Volume 39, Issue 17 - January 11, 2017

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Volume 39, Issue 17

January 11, 2017

Keeping the west alive at annual stock show

Kesli Winslow carries the flag as she rides her horse during the National Anthem at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo on Jan. 7. in Denver. Photo by McKenzie Lange • mlange4@msudenver.edu

Stetsons and boots returned to Denver for this year’s National Western Stock Show. The event, which runs from Jan. 7 to Jan. 22, is billed as a major cultural and economic affair for the city.

“It’s a great tradition, it’s a hundred and eleven years old,” said MSU Denver student Kathleen Wilhite. “As an event meeting manager major, we can see people come in and see how it impacts our city.”

The National Western Stock Show began in 1906 and is a major draw for Colorado’s agriculture industry. The industry bring $41 billion in annual revenues to the state and employs 173,000 people. Cattle is the state’s premier agricultural commodity.

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– Karen Woods Farmers, ranchers and other industry specialists convene at the show to promote new agricultural techniques.

Breeding rights are auctioned, where bidders compete for the chance to improve their own cattle herds with a different DNA strain. The latest in agricultural technology is also

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“National Western Stock show prides itself in being a diverse and inclusive event that values the heritages in the surrounding area.”

promoted at the show.

The show is also a major expression of Colorado’s western culture.

“National Western Stock show prides itself in being a diverse and inclusive event that values the heritages in the surrounding area,” said Karen Woods, director of marketing and public relations for the National Western Stock Show.

“There are rodeos like the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza and the MLK Rodeo that shows the traditions and customs of different cultures.”

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Eferna14@msudenver.edu The show is also a major economic contributor to the Denver area, bringing $115 million to the area and raising $6 million in local tax revenues. The event attracts nearly 650,000 people every year.

However, as Colorado’s economy embraces tech, the cultural divide between the city and country may grow.

“It’s kind of sad. Kid’s aren’t getting into forage and they’re not getting involved with animals like they used to,” said Linda Hayes, who owns an Alpaca farm. “So we’re not seeing as many kids getting involved and that’s kind of sad.”

The stock show is working to safeguard its future.

“Even with technological advancements, the National Western Stock Show has always and will continue to be the Colorado event that celebrates our western traditions,” Woods said.

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Kelly Timberman holds onto the saddle as his horse attempts to buck him off during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver on Jan. 7. Photo by McKenzie Lange • mlange4@msudenver.edu

Denver recently passed a ballot measure that approved expanding the current facilities with a one billion dollar

investment. The project is expected to bring an estimated $6.7 billion in new visitor spending over the next 30 years.

Alpacas and llamas and fleece, oh my

By Esteban Fernandez Eferna14@msudenver.edu

Alpacas and llamas are used for their fiber, pack use and meat. However, that’s not what caught Linda Hayes’ affection.

“Oh, the big eyes and the soft fur and the long eye lashes. They’re just neat animals,” she said.

Hayes was honored with an achievement award during the alpaca / llama show at the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7. The show was put on by the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies, an organization dedicated to advancing the interests of the alpaca industry and increasing the visibility of the animals.

“It’s an exhibit show to let the public know about alpacas, learn about alpacas, handle alpacas, touch them,” said Kim Taha,

who owns an alpaca ranch and is president of the ABR. The show began nine years ago and Taha hopes the show will expand. Currently, the organization can only host around 175 animals due to space limitations.

During the show, the animals are put through their paces. They are judged on fleece quality, how well they follow instructions and how they handle being in a human environment around people.

According to Jessie Mazurek, alpacas are still seen as exotic. She and her husband Sam Mazurek raise alpacas together in Evergreen, Colo. Her hope is that events like the one at the stock show will get people to think of alpacas as common livestock animals, much like sheep or cows.

The Mazurek’s interest in alpacas was originally piqued one year when they were visiting the stock show.

From left, judges Norm Johnson and Sara Jane Maclennan inspect Peter Ziek’s alpaca, Roaring Thunder, at the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7. Photo by McKenzie Lange • mlange4@msudenver.edu

“We wanted llamas for a while. We were wandering through the alpacas and we met another ranch. They were having a seminar for new breeders. We got curious and that’s how we got going in it,” Sam Mazurek said.

Alpacas originated in Peru. Norm Johnson, owner of Chimera Ranch and president of the Alpaca Owners Association, said around 6,000 farms raise alpacas in the U.S. The AOA has over 250,000 animals in its registry database.

Alpaca fiber does not meet textile industry standards yet. Currently, the industry is in a cottage industry state.

Alpaca breeders hope this will change.

That said, alpacas have another use that is growing in prominence. Alpaca Partners, a nonprofit housed on Alta Vida Ranch in Parker, uses alpacas to help special needs children flourish.

“The peacefulness of the alpaca associates with people who maybe have some special needs,” Johnson said. “A lot of autistic children are drawn to alpacas.”

The alpaca industry has gone through it’s share of ups and downs. When Glaser started raising alpacas 16 years ago, she said the market was quite depressed. Too many sales and too many people had driven down the prices of the animals. However, through the classes and shows, the numbers were starting to rise again. People in the industry are also focusing on raising the next generation of alpaca farmers.

“We’re trying to instill new blood -- so to speak -- with the kids coming up,” Glaser said, “and trying to instill encouragement and motivation for them to continue because what they do here they will actually carry through for the rest of their life.”

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Drones come to Turnhalle

By Cassie Ballard

Cballar7@msudenver.edu Ideas were flying while recognition for breakthroughs were given at the Rocky Mountain Unmanned Aircraft Systems holiday party.

CEO and Founder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems USA, Skip Miller, who won an award for his survey of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is also so daring to use his aircrafts to fly into storms and volcanoes.

“Yes, right in the hole of a supercell thunderstorm. Stuck within 45 minutes in there and came out. We were shocked,” Miller said.

However, Miller was never in any physical danger. That’s because it was his company’s fi xed wing drone, Tempest, that managed to make the dangerous flight into the storm unscathed. Currently, only specialized Air Force and NOAA manned aircrafts are willing to withstand hurricane force winds to gather data from storms.

MSU Denver’s Unmanned Aeronautical Systems club helped host the Rocky Mountain Unmanned Aircraft System Professionals holiday party in the Tivoli Turnhalle on Dec. 14.

The Rocky Mountain Unmanned Aircraft Systems Professionals are a group of people in the unmanned aviation industry who frequently meetup to discuss changes and progress in the industry while also networking. UAS refers to a more complex version of a drone. A UAS is not just the drone but includes the ground controller and specialized communication system used to control the aircraft. In order

to become a UAS pilot, an aviation license is required.

“The real initiative for most of us is to be focused on the industry verticals where we can build clients. We always look for these type of things to keep promoting the business and seeing where we can share each other’s opportunities,” said Phillip Moffett, founder of Blue Atmos.

Craig Gallagher, an MSU Denver alumni and founder of Micro Aerial Inspection and Mapping, said that the functions are a good way to support the UAS industry and the hard work put in by its members.

Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration has many restrictions on UAS operation. However, those guidelines are in the process of being relaxed. One change is that the FAA no longer requires that UAV pilots to receive a full pilot’s license.

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For this holiday party, many of the industry professionals gathered to share stories, compare work and educate each other on new changes. A couple of companies were even awarded for their hard work this year, with UASUSA awarded for their survey work in the San Luis Valley.

Olivier Brousse, owner of 3DVistas, said that missions like the Tempest’s flight into a storm are more valuable because even if the plane goes down, the pilot is still safe.

Brousse started engineering drones seven years ago when drones were just beginning to take off. Trained as a soft ware programmer, Brouse started out simply trying to take wildlife photography as a hobby. He began with putting sensors on cameras in the wild and evolved to building his own versions of UAS’ with cameras to take more specialized wildlife photography. Now he engineers UAVs with unique ideas like dual propellers stacked on top of each wing.

The industry of unmanned aviation has been progressing quickly. Many of the attendees at the holiday party stated how the devices can save time, work and even lives.

“I think that drones are a much bigger industry than most people foresee happening. It’s going to be integrated into our daily life. You see it through companies like Amazon trying to do flights. You see it through Pizza Hut trying to do deliveries,” said Josh Schroeder, vice president of MSU Denver’s unmanned aeronautical systems club. “It’s going to be part of the future and there’s more than just an aviation capital.”

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Liberals and Conservatives call for Dialogue

By Esteban Fernandez Eferna14@msudenver.edu The line between free speech and respect continues to be battled over on college campuses. The debate over political correctness did not end with the results of the election. Liberal activists have vowed to fight for greater inclusion of minorities in American culture while conservatives charge that the culture of political correctness stifles freedom of speech.

Trump’s election further complicated the pitched culture battles happening across the country. People on both sides worry about the polarization of discourse in the country.

“He uses rhetoric that is meant to get an emotional rise out of somebody, rather than encourage them to think critically,” said Chris Davis, MSU Denver student senator.

If Trump continues to behave as he did on the campaign trail, Davis said, his followers will operate in a similar way and incite people on the left.

“I’m worried that the left could quite potentially turn into what they’re trying to fight, which is to start to use these labels and things like that to marginalize these conservative students,” he said. “What we should be doing instead is engage in dialogue with them.”

Devyn Deeter, founder and President

of MSU Denver’s conservative club, said that she has been personally attacked over her political preferences. She said that other students have called her sexist and racist before. While Trump may not impact broader free speech rights, she said, his election may have an impact on the cultural debates that take place on college campuses.

“If anything, this is just gonna make the liberal students want to push for censorship more,” Deeter said, adding that nervous liberal students may have a reactionary response to the new president.

“I think him being president will make conservative students more confident in resisting,” she said.

PEN America is an organization dedicated to defending freedom of speech.

The organization held a conference in November to discuss the state of free speech on college campuses.

The group also recently released a report studying the controversies around free speech that have taken place on college campuses. Although the report found no pervasive issue, it was concerned with what it saw as rising illiberal attitudes toward speech.

“Our goal was really to see how can we find some common ground between these sides. Can we reconcile these competing principles,” said PEN America Executive Director Suzanne Nossel at a panel discussion in Philadelphia’s National

Constitution Center on Nov. 17.

The report explored each side of the free speech debate. It went into depth on topics like safe spaces, microaggressions, trigger warnings, and Title IX violations.

The purpose of the report wasn’t just to look at all sides of the free speech debate, but to offer recommendations on how best to protect free speech while taking student grievances into account.

“Our argument is it can be done. These things are not fundamentally in mortal conflict. They can and must be reconciled.

It’s all of our work to make this polarized debate into something more constructive and to find a basis for going forward,” Nossel said.

Although Davis and Deeter hail from opposite sides of the political spectrum, they agree about the importance of free expression. More important, they said, was the need to engage the other side without demonizing each other.

Deeter said she disagrees with any notion of curbing speech. Doing so, she said, infantilizes students and makes them unprepared for the world outside university where there are no safety nets.

She wants to see more civility in the way students conduct public debates.

“One of the most disheartening things for me this semester is the intense, almost hatred, if you say anything that they disagree with people think you are a

horrible person,” she said.

Deeter said that even though she may disagree with them, she has friends with differing political perspectives.

“I really disagree, but does that mean I think you’re a horrible person? No. I think political beliefs are very complicated and dependent on your personality and what you think is important. Everyone has different priorities,” she said.

In the end, perhaps the only way to understand each other is talk to one another again like human beings.

“We all need to understand that the first step in trying to figure out what’s going on and move past this pain that fuels all this hate speech from both sides is that we need to drop that for a second and really listen to each other,” Davis said. “And really try to understand what the other person is trying to say.”

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Stand up, stand out and make your voice heard

By Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu For all its frustrations, 2016 came with a silver lining: it proved that the people’s voice does matter.

It’s safe to say last year was one firmly gripped by major upsets. The United States saw Donald Trump defeat the supposed front runner Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, rallying the populus

voters with the message of focusing on our own country and rebuilding what was once a great world power. Britain meanwhile voted in favor of leaving the European Union, deciding in a popular vote to move toward building itself up as an individual power which could focus on its own needs. Both events held high stakes on a global level, and many were shocked to see outcomes that favored individual countries instead of the world as a whole.

More importantly though, there was something special about these upsets: They came from a new surge of political activity among average working citizens in both countries. For the first time in many years, these voters rose to action in the hopes of having their voices heard to sway the outcome of major issues. And you know what? It worked.

As frustrating as this might have been, we should take note of this fact. In two major instances, there was proof that the voice of the people does matter and can sway the outcome of political decisions in a peaceful manner. All of those slogans we’ve heard pushed by voter registration workers, all of

those lectures we’ve heard from parents and teachers alike, is true. Our vote does matter.

Our voice does matter.

Or at least, it does on a large scale, and that’s the biggest part to take note of. Even in a year that saw a surge of voters who didn’t normally participate in the voting process, the final voter tally was still only slightly above one third of the population. Imagine then if all those who didn’t vote because they didn’t think their opinion mattered were to become active. By banding together toward a common goal, we could make a change and alter the decisions regarding the country we live in.

Considering what may be on the horizon, we may need to. Donald Trump’s administration is predicted to run counter to the one led by Obama, taking opposite stances on abortion legislation, foreign affairs and climate issues. At the same time, the republican led congress is expected to use their majority control to work toward scrapping the Affordable Care Act while also presenting legislation and cuts in other areas.

Just like those who turned out en masse

for Trump, those who reject these ideas can turn the tides by voicing their opposition against the incoming administration and their plans for the country we live in.

For proof, look no further than the debacle with congress trying to hobble the independent ethics committee at the start of this year. After abruptly announcing their plans to pass legislation limiting the powers of the committee and transferring their jurisdiction to another entity, congress members were flooded with criticism from concerned citizens. Calls swamping the local offices of representatives, This resulted in further scrutiny of their actions by the media and even the president elect voicing his opinion on the matter, causing congress to pull their plans completely and leave the committee untouched.

So as frustrated as some people may still be abou last year, remember that we do matter. As members of this country, we can make a difference with our votes and our voices. Because in the years to come, they’ll be needed more than ever.

Yearly progress without the pressure

By Chris Bjork cbjork2@msudenver.edu For many Americans, the conclusion of the holiday season comes with a balanced mixture of celebration and stress.

After the shopping sprees have ended and the tree has been taken down, the prospects of a new year with new possibilities creeps into the forefront of

many people’s minds. Creating realistic New Year’s resolutions can prove to be a daunting task for just about anybody. However, college students are arguably a demographic that may experience this pressure more than others.

The average college student may approach a new semester in a similar manner as one would for setting up resolutions for the New Year. Whether students decide to participate in specific goal planning or not, they still have expectations that need to be met academically.

Health education and outreach coordinator on Auraria, Beth Sandlin, recognizes the types of pressure that students face.

“There are some people who really like to set New Year’s Resolutions and other people really don’t like to set them. Every new semester is an opportunity to set better patterns of behavior to have a more

successful semester,” Sandlin said.

Visualizing a goal to accomplish is the easy part of the process that comes with resolution planning. Where the challenge begins is making sure that the goal is within the realm of possibility and ensuring that it is tenable and will ultimately result in a healthier lifestyle.

“Along with any change comes a lot of work that people need to put in to ensure the change is sustainable. Whenever anyone wants to start a new goal I always advise them to reflect and see if they have attempted this goal before,” Sandlin said.

“Our past attempts however successful (or not) can help us discover what our challenges will be and how we may be able to navigate these obstacles to be more successful this time.”

For students, the pressure to create beneficial academic resolutions are often paired with aspirations to better their

personal lives. Added weight like this makes the student population prone to feeling more stress than others. However, it also creates an opportunity to adapt to new changes that may seem uncomfortable at first, but perhaps are better suited for the lifestyle of a student.

“Luckily on this campus there are so many resources ranging from physical fitness pursuits to academic support. All you need to do is tap into these resources to help you stay on track and succeed,” Sandler said.

Whether you’re a student who is eager to meet the new year with some positive changes or content with not setting resolutions at all, it’s important to keep in mind that you are capable of valuable transformation.

“You are where you need to be to get to where you want to go. As much as we want to fast forward to reach a goal we need to do the work to see results and success,” Sandler said.

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Taking the plunge toward fighting cancer

Photo and story By Becky Thompson rthom100@msudenver.edu Costumed contributors leapt into the icy Boulder Reservoir Jan. 7 to raise money for The American Cancer Society at the Boulder Polar Plunge.

The Plunge was founded in 1982 with The American Cancer Society as a beneficiary. There were 200 plungers and 20 teams that showed up to the event in colorful costumes, and more than $20,000 was raised during the event.

Scott Dishong, a 10-year volunteer with The American Cancer Society, plunged this year for the first time with his wife and daughter as The Hot Tub Time Machine team.

“We’re going in blind,” said Dishong.

“There’s no preparation. We’ve got our 80s gear on, I’ve got my mullet, and I‘m hoping that this mullet will power me into the water so that I can complete the Polar Plunge for the first time.”

The plunge had previously been held each New Year’s Day, but the holiday made it hard for both the participants and employees from hosting companies to be there. The American Cancer Society surveyed past participants and the survey showed that most everyone would prefer the event to be moved off the holiday, which is why this year the society held the plunge on Jan. 7.

“We’ve been doing a ton of social media and going around to local businesses, doing little photo shoots with Snowflake, our polar bear, and posting online,” said Lisa McAlister, head organizer of the event.

“Japango, which is a restaurant downtown, a sushi restaurant, has a Plum Polar Plunge Cocktail for us.”

The American Cancer Society added a costume contest segment to the event.

Plungers strutted their stuff down the snowy red carpet as clowns, Princess Leias, lions and aliens. The winning team had traveled here from Phoenix, Arizona to take the plunge. They were dressed as Rose, Jack and the unsinkable Molly Brown in a cardboard Titanic ship.

“There are a lot of events that come and go, but the Boulder Polar Plunge has continued to stick around, and while it’s gone through different benefactors, it’s still here today.”

– Scott Dishong

Boo-boo Wilde plunges into the Boulder resivoir dressed as an alien for the Boulder Polar Plunge. The event was to raise money for The American Cancer Society on Jan. 7. Photo by Beck Thompson • rthom100@msudenver.edu

Boo-boo Wilde has been doing the plunge eight years in a row, and this year he was dressed as a giant purple alien.

“It’s a really good adrenaline rush for fat people,” Wilde said.

Wilde said that the 21-degree temperature this year was about average out of the eight years he has been participating.

One year, his costume froze after completing the plunge, and he had to cut pieces of his costume off just to get out of it and change into warm clothes.

“Over the years, I keep learning new things to make it a little more bearable,” Wilde said. “When I first started doing this they had hot tubs! Which was nice, but you’d spend 80 seconds in the water and about 20 minutes in the hot tub.”

The American Cancer Society will use the donations to invest in cancer research, and help fund resources to patients such as rides to treatment or hotel rooms to stay in during their treatment. The society funds more than 3 million dollars of cancer research at The University of Colorado Boulder.

Everything that the society raises funnels back into their mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service

“There’s no preparation.

We’ve got our 80s gear on, I’ve got my mullet, and I‘m hoping that this mullet will power me into the water so that I can complete the Polar Plunge for the first time.”

– Scott Dishong according to The American Cancer Society website.

“It’s gone from different benefactors over the years, so we’re not the second, I think we’re probably the fourth or fift h organization that has benefited from the Boulder Polar Plunge,” Dishong said.

“There are a lot of events that come and go, but the Boulder Polar Plunge has continued to stick around, and while it’s gone through different benefactors, it’s still here today.”

For those interested in getting involved with the American Cancer Society, go to http://www.cancer. org/involved/index.

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“Hidden Figures”

“La La Land”

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Much like its source material, “Hidden Figures” tells a historic story that is well worth knowing.

Set during the 1960s space race between the U.S. and Russia, the film follows Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), three African American women who held vital roles at NASA. Despite regularly facing prejudice and and discrimination, these women would take on roles vital to the success of the country’s space missions and pave the way for generations to come.

The film keeps a good pace throughout, covering three separate story arcs with general success. Katherine Johnson’s story takes center stage and allows Henson a chance to shine as the leading actress, while Spencer and Monáe each have great moments scattered throughout.

The only flaw in the writing is a romance between Johnson and her future husband, Jim Johnson (Mahershala Ali). While the actors still gave good performances, these scenes cut into the flow of the main narrative, even feeling corny or overblown at times.

The music matches the film splendidly. The orchestral pieces by Hans Zimmer lend gravity to the shuttle launch scenes as well as calmer moments in between major set pieces. Particular accolades go to Pharrell Williams, who produced and performed several great songs for the film which are used expertly. Cinematography is well composed and straight forward, focusing more on the actors’ performances than how the scenes are shot.

Though it stumbles with its romance, “Hidden Figures” is still well worth viewing for the stories it provides on some of America’s most influential women.

A celebration of musicals, Hollywood and those who dream, La La Land is a movie that should not be missed.

The film follows Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress struggling to find a role, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz pianist looking to start his own club.

Through chance, their lives intersect on several occasions, leading to love and a shared pursuit of achieving their dreams.

While the premise is simple, the performances and execution put La La Land a step above most Romantic movie fodder. Stone and Gossling display a natural chemistry, playing off of each others’ performances to great effect. Each delivers a standout performance with spot on singing and honest emotion, leading any music number they appear in.

Outfits and set pieces also play a huge part in helping the movie to stand out. Musical numbers see characters dawned in bright and colorful clothing.

They perform elaborate dance numbers with dream like set pieces only possible in a musical, sliding through a club one minute only to dance across a glittering floor of lights the next. The cinematography is kaleidoscopic during these scenes, using everything from silhouettes to lighting to framing to their utmost potential.

Above all though, the music is exceptional. Each piece whether vocal or instrumental, captures a range of emotions. One can go from a hopeful bellow into a melancholy whisper, piano notes echoing through a scene. You’ll have the songs stuck in your head for days, but there are few better pieces you could be stuck with.

There’s almost too much to cover that makes La La Land outstanding. For anyone looking to see a film dedicated to its craft, this is bar none your best choice this season.

Though it struggles to find firm footing in its narrative, Passengers offers a fun time for fans of science fiction.

Set in the near future, the film follows Jim Preston (Chris Pratt), a passenger on the starship Avalon. Following a malfunction that brings him out of stasis sleep early, he is left to spend the next 90 years living alone on the planet bound ship. Confused, scared and alone, he struggles to stave off the loneliness until it becomes too much, awakening fellow passenger Aurora Lane (Jennifer Lawrence) to share his fate.

The movie’s narrative tackles some interesting topics few science fiction films cover. Themes of loneliness, impossible choices and facing one’s mortality are all handled with surprising skill, providing set pieces which rely on subtlety to great effect. Both Pratt and Lawrence play their roles well, leading to strong emotional moments near the film’s climax.

Unfortunately, the film veers toward a plot focused more on adventure near the two thirds mark. Emotion is traded in for action and bombast, leading to a run of the mill ending that fails to live up to what the movie’s first half strove for.

Music doesn’t stand out as much as it could, but still provides good accompaniment for the scenes throughout. Camera work is strong, playing off of depth and scope to deliver a sense of emptiness to the ship and the vacuum of space outside it.

It’s disappointing that “Passengers” falls short of greatness, but it’s still worth checking out for what it does well. Fans of science fiction and suspense should find something to like in this interesting what if story.

War is hell, but “Hacksaw Ridge” provides a glimpse of those who rise above it.

Directed by Mel Gibson, the biopic follows the story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a pacifistic army medic during WWII who took to the battlefield without any weaponry to speak of. Facing ridicule and even violence for his stance, he would go on to save several dozen men from the battlefield, providing his fellow soldiers with a tale of hope.

Garfield’s performance alone is worth watching this movie for, providing a spot on portrayal of Desmond Doss down to mannerisms mirroring footage of the veteran from a documentary. This is bolstered by a strong supporting cast including Sam Worthington and Vince Vaughn as Doss’ superior officers, with Vaughn providing a surprisingly strong departure from his usual comedic acts.

Visuals and special effects live up to Gibson’s other pinnacle war film “We Were Soldiers,” showing the intensity and gore of a battlefield to its fullest. Bullets whiz through heads, limbs are torn to shreds before your eyes and blood coats the ground of the smoke-filled warzones.

Sound effects and music build on this, providing a visceral experience that can be overwhelming at times.

Camera work is well done, with excellent use of contrast in lighting between the battlefield and the American camp. At the camp, the scenes are filled with color, sunlight and life; on the battlefield, however, muted and murky tones make the scene even more dismal.

Even if the violence my scare some people away, this film is still an excellent story of rising above the violence of war and holding one’s own belief’s firm.

Whether you come looking for a gritty war film or a thoughtfully done bio pic, you won’t leave this movie disappointed.

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»Women’s basketball middle-of-the-pack The women’s basketball team is currently 9-7 at the halfway point of their season.

The Roadrunners’ 5-4 conference record is good enough to put them in sixth in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Junior guard Georgian Ohrdorf leads the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game, and she is followed closely by junior forward Emily Hartegan, who is averaging 13.2 points per game. The endof-season RMAC tournament accepts the top eight teams in the conference, so the Runners are currently in a position to make the field. Five of their remaining 11 games are against teams ahead of them in the standings.

They have not participated in the RMAC tournament since the 2013-2014 season.

» Indoor track begins competition The Roadrunners men’s and women’s indoor track teams began competition on Dec. 8 at the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Classic. The men’s team finished the competition in fift h place. Junior Julian Dulaney finished the final 60-meter dash in 7.03 seconds to finish in fourth place. Junior Randle Williams finished the 400-meter race in sixth place with a time of 53.17. in the 800-meter run, sophomore Said Moreno finished with a time of 2:04.09 to finish in 11th place.

On the women’s side, senior Lily Armijo finished the 200-meter dash in eighth place with a time of 29.63 seconds. Sophommore Keyonna Gouty placed 11th in the 400-meter run with a time of 1:05.62 and freshman Leslie Reyes finished in 12th with a time of 1:10.07. Freshman Brittney Kocman finished in seventh place in the 3000 meter run for the Runners with a time of 12:02.64. The next competition for both teams is the Western State Shootout which will take place on Jan. 14 in Gunnison.

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By David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu Sunday Dech traded the sunny beaches of Perth, Australia for the cold winters of the Mile High City to play basketball for the Roadrunners.

Dech, a global business major in his junior year, is a guard for the men’s basketball team. He ranks third on the team in both the scoring and stealing categories and he leads the team in rebounds per game.

Dech arrived at MSU Denver through the historically fruitful Australia-to-Denver basketball pipeline, one that has included Australian national team member and olympian David Barlow as well as fellow national team member and olympian Mark Worthington.

Some of these former Australian players gave MSU Denver valuable assists in Dech’s recruitment and ultimately his decision to come to Denver.

“Metro has a great connection to Australian players, and when I was in Australia, I knew a few past players that had played under coach Dunlap and the coach after him,” Dech said. “They knew the coaching staff very well, so they just got in touch and linked me in with them.”

There have been some fundamental lifestyle changes that Dech has had to adapt to when coming from a coastal city to a mountain region.

“Growing up in Australia is laid back. We live right by the beach and it’s just a more chill and laid back lifestyle, especially in Perth, in terms of the other states in Australia,” Dech said. “It’s called the granny state because, you know, people who have a 9-to-5 come to chill out.”

He found something similar to his home earlier this year when the team traveled to California to compete in the DII CCA Tip-off Classic in East Orange.

“We went to California and I loved it. It was humid, right near the coastline, just like home,” Dech said.

While the climate and environment of Denver have been outside factors that Dech must deal with, he also had to mature.

Like many college students, Dech had to learn to take care of himself once he arrived in Denver, but the difference is that his parents are more than 10,000 miles away in

Perth.

“You have to do a lot of growing up. You’re on your own, you’re not home. Obviously you have the team, which is your family, and the coaching staff does a great job of taking care of us, but you go through a lot of suffering. You start doing your own laundry, start looking after yourself, and you can’t go home at the end of the day and just talk to you parents about your day,” Dech said. “You know there’s a 15 hour time difference so it’s tough to connect. When you come out here, you grow up quick.”

As far as basketball goes, Dech believes in the team, the coaches and the process. Every team has its’ early season growing pains, and Dech is excited to see what the team can do in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and beyond when team chemistry builds.

“I’m expecting us to win. You know, obviously we’ve just gone through a tough preseason and we’ve already got a few games under our belt, but we’re still working on our chemistry,” Dech said. “I think it’s coming along very nicely. If we trust the process the coaches put together, we’ll win a lot of games, make postseason play and go from there.”

When asked about Dech, head coach Derrick Clark had high praise for his on-court ability.

“Sunday should be considered one of if not the most versatile player in the RMAC,” Clark said. “His ability to play multiple positions both offensively and defensively should pay great dividends for our team. Sunday has the ability to make threes as well as post up inside. I expect Sunday to be in the conversation for defensive player of the year in the RMAC. Having sat out last season but being able to practice has accelerated Sunday’s development. Sunday is without doubt the hardest working guy in our group. He will prove to be a fan favorite.”

Dech the player is a versatile, high-energy guy that coaches and teammates love to be around.

Dech the person enjoys the simple things in life.

“My favorite thing to do is watch movies, just relax. We’re on our feet every day and obviously we go through tough practices every single morning so I try to get off my feet as much as I can in my off time,” Dech said. “So

Sunday Dech is a junior guard for the MSU Denver Roadrunners men’s basketball team. Dech came to Denver from Perth, Aurtralia to play for the Roadrunners. Photo from MSU Denver Athletics

“You’re on your own, you’re not home.

Obviously you have the team, which is your family, and the coaching staff does a great job of taking care of us, but you go through a lot of suffering. You start doing your own laundry, start looking after yourself, and you can’t go home at the end of the day and just talk to you parents about your day,” –Sunday Dech

yeah, watch movies and go get extra shots up. Those are my two favorite things.”

Your next chance to catch the movie-watching basketball player is Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. against the Westminster College Griffins. The game will be held at the Auraria Event Center.

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Jan. 14 @ New Mexico Highlands, 7 p.m.

Jan. 20 @ Colorado Mesa 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 @ Western State 7 p.m.

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Georgia Ohrdorf’s basketball journey

By Levi Waddell

»Clemson beats Alabama in National Championship The Clemson University football team claimed their second national title on Jan. 9 after they beat the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31. Clemson prevailed in a back-and-forth game that saw three touchdowns and three lead changes in the last 4:38 of the game. In a rematch of the 2016 national championship game, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney won his first national title as a head coach against his alma mater.

Two-time Heisman candidate and Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 420 yards and three touchdowns en route to the victory. He also ran for 43 yards and another touchdown. The Clemson defense held Alabama’s freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts to only 131 yards passing and one touchdown. He ended the game with a 25.2 quarterback rating. This game marks the first time Alabama has been defeated in a national championship game since 1977.

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Georgia Ohrdorf is a junior guard from Wollongong, Australia. She is leading the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game and is second on the team in rebounding with 7.1 rebounds per game. Photo from MSU Denver Athletics

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Wollongong, Australia is known for many things: Being a regional centre for the South Coast fishing industry, being home to the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere, and having a plethora of surf beaches to choose from.

On the other hand, basketball hasn’t been something associated with the town. MSU Denver women’s basketball junior guard Georgia Ohrdorf, a Wollongong native, never let that stop her from pursuing her basketball dreams.

Ohrdorf stated playing basketball in America was always the goal.

“That was my plan from the beginning,” Ohrdorf said. “There was a girl who was seven years older than me who went and did the same thing, and I was like ‘Wow, why wouldn’t I do it?’”

Wollongong does have a men’s team that plays in the National Basketball League, but Ohrdorf stated the basketball scene is “pretty much nonexistent compared to here.”

Ohrdorf was a standout player growing up, playing for the Illawarra Kittyhawks in the New South Wales Waratah League, as well as leading the New South

Wales under-20 team to silver and bronze medal finishes in the Australian Junior Championships in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Roadrunners head coach Tanya Haave flew Ohrdorf out to Colorado to visit, and she knew MSU Denver was the place for her.

With multiple accolades, including 2015-2016 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball academic player of the year, two-time honorable mention all-RMAC, and RMAC freshman of the year, Ohrdorf has had quite the college career, but has remained a teamfirst player.

“It’s really been about the team,” Ohrdorf said. “I want the team to do the best they can. It’s not really about the personal things for me. I just try and do my best, and it kind of keeps popping up, but I’ve just been lucky enough to keep succeeding and I have a good support system behind me.”

Ohrdorf, who leads the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game and is second on the team in rebounding with 7.1 rebounds per game, is majoring in biology and is unsure if she will continue playing after college. Regardless of her decision, Ohrdorf has shown that she’s just as talented of a player despite growing up in an area where basketball isn’t prevalent.

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dschaut@msudenver.edu About halfway through their season, the Roadrunners men’s basketball team has shown the ability to compete with the best teams while also stumbling against some weaker teams.

The Runners are currently 10-5 overall with a 6-3 record in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. They revealed their potential on when they beat the conference-leading Fort Lewis Skyhawks on Jan. 6, but then proceeded to lose against the 6-10 Adams State Grizzlies the following day. The two day performance is a microcosm of their season up to this point.

MSU Denver has performed well against RMAC competition this year.

They are 2-2 against the top five teams in the conference, and 4-1 against the bottom-dwellers. Two of their five losses have come out of conference and one was against the best team in Division II basketball. On Nov. 20, the Runners lost an early season matchup against the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. They lost the game by a score of 64-66, and the Bearcats have steamrolled their competition ever since. They are now 14-0 and are ranked No. 1 in all of Division II, showing that the Runners can compete with the absolute best in the nation.

However, they then have games like they had on Jan. 7 against Adams State, where they underachieved and lost to a team that by all accounts they should have beat.

As far as players go, Cameron Williams, a junior transfer from Division I Eastern Kentucky, has made an immediate impact for the Runners. He’s leading the team in scoring with 17.8 points per game, and is shooting the ball very effectively at just above 50 percent.

Junior Sunday Dech is leading the team in rebounds, grabbing eight per game and is second on the team in scoring with 14.2 per game.

Junior Peter Møller is the third leading scorer on the team 13.3 points per game. He missed the first four games of the season, but has been a major scoring option for the Runners since the game against the Northwest Missouri State.

Sophomore Enrique Cortés is leading the team in assists with 3.1 per game.

The Runners have a favorable schedule in their upcoming matches, as only four of their remaining 13 games are against teams above them in the RMAC standings. If they finish out the season strong, they should be in a good position going into the RMAC tournament.

MSU Denver sophomore center Bounama Keita attempts a short range jumper over Rogers St. junior forward Jeylyn Sharpe in MSU Denver’s first 2015-2016 home game during the Roadrunner Classic. The Roadrunners defeated Rogers St. 73-68 at the Auraria Event Center Nov. 14. Photo by Philip B. Poston • pposton1@msudenver.edu

Former Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his position due to health concerns on Jan. 1 after the Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders. The Broncos are currently conducting interviews to find a new head coach. Among the candidates are Dave Toub, the special teams coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Shanahan, the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons and son of former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan, and Vance Joseph, the defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins. The Broncos have already interviewed all three of these candidates. The future of defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is also in flux as his contract with the Broncos expires this year. If he leaves the Broncos, Oakland is a potential landing spot where he could captain a potent Raiders defense. The Broncos are expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.

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January 11, 2017

Auraria Events 1.11: General Roadrunner luncheon Come share some food with faculty and fellow students Location: Brooklyn’s at the Pepsi Center Price: Free Time: 4:30 p.m.

1.12: Nothing It’s your last Thursday off until the next semester. Go to a park. Have meaningful moments with loved ones.

Do something that isn’t related to campus.

Location: Anywhere but here Price: Free Time: 1 p.m.

1.13: MSU Denver SGA meetings Come see what the SGA has in store for the coming semester Location: King Center Price: Free for students Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

1.17: Welcome Week breakfast and DIY Gifts There will be coffee, snacks, and a breakfast sandwich bar to help fuel your brain and get your first day started off on the right foot!

Location: Tivoli Multicultural Lounge Price: Free Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Seven-Day Forecast

1.11: The Revivalists Location:: Fox Theater Price: $22 Time: 9 p.m.

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1.15: Dave Simonett & Dave Carroll Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $15-$18 Time: 8 p.m.

1.11: Herestofightin Location:: Larimer Lounge Price: $8-$10 Time: 8 p.m.

1.16: Mushroomhead Location: Summit Music Hall Price: $20-$35 Time: 7 p.m.

1.12: EDM Takeover Location:: Club Vinyl Price: $10 Time: 9 p.m.

1.16: DigiTour Winter Location: Bluebird Theater Price: $25-$30 Time: 6:30 p.m.

1.12: Pert Near Sandstone Location: Aggie Theater Price: $15-$20 Time: 9 p.m.

1.17: Josh Garrels Location: Boulder Theater Price: $25 Time: 7:30 p.m.

1.13: The Wood Brothers Location: The Ogden Theatre Price: $26-$30 Time: 8 p.m.

1.14: Denver Black Sky IV Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $20 Time: 6 p.m.

1.13: Switchfoot Location: Summit Music Hall Price: $20-$22 Time: 7 p.m.

1.15: Against the Current Location: Marquis Theatre Price: $16-$18 Time: 7 p.m.

1.14: The Martinez Brothers Location: Club Vinyl Price: $10 Time: 9 p.m.

Five popular New Year’s resolution

1.17: Animals as Leaders Location: Aggie Theater Price: $20-$25 Time: 8 p.m.

1.17: Electro Hawk Location: Herman’s Hideaway Price: $7-$9 Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Trending News “Yes we did: Obama’s final address” (New York Times)

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“Trump denies Russia report” (Time)

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“Senate grills Attorney General nominee on the KKK, bigotry and ‘lock her up’” (The Guardian)

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Useful Facts • This is our least read paper of the semester, even behind our summer issues • Obama delivered his final address to the nation Jan. 10, thanking the everyone for his eight years as president and asking the American people to support a smooth transition

Pro Sports 1.12 Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers Location: The Pepsi Center Price: $25+ Time: 1 p.m.

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Overheard this week

Capricorn

December 22 - January 19

Capricorns are hardworking, reliable, and dull as hell. They are always on the move, headed to their next delusion of grandeur.

Aquarius

“The one that looks like a scrotum frog.”

January 20 -February 18

The Aquarius loves a party. Anytime, anywhere is their motto. It is not unlikely that an you will consider a wake a good place to hookup.

“I was hoping Obama would

Pisces

advocate anarchy.”

February 19 - March 20 Everywhere you go, laughter and comedy ensue. Th is would be great if you were trying to be funny.

“You made your bed, now you have to eat in it.”

Aries

March 21 -April 19 Cat Stevens’ “Hard Headed Woman” was probably an Aries. Aries rarely say one thing and do another. They usually do the wrong thing and don’t discuss it.

“I never realized how much recycling beer bottles supports alcoholism.”

Taurus

April 20 - May 20

“The Kraken claims you for

You are brooding emotion incarnate. One minute you’re up, the next you’re down, the next you’ve shot your favorite newscaster in the kneecaps, “just ‘cuz.”

Monday. If you’d like.”

“Why is everyone talking about golden showers? Did R. Kelly die?”

Hear or see something that makes you laugh?

Shake your head? Roll your eyes or say WTF? Tweet it to @themetonline with the hashtag #overheardoncampus

ACROSS 1. Alter 5. Fill 9. Singing voice 13. Subdue 14. Saul, later 15. Luck o’ the __ 16. Son of Adam and Eve 17. Mined metals 18. Receiver of a gift 19. Biblical unit of length 21. Garden of __ 23. Soar 24. Good grief!

25. Sister of Leah 29. Sarcastic 30. Mr. Donahue 32. North American country 33. Biblical weeds 36. Resources 37. Long-term memory 38. University (abbr.)

39. Dye with wax 40. Run away 41. Move up and down 42. New Testament church leader 43. Where Jesus died 44. Sphere 45. Stare 46. Thai 47. Smelly vegetables 49. Movie 2001’s talking computer 50. Advertisements 53. Overlook 55. nonbeliever

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May 21 - June 20

Everyone loves a Gemini because everyone loves a schizophrenic. You like to think that you are a half-and half mixture of Socrates and Michelangelo, but in reality it’s more like Prince and Bea Arthur.

57. Unripe 60. Garner 62. Covered stadium 63. Expenditure 64. King James Version pronoun 65. Double-reed instrument 66. Prefix ten 67. Trying 68. Fasting season

DOWN 1. Workers 2. Capital of Afghanistan 3. Nail filing board 4. Healthy 5. Squishy 6. Expression of disgust 7. Day of the week (abbr.)

8. Otherwise 9. Rodeo bull

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What was your New Years resolution?

Cancer

June 21 - July 22 You like to know what’s going on in the lives of everyone in the galaxy. However, you tend not know what’s going on in your own. If you are lucky, your friends will tell you.

“Coaxing free sandwiches and coffee out of Esteban.”

— Lauren Cordova

Leo

July 23 - August 22

“To bring Esteban to new lows.”

— David Schaut

You will grab attention in any way you possibly can. Self-immolation is not out of the question. You like to kiss mirrors a lot.

“To study and understand Esteban.”

— Keenan McCall

Virgo

August 23 - September 22

“To eat more of Esteban’s food, starting with this lollipop I gave him last semester.”

—McKenzie Lange

You regulate your breathing and color-coordinate the clothes in your closet. Everything has its place, and yours is on the floor scrubbing with a magnifying glass, checking for germs.

Libra

September 23 - October 22

“To gain power from the hatred of my enemies.”

—Esteban Fernandez

You are oh-so-elegant and tasteful to the point of incurring nausea from loved ones. You are also bipolar as hell and can’t make a decision on your own.

You usually consult your therapist or TV Guide.

Scorpio

“To do the opposite of everything Esteban asks and see how long it takes him to notice.’”

— Cassie Ballard

October 23 -November 21 You got into computers early so you could use made-up, bullshit terminology and get away with it.

Most hackers are Scorpios, as are most people who think they’re going to fi nd fame on a chat board.

“To rekindle my hate for Esteban.”

— Joella Baumann

Sagittarius

November 22 - December 21 Sagittarians are born adventurers. They like smashing spiders with their bare hands and trying to walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night with the lights out.

Sudoku

10. Old Testament city 11. Compass point 12. That girl 15. Utopian ideas 20. Belongs to us 22. Quaff 26. Howdy 27. Painter Richard 28. Tinseled cloth 29. Marry 30. Fisherman disciple 31. Secret of Samson’s strength 33. Not allowed 34. Squirrel’s dinner 35. Jewish teacher 36. Created 39. Sanctify 40. Day of the week (abbr.)

42. Annual storm causing current 43. Golden __ (Israelite idol) 46. Brown from the sun 48. Last letter of Greek alphabet 49. Employer 50. Mud brick 51. Evil angel 52. Partly frozen rain 54. Abel’s brother 56. Object of false worship 57. The Creator 58. Regret 59. And so forth 61. Expression of surprise

Difficulty: Medium

Difficulty: Hard

Answers:

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EDITOR–IN–CHIEF Responsible for all content and operations of the weekly, student-run newspaper, including its website content and social media channels. Duties include working with the production manager on makeup of the newspaper, and leading the training of a diverse staff of reporters, editors, photographers and video -graphers. The EIC also works with editing and practicum classes, and collaborates with the student ad manager and the commercial printer. The EIC keeps regular office hours (minimum 20 hours weekly) and hires a managing editor and section editors for news, sports, features, photo and online. The EIC reports to the director of Met Media.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

FEBRUARY 6th

Preference will be given to applicants majoring or minoring in Journalism, Technical Communications, Speech Communications, Technical Communications, English, Communication Design or IDP with proven journalism experience.

Upload your materials at www.mymetmedia.com/leaders or drop off your application in person at Tivoli 313.

All applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at MSU Denver, maintain a 2.75+ GPA and have leadership skills. Please include a résumé and cover letter, official transcript or most recent grade report, two letters of recommendation (one must be from outside Met Media) and samples of your work. The Interviews will be scheduled on Friday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Tivoli 642, starting at 2 p.m.

ALSO HIRING: — Met Radio General Manager — Metrosphere Editor-in-Chief — Met TV General Manager For more information, contact Elizabeth Norberg at 303-556-2507 or enorbert@msudenver.edu

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