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AUGUST 16, 2017
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Cory Gardner blitzes three town halls in one day By Madison Lauterbach mlauter1@msudenver.edu
Support from his constituents quickly faded, and about 15 minutes into the meeting Gardner
After months of protests and
received boos and criticism that
complaints from constituents,
lasted the majority of the hour-
Sen. Cory Gardner held three
and-a-half long event. Tensions
town hall meetings throughout
mounted further as Gardner
Colorado on Aug. 15.
responded to one question
The event followed almost two weeks after Gardner’s first town hall in more than a year on Aug. 4.
where he said that he thought Trump was fit to be President. Gardner also fielded
The anger of the last few months
questions about healthcare,
toward Gardner was evident at
the environment and North
the first of these town halls held
Korea, equally controversial
in Colorado Springs. However,
topics for the U.S. Senator.
over the weekend Gardner gained
Amy Gray, the local team
points with constituents when
leader for climate organization 350
he condemned the violence in
Colorado, addressed Gardner with
Charlottesville and pressured
her two small children playing at
President Donald Trump over
her feet. Gray’s main concern for
Twitter to call evil by its name.
the town hall was the potential
“These were white
development of a coal mine in
supremacists and this was
Gunnison National Park. She
domestic terrorism,” he said.
expressed her frustration with
Gardner took the opportunity
Gardner’s lack of responsiveness
to start things on the right
to calls, emails and meeting
foot and echo his disdain for
requests, a sentiment that was
white nationalist groups.
reflected in many of the questions.
“I think it’s about time asses
“I came here today because I
with Nazi flags go back into their
had to be able to ask him to his
hole,” Gardner said during the
face ‘what will you do to protect
meeting. “It was unacceptable
our environment?’ All of this,
that we had people saying anti-
the health care, the tax cuts,
semitic slogans. They are not a
will matter not if we don’t have
part of this country and they will
clean air and water,” Gray said.
never be a part of this country.” Sharon Eakins, an attendee,
Haven Colenan, an 11-year-old self-proclaimed environmental
said that she was proud of Gardner
activist, addressed Gardner
for calling out President Trump
through teary eyes. She thanked
and the violence over the weekend.
the Senator for standing up
“I came here specifically to thank you today for finally
against hate and terrorism. “You need to be strong just
standing up to Donald Trump. I
like that on the climate crisis, too.
was so proud. I saw you and I saw
You campaigned on clean energy
a different Cory Gardner,” she said
and protecting future generations,
to Gardner during the meeting.
start doing it,” she said to Gardner.
Photos by Madison Lauterbach | mlauter1@msudenver.edu
Three hundred people filled the auditorium at Pikes Peak Community College for one of Sen. Cory Gardner’s three town halls on Aug. 15, 2017.
INSIDE NEWS
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FEATURES
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White supremacist flyers on campus
Feline Festival showcases adoptable cats
OPINION
SPORTS
| pg. 4
Tensions and conflict at home and abroad
| pg. 8
Soccer prepares kick off fall campaign
Attendees were given green and red pieces of paper to show their agreement or disagreement with Sen. Gardner or other speaker’s statements.
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AUGUST 16, 2017
Racial tension on the rise BRIEFS President Davidson holds first cabinet meeting At her first cabinet meeting on August 7, MSU Denver President Davidson introduced her administration and its conceptual structure. Davidson gave a list of guiding principles for herself and her administration, including healthy work/life balance, open-mindedness, good time management, respect, trust, transparency and open communication. She briefly discussed the concept of shared governance and how she feels “it’s a good idea.” She started the cabinet meeting by saying, “This is an important forum, it allows me to hear what is happening in our community and what is on your mind.” Davidson stated, “I certainly don’t have all the answers, if I did, I could do all your jobs. But I don’t. So, I need lots of ideas from you. I am open minded about new ways of doing things.” Despite her last job before taking the reigns at MSU Denver, which was the undersecretary of the Navy, she has no intentions of bringing a topdown military style leadership.
By James Bofenkamp
Evropa, which encouraged
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students to “Serve your people.” The organization’s website
Although Auraria campus
said that they are awakened
remains free from hate crimes
Europeans and that “in a time
so far in 2017, students feel
when every other people are
tension due to the current
asserting their identity, without
political climate and racial
action, we will have no chance
devides across the nation.
to resist our dispossession.”
The lack of reported hate
According to Slate, Identity
crimes this year differs from 2016,
Evropa was among the white
when there were four reported
power groups that gathered
hate crimes against students at
in Charlottesville to protest
school related events both away
the removal of a statue of
from campus and on campus.
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Denver at large is suffering
Despite the lack of recorded
from the opposite experience.
hate crimes on campus, Associate
As of July 26, the Denver Police
Vice President of Student
Department had already logged
Engagement and Wellness
Posters such as this were hung around campus. As of publication all
44 unique hate crimes, compared
Braelin Pantel has been having
posters have been removed from campus.
to a total of 32 in 2016.
students come into her office with
According to Chief of Auraria
complaints. Some are complaining
Photo by James Boferkamp | jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
“Sometimes that doesn’t
and obeys the same conduct rules
Campus Police Michael Phibbs,
about the things that their
look like what they’re wanting.
that students must obey, any
there are a series of protected
classmates have said in class or on
Sometimes their support is ‘close
organization can be established
classes under Colorado hate
campus, and others feel isolated
this group down,” Pantel said.
crime laws, including race,
and alone due to their beliefs.
religion and sexual orientation. “Any time we have a crime committed where we think part of the motivation is related to
“There’s been students that
Regarding the school’s stance on organizations like Identity
Identity Evropa is not a registered organization with the school.
are feeling, I think, frustrated,
Evropa and whether or not they
Students embrace what
scared, mad,” Pantel said.
would be allowed to officially be
Pantel described as diversity
established through the school,
on the Auraria campus.
Pantel wanted to make it
one of those protected classes
clear that her office was there to
LeValley said, “We ask for their
that’s how we mark it, as a bias
offer support to students who
mission, but we don’t make
diverse opinions, ideas and
motivated crime,” Phibbs said.
felt uncomfortable about the
judgement on their mission.”
people,” Pantel said.
Over the summer, fliers
political climate. However, she
“Diversity truly means
As long as a student
were posted across campus by
also clarified that there were
organization meets the
an organization called Identity
limits to what the school can do.
requirements for incorporation
Betsy DeVos visit comes with protest By Miriam Mimi Madrid
but sees the challenges when
and members of the Colorado
mayala3@msudenver.edu
elite charter schools hand-pick
Education Association who shared
students from more affluent
the same sentiments marched
and well-educated families.
in protest from the capitol to the
About 1,500 people attended the 44th American Legislative
“Private is private and their
hotel a day before DeVos spoke.
Exchange Council annual meeting
first objective is profit,” Riley said.
that took place at the Hyatt
“The real question is, are we talking
graduate, was arrested with three
Regency hotel in downtown
about service to these families,
others in the hotel lobby while
Denver beginning July 19.
or allowing profits? Someone
holding a banner that questioned
is going to take a back seat.”
school choice vouchers.
Conservative legislators, lobbyists, corporate stakeholders
With 238 charter schools,
Joe Deras, an MSU Denver
“Betsy DeVos is on a mission
and ALEC members came together
Colorado ranks sixth in The
to turn charters and public money
under one roof to network and
Center for Education Reform’s
over into these private hands, and
discuss government policies. One
Charter School Laws Ranking and
we know that takes money from
of the major topics discussed was
Scorecard. However, ALEC’s Report
our public schools,” Deras said.
school choice voucher programs.
Card on American Education ranks
Secretary of Education Betsy Photo by Miriam Mimi Madrid | mayala3@msudenver.edu
DeVos, one of the keynote speakers for the event, made it clear in her
Besty Devos speaking to the 44th American Legislative Exchange Council
remarks that she will continue
understand why political and
choice program’s size and scope,
business connections form,
purchasing power in the educational
especially when legislation
marketplace, flexibility and freedom.
coming out of ALEC affects everyone personally.
to champion voucher programs
questions about voucher programs
more tolerant of all groups
Colorado currently does not allow
across the nation despite protest.
from a packed conference room.
and their right to assemble
private school choice programs.
“Our opponents, defenders
“A school voucher is a
and practice free speech.
Deras said it’s important to
Colorado at 27th based on school
Sen. Michael Bennet, former
“We needed to make sure people inside of ALEC knew there’s a
of the status quo, only protest
scholarship for a parent, received
superintendent for Denver
resistance for everything they stand
those capable of implementing
from the state, to send their kid
have towering impacts on how
Public Schools, spoke in January
for. And that their plans will not go
real change. You represent
to the school that they choose.
they treat others,” Enlow said.
against DeVos’ nomination for
into effect without a fight,” he said.
real change,” DeVos said.
It helps pay for that tuition or at
Former Indiana Sen. Carlin Yoder and Robert Enlow, president and
least a portion of it,” Yoder said. Enlow said studies compiled
“Kids that go to private school
Eric Riley, a conference attendee
secretary of education, citing
from Florida, was concerned that
her lack of experience which
private schools are the ultimate
gave him no confidence that she would prioritize students.
CEO of EdChoice, an education
by EdChoice show that private
arbiters of student enrollment.
reform organization, answered
education makes students
He believes in competition
Hundreds of teachers, students
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AUGUST 16, 2017
Tensions rise with North Korea staff Editor-in-Chief Esteban Fernandez eferna14@msudenver.edu Managing Editor Montana Martin mmart427@msudenver.edu News Editor Madison Lauterbach mlauter1@msudenver.edu Assistant News Editors Joseph Potts jpotts11@msudenver.edu
I
n the last week, all we’ve heard
dealing with North Korea ever
own advisors are even caught off
about is North Korea on the
since the armistice was signed.
guard by his insane comments
news and about the war of words
Now back to 2017. Why are
in regard to North Korea. This
between President Trump and the
we all of sudden on the brink of a
president has no self-control
North Korean dictator Kim Jong
second Korean War? Well, let’s look
and has behaved like a child
Un. These two leaders have let the
at the last few years. Since Kim
on numerous occasions. In the
whole world know how they feel
Jong Un took over power after his
past week, he has threatened
about each other. This is nothing to
father passed away, he has been
the North Korean leader with
take lightly. We have a Commander
on a path to show his power to his
his “fire and fury like the world
in Chief that is very temperamental
people. He is a reckless, insane and
has never seen,” threat.
and hot headed. The fact that he
psychopathic leader to put it simply.
controls our nuclear weapons is
Joe Potts
what scares me more than anything. China is North Korea’s biggest ally. Over the years, China has
Korea seriously. However, we
death of members of his own family.
don’t need to be instigating an
over the years, that is a jaw dropper. Now let’s get one thing clear!
Yes, we need to take North
This is a man that has ordered the
insane man who might be able to
“We don’t need to be instigating an insane man who might be able to attack us with nuclear warheads.”
attack us with nuclear warheads.
James Bofenkamp jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
always defended North Korea until
Combat in the Korean War ended
lately when China started to take a
July 27, 1953. However, what most
Features Editor
harder stance on the small east Asia
people don’t know is the war never
Maria Muller mmuller4@msudenver.edu
country. In the past week, China has
really ended. There was never a
come out and said they would not
treaty signed to end the war, only
Sports Editor
support the United States if we take
an armistice was signed. This is
This man lives in his own bubble
nuclear war where without a doubt
David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu
the first shots. However, if North
why the borders between North
and thinks he is unstoppable.
there would be millions, maybe
Korea were to take the first shot at
and South Korea, also known as
Assistant Sports Editor
the United States, which includes
the Korean Demilitarized Zone,
have not had a president that was
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Guam, China would side with
exist. It was part of the armistice
willing to go to full on war with
the United States, if you’ve been
deal. So, if anyone thinks this is a
North Korea until now. We have a
Photo Editor
following the North Korea situation
new issue, it’s not. We have been
very unpredictable president. His
President Trump needs to shut his mouth, stop tweeting, grow the hell up and act like a real president and commander-in-chief. We need to stop encouraging a
Here in the United States we
billions of lives lost over two men who want to act like children.
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Charlottesville demonstration affects entire nation
H
ow far have we fallen as
to tears. I thought we had come
they become adults. In 20 years, will
a country? We went from
further than this. I thought I lived in
we have come any further to the
electing our first black
a country that had beaten racism
ideal country that doesn’t recognize
president to electing a president
down enough that it couldn’t be
color or religion? As long as we
who cannot call out blatant racism
thrown in our faces and disguised as
continue to put people in power who
Preston Morse pmorse3@msudenver.edu
and bigotry for what it is. A man
some kind of sick pride. I know that
cannot name racism, point it out and
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the media of whether he wants
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who ignores questions from
condemn it, I feel the answer is no.
support from white nationalists. A man who doesn’t name domestic terror as it runs down peaceful protesters, even killing one.
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“I have seen family and friends of color treated differently, and I know that racism still exists.”
The Unite the Right
Americans cannot put someone like Trump in power and then act confused when he doesn’t face down racism. We knew he had ties with former KKK leader David Duke and we know that
demonstration that took place in
who were there to oppose a rally
people of color still face an uphill
Duke continues to support Trump.
Charlottesville, Virginia needed to
that is founded on hatred. And I
battle when reaching for success.
Why are we surprised that our
be countered by citizens who still
shake my head in frustration that
People who believe blacks don’t
president refused to say anything
believe in equality. We cannot live in
President Trump didn’t have the
have to be smarter, more talented
to condemn white supremacists
a country where racism walks down
balls to call out a rally of white
and work harder for success have
who rallied for him, and then
our streets and waves its flag of
supremacists that brought violence
put up blinders to the world around
wore Trump’s “Make America
evil. The south has too much history
and death for being wrong. His
them. I have seen family and friends
Great Again” hats while violently
of violence committed by the KKK
ambiguous comment of “many
of color treated differently, and I
attacking counter protesters? We
and white supremacists to ignore
sides” needs to be recognized for
know that racism still exists. I had
knew what he was before he took
a demonstration that encourages
what it is. Trump has taken a side,
hoped by the time my children
office. Let us take a good look
hatred and ignorance. Too many
and as most of us have realized
were grown that it wouldn’t be
at our leader and learn from our
black people have died by bigots like
all along, it is the wrong side.
something that we must battle on
mistakes. If we want America to
such a large scale. I now find myself
be great one day, we cannot put someone like Trump in power again.
these to allow white supremacists to
As a mother and grandmother of
go unanswered. I salute the courage
children of mixed races I watched
questioning what kind of America
of those counter demonstrators
the violence erupt and came close
my grandchildren will face when
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FEATURES
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Pets for Vets benefits from Shootout for Soldiers lacrosse tournament By Carly Hollinshead
a great cause. My son, who is 13,
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has also been playing,” Moore said. Over the course of the
and service animals. Pets for Vets is a nonprofit organization with chapters across
Shootout for Soldiers held its
tournament, teams comprised
the United States. The Colorado
annual 24-hour lacrosse tournament
of youth, high school and adult
chapter disbanded last year, but
during July 29-30 at Aurora Sports
lacrosse enthusiasts engaged in
volunteers felt strongly about
Park. The tournament featured a
competitive play and showcased
continuing the organization’s
new lacrosse game every hour
their skills, but always in the spirit
work. They developed a new,
for 24 hours and raised money
of raising money for veterans.
Denver-based chapter soon after.
for veteran-focused nonprofits. Public fundraising events are
“We are all military families,”
Pets for Vets volunteers talk
Moore continued. “I have kids
one-on-one with each veteran
important for nonprofits like Pets
in the military and brothers
and assess exactly what he/she
for Vets. They increase awareness
as well, so we want to help
is looking for in a service dog.
of the organization and raise
out as much as we can.”
necessary funds. Pets for Vets just
Shootout for Soldiers takes
“We go through a somewhat lengthy interview process with
received nonprofit status in June,
place in more than 10 cities
the veteran and find out what
so fundraising is paramount.
across the United States. At each
they are looking for and what
event, four national veterans
issues they are battling,” said
nonprofits are represented, along
Kathy Bagford,Director/President
with two local nonprofits.
of the Denver chapter. Many
“We are all military families, I have kids in the military and brothers as well, so we want to help out as much as we can.” – Markus Moore
One of the local nonprofits
veterans, especially those who
present was the Denver
were stationed in combat zones,
chapter of Pets for Vets.
struggle with Post Traumatic
United States Military veterans
Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain
face unique struggles when
Injury, anxiety, depression or
rejoining the civilian world. For
stress. Pets for Vets finds a dog
some veterans, even leaving
with the necessary traits to help
for the entire 24 hours and played in
the house is a challenge. Pets
alleviate the veteran’s concerns.”
several games. “I played at 11 a.m.,
for Vets attempts to ease these
1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. It’s helping
struggles through companion
Markus Moore was in attendance
According to Bagford, one of the most common concerns Photos by Teresa Diaz Soriano | tdiazsor@msudenver.edu
Denver Pets for Vets Chapter Director Kathy Bagford (left) poses with Treasurer and Assistant Director Gloria Clough during the “Shootout for Soliders” event, held at the Aurora Sports Park.
Two Denver Lacrosse teams, Monsters University (stripes) and Sunnyvale (stars), battle in the “Shootout for Soliders”. The 24-hour nonstop event is currently touring the nation. veterans bring up is a difficulty
The Aurora Shootout for
being in public and among crowds.
Soldiers was an opportunity to “get
In these instances, trainers teach
the word out to the community
dogs the command “watch my
about who we are, what we do,
six”. In other words, the dog is
and allowed us to raise money for
taught to sit right behind the
our organization,” said Bagford.
veteran facing away and watch the veteran’s back. This simple command allows many veterans the peace of mind to go outside. Veteran Gloria Clough, the Pets for Vets Denver Chapter Treasurer, agrees. “I struggle with PTSD as well, and there are days where is takes
“To be able to give another vet the freedom to get out their house and to start taking control of their life back is what we hope to do.” – Gloria Clough
everything I have to get out of my house,” she said. “To be able
The Denver chapter of Pets for
to give another vet the freedom
Vets raised over $2400 at Shootout
to get out their house and to
for Soldiers and was also a success
start taking control of their life
in raising awareness about the
back is what we hope to do.”
organization in Colorado.
The Denver chapter of Pets
Going forward, Bagford’s
for Vets is entirely volunteer
priorities are to expand the
run according to Bagford.
Denver chapter’s volunteer base
“There are no salaries and
with active volunteers, as well as
as little overhead as possible
hold a minimum of one event like
so that as much money as
Shootout for Soldiers per month.
possible goes directly to the pet-vet match,” she said. All the dogs that are matched
For more information, to get involved, or to apply for a pet, visit the Pets for Vets Denver chapter’s
with veterans are from shelters and
Facebook page, https://www.
rescues. This allows Pets for Vets
facebook.com/PetsforVetsDenver/.
to save two lives with one effort.
FEATURES
6
AUGUST 16, 2017
Festival of Felines shows off adoptable cats By Maria Muller
to paint them, and then we
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put them up for auction.” Most cat owners love their
The Festival of felines,
furry companions like family,
held July 29 at the Cat Care
unfortunately, circumstances
Society, gave the public an
can make it difficult to
opportunity to meet all their
properly care for them.
cats currently up for adoption. Cat lovers walked into a
Established in 1981, the Cat Care Society works at helping
hallway littered with cats. Black
homeless, injured and abused cats
cats, calico cats, tabby cats, white
in the Denver metropolitan area.
cats, orange cats-there was no
The shelter handles over 75
shortage of variety. Some of them
cats, giving them veterinary care,
approached people with cool cat
food and loving human interaction
confidence, snuggling against
until a suitable family adopts
their legs. Others sat under tables
them. The nonprofit organization
or in cat beds scattered around
hosts fundraisers such as the
the shelter, grooming themselves
Festival of Felines and Tails of
and ignoring the crowd.
the Painted Cats Gala to raise
Andrea Netzgar, who cares
money for these services.
for three cats of her own at
The festival also showed
home, attended the festival
off the newest additions to the
for her first time Saturday.
Cat Care Society. Inside one
“We came out to see the
room at the end of the hallway,
cats,” said Netzgar. “The real
kittens pounced, played and
cats and the painted cats. If
looked utterly adorable.
Photo by Montana Martin | mmart427@msudenver.edu
Chole, a temporary care guest at the Cat Care Society, peruses the ceramic creations that were for sale during their annual fundraiser. laundry soap. Things you
days free of charge. We’re
Once the cats are cleared, they
use every day at home.”
one of the few shelters that
have free roam of the shelter and
has it in the Metro area.”
are ready for volunteers to help
you like cats and you like art
“It’s kitten season so there
it’s a great way to support a
are a lot of kittens,” said Lynette
great local organization.”
Newman, volunteer since
named Kasha sat on the desk
2003. “Our seniors are always
that volunteer Karolyn Mendez
settle in when they first arrive,
for them. Volunteers like Genco
homes, the shelter showcased
looking for homes and we have
stood behind. Kasha purred and
explained how they are introduced
work with people looking to adopt.
31 painted cats that will be
everything in the middle too.”
accepted head rubs from potential
to their new environment.
Besides the cats that need
A sleek shorthaired lady cat
Genco, who helps new cats
them find the most suitable home
“We record briefly on paper
put up for bid at the Tails of
Newman noted the shelter
adopters. Mendez explained that
“We have a very practiced
what they’re looking for and what
the Painted Cats Gala Dinner
doesn’t receive any government
the only cats not up for adoption
staff. We do have to temporarily
their situation is at home and help
and Auction on Sept. 16.
financing and is grateful for
are those on medical hold and
cage the cats, make sure they have
to guide them through the shelter
any kind of assistance.
the temporary care cats.
recovered emotionally to the point
to find the most appropriate cat
where their appetite is sufficient,”
or kittens,” Genco said. “Then
“This kind of adds volume to our Painted Craft Auction, which
“We always need help. We
“Our temporary cat care
is probably our biggest event
need volunteers and donations,”
program is a program we have
Genco said. “If they allow us to
we let them choose. It’s very
of the year,” said Dave Genco,
Newman said. “And not just
for people that need to get
handle them we examine them.”
important to us these guys get
adoption assistant. “Very talented
donations of food but paper
on their feet,” Mendez said.
artists have been commissioned
towels, hand sanitizer and
“We’ll watch their cats for 30
The cats are tested for diseases
the best homes possible.”
and then are spayed or neutered.
New dating app, The League, hits Denver By Brandy Joiner bjoiner@msudenver.edu Dating apps such as Tinder or
rejecting people or you’re cool and
cards at the door where one must
for The League for over a year
been applied to dating systems,”
“It’s a model that has never
you’re not and more about users
find four matching cards from other
before her application was accepted.
Bradford said. “The concept of
that are there for the right reasons.”
party- goers in order to get a free
“The League is pretty
drink. According to Bradford, The
tight knit and hard to get
application base community is new
Hordes of Denver singles
Beautiful People have been around
to dating. An application based on
mingled with drinks. To break the
League is very selective and helps
into,” Orang said. “It’s like the
for a while, but now a new self
your merits is less about that we’re
ice, The League gave out game
its users save time and frustration.
classier version of Tinder.”
proclaimed elite dating app is here.
It’s application process considers
Overlooking an incredible view of the Denver skyline, CEO and founder
Bradford’s team is in full support
background, education, career,
of the dating app. Meredith Davis
ambition and social media.
was Bradford’s first hire when the
Amanda Bradford and her team
“I always like to say we do
prepared for the first pre-launch
the vetting so that you can do
nearly three years ago. Davis
party for their upcoming dating
the petting,” Bradford said.
now runs marketing, launches,
app, The League. Bradford and her
Bradford explained the complex
app wasn’t even off the ground,
communication through press
team were on the back patio of the
algorithm behind The League’s
or customer service and project
Avanti restaurant in LoHi. The party
process of elimination. In Denver,
management. Davis describes The
only permitted an exclusive group
out of the 9,755 applicants on the
League as a members-only club with
of Denver singles and complete
waitlist only 2,004 became the
a killer single sale with a community
use of the app before The League’s
chosen ones. If the demand for a
of like-minded individuals who are
official launch in Denver on Aug. 1.
certain type of person is high, then
ambitious, intelligent and want to
that type of person moves up on
connect with people like them.
The League accepts a select number of individuals who tend to
the list. For example, if the demand
be the most wealthy and attractive
in a community is for thirty-year-
didn’t have that spark, but you gave
old men with college degrees, than
me a really great date,’” Davis said.
those men would move to the front
“We can’t promise that spark but we
of the list. Katie Orang, a member of
can get you closer to that point.”
in that city by using an application process that only selects the type
Photo Courtesy The League
of people that are in demand--the
Denver’s self-proclaimed elite gather for the official launch party of The League app.
most wealthy and attractive.
the chosen 2,004, was on the waitlist
“Many users have said ‘Hey I
FEATURES
AUGUST 16, 2017
7
Left Hand raises awareness for Lymphoma and Leukemia Other activities included an opportunity
By Jordan Benschop jbenscho@msudenver.edu
for patrons to register as potential bone marrow donors and suggested for
Hundreds gathered at Longmont’s
numerous ways to become involved in
Roosevelt Park to raise money and show
the campaign. Leftapalooza also offered
appreciation for the leukemia and Lymphoma
a variety of live music and a plethora
Society. The day also highlighted 10-year-
of local beer and food vendors. The
old Leukemia survivor Quade Marks. Left
event was a party for a good cause.
Hand Brewing Company hosted the event
“The beer is always a plus,” said
that generated immense support for the
attendee Raquel Stellcampo. “But I came
society. Craft beers and a tribute band also
here because I recognize that my health is
showcased this year’s Leftapalooza party
a blessing and others are not as fortunate
Leftapalooza joined other fundraisers
as I am. I read about Quade on 9News and
in the LLS campaign series “Light the
wanted to come support the cause. There
Night.” The campaigns aim to raise
are thousands of sick patients that need to
funds for blood cancer research.
hear our voices and receive our love.”
An enthusiastic Marks made it clear that
Since 1954, the LLS has successfully
all the support is worthwhile and necessary.
funded over $1 billion in blood cancer research. There are currently over 1.2 million
“I read about Quade on 9News and wanted to come support the cause. There are thousands of sick patients that need to hear our voices and receive our love.” – Raquel Stellcampo
people in the United States living with, or in remission from a blood cancer. Marks Photo by Ali Watkins awatkin9@msudenver.edu
remarked that both he and the LLS foundation
Leftapalooza prides itself on being a “rain or shine event” but had to shut down for lightning warnings. Ashley Vander Meeden, Leftapalooza’s Media Manager, had her volunteers pack up the merchandise booth.
believe in a future without the disease.
made the decision to start fundraising
fundraiser walk. LLS Senior Campaign Director
Rocky Mountain Light The Night at Denver’s
Through their campaigns, the LLS continues to strive to making this wish a reality. On Sept. 28, 2017, the LLS will host
“Last year on April 15 I was diagnosed
for Light the Night. In his speech, he
Beth Muehlethaler described the walk as an
Washington Park. The event is a one-and-a-
with acute myeloid leukemia. In total I spent
mentioned how he had asked each of
ample opportunity to raise more awareness.
half mile evening walk where participants
161 nights in the hospital, I had four rounds of
his visitors to donate to the cause.
chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
“In total my team raised over
Participants purchased illuminated
carry the illuminated lanterns sold at
lanterns at the LLS booth. The lanterns
Leftapalooza. The LLS encourages people of
I received 27 red cell transfusions and 44
$20,000. Now that I’m healing, healthy
came in three different colors: white for
all ages to come out and commemorate the
platelet transfusions,” Marks said during his
and have all my energy back, I am
survivors and honoring the power of
lives touched by cancer. Participation may
speech. “Today I am 11 months cancer-free.”
shooting for $30,000,” Marks said.
research, red for current cancer patients
come from walking, becoming a sponsor,
and gold to remember those who have lost
donating a product or service and/or
admission prices, beer sales, donations and
the battle. All proceeds from the lantern
becoming a Corporate Ambassador. Festivities
registration for Light the Night’s upcoming
sales went directly to LLS fundraising.
will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include live music
The crowd reacted with a roar
Leftapalooza collected funding from
of cheers and applause. During his stay in the hospital, Marks
Green Day concert brings out diverse crowd By Cassie Reid
audience that evening varied from
the air. In the transition between
jbenscho@msudenver.edu
bookworms, frat boys and ages
“Are We the Waiting” and “St.
ranged from seven to seventy.
Jimmy”, Armstrong paused.
An eclectic crowd flowed
An eight-year-old boy with a
“I don’t think you’re ready.
into Fiddler’s Green Aug. 9.
green mohawk and noise cancelling
I’m not feeling it,” Armstrong
Disaffected youths with body art
headphones beamed as his father,
said, sitting down.
are a standard crowd attracted
attendee Tom Hudson, cursed
by the punk rock group. But the
modern electronic music. “This electric shit isn’t going to last a decade, but punk will always have a place because there is always something to rebel,” Hudson said. Mandy Lane, a student from Colorado Springs, sang along to rock classics like
of excitement did Armstrong cue the band to continue. Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong kept energy high, conducting the crowd into a cacophony of yells, whistles and claps. “Tonight, we put everything
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”
aside, politics, religion,” Armstrong
with her boyfriend.
said. “Because tonight, what
“Middle school me just has
Photos by Montana Martin | mmart427@msudenver.edu
The crowd amps up the sound during the Green Day show.
matters is unity. Because together
to be here, you know?” Lane
we will unite and collectively
you,” Armstrong asked, alluding to
the loudest cheer of the night.
said. “I haven’t listened to Green
lose our fucking minds.”
the kid’s guitar expertise. “You’re
The audience chanted his name
Day’s more recent stuff, but
At three points Armstrong
telling me you’re 11 years old and
with Armstrong, “Charlie! Charlie!
back then it was my go-to.”
called for volunteers to sing. One
you’ve played guitar for 13 years?”
Charlie!” At the song’s end, after a
As the concert began with lyrics
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day takes in the energy of the crowd at Fiddler’s Green
Only after the audience had reached the appropriate level
volunteer lept------- off the stage
A security guard assisted him
jam session with Armstrong, Charlie
railing against social conventions
to crowd surf. During “St. Jimmy”,
onstage as Armstrong hung his
and rules, the audience fell into
Armstrong called for a guitarist and
guitar around the kid’s neck. After
Armstrong’s hands as they obeyed
after a quick scan, found his pick.
briefly showing the chords, the
remembers the past, knows how
“You play guitar? How old are
kid strummed away, leading to
to party and looks forward.
every call for shouts and hands in
left the stage with his new guitar. The punk audience
SPORTS
8
AUGUST 16, 2017
2017 Men’s soccer preview
Head coach Jeremy Tittle enters his 3rd season in charge
ROADRUNNER NEWS
By David Schaut
scorer Arturo Vega are all
dschaut@msudenver.edu
starters who have moved on. But there still are some
Women’s basketball and golf host golf tournament MSU Denver’s women’s basketball and golf teams hosted a golf tournament on August 14. The annual event, held to the benefit of the school’s Hospitality, Tourism and Events department, was held at Evergreen Golf Course. The participants ran the gamut, from other MSU Denver entities, such as men’s basketball and representatives from the athletics department, to rival schools such as rival Regis University’s women’s basketball squad. The event precludes the beginning of the two team’s regular season schedules.
MSU Denver fall sports prepare for 2017 season The first game (and home game where necessary) for each MSU Denver fall team is listed below.
After an impressive post-
holdovers from that successful
season run that nearly secured
2016 squad. D’Angelo Escobar,
berth in the 2016 NCAA
who exploded onto the MSU
Tournament, MSU Denver’s
Denver soccer scene as a
men’s soccer returns for
freshman in 2016, returns and
head coach Jeremy Tittle’s
will likely find himself in a regular
third season in 2017.
starting role. He finished the 2016
The Roadrunners had a
season having appeared in 19
successful 2016 regular season.
games, but only three of those
They flirted with top-25 NCAA
were starts. In those limited
Division II ranking for the majority
minutes he scored two goals and
of the season and ended with
added two assists, numbers that
an overall record of 12-6-2. That
are likely to rise this season.
record includes an impressive 9-4-
Yannick Schad, Luan Silva
1 mark in Rocky Mountain Athletic
and Justin Glivar all return after
Conference play, a conference
being close to regular starters
which is known in Division II for its
in 2016. Schad started 15 out
talent in men’s soccer. From the
of the 16 games he played in
successful 2016 team, Tittle had to
2016, usually at the defensive
replace eight of his top 12 scorers
midfielder position. Silva and
from 2016 and 15 players overall.
Glivar each finished the season
Gone are the likes of Josh
with one assist, but Glivar
Belfrage, who was a first-
played far more minutes than
team National Soccer Coaches
Silva. Look for both to compete
Association of America all-South
for starting roles this season.
player and the team’s leading
Photo courtesy of Radley Muller of Western Washington University
After these players, it’s
Yannick Schad looks to play a big role in the coming season for the Roadrunners.
scorer in 2016. Same with NSCAA
difficult to see which direction
all-South second-team winner
Tittle may go as far as starters.
WOMEN’S SOCCER • August 31 @ Dallas Baptist University • September 7 Seattle Pacific University
Dustin Berg. Same with assists
He’s brought in 14 new players
leader Dimitri Ney. Goalkeeper
for the 2017 season – six true
a few of these new guys if he’s
poll: Colorado School of Mines
Hayden Rus, defender Tyler
freshmen, two transfer redshirt-
to replicate 2016’s success. It
and Regis, two teams the
Trujillo, second-leading scorer
freshmen, one sophomore
will be difficult, as the RMAC
Runners were able to best at
Jeff Gillis and third-leading
transfer and five junior transfers.
has two teams ranked in the
least once each last season.
WOMEN’S AND MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY • September 1 CSU Duals
2017 Women’s soccer preview
VOLLEYBALL • September 1 @ Otter Classic • September 8 Colorado Premier Challenge MEN’S SOCCER • September 3 @ St. Mary’s University • September 7 Seattle Pacific University WOMEN’S GOLF • September 4 @ Farmer’s Insurance Samuel Proal Invite
He’ll need contributions from
First-year head coach Tracy Chao looks to build on solid foundation
By Richard Allen
and junior counts of six each,
rallen57@msudenver.edu
compared to five seniors. In two of her seniors, Boisnard and Cassi
The MSU Denver women’s
Fischer, she has NCAA tournament
soccer team enters the 2017 season
experience from the team’s most
with its sights on the school’s 16th
recent RMAC championship and
consecutive playoff berth under
consequent advancement.
new head coach Tracy Chao.
The Roadrunners’ schedule
The Roadrunners, who lost a 1-0
will officially begin on Aug. 19
heartbreaker in the Rocky Mountain
with a scrimmage against Laramie
Athletic Conference Tournament
County Community College and
semifinals after reaching the playoff
an exhibition against MSU Denver
for the 15th consecutive year, are
alumni on Aug. 26. Their regular
returning seven of 10 starters of
season play begins with a two-game
at least 12 games last season.
road trip, starting at Dallas Baptist
Of the returnees from last
WOMEN’S AND MEN’S TENNIS • September 15 @ CSU-Pueblo Duals • September 23 MSU Denver Invitational WOMEN’S BASKETBALL • November 10 @ Texas A&M Commerce MEN’S BASKETBALL • November 10 @ Angelo State University
NSCAA preseason coaches
University on Aug. 31. Home play
year’s 8-6-4 lineup are all-RMAC
begins on September 7 in a match Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher | agebreeg@msudenver.edu
first-teamers Elise Boisnard and Reigna Banks, who split 14 of the team’s 26 goals and 38 of 73 points
MSU Denver forward Reigna Banks goes for a header against Colorado Christian Sept. 25, 2016 at The Regency Athletic Complex.
between them, as well as all-RMAC
against Seattle Pacific University. The following week they begin their RMAC schedule with a home match against Colorado School of Mines
honorable mention goalkeeper
played last season, 4,363 of those
Erica Torres. Torres, a freshman last
belong to players who are not listed
head coach at the College of
tournament semifinal game that
year, ranked second in the RMAC
on this season’s roster. The minutes
Charleston the past five seasons.
saw MSU Denver’s season end.
in goals against average and save
are spread across five players.
She takes over a program with a
percentage, leading the conference
Notable omissions this
Chao was 34-62-7 as associate
in a rematch of last year’s RMAC
The 18-game schedule
history of success almost as old as
concludes on October 28, with the
in shutouts per game and placing
season are all-RMAC honorable
some of the players she will lead.
RMAC tournament beginning three
fifth in saves per game while
mentions Ashley Smith, Alexie
Her roster has proven ability to
days later at the home of the regular
starting 17 of the Roadrunners’
Marr and Gricelda Gomez, who
compete in their conference. She
season champion. The NCAA
18 games in net last season.
scored four goals last season,
inherits a team ripe with young
tournament begins on November 10.
the third most on the squad.
talent, with freshman, sophomore
Of the team’s 18,623 minutes
AUGUST 16, 2017
SPORTS
9
Sports stance: Kaepernick controversy more about skill than politics NATIONWIDE NEWS Bettis makes first start since cancer diagnosis
Photo from Flickr
After opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the 2016 season, divisive quarterback Colin Kaepernick has yet to be signed by any NFL team. Some say it’s due to his 2016 form of protest, when he kneeled during the national anthem to protest the oppression of people of color. both of which should be considered
have any of the extra baggage. He’d
team’s starting quarterback. That’s
prerequisites for a passer to reach if
already be a viable candidate to be
difficult to comprehend. McCown,
they want to be considered capable.
cut in the preseason. The teams
a prototypical journeyman, is
Take a look at Cam Newton’s
in which he fits their schemes are
quarterbacking an easy-read offense
stats. Some of them are applicable
limited as is. When front offices
while Kaepernick, a player more
to Kaepernick’s situation.
are faced with fringe players
capable of running that offense, isn’t
They both have consistent low
like this they look beyond their
on the Jets. This has been a topic
completion percentages– both
physical skills to their intangibles.
of debate, even appearing on the
By James Burky
have had three seasons with a
Legendary wide receiver Cris
jburky@msudenver.edu
completion percentage below
Carter is a prime example of a fringe
60%– but Newton has developed
player being cut due to baggage.
far beyond Kaepernick as a passer.
During the 1990 season, Carter was
the Jets to even entertain the idea
The NFL preseason kicked off this past week and many still
Newton’s arm can stretch
Facebook feeds of various sports websites such as CBS Sports. In this case, it makes no sense for
cut from the Philadelphia Eagles
of Colin Kaepernick. The Jets are in
question why quarterback Colin
the field. He can go through his
partly due to his drug and alcohol
dire need of a franchise quarterback,
Kaepernick remains unsigned.
progressions faster and more
abuse. Carter was talented and in
but at this stage of his career, he
reliably than Kaepernick. I bring
his prime, but off-field issues for a
cannot be a franchise quarterback.
kneeling protest during the national
up these numbers and Newton to
somewhat fringe player made him
WIth their eyes set on a passer in
anthem. Others argue that the NFL
dispel the belief that the main reason
expendable and an off-field headache.
the 2018 NFL Draft, why would
has a race issue and Kaepernick
Kaepernick is unemployed is race
However, Carter could play and got
the Jets sign a mediocre-at-best
happens to be a victim of it. While
related, though it does play a role.
a second chance with the Minnesota
passer when they could draft top
that may partially be the case, it’s not
Newton’s 2015 MVP season
Vikings. He became one of the most
prospects like Wyoming’s Josh Allen
entirely true. Kaepernick entered the
was spectacular, and his constant
productive receivers of the 1990s.
or USC’s Sam Darnold come April?
NFL in 2011 as a second round pick
celebrations–dubbed “thug” by some
out of the University of Nevada.
fans–threw him into the middle of
Newton on the field causes teams
it would be unnecessary to sign a
Some argue it’s because of his
By his second season his
Being a fringe, poor man’s Cam
a race controversy as well. Only, he
to look beyond the field. It’s hard to
backup to what is likely a minimum
wasn’t blacklisted like Kaepernick
blame them for not wanting to sign
deal for just a season or two
average, throwing abilities with
because he can play. When given
a backup who may or may not make
when they’ll be looking at a top
a game-breaking running ability
legitimate talent around him, Newton
the team and bring unwanted media
quarterback prospect. If Kaepernick
gave the San Francisco 49ers a
is a top-five quarterback in the league.
attention and fan criticisms to a team.
has reached his peak, which the
Kaepernick hasn’t played on
The problem isn’t what
numbers and on-field performances
go on to lead them to consecutive
great offenses, sure. The offenses he
Kaepernick stands for, it’s a cause
say so, then what does he really
NFC Championship games, which
played in had running backs Frank
with inherently noble intentions.
have left when he’s almost 30?
included an appearance in Super
Gore and Carlos Hyde as the focal
The issue is the fans. The fans have
Bowl XLVII. Kaepernick’s diet-Cam
points of the offense. Kaepernick has
an issue with Kaepernick so the
commendable. He truly believes he
Newton skills eventually caught up
value as a backup quarterback and as
front offices must as well. Are some
can make a difference. He already
to him as he made little progression
an athlete. That’s not in question. That
of his opponents racist? There’s
has. The football chapter in his life
as a passer and became easy for
said, Kaepernick has likely already
not a doubt in my mind. But the
story is closing, but his philanthropy
opposing defenses to game-plan
reached his peak. At 29 years old, he
overarching reason Kaepernick is
chapter is just beginning. Kaepernick
for. Kaepernick has thrown for 20 or
isn’t going to dramatically improve
unsigned isn’t because of his race or
is a good man and a good leader, but
more touchdowns just once in his
as a passer anymore which severely
his actions, but his lack of potential.
he’s just not a good quarterback.
career and he’s never eclipsed 3,400
hurts his chances with teams.
yards in a season as a quarterback,
Hypothetically, let’s say he doesn’t
Rockies honor former manager Don Baylor On the same night that Bettis made his return, the Rockies honored their fi rst ever manager, Don Baylor. Baylor passed away on Aug. 7 at the age of 68 after a 14 year battle with multiple myeloma. He managed the Rockies for the fi rst six years of the franchise’s existence and led the Rockies to the fastest playoff appearance of any MLB expansion team to date. He was also the skipper when the Rockies set the MLB attendance record in 1993, a record that still stands today. Baylor had an impressive playing career, and won the AL MVP in 1979 while playing with the California Angels. Baylor is survived by wife, Rebecca, his son Don Jr., his brother Doug, his sister Connie and his two granddaughters.
In the eyes of GMs and owners,
combination of capable, albeit
needed spark on offense. He would
Colorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis made a triumphant return to the pitcher’s mound on Aug. 14 after a 10 month battle with testicular cancer. Bettis pitched seven shutout innings in a 3-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Th is was Bettis’ second cancer scare. He was fi rst diagnosed with testicular cancer in December. After surgery to remove a testicle he thought he was in the clear. However, in March of 2017 doctors told him that the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes and that he had to undergo nine weeks of intensive chemotherapy. After successful treatment, Bettis returned to the mound on the same night the Rockies honored former manager Don Baylor, who passed away after a 14 year battle with cancer.
Kaepernick’s cause is
The New York Jets currently have 38-year-old Josh McCown as the
Views expressed in Sports Stance pieces are those of the author. They don’t represent the stance of The Metropolitan as an entity.
Broncos’ quarterback battle continues After one preseason game, there is little separation in the Denver Broncos’ quarterback battle. Trevor Siemian, the starter for all of 2016, started the fi rst preseason game against the Chicago Bears, but had an uninspiring performance. He went 6-for-7 for 51 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. Against a second team defense, Paxton Lynch, who was drafted in the fi rst round in 2016, went 6-for-9 for 42 yards, no interceptions or touchdowns. Kyle Sloter, a rookie out of Northern Colorado, had the best performance of the three, albeit against a third-team defense. He went 5-for-6 for 94 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.
10
EVENTS
EVENTS AT AURARIA
CONCERTS
8.17
Art On Film: Summer Series “LA LA Land”
8.18 My Body Sings Electric Location Levitt Pavilion
AUGUST 16, 2017
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 8.18
City and Colour
Women’s Golf Tournament
Men’s Soccer
Location Paramount Theater
Price Free
Price $35-45
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Santa Fe Drive Price Free
8.14 Location Evergreen
8.18 VS. Laramie County Location Denver
Price Free
Price Free
Time 8 a.m.
Time 6 p.m.
Time 7:30 p.m. 8.18
One Flew West
Location Village at the Peaks 8.21
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
8.18 Gregory Alan Isakov Location Lyons
Price Free
Price $65+
Time 6 p.m.
Time All day folk festival
Women’s Soccer 8.19 VS. Laramie County Location Denver
Location Tivoli Quad Price Free Time 11:30 a.m.
8.18
The Weepies
Location Lyons
8.18
Idina Menzel
General 08.21 VS. MSU Denver Location Denver
Price Free
Price Free
Time 3 p.m.
Time 5:30 p.m.
Location Fiddler’s Green
Price $65+
Price $29-105
Time All day folk festival
Time 8 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 8.21
Student Activities Day
8.19
Shovels and Rope
Location Keystone Location Tivoli Quad
8.19
Covenhoven
Rockies
Rockies
Location Chautauqua Auditorium
Price Free
Price $23-40
Time All day festival
Time 7:30 p.m.
8.16 VS. Braves
8.17 VS. Braves
Location Coors Field
Location Coors Field
Price Free
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 10 a.m.
Time 6:40 p.m.
Time 1:10 p.m.
8.19
Blind Pilot
Location Chautauqa Auditorium 8.22
Student Government Association Day
8.19
Cat Power
Location Marquis Theater
Price $23-40
Price $38-42
Time 7:30 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
Rockies 8.18 VS. Brewers Location Coors Field
Location Lawrence St. Mall Price Free Time 10 a.m.
8.19
Third Eye Blind
Location Vail
8.20
Josh Ritter
Price $65+
Time 8:30 p.m.
Time All day folk festival
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 6:40 p.m.
Time 6:10 p.m.
Broncos 8.19 VS. 49ers Politically Direct, MSU Denver’s only show dedicated to politics, airs Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Catch Devyn Deeter
Die Antwoord
Location Red Rocks
8.19 Brewers Location Coors Field
Location Lyons
Price $35-95
8.20
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services before they disappear.
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talking about trying to keep the
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female and male employees to
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Cowboy” and “Southern Nights,”
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lawsuit came from Mueller when
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has voiced his interest in bringing
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his then-employer, KYGO. The
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judge threw out Mueller’s case a
the “left bias” behind their
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Hour.” Outside of his solo work,
also announced that beyond their
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reasoning. Google has also
sitcom “The Munsters” for a spin
Campbell’s fret-work can be
extensive film library, they plan
reached in Denver. With Swift’s
cancelled an upcoming all-staff
in modern day Brooklyn. Dana
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intentions pointed to raising
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Walden of Fox has also been
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on their exclusive platform. The
Swift took home a symbolic $1
about their saftey, and being
creator Mike Judge for a revival of
He was well loved, admired and
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win. Swift also plans to make
singled out for any comments
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respected in the music industry.
preceed theatrical releases to
future donations to organizations
made during the discussion.
the highly anticipated sequels
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for “Toy Story” and “Frozen.”
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with that gun in your hand, oh”
Science Corner
“Racism.” — Estevan Ruiz “Flat Earth Believers.”
and wonder. Beauty lies in its
different types of research, from
However, to treat science
complexity and design. By
the next generation James Webb
on purely economic grounds
television special posed a simple
focusing on debunking, one can
space telescope to the dueling
can be myopic. No one ever
question: Why did newspapers run
miss the forest for the trees.
techniques of crabs. And although
knows where pure research
astrology columns, all of which
science funding is small next to
leads. One of the scientists
wildly differed in their predictions,
culture is, “why should we study
behemoths like defense spending,
who laid the foundation of MRI
but no science columns?
this? What use can be gained from
taxpayers have a right to seek
was trying to study galaxies,
this?” It’s a fair question. After
assurances that their hard-earned
not the human body. Penicillin
all, public monies pay for many
greenbacks aren’t going to waste.
was discovered by accident.
That astronomer was Carl Sagan and the show was Cosmos. Across 13 episodes he introduced ordinary Americans to the wonders of the universe.
A common refrain in American
Of what use is a newborn babe?
It’s fascinating, but of what use is it? Spinning electric contraption
It’d be easy to get bogged
— Cassie Ballard “Star Wars prequels.” — Montana Martin “Pete Rose.” — Richard Allen
In this column, I invite you, the reader, to approach science
“Saying the word zaddy.”
the way I have - through
— Madison Lauterbach
curiosity fueled by the desire
down in the minutiae of
to understand the way things
debunking astrology. It has
really work. I challenge readers
been done time and time again.
to look past expected utility.
Science, on the other hand,
—Esteban Fernandez
We won’t cover things
makes testable predictions
that are necessarily useful for
about the world around us with
everyday life in this space,
a high degree of accuracy. It
but will aim to inspire the
continually proves it’s worth. However, the issue with fixating on debunking wild claims is that doing so can sometimes miss the grander point. The universe is full
“Whoppers.” —Maria Muller
imagination. And in doing so, Michael Faraday (1791-1867) explored the laws that govern electricity. With no formal education, he self trained as a scientist. One story goes that at a lecture where he showed off an electric contraption one audience member balked at it’s use, wondering what good it was for. Faraday made made the pithy remark above. That contraption was the world’s first electric motor.
I hope this column reignites the same sense of magic and awe that for the cosmos in people that they may have forgotten was there.
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