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Survivors reject shame at feminist rally in Denver
Photo by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
Naomi “Sixxkiller” Parnes helps her friend prepare for the Slutwalk on Aug. 27. Survivors and allies reclaim words and symbols used to stigmatize female sexuality.
New school toured by Congresswoman
Continued on pg. 3
INSIDE NEWS
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Denver protects undocumented immigrants.
By Ryan Longaker
they need to get those high paying
Rlongake@msudenver.edu
jobs. If the citizens have jobs then
OPINION
the economy is helped,” DeGette
Don’t hate on nostalgia and kindness helps the world heal.
Rep. Diana DeGette saw the public-private partnership in action on Auraria via MSU
said regarding the potential
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impact of the new AES building. Currently in Colorado there
Denver’s new Aerospace and
are 15 job openings for every
FEATURES
Engineering Sciences.
unemployed STEM worker.
Eccentric Denver’s band eclectic homecoming.
DeGette toured Auraria
The state now faces a lack of
Photo by Esteban Fernandez | eferna14@msudenver.edu
campus’ new AES Building
skilled laborers, and DeGette
on Aug. 24 with the hope to
believes investing in programs
President Janine Davidson and Congresswoman Diana DeGette toured the new Aerospace Engineering School on Aug. 24.
attract growth in the science,
like the one MSU Denver’s
technology, engineering and
AES Building houses will
to bring Congresswoman
Catherine Lucas, an associate
math fields in Colorado.
help prevent this problem.
DeGette to campus to learn
to President Davidson for
more about the AES building
Marketing and Communications.
SPORTS
“More importantly it’ll train
“As part of President
the next generation of workers
Davidson’s listening and
and our Institute for Advanced
so that people can get the skills
outreach tour, we were able
Manufacturing Sciences,” said
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Questions remain over after cheerleader abuse.
MSU Denver Counseling Center
Fall 2017
MENTAL HEALTH AND AWARENESS SCREENING DAYS The Counseling Center will provide free screenings that are open to the Auraria community. Mental health professionals will be available to answer your questions and concerns relevant to the day’s topic
National Depression Screening Day
Thursday, Oct. 5 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Tivoli Multicultural Lounge
National Eating Disorders Screening Day Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Tivoli Multicultural Lounge
National Alcohol Screening Day
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Tivoli Multicultural Lounge
GROUPS
WORKSHOPS
To sign up for a group, call 303-556-3132. Groups require a brief meeting with the group facilitator(s) prior to their start.
To participate in a workshop, you may just show up. workshops meet in Tivoli 651.
Interpersonal Process
Mondays • 3–4:30 p.m. • Starts Sept. 25
Designed for individuals who desire growth, insight and awareness of both self and others by relating effectively with other group members in an environment that is non-threatening and safe. Typical concerns of group members include relationships, self-esteem, assertiveness and social anxiety. Facilitator: Michael Malmon, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
LGBTQ Relationships
Tuesdays • 2–3 p.m. • Starts Sept. 26
This LGBTQ group focuses on identifying and developing resilience in our relationship with ourselves, in order to form more mutual and caring relationships with our partners, families and friends. Facilitator: Steven C. Lee, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Morning Mindfulness
Wednesdays • 7:45–8:30 a.m. • Starts Sept. 6 Designed for those interested in learning mindfulness practices and integrating them into daily life. The group will focus on a variety of mindfulness skills, practicing these skills during group and in between meetings. The group will include discussions of incorporating these practices into a mindfulness approach to life. Facilitator: Ray Gornell, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
I’m Familiar With Oatmeal
Wednesdays • 3–4:30 p.m. • Starts Sept. 27 This is a process group for those struggling with disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. If you have issues with disordered eating, body image or your relationship with food, this process group can help you explore contributing factors to these issues and learn the skills and techniques to manage these attitudes and behaviors. Facilitator: Michael Maley, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Social Skills
Thursdays • 2–3 p.m. • Starts Oct. 5
Structured for students who want assistance in improving their social skills. Skills that will be addressed include decreasing anxiety in social situations, learning about different communication styles, assertiveness and making friends. Facilitator: Jeanne Burkhart, Ph.D. Staff Psychologist
Substance Abuse
Academic Success
Drinking: When is Enough Too Much?
Test Anxiety
As a legal drug, it is easy to get into trouble with alcohol use. We will explore some of the ways that students can learn to recognize when alcohol use is becoming problematic and how to reduce the risk of developing a serious problem.
This workshop is designed to assist students who are typically well-prepared for tests, but who lose confidence and blank things out on the day of the exam. If you have ever found that anxiety significantly impairs your test performance, then this is a good workshop for you.
Tuesday • Oct. 3 • 11 a.m.–noon
Facilitator: Jeanne Burkhart, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Marijuana Use and Abuse Tuesday • Nov. 7 • 11 a.m.–noon
Now that it is a legal drug, some people assume that marijuana use is never problematic. This workshop will explore some of the issues that have emerged as this drug has become legal in Colorado and other states. Facilitator: Jeanne Burkhart, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Tuesday • Sept. 26 • 11 a.m.–noon
Facilitator: Mike Malmon, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Academic Success with ADHD Thursday • Sept. 28 •11 a.m.–noon
Are you challenged with staying on task, focusing or with organization? Any of these could be related to ADHD. This workshop will provide some basic information about ADHD, such as how ADHD is defined. Helpful resources will be reviewed. Facilitator: Ray Gornell, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
Personal Effectiveness Managing Stress
Mondays • Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 • 11 a.m.–noon
This workshop provides the opportunity to examine stressors and the ways in which stress impacts our lives, especially when left unacknowledged. Time will also be spent sharing and learning techniques for reducing stress, and more effective management of challenges and our reactions to them.
Facilitator: Gail Bruce-Sanford, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Understanding Bipolar Illness Monday • Oct. 23 • 11 a.m.–noon
This workshop will provide information on some of the causes of bipolar illness, typical signs and symptoms, and recommendations for treatment. Participants will have a chance to discuss their own experiences with bipolar, some of the typical challenges and how to cope with some of the ups and downs. Facilitator: Gail Bruce-Sanford, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Dream Interpretation
Tuesday • Nov. 28 • 11 a.m.–noon
Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean or what they say about you and your life? Participants will get to share dreams they have had, and we will try to interpret and make sense of them. We also talk about sleep physiology, sleep talking and sleepwalking, common images and themes in dreams. Facilitator: Mike Malmon, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Free resources for students 303-556-3132 (V/TTY) • www.msudenver.edu/counsel/# • Tivoli 651
Procrastination & Perfectionism Tuesday • Oct. 24 • 11 a.m.–noon
If you procrastinate to the point of extreme stress, struggle to make deadlines or get bogged down in perfectionism, this workshop is for you. Come and discover techniques to escape and avoid these traps. Facilitator: Mike Malmon, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Exam Strategies for Success Thursday • Nov. 9 • 11 a.m.–noon
Are you finding that your grades do not reflect what you truly know? Are you disappointed with your performance grade on exams and wonder what you might be doing wrong? Discover strategies to bring out your best performance.
Facilitator: Gail Bruce-Sanford, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Diversity Veterans and Resilience
Monday, Sept. 25 • Thursday, Oct. 19 • Wednesday, Nov. 8 • 1–2 p.m.
Most veterans, up to 70 percent, evidence resilience, but we do not always know how to use this in ways that work for us. This workshop is designed to bolster resilience in six domains: physical, interpersonal, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and spiritual. Facilitator: Steven C. Lee, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
AUGUST 30, 2017
NEWS
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New building focus of DeGette visit
The representative looks toward economic future of Colorado MSU BRIEFS
Continued from cover
problem surrounding student loans. In an interview with the
Faculty senate holds meeting The school’s faculty senate kicked off their year with a packed meeting held in the Tivoli. Matt Makely, history professor and faculty senate professor, covered a wide variety of topics at the meeting. Among the topics covered was a recommendation from faculty that pay be increased by 1 percent for full time faculty and by 2 percent across-the-board for affiliate faculty. President Davidson also addressed the faculty senate. She emphasized her focus on students and reminded those in attendance to fill out a five question fact finding survey her office put out recently.
DeGette hopes to co-sponsor
North Denver Tribune, she said that
bills to increase funding for STEM
congress needs to enact legislation
programs in universities across
that allows loan forgiveness for
the country. However, she said that
those who are underprivileged.
moving higher education in this
DeGette also wants to increase
direction, or any direction, is difficult
Pell Grants for students.
under the current administration.
Currently, the tense atmosphere
Betsy DeVos, the secretary of education, is in favor of school choice and voucher programs, which means less funding for state institutions. This sentiment is shared by Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, so any bill DeGette hopes to sponsor in the immediate future will likely be a hard sell for Congress. Unfortunately, the lack of funding for higher education and subsequently the lack of skilled
“More importantly it’ll train the next generation of workers so that people can get the skills they need to get those high paying jobs. If the citizens have jobs then the economy is helped,” – Diana DeGette
workers aren’t the only student
MSU Denver joins the fight against bigotry Student Government Assembly passed an anti-racism resolution at its Aug. 25 meeting. The resolution makes clear SGA’s commitment to stand against racism. This follows SGA President Joshua Gardner’s signature of a national statement of solidarity with Charlottesville following the riot at the University of Virginia. It was part of a series of actions to assure students that the school’s student government values diversity and inclusion.
related issues facing Congress.
in Congress and the White
“I’m taking out massive student
House make it difficult to pass
loans so I know there’s been talk in
any legislation that could help
Washington at the federal level to
students, such as capping interest
cut subsidies and federal assistance
rates and subsidies. Despite
for students. I would encourage her
that, DeGette plans to continue
to fight against that because a lot of
working for Colorado’s future by
students rely on that,” said Phillip
fighting for college students in
Ward, an MSU Denver student.
the House of Representatives.
DeGette is aware of the larger Photo by Esteban Fernandez | eferna14@msudenver.edu
Representative Diana DeGette made herself available to student media, on Aug. 24 during her tour of the Aerospace and Engineering Sciences building.
Open dialogue to address Charlottesville By James Bofenkamp
would be a lot of people who felt
who were targeted by protesters
jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
personally impacted by what
in Charlottesville. After the strides
happened in Charlottesville.”
made for LGBTQ rights during
into motion for the first week
staff who organized this event
On Aug. 22, in an effort to
Scott Sherter, from the Office
chanted in the streets. The event was hastily put
future attempts to notify students. Due to this restriction, the
the last presidency, Sherter was
of school in response to the
are looking into other ways to
increase unity amongst students,
of Admissions, pointed out that
surprised to hear homophobic
Charlottesville protests. While
get the word to students.
approximately 20 to 25 students
there were multiple distinct groups
insults and Nazi slogans being
students and staff packed the
and staff from MSU Denver
room, attendees noted the lack
gathered in the Student Success
of awareness among students.
Building to discuss the events
The notification about the
in Charlotteville, Virginia.
“We need to be the trailblazers. –Myron Anderson
dialogue was restricted to staff
There were discussions of
sources, leaving students unaware
“The more people we have
personal experiences, which tied
of the event unless they were
there, the more people we can hear
into what was seen at the protests
told by their professors. While
different perspectives from,” Silva
and how to create a community
some people who attended the
said, explaining why reaching more
where violence is not tolerated.
meeting expressed concern that
students with information regarding
so few students were present,
these discussions was important.
“We’re setting the stage when it comes to diversity and inclusion,”
Anderson said the event was
Associate to the President for
effective if just one student was
to increasingly common
Diversity, Myron Anderson, said.
able to get the support they
outbreaks of violence,
Anderson, said that MSU
required from the meeting.
Anderson said in response
“We need to be the trailblazers.”
Denver sets a high bar for
To address the low student
its level of inclusiveness.
awareness of the dialogue, Silva
needs to continue working toward
said that there was an ongoing
making students feel welcome
First Year Success, said, “Because
discussion on how to reach more
and safe, especially when events
of the diversity of our community,
students. Rules which apparently
across the nation threaten
prevent the notifications to be
diversity and inclusiveness.
Eric Silva, assistant director of
and where students come from in the area, we figured there
Photo by James Bofenkamp | jbofenk1@msudenver.edu
Assistant Director of First Year Success Eric Silva in his office on Aug. 25.
sent out in emails will complicate
Anderson said that the school
AUGUST 30, 2017
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Denver passes bill on immigration policy By Madison Lauterbach
speakers voiced their fears or
mlauter1@msudenver.edu
personal stories of being arrested
constituents and lawmakers,
or detained after calling the police.
Denver may face backlash from the
“Out of personal experience,
federal government. Although the
On Aug. 28, the Denver City
Despite support from
Council unanimously passed
I know what it’s like to live in
bill is constitutional, U.S. Attorney
a controversial bill limiting
Denver and feel like you don’t
General Jeff Sessions repeatedly
how Denver officials work with
have equal protection of your
threatened that sanctuary cities
federal immigration services.
constitutional rights, your right
would lose federal funding.
The Denver Public Safety
to feel safe and call on the police
Denver’s ICE field officer,
Enforcement Priorities Act is the
when you need to,” said Victor
Jeffrey Lynch, also pushed
product of months of work by
Galvan, a member of the Colorado
back against the council.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
Immigrants Rights Coalition.
and city council sponsors Paul
“By passing this irresponsible
Some speakers and council
ordinance, the city of Denver’s
López and Robin Kniech. The bill
members said that passing the
leadership has codified a
reinforces three existing Denver
legislation makes Denver an
dangerous policy that deliberately
laws making the capitol into what
example of tolerance for the rest
obstructs our country’s
some refer to as a sanctuary city.
of the state and country to look to.
lawful immigration system,
The bill says the city will not
“We must have a society, a city,
protects serious criminal alien
detain someone beyond their
a community that is safe from fear.
offenders and undermines
sentence on behalf of Immigration
That is a basic human right,” said
public safety,” Lynch said.
and Customs Enforcement. City
Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore.
employees will not collect or share
López and Kniech said they are
López and Kniech argued that
aware of the risk of losing federal
information about immigration
the bill will help undocumented
grants and favor, but are willing
or citizenship status and the city
immigrants in Denver feel safe
to forgo the money or challenge
will not allow ICE agents into a jail
going to the police if they witness
the government through lawsuits
without a warrant. Exceptions to
or are the victim of a crime.
if required. They are looking
these laws are a federal judicial
“It’s unacceptable for folks
ahead to pass more legislation
Photo by Madsion Lauterbach | mlauter1@msudenver.edu
Denver Councilwoman Robin Kniech introduces The Denver Public Safety Enforcement Priorities Act in chambers on Aug. 28.
warrant or in instances where it
to be afraid to call the police
to protect the city’s immigrant
violates state or federal law.
when there’s an emergency, if
community. Other cities, like
step in what supporters view
work still remains to protect
there’s a crime in progress or
Chicago and San Francisco have
as the right direction. Kristin
our immigrant community, it
after a public hearing, during
they themselves are victims
sanctuary laws that go well
Wade, with the Colorado People’s
is an essential first step.”
which 32 Denver citizens spoke
of a crime, out of fear of
beyond what Denver just passed.
Alliance said, “Though this policy
in favor of its contents. Many
deportation,” López sa
The council approved the bill
For now, Denver is taking a
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OPINIONS
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Spreading kindness in a hateful world
O
ver the last few weeks,
and hatred going on in the world,
While it can be easy to get
the world has seen an
Auraria Campus continues to be
caught up in our own interests, I
abundance of chaos and
a safe place for its students to
am happy to see the acceptance
hatred. From protests and rioting
express themselves freely and
and overwhelming kindness
in the streets of Charlottesville,
remain respectful of each other.
flourishing at MSU Denver. Instead
Virginia, to the ongoing threat of
of placing judgment, people are
“It has become a dog-eat-dog world, an ultimatum, a left or a right.”
extreme policy changes, tensions are rising for people living in the U.S. Particularly in the suburban neighborhoods of liberal cities like Denver, you can feel the political pressure beginning to take its
complimenting one another, lifting each other up and connecting with their peers to make a better, more understanding community. So hold that door open, smile
Emily Moyer
hold and threaten our way of life,
An epidemic of kindness and
at each other and keep being
acceptance took hold of the students
kind-hearted. I am glad to see
affecting the very people who
Houston, Texas banded together
here on campus. I see more people
the students of MSU Denver
make our communities diverse and
and used their resources to help
holding open the door for one
come together and take time
unique. The struggle to agree on
their neighbors escape floods
another or letting cars merge into
to understand one another,
anything between political parties
created by a massive hurricane.
traffic. I see students helping each
instead of letting this crazy
became so heated that most people
We saw kindness in the hearts of
other out with their homework. I
political atmosphere tear us all
either gave up arguing altogether,
people who stood last Sunday in
see people of all different ethnic,
apart. I am proud to be a part of
or became so determined to prove
Civic Center Park to hold a peace
religious, and racial backgrounds
such a diverse, accepting and
themselves that they forget all logic.
rally after the events that took
enjoying lunch together on
insightful student body. Keep
It has become a dog-eat-dog world,
place in Charlottesville. People
the grass outside the Tivoli, or
up the good work and positive
an ultimatum, a left or a right.
came together from all walks of
walking to class with their friends.
attitudes, students and faculty!
life to stand in awe of the partial
Surrounded by a world of chaos,
there is hope for kindness. We saw
eclipse on Aug. 21, at Auraria
we are able to find peace and feel
it this past week as residents of
Campus. Amidst all the anger
good by helping one another out.
Among all the disagreement,
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 Editor James Bofenkamp jbofenk1@msudenver.edu Features Editor Maria Muller mmuller4@msudenver.edu Assistant Features Editor Miriam Mimi Madrid mayala3@msudenver.edu Sports Editor David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu Assistant Sports Editor Richard Allen rallen57@msudenver.edu Photo Editor Ali Watkins awatkin9@msudenver.edu Director of Met Media
In defense of Nickelback
T
Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu Assistant Director of Met Media Ronan O’Shea roshea3@msudenver.edu
he laziest jokes we can
because disdain for Nickelback is
make in 2017 are the ones
so vocal and relentless, it’s easy
pertaining to Nickelback.
to act as if we’ve always felt this
leave the house in his Nickelback
These mean-spirited jokes about an
way. Like we didn’t have at least
shirt, I am filled with a pride that
aging band are petty, pretentious
three Nickelback songs on our
one must feel for a child using the
and most of all, unnecessary.
iPod Minis, or cry to “Photograph”
potty for the first time. For those of
during our 8th grade graduation.
you who are close with a younger
Understand that Nickelback, a product of the early 2000s, is
Don’t think you’re above the pop
Man,” thank you very much). Every time I see my little brother
sibling, you will understand that
allowed to age. And like everything
culture that you allowed to inhabit
many of my words flow from that
from the early aughts, it doesn’t
your life. Growing out of the things
protective instinct of, “Don’t make
owe anyone the ability to age
we once cherished/tolerated is a
fun of my sibling. I’m the only one
natural part of life, as is growing
allowed to make fun of my sibling.”
bitter toward most things in general.
My brother loves something that
happiest loser you’ll ever meet.
However, it is when we outwardly
he is not supposed to. I wish we
Of course, you’re allowed
deny the things we used to enjoy
could all love something so much
has to last forever, it just has to
to dislike whatever you want.
that the issue arises. Even if they
that we’d be willing to tolerate the
make a statement in the moment
What would America be
were far away for far too long.
nonsensical bullshit that comes
it existed in. And we cannot deny
without its citizens holding a
that Nickelback made a statement
general disdain for things that
to such a general, tired consensus
across every backyard barbecue
make other people happy?
about something that serves to
move on, and that’s your issue to be
entertain. And if you think that
on a horse so high that you can hear
Nickelback exists for a reason other
heaven. If anything, remember that
than to entertain, then maybe the
this is a band that is free of arrests,
problem isn’t Nickelback. Let go
scandal and violence against
of your obsession that a bunch of
women. So perhaps for just that,
Canadian bros need to be sending a
we can find a way to stop telling
message that’ll change the world.
everyone how fucking cool we are
well. Looking back at the era of
Montana Martin
“How You Remind Me,” we can only blame ourselves for Chad Kroeger’s frosted tips. Not all music
and middle school dance for years. So now we skip ahead 20 years from the band’s conception and we’re suddenly fixated on how uncool they are. Guess what? Every piece of pop culture you loved 20 years ago is probably kind
“Looking back at the era of ‘How You Remind Me,’ we can only blame ourselves for Chad Kroeger’s frosted tips.”
of dumb. Nostalgia is a powerful drug, my friends. But I implore
We can’t allow ourselves to fall
And I must admit that my But disliking Nickelback is too
defense probably goes deeper
you to keep sucking it down. I
easy. Actually, disliking anything
than my knowledge of the lyrics
learned to embrace the garbage
is easy. But it’s simply reflex
to “Hero” (from the incomparable
of my youth long ago and I’m the
when everyone dislikes it. And
Tobey Maguire film “Spider-
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from the insecurity of others. I may never convince you to
for not liking a band from 2002. And maybe, just maybe, we really could be rockstars.
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FEATURES
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AUGUST 30, 2017
Bold print of sisterhood By Montana Martin mmart427@msudenver.edu
“You can be in your 30s and
goals within the solidified safe
50s and have a preschooler,”
space. When attendee Danielle
Bold Betties founder and
Paxton shared her desire to
CEO Niki Koubourlis said.
travel more, the Betties didn’t
lecture series hosted author and
“These women tend to bond
hesitate vocalizing their support.
adventurer Bernadette Murphy to
over the experiences.”
On Aug. 24, the Bold Betties
explore the reward of taking risks. Murphy’s lessons from
“Seeing their true belief
Bold Betties serves as a
in me, it’s so encouraging,”
jumping off point for a departure
Paxton said. “It’s hard to put
her own internal and external
from one’s comfort zone. Even
something like that into words.”
experiences with nature aligned
for those who can’t imagine
with the Bold Betties’ philosophy
actually jumping off of anything,
hadn’t participated in any of
of living boldly. Founded as a
the Bold Betties mission remains
the Bettie’s events. The night
way to connect women with the
true for any woman wishing
allowed her to experience the
outdoors and each other, the
to defy her own limits.
energy and positivity of the Bold
Bold Betties sisterhood serves
Previously to this, Paxton
“Whatever you’re comfortable
Betties community firsthand.
as a Meetup platform for roughly
doing is your first step,”
40,000 venturesome women
Koubourlis said. “Even if it’s
across the U.S. and Canada.
going to a movie by yourself.”
Photo by Montana Martin | mmart427@msudenver.edu
desire to get involved with a
During the lecture, Murphy
Bernadette Murphy inspires the Bold Betties with a passage from her latest book, “Harley and Me,” about Murphy’s adventures in learning to ride a motorcycle at age 46 on Aug. 27.
local chapter was solidified.
“Anytime we do something outdoors, we are reconnecting
spoke about fear and mortality.
with the whole world. It’s bigger
She used her recent foray into
than just ourselves,” Murphy said.
rock climbing with her partner
Accompanied by plenty of wine
With the new potential she saw in herself because of it, her
A fellow Betty approached Paxton and simply told her, “You inspired me.”
to illustrate that those concepts
for,” Murphy said. “To realize
risky that they’ve always wanted
and hors d’oeuvres, the twenty
are not always exclusive to each
we’re not alone in the world,
to do. After counting to three,
co-adventurers followed the
women in attendance at the night’s
other. Maintaining a mutual faith
that we can rewrite messages
the group collectively shouted
sentiment. Phone numbers and
event represented all walks of
with her belay partner and safety
that may already be in our
out their personal desires, goals
Facebook profiles were shared
Betty. With the age range of Bold
harness, she is overcoming her
head, that we can find strength
or dreams. Breathless cheers
amongst the rest. At the Bold
Betties set from 18-84 (and they do
lifelong fear of heights and issues
within us that we really didn’t
and applause following the
Betties headquarters, sisterhood
have an 84-year-old in one of their
with trust. Murphy faced her
have and that there’s all these
activity revealed the mutual
was found in a place where a
chapters), the company recognizes
fears to move on and up from the
wonderful things to be found.”
catharsis of the room.
sisterhood was founded.
that there is no need to categorize
things that kept her from living.
groups based on anything beyond the adventure ahead.
“That’s part of what we do this sort of Bold Betties thing
Murphy closed the night by
With the buzz of whispers
guiding the group in shutting their
audible amongst the women, the
eyes and thinking of something
group had a chance to share their
A hug between the two new
Survivors share stories and support at SlutWalk By Miriam Madrid
not property and that your nudity
I’m gonna do what I want with my
mayala3@msudenver.edu
is not pornography,” Parnes said.
face, damn it!” Taha’blu said.
SlutWalk began in 2011 in Donning pasties, attendees
Walter Paszkiewicz also
response to a Toronto police
gathered the courage to speak. The
adorned with colorful tattoos,
constable advising women to “stop
supportive crowd responded by
fishnets, combat boots and
dressing like sluts” to avoid being
chanting, “his body, his choice.”
wrapped in yellow caution tape
sexually victimized. Since then,
marched toward the west steps
SlutWalk Toronto has sparked
MSU Denver is a commuter
of the Capitol holding signs while
rallies internationally to promote
university with less sexual violence
chanting, “autonomy for all bodies.”
awareness of sexual violence.
incidents occurring on campus,
SlutWalk Denver attendees
but encouraged students to talk
Survivors of sexual violence
Parnes acknowledged that
and their allies first gathered at
and survivors shared their
the amphitheater in Civic Center
stories of survival behind a
Park to kick off the 7th Annual
colorful handwritten sign that
misconduct policy which prohibits
SlutWalk event on Aug. 27.
read, “There is no excuse for
all forms of sexual assault and
sexual abuse. No means no.”
abuse including stalking and
SlutWalk Denver is one of many cities participating across
In Denver alone, 363 rapes
about it as a prevention strategy. MSU Denver has a sexual
intimate partner violence.
Sky Yarborough encouraged participants to march strong and proud. Slutwalk served as a safe place for of all genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities on Aug. 27.
the nation that brings community
have been reported according to
together to rally, march and
a 2017 rape crime report compiled
Department reported eight domestic
speak out against rape culture.
by The Denver Post. That is an
violence offenses and seven sex
Shanna Mae Petersen, program
average of 1.5 rapes per day.
offenses. The offenders of these
assistant at the Phoenix Center
Paszkiewicz said. “I’m just glad to
Sky Yarborough, a two-spirit indigenous artist, opened the
“This affects dudes too,”
cases were not students or affiliated
at Auraria, said stalking has
have an authentic, safe and open
equally somber and joyous event by
to find SlutWalk after moving to
to the campus. The MSU Denver
become more prevalent because
space for expressing my joys
inviting the group of 40 attendees
Denver just a month ago. Valdés
student handbook defines sexual
of social media. Most stalking
and triumphs.”
to gather in a circle for a blessing.
shared the harrowing details of
assault as any nonconsensual
cases involve ex-partners.
her survival story as a university
physical contact of a sexual nature.
“You survived and that is the greatest form of resistance,” Yarborough said. “I’m proud of you for surviving.” Naomi Parnes, event coorganizer, sees SlutWalk as an empowering space for
Ana Valdés said she was grateful
In 2015, the Auraria Police
Photo by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
student for the first time in public. “This is a very important
weren’t fighting or scratching
being cyber-stalked but because
or screaming at the top of their
we live these very public lives
with such positivity. We need more
lungs, in no way, means that they
online, it’s really, really easy for
spaces like these,” Valdés said.
were consenting,” said Michael
perpetrators to know whereabouts,”
J. Phibbs, Auraria Campus
Peterson said in a previous story.
Becky Taha’blu, event coorganizer, talked about the hard
autonomy without judgement.
exterior she built from living in
“Wear something slutty and
“I think it is really hard for people to know that they are
community that works in a collective
survivors that encourages body
assert your right that your body is
“Certainly the fact that they
a male-dominated society. “I’m not going to smile, because
Police Department Chief. There were also 14 cases of
SlutWalk organizers encourage students to be involved, report
stalking reported on campus, double
any sexual violence and break
the amount from the previous year.
the stigma of survivors.
The Phoenix Center at Auraria offers a free and confidential 24-hour helpline for survivors of violence at 303-556-2255. Students can request Auraria Police to escort them to their cars late at night by calling 303-556-5740.
AUGUST 30 2017
FEATURES
7
Band of misfits welcome home in Denver for an undescribable performance By Ali Watkins
five shows since the group surprised
Marching Band but their ground-
and metal instrumentals laid a
band uniform. The sound is a mix
awatkin9@msudenver.edu
people near the Contemporary Art
shaking percussion and black
foundation for the strange sound
of genres and slightly alien.
Museum in a guerilla performance
clothes fit better in a rock concert
sampling and Gollum-like vocals.
several years ago. Gutierrez said
than a high school field.
The avante-garde band,
The East Asian influences are
The opening warmed up the audience with an upbeat, punk
itchy-O marched their electrifying
he was walking downtown when
apparent in the use of Japanese
set. Lead vocalist, Ben Roy, said
music, smoke and spectacles
an all-black attired ensemble
for headbangs. Shakos replace
Taiko drums and their dancers.
itchy-O has “the right amount
back to Denver on Aug. 26 for
appeared out of nowhere.
typical marching band hats. The
This is mixed with recognizable
of danger.” Shortly after Roy
appropriation of visuals and musical
sampling of animal noises and suits
handed off the stage to what
devices are varied. Psychedelic
resembling a high school marching
he called “a satanic mariachi
the release of their latest record, “From the Overflowing.” With an upcoming tour and first music video, Gallow’s
“That’s what drew me in,” Gutierrez explained.
They trade high-knee marches
“It was life changing.”
band,” members began entering
The masked figures value
the Gothic from every angle.
Disco, released in July, 2017
their anonymity. For itchy-O,
could be one of the most
performance and theatrics are
became their stage. Two
successful years for the group.
valued as much as music. Gutierrez
mysterious figures crowd surfed
was oblivious to the fact that one
and climbed over the balcony.
of his friends was a drummer
Others wandered into the lobby.
in the unannounced concert.
They hugged, high-fived and
“The interaction was cool, especially when they brought out the dragon” – Joey Diamante The Denver-based group got
Every crevice of the venue
Concert-veteran Lauren
danced with the concertgoers.
Sloan brought along her
Attendee Josie Cool said “It’s
friend, Joey Diamante, for his
a crazy experience of not knowing
first itchy-O experience.
where the stage and audience is.”
“The interaction was cool,
There was little space left
its start in 2009 and has grown to
especially when they brought out
after the audience filled the
over 32 members. Artists range
the dragon,” Diamante said.
room. After one encore, itchy-O
from drummers and vocalists to Chinese dragon dancers and special effects. Since their start
Sloan described the music
Fans who want more can catch
A new and unique genre
they’ve gained a cult following
is the best way to explain the
among Denver concertgoers.
strange, music ensemble.
Dan Gutierrez has seen at least
ended the immersive show.
as “a whole different genre.”
The full name is the itchy-O
Photo by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
them on tour. Their next stop in Denver will be on Halloween
Itchy-O danced with the crowd on Aug. 26 at the release party of From the Overflowing.
at the Summit Music Hall.
Musical ‘Billy Elliot’ provides hope in dark times By Avery Anderson aande133@msudenver.edu
or tamper who you are,” she said.
does not carry over off stage
Van De Hey feels this is a story
though. During our interview
of how the human spirit endures. “Billy Elliot: The Musical” is
“You watch as Billy basically
Van De Hey couldn’t stop praising the young man.
now playing eighty miles west of
has the whole town behind him and
Denver in the popular mountain
he evokes this pride and passion
half of the professional actors on
town of Breckenridge. Although
for the entire town,” Van De Hey
stage,” Van De Hey said. “He is
most know the city as a getaway
said. “Which is exciting to watch.”
the most polite and hardworking
ski town it is also home to Breckenridge Backstage Theatre. The winner of ten Tony Awards,
Playing the title role is 14 year old Lucas Moir (A Christmas
“He is more professional than
and always on top of his stuff. Can you tell I love this child?”
Story). This is one of the most
This production reminds the
“Billy Elliot: The Musical” is based
challenging teenage roles in a
audience that even in bad situations
on the 2000 movie of the same
musical as Moir not only has to
and dark times, hope can be
name. Set in the small English
sing but also tap dance and do
found in unexpected places.
town of Eastington in 1984, Billy
ballet. His character is on stage
finds a love for ballet and must
for 90 percent of the show which
dreams have died,” Van De Hey
convince his miner father that
does not allow for many breaks.
said. “Billy is this sudden light
dance is what he should be doing. The show features music by Elton John and lyrics by Lee Hall. It uses the miners’ strike of 1984 and
Moir jokingly said that the experience has been very exhausting, but rewarding. “Billy is a very angry kid,” he
“For the whole town their
that they can all get behind.” Billy’s dream to get into dance school and become a professional ballet dancer is infectious enough
financial depression of that time as
said. “Before dance he doesn’t
to lift the spirit of the bleak
the backdrop for the complexities
have anything to express himself
community and give the town
and depth of the Elliot household.
and so he is very temperamental
something to rally behind.
The overall theme of the show
and quick to anger and judgement. Once he stumbles into this dance
the current ugliness,” Van De Hey
for others. Lead actress Megan Van
class, I think something sparks
said. “This is one of those shows
De Hey (The Toxic Avenger) feels
inside of him and he is just free.”
that should ignite a flame and a light
in our contemporary era moment.
Van De Hey plays Sandra Wilkinson, Billy’s dance instructor,
“I think in our current political
who keeps a personal and cold
climate and social climate there are
distance from the boy. The icy
times we are told not be ourselves
relationship between the two
Lucas Moir (Top) and Jared Mazurek (Bottom) perform the “Dream Ballet” in Billy Elliot: The Musical at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre. ** 1/2 (out of four stars)
“Everyone needs a break from
is acceptance for oneself and love
those ideas are what are important
Photo courtesy of Michael Ascher
of hope under everybody.”
Ticket Information: “Billy Elliot: The Musical” is now playing at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre at the Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge CO, 80424.
Directed by Christopher Willard. Starring: Lucas Moir, Megan Van De Hey and Robert Michael Sanders. Through Sept. 3. For tickets visit breckcreate.org or 970- 547- 3100
8
SPORTS
AUGUST 30, 2017
2017 volleyball preview
Jenny Glenn looks to build on coach of the year honors in second season MSU DENVER BRIEFS
By Matthew Stefanski
Alyssa Kelling, the team’s leading
mstefan3@msudenver.edu
blocker, and Stephanie Laraway, who was one of the team’s top
Coming off 2016 Rocky
Hall of Fame class announced The MSU Denver Athletics Hall of Fame class for the 2017 fall semester was announced on Friday. The inductees include: Tracy Thompson Volleyball Thompson played on the school’s 1992 and 1993 teams, leading them to back-to-back conference titles and breaking into the school’s top five in several categories such as points, goals and assists. Becca Mays Women’s soccer Mays helped the soccer team to conference championships in all of her four seasons of eligibility from 2007 to 2009, earning the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament MVP in 2008. Martin Richardson Men’s soccer Martin is a decorated community member in addition to his on field success. Playing from 1983 to 1986, he was named second-team all-Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League in 1985, he also went on to earn other honors such as Colorado Rapids Community MVP in 2014. 2010 Softball Team The 2010 softball team earned the program’s first College World Series visit after going 53-6 overall and 37-2 in conference play. The team broke the NCAA Division II single season home run record and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ERA record.
Roadrunners ranked highly`in coaches’ preseason polls With fall sports just around the corner, preseason predictions are rolling in. Volleyball had the greatest showing, earning the second spot in the RMAC preseason coaches’ poll and was ranked No. 20 overall nationally. Both soccer teams were represented in coaches’ polls as well, with men’s placing fourth and women’s placing fifth. MSU Denver teams warm up with alumni games MSU Denver volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer held their annual alumni matches this past weekend. Former players came together and scrimmaged against the current teams on Aug. 26 in preparation for their upcoming regular seasons. Women’s soccer begin their regular season on Aug. 31, while volleyball and men’s soccer begin their regular season Sept. 1.
defense. Offensively, the team
Coach of the Year honors, Jenny
will look to Santaisha Sturges,
Glenn enters her second season
who was third behind Smith and
as head coach of the MSU Denver
Hoerdemann in points last season,
volleyball team looking to improve
Laraway and Vasati Fiatoa.
upon an impressive campaign. After a season that saw the
fill Torr’s shoes at setter. Alyssa
undefeated 18-0 in the RMAC, the
Svalberg, entering her senior year,
Roadrunners will enter the 2017
goes into the season with playing
season ranked No. 20 nationally,
experience over freshman Mikaela
and No. 2 in the South-Central
Kubiak and Jessa Megenhardt. The team added five freshmen
secured the No. 1 seed in the
to their roster for this season,
2016 RMAC Tournament, but lost
including setters Kubiak and
to Colorado School of Mines 3-1
Megenhardt, defensive specialist
in the finals. A trip to the NCAA
Lyric Hebert, outside hitter
Tournament saw the Roadrunners
Kayla White and middle blocker
advancing to the regional finals,
Alexis Benda. The team also
where they were defeated by
added transfer students Caiden
Angelo State University 3-0.
Rexius from Western State
The team no longer has the
University and Taylor Duryea
services of All-RMAC first team
from Dixie State University,
players Ryan Hoerdemann, team-
both outside hitters, to shore
leading scorer Michaela Smith and
up their offensive capabilities.
Brandi Torr, who was also named
Their season begins Sept. 1
both RMAC Player of the Year
against Dixie State University
and Setter of the Year. The three
at the Otter Classic in Seaside
played in all 32 games and 123
where they will play their first
sets of the Roadrunners’ matches
four games of the season. Their
last season and accounted for
home schedule begins Sept. 8 in
1146 of the team’s 2155 points.
a rematch against No. 9 ranked
However, the team is returning
MSU Denver senior Vasati Fiatoa spikes the ball during practice on Aug. 23 at the Auraria Events Center. The Roadrunners season begins Sept. 1 against Dixie State University.
The biggest question mark for the team right now is who will
team finish 27-5 overall and an
region. Last season, the team
Photo by Matthew Stefanski | mstefan3@msudenver.edu
players on both offense and
Mountain Athletic Conference
Angelo State in the Colorado
a strong defensive core. Key
Premier Challenge. Their RMAC
returnees include defensive
schedule begins a week later on
specialist Jackie Lopez, who led
Sept. 15 against Regis University.
the team with 578 digs last season,
2017 tennis preview academic player of the year.
By Matthew Stefanski mstefan3@msudenver.edu
The men’s team no longer have the services of Nic Atkinson
After a season that saw MSU
or Sam Stember, but have added
Denver men’s and women’s
freshman Daniel Lloerente to their
tennis bring home the Rocky
roster. The women’s team lost
Mountain Athletic Conference
Ana-Jelena Vujosevic, who was
championships, both teams find
named to the RMAC All-Academic
themselves without a head coach
first team, and Valerie Valencia,
entering the 2017-2018 season.
who was the 2017 RMAC Freshman
Head coach Daniel Hanstefer
of the Year for the spring season
departed to take the same position
and RMAC first-team singles.
at Ferris State University. With
Both teams’ fall seasons start
just two weeks before the start
with their only home matches on
of the season, his replacement
Sept. 14, against the University
is still to be determined.
of Nebraska-Kearney during the
The men’s team will continue
CSU-Pueblo duals. They will Photo obtained from MSU Denver Atheltics Department
to have the services of RMAC No. 1 singles and No. 3 doubles player Josh Graetz, who was named
Emily Kerr enters her senior season as an important figure for the team following three seasons and numerous awards.
first team for RMAC singles and
finish the next three matches of the tournament in Pueblo, Colorado before playing in the Air Force Invitational on Sept.
doubles, RMAC Player of the Year,
and Sportsmanship award winner
was named to the RMAC first
23, the Intercollegiate Tennis
RMAC Academic Player of the
last year. Emily Kerr, the women’s
team for double, and was named
Association regionals on Sept.
Year and the Intercollegiate Tennis
top doubles player, returns as
to the RMAC All-Academic first
28 and the Colorado Mesa duals
Association Arthur Ashe Leadership
well for her senior season. Kerr
team, as well as the 2017 RMAC
on Oct. 6 in Grand Junction.
AUGUST 30, 2017
SPORTS
9
High school cheer coach fired after forcing athletes into splits was due to him wanting more
unsafe,” said Aubree Bramel, a
money and searching for other
former cheerleader at Standley Lake.
jobs. In response to being asked if
This raises questions as to
the school faced similar complaints
where Williams picked up this
during his tenure, Piersen replied,
practice. As a Chicago native, he
“Not to my recollection.”
was a member of the Jesse White
Williams left positive impressions on the girls he worked with at Standley Lake. “My experience was nothing but
Tumblers there in the early 2000s prior to moving to Colorado. White vehemently reiterated that Williams did not pick up the
wonderful. I learned a lot from him
technique of forcing splits while
and his team,” said Megan Strayer,
with the organization, back around
a former cheerleader who Williams
2002. He asserted that the group,
worked with personally. “He’s
which has existed for 58 years,
nothing but motivated and positive.”
would have been caught by now
Assistant cheer coach Mariah
if they promoted this practice.
Cladis, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Lisa Porter and Denver Public Schools’ general counsel Michael Huckman were placed on leave in response to the district and police investigation of the videos. The Colorado High
“My experience was nothing but wonderful. He’s nothing but motivated and positive.” – Megan Strayer
School Athletics Association has also launched an investigation. The tactic shown in the video has been refuted by
to terminate the employment of
many as being outdated,
cheer coach Mr. Ozell Williams
dangerous and uncommon
was wrong,” said Tom Boasberg,
in the cheerleading realm.
Superintendent of Denver Public
“It violates all laws of human decency,” said Jesse White, Photo obtained from 9News’ YouTube
Ally Wakefield grimaces in pain as she is forced into the splits by Ozell Williams and teammates in one of eight videos captured in June. The videos were given to school administration shortly after, but no action was taken until they were released to 9News in mid August. By James Burky jburky@msudenver.edu
According to The Denver Post,
“It is also clear that the decision made at that time not
Schools in a statement Thursday. It is still unknown exactly why
the Secretary of State of Illinois
Denver East administrators kept
and founder of Jesse White
Williams when the videos were
Tumblers, in regards to Williams’
first brought to their attention. In
actions in the video. “When
a statement given to the Denver
she yelled the first time, that
Post, Williams implied that the
should have been enough.”
videos were taken out of context.
Jim Lord, Director of the
“You can definitely say that what
Williams was a contract employee
Cheerleading Coaches and
was in the video could be seen in
with Boulder High School’s
Administration Association,
a different light,” Williams said.
cheerleading program from the
stated that this practice was
East High School cheerleading
fall of 2015 until the summer
common decades ago, but is no
respond to The Metropolitan’s
coach Ozell Williams was
of 2016. Boulder Valley School
longer relevant today. Despite the
requests for a statement.
terminate following the release
District spokesperson Randall
condemnation from professionals
of several videos showing him
Barber confirmed in a statement
like Lord and Tarrant, some
forcing athletes into the splits.
Friday that Williams was relieved
claim it’s still prevalent.
Questions remain after Denver
The videos weren’t publicly
of his role after similar complaints
“I can’t say if he learned it from
available until they were sent to
of “breaking” cheerleaders
anyone at Standley, but I know a lot
9News nearly nine weeks after they
and forcing them into splits.
of gyms do it even though it’s highly
were taken. Williams can be seen
Williams’ attorney did not
This is a developing story with questions left unanswered. Follow our website www.mymetmedia.com for any further developments.
“For as long as I’ve coached
forcing high school girls as young
and when I was in cheerleading
as 13 into the splits position. The
back in ‘97, ‘98, back in those years,
most viral of these videos involves
the proper ways of getting into
Ally Wakefield, 13, crying in pain
the splits was stretching,” said
and begging for him and three other
Shavonica Tarrant, head coach
cheerleaders who are holding her
of the MSU Denver cheerleading
down, to stop. She pleads to them
team. Forcing one into the position
nine times in the 24-second video.
increases the chances of pulling or even tearing a muscle.
“When she yelled the first time, that should have been enough.” – Jesse White
volunteered at Standley Lake High School as a tumbling coach for their cheerleading team and Despite his troubles at Denver East
stunts at University of Colorado
and Boulder, Williams’ tenure at
Boulder and Denver Broncos football
Standley Lake was fairly spotless.
games. He also is the co-founder
Principal Jeff Piersen stated that
of the group Mile High Tumblers.
his early departure from the school
Mayweather defeats McGregor In what was billed as “The Fight of the Century,” Floyd Mayweather defeated Connor McGregor in the 10th round with a technical knockout. The victory brings Mayweather to a 50-0 record as a professional boxer. Mayweather announced his permanent retirement after the bout. McGregor was issued a two-month medical suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commision, and will be unable to compete until at least Oct. 26. Paxton Lynch out for two weeks Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch is expected to miss the first two weeks of the regular season. He sustained a right shoulder sprain in Saturday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. Kyle Sloter will currently fill in as backup behind starting QB Trevor Siemian. US Open champ falls 2016 US Open women’s champion Angelique Kerber of Germany fell in the first round to Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-3, 6-1. Kerber is the first defending champion to be defeated in the first round since 2005. Kerber has been in a slump for the 2017 season, running a record of 25-18 with no titles. After starting the season as the No. 1 ranked player in the world, Kerber will no longer be in the top 10 after failing to advance this tournament. MLB Player’s Weekend celebrates Little League Major League Baseball went back to its Little League roots this past weekend. Teams wore colorful pullover-style jerseys with nicknames, and players were allowed to wear and use custom cleats, gloves, mitts and bats. The event was part of commisioner Rob Manfred’s emphasis on growing baseball at a youth level. It included the Little League Classic between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, home of the Little League World Series. Hurricane Harvey forces Houston Astros to play in Tampa Bay
In 2014, Williams also
performed at the their assemblies. Williams is known for performing
NATIONAL BRIEFS
Photo from Wikimedia Commons
Ozell Williams was a member of Chicago-based Jesse White Tumblers in the early 2000s. The founder and namesake condemned Wiliams’ tactics.
Following the catastrophic hurricane in Houston, the series between the Astros and the Texas Rangers has been moved to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The move comes after the Rangers declined a proposal to swap series.
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EVENTS
EVENTS AT AURARIA
CONCERTS
8.30
College of Business Resource Fair
8.30
Emo Nite
Location Marquis Theater
AUGUST 30, 2017
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 8.30 The Cutthroat Drifters
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Cross Country
Location Larimer Lounge
Price $10
Price $8
Time 9 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
8.31 vs. Dallas Baptist Location Dallas, TX Time 7 p.m.
Location Admin Building Price Free
9.1 vs. CSU Location Fort Collins Time TBA
.
Time 10 a.m. 8.30
Turvy Organ
Location Lost Lake Lounge 8.30
Fall Welcome Back
8.31
Wovenhand
Location Marquis Theater
Price $8
Price Free
Time 8 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
Volleyball 9.1 vs. Dixie State Location Seaside, CA Time 9 a.m.
Location Lawrence St. Mall Price Free Time 11 a.m.
8.31
Poets & Wolves
Location Hi-Dive
9.1
Men’s Soccer 9.1 vs. St. Edwards Location Austin, TX Time 3 p.m.
Minus the Bear
Location Summit Music Hall
Price $10
Price $28
Time 7:30 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 9.1
First Friday Art Walk
9.1
Griz
Location Red Rocks Location Santa Fe
9.1
Electric Guest
Broncos
Rockies
Location Fox Theater
Price $49.75
Price $17
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8:30 p.m.
8.31 vs. Cardinals Location Home
9.1 vs. Diamondbacks Location Home
Price Free
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 6 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Time 6:40 p.m.
9.2
Pinback
Location Summit Music Hall 9.5
Hot Topics
9.2
X Ambassadors
Location New Belgium Brewery
Price $28
Price $25
Time 7 p.m.
Time 3 p.m.
Rapids 9.2 vs. LA Galaxy Location Away
Location Multicutural Lounge Price Free Time 12:30 p.m.
9.2 BRONCHO Location Ogden Theater
9.3
Major Lazer
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 9 p.m.
Time 6:10 p.m.
Price $65
Time 9 p.m.
Time 4:30 p.m.
Rockies 9.3 vs. Giants 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
Location Gothic Theater
9.2 vs. Diamondbacks Location Home
Location Red Rocks
Price $25
9.3 She Wants Revenge
Rockies
9.5 Sleeping With Sirens Location Fox Theater
Price $25
Price $25
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Home
Rockies 9.4 vs. Giants Location Home
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 6:40 p.m.
Time 6:40 p.m.
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The brains behind Leatherface has died Tobe Hooper, director of
Built Domino’s tough Pizza chain Domino’s and
That’s a big 10-4 on “Super Troopers 2”
automotive company Ford
The story of the cult-classic
Use of the Lasso of Truth backfires for James Cameron Director James Cameron told
down from the “Hellboy” reboot
horror classics “Texas Chain Saw
have teamed up to work on
stoner comedy “Super Troopers”
the Guardian in an interview that
as character Major Ben Dairio.
Massacare” and “Poltergeist”
implimenting self-driving pizza
will continue 16 years later with
the 2017 female-helmed film
Previously unaware of the
has passed away at age 74.
delivery cars. The prototype of
a theatrical release set for Aug.
“Wonder Woman” was a step
character’s nationality when
“Texas Chain Saw Massacare”
the Ford Fusion Hybrid includes a
20 (4/20). Fans have raised more
backwards for women. He lead his
he accepted the role, Skrein’s
was shot in 1974 with a budget
heated compartment behind the
than $4.6 million by crowdfunding
statement with the disclaimer that
choice to leave the reboot came
of only $300k, and was banned
passenger seat, and the pizzas
through Indiegogo. With more
he enjoyed the film. But as for his
after learning the character has a
in several countries for the film’s
will dispensed through the rear
than 50,000 fans backing the
feelings for the character of Diana
“mixed Asian heritage.” Skrein’s
excessive violence and gore.
window with an access code. The
month long campaign, it greatly
Prince, Cameron said, “She’s an
decision called attention to the
Hooper also directed the zombie-
first tests for the autonomous
surpassed the Broken Lizard
objectified icon, and it’s just male
controversy surrounding the
infused music video for Billy
vehicle are currently rolling
comedy troupe’s original goal of
Hollywood doing the same old
“whitewashing” of Hollywood
Idol’s “Dancing With Myself.”
through the streets of Ann Arbor,
$2 million. All five original actors
thing.” Patty Jenkins, director of
adaptations of comic book films
Michigan. Ford plans to launch a
will return in “Super Troopers
the film took to Twitter to respond.
and shows (“Doctor Strange,”
fleet of the pizzamobiles by 2019.
2” for more lowbrow hijinks.
“James Cameron’s inability to
“Iron Fist,” “Death Note”).
understand what Wonder Woman
The creator of the “Hellboy”
is, or stands for, to women all
comic series, Mike Mignola,
over the world is unsurprising as,
has also thanked Skrein for
though he is a great filmmaker, he
his decision via Twitter.
is not a woman,” Jenkins said.
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Horoscopes
Overheard this week
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19 Your favorite show will be coming to Netfl ix soon. And if it’s already on there, great! My work here is done.
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
"Who’s this ‘we,’ Richard?! The
You really need to stop taking “last call” at the bar personally.
white race?!”
Pisces
“Is it scat or stet?”
February 19 - March 20 I beg you to charge up your Nintendo DS and check in on those Nintendogs. They didn’t ask for this life.
“Pay tribute to the cat, everyone.”
Aries
“Well, I do have one with a big ol’ tit.” “I will not be cream-shamed.”
March 21 -April 19
Taking Facebook off your phone was a good first step, if not a delusional one. Go ahead, Aries. Open up that app store and reclaim your crippling addictions.
Taurus
“The only opinion I care about is the cat’s.”
April 20 - May 20 You really need to stop talking about how much you miss Vine, Taurus. Stupidity in six seconds or less isn’t hard to find outside the confines of an app.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
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
Stay strong. Don’t buy into the preemtive Halloween marketing. I promise you that the Reese’s ghosts will still be there after Labor Day.
Met Picks:
Cancer
Ways to keep your head above water
June 21 - July 22 A reminder that the human heart can only take so much abuse. Cut back to one Red Bull a day.
“Don’t be in water.” — James Burky
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Ask the question that’s been on your mind lately. The worst that they’re going to say is “No.” Actually, I’d be prepared for that...
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
I have nothing jaded for you this week, Virgo. Go out and treat yo’ self. You deserve it, you beautiful, tropical starfish.
Libra
“Step on the heads of others.” — Cassandra Ballard “Let Leo go.” — Maria Muller “Drink more alcohol so you float.” — Madison Lauterbach
September 23 - October 22 Say yes to an impromtu invite. Your Snapchat followers will thank you for it, even if your diginity won’t.
“I don’t. I embrace the wet.” — Miriam Mimi Madrid
Scorpio
October 23 -November 21 It’s time to stop dwelling on your past, Scorpio. You have too many humiliating moments ahead of you to be caught up in the things that have already happened.
“Don’t take out student loans.” —Matthew Stefanski
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21 The stars are aligning for you this week, Sagittarius. So if the moon cycle is disrupted because of said phenomenon, we know exactly who we can blame.
Sudoku
Difficulty: Easy
Crossword 64. Snoozed 65. Penniless 66. Cairo’s river 67. Curvy letters 68. Semester 69. Mast Down 1. Mediocre (hyph.)
2. Pizzeria appliance 3. Touched 4. Space 5. Certain protest (hyph.) 6. Blockheads 7. Ballpoint, e.g. 8. Sink down 9. Lend a hand
10. Not punctual 11. Keyboard wood 12. Copy exactly 13. Car style 18. Moved sneakily 21. Author Jules ____ 23. Deeply felt 24. College woman 26. Fraudulent scheme 27. “A ____ of Two Cities” 28. Scent 29. Measuring device 31. Solemn 35. Fashion magazine 36. On 37. Nearly all 39. More certain 40. Small songbird 44. Mixed greens 46. Brokers 47. Shudder 49. Desist 50. Track shapes 51. Is bold 53. Siren 55. Dummy 57. Brooches 58. Petticoat 59. Jazz’s ____ Fitzgerald 60. Go-getter 62. Prone 63. ____ versus Wade
Difficulty: Medium
Answers:
Across 1. Love seat 5. Drinks slowly 9. Baldwin and Guinness 14. Concluded 15. Bright thought 16. Costly fur 17. Picking 19. Tolerated 20. A Great Lake 21. Capital of Austria 22. Tempts 25. Yearning 26. Walk heavily 30. Nasal sounds 32. Military student 33. Twice five 34. Athletic group 38. Very many (2 wds.) 39. Stockholm resident 41. Palo ____ 42. Slight 43. Coffee server 44. Farm structures 45. Most scarce 48. Proficient 49. Atlantic fish 52. Not specific 54. Dodger 56. Passed, as time 61. Baseball great Hank ____ 62. Armored mammal
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