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Americans in all but papers DACA rally descends on Campus
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From the left, Denver Center for International Studies students, Gianelle Millan, 17, Leslie Argüelles, 17, and CCD student Sandra A. Gonzalez-Tapia, join the crowd in chanting “El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido” or “The people united will never be defeated,” on the Tivoli quad on Sept. 4.
MSU Denver graced by visit from former Mexican president By Esteban Fernandez
international partnership, the
of the world. And the leader cannot
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importance of U.S. leadership
abandon its responsibilities. A
and legacy of populism in Latin
leader doesn’t build walls.”
Denouncing populism,
America. Gov. John Hickenlooper
The former president warned
former Mexican President
and Canadian Consul General
the audience to beware of
Vicente Fox called Americans
Stéphane Lessard were also
promises made by false prophets
to their best values during a
present as part of a panel
to restore jobs and greatness.
speech at MSU Denver.
discussion later in the program.
Fox drew explicit comparisons
University President Janine
“You’re moving beyond the
between the authoritarians who
Davidson introduced Fox to a
idea that this nation is stagnant.
ruled Latin America through the
packed auditorium in the King
That the American dream is not
20th century and the current
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox,
Center on Aug. 29. The event was
real, any more. That’s false,”
populist climate running through
poses for photos after the panel at
presented by both MSU Denver
Fox said. “This nation is great,
American politics today.
Metropolitan State University on Aug. 30.
and Global Chamber Denver.
this nation is great, this nation is
Fox touched on the value of
fantastic. This nation is the leader
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Continued on pg. 4
INSIDE NEWS
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Colorado’s full response to DACA tensions OPINION
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Dueling panelists discuss Confederate monuments FEATURES
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Water Line exhibit raises environmental issues SPORTS
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Moroccan Devil makes pro debut
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Students walk out over DACA revocation
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O
n Sept. 5, students of Auraria campus and up to 25 nearby high schools united in opposition to President Trump’s decision to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The crowd of around 2500 people marched through downtown Denver before gathering in the Tivoli quad to demonstrate their support for children of undocumented immigrants.
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Denver students show solidarity in walk out By Madison Lauterbach
every day, you feel their pain, you
mlauter1@msudenver.edu
see the look on their face,” said
over 500 students who are DACA
UCD student Korinne Ruhnke.
recipients, about 400 of which
Although statements from
by the social media director
attend MSU Denver. Both MSU
student government cannot force
was “not the wisest.” Inscoe
On Sept. 5 over 2,500 students
Speakers at the rally expressed
Auraria campus is home to
and talking and talking instead
President Alex Inscoe said that
of taking action,” he said.
the Facebook comment posted
from 25 schools throughout the
their frustrations with the idea
Denver President Janine Davidson
the university administration to
wanted to make clear that the
Denver Metro area gathered on
that they could be deported from
and the Student Government
make policy changes, Solano-
group is not against freedom of
the Tivoli quad to protest the
the country they say is the only
Assembly released statements
Córdova said that a call for
speech, nor are they racist. But
dismantling of the Deferred Action
home they have ever known.
reaffirming support for DACA
sanctuary status on campus
they are in support of ending the
students and staff. In a university-
would be more than the action
DACA program in favor of more
that had already been taken.
efficient immigration reform.
for Childhood Arrivals program.
“Over the last 28 years I
The protest was hosted by
have called this country home,
wide email, Davidson wrote that
immigrant’s rights groups like
and I am not going anywhere,”
the school’s legal team would be
the Colorado People’s Alliance
said Monica Costa from
analyzing the announcement and
need to do something to protect
House released a memo stating
and the Colorado Immigrant
Padres y Jóvenes Unidos.
evaluating legal options for the
the 500 plus Aurarians who
that DACA recipients should
DACA community. The resolution
are endangered,” he said.
“prepare for departure from the
Rights Coalition in response
Others expressed that they had
“Our student governments
As of publication, the White
to the Trump administration’s
become ingrained in American
from the SGA was more vague,
announcement that the program
society and knew little about the
stating that “Students can count on
of contention with the Auraria
Trump called on Congress to pass
will be ended in six months. The
country from which they came.
us to be allies and the voice when
Campus College Republicans
a comprehensive immigration
administration urged Congress
Ariadma Segura said her father
concerns arise,” and that members
group. On Facebook they posted,
policy to replace DACA within
to pass a replacement program
had brought her family to the
stand with undocumented students.
“Very disappointing our campus
the six months before the federal
before protections are phased out.
U.S. to give them a better life, but
is being used as a rallying point
government expires the program.
Undocumented students
According to former SGA
The rally itself became a point
United States.” Earlier in the day,
believed that one day they would
President Cristian Solano-
for a program that needs to
“They better hope that
and allies marched in solidarity
return to their home country.
Córdova, the resolution from the
end. Very unprofessional by
they do, or we’re coming for
from their respective schools
However, Segura said, each year,
organization didn’t go far enough
the school administration to
them,” Solano-Córdova said.
to defend the program.
her family became more rooted.
to support the undocumented
allow the #Daca rally on our
students at MSU Denver.
campus today. It is time to
“It’s personal, even if you’re
“We learned the language,
not involved directly, it’s personal
the culture, we learned to pursue
to you because you see them
the American dream,” she said.
“It’s just flowery language. I’m tired of allies just talking
#Draintheswamp on this campus…” In a phone interview, ACCR
Colorado pledges to protect DACA students By Esteban Fernandez
are moving to bring the matter
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before congress. Gardner declared his support for the DREAM act
Colorado’s legislators
after Trump’s announcement.
circled the wagons around the
Rep. Mike Coffman and Bennet
state’s undocumented youth
already support creating a path
after the Trump administration
to citizenship for Dreamers.
made moves to end their semilegal status on Sept. 5.
“We’re going to do everything we can to protect DREAMers, but it’s
At a press conference held
really important that at the federal
Sept. 1, Gov. John Hickenlooper,
level we have leaders who will put
state House Majority Leader
politics aside and put people first
Crisanta Duran and state Rep. Dan
to come up with comprehensive
Pabon said Colorado would do
immigration reform,” Duran said.
everything it could to protect those
President Barack Obama brought
immigrants from deportation and
undocumented immigrants who
allow them to continue pursuing
were crossed into the U.S. as
their dreams and education. In a
children by their parents out of
reversal, Republican Sen. Cory
the shadows in 2012 by issuing
Gardner also announced that he
DACA. The program allowed
would join Sen. Michael Bennet in
those minors, now college age
supporting the Development, Relief,
students, to apply for two year
and Education for Alien Minors
permits to remain the U.S. Those
Act, which would shield those
who were accepted under the
immigrants from deportation while
program receive social security
creating a pathway to citizenship.
numbers, allowing recipients to
“Deferred Action was more than just a work permit. It was an avenue for me and others like
work in the country as well as pay both income and payroll taxes. MSU Denver has around 400 Photo by Esteban Fernandez | eferna14@msudenver.edu
myself to get another opportunity,”
undocumented students who
said Dreamer Salvador Hernandez.
attend either under DACA, Colorado
“It was a step out of the shadows,
Advancing Students for a Stronger
realizing what it’s like to live
Economy Tomorrow, or both.
without fear. It felt good. And
ASSET allows undocumented
the Trump administration to give
I’m not going back to that.”
students to pay in-state tuition
Congress time to come up with
rates as well as qualify for the
a replacement. For students on
we feel like a door has just been
in support of DACA students.
Colorado Opportunity Fund.
campus however, the possibility
shut down in our faces and there is
However, he urged other DACA
of congressional action isn’t
no other way out,” said Alejandro
beneficiaries to not lose hope.
enough to allay the gut punch
Fuentes, a DACA beneficiary and
Now that the executive order known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been overturned, Colorado lawmakers
DACA ends in six months time. That window was set by
Juan Gallegos, director of civic engagement and legal services at the Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition, flashes his DACA permit during a press conference regarding the fate of DACA at the state capitol building on Sept. 1. many felt with the announcement. “We feel like there is no hope,
fifth grade teacher at Denver Public Schools during a rally
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
MSU Denver hosts the outspoken Vicente Fox
The former Mexican president visited Auraria campus as part of a larger Denver trip Continued from cover
immigration is to blame as a result. “Better to begin looking at training
Fox also dropped a modified version
processes, different ways of education, so that
of his now-famous catchphrase regarding
we do educate those people that have been
President Trump’s proposed border wall
left behind,” Hickenlooper said. “We let them
during his speech. Casting the wall as
know that they are a priority, even as we begin
an expression of fear and as a waste of
to change their perception of immigrants,
time and money, Fox said to laughter,
and what immigration means for the country.
applause and cheers that Americans were
I think there’s a win-win solution there.”
“not paying for that fucking wall.” One of the reasons Fox was brought to campus was to raise the university’s profile. He toured the new Aerospace Engineering Building that recently opened on campus. President Davidson said she hoped to show off how MSU Denver worked to strengthen
“You’re moving ahead. You’re moving beyond the idea that this nation is stagnant. That the American dream is not real, any more. That’s false,” – Vicente Fox
the links between education and business to better train the next workforce generation and meet the needs of the community.
Fox’s visit also presented itself as a good opportunity for students to work on honing their professional skills. Trevor
“Walls are a waste of energy, a waste of money, a waste of time.“ – Vicente Fox
Maniscolo, a student from the journalism Photo by Mikala Redel | mredel@msudenver.edu
department, was there to practice his reporting skills for the classroom bound Post-Telegraph. It’s a web-only publication
MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Former President Vincente Fox, Governor John Hickenlooper and Canadian Consul Stephane Lessard talk in a panel on Aug. 30.
used as a training platform for students from During the panel discussion hosted by Davidson and featuring Fox, Gov.
Lawrence Washington’s reporting class. “A lot of times everybody covers A Taste
The Trump administration canceled
that the United States would suffer the
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,
consequences for failing to educate its people.
Hickenlooper and Lessard, the debate over
of Colorado or something like that, but this
putting the futures of at least 400
immigration was touched on. Hickenlooper
was a great experience,” he said. “Being
students at MSU Denver into question.
said that the debate is caused in part by
here with these politicians and all the press,
To those students, Fox had words of
Let’s make our voice be heard very clearly,” he
the changing world economy and the fact
it just kinda gives you an insight on what
encouragement. Reminding students that
said. “As I said before, the future of this nation
that the jobs that led to a stable middle
it would be like to work as a journalist.”
demography is destiny, he said that the
is in the hands of education. Good, solid,
future of the United States belongs to
professional, sophisticated education. That is for every single citizen in this United States.”
class life in yesteryear are not the same
However, President Fox’s visit
jobs that lead to success today. As a
came at a time of great uncertainty for
leaders who will be minorities. He stressed
result, people feel left behind. Some feel
undocumented students on campus.
the importance of education or else warned
“One man, one guy cannot cut off our future. So, let’s fight for it. Let’s speak up.
Forum introduces mid term state candidates By Carly Hollinshead
servants. They are supposed to work for the
of state,” Griswold said, “As a result,
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betterment of the most vulnerable among
over 6,000 people in the state of Colorado
us, which they are not doing,” Field said.
have canceled their voter registration.”
Prospective voters filled Armstrong Hall
Steve Lebsock, running for state
on the Colorado College campus to the brim
treasurer, emphasized the importance
on Sept. 2 for the State of the State forum.
of electing leaders people can trust.
The forum, organized by the El Paso
“Trump has pulled together an election commission based on false allegations of voter fraud.“ – Jena Griswold
“One thing I learned in the Marine Corps
County Democrats and the Colorado
is the importance of having a steady hand.
College Democrats, allowed local and
I will invest the state of Colorado’s money
state candidates for the 2018 mid-term
with a steady hand,” Lebsock said.
elections, as well as activist groups to meet the public and articulate their platforms. More than 15 candidates, ranging from those running for state treasurer to those running for Congress, attended and spoke
Griswold also plans to strengthen
“We continue to elect people who have no idea what it is to be us.“ – Jena Griswold
Colorado’s democracy by increasing the number of people participating. “I would enact automatic voter registration. Everyone will be registered to vote as soon as
directly to voters before taking part in a forum and Q&A with other candidates. Betty Field, a Democrat running for
they interact with the state. When you register “When you write a check to the state of Colorado, it is deposited into Wells Fargo.
Colorado’s 5th Congressional District,
I will draft an RFP that allows our local
saw the forum as an opportunity to
Colorado banks to compete. It shouldn’t
meet the people and get her platform
just be the big six competing for funds. We
out to a greater number of voters.
have great local banks, and they should
According to Field, one of the most pressing issues facing Colorado voters is the quality of the people they are electing.
for your college classes, for example, you will Photo by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
Secretary of State candidate Jena Griswold speaking about her plans if elected at State of the State town hall meeting at Colorado College on Sep. 2.
be able to compete,” Lebsock said. Jena Griswold, a candidate for
A central theme of this forum was the need to get more citizens involved in Colorado’s democracy. The State of the State forum, which provided Colorado voters direct access to
“Trump has pulled together an election
Colorado Secretary of State, emphasized
commission based on false allegations of
the importance of electing a secretary
voter fraud. Every secretary of state in the
have no idea what it is to be us. Our
of state who will protect voting rights
nation condemned this commision except
representatives are supposed to be public
against attack at the national level.
three, one of which is our current secretary
“We continue to elect people who
automatically be registered,” Griswold said.
many of the candidates who hope to earn their votes, was a step in this direction.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
OPINIONS
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Confederate monuments For
F
staff
or decades people have been
already removed monuments
of today and apply them to the past
petitioning and protesting for
with additional proposals being
or there would be nothing left.
the removal of Confederate-
written by the day. When all of
The other issue to look at
Era statues and monuments, but
these monuments have fallen what
when it comes to the removal of
with no success. Until recently.
will be next? The cult of outrage
Confederate monuments is the
will not be satisfied with just
cost. It cost the city of New Orleans
more cities have been removing
Civil War monuments, and will
2.1 million dollars to remove the
Confederate monuments,
soon move on to other historical
statues, when Landrieu said it
and with it there has been an
figures. Where does it stop?
would only cost $170,000 and be
Within the last year more and
increase in protests being held
Just last October there were
either in support or opposition. Should cities be bending under
Devyn Deeter
political pressure to remove these historical monuments? NPR conducted a poll recently finding 44% of African-Americans
protests at the American Museum
spending 2.1 million dollars of
of Natural History in New York City
funds on something only 20% of
to remove a statue of Theodore
the population wanted removed.
majority of people want the statues to remain, what is the goal here? Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of
paid for privately. It’s hard to justify
The Civil War is part of America’s
“The cult of outrage will not be satisfied with just Civil War monuments, and will soon move on to other historical figures.”
history and remembering that with monuments, memorials and statues
want the monuments to stay
New Orleans, Louisiana had
compared to the 40% who want
four monuments removed from
them removed, and six out of
the city this last year causing
ten Americans in general want
quite the controversy. When
the statues to remain. If this is
Louisiana State University polled
the case who are the cities really
residents of Louisiana, three out
Roosevelt and change the name
should be removed from history
listening to? Even Andrew Young,
of four supported the monuments
of Columbus Day. Using this logic
or have their statues taken down
former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia
staying, and only 20% wanted
one could claim that monuments
or defaced? We must remember
and civil rights activist voiced his
them gone. How is that acting in
of the Founding Fathers should be
and celebrate our history and not
support for keeping Confederate
the interest of the people? Even
removed because they supported
give into demands from fringe
monuments. Young believes that
now there is a petition circulating
slavery, or because they were
groups that will only want more
Stone Mountain in particular is a
asking that the law be changed
sexist for thinking women should
and more the more they are given.
“tremendous carving,” and “didn’t
to bring back the monuments.
stay at home raising children. One
want to see it destroyed.” When the
Twenty-two cities have
cannot take the morals and ideals
is important. Removing and erasing history is a slippery slope. Almost all major historical figures would not hold up to the moral standards of today. Does that mean they
to reply. She argued that moving
nearby to explain what the statues
in line for burritos.
them to museums had the same
meant. I asked, what story would
effect as destroying them. After all,
they tell? Later, she was surprised
who goes to museums anymore?
to learn that on the second day of
As Chipotle is wont to do, the interminable line meant extra
It’s a fair, if blunt, point. Putting
time waiting for carnita flour-
the Civil War, the Vice President of
wrapped goodness. Naturally,
them in museums means less
the Confederacy blithely admitted
opportunities for conversation
foot traffic to see the statue put
that it was all for the right to own
presented itself. With the threat of
in its proper historical context.
slaves. She admitted that her school
The United States is not the
experience in Colorado never taught
awkward silence threatening my
only place that has had to struggle
companion and I, we aimed to save Esteban Fernandez
with difficult legacies. Europe suffered through the Holocaust,
over the latest controversy
her much about the Civil War.
The monuments we raise are
genocide invaded Rwanda and Asia has been visited by atrocity
about more than just the truth of
topic of Confederate statues in
of the lost cause spread like a cancer
several times. But look closely
history. It’s about the stories we
modern American cities while
throughout the South, recasting
at the monuments left behind in
tell ourselves about our nation.
in line at a fast-casual joint.
unrepentant slaveholders into
those areas. Eastern Europe tore
Those statues were raised because
heroic figures doomed to struggle
down the paeans to communism
the men who made them had an
against the belligerent North.
left behind by the Soviets.
ideology to preserve. They weren’t interested in historical truth.
Nothing could be further from
argument was as follows.
the truth. There were no kindly
Destroying the statues
slave masters. To hold another
would be a mistake, however,
human in bondage is to deny a
keeping them in public view is
person’s essential humanity.
“The monuments we raise are about more than just the truth of history.”
reminder to former slaves that the
Monuments to Holocaust exist,
represent history. They represented
old masters had never truly left.
but they are somber memorials
existential threat to the nation. After the end of the Civil War, the leaders of that failed insurrection
I proposed moving them to museums. Doing so would allow the statues to be properly contextualized. My viewpoint safely
It’s on us to ask ourselves who we want to be. At some point, it stops being about what the majority wants and about what is simply right and wrong. Majorities have been
Those statues were raised as a
was that the statues didn’t just a failed ideology that posed an
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wrong before, to disastrous results. There is plenty to be proud of
to the victims, not triumphant
about this country. As citizens,
odes to the camp guards.
we have to ensure we’re picking
My friend tried arguing that
the right things to celebrate.
keeping the statues up allowed
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And to think, Colorado fought
history in their own image. The myth
unacceptable. My reasoning
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on the side of the Union.
embarked on a mission to remake
against the statues first. My
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That’s how we broached the
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
‘Appropriate’ looks at racism with white eyes opportunity to discuss racism.
By Avery Anderson aande133@msudenver.edu
The cast includes young adult Rhys, teenage Cassidy
In a time when political and
and child Ainsley, creating the
racial statements constantly
opportunity to discuss racism
populate our news feeds and
head on with children at different
television screens, we find
developmental stages. Instead
ourselves more aware of racial
the dialogue consisted of loss of
themes in entertainment.
family, abandonment of family
People are actively seeking
and acceptance of family.
out various forms of expression
As the season premiere for a
to analyze our current political
historic and provocative theater
status. For Curious Theatre
like Curious, it was disappointing.
Company this makes an opportune
Curious has always prided
time to start their 20th anniversary
themselves on presenting work
season with Branden Jacobs-
that as Producing Artistic Director
Jenkins’ “Appropriate”.
Chip Walton says, “advocates for
Jacobs-Jenkins has been hailed
a future that is better than today.”
as one of the brightest up-and-
A production should
coming American playwrights.
not assume that it’s point
At 32, he has written six critically
of correcting our past
acclaimed plays, won several
mistakes will be understood.
awards and was named a class
Assuming anything about race
of 2016 MacArthur Fellow.
nowadays is inappropriate,
Curious’ production of
even in “Appropriate.” Photo by Michael Ensminger
“Appropriate” marks this Obie Award winning plays regional premiere and the introduction
(Right to left) Dee Covington, Sean Scrutchins, Erik Sandvold, Audrey Graves and Mare Trevathan in ‘Appropriate’ at Curious Theatre Company.
“Appropriate” * * * (out of four)
of Jacobs-Jenkins’ work to the Rocky Mountain Region.
Franz is the recovering alcoholic
conversation starter about
to 13-year-old Cassidy who had
that is trying to make amends
racism in different forms in
been looking through the photos.
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patriarch, siblings Franz, Toni
to those he has hurt. Daughter
modern America, but it is not.
When asked if she felt anything
“Appropriate”
and Bo must come back to their
Toni, played by Dee Covington, is
looking at the images, Cassidy
is now playing at
father’s southern plantation
a tough and determined woman
acts of old-south racism and its
responded with, “No, should I?”
Curious Theatre Company,
and take care of the estate.
forged in life’s fires who refuses
ripples in our modern society but
Once reunited, the family
to believe her father could have
instead of engaging in a thoughtful
to have an insightful conversation
Denver CO 80204.
dramas play out, raising old
been a party to such horrible acts.
dialogue turns the conversation
with the future of our country
Directed by Jamil Jude.
into a rant of problems that
about racism, River simply walks
Starring: Sean Scrutchins,
this white family is facing.
away and leaves the girl alone.
Dee Covington, Rhianna
After the death of the family
wounds and tensions.
The rest of the family jumps to
The production brings up
Instead of using the moment
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The family stumbles upon a
the conclusion that only a racist
photo album that holds disturbing
could keep these photos in their
pictures of African Americans
house. After a series of adverse
chance to have an engaging and
script to subtly slip in compelling
Through Oct. 14.
being killed. The photos raise
events, the wholesome view of her
strong conversation about racism
monologues about racism in
Tickets start at $20.
many questions about their
father is the last shred of good in
but veered away. It wound up
hopes that the audience will
For tickets visit
deceased father, dividing the
her life and she will not give it up.
its punch but never threw it.
walk away thinking about it,
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This was evident in a scene
instead of standing on a soap
or 303-632-0524 .
where River, Frank’s fiance, talks
box. But it becomes a missed
family as they all take sides. Played by Sean Scrutchins,
“Appropriate” sounds, looks and acts like an engaging
The show set up the perfect
Jacobs-Jenkins used his
DeVries and Erik Sandvold.
Too Many Zooz brings BrassHouse sound to Bluebird Theater By Maria Muller
band features Leo Pellegrino
“Daddy’s Issues” and “Formation”
mmuller4@msudenver.edu
who plays baritone saxophone
and were asked to join her at the
and Matt Doe on the trumpet.
Country Music Awards in 2016.
The trio that makes up the
Parks said their style is just
“We just got a call that B said
band Too Many Zooz pumps
starting to come together and is
get to L.A. And when she says
out a rhythmic blend of jazz and
more about each individual bringing
get to L.A., you get to L.A.,”
African drums with ambitious
their own thing to the group. Parks’
Parks said. “We didn’t know
adrenaline. Their unique sound
percussions create a cadence
what was happening until much
got its start in the subway stations
mixed with an indigenous shake
later and it was all over.”
of New York City where they were
and rattle. Doe’s trumpet leads
just trying to make a dime.
with lyrical wails that demand
four EPs and a full-length studio
“The subway sort of dictated
Too Many Zooz has released
attention. And Pellegrino, also
album titled “Subway Gawdz”
what we did. It’s what made
known as Leo P., blows out bass
which dropped in 2016. They’ll be
money,” said David Parks, also
with brute force while swinging
jazzing out at the Bluebird Theater
known as King of Sludge.
his legs with the tempo.
on Sept. 7 and 8. Parks encourages
Along with Parks and his
The group’s live videos on
self-crafted percussions set
YouTube went viral and attracted
comprised of instruments he’s
the attention of Beyonce’s team.
played throughout his life, the
The band performed on the songs
people to come out for a show to Photo by Michael Weintrob
hear real people playing real music.
(Left to right) King of Sludge, Leo P. and Matt Doe
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Water percolates to the forefront in art exhibit Water Line: A Creative Change examines impending water issues
By Miriam Mimi Madrid
about race every day. White
to be delivered into the homes
mayala3@msudenver.edu
people usually don’t,” he said.
of thousands in her city.
Jenkins said he could have
“She’s a thing, she’s like the one.
Sculptures of colorful
easily compiled photographs from
One of the main activists and pretty
repurposed plastic waste, a
places where people deal with the
eccentric character that has not
daily journal of the relationship
contamination and corporatization
backed down one bit,” Jenkins said.
between a river in New Delhi and
of water like Standing Rock,
its inhabitants and a simple pitcher
Flint, DC, California or the Navajo
of water are examples of the
Reservation where the Animas
thought-provoking works sharing an
River is polluted with Uranium.
artistic home under MSU Denver’s
Jenkins chose to keep it
Center for Visual Art until Oct. 21.
simple. “Let’s start by getting
“Visitors will learn not only
the water here,” he said.
about the challenges we face, but
“Water just is, let’s face it. There’s the sun, the earth, the sky and they are just elemental.” – Matt Jenkins
“Water just is, let’s face
what can be done both individually
it. There’s the sun, the earth,
and collectively to manage
the sky and they are just
and Merritt Johnson share May’s
and sustain our scarce water
elemental,” Jenkins said.
determination to envision and push
resources,” said Cecily Cullen, CVA Managing Director and curator. The exhibition “Water Line: A Creative Change” explores existential questions about the one
The contextual piece “Water
Artists like Nicholas Galanin
for a world of accountability. Their
from Flint, Michigan,” follows
piece “Lifts The People with Shows
the simplistic ideology and takes
a Good Way” interacts suggestively
it an experiential step further.
in attack toward Cannupa Hanska
Jenkins reached out to Detroit
Luger’s piece “This is Not a Snake.”
element we all need to survive and
native and water activist Lynna
are mostly composed of, water.
Kaucheck from Food & Water Watch.
uses darker shades of color as “a
“Water is the center of concern
Luger said the Water Line piece
The organization is dedicated to
subversive choice, representing our
and debate everywhere,” said
keeping corporations that put
dependency, or our bond, to oil.”
Cecily Cullen, CVA Managing
profit before people accountable
Director and Curator.
and advocate for a democracy
environmental and sustainability
that improves people’s lives and
sciences student at Cornell
protects the environment.
University, felt the “Water Line”
The exhibit features 19 artists that speak to the issues impacting water globally through
Michelle de Leon, an
Kaucheck flew to Flint two
exhibit did justice to water issues
photography, mixed-media
days after she met with Jenkins
during her recent visit in Denver.
installation, video, ceramic and
and agreed to bring water
She’s very passionate about water
sculpture. Each artist documents
back from the kitchen sink of
and angered at big corporations
and reflects on the local struggles
someone’s home in Flint.
that are subsidized and don’t
of water toxicity, contamination and corporate battles.
“Unlike reading an article, we all know what’s happening in Flint
MSU Denver assistant professor
“I feel a deep obligation to honor this earth and I understand
Matt Jenkins is also displayed in
water yourself. You see the sediment
that water is critical in that
the exhibit. Jenkins, who teaches
and the way the water is impure. You
equation,” de Leon said.
socially engaged art courses,
can even smell it. It smells terrible.” His collaboration with
Jenkins feels similarly with de Leon about the sacred bond
critical race theory naturally
Kaucheck brought him water
intersect with environmental
directly from the home of Melissa
and socio-economic issues.
Mays, an activist and mother
there’s no separation between
in Michigan. Mays is keeping
us and it,” said Jenkins. “People
have a conversation in their
government officials accountable
drank that, kids drank that and
heads or with somebody else
for allowing contaminated water
you need to bear witness.”
“Most people of color probably
MSU professor Matt Jenkins speaks in his office about his efforts toward flint and the water line exhibit on Sept. 1.
protect their water resources.
Michigan,” Cullen said. “You see the
spoke of how the art world and
Photo by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
humans have to water. “Water goes into our bodies,
Upcoming Events: Thu 9/14, 6 p.m.
Artist talk with Anna McKee & Jim White, CU Boulder Professor of Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies
Wed 9/20, 6 p.m.
Art, Democracy and Water, artist talk with Matt Jenkins and Lynna Kaucheck of Food & Water Watch
.
“I feel a deep obligation to honor this earth and I understand that water is critical in that equation.” – Michelle de Leonor Each contributor in the exhibit reflects and engages viewers with society’s role in protecting the environmental legacy for future generations. De Leon knows that if her family, friends and strangers don’t have access to clean water they won’t live healthy productive lives.
Photo by Miriam Mimi Madrid | mayala3@msudenver.edu
Matt Jenkins collaborated with Lynna Kaucheck to bring tap water poured on June 10 from activist Melissa Mays’ home in Flint, MI.
Events at CVA are free and open to all. Visit www.msudenver.edu/cva for full events listings and to register.
Photo by Miriam Mimi Madrid | mayala3@msudenver.edu
Michelle de Leon, student at Cornell University, contemplates over Aurora Robson’s piece Jetsam during her visit at CVA on Sept. 5.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
FEATURES
9
Denver meditation studio invites all to experience focus and healing By Jordan Benschop jbenscho@msudenver.edu The Lotus Meditation Studio, located at 228 Broadway, celebrated their grand opening on Aug. 21. For those seeking a place to learn and practice meditation, the entire community is invited to come experience the many benefits of this mindful tradition. Whether you’re new to the term or consider yourself an enlightened yogi, the studio offers meditation classes, workshops and healing therapies guided by a diverse group of knowledgeable instructors. For all newcomers, the first class is free. By definition, meditation is an action that allows an individual to think deeply or focus the mind for a period of time, usually for religious or spiritual purposes. The Lotus is focused on maintaining a secular attitude toward the practice. The goal of the studio is to create a space of healing relaxation for people of all backgrounds and beliefs. “We want to be a sanctuary in Photos courtesy of The Lotus - A Meditation Studio. Instructor,
the city, palpable for the general
Skylak, demonstrates the Lotus position.
public,” Amanda Schaal, studio responses like stress and anxiety.
enlightened instructors are trained
designed relaxation areas, a retail
A plethora of studies, like the ones
in multiple facets, including Reiki
shop and an area for tea, this studio
published in the Forbes article
and energy healing, spiritual
is eager to draw in those who are
“7 Ways Meditation Can Actually
psychology, clairvoyant reading,
searching for self-awareness and
Change the Brain,” suggest that
sound healing with singing
peace of mind. On Sept. 30, a grand
meditation can be an effective
bowls, shamanic healing and
opening party will be held at the
method to counter these emotions.
more. These mindful practices
studio, including live music and
specific student pricing that may
Improved focus, productivity and
will be available in the coming
treats. Schaal and her assistant
be available in the near future.
all levels. A specific beginners
happiness are other ‘side effects’ of
months. Private meditation
manager, Lynnea Tai, expressed a
class is being offered as well.
mindful practice. The Lotus hopes to
sessions will be accessible for
warm welcome to all prospects.
offer students coping mechanisms
those seeking a one-on-one
that will adhere to these.
experience with an instructor.
manager, said. “We are a very approachable environment. Don’t let the word meditation scare you.” The goal is to make meditation an affordable practice for students and the surrounding community. Schaal mentioned
The current class schedule includes three daily sessions. The
“We are a very approachable environment. Don’t let the word meditation scare you.” – Amanda Schaal
“We have a Let’s Get it Started
Wake Up class to energize, Midday
class for those who aren’t sure
Mindbreak to help clear the mind
where to start,” Schaal said.
mid-workday, and Wind Down to
For students of Auraria Campus,
The studio’s grand opening
The Lotus Meditation Studio is
brought a confident agenda for
Denver’s newest location to find
decompress at the day’s conclusion.
the burden of commuting can
future plans. More classes are
out what meditation can offer.
All the sessions are catered to
be enough to trigger negative
on the way. The studio’s team of
Complete with several elegantly
After the free first class, individual sessions are available for $20. Each class lasts around 30-45 minutes. Packages are also available in bundles of 5, 10, 15 and 20. For a month of unlimited classes, the studio is offering a limited-time price of $49, compared to the normal fee of $99.
The Lotus opened its relaxing space to the public Sept. 30 for a grand opening party. Their mission is to offer affordable services to students and locals.
“Don’t have an expectation,” Tai said. “Be open to what it could be.”
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$129 course materials
Books, study guides and practice test Optional:
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SPORTS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
11
Athletics department launches app MSU Denver partners with SuperFan to launch rewards app
By David Schaut
sporting events throughout the
dschaut@msudenver.edu
season, interacting with MSU
MSU DENVER NEWS
Denver athletics on social media The MSU Denver athletics department announced the
signing up for the app. Some
addition of a free app to their
of the rewards include MSU
Roadrunner Rewards program.
Denver clothing, merchandise,
The app, officially called
lanyards, tumblers and unique
SuperFanU MSU Denver
athletics experiences. They
Roadrunner Rewards, is an
even offer drawings for a $250
easy-to-use portal into the
textbook scholarship and a
Roadrunner Rewards program. It
month-long parking pass.
offers students, fans and users a
MSU Denver senior Jordan
variety of MSU Denver-oriented
Roland thinks the app is a great
benefits. It is named for the
way for fans to earn rewards.
platform it is built on, SuperFanU,
“I think it’s something that I
which has created similar apps
would use,” Roland said. “I like to
for more than 50 universities,
go to sporting events, so I’m going
including Colorado State
to try to redeem as many points as
University, Clemson University
possible because I definitely want
and University of Michigan.
a t-shirt or a hat, or something
Per the company’s website, “SuperFan was born from
Cross-country wraps competition at the CSU-Duals
within the app and even simply
like that. It’s very creative.” The app also serves as a great
Photo by Michael Ortiz | mortiz28@msudenver.edu
Rowdy the Roadrunner, the official athletic mascot of MSU Denver. for Roadrunner Rewards. “You now have the ability
been a great program for us.” The app, which is available
to earn points for tweeting and
on the Google Play Store or the
necessity to help schools connect
source of MSU Denver sports
posting on Facebook when
Apple App Store, isn’t the only
with their fans, find out who
news. There will be seven tabs in
at an event,” Kietzmann said.
way to sign up for the Roadrunner
their fans truly are, engage and
the app that include news, video
“You can also watch highlight
Rewards program. Students
reward them, and provide schools
highlights, social, a gear store
videos, get the news and shop
can visit www.msudenver.edu/
with data they never had before
and even a rewards leaderboard
for Roadrunners gear directly
roadrunnerrewards to sign
to help them market smarter.”
tab where users can check how
from the app. That is all on top of
up through the online portal,
they rank against other fans.
being able to check in at events
and can also view a list of
rewards card, users earn points
MSU Denver Associate Athletic
directly from your device based
some of the various prizes and
toward various rewards by
Director John Kietzmann thinks
on GPS technology. It really is a
how many points they need
doing things like checking in at
it’s a move in the right direction
major upgrade to what has always
to accrue to earn them.
Much like a grocery store
MSU Denver golf finishes Samuel Proal Invite tied for third
Roadrunner Athletics recap The fall sports season begins Men’s Soccer September 1, 2017
at St. Andrew’s University
September 3, 2017
at St. Mary’s University
Women’s Soccer L 2-1 L 4-3
August 31, 2017
at Dallas Baptist University
September 2, 2017
at St. Andrew’s University
W 1-0 L 1-0 2OT
Women’s Volleyball September 1, 2017
vs Dixie State University
September 1, 2017
vs Cal Poly Pomona
Otter Classic hosted by California State University Monterey Bay
W 3-0 W 3-2
September 2, 2017
vs Northwest Nazarene University September 2, 2017
at California State University Monterey Bay
The MSU Denver cross-country teams fi nished their fi rst competition of 2017 on Sept. 1 at the Colorado State University Duals. The men fared slightly better than the women and fi nished in seventh place out of a total of nine teams. Senior Brandon Krage, arguably the men’s best runner of 2016, started the season with the best time for the Roadrunners. He fi nished the 5k course 21st overall with a time of 15:21. Senior Jason Carey had the second best time for the Runners with a time of 15:50. The women’s team fi nished last in ninth place. Shining for the women was senior Mali Smith, who fi nished fi rst for the Runners and 60th overall with a time of 19:56. Redshirt freshman Alden Gruidel fi nished right behind Smith in 61st place with a time of 19:59. The meet included the likes of the University of Colorado, CSU, Wyoming and the University of Northern Colorado. The next meet for both teams takes place at the Colorado College Invite on Sept. 9 in Colorado Springs.
L 3-0 L 3-0
MSU Denver’s golf team completed their fi rst tournament of the season on Sept. 5 in the Samuel Proal Invitational at the Pueblo Country Club. The Roadrunners’ twoday stroke total was 636, good enough to tie for third place with Western New Mexico. The University of Colorado– Colorado Springs won the tournament with a total of 604 strokes, and CSU-Pueblo, the host school, fi nished in second place with 613 strokes. Sophomore Jennifer Hankins led the Runners and shot a two-day score of 152. Her best day was on day two when she shot a 74, the best round for any Roadrunner in the tournament. Junior Tori Glenn had the second best score for the Runners with a 162, and right behind her was senior Lindsey Gullikson with a 163. The team is still without a head coach after Ben Portie accepted the women’s golf head coach position at the University of Northern Colorado after last season. The team’s next competition will be at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Invite Sept. 11-12 at the Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood.
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SPORTS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
From Moroccan slums to the cage
Youssef Zalal’s journey from schoolyard fights to Colorado MMA NATIONAL BRIEFS Brock in the saddle again The Denver Broncos have reunited with quarterback Brock Osweiler. After backup Paxton Lynch sustained a shoulder injury that will keep him on the sidelines for more than a month, the Broncos reunited with the former backup to Peyton Manning and important figure in the team’s run to a victory in Super Bowl 50. Osweiler, who was poised to take over for Manning after his retirement, left the team somewhat controversially to sign a lucrative contract with the Houston Texans. After a trade to the Cleveland Browns in March, he was released, making him available.
Buffaloes triumph in Rocky Mountain Showdown The University of Colorado won the 89th Rocky Mountain Showdown by a score of 17-3 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 1. The 65th victory for CU over Colorado State University in the competition was not without controversy, as CSU lost two touchdowns on questionable offensive pass interference calls. CU running back Phil Lindsay ran for 140 yards, including a 45 yard touchdown run to start the scoring.
Rockies tailspin continues Following a sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies are on the fringe of falling out of a playoff spot. The Rockies won their first game of the most recent series against the San Francisco Giants to put themselves 1.5 games up on the Milwaukee Brewers for the second wild card spot, a fraction of the lead they once had. Offensive struggles have led the team to a 13-18 record since Aug. 1, as the team has only scored more than three runs 13 times in that span. The team plays the Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams in playoff spots, in 11 of their remaining 24 games, facing an uphill battle to make the postseason.
By Jake Howard
I was just like hyped. I would
jhowar50@msudenver.edu
go to the school, the gym, then home, everyday,” Zalal said.
Coming off a successful
Zalal was just 12 years old
professional debut at Sparta
when he began kickboxing, but
Combat League 31, Morocco’s
after two years of training he
own Youssef Zalal looks to
fell in love with the sport. “I was
stay undefeated and become
just like, from then, I wanted to
a world champion.
become a world champion, but
On Aug. 19, Zalal defeated Michael Santos via D’Arce choke in the third round in his first
when I came here the whole story changed,” he said. After arriving stateside, Zalal’s
professional fight, a momentous
focus shifted from kickboxing
occasion after years of adversity
to mixed martial arts.
and hard work that got him to this
“I didn’t know what MMA was.
point. After moving to Aurora
I had never seen a cage fight in
from Morocco when he was
my life,” Zalal said. “I was like
15, he was forced to start over
why are they hugging each other?
with his mother nearly 5,000
I was like what is this? And then,
miles away. Since then, he has
boom, started MMA after a year.”
fought through the challenges
Photo by Mark Stahl | mstahl5@msudenver.edu
Youssef Zalal originally from Morocco is now part of the Factory X Gym in Englewood and has championship aspirations in Mixed Martial Arts.
Zalal wasn’t the only one in his
of losing his biggest fan in his
family unfamiliar with the sport.
whole time, motivating others,”
badly by a Brazilian jiujitsu brown-
brother and being away from
His mom thought the fights were
said teammate Brandon Royval.
belt for the entire first round,
home. He didn’t know what mixed
to the death. Even though his
“He’ll pick up a move real quick
but promptly knocked out his
martial arts was, but was very
friends and family didn’t quite
and drill it like 30 times. He’s
opponent 15 seconds into the next.
familiar with the art of combat
understand the sport of MMA,
just naturally talented,”
It’s something he’s excelled at.
Zalal began training full-time.
Zalal just loves to fight. He
“I started doing jiujitsu
“Morocco, man, Morocco
Since moving to Colorado, life still hasn’t been perfect for
trains and coaches full time and
Zalal. Tragedy struck him and
was tough,” Zalal said when
classes at American Top
eagerly tried to get on a fight
his family when his brother
asked about his life. “I got into
Team,” Zalal said. “Me getting
card six months into training,
was killed in a drunk driving
my first fight when I was about
tapped like eight times in one
but his coaches at American
accident when Youssef was 18.
10, so I was going to school
round, I was getting murdered.
Top Team made him wait.
and stuff, but it’s liked we lived
I only had heavyweights,
in what you call the hood or
welterweights to train with, but
I got a muay thai fight,” Zalal said.
fateful day his brother passed. “He
whatever you call it. It’s not a
I never wanted to quit. I always
“I was 16, that fight. It went so well
was my biggest fan. I was trying to
good environment for the kids.”
want to win, whatever I do.”
they called me the next week and
kill myself after my brother died. I
they wanted me to be the main
tried taking pills and they stopped me, it’s a big reason I don’t drink.”
Zalal has faced adversity
This mentality has allowed
“I waited a year-and-a-half then
“I was the last one to hold him,” Zalal said, reflecting on that
his whole life, leading him to
Zalal to succeed in both mixed
event. And I was the main event
some trouble as a kid. He noted
martial arts and muay-thai.
and I just murdered that kid.”
how his mother used fighting
He won five out of his six
to keep him off the streets.
amatuer MMA fights and three
thai career, Zalal competed in his
become obsessed with the
out of his four in muay thai.
first MMA bout at the age of 18.
sport of mixed martial arts.
“She put me in kickboxing classes. I was like an energy kid,
“He’s intense, going the
After an impressive muay
In that fight, he was beaten
Zalal vowed to make his brother proud and has since
“No parties, no girls, I just stay focused,” Zalal said, “I put in way too much time and sacrifice to even try to stop. No one’s stopping me.” The dedication and work ethic Zalal brings to Factory X, the team he joined after leaving American Top Team in 2016, is also recognized by his teammates. “He’s real good, he’s fast, he’s young, the kid’s good,” said UFC veteran and teammate Chris Camozzi. Zalal’s natural talent is a true testament to his background and has been apparent since his mother enrolled him in kickboxing classes almost a decade ago. This minor disctaction proved to be
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the first step in becoming one of the most promising prospects in professional mixed martial arts. Zalal said, “I want to become UFC Champion and take it back to Morocco and show them, show Photo by Mark Stahl | mstahl5@msudenver.edu
Youssef Zalal, a recently-turned-pro fighter from Morocco, spars with Brandon Royval of Lakewood during a work out at The Factory X Gym in Englewood on Aug. 31.
her, that’s what I’m going to do.”
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
EVENTS AT AURARIA 9.6
Open Mic Night
CONCERTS 9.6
Foster the People
Location Ogden Theater
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ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 9.6
AJJ
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Soccer
Location Marquis Theater
Price $35
Price $15
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Garage Lounge Price Free
9.7 vs. Seattle Pacific Location Home
9.7 vs. Seattle Pacific Location Home
Price Free
Price Free
Time 3 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
Time 4 p.m. 9.6
The Hotelier
Location Globe Hall 9.6
Adaptive Yoga
9.7
Jason Isbell
Location Red Rocks
Price $5-15
Price $40
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball 9.8 vs. Angelo State Location Home
Location PE Building Price $25 Time 5 p.m.
9.7
TOO MANY ZOOZ
Location Bluebird Theater
9.8 Fitz & The Tantrums
Women’s Golf 9.11 RMAC Fall Invite Location Lakewood
Price Free
Price Free
Time 2:30 p.m.
Time All day
Location Fiddler’s Green
Price $15
Price Varies
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 9.7
Resume Cafe 9.8
Tiger Army
Location Globe Hall Location Admin Building
9.9
Real Estate
Rockies
Rockies
Location Breckenridge Brewery
Price $27.50
Price Varies
Time 8 p.m.
Time 1:30 p.m.
9.6 vs. Giants Location Home
9.7 vs. Dodgers Location Away
Price Free.
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 8 a.m.
Time 6:40 p.m.
Time 8:10 p.m.
9.9
One Republic
Location Fiddler’s Green 9.11
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop
9.9
Authority Zero
Location Hodi’s Half Note
Price Varies
Price $14
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Rapids 9.9 vs. Houston Dynamo Location Away
Location Tivoli 215 Price Free Time 2:30 p.m.
9.10
dryjacket
Location Moon Room
9.11
Foxxes
Price $15
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 6:30 p.m.
Time 7:10 p.m.
Rockies 9.11 vs. Diamondbacks 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
Nickelback
Location Red Rocks
9.9 vs. Dodgers Location Away
Location Globe Hall
Price $12
9.12
Rockies
9.12
Coast Modern
Location Globe Hall
Price Varies
Price Free
Time 6 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
Super Mario only an adequate plummer
Lego my job security
Location Away
Broncos 9.11 vs. Chargers Location Home
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 7:40 p.m.
Time 8:20 p.m.
discuss the week’s news with a guest. mymetmedia.com
TRENDING NEWS Hurricane Irma en route to Florida Florida has declared a state of
Nintendo made a change to
Following a downturn in sales
Get on the Bus “Saturday Night Live” cast
A very Vampire Weekend The indie rock darlings of
for the Danish toy compnay’s
member Kate McKinnon will be
Vampire Weekend have made an
emergency and issued mandatory
Mario’s character profile claiming
promotion with “The Lego Batman
carrying on the Frizzle name in
update on the progress of their
evacuation orders ahead of
that he is no longer in the trade
Movie,” 1,400 jobs will be cut.
“The Magic School Bus” reboot
fourth studio album. Lead singer
Hurricane Irma’s landfall. Irma
of declogging the pipes he jumps
The demand for the superhero
as Ms. Frizzle’s younger sister.
Ezra Koenig went to Twitter to
is a category 5 hurricane, the
into. His plumbing profession
branded playsets fell short of
The 1994 series, adapted from
say, “80% done but the last 20% is
highest category on the Saffir-
was established in the 1983 video
expectations from toysellers and
the children’s book of the same
always the hardest.” The album,
Simpson scale. Harvey, which
game “Super Mario Bros.” with
Lego, and even one of their top
name, follows a classroom’s
with the working title “Mitsubishi
recently slammed into Texas
his pixel-brother Luigi. The profile,
selling lines, “Star Wars,” has
adventures in science aboard
Macchiato,” will follow up
was a category 4 hurricane.
translated from Nintendo Japan’s
been decreasing in sales for the
a school bus that adapts to the
the 2013 release of “Modern
website, claimed that Mario
year. This is the first time in 13
learning adventures and hijinx
Vampires of the City.” Koenig
seemed to have done plumbing
years that the company’s revenue
at hand. The Netflix exclusive
also teased his forthcoming
work long ago. But now, he’s just
has fallen below projections.
series, aptly named “The Magic
anime series entitled “Neo
“all around sporty, whether it’s
School Bus Rides Again,” will
Yokio.” The Netflix series will
tennis or baseball, soccer or car
be premiering on Sept. 29.
star Jaden Smith and Jude Law.
racing, he does everything cool.”
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Around Auraria
Overheard this week
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Met Picks: First thing you’d stock in your fallout shelter
“A vibrator.” — Madison Lauterbach “Radroach repellent.”
"Ow! You hit my tiddie!”
— James Bofenkamp
“I’ll Venmo you if you buy me a beer.” “I already have a fallout shelter.” — Maria Muller
“I’m a journalist, not a physicist.”
“Quality Metropolitan content.”
“I use the bargain barrel Taylor Swift
— Richard Allen
perfume in place of showers. And to cover up my alcoholism.”
Photo by Emily Moyer | emoyer2@msudenver.edu
Traci Galvin and her dog, Gentleman Jack, are familiar faces on Auraria. Not a
“¡Requezon!” — Miriam Mimi Madrid
professor, nor a student, they come to bring Auraria’s community a chance to smile.
“Anal butt plugs. Like chai tea.”
Jack is an emotional therapy dog for Galvin, they come together to the park near St. Cajetans almost every day to walk. Jack is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever, and unlike most service dogs he is allowed to be pet. Galvin said
“I don’t break the law. I break the crime.”
that she loves to see people light up when they see Jack on campus.
“The planes.” —Esteban Fernandez
“We come to bring happiness and to bring people joy,” Galvin said, “a lot of people don’t know how much they need it until they are getting soft, wet, kisses.” MSU student Dan Parkinson visits with Jack and Traci often to hang out in the shade. “I love seeing Jack and Traci on campus because they spread so much love and good vibes,” Parkinson said. “They’ve been around to cheer me up when I need it and have been wonderful friends to share my time with over the past four years at Auraria and have been a real blessing to get to know.” You can say hi to Galvin and Jack on campus during their mid-day walks. Traci welcomes the community to give Jack a lot of smiles, tummy rubs and kisses.
Difficulty: Medium
Crossword Across 1. Final 5. Finance 10. Grating sound 14. Bread topping 15. Curtain 16. Wind instrument 17. Rock’s partner 18. Player 19. Rational 20. Erase 22. Music performance 24. What Moses parted (2 wds.) 27. Malicious looks 28. Astronomer Carl ____ 31. Rapidity 33. Nursery item 34. Debt letters 35. Bother 40. Delta or United 42. Made of clay 43. Skill 44. Fedora, e.g. 45. Watermelon discard 46. Defeated one 48. Smooths wood 49. Movie music 53. Parentless child 55. ____ Hill (Congress locale) 57. Eat 61. Hymn ending 62. Crowlike bird 65. She, in Barcelona
66. Telescope glass 67. Serving perfectly 68. Petticoat 69. Medicine amount 70. Rental agreement 71. Turner and Williams Down 1. “____ of the Flies”
2. Sunburn soother 3. Broker’s advice 4. Bearable 5. ____ out (narrowly defeated) 6. Gun owners’ org. 7. Beaver’s creation 8. Musical dramas 9. “Wish You ____ Here”
Sudoku
10. Comic ____ O’Donnell 11. Decrease 12. Sub finder 13. Pares 21. Hamilton bill 23. Transparent 25. Pump, e.g. 26. ____ de toilette 28. Scram! 29. Diva’s forte 30. Lass 32. “All ____ Jazz” 34. Occupied with 36. Most peculiar 37. Leg part 38. Give temporarily 39. Outcomes 41. Small bay 42. Wyatt ____ 44. Pronoun 47. Consolation 48. ____ Juan 49. Burn with steam 50. Engraved gem 51. Uncovers 52. Wash lightly 54. Door hardware 56. Verbal 58. She, in Lyon 59. Slipped 60. Faucets 63. By way of 64. Printing measures
Source: http://www.onlinecrosswords.net
Difficulty: Medium
Answers:
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