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Chinese culture through food lens
Auraria students enjoy a selection Chinese plates at the Confucius Institute.
By Emily Moyer
Although they had come to just
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eat, they stayed to learn more about the institute itself.
The fragrance of salt, pork
There are over 500 Confucius
and onions wafted into the
Institutes nationwide. The institute
halls and out the doors, luring
at CCD is the only one associated
students walking by the Clear
with a community college, rather
Creek building inside.
than a university. The institute
The Community College of
focuses on providing learning
Denver invited Auraria students
opportunities to students in
By
to celebrate the Chinese Food
hopes that they will gain cultural
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festival by cooking up traditional
diversity and global awareness.
Photos by Emily Moyer | emoyer2@msudenver.edu
Jen Liu, a volunteer at the Community College of Denver’s Confucius Institute, shows students Raven Chavez and Anahi Quinones how to make fresh scallion pancakes.
INSIDE NEWS
dishes Sept. 20. The event was
the institute as, “a non-profit
that kicked off the Confucius
educational organization
Institute’s 10th anniversary.
hosted by the Community
“We didn’t really know | pg. 3
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| pg. 6
Director Jane Lim describes
the first of several festivities
College of Denver to promote
what we were walking into,”
Chinese language learning and
attendee Anahi Quinones said,
cultural understanding.”
Westminster denounces gay
Food insecurity impacts one in
“we just knew there would be
conversion therapy
eight Americans
food, and now we are learning
gain cultural diversity and
to make something new.”
global awareness are not
OPINION
| pg. 4
SPORTS
| pg. 00
CCD students Quinones and
Knocked to the ground by the glass
Burky’s deep thoughts on kneeling
Zary Nava heard of the event
ceiling
in the NFL
on the school’s social event
Lim said opportunities to
exclusive to CCD students but everyone on campus.
calendar and showed up hungry.
| Continued on pg. 7
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Westminster speaks against conversion therapy By Madison Lauterbach
child address unwanted same-sex feelings.
mlauter1@msudenver.edu
Colorado Family Action does not condone any therapy that would harm a patient.”
On Sept. 25, the Westminster City Council
In May, the Supreme Court upheld the
passed a proclamation banning conversion
California ban on the practice after it was
therapy. The controversial practice is often
challenged by the Sacramento Pacific
targeted at LGBTQ youth. Although the
Justice Institute. The lawsuit was filed on
document is not legally binding, the city
the behalf of a church pastor who is also
chose to take a stance on the issue.
a psychiatrist and family therapist in San
Conversion therapy, also referred to as
Diego. The suit cites similar claims to those
reparative therapy, are treatments that claim
brought up in the Colorado Senate.
to change a person’s sexual orientation or
Although the proclamation in Westminster
gender identity. The practice often results
is more symbolic than binding, Secretary
in lasting psychological and medical issues,
Treasurer of the JeffCo Dems LGBTQ+ Caucus
and has been decried by groups like the
Brianna Titone said that it’s a first step in
American Psychological Association,
the process of getting a bill passed. Building
the American Academy of Pediatrics and
support and getting cities involved in the issue
the Southern Poverty Law Center.
raises awareness for the next time a bill comes
Ericka Salerno, an attendee at
in front of the Colorado General Assembly.
the meeting, said that the issue for
“We felt that we needed some momentum
her is a very personal one.
for the next time around,” Titone said. “If we Photo by Madison Lauterbach | mlauter1@msudenver.edu
“This has been 40 years in the making for me, because I was a victim of conversion therapy,” Salerno said.
Bee Holmgren and Briana Titone from the Jeffco Dems LGBTQ+ Caucus at Westminster City Hall on Sept. 25.
“I was taught by my church about how
can get the cities behind the representatives and the bill, then we can get it passed.” Assistant Director of the LGBTQ resource center at Auraria Xajes Martinez said they
wrong it was to be who I was.”
health provider from practicing conversion
want to make sure students on campus
binding, but it makes the statement
“Yes, the proclamation’s not legally
therapy on minors. However, all three bills
understand they have support regardless of
at the ages of 5, 7, 17 and 27 years old.
that our elected officials are invested
were shot down over concerns of religious
their experience with conversion therapy.
Salerno said that it took her 10 years
in our well being and it’s a statement
freedom, equal protection rights and a
to accept who she is and have normal
of welcoming,” Holmgren said.
minor’s right to choose reparative therapy.
Salerno received conversion therapy
contact with her friends and family.
Since 2015, three bills have been sent
Bee Holmgren, the vice chair for the
In March, when the most recent bill
Martinez also said, “To see this proclamation happen in Westminster is that much more important, especially
to the State, Veterans and Military Affairs
was killed, the organization Colorado
for folks who are looking for a more
JeffCo Dems LGBTQ+ Caucus, said the
Committee of the Colorado Senate for
Family Action said, “This bill sought to
inclusive and responsive community.”
proclamation is an important gesture to the
debate. Each contained language that
use media hype and unfounded claims to
community in a politically charged climate.
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OPINIONS
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Life as a female journalist of color 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 Richard Allen rallen57@msudenver.edu Assistant Sports Editors David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu Matthew Stefanski mstefan3@msudenver.edu Photo Editor Ali Watkins awatkin9@msudenver.edu Director of Met Media Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu Assistant Director of Met Media Ronan O’Shea roshea3@msudenver.edu Production Manager of Met Media Kathleen Jewby kjewby@msudenver.edu Office Manager Elizabeth Norberg enorbert@msudenver.edu
S
aturday, I photographed
the men and women conducted
members. They all looked at me
the unveiling ceremony
themselves. I was pulled back by
as if I touched a red stovetop
of the “Women’s Column
my backpack by one camera man.
for getting in that man’s way.
of Strength,” a memorial statue
I was pushed, elbowed, yelled
dedicated to Chinese, Korean and
and scowled at by the other male
themselves in harm’s way but this
Filipina sex slaves of World War II in
journalists. The press surrounding
was the one place I should have
San Francisco’s Chinatown. During
the stage resembled a mosh pit,
been safe. Back in our hotel room,
the war, the Japanese military
not just reporters at a ceremony.
Theresa asked me if I realized
forced over 200,000 women and
All were aggressive except for the
that I was assaulted. I told my
girls into slavery for their soldiers to
Asian women. The women gently
colleagues that this must be the
abuse. The victims were given the
tapped my shoulder to get by and
risk of photojournalism. Just earlier
spoke in a hardly audible voice.
that day I stood side by side with
disturbing name, “comfort women.”
Ali Watkins
Artist Steven Whyte’s sculpture
Before the ribbon cutting, Rep.
I know that journalists find
my female journalists on our own
brings attention to the atrocities
were shoulder-to-shoulder. I
Mike Honda said never again will
column of strength. It was only
committed against these women
had never seen so many news
we harm our girls and women
after telling my peers and advisors
and serves as a reminder to never
outlets represented. There was
again. Those words rang in my head
what had happened did I realize
allow this to happen again. The
everything from local Chinatown
when I found myself floored on the
what had actually happened.
column depicts three girls hand-in
news to international. The
stage. Right before the unveiling,
hand with Grandma Hak Soon Kim,
majority were Asian-specific
the press stampeded the stage and
minimization and the “what ifs”
one of the first survivors to speak
publications. I’m not used to
pinned me to the side. I got free
I was left with the truth. I saw
out, gazing at them. This marked a
seeing many people that look like
and proceeded to get a good shot
myself as deserving to be there
turning point in Asian history and
me, let alone being the majority.
wherever I could in the three-row-
just as much as any journalist. I
deep press. Security asked everyone
am lucky enough to work with a
Asian heritage and Caucasian
in the front to kneel down. I crawled
staff that respects me as an equal.
earlier that day when I was reporting
culture. I could compare my face
beneath the cameras to get a good
The fact that this isn’t the reality
on a different story. There I met
to the people there but I was still
angle when a photographer threw
for many women of color never
Aisha, an African American woman
a fish out of water. I was adopted
me to the ground and yelled at
fully registered until now. I wasn’t
at Fusion. After looking at my team
from Vietnam into a Caucasian
me in his tongue. I tried to get up
hurt photographing war or a riot.
and I, Aisha said that she was glad
family. I grew up in a predominantly
and he pushed again. I tried to
I was at a ceremony where I was
to see people like her in the field.
white community in Colorado
get up and another man joined.
told that bringing harm to women
My partners and I chose to work
Springs. The only mother I’ve ever
With every attempt to get up, and
was unacceptable. I am still left
with each other for that very reason.
known is blonde with blue eyes.
every time I fell, I thought about
wondering how much is to blame
Theresa, an African American
I’m in love with a white man. I
the resumes of qualified journalists
on the risk of journalism and on
writer, Mimi, an indigenous
feel disconnected from both my
pushed down to the bottom
the risk of being a woman.
Latinx writer and photographer,
heritage and the community I
of the stack for their gender or
and I, a Vietnamese-American
reside in. Though I never viewed
ethnicity. Security intervened with
Ali Watkins is a junior at
photographer, connected through
myself as being different from
a vague order for the press to calm
MSU Denver studying Social
our shared experiences. I was filled
the people in my life it didn’t stop
down. For a split-second before, I
Documentary. She is also the
with a sense of sisterhood and pride.
the world from reminding me.
questioned if I’d ever get up. I was
photo editor at the Metropolitan.
a step towards gender equality. I heard about the ceremony
At the ceremony, reporters, photographers and videographers
I am a strange dichotomy of
The first thing I noticed about these news outlets was how
When I stripped away the
in front of all the speakers, press and the more than 500 audience
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Mental health deserves more attention
T
oday it is common to hear
perpetuate the idea that someone
people talk about how
who is mentally ill just needs to
stressful their lives are.
be happier or toughen up instead
say, “I can’t do this anymore,”
People are getting less sleep,
of teach awareness about how to
or “I’ve just had enough,” we
spending less time with their loved
help someone who is mentally ill.
trivialize the symptoms of their
ones and working harder than
While we have come a long way
making big strides in the world. As people come forward to
mental health. We as a society need
they ever have before. Maybe that
in acceptance in our communities,
to step up for one another. Too
is why we hear the term “mental
we have also allowed people to hide
often, mental illness is not taken
illness” abundantly these days,
behind a Facebook wall or computer
seriously until it is too late and we
and it affects everyone from the
screen. We are a generation called
have lost someone close to us.
elderly, to young children.
the snowflakes but are we really as
It isn’t thought of as a person
Emily Moyer
fragile as they make us out to be?
Mental illness demands to be heard, and I firmly believe we all
wearing a straightjacket and being
I don’t believe we are.
need to be accountable and take the
locked up in an asylum, quite like it
We are a generation of problem
time to slow down and listen to each
used to be thought about. Now we
come forward about their illness.
solvers and thinkers. We are
other more, love each other more,
movers and shakers of the world
and judge each other a lot less.
think of mental illness and we think
Part of the problem stems from
of people on the brink of suicide or
thinking that if you are mentally ill,
around us, all while handling
hurting themselves physically in
that you are weak, or too delicate
boatloads of homework, 40-plus
Emily is a staff writer here
some manner. The taboo attached
to function in normal society.
hours of work a week and many
at the Metropolitan.
to having mental illness is still as
It also stems from our societal
of us swimming in some kind of
prevalent as ever, and it shows in the
expectation that our country is built
debt. We are still making things
way we continue to treat people who
on toughness. These societal norms
happen for the world around us, and
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Nonprofit Jewish organization seeks sustainable solution to end hunger By Esteban Fernandez
plate in front of it. Slowly, one by
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one, they disappeared until only one plate was left. Somber music
A veteran, senior citizen and
filled the trailer the exhibit is
child share one connective thread
housed in, while photos of people
between them. They’ve all felt
who endure hunger are projected
the pain of hunger in America.
at each end of the table. Their
Their stories are among the
voices filled the room, sharing
many that a one week traveling
their experiences with visitors.
exhibit highlights to inspire activism to end hunger. “This is Hunger” arrived in
Food insecurity affects 42.2 million Americans, which translates to a little over one in
Denver on Sept. 24. Parked outside
eight. Seniors are especially hit
Temple Emanuel synagogue,
hard, with one in seven living in
the interactive exhibit combined
poverty. Veterans are also victims
audio with projected images to
of food insecurity, affecting as
turn the daily struggle to feed
many as one in four who served
oneself into a visceral experience.
in Afghanistan and Iraq. Schicker said it is insane
“It’s not that we don’t have food, it’s not that we don’t have the logistics to feed the hungry in America, it’s that we lack the political will to do so.” – Jackie Schicker “Overwhelmingly, we don’t talk about it. The number of
how many people go hungry. “It’s not that we don’t have food, it’s not that we don’t have the logistics to feed the hungry in America, it’s that we lack the
Photos by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
political will to do so,” Schicker
Denver local, Sylvia Fambrini, read hunger statistics in America at the “This Is Hunger” exhibit at Temple Emanuel on Sept. 25.
said. One of the infographics projected on the walls showed that charity alone is a not a sustainable
being it’s 48th stop. The tour plans
well,” said Sarah Lawless, one
solution to the problem.
to make a total of 75 stops, ending
of the attendees of the exhibit.
The exhibit is organized by
in February 2018. Typically, “This
For Rabbi Steven Kaye,
Nearly 133 billion pounds of food went uneaten in 2010. Total food production in the United
people who come in here just
Mazon, a nonprofit dedicated to
is hunger” stays in a given location
“This is hunger” was a striking
States is 430 billion pounds. That
in the last two months that I’ve
ending hunger in the U.S. and
for about five to seven days before
reminder that veterans are also
represents a 31 percent loss.
been on the job, look genuinely
Israel. The advocacy group bills
moving on. The tour reaches
faced with food insecurity. Kaye
Scarcity is not a problem for
shocked and go, ‘Oh, but it’s not
itself as the Jewish response
about one thousand people a
lives in Colorado Springs and
U.S. food stores. Mazon argues
that bad in my community, it’s
to hunger. “This is hunger” is
month. The tour’s objective is to
sees the high concentration
that the issue is access. Food
not really one in eight here,”
the group’s front-facing project,
raise awareness among the public
of veterans in the area.
deserts in the middle of large
said Jackie Schicker, one of the
however, they also work with
regarding hunger. Mazon’s stance
exhibit’s facilitators. “Most of
legislators in Washington D.C.
is that hunger in the U.S. could be
a program called Sharing and
the places we’ve been, it’s one
and around the country in pursuit
ended if the political will existed.
Caring, we provide for food for
and the others who work at
in seven here, one in six here.”
of their mission. Mazon is the
“Most of us have been
vets and other people. Even those
Mazon, those numbers lead
Seated in front of a large
hebrew word for sustenance,
affected by hunger in our
who are active military often
to the main takeaway from
wooden table, attendees waited
and the nonprofit’s roots in the
lifetimes, whether it’s ourselves
don’t have enough money to
exhibits like “This is Hunger.”
in silence as the lights dimmed
Jewish community are deep.
personally, or someone we know.
support them and their families.
till the room became pitch black.
The exhibit relies on local
A work colleague, friend. It was
Those who are vets who may
Twenty plates are projected from
synagogues for a place to set up.
more like seeing a neighbor, a
not be gainfully employed don’t
The exhibit itself has traveled
community member, which is
have enough money for them
what I think the exhibit did very
and their families,” Kaye said.
the ceiling onto the table, all arranged so that each seat had one
through 26 states, with Denver
“This Is Hunger” showcases the stories and faces behind hunger in the U.S. while providing ways to get involved to help.
“In my congregation, through
urban centers is proof of that. To food activists like Schicker
It can happen to anyone.
The exhibit shows a young boy who says “there’s nothing there” when speaking about his family’s food shortage.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
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Festival Brings Cultures Together With Cuisine Continued from cover
political science and sociology at the University of Colorado at
Jen Liu, a volunteer at the
Denver. She dedicates time every
institute, taught a group of four
week at the institute. Wang got
girls to properly roll dough for
to teach fellow students at the
fresh scallion pancakes. She adds
Chinese Food Festival how to
the scallion sauce to the center of
make fried dumplings and talked
the pancake and rolls the dough
to them about her culture.
longways, then spins it into a cinnamon roll shape and lets the students flatten it with a roller before adding it to the pan. “It could be round, or it could be a little bit triangle,”
“I feel so proud that I’m Chinese...it is my duty to share my culture with others.” – Yueyang Wang
Liu said, “just as long as it’s flattened good.” The students bite into their
“I feel so proud that I’m Chinese,” Wang said. “I feel
warm, fluffy, pancakes as
it is my duty to share my
they learn about services the
culture with others.”
institute offers to its students. Yueyang Wang, or “Erin”
Upcoming Confucius Institute events promise to feature
as her classmates call her, is a
Chinese cooking, performances,
student from China majoring in
dancing and moon cakes.
Upcoming Events Confucius Institute Day
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sept. 30. 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Oct. 5. 6:00 p.m.
King Center Concert Hall
St. Cajetan’s Center
Photos by Emily Moyer | emoyer2@msudenver.edu
Anahi Quinones, a student at Community College of Denver, learned to roll fresh scallion pancakes at the Chinese Food Festival held by the Confucius Institue.
UCD student Yueyang Wang shows off a batch of pork dumplings before they go into the fryer. She likes to share aspects of her culture, like cooking, with other students on campus.
Review: No double trouble with ‘Macbeth’ By Avery Anderson
jealous. Instead of playing a
of the costumes gave each
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feminine woman, he channels
character their own identity and
his masculinity to show the
mystical feel. One actor wore
audience what a strong, fierce and
a leather shawl and underwear
determined monarch looks like.
and another was dressed in a
Something wicked has come to the Denver Center Theatre Company. A jaw dropping production
Kim Fischer, Thaddeus
leather strap top and chaps. As
Fitzpatrick and Joe Goldammer
the elderly woman sitting next
of “Macbeth” gave the Scottish
create a magical performance
to me said, “They sure do give
play a new feel by introducing
as the three witches. The men
you a lot to look at. I like them.”
the classic story to the world
brought life to these classic ladies
The scenic design by Jason
of warlocks and modern music
by striking fear into the audience.
Sherwood was its own character.
using an all male cast. Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is the
Macbeth, played by the
The use of cryptic patterns
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tragedy about the young Scottish
an iconic and quintessential
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General Macbeth. A prophecy from
Macbeth that handled the new
Space Theatre feel larger.
three witches reveals he’ll become
elements perfectly. He brought
the King of Scotland one day. He
with him the manly drive and
his team of designers to create
and his wife, Lady Macbeth, will
passion of Macbeth but also
something that is visually
do anything to claim the crown.
showed a humanistic side by
stunning, a joy to watch and a
being the friend and lover he is.
sensation for the ears. Yet all
King Duncan rewards Macbeth’s skill on the
Lindsay Jones’s sound
O’Hara has perfectly helmed
the themes and concepts thrown
Photo courtesy of AdamsVisCom
Adam Poss and Ariel Shafir in ‘Macbeth’ at the DCPA.
battlefield by making him
design mixed modern songs
Thane of Glamis. Under the
with characters to help younger
influence of Lady Macbeth,
audiences understand these
great idea, and together they
scenes and playing up the
Macbeth kills King Duncan.
classic roles. Younger audiences
could have worked wonders,
warlock, satanic theme could have benefitted the show.
The rest of the show is about
together might be too much. Although each concept is a
might recognize Bernard
it felt as if to combine them all
how Macbeth deals with the
Herrmann’s “Twisted Nerve,”
they needed just a little more
responsibilities of the crown while
from “Kill Bill” or “American
time to polish them all off.
covering his tracks and murders.
Horror Story.” The track played
Cutting some of those
“Macbeth” kicked off the Denver Center Theatre Company’s
Although modern music and
38th season and opened the
when Lady Macbeth made her first
dance are a great way to show how
newly remodeled 360 degree
idea to use men for female roles
entrance, reminding the audience
relatable these characters are after
Space Theatre. O’Hara’s modern
worked perfectly for this cast.
this lady is not to be messed with.
500 years, actions such as a frat
music and setting in a mystic
Costume designer Dede M.
party castle dance and dabbing
magic filled land is bound
Director Robert O’Hara’s
Adam Poss donned the dress of
***½ (out of four).
Lady Macbeth with a performance
Ayite showed the audience that
like movements took away from
to shock audiences and be
that would make Beyonce
less-is-more. The sleek elegance
the mysticism and suspense.
remembered for years to come.
Ticket Info: “Macbeth” is now playing at the Space Theatre, 1101 13th St, Denver, CO 80204. Directed by Robert O’Hara. Starring: Ariel Shafir and Adam Poss. Through Oct. 29. Tickets start at $30.
For tickets visit www.denvercenter.org or 303-893-4100.
8
SPORTS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
A passion to play brings Fiatoa ROADRUNNERS DOMINATE WEEK OF COMPETITION
By Matthew Stefanski
more fun to go for athletic. So,
mstefan3@msudenver.edu
I actually played softball, I did track and field and volleyball.
After an injury ended her
Volleyball just took my heart.”
By David Schaut
2016 season prematurely, Vasati
dschaut@msudenver.edu
Fiatoa decided that she couldn’t
was named first team all-
pass up the chance at one more
conference her senior year and
season in a leadership role
began catching the attention of
with MSU Denver volleyball.
collegiate scouts from Western
MSU Denver sports teams had arguably their most successful week of the fall semester Sept. 20-26. The men’s and women’s soccer teams and the volleyball team played so dominantly, they didn’t allow their opponents on the scoreboard. The men’s soccer team rebounded after starting their season with one win and five losses. They avenged their Sept. 13 0-1 loss to Colorado Christian University on Sept. 20 with an emphatic 4-0 win. The Roadrunners held the Cougars without a shot in the game. Then, on Sept. 22, the Roadrunners beat South Dakota School of Mines for the second time this season by a score of 2-0. Junior goalkeeper James Tanner saved the only two shots on goal by the Hardrockers in the game. Freshman Nils Runnberg, a Swedish international, and sophomore Dylan Wood, who’s from New Zealand, both had two goals over the course of the two games. Javis Arellano also scored the fi rst goal of his collegiate career. The men next play at Regis University on Sept. 29 followed by an Oct. 1 meeting with Colorado School of Mines. The women’s soccer team also held their opponents scoreless in their games. They started their twogame stretch with a 2-0 win over Adams State on Sept. 22. Then, they traveled to Durango to take on Fort Lewis College, and returned home with a 1-0 victory. Junior Reigna Banks led the Runners in scoring with two of the team’s three goals, and senior Elise Boisnard put in her third goal of the season to cap the scoring. Sophomore goalkeeper Erica Torres had eight saves in the two games to record the shutouts. Their next challenge is in Utah against Westminster College on Sept. 29. They then face Colorado Mesa on Oct. 1. The volleyball team didn’t allow either of their opponents to win a single set. On Sept. 22, they played Adams State University and won the match 3-0. They followed that up with another 3-0 win over Fort Lewis College on Sept. 23. Senior Jackie Lopez led the Runners defensively in the two games with a total of 32 digs. Junior Santaisha Sturges was the most prolific player at the net and fi nished the weekend with 26 kills. Senior Alyssa Svalberg set up her teammates the most over the weekend and fi nished with 77 assists. The Runners next play in Las Vegas, New Mexico against New Mexico Highlands University on Sept. 29, followed by a game against CSU-Pueblo on Sept. 30.
While in high school, she
Being a five-year starter, her
New Mexico University and MSU
dedication to the game and work
Denver. In addition to playing
ethic has earned her a high level
volleyball for her high school
of respect from her teammates
team, Fiatoa also played for
and coaches. They have embraced
a club team called Complete
her as a leader of the team
Student Athlete of Nevada.
and as an example of staying
Going into a senior showcase
composed and being competitive.
in Las Vegas, Fiatoa had a
“I think during time outs she’s
decision to make about her
definitely the first person to tell
collegiate career. She decided
us to just take a deep breath and
to pay MSU Denver a visit.
relax,” said teammate, senior
“I came on a visit here,
defensive specialist, Jackie Lopez.
and I had never even been to
“She also reminds us of our goals
Colorado. Then, meeting the
and what we are striving for is
coaching staff, the girls, the city
much bigger than ourselves”
and taking a tour of the campus,
Fiatoa was born in Honolulu.
it just felt right,” Fiatoa said.
Her family moved to Las
Fiatoa graduated high school
Vegas when she was six years
in 2013 and came to MSU Denver Photo by Mark Stahl | mstahl5@msudenver.edu
old. Volleyball wasn’t even a major part of her life until
Vasati Fiatoa is currently in her fifth year playing for the Roadrunners.
she started her freshman year at Bonanza High School. “I grew up playing soccer. Then, when I got to high school,
the next year. She was named a starter as a freshman, having beat out two junior transfer students
my freshman year was kind of
I had to get a scholarship,
for the position. She started in
experimental,” Fiatoa said. “I
whether it was academic or
all of the team’s 31 matches her
knew if I wanted to go to college,
athletic, and it’s always a little
freshman year and averaged
Roadrunner Athletics review Men’s Soccer Sept. 20 vs Colorado Christian University Sept. 22
vs South Dakota School of Mines
Men’s Tennis Men’s
Women’s Soccer W 4-0
Sept. 22
at Adams State University
W
Sept. 24
2-0
College
Singles
Women’s
2-0
W
vs Fort Lewis
Air Force Invitational
W
Women’s Golf
Sept. 25-26
at Western New Mexico Fall Invite
11th
1-0
Sept. 22-23
Singles
Women’s Volleyball Sept. 22
6-5
8-3
vs Adams State University
Doubles
Doubles
Sept. 23
1-2
3-1
vs Fort Lewis College
W 3-0
W 3-0
SPORTS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
9
back for fifth and final season 1.06 kills and .75 blocks per set.
was an honor she was excited
different coaches or trainers
if she wanted to return for a
Fiatoa followed this up with a 2014
to receive, despite not actually
and my teammates were like
fifth year, a choice that her
season that earned her a spot on
knowing she received it initially.
‘hey congratulations,’ and I
teammates made for her.
“I didn’t really have social
was like ‘for what?’” Fiatoa
the all-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s second team. This
media or anything, so like
“Seeing the success and seeing
said. “Then they showed me
the grind they were going through,
and I was so excited that I was
it made me want to come back.
honored to get that award.”
It changed my mind. I wanted a
Fiatoa followed up the honors by improving on them and was named to the 2015 first team
do-over to come back and play with these girls again,” she said. Fiatoa’s connection with her
all-RMAC. Then a coaching
teammates and passion for the
change saw the departure of
game are what drives her to
head coach Debbie Hendricks,
continue being one of the leaders
who was replaced by current
in her final year of eligibility.
head coach Jenny Glenn.
Head coach Glenn describes
“It’s very different. It was actually very exciting. Obviously
her bond as “motherly.” “They look to her not only from
we miss coach Hendricks. She
an experience standpoint, but from
was with me for the majority of
an integrity standpoint as well as
my career here, but it was a nice
how much she cares,” Glenn said.
change up having Jenny come
“She brings a lot of experience to
in when she did,” she said.
the court, knowledge of situations,
In 2016, what would have been her fourth and final year playing, Fiatoa broke her foot in an early-
as well as passion. Passion for the program, passion to win.” After this season, Fiatoa looks
season match. She received news
forward to graduating with a
that the injury required surgery,
business management degree,
which would end her season.
staying in Colorado, and hopes
“I cried. That’s not what you want your senior year. That’s not how I wanted to end my career,
“I coach club volleyball, so I’ll continue to coach,”
conference,” Fiatoa said.
Fiatoa said. “But it’ll probably be rec. leagues for me.”
Fiatoa leads the team in hitting percentage and is fourth on the team in kills.
Sports sass: Standing on the wrong side of history Despite his best efforts, Donald
Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret
like mature, decent human beings
and former NFL player, we came
and have a productive, thoughtful
to the conclusion that we should
conversation on an important issue
in baseless rhetoric chock-full
kneel,” Reid wrote in an Op-Ed for
not only is disgusting, but pitiful.
of alternative facts promoted
the New York Times. “We chose
by the president, the owners
to kneel because it’s a respectful
we like it or not, we’re stuck with
and players are on somewhat-
gesture. I remember thinking our
each other. Would you rather
good terms for the first time
posture was like a flag flown at
live in sharp political division or
since Roger Goodell became the
half-mast to mark a tragedy.”
be able to go one day without
While the fans remain lost
league commissioner in 2007.
You don’t have to agree with
President Trump remarked on the players who were kneeling
them, but as fellow Americans, James Burky
during the national anthem, calling
We are Americans and whether
getting upset at someone because you don’t agree with them?
you owe it to them to give them
FInally, to the players and
basic human respect and listen
demonstrators. Please, don’t get
them sons-of-bitches for taking a
not equate to being ungrateful
to their message. No, they aren’t
discouraged from the backlash.
knee during the national anthem,
or hating America. The players
disrespecting the veterans.
You are making change and
a deeply personal and uncalled for
are the voice for those who are
Their intentions aren’t the least
America needs you. John Carlos
attack on the peaceful protesters.
voiceless. They’re not saying that
bit malicious. They want their
and Tommie Smith’s decision to
In a series of tweets, Trump stated
they themselves are oppressed, but
message heard and you’re too
raise their fists at the 1968 Summer
that any players who quietly kneel
that there are injustices happening
worried about being offended.
Olympics was met with fierce
during the brief interlude should
in this country. It’s not difficult
be fired, implying he knew how to
to comprehend if you listen.
run a team better than the owners. Trump lives on social media
San Francisco 49ers safety Eric
To the detractors, we’ve had our turn to speak, and now it’s time to listen to the
criticism. They were on the right side of history and so are you. Whether the commander-in-
Reid reiterated that, when he and
demonstrators. To accuse them
chief chooses to believe that in his
and the critics of this weekend’s
Colin Kaepernick began kneeling a
of being unpatriotic for a peaceful
bubble of 140 characters or less is
demonstrations worship the ground
little over a year ago, their intention
protest is palpable jingoism.
insignificant. Trump won’t change
he walks on, fact based or not.
was to get their message across in
For critics of the NFL, its owners and its players, the act of kneeling during the anthem does
the most respectful way achievable. “After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from
The fact that people would rather boost their online egos by posting Von Miller jersey-burning videos for viral attention rather than act
Four Division I NCAA basketball coaches were among 10 arrested after a widespread corruption investigation by the FBI. Auburn University’s Chuck Person, Oklahoma State University’s Lamont Evans, University of Arizona’s Emanuel Richardson and University of South California’s Tony Bland were the assistant coaches named in the court documents. There are a variety of charges involved. It was found that coaches were bribed by sports agents to guide potential future NBA players to their respective agencies, and Adidas allegedly provided family members of prospective athletes with money in order to convince the player to sign endorsement deals with the company. Person and Evans were both suspended by their respective schools.
As for volleyball?
Photo by Mark Stahl | mstahl5@msudenver.edu
Trump has united the NFL.
NCAA members arrested on corruption charges
to own her own business.
on an injury, first weekend of She then had to decide
NATIONAL NEWS
the racial divide for the better so it’s up to you, social leaders.
Broncos dealt first loss of season The Denver Broncos lost for the fi rst time this season on Sept. 24, when the Buffalo Bills beat them 26-16. Quarterback Trevor Siemian went 24-for-40 for 259 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. The Broncos fi nished the game with 111 yards on the ground. Costly penalties were the story of the game for the Broncos. They had 10 total, losing them 79 yards, highlighted by a questionable unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Von Miller when he pretended he was going to help up opposing quarterback Tyrod Taylor, then swiftly pulled his hand away when Taylor reached out. The Broncos are now 2-1 and in second place in the AFC West behind the Kansas City Chiefs. They return to Denver Oct. 1 to take on the division rival Oakland Raiders.
Rockies in for climactic final week Following their victory on Sept. 26, the Colorado Rockies have reduced their magic number to four. With four games remaining on the schedule, the Rockies have made the chase for the Wild Card game interesting. The Milwaukee Brewers remain 1.5 games behind in the standings and the St. Louis Cardinals are 3. The two chasers conclude the season with a pivotal three-game series against each other. The Rockies conclude their series with the Miami Marlins on Sept. 27 and fi nish out the regular season with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
10
EVENTS
EVENTS AT AURARIA
CONCERTS
9.27
1 Book/1 Project/ 2 Transform: Immigration Panel
9.27
Fleet Foxes
Location Red Rocks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 9.27
Anthony Green
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Location Marquis Theater
Price Varies
Price $20
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Multicultural Lounge
9.28 ITA Regionals Location Odessa, TX Time TBA.
Price Free
9.28 ITA Regionals Location Odessa, TX Time TBA.
.
Time 12:30 p.m. 9.27 Company of Thieves Location The Walnut Room 9.27
Movie & Pizza Night
9.28
Jenny O.
Location Moxi Theater
Price $10
Price $10
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Men’s Soccer 9.29 vs. Regis University Location Denver Time 3 p.m.
Location Multicultural Lounge Price Free Time 4 p.m.
9.28
The Burial Plot
Location Marquis Theater
9.28
Volleyball 9.30 vs. CSU Pueblo Location Pueblo Time 7 p.m.
Holy Fuck
Location Lost Lake
Price $10
Price $18
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 9.28
“The Country Wife” by William Wycherley
Location King Center
9.29
Future Islands
Location The Fillmore
9.29
Metro Station
Rapids
Rockies
Location Marquis Theater
Price $25
Price $16
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
9.27 vs. Real Salt Lake Location Away
9.27 vs. Marlins Location Home
Price Varies
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 7:30 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
Time 1:10 p.m.
9.29
The Weeknd
Location Pepsi Center 9.29
Undocupeers Training, hosted by MSU Denver’s DREAMer Network
9.29
Stephen Kellogg
Location The Walnut Room
Price Varies
Price $25
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m. 9.29 vs. Dodgers Location Home
Location SSB 400 Price Free Time 12 p.m..
Rockies
9.29
Sam Amidon
Location Daniels Hall
9.30 Japanese Breakfast Price $12
Time 8 p.m.
Time 9 p.m.
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 6:10 p.m.
Time 6:10 p.m.
Rapids 9.30 vs. Montreal 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
Kings of Leon
Location Red Rocks
9.30 vs. Dodgers Location Home
Location Larimer Lounge
Price $20
10.2
Rockies
10.3
Jimmy Eat World
Location Red Rocks
Price $60+
Price $50+
Time 7 p.m.
Time 6:45 p.m.
Location Home
Broncos 8.26 vs. Raiders Location Home
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 7 p.m.
Time 2:25 p.m.
discuss the week’s news with a guest. mymetmedia.com
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It’s the end of the world... well, someday David Meade, a self-proclaimed
We all float into 2019 The horror blockbuster “It” will
Okay, Siri Microsoft’s search engine Bing
release its sequel in September
is being replaced by Apple Inc. for
tech enthusiasts and hipsters with
has launched a GoFundMe
“specialist in research and
of 2019. Pennywise grinned his
a different default engine. Google
large enamel pin collections. The
campaign to invest in research
investigations,” has set a new
way into shattering box office
will now be taking the reigns as
sleeve of the new denim jacket will
to prove that the Earth is flat.
date for Earth’s reckoning day.
records, and made it the highest
Siri’s trusted backup when her
allow the wearer to control their
Neil DeGrasse Tyson has taken
After surviving Sept. 23, Meade
grossing horror film of all time.
scan through your Apps for the
smartphones with just a tap of
to Twitter to talk B.oB. through
is disputing claims that he ever
As of production, the R-rated film
answer isn’t enough. With Google
the cuff. With just a brush of the
his decision, “Isaac Newton, my
mentioned the aforementioned
has made $478.1 million globally.
as the default search engine on
gadget attatched to the sleeve, the
man, said, ‘If I have seen farther
date as being the end-all. Meade
The sequel will take place in the
the iMac internet application
user can control their music, have
than others, it’s by standing on the
clarified that Sept. 23 was the
present day, with flashbacks to
Safari, the company aims to
their text messages read outloud
shoulders of giants.’ Can I get an
day a constellation would be
the characters from the 2017 film
keep more consistency through
or set a destination on Google
amen? So that’s right B.o.B. When
revealed, signaling what he has
set in the ‘80s. The cast is all set
its platforms. In a statement
Maps. The phone itself is designed
you stand on the shoulders of
called the “major sign.” So, the
to return, including the “Stranger
from Apple, they clarified that
to nestle inside a special internal
those who came before, you might
date for the beginning of the end
Things” breakout star and “child
the company is committed to
pocket over the left breast.
just see far enough to realize the
has been pushed back until Oct.
in the ‘80s character actor” Finn
providing the most accurate and
The retail cost of the futuristic
Earth isn’t fucking flat!” With
15. Save the date, and watch the
Wolfhard. Find it in a sewage
consistent results, and is still in
accessory is currently set at $350.
an ultimate goal of $200k, as of
skies for planet Nibiru’s journey
drain near you (or in Imax).
good standing with Microsoft.
production, a whopping $1,756
towards total destruction!
has been donated to the cause entitled, “Show B.o.B The Curve.”
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
EVENTS AT AURARIA 9.27
1 Book/1 Project/ 2 Transform: Immigration Panel
CONCERTS 9.27
Fleet Foxes
Location Red Rocks
10
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 9.27
Anthony Green
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Location Marquis Theater
Price Varies
Price $20
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Multicultural Lounge
9.28 ITA Regionals Location Odessa, TX Time TBA.
Price Free
9.28 ITA Regionals Location Odessa, TX Time TBA.
.
Time 12:30 p.m. 9.27 Company of Thieves Location The Walnut Room 9.27
Movie & Pizza Night
9.28
Jenny O.
Location Moxi Theater
Price $10
Price $10
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Men’s Soccer 9.29 vs. Regis University Location Denver Time 3 p.m.
Location Multicultural Lounge Price Free Time 4 p.m.
9.28
The Burial Plot
Location Marquis Theater
9.28
Volleyball 9.30 vs. CSU Pueblo Location Pueblo Time 7 p.m.
Holy Fuck
Location Lost Lake
Price $10
Price $18
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 9.28
“The Country Wife” by William Wycherley
Location King Center
9.29
Future Islands
Location The Fillmore
9.29
Metro Station
Rapids
Rockies
Location Marquis Theater
Price $25
Price $16
Time 8 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
9.27 vs. Real Salt Lake Location Away
9.27 vs. Marlins Location Home
Price Varies
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 7:30 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
Time 1:10 p.m.
9.29
The Weeknd
Location Pepsi Center 9.29
Undocupeers Training, hosted by MSU Denver’s DREAMer Network
9.29
Stephen Kellogg
Location The Walnut Room
Price Varies
Price $25
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m. 9.29 vs. Dodgers Location Home
Location SSB 400 Price Free Time 12 p.m..
Rockies
9.29
Sam Amidon
Location Daniels Hall
9.30 Japanese Breakfast Price $12
Time 8 p.m.
Time 9 p.m.
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 6:10 p.m.
Time 6:10 p.m.
Rapids 9.30 vs. Montreal 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
Kings of Leon
Location Red Rocks
9.30 vs. Dodgers Location Home
Location Larimer Lounge
Price $20
10.2
Rockies
10.3
Jimmy Eat World
Location Red Rocks
Price $60+
Price $50+
Time 7 p.m.
Time 6:45 p.m.
Location Home
Broncos 8.26 vs. Raiders Location Home
Price Varies
Price Varies
Time 7 p.m.
Time 2:25 p.m.
discuss the week’s news with a guest. mymetmedia.com
TRENDING NEWS Jacket to the future Levi will be releasing a jacket designed for bike commuters,
Science ain’t got nothin’ on you, B.o.B. Flat-Earther and rapper B.o.B
It’s the end of the world... well, someday David Meade, a self-proclaimed
We all float into 2019 The horror blockbuster “It” will
Okay, Siri Microsoft’s search engine Bing
release its sequel in September
is being replaced by Apple Inc. for
tech enthusiasts and hipsters with
has launched a GoFundMe
“specialist in research and
of 2019. Pennywise grinned his
a different default engine. Google
large enamel pin collections. The
campaign to invest in research
investigations,” has set a new
way into shattering box office
will now be taking the reigns as
sleeve of the new denim jacket will
to prove that the Earth is flat.
date for Earth’s reckoning day.
records, and made it the highest
Siri’s trusted backup when her
allow the wearer to control their
Neil DeGrasse Tyson has taken
After surviving Sept. 23, Meade
grossing horror film of all time.
scan through your Apps for the
smartphones with just a tap of
to Twitter to talk B.oB. through
is disputing claims that he ever
As of production, the R-rated film
answer isn’t enough. With Google
the cuff. With just a brush of the
his decision, “Isaac Newton, my
mentioned the aforementioned
has made $478.1 million globally.
as the default search engine on
gadget attatched to the sleeve, the
man, said, ‘If I have seen farther
date as being the end-all. Meade
The sequel will take place in the
the iMac internet application
user can control their music, have
than others, it’s by standing on the
clarified that Sept. 23 was the
present day, with flashbacks to
Safari, the company aims to
their text messages read outloud
shoulders of giants.’ Can I get an
day a constellation would be
the characters from the 2017 film
keep more consistency through
or set a destination on Google
amen? So that’s right B.o.B. When
revealed, signaling what he has
set in the ‘80s. The cast is all set
its platforms. In a statement
Maps. The phone itself is designed
you stand on the shoulders of
called the “major sign.” So, the
to return, including the “Stranger
from Apple, they clarified that
to nestle inside a special internal
those who came before, you might
date for the beginning of the end
Things” breakout star and “child
the company is committed to
pocket over the left breast.
just see far enough to realize the
has been pushed back until Oct.
in the ‘80s character actor” Finn
providing the most accurate and
The retail cost of the futuristic
Earth isn’t fucking flat!” With
15. Save the date, and watch the
Wolfhard. Find it in a sewage
consistent results, and is still in
accessory is currently set at $350.
an ultimate goal of $200k, as of
skies for planet Nibiru’s journey
drain near you (or in Imax).
good standing with Microsoft.
production, a whopping $1,756
towards total destruction!
has been donated to the cause entitled, “Show B.o.B The Curve.”
BREAK
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Starstuff Overheard this week
1. Death
15
2. Ashes
The music of life begins with an elegy for stars.
1
After billions of years fusing hydrogen and helium into heavy elements like oxygen, carbon and iron, stellar behemoths reach their end of line.
2
Everything a star ever was gets ejected into space after it
“Cougars can turn bears.”
implodes. Nebulas form from the remains. Giant clouds of gas
“My grandma said lesbians are just
3. Dust
4. Fusion
5. Birth
and dust become nurseries.
3
Gravity draws nebula
advanced. In the future we don’t
particles close together. They
need men.”
more matter toward them.
clump, drawing more and
4
Some clumps reach critical
“If our ears get melted off, do you
mass. At the center, the immense
think we’ll still be able to tell if
repulsion. With nowhere to go,
the world ends with a bang or a whimper?”
crush of gravity overcomes atomic atoms fuse. A new star ignites.
5
Sometimes, leftover gas
clumps into planets. Some become gas giants. Others, though,
“That man with the trilby will explain everything. Unprompted,
become rocky balls of dirt. With luck, they settle to just the
6. Life
right spot. Not too hot, not too cold.
6
Out in space lies the beauty of
of course.“
creation. Generations of saints, tyrants and of lovers, every potential, simply waits for the power of nature to unlock it.
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Art by Allegra Beach Writing by Esteban Fernandez
Sudoku
Crossword
Difficulty: Medium
64. Podge preceder
Down
8. Dag Hammarskjöld's successor
1. Grasps
65. Arabian ruler
1. Orr score
9. Puppet
5. Stead
66. Spoil, with "on"
2. French verb
10. Color subtlety
9. "Cuchi-cuchi" entertainer
67. Glitterati
3. "Cast Away" star
11. "__ Fideles"
14. Tribe related to the Iowa and
68. Inebriates
4. Get really steamed
12. "8 Simple Rules" star John
Missouri
69. Game with 32 cards
5. Double up on (one's bet)
13. Whom some habitually blame
15. Chirac's state
6. Simpson trial judge
18. Jeter of the Yankees
16. Sit in on, as a class
7. Wears (away)
19. Troop's camping place
17. Mightily fortified
24. Many millennia
20. "The NewsHour" anchorman
26. A writer may work on it
21. Exams for srs.
27. Breakfast side
22. Sault __ Marie
28. "We __ the Champions"
23. Lofty nest
29. See 57-Down
25. Controversial online music
34. Big account
service
36. Check number
27. Returned term assignments, say
38. Easiest kind of test?
30. Old flood insurance?
39. For each
31. Kesey and Griffey
40. Maple tree yield
32. Romano cheese source
42. Indonesian island Sulawesi,
33. Felix Unger's pet peeve
formerly
35. Norm: Abbr.
43. Lose ground, literally
37. Beatniks?
45. Generous types
41. Get everything right on
46. French heads
44. Toward dawn
48. Strong beliefs
47. Veggie in a pod
49. "Let's go someplace cooler!"
48. Picked a felon from a lineup
50. Chilean literature Nobelist Pablo
53. Stuffed oneself
51. Technique-building pieces
54. Industrialist Cyrus
52. Hits hard
55. Leb. neighbor
57. With 59- and 29-Down, señor's
56. Roderick R. Paige's Cabinet
greeting
dept.
59. See 57-Down
58. Sandwich order
60. Nair rival
61. Rejected contemptuously, with
62. Dept. overseer
"at"
63. Tiny insect Source: http://www.onlinecrosswords.net
Difficulty: Hard
Answers:
Across
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