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Faith, violence and intersection By Maria Muller mmuller4@msudenver.edu Almost 3,000 people died on 9/11. An estimated 1.7 people died in the Crusades. And between 3-11.5 million people died in the Thirty Years’ War. These are just a drop in the flood of religious conflicts that have resulted in high death tolls. In an effort to understand how religion is misused and exploited, MSU Denver hosted “Where Faith and Violence Coincide” on Oct. 18 at St Cajetan’s Church.
“The idea is to promote tolerance and talk about the issues in open and genuine ways, and have people join in more of the human challenge of trying to live together in peace.” -Professor Harvey Milkman The event began at 9 a.m. and it included a variety of MSU Denver’s academic departments and scholars from around the world. They shared ideas and discussed solutions to the violence that often results when religion is forced or misunderstood. The church filled to its 250 person capacity to hear the keynote speaker, Alaa Murabit. The colloquium closed with three dances by the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance group that touched on spirituality and faith. “The idea is to promote tolerance and talk about the issues in open and genuine ways,” said Professor Harvey Milkman, the events coordinator and creator. “And have people join in more of the human challenge of trying to live together in peace.” The invited scholars touched on the history of religion to support their concepts. Professor Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi teaches psychology at the University of Haifa, Israel. He theorized that our love of kin, of our families and people who share our culture and language, can lead to violence in the course of defending them. “If we look at history, I would like to claim that all humans and all human groups are equally capable of atrocities,” said Beit-Hallahmi. “They’re convinced they are only defending their identities and the truth.” Beit-Hallahmi explained that for 99.9 percent of us, our religion is chosen by our parents. Whatever faith we are born into tends to be the one we choose for life. Beit-Hallahmi said some people are more critical and independent, they are ready to ask questions and doubt. He feels that’s why a lot of academics aren’t religious. Photo by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
| Continued on pg. 8
Ralaya Goshea performing “Spiritual Suite” during the closing reception for the Where Faith and Violence Coincide colloquium on Oct. 18
INSIDE
NEWS | pg. 2 Students push back on Title IX rollback
OPINION | pg. 4 Before we boldly go: Science and its legacy
FEATURES | pg. 9 Arvada theater showcases comedic talent
SPORTS | pg. 10 Regionals next for cross country
NEWS
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OCTOBER 25, 2017
Auraria sends a clear message to Betsy DeVos By Cassie Ballard
for Women’s Studies and Services
cballar7@msudenver.edu
and ended at the Tivoli Commons
of someone else’s actions on
with readings of “Dear Survivor”
a person who did everything
letters and a resource fair. The
to survive,” she said.
Recent changes to how
“It’s placing the responsibility
schools handle Title IX
event was hosted by the IWSS, the
violations spurred Phoenix
Phoenix Center and the LGBTQ
services coordinator for the
Center counselors and campus
Student Resource Center.
Phoenix Center, was there to
officials to connect students to campus safety resources. The result was the “Dear Survivor, Title IX Rally” held
“We cried rivers of tears, but we swam in them,” said MSU
Katherine Miller, victim
explain how to properly engage with others in romantic situations.
Denver student Allyson Coan from a “Dear Survivor” poem she read.
on Auraria Campus Oct. 18. It
“If you want something, ask,” she said. “If unclear, ask again.”
The letters and resource fair
Miller said that the new Title
reminded students of the multiple
reminded survivors that they are
IX guidance doesn’t protect or
support resources available to
not alone and that Auraria campus
reflect the needs of the campus.
all Auraria students. Secretary
and the Title IX office will continue
Although it harms the Phoenix
of Education Betsy DeVos’
to offer resources. The letters read
Center’s mission, they still want
recent changes to how the law
emphasized the strength survivors
students to know that there’s
is executed has drawn criticism
had from having a support system
a community that will support
for perceived victim blaming
and the help they received.
and raise up survivors.
over cases of sexual assault.
“We had to get out,”
“Beneath the legalese and
Alpert and Mike Rager, the Title
said Juniper Hite, an MSU
IX Investigator at MSU Denver,
the politics, one thing was
Denver student who read an
both said that the new guidance
clear. Betsy DeVos was victim
anonymous “Dear Survivor”
will have little effect on how the
blaming and it was not OK,”
letter. “I told him, no, and he
school handles those cases.
said the Phoenix Center Director
said that I had changed.”
Megan Alpert in response to
Defining victim blaming
“People who have experienced interpersonal violence will still
DeVos’ announcement of her
was an important part of the
be supported by the school, they
department’s plan in September
rally. Alpert said that asking a
will still be supported by us,”
to rescind Obama-era practices on
survivor why they were there
Alpert said. “We don’t want the
how schools handle sexual assault
when sexual assault happened,
buzzings that are coming out
on campus through Title IX.
or why they didn’t leave or
of Washington to deter people
why they let it happen all
from reaching out from the
qualified as victim blaming.
resources that are still there.”
The rally kicked off with a march that started at the Institute
Photo by Esteban Fernandez | eferna14@msudenver.edu
Phoenix Center volunteer Kya Hornsby leads protestors through Auraria Campus during the Title IX rally on Oct. 18. Hornsby is an ally of survivors of interpersonal violence because she personally knows victims of it.
Census results pave way to more federal funds Grants given by the Department of
By Ian Ferguson ifergus1@msudenver.edu
Education can be used for specific fields of study or for expansion of scholastic programs.
MSU Denver cleared a significant
According to a report published by
hurdle in its quest to become a Hispanic
the Office of Institutional Research, 5,157
Serving Institution according to the last
Hispanic students are enrolled in MSU
census it conducted. The university
Denver. That amounts to 26.4 percent
met the demographic requirement
of the total student population.
necessary to apply for HSI status.
The Excel Program is a draw for many
To qualify for HSI status, a university’s
students enrolled in MSU Denver. The
student body must be composed of at least
Excel Program granted MSU Denver
25 percent Hispanic students. Credit for the
junior Magaly Sanchez a scholarship
school becoming an HSI is due to the success
and employment. Magaly works with
of the Excel Program offered by the university.
the program as a student mentor.
HSI status allows MSU Denver to
“One of the main reasons I came
apply for extra federal funding. The extra
to MSU Denver was because of the
money can then benefit all students.
support we have for Hispanic and
Luis Sandoval is the associate director of
DACA students,” Sanchez said.
the Excel Program. He said that becoming
Sanchez is a first generation college
an HSI means that the school serves a
student. According to Sandoval, roughly
diverse group of students that represents
90 percent of students that receive Photo from MSU Denver Excel Program website
Denver’s current demographic. “Additional funding can help the students that we bring in as well as the students
Recipients of the 2017-18 MSU Denver Excel Program scholarship. The scholarship awards ten students a year with a $2,000 scholarship for four years at the university.
currently enrolled,” Sandoval said. The Excel Program helps students without access to college preparation programs. It uses targeted outreach to
the Excel Program’s scholarships are first generation college students. MSU Denver must retain 25 percent or more Hispanic population for at least
according to Sandoval, the schools involved are not targeting Hispanic students. Although the demographic quota was
“We want to make it clear that we have
a year to be eligible to apply for funding.
not received any money,” Ceballos said about
Although the goal has been met, the
federal funding. “Right now we are walking
university still has a long road ahead of it before becoming an official HSI.
meet its goals. Currently, the program
hit, the university still has not received
through the policies and how we are going to
targets six high schools in Adams County
HSI status, said Gerardo Ceballos,
implement them and which types of programs
and two in Aurora Public Schools, but
counselor for the Excel Program.
and grants we are going to apply for.”
OPINIONS
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OCTOBER 25, 2017
Decolonize science and your mind too 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 Editor Matthew Stefanski mstefan3@msudenver.edu Photo Editor Ali Watkins awatkin9@msudenver.edu Director of Met Media Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu
T
he second Monday of
colonization brought to you
native communities. Indigenous
October Denver joined
by explorers like the infamous
peoples from all of the continents
the growing list of cities,
Christopher Columbus, the Italian
were systematically studying
states and countries that celebrate
explorer who ravaged indigenous
the structure and behavior of the
Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The
communities in the name of the
physical and natural world through
recognition continues as we head
Spanish crown. This one event
observation and experiments
toward November, which is National
resulted in the beginnings of the
before European colonization.
Native American Heritage month.
Transatlantic Slave Trade and
This is how the Mayans
the deaths of millions through
were able to study the cosmos,
is not enough to recognize the
warfare, murder and disease. These
develop intricate forms of
contributions of indigenous
two events, colonization and the
agriculture and build temples
scientific revolution, can be seen as
in mathematical relation to the
the precursors to white supremacy.
seasons, stars and a round Earth.
However, a day or month
peoples. Any institutional and
Miriam Mimi Madrid
governmental acknowledgement of native and indigenous people
the creative process of human
is a small victory of sorts. But
Sir Francis Galton, Charles
Or how Africa holds the record
beings over 70,000 years ago. This
Darwin’s cousin, published “The
for the world’s oldest stone tool as a
even then, native peoples’
innate way of experiencing the
Comparative Worth of Different
human technological achievement.
contributions are put to question.
world has helped humans invent,
Races” in 1869. His theory
integrate and apply deep levels
created a classification system
knowledge was also the target to
released by The Council of the
of human perception through the
where each race was arranged
colonial violence. This is just a
City and County of Denver, it
use of linguistics, metaphors and
based on intelligence. He graded
reminder that ancient knowledge
states that they recognize the vast
holistic structures of oral stories.
Europeans as the most superior
and knowing is truly powerful. Why
contributions indigenous peoples’
Cajete describes the metaphoric
and indigenous people the most
else would colonizers attempt to
knowledge, science, philosophy,
mind as an older brother to
inferior, one grade below Africans.
eradicate indigenous people and
arts and culture has had on our
younger brother, rational mind,
Today, we can see how these
their bodies of intellectual work?
community. A colleague of mine
in the sense of development.
racist efforts guised as science
Perhaps they were the ones trying
lead to an obsession with racial
to rewrite ancient knowledge as their own scientific discoveries.
In the official proclamation
alluded to the idea that indigenous
The rational mind has brought
people had not discovered empirical
such hits as the Scientific Revolution
superiority that impacts legislation
science and thus have not made
and the Age of Enlightenment,
and the lives of people of color.
significant contributions to science.
before and during the 18th
Gregory Cajete, a Tewa Indian
While I can try to understand
It’s unfortunate that ancient
As the band and philosophers System of the Down once
century. A time when European
why European methods of
wrote, “science has failed
and scholar, believes as humans
philosophers, scientists and
scientific empirical research are
our Earth, science has failed
we have developed both the
politicians began separating from
seen as objective and superior,
our Mother Earth.”
metaphoric and the rational mind.
religious strongholds in the fields.
I can’t help but shudder at the
The metaphoric mind has facilitated
This was also a time of heavy
erasure colonization caused in
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In the name of Western science
R
ecently a debate popped
the Muslim empires saved from
of the state itself, much more than
up in the office. Is science
destruction during the European
it ever had under any other culture.
a Western invention? Or
Dark Ages. There would be no
Before, I’d argue that although
Calculus without Arabic Algebra.
the state sponsored scientific
can non-Western cultures claim credit for its development?
However, innovation and
As with all historical questions, it
society’s DNA. After the scientific
comes down to a matter of degree.
method. Without a method to
revolution, it very much was.
It’s absurd to say that scientific
properly distinguish truth from
Although, I’ve been wrong before.
tradition belongs solely to the West.
fantasy, scientific progress
Modern scientific methodology
could only go so far.
began with Ibn Al-Haytham. Francis
What We Do
Bacon built on top of that foundation
While cultures around the world
Esteban Fernandez
when crafting his scientific method. However, the culture that ultimately
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inquiry, it wasn’t part of the state or
knowledge are products of
made modern science the power it is today was European culture. Precision is key here. It is
of the American Southwest. Similarly, no culture enjoyed a monopoly on deep bodies of
Once the method was established, scientific progress took off at an exponential rate.
all made their own impressive work
Whereas before progress could
on scientific philosophy, European
be described as geometrical,
culture was the first to make modern
advancement now happened within
scientific methodology widespread.
a very short span that very quickly
Today, Francis Bacon is known as
put Western technology ahead of
knowledge. The Abbasid Empire
the father of empiricism. Inspired by
the rest of the world. Tragically, this
crucial to differentiate between
based in Baghdad regularly
Muslim scientific philosophy, Bacon
had dire consequences for the other
innovation, knowledge and method.
deployed emissaries in search of
laid down the scientific method on
cultures of the world. Technological
books. At the height of the Tang
the underpinnings that Al-Haytham
progress came before moral
new ways to tackle problems.
Dynasty in China, a cosmopolitan
provided. What makes Bacon key
development to disastrous results.
This is most clearly seen in great
society placed a high premium
to the story however, was that
engineering works. Architectural
on learning. Native American
his published works popularised
wonders are abound throughout
astronomy mapped the sky with
inductive reasoning. The idea of the
the world, with exquisite examples
high precision. The scientific
scientific method penetrated deep
of engineering found in the
revolution depended on the
into the heart of western political
jungles of Mexico and the deserts
stories of Greek knowledge that
society. It became a core precept
Innovation has to do with finding
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OCTOBER 25, 2017
Book review: Chicana history comes to life By Alexsandra J. Ruiz-Ortiz
and struggle a Chicana lesbian
Studies at University of Colorado,
violent and lawless time period.
aruizort@msudenver.edu
cowgirl faces after the Battle
Boulder, is experienced at creating
“Forgetting the Alamo, Or,
of the Alamo in 1836. Micaela
books and essays with historical
Blood Memory” teases small
with intense descriptions. Micaela
Campos must hide her identity
content within the pages. Her
cliffhangers and twists throughout
sees a white colonel murder a
Blood Memory” beautifully tells
and sexuality while searching for
two previous novels also deal
the novel, making it difficult to put
crying infant who was wrapped
the side of history that is often
a group of men, one in particular,
with Chicana history. She wrote a
the book down. Each cliffhanger
next to its dead mother’s chest.
forgotten or incorrect. Emma
to take revenge on and murder.
nonfiction piece, “The Decolonial
creates predictions that are often
She is filled with helplessness as
Pérez’s historical fiction novel
Pérez, chair and professor
Imaginary: Writing Chicanas into
proven wrong as the story unfolds.
she witnesses the massacre of
History,” and “Gulf Dreams,” a
A certain cliffhanger early in the
an Apache encampment. White
fictional account. Pérez brings
book gave the idea that Micaela
men brutalize Apache men. Bowie
voice to Chicanas, who are
would either become pregnant
knives slice skin, drenching
usually pushed aside in history.
by her cousin, raped by someone
Apache hair with blood. Skin is
else, or a completely different
pulled from foreheads to earlobes
bravery a Chicana can have
outcome where her cousin,
to the crook of the neck while
without overplaying the qualities
Jedidiah Jones, will father the
blood trickles down their arms
associated with bravery.
child she will claim as her own.
to drip off their elbows, all of
“Forgetting the Alamo, Or,
captures the violence, betrayal
in the Department of Ethnic
Pérez demonstrates the
Photo courtesy of The Bilerico Project
Author of Forgetting the Alamo, Or, Blood Memory, Emma Pérez.
violence in 1836 by demonstrating the brutality against non-whites
Throughout the novel, Micaela
Along with the cliffhangers,
is a flawed character that often
“Forgetting the Alamo, Or, Blood
makes questionable decisions
Memory” constantly reestablishes
She unleashes the truth of what
that are infuriating. She is so
the time period Micaela is in. After
people of color faced in Texas
focused with seeking revenge,
the Battle of the Alamo, Mexicans
after the Battle of the Alamo.
with good reason, that she fails
no longer have a place in Texas. A
to see the life she can have if she
Chicana lesbian roaming around
community brings the intensity of
returns home or instead make a
town is completely offensive to
the past to life and these details
new home with the one she loves.
the townspeople. So, she needs
preserve it so that the truth can
She buries her true identity under
to hide through men’s clothing.
live for many generations to come.
layers of lies, but it all ultimately
Micaela is constantly checking if
collapses and spills for all to know
anyone has discovered her true
Blood Memory” is a wonderful
the truth. However, without her
gender, but she also has to deal
book for those who want to
flaws, the story would not have
with the townspeople refusing
experience a Chicana’s point
been as convincing as it is. If the
service. The novel also shows the
of view of the Battle of Alamo
character was constantly brave,
time period through the details of
and San Jacinto, and what
truthful and “perfect” for lack of a
the violence against black people,
brutal legacy those battles
better word, then it could not have
Mexicans and Native Americans.
brought to individuals, their
successfully portrayed the brutal,
Pérez shows the intense
which haunts Micaela’s dreams. Pérez doesn’t hold back.
The skinning of the Apache
“Forgetting the Alamo, Or,
culture and community.
Review: ‘The Foreigner’ laughs its way to a hit By Avery Anderson aande133@msudenver.edu the visitor. His true intentions are
and over compassionate character
use a good laugh, Colorado’s
In a time when anyone can
later revealed when he tells Froggy
of Betty made me smile and laugh
vibrant theater community has
that he is going to make sure his
every time she walked on stage.
produced a string of comedies that
kind is no longer around and that he
have done just that. The Arvada
has an invisible army to back him up.
Center for the Art and Humanities
Although this is one incredibly
The cast is lead by director Geoffrey Kent, who is known for his ability to handle physical
has added to that with their
funny show, it gets serious and
movements incredibly well. The
production of “The Foreigner.”
strikes a message of acceptance.
humorous physical side was just as
This idea was relevant 30
one would expect it to be perfect. He
farce is all about accepting others
years ago during its premiere
also was able to balance the pace of
and the differences in your neighbor.
and is still pertinent today.
the dialogue well. “The Foreigner” is
Originally produced in 1984, this
To help the simple and shy
Sammie Joe Kinnett’s
Charlie Baker escape his life for a
performance as Charlie was
have long comedic monologues
while, British officer Froggy LeSueur
hilarious. His quick use of facial
before changing to more dramatic,
brings him to a small bed and
expressions and mannerisms
slower scenes and Kent proved
breakfast in Georgia. He then takes
created a landslide of giggles
he knew how to pace the show
on a new persona as a foreigner
and outbursts all night long.
correctly at every turn.
who does not speak English. During his stay, he befriends
The show has a plethora of skilled ensemble members including
other guests and comes out of
Edith Weiss, Zachary Andrews,
his shell, turning him into a new
Jessica Robblee and Greg Ungar.
man just in time to help these
Each one brings a different style
Georgians defend their home.
of comedy and humor to the stage
This comedy certainly has a darker tone. Many of the residents love their foreign friend and his tales
a sporadic show in which characters
and when mixed together creates something truly wonderful. Jessica Robblee was spectacular
of his country. However, one of the
but for me, Edith Weiss took the
townsfolk, Owen, is not too keen on
cake. Her scatter-brained, loony
“The Foreigner” is now playing at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003. Directed by Geoffrey Kent. Starring: Sammie Joe Kinnett. Through Nov 18. For tickets visit aravadcenter.org
Photo by Matt Gale
Jessica Robblee, Sammie Joe Kinnett, Edith Weiss and Lance Rasmussen (standing) in “The Foreigner.”
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OCTOBER 25, 2017
Religion and tolerance fills church with students
Scholars challenged student biases and dancers showcased examples of balance Continued from cover
Journalist Ryan Lenz discussed how events in the U.S. brought
Director of MSU Denver’s
about acceptable intolerance.
from another perspective. And I think that’s important.” The dance performances, “Call
Religion Studies, professor Adam
After 9/11, the country started
to Prayer,” “Motherless Child,”
Graves, touched on religion’s
a 16-year-long conflict with
and “Mary Don’t You Weep,”
influence on politics. Graves
Afghanistan, a Muslim nation.
touched on themes of faith,
said a common widespread
He theorized that it allowed the
religion and the idea of when
feature of radical religious
country to justify hate in national
we feel alone and isolated, we
organizations is their rejection of
security terms and opened a
tend to seek a higher source.
the separation of church and state.
window for white nationalism. “They can say that I’m not
“I think people can become very radical in their faith. I think that’s why balance is important, openness is important, acceptance is important.” – Cleo Robinson
a racist, I’m just worried about
began his piece, “Motherless
national security,” Lenz said.
Child,” with slow, small
“I’m not an extremist, I’m just
movements of uncertainty.
responding to the very concerted
He questions his choices
effort on the part of all Islam, for
in the dance as in life.
example, to attack the United
The music builds, and he
States. In the aftermath, we
begins to move off the floor,
saw an anti-Muslim movement
but his body stays rigid in his
explode in our country.”
hesitance toward faith. He wants
MSU Denver student Colton “We saw in the late ‘90s, for
The pieces shared haunting symbolism. Antonio DeBerry
what it offers but is uncertain if
Lee heard about the event
he can give the sacrifice his faith
example, an emergence of almost
through the honors program
requires. Then with fluid leaps that
a renewed interest in religious
that he’s a member of. He
encompass the stage he finally
nationalism, which to some
doesn’t associate himself with
accepts Allah into his heart.
extent, but not always, associated
any religion, but feels this kind
with religious fundamentalism,”
of event is important because
Graves said. “They sought
education makes a difference.
religion, by at least one means,
The event ended on a spiritual
as a way that they could solidify
note with music and dance. Cleo
political power and influence.”
Parker Robinson, founder and
Graves feels distinction
executive creative director of
between one’s status as a citizen
the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance,
and one’s membership within
said dance is total expression,
a religious community grows
because it’s not just the mind,
out of a particular Christian
it’s your mind, body and spirit.
environment. Some religions
“I think people can become
“We saw in the late ‘90s, for exmple, an emergance of almost a renewed interest in religious nationalism which to some extent, but not always, associated with religious fundamentalism.” – Adam Graves
All photos by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
Cleo Parker Robinson dancer Antonio DeBerry performing “Motherless Child” during the closing reception for the “Where Faith and Violence Coincide” colloquium on Oct. 18. red and black. They share their
that shared different ideas of
anguish through contemporary
faith’s negative results throughout
style that reveals story through
history. But they also shared a
movement. The red-veiled Mary
desire for change. Students that
expresses her anguish from the
took away knowledge and insight
don’t have that distinction, so
very radical in their faith,” said
people should realize that when
Robinson. “I think that’s why
those ideas are superimposed
balance is important, openness
piece “Mary Don’t You Weep”
loss of her son while the other
from the day’s discussions are the
they are not natural concepts
is important, acceptance is
represented the three Marys that
two reached to comfort her with
drops in the bucket that could start
for everyone. People need to be
important. And we learn those
gathered at the tomb of Jesus.
Robinson’s choreography.
that ripple effect of difference.
aware of the biases embedded
things in the arts, that then
The dancers wear different
in their practices of tolerance.
allow us to kind of see the world
colored veils including white,
MSU Denver professor of philosophy and director of religion studies, Adam Graves, gives a lecture about religious tolerance at the “Where Faith and Violence Coincide” colloquium on Oct. 18.
The three dancers in the
The seminar brought people from various disciplines together
Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi, professor at the University of Haifa, and Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco, talk during a break at the “Where Faith and Violence Concide” colloquium on Oct. 18.
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10
SPORTS
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Cross country preps for regionals Senior races to extend collegiate career
MSU DENVER NEWS Athletics department announces partnership with Nike The MSU Denver athletics department has announced a partnership with Nike and Eastbay, making the two companies the exclusive jersey and apparel providers for the school’s athletics teams. Outside of clothing, the partnership outlines promotional endeavors, such as discounted jerseys and in-game events for fans. The deal runs through 2020 with an option for an extension through 2022. It includes incentives for the school having successful seasons, like winning conference or NCAA titles. Basketball teams rank fifth in preseason coaches polls With the 2017-18 basketball season looming, preseason predictions have arrived, and MSU Denver was well represented. Both the men’s and women’s teams were chosen to fi nish No. 5 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in their respective coaches polls. The men’s team received one fi rst place vote. The men’s team fi nished the 2016-17 campaign with a 17-13 record while the women’s ended with a 18-12 record. Both teams made the RMAC tournament. Additionally, both teams were represented on the all-RMAC preseason teams. A pair of junior guards earned honors: Jaelynn Smith from the women’s team and Cameron Williams from the men’s. Both teams begin the season on Nov. 10. The men’s team visits Stephenville, Texas for the Texan Tip-Off Classic, while the women compete in Commerce, Texas. Volleyball loses for first time in over a month On Oct. 20, the MSU Denver volleyball team lost to Colorado School of Mines 3-2, ending their 10 game winning streak. The streak began on Sept. 15, marking 35 days between losses for the team. Over that time, they have vaulted to third place in the RMAC, with a 14-7 record overall and an 11-2 in conference. Their efforts were rewarded with 13 points in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll on Oct. 23. With five games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Roadrunners play next on Oct. 27 at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
By Richard Allen
with a 26:00.1 time, with senior
rallen57@msudenver.edu
Jason Carey and sophomore Sam Berg finishing behind him at 33
With the Rocky Mountain
at 38, respectively. They finished
Athletic Conference
with 217 points, 191 behind first
Championships behind them,
place Colorado School of Mines,
it’s onward to the NCAA
whose lowest scoring place
regionals for the MSU Denver
finish in the race was 12th. The
cross-country team under first
women’s team was headlined
year head coach Trent Mack.
by freshman Alden Gruidel,
After the men’s team placed ninth and the women’s placed 12th on Oct. 21 in Chadron, Nebraska
who finished 48th overall. They concluded with 305 points. “The RMAC championships
in the RMAC championships,
were a rough race for the team
all that remains is the NCAA
and myself,” Krage said. “We
playoff competition. Both teams
had bigger hopes going in, but
will face drastically larger
seeing how regionals is the main
competition pools than their most
focus we can’t get discouraged.”
recent races. The Roadrunners
To achieve what they want
travel to Canyon, Texas on Nov.
to at regionals – advancing to
4 in what could potentially
nationals – the Roadrunners will
be the last race for program
need to drastically improve on
cornerstone Brandon Krage.
their last race. To qualify, the
“I have to continue to remind
team must either place in the
myself of the process,” Mack
top-three at regionals or be one
said. “This part of the season
of eight teams selected from
is exciting because athletes
around the country based on prior
usually start to feel a little more
performance. The task is steep,
energized and get a chance to
but the runners are not letting
perform at their highest level as
that change their approach, and
you back off the workload a bit.”
are focusing on the details.
When the Roadrunners travel
“Right now we are preparing
Photo by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
Senior Brandon Krage races to a fourth place finish at the Roadrunner Invitational on Oct. 7. Krage has been an integral piece of the MSU Denver cross-country team since 2013.
to Canyon, Texas to compete in
for regionals by doing some
regionals, they will face the same
fine-tuning workouts to get our
competition they saw in regionals,
legs ready to turn over a little
race of his collegiate career should
quicker,” said junior Mali Smith.
the Roadrunners not advance to
plus representation from two other Division II conferences: the Lone Star Conference and Heartland Conference. Both teams will face more than 30
This was a point that Krage echoed. “There is not much more I can do to prepare for regionals
are important to him. “These last two races are
nationals, which would close a
definitely the most important
distinct chapter in Roadrunners
races of my life so far, and I have
cross-country history.
big goals for both,” he said.
“Brandon is an amazing
Krage will undoubtedly be a central figure in regionals,
others, each sending a maximum
in terms of workouts,” Krage
individual,” Mack said. “His
of seven runners, adding up to
said. “However, what I am doing
demonstration of commitment
being the top placer for the
more than 200 runners per race.
now is making sure I recover
and accountability will definitely
team in every race this season.
and do the small things like
be missed. I love watching
He will look to guide the men’s
sleeping and eating right.”
individuals who just go out and
team to nationals for the first
do what they set their mind to.”
time since 2013 in his last stand
The RMAC regionals featured 118 runners in the women’s 6k and the 121 in the men’s. Both the men’s ninth place and the women’s 12th were in a field of 15 teams, all of which will be present at regionals. The men’s team was led by Krage, who finished 21st overall
Krage has been the focal point
The circumstances of the
and earn the Roadrunners a
year in 2013. He has been named
situation are not lost on Krage
place at the starting line in
to the MSU Denver All-Time
either. With his indoor track
Evansville, Indiana on Nov. 4.
Roster and earned second team
eligibility already expired, the
all-RMAC in 2014. But, he may be
closing days of his cross-country
running the last cross-country
career with the Roadrunners
of the team since his freshman
Roadrunners athletics review Men’s Soccer Oct. 20
Volleyball
at Westminster
W
College (Utah)
3-2
Oct. 22
at Colorado Mesa University
L 1-0
Oct. 20
at Colorado School of Mines
Oct. 21 at Colorado Christian University
Women’s Soccer Oct. 20
at Western State
W
3-2
Colorado University
2-1
W
Oct. 22
3-2
of Colorado, Colorado Springs
L
at University
L 2-0
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SPORTS
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Dreamhack brings eSports to Denver Mile High City experiences biggest gaming convention in its history
NATIONAL NEWS ESPN cuts ties with Barstool Sports ESPN has ended their relationship with Barstool Sports after only one episode. Despite a ten episode contract with the media company, “Barstool Van Talk” was cancelled on Oct. 23. ESPN CEO John Skipper said after the cancellation, “they delivered the show they promised.” He continued to elaborate on the statement. “Effective immediately, I am cancelling Barstool Van Talk. While we had approval on the content of the show, I erred in assuming we could distance our efforts from the Barstool site and its content.” PFT Commenter, one of the hosts of the show, published his response to the cancellation on Twitter. “We are very disappointed to hear that Barstool Van Talk has been cancelled by ESPN,” he wrote. “We had a great time working on the show and we’re extremely excited for the future.”
Curry fined $50,000 Stephen Curry was fined for throwing his mouthguard at a ref for the second time in his career on Oct. 21 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Late in the game, Curry thought he was fouled, but no call was made, and he side-armed his mouthguard at who he deemed was the responsible party. He missed, but the throw was noticed, and he was assessed a technical foul and thrown out of the game. The NBA later fined him $50,000. Curry was also caught and fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthguard in game six of the 2016 NBA Finals.
By Matthew Stefanski
notice everyone’s having a good
mstefan3@msudenver.edu
time, and that’s all that matters.” Jebailey is a well-known
Denver is the home of unique
figure within the fighting game
sporting events such as X-Games,
community. His organization,
the USA Pro Challenge and now,
Community Effort Orlando, has
the eSports event Dreamhack.
been organizing tournaments
Dreamhack, an event based
since 2010. His tournaments
out of Sweden, is a platform for
bring in players from Japan,
video gaming, computer topics
Canada, the United States, South
and eSports. Several events
America and several countries
are hosted worldwide, with the
in Europe. His latest effort, CEO
United States finally hosting
2017, brought in about 5,000
events in 2016 and 2017. Denver
competitors. He has taken on the
played host to Dreamhack
responsibility of setting up all of
from Oct. 20-22. At the event,
the fighting game tournaments
hundreds of players – including
for all North America-based
professionals – competed for a
Dreamhack events and was
chance at prize pools ranging
pleasantly surprised with the
from $1,000 to $200,000.
turnout by the Denver community.
Professional teams and
“Everyone’s loving this
Cloud 9 lift their trophy after winning the Dreamhack Astro Open at the National Western Complex in Denver on Oct. 22. Cloud 9 defeated German team Big 2-0 in the final.
players competed against
event,” he said. “I’m hearing
amateurs in games such as “Halo
great numbers from Dreamhack.
his previous events. That prior
5: Guardians,” “Counter-Strike:
They’re very surprised Denver
success led to the Dreamhack
teams from around the world. Across the first two days, the competition was intense, with
Global Offensive,” “Street Fighter
is such a densely populated
V” and “Super Smash Bros.
gaming community. That
Even professional players
Melee.” The spirit of Dreamhack
came out of nowhere. We
embrace the opportunity to try
battling against a Brazilian team,
comes from local amateur
didn’t even expect it.”
and compete against local players.
three European teams and an
One such professional player
Australian team. Tournament
teams and players getting their
Jebailey brought his
tournaments running smoothly.
three North American teams
shot at competing with invited
community knowledge to
is Du ‘NuckleDu’ Dang. Dang,
favorite Cloud 9, from the
professionals. Tournament
Dreamhack hoping to further build
a player for the organization
U.S., steamrolled through
organizer Alex Jebailey
the fighting game community.
Team Liquid, is a prominent
their competition, winning
embraces the community and
Despite being a lower level of
player in “Street Fighter V.” At
quickly against Australian team
fun-having aspect as the reason
competition, having events
the end of 2016, he was crowned
Renegades, and Tempo Storm –
eSports has grown so much.
across the United States has been
the champion of Capcom Cup,
an up-and-coming organization
one of the sparks that helped
a premier invite-only event
from Brazil. Overall, in their
Jebailey said. “Even the head
build interest in eSports. He has
attended by the top players who
first two matches they lost
Dreamhack guys, who aren’t into
enjoyed Denver’s reaction and
have accrued points by playing
only five rounds combined.
the fighting games as much as I
has received feedback from local
in sanctioned “Street Fighter V”
“I’ve worked a lot of events,”
am, they come over here and they
players about the success of
tournaments throughout the year. Dang explained the difference
first played European-mixed
between a championship event
team Mousesports. They won a
like Capcom Cup and a smaller
nailbiter two maps to one, which
event like Dreamhack Denver.
included a double overtime third map. They faced the Germany-
international competition,” Dang
based team Big in the finals. After
said. “Out here, it’s like regionals.”
a close first map, Cloud 9 routed
Dang attends smaller tournaments like Dreamhack to refine his skills and stay sharp.
Big in the second map to take the win and the tournament 2-0. Cloud 9 battled while a crowd
Even though he didn’t get a
of fans filled every seat in the
chance to play a Colorado-based
arena, chanting “USA, USA,” after
player at the event, he also gets
every round won, and groaning
enjoyment out of playing local
with every round lost. Jake
players at events he attends.
‘Stewie2K’ Yip, one of the world’s
The event was full of surprises
best players, led the way with
and strong showings by Colorado,
a +74 kill-death ratio scoreline
including third place finishes
across the entire tournament.
by Noah ‘HavocNoah’ Davis in
After the dust had settled, Yip
“Marvel vs Capcom Infinite”
reflected on the tournament as
and Dave ‘LiveWithDave’ Florian
a positive experience overall –
in “Pokken Tournament.”
despite being smaller in size – and
Dreamhack opens up opportunities for everyone
Dave ‘LiveWithDave’ Florian celebrates winning a set during a Pokken Tournament competition on Oct. 21. Florian won the set 2-1 and eventually placed third in the tournament.
The two wins gave them a bye to the semifinals, where they
“The biggest difference is the
Bledsoe asks for trade from Phoenix Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe will not play another game with the team. After the team fired head coach Earl Watson, he posted the following message on Twitter. “I Don’t wanna be here.” During discussions between Bledsoe and Suns GM Ryan McDonough, Bledsoe said that he was at a hair salon and was referring to that in his post. McDonough concluded that Bledsoe was lying. The Denver Nuggets have emerged as potential trade partners, with point guard Emmanuel Mudiay and power forward Kenneth Faried being mentioned as possible players involved.
Photos by Matthew Stefanski | mstefan3@msudenver.edu
about what the fans mean to him. “I think playing at Dreamhack
interested, be it player or
is always a pleasure,” he said.
spectator. One of the bigger
“There’s a lot of fans around
games in eSports right now,
so it’s kind of cool to have the
“Counter-Strike: Global
attention on you and just got to
Offensive,” embraces this at a
give back to the fans. It’d be cool
unique level. The eight-team
to come back to Denver because
tournament opens two spots for
it was a big crowd and they
teams to qualify into a chance
were all cheering for us, so I’m
to play against some of the top
looking forward to come back.”
EVENTS
OCTOBER 25, 2017
EVENTS AT AURARIA 10.25
Movie and pizza night: “Atomic Blonde”
CONCERTS 10.25
Arcade Fire
Location Pepsi Center
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 10.25
LANY
Men’s Soccer
Price $25+
Price $20
Time 7:30 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
10.26 vs. Westminster
Complex
Price Free 10.25
Guided by Voices
Time 12 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
10.26
I the Mighty
Price $15
Women’s Soccer
MSU Denver Jazz Orchestra
10.28 vs. Regis University
10.28 vs. Colorado Mesa Univerty
Location Regency Athletic 10.26 Bear and the Beasts Location Hi-Dive
10.27
Chelsea Wolfe
Price $8
Price $20 Time 9 p.m.
10.27
Nothing More
10.27
David Ramirez
Price $16
Time 6 p.m.
Time 9:30 p.m.
Complex Time 1:30 p.m.
10.28 vs. Black Hills State
Location Globe Hall
Price $20
Location Regency Athletic
Time 11 a.m.
Location Gothic Theater
Time 9 p.m.
Location Summit Music Hall Location King Center
Men’s Soccer
Time 7 p.m.
Volleyball 10.26
Time 7 p.m.
Location Red Rocks
Complex Price Free
of Mines Location Away
Time 8 a.m. Location Ogden Theater Price $27.50
Location Tivoli Turnhalle
10.27 vs. South Dakota School
College Utah Location Regency Athletic
Time 4 p.m.
[ELEMENT] Laser Tag Zombie Apocalypse
Volleyball
Location Ogden Theater
Location Tivoli Turnhalle
10.26
13
Men’s Soccer 10.29 Rocky Mountain Athletic Confrence
University
Location Away Time 5:30 p.m.
Location TBA Time TBA
Price Free Time 7:30 p.m. 10.27
Deer Tick
Location Black Sheep 10.31
Dia de los Muertos celebration and open mic
10.28
The Maine
Location Summit Music Hall
Price $20
Price $25
Time 8 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
Nuggets
Location St. Cajetans Price Free Time 10 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
10.25 vs. Charlotte Hornets 10.28
Breaking Benjamin
Location 1ST Bank Center
10.29
Halsey
Location Pepsi Center
Price $10-55
Price $20+
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
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
HIM
Location Summit Music Hall
10.31
10.27 vs. Vegas Golden
Location Away Time 5 p.m.
Knights Location Away Time 4 p.m.
Nuggets 10.29
Avalanche
Broncos
Have Mercy
Location Marquis Theater
Price $50
Price $15
Time 6 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
10.29 vs. Brooklyn Nets Location Away Time 4 p.m.
10.30 vs. Kansas City Cheifs Location Away Time 6:30 p.m.
discuss the week’s news with a guest. mymetmedia.com
TRENDING NEWS Star of “Benson” passes away Robert Guillaume, the Emmy
Kid Rock “bawitdadas” away from politics In an interview with radio
Do you even vape outside, bro? New York has placed a ban
Animal planet More than 100 dogs and
California for neutrality Starting in 2019, California
cats who survived Hurricane
will recognize a third gender
Award winning actor of “Benson,”
personality Howard Stern, Kid
on vaping and e-cigarettes in
Maria arrived from Puerto Rico
for driver’s licenses and birth
has died at the age of 89. The
Rock assured that his bid for
public, indoor settings. Despite
Centennial Airport in Denver
certificates. This new, third option
titular character of “Benson” was
elected office was a joke. After
the gaining popularity of
on Oct. 24. The pets have been
will be stated as “nonbinary.”
established in the ‘70s sitcom
the initial announcement, the
e-cigarettes, the potential dangers
taken in by Colorado shelters
California will be the third state
“SOAP.” Guillaume also voiced
musician built a website to
of the vaporized substitute has
to alleviate overcrowding in the
to recognize a third gender,
the baboon Rafiki in “The Lion
promote his Republican platform
yet to be definitively cited. New
shelters on the island. According
however, they will be the first to
King.” His guest star roles include
for his 2018 campaign. After being
York’s ban will fall under the
to the Denver Post, so far more
pass an actual law enacting the
shows “All in the Family” and
prompted by Stern about his
regulations of the state’s Clean
than 1,500 dogs and cats have
change, and accommodating to
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
plans, Kid Rock said, “Fuck no,
Indoor Air Act. The restriction will
been flown out, he said. Dumb
revisions on birth certificates. The
The actor passed away from
I’m not running for Senate. Are
not apply to those who want to
Friends League was asked last
requirement for a gender change
complications of prostate cancer.
you fucking kidding me?” He also
use e-cigarettes in their private
week if the shelter could help,
that includes a sworn statement
noted that he had a new album to
homes or hotel rooms. The ban
raising the count of relocated pets
from a physician declaring
promote, leading many to believe
will go into effect next month.
to more than 1,600. There will be
that they have undergone a
the announcement was a PR stunt
87-90 dogs and 18 cats from two
physical, clinical treatment will
surrounding his new music.
Puerto Rican shelters available for
also be rescinded in 2018.
adoption at shelters throughout Colorado. For more information, contact the Dumb Friends League.
Student Engagement and Wellness offers a variety of programs and services to MSU Denver students. Please review the list to see what we have to offer in support of your collegiate experience.
Campus Recreation at Auraria
LGBTQ Student Resource Center
Counseling Center
Met Media
Dean of Students Office
Student Activities
Health Center at Auraria
Veteran and Military Student Center
You will find opportunities for all to relieve stress by participating in a group fitness class, shooting baskets in the gymnasium, lifting weights in the fitness center or scaling the rock wall. • Outdoor Pursuits • Intramural Sports • Group Fitness • Personal Training • Adaptive Fitness • Informal Recreation • Fitness Center • Certification & Prep Courses PE 108 • 303-556-3210 • www.msudenver.edu/campusrec/
We can help you find ways to manage difficult times and provide you with a comforting place to examine your life and learn more about yourself so you can realize your potential. Individual Counseling • Support Groups • Crisis Intervention • Quick Consult • Mental Health Resources • Academic and Personal Growth Workshops Tivoli 651 • 303-556-3132 • www.msudenver.edu/counsel/
We provide referrals for students in need and ensure that you have the resources to persist through graduation. • Food Bank • Navigate University Processes • Student Conflict Resolution • Student Code of Conduct • CARE Team Tivoli 311 • 303-556-3559 • www.msudenver.edu/ deanofstudents/
The Health Center at Auraria offers comprehensive medical care with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and gynecologists. • Primary Care • Urgent Care • Mental Health • Immunizations • Insurance • Health Education Plaza 150 • 303-556-2525 • www.healthcenter1.com
We provide a space to find your community, as well as education and resources for the campus on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. • Community Building • Advocacy & Support • Resources • Education Tivoli 213 • 303-556-6488 • www.lgbtq-auraria.org
Get the latest campus news and entertainment created for students by the student voice of MSU Denver or join us and get professional experience in media. • The Metropolitan Weekly Newspaper • Metrosphere Monthly Magazine • Met Radio 24/7 Internet Station • Met TV Progreamming Tivoli 313 • 303-556-2507 • www.MyMetMedia.com
We are your catalyst for campus connections! Events and Programs • Fraternities and Sororities • Leadership Programs • Student Organizations • Element • Volunteer Opportunities • Student Travel Tivoli 305 • 303-556-2595 • www.msudenver.edu/ studentactivities/
We provide a place for you to relax, study, network and get questions answered in a space dedicated to veteran and military students, with full-time staff and a wealth of resources. • Quiet Study Space • Computer Workstations • Study Groups • Meeting Space • Student Veterans Club • Rotating Office Hours • Career Workshops • Special Events Tivoli 243 • 303-556-4294 • www.msudenver.edu/veterans
BREAK
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Top 5
Essential Halloween movies
15
Submission of the week
From Briana Swank
1. Hocus Pocus 2. The Addams Family 3. Beetlejuice 4. Young Frankenstein 5. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Overheard “Steve Madden? Like the football guy?” “How do fish work?“ “Um, I’m pretty sure Red Bull has water in it.“ “It’s amazing what a five minute Google search can accomplish.“
Tivoli is the fusion of old and new. The Tivoli Brewery has been creating signature craft beers since 1859. It is the oldest brewery in Colorado and many of its first customers were miners and settlers in the area. It became the largest beer producer west of the Missouri River and its legacy survived the ages. It now serves as a brewery, student union, bookstore and more. It is a familiar stomping ground for students on the Auraria Campus and a place for the community to gather no matter the occasion.
Staff mixtape
Curated by: Montana Martin (DJ Big Sky)
There is music in everything during the fall. The harmonious crunching of apples and leaves, the carving of pumpkins with wimpy plastic tools and the scraping of windshields before the sun gets its chance to defrost thin layers of frozen morning dew. Jim Hopper once said, “Mornings are for coffee and contemplation.” Following form, autumn is for mixtapes and melancholia. Turntables and tranquility. Records and reflection. Here is a list of ten songs to contemplate the short days and long nights of the season. Use them as a companion in your solo outings for apple cider donuts under overcast skies.
1. You’re Dreaming // Wolf Parade 2. Time On Her Side // Future Islands 3. Smoke // Mosa Wild 4. The Wilds // Henry Jamison 5. Walk It Back // The National 6. I’m Done // Gordi feat. S. Carey 7. V // Pinegrove 8. Sunsetz // Cigarettes After Sex 9. New York // St. Vincent 10. Come On Mess Me Up // Cub Sport
TRACKLIST
Crossword Across
48. The Guggenheim Bilbao,
Down
28. Relent
1. Building block brand
e.g.
1. Di-dah lead-in
29. Bradley and Sullivan
5. Maryland cake ingredient
50. Animals with antlers
2. Tall bird
30. Classical prefix
9. German industrial city
52. Fish propeller
3. Mixologist’s staple
35. ‘’The Truman Show’’
14. During
53. Heat source for
4. Parimutuel listing
director
15. O’Grady of ‘’Eight Is
backpackers
5. Piano sonata composer
37. Play enders, sometimes
Enough’’
54. English poet laureate
Muzio
40. Joins, as long-lost friends
16. Explosive liquid, briefly
Nicholas
6. What a Geiger counter
41. Desk features of old
17. Test of speed
55. Winter malady
measures
42. Forenoons
20. Trucking rig
56. Icarus’ appendage
7. ‘’Pick a card, ___ card’’
43. ‘’... life is ___ a dream’’
21. Appease, as a thirst
58. Moolah
8. Prejudice
46. Nada
22. Night spot
60. Obey a certain sign
9. It may be near the sofa
47. Serengeti beast
25. Stock market pessimist
67. Madame with a Nobel
10. Distract from the main
49. Like some old records
27. Lustrous material
68. Feel dizzy
subject
51. Hold a rummage sale
31. Beatitudes verb
69. Opera about an Ethiopian
11. RR stop
57. Distinctive clothing
32. Feed the kitty
slave girl
12. Stalling-for-time sounds
59. Bygone despot (Var.)
33. Excoriate
70. Ruins Bond’s martini?
13. Classic Japanese drama
60. Hypodermic needle amts.
34. Indicate shock
71. Porgy’s beloved
18. Country music’s McEntire
61. Without without with
36. Ocean phenomenon
72. Bassoon bit
19. With tabula, it’s a blank
62. CAT scan alternative
38. Stock holder of Roy
slate
63. Cover charge, e.g.
Rogers?
22. Place for lunch?
64. Indecisive result
39. ‘’Gladiator,’’ e.g.
23. Historic time piece?
65. Poetic form
42. ‘’Take ___ out of crime!’’
24. Loathe
66. Mouse’s milieue. Tiny
44. Bundestag refusal
26. Animal named for its coat
insect
45. King of Skull Island
color
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