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Volume 39, Issue 11
October 26, 2016
“Spoken word,” an outlet to voice concerns about police brutality “Race is a construct. Blackness has been constructed to perform victimhood, to perform selfloathing, and I reject that. I’m not apologetically black.” – Dominique Christina at the Black Lives Matter event hosted by the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services
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With the 2016 election looming, supporters of Amendment 70 made their case to students during the Front Porch Politics event. The debate – held at MSU Denver in the Tivoli Turnhalle on Oct. 19 – was organized by the American Democracy Project, with the goal of discussing local legislation on the upcoming ballot. Speakers presented the pros and cons of Amendment 70, answering questions from the audience and explaining the ramifications of the amendment passing or not. Bethany Fleck Dillen, chair of the ADP and organizer of the event, said the group wanted students to be as aware of local legislation on the ballot as they are about the presidential election. “I think that reminding voters that there are more issues out there besides the presidential election is
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important,” Dillen said. “Our charge is to create civilly engaged students that take part in the political process on a national and local scale.” Of the two amendments discussed, Amendment 70 brought about some of the strongest contention among speakers. Leading to an increase of Colorado’s minimum wage to $12 by 2020, the legislation’s passing would require a yearly increase of at least 90 cents until the new level is reached. This would include server wages, which would need to be raised to $8.98 by 2020, with the rest offset through tip wages. Lizeth Chacon, co-chair of Colorado Families for a Fair Wage and a proponent of the change, argued for the necessity of a wage increase in today’s changing economy. With the rise in the cost of housing, food and other living expenses, Chacon argued that minimum wage wasn’t enough, citing a weekly earnings of $332.40 per week before taxes.
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Michaela Smith a big reason volleyball is 18-3
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Darryl Glenn came to Auraria Campus Oct. 19 for Front Porch Politics, an event for politicians to discuss their views with students. Speaking on higher education, Glenn said that it’s better not to rush into school and that students should figure out their talents before going to college or university. Glenn is a big supporter of vocational training and community college. He also clarified his stance on education funding. “We are not talking about reducing funding for education. It’s about the control and who has access to that,” Glenn said. Glenn also spoke about bipartisanship saying both parties should work on the aspects of major issues that each side agrees on and then build on those successes to tackle harder issues. Glenn also said, “I will support the GOP’s nominee in the election.”
Kristen Schaal campaigns for Clinton By Cassie Ballard cballar7@msudenver.edu Walking into a tiny campaign office in Longmont, comedian and actress Kristen Schaal brought laughter and support to volunteers working for Hillary Clinton on Oct. 22. Schaal spent the weekend touring through Denver, Boulder and her hometown of Longmont campaigning for Clinton. “Don’t relax. Remember Brexit. Everybody thought we were in the clear for Brexit, and then all of a sudden it was 4 a.m. and it went the other way,” Schaal said at an event in Boulder. “She’s doing great in the polls, but anything can happen and we
should keep fighting till the end.” Schaal is known for her work on shows such as “Flight of the Conchords,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Daily Show.” Schaal said she is excited about the prospect of having Clinton as the fi rst woman president. “A lot of people are voting for Hillary because they don’t want a Trump, and I can totally understand that, but I think this is a time we can be proud of the fact that we are voting for a Hillary because we want a Hillary,” Schaal said. “I think Hillary Clinton is going to be one of the best presidents that we have ever had.” Schaal said she felt very moved after the last debate, being so close to having a
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woman as president. “I’m excited for our daughters to come up and not have that feeling that I had Wednesday night where, all of the sudden, I felt like I was in the club for the fi rst time. I want them to always be in the club,” Schaal said. Since the last presidential election, women have become part of the candidate club. This year, women might make that final leap to join that presidency club. “We are empowered to go out there and make the world a better place. We’ve always had it in us. We just never had a role model to show us how to do it, and we are going to get one,” Schaal said. Although she is excited for this new reality for young women, she also said that many students may not support Clinton. Schaal said that Clinton had adopted many of Bernie Sanders’ ideas and that voting for her would make those policies possible. She said anything else would just be a vote for Trump. “If you don’t vote, then you are voting for Trump, and that’s just true,” Schaal said. Many of the third-party candidates are an option for students as well. Schaal suggested looking into these third-party candidates and really researching them. She even encouraged the students of MSU Denver to watch “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and his investigation of these candidates before they vote. “In the end, you are going to adopt this world. You’re going to adopt this climate change. You’re going to adopt the racial tear. You’re going to adopt all of it. So, you want to make sure that you pick well,” Schaal said.
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Poet explores black issues By Luis Bustos lbustos@msudenver.edu The Institute for Women’s Studies and Services invited Dominique Christina to speak on campus over black issues inside St. Cajetan’s on Oct. 19. “Race is a construct, blackness has been constructed to perform victimhood, to perform selfloathing, and I reject that. I’m not apologetically black,” Christina said. “I’m grateful for every single human being that stitched me together, and I don’t find anything tragic about it at all.” Through spoken word poetry, Christina tackled gender, social and economic issues as well as the unjust treatment of AfricanAmericans throughout history. Referencing the murder of Emmett Till in the ’50s, she contrasted it with the recent shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. Christina explored America’s societal conditioning in relation to police brutality and AfricanAmericans’ portrayal in the
media. She noted that these societal expectations not only affect how African-Americans are treated, but also their selfimage as well. The event was opened by special guests Synthea Gonzales and Anisah Ali, who recited “Loss of Innocence” and “#BlackBoyJoy,” respectively. “The topics of the pieces read today keep the conversation going,” Ali said, “an important conversation that I think isn’t being had enough.” Gonzales referenced the fi lm “Birth of A Nation” and her personal experience as inspiration for “Loss of Innocence.” The work is a piece on rape and recognizing the significance of one’s history. She also attributed her passion for writing to support she’d received from Christina. “I’m 26 now,” Gonzales said. “I met Dominique when I was 14 and she’s the person who ignited the fire with me writing poetry.” The second segment of the event focused on the creative process of spoken word through a writing workshop that discussed Christina’s
inspiration, writer’s block and life story. The audience was mostly composed of MSU Denver students. Some said they were already fans of Christina’s work. By holding the event, IWSS sought to promote an opportunity for students to let their voices be heard in times of turbulence. Associate director of the institute, Stephanie Shewfelt, said she was heavily impacted by the killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, two men killed by police officers earlier this year. The event provided contact information for city officials and a letter campaign as a direct response to local and national police brutality, one issue Black Lives Matter is trying to change. Although Christina denied direct affi liation with the BLM organization, she explained that BLM is a movement in addition to being an activist group. She considers herself an active member of the movement and she stands in affirmation with the work and the message of BLM.
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Amendment 70 >> Continued from cover “Let’s be real here about how people are struggling out here trying to support their families,” Chacon said. “Three hundred dollars a week is not enough anywhere in Colorado and it’s time for Colorado to take a stance in supporting raising the minimum wage.” Tyler Sandberg, campaign manager for Keep Colorado Working and opponent of Amendment 70, argued that the far-reaching consequences of raising the minimum wage outweigh
the benefits. Applying the increase across the state could have a negative impact on smaller economic zones in Colorado’s rural areas, forcing small businesses into closure through the increased fi nancial burden of meeting the new wage standard. “We don’t think economic policy should be one size fits all,” Sandberg said. “This is policy, and when you write policy that affects a bunch of lives, you should be careful with it.”
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Political Panel: Foreign policy
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The United States does not exist in a vacuum, and its relationships with the rest of the world impact millions of lives. Challenges facing the nation this century include Russia, China and an unstable Middle East. Esteban Fernandez and Devyn Deeter discuss foreign entanglements.
Fernandez: A prevalent theme this cycle was the desire from the base of the electorate to retreat from the world. That would be a mistake. The consensus built by the U.S. after the end of World War II has given us a more stable and prosperous world than anything that came before. The U.S. undergirds that order. Calls to disband NATO are irresponsible. The reality is that the world is moving toward closer interdependence in the 21st century. Dismantling those structures will only give other countries such as Russia and China the opportunity to benefit from a world order in which the U.S. is absent. The world will engage with the country whether we want it to or not. The question is, do we want that engagement on our terms or on the terms of others who may not have our interests at heart? Deeter: While there is undoubtedly some support to retreat from global affairs, the predominant belief is that we need to put America first. It is true, the foundations of world peace rest heavily on the U.S. and our military strength, but we can’t be sending troops to fight and defend other countries while footing the bill. NATO was formed to help protect Europe against Stalin’s Soviet Union. That is no longer a threat, yet the U.S. still pays nearly three fourths of the costs.
terrorism. That’s why it is useful to the U.S. to While there should not be a dismantling of keep these countries stable. international organizations and policies, there Deeter: When it comes to nuclear comes a point when it is necessary to think weapons, it’s too little too late to back out about one’s own country first. While Russia now. I agree that the U.S. should continue and China are the biggest threats, is it not in everyone’s best interest for us to get along? Two on with their European alliances, but going to war with Russia is not the answer. We nuclear powers being at odds with each other should align ourselves with them rather than is not the way to continue with world peace. against them. Rather than let people ride our Fernandez: Realpolitik is not without a defense, they can fight their own battles. It is sense of irony. Notice the absence of intera tricky situation, though, because missteps state conflict over the past 70 years, where it with arming resistance forces can also lead can be argued nukes kept the peace. The flip to terrorism, like the situation with ISIS. side is when it comes to nuclear weapons, we Whether or not to fund groups seems to be the are all standing in a pool of gasoline holding question once you take active troops out of the lit matches. equation. Is that kind of involvement in the NATO has not outlived its usefulness either. A resurgent Russia and confident China Middle East helping or hurting them? Once a group has taken action against us, and openly are challenges that the U.S. would do best to stated that their plan is for the U.S.A.’s demise, counter by rallying its system of alliances. it seems that we should do something. Despite a mixed foreign policy record, the Fernandez: I am intrigued by your stance Obama administration has been successful in that the U.S. should align with Russia. moving us away from that “boots on the ground” mentality that characterized While I am for peaceful cooperation, especially in the space program in the Bush years. which both countries have enjoyed However, where U.S. power an extremely fruitful partnership, could have certainly helped was I also see that Putin’s movements during the first few months of the in Eastern Europe have greatly Syrian conflict when the resistance deteriorated the peace and was Syrian nationals, not foreign security of Russia’s neighbors. I extremists. The U.S. does have Celebrate Your Special Occasion Here - Prido not believe Putin wishes an interest in stopping civil to lead Russia beneath conflict because weak vate Parties Welcome a U.S.-led order, and or failed states are a see his actions as an breeding ground for
attempt to destabilize the current system. On what grounds do you think we would be able to align with them? If we do align with them, what would be our common goal? Also, you stated if a group has made a threat against the country then the country should do something. Does this, however, contradict your earlier stance that other countries must not ride the U.S.’ coattails? These foreign groups usually cannot strike outside their immediate geographic region, and the U.S. is insulated by two oceans on both sides. Deeter: With Russia, I do not think that they want to be led by the U.S., so the common goal there would be not to go to war. Going into a cold war is not going to help anything. I don’t feel that the U.S. striking against groups that are openly threatening us and countries riding our coattails have anything in common. We are insulated, therefore vetting people from places where terror groups are in power is a must to ensure national security. The problem here is these groups growing to power, to a place where they can directly attack us, and that is why we may feel the need to go to them. Foreign policy is an extremely complicated issue, and while I don’t condone our retreating from the world stage, there certainly needs to be action taken to put America first.
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Basic white girl’s guide to fall
By Mady Smarr msmarr@msudenver.edu The temperature is dropping and the leaves are changing. That means it is officially white girl season. Fall is the perfect time to whip out your tall boots and comfy sweaters and jump onto the pumpkin spice trend that overtakes our senses until Christmas. I’ve got a few tips on how to survive this fall season. Fashion Sweaters and leggings are an absolute staple for your fall closet. Make sure you have close to seven pairs of black leggings so
you will have one for every day of the week. You could also just wear the same pair over and over because no one can tell. I can’t tell you what to do because it’s your life. The perfect white girl fall outfit is the “Han Solo.” Take a black vest and layer a white, longsleeve T-shirt underneath. Pair with some jeans and mid-calf brown boots and you will have the perfect fall get-up. Oversized hoodies are also a requirement for the fall season. Throw on a hoodie and pair with some leggings and you will have the perfect pseudohomeless look. No matter what you wear this fall season, basic is better. Pumpkin spice If fall was sponsored, it would be by Starbucks. In the world of basic white girl, the first day of fall is actually when the first pumpkin spice latte is bought. It’s not just our coffee that is taken over by pumpkin spice. Our air fresheners and laundry detergent
and toothpaste must carry the signature scent of autumn. Before the season’s end, make sure you and your basic friends go out for a PSL. It is required in order to keep your Basic White Girl Card.
It is officially our season, so let’s take advantage of it. Stay warm, stay safe and make sure to enjoy fall to its fullest.
Cautious black guy’s guide to fall
By Sean Rhodes srhodes6@msudenver.edu It’s officially white girl season. For white girls it’s all about pumpkin spice Lattes, Ugg boots and basic bitchin’. Get your basic bitch on, white ladies. But for black folks, I just wanna remind you that you’re black. So, let’s go over some tips to keep you safe this fall season. Fashion You might think to yourself, “Damn, I really need a hoodie for this fall weather. It’s cold!” No! What you need is a look that’s
gonna make you blend in and not look scary until Halloween. Hoodies are a no go. You may think it’s important to be warm, but dammit, you need to be alive. The perfect black outfit is the “Lando Calrissian.” Take a black vest and layer a white, long-sleeve t-shirt underneath. Hey, if it kept Lando alive to wear Han’s clothes at the end of “The Empire Strikes Back,” it’s good enough to keep you alive wearing basic bitch clothes. Pair that with some pants that actually fit and you got the perfect protection for when you inevitably get stopped by police. Pumpkin spice Now Pumpkin Spice sounds nice, doesn’t it? It taste nice. It smells nice. Hell, it even makes the fall a lot less boring. But you black, so you gotta stay away from anything that attracts white women. And nothing brings white women like pumpkin spice lattes. If they catch you with a pumpkin spice latte while she’s around, it’s not gonna look like you’re having a good time at Starbucks.
That’s robbery, and is in fact frowned on in society. Stay away from pumpkin spice lattes. Get an Oprah chai. You can never go wrong with Oprah. White people think you’re respectable if Oprah is involved. Relationships For a lot of people fall is cuddling season. Especially for us because we’re black. We gonna be cold. As soon as the first snowflake hits the ground, we’re inside. Now, people might wanna cuddle with you, and that’s cool. But if you see some white girl running at you because she’s just gotta cuddle with anyone she can find, you better run! Run for your life, because she’s gonna cuddle you and you’ll get arrested for assault the moment you wrap your arms around her. You’re not friends having an intimate moment, you’re the big bad wolf and she’s Little Red Riding Hood. It is officially white girl season and I wanna make sure you’re alive for the next one!
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Relationships Fall is the start of cuddling season. As humans, our bodies naturally crave somebody to cuddle up into when the weather gets cold. Usually, as the weather gets warmer, the relationship comes to an end. What that means for us is that we should just find anybody to curl up to. Literally anybody. Just grab somebody off the street and force them to do cute couple things with you. Go apple picking and watch scary movies, but make sure to dump that chump when it’s warm enough to wear shorts.
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By Tasha Ahmed nahmed3@msudenver.edu In last week’s article, basic dominant/submissive guidelines were introduced. This was followed by a brief summary of submissive behaviors and dynamics. The dominant figure in the partnership or group should also base their actions and personal conduct off of guidelines known either as safe, sane and consensual, or risk-aware consensual kink. These concepts are especially significant for a dominant to keep in mind, as they are responsible for the safety and well-being of their submissive partner. Although the submissive often defines all hard and soft limits of their personal needs, the dominant puts them into practice. A submissive may express an in-suppressible desire for sensory deprivation or humiliation and degradation. The dominant then takes this into account when staging a sexual play scene. They will determine which aspects will be present and to what degree. At all times, they are hyper aware of their submissive’s condition and will immediately stop if things become dangerous. If need be, the submissive can also bring the scene to a halt with a designated safe word that has previously been agreed on. A safe word is a word or phrase that does not have a sexual connotation. It
is spoken when someone involved in a play scene has reached their limit and can no longer partake. Having a Type-A personality doesn’t guarantee success as a dominant. It takes a long time and a lot of patience to become established and aware. In addition, it is important to understand that there are a plethora of roles in the kink community that require a dominant personality. It may seem to some that there is only leniency in submissiveness, but fortunately there is creativity found in either aspect. Those who enjoy rigidity may aspire to become a mistress/master. This position is normally a bit stricter, and their corresponding submissive may take on a slavelike role. Others who are more playful may become caregivers. In this dynamic, the dominant’s main role is to protect their submissive in a slightly carefree way while providing guidance, structure and punishment. A dominant must overcome many obstacles while learning their role. An extremely prevalent one is anger management. A true dom will never become unhinged and punish out of raw aggression. It’s important to take baby steps, as being involved in this sort of relationship can be challenging at first. Starting out with a few strong rules and mild punishments can help ease all parties into their decided dynamic. As time goes on, roles in the partnership or group will become increasingly clear, and so will boundaries and limits. It is not unheard of to modify the rules and structure of the relationship, as all individuals grow and evolve. After all, the bare-bones of a dom/sub relationship is just an ordinary relationship. People change and adjust just the same.
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Gorilla Run aims to save endangered species By Devyn Deeter ddeeter1@msudenver.edu
On Oct. 22, runners gathered to show their support for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund at the 13th annual Gorilla Run. The run started at 11 a.m. and was hosted by Frank Keesling. Patrons ran a 5k as either a costumed banana or a gorilla, as a way to raise money for the gorilla fund. The run originated at Elitches, then moved to Wynkoop, and is now being held in Westminster, where it is sponsored by the Westin Hotel. “Everything from ticket sales, registration for the event, sponsorship dollars, anything you purchase in our retail booth all supports the Mountain Gorilla Conservation,” Keesling said.
“Donations from the proceeds this year will probably hit $60,000 to the Gorilla Fund.” -Jim Stinson While ticket sales have taken a dip with the recent moves and oversaturation of 5ks in Denver, the Gorilla Run still holds a Guinness World Record for most people in gorilla suits in one location with 1,161 people. Runners remained at 550 or so for the past two years. Keesling hopes that this will be the foundation for them to get their numbers back to at least 1,000 people. Keesling’s involvement with the MGCF began as a child. In 1985, his mother partnered with Dian Fossey to help send veterinarians to save mountain gorillas caught in poaching traps in Uganda. Keesling’s mother, Ruth, took over the fund
Runners form a group titled Neon Gorillas for the Gorilla Run costume contest. Participants hoped to gain their votes for the “most creative” group contest award Oct. 22 at the Westin Westminster hotel. The team was awarded second place in the contest after the race was completed.
upon Fossey’s death. When she started, there were only 248 known mountain gorillas left. Now, there are an estimated 880. Their work continued when they opened a school to train native Ugandans to become veterinarians in 1996. They have graduated 40 local vets thus far. His mother’s passion for the gorillas inspired Keesling to create the Gorilla Run 5k as a fun way to fundraise for the organization. Keesling himself goes to Uganda four times a year and is going back on Nov 5. One of the run’s biggest sponsors is the
Participants gather around the starting line for the 5k Gorilla Run Oct. 22 at The Westin Hotel in Westminster. The event was held to help Mountian Gorillas in Africa. Photos by Taelyn Livingston • tliving4@msudenver.edu
Rockyard Brewing company. Jim Stinson, a brew master for 20 years, got involved with the run a few years back when his neighbor, Keesling, told him about it. They wanted to get involved and so they created the Silverback Pale Ale. The proceeds from the brew go to the MGCF. “Donations from the proceeds this year will probably hit $60,000 to the Gorilla Fund,” Stinson said.
“Everything from ticket sales, registration for the event, sponsorship dollars, anything you puchase in our retail booth all supports the Mountain Gorilla Conservation.” -Frank Keesling The Wild and Free Foundation provided music for the event. Matt Braken, the founder, goes around on their tour bus to help with fundraising events across the country. While the main focus of their organization is rhinos and elephants, they want to help with the conservation and protection of all wildlife. “We’re starting with the rhinos, but our mission is to support and protect wildlife and habitat,” Braken said.
The event drew support from all animal lovers, from runners in the race to organizations with similar values. They hope to continue their run in the future and keep spreading awareness for the cause, along with continuing to raise the money to support the mountain gorillas and their foundation.
If you go This year’s Gorilla Run is over, but you can still contribute to the fundraiser. How to donate: Visit crowdrise.com/ 2016DenverGorillaRun Click donate and enter amount. For more information on upcoming Denver Gorilla Runs, visit the website at denvergorillarun.com Contact their headquarters phone: 720-524-0272 website: info@denvergorillarun.com
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Roaming the Rockies with Weston Snowboards
Mason Davey sits behind the counter of his commercial tiny home on Oct. 21. Although Davey has not officially opened his mobile storefront, he travels to various towns in the Rocky Mountains promoting his snowboard company and sharing his passion for the sport.
By Joella Beauman jbauma17@msudenver.edu Usually, you can find Weston Snowboards Inc. parked in Mason Davey’s driveway in Minturn. When it’s not parked there, this “tiny home” shop could be anywhere. Until eight months ago, Weston Snowboards was on Main Street in downtown Minturn. Davey, who started as a part-time shop assistant in 2013, purchased the company with partner Leo Tsuo when the founder, Barry Clark, decided to relocate to California. They closed the shop and moved the headquarters to a shared office space in the Sante Fe art district of Denver. Here the idea for the tiny shop was born. Having a brick and mortar location meant high rent and upkeep costs. They had a required number of snowboards that needed to be sold per day just to keep up with the rent. Davey realized he did not want to live in his shop six days a week and decided to build a tiny home storefront, or commercial tiny home. “The tiny-house movement spoke to us because, what’s really important? It’s living what we’re doing. It’s being present, and
it’s the interactions that we have with our clients,” Davey said. After saving up what would have been a year’s worth of rent at the storefront, Davey and Tsuo designed and built a fully sustainable, off-grid tiny home. The tiny home runs on solar panels and is heated by a small wood furnace. The home serves as a mobile retail snowboard shop that can
be hooked up to the back of a vehicle and towed from place to place. Some mountain towns do not allow tiny homes, but Davey has worked his way around that. When he travels, he sleeps on mats on the floor or hangs his hammock from hooks in the ceiling. “It was very important to me not to have a livable space,” Davey said. “To not
be an actual home because then there’s no regulations against a tiny-shop or trailer.” The small company comprises Davey, Tsuo, two employees and a team of riders. One employee and Vail resident, Ben Hilley, fell into business with the partners after meeting them while snowboarding. Hilley, who holds an engineering degree, had given up hope that he would be able to combine his education with his love for the outdoor industry. Meeting Davey allowed his dreams to come to fruition. “We really just snowboard and live our dreams, which is kind of the point of a snowboard company in our opinion,” Hilley said. Davey and Tsuo specialize in designing splitboards. A splitboard is a regular snowboard that splits into two halves that become skis. This allows a backcountry snowboarder to ascend the mountain in the same manner as a backcountry skier. Their boards have begun to gain national recognition. Backcountry Magazine named the Weston “Backwoods” Splitboard as one of their editor’s choice picks for 2017. Davey believes that a tiny-home design will make it easier for the company to gain even more momentum. He can travel to clients who can purchase boards and connect with the staff on a more personal level. “We don’t want to sell you a splitboard and say, ‘Good luck, have fun in the backcountry.’ We want to be a part of your growth, a part of your education,” Davey said. Weston Snowboards provides free avalanche-awareness courses as well as clinics at REI to teach people about splitboarding. They also allow riders to demo their boards on the mountain before purchase. The shop is not officially open, but after taking the tiny home on a surfing trip to California, Davey started traveling to various mountain towns and opening days in Colorado to promote his business. “It’s all just an elaborate scheme to play with our friends in the snow,” Davey said.
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Mason Davey introduces himself to Samantha Means, a local Rocky Mountain rider from Vail, in his tiny-home storefront at Arapahoe Basin’s opening day on Oct. 21. Photos by McKenzie Lange • mlange4@msudenver.edu
Location: 432 Main St. Minturn, 81645 Hours: Wendesday - Sunday 1 a.m.-7 p.m. Contact: Phone: 970- 827-4060 Email: info@westonsnowboards.com
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Bryan Cranston visits Alamo Drafthouse to promote new memoir By Matthew Plimpton mplimpto@msudenver.edu
Photo courtesy of Whitney Adam Miller of Alamo Draft house in Littleton
The Littleton Alamo Draft house hosted a joint event with The Tattered Cover bookstore on Oct. 17 to promote the new book authored by “Breaking Bad” and “Malcolm in the Middle” star Bryan Cranston. It would seem somewhat difficult to get a big star like Cranston to appear and talk about his work while attending a local theater. However, this assumption is incorrect when it comes to the acclaimed TV star. Cranston went into each auditorium that was live streaming the event in different parts of the theater to thank all of the fans that came to support his new book, “A Life in Parts.” The book is a series of memoirs, or “stories,” as Cranston put it. He decided to share his work with those willing to read and hear about it. This is the first event Alamo Draft house and the Tattered Cover have done together. Tattered Cover event manager Heather Duncan mentioned how collaborating with Cranston has proved to be a success. “Bryan Cranston is perfect for this kind of event. He’s on tour as an author first and an actor second,” Duncan said. Cranston also performed
portions of his book. Cranston stood up from his chair and delivered animated recollections of his nights as a vagabond, sneaking in to the 1977 World Series with his brother and covering himself in 75,000 bees for an episode of “Malcolm in the Middle.” The event brought in many fans of Cranston’s previous and current work as an actor. It also opened the doors to what is possible for a bookstore in terms of working with other mediums. “We would promote the book through the medium,” said Kristen Gilligan of the Tattered Cover. Gilligan talked about a previous book that came out written by rock star Bruce Springsteen and how she wished they could have done an event over the radio or through another auditory medium. Despite missing an opportunity to work with Springsteen, Tattered Cover and Alamo Draft house were able to collaborate with an actor who believes in having “a healthy dose of luck.” Throughout the evening, Cranston talked to the audience about taking risks and acting using examples from his own experience. He once had the opportunity to do a commercial that involved repelling off rocks. Cranston didn’t know how to repel, but took the risk of lying about having the skill in order to get the job. Shortly before shooting was to take place,
Cranston learned everything he could to make himself look like a pro. His performance was so convincing to the people fi lming the commercial that they hired him. The next day they happened to be fi lming at the exact same place where he learned to repel. While lying about having skills that you don’t possess in order to get a job doesn’t always paint one in the best light, Cranston comes by it humbly and honestly while having a great sense of humor about it. “If you’re lucky, you get to do it [tell stories] for a living,” Cranston said.
If you go Upcoming Bryan Cranston book tour dates Boston: American Repertory Theater Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. To purchase a copy of “A Life in Parts,” go to bryancranstonbook.com
Facing the evil within By Keenan McCall kmccall3@msudenver.edu Psychological horror may seem commonplace in games now, but it’s thanks to “Silent Hill 2” that it found its place in gaming at all. A follow-up to the original Playstation hit, “Silent Hill 2” carried high hopes from fans of the first entry. The original game’s fogshrouded town swarming with monstrosities set itself apart through well–built atmosphere, tone and sound design. Most expected the sequel to carry this on, providing new monsters while also bringing back the titular setting that terrified them. “Silent Hill 2” didn’t disappoint. The game puts you in control of James Sunderland, a widower who receives a letter from his dead wife. She asks him to return to their “special place” in Silent Hill, so seeking answers, James enters the town to find out who sent the letter, finally facing the truth surrounding her death. The town was as haunting as ever, fi lled with new, warped nightmares of enemies wandering through its foggy streets. Combat was designed in the enemies’ favor to increase the tension, with sounds of metal scraping and
industrial clangs that only boosted the sense of confined struggle. Looking deeper, though, the game’s design makes it clear that its developer, Team Silent, wanted to aim higher than the status quo. Each and every design choice showed a focus on not only making the town scary, but also on making the horror specific to James and his own fears. As the story progresses, players learn that the death of James’ wife left him with severe emotional trauma. The process of his wife’s succumbing to her illness left James with warped views of the world around him, and the enemies he faces in “Silent Hill 2” reflect this in terrifying fashion. The nurse enemies, faceless and slashing away at whatever enters their immediate view, mirror how he saw the hospital workers during his wife’s treatment – uncaring and overly automated in their caregiving. The lying figures, trapped in sheets of their own flesh, represent his wife’s suffering and writhing in the sheets of a hospital bed. Even the iconic Pyramid Head is a representation of James’ guilt, a brutal punisher for his crime of killing his wife to put her out of her misery. The areas you explore throughout the town only enforce this feeling. From a dilapidated hospital to the hotel where he and his wife vacationed, James is forced to confront the
Each and every design choice showed a focus on not only making the town and monsters scary, but also on making them specific to James and his own fears. representations of his trauma in locations tied to where they were born. These design choices, paired with gameplay that made fighting the enemies difficult or even impossible, gave the game a psychological twist to its horror. It wasn’t just taking on monsters anymore but taking on a character’s fears themselves. It opened the door for horror games to be developed around a certain fear and expanded the view of what games could be. “Silent Hill 2” opened the door for psychological horror games like “Eternal Darkness” and “Amnesia.” It showed that horror could be more than just jump scares and gimmicks, picking at the fears locked away deep within a character’s mind or even our own.
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Roadrunner Briefs » Women’s soccer on a three game win streak The Roadrunners women’s soccer team improved their conference record to 6-3-2 with a pair of victories over the weekend. The team steamrolled the UCCS Cougars on Oct. 21 to the tune of 7-0. Junior forward Elise Boisnard set an MSU Denver record in the game for the fastest goal scored in program history – 10 seconds into the game. The women then played host to Western State and won 2-0. They wrap up regular season play Oct. 30 against Regis and then have the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships Nov. 2-6.
» Men’s soccer with a loss and a win Men’s soccer lost 3-0 to No. 21 Colorado Mesa on Oct. 21 but rebounded with an away win in Salt Lake City against Westminster College. The Roadrunners won the game against Westminster 1-0. The men are now 7-4-1 in conference play and 9-6-1 overall. The men complete regular season play this weekend with two home games. They play Adams State Oct. 28 and finish with Fort Lewis on Oct. 30. The men will then participate in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship. If they win the tournament, they are guaranteed a berth in the NCAA National Championship tournament.
» Volleyball continues undefeated RMAC season MSU Denver continued their winning ways this past weekend by defeating No. 22 Colorado School of Mines and Colorado Christian University. The wins catapulted the team to No. 20 in the national rankings and improved their conference record to 13-0. The team has now won 14 straight matches. The team has two matches at the Auraria Event Center this weekend, playing South Dakota School of Mines Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. and Black Hills State Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Michaela Smith, a senior, has played four years as an outside hitter for MSU Denver. Smith was named RMAC offensive player of the week on Oct. 24. Photo by Abreham Gebreegziabher • agebreeg@msudenver.edu
Michaela Smith’s star shines bright By Earl Grant egran7@msudenver.edu Fifth-year senior Michaela Smith is listed on the roster as an outside hitter, but her presence is felt on every inch of the court. Smith finished 2015 as an allRMAC selection, an honor decided by the coaches of the conference. She began the month of October on a tear, earning two RMAC offensive player of the week awards in four weeks. Smith brings explosive leaping ability to the court. Her 5-feet 10inch frame allows her to dominate the net for the Runners, and she leads the team in kills. Smith gave an account of how she was recruited by MSU Denver. In
2012, she graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora. “I’ve lived in Colorado my whole life, always played volleyball in Colorado. We were at a club volleyball tournament in California. A Metro coach noticed me and came up to talk to me,” Smith said. Opposing RMAC players and coaches cannot slow down Smith’s stellar performance. This season, first-year head coach Jenny Glenn has tackled the task of replacing former 16-year head coach Diane Hendricks, who led MSU Denver to 16 consecutive NCAA tournaments. When asked to explain the hardships she has overcome adjusting to the abrupt coaching change, Smith said, it’s been tough.
“We didn’t have Jenny until April. Our spring season starts in February,” Smith said. The senior elaborated on how she worked through the time of change. “We had to learn how to work with each other,” she said. Smith believes that the abundance of upperclassmen, which includes four seniors, provided leadership that made the 2016 volleyball team perfect to handle the coaching shift. “Of course, leadership comes from our coaching staff, but leadership also comes from within the team, and we had to learn that when we didn’t have coach,” Smith said.
Even with a top 25 national ranking, the Roadrunners could use more support down the stretch of the season. Smith advocates for more participation from MSU Denver and alumni. “Of course, we want to do well for ourselves, but we represent Metro,” Smith said. “We want our school to support us; we work hard in the gym every single day. We want to come into the gym on Fridays and Saturdays and show it off!” The MSU Denver volleyball team remains undefeated in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play at 13-0, 12-3 overall. The Roadrunners are also sporting a 14game winning streak.
Roadrunners race for the championship By David Schaut dschaut@msudenver.edu
Spearfish Canyon Country Club in Spearfish, South Dakota, was the place for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference cross country championships on Oct. 22. The men of MSU Denver finished ninth out of a total of 15 teams and the women finished in 11th place, also out of a total of 15 teams. Junior Brandon Krage, named second team allRMAC, continued his trend of pacing the Roadrunner men and finished the 8-kilometer
course with a time of 26:17. He came in 28th overall out of 126 runners, beating 78 percent of the competition. Freshman Sam Berg finished next for the team, coming in 41st place with a time of 27 minutes flat. The ever-consistent junior Erica Ruiz, who was named first team all-RMAC, led the Runners’ women’s team in their 6-kilometer race with a time of 23:14. She finished 14th out of 116 competitors, finishing ahead of 88 percent of the competition. Junior Rachel Shimabukuro finished second for the Runners, coming in 58th place overall with a time of 25:09.
The men’s team competed against some of the best cross country teams in Division II, including the No. 1 and No. 3 teams Adams State and Colorado School of Mines, respectively. No. 6 Western State, No. 8 CSUPueblo and No. 13 Black Hills State rounded out the remainder of the nationally ranked teams involved in the men’s race. Reigning NCAA Division II national champion Colorado School of Mines grabbed their first RMAC Championship at the meet. Mines claimed five of the top six individual finishes to give them the title.The Adams State team came in second place.
The women’s championship race included three nationally ranked teams: No. 1 Adams State, No. 4 Western State and No. 21 CSU-Pueblo. Adams State won their fifth-consecutive RMAC Championship, claiming four of the top 10 individual finishes. The NCAA South Central Region Championships, which will be on Nov. 5, are next for MSU Denver’s teams and may be their last opportunity to secure a spot in the NCAA National Championship. Both Runners teams will have the altitude on their side as the meets will be held in Denver at Washington Park.
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Kevin Durant, right, left the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry, left, in the offseason. The Warriors are widely regarded as an NBA super team. Photo from Flickr.com.
Sports stance: Super teams destroy parity By Jordan Roland jroland1@msudenver.edu The offseason trades and free agent signings before the 20162017 NBA season have caught a lot of people’s attention. Some fans are in favor of the elevated talent of certain teams and some are against it. Fans against it believe that the moves players made to form alliances with other superstars are unfair and a cop-out. Almost every team in the NBA has found benefits during the offseason, but as many are aware, former Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant signed a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors in a blockbuster move that shocked the sports world. After Oklahoma City failed to close a four-game series that they had led 3-1, Durant’s move drew criticism. Having won the 2015 championship, Golden State has proved they do not need another superstar of Durant’s caliber to win a title. Sure, it adds to the fi repower they already have in Klay Thompson and twotime league MVP Steph Curry. However, Durant is not the only superstar who formed an alliance with another superstar with the hopes of winning an NBA title. Point guard Derrick Rose was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks during the offseason. Rose joined small forward Carmelo Anthony, who has struggled over the past few
seasons with head coaches and players, many of whom could have provided wins that would have helped them achieve a postseason berth. Veteran guards Dwayne Wade and Rajon Rondo also left their teams. They formed an alliance with Jimmy Butler in Chicago. The team now has playmaking, scoring and two NBA championship-winning players in Wade and Rondo. All the offseason moves generated questions of whether super teams are ideal for the NBA in this era. If one actually takes the time to break down the rosters of all 32 teams, there are only a select few players who are considered superstars, with the rest all-stars and role players. Maybe the NBA is not as diverse as college basketball teams with talent across the board. This is why many people have seen a steady decline in competition since the Michael Jordan era. Today, when there are more athletes at every position than the league has ever seen, one would think there would be more competition among teams to be the top dog. Of course, all teams are competing to capture an NBA title, but this fact is swept under the rug when several players join one team to reach a common goal. Instead of the talent being spread out all over the league like the ‘80s and early ‘90s, when superstars Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Isaiah Thomas were all on different teams, one now sees players like Lebron James, Wade,
Chris Bosh, Curry and Durant all joining one team. Many people find it odd or even cheating when a group of superstars decide to join one team instead of competing against one another to prove who’s the best team, but in today’s NBA, players have no problem forming alliances. In fact, they encourage it because that will give them the best chance of dominating their division and conference. Nobody in their right mind can possibly think that forming a super team is ideal for the NBA, because if that’s the trend now, where is the level of competition going? What happened to beating the best of the best? It’s almost like teams are forming their version of a dream team that will sweep the competition across the board in every category. Every season, teams either improve or they downgrade in talent and production offensively and defensively. That makes the NBA much more predictable about which team from each conference will be in the finals. Many people make the argument that when James chose to leave Cleveland the first time and join Wade and Bosh in Miami, it started a trend. But little do people realize the implications of why he left. He simply was a one-man show night in and night out, as was Wade after winning his first championship after Shaquille O’neal was traded. Now look at it from Durant’s perspective. He spent nine years in Oklahoma City with Russell Westbrook. They had already
experienced a finals appearance when they had James Harden as well. Last season, Durant went up against the reigning champions, the Warriors, in the Western Conference finals and took a commanding 3-1 lead. However, due to lack of team cohesion and clutch genes to close out a series, Golden State made an impressive comeback to win. Golden State was not able to capture back-to-back titles, but as trade talks and free agent signing were ringing all over the NBA in the offseason, all eyes were on where Durant would play his next season. When Durant made his decision, many people asked why? After losing their lead to Golden State, why sign with them? Never in the history of basketball has a player signed with a team after being knocked out of the playoffs by that same team. If this idea of having super teams is ideal for the NBA, then Jordan should have signed with the bad boy Detroit Pistons after they knocked the Bulls out of the postseason. But unlike Durant, Jordan had a competitive fi re and wanted to prove that he and his team were the best in the NBA. He lived up to those standards by winning six NBA titles and not losing once in the fi nals, going a perfect 6-0. Maybe super teams are the future of the NBA because they will create a different level of excitement, but the competition among teams will not be the same because the motto now is if you can’t beat ‘em, join em.
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World Series 2016: Battle of the budgets By Earl Grant egran7@msudenver.edu The 2016 World Series is upon us, and two of the most unaccomplished franchises are the participants. The Chicago Cubs opened the World Series in Cleveland on Oct. 25, losing to the Cleveland Indians, 6-0, at Progressive Field. The Indians have not won the World Series since 1948, but the Cubs’ championship drought extends back to 1908. Most baseball fans are familiar with the Cubs, but are still getting acquainted with Cleveland’s roster. In terms of financial philosophies used to construct their respective rosters, the Cubs and Indians employ polar opposite strategies. The Cubs draw from a gigantic market and demographic. The population of the city alone is 2,695,5982, and Chicago brass will foot the bill to pay players their market value. The Cubs’ 2016 player payroll lists 34 players for a $171,611,834 total salary, and the average yearly figure for the Cubs roster is $5,047,407. The city of Cleveland’s population is 396,815 and the Indians’ player payroll for 30 total players is $96,304,400, which puts the average player salary at $3,210,147. If you do the math, the Cubs spent $75,307,434 more on player payroll than the Indians. The Cubs posted a leaguebest 103 regular season wins and clinched the National League Central division title on Sept. 16. This marked a major shift in building a winning culture for Chicago. Prior to 2016, the Cubs had not won a division title since 2008. Oddsmakers made the Cubs 9-4 favorites to win the World Series
after locking down the NL Central and booking a trip to the playoffs. They opened their 2016 campaign with an impressive 25-6 record and never missed a beat, entering the World Series as 2-1 favorites to win. The Cleveland Indians, on the other hand, began their season with the dubious task of wresting the American League Central Division away from the Kansas City Royals. The defending World Series Champion Royals finished the season 81-81, and the Indians’ 94-67 record put them on top of the AL Central. Cleveland had not won a division title since 2007. The AL Central Division formed in 1994, and 2016 marks the eighth overall division crown for the Indians. No team has won more AL Central titles than the Indians. The Indians’ pitching staff received a boost as starting pitcher Danny Salazar returned to the team. Salazar made his first allstar appearance in 2016, when he went 11-6 in 25 starts, recorded 137 innings pitched and tallied 161 strikeouts with only 63 walks. However, he has not played since Sept 9. As chronic forearm issues continue to be a problem for Salazar, his availability is a wild card for the Indians’ coaching staff. Seats to watch the Cubs play at Wrigley Field in the World Series are being sold at an average of $3,000 a seat. Many people describe Cubs fans as obnoxious, but it’s understandable. They have been waiting to win a title since 1908, and there may not ever be a team as offensively threatening as this Cubs group ever again. Offensively, Chicago ranked third in the league in RBIs,
second in on-base percentage and first in walks. The Cubs also boast the “Four Horsemen” pitching staff. Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, John Lackey and Jake Arrieta form the four-headed monster that is Chicago’s pitching rotation. The Cubs’ starting pitching staff led the majors in wins and ERA, and Chicago pitchers surrendered the lowest batting average to opposing hitters. The 2014 AL Cy Young award winner, Corey Kluber, is the head of the snake for the Indians’ pitching staff, posting a stingy 3.14 ERA and going 18-9 in 32 starts in 2016. Cleveland ranked fourth in wins, seventh in ERA and allowed the fifth-lowest batting average to foes as well. Offensively, the Indians’ could be the most versatile lineup in baseball. The Indians ranked second in stolen bases, and the New York Mets were the only team to allow more stolen bases than the Cubs. Cleveland ranks seventh in on-base percentage, sixth in team batting average, ninth in walks and 10th
in hits. This matchup is roughly a century in the making, and unfortunately for one franchise, their championship drought will continue.
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Tivoli Student Union 10.28: Roadrunners Give Back: Food
Bank Fridays 9:00p.m.-12:00p.m. Food Bank of the Rockies - 10700 E. 45th Avenue Denver, CO 80239
10.26 The Boxer Rebellion Location:: Bluebird Theater Price: $17-$20 Time: Doors 7:00p.m. Show 8:00p.m. 10.26: Nobunny Location:: Larimer Lounge Price: $11-$13 Time: Doors 8:00p.m. Show 9:00p.m.
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10.27: Turner Jackson’s Red Plastic Cup Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $12-$15 Time: Doors 8:00p.m. Show 9:00p.m.
10.31: Mondays at MSU Denver: Student Recital 2:00p.m-3:00p.m. King Center Concert Hall
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10.29: Gang of Four Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $29.50-$40 Time: Doors 7:00p.m. Show 8:00p.m.
10.27: XXYYXX Location: Ogden Theatre Price: $22.50-$27.50 Time: Doors 8:00p.m. Show 9:00p.m.
10.28: Women in STEM Conference
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10.28: Demon Knight Masquerade Ball Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $12.50-$15 Time: Doors 7:00p.m. Show 8:00p.m.
7.26: Mac Miller Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Price: $39.95+tax Time: Doors 5:30p.m. Show 6:00p.m.
10.28: One Fly West Location: Larimer Lounge Price: $12-$15 Time: Doors 7:00p.m. Show 8:00p.m.
7.26: Itchy-O Location: Gothic Theatre Price: $19.99-$30 Time: Doors 8:00p.m. Show 9:00p.m.
Five fun fall festivities 1. Go apple-picking. 2. Check out a corn maze. 3. Tailgate a football game. 4. Bake an apple or pumpking pie. 5. watch a scary movie.
Trending News “A Man Slept On His Bed with A Decomposing Corpse Underneath It for Three Weeks.” (Buzzfeed News) “Fearing Election Day trouble, some US schools cancel classes.” (AP News) “Could Hillary Clinton Win Texas? Some Democrats Say Maybe.” (The New York Times) “Backup dancer to Rihanna, Missy Elliott and more is reportedly missing.” (Mashable) “Are water births safe? More hospitals scaling back programs.” (Today) ‘Vote online’ hoax started life on pro-Trump message board.” (BBC News) “Crews Begin Dismantling the Calais ‘Jungle’ Migrant Camp.” (Time)
Met Sports VOLLEYBALL 10.28 Vs. South Dakota School of Mines @ Denver Auraria Event Center 5:00p.m. MEN’S SOCCER 10.28 Vs. Adams State @ Regency Athletic Complex 5:00p.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER 10.30 Vs. Regis University @Match Pitch Field Regis University 1:00p.m.
Pro Sports Denver Broncos 10.30 Vs. Chargers @ Sports Authority Field Time: 2:05p.m. Colorado Avalanche 10.28 Vs. Winnipeg Jets @ Pepsi Center Time: 7:00p.m.
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Capricorn
Speed-dating may not have worked for you in the past, but this time try it without so much excitement.
January 20 -February 18
squash?”
Remember: The sum of the pleasure of any two sides of a right-angle love triangle is equal to the underlying jealousy of the hypotenuse.
Cancer
all: The only kind of hacking I do
The doctors will soon treat you for an acute case of tuberculosis, but don’t be alarmed: They’re mostly just bored.
who could do backflips.”
July 23 -August 22
Sometimes in life, you just need to stop whatever it is you’re doing and take a step back. Actually, maybe it’s two steps back. Yeah, that’s good. Keep going. The stars will let you know when you’re far enough.
Virgo
You’ll popularize a new dance craze this week thanks in large part to the large raccoon clawing at your back.
Libra
September 23 -October 22
March 21 -April 19
You’ve never worked a day in your life, though that’s mainly because you keep getting the damn graveyard shift .
of myself and most people are, so I’m going to use that to my
No man should be made to feel like a stranger in his own home, even if that home no longer belongs to him and he has to sneak in through its basement window late at night.
Gemini
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May 21 -June 20 Sometimes you wish your kids had come with an instruction manual. That’s the price you pay for getting them second-hand.
70. Body shop concerns Down 1. D.C. lobbying gp. 2. Wash. neighbor 3. Paint oil source 4. Long time
“Almond Joys.” — Chris Bjork “Mounds.” — David Schaut “Circus Peanuts.” —Brent Zeimen “Raisins.” —Sean Rhodes “Candy Corn.” — Cassie Ballard
Scorpio
Taurus
October 23 -November 21
April 20 -May 20
“I’m not afraid of making a fool
— Esteban Fernandez
August 23 -September 22
Aries
Repeated incidents of drunken and disorderly conduct, public urination and indecent exposure will completely ruin what was once a very charming little funky town.
“Happiness.”
Leo
February 19 -March 20
is the severe coughing type.” “Imagine if we had a president
You’ll be showered with dozens upon dozens of beautiful bouquets this Valentine’s Day. All of them carefully and lovingly arranged around your tombstone.
Pisces
forest.” “Let’s get this clear once and for
Met Picks: June 21 -July 22
Aquarius
do you want to cook some
“Moose are the cows of the
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What’s your least favorite Halloween candy? December 22 -January 19
“Hey, instead of going to parties,
October 26, 2016
They say the children are our future. What they fail to mention is that it’s a post-apocalyptic future.
“Hersheys.” —Keenan McCall
Sagittarius
November 22 -December 21 Continuing a proud, age-old tradition, you will hand down your family’s priceless heirlooms to the next generation of Chinatown pawnbrokers this week.
5. Title word in a song that begins, “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic” 6. Come to fruition 7. Former minor 8. Heist, say 9. Seductive quality 10. Legal
11. Overlay material 12. Trifle (with) 13. Benz- finish 19. Sci. society 21. Whence the uvula dangles 23. Notable time 24. Flow like water 26. It may have attachments 27. Toothy fish 28. Finale 30. Trip follower 34. Flower leaf 35. UN workers agcy. 36. URL initials 38. Flash of light 39. Yearned (for) 40. Is no longer 41. Right-on 42. Galena, for one 44. Like malamutes 45. Take into custody 46. Cobb and Pennington 48. “What a crock!” 49. Pope’s silk scarf 52. Of the kidneys 53. Boston airport 54. Agenda details 58. Like valued old books 59. “Alice” spin-off 60. Hurtle 61. Dismiss from the staff 63. Pa. hours 64. __ Plaines Source: OnlineCrosswords.net
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