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Gentile’s clutch save sends Roadrunners to RMAC semi-finals
Photo by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu
The MSU Denver Roadrunners and UCCS Mountain Lions battle for the ball at the RMAC on Oct. 31 hosted at the Regency Althetic Complex. After a previously scoreless game, MSU Denver ended with a 5-3 victory over UCCS in penalty kicks. By David Schaut
beat the Mountain Lions in
before me scored their PK’s
who was announced as the RMAC
stood up with Collins on his
Dschaut@msudenver.edu
penalty kicks by a score of
and gave me confidence.”
goalkeeper of the year earlier in
back, causing Collins to fall
5-3. Junior Hector Banegas
It was a hard fought,
the day, kept the game scoreless.
about three feet directly onto
MSU Denver punched its ticket
was the man who sealed the
physical game between the No.
to the semi-finals of the Rocky
win for MSU Denver with the
4 Roadrunners and the No. 5
second half. At one point, MSU
Mountain Athletic Conference
fifth and final penalty kick.
Mountain Lions. Both teams
Denver junior forward Rafael
tournament in a dramatic penalty
had a few scoring opportunities
Munoz-Vega was fouled and
rush,” Banegas said. “I remember
in the first half, but stellar
UCCS senior Casey Collins laid
turning back and sprinting to
goalkeeping by MSU Denver
prone on top of him, preventing
following both regulation and
my teammates. It was a great
junior goalkeeper James Tanner
him from standing. Instead of
overtime play, the Roadrunners
overall performance. The four
and UCCS senior David Meyer,
waiting patiently, Munoz-Vega
kick win over UCCS on Halloween. After the game was scoreless
INSIDE
“It was exciting. It was a
Things got a little chippy in the
NEWS
| pg. 3
Russian immigrants pay it forward
OPINION
| pg. 5
FEATURES
| pg. 8
his back. Both players received yellow cards for the incident.
| Continued on pg. 11
SPORTS
| pg. 10
Weighing the benefits of the
Belong Church shows what coming
Kerr brings strong sports
bond campaign
together looks like
background to MSU Denver tennis
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Caffeine addiction helps pay way for DACA students In 1979, when Tony and Leo
By Hannah McPherson hmcphers@msudenver.edu
students is very appropriate and I
were young children, aged 9 and 7
Dazbog Coffee is donating $1 to DACA students for every $4.99 travel mug purchased at their
certainly respect them for that.”
years respectively, the Yuffa family
According to Timothy Carroll,
immigrated from the former Soviet
associate director of media relations
Union directly to Colorado.
and faculty liaison, MSU Denver
“Seeing similarities in their own past
Auraria Campus location.
does not keep a record of how many
to these students, Tony and Leo agreed
DACA students are currently enrolled.
to initiate a month-long travel mug
However, the school has around 400
the founders of Dazbog Coffee
promotion,” said Jamie Hurst, director
Advancing Students for a Stronger
Company, actively seek to better
of Alumni Relations and Giving. “As
Economy Tomorrow students. ASSET
the lives of students on Auraria.
if this wasn’t enough, they personally
is the name of a Colorado-state law
agreed to match, dollar-for-dollar, the
passed in 2013 that granted in-state
total amount raised by mug sales.”
tuition to undocumented students
Anatoly and Leonid Yuffa,
“We’ve had a great partnership with MSU Denver for long time,” said Kevin Wehrly, senior vice president of Dazbog
Wehrly said the offer was
seeking to attend higher education.
Coffee. “Given Leo and Tony’s history
incentivized to make it more lucrative
and their hardships, they understand
for those who decide to participate.
the difficulties these students are
“This is a community that
going through. They want to assist.” In 2012, Dazbog endowed a
The Dazbog Coffee team on Auraria campus is excited to be able to participate in fundraising for DACA.
doesn’t get a lot of financial support,
“We have had great feedback,”
particularly because they’re not
Wehrly said. “There have been
scholarship to MSU Denver. Now,
able to fill out FAFSA,” said Student
multiple students and faculty members
the Yuffa brothers have initiated this
Government Assembly President
who have purchased travel mugs.
campaign to support DACA students
Joshua Gardner. “The fact that Dazbog
Some faculty members purchased
with no monetary limit to how much
is fundraising on our campus where
enough for their entire class.”
the sale of the travel mugs can raise.
we have a large population of DACA
The promotion runs until Nov. 4.
Photo by Esteban Fernandez | eferna14@msudenver.edu
Holly Blaschke, executive assistant to MSU Denver President Janine A. Davidson, walks beneath the sign promoting a DACA fundraiser hosted by Dazbog to students on campus on Oct. 31.
MSU Denver’s voting record stands above nation By Dayna Himot
New York Times. The ADP at MSU
dhimot@msudenver.edu
Denver is located in the Applied
Although millennial voting is down nationwide, the opposite holds true for MSU Denver students.
Government Assembly
building in room 325.
President Joshua Gardner is
Bethany Fleck Dillen, MSU Denver associate professor
not surprised by the school’s voting outreach initiatives. “It makes sense that universities
The school boasted the highest undergraduate voting rate out of 589
the school’s ADP chapter, is
would give students the tools
campuses nationwide that compete
a member of the committee
they need to get involved in their
in the ALL IN Campus Democracy
promoting the message of civic
communities - both in community
Challenge. The challenge honors
engagement among students.
service and civic duties,” he said. With the national election a year
campuses for excellence in
“MSU students are actively
student voter engagement.
involved, and interested in what’s
behind, ADP will now focus on open
The results of the challenge
going on in our community whether
dialogue and conflict resolution.
were announced at a ceremony on
it’s political or not and want to make
Oct. 19 at the Knight Conference
a difference,” Fleck Dillen said. During the challenge, ADP
“Right now, the political climate is tense. We don’t necessarily talk to one another in a bipartisan way,” Fleck Dillen said.
Washington, D.C. One of MSU
offered debate watch parties
Denver’s civic engagement
and programming centered
initiatives, the American Democracy
around Colorado ballot initiatives,
will promote open dialogue among
Project, was responsible for
so students could feel more
students with differences of
mounting the successful drive
informed about their votes.
opinion and offer an opportunity
to win the competition.
Dr. Robert Hazan, chair of the
ADP’s forthcoming initiatives
for them to listen to each other
Department of Political Science at
and encourage communication
Democracy Challenge in 2016
MSU Denver, said students here
in a safe environment.
in order to further their mission
focus on topics related to fairness,
to educate and support MSU
civil rights and human rights.
ADP joined the ALL IN Campus
Denver’s diverse student body with
“MSU students display a sharper
During the 2018 spring semester, they plan to host State Senator Linda Newell of District 26. They
understanding of the virtues of civic
will also screen her film, “The Last
engagement because they face
Bill, A Senator’s Story.” The film
is one of four initiatives offered
tough socio-economic challenges
focuses on conflict resolution.
by the university’s civic
as they pursue their academic
engagement program which
dreams,” Hazan said. “ Given
for students to get involved, such
includes the Alternative Break
the strong commitment of our
as attending committee meetings,
Program, Mini Grants and the
university to engage students of
programming and research. ADP
Puksta Scholars Program.
all ages and of all socio-economic
is interested in hearing student
backgrounds in local and national
voices and they encourage all
in 2003 as a nonpartisan initiative
elections, via academic conferences,
perspectives to participate in
between the American Association
lecture series and seminars, my
the growth of MSU Denver’s
of State Colleges and Universities
prediction is that MSU Denver
civic engagement movement.
working in partnership with The
students will continue to rank very
regards to civic engagement. MSU Denver’s ADP committee
Bethany Fleck Dillen, MSU Denver professor of Psychology and chair of the university’s ADP chapter, with the award for the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge in her office on Oct. 31.
MSU Denver’s Student
Learning Center Administration
of psychology and chair of
Center in the Newseum in
Photo by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
high in undergraduate voting.”
The committee was established
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OPINIONS
5
Preserving community through the bond campaign
A
s an MSU Denver leader
Currently the sidewalks along
and a Colorado native,
the Larimer Bridge over Cherry
should voters approve the bonds.
I care deeply about our
Creek are narrow and crowded,
Denver’s Central Library is set for
campus and the city it inhabits.
as you probably know. The new
a $38 million boost including new
MSU Denver is not an island. We
bridge would be much wider and
technology, redesigned spaces,
are an integral part of Denver,
funding would rebuild ramps
improved accessibility and critical
adding to its vitality and optimism.
that are currently located at two
deferred maintenance projects.
intersections where Larimer crosses
Much needed safety and security
north and southbound Speer.
upgrades at the Central Library,
At the same time, the built environment of Denver has a positive effect on our school
In the meantime, East Colfax
and student body. Whether it is the transportation system, the
Michelle Lucero
roads, sidewalks and bike lanes,
including a new layout, expanded
Avenue would get a $55 million
security systems and the relocation
rapid transit bus service. The
of the children’s learning area.
buses would service roughly
When it comes to our
the libraries and rec centers,
on proposed projects and some
50,000 commuters by 2035 and
unparalleled cultural facilities, the
Denver Health or our wonderful
4,000 ideas were considered.
save travelers up to 15 minutes
Botanic Gardens and the Denver Zoo
on their commute. Additionally,
are in line for major boost. Other
cultural institutions such as the Art
The list voters will decide on was
Museum and the Zoo, we benefit
reduced down to 460 of the most
21 intersections of Colfax will
facilities to benefit would be the
as Denver grows and prospers.
critical projects, many of which will
be improved with new medians
Denver Art Museum, improvements
That’s why I’m encouraging
benefit MSU students and staff.
and enhanced crosswalks to
to Red Rocks amphitheater (which
people to vote YES on the bond
In all, the bond measures would
improve pedestrian safety.
is owned by Denver), the Center for
measure 2A through 2G, being put
provide $937 million to improve
to Denver voters on November
and repair Denver’s infrastructure.
7. As a member of the executive
One project, known as
Improved transportation and mobility around the city, is a major theme of the bond measures.
committee that reviewed the
Connecting Auraria, will directly
Some 287 miles of streets would
proposals covered by the bonds,
impact MSU Denver by improving
be repaved, 33 miles of sideways
I know how important they are
the pedestrian walkways on
would be constructed and 50 miles
for the city. The city consulted
Larimer between 14th St.
of bike lanes would be created.
at length with the community
and the Auraria Campus.
staff
the city would also be big winners
the Performing Arts and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Please vote YES on measures 2A through 2G!
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Neighborhood libraries across
Director of Met Media Steve Haigh shaigh@msudenver.edu
Voting? Make your own opinion capital improvements throughout
I grew up loving the streets of
There is a reason Hugh Hefner
Denver, learning my way from Five
the city. We already pay that fee. If it
dubbed it the “wickedest street
Points to Baker on foot since I was
fails, taxes would go down instead.
in the nation.” The people on the
However, the measure includes
15. Weekends in DIY venues outside
bus are among the strangest in the
of Five Points, mocking people
a possible property tax increase
state. Do they expect those people
dumb enough to swim in the Platte
that the Denver Post estimates
to disappear? Or will the wealthy
River and jaywalking on Colfax
would come out to $30 a year. The
learn to coexist? It’s doubtful.
because it’s Colfax and no one
Post calls it a worthy investment.
follows rules there. These streets
But, Ballotpedia claims that the
the city’s road repair backlog,
are my home and I know it needs a
language could mean hidden tax
including repaving, fixing curbs
lot of work. But, the imperfection
increases. Also, people on fixed
and gutters and major bridge
is what makes it beautiful.
incomes, like my grandparents,
rehabilitation, according to The
can’t afford the price hike.
Denver Post. One thing Lucero does
After reading through Michelle
Cassandra Ballard
Now, what would that money
Lucero’s opinion piece above, I was
Referred Question 2A also covers
instantly angered by her words.
be spent on? Referred Question
ramps added to make the sidewalks
I, and a few other staff members,
up? Students don’t have a personal
2A: Denver Transportation and
more handicap accessible, instead
did not think she understood
problem with these subjects,
Mobility System Bonds allocates
of just thinking the sidewalks
the students or the commuters
so why pay to change them?
$431 million worth of projects
are crowded and too skinny.
of Denver. Lucero approaches
and will include what is called
What tilted me toward the
the ballot measure from an
that we had not read the
the Bus Rapid Transit. Fifty five
measure was that I found that a
administrator’s standpoint, but her
ballot for the coming election
million dollars will go to the BRT,
lot of these bonds are backlogs of
reasons for supporting the ballot
yet. We were unsure where
speeding up Colfax public transit
infrastructure that are long overdue
don’t speak to me as a student. That
we stood on the subject.
by up to 15 minutes. 2A the most
or desperately needed. Everything
expensive piece of the measure.
from improvements to public health
said, I think that the ballot measure can be beneficial to students. I don’t want my tax money going
I overcame my initial gut reaction and decided to do some research. The money behind the project
It doesn’t make sense to me to
and safety to renovations of public
spend tens of millions dollars to
libraries and expansions of cultural facilities, like the Denver Zoo.
to Colfax transportation, when I
is the biggest point for me. I
make the Colfax bus faster when it
don’t think it is necessary. Why do
wanted to know where the money
already runs every five minutes.
we need to enhance Larimer Street
would come from and how much
and Speer Boulevard when it is one
would it raise taxes for the next
is that the city plans to use two
Lucero’s public relations pitch.
of the easiest, safest intersections
decade. And if it doesn’t pass,
central lanes on Colfax exclusively
Do your own research. Vote
to cross? Why enhance the most
where will this money be spent?
for public transit. This could
for what you think is right and
snarl traffic by leaving only one
don’t let the opinion section of a
infamous street in the nation to
As it turns out, no additional
Another thing I take issue with
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not mention is that Larimer will have
find more excuses to hike tuition
A few of us openly admitted
Assistant Director of Met Media
But if you are still planning on voting, don’t listen to my rant or
make it easier for unwanted growth?
taxes would be taken from
lane on each side for cars. The
newspaper sway what should be
And, why should we spend our tax
Coloradans. It’s a continuation of an
only solution I see is to eliminate
your own informed decision.
money to make the area around the
initiative from 2007 called the Better
meter parking and add more
school nicer, just so the school can
Denver Bond Program, which funds
high-priced parking garages.
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Audrie & DAISY Take Back Documentary The Night 11:00AM-1:30PM TIVOLI 3:30PM-6:30PM Multicultural Lounge TIVOLI Commons The documentary includes the stories of two American high school students. After the assaults, the victims and their families were subjected to abuse and cyberbullying. Q&A Panel to follow movie. FREE FOOD
NOVEMBER
7–-9
4th annual march encouraging, empowering and uniting all Auraria Students in the fight against Sexual Assault, allowing a safe space for survivors to have their voices heard. FREE FOOD
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Day of Heart
Consent is Bae
10:00AM-2:00PM TIVOLI TURNHALLE
10:00AM-1:00PM TIVOLI Multicultural Lounge
A day of art, music, and poetry that focuses on healing, empowerment, and unity. FREE FOOD
Mock college party to bring awareness to safe and consensual sex in party atmospheres. FREE FOOD
Breaking The Silence 11:00AM-3:00PM, TIVOLI Garage Lounge A groundbreaking 3 day event concept that educates and informs students of the reality of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, done through visual and non visual art.
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FEATURES
7
Day of the Dead gathering, a tri-institutional tradition By Mimi Madrid mayala3@msudenver.edu More than 100 students across Auraria attended the Tri-institutional Annual Dia De Los Muertos at the St. Cajetan’s Center on Oct. 31. The day, also known as Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away. Colorful altars with food, flowers and sugar skulls were built by different on-campus organizations. The Institute for Women’s Studies and Services altar honored widely-known ancestors like Cherrie Moraga and Maya
Eva Lujan paints attendees’ faces at the Tri-institutional Annual Dia de Los Muertos event at St. Cajetan’s Center on Oct. 31. Lujan has participated in the event since it started in 2013.
Angelou, as well as local loved ones who’ve passed like Betty Wagner and Jessie Hernandez. Students from all three schools lined up to get colorful skulls painted on their faces. Eva Lujan, one of the face painters, said she’s been adding glitter to students’ faces since the event first started. MSU students Belen Torres and Andrew Hale attended together. “I feel welcomed and it feels really good sharing this tradition with other people,” Torres said. The celebration was coorganized by 12 on-campus organizations like sororities, fraternities and the MSU Denver President’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. However, the gathering Photos by Mimi Madrid | mayala3@msudenver.edu
was a student-led effort chaired by Marianna Rosales Velasco who believes, “when students prepare events they turn out better.”
Belen Torres and Andrew Hale take a selfie after getting their faces painted during the Tri-institutional Annual Dia de Los Muertos event at the St. Cajetan’s Center on Oct. 31.
The Institute for Women’s Studies and Services created an alter with women and LGBTQ ancestors for the Tri-institutional Annual Dia de Los Muertos event at St. Cajetan’s Center on Oct. 31.
Psychology courses helpful for all students By Briana Swank
about students, which comes
to Psychology are not psychology
in psychology due to their
bswank1@msudenver.edu
naturally to those within the field of
majors, but want to expand
understanding of people and
knowledge that can be gained is
psychology,” Hernandez said. “They
their understanding of people.
their work ethic,” Forcella said,
infinite and the number of ways
really connect with students and
One student in a Theories
“which is required to complete
to apply it are limitless. Any
understand the world around them
come up with creative ways to better
of Personality class wanted
a degree like psychology.”
student, regardless of their field
by studying their own thoughts
their understanding of the topic
to create more interesting
and personality need look no
both academically and personally.”
characters in his short stories.
Students who want to better
completed her studies and took
to increase their knowledge and
Studying some level of
department at MSU Denver.
psychology can also be useful
of intriguing courses and is run
which is required for those
to students who aren’t going
by a staff with years of clinical
wanting to pursue graduate
and success at MSU Denver are
into the field. It’s easier for a
and research experience and a
school. She says that her
taking one of the
endless. They offer a convenient
person to gauge what they can
commitment to education that
ultimate goal is to, “continue
many psychology
fitness center, a state of the art
achieve if they know both their
carries into each class they teach.
learning and working to try
courses offered
library and access to activities that
strengths and their weaknesses.
and help people.” Daugherty
at MSU Denver.
allow students to get the most
concept in order to expand the
also stated that she is, “still
students much more than
idea of humanity can benefit all
working on getting into a
simply a run down on Freud or a
fields of study and professions,
Ph.D. or Psy.D. program in an
fascinating and useful is MSU
lecture on Pavlov. Introductory
both personally and publically.
effort to continue an education
Denver’s psychology department.
psychology can help a person
out of their college experience. A field of study that is both
Dr. Jovan Hernandez has been on the MSU Denver teaching staff for over three years. He holds a
Studying psychology offers
Taking time to study a foreign
the Graduate Record Examination,
of study, can enjoy an opportunity
further than the psychology Opportunities for exploration
The department offers a range
Debbie Daugherty, recently
In the world of psychology, the
According to Matthew Forcella,
understand qualities about
an advisor for the psychology
themselves to improve their lives.
department, many students go
William James, known as the father of psychology, was the
receive their bachelor’s degree in
the University of Iowa and is an
first educator to offer a course
psychology. While a good number
advisor for Psi Chi, the psychology
on the subject in the U.S.
do go on to graduate school,
“The greatest discovery of my
most go into the professional
their committed teaching staff sets
generation is that human beings
world of for-profit corporations
the psychology department apart
can alter their lives by altering their
or non-profit organizations.
from all others within the university.
attitudes of mind,” James said.
“The faculty here really cares
Many students in Introduction
both personally and professionally by
in psychology.”
into a variety of fields after they
Ph.D. in clinical psychology from
honors program. Hernandez said
further themselves
“Many employers like seeing applicants with degrees
Photo by Briana Swank | bswank1@msudenver.edu
Jovan Hernandez, MSU Denver professor speaks to his clinical counseling class on Oct. 31.
REVIEWS
8
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
‘Whose Streets?’ film brings Belong Church closer By Ashton Brown
it looked so powerful. I mean, I
abrow158@msudenver.edu
knew immediately that I wanted
unhappy accident, that it’s not a
to see it personally and I was
coincidence,” Peters said. “Rather,
like, how do I get to see this?”
it is a recurring systemic problem.”
Visitors stepped out of the brisk, fall air into the warm confines of
Lawrence checked local theater
“Police brutality is not some
Rev. Peters and other
Belong Church, where patrons
listings for the film. However, none
members of Belong encouraged
assembled to watch a documentary
were to be found. The film has
attendees to leave sticky notes
named “Whose Streets?”
a very limited distribution, and
about their feelings after seeing
Lawrence said that she wanted
the film. Stickies adorned with,
sold-out showings of the movie
to do what she could to help to
“I didn’t know,” “I’m sorry,”
beneath the building’s towering
share the movie and show it to the
and “I’ll do better,” lined the
ceilings and colorful windows.
community. Spurred on by the idea
windows in front of the pews.
The church went through three
“Whose Streets?” is a
of how powerful it would be for
Josia Mijares invoked
documentary that looks at the
Belong as a new church to host the
the American declaration of
history of police brutality in
movie, she took it upon herself to
independence to sum up his views
Ferguson, Missouri. The film
organize a screening of the film.
of the film and recent events. He
uses the killing of Michael Brown,
At the end of the film, Rev.
said that if a system was no longer
an unarmed black teenager, as
Jasper Peters answered the
guaranteeing rights to everybody,
a lens to document the subject.
murmurs passing through the
then the system should be changed.
The location of the documentary
crowd by thrusting his fist upwards.
History, he said, will tell you how.
screening created a safe
He led the group in a chant from
“I kept thinking about that
environment to promote the social
the film. The room mirrored the
quote from Dr. Martin Luther King,
movement the film promoted.
final scene in the film as people
where ‘a riot is the language of the
joined their fists in protest.
unheard,’” Mijares said. “I think that
The night showing was organized by Fara Lawrence, a regular at Belong Church. “One of my friends on Facebook
Peters said he doesn’t believe substantive change will happen
as far as you are unheard, you are Photo by Esteban Fernandez | eferna14@msudenver.edu
entitled to, maybe, be violent. It’s
unless people with both power and
sad, but that’s the only way you’re
is friends with the director. She
privilege begin to believe the stories
going to be heard at some point.”
posted about it, and I just thought
and data around systematic racism.
Audience members raise their fists in solidarity with Rev. Jasper Peters for the social justice work that still needs to accomplished on Oct. 26 at the Belong Church.
Review: Weezer’s new album is flawed but fun By James Burky
and “Sweet Mary” showcase
is evident with certain tracks
jburky@msudenver.edu
everything right on the record,
that feel overproduced. Walker
songs not manufactured for
was a producer on 2009’s
the charts. Enticing, albeit not
critical failure “Raditude,”
its 11th studio album “Pacific
innovative, pop music. “Weekend
which may not bode well with
Daydream.” The flawed, 34-minute
Woman” seeps 1960’s influence
longtime fans of the group as
long dreamy opus that only lead
from the psych-pop act The
the latter is often considered the
singer Rivers Cuomo could craft.
Zombies, while the intro on
group’s worst album by fans.
“Daydream” detours from the
“Sweet Mary” is reminiscent of
rock roots that was present on all
George Harrison’s “My Sweet
after “Buddy Holly” and “Say
of Weezer’s previous records in
Lord” in the best way possible.
it Ain’t So,” the pursuit of pop
Weezer recently released
favor of a mainstream pop sound.
The lyrics are lovably nerdy
Fans already have their gripes
To many who fell for the group
success equates to the group
and heartfelt. The aforementioned
abandoning their roots and leaving
about this contrast and claim
“Sweet Mary” has melancholic
their past in total disregard.
this is no longer Weezer, but
lyrics akin to “Pinkerton” tracks
those criticisms are misguided.
and Daydream’s sixth song,
with the common criticism of
The front cover of Weezer has
“QB Blitz,” showcases Cuomo’s
not only “Pacific Daydream,”
changed from power chords to
quirky lyricism from referencing
but 21st century Weezer in
doing algebra homework alone
general. If you’re listening to
to Star Wars, “Out on the ice
this record expecting distorted
Photo acquired from Billboard Music
track loops, but the chapters remain the same. With wonderful
And therein lies the issue
vocal harmonies, infectious
than the poignant “Pinkerton”
single “Feels Like Summer,” it
fields of Hoth/I’ll be missing
and driving guitar solos,
hooks and chilling bridges, this is
or the Beach Boys-Clash love
reiterated the notion that Weezer
you like oxygen,” Cuomo sings
you’re in the wrong place.
traditional Weezer structure with
child of their self-titled debut
abandoned rock music for greener
in an almost tortured tone.
a novel sound. The only thing
“Blue” album. “Green” through
pastures and commercial success.
that’s different on this record
the present is considered the
as opposed to past ones is the
Post-Pinkerton era, a timeline
genre — not the genuineness of
in which Cuomo’s songwriting
the music or the effort put into it.
Overall, “Pacific Daydream” is
The album’s second single
an inspired statement proving to
“Daydream” dispels this
“Happy Hour,” is a great example
us, once and for all, that Weezer
false dichotomy of when Weezer
of Weezer making chart-oriented
never sold out, they just made
cared versus when they sold out.
pop. It’s production seems over-
the music they felt like doing
allegedly abandoned earnesty
Despite abandoning the rock
ambitious but is a simple, happy
with each album. The songs fit
for Top 40 success and music
based music present on their last
pop anthem that can narrate
better as a whole and are the
videos with Hugh Hefner.
two efforts, 2014’s “Everything
something as mundane as lying
perfect soundtrack to an autumn
Will Be Alright in the End” and
in a patch of grass on campus
afternoon walk around town. The
band that connected with losers
2016’s self-titled “White” album,
with a calming autumn breeze.
production is overly ambitious
and nerds through the emotional
Weezer is still the same group of
comes to Weezer. The music they
masterpiece “Only In Dreams”
charming, geek-rockers that the
is without flaws. The second track
the most memorable, but rather
released after a five year hiatus
is the same one that promoted
world fell in love with. Still present
“Beach Boys” is an over-produced
fits snug in the middle-tier of
starting with 2001’s self-titled
“Beverly Hills,” a mediocre
are the infectious hooks and
ode to the band’s largest influence
Weezer albums, somewhere
release, known colloquially as the
track with a painstakingly dull
harmless, odd lyrics that we’ve
and “La Mancha Screwjob” is
between 2010’s “Hurley” and
“Green” album, was noticeably
chord progression. When they
come to expect from Weezer.
bland and forgettable. Butch
the aforementioned “Green.”
more commercial sounding
showcased the electro-pop lead
The album may initially take getting used to, but, like a number of their previous releases it’s a grower, not a shower. There’s a duality when it
Fans were in disarray. The
The tracks “Weekend Woman”
This isn’t to say that the album
Walker’s influence on the album
in areas and the record is not
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A fighter on the court, in the gym and on the slopes By Matt Entrekin
in March. She also won first team
She went 4-6 in singles and 6-5
mentreki@msudenver.edu
all-conference honors in doubles.
in doubles for the Demons before
Kerr was born to a sports Decorated tennis player and
transferring to MSU Denver
family in England where her father
before the 2015-16 season. In her
standout student Emily Kerr
managed fitness clubs and was
two seasons since, she has gone
has established herself as a
keen on introducing his daughter
27-27 overall in singles with a
superb student athlete during
to as many sports as possible.
dominant 7-1 conference record,
her tenure at MSU Denver.
“My dad has always been the
Her academic accomplishments
manager of fitness clubs so I’ve
and 33-22 overall in doubles. In addition to tennis, Kerr is also
include making her way onto the
always been around tennis,” Kerr
strong in multiple sports ranging
athletic director’s honor roll twice,
said. “So when I was about four,
from soccer to karate, including her
first team all-academic in the Rocky
I just picked it up and started
newfound passion, snowboarding.
Mountain Athletic Conference last
playing with the sponge balls.”
Kerr first learned how to snowboard
spring and RMAC academic player
Kerr rode this humble beginning
from her teammates at MSU Denver
of the year for 2017. Aside from her
through high school to a spot on
but, unlike tennis, it took Kerr a little
academic success, she was voted
the tennis team for NCAA Division
longer to learn the winter sport.
RMAC player of the week twice
I Northwestern State University.
“It was a complete wreck all over the mountain,” said Courtney Wright, one of Kerr’s
Photos by Ali Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu
teammates, who praised her for
Emily Kerr practices tennis during the offseason at the Regency Athletic Complex on Oct. 27.
her work ethic on the slopes as well as on the tennis courts. “She’s flipping over, I’m cold cause I’m not doing anything.
that should show a lot about Emily
I’m watching and she unzips
and how great of a connection she
her jacket and she’s drenched
can make so early with people.”
in sweat, takes her helmet off,
“I think I might pull the dirtier moves out,” Wright said.
Wright also gave high acclaim
her hair is matted, but she’s like ‘Let’s keep going!’ So we go back up and she falls back down.”
for her doubles partner’s character. “She’s very nonjudgmental
Aside from Kerr’s off-court life, she encourages young athletes to keep the fun in the game.
and willing to help people that
Kerr’s work ethic is recognized
“Keep enjoying it,” Kerr said.
are in a tough situation,” Wright
“It goes so quickly so instead of
among members of the MSU
said. “She might not know what
finding ways to complain about
Denver tennis squad, including
to say but she’ll listen. She
everything you have on, you have
head coach Barrett Elkins.
doesn’t push herself on them to
to find the positive aspects because
listen but she is there for them
it’s the only way that it’s gonna
if they want to talk to her.”
get you through it. And you’ll
“People feed off her energy. People feed off her emotions. She’s the type of leader that will be a
Beneath Emily’s altruistic
realize that it does go so quickly.”
great leader as a person outside of
persona lies a fighter. Specifically,
With the 2017 fall season
sports as well and not just a team
an experienced karate practitioner.
concluded, Kerr and the rest of
captain who will lead a sports team
Senior MSU Denver tennis player Emily Kerr at the Regency Athletic Complex on Oct. 27. Kerr has been a valuable addition to the team since the 2015-16 season.
she could take her on in a fight.
“My whole family used to karate
the Roadrunners await the spring
and then that’s it,” Elkins said,
and we all have really high belts.
season which begins on Feb.
who also commended Kerr for her
My dad was a black belt, and my
10. She is set to graduate next
ability to connect with people. “I
brother, and then me and my mom
semester with a degree in athletic
have a 2-year-old son. He’s very
were one off a black belt,” Kerr said.
training as she pursues her dream
shy and yesterday he was asking
But despite Kerr’s experience
of becoming a physical therapist.
where Emily was and started crying
in the fighting style, teammate
because she wasn’t there. So I think
Courtney Wright is convinced
Roadrunners athletics review Men’s Soccer Oct. 26
Volleyball
vs Westminster
L
College (Utah)
2-1
Oct. 28
vs Colorado Mesa University Oct. 31 RMAC Tournament
vs University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
L 5-0
Oct. 27
at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Oct. 28 at Black Hills
State University
W 1-0
Women’s Soccer W
Oct. 28
vs Regis University
3-0
W 3-0
Oct. 31 RMAC Tournament
at Colorado State University-Pueblo
L 1-0
L 1-0
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Men’s soccer moves on to semi-finals Close game decided by lone save in penalty kicks
Continued from cover
Alessandro Gentile, who didn’t
to be decided by penalty kicks.
Sawaged confidently slotted
And make it he did with a
see any game action in the regular
Both teams selected five players
his shot to the left of Meyer
shot to the bottom right corner.
season. He ended up playing
that would line up from inside
to put MSU Denver up 2-1.
additional yellow cards, but no
Gentile because of his prowess
the penalty area and try to score
scoring. In the overtime periods,
in stopping penalty kicks.
on their opponent’s keeper.
The second half ended with two
German freshman Teo Jukic
After the match, MSU Denver
UCCS wouldn’t go away
fans, including sophomore
and put their next penalty
mechanical engineering
kick in the net as well.
student Parker Austad, had rosy
both teams played tentatively
“Alessandro came up big
and no major scoring chances
today,” Tittle said on Gentile’s
was the first up for MSU Denver.
occurred. Then, with about one
performance in the penalty kicks.
He put his shot to the left of Meyer
this time freshman Moritz Walther.
minute left in the last overtime
“No discredit to James. James
to put the the Roadrunners up
He eschewed his teammates
period, MSU Denver coach
kept a clean sheet for 120 minutes.
1-0, however UCCS scored on
approaches and tried Meyer’s
way,” Austad said. “They beat
Jeremy Tittle made a substitution
He’s been our starter all year,
its first opportunity as well. This
right side. Meyer picked the
Mines 1-0 this season at Mines,
that raised some eyebrows. He
but Sandy came up big when we
brought up redshirt freshman
wrong direction to dive and
and Mines are definitely one of
subbed out Tanner, who was
needed him to come up big.”
Louie Sawaged, a player who
Walther put MSU Denver up
the biggest rivals. That’s one of
playing phenomenally and hadn’t
After the overtime periods
had never scored in his collegiate
3-2. But, UCCS again matched
the biggest and most exciting
allowed a goal, in favor of junior
finished scoreless, the game had
career. Despite his inexperience,
the Roadrunners to put each
games you can watch for this
team at three. Junior defender
team. But I think with the talent
Kevin Beck was next up for the
they have, with the passion they
Roadrunners, and, in front of a
have, they can go all the way.”
Third up was another German,
outlooks on what’s to come “I think they can go all the
silent, nervous crowd, scorched
As Austad mentioned, the next
a rocket to the right of Meyer.
challenge for the Roadrunners
Then it was Gentile’s time to
is to travel to Golden to take on
shine. Collins, the same UCCS
Colorado School of Mines. Mines
player involved in the yellow
finished the season No. 1 in the
card incident with Munoz-Vega,
conference and only lost one
came up to shoot. He tried to
game in RMAC play all year. The
fool Gentile with a shot to the
Roadrunners are that blight on
left, but Gentile predicted the
an otherwise perfect record.
direction and saved the shot. This
Goalie Allesandro Gentile makes the lone save of the penalty kick shootout of the Roadrunners’ RMAC Tournament matchup against UCCS on Oct. 31 at the Regency Athletic Complex.
The game will take place
meant that if Banegas scored,
on Nov. 3 in Golden at 4 p.m.
the Roadrunners would win.
If the Roadrunners upset the
“He trusted me,” Banegas said Photo by Sandisz Thieme | sthieme@msudenver.edu
for the men’s soccer team.
Orediggers, they’ll play for
on Tittle’s confidence in selecting
the RMAC championship and
him to shoot fifth in the penalty
a shot at an automatic bid
kicks. “I’m confident enough to
for the NCAA tournament on
take that fifth PK and make it.”
Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. in Golden.
Women’s soccer season ends in Pueblo By Richard Allen
season play on Oct. 8, in another
in goals with six. She averaged
rallen57@msudenver.edu
dramatic one-goal match.
.94 goals per game. Sophomore
Sophomore Makenna Brassard
goalkeeper Erica Torres started 12
scored the go ahead goal with four
games on the season, turning in
soccer team saw their season
seconds remaining on the clock in
the RMAC’s seventh highest save
come to a close after losing
the second half, breaking a 1-1 tie.
percentage while facing the seventh
The MSU Denver women’s
in the first round of the Rocky
Despite failing to make the semi-
Mountain Athletic Conference
finals for the second straight season,
Tournament on Oct. 31.
MSU Denver put together a strong
The Roadrunners dropped their
most shots and put together four shutouts by the end of the schedule. Next season, the Roadrunners
campaign to earn the fifth seed in
will lose four key seniors:
matchup at four seed Colorado
the RMAC. They finished the regular
midfielders Brenda Vazquez,
State University-Pueblo in a 1-0
season with an 8-8 record, going
Kaylee Bourelle and Elise
loss, eliminating them from the
7-5 in conference. The high point of
Boisnard, defender Cassi Fischer
tournament. As the schedule
the season came from a four-game
and forward Shelbi Durbin.
ends, so does the collegiate career
winning streak from Sept. 17-29.
of five seniors on the team.
In those contests, they outscored
sour for the team, however, as
A goal by RMAC Women’s
The day was not completely
opponents 6-0. In their 16 games,
all-conference awards were
Soccer Player of the Year Mackenzie
they only allowed more than one
announced earlier in the day. The
Bean in the 25th minute held for
goal four times and more than two
Roadrunners were well represented,
the duration of the game, spelling
goals once. Their worst defensive
with Boisnard and Banks earning
doom for MSU Denver. The
game came in a 3-2 heartbreaking
first team all-RMAC honors. Torres
Roadrunners did not go without a
loss at the hands of New Mexico
earned a spot on the second
fight, putting five shots on target
Highlands University on Oct. 6.
team, and Brassard and freshman
over the duration of the game with
Junior forward Reigna Banks
Jordan Lewis were honorable
nine shot attempts overall. They
led the way offensively for the
mentions. The three players earning
played aggressively, forcing three
Roadrunners this season, topping
placement on the roster was
corners but also drawing ten fouls.
the RMAC in shots with 59 and
the third highest representation
The two teams met in regular
tying for third in the conference
in the 12 team conference.
Photo by John McMinn | jmcminn2@msudenver.edu
Junior Emily Romer heads the ball in a match against Regis University on Oct. 28 at the Regency Athletic Complex. MSU Denver lost 1-0.
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SPORTS
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Rampage down the mountain Kurt Sorge the first to take the title three times
NATIONAL NEWS
By Matt Miller mmill237@msudenver.edu
Denver sports sputter through October Following the Colorado Rockies early exit from the 2017 MLB Postseason, Denver professional sports teams have struggled overall. After each of their losses on Oct. 30, both the Denver Nuggets and Broncos stand at 3-4 on their respective seasons. While it is early in the Nuggets’ 82 game schedule, the Broncos will reach their halfway point when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 5. An inferior offense that ranks 24th of 32 teams in points per game has let down a defense that is allowing the fewest yards per game in the NFL. The Colorado Avalanche have fared somewhat better, with the sole winning record of the three teams at 6-5. However, a 7-0 blowout loss at the hands of the expansion franchise Vegas Golden Knights followed by a six goal outburst against the perennial juggernaut Chicago Blackhawks proves paradoxical on its surface. Several moves made as NFL trade deadline passes The NFL trade deadline passed at 2 p.m. on Oct. 31, with several big-named players moved. The two biggest names moved are New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garappolo, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a secondround pick in 2018, and Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth-round pick next year. Other players moved include Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans left tackle Duane Brown, who returned from a holdout regarding contract issues through the first seven weeks of this season, to the Seattle Seahawks.
For the first time in its history, Red Bull Rampagenow has a three-time winner. Rampage is a creative mountain bike line competition. Kurt Sorge secured his place in mountain bike history with a dominating score of 92.66. This was the 12th time that Red Bull gathered the world’s best freeride mountain bikers for a fierce competition on Utah’s steep, red mountain walls located outside of Zion National Park. Competitors spend three days building a way to ride down the near vertical walls. In the ensuing four days, they practice putting that run together in hopes of taking home one of the most elite titles in mountain biking.
Photos by Hannah Morvay | hmorvay@msudenver.edu
The contest dates back to 2001 and is famous for
Carson Storch practices his line for Red Bull Rampage on Oct. 26 in Virgin, Utah. Starch placed seventh in the event.
pushing riders to build the most honor. The award, presented by
by landing a front flip before then
didn’t get the result that I wanted,
McGarry’s brother Matt McGarry,
pulling off a double backflip in
and I crashed, I’m stoked that
is voted on by all competing
front of cheering spectators. The
I rode everything I wanted.”
athletes. Pierre Edouard Ferry was
crowd erupted with booing after
took a three-year break due
chosen this year for sharing his
the judges awarded him a score
riders, even when Rampage is
to the serious risks taken by
line with other competitors who
of only 81.66, which is considered
over. This rings true for seventh-
competitors. When it returned in
were having trouble with theirs.
low. He was awarded the People’s
place finisher Carson Storch.
2008, Rampage still encouraged
“It’s amazing. I’ve already
challenging and stylish way down the mountain. It requires each one dig their own line. After 2004, the event
personal line choice, but added the use of wooden jumps that sent riders across canyons. Riders like Kelly McGarry, now deceased, pushed their skills to
cried three times,” Ferry said. Riders can run into unexpected changes at any time and have to
Choice award this year after
“It’s pretty much in the back of
thousands of fans watching
your head, always,” Storch said.
on Red Bull TV voted online.
“I built my dream line and in my
Crowds also witnessed one
come up with different lines and
of the most violent crashes
tricks. Antoine Bizet, a French
by Andreu Lacondeguy, the
first run I got everything done I wanted to, so it feels good.” Kurt Sorge won the title both
the limit over these features. He
rider with a strong Rampage
2014 Rampage winner, at the
in 2012 and 2015. This year, he
memorialized the 2013 edition
history was one of them. Luis
bottom of the mountain near
pulled together his winning run
of Rampage by back flipping
Biscaldi was on Bizet’s filming
the spectator area. Lacondeguy
by starting on a highly exposed
over a 72-foot wide canyon.
crew for a television program
attempted a modified backflip
ridge and landing backflip
that will be aired in France.
on a jump at the end of his
variations on the way down,
“He had to change plans
second run when the Spanish
setting expectations even higher
last minute, and actually there
rider fell about 20 feet before
for the event in the future.
His enthusiasm for the sport
were parts of his run that he
landing on the dry, desert soil.
was contagious and Rampage
hadn’t tried yet,” Biscaldi said.
The mountain bike community was deeply affected after McGarry’s passing in 2016.
organizers created the Kelly McGarry Spirit Award in his
Bizet linked flips together from top to bottom and ended his run
“As soon as I saw the bike
Brett Tippie, also known as a freeride legend in the mountain
getting away, I knew it was over,”
bike community, was at Rampage
Lacondeguy said. “Even though I
as a commentator for Pinkbike, a mountain bike media outlet. “The number of full pull, complete runs– that were
Dodgers take World Series to Game 7 You can’t write this script. After a Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the Houston Astros on Oct. 31, the 2017 World Series is going to seven games, to the delight of baseball fans everywhere. The series was already one of the most memorable in recent history, with two extra inning games and more home runs than any other instance of MLB’s championship round. Lance McCullers Jr. will take the ball for the Astros on Nov. 1 at Dodger Stadium, opposite of Yu Darvish in the winner-takes-all matchup.
The risk is present with the
high scoring runs– were amazing,” Tippie said. Tippie has seen great progress in the sport over the past 30 years. “They’re better, faster, the bikes are faster, they’ve got better building techniques and that’s where it should be,” Tippie said. There is no set date for Red Bull Rampage 2018 yet, but it’s typically held in mid-to-late October. This years’ Rampage is available on www.redbull.tv to watch and will air on NBC on Dec. 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Pierre Edouard Ferry (left) hugs Matt McGarry after accepting the Kelly McGarry Spirit Award Oct. 27 at Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah.
EVENTS
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
EVENTS AT AURARIA 11.1
Open Mic and free pizza night
CONCERTS 11.1
Slowdive
Location Ogden Theater
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS 11.1
Silent Planet
Volleyball
Price $30
Price $20
Time 7 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
11.3 vs. Western State
Price Free 11.1
Poppy
Time 7 p.m.
11.3
Time 7:30 p.m.
Location Summit Music Hall
Men’s Soccer
Campus Week of Action: Audrie & Daisy documentary
Location Tivoli Turnhalle
Women’s Soccer
Price Varies Time 7 p.m.
11.5 Rocky Mountain
11.5 Rocky Mountain Athletic
Athletic Confrence 11.4
Turnover
Location Summit Music Hall
11.4
Third Eye Blind
Time 11 a.m.
Price $16
Price $39
Time 7 p.m.
Time 8 p.m.
11.5
JAY-Z
Location Pepsi Center
Confrence Location TBA Time TBA
Location Fillmore Audtorium
Volleyball 11.6
Complex Time 5 p.m.
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Location TBA Price Free
University Location Regency Athletic
Complex Time 7 p.m. Location Bluebird Theater Price $18
Location King Center
11.4 vs. Colorado Mesa
University Location Regency Athletic
Time 4 p.m.
Visiting Artist Series: Puget Sound Piano Trio
Volleyball
Location Summit Music Hall
Location Tivoli Garage Lounge
11.1
13
11.5
Hazel English
11.9 vs. Colorado Mesa
Location Lost Lake
Price $30+
Price $10
Time 8 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
University
Location Grand Junction
Women’s Basketball 11.10 Texas A&M University Location Texas Time 2 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Price Free Time 11 a.m. 11.6
The Drums
Location Bluebird Theater 11.7
Tri-institutional Hot Topics series: Xenophobia
11.7
Rain in July
Location Moon Room
Price $17
Price $10
Time 8 p.m.
Time 6 p.m.
Nuggets
Location Multicultural Lounge Price Free Time 12:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
11.1 vs. Toronto Raptors 11.7
Beach Slang
Location Marquis Theater
11.7
Britt Nicole
Location Bellco Theater
Price $18
Price $22+
Time 7 p.m.
Time 7 p.m.
Location Pepsi Center Time 7 p.m.
Nuggets Lake Clarity, Halloween may be over, but if you’re still looking for a good scare, check out “Lake Clarity” for an immersive horror
11.8
Tyler, The Creator
Location Ogden Theater
11.8
Avalanche 10.2 vs. Carolina Hurricanes Location Pepsi Center Time 7 p.m.
Broncos
Whiskey Shivers
Location Fox Theater
Price $30
Price $15
Time 9 p.m.
Time 9 p.m.
11.3 vs. Miami Heat Location Pepsi Center Time 7 p.m.
11.5 vs. Philadelphia Eagles Location Away Time 11 a.m.
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TRENDING NEWS Kevin Spacey accused of sexual misconduct Anthony Rapp accused actor
You are now free to mosh about the cabin Southwest Airlines announced
Game changer Video game retailer GameStop
“Sometimes, dead is better.” Stephen King’s novel “Pet
Use the Ford Mark Hamill revealed that
announced that they will be
Sematary” will be adapted once
Harrison Ford was the determining
Kevin Spacey of making sexual
a deal with Warner Music
offering a new subscription
more for the silver screen. The film
factor in his return to the “Star
advances toward him in 1986.
Nashville this week to continue the
service that will let customers rent
will be directed by Kevin Kolsch
Wars” franchise. The actor, who
At the time, Rapp was 14 and
“Live at 35” in-air concert series,
unlimited used games through any
and Dennis Widmye for Paramount
plays Luke Skywalker in the films,
Spacey was 26. Spacey released
which made its first run in 2011.
of their retail locations. The new
films. The original film adaptation
says he eventually agreed to
an apology, while simultaneously
The airline plans on hosting only
service, called Power Pass, costs
of the horror novel was released in
return after learning that Ford
coming out as a gay man via his
about 20 in-flight concerts per
$60 for six months and allows
1989, and was followed up with a
would be reprising the role of
Twitter account. “This story has
year, out of the over one million
customers to borrow any used
sequel in 1992. The story follows
Han Solo. But despite his initial
encouraged me to address other
flights they opperate annually.
game that GameStop has to offer.
a family who moves into a home
reservations, he had no intention
things about my life,” Spacey said
Country star Devin Dawson
At the end of the six month period,
next to a burial ground where
of disappointing the fans who
in his tweet. “I have loved and
recently performed on a flight
customers get to keep the last title
the dead come back to life. “Pet
wanted to see himself, Carrie
had romantic encounters with
from Nashville to Philadelphia,
they checked out. According to
Sematary” will float behind the
Fisher and Harrison Ford back
men throughout my life, and I
kicking off the company’s revival
GameStop, the new service will be
blockbuster success of the 2017
on the big screen. “Star Wars:
choose now to live as a gay man.”
of the entertainment service.
available to purchase the week of
remake of Stephen King’s “It.”
The Last Jedi” will be in theaters
His Emmy-award winning Netflix
Nov. 13 for anyone who carries a
original show “House Of Cards”
PowerUp rewards membership.
has halted production, and will end after its sixth season, next year.
far, far away starting Dec. 19.
BREAK
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Top 5
Concerts to keep you warm in November
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Submission of the week
From John McMinn
1. Beach Slang // Nov. 7 @ Marquis Senior midfielder Elise Boisnard is greeted by her mother on Seniors Day at the Regency Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners fell to Regis University 1-0. Boisnard is one of the most decorated players in the program in recent history. She was named first team all-Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference in back to back seasons in both 2016 and 2017. After the loss to Colorado State University-Pueblo in the first round of the RMAC Tournament, she ends her Roadrunners career with 13 goals and 41 points.
2. Citizen // Nov. 22 @ Marquis 3. Joyce Manor // Nov. 19 @ Summit 4. Microwave // Nov. 15 @ Hi-Dive 5. Turnover // Nov. 4 @ Summit
Overheard “You made me spill my carrot juice...” “...RIP, carrot juice.“ “I wish you could sad react in real life.“ “Damn, I look good. Time for some ESPN.“
Curated by: The Metropolitan staff
For this mixtape, the editors that dispatch you your weekly crossword puzzle have picked their favorite songs of the week. It’s a wonder how we all work so well together. Much like our staff, this tracklist is meant to be heard out of order and taken out of context. Wear headphones, scarf down a bag of McDonalds at your desk and yell at Adobe InDesign for an authentic newsroom experience.
TRACKLIST
Staff mixtape
1. Jump Up, Super Star! // The Super Mario Players feat. Kate Davis 2. Squeeze // Aminé 3. Told You I’d Be With The Guys // Cherry Glazerr 4. Wrong Bitch - Extended Mix // Todrick Hall 5. Walk Alone // PVRIS 6. Everybody Needs Salvation // Weezer 7. All Over The World // Pixies 8. What It Do // e-dubble 9. Canary // You Blew It! 10. Savior // St. Vincent
Crossword Across
45. On the wagon
Down
33. Funeral fire
1. Red hat, sometimes
46. Devon’s capital
1. Conclusion, in a score
34. Sauce thickener
4. Kind of voyage
49. Apian gathering
2. Spew lava
35. Festive log
10. Absence of turbulence
51. Pierce with a point
3. Maned animal
37. Mulligan fare
14. Emotion of anger
53. At pique’s peak
4. Naval combat unit
40. Divers’ attire
15. Like a quick study
57. Letter from the editor
5. “Yeah, like that’ll ever
41. Mozart’s “L’___ del
16. Operatic air
(Part 3)
happen”
Cairo”
17. Crux
62. Clothier Strauss
6. Road in old Rome
42. Clamorous
18. Nothing at the Vatican
63. Seat of County Kerry
7. Sand formation
47. Greek letter
19. E-mail button
64. Genetic messenger
8. Jones, James and Kett
48. One on a tirade
20. Letter from the editor
65. Came in for a landing
9. Required
50. “___ Doubtfire”
(Part 1)
66. Annapolis graduate
10. Sweater material
52. David of The Talking
23. Supply with workers
67. Reward for waiting?
11. 51, for one
Heads
24. Appear to be
68. Eighty-eight, for one
12. Pocket residue
54. Main bloodline
25. Nerd’s cousin
69. Put on the bulletin
13. “___ About You”
55. Toga alternative
29. Conveyed ownership
board again
21. It’s common in poetry
56. Military stop
33. Stick one’s nose into
70. One or eleven
22. Teeny
57. Sidelines cheer
36. African lilies
26. Yale student
58. “Art of Love” poet
38. Icy coating
27. Routine learning
59. Type of waist
39. Letter from the editor
28. Equals
60. Mixed bag
(Part 2)
30. Bought the farm
61. Bylaws, briefly
43. Gaming regulation
31. Islamic VIP
62. “7 Faces of Dr. ___”
44. In an upright position
32. Resist, as authority
(1964 movie)
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MSU Denver Opera 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
11/17+18
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