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Roadrunners weave their time into charity

Photo by Ali C. M. Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu

David Morrison ties together the fleece ends of a blanket while his service dog Crash plays with the scissors on Multicultural Lounge on Nov. 28. It was all hands, and all paws, on deck making blankets for Roadrunners Gives Back and Element’s contribution to the Denver chapter of Project Linus.

INSIDE NEWS

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Master’s in cybersecurity and nutrition recieve HLC approval By Megan Webber

the Rocky Mountain Children’s

she was looking for ideas of

Roadrunners Give Back will

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Cancer Center in Denver.

activities to bring to campus.

pitch in and donate blankets to

This was the birth the nonOn Christmas Eve 1995, Karen

Project Linus’ mission has two

the Denver chapter. Studen t Activities, Roadrunners

OPINION

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profit organization Project Linus.

parts: first is to provide a sense

Loucks read the article “Joy to

With chapters in all 50 states, it

of security to children who are ill,

Give Back and Element hosted

the World” in Parade Magazine.

collects locally made blankets

traumatized or otherwise in need,

a blanket-making session

The story follows a 3-year-old

and donates them to children

through new handmade blankets.

and movie night on Nov. 28

FEATURES

Leukemia patient named Laura,

in hospitals, shelters, social

Second, to create a rewarding

where students could get

Denver welcomes Christmas with

who endured chemotherapy

service agencies and anywhere

and fun service opportunity for

involved and help give back.

Parade of Lights

treatments and extreme pain with

else a child might need one.

individuals in local communities.

the help of a special blanket. With

Julia Lebarbera, volunteer

Laura in mind, Loucks decided

coordinator for Roadrunners

Colorado: Colorado Springs,

to start making homemade

Give Back, stumbled upon

Denver, Grand Junction, Durango

blankets and donating them to

Project Linus’ website while

and Larimer County. This year,

It’s not easy being the first born

SPORTS

There are five chapters in

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Late season streak is a double edge

| Continued on pg. 6

sword for Broncos

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

Sustainability club makes plea to students By Eva Doherty

has to approve it. If approved, the bins will be put in

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fall 2019. The hurdle to overcome is justifying the price tag to students who may already be stretched thin.

The Students for Sustainability Club is leading the charge

“Compost is expensive and it’s mostly going towards

to bring more compost containers to the Auraria Campus.

liners and possibly more staff,” Cruz-Haber said. “A bin

The group is planning to circulate a petition calling for

liner costs around 50 cents. We’re going to depend on a

Auraria to bring more of the bins to serve the 150-acre area. “Our goal is to be able to get compost going and then

student fee, and that leaves $250,000 as operating costs.” According to the club, students will be charged

we would be able to buy the compost back to be able

approximately $5 in fees the first semester after the

to get campus to become greener,” said Sarah Lease,

new bins are implemented. The following semester

a CU Denver student and participant of the club.

the fee will drop to $2.50 and then decrease again

As it stands, there are approximately 14 bins on campus.

to $1 until self-sustainable. Some vendors on

The most recognizable of these is a custom three-bin waste,

campus, like Simply Fresh and the Library Cafe, have

recycling and composting program in Tivoli Student Union

already switched to compostable materials.

that produces a tangible waste-diversion system. According

“Students need to voice that they want to have

to MSU Denver Early Bird, these composting efforts helped

vendors at the school that are compost compliable,” said

the university earn the Environmental Protection Agency’s

Michaela Butler, a CU Denver student and club member.

Certificate of Achievement in the 2014 Food Recovery

The plan to bring compost bins to the campus coincides

Challenge. The student club hopes to further these efforts

with the seven sustainability initiatives which MSU

by placing compost bins on all floors and in student lounges

Denver rolled out in August 2017. The initiatives are in

and office spaces with the help of the student body.

partnership with the Sustainable Campus Program, the

According to Joel Cruz-Haber, a CU Denver student

Photo by Kaileigh Lyons | klyons9@msudenver.edu

A recycling, landfil and compost bin sits outside of the Tivoli for students to easily dispose of their waste in a thoughtful way. Auraria Campus has been implimenting more composting options.

Auraria Campus Sustainability Council and the Auraria

installed hand dryers in all bathrooms and replaced

and club member, the issue will be brought up on a vote

Higher Education Center. The student club has already put

paper hand towels with compostable ones. Members

next April. For it to pass, 20 percent of the student body

compost bins on the first floor of all buildings on campus,

hope to partner with the SCP to achieve further goals.

HLC approves two new graduate programs By Ali C. M. Watkins

up for debate around acceptance. They are

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debating whether to enforce the Graduate Record Examinations as it may limit access

Come next fall, students studying

to the program. Instead, they are considering

cybersecurity or nutrition can continue their

employing an entrance exam to determine

education with MSU Denver’s graduate school.

if students qualify. Jackson said that it’s

Several years in the making, both programs

important to consider how this could impact

received Higher Learning Commission

MSU Denver’s diverse student population.

accreditation on Oct. 22. This means

“We have to keep those things in mind,

Roadrunners can now begin their certification

so I think bringing those conversations to

or master’s degree as early as fall 2019.

the table to say, ‘Hey, I know you guys are

“Each of the programs did a lot of work to

math geeks but have you thought about

demonstrate that they were worthy of HLC

race, gender, and have you thought about

approval, and so they have illustrated the

different populations?’,” Jackson said.

viability and sustainability of their programs,”

Cybersecurity has been working towards

said Director of the Office of Graduate

university and HLC approval for five years.

Studies at MSU Denver, Shannon Campbell.

He went on to say that there’s a talent

To have HLC approval is an affirmation of

shortage in the cybersecurity world. The

the value to the community and the students

job demand stretches nationally. Jackson

who enroll in the programs, she said.

believes incidents like the data breach of

Campbell said that prior to the programs’

Target in 2013 and the Russian interference Photo by Carl Glenn Payne | MSU Denver Early Bird

HLC accreditation, both proposals were

with the 2016 presidential election made

Director of Office of Graduate Studies Shannon Campbell.

the public more aware of the shortage.

of trustees and Provost and Executive

for nutrition in Denver is essential, Diker

title and want to gain extra credentials, the

cyber attacks through a cloud system that

Vice President of Academic Affairs

said. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the Academy

program will also provide certifications.

they can access remotely. The program

Vicki Golich. Campbell described the

of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission

The cybersecurity program will also

is also looking to build a cyber range, a

process as extensive and competitive.

on Dietetic Registration will raise the

be unique compared to other universities.

simulation room which mimics real life

educational minimum from a bachelor’s

The program will be interdisciplinary, with

scenarios, on campus within the next

approve one or two programs,” she said.

degree to a master’s to be considered a

classes from professors of the department of

couple of years. The simulator would

“Some of the programs submit several times

registered dietitian nutritionist. Diker said

computer information systems and business

also be incorporated into undergraduate

before they’re approved by the university.”

that because nutritionists are in demand

analytics, mathematical and computer

studies with less advanced scenarios.

in the Denver Metro area and there are

sciences, and criminal justice and criminology.

The Office of Graduate Studies wants to

interim graduate program coordinator,

no established programs in the city, MSU

A committee was formed for each department

continue adding new programs gradually and

helped spearhead the nutrition program.

Denver will be a trailblazer in the field.

that decided on courses, syllabus and

hoping to add a program annually until MSU

faculty. There have been weekly meetings for

Denver has a full fledged graduate school.

reviewed and approved by the university’s graduate council, faculty senate, board

“Depending on the year, we might only

Ann Diker, professor of nutrition and

Associate professor Melissa Masters and

Fall 2019 students will practice defending

To accommodate students, classes will be

assistant professor Rachel Sinley also

a hybrid of online and on-campus lessons.

contributed to every step leading to HLC

Students will be required to work on a project

approval. What Diker referred to as phase

with the community and receive a 3.0 GPA

criminology department, Henry Jackson said

the undergraduate level,” Campbell said.

zero began in the spring semester of 2017.

to graduate. Diker said that research and

that he believes the division of labor is the

“Our goal is still to provide opportunities

In February 2018, MSU Denver’s Board of

reality will interplay together and that the

main factor in impressing the HLC. Though the

for individuals who are willing to work

Trustees voted to support the program.

hybrid classes provide “the best of both

departments are looking forward to continuing

hard and who are willing to accept the

worlds.” For those who already hold an RDN

their partnership, there are still some topics

challenge of graduate school.”

Implementing a graduate program

representatives from all three committees. Chair of the criminal justice and

“I think the sort of beauty of Metro, and what makes us unique doesn’t end at

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An open letter to younger siblings By Nataleah Small

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

Dear younger siblings of the

feeling attention-deprived. While

maybe you still suffer emotional

steal some candy and return before

scars from that experience. But at

you were ever reported missing.

least you lived to tell the story. When parents lose their first-

You see, dear younger siblings, you had the freedom to express

world: you’ve got it easy. As a

Mom and Dad were off scheduling

born child, especially if they have

yourselves, make mistakes, get

first born, I should know. You all

us for piano, dance, soccer, karate

no other children, pandemonium

lost, bring home subpar grades and

may think that receiving hand-

and basket-weaving lessons, you

ensues. Their first thought is that

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me-downs, striving to earn your

were given loads of free time to

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While our parents forced us to

second thought is, “When I find

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because no one realized you were

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our parents’ expectations. If we,

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nothing compared to the hardships

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of searching, they realize that the

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endured by your older siblings.

dreams free of impediments.

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First of all, you’re upset

You never felt the complete

in the bathroom or snuck into

We’re jealous that you stole our thunder when you were born.

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about the hand-me-downs. It’s

ferocity of your parents’ disapproval

the restaurant kitchen and are

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exam. You were never forced to

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we did. We’re jealous that you get

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write and rewrite essays in fifth

they found us, they were furious.

to live with your significant other

get it. But on the bright side,

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two, three, four…they first have

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to realize the child is missing.

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act of thriftiness actually saved

your mistakes and get back up

When they find the missing child

to Thanksgiving dinner.

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our parents loads of money.

again. We were placed on such a

in a non-compromising situation,

high pedestal, even the thought of

they know — after having gone

for free. Even though we came first,

the shopping trips where Mom

falling scared the crap out of us.

through the same experience with

we had to work for every ounce

would complain about how fast

Thirdly, there was that one

Dumbass No. 1 — there’s no reason

of affection we were given. We

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When parents lose child number

We’re jealous that you look way

while our parents still emotionally

You received our parents’ love

your legs were growing or how

time you got lost. Maybe it was

to worry about Dumbass No. 3.

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was at the mall. Every younger

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her go full-Mama Bear, you were

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FEATURES

Annual parade ushers in holiday cheer By Rhiannon Goodrich

through contributions and

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investment from people in the community,” Door said.

Recipe for the 9NEWS Parade

Each float and participating

of Lights: take one traditionally

group represented what makes

diurnal activity and set it at night,

Colorado so special. The

theme it around community

265-member Colorado State

during the holidays, toss in an

University Marching Band brought

abundance of twinkling lights, add

pride to the nearly 60,000 CSU

a sprinkle of magic and let stand.

alumni living in the Denver Metro

Chef’s note: all two miles of the

area, with their beloved mascot

route will be packed, even when

CAM the Ram in tow. CAM was

temperatures drop below freezing.

not the only live animal joining in

It’s easy to see why this event

the festivities. Also included were

is an annual tradition for so many

several equestrian groups and the

Denverites. Marching bands,

Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club.

dance troupes and community

Denver’s cultural diversity was

supporters come together to

highlighted with representation

show that this is the season of joy

by several local groups. Among

and enchantment in Colorado.

the performances were Qhaswa

“This is, to me, the coolest

Peru USA, a group that teaches

part of the holiday season,” said

Peruvian culture to children

9NEWS anchor Steve Staeger.

and adults through dance, and

KOSI 101.1 led the 44th annual parade with its “Share the Magic” float, which featured DJ Jackie

Denver Taiko, a JapaneseAmerican drum ensemble. One float that shined especially

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Santa’s float closes out the 9NEWS Parade of Lights on Dec. 1 on Bannock Street. This year was the 44th annual holiday parade. culmination of the night with

a merry, merry Christmas,”

parade displays, the “Now-A-

Among the more traditional

a visit from the big man in red

said Claus. “Denver is

Saurus Art Car” stood out. A focal

himself, Santa Claus. His sleigh,

growing and expanding, but

Selby calling on everyone to give

bright was 9NEWS’ “Clocktower”

point was the steampunk dragonfly

led by Rudolph, was perched atop

so is its heart. It’s the most

back this season as the radio

float, centered around the concept

featured iridescent illuminated

snowy, candy-trimmed buildings

beautiful, wonderful city.”

station raises money for the non-

of keeping time. The clocktower,

eyes, turning gears and a

on the float. It was surrounded by

profit A Precious Child. President

fully bedecked in whimsical lights

flamethrower mounted on top.

dancers dressed as gifts, trees and

parade is available to stream

and CEO of the Downtown Denver

and tinsel, carried more than two

It began its journey in California

elves. After telling the audience

at 9NEWS.com. The holiday

Partnership Tami Door mirrored

dozen members of the 9NEWS

and took 2,500 hours to assemble

how much he appreciated the

lights and décor will stay lit

this request with a reminder

team and the nationally syndicated

and included a flux capacitor.

cookies she left last year, he

downtown through January.

that community donation makes

program Daily Blast Live, who

the event itself possible.

livestreamed the event from the

pun from 9NEWS Anchor Kim

“We keep it going

bed of the truck pulling the float.

Christiansen ushered in the

An obligatory “ho-ho-ho”

An online recording of the

issued a final season’s greeting to everyone in the audience. “I just wish everybody

Creed II: No knockout, but wins on points By Daniel Sutton

boxing films built around a single

work, delivering both nuanced and

with a persistent technical

air “Creed” brought, but instead

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character, and making it feel like

emphatic body language to convey

competence throughout, never

moves the tale along thoughtfully,

a living history of its own. The

a personality beneath the slugging

taking the viewer out of the story.

and avoids rehashing older entries

central figures of prior stories

machine. Especially impressive is

pugilist Adonis Creed, played by

grow old and new ones emerge to

Michael B. Jordan, stepping out

leave their marks on the world.

“Creed II” sees the eponymous

of the shadow of his late father’s legacy and forging his own path. He comes face to face with the

For those who are fans of the

while still recognizing and building

Jordan in the central role, as he

larger “Rocky” franchise, or just

on their legacy. For a more general

delivers an emotive performance

following Adonis Creed’s journey,

audience, the film shouldn’t

that invests the viewer in the

“Creed II” is worth watching. It

disappoint, and is an enjoyable

solid, both by the main cast and the

outcome of Adonis’ struggle, and

doesn’t recapture the breath of fresh

way to spend 128 minutes.

ensemble of secondary characters.

gives dramatic weight to the action.

All around, the performances are

specter of his father’s killer, Ivan

Sylvester Stallone once again gives

Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren

Rocky Balboa a palpable sense of

director Steven Caple Jr.’s approach

and Ivan’s son Viktor, portrayed

age and the sometimes burdensome

to the fights showing improvements

by boxer Florian Munteanu.

experience that comes with it.

over Ryan Coogler’s “Creed,”

The eighth entry in the “Rocky”

Lundgren brings the weight

The film is also well shot, with

although still lacking some of the

franchise doesn’t shy away from the

and bitterness of Ivan’s failure in

verisimilitude that the workmanly,

sometimes disjointed and fantastical

“Rocky IV” to life with comfortable

sports-coverage-like scenes of

legacy of its forebearers. But, where

skill. Adonis’ partner Bianca

earlier entries, particularly the

Ivan’s first outing in “Rocky IV” saw

is supportive and empathetic

original “Rocky,” possessed.

him kill Adonis’ father as part of a

without her character being

late Cold War melodrama, “Creed

suffocated by the narrative’s

comes to fisticuffs, while not

II” digs into who the franchise’s

focus on the Creed legacy.

bad, still suffers from the overly

characters are. It’s a meditation on

Bianca, portrayed by Tessa

The choreography when it

mythic view of boxing that later

what happens when you pursue

Thompson, is given a chance to

franchise entries crafted, lacking

a particular goal for so long that

show her vocal talents as well,

the cagey back-and-forth of

you lose sight of what lies beyond

performing several diegetic

heavyweight boxing at its finest.

it, and how you take that next step

songs across the film.

once you achieve your victories. The movie continues where

Even Viktor, crafted by his

Outside of the ring, the film is no spectacle, not that it should be

father Ivan to be little more than

discounted for that. Each scene

2015’s “Creed” left off, by taking

a boxer, is given depth outside of

is moved forward efficiently by

what once felt like an anthology of

dialogue by Munteanu’s physical

well-executed fundamentals,

Photo obtained from Warner Bros.

Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan star as Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed respectively in Creed II. The eighth movie in the Rocky series was released on Nov. 14.

FEATURES

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Roadrunners take part in national charity

The Linus Project collects handmade blankets for children in need Continued from cover

Labarbera said the activity was meant to be something easy, fun

the season of giving, Student

ordering the fabric, making the

Activities was drawn to the idea

blankets on her own time and being

of spreading holiday cheer to

able to send them to whomever

people in need of warm blankets.

may need their day brightened.

“Even if you can start a blanket

“I didn’t have to talk to

and crafty for students to participate

and then you have to go to class,

anybody, I didn’t have to

in. She ordered six blankets’ worth

you’re still mingling, if you have

coordinate anything, all I needed

of fleece for the event. The blankets

to get it and go,” Martinez said.

was fleece, some help and an

were easy to make and the project

“I think it’s a more meaningful

address to send it to,” she said.

didn’t take long, so students

event, because we’re putting on

could stop by for 15 or 20 minutes

something that is going to a good

and go throughout the two-hour

between classes to help out.

cause and it’s not so much about

event, drawn either by the sound

just having fun, but it’s having

of the movie, the smell of pastries

cutting slits in two pieces of fleece

fun and doing something for

or the buzz of the craft. Two of

and tying them together instead of

the community to give back.”

those students, Elizabeth Platt and

The blankets were made by

sewing. Lebarbera said she wanted

Lebarbera said she planned to

Students continued to come

Brooke Underwood, stayed to make

the blankets to be able to go to

send the blankets back to Project

more than one blanket and enjoy

anyone, whether they were boys

Linus within a week of the event,

the ambience of the festivities.

or girls, policemen or firefighters,

and they would then be distributed

homeless people or sick children.

throughout Denver by the

“We have hedgehogs and

organization. While there is no way

pizzas and sloths and superheroes

of knowing whether the blankets

and dinosaurs and pretty flowers,

will be distributed to a pediatric

so if you were to try and put a

cancer patient or a firefighter, what

weird gender on these fabrics,

she does know is that someone

I tried to make it a guy gender

in the area will be given a blanket

and a girl gender,” she said.

made by an MSU Denver student.

The event also featured pastries from Detour Bakery, hot chocolate, coffee and a showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” While half of the room bustled with blanket-making vigor, the other half sipped hot cocoa and

“Since Roadrunners Give Back

Platt, who works for MSU Denver’s Orientation, Transition

“We just really wanted to provide a more engaging event for students as a way to give back.” – Jazmaray Martinez

watched Jack Skellington dance his way through Christmas Town.

“I didn’t have to coordinate anything, all I needed was fleece, some help and an address to send it to.” – Julia Lebarbera

and Retention office, said she received a flyer for the event at her job and decided to bring Underwood along with her. “I thought, blankets, movies, food, perfect triad,” she said. “MSU Denver does so much

Hospitals rarely, if ever, allow organizations like Project Linus to

for us, we thought it would

is also housed through the MSU

personally deliver gifts to patients

Student Activities Office, we just

because of legal barriers, such as

that the event was a great

really wanted to provide a more

the Health Insurance Portability

way to meet other people, get

engaging event for students as a

and Accountability Act of 1996.

connected with the community

way to give back,” said Jazmaray

While Lebarbera won’t be able to

and take part in a good cause.

Martinez, lead event programmer

hand-deliver the gifts, part of the

MSU Denver’s Project Linus

for the Office of Student Activities.

reason she was drawn to Project Linus was because of the ease of

She added that since it is

Photos by Ali C. M. Watkins | awatkin9@msudenver.edu

be nice to give back.” Platt and Underwood agreed

Karen Alvarez, a CU Denver sophomore, and Karla Gutierrez, an MSU Denver junior, double down on a baby’s blanket. Their sorority Pi Lambda Chi volunteered. anytime of the year by visiting

more involved by participating

their website. Information on how

frequently in local chapters can

event may be over, but anyone

to order patterns, make blankets,

be found at projectlinus.org.

can participate in the project at

donate them and even how to get

Volunteers cutting and tying fleece corners to form a blanket on Nov. 28 in the Multicultural Lounge.

Graphic obtained from Greene County Messenger

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SPORTS

DECEMBER 05, 2018

Winning streak ensures Joseph stays Firing the mediocre coach would spell disaster for young roster

BRIEFS With conference win, Haave sets school record The women’s basketball team, 2-4, opened up their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference season with a 64-61 win against Chadron State College on Dec. 1. This made Tanya Haave the winningest coach in MSU Denver history. Jaelynn Smith scored 22 points, made three assists and five steals. Behind Smith was Emily Hartegan with 19 points. With 24 seconds left in the game, Smith tied the game. During overtime, seniors Smith, Bree Wellington and Jonalyn Wittwer were fouled out, leaving an inexperienced line up, and with a steal from Jaiden Galloway they found a way to win the game. The Roadrunners visit Regis University on Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. and Colorado Christian University on Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.

Men drop first conference game of the season The MSU Denver men’s basketball team, 1-3, lost to Chadron State College 76-67 on Dec. 1. Despite the loss, Druce Asah had a game high of 17 points, and now he leads the team with 14.8 points per game. During the first half of the game, Garrett Carter lead the team with 10 points and MSU Denver hit eight of nine free throws. In the second half, the Roadrunners shot 35.3 percent. Joining Asah and Carter in double points was Kendall McIntosh with 11 points. On Dec. 7, the Roadrunners will face Regis University at 7 p.m. and Colorado Christian University on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

By James Burky

groups. Sean Kugler and Chris

jburky@msudenver.edu

Strausser turned one of the NFL’s worst offensive lines

Vance Joseph has all

into a respectable one, despite

but ensured his future with

the players’ inexperience.

the Denver Broncos.

Zach Azzanni has guided wide

A month ago when the

receivers Sutton, Tim Patrick and

Broncos were 3-6, that claim

DaeSean Hamilton to be reliable

would have had a different

targets when defenses shift their

connotation. Three straight wins

focus on Emmanuel Sanders.

later, including a pair of upsets,

And if the Broncos miss

the Broncos are 6-6 and Joseph

the playoffs and Joseph is

has made himself untouchable.

fired, all of this growth is

The obvious reason is

stunted. Consistency is key for

that the Broncos have clawed

young players. Every coach

themselves back into the playoff

has a different methodology.

hunt. Less clear is the crop

Whatever that avenue is for

of young talent the team has

Joseph’s staff, it’s working.

before them, and the dangers a coaching overhaul entails. At 26 years old, the average

Photo taken by Ron Chenoy | Obtained from USA Today

If Joseph is fired, that means that the assistants are gone. And

The success of the Denver Broncos’ rookie core has all but secured head coach Vance Joseph’s job for the foreseeable future.

that means the young players will

age of the Broncos is in the

have to acclimate to new schemes

of adjusting to the NFL, keeping

their wins over the Chargers and

bottom half of the league, but

and foreign methods. New coaches

the veterans comfortable isn’t

Steelers. Those two games were

some of their key contributors

want to bring in their guys to instill

only ideal, it’s imperative.

decided by one point and seven.

are brand new to the NFL.

their system, not mold into some

Rookies Phillip Lindsay, Bradley

dude who wasn’t good enough to

collapse and Joseph is fired after

the Steelers had four. The Broncos

Chubb and Courtland Sutton all

keep his job. A constant revolving

a 6-10 campaign, but losing out

had none and their offense was

had standout performances in

door often prevents players from

is the only reality that sees the

OK, but far from impressive.

a 24-10 win over Cincinnati.

realizing their true potential.

second-year coach being canned.

If the Broncos make the

Allowing familiarity to develop

It’s possible that the Broncos

Chances are, Denver wins three

Their next four opponents are:

of these last four games, and

playoffs, it’s largely going to be

will benefit the Broncos long term,

San Francisco, Cleveland, Oakland

less likely but still possible, they

because of these three, and Von

too. The Broncos are going to be

and division-rival Los Angeles.

take the last playoff spot from

Miller of course. Because of the

in the market for a quarterback

Those four teams are a collective

Baltimore. Doing so would mean

growth those three still have to

in the 2019 NFL Draft. With their

17-30-1, and nine of those wins

the first glimpse of hope Broncos

make, Joseph is as untouchable

selection likely falling in the late

come from the Chargers.

fans have had in two years, but it

as Sean McVay and Bill Belichick.

teens or early 20s, Denver doesn’t

Not because of his performance,

have the luxury of picking a signal

Broncos’ three-game winning

a coach who would have been

but because of his assistants.

caller to be ready on day one.

streak lies on Joseph, and he

fired had it not been for an easy

A project pick seems likely, and

deserves some credit for it. But

schedule and choking opponents.

to ease an already rigid process

they played tepid and safe in

The position coaches have elevated the play of their

Sympathizers say that the

also forces their hand at keeping

Roadrunners athletic s review Men’s Basketball

Women’s Cross-country

at Chadron State College

at NCAA Championships

Dec. 1

64-61

76-67

Women’s Basketball

Women place 22nd at nationals, senior named All-American The women’s cross-country team placed 22nd out of the 34 teams that ran at the NCAA Division II Championships in Pittsburgh on Dec. 1. This was the first time since 2013 that MSU Denver made the NCAA championship. Sabrina Rautter placed 14th out of the 266 runners, with a time of 23 minutes, 3.5 seconds. The second finisher for the Roadrunners was Erica Ruiz, coming in at 24 minutes, 19.4 seconds, placing 87th at the 6k run. Alden Gruidel came in a minute later, clocking a time of 25 minutes, 9.7 seconds. Rautter became the first Radrunner named All-American since 2013.

The Chargers had two turnovers,

22nd of 34

EVENTS

DECEMBER 5, 2018

EVENTS AT AURARIA 12.06

Directing Projects A night of student directed one-act playsone-act plays

CONCERTS 12.06

The Wood Brothers

Location Ogden

MSU DENVER SPORTS 12.06

Snow tha Product

Price $37.50 — $41

Price $22 — $30

Time 8 p.m.

Price Free 12.07

3OH!3 & Emo Nite

Location Summit 12.07

MSU Denver Electronic Music Compositions

12.07 Colorado Symphony Location Boettcher

Price $25 — $29

Price $15 — $89

Time 8 p.m.

Time 7:30 p.m.

Time 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. 12.07

First Friday Art Walk

10.25 at Regis Location Denver

CupcakKe

Location Summit

12.08 Ookay Location Bluebird Theater

Price $25 — $50

Price $20

Time 7 p.m.

Time 9 p.m.

10.25 at Regis Location Denver

Price Varies

Price Varies Time 7 p.m.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Nuggets

Location Charlotte 12.08

Men’s Basketball

Time 5 p.m.

12.07 at Hornets

Location King Center Price Free

Women’s Basketball

Location Black Sheep

Location Arts 271 Time 7 — 9:30 p.m.

Nuggets 12.08 Location

at Hawks Atlanta

Price Varies

Price

Varies

Time 5 p.m.

Time

5:30 p.m.

Nuggets

Location St. Cajetan’s Price Free Time 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.

12.07

MSU Denver Festival Choir and Symphonic Band

Location Center for Visual Art Price Free Time 6 — 8 p.m.

12.14

12.09

The Band Perry

Location Gothic Theatre

12.09

Ayla Nereo

Location Summit

Price $29.50

Price $20 — $25

Time 8 p.m.

Time 6 p.m.

Price Free Time 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Lake Clarity: For an immersive audio drama check out “Lake Clarity”

Location Denver

12.10

Dua Lipa

Location Fillmore Auditorium

12.10

The English Beat

Location Gothic Theatre

Price $35

Price $26.50 — $29

Time 8 p.m.

12.11

II Divo

Location Bellco Theatre

12.11

H.E.R.

Location Ogden

Price $49.50 — $350

Price $35-$75

Time 8 p.m.

12.12

Travis Scott

Location Pepsi Center

12.12

12.14 at Thunder Location Oklahoma

Price Varies

Time 7 p.m.

Time 8 p.m.

Broncos

MSU Denver graduation

Location Denver Coliseum

12.10 vs. Grizzlies

12.09 at. 49ers Location San Francisco

Rams 12.09 at Bears Location Chicago

Price Varies

Time 2:05 p.m.

Time 6:20 p.m.

Avalanche 12.06 at Panthers Location Florida

Avalanche 12.08 at Lightning Location Florida

Price Varies

Time 5 p.m.

Nelly

Location Temple Nightclub

Price $29.95 — $89.95

Price $30

Time 7:30 p.m.

Time 10 p.m.

Avalanche 12.11 vs. Oliers Location Edmonton

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Avalanche 12.14 at Blues Location St. Louis

Price Varies

Time 7 p.m.

Time 6 a.m.