DU Clarion, 5/11/2010 by Leslie Bass

University of Denver student newspaper since 1899

Vol. 117, Issue 15

May 11, 2010

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USG victor pledges transparency ARIANNA RANAHOSSEINI Editor-in-chief

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) president-elect Jim Francescon promises that one of his first actions when he takes office will be the creation of a USG website in an effort to make the actions of the Senate more transparent. The Francescon-Diaz ticket defeated Dillon Doyle and running mate Megan Marshall 962332. “I’m so excited,” Francescon said after the results were announced last Wednesday. “We have so many great platform ideas and things we’re so excited

to implement this year that are going benefit our undergraduate students in a positive way. We’re really excited to get going and we’re going to hit the ground running.” Francescon and running mate Vice President-elect Felipe Diaz were elected in last week’s landslide race that recorded a margin of victory greater than in recent senate elections. Despite Francescon and Diaz’s large margin of victory, only 29 percent of the student body voted, down by 5 percent from last year. This was blamed on a confusing online ballot with some students unable to cast their vote.

Nineteen other positions on the Senate were filled for class representatives and off-campus student representatives as well as representatives from various divisions in the undergraduate curriculum. Despite the loss, Doyle said he and Marshall will remain active on campus next year. The new Senate will be sworn in on May 20 and its first meeting will be on May 25 at 6 p.m. in the Driscoll Gallery. At that meeting, Francescon and Diaz will appoint a president pro tempore, committee chair positions, executive branch positions and members of the judicial branch to be confirmed by the senate.

Senate winners

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USG president-elect Jim Francescon hugs running mate vice president-elect Felipe Diaz celebrating the announcement of their win in the USG elections that were announced Wednesday evening.

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AHUM Senator. Nikki Deutsch with 71 votes. DCB Senator. Vanessa Torres Gangoo with 80 votes, Charlie Wondergem with 79 votes. HRTM Senator. Dario Ogaz with 19 votes. INTS Senator. Luke Niforatos with 34 votes. NSME Senator. Stuart Portman with 67 votes. Performing Arts Senator. Jeanne Ireland with 30 votes. SOCS Senator. Craig Kirokawa with 99 votes. Off-Campus Senators. Katie Bernell with 127 votes, Carrie Gamper with 50 votes. On-Campus Senators. Katherine Snow with 383 votes, Julia Godshaw with 207 votes. Sophomore Senators. Sam White with 176 votes, Jordan Loyd with 174 votes. Junior Senators. Milan Chatterjee with 106 votes, Caitlin Lorenz with 129 votes. Senior Senator. Kelly Walker with 159 votes, Mindy Stone with 99 votes.

All-nighter rases $22,000 to fight cancer

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Iron Man 2 Big hit for Robert Downey Jr.

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Participants of Relay for Life watch as Idiosingcrasies perform. Relay for Life was held in the Hamilton Gymnasium in the Ritchie Center last Friday from 7 p.m. to 7a.m. There were 29 teams that participated and $22,000 was raised.

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Senate approves USG: Year in review Colo. marijuana regulations CADDIE NATH Copy editor

As their term as president and vice president of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) draws to a close, Antoine Perretta and Jim Francescon say they are happy with the progress they made this year, although not all of their campaign goals were met. The biggest changes under the "Pioneers First" ticket’s leadership were the rebranding of the senate to the Undergraduate Student Government, the restructuring of its constitution and the formation of a new judicial branch to the government. Also, under the current leadership additional funding was given to student organizations making it possible for more organizations to be funded and for many others to receive all of the funding they applied for. “I think we capitalized on what we said we were going to do and did it,” Perretta said. Francescon and Perretta also said they are proud of the enhancement of the first year and senior experiences, both of which were important campaign goals, as well as the resolution of a few unfinished projects.

“I think we brought a lot of closure to initiatives that were outstanding. The orgs [budget] was kind of up in the air, the bike share program was kind of up in the air and these have all been implemented and are utilized,” Perretta said. However, not all of the goals they laid out for USG during their campaign last year were met. In an interview with the Clarion during last year’s election, Perretta and Francescon promised increased transparency in student government through published senate updates and weekly video posts. The “Pioneers First” ticket also promised to begin moving senate meetings to different locations on campus to encourage student involvement and attendance. Only four senate sessions were actually moved out of Driscoll to different locations around campus. Those initiatives have not been implemented this year. Perretta said one of the biggest stumbling blocks to meeting these goals was the lack of a USG website. “[A website] would have helped us with some of our promises of transparency.

U P C O M I N G TODAY Study abroad session 12 p.m. International House The International House hosts a Study Abroad 101 session. Religious event 12 – 1 p.m. Evans Chapel Chaplin Gary Brower hosts an Interceding for Others prayer event on behalf of other people, situations and the earth as a whole. WEDNESDAY Study abroad session 3 p.m. International House The International House hosts a Study Abroad 101 informational session.

I do think we were very transparent in all of our actions and that would have only been enhanced with the use of a website,” Perretta said. Francescon, who was elected as the USG president for next year, last week, said that transparency will continue to be a top priority under his leadership. “The transparency aspect, that’s something we really want to hit hard next year,” Francescon said. “This year we were able to really internally build up USG, redo the constitution make everything set, to launch a marketing campaign that will be successful next year with a website,” Francescon said. Despite the few campaign platforms that were not enacted this year, even Perretta and Francescon’s opposing ticket, Joel Portman and Javier Ogaz, said that, while not all of the campaign goals were met, it was a strong leadership and a number of contributions to the school were made. “As far as their platform, I think that they’ve been successful in a lot of areas,” said Portman, who campaigned for vice president on the "Unite" ticket with Ogaz last year.

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Technology, entertainment and design seminar 1 – 5:30 p.m. Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center DU hosts the TEDxDU event, featuring faculty, student and alumni speakers as well as outside guests. Ruffatto Hall tours 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall The Morgridge College of Education Student Association hosts two hard hat building tours of the new Ruffatto Hall. E-mail lyn.reed@du.edu to sign up for a tour space.

College of Education dean panel 3 – 3:50 p.m. Ammi Hyde Building, Room 112 The Morgridge College of Education Student Association hosts a deans panel as part of College of Education week, featuring Dean Gregory Anderson, Assistant Dean Bill McGreevy and Associate Dean Maria Riva.

Shakespeare performance 8 p.m. Byron Theatre, Newman Center The Department of Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” with evening performances May 13 – 15 and 21 – 22 at 8 p.m. and matinee performances May 22 – 23 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $15, student and seniors $12, military free with ID and groups of 10 or more $10. The first weekend is free to the DU community with DU ID.

THURSDAY Study abroad session 11 a.m. International House The International House holds a Study Abroad 101 informational session.

FRIDAY Business Honors Convocation 4 p.m. Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center The Daniels College of Business hosts its annual faculty, staff and

student awards ceremony. RSVP is required at www.daniels.du/ edu/rsvp to attend. College of Education social 6 – 8 p.m. Driscoll Ballroom The Morgridge College of Education Student Association hosts an end of the year social for students, faculty and staff to attend. Trivia event 8 – 10 p.m. Sidelines Pub Late Night @ DU presents trivia night, with free food provided for students. SATURDAY Cancer walk Registration 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., program and activities 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sloan’s Lake Park, 4500 W. 17th Ave. (picnic area) The National Brain Tumor Society hosts the 8th Annual Denver Brain Tumor Walk, a fundraiser to help fight brain tumors and raise money for the cause. Registration is $50 for adults, which includes food, beverages and all event activities. MONDAY, MAY 17 Study abroad session 2 p.m. International House The International House hosts a Study Abroad 101 informational session for students interested in studying abroad.

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DENVER — A push to regulate the state's medical marijuana dispensaries appears to be nearing the finish line. The Colorado Senate passed the proposed regulations in a 26-9 vote on Thursday, sending them back to the House to review changes made to the bill. The lack of controversial changes makes it likely that lawmakers will be able to pass regulations before they must adjourn next week. If the House re-approves the bill, it would likely become law because it contains provisions requested by Gov. Bill Ritter, including allowing local bans. The bill would require dispensaries to get both local and state licenses and allow cities and counties to ban dispensaries within their borders. Areas with bans would still have to allow individual caregivers to provide marijuana to up to five people. Dispensaries would have to undergo criminal background checks, and the state revenue department would check that their funding has no criminal ties, similar to conditions in the gaming industry. Dispensaries would also have to grow 70 per-

cent of their marijuana, a provision aimed at keeping tabs on where the drug is being sold. Regulators expect only about half of the existing 1,100 dispensaries in the state to continue operating if the regulations are passed. Democratic Sen. Pat Steadman said that he's been besieged with requests from voters to do something about [the dispensaries.] He said he believed the bill was too heavily influenced by the needs of dispensaries without enough thought to patients, but not passing regulations could lead local and federal law enforcement agencies to start raiding dispensaries, a move that would also shut off access for patients. The changes made in the state Senate include a sales tax exemption for marijuana sold to low-income people and keeping the location of marijuana grows secret. The Senate bill originally would have kept all information about grows off-limits to the public, but senators later agreed to redact the location. The revenue department said it will need 27 enforcement agents, auditors and administrators to enforce the regulations.

DU burglar gets 60 years JAMIE WARREN News editor

The man arrested for the burglaries around the DU campus was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday. Tarius Simes, 33, received the maximum sentence for his crimes, which took place between October 2008 and September 2009 when he was arrested. He pled guilty to charges of first-degree burglary, seconddegree burglary and aggravated assault in March.

Jim Berscheidt, associate vice chancellor of university communications said, “DU officials are grateful for the hard work and countless hours spent on the case by the Denver Police Department and our own Department of Campus Safety.” Small electronics, such as laptops, jewelry and iPods were the items typically stolen. None of his victims were physically harmed. Simes has a history of arrests on burglary charges in Arapahoe County.

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Relay raises cancer awareness ERIN HOLWEGER Assistant news editor

Colleges Against Cancer’s (CAC) sixth annual Relay for Life event Friday night had about 245 participants on 29 teams, raising more than $22,000 for the American Cancer Society. Last year, Relay for Life raised more than $20,000 and had 270 participants. The event started at 7 p.m. in Hamilton Gymnasium on Friday, ending at 7 a.m. Saturday. The theme of this year’s event was Decades of Hope. People came dressed in clothing from their favorite decade, and the DJ played music to correspond with a different decade each hour, said CAC President Jennifer Riggs. Relay for Life was held on Driscoll Green last year, but organizers decided to move it inside this year because of bad weather concerns, said Riggs. In addition to the night-long walk around the gym, the event had many activities and performances to entertain participants. The registration fee for the event was $10, but all activities and food were free to those who registered. The a cappella groups Idiosingcracies and Exit 205 performed, along with local musician Andy Hackbarth. Participants could compete in a three-on-three basketball tournament, a limbo competition and a whipped cream pie eating

contest. There was also volleyball and root beer pong. Several local establishments donated food. Chipotle served chips and guacamole, Papa John’s donated pizza for a late night snack and Einsteins and Starbucks donated breakfast. D.U.G.S. served free dinner to participants as well. The event also had a Luminaries ceremony, which is done at every Relay for Life event. During the ceremony, participants write on the outside of a white paper bag, dedicating it to survivors and the memory of people who have passed away. They then put a tea light inside the bag to make it glow. CAC’s goal for Relay for Life has been to make students aware of a way to help fight cancer, said Riggs. “For the past couple years, the main focus has been really getting the word out,” she said. “People know about cancer, but they don’t really know what to do about it.” Riggs, a senior, became president of CAC last spring, and has been a member since her freshman year. She was inspired to join the group because several of her family members have died from cancer, and she had a high school friend pass away from a rare type of muscle cancer a few days before his 18th birthday. She also decided to join the

cause because she has always been interested in oncology. Riggs is going to medical school in the fall. She has participated in DU’s Relay for Life all four years she has been here. She also participated in Relay for Life in her hometown in Minnesota several times before coming to college. CAC Vice President Kali Smith also has participated in Relay for Life all four years she has been at DU. Smith has a special connection to the cause that inspired her to join CAC as a freshman. She was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was almost 5 years old, and received 26 monts of chemotherapy, she said. As a 15-year cancer survivor, she continues working in the community with the hope that our generation can end cancer in our lifetime, she said. CAC had two other large fundraising events this year. In the fall the group hosted its inaugural Breast Cancer Ball, raising about $1,000. The organization also hosts the Kiss Away Cancer bar party every February. It made about $3,000 at the bar party this year. Relay for Life started in 1985. Today, more than three million Americans participate in Relay for Life across the country. There also are international Relay for Life events held in 20 other countries.

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alcohol. One of the students was severely intoxicated and was transported to Denver Cares by paramedics.

On Wednesday, May 5, at 6:29 p.m., Denver Fire responded to the report of an ill party at Sturm Hall and transported them to Porter Hospital. The unaffiliated party was attending an event at Sturm Hall.

THEFT On Tuesday, May 4, at 4:05 p.m., a faculty member reported a theft at the Shwayder Art Building. A backpack containing a University owned laptop was left in an unlocked classroom for 35 minutes earlier that day. When the faculty member returned, the backpack and its contents were missing. On Tuesday, May 4, at 5:29 p.m., a Sodexo staff member reported their cell phone had been stolen at Penrose Library. The staff member reported setting their phone down and turning away for approximately two minutes, in which time the phone was taken. On Saturday, May 8, at 3:20 p.m., a student reported their backpack was stolen at Penrose Library. The student left their backpack on a seat around 2:30 p.m., and upon their return around 3:05 p.m. the backpack was missing. At 5 p.m. library staff contacted Campus Safety, reporting that they found the missing backpack. On Saturday, May 8, at 7:08 a.m., a student reported their vehicle was stolen from Centennial Towers. The student parked their vehicle in the 1700 block of South Williams Street around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7 and upon returning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 8 discovered it missing.

INJURIES On Thursday, May 6, at 3:36 p.m., a staff member reported being injured at the Ruffatto Hall construction site on the morning of Tuesday, May 4. A gust of wind caused a section of the fencing surrounding the construction site to strike the staff member, causing several injuries. KARI VARNER

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Cancer survivors take the honorary first lap to hit off Relay for Life. Relay for life was held in the Hamilton Gymnasium in the Ritchie Center Friday, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. There were 29 teams that participated and $22,000 was raised.

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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL On Wednesday, May 5, at 11:34 a.m., a Campus Safety officer contacted a highly intoxicated, unaffiliated party having trouble walking, with numerous injuries from falling down. Paramedics responded and transported the party to Porter Hospital. On Thursday, May 6, at 11:25 p.m., Campus Safety and Housing and Residential Education responded to Nelson Hall where several underage students were found using the balcony without authorization and with alcohol in the room. The alcohol was disposed of and the students were advised to not be on the balcony. On Friday, May 7, at 10:33 p.m., Campus Safety contacted two underage students in the lobby of Centennial Halls, both of whom admitted to consuming

On Saturday, May 8, at 1:33 a.m., Housing and Residential Education turned over a bag to Campus Safety containing a white powder that they found in one of the elevators. Campus Safety collected the bag and the contents tested positive for illegal drugs.

HARASSMENT On Thursday, May 6, at 9:44 a.m., Campus Safety responded to a report of threatening and harassing voicemails made to the graduate tax program at the Sturm College of Law by an unaffiliated client. The voicemails were referred to the Wheat Ridge Police Department for further action.

VANDALISM On Monday, May 3, at 9:31 p.m., a staff member reported their vehicle was scratched while they were working in Sturm Hall from 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 29 to 2 a.m. on Friday, April 30.

ASSAULT On Thursday, May 6, at 8:41 p.m., a female and male were arguing at Johnson-McFarlane Hall when the female assaulted the male. Police assistance was declined by both parties, and they were advised to have no further contact with each other.

ACCIDENTS On Monday, March 29 at 2:21 p.m. Campus Safety and Denver Police responded to the report of a hit and run accident at lot P near the Newman Center. A student parked their car at 8:10 a.m. and upon returning at 2:10 p.m. that day noticed damage on the rear bumper. On Tuesday, March 30 at 11:59 a.m. Campus Safety responded to a report of a hit and run accident at parking lot O, east of Olin Hall. A student parked their vehicle at 7:50 a.m. and upon returning at 10 a.m. later that day noticed damage to the rear bumper.

DAMAGES On Thursday, May 6, at 2:02 p.m., a staff member reported noticing minor damage to a university owned vehicle on May 3 at 7 a.m. It is unknown when or how the damage happened.

BREAKDOWNS On Monday, May 3, at 5:41 p.m., Campus Safety and Denver Fire responded to Nagel Hall and helped a student out of a stuck elevator. Facilities was notified and responded to evaluate the malfunctioning elevator. On Wednesday, May 5, at 11:05 p.m., Campus Safety responded to Nagel Hall to help a student out of a stuck elevator. Facilities responded to assess and repair the elevator.

May 11, 2010

TED Talks comes to Greek community celebrates Derby Days campus Thursday AMY KNIGHT Contributor

TED Talks, an internationally-known conference that features ground-breaking ideas in the fields of technology, entertainment and design, is coming to DU Thursday. Called TEDxDU, the event is a localized version of the annual event that originated in Monterey, Calif. TED stands for technology, entertainment and design, which are three broad topics that the speakers at the conference will address. A TEDx event, such as the one being held on campus this week, features TED Talks videos and live speakers that address smaller groups. Today TED has expanded to include TEDGlobal events internationally, as well as TED awards. The conference will feature speakers, many from all over Colorado who epitomize what TED is all about: building and sharing “ideas worth spreading,” at the conference from 1-6 p.m. in Gates Hall. There will also be viewing parties in Driscoll Student Center and Craig Hall. The speakers, who will speak for a short block of time each, have a wide gamut of specialties and backgrounds, range from documentarians to neuropsychologists. Their talks will share groundbreaking ideas in their fields and specialties in the hopes of inspiring people with a greater understanding of what is going on in the world. There are 19 confirmed speakers. Some include William Epsey with Chipotle Mexican Grill, who will address creativity and madness and Neal Foard, an ad man for Saatchi and Saatchi, a communications network. His session will focus on cheering for the wrong team.

The Spirituals Choir also will perform. A catered reception will follow the day full of speakers. During this time attendees will have the opportunity to talk with speakers and participate in hands-on activities. Geoff Renstrom, who has been working in TEDxDU’s social media section, believes that the conference is important because it helps get the word out on otherwise lesser-known subjects. “It cuts across media to share new ideas,” Renstrom said. “It’s dealing with issues people don’t hear about on a daily basis but should know about.” Scott Gilbert, a contracting consultant who has been working with the TEDxDU conference since its inception and who sees it becoming an annual DU event, looks at the long-term impact the conference can have. “[It’s] an important forum for recognizing others for their action, with the ultimate goal of stimulating additional people to tackle these thorny issues that challenge our world,” Gilbert said. TEDxDU, which was open to the community, filled registration within the first few weeks, following suit of the TED Talks conference in Long Beach, Calif., which has already sold out for its 2011 Talk. However, for those still wanting to be a part of TEDxDU, there will be watch parties taking place simultaneously. The event will also be streamed live on the event’s website. Registration for events closed May 5. For more information on TEDxDU visit www.du.edu./ tedxdu. Videos from the TED Talks conferences can be viewed at www.ted.com. The conference also can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Right: Kate Thorne from Tri Delta was the overall winner of the Sigma Chi Derby Days Miss Derby competition. Sigma Chi’s annual Derby Days week, which is in its 32nd year, was held in Davis Auditorium Tuesday night. Ten girls participated in the contest, which consisted of a talent competition, question-and-answer session in formal wear, musical chairs and dodgeball. The week ended with a concert by mashup artist Milkman at the Gothic Friday night. Also during the week was a “Body Bidding” competition, in which sororities bidded on groups of Sigma Chi brothers. This year’s Derby Days events raised money for Sigma Chi’s philanthropy, cancer research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Sigma Chi’s Derby Days week is a nation-wide tradition among all chapters of the fraternity. The tradition of Derby Days began in 1933 at the University of California, Berkeley. Below: Olivia Hails showed off her quesadilla-making skills in the talent portion of the Miss Derby competition. Brad Brochocki, Sigma Chi member, assists Hails with her talent.

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What’s hiding in dorm room closets DEIDRE HELTON Contributor

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Four foot long illegal DU resident Leo loves to spend his outside hours stretched on the warm rocks of the Humanities Garden in the center of campus.

A 4-foot green iguana leaped from boulder to boulder in the still empty ponds of the Humanities Garden next to Mary Reed Hall. Leo, a 7-year-old green iguana, is just one of the many pets secretly housed by DU students in their dorm and apartment rooms. Eli, a second-year graduate student whose name has been changed, has owned Leo since he was born. Having spent his entire college career at DU, Eli harbored Leo in the dorm rooms for both of his required years living on campus. Although he admits Leo was much smaller at that time, sheltering the iguana posed no huge problem. Leo makes no noise, does not shed, and is easy to feed as he only requires vegetables. “I would bring a plate full of the salad bar from the cafeteria back to my room to feed him,” said Eli. The visit to the Humanities Garden is nothing new for the duo. While Leo’s visits to the area are utilized for exercise outside the confines of the closet where he is hidden, he has been known to enjoy swimming freely in the ponds on warm days. The friendly iguana has become no stranger on campus, with Eli carrying him in a large duffle bag as he pokes out his vibrant green

head. the large tank in the carpet of Maintaining his instincts to her room and became suspicious scurry up trees when confronted that she was illegally housing a with predators in the wild, Leo pet. is restricted by a thin green harImmediately upon her ness and leash return, Kate was as Eli walks “I don’t really agree confronted by her him around that animals such as RA requesting to in the grass. search her room for Or rather, Leo iguanas, turtles and signs of a pet, leaving walks Eli. other reptiles should her feeling as though Surprisher privacy had ingly, Leo is not be forbidden in the been violated. She the only reptile dorms. They don’t went on to express secreted in the her discontent with dorms despite give people allergies, the rules of housing housing rules they’re generally not forbidding pets. banning them. “I can see why Crush, an noisy and they don’t housing wouldn’t aquatic turtle, make a mess.” want us to have cats takes residence or dogs, since they in Kate’s single produce allergies,” dorm room Turtle’s owner Kate, said Kate. “I don’t within a suite Nagel resident really agree that of Nagel Hall. animals such as Crush has iguanas, turtles, and similar dorm-friendly features other reptiles should be forbidas Leo, as he consumes lifeless den in the dorms. They don’t give worms and maggots while conpeople allergies, they’re generally tained in his 35 gallon tank. not noisy, and they don’t make a That’s right, a 35 gallon tank mess.” for a turtle is pretty large, and Kate now keeps Crush imaginably hard to keep hidden, hidden under her bed, where especially with a noisy filter that she can easily conceal his tank. requires running non-stop. Also, to avoid turning off the During winter break, Kate loud filter for extended periods transported the tank to a friend’s of time, Kate turns on a CD of house since she was leaving nature sounds to drown out the town for the holiday. When the noise in the event that her RA is resident assistants (RA) went present in her suite. When she’s through rooms to make sure all assured that her RA won’t be in the safety precautions were met, the building, Crush roams freely they noticed the imprint from in the room and suite.

NGO consults students ISMS goes green to the Sante Fe GABBY PFAFFLIN Contributor

The 1010 Project, a charity known for micro-financing community-based organizations (CBOs) in Kenya, visited DU last Wednesday to consult with students on how to improve the group’s business model. After operating for more than seven years, the 1010 Project in Kenya has found many systemic problems pertaining to its ability to monitor and evaluate business practices. Therefore, in coordination with the Social Brink, the 1010 Project decided to conduct a presentation and innovation forum. “We wanted to engage diverse students in examining our current model and the model we are moving toward,” said Brian Rants, executive director of Project 1010. 1010 is an non-governmental organization that mainly focuses on building from the grassroots an economy for the impoverished Kenyan population. The role of the organization in the community has been defined differently from a typical international organization implementing a direct path to economic development. Carlson said that the role of a Project 1010 employee is to be, “A consultant acting as a coach, to be an encourager and

a facilitator rather than a direct manager [for the community].” The event was organized by the Social Brink, a student organization that started in January 2010 by Jennifer Armstrong, Amy Huttan and Julie Markham, whose stated purpose is to “inform, inspire, and innovate” the student body toward social entrepreneurial endeavors. “A social entrepreneur is that person who has an innovative and creative idea to solve a social ill with an income generating activity,” said Adam Delp, chief operating officer. The forum was aimed primarily at informing the students of the NGO’s work rather than explore the innovation of procedure. The student turnout included Social Brink members and others interested in international development. The Social Brink also revealed an interest to bring the 1010 back to campus to continue the partnership process. “[The forum was] very interactive and great exchange in knowledge,” said Lisa Guetzkow, a DU student. “It was phenomenal opportunity to engage with local change agents,” said Alexander Page, another student. Finally, as everybody left Vincent Buscar enthusiastically hollered back across the Driscoll Ballroom, “It was awesome.”

Art District’s first Friday art walk

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A group of students led by ISMS gets ready before departing for a bike ride to the first Friday art walk along Sante Fe Art District outside of the Shwayder Art Building.

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Maximizing your palette The Clarion’s favorite date night haunts

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Cory Lamz: “Spanky’s, because if a girl can eat a burger you know she is a keeper.” A.J. Gunning: “I need a date first, e-mail me if you are interested...” Michael Furman: “BeniHana, who doesn’t like having food thrown at you?” Jamie Warren: “Cheesecake factory, I like cheesecake, they have lots of it.” Steve Coulter: “Elway’s, he’s the best quarterback to ever play, you know it’s going to be good. He’s everything.” Dylan Proietti: “I like Little India, really amazing food and you get to eat out of pots.” David Lorish: “Venice for tapas and wine at happy hour, classy and chic.”

Thai Basil’s Washington Park location introduces interesting decor to spice up the commercial Thai dining experience.

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at 2390 S. Downing St. Little India has four Denver locations and promises diners a far east experience, but at an unfortunately high price for a student budget. Which is why for $8.99 a lush line of all you can eat Indian cuisine is a brilliant solution to your stomach pangs. Open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekends the Basmati rice, butter chicken, potatoes paneer, vegetable piccora and yogurt are enough to make any rumblings dissipate into the aroma of rich cumin, garlic and curry. If your parents are in town for the weekend and some hefty

dining is in order try Houston’s at 303 Josephine St. The American steak house may be a part of nationwide chain Hillstone but the professional wait staff will make sure your every need is met from dewy carafes of water to that perfect dessert to compliment your meal. No cell phones are allowed in the dining room, which can be useful for those anal-retentive workaholic fathers who need a little prodding for direct attention. The menu includes the standard grill menu, ranging from appetizers like artichoke dip to dinner entrées such as juicy prime ribs and succulent steaks. A full service sushi bar and bar

explains Ahlkvist. “I approach all Contributor of these from a sociological point of view.” Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Growing up listening to the of the Moon fabric poster draped music he now studies, Ahlkvist over a collection of vinyl records played bass and sang in bands isn’t exactly what you would throughout high school and colexpect to see when entering a lege, but doesn’t think of himself professor’s office. as a valid musician. For Jarl Ahl“I’m not a kvist, a sociology musicologist,” said professor, this music “This is sort of Ahlkvist. “I’m not his passion explain- my personal a musician, not a ing the genesis of quest, asking good one anyways. his writing intensive I look at the more classes surrounding ‘why does this cultural aspects.” progressive rock [music] need According to and heavy metal to be part of my Ahlkvist, music has through a sociologitendency to sooth environment?’” aand cal perspective. nourish us as A h l k v i s t Jarl Ahlkvist, humans. Avoiding teaches advanced Sociology professor the term “therapeuseminar classes that tic,” he went on to focus on the underexplain that there standing of heavy metal and pro- is some characteristic unique to gressive rock in society, as well as music that allows us to change a first-year seminar class titled moods and states of mind by Music Identity which may be simply listening to a song. shifting to Music and Cognition “I hope my experience is not next year. Ahlkvist also teaches a unique and that I share that with Foundations in Sociology course. others,” said Ahlkvist. “This is Placing music at the focal sort of my personal quest, asking point of his courses, Ahlkvist ‘why does this [music] need to be has shone light on a new way of part of my environment?’” understanding our culture and Going from a fan attending society. concerts to a teacher search“What I try to do is use ing for understanding with his music as a vehicle for teaching,” students, Ahlkvist is exploring

what can possibly be done with music. As a multidisciplinary subject, Ahlkvist is looking into understanding the functions of the brain when listening to music, which is the premise of his “Music and Cognition” course. With concrete scientific evidence now available through brains scans, experts are now able to delve further into questions about the effect music has on us, as well as why we desire customized music listening. While his classes surround a musical foundation, Ahlkvist warns that his class is to be taken seriously. His approach from a sociological perspective is very different from that of a musicology class. While the homework for his courses may consist of listening to Pink Floyd and The Beatles, students should expect to be challenged in their thinking and understanding of music we have come to know. “This isn’t a music appreciation class,” explains Ahlkvist. Ahlkvist anticipates each of his Heavy Metal and Enchantment and Progressive Music in the Rock Era courses to be available during either winter or spring quarters of next year. He will teach the Music and Cognition first-year seminar in the fall, as well as a Foundations in Sociology course.

Lifestyles editor

When you finally have the motivation to feast beyond the boundaries of South University Boulevard and South High Street the multitude of options awaiting you in a metropolitan area of nearly 1 million that offers everything from trendy bistros in LoDo to authentic Chinese and Asian restaurants in West Denver to Mexican cantinas up north and a variety of other cuisines in between. On a weekend when you’re ready for something a little more tantalizing than Salsa Rico, head to the lunch buffet at Little India

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accent the restaurant’s living room-like décor. Be prepared though, Houston’s charges for its excellent service and the check will most likely run just around $20 a person. For tangy Thai favorites in six convenient Denver locations Thai Basil proves a safe alternative to around campus options. The Washington Park location 540 E. Alameda Dr. introduces interesting Thai décor. The high tables where food is laid before you at nearly breast level are ornate with wooden carvings, paired with the scent of sweet and spicy coconut milk based curries and delicious takes on beef complete the experience. Lunch prices are available

until 3 p.m. and range from $6.50 to $7.95. Dinner will cost you a bit more, between $8.95 and $12.50, and portions are the same so we suggest you take advantage of an early start to get the most of your night out. If a clutch meal with your friends is in order en route to Union Station there’s no question Two Fisted Mario’s is your spot of choice. The itty bitty pizza joint has a whimsical carnival feel, match that with the best sauce in town and value is truly inevitable. Thin-crusted New York slices take precedence here, but be prepared for a wait, the secrets out and the line can be out the door at 1626 Market St.

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Support our USG leaders Keep an eye on your privacy OPEN LETTER TO STUDENTS

Jim and Felipe are proven leaders who have the experience, dedication, and connections necessary to fulfill their platform. They will succeed in creating the lasting campus improvements we need. Some of our past supporters may not have agreed with our choice to support Jim and Felipe. We encourage you to contact us. Let’s talk about why we believe Jim and Felipe are the high quality leaders DU needs and deserves. Now that they have won, it is important that we all come MICHAEL FURMAN | CLARION together and listen to what each of us needs in our student government. Whether or not you support the winners of last week’s USG elections, get involved. Have your voices heard. Work with your student representatives to hold them accountable in fulfilling their platforms and to shape DU into the institution you want it to be.

University of Denver Students, Last year we ran together for AUSA President and Vice President. While we did not win, we have both kept our promises to maintain our involvement, push for change, and make the University of Denver a better place. We also said that we would hold our election opponents responsible for carrying out their platform. Antoine Perretta and Jim Francescon have worked hard this year to meet the goals they promised to all of us. We are happy to say that we believe in their successes. All of us have worked together throughout the year. Several months ago, we began discussing this year’s USG (the name was changed this year) elections. During last week’s election we endorsed Jim Francescon and Felipe Diaz for USG President and Vice President. Over the past several months, we have worked with Jim and Felipe as they developed their platform. All of us have the same overarching goal: to unite and connect our campus. We know that Jim and Felipe will be successful in this endeavor.

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DYLAN PROIETTI Opinions editor

The concept of Internet vigilance seems particularly apt when applied to the popular social networking site Facebook. Millions of users log on to the website every day to add their personal information that their friends may enjoy but the practice may inadvertently expose the user to sharing private information with the world. I am not condemning those who use Facebook. In fact, I have my own page. What I do suggest, however, is that we, as Facebook users, fight to protect our privacy. In recent weeks there have been instances of what Facebook calls “bugs” that have caused private information to become available to those who have no right to have it. One such bug allowed users to employ the feature that allows you to view your profile from a friend’s perspective. During this special viewing, private chat messages were available for viewing. This error was recognized and has since been removed. Another bug caused applications to be installed without users’ permissions if they visited popular sites while logged into their Facebook account, such as Stumbleupon,

Gawker or the Washington Post. I know that these “bugs” have been fixed and, yes, they were bugs. The fact remains that Facebook is slowly transitioning from a fun, playful social networking site into a massive social network that contains substantial amounts of personal information on millions of users. I think I speak for many users, not just of Facebook but of the internet in general, when I say that we must make sure our privacy is not being compromised. In this time of uncertainty, when people are unsure if the information they are displaying is viewable to merely their friends or the entire World Wide Web, people must become masters of this domain. The Internet is an amazing tool, but unless that tool is properly used, people’s privacy could be compromised. If you use Facebook, keep up to date on the changes Facebook makes in its privacy policy. Double and triple check your privacy settings for your profile. The Internet and social networking sites are a new frontier that the world has yet to deal with in terms of privacy, so the task is thrust upon ourselves to police our profiles and keep our information private.

“The Internet is an amazing tool, but unless that tool is properly used, people’s privacy could be compromised.”

Pioneer Voices

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NICOLE RENDE Sophomore Colorado

KEVIN BELL Junior Colorado

LIBBY SKOLNIK Freshman Tennessee

SCOTT BANERJEE Freshman Connecticut

“I think the thing I’m most excited for during May Days is the movie ‘Heavyweights’.”

“I guess I’m most excited for the May Days carnival.”

“I’m really excited for the May Day carnival and to see everyone on campus.”

“Probably the end of the school year.”

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Downey gives best career performance STEVE COULTER Sports editor

When the first installment of the Iron Man franchise was released the first weekend in May, it kicked off the summer movie season and forced the rest of its competition to match its fire power and thrill. The sequel follows the same trend and sees Robert Downey Jr. once again star in the first sure-fire blockbuster of summer 2010, setting high standards for the rest of the season. In “Iron Man 2,” Downey Jr. exhibits a narcissistic flair in main character Tony Stark with an appealing charm. Downey Jr. employs such range in his performance that he can go from arrogant to afraid to comedic before the audience even notices. Stark is a character who will define the actor’s career in years to come. In “Iron Man 2” Downey Jr. out performs stalwarts such as Mickey Rourke and Don Cheadle, in their first appearances of the Iron Man series. Stark is a medium for Downey’s wide range of ability. He has proven in his career that he can inhibit the mind of a complex human being and artist, Chaplin, as well as a fictional iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes. However Stark’s storyline of redemption parallels Downey Jr.’s more than any of his other characters. In “Iron Man,” Tony Stark finds salvation at the hands of his captors. In the sequel, he deals with the glory and attention that comes with owning the world’s most sought-after commodity, the Iron Man suit. Stark once again puts on the persona of a sexy, nonchalant billionaire to appear invincible to his critics–whether they be the United States government or his

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Robert Downey Jr. gives a spectacular performance as Tony Stark, the egotistical billionaire playboy, in John Favreau’s new film “Iron Man 2.”

secretary-turned-CEO of Stark Industries, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). Self-absorbed and completely obtuse, Stark is hard to play along with and doesn’t have any desire to turn in his technology to the government or help longtime friend Lt. James Rhodes (Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard). The technology that permitted him life in the first film now threatens to kill him. And with Stark committed to various

events–expo openings, birthday parties, racecar driving – the man seems to be getting more and more consumed with no cure in sight. In the end, it takes a vengeance driven man, Ivan Vanko (Rourke), to exploit Stark’s vulnerability not just as a super hero, but also as a man. Vanko’s entrance in the film launches Stark’s redemption arc, helping the billionaire-playboy’s excavate his relation-

ship with his father Howard Stark (John Slattery). Downey gives a super rich performance, which may be expected from fans at this point in his career, but should not be overshadowed. “Iron Man 2” is the actor at his best and like Stark, redemption has come full circle for Downey, the once-upon-a-time deviant who is now one a recognizable face in Hollywood.

Macklemore conjures unique style MORGAN TILTON Contributor

From the second he was under the stage lights, Emcee Macklemore broke the physical silence of the crowd. He did not stop moving back-andforth, raising his hands and calling the crowd to follow. One man weaved his way through the audience asking people if they had heard of Macklemore, and the majority of people had not. But nothing stopped Macklemore from setting the room up in a flame of energy that matched the heat of a sold out show. Emcee and Seattleite Macklemore teamed with producer Ryan Lewis and performed the opening set for Zion I and Grouch last Thursday night at Cervantes’. Macklemore and Ryan dropped tracks from their EP “VS” which contains songs streamed together from hip-hop beats and original lyrics with songs from other progressive artists including Beirut, The Killers, the Arcade Fire and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Among their performance they haled “Hold Your Head Up,” “Fake Id,” “Ego,” “I said Hey,” and “Otherside” mixed on their EP with the original Red Hot Chili Peppers song. Macklemore said, “I always wanted to be on stage since I was a kid, doing talent shows, performing in my grandparent’s living room. It was in my blood to per-

form for people – since I was 15 years old. I have wanted to break the mold of what’s conventional on stage.” Hence Macklemore’s performance halfway through the set when he disappeared backstage, put on a wig and a jean jacket, and commenced an impersonation of David Bowie with “And We Danced.” Macklemore broke down the running man, and as the crowd following the lyrics, “We danced/We laughed, and we had a really, really good time.” Macklemore’s lyrics pursue the conditions of reality, a conscious rap, raising awareness from issues of drugs, to society and politics. Born to the Pacific Northwest, Macklemore has had a broad range of influences, he said, “Everything from Hieroglyphics, Wu Tang, Mos Def, The Roots, Kanye, Lil Wayne, people that bring a different approach and have something to say and say it differently.” Macklemore seeks to express and perform his thoughts in a new way, and reach the audience on a different level than other artists. “Before a show I stretch, do some breathing and become really conscious of my breath, get focused on what my main objective is. It’s not to look cool or not be natural. I want to connect with the audience.” Macklemore succeeded, he connected with the gathering under the roof of Cervantes’, and there is no doubt he is evolving into a chronic Colorado performer.

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Macklemore, left, sips a cup of tea while posing with a fan after one of his shows.

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‘Gift Shop’ celebrates street art Keane chugs along MORGAN TILTON Contributor

“Exit Through the Gift Shop” was meant to be a glimpse into the world of the global graffiti artist known as Banksy. However, when filmmaker Thierry Guetta set out to create the documentary, his life instead became the focal point. “Exit through the Gift Shop” documents the movement and culture of street art. The film itself is meant to preserve a work of art’s life span that is cut short by the weather or the corporate fisherman who picks it off the street and tries to sell it back to the people. Street art is the “biggest counterculture movement since punk,” narrator of the film, Rhys Ifans informs viewers. Street artists use pubic space as their canvas, and using this unsanctioned space to display work often leads others to label

the art as graffiti. According to Guetta’s commentary in the film, the “danger” of street art and the criminal variable kept him on a “spiral” deeper into the scene. When Banksy came to Los Angeles in 2006, he was introduced to Guetta. Guetta says when he met Banksy he received the “piece needed to complete the puzzle.” Banksy has succeeded at cloaking his identity while simultaneously evolving into one of the most successful street artists in the world. He has left remnants of his work on walls and structures Sydney to Paris, and even on the 425-mile-long barrier separating Israelis and Palestinians. Even in the film he wears a hood in every shot and uses a voice-altering device when narrating. In the film, when Guetta said he wanted to create a documentary on the movement,

Banksy accepted the opportunity. Banksy knew that the art itself was subject to weathering and destruction, and he said art “wouldn’t last forever.” When Banksy discovered that Guetta’s filming was closer to a compulsive habit than professional filming, Banksy proposed that Guetta try to make some art, which left Banksy in the position to pick up the reins of filming. The result was far from anything Banksy expected. “I used to encourage everyone to make art,” said Banksy, followed by a pause. “I don’t really do that anymore.” The audience may walk into the theater craving to see the bird’s-eye and the worm’s-eye view of Banksy’s life, it may leave with a void in the place of this desire. Questions of Banksy’s identity are never addressed. Banksy’s face and voice are no more identifiable than before the film.

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Director Thierry Guetta used Banksy’s street art to inspire the movement’s new documentary “Exit through the Gift Shop.”

Minus the Bear gets de-clawed DEIDRE HELTON Contributor

Released last week, Minus the Bear’s Omni provides listeners with simple, escapist realities and effortless narratives through a minimalistic approach. Beginning with the single “My Time,” Minus the Bear introduces a synthesized and exaggerated percussion rhythm reverberating as an echo before returning to an upbeat keyboard melody paired with not-quitecutesy verses, such as “I got your night/I got your days/I got you on my time.” The lyrics of “My Time” are catchy, but they fall short of showing genuine sentiment. Other songs, like “Summer Angel,” bring out the sensation of summer with descriptions of flings and sunny weather. Lyrics like “Her shadow in the moonlight/The hot summer night’s right/My summer angel keeps me on the run” can make you feel like you’re on the beach. The bass solo for this track is simple and effective stringing into an elaborate guitar solo imposing a recognition of mood music with flowing melodies. Despite the smooth tracks, the lyricism maintains a corny love-struck appeal without providing any deep thought beyond adjectives. Every song creates a

story through illustrations, as in lyrics from “Secret Country,” “Soft rain falls around us/And the moon says it’s getting late/ Arm in arm, step in time/We come to the edge of the lake.” The lack of metaphors, abstract ideas and depth provide only superficial music. The album relies on the cornerstone of keyboard rhythms and the effects used to manipu-

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UK-based Keane returns with an album filled with its new, worldly EP, Night Train.

CORY LAMZ Entertainment editor

The evolution of Keane began in 2004 when the UK band introduced a sound no one was familiar with, pop-rock with a piano kick. The band’s single, “Somewhere Only We Know,” became one we all knew, enjoying the comforts of piano-pop on the dance floor when the pop of Usher, Ludacris and Lil Jon was just too much. When The Fray entered– and dominated–the piano-rock stratosphere, Keane had to carve out a different niche. On its second album, Under the Iron Sea, Keane reached for electric guitars instead of the black and white ivories. “Is It Any Wonder?” broke the band’s musical mold but still sat well alongside earlier hits. Six years later and Keane continues to evolve as a threepiece band with its newest EP, Night Train. Yet, with this, Keane’s fourth set of songs, the band equips itself with the most powerful weapon yet: SomaliCanadian guest musician K’Naan. Night Train brilliantly highlights every point in Keane’s musical evolution thus far, from inspiring–albeit formulaic–

piano-rock to electric guitars and worldly beats. “My Shadow,” plays out all of Keane’s history and then some. Founded on subtle piano rhythms and reverberating drum rimshots, “Shadow” sounds like an outtake from Keane’s debut, Hopes and Fears. Then if “Shadow” is a trip down memory lane, “House Lights” is waking up in the morning with a blank slate. Lead singer Tom Chaplin doesn’t contribute any vocals; we just hear a scrambling noise that serves as a benchmark for creativity. Keane looks skyward on the impressive “Clear Skies,” as Chaplin’s vocal range jumps from falsetto to tenor in less than a second. The lyrics are as strong as the vocal, as Tim Rice-Oxley proves why his esteem as a songwriter is so deserved: “I’ve never seen such high hopes, I’ve never seen such tired eyes.” However, “Stop for a Minute” with K’Naan sounds like a readymade charity single for the next national disaster. The song’s epic sing-along chorus is a direct shot to your heart, and, like the power ballads of Keane’s earlier days, it will make you want to lift your lighter above your head and sway it in communal praise. So is it any wonder that Keane has never sounded better?

late them, like “In The Mirror,” for example, which begins with a series of quick keyboard notes before dropping to silence after a few seconds, leaving you to wonder if there’s something wrong with the recording. If you’re going for simple, chill music to relax to, Omni might hit the spot. However, it might serve better in the background.

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Sublime goes with Rome

Rapper rips new beats ALEX PAYNE Contributor

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Rome Ramirez, left, joins Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh to become Sublime with Rome.

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A new chapter in the skapunk legacy of Sublime is evident in the group's current tour that features singer Rome Ramirez whose name has become part of the band's new name, now Sublime with Rome. Fans need not worry since the band sounds as good as it did back in the 1990s. Always innovative, the group was known for blending a variety of musical styles. From ska to reggae, hip-hop to punk, their music is both raunchy and fun. The story behind the band is filled with strange twists and sadness. Formed in Long Beach, Calif., in 1988, the group slowly went from the garage punk band

playing back yard parties to a highly respected and beloved group credited with helping to revive interest in the punk scene. The group’s debut album, 40 Oz. to Freedom was an underground hit for those in the know. It wasn’t until the release of the band’s third album, Sublime, and the success of song, “What I Got” that they became bona fide stars. Sadly, lead singer Brad Nowell died of a heroin overdose before experiencing the band’s future success. After Nowell’s death the group immediately disbanded. In 2009, they reunited and are now touring with Ramirez to much success. Playing to a sold out crowd at the Fillmore on April 27, Sublime with Rome performed basi-

A dreamer’s feature ALAINA ROOK Contributor

The Good Listeners’ newest album is accompanied by a documentary sharing the title, Don’t Quit Your Daydream, which premiered at the Nashville Film Festival on April 21. In it, The Good Listeners, featuring Clark Stiles and Nathan Khyber, create spectacular tracks that are both youthful and wizened, whimsical yet rooted, and in all cases, endlessly refreshing. These artists prove that the size of the act is not a reflection on the quality of music produced. The documentary begins with an explanation of the journey in making their album, Don’t Quit Your Daydream. Basically, the duo had an idea: gather up some creative friends, rent an RV, drive across the country and record a new album.They would stop in different towns and find odd places to set up their recording studio, finding a local musician and collaborating. The next day, they’d pack it up and move onward. For one month they would do this in an attempt to find out why, they, like millions of others, risk it all

to pursue a life in music. The result is an adventure full of the most eclectic people and intriguing places one could ever imagine being put together. From setting up a recording studio on a boat while cruising the Louisiana Bayou collaborating with Black, who gives his “Cajun Man’s Swamp Cruise” while playing his music for tourists to jamming with Adrian Grenier (yes, that Adrian Grenier of HBO’s Entourage) in a picturesque barn. The duo prove that music knows no bounds. It is the universal identifier – with no restriction to who can share it or where it can be created. The message of the documentary adds an element to the music that is even more profound. The movie ends with a montage of the collaborators reflecting upon the influence music has upon themselves and humanity. Ranging from moments of heart-wrenching vulnerability to absolute hilarity, this film is destined to be an instant favorite to any person who professes to have even the slightest passion for music.

cally every song any fan would want to hear. Starting things off with “Get Ready,” Ramirez and the group blazed through classics like “Jailhouse,” “Wrong Way,” “Scarlet Begonias,” “Santeria” and “Under My Voodoo.” The set was a true homage to Nowell and the spirit of the group. Ramirez sounds enough like Nowell that you could almost forget for a minute he wasn’t up there playing. Although the concert ended after only an hour and a half, the group played enough of its songs that it felt like they had played for an extra two hours. With an encore of “What I Got” and “Badfish,” it’s clear Sublime with Rome should keep touring and possibly with new material.

B.o.B’s debut album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, combines unusual instrumentals and beats not found in the typical rap album. Plus, the choruses aren’t just catchy, they are mind-blowing and carry hidden messages. B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray is loaded with star power featuring artists like Bruno Mars, Lupe Fiasco, Paramore’s lead singer Hayley Williams, T.I., Weezer’s lead singer Rivers Cuomo and Eminem. The album also surprises with the unexpected use of a piano and tambourine that help fuse rap and rock–B.o.B brings the rap, while Rivers Cuomo adds the rock. On “Magic,” Cuomo contributes that well-known Weezer sound to a track that stands apart from the others. “Magic” has a steady beat led by guitar and carries a soft tone throughout. The guitar riffs carry this song, and the strong chorus makes it easy for you to get hooked.

Another standout track is “Airplanes” where Hayley Williams sings: “Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars?” “Airplanes” has the potential to be B.o.B’s next No.1 hit, with its dueling B.o.B rap and Williams’ knockout vocal. B.o.B had more to say on “Airplanes,” so he ends B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray with “Airplanes, Part II” featuring Williams and Eminem. Eminem brings his usual slice of the difficulties of growing up with his painful lyrics. The best track though comes in his No. 1 song “Nothin’ on You,” featuring Bruno Mars. This song combines B.o.B’s craft of rapping with Mars’ soft tone and the steady sound of the soothing piano. The only problems with this album are in tracks 10 and 11 where the beats are inconsistent and the lyrics lack creativity. These two songs affect the enjoyment of the rest of the album. “5th Dimension,” features Ricco Barin whose voice and delivery are mediocre and do not complement the other tracks.

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B.o.B., a new rap hip-hop artist from Atlanta, shows promise with his first release, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray.

May 11, 2010

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Tennis team confident going into NCAA JOE KENDALL Contributor

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Freshman Enej Bonin (top) practices for his single matches. Bonin, 21-3 in single matches this year, led the Pioneers in a preseason loss to the University of Michigan earlier this season and will need to contribute during the NCAA Regionals when the team’s play each other in a rematch this Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Junior Andrew Landwerlen (above) goes to strike the ball at a practice earlier this season. Landwerlen went 28-4 in his singles matches this season, while recording a 12-9 doubles record with teammate David Simson.

The DU men’s tennis team will play No. 25 ranked Michigan in the first round of the NCAA tournament this Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The last time the Pioneers faced the Wolverines they dropped a preseason match 6-3 in the Key Biscayne Invitational. This time around, the Pioneers are fielding a team that is quite different from the one they played four months ago. DU heads into the regional playoffs with a program best 19-4 record, including eight wins against ranked opponents and a regular season Sun Belt Conference title. “The guys are really excited to play them because they know what to expect,” said head coach Danny Westerman. “I think they are going to feel really good because they know that they can beat this team and not have to play unbelievable to do so.” When the NCAA selection committee paired them against Michigan last week, the Pioneers responded with confidence, rather than intimidation. “When we first played them [Michigan] we didn’t know who we were yet as a team,” said sophomore Yannick Weihs. “We had too much respect for them. Now after the regular season we are confident to play against them because we realize that they are on our level. We still have to play well but there is a great chance for us to win this match.” If the team upsets Michigan, then they will likely face No. 4 Ohio State, another dangerous team out of Big Ten. The Pioneers are inexperienced at this time of the year, making only the school’s second NCAA appearance. They earned a spot in the tournament off an at-large bid and will be competing as a midmajor against a team from one of the most dominant conferences

in the nation. Despite their inexperience at the postseason level and the challenge of facing Michigan, the team is unflinchingly confident that they can succeed. “We have nothing to lose in any of these matches,” Westerman said. Maintaining the notion that they are the underdog has enabled the team to remain loose in their preparation over the past two weeks. The mood of the team is jocular, however when practice starts the attitude is nothing but serious. The players, including junior Andrew Landwerlen, know they have an opportunity to put DU tennis on the national map and they are convinced they have that ability. “We can beat anybody and we can be beaten by anybody,” said Landwerlen. “If we go out and do what we are supposed to do then we can take down anyone and we can go all the way.” The teams assuredness can be seen in the way they play—with lots of energy and lots of noise. “We like to get loud,” Westerman said. “It is not a typical professional tennis match its college tennis. It is very in your face and very loud and exciting.” Although they enter the postseason as the underdog from a mid-major conference, the Pioneers hope to continue to make lots of noise in the weeks to come. “We are the underdog right now and if we beat Michigan we’ll most likely have Ohio State who is definitely one of the favorites to win this entire thing,” said Westerman. “But if this last basketball season showed us anything it is that there is the possibility for many upsets and the mid majors are so strong now. The depth of college sports is getting there and we are a mid major but why can’t we be like that Butler team?” The opportunity is there for the Pioneers, now the question is whether they can handle the pressure.

Figure skating club glides to historic season STEVE COULTER Sports editor

The figure skating club finished in fifth place at the 2010 Intercollegiate Figure Skating championships that were held at the University of Delaware in April. DU was one of only nine teams that qualified for the championships. Captain and junior Jenna Walton, senior Cristina Tuso and junior Hannah Falvey were outstanding performers on the team who competed against schools with stronger and more intense figure skating programs. “The best teams we competed against were Boston University, which won the national title this year and the University of Delaware,” said Walton. “Those teams function like varsity sports, so for our team, one that focuses on having fun, to be able to hold our own against them was a great achievement for us.” In addition to Boston and

Delaware, the Pioneers competed against Dartmouth College, University of Miami of Ohio, University of Wisconsin, Colorado College, North Lake College and Indiana University. The championships were held over two periods, requring competitors to spend more than 20 hours at the rink, according to Falvey. The team competed in short, long, ice dance and team maneuvers. “It is the best placement in the history of our team,” said Walton about DU gaining fifth place. “Our athletes gave some of their best performances and the competition itself was a great bonding experience.” One of the members of the skating club is Karen Scarpela, a 48-year-old graduate student who is working on a doctorate in social work. About two years ago Scarpela had a stroke and since has used skating as physical therapy. “She has said that skating

has been the best thing to happen to her since the incident,” said Falvey. “She is always eager to get out there on the ice to practice and help out with any part of our team.” Falvey also said that Scarpela is a great asset on and off the ice because she adds leadership and a veteran element that inspires the younger skaters. As a team leader, Walton should have shouldered most of the leadership burden, however she says that the team had several leaders who made her job easy. In fact, the captain had a hard time naming one contributor, or star performer. “So many girls stepped up to the plate to bring the team together,” said Walton. “It’s hard to pick out a few ‘star athletes’ when everyone really did their part to make us as competitive as possible.” Of the team’s 20 members, only 16 are active to compete in competitions and most members practice on their own.

The individuality of figure skating makes team training almost impractical. According to Walton, every member of the team trains at different times and at different intensities. “Most girls skate every day of the week for at least one hour, if not more,” said Walton. “Many girls do off ice training in the gym and for the most part, improvement and growth is something that is very individual.” Despite the individuality of the sport, one of the elements behind the team’s success is strong team unity, said Walton. According to Falvey, most of the girls on the team had been skating individually before coming to college. “Figure skating is an individual sport,” said Falvey. “Now having 15 other teammates is a new and exciting experience.” “We get along so well, the figure skating team is really like a family,” said Walton. “All of the girls are friends on and off the

ice, this sense of cohesion really helped motivate the girls to strive for the same goals and help each other along the way.” Although the team will lose several members to graduation, there will be 12 women who will return next season. The returning members are Walton, Hoberecht, Falvey, Jessica Williams, Kailaini Smith, Lisa Moore, Alicia Prince, Eungie Kwon, Claire Delahorne, Chelsea Rebro, Paulina Filus and Sam Fenwick. The large group that returns holds the responsibility of building off what this year’s team accomplished at the figure skating championships. According to Falvey the loss of the seniors will give the underclassmen the ability to step in and fill some leadership roles that are now vacant. “All we have to do is stay focused on our training so we can be as prepared as we can be for all our competitions,” said Falvey.

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Roy’s versatility proves vital in Tierney’s system ALEX PAYNE Contributor

When Dillon Roy started playing lacrosse in sixth grade he had high hopes watching lacrosse on Memorial Day weekend and seeing a coaching legend at work. Years later, that legend is now coaching Roy and the rest of the Pioneers. “Just having Coach T [head coach Bill Tierney] come in is really having the sport grow like wildfire,” said Roy. “I still get goose bumps thinking about Memorial Day weekend. It is ironic that I am playing for him.” After a shaky 1-3 start, the Pioneers have rebounded to a 12-4 final record, winning nine consecutive games going into their repeat match up against Stony Brook in the first round of the NCAA tournament. According to Tierney, Roy is having an All-American type season, leading the Pioneers to a regular season Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference title. One of the many traits that makes the captain so valuable is that he has been a dominant force in the faceoff circle, however he does not want to take all the credit for his faceoff wins. In his eyes they are just a stat that he gets because of the play of his teammates. “If you can gain a possession you can really take a team out of the game,” Roy said. “And that is really helpful when your offense has the ball and you are not playing defense. It is not just me, it is the wing guys who come and get the ball for the win.” Tierney said, “Against Loyola they had the best faceoff percentage in the country and he did such an outstanding job. Dillon has been fantastic and he is by far our MVP.” The MVP type of performance that Roy has had this season is carrying the team into the NCAA tournament. His play has not only helped the team, it has helped the fans get into the Western Lacrosse Movement that is sweeping across the Rockies. “It was popular (growing up), but not nearly as popular as it is today,” Roy said. Tierney added, “I think it [the Western Lacrosse Movement] is fantastic. It is much different than I thought it was going to be. There is much more passion for it than I thought. What I am hoping for is that other schools will catch on

and get this lacrosse fever.” Roy takes the added fan support, that the Pioneers have gathered, greatly hoping to get a high seed in the tournament so that they can have a home game for the first time in the tournament, according to Roy. One of the perks for the team in having a home game is the altitude factor. “I think it [the altitude] takes down and affects them mentally more then it does physically,” Roy said. Thoughts of the NCAA tournament has Roy staying up all hours of the night looking forward to it. “It is like the night before Christmas,” said Roy. “The last couple of weeks leading up to the Loyola game I have been rolling around at night. Now it is rolling around at night thinking about what seed we will get.” The passion that he has for the game has not faltered since he began and is visible in the excitement he has for upcoming games. But what is not always visible is the leadership position that Roy has on this team. He has helped the younger players by giving them a role model to look up to now and when he is gone after the season. “Just on and off the field you have to conduct yourself in a certain manner but overall it is a good experience,” Roy said, “I am glad that Coach T thought I was a valid candidate.” “Just to have Dillon steady the ship and to get us the ball and take the ball away from other people helps us,” Tierney said. With 80 ground balls scooped up so far in the season Roy and the defense are stronger than the senior thought they would be heading into the season. “You know early on we were giving up a lot of goals,” said Roy. “We have started to shave off some points game by game. It has kind of been stepping stones and ever since conference play started, we have taken a step towards giving up less and less goals.” With the defense stepping up at the right time of the season, the great play of goaltender Peter Lowell, the offense being able to produce like they are, and a legendary coach on the sidelines, the Pioneers are poised to make a deep run in this year’s NCAA tournament. “The only thing that can limit this team is itself,” said Tierney.

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Dillon Roy (above) cradling the ball in a recent game. Roy has transformed from playing defense to long stick midfielder this season under head coach Bill Tierney. This season Roy was able celebrate the fact that the Pioneers were Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season champions in their first year in the league. The Pioneers clinched an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament in Roy’s final season.

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How. ESPNU or Inside Lacrosse for the in game blog Who. No. 9 DU (12-4, 7-0 ECAC) vs. No. 7 Stony Brook (12-3, 5-0 American East) What. First Round of the NCAA Tournament When. Saturday at 3 p.m. MST Where. LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, N.Y. Last time. DU beat Stony Brook 13-12 on March 20 at Stony Brook

Tyrie’s unsung role noticeable in team’s success ALEX PAYNE Contributor

Not that many people know about Peyton Tyrie, but they should because he is just as important to the men’s lacrosse team as anybody. Tyrie, the team’s backup goalie, serves a unique role on the team. His job is to simulate what the opposition’s goalie will play like in the next game. He studies other teams’ goalies and helps the DU offense get the look they need at the opposition’s defensive techniques during practice. Sometimes Tyrie has problems simulating the goalies because of his height and left handedness. “When we play a left-handed goalie it is usually up to me,” Tyrie said. “Especially Notre Dame,

they have a left-handed goalie, but he is like a foot taller than me so I could not give them the best look for that one. But the Ohio State goalie was about my size” He must have done a good job in practice the week leading up to the Ohio State game because the Pioneers were able to score in the double digits for a win. Tyrie started playing lacrosse when he was in fourth grade. His father played college lacrosse at Maryland, where the sport is huge. So when his family moved out to Colorado, the sport grew on him. “I have always played goalie since I was a little kid,” said Tyrie. “I just thought it was neat and wanted to do it I guess.” He was a multiple sport athlete in high school at Arapahoe where he lettered in lacrosse

and in cross country track for his entire four years. Coming out of high school Tyrie was being recruited by DU and from schools out east. But he found that DU was the better choice for him. “I was getting recruited the heaviest by DU,” said Tyrie. “The more that I looked at other schools the more I realized that I like being in Denver. Every time that I went to the east coast it was way to hot and humid. Denver just kept looking better and better.” Now playing in his senior season for the Pioneers, he is loving the experience of being able to play for head coach Bill Tierney. It looks as if the decision to stay in Denver paid off. “I like Coach T (coach Tierney), and I like playing for him,”

said Tyrie. “It was pretty neat last summer when everyone started talking about getting Coach T out here.” Tierney has helped with everyone’s confidence. The high confidence that the Pioneers possess is important this year, heading into the NCAA Tournament after a rout in the ECAC championship game against Loyola. It is the second time in Tyrie’s career that he has got to go to the NCAA Tournament. “We got to go my sophomore year and it is just a really cool experience,” recalled Tyrie. “I am excited to go and excited that everyone on the team gets to go.” With their appearance in the tournament and the arrival of Tierney, Tyrie and the Pioneers are building on the concept of the Western Lacrosse Movement.

“I think that it still has a ways to go to catch up to New York and Maryland,” said Tyrie, “but I think it is doing good, and having Coach T out here is going to help a lot.” Although this year marks the last year in Tyrie’s Pioneer career there is still plenty of good lacrosse that he can partake in after his body has a chance to get a rest, according to Tyrie. The tournament is just around the corner and Tyrie’s role is more important now than it has been. In the upcoming week, Tyrie needs to simulate the nation’s top goalies in order for his team to be successful. Everyone on the team has an equally important role whether you’re a starter or not, and Tyrie will be the first one to express his support for his teammates.

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FAST BREAK men’s lacrosse (7-0 ECAC, 12-4)

Men’s basketball signs LeBato

DU 15, Air Force 7

what went right The Pioneers won the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) regular season crown outright on Saturday afternoon when they defeated in-state opponent the Air Force Academy. DU carries a nine game win streak into the NCAA tournament next week. Senior Peter Lowell had a big day for the Pioneers recording 13 saves, but it was on the offensive side of the ball where Denver won the game. Sophomore Mark Matthews led all scorers with five points from four goals and one assist.

what went wrong Denver was allowed to maintain ball control for most of the game, but had a total of 12 turnovers, which ruined some offensive possessions. Also the team lost the face-off matchup and was out hustled for ground balls 27-25. Air Force finished in last place of the ECAC, yet the Falcons record seven goals against the Pioneer defense.

up next The win concludes the Pioneers regular season. They will face No. 6 Stony Brook, winners of the American East Conference at LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, N.Y. on Saturday at 3 p.m. MT in the first round of this the NCAA tournament. The game is a rematch of a regular contest that DU won 13-12.

women’s tennis DU 14, UC Davis 9 Stanford 11, DU 10 (2OT)

update Senior Ute Schnoy and freshman Sophia Bergner will play in the 2010 NCAA Individual Championships on May 26-31 in Athens, Ga. Schnoy received an individual bid to the 64-player singles team, while the duo of Schnoy and Bernger will represent the Pioneers team in the 32-team doubles field. Schnoy and Bergner finished with an 8-1 record this season; they were DU’s No. 1 doubles team.

women’s golf Ninth place finish at NCAA Central Regional Championship.

what went right Freshman Kimberly Kim finished No. 11 at the NCAA Central Regional Championship, shooting 3-over par 75 in her final round. Kim, who was awarded the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, finished with a three-round total of 13-over par 229, which was good enough to qualify her for the NCAA championship. However, the Pioneers season came to an end over the weekend when they lost by one stroke to Kent State, the final team to advance to the championship round.

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Broncos owner Pat Bowlen (left) receives a gift from DU lacrosse players Dillon Roy and Natasha Davies, Chancellor Robert Coombe and Trygve Myhren, president of the DU Board of Trustees, Friday afternoon. Both Roy and Davies gave individual speeches regarding the new facility before Coombe introduced Bowlen, who has been on the DU Board of Trustees since 1987.

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community” said Peg Bradley Doppes, the vice chancellor for Athletics and Recreation. “This training facility is one of a kind and it is one of the last jewels in the crown called the Daniel L. Ritchie Center.” The Pat Bowlen Training Center was constructed simultaneously with CIBER Field, DU’s new soccer stadium and will include 12 Olympic lifting stations and a 66-yard turf track for speed and agility training. In addition the new strength and condition complex will

hockey team was Western Collegiate Hockey Association regular season champions and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA champiDU announced Friday onship tournament. aftenoon that the strength and The ski team won its 21 NCAA conditioning complex in the new National title, its third consecutive, soccer stadium will be named for while the women’s soccer and golf Pat Bowlen, owner of the Denver team continued their dominance Broncos who donated a reported in the Sun Belt Conference. $1.5 million toward the soccer In addition, the men’s stadium and strength complex lacrosse and tennis team have project. seen a lot of success this spring, The stadium’s total cost was both teams are heading to the $6.3 million and it took almost NCAA National tournaments for two years to complete. their respective sports. The 10,000-square foot trainRepresenting ing facility is located the student athbeneath the soccer Finally finished letes were senior stadium seating and Natasha Davies was dedicated as the • With the dedication of the Pat Bowlen Trainfrom the girl’s Pat Bowlen Training ing Center, the $6.3 million soccer stadium and lacrosse team and Center last week. strength complex project is finally complete. senior Dillon Roy “When I look at • The project began more than 18 months ago in from the men’s this university now I November 2008. lacrosse team. think of a university • In April, the University of Denver Soccer Stadium “As a senior that is one of the best was dedicated as Ciber, Inc. Field. The field finished I am very fortuprivate institutions construction in the summer of 2009, both soccer nate to have the in the United States,” teams played there homes games there in 2009. opportunity to see said Bowlen at the • The strength complex will be obtainable for all 17 the completion of dedication. Division I athletic programs at DU to use. such a monumenBowlen, who has tal benefit for our been a member of the DU Board of Trustees since 1987, have warm-up areas, cardio and university,” said Roy. “The blood, sweat and tears was present at a ceremony held rehabilitation stations and an that are shed in this room will last Friday at the Ritchie Center. equipped video screening room. All 17 athletic teams are sup- translate into countless wins, Chancellor Robert Coombe introposed to use the facility to get better conference championships, and duced Bowlen at the ceremony. more national titles,” he said. The Pat Bowlen Training physically as well as mentally. “I think it will be a terrific With a new training facility Center will be attached to west asset,” said Bowlen. to call home, every athletic team side of the Ritchie Center. This past season DU has at DU just got a little stronger, but “Today is a celebration, it is a celebration for the entire Pioneer seen lots of athletic success. The more importantly a lot better. Sports editor

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what went wrong The team shot a total of 941, which was 34 more strokes than USC, the team that won the regional title. Nobody on the team besides Kim advanced to nationals.

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Men’s basketball coach Joe Scott announced that forward Matt LeBato signed a national letter of intent to play for DU last Wednesday. LeBato, a 6-foot-8 forward from Sulphur, La., will play for the Pioneers in the 2010-2011 season and will join Chris Udofia as the team’s second incoming freshman. LeBato became a dominant player under the tutelage of his father Clint LeBato, who is the men’s basketball coach at Sulpher High School. In his senior year, Lebato led his team to a 30-6 record, which concluded in a one-point loss in the Louisiana 5A quarterfinals. The versatile forward played both guard and forward in high school and earned First Team All-District honors in junior and senior seasons. In his final year of high school he scored 14.9 points per game, while grabbing 7.2 rebounds per game. In addition, he added 3.5 assists and 2.1 blocks per game. Udofia, a 6-foot-6 forward, played his high school ball at Jesuit Prep High School in Dallas, where he was named to the First Team All-District. The recruit was also awarded the District Defensive Player of the Year. Lebato and Udofia add versatility and size to a Pioneer squad that is returning nearly all of its players. The Pioneers will graduate star guard Nate Rohnert and reserve guard Tom Chott next month.

Men’s lacrosse adds 11 players for 2011 season With 10 seniors departing from the men’s lacrosse team at the conclusion of this season, the Pioneers coaching staff announced the signings of 11 players to national letters of intent for the 2011 season last Wednesday. The recruit class includes Harrison Archer, Harley Brown, Jamie Faus, Michael Pirone, JP Shipley, Jeremy Noble, Paul Danko, John Zurlo, Nick Perfido, Cole Nordstrom and Matt Kramer. Faus, a goalie from Lakeville, Conn., is the prize recruit of the class and will look to compete for a starting position with sophomore Zander Buteux and freshman Troy Orzech next season. The trio will look to replace starting goalie Peter Lowell, who graduates at the end of the season, and the teams backup goalie, Peyton Tyrie. Archer, Noble, Purone and Danko are all attackmen and will join an already deep attack unit composed of Todd Baxter, Mark Matthews and Alex Demopoulos. Noble, an Orangellive, Ontario native, will become the third Canadian member of the team, joining Matthews and freshman Cameron Flint. Shipley, Perfido and Nordstrom also provide the Pioneers with offensive depth and talent. On defense, the Pioneers graduate their entire starting line and will welcome newcomers like Brown, Kramer and Zurlo to compete for a starting position, while they rebuild the Pioneers back line next season.