May 4, 2010 by Leslie Bass

University of Denver student newspaper since 1899

Vol. 117, Issue 14

May 4, 2010

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USG elections continue president of USG and is the president of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Traditionally, less than 50 percent of The three-day election for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) ends eligible undergraduate students vote in the tomorrow at 4 p.m. with the major issues online balloting. To vote, students must go focusing on transparency, perks for sena- to MyWeb and select surveys. A sample online ballot is included in tors and greater inclusivity, the Election Guide pullout. and internationalization on See the four-page In addition to the the campus. president and vice president Junior Dillon Doyle and supplement on USG students will be freshman Megan Marshall candidates for more election, voting for 19 other senate running on a joint ticket for information positions, including reprepresident and vice president, sentatives from each of the respectively, advocate the undergraduate classes and elimination of the $1,500 scholarships for the three top USG officers curricula in addition to off-campus and and also the elimination of free hockey on-campus senators representing comtickets for all senators, since students have muters and students that live on campus. Both presidential-vp tickets advocate to buy hockey tickets. The team of junior Jim Francescon greater transparency in the actions the and sophomore Felipe Diaz, who are run- USG takes. Specifically, the Doyle-Marshall ning on a joint ticket for president and ticket focuses on reducing DU’s carbon vice president, respectively, feel that the footprint by investing the current $90,000 scholarship should be institutionalized, DU spends to purchase energy credits in but would not accept it if they are elected. installing solar panels on the Driscoll StuThey also advocate the greater integration dent Center. Doyle and Marshall also advocate of international students through mentorship programs as well as the creation of a making the Senate more accessible by self-sustaining endowment, which will dis- updating, energizing and expanding the tribute giveaways that foster and promote USG website to be more inclusive and responsive to students ideas and concerns. DU spirit. “I find it unacceptable that we don’t Doyle has been particularly active in sustainability issues and was one of the have a website that is newer than three organizers of the innovative bike-sharing years old,” Doyle said. “I think it is a little initiative. Francescon has served as the vice ironic that websites for campaigns were ARIANNA RANAHOSSEINI Editor-in-chief

DAVID LORISH

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Candidates for USG president and vice president shake hands prior to May elections. From left, freshman and vice presidential candidate Megan Marshall with runningmate junior Dillon Doyle, presidenial candidate, and junior Jim Francescon, candidate for president, with runningmate sophomore Felipe Diaz.

able to be thrown up in four days when some people have been on Senate for eight months and we still don’t have a website.” The Francescon-Diaz ticket also wants to increase student awareness of the USG through an updated website and by hiring a marketing director to promote USG initiatives and programs. “Our goal is to insure every student

knows what USG is,” Francescon said. Francescon also suggests a separate endowment which would solicit funds to offset the cost of undergraduate RTD passes that DU now purchases with the student activity fee. A complete guide to candidates and their platforms is in the election insert in this edition of the Clarion.

Victory over Loyola guarantees NCAA spot at regionals STEVE COULTER Sports editor

The stakes were clear-win or no postseason. For the men’s lacrosse team beating then-No. 6 ranked Loyola on Sunday afternoon at Invesco Field determined which direction the team is heading. Denver is now postseason bound for the first time since 2008 after beating Loyola handily 12-4 for at least a share of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) regular season title and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The Pioneers (11-4, 6-0 ECAC) can secure the conference crown outright if they take care of in-state rival Air Force this Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colo. In a year of many firsts, the Pioneers became the first team since Georgetown in 2001 to capture the ECAC championship in their first season. “It was a huge game that we have been looking forward to all season,” said Dillon Roy. “We had been building up some confidence and some swagger, which helped us a lot. To beat a team like Loyola is an unbelievable win and it confirms that we are a team to be reckoned with.” MICHAEL FURMAN

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Inclusive excellence Diversity Summit draws record high crowd

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The DU lacrosse team celebrates its victory over Loyola University at Invesco Field on Sunday. Senior Dillon Roy holds shows off the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference trophy.

“I consider it no less than a miracle when I actually show up to my economics class, which begins before the crack of noon.” OPINIONS | Page 8

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Shooter faced with murder count Protestors rally against ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOLDEN — A man accused of shooting and wounding two Colorado eighth-graders just after the school day ended said he woke up feeling angry, violent and “transformed upon” before he went to their middle school, an investigator testified at a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Bruco Strong Eagle Eastwood, 32, allegedly told investigators that his main concern was “accuracy” as he aimed a hunting rifle at students outside the school, sheriff ’s investigator Richard Gove testified. Jefferson County Judge Thomas Vance found probable cause Wednesday to proceed with 15 counts including attempted first-degree murder against Eastwood. He is being held with bail set at $1 million and hasn’t entered a plea. Public defender Thea Reiff said after the hearing that defense attorneys are investigating what role psychosis and mental illness played in the case. Gove’s testimony offered the most detailed public glimpse so far of what allegedly led up to the shootings Feb. 23 outside Deer Creek Middle School in south suburban Denver, not far from Columbine High School. Though his journal included

early morning entries that day, Eastwood told investigators he woke up around 11:30 a.m. and decided to drive to the school, about 55 miles southwest of his father’s house in Hudson, where he was living, Gove said. Eastwood said he took his backpack, cigarettes, $23 cash and his dad’s rifle, then bought ammunition at a sporting goods store, Gove said. After stopping at a McDonald’s for some chicken sandwiches, he entered the school, said he had attended it in 1991 or 1992, and asked if he could tour it. He was told he would have to wait until students left. He waited in his car and watched a sheriff ’s deputy who is assigned to the school drive away to another call, sheriff ’s investigators testified. He told investigators he approached a group of students and said, “Do you like going to this school,” before shooting Reagan Webber in the arm, Gove said. He then aimed at a boy who was running away, Gove said. Matt Thieu suffered a chest wound the size of a saucer plate, a sheriff ’s deputy testified. Three of his ribs were exposed, and he had a collapsed lung and a couple of broken ribs, emergency room doctor Kevin Merrell testified.

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. Communications networking event 5 – 7 p.m. Gottesfeld Room, Ritchie Center This event, Futures in Communication, hosts a panel of local professionals and graduates in communication and a networking opportunity for future and current students and alumni. RSVP to myandall@du.edu. WEDNESDAY Study abroad session 3 p.m. International House The International House holds a Study Abroad 101 informational session. Fraternity philanthropy dinner 5 – 8 p.m. Driscoll Ballroom Chi Phi hosts a “brinner” with breakfast foods for $6 to raise money for the fraternity’s charity. THURSDAY Study abroad session 11 a.m. International House

Teachers tackled and restrained Eastwood until deputies arrived. Sheriff ’s deputy Frederick Lang said Eastwood was speaking with “a poor attempt” at a European accent, smelled of stale alcohol, looked like a transient and talked about his rights as Lang tried to arrest him. Eastwood told investigators he was poor, hadn’t fit in with classmates when he attended Deer Creek, and was subject to bullying and harassment, Gove said. He also mentioned he had been hospitalized after reporting hearing voices from a televisionrating box and that he had felt he was losing control over his life due to “forces taking over his psyche,” Gove testified. During the more than four-hour hearing Wednesday, Eastwood listened to testimony, sometimes stretching, writing on a pad, peering at Reiff ’s computer, and turning to look around the courtroom. Eastwood is set to be arraigned June 14. He faces two counts each of attempted murder after deliberation, attempted murder with extreme indifference, assault with a weapon, assault with extreme indifference and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury.

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The International House hosts a Study Abroad 101 informational session.

book sale with more than 35,000 used, new and rare books at 50 percent off the original price.

English literature event 5 p.m. Lindsay Auditorium, Sturm Hall The Committee for Comparative Literature presents Thomas Laqueur, giving a lecture called “Cremation and the Work of the Dead in the Nineteenth Century.”

Open Mic Night 7 – 10 p.m. Sidelines Pub Late Night @ DU hosts a DU Unplugged Open Mic Night. The first 25 students to arrive at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. receive $10 in free food from Sidelines Pub.

Breast cancer awareness event 7 p.m. Driscoll Gallery Sigma Lambda Gamma hosts the “Think Pink” fundraising event for the Susan G. Komen foundation, which will feature a public speaker discussing the consequences of breast cancer. FRIDAY Boone try-outs All day DU is hosting tryouts for a chance to become part of Team Boone. No experience is needed. Contact Scott Fuson at Scott.Fuson@du.edu for location and more information. Book sale 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mary Reed Building The Women’s Library Association and Friends of Penrose Library holds a spring

Relay-For-Life 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Hamilton Gym DU hosts Relay-For-Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Students interested in creating a team should go to DU’s Relay for Life website. SATURDAY Book sale 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mary Reed Building The Women’s Library Association and Friends of Penrose Library hold a book sale with books 50 percent off the original price, which is usually less than a dollar. MONDAY, MAY 10 Caribbean spirituality lecture 4:30 p.m. Sturm Hall, Room 286 Marsico Visiting Scholar Aida Heredia will give a lecture on “Yoruba Cosmology and Spiritual Practice in the Spanish-Speaking Caribbean.”

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Ariz. immigration reform ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — Thousands protested Arizona’s strict new anti-illegal immigration law on Saturday, waving signs that read “We Are Not Illegal” and “We Are America.” Others marched near Colorado’s Capitol to the sound of banging drums and maracas. One group marched through Denver’s 16th Street Mall with police escorts on motorcycles. About 250 people were involved in a march from the Capitol through downtown, while others went to a park nearby. The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition estimated their number at the park to be about 3,000 and said that the crowd had grown to between 7,000 to 8,000 as the rally continued toward downtown. “The Arizona law woke up some folks,” said CIRC spokeswoman Chandra Russo. Denver police spokesman Lt. Matt Murray said he could not substantiate CIRC’s number and that officials would not be providing crowd estimates. The marchers joined others around the country holding annual rallies calling for an overhaul of the country’s immigration laws. This year’s rallies come a week after Arizona signed one of the strictest immigration laws in the country. It calls for police officers to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they’re in the country illegally. “I think it’s a new form of racism,” said Jared Hodison, a 29-year-old Native American Navajo participating in the march for personal reasons and for a

class he’s taking at the Denver’s Metropolitan State College of Denver. Hodison said he thinks the border is “manmade” and added,” ‘’I’m totally against immigration laws unless they support equality for all.” Juan Haro, an 80-year-old born and raised in Denver, said his family is originally from Mexico and he thinks Arizona’s new law is targeting Mexicans specifically. “This country doesn’t seem to be anti-immigrant. It seems to be anti-Mexican,” he said. The downtown Denver marchers were led by a half dozen people dressed in Aztec garb, with feathered headdresses and bells tied to their ankles. Before the march, they burned copal, a fragrant smoke that they used to bless people and the signs they carried. The mood became festive as a live band started playing and people handed out water bottles to rally participants. At a park less than a mile away, thousands of other marchers gathered, with some waving U.S. flags and chanting, “U.S.A.” “We love America. We come to America because it’s the land of opportunity,” said Augustin Enriquez, a Mexican from the border state of Chihuahua who describes himself as “100 percent undocumented.” Theresa Quinn, a Chicago resident in Denver for a teacher’s conference, participated in the march because she said she is a “citizen who cares about my fellow humans.” “My family came a couple of generations back. As far as I know, none of them were considered illegal,” said Quinn, whose ancestors are Irish and German.

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Sexual assault survivor advocates take back the night CONNIE MIERKEY Managing editor

“Sexual assault affects everyone,” said sophomore Liam Flannagan, and this is why he attended Take Back the Night last Thursday in the Driscoll Underground. About 50 students, staff and faculty attended the event, which reclaimed night time on campus as a safe place for women to walk without the fear of violence. One in four women will be victimized in a rape or an attempted rape in their college experience, said the program director of Gender Violence Education and Support Services (GVESS), Dana VaughnMgunda. Men are also affected by sexual assault and one in eight men will fall victim to sexual violence or harassment in his lifetime. “I’m glad there [was] this many people here and that there is vocalization about sexual assault when it is so important to talk about and so pertinent to the college experience,” said senior Faven Habte. “I would like to see a greater awareness with the male community because it is everyone’s issue.” Of the attendees, less than one-fifth were male. Habte offered that sexual assault is a social stigma for men to address and that is why more men did not show. The event began with a presentation by Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) instructor, Sgt. Andrew Gress, who told his story of his friend being raped by three men near campus. It was at this point he realized he needed to take responsibility to prevent violent acts. “Everyone has a hand in safety,” said Gress who is also a Campus Safety officer at DU.

Next, three female students related their personal stories about how sexual violence had affected their lives and how they became survivors. After the presentations the group moved outside for a vigil and held tea light candles in paper cups while standing in a circle on the Driscoll Lawn next to decorated T-shirts, products from the T-shirt campaign earlier in the month. After a minute of thoughtful silence, in honor of those who have been affected by sexual assault, Vaughn-Mgunda encouraged attendees to speak their minds. There were thanks-yous to the speakers and appreciation for their strength and bravery for speaking out and becoming survivors. Others spoke about for whom their candle was lit. There were painful memories shared, words of encouragement given, some tears and lots of hugs. Vaughn-Mgunda is proud of the work being done however forty students have shown up in her office this year who have experienced some form of sexual assault or harassment and so she knows there is still work to be done, said Vaughn-Mgunda. “Sexual assault is a tremendously under-reported crime,” said Campus Safety officer Stephen Banet. While it is a goal to see the perpetrator punished, there is also a great desire to see the survivor get the help they need, said Banet. Banet also said that Campus Safety does not force the police to become involved if the victim does not prefer it. They do advocate accessing services and support from places on campus like resident assistants in the residence halls, GVESS and the Health and Counseling Center.

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Dana Vaughn-Mgunda, director of GVESS, lights a candle at the vigil for survivors of sexual assault as part of Take Back the Night.

Sgt. Gress’ top ten safety tips • • • • • • • • • •

Have good posture when walking alone, attackers want easy targets. Don’t use headphones, you won’t be able to hear noises around you. Don’t talk on your cell phone, you will be unaware of your surroundings. Make eye contact with people, you may remember an attacker’s identity. Don’t wear a hood up so you don’t cut off peripheral vision. Drink responsibly, alcohol is the No. 1 date rape drug. Travel in numbers, the more the better. Be assertive. Report crime when it happens. Take Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class.

Man sentenced for killing Broncos player Colorado Senate passes ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — A gang member convicted of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in a drive-by shooting was sentenced Friday to life in prison plus 1,152 years after family members recounted the devastating impact of the killing. Willie Clark, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder in the New Year's Day 2007 slaying of Williams after a confrontation at a nightclub. Rosalind Williams called her son's slaying a cowardly act and said gang violence must be stopped. "Now, whenever someone tells me happy New Year, it hurts," she said in court. "Now, when anybody says happy Mother's Day, it hurts because my baby will never be able to tell me happy Mother's Day again." She urged Clark to show remorse for the violence: "Make your mom and your dad proud. I know my son made me proud," she said. Clark, however, smiled at times as he leaned and whispered into his attorney's ear while Williams and other relatives spoke. Chief Deputy District Attorney Tim Twining said Clark lived in a gang culture where a simple insult was enough to send him into a murderous rage. Clark, along with two other suspects, also faces a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of a

witness less than a month before Williams was killed. During a hearing earlier Friday, Clark was declared a habitual criminal, making him eligible for the 1,152 years in prison. He had two prior felony convictions and also was convicted of 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault in the Williams case. The sentencing followed a failed emergency appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court. Defense attorney Darren Cantor also asked District Court Judge Christina Habas to excuse his client from listening to Rosalind Williams address the court about the murder of her 24-yearold son.Habas refused. Prosecutors portrayed Darrent Williams as a peacemaker as his friends argued with gang members who had taken exception to the special treatment afforded the celebrated athletes outside the nightclub. "All I can think of is that he was killed simply because of the jealousy and selfishness of Willie Clark," said Tierria Leonard, the mother of Williams' 10-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter. She told Judge Habas her son had asked if Williams had his cell phone with him in the casket when he was buried then had cried uncontrollably when he realized he couldn't speak to his father again. Leonard also said their daughter had refused to run track

for a time because she was afraid of the starter's pistol. Cantor and defense attorney Abraham Hutt have 45 days to file an appeal. Both left the court without comment. Witnesses testified at trial that Clark had exchanged words with then-Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall as Williams arrived at the nightclub with a group. The confrontation escalated inside when somebody in Williams' group sprayed champagne in celebration. The dispute continued outside as Williams and his group tried to leave. Witnesses said Clark desperately searched for a gun following the altercation, hopped into an SUV to catch up with a limousine carrying Williams, then fired the fatal shots. It took prosecutors and police nearly two years to build their case against Clark, partly because those who witnessed the shooting were part of a gang drug ring under federal investigation, Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey has said. Several witnesses eventually testified they saw or heard from Clark that he fired shots from the SUV into a stretch Hummer limousine carrying Williams and 16 others from the nightclub shortly after 2 a.m. Williams died in teammate Javon Walker's arms. Hutt said the prosecution's star witness, Daniel "Ponytail" Harris testified he was in the SUV and saw Clark fire the shots.

teacher tenure bill ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — Legislation requiring that teachers and principals be graded based on how well their students are performing cleared the Senate on Friday. The Senate voted 21-14 to back the proposal, which would remove job protections for teachers deemed to be ineffective for two straight years, starting in 2015. The measure (Senate Bill 191) now moves to the House, where it's expected to face more opposition. The bill is opposed by the state's largest teachers' union, the Colorado Education Association, a traditional Democratic ally. Scanlan said the earliest the bill would get a hearing is Wednesday, a week before lawmakers adjourn for the year. Many of those Democrats who ultimately voted for the bill joined with Republicans to block amendments that would have given teachers more ability to appeal bad evaluations and allowed a lack of parental involvement to be factored into evaluations. "This is a right side of history vote. Those of us who will vote for it will not regret it," Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry said, speaking more to lawmakers across the aisle than in his own party. Democratic Sen. Evie

Hudak, a former English teacher from Westminster, said the bill would require administrators to do annual evaluations of teachers just as budget cuts are forcing districts like hers to lay off the assistant principals who help principals focus more on working with teachers. Sen. Bob Bacon, a former history teacher from Fort Collins, said he struggled with passing such a major change without providing schools with more funding or holding students more accountable.Johnston and other Democratic backers of the bill have vowed to follow up with an attempt to ask voters for more money for schools next year. Under the bill, at least 50 percent of a teacher's evaluation must be based on whether their students have shown improvement during the school year. A principal would be judged according to how their students have performed and how well their teachers are doing. Only teachers who have improved student performance for three straight years would be able to earn what effectively amounts to tenure under Colorado law. Currently, teachers can get tenure status after three years in the classroom, and it's difficult and costly to dismiss any teachers later found to be ineffective.

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Many attend Diversity Summit CONNIE MIERKEY Managing editor

GABRIELLE PFAFFLIN Contributor

About 500 people attended the ninth annual Diversity Summit on Friday which focused on exploring ways to create inclusive environments. The attendance was the largest in event history. The event was organized by the Center of Multicultural Excellence (CME) and held in the Driscoll Student Center. Mia Alazardi, Chair of the Diversity Summit, described her goals for the event saying, “The business of inclusive excellence at DU is that people come to these events and learn something to take back to their organizations and apply them to their business practices and environment.” The summit began with keynote speaker Dr. Shaun Harper, an Assistant Professor of Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania and editor of the book “Creating Inclusive Campus Environments for Cross-Cultural Learning and Student Engagement and Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations.” Harper talked about the responsibility that institutions of higher education have to make sure that they are graduating students that understand and are committed to inclusivity. He also explored the idea of global connectivity and emphasized that if we are looking at a more global

diverse society it is irresponsible to not make inclusivity a priority. “He was a very eye-opening and informative speaker,” said Hugo Loya, a student attendee. “Harper moved the discussion about diversity and Inclusive Excellence beyond buzz words towards accomplishment and pushed the University of Denver to put action behind its mission and values,” said Joel Portman, the Assistant Coordinator for Intergroup Relations at CME who helped Alazardi plan the summit. The issues Harper raised in his keynote address were discussed in the workshops that followed. There were 18 workshops that ran concurrently in two hour-long sessions with topics that ranged from transcending stereotypes to breaking down us-them models to creating inclusive environments for the LGBT community. Workshops were led by members of the staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students and community members. A mass e-mail was sent out by the summit workshop committee at the end of March calling for proposal submissions. Based on the received proposals and need projected from last year’s attendee numbers, the committee decided which workshops would run. Lunch was provided by Sodexo and during the meal, Youth biz, one of the main sponsors was acknowledged for their contributions. Youth biz works to help kids grow into successful adults in the working world through peer tutoring and leader-

ship workshops. Because of the thorough job training and academic support, Youth biz developed over the years into a staple of the Denver community. Cards with thought-provoking questions like, “How can we avoid exclusion?” and “What have you done to further inclusive excellence?” were placed on tables to encourage conversation between guests. Following lunch one more workshop session commenced with nine more workshops offered that were based around similar concepts. According to Tracey AdamsPeters, Director of the Center for Multicultural Excellence, non-exclusivity still upholds the remnants of discrimination. She pointed out that non-exclusion indicated acceptance of different backgrounds and ideas, however, it did not engage those ideas or celebrate those backgrounds in a way that promotes participation like inclusiveness. “Our purpose is to make sure that professors, the administration, faculty, staff and students have the tools necessary or know how to access those resources to help make their environment more inclusive,” said AdamsPeters. “However it is imperative that we become more proactive in our approach to inclusive excellence rather than reactive,” she said. “I think that DU is in a really unique position where we have a lot of energy and commitment to making DU more inclusive but we still have a long way to go,” said Adams-Peters.

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On Friday, April 30, at 1:51 a.m., residence life staff at Centennial Halls reported discovering a highly intoxicated student sitting on the floor of a restroom. Denver Police responded and transported the student to Denver Cares.

On Tuesday, April 27, at 9:45 a.m., a staff member at the Shwayder Art Building reported art supplies had been stolen from cubbies in rooms 221-235. The thefts occurred between April 12 and April 22. On Tuesday, April 27, at 4:33 p.m., an unaffiliated party reported that her wallet was stolen from her unattended bag on Saturday, April 24 while skating at Joy Burns Arena. She was referred to Denver Police to file a report. On Tuesday, April 27, at 4:45 p.m., a student reported that an unknown person stole the tail light assembly from her 1993 Honda Civic while parked in the Evans parking structure. She was referred to Denver Police Department to file a report. On Wednesday, April 28, at 7:36 p.m., an unknown male party set off the gate alarm while attempting to leave Penrose Library. The party removed a book from his bag and fled the scene. Library staff found several books vandalized with their alarm triggers removed.

INJURIES On Saturday, April 24, at 1:45 p.m., an unaffiliated youth lacrosse player fell backwards and struck the back of his head and his neck at the Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Denver Fire and paramedics responded and transported him to Swedish Medical Center. On Saturday, April 24, at 9:35 p.m., an unaffiliated male fell from his wheel chair and struck his head during a wedding reception at the Hotel Restaurant and Tourism Management Building. Denver Fire and paramedics responded. The injured party declined medical transport and was taken to Swedish Medical Center by another event attendee.

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Joseph Zhang led an interactive activity at his workshop The Wall: Transcending Stereotypes during the 9th annual Diversity Summit.

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On Saturday, April 24, at 2 a.m., Campus Safety contacted an underage, severely intoxicated student in possession of an open alcohol container outside Penrose Library. The student became uncooperative and attempted to flee before being detained. Denver Police Department responded, cited the student for the alcohol violation and transported him to a detox facility for treatment. On Wednesday, April 28, at 2 a.m., Campus Safety observed an unaffiliated, severely intoxicated white male trying to enter the storage containers on the loading dock of the Ritchie Center. Denver Police Department and paramedics responded and transported the party to a detox facility for treatment. On Wednesday, April 28, at 4:32 p.m., a Sodexo employee reported observing suspicious activity at Nelson Hall. The employee observed an unknown male making an exchange with two groups of students. The employee suspected the exchange involved drugs.

On Thursday, April 29, at 3:29 p.m., a student refused to comply with a staff member who informed the student of the DU smoking policy and asked the student to present their DU ID. Campus Safety responded to take report of the incident. The student was later identified. On Saturday, May 1, at 2:03 a.m., a Campus Safety officer found an unconscious, severely intoxicated student lying on the ground outside the Stapleton Tennis Pavilion. The student was in possession of a false ID and multiple DU IDs. Denver Police Department transported the student to Denver Cares for medical assistance.

ALARMS On Sunday, April 25, at 4:15 a.m., Campus Safety officers and Denver Fire Departmentresponded to a fire alarm at Centennial Halls. A quantity of paper towels had been purposefully set on fire in a stairwell. Denver Fire arson investigators were called to the scene and completed an investigation of the incident.

FRAUD On Thursday, April 22, at 8:55 a.m., a student reported being defrauded of a significant amount of cash on Monday, April 19 at 2 p.m. She was contacted by an unidentified white male near Sturm Hall claiming he was raising money for cancer research. The suspect escorted her to the ATM in Driscoll North where she withdrew cash for him. On Sunday, April 25, at 5:35 p.m., several students reported being approached by two males soliciting magazines near E. Asbury Avenue and S. High Street. Campus Safety contacted one of the two suspects identified by the students. Denver Police Department responded and cited the suspect for peddling without a premit.

BREAKDOWNS On Friday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m., a student became stuck in a stopped elevator at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Denver Fire Departmnet responded and removed the student from the elevator. On Sunday, April 25, at 6:10 p.m., a staff member became stuck inside a stopped elevator at the Mary Reed Building. Denver Fire Departmemt responded and removed the staff member. On Wednesday, April 29, at 2:22 a.m., Campus Safety officers and Denver Fire Department responded to Nagel Hall to remove a student stuck in a stopped elevator. The student declined medical assistance.

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Senior projects performed STASIA ERICKSON Contributor

Last week, three Theatre Department majors showcased their senior projects which were short plays. “Crossroads,” written by senior Alex Ngo and directed by junior Ely Bowlby explored the aftermath of a car accident that leaves one friend in a coma, while the others struggle with resuming their lives. Even though the story was fictional, it seemed very real because the story was well written and the acting were convincing throughout. “I wanted to challenge myself by writing something dramatic and the only thing that really came to mind was a story about a car accident, and over time it developed into a story about these characters,” said Ngo. The second performance was “Punch-Drunk,” written by senior Mac Beyer and directed by junior Weston Meredith. The principal character is a young woman who must deal with a voice in her head and sinks into drug abuse. The sole actor converses with and confronts the voice, which was heard from offstage. “It was a fun project and a very good experience,” said junior Allie Glatt, who was the stage manager for the play. “With one actor we had more time to perfect

it.” The final performance, “Wolf,” written and directed by Frances Gonzales, is about the people in a small village in 16th century England who are terrorized by mysterious killings outside their village. The special effects helped the story come to life and even scared the audience. Near the end of the play, the theater went dark and the sound of a howling wolf was chillingly real, especially when actors planted in the audience began to scream as if they were being attacked. Soon enough, the lights came on and the terrorized characters on stage panicked as an actor wearing a wolf costume bounded onto the stage and dragged characters offstage. “This story came from a dream I had one night and I just really wanted to do it,” said Gonzales. “I grew up in a family that loved to scare trick-or-treaters on Halloween rather than go trickor-treating.” Despite the fact that they seemed terrorized on stage, the actors were able to have their share of fun. “I heard about this story when Frances was writing it and really wanted to be in it,” said freshman Jolene Simonds. “I really like corny low-budget horror films.”

Let’s face it, staying healthy is the last thing on your mind as you frantically scamper about the campus this spring. Late nights with bleary eyes fixated on computer screens and big bowls of mac and cheese may have kept you cozy all winter but the time has come to put a little effort in and shed that hibernation weight. Get creative, working out and eating healthy does not have to be boring or financially impossible. Jump Street, farmers markets and running trails are a few of the healthy springtime activities in Denver that may make getting rid of that cottage cheese on the back of your legs a little more appealing. If the pounding sound of feet to the revolving band of the treadmill is getting repetitive it may be time to consider jumping for good health. An hour of jumping will burn just around 200 calories and increase joint flexibility. The indoor trampoline park called Jump Street, located at 8225 North Valley HighwayThornton, CO 80221, has over 100 trampolines across the floor and on the walls, including a separate dodgeball area. DU sophomore Carson Schoellkopf said, “Jump street is a great place to go for all sorts of reasons. Whether you are trying to become more athletic, or trying to go on a date with a girl, or improve your jumping skills, it provides a multi-use facility with

good energy and a lot of fun.” Tuesday and Thursday nights have the best deal, with two hours of jumping for $10. Jump sessions are in hour increments and begin on the hour and half hour. Jump Street is open Sunday through Monday from 11 to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight. Organic and fresh foods are an easy way to switch up your routine and feel immediately cleansing results. The outdoor Cherry Creek Fresh Market began last Saturday. The market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at E. 1st Ave. and University Blvd. Another option is the Sunflower Farmers Market at 2880 S. Colorado Blvd., which is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and sells discounted organic produce. Last week Valencia Oranges were $0.99 per pound and peaches $2.99 per pound. Preview the weekly sale items at http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyers/colorado. Skip, walk, blade, bike or board over to Washington Park to take advantage of dirt trail around its outer edge and a second smaller inner loop on the south end. Amongst picnicking students, crochet playing families, and jogger moms there’s plenty of opportunities for fitness and perhaps even new friends. From campus you can take Downing or Franklin north to reach the park. Another is Cherry Creek trail that stretches about 17 miles

Cinco de what? LINNA GOELZ Contributor

Don your sombreros and get ready for a fiesta! Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for fifth of May. This popular holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of the invading French army on May 5, 1862 in Puebla, Mexico. Today the holiday is celebrated in the United States with authentic food and of course, Corona and Cuervo. This year in Denver there are a few options for those students and Denver residents wanting to celebrate the holiday. Close to campus, DU fraternity Sigma Chi is hosting a charity fund raising event at the local bar the Border to raise money for their national philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They will be collecting donations of $3 at the door, with all proceeds going to Huntsman. The celebration is part of a weeklong event called Derby Days, but it’s not just for Greeks; it is open to everyone University-wide, and the Border will even be opening its doors to anyone 18 and older from 9 to 11 p.m. Will Thompson, President of Sigma Chi, said, “The best part is that it’s 18 and up so everyone can come celebrate and give to Huntsman.”

The Border is offering food and drink specials that include $1 carnitas and tacos as well as discounted drinks. DJ Swagla, aka sophomore Jack Jagla, will be there to provide grooves all night. For those looking for a celebration of Mexican food, music and culture, the Cinco de Mayo Festival presents Celebrate Culture on Saturday and Sunday in the Civic Center Park downtown at East Colfax Avenue and North Broadway. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. The festival is put on by New West Side Economic Development (NEWSED), which helps disadvantaged minority communities with predominately Chicano/Mexicano populations. Festival activities during the two days include a green chili bowl cook off and performances by Latin artists and bands that will be playing at the Que Bueno 1280 am radio stage. If you are hankering for some authentic Spanish art check out the Museo de Las Americas at 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. The entrance fee is $10 but if you can stand to wait a few admittance is free on the first Friday of every month. The exhibits feature everything from modern Latin American fusion art to ancient artifacts of the Aztecs.

and is easily accessible from DU if you go north on University Blvd. and left at E. 1st Ave. Follow the trail round trip, or take the light rail back to DU once you reach downtown. Both trails are biker friendly.

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Stick to your labels. Instead of eating unlabeled and often high in fat foods from the dining hall buy reduced fat options you can trust. Say soy. Soy milk is high in protein, low in fat and available in dining halls upon request. Egg whites only. Fluffy and delightful eggs with no yokes are still high in protein but significantly lower in fat. Trade morning muffin for fresh fruit. While that sugary muffin top may look appealing remember, fibrous fruit will keep you going all day long.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival. Civic Center Park. May 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Museo de Las Americas. 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

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Casa Bonita. 6715 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Cinco de Mayo Free Celebration Concert. Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Boettcher Concert Hall, 7 p.m. Denver Performing Arts Center 1000 14th St. #15.

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Technology addiction in college students DYLAN PROIETTI Opinion editor

Sometime last week, Reuters published an article about American college students and their addiction to technology. At least I think it was last week, I’ve been on the Internet nearly constantly for more than a year now, so I could be wrong. The information I managed to copy and paste from the article, in between checking my Facebook account and watching “Cougar Town” on Hulu, explained that in a study the University of Michigan performed on 200 of its students, students showed withdrawal symptoms after a mere 24 hours without technology. Now, I don’t know about the rest of you, but in between Skyping with my friends in Boston or texting my old high school classmates in New Orleans, I barely

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have time to sleep, much less attend class, do homework or socialize face to face with people in my dorm. I consider it no less than a miracle when I actually show up to my economics class, which begins before the crack of noon. The only way I can make myself sit through the lecture is by doodling (on my iPod touch, I don’t even own a notebook) or updating my Twitter feed, usually with something really witty like, “Sitting in econ, barely awake. ROTFL.” But lately, I have begun to notice a trend. More and more, my school life and my social life appear to be cutting into my technological life, and this cut needs stitches. To counter this, I, like many of my fellow rational and incredibly grounded college students, am considering dropping out of college.

D U P L E X

H O R O S C O P E ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let your emotions get ahead of you. Letting someone know how you feel too soon may backfire. A conservative approach to love may not be your thing but this week, play it cool, letting potential partners come to you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A calm, cool, collected attitude coupled with Taurus charm, a little mystery and an unexpected oﬀering will help secure your position with someone you want to pursue. Your confident and experienced manner will be impossible to resist. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can only react to what you can see. Open your eyes and you will notice someone watching and waiting for the right moment to ask you out. If you’re interested, lend a helping hand by making it easy for an admirer to approach you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your heart will lead you in one direction and your head in

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another. Let your heart take precedence, allowing you to jump into a relationship that has the potential to offer you intrigue, passion and experience, along with lots of opportunity. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll be attracted to someone who can make your professional life more difficult. Before you proceed, think of the consequences should things not work out. Integrity must be maintained if you don’t want to experience a financial setback. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Shoot for the stars. You will attract a partner who has the potential to enrich your life. Travel, attending seminars, networking events or even an online dating service will work wonders when it comes to playing the game of love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be drawn to emotional melodrama. Before you engage in a relationship with someone carrying baggage, consider how it will affect your life as well as the lives of your friends and family

The honeymoon is over, Every picture tells a story, Egg mayonnaise, Forever and a day, Sweat it out, Too clever by half.

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Why, you may ask, would I throw away a nearly completed year of college for the Internet? Well, you wouldn’t ask that, because no self-respecting college student would. I mean, the hallowed cave of wonders that is the Internet is the logical choice over a college degree or hopes of a job, which is why I am almost ready to call it quits. Well, that and my rapidly increasing online poker debt. I leave you, University of Denver students, with a simple plea. Please, give into the technology addiction that is sweeping the nation. Please, don’t stop sending hundreds of text messages, reading My Life is Average or watching videos on Funny or Die in favor of reading a book, studying for an exam or going to dinner with friends. Please, I could use the company.

Contributors Alex Payne Devin Pitts-Rogers Deidre Helton Gabby Pfafflin Linna Goelz Morgan Tilton Stasia Erickson

should you take on added responsibilities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Expect the unexpected when it comes to love and romance. Just when you think there is no one out there for you, the love bug will bite. A very unique and creative individual -- who may anger you at first -- is likely to win you over. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You aren’t likely to make a good impression on someone who interests you. They say opposites attract, but the conservative, loving partner you choose is likely to find you a little too flirtatious and thrill-seeking to trust forever. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look straight ahead and you will realize that the person of your dreams has been in your life all along. Don’t let friends or family stand in the way of your happiness. You belong with the person you consider to be your best friend.

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USG elections The USG oversees and distributes $1.4 million to promote student activities and organizations. Vote and voice your opinion on how the funds are spent.

DAVID LORISH

From left, juniors Dillon Doyle and Jim Francescon both are running for student body president in the 2010-2011 Undergraduate Student Government elections. Voting continues until tomorrow.

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USG Election Guide

May 4, 2010

NICK ANDERSON

KATIE BERNELL

VOTE Sophomore Senator candidates

WHO CAN VOTE ALL REGISTERED DU STUDENTS. GRADUATING SENIORS CAN VOTE.

WHEN TO VOTE NOW UNTIL 4 P.M. WEDNESDAY.

WHERE TO VOTE

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Two will win

JORDAN LOYD

VANESSA TECK

SAM WHITE

Hometown: Dallas and Littleton, Colo. Class: Freshman Major: Marketing, Management

Hometown: Denver Class: Freshman Major: International Studies, Communication

Hometown: Chandler, Ariz. Class: Freshman Major: Biology

goals

• Unity amongst campus • Conjure spirit on campus • Increase transparency amongst Senate

goals

• Hold a college field day • Implement a greater participation of students on Arbor Day • Hold games like capture the flag

• Educate those around me about the world in order to effectively engage in learning and service

JACK BOUCHARD “If you want to see a balance between fun and getting things done in student government, vote for me.”

“If you want to see a campus that is cohesive, inclusive, and supportive, vote for me.”

Senior Senator candidates ANDREW BROWN

Two will win

MINDY STONE

KELLY WALKER

Hometown: Belgrade Lakes, Maine Class: Junior Major: Philosophy

Hometown: Houston Class: Junior Major: Integrated Sciences

Hometown: Alburquerque, N.M. Class: Junior Major: History, Political Science

goals

“If you want to see both dedication and creativity in student government, vote for me.”

• Build a more unified campus • Have more campus events such as barbeques • Have more spirit at sporting games “If you want to see unity, vote for me.”

On-Campus Senator candidates VANESSA TORRES GANGOO

Two will win KATHERINE SNOW

Hometown: Greenwood Village, Colo. Class: Freshman Major: Political Science

Hometown: Denver Class: Junior Major: Business Administration

Hometown: Boulder, Colo. Class: Freshman Major: Intl. Business, Communications

goals

“If you want to see living on-campus or in Greek houses improve as well as be involved, vote for me!”

• Identify what students care about on campus • Collaborate student organizations • Recognize the commonalities in passion of senators “If you want to see concern for the needs of students and effective action, vote for me.”

• Work with Sodexo to improve the quality and variety of food with a focus on organics • Establish a Pioneer volunteer program • Establish an official “School Spirit Day” during Pioneer Days “If you want to see USG transparency and change, vote for me.”

Two will win

CHARLIE WONDERGEM

JEREMY LYNCH

VANESSA TORRES GANGOO

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich. Class: Freshman Major: International Business

Hometown: Littleton, Colo. Class: Junior Major: Management, Marketing

goals

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Class: Junior Major: International Business

goals

• Work with Daniels administration to build a corporate partners program • Be more effective in connecting students with alumni • Have better access to the Wall Street Journal “If you want to see more student voice in Daniels, vote for me.”

JORDAN LOYD

“If you want to see integrity at DU, vote for me.”

ERICCA MCCUTCHEON

DCB Senator candidates

CRAIG HIROKAWA

• Establish a better Departures program • Have more senior involvement • Build class unity

JULIA GODSHAW

• To see the student body be comfortable with the living situation on campus • Promote more activism on campus • Bring more sustainable options to campus

JULIA GODSHAW

“If you want to see the upmost concern and hard work for the sophomore class, vote for me.”

JACK BOUCHARD

• Place greater emphasis on the liberal arts, environmental awareness and student health

NIKKI DEUTSCH

goals

• Finalize plans for the Daniels student-run store • Improve networking opportunities • Enhance the student and alumni mentoring program “If you want to see more access to USG and continued dedication to Daniels, vote for me.”

• Provide more job and career opportunities • Represent the voice of DCB students • Develop the framework for DCB to gain more recognition and prestige “If you want to see the best out of your DCB experience while seeing your degree appreciate in value, vote for me.”

Not pictured: Milan Chatterjee, Carrie Gamper, Jeanne Ireland, Trevor Kroeger, Caitlin Lorenz, Jeremy Lynch, Ericca McCutcheon, Mindy Stone, Kelly Walker

USG Election Guide

International Studies Senator candidates

May 4, 2010

One will win

LUKE NIFORATOS

NICK ANDERSON

DORIELLE PARKER

Hometown: Aurora, Colo. Class: Freshman Major: International Studies

Hometown: Littleton, Colo. Class: Freshman Major: International Studies, English

Hometown: Allentown, Penn. Class: Junior Major: International Studies

goals

LUKE NIFARATOS

SOCS Senator

DARIO OGAZ

• Establish an academic recognition program • Create an INTS committee • Establish a bi-weekly or monthly newsletter “If you want to see true devotion to you, vote for me.”

• Integrate INTS Students into the community • Continue the standard of excellence • See this spirit of collaboration spread “If you want to see free, independent thinking and a senator dedicated to bringing all students together, vote for me.”

Perf. Arts Senator candidates

One will win

ANDREW BROWN

JEANNE IRELAND

Hometown: Littleton, Colo. Class: Sophomore Major: Music - Cello Performance

Hometown: Centennial, Colo. Class: Junior Major: Vocal Performance

goals

• Continue to investigate the unavailable minor • Continue the "What? There are no practice rooms available?" venture • Promote students voicing concerns, solutions “If you want to see me attempt to sightread orchestral excerpts, vote for me.”

Junior Senators

• To see Lamont involved in the DU campus, and vice versa through better publicity and interaction by both parties “If you want to see more people involved in the performing arts, whether in ensembles or in the audience, vote for me.”

Running unopposed CRAIG HIROKAWA

Hometown: Parker, Colo. Class: Freshman Major: Political Science, Intl. Studies

goals • Increase and promote awareness of inclusive excellence in the social sciences • Improve the unreliable wireless in Sturm • Increase transparency between Senate and the student body

MILAN CHATTERJEE

CAITLIN LORENZ

Hometown: Henderson, Nev. Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science

Hometown: Loveland, Colo. Class: Sophomore Major: HRTM

goals

• To see more juniors connected with campus • To do monthly socials to help juniors stay in touch with each other and campus • Implement a program that helps juniors coming back from abroad reconnect with DU

Off-Campus Senators Two will win

Running unopposed

Hometown: Cokato, Minn. Class: Junior Major: Computer Engineering

goals

• Show the rest of campus what happens in the School of Engineering & Computer Science • Create a SECS undergrad research bulletin • Introduce a mentorship/tutor program

KATERINE SNOW

AHUM Senator

CARRIE GAMPER

Running unopposed

Hometown: Houston Class: Junior Major: Marketing, Communications

Hometown: Baltimore, Md. Class: Junior Major: Marketing

NIKKI DEUTSCH

goals

• Create an internal partnering network • Build spirit and unity within DU

STUART PORTMAN

TREVOR KROEGER

KATIE BERNELL

• Increase accessibility of resources for student orgs • Improve student and alumni relations • Promote the DU Shuttle

DORIELLE PARKER

SECS Senator

Two will win

• Give additional funding for student orgs • Eliminate wasteful spending • Establish a re-turn from study abroad program

•Encourage more student involvement • Ensure better hours in the Cyber Café in order to make the relations in the building more tangible • Involve the right student led organizations into the Korbel School activity

Hometown: Alburquerque, N.M. Class: Junior Major: International Studies, German

VANESSA TECK

goals

• Create a language tutoring program • Create more unity among AHUM majors since every subject within is very different • Create less apathy toward USG

SAM WHITE

HRTM Senator candidates

One will win

SONIA ZARUBA

DARIO OGAZ

Hometown: San Francisco Class: Freshman Major: HRTM

Hometown: Denver Class: Freshman Major: HRTM

goals

• To be the image of HRTM • Create a buddy system for study abroad • More recycling “If you want to see a positive and passionate representative for the HRTM programs and USG, vote for me.”

• Create a supportive and resourceful community within the HRTM school • Work with current HRTM student orgs and help the students who want to create new orgs • Serve as the “voice” to HRTM Students

NSM Senator Running unopposed STUART PORTMAN Hometown: St. Louis Class: Freshman Major: Biology (Pre-med)

CHARLIE WONDERGEM

goals

• Increae NSM student inclusiveness • Encourage students to work with the pre-professional adviser • Increase shadowing and clinical volunteer opportunities

“If you want to see an inclusive, united HRTM community, vote for me.” PHOTOS BY MICHAEL FURMAN DESIGN BY ARIANNA RANAHOSSEINI

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May 4, 2010

USG Election Guide

Doyle, Francescon discuss platforms

DAVID LORISH

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Why are you running for student body big issue is the fact that student government does get free season tickets to hockey president and vice president? Dillon Doyle: “We’re running to games and a lot of them don’t even go.” DD: “Senate has a negative percepempower students and to create a student government that solves student issues with tion. People think that the Senate is there to take their money student solutions. and is there to screw So that may sound over the students. very, ‘What does that DILLON DOYLE I think sometimes, mean?’ What that like through execumeans is we’re going Hometown: Minneapolis, Denver tive scholarship and out there and we’re Class: Junior buying ourselves talking to students Major: Digital Media Studies season hockey tickand listening to them ets, we definitely perand we’re making MEGAN MARSHALL petuate that. So then an effort trying to Hometown: Aurora, Colo. when we listened continue what they Class: Freshman to the students and [USG] have done Major: Public Policy, Sociology say, “OK, you don’t throughout the year want us to buy them and focus on issues [hockey tickets] for that students want solved and actually solve them with stu- ourselves, and you want $5 tickets back and you want the Safe Ride to work. If you dent solutions.” What do you think are some of the biggest add up executive grant and senator hockey tickets that equals around $6,500. When issues at DU? Megan Marshall: “One of biggest elected, we’re going to get rid of all that and issues that Dillon and I have been hitting invest in buying hockey tickets to two of on with a lot of students is that there are most important games [for all students]. executive scholarships right now, that the It’s symbolic and increases spirit and it’s president and vice president will be paid a gesture of faith and will build bridges for what, I think, should be a volunteer that I think we lost over some of the years. opportunity. I think there was a big conflict Instead of student money for 25 people, it’s of interest when it was voted in. Another student money for all the students.”

DAVID LORISH

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Why are you running for student body really feel like this is the year we can do a president and vice president? lot of good for this campus.” Jim Francescon: “Because I’ve had Felipe Diaz: “I’ve gotten really excited such a great experience this year being able about the vision we have for next year. Jim to help the campus out. There’s so many and I, personally, are two very different things were started people, but like he this year that next said, this is a great year, with the conchance to connect JIM FRANCESCON nections we’ve been and it’s something able to build this year, I’m really excited to Hometown: Denver and a lot of the things be a part of.” Class: Junior we weren’t able to get What do you think Major: Real Estate, Finance going, we can push are some of the bigthrough next year gest issues at DU? FELIPE DIAZ and make happen. JF: “For the Hometown: Greely, Colo. Being vice president undergraduate stuClass: Sophomore and having been dent population, I feel Major: Political Science, Journalism able to meet varilike we have so many ous administrators great little areas of our and gain really good campus that really relationships. Where in a lot of cases, when thrive on their own, but if we could connect you have someone new coming in, even them, imagine what we could accomplish. from just a senator position, those relations Another problem I think we have is in necessarily aren’t made and sometimes they regards to our international students...We’ve haven’t been as positive as those ones I’ve worked really hard way to develop a plan on been able to cultivate this year. ways to bring international students and inteSo being able to utilize them we can grate them with the domestic culture here.” really hit the ground running and get a FD: “I think student awareness of the lot done next year. We have such a great Undergraduate Student Government and vision for next year. We sat down and kind the transparency of it…We’ve got ton of of started building our ideas and figure out plans for video addresses, radio addresses what we’re going to do and we just really, and we will have a website.”

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Author of ‘Fight Club’ pens new novel AJ GUNNING Entertainment editor

From the deft mind of Chuck Palahniuk comes “Tell-All,” a fascinating tale of twisted, morose characters searching for a meaningful meaninglessness in the midst of Hollywood life. Chuck Palahniuk is the author of other successful best-sellers “Pygmy,” “Snuff,” “Choke” and “Fight Club” that all depicted a kind of resigned indignation to the insignificance of life, and “Tell-All” is a perfect extension to that disenchanted theme. Set in the gilded and hollow world of Hollywood, “Tell-All” is the story of an aging famous actress named Katherine Kenton and her beloved housemaid Hazie Coogan. Kathryn is depicted as the normal modern-day celebrity. That is, Kathryn has a history of several divorces, drug problems, drinking problems, plastic surgeries, bulimia and an ever constant pressure to groom and maintain a credible and popular public image. Image is a vital theme in the book, and in fact, the only character perhaps more interested in Kathryn’s image than Kathryn is the homely Hazie who looks at Kathryn as her ‘masterpiece.’ Hazie sees herself as the puppeteer directing Kathryn’s life, and the true reason behind Kathryn’s success. At first, Hazie appears to be a conventional case of one person living vicariously through another. However, as the plot is unveiled, the reader is attuned to the more sinister qualities of Hazie. The style of the novel is unique in that it is written as a movie script with Hazie actively directing the narration throughout the novel. It has a kind of “Slaughterhouse Five” quality in the way that it jumps from scene to scene, and the modular style of the storytelling gives the sense that the novel never really moves forward in any fashion, but has a quality of standing still while the plot is built above and below it. There are several scenes in the novel

that will likely make any reader laugh out loud at the ridiculous acts that some of the characters perform in a pandorium of paranoia. The novel is littered with Palahniuk’s usual dark comedy and cynical references that are difficult not to snicker at. The book is flooded with bold references from everything to actors and actresses to historical figures. The incessant name-dropping of “Tell-All” emphasizes the importance of not who you are, but who you know that govern the social and political life of Hollywood stars. Indeed, at the end of the novel, Hazie points out that they are all, “supporting characters in the lives of each other” and that, “none of us seem so very real.” The name-dropping creates that atmosphere of idealized ‘stars,’ when someone’s name is dropped it is not in a context as to who they actually are or were, but more to a point that their name represents a kind of idealized way of life. A brand name as it were. It is a fitting message especially given the latest brand name collapse, Tiger Woods. In fact, the way that Palahniuk utilizes name-dropping in this book is somewhat similar to how the popular TV series Family Guy does it, consistently dropping names to create situational irony that is either thought provoking or funny. Tell-All is also littered with numerous references to art mimicking life, specifically history, in ridiculous and unrealistic ways. The book is poignant that though these screen lives start out as only works of art, as idealized fantasies, that they have a way of extending into the real world. Or as Palahniuk succinctly puts it, “Art imitating life, it works both ways.” Tell-All is a fascinating and complex novel that is both funny and sad, ironic and overt. Although it may not be as successful a novel as “Fight Club,” “Tell-All” is definitely worth a read. At a little under 200 pages, it is a fast read that at times drags, but more often than not shines. And any Chuck Palahniuk fan should grab a copy.

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“Tell-All” is Chuck Palahniucks’ new novel about a pair of women living in the glam and gild of Hollywood life.

Caspian album is mix of rhythmic jam beats DEIDRE HELTON Contributor

Caspian’s second full-length album, Tertia, is for someone who enjoys purely instrumental tracks that allow for the imagination to wander and create its own interpretation. Caspian is the perfect band to listen to when relaxing as well as jamming. The band's expert use of a variety of instruments creates an unparalleled blend of resonance, forming memories, hopes and dreams unique to each listener. In “Malacoda” rhythmic drum beats dominate while the guitar guides listeners into personal journeys. Interjecting then fading off, the guitars intertwine throughout the music before relaxing to reveal a simple guitar solo backed by a steady pulse of percussion. The guitar virtually plays the part of vocals, leaving the words out for you to replace with your own. Delicate keys reveal a melodic tempo in “Epochs in Dmaj,” stabilized by the echoing single chords of guitar and thunder booms. Like being in a dream state, the track

shifts to an airy, fluid sound with less pronounced notes flowing together like clouds. Caspian’s sound drifts somewhere between dreams and optimism. In tracks such as “Of Foam and Wave,” a sensation of hope is undeniable. Heavier percussion serve as the backbone for the music where a guitar harmony floats on top before drifting into an acoustic segment of reminiscence and back to the hilltops with an upbeat chapter leading to a piano solo in closing. If you like Explosions in the Sky, you will love Caspian. Their lingering 10 tracks allow a story to unfold to your liking, with twists and turns through changed in melody and tempo, as well as a combination of dispositions. Each song has a story to tell, and Caspian refrains from influencing your story through their vague and eclectic track titles. Static, slow tracks such as “Vienna” slowly gain momentum and build character, adding instruments and melodies, each of which are distinct and memorable, while “Sycamore” ends in a quick drum beat mimicking tribal influences.

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Caspian is an intricate jam band along the lines of Explosions in the Sky and Message to Bears.

May 4, 2010

Dubstep festival packs Brown bends time on ‘Travelling’ Cervantes’ stages CORY LAMZ

Entertainment editor

V.V. Brown is the most exciting British import since Amy Winehouse with the added bonus of no drugs and no beehive hairdo. Brown’s debut album, Travelling Like the Light, is a mix of ‘60s soul, pop and R&B but updated for a generation 50 years later. This is what the Supremes (“Stop! In the Name of Love”) or the Ronettes (“Be My Baby”) would sound like in 2010, and wrapped up into one single woman. Model-thin and Beyoncébeautiful, Brown is the full package. She’s got the looks, the vocal stylings and the songwriting ability to break severeal catchy U.S. singles. Songs like “Game Over” and “Crying Blood” are primed and ready for success on U.S. radio and it is only a matter of time before you hear Brown’s songs playing in rotation along-

side household names like Gaga, Christina or Britney. Yet, unlike the Britneys or the Christinas, Brown is an album artist. Sure, “Shark in the Water” is the perfect sing-along single, with its epic chorus and thumping acoustic guitar that will fit perfectly on any summer playlist, but even it doesn’t do justice to representing a whole album full of potential hits. The first track “Quick Fix” is the single that never was – because it is catchy enough to sell the whole album. Backed by a live drum and a happy-golucky guitar line that will have you dancing before you can say “Hey sweetie sweetie,” “Quick Fix” is just that – a spoonful of sugar. “Back in Time” is the classic breakup song rehashed V.V. style, complete with drum rolls and a tambourine that will transport you back to 1966 as fast as a Mister Ed re-run, while

“Travelling like the Light” shines as Brown’s most soul-bearing down-tempo moment. Appropriately, “Everybody” has Brown questioning life in the 21st century over bouncing piano chords and straight-outof-the-‘60s handclaps. Interspaced between her own repeated vocal sample, Brown sings: “Don’t you think it’s funny how we’re different but yet we’re all the same / Running from our similarities as if we’re on a speeding train.” Lyrically, that’s as deep as Brown dares to go – which ain’t a bad thing – because, as a singer-songwriter vying for time in the pop music stratosphere, she only has three-plus minutes to deliver a catchy tune. And that she does, time and time again, knowing full well that if listeners have a sweet tooth, Brown can provide a quick fix. However, if listeners want popart with a punch, they should go googoo for Gaga instead.

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MiMOSA lit up Cervantes’ Other Side with his dubstep performance last weekend.

ROSIE WILMOT Lifestyles editor

Weaving one’s way through the rainbow circus masses, through spinning glowsticks and hats with wings, puffs of smoke and glowing attire, Cervantes’ beckons: “Come one, come all.” Welcome to Denver’s showcase of electro’s savviest newcomers at the Re: Unified Field two-night concert event. Though doors opened at 8 p.m., the night truly began with Emancipator’s set two hours later. With the help of a violinist, Emancipator, a 20-year-old producer from Oregon who released his debut, Soon it Will Be Cold Enough, exclusively in Japan at age 19, took his grip as he purified the crowd, bending their motions with the flick of his fingers across the vinyl. He skillfully led the audience on a dark and gritty journey through an immaculate experience of sound. Though Sleepyhead, MiMOSA’s usual “Sexytime” stage partner, was absent, MiMOSA joined Emancipator on Cervantes’ Other Side with a whomping presence before beginning his own set around midnight. Sweat glistened in the florescent flashes, illuminating girls dressed in scintillating smiles and the boys who paid them no mind as MiMOSA’s heavy bass commanded attention. “[MiMOSA] gave an emotional and extremely energetic performance; at points the entranced crowd erupted into complete chaos similar to what one might find in a Slayer moshpit,” said DU sophomore Matthew Sidran. As was apparent during his set, MiMOSA devotes his entire being to live performances, a trait that keeps his fan-base and influence in a constant state of growth. “With dubstep you follow your heart, counting notes to perfection,” the impassioned producer and performer MiMOSA said Friday evening in an exclusive interview with the Clarion. Andrei Olenev, better known by stage name Heyoka, headlined Cervantes’ Other Side Friday evening. Heyoka hails from the San Francisco bay area. With natty dreds, the stoic figure stands much taller than his stage

predecessor, MiMOSA, and spins a hybrid of robotic music drawing his influence surprisingly from jazz, the blues, horns, 1960s music, electronic and dub. “I love Southpark and I love playing in Colorado, there is a particular enthusiasm here that is magnetic,” he said to the Clarion before his set. The headliner Friday night Ott took the Masterpiece Ballroom stage at 1:30 a.m. As the oldest and most experienced of the event’s performers, Ott’s bouncy psychedelic trance style captivated while the expertly crafted “weeblewobbles” kept the crowd raging through the early hours of the morning. “The crowd that is drawn to this kind of music is allaround crazy,” said attendee Amy Newman, a DU sophomore. “I saw a couple people dancing with fire balls in their hands.” “There was one woman who stood out front of the men’s restroom, falling asleep,” said Newman. “Her eyes were closed, but somehow she wouldn’t fall over, and she seemed to be doing some sort of slow-motion dance. I like to call her ‘Pass out Lady.’” Saturday evening’s audience gathered to enjoy Jantsen, Fisk & Samples, Laze Sword, Future Simple Project, Djunya, Nalepa, Vibesquad, Big Gigantic, Alex B and Octopus Nebula. The first large act of the night was local favorite Aaron Holstein, known by stage name Vibesquad. With crunkadelic beats and hyphy whomps, Vibesquad delivered an energy-packed performance, bouncing about the stage with an infectious grin on his face. But it was another Colorado favorite, Big Gigantic, who stole the show. With a sound that combines elements of dub-step, electronica, funk and jam music, the crowd could not help but dance to the swoons of the saxophone as lights poured from the center stage. “The artists presented a heddy combination of jazz, dubstep, hip-hop and electronic beats which gave listeners a chance to experience all kinds of music in a two-night event full of bass wobbles and good grooves. It was dope to see them all at once at Cervantes’ awesome venue,” said DU sophomore Bryce Tobin.

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V.V. Brown’s debut, Travelling like the Light, sees the British singer-songwriter call on ‘60s girl groups for influence.

May 4, 2010

Circa Survive serves up weak tunes Short album goes sour

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Blue Sky Noise, the latest album from Circa Survive, is the band’s unsuccessful foray into contemporary pop-rock.

AJ GUNNING Entertainment editor

Blue Sky Noise, the latest Circa Survive release, redefines the band’s sound from dark and compelling to lighthearted and boring. Whether it’s the weak lyrics or the manufactured tempos, Blue Sky Noise leaves the listener with a completely different impression of Circa Survive and little to be excited about. Circa Survive has clearly taken a deep dive into the poprock genre, and in the process completely drowned the creative and unique sound of the band. It is obvious that they wrote this album with the intention of gaining a large mainstream audience. However, it is unlikely they gain even those fond of pop-rock with how uninspired the core of this album is. Even more damning, the album lacks any kind of catchy guitar rhythms, thoughtful lyrical

hymns or melodic beats, although, this is not for lack of trying. Lead singer Anthony Green’s high-pitched, scream-o roar on the group’s two earlier albums, has been replaced with a highpitched whine that will drive any listener (even those fond of Green’s voice) crazy within the first minute of the first song on the album. This is extremely unfortunate because Green has one of the most unique sounding voices in the modern rock scene. However, his voice requires deeper guitar riffs to offset the high tone of his voice, and it must be kept within some check because it can often grow too loud to a point that it overtakes the melody of the music behind it. And in Blue Sky Noise this is exactly what happens, the cheerier sound of the album leads the band to play higher-toned songs, and Green’s voice becomes an annoying screech instead of an enticing roar. Although much of this

album fails to have any appeal to any group of listener’s whatsoever, the entire album is not all bad. The ninth song on the album “Spirit of the Stairwell” is reminiscent of their first album Juturna and leaves behind the popish, Switchfootesque style that promulgates on the rest of Blue Sky Noise. Instead, “Spirit of the Stairwell” is an acoustic song that is played at a much slower tempo with much deeper tones that really bolster Green’s vocals instead of fighting for superiority over them. Overall, it is a beautiful and catchy song, and the only worthwhile track on the whole album. Blue Sky Noise is an album even Circa Survive fans should pass up. It lacks any kind of musical or lyrical depth. Also, the band sacrifices its unique style for manufactured pop rhythms that might have been successful if they did not have to compete with the unappealing shrieks that are Green’s vocals on this album.

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Ozomatli is an experimental rock band that recently released a short album, Fire Away.

DEVIN PITTS-ROGERS Contributor

Ozomatli is a band that fearlessly experiments with music genres, and its latest album, Fire Away, released last week, is no exception. Variety is the hallmark of this record, which can quite easily be compared to the recent weather. Don’t like a track? Wait a couple minutes. Fire Away opens with a rhythmic Latin beat, frolics with contemporary rock, spends some one-on-one time with funk and reacquaints itself with alternative. This is easily the most interesting aspect of the music. Each song is present in full form and never seems to be an experimentation within that genre. This doesn’t mean that every song is above hit and miss. The ambiance established by one track can

be obliterated by its successor. Unfortunately the overall experience can be marred if the listener feels the transition is rocky in between songs. Although there are 11 tracks, the album seems to come up short. It came as a bit of an unpleasant surprise to find that one can walk to and from class and listen to most of the tracks. This very well could have been a countermeasure to prevent songs from dragging on, but it comes at a cost. These arguments aside, Ozomatli’s most recent album is so-so. Fire Away by all means has some significant hits, but are petitioned directly by some noticeable misses. The songs aren’t bad on their own at all. It just so happens that in certain cases they fail to compliment to overall aesthetic of the album. Proceed with caution.

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Joey Genetti and the Galaxy Cookies, a local DU band, played a captivating show on Friday, April 30 at Illegal Pete’s.

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Club baseball emerges in third season STEVE COULTER Sports editor

In only their third year as a club organization, the club baseball team soared to new peaks and had the best season so far. With an 8-13 record, the Pioneers appear to have struggled this season, however the record doesn’t speak about the team’s talented roster, the opponents they played and the progress of the organization. The team was able to earn a 6-2 conference record, which allowed them to play in a conference championship series against rival Wyoming last Sunday. Going into the match-up, the Pioneers were one game behind Wyoming in the conference standings and needed to win both games of the two-game series to advance to the district championship, which they failed to do. In the first game of the series, DU crushed their conference opponent 10-0 thanks in large part to Evan Walters’ scoreless complete game performance. Walters, a senior and the team’s co-captain, once again supported his team in game two when he smacked a grand slam over the fences, which propelled his team to rally. Unfortunately, the rally came up short and the Pioneers lost 12-10, signaling the end of their season. But the end is merely the beginning for the club baseball team. The team made significant strides this season under head coach Jared Floyd, who works in the Division of Athletics and Recreation, and Kent McKendry, the team president and captain, who helped in the clubs creation three years ago.

Along with his teammate and vice president Ryan Woods, McKendry started the club from scratch, through a variety of fundraisers. McKendry also recognizes Marissa Yandall, a doctoral student at DU, as instrumental to the club’s foundation as well as its maturation. With her help, the team has been able to set up a pretty extensive schedule, which included a spring break trip to Arizona March. “We take this very seriously and we’re playing some significant competition,” said McKendry. “The trip to Arizona is where we played some of the best teams in the nation.” In addition to facing the No. 1 and No. 2 nationally-ranked club baseball teams—Colorado State and Arizona, the team also played against several junior college squads, where some players compete on scholarship at a varsity level. The talent level among the Pioneers competition is blatant and understood from the players, which makes commitment an important issue. “We pride ourselves in everybody showing up to everything,” McKendry said of the team’s attendance and consistency. “We have a couple of practices a week that always have great attendance. Also our players workout and train in the offseason.” With the commitment aspect of the club cemented, the only other concern is talent, which the team has plenty of. Next season it loses McKendry, a second basemen with a .470 batting average and .690 slugging percentage, and Walters, who is one of the club’s three dominating

starting pitchers. The other pitchers include, Woods and sophomore Joe Lubar. Both have had exceptional seasons and are cornerstones to the team’s success. Against Arizona, Lubar pitched a three hit game through six innings of work, while Woods had the most remarkable performance of the year when he pitched a perfect game against conference opponent, Johnson and Wales University. Woods will return next season as the club’s president and captain, filling the gap that McKendry will leave when he graduates at the end of the year. The senior may return as a graduate student next season, however either way he will relinquish his position to Woods. “We like our development process, because it tutors the guys so they can be the future of the team,” said McKendry. “Ryan Woods is the vice president this year and like many others he will be moving up the ranks within the team. It is about progress from one position to another.” In addition to the superior pitching, the Pioneers host several hitters and fielders that will return next season. Freshman catcher Zack Straus had a solid season for Denver, catching a majority of the team’s games and providing the club with a capable bat. “Zack is one of the most talented players I’ve played with,” said McKendry. “He has been great behind the plate.” Sophomore Wes Masi, who plays shortstop, is arguably the team’s best bat. Masi has a .370 batting average, a .590 on-base percentage, and a .780 slugging percentage.

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The club baseball season came to an end last Sunday with a 12-10 loss to Wyoming in the conference championship series. The Pioneers finished with a 6-2 conference record, sweeping Johnson and Wales University and earning a spot in the championship series. They were able to win the first game 10-0, but failed to sweep the series which they need to do in order to advance.

McKendry also points to his brother, Kyle, when discussing the future of the team. The sophomore played outfield and was the team’s leadoff hitter this past year, a spot where he shined. “We had a lot of success at the plate,” said McKendry. “It was our best year as a club.”

Heading in the right direction and built to be successful, the team appears to be poised and dedicated for further success. They have played against great competition and they have great talent, but most importantly the organization has made great progress in only three years.

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Pioneers conquer Loyola, clinch NCAA birth Continued from page 1 Roy is right—the Pioneers should be feared. They are arguably the hottest team in college lacrosse, winners of their last eight games, and now under the guidance of legendary coach Bill Tierney, they have an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. “It’s too unbelievable,” said Tierney. “All the credit goes to the guys in the locker room. They are the ones who had to sacrifice, they are the ones who have changed, and they are the ones who believed.” The postseason seemed unfathomable for DU after the squad’s embarrassing 14-7 loss to Notre Dame on March 16, which dropped them to 3-4 overall. However thanks to their remarkable turnaround and their dominating performance over thenconference leading Loyola (9-3, 6-1 ECAC), the Pioneers are playing as good as anybody in the country heading into postseason play. Against the Greyhounds, the team held every statistical advantage, but the most important ingredient to their success was time. “Biggest thing that was stressed was having long possessions and not turning the ball over,” said sophomore Mark Matthews. “The coaches really stressed being patient.” DU jumped ahead in the first quarter and set the mood for the rest of the game. They limited Loyola to just one shot on goal in the quarter, while they attempted 14 shots, scoring on three of them. Goalie Peter Lowell would be tested later on in the game though, saving 15 shots. Tierney said it was Lowell’s best game of the year. “This is the closest it gets to playing a complete game,” said sophomore Patrick Rogers, who finished with five points off from three goals and two assists. “The idea was that if we have the ball, they couldn’t score.” The strategy was smart, but the execution was flawless. The Pioneers limited their opponent’s possession by winning six of the eight face-offs in the first half, while accumulating seven more ground balls then the Greyhounds did. “Taking advantage early on was huge for us,” said Tierney. “It is really important to get off to

a good start, so that way we can be patient on offense. The key to holding the ball though is that you have to score it.” Too often this season the Pioneers have fallen behind early in games and have been forced to rally. In their previous two wins against Ohio State and Fairfield, the club had to come from behind to pull out narrow victories. The trend of starting sluggish can be traced to the very beginning of the season, when the Pioneers started off 1-3 with loses to Jacksonville and the University of Pennsylvania, two of the weaker opponents on their schedule. But that was more than two months ago. The Pioneers are a different team now. In what was expected to be a transition season under a new coach, the Denver players have shocked the lacrosse world as well as themselves. “We didn’t have any expectations going into this season with new coaches and a lot of new players,” said Matthews of the beginning of the season. “It feels really good to win a championship with this team, because this is the best team I have ever played on.” The Pioneers had 16 freshmen on their roster back in the fall when they began practicing and seemed to be built for the future, however the veterans on the roster have proven that this is the perfect coalition of youth and experience as well as talented. “What I think everybody’s overlooked is how important this senior group has been,” said Tierney. “We can recruit for the next ten years and not find another Dillon Roy.” Roy, a long stick defender, has been defined versatility under Tierney’s guidance. The senior has not only adapted well to the new philosophy and system Tierney has installed, but he has flourished in a variety of ways. Last Sunday, Roy was the player in the face-off circle in the first half when Denver took control of the game before Loyola could even have a chance. In addition to securing possession, shutting down elite attackmen and scoring goals— Roy scored the 12th goal for the Pioneers on Sunday—the captain has become the team magnet,

drawing every member of the team to unite. “Making the tournament under these circumstances, having a new group of players and new coaches working together in a new system, and generating a win like this is indescribable,” said Roy. “It is something I will never forget.” It’s unclear at this point whether or not the Pioneers can play better than they did last Sunday, but if they do mimic their performance against Loyola during the NCAA tournament than they can beat anybody. “The postseason seemed liked an impossibility two and a half hours ago,” Tierney said jokingly “”But winning changes everything and now what we have is a locker room full of confident men who believe they can play with any one right now, which is pretty cool.” This weekend’s game against Air Force doesn’t have the same prize as last week’s game, but no matter the outcome the Pioneers they will be playing in the NCAA tournament, which begins May 15. And when that begins for the Pioneers the stakes will once again be clear. Win, or go home.

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Sophomore Patrick Rogers (top) drives past a Loyola defender at Invesco Field. Rogers helped the Pioneers capture at least a share of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season title, which they can win outright this Saturday against Air Force. He scored a hat trick and added a pair of assists. Attackmen Alex Demopoulos, Todd Baxter and Mark Matthews (above) celebrate the win and their automatic birth to the NCAA tournament. Demopoulos finished with a hat trick, while Matthews added two goals.

Women’s lacrosse falls to Stanford, season likely over ALEX PAYNE Contributor

The No. 18 Pioneer women’s lacrosse team could not overcome No. 15 Stanford, losing 11-10 in double overtime in the championship game of the 2010 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship tournament last Sunday. Denver (13-5) hosted the conference tournament at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium and advanced to the tournament’s championship game after DU beat UC Davis 14-9 last Thursday in the semi-finals. In the Stanford game, the second overtime, a sudden death period, proved too much for DU. Stanford controlled the ball for the entire three minutes of play, but Denver got the ball with 10 seconds left. However, the team was called

for an offensive, game changing foul, which enabled the Cardinal to take possession and score the winning goal with five seconds left leaving the Pioneers with a heartbreaking loss. “They had the ball at the end of the game,” said head coach Liza Kelly of why her team fell short. “It was probably a great game to watch, and a fun game to play in.” “That’s why you play sports,” Kelly added with tears in her eyes. “You have winners and losers, and you just hate to be on the bad end of it.” The Pioneers were led by senior captains Ali Flury and Lexi Sanders the entire game and have been the whole season. Flury, the career goal leader in DU history with 202, posted three goals and an assist, while Sanders had two goals and three assists to lead the Pioneers in scoring. Stanford (14-5) has now won

six straight MPSF title. “We know that we can be in the top 20 and should be in the top 20,” said Kara Secora. “We proved today that we can play against Stanford.” With the loss it is unlikely that the Pioneers will get an atlarge bid to the NCAA tournament, which means the doubleovertime loss will mark the last game in two stellar carriers for seniors Flury and Sanders. “It was great. I couldn’t have asked for better coaches and better teammates,” said Flury. “I have loved all four years I have been here.” Flury finished with 236 career points, which ranks her third all-time in program history. What’s even more impressive is that the senior scored a point in every single game she played in at DU, finishing with a streak of 69 consecutive games with a point.

Sanders, the conference leader in assists, doesn’t leave DU with her name atop the program’s record books, but does leave following a terrific senior year. “I think it was a really good four years and this is the best year that we have ever had so it was great that we ended on such a high note even though we didn’t finish it off,” said Sanders. Flury, Sanders and goaltender Ashley Harman made the All-Tournament team. “Our goalie, Ashley Harman, had a phenomenal two games,” said Kelly. “I thought Ali and Lexi stepped up as seniors, we had strong performances from Megan Zeman, Natasha Davies and Kara Secora.” In her freshman season, Secora showed that she could one day be leaving the team the same way Flury and Sanders are, as role models on and off the field. “The seniors meant every-

thing,” said Secora. “This year was all about the seniors, and we played every single game for them and tried our hardest for them. The future is bright, every year we are just going to get better.” The future does looks bright for DU, the team will lose only five seniors, but the presence of those players will be missed. “I can’t wait to see how this team grows,” said Sanders of the future of the program. “It is a young team and I can’t wait to see how they grow. They are going to be great. They are going to take this loss and remember it.” Flury added, “Hopefully these girls represent the school and keep pushing.” As the sun sets on the career of two great players, the youth that remains from this season’s team, now has the added experience to make another great run in the MPSF.

May 4, 2010

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DU 12, Loyola 4

Seven Pioneers honored as AllMPSF

men’s lacrosse (6-0 ECAC, 11-4) what went right

The Pioneers started quickly with a 3-0 lead and never looked back. The team was able to maintain possession throughout the game, playing a complete game and winning every quarter. DU was able to upset then No. 6 Loyola thanks in part to a pair of hat tricks from Alex Demopoulos and Patrick Rogers. Peter Lowell’s 16 saves was also pivotal for the Pioneers.

what went wrong It’s hard to pick out a flaw in the Pioneers’ performance, they were able to dominate every major statistical category besides faceoffs. Despite winning six out of the eight face-offs, DU lost the face-off battle 10-9.

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Senior Ali Flury fighting for a ground ball in a recent game at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. In her senior season, Flury became the school’s all-time goal leader. Flury recorded at least a point in every single game of her career at Denver.

up next Denver carries an impressive eight game win streak into their regular season finale against instate opponent Air Force on Saturday afternoon. If the Pioneers win then they will be the outright regular season Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) champions.

women’s lacrosse (13-5) DU 14, UC Davis 9 Stanford 11, DU 10 (2OT)

what went right

Five swimmers selected to Mid-Major AllAmerican team

DU was able to advance to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) championship game thanks to big games from Ali Flury, Bonnie Wells and Kara Secora, who each recorded a hat trick in the semifinal win over UC Davis. In the championship game, the Pioneers were able to come back from down 9-6 in the fourth quarter to force Stanford into overtime.

Three swimmers from the DU women’s swim team and two swimmers from the men’s team were recognized as Honorable Mention selections to the MidMajor All-American team. Juniors Melissa Greeves, Grace Kittle and Katy Motsinger were the women’s swimmers that were honored, while juniors Scott Madaras and Clayton Myers represented the men’s squad. At the SBC championships this past season, Greeves won two individual titles in the 100 and 200 freestyle competitions. In the 200-breaststroke meet, Kittle took home an individual first place title, while Motsinger won the 100 backstroke. On the men’s side, Madaras was able to win the 100 butterfly at the SBC championships, while Myers captured the 400 IM title. All five swimmers were instrumental in the Pioneers’ success this past season and all five will return next season to defend their individual titles.

what went wrong The loss came when the Cardinal’s Karen Nesbitt scored a sudden death victory goal, who gave her Stanford their sixth consecutive MPSF championship. The Pioneers were able to overcome deficit that was presented after the Cardinal scored five straight goals in the early part of the game, however the team committed 15 turnovers, which plagued them late.

up next With the loss, the Pioneers’ season is expected to come to an end. An at-large bid to the NCAA tournament is still a possibility, but is highly unlikely.

women’s golf update The No. 16 Pioneers were selected to play in the NCAA Central Regional Championship on May 6-8. The regional will be played in Columbus, Indiana and is hosted by Indiana University, Bloomington. DU will play on the Otter Creek Golf Course, beginning Thursday. It is the ninth consecutive year that the Pioneers will make an appearance in the NCAA Regional Championships. If they advance past the Regional Championship, the Pioneers will play in the NCAA National Championships, which will be played on May 1821 at Wilmington, N.C.

The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation named three DU women’s lacrosse players to its All-MPSF First Team, while naming another four players to its All-MPSF Second team last week.In addition, redshirt freshman Kara Secora was named the MPSF Newcomer of the Year. Secora, a Denver native, scored the game-winning goal in overtime to beat then No. 9 Loyola on March 8. She is tied for the MPSF lead in game winning goals with three on the season. She averages 3.06 points per game, which is fifth in conference. The other Pioneers that were awarded were senior captains Ali Flury, Natasha Davis and Lexi Sanders, who were all named to the All-MPSF Team. Flury is the school’s all-time leader in career goals and Sanders is No. 3 in the NCAA in assists this season. Three other players were honored, including junior Tulley Stapp, and sophomores Ashley Harman and Lauren Ciccomascolo, who were put on the AllMPSF Second Team. Secora was also named to the Second Team. The Pioneers won the MPSF regular season title, posting a perfect conference record.

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Colorado State Senators Dan Gibbs and Chris Remor honored the DU ski team at the Colorado Capitol last Friday. The ski team has won 21 NCAA championships, which was recognized with a proclamation that the two senators drafted. After meeting Gibbs and Romer, the team also met with Governor Bill Ritter and Colorado Representative Daniel Kagan. The team was given a copy of the proclamation, which was read on the floor of the Senate. The team claimed their thirdstraight and 21st overall NCAA championship this past winter.