DU Clarion Volume 123 Issue 9

Voice of the University of Denver Pioneers since 1899 VOL. 123, ISSUE 9

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Korbel receives million dollar grant MADELINE ZANN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

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he Josef Korbel School of International Studies received a one million dollar grant from alumna and leader in public research Helen Crossley. The grant will be used to create the Crossley Center for Public Opinion Research at the Korbel School.

Crossley received her master’s degree from DU in 1947 in social sciences and served in the United States Information Agency at the State Department before helping to create the

World Association of Public Opinion Research. She also broke ground in her graduate work at DU with the Denver Community Survey. Her father, Archibald Crossley, was a leader in public opinion research, establishing some of the first polling methods along with his contemporary George Gallup.

“We are gratified with Helen Crossley’s generous gift and excited to launch the Crossley Center,” said dean of the Korbel School, Ambassador Christopher Hill, in a statement.

The Crossley Center at DU will not only conduct public opinion and survey research, but also train students in how to

gather research on American and international public opinion and interpret the data.

Floyd Ciruli will be the center’s director. He is an adjunct professor at Korbel, teaching classes on public opinion and international policy, as well as a pollster and political analyst for his firm Ciruli Associates in Denver. His classes in survey analysis will serve to promote the Crossley Center’s goals.

The grant also comes at a time when the Korbel School is already encountering change with the grand opening of the Sie Complex and eventual merger of the Institute for Public Policy Studies with the Korbel School.

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The one million dollar grant will be used to create the Crossley Center for the Public Opinion Research within the Korbel School.

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n March 24, the University Chaplain, Gary Brower, shared the news

student, Jared Lipson.

According to the email released to the DU community, “Jared [Lipson] was in his first year at DU, and had already made a positive impact on his FSEM cohort and his residential hall community. On campus, he was actively involved with the Learning Effectiveness Program and the Disability Services Program. In addition, Jared was active in the Alpine Club and Ultimate Frisbee.”

Services for Lipson were held on Friday March 25 at DU’s Ruffatto Hall.

The university emphasized their sympathy to Lipson’s family and friends and Brower reminded the DU community to contact and utilize the Health and Counseling Center or Office of Religious and Spiritual Life if needed during this tragic time.

Students: Health and Counseling Center – 303-871-2205 Employees: Employee Assistance Program – 303-871-2205 All members of the university community: Religious and Spiritual Life – 303-871-4488

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No. 4 men’s lacrosse loses to Penn State nizzaro (Cazenovia, New York), sophomore Joe Reid (Petaluma, CONTRIBUTING WRITER California) and junior Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia) eigning National Cham- to deliver a 3-1 lead. PSU cut the pions and No. 4 ranked Denver men’s lacrosse In the span of only one minute, were dropped 15-10 against the unranked Penn State a man-up goal and an additional (PSU) Nittany Lions on Saturday, quick strike returned the lead to March 26 at Ford Stadium in Dallas, Penn State. Denver tied the score Texas. The Denver Pioneers con- 4-4 with 12:03 remaining in the

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sparked a three-goal run, taking a 7-4 lead. Before intermission, Denver countered with two goals against PSU, who added another The Nittany Lions took a goal to extend their lead 8-6 heading into the locker room.

Following halftime, PSU domquarter. Denver responded with tallies from junior Connor Can- inated the third quarter with a 4-1 opponent defensively and were unable to counter in order to secure the victory and maintain their 20-game winning streak.

run, resulting in a 12-7 lead before three goals before the clock wound Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) was replaced by classmate David Winsor (Boulder, Colorado) following PSU’s third goal during the third quarter. The Pioneers constructed a few threats on PSU’s net, but couldn’t convert. United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) First Team All-American Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) lost six out

in favor of Penn State.

Penn State out-shot the Pioneers 33-26 and secured 31 ground balls over Denver’s 27. four points, three goals and one assist, marking the 24th fourpoint game of his career and 21st

recorded eight saves during his time in net and conceded 11 goals, while Winsor relinquished four during the third quarter.

The Nittany Lions’ momentum goals within his duration.

The Pioneers travel to Washwhen PSU administered three ington D.C. to face Georgetown consecutive tallies to extend their lead 15-7 with 4:13 remaining in conference play at 9 a.m. MT on the game. The Pioneers rallied Saturday, April 2.

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Rodney Billups named men’s basketball head coach MADELINE ZANN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

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ever: the last time DU men’s basketball reached the Division I NCAA Tournament. Not once, in DU’s almost 60-year-long career in Division I basketball, have the Pioneers reached the emotional rollercoaster known as March Madness.

Three: the amount of times the Pioneers have played in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), the most recent of which was 2013— before that, 2005, and the furthest they have ever advanced was the basketball hasn’t been competitive at a national level in a long time.

However, hopefully some new blood is about to change that.

On March 14, three days after the announcement that previous head coach Joe Scott—with nine years, a 130-117 record and one NIT play under his belt with the Pioneers—would not be retained, DU announced that Rodney Billups, a DU alumnus, would be the new head coach.

“It’s like a time warp [being back at DU],” Billups said. “The reception has been crazy. It seems like it’s been an eternity, but it’s so fun to be back here. The feel of being on campus is great.”

Not only is Billups a DU alumnus, he is a Denver native and part of a basketball family. Billups graduated from George Washington High School in Denver in 2001 before playing three seasons with DU from 2002-2005 and graduating with a degree in management. After college, Billups played professionally in Latvia and Finland for a number

of years. His brother, Chauncey Billups, graduated from George Washington High School as well, going on to be a star player for the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU) and then 17-season career in the NBA. Drafted by the Celtics third overall, Billups most notably played for the Detroit Pistons, also had stints with the Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York

lups, DU, the students and everyone else involved in the program, and hiring Billups should be a step in the right direction for the Pioneers.

“They want to do it [compete for championships], the student athletes, the university wants to compete and I think we have the right guys, we have the right coaches,” Billups said. But championships aren’t his only priority: “My goal is to graduate

kids. He also will look to Texas, California and the rest of the West Coast for players.

Billups’ focus is not only on engaging the student athletes, but the student body as well. As a former member of the DU student body, Billups recognizes the complexity of the DU population and the importance of them as well. He hopes that basketball can transcend just the court and bring students together, not only in support of the basketball team, but of each other.

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Rodney Billups was named the new head coach of DU’s men basketball team on March 14.

Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.

Before returning to DU, Billups was an assistant coach for the CU men’s basketball team for four years. Previously, he was Operations for two years. During his tenure as an assistant coach, CU made the NCAA Tournament four times, including this season, and accumulated 108 wins.

Competing for championships like CU is an important goal for Bil-

[the players] look forward to is how I’m going to play and give them a little more life and a little more fun out there,” Billups said. “This program is theirs, not mine. I’m just the leader and I think that once they buy into that they’ll play for each other.

I’m here for them.”

Looking further into the future, as it is late in the year for recruiting, one of Billups’ main recruiting prior-

most important thing.”

At 33, Billups is relatively young, but that youth should make him more relatable for the players and inject some much needed energy into a program that’s been mostly stagnant for a number of years. The current players, none of whom were recruited by Billups, will have to coalesce around Billups and future recruits will have to stand out in order for that to happen, though.

“I think the main thing that they

and everybody can come together and celebrate that,” Billups said. “If there’s anything that the students want me to do, don’t feel afraid or worried that I’m going to say no.

Just come in and ask. Students are important, students run this place, without them, there’s no school. I’m here for you guys, and hopefully you guys are here for me.”

The student body has demonstrated its ability to come together to celebrate its sports during past lacrosse and hockey successes.

Hopefully under Billups’ leadership, students will engage with basketball more than they have in the past and will have a reason to do so, as well. Billups is looking to the future to create a winning team that the Pioneers will be able to rally behind.

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he No. 11 Denver gymnastics will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2016 NCAA Regionals on April 2, where they are ranked as the second seed. The Denver Pioneers will face the No. 2 University of Florida, host team No. 16 University of Minnesota, No. 20 University of Missouri, Ohio State University and Brigham Young University for its 18th consecutive NCAA Regionals appearance.

Based on their Regional Qualifying Score (RQS), the Pioneers, along with the other 35 top ranked programs in the country, will compete at the NCAA Regionals hosted by one of the following universities; Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota or Utah. The teams advance to the NCAA Championships hosted in Fort Worth, Texas at the Fort Worth Convention Center for the second consecutive year, along with event winners and present on a qualifying team.

Following a second place finish at the Big 12 Champion-

ships on Saturday, March 19 and a RQS of 196.725, the Pioneers are hopeful to advance to their fourth NCAA Championship in program history following their regional performance.

The Pioneers are led by senior Nina McGee (Cincinnati, Ohio), who recently was announced as a finalist for the prestigious American Athletic Inc (AAI) Award presented to the most outstanding senior female gymnast in the nation. McGee also received four regular season All-American honors. She was named first team All-American on floor and all-around, as well as second team All-American on vault and the bars, an impressive feat.

Last year, McGee tied for second on the floor and 11th place allaround at the NCAA Championships. In her senior campaign, McGee earned multiple DU records. Her record-breaking performances included an allaround score of 39.775, a floor score where she received a perfect 10.000 on three different occasions and most individual career titles with 94.

Preparing to finish out her senior season, McGee reflected on her experience as a stu-

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dent-athlete for DU. “(It’s) been a blessing and to be where I am now, I’m just really grateful. I’m very excited and motivated coming off of last year’s season and my finishes at Nationals. Going into the remainder of this season I know where I could be and I know that I could be on top, so that’s what I’m focusing on individually,” McGee said.

Nina’s phenomenal senior season is supported by a strong team effort. Freshmen Diana

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Chesnok (Charlotte, North Carolina) and Kaitlyn Shou (Orlando, Florida) have made crucial contributions during their breakout seasons. Upperclassmen Julia Ross (Henderson, Nevada) and Maggie Laughlin (Scottsdale, Arizona) have provided consistency essential to the team’s continued success.

“We have this fire coming out of the conference,” McGee said.

“We just need to keep that flame lit and fueling our confidence at Regionals and into Nationals.”

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n March 26, the DU Pioneers battled the Boston University Terriers in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Prior to the tournament, DU was ranked No. 6 in the NCAA, while BU was ranked No. 9. Four teams from the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) competed in the first round of the tournament: DU, University of North Dakota, St. Cloud State University and University of Minnesota-Duluth.

DU completely dominated BU, tallying a whopping seven goals. The Denver defense was able to hold BU to only two goals, both of which were scored in the third period. The final score was 7-2, which advanced DU to the West Regional Final against Ferris State University.

The first goal of the game came with about six minutes remaining in the first. Freshman Blake Hillman (Elk River, Minnesota) scored on BU’s senior goalie Sean Maguire (Powell River, Canada) after the puck bounced off Hillman’s skate.

Assists on the goal came from freshman Troy Terry (Denver) and junior Evan Janssen (Green Bay, Wisconsin). The Pioneers got on the board again with two minutes remaining in the first; this time with freshman super-

star Dylan Gambrell (Bonney Lake, Washington) scoring his 16th goal of the season.

A penalty on BU given at the the next period, which allowed junior defenseman Will Butcher (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) to score on the power play 30 seconds into the second. Two and half minutes later, junior Matt Marcinew (Calgary, Canada) hammered one past Maguire to increase DU’s lead to four. After the fourth DU goal, Maguire was pulled from the BU goal and replaced by sophomore Connor LaCouvee (Qualicum Beach, Canada).

Junior Evan Janssen added to the DU lead to bring the score to 5-0. Talented BU freshman Charlie McAvoy (Long Beach, New York) was handed a five minute major penalty for charging.

Shortly afterwards, BU sophomore Brandon Hickey (Leduc, Canada) also received a penalty, which led to Butcher scoring his second goal of the night on DU’s two-man advantage.

With seven minutes remaining in the game, BU finally got on the board with a goal from senior Danny O’Regan (Needham, Massachusetts). DU’s lead continued to grow after senior Nolan Zajac’s (Winnipeg, Canada) slapshot went wide and junior Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California) scored on the wrap around.

The final goal of the game was scored by BU senior Mike Moran (Marshfield, Massachusetts) to bring the final score to 7-2.

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Freshman Troy Terry (Denver), who had 3 assists in the game, celebrates a goal.

After winning against BU, the Pioneers faced the Ferris State University (FSU) Bulldogs on Sunday, March 26.

DU’s scoring began early with a power play goal from sophomore Danton Heinen (Langley, Canada), assisted by Gambrell, but FSU did not let DU’s lead last very long. Junior Gerald Mayhew (Wyandotte, Michigan) scored on DU goaltender Tanner Jaillet (Red Deer, Canada). Gambrell would bring the lead back after scoring on FSU with one minute again on a power play with only 20 seconds left in the period. The goal by freshman Corey Mackin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) ended the

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The only goal scored in the second came from Moore. FSU tied the game in the third period with a goal from Kyle Schempp (Saginaw, Michigan). However, DU went on a game with goals being scored by Hillman, Zajac, and senior Quentin the West Regional Final was 6-3, with DU coming out on top.

On Thursday April 7, DU will face the University of North Dakota in Tampa Bay, Florida for the semifinal game of the 2016 NCAA Frozen Four. This is the first time DU has been to the Frozen Four since 2005, when they won the NCAA Championship. If DU defeats UND, they will compete for the national title.

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Forward Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California) celebrates a score against Boston.

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Senior Quentin Shore (Denver) focuses during the game against Ferris State.

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Jillian Queri elected as editor-in-chief JILLIAN QUERI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ear Clarion readers and fellow Pioneers, My name is Jillian Queri and I am the recently elected editor-in-chief of the Clarion. Myself, along with my Executive Editor Kellsie Brannen, are thrilled and humbled to be taking on our new positions.

In lieu of providing a boring description of my life and who I am, I will leave you with the basics: I’m from Park City, Utah, a journalism major with minors in leadership and sustainability and an outdoor enthusiast. When I’m not on campus, you tains of Colorado or Utah. In regards to journalism, I’ve been passionate about writing for as long as I can remember and I’ve known that I’ve wanted to pursue journalism since my glory days as an eighth grader.

On a more serious note, Connor W. Davis, my editor emeritus, has will guide both Kellsie, myself and the Clarion in the right direction.

Both Connor and Executive Editor Emeritus Meg McIntyre handed over

newspaper, and I couldn’t be more excited to continue to grow and challenge this publication.

There are a lot of responsibilities that come with being the editor-inchief, but more than anything, there are opportunities. editors, illustrators, photographers, social media managers and a faculty advisor, the Clarion is in a great position to evolve into both a bigger and better publication. By utilizing and improving upon our presence on social media platforms, along with pushing our limits as writers and creators, the “Voice of the Pioneers” is destined for a bright future.

As editor-in-chief, I am determined to increase our presence within the DU community, whether that be through photography or greater campus involvement. The Clarion should be in the hands of all Pioneers and every member of the DU community is more than welcome to contribute.

Inclusive excellence is as important to the Clarion as it is to DU. We want anyone and everyone to attend our meetings (every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Driscoll Underground); if you love to write, please reach out. If you have a passion for comics, send us your drawings. Do you frequently attend concerts? Send us your reviews. Are

you passionate about taking pictures? Share them with us. Do you have an opinion about something DU related? Submit a Letter to the Editor. This paper is your paper, DU. Let’s make it the best that it can be.

As I continue to lead the Clarion and I will utilize the power of the press to unite our campus. Some might say that newspapers are dying, but the Clarion won’t, at least not on my watch.

I am honored to be in this position and I am determined to improve the Clarion and evolve this publication into what I know it can be. More than anything, I am here for the DU community and always open to ideas and suggestions, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me at duclarioneditor@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support and go Pioneers!

All the best and many thanks, Jillian Queri

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Queri, a lifelong journalist and former sports editor, became editor-in-chief last quarter.

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Moving the Clarion into the 21st century KELLSIE BRANNEN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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ear readers, My name is Kellsie Brannen and I have just stepped in as the new executive editor of the Clarion.

Although Editor-in-Chief Jillian and I have been in the throws of transitioning into our new positions over the past few weeks, I wanted to introduce myself and lay out what I hope and plan to bring to the Clarion and DU. A bit about myself, I am a junior from Colorado Springs majoring in strategic communications and minoring in emergent digital practices. I’ve lived in Colorado all of my life and have been involved in journalism since the beginning of high school.

In taking this position, I certainly have big shoes to fill. The dedication on the part of the previous Executive Editor Meg McIntyre, as well as Editor Emeritus Connor W. Davis, was instrumental in getting the Clarion to where it is today. I hope to, along with Jill, use this great starting point as a platform to continue to improve the Clarion and bring it into the 21st century.

Our emphasis on social media will continue to increase and improve, mainly through the cultivation and continued evolution of our newsletter, introduced just last quarter. In looking to successful media products such as

within the next school year. We hope to increase the use of multimedia tools in our reporting in order to present quality news in new and innovative ways.

Finally, we hope to increase student participation in the Clar-

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Brannen, former lifestyles editor, joins Jillian Queri as the new leadership of the Clarion.

the Skimm, we hope to bring DU news to students and the community in the most effective and available manner.

Another exciting development coming to the Clarion is the introduction of a video editor sometime

ion. I encourage anyone who is interested to come to a Clarion meeting on Mondays at 6 p.m. in Driscoll Underground. Anyone who is interested in journalism, enjoys writing or even wants to improve his or her writing is a per-

fect candidate. We want a variety events on campus to make the most well-rounded and quality product possible.

That being said, with the incorporation of multi-media more and more into the Clarion, even those who aren’t keen on writing are welcome to come to meetings.

We need illustrators, cartoonists, social media mavens and more.

We also strongly encourage students to engage with our content, both through conversation, on social media and by talking to us.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, ideas or just want to talk, please feel free to email me at duclarionexecutiveeditor@ gmail.com. Letters to the Editor about on campus events or Clarion content are always welcome also.

Overall, I hope to not only increase the use of new media through which to communicate news to the DU community, but also increase Clarion engagement with the community and vise-versa.

Again, please feel free to reach out to me about anything at all, and remember to keep calm and Clarion.

Best, Kellsie Brannen

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Chancellor Chopp moves to stand with students NICK STUBLER CLASS OF 2017

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ivest DU left a meeting with the administration on November 9, 2015, frustrated. The campaign was invited to meet with the four people most responsible for DU’s investments in the fossil fuel industry: Chancellor Chopp, Vice Chancellor Craig Woody, Board of Trustees (BOT) Chair Doug Scrivner, and BOT Investment Committee Chair KC Gallagher.

Although Divest DU was optimistic about the opportunity to align the endowment with DU’s values, no real progress was made by the meeting’s end.

The meeting lacked any genuine engagement with Divest DU. Our administrators, led by Chancellor Chopp, did not come with specific questions or agenda items to discuss, and they explicitly said “No” to our two most important demands. First, they refused to publicize the amount of money the institution has invested in the fossil fuel industry, claiming that they were not legally required to be honest and transparent with their students as a private institution. Second, they explicitly refused to allow Divest DU to present at any BOT meetings for the rest of the year, citing that it was too short of notice to fit into their busy

agendas. Chancellor Chopp sent a clear message — taking meaningful action on the climate crisis is not a priority.

Despite administrative inaction, campaign leaders returned to campus more committed than ever, holding a 20-hour strategy retreat the first weekend of winter quarter 2016. We quickly expanded the campaign and gained overwhelming support from students and faculty.

These steps created a drastic shift in the Chancellor’s response, and we are excited to announce the following developments: First, in February, Chancellor Chopp agreed to provide the Faculty Senate with information on the endowment. While our administration’s lack of transparency with students is disappointing, the chancellor’s move towards collaboration with faculty was a step in the right direction.

Then, in March, the chancellor reached out to Divest DU with an invitation to present to the full BOT at their April 14 meeting. At this meeting, we will ask the Investment Committee to commit to voting on divestment within the month. We know that a commitment to full divestment of the endowment is possible by June, as long as the BOT removes current roadblocks.

We celebrate the students who have taken action for Climate Justice. The chancellor’s

decision to stand with the 1,600 students who have signed the petition for Fossil Fuel Divestment and support our right to address the BOT is a result of students reclaiming their power to make change, and it would not have happened without your support.

The significance of our April 14 presentation to the BOT cannot be understated, and we need your help more than ever for the meeting to be a success.

Students: Sign our petition at DivestDU.org and attend our weekly general meetings Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the

JMAC classroom to empower this campaign.

Student Organizations: Stand with the 24 groups who have already endorsed Divest DU and publicly announce your support of our mission. Learn more by emailing DivestDU@gmail.com.

Faculty: Sign the Faculty Open Letter at DivestDU.org to demonstrate your public support of students fighting for a just, livable future.

In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

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Divest DU previously met with administration officials on Nov. 9, 2015.

Pioneer Voices

Question of the week: what are your thoughts on the tuition increase?

“Tuition raises are aid has not increased.”

— kate denatale Junior New Jersey

“Raises in tution without a increase in scholarships is not productive and should be grandfathered in.”

— kassie georgantas Sophomore Texas

“The student body was not given a clear explaination about the tuition increase.”

— julia dacy Sophomore Illinois

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Construction is a step forward for DU ABBIE RANDALL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ver the past months, DU has seen multiple construction projects on the south side of campus. The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, located in between the Newman Center and Olin Hall, is still being built.

However, the Anna and J. Sie International Relations Complex, adjoining Cherrington Hall and the Sié Chéou-Kang Center, is newly finished and open for access. These new buildings, and their emphasis on different disciplines, will benefit DU students and the university itself in the future through their implications and inspirations to academics and opportunity.

The new building for engineering and computer science is part of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative, which is dedicated to promoting and expanding DU’s commitment to these fields of study. Part of growing a program is providing a physical space to support opportunities for education and growth. The newly constructed building will be powerful in being able to entice prospective STEM students, while simultaneously supporting and providing for current students’ education.

The new International Relations Complex has a slightly different purpose and effect.

DU’s programs for international studies (INTS) are already extremely strong; the Master’s program was ranked No. 11 in the country according to a

2015 survey, not to mention the school’s notable alumni, which include Condoleezza Rice and Heraldo Munoz. Since these programs are already well established thanks to their influential founders in 1964, the purpose of the recently opened building is multi-faceted, allowing it to be beneficial in multiple ways.

First and foremost, the new INTS addition will serve DU students in providing more space, as well as more advanced technology, to support learning and success. In addition, the building itself, from beautiful aesthetics to classic DU architecture and a signature blue spire, is a product of DU values; leadership, global thinking and commitment to higher education are pieces of DU that deserve recognition in the academic community. The building is proud but welcoming,

speaking to DU’s commitment to providing students with the opportunity to make a difference.

Plus, the new building includes classrooms as well as spaces for reception and interaction with guests and influential leaders, such as the balcony on the top floors. This additional building will have a positive impact on campus as a space of sharing and learning global values.

Though this construction has spanned many months, its impact and implications for the future of DU is undeniably positive.

From the new strides being made for engineering and computer science, to the re-affirmation and values of the international studies program, these new buildings are commitments to moving DU forward in order to continue beneficial and important education.

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U’s already impressive art program and current holdings have, as of Jan. 2016, massively snowballed into an even more opportunistic frontier for the DU and Denver communities. According to the DU media release, “Mr. John Madden… donated a collection of 120 artworks valued at $10 million to [DU].” The collection is dense with a massive variety of renowned artists, including American painters Thomas Hart Benton and Robert Rauschenberg, along with Italian impressionists like Francesco Gioli and Federico Zandomeneghi. Below, Dan Jacobs, Vicki Myhren Gallery director and University Art Collections curator, comments on the gift.

Q: What motivated Mr. John Madden to donate the collection

Hung Liu, Saussurea II, 2014, mixed media.

to DU? What is his relationship with DU? A: I believe that Mr. Madden has two essential motivations for the gift: 1. To partner with an institution that could safeguard the Madden Collection as a legacy for many years to come.

2. To provide educational opportunities around the collection for students, both at DU and more widely in the community.

Q: Where and when will the collection be displayed?

A: For the foreseeable future, we’ll be working with the Madden Museum of Art in Greenwood Village and will keep the artwork on display there. There will be some opportunities for our students to work on exhibitions at that location and we’ll also be highlighting select works from the University Art Collections in Greenwood Village. As you probably know,

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the university does not have an exhibition space dedicated to the University Art Collections, so this will be a fabulous outlet and a chance to help fulfill some of DU’s outreach and engagement goals under the Impact 2025 Strategic Plan.

Q: What are you anticipating will be the best benefit of the art collection coming to DU? A: I see several major benefits.

First, the quality and range of the collection will dramatically expand our ability to represent major portions of American and European art history. This, in turn, has already begun to attract the attention of other major art collectors and I expect to see more high-quality gifts to DU as a direct result of Mr. Madden’s leadership. Finally, the emphasis on providing student access to working with this collection and expanding their own personal and

professional horizons is really the heart of this opportunity.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to share?

A: I also wanted to mention how important DU’s senior leadership has been in supporting our relationship with Mr. Madden and the Madden family. Chancellor Chopp, Chairman Doug Scrivner and Vice Chancellor Armin Afsahi and his team have all been actively involved. I think this support was essential to the success of this relationship and I feel very positive about what that means for the future of the arts at DU.

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Dale Chihuly, Bowls, late 20th century glass bowl and vase.

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Reviewing Denver’s many restaurants, bars, breweries, food trucks, coffeeshops and everything in between

Komotodo Sushi Burrito: 2.5 / 5.0 stars

chloe barrett | clarion Komotodo’s burrito ingredients include everything from crab and shrimp to chicken and steak.

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o accommodate a city that loves fewer things more than burritos, Komotodo Sushi Burrito emerged in October in downtown Denver. Located in Writer Square, the fast-casual eatery combines a wide array of sushi ingredients into over a dozen burrito compositions along with salads, sides and desserts.

Favorites include the Sunrise Sumo Burrito, where yellowfin tuna, surimi crab, pickled red cabbage, English cucumber, romaine lettuce, avocado, masago roe and peanut sauce are crammed into a “tortilla” of seaweed ($10)—though diners may also surpass the predetermined burrito compilations to construct their own.

This newest hybrid bite sensation has been taking the internet by storm, but can only actually be found in a few locations across the U.S. Determined—and albeit, a little cautious—to participate in the unique portable sushi game, this Grinder ventured to the parking-scarce center south of the 16th Street Mall. The eatery’s minimalist decor and string of compartmentalized ingredients to be used at the diner’s discretion is reminiscent of a Chipotle.

However, unlike a Chipotle—the popularity of which is denoted by a long line of customers at almost any time of day—Komotodo lacked any visitors at all during lunchtime hours on a Thursday.

Upon an employee’s recommendation, I chose the Firey Crunch Burrito, a monstrous production made with shrimp tempura, surimi crab, pickled red cabbage, cucumber, avocado, shaved carrots, onion tempura The “burritos” come sliced in half and wrapped in paper—ideal for on-the-go dining. Part way into my meal, however, I discovered the paper’s true purpose was to mask the inherent messiness of sushi the size of a baby’s head; remove it and the contents unfurl, most ungracefully, into your lap.

Another qualm I had is that my roll was stingy with its core ingredients; the shrimp and crab was so lacking that at times it was undetectable. By the same token, the other ingredients, primarily the seaweed, went a step past plensistency and in taste. By the time I got to the second half, I’d had more

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pring is a time of renewal and rebirth. With the winter cold slowly dispersing and snowfall being isolated to quickly melting storms, it is time for the city to start up again with outdoor and festive activities. Here’s a list of six different events throughout the city to check out this spring in Denver: The Friday Night Bazaar The Friday Night Bazaar in Denver’s artsy RiNo neighborhood is held indoors in an old manufacturing warehouse, so rain or snow is not an issue.

Night Bazaar works to combine top local talent with consumers looking for a different vibe on a Friday night, combining food trucks, cocktails, local vendors, live music and more. The Bazaar vendors are open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a bar open from two p.m. till closing and is located at 2450 Larimer St. The Bazaar is only open until April 2, so make sure to visit it this week.

Cinco de Mayo This Mexican holiday is a well-known marker of spring and the start of the outdoor party season. The Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place in Denver’s Civic Center Park. This huge event brings more than 400,000 visitors a year and features exhibitions, cultural food and drink, live entertainment, a parade and the very popular green chile cookout. The Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival is held May 2 and 3.

Denver Day of Rock Taking place on May 28, the Denver Day of Rock is the perfect way to cap off the spring quarter. Happening over five outdoor stages throughout downtown Denver, the event is free

and supports the Amp the Cause Nonprofit, a Denver based nonprofit that works to help families via education and health funds supplied through entertainment and community service programs.

16th Street is the main focal point of the event, where the majority of the performances will take place.

Denver Art Museum On April 2 and May 7, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is free to all visitors, creating a great opportunity for one to check out the DAM’s fantastic offerings and visiting exhibitions. The DAM is located at 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy. in downtown Denver.

The Five Points Jazz Festival This event takes place in the historic “Harlem of the West”.

The festival offers listeners the ability to take in over 30 jazz performances, as well as enjoy the vibrant community and vendors of the Five Points neighborhood, for no charge on Saturday May 16 at the intersection of Welton Street and 27th.

First Friday Art Walks The Santa Fe Art District is one of the most culturally vibrant neighborhoods in Denver. On the first Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (May 6 and June 3 remaining during the academic year), galleries and vendors open their doors to strolling patrons who can window shop or actually shop some of the West’s greatest art. Food trucks and other vendors surround the district on adjoining streets.

Spring is what you make of it, whether through cultural and fun events such as these or through spring skiing or hiking, the best way to treat yourself during the season is by going out and enjoying the many offerings of Denver and the golden rays that shower it.

to beat my precarious roll to the punch, dumping the contents out on my plate and sparing my lap.

Bottom line: you cannot include all the ingredients in one bite like with traditional sushi. One must be prepared to commit to just unpleasant combinations such as, but not limited to, seaweed, overcooked rice and pickled red cabbage. Another disclaimer—parking is expensive at best and a nightmare at worst, you’re much better wouldn’t recommend eating your sushi burrito aboard.

chloe barrett | clarion Komotodo is a fast and easy dining choice for a nontraditional night out or a casual lunch.

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e all know the popular spring break destinations: a sunny, beach-filled vacation in Mexico, a road trip to the coast or a week of sightseeing in a big city like New York or Chicago. While a majority of spring breakers have participated in one or more of these trips at some point, others have decided to go a different route.

With the promise of spring ourselves chasing sunshine and fresh air during this week-long reprieve from classes. Road trips camping and time spent outdoors are becoming increasingly popular trips for college students to take during their spring vacations.

I spoke to a couple of Pioneers spring break.

Junior Paul Sherman is no stranger to outdoor adventure.

Originally from a suburb of Chicago, Sherman has taken advantage of everything Colorado has

Denver. An avid hiker and camper, he and a couple of friends decided to spend their break exploring Utah’s national parks.

Over the course of a week, Sherman and his friends either drove or camped their way through some of the most well known natural landmarks in the U.S. One of the to Zion National Park, located in Western Utah. The hike “Angel’s Landing” proved to be quite the challenge, but Sherman claims rewarding views I have ever seen.”

The following days were filled with nights spent under the stars and warm days exploring outside.

Looking back on his trip, Sherman has few complaints. “Utah quickly earned a spot at the top of my list of favorite places I’ve been, and I’m confident that a road trip, and the route we took, offered up-close sights an airplane ride will not.”

When junior Corin Panozzo and three friends were planning their spring break road trip, a stop at Antelope Canyon was placed at the top of their list of things to see. Deciding on the “Four Corners” route, Panozzo and her friends passed through

Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah to sightsee, camp and enjoy the outdoors.

By Wednesday afternoon of their trip, Panozzo and friends found themselves bouncing in an open-air truck headed toward the much-anticipated Antelope Canyon. With camera in hand and baseball cap pulled down against the wind and sand, Panozzo and her group followed their Navajo guide into the narrow entrance of the canyon.

“The canyon itself is beautiful,” said Panozzo. “The walls are smoothed down and grooved due have shaped it over the years.”

While a visit to Antelope Canyon was a priority for Panozzo and her group, they tried not to plan too much of the trip and allowed themselves to be pleasantly surprised at what came their way. The absence of a strict schedule offered a sense of spontaneity.

“If you are on the road and you see something interesting, you have the freedom to to go and check it out,” said Panozzo.

There’s no wrong decision when deciding where to spend one’s spring break, but stories like these prove that sometimes the best times are those spent in the great outdoors.

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One road tripper enjoying the stunning view in Horseshoe Bend, Arizona.

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DU VIEW: Spring Break Edition 1. A view of the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs—Chloe Barrett 2. Antelope Canyon in Arizona, shaped and smoothed down by seasonal flash floods—Corin Panozzo 3. A peak of the Aspen Highlands—Maggie Morlind 4. A view of a Mission Beach sunset in San Diego—Brooke Shellhorn 5. The Mall of America amusement park—Avery Hitchcock 6. A view of the beach in La Jolla, California—Michaele Waltz

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‘Batman v Superman’ is superhuman garbage

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Ben Affleck (“Gone Girl”) and Henry Cavil (“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) star as Batman and Superman, respectively in DC’s sequel to “Man of Steel.” The film, however, is incoherent and nonsensical.

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atman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” a direct sequel to 2013’s highly divisive “Man of Steel,” sees

seeking revenge against Superman (Henry Cavill, “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) for the destruction of Metropolis and the deaths of civilians that came as a result of the prealso seeks to swiftly set up the Justice League universe by introducing Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot, “Fast and Furious”) and Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg, “The Social Network”) as well of the team.

If that sounds like a setup for a fun and exciting battle between

two of the most iconic characters in American pop culture, then be prepared for the most disappointing and borderline insulting superSuperman” is, in reality, an utterly nonsensical, exhausting slog that leaves one begging for release from its grasp by the time it’s all said and done. It is joyless, unimaginative and expects its audience to adore it because of its characters (which heroes into borderline sociopaths) and disregard the fact that it is mindless. To get an overall feel for imagine a teenage boy playing with

Synder’s (“Man of Steel’) direction because there practically is none.

He gives the audience no room to breathe, dizzyingly moving from one subplot to another with no regard for story or pacing. to give life to their roles, but they literally run out of time before the absurd monologue or uninspired montage of explosions. The script is so preoccupied with setting up future installments that it often forgets there is a story to tell. In fact, the titular showdown between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel takes up only around ten minutes

hours, except he’s pretentious, has a $200 million budget and has no interest in providing anything even remotely entertaining.

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Mutant Ninja Turtle on steroids, a mind numbing cavalcade of boring hour. In between these sequences, throw in a couple of pointless and confusing dream sequences, out of thin air rescues and blink and you’ll miss it introductions to other superheroes, and you’ve got “Batman v Superman.” It’s wishful thinking to believe one can even begin to process everything that happens in this trash heap.

Don’t see “Batman v Superman.” No one deserves the torture of having to sit through a film so thoroughly incompetent and disgustingly smug. It’s a film that should not be allowed to exist, and when you see it in the store bargain bins later this year, make sure to bury it deep below the other films keeping it company.

It simply doesn’t get any worse than this.

Spanish garage pop band Hinds dazzles at Lost Lake JOCELYN ROCKHOLD STAFF WRITER

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t’s not everyday that you see a garage pop band from Madrid, but on March 22 at Lost Lake Lounge, Hinds played a sold-out show to some of Denver’s biggest music fans.

Hinds, though technically an opener for SWMRS, garnered the attention of most of the crowd, and rightfully so—the four-piece put on an explosively energetic show that could be considered one of the best sets in Denver this year.

Hinds, comprised of vocalist and guitarist Carlotta Cosials,

vocalist and guitarist Ana García Perrote, bassist Ade Martin and drummer Amber Grimbergen, is that cool band you wish you knew when you were 16—this garage pop group has a contagious sound and compelling stage presence. Armed with beers and scrunchies, Hinds put on a set bubbling with uncontrollable vitality and a barely contained party vibe that threatened to spill over at any moment.

Cosials in particular seemed to incite this vibe. She was an expert at commanding the energy of the crowd—she pulled and pulled for more, asking people to dance, to crowd surf, to sing as loud as they possibly could. Sweaty bodies

pressed together in order to get closer to the girls and audience members enthusiastically yelled bouts of praise at random points in the set. Most seemed to be there that was ultimately proved later in the night as Lost Lake thinned out before second opener The Frights took the stage, and was even more sparse when punk rockers SWMRS hopped up as the headliner.

Highlights of the performance included “Fat Calmed Kiddos” early in the set, “Chili Town” and “San Diego.” The best song of the night, however, was “Garden,” one of Hinds’ most popular tunes.

There’s an odd association in

any sort of alternative music that equates popular with bad, but in the case of Hinds, “Garden” is the type of song that sends the crowd into a frenzy of happy yelling and wild jumping despite its mainstream popularity.

Despite the fact that the band had just played 16 shows at South

by Southwest (SXSW) only a few days before the show, Hinds proved that they are always ready to rock.

Denver was lucky enough to catch the group, as they aren’t a permanent band on SWMRS’ tour, but with some good luck and a lot of hope, Hinds will be back in Colorado sometime soon, preferably on a headlining tour.

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ZAYN debuts solo album ‘Mind of Mine’ JOCELYN ROCKHOLD STAFF WRITER

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hen Zayn Malik stumbled up on the X-Factor stage in 2010, bleary-eyed and sleepy, he, like the rest of the world, had no idea what level of fame and success he would gain of the world’s most popular boy band, he announced on March 25, 2015 that he would be leaving the group. Exactly one year later, the now solo artist released his debut album “Mind of Mine.”

The hype surrounding “Mind of Mine” was seemingly chaotic and grew with singles such as “PILLOWTALK,” a sultry song with explicit lyrics that would never be found in a One Direction tune. The rebrand surrounding Malik is stunning; he is the cool guy, the one that rides motorcycles and smokes cigarettes, the new R&B artist that makes sexy pieces of art. rebrand and represents more of Malik’s actual musical style than

did his time in One Direction. As excited as the world appeared to be for this album, it’s a bit anticlimactic—“Mind of Mine” is in no way a bad album, but with 18 tracks on the deluxe version, some parts seem to fall short of others.

A few songs are gorgeous, sizzling, downbeat numbers and some seem to just exceed boring.

You won’t really find any Bieber-esque bangers here (with the exception of “Like I Would”), but you will discover beautiful tracks such as “BoRdErSz,” a slow hitting-tune that showcases Malik’s penchant for tracks with a burning intensity hiding underneath.

“BeFour” and “dRuNk,” two other stand-out songs, follow the same suit as “BoRdErSz”—it’s clear that Malik succeeds with The Weeknd-style music.

The most alluring track on “Mind of Mine,” however, comes with “INTERMISSION: fLoWer.” A song that only lasts one minute and 44 seconds may not seem like it could hold much substance, but when Malik sings in his father’s native tongue, Urdu, it seems like one of the most powerful moments in recent pop history.

Malik is notably one of America’s

only Muslim pop stars, and has faced much irrational and hateful commentary regarding this. Singing in Urdu is obviously important to Malik, and for his Muslim and Pakistani fans—in addition to this vital step in music, “INTERMISSION: fLoWer” is exquisitely sung.

Other songs miss the mark on “Mind of Mine.” “fOoL fOr YoU” PHOTO COURTESY OF RAPGENIUS.COM seems especially “Mind of Mine” is Zayn Malik’s first album since leaving One Direction. out of place on the record, and “lUcOzAde” fails Malik doesn’t disappoint. He still to catch any interest. The record has room to explore further into would be much, much better if four R&B and hip-hop, and “Mind of Mine” is quite promising, despite songs like “sHe” to breathe and garner the attention they deserve.

So should you buy “Mind of However, for a debut album in a Mine?” Absolutely. Should you expect it to be the best album of what he previously performed with, 2016? Absolutely not.

Best podcasts to check out over spring quarter SYDNEY KAPP

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n the simplest of terms, a podcast is a talk back radio kind of style, similar to talk radio that you can download onto your phone. There are thousands of podcasts that will be interesting Due to this large range in topics, it’s hard to narrow down a list of potential podcasts to follow to only a few.

However, below are some of this

year’s more popular podcasts ready to be downloaded and listened to.

“Serial”

For the “Making a Murderer” fans out there, this podcast will be perfect for you. This murder with investigative journalism and the exploration of shady happenings in the world around us. Sarah Koenig and her crew investigate these strange goings-on. For example, in episode one in the second series, “Dustwun,” Pfc. Bowe Berg-

dahl leaves a U.S army outpost in Afghanistan later to realize he was over his head. The murderous podcast has two seasons. Serial has become the most popular podcast of all time. The case that originally shot the podcast to fame was the Adnan case. Adnan Syed, a man convicted of murder in Baltimore, and his case were held up to criticism through the popular podcast.

news, announcements of the Sher-

“Sodajerker on Songwriting”

TED Talks sponsored by NPR. “TED Radio Hour” discusses inventions, new approaches to old problems and

“Sodajerker on Songwriting” discusses the songwriting process with numerous famous and well-known artists. Simon and Brian, the Songjerker songwriting team, originated in Liverpool in the United Kingdom, birthplace of one of their idols, The Beatles. Some of their past podcast interviews feature Rufus Wainwright, The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr and the Bacon Brothers, featuring actor and musician Kevin Bacon.

“Welcome Vale”

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happenstances that have occurred in the town. There’s even been a novel called “Welcome to Night Vale.” For the “Supernatural” and “Under the Dome” fans out there, “Welcome to Night Vale” will be perfect for you.

TED Radio Hour

Each individual show is centered source of happiness, for example.

The most downloaded TED Radio Hour is the episode “Seven Deadly Sins.” The episode is unique—while most episodes have three to four speakers, this episode has seven, deadly sin. A new segment comes out every week.

Night

“Welcome to Night Vale” is a twice-monthly surrealist podcast.

The style is in the form of community updates for the town of Night Vale.

The podcast discusses local weather,

Podcasts are an easy and fun way to listen and learn about the world around you. Most podcasts are easily downloadable through devices such as iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube and the app Podbank.

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“Serial” gained fame after its episode about Baltimore resident Adnan Syed.

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Fr e s h a l b u m s Upcoming concerts to be released promise wide range ALEX BUIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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enver will see some choice performers stopping in for the April festivities.

Big name hip-hop and reggae acts concentrate around April 20, oddly enough. However, the surrounding weekends still hold bountiful promise for the avid show-goer. Behold a packed schedule spanning across the entire month. Here is a trimmed edition of Songkick’s Denver concerts for April, which addresses a multiplicexpanse of sonic appreciation in Denver. The venues are incredibly unique, ranging from the dingy cobwebs of Broadway’s Hi-dive to the geological timeline of Red Rocks.

The music culture of the Mile High trasting the adventurous wilderness due west in the Rockies and south in the Great Sand Dunes.

Highlights of April involve the inevitable heavy lineup during the most frenzied hippie day of the year

PHOTO COURTESY OF DOMINORECORDCO.COM Alex Turner and Miles Kane form The Last Shadow Puppets, who are coming out with a new album.

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here are not too many bigname albums coming out this April, but that is no excuse to ignore the music scene this month. There are still some great works set for release in the next few weeks, so do not miss out.

On April 1, The Last Shadow Puppets will drop “Everything You’ve Come to Expect.” This group is lesser known, though they have been active since 2007.

The Last Shadow Puppets is comprised of four members who perform baroque-style pop music.

They are comparable to the group the Arctic Monkeys, since the lead singer, Alex Turner, is the same for both. “Everything You’ve Come to Expect” will be the band’s second album. The label has already released the title song and two other tracks from the album, and it seems promising.

Also on April 1, the band Weezer will release its new album entitled “Weezer.” The band is an alternative rock and pop group, founded in 1992. They have successfully produced many albums over the years, and their newest should be just as great. Some of Weezer’s top hits include “Say It Ain’t So,” “Island in the Sun,” “The Sweater Song” and “Buddy Holly.”

On the same day, hard southern rock group Black Stone Cherry will release “Kentucky.”

The band was founded in 2001

as a hard rock group. This will be the band’s fifth album, and though they have recently changed record labels, an album named after their location of origin promises a great return to the group’s roots.

Later, on April 8, “Cleopatra” will be released by The Lumineers. This group is based in Denver and it was founded in 2002 as an indie rock band. The band has slowly gained popularity over the years, and their recent work includes writing a track for “The Walking Dead” and the song “The Hanging Tree,” which premiered in the third film installment of “The Hunger Games” and went on to top charts in multiple countries.

The Lumineers’ newest album, “Cleopatra,” is long-awaited and should be a hit.

One album that all Denver residents should check out is “Denver,” the new album from Neil Michael Hagerty and The Howling Hex! Hagerty and The Howling Hex! are continuing their work together from years past, and this album encompasses their talents. It is said to be overflowing with energy and great rock and roll. It is definitely one to check out, if even only for its namesake.

“Views from the 6,” by rapper and singer Drake, which has an unknown exact release date, though it should be sometime soon. Keep an eye out for all the music to be released in the coming weeks—it will not disappoint.

satiated with a range of performers during the midweek. On Tuesday the 19th, Red Rocks hosts the alldos like Redman, Ghostface, Joey Bada$$ and The Underachievers.

Meanwhile, 1st Bank Center will charge top dollar for George Clinton, the magistrate of Parliament Funkadelic and Red Hot Chili Peppers producer on Freaky Styley.

Wednesday the 20th provides a simple solve for most genre enthusiasts between Flosstradamus at Red Rocks or the active performers of Wu Tang at Cervantes. Afroman serves holiday leftovers on the 21st at Cervantes.

Other gemstones of April include a giant electronic music party at Cervantes with a dual venue event at the end of the month. Gary Clark Jr., blues proprietor, will grace the Ogden Theatre in a soul-raising sermon. Deer Tick is set to crash the Bluebird Theatre with their latest album Negativity. Classic big band The Glenn Miller Orchestra will return to the deceased frontman’s college stomping grounds in Boulder, where they’ve built a tribute ballroom to the jazz extraordinaire.

And, last but maybe least, Canada’s heartthrob, Justin Bieber, will capture the hearts of over 20,000 people at the gigaplex arena called

the Pepsi Center. Tickets start at $180 or approximately nine trips to Colfax’s theater district.

Apr. 2: Iggy Pop at Ellie Caulkins Opera House Apr. 3: Juelz Santana at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Apr. 4: Justin Bieber at the Pepsi Center Apr. 6: Gary Clark Jr. at the Ogden Theatre Apr. 8: Lotus in Aspen Apr. 9: Father John Misty at Ellie Caulkins Opera House Apr. 10: Deer Tick at the Bluebird Theatre Apr. 13: Iron Maiden at the Pepsi Center Apr. 14 & 15: Flatbush Zombies, A$AP Twelvy and Remy Banks at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Apr. 16: Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Glenn Miller Ballroom Apr. 17: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at Marquis Theater Apr. 19: Method Man, Redman, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Collie Buddz, Joey Bada$$, The Underachievers, Jarred Benton, Dizzy Wright, Stick Figure and Whiskey Blanket at Red Rocks George Clinton at 1st Bank Center Apr. 20th: Snoop Dogg, Future and Kevin Gates at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre Flosstradamus at Red Rocks Redman, Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Apr. 21: Afroman at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Apr. 22: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors at the Gothic Theater Apr. 26: Hudson Mohawke at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Apr. 29: Phutureprimitive, Blockhead, The Funk Hunters and others at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

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Local band’s new album goes beyond folk doesn’t stop there. start with haunting tune “Hello over stripped-down string instrumentation complemented by bat, the bluesy track highlights everything that makes Elephant Revival what they are: intricate musicality, strong songwriting and Law’s violin solos sound slightly Celtic in nature, while the bass and

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Elephant Revival’s new album, “Petals,” transcends folk to include bluegrass, blues and more.

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n April 1, Lyons, Colorado-based band Elephant Revival released their sixth album, “Petals.”

Made up of Bonnie Paine (lead vocals, washboard, cello, musical saw), Daniel Rodriguez (lead vocals, guitar, percussion), Bridget

Dango Rose (upright bass, mandolin, harmony vocals) and Charlie Rose (banjo, pedal steel, guitar), Elephant Revival can be loosely described as a folk band, but their sound goes beyond that. Since the band’s conception in 2006, they from hip-hop, to reggae, to folk.

As seen in “Petals,” their sound ranges more along the lines of folk

sounds of the south.

“Peace Tonight,” “On and On,” “Season Song” and “Home in Your Heart” all sound more traditionally folk-rock than other tracks on the album, including “Hello You Who,” but make up a solid base for the record. The songwriting and harmonies are no less melodic and intricate than any of the other songs on the album, but it’s when Elephant Revival strays from the traditional that they really make their mark.

The title track, “Sea Monster” and “When I Fell” all stay with the listener even after the album is over because they are so distinctively

most recent folk music.

The interplay between the cello, violin and upright bass creates a sound throughout the album that’s occasionally reminiscent of a Baroque string quartet, creating an agelessness to Elephant Revival’s music. Many of their songs sound like they could have easily been written during Colorado’s earliest days as a frontier outpost, particularly “Furthest Shore.”

What really makes the album click, however, is how in tune the band is which each other. post-production, live shows prove that Elephant Revival’s talent isn’t just a trick of the production studio, and that shines on “Petals.”

Their voices harmonize subtly and easily, as do their instruments. The album simply gets better the more you listen to it.

Elephant Revival is on tour in support of “Petals,” but their next Colorado show will not be until late May. The band will be at Red Rocks time headlining the venue. Tickets are available at Red Rocks’ website.

More information about Elephant Revival can be found on their website, Facebook page and Twitter.

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nline video streaming has never been more popular.

Instant Video, Hulu and YouTube all provide TV and movie lovers with massive libraries of content. Looking only at the content of Video, there are more series and popular choice of the two--after and Chill” and not “Amazon Prime Instant Video and Chill.” However, Amazon’s video streaming service is certainly not one viewers should overlook. of acclaim for its original series such as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.” These titles are some of the most recognizable to TV audiences and many viewers release of each new season.

Amazon’s original series have not received the same amount of publicity or praise as the Netthem are still relatively popular.

“Bosch” and “The Man in the High Castle” both have similar fan ratings on IMDb to the sucously mentioned. The interesting thing about the Amazon shows is that they have somewhere in the ballpark of one eighth the number of ratings as their counterparts on people have rated “Orange is the New Black” on IMDb, while only 25,000 people have rated “The Man in the High Castle,” but both shows have an average rating of

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Rufus Sewell stars in the Amazon Prime show “Man in the High Castle,” which is raking in great reviews to rival those of Netflix originals.

8.3/10. Due to the much smaller number of reviewers, it is only fair to say that the Amazon shows may but they are just not watched by as many people.

One asset of Amazon’s streaming service is the presence of HBO shows available to subscribers.

HBO’s popular shows such as “The Newsroom” and “The Wire” are included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Instant Video.

A number of other popular HBO shows are also available. The

amount of high quality content and its library is constantly expanding. Many of the other streaming services offered online may not be the pop-culture juggernaut that Netflix is but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t look to those sites for even more high quality series and movies to enjoy.

While Amazon specifically does not have the same massive following as Netflix, it is certainly Netflix has undoubtedly made worth giving a try for a month or itself a part of pop-culture. Net- two if you are a binge consumer flix certainly boasts a significant of online television. only downside to the HBO-Amazon relationship is that “Game of Thrones” (arguably television’s most acclaimed show with 12 Emmy wins last year) costs an additional fee to be streamed instantly to your computer or whatever device you may use to watch online television. Nevertheless, the presence of HBO’s shows