DU Clarion Volume 123 Issue 7

Voice of the University of Denver Pioneers since 1899 VOL. 123, ISSUE 7

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Student-run restaurant to open on campus KELLSIE BRANNEN EXECUTIVE EDITOR ELECT

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n March 3 in the Tuscan Ballroom at DU’s Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management, a pop-up restaurant called Casa DiVino will be built and run entirely by the students of the Contemporary Cuisine class. These 15 hospitality students will do everything from decoration to cooking and everything in between.

The class puts on three events every quarter, the previous two being a dinner for beverage management on Jan. 25 and the Public Good Gala on Feb. 18.

However, this is the only event done in a restaurant rather than a banquet style—a challenge for the students.

“The kitchen we will be using for the event is definitely built for banquet-style service, which will be our biggest challenge for the event,” said senior hospitality major Alanna Giraldi of Beaverton, Oregon and general manager of the event.

The students have been planning the event since the beginning of winter quarter, working hard to ensure that every aspect of the dinner goes off without a hitch. Each member of the class is given a specific role for every event to make the process go as smooth as possible, including purchasing manager, beverage manager, marketing manager, decor manager and more.

“Through their role, each

person gets to put his or her individual ‘stamp’ on the event. It’s been a great learning experience not only about the event industry, but also about myself,” said Giraldi.

“I’ve learned a lot about being a better leader. I used to tend to micromanage and get overly involved in each aspect of planning, but I realize now that it’s about empowering others and holding them accountable.”

Casa DiVino’s menu, created by class member Daniella Chavez, is inspired by flavors from Argentina, Perú, Chile, Venezuela and Mexico. It features ceviche and empanadas among its appetizers, Argentine-style steak and tacos Mexicanos among entress, flan and agave-vanilla plantains among deserts and piso sours and mojitos for drinks. The menu pricing is very affordable at $6-10 for appetizers and desserts and $12-17 for entrees.

“The best part of this experience is getting the chance to work with my fellow students and present a product that we’ve made to the community.

We want this to be a break for students and community members during week nine, a fun night out to relax and enjoy a nice meal,” said Giraldi.

Casa DiVino will be a reservation-only restaurant, so please contact carole.bellfi@ du.edu to make one. The first reservation will be at 5:30 p.m. and the last at 8:00 p.m. Interested parties are encouraged coNNor W. daviS aNd guSto kubiak | clarioN to make a reservation as soon The reservation-only restaurant Casa DiVino will be built and ready to serve on March 3. as possible.

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An update on DU’s new science building RUTH HOLLENBACK STAFF WRITER

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onstruction of DU’s Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, situated on the east side of Olin Hall off of Iliff Avenue is forecasting completion by early August 2016. This center will serve to resolve aging issues, through research, education and outreach of DU’s students.

According to Lotta Granholm, executive director of the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging (KIHA), while faculty and staff will begin to move in early this summer, the DU community can expect an opening event in September that will feature the many different programs and projects in which this new institute is engaged.

“Named in recognition of a $10 million gift from Betty Knoebel, widow of Denver food services pioneer Ferdinand ‘Fritz’ Knoebel, the Institute will act as the overall umbrella for cooperation and partnerships between natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, the arts, lifelong learning and the university’s professional research and education programs in law, business, social work and psychology,” Granholm stated.

As executive director, Granholm is

leading the development of this insti- ness of future and current workforces tute. She describes her responsibilities serving older populations. “[The Knoebel Institute] is an as including anything from designing furniture colors, hiring faculty, coor- experiment that is especially suitable dinators and writers, to conducting for students of today,” Granholm conresearch and to being the founding tinued. She believes that by connecting vision of KIHA. The mission of this the millennials with the aging and institute is expressed clearly as “Quality in Life, Wellness, and Community”—a description of the center’s main goal, which Granholm describes is fourfold.

According to Gragusto kubiak clarion nholm, the The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging is expected to be complete| in i n s t i t u t e August 2016. aims to provide interdisciplinary research experienced baby-boom generation, teams with inventions that can make countless successes will be underway. a difference; secondly, to participate There will be many opportunities for in policy making and attitude change student involvement at the Knoebel around aging and ageism; thirdly, to Center; in fact, they are already preenhance and expand entrepreneurial- senting themselves: the institute is ism related to aging; and fourthly, to hosting a student logo competition, enhance the knowledge and prepared- seeking submissions through March

1 for the chance to win a “$500 prize and an opportunity for global industry recognition,” according to their Facebook page. Furthermore, Granholm said the DU community can expect KIHA to dispense projects like intergenerational music and arts programs, expanded interdisciplinary research projects and community immersion projects and internships.

Granholm further explained, “The laboratory hub of the Knoebel Center, scheduled to open in the summer of 2016, will occupy its own floor in the $60 million complex housing the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science.” The institute will address issues related to aging, including things like dementia, isolation, elder law and research with the potential to revolutionize the care of older adults. On Feb. 10, at DU’s Center for Professional Development’s monthly “Brain Rounds” lecture, Granholm discussed that very few other universities around the United States are equipped in the way that DU’s KIHA will soon be to approach these topics.

More information about the institute can be found on their Facebook page, “Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging - University of Denver,” or Mary B. Cullen, the coordinator, and Granholm can be contacted directly.

Fire breaks out at Seeley G. Mudd Building CONNOR W. DAVIS

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n the afternoon of Feb. 22, a fire broke out at the Seeley G. Mudd building, located at 2102 E. Wesley Ave. near the intersection of Gaylord Street according to Community Partnerships and Training Coordinator Sergeant James Johnston, Campus Safety received a call about the fire at 12:34 p.m. and were on-scene within one minute. The Denver Fire Department arrived two minutes later.

“For now, there were no injuries or major structural damage,” said Johnston in an email to the Clarion. “It is still not known how the fire was caused. The incident was isolated to the 1st floor of the south wing of the Seeley Mudd building.”

The rest of the building outside of jillian queri | clarion the south wing was re-opened by 3 p.m., There were no injuries or major damage to the building from the fire. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of and the investigation is ongoing. the fire.

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No. 2 Denver defeats No. 3 Duke in nail-biter SASHA KANDRACH

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n a thrilling clash between the two teams who claimed the past three NCAA National Men’s Lacrosse Championships, Denver topped the Duke University Blue Devils 14-12 at the Cobb County Classic on Feb. 20.

As both teams assessed one another in the opening minutes, senior attack Jack Bobzien (Littleton, Colorado) put Denver on the scoreboard first. Denver’s next two goals were generated by freshman midfielders Colton Jackson (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) and Austin French (Danville, California). With 2:18

remaining in the first quarter, Duke tallied their first of the game to trail Denver 1-3.

Duke’s late goal in the first period created Blue Devil momentum which carried into the start of the second period.

Duke tied the game at three apiece with this goal.

Freshman goalie Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) made a few crucial stops for Denver, who led the game 5-4 heading into halftime.

Duke quickly tied the game back at the start of the third quarter. Shortly after, junior midfielder Zach Miller (Steamburg, New York) beat Duke’s goalie to return Denver’s lead.

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Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) First-Team All-American Connor Cannizzaro’s (Cazenovia, New York) two goals would ensure a 9-7 lead for Denver by the end of the third.

1:51 into the final quarter, Duke tallied two goals to tie the game at nine. Denver countered on a three-goal run generated by Cannizzaro, Brendan Bomberry (Ohsweken, Ontario) and Max Planning (Alexandria, Virginia) to advance Denver 12-9 with 9:39 left in regulation.

Duke responded with a threegoal run of their own. The game was tied once more at 12, with 6:10 remaining in regulation.

Junior captain Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia) delivered the lead back to

Denver. Senior midfielder Colin Woolford (Norwalk, Connecticut) provided an insurance goal in the final minutes to secure the 14-12 lead for the Pioneers.

Cannizzaro led scoring for Denver with his second-half hat trick. In just his second career start, Ready totalled nine saves.

Jackson finished the day with three points (two goals, one assist) for the first time in his rookie season.

The Pioneers will host the Faceoff Classic beginning on Feb. 27 where Air Force, Dartmouth College and Sacred Heart University will travel to Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Air Force and Dartmouth faceoff at 11 a.m. before Denver takes on Sacred Heart at 1:30 p.m.

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BOTTOM: DU men’s lacrosse gathers at an exhibition game against Johns Hopkins.

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DU BEATS CC IN BATTLE ON BLAKE BRAIDEN ALBRECHT-REED CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Junior defenseman Will Butcher receives a pass from junior forward Matt Marcinew. The Pios won the game 4-1.

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he no. 10 ranked DU hockey team defeated unranked Colorado College by a score of 4-1 at the Battle on Blake, emerging victorious in the first-ever outdoor meeting between the two schools.

The game was played in downtown Denver at Coors Field, where 35,144 fans attended the chilly February match-up. The number of fans set an athletic event record for DU. Shortly after sunset, the puck was dropped at 6:10 p.m. and the Rocky Mountain sky turned a familiar dark blue. Crimson and gold lined the first base side of the stadium where the student section was ecstatic, the overjoyed band played with enthusiasm and alumni scurried to their seats in anticipation of a memorable experience in a unique setting.

The grand stage didn’t prove too much for the younger Pioneer players, as three freshmen recorded goals on the night.

While both goaltenders saw action, junior Tanner Jaillet (Red Deer, Alberta) was awarded the win on the night after playing the first 55 minutes and making 19 saves.

Head coach Jim Montgomery commented on the feel of the historic game after it was complete.

“It wasn’t the usual intensity you feel from the fans. It felt like it was more of a big event, like a Super Bowl,” said Montgomery.

DU was able to put emotions aside and perform under the bright Coors Field lights. The game began with a competitive and intense edge from both teams, as most Denver vs. CC games do. Players began getting more comfortable with the atmosphere and outdoor conditions once their nerves had settled.

Eager to claim a victory and the three points at stake, Denver’s cohesiveness increased midway through the first frame, putting increased pressure on CC goalie Jacob Nehama. DU outshot CC in the first period 15-8.

The scoring kicked-off when sophomore defenseman Tariq Hammond (Calgary, Alberta) centered the puck with just over three minutes left in the period.

It careened off freshmen Jarid Lukosevicius (Squamish, British Columbia), hit a CC player’s skate and slid by Nehama’s left pad. Not to be outdone, freshman Colin Staub (Colorado Springs, Colorado) tucked home a wraparound goal only 90 seconds later thanks to a buzzing effort from fellow forwards junior Emil Romig (Vienna, Austria) and senior Gabe Levin (Marina del Rey, California) in the offensive zone. Sophomore defenseman Adam Plant (Penticton, British Columbia) and Romig assisted on the score, putting DU up 2-0.

There was praise for the gritty line after the game. It was a much-needed goal which propelled the team, coming from a hard-working line.

“Gabe Levin’s line has been our best line consistently the last three games. They had one goal, but they could have had four goals in that first period,” said Montgomery.

Denver outshot CC again in the second period, but Nehema found a solid goaltending rhythm while Colorado College freshman defenseman Cole McCaskill found the back of the net. He scored on a wrist shot near the right boards, beating Jaillet through the five-hole.

Despite DU severely outshooting CC, it was only a onegoal game entering the third period with Denver leading 2-1.

With the stakes of the game reaching a high-point in such an incredible setting, the pressure forced a critical error from a CC player.

A big hit from Colorado College freshman defenseman Ben Israel delivered in his own defensive zone resulted in an interference call. Although the DU player had possessed the puck a few seconds before, the referees

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decided it was a late hit. About one minute into the powerplay, CC was penalized for having too many men on the ice, resulting in a 5-on-3 advantage for the Pioneers.

Having carried the team to a win over CC just days prior, the “Pacific Rim” line of Danton Heinen (Langley, British Columbia), Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California) and Dylan Gambrell (Bonney Lake, Washington) once again led by example for the Pioneers.

Heinen boomed a one-timer from just inside the circle, beating Nehama and giving Denver some breathing room. Junior defenseman Will Butcher (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) had slid the puck over to Heinen, while Gambrell was also credited with an assist.

With Denver still on the powerplay, Gambrell sped through the neutral zone and caught the CC defense sleeping. He entered the zone and fired a shot from the right slot which was partially blocked, but the rebound glided towards the right corner. Gambrell slithered a second shot past an out-of-position Nehama from

a near impossible angle just 15 seconds after Heinen had scored.

DU had secured a three-goal lead in the blink of an eye with about 17 minutes left to play in the game. Assists were given to Heinen and Butcher on the Gambrell goal.

The rest of the third period saw tempers flare, most notably when junior Evan Janssen (Green Bay, Wisconsin) received a kneeing penalty and another occasion when freshman Troy Terry was involved in a small, open-ice scuffle.

Both teams substituted in backup goalies with four minutes left in the game, a kind gesture to allow both players the chance to participate in live, outdoor-game action. Junior Evan Cowley (Evergreen, Colorado) stopped all five shots he faced.

The 4-1 victory was a sweet one for the Pioneers, as the win secured home-ice advantage for the team in the NCHC Tournament and third place in the conference. It took special contributions from role and star players alike for Denver to come away with the win.

Coach Montgomery commended the depth of the team and their ability to mesh.

“Everyone brings something different, but we all have to play the same way when we don’t have the puck. That’s the part that’s been really good,” he said.

The team recorded a staggering 47 shots on net, the result of having four balanced lines with abundant skill, leadership and determination.

The special night turned into a dream come true for DU hockey, as the team celebrated and took photos on the ice after completing the four-game, season series sweep of archrival Colorado College.

The event was of incredible magnitude, allowing players and fans alike the unique opportunity to soak in the outdoor experience and festivities in a once-in-a-lifetime game.

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Men’s tennis continues to have strong season CAROLYN ANGIOLLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ver the weekend of Feb. 20 and 21, the Denver men’s tennis team journeyed to Tuscon, Arizona to compete against the University of Nevada and the University of Arizona.

Leading up to this contest, the team has had a very successful start to their spring season. The season began on Jan. 23 with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)

kick-off. DU defeated the University of South Carolina 4-3, but lost to Ohio State University 4-0, giving the Pioneers a third place finish in their bracket.

The following weekend, the team traveled to Nebraska where they defeated the University of Nebraska-Lincoln 5-2 and lost to the University of Oregon 4-3. Since the Jan. 31 7-0 blowout of the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s team, DU has been undefeated. This put them on a three-game win-streak heading into the Arizona tournament. The other

two wins in the streak came from 4-3 victories over Wichita State University and Brigham Young University.

In Arizona, DU had a very impressive showing against Nevada. Junior Diogo Rocha (Lisbon, Portugal), junior Alex Gasson (Alton, United Kingdom), senior Henry Craig (Murrieta, California), senior David Fox (Surrey, United Kingdom) and junior Yannik James (St. Georges, Grenada) all secured singles victories for the team. Nevada only won one singles match.

Gasson, Craig, James and Rocha

also won their doubles matches.

Again, Nevada only won one doubles match.

The following day, Feb. 21, DU was back at it again against Arizona.

DU defeated Arizona with a 4-2 singles record and a 2-1 doubles record.

Craig, Rocha, Fox and Gasson won as singles with Gasson and Craig and Fox and sophomore Jesse Ruder-Hook (Denver, Colorado) winning as doubles.

Denver is scheduled to take on the University of Iowa on Feb. 26 and Drake University on Feb. 27.

Swimming and diving dominates conference CAROLYN ANGIOLLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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eginning on Feb. 18 and continuing over the weekend, DU’s swim and dive team were in Indianapolis, Indiana competing for the Summit League Championship title.

This weekend’s contest produced the third title in a row for DU’s team.

Both the men and women earned first place; the men finished with 975.5 points and the women with 1066.

Individual honors were also awarded. Senior Dylan Bunch

(Boulder City, Nevada) won Summit League MVP honors for the men, while junior Amanda Sanders (Superior, Colorado) won Summit League MVP for the women.

Freshman Kyle Ewoldt (Gilbert, Arizona) and freshman Bailey Andison (Smith Falls, Canada) also won the award for Newcomer of the Year. Head coach Brian Schrader was named Coach of the Year by the league.

DU earned first place in 34 swimming events. Bunch won the 1,650 m freestyle for the third time with a meet record time of 14:54.73.

In the same event for the women,

sophomore Maddie Myers (Arvada, Colorado) also set a Summit League Championship record with her first place finish of 16:20.04. For the 200 m backstroke, sophomore Anton Loncar (Hillsboro, Oregon) won for the men and sophomore Morgan McCormick (Golden, Colorado) won for the women.

Two records were also set in the 100 m freestyle race. Sophomore Ray Bornman (Mackay, Australia) set a record with a 43.08 time and junior Johanna Roas (Munich, Germany) set one for the women with a time of 48.88. Sanders set a record in the women’s preliminary 200 m breast-

stroke at 2:08.24. DU also swept the 200 m butterfly event with wins from Ewoldt and sophomore Heidi Bradley (Victoria, Canada). Both the men and women’s teams won the 400 m medley relay, the 200 m medley relay, the 800 m freestyle relay, the 200 m freestyle relay and 400 m freestyle relay.

For the diving competition, junior Larissa Grammer (Olathe, Colorado) finished seventh for the 1 meter dive and the 3 meter dive.

The women’s NCAA Championship is scheduled for March 17-19 and the men’s tournament is scheduled for one week later on March 24-26.

Denver defeats CC in prelude to Battle on Blake

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Junior defenseman Will Butcher takes the puck down the ice in a game earlier this season. After the Feb. 18 game, the Pios would go on to beat CC at the Battle on Blake.

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he newly-dubbed, “Pacific Rim Line” consisting of Trevor Moore (Thousand Oaks, California), Dylan Gambrell (Bonney Lake, Washington) and Danton Heinen (Langley, British Columbia) combined for seven points (3G-4A) to top Denver 4-1 over the Colorado College Tigers on Feb. 18 in Colorado Springs.

In the prelude to Battle on Blake, Denver recorded their seventh straight victory over the Tigers.

The Pioneers got off to a rough start when they gave up a penalty within the opening minutes.

Unaware of his surroundings, Heinen skated straight into CC goaltender Jacob Nehama to commit a

goalie interference penalty two minutes into the first period.

The Tigers took advantage of the power play when Andrew Farny played Matt Hansen inside the left faceoff circle. Hansen drove his slap shot straight past Tanner Jaillet (Red Deer, Alberta) to give CC a 1-0 lead at 3:17.

Denver forward Emil Romig (Vienna, Austria) was whistled for boarding at 8:06. The Pioneers generated a few shorthand opportunities during CC’s powerplay, but couldn’t convert. As Denver killed the penalty, Ottawa Senators prospect Quentin Shore (Denver, Colorado) played a give-and-go with Heinen. Heinen found Gambrell, who was trailing on the play in the slot. The freshman forward converted to equalize the Pios at 10:41.

The second period was quieter

from both sides. Jaillet was reportedly sick during the first intermission and replaced by Evan Cowley (Evergreen, Colorado). DU dominated possession, but struggled to finish their chances. Matt Marcinew (Calgary, Alberta) was called for tripping six minutes into the period, where CC gained momentum. The Tigers led shots on goal nine to eight, the majority of which were generated during the power play.

“I didn’t like our second period,” said Head Coach Jim Montgomery. “ I didn’t think we went to the net the same way [as the first period].”

Denver secured the win during the final period. Less than seven minutes into play, Will Butcher (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) launched a wrist-shot from outside the left faceoff circle, which was initially blocked. Butcher collected the

puck and redistributed it to Gambrell, who shot from the crease.

Nehama deflected the freshman’s shot to Moore who buried the puck from the backside to give Denver a 2-1 lead.

Anaheim Ducks prospect Troy Terry (Denver, Colorado) extended Denver’s lead 3-1 at 17:17 on a breakaway played by Butcher and Adam Plant (Penticton, British Columbia).

With 1:17 remaining, Heinen scored Denver’s fourth goal. Gambrell picked up his second assist of the night on the play.

“This is probably the best effort we’ve had in this building in my three years with the program. We controlled the puck for at least eighty percent of the game and played smart, assertive hockey in all three zones and for all three periods,” said Montgomery.

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Students should debate, caucus during Super Tuesday ABBIE RANDALL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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hough the actual presidential election doesn’t take place until November, the debates and conversations surrounding the currently occurring primaries are extremely important.

Caucuses held in Iowa and New Hampshire have stoked political fires, from the extremely close race in Iowa between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, to the actuality of Donald Trump winning in New Hampshire. On March 1, Super Tuesday, caucuses will be held in several states, one of which is Colorado. Though the Republican Party will not hold a caucus on the first, the Democratic Party will be in full swing, providing a serious space for students to get involved and gain more knowledge about the Democratic candidates.

A caucus is one of the first steps towards nominating a presidential candidate. On March 1, people will gather at designated locations all over Colorado to discuss issues and throw support behind either Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders.

Unfortunately for many students, one can only participate and vote on this day if they are registered as a Democrat within the state of Colorado. If one doesn’t have an

official affiliation with the party, they aren’t allowed to vote; however, anyone is welcome to show up and participate in discussions and campaigning.

For students, this day can be taken advantage of in many ways, whether through simply listening to conversations, showing up at

could swing towards. However, the caucus is extremely important in detailing which Democratic candidate is receiving more support, and how displays of support may be changing.

Though this caucus may seem unimportant, especially for those who aren’t allowed to vote, stu-

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Colorado is one of 12 states that currently will be holding caucuses on Super Tuesday.

one of the locations to contribute to discussion or actually voting if they are properly registered.

Since Colorado is a swing state, this caucus won’t necessarily give any information to which party, Republican or Democrat, the state

dents should still take note and pay attention. Political conversations and displays have been very apparent, through viewing parties for the Democratic debate or painting the wall outside Driscoll in support. Campus orga-

nizations including DU College Republicans, DU Democrats and DU Students for Bernie have all been active on campus through meetings, public displays of support and student debates. Plus, the visit of Chelsea Clinton and actress America Ferrara gave students the chance to engage with Clinton’s campaign whether it was through asking questions, gaining information or solidifying political opinions. This engagement needs to remain prominent both in the face of the upcoming caucus and beyond in months to come. Students should recognize that their votes can make an impact and that they should be concerned about voting. After all, the president elected in 2016 will have major influence in the lives of college students attempting to find jobs and pay off student debt, issues on which the Democratic candidates are highly outspoken.

The votes of young people are essential to creating change, but this must start with being knowledgeable and engaged with political conversations and events.

Students should be encouraged to participate in Super Tuesday in any way possible; political changes are happening, and students need to be involved and contribute their voices, through club participation, the willingness to have conversations and official voting when the time comes.

Chopp’s plan for 2025 is a pathway to success ADRIAN BOGART OPINIONS EDITOR

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n Feb. 8, the Clarion’s Editor in Chief Connor W. Davis interviewed Chancellor Chopp, discussing the future of DU and how DU’s major strategic plan, Impact 2025, would revolutionize learning and living at DU. Developed from Imagine DU, a bold and auspicious plan to ensure DU remains competitive in the 21st century, Impact 2025 sets well developed and attainable goals for creating a more modern DU.

Moving forward, students should see rapid and positive change at DU, making the educational experience more beneficial for current and future students.

In the Clarion exclusive interview with Chopp, the Chancellor outlined major priorities of Impact 2025 which is the main focus for the administration and should be implemented in the next couple of quarters.

One of the administration’s main priorities is ensuring financial aid increases to meet the financial demand of students, from the undergraduate to the professional level.

According to the DU Impact 2025 report, focus needs to be placed on

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The Imagine DU process has resulted in Impact 2025, which has begun to be implemented.

meeting the full financial needs of undergraduate students, continuing to focus funding for scholarship programs such as Global Leaders in Business or DU Scholars in STEM and ensuring the increasing amount of aid incentivizes socioeconomically and geographically diverse students to attend DU. The administration places a huge emphasis on increasing financial aid, and rightfully so. Current undergraduate students, without the burden of college debt and loans, can invest in further education at graduate school, making them more competitive in the global marketplace. With competitive financial aid packages, DU will be able to recruit and retain the leaders of tomorrow.

In addition to reducing debt for students, DU seeks to maximize students’ competitiveness in the workplace and increase their future salaries through student development.

On-campus, building “knowledge bridges” will allow students to connect faculty members from different departments to create well-rounded students.

Off-campus, Impact 2025 seeks to increase opportunities in the Denver community for students to gain internships and other off-campus experiences.

Experience, inside and outside the classroom, is critical in building better students in school and better

innovators and leaders after graduation. These initiatives are what will set DU apart from other universities across the country.

Lastly, one of the most intriguing parts of Impact 2025 is the creation of the “DU District,” which aims to develop retail shops and affordable, sustainable housing for students. In addition, renovations to the Driscoll Student Center are promised to create a more inclusive and welcoming spot for students to study and relax. Increasing the livability of campus will ensure greater community engagement, attract more students to DU and increase general happiness of the student body.

Impact 2025 ensures that DU is ready for the 21st century. Its development from Imagine DU has been promising and it has set lofty, yet attainable and relevant goals to make DU better for current and future students.

In winter and spring quarters of this year, students should begin to see an increase of information and updates about these initiatives and they should not be disappointed with the results. Chancellor Chopp has begun to modernize and improve our campus for the better and in doing so will ensure students are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IN WHAT CLASS WILL YOU HAVE YOUR TOUGHEST FINAL AND WHY?

“Marketing Channels and Logistics because there is a group project and 15 page paper.”

— michael gooch Senior Hawaii

“Calculus, because my professor is challenging because of his thick accent.”

— peter cusanello Freshman Massachusetts

“Accounting, because my professor, Eschenlohr, is a good but challenging teacher.”

— nicole wilson Sophomore Colorado

“Accounting, because there are so many parts to memorize and possible steps to take.”

— sarah schulz Sophomore New Mexico

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Caucusing: why it’s important and how to do it CHLOE BARRETT ASSISTANT EDITOR

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ake all the jokes you want about Donald Trump’s hair or Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits, but with the primaries quickly approaching, it’s important to also take an interest in their

stances on issues like education and immigration. After all, come 2016 one of the candidates will be in charge of this country, and college students should use their say in who that will be. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to caucus, but some of you may be wondering what this word is and if it pertains to male genitalia.

Fear not, a caucus is essentially

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Make your voice heard about the presidential candidates by participating in a caucus.

a discussion with your neighborhood party members, at the end of which you cast your vote for a candidate.

At Republican caucuses, supporters of a specific candidate can campaign at Republican caucus sites and make a speech before the paper balloting.

Democratic caucuses, on the other hand, are a bit more complicated. Participants begin by dividing into groups based on their desired candidate; groups without enough participants to make their candidate “viable” are dissolved and must join a different candidate group at the persuasion of others. Groups then discuss up until they have enough members to make their favorite candidate viable enough to get delegates.

This year, the presidential race in Colorado will be a hybrid of a primary and a caucus and will consist of four steps. If you’re an unaffiliated voter who didn’t choose a political party by the Jan. 4 deadline, you may be

out of luck to participate in Colorado’s presidential race process, but you can still observe.

The first step will take place on March 1, Super Tuesday, when there will be a round of precinct-level caucuses in neighborhoods around the state— presidential contenders will need a minimum of 15 percent to send enough delegates to represent them at the next level.

The second step will be for the locally designated candidates to travel to conventions in all 64 Colorado counties where another presidential poll will take place. After this, parties will take a poll to send delegates for each candidate on to the state and national convention.

Finally, at the state convention on April 16, more polling will occur in Loveland.

Bottom line: March 1 will present a chance to participate in the presidential race, make your voice heard and play a part in who will be the next leader of our country.

MCA welcomes four new artists to Denver RUTH HOLLENBACK

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our artists, four new galleries and all of their accompanying unlimited creativity are barely being held in by the glass walls of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA).

On Saturday, Feb. 20, the MCA welcomed Arne Svenson from New York City, Brian Bress from Los Angeles and Lanny DeVuono and Laura Shill, both Denver locals, to the museum.

The MCA epitomizes Denver’s desire to grow a culturally and artistically appreciative community.

The first floor of the museum houses Arne Svenson’s renowned exhibit, courtesy of the Julie Saul Gallery in New York, The Neighbors.

The exhibit contains a compilation of photographs peeking through windows of the newly-built apart-

ruth hollENback | clarioN The pieces in Brian Bress’s exhibit, Make Your Own Friends, combine a variety of mediums.

ment building across the street from his studio.

At the Patron Preview and Opening Celebration on Feb. 19 at the MCA, Svenson told the attendees, “I never wanted to see a face. I never wanted to see an identity. It would strangle the narrative.”

The windows are his stage and each photograph tells a stranger’s story. A compilation of selected press and media coverage regarding the uproar and controversy surrounding his crossing of privacy boundaries in his art is also featured at the exhibit.

The Neighbors will be at the MCA until June 5.

The exhibit Here and Elsewhere

by Denver artist Lanny DeVuono lives in the basement of the MCA in the Critical Focus gallery. Her massive canvas drawings feature images of extraterrestrial terrain inspired by terrestrial landscapes. Her pieces are unlike other popular ideas of outer space—her use of graphite, gesso and gouache gives life to the otherwise dead and cracked desert appearance of the pictures. DeVuono’s art will be at the MCA until June 5.

The top floor of the museum contains what is probably the gallery’s strangest exhibit: Brian Bress’s Make Your Own Friends. He uses what seems like an unlimited number of methods—video, doodles, sculptures, drawings, performances and more—to fashion together an assembly of hauntingly imaginative characters. Bress’s exhibit will be with the MCA until July 3, and on April 28, the MCA will host the artist to speak about his art.

Finally, Denver artist Laura Shill’s first solo exhibit Phantom Touch also resides on the top floor of the museum. Through cyanotypes,

fragmented photography and other unique methods by which she creates her pieces, Shill explores the representation of women in media and subtly critiques its sexualized ideas with her art. Her exhibit includes A Tall Room, Hands of Glory, Absent Lovers and Untitled Veil, and will be with the MCA until July 3.

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Café and Bar are open Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., Friday from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for college students with ID is $5, $8 for adults and free for members as well as those 18 and under. Sign up for a basic membership for only $45 online at mcadenver.org.

ruth hollENback | clarioN Laura Shill’s Absent Lovers series uses images from Harlequin romance novels and converts them into cyanotypes to portray a chilling idea of the relationship of lovers.

ruth hollENback | clarioN A Tall Room by Colorado’s own Laura Shill features pink tube hanging from the ceiling, inviting viewers to tangibly participate in her exhibit.

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Starbucks: 3.0 / 5.0 stars

The welcoming exterior of a Starbucks within a King Soopers.

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I decided to choose the Starbucks that, to me, most embodied the ideals of the chain. The obvious choice was the Starbucks located within the Hampden Avenue King Soopers.

Nothing says a deliciously crafted cup of coffee like the shop being located in the middle of a produce section.

This Starbucks’ decor was a lesson in beautiful post modernist simplicity. Dark wood accents intertwine with a black iron structure, casting the store to look like an old warehouse, perfectly fitting in with the current industrial interior design trend.

The ambiance is subtle, light music plays out from overhead speakers, colored LED lights illuminate the chalk-art menus. The music is sometimes interrupted by “Head clerk to register three” and “Can we get maintenance to clean up on aisle eight?” It’s a rather delightful setting.

The Starbucks menu itself is rather simple if not crowded, but behind it lays an absolute maze of options, customizations and additions that transform a simple drink into a science experiment.

Your basic options are the

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espresso based drinks such as: Americano ($2.00), Cappuccino ($2.85), Latte ($2.85), Vanilla Latte ($3.35), Macchiato ($3.65) (not a real Macchiato), Latte Macchiato ($3.65) (this is the real Macchiato), Flat White ($3.75), Caffé Mocha ($3.35), Pumpkin Spice Latte (when in season, which is apparently half the year), etc.

Not to mention that over half of those drinks can be made iced.

There’s also the Frappuccinos, which I’m not listing all of because there’s a word limit on this article. You can also get teas such as the Shaken Sweet Tea Lemonade ($2.45); is it tea or Lemonade?

And yes, you can get straight, black as night coffee.

As mentioned beforehand, there are literally thousands of combinations and customizations you can make to these drinks, such as the milk types used, the amount of flavoring, sweetener, fat content, amount of espresso shots, specific type of whip cream and who knows what else.

There are fours sizes of drinks to choose from—Tall (which means big), Grande (which also means big, albeit in Spanish), Venti (which means 20 in Italian, yet is 24 ounces) and Trente (which is 30 in Italian and is 31 ounces in reality). Make your pick, but realize that a Venti size Java Chip Frappuccino is a whopping 600 calories, literal food for thought.

This Grinder had a tall Flat White and it was delicious. The smooth espresso and milk combined to form a delicately, caffeinated beverage to be sipped while shopping.

The fact is, Starbucks is not that awful, the coffee can be very good at times, and I’ll be the first to admit that those coffee slushies they call frappuccinos taste absolutely fantastic.

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Advice for new study abroad nominees veryone who is going abroad sometime next school year found out their destination this Friday Feb. 19 or Saturday Feb. 20, and this newfound knowledge has surely set this group of students abuzz with a combination of excitement and nerves. Going abroad can certainly be intimidating, but never fear; the Clarion has all you need to know to be prepared for your upcoming adventure.

1) Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t get your first choice I can say from personal experience that sometimes not getting your first choice of study abroad destination can be a blessing in disguise and work out better than your first choice ever would have. While it may be a bit disappointing at first, soak in the sadness for a bit and then shake it off—you still get to go on an amazing adventure in a foreign land. Research the program and country a bit more and maybe try to talk with returnees to get a feel for it. While you may feel dejected, I highly suggest letting the idea of a new destination sink in for a bit before you make any big decisions on whether or not to go. The more you think about the new location, the more you may learn to love it.

2) Research before you go You’ve probably already done some research on your country, but now that you know where you are going for sure, take time to do more serious research. What’s the conversion rate for the currency in this country? How much will you have to save up to have the experience you want? Creating a rough budget and getting somewhat of an idea of conversion rates is one of the most essential things you can do to prevent blowing all your money in the first week. Do you need to apply for

a visa, and if so, when and where?

Don’t be that person who tries to get a visa a week before departure.

Finally, make sure to brush up on the language a bit (for those who haven’t studied the language of the country they are going to) so you’re not the most obnoxious tourist in the world.

Once you have all the serious stuff figured out, you can get to the more fun research—what you want to do while you’re there. Get a feel for what the country and/or region have to offer, and what sort of time frame you have to travel beyond your destination city if you plan to do so. Or you can decide to immerse yourself in the culture of your chosen place and stay there the entire time, which is a perfectly legitimate option as well. Either way, you should also research the history of your destination city and all that makes it unique and wonderful. You must also change your computer background to a picture of said city—it is an unspoken rule of studying abroad.

3) Soak it all in This advice is more for when you arrive at your destination, but anyone I’ve ever talked to who has gone abroad can agree on one thing— it goes faster than you can imagine.

Take in everything—the jitters before your long flight, how it feels to get off the plane for the first time, awkwardly meeting the other people on your program, going on crazy adventures and making lifelong friends, the time you’ll do a crazy thing in a random city and everything in between. Make sure to leave your comfort zone—not in a dangerous way, be smart and safe—but also push and challenge yourself. It’s an integral part of growing as a person, which you’ll do a lot of while you’re abroad. Just make sure not to let any moment slip by, because before you know it you’ll be back at DU, giving advice to students going abroad and wishing you could do it all over again.

However, there are issues with the brand well beyond their domination of the world. Their black coffee is less than desirable, as it is incredibly bitter and over roasted. Their food options are hit or miss, and I’m sorry, but some people need to really settle down with the options they add on to their drinks, but that’s more an issue with society than the store.

If you need coffee, Starbucks will suffice—if you want coffee, I still would highly suggest going to some of the wonderful local coffee shops in the DU area, such as Kaladi Coffee Roasters or Stella’s Coffehaus.

Starbucks is literally located everywhere, so just look outside your window. Hours are usually 5 a.m. to 9 p.m/10.p.m.

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DU bucket list: what to do before graduation CHLOE BARRETT

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here’s a reason college is nostalgically referred to as the best four years of your life by adults—and it’s not because you spend all your time in your dorm room studying. While it is important to go to class, you only have 20 hours max of it a week, leaving you plenty of time to study and live your undergraduate life to the fullest. To help ensure you do so, the Clarion has compiled a bucket list of uniquely DU activities: Catch a campus bunny Admit it: we’ve all tried this at some point. Exhausted, coming

out of Anderson Commons at three in the morning, having lost all optimism for your calculus exam in five hours and you see it: the furry little beacon of hope not one yard away from you. You’re convinced that if you can just scoop the little guy up and give him a hug, all your troubles will disperse. He’s too quick for you, though, and if you deny chasing him through most of campus at some point, you know you’d be lying. But don’t give up hope, keep chasing him—who doesn’t want to be able to brag about catching the elusive campus bunny?

Go to a hockey game against Colorado College DU’s known for having a superior hockey team and loyal student following. Chances are

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you’ve been to at least one hockey game in your college career at this point, but you’re not living if you haven’t seen DU go up against its rival, Colorado College. These games are the most crowded, the most rowdy and, as long as you’re not afraid of a little aggression, the most fun. So the next time these two face off, show up with your school spirit and funniest CC insults.

Attend karaoke night at Redford’s

It’s fun to sing karaoke for the same reason it is to bowl: it requires very little skill, and if you’re 21, you’re allowed—and even encouraged—to drink while you do it. Break away from your usual Wednesday night routine and sing Journey’s “Don’t Stop

Believing” at Redford’s with your equally tone-deaf peers.

Make it to the fourth floor of Sturm without taking a break You’ve likely had at least one class on this seemingly-unreachable floor and know the torture that is reaching it. This one might require a little training, because let’s face it—those steps are like Mount Everest at eight in the morning when you know a two-hour class waits at the end of them. As long as you’re determined and unwavering, you’ll be able to cross this one off your list by the end of senior year and tell all your kids and grandkids about the time you made it, albeit very winded, to the top floor of Sturm Hall without stopping.

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Most cost-effective ways to get your java fix JAMES BRADY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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ith midterms already upon us and finals looming in the near horizon, students may find themselves in the midst of a mid-quarter slump. Luckily, there’s a fix for that.

With the options of exercise and actually spending time studying seeming like far too

reasonable of recommendations, caffeine might be your next best choice. Yet $4 lattes at your local coffeeshop, while delicious, can quickly add up, cutting into your already small budget.

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the best ways to get your caffeine fix cheaply this quarter.

Pour-over: ($70 and up) Pros: Best flavor you can get out of your coffee. Period.

Cons: Longer brew time, highly technique-dependent, requires

special kettle.

For the budget-minded coffee snob out there, brewing café quality coffee at home luckily isn’t nearly as difficult as it might initially seem.

Breaking down the elements of coffee brewing into its most basic form, the pour-over involves pouring hot water over a funnel full of grounds. The water filters through the grounds and drips slowly into your cup. That’s it.

You might have seen pourover at your favorite hipster coffee shop, and if you’ve ever tried a cup, you’re probably a convert. There are tons of different types of brewing devices, from the tried and true Hario V60 ($17.17 on Amazon) to MOMA exhibit worthy Chemex ($44.07).

Just be warned, your water pouring technique is everything, so it might take a while until you achieve coffee shop level brews. A kettle equipped with a precise narrow spout like the Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle ($59.99) helps considerably.

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The AeroPress effectively speeds up and dumbs down the pour-over process.

The AeroPress ($35.90 on Amazon) Pros: Fast and flavorful Cons: Tedious to prepare more than two cups Leave it to the guy who invented that futuristic

hollow Frisbee to come up with such a simple, yet ingenious coffee brewing solution. Consisting of little more than a pourover cylinder and a giant rubber plunger that fits on top, it uses air pressure to push the water through the grounds and filter. It effectively speeds up and dumbs down the pour-over process, allowing anyone to brew a cup in less than a minute. Yet, through some sort of dark (roast) magic, it retains 90 percent of the delicacy and flavor of a pour-over. There’s a reason that the AeroPress has accrued such a cult following, with a world championship being held every year.

However, the AeroPress has one glaring downside—its design limits it to brewing one or, at the most two cups at a time, so making coffee for a group can grow tedious.

Despite the upfront costs of these brewing methods, savings can quickly add up. With the price of drip coffee at Starbucks hovering around $2 and a pound of Kaladi Brothers coffee costing you about $16 dollars a pound, depending on how much coffee you use per cup you save at the very least a dollar a cup. After a year of brewing with an AeroPress daily, you would save around $330 dollars annually.

Now that’s something we can all get behind.

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Plethora of concerts coming to Denver in March TARYN ALLEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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DU all-female a capella group DU First Edition (DUFE) has been on campus for three years and has started an a cappella festival on campus.

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t’s not exactly “Pitch Perfect,” but on March 5, Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall will come pretty close. DU First Edition (DUFE), the university’s only all-female a cappella group, is hosting the ACOppella Festival, a free event celebrating college a cappella groups from around Colorado. The event will feature performances from Extreme Measures, Mile 21 (University of Colorado-Boulder), The Back Row (Colorado College), Room 46 (Colorado College), Mainstreet Acappella (Colorado State University) and of course, DUFE and Idiosingcrasies from DU. This festival is the first of its kind at DU—there has never been an a cappella festival on campus.

DUFE co-president Nicki Seefried has high expectations for the first year of the event; she hopes that by holding this event, more people will become interested in the various a cappella groups around school. Seefried also believes that the event will provide valuable networking amongst a cappella groups from around the state.

“I transferred here my freshman year, and at my old school, a cappella was this huge thing,” said Seefried. “Everyone went to the concerts there, but here, people don’t always come to [the events]. I hope it gets people more stoked.”

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good mix of music and choreograThe ACOppella Festival is sure phy. According to Seefried, most to include energetic and talented groups will probably perform Top performances, so mosey on over 40 songs with a few edgier tunes to Davis Auditorium on March 5 peppered in the set—some pre- at 3 p.m. to watch DU’s own take vious songs performed by DUFE the stage. Best of all, the event is include “Wrecking Ball,” “It Was free—no need to pay to see these Always You” and “Pompeii.” The incredible performers.

For more information about event’s setlist will likely be similar the event, check out the ACOppella in genre.

Students, according to Facebook event or contact DUFE Seefried, should not take college at the group’s Facebook page. singing groups for granted.

“I think there’s not really another time to watch a cappella,” said Seefried. “In the real world, you don’t see it that often. When people watch a cappella, they go ‘it’s so cool!’”

Even though this is the first a cappella festival on campus, Seefried hopes that it becomes a celebrated and highly-attended event.

“I hope it becomes annual,” said Seefried.

“DUFE is three years old. It feels like people have heard of us. I have faith that whoever continues photo courtesy of dufe on next year can The ACOppella Festival takes place March 5 in Davis Auditorium. keep it going.”

ith the weather warming up already, students are seeking opportunities to get off campus. Luckily, next month there is a great lineup of concerts in the Denver area to attend.

As usual, there are countless artists and groups coming to perform, from the old to the new, at different venues in Denver. A few big names will come through in March, three of which are Charlie Puth, Carrie Underwood and Bruce Springsteen.

Charlie Puth recently released his debut studio album “Nine Track Mind,” and he is most famous for his songs “Marvin Gaye,” “See You Again” and “One Call Away.” He will perform at 8 p.m. on March 9 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver. The Bluebird is one of Denver’s most unique music venues—it was built in 1913 and has been showcasing music ever since. Entertainment company AEG Live took it over in 2006 and made some amazing upgrades and expansions, as well.

Carrie Underwood—American Idol winner, songwriter, actress and award-winning recording artist—will make an appearance at the Pepsi Center on March 30 at 7 p.m. Underwood has been an active artist for over ten years now and she only continues to gain popularity: she recently performed at the 2016 Grammys, and she was also awarded a plaque to commemorate 20 million albums sold. She is on her “Storyteller Tour” and will likely draw a large crowd.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the Pepsi Center, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. As a winner of 20 Grammy Awards in total, Springsteen has been successfully performing rock and folk music since 1965. It is no wonder that, like Carrie Underwood, Springsteen will play at the Pepsi Center, which holds over 18,000 people.

Other well-known artists playing nearby in March include Carly Rae Jepsen (Gothic Theatre, March 5, 8:30 p.m.) and Ben Rector (Ogden Theatre, March 8, 8 p.m.).

Denver will also host some newer and rising groups next month, like Daughter (Bluebird Theater, March 15, 8 p.m.) and Ron Pope + The Nighthawks (Bluebird Theater, March 8, 8 p.m.).

People should take advantage of all the opportunities to experience music, be it during the school year or on break.

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Hoodie Allen concert the ultimate party APARNA KRISHNASWAMY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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n Wednesday, Feb. 18, a handful of fans had been anxiously waiting outside the Ogden Theatre for over twenty-four hours before the doors finally opened. That evening, hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen was welcomed to Denver by over 1,500 loyal fans, making for his third sold out show at the Ogden.

Hoodie Allen, born as Steven Markowitz, released one of his most popular albums, “Happy Camper,” on Jan. 22. Since its release, the album’s success skyrocketed, reaching number two on iTunes, behind Adele’s “25.”

This was especially meaningful to Allen, seeing as he had offered the album for free download.

“I was really happy and shocked because I figured there was a certain amount of people who were going to buy it regardless, since they do tend to support,” Allen told the Clarion. “My goals were set way lower for it. I just knew we couldn’t get past Adele though.

She’s had the strong hold on it for a while now,” he said jokingly.

Allen had three artists open the show for him: Splyt, Blackbear and SupaDuperKyle. The crowd’s energy seemed to escalate with each act. Several fans were at the venue strictly to see Blackbear or SupaDuperKyle, two well-known hip-hop artists that are featured in a few of Hoodie Allen’s songs.

When SupaDuperKyle’s performance had ended, fans chanted

Allen’s name repeatedly as strobe lights from all directions flashed down on them.

Within moments, Allen burst onstage with his opening song, “Introduction to Anxiety,” the first song on “Happy Camper.”

Allen’s set included some of his most renowned songs from each of his albums, including “Champagne and Pools,” “Act My Age” and “Two Lips.” Allen surprised many of his fans by blending photo courtesy of matty vogel some of his original Hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen played a raucous show at the Ogden Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 18. songs with covers of other popular songs. The audience’s with a live band and some really the magic alive,” Allen said when reaction was noticeably louder when crazy production,” Allen said. “My he returned back onstage. he mashed up his well-recognized mantra is to try to give people an Despite the raft incident, Allen song, “No Faith in Brooklyn” with unforgettable night, one of the best finished out the concert with Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself.” more energy than ever, and even nights of their life.”

Both Allen’s honest lyrics and The most memorable part of sported a Broncos jersey during upbeat, highly-entertaining perfor- the night was after Allen’s per- his performance of “No Intermance express how confident and formance of “All About It” when ruption.” His willingness to do genuine he is about his music. In he pulled out an orange blow up anything for the happiness of his fact, to say Hoodie Allen is an average raft from backstage and informed fans was repeatedly demonstrated artist would be completely untrue. the fans in the pit that he would throughout the show.

During his performance of surf the crowd on it. His plan “I feel like [connecting with “Cake Boy,” Allen sprinted to the took an unexpected turn when fans] is what can help endear balcony of the theater, standing the raft became unbalanced and a fan to an artist, because they amongst hundreds of fans and Allen jumped out. Fans swarmed know [the artist] more than just threw a full-sized yellow cake off around Allen, pulling him in all musically. It fosters a stronger the balcony, onto all the fans down directions, attempting to take connection,” said Allen. in the pit. Despite being stained by photos with him. It took about ten Allen is currently writing yellow frosting, the crowd roared minutes for Allen to make his way more material for his upcoming with laughter and cheers. project, which he predicts will be back to the stage.

“I think we put together a “Denver, you are so unpre- released either over the summer really fun, really high-energy show dictable. But shows like this keep or early fall.

‘The Witch’ every bit as disturbing as it should be RYAN NINESLING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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abeled simply as “A New England Folktale,” “The Witch” is a tale inspired by the many horror stories and grisly historical accounts that have come to define the shadowy days of English settlement in the Americas. The film follows a deeply religious family who is exiled from their settlement for unknown reasons and forced to forge a home in the

isolated woods beyond. It doesn’t take long for things to go wrong, as a witch abducts the family’s youngest child, sending the farm into chaos. The family falls into a dark game with not only the witch herself, but also their increasingly unhinged religious paranoia.

Expertly crafted by writer and director Robert Eggers, who makes a stunning debut here, the film is a tense affair from start to finish. A lot of credit for the efficiently lurid tone of the work goes to Eggers, who already has a knack for weaving unease into

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Anya Taylor-Joy is a scence-stealer in her debut film, Robert Eggers’ “The Witch.”

every moment that is unfolding.

It certainly helps that the chilling score by Mark Korven (“Cube”) is one of the best horror scores in recent memory, backing up Eggers’ deft command of imagery and pacing with a quietly sinister flair. This all adds up to a style that is breathtakingly haunting, and similar to last year’s new horror classic “It Follows,” proving independent cinema can inject beauty into nightmares.

The acting is, without a doubt, another strong point for the film. Interestingly, actors Ralph Ineson (“Game of Thrones”) and Kate Dickie (“Game of Thrones”) are the only veterans here as the mother and father of the family, with the children portrayed by complete newcomers Anya Taylor-Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger and Lucas Dawson.

While Ineson and Dickie certainly put in terrifically tragic and paranoid work, it’s Taylor-Joy and Scrimshaw who really steal the show. Taylor-Joy carries the film as its conflicted protagonist, providing both quiet nuance and fiery passion in a very human role in a film mostly populated by characters that are difficult to love. Scrimshaw, while not as fully utilized as Taylor-Joy, gives

his all to the role, particularly in one scene featuring his character’s descent into madness. While most possession-type scenes such as these veer dangerously into corny territory, Scrimshaw owns it, turning in a performance that is complex and downright Shakespearean in its tragedy. It may be one of the finest scenes featuring a child actor ever put to the screen.

While “The Witch” is a horrifying triumph, it is admittedly not for everyone. The film admirably never holds back, but the content may be too much for viewers who aren’t typically lovers of arthouse cinema. The film’s sometimes difficult-to-understand Middle English dialogue will certainly put off many viewers, and the film’s sharp critiques of Christianity combined with a no-holdsbarred portrayal of Satanic folklore will most likely bring forth some intense criticism in the coming months. However, as a film that has every intention of being as thought-provoking as it is disturbing, “The Witch” transcends these condemnations and succeeds in being what it was meant to be: a dark look at how hysteria is just as evil as the things that give birth to it.

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March albums promise new ‘Saul’ builds on sounds from familiar voices previous success SYDNEY KAPP

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arch is going to be a big month with Saint Patrick’s Day, the usual large amounts of snow and new albums from some of the world’s most popular artists being released. This month will be filled with a lot of new music. Here is a list of a few anticipated album previews.

emotional roller coaster she experienced because of it. Stefani considers this newest album a “breakup record.” she has brought us many popular songs like “Hollaback Girl” which came out in 2005 and “Make Me Love You.”

“Post Pop Depression” Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop, an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor will be coming out with his newest album on March 18 this year. Iggy Pop is best known for his crazy, energetic and sometimes unpredict“55” The Knocks The Knocks have done many able stage behavior. Iggy Pop has remixes of popular artists like Carly been all over the place in his genre Rae Jepson and Ellie Goulding. The of music; he has used a number of group has come out with numerous styles throughout his career includEPs before this album like “Magic” ing garage rock, rock, new wave, in 2011 and “Comfortable” in 2013. jazz, art rock and blues. The latest Now the popular electronic band Iggy Pop album has been in the will be coming out with one of their works since January 2015 and will consist of nine songs followed by a first albums on March 4. short tour to support the album.

“Us and the Night” 3 Doors Down

The American rock band will be coming out with their sixth album March 11. The band first rose to fame after their single “Kryptonite” in 2000. The band, which originally consisted of Brad Arnold, Todd Harrell and Matt Roberts, has been popular throughout the years. With this newest album coming out, it will undoubtedly bring them more fame.

“This is What the Truth Feels Like” Gwen Stefani

Performing since the mid 1980s, Gwen Stefani will be coming out with her third studio album, “This is What the Truth Feels Like” on March 11. Stefani is a popular musician as well as a fashion designer, philanthropist and artist who has appeared in many films like “Zoolander” and “The Aviator.” This album was written about the end of her marriage and the

“Mind of Mine” Zayn

Zayn Malik, who was previously part of the group One Direction, will be coming out with his first solo album since leaving the band.

Zayn was originally part of the fivepart boy band, which rose to fame after performing on the “X-Factor” in 2010. The album’s lead single, “Pillowtalk,” was recently released in January featuring his new girlfriend Gigi Hadid. Malik states that life experiences, especially in the last five years, have primarily been the influence for this album. He also stated that the album will be leaning heavily on R&B and rock.

Despite leaving One Direction, loyal Zayn Malik fans are excited for the solo album.

With all the amazing artistry these albums are sure to show, this month will be interesting and filled with great music. Some of these albums might even make their way into the background of your studies this upcoming finals week.

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Gwen Stefani’s third album “This is What the Truth Feels Like” is coming out March 11.

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“Better Call Saul” returned to AMC to acclaim from fans and critics alike.

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MC’s “Better Call Saul” returned for its second season on Sunday Feb. 15. The “Breaking Bad” spinoff received favorable reviews from critics in its first season, while also being very well-liked by fans.

“Better Call Saul” managed to avoid the spinoff crutch of limping along beside the popularity and success of its mother show. For this reason, new and old audiences (“Breaking Bad” fans) alike can get excited about the show.

The first episode of season two takes a very similar approach to the premiere of season one.

Both seasons start with a black and white flash-forward to a time after the events of “Breaking Bad.” The remainder of the show goes back to the time before those events, allowing the characters, plot and drama of “Better Call Saul” to operate completely independently of “Breaking Bad.” Nevertheless, the show achieves some amount of connection to “Breaking Bad” through a small number of familiar characters and subtle allusions.

The second season’s opening episode picks up right where season one left off. Saul, known then as “Jimmy,” has brought a class action law suit to a major Albuquerque law firm where his brother is working, thus legitimizing his own law degree, acquired in a less than traditional fashion. Jimmy is torn about whether or not to continue down this straight and narrow path, or fall to the temptation and thrill of the

hijinks he used to run years before.

As Jimmy ponders his future, the episode demonstrates his knack for tricking people—even those who are incredibly smart and successful—in a number of ways.

This character development is exciting, fun and yet novel enough to bring the audience closer to a character many of us already know very well.

While providing further insight into Saul’s backstory, the show entertains with its plot. It may seem juvenile to think of a lawyer conning civilians, but it provides a beautiful paradox. Jimmy’s aversion to joining the corporate law firm has roots both in sincerity and selfishness. This is a strong draw for TV viewers who are intrigued by characters we love to hate.

Jimmy truly wants the best for his clients, while also despising the culture and rigidity of the big law firms. This internal conflict leaves him resorting to cheap cons and tricks as a method for killing time and earning some money.

Jimmy’s cons keep him busy while also allowing the audience to understand how someone as talented and clever as Jimmy could resort to the type of work we have come to know from his character in “Breaking Bad.” The future of the show will certainly provide further insight into how Jimmy becomes the shady criminal defense lawyer who goes by Saul Goodman. Based on the small sample size of only the premiere, expect season two to demonstrate the transition from Jimmy to Saul by continuing in the style of the first season and revolving primarily around character development.

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Slam NUBA event discusses issues of race surrounding oppressed African Americans. NUBA confronted age-old questions tied up in the manipulation of history that defines American memory.

Working through their lineup, the poets addressed everyone from W.E.B. Du Bois to Duke Ellington to Marita Bonner to Cam Newton. Each poet was eloquent and unrelenting in their delivery, with a pure force behind their words. Denver’s first Youth Poet Laureate, Toluwanimi Obiwole, flipped a middle finger to the mic, choosing to project her own voice without using the microphone. Mays’ poetry told nuanced personal stories of being a black child in middle school rather than using jarring one-liners characteristic of other slammers. The call and response of the performers and the audience echoed in snaps, whoops, hollers and shudders.

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The group bellowed their racial frustration and freedom, as well as saluted Black History Month with unfiltered honesty.

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