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Graffiti reflects prejudice in Halls Students on the 4th floor of Centennial Halls North woke up Monday morning, Oct. 28, to discover graffiti written on their floor. The message was written on a mirror with green marker and read, “Retards, gays and coloreds go to this school. BEWARE.” “At first I was really upset and angry that it had been written there. And then I was afraid,” said freshman Adrian Nava, a resident of the floor. “Maybe it was supposed to be funny, but it wasn’t.”

Following the incident, Nava reached out to several parties on campus, including the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME) and Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE). He also contacted anthropology professor Dores Cruz, who teaches the first year seminar “Men, Women, and Beyond: Gender in CrossCultural Perspective.”

“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Cruz.

“There have been other incidents in the last few years that have hinted that the university is not as friendly an environment to minorities as people like to believe it is.”

Cruz referred to the “Cowboys and Indians” themed fraternity and sorority party that caused controversy two years ago and the ongoing Boone controversy.

“I think the university should take a position not only on this specific incident, but other issues related to diversity,” she said. “In my opinion, the university needs to be more active in creating a more diverse body of students, staff and faculty.”

USG also responded to the incident in their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in which Secretary of Inclusive Excellence Angela Ianniello made a statement.

“The event that took place yesterday serves as an important reminder that DU has not and cannot escape from larger systemic issues of prejudice and hatred,” said Ianniello. “We cannot pretend that our community is immune to such acts and instead we must acknowledge that they exist, many of which we do not see, and unify to actively fight against them.”

Demitrius Brown, executive director of Housing and Residential Education (HRE), was notified of the event by a resident assistant (RA).

“Unfortunately incidents like this happen throughout our society,” said Brown. “It’s unfortunate it happened at DU, but the beauty of a university is that you get to have really educational discussions about inclusion and acceptance when things like this happen.”

Brown said that after the incident a student came forward and told HRE they knew who wrote the message. The person responsible was a guest of a student and was not affiliated with DU. She later wrote a letter to the floor apologizing for her actions.

“I am really proud of how the students and staff have responded to this unfortunate incident,” said Brown. “It was a powerful experience sitting in a meeting with the perpetrator and two members of the community who shared how they were affected by that individual’s actions.

Those two students did a good job of sharing what DU values to the person who caused the harm.”

Brown said HRE is not done with their work in the community that was affected. He said the community will make decisions as a floor and as a building to see what they need moving forward.

Nava addressed the potential reaction of the university in his email to Cruz.

“I am not looking for a strongly worded email, an official email from the Chancellor or a general message to the DU population about hate speech and discrimination,” he said. “I am in search of attention from outside sources and for the university’s lack of accountability on issues like these to be displayed.”

Other residents of the floor also discussed their feelings about the incident.

“It’s horrific that someone could say such hurtful things,” said freshman Jack Quinn. “We’re all equal when it comes down to it. It doesn’t matter your sexual orientation, race or ethnicity.”

However, Nava said some of his peers did not seem to take the issue seriously.

“To be honest I didn’t really think anything of it because I saw it all the time in my high school,” said freshman Andrew Weeks. “Personally I think it was just a joke. I think some idiot was just messing around.”

by carli hansen Assistant News Editor

This January will herald the beginning of the sesquicentennial, a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of DU in 1864. According to Kevin Carroll, vice chancellor of Marketing and Communications, the sesquicentennial will be a year-long celebration of the university.

The sesquicentennial was officially announced in an email from Chancellor Robert Coombe on Oct. 24, just before Homecoming & Family Weekend. Carroll said the celebration will begin in January and continue through Homecoming & Family Weekend next year, which will fall on Halloween weekend.

“Virtually every event on campus next year will have some connection to the sesquicentennial,” said Carroll. “We want everyone to make what they’re normally doing a little more special.”

Carroll added that there will be one or two events per quarter that will be given extra emphasis. In winter quarter, two of these events will be Winter Carnival and the Founders Week Celebration.

According to Carroll, Winter Carnival in 2014 will be open to faculty, staff, alumni and parents, as well as students.

Keystone Resort will extend the same offers to non-students that they normally offer to students.

“No one is sure if we’ve ever done this before,” said Carroll. “But we hear from a lot of alumni that Winter Carnival is one of their best memories from DU.” The first week of March will also be devoted to celebrating the founding of DU. Every year DU has a Founders Day Dinner on or around March 5, the day DU was founded.

This year Founders Day will be extended to “1864 Week.” Committees are currently planning events for the week, which include the possibility of a fireworks show.

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HCC implements initiatives based on student feedback The HCC re-establishes its advisory council and considers extending its hours

earlier in the day due to classes, internships or employment. Kent said the HCC is currently calculating what the cost would be to offer later hours of service. Should the plan be finalized, by brandon tate the initiative would be enacted in the Senior Reporter spring quarter of 2014.

The Health and Counseling Another initiative created by the Center (HCC) is implementing and HCC this year was the re-establishment considering several new initiatives and of the SHAC. The council was created programs at the end of this quarter, as a way to reach out to students and including extending its get feedback on HCC serservice hours later in the vices in order to commuday and expanding upon nicate with students and the current functions of improve the functions of the Student Health Advithe HCC, according to sory Council (SHAC).

Kent. There were 12 stuA major initiative dent members appointed currently being considto the council, who will ered by the HCC is the be paid 25 dollars per extension of its hours. quarterly meeting. Kent The center is currently described the SHAC as open from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. committed to providing on Tuesdays) to 5 p.m. helpful feedback of HCC Monday through Friday. services “from students, However, the HCC is for students.” considering extending Alan Kent Finally, with final their closing time to 6:30 Director of HCC exams approaching, the p.m. or 7:30 p.m. two HCC will have several days per week, according discussion tables at the to HCC Director Alan Kent.

HCC and Driscoll Bridge dealing with “We’re trying to get the staff to handling stress and managing sleep stay open later in the evenings if there’s the week before finals. The Center for a demand for it and if [students] will Advocacy, Prevention and Empowertake advantage of it,” said Kent. ment (CAPE) will also run a series The HCC is contemplating this of bystander intervention discussions plan in response to concerns that designed to train students and others undergraduate and graduate students how to prevent sexual assault, along might not be able to access the center with the discussion tables.

“We’re trying to get the staff to stay open later in the evenings if there’s a demand for it.”

Corrections From October 30, 2013 In the “Chancellor’s update” section of Homecoming spread last week, it said the new Knoebel Center for the Study of Aging would be located in the top floor of the Ricketson Law Building. It will instead be located in the new SECS building.

In the “Basketball Fan Jam” section of the Homecoming spread last week, women’s basketball Head Coach Kerry Cremeans’ name was misspelled several times as “Creamens”.

We regret these errors.

Readers wishing to submit corrections, or those concerned about the paper’s journalistic integrity may contact Editor-in-Chief Alex Johnson at alexander.johnson@du.edu

Vandalism causes controversy continued from page 1 According to Nava, the apology written to the floor said the graffiti was meant as a joke and was not meant to hurt anyone’s feelings.

“But a lot of my friends and I, who happen to be minorities, have already felt discriminated against. The climate is already tense among us students,” he said.

Nava said he and his friends were upset by the incident, and he did not think the person responsible took that into consideration when they acted.

“I don’t think it ever really matters why someone chooses to take an action like that,” said Brown. “The impact on the community is where the focus needs to be.”

USG released a statement reacting

to the incident on Tuesday before their regular meeting.

“This level of discrimination and offense brings shame and embarrassment to our community; it is the antithesis of what it means to be a Pioneer. To be inclusive, we must be excellent, and to be excellent, we must be inclusive. It is each Pioneer’s responsibility to uphold this vision of inclusive excellence in thought and practice.”

However, Cruz said there are still misconceptions about racial and gender issues among students. She added that such incidents can have negative consequences on the image of the university.

“The university talks the talk, but does not walk the walk,” she said. “There is discourse about diversity, but there’s a big difference between theory and practice.”

DU responds to rising rates of high-risk drinking by makayla cisneros Contributing Writer

Since Sep. 1, a total of 35 DU students have been transported to detoxification and an additional 12 students have been transported to hospitals for high levels of intoxication. According to Sgt. Stephen Banet of the Department of Campus Safety (DCS), there has been an increase in the number of liquor violation calls responded to this year compared to previous years. In reaction to these increased rates, DCS, Student Life and the Alcohol Coalition sponsored by the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) are implementing new efforts for alcohol education.

There are numerous efforts on campus underway to combat the high risk alcohol drinking on campus. HCC has formed an Alcohol Coalition, a committee of students, faculty and staff to generate ideas to decrease high risk drinking on campus. HCC and Student Life have also implemented a computerbased alcohol education program that incoming students take before reaching campus. In addition to this, there was also live programming during Discoveries Orientation week, such as tabling and addressing groups of students, according to Banet.

“The goal isn’t to get college students not to drink,” said Alan Kent, executive director of the HCC and member of the Alcohol Coalition. “We would like them to observe the law if they are underage, but if they choose to drink we want them to act responsibly.”

According to Kent, the Alcohol Coalition is a committee dedicated to exploring the alcohol problems present on campus.

“The Alcohol Coalition is looking to form a broad perspective to see what the campus can do to address the concern about the high number of students that have been transported to the hospital,” said Kent.

According to Kent and Sarah to create alternative late night activities, Belstock, program director for health according to Belstock. promotion at the HCC, the increased Despite these efforts, DCS is still number of detox and hospital transpor- receiving calls from housing staff as tations could indicate high risk drinking well as encountering highly inebriated on campus. students on patrol.

“The people being transferred are “It not only affects the inebriated just the ones that Campus Safety finds, person, but it affects their neighbors and not the ones that manage to make it back roommates. It can be a huge issue,” said to their rooms,” said Kent.

Banet. “This really affects how DU is The Alcohol Coalition also assesses viewed by the surrounding community.” different forms of data in order to get an There have also been numerous idea of drinking habits and incidents on reports from the area surrounding the campus, according to Kent. In addition DU campus about parties happening off to the numbers of students going to campus. DCS is informed of these incidetox or to the hosdents by the Denver pital, they also look at Police Department how high the Blood (DPD) if they believe Alcohol Content that DU students are (BAC) of the students involved. Accordin these incidents is ing to Banet, these and where the incistudents can receive dents are occurring criminal charges for on campus. Accorddisturbing the peace ing to Belstock and as well as sanctions Kent, surveys are also from the Office of taken into considerStudent Conduct if ation when gathering DCS is called. the assessment.

“It’s alarming,” Sgt. Stephen Banet “In the spring said Banet. “Our we sent out a North Crime Prevention Officer primary concern Central Association is life safety. Just in of colleges health this year we’ve had assessment,” said Belstock. “It was a 12 students hospitalized because detox nationwide survey. It’s anonymous and refused to be liable for treating them.” contains a lot of detailed questions about In addition to an increase of detoxdrinking habits and behavior. It gives us ification and hospitalization as a result information about campus-level impact of alcohol consumption, there has been of alcohol, not just the students who are a rise of incidents involving fake IDs. getting caught.”

The official charge for this is counterfeit The Coalition has met twice so far and forgery. and plans on continuing to use data “Fake IDs are a fairly substantial and surveys to help identify students to problem on campus,” said Banet. “It’s reach out to in order to prevent high risk stupid to have one.” drinking behavior. Although in early Last year by the end of September stages of planning, the Coalition is also there were 29 incidents involving fake looking to collaborate with other stu- IDs. This year over the same time frame dent organizations, such as the Under- there were 33 documented incidents, graduate Student Government (USG), which is almost a 14 percent increase.

“Just in this year we’ve had 12 students hospitalized because detox refused to be liable for treating them.”

Banet says many of these IDs are discovered when the students hand them to an officer to try to prove they are old enough to drink, or when wallets are lost and two separate driver’s licenses are discovered.

Kent and Belstock also recognized the problem of fake IDs on campus, saying students need to be aware of the serious consequences that could come from having one.

“It’s a potential federal charge, which can create a lot of issues as students are moving forward,” said Belstock. “It can affect applying for student visas when they study abroad, even licenses or certifications for their careers in the future.

We really don’t want them to make a mistake that can impact their abilities to reach their goals.”

HCC is holding an alcohol screening day on Nov. 6 in Nelson Hall where counselors from HCC will be taking brief anonymous assessments of students and their drinking behavior. This screening will also help make sure students’ drinking decisions are not having an impact on students’ long-term goals, according to Belstock.

“We’re really trying to let students know that they have resources available to them on campus, as well as how to reach out to a friend that may be in need of help,” said Belstock. “We are also looking to train student leaders to make sure they have the information and skills they need to pay it forward to their fellow students.”

The coalition hopes to be able to create late night alternatives and events in the future to help bring down the number of students involved with highrisk drinking, according to Kent.

“In focus groups, students have said that they don’t like the drinking culture on campus and that the party culture has interfered with their enjoyment of their experience,” said Kent. “We’d like to offer these students alternatives.”

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DU admits largest class in school history by sarah ford Managing Editor Changing application processes and student interest in recent years opened the university this year to its highest ever enrollment class, leaving university departments working to adjust to the change.

According to Emily Forbes, director of communication for DU’s enrollment division, the university received almost 20,000 student applications last year, admitting 10,500 of those applicants. This year 1,413 of those students enrolled at DU, making the class of 2017 the largest incoming class in the history of DU. The increase comes as part of an administrative decision last spring to accept more students in 2013 in an effort to maintain university enrollment at about 5,000 undergraduate students, according to Forbes.

“With the number of advanced placement and international baccalaureate credits students were bringing in and a higher number of our students graduating in four years or less, we needed to ensure we were balancing the overall student population,” said Forbes.

This has led to an increase from 1,214 enrolled students in the fall of 2012, a year in which DU accepted 7,159 applicants.

“For the past several years the target enrollment for incoming first year students has been around 1,200,” said Forbes.

“This was the first year that we had a more significant increase.”

According to Forbes, easier and more streamlined application processes at schools nationwide have allowed students to apply to more schools than before, meaning they have more options when choosing where to attend.

“This trend in many ways has made it more challenging for admission offices around the country to use historical data to predict yield. Instead of relying on one out of every three students admitted, for example, schools now may need to admit more students knowing that only one out of every five may actually enroll, since each student is considering more options,” she said.

The larger class size, however, means adjustments must be made throughout campus departments.

This year the Media, Film and Journalism Studies (MFJS) department has seen a significant increase in students declaring media majors, according to Derigan Silver, director of undergraduate studies for the department.

A representative from AHSS was not available for comment at the time this article went to print.

Though the official number of MFJS majors has not yet been officially determined, Silver estimates it is at approximately 215 students. Silver said similar increases have been seen across many Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences majors.

The increased numbers have led to several departmental changes in order to support

Student assaulted on High St. by sarah ford Managing Editor

Last Thursday, Oct. 31, a female student was groped by an unknown man while walking on South High Street at 9:40 p.m. There are currently no suspects in the case.

According to Campus Safety Crime Prevention Sgt. Stephen Banet, the student was walking north on High Street near Nelson Hall and was approached by a man walking south who then grabbed the student by the waist and fondled her breasts before running away.

According to the crime alert sent to DU students by the Department of Campus Safety (DCS), the man is described as a Hispanic male approximately 23-27 years old, weighing about 160 pounds, with dark brown hair. He was wearing a red flannel shirt and blue jeans at the time of the attack.

According to Banet, campus security cameras captured what is believed to be the man’s car turning onto Warren Avenue. The car appears to be a silver four door sedan.

Banet says campus safety officers have been directed to increase patrol on High Street.

Denver Police Department (DPD) is also involved in looking for the man responsible for the attack, and Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for any information from citizens which leads to an arrest of the man.

safety and security tips Courtesy of the Department of Campus Safety

1. Walk with a groupthere is safety in numbers.

2. If you must walk alone, call Campus Safety for a foot escort, this service is available 24 hours a day.

3. Stay on well-lit paths and sidewalks.

4. If you observe a suspicious person make note of their height, weight, clothing and facial features, also be able to provide a direction of travel from the area and contact Campus Safety immediately at 303-8713000 or the Denver Police at 911.

5. Familiarize yourself with the location of blue light emergency phones.

6. Sign up for Rape Aggression Defense classes which are now offered for men and women.

Students who may have information on this crime are encouraged to call DPD detective Joseph Vasquez at 720-913-6359 or DCS investigator Albert Monger at 303871-4226.

the increasing number of stu- expanded it internationally to dents within MFJS. reach more students.

“We’ve increased our class Silver sees the increase in size in some of our introductory students as having both good level classes, but we’re really trying and bad effects. to minimize the impact on classes “You do want DU to become where our students need a lot of successful, you do want DU to individual or close attention,” said become better known, you do Silver. “We are still keeping those want the caliber of student who class sizes where they were.” applies to DU and is accepted T h o u g h to DU to get writing-intensive better, but it classes within definitely leaves MFJS have you scrambling stayed the same in some situasize, some of the tions,” he said. larger introduc“FSEMs have tory classes have increased in size risen from 35 this year from 15 students to 40 to 20 [students] students. and that’s defi“We have nitely an impact really great prowe felt in this fessors teaching department and those classes Emily Forbes they felt across who will allow the university.”

Director of a couple of The departstudents in, so Communications ment of Housing going from 15 for Enrollment and Residento 20 students in tial Education a class is a big difference, but (HRE) is another department going from 35 to 40, or even which has had to compensate 35 to 45, is not really that huge for the increasing number of of a difference,” said Silver. “I’d students in the system; this much rather have a class of 30 year they added four floors in go to 40 than I would have a Centennial Towers that were class of 15 go to 20.” reserved as single rooms last Both Forbes and Silver year and moved to double pointed to last year’s presiden- person rooms this year. tial debate, which was held on “I would say it’s around 50 campus in October 2012, and students that the occupancy subsequent attention to the increased in Towers,” said university as one reason for the Demitrius Brown, executive increase in applications. Forbes director of HRE. “That is well said the university has also within what the building can introduced outreach earlier in contain. We’re not crowding students’ careers, as well as people in by any means.”

“We needed to ensure we were balancing the overall student population.”

As the freshman class continues to move through the university, departments are expecting further adjustments to be made to continue to support the higher number of students.

For Brown, that means making some changes to the application process for housing in second year residence halls, Nelson and Nagel, after the housing selection process last year was held up by long lines as students waited to select their accommodations for the next year. He is beginning to plan how the system will change this year to better accommodate large numbers of students.

“It’s still very early for us in deciding what that process is going to look like,” he said.

However, he said second year students would still primarily be housed in Nelson, Nagel and Centennial Towers.

Though this year qualifies as the largest freshman class in DU history, Silver and Forbes said not to expect the same numbers to be admitted to DU again in 2014.

According to Forbes, the university is looking to recruit approximately 1,425 students this year.

“There’s really not many plans to make DU an overall bigger place than it is now,” said Silver. “We had a large number of students apply and then we accepted them, and there’s always a difference between the number you accept and the number that you actually enroll. This year not only did we accept more students, a larger portion of those students actually enrolled, which is kind of a good thing and a bad thing.”

Patti speaks on strategic plan by makayla cisneros Contributing Writer

On Thursday, Oct. 31, Interim Dean of the Daniels College of Business (DCB) Charles H. Patti addressed a room of approximately 25 faculty, undergraduate and graduate students about the strategic vision for DCB in upcoming years.

A new strategic plan to improve DCB was put in place in 2009, outlining goals through 2014. The goals include completing construction of Margery Reed, revising MBA and IMBA programs, increasing global initiatives, continuing to be accredited

by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and gaining an Equis accreditation, the world’s leading international accreditation for business schools.

DCB expects to have a new dean on June 1, 2014, according to Patti. The process of selecting a new dean starts with Korn/Ferry, an executive recruiting firm, finding 15 new candidates for the position. These candidates will be filtered through interviews and eventually three or four candidates will be invited to visit campus for an interview in February.

The seven aspects of the strategic plan include: achieving the top 50 ranking for an undergraduate program, globalizing DCB, improving the quality of program offer-

In addition to these new ings, focusing on the quality of academic units, creating initiatives, DCB also strives to a recognizable national and uphold the quality of their prointernational brand, creating gram. Adjunct professors are a financial model for a col- continually brought in to keep lege that supports excellence the program fresh with new and developing state of the art ideas, according to Patti. DCB hired 18 new staff members teaching and learning.

According to Patti, faculty this year.

“One of the reasons we’ve members get together each year to look at the plan and identify hired 18 new people is to get which goals can be broken into new ideas and new ways of teaching,” said smaller goals in Patti. “When I order to work was in school a through various teacher read to priorities. you in a lecture “We want to for hours and go from a very somehow that good business was learning, school to a great and that’s just business school,” not the case said Patti. anymore. LearnAc c ord i ng ing is very much to Patti, DCB is interactive now.” going to achieve There are its globalization strict standards goals by adding Charles H. Patti about what travel courses Interim Dean of DCB an acceptable and forming relationships with universities teaching score is and what is in different countries to expand an excellent teaching score on student evaluations in the their global front.

“I see the value of a global business school, according to business school,” said Patti. Patti. If a professor receives What we want to do here is low scores on student evaluareally globalize the college tions, the school speaks to the of business. This involves professor about what can be exchange of students and fac- improved for students.

The plan is to prepare the ulty.”

DCB also has several best environment possible for ongoing priorities such as the new dean’s arrival, accordinclusive excellence and diver- ing to Patti.

“In the meantime, we sity, high program quality, financial strength and com- move forward with the stramunity involvement, according tegic plan,” said Patti. “We’re pressing on.” to Patti.

“We want to go from a very good business school to a great business school.”

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School to celebrate 150 years Law professor named to The university plans a year of events to celebrate its founding Continued from page 1 “If you’re on campus that week it’s going to feel like a special week,” said Carroll.

According to Carroll, this spring quarter will feel geared toward seniors and the big event will be Commencement. In the summer there will be a concert series open to families and neighbors of DU. Next fall quarter there will be a festival in September and a the celebration will conclude during Homecoming & Family Weekend.

These events will only be part of the sesquicentennial celebration. Other sesquicentennial-related resources, exhibits and competitions will also start to appear in January, according to Carroll.

In January, the university will launch a new Sesquicentennial and Alumni Network website. According to Carroll, the website will be the sesquicentennial website for the first year, and will then shift to become the alumni website.

Carroll said the website will include a scrolling Twitter feed, upcoming events sidebar, the history of the university, the history of campus buildings, an alumni online network and an interactive feature where people can post memories and favorite things about DU. The site will also be available on smartphones and tablets.

Carroll said the alumni online network is particularly exciting because nothing like it has existed at DU before. If someone is associated with DU on LinkedIn, they will automatically become a part of the network and be able to see other members of the network.

In January, the Anderson Academic Commons will also open a year-long History and Traditions Exhibit. The exhibit will include banners and audio/ visual components, and tell the history of the university through its traditions.

Another year-long event will be the 1864 service challenge, which will allow members of the DU community worldwide to register and log the hours they contribute to their communities. The goal is to reach at least 186,400 service hours, according to Carroll.

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big contributors to those communities,” said Carroll.

Carroll added that there will be other surprises and contests throughout the year to make it feel like a special year. The university hopes to have a documentary filmed by one of the local media companies that would run all year. Merchandise will also be available in the bookstore and on the new website.

There will also be a graphic standard for sesquicentennial decorations and communications, with visual materials created by Senior User Experience Designer Ross Mansfield.

According to Carroll, several hundred people are working on the sesquicentennial in some way, shape or form.

It is an effort that involves committees of faculty, staff, alumni and students.

The budget for the sesquicentennial celebration remains undisclosed. However, at least one third of the budget will be raised from sponsors, and the rest will come from reserve funds.

“We’re trying to not affect the university financially as much as possible,” said Carroll. “It’s a pretty modest amount of money, given that it’s such a big event.”

Carroll also discussed the history of the university that has led up to this event. President Abraham Lincoln appointed John Evans the second Governor of the Territory of Colorado during the Civil War. Evans and several others founded the Colorado Seminary, which would later become DU. This was six years after Denver was founded, and 12 years before Colorado became a state. In fact, the charter of the Colorado Seminary is in the Colorado Constitution.

Carroll also said there is a legend that the phrase “hip hip hooray” came from that first graduation, because the first graduate of DU was a man named John Hipp.

“It’s interesting if you look at the history of the school, it mirrors the history of the city,” said Carroll. “Good times for the city were good times for DU, and not so good times for the city were not so good times for DU.” Carroll praised the resilience of the people at DU, in Denver and in Colorado.

“I think this is a great time to celebrate and reflect on what a wonderful institution we have, and frankly how far this institution has come from pretty modest beginnings,” he said. “We want [the sesquicentennial] to be fun, we want it to be academic and we want it to be celebratory.”

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As chosen by the Clarion Staff Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at 6:53 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding a found purse in Centennial Halls. Upon inspection of the purse’s contents for identification, officers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers were able to identify the owner of the purse as a student. All marijuana and paraphernalia was confiscated and the purse was returned to the student.

Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at 10:18 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding an unknown party who was looking in to windows at the Delta Gamma Sorority House. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spoke with a student who stated that they saw the unknown party looking in to a window and that when the unknown party realized they had been spotted they fled the scene on foot.

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at 12:46 p.m. – While on routine patrol, a DCS officer observed a student on a skateboard who struck and damaged a gate arm in parking lot 401. The officer contacted the student who had not sustained any injury from the incident.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 at 3:38 p.m. – DCS responded to a call regarding the theft of a laptop from Ben Cherrington Hall. Upon arrival at the scene, officers spoke with a student who stated that they had left the laptop in question inside a cabinet in the building for approximately seven days and that when they returned to retrieve it, they found it was missing.

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and will let him serve the public.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to think about cases on a deeper Sturm College of Law adjunct level,” he said, explaining that judges at professor and Denver District Court the Supreme Court level examine fewer Judge William Hood III was selected by cases but in greater depth. “Also just Governor John Hickenlooper last week to serve the state—I really enjoy being a public servant and the to be the new Colorado opportunity to be able to Supreme Court Justice. do that statewide is excit“It’s a tremendous ing too.” honor,” said Hood. “I’m The process to be very excited.” selected for the Colorado Hood has been Supreme Court is multiteaching classes in trial faceted. The first step is practice and criminal an in-depth application procedure at the DU that includes a writing Sturm College of Law sample, several questions for about 10 years. He and five letters of referearned his law degree ence. Hood said his final from the University application was about of Virginia School of 36 pages in length. The Law before working at applications are submitthe law firm of Holme ted to a nominating Roberts and Owen in composed Denver. He then worked photo courtesy of the denver business journal committee of representatives from in the District Attorney’s office in Arapahoe County for several districts across the state. The commityears before working in private practice tee recommends three candidates to the and eventually becoming a Denver Dis- governor, who then has 15 days to select the final candidate. trict Court Judge in 2007.

Hood said this process ensures “[Hood] has consistently demonstrated an ability to fairly apply the that vacancies are not left unfilled for law while administering justice,” Hick- long periods of time. Hood will fill the enlooper said in his announcement of vacancy left by Chief Justice Michael the selection, according to the Denver Bender, who will be required by ColoPost. “His breadth of experience on both rado state law to retire in January when sides of the courtroom is invaluable to he turns 72 due to age limit restrictions on his position. informed decisions.”

Although Hood will not be teaching Hood said most of his cases have been in the area of criminal law, but he next quarter, he said he hopes to teach at has also done a significant amount of DU again sometime in the future.

“I think down the line I’ll end up civil litigation. He also said he is excited for the position because it will allow him teaching [at DU] again,” he said. “I just to delve further into cases than he has think right out of the gate I have to focus been able to at the district court level on learning a new job.”

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Debate team wins tournament by sarah ford Managing Editor

The DU Debate Team is looking for more success this year after winning the Steve Hunt Classic Tournament at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore. Two members won top honors at the tournament.

The tournament was held Oct. 11-13 with over 60 teams competing from states throughout the Northwest. Partners Gabe Rusk, a senior philosophy and religious studies major, and Cameron Hickert, sophomore physics and international studies major, won the British Parliamentary (BP) Debate category. Hickert and Rusk earned the debate “triple crown,” winning first seat in finals with the best score in preliminary rounds, honors as best speakers and ultimately winning finals in a unanimous decision by the judges.

Rusk won honors as “first speaker,” or the speaker with the best score of the tournament, while Hickert was named “fourth speaker” out of the 120 speakers present at the competition.

Fellow team members Dana Kiel and Austin Richards made it through to the semi-final round, while Garret MacDonald and Megan Wilson made it to the quarterfinal round, with MacDonald earning the title of third speaker. Teammates Cody Walizer and Meredith Tolleson also made it through to quarterfinals, with Walizer winning fifth speaker. They all also participated in BP debate.

This marks the team’s first championship at a major national tournament, according to Rusk, who also serves as under-chairman for the team.

“We were one of the largest groups to break at the tournament,” he said. “We took a lot of the top seats.”

According to Rusk, the team owes

its success so far to their coaches Kaleb Brooks and communications studies Professor Darrin Hicks. Brooks joined the team last season, while Hicks has been involved for many years, but began running the program full-time last year.

“I think our coaches came on board last year and kind of revitalized the program,” said Rusk.

Rusk, who has been on the team for four years, says he has seen numerous changes take place in the past two years after Brooks and Hicks joined the program, including more consistent practices, held twice a week and lots of reading material distributed to team members to help them prepare for competitions.

According to Rusk, the team has grown from having only five members his junior year to now having approximately 20 members. Rusk says the varsity debate team spends roughly 16 hours weekly practicing, reading and researching for their topics, while other debaters spend closer to 10 to 12 hours weekly.

Now that the hard work is starting to show, Rusk says the team is aiming to continue their success.

“There is a little more pressure in a good way,” he said. “We want to continue to excel, and we are excited to show these skills are consistent and something we’ve built up.”

The team still has about six tournaments left this year, according to Rusk, including the biggest tournament of the year, the World University Debating Championships in India, which features schools from all over the world.

“I am the only senior on the team, so I want to see the team do really well,” said Rusk. “In terms of the West, we’re one of the best teams. I’d like the team to be the best that it can be.”

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Denver provides a home for indie bookstores by connor davis Contributing Writer

In a time where people are shifting to everything digital, bookstores are fighting to hang on. The world is a constantly changing place that leaves a lot behind, and these shelves full of history may vanish just the same. Sure, the convenience of buying online and shipping to the door is nice. And sure, it’s even easier to just download it and read on a computer, phone or tablet. However, if all the bookstores in the world disappear, and all those shelves are emptied, people will absolutely miss them.

Here are three local places to buy a book from a real person with real pages that you can meaningfully hold onto for the rest of your life.

Tattered Cover Book Store

Colfax Avenue, 2526 East Colfax Ave. LoDo, 1628 16th Street Mall Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St. Tattered Cover has three stores in the greater Denver area, but this success hasn’t taken away from their exemplary small business attitude. Since 1971, they have supplied Denver not only with good books, but also great places to simply unwind. Old wood, grand staircases and cozy chairs set the mood perfectly to find a good read.

Some books are used, but the majority of them are new. One can find just about anything imaginable from cheap paperbacks, to large and expensive coffee table books. If you have a book in mind, this is the place to find

it, and if you don’t then you will most likely still leave with one.

Aside from the books, each Tattered Cover has lots going on. They sell various gifts from clothing to posters. Each one has its own café so visitors can stay all day, which many tend to do. They also host book readings and autograph signings to better engage the community into the world of literature. All this proves that a bookstore is more than just a bookstore.

While the Highlands Ranch store is fairly new, the Colfax and LoDo stores hold large historical significance. The LoDo store is in the restored Morey Mercantile Building, and the Colfax store is in the former Bonfils-Lowenstein Theater, which features the original stage, orchestra pit and a basement full of books. Tattered Cover has a historical presence amongst Denver’s literary community and an unbeatable atmosphere.

Old, worn and torn, Capitol Hill Books takes pride in being one of the last successfully standing bookstores in Denver. They have tons of great books

Capitol Hill Books 300 E. Colfax Ave.

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Capitol Hill Books features a selection of used books for those who love the worn and torn.

for low prices and friendly service that will help anyone find the perfect purchase.

Specializing only in used books, the store offers countless shelves full of that old-fashioned book smell that so many love, all categorized by beautifully hand-drawn signs. Most books even have hand-written descriptions of the author. It doesn’t get a whole lot more authentic than that.

For over 30 years, they have been collecting and trading amongst customers, and don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Take a book or two with you to trade, and always make sure to check out the discount cart out front for the best deals.

Denver. Two hobby-sharing friends founded the store in 2008, and their dreams turned into reality. Let the blast of warm air at the door welcome you in and carry you to a great book or comic.

They sell inexpensive used books that have been personally collected over the years, while the comics can be found new and used.

The store also publishes its own comics written mostly by Denver natives such as the “Blammo” series by Noah Van Sciver and “The Frantastic Four” by Sam Spina. These originals can’t be found anywhere else, and keep the dwindling comic culture alive.

Kilgore Books & Comics is one of Denver’s most pure grassroots businesses in the midst of an electronic takeover, and this Capitol Hill gem is certainly worth checking out.

Downloading a book, or buying one online does not bring the same joy of picking up one from a store. Amongst a huge technological takeover, these outsourced bookstores remain loyal to the literary community and need more attention than ever.

Kilgore Books & Comics 624 E. 13th Ave.

photo courtesy of onewondering.wordpress.com Tattered Cover Book Store has three locations around Denver and each one has its own style.

Named after the famed Kurt Vonnegut character Kilgore Trout, this cozy bookstore is a literary centerpiece of

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Kilgore publishes their own set of comics.

Car share programs advertise on campus by sydney sachs Staff Writer

Car sharing services for students have been popping up on the DU campus with increasing frequency, insistently attempting to lure students in with promises of incredible deals, convenient transportation and environmental friendliness. It can get a bit overwhelming to figure out if something is worth the time, so here’s a brief guide to three of Denver’s car sharing companies that are available to students.

Enterprise CarShare Enterprise CarShare has an online reservation system which, available via phone, tablet or computer, provides a list of available rental times and car locations where the vehicle is available to picked up and returned to. According to Gregory Phillips, Brand Publicity Manager, the service solves the age restrictions that many students face with typical car rentals.

“We see students gravitate to it,” said Phillips. “It’s great for people who want to just go for a shopping trip or take a day out in the city.”

According to Phillips, the on-campus promotions are part of an effort to answer questions that students have and provide general information about the ever-growing arena of car sharing.

“The awareness for car sharing has increased nationally,” said Phillips. “And we have access to newer, cleaner vehicles. We can update our fleet quickly based on consumer demand.”

Fuel is free for up to 200 miles, and the car includes a prepaid fuel card to

be used for refilling fuel; a majority of the vehicles are fuel-efficient, boasting at least 28 to 32 mpg, according to the company’s website. Phillips said that he sees car sharing services as a more cost-efficient and sustainable option for students as opposed to owning a car.

Insurance is included as well, and international driver’s licenses are accepted. For DU students, the application fee is waived and the first year’s $35 membership fee can be applied as credit to be used for driving.

“It provides students with alternative transportation options. But also it reduces the need to have cars on campus and supports sustainability efforts,” said Phillips.

To find out more information about Enterprise’s carshare go to: Enterprisecarshare.com Zipcar According to Market Manager Kaleb Miller, Zipcar is an ideal service for students because it offers cost-saving options that give more variety to the transportation available.

“It is an extra means that allows people to make more decisions about where they go and how they get there,” said Miller. “The more options a student has, the more choices they can make.”

Zipcar advertises free gas, and cars can be reserved ahead of time online or via a mobile app. The company offers various memberships plans with a special discount for DU students and included insurance coverage.

“During these economic times, parents and students need more ways to manage the full cost of education. One thing that we can do is to provide alter-

natives for students as well as parents to cover the costs,” said Miller.

Zipcar promotes their eco-friendly cars and commitment to sustainability, according to Miller.

“Members who use our service actually have increased the number of trips that they make on public transportation, as well as biking and walking,” Miller said.

There are thousands of zipcars around the world that can be used by any member and, according to Miller, over 300 universities have brought Zipcar to their campuses. Near DU, there are Zipcar locations by the intersection at Asbury Avenue and University Boulevard, as well as Evans Avenue and High Street.

To find out more information about Zipcar go to: Zipcar.com Car2Go Car2Go offers over 200 vehicles in the Denver area that can be picked up and dropped off at a number of different locations, and the cars can be dropped off in a different spot from where they were picked up. According to Michael Pletsch, location manager for Car2Go Denver, they are the only car share company in the world with a free flow model.

The cars can be booked online through a computer or a mobile app 30 minutes in advance or simply picked up on the spot, and at any destination the car can be left or kept for continued use. A fuel card is included in the car and can be used to pay for gas, and a complimentary 20 minutes are added to the trip if refueling is necessary.

Car2Go charges a one-time signup fee,

but according to Pletsch, a special deal is currently available to DU students.

It includes a discounted signup fee and free driving time.

“For students it works out really well because not every student has a vehicle on campus,” said Pletsch. “It’s another way to get around, so we’re providing an opportunity for folks to get around with a different form of transportation.”

Pletsch additionally said that the advertising on campuses does make a difference in the number of students who sign up, and currently Car2Go is hoping to expand the home area to increase where members can go.

Some students at DU are all for car sharing, such as Erin Smith, a sophomore from La Crosse, Wis. majoring in communications.

“I don’t think that car sharing is a bad idea. Most students definitely don’t need their own cars,” Smith said.

However, even with the increasing popularity of car sharing as an alternative to driving personal cars, not all students would give up the independence of having their own cars. Shikha Goyal, a sophomore Biology major from Portland, Ore. said that she would not choose to use car sharing over owning her own car.

“There is a convenience about having your own car that you wouldn’t have anymore,” said Goyal.

For students who are looking for ways to explore new parts of Denver and escape the campus bubble, car sharing services are certainly a less costly albeit possibly less convenient alternative to having a car on campus.

To find out more information about Car2Go check out their website: car2go. com/en/denver.

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Campus groups promote educational equity by isabel mccan Senior Reporter

From Nov. 4 until Nov. 8, Teach for America, Students for Educational Equity and the DU Programming Board (DUPB) will be hosting the first annual Educational Equity Week on the DU campus.

According to the Glossary on Educational Reform, the term educational equity is “the study and achievement of fairness in education.” The term “equity” is nuanced from the term “equality,” which indicates same treatment for all, while equity recognizes that different students will have different needs, therefore uniform treatment of all might not be the proper way to allocate funding and efforts.

“Most students at DU don’t come from low income backgrounds or poor education systems so my role is really to build awareness and educate students about the issues associated with poor public education,” said Maggie Waldner, a senior majoring in international studies and Spanish from Boulder.

Waldner is Teach for America’s campus campaign coordinator. She has been interning or affiliated with Teach for America since her

sophomore year. She noted that Educational Equity Week is not about recruiting for Teach for America, but focuses more on the larger education issues that Teach for America mission works towards improving.

Waldner spearheaded the events of this year’s Educational Equity Week. According to Waldner, the University Programming Support Committee was also involved in some of the original planning of the event and she hopes to strengthen the partnership with them in future years.

“A lot of college campuses do education equity weeks at their schools, so I took from that idea and catered it to our DU community. I want it to be more comprehensive than simply a ‘Teach for America week.’ Instead, it is really learning more about educational equity for all students and looking at the bigger picture,” said Waldner.

According to Waldner, Teach for America programs are principally found in lowincome and struggling school districts that present a paucity in their amount of teachers.

While TFA’s corps, the name given to persons or graduates currently participating in Teach for America, must apply to become a part of the

Surviving Week 9 by meg mcintyre Entertainment Editor

It’s no secret that the last few weeks of term on the quarter system are a genuine free-for-all, and if you haven’t found that out by now, you will. That’s right, kids; we’re drawing near to that dreaded stretch of time that stands between us and six weeks of pure unadulterated laziness – the last (and hardest) weeks of the quarter.

Since the students of DU are undoubtedly about to reach maximum stress levels in preparation for finals, here are nine essential tips for surviving Week 9 and beyond.

1. Remember that this pre-finals-induced stress is strictly temporary. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s called six weeks of rest and relaxation.

2. Time management is key. Ditching study group to watch the new episode of “The Walking Dead” might sound like a good idea now, but you’ll be sorry when it’s 2 a.m. and your ten page paper is due in the morning. Let’s face it, there is only so much coffee that can help you write that research paper.

3. Remember to eat, sleep, drink and bathe. No one wants to sit next to the person emanating noxious body odor during an exam.

Stay healthy by loading up on vitamins, Emergen-C and lots of fruits and vegetables.

4. Avoid heavily populated study spots as they can be easily distracting. Unfortunately, this might mean steering clear of the library since it will soon become a haven for slackers who haven’t opened a book all quarter. But don’t worry – there are plenty of cozy coffee shops and student-friendly establishments around campus to take refuge in. Try Stella’s, Kaladi’s or La Belle Rosette if you’re looking for a study spot.

5. Remember to take a break every now and then. You won’t do well on that group project, paper or exam if you’re too exhausted to remember your own name, so reward all of your hard work thus far with one (keyword: one) episode of your favorite show or a well-deserved nap.

6. Prioritize your work. If you’ve got a cumulative final coming up, focus on that first and worry about the smaller assignments later. Getting the hardest projects out of the way first will make it easier not to stress about the small ones.

7. Look to professors now for help. They’ll be much less inclined to clarify the requirements for a project or exam if you wait until the last minute to ask, and this way you’ll go into finals knowing where you stand.

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Know your study style. Maybe you study well in a group, or maybe you don’t, but the important thing is to actually start studying. Despite what you may believe, cramming won’t work as well as starting early, and it will also make you temporarily hate your life. So, seriously. Start now.

9. And finally, if all else fails, pray to the Quarter System Gods for a little bit of finals luck. It certainly couldn’t hurt, right?

TFA program and go through a five-week intensive training process, participating school districts must also go through an application process to qualify for TFA services. Waldner noted that some people believe that TFA is replacing trained teachers with their corps, many of them not education majors, but said that actually, these districts present a lack of teachers and request TFA corps to fill in these roles. Waldner explained that despite an inevitable learning curve for corps, the program is highly competitive and the trained corps are “best of the best” entering into the program.

There are over 48 regions in the United States where TFA programs can be found.

A list of events associated with Educational Equity Week are as follows: On Monday on the Driscoll Bridge from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., DU students had an opportunity to help write letters of encouragement to K-12 students who are in schools near Denver with corps from Teach for America currently teaching.

On Tuesday there was a panel discussion called “Education as a Human Right” from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Lindsay Auditorium. Students had the chance to learn more about the current

state of education as a basic human right within the U.S. and abroad. Panelists included Teach for America alumni currently working at South High School, a South High student from Jordan who moved to the U.S. for educational purposes and a member of the Bridge Project. The bridge Project is an educational equity program originally started by DU faculty from the Graduate School of Social Work and a Ph.D. student who participated in the Peace Corps. Students had a chance to interact with and engage in discussion with the panel.

Wednesday night from 6 - 9 p.m. in Lindsay Auditorium, there will be a screening of “Waiting for Superman,” an award-winning documentary film that critiques the various failures in the American public education system, with free pizza and a discussion to follow.

Friday, there will be an opportunity for anyone considering applying to Teach for America to visit current corps member’s classrooms in the Denver area and learn more about the organization.

Waldner is also starting up the DU specific group called Students for Educational Equity, an education reform group open to anyone inter-

ested in education topics. The group is currently in process of becoming finalized as an official student organization. They currently have meetings roughly every two weeks in the Driscoll Underground on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., although they will not be having any more meetings until winter quarter begins.

“I’m really hoping to build it up this year and leave the organization to grow when I graduate because we get so many people who are interested in education reform but, unfortunately, if you’re not a senior you can’t apply to Teach for America yet. So I want to provide an outlet for this interest and a way to spread the movement on campus,” said Waldner.

Waldner hopes that the group will continue to host Educational Equity Week, or events similar to it, in the coming years after her graduation.

Approaching deadlines to apply for Teach for America are on January 24 and February 10. For more information about Educational Equity Week, visit the Facebook page at on.fb.me/1bSFqpr. To find more information about this week’s classroom visits or applying to Teach for America, contact Maggie Waldner at maggie.waldner@gmail.com.

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will be the show for this quarter.

According to Hooper, the Idiosingcrasies will be performing new songs at the fall showcase as well as some that they have done previously, including original songs written by a previous member of the group.

“We’re trying to bring back some songs that our group has done in the past but people of our generation at DU haven’t heard, from before we were in

The Idiosingcrasies generally put on at least one show per quarter, according to Hooper.

After the fall showcase, there will be a competition in the winter between a cappella groups from all over Colo., which will be open to students to attend. That will be followed by the spring show which is the biggest show of the year.

“It’s a combination of everything that we’ve worked on throughout the year and our way of showing off our new members,” Hooper said of the spring show.

Hooper said that the group is putting on the show this quarter for free as they are trying currently to get the word out to more students.

“We hope that it’ll be really good turnout. We have a wonderful fan base which is really fun. All of the students’ friends and families come out to see what we’ve put together,” said Hooper.

As a part of the effort to expand their fan base, the Idiosingcrasies have been working to update and grow their social media, according to Hooper. She said that the group has released two CD’s in Hooper’s time at DU and they are now hoping to increase their YouTube audience. They recently had their website redesigned and are additionally aiming to gain more “likes” on Facebook and bring more students to the shows.

“We really strive to become a family. So it’s not just a bunch of random people who sing together. It’s more of a community and family based. People you can rely on and call whenever you need,” said Hooper. “It’s been a really big and rewarding part of my college experience.”

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This upcoming weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., the Idiosingcrasies, one of DU’s own a cappella groups, will be showing off their talent and introducing new members in a fall showcase in Davis Auditorium featuring a variety of music ranging from dance songs to ballads to even a Justin Timberlake song.

Going strong in their eighth year on campus, the group will have a total of twelve members when the two abroad return according to President Kathleen Hooper, a senior from Portland, Ore. studying sociology. This will be their largest group yet, with last year’s having previously photo courtesy of du idiosingcrasies been the largest at Members of Idiosingcrasies pose for a group photograph. eleven members.

According to Hooper, the size of the group,” Hooper said.

The fall showcase will also the group has ebbed and flowed be a chance to introduce the over the years.

“We are the longest stand- four new members who joined ing a cappella group at DU, the group this fall, according and a lot of groups didn’t get to Hooper. She said that the past the five year mark. We’ve members are all excited for continued the legacy as long as freshman Brad Becker, sophopossible,” said Hooper. “Having more Lauren LaBanca, junior a large group gives us a lot to Lauren-Claire Poitevent and freshman Je Yoo to join the work with.”

The Idiosingcrasies have group. Additionally, Hooper already performed this year at said that the members of the the DU Night of the Arts, along group have a range of interests with multiple other student that create a diverse dynamic.

“A majority of students are singers and student a cappella not music majors. Right now, we groups. The fall showcase, have three out of 12 members of however, will be the group’s first individual show of the year. As the group who are music majors, they typically put on one show and we’re an eclectic group of per quarter, the fall showcase people which makes it really fun,” said Hooper.

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The Clarion staff reviews bars, restaurants and coffee houses, attempting cultural mutiny on all things hipster

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Maddie’s tempts the tastebuds with hearty options to fulfill any breakfast craving.

Maddie’s Restaurant: 4.91 beans

Overindulgence is inevitable at this breakfast joint. by camilla sterne Assistant Lifestyles Editor

While the DU masses swarm to Jelly, (which, let’s face it, is so last year) the in-the-know have discovered a far more quaint and conveniently overlooked neighborhood breakfast nook in Maddie’s Restaurant, located at 2423 S. Downing St. Just far enough from DU to remain untainted by the hungover herds, Maddie’s offers a sanctuary that is free of noise and full of personality.

The DU alum-owned holein-the-wall eatery offers a plentiful selection of breakfast (and lunch) originals, however, certain idiosyncratic additions set Maddie’s apart as more than just a runof-the-mill breakfast place.

With options like the Colorado Potatocakes, which are Mediterranean inspired latkes in bacon and cheese, veggie and plain, this restaurant covers its cultural bases. Maddie’s also puts a twist on the classic breakfast sandwich by substituting smoked gouda in the place of more traditional cheddar cheese, and adding a garnish of piperade for some extra oomph. Challah french toast will satisfy even the most goyish appetite. And no breakfast place has ever gone astray by offering a classic lox and bagel.

But do not fret, as every good modster fashions himself a breakfast burrito connoisseur, Maddie’s at once adorably and cloyingly coined ‘Breakfast Burry’s’ offer the opportunity to stretch those down-south taste-testing abilities.

And let’s not forget the generously portioned Huevos Rancheros plate, because who can resist bountiful beans after a night of boisterous boozing? Surely not this grinder.

Speaking of generous portions, Maddie’s offer bottomless mimosas, bellinis and Bloody Mary’s. Need I say more? And with a coffee inspired cocktail like the Colorado Coffee, which is made of Stranahan’s Whiskey, coffee, brown sugar and whipped cream, indecision is inevitable.

Overeating, too, is inevitable,

if one happens to glance under the ‘Maddie’s Sweet Tweets Creations’ heading on the menu. Cinnamon sticky buns, gourmet cake pops and chocolate chip cookies may tempt even the most health-conscious hipster. Give in to the cravings and take another lap around Wash Park on that fixie of yours.

Or just drink another bellini and call it good—peach puree has vital nutrients, right?

And it will be easy to stay for another round, since Maddie’s atmosphere invites lingering in the best possible way. Without the inevitable lines of places like Snooze and Jelly, there will be no palpable glares directed at your table by impatient breakfast-goers.

A charming red and white exterior definitely puts the “aw” in awning, with an overhang reminiscent of a small town locals-only hangout. The red and white motif continues inside and Maddie’s walls display music and concert posters, which are likely to go unnoticed by the ravenous breakfaster.

The small and simply furnished restaurant is not ideal for large groups, as a result of few staff and limited space. A large group of raucous trendsetters are certain to put the waitress on edge, but be sure to complement her new ink and it’s unlikely that she’ll spit in your coffee.

The small outdoor patio sports two picnic-style tables to offer space for larger groups in warmer months, but Maddie’s seems more suitable for one-onone interactions rife with muted discussions of the sartorial aesthetic, upcoming Chillwave concerts and institution-bred ennui.

Or maybe Maddie’s authenticity will inspire a fleeting moment of unpretentiousness and whipped cream in a handlebar mustache will give way to uncontrolled laughter, ending in snorting guffaws.

If it does, you’ll be glad you chose to breakfast where your peers couldn’t witness your brief retreat from poised panache.

Just don’t get sausage grease on your ascot.

Art class curates exhibit by isabel mccan Senior Reporter

In an exhibit titled Catalyst, put together completely by the upper-level Professional Practice class taught by faculty member Sarah Gjertson, twelve pieces of student art, ranging from photography to drawing, painting and sculpture, are all exhibited in the foyer of Shwayder Art Building.

The term catalyst is typically defined as a person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

According to an explanation posted on the wall of the exhibit, the works in the exhibition were compiled in the juried process by which ones had a visual ‘catalyst’, whether metaphorical or literal.

Tingyu Lin, senior Bachelor of Fine Arts student from Taiwan, who helped juror the exhibit and also help with public relations, explained that the Professional Practice class is all seniors, mostly Bachelor of Fine Arts majors, who must take this sequence course to become familiar with many of the finer points of being a professional artist, including how to create personal websites, giving an artist’s talk to the public and the logistics that go into curating an exhibit like Catalyst, along with different methods that will later help them when submitting their own work to exhibits as well.

“As soon as the quarter started everyone in the class started to take on their job. Some were installing, some were public relations and we also had a jury committee,” said Lin. Students in the Professional Practice class were allowed to submit pieces, but were not able to participate in the final jury committee. According to Lin, none of these pieces ended up being chosen for the final exhibit.

Lin explained that the jury committee got together and decided through multiple rounds of selection which pieces they felt fit the theme of general “catalyst” or visible change, which included not only considering the piece

itself but also the artist’s statement that went along with it. She also noted that with the size and shape of the Shwayder foyer, space limitation was one of the main issues in constructing the exhibit. There is one sculpture, called “Identity” by senior BFA student Matthew Swisher from Los Gatos, Calif. and the rest are film or digital photography, paintings or drawings that could easily fit the wall space.

The sculpture is made of steel and galvanized wire, with the wire appearing to explode out from the backing in what can be described as a visual catalyst.

“There were a lot of good submissions, but we had to accommodate for space too. We figured on which ones fit best by itself, but also together as a whole,” said Ling.

Despite the relative homogeneity with chosen mediums, the pieces are still distinct and detailed. When compared with the juried alumni exhibit that is displayed right inside of the Myhren Gallery in Shwayder, the quality standard is equal to that of the more experienced artists displayed nearby.

Some of the pieces seem to harken towards personal identity changes, such as Brian Napier’s “Weekend Warrior” drawing, where wild animals burst forth from a conservative business suit, created with alcohol marker on paper. The title and apparent message of this piece seems to wink at the change in normal behavior between the mundane weekdays, versus more anticipated weekends or time off. Similar to this drawing, each piece added its own nuanced meaning to the overall theme, the “catalyst” being more obvious in some than in others.

One of the artists whose work is exhibited, Hunter Roberts, a junior music major in Jazz and Commercial Music from Parker, found out about the Catalyst exhibit from a class he was taking with faculty member Deborah Howard, called Experiences in Visual Art. He said that although he had been painting his piece,

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Student Ruopo Song’s oil paint on canvas.

“Paper Crane,” for a few months before the exhibit, the deadline for submissions really pushed him to finish it. Roberts explained how the theme of “catalyst” fit into his own work: “It’s hard to say specifically where the inspiration came from, but thunderclouds over the Colorado plains tend to blow my mind, so they are very prominent in the piece. Also origami is very interesting to me. An old friend from high school used to make hundreds of origami pieces to hand out to students, so he was inspiring for this piece,” said Roberts.

Roberts also commented on how he hopes his piece will affect it’s viewers.

“I hope that the piece inspired change in people’s view of everyday things they see. We accept everything that we see as a title or label defining what that thing may be, but if you look deeper and try to understand it for yourself, the world can better come alive,” said Roberts.

Lin also said she hoped that after viewing the exhibit, each person will leave considering what their inspirations and muses in life are.

“Some pieces will have a stronger impact for different people than others will. So I want people to leave thinking about what inspires them, what their own catalyst is,” said Lin.

“What Should We DU” turns one by kameryn tanita Lifestyles Editor

What started out as an informal experiment abroad has turned into a campuswide phenomenon and now a year later, it continues to provide comic relief to the student body. What Should We DU (WSWDU), the anonymously-run Tumblr page featuring memes and images centered around DU, turned one year old on Oct. 26 and the creator opened up about the process behind the blog and how popular it has grown.

According to the creator, WSWDU was originally started as a joke.

“I was abroad at the time and feeling homesick and disconnected from the DU community, and never really expected that anyone would find it, much less that it would become as popular as it has,” said the creator, who decided to remain anonymous for the interview in order to follow through with the blog’s anonymity.

At the time, the creator had been reading other blogs that featured gifs and memes and took that inspiration to make WSWDU,

which focused specifically on the DU community.

“I thought that starting a blog centered around DU would be a great way of making my peers laugh and a fun experiment,” said the creator.

The blog captures the sentiment of a wide variety of students’ perspectives and each post is catered towards the entire DU community. The memes all revolve around college culture and poke fun at some of DU’s stereotypes like eating at Jelly, registering for classes, opening a tab at the Stadium Inn and Illegal Pete’s infamous Wednesday night ‘Flip Night,’ just to name a few.

To find the images, the creator searches terms like “Parks and Recreation GIF” or “Avengers GIF” and creates captions and phrases to accompany the GIF. The blog is kept up daily and features timely trends focused around the student body. The creator also allows for submissions from other students, although submissions making fun of or discriminating anyone or any group are not allowed, according to the blog.

Over the last year, WSWDU

has gained quite the following, recently, reaching 600 followers.

Although the blog has been successful, the creator is still surprised that the growth came so quickly.

“I did not expect WSWDU would become this popular at all. I am still surprised by the following it has, and love it when someone unknowingly sends me a link from the page or when I see someone browsing the blog in class,” said the creator.

Part of the blog’s popularity is due to the fact that the creator continues to remain anonymous.

As the frequently asked section of the blog illustrates, the main thing people want to know is the identity of the mastermind behind this amusing blog. According to the creator, it is more fun to keep the audience guessing.

As for the future, students are eager to know who the successorwill be, but the creator is leaving no clues. Instead, the creator continues to use memes and images to keep the crowd on their toes.

For anyone that has yet to experience some comic relief from the blog, check it out here: whatshouldwedu.tumblr.com.

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‘Ender’s Game’ visual heaven on earth

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Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) chastises Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) in the barracks during the new film “Ender’s Game.” The film is based on the novel of the same name by author Orson Scott Card.

by kaitlynne birkett Copy Chief

Based on the 1985 Orson Scott Card novel of the same name, the film “Ender’s Game” was released this past Friday to a slew of mixed reviews. It tells the story of a young boy, Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield, “Hugo”), who is enlisted in a military battle school to assist in the fight against aliens. Yet Wiggin is forced to deal with more than many of his peers; he is the last hope for Earth in the war, but his own internal struggle against his desire for power proves a great psychological hindrance.

In a world plagued by the constant threat of invasion, the people of Earth created a governmental institution to ready the world for the potential of another war against the Formics, which are a group of aliens that previously attempted to colonize the planet. This institution, the International Fleet, came to the conclu-

sion that children, with their dexterity of mind, were better options for the future of the military and created the Battle School.

Only the most intelligent and excellent children are accepted into the prestigious academy. Wiggin, after his acceptance, exceeds expectations among his peers and commanders, leading to quick promotions and difficult tests.

The movie does hold relatively true to the book, but to contain itself in the regular two hours, much of the superfluous development is entirely removed. The entirety of Wiggin’s experience in Battle School is extremely sped up. In the book, quite a bit of time is spent developing Wiggin’s relationships in his varying teams and eventually, the soldiers under his command. In contrast, in the film, the relationships are developed succinctly, but do not allow three dimensional character development in the timeframe. Also, additional coverage was given to Petra Arkanian (Hailee Steinfeld, “True Grit”), while less screen

time was given to Bean (Aramis Knight, “The Dark Knight Rises”) and Alai (Suraj Partha, “Glee”). The extra development of Arkanian was well-portrayed, but in her expansion, the much-loved Alai and Bean were put on the wayside.

Despite the changes, the film is strong in many other ways. The special effects are absolutely phenomenal. “Ender’s Game,” though published in the 1980s, had its film production postponed until now, a time when the graphics and technology are compatible with those imagined in the book. The concepts for scientific advances are well thought out and plausible in today’s society, with everything from mid-air touchscreens to holograms on a portable tablet. In addition to the tech, the presentation of the Formic world and armies are beautifully and intricately crafted. It does not appear as if one is watching the movie from a theater, but rather staring out of a spaceship, watching the Formic swarms descend upon the Earth fleet. Yet the best

special effects are most obvious in the battle room, where all the competitions at Battle School take place. The students fly about a null gravity translucent sphere in space, bouncing from lighted stars while attempting to shoot the other team with their freeze guns. Not once in those scenes does it seem possible that these actors were not actually flying in space.

“Ender’s Game” is a phenomenal movie that, for the most part, does justice to the book that has affected many generations. Despite many other recent movies featuring young characters, the development, storyline and special effects make it stand out as a winner.

The film is about so much more than just a young boy who must save the world- it is about the reality of human nature, which can be plagued by anger, lies and deceit; yet human nature can also exemplify itself through love, forgiveness and redemption, as Wiggin so evidently portrays throughout the movie.

Slim Shady they had grown up with, not the 40-year-old trying to appeal to a larger audience. As the four singles were released over the past three months, fans’ worries grew even more. All the singles with the exception of “Rap God” were poppy and the complete opposite of their hopes. “Survival,” which was featured in the new Call of Duty commercial, was another gimmick with Eminem trying to expand his niche into the “gamer” circle.

Rick Rubin-produced “Berzek” was supposed to celebrate “old-school hip-hop” with its Beastie Boys sample, but just grew annoying after multiple listens.

The last single, “The Monster” has to be the worst Eminem song ever made, the Rihanna-laden hook is way too poppy to belong on this album and Eminem’s verses are “soft” and “feel-good,” not what his listeners wanted. The best of the singles, “Rap God,” features six minutes of Eminem spitting, very technically sound verses but also produces cringe-

worthy line such as “They say I rap like a robot / Call me rapbot.”

As an aging artist, Eminem only has himself and his past - and moreso than any of his older peers such as Jay Z or Lil Wayne, Eminem has accepted that and been able to turn it into something positive.

This is an incredibly self-aware and introspective album. He recognizes the responsibility he has for all the influence he has had in the past, the effects that might have, the hypocrisy of what he has said about women in comparison to his own daughter, the fact that he is 40 and can no longer rely on shock and violence and the homophobic lyrics that have been a constant for the past fifteen years. Content-wise, he has clearly matured, and that allows him to bridge a gap between his old self and his now 40-year old single dad life.

But production-wise, he’s still imaginative and creative; he references the original “Marshall Mathers LP” and his past work in interesting ways, pulling out

nostalgic, old-school samples show that his age and using a variety of styles, even singing on “Stronger Than I Was,” and bringing in humor as well as quite a few more serious songs.

The opening song, “Bad Guy” is a sequel to one of Eminem’s best songs, “Stan.” The beat switches before the last two minutes of the song start and instead of the song being about “Stan’s” younger brother coming after Eminem for revenge for “Stan’s” death, it is about how Eminem lacks any conscience in his choice of subject matter, and his lingering fear that one day this practice will catch up to him.

Another somber highlight is “Headlights,” which features a hook by Fun.’s lead singer Nate Ruess. The song is an apology to his Mom for criticizing her in his songs over the years. He still loves her despite everything and he hates how they are estranged.

Eminem is old, he knows it and now he just wants to tie up loose ends. “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” does just that.

Slim Shady is back, back again by logan baker Staff Writer

Eminem mixes his old angry Slim Shady persona with his current middle-age lifestyle on the sequel to his most acclaimed album, 2000s “The Marshall Mathers LP.” This album surprises listeners with its flashbacks to the original album and is also Eminem’s funniest and most entertaining album in years. He sounds more in tune with what his fans want and is derisive of his critics that have stated he has fallen off from his younger days.

When the album was first announced in late August, many of Eminem’s longtime fans were worried that calling this album a sequel was simply a marketing gimmick and that they were watching their longtime idol go soft with old age.

His last two albums, 2009 “Relapse” and 2010 “Recovery,” while incredibly commercially successful, miserably failed with critics. Fans wanted the angry

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‘Blue Chips 2’ a colorful, creative sequel

Action Bronson has released another strong mixtape as he hurtles toward his 2014 debut album. The original “Blue Chips” came out last year to a lot of hype and showed that Bronson deserved a spot at the head of the rap game. This mixtape contains nineteen tracks, including features from Mac Miller and AbSoul. The chemistry between Party Supplies and Bronson is apparent and this mixtape hits with the same rawness that made the original “Blue Chips” so popular. The beats are sample-heavy and obviously 1990s influenced, and Bronson flows like a madman over them.

The album opens with “Silverado.” It has a piano sample that is all too reminiscent of “Pouches of Tuna” photo courtesy of the305.com from the original album. “Pepe Rap artist Action Bronson recently released “Blue Chips 2.”

Lopez” features an upbeat tempo and strong guitar riffs; by logan baker the verses are strong, but the beat outdoes Staff Writer Bronson’s vocals. “The Don’s Cheek” has Partnering with hip-hop production a traditional oriental beat that Bronson duo Party Supplies for the second and last fans should be used to hearing. He raps installment of the “Blue Chips” series, about different aspects of Eastern culture

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and drops many hilarious lines. “It Concerns Me” has another piano-influenced beat that keeps the head-nodding going.

There is also a hilarious skit at the end of the track involving a Jason Sudeikis Applebees commercial.

“Practice” features a brassy sample looped over and over again and has Bronson going hard over it. The Ab-Soulassisted “Through The Eyes of a G” comes next which is laid back and undeniably upbeat. The best song on this release is “Contemporary Man.” The beat switches four times as the song jumps between different 1980s samples ingeniously and features Bronson over both John Cougar’s “Jack And Diane” and Phil Collins’ “Sussudio.”

The next ten songs are all similar in the same Action Bronson way that his fans love. “9.24.13” is a sequel to the original “Blue Chips” standout track “9-24-11.”

Bronson sounds happy on this track, which is a contrast to the original. On the original, Bronson breaks down and lays out what is wrong with his life and how he wants to fix it. Hopefully, this track signi-

fies his change toward the better. Bronson eases us out with the final track, “I Adore You,” which is very smooth and a great way to end a stellar mixtape.

Bronson brings the wit and Party Supplies brings the jazzy and retro beats. They create a shockingly appropriate tape for the end of the year.

Party Supplies’ production is tremendous and rivals any other release this year in terms of overreaching quality. The bizarre and intricate approach that Bronson and Party Supplies attempts is perfected in a way that surpasses the original “Blue Chips” in many categories.

The lyrics are still farreaching, hilarious and filled with random name drops and irrelevant references to just about anything Bronson imagines. His lyrics are filled with outdated sports references and nods to his past career as a professional chef.

This is an incredibly entertaining album both for old rap hip-hop heads that will liken Bronson as the new Ghostface Killah and young fans who liken his arrival on the scene with fellow rappers Mac Miller, Chance the Rapper and the Odd Future collective.

“The beats are . . . obviously 1990s influenced, and Bronson flows like a madman over them. ”

‘Last Vegas’ offers contrived comedy

acter, Paddy, is the same grumpy old man he plays in almost all his movies. It feels like DeNiro just being DeNiro for the whole film.

Douglas’ character is also very similar to the character he played in the 2009 film “Solitary Man:” the character of a wealthy older man, who fills his time chasing photo courtesy of aceshowbiz.com younger women.

Kevin Kline, Robert DeNiro, Michael Douglas and Morgan Freeman in “Last Vegas.”

As fun as “Last Vegas” is, it feels like the film went by jacob dahl in far too many directions. The film has Contributing Writer many scenes designed to make viewers feel sympathy for characters, but most of The concept of the film “Last Vegas” them just feel out of place. The film tries is a simple one. It is a comedy about four to squeeze in too much for its hour and old friends, Sam (Kevin Kline, “A Fish a half length. In many comedies, there is Called Wanda”), Archie (Morgan Free- conflict between the characters, or misman, “Driving Miss Daisy”) and the ever- fortune befalls one of them. This is often grumpy Paddy (Robert DeNiro, “Taxi to give the character more soul and to Driver”) who go to Las Vegas for their make the viewers like them more. “Last good friend Billy’s (Michael Douglas, Vegas” tries to do that, but it just does “Solitary Man”) bachelor party. When not work. This should not deter viewthey arrive, they show up at the wrong ers from enjoying the comedic scenes, hotel, but happen to meet Diana (Mary though. Another odd part of the film is Steenburger, “Step Brothers”) a local the rating. It is rated PG-13, but this feels singer, with whom Paddy and Billy both like a stretch. It might have done better become enamored. The film revolves if filmmakers tried to make the movie around Diana and all of the shenanigans family friendly, or went all out for an R rating. It treads an odd line somewhere these old men get into in Las Vegas.

As far as comedies go, “Last Vegas” in between.

All this being said, “Last Vegas” is a certainly is not the most excellent movie, but it could be a lot worse. As one could good comedy. It is funny. The dramatic expect, the acting is good. Each of the parts of the movie aren’t good, but four main actors has won an Academy the comedic aspects are. Viewers will Award, so it can not be expected to be get a kick out of seeing four old men bad. Although all of the acting was running around in Las Vegas. It is not funny, Kevin Kline and Morgan Freeman as good as “The Hangover,” but “Last seem to steal the show, as opposed to the Vegas” is geared towards an older audimore serious performances from DeNiro ence who will appreciate the humor in this movie. Do not go in expecting and Douglas.

What is disappointing is that it feels incredible acting and fantastic plot, but like all the main characters are extensions if viewers go in expecting to laugh, then of the actors themselves. DeNiro’s char- they will enjoy it.

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‘About Time’ is worth viewers’ minutes by kaitlynne birkett Copy Chief

Released this past Friday was a pleasantly surprising spin on the story of a young man who discovers an ability to travel in time. Upon his 21st birthday, Tim’s (Domnhall Gleeson, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2”) father, played by Bill Nighy (“Love Actually”), sits his son down and explains that part of the male family heritage is the capability to change one’s past experiences.

Initially, Tim uses his skill in the pursuit of love, but gradually learns that not everything can be manipulated to his will. Through the trials and tribulations of family, friends and work, Tim learns to grow into himself and, as a result of his ability, becomes a better example for those around him.

At first glance, “About Time” has all the ingredients for a Nicholas Sparks book: the passionate love, a special yet hidden talent and many potential targets for a cry-worthy death. Yet, this movie proves to be about so much more.

The film begins with a heartwarming description of Tim’s family, followed by his first experiences with time travel. For Tim, his life and his time travel seem to work to ensure that he finds the woman he will love forever. As “About Time” demonstrates though, time travel will not create love between two people who do not have it. Tim pursues his sister’s friend over one summer, but as he discovers, there is no love between them and not even time travel will change that.

Throughout the movie, there are a wide variety of interesting cinematographic choices that supplement the movie’s theme of choosing to be the best you can be each day. Most intriguing is the scene in which Tim chooses to live a regular day with the stresses of life, then go back and relive it. The

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Tim (Domnhall Gleeson) and his father (Bill Nighy) are part of a family that has the ability to time travel in the newly released film “About Time.”

second time around, Tim grabs life by the horns, appreciates the little things and becomes a more pleasant person.

One example depicted is Tim’s rush to lunch—in the first day, the camera stays fixed behind the cashier’s back, only showing his hustle to return to work and get food; the second time, the camera shows the cashier’s face, which highlights the fact that in this version, Tim is acknowledging those around them and giving them a better life, in addition to his own. This simple perspective change is revolutionary for the audience, making them stop and think

of the last time they paid attention to someone inconspicuous.

The phenomenal social commentary that dissipates throughout the film is new and revolutionary in this age of cinema. “About Time” is not a blockbuster franchise, set on scoring the highest sales each weekend, but rather a film that reaches out into the heart and soul of every audience member. Each character is well-formed and likeable, lending more difficulty to the trials that each is forced to face in their plot line. Tim’s family could very well be transposed on to that of an audience member, their

same experiences shared in the reality of the world. This film is absolutely brilliant in a myriad of ways, and best of all, manages to maintain its true message.

“About Time” is definitely one of the more thought-provoking movies of the 2013 season, drifting away from its blockbuster companions in its sincerity and thoughtful themes. With an additional stunning cast to implement the vastly developed characters and beautiful direction and cinematography, the film conveys its message in not only an easy and understandable way, but one that is compelling and applicable for all viewers.

Big releases to come this winter coming out this winter.

“Catching Fire” comes out Friday, Nov. 22.

Another of the highprofile films this winter is the second installment of Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” trilogy. With the success of the first movie last year, “The photo courtesy of kencranebigscreentvs.com Hobbit: The Jennifer Lawrence returns in “Catching Fire” while Sam Claflin joins the cast.

Desolation of Smaug” continues where the previous one by daniel muzi left off as Bilbo Baggins, played by Martin Contributing Writer Freeman (“Hot Fuzz”), continues his journey to help Thorin Oakenshield, played by The holiday season is one of the most Richard Armitage (“Captain America: The active movie release times of the year. 2013 is First Avenger”), and his dwarven brethren no exception. From super-promoted sequels reclaim their mountain kingdom from to iconic biopics, this winter break there is a the dragon, Smaug, played by Benedict movie for everyone. These are just a few of Cumberbatch (“Star Trek Into Darkness”).

Though some fans were disappointed by the many films coming out post-finals.

One of the most anticipated movies of the first film, the second contains some of the year, “Catching Fire,” is the second in “The the most exciting parts of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Hunger Games” series. Jennifer Lawrence classic book. “The Hobbit: The Desolation (“Silver Linings Playbook”), Josh Hutcherson of Smaug” will be released Friday, Dec. 13.

One of the more profound movies (“Bridge to Terabithia”) and Liam Hemsworth (“The Expendable 2”) star in this blockbuster coming out over break is Justin Chadsequel to last year’s critically acclaimed film. wick’s Nelson Mandela biopic, “Mandela: The movie is based on the novel of the same Long Walk to Freedom.” Idris Elba (“Proname by Suzanne Collins and follows Katniss metheus”) stars as the anti-apartheid activEverdeen as she returns to fight in the games. ist as the film follows him from childhood This film is one of the few must-see films in a rural South African village until he

becomes the first democratically elected president of the country. Based on the autobiography of the same name, the film also stars Naomie Harris (“Skyfall”) and Terry Pheto (“Tsotsi”). Look for “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

One of the most hyped comedies of the holiday season, “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” is the long-awaited sequel to one of Will Ferrell’s (“Step Brothers”) funniest films. Set nearly a decade after the end of the previous film, “Anchorman 2” follows Ron Burgundy’s news team as they

tries to rescue his brother, played by Casey Affleck (“Gone Baby Gone”). Blaze must decide between saving his brother and his own freedom. Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio are producing, with big names such as Woody Harrelson (“No Country for Old Men”), Forest Whitaker (“Platoon”) and Willem Dafoe (“Spider-Man”) rounding out the cast. Though it lacks the publicity of some of the bigger films, “Out of the Furnace” could be one of the sleeper hits of the year. “Out of the Furnace” comes out on Friday, Dec. 6.

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David Koechner, Paul Rudd, Will Ferrel and Steve Carell will star in “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.”

are reunited in New York City. The all-star cast includes Steve Carell (“The Office”), Paul Rudd (“Role Models”), Vince Vaughn (“Dodgeball”), Luke Wilson (“Old School”) and Christina Applegate (“Up All Night”), among others. “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” is released on Friday, Dec. 20.

For those interested in a more thrilling movie this winter, “Out of the Furnace” follows the tale of Russell Blaze, played by Christian Bale (“The Dark Knight”), as he

These are just several of many highly publicised movies this break. Others include “The Wolf of Wall Street” starring Leonardo DiCaprio (“Inception”), released Christmas Day, “Saving Mr. Banks” starring Tom Hanks (“The Da Vinci Code”), released Dec. 20, and “Frozen” an animated film featuring the voice of Kristen Bell (“Veronica Mars”), released Nov. 27. No matter what type of movie you are interested in, there is a film worth seeing for you this break.

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Republicans need to support ENDA by danny zimny-schmitt Senior Reporter

The LGBT community has long had a sense of alienation from the Republican Party owing to the party’s general refusal to support any gay rights issues.

Now, a group of Republican donors is aiming to help change that. Calling itself the American Unity Fund, the group is trying to push the party more towards the center in the gay rights debate on the national level. A great first step in this process would be for the Republicans to join the Democrats in passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) this year.

The essence of ENDA is to ban discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation or gender identity, making it illegal to fire or not hire someone based on this identity. It is modeled after the Title VII employment protections already in place to protect against discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion and gender. It is seen as the most sig-

nificant gay rights measure since “don’t ask, don’t tell” was repealed.

The Senate bill has the support of all Democrats and Independents in the chamber, but only four of 44 Republican senators have endorsed it. Former Republican Senator Norm Coleman of Minn., who now lobbies with the American Unity Fund, describes the Republican “empathy gap” when it comes to gay rights issues.

He sees that the lack of Republican support for the issue is costing the party voters not only in the LGBT community but among the younger generation in general. “I believe that if we’re to be a majority party, “that we have to be a growing party, rather than a narrowing party,” said Coleman in an Oct. 30 article on Politico.

Indeed, polls show that younger voters overwhelmingly support gay rights, and even young Republicans support these rights and legal recognition of same-sex relationships by wide margins.

Republican pollster Jan van Lohuizen has recognized the rapid increase

in support for gay marriage and rights has accelerated across all partisan lines.

He found an approximately one percent annual increase in support before 2010 an approximately five percent annual increase in years since then. Most surprisingly, some older voters are actually changing their minds on the issue, which complements the overwhelmingly pro-gay rights stance of younger voters.

Van Lohuizen said “As people who promote personal responsibility, family values, commitment and stability, and emphasize freedom and limited government, we have to recognize that freedom means freedom for everyone,” which appeared in a Denver Post opinion piece on Oct. 23.

In Washington D.C., some Republicans are still concerned that ENDA is too expansive and does not do

enough to protect religious institutions from its reach. Proponents say that it ensures that enough latitude is given to these institutions to sufficiently protect their independent liberties and own values.

A victory on ENDA in the Senate and House with Republican support would be a tangible and meaningful way for the party to show its younger voters and the LGBT community that it cares about the discrimination gays and lesbians are subject to in the workplace by offering protection.

This would help start to close the “empathy gap” that Coleman noted exists in the Republican Party.

Changing an archaic party precedent and supporting non-discrimination protections all at once is as simple as a yes vote.

Due to the quarter system. within a couple of weeks we will be on a very extended break from school and that means packing up a significant portion of our dorms. Seven weeks worth of clothes, shoes, movies and the other essentials are stuffed into duffel bags and lugged home.

“Home” obviously varying for many people, as not everyone lives within a twenty-minute drive; some people do not even live on this continent. Perhaps you live in Denver, the mountains or Colorado Springs, but many DU students are flying every which way and often very far: Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, maybe even Hawaii, not to mention our extensive international student population.

International students are awarded about four extra days to move in, this is appropriate as they are most likely traveling the farthest and also experience the most adjustment.

However, many other students are moving from time zone to time zone, driving close to twenty hours or taking flights upwards of four hours.

Even students with minimal traveling time or expenses have to relocate their lives within a constricted timeframe. All students should be offered extra time to acclimate themselves to the new time zone, altitude or even just the new quarter.

In the current system students, regardless of jetlag or number of boxes, must entirely unpack their lives, catch up with friends and sleep within less

than twenty-four hours before they are once again in a classroom.

This also impacts students’ ability to find cheap flights, as they are significantly limited in their dates and times. It doesn’t appear that the university has much interest in enabling students to travel economically. But it isn’t just about the money; the time limitation does not give much flexibility for the unseen flight delay, necessary Bed, Bath & Beyond runs or general stress.

If we are expected to be living on campus Jan. 5, we expect to be provided food Jan. 5. Instead of 24 hours before classes begin, how about giving us at least 48 hours? As students of DU our lives are fast- paced and often crazy, giving us an extra day to readjust to our DU living situations would be appreciated. Let’s limit the stress placed on our students and allow students to begin the winter quarter with bright eyes and fresh minds.

“It is seen as the most significant gay rights measure since“don’t ask, don’t tell”. ”

DU residents need more time to move in Not just international students, but students from near DU and around the U.S. need more time by naomi forman Staff Writer

Each and every time, move-in is a marathon. In winter quarter, students are given less than 24 hours before classes begin to settle back into their lives; all without food. After flights and shuttles, not to mention a hefty tuition and meal plan, students must spend more money on finding food beyond campus. Until 7 a.m. Monday morning, the dining halls refuse student access, so even unlimited has its limitations. What is one day to the resident halls, what is one day to dining services? Let’s give our students some breathing room, perhaps an extra day, for when they return to continue their academic careers here at DU.

“Let’s give our students some breathing room, perhaps an extra day, for when they return. ”

Pioneer Voices: what are you looking forward to for winter break?

bryce parietti Sophomore Colorado

“Being able to relax and hang out with friends from other schools.”

hannah terzic Freshman Colorado

“No classes, no studying and spending time with family.”

dillen schmitt Sophomore Colorado

“Skiing, family time and work.”

whitney reasoner Sophomore Oregon

“Being home.”

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DU campus needs areas for Random acts of kindness can make finals less stressful street art, public expression DU needs to create an organization dedicated to doing little acts of kindness on campus by naomi forman Staff Writer

When a stranger holds the door for you, don’t you feel just a tad bit cheerier? Don’t you think, “Oh, how nice”? This act demonstrates the simple principle behind how we can cultivate compassion. People are best led by example, so your simple act of kindness may spark someone else, who sparks another and the chain reaction continues. You never know what impact your moment of compassion could have; with all of our minds focused a little more on what we can do for others, even if it is just to brighten someone’s day, we will promote empathy and kindness throughout people’s lives. You only have a couple weeks left here at DU this quarter; post inspirational sticky notes in the bathroom, pay for the person behind you at Jazzman’s or simply give someone an infectiously kind smile.

Anne Herbert, an American writer, was an advocate of practicing “random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” She emphasized how it goes beyond these singular acts and is about transforming our mentality. According to Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) continuous study of various Gallup polls, America is currently ranked the fifth kindest nation in the world.

It is the opinion of some individuals, including University of Oakland Professor Barbara Oakley, that this demonstrates a fixation with the notion of compassion. She debates that our eagerness to exhibit kindness is really motivated by narcissism and can also have unforeseen repercussions. Other academics have looked at this phenomenon of negative consequences generated by aid.

However, it is most prevalently a problem when individuals or groups force themselves upon a different culture or present a project with their own agenda. Herbert’s prompting is not intended to generate groups, but rather to encourage individual to recognize the reciprocal benefits from performing kind deeds.

After Colorado’s “summer of violence” in 1993, when seventy-four individuals, including a ten-month old infant, were murdered, a group of concerned Colorado citizens established the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. Their mission is about “inspiring people to practice kindness and pass it on to others.” If you need some inspiration, check out their website; they give great suggestions, from lending someone a pencil, using less plastic, being a designated driver or visiting an animal shelter. Their website provides not only stories and ideas, but research and articles on the impacts and evidence behind this “simple acts” theory. Cultivating compassion is founded on empowering people and demonstrating what social norms should be accepted.

We can influence the behavior of others through taking initiative and highlighting our human tendency towards empathy. Controlled experiments, such as the “superman test” have been performed that demonstrate

that when individuals are empowered they are more likely to help others.

Unfortunately, people are known to fall victim to the “bystander effect.”

This term refers to when people feel less personal responsibility when in the presence of others. Such as when someone is apparently not well lying in the middle of the sidewalk and, instead of helping, people participate in denial, making excuses or transferring responsibility onto the others present.

Countless studies have been conducted that document this disturbing circumstantial response. Don’t be a bystander; take initiative and encourage others to follow your lead. In order to overcome this condition, people also need to not only be empowered but educated.

One study put half of their participants through compassionate meditation training, while the others received nothing. Each individual was later asked into a waiting room containing three seats, two of which were occupied. Every individual took the remaining seat. Shortly after, a person on crutches entered the room. Fifty percent of the group that had undergone training offered their seat, in comparison with only fifteen percent from the other group.

Innately we all possess compassion, but often it must be awakened. We must be made aware and given the tools.

Colorado’s governor during the “summer of violence”, Roy Romer, stated that these egregious acts were a result of the lack of “moral framework that teaches them [young people] to respect life.” Many schools and organizations have begun to combat this issue by creating and providing courses or workshops educating people on how to incorporate kindness more fully into their lives.

University of Colorado: Boulder has instituted a program called “Kindness in the Classroom” and various other universities around the nation have begun establishing Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) clubs. Though DU currently has many student organizations striving to aid various communities, such as DU Service & Change, GlobeMed or even the various multicultural clubs, our only RAK initiative takes place once a year. On National Random Acts of Kindness Day, November 13th, students will be handing out cookies. DU is comprised of innovative, enthusiastic and determined students that could, individual to individual, could generate a RAK movement on campus.

Even if every individual reading this article performs one random, simple act of kindness, it could have untold effects on our campus.

Together we can generate an environment and a culture that encourages, expects and rewards empathy towards others. Here at DU, it is all too easy to participate compassionately, whether it be attending the Fire and Ice Throwback Prom hosted by The Invictus Initiative on November 13th, signing the ZBT ball that supports the Children’s Miracle Network or giving out snacks during finals week.

Recognize that you have the power to influence the actions of others, to inspire and to cultivate compassion.

One act can have an impact. Initiate a chain reaction and leave for break knowing you brightened someone’s day, you encouraged compassion among our student body.

“Innately, we all possess compassion, but often it must be awakened ... and given the tools.”

by austin michaels Contributing Writer

Art for art’s sake. This is the translation of the Latin phrase ars gratia artis, which serves as the motto for MGM Movie Studios. This phrase is incredibly important as it inspires artists to create for the inherent value of art, without a need for social acceptance, cultural significance- or money. Recently, street artists like the famous Banksy have been creating art in this tradition on public spaces across the globe. Artists have even carried this tradition to campus, as was seen at the lacrosse stadium with an interactive art piece asking students to write their favorite poem in chalk on the walls of the walkway. The art created by Banksy and students was not tolerated by authorities, and has been interrupted or removed. If authorities want to limit where art can be created, fine, but there should be places on campus and around cities where the public is free to create art at will.

During his month-long residence in New York City, Banksy revealed a new piece of art each day. From his famous street paintings to sculptures and films, Banksy’s art was intended to be viewed by the masses. This attitude towards popular art is admirable, as art has traditionally been an experience reserved for the privileged. Banksy and street artists like him create their graffiti not to deface buildings, but to provide art that is readily available to the public. On Oct. 23, though, Banksy posted a message to his website reading: “Today’s art has been cancelled due to police activity”. This is part of a larger pattern, with Mayor Bloomberg and the NYPD expressing an interest in stopping Banksy from creating his street art.

While I understand the need for order and public spaces free from damage, there

is no reason that an entire genre of artwork like Banksy’s should be outlawed.

It would improve cityscapes to designate certain public areas to be used for public art, with anyone able to come and create art for the world to see.

The same goes for DU. The interactive poetry mural on the lacrosse walkway not only strengthened a sense of community, but it also created a rare outlet for people to express their favorite poems or write their own work. The chalk on the wall hurt nobody, so why wasn’t it allowed to stay up? To me, at least, this type of interactive art makes our campus unique and all the more beautiful. In fact, one of my favorite parts of my experience at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer was the amount of public art. From the interactive chalkboard with lines for people to write what they want to do before they died, to the hundreds of yards long wall decorated with festivalgoers own spray paint creations, Bonnaroo provided plenty of places where fans could create and admire art. There’s no reason that we can’t have these same experiences on campus or in cities.

One issue that arises with a proliferation of street art is vandalism. In a space made for unfettered art, though, there is no such thing. If all art is acceptable, then no art in this space is beyond the pale. A public space for art would actually decrease graffiti, as street artists will gain a place where they can express themselves freely. Offensive art should also not be an issue. Most art that is considered offensive is deemed so because of sexuality or political expression, which should not actually offend anyone. While I can’t point out a specific area of campus or the city that can be made into a public art space, there is no reason not to experiment with permissible public art.

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Starbucks should strive for sustainability by evan swaak Contributing Writer

Starbucks has been an incredibly influential coffee company throughout the country since its founding in 1971. People’s opinions towards sustainable business practices are rapidly changing. The customer today is not the customer of yesterday. In order to keep a business alive, there must be constant change. How Starbucks should do that may be a little hard to handle, but just think of it as constructive criticism.

The fact of the matter is that your approach to sustainability isn’t exactly sustainable, and that fact happens to sadden me.

How about we go through a typical Starbucks order. I start by asking one of Starbucks’ baristas for a dopio espresso because I am severely pretentious when it comes to coffee. We have all felt that tingly feeling called love in our hearts when taking a sip of espresso. All that’s missing is the quaint cobblestone streets of Italy and some short, hairy man with a moustache throwing a pizza in the air.

I hand the barista two dollars of my dad’s hard-earned money and patiently wait in line with the other brainwashed and addicted customers. When my coffee finally comes, your hard-working barista calls my name and hands me my delicious coffee in an oversized paper cup. And that’s where the problem lies.

This is clearly not an unknown problem. And Starbucks has indeed listened to those “tree-hugging freaks” who just want their children not to have to live in a landfill.

But Starbucks hasn’t listened enough. So, take those headphones out of your ears and listen to these suggestions. Just get rid of the cups. It’s probably as easy as it sounds.

On your sustainability report, it says that changing the recycling habits of your customers is one of the more important steps. Agreed. Putting out front-store recycling bins was definitely a good start, but unfortunately, (almost) no one cares. A much better, and easier, alternative would

be having the option for ceramic cups. It’s almost common sense that this easy change would not only keep billions of paper cups from ending up in landfills, but would also keep your customers in the store for a longer amount of time.

Then, whether you like it or not, the customer will reply “for here” and pay.

Now, this next part can be tough: you hand the drink in a ceramic cup. It’s basically like a paper cup, but made of clay or some other type of material that’s not originally from a tree. Have you ever seen Native American pottery? It’s kind of like that. You could even start a non-profit that pays underprivileged people to make them by hand.

When the customer has finished your delicious coffee, he or she can hand it back to the barista to be washed for the next satisfied customer. Maybe you need to hire an extra person to be a dishwasher. Or maybe you could even get a large, energy efficient dishwasher. Or maybe you could think of another solution that would save you money in the long run. There are many different solutions for this problem, but if smaller coffee shops can do it, why can’t you?

Before I depart, I’m going to leave you with an analogy. The Titanic has sunk, and we’re both desperately trying to climb on to that floating door. It’s very clear that both of us could fit, but I’m a dramatic man and only one of us will survive. I let you and your 35 billion dollar diamond climb aboard the raft as I begin to flail around. I love you dearly. I want you to survive. But you love me too. You have grown accustomed to me and do not want to let me go. But I must die. I understand that deep down I am worth nothing and you are worth everything. If it’s not clear to you yet, I represent a paper cup. “Take that diamond of yours, Starbucks, and go out into the world,” I say.

A tear rolls down your face as a sad violin song begins to play, and you slowly let go of my hand. I am dead, but you are alive and well, free to live the next stage of your long and prosperous life.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

150 years of DU to celebrate by alex johnson Editor-in-Chief

Next year, our university will celebrate its sesquicentennial. Notwithstanding this mouthful of a word, DU will celebrate its 150th birthday next year, and the Clarion will play a role in that celebration.

We endeavor to explore and shed light upon the rich history of DU, and to that end, will work with the university historian and other officials. Additionally, we will highlight little-known facts, profile fascinating individuals and examine legendary people who have passed through the halls of the school.

We will also chronicle the changes, including physical, educational, political and geographic that have transformed DU over the years.

When did great buildings rise and fall? Why did the university leave its early home in downtown Denver?

We’ll also seek out opportunities to focus on the future while extol-

ling the past. We will leave no stone unturned in DU @ 150, which will be printed as a special section in the paper from January until May; additionally, anyone can contribute to DU @ 150. If you’d like to write or research for the paper, please feel free to. Email me ideas, suggestions, or indicate interest at alexander.johnson@du.edu.

As long as DU has been here at University Park, the Clarion has been a fixture on campus. The Clarion will continue to be a part of that shared campus history, and join in the celebration; we will revel in the festive atmosphere, ever mindful of the legacy past generations of pioneers have entrusted us.

As a final piece of this section in the Clarion, our advertising partners will also offer special deals, discounts and promotions to students, so revel in the celebration on campus and off.

DU @ 150 will be a commemoration of what it means to be a Pioneer.

We hope you join us.

Keep comments respectful by chris bach Opinions Editor

I wanted to personally thank everyone who took the time to read and engage with my article last week on USG’s resolution to recognize Indigenous People’s Day. My goal with every article I write is to get people on this campus and in the community talking and discussing the issues. I was both shocked and pleased to see how passionate that people were about this last article. It is very satisfying as a writer to see your ideas discussed so thoroughly.

It is important, though, that we engage with each other in a professional manner.

Topics like these need to be treated in a sensitive way so that all sides can adequately present their arguments; this is the crux of creating a place of safe debate.

While I believe that the vast majority of people who took the time to comment on my article were doing so in a manner

both professional and enthusiastic, there were some that contributed very little to the ongoing discussion through either refusing to engage or posting inappropriate material. I would like to remind these individuals that this neither aids your argument nor your credibility. Not only that, but some of the posts were extremely disrespectful and hurtful, which is unacceptable.

I write for the Clarion because I believe that it is important to have a place on this campus to discuss the issues facing us. We can only do that if every person agrees to interact in a professional and respectful manner. With that in mind, I urge each and every person to continue reading the paper, finding the issues that matter to them and engaging with their fellow Pioneers. Anyone who wants to further engage in this issue, or on any other issue, is welcome to write a 350 word letter to the editor which can be sent to alexander. johnson@du.edu.

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‘Big Dance’ a big possibility for Udofia and Co. by calvin jouard Sports Editor

When men’s basketball coach Joe Scott first took the reins of the program in the 2007-08 season, their record was 11-19.

Here’s another number: 335. That’s the team’s RPI (Rating Percentage Index) ranking in the season before Scott took over.

It would not be incorrect to say that those numbers have dramatically changed.

Flip-flop the 2007-08 record, add some wins and subtract some losses, and you have the records of the Pioneer teams of the last two years: 22-9 during the 2011-2012 season and 22-10 last year.

Last year’s season ended with a second round loss to the University of Maryland at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) at Madison Square Garden during postseason play.

And Scott’s success at DU has by no means gone unnoticed. The Pios rank in at No. 9 in the preseason Mid-Major Top 25 of CollegeInsider.com.

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Brett Olson »junior guard

QuickFacts • 11.4 ppg., 2.0 rpg., 2.4 apg.

• All-WAC Third Team • .437 3-point field goal percentage (1st in WAC)

“I think Chris is the ultiDU as a team with “bracketbusting potential” in a Sept. mate leader,” Scott said. “He’s 25 article, as did ESPN. Those got nothing else in his gut dreams of going to the NCAA except [doing] what he’s being Tournament, or the “big dance” coached to do, and having himmay very well become a reality. self do it at the highest level that So what does Scott have to he can. What’s most important is that he leads guys that way say about all the hubbub?

“What we try to do is to because it puts me in position try and stay grounded, in the to say ‘Look guys, that’s what moment,” Scott said. “Our goal you got to do. I’m not making is to be ready for the first week.” this stuff up because he does it.’”

“You have to make sure you Heading into the season, stay focused, and just get better College Sports Madness also every day, and when you have deemed Udofia the Summit experienced guys, they under- League Preseason Player of stand that.” the Year, and CBSSports.com The Pios return sixth named him their No. 6 ranked man Cam Griffin along with under-the-radar performer three starters in guard Jalen heading into the season.

Love, three point specialist Just like Scott though, Brett Olson and Udofia is not senior forward “It’s nice to see letting the accoChris Udofia, lades go to his who seems to that you are head. have garnered “It’s flatevery honor the recognized for tering,” Udofia basketball world doing well. I’m said. “It’s nice to has to offer. Last see that you are year, Udofia was definitely humrecognized for named to the All- bled by it, but we doing well. I’m WAC First Team definitely humand the All-WAC haven’t played a bled by it, but we Defensive Team. game yet.” haven’t played a game yet.”

At 6’6”, Udofia would Chris Udofia, be considered a Senior Forward small forward on most teams, yet for Denver, he occupies the traditional post Two years position. But that’s always been ago he was part of the plan.

“Are we going to get 6’11” the Sun Belt Defen- guys that are capable of playing sive Player at a high level? I don’t know, so of the year. it’s a way of playing whereby we He’s a do- don’t really have a traditional it-all type post guy, and we don’t even p l a y e r , really have traditional point and you guards,” Scott said. “We just don’t need play basketball. We try to find to watch guys that have high motors, that his play to can play multiple positions, that know that. give me the ability as a coach to U d o f i a say ‘hey let’s change this, and a v e r a g e d do that’ and try to flip-flop 13.3 points, the mismatches around on the 2.3 blocks other teams.”

Though the team returns and 4.5 r e b o u n d s four players from last year per game, that contributed significant along with minutes, that is not to say the a .343 team will not be missing somes h o o t i n g thing. Rising sophomore Royce percentage O’Neal transferred to Baylor beyond the after last season and Chase Hallam graduated. arc. gusto kubiak|clarion

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“We lost a certain element of toughness, a certain element of physical strength,” Scott said.

“And that toughness showed up defensively and rebounding-wise for us. If we find the guys to replace that, this year’s team could be better, because the other parts that are coming in might be able to provide a little something extra, but if we don’t replace that rebounding and toughness that other extra stuff that we might have is not going to show up.”

There isn’t much room for a learning curve either. The team will head to Berkeley to take on a California Bears team that picked up 21 wins last year in the Pac-12 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA To u r n a m e n t .

Following a visit to Berkeley, the team will come home to play another Pac-12 opponent in Stanford and then travel to Harvard to take on a team that has “sweet 16 potential” according to ESPN Insider.

“We came here seven years ago and our goal was to build a good program. We didn’t have that kinda schedule year one, year two or year three. As you build and have success, ultimately that’s what you’re shooting for,” Scott said.

“We play a lot of good teams, as easily as we can think we’re a good team, we could go 0-4 real quick if we don’t get prepared for it right off the bat,” Udofia said. “We’re really grinding it this week and especially next week to make sure that we have all of our weapons in place so that we’re not caught off guard.”

Chris Udofia

»senior forward

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QuickFacts • 6’6” 200 lbs.

• 13.3 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 2.3 bpg.

• 186 career blocks (2nd in school history)

What’s next: HOME vs. RIVAL Saturday Colorado College on Friday What’s next: Away @ Univer7:37 p.m. & on Saturday @ sity of Iowa Invite (dual meet) a brief recap of recent DU sports @ 7:07 p.m.

Men’s soccer in Summit League TournaWomen’s Tennis Recently: Shutout Oral ment.

Volleyball Recently: Kathryn Hughes Roberts 2-0 to claim Summit What’s next: Away at Summit Recently: Swept South Daand Maureen Slattery went League regular season title League Tournament in Fort kota State 25-14, 25-16, 25-16 2-1 in doubles at the CharlesWhat’s next: Away vs. West- Wayne, Indiana on Friday and What’s next: LAST HOME ton Invite ern Ill. on Saturday in last Sunday GAME vs. South Dakota on What’s next: Long Beach regular season game Saturday @ 6:00 p.m.

State Invite on Jan. 10 Hockey Women’s soccer Recently: Lost to Nebraska- Swimming & Diving Men’s golf Recently: Went 7-0-0 in Omaha both nights in 3-2 Recently: Women’s team out Recently: Tied for 6th at Paleague play to get top seed OT games -swam Air Force 139-104 last cific Invitational

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Since the age of five, senior midfielder Zach Bolden has been in love with the game of soccer.

Born and raised in Denver, Bolden has been an avid soccer fan and player for 17 years and does not plan to stop anytime soon.

“As a kid, I mostly remember the joy I got from scoring a goal,” Bolden said. “It felt like the greatest feeling in the world when I first started playing and I couldn’t get enough of that feeling.”

With Bolden’s final college soccer season coming to a close, Bolden hopes to continue his career as a professional player after graduating from DU with a major in psychology and with minors in math and business.

“After college, I hope to live anywhere that allows me to play professional soccer. I’m not going to be picky,” said Bolden.

Bolden’s career at DU has been nothing but impressive.

Leading the team in the midfield, Bolden has received multiple

accolades in the past four years athleticism to be great at soccer that have made him a standout and in many circumstances, it player. Currently, Bolden leads the takes outthinking your opponent Summit League in order to be sucConference cessful. Soccer is with 17 points, “I love the comcontinuous and it takes a whole team scoring a goal petition, the flow to be successful and an assist in within the sport.” a 2-0 win over of the game, and “I love that you Oral Roberts the unpredicatbilhave to figure out that secured the the game while it’s Summit League ity of it.” happening, rather regular season than being able title for the Pios. One game Zach Bolden, to use timeouts remains before senior midfielder or other types of the Summit stoppages to set up League Tournaplays,” said Bolden. ment, which gives Bolden more Four years at DU has provided opportunities to lead his team to endless memories for Bolden, like victory and himself to more per- losing his car freshman year, to sonal successes. making the NCAA tournament Wins are important, but for freshman year and watching the Bolden, there is more to the game selection show with the team at than individual statistics numbers Jordan’s Bistro and Pub. With life on the scoreboard. after college approaching fast for “I love everything about the Bolden, words of wisdom, past sport,” Bolden said. “I love the experiences and a positive attitude competition, the teamwork, the will help pave the way for exciting flow of the game and the unpre- new adventures on and off the dictability of it. It takes more than soccer field.

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Senior midfielder Zach Bolden scored and had an assist in the game against Fort Wayne.

Women’s golf finishes at tenth in Las Vegas I am really excited to see how we will play against some of the best teams in the nation. We are Last week, the women’s golf a very hard-working team with team finished the fall season at lofty goals and I feel that we will the Las Vegas Collegiate Show- improve our short game, putdown in Nevada at 10th place. ting and lower our team’s stroke “I am pleased with how we average in the spring because of played the final round,” said head our work ethic and love for the coach Lindsay Kuhle. “Shoot- game,” said Kuhle. ing 7-over [par] in the wind Senior Tonje Daffinrud, and moving up six places was a from Tonsberg, Norway, and great note to finish on for this junior Rachael Watton, from fall season. I was really proud of Edinburgh, Scotland, were both freshman, Mariell Bruun, shoot- selected to represent their home ing 71 in the first round and countries in the World Class Rachael Watton shooting 71 in Amateur Golf Championship in the final round Trinity, Texas this as well.” past weekend.

With the “I think we have The championstart of the a great chance to ship features official spring the top amateur season less than win a tournament women’s golfers three months in the world, with away, the team in the spring.”

72 holes being of six is already played over four preparing to Lindsay Kuhle, days. improve their “These two game by focus- Head Coach players worked ing in on critical hard and played short game skills. well this summer, “We strike the ball really well and this is very well deserved,” and consistently and I believe to Kuhle said. “Daffinrud and continue to shoot lower scores, Watton are great players and will we need to improve our short represent their countries well game up-and-down percentage and this will be a great experiand have fewer putts per round,” ence for them to play against said Kuhle. other top players in the world.”

The 2009 season was the last In the four tournaments the year the Pioneers made a NCAA Pioneers played this fall, every National Championship finish, player shot par or better for at but head coach Lindsay Kuhle least one round. has high expectations for the “I am really happy with how team and for the spring. our team competed in every “Our biggest goal as a team round this fall,” Kuhle said. “We is to continue to improve in each played in some difficult conditournament and to practice hard tions from wind, cold temperato prepare for every tournament tures and rain. Daffinrud played and for the post-season. I think great, and is currently 29th in the we have a great chance to win a nation individually on Golfstat[. tournament in the spring.” com]. Bruun played great for us Along with the big expecta- this fall as well as our other four tions of the team comes a sched- players. I think we have depth on ule with even bigger names. this team and it was very appar“We are playing a very ent at the Texas tournament difficult schedule at Stanford, when all six players shot 78 or Tulane, LSU and Georgia, and better in all three rounds.” by jillian queri Senior Reporter

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Junior forward Ty Loney handles the puck behind the Omaha net during the Pioneers’ 3-2 OT loss to the Mavericks Saturday night.

by calvin jouard Sports Editor

The Pioneer hockey squad lost both of its conference-opening games this past weekend against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks during a two game homestand to drop to 3-5-0 overall.

In NCHC play, the team has yet to win a game, and sits at 0-2-0. Statistically, the Mavericks won both games in near-identical fashion, each by 3-2 overtime margins. Four of Denver’s five losses have come in the form of 3-2 overtime decisions. The last two overtime losses came at the hands of Alaska and Alaska Anchorage two weeks ago.

Friday night’s game was a back and forth affair, with the two teams trading goals leading up to a Maverick goal 1:34 into overtime.

During Saturday night’s matchup, the teams headed into the first intermission scoreless. Then towards the end of the second period, the Pios jumped out to a two goal lead in a matter of two min-

utes. Omaha rallied back with goals in both the second and third periods.

“I think they’re down and really frustrated. [We’ve had] four overtime losses all by identical scores,” Head Coach Jim Montgomery said.

Maverick forward Josh Archibald tallied the gamewinner in both matches.

“I think they outplayed us,” said Montgomery after last Saturday’s game. “I think their speed was difficult for us to match up against. They did a good job. They played harder and better than we did.

When you’re playing a lot in your d-zone, you’re going to give up a lot of shots. Thank god Sam Brittain was really good for two periods.”

Junior defenseman Joey LaLeggia led the team in scoring over the weekend with two goals and an assist through two games. Fellow junior Daniel Doremus also finished the weekend with three points on a goal and two assists.

This weekend means rivalry hockey, as the Pios will take on Colorado College in

a two game home-split series starting at 7:37 p.m. on Friday in Colorado Springs. Magness Arena will host Saturday’s 7:07 p.m. match.

This week’s match also signals the return of co-aptain and junior forward Zac Larraza, as well as freshman forward Emil Romig. Larraza scored 12 goals and had nine assists in 36 games last year.

Both teams will be looking to get back on the right track this weekend and to snap their current losing streaks. DU has dropped three games in a row, while CC has lost five in a row since opening the season with a 3-1 win over Minnesota Duluth on October 18.

For Montgomery, bouncing back against CC will mean sticking to team foundations.

“You do the same things. As a coach, you do what you believe in, you prepare your team for how they need to play against the next upcoming opponent, and you reinforce the staples of how you want to play, and that starts with puck protection and puck pressure, so that’s what we’ll be working on.”