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DU FALLS TO TEAM CANADA 15-13

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“NO LOST GENERATION” RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE REFUGEE CRISIS ON DU CAMPUS

new student organization, No Lost Generation, recently emerged at DU. The organization focuses on the impact of recent refugee crises. According to Kia John, second year graduate student and Vice President of DU’s No Lost Generation chapter, the organization hopes to increase the outreach and the awareness of refugees and their problems through organizing screenings, discussion events and fundraising on campus. Recently, the Obama Admin-

istration announced plans to increase the amount of overall refugees the U.S. will take for 2017, which is up to 110,000. According to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) there are, worldwide, 21.3 million refugees. Nader Hashemi, the director of the Center of Middle East Studies at DU, argues that without the conflict in Syria, the refugee crisis would not be as dramatic as what we are experiencing now. “Some people are saying, with respect to Europe, it’s the worst

refugee crisis that Europe has seen since World War II,” said Hashemi. Vanessa Jacobsen, a senior at DU, collected insight on the topic while studying abroad last fall in Jordan. Jacobsen spoke of a huge refugee camp in Northern Jordan, up in Zaatari. It is estimated that about 80,000 refugees live there. “It’s not even a camp anymore, it’s a real city,” said Jacobsen. Recently, about 1.4 million Syrian refugees arrived in Jordan. The country’s national resources are limited. According to Jacobsen and the National Academy of Sciences, water is a big concern, even for drinking or showering. Schools are facing adjustments to the increase in population as well. “Jordanian kids go to school in the morning and then the

Syrian children go to school in the evening, so the schools are used all day long and the teachers have to do double or triple shifts,” said Jacobsen. “Refugee Rock the Vote was a volunteer opportunity for our members. They went to a school in Aurora and helped register refugees to vote for the upcoming election. Other opportunities that we offer are volunteering through local organizations to teach English to refugees or to mentor them on life skills they might need as newly arrived refugees,” John said. To get in touch with No Lost Generation, they can be contacted via Facebook. Monica Hübner | Contributing Writer

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Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro campaign for Clinton

atie Lowes, best known for playing the role of Quinn Perkins in the hit ABC drama “Scandal,” visited DU on Thursday, Oct. 20. Lowes campaigned for Hillary Clinton and promoted voting among youth in this year’s election. She was joined by her husband Adam Shapiro, who is best known for his role in the movie “Steve Jobs.” Before the campaigning event for Clinton, both Lowes and Shapiro sat down with the Clarion for an interview about why it’s so important for youth to vote in this year’s election. “This is a very important election this year, especially in the state of Colorado, since it’s a battleground state and it goes back and forth. It’s especially important for college students and millennials. As we’ve seen in the past, millennials in this age range have really made movements. This age got Barack Obama into office,” said Lowes. The actress also spoke about why she believes it’s so important to vote for Clinton in this year’s election. “The way our system works, it’s going to come down to Clinton or Donald Trump, so any other option is essentially a

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vote for Trump, and so we’re here really talking about Clinton’s college programs. And really, she has a higher education program, while Trump had a fake university that is currently being sued,” said Lowes. Shapiro added to Lowes’s comments during the conversation. “Yeah, I mean, if you think about every single issue, whether it’s women’s rights, human rights, LGBTQ rights, the environment.

The differences between these two candidates are so stark, and we want college students to get real information and to know how easy it is for them to vote here in Colorado,” said Shapiro. The couple also talked about their own experiences and what inspired them to campaign for Clinton. “The first time Adam [Shapiro] and I were able to vote in an

election, it came down to a couple of votes in Florida, and that really scared Adam and I. We still think to this day about all we could have done in that election that we didn’t do,” said Lowes. Shapiro continued, reflecting on his wife’s words and own personal experience. “You know, it’s easy to think that ‘every vote counts’ is just a slogan that politicians throw around so that they can get more votes, but really, after that GoreBush election, which was our first presidential election, we realized that wasn’t just a saying; it’s something that really matters. I kick myself to this day for not doing everything I could to get people in Florida to vote for Al Gore. We could have had a much different future, and Katie [Lowes] and I wouldn’t have had to graduate into a huge recession in which we couldn’t even afford healthcare.” “And that’s what we ask college students,” said Lowes. “What kind of America do you want to live in?” After the interview with the Clarion, Lowes and Shapiro tabled in Driscoll Bridge, talking about the importance of voting for Clinton with DU students. Grace Carson | Opinions Editor

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DU hockey sweeps Michigan State series

he No. 3 Denver hockey team set out on their first road trip of the season, traveling to face the Michigan State Spartans (MSU) on Oct. 21-22 for a two game series. DU would win both games, tallying scores of 2-1 and 3-1. The first game of the weekend saw zero goals scored until the third period. DU outshot Michigan State 22-9, heading into the third before finally breaking through the Spartan goaltender for a pair of goals. Freshman Henrik Borgstrom (Helsinki, Finland) scored on a sharp angled shot at the bottom of the left circle at 5:33 before celebrating by going down on one knee and firing a series of invisible arrows into the air. Sophomore Troy Terry (Denver) picked up an assist on the play. DU doubled their lead when sophomore Jarid Lukosevicius

(Squamish, British Columbia) scored about 10 minutes later. Borgstrom gained an assist on the play, his second point of the night. Michigan State would ruin Denver’s junior goaltender Tanner Jaillet’s (Red Deer, Alberta) shutout bid at 18:39 in the period with a powerplay goal. Jaillet still earned the win by making an impressive 19 saves on 20 shots. Looking for the sweep in the second game of the series, Denver would get on the board early. Terry rifled the puck with a wrist shot into the back of the net only five minutes into the match, with Borgstrom receiving an assist on the play. Not quite finished for the period, Terry scored again at the 15:48 mark to extend the lead to 2-0 in the first period. He nearly recorded a hat trick on a shorthanded breakaway, but was

thwarted by the MSU goaltender. “I thought [Troy] Terry was special tonight. On the penalty kill, five-on-five, they had no answer for his explosiveness tonight,” said head coach Jim Montgomery. After being tied in shots in the first period (9-9), DU was more dominant in the second, outshooting Michigan State 9-2, though they were unable to score. The Spartans struck quickly in the third, scoring only 4:01 into the period and cutting the Denver lead in half. The Pioneers received supreme special teams play, killing six penalties in the game and three in the third period en route to the victory. Senior Matt Marcinew (Calgary, Alberta) sealed the Spartans’ fate with an empty net goal with 1:04 remaining in the game. “Our five-on-five play I really liked. I loved how quickly we were

able to break the puck out, led by four [Will Butcher] and 28 [Adam Plant],” said Montgomery. Jaillet again recorded 19 saves on 20 shots, capping a successful weekend for the netminder. Both DU and Jaillet are on four game win streaks after sweeping both Boston University (BU) and Michigan State in back to back series. Jaillet was named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week after his performance against BU, posting a 2.00 goals against average (GAA) and .922 save percentage (SV percent). His numbers improved against the Spartans with 1.00 GAA and .950 SV percent marks on the road trip. Denver (4-2) returns home to face Western Michigan University on Oct. 28 and 29. Braiden Albrecht-Reed | Sports Editor

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Volleyball boasts strong conference performance

ntering the middle of their The team’s leader in kills was regular season schedule, senior Ruth Okoye (Aurora, Colthe DU volleyball team orado) with 11. She also sported a has found a hot streak in .556 hitting percentage and led the its last four matches, going 4-0. team in blocks with four. The squad has downed conference This past weekend saw the team opponents North Dakota State travel to two separate conference (3-2), University of South Dakota arenas. First, DU downed South (3-0), South Dakota State (3-0) Dakota State in three straight sets and Western Illinois University (25-17, 25-18 and 25-21) on Oct. (3-0) between Oct. 14-23. 21. Willis paced the team with eight DU began their recent victory kills and an outstanding .727 hitting streak at home, beating North percentage. Okoye again led the Dakota State in five sets on Oct. 14. team in blocks with four. Denver took the first two sets (25The team then traveled to West20, 27-25) but had a difficult time ern Illinois for its second road game closing out their opponents, who of the weekend on Oct. 23, again took the third and fourth sets 25-22. finding victory in three straight sets In a dramatic fashion, the Pioneers (25-12, 25-23 and 25-12). With ten emerged victorious by a 16-14 score kills, Principato led the team in that in the final frame. category to go along with a .471 hitSenior right side hitter Kayla ting percentage. Principato (Rockville Center, New Denver volleyball now sits in York) led the team in kills with an second place within the NCHC incredible 19. Sophomore middle conference standings. Their 8-2 blocker Emma Willis (La Jolla, Cal- conference record is only slightly ifornia) impressively led the team in behind South Dakota’s 8-1 with both blocks (nine) and aces (three). many games left to be played. Still acting as host, Denver DU welcomes Indiana Univerwelcomed conference leader South sity Purdue University Fort Wayne Dakota to the Mile High City on in its next conference tilt on Oct. 28 Oct. 16. DU would win in three at 6 p.m. straight sets, by scores of 25-23, 25-18 and 25-21. Braiden Albrecht-Reed | Sports Editor

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Pioneer soccer teams near end of regular season play

egular season soccer is nearing its end for DU’s men’s and women’s teams. The programs will prepare for conference tournament play and hopefully NCAA tournament action after their regular seasons conclude on Nov. 3 and Oct. 30, respectively. The men’s team currently boasts a 14-0-2 overall record and a conference record of 5-0-0. Meanwhile, the women’s team is 6-9-1 overall and 3-2-1 in conference contests. The No. 5 men’s team recently defeated New Mexico University 2-1 on Oct. 19 and Oral Roberts University 2-0 on Oct. 22. Striking in dramatic fashion in extra time, sophomore forward Andre Shinyashiki (Sao Paulo, Brazil) secured the victory over New Mexico. With eight seconds remaining in the second overtime, redshirt-senior midfielder Karsten Hanlin (Centennial, Colorado) sent a corner kick into

the box. The cross was headed by a New Mexico defender and redirected by Shinyashiki to net the game-winner. Denver was the first to get on the scoreboard following a scoreless first half. Hanlin struck a one-timer past New Mexico’s goalie off of a cross sent by sophomore Kenny Akamatsu (Niigata, Japan) from the right flank. Hanlin’s delayed run behind Shinyashiki timed the cross precisely to create the conversion during the 52nd minute. With one minute remaining in regulation, New Mexico’s Nicholas Rochowski equalized the score. A shot taken by New Mexico outside of the penalty area created chaos in front of the net, leaving a loose ball open for Rochowski to finish, sending the game to extra time. Shinyashiki and redshirt junior Blake Elder (Fort Worth, Texas) lifted the Pioneers over Oral Roberts. Shinyashiki sent

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a volley to the upper-90 off of a distribution from redshirt senior Chandler Crosswait (Bedford, Texas) in the 29th minute. In the 59th minute, Elder finished his team-high seventh goal off of a corner kick sent from Hanlin. The two wins extended the Pioneers’ regular season unbeaten streak to 33 consecutive games. The unranked women’s team dropped matches to Oral Roberts 1-0 on Oct. 20 and South Dakota State 2-0 on Oct. 23. The Pioneers battled with a man-down as freshman centerback Cheyenne Shorts (Denver, Colorado) was red carded for preventing Oral Roberts from converting around the penalty area during the 14th minute. Oral Roberts tallied its game winner in the 18th minute after redirecting a clearance from senior goalkeeper Cassidy Rey (Arcadia, California). Playing the following game

again without Shorts guiding the back line, DU allotted South Dakota State to score its two goals during the second half. Freshman goalkeeper Brittany Wilson (Denver, Colorado) saw action against South Dakota State. In the 58th minute, a low cross from a short corner provided the opportunity for a one-touch finish to beat Wilson and tally South Dakota State’s first marker. With 10 seconds remaining, South Dakota State took a corner kick that was trapped and sent upper-90 to double the score over the Pioneers. Denver men’s soccer looks to clinch its fourth-regular season title as they travel to the respected University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. The women’s team’s next regular season game is on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m., hosting Fort Wayne University. Sasha Kandrach | News Editor

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Broncos end two-game losing streak at home A fter starting the first four weeks of the season with four wins, the last two weeks for the Denver Broncos has seen them compile a two-game losing streak. Most recently, they fell to one of their division rivals, the San Diego Chargers, on Oct. 13 in San Diego (21-13). When the season began, Denver was fresh off of legendary quarterback Peyton Manning’s retirement and the fate of the Broncos was in question. With that, someone else had to step up to the plate. For most of the

season, that has been second-year quarterback Trevor Siemian, who has a 4-1 record this year. Siemian started the first four weeks strong, but after a shoulder injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 2, second string rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch took his place. The Broncos’ fourgame win streak was officially lost when the Broncos fell to the Atlanta Falcons (23-16) on Oct. 9 as Lynch made his first career start for the injured Siemian. When Siemian rallied to battle against the Chargers the following week, the Broncos did not have

their usual mojo and fell to the Chargers in a disappointing loss. The Broncos had not lost to the Chargers since 2013. Despite struggles in the offense and what the Denver Post calls a “run game stuck in reverse,” the Broncos still have one thing going for them: defense. Last season, defense was ultimately what led the Broncos to their Super Bowl win, with outside linebacker Von Miller taking home the title of Super Bowl 50 Most Valuable Player. This year, Miller has continued to excel on the defensive line, stacking up

as second in the league for sacks (7.5). This season, in the team rankings, the Broncos are slotted in the top five for two defensive categories. They are ranked second for total defense (yards per game), and are at the top of the list for passing yards allowed per game. On Monday, Oct. 24, the Broncos defeated the Houston Texans, and former Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler, in a 27-9 win at Sports Authority Field to end their two-game losing streak. Madison Heller | Copy Editor

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Men’s lax falls 15-13 to Team Canada

U alumni Wesley Berg (Coquitlam, British Columbia), Jeremy Noble (Orangeville, Ontario), Mark Matthews (Oshawa, Ontario) and Dillon Roy (Denver, Colorado) returned to Peter Barton Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, but not as Pioneers. Instead of sporting the traditional Crimson and Gold, the former Denver players represented Team Canada in a fall exhibition game. “They made us champions and they are champions. They’re the heart and soul of our team, of our program,” said head coach Bill Tierney. “Mark [Matthews] being one of the all-time greats, Jeremy [Noble] being a part of our staff and Wes [Berg] carried us to a national championship and Dillon [Roy] was my first captain here. Each one has an amazing story and we’re thankful that they’re part of University of Denver lacrosse.” Team Canada defeated the Pioneers 15-13. Tewaaraton Award Finalist and NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Wes

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Berg, led the Canadians with a hat trick. Meanwhile, current Pioneer and Tewaaraton Award Finalist, senior Connor Cannizzaro (Cazenovia, New York), led Denver’s offense with four points (three goals and one helper). Sophomores Austin French (Danville, California) and Colton Jackson (Highlands Ranch, Colorado) each netted two goals. Sophomore goalie Alex Ready (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) finished the day with 10 saves. USILA First Team All American senior defender Christian Burgdorf (Westfield, New Jersey) and USILA Second Team All American senior midfielder Tyler Pace (Coquitlam, British Columbia) did not suit up for the game due to precautionary injuries. USILA First Team All American Trevor Baptiste (Denville, New Jersey) suffered a lower body injury during the second period. For precautionary reasons, the junior faceoff specialist did not return to play for the remainder of the game, disrupting Denver’s consistent success at the X.

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“We liked the start of the game Canada to identify its offensive and we liked the end of the game. I rhythm. Throughout the next 11 think we showed who we can be,” minutes, the Canadians tallied said Tierney. “We’re thankful for seven unanswered goals and a the Canadian team to come here perfect clearing game, finishing and to play us; it’s not everyday you six-for-six. Heading into the locker get to play a bunch of guys who have room, the Pioneers trailed 7-8. played in the professional leagues. The Pioneers never regained We’re thankful that we played well, the lead during the second half, we’re disappointed we didn’t win, but managed to outscore the Canabut we’re going to get better from dians 5-3 during the final quarter. having been here.” Denver continued to implement its The Pioneers dominated the high-powered, quick offense, outfirst quarter, jumping to a 6-1 lead. shooting Canada 45-34. Berg put the Canadians on the “We’ve got a lot of great film board 3:03 into the opening quar- and a lot of mistakes. We can learn ter. Denver countered, amassing from those and we can get better,” six goals and maintaining strong Tierney said. “We’ve got a long defensive play; boasting a perfect, winter ahead of us to get better six-for-six in clears. and to get healthy to come back Entering the second period, stronger than we were in the fall junior long-stick midfielder Sean and hopefully make another run Mayle (San Carlos, California) for the championship.” extended the Pioneers’ lead 7-1 as Following a road game at Johns he fired a rocket shot outside of Hopkins on Jan. 28, Denver returns the arc in transition. During the for its 2017 season debut hosting next faceoff, Baptiste suffered his the Air Force Academy on Feb. 11 game-ending injury. at 1 p.m. Baptiste’s absence at the X provided an advantage for Team Sasha Kandrach | News Editor

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PIONEER VOICES Question of the week:

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

“I’m going to be sexy Ken Bone for Halloween.” Cooper Dahlen-Pagano | Senior

“I’m probably not dressing up for Halloween. If I were, I would just dress up as one of my friends who has a really unique style.” Soleil Kohl | Sophomore

“I’m going to be a strawberry.”

“For Halloween, I’m going to be Sully and just gonna play a mean Tom Hanks.”

Miranda Schmidt | Freshman

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Is mental illness appropriately addressed on campus? Connor W. Davis | Clarion

ver the past 100 years, society’s view on mental illness has changed considerably. As a society that once considered homosexuality to be akin to paranoia and bipolar depression, we have since progressed and started to address the issue of mental illness in a more serious and open manner. That being said, it is important to note that mental illness is still a taboo subject both around the country and right here on campus. Now, this is not to say that DU doesn’t help its students with mental illnesses. DU has amazing counselors at the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) on campus. This facility offers 10 counseling sessions a year for students for anything from adjustment issues to couples counseling and substance abuse issues, while also offering unlimited group

therapy sessions and workshops. They also work very hard to help students with mental illnesses to set up a network of psychiatrists and to aid students in finding facilities to best serve their needs. The problem lies in the fact that the HCC needs more resources. According to Jacaranda Palmateer, Director of Counseling Services and Interim Executive Director of the HCC, for a school of over 12,000 students, DU’s HCC has five senior staff, 11 trainees and a select few psychiatrists and specialty counselors. They also must share their facility with the on-campus health center, which makes it so the counseling center can only see a few students at any given time. There is also the matter of money and funding. Recently, DU received the Garrett Lee Smith Grant, which will help assist in suicide prevention through the

expansion of on-campus mental health services and off-campus physiological networks. The HCC must use the money from this grant to better their facilities and create more accessibility, but it cannot issue funds directly to counseling. This kind of preventative funding is great, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is difficult for students to access this network due to a lack of employees or time. Along with the issue of funding, there is still an issue of accessibility for students with mental illnesses. Though DU does a decent job of reminding its students that they need to monitor their mental health, there is still a stigma around people with mental illnesses. This stigma causes people to unjustly view those with mental illness as lazy, whiny, incompetent or crazy. Because of this, students sometimes do not want to seek out the help they

need. The HCC also has problems reaching the students to let them know that these resources are available to them. Together, these issues make it very difficult for the HCC to provide help to students who need it. DU is doing more than a lot of colleges in regards to mental illness. DU provides a facility for students to go and take care of themselves. It provides counselling and a network of facilities designed to make college life easier. The HCC is an amazing resource. Sadly, there are still issues of accessibility and resources facing the facility. It seems that DU’s next step needs to be starting conversations about mental illness and providing the HCC with the resources it desperately needs. However, all in all, DU is doing a decent job addressing mental illness on campus. Caitlan Gannam | Contributing Writer

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

DU alumni of color address racial climate on campus

ear University of Denver Community,

We, the alumni of color of the University of Denver, are disheartened that we must have this conversation with you yet again. This is not a new conversation, rather it is one that has been had across endless graduating classes. We see that campus has remained nearly identical since we have left. We are tired of writing so many letters explaining the importance of equity. We are tired of reopening our wounds and sharing the experiences we have had with racism at our alma mater. We are tired of demanding that students of color be given a campus that they can thrive in. Black students and students of color continue to remain in the margins when it comes to

having their needs and basic safety concerns met, but they are front and center on shiny brochures that tout diversity and inclusive excellence. Many of us were not afforded the luxury of just being students and focusing on our academics. We were tokenized when convenient and beared the responsibility of making DU better for students who look like us. Many of us happened to graduate simply by surviving. There continues to be an alarming amount of incidents that target students of color. Unfortunately, the defacement of the Freedom Wall and the subsequent meeting of the Young Americans for Freedom are statements of some very real attitudes on campus. Themed parties, targeted student organizations, our mascot: these are all the same issue. This is systemic. This is

culture. We are saddened that this legacy persists. The University of Denver should feel truly fortunate to have had such dedicated and powerful black students and students of color lead the change that so many are afraid to engage in on campus. Time and time again, students of color respond with swiftness and passion, a response that is clearly absent from the university as a whole. Our pride in being alumni stems from the leadership of these students. Their courage and selflessness is what truly gives the University of Denver the potential to be great. However, this thankless labor should not ride on the backs of students. Many of our relationships with the university remain strained. At times, we are even reluctant to be associated with

our alma mater. An active and philanthropic alum base is known to advance the mission of universities, but we cannot comfortably contribute to a university that continues to marginalize and isolate its students of color--monetarily or otherwise. We unequivocally support the work that students of color are leading on campus. Without them, transformation for a more inclusive campus would not happen. We can no longer wait for all areas of campus to make inclusive excellence a true priority. It is time that the university takes its responsibility as an institution of higher learning seriously and lives up to its mission as a great private university dedicated to the public good. Sincerely, DU Alumni of Color

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Decision 2016: Weekly Column

Final debate gets heated about abortion

here are only a few more weeks until one of the two presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, will be elected to office. The final debate, which took place on Oct. 19, shed light on the discussion of women’s health and how it will be addressed by either elected candidate. The quotes below highlight each candidate’s take on this important topic that has been contentious in the past and will likely continue to be fought over in years to come. “The government has no business in the decisions that women make, in accordance with their faith, with medical advice, and I will stand up for that right,” said Clinton, according to Variety. “Stay out of my checkbook and stay out of my bedroom” is a commonly used phrase in regard to governmental intrusion. So why is it that this phrase doesn’t hold true when talking about women’s bodies? Clinton made a great point in saying that it is not the govern-

ment’s business to decide anything in regard to women’s bodies. As a woman myself, I say it’s my body, my rules. “Donald [Trump] thinks belittling women makes him bigger. He goes after their dignity, their self worth, and I don’t think there’s a woman anywhere who doesn’t know what that feels like,” said Clinton, according to Politico. Typically, presidential candidates who have discussed women and their rights in debates have discussed them as policy matters because, as men, they have no real experience to base their opinions off of. This election is different though, as Clinton is a woman. Clinton understands the battle that women face every day. That makes her an important leader in regards to women and their rights. What does Trump do? Call them “pigs?” Force himself on them? Women of America, ask yourself: do we want a president who will disrespect us, or a president who will empower us? “I think it’s terrible if you go with what [Hillary] Clinton is

saying; in the ninth month, you can take the baby and rip the baby out of the womb of the mother just prior to the birth of the baby,” said Trump, according to Politico. There are so many things wrong with this statement. This is not what happens in third trimester abortion. For one, the fetus is not “ripped out of the womb” as Trump so vividly described. The procedure is done through a Cesarean section that is safe and common in the United States. Additionally, there is no such thing as a ninth month abortion, according to Jen Gunter, an OBGYN. More often than not, late term abortions are for women who, after their pregnancy has reached full term, have discovered a problem with the fetus that would make it very unlikely that the baby survives after birth, or are for when there is danger to the mother herself. With Trump leading our nation, the availability of women’s health will surely plummet, and in turn, our basic rights probably will, too.

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Women make up almost half of the United States’s population. Do we want a candidate who knows so little about our health? Who has so little respect for us? This last debate showcased Trump’s true feelings and beliefs about women and they were disappointing and alarming, to say the least. With accusation after accusation hitting the news about Trump forcing himself upon women, he is not going to the be the one to help women in this country. With his speeches on “punishing” women after getting abortions or his supporters chanting that the 19th Amendment should be repealed, he is not going to be the one to fight for women’s rights in this country. Clinton passionately defended women and their right to choose in this debate. No matter your political affiliation or who you vote for, there is no doubt that Clinton, as president, will be a leader and a woman who will defend American women and their rights. Sydney Kapp | Lifestyles Editor

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here’s something to be said about doing things the old fashioned way. We live in a time of digitalization and hyper-modernization where everything is expected to be new and better. But, sometimes, it is the old ways that truly lead to the best results. This idea might hold more truth in the food industry than anywhere else. City & Country Deli and Sausage Co. does things the old fashioned way, and they are all the better because of it. The small deli is the child of two of Denver’s most exciting restauranteurs, Coy and Racheal Webb, who are also the owners of the always list-topping barbecue joint, Roaming Buffalo BBQ. City & Country is a return to the days of old, when the neighborhood deli was an essential fiber in the fabric of each neighborhood. The Webbs’ goal in opening the storefront was to encapsulate that neighborhood deli feeling through both atmosphere and admirable dedication to the craft of the delicatessen. City & Country Deli and Sausage Co. sits two doors down from the Webbs’ award-winning barbecue joint on a busy stretch of Downing Street that, at lunch hour on a Wednesday, is bustling with people all waiting for their chance to delve into some of Denver’s best dining. City & Country’s doors invite one into a world of delicious cured meats and finely crafted deli selections. The interior perfectly conveys the vintage authenticity the Webbs envisioned for the restaurant.

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Vintage fixtures, hand selected and restored by the Webbs, line the interior, as does a wall of cutlery that makes one feel as if they have traveled back in time. Inside, warm autumn sunlight pours into the space as music lightly plays and the two deli cooks move about, chopping up huge pieces of meat and serving customers. Atmosphere is one thing, but food obviously is the backbone of a successful deli, and City & Country does not skimp on the food whatsoever. First off, everything at the deli is made in-house and includes a rotating menu of meats: pastrami ($16.25/lb), corned beef ($16.25/lb), ham ($12/lb), turkey ($15.25/lb), roast beef ($12.50/lb), cured bacons (Applewood-smoked for $10.50/lb), hand crafted sausages (spicy Italian $2.25/ ea), home-made mustards (4 oz $3.25), relishes (8 oz $3.00), side dishes (including probably the best pasta salad (4 oz $2) I have ever had) and various pickled veggies (8 oz $3.75). This reviewer enjoyed a sampler of the pastrami, turkey, pistachio mortadella ($21/lb), elk bologna ($12.50/lb) and pepperoni ($24/lb). To say all the meats were delicious would be a gross understatement. The pastrami was served warm and practically melted in the mouth, while the elk bologna was perfectly balanced, keeping a hint of game and the wild without being overpowering. The turkey was thick and well salted, which has now ruined all grocery-store bought turkey slices for me. Along with the meat sampler, I

enjoyed a sampling of the side dishes, pasta salad and coleslaw being the main highlights. The pasta salad is cooked with housemade tomatoes and ham, and it was a delectable dance on the taste buds. Obviously, the bulk offerings provide quite an amazing selection, but it is in the deli sandwiches that City & Country really shines. Each sandwich offers a different meat selection with a delicious pairing of veggies, cheese and housemade sauce. Options range from the hefty “Business Man,” hot pastrami on rye with brown mustard, Swiss cheese and pickled red cabbage, to the lighter “Store Clerk,” consisting of roast turkey on rosemary potato bread with Chardonnay Dijon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. This reviewer had an “Assembly Worker.” This heaping--and I truly mean heaping--sandwich consisted of cooked corn beef with a housemade Thousand Island Dressing, Havarti cheese and smoked cabbage on rye bread. This sandwich took me back to when I was younger and visited the famous, and soon to be closed, Carnegie Deli in New York City. I finished a massive turkey sandwich at the Carnegie, but I wasn’t able to finish City & Country’s sandwich in one sitting. City & Country’s sandwiches might not have as large of a serving of meat as the Carnegie’s, but they are such a rich combination of meat, veggies, sauce and bread that they fill you within a couple of large, delectable bites. This is not a negative thing, it just means you

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get another amazing meal later in the day. The sandwich, however, was definitely the highlight of the dining experience, as it not only was supremely delicious but also a great way to showcase how multiple homemade ingredients from the deli interact and how mouthwatering that interaction is. The idea behind the neighborhood deli is one of trust and authenticity. It is the idea that you’re sourcing your meat and other deli fixings from someone you personally know, from a local location that cares about its customers and its image. There is something in the knowledge that a meat was cured/made by local and well-intentioned hands that helps make everything taste better and brighter. City & Country Deli and Sausage Co. perfectly lives up to this ideal of the neighborhood deli. This relatively new restaurant is a bright and unique spot on Denver’s culinary map, and it is a shining example of how the old way can be the best way. 5/5 stars Suggestions: Assembly Worker Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Pistachio Mortadella, Elk Bologna. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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How to seek mental health help at DU M ental health issues are all too common on college campuses. About 75 percent of lifetime cases of mental illnesses begin by age 24, and one in four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have been diagnosed with a mental illness. However, many college students do not seek help for their mental health issues. More than 45 percent of college students who dropped out for mental health related reasons did not seek help while attending school, many because they were unaware of their options or because of the concern of negative stigma. Here at DU, there are many resources for students to use when struggling with mental health. Here are five resources for DU students:

1. Private counseling services at the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) Students can request individual counseling for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders, academic motivation and more. Sessions typically take 45-50 minutes and

can help you learn healthy coping skills and increase understanding of self. New for the 2016-17 year, a student can walk in from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays for a 20 minute assessment of one’s mental health, a discussion of reasons they’re seeking help and a plan to help students get better. For more information, you can visit the HCC website or stop by their office in the Ritchie Center. 2. Group counseling services at the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) Group counseling has been proven to be just as effective as individual therapy, if not even more effective in some cases. The HCC offers many group therapy sessions, including mindfulness workshops, grief and loss groups, LGBTQIA support and empowerment groups and more. Group counseling is an excellent way to gain support from those around you and see that you are not alone in your struggles. For more information you can visit the HCC website or stop by their office in the Ritchie Center.

3. Contact an Advocate at the Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE) CAPE exists to “support survivor healing by providing advocacy and support for victims of sexual assault, harassment, stalking and relationship violence.” All of the services provided by CAPE are confidential and free of charge. The program can do many things, such as help provide funds for medical bills, connect survivors to counselors, assist survivors in navigating the procedures to report sexual assault and more. For more information, you can visit CAPE’s website. 4. Let’s Talk drop-in hours If you’re not sure if counseling right for you, Let’s Talk is an informal drop-in service, in which counselors talk about options for your situation. Let’s Talk is currently located in the Anderson Academic Commons with various drop-in hours. It is not an alternative for counseling but rather a place to help provide a direction toward solutions and

resources to help navigate difficult situations. This service is free of charge. 5. After-hours telephone urgent crisis service If you find yourself in a crisis situation in which you feel you need to talk to a counselor right away, you can call 303-871-2205 during HCC business hours to talk to a counselor or come in for a crisis session right away. After HCC business hours, you can call Campus Safety at 303871-3000 and ask for the on-call crisis counselor. Remember, taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Mental illness affects many people, especially college students, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Taking care of yourself should come first. If you believe you need to receive treatment or want advice about how to deal with your mental health, there are many resources at DU. Grace Carson | Opinions Editor

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Interterm adventures: How to explore and study

U offers a diverse and broad variety of classes each quarter, which is one of the university’s most appealing aspects. Students in a variety of majors have specific classes they need to take, but all students have a wide selection of other fascinating classes to fill their elective requirements, or just to learn something new. Another benefit of being a Pioneer is that you have the opportunity to partake in interterm classes. There is no end to the possibilities during your interterm course, as you can travel to foreign countries or explore local gems during the six week winter break. This winter break, there are many interterm courses being offered, and they can all be found on the DU interterm

website. Many of these unique classes take place in beautiful countries like Belize, Brazil, South Africa and places in the Caribbean, just to name a few. Interterm courses are four credits and the dates for each international trip vary. However, if you are looking for more domestic options, there are also interterm classes offered in and around Colorado, including a stress management course being offered in Aspen. Unfortunately the deadline for winter interterm has passed, although if classes aren’t completely full registration may still be available. However, there is plenty of time to plan for spring interterm and beyond. Currently, there are only a few courses listed under the spring and summer interterm sections. These include the same

stress management classes in Aspen, as well as other classes in the United States and some international courses. As more classes are confirmed, they will be added to the list on DU’s interterm website. Registration becomes available on Jan. 1, 2017. Logistically, there are many other aspects to consider if you want to register for an interterm class. The tuition for each of these classes is separate from the regular quarters and thus are billed to your account separately. While it is a different tuition payment for all interterm courses in the winter, spring and summer, the cost is $1,258 per credit hour—the same as all courses offered throughout the 2016-17 academic year. Flights and additional expenses are each individual’s responsibility

because DU doesn’t offer aid for those portions of the course. It’s understandable that this expense might be too much for some students to afford, but luckily, there is financial aid available. This should be your first step after doing research on which class and location you’d like to travel to. To apply for financial aid for the interterm courses, visit the DU interterm financial aid page. There is both need-based and merit-based aid to be given, and in order to be eligible, students must have submitted both a CSS Profile and FAFSA. After applying, and hopefully obtaining aid, the next step is to apply and register for your interterm adventure. Happy travels, Pios. Georga Feek | Contributing Writer

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Denver a hotspot for local shops

fairly recent phenomenon sweeping the nation is the idea of buying and consuming locally grown food, and Denver is no exception to the transition into more sustainable lifestyles. Denver offers plenty of opportunities to shop locally, which is one aspect of the city that makes it so unique. One of the best farmers’ markets to check out, whether you’re a beginner or advanced local shopper, is Cherry Creek Fresh Market, located at E. First Ave. and University Blvd. Each Saturday and Wednesday from May 7 to Oct. 29, countless Denverites flock to this market, which is the largest in the city. The Cherry Creek Fresh Market offers all

kinds of produce, delicious food and other organic products, such as cleansers or lip balm. But hurry--the Cherry Creek Fresh Market is almost closed for the season, as its last day will be Saturday Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Another favorite, especially for DU students, is the Old South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market. Stretching between Florida Ave. and Iowa Ave., students and families alike are found here on Sundays. The Pearl Street Farmers’ Market also offers fresh produce, pre-made food and fresh baked goods. The best thing about this market is that it goes all the way until Nov. 13, so students still have plenty of time to visit this local gem before the quarter is over. The Pearl Street Market is open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Once you’ve hit up all the local farmers’ markets, there are also a bunch of really great stores that sell locally made clothing and goods. The Artisan Center in Cherry Creek is a great place to start. Home to both local and national artists, they sell everything from cards and home decor to fashion accessories and gifts. For those that love to search through countless creations, this store is a great place to find practically anything unique, beautiful and local. Another favorite among Denverites is the XO Gift Co. Located in the Berkeley area of Denver, this shop sells handmade gifts. Whether you’re looking for bottle openers, coasters, jewelry or clothing, this house-turned-shop

offers items that are one-of-a-kind and locally made. Another local store in Berkeley is Jolly Goods. This shop offers countless items made by local artists, so whether you’re shopping for others or yourself, Jolly Goods is a perfect stop for special gifts. There are a ton of great places out there that offer quality, locally made goods. Easy and affordable access to locally made items is important, especially nowadays, when our city and country are moving in a more sustainable and conscientious direction. Get out and wander the streets of farmers’ markets and the aisles of cute stores. There are surely one-of-a-kind finds waiting. Grace Houser | Contributing Writer

HALLOWEEN COSTUME HACKS

hen the month of October hits, there is always immediate anxiety over choosing the perfect costume for Halloween. When you’re a kid, your parents pick out a store-bought costume for you to wear for two hours on one chilly night in October. In college, Halloween is perhaps the biggest holiday of the year, and it’s not just one night anymore. It’s a full weekend, maybe two, and it quite possibly requires multiple costumes that are easy, warm and, most importantly, affordable. Here are a few ideas for when you’re scrambling to invent a last-minute costume this Halloween. Go the traditional route. There’s really nothing wrong with being a classic Halloween icon. Be a mummy, a witch, a vam-

pire, a skeleton or Frankenstein’s monster. Nobody will judge you for being a good old-fashioned monster on Halloween. Consult pop culture. It’s cute, easy and a good conversation-starter if you go as a character from a trending show or movie. Go as Eleven or Joyce from “Stranger Things.” Attempt to go to a party as a presidential candidate. Wear a labcoat or hazmat suit and call yourself Walter White from “Breaking Bad.” In “The Office,” Jim Halpert attends a Halloween party with three black paper circles down his shirt, calling himself “Threehole-punch Jim.” It doesn’t get much easier than that. A group or couples’ costume is an easy and fun way to dress up this Halloween as well. You’ll

make much more of a statement on Halloween if you and your friends go out with a winning group costume. Wear multicolored shirts and be Skittles or M&Ms. Get six people and be the cast of “Friends.” Find a group to rock an 80s ensemble like “The Breakfast Club” or “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Go for the Mario Bros. gang or something like Harry Potter or Star Wars characters. If all of these options seem too elaborate or uninteresting, here are a few options for the cheapest and easiest costumes ever. Be a star. Head to the store and buy cheap, battery-powered lights. On the night of Halloween, string and secure them around your body and start glowing. Go as a nudist on strike. Wear whatever you would on a normal

day and simply hang a cardboard sign around your neck that reads “Nudist On Strike.” Be a sheet ghost. Get an old sheet and cut the eye holes out with a pair of scissors. Get a white T-shirt and write “Error 404: Costume Not Found” on it in marker. You can also just write “Costume.” Wear pajamas. The weirder, the better. Get “Hello, My Name Is” stickers and put them all over you with different names on them. You’re an identity thief. Wear a black dress with a hat and be a witch. That is pretty much all it takes. Halloween shouldn’t be difficult or expensive. You just have to get creative. Taryn Allen | Copy Editor Georga Feek | Clarion

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he DU Department of Theatre recently presented a play called “Exiled,” a five-person original performance that captured the senses and provoked emotion. Imagine DU’s White Box Theatre—a room painted white from floor to ceiling—with the back wall plastered with sheets of white paper and the only set pieces, five black blocks, lined up along the floor. When the lights go down, the cast members slither and slink out into the dark theater, silently moving the blocks around and using markers to write words, phrases, charts and equations on the white paper. “Exiled” is what is known as a “devised” work of theatre. The cast starts with a concept—in this case, being isolated, dealing with trauma and facing humanity—and writes a script. “We kind of used these three words: exiled, connect and disconnect on our very first day and what they made us think about,” said

actor Wren Schuyler (senior, Littleton) in a cast and audience talkback after the show. The script is original and profound, with no single narrative coming through. The stories of all the characters flash in and out during the 40-minute play and emotions and backstories are revealed to the audience piece by piece. There are five characters in the show: Jim Nash (Mikah Conway, freshman, Seattle, Wash.), Vincent Janssen (Sam Pargament, sophomore, Potomac, Md.), Day Rahal (Wren Schuyler, senior), Claire Paxton (Katie Walker, senior, Centennial, Colo.) and Lauren Roth (Rosa Wariner, senior, Denver). Each is unique in history, costume, movement, style and patterns of speech, but they are all connected by their shared emotions and a feeling of seclusion, and it is here where the story originates. After devising the script, the cast members created movement to accompany the words. All plays

have some form of motion, but DU’s “Exiled” is based largely on physical movement, with practiced choreography, almost dance at some points, that evokes the emotion of the characters. Every physical action has a purpose and a meaning in “Exiled.” Nothing is done by accident. The show was directed by Laurence Curry, who facilitated the entire creation of “Exiled.” He gave the actors an immense amount of creative liberty, which is necessary when forming a show from scratch. Curry provided the cast with character foundations, the basics of movement and, most importantly, an environment in which to experiment and create something amazing and unique. “We are gifted with space to work with the imagination, dreams, inspiration, gifts and mistakes of the mover/actor and explore a social justice issue until it’s complete,” Curry wrote in the playbill. The product of all this artistic experimentation was, in itself, an

artistic experiment. “Exiled” is an exploration of humanity through voice and movement, and it is unlike most traditional plays. The cast embraces this, though, and reassured the audience after the show that not all of it was supposed to make sense. “This isn’t a show where we expect you to come and be like, ‘That was enlightening. I know exactly what just happened.’ We expect some confusion. There’s a lot of abstractness in the show…It changes every night. Every time we perform it, it feels different. There’s one continuous theme, obviously, but it’s always different. It’s always an experience,” said Conway. The DU Department of Theatre’s production of “Exiled” ended on Oct. 23. It was the first mainstage show of two this quarter. The next performance is a play called “Art,” a comedy by Yasmina Reza, that runs from Nov. 3 to Nov. 13. Taryn Allen | Copy Editor

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n Tuesday, Oct. 18, fans gathered at the Paramount Theatre for Ingrid Michaelson’s Hell No Tour, a celebration of Michaelson’s new album, “It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense.” The buzz of excitement rippled throughout the packed theatre as 1,800 fans worked their way to their assigned seat. AJR, an indie pop band based out of New York, opened the concert. AJR is comprised of three brothers, Adam, Jack and Ryan. The band had a rather quirky stage presence, which fueled the crowd with more excitement and anticipation for Michaelson. AJR played their hits, which were upbeat songs that pumped up the crowd. After a brief break to change the stage set up, fans roared with

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applause as Michaelson took to the stage with “Light Me Up,” a slower, yet uplifting song from her new album. Michaelson performed a variety of her songs from all her albums. Some of the songs performed included “Afterlife,” “You and I” and “Maybe.” Although most of the concert consisted of fans jamming out and singing along with Michaelson, there was a portion in which fans doubled over in laughter. In between songs, Michaelson shared a bit of her hilarious personality with her fans. Michaelson’s jokes ranged from describing her Colorado admirers as having a youthful tiredness about them to asking her ex-boyfriend if it is okay that he is included in a song.

Michaelson discussed how she often comes across photos of herself and her band where they are two pixels and blurry because fans are snapping pictures of them moving around or the photographers are 50 miles away. In an effort to make herself look better, Michaelson and her band stepped off stage and came back dressed in crowns, tutus and feather boas and posed so fans could get the perfect shot. Michaelson even comically mentioned why the lyric ‘I’ll buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair’ in “The Way I Am” exists. Many fans think if you take him the way he is you wouldn’t need to buy him Rogaine. Michaelson countered this argument claiming how she would only buy

him Rogaine if he felt too embarrassed to buy it himself. Michaelson finished her set with her newest hit single, “Hell No.” Fans burst out in an uproar, mainly because there was a certain single that had yet to be played. After a solid two minutes of nonstop applause, Michaelson and her band took to the stage for an encore and played her smash hit “Girls Chase Boys.” The lights went down, but Michaelson wasn’t done yet. Surprising everyone, Michaelson and her band danced and sang to her rendition of Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy.” Michaelson’s Hell No Tour is set to run in venues throughout the U.S. through Nov. 22. John Poe | Business Editor

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good horror movie sequel? There was “The Conjuring 2,” but that was a fluke, right? When the trailer for “Ouija: Origin of Evil” first dropped, it brought to mind its horrendous predecessor, “Ouija,” and seemed like another “spooky” Halloween cash-grab. However, this time the Ouija board is controlled by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush), someone who shows promise as a horror director in an otherwise saturated market. “Origin of Evil” takes place in sunny San Francisco in the 1960s, and Flanagan goes to great strides to make the audience feel steeped in the period. The movie’s full of retro little touches. It opens with the grungy, decrepit Universal logo seen in horror classics like “Jaws” and even features little oval cue marks in the top corner of the screen, which once signaled to the projectionist when to add the next reel of film before everything was digital. Faded shades of orange and yellow coat the furniture, and the carpet is sufficiently shaggy. It’s a cool, immersive touch from Flanagan and one of the many things that pushes “Origin of Evil” beyond just a cheesy possession flick. Storywise, “Ouija: Origin of Evil” admittedly doesn’t break any ground. Widow Alice Zander (Elizabeth Reaser) and her two daughters, Lina (Annalise Basso, elder)

and Alice (Lulu Wilson, younger), run a phony séance business in San Francisco in 1967. They scam fools into paying to “communicate” with deceased loved ones. It’s shady and unconventional, but as you learn their story, you can’t help but sympathize with the girls. When Zander picks up a Ouija board to further their act, things naturally go to hell as a monstrous spirit possesses Alice. Father Tom (Henry Thomas), the school’s priest, then becomes entangled as he tries to cleanse Zander’s younger daughter of the being, since every ghost movie needs a holyperson. I’ll say that an evil artifact, possessed children, and a priest make for a formulaic plot we’ve all seen before. However, I found it forgivable because of “Origin of Evil’s” focus on the characters. The movie keeps the cast small, so the audience becomes focused and attached to four primary individuals. Movies with demon children run the risk of being ridiculous to the point of laughable, but because the performances are all excellent, especially the haunted Lulu Wilson, the premise becomes more believable. As supernatural events begin to unfold, the story of this hapless family is developed. Because the audience becomes attached to them, the audience’s fear is legitimate. The stakes feel high and the suspense isn’t cheap. “Ouija: Origin of Evil” is just as much about exorcism and spirits as it is about the relationship

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shared between two girls and their widowed mother. Though there are a few jumpscares, Flanagan instead relies on silence and subtlety to scare the audience. Origin of Evil is a very quiet movie. The lack of the noise pulls the audience in, getting you to listen and observe carefully. While other horror flicks may use ominous music to cue suspenseful moments, Origin of Evil uses silence to keep viewers on their toes. Often, the danger lurks in the background before making a fullfledged appearance, for instance, when fleeting shadows or the brief

rustle of movement appear in the background of an otherwise regular scene. The movie takes its time with the suspense, adding layers as the story develops instead of just cutting creepy demons and fake scares. It’s a creepy, fun romp that’s perfect for Halloween-time, certainly one to keep in the library for every October. While it certainly isn’t this generation’s “The Exorcist,” “Ouija: Origin of Evil” is still a blast. If you’re looking for some thrills this Halloweekend, Mike Flanagan can help you out. Lars Brady | Contributing Writer

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HBO’S NEW SHOW “INSECURE” IS ANYTHING BUT G one with the days of “Sex and the City” and months away from the new season of “Girls,” HBO dives into a bold field with its newest comedy “Insecure,” the story of two black women trying to make a living in Los Angeles. To say the least, this show has found a home on HBO’s network, and with that, developed an enriching tale full of comedy at its finest. Created by Issa Rae (“Awkward Black Girl”) and Larry Wilmore (“The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”) the show delves into the life of a black female in a new and creative way that is far more authentic than any other show yet. The show’s soul lies within its

distinctive presence, which takes an everyday assumption and puts a new twist on it. “Insecure” has an astounding cast that features the talents of Issa Rae, who plays a failure of a teacher, and Yvonne Orji (BasketBall Wife) who plays an admirable, hard working businesswoman. Between the two characters comes a bond of friendship that is tested through acts of relationship, trust and respect, as we see Rae’s character Issa Dee screwing up task after task. Dee, at the dawn of her 28th birthday, can’t help but be made the laugh of the mill as she teaches underprivileged kids at “We Got Y’all”; everyone loves to poke fun at her, including the class of middle schoolers.

From there, it goes downhill for Dee, as her relationship is a wreck. She goes home to her boyfriend of four years, Laurence, who does nothing. Dee is contrasted by her best friend Molly (Orji), who has it all: a nice place at a big business, a beautiful apartment and a job where her employers love her. The show brings these two characters together, and they do an amazing job with it. They are hysterical, alike and one plays the failure to the other’s success—until things go downhill for Molly with her boyfriend and the two rely on each other for support. Taking funny spins on each other and making humor out of every situation as bad as it gets, the friends are amazing, hysterical and downright clever.

All in all, everything about “Insecure” feels fresh. The editing is artistic and makes the show feel like a new breed of comedy. The wits and quips of Rae and Molly are enough to get you sucked in. Its visual style and interestingly inspiring take on LA and two struggling black women in LA lend itself to an creative and new comedy show that is well written, acted and produced. If there is anything that this show isn’t, it’s insecure. “Insecure” airs on Sunday nights at 10:30 ET, and the show is viewable anytime after its premiere with HBO Go or HBO Now. Jacob Miltenberg | Contributing Writer

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BEST FILMS TO KEEP YOU UP THIS HALLOWEEN

arkness falls across the land, the midnight hour close at hand, which means it’s time for Halloween. The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner, and nothing gets the blood pumping on Halloween like a good horror movie. This guide will take you on a journey through the best films to keep you from going out in the dark, then make you afraid of it. Searching for that killer classic this holiday? Then look no further than “Halloween,” the 1978 slasher that started it all. The story of “the night he came home” is still one of the most effective genre films ever made, a near perfect film that still frightens to this day despite its age and simplicity. With a style and score that still shake the bones and a villain more influential than perhaps any other in Michael Myers, nothing provides that eerie spirit of the holiday better than “Halloween.” Another trip down influential lane, “The Shining,” stands tall

not only as the ultimate ghost tale, but as the cornerstone for the artful horror film. Crafted by master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, the tale of an unhinged man pushed over the edge by a haunted hotel is unmatched in its technique and intensity. It features one of the finest horror performances ever from Jack Nicholson (“The Departed”) and some of the most iconic scenes in horror history. Not to mention it pioneered not only the haunted location genre, but modern filmmaking as we know it with many of its impressive setpieces. If ghosts are your thing to explore on Halloween, this is the one to watch. If you like more horror on the more modern side, the independent scene has offered some of the best horror offerings in decades over the past few years. Another fine exemplar for the horror film as art is the disturbing “It Follows,” a masterpiece of filmmaking about a young girl hunted by a supernatural creature bur-

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dened upon its victims through A haunting but quiet tale of the sex. The film is a love letter to the relationship between a troubled 80s horror film with a modern young boy and the vampire that flavor, defined by its gorgeous moves in next door, the film is cinematography, brilliantly orig- the most beautifully shot and inal plot and haunting electronic acted vampire film ever. It has score. Similar in artistic prowess that haunting, powerful feeling and genre, Australia’s magnifi- that only a truly great horror cent and freaky “The Babadook” film can provide. The film has has dominated conversation in enjoyed a large but quiet admihorror circles since its release. A ration over the years, making it fiercely acted tale about grief, the one of the most underrated films film follows a mother and her dif- ever. If you really want to push ficult son as they are haunted by your boundaries this Halloween a mysterious entity known only and watch something different as the Babadook. Their struggle than anything you’ve seen before, against the creature features is watch “Let the Right One In” with not only some of the best acting the lights off and the subtitles on. in a horror film in years, but one This list is only a small samof the deepest scripts the genre pling of the many great horror has ever seen. To talk about it too films you could watch this Halmuch would to be to spoil one of loween. Whether it be a movie the finest stories, let alone horror on this list or a classic such as stories, put to the screen in the “Alien” or “Psycho,” films are past decade. the key to having a spectacuFinally, it’s important to larly spooky Halloween. Just note the wonderful presence of remember to check under the foreign cinema in the horror bed afterwards. world: the classic Swedish vampire film “Let the Right One In.” Ryan Ninesling | Entertainment Editor

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