Top Stories N: Chancellor Jeremy Haefner O: A letter to my freshman self S: A freshman’s guide to fall sports A&L: What to do in Denver.
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September 18, 2019 Volume 126 Issue 1
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The nineteenth chancellor of DU Photo courtesy of DU
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rom the tearing down of Driscoll to the building of the new Dimond Family Residential Village, DU has been experiencing many changes throughout the past year. To top it all off, DU is now kicking off the new school year with newly appointed chancellor, Dr. Jeremy Haefner. Dr. Haefner was appointed the nineteenth chancellor of DU on July 15 of this year after previous chancellor, Rebecca
Chopp announced in April that she would be stepping down due to health concerns from a “complex neurological disorder.” The Board of Trustees made the decision to appoint Dr. Haefner after months of working with groups such as the Faculty Senate, vice chancellors and national experts in higher education to find a chancellor that would serve DU’s wants and needs. Dr. Haefner is no stranger to the DU community,
as he previously served as provost and executive vice chancellor over the past year. According to the Board of Trustees, Dr. Haefner “spearheaded efforts to share more regular and thorough updates on the budget process, created more open and frequent lines of communication and embodied respect for the teacher-scholar model.” Going forward, Dr. Haefner plans to spend this fall quarter meeting with students and alumni to learn
more about what the DU community needs to build a developed vision for DU Impact 2025.
Nina Petrovic | News Editor
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Looking back: A letter to my freshman self
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t looks like a coin toss. The copper is spinning, its face about to drop, and you don’t know what side to bet on. When you think about your future, this is what the inside of your head looks like. You’re convinced the year will either go really well or really badly. Your thoughts like to go to the extremes, so you see the transition to college as being either beautiful or tragic. No in-betweens. Like a coin toss, these prospects seem exact and out of your hands. I can’t convince you that it isn’t as simple as a straight coin toss—still, the future can’t help but take the murky shape of a slippery and crooked thing. But I can give you this: you picked up a habit from a friend in high school, and it’ll prove useful. Every time she came across pennies that were tails up, she would flip them over to their lucky side and leave them there for someone else to find. I don’t
know if you’ve noticed yet, but you do the same thing. Parts of the year are going to bring hurt like you expect them to. Your classes will get to be too much, your family will ask for more than you can give and your thoughts will swarm so fiercely they trap you inside your own head. It’ll take a lot of therapy and Ben & Jerry’s to get through, and you’re going to upgrade from the pintsized to the half-gallon sized at least once. The rest of that year, though? It’ll be gorgeous. You’ll find a community of people that, when you come back to it, make your room at home feel smaller because they won’t be there to fill it with love and laughter. In your classes, you’ll finally get to focus on what you love to do. You’ll learn more about who you are, what’s important to you and how needed self-care is. The truth is that the coin will fall somewhere in the middle; the year is going to be a mixed
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bag. But, you’ll get through it. You’ll realize that your life isn’t one left to luck or chance. It’s one that can be changed. You can get help when you need it. Confide in people you trust. Open your heart to your outlets, old ones like writing and new ones like yoga. You may not be able to dictate what happens to you, but you can choose how you
react to it. You’ll be okay, and so will I. Because when that coin stops spinning—when it finally lands— and it dares to be on the wrong side of destiny, you’re going to flip that sucker. Just like your past, present and future has taught you to. Kiana Marsan | Opinions Editor
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On leaving and relieving - a handy guide
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As you leave home and arrive on campus for the first time, you likely have many questions about everything DU has to offer, but many newcomers fail to ask the most important question. Where can I pinch off a loaf? This is the newcomer’s first mistake. The correct question is: “Where should I pinch off a loaf?” Obviously, the university has multiple restrooms in each building, but as our Founding Fathers said, “Not all bathrooms are created equal.” So, where should you drop the kids off at the pool? Well in moments like this we should remember John 8:32, “Listen and you will know the truth, and the truth will set
your bowels free.” Avoid the residence halls. More correctly, avoid the communal bathrooms. I could describe to you why you should avoid these bathrooms, but I do not believe the Clarion will publish my article if I do. So, you will just have to trust me on this one. These restrooms are for emergencies, or if you are too lazy to find a more suitable restroom. The academic buildings are where it becomes interesting. Sturm holds many arts & humanities classes, yet its restrooms are hardly humane. A friend of mine discovered pools of black sludge in the sinks (I have pictures if you don’t believe me), and it
is often difficult to find a stall with a working lock. The Engineering and Computer Science building ironically has multiple improperly installed locks, the most intriguing of which is both backward and upside-down. On multiple occasions, the science buildings have lived up to their names when I have found a variety of different “experiments” left unflushed in the toilets. The Anderson Academic Commons has quite nice restrooms from my experience, and I can’t think of any library-related jokes so it will go unscathed. The library, however, is no match for the holy grail of DU bathrooms, the Fritz Knoebel
School of Hospitality Management. Boy, does Fritz know how to build a bathroom. The hospitality school restrooms provide the utmost care and comfort with a pristine environment, individually quarantined stalls and state of the art automatic toilets. This oasis is a blessing to the DU community, and I hope you all respect and treasure it. So, remember there is a difference between where you can relieve yourself and where you should.
Jake Gloth | Copy Editor
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APRIL 10, 2019
VOICES Question of the week:
What do you look forward to this year?
“Meeting new people. I try to meet at least four new people everyday.” Janamejay Sharma, Third Year
“I’m excited about a lot of things, mainly I look forward to working as the vice president for USG and working on my masters.” Sophia Mayagoita, Fourth Year
“I’m a foreign exchange student so I look forward to experiencing American culture and everything else.”
“I’m graduating in June and I’ve been here for a year, so I look forward to finding an internship and a job.”
Benjamin Keogh, Third Year
Tony Du, Fourth Year
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Title IX implements new changes Jillian Queri | DU Clarion
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he new school year means some new changes, and the Title IX office at DU is no different. Every August, the new policies and procedures are published on their website based on the feedback they receive from students throughout the previous school year. However, this year’s new policies reflect a more collaborative approach in deciding on the new changes and a reflection of how the office strives to be more inclusive and be able to reach out to all students. “We took a very collaborative approach to doing the policy,” said Title IX Coordinator Jeremy Enlow. “Specifically, the amount of eyes that were on this and the amount of campus offices that were around this prior to finalization is a lot more than last year.” Offices from Campus Safety to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities had a hand in deciding on how and what to revise in the new policies. Students were also involved in the process. For example, two students from the DU Collegiate Council on Gender Violence Topics took part in giving feedback on how to revise the policies. “We want to make sure that we’re being compliant and that our program is meeting its objectives,” said Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Laura Maresca. Thanks to the feedback given by students and other DU offices, the Title IX Office was able to create three major changes to their policies. First was focusing on “conciseness and readability” of Title IX policies. The 20182019 policy handbook was fifty-one pages, but the new policy this year is shortened
to thirty-three pages. The goal for having a shorter handbook is for students to feel more comfortable when meeting with the Title IX Office to file a complaint (the handbook is given to a complainant and respondent during their initial meetings with the office), and to have a less daunting experience by being able to read through the handbook quicker, rather than becoming more distressed with a longer policy handbook. Another major change was the focus on consistency of terminology. For example, the term “gender-based violence” will be used consistently throughout the document, rather than switching to a new term such as “sexual misconduct” or “sexual violence.” Having the same terminology throughout the handbook will be able to help students easily understand the definitions and policies and read through the handbook with more ease. “You don’t just see a new term jump out at you and wonder what this term means,” said Enlow. “If it’s not in our definition section, it can be very disjarring for students, so we were very intentional with consistency of language.” The third major change made to this year’s policies was accessibility. Roman numerals were removed from the handbook and changed to alphanumeric and the font was changed from Times New Roman to Open Sans Font. Open Sans has been proven to be easier than other fonts for e-readers to use and those with visual impairments will be able to read through the policy as well. “Students who read the handbook usually read it during a stressful time,” said Maresca. “Making it more accessible can help lower duress
and students can find the document easier to work with.” Substantive changes were made to this year’s handbook as well. Ancestry and creed were added under protected status, meaning that discrimination against someone’s ancestry and ethnicity is prohibited. Creed was added to protect those who identify as agnostic and atheist in case there was ever any discrimination committed against those who do not identify with a certain religion. Last year’s handbook contained a separate definition of sexual harassment and harassment, but this year the sexual harassment clause falls under the section for harassment. The logic behind this is that sexual harassment is defined as “harassment based upon sex,” and the University would evaluate a complaint of sexual harassment the same as another form of harassment. “Bullying and Hazing” were removed from this year’s handbook, as it falls under a form of harassment, especially when discrimination against a student’s protected status is involved. “Physical Misconduct Based on a Protected Status” is redefined in this year’s policies, as it is explained as a hate crime based upon a person’s race, age, status, etc. For example, an act causing physical harm to a person that was motivated by their protective status falls under this definition. This year’s policies also changed the term “Relationship Violence” to “Dating or Domestic violence.” This was included to clearly explain what types of relationships fall under this definition. “A lot of the feedback that we got was what types of relationships we were trying to
define,” said Enlow. “We actually never defined what type of this relationship this was, so we wanted to be clear we meant this was about dating or domestic violence and what the prohibited conduct is.” With the new Title IX policies in place, the overall hope is that it can be more inclusive for students and allow a chance for them to be under less stress when reading through the handbook. Having a handbook consistent with language and avoiding redundancies allows not only students to be able to understand Title IX’s policies, but also families or friends who may be affected by situations such as an investigation. “This year’s handbook contains plain language that is easily accessible throughout the home,” said Maresca. “Anyone from a student to their parents can read through the handbook and easily understand it.” To report an incident, contact Jeremy Enlow at 303871-3142 or visit the Title IX website to submit a complaint or view the 2019-2020 Policies and Procedures.
Nina Petrovic | News Editor
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
A freshman’s guide to fall sports and hockey
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he days are getting shorter and sidewalks are filling with students. What does this all mean? The start of a new school year and athletic season at DU. We, at the Clarion, wanted to provide a guide to the fall season and upcoming hockey season. Our student-athletes have been training all summer long to prepare for the season that has begun for most of our teams. We begin with the men’s and women’s soccer teams as they both began their seasons mid-August. The women have started their season on the right foot as they are now 3-2-1. The highlight of their season so far is their big 3-0 win against UT-Austin with two goals from senior captain Hannah Adler (Oak Park, Calif.) and another from sophomore Samantha Feller (Grand Junction, Colo.). This was the first time the Pioneers have knocked off a ranked opponent at home since 2003. The men have begun their season to a slow start with an overall record of 0-3-1. Both squads will look to repeat their seasons from last year and make the NCAA tournament. The volleyball squad will look to continue their NCAA tournament run from last year as they begin their season with the Denver Classic. During the Classic, the Pioneers were able to sweep the Denver classic. The team then continued to Hawaii for the Rainbow Wahine Invitational where they defeated all but Hawaii, falling in
a 1-3 loss. The team will then continue their season with more tournament play in Nebraska, along with another local tournament in Hamilton Gymnasium. After tournament play, the Pioneers will begin their Summit League play. Next, we have the men’s and women’s golf teams looking to build on their fantastic wins from last season. The men ended their season last year in the NCAA Regional and will want to push farther come next year. The Summit League Newcomer of the Year, sophomore Cal McCoy (Highlands Ranch, Colo.), will look to follow
up on his incredible freshman the semi-final in overtime. The season after finishing T-21st at the Pioneers lost one of their biggest NCAA regional. The women ended stars in Jarid Lukosevicius but their season in the NCAA Regional return most of their squad from as well and will follow behind the last season. The first series of the leadership of senior Mary Wein- season in Magness Arena will be stein (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) October 18th and 19th for Homewho won the Colorado Golf Associ- coming and Parents Weekend ation (CGA) Women’s Match Play against Boston College. We hope that you will check out Championship over the summer. Finally, the DU Hockey Team the sports DU has to offer and go will be one to watch this season support your fellow Pioneers. as their rebuilding year saw them enter the NCAA Frozen Four tournament. It was a rough ending to the terrific season as University Lawson Montgomery | Sports Editor of Massachusetts Amherst took
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What do you do when you want to do things in Denver?
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s the cicadas serenade the DU community into fall quarter, the familiar signs of a new year hang in the air. Eager students move into their new houses and dorms, everyone rushes to the mountains to hike the last trails of the summer and the freshman bombard High Street in clouds of Juul smoke as they tirelessly search for the next best house party. If you’re not familiar with all the events, outdoors, and activities that DU and Denver offer their residents, it’s easy to become stuck in a cycle of fake addresses to parties you don’t really want to attend. As an introduction to DU, here are some of the best of campus’ and Denver’s wonders. If you missed the DU club fair during orientation week, make sure to browse all the student organizations on campus. Associations like the Alpine Club, Outdoor Photography Club, and the DU Backpacking Club plan outdoor adventures for great prices. Plenty of acapella groups, tango and swing dancing organizations and even a Harry Potter club are also available for more niche interests. Whether you want to work with DU Medical Brigades on a service trip to a country abroad, participate in debate and mock trial, get together with various political and religious organizations, or join The Clarion, DU provides a
vast array of opportunities. The university’s student alliances also present a fantastic means to socialize and connect with students of similar cultural background, race, or ethnicity. The Black Student Alliance, Asian Student Alliance, Latino Student Alliance, Muslim Student Association, Native Student Alliance, Hillel and countless other organizations are a great space for fun and connection. Sorority and Fraternity recruitment have already taken place for the Fall Quarter, but many Greek life organizations are open to take on new members in the Winter and Spring. Make sure to keep your eyes open if you have any interest in joining either a traditional sorority/fraternity or a business/religious/ interest based group. Outside of campus, Denver’s local concert venues host a wealth of hit musical artists. For Fall Quarter, check out: Maggie Rodgers @ The Mission Ballroom, Monday Sept. 23 Zara Larsson @ The Gothic Theatre, Tuesday Sept. 24 Toro y Moi @ The Ogden, Thursday Sept. 26 Lewis Capaldi @ The Ogden, Tuesday Oct. 1 Clairo @ Summit Music Hall, Saturday Oct. 5 Mac Demarco @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Sunday Oct. 6
Tyler, the Creator @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Monday Oct. 7 Vampire Weekend @ Red Rocks Amphitheater, Oct. 8-9 Lizzo @ The Fillmore Auditorium, Oct. 15-16 BJ the Chicago Kid @ The Marquis Theatre, Wednesday Oct. 22 Denver’s cityscape also houses various museums to explore. The Denver Art Museum offers enticing permanent exhibits as well as rotating specialties such as the expansive Claude Monet showcase opening to the public on Oct. 20. Also, check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Make sure to bring your DU ID card when you go to receive a student discount on tickets. If you like to get outdoors, head to the mountains and hike before the snow falls. Try places like Golden and Boulder for when you don’t have all day; both are a shorter drive from campus and boast beautiful terrain. For a taller adventure, hike one of Colorado’s 14ers before the winter and the opportunity runs out until next summer. Mt. Bierstadt and Torreys Peak are closer summits to campus. Or, aside from strict hiking, try out the Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs, Horsetooth
Reservoir in Fort Collins, or even the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Amazing spots to eat are located all around campus like the original Chipotle, Snarf’s, Illegal Pete’s, Pete’s University Cafe and all the other restaurants on Evans Avenue and University Boulevard. La Belle Rosette and Kaladi Coffee are also great coffee shops right off campus. Though this city offers so much excitement, it is normal to feel stressed at the start of a busy school year. If you would like to talk to one of the university’s counselors, The Health and Counseling Center offers counseling, group therapy and Center for Advocacy, Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE) services at any time by phone or by appointment. Make sure to also follow DUPB on instagram at @dupb1 for updates on all the exciting food truck, movie night, concert, festival and student life events on campus in the future. This year, don’t waste your time at classically bad DU parties – go out and see what the city has to offer.
Grace Ganz | Opinions Editor
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Pee with ease: 2019 updated map
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he Clarion’s color-coded map to all-gender restrooms has been updated. It now features 10 additional locations. This increase can be attributed to the “University of Denver Guidelines for All-Gender Restrooms” which outlines DU’s plan to construct “at least one single-occupancy, all-gender restroom per building.” The entirety of these guidelines
can be found on the Pride Portal alongside other resources for the DU LGBTQIA community. The highlighted buildings include Ammi Hyde Building (1), Boettcher West (2), Boettcher Auditorium (2A), Chambers Advacement for the Advancement of Women (3), Craig Hall, Fisher Early Learning Center (7), Daniels College of Business (5), Margery Reed Hall (13), Newman Center for the Perform-
ing Arts/Lamont School of Music (16), Olin Hall (17), Physics Building (18), Ricketson Law Building (19), Ruffatto Hall (22), Sie International Relations Complex (25), Sturm Hall (26), Wesley Hall (27), Anderson Academic Commons (29), Campus Safety/Parking Services (34), Information Technology (43), Leo Block Alumni Center (45), Mary Reed Hall (46), Ritchie Center
(49), University College (50), University Hall (51), Centennial Towers (54), Nagel Hall, Stapleton Tennis Pavilion (49H) and Barton Lacrosse (49I). The map is based on the information provided in both the “University of Denver Guidelines for All-Gender” Restrooms” and the “Trans On Campus Student Guide.”. Victoria Valenzuela | Executive Editor