DU Clarion Volume 121, Issue 17

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DU turns over new leaf with Fall FestivusOn the crisp autumn aft er-

noon of Sept. 12, DU hosted the second annual Crimson Classic 5K and 1.5 mile walk, followed by the Fall Festivus student carnival.

Th e race began on Driscoll Green at 4 p.m. Runners in

colorful clothing raced through the cool, foggy air from University to Buchtel to High Street, ending their venture back at the green.

Th e event is a part of the well@du initiative, which strives to promote a culture of wellness in the community through preventative and pro-active measures.

Kellsie BrannenAssitant Lifestyles Editor

The Clarion chats with Chancellor Chopp

Chancellor Rebecca Chopp weaves through sixty large pack-ing boxes in her newly renovated offi ce to fi nd a place for us to sit. It eventually becomes clear that they are fi lled not with offi ce supplies, furniture or memora-bilia, but with books.

“I cut my library in half every time I move, but these books are my friends,” she says unabashedly.

If this is true, and especially considering the 20 additional boxes she decided to leave at home, it makes it hard to imagine the size of her original library; before coming to DU, she moved from administrative positions at Yale University, Emory University, Colgate University and—most recently—from her position as president of Swarthmore College.

Perhaps it was her experiences at all of these institutions, in ad-dition to those at the three where she earned her degrees (a BA from Kansas Wesleyan University, a MDiv from St. Paul School of Th eology and a PhD from the Uni-versity of Chicago), that ignited her passion for students and education.

“I really believe in the power of education,” she said. “Th is is

about each individual success, but it is really also about what the world needs. Th e world needs them to be educated leaders in the 21st century, and I’m committed to making sure they have a good experience.”

She empha-sizes that the good experience she envisions goes far beyond receiving a good education and includes skills like networking with diverse peo-ple and building organizations, both of which are abilities Chopp says stu-dents will need to use to function in today’s working world.

“My deep commitment is to try to get education to re-think itself in light of who the students are now—not who they were 25 years ago—and also the world they’re going into; what kind of skills and talents and experiences they need,” she said.

Her administrative emphasis on preparing 21st century stu-

dents for the 21st century world is something she says she started to work toward during her time at Colgate and Swarthmore.

“In both of those schools, in very diff er-ent ways, I was very committed to con-tinuing to evolve the academic programs,” she said.

At Colgate, one of the programs where she focused her

attention was a plan to help col-

lege sophomores improve their ca-reer skills. At Swarthmore, on the other hand, she helped establish an institute for the liberal arts, a think tank that she says combined cre-ativity, innovation, entrepreneur-ship and leadership. Her initiatives at both schools, Chopp says, were intended to target today’s students and what they need most.

“Th e current generation of students represents a really

Lanna GiauqueEditor-in-Chief

“Wellness is an investment in your future. What you put in today will aff ect you later on in life,” said Daniel Kim, a second year electrical engineering major from Aurora.

Along with wellness, Kim stated that a love of running and a desire to increase school spirit motivated him to partici-pate in the event.

“I think DU is a bit lacking in school spirit, and I think that more participation in school activities would change that. It’s good to get out and be involved,” said Kim.

Danny Brown, second year unde-clared student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, explained that he and his father trained to-gether for a 9-mile run called La Luz, and that experi-ence pushed him to participate in the Crimson Classic.

“I told him

diff erent generation—millen-nials—than we have ever seen in education,” she said. “You learn diff erently, you care about diff erent things, you’re incred-ibly passionate, you want life to have meaning and you’re moving into a world where knowledge is far more problem-based and interdisciplinary.”

Her interest in helping prepare students for today’s changing world does not stop in the classroom, which is why she says raising endowment funds for fi nancial aid is one of her most important tasks as DU’s new Chancellor.

“Th e name of the game for many students is simply access, and that takes aid,” she said.

She can say this with cer-tainty, as she experienced the situation herself.

“I’m a fi rst generation college student—I would not have gone to college without fi nancial aid,” she said. “And all students benefi t from fi nancial aid, even those who aren’t on it, because they benefi t from a more diverse image.”

As to other issues that will be important for her to tackle? She’s all ears.

Air Dubai performed at Fall Festivus, which was held last week on the Carnegie Green.

that if he was serious about training for it, I would do it too, and I really enjoyed it. Plus the shirt sealed the deal,” said Brown.

Others decided to run for much simpler reasons.

“It just sounded like fun,” said Media, Film and Journal-ism Studies teaching assistant Kyna Moore.

Runners received a com-plimentary t-shirt and timing chip, and registration was open to all DU students, employees and alumni. Kaiser Permanente, TIAA CREF Financial Services and Lockton sponsored the run.

Immediately following the Crimson Classic, the Fall Festivus began on the Carnegie Green. Th e event featured a huge stage with live music, a variety of colorful food trucks, a muralist creating a piece inspired by the university, plenty of booths and various small games like giant Jenga to enter-tain students.

Air Dubai and Inner Oceans, both local indie pop/hip hop bands, played at the festival. Air Dubai played at Warped Tour earlier this year.

“Last year we had no substantial concerts, and I really wanted to bring music and culture to DU,” said Andre Rodriguez, second year Business Management and Emerging Digital Practices student from Denver. He is the co-chair of the music committee for DUPB and was in charge of planning Fall Festivus while interning for the organization over the summer. “I wanted to create an event where students could come together, meet new people and have fun.”

Th e programming board also kept the theme of wellness in mind while planning the event. “We have a Kaiser Perma-nente tent, healthy food truck options, and hope to make this the fi rst zero waste event of the school year,” said Rodriguez.

Th e festival was the fi rst ma-jor event of the year for DUPB, and Rodriguez urged students to be aware of more events to come. “I want people to know that this is just the beginning from us, and students can ex-pect more. Look out for events through fl yers and tabling, and make sure to come out.”

THE GRIND GOES VEGAN AT NATIVE FOODS | Page 6

News:$23 million project set to revamp Korbel School. See page 2.

Opinions: Students should not fear U.S. Bank strips added to IDs.See page 9.

Lifestyles:Our guide for Freshmen simplifi es all things Denver.See page 4.

Entertainment:Drake and Lil Wayne en-gage in an epic rap battle of history.See page 7.

Sports:Volleyball charges forward into the 2014 season.See page 11.

What’s inside

Rebecca Chopp is DU’s 18th Chancellor.COURTESY OF DU.EDU

SIMON CHEN | CLARION

SEE CHANCELLOR, PAGE 6

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The Joseph Korbel School of International Studies will break ground next week on a new building immediately adjacent to Ben M. Cher-rington Hall. These two buildings, in addition to Cherrington’s existing Sié Chéou-Kang Center annex, will comprise the new Anna and John J. Sié International Relations Complex. DU alumna and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is among those scheduled to speak at Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony.

Philanthropists Anna and John Sié’s $17 million donation toward this project served as the lead gift in Kor-bel’s ongoing $40 million campaign aiming to increase scholarships and expand programs, explained David Proper, director of communications for Korbel. The gift was also part of the university’s ASCEND campaign, which ended in June and raised nearly $490 million over eight years, including funding for Anderson Aca-demic Commons.

Th e Siés are recipients of the Joseph Korbel Humanitarian Award for this year and will be honored at Korbel’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on Sept. 22. Th eir previous donation of $5.5 million helped to build the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy in honor of John Sié’s father. Sié is a former member of DU’s Board of Trustees.

“Th ere’s a few undergraduate classes that are held [at Korbel], but many are also held in Sturm Hall,” said Proper.

He says this spread of classes is due to space limitations. Th e new building

is scheduled for completion in winter of 2016 and will provide more space for Korbel’s classes and activities.

“We’ll be able to hold more of our undergradu-ate [classes] here and have it feel more like a com-munity,” Proper explained, “where you don’t have to go to Anderson Academic Com-mons if you want a decent study space.”

C o m m o n areas in the new building will include a large forum on the fi rst fl oor that students can use to gather, study and host events. A

Korbel breaks ground next week

large space for major events will be located on the fi ft h fl oor. Th ere will also be spaces

for simulations such as the Internat ional Humanitarian Crisis Simula-tion, which is hosted each spring by Kor-bel’s graduate Humanitarian A s s i s t a n c e program and Th e Gradu-ate School of Psycholog y’s International Disaster Psy-

chology program. Th e building will also include more advanced AV equipment and technology than what is currently in Cher-

With a new school year under-way, Sodexo Dining Services at DU has expanded upon current opera-tions in order to provide more food options for students.

Options include a new meal plan, the debut of an Einsteins Bros Bagels in the Daniels Col-lege of Business (DCB), and a Subway re-opening in Driscoll Underground.

After a year of remodeling and several months worth of delays, Subway opened for regu-lar business hours on April 21, and Sodexo is hosting its grand open-ing Sept. 18.

According to Resident District Manager Ira Simon, the new Sodexo changes were spawned by feedback from students about how Sodexo could add more dining options on campus.

“Basically, we’re following a food service master plan that we created back in 2012,” said Simon. “We used a number of different methods to determine what changes should be made [this year]. Primarily, we used surveys, focus groups, one-on-one meetings with stakeholders and follow up surveys. We really tried to understand what the campus popula-tion was doing during meal periods.”

Simon further commented on how the addition of Einstein Bros was partially due to the high amount of traffic DCB receives daily.

Sodexo expands dining options“Almost 14 percent of the campus

population was in Daniels daily at noon. Daniels was another oppor-tunity for us to implement another program that would drive business and drive participation,” said Simon. “Once we opened up the Front Porch Café in the Anderson Academic Commons, we learned that if you give people the right concept in the right location, you will drive business.”

Meal plans were another area of focus for Sodexo this year, including the addi-tion of a new 125-Block plan, which includes 125 total meals per quarter, with $225 in meal plan cash on one’s DU ID card, which can be used at select on-campus eat-eries.

“We want students to feel like that they can eat anywhere on campus with their meal plan,” said Simon.

“On the unlimited plan, students were eating roughly 12 meals a week. We created the 125 block over the ten week quarter and then added $225 to it, because we felt that students want to access the retail locations on campus. We also felt that some students wanted the peace of mind about eating meals and not worrying about running out,” she said.

Simon additionally explained that if students are not satisfied with their current meal plans, including the 125-Block plan, they are able to submit changes to their plans every quarter.

Simon also said that Sodexo plans to bring a World of Wings shop into the the new Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science building when it is completed in December of 2015.

Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 11, there were 15 reported incidences to the Department of Campus Safety (DCS) of students being sent to detox and three hospitalizations of students who were declared dangerously intoxi-cated. This is a significant increase from the nine reports of students sent to detox and only one hospitalization reported to DCS within the same time period in 2013.

According to Sgt. Stephen Banet, crime prevention specialist for DCS, the number of alcohol-related inci-dents for this time period is high.

“The last couple of years, we’ve had one student going to detox on Sunday night of move-in,” said Banet. “This year, we had two or three that went to detox or the hospital that particu-lar night.”

According to Banet, the increased number of incidents is particularly alarm-ing since they are happening within a time period when parents are usually still on campus.

“Th ere [have] been a lot of off -campus house parties this past week, where police have been called to houses in the neighborhood,” said Banet. “Th ere were also a lot of complaints from the neighbors about students to the university itself rather than the police.”

DCS does not always get notifi ed of neighborhood complaints, accord-ing to Banet. Instead, DCS more oft en

gets calls about the status of a student in order to confi rm that they are a student.

According to Alan Kent, executive director for the Health and Counsel-ing Center (HCC), there were several instances of preventative education taken both prior to and during the fi rst week of school to try to avoid this situ-ation. Incoming students were required to complete an online education tool called AlcoholEdu, which is a course used by universities nationwide.

If students did not complete the course prior to the start of the school year, holds were placed on their accounts for registration. If they still did not complete it, they were referred to the Offi ce of Student Conduct, according to Kent.

In addition to the online course, students participated in educative discussions led by HYPE student interns. According to Kent, these dis-

cussions were focused on health, wellness and behavior, and they will help students be suc-cessful in their college experience.

During Discov-eries week, students also had student-run small-group discussions featured in an event called Life Outside the Classroom, according to Kent. The discussions covered topics such as

alcohol, drug use, sexual assault and discrimination. Booklets were also sent out to parents about the univer-sity’s alcohol policy and expectations.

“One would think with all the alcohol education that goes out prior to the students coming in, that it would start to have an effect--I would hope so,” said Banet.

rington Hall, according to Proper.Th e $23 million project also includes

updates to current facilities in Cherrington Hall. Renovations are slated to start in 2017, aft er completion of the new building. Once fi nished, it is hoped the technology and equipment throughout the complex will better represent the professional environ-ments students will enter upon graduation.

“One of [Dean Hill]’s major goals is to give students the opportunity to use the technologies that they’ll be using in their careers,” said Proper.

Th e new complex will also contain areas such as the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, grouping faculty mem-bers within the same fi eld together so they can collaborate more easily, accord-ing to Proper.

The Arthur Gilbert Cyber Café has discontinued food services in anticipation of these changes. In addition, Proper advises that the west-facing entrance of Cherrington Hall will not be accessible while con-struction is underway. The western entrance on Gaylord and the south-ern entrance in the Sié Chéou-Kang Center annex will remain open.

The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Sept. 23 at 8:00 a.m. on Cherrington Hall’s west lawn. In addition to Rice, speakers will include Korbel School Dean Christopher Hill and DU Chancellor Rebecca Chopp. Special guests John and Anna Sié, International Bridge Builders Award winner Jeffrey Tarr and John Korbel are also expected to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. Anyone is welcome to attend, but space is lim-ited, so RSVPs are recommended. A link to the RSVP form can be found at du.edu/korbel/about/events.

Increasing amounts of alcohol incidents early on, in spite of prevention efforts

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Artist Carlo Dalio’s rendering of the new International Security Complex.

imaGe courtesy oF DENVER BUSINESS JOURNALPhilanthropists John J. and Anna Sié donated $17 million.

“We want students to feel like that they can eat anywhere on campus with their meal plan.”

“There were a lot of com-plaints from the neighbors about students to the university itself rather than the police .”

Jennifer BohnContributing Writer

Brandon TateContributing Writer

Makayla CisnerosNews Manager

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Freshman year at DU can be over-whelming to say the least. On top of getting used to classes, fi nding your way around campus, meeting new people and all the other inevitable adjustments, learning to navigate the actual city of Denver can seem like all too much.

Don’t fret though, young Pios. Th e Clarion is here to save the day, or perhaps your entire college career, with this guide to Denver. Let’s start simply by going over your possible methods of transpor-tation. You’ll be happy to fi nd that there are more than you think.

Don’t have a car or a bike? No prob-lem. DU has a few great programs that allow you to cruise around with ease. To access to a car, there’s CarShare, an on-campus rental service open to all licensed students. Simply head to the DU Transportation Center, which is located at J-Mac, and they’ll get you set up with a slick ride in no time. Prices vary depend-ing on what cars are available, but on average you’ll be paying about $8 per hour and about $50 to keep a car over-night (6 p.m. to 8 a.m.).

No bike? Stop by DU’s B-Cycle rack outside of the Driscoll bridge, right by the main entrance of Sturm Hall. You can get an access pass right then and there, or ahead of time online, and choose from four diff erent rental options: 24 hours for $8, seven days for $20, thirty days for $30 or a full year for $80. Also, checking a B-Cycle out for a ride under 30 minutes is free, which is great for running quick errands. Th e best part of the B-Cycle pro-gram, though, is that these stations are all over the city. You can ride downtown, drop the bike at any B-Cycle rack, walk around for a while, then pick another one from any other station.

Another option if you’re bikeless is to go through the Center for Sustainabil-ity and rent some wheels for just $20 per quarter. Th is is a better long term option, just keep in mind that it involves more responsibility. To sign up, swing by the sustainability offi ce, which is also conve-niently located in J-Mac. Th ey’ll provide you with a helmet, U-lock and free tune up, all summing up to one great deal.

So, now that you know your new possible modes of transportation in

A Freshman’s guide to the Mile High Cityaddition to your feet, the light rail, and the bus (hopefully you learned about the light rail and bus during orientation), it’s time to fi gure out where to go. Follow this guide by your preferred transporta-tion method and let the adventure take you away. Find maps to each location at DUclarion.com

FOOT/BIKE: For a casual day on foot or bike, there are several great places to see within a couple miles of campus. If you’re looking to do a little shopping or want to grab a bite to eat, wander down to Pearl Sreet, a quaint area full of local low-key businesses.

Pajama Baking Company is a classic spot to grab any type of sandwich. Th ey make wonderful bread and pastries in house and the sandwiches are without a doubt some of the best in town. Prefer a burger? Look no further than Park Burger. Th ey off er a wide variety of unique burg-ers, milkshakes and fries you’ll surely love. Pizza sound better? Kaos Pizzeria is the place to be. Th eir thin crust pies are absolutely delicious and it’s located in an old house full of cozy rooms. Th ese are just a few good options to keep in mind, but you’ll quickly fi nd there are many more and that Pearl Street is the go-to destination for any craving.

If you’d like to simply kick back in a park and escape the concrete jungle, there are two great options just outside of campus. Th e fi rst is Observatory Park, (also known as O-Park), a fairly small spot near J-Mac that’s perfect for a quick break. Th ere’s not much to it, but it’s a quiet, clean and safe place to relax.

Th e other option is Washington Park (also know as Wash-Park), which is closer to Halls and Towers. Th is is a huge space where you can fi nd solitude on any day in any way. Whether you’re with a large group of friends or on a solo mission, this is a great place to escape the stress of school and recollect. Wash-Park also wraps around a large pond, some-thing that’s refreshing to see amongst Denver’s dry climate. But don’t swim in it, we’re still in a city and that wouldn’t be a good idea.

LIGHT RAIL: You hopefully have an RTD pass for the light rail from Fresh-man orientation, but if not, head down to the Pioneer ID Card Offi ce below the bookstore and pick one up before you

ride anywhere. Getting caught without one can lead to some pretty serious fi nes that aren’t worth the risk.

Once you have a pass, the light rail can take you all over Denver. It stretches across the whole city, giving you many options, but the best and most classic option of all is Lower Downtown, also known as LoDo. Ride the E Line all the way to the last stop, Union Station. From here you can wander wherever your heart desires. Some good general places to start are the 16th Street Mall, Larimer St., and Wazee St. Th ese are all great areas to stroll around, and you’ll fi nd plenty of great places to check out on your own. We’ll leave this part of the adventure up to you. You should know, however, that the E, F and H (remember it by Eagles Fly Home) lines all take you back to DU.

BUS: Capitol Hill is one of the best neighborhoods in Denver, but it’s not easily accessed via light rail. Th is means you’ll have to take the bus, which also works using your RTD card. Hop on from the stop at the corner of University and Evans right by Roll & Go, the little sushi spot on University. Hop off around 9th and Josephine by Cheesman Park.

Once you’re in the Capitol Hill area, also known as Cap Hill, there are a ton of great places to check out. For good old fashioned American comfort food, head to Steuben’s on 17th St. It’s a cozy restaurant with a huge menu that will

by Sierra SchlagContributing Writer

Autumn Quarter is in full swing, and so is recruitment for the local sororities and fraternities. Signs hang from the houses around campus with bold letters saying ‘RUSH.’ Sorority girls are loud and proud outside their chapter houses, singing and clapping through chants and encouraging girls on campus to get ready for recruitment.While the fraternity guys are playing frisbee on the green outside their houses to attract male students to rush. When think-ing about and seeing the prevalence of Greek Life on campus, the question lingers: to rush or not to rush?

When incoming freshman think about college, a common idea that comes up is getting involved in Greek Life. Th e friendships they’ll make and the fun they’ll have while on campus are both commonly appearing factors. An important thing to note, too, is the versatility that these fraternities and sororities have; they get to have fun and throw parties, but also donate to organi-zations that all chapters of their specifi c

To rush or not to rush: the saga of Greek Lifesororities and fraternities serve for. Th is makes for a more meaningful expected experience when thinking about joining Greek Life.

On the other hand, DU makes it very accessible for students to get involved and meet new people in other ways. Th e incredible diversity of clubs and service groups on campus ranges from DU Grill-ing Club to Th e University Programming Board to various athletic clubs and of course, Alpine Club. Another factor to keep in mind is that if you don’t like any of the clubs around campus, you can start your own.

Peter Frenette, a recent transfer student from Lake Placid, New York, sup-ports the idea of becoming involved in Greek Life.

“Rushing is going to be a great way to meet people, since it’s dif-ficult to find friends my age, being a transfer student,” said Frenette. This may be applicable for the other 200 transfer students and the 1,600 fresh-men new to campus. Greek Life cre-ates a smaller community that brings deeper connections and leads to more involvement.

No matter which path students take this fall, they will hopefully choose the one that is correct and fi tting. Greek Life is not for everyone, and some of the stu-dents will create their own community without the help of a sorority or frater-nity. If you rush, you’ll fi nd your niche; if you don’t rush, there will be a niche for you as well.

In the end, joining Greek Life is a matter of personal preference. It may be the one thing a student desires to make the best of their college experience. Others may feel no need to join Greek Life. Th e decision is up to you. DU has opportuni-ties to make students feel involved whether they join Greek Life or not. Th e question still stands; to rush or not to rush?

satisfy any hunger. Or if you’d rather just fi nd a nice place to sit and relax, stroll through Cheesman Park. Th is is arguably the most beautiful park in Denver, which says a lot considering how many wonder-ful options are out there. It’s adjacent to the Denver Botanic Gardens, another great place to check out in the Cap Hill area, off ering total solitude amongst the city’s seemingly unavoidable chaos.

CAR: If you have a car, or decide to rent one from DU, your options are essentially limitless. But a couple awe-some places within 30 minutes of campus are Sloan’s Lake and Lookout Mountain.

Sloan’s Lake has a great walking path where you can stroll with big open areas of grass to hang out on, but like Wash Park, its lake is certainly not one for swimming.

Lookout Mountain is a bit further from DU, and off ers sweeping views of Denver and the surrounding area. If you ever feel trapped and need a little moun-tain time, fi nd yourself here.

Th ese are all very general directions, and as noted before, you should head to DUclarion.com for detailed maps to each of these mentioned places. We wish you the very best on your Denver adventures, and the next four years here at DU. Don’t forget to keep picking up Th e Clarion for further advice on how to make the best of your time in this infi nitely fun place you now call home.

courtesy oF denVerarea.orGThe beautiful city of Denver at dusk, alive with life and excitement. The city is certainly larger than one would think, with plenty of oppotunity for adventure.

courtesy oF dailycolleGeliFe.comTwo girls show support for new members in thier sorority by sporting bid-day shirts.

by Connor DavisLifestyles Editor

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Painting a picture of Denver art

Fall is the perfect time of year for cozy cafés, brisk walks about the campus and curling up with a good book or two.

But for the more adventur-ous and creative spirit, fall is the perfect time to go out and see what’s happening with the Denver art scene. Th e city is full of interesting art, and has plenty of new exhibitions to look for-ward to this season.

Th e Denver Museum of Art will be opening “Brilliant: Cart-ier in the 20th Century” on Nov 16. Th e exhibit will look back on the origins and history of the now-prestigious Cartier brand, and will feature several pieces of the dazzling jewelry and acces-sories Cartier is known for.

But if jewelry isn’t quite to one’s taste, the Denver Museum of Art will also be opening a diff erent display, “Matisse and Friends,” which will consist of fourteen specially-selected pieces of art by French painters from the turn of the 20th cen-tury. Full of bright colors, bold brushstrokes and interesting surface texture, this display is not one to miss. It opens to the public on Oct 12.

For those who long to see something outside the realm of typical art exhibits, the Museum of Contemporary Art has plenty of unique artistic off erings, be they in the form of a fi lm, a mas-sive wall or an intriguing display featuring art as a sort of spiritual playground. On Oct 30, the museum will be opening a new exhibit by Mark Mothersbaugh, artist and founding member of the band DEVO (the group that is best known for the quirky and classic song “Whip It”).

Th e exhibit will feature art by Mothersbaugh in all sorts

of mediums, such as drawings, sculptures, photographs and rugs. His style is bright, graphic and full of playful touches that give his art a touch of whimsi-cal charm, even in his pieces with a serious message. It is titled “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia,” and is sure to stand out as one of the more eclectic exhibits this fall.

Just quietly appreciating art in a museum is all well and good, but, if someone is seeking a more social art-viewing expe-rience, the Santa Fe Art District, located between Alameda and 12th Avenue is the place to go.

The first Friday of every month, the District holds a gallery walk, during which many galleries and studios are open late for public viewing. It attracts large crowds of art-lovers, and there are plenty of trendy places to eat and drink in the District as well, making it an excellent place to enjoy one’s Friday night.

But if huge crowds don’t sound particularly appeal-ing, there is the third Friday of every month, when there

Hello and welcome to Th e Trailhead! Th is is a new weekly column in the Clarion that con-veys various outdoorsy advice to DU students. From hiking to biking to skiing and snowboard-ing, it’s going to cover all the information necessary to fully experience Colorado. So, without further adieu, here is the fi rst installment: Best Outdoor Gear Shops in Denver.

Before any adventure starts, big or small, gathering the right gear comes fi rst. Deciding where to buy this gear is a crucial fi nan-cial decision that can take a while to fi gure out. A lot of places, espe-cially near college campuses, jack up the prices to take advantage of students. So, instead of being con-tinuously disappointed shop aft er shop, stick to these three spots for whatever your outdoorsy hearts desire. Find maps to each loca-tion at DUclarion.com

Wilderness Exchange Unlimited(7 miles from DU)

Imagine going through a thrift shop and fi nding every-thing you need for any adven-ture. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well that’s exactly what you’ll fi nd at WEU. Ironi-cally located right by outdoor monopolizer REI, WEU has top-of-the-line products for crazy -low prices.

A good majority of what you’ll fi nd is second hand, but the store also reels in a lot of new items that were either over-stocked at their original location or have very small cosmetic fl aws. Outdoor gear doesn’t have to look pretty, so any of these options should suffi ce. Every-thing is in great shape, however, and the store is certainly picky when it comes to fi lling their shelves. No matter what, you’ll fi nd what you’re looking for at the cheapest place possible while simultaneously supporting a rad local business.

Upcyclery Bike Shop(1 mile from DU)

Campus Cycles on Evans Avenue seems to be the only bike shop DU students know of,

but just the same distance away on Downing and Wesley is the superior Upcyclery Bike Shop. It’s a small and simple space that doesn’t look like much at fi rst sight, but you’ll quickly fi nd it’s the absolute best option for any biking-related needs.

Th eir repair prices are cheaper than Campus Cycles’, the service is consistently fast and sincere from the two guys who run the place and there’s an aff ordable variety of both new and used bikes. Th ey also make their own furniture from old bike parts instead of scrapping like other shops, so make sure to peek around for some decor.

Colorado Ski and Golf(5.5 miles from DU)

Ski and Snowboard gear is unavoidably expensive, and it takes a lot of research to fi nd the right place to purchase it all. Th is makes it pretty much mandatory to go out of the city where shops won’t take advantage of urbanites. Th e mountains are obviously a wise choice, but, for busy college students with not much time or gas money for that, look no fur-ther than Colorado Ski and Golf in Aurora.

Aft er the easy fi ft een minute drive from DU, the fi rst thing you’ll notice is the store is abso-lutely massive; something that simply can’t be found in Denver. Th is size allows for a huge selec-tion of gear, and given, that the store is also part of a large chain (the only chain business on this list), prices are low as they can be. Additionally, there are a lot of people working the fl oor at all times who are willing to help out with all your needs, covering everything from ski and snow-board sizing to boot fi tting and binding mounting.

Th ey even sell Epic Passes, so you can kill two birds with one stone on the trip and get totally set up for the winter. Yes, it is only September, but prices are only going to rise so the time to buy is now.

Th ough it is exciting, investing in gear is always a pain. Among the many college-related expenses, good and bad, it’s expensive stuff that really puts a dent in your wallet. So, stick to these stores, skip the trouble of price-hunting around town and that dent will be forgotten in no time.

are only about 20 galleries open late. This is referred to as “Collector’s Preview,” and it tends to be quieter than First Fridays. However, the odds of getting to talk with an owner or exhibiting artist one-on-one are quite high. It’s the ideal time to ask questions about the art on display, hear about upcom-ing projects and events before anyone else and even do some networking with the artists and their patrons. The Santa Fe Art District has something for everybody, and it’s the place to go to seek out new and exciting art.

Fall signals the start of the school year, and it’s undoubt-edly going to be a busy quarter for students. But if one ever needs to escape the textbooks and essays, the museums and galleries in Denver are an excel-lent place to be. After all, the great Pablo Picasso once said, “The purpose of art is wash-ing the dust of daily life off our souls,” and right here, in the heart of a vibrant and creative city, is the perfect place to do just that.

Outdoorsy advice for every season, every week.

courtesy oF denVer art museumA couple of the works belonging in the “Matisse and Friends” exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. At left is a painting by Henri Matisse, and at right is a painting by André Derain.

How to snap out of summer haze

Th e fi rst few weeks of school are always tough to get through. Kiss-ing the freedom and simplicity (or maybe a jam-packed schedule) of summer good-bye always takes some adjusting, especially now that it’s (appar-ently) time to put all of your summer clothes away.

Here are some ideas on how to go from summer mode to a school mindset while still maintain-ing your sanity.

Join a Fitness Class: Th e Coors Fitness Center provides many opportunities to work out in a fun and community-oriented fashion. Th ey off er classes throughout the day and aft ernoon for all diff erent fi t-ness levels and interests.

Grab some friends and head to a cycling or Zumba class or, if you’re feeling particularly motivated, to a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) core class. Th e endorphins you’ll get from the exercise will make you feel happier and more energetic,

and it’s a healthy opportunity to hang out with some friends.

Head Downtown: DU off ers the unique opportunity to live in one of the biggest and most

booming cities in the country, so what better way to appreciate being back? Go to a museum, the 16th Street Mall, an art gallery, a park, a restaurant or anywhere that’s not in or around campus. It’s nice to take a study break and appre-ciate what a beau-tiful and cultural place we live in.

Give Your-self Study Incen-

tives: Motivate yourself to study by creating goals and rewarding yourself for them. If you have a long reading assign-ment, put gummy bears on the page and eat them once you get to that spot. If you study for an hour in the library, allow your-self to take a short walk. Get a smoothie after you finish a tough assignment. If you have small things to look forward to, you’ll be more inclined to get down to business.

Change Up Your Study Routine: Study at a diff erent

time or place than usual. Make it an adventure and chal-lenge yourself to go to a new place everyday. Have you ever studied in Mary Reed? Or the window-wrapped cubby on the top fl oor of the library? Try to fi nd the best secret study spot on campus.

Treat Yo’ Self: Get new school supplies. Everyone knows the best part of starting the school year is getting new stuff. Go out and get a fancy new planner, nice notebooks with big pages and a bunch of cool pens and pencils. Because all of the supplies are shiny and new, you’ll be more inclined to use them.

Motivation is Key: Buy some cool motivational post-ers. Not the cheesy kind high school counselors hang up on their walls, but the cute kind you see on Pinterest and always want. Put them up in your room and try to read them every day to keep your-self inspired in both school and life.

It’s certainly difficult to get back into the mindset of class schedules, homework and never getting enough sleep, but a few tweaks to the normal routine can make all the difference. Stay motivated, Pios. We can all slack off in nine weeks.

connor daVis |clarionNo matter what type of gear you’re looking for in Denver, it’s out there waiting for a great price. Whether it’s for skiing, snowboarding, backpacking, fi shing, biking, swimming or skateboarding, this city has it all.

“Study at a diff erent time or place than usual. Make it an adventure and challenge yourself to go to a new place everyday.”

by Kellsie BrannenAssistant Lifestyles Editor

by Connor DavisLifestyles Editor

by Emily CostarContributing Writer

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Sept. 17, 2014

The Grind: Native Foods

A bacon cheeseburger is sure to repel vegans and vegetarians, right? Not so at Native Foods, a stone’s throw from the DU campus, at 2023 South Colorado Blvd., on the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Evans Avenue, it is accessible by light rail, walk-ing, biking and by car. As diners meander through the menu and its off erings, like chili, “fi sh” tacos, a reuben and “ham”burgers, they will soon discover the draw of Native Foods, with one location in Boulder and two in Denver: It delivers a 100 percent plant-based, vegan menu.

Th e menu might throw a monkey wrench into meateat-ers’ meal choices, but never fear: Native Food’s fare appeals to a wide variety of tastes. Since these vegans avoid meat, their mastery over meat substitutes is impres-sive. While some establishments botch proteins like tofu by over- or under-cooking it, Native Foods delivers. Try the Okla-homa bacon cheeseburger for a hearty sampling that will impress any palate. Th is burger comes on a whole wheat bun loaded with fresh carrots and cornmeal-crusted pickles, lending a light and fresh note to this relatively heavy dish.

Another dish to nosh on is the Kung Pao Earth Bowl, which features tofu over a liberal bed of rice, greens, sweet potatoes, carrots and refreshingly diff erent daikon, a relative of the radish. Th is bowl could easily serve two, so save it for left overs.

As a side, try the sweet potato fries; the generous serv-ing comes lightly dressed in zesty spices. Native Foods also features a daily soup—ours was a vegan split pea soup with croutons.

Th e only odd thing about the menu is the vegan cheese; it just doesn’t compare in taste or texture to nature’s perfect food—cheese. Even for a vegetarian, the cheese substitute, which Native Foods makes by combining sun-fl ower seeds and cashews, just doesn’t compare.

Wash a meal down with a selection of beer, vegan wine (yes, apparently this is distinct from normal wine) and refreshing lav-ender lemonade.

Th e space avails itself to natural lighting through large windows on three sides of the building. Additional lighting is provided by wicker light fi xtures. Signs on tables inform patrons about animal intelligence and make a case for veganism and fair treatment of animals.

Despite Native Foods being a national chain with establish-ments in several states, the walls are adorned with cutesy paintings and drawings that make the res-taurant uniquely Denver. From a happy lemon driving an RTD train to a watermelon and his date boating in Wash Park, the paint-ings evoke a whimsical, earthy, almost Seussian worldview that draws in locals.

Th e restaurant has a more low-key, fast-food vibe than its more upscale cousins Water-course Foods and City O’ City, both favorites of this Grinder.

While City O’ City and Watercourse are ideal locations for a date or more formal meal, Native Foods off ers similar fare, served faster and for less money. Instead of tattooed waiters look-ing down their studded noses at patrons, Native Foods operates more like Noodles & Co., where customers place their order at a counter then sit down and are served.

Like any other locale where vegans are likely to congregate, Native Foods does not disap-point when it comes to people-watching. Folks who dine here are as diverse as the creative meat substitutes they come to enjoy; from hipsters in fl annel and boat shorts to bonafi de hippies who have the memory loss and tie-dye to prove they were at Woodstock, the customers here come to enjoy the calm, clean vibe and the meat-free vittles.

Visit Native Foods for a sampling of what the other side eats. Carnivores may be skepti-cal, and rightly so, but this res-taurant has carved out a niche and excels in it.

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aleX Johnson|clarionNative Foods off ers a wide variety of healthy and fresh cuisine for all tastes.

Chancellor Chopp turns the page to a new story

Eat peaceful at Native Foods.

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In a listening tour starting with a general meeting on Sept. 23 from 4-5 p.m., Chopp plans to meet with as many members of the DU community—from alumni to business leaders—to learn about what should be in the university’s future and help shape DU’s strategic plan moving forward.

“I think the first thing a leader has to do is listen,” she said. “I can read annual reports and things like that but you don’t really know until you get here and talk with people. So that’s the first thing I will do.”

Chopp also says she’s excited to simply interact with the DU community while she learns from its members, and is

especially excited about work-ing with students.

“I think it’s all about the students, and I really do enjoy working with students,” she said. “I’m very sensitive to sup-port for student programming.”

In this way, Chopp says she expects her administra-tion to be similar to former Chancellor Coombe’s.

“I think it’s going to be very similar, in that we’re here for the students,” she said. “We’re also here to create knowledge, and increasingly the students and faculty create knowledge together, which is very important.”

Where will their adminis-trations differ? In their office space, to start. The Chancel-lor’s office that was once two smaller rooms in Mary Reed

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is now one large one. Saying it helped make her feel whole, Chopp had the wall separat-ing the room knocked down as quickly as possible after she arrived on campus.

Another difference is Chopp’s approach to taking advantage of some of the opportunities available to students.

“The first thing I did when I got to campus was get my fit-ness instructor,” she said.

Will there be other dif-ferences? That remains to be seen, but Chopp says she’s looking forward to finding out for herself.

“I’m just excited about getting started,” she said. “I’m looking forward to working with everybody to see what’s the next stage in life at DU.”

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by Alex JohnsonEditor Emeritus

7www.duclarion.comSept. 17, 2014

Drake vs. Lil Wayne a new high

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Formidable rappers Drake and Lil Wayne lit up the stage at Red Rocks amphitheatre this past Friday in a winner-take-all type duel.

A concert at Red Rocks is already a momentous occasion, and one that features a rap battle between Drake and Lil Wayne based on fan participation? Even more so. On Sept. 10 opening act and formidable rapper G-Eazy set the stage for the much-anticipated Drake vs. Wayne showdown.

Around 9 p.m., the stage lights low-ered and an ominous smoke cloud mixed with the haze of the newly legal marijuana that already fi lled the air. Th e fi rst image to appear on-screen was a child approaching a retro-looking arcade. Inside the arcade, a machine stood alone. Th e graphics then took the audience inside the “game,” where the two characters of Drake and Lil Wayne were shown battling various foes around

the world. As the graphics winded down, audience members were encouraged to download an app and vote for the rapper they wanted to see fi rst. Lil Wayne won the vote, and as the lights lowered, the crowd went wild. Wayne walked out with all of the swagger of someone with multiple plati-num hits, and ignited the crowd by rapping hard and fast to “Blunt Blowing.”

The New Orleans native swung his dreadlocks and chains around the stage in a whirlwind of motion. Afterwards, Wayne addressed the stadium and his “foe” by saying, “I’ve been doing this since Drake was in a wheelchair.”

Next up was Drake who mentioned Wayne as his mentor and role-model. Th en he proceeded to roast him on stage, proving why Lil Wayne picked him to be a part of Young Money with “Draft Day.” As the show progressed, it became clear

that the concert set list was arranged as a duel. Th rough multiple rounds, the rappers joked back and forth - Wayne about Drake’s acting days on Degrassi, and Drake about Wayne’s age.

Perhaps one of the most poignant moments of the show was when Wayne took a pause before starting “Make it Rain,” in which he announced, “everyone knows there’s a diff erence between hits and classics.” Drake’s comeback to this argu-ment was “yeah, but these people came to hear the new s***.” Th rough the dueling, Wayne wowed the crowd with “Go DJ,” “Pop Bottles” and “Leather So Soft .” Drake fi red back with “Pop Th at.” Immediately aft erwards, in true Drake fashion, he took to the stage and sang a haunting version of “Marvin’s Room,” proceeded to swing on a rigged pole out in front of the audi-ence, then displayed the soft er side of rap

by crooning “Find Your Love” and “Hold on We’re Going Home.” Wayne brought his own good intentions to the stage, getting the ladies in the amphitheatre hyped by going straight from “How to Love,” “Miss Offi cer” and “Every Girl” to throw down some serious dance moves in “Lollipop.”

As the rounds advanced, neither rapper seemed to tire. Th ey joked with each other and the crowd, all while smoking endless blunts on stage. Th e raps began to pick up speed, and eventually culminated in a rap hook, rap feature and fastest rap competition.Th e audi-ence sensibly voted the battle a tie, as both Wayne and Drake put their best foot forward.At the end of the night, they walked into the crowd together, and fi nished with a hyped-up, buzzing version of “HYFR.” When the concert came to a close, the walls of Red Rocks echoed with the immense talent of two rappers who elevated the stadium to a new mile-high.

by Maddy MeredithEntertainment Editor

Th is summer, moviegoers were treated to a vast array of blockbusters. Among the summer’s heroes were super-geniuses, metaphor-wielding teens and a dancing baby tree. As the summer falls away, the time has come to refl ect on the its biggest hits—and misses. “The Fault in Our Stars”

Released June 6Cast: Shailene Woodley of “Divergent,” Ansel Elgort of “Divergent,” Laura Dern of “The Master,” Sam Trammell of “True Blood,” Willem Dafoe of “The Grand Buda-pest Hotel”Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old cancer patient Hazel Grace Lancaster (Woodley) meets the charming Augustus Waters (Elgort) at a support group and her life is irrevo-cably transformed.Verdict: Th is faithful adaptation of John Green’s 2012 best-selling novel was unsurprisingly the summer’s biggest tear-jerker. But “Th e Fault in Our Stars” suc-ceeds not only in making viewers cry, but also in addressing bigger, eye-opening concepts of life and how to live it. Wood-ley and Elgort deliver heart wrenching

and hilarious performances, turning what could have been a very sappy fi lm into something genuine and resonant. Grade: A“22 Jump Street”

Released June 13Cast: Jonah Hill of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Channing Tatum of “White House Down,” Ice Cube of “Ride Along”Synopsis: In this sequel to “21 Jump Street,” Hill and Tatum return as the bumbling cop duo to take down a drug ring on a college campus.Verdict: Th e sequel strikes back. A know-ingly-superfl uous follow-up to their fi rst fi lm based on the classic 1980’s drama, “22 Jump Street” doesn’t take itself too seri-ously. With an unrelenting wit, the fi lm makes fun of itself, its predecessor, and sequels in general, aided by the undeniable chemistry between the two leads.Grade: B+“Lucy”

Released July 25Cast: Scarlett Johansson of “Captain Amer-ica: The Winter Soldier,” Morgan Freeman of “Transcendence,” Amr Waked of “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,” Choi Min-sik of “New World”Synopsis: When Lucy (Johansson) gains superpowers aft er inadvertently becoming a drug mule for a Korean mob boss (Min-sik), she goes on what Tarantino might call

a “roaring rampage of revenge.”Verdict: “Lucy” had all the makings of a summer blockbuster classic: elements of science fi ction, hints of mystery and an ass-kicking heroine at the helm. However, “Lucy” succeeds only in its aesthetics, not in its substance. Th e striking use of visual eff ects and cinematography pillar an overly-complicated story fi lled with head-scratching twists and indiscernible themes. Even Johansson, who plays zombie-like Lucy, can’t help save the fi lm from being the summer’s biggest disappointment.Grade: C-“Guardians of the Galaxy”

Released August 1Cast: Chris Pratt of “Parks and Recreation,” Zoe Saldana of “Star Trek Into Darkness,” Dave Bautista of “Riddick”, Vin Diesel of “Fast & Furious 6,” Bradley Cooper of “American Hustle”Synopsis: A group of unlikely space heroes—including a tree (Diesel), a raccoon (Cooper) and a vengeful WWE champion (Bautista)—come together to save the galaxy from a catastrophic threat.Verdict: With this fi lm, Marvel once again delivers a solid and entertaining install-ment in its ever-growing, ever-successful franchise. “Guardians of the Galaxy” had the daunting task of incorporating perhaps the most complicated mythology of any Marvel fi lm to date into the already estab-

lished canon—and the fi lm did it with ease and wit. Th ough the titular guardians are alien in appearance, led by the lone human Peter Quill (Pratt), they are easily the most relatable of Marvel’s heroes, thanks to their humor, heart and unapologetic person-alities. Th e fi lm doesn’t miss a beat. It’s self-aware without being self-serving, it’s epic without being over-the-top. Th is is Marvel at its best.Grade: A“The Giver”

Released August 15Cast: Jeff Bridges of “R.I.P.D.,” Meryl Streep of “August: Osage County,” Brenton Thwaites of “Malefi cent”, Alexander Skarsgård of “True Blood,” Katie Holmes of “Jack and Jill”Synopsis: Based on the children’s classic by Lois Lowry, this utopian/dystopian story follows Jonas (Th waites) as he discovers the truth behind the seemingly perfect world he inhabits.Verdict: Die-hard fans of Lowry’s 1993 novel might be disappointed with this sum-mer’s adaptation of “Th e Giver.” However, in a very rare case of a fi lm being better than its novel, “Th e Giver” deepens in meaning and emotion with every deviation from the source material. Th e story, a rather simple one, uncovers a beautiful, oft -forgotten message about humanity and what makes us who we are.Grade: A-

Soun bites: Summer movie recap by Adam LujanStaff Writer

8 www.duclarion.com

Sept. 17, 2014

‘Cuckoo’s Calling’ enchants readers

Typically, when we read a mys-tery book, it’s a fast paced adven-ture chock-full of fi ery characters, unnerving crimes, constant action and the thrilling “AHA!” moment when you know beyond a doubt

who the dangerous criminal is because everything makes sense. However, “Th e Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith met only one of those criterions: the unnerving crimes.

Th e story’s central character is a roughly edged man named Cormoran Strike who is attempt-ing to make a living as a Private Investigator aft er losing his leg to a landmine in Afghanistan. Unfor-tunately, he is struggling to pull in clients, is in debt, has just broken up with a long time girlfriend

and is living out of his offi ce. It sounds like there is nowhere for him to go but up. We also meet Robin Ellacott, a young woman who becomes a temporary secre-

tary for Strike’s failing offi ce. She is intrigued by Strike’s obviously diffi cult personal life as well as the mystery behind the case that soon falls into Strike’s sphere.

Th e case comes from wealthy lawyer John Bristow is in apparent agony over the recent death of his sister, model Lula Landry, who fell to her death in a supposed suicide (we can see where this is going.) Bristow is convinced that Lula’s death wasn’t an accident. Despite his misgivings at what logically seems a suicide, Strike agrees to investigate the case when Bristow waves a heft y sum of money as desperate payment.

At this point, we could put the book down and decide to leave it on the shelf for a while. Luckily, the lure of a coff ee and a peacefully sunny day encour-age our will to keep reading, because what good is a book if it is left unfi nished?

As the story progresses, we become more and more drawn in by the characters. Strike, Robin and Bristow continually reveal layers of themselves. Additional characters are introduced, and the levels of diversity are capti-vating, as each person is proudly unique and creatively rounded. No two characters are anything alike, and because each holds an element of individual intrigue, it is simple to separate them and identify their role.

Galbraith’s writing is laden with adjectives and a constant sense of calm. He has a clever tendency of noting a detail in an offh and manner to make it seem unimportant. Th is could be the fi rst clue that we aren’t yet paying enough attention and that we might be waiting for large clues to be clearly noted by Strike before puzzling out the unsolved mys-tery. But, by the time we fi gure out that the explicit warning signs aren’t going to be given, we are almost done with the book and largely behind on combining the puzzle pieces.

We are left to be completely shocked by the “AHA!” reveal. Th e level of attention that went into craft ing the brutally intri-cate timeline and well placed detail deserves quality compli-ments. Th is book does not race, but instead builds. It feels like hiking; it starts out easy, with a small incline, but steadily grows more diffi cult until all of sudden it’s like stepping over a giant boulder to reach the top and gaze upon the ground below. So when you read this puzzle, do yourself a favor and pay attention to those details, and maybe you won’t be as surprised as the rest of us.

Finally, to those who may still need convincing, you should know that Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for the actual author: JK Rowling.

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J.K Rowling, beloved author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels, revealed recently that the novel titled “The Cuckoo’s Calling” was written under a pseudonym of Robert Galbraith.

Usually, the phrase “back to school” means a return to late-night cram sessions, endless procrastination on social media, over-caffeinated conversations and hitting your head against the wall after finding a copy of your quarter’s tuition bill. However, the radio station Channel 93.3 and the arrival of brand-new festivals and national bands is bound to make for a great fall.

A whole slew of new music, ranging from well-known and barely known, is hitting the Denver scene soon.

Leading the way is the 2014-2015 Riot Fest. With headliners such as the Violent Femmes, Social Distortion, The National and City and Colour, the festival promises to be an eclectic mix of the classics and modern. Riot Fest takes place in three cities, with the first two stops in Toronto, then Chicago and finally to Denver. If you’re looking for just a one-day pass, the Saturday line up includes Bring Me The Horizon, A Day to Remember, and The Cure.

This year, the venue was changed to its current loca-tion, which happens to be home of Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos: Sports Authority Stadium. 2014 marks the 10 year anni-versary of Riot Fest, and it’s been hailed as one of the best lineups thus far.

K.Flay, a Bay area based indie hip-hop artist, will be per-forming at Hi-Dive September 24. On tour with a new record, Life As A Dog, this concert is not one to be missed. Singles

like “Can’t Sleep” and “Wishing it was You” combine mellow synth-beats with fast-paced lyrics, creating an entirely unique and dynamic sound. Fans of Chilean rapper Anna Tijioux and Kimbra will fall for the combination of K.Flay’s unique voice and intricate hip-hop melodies.

For fans of jazz and soul-ful vocalists, Fly Moon Royalty comes to Denver Sept. 26.Th is musical duo is the unique brain-child of Adra Boo, the vocalist, and DJ/Producer/Emcee Action J, who act in harmony together to

cultivate an entirely new sound. Th e band is based out of Seattle, Washington, and plans to bring a new sound to Colorado. Th eir recently released EP, Unfi nished Business, and dynamic singles such as “DNA” make this band a must-see.

That same Sept. 26 week-end, BIG GIGANTIC’s “Row-dytown III” makes a return to Red Rocks amphitheatre for the fourth year running. The lineup for Friday the 26 includes Savoy, DVBBS, The Floozies and Trippy Turtle. For Saturday the 27, The New Deal,

Caked Up, and HeRobust take the stage in a show that can’t be missed for fans of Colorado’s EDM scene. Expect lasers, smoke and blisters on your feet the day after from dancing.

Channel 93.3, the radio station with it’s pulse in all of Denver’s indie/alternative bands, is presenting more than a few big names for the fall/winter concert season as well. Kings of Leon, Lorde, alt-J, the Airborne Toxic Event and the 1975 are already established, and in small theatres such as the Fillmore, are bound to make for

some epic and local concerts. Th eir concert blog, www.area93.com, caters to collegiate music nerds everywhere with concert information, tickets, venues and more. Regardless of your music taste, chances are, Channel 93.3 has something for you.

So the next time you’re cramming at the library, using the pages of your Bio-chem textbook to dry your tears in Chem lab or drown-ing your sorrows in Illegal Pete’s queso, bring along your headphones and go out on a high note.

Fall concert preview for stressed studentsby Maddy MeredithEntertainment Editor

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Riot Fest brings a diverse crowd to Denver. Look for it at Sports Authority Stadium from this September 19-21. Main acts like Weezer and The National promise a great show.

Book Bin “We are left to be completely shocked by the “AHA! Re-veal... this book does not race, but instead builds.”

Check out this column for weekly book reviews for students by students.

by Abbie RandallContributing Writer

9www.duclarion.comSept. 17, 2014

Pioneer Voices:

“I don’t know anything about her.”

hao liuSeniorChina

“I don’t know anything about her, but it’s

awesome that we have a woman chancellor.”

bella peccoloSenior

Colorado

“She brings life, excitement and joy that you wouldn’t typically

get at a private school.”

heridan sillaFreshmanColorado

“The first time I saw her was at the Crimson Classic. She seemed so

sweet, and a cute lady who looks like your mom.”

kayla henleySophomore

Colorado

what do you think about chancellor chopp?

Students have a right to be con-cerned about the recent addition of a U.S. Bank debit strip to our ID cards. It isn’t explicitely clear to many students how U.S. Bank or campus administration is using the information. Replacement card fees have risen. Long lines outside the ID card office have become commonplace. Ultimately, students may wonder: is this deal risky for us? What is the university getting out of this? The transition period is uncomfortable. This is inevitable for any campus-wide implementation, espe-cially for something that requires action on each student. It is clear, though, that the new contractual relationship between U.S. Bank and DU and the consequential U.S. Bank-activated debit strip on each ID card have been implemented primarily for students’ interests.

“It’s a completely voluntary relation-ship. […] We don’t want to create any

burdens for the student,” said Janet Bur-khardt, Director of Student Financial Services. She assured that the cards are issued without any attachment to U.S. Bank. If the student chooses, she may link a U.S. Bank debit account to the card. Otherwise, “They have an extra number on their card that’s never effec-tive,” as Burkhardt stated.

Clearly, transparency was an impor-tant factor when creating this contract. In compliance with university policy, the con-tract is not available online, but it is avail-able in the ID card office for any student to review. In accordance to administrative attempts to keep students’ interests in mind, there are no royalty payments asso-ciated to the contract. So: the university isn’t “getting” anything out of this contract financially. It is very apparent that DU cre-ated this agreement in hopes of creating an optional convenience for students, rather than garner revenue for the university.

There have been past concerns related to bank deals on college campuses. The New York Times published an article

expressing concerns about high fees, mar-keting scams and lack of transparency. None of these will be concerns at DU. The debit accounts available through the ID card are the same accounts available to any student. There are no additional fees related to the card or account, as illustrated in the contract. Any student wishing to link a U.S. Bank account to his ID card should nonetheless evaluate all banking options. To aid student decisions, DU and U.S. Bank will coordinate in an effort to offer Financial Wellness Seminars. In addi-tion, as also illustrated in the contract, DU must approve any and all marketing related to the ID card. This prevents any scam or false information on the part of U.S. Bank.

The U.S. Department of Education is also currently working on regulations for universities that incorporate this type of banking on-campus. Campuses across the nation will have to improve their card policy in the next couple years to become compliant.

“As soon as those rules are pub-lished, we will comply,” said Burkhardt.

As DU prepares to comply with the expected regulations, this ensures that students will receive the fairest deal pos-sible from the start.

It is very clear that the new agreement on campus has students’ best interests in mind. The contract is transparent, and the only burdens that would affect students are the replacement fee and new card implementation. Let’s face it, though: isn’t it about time we got a new card design? Maybe the higher replacement fee will force us to be a little bit more responsible with our cards, too.

Any student considering taking advantage of the new debit strip should consider all options carefully, as with any banking decision, but there need not be any concerns about the strip itself. DU has made the appropriate decision in considering the conve-nience of two transactions in one card. It’s possible some students will have a lighter wallet in the end, but hopefully more from the lack of an extra card than a loss of cash.

What do wife beaters, drug users and accidental murderers have in common? They have all been famous football play-ers. Football has faced several infrac-tions in the form of players over the past few years, both in college and the National Football League (NFL). Ray Rice, former Baltimore Ravens running back, commited the latest scandal, and was consequently fired by the Ravens and suspended indefinately by the NFL. A video of Rice recently surface of him beating his fiancé.

While it is agreed that Rice deserves his suspension punishment, there is some contention as to whether or not he should be allowed to play in the NFL again.

Rice should definitely be allowed to come back into the NFL after he has served his time for the beating of his then-fiancé, who has since become his wife and has publicly stated that she does not hold any grudges against him. The apology, blame, and lack of anger for his actions against her is another issue in itself, though. However, in terms of the allegations and subsequent punishment, Rice has been a model citizen prior to this incident, especially

compared to other players over the years who have been allowed to come back to the NFL.

Michael Vick, the then-quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was placed in the federal penitentiary for 18 months in 2007-2008 after being convicted of running an illegal dog-fighting operation where the losers were drowned, electro-cuted or shot.

Donte Stallworth, ex-wide receiver, was convicted in 2009 for drunk driv-ing and the DUI manslaughter of Mario Reyes in Florida, also served a short stint of 30 days in prison.

Leonard Little, a former defensive end for the St. Louis Rams, spent 90 days in jail for the drunk driving and subsequent killing of a mother whose car he plowed into after running a red light in 1998.

Warren Moon, a former Minnesota Vikings quarterback, beat and choked his wife in their home almost to the point of unconsciousness, and, some-how, still managed to make it into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Many of these infractions included the death of both humans and animals, yet all three of these players were allowed to return to the NFL. If these three players, who were a part of events that

NFL hit: No need for instant replayresulted in either death or serious injury, as well as other players who have engaged in domestic violence, were allowed to return to the world of football, why, is Rice suddenly the example for all egre-gious acts made in the NFL?

There is no disagreement that his suspension is a fair punishment. Rice should not get off easily for beating his fiancé, whether she forgives him or not, because domestic violence is always a serious infraction that should be handled immediately to ensure it never happens again.

As Stephen A. Smith, a sports ana-lyst, stated on an episode of First Take while discussing the Ray Rice incident, “there are a lot of women out there who have a right to feel what they feel when they say he should never be allowed to play in the NFL again…because women who are victims of domestic violence have a heightened level of sensitivity.”

However, while he deserves his punishment, it would be a grievous double standard to forever ban Rice from the NFL when the same has not been done for players. Previous offend-ers have been responsible for the deaths of others, or, in the case of recently-traded wide receiver Wes Welker, have been repeatedly charged with illegal

drug use, despite the NFL policy out-lawing such activities.

Also, Rice’s possible banishment from the League comes off as excessive when considering the new information recently revealed stating that the Ravens had a copy of the tape proving Rice’s transgressions months ago, long before it came to light. This is a direct contradiction to Commis-sioner Roger Goodell’s claims.

Additionally, Goodell announced a new league policy for domestic violence reports a month ago, which included a six-month penalty without pay for the first offense, and a lifetime ban for a second offense. Banning Rice from the NFL for his first offense, despite the seri-ousness of the infraction, goes against Goodell’s new policy.

With all of the information that continues to come out about the Ray Rice incident, including the League’s involvement, the possible banishment of Rice now seems like a cover-up for the mistakes the League made months ago in not dealing with the clip of the tape they received prior to the public becoming aware. If Rice is banned, it will not be simply for his indiscretions, but also to assist the NFL in saving face for their own mistakes in dealing with this issue.

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courtesy oF www.politico.comEdward Snowden, who fl ed to Russia after revealing top secret information from the National Security Agency, was interviewed by The Guardian.

While Edward Snowden was on the National Security Agency’s (NSA) payroll, access to a majority of the documents the agency held was granted to him, and, with this, came a lot of information that proved to be unconstitutional in many cases.

“They think he copied so much stuff — that almost everything that place does, he has,” said one former govern-ment official, as reported by The Washington Post on June 21, 2013.

What is certain though, is that he fled to Hong Kong to escape arrest and detainment in the United States, and has been living in Moscow for the past year.

This six-part series analyzes four sides to this current debate: the perspective of the American government, the perspective of the average American citizen, the perspective of the affected countries, and the perspective of Snowden himself. These four sides will paint a picture for the DU student, who is now living in a world that is substantially different, one in which the exceptionalism enjoyed by the United States for so long has started to dwindle.

Snowden’s preemptive escape is understandable, as still not one government official (GO) issued a public statement in which advocated for mercy on his behalf.

“I think he ought to be prosecuted under the law,” Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida,

told reporters. “Extradited and prosecuted. We cannot have national security if our secrets can’t be kept on our methods of gathering information.”

Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia, agreed and said, “If it’s not [treason], it’s pretty damn close.”

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, stands at the head of this troupe, claiming that, “I don’t look at this as being a whistleblower. I think it’s an act of treason. He violated the oath, he violated the law. It’s treason.”

Even though several GOs like Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, have said that his guilt should “be based entirely upon the damage to national security”, the issue of the gov-ernments official response remains. This is an extremely sensitive issue to the American public, considered by many to be a violation of the basic rights guaranteed by the constitution (example: PRISM, a clandestine mass electronic surveillance data mining program that has been in operation since 2007).

Snowden, in regard to why he left, made the point that “The US government ... immediately and predictably destroyed any possibility of a fair trial at home, openly declaring me guilty of treason and that the disclosure of secret, criminal, and even unconstitutional acts is an unforgivable crime.”

The legal definition of trea-son, as defined by the United States Constitution, Article 3, is as follows: “treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies,

giving them aid and comfort.” At the time when his arrest warrant was issued, the backing behind it was for “espionage” and “theft,” of which only the latter held actual standing. He stole the data for which he is wanted, but at the time did not have any relations with any government except the United States.

Unfortunately, Snowden is not and has never been a spy. Snowden released information about PRISM (specifically the powerpoint document explain-ing it) to the American press, an action which is protected by the first amendment. Ironically this is what the U.S. govern-ment is trying to get justice for, consequently ignoring the sev-enth, which guarantees a right and fair trial - in the case of Snowden, he is not guaranteed a fair trial.

According to the defi nition of “traitor,” Snowden is not a trai-tor. In order to be hired by the NSA, he had to take two oaths: 1) to protect the Constitution and 2) to never reveal what was going on in the NSA. Th e fi rst is a prerequisite to the second. Th us, revealing that the NSA was not upholding the Constitution, he was doing what was legally required of him to do.

Considering the fact that “The National Security Agency ended a program used to spy on … a number of other world leaders after an internal Obama administration review … revealed to the White House the existence of the operation,” U.S. officials said to the Wall Street Journal in October 2013, the first time they acknowl-edged the leak.

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Th is column will serve to inform the DU community on politics in Colorado. From my perspective as a political science major who observes and occasion-ally participates in politics, I seek to cut through the spin and get to the heart of campaigns, issues and candidates that aff ect students.

If you’ve turned on a television in the past month, you’ve no doubt seen the deluge of political adver-tisements shaming some candidates while lift ing up others; it’s not just television, though, as candidates and campaigns are increasingly targeting voters online and on social media. Th e Denver market is especially saturated with these ads.

A great deal happened with these elections over the summer, including debates, a visit from President Obama and the inevi-table release of some cringeworthy videos of the candidates. Here are two key races this fall that all stu-dents should be observing.

U.S. Representative for Colorado District 6

While control of the U.S. House of Representatives isn’t likely to switch to Democrats this election, one race capturing national attention and national money is an eff ective microcosm of national politics this year: Colo-rado district 6, which encompasses the south and east Denver suburbs, including Aurora. Th is district is far more competitive and diverse than the incumbent Mike Coff man has faced in previous elections, and he barely clung to victory in 2012.

Coff man is being challenged by former Speaker of the Colorado House Andrew Romanoff , who has lambasted the Representative for being too extreme and part of an ineff ective Congress. Th e latter accusation does hold some water; Real Clear Politics, an organization that summates polls and is a great resource for state and national races, puts congressional approval at a measly 13.9 percent. Th e two men have also battled for support from women and minorities, two key voting blocs.

Coff man has backed down from some of his most conservative stances in order to moderate and suit his district. Th is is an interest-ing race to watch not because it will redefi ne the majority the House, but because, if Coff man can win in this area, Republicans should take a hard look at his strategy and fi gure out how to win the votes they are currently losing.

Colorado Governor’s race

Neither pundit nor politico expected this race to be as close as it is. Th e contest is between incum-bent Governor John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, and Bob Beauprez, a former Republican U.S. Represen-tative from Lafayette, in Colorado’s 7th district.

During his term in offi ce, Hickenlooper has mastered a moderate, quirky image that led to comparatively little fl ak up until last year, when he signed several gun control bills into law follow-ing the Aurora theater shooting and the Sandy Hook shooting. Th ese bills generated a fi restorm of controversy for state Democrats, leading to two successful recalls in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Aft er this and the controversy regarding Nathan Dunlap, a con-victed murder sentenced to death for the murder of four people, Hickenlooper has made himself vulnerable with the voters, result-ing in a close race. Hickenlooper granted an indefi nite reprieve for Dunlap last year; critics accuse him of failing to make a decision.

Hickenlooper was also caught on video this summer making inexplicable comments to a group of Colorado sheriff s, wherein he told them he would not have signed the gun bills into law if he knew they would cause such a controversy. He also admitted he lacked all the facts when signing certain bills and denied listening to out-of-state interests like former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, although phone records revealed he did, in fact, take calls from Bloomberg. Th e video was a debacle.

Beauprez was revealed to have spoken on the record a few years ago making comments reminiscent of Mitt Romney’s disastrous “47 percent” remarks. Colorado Democrats seized on this gaff e to make Beauprez appear out of touch with work-ing families. Beauprez, who ran for governor in 2006 and lost, needs to prove himself in another statewide contest. If he loses to Hickenlooper, he will be accused of having made the same mistakes his campaign was plagued with eight years ago.

Th e race is a dead-heat; recent polling summed up by Real Clear Politics gives Hickenlooper a 1.3 percent lead, while a poll con-ducted last week also puts him up one point. A poll the week before, however, has Beauprez up by one. Th is is anyone’s game, though the incumbent has maintained a solid fundraising lead.

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With nine season games complete, the DU women’s vol-leyball team is well into their 2014 season.

Th e fi rst game and win for the Pioneers took place on Aug. 29 against Jackson State. Th e following morning, DU defeated the University of Incarnate Word 3-1.

In a nail-biting game on Aug. 30, Denver was able to pull out an exciting win in the fi ft h set over Texas Arlington, allowing the Pioneers to fi nish with a 3-0 record in the College Park Maverick Classic.

Th e Pioneers faced the no. 24 University of Kansas Jay-hawks in the Pioneer Classic on Sept. 6, falling to the Jayhawks 1-3.

“[Kansas is] the type of team that we need to play in order to measure ourselves against the best teams in the country,” said Denver Head Coach, Jesse Mahoney.

DU faced Colorado State University-Fort Collins, a huge in-state rival, on Sept. 9. CSU, which is currently ranked no. 14 in the country, gave Denver a tough game and 0-3 loss.

Taking the CSU loss as a learning experience, Mahoney remains optimistic about the remainder of the season.

“We’ll be better prepared for it because the next time a team puts that much pressure on us, we’ll know how to react,” Mahoney said.

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried has been shin-ing among a crop of the most talented, young American bas-ketball players that the nation has to off er.

Selected to play in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Faried has looked dominant thusfar while playing alongside other young stars like Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Ste-phen Curry.

Formerly viewed as an above-average hustle infused player, he is attempting to stake his claim as one of the NBA’s top potential breakout performers this upcoming season.

A 6-foot, 8-inch power forward, Faried has always been long on hustle and short on skill, as he does not possess a capable jump shot, nor the ball-handling skills to score off the dribble.

Most of his points originate from off ensive rebounds or pick and rolls; places where he can have the ball in very high per-centage areas.

An exciting player to watch, Faried is oft en a fan favorite and over-valued by many because of his raw athleticism.

Playing as close to the basket as he does, he continues to lack any consistently eff ective post-moves, a defi nite sore spot in his overall game.

Defensively, Faried lacks the ability to make correct split-second adjustments.

So, how has Faried become a prime candidate for MVP in an international tournament full of the best young crop of basketball players the globe has to off er?

Faried’s relentless motor has been a constant, much-needed spark. Th is has also been a cata-lyst for productivity not only for himself, but also for his team as a whole.

Th e Nuggets organization has long been debating the worth of Faried and whether or not to hedge a large fi nancial bet on the young swingman.

Aft er this tournament, they may have no choice. Faried has upped his play to a level many thought he couldn’t consistently reach. Th e Nuggets roster is very deep, but has lacked a star player since the days of Carmelo Anthony.

Even though Faried may not ever reach the same level of stardom or skill as some play-ers, like LaMarcus Aldridge or Zach Randolph, he’s look-ing the part of a much more talented and smart power forward; one who will be inevi-tably paid next summer.

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Graduated Denver senior jumps for a spike in a 2013 game.

In both of these games, the Pioneers were outmatched, yet the Pioneers still remain hard at work and are focused on moving forward.

Looking back at the 2013 season, DU led the Summit League in the off ensive cat-egory and the team appears to be in the running to do that again this year.

A new year also means new talent. Denver added eight new players to its roster this year, including senior and Colorado native, Erica Denney, a transfer student from Penn State University.

Denver faced the Univer-sity of Nebraska last Friday, Sept. 12, falling 3-0. Th e Pioneers also went up against Colgate Univerity and Akron University, winning both games 3-0.

Next weekend, the Pio-neers will host the Denver Invitational at DU’s Hamilton Gymnasium.

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Hockey season is still a few weeks away, but preparation here at DU is already in full swing.

The Pioneers will take to the ice for the first time on Oct. 4 in Magness Arena, facing McGill University.

Official practices have not begun, but the players and still finding time to get on the ice in order to prepare for the upcoming season.

Denver Head Coach Jim Mont-gomery is ready to get started with the new season and is looking forward to seeing what the team has in store.

“I’m really excited about the group we have and I’m excited to begin working with our student athletes and see how well, as a program, we work together at achieving what we want to do,” Montgomery said.

Last season, the Pioneers won the National Collegiate Hockey Confer-ence Championship and this year, they hope to repeat that performance and go a bit further.

“We’re going to be looking to head to the next tournament. We won’t just be satisfied with the NCHC title,” Montgomery said.

The Pioneers will be aided this year by some great new talent, as five freshmen have been added to the Denver roster.

Freshman Danton Heinen has already been drafted by the Boston Bruins and will be a huge asset to Pio-neers.

“(Heinen will) add depth to the scoring attack and is someone we expect to play on the power play for us,” Montgomery said.

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Despite losing star receiver Eric Decker in the offseason, the Denver Broncos kicked off their 2014 season by outpacing the Indianapolis Colts enroute to a 31-24 win, proving the Mile High city’s offense is once again a force to be reckoned with.

The Broncos jumped to a 24-0 lead in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts and managed to sustain some late game heroics from up-and-comer Andrew Luck.

Denver showed off a much more balanced and talented roster than the team fielded last season, giving fans and players alike high hopes for a suc-cessful 2014 campaign.

Somewhat unnoticeably missing from the Manning’s offensive arsenal was Eric Decker, who, after racking up 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, left for the New York Jets in the summer for a large payday.

Even then, offense didn’t skip a beat without the talented redzone threat, displaying an impressive array of weapons at the pass-catching posi-tions. Blossoming tight end Julius Thomas turned in a huge week, catch-ing seven balls for 104 yards and tack-ing on three touchdowns for good measure.

One area where Decker was sure to be missed was the redzone, where he could utilize his large frame to shield defenders from the ball.

However, 3- and 5-yard touch-downs from Thomas quelled any worries Broncos fans had about aerial redzone scores.

Without a big bruising running back, Denver relies on their passing game to get into the endzone often,

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Junda is expected to “add a lot of physicality and energy” to the team this season.

Aside from freshmen, seniors Joey LaLeggia and Josiah Didier are looking to play for the NHL after their final season with Denver.

The Pioneers will face Boston Col-lege for Homecoming on Halloween, Oct. 31, in Magness Arena.

Boston College has won three National Titles in the last seven years, but having a sold-out Homecoming crowd will hopefully help Denver come out on top.

The annual camp-out for hockey tickets is scheduled for Sept. 26. Tick-ets for students go on sale on the Sept. 27 at 8 a.m.

bit alarming, this game was won by the Broncos because of momentum plays made by the Denver defense which simply did not occur last season.

Early in the third quarter, Denver stopped the Colts on a four down goal line stand, effectively turning the tide and further frustrating Luck’s offense.

Rahim Moore nabbed two inter-ceptions off of tipped passes, taking the ball away from the Colts and giving it back to Manning.

Newcomer Demarcus Ware con-tributed 1.5 sacks, although Von Miller recorded only one tackle. This dynamic pass rushing duo had a fairly produc-tive first game together, but needs to cause more pressure consistently to live up to their immense potential.

First round draft pick Bradley Roby, another new addition to the Broncos, actually led the team with seven solo tackles.

Roby had a difficult time with the

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as evidenced by Manning’s 55 touch-downs last season.

The lead back Montee Ball did account for a 3-yard score, but even on that run he was pushed back and used his agility to get around the pile. Between Julius Thomas’ and Demaryius Thomas’ big bodies and leaping abili-ties, the Broncos’ redzone effectiveness should continue at a high level.

Bronco’s defense looked improved compared to last season’s. Much health-ier and with a few extra additions, the defense held the very-hyped Colts offense to 7 first-half points.

In the second half, the entire team entered the inevitable lull which arises from gaining such a large lead, but managed to avoid a Colts comeback.

Andrew Luck passed for 370 yards as result of being behind for nearly the entire game, but his team only ran for 54 yards.

While the passing yard total is a

Men’s soccerRecently: Shutout New Hampshire 1-0 at home last Sunday.

What’s next: Away vs. Utah Valley on Friday.

Women’s soccer Recently: Defeated Iowa State 2-1 at home on Sept. 14.What’s next: HOME vs. San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 19.

Men’s golfRecently: Opens their season with the Ram Masters Invita-tional.

What’s next: Away to play in the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational.

Women’s golfRecently: Opens their season in the Dick Mcguire Tour-nament in New Mexico.

What’s next: HOME in Colorado for the Golfweek Conference Challenge.

VolleyballRecently: Defeated Colgate and Akron 3-0.

What’s next: HOME hosting the Den-ver Invitational this weekend, Sept. 19-20.

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wily veteran Reggie Wayne, but overall showed a lot of potential when flashing his physical traits. With a more vicious mentality, this defense is shaping up to be more of a compliment to the record breaking offense, as opposed to being a liability.

While the Colts’ comeback was a bit too close for comfort, the Broncos displayed a potent offense, along with a revamped defense.

Health permitting, this roster has the talent to return the Broncos to the Super Bowl in one of Peyton Manning’s last seasons in the league.

Week one provided the team with a great test and an even better result as they embark on another valiant attempt at capturing the Lombardi Trophy.

The Broncos also defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14, making their record 2-0.

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kim nesbitt | clarionNo. 21 senior Pioneer, Joey LaLeggia, moves in to steal the puck.

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