Many students who attend Colorado institutions of higher learning commute to their campuses by using public transportation including the expanding Denver RTD Light rail system. Students view the light rail system as a cheaper, more convenient way to get to school and there is yet to be a campus that does not approve RTD fees by vote. The light rail makes stops on Auraria Campus and University of Denver Campus and there are plans to expand to Red Rocks Community College and CU-Boulder by the end of the decade.
"I just think it’s easier to get to school on the train than to drive," said Belinda Joyce, 20, CU- Denver student. "I care more about my cell phone than my car."
Joyce takes the light rail to Auraria to get to class and often talks on the phone or listens to her ipod during the commute. The campus charges at least $2.00 per day to park a car on campus, so it is more affordable for her to use public transportation. She says the only place she drives to regularly is 24 Hour Fitness.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Children of Addicted Parents Get the Shaft
What's Art Got to Do With It?
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Stephanie Allen jokes half-heartedly with her sister and friend while waiting for her name to be called up. Showing off her first tattoo on her ankle, Stephanie says the second one won’t be half as bad. “I want to get this tattoo because I love flowers and that’s what my grandpa used to call me when I was younger…but in Italian” she jokes.
Subcultures in a Digital World
Kendal Holzman, 25, and Abby VonFeldt, 21, reach for each other’s hands and intertwine their fingers after Holzman pulls out a cigarette and lights it. The two girls are days away from their one-year anniversary and just finished their first Easter dinner with VonFeldt’s family. Holzman says that they met on a website called Ok Cupid. While Holzman was initially hesitant to use a dating website to find a girlfriend, she says that her relationship with VonFeldt would not have been possible by any other means because they would have been “too shy” to approach each other at a club or in any other social situation.
Everyday Is A Bonus Day
Mark Allen, 45, of Mesa, Ariz., has a heart that needs tune-up and a car that dreams are made of.
After placing a nitroglycerin pill under his tongue to relieve the pain in his chest Allen heads to his car to hit the Autocross track at the 2nd Annual Good-Guys Rod and Custom Show Spring Nationals in Scottsdale, Ariz. With the famous “Highway to the Danger Zone” from the movie “Top Gun” blasting on his radio Allen makes his 2nd and fastest pass of the day. The announcer starts calling Allen “Maverick” after the Tom Cruise character in the movie.
Go Figure!
Thirty-two year-old Shara Martin walks into her local Whole Foods Market to buy some groceries before heading back to the gym. To her left she hears a mother quieting her young son as she shoots a menacing look in Martin’s direction. “That’s just gross,” said the woman, “only men should look like that, honey.” Martin recalls countless encounters like this on her battle with people that don’t understand her sport on a daily basis. It is so hard for people to understand why somebody would practically starve themselves, and put their bodies through as much as they do for something so ‘insignificant’. Comments like the one in the supermarket are certainly not uncommon for women like Martin, but it is not enough to deter them from pressing on in their sport.
Keep the chocolate bunnies for the Easter baskets
After a cold winter season, the grass starts to turn green, flowers and trees are sprouting with vibrant colors and the weather begins to warm. In the United States Easter is celebrated by a majority of Americans. Easter is the celebration of the Christian faith. In America it is represented by one major image that is not religious and that is the Easter Bunny. Around Easter families go out to pet stores and shelters to purchase a cute fluffy eared rabbit to fill their child's Easter baskets. But after the candy has been eaten, the "Ester Bunny" that was purchased is still hopping around the house but will soon be seeing a new home. A New Kind of Sound
The sound booth at the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff, Ariz. is often filled with in house professionals, roadies, reporters, and the occasional intern. But last Wednesday, Connor Thompson, 19 was in the booth with the road crew of Xavier Rudd. As a part of a brand new program that gets audio engineering students in the field, Thompson got to record and mix Rudd’s live show and was given complete creative freedom for the night. All that would be impressive for any college freshmen, but considering that less than a year ago Thompson was flunking out of high school and had no plans for the future, for many his story has gone from impressive, to inspirational.
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Odd superstitions are very prevalent in sports
The line between ritual and superstition is a thin one. As tennis player Rafael Nadal says, “I repeat a lot of things”. Nadal may be the most superstitious athlete of all, although he will fully deny it. Of the many odd rituals he performs before and during matches, one of the most noticeable is the water bottles. Rafeal Nadal, 24, brings only 2 water bottles to a match, with matching labels. After each set, he takes a sip from each of them, and then lines them up side by side with the labels facing the baseline of the side he is playing. It is said to drive opponents crazy, but that’s not why he does it. In fact, he doesn’t quite know why he does it. Whatever the reason, it has helped propel him to the top of the rankings in the world of tennis, and he is not the only one who can thank a strange ritual for being a part of their success, however large or small that part may be.
Construction Signifies Big Changes on Campus
Feature Article: Minorities and Outdoor Pursuits
I am black, and in the kayaking world I’m an anomaly. In most outdoor pursuits, I am a complete rarity. Monday, April 25, 2011
Quiet the Mind on Campus...
There is a meditation club at the Metropolitan State college of Denver and they are putting on a free seminar to get students, faculty and staff involved in Buddhist Meditation. With all of the craziness that surrounds the later parts of the spring semester it seems quieting the mind could be a good idea. Of course holding free seminars is never a bad idea for sudents. In The Footsteps of Buddha seems like a good tag line to get people to try it out. Doesn't everyone wish they could quiet their mind like Buddha? Especially with finals coming down the pike?
The picture of a Zen filled area with a giant Buddha in it does offer some idea of a tranquil place in an otherwise hectic campus.
Unite for Japan
"Unite for Japan" a benefit concert featuring Denver Taiko, local rock & hip hop groups, a dance crew and many more. Unite for Japan is a night of fun but with a great cause.
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Additives and Law Enforcement
If you are able to sift through the fliers promoting bands, lectures, privatized law enforcement, and Mexican food, one may find that some around campus are actually trying to make our future healthier. The Additive Wars have put out a series of "Wanted" posters to raise awareness for the harmful things commonly found in processed food. They are essentially creating a bad public image of, in one case, aspartame. By personifying the chemical in a red, fang-toothed manner, students know this is a bad thing. Then by promoting themselves as the leaders of a crusade to end all food additives, consumers must feel there is someone competent heading this fight.
But is this tactic working? I must admit I am much more aware and concerned about additives, which seems to be the campaigns only goal, as it does not promote a meeting or lecture of any sort, gives no tips or detailed information, does not even offer a website, phone number or address. Just "this stuff is bad, we want to get rid of it and make everything better." This is targeted at anyone who is interested in their health or food safety, but the flyer is simple enough to attract and interest anyone who passes by. A clever marketing campaign without any victims.
That's more than can be said for the posters advocating a new privatized law system.I'm sure many students have immediately noticed the large pictures of squad cars with their lights a blaze. A symbol which is clearly intended to scare or startle the people that walk by who have a similar reaction to the real thing. It represents a system most college kids are unsatisfied with and backs it up with the large letters "DO WE NEED GOVERNMENT?" Then, anyone who is inclined to read the fine print is lulled into thinking the organization behind it is the sound, logical men who will bring us all to a new age of peace.
But is this tactic working? I must admit I am much more aware and concerned about additives, which seems to be the campaigns only goal, as it does not promote a meeting or lecture of any sort, gives no tips or detailed information, does not even offer a website, phone number or address. Just "this stuff is bad, we want to get rid of it and make everything better." This is targeted at anyone who is interested in their health or food safety, but the flyer is simple enough to attract and interest anyone who passes by. A clever marketing campaign without any victims.
That's more than can be said for the posters advocating a new privatized law system.I'm sure many students have immediately noticed the large pictures of squad cars with their lights a blaze. A symbol which is clearly intended to scare or startle the people that walk by who have a similar reaction to the real thing. It represents a system most college kids are unsatisfied with and backs it up with the large letters "DO WE NEED GOVERNMENT?" Then, anyone who is inclined to read the fine print is lulled into thinking the organization behind it is the sound, logical men who will bring us all to a new age of peace.
Rarities and Oddities: BNC Targets Auraria Campus Students
If this was not a commuter campus, I feel that this campaign might have a chance. The poster is cute, mysterious and fun. It catches your attention, you have to study it, and it is memorable. All the things you want when conveying a message to the public.
Why This Message Failed
I am busy student. My time is at a premium. The BNC poster requires time to digest it's meaning. Is this time that I could be spending reading an assignment? I see a couple in miniature with odd cloths, leaping from the . hands of a much larger women in tinted goggles. Odd and rare indeed, but do I want to see this performance. I do like the arts, and I love ballet. Auraria is a commuter campus, students work, struggle to pay bills, and study. The ballet is a hard-sell. There was no information about student discounts, matinee times, or an on-campus performance to generate interest.
They were advertising on campus, but forgot the audience.
420 Wellness Presents Too Short and Hipnautic Concert on 5.6.11
In the hallway of West Classroom I came across a flyer on the bullitin board advertising a Too Short Concert at Casselmans Bar on 26 and Walnut. It was appropriate for this time of year because as we approach the summer season, many young people will be seeking more nightlife. There are logos of the radio stations Jammin 101.5 and hot 107.1, local radio stations of the Denver Metro Area. I think the flyer is trying to create awareness that there are events happening so it is a great place to hang out with my friends.
On the back side of the flyer is an add fro 420 wellness. 420 was just last week so the memories do the event are still fresh on my mind. It seems like a good idea to connect a medical marijuana dispensary to a bar and concert because the people going out to party would seemingly also be interested in drug use. The adverstiment has a coupon which gives incentive to hold on to the flyer and not dispose of it like so many other flyers which just become trash.
On the back side of the flyer is an add fro 420 wellness. 420 was just last week so the memories do the event are still fresh on my mind. It seems like a good idea to connect a medical marijuana dispensary to a bar and concert because the people going out to party would seemingly also be interested in drug use. The adverstiment has a coupon which gives incentive to hold on to the flyer and not dispose of it like so many other flyers which just become trash.
US Bank behind Metro's Convenient ID/Credit Card
US Bank is a partner with Metro State for the "Metro State OneCard", which allows you to use your ID card as a VISA Check Card. All you have to do is open a student checking account with US Bank, and the Metro State OneCard serves as your ID for anything on campus that requires an ID, and also a Check card that is acceptable anywhere VISA is. Quite simply, it's just one less card to carry in your wallet. Who is Targeting Metro State Students?
Raising Money For Japan!
This weekend Toyota Scion and City Hall hosted “Mountain Of Arms: Japan Relief,” a benefit concert to help raise money for Japan.
Auraria's Got Talent!
Advertisement Encouragment
From Homeless to Harvard
The Center for Urban Connections, the Student Association of Social Workers (SASW), the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services and Metropolitan State College of Denver have organized a movement to raise awareness on campus about homelessness issues by promoting the book, “Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard” by Liz Murray.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Heart of Gold, not Steel
Justin Merow Knows The Future Is All About YOUth
Monday, April 11, 2011
Learn MMA from an experienced fighter!
Broadcast Journalism: What They Don't Tell You.
Reporters scream at their editors as the deadline for the 6 o’clock news approaches. Phyllis Washington, a former intern for Channel 4 News is now a Graduate Advisor for the University of Colorado at Denver Global Energy Management Department. Phyllis had no idea that broadcast journalism would be a such a battlefield.
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| Phyllis Washington |
Coffee, Conversation, and Creativity
There are many hidden talents to be found in Edwards, Colo. This small mountain town is home to artists of all sorts. Musical, visual, culinary, and all other varieties of showmen are bound to be seen touring the two and half mile area. But one only needs to look for a good cup of coffee to find one of the most interesting and friendly characters in Edwards. Enter Fern Leonardo, a multifaceted man about town.An Ice-Crystal in the Rough
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A 19-year-old pizza-cook from Clear Creek County plans to use his love, history, commitment and dedication for snowboarding to set himself apart from the masses of aspiring snowboarders that inhabit Colorado. He hopes to become a professional snowboarder as a career.
Colorado Radio Legends Back on the Air
There is not a more recognizable sports radio tandem in Colorado history than Irv Brown and Joe Williams. Their combined age is a 3-digit number, but you would think you were listening to two kids when they are on air. It’s not unusual for Irv to call Joe an idiot, or for Joe to tell Irv to “quit cryin’”. Irv and Joe have worked together on the airwaves for more than 30 years, and even after taking some time apart, the two “knuckleheads“ are back gabbing about Colorado sports. “Joe was going to go on vacations,” Brown said “but there are only so many art galleries he could go to.” Finding New Ground in the World of Nutrition
Former Bronco Hopeful About New Coaching Opportunity
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Balancing the Numbers with Alees Seehausen
“I would like to find a happy medium, I don’t know how to do that yet,” said Alees Seehausen. She is on a path of self-discovery. She is learning what works for her to achieve that balance of life and school.
Interviewing Janet: Miss Jackson If you're Nasty!
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Her name is Janet, Miss Jackson if you’re nasty! Singer/actress/icon Janet Jackson performed a sold out show this Thursday night in Denver as a part of her “Up Close & Personal World Tour.” She also took time out of her day to answer questions about her tour, music and her brother, Michael. Jackson has sold 40 million records worldwide and is part of the most talked about family in pop culture.
Raised by an Addict
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| Photo by Narconon Drug Rehab Blog News Center |
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Fifteen horses dead stable fire on the eve of racing season
Fifteen racing horses are dead, with 10 more escaped after a barn fire in Springfield early this morning. This comes on the eve of the racing season at Lincoln Downs Race Track. Of the 15 horses killed in the fire, 13 were thoroughbreds with the other 2 being saddle horses.
“Those are my best friends,” said Albert Ramos, a jockey out of Miami, Fla. “I love those horses more than I do people. I feel like I want to cry.”
Arson is suspected as the cause of the blaze. An arson squad was sent to the scene and Fire Chief Bernard Perry said the fire is “definitely suspicious.”
Only several rows of charred wooden supports remain of the one-story structure. Dan Bucci, assistant general manager of the track thinks the fire could be of an incendiary nature, because of the flames coming from the center of the barn. “The only heaters and electrical outlets were in the track rooms at the ends of the barn.”
The fire started at 4 a.m. and smoldered until noon.
“Those are my best friends,” said Albert Ramos, a jockey out of Miami, Fla. “I love those horses more than I do people. I feel like I want to cry.”
Arson is suspected as the cause of the blaze. An arson squad was sent to the scene and Fire Chief Bernard Perry said the fire is “definitely suspicious.”
Only several rows of charred wooden supports remain of the one-story structure. Dan Bucci, assistant general manager of the track thinks the fire could be of an incendiary nature, because of the flames coming from the center of the barn. “The only heaters and electrical outlets were in the track rooms at the ends of the barn.”
The fire started at 4 a.m. and smoldered until noon.
Arson Suspected as Cause of Tragic Fire at Lincoln Downs Race Track
Police suspect arson is the cause of a barn fire that occurred at Lincoln Downs Race Track in Springfield this morning at 4 AM, one day before the opening of racing season.
15 of the 25 horses that were stabled in the barn are dead. “These are my best friends,” said Albert Ramos, horse jockey. “I feel like I want to cry.”
15 of the 25 horses that were stabled in the barn are dead. “These are my best friends,” said Albert Ramos, horse jockey. “I feel like I want to cry.”
Monday, March 21, 2011
How far do we go for liberty?
After September 11, 2001, American citizens were able to hold George W. Bush's "war on terror" close in their minds. Every time one turns on the TV or opens up a newspaper, they experience war only through pictures. War is a "conflict carried by force of arms as between nations or between parties within a nation.(dictionary.com)" War not only brings chaos, death tolls, and displaces many but also can bring freedom, liberty and democracy.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Metro's Journey to the Gridiron
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For Whom the Fake Smile Tolls
Smiling, it’s something everyone does. A smile is a facial expression that conveys happiness, confidence and heart. It’s projected for the whole world to see. We are judged by it. The pressure to exude this positive expression is great, so faking a smile has become very common.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Can "Faking" a Smile be Bad for You?
Everyone has faked a smile at some point, for numerous possible reasons. Maybe to hide they are unhappy or troubled, or simply perhaps to show an act of friendliness when passing by a stranger. This is done unconsciously usually without consideration it has any effect on the person giving or receiving the smile. But since new research suggests that faking your smile can in fact worsen your mood and result in losing focus on the task being worked on, some people may reconsider giving a phony grin, while some may not.
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What's in a Smile?
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Nature vs. Nurture
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Can homosexuality be learned or is it gradually developed overtime? Scientists and psychologists alike have yet to prove such an argument. Many argue that one chooses to be attracted to the same sex either because they’ve had no success with their own gender or because they are easily influenced by their surroundings. Male homosexuality was chosen because “they chose that life because maybe they don’t get no p*ssy” (Yazan) or they possibly didn’t have a father growing up and emulated their mothers emotions (Muna Omar). However Metro State attendee Yazan goes on to say that “Girls are different because when they’re horny, they’ll do anything”.
Cell Phone Use Shaking Up Brains
Eight out of 10 people said they would not stop using their cell phone if studies prove that there is a small chance to alter a person’s brain activity from talking on a cell phone. This means that 80 percent of people would risk a possible brain tumor or other long-term health effects to continue using their cell phone and only 20 percent of people would sacrifice their mobile phone for the sake of staying healthy and not taking a chance on getting a brain tumor from radiation near their brain. Amber Carey, 22, said “I have pretty much my entire life in my phone. I couldn’t go without one.”
Customer Service Employees Voice their Opinions about Fake Smiling
Customer service employees tend to find it irritating to maintain a fake smile while dealing with an annoying customer. However, most remain relatively un-phased after the experience, so long as they have a way to vent.
Brains React to Cell Phones, Concern is Apparent
The parents in the play area at a local Parker, Colo., Burger King were doing their best to pay attention to their children while talking on their cell phones and trying to eat something. When questions of whether or not the cell phones they are using could be affecting their brains were brought up the mood changed. Adults grew concerned about the effects of a device most have grown to love. Is Your Cell Phone Stimulating Your Brain?
When people are approached with the concept of cell phones activating the brain with weak radio-frequency signals, the reaction is mostly passive. Chad Dalton of Denver said, “I hope this stimulation makes me smarter.” Chad is unaware that this abnormal brain activity could possibly lead to health risks. New research has brought to attention that cell phone usage has effects on the brain, that are possibly, but not officially linked to the development of brain tumors. Read more.
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| Chad Dalton Picture by Julie Scohy |
Issues on a Cellular Level
Cell phones are all around us these days. The mobile communication market is constantly expanding, and for many people it’s hard to imagine functioning normally without their handheld devices. In this age of constant and increasing wireless activity, some have to wonder what kind of effect this is having on the human body. The consequences of frequent radio-wave exposure have been speculated upon for quite some time, but a recent study provides the first piece of proof that cellphone use significantly alters brain function. A few average people on the street had some opinions on these recent developments.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Is Your Fake Smile Hurting Your Health?
Smile: You Know Want Too...or Do you?
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| Photo Credit: Saige Gerwig |
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Changing the Future of Journlism Education
Frederick Cole, 83, a thin man of a medium height and a strong handshake, has worked arduously his whole life to establish his reputation as a tough and successful editor. With a resume that includes being editor to White House, and major establishments like The Chicago Sun, The Houston Chronicle, and The San Francisco Examiner, Cole has developed a keen sense of what it takes to be a true journalist. Read more to find out what Frederick Cole believes we should change about journalism education in America.
Where is Journalism going today?
Many are worried about the route journalism is taking. 83 year-old retired Editor Frederick Cole is in Denver today voicing his opinion on where journalism is going these days. He states that he didnt need a college degree in order to become a successful journalist, the newsroom was his classroom, and many journalism graduates are unprepared for real jobs.
The Denver Post Gets A Revamp by Federick Cole
The Denver Post will soon be getting a makeover with some help by Frederick Cole, a retired editor who has worked around the nation with many big city newspapers from Chicago to San Francisco. Cole will help The Denver Post revamp its coverage and look. With new forms of media happening everyday Cole is going to give Denver Post’s website a makeover to keep them in the lead of new media.
Before Cole became editor of The Chicago Sun, Huston Chronicle, the San Francisco Examiner, at the age of 16 he worked as a copy boy at his local newspaper company. Cole never graduated from high school nor did he attend college. His classroom was the newsroom that formed him to becoming an editor. Cole was lucky to have such a great oppurunity for his journalism career. With times changing perspective journalist do not have a chance of a great opportunity like Cole did.
Future perspective journalists who want to have a career in journalism needs to go to college and work hard to earn a degree.
Here is a link of the top schools and colleges for journalism.
For students that do go to college and earn a degree Cole still believes that is still not good enough for graduates to work in the journalism department. “I'm not sure that youngsters take to learning the way we did, and this is showing up in the young men and women who come into the newsroom as beginners. Editors and educators have a common objective: We want to strive for optimum quality in our work.” said Cole.
“The Chronicle of Higher Education reported last fall that undergrad enrollment in journalism and mass communications programs increased 35 percent over the last 10 years. And enrollment actually went up 0.8 percent from 2007 to 2008, according to the 2008 Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communications Graduates (ASJMCG) by the University of Georgia. (2009 stats are not yet available.)” Read more.
Cole believes that colleges should make journalism students more rounded on topics, be tough on the students by putting pressure on deadlines. “When they must write fast, they tie up.” Sure, we expect a lot because we don't label our stories—written by a beginner, intermediate or advanced reporter. Our readers pay for a professionally done product."
Failing at Journalism Today
Frederick Cole is the epitome of the “old school” newspaper editor. With his white hair and ruddy complexion, the 83 year-old Cole still makes a presence. A firm grip and nice blue suit shows the more traditional mentality of Cole. His opinions are many and his experience speaks volumes as to why he believes them to be true.
Tips from Frederick Cole to Improve Quality of Journalism
Frederick Cole, 83, is old school. A self-educated, retired, newspaper editor who began his career as a copy boy at the age of 16, Cole has a critical viewpoint of the new era of journalism. When Cole first began working, “The newsroom was the education.” The philosophy was that there is more to learning than taking courses. The new era of media is drowning in semantics; the rise of college education, technology and specialization has created an environment where the medium (newspaper) matters more than the media (the article).
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Veteran News reporter explains why today’s writers are not cutting it.
Frederick Cole is an expert at editing. Today's journalists are taking a plunder with their reporting. It's either not good, doesn't have the facts or simple things like spelling may be in correct. Cole gives a firm side on what he thinks should be done in school to help the future journalists get the job done right.
Fredrick Cole Opens Up on the Current State of Journalism
"We want young reporters who have enough imagination to go after the stories that are not usually done and to write them with a style and flair that will excite our readers." - Fredrick Cole.
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