Bundled crowds shuffle into the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver Sunday to catch the matinee of Peter Pan performed by Colorado Ballet. They are eager to escape the grey and snowy February day, opting for a classic story ballet— one of Colorado Ballet’s five shows of the 2019-20 season.
Each attendee has been given a plastic light wand upon entering the theater and impatient children fiddle with the power switch now, turning them on and off again, as they squirm in their red velvet seats.
The Denver Pioneers Women’s Lacrosse, ranked 10th in preseason polls, began another dynamic season with a 17-13 win over the Stanford Cardinals at home on Saturday, Feb. 8. Even with the piles of snow surrounding the field, the Pioneers turned up the heat to bring Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium its first win of the season.
It was a Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. in Lindsay Auditorium, and dedicated students were ready to watch a show come to life before their eyes. A packed auditorium of students eagerly chatted with their friends, awaiting their favorite de-stressing activity after a long day at the University of Denver. When Skintight Outrage, DU’s improv comedy team, ran out onto the stage, excited students cheered for the actors they have come to know and love week-to-week.
The Denver Pioneers beat the Stanford Cardinals on February 8 by a final score of 17-13. The game was youth day, where the team honored young aspiring lacrosse players. Despite the relatively close score, the Pios were the clear winner of the game, completely dominating the field.
Sunny and 45 degrees made for optimal conditions for the team and fans. The stadium was filled with enthusiastic fans cheering on both the Pioneers and the Cardinals.
Players families and friends made up the Denver fan base, wearing their crimson and gold colors to show their support. Despite being an out of state team, the Cardinals had a strong turnout of fans to watch the game.
By: Sophie Smrcka
People rushed into the theatre, exhaling cold air and wiping their feet, as the snow began to come down outside. They shivered and accepted their tickets, drank glasses of wine, and settled down into their seats as the lights dimmed for the beginning of The Secretary.
On what was a cold, snowy winter evening, the small jazz group ensembles of the Lamont School of Music at DU most certainly brought the heat to a short but sweet concert on Friday, Feb. 7.
Performing to a crowd of about 40 people in the Newman Center’s first-floor Williams Recital Salon, both ensembles performed three pieces, featuring a mix of original compositions and new arrangements of existing jazz songs.
The University of Denver defeated Purdue Fort Wayne for an 83-57 win during the women’s basketball game on Saturday Feb. 8. After a close game through halftime with a score of 41-34, DU continued to pull away in the second half, moving their record now to 10-14, and 4-7 in the Summit League.
It was a slow start for both teams, with no shot being made until a full minute into the game. However with the sound of the crowd’s cheering and the coach yelling encouragement, it was clear that DU would soon find their footing.
Senior Madison Nelson finished the first period with 12 of DU’s 21 points. She continued to be a contributing asset to the entire game, finishing with 25 points out of the team’s 83. She was the highest scorer of the game, both teams included, and has proven to be a value to the team even more in the points she scored.
Austin singer-songwriter, Alejandro Rose-Garcia, otherwise known as the iconic one-man band-style Shakey Graves, hit the road for a relaxed winter acoustic tour titled “For the Record: An Acoustic Tour.” He performed three consecutive nights at Boulder’s Fox Theatre, selling out the venue each evening.
The University of Denver’s women’s basketball team dominated Purdue Fort Wayne, winning by 26 points on Saturday. Denver’s Hamilton gymnasium was electrified with excitement as the Pioneers took the court, and fans were not disappointed as the team finished the game with a score of 83-57.
Senior Madison Nelson stood out with 25 points and 13 rebounds, making this game her 15th double-double of the season.
A few dozen excited fans populated the stands to see Denver’s win Saturday, including several families with young daughters.
Employment has been an issue for months, as many local reporters have updated readers on the matter. Back in November, 67 light rail and bus trips were cancelled in one day, causing up to half of delays, reported Chase Woodruff in Westword.
Though this sounds bad, not everyone is upset. Students at the University of Denver still find it reliable.
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