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How DU students are handling the global pandemic, COVID-19

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A family of the University of Denver student stocks up on grocery essentials. [photo by Lacey Rifkin|

Within two weeks University of Denver students went from chatting about a “deadly virus arising in Wutan, China that in the minds of many US citizens “would never make it to the U.S. “. Is now being talked about all over the quarters of the University of Denver. And to add to the buzz this virus news comes at the culmination of the end of a busy winter quarter for DU students who are also focused on last classes, finals and end of quarter events. The accommodation and food services sectors are largely at risk to due to a sustained drop in demand stemming from reduced travel due to the disease. 

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Kadi Bain: The master behind Fab Method Pilates

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Kadi Bain, owner of Fab Method, stands in front of her reformers at her studio in Greenwood Village. [Photo from Lacey Rifkin] 

Greenwood Village – Monday mornings are hard! But, attending The Fab Methods 9:15 a.m. advanced Pilates class with instructor Kadi Bain turns my mundane Monday routine into a physically challenging and adrenaline pumping start to the busy week ahead. 

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The Bernie Sanders rally brings thousands to the Colorado Convention Center

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Some of the 11,000 Bernie Sanders supporters in the crowd at his rally. [Photo by Lacey Rifkin]

It’s a critical time in the political year, and this holds true especially for Colorado which has its primary in less than three weeks on Mar. 3. This past Sunday, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders came to the convention center to speak to over 11,000 Coloradans. 

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DU Men’s Tennis holds on to their winning streak with a 6-1 victory over Utah State.

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by Lacey Rifkin

The tennis courts at Denver Tennis Park. [Photo by Lacey Rifkin]

On Saturday February 1st, undefeated DU men’s tennis took center court at the Denver Tennis Park to compete against Utah State who have a 7-2 record on their season thus far. This match was bound to be tense with both teams stacked with talent. For DU, the doubles pair, James Davis and Matt Summers were recently ranked 21stin the nation. 

            By the end of the day, both #1 and #2 doubles for DU secured wins followed by three single wins for the Pioneers. The Pioneers took home a 6-1 victory against Utah State.

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