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60 Years of Rock Concerts at DU

Back when Murray Armstrong and Willy Schaeffler were leading the Pioneers to multiple NCAA titles, rock concerts began a colorful era at the University of Denver.  Legendary promoter Barry Fey began his career by booking fraternity parties at DU in 1966.  Fey evidently lived for a short time at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Josephine Street and brought The Association to the DU Student Union in 1966 for a fraternity party. Continue reading 60 Years of Rock Concerts at DU

Duke holds off DU lacrosse in tight 8-7 contest

#14 Denver men’s lacrosse (4-4) played a 11 am MT game today against #6 Duke (8-0) at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.  The game was decided in the second quarter when Duke’s offense came alive with seven unanswered goals.  The Blue Devils won a tight game at 8-7.  It was DU’s fourth game this year against a top 20 team and the Pios were Duke’s toughest opponent to date. Continue reading Duke holds off DU lacrosse in tight 8-7 contest

DU charges past Stetson Hatters

#20 Denver women’s lacrosse (8-1) was under the lights at Peter Barton Stadium on Friday night against the Stetson Hatters (0-8) and the Pioneers came away with a lopsided 21-4 victory. It was 67 degrees to start the game with sunny skies and the game was never in question.  It was a big night for Junior Olivia Ripple who surpassed 100 career goals with five goals on the night.

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