University of Denver Magazine
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Features
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Colorado’s College War
In 1919, a series o bombings turned a ootball rivalry betweenDU and the School o Mines into all-out intercollegiate war.
By Richard Chapman
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Moonrock Madness
Western original erri “t.” Stardust (BFA ’91) had a zany idea.Now, every June, riders rom around the country join her inWyoming or a Wild West version o equestrian competition.
By Jack Sommars
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Mystery Man
An authentic Western character himsel, bestselling novelistC.J. Box (BA ’81) knows how to turn a tale.
By Tamara Chapman
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At Home on the Range
National Western Stock Show CEO Pat Grant (MBA ’73) is working tosustain and preserve a piece o Western heritage or uture generations.
By Richard Chapman
Departments
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Editor’s Note
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Letters
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DU Update
08
News
Grof goes to Washington
10
Sports
Skiing championship
13
Academics
Te politics o public lands
15
Research
Pioneering Jewish women
18
People
Hunter Gene Schoonveld
22
Q&A
Sustainability in the West
24
Arts
Ranchland photogravure
45
Alumni Connections
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History
Woodstock West
On the cover and this page: At the Moonrock equestrian competition, Western riders rub shoulders with cross-country, jumping and dressage competitors. Photos by Marc P
iscotty. Story on page 30.