Mosh pits spark debate on safety and culture in Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs area reports on moshing culture at metal and punk shows, detailing the social code and dangers. Experts like Paul Wertheimer warn of serious injuries and deaths, urging safer pit management, crowd control, and venue policies to protect fans.
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Ryanne Scott
Colorado Sprigs Gazette
Moshers
Paul Wertheimer
Wertheimer
Sail
Wendy Perelstein
Colorado Springs
Pits
Metallica
Snany
Mike Hill
Denver-area
Summer concert safety basics from dehydration to crowd awareness
A guide outlining eight steps to avoid injuries and health issues at summer concerts. It covers hydration, clothing, footwear, identification, avoiding moshing and crowd surfing, staying clear of crowd crush, drinking responsibly, and refusing drugs to prevent heat illness, injuries, or worse.
Fashion and crush notes blend in Youth column Dear Jewel and Dave
A reader asks how to handle a heterosexual friend who wears women's pants and stays stylish. The column encourages acceptance, cites fashion trends, and urges focusing on positives while avoiding judgment. Another reader fears a staring classmate, suggests checking for harmless crush, starting a conversation, and addressing discomfort directly.
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Jewel
CMF
Weir
Allman Brothers Rock On With Hittin The Note Album
The Allman Brothers Band shows they still rock with Jams that stretch long on Hittin The Note fusion of slide guitar blues and funk. The piece also guides readers to TV episode guides, food routes, ugly dress contests, consignment stores, and racing games in Midtown Madness, with quotes from Michael Jordan and a note about youth writers for Youngla's Press.
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Blues Traveler
Allman Brothers
Allmans
Hittin
Midtown Madness
Microsoft Game Studios
Paris
Washington
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