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O ce of Sustainability tackles waste management, real food, solar power

ANNA KELLY Staff Writer across the country. Jack Burger sits down Mike Stevens, a senior student in- “It started off with a bulletin board with Madelyn Santa to Throughout the 2015-2016 aca- with cups taped onto it that showed has been working on a new waste what recycling, composting and hand over his job and ity plans to work on several projects, systemtern at since the Of�icehis sophomore of Sustainability, year at includingdemic year, an the overhaul Of�ice ofof Sustainabil-the current CC. The project will start next August vens. continue his legacy. recycling and waste system, an as- with a pilot in Worner. land�illingThe project should was look revitalized like,” said Ste-last sessment of the food served at Colo- Part of the new system will employ year when Stevens and his friend, MORE: Page 5 rado College, and a pilot solar project Maxar, a company that provides recy- William Carson, developed an idea at Baca. cling receptacles for institutions all INSIDE: SUSTAINABILITY: Page 2 The Catalyst bids adieu BSU promotes ‘Black Women Matter’ campaign to the Class of 2015 and ANNA SMITH News Editor subgroup because they noticed that and staff from different areas of takes an insider look at all reports and protests focused on study and organizations to collabo- On Tuesday, after the Honors Convo- black men, never on black women, rate on and develop a plan for how to some of their exciting cation, members of the Black Student black trans women, or those who deal with this issue. Union (BSU) stood outside of Shove don’t associate with a gender. post-grad plans. Chapel in the rain to demonstrate “It’s really invalidating to everyone ent projects. The group came up with �ive differ- MORE: Page 4 their support of the Black Women else who is experiencing violence,” Matter committee, a subgroup of said Spencer Spotts, a member of Monthly Rag, the feminist newsletter Black Lives Matter. BSU. postedThe �irst around was campus, a new issuethat features of The @catalystnews Members of the BSU formed this BSU held a meeting for students BSU: Page 6 2 NEWS MAY 8, 2015

JACKSON PAINE - Staff Writer mately 30-40 students who will be en If you are hoping to know who has Questbridge students within itself. The- As the class of 2015 presents theses, rolling as winter starts. published books or ran an ice cream- Class of 2019 by comparison, has “just These numbers are a pretty ordinary truck, you are dead out of luck as these over 50” Questbridge students, a notice Welcoming theamount of enrollment, Colorado with around 530 fun factsCollege are gathered during the Class sum able increase. of 2019 finishes the last Block 8, and prepares to- students starting in the fall last year. mer. Colorado College had a very good year embark from Colorado College, the class In addition, the admission office has However, the statistics we have now- in terms of popularity. of 2019 have only just begun their jour- been able to begin making a modest can tell us some about the students. The admissions office accepted only- ney at this institution. number of offers to students on the Colorado College has increased the per 17 percent of the students who applied,- Between waitlists and other last-min waitlist, which they will use to fill in the centage of students who are Pell eligible and 42 percent of these accepted stu ute details, final numbers on class size remainder of the spaces they have left in within the class of 2019. A Pell grant is dents committed to go to Colorado Col are impossible to determine. However, the class of 2019. federally funded grant usually given to lege. the admissions office expects about 540- “The deadline [for committing] was- undergraduate students with relatively This is the highest yield on offers that students to arrive as full, on-campus, just last Friday,” said Bonser. “In part, low income. About 15 percent of the Colorado College has had in decades, the- first-year students this coming fall, ac that’s why there’s no final number avail class of 2019 is eligible for a Pell grant. next highest yield being in the early ’80s- cording Matthew Bonser, the Director of- able. Part of this also has to do with There has also been a slight rise in the at a rate of 37.5 percent of accepted stu Admissions at Colorado College. - the waitlists of other schools, who will number of Questbridge students for the dents committing to CC. Clearly, the stu This will include a dozen students en poach some of the committed students class of 2019. - dents coming to CC’s campus next year- rolled in Colorado College’s fall semes- all summer. We don’t have a final, final Questbridge is a scholarship that seeks are going to be special. ter away program, who will be travelling number literally until October.” - to help undergraduates who have ex “Its an increase for us in terms of so with Colorado College Professors in Eu While it would be nice to get a sense of celled despite obstacles, according to cioeconomic [diversity],” said Bonser. rope for the fall semester, returning in- what the students are like beyond statis their website. Colorado College joined “We’re excited to actually greet these Block 5 for their FYE. tics, it cannot be done effectively at this the Questbridge program two years ago, students on campus at orientation here This number also includes approxi point. and the class of 2018 has “around 40” in a few months.”

CANDELARIA ALCAT DistributingNews Editor and discovering- antibacterial drugs: CC O’Donnell, were looking to expand their- experience early on in their chemistry “I feel like I am literally saving the- takes on organicD3 network chemistry of participating labs and in coursework. world with this project,” said Coldwell. - stitutions. The project has been an ongo “The protocols are definitely pushing Canty voices a similar sense of enthu This week, an organic chemistry class ing one for the past several years. the students to develop their problem-- siasm. at Colorado College set out to synthe- “My organic II courses did the first CC solving skills in the laboratory,” said- “Oh man, what a gas! I told my mom size an array of potential antibacterial pilot of the D3 chemistry experiments- Dounay. “I think they’re enjoying the op about this and she’s really proud of me,” compounds that will be tested for anti during Block 8 of 2014,” said Dounay.- portunity to be involved in this distribut said Canty. “My lab partner and I felt like bacterial activity by a collaborator lab “This block, we’re going one step fur- ed drug discovery program, particularly some pretty rad dads, that’s for sure. in Poland as a part of the Indianapolis- ther: after students complete the prepa knowing that they are the first group of Although, I don’t think I’ll be pursuing based Distributed Drug Discovery (D3) ration of our targeted antibacterial com- CC student to prepare new compounds drug synthesis in the future.” program. - pounds, we’ll be sending the compounds that will be tested for biological activity During the summer, Dounay and her Amy Dounay, Assistant Professor of to collaborators in Poland who will in through our collaboration network.” team will finish purifying the products Chemistry, instructs the 22 young sci vestigate the antibacterial properties of- Over the course of four sessions and then send them to Poland. entists in the Organic Chemistry II class. these compounds.” - spanned out over a week, students “The protocols are definitely pushing She was inspired to bring this series of She continued, “The goal of the pro were asked to synthesize the indicated the students to develop their problem-- labs to CC during her transition from gram is to involve to involve under products, purify them using common solving skills in the laboratory,” said- her research career in drug discovery at graduates in the design, synthesis, and lab techniques, analyze the products to Dounay. “I think they’re enjoying the op Pfizer to her faculty position. testing of potential new drug leads for check for impurities, and package them portunity to be involved in this distribut Originally, she was contacted by Prof.- neglected diseases—diseases that aren’t in preparation for analysis. - ed drug discovery program, particularly William Scott, one of the originators the focus of big pharmaceutical research- Students in the class say that they feel- knowing that they are the first group of of this program from Indiana Univer efforts.” challenged but intrigued with the proj CC student to prepare new compounds sity- Purdue University, Indianapolis, The IUPUI is aimed to expose under ect. Among them are sophomore Benja that will be tested for biological activity because he and his co-founder Martin graduate students to such a research min Coldwell and junior Caitlyn Canty. through our collaboration network.”

SUSTAINABILITY:

Food audit reports that percent of CC’s ‘real food’ CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE - - - has decreased fromIn addition last to the calculations waste project, the Of project is that students would be in is a substantially lower percentage than fice of Sustainability voted last Wednes volved in its installation. - the last real food calculator, which put day to allocate the $50,000 to a 35 kW “Students can learn about solar energy CC’s real food above 30 percent. - for how recycling bins could be designed solar project at Baca. systems and be involved in the instal- Kraus-Polk thinks that this could be- for Benji’s. The project was allocated “There’s been talk about making Baca- lation, and then have that legacy to tell due to the difference in the weeks as $10,000 last year through the Campus a carbon neutral campus for quite a others about solar at Baca,” said John- sessed; last time the audit was conduct Sustainability Council, but it was put on while,” said Ian Johnson, CC’s Sustain son. ed, it was over two weeks rather than the hold because of the Campus Master Plan. ability Director. “Then we’d use what we Additionally, Julian Kraus-Polk, a se eight weeks used this time. This year, George Eckhart, the head of learn from that project to envision what nior Office of Sustainability Intern, along Another reason for the difference facilities at Colorado College, took the our whole campus could look like. “ with several other students conducted could be the season, given that there is project on and ensured that it would- The Board of Trustees is excited about an audit of the food offered at Colorado- less local food availability during the move forward. this project, given the small, realistic College through the Real Food Challenge. winter months, which were assessed in- Stevens is confident that the new sys scope and expenditure of the project. This organization helps students chal this year’s calculation. - tem will be efficient and sustainable. With the help of an anonymous donor, lenge their schools to offer more local, The Office of Sustainability looks for “The company that we are bringing in, the 2015 Sustainability Council Funds organic, fair trade and ‘real’ foods. ward to the new school year with opti Maxar, know what they’re doing,” said made the project feasible. The students found that 22 percent of mism and encourages anyone who has Stevens. One of the notable elements of the the food offered at CC was ‘real,’ which interest in the cause to get involved. MAY 8, 2015 NEWS 3

NEWS BRIEFS

LIZ FORSTER gistics for study abroad during the fall ▶ ▶ Pueblo County terrorized by Editor-in-Chief muddled with ideas and plans for next rabid bat. semesterects, and finalfor The goodbyes, Catalyst. my So mind is my is alsoedi- - semester or researching for a Venture bat in Pueblo County, found on the side- torial staff. we are all still deciding on whose couch This week, KKTV 11 reported that a Block 8: Last chances or newtoGrant dragbeginnings? application over to the for Armstrong Block 5. And, parking yes, A common theme for Block 8 has al Avenue, tested positive for rabies. This applies to the last chance to boost your to expand our website. So far, we have walk of the 2400 block of East Orman ways been ‘last chance.’ Whether that - hiredHere a atfull-time The Catalyst, videographer we are toworking incor- Ppl is not our last chance. reported case of animal rabies this year. famous party fourth Wednesday of the porate multi-media in our coverage of lot for Llama, but the final set of Phony bat is allegedly the first confirmed and GPA for the year or the theme of the in plays, speeches and, eventually, sports. - the animal rabies cases in the county the brains of Colorado College students niorsAs atransitioning rising junior, into maybe the real preaching world haveOver come the lastfrom few bats, years, skunks, a majority and even of thisBlock, time that of year. mantra constantly encircles the Life section so that CC students can about the ‘last chance’ mentality to se - With the weather less than ideal, my shareWe have their created own thephotos ‘CC Lens’ with portionthe com of- there is a healthy balance between mak- stock and pet owners to make sure to last chance to-do list has only expanded, munity. And we are reaching out to stu- with real jobs is ignorant. But I think foxes. County officials advise all live and the anxiety to check them all off is dents for a blog documenting summer and gearing yourself up for the ensuing they also suggest that people should try vaccinate their animals. Furthermore, more pressing. - months.ing the most of your final moments at CC to avoid touching bats at all times, even ins on the website. when you are wearing hand protection. 8 and leave our footprint on the com- travel, jobs, internships, and shenanag In case of coming into contact with the saliva of an animal that you believe The desire to foster a memorable Block So this year during Llama, your final driven students that embody the ‘28 has rabies, people are advised to at- The end of Block 8 for us, and for the day of class, the “Last Chance” party, and times overwhelming. tempt to contain the animal (without munity in whatever way we see fit is at howwhile those you say last your chances goodbyes, can don’t turn think into touching it), calling animal control so it As much as I can only think one day hours into a 24 hour day’ CC mindset, newsolely beginnings. about the ‘last chances’ but rather can be tested, and then to take personal But is this really our last chance? - does not center around ‘last chance’ but- precautionary action and probably get rather ‘opportunity in the future.’ shots. at a time because of all the events, proj Many of my friends are planning lo Happy summer CC. See you next year. ▶ ▶ Not-so-friendly neighbor moves CAMPUS SAFETY BLOTTER to local neighborhood. - According to Fox 21 News, the Pueblo Friday 5/1 Sunday 5/3 Tuesday 5/5 toPolice Pueblo Department and will reportsbe residing that ata “sexu 1118 A bike was stolen in the evening from Assault was reported in the morning Cedarally violent” Street. predator has just moved a.m. in the S1 parking lot. The case at an off-campus location. The case wasTrespassing closed. was reported at 9:19 remains open and is under investiga- remains open and is under investi- a background of: sexually assaulting a tion.the Mathias south bike rack. The case gation. 20-monthHe is a registeredold girl, possession sex offender of mari with- Saturday 5/2 Monday 5/4 - ry.juana Currently, and other reports controlled say that substances, he has no at 3:00 p.m. at the exterior of Tutt 1:30 p.m. on Cascade Avenue. The and child abuse resulting in bodily inju Science.A Liquor The Law case Violation was closed was and issued re- of Weber. The case was closed once the caseA traffic was closed. accident was reported at ferred. Theftitems waswere reported returned. in the 1000 N Block vehicle for transportation and no job. whiteThe man 42 year-old with blonde man, hair Michael and Troyblue eyes.Vanmeer, Identifying is describes traits as include a 5 foot scars 8 inch on his back, some on his leg, and that he is Colorado Springs crime, in brief blind in his right eye. ▶ ▶ Beloved 58-year-old hippo dies 11-YEAR-OLD STABS MOTHER mischief, menacing, theft, and criminal at Denver zoo. - also armed with a BBQ fork. Willamette Ave., police found that the This past Monday, the oldest living woundstrespassing. he had He given was thenhimself, taken where to Me he - Upon arrival at the 2600 block of E resident of the Denver Zoo passed away morial Hospital on account of chainsaw- - located the suspect, Colin Seymour, in an of natural causes. Bertie, lovingly nick ingOn a mother Friday, Mayand her 1, at11-year-old 5:30 p.m., son. police alleysuspect not hadfar from already the fled.stabbing Officers and thentook named “Bert”, was the oldest hippo in hadhit an no officer right towith hold a chair him. and yelled at of wereWhen notified deputies of a arrived, violent theyincident found involv both him into custody. accredited North American zoos. ficers that he was not American and they mother and child lying on the driveway. When Bertie was 2 in 1958, he moved The mother was in critical condition. ROAD RAGE ASSAULT from New York City’s Central Park Zoo- She reported that her 11-year-old son to become Denver Zoo’s first hippo. He fathered 29 hippos in his life. He is sur townhome. After stabbing his mother, the MUDDY CHAINSAW MAN vived in Denver by his 12-year-old son, - Mahali. had stabbed her in their Monument-area- be sent to Colorado State University cers were dispatched to the intersection forHe necropsy, was euthanized then his andbones his will body be willdo- ment. On Saturday, May 2, at 2:05 a.m., offi son jumped out of their third story apart - in regards to a weapons display. hospital. Investigation on the case contin- eral complaints about a chainsaw-wield- ofAccording N Union Blvd. to reports, and Templeton there had Gap been Rd. a nated to the Denver Museum of Nature Both are in stable condition at a Denver ues. ingOn man Tuesday, covered May in5, policemud breaking received sevinto road rage incident where a suspect ve- and science. Living Bertie brought joy homes. hicle struck a victim vehicle, and the pas- to thousands of zoo visitors and dead senger in the suspect vehicle pointed a Bertie will continue that legacy. BBQ FORK STABBING homes on Tuesday evening and threat- gun at the victim before leaving the area. LLAMA UPDATES: - enedGerald the residents. Kimble, 48,In one broke of the into houses, four The victim, a 23-year-old male, was not in the Armstrong parkingBecause lot ofthis inclem year. shirt, and sweater and left his chainsaw The same suspect vehicle was reported Thereent weather, will be no Llamapalooza beer served due will to be liquor held he changed into a victim’s yoga pants, T- toinjured. have pulled over and threw rocks at licensing issues, but couches and carpets another vehicle a few blocks away from are still allowed. The Armstrong parking reportsOn Friday, of a stabbing. May 1, at approximately St.in her closet. One house was located on N lot was closed yesterday at 10 p.m., and 10:10 a.m., officers were dispatched on- 12thPolice St. locatedand three Kimble of them and were arrested on Bijou him determine the suspect vehicle as stolen C-2 permit holders may park in any other plaining of a man trying to stab another on suspicion of assault, attempt to es- the prior incident. Officers were able to- campus lot. The C-2 lot will reopen at 8 Several calls were made to 9-1-1 com man with a hunting knife. Information cape, second-degree burglary, criminal rests have been made at this time. was then received that the suspect was from a residential neighborhood. No ar a.m. on Monday, May 11.

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HELEN GRIFFITHS SENIOR PROFILES Staff Writer

SARAH HUPPER

Major: History and political science Minor: Music Fun fact: She once made a cameo in the Jerry Springer show.

Sarah Hupper says she will miss being surrounded by an abundance of people she connects with, and the continual intellectual stimulation of CC. Sarah loves CC’s campus. Her favorite place is the greenroom bathroom in Packard Hall and Palmer, which is a happy place. After CC, Sarah will pursue a professional opera career. She credits CC with playing a role in her decision to pursue her great passion. She said, “I don’t think I would have decided this is what I wanted and felt brave enough to do it if I hadn’t come to CC. The voice program here has been the most wonderful, supportive environment that has really nurtured this love for me.”

NICK BLANCHETTE

Major: Political Science Hobby: Debate and free-lance journalism

Nick Blanchette decided to come to CC for a variety of reasons. He said, “The Block JAMES EARL KIAWOIN Plan was the main appeal. I like to really jump into something head fi rst and focus Major: Political science on it.” Nick appreciates the chance to ex- Cool fact: He fi nished high school when he was 14 and took three gap years plore his passions here on campus. It’s the fi rst time he understood how much he loves James has some fond memories of his time at CC. James said he will miss the learning and recognized the value of that. It professors Eve Grace and David Hendrickson, IM soccer, free swipes into Ras- was the chance see what a unique expe- tall, discussing politics and other ideas on the benches, and Wooglins on Friday rience college is and to really think about nights. However, he is looking forward to going back to Liberia, where he is from. issues, profound or not. This summer, Nick James will be working for a public health NGO called Last Mile Health to train will be a research assistant in the Political community workers to be the fi rst line of defense in response to medical emer- Science Department and for a Think Tank gencies. James will work over the next fi ve years to form linkages between high- in DC for military-defense. He will be writing level government offi cials and the policies implemented by the NGO to make and trying to publish as much as he can. He these goals a reality. will then attend graduate school at Oxford.

CULLEN MILLIKIN

Major: IPE Hobby: IM soccer/broomball

Cullen Millikin says going to Baca as part of his FYE was one of the best weeks he has ever had in college. Cullen’s favorite place to write a paper is the Fish- bowl, and his favorite place to spend an afternoon is the fi eld on Yampa. After graduating, he looks forward to living in San Francisco where he will work at an internet-security start-up in the sales position. He will miss several aspects of CC. Cullen said that he will particularly miss IM sports, which have been a big part of his CC career. He said about CC, “I really appreciate interacting and be- ing around positive people.”

ELLIOT MAMET

Major: Political Science Minor: Social and political philosophy Cool Fact: He loves to golf, and worked as a caddie, pro shop cashier, and starter KIRBY LEYSHON throughout middle and high school Elliot Mamet loves CC. He said, “I am grate- Major: Economics ful for the sense of community: late nights Minor: Spanish eating Iowa popcorn from the Tiefenthaler Fun fact: She still lives with her freshman year roommate as well as her very fi rst farm with my Loomis residents (thanks, friend at CC President Tiefenthaler!); conversations with faculty which exhort me to think through Kirby Leyshon’s favorite part of being at CC is multifaceted. While most of her my deeply-held opinions; and friendships most memorable experiences come from her time on the women’s lacrosse formed in student groups and among my team, she also remembers struggling through classes with her peers and, of classmates from the Block.” After CC, El- course, all of the late-night shenanigans that warranted unexpected adventures. liot will be traveling to Warsaw as part of While she is sad to leave CC, Kirby is excited to start her new post-grad life in the Humanity in Action Fellowship program. San Francisco as a research analyst for a small economic consulting fi rm, The After that, he will either be working or in Brattle Group. CC has played a signifi cant role in Kirby’s life. She said, “I feel like graduate school. He aims to continue his CC, particularly the Economics and Business Department, has prepared me well education in political theory and maybe in for this position and my life beyond.” law and legal philosophy.

THE CATALYST IS LOOKING FOR STAFF WRITERS FOR THE 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR Interested? Send applications to [email protected] MAY 8, 2015 MAY 8, 2015 NEWS 5

New 10 Questions staff writer Madelyn Santa sits down with Jack Burger to discuss his legacy on campus, his tennis persona, and life with a twin brother.

What is your year and major? I am a senior and an English major.

Do you have a favorite question to ask people? I really enjoy asking people what they like to do, or what their interests and passions are.

Who has been your favorite person to ask 10 Questions to? I think my favorite person for 10 Questions was Bill. He works in the mailroom. He’s just the best guy—a genuine, goodhearted man. Also throughout my time at The Catalyst I have always wanted to interview my man, Steve, at Chas Coffee. I’ve pressured him so much, but he has never done it. Steve is the man. 10 QUESTIONS What do you think is the best location on campus? ...with Madelyn I love climbing on top of the Preserve. That is my favorite place. It’s not allowed, but it is my favorite place. You can Santa use the ladder from behind to climb up, and you can dangle your legs off the side and look at Pikes Peak. STAFF WRITER When was the last time you cried? I cried after my car crash, which was summer after sophomore year of col- lege. I cried pretty hard during that one. But my tennis team is going to

tears in my eyes at my last Colorado College tennis banquet. It has been anbe incrediblemad if I don’t experience say this, playing so I am tennis not going and being to lie. on I de�initely the team. had So Isome was

Whatde�initely is your pretty persona sad leaving. like on the tennis court? My persona… I feel like I am a pretty level-headed person. I’ve got a twin brother and he is pretty much the opposite of me on the tennis court. He’s a hot head and has a pretty bad temper. But I think I am very level- headed. I mean, I am also pretty competitive and hate losing so, I can get pretty mad sometimes too.

What is it like having a twin brother? It is a pretty incredible thing having a twin. We are best friends. All through high school we had the same friend group. Probably the lon- gest period of time I was without my brother until college was a cou- ple days, maybe a week at the most. It is a really weird experience

forcoming me. Since to college we were without in the your same twin. friend I de�initely group thought init wouldhigh school, have been my easier,best friends but it wasknew pretty me dif�icult with my brother. It was like we were two personalities in one because I was always with my brother, and we were always togeth- er with our friends. Coming to college, you don’t have that personality that you have with you, literally 24/7, at home. So it was kind of like trying to create your own person again, and it was really hard. I missed him a lot. I love having a twin. It’s awesome.

What kind of question would you like to ask yourself? I always seem to ask myself what kind of impact I am leaving at CC. This whole year I’ve been think- ing about that because I have a bunch of friends who are young- er than me. It has been tough, and I don’t want to leave this place. But the question I always seem to be asking is what kind of impact I am leaving, and I hope it is a good one.

Do you like olives? I hate olives. I really hate them. Yeah… I actually really hate olives.

What is the last thing you want to say in The Catalyst? I would just like to thank The Catalyst for letting me do 10 Questions for the last couple of years. It has been so fun going around and getting to know really cool people on campus. Photograph by Kiki Kauffman 6 NEWS MAY 8, 2015

Nepal fundraiser in Worner raises more than $7,000 for victims

The fundraiser for relief support in Nepal last Friday organized by Col- orado College Nepalese students was a success. Total online donations came to $2,437; total cash donations came to $2,402; projected contribu- tions from professors is $2,400; and net donations came to $7,239.

Photographs by Bryan Oller

BSU: Black Student Union promotes ‘Black Women Matter’ campaign

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE putting their efforts into having an im- Some of the demonstrators were un- recent events. The meeting will be held pact on the campus community. on Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. in the ID “We knew that Honors Convocation at convocation. “We had some faculty House. black women who have lost their lives was a time when a lot of the campus is saysatisfied ‘Thank with you the for reactions being here,’ from which those Finally, the group has set up a table in due to police brutality. The second is a together—faculty, students, and staff was nice, but a huge crowd kind of the Worner Center, hoping to reach stu- social media campaign using similar all in one place,” said Spotts. The dem- avoided walking that path,” said Nebeu dents and staff with their message. themes. onstrators chose to be silent during the Abraha, another member of BSU. “That In upstairs Worner, next to the Butler The third step was the demonstra- demonstration to create a more power- really bothered me.” ful effect. They held up signs reading The fourth event that BSU is plan- with legacy books for anyone who is or school administrator Rochelle Mason to “Black Women Matter” and many alarm- ning is focused on creating a special knowsCenter aOffices, black womanthey have who a tablehas experi set up- maketion on sure Tuesday. the demonstration BSU first checked was with fol- ing statistics about violence towards space for black women to come and talk enced violence to write about their sto- lowing Colorado College policy, before black women. about their experiences or reactions to ries.

Honors Convocation 2015: Awards and presenters

Departmental Awards Chemistry, presented by Amanda Bowman Robert E. Rubin Award in Mathematical Economics: Outstanding Senior Award in Biochemistry: Petra Jans Katerina Sukdolakova Anthropology, presented by Sarah Hautzinger ACS Organic Chemistry Award – Kang-Min Kim H. Marie Wormington Award: Fiona Horner Education, presented by Professor Mike Taber The Courtney Cusick Memorial Prize – Kim van Classics, Presented by Professor Owen Cramer Award for Excellence in Teacher Education – Isabel Lookeren Campagne John Bryant and Miriam Gile Hartwell Prize: Caitlyn Norwood, Katherine Uyenishi MacCollum Lori Anne Lowe Memorial Award in Elementary: Alison Art, presented by Professor Tamara Bentley Chin, Mariel Louisa Dick Valdez, Virginia Hill Outstanding Senior Art Studio Show Award – Economics and Business, presented by Professor Dan Lori Anne Lowe Memorial Award in Secondary English: Laura Sullivan Johnson Ivan Mayerhofer Outstanding Senior Art History Thesis Award – Robert E. Rubin Award in Political Economy: Rosa Davis Tutt Baum For more awards, please visit catalystnewspaper.com. Have an opinion to share? “All the pieces matter.” Email Editor William Kim at MAY 8, 2015 OP -Lester Freamon [email protected] catalystnewspaper.com OPINION The problem with Bernie Sanders

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Sand do- Sanders can’t win, he will at least force ing the vast majority of the fighting and thus received a Ron Paul-esque follow- failedcent of to his receive funds morefrom grassroots,than 10 percent more sincemainstream previous candidates candidates like have Hillary failed Clin to issuesing among like young income people. inequality, Many students and has ofthan the any vote other in 2008a single candidate. primary. He Cam also- doton so. to Neithershift further Dennis left. Kucinich This is norunlikely, Mike thaters haswill also bolster opposed economic the Trans-Pacific growth and at CC are supportive of his presidential paigns are expensive (Obama and Rom- Gravel were able to force the mainstream Partnership, a key free trade agreement- ney raised more than $1 billion each in Democratic candidates to take a tougher 2012) and small donations won’t cut it. - innovation, create jobs, and counter Chi Sandersrun, and campaign?”a recent post on CC Confessions Even if Bernie Sanders were to win cial reform passed by the Obama admin- notna’s serve growing on influence.any foreign Sanders policy simply com- asked,In spite “how of all can the we excitement best help thesurround Bernie- istrationstance on is big almost banks laughable. in 2008; Ronthe finanPaul’s lacks foreign policy experience. He does never win in the general election. 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In spite of nomic proposals (higher taxes on the - pete. Second, Large-scale radical candidatesdonors tend are to unable favor campaign. Furthermore, Obama towed would. For one thing, many of his eco- first place. The 2016 election is too cru not take any radical positions and never ture) would have to go through Congress cial for the Democrats to lose, and Sand what Fox News might say, Obama did andrich, cannot increased be implemented spending on by infrastruc the Pres- ers will do more harm than good. He those who are likely to win, and radical ident through executive action. Given the arewon’t serious win, and about even making if he could, sure he that would the refusedcandidates to take don’t any fit thatmoney description. from large In whiteidentified guy. as It a issocialist. unlikely that he could fact that only three of the bills he spon- likely be a major disappointment. 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funded schools where they don’t learn out to be a legal, spring-assisted knife. ever, violence is completely understand- JACK QUEEN much and eat awful food. When they He was black, and overtly it was this able, even predictable. Blacks from Bal- Staff Writer reach their teens, they are preyed upon all-too familiar killing of a black man by timore’s slums have every right to be by police and often build long rap sheets, white cops that provoked mass demon- enraged by a society that has abandoned The Times ran a front-page headline bouncing in and out of broken juvenile strations and riots. Gray’s death was cer- them and trots out the same feeble calls Tuesday that almost made me chuckle: systems before graduating to metal cag- tainly a catalyst. But the situation I just for body cameras or better policing ev- “PoliceBaltimore Rethink Long Tradition of Using es packedin with flames:criminals. Drug abuse described—racial Race ghettos left toin fester eryAmerica time a cop murders someone. Body Force.” As I turned to A13 to learn more and self-medication run rampant. and breed misery—is the root of the vio- cameras may reduce the body count, but about the 21-foot rule, which states that Chicago’s South Side, West Baltimore, lence. they will do nothing to heal the sense of and East Camden are just a few of the Racists attempt to discredit the pro- isolation and disenfranchisement that if you are holding a knife while haunts these slums. standinga police officer that far has away the from right him, to kill you We acted shocked and disappointed I saw another headline: “Views when the protests turned violent, but on Race Relations Worsen, Poll riots aren’t all that surprising in ghet- Finds.” I wondered if the next day tos; see Warsaw, Poland, 1942. And they’d run stories titled “Teen white people riot all the time. Recall Rethinks Reckless Driving Af- - ter 15th Accident” and “Parents ton Beach and the infamous Pumpkin Growing Frustrated with High Riotthe recent in New Surfing Hampshire. Open atThe Hunting differ- Insurance Bill.” ence was that these were merry occa- The spate of police killings this sions so it’s supposed to be cute and year and overwhelming propor- all in good fun. Also, the perpetrators tion of black victims raise the were white, so no calls for the leaders typical concerns over policing of their community to “step up” and tactics. They should also serve “take responsibility.” as a reminder that we live in a The looting in Baltimore was op- sharply divided society, in which portunistic. But much of the destruc- people are relegated to crime- complete lack of faith in the institu- infestedsignificant inner numbers city neighbor of black- tionstion reflects of civil genuine society. grievancesAre we really and hoods. This rampant segregation going to tell these people they should is what fuels tensions, and re- seek systemic change through peace- ful organization? Or by lobbying their Friendly won’t change this—only city councilman or (white) governor? anplacing aggressive Dirty Harry and withdetermined Officer Being peaceful about it and answer- effort to invest in and break up ing calls for order from white politi- our racial ghettos will serve as a cians has gotten these people no- solution. where. I can’t endorse violence, but We’ve made a lot of progress on we are a society that worships it, and race relations in this country. We if I had grown up in the Gilmor Home have an African-American presi- Projects—Freddie Gray’s derelict dent, attorney general, and a lot neighborhood—I’d probably be riot- more African-Americans in high ing too. professions. For millions, howev- Rather than plugging our noses and er, this PC nomenclature simply trying to marginalize or dismiss the doesn’t apply: they are black, and violence, we should look it square in they live stuffed in ghettos lined the eye and consider the difference with decrepit rows of houses, between a hopelessly poor, unem- Illustration by Rachel Fischman liquor stores, and loan sharking ployed black man who rightly feels operations with names like Pay- abandoned by society smashing the day Loan and Cash Advance. Most are many areas we have cordoned off from tests by pointing to the destruction. windshield of a police cruiser and a food deserts and have no grocery stores mainstream society. Their residents live Sympathizers, many of them white blog- white kid in board shorts gleefully tip- for miles. in the shadows, but their presence is re- gers and Redditors who wouldn’t go ping over port-o-potties. The latter is These slums have arisen from a his- - within ten miles of Baltimore’s blighted hooliganism. The former is an expres- tory of institutionalized and socialized Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood, sion of well-placed anguish and rage. housing practices that segregate poor ’80s.flected in swollen county jails and vio cite the more peaceful demonstrations. Our society has a responsibility to listen black people in areas where their pros- lentIn crimeApril, rates Baltimore that flirt policewith the killed high I’m not a fan of mincing words: these and act, not admonish the rioters. pects range from dismal to nonexistent. 25-year-old Freddie Gray after arresting were often just riots. Here, children go to terrible and under- him for the possession of what turned In this unconscionable situation, how-

Outdoor hockey: Heading back to the roots of the game

LIZ FORSTER cord for the most number of audience features two Canadian hockey teams, middle of summer, hockey still existed. Editor-In-Chief members at an outdoor hockey game whereas the Winter Classic, in its sixth ever, with 74,544 fans in the stands. No year, features two of the six original NHL I know), hockey existed for me only be- This week, CC announced that they NCAA team hosted an outdoor game teams and the Outdoor Stadium Series is causeAs a offormer a pond. figure skater (surprising, would play Denver University at Coors between 2001 and 2006, and 2006 and open to any NHL team. The Detroit Red I’d chase my brother out to the pond 2010, but on December 11, 2010, the Wings and Toronto Maple Leaves set and stick handle awkwardly against Michigan rivalry surpassed their previ- the current NHL record for the number boys four years older than me. They’d hopefullyField, the many Colorado outdoor Rockies hockey home games field ous world record, reeling in 113,411 au- of fans in 2014 when the event drew in laugh but in the community spirit of forin Denver, CC and DUon Feb.is a major 20, 2016. step forThe the first pro of- dience members in the Michigan Stadi- 105,491 fans. pond hockey. It was infectious and fos- grams towards returning to the roots of Outdoor hockey reminds players and tered the love of the NHL I have today. the game for many players and much of hockey games have been played from For NCAA teams, in which school pride the audience: pond hockey. 2001-2014.um seats. In total, fifteen outdoor NCAA weekends and afternoon pick up games and recruiting opportunities sometimes Colleges such as Michigan State, Har- The National Hockey League hosts onfans town of the ponds numb frozen fingers over and bytoes the during win- reign supreme, outdoor games are es- vard, Boston College, and West Point three series of outdoor games through- ter chill. It reminds them of the friendly, sential in maintaining the integrity of have hosted outdoor hockey games be- out the season: the Heritage Classic, the nonchalant dekes and dangles rather the game. Winter Classic, and the Outdoor Stadium than bitter rivalries. And it reminds So CC, mark your calendars for Feb. 20. between Michigan University and Michi- - them that even before we could freeze a Let’s head out to Coors Field to partici- ganfore. State The firstat Spartan one, on Stadium, October set 6, 2001a re- ished its fourth year this past season, circle of ice around a set of plastic in the Series. The Heritage Classic, which fin pate in the game’s finest moment. The Catalyst Sports team is looking for writers and Beome our 29th follower on Twitter for live MAY 8, 2015 updates on CC athletics. photographers for the 2015-16 school year. Email S @catalyst_sports [email protected] if you’re interested! catalystnewspaper.com SPORTS

DAVID ANDREWS Sports Editor Column To begin, one of the biggest complaints using his masterful defensive tactics. of the WBO’s judging paradigms. that I heard following the fight was that The rules of boxing as they exist today, If significant changes to the judging the boxers looked relatively unscathed reward Mayweather’s tactic of clinching, and scoring of bouts do not occur, boxing From Las Vegasfollowing the fight.with In a show of hugs:sports- or grabbing Boxing’s onto Pacquiao during the finalwill not be consumed bout in America in 5-10 The MGM Grand Hotel was stuffed to manship and camaraderie the two fight- fight. years time. By rewarding landed punch- the gills with celebrities, the HBO pay- ers even embraced after leaving the ring. Boxing has developed in the past 40 es and aggressiveness in the ring, the per-view help line was inundated with The look shared between the two men years to reward defensive fighters for WBO can create a more brutal and satis- angry customers, and the eyes of the said something along the lines of: “Con- avoiding opponent’s punches and fight- fying experience for the average viewer. world—or at least those that could find gratulations on just making over $100 ing not to lose, rather than looking for a Our animalistic desire for savagery was a way to watch—turned to Mayweather million in 30 minutes bud, glad we could knockout. Many viewers pointed to May- not fulfilled when Mayweather and Pac- vs. Pacquiao. The seemingly inevitable make it happen. See you next year?” weather’s tactics as the classic “rope-a- quiao walked out of the ring, and as a re- bout was billed as “the fight of the cen- This is not the way that Americans like dope” idea utilized by Muhammad Ali sult, American sports fans will continue tury.” For years, boxing fans salivated to see their sports heroes after a compe- against George Foreman in the 1974 to walk away from the sport. over a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao tition. We thirst for a definitive winner “Rumble in the Jungle.” However, one key The future doesn’t have to be bleak for fight and looking back, it’s hard to see and loser, the bloody and bruised stum- difference exists: Mayweather had no in- boxing. American sports have always why. The overwhelming reaction to the bling out of the ring. This can probably tention of tiring out Pacquiao and then had the ability to adapt and make rules fight was one of disappointment: “How be owed to a healthy diet of Rocky Bal- fighting for a knockout. Mayweather, the changes in order to appeal to fanbases. did we wait five years for this fight to boa for the average American male. It deft tactician he is, knew that all he had Baseball is working on speeding up its materialize and then watch Floyd and seemed like it took at most 10 seconds to do was play defense for the course of game. The NBA is looking into realign- Pacquiao dance round for 12 rounds?” for Rocky to be on the edge of conscious- the fight and he would be awarded a de- ing or doing away with the concept of was the general sentiment among the ness dripping his crimson soul onto the cision after 12 rounds. conferences. The point is, change is pos- group assembled in the cramped dorm ring. We do not deal in nuance as sports If WBO officials do not change how sible and the WBO must embrace the room where I watched. fans. Who gives damn if Mayweather was boxing is scored, they risk losing the messages of change so obviously being The fight certainly does not bode well “masterful”? We want to see a champion American sports fan. We thirst for blood, expressed by boxing fans. for the future of boxing. In the first ma- who has raw power or some incredible brutality, and violence. We are not get- However cruel it may be, people want jor televised boxing event of the past five technical finesse which they use to de- ting our healthy dose of these elements to see a more aggressive type of fighting. years, Mayweather and Pacquiao failed stroy their opponent. from boxing because the system encour- If judges stop awarding decisions to de- to produce a compelling fight. I believe After winning the fight Floyd May- ages boxers to hide behind their gloves fensive fighters, the style will certainly the reaction among casual sports fans weather is positioned as the best boxer and dart around the ring, avoiding their change. Perhaps, if the style changes, and the American public to this fight can in the world and this could not be more opponent. Renowned boxer and com- boxing can step back out onto center be explained by the American love affair detrimental for the sport. Mayweather mentator Evander Holyfield published stage in the American sports landscape. with brutality. Furthermore, the wide- is not America’s champion. How could an article through the Player’s Tribune As Evander Holyfield said in his May spread disappointment with the fight America, a country obsessed with ag- on Wednesday, May 6 calling for the re- 6 article: “If fighters know they’ll get has uncovered some fatal flaws for the gression and violence, support a man imagining of boxing. Specifically, Holy- points for being aggressive, believe me, sport of boxing. that won “the fight of the century” by field advocated for a wholesale overhaul guys are going to fight.”

Ayers, Worthington recognized Weber, Cerf receive SCAC awards at Honors Convocation

Photos courtesy of CC Athletics Photo courtesy of CC Athletics

Jessie Ayers and Andrew Worthington

Seniors were recognized After a strong 2015 campaign, the women’s tennis program received on Tuesday, May 5 as Colorado College’s most outstanding male and two end-of-season SCAC awards. Freshman phenom Fiona Cerf was female athletes. The pair were awarded the Laura Golden and Van named the SCAC Newcomer of the Year and Head Coach Anthony Diest awards at Honors Convocation at Shove Chapel. In front of Weber was lauded with Coach of the Year honors. Weber serves as the college leaders, peers, and family the duo were honored for both their head coach for both the men’s and women’s program, but was singled scholarship and athletic achievement at Colorado College. out for his work with the women’s team this season. Ayers has been a women’s soccer standout for the Tigers since she Weber was originally hired on the Colorado College staff in 2011 as arrived on campus in 2011. Ayers was named the Conference USA an assistant coach to Todd Doebler in 2011. In the years since, Weber Freshman of the Year in 2011 and hasn’t looked back since. The Seattle has made an incremental rise through the program and was named native will graduate with a degree in History/Political Science on as the women’s head coach in August 2013. Weber lead the women’s May 18. Ayers leaves CC with the third most goals in program history program to a second-place finish at the SCAC Championships and a 9-9 and tied for fourth all-time with 74 points. Ayers made headlines this overall record. Four of the top six spots on Weber’s squad were filled Spring when she became the first ever CC Tiger drafted into the NWSL. by underclassmen, making this season’s success even more impressive. Ayers was drafted in the third round of the 2015 draft by FC Kansas While the women’s team fell to Trinity in the SCAC Championships, the City and will begin her career with the club upon graduating. final appearance was the first in the program’s history since 2011. Similar to Ayers, Andrew Worthington played a constant leadership Cerf, who hails from Seattle, was an impact player for the Tigers role during on the men’s side of the CC soccer program. Worthington, during the Tiger’s stellar season. At the No. 1 singles spot Cerf notched a native of Hinsdale, Ill, played in every game of his career at CC and an 11-4 record and dropped only two matches to D-III opponents. leaves the program as the 2015 SCAC Defensive Player of the Year. “I’ve put a lot of time and passion into the season and It’s a great Worthington anchored the second-ranked defense in the SCAC and feeling to be recognized for that,” Cerf said. “This entire season, as well was a key presence on this year’s 15-win team. This year’s 15-4-2 as the team’s progress and success, has been very exciting for me.” record ranked as the Tiger’s best season since a 16-win campaign in Cerf played a pivotal role for the Tiger’s at the No. 1 doubles position 2004. Despite seeing 11 different goalkeepers over the course of his alongside Senior Mary Edman. The duo posted an impressive 14-4 career, Worthington’s defense remained stout and the Tiger’s recorded record on the season. Cerf’s freshman year success bodes well for the 39 shutouts. Worthington will graduate with a degree in Economics next three years. “I can’t wait to come back next year and keep the ball alongside Ayers on May 18. rolling,” said Cerf.​ 10 Sports MAY 8, 2015

IM sports: Rockford Peaches demonstrate dedication, excellence

IRIS RAYBURN Staff Writer place of high school athletics without the Rockford Peaches, is playing its Senior Henry Trueheart has been committing the large amount of time fourth consecutive softball season and alongside Schube in IM softball. “There The rain came down down as Will required to participate in a collegiate hopes to come out on top. has been no greater athletic achieve- Schube, a senior, came in from oversee- varsity sport. “We’ve had the same team for four ment in my life than playing for the ing an intramural softball game on the Many students come from competitive years and we’ve always been having Rockford Peaches because, at the end Armstrong quad. “I thought they might organized sports in high school only to fun,” said Schube. “This year we hope to of the day, I know every single member cancel this one but it looks like not,” he have those hours in the afternoon spent win it all.” Schube’s team is coming into of our squad is as dedicated to the sport joked. Intramural sports have always practicing and playing suddenly van- Thursday’s championship game riding a as I am and that transcends the simple carried on in the ever-changing weather ish. This is where IM sports come to the wave of success. “I think we’ve got it this ideas of winning or losing,” said True- of Colorado. rescue. “It’s great to come from being year,” he said. heart. Intramural sports have been a long- a high school athlete and be able to do The team celebrates their victories The Peaches take their camaraderie lasting Colorado College tradition. CC with a tradition that has stayed with from playing high school sports without them throughout their four years at CC. evening. football to dodgeball to inner tube wa- dedicatingthis,” said Schube. way too “I much can fill time the to void it.” left into the final for IM softball on Thursday Photos from the Rockford Peaches decisive terhas polo.proudly Throughout promoted this sports rainy from spring, flag Schube has been participating in and the game, and I give a little pep talk,” directing intramural softball throughout said“We Schube.go out to “We center do a fieldRockford at the Peaches end of championship victory on Thursday, May 7. teams have still been showing up for Photos by David Andrews games of softball. IM sports ftake the the 2015 spring season. Schube’s team, team chant. It’s a great little tradition.”

CC, DU to rekindle rivalry at Coors Field next season

VIVIAN ENGEN gers having gone 116-165-17 in 298 all- games in our school’s history against to go before we play the game but it will Staff Writer time meetings with the Pioneers. While our biggest rivals,” said junior forward all be worth it.” DU recovered the Gold Pan in the teams’ Hunter Fejes. “We’re always amped to So what is the appeal of an outdoor The Colorado College Athletics De- four-game season series this past sea- play DU, and they are projecting a huge game? Well for starters, “Most of us partment—along with the University of son, CC will no doubt look to reclaim it crowd for this game, which will only add learned to skate on outdoor ponds so Denver Athletics Department, the Colo- on February 20th. this bring us back to the roots of the rado Rockies Baseball Club and, and Na- “We share a good, healthy rivalry with Ralph shared that CC’s program has sport,” explained Fejes. “As a kid, every tional Collegiate Hockey Conference— DU,” said assistant coach RJ Enga. “We al- beenfuel to researching our fire.” the possibility of an day you’d get out of school, grab your has announced that next season’s ways play highly competitive games, and outdoor hockey game for several years. skates and go to the rink to play with Pioneers-Tigers hockey game sched- the attention already being put on this “By partnering with the Colorado Rock- your buddies. Once players get to the uled for Feb. 20, 2016, will be played at game will up the stakes even more.” collegiate level, not many get a chance to Coors Field in downtown Denver. “It’s pretty special that we have the make it happen,” Ralph said. “There is The matchup, dubbed the ‘Bat- opportunity to play one of the biggest stillies and a lot the of NHLhard we work were and finally preparation able to be a day to remember.” - play an outdoorFurthermore, game… It aswill opposed definitely to legiate hockey game ever played Coach Mike Haviland’s Tigers will battle the sometimes too-comfort- attle Coors on Blake’, Field. will be the first col DU at Coors Field on February 20, 2016. able settings that players and “I’m thrilled that our students Photo by Casey B. Gibson Photo courtesy fans enjoy in modern hockey will be able to experience the of CC Athletics rinks, being outdoors with excitement of an outdoor game,” the sun, wind and possible said Colorado College Athletic precipitation allows for some Director Ken Ralph. “To play our variables that don’t occur in- longstanding rival in a world class doors. “Being out in the ele- facility such as Coors Field is a ments, in a beautiful facility, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” with thousands of cheering The game at Coors Field will add fans will prove a much differ- a new dimension to the Tigers’ ent experience than a normal storied rivalry with the Pioneers, indoor hockey game,” prom- ised Ralph. More information and DU have faced off in an out- on the ‘Battle on Blake’, in- dooras it marksmatch. the The first CC-DU time thatrivalry CC cluding ticketing info, will be dates back to 1950, with the Ti- announced at a later date. MAY 8, 2015 Sports 11

The Weekend Warrior: How to Exploring as a way of life

continue Block Breaks after CC CALEIGH SMITH Staff Writer

EMELIE FROJEN It can be a simple as being a tourist in enough to plan a small trip for yourself. Active LIfe Editor your own city or throwing a tent and We are at the end of another fantastic Either way, it’s easier than you think to sleeping bag in the car to see where year at Colorado College. Some of you plan an afternoon, overnight, or even the road takes you. may be realizing that everything you’ve longer trip. To begin, put your name You might think that a weekend is accomplished and done this year is up on the Outdoor Recreation Committee The school year is coming to a close, not nearly enough time do anything to par and that you wouldn’t change (ORC) listserv and start attending their and most Colorado College students really great. However, if you leave on a thing. If this is you, congratulations! weekly meetings in the WES room on won’t get the luxurious four days off a Friday afternoon and don’t spend Keep on living life as best you can and Tuesdays at 12:15. You’ll get a lot of every month that we have grown ac- too much time in the car, you could never look back. pointers and ideas just by doing this. customed to. Nonetheless, a nine-to- have a full 48 hours of adventure. However, if this isn’t you, you may Talk to people; grow your list of out- If you are in Colorado this summer, doorsy contacts and ask them about to put to death your experience as an climbing a fourteener (or multiple) is Maybe you’re looking back and think- successful, or even unsuccessful, trips outdoorfive job oradventurer. internship To does continue not have ex- a great Weekend Warrior trip. I have ing,find “I yourself really wish in a I trickyhad used predicament. my week- they’ve been on. See what they recom- ploring the natural world, take on the done this weekend trip many times ends better,” or “I wish I had gone back- mend and mold it to your own abilities, Weekend Warrior persona. and the timeline usually works out packing during that one block break,” time, and motivation. The Weekend Warrior is a person, like this: drive to the trail head Fri- or even, “I wish I had gotten out and off Have a couple of hours? Head up to presumably a worker, who is occu- day and camp; wake up at dawn Sat- campus more.” This is a common situ- Manitou Springs and hike as far as you pied with his or her career during urday and summit the peak before can up the Incline. the weeks, but as soon as the clock the afternoon thunderstorms roll in; Go hike around - spend the rest of Saturday and Sun- Garden of the Gods. leashed from their cubical and free day morning recuperating and may- Even a short walk tostrikes explore. five This on Friday,is a gig every they areCC stu un- be read or swim in a lake; and drive to downtown or by dent can get on board with. back Sunday afternoon. Monument Creek Mini-trips are refreshing and es- Wherever you are this summer, and can monumentally sential to clear the mind after a long maybe next year for you seniors, be increase your per- week of routines. They also take a sure to make the most of your week- ception of your lot less planning than Block Breaks. ends by getting outside. own productivity Photo by Caleigh Smith (pun intended). Realize you have Photo by Emelie Frojen ation and one that many CC students enough time for an overnight trip one weekend? Try googling nearby camp- that next year, history will repeat it- sites for car and tent camping or one of self?find themselvesHere are a few in. pointers Are you for worried mak- the trails on the backside of pikes if you ing the most of your time in this mag- want to get a little more “out there.” If you have an entire block break, this is where it can really get exciting. startnificent of everyregion block of Colorado. is to recognize how Head down to the bookstore and grab a muchThe firstwork thingyou will you be must facing do atevery the trail map, or talk to the ORC about past day. Make an honest assessment and documented trips that you can repli- then plan out your weeks accordingly. cate. Talk to friends, talk to family, talk to yourself, talk to whoever you need gym time, and social time and if you to, but get out there! We live in such an haveAllot yoursome homework left over, especially time, meal-time, on the incredible portion of Colorado and it’s weekends, get out and explore. a shame to even remotely let it go to How do you go about exploring, you - ask? Perhaps you’re new to this whole ible Utah is right next door if the “get “outdoors” thing, or maybe you’re sim- outtawaste. dodge” And don’t bug forget: hits you. equally incred ply lost and so stressed about school Best of luck to you all this summer, that you can’t even think straight and go explore something!

PATRICK LAPERA my outdoor stuff. I now know my way backpack. Music sounds best sung as a Staff Writer around a camping stove, a GPS, an ava- group under the stars. Freedom is best mountain air, whitewater, spring snow, lanche beacon, an ice axe, crampons, realized with hiking boots. Beer is best their soul that can only be filled with a belay rope, ski skins, and bear spray, chilled in a river. Warmth is never so wel- around this campus, and I see it in The final Blockamong otherBreak: things. I more or lessParting know come as it is inwords a sleeping bag. Solitude on is mostdirt, adventure twigs,of you. andWe make wild flowers.mad dashes I look for growthAs my astime an atoutdoorsman. Colorado College comes what I’m doing. More importantly, I have enhanced immeasurably by actual dis- the mountains and the deserts and the toWhen a close, I movedI have beento Colorado, reflecting I onbarely my found happiness, both with my friends tance from other people. Everyday ob- - knew how to keep myself comfortable and with myself. I met a girl who loves jects gain value when you hike them ten tunity. Plastic bottles of bourbon passed while camping. If you had asked me as the outdoors as much as I do, and we fell miles into the wilderness. Life is livelier oceans, drinking it in at the first oppor an incoming freshman how to plan any in love in mountaineering tents and ski when lived on top of the dirt and under wine, and silent contemplation is our sort of outdoor venture more compli- huts. the sky. The world will never seem more mass.around These a campfire places areare ournot communionescapes for cated than a day trip to Breckenridge, I Friendship will never seem truer than mysterious and beautiful than through us – they are where we go to live inside would have had no idea where to start. when declared at 3 a.m. around a dying our souls. When I interact with you all In high school, I had always been in- Some people are born with a hole in in the sprawling playground that is the trigued by nature, but I was an obese, the lens of an open tent flap at dawn. awkward kid with a tendency to retreat campfire. Food tastes best squished into selves. AmericanI see wilderness west, I seeas youra fundamental authentic camping stove may as well have been a value in this community. It enhances into computer games and television. A nuclear reactor, considering my under- everything we do. Who can look out on standing of how it worked. the cliff walls of the Maroon Bells, or the My experience with the backcountry granite expanse of Pike’s Peak standing was limited to a few weeks at summer sentinel over Colorado Springs, and not camp. More importantly, I was not a be moved? Who can see the evergreen forests that thrive on a precipice in the distractions of suburban New Jersey Black Canyon of the Gunnison, or wan- happy person. Antidepressants and the der through an aspen forest in fall, and my psyche. not conclude that the world is worth wereFour inadequate years later, plugsI am a to different the holes per in- son. I type this in my room, which pri- Photo by Emelie Frojen Stay wild, CC. I love you all. marily functions as a receptacle for fighting for? 12 Sports MAY 8, 2015

Senior Tyler Green: Part-time athlete, full-time role model

in high school,” Green said. “My mom, aspects of his life. “While college has ity as the only senior and takes pride in SAMANTHA GILBERT dad, sister, grandma, uncle, and cousins been a little frustrating in that I did not having a leadership role on the team. “I Staff Writer would be at every single meet, with my accomplish everything I set out for, I am am aware that my younger teammates grandma coming to tears at nearly every able to say that I grew leaps and bounds are paying attention to pretty much ev- meet for who knows why and my uncle as a person as a result of track.” erything I am doing, so I want to make “When I write my memoir, I will title coaching me my senior year.” And it’s a two way street: Green has sure that I am setting them up for suc- it: Yes, This is my real hair color,” se- From high school to college, track re- cess,” Green said. “All of that starts with nior Tyler Green proudly states. Green mained an important aspect in Green’s the little things – showing up to practice is a quirky, dedicated track athlete, an life. “While track is an individual sport, I Green’sbenefited presence. from running track and the early, getting treatment before and after extremely involved and passionate RA, have loved the relationships I have built track“The program rest of our has sprint also benefited squad is fromfully practice, bringing positive energy ev- and overall has a huge presence at our with various people by way of track,” made up of freshmen,” freshman Justin eryday, sending goofy messages in our Green said. “Track has made me appre- Nguyen said. “Tyler leads our practices group message, getting meals together, ciate the talent and work ethic that in- and stretches, always gives the group etc.; everything plays a part to the suc- school. With his track career finally over, the events that led up to where he is to- dividuals have when they choose to par- emotional support, and frequently re- cess of everyone.” Green reflects on his experience and all day. ticipate; everyone’s least favorite part of minds us of how proud he is of us.” Green admits that being without this Born and raised in Portland, Ore., playing a sport is conditioning, yet for Nguyen admits that track would have Green can’t stress enough how much track that’s all you do.” been a completely different experience for him, but it puts a huge smile on his the city means to him. The location of Green claims that track has given him if it weren’t for Green. facegroup to nextknow year that really they willwill bestick difficult with a greater sense of self-motivation in all Green is cognizant of his responsibil- one another throughout college careers. charismatic, empathetic, and outgoing his upbringing strongly influenced the person he is today. your mind and body, but when taken “I was surrounded by the best peo- on“Track as ais team,a sport the that possibilities is difficult areon ple possible, whether that’s my family, endless,” he says. friends, acquaintances, or strangers,” Though Green’s track career has Green said. “I have been taught that come to an end, he knows his ex- kindness is the best way to address periences will have a great impact and help people (along with good on his future. “Next year, I will be in food), and I could not be happier to Boston working for City Year, which call Portland home.” is an AmeriCorps organization that He attended high school in Portland collaborates with inner-city schools as well, and it was there that he got to assist youth for the school year,” involved with running track. “I had al- Green said. “Track has taught me to ready planned on running track after be patient with myself, and if I can be basketball season,” said Green. “But patient with all of the craziness that my basketball coach also happened to comes with me being me, I will be be the track coach and really wanted more than prepared at the exciting me to sprint.” He ran one JV meet and prospect of working with youth.” won every event he ran; from then on, he ran varsity track. Senior Tyler Green strikes a pose “Track meets are always so positive, next to Washburn Field. with this being especially prominent Photo by David Andrews Men’s lacrosse falls in NCAA

DAVID ANDREWS Endicott senior Nick Pinciaro scored Sports Editor

firstThe East Coast round yet again proved at an Endicottprovedwith 1:56 crucial left inas theEndicott first halfcame to out spark of inhospitable locale for Coach Sean thea 6-0 period Endicott up 10-6.flurry. The The Gulls third never quarter re- Woods and the CC men’s lacrosse team linquished this lead and added two more as they fell 12-6 to Endicott College on - Wednesday, May 6. Junior goaltender ished well below their season average of and season-long standout Chase Mur- 16.39goals in goals the fourthper game quarter. due The to Murphy’s Gulls fin phy recorded 18 saves for the Tigers but stout performance in goal. couldn’t stop a second-half onslaught The Tigers took two East Coast road from the Gulls. The loss marked the Ti- trips this season, but once again couldn’t round of the NCAA Tournament. The the Tigers lost a close game to Mary- Tigersger’s third end consecutivetheir 2015 campaign loss in the with first a land’sget over Washington the first-round College hump. and Inthe 2012, year 12-4 record. after fell to Amherst College 13-10. While a majority of DIII powerhouses and headed into the locker room at call the East Coast home, Colorado Col- halftimeThe Tigers nursing played a 4-3 a stronglead over first a halfna- lege is becoming a part of the national tionally-ranked Endicott squad. Senior conversation. The Tigers have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in four of the

Henri Halle scored two first half goals in national noise as a Western powerhouse. fromwhat provedfreshman to bedefender his final Samcollege Dardani game. Thepast Tigersfive years will and graduate will continue seven toseniors make Other first-half highlights included goals from this year’s squad.​ and senior midfielder Dylan Davie.

Junior goaltender Chase Murphy gets his game face on as an Endicott attacker penetrates the crease. Photo by Endicott College Photo courtesy of CC Athletics “I think that’s called erectile disfunction.” BREWHAHA: Catalyst staff picks May 8, 2015 -Cullen Millikin favorite beers p. 16 L catalystnewspaper.com Life Theater Department explores racial unrest in ‘Dutchman’

try new things during each ZIta Toth run of the show and play Staff Writer off of each other’s energy and movements. It would The play “Dutchman” premiered this have been a lot more dif- week at Colorado College, written by LeRoi Jones and Amiri Baraka in 1964. intimacy and comfort on- Dutchman grapples with the escalating stageficult (especially to achieve consider the same- racial unrest between blacks and whites ing the severe subject mat- in America during the 1960s. Its CC de- ter of the play) if Clay and but is directed by Elizabeth Bonjean, a I didn’t feel so comfortable visiting lecturer in the Theatre Depart- on a personal level.” ment, and features senior Rayna Ben- Edwards became in- Zeev and sophomore Clay Edwards in volved during Block 6, the lead roles. while taking in Intro to Ben-Zeev credits her personal rela- Scenic Design with Marie tionship with Edwards, born out of their Davis Green. mutual involvement in TWIT, for truly After reading the play bringing the show to its full potential. and getting a chance to see - Davis Green’s set design, an who works to tempt Clay Williams he auditioned. (theShe playsname Lula, of the a flirtatious character, white not womto be “It’s oddly close to home,” confused with Edwards, who plays Wil- says Edwards of playing liams), a 22-year-old black male poet on his character. “The work on Photos by Chauncey Emerson a train car in 1964. the show has been tough, Despite the fact that the character Ben- it’s pretty heavy emotion- Zeev portrays is manipulative and at ally at times.” But, after all is said and tion of Dutchman and were very pres- Dutchman will begin tonight at 8 p.m. times cruel, she says that working on the done, including much memorization, he ent as the director approached the play. and continue on Saturday, May 9 in Stu- play has been an enjoyable process. also credits his relationship with Ben- For Bonjean, “the most rewarding part dio A at Cornerstone Arts Center. The “It helps that I am already very close Zeev and the rest of the cast as bringing of the experience has been working Friday night performance will feature with the other actor, Clay,” said Ben-Zeev. with a cast and production team who a post-performance talk-back session “In fact, our improvisational skills have product. are passionate about the material and with Professor Claire Garcia of the Eng- really come in handy during the process. theThe show race together relations into of the a polished 1960s in final the how it speaks to the world we are living lish department. Tickets available at We both continuously make an effort to U.S. have directly informed this produc- in today.” Worner desk. Summer events in sunny Colorado

Chromeo & ODESZA on Tuesday, May 26 may still be available at shop.bluegrass. ditional information is on csphilhar- ALYSSA MAVOR to jam the night away. Cashmere Cat, a com. monic.org Staff Writer rising artist known for his down-tempo/ electronic beats, and Classixx, known June 27 July 3-5 Staying in the Springs this summer? for their indie rock remixes, are open- Climb for Courage 11th Annual Pikes Peak Art & Music Never fear—Colorado is bustling with ing for them at 6:30 p.m. While tickets Colorado Springs Festival fabulous festivals, concerts, and art are currently sold out on the Red Rocks Colorado Springs events that you won’t want to miss. Here website, it’s always possible to snag one On June 27, the U.S. Air Force Academy are some of our top picks: online. Check out redrocksonline.com will team up with the Children’s Hospital Formerly known as the Pikes Peak for more info! Colorado Foundation to host Colorado Arts Fest, this festival features over 100 May 22-25 Springs’ only stair-climbing event. Par- national and local visual artists as well Denver Comic Con June 18-21 ticipants can sign up as individuals or as three days of music performances. Denver Telluride Bluegrass Festival teams to race around the Academy’s Fal- Hosted at America the Beautiful Park in Telluride con Stadium for over 2.7km and 2,700 downtown Colorado Springs, the festival Pop-culture fans, unite! The annual stairs to raise money for the foundation. features arts activities and is hosted by Denver Comic Con brings together com- The Telluride Bluegrass festival has Adult registration is $35 with a fundrais- the Pikes Peak Arts Council. People in- long been recognized for its celebrated ing minimum of $50. After the climb, a terested in becoming a member of the bluegrass acts and ‘festivarian’ culture. festival with games, activities, entertain- PPAC can visit pikespeakartscouncil. foric-junkies, a massive sci-fi celebration fanatics, anime of pop lovers, cul- Bands such as John Butler Trio, Tram- ment, and vendors will take place at the org/join. ture.fantasy Voted TV aficionados,“Best Fan Convention and movie 2013” buffs pled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon, and Academy. Participants must register by by Westward Magazine, DCC’s size has Yonder Mountain String Band stack the June 24. More information is online at Aug. 28 - Sept. 7 grown from 27,000 people in 2012 to 2015 lineup in what is sure to be the big- www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org Colorado State Fair over 86,000 people last year. gest year yet. Pueblo Attendees are often found in cosplay The four-day festival features free June 27 (read: costume-play), dressed as their workshops of informal musical perfor- Summer Symphony: Flash Cadillac The annual Colorado State Fair will favorite animated characters. The festi- mances for all ‘festivarians’ in addition and the Haunted Windchimes return to Pueblo starting this August, val features gaming and comic competi- to the main stage acts. Each year, musi- Colorado Springs bringing carnival rides, rodeos, and tions, panel discussions, and the chance cians and bands from all over the coun- concerts galore. Greasy fry bread, cot- to meet celebrities like Karen Gillian try take part in the Telluride Trouba- At 6 p.m. on June 27, retro rock band ton candy, and snow cones abound at from “Dr. Who” and Garrett Wang from dour and band competitions to win cash Flash Cadillac will be performing in Bear the western-themed festival. There will “Star Trek.” Day tickets can be purchased Creek Park accompanied by the Colora- at denvercomiccon.com/tickets. The Telluride Troubadour competition do Springs Philharmonic. Special guests arts exhibits, small animals, and live- isprizes designed and fine for instruments. songwriters that have The Haunted Windchimes, known for stockbe a plethora shows. The of contestsconcert lineup including features fine May 26 not been signed to a major label. Com- their Southern Colorado/Americana Tracy Lawrence, Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Chromeo & ODESZA petitors must perform original pieces in feel, will be introducing them. This fam- and Los Lonely Boys, with more to be an- Red Rocks hopes of receiving prizes, and the win- ily friendly event is free and open to the nounced. Tickets and prices are online ner has a chance to perform on the main public. People are encouraged to picnic at coloradostatefair.com. Live in the beautiful Red Rocks Amphi- stage of the festival! Accommodations at the event and local food, brews, and theatre, Funk on the Rocks will feature range from camping to cabins. Tickets wine will be available for purchase. Ad- 14 LIFE May 8, 2015

HEALTH BITES:

RUBY SAMUELS Staff Writer How real is A vegan’s guide to Coloradolege favorite that hasSprings many vegan options. You can pick your poison at Poor Richards, whether it is a mac- KELSEYemotional ZEIKEL eating, and what can Looking for some tasty vegan eats robiotic brown rice bowl with tofu Staff Writer near campus? It may seem like the and veggies, a chickpea and squash you do about it? act in a way without thinking prior downtown restaurant scene is mo- stew, or vegan pizza with dairy free and based on feelings in that instant. nopolized by green chili-smothered cheese and freshly baked vegan des- The rational mind, however, is able meat and cheese, but in reality there serts. Your omnivore friends will Psychotherapist Esther Kane has to reason that eating cookies this are some great options for plant- be happy with the famous meaty or been studying food, weight, and body second will not make any problem based eaters. Whether you are will- veggie-friendly pizzas, which can be image for 20 years and writes exten- go away or create any positive future ing to spend a few extra bucks for a custom designed by the slice. Mean- sively about the reasons why indi- feelings. The goal at the end of the vegan treat, or want to grab a cheaper while, enjoy browsing the adjoining viduals turn to food for reasons other day, experts say, is to have these two meal on the go, you will not go hun- bookstore, which stocks a variety of than true hunger. parts working in conjunction so that gry in Colorado Springs. plant-based cookbooks. She believes we turn to food when we make choices that make us happy, The purest vegan cuisine on this re- There are even a few good grab- we experience a number of differ- healthy, at peace, and most impor- view’s menu comes from Nourish Or- and-go options downtown. If you ent emotions—both positive (when tantly, in control. This all requires ganic juice bar on Pikes Peak Avenue. want a quick fast food meal that is we’re happy, celebrating, or having practice. Pre-made salads, smoothies and even light on your wallet and good for fun) and undesirable (tired, sad, de- Major tendencies include the de- homemade and packaged kale chips your health, then stop by Chipotle pressed). These emotions all serve a railment of mindful eating, distracted go for around $10, and the brightly and grab a brown rice bowl with veg- purpose in how we feel and act but eating, and eating without enjoy- designed juice bar also hosts vegan- gies and any other toppings you have shouldn’t be attached to our eating ment. Great ways to overcome these themed events a few times a year. in mind. habits. It is important to understand poor habits are to only eat while All of the produce going through Chipotle has stopped using any that food is a culturally important sta- seated and focus strictly on eating Nourish’s doors is 100 percent or- GMO (genetically modi�ied organism) ple of most holidays and celebrations. your meal without distraction from ganic, which is something to consider ingredients and will take Tiger Bucks The �lipside is when we overindulge work or the TV. We feel more satis- when choosing between Nourish and to pay for your meal. The Mediterra- and overeat all too often. Habits like �ied when meals contain an element its only other competitor in town, Ola. nean equivalent is Pita Pit, where you reaching for potato chips or cookies of enjoyment and when we are eating While some of the menu items at can get a cheap pita pocket sandwich when you’re bored or feeling sad can the particular foods we like and are Ola Juice Bar are a little pricey and or salad �illed with hummus and veg- be self-destructing. able to savor in terms of factors like not 100 percent organic, you can gies the next time you need a quick The solution is to increase aware- taste and texture. still walk in with $10 and receive a bite. ness by analyzing your thoughts and Some of us never take the time to rainbow colored vegan meal. There If you are interested in updates on feelings on a regular basis. We all �igure out what we really like, even is everything from customized rice the vegan restaurant scene in Colora- need to be better at replacing mind- as college students. Part of the prob- bowls and build-your-own nut butter do Springs, J.L. Fields is a local vegan less snacking with more productive lem with American food habits is that breakfast wraps to smoothies, sal- activist and educator who writes a activities. we rush through meals and pay little ads and exquisite acai bowls. You can monthly vegan restaurant review for According to Esther Kane, “When attention to what we’re consuming. even chat with the person behind the the Gazette. we �ight with ourselves about digging Taking an honest look at when, why, counter as they prepare your fresh J.L. also runs the Colorado Springs into the cookie bag, the two parts of and what you’re eating on a daily ba- meal just a couple of feet away. Vegan & Vegetarian group on Meet- the mind at work are the emotional sis. It can have signi�icant bene�icial If you are looking for a more om- up.com for those who want to get to and the rational.” effects on you’re the relationship be- nivore friendly environment, Poor know some local vegan community The emotional mind compels us to tween your mind and body. Richards is a classic Colorado Col- members.

TOM CRANDALL Staff Writer (1993) where tragedy can emotionally ts the �ilm’s serious tone by reminding of others. Benigni’s ‘Life isexhaust Beautiful’: the viewer, the comedy Why of “Life theam audience I laughing of the prisoners’ life andat theIn addition Holocaust? to using comedy in an effec- is Beautiful” reinvigorates and disrupts death situation. tive, unconventional way, “Life is Beauti- the viewer. It brings a jarring, critical eye In other moments, the �ilm’s comedy ful” is a classic �ilm and a must-see. It’s It’s dif�icult to convince yourself to to a scene to which you may “go numb” seems to reject its seriousness. While in a �ilm that will make you laugh and cry. watch a serious, depressing movie, but in a pure drama. The �ilm is split into two the camp, Guido tries to protect his son, While of course many other �ilms use it’s perhaps even more dif�icult to watch sections: life pre-Holocaust and life mid- Joshua, by convincing him that the camp comedy to explore war, several other a funny, depressing movie. American Holocaust. At �irst, the comedy appears is a children’s game. Italian �ilms juxtapose suffering with �ilms tend to portray serious, traumatic benign; tragedy awaits but you can laugh When Joshua tells his father he heard comedy well, such as “La Strada” (1954) events like war as either strictly drama without feeling uneasy. that they make buttons and soap out of and “Seven Beauties” (1975). While dra- or strictly comedy, and it’s clear what As the �ilm transitions into life during people, Guido laughs, saying, “Just imag- ma may depict the horrors of war more “side” the �ilm chooses. Take “Saving Pri- the Holocaust, it raises the stakes of its ine, tomorrow morning I wash my hands accurately, �ilms like “Life is Beautiful” vate Ryan” (1998), where the �ilm makes comedy, thus raising the stakes of the with Bartolomeo!” (a cellmate). His bring new, critical energy to drama, of- clear that it will be a harrowing drama laughs. Soon, you’re caught laughing comment is funny but graphic, leading fering the viewer a strange, uniquely from the graphic, opening battle scene, when people are actually dying. the viewer to feel potentially confused unsettling experience of war and human just as in “M*A*S*H” (1972), where the In one funny scene, Guido fakes being a about laughing at the extreme expense suffering. �ilm markets itself as a comedy imme- macho, Fascist inspector diately with its cast of goofy, army sur- visiting Dora’s elemen- geons. tary school. Making an effective dramatic and co- He, of course, visits the medic war �ilm presents many dif�icul- school to woo Dora but ties, the most obvious being the fact that must pass as an inspec- the �ilm could be perceived as a mockery tor by performing a Fas- of human suffering. cist speech for the school However, the Italian �ilm “Life is Beau- about why Aryans are tiful” (1977) explores life during the the superior. Holocaust from the perspective of a Jew- The scene is obviously ish, Italian family in a way that doesn’t comedic, as the real in- limit itself to drama or comedy, instead spector even runs down presenting both life and suffering in a the hallway to catch him, uniquely fragile way. but its comedy stems Through WWII, Italy suffered not only from the �ilm’s decision the rise and fall of dictator Benito Mus- to have it be comedic solini but also Nazi occupation and im- without consequences. prisonment. “Life is Beautiful” follows a Later, imprisoned in an funny Italian-Jew Guido’s romantic pur- internment camp, Guido suit of a schoolteacher, Dora, as they live volunteers to translate a through the Holocaust, making you won- Nazi of�icer’s rules, mak- der why you’re laughing at such tragedy. ing up funny, Italian mis- Unlike �ilms like “Schindler’s List” translations. This reaser- May 8, 2015 LIFE 15 SOCC VOICES: Jack Douglas what else we need to put into it to make ERIN SUGARMAN it a complete song. I don’t write all the Staff Writer He says that songs he writes himself Jack Douglas walked into the study songs for Touch It.” room where I was waiting for him. He was holding a chicken Parmesan sand- have less emphasis on completion, and wich loaded with marinara sauce and there is an added level of complexity to- sprinkled with cheese. He sat in the chair tenfilling for up a theband sound are onlikely his altered own with and a next to me and put his feet up on the single instrument. Songs that are writ table as he began to bite into his sand- other musicians. changed“It’s interesting due to the that influence songs of somehow so many come from nowhere and as you’re creat- forgetwich. Atabout first, thehe tooksandwich the time as weto chewkept - between his thoughts, but he seemed to it was only half eaten. ingAlthough them you he figure doesn’t out fully what understand they’re go talking, and by the end of our interview ing to be in grander terms,” he said. that the songs performed by Touch It andDuring he took our his interview, time to think I noticed out each his his own creative process, he believes voice sounded deeper than normal,- writes by himself. He calls them “cre- fully. have a level of superiority to songs he response, speaking slowly and thought anative amalgam projects,” of six and talented says that musicians’ as they himDouglas’s up for piano parents lessons involved when him he withwas work together on the song, it becomes music when he was very young, signing- Douglas holds a strong musical pres- individual sounds. stickfive years with guitar old. He for went the remainder on to take of leshis as most people know him as the singer Photos By Erin Sugarman By Photos timesons at in home guitar in and Atlanta. violin, He but taught chose him to- ence on campus as a member of Touch It,- self a musician outside of the band as material that’s been written it’s going of the band. However, he considers him to come out in some way or another. It’s will remain playing with them until that self harmonica in college, and can also lessons at school. He’s played in a num- - day.graduate, He doesn’t according see to himself Douglas, stopping and he his“fiddle band around and for on himself. the banjo.” He’s currently well. He is a music minor, and still takes Douglas writes his own songs, both for- Mic night and Coburn Unplugged. nice that I have two outlets for my musi- ber of events by himself, such as Open- cal expression.” playingWhen I after asked college, Douglas and if there will continuewas any- Douglasin the band was Touch also It,in which a band Douglas in high de - Douglas said that everyone has an in- tothing utilize else it heas anwanted expressive to add tool. or wanted scribes as a “hard drunk party band.” lowsHaving him twoto focus sources on different of musical aspects expres of herent drive to identify something as a also played guitar and wrote songs. sion has been good for him, as each al creative outlet. Music, playing, and writ- school,“When called I write Lotus for myself Slide, I insort which of get he a inside my heart and it needs to come ing serve such a purpose for him. As long people to know, he made me promise his musicianship, “there’s a lot of music isas beingit continues able to to share bring himsomething joy, it will that re I to include his advise in my piece. “Start - main an outlet. “I think my favorite part your own band at CC,” he said. “If you good feel, maybe write a verse or write a heout. said. Sometimes it comes out for Touch It ordon’t you like do whatlike the I have music to say at CC about but music,you’re chorus, and then let that lead into what and sometimes it comes out for myself,” spend time on and value in my life with or my music, or any of the music at CC, ever the song is going to be,” he said. otherTouch people, It will in stayhopes together that they until will theyalso “When I write for Touch It, it’s the same, “Music is one of my favorite things to enjoy and value that experience,” he said. not quite satisfied, start your own band but I’ll let everyone else fill it out and see do, and when you have a lot of musical and quit complaining.” Towkio still searching for his BRUNETTES ON BOOKS:

Becca Gasperoni & The idea that he could murder such a Kristi murray all hope to suppress within ourselves. RAIN ROBINSON Staff Writers Staff Writer Money Crew. Stephen King’s ‘A Death’ own sound in .WAVas the objectives Theory behind the Save young girl is difficult to accept because Asthis we truth follow would the revealdebate the surrounding dark and “It’s my job to make you think, appeared in the March 9 edition of The violent aspects present in humankind. Save Money Crew, a Chicago based- weand an make army music full ofthat generals you feel,” here said to Stephen King’s short story “A Death” with Trusdale and we hope that he is in- collective/squad has an impressive Towkio in the song. “It’s Save Money, his guilt, we find that we sympathize roster: Chance the Rapper, Vic Men New Yorker. The story is concise, fast- sa, Joey Purp, Donnie Trumpet, just push the envelope.” paced, and unsettling. From his perch- nocent of this violent crime. The story mixtape.to name a few. One member of the toIt bring would something seem, then, new thatto the Towkio game pressionsatop the of throne the human of American psyche through horror, contains repulsive sexual elements that crew, Towkio, just dropped a new withand the their Save music. Money Towkio Crew wants are trying peo- King’s ability to expose the dark re withsimultaneously the crime shockpresents and himcaptivate as rather us. - ple to feel and think after and while Trusdale’s denial of his involvement Thanks to Towkio’s involvement listening to this mixtape. plotlineshorrific encountersand dynamic translates characters. well to complexities and twisted nature of with the Save Money Crew, the mix Although Towkio wishes to push popular fiction by means of captivating hissimplistic character. and Trusdale childish, acts revealing as a mir the- tape features an impressive roster theof collaborations mixtape to hit from the theground collective run- He has penned over 50 novels and 200 that people refuse to acknowledge and ning.as well The as albumother producers,features Chance allowing the tothe be envelope lacking foresight of the hip while hop Towkio game itshort can stories,be surprising gathering and arather large andshocking loyal ror, reflecting the aspects of humanity appearswith his tomusic, still bethis searching mixtape forseems his tofan think following. that soWhen many you readers read his connect work, - - sound. This mixtape appears to be with his writing. dale’schoose guilt to deny would within be themselves.an acceptance of Rapper, Vic Mensa, Donnie Trumpet- more of an exploration; while it has For Sheriff Barclay, accepting Trus- and some fire beat makers, Kay the tragic and twisted tale of sexual re- herent part of his own humanity. Bar- thetranada album and as Lido.a whole. These And collabora if those its own unique touch. The songs fea- His novel “Carrie,” for example, tells- claythe darkness denies the and possibility violence thatthat Trusdaleis an in reasonstions create weren’t a very enough eclectic of feelan forin- an overall upbeat feel, each song has sound and the songs produced by pression, religious fervor, and adoles order to protect himself from realizing Towkio brought the likes of The turing Chance definitely reflect his cent trauma. The novel is repulsive and- hiscould own have impulses committed and capabilities. such a crime The in centive to give the mixtape a listen,- - eralhorrific, different and yeteditions. has been adapted into - Kaytranada and Lido are definitely two film versions and reprinted in sev due to the repressions it exposes. duceSocial the Experiment, album. Chance the Rap influenceda unique sound by their we own can music;attribute how to storyThis isstory chilling is not and exactly disturbing, a beach largely read persTowkio new droppedproject/band, a single to helpfrom pro the Towkioever, those himself. that aren’t seem to lack “A Death” reveals deep-rooted human- to entertain you in the upcoming sum- Although the mixtape lacks a dis- repressions, as the story follows the trial ofThe Jim Trusdale,most striking who aspectis convicted of this of storymur mixtape a while back called “Heaven that it did not put Towkio on the isdering the fact a 10-year-old that the reader girl. and the char- start.mer months, While lacking but it’s some a fast of and the exciting fantas- Only Knows,” featuring Lido, Chance tinct identity, that doesn’t mean acters must confront the innermost ter- story that will captivate you from the the Rapper, and Eryn Allen Kane. This song gives a good hint of what theremap; is Towkio no doubt is definitelythat Towkio someone will be himself is the epitome of the animalistic becausetical elements it is so common realistic to and King’s exposing. works, vibes the mixtape has to offer. It also ato household watch. Once name he like finds Chance. his sound, rifying parts of themselves. Trusdale Don’tthe story read is this perhaps one at even night! more horrific gives us a glimpse into what Towkio wants to do with his music, as well and horrific parts of humanity that we 16 LIFE May 8, 2015 cc lens: Blues and Shoes

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