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RUSGA candidates voice goals for 2007-2008 Ashton Do office, current RUSGA President Trucco said. spective on campus issues. Still, they Staff Reporter Risschie Aran believed that the candi­ Chief Justice candidate Trisha Curtis all agreed on the importance of student dates should be ready to commit to said she was frustrated by students involvement. Without student body Candidates for president, vice pres­ their goals. who did not know the _rules when participation in the senate, RUSGA's ident, and chief justice sat in a panel "They might start something," Aran showing up to judicial board hearings. influence was limited, the candidates answering questions for the RUSGA said, "but they might not see it come Her top priority was to make the rules said. election debate Monday night. into full fruition for years.· clear to incoming students and to be To close the evening's debate, each Eager for an opportunity to build stu­ Vice Presidential candidate "impartial" in her rulings. candidate made his or her closing dent rapport, the candidates each Stephanie Braselton pointed out the As Chief Justice, Marisa Texidor argument. declared the major issues they wanted lack of student awareness and involve­ wanted to uncover unseen perspec­ "Apathy is the glove into which evil to tackle in the upcoming year. ment in RUSGA activities as the main tives at judicial board meetings. She slips its hand," said Garth. "Go out and Zac Garth, a presidential candidate, issues she wanted to address. She noted her experience and understand­ vote." named campus diversity as the issue wanted "all voices to be heard" and ing of judicial board responsibilities as he wanted to address most. There is a called for diversity in representation in her primary assets. lot of room for improvement in engag­ the student senate. Each candidate had a different per- ing minorities, commuters, and nursing Marcus Trucco, her opposing Vice students into the Regis community, he Presidential candidate, found the need W ednesday Thursday said. to maintain an atmosphere of "legiti­ On the other hand, Liz Carr, also a macy and professionalism" as his chief presidential candidate, saw opportuni­ concern for the year. He added that 10:30{;;:i~ Vote·' i~~!{a 10:50 ty for Campus Safety to improve its attendance at senate meetings has left 11:30 , 1:30 10:50 , 1:45 services to students. The number of more to be desired. Student Center Student Center blue emergency lights was inadequate "My biggest goal would be to have 5:00 , 5:30 and should be increased, she added. 100-percent attendance at least one 5:00 , 5:30 Based on his own experience in student senate meeting next year," Student Center Student Center 2 Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Highlander News Contact the Highlander Women's history month highlights history, successes, and future of 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 women in society Denver, CO 80221 to grow and more people will become Caitlin Healy classes for Regis students and mem­ Our Mission: aware of the problem that women face Staff Reporter bers of the community. The major As the staff of the Regis University speaker for this year's event is Elaine in society. As Garza explained, weekly publication, the Highlander, Brown, who was the only female achieving equality for women starts Spring Break. March Madness. St. we intend to serve the campus and leader for the Black Panther Party. with educating people and allowing Patrick's Day. These are just a few of the neighborhood by providing a She works for equal rights for under­ them to see the problems with gender the events on students' minds this forum wherein ideas are explored privileged people, especially women, roles. Garza stated that "while we month. Many people do not, however, and news is provided. Our publica- blacks, and children. Her event, titled have come a long way, we still have a realize March is also home to tion is designed to cultivate 'Resolving issues of Race, Gender and ways to go in achieving equality." Women's History Month. According to awareness, understanding and Class," will be held on Wednesday, Event times will be presented Lisa Garza, associate sociology pro­ dialogue about matters of March 21 in the Dining Hall. through many means including the fessor and the director of events, the community importance. purpose of Women's History Month is The past few years have brought in Highlander, local newspapers, posters, over 200 people for the highlighted spokes people, and flyers. Not only to "share the experiences and contri­ Editor-in-Chief butions that women have had and speakers and Garza is optimistic that does Regis celebrate Women's History made in our society." Brown's speech will attract, if not the Month, but it also offers many classes Jacqueline Kharouf Nationally, Women's History was same number, even more people. studying the history of women and how celebrated originally for one day, which When Garza took over the program that has affected the roles of women in Associate Editor was later expanded to a week, and in 2005, she tried to bring in a more the world today. According to Garza, Maricor Coquia finally to an entire month. At Regis, the diverse group of speakers. She want­ the Women's Studies program at initial program was called Great ed the voices of those that are not Regis hopes to achieve equality for Opinions Editor Women of Spirit week. The title was prevalent in society to be heard. women through the study of gender elle thomas switched when Garza took over the Garza has also attempted to bring in roles, historically important women, program in 2005. people that are better known or have and different experiences that women Sports Editor have faced and are still facing in the The program will include not only a larger name recognition. Garza is Katie Simons series of speakers, but entail open hopeful that the program will continue male dominated world . Spotlight Editor Upcoming Human Dignity Week examines social justice issues Derek Miller within the context of human life Photography Editor Graham Hunt Amy Smith Department at Regis put together Department of Peace and Nonviolence Staff Reporter Human Dignity Week to highlight the legislation. The primary objective is to inherent sanctity and dignity of human support those already building peace Staff Photographer On April 4, 2004, Army Specialist life. The week of March 11 through as well as augment our current prob­ Brett Stakelin Casey Sheehan was one of the many March 17 will be devoted to examining lem solving modalities. On Thursday, soldiers that died serving our country social justice through the lens of digni­ the "Dignity in Iraq: Re-Humanization Online Editors in Iraq. According to The Military ty, life, and Catholic social teaching. of the Iraqi People" presentation will C.J. Kummer Times, shortly after Sheehan's death Each day, a unique event will take take place in the Science Amphitheater Zach Owens his mother, Cindy Sheehan, requested place to celebrate various human from 7-9 p.m. Guest speaker Dahlia a face-to-face meeting with President rights and demonstrate commitment to Wasfi M.D., an Iraqi native, will be Senior Reporter speaking out against the negative George W. Bush to discuss why her making positive changes. Erica Easter son had been sent to fight in Iraq. T.J . Bowen, coordinator of Human impact of the U.S. invasion on the Iraqi Bush never responded to the grieving Dignity Week, explained that the people. T.J Westphal, a member of the Correspondent Reporter mother. As a result, Cindy Sheehan events will cover "life issues along the U.S. Army, will also be sharing his per­ Matt Zavala developed an anti-war activist camp full spectrum-from the unborn to the sonal experiences and moral struggles outside of George W. Bush's ranch in elderly." with serving in Iraq. On Friday, Regis Crawford, Texas to amplify the human "Human Dignity Week will be a great will celebrate Human Dignity Week Staff Reporters cost and devastating consequences of opportunity to exercise compassion for with the Jammin' for Dignity Concert Bobby Morgan war. Within days, thousands of anti­ the inherent dignity of all humankind," from 8:30-11p.m. in the Dining Hall. On Sarah Wernimont war protestors from all over the coun­ Bowen said. Saturday, a Pro-Peace March and Jessica Knapp try flocked to Crawford to join Sheehan Following set up on Sunday, a Rally will take place at 11 a.m. The Jen Janes in what became known as Camp speaker will be addressing the issue of march will begin at 17th and Vince Garzone Casey. the Death Penalty and its relation to Halliburton and end at the West Ashton Do Last year, several Regis students human dignity at the Romero House Capitol steps. David Vranicar developed "Camp Casey on the Quad" from 6-8 p.m on Monday, March 12. 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Arvada / Wheat Ridge Editorials are the opinions of the author and therefore may not nec­ th essari0ly reflect the views of Regis 64 & Wadsworth 303-423-1139 University or the Highlander. 24 beds NO APPOINTMENTS Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Highlander 3 News Possible abduction on campus cleared Students Crash into racial discussion as "non-incident" Ashton Do "I thought it was interesting that Maricor Coquia William. Thus, a lot of the investigation Staff Reporter while we don't call other people by Associate Editor was spent clearing out the owners of racial slurs, 'they' called each other the the cars in Lot 3. Sophomore Chaitu Catha had his 'n-word' quite liberally in the movie," Rumors spread quickly of a possi­ A list of student swipes from the first taste of racism after moving to the said freshman Dan Van der Vieren, ble abduction on campus following the Dining Hall were part of the investiga­ United States from India. In high referring to a scene of two black men night of Tuesday, February 13. tion. "Sodexho was helpful in getting school, he was made fun of for being fighting over the control of a car. However, Bill Williams, director of us a list of the students who ate in the "brown." While some could argue that racial Campus Safety, clarified the night's Cafeteria that night," explained "Why can't we see beyond color and slurs could be used in endearing ways, events in a Campus Safety update: Williams. Residence Life also cooper­ instead judge on qualities in this coun­ attendees came to agreement that "The Denver Police and Campus ated 1n the investigation. 43 students try?" Catha asked. slurs were inappropriate no matter the Safety investigated [a possible abduc­ were initially unaccounted for-but by Regis students posed that same context of their usage. tion in progress] and based on witness midnight; all students were checked question about racial tension after a "I do react to that word," said Sandra interviews determined that an abduc­ out. screening of Crash in the Ranger Grille Mitchell, the associate to the provost tion had not occurred but instead, the After thorough investigation, last Wednesday. for diversity, "Folks who know the his­ situation was most likely a domestic Williams explained the case was listed A thought-provoking film about racial tory of that word don't like it." disturbance." as a "rolling domestic," only to be tension set in Los Angelos, Crash As the dialogue progressed, many Williams explained that around 7:15 cleared later by the Denver Police explored troubling interactions nodded over questions about racism's that night, two Regis students were on Department as a "non-incident." between different racial groups. impact on the educational system. the steps in front the Dayton Memorial Furthermore, Williams explained that "It's one of the most pure and hon­ Although there were no specific resolu­ Library. While "having a smoke,• wrote no one has come forward to file a com­ est movies about racism in our tions for institutional racism, Garza one of the students, "I heard a female plaint of a possible abduction. With the American society," said Dr. Sally emphasized its impact on different eth­ yell '.get your hands off me!'" For a few lack of evidence, he said, the sup­ Spencer-Thomas, director of nic groups by pointing out the annual minutes, Williams said, the students posed "abduction" was rationally just a Leadership Development and 58 percent dropout rate for Latinos in had simply heard what seemed to be a heated argument between a male and Behavioral Promotion. high school. typical argument between a female female. Dr. Lisa Garza, a sociology profes­ "America is the land of opportunity," and male-it wasn't until the students Williams assured that in any situa­ sor and the evening's facilitator, began said a student teacher that attended heard the female scream "get your tion, Campus Safety will respond with the dialogue by asking for a show of the dialogue. "But only for the privi­ hands of me!" thal the students decid­ as much haste and necessary man­ hands of who had seen Crash before. leged." ed to contact Campus Safety. power to analyze and clear the situa­ A multitude of hands went up. In the midst of all the stories and Immediately after Campus Safety tion. He also emphasized that students "I think you pick up on something dif­ experiences shared, dialogue partici­ received a call, Williams said campus who feel unsafe on campus should uti­ ferent every time you watch this pants came to agreement that individ­ officers were on the scene (Lot 3) with­ lize the campus phones located in movie," Garza said. uals bear the ultimate responsibility in in one to two minutes. About five min­ every parking lot. And if in fear of an Attendees were asked to write down ending racism. Individuals, they decid­ utes afterwards, six to seven Denver abduction, Williams said "to get as their initial thoughts and reactions after ed, too often consider themselves sep­ patrol cars responded to the scene, much attention as possible; honk your the film. With those impressions as a arated from racism in society. said Williams. "It's our job to respond in horn, scream-we can't do anything if foundation for discussion, the dialogue "Still, things are better than they mass, to get as much manpower there we don't know that it's happening." began with attendees sharing their were before the civil rights to help analyze the scene." In the end, if the situation were real­ personal observations of racism in movement," Garza said. Williams explained that they treated ly as bad as the rumors had made it to everyday life. The film and dialogue was part of the the scene as if an abduction had be, Williams explained higher security "I think it's a problem that people "Choose Your Destiny" speaker series occurred. Campus Safety closed down standards would have been enacted laugh or make jokes out of prejudice," sponsored by the offices of Leadership Lot 3, inspecting the area for any evi­ from the following night onward. "We said sophomore Ashley Comminiello. Development, the Associate Provost dence of an abduction. All cars were wouldn't be having students walk Others elaborated by observing that for Diversity, Student Activities, and also checked to ensure all their owners alone to their dorms and classes at the prevalent usage of racial slurs in CHOICES. The next speaker series were accounted for. "We assumed the night anymore," he said. mainstream society, the "n-word" in event will focus on the role of Arabs in female was forced into a car," said particular, was troubling. terrorism. ,,te S/11 .:::,.~ ~- ..... t.O ~ et' el t,;1~ ,,,~ H urnan Dignity Week ., Our Interests Are the Same A Promotion of Human Dignity Inherent in All Sunday, March 11- Saturday, March 17 Witnessing Human Dignity in the Sudan, Iraq, the Death Penalty, and Sexual Diversity

Social Justice Involvement Meeting Sunday 5:00-6:00p.m. (Aspen Room) Mass 7:30p.m. Presentation on the Dept. of Peace and Camp Dignity Set-up 5:00-7:30p.m. Nonviolence 6:00-7:00p.m. Monday Campfire Discussions 9:00-11:00p.m. Tabling on the Quad (Student Center if bad weather) Thursday 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Tabling on the Quad (Student Center if bad weather) Romero House: The Death Penalty 6:00-8:00p.m. 11:00a.m.-1 :OOp.m. Campfire Discussions 9:00-11:00p.m. Dignity in Iraq: Re-Humanization of the Iraqi Tuesday People 7:00-9:00p.m. in Science Amp. Tabling on the Quad (Student Center if bad weather) Campfire Discussions 9:00-11:00p.m. 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Friday Jammin' for Dignity: The Flobots, Denver Slam Consistent Ethic of Life Dialog 5:30-7:00p.m. \ Campfire Discussions 9:00-11 :OOp.m. Team 8:30-11:00p.m. in Dining Hall Wednesday Campfire Discussions 11:00-12:00p.m. Tabling on the Quad (Student Center if bad weather) Saturday 11 :OOa.m.-1 :OOp.m. Pro-Peace March and Rally, Denver

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_4 Highlander___.. ______Opinions ..,.._------'~==;.;..o...o,..;;;;..;;:==.L...!::~~!!.!.Wednesday, February 28, 2007 News Media: A Taste Test Accommodatin.g Lent Jessica Knapp seems to be the right number for most reliable newspaper" while it Jen Janes Opinions Writer Christians to prove their faith. Opinions Writer reports that one can reach Hell via the But something that I have never Florida Everglades? Every year on a been able _to_ unde~tand is why during Could it be that there is a better I will be the first particular Lent, Chnstians give something up. chance of WWN being "the world's to admit that mine Wednesday in Spiritho~e.com expl~i~s th~t giving up most reliable newspaper" than there is is not a refined February, I wonder something for Lent ~s a discipline for of Fox News being "fair and bal­ news media why I see so many learning self-control· and a way "to anced"? This is a daunting proposal, palette. Keeping students wander­ identify with Christ's sufferings." abreast of local, although I would agree that there is a ing around campus After reading this, I began to wonder national, and world better chance that a man could eat too with smudges on about all the people I have known over news was so highly much spicy mustard and gain the abil­ their foreheads. the years who have given something discouraged in my ity to see the future than there is that a Then it occurs to me, that being on a up for Lent. Is it really honoring the family that flipping to CNN was one of 15-year-old boy is expressing morbid somewhat religious campus, there Lent season if we give up candy, diet my most singularly shocking acts of disdain for all American culture by must be some sort of religious holiday coke, cell phones, driving cars, watch­ teenage rebellion. I also very firmly mourning the death of his father in connected with it. Indeed, this past ing television, eating Big Macs and believe that The Onion is truly Iraq. buying things we cant afford? Why is How are we even to know if what Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, a "America's Finest News Source." it so simple to give up something that we read and watch from traditional critical Catholic holiday leading up to You may wonder why I just demol­ is so trivial during a holiday that means news media sources is accurate? For many important ones. ished my credibility in administering so much to Christians the world over? all we know, the military really could be this news media taste test, but I assure Lent is about purging our body and building stealth fighters out of cotton so Ash Wednesday marks the you, I am following in the footsteps of our minds of what is sinful. What I've the greats. Take The Daily Show with they look like clouds, and WWN really first day of Lent. When I was realized is that these things .. .candy, Jon Stewart, for example: a show could be "the world's most reliable diet coke, and Big Macs are often con­ whose website unabashedly pro­ newspaper." We rely heavily on the a kid, I used to think that Lent sumed beyond necessity. For claims, "One anchor, five correspon­ news to form our worldview, but so lit­ was something that came out Christians, they can drive individuals to dents, zero credibility." It won an tle of it is not called into question of the dryer. After being told one or many of the seven deadly sins, Emmy. somewhere along the line. If I remem­ like Gluttony and Sloth. Talking on my Fox News, on the other hand, has ber my American history correctly, it about a million times that it cell phone and driving a car also repre­ claimed to be "fair and balanced," but was sensationalistic journalism that was L-I-N-T that came out of sent Sloth, and Greed for material pos­ despite the fact that some of Fox's sit­ incited our public wrath to support sessions. coms have won Emmys, I could find some pretty gnarly wars. How do we the dryer, I decided to make it • What I learned about Lent is also not a single instance of the news net­ know that isn't happening now? my quest this year to under­ true for every Christian holiday: there work winning one. While I have more questions than answers on the topic of the reliability of stand what Lent is. is a certain amount of modem adapta­ tion we must undertake when practic­ I also very firmly believe traditional media, I have no questions at all regarding the accuracy of the ing these holidays. If we are truly that The Onion is truly Weekly World News, The Onion, or the Ash Wednesday marks the first day going to understand what Jesus felt as Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I know of Lent. When I was a kid, I used to he wandered through the· desert for "America's Finest News it's all for fun, and I always see in these think that Lent was something that forty days, we can only do so by hon­ Source." media some glimmer of wisdom, even came out of the dryer. After being told estly depriving ourselves of something if only on a hidden satirical level. about a million times that it was L-1-N­ that is critically important in our lives. So, for all this bittersweet taste-test­ T that came out of the dryer, I decided In doing this, Christians fulfill the prom­ Furthermore, take a look at the ing, which news source is the most to make it my quest this year to under­ ise they have made to learn self-con­ Weekly World News, a publication with delectable? Which is the Ranch dress­ stand what Lent is. trol and sorrow for their wrong doings. headlines enlightening us to the exis­ ing to my spaghetti noodles, the Lent is a period of forty days that If you are not Christian and have tence of a man who can telepathically peanut butter to my pickles, the salsa forces one to look at morality and sin never celebrated Lent, take the time communicate with ketchup, which to my potatoes? Or, to settle for less, straight in the eye. Probably th& most this year to reflect on your life and one made over 26 million dollars in total cir­ which is least likely to contain arsenic? fascinating thing I've learned about major thing you could do without. If culation revenues in 1998, according And the winner is ... The Highlander!. Lent and its forty days of purging is the nothing else, you too can learn self­ to Magazine Publishers of America, Yay! Go Highlander!. This is the most fact that it stands for more than just control and adapt to a world where and supposedly has the eighth highest reliable, and by far the tastiest, procla­ one journey. Explorefaith.org explains there is one less thing we can all live circulation in the world. mation you will ever hear in any form of that the forty days are significant for without. Keeping this in mind, I have Does credibility even matter to our news media ... the forty days Jesus wandered in the decided to give something up for Lent news media? Or to us, for that matter? (Jacqueline Kharouf told me that if I desert, the forty days Moses spent on myself. Always wanting to give up dat­ Why is it that countless media connois­ didn't say, "The Highlander' she'd cut M~unt Sinai with God, the forty days ing, I brush aside this idea and have seurs complained when Fox News off my hands so I couldn't write any­ EhJah spent walking to Mount Horeb decided on something that is a bit claimed to be "fair and balanced," and more.) the forty days and nights God made it more meaningful in this Lenten now touts, "We report. You decide," but rain in the story of Noah, and the forty Season: for forty days I will give up fast no one complains that the Weekly years the Hebrew people wandered to food (gasp*). World News calls itself "the world's the Promised Land. Indeed, forty Lent: What it's really about Dan Daly, S.J. decided not to worry about what he And he wouldn't compromise, just to must have been pleased. Finally, he Homily for 1st was going to eat for the rest of his life. get a foot in the door or to be more was making some inroads; finally, Sunday of Lent It's not that he continued to fast or that successful. influential people were beginning to lis­ he would never again enjoy a good ten . That invitation not withstanding, During these meal. Jesus loved to eat; he appreci­ Jesus invites us not to worry Jesus continued to tell the Pharisees 40 days of Lent ated a fine cup of wine. But Jesus about such things either: that they were hypocrites who had little wasn't going to worry about food. He we try to slow about the food we are going to compassion and were leading the peo­ down just a little wasn't going to plan his life around the ple astray. He said so because it was bit. We try to next meal. There were plenty of times eat or the clothes we are going the truth. But it meant the end of the make time for a that Jesus and the disciples ran out of to wear. We don't want get so dinner invitations. little reflection food or went to bed hungry. That's just Jesus invites us not to sell our souls and a little prayer to get a better per­ the way it was when you lived life on preoccupied with the sale at either. It's great to be popular or influ­ spective on things in the midst of our the road. Macy's or our trip to the ential. We meet a few key people, Jesus invites us not to worry about busy lives. Jesus did the same thing at Bahamas that we will fail to make some connections, and sudden­ the start of his public life. He made a such things either: about the food we ly we're getting invitations to elegant 40-day retreat in the desert. He are going to eat or the clothes we are attend to other things that are parties at nice homes near Congress going fo wear. In the grand scheme of reflected on his life thus far, he pon­ much more important. Park. We're drinking Chilean wines dered the road that lay ahead, and he things food and clothes don't make and eating hors d'oeuvres and chatting made some decisions: decisions about much difference. We don't want get so with charming people who want to get preoccupied with the sale at Macy's or how he would spend his 40 days in the It's not that Jesus didn't enjoy suc­ to know us better. It's all very nice. our trip to the Bahamas that we will fail desert and, more importantly, deci­ cess. He was delighted when a big Maybe we are a rising star in our to attend to other things that are much sions about how he would live the rest crowd would gather to listen to his company. We've just gotten a promo­ more important. of his life. word~. ,But he didn't tickle their ears; tion; the Vice President has taken us Out in the desert, the devil showed Out in the desert, Jesus decided not he d1dn t tell them nice things just to out to lunch. Suddenly, newer employ­ Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. to worry about what he was going to get them to come back. He never pan­ ees at the finn want to become our But Jesus decided that he would not eat. During his 40 days of retreat, dered to the powerful to win an proteges; they seek us out for some sell his soul to the devil to be popular Jesus didn't have much to eat at all. endorsement. advice. It's all very nice having some or influential. He wanted only to listen He wanted to focus his attention on One ~ay Jesus was invited to din­ influence and being popular. _ to God's word and to follow God's lead. prayer. And more than that, Jesus ner of Simon the Pharisee. Jesus See Lent on page 5 Wednesday, February 28, 200? Opinions ______.:..:Hi:::'g2.:h=l=a=n=d.;:.:er:.....::.S Lent from page 4 claimed any special privileges as Alternative energy is at the forefront in CO God's Son. And he wasn't about to Dylan Engberg National Renewable Energy laborato­ But popularity in certain social cir­ start now. There must have been times when Opinions Writer ry. cles comes with some strings Within the state government, House atta~hed. For one thing, we can't keep Jesus wanted to claim special privi­ The Colorado 2007 legislative ses­ bill 1281 will increase the number of seeing our beer-drinking buddies from leges. Like the time he healed a blind sion opened up with the "Colorado homes and businesses powered by the old neighborhood. We'll have to man in the Temple. It was a wonderful promise," as outlined by Governor Bill alternative energies and set higher cut ties with them. And we certainly miracle, but the scribes and the Ritter. One of the key points about the standards for the use of alternative can't keep marching in political Pharisees were so blind that they "Colorado Promise· was the need and energies used by utilities companies protests; that will never go over. refused to see it. They said that the desire for more renewable and alterna­ within Colorado. Also, incentives are Popularity comes·with some expecta­ blind man was never really blind in the tive energy resources, while creating being introduced for companies that tions. Maintaining our rising-star sta­ first place or that Jesus was using sor­ jobs and promoting business in the use alternative energies. For instance, tus at the office isn't easy either. We'll cery to cure him. Jesus must have state. Gov. Ritter's promise states, "A House bill 1191 (M.May R-Parker) have to work late during the week and been tremendously frustrated. He more robust, energy-efficient economy would give tax breaks to companies come in on Saturdays and generally probably wanted to make some incred­ will create significant job growth, that use property to create energy cre­ cut down on the time we spend with ible display of God's power, like fire reduce air pollution and return hun­ ation. Essentially, solar plants and our families. We'll have to go along raining down from the sky, just so peo­ ple would see and believe. But Jesus dreds of millions of dollars to the busi­ wind farms would be exempt from pay­ with top management, and fire the nesses and residents of Colorado." ing property taxes. · troublemakers, and stop worrying didn't want to claim any special privi­ leges; he wanted to be like us, so he It has been one month since the Renewable energy and energy about all the ethical implications of Governor has taken office and there security have become a hot topic for things. sent the former blind man on his way and did nothing more. has been progress in the areas of job the elections in 2006 and will still be a Somewhere along the line we have creation, business promotion and on the agenda for the 2008 elections. to make a decision like Jesus did. Are We don't claim any special privi­ leges either. Like Jesus, we learn to energy efficiencies. In the San Luis Colorado is at the forefront of the alter­ we going to go after popularity and pro­ Valley, near Alamosa, CO, SunEdison, native energy agenda with introduc­ motions and proteges? Or are we accept our weaknesses. Sometimes we can't get people to see what seems a solar energy company announced tions of incentives for business that going to stop worrying about those the creation of a plant that will use use and create alternative energy things and just do what we need to do, so perfectly clear to us. Sometimes we can't get people to make even the solar energy to power up to 5;000 methods to wind farms and solar come what may? homes and create hundreds of jobs plants being placed around the state. Out in the desert, Jesus made one smallest little leap of faith . Sometimes we just don't have the wisdom or from the construction and operations The need for alternative energy is a more decision. He decided not to of the plant. clear objective goal for Colorado, the throw himself down from the Temple so power or charisma to counter forces in the world that are moving in a different Colorado is considered the state United States and the entire planet. that the angels would catch him. That with the most days of sun in any given The promotion and creation of alterna­ is, he decided not to seek any special direction. Jesus went out to the desert and year. The state is also considered to tive energies are being identified as a privileges for being the Son of God . spent 40 days in prayer. And he made have a lucrative future in wind energy, new business, job-creating and envi­ He was born in a stable, after all, of some important decisions. He decided given the potential in the east and ronmentally friendly opportunity, in dirt-poor parents who spent two years to listen to God's word and to follow north eastern part of the state. It would which Colorado is the being hailed as on the run from Roman authorities. leading the charge of alternative ener­ God's lead and not to worry about food also be prudent to point out that Jesus grew up in the backwater town and popularity and special privileges. Colorado is the location of the gy agendas. of Nazareth, after all. He had never Jesus invites us to do the same. Department of Energy's, NREL, Politicians behave like children at recess Matthew Zavala Democratic Party. Because of his huge levels. For Vilsack, he came to the bit­ candidate with no strings" and walked Correspondent . giving amounts, Geffen even slept in ter conclusion a lot earlier then many off the stage. Reporter the Lincoln Bedroom at the White would have expected. This week, Sen. House as a guest to President and Clinton with the help of her husband Urging McCain to Apologize to Congress may Mrs. Clinton. former President Bill Clinton engaged Rumsfeld, Cheney Says: 'John Said have been on a Many people said that Obama in a campaign to begin raising $1 mil­ Some Nasty Things about Me the week long recess should apologize to Sen. Clinton lion a week. There was even a period Other Day' due to President's because he had called for campaigns of tfme in the 2004 campaign where Note: Th is is the text from a report I co­ Day, but news was to refrain from using negative lan­ President George W. Bush was able to authored last week for abcnews.com still made by guage against each other. Clinton's raise $1 million a day. Clinton vs. Obama, campaign communications director February 21, 2007 ABC News' Teddy Davis and Matthew Vice President Howard Wolfson said, "By refusing to Kucinich is the Candidate with 'No Zavala Report: Cheney, and former Gov. Tom Vilsack disavow the personal attacks from his Strings' In an interview with ABC News' (D-IA). (You may be asking yourself, biggest fundraiser against Senator I enjoy watching Rep. Dennis Jonathan Karl, Vice President Cheney who is Tom Vilsack? Trust me; you're Clinton and President Clinton, Senator Kucinich (D-OH) deliver speeches suggested Sen . John McCain, R-Ariz., not the only one). And just because his Obama has called into serious ques­ because he has a powerful voice and should apologize for describing former speech was lighthearted and even fun tion whether he really believes his own always finds a unique way to end his Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to watch, I've included Rep. Dennis rhetoric," and added: "How can speech. At his speech to the DNC Winter Meeting in early February, as "one of the worst secretaries of Kucinich (D-OH). Senator Obama denounce the politics defense in history". The Clinton vs. Obama drama was of slash and burn yesterday while his Kucinich ended his speech by repeat­ "I just fundamentally disagree with so big, it could have rivaled the weep­ own campaign is espousing the politics ing the phrase, "Crown thy Good, John," Cheney told ABC News about ing judge at the Anna Nicole Smith trial of trash today?" America." While I'm sure it was intend­ ed to be bold and hopeful, those few in McCain's Rumsfeld comments. "John and it definitely gave Britney Spear's Obama did not apologize and said, the audience who were listening actu­ said some nasty things about me the meltdown a good run for its money as "You know, it's not clear to me, why would I be apologizing for someone ally began to chuckle quietly to them­ other day, and then next time he saw well. As always, here are the high­ • I else's remarks?" selves. me, ran over to me and apologized. lights. Kucinich is considered by Maybe he'll apologize to Rumsfeld." many as the left-wing of the Cheney is referring to comments David Geffen Insults the Clintons Vilsack: First In and First Out Democratic Party and is also consid­ McCain recently made in which he said Last week, Hollywood rolled out the On Friday, former Gov. Tom Vilsack ered a very long shot for winning the the problem with President Bush is that Red Carpet, no not for a movie star, (D-IA) dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination much less the he listened to the vice president too but for 'rockstar' Sen. Barack Obama Democratic nomination citing fundrais­ presidency. He has proposed that a much. (D-IL). The lavish event was hosted by ing as his biggest reason for the early 'Department of Peace' be created and According to Cheney, McCain apol­ Hollywood mogul David Geffen, who is withdrawal. Vilsack was the first official even won over the endorsement of ogized to him on the floor of the part founder of DreamWorks. Geffen nominee to throw his hat into the ring movie star Joaquin Phoenix for that Senate for those comments. hosted the party that attracted the A­ and now, he is the first one to with­ effort. "Well, he came up to me on the floor list of Hollywood and at $2,300 a tick­ drawal. He was perhaps a second tier On Wednesday, after mocking his a couple of days later, the next time I et; Obama's campaign raised a report­ candidate compared to the Big 3 Democratic rivals for being tricked by was on the floor of the Senate, said ed $1.3 million for his war chest in one Democrats of Sens. Clinton and Obama and former Sen. John President Bush for going into Iraq and he'd been quoted out of context, and night. saying the Democratic Party is not then basically offered an apology The fiasco started on Wednesday Edwards (D-NC) but he had been gain­ "legit" on the issue, Kucinich found a which I was happy to accept,• said when an article ran in the New York ing some momentum in the past cou­ way to end his speech that again, Cheney. Times by Maureen Dowd when she ple of weeks. He was a sharp critic of made people smile. McCain made his critical comments quoted Geffen as ca lling former the Iraq war and called out his oppo­ In his closing statement, about Rumsfeld while c,ampaigning President Bill Clinton a "reckless guy." nents on it during the AFSCME forum Kucinich extended his arms outwards Monday at a retirement community He also added that "Everybody in poli­ held last week in Carson City, NV. One source said Vilsack had not to his sides and began spinning in cir­ near Hilton Head Island, S.C. tics lies, but [the Clintons] do it with cles and asked how he would able to such ease, it's troubling." Natuarlly, even raised $1 million so far in his push his agenda through and move Quote of the Week: this did not sit over well with Sen. campaign and his expenses were beginning to grow. The amount of around. An audience member shouted, "Sixty-four teams start [NCAA tourna­ Hillary Clinton (D-NY). Geffen was a "No strings" which is the answer ment] and they're whittled down to just good friend to the Clintons during the money that it is going to take to be competitive in this presidential race is Kucinich was looking for. He kept his one. Kind of reminds me of what we've 1990s and even raised an estimated arms outward and repeatedly said, "A done with our allies ... " $18-20 million for the Clintons and the expected to grow rapidly from the 2004

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As the President of RUSGA, I hope to pursue a An outstanding student leader is someone continued development of the Association and our who can actually achieve results. My name is Liz campus community. The best way I see to accom­ Carr, and I am running for Student Body President. plish this is to give the support and influence of As my position as an editor on the Yearbook staff, 1 RUSGA to the students by bringing them into the have been taught essentials to help guide my peers Executive Cabinet and offering them a chance to by achieving results working together as a collective see out their dreams. whole. RUSGA has grown admirably in the past sever­ As a student, I hold many frustrations prom­ al years, but only in minute increments. The legiti­ ised by previous Student Body administrations. macy of the organization is almost taken for grant­ Many guarantees have been made, but few results ed after having been such a forceful part of the granted. Our goal is to achieve and enhance original Regis University experience for the past three J ideas promised by previous elected officials. These years. As RUSGA dawns its Senior Year at Regis, goals include: implementation of a compost pile, it is time for it to take grand and broad steps. more local, organic food served, a diversity class RUSGA is designed to serve and unite our Regis added to the core, implementation of more Emer­ community; our community stands divided. There gency Blue Phone Polls, an increase in hours of is a great schism between our On-Campus students and our Commuter stu­ both the Library and Ranger Grille (so students can stay on campus later in a safer dents. Our Nursing students are alienated from our Traditional students. Our environment), and RTD bus passes distributed to the Student 8ody working to Athletic students are forgotten by our Academic students. We are a school divid­ showcase the Denver community.through various campus-sponsored events. ed, and RUSGA must not let that stand. Simply put, changes need to be made. Regis is a small community with a Serving as the Vice President over this past year has shown me the breadth vast amount of resources accessible; therefore I find it inexcusable that these flaws of possibility within RUSGA. As a united student voice, we can sculpt our uni­ have not been corrected. I believe that the way the student body is run illustrates versity and bring monumental aspirations into fruition. Additionally, I have been the way the student body has been managed in the past. Consistent, yes, but also able to work closely with the administration, and know intimately the system and ineffective in fixing the problems that previously elected officials have chosen to process to make changes to the campus. My running mate, Marcus Trucco, and ignore. I believe that if elected, Stephanie Braselton and I are the breath of fresh I realize the importance of this and will work to build a better Regis University. air the Regis community is in desperate need of.

It is my opinion that a great leader, student or My name is Stephanie Braselton. I am running otherwise, must be dedicated to the work their for Student Body Vice President. I have become position requires and work toward making changes interested in holding this leadership position that benefit the most people possible. I feel that a because I believe I have a good grasp of what the leader must develop support for these ideas student body needs and wants. By serving the stu­ through considerations of different opinions; a dent body in this position, I will be able to represent leader must have knowledge of how the changes them well and make student life better. will be made; they must have an understanding of An outstandirig student leader is someone who previous efforts that have been put forth; and they is fully dedicated to the betterment of the school. A must work to improve things in the interest of the student leader has communication skills that majority rather than for their own personal benefit. enable him or her to interact with the students, In my experience here at Regis, I have a sense other members of RUSGA, and administration to that almost every student has asked, ~Where does get everyone working together. It is an individual my money go?" and, "Is anyone listening to what I who sees things that need to be changed and have to say?" I will address the second question instead of complaining, finds a solution and cor­ first by upholding the professionalism that has rects the problem. been seen in the Student Senate in the past few years. The Senate is the voice If elected, Liz Carr and I would like to change small things about Regis. of the students and organizations around campus, and the best way to be heard We would like to improve student body dynamics by making students more by administration is by presenting a strong unified voice with legitimate concerns aware of the diversity that surrounds them on and off campus by adding multi­ and requests. It is my hope that by utilizing the power of the Senate, we as a stu­ cultural education into the Regis college curriculum. Better enhancement and dent body will be able to request improvements to be made in the places that we promotion of the forums which compromise both students and community mem­ use most, one of those being the Fitness Center. I believe that I am the best can­ bers outside the Regis student body would add to these factors. didate for this position, because I feel that I am committed to making Regis Additionally, advertising could improve by adding electronic signs and University a better place, in addition to having the experience and understanding making information more accessible, to get everyone involved in campus for how RUSGA and the Student Senate operates. events so students can fully enjoy all that Regis has to offer. Such improve­ ments would add to the overall quality of life of the Regis community. •••••••• •• ••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••

My passion for the Judicial Board (JBoard), and In my current role as Justice of the J-Board, I my desire to serve the students of Regis has driv­ have come to understand the responsibilities en me to apply for the position of Chief Justice. involved in being Chief Justice. As a student, you Educating the students of Regis University about want a Chief Justice who will be objective, the JBoard and its processes is my number one approachable, fair, and who has an excellent goal. The students of Regis University need to be understanding of the procedural rules and process. aware of the judicial process and know how to uti­ By electing me as Chief Justice, I promise to bring lize it. objectivity, fairness, leadership, and a caring atti­ One of the biggest concerns for me regarding tude that will make our J-Board more appealing to the Chief Justice position is the student body's lack our Regis community. Through the years, I have of knowledge regarding the position as well as the been involved in many leadership positions which JBoard itself. I want to educate students about the incorporate the same doctrines the J-Board abides judicial process before I see them in JBoard, and I by. I have been involved in Teen Court, Mock Trial, want to begin that through introducing the Judicial Peer Mediation, and now J-Board. As a result, I am Board during freshman orientation. My individual fully prepared to take on the role as Chief Justice efforts to reach out to the students and increase the to ensure a fair and just system for our Regis com­ visibility of the JBoard will further expand knowledge of the JBoar munity. men. As Chief Justice, it is of utmost importance that I become the voice of the st~­ My experience on the Judicial Board these past two years both as a student dent body in matters pertaining to our student government. Students at Regis advocate and now as an associate justice have greatly prepared me for the posi­ need to feel like· they have an active voice in our student government, and that tion of Chief Justice. I understand what it is like be on either side of the judicial their issues, concerns, or needs will be heard. I have heard complaints and ques­ process, and I promise the student body my fairness and impartiality in each and tions about the judicial process instituted here as being unfair and a waste of every case. time. As Chief Justice, I will do my best to provide the students with a sense of Know that in voting for me you have chosen the best candidate for the job, understanding and acceptance of the J-Board process. I want the student body and I will do everything in my power to serve the students of Regis University at Regis to know that our system can work with them and for them, if it is done with the utmost fairness and integrity. properly. ~ednesday, February 28, 2007 Highlander 7

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- - CALL TODAY ntion this d at your initial visit and 303-477-3905 N0 AT~JlJrs! w will waiv your E-ma ii: [email protected] FOR 5 pplication f e I ~,--,~-.[.-~-:,_ 8 Highlander Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Sports Rangers split Rangers claim RMAC regular season title home opener with Katie Simons Sports Editor Nebraska-Omaha Katie Simons On Friday the number 19 ranked Spots Editor Rangers clinched their third straight RMAC Conference championship, but The Rangers opened the season at it was no simple task. Though their home against Nebraska-Omaha on opponent Chadron State came in with Friday and finished the day with two just one win in conference play, the wins. The Rangers won the first game Lady Rangers put up a fight for the first 15-1 O and rallied back in the second 20 minutes. game for a 9-6 victory. Junior Stevi Seitz scored the The Rangers' bats were anything but Rangers' first nine points and she cold in these first two games. Junior knocked down three early three-point Tyler Hageman and senior Sean shots to give the Rangers an offensive Chase both hit two home runs. boost. Seitz finished the first half with a Hageman led off the first with a solo perfect four-of-four from behind the shot and, three batters, later Chase arc. While Seitz gave the Rangers an drove the first pitch out of the park for early boost, it was Diana Lopez who a two-run home run . The Rangers took control to end the first half. Lopez scored four runs in the first inning and The Rangers clinch the RMAC for a third straight season. was everywhere, knocking four three­ the first six batters in the inning all pointers as well as making her pres­ the Rangers as she grabbed eight throw line, converting on all eight of reached base. ence known on the defensive end with rebounds and recorded eight steals. her free throws. In the bottom of the fourth with a 6- four steals. Sister Denise posted her twelfth dou­ Diana Lopez knocked down seven 2 Ranger lead, Hageman stepped up Chadron State continued to hang ble-double of the season finishing the three-pointers on the night and all but to the plate to lead off and once again around, however, after an impressive game with 11 points, 10 rebounds, five one of her field goals came from hit a home run. Two innings later, first half from behind the arc. The assists, and two steals. Seitz contin­ behind the arc. Sister Denise was quiet Chase hit another two-run long ball for Eagles knocked down five of their eight ued her strong play into the second in the first half but erupted in the sec­ the Rangers. Chase finished the game attempts as they finished the first half half as she scored 21 points, grabbed ond after sister Diana headed to the going 4-for-6 with three runs scored shooting 62.5 percent. The Rangers six rebounds, and blocked three shots bench with foul trouble and as Kearney and five RBl's. Hageman was 3-for-6 were able to knock down nine three­ to help lead the Rangers to a 94-71 began to make a run that shifted the with three runs and three RBl's. pointers, however they struggled from victory. momentum back in the favor of the Junior Etienne Materre also made a everywhere else on the floor, only On Senior Night the Ranger senior Rangers. Denise finished the game strong showing from the plate in game scoring six other field goals. Five more trio--Denise and Diana Lopez and with 18 points. one as he was 4-for-5 with three runs free throw attempts were made by the Nicole Gross--lead the Rangers to a Senior point guard Liz Fischer led and RBI. Materre also stole his sixth Eagles as they converted on 7-of-1 O; home victory, sweeping up Nebraska­ the way for the Lopers. Fischer made base of the season. Senior pitcher the Rangers only shot five and made Kearney with a score of 82-65. a valiant effort in the second half in an Craig Deaver got the win for the just two. This allowed for Chadron Diana Lopez got the Rangers going attempt to lead a comeback; however, Rangers after going seven innings. He State to go into the locker room at half­ in the first half has she started the she fell just short. Fischer finished the struck out five batters while allowing time only down by seven, 41-34. game off knocking down back to back game scoring 23 points and passing five runs and improved his record to 2- In the second half the Ranger bench three-pointers. While Lopez flourished out seven assists. The Lopers also got 1 on the season. stepped up after contributing just five on the night from the three-point range, double digit scoring from Melissa The Rangers made a come back in points in the entire first half. The going 7-of-13, the rest of the Rangers Hinkley and Amy Mathis who chipped game two after falling behind in the first Rangers also continued to knock down combined to shoot just 4-of-18. in 13 and 12 points, respectively. two innings 4-0. The Rangers put three shots from behind the arc and their The Rangers were ahead the entire The weekend sweep brings the runs on the board in the bottom of the defense was able to once again creat~ night but until late in the second half. Rangers record to 22-5 overall and 17- third. UNO then took a 6-3 lead in the turnovers and turn them into scoring Kearney would not fold, cutting the 2 in the RMAC. Today at 7:00 p.m. the top of the fourth, but the Rangers bat­ opportunities. lead under single digits multiple times Rangers will be in action at home as tled back to score five runs in the bot­ The Rangers got everyone involved and even coming within one point at they host a first round game in the tom of the fifth and to take the lead for as they dished out 28 assists and both the 12:02 mark of the second half. RMAC Conference tournament good. Breanne Burley and Diana Lopez Kearney grabbed 18 offensive against Mesa State. If the Rangers win Sophomore pitcher Eric Anderson passed out seven assists. Redshirt rebounds, which resulted in 21 second tonight they will advanced to play in struggled in the early innings for the freshmen Jacque Machesney and chance points that allowed them to the semifinals in Pueblo over the Rangers but bounced back to finish sophomore Emily Kupiers finished in chip away at the Ranger lead. weekend. strong. He pitched 5.2 innings allow­ double figures. Both got hot late to The Rangers held onto their lead in The first 100 students at the game ing six runs, only three that were increase the Ranger lead. the first half and during the second, will receive a free ticket, so come out earned, and struck out seven. Macheseney finished with 12 points as despite the push from Kearney, due to and support the Rangers in their last Anderson improved his recorded to 2- well as six assists, while Kupiers their ability to create turnovers. The home game of the season. 1 with the win. chipped in 10 points. Loepers committed 24 turnovers: 13 Also congratulations to Diana Lopez Junior Derek Brym came in to pitch While the Rangers did give up 71 , of which were forced by the Rangers who was named RMAC East Player of in the sixth and earned his fourth save points it was their ability to cause and led to 30 Ranger points. Along with the Week as well as being named of the season in 1.1 innings of work. turnovers and score off those another stellar defensive performance, RMAC Player of the Year for the third Materre had another strong showing in turnovers in the second half that the Rangers took advantage of their year in a row. Denise Lopez was game two as he was 2-for-3 from the helped put Chadron State away. trips to the free throw line, holding 23- named RMAC Defensive Player of the plate with two runs and another stolen Chadron State turned the ball over 28 of-24, from the charity stripe, and Year and both Lopez's were named base. Senior James Walker went 2-for- times, 15 of those were forced by the shooting 95.8 percent on the night. First Team AII-RMAC. Congratulations 3 as he finished with three RBl's and a Rangers, who turned those into 25 Junior Nicole Gross was the story of also to Breanne Burley and Stevi Seitz run scored. Junior Stephen Hanson points. the night. Gross, who only averages who were honorable mention selec­ also had multiple RBl's as he was 1- The Rangers finished the game with 3.1 points per game, finished with 16 tions. for-3 with two RBl's. five players in double figures. Diana points on 4-of-5, shooting from the The second day of action against Lopez led the way with 28 points for field, and was perfect from the free Nebraska-Omaha however did not produce the same results as day one. Nebraska-Omaha swept the day with Women's Lacrosse starts 2007 with win 9-5 for game one and a 10-9 victory for game two. Katie Simons Amanda Panzer each netted four The Rangers were able to put runs Sports Editor goals for the Rangers. up on the scoreboard early, but let the Freshmen Brittany Farniok picked wins slip away because of errors. The The Regis University women's up her first collegiate win in goal. Rangers scored four runs in the bottom lacrosse team started the season at Farniok had five saves and five clears of the first in game one and scored six home and won 23-2 against the while allowing just two goals on the runs in the bottom of the second in University of Northern Colorado. Six day. game two. However five Ranger errors Rangers scored goals and head coach The Rangers will be in action again allowed UNO to pick up the two wins. Sarah Averson earned her first career at home today at 3:00 p.m. against the Senior Ross Pibal and junior Dan Kozloski each went 2-for-4 in game, victory. University of Colorado. Senior Chrissy Yetter led the way for adding a run scored and an RBI a the Rangers with eight goals in the piece. Sophomore Greg Schaer game. Yetter was 8-of-13 in the game pitched in a losing effort, falling to 0-3. Schaer pitched five innings and with a recorded seven ground balls. Left: Senior Chrissy Yetter scored 8 Senior Caroline Herter and junior goals in the Ranger home opener. See Baseball on page 9

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Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Highlander 9 - Sports A good good-bye for .seniors A Tribute to oavid Vranicar two of the best sports Writer Barb Schroeder Athletic Director Last weekend Regis bid farewell to three seniors who played their final If you're reading this on Wednesday, games at Regis Fieldhouse. But it was February 28, 2007, then you're in luck! two players who will be back next year You will be able to rearrange your that made sure to give the seniors a evening plans to attend tonight's proper finale. women's basketball game at the RU Freshman Alex Potts and junior Fieldhouse. There you will have the Geremey Gibson put together two of privilege to watch - for the last time at their finest games of the season, help­ home - the best two women's basket­ ing Regis (9-17, 4-15) outlast Chadron ball players to ever wear Ranger uni­ State, 81-72, before falling 85-72 in a forms. (OK - my opinion - but I've hard-fought contest against No. 24 been here 26 years and, after all, stats Nebraska-Kearney. don't lie!) Gibson led the Rangers against Diana and Denise Lopez were hon­ Chadron State (6-20, 4-15), recording ored this past Saturday night on a double-double by scoring 25 points "Senior Night"-the last regular season and grabbing 11 rebounds. He shot home game--but because Regis is the over 50 percent from the floor and No. 1 seed in the RMAC tournament, knocked down 11 of 16 free throws. we will be hosting the first round Gibson also had three dunks that gave RMAC game in the fieldhouse at 7:00 the team not only points, but also p.m. tonight. This will be your last momentum. The third dunk was an chance to watch the twins at home. alley-oop delivered by senior Nick If you haven't seen them play- let's Winder, and it brought the normally recap. Since they came to RU four docile Regis crowd to its feet, inspiring years ago, they have helped the team decibel levels foreign to Regis win three consecutive RMAC regular­ Fieldhouse. season championships and have lead Potts, who averages 12.7 minutes the team to three straight NCAA post per game, logged 17 first half minutes season appearances. Individually and was one of seven Rangers to Photo by Brett Stakelin Denise is third in RU history in scoring, score between two and eight first half Geremy Gibson looks to drive to the hoop. third in rebounds and tenth in assists. points. She holds the all-time career record for on offense, and Regis held on to win Jura's 28 points, held Regis at bay, free throws made and free throw per­ The balanced attack helped Regis by nine. closing the game on a 14-3 run. take a 32-28 halftime lead and pleased centage. Last year she was named The poor free throw shooting made The 13 point final margin belies how the RMAC Defensive Player of the head coach Lonnie Porter. Porter nervousl reminding him of close this game actually was. It was "[That balance] is always important Year and has been named the RMAC games earlier in the season where Kearney's biggest lead of the night, Player of the Week three times this because we can't always count on and Regis was within five for nearly the Regis blew second half leads. year. Geremey and Brandon [Butler]," Porter entire second half. There was reason "The first couple games of the sea­ Diana holds the school record for all­ said. "And everything that Nick to think that Regis, with the worst son we did that same thing. We were time points scored in a career, as well [Winder] gives us is great, but we have record in the RMAC, was poised to trying to teach them all year that when as the most steals in a career. She to have someone else to get some stun a ranked opponent on Senior you get your opponent down you have has accumulated awards such as points." to finish it off," he said, "We won the Night. Sportswomen of Colorado Collegiate Porter may be right that the team game, but we weren't able to close. I Gibson had another huge game with Basketball Player of the Year (two cannot always rely on the duo of Butler would like to not have squandered that 17 points and 13 rebounds. Butler times), and for the past two years has and Gibson, but in the second half [lead]." added 16 points and Potts, who cooled been named the RMAC Player of the against Chadron State the two for­ Fate would have it that Winder, a bit off in the second half, ended up Year. On a larger scale, Diana was wards took over the game. Each Butler and fellow senior Chris Brever with a career high 15. named to the All-North Central Region scored 17 in the second frame and would have to finish t,heir college After hitting four first half three-point­ First Team and was an Honorable pulled down seven rebounds a piece. careers against a top 25-ranked ers, Regis failed to hit a single long ball Mention Kodak/WBCA All-America They accounted for 34 of Regis' 49 in the second half. That continues a Nebraska-Kearney team that was selection. second half points and 14 of 19 behind only No. 9 Metro State in the trend which has sunk Regis in recent What you won't see on the court is rebounds. RMAC standings. On paper it looked games. In their last nine games, the what many of us have had the great Winder, the team captain, has seen like a total mismatch, with Kearney Rangers have connected on only 11 fortune to see and come to know about his scoring decrease since the season (22-5, 16-3) winning 15 of their last 1! percent of their second half three balls, Diana and Denise. They are the con­ started due to a left shoulder injury. games and Regis dropping 13 of their going six of 54. For some reason, the summate student athlete and have Through 12 games he was averaging last 16. first half has been much friendlier to exhibited great character, unwavering better than 13 points. But the nagging But Regis would prove a worthy foe. the Rangers' shooters as they con­ sportsmanship, determination, com­ shoulder injury has crippled his ability Potts' first half was his best of the sea­ nected on 43 percent of their threes, passion, dedication, and loyalty to score. Winder does leads the team son. He logged 13 minutes, hit four out 20 of 47. throughout the four years they have in assists, which for a center is a true of five shots, and knocked down both Porter has been praising the senior been here. They have fought through rarity. Against Chadron State he had of his three-pointers en route to an 11 trio all season long and he knew physical pain, personal tragedy, and one of his typical stat lines: five points, point half. Kearney even had RMAC before the Kearney game that his last the many rigors of college life and seven assists, two steals, and a block. Player of the Year candidate Dusty time coaching them would be tough. have done it all with the poise and Down by 14 with 5:21 remaining, Jura play defense on Potts, but the ·it will be emotional because they're grace of true champions. They are Chadron State employed a strategy freshman was unfazed. three great kids," Porter said prior to truly two of the best - ever -to have usually reserved for the final moments The first half featured nine lead the game. "It will be very emotional worn the Blue and Gold. Join me of a game. They started fouling on pur­ changes and three ties. Jura, who because I am going to miss them for a tonight in the Fieldhouse for their pose, hoping that Regis would falter averages 20.6 points and 9.7 lot of different reasons. Number one, I Grand Finale! from the free throw line and allow the rebounds, had 16 and four in the first, will miss them because of their charac­ THANK YOU DIANA AND DENISE Eagles to chip away at the lead. And, and guard James Lane chipped in 12 ter. They're good people, good kids. FOR FOUR WONDERFUL YEARS. I for a While, the plan looked like it might points. Still, Regis was in the game at You know, we want kids that represent WISH YOU NOTHING BUT THE the school well. They've been great for Work. half trailing 43-38. BEST! Regis, not only as basketball players, The Rangers went nine out of 19 Regis continued to fight in the sec- but as students, as kids on campus. from the iine in a three minute stretch, ond half, and pulled within two, _69-7:1, Those are the type of kids we want." Come Support the and the once double-digit lead dwin­ on a long two by Tony ComeJo with dled to five with less than two minutes 4:22 remaining. But the Lopers, led by Rangers in the remaining. But Chadron State stalled eight runs. Junior Jordan Bruns had a RMAC Tournament! walked the first three Rang~r b~tters. -- from page 8 good day at the plate as he went 1-for- Baseball The Mavericks answered quickly in the second as they put seven runs on the 2 with two runs scored and two RBl's. The Rangers will begin conference Tonight vs. Mesa State allowed five runs four earned. He board. Two Ranger errors allowed for st I play on Friday, March 2 with a four 7:00 p.m. ruck out five batters and allowed just UNO to take that lead. game series at Colorado School of one Walk. Starting pitcher sophomore Brennan Mines. Senior Brad Schumacher started the Bonnati took the loss for the Rangers, The first 100 Students ~arne for the Rangers with a bang, hit­ despite allowing just one earned run. U~g a grand slam in the first inning He pitched 2.1 innings, but because of get in free! a er UNO pitcher Brandon Rinne Ranger errors he was on record for Wednesday, February 28, 2007 lo Highlander- Spotlight ------.....:...:....;==::..:;;.L_...__.:....::..::::.:....::=-..r;_.....:..::::i..~~ Diversity and the Academy Awards

Jessica Knapp Smith's young son Jaden stumble as Spotlight Writer he presented an Oscar. The new stars shone in the flash bulbs of the The 79th Annual Academy Awards paparazzi and showed that there is room for young new actors in aired this Sunday on ABC. The awards, hosted by quirky Ellen Hollywood. DeGeneres, honored the achieve­ Even veteran winners and nominees ments in film over the past year. were glamorous in thier high fashion. DeGeneres noted in her monologue Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her that these awards were going "to cele­ role in Dream Girls and proved that brate the nominees" as well as the win­ dreams do come true. Martin ners. Although overwhelmed with the Scorsese finally won his first Oscar (he usual antics of over production and has been nominated eight times) and elaborate staging, "Oscar" did just this. asked presenters "Could you double­ DeGeneres shined and seemed to be check the envelope, please?" Forest born to play the role of quirky hostess Whitaker thanked the people of for Hollywood's biggest night. Uganda for believing in his film, The Even though the red carpet watch Last King of Scotland. Helen Mirren started as early as four hours before dazzled in a golden Christian Lacroix the show, this year the Oscars saw the gown and saluted Elizabeth Windsor in most diverse group of nominations and her acceptance speech for her role in wins ever. There were a record The Queen. amount of nominations for Mexico, and Big winners of the night included The the little film Pan's Labyrinth won three Departed, taking home four awards, Oscars before the night was out. The Pan's Labyrinth, taking home three, diversity even jumped overseas with and the documentary An Inconvenient Letters from lwo Jima winning an Truth, taking home two. award for Achievement in Sound The biggest story of this year's Editing. Among the many foreign films Oscars however was the sheer fact that were nominated, a total of five that there was such a diverse nomina­ awards were taken home. tion pool and such a diverse group of Typical stars were not seen at this winners. All winners graciously year's ceremony. Instead, we watched accept~d their awards and continued former American Idol contestant the night in style by -attending various Jennifer Hudson walk the red carpet, awards parties. The 79th Annual former Vice President Al Gore don a Academy Awards summary is avail­ tux for a Hollywood event, ten year old able at Oscar.com in case you missed Photo from www.southcoasttoday.com little Miss Sunshine Abigail Breslin any of the high-acting, high-fashion Ellen DeGeneres hosted this year's Academy Awards ceremony. shine in a yellow gown, and Will excitement. DeGeneres is only the second solo female host of the ceremony after Whoopi Goldberg. And the winners are ... Actor in a Actress in a Best Picture Director Leading Role Leading Role

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Wednesday, February 28 This program is funded by the Dining Hall; Saturday, March of the scheduled sessions. These sessions are also open Diversity Dialogue Fund for the Improvement of 17: Pro-Peace March and Rally, to any employee who has not "A Black guy, a White guy, an Postsecondary Education Denver. For more information Asian guy and a Hispanic guy (FIPSE), a division of the US please contact TJ Bowen, prae­ already attended a University­ sponsored training session on walk into a bar.. . " Why can Department of Education. [email protected] or Dave Chappelle, Carlos Seletted students will travel to 720.849.1265. Harassment Awareness and Mencia, Sarah Silverman and Brazil in June of 2008 after Prevention. This engaging other comedians say things completing two semesters of Wednesday, March 7 and informative two hour that the rest of u s cannot? Portuguese training here at Spend a Night with Regis' course provides employees Why are some things OK to Regis. They will complete a Homeless Neighbors at Saint with a clear understanding of joke about and others not? one-month intensive Anthony North the boundaries of appropriate Can humor break down barri­ Portuguese course at a leading Regis University partners with conduct in the workplace, obli­ ers to discussions about diffi­ Brazilian university and then St. Anthony's North and gations and liabilities of cult issues like race? This dia­ continue their science course­ Adams County Interfaith employees and employers, and logue will raise these and work at one of two universities Hospitality Network to provide methods for preventing other issues around diversity in Brazil for the fall semester. shelter and community to fam­ harassment. and humor. Diversity dia­ All expenses, including travel ilies in our neighborhood who Please choose one of the two logues are a time for an open funds, are provided. are experiencing homeless­ sessions listed above and RSVP exchange of ideas in a safe Applicants should be science ness. Volunteers are needed to Jennifer DeWitt at environment. The purpose of majors or minors. An interest for the following shift to host [email protected] or call x dialogue is to gain understand­ in environmental issues is families experiencing home­ 4906 to make your reservation ing of various perspectives, desirable, but not required, for lessness at St. Anthony's North now! Refreshments will be not to debate. There are no selection. Applications and Hospital: Wednesday, 3/ 7 provided at both sessions. right or wrong answers and all additional information are Overnight 8 p.m. - 7 a.m. perspectives are welcome. To available through the Project Thursday. This date is over Resume Workshop be held in Main Hall 333 from Director, Kimbereley Waldron, Regis' Spring Break, so many The Academic Internship 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Department of people may be traveling, but Office Events will be hosting a Chemistry (Science 301). please still consider volunteer­ Resume Writing Workshop Thursday, March 1 ing if you will be in the area. from 12:00pm. to 1:00 p.m. Renowned Vaccine Saturday, March 3 thru Evening volunteers eat dinner for all Regis College students Researcher Sunday, March 11 with the families in St. who plan on doing a summer Dr. Myron Levin, renowned Spring Break: No Classes! Anthony North's cafeteria and of fall internship in the Coors vaccine researcher from spend the evening hanging out Life Directions Center University of Colorado Health Sunday, March 11 thru with the children and families. Classroom. This is a great Sciences Center will be at the Saturday, March 17 Overnight volunteers may also opportunity to begin or final­ Science Building amphitheater Human Dignity Week spend some time with the chil­ ize your resume for internship on March 1, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11: Mass; dren/ families, get the families appli"cations. Lunch will be Please come to hear and ask Monday, March 12: Romero to bed, spend the night (in a provided so please RSVP to questions about the new shin­ House discussion: The Death separate and ajoining room), Erin Lantz at ext. 5234 or gles vaccine, human papillo­ Penalty, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; wake folks up in the morning, [email protected] if you plan mavirus vaccine against cervi­ Tuesday, March 13: Consistent get folks breakfast in the cafe­ to attend. cal cancer, and a new up-and­ Ethic of Life Dialogue, 5:30- teria, and make sure that folks coming vaccine trial against 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, March get on the bus headed to the Wednesday, March 21 Herpes simplex virus, which 14: Social Justice Involvement shelter by either 7 or 8 a.m. Career and Service Fair cau ses genital herpes. Meeting, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Please consider volunteering! Fifty five employers from the Refreshments will be provid­ Aspen Room, Carroll Hall, Contact Melissa Nix t 303-4 58- business and the non-profit ed. For more information, Presentation on the 4217 or at [email protected]. sector will be on campus to contact Department of Peace and meet you and talk about their becky.buckley @regis.edu. Nonviolence, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, March 13 organizations and job and Thursday, March 15: Dignity in Harassment Awareness and internship opportunities. Friday, March 2 Iraq: Re-Humanization of the Prevention Bring Plenty of Resumes! To be Application Deadline for Iraqi People, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in To be held in Main Hall 333 held in the Student Center Study in Brazil the Science Amp.; Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m. Dining Hall from 10:00 a.m. to Regis University is taking March 16: Jammin' for Dignity: or from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. applications for its 2008 The Flobots, Denver Slam All new employees are invited exchange program in Brazil. Team, 8:30-11:00 p.m. in the and encouraged to attend one

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