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,· · Vol. 86,. No.9 · . . Dcnn!r. ColoraJo Monday. February 23. 2004 INSIDE Regis Univers ity recruiting policies scrutinized R~GISNEWS a·fter sexual assau lt allegations leveled at CU Debate team best in Regis by Ysabel Martinez history. action. CU football head coach Gary hacks in the batting cages with Quinn Aaron Meyer, an offensive lineman Barnett has been put on administrative McCoy and then hung out with Sean Regis recruiting differs from from River Ridge, Louisiana, voiced that leave for his mishandling of this sensitive Dockery the rest of the time." Pibal U. of Colorado... University of Colorado used sex as a issue. What about Regis? visited Regis more than once before recruiting tool. According to the February committing, and enjoyed each visit. see pages 1 3 11, 2004 issue of the Rocky Mountain Sophomore soccer player Lilia Utu spent News, last month on his football a day and a half visiting Regis before EDITORIALS/NEWS recruiting trip, Meyer stated, "And they signing with the team. "I practiced with had women that would do things for you the team, and then are dinner with and pretty much do whatever you want Coach (J.B. Belzer] at the Spaghetti Coach s actiors have large because you are a CU football player." Factory. I met back up with the soccer repercussions . The National Collegiate Athletic girls and grabbed ice cream at a Association reported on Thursday, Coldstone and then hung out in the Types of films that wm February 11 , that they will begin an dorms," said Utu. When asked if either Oscars. immediate review of football recruiting had ever been offered sex during their practices and could recommend new recruiting trips, both stated, "No." see pages 2-5 standards by late April. Recent criminal Utu and Pibal's recruiting trips were recruiting actions have been reported at successful and undamaging. many notable universities. At the CU Football Coach Gary Bartnett says he will Nevertheless, 40% of gang rapes on University of Minnesota, prospective accept the decision to put him on leave. college campuses are committed by Spring Break thoughts and recruits have reportedly been taken to photo courtesy of www.espn.com sports teams, according to Dr. John D. memories. .. strip clubs. At Brigham Young alcohol, Foubert, President of NO MORE, Inc., see pages 6-7 and finally, at Florida State a recruit was When asked about his baseball the National Organization of Men's charged with three crimes on his recruiting trip, freshmen Ross Pibal Outreach for Rape Education. recruiting trip. This wave of recruiting stated, "Coach [Dan McDermott] gave violations has prompted administrative me a tour of the campus. I took some (continued on page 5) Baseball poised for historic season ... Founder of the SOAW visits Regis, shares life experience by Ed Bessenbacher Benning, Georgia, the Western Nuggets have chance at a Nearly 250 people packed the Hemisphere Institute for Security post season . Science Amphitheater last Wednesday Cooperation, better known as the School see pages 8-9 night to see Rev. Roy Bourgeois, founder of the Americas (SOA), 1s a very of the School of the Americas Watch, controversial military training facility. The speak about his experiences with, and school has come under heavy fire due to share his views on American foreign graduates of the school being found 1-fe said st,e said get Jazzy policy. A standing-room-only crowd responsible for murders and massacres naifs' listened with rapt attention as the in Lalin America, with the gunning down Maryknoll priest called for people to of El Salvadorian Bishop Oscar Romero Atmosphere "ock.S the make a difference in today's trying world, as one of the wider known incidents. r11more. saying "We're called to be peacemakers, Bourgeois brought such experience and healers amidst so much violence." motivation in his first visit to Regis see pages 10-11 Fr. Bourgeois has made peacemaking University and delivered a talk to "Help his life's work since being ordained a educate others about the issue, who Catholic priest in 1972. Before his might not be familiar at all with the issue ordination, Bourgeois served as a Naval and hopefully encourage those who are INDEX Officer for four years, doing one year of already within the movement,• the issue Fr Roy Bourgeois, founder of SOAW shore duty in Vietnam and receiving the being the school and the movement to photo by Dan Delaney Editona•...... 2-4 Purple Heart for his duties. close it. Bourgeois started his speech News ...... 5 America, which he said was, "not a pretty In 1990 he founded the School of the declaring that "These are challenging Feature ...... 6, 7 picture." Americas Watch (SOAW), an times we are in, the world is full of Sports...... 8,9 The Lowsiana native and his organization which, according to its suffering and violence," and urging Entertainment...... 10, 11 organization are critical of the current website, is trying to bring about the close people to "Look with critical eyes at our Calendar...... 12 . administration in hopes that U.S. tax of the School of the Americas through country's foreign policy." He emphasized nonviolent protests. Located at Fort American foreign policy with Latin (Continued on page 5) .. REGIS ___,) . ( WEEKLY cP. FORECAST 2/23 2/24 2/25 2/26 2/27 ASSOCIATED 44°/29° 47°/32° 50°/30° 50°/27° COLLEGIATE 49°/31° PRESS ----~L,~ - ·~-~ ~~-----~----~"·-~·------. c.:..co_u_rt-'--esy of www.weather.com - 2 EDITORIALS HIGHLANDER February 23, 2004 Porter's actions reflect Regis community HIGH LAN DERYfilSity::J by Andrew Cole those player's jerseys means much those outside the c~m~unity that In light of the recent more than just those ten guys and watched the game, it simply looked. 3333 REGIS BoULEVARD, MAIL STOP l,8 allegations of questionable recruiting their coach. People outside the team like behavior that sho.uld. not be takin.g DENVER, (0 80221 practices and sexual assault cases at who were not able to get an place. Because of this, it seems a bit PHoNE: 303-964-5391 the University of Colorado, it seems explanation from Porter walk around troubling that the incident wa~ pu~hed more important than ever that athletic thinking whatever they feel like. Even aside until we looked deeply into it, at MANAGING EDITOR departments have some sort of ,._r--,__, which point it was still difficult to get PADRAIC SWANTON accountability to the students they any sort of answers from anyone. We represent. Depending on how long were not trying to stir up trouble from ASSOCIATE EDITOR the investigation process pans out, for a problem that had already been . CHRIS DIETERICH some time to come, people outside of settled, but rather we were just trying CU will be thinking about only one to let the community know what took SPORTS EDITOR thing when they hear the University's place. DREW WALKER name mentioned, and it won't have It was difficult to find someone anything to do with academics. who saw the incident, and even more ENTERTAINMENT EDlTOR The point is that all actions done by difficult to find someone who was ANN TOOL members of a University reflect back willing to say something about it. This on all of those who attend and have means two things: people who are SENIOR REPORTER attended the school. With that said, I part of the program should be more YSABEL MARTINEZ would like to revisit an issue covered open to the rest of the Regis in the last edition of the Highlander community and, perhaps more ADVERTISING & BUSINESS MANAGER relating to the January 29 men's ~=::::::;::===::;:::;======;::::;=:=~ importantly, the rest of the Regis BRIAN NILES basketball game. Coach Porter explaining strategy techniques community needs to support the to a player. DAN DELANEY One of these events was the photo by Dan Delaney athletic program . .______The athletic program at Regis receives decision by Coach Lonnie Porter to PHOTO EDITOR leave four players on the court for the if it seemed like a justified decision a large amount of money from the DAN DELANEY final few minutes of the game. As because his team went on to win the school. Barbara Schroeder, the reported, Porter's explanation was to game he rested the six players for, the Athletic Director, said that the LAYOUT & PRODUCTION rest his players. We highlighted the decision still had consequences operating budget for the Athletic KATHLEEN RYAN fact that many other people who were outside the next game. In fact, if the Department for the 2003-2004 school at the game and who heard about it Highlander had not looked into it, it year is $2.8 million dollars. And as LAYOUT STAFF later, including Regis players, saw the would have just circulated the halls as Schroeder said Regis "is a tuition TONIA JOHNSON move in a different light. The fact is a rumor with people believing driven school." So money from that whatever his reasoning for the whatever they might feel like. students' tuition is paying for these STAFF REPORTERS decision, he should have thought Concerning accountability there is teams to operate. ANDREW COLE about the repercussions of the action another incident from that game that With a number like $2.8 ED BESSENBACHER on the Regis community and on those should be mentioned. It is the million it seems as though students JUSTIN GOLDMAN outside the community who attended incident that took place between Zach are not getting what they pay for if MIKE MAHON or heard about the game. Gehlhaus and Coach Porter. We they are not attending the games that MIKE MCMILLAN One such observer from spoke with a member of the team who athletes participate in. That is just the BRIAN SCHRAEDER Metro was quoted as saying it looked told us , as we wrote in the last edition, financial aspect of the situation, not to JOHN RIEF like Regis just gave up. True, the that the matter had been resolved mention the fact that a little school MIKE DALY appearance of giving up in a within the team. We have no reason spirit and home team pride would be ERIN OVITZ basketball game does not have the not to believe that the matter was nice. MICHAEL PONTARELLI kind of fallout that a sexual assault resolved, just as we have no I think that along with more support scandal carries by any means, but in understanding of the dynamics of the from the students, accountability from FA CULlY ADVISOR the same manner, the action reflects team and what unforeseen the department will have to follow. If IAN T. DAWE back on the Regis community which circumstances might have played a coaches and players see support for includes all students, faculty, and staff part in the incident. their teams, they will be more likely to MISSION STATEMENT who were not a part of the decision. Again, however, the point is remember the rest of the school THE HIGHLANDER'S PURPOSE rs TO PROVIDE Because of that, I question the move that the team means more than just community in making decisions. And ACCURATE AND THOROUGH INFORMATION made by Porter. It is questionable those people who are a part of it. And that will be good for all parties /\BOUT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIS UNIVERSITYi because the name on the front of for those in the Regis community and involved. COMMUNITY. AS A STUDENT-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE, THE HIGHLANDER SEEKS TO GIVE to Jacobi, a way to "show that the VOICE TO THE DIVERSE VIEWS OF ITS STUDENTS, US involvement in Latin America School of the Americas was not just a FACULTY AND STAFF (continued on page 5) faith and the connection to justice and one time thing, but it's the education dollars will go other places than the to be engaged in the world with issues around the issues." From all around EDITORIALS EDITORtAlS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHOR, school which has trained proven of justice" said Jacobi. the country, about half of the 10,000 WHICH DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE murderers and dictators in Latin Seventeen people from Regis went to people who gathered in November VIEWS OF REGIS UNIVERSITY OR TH£ America. "President Bush keeps were college students, including H!GHL,4,NOER. saying we need to go after those "The major thing was representatives from all of the Jesuit A NOTE ON SUBMISSIONS terrorists camps and shut them down, to continue to draw in colleges, accord ing to Bourgeois. SUBMISSIONS ARE REVIEWED AND MAY BE a good place to start is our own The SOAW attempts to bring its issue EDITED FOR APPROPRIATENESS, CONTENT, AND backyard," Bourgeois stated. "We the connection to the attention of politicians, lfNGTH BY AN EDITOR AND THE ADVISOR TO want those millions [of tax dollars] between our faith and especially during an election year. ENSURE SUITABILITY OF CONTENT AND QUALITY used for schools for our children." Candidates are asked about their OF THOUGHT. Organizers of the event were very the connection to stance on the SOA and what they THE EDITORS OF THE HIGHL,4,NOER, AT THEIR pleased with the turnout to the event. would do about it should they get DISCRETION, J/ILL ACCEPT AND PUBLISH SIGNED justice and to be tffiERS-TO THE-EDITOR NOT EXCEEDING Nate Jacobi, Oscar Romero Faith and elected. According to Bourgeois, 250 WORDS. PERSONAL ATIACKS OR lNAPPROPRIATE Justice Coordinator in the University engaged in the world former candidate General Wesley LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. Ministry office, was one of the primary with issues of justice" Clark would have strongly supported THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF LETTERS IS initiators that brought Bourgeois to --Nate Jacobi. the school, but Democratic front 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAYS BEFORE THE wm:: OF Regis, along with several other runner, Massachusetts's Senator John PUBLICATION. organizations within and outside the Kerry would be in favor of closing the 0UESTl0NS OR COMMENTS SHOUW BE University that sponsored the event. Ft. Benning in November for the school. DIRECTED TO PADRAIC SWANTON, "The major thing was to continue to annual protest against the school and MJ\NAGINGEDJTOR, AT /303) 964-5391 OR draw in the connection between our organizing this event was, according AT 3333 REGIS BouLEVARD, ~ AIL STOP 1-8 1 5 HIGHLANDER February 23, 2004 EDITORIALS 3 Best-Picture awards go to certain genres

When one closely examines all along. Also, it is time for us to stop John, you are wrong-The that they just give the Best Picture the list of films that have achieved ranking the various genres of film. Return of the King is not better than award to dramatic films or even to Best Picture status at the Academy Ranking them only undercuts their Willow. In fact I watched Willow last specific genres, they just happen to Awards, it becomes obvious that artistic worth and assigns labels that night and yep, you are wrong. In fact, give it to good movies. Take your particular types of movies achieve this do nothing by way of making the films the Lord of the Rings movies are a rip conspiracy theory somewhere else. esteemed rank. Looking over the past more interesting or meaningful for us. off of Willow. Come on, look at the like your claim that the LOTR is few years we have A Beautiful Mind, Calling The Return of the King a similarities; there are lots of short comedic and dramatic. This is Shakespeare in Love, and Gladiator to fantasy really does not do it justice. It people in both movies. In the Lord of comedic; Jackson's comic relief is in name just a few. These films all share is dramatic, comedic at times, an the Rings the short people are taking need of some comic relief. I can the common category of drama, action-adventure, a romance, and something important (the ring), count the times the trilogy was funny although they do differ in their even has some elements of mystery somewhere important (Mt. Doom) so on one finger. I will admit that there dramatic portrayals, themes, and maintained until the end when we that a bad person (saurusomethin) was some drama in the end there, motifs. Why this fascination with finally resolve the future of the "ring." does not do bad things (bad things). but it carried on for two hours making drama? Well, it seems that the "in The fact that genres intersect and that This all happens in Willow too; they it the first funny part of the film and thing" so to speak is drama, stories the textual nature of the film itself is take the red head kid to the rat lady then, the most painful. The only thing that really make us cry, express deep intersectional with other genres and all to defeat the crazy lady and stop drawn out longer than the ending of even other films, shows that The her from doing bad things. It's the this movie is the Academy Awards emotion, and that do not engage too lI much in the banal and base notions of Return of the King is worth of more same I tell you. themselves. action, adventure, or fantastical plots. than a simple label and a Best Visual All of this aside, there is one Let's be serious for just one Now that the final film in the Effects award. good reason why this Lord of the second. The reason that this movie Lord of the Rings saga is finished, it One common criticism has Rings flick will not win the Best will not win the Best Picture award is seems time to honor Peter Jackson been the long ending, the multiple Picture; and that is because it is not not because of the fantasy label, or with the award for Best Picture. The fade-in and -out transitions in an the best picture. This movie has less the refusal to acknowledge the Return of the King is without a doubt otherwise excellent and visionary of a chance than Jackass Too of intersection of labels, but because it one of the most epic and well-made production. The small defects, argue winning an Academy Award. In fact, is not Best Picture worthy. There are fantasy films of all time (yes, it is the naysayers, are enough to push the latest of three Jackson films was several other films that are all-around better than Willow-sorry Val Kilmer the film out of the Best Picture the worst of the three. I left early but better including The Last Samurai. I fans) and deserves the greatest award category. I disagree. The film had to if I run back the thing might still be think that the members of the that a film can be given by those who be slow and highly emotional at the on- because it was that long. Frodo: Academy typically do side with these make films and act in them. Many will end to maintain as much of the get on the boat before I push you in kinds of movies because of their argue that because it is a fantasy it original plots of the book as possible. the ocean. human appeal. I think that for some will never win Best Picture. I agree For a film that made many departures John makes some interesting reason we all care just a little bit more that the chances are much slimmer from the original books already, I think points about the history of the Oscars if Cruise gets shot off his horse than if Frodo loses his finger or Gandalf given its genre but I hope that the director Peter Jackson felt pressure to and their refusal to give fantasy Academy can see past this rather make this film as true as possible and movies the Best Picture only dramatic loses the devil dragon thing in the mines. It seems likely that the unimportant distinction and vote for respectful of the importance of these films. He also argues that this is an Academy will give the award to LOTR the film that, this year, encapsulates books to the American popular culture. unimportant and even artificial in spite of all the reasons that it does all that is good, powerful, artistic, and If anything, this Best Picture should go distinction. Two things John: not deserve it simply so they do not meaningful in Hollywood. to the trilogy for its massive impact on Gladiator was an action flick and get pelted with retainers by an angry Certainly, there are other films pop culture and on the richness of Shakespeare in Love was a romantic mob of sci-fl convention peoples. up for the award, but they are not as narrativity in film that has been comedy. And, you are wrong its not deserving. Based on the sheer size of missing for so long on the big screen. the project and the fact that despite its I say do it, if only to change the norms length, audiences sit through it and and open up space for new even come back for more showings, possibilities in an otherwise empty and these films have deserved this honor boring awards ceremony.

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• February 23, 2004 4 EDITORIALS HIGHLANDER The gloves come off as Democrats struggle to show a united front· by Justin Goldman members. While we are talking Senator John Kerry solidified his about labor it would be impossible to position as the frontrunner for the not speak about the late James Democratic nomination for the Hoffa who would have been 91 on Presidency. With critical wins in February 14, 2004. His son James Tennessee and Virginia on February P. Hoffa is the current General 10, 2004, John Kerry has shown his President of Teamsters and ability to win in the South. Of course Gephardt brought their support as these are Democratic primary voters. well. The International Brotherhood Al Gore could not carry his home state of Teamsters joined with 18 other of Tennessee in the general election of member union in the Alliance for 2000. These areas will be difficult Economic Justice to endorse battlegrounds for the Democratic Senator Kerry. challenger to President George W. Senator Kerry has been decided Bush. upon by most of the popular The late surge of Senator John establishment. With many states Edwards in the Wisconsin primary yet to vote or caucus this could be a showed he feels the nomination is far double-edged sword. Democrats from being decided. Although have struggled to present a united Wisconsin was close a win is a win. front. With a base so motivated in Senator Kerry has won 15 of 17 an opposition to the President this primaries. Senator Edwards has only has been a beneficial stance so far. won in South Carolina. Senator Kerry However, as it becomes clearer that weathered the storm during a week of Kerry is the nominee less attention attacks. will be paid to the Democratic Senator Kerry's ascension has primary process. been a further indicator that The Democratic National Convention is July 26-29 in Boston, Senator John Kerry has one in most of the democr~tic caucus upsetting favorites like Howard conventional wisdom is out the door in MA. Someone had foresight looking Dean and John Edwards. Photo courtesy of Associated Press. the Democratic primary. Governor Howard Dean and his former campaign towards that location. With that all said many are looking security issues. Senator Cleland manager Joe Trippi have changed the Senator Kerry has been fueled by towards November. People across the returned to the United States from way the internet is used to fundraise the media coverage of his primary political spectrum realize how critical a service in Vietnam without both legs and to connect supporters. The success. We saw this on the February time this is. In the first election since and his right arm. meetup.com site has revolutionized the 3, 2004 primaries after success in Iowa September 11 , 2001 National Security What I envisioned was a serious way in which campaigns have been and New Hampshire. Following 5 of 7 will be a critical issue. The gloves have debate about the national security run. Prior to his decision to get out of victories that pushed him towards to definitely come off. President Bush's concerns we are facing. Donna Brazile the race, the Dean meet-up has success in Michigan, Washington, and service in the National Guard has been is on the Board of Advisors at the 188,500 members. Maine. made an issue. John Kerry's Foundation for Defense of Senator Kerry's lead should grow These victories set the stage for his involvement with Vietnam Veterans Democracies, a terrorism think tank. as he accepted the endorsement of his southern success in Tennessee and Against the War has come under She was the campaign manger for former rival General Wesley Clark. In Virginia. This may mean Super scrutiny. Look for a downright nasty Gore-Lieberman 2000. She the ARG poll Wesley Clark was a Tuesday might not be so super. That campaign. If you remember in 2002 understands what many Democrats still distant second from Kerry. Another Tuesday March 2, 2004 will see 10 the appalling tactics used to unseat fai l to grasp. That no matter how former rival, Congressman Richard states select a nominee. With Democratic incumbent Senator Max compelling positions on the economy, Gephardt of Missouri, brought strong California, New York, and Ohio Cleland you may be prepared. health care, Social Security, the labor support. The AFL-CIO included many delegates will be Republican challenger Saxby environment and privacy are, they all announced their endorsement of selected. So unfortunately the Chambliss used images of Osama Bin fo llow the primary responsibility of Senator Kerry. The largest US labor Colorado Caucuses on April 13, 2004 Laden and Saddam Hussein in an ad government. That is the defense of the organization brings 13 million may not be so newsworthy. saying Senator Cleland was weak on nation.

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by Rhianna Horan As Regis Students "While on vacation in Tahiti, a cat climbed into our gleefully anticipate Spring Break this year, it is K 2004 bungalow and got stuck on a really high mantle on the wall. I important to give fair decided to use a glass top table to step on so I could reach the warning about the dangers of traveling and cat. Just as I was reaching for the cat, the glass cracked in half partying too hard this and I fell through the table! I cut my feet up so bad that I had to vacation. Today's college get stitches at the hospital and use a wheelchair to get around student is a part of a generation whom have in for the rest of::the trip!" grown up watching the glories of MTV Spring Breaks in Cancun. A "I was in Mexico at my hotel pool trying to work on my generation of students tan. I thought it would be a good idea to untie my bikini top and that have only seen the avoid unwanted tan lines. At some point though, I fell asleep. fun and excitement of this crazy and chaotic and the wind must have picked up because when I woke up week. However, there my bikini top was on the ground and some kids were taking are a few things to be Spring-Breakers relaxing at the beautiful beaches of Cancun. aware of before letting it photo courtesy of www.springbreak.com pictures of my burnt boobies!" all hang out this March. First for those traveling to the lovely on a brighter note for any of those out there beaches of Mexico or the Caribbean, please phobic of the dangers of mountain sports, "One time on the beach, I met this really hot girl and she remember to act in an orderly fashion when ~tatistically, the chances of a skier being asked me to rub lotion on her back. So I was doing that when injured on the slope is far less than the going out to the clubs. True the drinking all of a sudden a bird flew by and pooped on her back! I think ages in this part of the world are far younger chances of that same skier getting into an than the legal age in the US; however, the auto accident on the way to or from the she thought it was just more lotion and I didn't really know what police there still handle drunks with resort. Comforting is it not? to do so I just rubbed the poop in like it was lotion!" discontent. Disorderly conduct due to For those students that are financially excessive alcohol use is the leading cause challenged, here are a few dangers to look Places to go, people to see, even if it is at home of tourist incarcerations in Cancun. Do not out for while loafing around the Denver waste a perfectly good Metro area. Always be cautious of your by Michael Daly vacation behind bars, _T_h_i_n_g_s-to_w_a-tc_h_o_u_t_actions while drinki_ng and make Cheap places to go for Spring especially behind bars in sure to have a designated Are you sitting in class Break: Mexico. Also, before for driver. A roommate may be wishing you were somewhere Canada (yea Canada) getting into an altercation --Do not leave your mad to receive a call at 2am to nice and warm like the beach or Florida {beach) with that rowdy crowd at beverage unattended. pick up a drunk friend , but this is do you wish you were on a Las Vegas (gambling) much better than getting a call New Orleans (Bourbon Street) the bar, bare in mind that -Be responsible for mountain skiing on the beautiful individuals over the age of at 2:30 am from the police with Montana (beautiful) your friends. snow? You must be getting sixteen in this part of the bad news. spring fever. That's right spring South Carolina (other beach) world are charged as -Wear protection When at a bar or club, break is only three weeks away. South Dakota (Where?) against the hot sun. always be aware of who is One hot spring breaker taking a d,p in the ocean adults. In addition to the What are you doing? Can't photo courtesyofwww.aboutsprmgbreak.com common sense knowledge ..Remember "The providing drinks and whether or decide where to go or are you a Wherever your car takes you not this person can be trusted. Work (fun) "Okay so I was hanging out with my brother and his friends. of not getting into it with Buddy System" poor college student? Well you local police, ladies should Date rape drugs seem to only are in luck. I have just the ticket Your house (free food) We were partying and I had to use the bathroom. I went into probably also consider the be in the news or happen to for you. A friend's house (free food) ------'other people, but even if a consequences of getting Top places to go for Spring The mountains (skiing) the bathroom and did my business. When I stood up I looked "sloshed" and showing things that will end drugged drink does not lead to a rape, it can Break: down and realized I forgot to pull my jeans down. The whole make a person extremely sick and have a up getting them a cameo in the next "Girls Cancun, Mexico backside of my jeans was completely wet. I took my sweatshirt Gone Wild" video. horrible hangover. So guys, even if date rape California If you are stuck in the dorms is not a top concern, a terrible case of the Skiing and snowboarding are also a Bahamas Las Vegas is always a popular last minute vacatbn for a lot of Regis students. all week Denver has many cool off and tied it around my wiats, which put me on the worst brew flu should be enough to cause popular way to spend Spring Break in Jamaica photo courtesy of www.corbis.com things to do like ski, go downtown L______,--- ______;...:.______J dressed list and walked back to my brother and his friends, Colorado. For students that are just awareness of where drinks have been Puerto Rico to the 16 street mall, watch a coming from. beginners, do not try to be a hero, swallow Miami, Florida Nuggets game, go see a movie, a hoping they could not smell my wet jeans." pride, and keep to the beginner slopes. Save Spring Break is a time to relax, a time to Hawaii play or a concert, watch arena football, go to the mountains, go to Boulder, have fun and a time to escape the stresses the embarrassment and pain that will occur Las Vegas (do you feel lucky?) hang out with friends and if you did all that then you can always do of school, and this is what is most important. "I went to California for Spring Break my freshman year. on the more advanced trails and have a New York (cool buildings and shops) homework. Have a fun and safe spring break. Do not refuse to have fun for the sake of good time with the kids on the bunny hill. In New Orleans (parties everyday of the year) One day my friends and I were out by the ocean and decided caution, just realize that there are some addition, just like mom used to say, make Aspen (celebrities) dangers out there and use a little common to play in the waves. Not a good idea if you have a bikini on. sure to wear sunscreen, proper eyewear and Steamboat {best ski resort) a cap. Some may laugh at this, but sense when partying. This Spring Break be Vail The first wave I met took me out and sent my bikini top on its responsible, watch out for friends, and most sunburned eyes are not a fun way to return Arizona (Grand Canyon) importantly, come back from vacation safe way." to school after vacation. It is extremely Utah painful. Again, this is all commonsense. And and in one piece.

Jennifer Nordsiek, FR Mike Montgomery, SR Michelle Kraus, JR Jonathan Wise, SR "It's my birthday "I'm going to Lake of the Ozarks So, what are your plans? "I'm going to "I'm going to be during Spring in Missouri with like, ten of the soccer Wes Palmer and Phil Web, JRs Mexico for the Junior Seminar ,f~,~~~Ji-y,~~~fM4WOrking on my Break so I'll guys. One of us has a house out there "We are going to thesis and trying trip. We're going probably have a and some boats so we're gonna go out Puerto Vallarta for sun .. -""""·to find a job. My to go do big party and there and hopefully get some honeys to "I'm going to park and Corona's!" thesis is about the everyone is come too!" City to ski." .. community ,·.-·---·service over by Logos Christology invited!" of John." Nuevo Rosita." ------;------~~~~-~...,._--~--

HIGHLANDER February 23, 2004 § SPORTS Dnnv'sDlalope Regis University baseball's "Big Three" pitching

Andrew Walker is a Regis Senior. contributing the regular column, staff aspire towards an historic season in 2004 "Drew 's Dialogue_'' The column is Andrew Walker mea/lt purely for emertainment by being a pitcher is that he has control of the game in his urposes and reflects his own In the 1990s, the Atlanta Braves had one of the best hands. He wants to be a team guy this season, and is ersonal views and/or imagination. pitching staffs in Major League Baseball. They had three looking forward to being a leader of this team. He •L..,______J pitchers who lead the Braves to their only World Series hopefully wants to pitch in professional baseball. Hello, sports fans here with another Championship. These three pitchers were at the top of Thompson is a senior from Morrison, Colorado. He edition of sports talk. In this week's show, their games in the 1990s, and they all became great went to Bear Creek High School were he played the topic of coaching will be brought to the friends off the field. It will be a while before a pitching baseball. His step dad got him involved with the game. table. I want to talk about what makes a staff of that caliber comes around again. They were Greg His step dad was his coach from little league to high good coach, and the impact that coaches Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz. school. Thompson learned a lot about the game from his have on players today. I think it is a very This year's Regis men's baseball team is lead by dad, and is the main reason why he loves the game of important issue, so without further delay, three pitchers that want to n-n!'l""l!l.,_..rrr dllr'T':lmnlni _____ baseball. One of the biggest let's discuss that state of coaching in sports lead the team to the school's •·• highlights in his career today. first RMAC championship. happened last year. He was the One of my favorite books was These three gentlemen are B!S!I winning pitcher in the playoff about the life and times of Bobby Knight. excited about the upcoming game that sent rival Mesa State Knight is a very successful college coach year, and want this season home. He said it was a great that has been known from time to time to to be a very special one. feeling, and he hopes to have lose his temper, and has had a few They are very close off the lhlffi~ .,"..... ~.,11r-,i;·,e~Bl!i more of those feelings this altercations with some of his players. He field, and are up for the '!~!!~!!~~lll.~~~~~~~ !!~~~~~ season. used to be the head coach at Indiana challenge. Let's meet Regis ~ Carney is also a senior this University, until he was let go a few years University's version of the 2004 Regis University Men's baseball team hope for great season. He was born in Koln, ago. There was an incident with a player, "Big Three", so here is the .__seaso__ n. ....;_ photo___ courtesy....;_ ___ of www.r....;...e gis.______edu ...... , Germany . He aI s o att en d ed and the school had no choice but to let him story of Fred Carney, Clay Tichota, and Eric Thompson. Arapahoe High School. He loves the competition of go. Knight had been the coach for about 16 Last year was a successful one for the Rangers. baseball, and bonding with the guys. His highlight was years, and was liked by many important They finished with a record of 29-26, and were the fourth sweeping Metro to end the regular season, and making people around the school. He did many seed in the postseason. The baseball program has come the playoffs. He enjoyed the journey of last season, and things for the university, and its basketball a long way in the last four years, thanks in large part to hopes to have another great journey this season. Also, program. He has won a national Coach McDermott. When asked about the team goals of Carney is part of Regis history, because he has hit the championship, and was the coach of the the upcoming season, the "Big Three" were all in most batters in school history. He wants this to be his last college team to have an undefeated agreement about what they wanted to accomplish. They best season, and hopefully lead him to playing season. want to win the RMAC. They want to be part of the team professional baseball. I think the main thing about coach to bring home the school's first league championship. The Braves had Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz. Regis Knight, is that he is not the best coach for The guys have been waiting since freshman year to be has Camey, Thompson, and Tichota. The coaches are the kind of players that are coming out and looked up to as the leaders of the team, and they are ready, the players are ready, are the people of Regis playing college basketball today. As his ready to rock and roll in 2004. ready for a historic year of Regis baseball? In conclusion reign at the school was coming to an end, Tichota is a senior from Littleton, Colorado. He here is a quote from Bull Durham that sets the mood for his teams were not putting up the results attended Arapahoe High School, and played baseball all the upcoming year." Sometimes, you win, sometimes like teams from the past had done. His four years. He has a brother that goes to Montana State. you lose, sometimes it snows." Think about that and coaching style that was so successful at the He gets inspiration from his family to perform at his best come out to support the "Big Three" and the Rangers in beginning was not working in the present. every time he takes the mound. What he enjoys about 2004." He has been around the game of basketball R- • hi · H. II F I d a.;;. d a11 of his life. and is very knowledgeable egis University At ettc a o ame n uctees 11onore about the game of basketball. by Nikki Lawson on the Regis Basketball team from as head volteyball coach. I also believe that the problem with The 2004 Regis University 1987-88 and 1990-91, shined on the Honored for the first time in coaching today is that coaches are just Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees were basketball court under current head public as inductees, the athletic looking out for themselves, and not treating honored at the induction ceremony coach Lonnie Porter. The Regis careers of Fisher, Radovich, Newton, these players like human beings. on Saturday. February 7. The 2004 College Athlete of the Year in 1988- Almazan-Parisi, and Mara were L~st year was a horrible year for . class. the fifth group ever to be 89 and 1990-91 is first all-time in the highlighted at the Athletic Hall of coaching. Coaches got fired for gambling, inducted includes athletes Bob Ranger record books for career field Fame induction ceremony. Taking partying with colle~e students, ~oing to strip Fisher, Sam Radovich, Danny goals attempted, career three-point place in the Student Center on the clubs, and other things are putting the Newton and Melinda Almazan-Parisi field goals attempted, and career morning of Saturday, February 7, the coaching profession in a negative light. and co~ch/administrator Margie three-point fietd goals made. ceremony recognized the first class Coaches are role models for the players, Mara. The 2004 inductees represent A more recent athlete to compete of inductees since 2002. and are supposed to lead by example. Regis athletics through a variety of in a Ranger uniform is 2004 inductee Marcia Neville, a sports They are ~upposed to t~eat their pl~~ers as time periods, sports, and positions, Melinda Almazan-Parisi. Possibly columnist for the Rocky Mountain human beings, and realize the position that with all five having noteworthy, the greatest athtete to have every News and Sports Anchor for News 4, they are in. honorable careers. competed for Regis, the 1995-98 was the Mistress of Ceremonies. I am not saying that all coaches have to Bob Fisher. the oldest member of Regis Volleyball player was the Ceremony speakers included Dr. be the players' best friend , because the 2004 inductee class, competed 1998~99 recipient of the Honda Allan Service, Regis Provost and sometimes the player is in the wrong, but for the Regis University Basketball Award, given to the NCAA ll Vice President for Academic Affairs, the coaches have to realize these players team from 1946-47 and 1949-50. A Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Barbara Schroeder, Regis Director of are human, and will make mistakes. two-time All-American at the National '"\1ear. Almazan-Parisi was also Athletics, and Oliver Pertuit, Regis ~oaches like Knight have to realize i~ is Championships, Fisher guided the named a two-time First Team NCAA Men's Soccer and Basketball player. time for a change. They need to realize that 1948-49 Regis squad to a 36-3 II All-American and the 1998 Regis In addition to the induction of the it is time for somebody else to have an overall record. University Female Athlete of the 2004 class into the Athletic Hall of impact on the game of basketball. Sam Radovich, a stand out Year. Fame, three Outstanding Athletic . I just hope that coaches today_r ea_lize Ranger baseball player from 1971- The final inductee, Margie Mara, Achievement Citations were given the impact that they have. Bottom hne 1s 1974 was named a National was a pioneer in bringing women's out for the first time. The Citations, that if you are coaching for the wrong Asso~iation of Intercollegiate athletics to the Regis campus. She aimed specifically at outstanding reasons, and are not leading by example, Athletics (NAIA) First Team All- served as the head volleyball coach Regis athletes who do not meet all of then I don't care what your name is, or American in 1972 and 1973. from 1979-83 and was an Athletics the criteria for the Athletic Hall of what you have done for the school or Radovich also was the recipient of Administrator from 1977-84. Mara Fame, were awarded to F.H. community, it is time for a change. Till next the 1972 and 1973 Adirondack's "Big formed Regis' first female club Landauer, a boxer. Dan Hogan, a time and Go Gonzaga. Stick Award", awarded to the top volleyball team in 1976 and turned golfer, and Laura Strickland~ hitter in the NAIA. the program into a varsity sport Richardson, a swimmer. Danny Newton, who competed compiling a 123-74-1 overall record - --

HIGHLANDER February 23, 2004 SPORTS 9 Colorado Mammoth, Crush offer exciting and thrilling entertainment by Michael McMillan

If you have not had the experience of seeing a Colorado Mammoth game at the Pepsi Center then you are Men's Basketball missing out on some wild entertainment. The Mammoth are one of the hottest tickets in town right now, and if you go to a game you will see why. If you do not know, the Colorado WomenJs Basketball 11-4 RMAC Mammoth is a new exciting professional Lacrosse team here in 16-7 overall Denver. They play their home games at the Pepsi center, and they are a part of the National Lacrosse League. The Mammoth are 5-2 and are Men 1S Baseball leading the Western division ahead of Calgary. One of the biggest reasons people come to watch the Mammoth NLL Rookie of the Year, Brian Langtry steers play is because of arguably the best by Calgary defenders. lacrosse player of all time, Gary Gait. photo courtesy of www.coloradomammoth.com Although Gait is close to retiring he is Denver Nuggets post season still one of the best players in the games at the Pepsi Center. league and he proves it night in and Arena football is different from night out. Another player to watch is regular football because of the way that chances hang in the balance the 2003 Rookie of the Year Brian it is set up. All arena football games by Michael P,ontarelli At this point in the season, it Langtry. With the possible retirement of are played indoors and they are played will be absolutely crucial that team Gait , Langtry is the Mammoth player of on a fifty yard field. This makes the The Denver Nuggets' outlook leaders such as Anthony and Miller the future. He electrifies fans with game very fast and exciting to watch was extremely positive heading into take on their leadership roles and quick moves and unbelievable goals. because there is a lot of scoring and the 2003-2004 NBA Season. The help guide the team into the post - If you do not happen to be a very little defense. signing of rookie Carmello Anthony season. passionate sports fan, then you can still As of February 13, the Crush seemed to have the entire Nugget's are 1-0 tied with Chicago in the The Nuggets had remarkable go to a Mammoth game for the organization poised and ready to see achievements early in the year as entertainment value. Beside~ the American Central division. The Crush good things•out of the young their record ·stood at 19-12 through quirky announcer, they have pre-game have seven more home games in a luminary. December 30 .. theatrics that will amuse your regular season that will run until the end of May. The Crush, like the Now, It seemed that entertainment. The fireworks, almost five Denver was motorcycles, and intense atmosphere Mammoth, is a hot ticket in Denver months into going to catch create an event that is exhilarating to because of the extreme atmosphere the season fire and really be a part of. Going to a Colorado they bring to the Pepsi Center. So if the Nuggets explode; Mammoth game will not only entertain you would like to fulfill your need for football during the NFL off-season then are looking however, it you, but you will also have the descent. The seems that opportunity to see one of the best go see the Colorado Crush at the Pepsi tea m, and the the team hit a lacrosse teams in the country. center. entire wall shortly If you are the type of person Both of these teams are very organization after their that is not sick of football once the NFL fun to watch and they also provide their for that successful is over, then you can focus your fans with a fabulous night of entertainment. All of the games for matter streak. In attention toward the Colorado Crush. recognizes January the The Crush just opened their regular both teams are played on weekend how the team Nuggets were season on February 6 with a win nights, so if you are getting bored of going to the same old Regis parties, or has come barely able to against the Las Vegas Gladiators. The and how far stay above Crush is also something that Regis you just want to do something different on a weekend, then go get tickets to they have to .500, winning students can take advantage of go. As of only 9 of 17 because they too play their home these games because they will Monday definitely entertain you. February 9, The the Denver Nuggets will brought their wrap up their record to 30- regular 23 with a win season in San over Rocky the Mountain Lion, highest paid mascot in the Antonio on Memphis at NBA. Wednesday home _ _ photo courtesy of www.nuggets.com April _ 86 83 14 Denver will face quite a Between now and then the team has tough schedule throughout the rest of plenty of time to take a commanding 64 TB AND SHERIDAN the season. With the rest of lead in the division. If the Nuggets (NEAR POPEYE CHICKEN) February, all of March, and most of are able to do so it will set a new April to go the Nuggets definitely will precedent in the Denver Nuggets ORBITS have their work cut out for them. franchise for consistency throughout 2 TANS Denver will play thirteen home the entire season. $1S (ltm.U') games in the remainder of the Currently the Nuggets are 7 NO l'.MllOLIMtl."1' f'Zll. NO CO"'l'R."1'11 ltlSTlUC'l'~ ll Al'l't.Y season and sixteen away; they will games above .500, and if they wa~t ,.TTB n us C'Ol.'J'ON 01,1..1 definitely need to play outstanding to keep moving forward not only w,11 basketball if they still want to be one they have to play well, but key of the few teams standing during the players must remain injury-free. post season. 10 ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLANDER February 23, 2004 Odds & ED's He Said/She Said ventures to get pampered at "Jazzy Nails" Ed Bessenbacher is a Regis by Ann Tool by Brian Niles 1Junior, contributing the regular You just broke up with your boyfriend; you are Yes, I, Brian E. Niles was manicured. My cuticles were column, "Odds & ED's. " The chiseled, my undersides were swept, and my nails were column is meant purely for miserable, sad and need a little pick me up. You are entertaimneni purposes and stressed out and simply need a break from daily routine. buffed. These however, were not the highlights of my reflects his own personal views You are not feeling yourself lately, maybe a little twenty minutes of being queen, because for only three of those twenty minutes my masculinity was stroked. I wish Let us begin lesson depressed. _Whatever the reason, or for no reason that those three minutes of lubricated arm, hand and finger number one in Special Ed here at whatsoever cruise down Lowell Boulevard to Jazzy Nails massage had lasted an eternity. Most men do not set aside Camp Regis. Hopefully all you and get yourself a manicure. Everybody loves to be thirty minutes of their day lo have their nails done. Yet I campers didn't get too tired at the pampered and for ten dollars you can get a little taste of believe that most men would set aside thirty minutes for a bonfire last night because today is heaven. lotion arm, hand and finger massage. archery day. Wow, that sounds almost Now, I am definitely not fhe type of girl who would It is in my opinion that the only responsibility for a male as exciting as canoeing yesterday. waste money on something so lame as getting my nails to his nails is to guarantee the proper cleanliness and Ok, camp analogy done. Or is it? done, but I must say that this experienced turned me on length. Rather, simply to keep ones nails clean, wash your I haven't been to any camps to a whole new world of personal grooming. Jazzy Nails is hands and remove access dirt from under the nail by any recently, in fact, I haven't been to any a quaint little nail salon nestled in a strip mall located means possible. I would suggest the use of the end of a since seventh grade when I went to approximately 6 minutes north of Regis University. I was scissors or possibly another nail that possesses the desired write-a-stupid-column camp. But it has apprehensive upon entering, as I was a first timer, but the reach. ' been brought to my attention that this warm fine University we attend has some reception The camp-like aspects to it, and I decided and second to set my crack squad of investigators cheerful requirement loose on this possibility. Yeah that's smiles for my nails right, I have an investigation posse, eased my is the proper what have you done with your life? length. The Worked with kids? Oh, never mind way that I then. determine Obviously you know where the my own mess hall is. All we need is for the pampered. proper length workers to wear some crazy aprons There is when I that say 'one time I did drugs and they was notice the were bad -dude,' you know, one of nobody in those cool DARE aprons. Then the salon measurement of my nails to be too long. There is no instead of making hot dogs all the time except two nail technicians (I hear that's what they prefer schedule marked on my calendar, nor is there a certain we have pizza, comparisons stop to be called), He Said, a bulldog (asleep on the couch), length that I could equate specifically, but for the past there, but man, if that's really your and I. The film Cruel Intentions played on a large screen twenty one years of my life, my nails have never caused a name, I don't think so. at the rear of the salon. Sandi, my tech, was a friendly girl scratch or snag. I stick with what works. The Dayton Memorial Lagoon has around the age of 23 -25, who happens to be the sister of You might be ·asking yourself: why has "he said" been drained temporarily, but the the other tech. Sandi invited me to sit down in a comfy, explained the process of trimming and cleaning finger nails Quad is still an ideal place to go faux leather chair, and after removing my jewelry, she got for the past 236 words? Isn't this a practice that the majority paddling with your favorite buddy. to work. of Regis University students have mastered? I would hope so. Always go in twos though or you'll First up was a quick filing job, which Sandi could have have to go to the director's office and done with her eyes closed, and then my hands soaked in The reason that I have spent nearly half of my article get a talking to. a little blue dish for about five minutes to soften the skin describing this very simple concept of ones personal The director has to live in Main around my nails. After soaking, I had my cuticles pushed hygiene is because that is how simple it really is. There is Hall. His place was always shrouded back and trimmed, a process that involved no pain, but a absolutely no reason for any person, male or female, to pay in mystery anyway so Rev. Michael few odd looking tools. Throughout this entire process, to have their nails chopped, cleaned, or polished. Yes, it Sheeran S.J., moved from University Sandi and I had a fr1endly conversation about a variety of was rather relaxing when the women massaged my President to Camp Director. I don't topics which made the time pass quickly. The best part of forearms with lotion. Is it worth the ten dollars? No. I would think he'll mind. Then you've got the the procedure came next, a hand and arm massage with have rather put those ten· dollars towards something far pool and all the fields over by at a fruity smelling lotion. Although the massage was a little more stimulating. Athletics, and the archery range at the on the short side, it was extremely relaxing. So that this article can be fair minded towards women I intramural field, and don't forget the The finally ensued, it was time to polish. I got to pick will consider the access of ostentatious polishes. I do ' drug-growing fields over by.. .oh wait my polish color from a rack on the wall. I wasn't too believe strongly that if the ten dollars were used for the that was just at that one 'special' camp impressed with the selection, but after a quick once over I actual polishes, you could have a different color for I went to. Let me tell you camp isn't as chose the lucky color that was to adorn my nails for the everyday of the week. Another question left unanswered : fun when people are walking around next few days. Bright red . I'm talking fire engine red , I "!"hy is the lady at Jazzy Nails so great at painting nails? Is with machine guns, and it's called figured I might as well go all out. After two coats of red it that hard to apply nail polish? I can guarantee that her Camp Colombia. and one clear topcoat, I was finished. I was pretty. Well, at training for this procedure was not a four-year program. But here's what we don't have in least my hands were. In retrospect of being manicured, I would say that it common with camps, besides poison The whole process took about 40 minutes and was rather uneventful. My nails, however, do process a ivy and Pythons in the latrines. Camp every second was worth it. The experience was fabulous. certain pizzazz that they hadn't before. I, rightfully so, did functions in separate groups, but has I might even start to splurge every so often and return to not accept any form of polish application. Because I am not an overall sense of unity and pride in Jazzy Nails for a few more rounds. It's that good. fancy like that, the only advice I can offer you is to procure itself. Regis has that some times, but ones nails and cough up the extra thirty dollars for a full usually it's just different groups body rub down. functioning on their own, in their own interest and there is almost no school pride. What, that statement's too

serious for you, who are you to tell me ' what to do? A town crier? I don't get .. -"".~.~ ~ •• #. it. Support your school, let's get some 1l •"" ~-:..- ~ ,.. :.:,,.,.;;~~ ~L.. ~ pride in ourselves. Until the next time I profane these public reader waves, please remember: though it looks like it, and can be used in a pinch, Gold Bond medicated powder does not taste as good as powdered sugar on pancakes. t.4thl.tl\'~ lh ffl 4 1".) ,.,. a

HIGHLANDER February 23, 2004 ENTERTAINMENT 11 Regis students search for the best gyros in Denver by Chris Dieterich and Mike Mahon

Food reviews come and go, some r------­ Further up Wadsworth, we slip into the past without touching came across a restaurant named lives. This review, on the other hand, after the oldest city in history, is one of epic enormity-a mission to Damascus. Located at 6520 find the Gyros that launched a Wadsworth, Damascus serves thousand ships. Gyros are Gyros similar to that of delicious ... and fun to eat! Traditional Jerusalem, but not entirely. Mike, Gyros come with lamb or beef, often refusing to branch out as usual. with onions, feta and tomatoes, 1 _,.,...... ,....,.,_,.,_ ordered chicken Gyros. Mike nestled on pillow-like and a pita preferred the flavor of covered wlth Tzaki (yogurt and Damascus. for the chicken is cucumber sauce). Contrary to popular -:-- more plentiful and the Tahini belief. Gyros are not exclusively sauce was less dominating. Greek. Mediterranean trade has ;;c::;i~;;;iChris again chose tradition with brought this fare eastward into lamb and beef. Although the collaboration with Middle Eastern Gyros at Damascus were stuffed cuisine. This variation comes with with more meat Chris found lamb or beef, onions, parsley, and a them less flavorful than creamy Tahini sauce (a mixture of Jerusalem. Results from the sesame. yogurt and lemon} on a more battle of Damascus: fragile pita. Thus, Chris and Mike set Mike-9.00 out like AchiUes to instigate a Denver­ Chris-7.00 wide showdown of the best Gyros in town. The Winner will be glorified; the Staying close to Regis, the losers vanquished! Damascus, located at 6520 Wadsworth. serves customers chicken gyros stuffed with meat. contest continued at Ma 1i Ana's. To begin the crusade, the first photo by Dan Delaney Located on 44th and Tennyson, stop was Jerusalem restaurant on 4101 Evans. This popular DU eatery was this Greek restaurant is mom-and-pop operated. The traditional Greek style rumored home to fabled Gyros. As the name of the restaurant implies, the Gyros at Ma Ti Ana's were good, but not great. Nearly five dollars, with an Gyros dished up at Jerusalem are of Middle Eastern style. For less than five additional two for a few mediocre fries. seems somewhat excessive given the dollars. numerous types of uniquely flavored Gyros can fill up a healthy eater. other various choices. Results from the battle of Ma 1i Ana's: Mike ordered conservatively and went with the chicken Gyros. Chris chose to Mike-7.50 immerse himself in the culture and dove into beef and lamb Gyros. The portions Chris-7.25 at Jerusalem were handsome; indeed, the venture was successful. Results from the battle of Jerusalem: All contests have favorites to win. Pete's Gyros Place located in Denver's Mike-7.50 Greek Town on 2817 E. Colfax was certainly not the underdog. For over forty Chris-8.00 years, Pete's has proudly boasted the- best Gyros in Denver. Pete's bucked the use of feta cheese to make way for an especially bold Tzaki sauce. These Crossing back over the Aegean Sea, we ventured into seemingly unfamiliar Gyros were absolutely packed with shaved lamb and beef and plenty of onions. Gyros territory-Chesterfried, at the corner of Ralston and Wadsworth. While The Gyros were almost seven dollars, but were escorted by a hefty portion of masquerading as a chicken joint, Chesterfried fs Arvada's best-kept Gyros fries. Results of the battle of Pete's: secret. The Greek owner decided only weeks ago to break with franchise norms Mike-9.25 and serve a taste of home. These Greek style Gyros come equrpped with Chris-8.50 peppers, tomatoes, feta, and onions all on soft pita bread. The Chesterfried Behold, the results 3re in, but divided. In our opinions, Greek style Gyros double as either a snack or a meal for under four dollars. Results from Gyros emerged triumphant. Although the winners share the same ethnic the battle of Chesterfried: background, the competing factions have sparked another Greek civil war. Mike Mike-8.50 selects Pete's. Chris chooses Chesterfried. Chris-8.75 Through mash pits and all, Atmosphere rocks Fillmore Auditorium

by Justin Goldman Abilities to this label. Blueprint, the Emcee from On Sunday February 15, 2004 Atmosphere Soul Position, made a special appearance. When he returned to Denver to rip in on stage. The Gothic performs with Soul Position DJ RJD2 it is something Theater was the venue of choice this time around. special. RJD2 is known for his production work on Atmosphere appeared in Denver just 4 ½ months the Definitive Jux label, which includes artists Mr. Lif and Aesop Rock. He will be appearing solo at the ago, tearing it up at the Fillmore Auditorium. Unfortunately it was a Clear Channel show, so the Bluebird Theater on February 27, 2004. This show did not disappoint. Eyedea and venue was only allowed to sell 300 tickets and the Slug were both on as they dropped lyrics that rest were subjected to the fees of licketmaster. included a unique freestyle where both emcee's Both of these shows reflected these rhymed about diapers. As he did in September's Rhyrnesayers Entertainers appreciation for the show, Mr. Dibbs played an extended Rage Against crowds in Colorado and specifically the Mile High the Machine beat. A mash pit ensued. At the City. Atmosphere is made up of Emcee Slug and DJ September show multiple members of the Mr. Dibbs with ant is the man behind the beats and Highlander staff were seen in the middle of the fray. he is exceptional. Seven's Travels, the latest The intimate setting of the Gothic Theatre is a release from Atmosphere that came out a week benefit. Junior Tyler Mackin, a longtime Atmosphere before last fall's September 30, 2003 show makes supporter was very pleased with the show. "Slug that clear as well. Track 15 on this album is entitled and Eyedea stayed on point lyrically. Mr. Dibbs and Denvemolorado. Abilities showed their turntable skills. It's just a ten The unique thing about this album was the letter word." That refers to a line of Slug's as he amount of major label interest. The decision was describes this remarkable duo. Continue to look for made to keep it independent through their "Slug" of Atmosphere won "Artist of the Year" for 2002. solid work coming from the Rhymesayers label and Rhyrnesayers Entertainment label. Based out of Atmosphere continues his blistering 96 show national expect them to return to Colorado in the near future. Minneapolis, MN Rhymesayers includes artists like tour at the Bluebird Theater on February 27. Brother Ali, Eyedea, DJ Abilities, the Micranots, and Soul Position. Atmosphere brought Eyedea and photo courtesy of www.startribune.com 12 CALENDAR

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