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Candidates field questions during the annual RUSGA debates. From left: Jason Kosloski, Paul Narey, Grant Robbins, Will Sabin, Terese Cabanting and The Times, They areania Changin' Robyn Kelly of a great Regis tradition: the RUSGA Editor-in-Chief Debate of Elected Officials. "Think hard about who will most accurately represent The candidates for the RUSGA Walking into presidency, vice presidency and chief [you] and the rest of the Regis student body;' sai4 Josh Walker's Pub justice filed into their seats as the Kniss, student body president. last Wednesday current Chief Justice, Regis junior evening, I felt the Morgan Nitta, explained the rules. between RUSGA and the Office of gram; bike safety and storage; a dis anticipation in Student Body President, Josh Kniss, Student Activities; the support of a cussion about a pool pass system so the air; the lights were dimmed, the a senior, started the event with the co-advisor for each cabinet mem that Regis students can use the pool music low, and a conglomerate of State of the University Address. ber; a leadership retreat in the fall at the Berkeley Community Center; finely dressed flourishing politicians Kniss reviewed the many ad for student leaders on campus lead and developing an increased sense gathered by a table of cookies (which vancements invoked by RUSGA in ers; and increased communication of unity and school pride with the were delicious, mind you), pumping the academic year thus far. Items between RUSGA, the University and Student Involvement Committee. A themselves up for the night's events. included better communication its students. Also included was the major highlight , Kniss said was the renovation and re-opening Wednesday night marked the restart on campus through a partnership implementation of the WeCar pro- Continued on page 2 Page 2 NEWS February 29, 2012
Continued from page 1 desire for a more integrated commu tice hopeful agreed that having expe Walker's Pub in a new, larger space in nity at Regis. The candidates prai~ed rience on Regis' Judicial Board should Contact the Higlander be required for the highly sought-after the Student Center. For more on the RUConnected as a pfatform of a mass 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop I-8 position. All candidates stressed the RUSGA initiatives, visit the associa media messaging, and each chiefjus- Denver, CO 80221 tion's website at http://www.regis importance of knowing the needs of current and prospective gov.org. Our Mission: students. At the conclusion of the State of As the staff of the Regis University Elections are underway and University address, Kniss encour biweekly publication, the will end tomorrow evening, aged every student to "think hard Highlander, we intend to serve the Thurs., March 1, at 11:59 PM. about who will most accurately campus and the neighborhood by Students are encouraged to represent [him or her] and the rest providing a forum for news, review each candidate's resume of the Regis student body:' information, and the exploration of and platform to make an in Morgan Nitta resumed her posi ideas. Our publication is designed formed decision. Undergradu tion at the podium to facilitate the to cultivate awareness, ate students received a link to rest of the event. The candidates understanding and the ballot via email. "Your voice were first asked to introduce dialogue about matters of is the most powerful voice on selves before being posed with a community importance. series of questions. Each candidate campus. Please continue to make your voice known!" said Kniss. had an opportunity to answer the Editor-In-Chief questions. Following the question-and-an Vice President candidate Dan Robyn Kelly swer session between Nitta and Ott answers questions during the RUSGA debate. nominees, questions from the News & Events Editor ence were read aloud and Anna Hinton accordingly. As to be expected, parking was an issue at the hearts of many of the questions. Also at Arts & Entertainment the forefront of the discussion was a Editor Jelena Subotic
Sports & Health Meet the Candidates Editor Hailey Barr
Layout Editor Matt Burns
Photographer DAN OTT & JEFF HASSEBROCK JASON KOSLOSKI & PAUL NAREY GRANT ROBBINS & WILL SABIN Nick Smith
Positions running for: Vice President Positions running for: President and Positions running for: President and and President, respectively Vice President, respectively Vice President, respectively Business & Years: Both are juniors Years: Both are juniors Years: Junior and sophomore, respec Advertising Manager tively Areas of study: Jeff is working toward Areas of study: Jason is a Marketing Chelsea Mitchell an honors degree in biology with minors major with a minor in finance and is on Areas of study: Grant is pursuing a in chemistry and hi_story; Dan is pursu the pre-law track; Paul is double major major in Biology; and Will is musing ing a honors degree in neuroscience with ing in Economics and Music Composi over a major in Biology with a minor in Staff Writers a minor in philosophy. tion (he will be the first to graduate from chemistry. Laurnen Aemmer Key platform ideas: Installation of Regis with that partirular music degree). Key platform ideas: Facilitate a joint Matt Burns a new integrated and innovative com Key platform ideas: Expand parking, effort with the students to make Regis Nick Smith munity at Regis, a focus on student increase community involvement and the best place it can be; recognize issues programming and maintaining account strengthen the amount of Regis student such as parking and student involve John Turtle ability as office holders. involvement. ment; and bring leadership, teamwork, Kendra Tyboroski reliability and enthusiasm to their roles. Jessica Zanetell
Staff Advisors Autumn Jones Lindsey Romes
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GARRETI CARRICA TERESE CABANTING DEXTER SCHILLER Submissions are encouraged from our readers. Email submissions to high Position running for: Chief Justice Position running for: Chief]ustice Position running for: Chief Justice [email protected] by 7pm every Friday Year: Junior Year: Sophomore Year: Sophomore for consideration. All submissions will Area of study: Garrett is pursuing ma Area of study: Terese is working to Area of study: Dexter is majoring in be reviewed to ensure suitability and jors in Chemistry and Mathematics. ward a degree in Communication Stud Politics and is a pre-law student. quality of thought. Key platform ideas: Maintain justice, ies with a minor in Psychology. Key platform ideas: Instill authority continue to make Regis a better place Key platform ideas: Bring awareness before the school year starts by organiz The views and opinions portrayed in and continue the practices and legacy to the rules and the Code of Conduct at ing a Juaicial Board training session for the Highlander newspaper are the sole that has already been a major part of the Regis, and support the future Student all of its members, and create and main opinions of the Highlander staff and do Judicial Board. Body President and Vice President. tain unity between the Chief]ustice and ot necessarily reflect the views of Regi the President and Vice President. University. ..~1 ------·---·---&
Page 3 NEWS Hig-hlander Claver and Clarke Projects Fueled by Letter from the Editor Student Requests Robyn Kelly Editor-in-Chief Lauren Aemrner particularly worried about the build a new cafe area, conference rooms Staff Writer ing's use, as its location has constrict available to some core classes and, as Growing up in Parker, Colorado, I ed an already-tight parking situation mentioned in an email from Karen never felt like I would make much of If you did not on and around campus. Despite the Webber, vice president for admin an impact on the world. I grew up in hear about them trepidation, Clarke Hall will provide istration, a "University-wide testing a safe, but sheltered community filled first semester, several amenities for use by the wider center, writing center, tutoring center, with cookie cutter houses that was the construc University community. According and the Office of Disability Services." home to an overly uptight homeown- tion projects on to Michael Redmond, associate vice In addition to these features, the er's association and was situated in Claver and Clarke Halls cannot have president of physical plant, from consolidation of CPS operations into a generally crime-free area. Though escaped your notice this semester. the start of the projects "the senior Clarke Hall frees up classroom and I grew up in a "relatively normal" Both projects ~-...... ,~~ meeting space environment, there was nothing of started to take .. for undergradu seemingly great importance in my a definite shape ate, nursing and life story. within the last pharmacy students How that all changed when I was month. The struc in Claver Hall. offered the position of Editor-in tures are growing The recently re Chief for the Highlander newspaper! named Claver Hall After hearing the news of my new increaserapidly. With in fresh- the Iii~~~~~~~~~~..,~ril!!~~~:ht..l (formerly ALC) position, and, of course, after busting man class size over renovation include out a rendition of several NFL stars' the last two years, restructuring this touchdown dances because of it, I it is not hard to see space according decided that it was time to head to why Regis began to to student's needs. the office and begin sorting through expand its build Some needs, like previous editions of the Highlander. ings. What is not as the pharmacy Copies strewn about in every nook well known is what addition, renova and cranny, an organizational freak's these projects hope tion of the health worst nightmare, I cranked up my to accomplish, and professions area, 90s playlist (Marky Mark and the how they will ben and both renova- Funky Bunch's "Good Vibrations" efit the school. Clarke Hall: a building in-the-making. tion and addition will never go out of style) and pre The addition of Clarke Hall to leadership of the University wanted of classrooms, are fueled purely by pared myself for what I expected to Regis' main campus has elicited con [Clarke] to be a University build academic needs. Other additions, be a tedious, unfulfilling task. cern from many over the fact that it ing, and not just a building that was including the performance ball, its To my surprise, I found myselfdis will primarily be devoted to the Col solely... for one school:' The addi green rooms and practice rooms, the tracted by the numerous anecdotes lege for Professional Studies (CPS). tions incorporated into Clarke Hall multi-purpose room and the food of Regis' past. Each story was more Undergraduate students have been for University-wide use will include court, are being built to fulfill re- compelling than the last, all docu See Construction on p. 7 menting tales of Rangers coming together as a whole. Stories shared inl944 included those of Regis The Season of Lent students returning from World War II; others were from the time that Jessica Zanetell members of the church. Only people Easter and Lent are both celebrated women were first allowed to attend Staff Writer who made a public confession of with the color purple which repre the University. The archives also in sin and wished to be restored in the sents not only the pain and suffering cluded student reflections following Considering fellowship of the church at the Easter of the crucifixion, but also the hope the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. today's modern celebration were marked with the and rejuvenation celebrated on the Reading the timeless editorials culture of instant cross. Now this tradition has grown day of Resurrection. made me realize that the Highlander gratification and to include all members of the congre Over the years, the traditions is not just another collegiate publica materialism, it is gation as a reminder of their need for of Lent and Ash Wednesday have tion; it is a living method of narra almost strange to think of a tradition God. changed, but it has always been con tive-based preservation that allows that promotes sacrifice, but on Feb. Although it is one of the oldest sidered a time of self-examination every Regis student to be heard The 22 at the St. John Francis Regis Cha traditions recognized by the Chris and a reminder of the need for God. Highlander is an innate part of the pel the season ofLent began with the tian calendar, the season of Lent has It is not just a practice of abstain Regis legacy, thereby contributing celebration of Ash Wednesday. Sev also changed over the years. It began ing from vices through the season of to our own personal legacies (yes, eral well-attended masses were held as a way for new members of the Lent, but a way to discredit the sins even for those of us who grew up in in the Chapel where many students church to spend time concentrating present in one's life. Making sacri cookie cutter suburbia). I, along with received ashes. on prayer and study before receiving fices is an important part, hut more the rest of the Highlander staff, am To commemorate Ash Wednesday, the Sacrament of Baptism on Holy important are the reasons behind working hard to make this legacy a palms from the previous year's Palm Saturday, the day before Easter; and it. It is not enough to give up some permanent staple at Regis. Sunday are burned and infused with also to prepare for the celebration of thing for the forty days before Easter; The Highlander is a student-run incense then mixed with holy water the resurrection of the Lord. Today, something positive is meant to take organization, and, after being on a and blessed. The ashes are then used Lent has grown to encompass almost its place. Lent is supposed to be a hiatus, it is back and ready to serve to mark followers of God with the everyone. It is now seen as a time for time of personal conversion in which the needs of its students. Please feel shape of a cross on their forehead. simplicity, where self-examination people become less concerned with free to contact us with story ideas, When receiving ashes, it is common and penance are demonstrated by personal vices and distractions and responses to editorials, or questions to hear the words, "Remember you voluntary sacrifices, which can be put more time and effort into their and comments at highlander@regis. are dust and to dust you shall return," anything from giving up Facebook relationship with, and in service of edu; or stop by our office in the base a reference to Genesis 3:19. The ash or texting, to not eating meat or even God. It is not meant to be solely a ment of the Student Center and leave signifies not only one's sorrow and fasting during certain hours. season of giving up material things, us a note in our mailbox. This Leap repentance for sins, but also stands The tradition of sacrifice is repre but a season of gaining something far Day, let us work together in docu as a reminder of a person's morality. sentative of Jesus's forty days spent more valuable. menting our own history as we leap Originally, the tradition of receiv- in the wilderness facing temptations back into The Highlander! ing ashes was left only for certain that were meant to lead him astray. Page 4 SPORTS February 29,2012 Behind March Madness Ides of March" in 1939. Porter be Kendra 1)rborosk:i to athlete Bobby Carpenter, "March The term "March Madness" origi came revolutionary in the world of Staff Writer Madness is one of the unique things nally described the Illinois State High School basketball by contributing to the in sports tournament, design of the backboard and the March Madness evokes great where which in elimination of laces in the basket excitement throughout the United [previously ball. Porter also wrote rules for high States among basketball fans and unknown] volved 900 school basketball and football. betting enthusiasts alike. The NCAA good teams by the The phrase "March Madness" did reports that 30 million Americans teams'... late 1930's. not gain popularity among colle participate in their office pools. In Cinder H. V. Porter, giate fans until the 1980s, when it 2009, the US lost an estimated $11.2 ella stories a high school caught rapid fire. Since then, March billion in worker productivity during come out teacher and Madness has been associated with a March Madness. Making a bracket of nowhere eventual assis involves great metholology (or luck, to win a tant manager season of exciting upsets, Cinderella depending on who is asked). Perhaps few games. of Athens stories and some mad basketball a reason for the obsession with this It's some High School, skills. basketball tournament involves the thing the coined the possibility of winning. According nation really embraces:' phrase in a poem titled "Basketball Spring Season Preview: Baseball and Women's Lacrosse Kendra 1)rboroski will be the best team we have had will be impo~ant for the lacrosse drill in practice, a fierce opponent, Staff Writer since 2004;' he said. This is quite the team. A strong work ethic appears as recovering from injury, or rebound statement because four players from a central theme for both teams. Both ing after a loss, or succeeding suc The outlook for the spring season the 2004 team went on to play profes teams play in tough conferences, but cess;' coach Kellner said. of baseball and lacrosse is bright; sional ball. they have confidence that their line- "Regis players are here for the right both teams return from a great previ reasons;' McDermott said. ous season and have every intention eel really feel like this will be the best team we Coach Kellner shared a similar ofrepeating their successes. The sentiment, "The student-athletes here ladies' lacrosse team went 6-0 last have had since 2004:' said Coach McDermott are extremely dedicated and passion season in the Western Intercollegiate ate about their academic and athletic Lacrosse Association (WLIA) and Both teams welcome new assets ups have enough skill and willpower careers. These Student Athletes are intend to do so again. "Our goal is . from all over the country, and both to overcome this. self-motivated to reach their poten to be repeat WLIA champions;' said coaches agree that the combination "The most important aspect for a tial and beyond" Sarah Kellner, head coach for wom of newcomers and experienced play successful team is overcoming ad Go to www.regisrangers.com/ath en's lacrosse. ers will be a strength for the team. A versity. When faced with a challenge, letics for schedules and more infor Baseball coach Dan McDermott strong chemistry will grant success [it's] looking it in the eye, accepting mation. Go Rangers! feels the baseball team will share for baseball, while melding as a team it and having the desire to conquer it. similar success. "I really feel like this and strengthening team chemistry Whether the challenge is a difficult
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Hailey Barr pre-game preparation and all the Sports Editor anticipation that comes with it. This is fitting for a college sopho Women's bas more, especially one with an in ketball player terdivisional major with a focus in Brandi Collins elementary education. Collins hopes has proven to be to become a teacher and a coach and an extraordinary perhaps play professional basketball example of a strong female athlete overseas one day. with her indomitable strength and For now, her biggest focus outside spirit on the court. She "decided of school and basketball is her loyal to hang up [her] hockey skates for fanbase: her family. In addition, she basketball shoes" in fifth grade. That relaxes by camping, spending time has been wonderful for Regis' bas with friends, watching Redbox mov ketball team, especially considering ies and shopping. moments such as her game-winning, This extraordinary player and po last-minute jump shot against Ne tential future coach has an excellent braska-Kearney. However, she credits piece of advice for aspiring athletes: her success to her family, coaches "Work hard, and always play for love and teammates, stating that "without of the game, for that is much richer them, none of it would have been than anything you'll ever receive:' possible:' When it comes to the game itself, Sophomore Brandi Collins credits her family among her "most devoted fans." she has a special fondness for the Page 5 HEALTH Hig·hlander Ask the Pharmacist: Traveler's Diarrhea Ask the Pharmacist: Headaches John Turtle John Turtle diagnose because, upon discontinu Staff Writer Staff Writer ation of the medication, the head Headache Info ache begins. In these circumstances, Send your health questions to high It's time for midterms: You have patients will experience relief when Types of Headaches [email protected]. Each week, 2013 been up all day and it is almost they resume use of the medication. PharmD Candidate John Turtle, midnight. You have a headache and The best way to resolve medication of the Academy of Student Phar would like to know what medications overuse headaches is to slowly taper Tension headaches macists-American Pharmacists work best for the underlying cause. the dose over a period of 14 days. Stress, emotion and other stimuli Association, will answer selected First, it is important to consider what Treatment for a headache warrants such as studying. questions. type of headache you are experienc a patient-centered, headache-type ing. The various types of common specific approach. Acetaminophen, Migraine headaches Do you have plans for spring headache are tension type, migraine, NSAIDs and aspirin are effective for Neuronal and vascular factors. break? Will you be traveling to a and sinus. the treatment of certain headaches. It Fatigue, oversleeping, caffeine, tropical paradise? If you are planning Differentiation between headaches is important to administer the medi alcohol, menses and changes in to go out of the country in the near is fairly simple. The location of ten cation early in the onset, as this will pressure can manifest in ami- future make sure you are educated sion headaches is usually bilateral (all result in a quicker resolution, and it graine. Some believe that personal on the ever-so troublesome and no over the top of the head), has gradual will prevent the worsening of symp ity features such as perfectionism torious traveler's diarrhea! onset, and typically lasts minutes to toms. Often, headache symptoms or compulsiveness can result in Traveler's diarrhea is the most hours. Some can continue for days. progressively become worse or can migraines. common ailment that happens when Migraine headaches are unilateral, resemble a cyclical pattern. An inter Americans visit developing coun throbbing, have a sudden onset, and esting solution many patients prefer Sinus headache tries. It rarely causes serious out last for hours to days. Migraines are is Excedrin. The combination of Occurs with infection or blockage comes and is self-limiting, typically typically the most troubling out of aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine of the paranasal sinuses. resolving itself within a week. Factors the three. Sinus headaches usually seems to alleviate symptoms quickly influencing traveler's diarrhea vary originate from the face or forehead, and is effective in certain popula Available Without depending on the time of year. have dull pain, and seem to be worse tions. Different individuals respond Prescription You are at a higher risk ifyou in the morning. These types are easy differently to headache therapies, and have certain medical conditions (ex: to diagnose because they go hand in certain medications work better than Ibuprofen (Motrin•) immune compromised, inflamma hand with sinus symptoms (such as others on a patient-by-patient basis. Naproxen (Aleve•) tory bowel disease). The bacteria nasal discharge). They typically last Important considerations with the Aspirin that causes traveler's diarrhea are for days and resolve simultaneously use ofNSAIDs include gastrointes nearly always contracted by eating with symptoms. tinallstomach] upset, bleeding, and When to See a Doctor or drinking contaminated food and Nutrition and agents that are not drug interactions. Avoid gastrointes water. It can also be caused by virus pharmacologically active should be tinal upset by taking the medicine - Severe head pain or headaches es or parasites, but these causes are sought-after to resolve mild symp with food or milk. Bleeding and drug that persist longer than 10 days less likely. The clinical definition of toms. Foods containing tyramine (in interactions can be minimized by a traveler's diarrhea is "having at least aged cheese and red wine), phenyl quick consult with your doctor or - During pregnancy 3 loose stools over 24 hours while alanine (an artificial sweetener), pharmacist. being accompanied with abdominal monosodium glutamate (often in - Less than 8 years of age pain, nausea, vomiting or fever:' Asian food), caffeine and sometimes Disclaimer: This column is not intended -High fever or signs of bad infec- The best way to dodge this men chocolate are dietary triggers that for use to self-diagnose or self-treat. Rath tion acing condition is by avoiding the can cause headaches. Other triggers er, it is intended for the general education most common bugs that cause it (E. include magnesium supplementation ofpopular health topics. Before taking any medication, or when you have questions - Liver disease or chronic alcohol coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and and avoidance of hunger. concerning a particular health condition, abuse Shigella species). Medications can also cause head always seek a medical professional. The first treatment with any type of aches. Hormone and contraceptive diarrhea is to rehydrate. When your medications often cause headaches - Headache that is secondary to Adapted from: Handbook of Non body loses large amounts of water in women. Other medications, like other causes prescription Drugs: An Interactive in a short time, it is important to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflam Approach to Self-Care. "Headache" increase fluid consumption. Many matory drugs) can cause drug-re - Symptoms of migraine without Chapter 5. complications of diarrhea are due to bound headaches. These are easy to diagnosis of migraine loss of fluid from the body. The best agents for diarrhea-related rehydra- mum benefit, you must repeat doses populations. When given in a timely visit a doctor and explain your travel Prevention every 30 minutes. This is not a conve fashion, they can help resolve symp plans. A doctor. can easily call in a nient schedule when you are on vaca toms and get you off the toilet and prescription to a pharmacist before tion! When compared to Imodium•, onto the beach! your departure. If you develop diar -Well-cooked food (dry, served a similar medication, Pepto-bismol• Depending on severity, the length rhea while traveling, the antibiotic hot) has been shown to aid in symptoms of antibiotic therapy varies. Some and Imodium• will be ready for use of nausea more than diarrhea symp doctors will prescribe three days' immediately! - Fruits and vegetables that can be toms. Imodium• is better for treating worth of antibiotics and instruct the peeled traveler's diarrhea. It begins working patient to discontinue taking the Precautions: within four hours of ingestion and medication after the initial 24 hours • Do not use either of these - "Peel it, boil it, or forget it" may be repeated until maximum and resolution of symptoms. It is medications if you experience bloody daily dose is achieved. Questions important to ask your pharmacist stools, have a fever over 101.3° F, or tion therapy contain ingredients with about over-the-counter products? for recommendations when taking in young children. electrolytes and carbohydrates (soda, Ask your pharmacist! antibiotics. • These medications slow Gatorade, fruit juice). Antibiotics have proven to ben The combination oflmodium• and the movement of the bowel system Alongside rehydration, another efit travelers experiencing diarrhea. antibiotic therapy is beneficial and (antimotility). Therefore, they can be treatment option is Pepto-bismot•, Sometimes, the medical professional has been shown to quicken response associated with worsening of some which has been shown to dramati will reserve antibiotic treatment of and reduce duration of symptoms. If infections by increasing the gastroin cally reduce visits to the bathroom. traveler's diarrhea for special need you want antibiotics before traveling, testinal exposure to the bacteria. In Unfortunately, to achieve the maxi- See Traveler's Diarrhea on p. 7 r
l)c.1ge 6 Arts & Entertainment February 2 9, 2012 ~ Recruiting Goes Hollywood Act of Valor review Sound 13ites Matt Burns either zero character arcs or strong Nick Smith The Fray - Scars & Stories Movie Critic character backgrounds and arcs Music Critic The latest release from Denver band would have made this a much better The Fray, Scars Act of Valor is a film. & Stories rein movie that both The direction and cinematography VanHalen-A forces a distinct succeeds and fails were both solid. The action scenes, Different Kind of sound that is from its selling for the most part, were well-shot and Truth unmistakably point. The actual exhilarating, all except for the scenes Released on theirs. This NAVY SEALs are very bad actors, in which the film switches to imitat February 7, 2012, Van Halen's highly album employs which is to be but "Call of Duty" by employing a anticipated twelfth album, A Different their tried and true sound that they believable when they "first-person shoot Kind of Truth, is the first album from have been using since their start. Scars are shouting out er" mode of filming. the band in over a decade. The album & Stories, however, neglects to show commands and or I do say that that is a refreshing kickback to classic innovation. ders, as the dialogue the greatest quality eighties hard rock as well as Van I feels very natural. action scene of this Halen's "Brown Noise" sound. Eddie This film would have movie is the first set Van Halen's solos are just as wild and ** been much better piece that takes place over the top as any fan of the band Band of Skulls - Sweet Sour had it left out all of in the jungle with the would like them Band of Skulls is a relatively new the character stories extraction of Roselyn to be. A Different band on the and laid-back in Sanchez. Kind of Truth is music scene; teractions between Despite the criti the first album to their first re missions, because the cisms, I still think feature guitarist lease debuted in dialogue and its de Act of Valor is worth Eddie Van Ha 2009 with Baby livery felt very stilted. watching, as it is the len's son, Wolf Darling Doll The script is by far closest you will get gang, on bass; he "is the replacement Face Honey. Ever the weakest point of to witnessing ex for former bassist Michael Anthony. since, they have been gaining popular this film, as it is filled actly what the NAVY Former Van Halen singer David Lee ity at an alarming rate. Sweet Sour, the with just about every war film cliche SEALs are trained to do without Roth also returns to the band for band's sophomore release, does not · you can imagine, short of"a war-torn becoming one yourself. It is truly this album, making this his first Van disappoint. The alternative blues-rock soldier about to retire but brought something to behold, and I respect Halen record in twenty-eight years. band follows in the footsteps of bands back for just one more battle:' The the heck out of them for it. like The Dead Weather and The Black character of Rorke demonstrates this Keys while still putting a unique spin idea, as he is a man that is about to ***~ on the genre. take leave due to his pregnant wife back ho~e. A stronger script with ** * Rating system out of 5 Stars Rating system out of 5 Stars ****~ I
RUSGA, Physical Plant and the Office of Student Activities worked hard in Decem ber and January to bring you the new Walker's Pub in the Student Center. Staying Local for Spring Break? Chelsea Mitchell of museums. Ball dance, then you are familiar theater holds amazing concerts, but Business & Adver The Museum of Nature and Sci with this hidden gem. If you did not it is also a great place to visit if you tising Manager ence has a variety of exhibits and can go, then go check it out! The venue want to go hiking or biking on one definitely become an ali-day event. features a number of different gar of the many trails while seeing some Staying local You can also visit the Molly Brown dens that represent all corners of the amazing Colorado scenery. For more for spring break House Museum to learn about her globe. hiking options, visit www.dayhi this semester? life and the events leading up to the More in the mood for sports? Take kesneardenver.com. Don't fret! There sinking of the Titanic. a tour of Sports Authority Field at Still trying to find things to do in are many things to do in the beauti If museums do not interest you, Mile High. The tour starts in the Denver? Go to www.Denver.org for ful state of Colorado that will ensure then try the Denver Zoo. Located in Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Mu other suggestions. that you have a good time over break. Denver's City Park, the zoo is always seum, which is located inside the You might be staying local for While 16th Street Mall is a fun place a great place to go for a day-long stadium. The tour lasts approximately spring break, but with so many to go, you may be looking for some event. 75 minutes. fascinating things to see and do in thing new. I have compiled a list of Animals do not peak your inter Looking for an outdoor activity Denver, you are guaranteed to have fascinating things to do around the ests? Visit the Denver Botanic Gar that will get your blood pumping? a good time no matter what kind of dens. If you attended Regis' Snow Denver area, beginning with a couple Check out Red Rocks! This amphi- adventures strike your fancy. P~g. e _ 7 PERSPECTIVE 1--rig-t-11ander ""' ··~ .
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