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Photo by Brett Stakelin Part of MLK Week held last Monday, Feb. 21 - Feb. 25, the Denver Poetry Slam team used the power of words to illuminate the struggles of discrimination Thurs, Feb. 24. The week's events honored the life of Dr. King and his work to reach "the mountaintop" towards the "promised land."

Amber Alarid that hopes to increase diversity aware­ racism. Some spoke of how far we exists today. One Regis staff member StaffReporter ness of every kind--including race, reli­ have come and that the "promised recalled a remark made by Coretta gion, but most important, diversity of land" is in sight, and others spoke of Scott King. When asked what her hus­ On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Byron thought.) the work left to be done. band (Dr. King) would think of our Plumley, justice education coordina­ Beginning the dialogue, students, The entire dialogue was meant to society today, Mrs. King believed he tor, and Leilani Henry, professional faculty, and staff were asked to envi­ leave the Regis community with ques­ would have been disappointed with the dialogue facilitator and consultant for sion the mountaintop that Dr. King tions more than answers. Each partici­ lack of progress. the Institute on the Common Good, led spoke off from, of which he saw the pant was asked to respond to an open Nonetheless, most attendees agreed a diversity dialogue titled, "What Did "promised land." Attendees were then ended question asked by the partici­ that there still is hope. Martin Luther King See at the asked to reflect on how close we are as pant next to them, and then to direct "I am change" is what one person Mountaintop and Why Can't We Get a human race to that "promised land." an open ended question to the person said when asked to sum up the dia­ There?" Everyone then "voted with their feet" back. This gave everyone the opportu­ logue in three words or less. All members of the Regis communi­ by standing in a line based on how nity to speak, but also elucidated criti­ Most also agreed the journey ty were invited to join in a group dis­ close each individual believes society is cal issues surrounding diversity. towards the "promised land" is neither cussion focusing on Dr. King's vision of to attaining Dr. King's dream. No one In response to the discussion about over. "the mountaintop," a common theme felt we were there, few felt we were a need for a leader such as Dr. King or In his famous "I Have Been to the this past week in light of the recent cel­ close, but most thought we had a long Gandhi in our present time, one stu­ Mountaintop" speech, Dr. King ebration of Dr. King's birthday. This way to go. dent shared: ''You point a finger, four described the journey ahead by saying, event followed a reading, sponsored by When each person was asked why more are pointing back at you." For 'We've got some difficult days ahead... The Movement, of Dr. King's famous they were standing where they were, some, this was reflective of the Jesuit But I want you to know tonight, that 1968, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" some participants were reluctant, but ideal to be "men and women in service we, as a people, will get to the prom­ speech in the Dining Hall. (The willing, to explain their personal views of others." ised land." Movement is a student organization of the state of our society in relation to However, others felt racism still 2 Highlander NEWS I WEDNESDAY, !ANUARY 30, 2008 'RUAlert' emergency system to help protect uni­ versity community Vince Garzone for operations in University Services. expand our planning as well as the Contact the Highlander methods we'd use to communicate Staff Reporter To be eligible for the service, Regis 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop I-8 students, faculty, and staff need to the with members of our community." Denver, CO 80221 This week, Regis University will have an active Regis email account. McCue conducted a testing phase of begin to implement a new emergency This week, McCue will send out an the system in the fall semester. Peter text message service titled "RU Alert." email blast to those accounts with Greco, chief information office for ITS, Our Mission: According to the Jan. 20 press release, information on how to enroll. was a member of the test group. "Each As the staff of the Regis University "In the event of an emergency situa­ Beginning on Jan. 28, the sign up test worked quite well. I received text weekly publication, the tion, Regis University will communi­ process will mainly involve providing messages very quickly after they were Highlander, we intend to serve the cate vital information as quickly and one's phone number and basic infor­ sent. The system also can send e-mails, campus and the neighborhood by efficiently as possible to provide the mation. and that test went well. I have a very providing a forum for news, infor- greatest safety for our students, faculty Regis has been working on the new high level of confidence that the Rave mation and exploring ideas. and staff." This communication will be system since last spring, according to Alert system we've set up will perform Our publication is designed conducted through various media such Karen Webber, vice president for as we need it to perform," Greco said. to cultivate awareness, as e-mail, InSite, public address sys­ administration. "It involved research­ Regis University will run the system undestanding and tems, and most importantly text mes­ ing companies that provide these types through a company called Rave dialogue about matters of saging. of services, surveying other institu­ Communications. The company pro­ community importance. The text message service will be tions to see what they planned to do vides emergency communication serv­ straightforward and to the point. "In about emergency communications, ices such as the text message system to Editor-in-Chief an emergency situation, a text message selecting the provider, securing fund­ many other major universities such as Maricor Coquia will be immediately released to stu­ ing for the service, developing an the University of Colorado at Boulder. dents, faculty, and staff. The first thing implementation plan, and testing the McCue says that the service costs Regis Opinions Editors University five cents per text message you will see is 'RUAlert:' and then the system," said Webber. Jen Janes sent. However, the system will be of no message. The text message will give a The Administration started working Jacqueline Kharouf brief description of the situation and on its emergency response planning cost to students, faculty or staff except then direct you to InSite for further before the Virginia Tech tragedy. But, for their individual mobile service text details and directions of what to do," Webber says that "this and other relat­ message charges. Photography Editors said Mark McCue, assistant director ed incidents caused us to expedite and Graham Hunt Brett Stakelin

Staff Photographers Caucus vs. Primary Chelsea Coalwell Reagan Pufall Denver caucus training distinguishes difference Christopher Yamauchi

Emily Sloan assigned a number of delegates by a Copy Editor Staff Reporter mathematical formula. These dele­ Caitlin Healy gates will attend the party Convention There were at least 30 black leather and assembly, sponsored by the par­ chairs surrounding an oval polished ties, representing voters for the various Online Manager table in a room that seemed important, candidates. Furthermore, there are Lauren Fellows where large wealthy company CEO's "super delegates," who are delegates, would take large risks. But instead of like democratic governors of various Layout & Design businessmen in the dark suits, were states, who are automatically allowed Joey Ruffini everyday men and women int-shirts to attend and vote in the DNC. Only and jeans; most of them middle-aged the Democratic party has "super dele­ Staff Reporters and older, with only two college stu­ gates." Vince Garzone dents there; the youngest probably 20 Primaries, on the other hand, Kerry Grady years old. resemble the scenes depicted on Abbey Mermis Dan Willis, Secretary of the Election Day. Voters go to polling sta­ Vince Sapienza Democratic Party of Denver County, tions to cast their vote for candidates Emily Sloan began the meeting shortly aft.er every­ on a ballot. Just like caucuses, there Amy Smith one was seated. The meeting consisted are open and closed primaries. of instructions and clarification of Colorado used to hold primaries but Colorado's Democratic Caucus occur­ switched to caucuses because the state Staff Writers ring on Tuesday, Feb S, dubbed 'Super parties paid for the caucuses, as com­ Jessica Knapp Tuesday' because twenty-four states pared to the primaries when the state Aaron Mejia are holding caucuses or primaries. paid for the process, helping save the Zach Owens Angelia Shugarts Many people, especially students not accustomed to or Viktoria Stein are new to the politic process, have a difficult time under­ Ed Timmins, Jr. standing why a caucus is so important in a presidential campaign. Faculty Advisor Many people, especially students state money, particularly during eco­ Mary Beth Callie, Ph.D. not accustomed to or are new to the nomic recessions. politic process, have a difficult time On Feb. fi, the Democratic and understanding why a caucus is so Republican party will be holding cau­ important in a presidential campaign. cuses at 7 p.m, but it suggested partic­ By the way, the word caucus literally ipants arrive at 6:30 p.m. The caucus Our policies regarding sub­ means meeting. location is determined by residents' There are two types of caucuses, precinct or district, depending on the missions and editorials from open and closed. In open caucuses, party. To find a Democratic caucus the community: independents, voters with no member­ location, check http://www.den­ ship in the democratic or republican verdems.org. For Republican caucus Submissions are encouraged from party, can participate. Closed caucuses locations, check http://www.denver­ our readers. Email submissions to only allow their party members to par­ gop.org. Out of state students are usu­ [email protected] by ticipate. Colorado has a closed caucus. ally not allowed to participate in the 7:00 p.m. every Friday for consid­ In caucuses, voters will gather in Colorado caucus because these stu­ eration. All submissions will be homes, churches, schools, etc. across dents are not registered to vote in reviewed to ensure suitability of the state to discuss candidates. There Colorado. content and quality of thought. will be a poll taken among the partici­ Willis suggests that if students want Editorials are the opinions of the pants called a Straw Poll, which is non­ to participate "to contact their home author, and therefore may not nec­ binding and simply shows peoples' state to see how they can participate essarily reflect the views of Regis preference, leading candidates, and there. Some stateS""allow absentee par­ University or the Highlander. which candidates will not make the fif­ ticipation, so see if their state would let teen percent need to be assigned dele­ them do that." gates. Once the formal poll is taken, the top candidates who qualified are •

OPINIONS I WEDNESDAY ANUARY 30 2008 Highlander 3 'Focus the Nation' program pushes for change Zach Owens Faculty responses were diverse, Staff Writer ranging from complete opposition, to hesitation about taking 10 minutes out 2008 promises to be a year of of their class time, to enthusiasm change. On Nov. 4th, Americans will about hosting a discussion. vote for a new president, senators, rep­ Nonetheless, over fifteen professors resentatives in the house, and local signed up to host a total of 29 different government officials. With this in teach-ins on the 30th and 31st. mind, Eban Goodstein, Professor of The entire Regis community is invit­ Economics at Lewis & Clark College in ed to attend any of these teach-ins. Portland, Oregon, realized this was the Topics include Joan Armon's perfect opportunity for the United Children's Books Related to Climate States to take action against climate Change, John Kane's Jesus, the change. He began developing what is Kingdom of God, and Today's today known as Focus the Nation Environmental Crisis, and Hannah (FfN). Anchordoquy's Climate Change and Recognizing that stopping global the Implications for Human Health. warming will require mandating gov­ The teach-ins are nonpartisan and ernmental legislation and investing in designed to spark discussion betweef! cleaner energies, Goodstein decided individuals from different back­ that FfN should be a grassroots move­ grounds about the climate crisis. All ment that works its way up to influence points of view should be respected and local and federal governments to take considered. action. His initiative quickly gained My personal hope is that these support, and today over 1500 colleges, teach-ins inspire many within the high schools, elementary schools, faith Regis Community to demand change organizations, civic groups and busi­ and strive for sustainability. This can nesses nationwide have signed up to be accomplished by visiting host FfN events on January 30 and www.focusthenation.org and voting in 31st. the "Choose Your Future" poll, whose When I learned about FfN, I imme­ results will be presented to members of diately signed SPEAK up to host an Congress. Also, keep the environment event at Regis. Soon after, I was con­ in mind when voting on November tacted by Dr. Eve Passerini of the soci­ 4th, and consider joining Regis' envi­ ology department, who expressed ronmental club, SPEAK. Remember, interest and enthusiasm about making one person can make a difference. FfN a reality at Regis. She sent a letter On behalf of SPEAK, I would like to to every faculty member on campus thank Dr. Passerini and all faculty who informing them about FfN and are holding teach-ins. I am proud that encouraged them to discuss some Regis is participating in this historic aspect of climate change in their class­ event that. has the potential to change es on the 30th or 31st for at least 10 the way we think about and act toward minutes. our planet. 14.!H~ig~h~la!!!nd~e!._r------~OQJP~IN~IOQJN~SJIJW(!JED!tfN~ESDMAYL_, M]!AN~UABARLY 1Q30J, 2~00!!!_8 ____ ~~=-~~~~~-- Let's start a revolution AWORD FROM IHE CHIEE:.. Jen Janes relinquish upon the revolution's suc­ Opinions Editor cess), the vice president can be the r. o~ ~ mf,t,M,ed . ly the opposite. These policies Assistant-Albeit-Just-As-Glorious As editor of our While life at Party Leader, the chief justice can be student publica­ although not perfect, are, in a generai Regis is stable, the Glorious Minister of Justice, etc. tion, I feel sense, custom built, to what our socie­ sometimes it We can accomplish this easily by obliged to admit ty values (be it here at Regis, or collec­ seems just a bit too marching to the meeting and sitting in that even I often tively as the U.S.) routine. I'll admit, on it until our elected and appointed don't read a Indeed, there is no rule for us to sometimes I have a officials become so annoyed with us newspaper every­ watch CNN or NBC every night. Nor is really hard time that they will be forced to submit to day, nor do I find there a rule for us to read The thinking of Regis­ our glorious will. frequent incen­ Washington Post or New York Times specific topics to write this column Once we have overtaken the govern­ tive while online every day. So why should we care, about, and it's a problem. It might be ment and bestowed glorious new titles to take ten min­ right? fun to shake things up a bit And what upon it, the rest will be easy: changing utes to read up on The point is we should. could shake things up at Regis more the school colors to red on red and cre­ current events. Not even in the morn­ I was somewhat misleading in than a revolution? I don't mean some ating a new school flag with the Ranger ing, when I have 30 minutes to spare admitting to not regularly following lame reggae-inspired revolution where star on a field of red. Sadly, though, while getting ready, do I find the ener­ what's going on in the world. True, I we all put our hair in dreadlocks, our glorious new order will not last gy to press the "on" button to hear the don't. But, rather than be apathetic smoke a lot of weed, and come up with long. Sooner or later other universities morning news. It's not because I'd and dismiss what I could know--I'd ways in which we're all so oppressed at or bodies with more power than we rather not keep up with the times, but rather know. I need and want to know our predominantly white upper-mid­ have will find that they have no more rather, like many other Regis com~u­ which candidate is most in line with dle class private university. We, like use for us and place an invisible iron nity members, I share the frustrat10n my values--rather than voting on a Bob Marley devotees, are starting a curtain around north Denver. I am of juggling courses, responsibilities, whim. I want to know of changes in revolution not because we're unsure what this invisible iron curtain work, and yes, calling my parents, the economy, and how that affects my oppressed, but because we're bored. I will do, exactly, but that's probably leaving little room for play and rest. parents, my tuition, and those living am bored, at least, and you might have why I am not a history major. Then our At 20 years old, it's not that I don't on the margins. I need to know the noticed by now that I have no problem rivals will declare war on us. It will not want to be more informed, or to read status of the war, and of the voices of - with standing on a pedestal and speak­ be a violent (a.k.a. real) war, per se, but the newspaper more. I'm realizing it's those affected. And, while I'm at it, I'll ing for the entire student body, so get will instead be waged upon us with partly because I never really devel­ still find out what's up with the weath­ used to it. awkward silences, refusal to make eye oped the habit of substantial news er, and how life is back home in Now, I have put a lot of thought into contact at Chipotle, turnings down of reading, at home or in school. It's def­ Hawaii. this whole revolution thing, and I have invitations to bowling night, and the. initely easier to participate in the con­ But I won't know if I don't at least decided, in my infinite self-proclaimed like, until economic sanctions remove versations I hear drifting through the look. wisdom, that nothing would shake this all possibility of Glorious Party halls of Loyola and Carroll about As young, learned adults, I'm sur­ place up more than a Communist revo­ Members purchasing such items as Heath Ledger and Rambo. And this prised we haven't realized the very lution. To save me the trouble of find­ bobbleheads, flip-flops, and those seems true whether we are talking place and potential power we have in ing a lawyer, I will not advocate vio­ weird snow boots people wear when about Regis, or our country in general. our society. Policy, be it national, lence. Instead, we should go about it in it's warm out. Our common culture seems to have local, or educational, is made possible a way appropriate to recent holidays. As soon as Glorious Party Members become an episode of Entertainment by our citizenship, our ability as indi­ Therefore, I propose an MLK-style realize that they cannot live without Tonight. viduals to coexist, improve, inform, Communist revolution. We wouldn't these social essentials, and feel hurt It is not my goal to urge you to stop form, and reform our lives as want to take this revolution too far. that no one else wants to hang out with watching Entertainment Tonight. American citizens. And politics--the Well; ok, I would, but there is no "I" in them, the glorious new order will Rather, my hope is to open a door of art or science of government, by which "revolution"... oh wait, there is, and crumble, and, even though all we real­ possibility, both for you and I, to see we make decisions and enact our since I thought of it first, we can safely ly did was just change some names and how we might make space and time to shared values--is deeply rooted in that assume that the "I" means me. So now decor, the tumult of switching back to be more cognizant of the world around process. that I have declared myself leader of the less-than-glorious old order will us, and more engaged in politics. It is my hope that with the this glorious revolution, here's how it's give us all something to talk about for There are many different meanings Democratic National Convention going to work: we will start by march: possibly years to come. In the mean­ associated with the term "politics," so coming to Denver this August, we as ing onto the quad, staging a sit-in, and time, I, the glorious leader of the glori­ I'll stick to a slightly modified defini­ students become invigorated with the declaring it "The People's Commons." ous revolution, will find my glorious tion as proposed by Merriam­ same excitement of knowing a possi­ After this glorious coup, we must face on mass-marketed consumer cap­ I Webster: the art or science or govern­ ble president will be in our midst as we I I start expressing confidence that our italist products such as T-shirts and ment, especially which concerns the revolution will work, so we will pre­ pins until long after I am gone. I will be do hearing celebrity gossip. influence of governmental policy. But it is my further hope that you clude any of our actions or titles with remembered as a hero, a revolution­ Policies are what shape our lives. trust the Highlander as the place you the word "glorious." After all, everyone ary, and an evil wench whose dogged From the grading rubrics clearly out­ wants to be glorious. I know I do. The impracticality runs directly contrary to can tum to get up to speed, to deepen lined in our syllabi to not being able to Glorious MLK-Style Communist the fundamentals of human nature. your knowledge, to make connections, drink until reaching 21 years, these Revolution must then, of course, take So you see, friends, it does not take to encounter multiple perspectives policies structure, even define, how we over the government. I, the Glorious much to make this campus exciting and to share yours--on campus, local, understand the world around us. But Party Leader, will keep things simple. and glorious. Now you go ahead and national, and global issues that affect as restricting as they seem, it is actual- We do not have to remove anyone from snap to it, and I will supervise ... and us all. power, or even change the way things when I say I will supervise, I mean are done. All we have to do is some that I will do my homework and let you z. o~ o~~ ~~~ name-changing. The president can be do all the hard stuff while I am still It is always my pleasure to welcome with our dedication to the standards of The Glorious Party Leader (which I can remembered as the immortal hero. submissions and letters to the editor. traditional journalism, the Highlan~er Over the past several years, I have wit- does not accept anonymous submis­ nessed the Highlander evolve into a sions. Furthermore, this particular trustworthy publication--one of which article was spiteful, grossly inaccurate, Have an opinion faculty, students, and staff have come and unfair. to depend on every week, be it for an It was also brought to my att~ntion update on campus news, sports, or a that some feel articles not placed ID ~e to share? new Sudoku puzzle. But not only that- paper, but online, are not read. Th15 -since my days as a staff writer in allegation also concerned me. Ra~ely 2005, up to now as editor-in-chief, the does an article not make it to pnnt. We'd love to hear it! Highlander has undoubtedly become a Furthermore articles online that were vehicle of civic journalism. not in print (due to space limitations) Recently, it has come to my attention are supplemental. But most dis~o~­ that some members within our Regis certing is that our online edition is ID Please send your submission of community feel our publication has fact heavily visited by alumni, parents, 500-600 words to been biased, especially in choosing not and neighbors of our community. to publish student submissions. In the future, I look forward to pub­ [email protected] for Although I admit our paper is not per- lishing submissions that promote a consideration in the next issue of the feet, and while constructive criticism is healthy community and exchange of always welcome, I was disappointed at perspectives. It is my commitment as Highlander.,·: the allegations made against our editor that the Highlander be a con­ paper. duit for empathy and engagrnent for Although understandable, I am not the Regis community. *Anonymous submissions will be rejected. Please include your aware of any articles being submitted name, phone number, and email address. and rejected, except one which was submitted anonymously. First, in line OPINIONS I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 Highlander 5 GROWING UP WITH THE MEDIA Playing the violin Emily Sloan read the Tribune because our school Free-time makes our lives better Staff Writer provided the newspaper. Even after the semester ended, I continued to Jacqueline Kharouf expression. Something of themselves Over Christmas read the Tribune, as well as sought out Opinions Editor ...... ------. must be conveyed through their music. break, my friend other materials. I found all the world It is almost magical to hear a musician and I were watch­ events very interesting. And I wanted It seems that as perform live. The idea of them, the ing CNN's cover­ to know more; I watched more news these weeks deeper meaning behind the noise from age of the New programming when I could, but most­ progress further their machines, floats above the Hampshire ly was informed through internet and further into sounds we hear, or floats through it, Primary, when sources like CNN and the printed the semester the and it catches the breath in our suddenly my --...._.. newspaper. time we spend out­ throats. friend pointed out we were probably My senior year of high school I side the classroom But for me, and probably most ama­ two of only a few students our age began to read The Economist on occa­ becomes even teurs, that other requirement has group actually watching the primary, sion. When the magazine would come, more precious something to do with concentrated and discussing its effects. I attempted to read the magazine but, I than the time we spend in class, at thought. When I play my violin, I do The news media has been highly must admit, sometimes it went over work, or doing homework. I don't not particularly aim to express influential in my life because my par­ my head. But, in these times, I remind think this happens because we hate myself-it is not entirely about that­ ents always emphasized the impor­ myself that at least I tried to under­ our classes or that we really are not rather, I try to concentrate on follow­ tance of learning and understanding stand... and that I at least picked up a committed to fulfilling some greater ing a piece of music and making it local and world events. My dad copy of the Economist, of which I purpose for our lives (after all, isn't sound how I think it should. Now, this watched all the news programs start­ doubt many other teenagers had done, this why we came to college?), rather, I type of playing, or indeed this goal for ing at S o'clock as well as programs like except probably during school. Over think time, however we spend it, music, is not exactly translatable to a News hour with Jim Lehrer. the course of my senior year, I also becomes something undeniably valu­ group setting or, probably, any kind of Furthermore, my parents also empha­ found a new news program that I able because it marks that transition professional level, and that's ok. This sized the importance of the media to enjoyed and learned from: NBC from the modes of our childhoods, to is how I meditate, this is how I try to inform the public by preferring news Nightly News with Brain Williams. I the new rhythms and schedules of solve that mental puzzle, this is how I programming. As soon as s o'clock was, and am, not always able to watch adulthood. understand that my time is, day-by­ came, my sisters and I were basically his program, but I do enjoy watching In my own experience, the transition day, becoming more concerned with kicked off the television because it was the program and getting some of my from childhood to the beginnings of successes than attempts. "news time"--and the news always news from him when I can. my adulthood is largely marked by one I mentioned earlier that this talent overrode any program my sisters and I Now that I am in college, most of my semi-privat~ talent. I have played the marks my childhood to adulthood were watching. My family also had news comes from the internet and violin for over half of my life. I am not transition and I think that the above­ dinner around this time resulting in CNN because it is easily accessible. I particularly talented (or especially gift­ mentioned concern is the reason why I me having to watch the news and be have not found a paper out here in ed, except perhaps in my longevity still practice. I started playing the vio­ exposed to the world as I was Denver though that I really enjoy read­ with the instrument), but I still play, lin when I was ten years old, but unlike eating.. . and waiting to regain access to ing. Nonetheless, I am attempting to almost everyday, and it is one of the most of my ten-year-old obsessions the TV. broaden my horizons and try to read ways I spend my precious free-time. (such as my goal to grow up to be a In addition to televised news pro­ USA Today. And as I was practicing this week­ rock star), this one stuck and became a gramming my parents, especially my The newspaper is definitely my end, for the first time since I bad left regular venue to vent my frustration dad, always made an attempt to read favorite way to access and get informa­ for break (this was the first year I and angst. I used to worry that I would the Chicago Tribune everyday from tion about the world. I enjoy reading, decided to leave it here instead of tak­ never become a famous musician, that front to back. I remember Sundays having a tangible item in my hand, ing it back home), I wanted to analyze this talent would be squandered if I did specifically as the day my mom would because it forces me to focus and push­ why I still practice, why I still love to not receive worldwide recognition for make breakfast while my dad would es me to become interactive. I was also do something, which really, feels sec­ what I could do. But now, as I become eat brunch reading this thick paper. raised with a preference to newspaper ondary to my other skills and various more concerned with the value of my Reading was a skill my parents rein­ and printed media because the news­ obligations. words, their placement in a sentence, forced and developed in myself paper tends to, but not always, report Playing the violin is like operating a on a page, in a story, I realize that play­ through direct means as handing me a more stories and in-depth reporting very extensive mental puzzle. It is not ing the violin is a kind of saving grace book as well as setting an example by than the news programs on the televi­ exactly solvable, not that it requires an for the pressures of being, inevitably, taking time to read themselves. sion. I feel like I get more information answer, but it requires as much mental unavoidably, human. Although I grew up watching the by reading because often the news pro­ dexterity as it requires physical inter­ My violin is an outlet for my creativ­ news and seeing my parents read, I grams just quickly summarize and action. The connection between what ity; it is a source of meditation that must admit, I mostly read novels like condense the story into fifteen second the player thinks and what happens on clears my mind of fear and anxiety of the places in time I cannot see yet. We Nancy Drew when I was younger. And clips. the apparatus itself is, perhaps, the all have these private talents, private when I reached my teenage years, I My goal is to expand my reading mystical allure of all instruments. began to read monthly printed media material. However, I honestly do not These difficult things require more excuses for taking our free-time and running with it. And therefore, we called Cosmo Girl, Seventeen, or J-1. know if this goal will be achieved than how far we can stretch our fingers shouldn't think of these things, what­ For a few years, these magazines dom­ because I cannot always find time to or how much air we can expel from our ever they are, as wastes of time; we inated what I read. Nonetheless, I still read beyond course assignments, even lungs. should think of these as gifts that feed felt informed because I would occa­ CNN's website. I would like to read I think for most professional musi­ into other aspects of our lives. sionally watch the news on television more British publications and receive a cians, this other requirement is self- with my dad, or if I did not watch the different style and point of view on news I would constantly ask my par­ world events, especially since we are in ents to keep me updated. From sev­ a war that is hurting our image abroad. enth to tenth grade I relied heavily on I also want to further my understand­ my parents for information instead of ing about our political process. I have searching for the information myself. I a basic understanding, but I feel that Interested in working tor was a typical teenager, more con­ this basic understanding is not good cerned about myself and my life rather enough. than the local, national, and interna­ As my friend and I were laughing the Hig/1/ander? tional news. about her comment on how we were My reading habits changed when I the only students our age watching the was a junior in high school. I began to New Hampshire Primary--especially read the newspaper much more than how we felt like dorks--I realized I We're looking tor stall reporters, before. It occurred second semester would rather be a dork than in the dark when I took an International Relations about my future. I am going to have to photographers, and section editors. class. The class began examining past live with my country's actions, to face a events and as I read the newspaper I definite economic recession, and deal could see the connection between the with the dollar declining. These are current events occurring to the results sad realities into which I do not want For more inlormation, please contact of the past. This connection intrigued to walk blindly. Indeed, I want to be me and made me read the Chicago prepared to deal with the events hap­ Maricor Coquia, editor-in-chiel, at Tribune frequently because I wanted pening in our country and abroad. I to know more, especially in making cannot expect other people to watch [email protected] or at connections for class. I also wanted to out for me and tell me the best course learn and read the information myself of action in dealing with problems. 303.964.5391 lext. 53911. so I could be more knowledgeable to But at least the media has and will future discussions. My class schedule hopefully continue to help me deal Work-studv positions are available! with and understand the events that I also aided in my endeavor to read the must be prepared to handle as an Tribune daily because I had a free peri­ od. Often, I would go to the library and adult. 6 Hi blander OPINIONS I WEDNESDAY ANUARY 30 2008 GREAT PRESIDENTS BUILD SUPPORT FOR TRANSFORHATIVE CHANGE What can the next president do to revive a sense of common purpose? T HE This excerpt of "A Conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin" is S~-UISHY reprinted with permission from The American Prospect, December 19, 2007 AVOl!Al)O Historian Doris Keams Goodwin is the object is to elevate the condition of men - ously FDR went way beyond what Teddy Pulitzer Prize-winning author of several to lift artificial weights from all shoulders; Roosevelt was able to do in making people Avocado will now feature distinguished works on the great progres­ to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for feel that the government was their friend. sive presidents, including Team of Rivals, all; to afford all an unfettered start and a Letters would come in to the White House advice from several better on Lincoln and his Cabinet; No Ordinary fair chance in the race of life." The first and saying, "My roof fell off, my wife is mad at Time, on Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt the most difficult task for the new presi­ me, the dog ran away, but you're in the known (and some lesser and World War II; Lyndon Johnson and dent will be to remind people what made White House so I'm going to be OK." known) historical, political, lit­ the American Dream; and The Fitzgeralds America so special in the first place, to cre­ People really felt a sense that he was acting and the Kennedys. ate an emotional desire on their part to to protect their interests. erary, and current popular fig­ bring our performance closer to that ideal, ures. This advice, like any­ Prospect co-editor Robert Kuttner talked to make clear the wide array of artificial It's important to remember that before with Goodwin about presidential leader­ weights that still prevent far too many peo­ Lyndon Johnson secured his historic leg­ thing printed in the Avocado, ship. They spoke at her home in Concord, ple from having a fair chance in the race of islative victories on civil rights, Medicare, Massachusetts, near the spot where the life, and then and only then to propose the and federal aid to education, he gave very is purely for entertainment pur­ American Revolution began. legislative programs or executive actions powerful speeches. Dick Goodwin, my hus­ poses, however, and shouldn't that will address these shortcomings... band, was involved in many of those Robert Kuttner: You've written exten­ speeches. Those speeches talked about not be seriously considered in this sively about the great transformative presi­ RK: Ifa new Democratic president decided just what government's role was, they dents, Franklin Roosevelt, Abraham to give a very bold speech or series of talked about what America's possibilities usually very serious world. Lincoln, Lyndon Johnson, and the promise speeches coupled with executive actions to were and what we owed to our citizenry not -Blando of John Kennedy. Considering all the dam­ transform the way Americans think about just in civil rights but in terms of natural age that has been done to the very idea of a global warming, or universal health insur­ beauty, in terms of educating people. If you collective good, the task facing the next ance, or about reclaiming the Constitution look back on them, those speeches are president will go far beyond the normal and redefining the connection between lib­ much more philosophical than most of the Guest Advice challenge of finding the votes to legislate. erty and security, d9 you think public opin­ speeches have been in the last decades. For progress to be made, this would have to ion today can be dramatically moved? be one of those periods of transformation But then after Reagan, progressives have Column in how public opinion views America. How DKG: I think it's the only answer. It would been fearful of talking big about the role of should the next president think about this have to be something very large, framed government. Clinton famously declared Dear Brittney, enterprise ofleadership? philosophically/ like a speech to a joint ses­ that the era of big government was over. I I am getting really frustrated with sion of Congress. There's still something remember I was so disheartened by that. all of my friends that tag me in Doris Kearns Goodwin: History sug­ about getting the whole government Obviously there will always be inefficien­ gests that unless a progressive president is really bad Facebook pictures. You together and seeing the Supreme Court jus­ cies in bureaucracy, obviously some tasks get tons of bad photos printed of able to mobilize widespread support for tices there, the Cabinet, the House, the are better handled by the private sector, significant change in the country at large, you every day. How do you handle Senate. The country watches, and that may but we have to believe again in collective looking so bad? it's not enough to have a congressional be the equivalent today of Roosevelt's fire­ responsibility. There's a balance, of course, majority. For example, Bill Clinton had a side chats, because nothing else can mobi­ between individualism and collective - Photo Shamed Democratic majority when he failed to get lize the people to focus. Even with all the responsibility, but we have to understand health reform. When you look at the peri­ fragmentation of cable television, there that when we operate as a community and Dear Shamed, ods of social change, in each instance the remains the ritual of those big Joint when we work collectively together, that's president used leadership not only to get Session moments. I think you're going to when great things get done. We'll feel It's simple! Everyone has bad the public involved in understanding what have to do a few of those. enlarged by that, and the country will be the problems were but to create a fervent pictures taken of them! It is how the country that we had hoped it would be you deal with the photos that desire to address those problems in a RK: Do you think recent Republican presi­ in the beginning. meaningful way. dents have been better than Democrats at makes you stand out. For exam­ using the ritual power and the symbolism RK: Democrats, going back to Jimmy ple, if the paparazzi are chasing me I'm working on a new book on Teddy of the presidency, and at winning points for Carter, seem to have gotten stuck in a down in my car wanting a photo of Roosevelt and the muckrakers. He faced a gumption even from people who don't small-scale incremental mentality that me, when I get out of the car, I conservative Congress. But the muckrakers agree with the particulars? doesn't really inspire anybody. It's not just make sure I flash them so they created, in the middle class especially, an a product of divided government because can't print the picture in the press. understanding of what had to be done in DKG: Well, certainly Reagan was. Reagan Carter had a big Democratic majority and This seems to do the trick, conservation, in food and drug legislation, was brilliant at symbolism and making the Clinton started with a Democratic majori­ although, then they might start in the regulation of the railroads. They country feel that he had their interests in ty. Is there a risk that this habit of settling shooting pictures up your skirt. revealed in long, factual, investigative his heart, and he transmitted a contagious for small-scale incremental gains that Better than that though, when they pieces the way in which Standard Oil and optimism that allowed him to move public aren't transforming people's lives, that start taking pictures of you at the the trusts were constricting opportunity for opinion in his direction. Somehow his ide­ aren't inspiring, will spill over into how the hair salon, make sure you make a smaller, independent businesses. Then, ology of reducing government's intrusion next Democratic president thinks about his really ugly face with your head half with an aroused public, TR was able to came across as patriotic. You think about or her job? shaved! Then, when the flash goes pressure the Congress to do something. the flags that constantly surrounded him off, take a hint from Bjork and go Similarly, in the early days of the New Deal, and the reassurance of his voice and the DKG: It's been four decades, really, since scratch their eyes out. Finally, to Franklin Roosevelt used the power of the fact that he wasn't just ranting about the we've had a belief in transformative poli­ "handle" the bad press, just invite bully pulpit in his famous fireside chats to opposition. He created a generation of cies. It's partly because, when they get in the attacked camera man over to drive home to the country at large the need young conservatives, in part because he office, the pollsters say to them, "You need your house for drinks at 2 a.m. for significant federal legislation in a wide captured the symbolism. I think Democrats to have a success quickly." It's almost like Then proceed to strip and give t range of areas to ease the problems of the have not been as understanding of the the equivalent of the business quarterly them a picture really worth taki ng. Great Depression. importance that ritual and symbolism play Shamed don't be ashamed of reports. Supposedly, you build on that little ' in making people feel connected to the success, and maybe you'll get the next one. bad photos, just realize that every- RK: The public has been trained for 30 country and connected to what the leader is But that's not the way it works. At this crit­ one wants to watch you freak out, years to think that there's really nothing saying. ical period in American life success has to and that is why they are taking great the government can do, except per­ come from transforming attitudes toward photos. But don't worry, one day haps to prevent attacks. Where do you RK: We've steadily lost ground for 30 years government, transforming attitudes they will get tired of you and then start? How do you change public opinion in using government as an instrument of toward the relationship of liberty to securi­ you will just be an old washed ~p so that you can then change legislative public purpose. How do you win back pub­ ty, transforming what responsibilities we hag on the side of a street with direction? lic opinion on that? owe to the citizens who are struggling, why what once used to be a career and the growing gap between rich and poor is family! If you need any other tips, DKG: The next president has to be able to DKG: Teddy Roosevelt had to persuade such a problem. Presidential leadership don't hesitate to ask! express a sense of what America can be, people that the government should be the has to mobilize people to want something what America has been in the past, and steward of the public welfare. 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8 Highlander SPORTS I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 Second half rally leads Rangers to 73-65 victory over Colorado Christian Katie Simons Sports Information Graduate Assistant The Ranger women found them­ Cougars lead back to three points. selves down by five at halftime to Courtney Ault then drained one of Colorado Christian. However, this her four second half three pointers time they were able to claw their way and tied the game at 44-44 with 15:54 back on top as they shot 61.9 percent remaining. The teams continued to in the second half to get past CCU for trade baskets for the next 8:21 and the the 73-65 win. score would be tied one more time RU jumped out to an early 5-0 lead with 5:37 remaining. RU took the lead as Stevi Seitz drained a three and for good with 5:24 remaining as a Lauren Luebbe knocked down a pair result of a Courtney Ault three point of free throws. basket, one of her four second half Then the Cougars answered, down three pointers. 10-4 at the 16:19 mark going on a 12-0 In the final five 5:24 of the game run. CCU would push their lead to the Rangers knocked down 3 three nine points at 27-18 after Talmai point baskets and knocked down four Aguierre hit a three pointer. free throws to grab the nine point win. The Rangers chipped away at the Free throws allowed the Rangers to Colorado Christian lead as they were pull away in the end as they were a able to tie the game on two separate perfect 8-of-8 in the second half and occasions. RU tied the game at 27-27 15-of-16 for the game. with 4:33 in the half with a jumper by Seitz carried the load for the Breanne Burley and then again at 29 Rangers in the first half, scoring 14 when Seitz nailed a jumper at the 3:34 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the mark. three-point line and finished the game A Jodie Krall basket pushed the with 16 points, five rebounds, and CCU lead back to three but Seitz, who three steals. Ault picked up the slack knocked down four first half three in the second half scoring 12 of her 15 pointers was not to be denied as she points as all her points came from the gave RU the one point lead at 2:58. three-point line. Paulina Tuell (Jr., Unfortunately the Cougars finished Springfield, Mo.) scored a game-high the half on an 8-2 run to grab the five 19 points as she was 7-for-11 from the point lead. field and 5-for-5 from the charity On the season the Rangers were 0-9 stripe. Breanne Burley posted 13 up until tonight when they trailed at points and dished out six assists. the half but they battled back -in the second half to tie the game four times before taking the lead. Down by one Lauren Luebbe, #34, keeps her hold on point at 42-41 after Paulina Tuell the ball to make a basket good for two points. The Lady Rangers beat Colorado drained a jumper CCU's Audrey Christian 73-65. ) Finley answered and increased the See-saw battle falls into the Cougars hands Katie Simons Sports Information Graduate Assistant

The Rangers looked to add another The Rangers clung to a one point impressive win to their resume as they lead with 2:45 left in the game and, took on the top ranked team in the with 1:59 left, Stamer converted on one RMAC East with the Preseason Player of two free throws tying the game for of the Year in Brian Stamer. Colorado the final time at 71-71. In the final 1:24 Christian, the best shooting team in Colorado Christian took the game the country at 53.2 percent, struggled back as they knocked down six consec­ early against Regis. utive free throws to seal their victory. RU started the game off strong with In the game their were 13 ties and 19 a 12-5 run and jumped out to an early total lead changes as neither team 10 point lead with 8:18 remaining in pulled away but down the stretch free the first half. That run was short-lived throw shooting was crucial. The by the Rangers as the Cougars clawed Rangers calmly were 10-for-13 from their way back into the game tying the the charity stripe in the first half but game at 30-30 with 3:28 on the clock. went cold shooting just 44-4 percent in CCU lead grabbed the lead back for the second half from the line. The the first time since the 15:33 mark Cougars held a significant advantage when Peter Bailey knocked down the from the free throw line shooting 36 jumper. On the next trip down the free throws while the Rangers shot 22 floor, Geremey Gibson drained the for the game. In the second half alone jumper and tied the game at 32-32. CCU was 18-for-21 shooting 85.7 per­ Four free throws by James Bulluck in cent. the last 32 seconds of the half, as he Three Ranger starts finished the erupted for 14 first half points, giving game in double figures as James the lead back to the Rangers as they Bulluck scored 20 points, grabbed five headed into the half clinging to a four rebounds and was 8 for 8 from the free point lead. throw line. Geremey Gibson took a Seven second half ties made the sec­ beating inside but muscled his way to ond half a back and forth, up and down 17 points and seven rebounds. Andy battle. Free throws by Brian Stamer Pokorny rounded out the trio with 15 and a jumper by Justin Neuhaus tied points as he was 6-for-13 from the the game. Gibson answered with a field. jumper to regain the lead. Stamer came out right back draining a three. Then six straight points by RU on the Geremey Gibson, #32, drains a basket to gain the lead against Colorado Christian. back of a four-point play by Andy The Rangers wouldn't maintain their Pokorny increased the Rangers lead to lead, however, losing to the Cougars 78- five. 68 4.V2

SPORTS I WEDNESDAY, ANUARY 30, 2008 Highlander 9 SEASON RE CAP Vince Sapienza Sta.ff Writer

MEN'S: The Regis Men's Cross Country team had a solid finish as they ended their U N V E A $ season at the Regional Championships. Regis started the sea­ son placing 5th in the Joel I. Vigil Open. The Rangers hit a little speed bump in their next race placing 18th in the Notre Dame Championship. From there on out though, the Rangers never placed less than 10th, in any race other than their regional championship. The Rangers were lead by sophomores Sid White and Adrian Martinez, along with senior Brandon U1lman. The coming years look to be fruitful, especially for next season, as the team looks to com­ pete in a competitive RMAC. Eight out of the top fifteen runners in the Regional Championships were from theRMAC.

WOMEN'S: The Regis Women's Cross Country team also had a remarkable season placing no less than seventh in any of their races (except in their regional championship where they placed 14th). The Lady Rangers were lead by a couple of young guns, sophomores Amy Smith and Deanna Richert. Seniors Stephanie Paine, Anna· Hacker, and Jennah Keidel also lead the team with high success. Hacker, in particular, earned second-team All­ Academic by the RMAC. Even with three major losses, the women did their best in a competitive women's conference. The future for the women's H P://REG[S.EDU/RUALER team also looks bright for seasons ahead.

2008 Career and Internshi Information Fair Tuesday, February 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Student Dining Center Lowell Campus There will be employers from the nonprofit and business sectors represented including:

Boulder Valley School District, City & County of Denver, Colorado Legal Services, DPS, Allied Advertising, American Humane Association, Canon Business Solutions, Colorado Dept. of Revenue, CoorsTek, KGNU Radio, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Peace Corps, Rothstein Kass, U.S. Geological Survey, Xcel Energy

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"Salmon-chanted" evening: The perfect Valentin~'s date Vince Sapienza ultimately leads to dinner and him But back to our couples whose rela­ choose is crucial. You are not seeing a Staff Writer waiting at a romantically setup table. tionships are still blossoming. One of movie you want to see, but a movie she But even for a romantic like me, that is the best places I have eaten since I've wants to see. If your girl is anything It is once again a lot of work, and I find it over the top moved to Denver is not really known like the ones I know, they like the that time of year if the couple isn't together more than for its food, but its fish: The Aquarium. romantic comedies, unlike the scary when guys begin to two years. But, there are other The Aquarium is a very quiet, romantic thriller One Missed Call or a manly stress and girls get options. type of place where people can sit, talk, film like Rambo. A movie that comes all giddy about the I mean, just imagine, if you do real­ and watch their food go by in a large out on V-Day is Definitely, Maybe with event that is ly think this day out, on February 15th, tank. The Aquarium allows for people Ryan Reynolds as a father who tells his Valentine's Day. your lovely lady can have something to to have a romantic time together, with­ daughter how he met her mother. The Now I know this "day oflove" is still brag about to her little girlfriends. But, out all the uptightness that goes along twist is that he tells her of three loves a couple of weeks away, but, in my you and I both know that if you forget with a fancy-dancy place, like at a five he's had in his life, and she has to guess opinion, a man can never start plan­ about this day (of which many women star restaurant or something. Plus, the which one was her mother. Now if that ning too early. This is after all, a hit-or­ have circled on their calendar)--you're atmosphere is fun and comforting, movie doesn't sound too good, try 27 miss holiday. It is on this day a guy can in trouble. No worries. with reasonably cheap prices for fine Dresses which is another good choice. either make the girl of his dreams If this is the case where you are at a seafood. And, she'll probably think the Now once you've concluded the happy or be left shamelessly alone, just loss for the night, simple always works. fish are "cute." night, hopefully with success--it's up to for a little mistake--like not respond­ Dinner and a movie is always a winner But dinner isn't enough on such a you after that. Best of luck to all you ing her her text message. unless, you are in a relationship for special day. Once you've got past the happy couples on Valentine's Day, and Many guys who have been in a rela­ more than a year, and in that case. .. I easy part of the night, now you must guys: I know how difficult a day like tionship for a while will do the cute lit­ don't know what to tell you except to choose a movie. The wrong choice will this is to make a girl happy, but just tle thing where they set up a little scav­ b uy the most expensive thing you can surely be a night-breaker. remember to thank St. Valentine. enger hunt throughout the day that gentleman. Remember, the type of movie you Shy Guy's Weekly Ski Food Review Breckenridge's Ten Mile Station Brett Stakelin for being filling and not overly expen- Photographer Editor sive. I'd really just like to focus on Pork Barbecue Sandwich • dessert, my favorite meal of the day. Ski cookies have always been one of my Chocolate Chip Cookie + favorite parts of the actual ski vacation, so I am always on the lookout for some As an avid skier, I find myself good cookies. I purchased an individ­ hitting the slopes as often as possible, ually wrapped chocolate chip cookie to usually every weekend, and there is no go along with my less than stellar better way to take a break from the sandwich. I gave it a little squeeze in slopes than to sit down and have· a nice the wrapping to make sure it wasn't slope-side lunch. Having been doing too crunchy, and went ahead and ate it. this for more years than I can count on A nice softly baked cookie is what I two hands and one foot, I have found love, and this was definitely one of myself to be a connoisseur of 'ski food.' those. The chocolate was rich, but not Last week's ski adventure over powering, and the cookie was landed myself at the lovely moist and soft in the center, and slight­ Breckenridge ski resort. After a few ly crunchy around the edges. Sweet, runs down the steeps on the south side but simple; this ski cookie from Breck's of Peak Ten, I stopped for lunch at the Ten Mile Station will receive a rating of Ten Mile Station restaurant. A very the black diamond. busy eatery, bearing the cold in the outside tables made up for the cramped quarters inside. For lunch, I had the pork barbeque sandwich. It was quite disappointing. Last year RATING SYSTEM: they served pulled pork Carolina style, which I found to be quite appetizing, BAD• OK• but this sandwich had a thick sauce that lacked zest, or any flavor for that GOOD•• GREAT +++ matter. I'd give it the green circle, just SPOTLIGHT I WEDNESDAY, !ANUARY 30, 2008 Highlander 11 HOROSCOPES BY JEN JANES, JACQUE~INE KHARO~ & lESS KNAPP 1'11.iJ1'~ <>f-,rn,e; t~

.•••...... •••••...•...... •...... •.•...... •. Capricorn remembers your first name. Yes, the (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) dream of finally telling him/her that you haven't slept for the better por­ Everyone says you tion of two weeks because you like could be a model. thinking about him/her instead of Unfortunately, they sleeping will come crashing down and do not mean model you will be forced, once again, to citizen, and that is endure several tortuous and sleepless why they are all secretly disgusted weeks thinking of a new game plan. with your disgustingly attractive self. Aquarius Leo • ll.i:=taa (Jan . 20-Feb. 18) (July 23-Aug. 22) You've always wanted For the first time in to go streaking, but your life, you will be you will be disap­ -""'•-i,11... able to recall the finer pointed this week points of your ridicu­ when you try it for the lously long-winded reading assign­ first time without realizing that it ment. When you speak in class, doesn't count if you do it in your friends and foes alike will remember swimsuit... dork. your cunning remarks, jot notes in their binders on your insights, and Photo by Brett Stakelin Pisces base their final papers on ideas you )( 1)1ta developed all by yourself. Sadly, ~ (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) tomorrow, you will wake in the bowels ~ ~ You may be wonder­ of Carroll Hall, drool congealed to the ~ ing if you will ever cover of the book you were supposed ~ find someone to share to read, and realize it was all just a your life with. The dream. stars give you this bit of wisdom: every pot has a lid, but some people are skillets. You, alas, are a skillet. "' t.11r&o Virgo THURS DAY T RILLS UPDATE (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Brett Stakelin v M» Aries Sometime this week, Photography Editor as you sweat your way (Mar. 21-April 19) to your optimal body Last week's Thursday Thrill was a performance by the Denver Poetry Slam This week, you will be weight, you will resist team. Funny, serious, emotionally charged; these poets entertained the audi­ advised to stop eating the temptation to eat all the donuts ence with their powerful words and timely messages. Join us next week for the Wheaties when sud­ someone abandoned just beside your Movie Trivia Grune Show. Play this 1V-style game and win money for your cor­ denly everyone catch- elliptical machine. Sadly, immediately rect answers at 10pm in the dining hall. es on that you are not, in fact, a cham­ after finishing your workout you will pion. suddenly find yourself drooling in front of the donut case at Safeway. Ta urus (April 20-M ay 20) Although you find the Li bra sunshine and gusty (Sept. 23-0ct. 23) breezes fairly pleas­ It's funny how ant, you will unfortu­ dreams happen slow­ nately realize that good things, includ­ ly. Tomorrow, how­ ing the weather, were just not meant to ever, your wildest dream will come last. Today, as you head to class, hik­ true in less than 10 minutes. At last, ing stoically into the driving, gale-like you will finally tie your own shoes. wind, you will suddenly be blown away (and no, your professor will not believe your first true excuse for your perpetu­ Scorpio al tardiness). (O ct. 24-Nov. 21) If something seems ~ t1c:mtn1 Gemini impossible, it proba­ (May 21-June 21) bly is. This is undeni­ Sometimes it's easier ably true with many just to smile and nod. things you will attempt this week, but • Sadly, today as you try you will find it is most definitely true listening to a friend in when you try drinking energy drinks to - one ear and rocking out to Chevelle in avoid sleep all week long. Not only will the other, you will agree to feed your sleep come, you'll lose all your teeth in friend's pet iguana while she (your the process. friend, nottheiguana)headsto Jamaica without you (she did ask you, ~ ~--- Sagittarius but you completely missed that con­ versation thanks, again, to your addic­ (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) tion to the soundtrack of your life). This week when your friends try to convince Cancer you running barefoot ~ .(,lll(XJ' over hot coals is not a good idea, try (June 22-July 22) to listen. You might be surprised that GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS Tomorrow, your they do have your best interests in attempts to finally mind (after all, you did pay the most confront your worst for your fake ID). reads the Highlander! fear will be thwarted when the love of your life actually 12 Highlander CAMPUS CALENDAR I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 COMMUNITY/CAMPUS EVENTS Wednesday, Today's the last day to view language at [email protected]. Hall. Please mail Dr. Plumley at [email protected] for any Jan.30 scenic photographs taken by Joshua Hardin, photographer Tuesday,Feb.5 questions. SPEAK Meeting of the Office of Public Affairs. 2008 Career and Join the first SPEAK meeting His exhibition, "Colorado Wednesday,Feb.6 of 2008 3:00 pm in Loyola 33! Internship Information Native, A Photographic Ash Wednesday ! Dr. Kleier will be discussing Exhibition by Joshua Hardin," Fair Lent begins today with litugy our ENVS program and avail- features more than 40 scenic Worried about your future? services at 8 a.m., 5 p.m., and able internships. Zach Owens, photos from all around the Looking for a job? Don't sweat 9 p.m. in the St. Francis Regis SPEAK president, will also give state. It is free to view the it--Career Services has you a little presentation on his par- exhibit and it can be seen on covered. Take a leap to jump- Chapel. ticipation in a program with the main floor whenever the start your future by stopping Greenpeace. For questions, library is open. Prints of the by the 2008 Career and Wednesday, contact Zach Owens at images are for sale. For more Internship Information Fair, Feb. 8-10 information go to which will be held from 10 to 2 [email protected]. Ignation Discernment www.viewfindermedia.com. p.m. in the Student Dining Hall. Business Casual attire is Retreat Ignation Village Open Friday, recommended. Have you thought about your House future? About the plaIJ. God has Looking for housing next year? Feb.2 Nuclear Weapons: for you? Would you like to Consider applying for Ignatian Spanish Table Economic and Moral learn more about rules of dis- Village - Regis's newest apart- Interested in improving your Cost cernment in the Ignatian tradi- ment facility for sophomores, Spanish? All are welcome to Sister Francine tion? Take the time to do juniors, and seniors from 5-8 participate in the first meeting Schwarzenberger, OP, will some soul-searching learning p.m. More information is avail- of the semester for "La Mesa present the issue of the eco- from our president Fr. able at www.regis.edu/housing Espanola," an intended casual nomic and moral cost of main- Sheeran. To be held at the under the "Living and setting where individuals of taining nuclear weapons as Sacred Heart Retreat House in Leaming" section. Please email different backgrounds can tools of foreign policy. Sr. Sedalia, Co from 7 p.m. Friday Sara Miller with any questions! engage in friendly conversation Francine is a member of the to 3 p.m. Sunday. Registration [email protected] in Spanish. Native and non- Colorado Coalition for the is $50, will full refund upon native speakers are welcome to Prevention of Nuclear War. participation. Contact Fr. Thursday, join. Spanish Table takes place She is in the MA program in Hung Pham at every Friday in the Grille from Specialized Ministry at the Iliff [email protected], Jan.31 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more School of Theology, and work- 303.964.5103, or on the 2nd Last call to view scenic information, please contact Dr. ing in the Regis Peace and Floor of the Student Center for photos in Library Obdulia Castro, assistant pro- Justice office. Join us at noon questions. fessor of modern and classical in the Regis Room, Carroll SUDOKU 1 4 SPEAK - --- Students for Pe:1ceful Emiromnental Action and 1:"nowledge 2 8 1 3 7 3 I 5 9 6 8 6 4 5 18 4 Environmental Science and 9 8 2 Studies Program 5 7 9 ,._ 1 All students. faculty and staff who are pass1011ate about the 2 9 ennronment are encom·aged to attend an informational meeting

0 2007 KlazyDad.=m about Regis· EN\·s program and SPEAK. To be held on L Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in Lovola 33. TIRED OF SUDOKU? TOO EASY? TOO HARD? Can't mace the meeting? Contact Zach Owens at owen467@,regis edu Send game suggestions to [email protected].