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The Jesuit University of the Rockies www.RegisHighlander.com Denver, Colorado Regis to host KCRX:keeping Nobel laureate the "student" in Lech Walesa student radio in March Bridget Mclaughlin Contributing Reporter Chris Dieterich Editor-in-Chief Station WHIL, the college radio sta­ tion at Spring Hill, a Jesuit college in On Friday, March 24, Regis will host Mobile, Alabama is known as the "The former Solidarity leader, Polish presi­ home of classical music and fine arts dent and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, programming on the Gulf Coast." At Lech Walesa, in the Fieldhouse. The this school of 1500 undergraduate stu­ topic of discussion will be: dents, the 100,000 watt station affili­ "Democracy: The Never-Ending ates with National Public Radio to air Battle." news and public affairs programming. Walesa is regarded by many as Regis' on-campus station, KRCX, is being instrumental in the loosening of student-run and operates under a sin­ Soviet control of Eastern Europe at a gle watt. At first glance, one might time of heightening Cold War ten­ think that KRCX is lagging behind a sions. Walesa, an electrician at a Photo by Stephanie Perez similarly small school with no license, Polish shipyard, co-founded the inde­ Cleo Parker Dance Ensemble perfroms in the Dining Hall on February 1 in little wattage, and no network affili­ pendent Solidarity trade labor union in celebration of Black History Month. Union Baptist Church's Excel Institute ates. 1980. In August of that year, Solidarity children's choir and step team also came to show off their skills. However, although WHIL is licensed staged a strike at the Gdansk ship­ Upcoming Black History Month events this week include "Music of the to the university, it operates under the yard, which sparked similar strikes Harlem Renaissance" on Thursday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. in the Dining direction of Gulf Coast Public Broadcasting, Inc., a non-profit com­ throughout Poland. Hall. These strikes ignited anti-commu­ munity board. This means that author­ nist sentiment throughout Eastern ity is taken out of the hands of stu­ Bloc and represented the first suc­ dents and given to a board of working cessfu I challenge to hard-line adults. Communist Party control not only in In fact, not a single student works at Poland, but anywhere in the Soviet Spring Formal cance~led WHIL, according to Catt Sirten, dominated satellite states known for General Manager of the station. brutal suppression. Solidarity's oppo­ "We're on the campus, but that's about sition hobbled the Polish Communist Alyse Warner found in the facility afterwards, includ­ it. All the people here are profession­ Party and lead to elections in 1989, Staff Reporter ing a shooter found in one of the punch als." and, eventually, a democratic Polish bowls. state. Law also stated, "alcohol took cen­ KRCX Now This cold-warrior endured 11 Although many students have no ter stage in ways it hasn't in the past." KRCX is completely student run, months in prison for leading what his­ doubt been looking forward to the Regis University has specified policies with a work-study staff of 12 under­ torian Timothy Garton Ash called "The Spring Formal, a tradition at Regis, concerning alcohol consumption. graduate students and dozens of vol­ most infectiously hopeful movement in they may be disappointed by a recent According to the Student Handbook, unteer DJ's. the history of contemporary Europe." decision made by Student Activities. "Intoxication or alcohol abuse is not a The station is completely funded by For his non-violent activism, Walesa Due to the poor behavior of some stu­ permissible excuse for unlawful the University. It's not a club, but not received the Nobel Peace Prize in aents at the Fall Formal last November behavior or misconduct. Intoxication is really a department either. According 1983. Walesa also served as the pres­ concerning over-consumption of alco­ defined as "being influenced by alco­ to John Hickey, faculty advisor of ident of Poland from 1990-1995. hol, the Office of Student Activities has hol or a drug to the point where physi­ KRCX, "KRCX is similar to the fitness Walesa will be the latest in a string decided to cancel the Spring Formal. cal and mental control is markedly center. It has a budget in order to pro­ of laureates to speak at Regis in "The [Fall Formal] itself seemed out diminished." vide a service to students." recent years. Tickets are $10 for facul­ of control in regards to alcohol. [There Students may be documented for Currently, KRCX has a very weak ty, staff and students, $20 for Regis were] too many bad decisions being intoxication when they display intoxi­ broadcasting signal, found at 93.9 FM, non-affiliates. Tickets are available in made for us to feel comfortable with cated behaviors, require assistance, but they are working hard to make the the Office of Public Affairs, Main Hall the safety of the students involved," and/or University officials need to technologies they do have stronger. 317. Student Activities Director Dave Law respond because of students' con­ The cable channel was updated in stated when asked about the cancella­ sumption of drugs or alcohol (even if October by adding a filter so that the tion. they are of legal drinking age in the only thing listeners hear is dear, crisp Sources: The decision stems from disturbing State of Colorado)." Likewise, the KRCX. reports concerning public intoxication, office of Student Activities policies con­ ITS is presently working with Metro Beyer. Gerald J., "What Ever Became of vomiting on the provided transporta­ cerning off-campus events repeats Solidarity, n America, Issue 2. January 16, tion and empty bottles and shooters many of the same themes. See KRCX on page two 2005; Wikipedia.com Tuesday, February 7, 2006 2 Highlander News Contact the Highlander take over. What does this mean? It KRCX from page one means less and less diversity, the 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop t-8 Denver, CO 80221 State University to learn about adding about in response to Congress' pas­ same voices, the same songs." Windows Media Player to the station's sage of the Telecommunications Act of Clear Channel now owns 8 stations streaming capabilities and has plans to 1996, which loosened radio ownership in Denver alone. "Denver needs more Our Mission: add even more players. The station is restrictions. The FCC recognized the local voices, not corporate," says As the staff _of t~e Regis University potential for less local radio as a result also in the process of improving its G'Schwind. weekly publrcation, the Highlander website by making it easier to access of the act and created LPFMs specifi­ In an interview with we intend to serve the campus and and offering more content such as cally to augment that problem. DemocracyNow!, a daily radio and TV the neighborhood by providing an links to interviews or "basement ses­ Since the passage of the act, the news program, Durlin expresses the outlet for the transmission of news sjons." rad io industry has undergone a importance of LPFM stations in an and ideas. Our publication is "sweeping consolidation," according to increasingly conformed medium. designed to cultivate awareness a statement made by Susan Ness, Expanded Broadcasting Options " .. .The low-power movement is a big understanding and dialogue abo~t Commissioner of the FCC, in 2001 . College radio stations can be found step in the right direction. Reclaiming matters of community importance. on most campuses around the nation. "For an industry that for decades was pieces of our broadcasting spectrum." In Colorado alone, there are 14 marked by local ownership, entrepre­ G'Schwind is confident that an Editor-in-Chief licensed college stations, according to neurship and small, family owned busi­ LPFM license would make Regis radio Chris Dieterich http://www.radio-locator.com/. nesses, the recent emergence of two a force to be reckoned with. "I think At the present day, there are sever­ or three dominant national radio com­ Regis would speak for diversity, it Associate Editor al varieties in which a college radio panies represents a fundamental would speak for social justice. Justin Parnell station can exist. One variety is a sta­ transformation of this media industry." Companies like Clear Channel sure tion that operates on a carrier current don't." (running wires from the station into the Opinion Editor dorms, or in Regis' case, the quad). What Could a LPFM License Mean Trouble with LPFM Justin Goldman This kind of station only serves the on­ For Regis? While an LPFM station seems like a campus community and does not Arne G'Schwind, professor of com­ step in the right direction, it is a lengthy Feature Editor & require a license because it's not munication, believes that Regis' own and arduous step to take. Since 2000, Distribution Manager KRCX can do more for the Regis and broadcasting. KRCX fell into this cate­ when the FCC approved low-power Alyse Warner gory when it first began, back in the North Denver community. "Regis radio broadcasting, only 590 licenses needs to bring more ears to social jus­ 60's. have been granted nationwide. Online Editors But stations can broadcast without a tice, more ears to good music ... lf This is mainly due to the fact that the license. This is the category that Regis really stands for diversity like it C.J. Kummer FCC only opens the window for filing Zach Owens KRCX currently falls under. The sta­ says it does ...give those that don't an application for licensure once in a tion operates at 500mW and therefore have a voice a voice, give Regis an blue moon. Sports Editor doesn't require a license. "We don't LPFM station. Help democratize radio According to Hickey, "The last open need FCC recognition because our broadcasting." G'Schwind is also on filing window for Colorado was back in Erica Easter signal does not go 100 yards beyond the programming committee for Ft. January 2001. There are some rumors campus boundaries," says Hickey. Collins community radio station KRFC. that the FCC might open another filing Spotlight Editor Another category is a station with a "What an LPFM station could do window for Colorado within the next Jacqueline Kharouf here is really provide a forum, really LPFM (Low Powered FM) license. A year, but it's not certain." LPFM station operates on anywhere get people to talk about issues," says Also, due to FCC regulations, LPFM Senior Reporter from 10 to 100 watts and must be G'Schwind. stations are required to be at least .6 Andrea Silva Essentially, a LPFM license could licensed by the FCC (Federal MHz away from other stations, making put Regis on the local map. Communications Commission). Right it almost impossible to find a frequency Copy Editors now, KRCX operates on a very low sig­ G'Schwind agrees, "It would increase in a large metropolitan area like Maricor Coquia nal and has trouble reaching cars in the visibility, or rather, the audibility of Denver. Lauren Wojtko the parking lots on campus. With a Regis in Denver." However, there is hope for Regis. LPFM license, KRCX could stretch as But more than that, an LPFM license Regis qualifies as both a non-profit, Layout Design far as downtown. and community based programming educational and religiously affiliated Amelia Noyes LPFM licenses have only been in would open doors for students and organization, as LPFM licenses are existence since 2000. Before then, a North Denver community members. It granted to such organizations. college station's only option was to would educate and encourage involve­ Legislation is also pending in the Photography Editor operate under a Class A or B license. ment in the community, on and off Senate and the House that would Graham Hunt Class A stations broadcast between campus. enable thousands of new LPFM broad­ "Most media is owned by a handful 100 and 6,000 watts, while Class B casters to hit the airwaves. of huge corporations. It's not their stations operate between 6,000 and "You also see a lot of universities Staff Reporters 50,000 watts. For example, Holy intention to inform listeners to make who were awarded LPFM's. This is Jami Bonifas Cross University's WCHC broadcasts educated decisions regarding their good. Based on Regis' stature in the country and community," says Marty Maricor Coquia at 100 watts and has had their Class A Denver community, we seem to be an Durlin, station manager of KGNU, a Erica Easter license since 1989. ideal candidate. But again, until the Yet another possibility for a station is community station in Boulder, since Tammy Hackfort FCC opens a filing window, we're in Taylor Goodson to establish a contractual relationship 1987. limbo," says Hickey. with a conglomerate, like the radio Durlin believes that local, independ­ Marlena Hargrove giant Clear Channel, and share adver­ ent radio is an essential tool for Alyse Warner tising revenues. Jesuit schools St. informed, educated citizens. Other Local College Stations Lauren Wojtko Louis University and Loyola New "Community radio will tell you things Orleans have both become affiliated you don't want to hear. It would be 1) Radio 1190, KVCU, Boulder much easier to believe the President Staff Columnist with Clear Channel and therefore no has a 6,800 watt station. longer have a student run station. (of the United States) and the media Phillip Sparer Listener funded, serves CSprings Several other Jesuit schools like because it's challenging to know the ~o Ft. Collins. Spring Hill, Loyola of Chicago, truth. Once you know, you're com­ Advertising Managers pelled to act," says Durlin. Fordham, and Xavier have all affiliated Caroline Herter Durlin is also concerned with the 2) KCSU, Ft. Collins, has a with NPR (National Public Radio). CarrieAnna Cordova Santa Clara and Loyola MarymotJnt need for education through the air­ 10,000 watt station - funded by have both teamed up with high pow­ waves. Something, she says, can't be student acts fees. Serves CSU ered AM stations in order to gain better heard on heavily commercialized sta­ bnly. Faculty Adviser resources and more programming tions. Mary Beth Callie, Ph.D. options. All of these options allow for "I think it (community programming) 3) Met Radio, Metro State could have a profound impact in a uni­ Our po/ic;ies regarding submis­ greater broadcasting capabilities, but Denver runs a webcast a~d less student involvement. versity setting. It could educate stu­ sions and editorials from the dents about the media and how to lis­ !broadcasts a FM signal on cam­ [pus only. community: LPFMs ten critically. For example, in the Iraqi According to www.lpfm.ws, on war, we never heard a voice for peace, Submissions are encouraged from our January 27, 2000, the FCC issued a we just didn't hear it! Why are those 4) KVDU, Denver. "DU's internet readers. Email submissions to hldr­ report establishing a low power FM points of view omitted?" !radio station" - exists solely [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. every radio service. The FCC established Radio has become increasingly bnline Wednesday for consideration. All sub­ two classes of stations, 100 and 1O monopolized as of late. Media in gen­ missions will be reviewed to ensure watt. LPFM stations were classified as eral is being questioned. Besides a suitability of content and quality of 5) KRCC, Colorado College, thought. Editorials are the opinions of non-commercial educational meaning select few watchdogs, there is little lcolorado Springs. Affiliated with the author, and therefore may not nec­ accountability. they could only be licensed to educa­ 'NPR and three other public radio essarily reflect the views of Regis tional and non-profit organizations. "There's a big move towards consol­ conglomerates. 2,100 watts with University or the Highlander. Individuals and commercial entities idation (in radio)," says G'Schwind. could not be the licensee of an LPFM "The de-regulation by the FCC in 1996 1O different frequencies across station. allowed Clear Channel, Trinity, (and Colorado and into New Mexico. The establishment of LPFMs came other) huge companies to come in and -- Tuesday, February 7, 2006 News Highlander 3

students, Regis radio may have KRCXGM never pulled through. But radio isn't as simple as it was Going to Jaekson's~ back then. There's a lot more work wise decisions, you are representing chimes in involved in legitimizing a station, Jami Bonifas and Marlena Regis." work that is often overwhelming for Hargrove A naffative by Bridget McLaughlin David Law, Director of Student full-time college students. Staff Reporters Activities, wants students to "make Gass explains this process, "We good choices and really have a great I began working at KRCX in looked into it with intent of getting On Wednesday, February 8, the time. The focus is being together and August of 2002, simply hoping to get licensed, but when we found out Program Activities Council (PAC) will dancing." paid for listening to music. Now, four how much work it was, we decided be host to the annual Regis University Dancing will end at midnight and the years later, as the General Manager we were perfectly content with who trip to Jackson's Hole in Lower busses will start picking students up for the past several months, I realize we were ... lts not our job, not our life Downtown Denver. from Jackson's at 11 :30 p.m. Law how complicated running a station calling, it's a frickin' college radio Jackson's Hole will be rented out estimates that people should be back really is. I was drawn to the idea of station!" for the night exclusively to Regis to Regis by 1 a.m. The bus ride and community radio {although at the That doesn't mean they weren't University Students. Susses will admission to Jackson's Hole is free time I didn't know what it was called) enthusiastic about the station. The begin running from the Student and only students who attend Regis from the beginning. For four years station has improved exponentially Center parking lot at 8:30 p.m. until will be allowed on the bus and into I've heard that my job is a joke, that I since 1999. But students need to 10 p.m. The only way to get into the the club. don't work at a "real" radio station function as such, leaving a lot to be club is to arrive on the bus. Students For students under the age 21 , because we don't broadcast beyond desired if the station were to pursue who arrive by other means will not be free water and soda will be provided campus. I thought I needed a licensure. allowed to enter Jackson's Hole. as well as fruit trays and chips and broadcast signal as a sign of tangi­ If KRCX was licensed and broad­ Kathy Korsmo, PAC's Director of salsa. Students who are 21 will have ble validation. casting for miles, it would be expect­ Programming, reminds students to to pay for their own alcoholic bever­ After enrolling in Dr. Mary Beth ed to function with a great deal of "bl:l smart, be responsible and make ages. Callie's in-depth reporting class, I stability, and would most likely be was given the assignment of handed over to professional staff. researching and reporting on an in­ So while the station would be valid, 1) ·This event is open to current Regis students, 18 and older. depth story of my choice. The it ~ould become less of a service 2) All students must ride the bus to attend. choice was simple: figure out why geared towards offering Regis stu­ 3) All students must bring their Regis ID to be admitted on the bus. KRCX doesn't have a broadcasting dents an opportunity to learn valu­ 4) Students who are intoxicated will be referred to Denver Cares license and then get one ... AKA vali­ able job skills and to work in radio. (detox), parents will be notified, and a $350.00 fee will be date my time spent working at the Throughout the process of writing assessed to the student. station and leave something tangible this story, John Hickey, my boss, 5) Underage Students who are found with alcohol in their posses behind after I graduate. posed a question to me. "What are sion will be subject to provisions in the Student Handbook and I soon came to realize that I was­ Regis and KRCX about? Are we face disciplinary action. . . n't the first pioneer for the KRCX about enriching students' educations In the event of excessive intoxication or discipline-related 1nc1 cause. This feeling of being under­ or are we about serving the sur­ 6) appreciated seems to come with the rounding community?" Although the dents Student Activities professional staff reserves the right to territory. After sitting down and talk­ lines can get blurry at times, I feel shut the event down at any time during the evening. ing with Joe Gass, I came to find out that the students should come first. that I am trying to figure out this year I've found that my job at KRCX what he worked on four years ago. has enriched my education even Gass worked for the station from beyond my present day comprehen­ 1999 - 2003 and recalls many of the sion. I've interviewed band mem­ same problems. bers, operated recording equipment, And it's always been like this. hosted a radio show, traveled to KRCX is completely run by students, NYC, scheduled and coordinated students whose time and commit­ major events, developed profession­ ment levels often fluctuate from one al relationships with music promot­ semester to the next. There's a lack ers, learned how to market the sta­ Free Wifi • Internet of institutional memory that tends to tion, and ran weekly meetings. leave concerned students, like Undoubtedly a LPFM license 4 Compac Computer Stations myself, repeating the work of their would enrich the community around Book Store • Patio predecessors. . us and help to further our mission of Even from the beginning of radio social justice by giving a voice to Oh yeah Daz Bog Coffee too! at Regis in 1961, KREG had prob­ important issues. But it would also lems getting started. According to take away a lot of my power as a the 1969 Ranger Yearbook, the leader in this tradition of "learners revamped and renamed KRCR becoming leaders." No matter what, almost vanished due to "lost equip­ license or not, I've found that my val­ ment lack of funds, and the tradi­ idation lies in what I've learned. tionai Regis 'let it ride' attitude." If it . wasn't for a handful of enthusiastic SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK AS A "FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT. Music Department concert series begins In GREECE Summer Semester 2006 - 4 weeks with all-women African ensemble July 15 - August 12

Alyse Warner sung in the Shona language. This Join Professors Janellen Hill, Arne G'Schwind Staff Reporter music represents the heritage of a people and is rich in culture. and Elenie Opffer of the Regis Communication Listen closely and hear the music of Not only does the band encourage Department and a team of media professionals Africa. On February 8, 2006, at 7:30 learning about the culture of and faculty in Aegina, Greece for a 4-week Zimbabwe, they also dedicate their p.m., the Berkeley Church will host the summer program. Students will learn and apply Low Flying Knobs, an "all-women Afr~­ time and money to helping those in skills in photography, video, web design pop marimba ensemble." This group 1s need. According to Andre Mallinger, a being hosted as a part of the annual representative of the group, "As an all­ and writing to create a web documentary. music concert series brought to can:i- women's band, the Low Flying Knobs are committed to assisting women and pus by the Music Department. This. SIX UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS Available through Regis girls in Zimbabwe." Each year the year's conce~ .. series theme 1s College "Women in Music. group donates a portion of their profits $3,995 + airfare (and tuition) The "Knobs" have been toget~er for from their CDs and performances to twelve years, and utilize a vanety of charities that support proper housing, African instruments including seven education, and other basic needs with­ For information: marimbas, two mbiras, hoshos, a drum in the country. [email protected] The concert this Wednesday kit, hand percussion, and vocals. [email protected] or [email protected] Their music represents the Shona begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. and is le of Zimbabwe and can also be open to anyone who is interested. The ~=~~d on the group's album, Sahwir~: performance is free of charge._ There The institute for education in international media . nds Across the Water, released m will also be a reception following the www.ieiMedia.com F ne . t 2002. All vocal accomparnmen s are show. See what last year's students did: www.CagliProject.com Tuesday, February 7, 2006 ~4~H~i~ghl~an~d~e~r------~O~p~i~n~1=·~o~n;======-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=.:.:-=:- Afghanistan: Tackling Insecurity ~~ddtmikr by Jacqueline Kharouf in the Asian Hinterland

security situation demands a show of Th~ cla.y¼e force, a quick reaction force (QRF) chocolo..k ~-htin Afghanistan from the base can be radioed. does not seem to Last week in London, over sixty wet1+dry · · · make many head­ nations met to sign and discuss the I i n e s Afghanistan Compact. The Compact days. Immediately is a five-year blueprint to restore the following 9/11 the . country's security, build a functioning United States Justin Goldman economy, and counter the rapidly u n d e r t O O k Opinion Editor expanding narcotics trade. According Operation Enduring Freedom in to Andrew North of the BBC, the Afghanistan to eliminate the Taliban Compact commits the Afghan govern­ regime which hosted Al-Qaeda, and to ment and its outside backers to key destroy Osama Bin Laden's terror net­ benchmarks of progress in critical work. Even though we have had been areas such as security, economic operating consistently in Afghanistan development and better government. for nearly four and a half years, there Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is a serious argument over the lack of described the progress made in the commitment to Afghanistan. We have past few years as "remarkable." United committed much more in terms of Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan manpower and resources to Iraq. held a more cautious view. According According to former Reagan to the BBC the Secretary General said, Administration National Security "Afghanistan is now a nascent democ­ Adviser Lieutenant General William racy. Yet our optimism i~ necessarily Odom writing in Current History, "The tempered by the serious challenges invasion of Iraq may well turn out to be the country is facing." the greatest strategic disaster in U.S. The security situation is a serious history." issue within the country. The For the U.S. and our NATO allies, Afghanistan Compact aims to elimi­ the reconstruction of Afghanistan pres­ nate illegal armed groups by 2007 and ents a considerable challenge. to build a national army of 70,000 ~v'\J O~,loy +k V'Jo..y +~e_ jc:_e, According to the Financial Times, the troops by 2010. Eliminating the armed 1 attacks of 9/11 showed how the west's militias will be very difficult. With a C'ftCAVV'I m~G~iV'e- i-sn 't- wor kiY\j e.-i+~e_r. neglige11ce--in letting post-Soviet country that has been ravaged by over Afghanistan slide into a Taliban state thirty years of warfare and currently and haven for al-Qaeda terrorists--can sees vast insecurity, the goal of disar­ savagely come back to haunt the mament is bold and will be demanding Please check world. The threat from a failed to implement. According to the sending up to 1,400 troops to Afghanistan would present a severe Alliance website, on December 8, Afghanistan after being pressed by out the Regis risk to international security. The 2005, NATO Foreign Ministers NATO allies to join their deployment in Taliban is an Islamic movement that endorsed a revised Operational Plan, the country's south after pleading from Highlander ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until the prepared by NATO's Military NATO, U.N. and Afghan leaders for regime fell in during the fighting in Authorities, which will guide the NATO­ Dutch support for the mission. The 1st online 2001. They came to power following led International Security Assistance Canadian Mechanized Brigade is l the civil war of the early. 1990s. The Force (ISAF) to assist the Afghan preparing to deploy to Kandahar in at new Afghan Government held its first Government to extend and exercise its March to bolster the ISAF presence in 1 Parliamentary session this past authority and influence across the southern Afghanistan. According to December. President Hamid Karzai country. Afghanistan is a critical mis­ the Calgary Sun, Brigadier General www.reg- leads the 351 MPs and has been at sion for NATO to prove that it has ·David Fraser, the commander of the the helm of the New Afghan adapted to the threats of the 21st cen­ Brigade said Canada's rules of ishigh­ Government since he became the tury. engagements will allow soldiers to Chairman of the Transitional The danger of Afghanistan becom­ defend themselves and to launch lander.com Administration in December 2001. ing a narco-state is real. One of the attacks on threats and hunt down About 30 percent of the newly elected great challenges is providing alterna­ insurgents, but they expect to focus on lawmakers are women. tives to poppy-growing, the hottest rebuilding the war-torn nation. for links to With military planners and humani­ commodity coming out of Afghanistan. The U.S. is in the midst of reducing tarians alike struggling to find the cor­ According to the United Nations Office its presence. U.S. Ambassador national and rect formula for reconstructing a war­ on Drugs and Crime, despite concert­ Ronald Neumann told the Washington torn nation, the Provisional ed efforts at eradication and crop sub­ Post, "The Afghans have to have world news as Reconstruction Team (PRT) concept stitution, Afghanistan produced 87 per­ enough space to make their own deci­ has proved an excellent asset in tack­ cent of the world's opium in 2005, gen­ sions, even to stumble sometimes, but well as addition­ ling the challenges involved with secu­ erating $2.7 billion of illegal revenue, we shouldn't leave them without criti­ I rity and stabilization operations. The which amounts to roughly 52 percent al content. cal support before they're strong PRT concept came online in of the country's GDP. As a country rav­ enough." December 2002 after joint planning aged by decades of war, people are between the Departments of Defense, looking to meet their most immediate State, and the U.S. Agency for needs. This reflects the practical International Development. According nature of the people in southern to Globalsecurity.org, PRTs are aimed Afghanistan. at promoting the emergence of a With the new Parliament elected in strong and credible central govern­ September, Afghans expect their gov­ ment able to extend its influence ernment to address issues of health, nation-wide. They are relatively small, schools, and roads. Emma Bonino, inter-disciplinary groups formed to the European Union's Chief Election assist local allthorities, the national Observer-- expressed her frustrating government, nongovernmental organi­ observations of Kabul, the Afghan cap­ zations, and United Nations agencies, ital, to the Toronto Star. "Most of the in their efforts to rebuild Afghanistan, city's inhabitants are without power, reform its security sector and disarm, bar a few hours every second or third demobilize and reintegrate its armed day. Although huge amounts of inter­ members. The scope of their security national money have been spent on operations is limited to a local level. civic infrastructure, material improve­ The United States has significant ments have lagged behind, bringing forces just outside of Kandahar, the scant relief to a largely dispirited popu­ former Taliban stronghold. However, lation, who lack basic commodities the PRT is at the edge of the city and and struggle daily with soaring prices." therefore able to engage with Afghans According to Reuters Dutch lawmak­ on a more consistent level. If the ers last Thursday voted in favor of Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Opinion Highlander 5 I The state of 'Ille ..nfor GfH Campallan H_ ...unt student government Noneyra.. dw•Ha••• chapel lteamffjc••••nt concern. We are helping in the devel­ It has been an opment and implementation of a uni­ Help us lea,,. our leaacy exciting semester. versity wide Discriminatory ~ Now in our sec­ Harassment Policy to curb bias-based ...... ••day. ond year of exis­ incidents on campus. RUSGA aided in tence RUSGA is the creation of the Regis Waste continuing to Reduction Committee which aims to define what stu­ address recycling issues on campus. dent government at Regis is all about. We have hosted a dialogue on social 2006 Everyday we confront new challenges justice to learn how we, as as student and work to come up with creative and body, can best promote and live out Sen~o1•st effective solutions. the mission of our university, and we We have worked closely with physi­ need your help. cal plant and the fitness center in the We are committed to the idea that creation of our new bouldering wall. any good government ought to serve We also to put in several new bike the diversity of its constituents, and it racks around campus. Working with ought to reflect the Regis population in RTD and several facets of the univer­ its entireity. RUSGA elections are sity the Senate approved a $30 a coming up. Applications for elected semester increase in the student activ­ positions will be coming out Friday ity fee that will provide bus passes for Feb. 10th and elections will be the all students in the college. We are cur­ week of Feb. 27th. Please take care in rently looking to make changes in the considering next year's leadership, structure of our government that will and take an active role in shaping your require an all-student vote, and also Regis experience. looking to create a better student Remember that next Senate meet­ space and more outdoor recreational ing on Monday Feb 13th at 4:30 in the areas. We have closely monitored the Newland Conference Center located in improvements around campus, includ­ the Field House is open to the public, ing the destruction of the K-Mart, the as are all the others. Please contact building of the new chapel and the new me at x5394 or [email protected] web-site. Our objective is to make with any suggestions, comments, or sure that the students are a part of the critiques, and thanks for all you do. conversation. 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Tuesday, February 7, 2006 6 Highlander Feat, Globalization of solidarity: Ro01ero House pilgriIDage to El Salvador Ashly Blincow, Guest Writer Graham Hunt, Staff Photographer At my residence a suffering mother was Salvador so that we may better the Mass held on December 2 of every Romero House is an inten­ waiting for me, along with her son's wife, become heralds of peace, and bridge­ year, the anniversary of their deaths. to tell me that her son, a fifth-year medical For that mass people travel from all of tional community of 4-5 student, has disappeared. She shared her builders between our countries. story with me and I understood the depth El Salvador, the US, and Canada, fill­ students and one Live-in of her pain and promised to do everything Economic Reality ing the tiny church with songs of I could. Tomorrow in Mass I will remembrance. House Coordinator. The mention this new case of injustice. We prayed for the strength to dedi­ -Archbishop Oscar Romero El Salvador's economic realities hit community organizes its us hard the first day when we met with cate our lives to service and justice as own social justice explo­ An indigenous woman quietly prays economist Victor Aguilar of the these women did. at the tomb of Oscar Romero, in the Salvadoran Workers Union ration, spiritual reflection, crypt of the San Salvador Cathedral. A Coordination. The realities he Civil War and its Consequences social activities, house woman whose children were killed and described came to life in the responsibilities, and meals. tortured during the civil war remem­ Salvadorans we would later meet. The Since El Salvador's civil war ended bers how Romero would bravely read average wage in El Salvador's formal in 1992, with the signing of peace the names of the murdered and disap­ sector is $5.40 a day, workers in the accords, two parties have dominated The Romero House invites peared during his three years as informal sector make even less than Salvadoran politics. To understand Archbishop. From January 3-13, 13 this. To experience what it might be today's socio-political and economic the Regis community to Regis community members traveled to like to live on this wage, we took the reality, it is essential to understand the Hospitality Night on El Salvador for a pilgrimage to the challenge of buying as much as we conflicts of the 1970s-1980s, and the historical relationship between the Monday, February 13, at United States and Latin America. 6 p.m., for a presentation Throughout our journey we came to understand the different actors in the on their El Salvador civil war, from the 14 families that dom­ Encounter. inated El Salvador's economy, to the FMLN guerillas who fought for land reform, to the role of church leaders, Online Exclusive: especially Monsenor Romero, Jesuit El Salvador photo university scholars, and the United States government. slideshow, by Graham In the cold war climate of the 1980s, Hunt. the Reagan Administration saw the guerillas as a communist threat. For the activist organization, CoMadres, that reason, the Reagan and Rogelio, a resident of El Sitio, the Administration financed the relocated campo of former war torn Salvadoran military, and trained Copapayo Viejo, shared their stories country of Oscar Romero. could with $1.00 at the street market. Salvadoran military officials at the with us. Alicia herself "disappeared" The delegation consisted of seven How far did our dollar go? Some of School of the Americas. But, as Sister and was brutalized by the military. She current and former Romero House stu­ our purchases included: one fourth Peggy O'Neill (who has lived in El cried as she remembered finding her dents: Emily Augsberger, Ashly pound of rice and one fourth pound of Salvador for over 20 years) explained, daughter raped and mutulated,her Blincow, Jacqueline Davis, Graham dry beans; one pineapple, a few it was often the poorest Salvadorans­ nails ripped out of their beds. Her two Hunt, Margaret Mailander, Chris bananas and some avocados; two especially women and children-who sons were disappeared during the Provera and Kristie Schaefer; two fac­ small tank tops; one bootlegged CD; a paid the price, as anyone who came in period of government repression fol­ ulty: Dr. Mary Beth Callie and Dr. Tom small bag of candy. It was not surpris­ contact with the guerillas were seen as lowing the peace accords. Leininger, and four staff: Service ing that poverty is rampant in El collaborators with the enemy, as an When we asked where she gets her Learning Coordinator Paul Burson, Salvador after this experience but we infection that needed to be eliminated. strength she replied, "I get my strength Romero House Coordinator Brendan wondered how could people drive the Over 75,000 Salvadorans died during from God and I fight because I know McCrann, Peer Minister Coordinator cars that jammed the streets, as gas the civil war. what happened. Oscar Romero told Erin Saunders, and Residence Hall cost $2.69 per gallon. us we must do justice." This powerful Director Brent Waller. In El Salvador statement reflected the message spo- we were joined by John McLaughlin, a The Romero House and land of the delegation leader in the Dominican martyrs Republic and friend of Paul's, and our guide Terriah, who works for the During his life Oscar Romero pre­ CrisPaz organization. ferred to live in the tiny sacristy of the church in community with the nuns at Our Home away from Home: The the Divina Providencia Hospital, over Alfalit Guest House the accomodations offered to him by the Archdiocese. It was there, while After landing outside the city of San saying mass at the altar, that Romero Salvador, our first destination was was murdered. Alfalit guest house which sits along a Today, Oscar Romero's life is crowded city street. This was our remembered through the pictures on home for the majority of our trip. the walls and in the blood-stained vest­ Behind two large metal sheets, which ments removed from his dead body served as the front doors we slept in and placed behind glass. Standing at simple bunk beds and ate tortillas and the Romero House brought full circle black beans cooked by Carmencita the theology and philosophy of peace and Josefina, our "abuelitas." We also and liberation we had studied and tried enjoyed making friends with Hans, a to imitate. It brought the names of 12 year old boy from Holland who also those we chanted at the School of the worked at the guesthouse temporarily, Americas Protest in November flood­ and the two small boys that sold ing back. From this place Oscar Paul Burson rubs the name of Oscar Romero from the Monument of coconuts on the sidewalk just outside Romero radiated the call to justice Truth and Memory--created to commemorate civilian deaths during the the metal gates of Alfalit. through country and time. war. For eight packed days we sat and Our journey through the land of the listened to Salvadoran economists, martyrs included the sacred site where Oscar Romero lives in the regenera­ ken by Romero to the people of church leaders, environmentalists, pro­ the bodies of four martyred church tive spirit of the Salvadoran people Aguilares, El Salvador: "if your suffer­ fessors, politicians, activists, and com­ women--religious sisters lta Ford, ing is done with faith and is given _a 15 munity members, who shared their sto­ Mary Clark, and Dorothy Kazel, and El Salvador's scars, deep from 12 redemptive meaning, then Aguilares ries and perspectives. Our purpose lay missionary Jean Donovan--were years of civil conflict between the U.S. singing the precious stanza of libera­ was twofold: to journey with these found in 1980. funded and trained Salvadoran military tion." people through dialogue, and to deep­ A few yards behind this monument and the Salvadoran people's militia, Hearing Alicia speak was a definin_g en our understanding of the economic, a small white chapel built in honor of the guerillas, were reopened by the moment; for the first time we were wit­ political, spiritual, and social state of El the women remains locked except for testimonies of survivors. Alicia from nesses Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Highlander 7 ure of the live words of Oscar Romero res­ urrected in the voice of this woman. We realized that knowledge of the hor­ ror is not an overwhelming burden we must carry. That knowledge is the strength, shared by the people.that drives us toward peace. This perspective was shared by Pueblo de Dios en Camino, a Catholic base community (CBC) who said that their faith comes from the memory of the martyrs who came before. This community group broke off from their parish and now has mass every Sunday in a colorful house with Eucharist blessed by supporting priests. The San Ramon Artisan Coop also sells their work, and other fair trade items, in an adjoining room. We took this opportunity to purchase Romero House Delegation outside the Legislative Assembly in San Salvador souvenirs--vibrant hand spun clothes, purses, wooden crosses, tablecloths Arte para la paz, a center for art thera­ the shadow of mammoth shopping Salvador's economic problems will be and hacky sacks. py in El Suchitoto, the quiet city across malls. solved by CAFTA, the free trade The Parish of Santa Cruz, another the water from El Sitio. She also works As part of the land reforms, coffee agreement with the United States. base community, believes that Father passionately for the wellbeing of peo­ cooperatives were given loans to pro­ ARENA assumes that CAFTA will bring Luiz, their pastor, is the embodiment of ple of El Sitio. Sister Peggy accompa­ duce and sell their crop. However, in popular United States merchandise Oscar Romero. This amazing commu­ nied Rogelio as he stQod before us were were told the sad story of Agua at cheaper prices affordable to poor nity shared their struggles, joys, and reopening his scars from the 1983 Salvadorans, and provide jobs in the hopes for peace, and then surprised us massacre of Copapayo. With a trem­ maquillas (textile factories). with a welcome song and a meal of bling voice, he shared the horrific Sister Peggy described The FMLN, on the other hand, papusas ( corn tortillas stuffed with memory of the massacre of which he believes the greatest of El Salvador's cheese and beans ... a delicious was one of the only survivors. the sacred significance of problems are rooted in social dispari­ Salvadoran specialty). Father Luiz, Remembering the exact date-days the bells' sounds: each ties that will be further aggravated by Beatric, who facilitates meetings along before his tenth birthday-he relived cheaper products that put Salvadorans with Sr. Terry Alexander, and the fami­ the chaos of the bullets that rained ring unifies the voices of out of business. For example, families lies of Santa Cruz lived their faith that from the American donated helicopters the martyrs with the who sell bananas have been pushed night, welcoming strangers and shar­ overhead and the sound of the out of business because the US can ing the little they had. machine guns that tore his mother and voices of those living. sell bananas to Salvadorans for a frac­ sister down before him. It was painful tion of the price. The FMLN empha­ Journey of Sacred Accompaniment to listen to Rogelio, as we overlooked Truly the people of sizes the abusive working conditions of the massacre site) stood upon the very Oscar Romero are evi­ the majority of maquillas: 12 hour shifts soil that it happened. with limited bathroom breaks, tardy Though Rogelio's spoken story dence of his prophecy, and unsustainable wages, and no ended when we boarded the boats "if I die I will be resur­ health benefits or unionization. I back to El Sitio, it is retold eternally by 1 El Sitio's newly built church which rected in my people." Call to vocation replaced the large shade tree that once served as the chapel. With the Father Dean Brackley, Jesuit profes­ help of Sister Peggy, the people of El Fria coffee cooperative: sky high inter­ sor at the University of Central America Sitio built this church as a remem­ est rates, decreased prices in the (UCA), said that we find ourselves by brance of the martyrs of Copopayo and Brazilian coffee market and the earth­ losing ourselves. As far as we can tell, a place of community renewal through quake of 2001 ran the coffee coop and he is right. We come away from El worship. The blue building is sur­ others like it into the ground. Salvador lost in the complexities of the rounded with a cement wall inscribed In January 1992, President Alfredo many facets of global depression yet with the names of the martyrs. Tilo, Cristiani of the National Republican the beacon guiding us toward our the town organizer, pointed to the Alliance (ARENA) signed peace vocations is clear. How will we live as name of his sister, explaining that accords with the rebels of the heralds of peace? As Sister Peggy almost everyone in El Sitio has at least Farabundo Marti National Liberation wisely counseled, "this is an invitation one family member on this wall. (FMLN). The FMLN went on to to learn more." Listening and living One original artifact remains from become a legitimate political party, with the people of El Salvador taught the previous church in Copopayo, a which today controls the legislature us that relationships are the elements bell that was buried during the war for and city government of San Salvador. of peace. Father Brackley reflected a preservation. After the war the .people Since 1992, however, ARENA has con- common, underlying drive that we felt Roberto and his bike, in El Sitio unburied the bell. It now rings next to community a new bell in the bell tower of the church. We were lead up to the tower We found the same regenerative by a proud old man named Juan de spirit in El Sitio, where we stayed with Santa Cruz, where we looked upon the host families for two nights. A dirt road breathtaking view of the lush studded with cobbles to prevent ero­ Copopayo Viejo across the lake and sion provides the main thoroughfare to the greenery surrounding El Sitio. At each house, the small library and the the Centro Arte para la Paz Sister church. Peggy described the sacred signifi­ The tiny town of El Sitio was formed cance of the bells' sounds: each ring 15 years ago for families that had fled unifies the voices of the martyrs with from the massacred town of the voices of those living. Truly the Copopayo, to Honduras. The people people of Oscar Romero are evidence of Copopayo had first faced hardship of his prophecy, "if I die I will be resur­ in the early 1970s, when the govern­ rected in my people." ment took over their farmland to build a dam that would provide electricity for Displaced communities, closed urban areas. Here, without the ameni­ coffee coop In solidarity with a Catholic base community, San Salvador. ty of indoor plumbing, the people shower outside their homes in pilas, or Despite extensive land reform fol­ from all the people we met in El make shift rooms (often of plastic lowing the peace accords of 1992, the trolled the presidency. Salvador: to strive for what the late garbage bags strung between trees) country's resources are still controlled Still struggling in the aftermath of the Pope John Paul II called the "global­ surrounding a cement tank that holds by a small minority of powerful fami­ civil war and the recent dollarization of ization of solidarity." the water supply for the entire day's lies. Livable land has been sacrificed the economy, Salvadorans today face tasks. It was wonderfully refreshing to in favor of foreign investment. As we the complex implications of the Central drove we saw entire communities liv­ American Free Trade Agreement Members of the Romero House dele­ shower in the warm open air. gation also contributed to this piece. Sister of Charity Peggy O'Neill, orig­ ing in corrugated metal houses, who (CAFTA) and a volatile political cli­ inally from New Jersey, runs Centro were displaced and forced to rebuild in mate. The ARENA party believes El 8 Highlander Tuesday, Febuary 7, 2006 Women's basketball remains perfect; Men struggle on the road

Lindsay Viall Viall hit a jumper with 48 seconds left Logan Garvin had 18 points and six Staff Columnist to give the Rangers the lead they assists. Buster Miller chipped in the would never relinquish. The Tigers got extra two points for the Rangers. Women's within three (66-63) on a pair of Tia Saturday Night was another tough loss for Regis. Facing the number two The Regis women's basketball team Evenson free throws, but Diana Lopez team in the country, the Rangers bat­ collected two wins on the road this would hit 1-2 free-throws and Viall tled in the first half. Trading baskets week, making them a perfect 13-0 in would hit two more to seal the win for the RMAC. With only six regular sea­ Regis. Aiste Slenyte tallied 17 points with the Tigers, the score remained Photo courtesty of Athletics son conference games left, the and six rebounds for the Rangers. close. Buster Miller scored all nine of Rangers look to repeat their status as With the win, the Rangers advance to his points in the first half to keep the conference champions. 13-0 in conference and 21-3 overall. Rangers within six at the break. Thursday night the ladies picked up They are in action again today at 5:30 The Tigers' fast paced aggressive pm in the Regis Fieldhouse taking on style showed to be too much in the their 20th win of the season against the Metro State Roadrunners. second half. The Rangers could not Player Profile Chadron State in the Armstrong Gym. keep up and were outscored 42-27 in Senior Aiste Slenyte dominated inside, the second period. The only Ranger to Name: Jenny Viera scoring on 12 of her 16 attempts. Men's Regis men's basketball team could score in double digits was Logan Slenyte tallied a career high 25 points. Garvin with ten points. He also added Diana Lopez continued her high scor­ not seem to pull together on the road. Year: Freshman four assists. The loss was Regis' ing with 17 for the night and dished out This weekend the Rangers lost two conference games. Thursday night fourth straight, putting them at 6-7 in Position: Point Guard eight assists as well. The Rangers the RMAC. The men also play today were ahead 11 at the half, but would Regis faced Chadron State, who had a against Metro in the Regis Fieldhouse eventually come up with an 83-59 vic­ 3-8 record in conference play coming New players to watch out for: This with a 7:30 pm tip off. year our team got a couple of new tory against the Eagles. The Rangers into the game. The Rangers set the players. We got a sophomore transfer then headed to Hays, Kansas for the tempo early, controlling the game. Stevie Seitz who has already greatly next contest to play the Tigers. They led 25-15 at halftime in a very low scoring half. The cold shooting night influenced our progress as a team At the Gross Memorial Coliseum, the continued for the Rangers, who shot this season. Rangers were in for a battle. Facing the second place team in the RMAC, 36% from the field. However, by hold­ ing Chadron to only 15 points in the Greatest moment in your basket­ Regis took control in the first half, mak­ first half, Regis looked as if they would ball career: The greatest moment in ing the score 34-24 at the halfway hold on for the win. Home Game my basketball career was when I mark. The first half was physical and fast paced. Denise Lopez had nine In the second half, the Eagles ral­ dunked in the state championship boards (she would end up with 13 lied. About six minutes into the second of The Week game my senior year of high school. rebounds and 14 points for the game). half, Chadron went on a run, outscor­ It was her fourth double-double of the ing Regis 26-13. With only 15 seconds left, Senior Ben Schafer hit a three Predictions and outlooks for this season. Twin sister Diana had 12 of Men's and Women's her 19 points in the first half to set the pointer to cut the lead to one point 60- year's season: This season so far pace for Regis. 59. Chadron State's Kody Christensen Basketball has been amazing~ Conference is The second half would prove to be a would hit a pair of free throws to seal going really well, but every game is a battle. The Tigers came out with a roar the win 63-59 for the Eagles. Only four vs. challenge because the teams are and scored at will in the second half, out of nine Regis players would score. Metro Roadrunners always out to get us. making a run. Cutting the lead to eight Schafer led Regis with 24 points and points, then six, then four ... until it was added seven rebounds. Junior for­ a two point game with a little over a ward Brandon Butler continued to Women play at 5:30 p.m. minute remaining. The Rangers impress with a double-double, compil­ Men play at 7:30 p.m. showed their toughness by making it ing a 15 point, 10 rebound night along count down the stretch. Senior Lindsay with seven assists. Senior guard

Highlander Staff's Top Five Superbowl Baseball drops to 1-3 in Commercials season opener versus UNO 1. Sprint: Locker room > Erica Easter Photo from superbowl.com Sports Editor Super Bowl Facts The Regis baseball team kicked off 1. Nine Super Bowls have been their season this past weekend with 2. Nationwide Insurance: Fabio played in New Orleans two doubleheaders against the University of Nebraska-Omaha. In the 2. Super Bowl rings cost an average first game on Saturday, Regis rallied in of $5,000 the bottom of the fifth inning and hit five runs, making the score 8-5. Photo by Graham Hunt 3. Tiffany and Co. of New York makes Although the Rangers were still trailing University of Nebraska-Omaha take 3. Budlight Secret Fridge the Super Bowl trophy the Mavericks, they came one run three of four games in Regis away from tying the game when des­ season opener. The Rangers take 4. Super Bowl I was played in Los ignated hitter Jordan Bruns singled to on Colorado Christian University score Etienne Materre and Stephen Angeles on Friday at home. Hanson. The final score of the first 5. The Super Bowl is broadcast in game was 10-7, UNO. errors. James Walker hit his first 182 countries. That's more than 88% The second game garnered a victo­ home-run for the season, and Dan 4. Degree: Stunt City of the world's countries ry for Regis. Dominating the game Kosloski sent three people home with early-on, Regis was led by some key a pair of singles. The efforts were not players. Don Kosloski and Brad enough for the Rangers, who conclud­ Schumacher contributed with their ed the game with a 17-7 loss. back-to-back home runs. In addition, After being defeated the first game, ~att. Huff pitched six strong innings, Regis came back strong, only to be yielding only six runs. The game con­ defeated 8-7. Following the tough 5. ABC: Desperate Housewives cluded with a 7 -1 victory over the weekend of games, the Rangers start Mavericks. the season with a 1-3 record against The following day, Regis played UNO. another doubleheader against UNO. Photo from superbowl.com Leading the· game, UNO slugged 17 Hines Ward hoists the Lombardi trophy hits and was assisted by Regis' five after garnering the Super Bowl. J Tuesday, Febuary 7, 2006 Sports Highlander 9

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The publicity of Ang Lee's Globe awards for Best Director, Best Brokeback Mountain, we thought, Original Song, Best Screenplay, and would have definitely attracted a larg­ Best Film of the year. Brokeback er crowd than, well, just four girls and Mountain is also nominated for eight a guy. Oscars. Dubbed by many as a "gay cowboy Nonetheless, the movie's focus on Photo by Lauren Wojtko movie", I wasn't surprised that some of the intimate relationship of the two Pizza Alley, located on 32nd and Lowell, has been a favorite of Regis stu­ my friends were a little reluctant to see men was understandably offensive. dents tor about thirty years. Students can now enjoy a 10 percent discount the film. In particular, my male friend The United States Conference of on a variety of New York-style pizzas by showing tfieir Regis IDs. was apprehensive at the mere thought Catholic Bishops, for instance, of two men, Ennis Del Mar (Heath changed the movie's rating from L Lauren Wojtko more prosperous ones. But Pizza Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake (limited adult audience), to the Staff Reporter Alley has remained the s~me. Gyllenahaal) as a romantic, sexually strongest rating, 0 (morally offensive). To many students, there is some­ involved couple. He repeatedly Filmgoers around the country have Thirty years ago, Regis students thing nostalgic about the small tables groaned, "I don't roll that way. No way. similarly responded with mixed were able to eat at a small pizza shop and old-fashioned decor. "It's one of I'm closing my eyes!" One of my reviews. Some have raised the ques­ known for its friendly atmosphere, our favorite places to go." said female friends resonated a similar tion, "If Americans aren't watching affordable prices, and fresh taste. Michelle Sheehy, a freshman at Regis. comment, "I heard this movie is these films, why are they winning the These kinds of small, family-owned "They're always in a happy mood. intense ... They show everything." awards?" A Utah theatre even can­ businesses used to surround Regis They're welcoming, they know who . What she meant by "everything" celled the film from showing. University, attracting students and fac­ you are." however, was not what I expected at In contrast, Roger Ebert, and other ulty like many of the larger chains do Shirley Archuleta is both an owner all. celebrity reviewers have praised the now. of Pizza Alley and a payroll specialist The two men meet in Signal, movie. Ebert says, "Brokeback But while heading to eateries like at Regis. In her opinion, Pizza Alley is Wyoming, during the summer of 1963 Chipotle or Subway appears to be the part of the Regis family. "When they l while waiting for employment with a new college-student tradition, a piece [students] walk in, it's not going to be local rancher, Joe Aguirre (Randy of Denver's much older, long-standing like walking into a chain." she said. Quaid). Ledger and Gyllanhaal do an tradition is still just down the street. Owner Gary Archuleta said, "Our excellent job in capturing the mas­ Since 1986, Shirley and Gary food is made daily, we cook the sauce culinity of their characters appropriate Archuleta have owned and operated for ten hours, and nothing's pre-pack­ for their time. Both men are set on Pizza Alley. Still sitting on the corner aged. Our dough is made two times a maintaining a steady job, getting mar­ of 32nd and Lowell, this local, family­ day." ried and raising a family, but as the owned business serves the same film's synopsis elaborates, "[they] New-York style pizzas Regis students hunger for something beyond what ordered in 1976. they can articulate." The stunning Pizza Alley Pizza Alley was started when the landscape of Wyoming and Texas area was not so successful. (appropriately paralleled to the pictur­ 32nd & Lowell Boulevard Economic stability was low. Since esque landscape of Alberta, Canada (303) 458-8415 Photo courtesy of the Associated Press then, the value has almost tripled and where the movie was filmed), only the neighborhood has undergone adds to the characters' yearning for Mountain could tell its story and not Regis students who show their ID great gentrification. As this happened, something beyond the convention necessarily be a great movie. It could get a 10% discount many of the smaller, poorer business­ they had grown so accustomed to. be a melodrama. It could be a 'gay es were removed to make way for the Their masculinity is put in stark con­ cowboy movie."' Like him, other trast to what soon evolves, however. celebrity reviewers honor the subtlety After a drunken, bitterly cold night, the of the film, praising the absence of two friends are brought together in a overt dialogue and stereotypical Marimba ensemble kicks off "Women in tent, where their friendship quickly romance melodrama. They also becomes intimate. As the men accu­ appreciate the explicitness of the sex Music" concert series rately depict Annie Proulx's prose of scene, as it realistically frames the sig­ which the film is based, they almost nificance of their relationship. Alyse Warner women's band, the Low Flying Knobs violently involve themselves in a for­ Randy Quaid commented on the Staff Reporter are committed to assisting women and bidden yet beautifully· intimate relation­ film, "Two human beings make a con­ girls in Zimbabwe." Each year the ship that later spans the course of nection, and realize that they affect Listen closely and hear the music of group donates a portion of their profits twenty years. each other in a way that no other Africa! On February 8th• 2006, at I recall my hand strapped against human being affects them." Ennis and 7:30PM the Berkeley Church will host my face, covering the shock I felt after Jack mirror any couple, gay or not, as the Low Flying Knobs, an "all-women the scene. My friends were equally they painfully withstand the intrinsic Afro-pop marimba ensemble." This disturbed, as we looked at each other, fear brought upon them by society group is being hosted at Berkeley as a dumbfounded at the part of the "every­ while facing the reality of their relation­ part of the annual music concert series thing" my friend had warned me of. My ship. Ennis' wife, Alma (Michelle brought to campus by the Music guy friend complained as he removec1 Willams), and Jack's wife, Lureen Department. This year's concert his hantls from his eyes, "That was (Anne Hathaway), only add to the ten­ series theme is "Women in Music." mad gross." My female friends added, sion facing the two lovers, as society The "Knobs" have been together for Photo courtesy of Low Flying Knobs "Did that just happen? Oh my god, did calls them to fulfill their masculine twelve years, and utilize a variety of The Low Flying Knobs, a Colorado they just have sex?" roles. But after a four year hiatus, the African instruments including seven based marimba ensemble, open After that scene, my friends had two men reunite, itching to continue a marimbas, two mbiras, hoshos, drum this semester's music concert given up, and sat bored, waiting for the relationship against the homophobia kit, hand percussion, and vocals. series "Women in Music." movie to end. I can't blame them, the of their time. Their friendship grows, Their beautiful music represents the film is incredibly quiet, muted as a way their love evolves into something so Shona people of Zimbabwe and can from their CDs and performances to to emphasize the relationship of the unconventionally touching and honest. also be heard on the group's CD, charities that support proper housing, two men, and nothing more. There The film is a tragic love story, a tes­ Sahwira: Friends Across the Water, education, and other basic needs with­ was no big action sequence, no obvi­ tament to the human condition. that was released in 2002. All vocal in the country. ous soap-opera spin. But despite the Director Ang Lee comments, accompaniments are sung in the The concert this Wednesday begins lacking elements, I decided to keep on "Everyone has a yearning for love. Shona language. This music repre­ promptly at 7:30pm and is open to watching the love story evolve. I was Maybe you have that taste of it that sents the heritage of a people and is anyone who is interested and is free of completely blown away. you keep wanting [to get] back; maybe rich in culture. charge. There will also be a reception At first, however, I must admit, I did you never have that. It's a poignant Not only does the band encourage following the performance. Come join feel a little stinted by the praise the story - 'would have, should have, could learning about the culture of the Music department as they wel­ movie was getting. Walking out of the have... '" Zimbabwe, they also dedicate their come this inspirational group, and theatre, we all scratched our heads time and money to helping those in enjoy the wonderful music as a culture wondering, "Why did Roger Ebert give See Brokeback on page 11 need. According to Andre Mallinger, a comes to life. that movie 5 stars?" One of my female representative of the group, "As an all- .. a .... Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Spotlight Highlander 11 Discover Denver: Oriental Theater Album Hi~toric theater brings new life to Berkeley-Hi hlands DJ Spotlight neighborhood g Spotlight

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In 1927, northwest Denver's Oriental Theater became an instant landmark joining the Paramount and Mayan the­ aters as the city's most glamorous entertainment palaces. However, by the mid-70s, the theater had lost its glamour and became an eye sore in the Berkeley-Highlands neighborhood. New owners Scott LaBarbera and Brian Crouch took over the historic 1. Horoscope: Aries building last fall, and spend four 2. Music choice: Cake months and $250,000 remodeling it for 3. DJ name: DJ Razzle Dazzle a grand reopening at the end of 4. Show name: The Prime Time December 2005. Although the the­ Fun From Seven to Nine. ROCKY VOTOLATO­ ater's fac;:ade remains untouched Photo by Chris Dieterich LaBarbera and Crouch made drasti~ 5. Superhero choice: The beast, for MAKERS Oriental Theater, at 44th and changes to the interior. reasons that should be obvious. Tennyson, returns as a historical The lobby gleams with new hard­ 6. Animal choice: A beast for rea ·landmark of northwest Denver. "Yo! Adrian!" is a phrase that nor­ wood floors, a full bar, creative lighting sons that should be obvious. mally comes to mind when one hears fixtures, fresh paint and local artwork toric venues. 7. If you could leave a message the name Rocky. Hopefully Rocky from galleries along Tennyson Street. Other upgrades include new sound with anyone what would you Votolato can change all that with his The original rickety theater seats were and lighting systems and an attached say? Michael Keaton: I'm Batman, Barsuk debut album Makers. replaced with tiered floors and flexible deli-style sandwich shop called Meltz: not you. Jerk. Washington native Votolato has table and chairs seating that can be Gourmet Grilled Cheese Company crafted a timeless album reminiscent pulled out for standing-room concerts, due to open in a few months. of label mates The Shins. What sep­ or arranged cabaret-style for comedy LaBarbera and Crouch retained as arates Votolato from said predeces­ Brokeback from page 10 shows or more laid-back music much of the original "exotic revival" sors is his unique songwriter crafts­ events. The theater now holds about decor as possible, with faux-Persian manship on the first track White In the film, one of the men says, "If 900 seats, 400 of them on the lower sconces, porticos and detailing from Daisy Passing, with a folky twang in you can't fix it, you gotta stand it." level allowing for a more intimate the 1920s, plus a '50s-era mural of a the vein of Neil Young. The title track Ennis and Jack, for twenty years, atmosphere compared to similar his- palace courtyard encircling the room. perfectly closes the album with stand the test of society against feel­ • • The new owners plan to concentrate melancholy vocals and a song style ings they can't deny. This film includes on a diverse lineup of live music for the that brings images of a singer alone everything, just as my friend said. Her If You Go: venue, with occasional film showings, in an empty room. After being fea­ everything may have been the mere stage productions, and cultural events tured on aversion.com as their fea­ Monday-Tuesday: "sex scene," but everything for me, rounding out the schedule. But there's tured artist for the past week and an Neighborhood elementary and was undeniably more than that. more at stake than just turning tickets, upcoming appearing on Fox's the middle school independent films Brokeback Mountain captured the says LaBarbera. O.C., be prepared for people to stop and events importance of life, love, and a need· to "We want this to be an anchor for shouting "Yo! Arian!" when they hear - Wednesday: Jazz night realize and accept the shackles soci­ the community," he says, noting past the name Rocky. Thursday: Stand-Up comedy issues with parking and rowdy patrons ety may deny us. As Anne Hathaway Friday: Live local music over the years. "The neighbors are commented, "It's the human truth." Saturday matinee: Independent starting to see that we're running films and family entertainment things differently and attracting a more Saturday evening: Live local sophisticated crowd." music LaBarbera hopes the theater can Sunday matinee & evening: once again become a first class per­ ClubJU6 Independent films and live local formance venue of which northwest music Denver residents and business own­ ITS A "JESUIT THING ers can be proud. Tickets: www.theorientaltheater.com · Do you miss JUG? • • Did you accumulate more days in JUG than anyone in your class? - Did you graduate owing any days?

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Hence, didn't get you excited, I hope the the gutter because it is actually a web­ you're invited to the first such site where you register your webpage leather-clad senior citizens on stage gathering at: did it for you. Me, I had to hold out for and get a browser name. That's it. In the commercials to get my kicks. the words of a dear friend of mine, that's lame. But, the Steelers won, There is nothing like thirty seconds of ...... pushy overpaid actors throwing ridicu­ which is good (let's face it; I was only A Cold Stone Creamery rooting for them because I thought the lous products at me to really feel val­ Experience diamonds on their helmets were pret­ ued as a contributing member of soci­ Tuesday, February 7, 2006 ety. They must really think we are ty). Mick Jagger was able to shake his idiots. There were some commercials butt right off stage and, presumably, 7.30 PM that I sincerely enjoyed including Bud right back into the nursing home. 5545 Wadsworth Avenue Light's "magic" fridge. Ameriquest's Honestly, no one who looks normal in "that killed him" ad -- where doctors Velcro shoes and Mr. Rogers' were killing bugs with defibrillator pads sweaters one day should wear glittery midriffs and leather pants the next. over a sleeping patient to the dismay Free Ice Cream for all Jesuit High School graduates of wife and son -- was obnoxious yet The commercials will live on, at least laughable. Some companies went a till the end of the marketing quarter, You need to RSVP little too overboard with their commer­ and Hines Ward and Jerome Bettis will x5154 or [email protected] by February 6th cials. Godaddy.com made another make it to Disney World. All is right in risque commercial this year to follow the world. 12 Highlander Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Campus Events Mound Town Phi Alpha Delta speaker / Aspen Room 7:00 pm Tue..,c.lay. fl:bruary 7 Last Call: Avalanche game 7:00 pm , Spirituality in the Workplace/ Mtn View 7:30 pm After Innocence / Starz Film Center What the Beep!? / Starz Film Center Harassment Awareness/ Mtn View 9:00/1:00 pm \\\:dne..,clay. February S ebruary 7,12 Dr. Dolittle / Temple Buell Theatre Career &: Internship Info Fair / Cafeteria 9:30 am ebruary ?, March II Jesus Hates Me/ Ricketson Theatre , Mi Gente / Main Hall 204 5:00 pm ebruary 7,25 Gem of the Ocean / Space Theatre , Low Flying Knobs / Berkeley Church 7:30 pm ebruary 7, 25 Measure for Measure / Stage Theatre West Hall applications due / SC 216 ebruary 7,26 The Heiress / Arvada Center Thur,day. February 9 Music of Harlem Renaissance / Cafet 11:00 am ebruary ?, May 21 The Second City: Red Scare I Gardner Galleria , Chemistry Club meeting/ Sci 105 4:45 pm ebruary ?, May 28 See Into Liquid / Museum of Contempoary Art , SharePoint training / Carroll Hall 2:00 pm ebruary 8 Jazz at the Oriental / Oriental Theater , Thrills:Jackson's Hole 8:45 pm ebruary 9 John Novasad &: Emilio Emilio/ Oriental Thtr. ebruary IO Bigga Digga / Oriental Theater Friday. February 10 Freshmen &: Sophomore Retreat ebruary JO, 16 In Cold Blood / Starz Film Center Tinansa student dinner 6:30pm February 12 Oakhurst / Oriental Theater ebruary 15 Photos Contemporary Vietnam / DAC Glenarm ebruary 15, 19 Swan Lake / Temple Buell Theatre February 16, 19, 22, 25 Norma / Ellie Caulkins Opera House Ranger Athletics ebruary 16, 19 Boulder International Film Festival February 25,March 3 Denver Restaurant Week CONCERTS :~ ~ ... ~... ~'. 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