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the grave? n American flag waves above a new cluster Aof tents on Monument Creek. The jogging trail along Monument Creek lies Nick Hawks hidden just beneath Highway 25. Most of the Staff Writer wooded area between the trail and creek cannot be seen when viewed from the roads. From the “Wow wee! Moonshot really puts beer on the trail, however, it is clear that the mile between map!” said Caitlin C. on the Moonshot official CC and the smokestacks has become a refugee website. And, according to Joe B.: “It’s about camp. In the past week, hundreds of campers time someone put together the two greatest have fled to the creek, anticipating police action things on earth. This is my new ‘signature’ beer.” after last Tuesday’s vote to outlaw camping on I’m given a word limit on these things so I’m public lands. just going to leave those to you to dwell on The ordinance defines camping as “sleeping as I have. I feel as if they make fun of them- or making preparations to sleep,” “occupying selves without me really having to say anything. a shelter such as sleeping bag,” “the presence Although I might have agreed with Joe when I of a heating source,” or the “storing of private was 17… property.” Any person caught committing these actions on public land will be given a warning There’s a new bandwagon and referral to a homeless shelter. If the camp rollin’ through the is not dismantled within 48 hours, the people occupying it will be ticketed and jailed if fines “neighborhood that is our are not paid. great U.S. of A. and I can’t There has been considerable debate as to whether Colorado Springs can afford to shelter really say that I’m all that its entire homeless population after its recent surprised by it. budget cuts. Because of this, tickets can only be issued if there is shelter space available. The city There’s a new bandwagon rollin’ through the is also offering free bus tickets out of Colorado neighborhood that is our great U.S. of A. and Springs to any homeless people who chooses to I can’t really say that I’m all that surprised by” leave. it. We all know and probably don’t love – but, Former homeless Colorado Springs City have at the very least experimented at times with Councilman Tom Gallagher said he is concerned – those crazy caffienated alcohol beverages like about forcing campers to enter shelters. He Sparks, Tilt, Joose, and the like. questioned the morality of taking away citizens’ But this Moonshot thing is totally different freedom to camp, and lodged a fear that people Photo: Sam Landsman because (according to the website) it’s a pre- with emotional and psychological issues may Homeless Outreach Program and Empower- Five years ago, Julia suffered a miscarriage mium beer that also happens to be caffeinated have difficulty functioning within the structure ment (CS HOPE), told the story of a woman while having her third child. While in the hos- as opposed to the blatantly alcoholic character of a shelter. named Julia to explain how some homeless pital, an anesthesiologist accidentally gave her a of the highly caffeinated malt liquor Sparks Gallagher also worried for homeless families people may not function well in shelters. Ac- double dose of painkillers. She suffered severe (the likes of which I am currently testing to see that may want privacy, pet-owners who do not cording to Ayers, Julia was a “drop-dead-gor- brain damage. Four years ago, she ran away from can be used to get stains off of my walls). I say want to abandon their dogs, addicts that are not geous” young violinist in the Colorado Springs home because she was terrified that her family according to the website because they unfortu- allowed in substance-free shelters, and people of philharmonic orchestra. Her parents were might take her to a doctor. Her husband, heart- nately do not yet distribute to states other than different religions who may not feel comfortable well-known community members and she had broken, sold his cello and disappeared. Wisconsin, Georgia, New York, and its base in church-run shelters. two young children. state Massachusetts Patrick Ayers, executive of Colorado Springs Continued on page 7 Continued on page 2 2 February 19, 2010 News No-Camping Ordinance approved by Colorado Springs City Council

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Julia’s parents searched for her for years, and “I went in there and told them, ‘we’re all will change this,” said Ayers. she was only recently discovered living in a going to jail, it’s just a fact of life . . . what they hole not far from Colorado College. Julia is still can see from the highway is what they’re going too scared to return home, but social workers after,” said Ayers. The hastily assembled tent plan to find her a violin that might help her city along Monument Creek is the result of his heal. In the meantime, she lives outside. It is warning. doubtful that she would do well in a homeless Eight of nine city councilmen voted in favor shelter. of the ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. Many Proponents of the ordinance, however, say it members of the homeless community, social is needed to reduce the pollution and envi- workers, and students attended. Several CC ronmental impacts of homeless camps on the students spoke at the meeting, including Jack surrounding areas. The police department said Regenbogen, Daniel Kidney, and Justin Cook. that since 2001, over 260 twenty-yard contain- “The right to survive is being taken away right ers of trash have been removed from the here,” said Cook, 20. homeless community. Fire hazards and tourism This semester, Cook and fellow organizers in were also concerns. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) began “You drive into town and there’s America’s a campaign to raise awareness about the home- mountain on one side and trash dumps on the less community in Colorado Springs. They have other. That’s not going to fl y for too long,” said organized and hosted a series of discussions, Ayers. letter-writing tables, viewings of city council Several people at the open meeting spoke meetings, publications of homeless population up about the need to force people into shelters statistics, and brainstorming sessions both on where they would be better protected from the campus and in the wider community. elements and perhaps given more opportuni- Last Friday, students wearing bandanas, ties to become “responsible.” homeless men with backpacks, and suit-clad “This program got people running from one women on their lunch break gathered at noon side of the street to the other. They’re scared,” on the steps of city hall to protest the ordi- said Ayers. nance. They held signs with slogans including, “Being homeless is not a crime!” and “We’re He said that last week, believing that it was Photo: Sam Landsman inevitable that the ordinance would be passed, human too!” The event was high-energy, with he went into the camps and told the homeless wild cheering every time a passing driver com- plied with a grinning man’s banner; “Honk If An American flag flies low over the encampment of homeless members of the community to move their tents to less notice- Colorado Springs community, where they have been forced to retreat due to the able areas while they still had the chance. You Support the Homeless!” “It’s you young people who give a crap who newly passed City Council ordinance. Sociology professor Career center sends CC Pascoe co-authors book interns to the Olympics on teens and technology Emma Hatridge practices drew Pascoe’s attention. Her chapter, Guest Writer “Intimacy,” focuses on the ways media has es- Phoebe Parker-Shames ship through the Career Center, said. “Having tablished new rules in the dating world. Pascoe Guest Writer to take off essentially three blocks to do it noticed that, often, teen romance is not taken means that not every current student is able to.” seriously in the academic world, but that there According to Culp, previous CC students are distinct protocols regarding it. The Olympics are underway and many CC have made a good impression on the USOC. “Adults don’t take note of teenage relation- students are taking the time to watch the games “We’re very fortunate that because [the ships. They can’t take them seriously,” Pascoe unfold on TV sets and computer screens USOC] had such a positive experience, that said. across campus. Two students, however, are they wanted to do it again,” she said. The onset of social networking sites, such getting a much closer and hands-on Olympic The games have been keeping Moore and as Myspace and Facebook, has indisputably experience this year as United States Olympic Paddock extremely busy. brought relationships further into the public Committee interns. “Since arriving, I would say things have been sphere. Pascoe believes younger generations Current student Britney Moore and ’09 grad- fast-paced, but definitely fun,” Moore said. think over the anxiety producing balance of uate Charlie Paddock have been assisting the Moore worked with the Ticketing Coordina- how many pictures to comment, how often Games Division of the USOC since December, tor in December, which entailed counting, sort- to send messages and the consecration of ro- ing and verifying the purchase of over 14,000 mance in the relationship status. Similar to the The work and tickets valued at $2.2 million. expectation of flowers and chocolates for your “Interestingly, we were the only National valentine, the performance of the relationship experiences I have had so Organizing Committee to show up without an online is essential. Though Pascoe found that “far with the US Olympic armored truck and body guards to escort us to as flirting, courting and dating moved into the Committee are unlike the airport,” she said. digital world, teens still viewed breaking-up as Moore has been living in Canada since Janu- an intimate exchange that should be in person. anything I have been ary, and worked with Team Processing, handing Pascoe believes adult panic over new tech- involved with before. out uniforms and running an information desk. nology has been extreme. While the inflation Her job has put her in contact with famous of coverage on sexting and online predators Photo: courtesy of MIT Press Britney Moore athletes like Dan O’Brien, the gold medalist in haunt the imaginations of older generations, ’96 for the decathlon, and Apolo Anton Ohno, 15 authors explore teen media culture Pascoe found that these incidents are far fewer ” than society is made to believe. the gold medalist speed skater. in Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geek- as part of an internship that the Career Center Paddock has been out of contact, and Culp ing Out. Assistant Professor CJ Pascoe “With any invention there is a moral panic,” organized for the games in Torino, Beijing, and explained that he is in charge of transportation authored a chapter titled “Intimacy.” she said. “The same thing happened with the now Vancouver. for the US delegation, which keeps him on the train, the car, the telephone, the television.” “The work and experiences I have had so far move. C J Pascoe, Assistant Professor of Sociology, is The benefits of newfound independence and with the US Olympic Committee are unlike “He has been just busier than busy,” Culp said. the most recent member of the CC community fast, efficient information exceeds the negative anything I have ever been involved with be- Students who have participated in the intern- to reach published success. Pascoe is one of effects of technology, Pascoe believes. fore,” Moore said in an e-mail. “My internship ship opportunity call the Olympics a life-chang- 15 authors of the book Hanging Out, Messing “Kids have information at their finger tips,” has definitely made me reconsider my future ing opportunity. Around, and Geeking Out, a series of studies she said. “When I was in school, finding infor- plans following college. Though I cannot say “For me, it’s amazing that athletes from about youth and technology. mation was a pain.” I am exactly sure what I plan on doing, I am around the world can come together for two Though sociologists have long gathered Every generation, Pascoe said, faces the now considering a career in the sports field, weeks and compete on a fair, equal playing quantitative data, the qualitative research sur- challenges of newfound territory. Parents whether it is in marketing, development or field,” Moore said. “With so many political and rounding teen media culture was previously concerned with their child’s activities, teens administration.” personal issues set aside, even if only tempo- lacking. Therefore, the MacArthur Foundation scrounging to get the latest and greatest inven- In the past, the internship has targeted stu- rarily, many people involved in the Olympic sponsored The Digital Youth Project of Uni- tions and young adults trying to navigate the dents in language departments, but this year it movement believe that the Olympics are just versity of California, Berkeley and Southern treacherous roads to romance will always exist. was open to all students and recent graduates. about the closest thing to ‘peace on earth.’ Sure, California to fund three years of research Pascoe and her associates hope, however, to “The timing really impacted who was able to that’s a bold statement, but in reality I feel that between 2003 and 2006 to fill the void. lend a new look into the way media has colored do it,” Andrea Culp, who organizes the intern- there’s some truth to that belief.” The use of technology in teen romance the outline of current youth culture. 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Rakhi Voria is the only commuter service connecting the News Editor Pikes Peak Region with the Denver metro- politan area, two of the largest employment Judith Foster, 61, sat in her wheelchair buckled markets in the state. in to the handicapped section of the Front FREX services approximately 600 one-way Range Express commuter bus (FREX) from trips per day and is widely used by Colorado Colorado Springs to Denver. Foster was Springs and Denver residents. However, due to wearing thick bifocals and memorizing her shortfalls in the Colorado Springs city budget calling script for her job at the Qwest Com- and reduced funding from the Pikes Peak Rural munications outbound call center located in Transportation Authority, the Mountain Met- downtown Denver. She said she has ridden the ropolitan Transit was planning to discontinue FREX daily since she became a paraplegic due to the FREX service starting on February 12. to a spinal injury in 2006. According to City Councilwoman Jan Martin, “Without the FREX, I would have to quit my the city of Colorado Springs cut their transit job. I need my job in order to survive, and I budget by $62,000 this year. need the FREX to get there,” Foster said, cry- Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera stated ing as she spoke. during a phone interview that the city had In the back of the bus, CC student Brittney larger priorities to fund, like police and fire safety. Without the FREX, I “The FREX meets all of its primary objec- would have to quite my tives, like improving air quality, providing “ a viable transit system to Colorado Springs job. I need my job in constituents, and reducing air congestion, but order to survive, and the city doesn’t have the funds to continue it” Mayor Rivera said. I need the FREX to get The FREX service was saved, however, there. when the York County Transportation Author- ity in Pennsylvania bought nine of the 19 Photo: Ben Mackall Judith Foster buses on February 8. The buses sold for $1.44 Pictured above, one of the Front Range Express commuter buses transports Colo- ” million- enough money to sustain the FREX rado Springs residents to Denver. The service was nearly cut entirely from the Onstott typed a class assignment on her com- service through 2010. city’s budget, but recieved last-minute financial from York County Transportation puter while riding the FREX home to Denver After the buses were sold, the Colorado Authority, who bought nine of the 19 buses on February 8. for an eye appointment. Springs City Council still had to approve the “Being able to relax in my high-back cush- continuation of the FREX service. On Febru- Transit Services Division Manager. out, the city will have to find another way to ioned seat and use the free wireless Internet ary 9, the City Council voted 6 to 2 to extend Several businesspeople like Foster and CC raise funds in order to continue the service to e-mail my assignment to my professor is a the life of the FREX bus. students like Onstott who rely heavily on the beyond 2010. luxury,” Onstott said. “It’s convenient for me, “This is the third time we opened a bid FREX service are thrilled by the continuation “It’s nice to know that I can get to Denver good for the environment, and affordable for to sell the nine buses. We were disappointed of the FREX. still by riding the FREX,” said CC junior Suchi students like myself.” because FREX had been very successful, but it Despite this continuation, the sale of the Smita. “So many CC students without cars Operated by Mountain Metropolitan Transit, costs $1.8 million to run each year. We couldn’t buses is a temporary fix for this coming year. would have had a lot of trouble if the bus was a City of Colorado Springs subsidiary, FREX afford that as a city,” said Craig Blewitt, Interim After the money raised by the bus sales runs discontinued.” THE 2010 EVELYN BRIDGES POETRY CONTEST

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Apolo Anton Ohno raises his hands in celebration after winning silver. Photo: Wikipedia Creative Commons, Noelle Neu Team USA Surpasses Expectations in Vancouver David Mauro ter Olympics history. The push past Germany meters, an event that is not considered his won the 1,500 meter last Saturday after trailing Sports Editor for first place was led by Lindsey Vonn, Shani strength. in third for most of the race. A crash allowed Davis, and Shaun White. Shaun White also won gold in the halfpipe Ohno, who first competed in the 2002 Olym- When the Winter Olympics began in Vancou- Vonn, who has long been dominant in her just as he had in 2006. White easily defeated pics in Salt Lake City, to win his sixth gold ver last week, it was the Canadian hosts who sport, won her first gold medal in the women’s his nearest competition with a score of 48.4. medal. He has advanced past the preliminaries held high hopes and expectations to win the downhill. Vonn and fellow American Julia However, even with victory assured during the in the 1,000 meter and will look for his seventh most medals. After more than a week of com- Mancuso, the silver medalist in the downhill, final round, White continued to be aggres- gold next week. petition, however, Canada sits a disappointing both overcame injuries that had threatened to sive. “I just felt like I didn’t come all the way to Last Tuesday was the first day of the Van- fourth in overall medals, tied with Norway and limit their chances to medal. Vancouver not to pull out the big guns,” White couver Olympics that an American did not a behind the United States, Germany, and France. In 1,000 meter speedskating, Shani Davis told NBC. White’s win continues the American win gold medal. The United States came into Their six medals are less than half of the repeated his gold medal performance from the domination of the halfpipe since it became an these Olympics with high expectations and has United States’ fifteen. Team USA’s push for the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. He was also Olympic event in 1998. Since then, Americans thus far surpassed them. There is more than lead in the medal standings was given a boost joined on podium by teammate Chad Hedrick, have won 12 of the event’s 21 medals. a week left, but whether the United States can on Wednesday when it picked up three gold who won the bronze medal. Hedrick won two Apolo Anton Ohno, the short track speeds- maintain its four medal lead over Germany is and six overall medals. The six medals were the medals at the 2006 games but had not been kater, will have a chance to pass Bonnie Blair as no guarantee. most the U. S. has won on a single day in Win- expected to compete for a medal in the 1,000 the most decorated U. S. Olympian ever. Ohno Bronco Futility Another Late Season Collapse Creates Uncertain Future

Gregory Siegel of Cutler, the quarterback who was supposed cos didn’t have a game week 7. Broncos fans three of theirs. This situation nevertheless oc- Staff Writer to return the team to its glory days of John could relax without any worry for their team. I curred, as Chargers embarrassed the Broncos Elway. The Broncos ended up trading Cutler to hope they enjoyed it, because this was the final in the final game of the season 52-21. Another Broncos season has passed, and it the Chicago Bears for draft picks and QB Kyle moment of bliss that the season would provide. This offseason the Broncos will look to once again ended in mediocrity. After a 6-0 Orton, who would take over the starting role. The Broncos would finish the season by losing improve their defense, as well as their depth at start to the season, the team finished 8-8 for Without their future Hall of Fame coach and 8 of the final 10 games, and would once again the Wide Receiver position. Star WR Brandon the second straight year. Broncos fans were their young star QB, the Broncos began what miss the playoffs. The only bright moment the Marshall is on the same page as the Broncos once again teased by their team, before endur- was set to be another disappointing season. Broncos had the second half of the season was after spending the much of the season in upset. ing another complete collapse. However, 2009 began like a miracle year for a Thanksgiving Night win over the New York The Broncos will look to use their #10 overall The outlook before the season was grim the Broncos. The rookie head coach led the Giants followed a by a win over the Chiefs the draft pick to find some young talent. Many be- for the Broncos. Mike Shanahan, the head Broncos to a 6-0 start including 4 wins over following week. These two wins revived the lieve they will draft Oklahoma WR Dez Bryant, coach who led the Broncos to two Super teams that would make the playoffs. All the Broncos playoff hopes, before four losses to while others think that Alabama LB Rolando Bowl titles, was fired by the team after last parts were clicking offensively, as rookie RB end the season put the nail in the coffin. McClain will be a Bronco next season. season. He was replaced by 32-year old Josh Knowshon Moreno became the featured back, The San Diego Chargers ended up winning Despite their team’s late season collapse, McDaniels, whose first major move was taking and QB Kyle Orton threw 9 TDs and only the division, although the Broncos had once Bronco fans remain confident that McDaniels part in a dispute with Broncos QB Jay Cutler, 1 INT in the first 6 games. Newly acquired led by 3.5 games. This may revive painful is the right coach to lead their team to success. one of the league’s best young quarterbacks. Safety Brian Dawkins helped lead the defense memories of last year’s Bronco collapse, once “The Broncos need more heart. They need to Cutler was upset that the new head coach was to great start, allowing only 11 points a game. again at the hands of the Chargers. In 2008, be gutsy,” said sophomore Matt Valeta. “Josh involved in possible trade scenarios that would The Broncos were a “sure-thing” to make the the Broncos held a 3 game lead over the Char- McDaniels obviously showed that he is a good send Cutler away. McDaniels, Cutler, and the playoffs, as they still had 2 games left against gers with 3 games to go. The only possible way coach, and I have faith in his abilities for next Broncos owner could not collectively come to the lowly Kansas City Chiefs and an easy game for the Broncos to miss the playoffs was in the season.” an agreement, as Cutler did not trust McDan- against the Oakland Raiders. unlikely scenario that the Chargers to win their iels. The Broncos had no choice but to get rid After their 6-0 start to the season, the Bron- final three games while the Broncos lost all February 19, 2010 Sports 5 Must win in Minnesota: Tigers look to extend win streak

Aaron Patterson do the same against the University of North Sports Editor Dakota next week they could very well be in contention for the WCHA title and home-ice This weekend at the Mariucci Arena in Min- advantage in the playoffs when they face neapolis, the University of Minnesota Gophers off against the University of Denver in their will host the Colorado College Tigers in a season fi nale. critical WCHA conference two-game series The Tigers will have their hands full against matchup. a Minnesota roster that boasts 20 NHL draft After winning their last three games, includ- picks. Top threats include sophomore forward ing a come-from-behind victory over WCHA Jordan Schroeder, senior Forward Tony Lucia, and junior forward Mike Hoeffel. Having all been drafted to the NHL, the trio have com- the Tigers are currently bined for 26 goals and 36 assists and will no placed fi fth in the doubt create havoc against the Tiger defense. “WCHA standings... seven Minnesota goalie senior Alex Kangas is 11-11-1 as a starter and boasts 2.67 goals against aver- points behind fi rst place age as well as 91% save percentage. University of Denver Despite Minnesota’s offensive threats, the second-ranked Tiger offense should have little rival St. Cloud State University and two com- trouble against a Minnesota defense that has manding wins over non conference opponents allowed ten goals in the last three games. The Air Force and Mercyhurst College, the Tigers” Tiger offense is led by senior left winger Bill skate into this weekend’s matchup with a 17-10- Sweatt, senior right winger Mike Testwuide, 3 record and as confi dent as ever. Despite their and freshman forward Rylan Schwartz. The Ti- recent success, the Tigers are currently placed ger trio has combined for a whopping 37 goals fi fth in the WCHA standings and are seven and a total of 41 assists and have contributed points behind fi rst place University of Denver immensely to the Tigers high-powered offense. who just last weekend swept the University of The Tiger offense also boasts an interesting Minnesota by scores of 3-1 and 5-1. stat in the fact that they have scored in the In a recent poll conducted by USCHO.com/ opening minute of a period 18 times this year CBS College Sports, the Tigers are ranked No. with freshman forward Andrew Hamburg 7 nationally. Minnesota however is no longer responsible for fi ve of those goals. ranked at all, having lost fi ve of their last six After losing six of their fi rst nine games games and owning a 13-15-2. of the 2010 part of their season, the Tigers Much is at stake for the Tigers, who are still looked to be self-destructing. But after posting in the running for a home-ice game in the a three game win streak and with the possibility upcoming playoffs. If the Tigers sweep the of extending it, the Tigers could very well be University of Minnesota this weekend and on their way to a deep playoff run. The CC Tigers once again take on the University of Photo: Sam Landsman Minnesota Bulldogs Chalk it up! Billiard Hall Specials

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Gordon Mathewson Children of Bodom sucks, and that technical got mutilated in a car accident in one of their ecstasy-sweating crowd as happy as STS9 could, Guest Writer bands like Necrophagist and Arsis were much songs. But one can’t be too quick to separate but they sure could outplay them. Listen to a more talented and generally awesome. As one metal and academics: Lord Worm of Cryp- single Necrophagist song, and let me know if Yeah, I listen to a bit of Deadmau5. I’m not transcends such wimpy bands as Hatebreed, As topsy took a few years off from being a death Radiohead could play it. Travis Barker would opposed to the Grateful Dead. I love Sublime I Lay Dying, and In Flames, they seem to fall metal vocalist to be a substitute English teacher. cry and soil his pants if he tried to keep up just as much as the next guy, and although into some sort of magically happy genre of He couldn’t resist his true calling though, and with Suffocation. I have been repeatedly told that Old Crow music, oozing with sparkles and overflowing went back to eating live worms and screaming Yeah, death metal’s a bit angry. What has Medicine Show has much better songs than with baby unicorns. on stage in 2003. always puzzled me though is that I’m never “Wagon Wheel,” its still their only track I have Death Metal. Yep, death metal doesn’t really Eccentricities aside, death metal musicians made angry when I listen to it, nor do I have a on my computer. Animal Collective has always rock, and it definitely doesn’t jam. It shreds. are more talented than most. They are more desire to put metal on when I feel angry. I just been a bit too schizophrenic for my tastes, but Shreds your face off. Good death metal is also talented than any rock musicians that have think it shreds. I don’t know why. $#@%ing I still think they make excellent music. I have referred to as Brutal, which is a term I haven’t been on the radio in the last 8 years, Girl Brutal, dude. an acceptable amount of Bob Marley, a decent heard in any positive context since I got here, Talk, Pretty lights, and any other silly mash-up Go listen to the Shins, you bunch of weirdos. collection of Hendrix, a minimal, yet respect- except perhaps when referring to brutal pow. I artists. They might not be able to make an able selection of hip-hop, a great deal of have never been in any place (except perhaps psychedelic trance and electro, assorted tribal church) where death metal is less common chants, and plenty of weird minimal techno than at CC. Out of every student here, I have that should probably be played at snobby Eu- met many pseudo-metalheads, a few semi-met- ropean art shows rather than in my room. alheads, and one true metalhead. No; two, and However, there is always one genre, or per- they would both know they were in this article haps a spectrum of genres that I seem to skip if they read it. I don’t just hang out with those over when choosing music to put on when in two, smoking cigarettes and cursing the earth, the company of others. The mildest would be but it is a bit frustrating when friends ask me to Tool. Definitely a weird band, but so is Phish. turn off that awful metal stuff when I put on a Recently, when I have hopped into my friend’s track by the Smashing Pumpkins. car, a particular Phish show has come on in I’m a lot like a typical CC student in a super- which there is a break in the music for a couple ficial way; I wear mountain hardware jackets minutes to allow an epic tale of some possums and out of all my possessions am probably (maybe woodchucks or hedgehogs, actually) to most attached to my hiking boots. Yet nobody be told, all in some sort of crazed poetic jargon thinks the fact that there exists a band called that I guess you have to be on lots of acid to “Eyehategod” is as funny as I do, nor do they understand. The crowd goes wild, obviously. toy around with the idea of the apocalypse I guess the main complaint about Tool that as much, or generally share in my politically my friends have is that it is too “angry.” Well, incorrect sense of humor. It really is a shame yes, I suppose it is angry. You got me. But that no metal culture exists at CC, and I say what’s the harm in that? Zach de la Rocha said that because I genuinely believe that CC could it, Malcolm X implied it: Anger is a gift. So, benefit from one. when Sarah Palin gets elected, and China and Varg Vikernes of the famed Norwegian black the European Union simultaneously launch a metal band Burzum, just got released on parole full-scale invasion of the United States, I will after serving 16 years for killing his band most likely stock up on guns and play outra- mate and burning down a couple of historic geously loud metal to warn intruders to stay far churches, and generally being a colorful char- away from my property. Conversely, Phish- acter in the black metal scene, which entails heads will undoubtedly end up congregating tendencies such as owning massive amounts of barefoot at grassy farms across the country, lis- highly dangerous weapons, drinking lots of red tening to tunes, and end up being sitting ducks. wine, and harboring an unhealthy obsession They will all probably be thrown in chains and with the Lord of the Rings. It is rumored that shipped off to Siberia for hard labor. a dispute between two Norwegian black metal I’ll let you tree-huggers in on a little secret: vocalists over whose band was more grim (the Tool isn’t actually that heavy. Many metalheads still black-metal equivalent of brutal) ended up in like Tool even if their personal flavor happens one lead singer cutting out the heart of the to be heavier bands, which is quite rare in the other lead singer, and eating it to prove his metal world. In many circles, In Flames, Lamb point. Stuff gets pretty weird up there in the of God, Opeth, and other bands that would winters, I guess. probably make most of CC cry or at the very Even though the list of countries Cannibal least uneasy, are referred to as nu-metal trash, Corpse has been banned from is quite large in addition to a large amount of more obscene and constantly growing, I’ve never been a fol- names that are not fit to print. lower. It seems to me like their songwriters got I remember when I first listened to Metallica. medical degrees just so they could better rattle I remember leaving Metallica for Children of off extensive lists of obscure body parts that Graphic: Erick Nelson Bodom. I remember when I figured out that

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Ben Quam folks because with the passage of this tril- other spending initiatives are probably the only the anti-big-government, anti-stimulus, anti- Catalyst Columnist lion-dollar baby, the Democrats will be poised reason job losses are lessening. Wall Street, pro-Tea Party tribunes of the com- to spend as much as $3 trillion in your tax Why would Republicans vote against the mon folk.” “This is about the people,” as Palin You may remember that ever since it was made dollars,” Bond said, “Unfortunately, this bill stimulus, call it a “failure” (Mitch McCon- repeatedly put it last weekend while pocketing into law last year, the American Recovery and stimulates the debt, it stimulates the growth of nell R-KY), a “socialist way” (Richard Shelby $100,000 of the Tea Partiers’ money… This Reinvestment Act, also know as the stimulus government, but it doesn’t stimulate jobs.” But R-AL), and say that it hasn’t “created a single G.O.P. populism is all bunk. Republicans in bill, has been derided by Republicans every- when he’s back home, he sings a different tune. job” (John Boehner R-OH) but then tout how office now, as well as Palin during her furtive where. Only three Republican Senators voted After passing an amendment to funnel $2 bil- successful the money they got from the bill public service in Alaska, have feasted on for it and not a single member of the House lion of stimulus bill money to Missouri for low will be in their district? Pure politics. It’s been federal pork, catered to special interests, and of Representatives supported the bill. So it’s incoming housing tax credits Bond said, “This the Republican strategy for over a year now. pursued policies indifferent to recession-bat- a curious development that one by one, indi- is the type of emergency stimulus spending we Demonize any Obama or Democratic proposal tered Americans. And yet they’re getting away vidual Republican members of Congress have should be supporting — Programs that will as a colossal waste of money and a “govern- with their populist masquerade.” A recent ABC been seen back home in their districts touting, create jobs now and help families.” ment takeover,” vote against it, then quietly News/Washington Post poll shows Republi- and taking credit for, projects that were funded Lastly, my personal favorite, from the writ- take credit for the money you secured for your cans beating Democrats on a generic ballot for through stimulus money. ers at Think Progress; “Rep. Jack Kingston district when you get out of D.C. the first time in months. While debating the stimulus, Senator Rich- (R-GA) spent the morning of July 28th railing This hypocrisy isn’t just about the stimulus The battle over whether the stimulus bill was ard Burr of North Carolina said that it was, against the stimulus, yelling “Where’s the stimu- bill. On every major issue Republicans say one effective or not will continue on the national “Almost a trillion dollars of borrowed money lus package? Where’s the jobs?” on the House thing and then do another. During the health media over the next few weeks. If Republicans on projects and programs that are unlikely floor. On the same day of his rant, Kingston’s care debate they said the reform would steal are allowed to define its success or failure they to produce any real broad-based stimulus or office sent out multiple press releases bragging money from Medicare, which seniors need. But will continue to characterize themselves as the create jobs that will still be here two years from that he had secured hundreds of thousands in the majority of Republicans support abolishing populists they aren’t. One thing is clear though, now.” But more recently, the Senator was at the stimulus funds to hire additional police officers Medicare altogether. They claim to be fighting actions speak louder than words, and Republi- fire department in Bethlehem NC to present in his district.” the big banks that wasted bailout money on cans blatant hypocrisy on the recovery act is a a $2 million dollar grant to build a new fire There’s a story like this for nearly every Re- bonuses, and yet not one Republican supports telling sign that when the cameras are off, they station. “This is a great thing for this county. publican member of congress, and the reason the proposed modest tax on Wall Street banks know perfectly well what’s helping the people We’re not accustomed to federal dollars in that is simple: the stimulus bill worked. As reported to recover bailout money. For every claim of of their districts get a job. It’s that “socialist,” magnitude finding their way to North Carolina,” by CBS, “According to the multiple highly-re- populist intentions, they side with the status “failure,” “government takeover” they voted said Burr. The funds to build the station came garded, non-partisan economic research firms, quo. against: the Obama stimulus bill. from stimulus money. President Obama’s economic stimulus package, Frank Rich, columnist for the New York Republican Senator Kit Bond of Missouri which will likely ultimately cost around $862 Times, worries that this GOP manta may be had strong words for the stimulus bill when billion, has in its first year saved or created at working. “Their constant refrain, delivered with it passed, saying, “Hold on to your wallets least 1.6 million jobs.” The stimulus bill and cynicism but not irony, is this: Republicans are

The joys of beer and caffeine . . . but how well do they mesh together?

Continued from page 1 Straight to the moon! And then to the grave? Moonshot isn’t the only “premium” beer of its kind, though. Bigger brew- ing companies in North America like Molson, Labatt, and Anheueser-Busch have all come out with some other fruity (literally) versions of caffeinated beers. The thing is, though, that the FDA announced in November of 2009 that it was going to begin reviewing and testing these new caffeinated alcoholic bever- ages because of the fact that not only Graphic: Erick Nelson did they question the legality and safety of the mixture of these two drugs and were not convinced that these drinks did not qualify as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), but they were also reacting to the letter they received in September from 18 Attorney Generals and one city attorney who all expressed their concern about the combination. The concerns put forth regarding the safety of mixing these two chemicals are legitimate. Its official name is Combined Drug Intoxication (CDI) and deaths resulting from this are considered to be Graphic: Erick Nelson relatively low across the nation, but are on the rise according to medical studies done by the California Pacific Medical to excessive drinking and intoxication consume more than 600 mg daily. This bad idea, if not for the really serious Research Institute. And while I hate as it seems as if you’re alert enough to may sound bad, but really, that’s only consequences at least for the really awful celebrities, I have learned a lot from just keep on going way past your normal 3 weaker cups of home brewed coffee. cymbal-playing-monkey-in-your-head- them. Mostly things not to do – you limit. Side note: consider the fact that one hangover the following day. Either way, know, like combining high levels of Let me be as outright as possible – I Starbucks 16 oz. grande has 550 mg of caffeine’s a hell of drug; I just would drugs, especially ones that are opposites love caffeine. I mean, I really love caf- caffeine just begging to turn your day really prefer to keep it out of my “pre- like stimulants and depressants (Thanks, feine and I really love my beer. While the around. mium” beer. Mitch Hedberg!... Too soon?). There’s average American consumes approxi- Partying is fun and I like to get crazy also the fact that being stimulated by mately 280 mg/day, I would fall into the and cause a bit of a raucous every now caffeine while drinking can easily lead 20% to 30% percent of Americans that and again, but caffeinated booze is just a 8 February 19, 2010 Features The pyromaniac professor Hannah Wellman When it came to college, Lindeman decided Each year, he hires a team of 6 or 7 people Features Editor to stay nearby; Colorado College was an easy and orchestrates a large show in downtown choice. build- Colorado Springs. Like all little boys, Colorado College “My mom and dad went here, for Pete’s sake!” ing and designing “The Pike’s Peak show isn’t quite enough pyro chemistry professor Ted Lindeman liked to he said. “I’ve never had any qualms about at- backpacks with my for me, so I always shoot another show at the blow things up. Fireworks fascinated little tending CC.” sewing machine. Broadmoor on the Fourth of July,” he said. Ted; he spent hours concocting homemade During his college years, Lindeman contin- It’s pretty Lindeman said he has a deeper appreciation gunpowder and combining explosives for his ued to pursue chemistry while undertaking a satisfying, laying for fireworks because of his background in own firecrackers. Apparently, like all little boys, variety of side projects, including a foray into down a good chemistry. Lindeman was something of a pyromaniac. the textile industry. quarter mile of “A chemist can marvel at how well the colors However, unlike many of those little boys, “I was at a great school, with interest- great seams!” show up – I can hardly believe how good they Lindeman chose his career because of that ing kids, but I kept my nose to the Lindeman graduated are these days. I’ve seen convincing blues, reds, fervor for flames. grindstone. I didn’t go out much. from CC in 1973 with a and even an intense purple sometimes!” he “Since about fourth or fifth grade, chemistry I didn’t get involved in the degree in Chemistry and exclaimed, eyes wide. has interested me,” said Lindeman. “You might whole partying and drink- proceeded to get his master’s For Lindeman, however, the more visceral ask, based on what, little Teddy? Partly because ing scene,” he said degree and Ph.D from Cornell side of the pyrotechnics appeals just as much. of the space age, the rocket age. It was mostly with a sheepish University. He returned to his “I like the rhythm and the music of it. You’ve fireworks.” grin. “So alma mater to teach and has got the percussive thwoomp of launching, Lindeman, who grew up in Colorado Springs, for been a professor here for 26 years. and the tzz-tzz of the explosion. The acoustic remembers the early days of exploding fire- Outside of teaching, Lindeman still experience is all around; it’s 3-d,” he said, ges- crackers with his cousins in rural Wisconsin. keeps in touch with his inner pyro- turing with his hands. “We bought and exploded lots of fireworks, maniac from time to time. Years later, Lindeman still retains his child- and tried to make new ones. I was behaving “Every New Year’s Eve, a group hood love of fireworks and pyrotechnics. He like a little scientist,” he said. “Or at least like a of about 30 people and I set off has carried his passion into the classroom; now, little pyromaniac.” fireworks from the top of Pike’s he said, he shows students how cool chemistry Lindeman continued his chemical crusade Peak,” he said with child-like can be. throughout his teenage years. Throughout excitement. “It’s a very social trek “Now, I get to show students great demos,” high school, chemistry continued to fascinate up the mountain. I started doing he said. “They don’t all have to explode, they Lindeman. it when I was 16, and it’s been don’t have to all be fireworks, but pretty lights “I would make my own gunpowder at home about 40 years now. It’s a 13-mile and fire never hurt anyone, right?” growing up,” he said. “The 1957 Encyclopedia hike to the top, and it gets pretty Britannica has a lot of gunpowder recipes, by proba- crazy. This year the winds were gosh! I tried every imaginable fuel, different bly 25 to 35 gusting to 95 miles an hour. It was ways of grinding things up. I put a goodly hole Friday nights my great!” into my carpet too. Oh Mom, I’m sorry, I was junior and senior year However, just one firework show naughty!” I’d stay in my room in Bemis a year isn’t good enough for Lindeman. Professor Ted Lindeman

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For more information, contact Steven Hayward, x6604 or Bonnie Nadzam, x 6106 February 19, 2010 9 Scene Students find common ground through church sponsored dinner and discussion

Frankie Modell a very different approach to neighborhood life. Everyone, regardless of religious back- Guest Writer Christianity could be seen on campus. ground, is free to participate in the event. Sometimes it is too Every Monday for the next eight weeks This past Monday, Katie Dayton, an easy to forget that The Colorado College community tends to The First Presbyterian Church of Colorado event organizer from the church, introduced view local evangelicalism as a movement “individuality and Springs is hosting a free meal and discussion the question for discussion: “is this it?” The defined ignorant fanatics; standing outside in Gaylord Hall as part of the Alpha Course, group then split up into different tables, each acceptance of differences Worner damning everyone to Hell doesn’t meant to serve as an introduction to “big ques- with a facilitator. I followed the discussion exactly help change that stereotype. tions” regarding topics such as the meaning of at one such table. Although the question the are beliefs held This past Monday night (February 15, 2010), groups were asked to discuss was never ad- universally. dressed, the conversation was still a success. As the conversation began, an Air force Academy CC students find important themselves. Some- student and church member named Dave times it is too easy to forget that individuality described how he viewed God: as a spirit or a and acceptance of differences are beliefs held” feeling that is with everyone, a clear departure universally. from the espousals of our born-again neigh- In my experience with Colorado College, bors. If one objects to the conscious omni- the community has a tendency to equate high scient being, who is primarily concerned with religiosity with unfounded claims to absolute the trivial day-to-day actions of humans, one truth. The discussion ended on a particularly might not object so strongly to Dave’s views. important point as Dave remarked that one In this view of God, the only wrong way of the most important things about religion is to behave would be to fail to do your best and admitting that you don’t know everything. No be kind. Dave emphasized the idea that Chris- one has it all figured out. That’s what makes tianity cannot be the only “right” way; and listening to others so vital. And that goes others at the table agreed with this idea. Charis, for everyone across the ideological spectrum. a freshman winter-start at the table and a mem- These conversations are the perfect forum for ber of the First Presbyterian Church, explained that type of discussion. It’s important to note that for her, being a Christian meant looking to that common ground is more easily found than Christ and his identity, not necessarily identify- we tend to think. ing oneself with the intolerant views that some modern Christians hold. These people pointed out the important facets of their Christian faith. And these facets were generally concepts that

Photo: Annie Hanson Katie Dayton, the leader of the Alpha program, was the main speaker at last week’s meeting. While not a CC student, she is delighted to discuss issues of faith at our campus events. She attends First Presbyterian Church.

DINERDINER LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Corner of Bijou & Nevada Across from Acacia Park 11PM - 4:30am ish 10 Scene February 19, 2010 CC student bodies clean up real nice Fashion Show a thrilling, inspiring break from the CC grind

Kieffer Katz Danielle Hankin filled the shoes of graduate standable, if misguided. and Holmes. They were not only responsible Guest Writer Leslie Kinson impressively, especially given the Hankin and Holmes worked hard to escape for the actual organization; the people who obstacles they had to overcome. from that image this year, and made significant had agreed to do everything from A/V to MC A surprisingly well-kempt student body packed The venue switch from Cornerstone to strides in sanitizing the show. “We did a lot of backed out at various times, leaving them to Shove Chapel to the gills on the night of Shove Chapel was criticized before the show, community outreach stuff, bringing in design- pick up the slack in almost every way possible. February 5th, drawn like moths to the flames but what most probably do not know is the ers to do workshops with students, and bring- In some cases this simply meant learning to of bright lights, flash photography and impres- show last year caused around $10,000 worth ing in members of the community to come to do it themselves, in others, it meant making do sive efforts from the annual CC fashion show’s of damage to the building and its furnishings. the show,” Holmes stated. “A lot did show up, with what they had; which goes a long way to- amateur designers. As always, the best campus As a result, Holmes says, “The show had to be and they got to see that we weren’t complete ward explaining the quality of the MCs. Taking event this side of drag ball was nothing short a success this year. This was the last chance [screw] ups”. It’s impressive they worked with on MC duties five days before the event, the of spectacular. to save [it].” The idea of the school shutting the community in this manner given their other volunteers were fairly lax in their commitment The anachronistic nature of CC’s culture down the fashion show, a wonderful expres- duties. It seems the fashion show was danger- to professionalism. “They didn’t even write a makes the milieu couture of the fashion show sion of creativity, while still funding some of ously close to not happening this year, for script”, Holmes informed me, “They were run- stand out all the more sharply, and is one of the more absurd events around campus, seems more than one reason. ning around 10 minutes before the show trying the reasons the event is so anticipated by the ridiculous at first. After examination however, Last years show was run by Leslie Kinson, to get details about the lines; they had nothing student body. Obviously, helming such an an- the amount of drinking that has taken place at who took a block off and worked with three to say. I’m still offended they didn’t ask me to ticipated and atypical event is no easy undertak- the event in the past makes the administrations’ other students to make sure things went well. do it, but given the rushed, high stress circum- ing. Fortunately, Juniors Christina Holmes and view of it as “just another CC party” under- This year, almost all the work fell onto Hankin stances, I’m not going to hold it against them.”

Designers: Jess Van Doren and Francesca Desmarais Designer: Jazmyne Koch

Photo: Ben Mackall Photo: Ben Mackall February 19, 2010 Scene 11

Considering these trials and tribulations, and the Herculean effort the producers put forth to make it all happen, the fact that the show began only slightly late is forgivable. It also allowed the more fashionable members of the audience time to finish getting dressed and find the scant seating that remained. Further- more, all apprehensions about the venue were squashed almost instantly. Junior Natalie Bab- cock, who has modeled in the show for the last 3 years, said, “I loved the switch to Shove, … I felt it was very epic, and very couture feeling.” Indeed, the setting was perfect. It provided the models and the designers a direct line to the fashion gods, who answered their prayers for balance, grace and style. Of course, the important part of the show was the clothes, and, in a departure from previous years, the fashion seemed more emphasized than the show. There was only one semi-parodic line this year, and it was gotten out of the way almost immediately, although it did inspire senior Emily K. Smith to remark that “the fashion show is just an excuse to stare at hot girls wearing as little clothing as pos- sible.” Fortunately, the self-deprecating Status Bro line soon assuaged all fears. Subverting the “bro” image of the models and designers with pieces such as a silk-screened sweatshirt of a teddy bear with a 40, the line delivered on a conceptual and practical level. The most impressive line of the first half, Jazmyne Koch’s jungle chic leisurewear, fol- lowed shortly there after. Everything worked perfectly; the models walked with a humble confidence and grace that did not distract from the clothes, while the elegant lines of the pieces subtly undercut their casual nature. The overall effect was incredibly impressive, especially as shown by model Maisie Richards, who toed the edge of acceptable enthusiasm without ever stepping so much as a centimeter over. The first half closed with a line from sophomore Sydnie Felton, featuring vintage lingerie inspired semi-formal dresses. The simplicity of the pieces was stunning, allowing the textures of the fabrics to shine through in perfect contrast to the unpretentious designs. The line would have been among the best of the night, but the apparently last minute addition of large frame glasses and hats on all Designer: Sonja Lockensgard. A look from her Zodiac collection. Photo: Ben Mackall the models ended up being more distracting most everyone was back in their seats in time Lokensgard’s collection must have been in- The second half, quite simply, brought it. than enhancing. Other highlights of the first to catch the best collection of the evening. timidating to follow, but freshman Anna Tinnel Briefly: senior Phoebe Grip’s delicate gossamer- half included patchouli infused couture from To be clear, this is not a slight at the rest of succeeded admirably by delivering an incredibly like paper dresses perfectly contrasted the pale senior Hannah Wallace, the wildlife themed the designers; the lines were of an incredibly high concept couture line that was downright body paint, Dannika Conolly’s southern zom- line of Alicia Drapkin, Jordan Maze, and Seth high quality, especially considering the amateur stunning. The abrupt switch from the bright bies were equal parts terrifying and alluring, as Braley, and the multicultural influence in Judith status of the designers, but excellence must be tones and upbeat nature of “Zodiac” to Tin- much as they would have benefited from chew- Reissmann’s line. acknowledged, and junior Sonja Lokensgard’s nel’s post apocalyptic vision was accentuated ing bloody prosthetic arms on the runway, and While those with self-control enjoyed a Zodiac line was truly excellent. Every single by a deceleration of the model’s walks, muted of course, the thesis work of Rachael Clemons, dance presentation during the intermission, the model was perfectly matched to her dress, and shades and dimmed lighting. It would have who’s traditional Japanese costumes were both cool kids rushed outside into a cloud of smoke quite simply owned the stage with complete been pretentious if it hadn’t been so phenom- incredibly detailed and stunningly beautiful. and chatter. From an attendee’s perspective, self-confidence. There was a beautiful blend of enal; her fusion of an Elizabethan aesthetic The night was a rousing success all around, this lead to the greatest debacle of the night. form and function, with the costumey aspects with simple monochromatic fabrics and those and according to Holmes “we’re welcome back Security refused to allow the smokers out the only serving to enhance the overall impact of wonderful drop crotch trousers was literally [in Shove], despite the streaker.” It seems the front door, and while the good addicts eventu- the collection. This was especially visible in the awe-inspiring. There was nothing sexualized future is bright for the embattled fashion show, ally ferreted out an unguarded side exit, this Scorpio dress, where the sinister makeup and about the models, barely any exposed skin, but meaning we have years of big dreams and stubbornness on the part of security seemed dark tones of the gown were accentuated but they carried themselves so perfectly they stood barely exposed seams to look forward to. unjustified. At the end of the intermission, not overwhelmed by the potentially gaudy tail. out over almost everything else at the show. 12 Scene February 19, 2010 Freeway’s New Album More than Pays the Toll

Ben Cronin ous endeavors. Jake One has deep roots in pro- Guest Writer duction; his beats are constructed with the help of his record collection, soulful vocal samples, All rappers must take the following steps in cutty drum tracks and an array of instrumental order to guarantee themselves solid careers: the voices generated from his AR-10 sampling key- production of prolific lyrics, featuring or being board. The definitive style that is exhibited on featured with well-known rappers, and an im- Jake One’s White Van Music is refined through- age, in addition to the luck factor. Arguably, the out The Stimulus Package, and after a few spins pinnacle of rapper’s career is getting signed to it is clear that Freeway and Jake have a distinct a record label. Roc-A-Fella Records, one of the collective sound. Instrumentally, the record is more prominent rap record labels (best known consistent and does not exhibit a weak beat. It as the baby of Sean “Jay-Z” Carter), has hosted is speckled with sweeping piano lines, rich horn many significant and influential figures in the sounds, funky bass drives, disjointed vocals rap world since its inception in 1996. Although from obscure soul records, snares that pop, the Roc has done much to further the careers 808’s that bang, and is spotted throughout with of Jay-Z, Freeway, Cam’ron & the Diplomats, synthetic keyboard sounds. Although this is a and Kanye West, it has seen its share of busi- step away from the usual heavy, dynamic beats ness problems. In 2004, the company collapsed Free spits on, the smooth, bright sounds of when the founders parted ways due to manage- Jake One take the edge off of Freeway’s flow ment and ownership issues. and create a very harmonic sound. Although many of the prominent artists saw Lyrically, the album is on par with the success post-Roc, Philadelphia-based rapper beats— a feat not easily or often accomplished. Leslie “Freeway” Pridgen (one of the label’s Freeway’s mission with this album was to pro- least-known but most talented artists) suffered vide a ‘stimulus package,’ to the failing ‘econ- after the split. Record label politics aside, Free- omy’ of rap music. His metaphor delivers; his way used the split as an opportunity to pursue rhymes supercede the all-too-familiar motifs his spiritual endeavors. A practicing Muslim, in modern rap and touch on the importance Leslie took a hiatus and attended to a crisis of of roots music; that is, the necessity of staying faith, making Hajj (a pilgrimage to the holy city grounded, the pains of drug addiction and the of Mecca). Upon his return, Freeway released Freeway and Jakeone Creative Commons via Flickr user: all you see status of hip hop. Featuring big names like his second album with the revamped manage- nontraditional flow and unique voice. His the LANG-a-wich/ Bun B, Birdman, Beanie Siegel and Raekwon, ment at Roc-a-fella/Def Jam Records entitled high intensity vocals pack a punch and deliver she always yellin ‘papi CHULO!’ while we Freeway’s record is a near-perfect balance be- “Free At Last,” (2007) which saw mild success. his unorthodox rhythm in an effective and AT it/ tween socially conscious and skill flexing rap. However, shortly after the release, former surprisingly fresh manner. The most common then she ASK me if she teach me Spanish The Stimulus Package shines brighter than CEO and president of Roc/Def Jam Jay-Z flow known to rap rides along the four beat would I teach her ENG-a-lish.” most other rap albums released in the past year. stepped down and Freeway was quick to follow. backbone of hip hop breaks, and rhymes on -(Freeway “She Makes Me Feel Alright,” By collaborating with new artists and releasing Freeway remained under the radar until 2009, the fourth beat of every measure (as in “One, The Stimulus Package) himself from Roc-a-fella chains, he has liber- when he announced his third album, to be two, three and to the four/ Snoop Doggy Although his rhymes may end on the four, ated a renewed and more thoughtful rapper produced under the temporary management of Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the door,”), However, the syllables he stresses leave the listener in a identity; he is on his grind in a completely new Rhymesayers Entertainment. This record col- Freeway’s rhymes are more enjambed and state of confused admiration. At first listen, his way and, although he has been jerked around laborated with Rhymesayers producer Jake One, throw surprises at the listener, keeping them lyrics and voice are hard-grit and difficult to de- by labels before, his new-found freedom has best known for his highly acclaimed album glued to the speaker. cipher, yet Freeway’s rap skills are indisputable allowed his creativity to flow generously. This “White Van Music,” released in 2008. Freeway’s “I have plenty chicks BIG BOOTY ones and his voice is not easily forgotten. record bangs from start to finish. Buy this album was released on February 16, 2010 and SKINNY chicks/ As far as beats go, Freeway’s The Stimulus record or get it the free way, The Stimulus is the strongest record to date. Spanish mamis that don’t HARDLY speak Package is a stylistic departure from his previ- Package is worth the listen. Freeway is widely acknowledged for his Tuesday: Dinner and a Lecture! Pope John Paul II’s Biographer

Empty Bowls

George Weigel, author of the best-selling

biography of Pope John Paul II, “Witness to Hope.” Tuesday, Feb.23, Bemis Hall: Show your support for those in 7:30 p.m., our community who are in need. Get a handmade ceramic Slocum Commons, free bowl and homemade soup. Live entertainment by the CC Bluegrass Ensemble. All proceeds go to the CC Community Soup Kitchen.

Seatings at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 at Worner Campus Center Information Desk

Sponsored by The Colorado College Center for Service and Learning, CCSGA and Sponsored by Sheffer Fund for Roman Colorado College Arts & Crafts Department Catholic Studies