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Vol. 84, No. 9 Denver, Colorado Monday, February 25, 2002 Senior Dan Cahill carries Olyntpic Torch
by Quinn McCoy to run the torch was Darcy NEWS Fehringer. Graduate Hall Director An inspiring Regis student carried the in O'Connell Hall. Fehringer has Students have a variety Olympic torch on its journey to Salt Lake City. known Cahill for six years. She of spring break plans ... Utah. Dan Cahill. a senior here at Regis. was says that Cahill's detern1ination one of the lucky ones who recei\'ed the honor was a "wake-up call that what Student govennent of running the Ol)'mpic torch. you have and what you can do is elections make history... Nominated b) many who have found him precious." She. as well as others. inspiring, Cahill was chosen by Coca Cola, has grown from Cahill's example Look deeper into the one of the Olympic sponsors, to be a suppo11 of dedication. Not only has he lives of a few Regis runner for two miles through Minturn been an inspiration for Fehringer, professors ... Colorado (past Vail). He ran with four but also for his sister, senior, different torchbearers. three of whom were Mary Beth Cahill. She says, 'Tm see pages J • 5 generous enough to allow Cahill to nm it very proud of him and I think he himself. Not only did Cahill get a once in a deserves every honor." After lifetime chance to carry the torch, he also was being nominated and chosen, FEATURE given the opportunity to buy the torch that he Cahill says, "I was touched by carried for $350. the mere fact that I inspired so Snowmobiling, skiing, After being in a tragic accident halfway many people." snowboardin_g ice through his junior year in 1998, Cahill As for Cahill's future. he's skating ... which do you overcame staggering obstacles and is prepared not exactly sure what's in store. like to do during the to graduate this spring with a major in math. He hopes to do something for the winter? Cahill ne\'er imagined that after suniving such community. He wants to follow a traummic experience, he'd be canying the the Regis mission. and live in the see page.~ 6 & .7 Olympic torch across the state. Cahill realized service of others. As Cahill puts while running the torch. he was " the only it, "I want to give back to the person in the world at that time who was community that has given so entrusted to bring the flame to the Olympics." much to me." Meet lacrosse player Among the people who nominated Cahill Katie Ryan. .. Se11ior Da11 Cahill with the Olympic torch Learn how to stay safe while enjoying wmter.• . Regis to offer new academic programs ~epages8& 9 education with the prerequisite of ED 40 I · by Jaclyn Rostie department, said, "It gives people with an elementary education focus. who are also Teaching the Exceptional Student in the jNIFRfAINMFNI Slug: New Academic Programs interested in special education, a chance to Regular Classroom. The department has Two new academic programs are incorporate some special education without requested that these courses be labeled SPED. Crossroads ... Britney may proposed for students beginning in the 2002 One of these courses will be offered each have chosen the wrong fall semester. The Department of Education The Department of semester. Admission into the Department of road ••. plans to add a new minor in the field of Education is required in order to enroll in Special Education. The Department of these courses if the student intends to s€ek a \Vhat the beck is a "spicy Biolog} is working towards an option of an Education plans to teaching license. However, enrollment is not pickle''? Honors-in-Biology major. Both new programs required if the component is strictly towards a hope to better prepare students in their desired add a new minor in minor. The three new courses offered are: w:c pages 10 & 11 field of study. "Consultation. Collaboration, & Teamwork for In the Department of Education, a minor the field of Special Exceptional Students (3 credit hours). in Special Education will help to prepare Assessment of Exceptional Students (3 credit INDEX future teachers for a changing atmosphere in Education. The hours), and Instructional Methods for Editorial ...... 2 which children with disabilities spend more Department of Exceptional. Students (3 credit hours)." News ...... -...... ,..3-5 time in the traditional classroom. The In the Department of Biology, the option proposal states, "the traditional higher of an Honors-in-Biology major will better Feature ...... 6,7 education model ... is not able to include Biology is working prepare studenis for graduate school, Sports...... , ...... 8,9 comprehensive coverage of how to meet the professional training (medical school), and Ent~rtainm.ent...... 10,1 l educational needs of the diverse student body towards an option of work in research laboratories. The program Calendar...... 12 found in most schools and classrooms at the will require students to have a thesis based on present time." Also. the Education an Honors-in-Biology original research in a particular area of Department found strong interest in a Special • biology. This option has been proposed in the Education program from students enrolled in maJor. past, but the large number of Biology majors both the elementary and secondary teacher combined with the small faculty created licensure programs. The department found ha, ing to get a master's degree in it." logistical problems. Now with support from that eighty-four percent of elementary The requirements for this Special the students. this option ha~ been revisited: education students and sixty-three percent of Education program as a component of the particularly. the student committee for secondary education students were probably or interdi\iisional major would include three Academic Unit Review. were very likely to enroll in such courses. courses. or nine credit hours. in special 5 Maria Jelinek, a student in the education ... continued on page 2 + EDITORIALS HIGHLANDER February 25, 2002
The Regis University HIGHLANDER - 3333 REGIS BoULEVARD, MAIL STOP J.8 DENVER, CO 80221 PHONE: 303-964-5391 Ftvc 303-964-5530 [email protected]
MANAGING EDITOR ELIZABETH RUGILE ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS RICH CADWALLADER & JAY STOOKSBERRY SPORTS EDITOR MOLLY MARRIN PHOTOGRAPHER HAYLEY 81ERKLE COPY EDITOR KATHERINE ROBINSON ADVERTISING & BUSINESS MANAGERS DANIEL RASSCHAERT & ARIANA ETTER CIRCULATION AND DISTRIBUTION JOHN MOYERS CARTOONIST CHRISTIAN VANMINNEN HIGHLANDER STAFF REPORTERS KARL CARSTENSEN KA TH LEEN COYNE STEPHANIE CULP JORDAN JONES KEVIN KROH Ou1NN McCov CORY MEISER KC NETTLETON JACLYN ROSTIE FACULTY ADVISOR OR. JANELLEN HILL
MISSION STATEMENT THE HIGHLANDER'S PURPOSE IS TC PROVIDE ACCUIMTE AND THOROUGH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIS UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. As A STUDENT· DRIVEN ENTERPRISE, THE HIGHLANDER SEEKS TO GIVE VOICE TO THE DIVERSE VIEWS OF ITS Biomechaniclasm STUDENTS, FACULTY AND ST.MF. EDITORIALS EDITORIALS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE Student responds to election ''write-in'' process AUTHOR, WHICH DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF REG IS UNIVERSITY OR THE Py Nham Pham tlection. During the election, candidates are not tum in their petition on time because of HIGHLANDER. As a human heing. I ha\c a responsibilit:,. prohibited from e\'en being near the Student their own choice not because the system was Center. ll1e candidates did that. Howe\'er. to speak about injustice whene\'er I see 11. And unfair. A. NOTE ON SUBMISSIONS clearly. I haH'! seen it in the past few days of since the write-in candidates are not officially This article does not aim to judge the SUBMISSIONS ARE REVIEWED AND MAY BE the election. As you all know. there were two on the ballot. the} do not ha,·e to follow any of character of the write-in candidates. I do not EDITE'D FOR APPROPRIATENESS, CONTENT, AND LENGTH AN EDITOR AND THE ADVISOR TO candidates running as write-ins in the election. the above mies. The write-ins begin their know them and ha\'e heard that they are the BY ENSURE SUITABILITY OF CONTENT AND OU/ILIT't' They are Da\·e Habib running for Vice campaigns after all the candidates posters have most wonderful people one can find on OF THOUGHT. President and Brian Snee running for Chief been taken down. ll1ey were allowed to ha\'e campus. ll1e purpose of this is not to ask for a Justice. Scou Camphell has told me that this posters e\·erywhere during the election. As a re~lection hecause rm not intent on winning. has ne\·er happened in the last ten years since mailer of fact, when you walk in to vote, their I'm not saying that the results would have been THE EDITORS OF THE HIGHLANDER AT THEIR he has been at Regis. ll1is is a \·cry unusual posters hangs right abo,e your face. They completely different if we were to do it all DISCRETION , WILL ACCEPT AND PUBLISH S1GNED situation to sa:,. the least. People claim that the were at the \'Oting booth during the entire o,er: we ha\'e no way of knowing that. I am LEnERHO·THE·EDITOR NOT EXCEEDING 250 \\rite-in candidates h:l\e a huge disadvamage election. They watch over and con\'ince saying that the write-111 candidates do have a WORDS Lmm MAY BE EDITED. PERSONAL people on how th~) should vote. The issue. major advantage over those of us that ha\'e because they cannot panicipate in the debates: ATI... CKS OR INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE WU here. is fairness and clear!) it ha, not been followed the rules throughout the election. their names do not go on the Highlander and NOT BE PUBL1SHED THE DEADLINE FOR i:,en more than that their name, are not e,en done. Injustice has been done. and il is on the Tlfat is unJUSI. In my mind. it is nowhere close ECEIPI OF LETTERS 15 5:00 p M. WEDNESDAYS on the ballot. Yet miraculously. both of them hordedine of being an ethical issue. Now. I to where one would call fair. Justice is blind. asl.: you. which candidates are at a BEFORE THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION. \\Oil. One possihle explanation is that they are The purpose of this anicle is to help you think ten time~ more qualified than any of the other disad\,mtage? more ahout what has happened and hope that candidates arc. Another i, that there is \\'e have to understand that they only did you can help change the election proces~. so 0UESTION5 OR COMMENTS SHOULD BE th:it because their names were not on the ~omething "rong. that something like th1s will not happen again. DIRECTED TO ELIZABETH Ru@E, The Election Commiuee has ruled that ballot. That is becaw;e the) did not tum in Lastly. I sincerely congratulate all the winners. MANAGINGEDITOR, AT (303) 964-5391 OR their petition on time. All of us were fully candidates must stop all can1paigns after the especially Dave and Brian. I have high hopes AT 3333 REGIS BOULEVARD, MAit STOP !~8, a,\are of the time the petitions were due when debates on Monday. two days hefore the actual that they will do a great job in the coming we obtain the packet to run. The write-ins did year. DENVER, COLORADO 8022 I. HIGHLANDER February 25, 2002 NEWS+ 3 Many spring breakers to Student governntent stay in U.S. election results are in by Quinn McCoy respectively. The election results are in and the student The race for Vice President resulted in body has spoken. Student government ha~ tight competition. Habib ran against three newly elected officials: President sophomore Carmela Kelley, sophomore Nhan Walker Sears. Vice Pre.~ident- Dave Habib. Pham, and sophomore Steve Luchini. The and Chief Justice- Brian Snee. This year's position was decided by majority vote. Habib elections have been drasticall) different from received 36% of the vote. Kelley followed past elections. closely with 29%, followed by Pham with 19% and Luchini with 11% of the \'Ote. Student government 1l1e Chief Justice position was a little less balanced with Snee receiving 67% of the has three newly vote lea\'ing the official candidate Martha Donagher with 30% of the votes. elected officials: The write-in candidates seemed to have had -a slight advantage O\'er the official President- Walker candidates. Although they v.ere not permitted to part11:ipate in the debates (which received Sears, Vice President poor attendance) they were not forced to take dow n po~ters. and they could continue their campaign throughout the elections. The lack So111/1 Padn• lsla11d, Tews, a popular spring break desti11atio11 Dave Habib, and of enforceable rules upon the unofficial by Kathleen Coyne Sebastian. This town lies on the Atlantic Chief Justice- Brian candidates allowed them to further infom1 the voters about their desire to be elected. The What are you doing for Spnng Break this coast. in the Bay of Biscay. near Bilbao. official candidates were reqmred to stop year'? After the dreaded mid-terms everyone While in Spain. Echeverria plans on taking a Snee. campaigning the day before elections. needs a break. When March I comes around, day trip to France. He plans on also traveling Two of the elected officials. V.P Dave Ob\'iously, this rule proved to be detrimental Regis students will be tra\'eling to all parts of to Italy for a weekend. When he returns to Habib and Chief Justice Brian Snee, were to their success. the globe. but the hottest place is right here, in Spain, Echeverria's sister has arranged many write-in candidates who were never officially With the results of the election in, the the US. tourist sites to see. Years ago. this Christian nmning. They instead kicked off a campaign beginning steps have been taken to fill next For the final hoorah of their senior year. town placed an immense crucifix of Jesus on for the write-in position. Sears, on the other year's Executive Cabinet. For those who are fifteen Regis boys are caravanning down to their highest hill, to protect them from any hand was running unopposed. However, he interested in working with these elected South Padre Island, Texas. After their 1300- harms that would come their way. Along with still had to receive over 50% of the votes to be officials m any of the other leadership mile drive, they will arri\'e at their previously this religious site, Mark wants to go fishing elected. Sears easily met the requirement. positions on the Executive Cabinet. rented beach hou.se where they all will stay, during the day, but at night he plans to go to receiving 91.4% of the vote. His only applications are available in the Student party and relax. Senior year can be a stressful the bars and clubs. Although Mark will be competition was Kayvon Siadat and Brent Activities Office. time because everyone wants to make sure suffering from jet lag when he gets back to Waller. both bringing one percent of the vote that they finish up all their credits in time for Denver, he will have a Spring Break that he will never forget. May 5. aka graduation day. While there, the boys have many activities planned. Karl Hundreds of college Carstensen. a die-hard fisherman, is "really excited to fish in the new waters of the Gulf of students will gather Mexico." Other activities include tandem sl-.ydiving. dune buggy rentals, kite flying. each night for beach sandcastle building contests, volleyball. horseback riding, golf, water sports, and parties, bar hopping, dolphin watching. Along with all of the daytime activities. South Padre does offer and club dancing. exciting and exhilarating nighttime events. Hundreds of college students will gather each Juniors Geneva Corirossi and Stephanie night for beach parties, bar hopping, and club Culp are both going to the UK. Geneva will dancing. be in England, while Stephanie will be seeing Senior Niels Christiansen, a Texas native, Ireland for the first time. They are both will be meeting up with his friends who attend motivated to see these foreign countries the University of Texas and Texas A&M down because they have friends who are studying there. According to them, South Padre has abroad. While in London, Corirossi plans to been the best Spring Break O\'er the past few go sightseeing to places like Big Ben, years for them. Christiansen is thrilled to Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, "party with lots of new people. and lots of London Bridge, the Tower of London and women." As an added bonus, Austin, Texas is Westminster Abbey. As a weekend trip, a short drive, compared to the drive from Corirossi will visit her friends that she met Denver anyway, where Sixth Street is this summer in North Yorkshire, where they renowned for its excellent strip of bars. is It will go hiking and various other outdoor an equivalent to Bourbon Street in New activities. Culp, on the other hand, will be in Orleans. Tristana Bierkle and Adam Pickles Dublin kissing the Blarney Stone and going to advise everyone to steer clear of any "Elbow IIOIJR.S Cork County for the weekend. However, Room" bars. But these spring breakers want Monday - Closed if before Culp leaves to visit her heritage. she is to see more than what the US has to offer, .. going to Salt Lake City, Utah for a "pre-spring Tuesday - 12 noon-9 p.m. Mexico is only 30 miles south. break". Culp and her older sister have tickets Wednesday - 12 noon-9 p.m. Joining these futw-e alums are bunch of for the finals of the women's figure skating sophomore and junior girls. They have rented Thursday - 12 noon-9 p.m. competition. As a fonner skater, Culp their beach house nearby so the entire Regis remembers, "I once had a dream to one day Friday - 12 noon-9 p.m. clan can have barbeques and parties together. make it to the Olympics." Saturday - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Junior Mary Baier, a Minnesotan, is happy to For those of you who are staying close to Sunday - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. be going so she can finally feel the warmth of Colorado. do not forget the mountains are · the sun. While lying on the beach she will be your playground. Breckenridge, Keystone, Closed Holidays clad in her "large sun hat and Jackie 0 and Arapahoe Basin are only two hours away, sunglasses." • while Vail and Beaver Creak are about three 3457 W. 32nd Ave. Europe seems to have captured the hearts hours. Whatever you decide to do for Spring of three Regis students this March as well. Break. make sw-e that you relax and get ready Denver, CO Senior Mark Echeverria is traveling to to tackle the rest of the semester. Remember, 303-433-3134 northeastern Spain to visit his sister. She is when Spring Break is over, we only have less studying international business through the than 40 days left of classes before summer is $2 Discount with Student I.D. University of Nevada at Reno in San here. 4 + NEWS HIGHLANDER February 25, 2002 Fr. Cummings: A teacher, a learner, and a compassionate man
photographer. When he finally arrived in by Rich to be in love. Cummings stayed busy. He taught 5 classes Australia, he spent time living with the Cadwallader His senior year in high school, Fr. per day, was in charge of the student aborigines in caves. He toured the continent Fr. Tom Cummings Cummings was forced to attend a Jesuit retreat government and also the pastoral department. with a Polish Jesuit friend and was attacked b) S.J. has been here at as a requirement for graduation. He was not Oakes commented that Fr. Cummings always a kangaroo in the Australian Outback. Fr. Regis for nearly eight interested in leaving his girlfriend behind in had great enthusiasm and reached out to help Cummings went pub hopping with the years. The comfort that order to attend it, so he put it off as long as he other people. When asked if Fr. Cummings Cardinal of Poland six weeks before he was he carries with him possibly could. At the end of the year, he has changed since those younger days, Oakes evel)'\\'here, his ended up attending the retreat with peers he replied: "No, actually. Except that he's gotten named Pope. The man had a pet wallaby! sinceril), and his describes as "the renegades and the jocks." older." Upon his return to the U.S. at the age of enthusiasm have been One night of the retreat, Fr. Cummings snuck ln 1975, Fr. Cummings was assigned to 37, Fr. Cummings was named President of St making students feel out with the intent of calling his love interest, Australia. It took him five months to get to his Louis University High School. After eight welcome al Regis when he stopped by a statue of the Virgin years there (and an eight day sabbatical), he I University since his arrival in 1994. I le seems was named the President of Rockhurst High, Mary. He cannot explain the change that took to handle his priestly job as though it were place in his life when he set eyes on the statue, When asked if Fr. where he spent another eight years. natural for him. Considering his childhood, a but remembers that his thoughts focu~ed on his When he came to Regis in 1994 he priestl) profession is as far from natural as he girlfriend as it happened. "If! could be so Cummings has wanted to teach and help with campus could have gotten. young and love someone so much," he recalls, ministry, but he was named Superior of the Fr. Cummings' parents were not raised "what must the God that made her be like?" changed since those Xavier Jesuit Center instead. "I laugh at my devoutly catholic. His grandmother on his So Fr. Cummings entered the Jesuit life," Fr. Cummings says. "because I've never father's side was a convert. as was his mother. Seminary in his first year of college. After 7 younger days, Oakes gotten what I wanted. And I've never been Fr. Cummings and his brothers and sister were years of studies, he was assigned to teach at unhappy." the first in his family to receive a Jesuit Rockhurst High school for his regency. He replied: "No, actually. Fr. Cummings asserts that he has learned education. "We would go home from school taught Senior Advanced Placement English. "I two things in life. The first he learned through and teach our parents what we learned that was 25 years old teaching 18 year olds," he Except that he's his own experiences as an administrator: day," recalls Fr. Cummings. comments. The awkward proximity of his age "Power is a lie, but when power becomes Fr. Cummings attended St Louis to those of his students did nothing to prevent gotten older." influence then it holds a lot of opportunities." Universil) High School, a Jesuit institution, him from being an excellent teacher. Fr. The second, he learned from his father: but still never once considered priesthood as Edward Oakes, S.J., who is now a Regis "Success is the amount of time and love you his future profession. He liked animals and Religious Studies professor, was one of Fr. invest in other people." thought maybe he would be a veterinarian. He Cummings' 18-year-old students. "We read so destination. He took a side trip to Asia. Fr. Cummings has devoted his life to was madly in love with an Italian girl, and many books," comments Fr. Oakes. "I During his time there, he taught at a high investing everything he can in other people. could not imagine giving her up for the remember thinking 'how am I going to get school in Hong Kong and at a university in "The real mystery," says Fr. Oakes, "is how he church. Fr. Cummings' twin brother Terry Huckleberry Finn read by the deadline?"' Japan. He went by motorcycle with gets time to sleep." wanted to be a priest. Fr. Cummings wanted During his years at Rockhurst, Fr. Portuguese Jesuits into China, posing as a
Professor Dennis Gallagher just can't get enough of Regis
by Bea Bruintjes shocked at how rude the men were toward those poor women," visit make for a fun and exciting trip," said one of the travelers. says Gallagher. Needless to say, Gallagher's early years at the Gallagher is not only professor here at Regis, but he is also Four years would be ideal; six years would be ok too, but University were very different from what many of us are an elected member of the Denver city council. "l am so certainly not more than that After four years of attending experiencing today. pleased," says Gallagher. "Many people never even get Regis many of us are anxious to graduate and move on. This Born and raised in Colorado, Gallagher has been lived elected." Gallagher became councilman in 1995 after having was not the case with Professor Dennis Gallagher. Gallagher, served in the Colorado Legislature for 24 years. One of his now 62 years old, came to Regis University at a young age, not accomplishments while serving on the legislature was the as a professor but as a student. Today, faculty and students addition of the "Gallagher Amendment" to the state have the privilege to 1~ from him and work alongside him It was the early 60s and Regis constitution. "I am most proud of my amendment to the just as the Regis community did 30 years ago. constitution," says Gallagher. "Not every faculty member at It was the early 60s and Regis University was still an all University was still an all Regis is published in the male academy when Gallagher entered the school for the first Constitution." time. Three years later, during his junior year, women began to male academy when Gallagher is presently be admitted to the school, but only after 4 p.m. for fear that working on his Ph.D. in their beauty might distract the men from their studies. Finally Gallagher entered the school Speech Communication at in 1967, the university went coed. By this time Gallagher had Denver University. "There been hired as professor to teach Latin. Greek, playwriting, for the first time. dramatic criticism, and speech. "I was in charge of Freshmen is so much fuss made over this," says Gallagher. "If I orientation the year that the University went coed, and I was ever get it, I might just hang it in the latrine for all here most of his life. Many the fuss people make." He who know him describe him as hopes to be finished in a an enjoyable man who is year. capable of getting things done. Every Friday one can He shows genuine interest in find Gallagher with his cup his students and never misses of coffee at Cool Beans, an opportunity to enhance located on I 7th and Wazee. learning by sharing a story or "I am usually there from bringing in artifacts he has about 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 collected over the years. p.m." says Gallagher. "Professor Gallagher was "Anyone is always always full of passion and welcome to come and share I 0. You \\ant to remember a fun night enthusiasm," says a student a cup of coffee.• In many 9. Hangovers suck who had Gallagher for Speech ways Gallagher's i . You still have Thursda} morning classes Communication several years personality and 7. Liquor costs money ago. "Friends" is the term with achievements in life can be 6. Security gets paid $50 for every fake id taken which he addresses his summarized in his favorite 5. Pre-part) time cuts back on DANCING lime students. Many students have word 4. No one likes beer breath also had the privilege to "honorficabi litudinitatibus." 4. No one likes drunken bus rides accompany Gallagher on one of which means "capable of 3. Getting writtoo up goes on your permanent record his yearly summer being honorable." 2. Loss of motor skills results in bad DANCING!! learning/travel trips to Ireland. "His friendly attitude and familiaril)· with the places we HIGHLA~DER February 25, 2002 NEWS+ 5 Biology and Education departments to Bush and Blair nominated expand come fall 2002 continued from page 1. .. Biology requirement, the Honon;-in-Biolog), for the Nobel Peace Prize? To recei\ ea major in Honors-in-Biolog), m essence, requires onl) 2 more semester a student must haH! approval b) both the hours than the current Bachelor of Science in An editorial on the moral questions of war Department Chair and the thesis advisor. The Biolog) degree. lhc department e,pects to student's indi\ idual thesis ad\ isor \\ ill be ha, e t,rn to four student, each ) ear in this ne\, by Kevin Kroh Does Bush.ma sadisticall) simple \\8), want chosen on the basis of the particular area the program. fhis ne\\ I lonors-in-Biolog) There's no point in examining the a \\ar'? Has he agitated the Chinese about student \\ ishes to research Coursework program b comparable to programs at other authenticity in the gesture made b) the I 2 Taiwan. pro,oked the 1uslims about Israel required invoh es BL 491 E-\\ -Undergraduate Jesuit Uni\ersities. GcorgetO\\ n Umvcrsit) ornegian profe ors \\ho nominated Buh and threatened the world about terromm just Research in Biology (3 credit hours) and the 2- requires a research component for all :,tudents and Blair for the 2001 :-.obel Peace Prize: that to et the wheels of death in motion. and a"oid SI I Senior Thesis course. Because the course stud) ing biolog), and the Uni\ersiry of San \\Ould be an exercise tn shameless stupidit). being linked to an economic recession'! Wars BL 491E-W \\ill satisf) an upper d1,ision Francisco offers a similar honor program for a Perhaps instead we should examine the ha,e his tori call~ boosted economies, just ask few aspiring biolog) students. nomination as a last resort of desperation to papa Bu h. On the same token. the Pakistani end the senseless conl1iet bcmecn the United I just wish the most State ·1England and the "'1iddlc East. Apparently the nomination will be serious)) powerful human in Jackson's Hole event lives on considered if Bush "a,.oids a war. [and] a,oids the loss of more innocent Ji, cs ... tt I just '"ish the world dido 't have the most po\,erful human in the world didn't by Cory Meiser must ha,e ridden the buses there. NO one \\ill be allowed on to the DANCE lloor unless have to be coerced into de\eloping morals. Each ) ear PAC hosb a dance club night to be coerced into there is adequate proof that the) rode the bus. In the past the Nobel Peace Prize ha\ fhursda) Thrills at Jackson's Hole. The ·The sponsors of the event and securit) awarded individuals \\ho have been traditionall) popular e\ent \\ill be run developing morals. resene the right to refuse bus senes to particular!) influential in the realm of non- different!) this semester due to problems with kidnappe~ and killer:, of the Wall Street anyone. \ iolence. conflict resolution and student drunkenness and misconduct in the Journalist ha,e only troubled the situation and ·NO one under 21 will be allo,,ed in the compassionate understanding. Neither Bush past. probabl) prolonged the incarceration of the bar area nor Blair has sho,\n the slightest inclination ·Jackson's Hole 1\ight will be on capti,es in Cuba. There is probabl) a reason ·NO alcohol will be allowed upstairs on toward creating a peaceful platform from WEDNESDAY. March 13. 2002 for this widespread sentiment of mistrust that the DA~CE floor. \\hich to discuss the problems bet,\een the ·The event will be co-sponsored by PAC. plagues our indh idual and social ·All residence halls will host an Palestinians and the Israelis, much less desired CHOICES. and REACH. It will focus on relationships. but there is also a rea~on to informati\e meeting about the e,ent. to create a peaceful climate on a global scale. DANCrJ\G and the alternatives to alcohol. But who cares about the dignity of the Nobel establish a foundation of trust. ·In order to get into Jackson's Hole )OU Prize? If Bush agrees to a,oid a war and lives Onl) a few weeks after \1artin Luther are saved. it's a prett) small price to pay until King Jr. Da). the messages of peace. City of Thornton Summer Job Fair the elections of 2004 \\hen the L S. may compassion and love seem like nahe Saturday, March 9 2002 Job Line: (303) 538-7555 become politicall) mature enough to elect a statements of simplicity, which is just what the Thornton Civic Center Phone: (303) 538-7245 rcprescntati,e who's not consumed with a ,,orld needs. It can be infinite!) complex and difficult to go about implementing the 9500 Civic Center Drive Fax: (303) 538-7686 militaristic and economic hubris. But this penasive cynicism or on the simpiest of notions, but to see ho\\ profoundly 10·00 a.m. - 3 00 p.m. www.cityofthornton.net other end. a blind acceptance of both domestic transforming these ideas can be is good • Email: [email protected] and foreign political policies in this count!), enough for me. has created a lot of mistrust on both ends. Peace. 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The Highlander wishes everyone a fonandsafe SPRING BREAK! HIGHLANDER + February 25, 2002
Mid-mountain Try cross country skiing or snowshoeing Bundle up a·nd enjoy the outdoors this winter snow depth on for a workout in the mountains by Kathleen Coyne Boulder Outdoor Center, or days or different areas. Reach them can be used in the summer also. BOC, has snO\~ trekking classes. at (719) 395-6727. Leadville Ski Che!T) Creek Reservoir, which is a Colorado slopes does not rent cross-country skis, but they do re After a few weeks of cold make sure that your skis fit properly and your The cost is $49, plus $10 if you do Country not only offers snowmobile few miles down 1-25, is currently by Christine Cole snowshoes for 10 dollars a day. REI, the Dem weather and a tiny bit of snow, Arapahoe Basin · 43 in. snowshoes are the right size. Snowshoes vary not have gear tours but also downhill and cross open to ice fishing. Bring )OUr and Lakewood locations, rents both items. RE students are Stressed? Need to get outside to play?? Well, depending on your height and size, where you plan (snowshoes, country skiing, with packages friends along and take turns fishing charges 18 dollars for the first day of snowsho wishing they a day of snowshoeing and cross country skiing is a to use them, and whether you prefer wooden or poles, and available for clients. Reach them at or snow shoeing! Aspen Highlands • 4 7 in. and 6 dollars everyday after, and 25 dollars for could pull out According to the great way to take your mind off of your studies, get lightweight aluminum shoes. If you choose to use gaiters), (719) 486-3836. some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. day and 9 dollars for any additional days for c1 their shorts them, poles are also helpful for these activities. and bikinis to groundhog, there which Take a drive through Boulder Aspen Mountain • 45 in. Many ski resorts, including Vail, Beaver Check all of your gear before you go and you will most likely end up at play in the includes Creek, and Keystone, offer snowshoeing and cross Rocky Mountain National Park. and pack enough food and water to keep sun. Wait! are only a few learning with country ski trails. For those of you who are not This park is the perfect setting to Beaver Creek • 44 in. yourself hydrated and your energy level up According to experienced interested in resorts or their ticket fees, Dillon (the during the day. Try to stay warm and dry guides and a see wildlife. There is a tiny the weeks of winter left. Williams Fork area), the Steamboat Springs area. admission. which is about $5 per by protecting your head, ankles, and wrists groundhog. day on the Breckenridge • 53 in. and South. Park are great places to venture off and car, but a price cannot be put on the from the cold and taking breaks to adjust there are only Make good use of it. snow. explore on your own. views. Winter storms force elk and your clothing. a fe\\ weeks Buttermilk - 39 in. If you have never done either of these deer to lower elevations so people Both of these activities are easier and of winter left. activities, here is some basic information. First, are basically next to these wild safer to do with a group. Those who like Make good use of it. Living in the Snowmobile tours are another Copper Mountain· 57 in. Check all of your gear to go ahead of the group pack the snow middle of mountains and national exciting way to enjoy the white animals. Ice fishing is another winter down and break the trail in for others. forests, Regis students are stuff. Cottonwood Country alternative. Although a license is before you go and pack However. it is a good idea to take turns so extremely luck). Yet. few students Enterprises, Inc. offers trips ranging Crested Butte • 39 in. required, it is relatively cheap and that no one tires out too quickly. You also use winter to their advantage. from half day. full day, multiple enough food and water need to be more cautious when it has been Durango Mountain • 37 in. snowing off and on and temperatures have to keep yourself been fluctuating. This weather causes uneven trails country skis. and avalanches are more likely to occur. However, So, if you haven't ever tried these two spc Poor college students have options for accommodations Eldora · 40 in. hydrated and your you neal to be aware of both, regardless of the have fun, and beware. because you will come weather. home sore. If you have, have fun and break th The prices range from less than $100 to $200 a Howelsen • 29 in. So, are you wondering where you cart rent trails in for those who haven't. Regardless, ere by Kathleen Coyne for this hostel ranges from $13-15. energy level up during night. This company even has 17 buildings in snowshoes or cross-country skis? If you go to a country skiing and snowshoeing are fun and One of the best sites to check is Many students would spend time in the Breckenridge, and if you are not satisfied with resort, they will have some available for you. or adventurous getaways for all. www.snow.com. Although this may be a bit Keystone· 35 in. the day. mountains for days if they knew the kind of that, they give you other companies' numbers in you can head on over to Gart Sports or REI. Garts' more expensive, it is one of the quickest and options there are for staying. Students end up easiest solutions to any mountain problems or the area. going up to the mountains a few times a year but Loveland • 48 in. questions. This site is operated by Vail Resorts, Don't want to drive to the mountains? end up traveling hours back to Denver with so information on Keystone, Breckenridge, weather conditions and traffic leaving the resorts. Beaver Creek. and Vail is reported. There is a Monarch • 50 in. Although there are many different condos and I Jio.11' for lodging deals, and when clicked. Ice skate right here in Denver hotels to stay at which could cost $100s of different deals and occupancies show up. dollars a night. there are cheaper alternatives. Powcterhorn • 40 In. winter activities like ice-skating and idea how to propel yourself in circles Fort)·five dollars will get you on by Jordan Jones There are many hostels that line the on a big slab of ice, the instructors at lesson a week for a month, and fc There are many hockey. The onl) problems I faced mountain range. Yes, hostels. They do sound Being from Las Vegas, I never were my lack of skates and knowing Foothills Arena can have you skating another $45 you can get yourself Ski Cooper • 41 in. unfriendly and scary to most people. The owners reall) got the chance to ice skate. where to go; and of course a few like a pro. well maybe not a pro, but drunk at your local bar to relieve hostels that line the and managers make sure that they are safe and The entire city had only one ice lessons would be nice. you'll save yourself some your aching tailbone. Or you col enjoyable to everyone who stays there though. Snowmass · 43 in. arena and I never found the time to As it turns out, there are several embarrassment by taking a one just skip the ice-skating and spen, mountain range. Yes, One hostel site is located in Breckenridge. It is check it out. Now that I live in the skating arena options that are not far month course in beginner skating. the entire $90 dollars at the bar ru located a few blocks from the slopes. but there Sol Vista • in. Rocky Mountains I have almost felt from Regis. I found that most of the when you finally wake up it will hostels. 28 are enough accommodations to make up for the obligated to gain some experience in arenas were fairly cheap and willing summer and you can pick up short hike. Hostelling International Fireside Inn to accommodate first time skaters. mountain biking instead. Currently, the site lists that there is up to 500/o off Steamboat · 56 in. in Breckenridge has a hot tub, color televisions, As it turns out, However, the cheapest arena that I If it's hockey that you're intc accommodations at these resorts. This site also ski storage, and on-site parking. Reservations could find was the Foothills Ice Foothills has drop-in hockey gam has links to buy tickets online and even rent are encouraged and the price ranges from $17- Sunlight • 40 in. there are several Arena, which is just over in of varying skill levels Tuesday equipment before you get to the slopes. 29, depending on the date. The phone number is Lakewood on Old Kipling Rd. through Friday for a $10 fee. So If you plan on taking a trip with that special (970) 453-6456 and e-mail address is skating arena Residents only have to pay a $3.50 you feel inclined to partake in a t someone, don't stay in a hostel. There are plenty Telluride • 47 in. [email protected]. admission fee, and non-residents of winter sporting, or if you're jw of bed and breakfasts to stay at after a hard day There is another hostel right outside of the options that are have to reach deep for an extra fifty waking up from your bout with on the mountains. This site http://www.colorado Purgatory Resort in Durango. This hostel is run Vail - 46 in. cents. And no matter where you're mountain biking and need some i bnb.com/ lists many places ranging from cozy by the same company and has all of the not far from from, you can rent a pair of skates for that headache, call the Foothil little rooms to extravagant full service rooms. accommodations except the hot tub. The price Winter Park · 59 in. for only two bucks. Ice Arena for details or questions Regis. If you're like me and have no (303) 986-4119.
Ryan Johnston enjoys skiing in Crested Brutte. Students take advantage ofa nice day in February and BBQ. Brian Snee- "En1oys snowboarding with X-treme Stevo Marks favorite thing to do in the w1n1er is go Mary, KC, and Jenna- Enjoy escaping to the Rockies "Well in Wasau we like to jump into the frozen Ann Tool Seth Mudd. Boo, anJ Me~anhe ' siding mt doing the one arm swing!" snowboarding in Vail. lakes in order to become members ofthe Polar Moran- Enjoy cross-country Club"- Heidi Kurtz quad! 8 + SPORTS HIGHLANDER + February 25, 2002 Media's Coverage of the Olympics: Shootout just days away International or American? by Molly Marrin have placed them~ehcs in a position to be by Hayley Bierkle lapei. With he Shootout just around the the first Regis \\Omen's team to make the 1'CAA Tourney if the) continue to \\ in. Inc Olympics ah\a)s create media frenZ) as Afkr the opening ceremony. \\hich \\as comer, both baskttball teams ha,e 1 he men ( 12-13 o,c,rall. 9-9 R\1AC) double the nmount of reporters than athletes tra, cl splatter painted \\ith stars and stripes. the clinched RMAC loumamcnt Berths this \\On their third straight as the~ defeated to CO\'er the games. This phenomenon is onl) coverage unfolded into reporting mostl) on Colorado Christian Unhersit) b} the score fueled \\hen scandals are revealed. a circumstance American athletes. highlighting their victories. of 78-65 on FebruaJ') 19. 2002. Fh e not strangt:r to pre\ ious 01) mpie; games. In these HO\\Cver. in an effort to promote patriarch). the With the Shootout pla)ers scored in double figures this game situations. the media are in luck .the) do not media b belittling the spirit of the 01) mpic as Randell Nelson led the Rangers with a ha, e to get together and brainstorm on how to games. Is it no longer a time for countries of just around the 19-poinL 15-rebound double-double. l make their coverage more entertaining to their ,arious cultures and beliefs to come together in Corey LcDulT also added 15 points in the conflict hungr) viewers. This )ear. NBC has the spirit of peace and unity? In a time \\hen \\e corner, both win. LeDulT led the Rangers against been handed a sil\er platter. upon \\hich are After the opening Chadron State College on FebruSr)' 16. stories about security. American patriarch). and basketball teams 2002 \\ ith 17 points (5-9 3 pt). Cortez the) e,en got a scandal. in the infamous sport of ceremony, which was have clinched RMAC Wa~hington and Michael Rhodes chipped figure skating. in with 15 and 10 as \\Cll. It is not surprising that when the results ,, ere splatter painted with Tournament Berths ... announced that the Russian pair had beat the Canadians the journalists began to drool at the stars and stripes, the thought of a fixed judging. However. it seems year with the women current!} ranked that the race to report a fixed vote first coverage unfolded into third and the men ~c\enth. fhe Ranger o,erJXl\\ered their self-control to wait and be sure teams are on a roll with recent \\ins to accumulate reliable sources for the reporting mostly on against the Colorado School of Mines, information. The reports were full of Chadron State College and Colorado speculations. until finall) the reliable truth was American athletes, Christian University. re,ealed. The Regis women are ranked fifth in Though somewhat unethical. this type of highlighting their the latest North Central Regional Poll with reporting can be expected in this contexL as a record of 19-6 overall. 13-5 RMAC. networks strive to get in on the most recent figure victories. Against Chadron State College. Regis had skating gossip. remembering fondly the juic) four players score in double figures. Julie reports on the Tan)a Harding scandal. But ,,hat are claiming that we arc fighung a war in the Jestus led the Rangers with a game-high ma) be upsetting is NBC's tendenc) to forget that name of libert) for the whole world, should we I 8 points, while Erica Schutte contributed the Olympics are an international evenL and not really be portraying the United States as so 17. Moll) Marrin completed the game necessaril) a time to cover stories ,,ith Amencan obviously self-absorbed and immersed in self with 11 points. eight rebounds, five assists patriarchal undertones. Though we are getting a pity? and five steals in the 76-44 win. Schutte nice variety of the different games. and some I am not necessaril) asking NBC to stop and Jestus also paced the Rangers in the waving ihe American t1ag. but how about waving great li,e coverage. it seems that if one were to Colorado Christian game \\ ith 17 and 11 personify the media. he would not be wearing an a few others too. in the true spirit of the points respecthely. The Ranger women Olympics? .------,Olympic hat. but an American nag pin on his HIGHLANDER
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And this she does. The friends with Mimi (Taryn Manning) multiple scenes of Britney in crop-tops and Kit (Zol: Saldana) but as the years and dancing around in her skivvies are went by, their conflicting personalities a brief parole from the lame acting and drove them apart. Then, after their plot. "I'm gonna buy the DVD just so high school graduati9n, the three girls I can rewind those scenes and watch (who grew to hate each other) jump them when I'm alone ... and there's no into a car with Ben (Anson Mount). a one else around," says senior Hunter rumored murderer, and leave small Chamness. town Georgia for California; sounds As the movie began to come to an reasonable. No"' the girls must end, the thought that I would soon be overcome their differences if they are emancipated began to overwhelm me. to make it out West where each has But I stuck it out so I could laugh their own dream to chase. through the climax. which dares to try It wasn't just the girl-power and be dramatic. There were a couple cliches that smothered halfof the of twists that I must say I did not see scenes in the movie, and it wasn't just coming, but they did little to rectify the atrocious acting, the whole movie the rest of the unrealistic and corny was so pathetic it was funny. Every chronicle. There is really no reason time Britney tries to act is good for a why anyone should ever subject -t.....i.... -.,, ...___ .... few laughs. I also got a kick out of the This week's featured beer is Old Scratch Amber at medium temperatures to develop some ale and lager themselves to such trash. Really, it's cheesy scenes between Spears and Ale, brewed by local brewery Flying Dog LLC in characteristics. With original artwork by Ralph not like it's hard to figure out that in Mount that ultimately lead to romance. downtown Denver. This pleasing beverage has a nut- Steadman gracing the labels of the flying dog "litter," the end the three old friends will Maybe I shouldn't have let that out of become close again and that Ben will brown honey taste, but is a little on the malty side and the bottles are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the the bag; it was so hard to predict. end up stealing Lucy's heart and thus does sit rather heavy when trying to down the palette. For more information, recipes, and The entire movie wastes ultimately her virginity ... oops, I did it entire 6-pack. Brewed in the "Steam-Style" tradition, merchandise, visit www.flyingdogales.com or call t- excruciating amounts of energy trying again. old scratch is a so-called hybrid beer that is fermented 800-9-doggie. puzz111 puzz110 UPcomina ~ven1s Bush February 28 FiUmore Auditorium Janeane Garofalo March 2 Boulder Theatre 311 March S Fillmore Auditorium 311 March6 Dobson Ice Arena (Vail) 311 March7 Moby Arena (CSU) Ani DiFranco March 11 ACROSS 54 Rest 22 Breakfast cereal Fillmore Auditorium 1 Alternate (abbr.) 56 Drag 25 Vietnamese offensive 4 Instance 58Two 27 Energy Wu-Tang Clan 8 Sleeveless garment of goat's hair 59Abase 29Goneby March 12 11 Home 62Tin 30 Staff Fillmore Auditorium 12 First man 64 Take action 32Metal 13 Recreational vehicle 65 Time period 34 mode Maceo Parker 14Atop 66 Not any 36 Mistake March 13, 14 15 Fish with snout 68 Chief Norse God 37Meadow Fox Theater 17 Alter 70 Pale 39 Craft 71 Jug 40Goal 19Tree Dark Star Orchestra 21 Also 72 Rodent 43 Oz character March IS 23 Pave 46Mowgrass 24Act; deed DOWN 48 No (Scot.) Fox Theater 26 Route 1Feel 50 Lead car 28 Absolute monarch 2 Coalition of nations (abbr.) 52 Scan Ben Folds 31 Earth (Gr. comb. form) 3Sack 53 Midday March IS 33 Beverage 4 Ricochet 55Window Gothic Theater 35 Self 5 Public notice 57 Southern state (abbr.) 36 Elevated railroad 6 Unhappy 59 Morning moisture Paula Poundstone 38Slomp 7 Give off 60Age March 16 41 Hypothetical force 8 Loath 61 At once Paramount Theater 42 Soak flax 9Ban 63 Neither 44 Before (poetic) 10 Small bug 67 Direction (abbr.) *NSYNC 45Emmet 11 Idle 69 Prosecuting lawyer (abbr.) March 2S 47 Shower 16 Near Pepsi Center 49 Knock 18Tub 51 College official 20 Crone " HIGHLANDER + February 25, 2002 ENTERTAINMENT+ 11 CD REVIEWS Meet ''The Calling'' .. BYJAYSTOOKSBERRY band apart from the plethora of formulaic emo Sub.bionic "you I lov///" rock bands that plague today's scene. T\vO Extasy Records International songs. "Phonophobic" and "Nuclear Bomb Parade." stand out with faster tempos and even It is becoming increasing!) difficult for more layers of sound. lending the bands more bands to completely break away from their rock credibility and sensibilitv. influences. For a band like sub.bionic (that's The lyrics of "you I lo,///" truly portra) how the\ spell it). comparisons to Radiohead the tortured sentiments of the band. Besides and Tra~is are apt characteri7.8tions of the the obvious comparisons that I ha\e alread, band's musical style The band's latest release establ_ished bet,\een sub.bionic and Radioh.ead. ')ou J lov///" (once again. their spelling. not ") ou I lov///" possesses elements of the Beatles mine) offers smooth harmonies and (post-"Revolver") and Pink Floyd. Even on melodramatic $Ong~. The band compensates the track "Rep!) (\Vithout Recourse)" it sounds for their lack of uniqueness \\ ith a ste!ld) and as if Bono is singing. Unlike these bands. colorful album. sub.bionic's popularil) will not be mainstream From beginning to end. "you I lov '" due to the decreasing attention spans oftodav's keeps a consistent pace of melancholy. Song's music consumers. (How long did it take for" such as "Last Song on Earth." "Quasi-dead." everybody to realize the genius of Velvet Underground?) For all of you elitist and "Hush" smack with Thom Yorkesque Aaron Kamm and Alex Band of "The Calling" in their tour bus Photo by. £/i.=abeth Rugile anguish. The eerie background underground music gurus. sub.bionic offers a instrumentation of"Sub.bionic Radio." "God colorful addition to growing art-rock scene. by Elizabeth Rugile take our time and make the next record equally In Neutral," (my personal favorite) 8lld "Reply and maintains the ethos of the genre: sorrow. On Feb. 16 the Bluebird Theater was as good, if not better." (Without Recouse)".separate the ethos of the eeriness. and kick ass artwork. flooded with hundreds of screaming girls In 2000 the band appeared in the movie \\earing too much make up and not enough Coyote Ugly. pla}ing their song "Wherever clothing. What \\ere they there for. )OU ask? you \\ill go." This was RCA reallv took notice To see the increasingly popular California of the song's popularil). When pu"ning together band. "The Calling." the record for RCA. they came up with all the Making their first appearance in Denver songs on Camino Palmero. According to Alex. on their headlining tour. the.band was greeted "those were all demos they heard and were like with great enthusiasm. Lead singer Alex Band 'eh."' The) have shown RCA. and all their fans and guitarist Aaron Kamin took ; few moments that the) can get a better reaction than "eh." to speak with me before Saturdav's sho\\. A Some of Aaron and Alex's favorite songs soft spoken pair. the two were v~ friend\) ~ i.1;,r.. l:"..r~r,;l. ;,~\·.Yk "~;,.ima\\7.-e." "C Request for Volunteers, Tutors, and Mentors Put your classified Calendar· The Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation, \\'hose mission is to ad here! encourage the 100% high school graduation of potentially at risk youth February 25 - March 15 throughout grades 4-12 in Denver Public Schools, is current seeking volunteer Call (303) 964-5391 Monday, February 25 · Busy Student retreat tutors and mentors. Contact Yvette · Amnesty International 3:30 Student Center 2nd floor Herrera for specific details on these opportunities at 303-861-5005 or Jog on Tuesday, February 26 · Busy Student Retreat to our website at ·www.cihadf.org. · Women's Basketball RMAC Mile High Shootout Quarterfinals (TBA) - Men's Basketball RMAC Mile High Shootout Ouarterfinals(TBA) Wednesday, February 27 · Busy Student Retreat Thursday, February 28 · Java Jam: IOpm Pub · Busy Student Retreat ends Friday, March 1 · Men's Basketball RMAC Mile High Shootout Finals CTBAJ · Women's Basketball RMAC Mile High Shootout Finals (TBA) · Women's Lacrosse vs. Colorado College 3pm Saturday, March 2 · London Trip Begins - Women's Basketball RMAC Mile High Shootout Finals (TBA) · Men's Basketball RMAC Mile High Shootout Finals (TBA) · Baseball vs. Mansfield University, Ft. Meyers, FL 6 pm ·Softball@ Mesa State 12 & 2 pm ------Sunday, March 3 · Baseball vs. Clarion University, Ft. 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