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Elizabeth Findell reported. Clawing and News Editor “I don’t think I have a sense of how prevalent they are,” she said. “What comes through my scratching: Tigers door is a sampling.” o longer may students and faculty mem- Discussion about whether CC should have look to stay alive Nbers engage in romantic relationships, ac- a policy governing faculty/student relation- cording to a new Consensual Relationship Policy ships has been underway for years. When legal in playoff race passed by the faculty at the end of last semester. counsel Chris Melcher came to the school in “Colorado College prohibits all sexual or 2006, the then-chair of CC’s Women’s Concerns Aaron Patterson amorous relationships between members of the Sports Editor Committee approached him to discuss the need faculty and students,” reads an October draft to create a consensual relationship policy. For of the policy. “Because of their inherent power fter being swept by the University of Min- the next several years, the committee worked to differential, such relationships are fraught with develop a draft form with Melcher’s legal guid- Anesota in a two-game series last weekend, possibilities for abuse.” the Colorado College Tigers return home this ance, looking to schools with existing policies The new rules state that faculty members who for guidance. weekend to the World Arena where they will violate the policy will face consequences “up face off against WCHA rival University of “It’s to protect the students, essentially, from to and including dismissal.” The policy also re- possible predatory practices by people who North Dakota Fighting Sioux in a critical two- quires that faculty members having relationships game series matchup. The two-game series has would be perceived to have authority,” said Terri huge implications for both teams in that the Akse, the Women’s Concerns Committee Staff Illustration: Erick Nelson winner could quite possibly clinch a home-ice Colorado College prohibits Co-Chair. playoff game for the WCHA portion of the all sexual or amorous Akse said that the school had faced several NCAA playoffs which start next month. lawsuits throughout the years regarding relation- “relationships between ships involving faculty, staff and students. is in the process of being fi nalized within the For the Tigers, a loss this weekend could very well eliminate them from playoff contention. In members of the faculty and David Weddle, Chair of the Governance Sub- President’s offi ce. recent rankings released by Pairwise, a computer- students. Because of their committee of the Faculty Executive Committee, Members of the Faculty Executive Commit- ized ranking system that simulates the selection said that an offi cial school line on relationships tee denied that the policy was a result of any process for the 16-team NCAA tournament, the inherent power differential, was one area in which CC was lacking. particular instance of misconduct. Tigers were ranked No. 17. The Tigers have also such relationships are fraught “All of our peer schools have some kind of “Every law has a history, but I don’t have any tumbled in the national rankings as USA Hockey statement regarding consensual relationships,” specifi c cases,” Weddle said. Magazine and CBS Sports ranked them as No. with possibilities for abuse. he said. “We felt it was long past due that we Melcher said the new policy is important to 12 and No. 13 respectively. Earlier in the season, had a policy governing faculty.” protect the school from possible legal problems. “From a legal perspective, it certainly helps to the Tigers were ranked as high as No.3. with other faculty under their authority report The Tigers and the Fighting Sioux are no All of our peer schools reduce the risk of misunderstandings, the risk of the relationship and remove their supervisory” interactions that one person doesn’t welcome,” strangers to each other and tonight’s series role. Prior to now, CC had no explicit policy have some kind of statement Melcher said. “It helps to maintain the integrity opener will be the 217th time the two have faced regarding consensual relationships. off against each other in a rivalry that began on “regarding consensual of the teaching relationship.” Heather Horton, CC Sexual Assault Response Currently the CC Faculty Handbook and the February 12, 1948. The Fighting Sioux have won Coordinator and Psychologist, believes that relationships. We felt it was 175 of those games while the Tigers have won Pathfi nder Student Handbook prohibit sexual the new policy is necessary for the campus to harassment by or against school employees just 75. The two teams have tied ten times in the keep relationships from beginning that have long past due that we had a 216-game span. The Tigers, however, are 10-6 and students. Neither bans or discourages any the potential to become problematic. She said policy governing faculty. consensual relationships, but cautions that such against the Fighting Sioux at the World Arena. she has had students come to talk to her about The Tigers have also won 9 of their last 12 relationships can become problematic. incidents with faculty, including relationships David Weddle “Although sexual harassment involves sexual games against the Fighting Sioux dating back to that began as consensual but later became trou- the 2001-2002 season. ” conduct that is unwelcome, employees [and bling and complicated. She also said she knows Having matching 11-10-3 records in confer- The Women’s Concerns Committee and students] should understand that even consen- of problems with faculty/student relationships Faculty Executive Committee decided on a draft sual sexual relations may lead to complaints that ence play, the Tigers and Sioux enter tonight’s both in which offi cial complaints have and have matchup well out of WCHA title-contention. policy last year. The policy came before the the policy has been violated where one party to not been fi led. faculty just before winter break last semester the relationship has power or authority over the However, a sweep by either the Tigers or the Horton said that it is diffi cult to understand Fighting Sioux, coupled with a loss by Minne- where, after a few changes were made, it was other, one party no longer wishes to continue the scope of scope of faculty/student relation- unanimously approved. The offi cial version the relationship, actual or potential abuse exists sota-Duluth, would guarantee that team of ships and related problems because they are little Continued on page 5 Continued on page 2 10 Scene February 26, 2010 Getting thrifty near campus Sammi LaBue going back, the trick is knowing where to Guest Writer look. In the mood to buy a gently used key-tar or browse a stocked aisle of hats? The best Walking into class fifteen minutes late becomes Colorado Springs ARC is on Austin Bluffs, not exponentially more embarrassing once you can on Uintah. While fifteen minutes in the car is admit to yourself that it takes all that time to a bigger commitment than a five minute trip pick out something to wear, only to end up in on your bike, this ARC is larger and better or- dirty sweatpants retrieved regrettably from your ganized. (Besides, is a new flannel really worth hamper. The piles of clothes thrown all over climbing that hill up to the King Soopers shop- your bedroom floor are proof that it’s not as if ping center anyway?) Aside, from its size, this you didn’t try. Your tardiness and unkemptness ARC’s crowning glory is it’s home department, are simply products of that age old ailment, full of random instruments, a variety of lug- commonly referred to as “nothing to wear.” gage pieces, and furniture. Sophmore Hannah Symptoms are often accompanied by a burning Varnell, a second-hand connoisseur of sorts, desire to shop and replenish the bleak looking prefers the Goodwill in Manitou Springs to closet that has seemed that way for far too long. the newer one on South Circle off of Nevada Being a college student in Colorado Springs (HWY 115). She complains that the newer one isn’t organized by size, but if you’re looking for a Goodwill to rummage through, this one is cleaner, bigger and serves coffee. I think we’re all fairly familiar with the Leechpit on Weber by the flyers around campus and its strange, mannequin lawn ornaments. If you’ve yet to venture in because of the rumored vagina shaped dressing room, I encourage you to muster some shopper’s courage and explore the quirky shop. While the dressing room rumor is actually true, what owner Adam Leech calls the “dressing womb,” it’s worth it to see what eclectic merchandise the Leechpit has to offer. If your regular stomping grounds include Salvation Army and garage sales you may experience some sticker shock, but the prices generally match the goods. Adam is a picky consignment store owner and only accepts unique and vintage items, resulting in an impressive collection including cardigans, sweaters, boots, leather jackets, t-shirts, pins, records and even old-school action hero sheets. There is something for every price range, from a bumper sticker for a dollar to a 30 dollar Roll- Funky glasses from the Leechpit. ing Stones t-shirt circa 1975 to a pair of 70 dollar combat boots. leaves us with neither the funds or the store About a mile from the Leechpit on Colorado options to squash the shopping bug. Blvd. is an impressive new thrift store, Lucy’s A lot of CC students’ answer to this problem Consignment Paradise. If it weren’t for the Found at Eve’s Revolution. Photos: Annie Hanson is the ARC on Uintah. While thrift shops are a almost-cool music playing through the store Coach, and Juicy Couture ranging from 25 to perfectly acceptable way to buy unique pieces I would have had a Wizard of Oz moment. 85 dollars were enough to impress me. While for cheap, my goal this week is to broaden the Walking in for the first time I was greeted by the men’s section has only a couple of racks, masses’ thrifty horizons. I know it may come as wood floors, cool industrial metal sculptures the store is still worth checking out, especially a surprise to those of you from larger, hipper and dressing rooms, and displays full of gently on Thursdays when the owners throw a “happy cities, but Colorado Springs actually does offer used name-brand clothes, some with the hour” and everything is 20 percent off while us some vintage and consignment options original tags still on. With the closest outlet you enjoy drinks and snacks. If I had any doubt worth knowing about. mall around 53 minutes away, Lucy’s is a nice that this wasn’t worth a spot in the article, the The old stand-bys (i.e. the ARC, Goodwill, one-stop shop alternative. A 25 dollar Banana owner assured me by offering five dollars off and Salvation Army) are historically “hit or Republic blazer, Lucky Brand jeans for 20, to any student who reads about it in the Cata- miss” but often times those “hits” are worth and designer purses like Dooney and Bourke, lyst. It doesn’t get much better than discounted discount clothes. In my opinion, a day of thrift shopping is not complete without a trip to Old Colorado City for consignment store Eve’s Revolution. While there are slight downfalls like occasional overpricing and no men’s section, Eve’s is a perfect place to rev up a lack luster female clos- et or buy a gift for a mother, sister, or girlfriend for the thoughtful (and frugal) men on campus. Amongst racks of fantastic feminine dresses and luscious sweaters are booths of accessories hand-made by local jewelers and craftsmen. This weekend, Eve is hosting her annual Spring Therapy event from 11 through 6. They will be providing food, drinks and new merchandise. If you happen to drop by, mention this article and take an extra 20 percent off any purchases. Downtown’s Lulu opened within the last year and offers beautiful clothes, but their quality matches the price tags (prices average around $150). If you’re willing to do some extra travel- ing and scavenging, look up Thrift House and Thrifty Ricky’s. But the best place to find a cos- tume or something on the outrageous side is Rummage and Treasures on Austin Blvd. Don’t let the mothball smell and frigid temperature alarm you, you’ll become accustomed to it at the sight of crazy fur coats and multicolored suspenders lurking in the piles. So, maybe Colorado Springs isn’t booming with young, trendy vintage stores, but I think we all knew it wasn’t exactly going to be like Los Angeles when choosing to go to CC. The closest American Apparel or Urban Outfitters is at least fifty miles away and likely to be sell- ing what all your classmates are already wearing. When our closets start to cry for something new it’s simply time to roll up the sleeves of our high school sweaters and go for a thrift store dig. Eve’s Revolution boasts a colorfu collection of scarves. A striking dress from Eve’s Revolution. February 26, 2010 Scene 11 Lucy’s Consignment Paradise has an exciting array of stilettos. The art of digging: a music scene unearthed Ben Cronin Downriver Revival.” The Numero team had Guest Writer taken a trip to Ecourse, a little town downriver from Detroit, Michigan to a recording studio Music these days is as transient as high school that was no longer functioning. The story of crushes, and it is strange, if not embarrassing, this recording studio and community of musi- to think that at our weddings, our first dance cians is remarkable in itself, but the process of could be to a Chris Brown song. Fidelity has aquiring the music is comparably fascinating. fallen to the wayside in the wake of digital Numero hauled hundreds of master-tapes music, and it is truly amazing that humans still (on tape reels) back to their grungy basement buy records when the Internet has become in Chicago and began the grueling process such a dominating presence over the business. of taking in all of the tapes, listening to them for winning tracks. Sometimes tapes would be missing the name of an artist or song title, or Fidelty has fallen to would cut out halfway through a promising track. This process took months, but once it the wayside in the wake was finished and the fussy process of ordering “of digital music, and tracks was complete, the recordings were sent it is truly amazing that of to Peerless Mastering Inc. in Boston to be restored to a quality that audiophiles could humans still buy records enjoy. After mastering, Peerless sent the record- when the Internet ings to be pressed on wax. Once the pressings returned, Ken and company sat down for a has become such a good listen, making sure that the audio quality dominating presence was up to snuff, the ordering was good and that every song fit on the record. over the business. While the technical side of production was Although there is a lot happening, an intensive comprehensive dig began elsewhere. The Numero Group believes of substantial music that from front to back, a record should be in- produced in the 21st formative and aesthetically pleasing. They take great pride in their liner notes, and in order to century, it doesn’t always produce such informative and often obscure feel like it. knowledge about the music they were produc- ing, they spent months playing phone tag with former artists, the original producers and other Although there is a lot of substantial music music buffs. This proved to be the most stir- being produced in the 21st century, it doesn’t” ring, but frustrating part of assembly as many always feel like it. Without the nod from overly of the people they worked with or needed exposed music nerds and audiophiles who information from were bat shit insane. formerly populated record stores, it is amazing After careful revisions and thousands of that people are exposed to good music at all. hours, Numero was ready to send their product The Internet is a truly comprehensive tool, but to the masses. Consider this to be an abridged there are certainly problems with the music version of the true music digging process, world at large. However, let us depart to a and understand that some of the records that world largely elusive and unknown for a mo- Numero Group release take years to assemble ment- the world of musical archaeology. completely. The work that this label does is Music archaeology is unknown to many; in admirable, and the length they go to ensure fact the very nomenclature is questionable. In that each record is perfect from front to back is my mind, the archaeology of music is the im- a favor to the world of audiophiles and music plementation and practice of ethnomusicology. nerds alike. This is one label in a sea of (not It is using the knowledge of a certain culture or so) many that aims to unearth “the dustiest music scene that was lost or forgotten in order gems begging to be released from their exile on to restore that music. It is a living world that geek-street (Ken Shipley, www.numerogroup. is vibrant and relatively undiscovered. Imagine com).” I certainly hope that I have unearthed the depth and variety of hundreds of thou- a world you may not have heard of, and if any sands of artists and songwriters that have been of this interests you, I urge you to buy their re- lost to time, and other catastrophes. Luckily cords (on vinyl if you are a real fan)! I normally there are music junkies and entrepreneurs who would promote the acquisition of music for engulf themselves in the restoration of these free on the Internet, but I firmly believe that recordings. what these guys do is so important that it is There are a spattering of record labels worth your money. around the world that are dedicated to this cause. The Numero Group is a small record label operated in Chicago, located in the small dank basement of founder Ken Shipley. For beginners to the Primarily focused on funk, soul and gospel, the Numero Group (boasting four full-time world of employees) aims to restore and distribute the obscure soul and funk, music of defunct record labels and recording studios across the world. With an impressive try forty-something albums under their belt, and many more in the works, Numero has done Numero’s work across the states and in places as far as Belize, the Bahamas and Dimona, Israel. I was given the opportunity to work along- 001 Eccentric Soul: side Ken and his fellow music buffs last fall for six months, and although I clearly have The Capsoul Label my biases, I am under the firm belief that the Numero Group does God’s work. In that small basement on the southwest side of the city, 010 Good God! reside some of the most powerful and knowl- edgeable minds in the music world. Working A Gospel Funk Hymnal alongside music collecting titans like Dante Carfagna (the foremost collector and scholar of soul music in the world), and Josh Davis 013 Eccentric Soul: (known to us as DJ Shadow), Ken and his col- leagues work hard to uncover music that they Twinight’s Lunar Rotation believe should be known to music appreciators, This Rolling Stones tee-shirt, one of the rarer finds at the Leechpit, hangs behind worldwide. the register and displays a whopping 125 dollar tag. When asked about the price, The process of uncovering forgotten music 026 Local Customs: owner Adam Leech explained that the shirt dates back to a 1981 Stones show in is much dustier than one would expect. While Boulder, CO. On the back, the time and date of the show are displayed along with I was working at Numero, I got to help and Downriver Revival the venue, CU’s infamous Farrand Field. Adam is confident that a collector or die- observe the assembly of their twenty-sixth re- hard Stones fan will one day be willing to pay the price for this unique item. lease of their main catalogue, “Local Customs: 12 Scene February 26, 2010 A penny pincher’s paradise just a block off campus Elena Ketelsen Coins tell the story of society and human Scene Editor interaction, they’re primary documents that go beyond economics”. What is that random building next to Packard? This museum serves to tell the story of the The one with big money signs you walk by United States past. In the main gallery one can every day, ignoring promises of a world of see a display on General Robert E. Lee, along treasures. This building represents one of with a case dedicated to the founder of Colo- the more interesting places within a block of rado Springs, William Jackson Palmer. Off the campus: the Money Museum. And not only main gallery is the late philanthropist, Harry is it a money museum, but it also contains the W. Bass’ collection, the most complete coin nation’s largest circulating numismatic (relating collection ever assembled, on loan from his to coins, paper currency, medallions) library. wife. In this area is one of the most impressive Truly, the Money Museum is a place worth cases on exhibit- different designs for $5.00 visiting at least once before you graduate from notes from the year 1897, many of which were Colorado College. never approved. In this case is perhaps the Upon entering the museum one can see into most beautiful piece of art as seen on a form the main gallery, where there are displays of of currency- a $5.00 note with Walter Shirlow’s coins, rifles and even Civil War uniforms. But painting “Electricity presenting light to the before you can enter into the gallery, you must world.” greet the friendly receptionist and provide a Also in the main gallery is an array of minimum donation of only $4.00 - quite a uniforms from both the Union and Confeder- bargain compared to most museums these days. ate forces of the Civil War, nicely Once paid and given a coin museum sticker to paired with an assortment wear, you can continue on to the rest of the of guns from the same museum, which is far more impres- era. The most impressive sive than you imagined from a piece in the main gallery, mere glance. however, is the first steam See, many people press used by the when thinking of a U.S mint, dating money museum don’t back to 1836. quite see the point; Going down- sure everyone Photo: Flickr user Photos8.com stairs one en- loves money, but counters an en- who really wants to tire new world look at old coins? Well of money- this maybe you aren’t thinking time not exclu- about it in the proper way; sive to the United the Money Museum isn’t just States. There is a collection full of dusty old coins and bills- of coins from the English civil war, includ- it’s full of history, and the story ing a bible and spectacles from England’s own of a nation’s existence. Often, people Oliver Cromwell. forget how “new” a nation The United Aside from the British money collection, States is, and how important the production there is a section dedicated to dictators from of money has been since the birth of it. The Franco to Hussein, including a copy of the United States is one of the few places in the now ironic Times’ Man of the Year featur- world where bills and coins have been intrinsic ing Ayatollah Khomeini. Downstairs there are to the development of a culture since it’s incep- also incredibly rare, antiquated coins, such as a tion; it’s one of the few countries where money Cleopatra coin dating back to 64 B.C. And of Photos: Annie Hanson existed before the country itself. course, no coin collection would be complete This library is a one-stop wonder for any coin out a book. Next time you’re bored and look- The Money Museum curator, Douglas without coins from the days of Jesus, and collector, but it also includes information on ing for a fun activity that is also intellectually Mudd, helped elucidate this idea of money American civil rights leader Susan B. Anthony. medals, medallions, and engravings from an- stimulating, stop by the Money Museum. You being more than a form of currency: “ The Yet, the coins featured in this article hardly cient epochs. The library is a great resource for may be surprised at the treasures you’ll find. reason I love coins is because of the stories account for 10% of the collection, and one any historical research paper, and if you have behind them. The designs aren’t just there; they cannot peruse the Money Museum without tak- a Pikes Peak library card you can enter for free, have meaning, and that’s what gets me excited. ing a look at the museum’s numismatic library. though you do have to pay in order to check

The Money Museum offers an educational, inexpensive and easily accessible sojourn into the past. 2 February 26, 2010 News Policy bans amorous relations between students and faculty continued from page 1 to draft a consensual relationships policy simi- student, even without a policy in place, though face possible repercussions for relationships lar to that of the faculty, but is exploring a tem- Melcher said he was unaware of such an inci- deemed inappropriate. pered version. Rather than expressly outlaw “It’s legally a little more difficult to draw a in the relationship, or where third parties not relationships, the council has been discussing clear line, but can staff be subject to conse- involved in the relationship believe it is affect- using wording of “strongly discourage.” Nobody is going to quences? Absolutely,” said Melcher. ing their own employment environment,” both Joseph Sharman, a Co-Chair of the Staff get on the paraprof for He said that instances in which a staff handbooks read. Council, said it is more complicated to evalu- “having a relationship relationship involved harassment, favoritism, The next version of the Faculty Handbook ate relationships between students and staff, treatment of other individuals differently or will be updated to include the new Consensual because staff includes employees such as with a student- unless, abuse of college resources certainly would be Relations policy. paraprofs, who are close in age to students. He of course, that paraprof punished. He also emphasized that the staff “Faculty” defines anyone who has a letter of emphasized, however, a concern for relation- policy has not been finalized or passed yet, and appointment to a department or program for ships in which one party holds power over the is grading a student’s could become more strict in its wording. the purpose of teaching classes and includes other. papers. Once the policy is completed the staff will both full-time and part-time employees. There “Nobody is going to get on the paraprof for vote on it, likely before the end of the semester. has been debate, however, as to how CC having a relationship with a student- unless, Joseph Sharman Horton said the new policies will help im- should handle relationships between students of course, that paraprof is grading a student’s prove the atmosphere of the school. and staff, which includes employees of varying papers,” said Sharman. ” “I’ve heard of relationships like this that are positions and ages. Sharman said that at least one staff member dent. Once the new policy is passed, despite very problematic,” she said. “It probably does The school Staff Council has been working had been fired over a relationship with a the lack of outright prohibition, staff will still have a significant impact.” CCSGA works to expand Gold Card further into Colorado Springs community Increasing number of local restaurants and businesses becoming Gold Card-friendly

Aly Wisler students’ opinions are, and then let the Gold store, like the Safeway on Wahsatch or the Card office know,” said sophomore Becca Guest Writer King Soopers.” Spiegel. “[That way] the people working on Such lofty plans, however, may be immature. The ubiquitous Gold Card that CC students are this project can do their best to take students There have been complaints this year that the required to have is no longer just to be used to wants and needs into account as they expand Gold Card has not worked to pay for laundry, enter buildings and buy food with an on-cam- the list of merchants that accept the Gold Card pus meal plan. Students can also choose to use for payment.” it as a debit card that works at a rising number Spiegel set up a Facebook page for Colorado It would offer more of off-campus restaurants including Hunan College students to discuss the possible expan- opportunities to students Springs, Poor Richard’s, Rasta Pasta, Jimmy sion of locations that take the card. She is also “ John’s, La’au’s and Wooglin’s Deli. a liaison with the Gold Card office, helping to and encourage them Increasing attempts are underway to try to bring a voice to the student body on possible to get off campus, expand the use of the Gold Card to include changes. other locations, and possibly other types of On the Facebook page, students are asked while promoting local businesses as well. The Colorado College to give their opinions on what stores should businesses in Colorado Student Government Association (CCSGA) be added and how the Gold Card should be has launched an effort in collaboration with the expanded off campus. Springs. Gold Card office to find more businesses that “I would love the 7-11 at Cache and Nevada want to cater to the card. to be on the Gold Card, if we could work “Mainly, CCSGA’s role is to find out what that,” said freshman Kate Vukovich. “Delivery ” would be nice too. And maybe a real grocery though it is advertised to do so. “A good plan would be to maybe make sure that it works on campus first. It hasn’t worked for laundry in Slocum all year,” said sopho- more Lincoln Peek. “Maybe fixing that stuff before we get ambitious would be a good idea.” Yet the idea of expanding the use of Gold Cards has an appeal to those who frequently visit local businesses off campus. It would of- fer more opportunities to students and encour- age them to get off campus, while promoting local businesses in Colorado Springs. “At this point, I cannot say which restaurants are likely to be added, or when,” said Spiegel. “It all depends how willing the restaurants are to Photo: Ben Mackall work with the Gold Card office.” All students can do is wait and add input More and more merchants in the city of on possible locations that might benefit the Colorado Springs are expanding their student body if they accept the Gold Card. methods of payment options to include CCSGA emphasizes that students must put Colorado College Gold Cards, making their opinions forth in order to allow the addi- themselves more accessible and appeal- tion of more businesses. ing to the CC student body.

Photo: Ben Mackell Students can now use their Gold Cards at certain establishments within the Colo- rado Springs community, such as Rasta Pasta, pictured above. February 26, 2010 News 3 Agriculture series ends with a nod to small farms

Phoebe Parker-Shames Guest Writer

Thomas Jefferson ended the Food and Agri- culture in the Rockies lecture series on Monday, February 22 with Bonnie Lynn-Sherow’s talk entitled “The Mythological Power of the Fam- ily Farm.” A talk by Zoë Wick, one of the student State of the Rockies researchers from last summer, preceded the talk. Each summer, the State of the Rockies Project hires six student researches This new interest in farming may be a “return “of a small but beautiful movement.” ” for ten weeks. The students’ findings are published in the Annual Report Card every April. The lecture series is part of their mission to engage the community in important issues affecting the Rockies region. Wick briefly presented some of her research on family farms conducted last summer. She said there has been a decrease in farm employ- ment over a long period of time, even though there has been a small upswing since the 1970’s. The age of farmers is increasing, as are the number of female and minority farm operators. Photo: Emil Dimatchev This new interest in farming may be a Javernick Family Farms, above, is one of the farms associated with the State of the Rockies lecture series. “return of the small but beautiful movement” inspired by our third president, Thomas Jeffer- son, according to speaker Bonnie Lynn-Sherow. and not a lot of people,” she said. of humans to harm the environment soon Lynn-Sherow said that although Jeffersonian According to Lynn-Sherow, a Kansas State As Americans grew richer, however, and people showed itself as “an erroneous belief.” ideals have had some problematic consequenc- University professor, President Jefferson’s Jefferson’s vision has yielded mixed results, es, some positive aspects of the movement vision for the family farm as part of an ideal Organic farming Lynn-Sherow said. She said farmers have are returning. People are looking for a “usable republic has inspired both farms’ strong image grown too dependent on government subsidies pathway to our food,” or multiple places we in the American psyche and, ironically, their didn’t exist in Jefferson’s and large corporations like Monsato. She also can go to get our food, including local farms declining existence. “day because synthetic believes that Jeffersonian thought contributed and other more natural sources. Jefferson pictured farmers that were edu- to settlers inheriting “a sense of entitlement “Organic farming didn’t exist in Jefferson’s cated, white, morally superior, landowning men agriculture didn’t exist in to the land” that led Native Americans to be day because synthetic agriculture didn’t exist in running diversified farms independent of the Jefferson’s day.” pushed off of it. Jefferson’s day,” she said. government, Lynn-Sherow explained. These Lynn-Sherow described Jefferson’s beliefs Lynn-Sherow expressed some hope for the ideals formed the basis of “Agrarian Funda- Bonnie Lynn-Sherow about using public education and science to new farm bill that will be created this year, mentalism.” improve farming techniques, but also the which she hopes will contain incentives for To this founding father, Lynn-Sherow said, ” independence of farmers. This tied together small farms. land was what made America great. spread very quickly into those lands, Jefferson’s two very different functions- the public and Interested students can visit www.colora- “We had a lot of land, not a lot of money, notion of inexhaustible lands and the inability the individual- which heightened the issue of docollege.edu/stateoftherockies for more whether land should be public or private. information on the State of the Rockies Proj- “This linking led to farmers working them- ect. The State of the Rockies Project is now selves out of a job and right out of mainstream accepting applications for its 2010 summer politics,” she said. researchers.

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A crowd packs the Gates common room in Palmer Hall in September for one of the many talks given in the State of the Rockies lecture series, which began immedi- THIS PAPER! ately after summer and ran through February. 4 February 26, 2010 Sports Big moves kickoff NFL off-season

Gregory Siegel Chargers after 9 seasons. In their prime, these less, Tomlinson is still a Hall of Famer, and will going 14-2, before losing in their first playoff Staff Writer two were among the best backs in the league. be remembered as one of the NFL’s all-time game. Despite having one of the most talented Two years ago, no one is San Diego would best. He ranks 8th on the list for most rushing teams in the league year after year during LT’s In two days, two of the last decade’s top run- have believed you if you told them Tomlinson yards in history, and 2nd in career rushing TDs. time with the franchise, they never managed to ning backs were cut loose from their respective would not be a Charger in 2010. But after he In 2006, he had one of the best seasons ever, make a Super Bowl appearance. These past five teams. Brian Westbrook was released from the rapidly declined the previous two seasons, it compiling 2,323 yards from scrimmage along seasons the Chargers went 3-5 in the playoffs Philadelphia Eagles after 8 years, and LaDai- was not surprising to many when the team fi- with an NFL record 31 TDs. The Chargers while going 67-29 in the regular season. nian Thomlinson was cut from San Diego nally decided to go its separate ways. Neverthe- were the best team in the league that season In his final game as a Charger, he touched the ball 15 times for 24 yards in another playoff loss. Despite the Chargers having won eleven straight coming into the game, the Jets managed to pull out the victory. To add to the hurt for the Chargers, quarterbacks that they drafted have won two out of the last three Su- per Bowls (Drew Brees and Eli Manning). San Diego never gave LaDainian the championship that he worked hard for, so will pursue finding a place that will. He says he plans on playing three or four more seasons before retiring. It is clear that Tomlinson is no longer able to be the featured back he once was. After years of dominance, he now looks slow and unintimi- dating. The only part of his game which he has still been effective is short-yardage situations. He can also throw the ball every once in a while. In his NFL career, LT has thrown seven TDs on 12 pass attempts. This offseason, the Chargers will look to pursue a RB to compli- ment 5’ 6’’ Darren Sproles. For the second straight year, Brian West- brook was hindered by injuries all season. During his last healthy year in 2007, Westbrook went All-Pro and topped the league with 2,104 yards from scrimmage, leading his team in both rushing and receiving yards. This year, two concussions ended his season. However, after a career he looks to play for a team in 2010. Many teams have already expressed interest in the Eagles all-time leader in yards from scrim- mage. The release of Brian Westbrook will clear up $7.5 million of salary cap space for the Eagles. They simply didn’t feel it was worth it to pay Brian that large sum of money when he is so injury-prone. LeSean McCoy will be the No. 1 back for the Eagles starting next season, al- though they may pursue additional backs. The most intriguing part of the Eagles offseason will be their quarterback situation. Some think that QB Donovan McNabb is over the hill, and should be let go. Backup QB Kevin Kolb has filled in very well when given the opportunity. Also, the Eagles’ situation with QB Michael Vick could play out in a number of ways. In his first season back from serving time in prison, Vick only impacted a few games. His most memorable moments came in his return to Atlanta when he scored 2 TDs, and his 76-yard playoff TD pass. The Eagles may keep his as a utility player, cut him, or trade him away to teams looking for a quarterback. It may be tough for Thomlinson and West- brook to continue to be effective backs this season, as they are both 30 years old, a signal that a RBs career is near over. Neither player has won a championship, although both have lots of playoff experience. It seems that West- LaDainian Tomlinson won’t be playing for the Chargers next year, one of the several early changes Photo: Flickr user SD Kirk brook has more quality games left in the tank in the NFL off-season. as long as he can stay healthy. Top clubs face champions league elimination David Mauro ternational stars such as Didier Drogba, Frank stage of the tournament would make Chelsea’s with two goals from Wayne Rooney to win 3-2. Sports Editor Lampard, Nikolas Anelka and Michael Ballack, season an overall disappointment. The result will put considerable pressure on AC clearly had an edge in talent and speed, they Barcelona fared better than Chelsea, manag- Milan to produce a victory when they travel to The UEFA Champions League knockout stage were unable to produce much offensively at ing a 1-1 draw at Stuttgart. The lackluster per- Old Trafford next month. continued this week, with Inter Milan facing the San Siro. An early strike from Diego Milito formance from Barcelona does raise questions The most expensive soccer team in the world off against Chelsea and VfB Stuttgart hosting gave Inter the lead after only three minutes about whether the defending champions are also finds itself in danger of failing to advance. FC Barcelona. Chelsea and Barcelona came of play. While Chelsea would find an equal- capable of winning the title again. Barcelona Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to the French club Lyon into the first game of these two-legged match izer from Kalou shortly after halftime, Inter will return to the Camp Nou in decent position will force them to be on the offensive when ups as the clear favorites. Each club leads its answered just four minutes later to take a 2-1 given their away goal, but will still have to deal Lyon visits the Santiago Bernabeu next month. respective nation’s domestic league and each lead that became the final. with an aggressive Stuttgart team that created Lyon will be able to play conservatively due to has had a recent history of Champions League Chelsea’s Champions Leagues hopes still live, many opportunities against a surprisingly weak its one goal advantage. Madrid will count on success. but after this loss they are in far more danger Barcelona defense. Ronaldo and Kaka, last summer’s two biggest The stakes for Inter Milan were espe- than most would have expected. If Inter is able Manchester United, the club that lost two of transfer signings to power their offense. After cially high going into this week’s game. Inter’s to score in their second leg at Chelsea it will its biggest stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos some injury problems, both returned to form manager, Jose Mourinho, who led Chelsea to put substantial pressure on Chelsea to score Tevez, in the off season, is in better position to lead Madrid to a 6-2 win over Villarreal last an English Premier League title in 2004, was three goals to avoid extra time and a penalty to advance than any other team. Despite falling weekend. determined to have his squad prepared for the shoot out. Even with their first place standing down 1-0 to AC Milan after an early goal from match. Although Chelsea, with the likes of in- in the Premier League, a loss to Inter at this Ronaldinho, Manchester United battled back February 26, 2010 Sports 5 Losses to Minnesota set up must-win game for Tigers continued from page 1 fnishing no lower than fifth and would thus earn them a home-ice playoff game. If the Tigers get swept this weekend by the Fighting Sioux they would have to sweep first-place University of Denver when they face them next weekend in a two-game series to make the playoffs. The Tigers skate into tonight’s matchup with a second-ranked scoring offense that has netted 107 goals this season. The Tigers need another strong effort when they face the top-ranked defense of the Fighting Sioux. The Sioux defense obtained a conference-low 70 goals in 32 games with opponents averag- ing little over two goals per game. The Tigers will turn to star senior left-winger Bill Sweatt, senior right-winger Mike Testwuide, and fresh- man forward Rylan Schwartz. The trio has combined for a total 28 goals and 44 assists on the season and will look to wreak havoc on the Sioux defense. Sioux goaltender, sophomore Brad Eidsness, is 15-8-4 as a starter and is averaging 2.22 goals-against-average as well as a 90% save-percentage. Although the offense of the Fighting Sioux ranks only No. 6th in the WCHA confer- ence, they will no doubt cause problems for the Tiger defense. The Sioux boast a roster with a total of 16 NHL Draft picks which includes offensive threats in senior forward Chris VandeVelde, sophomore forward Jason Gregoire, and freshman forward Danny Kristo. All three are NHL draft picks and together they have combined for a total of 37 goals and 45 assists. The fi fth-ranked Tiger defense will turn to sophomore defensemen Mike Guentzel Photo: Sam Landsman and senior defensemen Kris Fredheim to slow Minnesota last weekend, will also need to be in the Tigers will be part of the NCAA playoffs. need a tie or a win to stay alive. down the Sioux. Freshman goalie Joe Howe, top form. After last year’s early exit in the conference Faceoff is at 7:37 PM MST and 7:07 PM who recorded 67 saves in a losing effort against This weekend’s will decide whether or not portion of the NCAA tournament, the Tigers MST on Saturday. 6 February 26, 2010 Comment & Debate The consequences of incendiary rhetoric

Ben Quam held, Stack subscribed to the belief that the The Republican Party has not been immune which hosted a Tea Party rally in D.C. last year. Catalyst Columnist current government is a totalitarian state bent to courting this type sentiment. That’s why Re- Now, I’m not saying Glenn Beck told this on instilling “draconian regulations” and steal- publican Congressman Steve King of Iowa said guy to kill people; in fact, Beck spent a large th On Thursday, February 18 , Joseph Stack, a ing from citizens through taxes. after the attack, “It’s sad the incident in Texas portion of his show after the attack denounc- software engineer, flew his plane into the fed- The notion that our government is head- happened, but by the same token, it’s an agency ing the act explicitly and calling on people to be eral Internal Revenue Service building in Austin ing toward tyranny has been at the forefront that is unnecessary and when the day comes non-violent (though he also spent lots of time Texas, leaving behind an angry anti-govern- of political debate during this past year and when that is over and we abolish the IRS, it’s obfuscating Stacks views). Media talking heads ment rant on his personal website. Miraculously has manifested itself most prominently in the going to be a happy day for America.” He con- must realize however that they are playing with the attack had only one fatality (other than Tea Party protests and organizations. Robert tinued, “I can tell you I’ve been audited by the fire. The constant outpouring of incendiary Stack), but that is one too many. The victim Wright, writing in the New York Times, says, IRS and I’ve had the sense of, ‘Why is the IRS rhetoric that defines today’s cable news and killed in the incident was Vernon Hunter, an “In the end, the core unifying theme of the Tea in my kitchen? Why do they have their thumb talk radio is driving people to believe they must army veteran who served two tours in Vietnam. Partiers is populist rage, and this is the core in the middle of my back?” So according to an take more and more drastic action. Remember, Many others were injured and substantial dam- theme in Stack’s ramblings, whether the rage is elected Republican official it’s sad, but totally Mrs. Stout said that she would willingly “give age was done to the building. The image of directed at corporate titans (“plunderers”), the understandable that someone would fly a plane up my life for my country.” It wouldn’t be the smoke pouring from the side of the structure government (“totalitarian”) or individual politi- into a building to kill innocent people, as long first time Beck has been linked an act of right immediately conjured images of the September cians (“liars”).” Obviously the distinction here as those people worked for a bureaucratic wing violence. According to MNDaily, “Glenn th 11 attacks. is between Stacks ideology and his desire to fly government program. It’s this sort of mentality Beck may have influenced the man responsible Within hours of the attack, the battle over planes into buildings, but as Wright says, “You that makes it perfectly clear which side of the for shooting three police officers in Pittsburg Stack’s intentions and motivations was on. could, on the one hand, follow this logic to the political spectrum Stack is connecting with. last April. The gunman regularly watched Beck Bloggers on the left asked why those on the conclusion that Joseph Stack was the first Tea The scariest part in all of this, for me, is and posted clips from the show to a white right weren’t calling him a “terrorist,” while Party terrorist.” the way in which Stack parrots right wing supremacist Web site.” Speech has conse- bloggers on the right insisted that he wasn’t on Some may see this comparison as going too rhetoric emanating from talk radio, television quences, and pretending it doesn’t invites more either side of the political spectrum, but was far but it’s important to remember that Stack’s and other media. He mentions “Big-Brother” and more of this brand of right wing extremist just a lunatic. Stack’s suicide note has elements beliefs, and even his embrace of violence, are twice, and as was previously mentioned, firmly violence. of both left wing and right wing radicalism, he present at the fringes of the Tea Party. The believes that government is “totalitarian” and Incendiary and violent speech of the left or rails against the health insurance industry as New York Times did a revealing exposé in “fascist,” robbing him of his life’s work. This the right should, of course, be criticized, but well as corporate elites, but most of his ire is which it profiled a Tea Party chapter in the immediately invokes the high priest of hysteria as of late it’s been a very one sided affair. The directed at the government and the IRS. He eastern region of Washington State. The leader himself, Glenn Beck. Beck has, on more than paranoid rhetoric of the right has created an describes the government as “totalitarian.” He of the chapter Pam Stout “said she has begun one occasion said we are being watched by atmosphere where normal people involved retells a long story about his tax troubles and to contemplate the possibility of ‘another “Big-Brother” and said, “like it or not, fascism is with the Tea Party movement are convinced he concludes his writing with, “Well Mr. Big- civil war.’ It is her deepest fear, she said. Yet on the rise.” He contends that the government they must be ready to sacrifice themselves and Brother IRS man, lets try something different; she believes the stakes are that high. Basic will “take away our guns, they’ll take away our Republican politicians sympathize with a man take my pound of flesh and sleep well.” freedoms are threatened, she said. Economic sovereignty, they’ll take away our currency, our who kills innocents, because those innocents The debate about whether Stack had a par- collapse, food shortages and civil unrest all money.” Comparing the Obama White House worked at the IRS. The decision by Joseph ticular political agenda seems disingenuous to seem imminent. ‘I don’t see us being the ones to vampires, Beck said, “There’s only two ways Stack to engage in violence directed against me. It’s unfair to say he was explicitly liberal or to start it, but I would give up my life for my for this movie to end: either the economy innocent people working for the government is conservative, but those on the right who argue country,’ Mrs. Stout said. ‘Peaceful means,’ she becomes like the walking dead, or you drive tragic, but to write him off as just another cra- that he had no specific ideological underpin- continued, ‘are the best way of going about a stake through the heart of the bloodsuck- zy is to ignore the ways in which mainstream ning are ignoring the single greatest fact about it. But sometimes you are not given a choice.’” ers.” Beck has been one of the primary mover paranoid rhetoric is creating an environment the case: he flew his plane into a government And that’s from the president of an official Tea and shakers behind the Tea Party movement, where this action is possible. building. Whatever other beliefs he may have Party group. himself being the founder of the 9/12 project The unsung joys of living with Walmart

Kieffer Katz opinions more safely expressed than distaste Given the prevailing view, I’m aware that a day in a freezing warehouse sorting breads Guest Writer for Walmart. my opinion isn’t likely to be well received, but from cakes, canned goods from glass jars, and You’ve heard all the arguments before, hell as far as I am concerned Walmart is fucking other similarly monotonous tasks. As I sorted Colorado College has a reputation as a you’ve probably spouted them yourself, but for awesome. For a long time I was in the same however, I began to notice that significantly lonely outpost of liberal thought, constantly the sake of clarity, indulge me briefly. Walmart mode of thinking as the school’s majority. My more food was coming in from, of all places, embattled by the conservatism embodied treats their workers poorly. Walmart drives first visit to a Walmart when I was fourteen left Walmart than anywhere else. And not just day in Colorado Springs. Every time a pro-lifer smaller, independent stores out of buisiness. me remarking to my family about how I felt old breads, either; crates of steak, chicken pickets campus, every time a student engages in Walmart’s products, imported from so many physically sick while in the store. My opinion and sausages, pallets stacked high with fresh a debate with the lonely anti-gay rights activists different places, are detrimental to the environ- started to change a couple months ago, when produce, doughnuts and cakes, all in a far who occasionally loiter around Worner, the stu- ment. Walmart, in the hearts and minds of our I found myself volunteering at the Care and higher volume than, for example, King Soopers. dent body as a whole can pat itself on the back people, is simply evil. And, you know, if you Share food bank off Powers Blvd. Care and Obviously impressive, but lets be honest, it once more; secure in the knowledge that their look at only those aspects, it’s true. Walmart Share provides food for the hungry, which I probably would have been thrown out if they progressive views have been upheld. These seems like to purest representation of the Evil am fairly confident we can all view as a noble hadn’t donated it. liberal ideas, regardless of how “edgy” they Empire that every good liberal/radical is honor goal, and as a nonprofit they get all their food What really shocked me, however, was may seem to our city, or at least the city we live bound to tear down. from donations. For me, this meant two hours in, are safe on our campus; and there are few Continued on page 7

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run high when everyone is squeezed into the uncertainty. He has asserted that California is $1.4 billion a year in sales tax. This initiative is Gordon Matthewson state capitol building in Sacramento. One can not asking for a bailout, “just federal fairness.” really of little importance to Arnold; how- Guest Writer imagine the scene: the speaker of the assembly His defense of this request is a bit ominous: ever; there is no way in hell that he would ever Californian politics are far too complex and politely asks Beverly Hills and West Hollywood “When President Clinton was in office, Califor- choose to endorse an initiative legalizing buds. chaotic for any rational human to fully compre- to remove their sunglasses, which they reluc- nia got back 94 cents on the dollar from the With or without his support, the legalization hend; to even begin to understand its idiosyn- tantly do while making quips about his suit. Federal Government. Today, we only get 78 movement in California now has much of the crasies would be a life’s work. A starting point The Bay Area representatives are nowhere to cents back. But in the meantime, Texas gets 94 motivation it needs: money. Already it can be in understanding the polemics of this political be found – Santa Barbara saw them go on a cents, Pennsylvania gets $1.07,” he said. “And broken up into two separate movements, the system, the metaphorical tip of the iceberg if quick blunt ride while role call was being taken, guess what New Mexico gets? $2.03.” “slow-moving” group, that feels that more kinks you will, lies in the political composition of someone says. San Diego will be late, says What? Is New Mexico is stealing from the need to be worked out before any legalization California congressional districts. These dis- Pasadena, its birthday was last night and they government? When you refer to dollars given takes place. This position, which is fronted tricts are gerrymandered, which causes extrem- got caught in traffic driving back from Tijuana. and received from the Federal Government, by NORML and various other organizations, ism and makes many issues nearly impossible Monterey and Santa Cruz will also be missing; what dollars are you talking about, Arnold? supports a push toward complete legalization for the state congress to come to an agreement the Red Hot Chili Peppers are using their pads This seems like a bit of a cop out; account- for the 2012 ballot. Easy does it, man. The upon. When there is no competition between to film a video for a few days. The assembly ing errors in federal transactions can hardly second group, primarily fronted by Richard Lee, liberal and conservative policies, potential murmurs and heads are nodded in a mood of amount to 6.9 billion dollars, he is basically just the leader of the 2010 legalization initiative and representatives are forced to pander to the ex- general approval. asking for more money, because: “cam ahn, we founder of Oaksterdam University, thinks that tremes of bipartisanship, which usually results It might not have been such a festive event ah broke.” now is the time. in less moderate representatives. last June, when the federal deadline for a state However arrogant this may seem, it would The legality of marijuana is among one of For example, Democratic congressmen budget was looming and the budget needed be disastrous for the government to completely California’s more confusing contemporary running for election in an established liberal to be balanced. For a budget to be passed or ignore the request. California’s economy is the issues, and with the amount of lobbying that district such as Berkeley have a tendency to pull for any new taxes to be imposed in Califor- largest in the country, accounting for about might be in opposition to its legalization (i.e. their platforms towards the extreme ends of nia, a two-thirds majority is needed. You can 13% of the United States’ GDP, and among the powerful religious lobby responsible for the liberalism. Conversely, the same phenomenon imagine how hard it is to try to get two-thirds the largest in the world, falling in somewhere destruction of Proposition 8), it seems dubious happens in the overwhelmingly conservative of California to actually agree on something, between 7th and 10th largest. It is truly unfortu- whether or not the Californians’ hard-earned voting bloc of Orange County; when Republi- but to ask them to agree on how their state should nate that politics in California have set up such weed money will get put into California’s can candidates run unopposed by Democrats, spend its money is not a request to be taken lightly. a roadblock for a sustainable economy. pockets in 2010. Legalization of marijuana will they have to duke it out within their own party Additionally, voting on expenditures and taxes Even with federal money, California would in no way guarantee California’s fiscal future, if and the election becomes a battle between who is done separately, as opposed to being two still have a heavy deficit. What could possibly it even emerges as a possibility. Yet, California is the most conservative. parts of one bill. This proves to be quite un- make California’s economy solvent? Where is has been and always will be a wild and crazy Add this to another difficulty that California sustainable: everyone wants better services, yet the money going to come from? Perhaps the state. You cannot be too quick to predict its must face: its sheer size and diversity. It would nobody wants to pay more taxes. governor will call for an end to sickness and future, or too keen on becoming personal with be silly to think that all sixteen representa- All of this might help to explain the $20 disease; it would surely cut down on prison its mood at any given moment, for fear that it tives from the greater Los Angeles area, each billion deficit that California is currently facing, medical expenses. Maybe he will choose to will change its mind. representing their own district, would all vote as well as the face Arnold Schwarzenegger excessively tax tires, as it has been shown that I am no economist myself; I cannot even at- in unison. Humboldt County and Orange must rehearse in the mirror and use when cars cannot run without them. He could also tempt to accurately predict what will happen to County obviously have their differences, as do revealing his plans to fight this deficit to his point his middle fingers east towards the rest California’s economy. However, judging from the collective areas of Northern and Southern state’s populous. His plan, which has not of the country, pull a Hugo Chavez, and seize its political past, the survival plan eventually California. East and West California have yet been passed, includes pay cuts for state the entire budding marijuana industry in the chosen by California’s legislature will no doubt never really fully agreed with each other either workers, expanded offshore drilling, and the name of the Californian Government. $14 bil- be heavily bloodstained with blood and scarred. on politics; people living on their 5th generation elimination and revamping of various social lion a year? Hell yeah! The path chosen will be a result of vicious de- family farm near the border of Arizona have services, which includes welfare programs and This might actually not be a bad idea; there bate, despair, and most likely will not represent little in common with surfers from Malibu or Medicaid. Another tier of his plan is to ask the is an initiative that will most likely be on the the opinions of Californian citizens. techies from Silicon Valley. Federal Government for an additional 6.9 bil- 2010 ballot to legalize and tax marijuana, which So, it is easy to believe that tensions can lion dollars, which has been greeted with some has been projected to pull in an additional In defense of Walmart: how to make a case for the corporate behemoth

Continued from page 6 not surprising that so many students are willing incredibly hip, well-paid workforce, they have store. Nor am I criticizing Target, or REI, or to put aside their moral compunctions and gone around the country buying up or forcing King Soopers. They serve a purpose, and they the packaging. I was unloading hundreds of stock up there before block breaks. out a multitude of local natural foods chains. save me money, so I’d much rather shop there cardboard boxes full of food a day, most of Of course the counter argument to this is My heart goes out specifically to Wild Oats, than spend the gas to go to four different which we broke down and recycled. Walmart, fairly obvious. The only reason Walmart can the Colorado based grocer that Whole Foods stores for everything I need. I’d rather have the however, was sending their food in cartons offer these prices is because they treat their absorbed in 2007 which, while still a massive 100% guarantee on my crash pad from REI, clearly marked with “do not throw away, return employees like shit. And honestly, I can’t speak grocery store, at least offered a change of pace so I can return it every time it gets too beat up, to the nearest store for reuse.” Even Sunflower to that. I haven’t done the research to support from Whole Foods dominance. But Whole even though Mountain Chalet is an awesome Markets, the “local”(they have locations in six or deny that claim. I can say that they’ve won Foods is great, right? Why would we shop at little local business. I go to Sunflower instead states) natural grocery store, wasn’t doing this. awards from the National Association of Fe- Mountain Mama’s when Whole Foods has a of Mountain Mama’s because I can get Cage The annoyance of stripping packing tape off male Executives, Latin Business Magazine, and much bigger selection, and better prices, and… Free eggs for a buck fifty a carton. And I go to of so many Walmart boxes aside, I was floored. Black MBA Magazine for being among the best Oh. Wait a second. Walmart for everything else. This was Walmart, the villain, the monster of companies to work for. More importantly, I can Now, I’m not criticizing Whole Foods as a capitalism gone mad, making a very concen- say that they employ people. Again, they could trated effort to go green. Sure they save money be employing people under better conditions, reusing the same boxes, but it’s not like the cost at least according to some sociology majors of cardboard cartons is going to put Walmart I know, but lets be honest: This is capitalism. out of buisiness. Intrigued, I dug deeper, and The worker is going to be dehumanized and discovered that Walmart has been the recipient exploited regardless of their profession. The of numerous awards in sustainability over the important point is that in a country with 9.7% last decade, honoring everything from their unemployment, they give people jobs. They commitment to energy efficiency to their sale pay people. A terrible job is substantially better of more sustainable seafood. From personal than no job. Unless, of course, your family experience then, Walmart is doing more to help keeps a roof over your head, pays your utilities, the needy in Colorado Springs, and in a more and buys your food. sustainable way, than any other coporation. The only claim left then, is the argument This is all fairly irrelevant though, compared against big box stores, and it is, to some extent, to Walmart’s greatest value. It’s cheap. While valid. The low prices and massive inventories CC students have the privileged luxury of of these stores truly do put smaller, local op- avoiding the store for “moral” reasons, there erations out of business. It’s a shame, but again, are many, many lower-middle and working class that’s how capitalism works. It’s not a great people who don’t, and for them the store is a system, but it is the system we have, and it re- godsend. The ability to find food, and not just wards cutthroat enterprise more than it rewards prepackaged McDonalds caliber microwave ol’timey local feel. So while the criticism stands, snacks, at affordable prices is an invaluable my question is this: Why level it exclusively contribution to the survival of people without at Walmart? There’s nothing local about King the extra disposable income to do all their Soopers, Barnes and Noble has put many local grocery shopping at Whole Foods. And it’s not bookstores down, and well, then there’s Whole just groceries; my hair product is five dollars Foods. Whatever their commitment to selling cheaper at Walmart, dry goods, toiletries, ev- local, organic produce, regardless of their erything is there for wonderfully low prices. It’s Graphic: Erick Nelson 8 February 26, 2010 Features Lifelong journalist brings passion to CC

Hannah Wellman tion has also changed as a result of the strug- Features Editor gling economy, said Alters. “Conspicuous consumption is no longer a For Diane Alters, journalism is more than a good thing,” she explained. “There’s some job. It’s a passion, an inspiration; it’s a way of squeamishness surrounding it. Luxury goods life and a way of thinking. Over the course have certainly lost ground.” of her career, she’s worked at newspapers Alters personally shops at thrift stores “all large and small, covering local, statewide and the time”. When asked about her greatest finds, national issues. She’s followed a presidential she paused for a few seconds to mull it over. campaign, taught multiple journalism classes, “Wow, I’ve gotten so much from thrifting!” and is currently writing a book. Now, with all she said with a laugh. “My best find was prob- that experience, Alters is teaching Introduction ably my $1400 Henry Beguelin purse that I got to Journalism at CC. for $10. Also, the first time I ever went thrift- After graduating from Grinnell College in ing, I got my favorite sweater of all time. It was 1971, Alters started her career in journalism a heavy wool cardigan, dark green, probably at a small collective alternative paper in Santa five sizes too big. But I just loved it.” Barbara. While she was writing and researching her “There were weekly news meetings with book, Alters also moved into education, teach- everyone on the staff, including the guy who ing at CU-Denver, Denver University, and, swept the office,” she said with a chuckle. “It eventually, CC. was not only a newspaper but a democracy.” This block is not her first time teaching at From there she moved to various news out- CC; Alters taught an extended summer class lets across the nation, working in Idaho, Seattle here. However, this is her first time on the and Sacramento before heading to Harvard for block plan. her Master’s degree in Public Administration. “I like the block plan a lot,” she said. “I like “I wanted to look at policy,” she said. “I had its intensity. Students have deadlines and I have written about local and statewide issues and I deadlines. My idea is that the students are jour- wanted to learn more about the national issues.” nalists. Because I think it’s all practice.” A few years after graduating from Harvard Compared to students at other schools, in 1985, Alters hit the road as a presidential Alters said she enjoys teaching CC students the campaign reporter for the Boston Globe. most. “I followed George Bush Sr.’s campaign in “You guys are so into it – you have a lot of ’88,” she said. “I got married one month before curiosity. I think a liberal arts curriculum is the I left on the campaign bus. I was on the road perfect background for journalism. CC stu- for 13 months and I saw my husband for about dents learn critical thinking early on,” she said. three weeks the whole time,” she said, shaking “The students and the school have a commit- her head. photo: Ben Mackall ment to writing. It’s just a pleasure to go into a “I learned a lot about myself and a lot about class like that.” journalism,” she said about the trip. “I learned “I’m currently writing a book on thrift stores secondhand clothes have changed because of Most of all, Alters hopes students gain criti- that I really liked in-depth stories better. I got and the culture of thrifting,” Alters said with a the economy,” she continued. “I examined the cal thinking skills from her class; she believes to be pretty good friends with the Bushes, too. smile. “I wanted to see how people were deal- idea that thrifting is not icky and only for poor these are the most valuable. Barbara used to sit next to me on the press ing with the recession. In 2007, people were people.” “In many ways, journalism is different than plane and lambast me about some article in the losing jobs right and left – including me.” Alters explained that the rules concerning anything else. There’s an extremely high Globe!” Alters’ research involved working at a thrift attire and dress have changed over the years. standard of truth. To reach it, you have to After her experience on the campaign trail, store, interviewing employees, and shopping “If you look at [Alfred] Hitchcock’s movies, think critically, constantly,” she said. “I want Alters and husband Mario Montaño, future CC with customers. there are rules about how to dress. Suits, skirts, my students to take their native curiosity and Anthropology professor, moved to Colorado “My book is about who shops in stores and pumps, white gloves. There’s nothing like that to use the things learned in class to do real Springs. There she worked at the Colorado why,” she said. “It’s mostly interview-based. that today,” she said with emphasis. “People are journalism.” Springs Gazette and at the Denver Post. At the height of my research, I was spending struggling to figure out the rules. With thrift However, after getting laid off in 2007, Alters maybe 8-10 hours a week in thrift stores.” stores, people can experiment with style.” decided to try something new: writing a book. “I wanted to look at how attitudes towards The social status associated with consump-

$hop $mart Diane Alters’ favorite thrift stores The Catalyst Goodwill, 320 W. Colorado Ave. Small, but I’ve found amazing, high-end stuff 1. there, cheap, such as a Yohji Yamamoto jacket. And bizarre one-of-a-kind crafty- cool stuff, if you like that kind of thing. For some reason it’s also a good source of new cotton tee shirts. The hard-working staff is always friendly. is hiring! The Bargain Box, 211 E. Costilla St. It’s tiny and I can go weeks without seeing 2. anything interesting, then great stuff will appear. Small but often excellent selection of men’s clothes. Very, very cheap: $2 for a sweater, $4 for a silver pendant made by someone who knew what they were doing (and the nice clerk behind the counter apologized for having to charge as much as $4.) Bargain Box consistently has the lowest prices in town. email The Arc on Uintah. Just when I get annoyed at the high prices ($7.99 for a pair of [email protected] 3. beat-up Gap pants?) I’ll find something terrific, like brand-new, high-quality boots or a Prada sweater. The staff is friendly, which makes up for a lot. or

The Thrift House, 1027 S. Tejon St. Small store, great prices, friendly staff, 4. though they’ve shown an alarming tendency recently to overvalue stuff that strikes check out their fancy, such as cookbooks for $15 (yes, they were originally expensive, but still). On the other hand, it’s a premier source of cheap cashmere ($3 for a high-end catalystnewspaper.com sweater that needed drycleaning; $1.75 for an ombre scarf). Watch for their upcom- ing bag sale, a cheap-fest I’ve never dared to try. It’s on March 5. for more information Goodwill, 5000 Leetsdale Dr., Denver. Amazing place. A mob scene on half- 5. price days, only mildly wild every other day. This is because you can find almost anything, cheap. It’s at the edge of the wealthy Cherry Creek district in Denver, and its neighbors generously donate the leftovers of their high-consumption habits for the rest of us to savor. February 26, 2010 Features 9

The perplexing nature of Barleywines

Nick Hawks separated and evolve deliberately, but still pres- lines of a giggle followed immediately by a Staff Writer ents itself as overwhelmingly eclectic. Maybe “WTF.” Not only because of the fact that it is even too full-bodied, if that is at all possible. so blatantly Stone’s version of a barley wine Jeff Hester Contrasting notes within a beer is often what style ale (Stone is known for its incredible and ComDeb Editor ties the overall taste together; these ones just indiscriminate use of Cascade hops in all of its kind of leave me disoriented. beers – and this one is no different), but also Ellie Wood But the finish...oh the finish. The brew goes because of the interesting interplay of flavors. Guest Writer down heavy and rips warm down the gullet She pours a light amber/copper color with a Loyal readers, I regret to inform you that we and into the belly, but with much softer notes smooth, cream colored, one-finger head. There at the BrewHaHa have turned to the dark side. of butter and honey that beckon you back for is medium retention, but decent lacing on the Well, at least for this week. These reviews cover another strangely comforting swig. If Harry glass as you continue to drink. The bouquet is one of the heaviest, darkest and most complex Potter and company were to stumble across a sweet and quite aromatic with notes of hops, brew styles known to common man: the master-crafted Butterbeer, it might taste some- banana, citrus and alcohol. Barleywine. We at the BrewHaHa like beer, we thing like this. With a medium-bodied mouthfeel, Old like wine, and so the Barleywine serves as the This may not be the best Barleywine I’ve Guardian almost overwhelms the palate as happy medium in this dichotomy of fermented ever come across, the taste is a little sweeter the roasted caramel flavors come in strongly beverages and an obvious favorite among the than necessary and the notes seem altogether followed by piney hops, bitter-sweet grapefruit staff. Also spelt as two separate words, the Bar- conflicting at first, but Horn Dog seems to notes, banana and wood flavors. The taste of leywines are often reminiscent of liqueurs with make a fair case for itself after considering a alcohol is present throughout, but blends well full, sweet notes, much like wine but, because bottle or so. Definitely worth a try for those with the bitterness of the hops, especially at they are brewed with grain instead of fruit, it seeking a decidedly brave foray into English the end when you’re left with a surprisingly is a beer. Barleywine. -JJH crisp aftertaste considering the robustness of Barleywines can confuse the palate very eas- the initial flavors. ily. They provide the drinker with an onslaught Hog Heaven Allowing this beer to warm slightly is key of flavor, blended together into an amalgam of Barleywine Style Ale, 9.20% ABV to the experience, as it enables the alcohol eccentric tastes and aromas. There are distinc- Avery Brewing Company and hop flavors to mellow out and allows the tions within this category: English Barleywines Boulder, CO smoother, sweeter caramel malt flavors to are known for their big malt flavors whereas come out. If I had the money and the patience, the lesser-known American Barleywine still A locally produced example of an American I would also let this beer age for a couple of boasts an impressive helping of malts but is Barleywine, Hog Heaven is a Barleywine with months, if not more, in order for it to mellow brewed with an excess of hops for an added a more pronounced helping of hops rather out in regards to the presence of the alcohol. bitterness. than thick, heavy malt. In theory, Avery’s Hog P.S. Take your time on this one as I am now Because each Barleywine contains such com- Heaven is a Barleywine. In reality, it is more realizing that after responsibly tasting 22 oz. of plexity, each one is granted with an inherently of a reddish-brown double IPA with a heavy this, I’m starting to feel the effects of that darn unique combination of flavors and thus should dosing of caramel. 11.10% sooner than I would have liked. -NJH be enjoyed only slightly chilled rather than cold The nose is a strong grapefruit with discern- and straight out of the fridge in order to fully able wafts of piney hops. In my opinion, Bar- appreciate the spectrum that will inevitably un- leywines typically err on the side of heavy malt fold after each sip. The warming tones of this flavor, a distinction upon which Hog Heaven robust brew are oh so appropriate for a snowy seems to decapitalize. The initial taste is that end to the winter but remember drinkers, keep of a bread-like, rich caramel, but is quickly fol- it safe. lowed by a rush of piney hops and bitterness. Flamboyant in a way that is atypical of barley Horn Dog wines, the hops lead Hog Heaven down a road Barleywine Style Ale, 10.50% ABV of bitterness rather than syrupy-sweet malt. Flying Dog Brewery It is then toward the middle that the alcohol Frederick, MD content begins to shine through. The lower than normal ABV of this barley wine leaves a An English Barleywine of American origins, crisp lingering sweetness, albeit with a lingering this brew really puts the “wine” in Barleywine. bitterness that tickles the tongue and warms Just popping a bottle of Horn Dog opens an the bones. -EBW olfactory can of worms. The aroma is almost overwhelmingly sweet, delivering strong blows Old Guardian Limited Early 2010 Release of apricots, plums, toffee and cake bread, but Barleywine Style Ale, 11.10% ABV really there are just too many to list. The aroma Stone Brewing Company is more of a bombardment than a general aura, Escondido, California causing this beer to announce its complexity in a way that is all but subtle. I suppose that I should begin by admitting The malty, mahogany liquid slips down that I giggled a bit when I took the first sip; surprisingly slow, allowing the flavors to be and by giggled, I mean it was more along the