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The Jesuit University of the Rocky Mountains A \\'eekly Student Publication Candidate's Fraud reports make final jELECTION 20041 abound in heat­ • • ed election swing 1n co Andrea Silva Staff Reporter Carly Le Tourneau Staff Reporter After the recount chaos of the 2000 election, it's safe to say that the With this election being called majority of America has realized that the most important in our lifetime, it is every vote really does count. This only natural for .the last minute cam­ election, zealous organizations, count­ paigning to be hectic. Each camp's less commercials and programs on volunteers are busy knocking on TV, and even celebrities are doing doors, posting up signs and making their best to bombard citizens with hundreds of phone calls to get those their civic responsibility to vote. last minute votes. Both the Kerry­ However, due to the closeness of this Edwards and the Bush-Cheney offices election, the way registration organiza­ here in Denver were so busy that nei­ tions pay their employees and glitches ther could be reached for comment. in the registration system, fraud and The Washington Post has error have been running rampant with­ recently removed Colorado from the in the voter registration process. list of swing states. According to the Fraud where one party Oct. 25 issue of The Rocky Mountain Photos courtesy of gop.org attempts to eliminate registrations News, Sen. John Kerry has "scaled Though most don't believe Colorado is a swing state any longer, the pres­ from the opposing party has made back his television ads in Colorado idential candidates and their families have spent a significant amount of headlines in recent news. Perhaps the and scrapped a planned campaign time in Colorado during the run up to the election. most appalling case of this was the stop in Denver." Instead, he is focus­ Laura Bush is most likely to happen especially here in Colorado, a state report of the Republican-funded ing on more "hotly contested" swing before Nov. 2, said Sara Taylor, a Bush that Bush easily won in 2000. organrzation Voters Outreach of states such as Ohio, Florida, strategist. Members of both the Bush Colorado has been among the final America in Nevada which attempted to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. This, and Cheney families have been seen dozen battlegrounds on both cam­ purge 17,000 Democrat voter registra­ however, does not mean that the around Colorado these past few paign trails in the final month before tion forms (www.OemocracyNow.org, Kerry-Edwards offices in Denver are weeks. On Oct. 19, the Bush twins, the election. But regardless of who cut 14 Oct. 2004). According to senior conceding. In the days leading up to Barbara and Jenna made a visit to the what funds and who visits more often, Scott Forrester, who works for the election, several rallies and parties University of Denver campus with the in less than 48 hours, we will (if there Kerry/Edwards Colorado Victory 2004, will be held by Kerry spokespeople Vice President's daughter, Liz Cheney. are no ballot recounts), have named the New Voters Project, as well as and volunteers all around Colorado. The following weekend brought the one of these two candidates the other registration organizations, has The Bush-Cheney camp con­ vice president to a rally in Grand President of the United States for the likewise been accused of purging reg­ tinues to concentrate on gaining all of Junction. Senator Kerry also made an next four years. istration forms from both parties. It is Colorado's nine electoral votes. appearance on Oct. 23 in Pueblo. estimated that potentially thousands of Another visit to the state by either Vice The candidates have been in a registrations have been fraudulently President Dick Cheney or First Lady virtual dead heat this entire election, removed from the rolls, though it is not clear how or if this will affect the out­ come of the election. Alumnus provides Senate race alternative Another problem with voter registration has been occurring when Chris Dieterich opportunity to make a real difference in employees looking to collect a hefty Associate Editor Colorado politics." paycheck have forged signatures and Acosta has long been a stu­ sometimes even registered fake iden­ For months now, voters have dent of Jesuit traditions. After getting a tities. Earlier this year, an Aurora man been told that the race for Colorado's Bachelor's degree from Loyola who worked for the registration busi­ coveted U.S. Senate seat is a con­ Marymount University, he attended ness Choose 2 Vote was charged with tentious one. Though most voters will graduate school at Regis. Here, he forging 48 false registration forms likely select either Attorney General received a Master of Science in (Denver Channel 7 News, 20 Aug. Ken Salazar or Pete Coors to fill the Information Systems, with Honors. Fed 2004 ). Forrester believes that organi­ vacancy left by Senator Ben up with what he considered a lack of a zations that pay their employees for Nighthorse Campbell, these are cer­ Raul Acost is running as a write-in quality candidates, Acosta felt com­ every person they register are respon­ tainly not the only options. Regis canidate for the Colorado's vacant pelled to run for U.S. Senate the only sible for this type of fraud. University Alumnus Raul Acosta is one U.S. Senate seat. way he could, as a write-in. For example, some busi­ of several candidates running for nesses pay employees $2 a signature, Acosta wishes to provide voters with a Senate on the commonly overlooked (Continued on page 3) choice beyond the major parties, "I write-in section of the 2004 ballot. (Continued on page 3) offer the voters an alternative, the

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Monday, November 1, 2004 2 Highlander Election Highlander 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 Highlander endorses a candidate Denver CO 80221 In keeping with the traditional den to future generations is unaccept- shown us no reason to believe ~e 303-964-5391 role of a newspaper during an election, able, especially because as students, would make any major _improveme~t" as well as our stated mission of we see ourselves and our peers as On the issue of national secun Y, Mission Statement: th encouraging participation in our com- ·those upon which the burden will fall. Senator Kerry voted in favor of e As the staff of the Regis University stu­ munity, the Highlander has attempted Education policy has been well-inten- Patriot Act and, though he prop~ses ldent-run publication, the Highlander, we to cover election issues in an objective tioned but unsuccessful. The No Ch11d modifications, still supports the legi~la­ intend to serve the campus and the manner. As a way to participate in the Left Behind Act has been under fund- tion. Kerry has spoken of .reducing neighborhood by providing a weekly democratic process and as a means to ed, though to his credit the President outsourcing in order to pr?vi_de more forum regarding pertinent news and ideas. Our publication is designed to further encourage others to participate, has worked to increase funding for jobs for Americans, but this is a task cultivate greater overall awareness and the editorial staff of the Highlander has higher education and has requested too great for him to claim to be able to participation in university events by pro­ chosen to follow the model of estab- more money to be allotted for Pell tackle. Given all the aforementioned viding consistent coverage of issues lished newspapers by endorsing a Grants. The Patriot Act is a clear viola­ affecting those involved with Regis information, the Highlander still Presidential candidate. tion of our 'civil liberties, regardless of University. Often times the first question the constraint it places upon possible believes that George W. Bush is the strongest candidate for President. In a that a discerning citizen will ask is: Am terrorists. Editor-in-Chief post September world, national I better off because of the policies of Job loss must certainly be a 11 Ed Bessenbacher the incumbent? If we used this rubric concern, especially for a group of security became the most important here, it would make it difficult to young adults about to enter a job mar­ issue for our nation, and though the Associate Editor endorse President Bush. However, ket that has seen a decline in net job President's approach at times seems Chris Dieterich the events of September 11 have opportunities during the Bush bold, it is just such an approach that made the answer to this question less Presidency. However, we do not will insure American safety in the next Opinions Editor likely to inform the final decision. believe that the President is solely four years. The Iraq war may have Andrew Cole Instead, it seems more appropriate to responsible for this situation. The been a mistake, but the President's ini­ look into the future and ask: Which economy was headed into a slump as tial leadership in the immediate after­ Feature Editor candidate will be better able to serve in he took office and September 11 clear­ math of September 11 was strong and Brooke Glasmann the post 9/11 world? ly had unavoidable negative conse- uniting. We can feel secure knowing To be sure, President Bush's quences on the economy. that President Bush will strike first at Sports Editor record in office is not exemplary. Senator Kerry offers the possi­ potential terrorist threats and will see a Nikki Lawson America is now fully involved in a con- bility for a change in administration, but job through until it is done, a quality we flict which we believe to be an error in not a solution to the problems caused are unsure of in his opponent, due to Entertainment Editor judgment. It is now obvious that the by the previous one. Senator Kerry, an inconsistent past record. Kristina Fejes weapons of mass destruction have while examining the same evidence, Overall, neither candidate been abs_ent from Iraq for years. The voted in favor of the invasion of Iraq. presents a perfect solution the nation's Senior Reporter Bush administration's myopic view of His political maneuver to vote against problems, but as stated earlier, we Melissa Skotak foreign policy alternatives led the the $87 billion funding brings into evaluated on the basis of who would Photo Editor President to make a premature deci- question his intention to see the job do better in the coming term, and Sarah Martin sion, placing U.S. troops in harms way. through in the face of strong, public believe that President Bush is the best Post war planning has proven grossly dissent. And although the invasion choice in that regard. Senator Kerry, Copy Editors insufficient to maintain the security of may have been a mistake, to not follow though he presents a change, does not Stephanie Johnson represent a strong enough alternative both Iraqi citizens and national treas- through with the rebuilding of Iraq now Mike Mahon ures. Such miscalculations have led to would be an egregious error. While to convince us against one we believe further security problems and many Kerry says that he will rebuild alliances will serve the country more effectively. News Assistant more dead on both the Iraqi and damaged by the war, foreign leaders Moreover, we make a point to endorse Tonia Johnson American sides. The war also diverted took a stance against the war, not the for a candidate rather than just voting attention from seeing through our com- person who brought the issue to them, against another which has become a Advertising Staff mitment in Afghanistan, thereby con- so it is unlikely that nations like France negative consequence of this election. CarrieAnna Cordova fusing American goals in the war on and Germany will come running to our As the Highlander staff, we Caroline Herter terror. In addition, the rush to war has aid if Kerry is elected. write this not to impress our perspec­ strained United States' diplomatic ties. Domestically, while Kerry may tive upon our readers, but to partici­ Artist Domestically, the administra- roll back the tax cut for the wealthiest pate in one of the most important priv­ Jacqueline Kharouf tion's tax cuts have been irresponsible of Americans, the spending required ileges we, as citizens can be a part of. in light of the fiscal resources required for his proposed programs makes a Hopefully, no matter what one's Staff Reporters by the war and increased homeland balanced budget seem unlikely. response to this is, all will be encour­ Julio Alas security. Their claim that deficits do Though he criticizes the President's aged to contribute their views to the Maureen Beach not matter runs contrary to economic record on education and promises to process in hopes of making our nation Jos1Berry evidence. Merely transferring the bur- make significant changes, Kerry has stronger than before. Mike Daly Renee Felton Laura Fritz Kaitlyn Gentert Who are Regis students voting for? Arielle Guadagnia Tamara Hackfort Loren Paige Kennedy 60 r------~ Carly Le Tourneau Lizzeth Nevarez Justin Parnell 49 John Rief so Brian Schrader Andrea Silva Cristina Smith Ryan Smith · 40 Natalie Vigilante

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10 Submissions 7 5 Submissions are encouraged from our 3 readers. All submissions will be 2 reviewed for appropriateness, contef'!t, r 1 0 I l I 1 and length by ttie Editorial Staff to ensure suitability of content and quality Bush Kerry Nader Undecided Not Voting Other of thought. Email to . [email protected]. The deadline for Poll was taken on Oct. 27 in the Student Center from a non-random sampling of voluntary participants. The data receipt of letters is 5:00 p.m. on is non-scientific and does not claim to represent the views of the Regis student body accurately. Wednesday. -

Monday, November 1, 2004 Highlander 3 News Fraud: accusations may be Write-in: Regis connection to exaggerated by extremists Colorado Senate race There are different ideas about Continued from page 1 10 friends" dances across the screen Continued from page 1 how to correct the problems with voter of Acosta's website, registration. Forrester believes that A resident of Colorado http://www.dude.us. so getting five people an hour to fill out the registration process be eliminated Springs, Acosta classifies himself as Since write-in candidates sel­ forms would add up to a desirable $1 o entirely. He states: "The whole point of an "Independent Republican· on the dom get more than a pittance of the an hour. registration was to stop corruption in political spectrum. Under the slogan, overall votes, most consider a tally for . According to Cathryn Baird, the system, so that people wouldn't be "Called to Serve," Acosta promises a write-in candidate to be mostly sym­ t.l.D., a professor of business at Regis able to vote in more than one place to Christian management that upholds bolic: a vote against the two party sys­ who spent eight years working with the try to get their candidate to win: the Constitution with his Catholicism tem. For those grappling with the · 1 Colorado Secretary of State, the real Instead, he proposes that the voting guiding his firm stances against abor­ hate 'em both" quandary, Acosta offers problem lies not with merely falsely process be switched to a computerized tion, stem-cell research and gay-mar­ some insight, "I have heard people registering fake identities. As she system much like that of South riage. Acosta believes that the United say that they don't like Coors or explains, "The more problematic forg­ Dakota's that keeps a database of who States should have an active role in Salazar but they will vote the "lesser ing occurs when people intentionally voted and where. In this case, regis­ world events, but opposes the deci­ evil" of the two. I ask, if you vote the create false identities, and then go and tration would not be necessary to keep sion to invade Iraq. In the realm of fis­ lesser evil, don't you still have evil?" represent themselves as those people track of multiple registration and/or cal policy, Acosta supports the aboli­ In an election where both [at the polls]." However, she says that fraud; people would simply go vote and tion of the progressive tax system for a major parties have spent millions to only a "major efforr would be able to the system would be able to detect flat tax of 13 percent. help secure a seat that will help deter­ substantially sway the election. such slip-ups or deceptions. While Democrats and mine the composition of the U.S. Baird asserts that in addition to As for the effects of the regis­ Republicans have spent millions to Senate, this Regis graduate has spent forging and bi-partisan purging, voter tration scams on this election, Baird help bolster their candidates, Acosta next to nothing. At a time when deci­ registration errors can come about believes that there is "a whole lot of has spent next to nothing on his grass­ sive issues are plentiful, Raul Acosta when an individual tries to tamper with smoke but not a lot of fire" because of roots effort. If you have not heard provides an alternative. All you have to the system and register in more than the processes and procedures in place about Acosta's cause you are certain­ do is write it in. one place in order to vote multiple to keep such fraud from affecting the ly not alone. Write-in candidates face times. Because voter registration lists outcome of the elections. On a final a bleak, uphill struggle to be heard. How to run for office as a Mainstream media regards write-ins are supposed to be updated monthly, note, she strongly suggests that write-in in Colorado: multiple-registration normally should America overcomes the hype sur­ as fringe candidates; therefore, they not occur. However, the Oct. 19 rounding recent reports of fraud and suffer from a distinct lack of press cov­ First-Candidates must fulfill national Denver Post cited that up to 55, 000 error and simply concentrate on voting. erage. Exclusion from voter guides r regional requirements of office. voters are registered in Colorado more and media attention forces write-ins to U.S. Senate requires the candidate to than once. Baird explains that this is rely on more non-traditional publicity be 30 years old amd be a citizen for due partly to some counties not updat­ outlets. Internet sites dedicated to ine years. ing their lists monthly allowing people third parties and independent candi­ to get away with registering multiple dates have provided access to econd-Candidates must file an times. Nevertheless, she suspects Acosta's web page for those that care ffidavit of Intent with the Elections that most people do not consciously try to look. Mostly, word-of-mouth Division in the Secretary of State to commit fraud in this way, and that becomes the most effective avenue of transmission. The phrase, "write in ffice at least 60 days before the the problem is mainly a result of the lection. counties' irresponsibility. 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C 2004 Weis Fif90 8w, N.A. All rights "'5fflfd. Mtmhff FOK. WELLSFARGO.COM 4 Highlander Monday, November 1, 2004 ------Opinions------:..:. Vote because you can Election will not create dramatic And that is why you should make it to change that is expected the polls. In many countries around the world, there is no voting, or there is or the end of the world. People vote Andrew Cole voting for only one dictatorial candi­ based on "watershed" issues, as if this Opinions Editor date, or there is not even a govern­ November 2 fears election is the one that will change the ment to conduct elections at all. world. I have seen ads that suggest Before the United States' over­ not unique to this that maybe this election will usher in throw of Saddam Hussein, he could an end to the results of Roe v. Wade. roll a tank over the house of anyone he year's election I could be wrong, and have Using my space here I have chose, or he could have his adver­ been many times, but it seems highly spent the last four or so weeks saries arrested, tortured or assassinat­ unlikely that after 30 years Bush (whose wife and mother support the attempting to make the election inter­ ed. Many other leaders of countries Josi Berry outcome of Roe) is going to bring an esting or meaningful or relevant to brutally repress their populations, and Staff Writer your life. I hope I accomplished that those people have no peaceful means end to abortion. task. If however, I did not and you are to change their situations. We do. On Tuesday, Nov. 2 this elec­ Nor, does it seem reasonable still thinking about abstaining from your Whatever your opinion of George tion will be over (well, hopefully at that John Kerry is going to effectively right to vote I have written one last plea Bush, he cannot arrest his opponents least). I cannot say that I won't miss end this war with Iraq without many of in the words that follow. or bomb your family and friends, nor the Marilyn Musgrave ads; everything the same problems that President I do not plan on citing the elec­ will John Kerry be able to do so should else, however, I can definitely do with­ Bush experienced. That is why when tions throughout history that have he be elected. out. This last year was filled with slo­ Americans across this country wake been decided by one vote. Nor am I As citizens of the United gans, speeches, promises, buttons, up on Wednesday morning, there will going to tell you that you can change States we have an avenue through stickers, t-shirts all vehemently pro­ be no panic, no hysteria, no mayhem. the world with your one single vote. (I which we can peacefully dictate who claiming the dyer consequences of this So, while this is a very "polar­ do, for the record, think that you can represents us and the policies that election. ized" America, it is not to the point change public policy through other they chose. Even if a political repre­ Clearly, it is a critical time for where normal people will raise arms ways of participating the in democratic sentative makes bad decisions that our country. We are dealing with war, against each other, or leave, or start a process, but that is for another col­ you do not agree with, you have the poverty, gay rights and health care, all revolution. This could be a sign of our umn.) Instead, I intend on framing ability to tell him or her that you do not of which our two presidential candi­ complacence, but I like to think of it as your ability to vote not as a right, but as agree with the decisions by way of vot­ dates have very different stands on. a sign of the amazing trust we have in a privilege. ing. There is an accountability factor But for this country, nothing is going to our country, which has proved itself in Our recent attempts to create that comes along with the ability to be drastically different if either one is many critical periods of our history. democratic states in Iraq and vote. elected. Our fears get stirred up Afghanistan have unfortunately high­ So if you are considering The fact that on Nov. 3, no around election time, then wane, and lighted the difficulty that it takes to whether or not to vote, think about it matter who is president, senator, or once again we rely on the stability of build a functioning democracy. And this way: There are millions of people U.S. representative, we can all rest American life. Through hardships, war, while there are those who will question throughout the world who would literal­ assured that neither will this country natural disasters, and bungled elec­ the functionality of our democracy of ly give their lives for the opportunity to erupt in civil war over the outcome, nor tions, America has come out on top, late, we still have the ability to go to the do what so many Americans turn down will any longstanding facets of the with strength and ingenuity and a spir­ poles and dictate those who will repre­ because of laziness or apathy. Voting American political landscape change it that cannot be changed by any one sent us. We still have the ability to is not just your right. It is your privi­ enough to alienate any American per­ man. vote on referendums and amendments lege. Vote on Nov. 2 for all of those son. that directly affect our lives. who cannot. Every three years pre-election My point here is that we have buzz begins as if our choices in the the ability to vote and others do not. election booth are either the beginning In consideration of the dialogue about faith­ ful citizenship that the Highlander has been promoting on its pages, we present here some websites that may provide helpful information on the issues invovled with par- ticipating in the voting process with reli­ gious considerations.

http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship Operated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, this site makes a Catholic call to political responsibility.

http://votingcatholic.org "a resource for faith, politics, and democracy" This site strives to give a non-partisan forum for discussion of the topic.

http://networklobby.org The website for "A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby"

http://www.catholic.com "Catholic Answers" offers a Catholic Voters Guide as well as forums in which you can share you views on the subject and get feedback from others . Monday, November 1, 2004 Highlander 5 Opinions------Political film showdown: Fahrenheit 9/11, Stolen Honor entertainment or documentary? Tamara Hackfort nice before he goes on TV. And gross, Ben Gamboa being war criminals, when in fact, Staff Reporter how dare he lick his comb that's dis­ Staff Reporter Kerry's testimony as well as follow-up gusting. Just let the hair flap around, interviews clearly illustrates that It is the final night of fall break the American people will understand My hopelessly conservative Kerry's indictment was against the mil­ and I sit down to watch two politically that it is windy." And somehow this is friend, Tammy, and I had significant itary and political leadership that laden films with my liberally-flawed supposed to hinder his job doing abili- core differences when we viewed decided our war policy. friend Ben. We sit in the Townhouse ties? What? Even now as I sit and "Stolen Honor" together. The film clas­ Another claim is that Kerry's Commons to view Michael Moore's type this I wonder what the point of sically begins when Carlton Sherwood testimony in 1971 labeled the POWs Fahrenheit 9/11. It took me nearly a this footage is. Ooh, and what about introduces himself as a journalist - as as war criminals and consequently minute into the introduction to realize the part of ------. though he increased their torture and detention. that one, this was not an MTV video, the film A plethora of documentaries hit theaters and televi- needs to Explicitly equivocated to Jane Fonda, and two, amidst the blaring music and w h e r e sions in the home stretch of the campaign in hopes of convince Kerry was effectively labeled a traitor perpetual pop ups, Moore was M i ch a e I influencing the election. Documentaries like Michael himself of and accused of aiding and abetting attempting to make a point. Well, M o o r e Moore's Fahrenheit 9111 and Carlton Sherwood's his own the enemy. In fact, rriore than one maybe not one point, more like ran- t h o u g h t Stolen Honor are films about President George W. creden­ POW blamed the entire anti-war dom points wherever he could get that the Bush and Senator John F. Kerry, respectively, which t i a I s . movement for his suffering while in 'em. Newsflash: President Sushis not American attempt character assassination and demonization. Sherwood captivity. Neither Kerry nor the anti­ the most elegant speaker of all the v i e w e r Tamara Hackfort and Ben Gamboa watched both films is a war movement is responsible for how presidents. That's shocking, please would be together and are commenting on the film that address- renowned the North Koreans treated the POWs. Michael Moore spend two more hours interested es their candidate of choice. investiga- Such treatment is an atrocity of war convincing me of this. In this fashion, in watch- ..______. tive jour- and the reason Kerry and the anti-war Moore takes footage that doesn't ing him chase congressmen around nalist receiving numerous awards movement spoke out. deserve to leave the cutting room floor Washington. I can't help but ponder throughout his career. This documen­ I am sorry that those brave and attempts to make a point of it. As what was going through his head, tary; however, falls desperately short soldiers faced horrible torture under I sit watching Deputy Secretary of "Ugh, I definitely should have skipped of any real investigative journalism. the North Koreans, but criticism ended Defense Paul Woitowitz licking his the supers1ze on one of those com- Sherwood chose 17 prisoners the war faster than silence. The tor­ comb as he prepares for a live inter- bos!" Sure I have problems with the of war, with no fewer than five years in ture they endured was against inter­ view, I wonder "isn't it amazing what message Moore is spouting and the captivity each, to share their feelings national law and would have contin­ we consider news? I mean, who grossly tainted information he spews, about Senator John Kerry. The POWs ued regardless of Kerry's actions. The would have thought people would but I take satisfaction in knowing I quoted - more often than not misquot­ only way their torture would have have been lining up at the theatre to laughed more at this film than my ed - Kerry's Winter Soldier Testimony. been avoided was if we never entered watch an aging man attempt to look democratic counterpart. They claim that Kerry accused them of Vietnam in the first place. Faith and patriotism not mutually exclusive Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, dignity of every person. We see abor­ ically and nonviolently, for what we conscience, and lying to themselves O.F.M. Cap. tion as a matter of civil rights and believe. Claiming that "we don't want and the rest of us. to impose our beliefs on society" is not human dignity, not simply as a matter Originally Published in the New York of religious teaching. We are doubly merely politically convenient; it is The theologian Karl Barth Times October 22, 2004 unfaithful - both to our religious convic­ morally incoherent and irresponsible. once said, "To clasp the hands in tions and to our democratic responsi­ As James 2:17 reminds us, in prayer is the beginning of an uprising In light of the discussion on the bilities - if we fail to support the right to a passage quoted in the final presiden­ against the disorder of the world." pages of the Highlander over the life of the unborn child. Our duties to tial debate, "Faith without works is That saying comes to mind as past few issues the editorial staff social justice by no means end there. dead." It is a valid point. People should the election approaches and I hear thought it appropriate to provide They do always begin there, because act on what they claim to believe. more lectures about how Roman space for the Archbishop's stance the right to life is foundational. Otherwise they are violating their own Catholics must not "impose their on the issue of faithful citizenship. For Catholics to take a "pro­ beliefs on society" or warnings about choice" view toward abortion contra­ the need for "the separation of church dicts our identity and makes us com­ and state." These are two of the emp­ plicit in how the choice plays out. The tiest slogans in current American poli­ "choice" in abortion always involves tics, intended to discourage serious the choice to end the life of an unborn debate. No one in mainstream human being. For anyone who sees American politics wants a theocracy. this fact clearly, neutrality, silence or Nor does anyone doubt the importance private disapproval are not options. of morality in public life. Therefore, we They are evils almost as grave as should recognize these slogans for abortion itself. If religious believers do what they are: frequently dishonest not advance their convictions about and ultimately dangerous sound bites. public morality in public debate, they Lawmaking inevitably involves are demonstrating not tolerance but some group imposing its beliefs on the 80th & Sheridan • 303-657-0667 cowardice. rest of us, That's the nature of the The civil order has its own democratic process. If we say that we Just down from 24 Hour Fitness sphere of responsibility, and its own "ought" to do something, we are mak­ proper autonomy, apart from the ing a moral judgment. When our legis­ church or any other religious commu­ lators turn that judgment into law, nity. But civil authorities are never Monthly Unlimited Tanning somebody's ought becomes a "must" exempt from moral engagement and for the whole of society. This is not criticism, either from the church or its inherently dangerous; it's how plural­ members. The founders themselves $1995 per month ism works. realized this. Democracy depends on peo­ The founders sought to pre­ ple of conviction expressing their vent the establishment of an official Ask For Details views, confidently and without embar­ state church. Given America's history rassment. This give-and-take is an of anti-Catholic nativism, Catholics ------American tradition, and religious strongly support the Constitution's believers play a vital role in it. We don't approach to religious freedom. But the serve our country - in fact we weaken Constitution does not, nor was it ever $5 •00 Off (Reg. $20) it intellectually - if we downplay our intended to, prohibit people or commu­ principles or fail to speak forcefully out nities of faith from playing an active Your First Spray of some misguided sense of good role in public life. Exiling religion from manners. civic debate separates government Booth Session People who support permis­ from morality and citizens from their sive abortion laws have no qualms consciences. 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6 Highlander ______...... :;,___M_o_n_d_a::y,~N..:..o:..v:.:e:m:_:b~e~r~, , 2004 Feature - Election Local 21 Amendment 35 ] Issues be paying an estimated $234 more per Proposed increase on year for cigarettes and other tobacco tobacco tax products. This amendment is projected to raise an additional $175 million for Affecting Colorado Laura Fritz Staff Reporter the state of Colorado each year. $5.2 million of the surplus would go to the The proposed tax boost on state and local governments to aid in tobacco in the state of Colorado is one heath awareness programs and pro­ more concern most students and vot­ grams in tobacco education for Amendment 37 ers in general need to be acquainted schools. Some of the other $168.8 mil­ with in order to make an informed lion wili provide healthcare to low­ decision come voting day. Colorado income children and adults who other­ currently has the lowest tobacco tax wise cannot afford healthcare. The out of all 50 states at just 20 cents per remainder will be used to prevent $1 while the U.S. average is 98 cents. identify, and treat cancer, heart dis~ The proposed increase, Amendment ease and lung disease from tobacco 35, will raise the tax on a pack of cig­ use. arettes to 84 cents. If added to the Currently in Colorado, one out Colorado Constitution, the tax will also of every four teenagers is a smoker. double on other tobacco products Lawmakers hope the price increase from 20 percent to 40 percent. The will discourage the use of tobacco by amendment claims the state can use teens and decrease the youth smok­ the extra revenue to expand programs ing rate throughout the state by 14 on healthcare services and tobacco percent. education in schools. O Yes Smokers will have to pay a . • Photo courtesy of www.planetarysystems.com 320% increased tax on every pack of ONo Proposed legislation would mandate businesses to begin using more cigarettes. A "pack-a-day" smoker will renewable energy. Potential resources would include wind solar bio- mass, hydroelectrcity, and the hydrogen fuel cell. ' ' Amendment 36 result in greater costs for their cus­ Amendment 37 is tomers because it requires at least 4 environment's friend percent of the required renewable so~rce_s to come from solar energy and Xcel's foe which ts a very pricey endeavor. The Xcel web site states, "This amend­ ment could cost our customers hun­ Melissa Skotak dreds of millions of dollars over 20 Senior Reporter years in higher electricity bills." Supporters of this amendment Colorado utilities run on coal do not think this Ls likely, as they and gas, both fossil fuels, which is a believe the Public Utilities contributing factor to global warming Commission would postpone the and an issue Coloradoans will see on endeavor until more affordable the ballot for the election. Amendment resources and technologies would be 37 proposes to cut down on accessible. Advocates of Amendment Colorado's role in global warming by 37 ~re satisfied with the proposed reg­ requiring Colorado utilities to increase ulation that would limit the increase of renewable energy production dramati­ 36 passes, one of the candidates may customers' bills to no more than 50 Coloradoans struggle cally, from the current two percent of take five votes while the other may cents per month. their power to three percent by 2007 over Amendment 36 take four. Supporters also argue there is and 10 percent by 2015. Supporters of this nothing bad that can come from this This would result that our Cristina Smith Amendment include state senator Ron new statute. The bottom line is that major energy providers would be Staff Reporter Tupa as well as special interest group conventional fuel supplies are quickly forced to start using renewable energy People's Choice for President. Those diminishing and renewable resource sources such as wind, geothermal After the scandal in Florida who support the Amendment claim prices should greatly decrease in the sources, biomass, small hydroelectric­ during the last presidential election that the Electoral College must be long run. Supporters maintain that the ity or hydrogen fuel cells. Eventually many people are increasingly con~ amended to give each person a voice environment wins with this plan and by these types of energy sources will cerned with tl'le presidential ballot in the Presidential election and that using a variety of power sources, we become more available and less cost­ counting process. One of these con­ the change must start somewhere. are able to increase the stability and ly, thus providing the consumer with cerns is reflected in the proposal of Amendment 36 can be that beginning. security of our energy supply. environmentally friendly energy and Amendment 36 to the Colorado Although many people support this A recent poll taken by the keeping the costs of energy produc­ Constitution. Amendment 36 stipu­ adjustment within the Electoral Rocky Mountain News in September tion to a minimum. lates that the number of Colorado's College, many stand in opposition. 2004 suggests that the majority of If passed, Colorado will be the electoral votes for president and vice­ Coloradoans Against a Really Colorado residents support first state to adopt such standards by president shall be divided among the Stupid Idea, which is lead by Governor Amendment 37. Of the 500 registered popular vote. Legislation of this sort most popular candidates in the gener­ Bill Owens have funded commercials voters polled, 74 percent approved of has failed to pass in the state on three al election. These votes will be divid­ challenging the passage of this the amendment, 19 percent disap­ separate occasions. Currently, six­ ed according to the percentage of Amendment. Opponents of proved and seven percent were indif­ teen other states have renewable votes cast for the presidential candi­ Amendment 36 fear that if passed, ferent. The poll contained a margin of energy standards in place. dates. If Amendment 36 passes for candidates will have less of a reason error of plus or minus 4.33 percentage One group opposed to the 2004 Presidential elections to campaign in Colorado if they are points. While many factors could have Amendment 37 is the Colorado utility Colorado could very well become th~ only competing for one or two votes. changed since September as voters officials. While they do agree that tie breaking state dictating our nation's Also, there is significant question received more information, this poll renewable energy sources are the next leader. about the legality of an Amendment suggests that Amendment 37 will be way to go, they do not believe this . Tra~itionally, to win the presi- that is applied ex post facto to the passed on Nov. 2. amendment goes about it the right dential election, a candidate must win election in which it was decided on. way. at least 270 of the possible 538 elec­ Xcel Energy, one of the state's toral votes. Colorado has only nine of largest energy corporations, is one of O Yes those votes; however, in a close race O Yes those ni~e votes could possibly make the main proponents of this thought. ONo They believe this amendment will all the difference. But if Amendment ONo Highlander 7 Feature 004 November 1 2 3 4 5 6 ednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

[ United States Senate Race for Colorado growing, and others poorer, stagnant, and shrinking. I want to prevent the Senate gets brewing permanent creation of 'Two Colorados.'" Maureen Beech Regarding the current econo­ Staff Reporter my of the United States, Coors claims that you "can't create jobs, and you The 2004 Presidential election can't create real opportunity, by taxing is not the only important race voter's your way to a stronger economy." Both will decide on tomorrow. Currently, the candidates agree that creating jobs balance of power in the Senate is 48- and stnving to strengthen the econo­ 51 in favor of the Republican's but for my of the U.S. should be at the top of the first time since 1994, the the agenda. Coors also stated that Democratic Party has the opportunity "when they call the roll in United States Brewmagnate, Pete Coors, is run­ to regain control of the United States Current state Attorney General, Senate to let working Americans keep ning for the open Colorado Senator Senate. Colorado is a key race to Ken Salazar, received the more of their hard-earned money, they seat on the Republican ticket. watch. When GOP Senator Ben Democratic nomination. aren't going to have to ask me twice. I Nighthorse Campbell dropped out of a natural resource lawyer, a small ment in Colorado and greater United want to represent the conscience of the race last March, Colorado became business owner, and a member on States. the American taxpayer. I'm voting with an open seat race and a vital compo­ various boards serving Colorado asso­ Salazar's promises that he the people of Colorado. I'm voting nent for the future of the Senate. After ciations. "will fight for an America where every yes!" Coors' strategy throughout the a heated primary in August, State Republican candidate, Pete person has the opportunity for a good campaign has been to appeal to the working class American through his Attorney General Ken Salazar and Coors, is running for the open senate job, a good education, affordable strategic use of words and closeness Coors Brewing Company CEO Pete seat as an ambitious amateur. He has health care and where we act as with the people, presenting himself as Coors became the two candidates for spent the majority of his career in busi­ responsible stewards of our land and a regular Colorado "Joe." the open seat. This has become one of ness as a representative of Coors water." Salazar assures that, if elect­ the most competitive races in the Brewing Company and has also been ed, he will fight to promote policies that country and certainly one of the most active in serving many Colorado will, in effect, result in more jobs for the expensive. organizations. people of Colorado and the nation at Democratic candidate, The issues which have large. At home in Colorado, Salazar O Pete Coors received the most attention during the points out that, "Economically, Salazar, is Colorado's 36th Attorney 0 Ken Salazar General. A farmer and rancher from campaign are concern over the current Colorado has become two states - the San Luis Valley, Salazar has been economy and the state of unemploy- many parts prosperous, dynamic, and

[ Referendum 4A the existing transit system and fund west corridor stretching 12 miles from FasTracks aims to future highway projects. From the Union Station to Golden. The second eliminate congestion FasTracks plan, Owens and other phase, to be completed by 2014, opponents would only support a light includes the development of the U.S. rail line through Lakewood to Golden. 36 commuter rail line from Union Justin Parnell In addition, they would support an Station to Boulder and Longmont with Staff Reporter improved bus rapid transit system seven rail stations. along U.S. 36 to Boulder, claiming a Also, a commuter rail line Tomorrow voters in the better road system would do more to would be built from Union Station to Denver metropolitan area will have the relieve traffic congestion at a fraction Denver International Airport with five opportunity to determine the future of of the cost of the proposed Fas Tracks stations in between, and extension to ~he city's public transportation system measure. the central corridor light rail in down­ in hopes to ease traffic headaches by FasTracks backers on the town Denver. By 2015, RTD plans to voting for Referendum 4A, the other hand, including Denver Mayor construct a north metro corridor com­ Photo by Jusbn Parnell FasTracks transit ballot measure. John Hickenlooper and all 31 metro­ muter rail line from Union Station Along with more bus routes, The Regional Transportation politan mayors, claim voters would be northbound to Brighton with eight sta­ extending the reach of Light Rail is District proposes building 119 miles of unwilling to approve a tax hike for the tions, a light rail line along 1-225 to one of the proposed objectives of new light rail and commuter rail lines entire region if it included transit connect to the existing southeast corri­ and 21,000 new parking spaces at cur­ Referendum 4A. options only in the Lakewood-Golden dor light rail line, and a light rail line rent rail and bus stations, including 31 rapid transit. and Boulder corridors. from Union Station to Arvada and new Park-n-Rides. RTD also hopes to The overall massive project is Supporters also claim that Wheat Ridge. expand bus service by 24 percent by expected to cost $4.7 billion to be paid FasTracks will help the economy by The final FasTracks phase adding over 18 miles of bus rapid tran­ out over the next 20 years, forcing the creating as many as 10,000 jobs dur­ calls for an extension into Highlands sit. average metro area family to pay $85- ing construction and add $2.9 million Ranch along the existing southwest FasTracks would link all the 90 per year. The measure would also into the Denver metro economy, corridor light rail line, six new Park-n­ suburbs and provide alternative trans­ increase RTD's sales tax to 1 percent according to the Denver Metro Rides and HOV bus rapid transit lanes portation for people to reach down­ from the current 0.6 percent, which Chamber of Commerce. from Union Station to Table Mesa in town, Boulder, Longmont, Stapleton, amounts to an additional 4 cents to If the plan is approved, RTD Boulder, and an extension to Lone Denver Tech Center, and Denver each $10 purchase. predicts to have the entire project Tree from the existing southeast corri­ International Airport. Residents, sup­ Governor Bill Owens, who completed by 2016. Phase one, to be dor light rail line. porters claim, would be able to take opposes FasTracks, does support, finished sometime in 2013, would ~dvantage of employment opportuni­ however, a small 0.2 percent Denver­ make Union Station the hub of all o Yes ties across the greater metropolitan area tax increase, which would raise regional transportation systems and area by only driving a short distance to about $2.3 billion in order to improve would construct light rail along the ONo their local Park-n-Ride and then using Monday, November 1, 2004 8 Highlander Sports

Nearing the end of their sea­ Athletes kept Ranger son, the men's soccer team went 1-2 over the last week. healthy by train­ The Rangers, now 8-9 overall and 5-6 RMAC, lost to CSU-Pueblo 2- ing room and staff. Replay 0 and Metro 3-0 and while defeating UCCS by the count of 3-1. In the vic­ Nikki Lawson tory, Senior Jose Rosales tallied two Maureen Beach Sports Editor goals and Freshman Mike Smith Staff Reporter added another. With the month of November Have you ever wondered here, Fall sports are moving in on post Currently the ninth ranked about those Regis students who walk season play. Volleyball is fighting for team in Division 11, the women's soc­ into the cafeteria for dinner every night a spot in the RMAC Tournament while certeam compiled a 2-1 RMAC in their around six o'clock decked out in ice women's soccer has clenched a last three games. packs? The majority of Regis athletes place for this weekend. The Rangers defeated both spend a great deal of time in the train­ Fort Lewis and Mesa 2-0, adding to ing room every day. The training room On October 23, the men's their current 10 shutouts. Seniors is located on the west side of the field and women's cross country teams Lacy Richardson and Ashley Blain­ house and is fully operable during ath­ competed in the RMAC Hartung, Junior Kate Murphy and letic seasons. A visit to the training Championships, hosted by the Freshman Julie Rodgers all tallied room is a common occurrence for ath­ Colorado School of Mines in Golden, goals on the weekend. For the two letes of any type. CO. The women took sixth place out efforts, sophomore goalkeeper Athletes in need of physical of eleven teams while the men finished Photo By Ed Bessenbacher Joanna Humphreys was named the care are required to visit the qualified in ninth place overall. Senior Janey Beulke leads a pack RMAC's Defensive Player of the Week trainers an hour before each of their Senior Janey Beulke was the of runners at the RMAC Champion­ for the fourth time this season. practices and games. This allows top Ranger finisher with a time of ships in Golder. Beulke took 28th The Rangers 15 game winning enough time to be taped for pre exist­ 24:55, good for 28th place. Right place with a time of 24:55 streak was snapped by nationally sec­ ing injuries and speak with the trainers behind Beulke was Freshman ond ranked Metro when they defeated about any new problems that may have arisen since their previous visit. Stephanie Payne, Senior Tessa Over their last three matches, Regis 2-1 on October 27. Senior Immediately following practices and Dallarosa, and Freshman Anna the volleyball team lost 3-0 to Mines Kristen Geyer scored the Rangers games, injured athletes visit the trainer Hacker, who placed 30th, 31th, and and Metro, but beat CCU in three lone goal off of a corner kick by to receive ice and care for any physical 32nd, respectively. games. Richardson. For the men, Senior Dan Senior Holly Yamada current­ The Rangers, 15-3 overall and ailments they may have suffered dur­ Hoffman paced the Rangers with his ly leads the Rangers in kills with 314 10-2 RMAC, will next be competing in ing practice or over the course of the 38th place finish and time of 27:53. and digs with 271 while Freshman the RMAC tournament. Hosted by season. Sophomore Jesse Hunter fin­ Nikki Peniata has 930 assists and 50 Metro, game times and dates have yet After speaking with several of ished in 56th with a time of 29:09 while service aces, both team highs. to be announced. Regis' fine athletes, I found that there Junior Jesse Stephens captured 61st Now 11-13 overall, 9-7 RMAC, are some complaints regarding the in 29:33. the Rangers will conclude their regular For additional news, sched­ training facilities. Some athletes con­ The Rangers will complete season this weekend, November 5 ules, and statistics, visit the Regis ath­ sider the facilities decent, but in need their season November 6 at the NCAA and 6 by playing host to Nebraska­ letics website at: www.regis.edu/ath­ of sortie updates. They feel that the equipment is a little outdated and not II Northwest Regionals in Vermillion, Kearney and Fort Hayes. letics. South Dakota. up to standards with some of their opposing universities. Overall, Regis athletes are pleased with the attention they receive in the training room. The trainers are Lacrosse successful in off-season tourna.ment always available during games if an the nation, we usually rank in the top lacrosse teams shines through. "I hope accident occurs and are always open 25." Watts believes that "by working we gain more respect from other ath­ to any athlete who feels that they need Positive results with the girls you can see there has letes and students on campus" states some physical care. The trainers keep been a huge growth spurt." Suzi Schlacks, another senior on the Regis athletes standing, moving, and against Division I While the girls prepare for a team. evolving into fine-tuned competitors. tough upcoming game schedule, As the team continues to grow Moreover, they allow a comfortable opponents · hopes of success remain high. so do their ambitions, "I would like to atmosphere for athletes to gather Although the team has one of the see us have a .500 season" said before and after practice and games. promising for team hardest schedules in the country, Lipscomb. Coach Keane is excited Junior soccer player Guillermo Mazier Senior Salli Schlacks knows that with because "there has been a vast best summed up the training room Marissa Anglo the second largest recruiting class the improvement year to year with the experience when he said, "the training Staff Reporter team has "a lot of potential and a lot of girls, I hope to continue to attract the room is a great place to hang out new skill level coming in" highly personable, multi-faceted, before practice. We always have a fun . When thinking of collegiate Nevertheless the teams com­ strong women to fill our roster." time regardless of why we are there." lacrosse teams in Colorado, Regis is pel to stand out in the crowd of college not one that would necessarily come to mind. However, the team this year is on their way to making a name for themselves. The team, comprised of 18 girls, is working hard with their diffi­ cult schedule to make this season a success. Junior Captain Colleen BLOOD DRIVE Merrick remarks that the team "has a lot of potential and once we get more playing experience together, we will be Brought to you by HAC successful." The girls certainly proved their potential at a recent tournament host­ November 4th, 2004 ed by the University of Denver at the Stutler Bowl, on October 17. The girls 1 Oam-3:30pm competed against other teams like DU as well as the University of Newland Center, Fieldhouse Connecticut. They had a close game with Notre Dame and defeated Oregon State, a Division I team. To sign up for a spot either stop by the Executive "I think our win against Oregon State indicates that we will have a real­ Cabinet or ly great season" said Helen Lipscomb, senior, captain. The Division II Regis team is call Erin Hart at 303-964-5394 in its sixth varsity year. Head Coach Karie Keane explains "at of the end of Help to Save a Life!!! last season we were ranked 24th in Monday, November 1, 2004 Highlander 9 Sports Regis Rugby sails to 38-13 victory over DU Unlikely Occurences in Sports

~ 0. John Elway's "The Drive." Team hopes to carry 9. A defender besides the goalkeeper momentum of getting RMAC Defensive Player of the

convincing victory 8. Rick Moranis being able to renew into playoffs his coaching contract because The Little Giants beat the Cowboys Loren Paige Kennedy 7. The Cincinnati Bengals hosting staff Reporter Monday Night football for the first time On Oct. 17, the Regis rugby in 15 years ... and spanking the team beat the University of Denver, 38-13, and advanced to the playoffs. OU came into the game with great 6. The NHL strike, oh wait, we saw energy and a strong team effort. that one coming. Brandon Linn-McDonald was success­ 5. Paul Hamm winning the all-around ful in stealing many balls from DU, with Photo By Jonathan Inaba the help of the team. Although Regis Drew Bower arrives at a ruck in an attempt to recover possesion as Colin gold medal in gymnastics ... on the gained multiple penalties, Derek Servis is cleared from a tackle. men's side. Siegel was able to overcome and score the first points of the match put­ what the penalties cost them but and exchanges. It ended with Linn­ 4. Deb beating Napoleon at ting Regis in the lead 6-0. Siegel was able to earn another three McDonald diving across the line for the Jetherball. True teamwork allowed Pat points just before the half bringing the final try, bringing the final score to 38- 3. Barry Bonds admitting he is on Yalon and Jamin Harvey to move the score to 14-10. 13. The victory marks a huge win for ball across the tryline bringing the After the half, Regis came out Regis. steriods ... nevermind, he still hasn't score to 11-0. However, the Rangers refreshed and prepared to win. Quick Look for an update next addi­ done that. started to fall back into the pattern of into the second half Regis gained a tion as the Rangers host Colorado 2. Boston Red Sox ... beating the penalties seen in the beginning of the 14-point lead allowing for substitutes School of Mines on Oct. 31 as part of game . DU took advantage of Regis' to relieve many positions. The last try the playoffs. ;'r'ankees and winning the World penalties and brought themselves earned in the match was true team­ Series. back in to the match, earning 10 points work as the Rangers moved the ball quickly. Regis struggled to regain 60 meters through a series of passes 1. "The Miracle on Ice."

"Brady'sTeam" celebrates win­ ning the inaugural season of intramural dodgeball (right). "The Donkeys11 take the title in flag football this fall(far right)~ Congratulations to intramural team champions! Are you feeling adraft?

Army recruiters can't fill their quotas. weapons of mass destruction. That Re-enlistments are plummeting. Saddam was linked to 9/11. And that Soldiers are being forced to stay past Iraqis would welcome us with open their contracted time. arms. He was dead wrong every time. Meanwhile, Iraq is a quagmire With George Bush stubbornly that's only going to get worse. determined to go it alone, our allies won't join us. American troops With America's armed forces will still be 90 percent of the already stretched to the "coalition." And 90 percent of its breaking point in !raq and dead and wounded. Afghanistan, where are tomorrow's troops going And the volunteer military will be to come from? a casualty of war. As college students today, So unless you hke the idea of we ought to seriously graduate school in Fallujah, we need consider that question. to pay careful attention to what our president is saying, versus what it Oh yes, President Bush insists really means. he won't bring back the draft. But remember: this is the same Now do you feel that draft? president who swore that Iraq had MoveOn™ n Student Action is a project of the MoveOn.org Voter Fund and Click Back America. Studentttiit•Nt Yisit www.moveonstudentaction.org Moveo ....

Monday, November 1, 2004 10 Highlander Entertainment Odd's & Ed's 1!1111111119111""1 This column is Superstition as important as votes meant purely for entertainment purposes. It predicting in regards to the presiden­ reflects the Kaitlyn Gentert tial elections since 1992. More places writer's own Staff Reporter views and imag­ contain the words George or Bush ination. Forget the Electoral College ... than Albert or Gore by a factor of eight, Who needs the polls? Various people in regards to the 2000 election and Oh, it's you. I knew you'd from around the United States have there are more than five times as come, you always do. That's why I perfected their own way of predicting many places with the words William or question your sanity. Speaking of san­ the outcome of our presidential elec­ Clinton than there are Robert or Dole ity, I have to question that of the peo­ tions: using maps, names, stars, hair, in regard to the 1996 election. ple who decided that putting in a rock­ and even Halloween masks. However, the predicting doesn't stop climbing course between Desmet and The most recent way to pre­ on the pages of a map. O'Connell would be a good idea. You dict the 2004 presidential winner is by According to CNN, research see, college students make dumb looking at a map. According to the has shown that the winner in every decisions. Ninety percent of such 2005 edition of the Rand McNally presidential election since 1980 has decisions are made by freshmen, who Road Atlas, President Bush has an been the candidate whose masks will undoubtedly see themselves as advantage over John Kerry; it's simply were the most popular on Halloween. mountain goats some Friday night. a name game. The atlas reveals the This unscientific way of predicting It is Election Day tomorrow fact that more places in the United reports that so far this year, Bush Art courtesy of www.fewings.ca and every organization in America, States have the words George or Bush masks have been outselling those of the 6-foot-1-inch Ronald Reagan beat from the Society for the Preservation (Georgetown, CO) than John or Kerry John Kerry by 57 percent to 43 per­ the 5-foot-9-inch Jimmy Carter and in of Patrick Swazye (very prestigious) to (Johnstown, PA). Think this sounds cent, according to BuyCostumes.com. 1988 the 6-foot-2-inch George H.W. the Cornucopia of Conscious Cop­ somewhat sketchy? This road atlas' Chief operating officer at Buyseasons Bush beat the 5-foot-8-1 /2-inch outs (population anyone with work­ editorial director Laurie Borman credits said, "It hasn't failed us yet. The Michael Dukakis. For 2004, the 6-foot- study), have been telling people to go this atlas with twelve years of perfect masks are a great way for people to 4-inch John Kerry towers over the 5- vote. The big day is finally here, what express their are all those voter registration people foot-11-inch President Bush. political lean­ However, in 2000, the President beat going to do now? Sneak up on unsus­ ings at a pecting people and ask "Have you put the taller Al Gore (6-foot-1-inch). Halloween party On a more scientific note, Yale on your underwear yet today?" or or at a political "Please just write something on my University professor, Ray Fair claims gathering ." to have developed a mathematical and clipboard. I'm so lost." Predicting our Sitting in my Advanced statistical model to predict presidential nation's presi­ outcomes. Using variables such as Studies of Important Things class the dent by using a other day, I was told that John Kerry's economic growth, inflation, and dura­ map or tion in office, Fair is predicting camp~ign is primarily targeting single Halloween women right now, explaining the President Bush will receive 57.5 per­ masks are cent of the vote. Fair has been accu­ recent hiring of Chip-n-Dales dancers among the most to make "campaign stops." Naturally, rate in five of the six past · election, popular; howev­ missing only in 1992, according to I asked why they haven't just hired er, other strate­ me; I mean, nothing attracts women Troy Records. gies are being Finally, for the sports fans, an like a long, sexy, newspaper column. ~~.,, ,,, ; -~"' ,/• ;; ; developed. urban legend exists stating that the Interestingly, when that infor­ Psychics are mation was revealed I heard one of last Washington Redskins home game w'fJ~er "· entering the before November 2 will predict the out­ my fellow genius's snicker and roll his - "" , ¢f >4f; ~ " *"' ~ realm of predict­ eyes. Ever wonder why a Snickers come of the presidential election. This : ing presidential year, that game is against the Green bar is named that? It kind of makes election out- Bay Packers on October 31 and if the you wonder "who's snickering? Are comes in the they snickering at you for eating a Redskins win, so will President Bush. i election and 1984 Reagan 68% . 32% Mondale On Nov. 2 America will decide candy bar with a microchip in it that their predictions who our nation's president will be. Will controls your body and makes you run range from he be the taller of the two? The better­ around in circles in the middle of the 1988 Bush 62% 38% Dukakis using astrology looking one? Or will he be the one the Quad yelling 'The portal through to to hair follicles. stars approve of? We soon shall see. Bangladesh is here if I can just find 1992 Clinton 41°/4 39% Bush They claim the five stones?'" Yes they are, but that the tallest caramel and chocolate is so good. candidate has But back to the pressing 1996 Clinton 56% 40% Dole won the presi­ issue, my classmate we'll call him Ben dency nearly "I'm a very real person" Kinobe, was 2000 Bush 57% 43% Gore every time. In not impressed with the Kerry cam­ 1980 and 1984, paign. When I asked him why, he told Data courtesy of www.money.cnn.com me to stop talking in class, but after­ wards he explained his reasoning. "Look Chosen One," he said to me, "The Kerry campaign is not unique, Trick-or-Treat! they're trying to attract single women, as is every other man in the United States pretty much. Why do you think I always look so fly in my sweet Starter jacket and hat?" Ah, well that explains a little bit but why the disdain? "The thing that doesn't impress me about Kerry is that no matter what he does I know I'm better than his campaign. I've been attracting single women for most of my life. Men in general, I'm part of that organization, have a very high success rate in our work with women. If Kerry wants to get the ladies, he needs to work it a little bit more, wear a huge, baggy jersey and take her to the Dollar Scoop Chinese food. Works every time." Odds and Eds tells the election issues CNN won't let their bad reporters cover. Photo by Sarah Martin Hey go vote and have a say in A young Frankenstein dips into a cauldron of candy removes the dangers associated with allowing children America, and until next time, please inside the Student Center while trick-or-treating on to walk around in the dark with strangers. The annual remember: no matter how many times campus. Regis' Safe Trick-or-Treat provides a fun and event is sponsored by Student Activities as a unique you're told otherwise, lighting your easy way for young ghouls and goblins to scrounge way to give back to the surrounding community. farts on fire is not art. around for delicoius candy. Most importantly, the event 1 2 Monday, November • oo4 Highlander 11 ~~!,!...:..:~------~-----Entertainment------=----- • Practical sciencetology A din?saur will make a great peUmeal

Mike Simpson we've sent probes beyond our solar system and Contributing Writer even grown a human ear on a mouse's back, which is great. But where are the dinosaurs? I haven't So, I've got heard anything about someone getting close to this fish tank and cloning a dinosaur or anything. Why not? There it's pretty unimpres­ isn't just one reason. there's about twelve. sive. It's 20 gallons People say,"I saw Jurassic Park and they and has a tendency got dinosaur DNA from mosquitoes." Those people to get brownish are idiots. Sure, amber is a good preservative medi­ algae all over it. um. There are lots of amber-sealed insects retrieved There are about ten and scientists hqd already drawn DNA from these various fish that insects, but only insect DNA, not the DNA of its last hang out, swim victim. The fossils were so tiny, and so was the infor­ around and do absolutely nothing spectacular. Sure, mation gathered. Even if a mosquito did take a big they get all excited when l feed them, but that's real­ bite of a dinosaur, the process of digestion and 65 ly nothing special. Heck, I get excited when I feed million years of adverse conditions would easily myself. Maybe I should get a dog because they do damage the dinosaur DNA. cooler stuff. They bark, play fetch, can be trained to Okay, so let's say we do manage to find pre­ attack (which is awesome), and lick themselves in served DNA, the next requirement is that the DNA is various unmentionable places. But dogs are a lot complete. If the DNA is fragmentary, we will not be more work than fish; you gotta take them to the vet able to make a dinosaur. We can't just insert comple­ and clean up their poop and stuff. So, I decided a mentary DNA from extant organisms into the gaps Photo courtesy of www.dinosauria.com dog isn't worth the effort. What would be worth the where the dinosaur DNA was missing. This would This and other dinosaurs could come to life if effort? Well, a dinosaur of course. require that we have the complete genome of both stupid science would get on it's horse and com­ I would keep it in my back yard and occa­ the dinosaur we wished to clone, and any animals plete the damn dinosaur genome project. sionally throw it assorted rodents or small animals to that we wanted to use to fill in the gaps. We would keep it happy and well fed. I could also scare the also have to know what functions these genes per­ functions of the genes in most complex animals that begeesus out of those kids who are always in front formed in both the extinct and extant species. are not commonly used in genetic research. of my house. Also, if I decided that it really wasn't Obviously, if we had the complete genome of the So, it will be a while before I can feast on the sweet, that cool, I could just eat it. No one can tell me that dinosaur we wished to clone, we would ·not need to sweet meat of a dinosaur, but in the mean time dinosaur meat isn't delicious because nothing has use the DNA from extant species. Although the maybe I'll just eat my fish. eaten it for 65 million years. Which really is the prob­ Human Genome Project has recently completed its lem, isn't it? Science has done a lot of stuff lately: mapping of the human genome, we do not know the MOD Productions takes over the Oriental This week's sign .;IJ

or weddings. Its theatre style that th·e apocalypse Renovated his­ seating includes a large screen with a stage in front of it. is nearing at an toric theatre pro­ This vintage theatre has been renovated and welcomes vides venue for everyone to check it out. For exponential pace: those in a band, the Oriental local music Theatre also takes promo pack­ (election special) ages. Eor more information you can call the theatre at 303-433- Lizzeth Nevarez 3786, or the booking manager at Staff Reporter 720-366-8384. The Libertarian National Socialist Green Party offically registered with the Federal On Christmas Eve Elections Commission and some State 1927, the Oriental Theatre Noveml:>er Concerts opened its doors to the public Elections Offices. The party is made up of with its plaster atmospheric 5th politically correct Nazis. Seriously. If these architecture and ceiling mural. Faultlines, So Redundant, guys are kidding, they go to a lot of trouble Photo courtesy of modproductions.com Located at 4335 West 44th ifoday In Paris, A Victory Apart to maintain an especially dry practical joke. Ayenue, the intersection of 44th The marquee of the Oriental & As Heaven Falls Theatre glows reminiscently, Oh yeah, their flag is a green with a big and Tennyson, the once dilapi­ swastika in the middle. dated Oriental Theatre now reminding onlookers of the a 6th serves the community as an art time before the advent of the Relapse, Bill Wright Band, and space that features numerous multi-plex. Yukon (All Ages with Bar) Answers to last edition's word whomp mediums of expression in the common. form of local concerts, classic MOD Productions 12th The editors apohgaze for any trouble #2 across may have caused Who Blank Expression, Falling Like knew an alternate definition of ·sunken fenoe· ,s -hahar The d1ff1aJlty of movies and artwork displays. began leasing the Oriental this one astounded even us. In its concert atmos­ Theatre as a multi-media event Me, Call To Arms. So phere, the Oriental Theatre center in January 2004. Michael Redundant & TBA offers local pop, rock, ska and O'Donnetl, the founder of MOD emo every Friday and Saturday and President of the theatre ;13th night. Just recently, Thursdays explains his motivations to rej~­ SPIV, Specially Designed for have been set-aside for more venate the Oriental, "I grew up in Commercial Radio, Half Day, mellow, acoustic-style sessions. the neighborhood and I went !o Cheap$kate$ & ATF E Demo-tapes are always accept­ Holy Family, [the theatre] was in ed for those who wish to bring bad shape for almost a century. i19th R O D their act out of the Ranger Grill Now we've put $50,000 in reno­ Saving Verona. Taken By and onto a bigger stage. The vations we added new compo­ Reason, Forgotten City & theatre will offer free admission nents ~uch as cocktail tables." Insignia for the over-21 crowd through­ As a non-profit Colorado out November and December, Corporation, MOD offers visual 20th Denver Underground Film with a $5 dollar admission fee art on lobby walls, as well as for guests under-21. Though affordable space for local band~, estival classic movie showings have comedians, theatre, classic been temporarily suspended, movies, community organiza­ 27th "Rock Off The Turkey" The the theatre has shown films like tions, and other artistic forms of Contender Series, Cabre Edward Scissorhands, Young expression. The venue seats Cliche, Tryst, Fallen Stars Frankenstein, and La Bamba people and fits 650 people 475 Forgotten, Havok (All Ages throughout the year. standing. It is perfect for all Concert with Full Service Bar Miscellaneous events like poetry types of settings such as: cor_po­ A R for 21 slams and art shows are also rate meetings, concerts, parties, HI I Monday, November 1, 2004 12 Highlander The Regis Univeristy Events Calendar Giving Your Life Purpose ... November 1 - 12

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