Features Educating in Tanzania, block four Scene Senior dance majors prepare for this weekend’s exhibition ������������������ ���������� �������������������� CC Junior violently killed in Belizian village, campus grieves Jaimie Stevenson tage of an internship opportu- side of the country. Chaplain News Editor nity in South America. Bruce Coriell, Associate Dean Minard grew up in Brooklyn of Students Ginger Morgan, and Colorado College junior Julia Heights, New York and gradu- Edmonds worked with the col- Armstrong Minard, 20, died of ated in 2003 from the Brearley lege’s administration to make strangulation on Sunday night, School in Manhattan. She was a direct contact with Minard’s November 13 while traveling native of California, but consid- particularly close friends and near Punta Gorda, Belize. ered herself a New Yorker. professors. A Belizian TV station report- At Colorado College, Minard More than 50 friends of Mi- ed that a local man, Agripo Ical, intended to double major in art nard met Wednesday afternoon was taken into custody Monday and comparative literature. “She in Loomis Lounge to discuss the and charged with murder. A fo- was incredibly bright and full of known details of her death, as rensic specialist determined the life. She had a creative side that well as various means of griev- mode of death in an autopsy on came out in everything that she ing and coping. Students, fac- Wednesday, November 16. did,” said Corinne Scheiner, ac- ulty, and staff members shared Minard obtained a leave of ademic advisor to Minard. “She brief stories of time spent with absence from the college, and was fearless.” Minard, and began to discuss was traveling in Guatemala to Minard participated in vari- ��������������������������� the possibility of future events study Spanish and weaving. ous dance classes on campus, in a two-block Spanish summer studying abroad, Director of the and projects to remember and Having left Guatemala with a and was involved with the Arts course taught in Salamanca, Office of Study Abroad Sarah celebrate her. group of non-CC students, Mi- and Crafts Committee. She Spain in 2004, as well as ad- Schultz sent a second email to Minard is survived by a nard was exploring a village aimed to continue her study of vanced Spanish courses taught those students currently off- mother and sister who make on her own at the time of her weaving while in Central Amer- on campus. campus on Wednesday morn- their home in Brooklyn Heights, death. ica, hoping to learn authentic Students learned of Minard’s ing. This email provided con- and who currently wish not to be Minard originally planned Mayan techniques of the art death on Tuesday, November 15 tact information for on-campus contacted by telephone. Condo- to spend a semester studying in form. via email from Dean of Students support resources, offering a lences can be sent to her mother, Florence, Italy, but sent an email Prior to her time spent in Mike Edmonds. While many of support system that students Ms. Elizabeth Bailey, 34 Garden to the college in late May stating Guatemala, Minard participated her close friends were likewise might lack while studying out- Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201. that she planned to take advan- Poor Richard provides: ������������������������������������� Hurricane Katrina evacuees continue to find support from local businessowner �������������������������������������� slope-side houses. endless string of atrocities that “because it allows people to fun- Caroline Bennett Lindsay Gillette Guest Writer After three days of relentless date back 500 years to the Span- Staff Writer nel their energy locally,” Skor- digging and searching through ish conquest, the native Maya man said. “I have never been so the muck with simple hand people of Guatemala have again Despite the impressive results The tiny pink jelly slipper of a proud of this community. Reli- tools and relatively little initial been neglected and deprived of of relief efforts concerning Hur- child, caked in crusted earth, is gious and social battles were set help from the outside, local offi- much-needed attention. Once ricane Katrina victims, support the only sign of life for as far as I aside and people worked side by cials called off the search for the the dominant culture and still is waning and the vast array of can see across the plane of end- side to save lives in some cases, dead and officially declared the formulating over 60% of the needs is overwhelming. less mud that has enveloped the and in other cases to make de- site a mass grave. Most of those nation’s population, the Maya “Katrina is no longer the tiny lakeside village of Panabaj stroyed lives better.” who were lucky enough to es- have remained isolated, con- cause du jour,” explained Rich- in the Santiago Atitlan region The Pikes Peak Disaster Re- cape lost absolutely everything demned, and impoverished in ard Skorman, the proprietor of of central highland Guatemala. covery Center (the Katrina Cen- from their already scarce mate- Guatemalan society. They have Poor Richards Cragged metal rooftops barely endured with Restaurant and peek over mounds of the sludge amazing resil- Bookstore, who and debris that fills the demol- ience a devas- facilitated much ished houses they cover; an ee- tating civil war of the initial rie film of lime dusts the ground that razed entire hurricane re- for miles, seeking to slow the villages and left lief in Colorado threatening spread of disease over 150,000 Springs. But he and catalyze the decomposition dead; the re- “still receives of the hundreds of bodies that gion’s highest the eight to ten lie unrescued below. levels of poverty, phone calls a The former town reeks of rot- illiteracy, and day from people ting human flesh, of death. malnutrition; who are strand- It has been almost a month blatant depriva- ed, sick, or des- ���������������������������� since powerful mudslides ���������������������������� Richard Skorman has been fundamental in the tion of funding perate.” brought on by Hurricane Stan A Panabaj couple stand afront the remaining struc- Springs’ response to Hurricane Katrina. His efforts and neglect from Skorman es- swept through Guatemala and ture of their home, destroyed in the mudslides. have not waned with the months, as issues for evac- the government; tablished The much of Central America and uees and residents continue to mount and evolve. rial goods, and many lost loved and continual threats to their Richard Skor- Mexico, and swallowed up Pan- ones as entire families were traditional culture and way of man Outreach, which helped ter) became a “one stop shop for abaj. The storm affected more whisked away. life. to organize 450 volunteers and all of the services the victims than 3 million people, killing Weeks later, resources are Because the poor and land- provided food, clothing, trans- needed.” Representatives from hundreds and displacing thou- slim and attention has been se- less have very little choice over portation and emergency hous- Federal Emergency Manage- sands more. According to the verely lacking in the face of di- where they live, natural disas- ing for about 1,000 refugees. “I ment Agency (FEMA), the Sal- National Agency for Disaster saster—all in a place that has ters like Stan invariably do the opened up my storefront think- vation Army, the Urban League, Control in Guatemala City, well long struggled to battle poverty, most damage to indigenously ing that we would help in some the Goodwill, the National As- over 500 bodies were turned discrimination, and a plethora populated areas where people small way. I saw the need and sociation for the Advancement up in Guatemala alone, with of survival challenges to begin have settled in flimsy homes on couldn’t stop helping,” recalled of Colored People, state and an estimated 1,000 or more still with. mountain slopes. The possibilty Skorman. local health departments, and lying deep below the surface of Though exceptionally resil- This kind of grassroots effort Panabaj alone after literally tons ient in overcoming a seemingly is appealing for the volunteers Continued on page 2 of dense mud engulfed its 250 Continued on page 3 What’s Inside Weather Battle of the Bands Basketball brief Remembered: The Friday Bands in this weekend’s As the men’s and women’s sophomore slump 51/29F competition explain teams prepare for their Senior Jack Simons sug- Saturday Sunny all themselves—see inside season openers this week- 50/25F gests that Mathias Hall weekend, with for bios . . . end, we take a look at what Sunday particularly lends itself to the phenom- 54/28F strong winds on might be in store . . . ���������������������������� enon . . . Saturday ����������������������� page 5 page 9 page 11 News ������ THE CATALYST ����������������� The Richard Skorman Outreach falters not EarthSeeds’ Earth-bound agenda Continued from front page Daniel Anthony been in contact with EarthSeeds Graphics Editor and considers its goals compat- school districts came together ible with those of environmen- to provide for people who liter- A local organization is work- tal science. ally came with nothing. ing toward a future in which “Building common ground The Katrina Center also all people can look at the world on which we can all agree is provided a clothing bank and and see unity, and is currently very important. Bridging di- through Renewed Vision, a lo- seeking Colorado College stu- vides and building common cal eyeglasses recycling proj- dents’ help to make this vision ground is something we must ect, 209 people were fitted with a reality. word towards in the world to- glasses. As a result of consoli- The EarthSeeds project, day,” Kummel said. dating these agencies, “we did founded by former park ranger CC students who have something very special here,” Mark Joyous, sees its immedi- worked with EarthSeeds have remarked Skorman. ate task as getting an image of done some fairly significant Skorman’s outreach “made the Earth in every classroom. work, including helping to de- a conscious effort to help the According to the organization, sign a curriculum for K-12 that evacuees that were falling be- this simple but powerful image integrates understanding of the tween the cracks left by the transcends borders and ideolo- Earth into their studies. And this bureaucracy.” There were gies and encourages conscien- kind of integration is the same people who “could not receive tiousness about the Earth and thing that makes the EarthSeeds the FEMA checks because they all people living on it. goals compatible not just with didn’t come from the right zip “Our global vision needs environmental science, but with code, or didn’t have the right some correcting. The 20-20 Vi- the liberal arts philosophy of FEMA number.” The Katrina sion is our goal of getting an education itself. Center allowed those people image of Earth in every class- “Curriculum-wise, our pro- otherwise unassisted by FEMA room by 2020. We’re trying to gram is based on integration: to immediately find relief from ‘plant seeds’ all over, at schools, integrating science with hands- another source. churches, etc.,” Joyous ex- on work, science with policy, Both the city council and the plained. science with economics, etc.,” El Pomar Foundation donated The image that EarthSeeds Kummel said. $100,000 to aid evacuees. Most wants to spread is a simple pho- One thing that EarthSeeds of this money fell into the hands tograph of the Earth from space, wants to avoid, both at CC and of the fire department, a deci- with no words or messages to everywhere it is reaching out sion that Skorman felt was in detract from the significance of to, is being categorized only as the best interest of the evacuees: the image itself. an environmental organization. “Firefighters are used to helping “It’s just a generic photo of Though sustainability is certain- people based on need, regard- the Earth. It doesn’t trigger ly viewed as an important as- less of status, whether or not ��������������������������� anybody’s agenda. Getting the pect of its goals, what the orga- they have an I.D.” Skorman sits in his office one floor above his street-level store image of the Earth in people’s nization really wants is a deeper While it was sometimes frus- fronts, both Poor Richard’s Restaurant and Bookstore, wearing a minds will provide a common understanding of the role and trating for Skorman to see red worker’s apron. Skorman began offering aid to Gulf Coast evacu- ground for all people, and lead responsibility that all people tape prevent people from getting ees in the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina. to the birth of a global family,” share. One analogy that Joyous what they needed from govern- Joyous asserted. likes to use for this concept is “and the need is still there.” valuable donation.” Students ment agencies, the cooperation The EarthSeeds project has that people are “crewmembers The newly established Long could also ‘adopt’ family mem- in the Katrina Center maxi- been reaching out to Colorado of Spaceship Earth.” Term Sustainability Effort has bers through the Urban League mized the available resources College students, since it be- “We like to use the term developed a steering committee (578-5513). Those who are will- and got them to people in need. lieves students here will share ‘crew member’ because it im- that meets once a week to make ing to offer their time to help “We learned our lessons and it its desire to raise awareness plies responsibility. A person’s sure that the evacuees who re- with anything from moving got better as weeks went on.” about the Earth as home to role is not just to be here main here continue to get their furniture to providing rides to “The impression from the a global family. Stu- as passengers to be needs met. “We’re not even the airport can also contact the evacuees was that this was the dents will be waited on. We sure who is still here,” Skorman Urban League. best they had been treated,” able to par- all have remarked. For Skorman, “the most in- said Skorman. He suggested ticipate at a job to The committee is comprised spiring things are the warm that Colorado Springs may even a num- do as of 12 people who have made hugs, the tears that come with serve as an example for the en- ber of a per- this their full-time job. Skorman big ‘thank yous’—most im- tire country. lev- s o n explained that the committee portantly being able to bring Colorado Springs has been at e ls, o n the forefront of the relief effort will “work to see that people families together.” There were since the disaster struck. In as- are settling into their jobs and “plenty of tragic and hard sto- sociation with the Rocky Moun- schools and go on with building ries that came out of this.” tain Relocation Effort, Colorado a life for themselves.” “We have also had three ba- Springs was the first city offi- Skorman suggested a num- bies born” in a healthy environ- cially represented in the Astro- ber of ways for students to get ment, said Skorman. This is dome to explain what people involved. “Any local fundrais- enough to keep Richard Skor- could expect if they decided to ing would certainly help—air- man and his outreach going from come to Colorado. Norm Voux line miles are an extremely strong. full of Canon City and his organi- intern- Earth,” zation, Looking Glass, teamed s hips Joyous up with the Richard Skorman down to said. Outreach to send busses of vol- simply spread- ������������������������ Both Joyous unteers to Houston. Then they ing the message and Professor Kum- used the busses to evacuate sev- about people’s global mel believe that CC students eral hundred people back to the connection. can help to take the ideas be- Pikes Peak region. “We see CC as a hub for the hind a project like EarthSeeds The Richard Skorman Out- Pikes Peak region, because of and turn them into something reach raised $50,000 for the the way that its students go concrete. CC’s biodiesel-pow- relief effort. It organized a car out into the world. We want to ered mobile lab is an example of bank that provided 45 cars to make CC the template for how how students here are capable needy evacuees and, with the to spread the project to universi- of taking a concept for a better help of local mechanics, fixed ties across the country. Whatev- world and making it something cars that made the long journey er we learn from the participa- tangible. to Colorado. Skorman noted tion of students here at CC, we “You start from philosophy, that “the people who came here want to make it duplicatable so from ideas, but you then have were from all walks of life—they other places can use what we ac- to build something solid, some- were mostly very proud people, complish here rather than start- thing people can see, something and sometimes we would have ing over from scratch,” Joyous they can get involved it,” Kum- to nearly force them to accept said. mel said. our gifts.” People at CC have already Students who want more Unfortunately, while “the ini- worked with the EarthSeeds information on ways they can tial response was phenomenal, project. Miro Kummel, a visit- assist the project can contact the money from the fundraising ing professor in the Environ- EarthSeeds at crew@EarthSeeds. has dried up,” said Skorman, mental Science department, has News ����������������� THE CATALYST ������ Student witnesses wreckage of mudslides in Guatemala Continued from front page disaster was “apalling,” accord- a 15-year-old Panabaj woman unknown conglomeration of themselves back into the race, ing to the National Association who lost everything when the loved ones piled deep beneath running at twice the speed they of a mudslide someday up- of Hispanic Journalists. mudslide wiped out her entire the mud in order to move on. started. It truly seems that the rooting the eroded soil beneath “The loss of life due to cata- village. “It is because we are in- Such remarkable resiliency harder life is made, the more vi- Tz’utujil populated Panabaj strophic events is a tragedy no digenous. We get nothing from and vigor—a truly palpable pas- brant the woven colors and can- was a known threat, the village matter where it takes place. It the government. The people in sion for life with a fervor that I do spirit become. wedged between two tower- usually prompts news cover- the city don’t even talk about have found nowhere else—is Though the death toll is still ing volcanoes and the us—we are not people undetermined, the de- shore of Lake Atitlan, here. It would be good struction of Panabaj and villagers faced few al- riddance to them if we throughout Guatemala ternatives to building perished,” she stam- and Central America there. mered in broken Span- will undoubtedly have It took days for the ish mixed with the lasting repercussions national government guttural mutterings on the regions, and on to respond to the dev- of her native Tz’utujil the remaining Tz’utujil astation that left so tongue. Maya as a people. Thou- many dead and 90,000 Today, the young sands may be dead. in inadequate shelters girl and five members Thirty percent of agri- and makeshift camps. of her family share the cultural land in Guate- Many surviving locals small dank quarters of mala has been affected and the town’s mayor, a temporary one-room in a country dependent Diego Esquina, claim camp, constructed on the coffee, corn, bean, this was simply be- just meters away from rice, and vegetable crops cause those afflicted where the lethal cas- that were destroyed. were almost all indige- cade of earth came Roads and bridges—the nous, a term seemingly down the mighty Toli- lifelines to remote com- synonymous with “ex- man volcano. munities—have been pendable” among the “My wife and I still demolished and left un- elite city populous that can’t sleep at night,” repaired. Disease threat- make up the nation’s said 72-year-old Mar- ens the living. frustratingly crooked cos Lopez Hernandez. Though exception- system. ���������������������������� “We can still hear the ���������������������������� ally self-sufficient and “It’s like they are age and immediate help, as was rumblings of the slide. what continually intrigues me optimistic as a community, the giving a message that it is be- the case after the tsunami hit The crashing rocks, snapping about the Maya people. It is as if people of Panabaj and the Atit- cause we are indigenous. That Southeast Asia, after Hurricane of trees, the roars—it sounds there exists an almost inhuman lan region are dependent on the is the point. A lot of my people Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast like the whole world is crash- capacity to take on whatever outside world for much-needed are saying it is because we are and just this past weekend, af- ing in on Atitlan (arguably once the inhospitable world throws help. They have just taken on indigenous,” Esquina told re- ter an earthquake leveled parts “the most beautiful lake in the at them next with such aston- too much. porters. When officials finally of Pakistan. But what seems ap- world,” as proclaimed by Al- ishing elasticity that they hurl did respond, their actions were palling is that the destruction dus Huxley). Our whole life has military-based, inappropriate in of Hurricane Stan in Central changed, but at least we have light of past tragedies suffered America has been virtually ig- our family.” Ks. includes intelligent design in the region. While mere survival and nored by the U.S. media,” said Scott Petiya was an attempt to force God and “The people don’t want sol- Veronica Villafane, the associa- meeting the basic needs of liv- Staff Writer creationism into public school diers to come in here. They tion’s president. ing victims is at the forefront for curriculums in violation of the won’t accept it,” said Mayor Es- Granted, competing catas- concern, numerous cultural is- The Kansas Board of Education separation of church and state. quina, who claims that memo- trophes in Pakistan and the sues are arising from the events voted November 8 to adopt new “This is a sad day. We’re becom- ries of a 1990 army massacre of lingering affects of Katrina on perpetuated by the disaster, public school standards that ing a laughingstock of not only 13 Panabaj villagers are still too our own Gulf Coast had the greatly threatening the Tz’utujil cast doubt on the theory of evo- the nation, but of the world, and vivid. world’s eyes frantically darting way of life and forcing them to lution. The change was sought I hate that,” remarked board International attention was about the globe. But quick and adapt and accept changes rap- by advocates of “intelligent de- member Janet Waugh, a Kansas hardly better, though aid has adequate media attention is of- idly. sign,” the idea that the universe City Democrat. slowly trickled into the region. ten what prompts essential in- Well-intentioned donations is so complex and intricate it The controversy is famil- Days and even weeks after the ternational aid, and this region of canned goods and western must have been created by an iar in Kansas. In 1999, the board horrendous flooding, mudslides seems to have become caught in womens’ clothing are complete- all-knowing higher power. eliminated most references to and landslides ravaged villages an exasperating pattern of ne- ly foreign articles to local villag- The standards, which intelli- evolution in the curriculum, but and sent desperate refuges es- glect. Unless someone screams ers, though they prove tempting gent design proponents helped reinstated them two years later caping to Mexico and the north; communism, terrorism, or it’s in light of few alternatives. The write, were approved by a vote after three new board members I was still searching frantically crossing our borders, the U.S. people of Panabaj were forced of six to four. All six support- were elected. The board’s com- for the real story of beloved Gua- renders little coverage of life in to immediately reconcile tradi- ers are registered Republicans, position became more conserva- temala that was missing from the nations of our Latin Ameri- tional burial practices—which while two Democrats and two tive after elections in 2002 and newscasts and front pages. can neighbors. demand that bodies be buried Republicans voted against the 2004. Scant media coverage by the “We have been forgotten,” exactly 24 hours after dying— proposal. On the same day the U.S. in the days following the said Delores Petzey Damian, with the necessity to leave an The state standards will Kansas board made its decision, be used for standardized stu- school board elections in Dover, TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN FOR THE dent tests to measure how well Pennsylvania dealt a setback to schools teach science. High intelligent design advocates. In HOLIDAYS? school students must still be 2004, the school board passed a provided the information to resolution requiring 9th grade understand major evolution- biology teachers to read a state- ary concepts, but the standards ment downplaying evolution- also state that basic Darwinian ary theory and recommending A Ride In Luxury, Inc. theory has been challenged by an alternative textbook favor- Affordable, Luxury Transportation recent fossil evidence and mo- ing intelligent design. Several lecular biology. parents and teachers challenged The definition of science was the law in federal court. The tri- also changed. al ended on November 4, with The final say on what is a ruling not expected until Janu- taught in classrooms remains ary. with local school boards, but In the November 8 election, some educators fear that pres- eight school board members sure will mount on communi- who favored intelligent design ties to favor creationism and lost to pro-evolution challeng- Cadillac comfort at an affordable price. intelligent design. ers. The vote brought condem- (719) 243-3365 Supporters said the new stan- nation from televangelist Pat dards would promote academic Robertson, who said that Dover 1-800-813-9916 freedom, and according to one had “voted God out of their board member, “get rid of a lot city,” and advised residents “if of dogma that’s being taught in there is a disaster in you area, www.arideinluxury.com the classroom today.” don’t turn to God.” email: [email protected] Opponents claimed the vote Scene ������ THE CATALYST ����������������� Who’s battling (in this so-called Battle of the Bands)? Shove Chapel Self-authored profiles The Song Remains April Russo Upcoming Events of four bands Chaplain Intern The Same On this Monday, Novem- The Song Remains the Same are classically trained in the art ber 21, take a study break of Rocking. Comprised of Kyle Moore, whose axe is forged of on- A New Addition and come down to Benji’s in Members: yx metal and enjoys a good Swedish meatball; Elisha Nottingham, Worner from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kyle Moore seasoned veteran playing in Les Claypool’s style and former ba- A new Spiritual Life group, A Blues band will be playing, Elisha Nottingham sist for Crovax; Rachel Haymer, blessed by Euterpe and the pan- Athletes in Action (AIA), is and there will be free coffee, tea, including chai, and hot Rachel Haymer theon of Rock with the spirit and voice of Grace Slick; and Ben C. starting up at CC. AIA is a Miele on drums. The Song Remains the Same were voted number worldwide Christian sport chocolate for all students. Ben Miele one (#1) Rock cover band ever by everyone, especially Joe Deucy. ministry designed to be a re- The International Anglican Come experience the magic, witness the beauty, and see the high source for athletes, coaches, Community will provide hopes hailla ball at Battle tomorrow, and we’ll Rock your f***in’ and students. On an interna- homemade cookies and other Sappho socks off. The best rockin’ ever goes down at 9:15. tional scale, AIA sends ath- desserts. Over seventy stu- letic teams around the world dents showed up at Benji’s Members: not only to compete, but also last block to enjoy the study We remain ever-mindful of the spirit of our poetess progeni- to share their spiritual jour- break. Jeff Jacobson—vocals, tor, paying tribute to her passion, intensity, and selfless binary neys from a Christian per- keyboards disruption. We rage songs that are both literary and danceable. spective. On the local level, Sacred Grounds Alan Orr—guitar Our performances bring audiences closer in touch with music AIA works with athletes and Coffee House in its original Greek sense—those who attend are moved to tap coaches on college campuses Yeshe Wingerd—guitar directly into the divine artistic wellspring, subsuming their indi- to help meet people wherever John Willhoite—bass A new coffee house is up and vidual identities into a collective, orgiastic expression of sense- they are at in their walk with running on campus. Check Adam Cahan—trumpet, less joy, like the maenads of old. God. Athletes share a com- it out from “9 p.m. to late” keyboards mon bond that no one else can on Tuesday through Friday Andres Romero—drums quite understand, and AIA in the basement of Shove brings them together so can J.T. Rogstad—projections Chapel. It’s a great space they share their athletic and to read a book or hang out. spiritual experiences. AIA has The basement has been com- been active at UCCS here in pletely redone by a group of Tic Tac F*** You Colorado Springs. For more CC students. The walls are information about this orga- freshly painted, swinging nization, please contact Don chairs hang from the ceilings, Members: Zellmer at aia-colospgs@aia. and the room is decorated Adam Stone—sophomore com or Aaron Shalosky at aar- with original artwork. There keyboards, vocals [email protected]. The are tables and plug outlets for AIA website is www.aia.com. Jordan Falk senior—guitar anyone who wants to work on Tyler Montgomery—senior a laptop. And, of course, drums, turntables tea and coffee are avail- Been rocking since July of this summer. Influences—death-metal able. Recommended and smooth jazz along with cheesy techno and Gansta-rap. donation is $1 per Fruit of the Loomis cup.

Members: Proudly hailing from Loomis dormitory, these six pathetic fresh- Marshall Wallach men (Marshall Wallach, JJ Tower, Andrew Kimball, Henry Sillin, JJ Tower Matt Payne and Greer Schott) love to engulf themselves in their music because it’s the only thing that keeps them going after a Andrew Kimball meal at Rastall. With an extreme lack of organization, these six Henry Sillin somehow manage to look like they know what they are doing... Matt Payne well, maybe not. They’ll even play at your mom’s fourth mar- Greer Schott riage...as long as there’s beer involved. ������������������������������� The Fray’s latest: How to Save a Life debuts, impresses piano), Joe King (guitar, vocals), of what is wrong /The things apathy/I’d rather run the oth- There is no wrong way to inter- Charlene Lee Dave Welsh (guitar), and Ben you’ve told him all along and er way than stay and see/The pret the meaning. The listener Staff Writer Wysocki (drums)—four friends pray to God he hears you/ smoke and who’s still standing begins to have the sneaking sus- who attended a suburban Den- Where did I go wrong, I lost a picion that the song was written The Fray is a rock quartet that ver high school together. They friend/Somewhere along in the Simply put, The Fray’s for them. hails from the mile-high city. Yet are the classic cliché story of bitterness/And I would have Yet The Fray has the potential despite the fact they are from a teenagers jamming in basements stayed up with you all night had debut album, How to to be overlooked because their city that lacks a prominent mu- and finally making it big. I known how to save a life.” The sound is reminiscent of a hodge- sic scene, they are on the verge Simply put, the Fray’s debut lyrics, because they are Slade’s Save a Life, is a $12 podge of so many music groups. of making it in a notoriously album, How to Save a Life, is a experiences, become painstak- They are part Switchfoot’s con- fickle industry. $12 therapy session. The title ingly honest and believable. therapy session. templative lyricism, part piano After winning Denver’s West- track is about Slade’s attempt On “Cable Car (Over My rock a lá Coldplay and Keane, word magazine’s top honor as to save a teenager he mentored Head),” the band’s first single, part U2’s catchy melodies, and best new artist, generating copi- from a severe drug addiction. Slade again sings: “I never when it clears.” The beauty of a everything in between. They ous song requests on the local His words are inevitably per- knew/I never knew that every- song like “Cable Car” lies in the are a reliable rock band with a radio circuit, and playing un- sonal and honest because the thing was falling through/ That diverse interpretations of the lis- formulated sound. Yet the lyri- countable sold-out shows, The emotional investment is there. everyone I knew was waiting on tener. For one person, the song cism, genuine honesty, and the Fray signed with Epic Records On “How to Save a Life,” Slade a cue/To turn and run when all I can mean frustration with the listener’s ability to relate to in 2004. hesitantly sings: “Try to slip needed was the truth/But that’s lack of honesty in society. For broad meaning make the album The Fray is comprised of past his defense/Without grant- how it’s got to be/It’s coming another, the song might depict worth the $12. members Isaac Slade (vocals, ing innocence/Lay down a list down to nothing more than the belief that ignorance is bliss.

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Weekend Showing Good Night, and Good Luck Kimball’s Twin Peaks 2:30 5:00 7:30 Scene ����������������� THE CATALYST ������� Battle of the Bands: Winner takes Ice Age premiere time slot in Gaylord Hall. The event will control an applauseometer or with the Trey Anastasio Band to Tyler Adams The bands will have fif- Guest Writer take place on Saturday, Novem- rockometer. This performance come to CC. ber 19 from 8 PM until midnight. teen minutes to present will be judged by two of our Livesounds has put a lot of Eleven bands will express very own CC faculty members, time and effort into creating the The Christians created the bat- their musical fervor, skill, and an action packed, guitar John Steinspring and Paul My- event and “hope that it will be tle of the bands in the fourth ability to rock the shoelaces off row. After all the bands have a great showcase of the musical century as a battleground for of dance-inclined CC students. wailing, head banging, played, the two professors will talent at CC.” Due to budgetary presenting opposing dogmatic Much like warriors in Mortal beat bumping and heel perform a short set with their issues Livesounds will not be interpretations through musi- Combat, each band brings a dif- own band and then reveal the serving alcohol at the event. cal representation. Often times ferent musical style to the table; tapping winning group. Hopefully the CC Battle of the these ancient musical wars led from techno to bluegrass and Aside from the crowd’s re- Bands will not turn into all out to riots and bloodshed. Now from hippy to hipster, styles performance. spect and a the pat on the back, warfare with guitars and drum this age-old and gruesome form will be flung up and thrown the champions will win a time sticks flying the way fourth cen- of musical combat is coming to down in deadly opposition. The audience, but there will only be slot before the main musical act tury Christian musical battles the Colorado College campus in bands will have 15 minutes to one victor. at Ice Age on Saturday, Novem- turned from musical fun into one night of revelry and rock. present an action-packed, gui- Unlike the Hollywood rendi- ber 10. Livesounds has hired the nay saying and then all-out The only place to contain tar wailing, head banging, beat tions of battle of the bands and four-piece rock band from San stoning. But the structure of the such a chaotic, emotion-filled, bumping and heel tapping per- talent show performances, the Francisco, Tea Leaf Green, to battle of the bands can tend to cutthroat, winner-take-all musi- formance. All participants may school has not hired a partially headline Ice Age. The band will bring the hooligan inside of us cal showdown is the main stage win the love and respect of the dressed, high-heeled harlot to be taking a break from their tour out. So be prepared. Tea Leaf Green: Band rocks Cali fest, heads for CC’s Ice Age Dan Foldes [laughs].” in me now—I can’t get rid of Guest Writer The bulk of Tea Leaf’s lyrics them [laughs]. Pretty much if are crafted by keyboardist/lead it’s loud and distorted, I like it.” San Francisco rock and rollers, vocalist, Trevor Garrod. His sen- Bassist/vocalist, Milky Cham- Tea Leaf Green will be playing at sitive lyrics and emotive singing bers adds his own distinct fla- this years Ice Age concert at CC, are central to the band’s mes- vor to Tea Leaf Green through which is scheduled for December sage. Clark says, ”Our songs dynamic and funky bass lines, 10, 2005. are about life in America. This and his self-written hip-hop comes a lot from Trevor’s up- numbers like “Planet of Green This June, at the Wakarusa Mu- bringing on a farm-slash-win- Love” and “Snoop.” sic Festival in Lawrence, Kansas ery in rural California.” The band is rounded out by today’s top live bands, such as Here are a few lines from Scott Rager, whose drumming The String Cheese Incident, Garrod’s “Earth and Sky:” “I leads the band when needed, Umphrey’s McGee, and Tea don’t go to school/ I don’t go while other times flawlessly Leaf Green wrote an astound- ���������������������� to churches/ I don’t visit grave- follows soloing by Garrod or ing new chapter in the annals of Tea Leaf Green is scheduled to play at Livesounds’ Ice Age. The group yards/ I don’t know the purpose Clark. music history. will take a break on its tour with Trey Anastasio to visit CC. of ‘em/ I’m living in between/ What most separates Tea Leaf In the festival environment The earth and sky.” from other improv rock bands, where “the music never stops,” was obvious that Tea Leaf Green creasing recognition nationwide Clark’s guitar work is also is that when they jam, they the energy of bands and fans had cultivated something very for their superb song-writing essential Tea Leaf Green’s never digress into musical mud- intensifies throughout the day, special. and electrifying performances. songs—his soloing causes their diness—someone is always do- and hopefully culminates at When I interviewed Tea Leaf’s Tea Leaf Green just finished live performances to ascend to ing something interesting and night. guitarist Josh Clark over the recording their fourth album, continually higher euphonious meaningful with his instrument. For me, on the first official phone on Monday, October 24, “Taught to Be Proud,” set for peaks. He is a master of musi- Clark comments, “When a jam night of Wakarusa, the day’s he had just returned to his San release on November 15. Clark cal pinnacles that have his audi- gets to be too different from the energy climaxed at around 2 Francisco home from a round speaks about the beautiful Men- ences screaming for more. song, it tends to get long and AM when Bay Area rockers Tea of frisbee golf. As we spoke, he docino, CA studio where they “I intimately study the work boring. Don’t get me wrong, it’s Leaf Green wailed at the Camp- was painting a picture of a leaf. recorded. “The studio was lit- of George Harrison . . . basically fun as shit to go on that journey, ground Stage. “If you like classic rock, you’d erally in a barn, so when night- Beatles guitar,” Clark explains. but many journeys have been By the end of the band’s first like our band,” Clark avows. fall came, bats started buzzing “And then there are the big ones taken [already]. We do take hard-hitting number, “Pansper- “Maybe you’d think one of us around our heads as we were [whose guitar work I study] like those kinds of risks though, but mic De-Evolution,” the whole was ugly or something [laughs], playing,” Clark says. “They Angus Young, Hendrix, and we don’t overdo it.” audience was screaming—it but we have nice songs.” Tea didn’t hit us or anything though, Jimmy Page. Their music is just Leaf Green has been gaining in- because they’ve got their radar

This is Collective Rumbling, ly into one show. The music Senior dance shows: the senior dance project of Casey swings from Michael Jackson to Dance majors put education to work Avaunt, Mimi Cave, Maya Craig, Air and costume design ranges and Hilary Palanza. It is a full from leotards to jumpsuits; it Evan Huggins length show, incorporating cho- is a vast spectrum of art and Scene Editor reography from all four dancers movement incorporated into and talent from the entire de- one coherent display. “We be- partment. The girls have come gan with a general theme, and together to create a piece of art, then discovered that we each melding their specific strengths have different things to say,” as both dancers and choreog- explained Cave. “The only way raphers to construct something we could say them is through unified and beautiful. “We have our own dances. That is where danced together for so long that the name comes from, at least we know what we can contrib- the collective part; the rumbling ute to each others dances and is because with all four of us to- what we can each bring to the gether, we can hopefully ignite table,” said Palanza. “This gives a larger response amongst our the skeleton [of a senior show] a audience members.” little more strength.” The show will be premier- The group became unified ing this weekend in Armstrong under one name while living Theater, forming the culmina- in Maine last summer and par- ���������������������� tion of three months of inten- (From left: Casey Avaunt, Maya Craig, Hilary Palanza, and Mimi Cave) ticipating in the Bates College Senior Casey Avaunt pratices for sive rehearsing. “Something the dance festival. “It originally this weekend’s perfomance. audience has to understand is ���������������������� started as just Casey, Hilary, and are new choreography and one that dance is about more than the stage. They pulse and twist I,” explained Cave. “Then we is improvisation. They have just movement,” saed Craig, “ I The stage is empty. A tall man all spent time together in Maine would hope that people watch- wearing cut-off jeans and a in rhythm, converging on the been rehearsed relentlessly and empty frame. Their movements and it seemed only natural that technically enhanced with lights ing the show give as much focus black beanie carries a large Maya would be a part of it.” to the conceptual aspects of each wooden frame up the stairs. straddle the line between grace and music through the phenom- and chaos. With time, the mu- The show has been under con- enal talent and determination of dance as to the composition it- With a hard thump the legs fall struction since the beginning of self.” Conception occurs at 8 PM and the frame stands indepen- sic intensifies and they are all the choreographers themselves, within the frame, jolting, thrust- this semester and has taken on all of the dancers and tech crew. on Friday, with further show- dently, alone in center stage. a magnificent shape in a very ings at 3:30 PM and 8 PM Satur- Air’s “People in the City” is ing and turning in unison. More Although the girls have vary- dancers emerge and everything short period of time. Of the 10 ing styles when it comes to day. Collect for the rumbling! heard as four dancers gradually pieces being preformed, eight emerge from separate corners of begins to move. choreography, they mesh nice- Features ih nedh ad Kraynik. and Underdahl with experience the recounted selton Casselton. said education,” requested and one point they brought up AIDS At adolescents. Tanzanian local with discussion long a had with the was went I that Americans of I group time second there. The center community a “My of group. construction the funded church church school high a with before twice zania selton. curb its spread,” continued Cas- to vital is “Education disease. to the propagation of the deadly lead silence and myth, norance, Ig- proliferation. its for reasons largest the of one is silence this AIDS—it’s And Underdahl. stated about taboo,” talk to like prevention of AIDS. and danger, science, the about teach to order in Kihesa in tacts con- established and and travel lodging, organized funds, raised have Kraynik Jessica and Casselton, Jane Underdahl, nah Ha- HIV. and AIDS surrounds Kihesa, Tanzania to to fight the silence that travel will women ed disease. disregard- this has people three Iringa, it is estimated that one in of section a Kihesa, In tested. is everyone not However, have AIDS. 10% about Tanzania, in are infected. Of all people tested who those for given is help any if little and it, have they admit izens do not talk about it, do not ing with AIDS are shunned. Cit- liv- people Tanzania, Iringa, In ������ AIDS inTanzania One evening last spring Cas- spring last evening One Tan- to been has Casselton don’t Tanzania in “People CC three break, winter This Will Harrington Staff Writer ����������������������� �������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������������� ������������� ���� �������������������������������������������� �������������������������������� ������ �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� The disease. second day, according the to the about knows ally actu- elders of group the how much out find will women the day first The session. each established for been has riculum cur- specific fairly Aeach. days three for 18 groupsof two teach what theyhavelearned. teach and villages their to turn derdahl. The elders will then re- Un- said Tanzania,” in distance a quite is that speak, us hear to Some are traveling over 50 miles and leaders who wewilltalkto. elders community 36 recruited “has contact, primary their mu, local populations. Enock Ugulu- will then spread the word to the elders The or leader. pastor community a normally is elder An AIDS. about elders munity com- teach will students three school. high in while build help selton Cas- that center community the in stay will They leaders. nity commu- various with into contact them put has couple The Tanzania. in year every of out months six spend that her church from couple a Fultz, Unis $500,” commented Casselton. donated Learning vice Ser- for Center the and discretionary funds, us his from gave $1,300 Celeste “President well. as active been has CC But friends. majority and family The from came total. in $7,700 money fortheeffort. of amounts large raising began and funds for CC and friends, ing a plan. 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Matt Chandler yon, a futile attempt to save his and Great Outdoors Colorado.” went down to the master plan AIDS Project to gain experi- Guest Writer family’s development dreams. With the space came all the re- meetings that the City Park and ence in the field. Etched into the sandstone walls sponsibilities of deciding how Recreation Department had. Ric These three women are still Second chances can be given of the canyon are scars left by to use it. As an Open Space area, Geiman—who works for Park looking for donations, as any in the most bizarre places, in- the bulldozer blades, relics, it was up to the public to decide and Recreation and is a climber extra funds will be directed cluding, it turns out, to an old along with the mining tools and which activities should be al- as well—and I attended most to the orphanage and health forgotten canyon like Red Rock the factory foundations. Arti- lowed. Leiber says that it is al- of the meetings and got other clinic in Kihesa. “This is not Canyon. In recent months, Colo- facts from previous eras could ways important in projects like people so that we had a pres- a religious mission,” main- rado Springs rock climbers have be found around every corner, this to “find a balance between ence there. We said we wanted tained Casselton. The money been forgoing the usual after- under every shrub; rusted car natural resources and public to have climbing in the park.” will be used for basic supplies noon at the Garden of the Gods frames, utensils, miners’ equip- uses.” Many obstacles and con- Green, an adventure pho- and personnel at the two or- for the plethora of sport-climb- ment. siderations arose when creating tographer and the author of ganizations. If you’d like to ing routes at Red Rock Canyon A cat stalked something into a plan for this space. Generally, 15 books, including climbing donate, contact Luke Terra in Open Space. The story of how the bushes in Green’s back- a master plan is created by con- guides to Colorado, Utah, New the community service office at several local climbers developed yard. Green glanced over his sensus and then passed by the England, and Europe, knew a [email protected]. an old wilderness area into a fair bit about what made a suc- AIDS and HIV have become premier sport-climbing destina- cessful and safe climbing area. fairly common terms in Amer- tion is one of deep commitment “We found that most people ica’s cultural vocabulary. Films to not only a sport, but also to on the master planning com- and plays have confronted the that land. mittee were amicable to have epidemic as has the media. June Stewart Green walked into climbing in the park. Climbing 27 is national HIV testing day. his backyard, an unusually is viewed as a legitimate activ- The red ribbon is synonymous large acre lot in the downtown ity on public land around here. with the disease. Americans area. Gardens crisscrossed the It was a matter of people saying are, in general, educated about yard, and we carefully bypassed that we should go out there and AIDS. With a similar dialogue them to get to a table and some find out where the best places in Tanzania, the disease may chairs at the back of the yard. to climb would be.” Green, Gei- become less shameful, and its It is a typical Colorado Springs man, and Hostetler were told to spread may slow. afternoon in October. While it find the best areas in the Can- may have snowed several days yon to climb and present them that reason the climbs out at the ago, the sun is back out in force, to the committee. “[We] went Garden of the Gods are scarier driving temperatures up into out there and hiked around a and riskier. In Red Rock Can- the 80s. Green is dressed in a couple of times to try to iden- yon, they are modern construc- pair of old shorts and a polo tify which places which would tion expansion bolts that are1/2 shirt that looks like it may have the best places to climb. We inch diameter, at least four inch- been wore on more than a few then presented that as the idea es long. The bolts can hold be- rock climbing adventures. of a climbing area. Most people tween 3,000 and 3,800 pounds.” Green, along with several said that’s great, but there was Climbers have generally agreed other local climbers, developed a very small minority that said that the new bolts, coupled the new climbing areas at Red that there should be no climbing with expert placement makes, Rock Canyon Open Space lo- at all out there.” Red Rock much safer. Colorado cated off Highway 24 before Eventually the city gave the College senior Justin Straus, 21, Manitou Springs. Green talked climbers permission to proceed said, “It is definitely better pro- candidly of how he became in- in June 2004. Geiman remembers tected than the Garden. There volved, and spoke fiercely of his how he and the city—he had are climbs at the Garden that passion: climbing. Clearly this now become the city’s liaison are super scary. They have 50- is the glue that bound the men to the climbing project—chose year-old pitons that can be half who donated their time, sweat, those who would be the route pulled out of the rock.” Climb- and personal funds to this natu- developers in the canyon. “Basi- ers approve of the efforts of the ral beauty that has seen much cally, we looked at the climbers Red Rock Canyon crew. Will abuse in the past. who took the initiative to get in- Harrington, another CC senior, While its natural beauty is volved in the planning process said, knowledgeable climbers obvious, the canyon’s financial and this core group of climbers have established the routes in a potential was maddening to became the ones who were re- good safe way.” the Bock family. Portions of the sponsible for the new route ac- Red Rock Canyon’s routes 789-acre plot of land have been tivity and route selection.” They run from the beginner routes used over time as quarries, in- were able to start establishing found at most areas, to the in- dustrial parks, gold mines, a routes in August. sanely technical in some areas landfill, and a trailer park. John Instead of a hammer and a of the park. “It’s a great climb,” G. Bock began collecting parcels hand drill, these guys brought Green said grinning at me from of land in Red Rock Canyon in the big gun. The big gun in this across a path in Red Rock Can- the 1920s and 1930s. The canyon case is a two-handed power yon a couple of weeks after our was somewhat of an enigma to drill with a sixty-foot battery ex- first interview, “it get really ex- the Bock family. It was never citing near the top.” He was re- ���������������������������������������� tension cord. Brian Shelton, the to be a preserve, per se, but an ferring to his namesake climb, a Red Rock Canyon, a 789-acre tract of land located off of Highway owner of Front Range Climbing toughie called Green Squared. investment. In addition to run- 24 east of Manitou Springs, provides climbers with an alternative Company and another Red Rock ning a stable throughout the to The Garden of the Gods. pioneer, described carrying the Starkly contrasting the Garden twenties and thirties, many de- of the Gods, climbing in Red left shoulder as he talked excit- City of Colorado Springs. Issues unwieldy monster on difficult velopment ideas were planned climbs, “you have to drill where Rock Canyon is all about bal- and scrapped. John G. Bock left edly about the canyon. “When such as environmental impact, ance. Not only can holds disap- the city of Colorado Springs maintenance, trail work, and you can stand on something and Colorado Springs in the 1950s, lean really hard into the rock.” pear in seconds due to the crum- leaving the development of the acquired the land, myself and others had be considered. bling sandstone, but often times a few other people wanted to Green talked about his in- Even though many old school property to his sons John S. Bock climbers often try to set all the the holds are merely tiny divots and Richard Bock. make sure that we had climbing volvement with total humility. in the face. Red Rock Canyon access to the place. I had been But his commitment, as well climbs in an area while lead John S. Bock soon bought climbing, the Red Rock Canyon offers challenging climbs for a his brother’s portion and set hiking out there, but I couldn’t as that of his fellow climbers wide range of abilities. climb because it was private Ric Geiman, Bob Hostetler, and crew did it when they could but out on a quest to build the mac- did not sacrifice safety for pride Unlike the Garden of the daddy of all resorts. After years property.” Armed guards often Brian Shelton, allowed rock Gods, which has long since de- reminded him that he was tres- climbing enthusiasts from all when it came to leaving long of being ignored by the city of spaces between bolts. What re- teriorated into a tourist trap, Colorado Springs and investors passing. But not anymore. over the country to enjoy a rare Red Rock Canyon’s new life The property was purchased opportunity to climb 91 brand- mains is a refreshingly safe and alike, John S. Bock retreated to confidence-boosting area. will likely stretch long into the the canyon. He closed the area by the city of Colorado Springs new routes. They championed future. This is due to those who in 2003, after years of nego- the climbers’ cause, commit- The way the routes at Red to the public and posted armed Rock Canyon are protected is the are persistent enough to stand guards to patrol the property tiations with the Bock family. ting themselves to the develop- up for a sport and the preserva- Chris Leiber, City Manager for ment of a new climbing area in main difference between it and against trespassers. Only sev- the Garden of the Gods. Geiman tion of an old, forgotten canyon. eral mobile and rental homes Trails, Open Space, and Parks Colorado Springs. Green, Gei- The Canyon has been through (TOPS) said, “We started nego- man, and Hostetler attended said, “In the Garden you will were allowed into the canyon. climb up and find World War II a lot, from wilderness, to trash It is said that the frustrated tiations when TOPS first opened every public meeting to make dump, and seemingly every- [in late 1997] and the property sure that the climber’s voice and Korean War surplus pitons and bitter Bock would appar- that have been in the rock since thing in between. Second chanc- ently suffer fits of inspiration. was not actually bought until was heard. Green shrugged, es can come, even for a piece of 2003. It was bought for $12.5 “I thought you should be able the 60s and they are very cor- He would take a bulldozer and roded and dangerous. It was a land, if people are willing to be begin to carve roads in the can- million through a partnership to climb out there especially if persistent. with the Trust for Public Lands it’s going to be a city park. So I riskier sport back then and for Sports ������ ������������ ����������������� Apathetic campus shows little THE WEEK IN BRIEF ������������ support for anything but hockey Leah Zipperstein Although CC does have two on the local sports news, giving Hockey Staff Writer DI sports, I think it is safe to say props to those who have earned that we are a DIII school. The a “top notch” or “job well done.” The team faced the fifth-ranked most obvious difference between College athletes represent their no. 1 ranked hockey DI and DIII schools is size, but schools; therefore, we owe it to Wisconsin Badgers in Madison for a two-game series over another major difference is the them to acknowledge their hard the weekend. school’s ability to give out ath- work and commitment. The teams skated to a 2-2 tie on Friday night. The Tigers letic scholarships. As in every- Nevertheless, the sports page thing else, it comes down to the should do more than reconnect grabbed an early two goal lead with first period goals from money. Applaud the students fans and players. Sports are ev- Brett Sterling (llg, 9a) and Joe Crabb (2g, 2a). The Badgers who play DIII sports because erything from triumph to trag- responded with unanswered goals by Tom Gilbert and Jack they are playing for the love of edy and success to failure. They Skille (5g, 1a). the game and not the free ride. bring people together and tear Nevertheless, fans won’t start them apart. They are a stage On Saturday, the Badgers were too much for the visiting to care about DIII sports until Tigers. Wisconsin cruised to a 3-0 victory behind goals the schools themselves show an People go to the hockey from Adam Burish (2g, 4a), Joe Pavelski (5g, 7a) and interest, and that would negate Ross Carlson (2g, 4a). With the win, the Badgers (7-1- the whole idea of DIII. games because the school People go to the hockey 2, undefeated in WCHA play) moved up three spots to games because the school pumps money into that become the second-ranked team in the nation. The Tigers pumps money into that pro- (9-2-1, 4-1-1 in WCHA) are now ranked third nationally. gram. We are nationally recog- program. We are nation- nized for hockey, so supporting that team makes us feel like a ally recognized for hockey, part of the program. But what Volleyball about the other sports? They so supporting that team get left behind—or maybe that’s A fine season came to a disappointing conclusion last simply the way they are. makes us feel like a part I play on the women’s ten- Thursday in Spokane as the volleyball team lost 3-0 (30- nis team, and surely it would be of the program. But what 20, 30-17, 30-26) to host Whitworth College in the opening nice to see other students come round of the NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament. and support us during matches about the other sports? but it isn’t a major concern of Freshman outside hitter Anna Clithero led the Tigers with mine. For me, the tennis team 12 kills and nine digs. is simply an extension of high full of tension and excitement, The seventh-seeded ladies finished the season with a school athletics. I play a sport where one athlete leaves tasting I enjoy—get to travel and meet victory while the other is left to record of 21-9, while Whitworth, the number three seed new people—without the add- play a game of what if. in the tournament, moved to 21-4 with their victory. ed pressure of what a DI tennis While DIII sports do have Despite missing CC’s final 10 matches due to injury, their value, they aren’t the most team would demand. The situ- senior outside hitter Sarah Morrill was named a third- ation works perfectly for me, exciting to follow. The quality and I think this is the case for of play and amount of exposure team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches is much higher at the DI and Does anyone care about DIII many DIII athletes. There is no Association. Morrill finished the season with professional level; therefore, as 318 kills sports? Not really. I don’t expectation of fame and glory in a fan, I’m more invested in those and 229 digs. mean to sound harsh, but that’s the DIII world, because even at teams. Though I’m a loyal sup- the truth. Ask yourself this: the college level we play with- porter of my school, I’d much when is the last time you went out money. rather watch a UC Bearcats to a cross-country meet or wa- Even though there is a lack game on TV than see a CC Ti- Football ter polo game? Maybe you are of interest in DIII sports—most gers game live. The big games a better CC fan than I am, but I obviously noted in the low at- at the DI and professional level The football team ended its season on a bright note with a have never been to either and tendance—they still have an are full of action, but more than I don’t see myself going in the important role at our school. 58-52 triple-overtime victory over visiting Menlo College anything else they are simply future. I’m not arguing that we When teams might otherwise be on Saturday. Junior quarterback Chris Neal went 24-38 what counts. Nobody’s heard should attend more games, but forgotten, The Catalyst is the best of Bucknell’s Women’s Lacrosse for 403 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for four rather asking why we don’t. outlet for recognition. Friends touchdowns on the day. With his five catches for 144 and players alike can catch up team because even if they have, no one cares. Sports analysts yards (1 TD), senior wide receiver Jake Craig became don’t waste their time with DIII, Upcoming Events and so why should we? just the fourth CC football player to surpass 2,000 career I’m not suggesting that you receiving yards. The Tigers finished the season with a go to every sports event on campus, but it wouldn’t hurt to record of 2-8. ���������������� show a little support now and ����������������������� again. Though DIII sports don’t �������������������������������� get the hype, the competition Cross Country still exists. I won’t lie, I’m really ������������������������������� not that interested, but maybe Sophomore Julian Boggs finished third and senior Dan after rereading this article I could even persuade myself to Castaneda finished seventh in the NCAA West Regional get into the stands. in Salem, Oregon on Saturday. With their performances, Lastly, send out a big con- each qualified as individuals for this weekend’s Division ������������������ gratulation to the women’s vol- leyball team for making their III Championship in Delaware, Ohio. Boggs finished with ��������������������������������� eighth straight NCAA berth. a personal best time of 25:16.55 in the 8k while Castaneda ����������������������������������� Unfortunately they lost to Whit- finished with a personal best of 25:51.05. worth over the weekend, but ��������������������������������� they have still had an impres- sive season. Swimming & Diving On the reverse side, the men’s football team—which ������ had a rough season—finished The women placed third in a five team meet at Metro on a high note. They had an ex- State in Denver on Saturday. The meet included host ��������������������������� citing triple OT victory against Metro State, CC, DU, Colorado School of Mines and South ���������������������������� Menlo College last Saturday. Though DIII athletics aren’t the Dakota State. Leanne Dalton finished third in the 100-yd end all be all of sports, they are butterfly and the 500-yd freestyle. The ladies’ 200-yd free still worthy of some attention. relay team placed second with a time of 1:44.52. So get in the game or watch the For the men, Andrew Mullen finished second in the 200- ����������������� game or even read about it. Just do something. yd individual medley. �������������������������������������� Sports ����������������� ������������ ������ CC Hoops: Preview of the upcoming season Melanie Auguste who, she says, with a percentage of .406. Kolbe and the success of the team will Women’s basketball is “expected to contribute im- converted 80 three-point at- hinge largely on their ability to mediately.” tempts on the season. move and shoot the ball. Jack Simons the team’s first task is to fill the Joining Kolbe up front will Sports Editor void she has left. Udall aver- Player to Watch: be sophomore Paige Whitney. aged 14.2 ppg, 12.9 rpg and 1.7 More of a low-post threat, Whit- , apg last year. Liz Kolbe ney averaged 7.5 ppg on 38% Head Coach: sophomore guard/forward As of Wednesday, the team shooting last season. Megan Kelly Mahlum only had six players capable of Alexander is also a capable low- Assistant Coach: taking part in a full practice. Last year’s stats: post player. With Udall’s injury, the team Sarah Jurewicz • 12.2 PPG, team’s second- will become more backcourt- leading scorer What to Expect Assistant Coach: oriented, with an emphasis on • 2.2 APG, second-most apg How the team reacts to losing Mickey Jurewicz outside shooting. on team Udall for the season will be big. Assistant Coach: • 4.0 rpg, team’s second-lead- This is a young team who came Backcourt into the season with lofty goals. Cody Smith Head Coach Kelly Mahlum ing rebounder • 1.5 steals per game, third- The injury to Udall has forced Captains: describes her collective back- them to reappraise their situa- court as “the best group of most SPG on team Ashley Johnson • tion, but if some things go right guards” she has had since tak- 405 3-pt. field goal percent- & age best on team they should still be tough. Says ��������������������������� ing over as head of the women’s Mahlum, “Before the season • 80 3-pt. shots made, most The Women’s basketball team pre- Ashley Steichen team five years ago. This group started, I was very excited about is led by seniors Ashley Steichen on team pares for a tournament hosted • the potential this team held. I and Ashley Johnson, as well as 27.4 MPG, only Tarn Udall at CC. See upcoming events for am still excited, we just need to game times and opponents. junior Megan McCallister. Mc- logged more time on the Last Year court get everyone healthy. Once we 8-17 overall, 6-6 at home, 2-8 Callister led the team in assists do that, we will start to see how away, 0-3 on neutral courts last year, handing out 2.3 dimes good we really can be.” a game. Steichen was the team’s With so many injury prob- Overview Liz Kolbe seems to be the lems and such a small roster to third-leading scorer, averaging Frontcourt player most capable of creating Injuries are the early story Technically, sophomore Liz begin with, it will be crucial that 7.6 ppg. her own shot. Look for her to for the ladies. Last year’s Asso- Kolbe is a guard. With the in- the those who are healthy stay Steichen was also the team’s get as many touches as possible ciation of Division III Indepen- jury to Tarn Udall, however, it healthy and those who are in- second-best three-point shooter, both in the lane and on the pe- dents Player of the Year, sopho- seems Kolbe will have to play jured recover. Look for trainer shooting .405 from beyond the rimeter. The team just seems more center Tarn Udall, was inside and out. She was the sec- Jason Fox to play an important arc. Johnson can also knock calmer when she has the ball. expected to be the focal point of ond-leading scorer on the team role here. Also, foul trouble down the trey. Guard play will be huge. the offense. Udall was lost for last year with an average of 12.2 could be a problem with such a Mahlum looks for big things Mahlum calls this the best group the season after suffering an in- ppg. In addition, she was the short bench. from freshman point guard of guards she’s coached at CC, jury during early practices, and team’s top three-point shooter,

Jack Simons an issue as you might think. season and his 7.9 ppg tied him “a very good rebounder and Sports Editor Backcourt: Of the twelve with Nash for third on the team. physical player.” Spelling Nash Player to Watch: players on the team’s roster, Other key outside shooters will and Mares at the forward spot Adam Mares Head Coach: Senior Forward Mike McCubbin Assistant Coach: Last years stats Nick Mayer • 10.2 PPG, team’s second- Assistant Coach: leading scorer Erik Jackson • 6.0 RPG, team’s third-lead- Assistant Coach: ing rebounder • 1.9 offensive rebounds per Charles Maclean game, second-most on team • .5 BPG, team’s second-lead- ing shot blocker Last year • 1.4 APG, team’s third-lead- 9-16 overall, 5-1 at home, 2-8 ing assist man away, 2-7 on neutral courts • 29.2 MPG, only Mike Reich Men’s Basketball logged more time on the Overview court Last year’s team was hurt ��������������������������� by injuries to guards. Ball-han- CC’ Men’s Basketball optimistically prepares for the season. The Tigers’ play their first game this weekend McCubbin on Mares: dling and distribution became against Willamette at CSU in Pueblo. The game is part of a two-day tournament hosted by CSU. “He’s poised for a big se- real question marks. To avoid nior season.” similar problems this year, Head nine are listed as guards. include freshmen Nate Brod- will be sophomore and former Coach Mike McCubbin brought Sophomore transfer Joe man and Lincoln Deffenbaugh. soccer player Brian Bones. in five new guards during the Boylan will start at point guard. McCubbin calls Brodman the off-season. Senior Max Schuman (5.9 ppg, “best shooter on the team.” What to expect fouled out of four games, lead- If this team can get out and Of course the concern now 2.5 apg) played this position last ing the team in that category. run early and often they should shifts to the frontcourt. The Ti- year but injuries forced him to Frontcourt Nash fouled out of two games. Senior Adam Mares will be be fine. A lot will depend on gers now have only two play- forego a senior season. Boylan An injury to either of these guys the primary frontcourt threat how quickly a team with so ers over 6’3”, and one of them seems to be the team’s strongest could put the team in crisis on a team without a true center. many newcomers can develop a (Mike Nash) probably won’t be penetrator. Freshman Jerrell mode. Mares was the team’s second- strong chemistry. McCubbin is able to play opening weekend. Sweet, who also plays football, With so many guards, the leading scorer last year, averag- concerned but hopeful: “Many With so little size and so will spell Boylan at the point team will have to play at an ac- ing 10.2 ppg. He was also the new faces and some late arriv- many guards, the team will as the season begins. McCub- celerated pace, which is likely team’s third-leading rebounder, ing players (Michael Nash and have no choice but to force an bin expects injured freshman to lead to more turnovers. Last grabbing six boards a game. Jerrell Sweet—football; Lance accelerated speed of play, with Lance Jacobs to emerge as chief year’s team averaged four more McCubbin describes the 6-6 Jacobs—injury rehab) may slow emphasis on fast-breaking, pen- backup to Boylan as the season turnovers a game than its oppo- Mares as “very skilled for a big- early progress, but by mid-sea- etration, and outside shooting. continues. McCubbin describes sition. On a run-and-gun team, ger guy.” son the team should gel and It will be interesting to see Jacobs as his “top recruit” and however, turnover margin is far Accompanying Mares in the display great shooters and fast how the team comes out with- as a player with “a strong back- less important than turnover frontcourt will be senior for- pace to be very competitive.” out the graduated Mike Reich. ground as a scorer.” margin. Last year’s team was ward Mike Nash. Nash, who The lack of depth in the front- Reich was last year’s Associa- Strong outside shooting will outscored by its opponents by also plays football, led the team court could be huge. Mike Nash tion of Division III Independents be essential to the team’s suc- an average of nearly nine ppg. in field goal percentage, shoot- and Adam Mares will have to Player of the Year, and his 25.7 cess. Sophomore shooting guard If this team can bring that num- ing .500 from the floor on the log serious minutes for the Ti- ppg represented over a third of Nick Rogerson is expected to ber down and keep its turnover year. He also tied for third on gers to hang with bigger teams the team’s scoring. Of course, step up as the team’s primary numbers under control, they the team in scoring last year —and chances are every team with all the new guys, half the outside threat. Rogerson, whom could be exciting to watch. with 7.9 ppg and was the team’s they play will be bigger. The team never even played with McCubbin describes as a “great second-leading rebounder with big men will have to be careful Reich, so this may not be as big shooter with deep range,” shot .392 from three-point range last 6.5 rpg. McCubbin calls Nash not to foul out. Last year, Mares Opinions ������� THE CATALYST ������������������

The party scene cannot be frats’ biggest ����� Student argues for Greeks: priority as they are up for review Warren Pettine friends I never would have had have engaged in while part of campus housing within walking ��������������������������� Staff Writer the opportunity to associate Colorado College would take distance. There is no point in ���������������������������������� with and am much better for up the rest of The Catalyst. moving all seniors on campus ������������������������������ My fraternity, Phi Gamma knowing. It gives many people Indeed, Volunteer Action, CC’s unless the school wishes to ������������������������������ Delta, was recently suspended who otherwise have nothing premiere volunteer association, further isolate the students from in common a starting point for was founded by a member of the population of Colorado ������������������������������ for the duration of the semester. building relationships. Kappa Alpha Theta in the 70s. Springs. Our dormitories are �������������������������������� The administration threw every possible charge they could at us Whether one is aware Greek associations not all of the quality of Arthur ��������������������������� and will possibly terminate our of it or not, almost all social contribute all these constructive House or Jackson House or the ���������������������������� chapter during eighth block. functions that bring the campus actions at no expense to Western Ridge Apartments. ���������������������������� This is not an attack on a single together are either organized the school or the rest of the Unless the school drastically �������������������������������� fraternity: the administration is by the Greek associations or by student body. Without Greek reprioritizes, there will be no members of Greek associations. organizations many positive more student housing built in ��������������������������� forcibly altering the very essence If the Greek system goes, so aspects of Colorado College the next 10 years. That means ����������������������������� of Colorado College. CC is changing. Our national do these vital opportunities would diminish dramatically. the living conditions at CC will ����������������������������� rank is rising, the admission rates to socialize outside of the Alumni ties to CC are decrease dramatically with the ���������������������������� are becoming more selective, classroom. Think how many strengthened by the Greek abolition of the Greek system ���������������������������� and the intellectual atmosphere fewer social gatherings have system. The Greek system and transition of all students is thickening. Some in the occurred this year compared to at Colorado College has a into campus housing. administration have decided last. The absence of the Greek beneficial relationship with Those schools that do not Greek life will not be part of our system would result in even the school’s alumni. By giving host a Greek system provide ��������������������������� future. This is a grave mistake more drastic reductions, greatly these former students real other social organizations ����������� for a number of reasons. deteriorating the community connections with current through the school to take its Greek culture at CC is and atmosphere of Colorado students, Greek associations place. The administration has not that of CU or CSU. We are College. strengthen the bonds these announced no plans for any Greek associations are graduates feel toward their sort of system to fill that role. ������� fundamentally different in more than glorified drinking alma mater. Because of this, In addition, the school would ��������������������������� positive a way. The Colorado Springs Police Department has clubs. They encourage former Greeks are more inclined have to pay someone to do what ����������������������������� thanked Greek organizations student involvement in all to support Colorado College the Greeks currently provide ���������������������������������� for managing the risks and extracurricular activities. by sending their children here, for free. Therefore, tuition ������������������������������������ safety issues at parties in a Members of the Greek system assisting new graduates, and would have to rise if the school ��������������������������������� sound manner. Unlike those at are highly active in the campus contributing financially to the wishes to maintain a social community. While Greeks make school. atmosphere. �������������������������������� state schools, Colorado College up only 15% of the student Donations from Greek By attacking the Greek �������������������������������� fraternities are extremely integrated in the campus as body, they hold 80% of the alumni make up a large portion system, the administration is ������������������������������� a whole. Greeks here foster leadership positions. This kind of money the college receives. attacking the very culture of �������������������������������� and protect a vital sense of of involvement is encouraged Former Greeks helped make Colorado College. Students ���������������������������������� community. by all Greek associations. possible the renovation of here work very hard and �������������������������������� Last year, several ugly Drinking does occur, but it is Washburn field and construction expect a vibrant social scene not universal, and it would of the Tutt Science building. to accompany this. Due to our ���������������������������������� incidents occurred involving be incorrect to define Greeks The school needs $105 size and close-knit nature, the ����������� fraternities at the state schools. This caused the expulsion of strictly in connection with million to build the new CC community has always several chapters and review of alcohol. While social events Cornerstone Arts Center, Health provided a safe environment for the alcohol policies at schools hosted by Greeks may be their and Fitness Center, and future students to explore and enjoy throughout the state. The Greek most visible sign on campus, library. If the administration their time in college. organizations on campus fully they are by no means the only alienates a large portion of By dismantling the off- support the review of alcohol’s or even the largest aspect of Greek alumni, it will become campus social scene along role on campus. Fraternities Greek life. extremely difficult—if not with the Greek system the C at CC regularly attend both Upperclassmen consciously impossible—to find money for administration will destroy the alcohol and sexual assault cultivate class attendance and these intended additions. atmosphere of CC that so many seminars to better understand academic rigor in new members. Colorado College is unique value. There is no reason for the realities of these situations. Phi Gamma Delta has had the compared with other top liberal this. It will hurt the experience of ������������������� Indeed, the incident prompting highest cumulative GPA of any arts schools and should not be all current and future students. ������������� Phi Gamma Delta’s suspension organization on campus for a made to fit a mold. Of the top Colorado College will become ������������������� could have been much worse number of years running, and 15 liberal arts schools in the a different place—a much more �������������������������� without the conscientious action other Greek associations are country, only one-third host a boring and unfriendly place. of a brother. high on the list as well. Greek system. Of the top 10 only We need support. Only Greek organizations tie The number of volunteer one-fifth support Greeks. The with the help of non-Greeks •OPINIONS POLICY• campus together. There is no other hours Greeks are responsible administration has made it clear and alumni will the Greek structure on campus that brings for organizing or contributing to Greek leaders that the future system survive. Talk to your comprise a substantial portion of the system is in question as friends, parents, and siblings THE OPINIONS REPRE- together such intellectually, of Colorado College’s total the college transitions into a to decide for yourself whether SENTED IN THIS SEC- socio-economically, and racially diverse individuals and output. Sigma Chi’s Iain Hyde premier liberal arts institution. Greek associations are good TION DO NOT REFLECT is organizing a volunteer The problem is that our situation for Colorado College. Don’t let THOSE OF THE EDITOR, groups. Through membership and activities open to all effort to assist victims of is fundamentally different than a handful of people decide the PUBLISHER, OR ANY- Hurricane Katrina. The Gab that of Williams, Amherst, future of our college. ONE OTHER THAN THE campus, Greek life is an essential element in CC social Pando scholarship could not Bowdoin, Middlebury, or The administration has AUTHOR HER/HIMSELF. cohesiveness. Membership in have been established last year any of the other non-Greek refused to speak with Catalyst ALL SUBMISSIONS TO Greek associations spans the without the help of Phi Gamma campuses. This difference is reporters on this issue. If they are THE OPINIONS EDITOR entire range of students without Delta. The sorority Delta also a major draw for many going to rid the school of such MAY BE EDITED FOR regard for differences. Gamma regularly volunteers potential students. an integrated and important FORM, CONTENT AND/ My association with Phi at a school for the deaf and Colorado Springs is not institution, they should do so OR LENGTH. Gamma Delta has brought me blind. The list of philanthropic Middlebury, Vermont. We have with the full support of students, and volunteer activities Greeks an abundance of cheap off- faculty, and alumni. ��������������������� Letter from the Editors: A correction We would like to retract various errors made in last week’s issue of The Catalyst. Because of imbal- ���������������������� anced text on our pages, we printed Blair Woodbury’s article on Hugo Chavez in the News rather than Opinions. In retrospect, we feel that this decision was extremely disrespectful to the writer. Un- ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� fortunately, we made an editorial decision to alter the content of Woodbury’s story in order to make ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� it more appropriate for the News section, thus removing the visibility of his voice. In this process, �������� ��������� ����� ����� ������ ������ �� ��������� �������� ���� ������������ ���� we made factual errors to the story’s content, and would like to apologize for the disrespect this ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� exhibits to all of our writers. Additions to Woodbury’s story that were not his own writing included ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� the qualifier, “substantial,” in the sentence “Furthermore, Robertson’s incendiary, threatening com- ������������������������������� ments received no rebuke from the White House, to which he has substantial connections.” In ad- dition, the final paragraph printed with Woodbury’s story was a conclusion written by the editors, Deadline not by the writer. We would like to apologize to Blair Woodbury, as well as our entire staff of writers Wednesday 6:00 pm who may feel marginalized by this mistake. Email Sincerely, [email protected] Alix Dunn, Editor in Chief Jaimie Stevenson, News Editor Opinions ����������������� THE CATALYST ������� Prison-like dorm: Mathias as instigator of sophomore slump Jack Simons plans, no passions, no appeal. know too well by now, I led reason, I stopped to look around basketball court. I needed the Sports Editor Members of the fairer sex can Dipsoluscious to the A-League myself. What I saw pleased me very sort of distraction now so attest to this in particular: I was Intramural basketball champi- at first: I saw the very court I attractively offered by the Math- I was an abomination my soph- a loathsome, empty creature. onship. was standing on—a bunch of ias/Tutt area. But these were omore year at CC. And I was terribly unhappy. These are things that make dudes playing the game that not there then, and in order to My super senior brethren I can’t tell you how much me happy, moments that make I love; I saw kids playing Fris- escape the day, I lazily turned to will remember it well—perhaps sleep I’ve lost hating myself for me want to search for more of bee on that marvelous circular other, less-healthy distractions. fondly, in fact. I was a drunken the decisions I made—or avoid- their kind. And for so long— field in front of that shiny new I sit back, still, and won- legend, one of those guys. . . . ed—my sophomore year. For so particularly my sophomore science building; I saw a group der whether things would have Maybe some of you “true long, I was entirely immobilized year—I was lost even to the no- of campus golfers well on their been much different if I’d only seniors” have a Jack Simons by the weight of my guilt. For tion of such fulfillment. In the way to an unforgettable after- lived in Mathias one year earlier story from your freshman year. years, for shame, I could not years since I moved out of 321 noon; I saw sunbathing ladies or a couple years later (the reno- Maybe I fell on you at a party. move! Mathias, I’ve looked back on my and spliff-smoking gentlemen; Maybe you found me passed Over time, however, and SYE as an unavoidable disaster. and a guy with a guitar serenad- All I want is Super Bowl out on some stairs. Maybe I bit by bit, this weight has lifted. That was just what I was doing, I ing his girl. I saw all this and I tickets for the next three vomited on you. Maybe you I’ve got a hell of a long way to have told myself. I was bent on was pleased: here was life, and were there when I tried, over go, but I’m proud to report that self-destruction. Nothing and no- life was good. years. The Broncos and over again, to drop into that I have rediscovered my passion- body could’ve stopped me, then. . . But then my gaze turned quarter-pipe on a skateboard (I ate self! Well, I’m here to say that east. East, and there it stood— are sure to win a Su- didn’t know how to skateboard. this simply was not the case. that old mountain of misery. Even if I could, I couldn’t see, The year I lived in As I said, I’ve managed to shed Mathias: where memories went per Bowl in that time man!). Mathias was, without much of the guiltweight I put to die. But suddenly it didn’t span, and the only thing Or maybe you just had a on during sophomore year. But look so imposing. That day, from class with me. I was comatose. question, the worst year certainly some remains, and this where I stood, I could’ve sworn that could come close My grades didn’t slip much be- is only fair, because—though Mathias was nothing more than cause I (like to think I) had most to live in that infamous I was obviously “out of con- a building—not the devourer of to erasing the memory of my professors convinced I trol”—of course I did plenty souls I’d come to know it as. But was the strong, silent type. All edifice! of conscious damage to myself what had changed? Save that of my sophomore year I had to do was write good pa- and to my people. This is my new sustainable living (or what- would be to watch Jake pers. If I wrote good papers Wondering how and where guilt—a part of me, still. But ever it is) wing, the structure they assumed I was just shy, I made this discovery? Look the weight I shed, where did is exactly as it was three years Plummer hoist a trophy that I could only express myself no further than Stewart Field that go? ago. No, it wasn’t the building in writing. and the big gym at El Pomar. To know the answer to this that had changed, it was its sur- or two. So make it hap- This was the angle I played I should’ve known earlier to question, you need only first roundings—and dramatically! for half my CC career. The search for my fiery half precise- know this: The year I lived in You see, I just happened to pen. strong, silent type is not easily ly where I left him my senior Mathias was, without question, live in Mathias during a tran- approached, and I didn’t want year of high school—all along, the worst year to live in that in- sition year. Compare this to vation/construction of the Sci- anyone near me. If a professor he was waiting for me on the famous edifice! a rebuilding year for a sports ence Center wasn’t really com- had come close, he or she would soccer field and on the basket- I suppose I always knew franchise. Or puberty. Ask the plete until the start of last year, most certainly have smelled it ball court. this on some level, but it only Atlanta Hawks or your zitty but trust me, ’05 bore the brunt on me. And he or she would This has been the happiest became clear to me recently. kid sister—transition years are of the desolation). All I know is, have really seen: I may have been of reunions: I just concluded a On a sunny day last week I was no fun. During my sophomore though I’m sure a change of sur- silent, but I was anything but veritable renaissance year with shooting some hoops on the bas- year, the Mathias area was just roundings couldn’t have done strong. the men’s soccer team and last ketball court just west of Math- starting to move toward what too much to stop my runaway You see, there was so little spring, as many of you perhaps ias. At some point, and for some it is now. Tutt Science Cen- train, it certainly couldn’t have to me in those days. I had no ter was—for the entire f***ing made the situation any worse. year!—but a skeleton of a build- My sophomore year in ing. There was no circular field, Mathias, I abandoned my pas- Words of wisdom for a trying time no basketball court, no volley- sions. I turned my back on soc- ball pit, no nothing! All was cer and basketball and pretend- end in sight, it may be time or other types of leisure and Members of this beloved mud. ed they didn’t exist. I know I to seek out some additional exercise that you enjoy) into community: As I looked around myself couldn’t have done this forever, support and assistance. On each day . . . even if it is just a once more that day, I tried to but I really feel that, if I’d seen Some of you have read what the flip side, you may find little. Make a point to seek out imagine the area as it had been soccer on that circular field and follows before. I thought, yourself wanting to “bury things that make you happy in my time. Quite simply, what seen basketball when I walked however, that recent events yourself” in work. This, too, (playing with small children, it was was the precise opposite to and from class every day I warranted resending these can be normal and helpful for watching sunsets, listening of what it is now. It was a dead wouldn’t have been able to ig- thoughts on grief. I wanted a time . . . though work will not to music that connects you and dirty place, and I hated it. nore these things for as long as to take a moment to alert banish your feelings or cause to the best parts of your life, What really upset me—and I did (just as I was unable to ig- you to and reflect upon some your feelings to disappear. It needlepoint, bowling . . . you upsets me still—is the fact that, nore the desolation—always the of the likely reverberations will merely postpone the time get the idea). Make a practice though the Mathias area was desolation). that follow from a tragic loss frame in which they get your of calling to mind the things nothing like beautiful before its And so finally we come to and the process of grieving. attention. in your life for which you are renovation, it certainly was no my point: I seek reparations Whether or not you knew Julia It is also incredibly grateful . . . and sharing those post-apocalyptic scene. And from whoever decided to start Minard well, her death raises important during times of with the people who are most there was a basketball court! For the Mathias/Tutt Science Cen- questions and concerns in grief to be especially aware important to you. Draw from God knows how many years be- ter project in the summer of relation to which we all live and of the desire to “numb” your your spiritual practices, faith fore my arrival there had been a 2002. You bear the remainder struggle. We become aware of feelings by using alcohol and/ perspective, and support full court basketball court out- of the guilt I once carried and the stark vulnerabilities that are or drugs. Many substances communities to sustain you side Mathias, and the exact year I’m offering you a clean way to a part of living life, and how (alcohol and marijuana come through difficult experiences. I moved in, they ripped it up! unload it. All I want is Super easy it is to take our safety and particularly to mind) have a Grief takes time to My greatest trouble sopho- Bowl tickets for the next three one another for granted. If you depressive effect, making your work through and leaves us more year was simply finding years. The Broncos are sure to are a parent (especially of girls grieving harder rather than forever changed. Whether something to do with myself. win a Super Bowl in that time or young women), Julia’s death easier. The temporary effects those changes make us more Those who know me recog- span, and the only thing that may affect you in ways you of substances wear off, leaving grateful and fully alive or nize that I was in a pretty low could come close to erasing the didn’t anticipate. us each with the feelings we more diminished and cynical place anyway back then. Some memory of my sophomore year Do not be surprised to had in the first place. Alcohol is up to each one of us—and things had happened, the sorts would be to watch Jake Plum- find that you may feel more and drugs can also increase a all of us together. There are of things that lead one to believe mer hoist a trophy or two. So absent-minded and forgetful sense of isolation or the belief people at the college—friends, in inevitable disappointment, make it happen. than usual. You may find your that “no one understands” by colleagues, and professionally heartbreak, devastation. These I’d love to say I’m joking, emotions a little closer to the distorting our judgment. This trained counselors through were my deities my sophomore but, honestly: if I had known surface. You may be reminded may be a good opportunity for Boettcher Health Center or EAP, year in Mathias, and my sur- what lay ahead of me at the of other grief and losses. It is us all to take a look at the role not to mention your college roundings never did a thing to beginning of sophomore year I normal to want to withdraw a bit drugs and alcohol play in our chaplains—who are ready and shake my devotion—I saw the would’ve transferred in a sec- from the hectic pace and social lives. willing to listen and be of some state of my soul reflected so per- ond, and the fact that I would expectations that characterize Pay attention to your support. Please ask for what fectly in the barren scapes that be living on an island prison in your “normal life.” That is a sleeping and eating patterns you need. And may each one dominated my vision. . . . a sea of mud and metal would part of normal grief. However, (what are you eating? How who mourns be comforted. What I needed, you see, have played a significant part in if you find that you are unable often? Has your eating or was a distraction from my tor- that decision. or unwilling to interact with sleeping changed?). Try and Ginger Morgan mented self. I needed the very So yeah, Super Bowl tick- others at all and find that you incorporate some kind of Associate Dean of Students sort of distraction I have since ets for the next three years. Not are isolating yourself with no physical movement (walking found on the soccer field and the kidding at all. Peace out. Events ������� THE CATALYST �����������������

Being John Malcovich 7:30pm Plays & Poems 10:00pm As part of its “Existential Block” the Film Andrew Manley directs short plays, extracts, Series presents this Spike Jonze and and poems by Nobel Prize in Literature Charlie Kaufman collaboration in Worner, winner Harold Pinter in Armstrong Hall. Saturday as well.

Dance Theses 8:00pm Senior Dance majors present “Collective Friday 11.18 Rumbling,” a performance of senior Dance Speed Dating 8:00pm Majors’ theses, in Armstrong Hall, Other Choices presents Speed Date Night Saturday at 3:30 and 8:00 as well. in Loomis Lounge. All are welcome, re- gardless of relatonship status—meet new people on campus!

Pre-Party 6:30pm–8:30pm EnAct sponsors a Battle of the Bands pre-party serving food and beverages with Being John Malcovich Blues Fuse playing in McHugh Commons. $2 donation suggested. Saturday 11.19 Battle of the Bands 7:00pm–12:00am Livesounds presents campus bands playing all night in Gaylord Hall. Following, Sodexho pres- ents a late night breakfast in Rastall. Meal plan or Gold Card required.

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Jazz Concert 7:30pm The Jazz Ensemble presents its winter concert in Packard Hall, dedicated this year to former CC Music Department offi ce supervisor Lyn Sullivan. Monday 11.21 Sunday 11.20

Bathroom Swap In support of the effort to have gender neutral bathrooms on campus, spend a day using the bathroom of the gender with which you don’t identify.

Vocal, Chamber Music 3:00pm Carrie Stevens, mezzo-soprano, and pia- nist Lori Pitz present “Canadian Vocal and Chamber Music: A Matinee Concert” in Packard Hall. Tuesday 10.20

Study Break 8:00pm–10:00pm No Strings Attached presents an opportu- nity to enjoy coffee, tea, treats, and the Jim Adam Blues Band live in Benji’s.

TWIG 10:00pm The Theater Workshop Improvizational Group presents its blockly show in Taylor Theater.