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Volume 93, Issue 6 Regis calls for major changes: close the SOA

Amber Alarid '11 Editor-in-Chief We remember and we stand for justice was the theme of the Tuesday, Nov. 16 mass and candlelight vigil. The Regis community gathered to remember the injustices brought about by the School of the Americas (SOA), a United States military train­ ing program stationed at Fort Benning in Georgia. The SOA has trained thou­ sands of Latin American soldiers in particular, soldiers that were later linked to crimes against humanity, namely their own people. "I studied abroad in El Salvador and seeing first-hand effects of our funding and training of the Salvadoran army in the Sos and early 90s is Photo courtesy of Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Nick Chapman appalling," says senior Kelsey Schmidt, The Regis women's soccer team gathers for a celebratory photo at the end of a succesful season. a key organizer of the event. "We 1------­ poured about 1 million dollars into the war effort daily. Women's soccer season in review: "family" chemistry

Continued on page 2 key to success Katie King '13 back in the first week of August as the another for starting positions which StaffReporter 2010 team returned to Regis for pre­ made us that much better, and made season training. They practiced relent­ our bench as strong as our starting NEWS/FEATURE The Regis women's soccer team lessly with two-a-days for two weeks lineup." has much to be proud of from the 2010 before setting out for two regional It was this competitive and hard­ LAST CALL season. They finish the season 16-5-2 games in Hawai'i against Brigham working nature that drove the girls overall, 10-3-1 in the Rocky Mountain Young University- Hawai'i (BYU) and through a memorable season. Among Students involved in Athletic Conference (RMAC) and Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU). the most notable accomplishments the Last Call pro­ ranked 20 in the nation. The Rangers took a beating in their from this season: in their game against gram have an excit­ For senior Captain Katie Horn, all season opening game, falling to BYU 4- Colorado Christian University (CCU) ing night at Lucky the accomplishments this season are a 0. As sophomore Marissa Davis in early October, the girls posted three Strike bowling credit to the dedication every girl has reflects, "We started off in Hawai'i goals in less than four minutes in the lanes. to each other and the sport. Yet, the slow, but as a team we decided to opening of the second half of play. In Page 2 most important part in achieving these change our way of thinking and play­ the first two weeks of October, they accomplishments is about the family ing." The team went on to post a 1-0 went on a six game winning streak, that's created through this unique win against HPU before returning to defeating Adams St., CCU, UC­ HOUSING CHANGES experience: "It is not about who scores Denver and the rest of the season Colorado Springs, Metro St., Mesa St., and CSU-Pueblo. Current freshman can plan on living the most goals. It is not even about ahead. In the team's devotion to changing Among those beaten in that six in the residence halls again next year winning and losing. It is about the their game to be one with a greater game streak includes rival Metro State. due to changes in housing policy. experience and the hardships that we competitive edge the team would meet That was the second time the women Page overcome together. The early morn­ ings, the fitness tests, the cold weather, twice a week in the afternoon to do an defeated Metro this season. Horn the two-a-days ... they are all worth it extra workout with the P90X fitness reflects fondly on Sept. 22, her favorite because we are working towards a program. As Davis states, "P90X and game this season, being their first vic­ PERSPECTIVES common goal." two-a-days were worth it-the effort tory over Metro for the first time in REGIS UNITY The women set their goals high we gave every practice was the key to nine years. from very early on in the season-way our success. We always challenged one Continued on page 3 WEEK Jimmy Sengenberger explores the idea of 'Act of vandalism' may have caused network outage diversity and sug­ gests a new event Jimmy Sengenberger '11 cable," said Delcamp, who is responsi­ called 'Unity Week' Perspectives Editor ble for overseeing the system, net­ for Regis. working and telecom teams for Regis's Information Technology Services's Page 11 Vandalism may have been the cause of one recent internet outage on (ITS). "They call it an OC-192, which is campus, says Erich Delcamp, director one of the backbones of the internet, SPORTS of infrastructure and operations. the kind of fiber-optic that ISPs use to Another outage less than two weeks talk. .. to big groups of customers," he VOLUNTEER BASEBALL later was a confirmed accident. said. "That particular OC-192 is what On Monday, Oct. 25, and again on we use for our internet access." COACH ARRESTED Saturday, Nov. 6, Regis's main campus The Oct. 25 outage, which resulted Ron Rocha, former volunteer coach internet and phone connections were from a fiber-optic cut at the 56th and for the men's baseball team at Regis, rendered inoperative by serious cuts to Pecos construction site, began at was arrested in major Denver-area two important fiber-optic cables serv­ 6:3op.m. and lasted until about mid­ drug bust. iced by Level 3 Communications, one night. It took Level 3 nearly six hours Page 6 of Regis's primary Internet Service to identify the issue, dispatch a team and repair the cable. Providers (ISP). Photo by Corey Holton "This is a pretty large fiber-optic Network cables in the ITS server room. Continued on page 4 2 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 NEWS SOA continued from front page Contact the Highlander 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop I-8 Enabling human rights abuses and the Denver, CO 80221 killing of priests and civilians (includ­ [email protected] ing women and children)," claims Schmidt, "These abuses stem from the SOA and we need to be aware of what our government is doing or enabling. Dr. Palacios talked of all those who are killed in Chile where he is from. This is not an isolated issue but an expansive one and one that is kept as a secret from our society." These injustices however are not a secret in Latin America. "When [the SOA] was kicked out of Panama in 1984 it was called the School of Assassins," empathized Justice Education Coordinator Byron Plumley in his speech at the SOA protest follow­ Our Mission: ing the mass and vigil. Students gath­ Photo by Amber Alarid As the staff of the Regis Universi ered at the fence erected in front of the Members of the Regis community place crosses on a fence in the quad to bring a visual representa­ i-weekly publication, the Highlander, statue of Jesus especially for this tion to the names of those killed by SOA trained soldiers and policemen. e intend to serve the campus and th event. The fence symbolizes the gates Ministry according to Schmidt. age to the crosses and flyers. eighborhood by providing a foru placed in front of Fort Benning to pre­ "I think the event turned out well Each year protesters at Fort or news, information and explorin vent protesters from entering the base. overall," she adds, "I believe we dou- Benning make the individual decision ·

~ - -- - NEWS FRIDAY, N OVEMBER 26, 2010 - 3 Women's soccer season in review Continued from front page Fort Lewis (3) 2-1 in regulation time. gram. all they helped in accomplishing this Freshman CC Rinehart was named The Rangers battled the frigid rain season-both on the field and off. Another memorable accolade from tournament MVP. She had this to say and wind in Winona, MN and defeated Davis echoes Horn's sentiments on this year is that the Women never lost about it: "I honestly couldn't believe it their match-up NMHU 3-2. the team being a family, "The most a game on their home field (a tie was because everyone played so well in the They made it to the second round important thing we had this year that I their only non-win in an otherwise per­ tournament. I couldn't have done it of the tournament (one round further want to carry into next is our chemistry fect sheet). without my teammates." Rinehart also than the 2009 season) before they fell and friendships. We were more than The Rangers went into post season mentioned how "sweet locker room in a devastating loss to host Winona in friends, and if anyone was around us play, starting with the RMAC tourna­ dances" was a contributing factor to penalty kicks. they could see this." ment, 13-5-1. They earned a bye in the successfully getting pumped up before A hard end to a season that As another memorable season is first round of the tournament and went games in post season play. seemed to be peaking, the team was recorded in Regis history, the Rangers on to defeat New Mexico Highlands Claiming the RMAC disappointed they didn't go further in have much to be excited about and we (NMHU) in the semi-finals 2-0. Championship meant an automatic bid the tournament, but had much to be look forward to the great things they For the first time since 2004, the to the NCAA tournament-making it proud of. For seniors Horn, Kalley will do next season! women secured the RMAC Regis' third appearance in three Mahaffey (C), Danielle Lardner, and Championship when they defeated years-a first for the women's pro- Kelsey Froehlich, they can be proud of BOC/ Last Call Continued from page 2

Since there has been a positive response from the participants thus far, the long-term goal for the program is to engrain the program into the Regis community. As a result, Blessing said, "a rising senior will be selected next semester to shadow some events in order to gain experience in planning events for next year." So even though a lack of knowl­ edge about the Denver area or your bank accounts may be suffering due to too much Chipotle, BOC and Last Call take care of some of those roadblocks that freshmen and students may face in their search for fun. Photo by Amber Alarid Students taking a break to enjoy food and drinks while bowling with Last Call at Lucky Strike Bowling Crystina Anderson takes her time lining up the at the Denver Pavillions. perfect shot. Dr. Harding talk examines how 'the world is our house' Angela Shugarts '11 grew up. ways," he says. This development of Toward the end of the discussion, Dr. Associate Editor Audience members discussed how the mind and the heart was central to Harding invited audience members to building a house, like building our Dr. Harding's discussion of delibera­ raise questions and further analyze the On Monday Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. democracy, is a process that takes tive democracy as citizens in this coun­ idea of how the world is our house. Dr. Harding, professor emeritus of time. They also talked about the struc­ try and as a community at Regis. Ultimately, Dr. Harding challenged the religion and social transformation at ture of a house and how, like a world, But how do we reach out to others audience to critically examine their the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, there are walls inside the house. In in order to build an inclusive, accept­ individual and social roles of citizen­ kicked off the series of Diversity Week order to see what's behind those walls, ing house? Another audience member, ship in a democratic nation still learn­ events. Serving as the keynote speak­ people have to start opening doors, graduate student Holly Woods said ing. A desert reception was held in er, he addressed the theme "The World acting, and seeking out and building education was a key component. Main Hall room 333 after the conver­ is our House: toward being at home relationships with one another. Currently enrolled in the class that sation where audiences were invited to with our world." However, Dr. Building a house, living in it and inter­ speaks to the personal struggles of continue the dialogue. Harding did not simply talk at his acting with those inside is an ongoing migrant families to America, Woods audience, he talked with them. The project that, like democracy, needs notes that "if everyone had to take P r ofes s ional Chapel speaker drew over 50 students, constant attention and improvement. classes like that they would be able to faculty and staff who engaged in a two An audience member from Haiti see the value and importance of every Achievements by Dr. hour conversation and reflection with noted that action starts with the indi­ person .. .instead oflooking at people as Harding Dr. Harding on ideas surrounding vidual. "I feel like it has to start with numbers ...If we could educate all stu­ dents about diversity, the more knowl­ democracy, citizenship, service and me personally. Many times you go to a Dr. Harding is Professor edgeable people will be about these sit­ social acceptance. place and you see people sitting down Emeritus of Religion and Social uations and we can continue to build Each audience member was invit­ waiting for someone to reach out to Transformation at the Iliff School of ed to share their thoughts on these them. If you start becoming that per­ upon that." Theology in Denver. Additionally, he That constant development of issues after stating their full name, son that reaches out to others, it makes is Co-Founder and Chairman of the working to be at home with others per­ where they grew up, who their it easier for the other person to feel Veterans of Hope Project, an inter­ meated through the conversation. "mama's mama" was and where she welcome and be at home in certain generational program focused on sharing the life experiences of social justice-oriented elders with a new generation of pro-democracy work­ ers. Harding and his late wife, Rosemarie, founded The Veterans of Hope Project. During the 196o's the Hardings were friends and co-workers of Martin Luther King, Jr.. Harding drafted King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech in 1967, e.>..'Pressing the con­ viction he shared with King concern­ ing the basic injustice of the war and the need for a new approach to poverty of the world and at home. Harding is the author of many books, including Martin Luther King, The Inconvenient Hero and Hope and History. He is the recipi­ ent of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Humanities from the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities and the William Funk Community Building Award by the Colorado Nonprofit Association.

. tions after his speech entitled: "The World is Our House." Dr. Harding addresses aud 1ence ques 4 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 NEWS Network outages Continued from front page

The specific cause of the cut remains a mystery to both ITS and Level 3, but it appears to have been an intentional act. I "At first they thought it was due to construction, [but] it turned out that somebody had actually cut open a l manhole cover, gotten down into the manhole and severed the fiber-optic cable," Delcamp said. "It looks like an act of vandalism; we really couldn't understand how that would happen outside of just straight-up vandalism." Level 3 is following up with the police on an investigation into the mat­ ter, but the Infrastructure and Operations Director asserts that the I j issue is now outside the jurisdiction of both Regis and ITS beyond keeping tabs on the matter. Making sure that these issues are dealt with more quick­ ly, however, is top on the agenda. "Level 3 is increasing their proac­ tive monitoring with Regis's internet access to better know when we go down, because we had to report that instance to them," Delcamp said. "We have our own monitoring system, so Photo by Corey Holton we knew within about five minutes of Servers in the ITS datacenter. that fiber being cut that we were down. We called Level 3 and reported the was restored in relatively short order. Level 3 internet access, but earlier this gets fixed, and vice-versa." outage. It took them a while to "It's really just a very, very rare year they switched ISPs to Mile High Likewise, there have been several acknowledge that what we were expe­ anomaly," said Delcamp. "I can't think Online, through which dorms and problems reported to ITS regarding riencing was related to this fiber-optic of any other time in the past five years wireless access now receive a 100 giga­ issues with the wireless connections in cut. that that's happened, and for it to hap­ bit internet connection over a the dorms. ITS is currently developing But that was just such a major and pen twice in the span of two weeks is microwave link. A microwave link is a solution in which they would replace weird thing to happen that it's under­ pretty crazy. an antennae on one of the buildings many of the wireless access points sta­ standable that there was some confu­ Fiber-optic cuts affect all of that has direct access to Mile High tioned in the residence halls. sion there. It was a total anomaly," he RegisNet, which means that such serv­ Online's satellite in downtown Denver. "This is something that we're tak­ said. "Or so we thought." ices as InSite, e-mail and WorldClass, Though there is nothing ITS can ing very, very seriously," Delcamp said. Less than two weeks later, on Nov. the online class program, are rendered do to prevent future instances of cable "We're going to get started on it in the ( 6, another fiber cut-induced outage, inoperative. In addition, fiber cuts cuts, they are investigating ways to halt next fiscal year, starting in May, when which lasted no more than two hours, make it so that there can be no phone any network-wide disruptions that we start replacing 802.11B and G wire­ took place at 53rd and Lowell, where calls made to the campus. Calling out may result. One solution would take less with 802.11N across all the resi­ construction is currently taking place. is possible because of a separate serv­ advantage of the fact that Regis has dence halls." Excel Energy has been doing work ice designed largely for emergencies. two internet service providers. There is presently no time table for where there is construction at that Regis utilizes two distinct internet "We are right now getting into the how long the replacements would take, location. The company's workers were services. Residence halls and wireless works, using our Mile High Online as they depend on the precise solutions below the street and bored straight are provided by Mile High Online. All internet access with the residence halls and the logistics involved. into Level 3's fiber-optic cable there. other campus internet access, includ­ and our Level 3 internet access for the "We are aware of continuing issues Having identified the problem ing RegisNet, as well as incoming cam­ rest ofRegisNet, setting it up so we can with wireless and with residence ball within moments of the cut, Excel pus phones are serviced by Level 3 fail over to either one," said Delcamp. network access, and we're finally start­ immediately notified Level 3 of the Communications. "If Level 3 goes down we'll all start ing to take some steps to address those issue. The ISP quickly dispatched a Residence halls used to utilize sharing the Mile High access until that issues," said Delcamp. team to fix the problem, and the cable New policy requires that students live on campus for two years

f Corey Holton '11 because I want a single. In the past we News Editor have always had the option to have sin­ { gles and I think it is frustrating for Regis University's department of upperclassmen to have had that option Residence Life implemented a new on­ and now that privilege could be taken campus living requirement last year away," says Kristen Cabanting, a junior that will affect current freshman. communications major. Beginning next fall, sophomores (class Despite the increased number of of 2014) will be required to live in on-campus residents, Residence Life either the Residence Village or West predicts that they will have enough Hall. space to accommodate Juniors and The proposal for the new require­ Seniors who wish to Jive on campus, ment was brought forth last year by though some will be required to have a university administrators after an eval­ roommate. uation of the University's current The housing sign-up process will housing policy. According to Njal also change this spring to accommo­ Lundberg, associate director of date the new policy. "Sophomores will Residence Life, Regis University was have to find a roommate, and [for] the only Jesuit University with a one Photo by Corey Holton Juniors and Seniors it will be a lottery year on-campus living requirement. Students enjoying the renovated lounges in West Hall. system [for singles]," says Lundberg. After completing extensive Other benefits of a two year on­ "My friends and I wanted to live in research on the costs and benefits of Despite the positive aspects of the campus requirement that Residence the [Residence Village] but if that isn't this policy, the current housing capaci­ revised residency requirement, there Life found in their research include a guaranteed, we don't want to bank on ty and surveying all other Jesuit are also certain costs. Sophomores liv­ greater likelihood that students will that happening," says Cabanti~g, Universities, Residence Life came to i~g on campus will not be eligible for graduate in four years, higher reten­ whose friends are planning on movmg the conclusion that requiring sopho­ smgle rooms in either Residence tion rates and higher grade point aver­ off campus as a result of the policy mores to live on campus would be in Village or West Hall. More students ages. living on campus also means that there change. the best interest of students. In addition to these benefits, The number of singles available for "Research shows that students who will be fewer singles available for Lundberg believes that the new resi­ Juniors and Seniors. upperclassmen will be determined by live on campus for two years are more 0 dency requirement will provide better "I think it is important for the uni­ Residence Life and is dependent ~ involved in both academics and in the support for students and create a retention rates for on-campus reSI­ student activities realm," says versity to us~ ~ of the rooms that they greater sense of community. have, but it is frustrating for me dents, among other factors. Lundberg. Continued on page 5

~ - --- NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 - 5 Living on campus Continued from page 4 (LLCs) that were created last fall will still be available for upperclassmen Discussing her plans for living on who are interested. campus next year, freshman nursing In addition to the Arts & Popular student and Denver native, Page Smith Culture, Ignation and Health says, "If I can get into [Residence Professions LLCs, Residence Life will Village] with the friends that I want be adding a Fr. Woody LLC which will then I probably will, but if I can't I be focused on service. probably won't." "Having a specific theme helps Juniors and Seniors will be able to build community because all members select rooms first, and Sophomores of the group are focused on specific will select from the remaining space. goals so they have to work closely The Living Learning Communities together, and it creates special bonds," says Cabanting, who has been involved with the freshman Magis LLC for two years. Lundberg stressed that students living in LLCs will not be guaranteed singles or receive any preferential Photo by Corey Holton treatment in the housing sign-up Sophomores can expect to have a roomate in West Hall next year as a result of new policies. process. Waivers for the new on campus and give students the chance to ask dency requirement, Residence Life has living requirement will still be avail­ questions. big plans for the freshman residence able. Students living at home within 60 The online housing signup system halls. Following the recent remodeling miles of campus, married students and will open on January 28 and will not of the West Hall lounges, the lounges students who cannot afford to live on close until March 11. The application of O'Connell and Desmet will be com­ campus are eligible to apply for a waiv­ deadline for LLCs will be February 11. pletely renovated. er. Other special situations may exist, Even with one of the largest fresh­ These renovations will include the and will be evaluated individually. man classes in Regis University's his­ addition of flat screen televisions to all Residence Life will be holding tory and the new two year residency lounges, new lighting, updated floor­ information sessions at 6:30pm in the requirement, Residence Life does not ing and the incorporation of student Student Center Faculty Lounge on foresee any issues with residence hall artwork. Work is scheduled to be com­ December 1, February 8 and February capacity in the near future, nor are pleted before students return in 9 to explain the new signup process there any plans to add residence halls. January. Along with the changes to the resi- Lend a Hand in the Collegiate Challenge Candace Powell '14 ing their hand in the Collegiate Staff Reporter Challenge. The Collegiate Challenge is a year-round alternative break pro­ Every year thousands of families gram. It offers a group of five or more are left out on the street unable to find participants the opportunity to visit affordable housing. One third of our one of the 200 host affiliates through­ nation has housing problems and out the United States. During this time Habitat for Humanity strives to fulfill students spend one week working with the mission that every man, woman the local community and partner fami­ and child have a safe, affordable place lies to help provide homes for impov­ to live. erished working individuals in the Habitat for Humanity is an inter­ area. national nonprofit organization whose Over the past six years several mission is to build affordable houses Regis students have spent their spring for those who lack adequate shelter. break volunteering for the Collegiate Habitat works in communities around Challenge in places like Sante Fe, New the world to select and support home­ Mexico; Bend, Oregon; Seattle, owners, and organize volunteers to Washington; Fort Myers, Florida and

Photo by Sheila Hoag Students help build a house with Habitat for Humanities on a previous Spring Break trip. This year the program will be going on the trip. offering 13 spots for Regis students to Welz, a sophomore at Regis, stat­ help build houses in Key West, Florida. ed, "I am looking forward to the life­ Fliers will be sent out to students and changing and inspiring trip I will parents explaining the program and attend this spring. Serving others, how much it costs. For now, Jeff especially the less fortunate, makes Strickland and Megan Welz are organ­ one aware of the simple things of life Photo by Sheila Hoag izing the group and trying to start that we take for granted each and every Meggie Lawson, Margaret Farr and Katheryn Redmen lay on a beach in Fort Meyers, Florida during fundraising in order to make the trip day." the 2009 Habitat for Humanity spring break trip. more affordable for students. The Habitat for Humanity Spring The group will start raising money break trips are open to anybody that is help build houses. The homeowners Stewart, Florida. by providing shuttle busses to and interested in service, giving back, and are selected based on a need for hous­ Sheila Hoag, a senior at Regis, from the airport during Thanksgiving pushing themselves in new ways. ing and their ability to repay the mort­ went to Fort Meyers her sophomore and Christmas break for $15 each way. Student Activities Director, Dave Law, gage. Homeowners are also required to year through Habitat for Humanity. Students can sign up for the shuttle said, "The trip is important because it invest hundreds of hours into building Hoag mentioned, " We chose to spend bus in the Office of Student Activities. gives us the chance to see the world their Habitat house and the houses of our spring break in service of others. Further funding for the Habitat for through someone else's eyes and it Building a house in the hot weather Humanity spring break trip will be provides for those that need affordable others. Regis has partnered with Habitat proved to be more than going some­ determined closer to spring break once housing and will never own a house for Humanity for six years now, offer- where else, and it was fun." it is established how many people are otherwise." FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 I~ SPORTS Men's soccer season, one for the books

Katie King '13 the time) 2-1 in double overtime, a 4-0 On Nov. 8, a crowd of 100 gath­ Staff Reporter victory over CSU-Pueblo and a 2-2 tie ered in the field house conference with defending National Champions room to listen to the live feed of the As the Regis Men's Soccer team Fort Lewis, they jumped six spots in NCAA bracket announcement. For the concluded an outstanding season with the rankings to become a top ten team first time in school history, the men an overall record of 14-3-4 and 9-2-3 at #10. earned a bid into the NCAA tourna­ in conference, they had a lot of accom­ On Oct. 24, the men stunned #1 ment where they were to face Mines­ Photo courtesy of Jeremy Phillips plishments to be proud of from this Mines in a 2-1 victory, moving them up the top team in the region. The Regis men's soccer team gathers in a huddle year. one more spot to #9. Senior Gary Cole They eventually fell to Mines 5-1 in before the game begins. They started out with one of their recalls this game as one of the most the first round, but it was a season to end best records to date in the first five memorable for him this season. "My remember none-the-less. of the season was not the story-book games of the season going 5-0. From favorite memory from this year was Senior, Captain Nathan Kafer ending they deserved, this team and then on, it was history in the making beating School of Mines when they believes that every facet of the men's these seniors have a lot to be proud of for this team. were ranked number one. It was a real­ program contributed to its success this from this season and have left a high Their winning ways were rewarded ly fun game because a lot of Regis fans season, but each individual player's standard for the future of the men's as they cracked the top 25 in the came to watch even though it was an dedication to achieving high standards soccer program. national rankings for the one of the away game." was the core of reaching their goals. Kafer had these final words to say: best starts in program history at 22 by Entering into the RMAC tourna­ "Along with new administration and a "I would just like to say thank you to early Sept.. After a tie and 2-1 loss to ment, the Rangers took on CSU­ talented coaching staff, each player the coaches and administration for a Metro State and Colorado Mines, Pueblo once again and defeated them contributed to this group starting way job well done. And most importantly to respectfully, the team fell to 5-1-1, but 6-2. before our first game. We set our goals my teammates, you guys have gifted continued to climb in the national In a disappointing end to their high and for the first time in my 4 me with lasting memories. Finally, to rankings, moving up to 19. RMAC tournament run, the Rangers years here at Regis, we had a collective the rest of the Division II men's s In the first week of Oct., the men fell to Fort Lewis in penalty kicks after belief in our abilities to show the coun­ occer Teams, 'Welcome to the Engine made history again, moving up two they were tied 1-1 at the end of regula­ try that Regis men's soccer is a force to House Fellas' ... [and] one more special spots to #17- the highest ranking the tion and two overtime periods. be reckoned with." thanks to our fans, the crowd support men's soccer program has seen since This meant they had to wait with For seniors Kafer (C), Cole (C), was phenomenal this year. You guys 1997. batted breath to see if they would get a Sergio Beltran, and Keegan Bast, this rock!" After defeating Metro St.(#11 at bid to the National tournament. historic season is their last. Though the Drug ring arrests rattle Regis comn1unity

Kelly Rogers '11 Martin, "this isn't something we will ful criminal group in Latin America" eventual legal proceedings will be fol­ Staff Reporter stand for. It's separate from what our and is suspected to have infiltrated not lowed closely by the entire nation. The Department is about and what our only the Mexican government, but the defendants face up to life in prison and Thirty-five people in the Denver University is about. Unfortunate country's military as well, according to $4 million in fines if convicted. metropolitan area were federally things happen, and sometimes they NPR. "I'm saddened that anything connect­ indicted for their alleged involvement happen at Regis ... there's no way we The Cartel's head drug lord, ed to the baseball program and our in a drug ring from Mexico, reported could have known about this." Joaquin Guzman Loera (also known as boys would possibly take away from The Denver Post on Nov. 8, 2010. "It's beyond surprise," US "El Chapo"), was recently named the anything that this University does," Among the twenty-three arrested was Attorney General John Walsh told the second-most-wanted fugitive in the said Head Baseball Coach, Dan Ronald Rocha, a 40-year-old volunteer Associated Press, "but we take the evi­ world, after Osama bin Laden. McDermott. assistant coach for the Regis dence where evidence leads us."' According to CNN, Mexican authori­ In an email to players' families and University baseball team. According to The Denver Post, the 35 ties have engaged in over 963 gun bat­ The Denver Post, McDermott Rocha, who was described by people indicted in this case were tles with drug cartel members in the remarked, "Predictably, your sons Athletics Director Ann Martin as an allegedly part of a network that transit­ time since Mexican President Felipe were shocked and saddened that Ron "on and off, part time volunteer" has ed and distributed cocaine produced Calderon took office in December might be involved in this type of activ­ been affiliated with the baseball team by the Sinaloa Cartel in Juarez, 2006. ity... most were very concerned about for the last six years, but has never Mexico. While the nature of Rocha's how sad this is for Ron." been a paid employee of the The Sinaloa Cartel-Mexico's alleged involvement-along with that Over 28,000 people have been University. "We never had any knowl­ largest, oldest, and richest drug car­ of the other thirty-four indicted­ killed in Mexican drug violence since edge [of Rocha's involvement]," said tel-has been called "the most power- remains unclear, the investigation and 2006.

Photo by Anna Supinski The baseball team continues on with practice as usual even after a devastating blow upon allegations of criminal activity on the part of their volunteer assistant coach. PERSPECTIVES & CULTURE FRIDAY,NOVEMBER26,2010-7 Out-of-town teenagers brave the elements "Gapyear" pair learn about urban poverty through personal experience. felt awkward and uncomfortable to sleep in a regular bed after I got back to Mae Buer '14 through Thursday," he explained Staff Writer ence, I didn't need to be asked twice. campus. I became used to being con­ handing me a pair of gloves and a ti~ That night, I met up with the two of stantly hungry. full of breakfast pastries. "Okay, now them on 16th Street Mall with my cell My hands were dirty, my jackets At first glance, Austin Kolb and get to work." phone, a pack of cigarettes, and a few were very dirty and I began to look Emilie Anderson, both 18, look like "This is the best part of the week two normal young adults immersed layers of thin clothing keeping me very seriously at the items in my back­ right here," Anderson added. "Did warm. pack in terms of weight and necessity. neck-deep in the college life and Austin tell you about the list yet?" Denver's vibrant night life. While busking isn't a new idea to Did I need to bring that book if I was­ This iist" is just another addition me, sitting on cold concrete after the n't going to class? Books were replaced When I first met them, the pair to their service load. The pair placed a struck me as a couple of slightly dirty first snow of the season dressed only in by extra jackets, pencils and my cam­ short - but challenging - list of restric­ jeans and a few light jackets definitely kids working diligently on their lap­ era by a toothbrush and more gloves tions on themselves to make them is. To say we were cold is an under­ tops in the dim lighting of Pita, a local and socks. essentially homeless. statement. hookah lounge and restaurant on Last Sunday, on the last day of the "We want to try and experience As we sat huddled under a blanket, pair's experience, we caught the bus to Colfax. some of what these people," Kolb ges­ Austin playing guitar with his tongue However, these two kids are any­ the corner of 9th and Kalamuth to tured to the large group of homeless between his teeth and Emilie knitting a attend a service at the Scum of the thing but your normal, run-of-the-mill and displaced persons sitting at tables hat on the other side of me, I asked Earth Church, a church catered specif­ college kids. In fact, they aren't even in around the drop-in, "deal with on a them what they expected to get out of ically to the outcasts, homeless, dis­ college. day-to-day basis." this adventure. placed youth, punks - the "scum" of "To learn," Emilie said simply. the Earth. Anything that needs to be bought (food, extras) "We see these guys walk into Christ's The service, which began with must be bought with money earned through Body every day to pick up a bowl of music worship and moved to a free hot cereal, do laundry, tzy to get a ride to meal for all attending and concluded ''busking" .. .or ''panhandling." the social security office to get a new with a sermon or bible passage card - I mean, it isn't just a wooden explained, had already begun by the They are just two of the ten partic­ counter that separates you from them. time we walked through the doors. ipants in a program called Gapyear, The rules? It's so much more than that." As we ate a delicious Thanksgiving "' through which they take a year off 1. No driving. Public transporta­ Austin stopped playing for a dinner on the floor of the downstairs between high school and college to tion or walking/biking must be used in moment to light up a cigarette and dining area, I asked the two what they devote themselves to Christian min­ order to get places. warm up his hands. "We just want to learned from the experience. Austin istry and social service. 2 . No spending money previously understand, even for a little moment, swallowed his food quickly and took a Participants in the program, spon­ saved up. Anything that needs to be what it's like to be treated as the out­ drink of his watered-down green tea sored by Camp Kivu based out of bought (food, extras) must be bought casts of society," he added. before answering. Durango, spend the first semester in with money earned through "busking" His statement was an appropriate "So much. It's actually really hard Denver working internships at various (playing music while accepting dona­ one, because right at that moment we to pick one big thing from this entire ministries citywide, all the while tions from passers-by on the street) or were ushered from our comer to the experience. I guess what I got out of it attending two or three classes designed "spanging," also known as "panhan­ to help them deepen their Christian dling" (asking strangers for money). ''I guess what I got out of it the most is that the faith, clarify their future career and 3. No hanging out at the Gapyear college choices and gain a better house, except to sleep, and no simplest conveniences most people take for understanding of their world and how taking/eating food from the house. granted don't exist at this level ofpoverty." they, and God, fit into it. 4. All possible provisions that During the second semester of might be needed must be packed up in middle of 16th by a pair of unfriendly the most is that the simplest conven­ Gapyear, students embark on a four a pack on the first night. Nothing else policemen, where the wind flowed iences most peop1e take for granted month-long trip to Rwanda and the can be taken from the house under any freely and warmth was even harder to don't exist at this level of poverty," he Philippines to participate in further circumstances after the first night. come by. I drove home that night shiv­ said. "Even the idea of centralized service and ministries and to take in The idea struck me as unique and ering violently, my fingers numb with heating is a God-send." the breathtaking sights they are bound dangerous, but I was curious to see freezing cold. It took Emilie a much longer time to see in East Africa and Southeast how it would work out. I knew that Over the next week, I followed to respond, and it wasn't until we were Asia. Austin was a musician who would want Austin and Emilie as they went about walking back upstairs to finish the Kolb, a Missouri native, invited me to take his guitar, stored in a heavy their daily activities, quietly witnessing service that she gave her response. along to his internship at Christ's Body hard case, with him to help make and actively learning. Many times we "Meeting everyone I've been fortu­ drop-in and soup kitchen last money. I also knew that Emilie had a were pushed from our spange spots on nate to meet," she said. "Everyone at Wednesday to get an idea of what their hard time going a few hours without 16th to the iegal leisure areas" by Christ's Body, the traveling kids, the daily routine was like. needing to brush her teeth. increasingly angry cops. street kids living around 15th - they've "We spend two days in class, and When the pair asked me to tag After about two days of sitting on brightened up my life so much that I'll then Emilie and I work here Tuesday along with them during their experi- the cold concrete for hours at a time, it never forget this Gapyear." HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? II

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES, OPINIONS, MOVIE AND BOOK REVIEWS, OR SUGGESTIONS TO THE HIGHLANDER! [email protected] ! 8-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 ARTS & CULTURE Celebrating Diversity Week through art Michael DeGregori '13 Fruland, Piazza and Gardner each Staff Writer took turns discussing the way they cre­ ated their art, the life experiences that As part of Diversity Week at Regis, inspired their works and how the the Dayton Memorial Library at Regis themes of their artwork relate to diver­ hosted an art exhibit this November sity. with the themes of diversity and intro­ The first artist to speak, Bonnie spection. "Can You See Me," which is Fruland, is an events coordinator who located in the fireplace lounge of the graduated from Regis in 2007. library, features art by Bonnie Fruland, Fruland started by welcoming every­ Melissa Piazza, Judy Gardner and one and introducing the purpose of the Sharon Meriash. exhibit, which she stated was "getting On Tuesday, Nov. 16, an artist's people to see things which they nor­ talk took place, where some of the mally disregard." Fruland's art uses artists attended to speak about their layers of silk, painted with dyes, along works of art and the meanings behind with either glass or resin as a medium them. to form surrealistic self-portraits. The

Photo by Michael DeGregori In the "Can You See Me" art exhibit, Judy Gardner has on display her "Fish Out of Water" series. layers of the portraits as well as the member at Regis, did a series of black contrast between the hard, jagged and white photographs called "Fish glass and soft silk emphasize the Out of Water," each photo showing a works' general theme of internal and fish added into a non-aquatic environ­ external conflict. ment. The second artist to speak, Melissa Gardner spoke of her experience Piazza, is a senior here at Regis. One of discovering that she has autism and her pieces, titled "D.AN.C.E," consist­ the role this experience plays in her ed of simple stick figures dancing in artwork, as well as her involvement in front of a rainbow-colored back­ the neurodiversity movement. ground. The beads of the stick figures Gardner also discussed her work were made of cut-outs of optical illu­ with Sharon Meriash, another artist sions. According to Piazza, the reason who has work showing in the exhibit. for this is "to symbolize when you look Meriash's work inlcudes photographs at somebody, it's an optical illusion." of clouds, altered by adding bright col­ Piazza's art is highly celebratory of ors. diversity and the differences people "Can You See Me?" is on display at Photo by Michael DeGregori have from one another. the Dayton Memorial Library through In the "Can You See Me" exhibit, Regis student Melissa Piazza uses bright colors and images of Judy Gardner, affiliate faculty dancing figures to celebrate diversity (right). November. Experiencing the Big Hoss Burger Emily Sloan '11 in the middle, and more booths in the over many people. His size empha­ try and the knowledge gained from Euents Editor back. Whether intentionally or not, sizes and suits his personality. He con­ South Bar-B-Q joints created a recipe this creates a unique atmosphere veys a sense of excitement, and you can of success. Tennyson St. has been experienc­ where every patron feels comfortable tell that he enjoys talking to and serv­ "I'm doing more then I ever did I ing an urban revival for a few years and welcome. When I ate at Big Hoss, ing people in bis restaurant. In fact, some days in politics," said Hoss. now. There are a variety of local busi­ I even saw a few professors and Regis Hoss is frequently behind the bar talk­ Hoss believes and loves that his nesses catering to students and Big staff enjoying a meal of "shrimp po­ ing to his costumers. restaurant helps people. According to Hoss, a restaurant in the heart of boys and lemonade," said an anony­ Hoss grew up in Buffalo, New York Hoss, life is difficult and Big Hoss Tennyson, fits that mold. mous professor. then went to Michigan State offers a place to relax and enjoy some­ Big Hoss began in Dec. 2006 by The regulars even make you feel University. At MSU, Hoss studied pol­ thing good. Hoss Orwat. The restaurant, which welcomed if you strike up a conversa­ itics. He says he has always loved pol­ Hoss also wants students to learn serves Bar-B-Q, has received excellent tion. Travis Gordon and Derek Cruze itics and gets excited for Sunday morn­ to "be not afraid." Pope John Paul II reviews from Westword. are regulars that can be found at the ing so he could watch Sunday Morning said this to Fidel Castro and it stuck One can get a juicy burger and a bar. Gordon and Cruze stick out at Big and read the New York Times. with Hoss. "If you have fear you're side for about $10. I tried the buffalo Hoss because they wear hats all the While getting his master's degree, paralyzed," says Hoss. burger, which was the first time I have time. Best friends and transplants Hoss learned two things; the workings Sitting in Big Hoss, I had fear. I tried buffalo since moving to Denver. from Ohio, they like Big Hoss because of political writing, and how to cook feared I would not like buffalo because To sum up how much I enjoyed my the bartenders actually pay attention Bar-B-Q. Hoss would visit little towns I am a picky eater, but the restaurant burger, lets just say from now on I will to them and they have a good NFL researching for his thesis and a has an atmosphere that told me to take order buffalo instead of beef. (National Football League) ticket. "byproduct is Bar-B-Q." a risk and try something new. There is The food is only one aspect of Big The last component that makes When Hoss's last job, writing cam­ no fear in Big Hoss, just a seat you feel Hoss that makes people regulars. The people want to keep coming back to paign speeches for candidates, lost its like you have known forever, a staff restaurant is set up with booths and Big Hoss is Hoss himself. Hoss is not a appeal due to constant bickering, his that seems like a familiar face and reg­ tables in the front then the bar, stools little guy. At least six feet, he towers previous jobs in the restaurant indus- ulars that keep you entertained. Regis artwork finds its way to Tennyson Street Anna Supinski '11 annual Digital Imaging Student Show there and we had nothing to do but friends. Many of them gravitated over Staff Writer for Regis University. stand around worrying about whether towards Magaret's fun cartoon bunny The Wednesday before the event or not anyone was going to come. Our art pieces, and there they joked around First Friday Art Walks on was when everything really began. worries were for naught. Within for a while. Many of them even stayed Tennyson Street are filled with amaz­ During class, we all finished up our moments of the beginning of the art to listen to the live music of Doug ing art, treats and great fun. I have pieces before loading everything into walk a crowd of people came in. After Yoshimura and The Cheap Suits Blues enjoy them thoroughly, but this last Professor Gardner's neon green van that, it all became a blur. Would these Band. First Friday was different. It was nerve and ran off to Tennyson Street Coffee people like my art? Any of our art? In the end, the evening was a huge racking, exhausting and yet, the entire and Books. There we rushed round, I found that many people thought success and every one of us Regis art evening was amazing. bumping into each other as the best mine was interesting and cool. Some students was exhausted but exhilarat­ Nov. s was my first gallery open­ placements for everyone's art pieces even called one art piece "Dali like" in ed. With the gallery opening over, ing. It was an opportunity that Judith were determined. style. Even more people found one of we're all now wondering about what Gardner, my digital arts professor, By the time all our art was on the Kayla's pieces 3D-like and trippy. will happen next. made possible for advanced and studio walls, we were giddy with excitement Others loved the mixed graffiti and Our artwork will be up in art students in her class at Regis: and anticipation. However, there were computer graphics of Peter's work. Tennyson Street Coffee and Books for Cassidee Young, Kayla Yokoyama, two whole days to wait for the actual Someone loved one of our styles every the entire month of November. During Lauren Patrick, Margaret Paradise, opening. During those days we all time. that month, someone will come in and Peter Aquino and me. spread the word of our gallery opening It was later in the evening that our decide if they loved one of our pieces Professor Gardner set up this around campus. None of us knew if fellow Regis students began to show enough to buy it, as all of them are on gallery opportunity with Tennyson anyone besides family would show up up. That was nerve-wracking, yet sim­ sale. Who knows, but I do know that if Street Coffee and Books through for it. pler than talking with established you haven't gone and seen our work Sharon Meriash. It was the second When it began, few people were artists that were our professor's yet, you should. ARTS & CULTURE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010-9 Harr~ ~otter and the Many Attempts to Capitalize on Someone Else's Ingenious Creativity: Part VII

Ben Closson '13 paid really close attention to the last 6 Staff Writer films. In this way, the plot felt back­ wards. The biggest disappointment of this Usually the exposition is followed film was the pacing. Most of the dra­ by rising action, which climaxes, and matic and suspenseful moments that then the action falls into a denoue­ make you jump out of your seat or ment. In this film, the exposition was cringe in fear were over within the first assumed, and the climax started half hour of the movie. (Remember almost immediately. The rest of the the Basilisk from Chamber of Secrets film seemed to be merely providing the that satisfyingly made you jump out of exposition for the next installment your seat over and over again? Don't and didn't conclude the previous cli~ expect any such suspense in this max in any way. movie.) What the film did extremely well was to pull selling tactics from other recent films that have sold well: the torso-exposure from the Twilight saga > that gets cougars and pubescent girls excited and the nostalgic undertones of ~pite some harsh reviews, students crowded the upstairs of the Student Center, lining up for free lost childhood as seen in the Toy Story tickets from Student Activities to see the movie. finale. There is even a scene that cation of Ronald Weasley's worst fears guards at the Ministry of Magic don't seems to be copied and pasted from a lot, and I may go back in order to see just allude to Nazi Germany: I wonder the successful 1997 Columbia Pictures this scene in 3D. if they took the Gestapo uniforms from film Men in Black. I certainly do not recommend this a German history museum? After see­ However, it also seemed to try to movie to anyone who does not have ing those costumes, I wouldn't have elicit the same cheap laughs as every background knowledge from either the been surprised if I had heard other movie released this year. When previous books or movies. Some of the Voldemort referred to as "Big Brother" the original novel is specifically set up film shots are rather esoteric, only or ''The Fuhrer." as an apocalyptic cataclysm, over-zeal­ accessible to those with a complete This movie is for the easily enter­ ous and over-numerous attempts at understanding of the Harry Potter uni­ tained, albeit only those that already cheap comic relief are most unwel­ verse. have some background knowledge come. In addition to brushing up on going into the theater. This movie also I will applaud the attention David some Harry Potter facts (it might help lacks much of the feel-good, "love con­ Yates gave to the visual aspects of this to review what a house-elf and a quers all" theme that has cropped up in movie. (Perhaps he took notes about Horcrux are, if you don't know all of the previous film adaptations of what made Avatar so successful?) The already), it might also be useful to Rowling's series. The limits of friend­ Photo by Amber Alarid The main lobby area upstairs in the Student majority of the special effects in this review twentieth century European ship are explored, but the bases of Center quickly filled and the second part of the movie were quite impressive. There history before seeing this film. The those friendships have only been line for Harry Potter tickets stretched down the were also quite a few gratifying land­ repetitious and tiresome political established in previous Potter films. hallway. scape pans. However, the segment motifs, allusions, jokes and commen­ If you wish to see a movie that is The next two hours were filled that explains the title of the film tary would have made me roll my eyes psychologically engaging, but doesn't with both flashbacks and Harry's jumped to an awkward CGI animate, had I not been expecting them. require any background knowledge "now-monitions" that only made sense reminiscent of a cheap Tim Burton rip­ Many existed in the novels before going in, go see Black Swan. if you either read the novel first, or off. I personally enjoyed the personifi- already. The uniforms worn by the Movie Review: Black Swan throws your sanity into doubt Kelly Rogers '11 intensity required for portraying the reactions-some of which manifest as In the end, Black Swan reveals Staff Writer black swan in the ballet's pivotal third sexual advances- are reminiscent of itself to be as much about the pursuit act, and when new ballerina Lily (Mila another ballet great- George (and subsequent cost) of perfection as If July's Inception left you ques­ Kunis) joins the company, Nina finds Balanchine. it is about tutus and Tchaikovsky. tioning reality, I guarantee Darren herself consumed with jealously and Aronofsky is painfully obvious in It took me a while to process the Aronofsky's Black Swan-slated for a determination. pointing out the parallels between his film and its message, and maybe that's December 3 limited release-will have Portman is incredible in her por­ story and that of "Swan Lake," which at the point. Several of the film's horror you doubting your sanity. trayal of the tortured, unsettling Nina, times seems to bog down the story's scenes feel gratuitous in nature, and The film, which earned praise at who slowly degenerates as the film flow. It's clear that the Nina-Lily­ don't add anything of obvious value to various international film festivals this progresses. Nina is a difficult charac­ Thomas triangle is representative of character or story development. The year and has been garnering Oscar ter to read; she is both an egomaniac the Odette-Odile-Siegfried one central film's tone is dark and ominous, but buzz for its acting, follows Nina Sayers and completely self-destructive. Her to the plotline of the ballet, but what often it is unclear why. (Natalie Portman), a New York balleri­ inability to swap self-control for pas­ remains unclear is which paralleling My verdict? See Black Swan if na vying for the principal role in a pro­ sion in dancing the part of the black role belongs to whom. Is this really a you're ready for a film that will chal­ duction of "Swan Lake." swan enrages her ballet master, case of jealousy and betrayal, or is lenge you and leave you thinking for While unquestionably talented Thomas (played by French actor Nina the one jealous and betraying of days. Otherwise, go see Harry Potter and driven, Nina lacks the fire and Vincent Cassel), and his consequential herself? again. R-U *clap clap* RANGERS *clap*

Madelon Morin '12 piled into the field house to show some Staff Writer school spirit. The school-spirited Ranger fans and athletes enjoyed some free pizza, compliments of Regis Athletics, and were able to participate in drawings to win a gift card provided by the Cross Country teams. To wrap the night up, Nicole Haberkorn, junior softball player, was the lucky winner of an iPod Shuffle. Asked what was going through her mind when her ticket was called, Haberkorn excitedly exclaimed, "Is this real life?!" The pepfest was a complete suc- cess and a big THANK YOU to Logan Garvin, Kelly McLaughlin and Ann Martin for encouraging the "routy" and Great job to the Rangers thus far in the 2010- 2011 year. quite rambunctious R_anger fans to show their school pnde. GOOOO RANGERS! Photo by Madelon Morin Monday, Nov. 1, fall and winter Ranger fans packed the gym Nov. 1 to show their support for the Regis Alheltics Department. athletes, along with other students, 10-FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2010 ARTS & CULTURE Horoscopes: As advised by the KRCX DJ Speedy reviews fam?us words and legacy of "genius" Sufjan's music and Marilyn Monroe . will cure your cold weather atrophy. recent live performance

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Gemini (May 21-June 20) - Steven Gonzalez right!/ it's a long life/ better hit your­ Happy Birthday, Mr. President! I can't Diamonds ... no, I don't mean rhine­ Contributing Writer self/ put your face together/ gotta guarantee you will be serenaded by a stones are a girl's best friend. Too bad stand up straight!/ it's a long life/ only blonde bombshell, but there are plenty the ring you received as a present Now 35 years old, Sufjan has been one last chance/ couldn't get much more realistic things to ask for you. turned out to be a dud. Look at the sil­ making music since the late 9o's. And better/ do you wanna dance?!" the Just hope that your birthday gift does­ ver lining; it matches the fake diamond from the time of his debut album, A audience took Sufjan to his words and n't get lumped in with your Christmas earrings you already have. Sun Came, he has explored various began to dance with both the band and gifts - that's always a bummer. forms of musical styles, ranging from the rest of the crowd, forgetting the Cancer (June 21-July 22) - The sparse guitar/vocal tracks to weighty formalities of a formal theater. Such an Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -You winter wind is blowing with a fury; just electronica music. With the release of experience is an indication of the true may have always thought you didn't make sure that wind doesn't catch your his latest album, The Age of Adz, power of music, allowing strangers to care about money as long as you are dress and cause a major wardrobe mal­ Sufjan explored more intricate, elec- forget social norms and simply dance wonderful, but it turns out that adding function. It's real cute in a staged pho­ tronic sounds, which he claims he has with eachother. up your bills lately, money doesn't toshoot, but I don't foresee you getting been attempting to formulate into a And if Sufjan's music isn't enough sound so bad. With expenses growing the same results when pictures are cohesive album for the past few years. to proclaim his genius, throughout the every day, it might not be a bad idea to taken. Sitting in a near pitch-black the- show he would take fairly long pauses take on a part time job or sell off some ater dressed up in antique 193o's- between songs to explain, in depth, the of the things you don't use any more Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - There's No styled fashion, with elegant drapes meanings behind nearly every one, like a stereo. Business Like Show Business, but all of covering the walls and marble statues going as far as to tell stories about America doesn't have talent to be hon­ mounted near the ceiling, the audience crazy artists, make jokes about his Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - A est so you might want to keep your day waited in anticipation for the esteemed mental/physical instability and teach career may not be enough to snuggle job. Your recent rendition of "I Will Sufjan Stevens. As the performers the crowd of metaphysical dilemmas. up to on a warm night, but it sure did Survive" was less than stellar and began to walk onto the stage, cheers In a most beautiful display, Sufjan wonders for Marilyn's legacy. Don't won't be winning you a Grammy any from all reverberated through the made jokes about how each song is a forsake love completely, just put it on time soon. antique structure. sort "therapeutic", allowing him and the back burner for now while you With the stage still mostly unlit, a other members to overcome these focus on establishing your career. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.22)-You tried single spotlight fell upon Sufjan as he dilemmas with the force of music. He Love will be easier to work at when recreating Marilyn Monroe's holiday began his song "Seven Swans" commented, in his calm, quiet voice, other pieces of your life have already stuffing recipe and your family didn't equipped only with his banjo. The "Thanks everyone for listening as we fallen into place. have a lot to say. Could that be because lights remained dimmed while the battle our issues on stage." He contin­ their mouth was preoccupied with Sufjan strummed his banjo, singly ued to joke around about how the Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - You your delicious stuffing ... or because softly, accompanied by light melodies audience is a sort of doctor for them, may not know who invented high they didn't want to say anything to of a piano, until the song broke out while the performers are the patients heels, and you may agree that women upset you after you spent all day burn­ with all the other instruments for only "Except you're paying me," he added. owe him big time, but you still hate ing, I mean cooking, the food? a few measures, lighting the entire All in all, this exhibition of Sufjan's them at the end of the night. When out stage up to reveal the true energy newest music, in a nearly two-and-a­ \ dancing, be sure to take a pair of flip Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) - You are behind Sufjan's music. half hour set list, left both the audience flops for the ride to and from. There is proud to be a woman in a man's world. Throughout the rest of the set, and the performers in a sense of relief. no sense in killing yourself no matter Sure, you believe they hold the upper Sufjan focused more on songs from his Everybody left the show as a near clean how good you look; after all you can hand, but you have learned to work the newest album, transforming this show slate, after being nearly healed by only be fabulous one night in shoes too system. Just don't rely too much on from a classic-styled musical perform- Sufjan with both his beautiful music high before you are relegated to flat your blonde locks and hot body to get ance with acoustic instruments to an and his wise advice. This concert was a shoes for a week. what you want; remember you have a all-out explosion of color and synthe- true example of the influence that lot of talent to be remembered for. sized sound. music has over people: the ability to Aries (March 21-April 19) - For one particular song, console most, if not all, issues which all Recently you have learned that "when Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Men "Impossible Soul," a 25-minute piece people experience by the recognition love goes wrong, nothing goes right." may tend to prefer blondes, but your which goes through several move- that others in the world experience the Too bad the saying seems to apply to recent attempt to become a blonde is ments with varying styles of music, same things. your school work lately. Don't let petty not attracting any fellows. Next time I Sufjan altered this eloquent, seated Though Sufjan is an acclaimed arguments with your significant other would suggest a professional bleaching theater into a full-on dance party. musician, he never once allowed him- get in the way of achieving your goals instead of a home dye. For now you As the vocalists the chanted lines, self to feel superior to the crowd, to make the Dean's List this semester. rock that orange, fried look. After all, a "It's a long life/ better pinch yourself/ allowing for a true sense of acceptance Laugh it off and hope for a better bad haircut is only as bad as you make put your face together/ better get it and empathy. tomorrow. it out to be. At least you can keep J------­ telling yourself that until it's safe to Taurus (April 20-May 20) - "Stiff strip the color from your hair. back or stiff knees, you1l stand straight at Tiffany's." Reward yourself with *The above horoscopes are themedfor Apogee nttds your creative work! some breakfast at the famed jeweler. Marilyn Monroe, including famous Perhaps a holiday Starbucks cup and a movie, music and interview quotes. . ow accep11ng sbon stories. photor,raphy. poetty. gRJ>hic an. and crea­ I Quotes are all hers. stroll around the store in Cherry Creek tive prost for publication. E-mail su~sions [O apog @'._regi.s tdu no lattrtb.an noon onfriday. Decanbu 9. 2010.

Dear Aspen, that was your food they were munch­ Dou t mis$ this chance to share ~·ou1· taleur ing on? That's what I see when I look Everytime I walk on campus, the out the window where my forgotten one thing that stands out to me are the food bowl lies, vulnerable to those

J squirrels. They stand around munch­ overgrown rats. What screams cute ing on food students dropped in the about an animal that taunts and tor­ quad, or staring up at me with those tures your household pets and hides in beady little eyes. What is it about the trees like a chicken as soon as the squirrles that is so dang cute?! family dog is let out? If they are so cute then why aren't Sincerely, they a common and widely desired pet Animal lover like, I don't know let's say dogs? Just saying.... Dear Squirrel Lady or Fella, Your friend, I beg to differ on your point about .A4f~ •••,. squirrels. The question I instead will forever ponder is why are there so many squirrels and how do they make Send your questions for Aspen to high­ it into my yard. [email protected]. Would squirrels be just as cute if

~ ---- • PERSPECTIVES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 - Gre_e~ hght means go, red light means stop, blue light means .... ? 11 Samnior Bailey Class Senator Governmenttl As sociation· · (RUSGA) ·immediately · contact Campus Safety in As a member of this community I Se recen. y votedk . and . approved an 1.m 'ti' a- th e event o f an emergency from the believe I share the idea that Regis' tive to 1oo mto improving safe ty on center o f campus wh e ther 1t· be 1eavmg · Umvers1ty · · 1s · thought of as a safe place. Ever seen a blue light on campus? th . the library late at night, departing a As students, we owe it to this universi­ Maybe you've seen one walking in cam~:· . , ti h 1\ISn t e first time such initia- Thursday Thrills event, or simply ty to express our concerns and sugges- from 50th and Lowell or walking out to d ve as een proposed. In fact, I con- walking through campus. tions in order to make it a safer place your car behind Desmet and t':i~ed a safety audit along with other As the chairperson for the Student But that burden does not fall sol~- O'Connell. These blue lights are the ~ ents my freshman year to evaluate Senate's Blue Light Committee, I've ly on the administration. It also falls first step in responding to an emer­ e presence of blue safety lights. This spoken with RUSGA about concerns on us. If you see something, say some­ gency on campus. Run up to any of thing. Someone suspicious? Call these, hit the call button, and Campus But that burden does not fall solely on the admin­ Campus Safety. Do you feel uncom­ Safety will pick up on the other end. fortable walking to your dorm at night? No numbers, no codes, just one button istration. It also falls on us. If you see something, Call Campus Safety. Communication is and you are instantly connected to say something. the mechanism to which the Regis Campus Safety. community can interact and improve Schools across the country utilize continued into sophomore and junior and remedies for improving safety on safety on campus. these blue lights, often referred to as years, including a meeting with various campus. A survey will also come out Although Regis University already Blue Light Emergency Beacons. In administrators to discuss the possibili­ after Thanksgiving Break to evaluate has measures in place to insure safety fact, some schools' beacons are within ty of expanding the system. From our students' thoughts of safety on cam­ on campus, I believe improvements an eye-shot of each other. I recently initial evaluation the blue lights cover pus. can be made to better support Campus contacted University of Denver's Office parking lots, but fail to take into For now, a proposal has been sub­ Safety as well as provide access to stu­ of Campus Safety and found out that account areas like the quad. mitted to various administrators and dents, faculty and staff in the event of most of the 100 emergency beacons I am advocating that Regis those involved with Campus Safety. an emergency. By no means am I crit­ are visible from one-another. University improves its number one This proposal includes, as stated icizing Campus Safety officers. My per­ Yet at Regis, our beacons are scat­ line of defense: communication. above, installing a Blue Light spective is that improving Regis' com­ tered out of sight. I have noticed One way of doing this is to install a Emergency Beacon in the center of munications system can better assist standing in the quad and looking Blue Light Emergency Beacon in the campus to increase access to Campus Campus Safety officers who keep us :: around there is not a Blue Light in center of campus where it can be seen Safety in the event of an emergency. safe every day. sight. from various places. I've suggested it Along with an additional blue light, I Join me at the next Senate meet­ Living off campus, I pass the one be installed in front of the Student believe it is in the interest of those with ing, or email me ([email protected]) on the practice field at least twice a Center or at the steps of the Dayton bikes that Regis University installs and express your concerns about safe­ day. That's good for me, but what Memorial Library. cameras over bike-lockups to monitor ty on campus. about other people on campus? By installing a blue light at either theft. Students in the past have had The Regis University Student of these locations, individuals can bicycles stolen from on-campus. The inherent divisiveness of "diversity" Jimmy Sengengerger '11 example, people of the GLBT commu­ contrary. In fact, our diverse traits important and consequential form of Perspectives Editor nity is most certainly healthy. Because enrich our thought processes through diversity." of the stigma which unfortunately per­ individual experiences. But though Focusing on the differences of eth­ I'll be honest. I didn't celebrate sists around such topics, it's justifiable our characteristics have directed our nic, racial and other identities diverts Diversity Week this November. I did­ that we bring these issues out into the experiences, and our experiences in attention from ideas themselves, the n't attend any events; I didn't talk limelight for discussion to increase tol­ turn inform our views, those charac­ main force of progress and social about it on my radio show; I didn't sing erance for and ultimately acceptance of teristics should not provide the princi­ change. And in an educational institu­ praises about dividing people along all people regardless of their personal pal guide for discussions of diversity. tion like Regis especially, the expres­ racial, ethnic, sexual orientation or traits. And many of the Diversity Week Let's take a college education, sion of varying perspectives to develop religious lines. Nor have I participated panels and events seemed fair, reason­ specifically affirmative action. informed, concrete, defendable view­ in previous years. Instead, I went able and enlightening. Imagine two children, both adopted by points is what really matters. about my usual routine. That's It's not the specific aspects of white parents at a young age. One is a To be intellectually diverse is to because to me, "diversity" is all about Diversity Week that I take issue with, the mind, not personal traits. but the modern conception of diversity It's not the specific aspects ofDiversity Week that It doesn't matter to me if you're and very idea of a "Diversity Week" in gay or straight, Asian or Hispanic, the first place-and why we have to set I take issue with, but the modern conception of Catholic or Protestant, Muslim or aside a period of time specifically for diversity ... Hindu. After all, we're all part of one discussions of such issues. human family-and in our case, one Is it necessary to accomplish these minority child and the other is a white acknowledge that not everyone agrees child. Both apply to college. They've with you; rather, it means that we rec­ Regis and one American family. What objectives by "celebrating differences," • really matters is what you bring to the as though we need to clearly delineate had the same socio-economic circum­ ognize the difference in perspectives table in terms of insight, thoughtful that someone is Asian-American or stances, the same opportunities, the and are open to alternative viewpoints and their presentation and to thought­ contributions and character. African-American or Muslim or gay, same education. But one of these chil­ ful dialogue. The most effective educa­ The celebration of diversity is and so on? It seems to me that by con­ dren gets an advantage over the other, tional leaders stimulate thought and something that seems to, as the word's tinually reinforcing our "cultural dif­ merely because of the color of her skin. respectful debate, not simply shouts of prefix suggests, divide us as opposed to ferences" instead of focusing on what This is not a hypothetical; it, and "Amen!" uniting us. It sets us apart from one binds us together, we may generate many scenarios like it, has played out The important thing is to realize another and calls to mind differences greater division than we ought to. in exactly this fashion. Part of the jus­ that what really matters is the differ­ and negates those things which bind us Take the Roman Empire, for tification is that it's all about spreading ences of opinion (and openness to all: a shared heritage, language and instance. One of the reasons that "diversity," but at what cost? How is Rome fell was because it had become that fair to the other children, who may them), not physical or biological char­ Constitution. In short, we are all acteristics. The latter attributes mere­ Americans. so large with so many diverse cultures have had the exact same opportuni­ ties? I do recognize that there are ly inform our experiences and our Though I recognize the intent is contained within it, including separate other factors in this issue, such as views. And we shouldn't have to largely opposite its effects, I'd much languages and vastly different regional reparations for past racial discrimina­ devote a day or a week to the practice. rather focus on the content of one's customs, that the state could no longer tion, but that's another discussion But seeing as Diversity Week and character than their skin color, sexual sustain itself. The Empire collapsed underneath its own weight, not entirely. diversity ideals are unlikely to go away, orientation or religious affiliation. I pose two recommendations for Regis. First, as some of the events seem The important thing is to realize that what really matters is the differences to have done, the university should emphasize variety of viewpoints and - of opinion ... intellect rather than ethnic and biolog­ because it was multicultural, but The purpose here is to illustrate ical diversity. Second, if we're going to This country has a storied history where the push for diversity based on have a week reminding us of our differ­ of being a melting pot, where people because that multiculturalism had per­ meated into every aspect of the Empire the previously-discussed factors is ences, we should balance it with a week from all walks of life crune, assimilated counterproductive, except insofar as it reminding us of those things which or acculturated into society and such that there was no longer any cul­ tural unity, no longer any societal provides a foundation for intellectual bind us together. Thus, I would like to formed one great American culture diversity. see Regis establish a week during the rich in a vast wealth of experiences. cohension. I worry that the more we continue Last year, in an interview I con­ spring semester opposite Diversity But over the past few decades, we ducted with former Colorado Senate Week-a "Unity Week," devoted to have seen ourselves transformed from to push this idea of "differences" as "making us better," the more we frac­ President John Andrews on this very those things which binds us together. a melting pot into a salad bowl, where subject, he noted that "the real diversi­ Because after all, aren't diversity of our "differences" have become far ture ourselves and begin to lose our joint heritage. This is n~t to say th~t ty is what's going on in the hearts and intellect and unity of identity two of more prevalent than our similarities. this country's most lasting values? diversity and cultural differences ID minds of those skins. Free play of the Discussion about "diversity"- and of themselves are bad-quite the mind, the human spirit [is] the most related topics like acceptance of, for - ~-""""-...... ------~---

12-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 2010 CAMPUS CALENDAR COMMUNITY/CAMPUS EVENTS ~:idrt , November 26 donating coats for needy families and you do not want to miss! It will be in Mercury Cafe Friday Night people as winter begins to settle in. '¥.'ednesday December the Cafeteria at 9 p.m. Poetry All coats will go to Haven of Hope and Guitar Ensemble and Soloists Colorado's longest, ongoing poetry have to be in an acceptable condition. At 7:30 p.m. the Music Department is rriday, D,.cember 3 reading is at the Mercury Cafe every In addition, if you donate a coat on sponsering a Guitar and Soloist Spirit Day Theme for Friday Friday night at 10 p.m. Readers of all Monday or during Snow Week you Ensemble at Berkeley Church on 3701 It is Masquerade Friday! Wear any ages are welcome and due to the prox­ will recieve a FREE Snow Week t­ West 50th Ave. For more information masks you have or come make one at imity of the Melbourne Youth Hostel shirt. This service event is brought to call (303) 964-3609. lunch to wear around campus and at many international readers attend you by PAC. the Snow Ball. and participate. Poets may sign up to Spirit Theme For Wednesday read by calling 303-294-9258. Peach Fuzz Volleyball Break out those ugly sweaters you Service Event For Friday Mercury Cafe is located at 2199 Most students know about Powder given and immediately stashed away. Come decorate masks in the Faculty California St. Puff Football during Ranger Week, You finally have a reason to wear Lounge! All money for Snow Ball col­ well this is the opposite. So come out those sweaters because it is Ugly lected will be donated to Life Turns, Monday, November 29- Friday, to the Field House at 8 p.m. and watch Sweater Day! which take children in hospitals up to December3 some of the Regis boys play in the experience skiing. This event is spon­ SnowWeek Peach Fuzz tournament! Sponsered Service Event for Wednesday sered by PAC. Snow Week is this week! The week by the Judicial Board and the It is World AIDS Awareness Day. The will be packed with events every night Multicultural Committee. Social Justice Committee will be Snow Ball so that students can have some fun handing out red ribbons in recogni­ It is time to celebrate and dance the and relax a little before Finals Week! Tuesday, November 30 tion at lunch time from 11:30 to 1:30 night away! Make sure to buy your The events and the theme of each day Spirit Day Theme for Tuesday in the Student Center. tickets throughout the week because a are listed below. Shirts for Snow Get into the Holiday Spirit! limited number of students can go. It Week will be sold during the week for Thanksgiving is over so it is finally ok Bingo Night will be at Park Hill Golf Club from 9 5 dollars each. Get there early to get to bust out the Christmas music and Tonight is Bingo Night and brought to p.m. until midnight. Students must your size! cheer! you by the Communications, Social ride the bus there and the first bus Justice, and Health Awareness leaves at 8:40 p.m. from the Student Monday, November 29 Service Event for Tuesday Committees. Join us in the Cafeteria Center parking lot. Jazz Ensemble This service event is brought to you by at 8 p.m. There will be great prizes. At 7:30 p.m. the Music Department is the Student Honors Advisory Council. Women's Basketball sponsering a Jazz Ensemble at The event will be at lunch and will be Thursday, December 2 Come support the women's basketball Berkeley Church on 3701 West 50th decorating holiday cards, which will Spirit Day Theme For Thursday team tonight before you head to Snow Ave. For more information call (303) be sent to veterans being treated by The theme today is white out. Dress in Ball. The game will be at 6 p.m. in the 964-3609. Walter Reed. all white and show your spirit. Field House against Western New Mexico. Spirit Day Theme For Monday Hall Brawl: Gingerbread Service Event For Thursday Today for Snow Week the theme is Ski Building Competition Make ornaments for the eldery! Get Saturday, December 4 Bum, which should be easy for most of Hall Brawl is back on! Avenge or pro­ creative with the Art Club and make Another Oppurtunity to Support the Regis Community! So get into tect your hall's reputation. The hall someone happy these holidays! Women's Basketball your ski gear and show some spirit! with the best gingerbread house will There is another women's home bas­ win. It will be in Walker's Pub at 6:30. Ice Queen Competition ketball game in case you could not Service Event For Monday Brought to you by the Sustainability Come watch the female students com­ make the previous game. It will be All service events for Snow Week will and Community Involvement pete for the title of Ice Queen. There again at 6 p.m. in the Field House be during lunch. Monday's service is Committees. will be silly dances and talents that against New Mexico Highlands. Toy Drive

~or Ch1ldn:n' .s Hrn.-pil,JI Brought to you by the Regis !:>tudent Nurses' Association (llSNA) Make a Childs' Christmas Wish Come True! Toy Collection J Tuesday November 30th 8:00 AM 5:00 PM In the Lobby of the Student Center Donations after this date may be brought to Carroll Hall 332 Possible Toy Ideas: Rubber &Us, DVDs, Board Games, Dolls. CDs, Teethers, Clothing New & unwrapped toys only please. For a complete wish-list or questions contact: Roxy Roach (roat:h/[email protected]) or Lauren Luebbe ([email protected])