Bake a pie together! Go to a haunted house! Greek hosts See this and other fun See this and other spooky pumpkin smashing fall date ideas on things to do on and painting event page 4 page 15 Page 7

Top photo: Jacob Wilson gives us his best jack-o-lantern face at the pumpkin bash! (Photo/ Lawrence Ramos) Bottom left photo: Samuel Ebersole and Vicky Hansen discussing pieces from the faculty art show. (Photo/ Severino Martinez) Bottom right photo: When you have this many pumpkins, it is a good idea to know how to get the most out of each one. (Photo/ Joshua Bitz) Halloween for faculty art show By Severino Martinez Staff Writer

Students and other art lovers have another week to enjoy Hansen, Aaron Alexander, Caroline Peters, All the artists did an amazing job capturing the Faculty Art Show. It ends Thursday, Oct. 31, Halloween Trevor Thomas and Patrick Deffenbaugh. the attention of the observer. The pottery work night, with a . Attendees will vote for the best Their talent leaves you in awe at the work, that was created by Professor Vicky Hansen costume. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hoag Hall gallery. even considering the time that was involved was remarkable in getting the perfect shapes The opening reception of the 2019 Faculty Art Show was in creating some of these magnificent pieces. of the pottery that she formed. And getting the held in the Fine Art Gallery of the Hoag Hall on Thursday, perfect fire time so she can get the glaze that she Oct. 17. Faculty, students, and people from the community Danice Cordova, an art major, said, “I think wanted for this particular set gave these pottery came out and enjoyed the evening mingling and admiring it’s very impressive; I feel very lucky to be the art along with some food and drinks for the occasion. pieces a level of elegance. Vicky Hansen said, taught by the faculty here who created this “This pottery set was done in the summer; the The diverse media used to create the art made beautiful artwork. It shows the different technique I used the pottery had to sit in the for a captivating observation; artists involved with range that everyone has, a lot of things are the show were professors Vicky Hansen, Richard visually stunning and it’s really beautiful.” Art Show continued on page 3 2 Colorado State University-Pueblo The Today October 23, 2019 3

10 Ways You Can use Pumpkins this Halloween Art Show continued from page 1 direction. A homemade horsetail brush was involved with the lumen prints that he created; Today Staff fire keel for a week to get this glaze thathas used to create this piece. The piece that stood this process is mostly organic.” The work some crystals and what caused the crystals to out to me was the waterfall made of stone that seemed abstract; it seemed as if when you are Editors By Joshua Bitz form was temperature going from hot to cool was created by Professor Richard Hansen, viewing the art, you come to your conclusion Tiffany Underwood Staff Writer over the seven days”. Professor Peters had which was also inspired by the Arkansas River. of what you are observing because it is not a Uri Prescott three huge ink-on-watercolor paper designs: clear image of what you are looking at, but With Halloween coming up soon, America has entered the very beginning of Pumpkin Visiting Professor Patrick Deffenbaugh’s season. Pumpkins are synonymous with Autumn at this point, as this fruit is incredibly variable, Down Place, Pueblo’s Steel Mill, and the when the artist explains the process than you can not only having edible flesh, but it is also useful for various other tasks. So for this Halloween, work consisted of pencil on paper, many Huajatolla mountains south of Pueblo. In this see what he is creating from his point of view. Design editor here are ten different uses for Pumpkin that will let you get the most out of this crop. Credit for the different portraits of people from various majority of the uses goes to Mary Mazzoni of Earth911.com. set, the Huajatolla image stood out to me. These Tiffany Underwood cultures. The detail in the work with the The 2019 faculty art show was a success days people see the mountains to the south and 1. Jack-o’-Lanterns various shades of gray made a for pristine that brought many people who love art; the call them the Twin Peaks or the Spanish Peaks With Halloween coming up, this is the most obvious use for the humble pumpkin. Simply images to admire, with realistic features and serene environment was comforting to the Audio Visual editor but the original name for the mountains were hollow out a pumpkin, carve a face into the side of it, and place a candle inside. the tone, the depth was pretty remarkable. attendees. All the faculty who participated Uri Prescott the Huajatollas meaning breasts of the earth Jack-o’-Lanterns as we know them today originate from Ireland, where traditionally they have done a fantastic job with their exhibits. were created from Turnips and used either to scare or to prevent evil spirits from entering the or two breasts. The Ute Indians of this area Art Department Chair Aaron Alexander is well The love and dedication these professors put Writing Staff home. In North America, Pumpkins were associated with Jack-o’-Lanterns due to the Headless gave this name to these mountains hundreds versed in creating art in different mediums, Horseman in adaptations of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” in their art can without a doubt compete with of years ago before the Spanish arrived. These but what Professor Alexander specializes in is Carlos Diego Sanchez any artist in the nation in their given medium. Severino Martinez 2. Pumpkin Purée mountains are a historic symbol to Indigenous lighting. Trying to decipher what the artist was Haley McCoy This is more of a Thanksgiving use for pumpkin, but this is one of the best uses for people to this very day, which is why this creating and trying to figure out Tiffany Underwood pumpkins that you aren’t going to carve, as pumpkin purée is easily the most versatile use for beautiful art piece captured my attention. what medium was used to create pumpkin. First, cut your pumpkin down the middle. Scoop out the seeds and guts and set them Winter Vera this amazing set was astonishing to aside for later. Place your pumpkin cut-side down in a baking dish with a cup of water and bake Professor Thomas’s creation was of mixed it until the flesh of the pumpkin is tender, 90 minutes or so depending on the size of the pumpkin. find out. Professor Alexander uses media: charcoal on paper designs of the human Scoop out the flesh and puree it in a food processor. a very similar technique to one that Photo Staff body, some naked fully figured men and 3. Pumpkin Stock dates back to 1841 when William Joshua Bitz women and a couple portraits. The detail in Henry Fox Talbot introduced it. Leon Clemons III A great suggested use for pumpkin by Mazzoni is to make use of the guts to create the work was shown in the motion of the hand Pumpkin Stock. He used paper coated with silver Chris Douglas strokes. Professor Richard Hanson said his Fill a pot with water and boil your pumpkin guts with other odds and ends of veggies such iodide and called it Calotype, with Justin Jamie mentor was a Japanese American who taught Reenua Jones as celery tips and carrot tops for about half an hour, and once the liquid changes color, strain the direct objects on paper using the guts and veggie pieces, and you now have a vegetable stock full of the flavor of pumpkin, and all him the Japanese brush stroke. What inspired Uri Prescott humidity and the sun. Professor you need to do to save it is freeze whatever you don’t use. his work was the Arkansas River, the flow and Alexander said, “No camera was Lawrence Ramos A piece of art from the 2019 faculty art show. (Photo/ Severino Martinez) Nathan Smith 4. Face Mask Pumpkins are full of nutrients such as zinc and vitamin C, so by making Pumpkin Purée like you would for making Pumpkin Pie, you can use that purée as a face mask instead by mixing Ad Staff it with three tablespoons of brown sugar and a splash of milk. Madison Alfonso Erik Benson 5. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Elyse Ingram The seeds are incredibly versatile if you roast them. Once you’ve separated the seeds from Adedodotun Jibowu the guts and rinsed them thoroughly, just throw them in the oven in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet. Salt them before baking to create a savory snack that can also be used as a topping Megan Moore for salads or add sugar instead to use them as a topping for baked goods. Jazlyn Rodriguez Melody Schutte 6. Pumpkin Pie Cara Siegel A staple of Thanksgiving, this is the best use for pumpkins that aren’t going to be used for Raena Vigil carving. There are several different recipes for Pumpkin Pie floating around the internet, but most people tend to just buy pumpkin pie filling. However, if you made Pumpkin Purée, you have the key ingredient to make your own home made pumpkin pie. Today Advisor 7. Bio Degradable Planter Constance Little Instead of throwing away a carved pumpkin once Halloween is done, you can turn that pumpkin into a planter instead for annual plants. Pack your pumpkin with potting soil until a third of the way full (may need more to keep soil from spilling out of the side of the plant). Add your CONTACT THE TODAY! plant, fill up the pumpkin with soil the rest of the way, and then either plant it in your yard or use it as a decoration for your porch for a few days. Here at the CSU-Pueblo TODAY, we’d love to hear from you. Have 8. Pumpkin Cocktail anything you want to share with For you party animals, Pumpkin Purée can be used to make a Pumpkin Cocktail perfect for the season. Fill a drink shaker with ice, add a tablespoon of purée and two ounces of your favorite our campus community? Interested flavored vodka, though it works very well with vanilla, cinnamon, or ginger vodka, a splash of in ad space? Have a strong opinion lime juice and a little bit of honey. Shake well and strain into a glass on the rocks. you’d like to share in a letter to the 9. Pumpkin Milkshake editor? Need an ad in our paper? For those who want a tasty beverage but not an alcoholic one, you can use purée for a Send us an email to faculty advisor milkshake. In a blender, blend together two scoops of vanilla ice cream, half a cup of milk, three Constance Little at: tablespoons of pumpkin purée and a teaspoon of cinnamon. You now have a delicious drink that thetoday.studentsnews@gmail tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass, and you didn’t have to wait for it to bake. 719-544-8162 10. Pumpkin Bowls Twitter: @TheToday_News 2146 US-50, PUEBLO, CO 81008 Instagram: @thetoday.studentnews Lastly, you can turn a hollowed out pumpkin you aren’t carving into a bowl for soup or dip. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, brush the insides and tops with vegetable oil, and season Facebook: @TheToday for whatever dish you are using the bowl for. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, and boom, WWW.SPRADLEY.COM CSUPueblo festive bowls that you can just throw away once your meal or party is done. Online: csupueblotoday.com 4 Colorado State University-Pueblo The Today October 23, 2019 5 Impress Your Boo with These Fall Things to Do! Career Fair Opening Future Opportunities to Students By Kennedy Shriver By Megan Moore Staff Writer Staff Writer

Everyone knows fall is the perfect ‘date’ 5. Haunted House – BOO! Visit one of Last week the CSU-Pueblo Career Center held a of the students even had a transcript with engineering to communications to chemistry. you ever painted one? Search ideas on season. the many haunted houses and trails in Career Fair for students. There were 29 employers them; I thought that was very professional.” Pinterest and be creative! The El Paso County Sherriff’s office was another There are several cute cheap dates to do Pueblo such as Hell’s Trail and Pueblo present at the event. They were able to speak with students about internships employer in attendance. The Sherriff’s Office is in Pueblo during this cozy time. another employer that looks for students Depot. 10. Puzzle Night – Light some candles and job opportunities within their companies and organizations. of all majors as they have over 300 1. Cozy Café Date – There are a ton and work your brain together! 6. Bake a Pie together – Go to the Employers included Boys’ and civilian positions available. Their rep, of cozy cafés in Pueblo such as Solar Sargent Kelly Davis, said that he had store and stock up on some ingredients Girls’ Club of Pueblo County, Roast, Love Mug, Hanging Tree Café, EVRAZ, United States Secret a few students interested in their open to bake a seasonal pie! Mmmm I can Service, but this was only a jobs and was excited to see the students and TickTock. prepared to show their strengths. smell it already. few of a variety of employers Sit down enjoy a warm cup of coffee or looking for a variety of majors. Colin Skelton, a Mechatronics hot chocolate and chat with your date. 7. Fall drive – We live Michelle Gjerde, the Director of Engineering major, spoke about what he enjoys about Career Fairs: “The Career in one of the most the Career Center, spoke about 2. Movie Marathon – Who doesn’t the Career Fair being an awesome Fair is an amazing resource because the beautiful states ever! employers there are able to offer jobs, love a day in? Pick some of your opportunity for students to have Get in the car, play a home field advantage and ask and internships, but also advice on how favorite scary movies and grab the you present yourself, your resume, and your favorite music and any questions they have risk-free. popcorn. She also said that it’s an awesome what positions they feel you would succeed in.” Skelton was among watch the leaves change opportunity for students to Niba Tilong (third year), attending Career Fair in search for a internship or job in his (P.S. Candy Corn + Popcorn = 160 students that attended the event. colors. make a great first impression degree. (Photo/ Leon Clemons III) AMAZING!) on an employer that could lead to an interview. Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Plant During the spring semester the Career Center holds 8. Watch Old Home The employers at the Career Fair pointed was another employer. Dee Frazier, the plant’s HR another career fair for students. To learn more 3. Corn Maze – Go get lost in a corn about the Career Fair, jobs, or internships contact Movies – Pull out out how well dressed and inquisitive the representative, said they offer over 300 internships maze together! Check out Harvest Days students were. Cara Fitzgerald, an employee every year for students to take advantage of the Career Center in LARC 187 at 719-549-2512 the VHRs and watch and Pantaleo Farms. from Pueblo Bank and Trust, said, “One and they look for many different majors from home movies! You’ll 4. Pumpkin patch - Be basic and go definitely get some pick a pumpkin! Take some cute pics laughs in. with your date and make it a day! Check 9. – out Harvest Days, Pantaleo Farms, and Paint Pumpkins Everyone has carved Milberger Farms in the County. a pumpkin, but have ASK A trainer Wednesdays 5pm-7pm With Trainer Ken Our trainer will be available weekly in the Fitness Center at the SRC to talk with members about equipment,training recommendations and much more!

STUNTZ ACADEMY

29470 E. Hwy 96, Pueblo, CO 81001 (719) 543-6680 or (719) 406-3465 Located on South frontage road between Rusler’s Implement and Air Gas Forming NOW

• ALL STAR ELITE CHEER Competitive Poms – • Senior Squad-Ages 13 & Up 8 & Under 12 & Under • Junior Squad-Ages 14 & Under • Youth Squad-Ages 8-11 Rec Poms3 & Up • Mini Squad-Ages 5-8 • Tiny’s-Ages 3-5 Rec Cheer Tues 8 & Up Thurs8 & Under Where fashion accessories are $10 or less! • ALLSTAR PREP CHEER Rec HIP/HOP CLASSES 125 South Union Avenue Pueblo, Co 81003 • TUMBLINGMonthly classes • Beginner ** 5 National ChampIonships • Intermediate I & II Cheer & Dance Competitive HIP/HOP (719)542-2200 • Advanced FOR CHILDREN • Stunting Classes ** 2 State Titles New Dance State Title 2019 • BIRTHDAY PARTIES SUMMIT Qualifier Cheer and Dance • PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE OPEN GYM USASF, UCA, NCA, Colligate and State Certified FRIDAY’S Instructors 8:00—9:00 PM 6 Colorado State University-Pueblo The Today October 23, 2019 7 Sex and Gender Panel: Let’s Talk About Sex! Smashing Pumpkins: Not the Band By Reenua Jones Carlos Diego Sanchez Staff Writer Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 16, The Center and understand and respect your life decision, but person. In any situation, let someone you truly the Pueblo Department of Public Health & this is your life and you live it how you want to. trust know where you are and going. Have a Tuesday evening the Alpha Sigma Alpha be a great destination for any last minute pumpkin Environment sponsored our Sex and Gender back up plan to get out of the situation and With a very interesting transition, the next topic sorority and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity shopping before Halloween. Instead of choosing panel. The panelists ranged from ages18 to 28 and this goes for women, men, persons, everyone. held a pumpkin bash. All proceeds from the one outside of Walmart, there is a thrill that was BDSM and the safe word. BDSM stands for each had their own story when it came to sex and pumpkin bash went the Pack Pantry. In order comes with walking through dirt and choosing gender in their personal lives. For the audience Bondage/Discipline, Domination/Submission, The second person spoke about how she to paint or smash a pumpkin participants first the one special pumpkin that catches the eye. enjoyment and full understanding of the lessons, Sadism/Masochism, in case you were wondering. just ended a divorce and how she’s coping donated or canned goods. The Pack nothing was censored. The panel made it very Thanks to the movie, 50 Shades of Gray, BDSM and in her new life. ”Unhealthy Pantry helps students, faculty, and staff with any Lambda Chi Alpha member, Martin Trujillo assistance needed in regards to food insecurity. is a senior in the Hasaan School of Business clear that this event was an open and anonymous has come out of the closet, so to speak, but it is relationship feelings never really go away, but still seen as a dark, messed up form of intimacy. one thing you can do is figure out and go back studying Marketing . Trujillo mentioned if any discussion regarding sex and gender: a topic Located right outside of the Occhiato Student students would like to get involved next month Contrary to belief, it is actually one of the safest to who you were before they happen and build still seen as taboo in many communities today. Center several tables were set up to paint the Greek Council is partnering with Care forms. It revolves completely around something from there.” Even if you didn’t feel like it, you pumpkins. Off to the side were blue tarps set & Share to feed families in Pueblo. Trujillo up for the demolition of innocent pumpkins. said, “The greek organizations do events in Students who chose to smash a pumpkin the summer as well. This past summer we proceeded to take one to the tarps set up on participated in Pick Up Pueblo where we the grass and smash it with a sledge hammer. went and cleaned up trash around the city.”

Other less aggressive students chose to take the If anyone is interested in joining a greek pumpkin and paint it with supplies provided organization on campus, they can be contacted by the Greek organizations. Several students on the school website under the PackLink painted their pumpkins while enjoying the snacks tab. Trujillo said anyone can contact him and refreshments also provided by the Greek directly at [email protected] as well. Organizations. Greek members helped gather pumpkins on a cart and also collected donations.

All the pumpkins were donated by Musso Farms. Located out in Pueblo county Musso Farms can Jacob Wilson gives us his best jack-o-lantern face at the pumpkin bash! (Photo / Lawrence Ramos)

FRIDAY'S

Sex and Gender panel posing for a photo,some wished to remain anonymous. (Photo/ Reenua Jones)

AT The panelists answered questions from the called a safe word and nothing can nor should were one whole person before you entered audience and topics bounced from intimacy be done without your full and utter consent. If into a relationship. It sounds simple because University Coin Laundry University Coin Laundry it is; you may have to find your way back to spirituality. There were questions asked the safe word is said but the person doing the 2129 Jerry Murphy Road 2129 Jerry Murphy Road to who you were or come into a new sense about the gender spectrum, the sexuality act doesn’t stop, that could be considered rape. ABERDEEN spectrum, and the whole concept of a spectrum. Granted their are some extremes that the form of self. It may take work but it can be done. Free Pickup and Delivery Free Pickup and Delivery Questions were also asked about sex, hook up can take on, but just know the majority of Lastly, one male panelist said, “You can’t Call Anthony Call Anthony culture, kinks, fetishes and BDSM. Nothing people who do it feel safe and do it for sheer discredit yourself, because you think someone’s was off the table. They even spoke about feet pleasure. Sex in general is a very intimate 719-281-0072 719-281-0072 pain outweighs your own.” Mental and physical M U S I C | A R T | N E W M E D I A (if that’s your thing, not judging, you do you). experience for anyone. You won’t ever know abuse affects people in different ways. We’re all when you’re ready or if the other person is the human, pain hurts everyone just some can cope The overarching theme of the discussion was right one, but you’ll know when it’s your time. trust and consent in anything you do. The event through it better than others. Going through pain FUN PROGRAMS IN A SAFE started with questions regarding sexuality and As fun as it is to talk about BDSM, let’s move is not a competitive sport; it is a part of life. the spectrum. Two of the panelist were bi-sexual on to consent and unhealthy relationships. CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT and one stated that they were pan-sexual. If you Relationships only thrive on a two way are not aware of what these sexualities mean, communication road. Almost all the female K-5TH GRADE bi-sexual is simply being attracted to both panelists had something to say when this topic men and women, where as pan-sexual is being came into play. To give more privacy to the Author’s Note: To sum up the experience, as EVERY FRIDAY attracted to people regardless of their sex or panelists, I won’t state their stories, but I will the author, I think everyone should go and 8AM-2PM gender identity. The three panelists described state their life lessons. One panelist stated, experience the Sex and Gender panel. Life their coming out stories and how it affects “Any situation can go south. Have a mini back itself is a curveball, you never know what them today as people. Gender and sexuality are up plan.” Many of us have gone on a date it will throw at you, but asking questions FOR MORE INFO a spectrum. They depend solely on what you where we don’t necessarily know that person may prepare you for the impact of that ball. ABERDEENPUEBLO.ORG/FRIDAYS feel is right for you. Not everyone is going to but we are interested in getting to know that 8 Colorado State University-Pueblo The Today October 23, 2019 9

The Man continued from page 8 Entertainment He planted a seat before my person in front of, Leave-leave me and relieve me of these Quoth I “Nevermore.” memories of Lenore; bust and door; Shrill and shrieked did the man demanding my Have pity on me, quaff I say, I want to forget departure- Unknowingly mocking my task, taking up drink this lost Lenore!” The Man and pillow Tossing his boozed drink, shouting for me to By Nathan Smith Quoth I “Nevermore.” Obnoxiously staring my form of bird of yore- return to the shore. Staff Writer “Prophet!” said he, “thing of evil!-prophet sill, Failure, bastard, pathetic, man thot pondering if bird or devil!-“ Unmoved by this evil wretch lying through In January 1845, American poet Edgar Allan Poe first published his lengthy poem, The Raven. The poem is told from the perspective of a man. Here, in this bird of yore gritted teeth, thy word had no catch! student Nathan Smith’s poem, he responds to Poe’s The Raven from the perspective of the bird. Ask me about my master that stirs you to your Mulling the meaning of “Nevermore.” His loneliness forever broken, yet unbroken-to bosom’s core quit and find the bust repeating above the door! Once upon a voided nothingness, while serving pleasure, “Lenore!” form, so smooth as if you’re shaven, A solemn anger filled me as I darted my gaze Ask me about the void just beyond this Illusion- Torcher of my message as thrusted stake in his many mysterious masters as messenger of the I sensed an uneasiness in the foolish man’s soul, abyss, Many horrors beyond and some much more. Wondering Raven of grim stature of this chilly Horrors of horror, terror of terrors, implore, heart, fleeing not from his door. eve’s shore, right to the core; implore! Task given: seek out a lost gentleman pondering Burning and teaming with frustration, the man’s Quoth I “Nevermore.” soul on the brink of implosion, What is thy name given by our lord on the Nothing-nothing of value you’ve ask in your over his useless lore He laid back to relax himself to ease with his Omnipresent, I never flit, here I sit, still I sit Night’s chair reclining Adrift in eternal slumber, oblivious to my My amusement fades and gave a tap louder than implore! Plutonian shore!” On the pallid bust of Greek blasphemy above flutter, at the widow I give a tap, before. Acting a baboonish character in the pale lamp- Quoth I “Nevermore.” his chamber door; Quoth I “Nevermore.” light gloated o’er, Not enough, sound no more than a gentle rap, “Is something at my window? Seems so. No prophet as you claim, bird am I yet evil Ebony blue-tint eyes peering at man knowing A confused face took the man’s appearance of Staring at the lamps velvet-violent lining I try many more, tap, tap, tap, I suppose I shell see for this, and a mystery who he is truly, is fearing, course he would be. thinking of his, lost loved Lenore, I sustain. Effort null as it still Message delivered, as the lamp-light fades o’er Relevancy it bore- He will see her nor anyone, nevermore! No heaven above, no benign God for miles I me casting my shadow on the floor; sounds of a rap as care not to adore- the man eyes the meaning so much it Thicker became the air, denser and denser, must be Illusion world fades as one of my master door, perfumed the stench of merciless master in Thoughts fearful of yours proving you the suspends his soul on the floor explored; censer, craven; thinking some Remaining here forever-forevermore! rapping at his For no living being Assistance to me they give, by adjusting the For thoughts always on the slain maiden, chamber door. tempter of, the corridor. can ever agree on Her presence no longer pleased you of the one Inquiry did he saying that they have “Wretch!” he cried, “God send you as do the called Lenore. about a visitor at died before angles above, you have been sent here his chamber door, Ever cursed with thinking this, and so knowing of their much more. passing, ignoring the Oh, the void he bird Editorial perceives as a chilly above their chamber December, doors- so vainly he No matter the Think Again About Your Non-PC Halloween Costume! remembers. messenger’s form, to By Severino Martinez Looping endless inform of their end, embers trapped just as I Staff Writer within this realm so on a chamber door, familiar to him of the Pueblo, COLO. Politically correctness is a bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some. I Personally, I, too, found this theme to be highly ones afore To reply with, major topic in our society; it has been used to assume are good people.” He was speaking offensive and disrespectful to all Native people. “Nevermore.” Sad that he can see restrain hate speech and decrease exclusionary about Mexicans and other Latinos from other Playing dress up for fun and games when no longer of his Alone I appear, yet language practices. As we progress it seems like countries who were seeking asylum. The that said culture is not your culture or way of beloved Lenore, I’m not here on wallowing in misery this bust, this word more law cases and arguments are appearing in rhetoric that Trump used for this particular life, or when you don’t know the history of and sorrow, spoken only the news media regarding language that offends speech made some Americans hate immigrants the Indigenous peoples suffering and the 523 people, especially when it comes to race, even more because they feared for their lives broken treaties, shows a lack of understanding. Pointlessly Raven photo found on CreativeCommons.org. (Photo/ Neerav Bhatt) One word, the one attempting to drown effective word of gender, culture, or sexual orientation. and families after hearing his speech. This explored, I need to be calm for I have riled up incredible meaning needed, explored. said sorrow, statement shows that Trump goes too far And let’s not forget the LGBTQ community myself, so mystery may be explored,” in his books of meaningless earthly score No more do I need to utter-no move ent need Here is one example. Scarlett Johansson was with what he says or maybe he is just that who have been in the news lately; some of The wind of emptiness and so much more! For he is alone here without his beautiful fluttered- Till vainly man muttered “Other playing a character in a movie called “Rub & ignorant he doesn’t know what he is saying their community’s people have been harassed whore, Pathetic here for evermore. Finally my presence is known as he opens the friends have flown before- Tug.” The role she was playing was a Japanese just speaking to be heard, if that makes any and assaulted due to their way of life and how window shutter, I launch thyself with a flutter, As if some semblance of fearful permanition, On the marrow he will leave me~” pointless transgender man; she received backlash from sense. So in cases like these, there is not enough they Identify, which boils down to hate and My form of Raven he marveled from his past words just as before. critics after she said, “She should be able to political correctness laws or guidelines to stop political correctness, but they are people just sensing to him an unknown presence days of colour; Response to his pettiness “Nevermore.” play whatever role she wants.” Johansson politicians or candidates form saying derogatory like everyone else. Underlaying dread now creeping, better defined Never did in this moment move an inch did I; has been an actress for over a decade playing or misleading statements about people or then before Mustering up what little courage Stricken with my reply expertly spoken, minute or so past no given budge did I; cultures, so there should be boundaries with left to stand frivolously repeating, “Who is at various roles in numerous movies. Johansson So now that Halloween is upon us, you should “What is this?” said he, “All that you know is consequences. my door? My message of indifferent deities ready at my said, “Art should be free from restrictions.” be mindful of what you wear with the costumes beak as I rest above the chamber door only stock and store Tis late in the eve,” he sleepily spoke, Although she is right to an extent, she doesn’t you choose. It shouldn’t be racially, culturally Captured by some sad soul of a master of past “someone at late hour,a visitor at my chamber A bust of a slain giant or something of the know how it is for a transgender person to live Here’s another example. November 26, 2008, or ethnically based because you don’t want to door?” Greek pagans on his chamber door troubling Disaster~” and feel so how can she act the part? Johansson Kevin Hart and his wife Parrish were having a offend people. Respect goes a long way in life. Ah, yes it is this, and so much more. Perched, and sat, and soon more. As he continued I had to hide my surprise for finally apologized then withdrew from the birthday party for their son who had just turned If we use common sense, we would not be in close to guessing the burden I bore- Darkness the only staring back, Man fearing Mood of the man soon turned from sulking to movie last summer in 2018. one. What seemed to be a good party turned this position talking about political correctness, what I feel what wrong he done before smiling, But the man still a fool, still mulling the out to be a horrible mistake for the Hart family but since there are so many different aspects of meaning my burden Bore Of Never-nevermore. An uncertain distress written on him, terror But I am as serious as the void beyond the door, And then we have our current president’s who used the theme of cowboys and Indians political correctness and since some don’t value stacks upon stacks, Silence only loud only a face so plainly worn, Fool still smiling, oh the digusting smiling, rhetoric. In Trump’s Presidential announcement which sent a lot of people into a frenzy, calling others’ culture or way of life, then we should all by my patience, man thinking of his lost speech which occurred on June 16, 2015, it cultural appropriation. One individual said, strive to be more respectful and inclusive. acquaintance whispered the word, “Lenore?” “Well than, no cowardly one you are,” said he, “Y’all should know why this theme is wrong on “I can’t help but admire your The Man continued on page 9 Trump said, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re Harsh and indifferent void mutters back to my so many levels; sickening.” 10 Colorado State University-Pueblo The Today October 23, 2019 11 Baca continued from page 8 campus; we had international students from You had to pull a little card out of the book There are student organizations, but we don’t Profiles every part of the world. Then it seemed like our to fill in the date the book was checked out. have activism in terms of large peaceful international population went down and it wasn’t Certain books couldn’t even be checked out, but demonstrations. You didn’t expect just to see one as predominant. I remember being a student and technology’s changed. I’ve been through every or two students coming around for this issue, it I was at a meeting, getting angry because they Prof. Judy Baca: Lifelong CSU-Pueblo Resident and Activist concept of computer technology. I went from was like fifty or a hundred. Some of my student referred to our university as “Taco Tech” for the five and a quarter inch floppies to three anda organizations have had demonstrations, but I high Latinx population on campus. By Winter Vera half inch floppies to jump drives and we can just don’t see that as much anymore. It’s strange. Staff Writer send things off. I have seen more from older, nontraditional This was back when I was a student and I kept populations, but I’d expect more from the youth. saying we need to embrace our diversity. We How did your parents come up with and the changes, and we had to look at being teaching.” Lo and behold they offered me We used more mail, campus mail, stamps, need to fight. We were also called “Pewtown” your name? independent and self-sufficient. three days before I was supposed to start. everything had to be a letter. I was so happy with It seems the opposite has happened. When’s but we’ve learned to embrace our university. these changes, typewriters, computers [points the last time a group of people gathered for a That’s a good question because I’ve asked it At one point in my life, I thought of dropping out I remember calling this friend of mine saying, Those things were said because we’ve always to her phone]. Look at that, that’s a computer demonstration here on campus where a group of myself. Judy is a very interesting name in my of school when I turned 16. Then I got involved “Oh my god, they offered me the job.” He said, been a high Latinx community. You can’t deny right there. When I started off, computers were students really advocated for something even for community, because that wasn’t a typical name with members of the Chicano Movement and one “Take it. Take it. You’re about ready to leave that. When we sit on the old Mexican American probably the size of (the GCB’s whole English themselves? I just haven’t seen it? [in the Chicanx community]. I asked my mother of the things that happened during that period of this other place. It’s a great opportunity. If you border there’s going to be a lot of Latinx’s here Department) and you had to have to use eight one time and she didn’t really give me an answer. time was they said, “You need to go to school. hate it, you can look for something else” and I I haven’t seen it on campus. I’ve but it was a difficult time. and a half by four inch index cards of program Basically, they thought I would be a boy and they You need an education. took the job.” I finished off working in Denver, attended demonstrations in Denver that you’d run through the entire computer. We’ve had an evolution of changes here. The already had a name picked out for a boy, but lo because I couldn’t just leave that with the grant and at the Denver capitol, but I haven’t That’s the only way we’re going to apply for changes became institutionalized. The changes and behold I was female, and my name came out approaching implementation, but I was supposed It’s so much easier now. It was a lot more work seen much like that on campus. I don’t good paying jobs.” So there was this whole focus became embracing diversity. That’s been positive, of some hat somewhere. to start in Pueblo in three days. to get an education before. You had to buy the know if it’s discouraged or if it’s just and target on youth leadership at the time and for but we had to overcome the negative. We’ve had book and everything was at bookstores. You not happening. It is strange, though…. I don’t know. That’s basically the story. There us to take a proactive role in self determination. I remember driving down from Denver to stop to change our image and reputation. We’re still a couldn’t do anything online. You’re so blessed What are other changes you’ve noticed wasn’t a plan for my name to be Judy. Judy was Through the combination of the Chicano and by and pick up the books that I hadn’t even Hispanic serving institution, but I haven’t heard with the technology you have because the old that seem to be for the worse? a very different name growing up. Women’s Movement and how I envisioned read in preparation for the class I was teaching negative terms since. way was a lot more time consuming. You had to my role when I was in high school (I stayed the next day. I remember getting on my knees I think the decline in student enrollment is really Do you think you’ve grown into it? go to the library and the reference section, but This university gave people in Southern Colorado in school), I started seeing the need to have an that first morning before my 8 o’clock class. I devastating to this educational environment. I you couldn’t check anything out. Life is easier the opportunity to attend a university. I’m not really sure. I guess I have. People know education, but I still didn’t know if it was real. remember getting on my knees in my mother’s liked it when we were University of Southern for you now. me by that name. I respond to it. I never used bathroom and saying a prayer for God to help me Colorado because I thought we represented this Here I feel at home as a transgender It wasn’t until I graduated from high school and really another name and don’t have a nickname. get through this experience because at that time, I think the aspect of technology has probably whole Southern Colorado region. I don’t mind woman. Back in my small town, I worked at a place that made ski wear and ski Growing up, it was a name people made fun of. I was very frightened. been when it comes to students. They’re very the name change to CSU-Pueblo, I just think everyone would have made fun of me equipment called Aspen Ski Wear; that really set There was an old TV series with a chimpanzee astute with technological knowledge. I have two we kind of lost our identity. We’re CSU, we’re and I’d be the “man freak in a dress” in pace that this was not the kind of job I wanted I had never put together a syllabus. I had so much named Judy, there was the song “Judy In classes that deal with internship. Students love CSU Pueblo, but I believe we service more than but here I’m just another woman and to see myself doing the rest of my life. I started reading to do. I loved reading. That was one Disguise,” Judy Jetson. texting. Communication via texting is different. Pueblo. We serve Canon City, Colorado Springs, no one has a problem with me. school and I stayed in school until I finished my good thing about the job. I loved reading. I could Very seldom do they call me. They’ll text me La Junta. There were all kinds of Judy’s in my period of master’s degree. There is no way I would have consume anything. Had I not loved reading, it That’s why I love my Pueblo. I’ve been to & say I need to talk to you, but texting is how time that people kind of kid me about, so whether thought even as a college student that I would would have been very difficult, but I was not What are changes you have noticed for California, Arizona and Denver. I’ve lived in they’re going to talk to me. It’s a whole different or not I’ve had people say, “You don’t seem like become a professor. expecting to be in this position. You know how the better? those places, but I’ve always felt like Dorothy in ball game from back then. a Judy.” you apply for a job but don’t really think you’re “The Wizard of Oz” wanting to click my heels I never thought I wanted to teach. I wanted to I’m in an office with a window (laughs). I think going to get it? What changes have you noticed in to come back to Pueblo. We’re a community that (We laugh over that before moving on) go out and practice social work, do community part of the evolution of change is the campus. terms of student diversity? embraces people. It doesn’t matter who you are, advocacy and work in larger communities. This Yeah. I think the advancement of technology we What positions do you hold here and what you look like, somebody’s going to tell you was not an area that I thought I would spend the I have always been an advocate for positive need to keep up with, but we’re trying to do what classes do you teach? That’s kind of what happened. I happened to be “Hi.” Someone’s going to be concerned if you’re majority of my career in. The profession finds change. I have been here for years; I even all the updates and everything to make it more offered the job and I was willing to take a cut in lying in the street. I’m an Associate Professor of Social Work you. You don’t find the profession. That’s kind attended school as a student, when it was the accessible. I think throughout the years, there pay, and I did. I took about a $10,000 cut in pay and I’m also program coordinator for Chicano of what happened to me. SCSC (Southern Colorado State College). At has been progress here. I think one of the things That’s what I’ve loved about I say “My Pueblo.” I to come here, which was really hard during that Studies. I’ve taught almost everything in the that time, their mascot was the Indians. That was we need is some stability. This campus has gone believe Pueblo has a heart and we don’t promote When did you decide to take the time and it was the best move for me. I’ve been social work curriculum because I’ve been here always an issue. Even when I started work here, through a number of university presidents. it enough. We have a strong diverse population positions you did? here 38 years and nine months. I said, “Oh my God, they haven’t changed.” but I think but I think Pueblo a strong sense so long. I’ve been here since 1981. I was here I would really like to see someone hang around That’s an interesting story, because I didn’t. I You started in ‘81? They were using tomahawks, and doing things of community and we’re small enough to care before social work was even social work. It was in that office for more than 20 years to implement a behavioral science degree with an emphasis in was living in Denver at the time and I worked without realizing they were sacred to indigenous about everyone else. I fear getting too big, but Yeah. January of ‘81. a strategic plan, and every five years we have a for Southeast Denver Youth Services, a county people. Pueblo is one of those places where no one is a social work. I like to say I had a part in identifying new plan, and before we can implement it, they’re the BSW, Bachelors in Social Work. program under the state, implementing a grant What have you noticed in terms of the stranger for long. Some of the student organizations protested the gone. Then we start all over again because that for youth employment and leadership. I was physical changes on campus? We’ve had continued accreditation since the use of the Indians as the mascot and it wasn’t until person leaves. I think one of the things that would When you grow up in a culture where you treat really excited about working on that grant and bachelor’s in social work was identified. Remarkable campus changes. Big time. I could the mid 1980’s where it finally was addressed be important is for our university president to everybody with dignity and respect, you have a implementing this program. During this time I take you on a journey and tell you this wasn’t and changes were made, and we eventually hang around for more than five years. I think gem here. Don’t tell anybody because a lot of Did you see yourself being in this had come to Pueblo to visit my parents who live here, that wasn’t here, this wasn’t here. This became the Thunderwolves. Back in the 80’s, that’s kind of an issue./ folks will want to move here. (Laughs) We’re a position when you were younger? here. was a parking lot. Now I’m really proud of our students were stronger in activism, but then there good size suburb, but we’re still a small town. We’re a really good stepping stone. A lot of folks My dad kept saying, “There’s a job in the student center because it looks like a REAL was a die out. A kind of apathy occurred among There’s still that community. You say hi, they’ll When I was younger, I never envisioned in the administration have gone onto bigger and newspaper and it sounds just like you. You need student center. the student population. I haven’t seen a strong say hi back. Some places don’t some people myself becoming a professor. That was just not better things, which is why we lose some of to apply for the job.” To make my dad happy, I revitalisation of activism. think it means you want something from them, something I had in my head. I’m not even sure, What about the changes in students? them. I think we do a really good job providing when I was younger, that getting a university applied for the job. I never intended to get a call but not here. We still have a heart. A couple of events have happened on the foundation, but I would like to see someone degree, a college degree or a masters degree or or even be offered the position, so it was kind One of the things I’ve noticed throughout the campus involving the community regarding hang around long enough to implement one of even working on a doctorate was even part of my of happenstance and I remember them calling years is an advancement in technology and I immigration issues and there was a protest these strategic five year plans. vision for my future. me and being interviewed and everything, then think we’re dealing with a student population demonstration around fountain plaza a couple taking to a friend of mine who was a doctor. that has access to more information than in the Have you noticed an increase in The concept was, as a woman, if I didn’t become past. Remember in 1981, we were dealing with diversity? a nun, I was going to get married and have kids I told them, “You know, I applied for this job and of times, but I don’t see it anymore. the Dewey decimal system and having to go to and have “some man” take care of me. That now they’re calling me and all this is happening.” libraries. We have student organizations on He thought it was wonderful. He thought it was a There’s always been a diversity of students. was my younger version, but as I became older, student campus. I kind of strayed away from the old traditional wonderful opportunity. I said, “I don’t think I’m We had, what I thought was a more diverse ways. I was part of the Women’s Movement prepared to take this job. I never thought about Baca continued on page 9 WHAT’S IN STORE THIS MONTH WITH OUTDOOR PURSUITS?

OCTOBER 17 | 7-11PM MOONLIGHT AT THE ROPES COURSE FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

OCTOBER 31 | 5-10PM COLLEGE CLIMB NIGHT @CITY ROCK GYM $10 FOR STUDENTS REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE SRC OR ONLINE: HTTP://BIT.LY/CLIMBFS2019 Save thousands We can all do better. If you need to …

work, play, or talk/text on your phone… PLEASE DON’T DRIVE. Worth it. JOIN THE ADVENTURE

Student success is our success. intramural Sports PCC prides itself in preparing students to get the skills and TEAM SIZE Divisions Entry due capt. mtg play begins knowledge to have a rewarding, great-paying career 5v5 co-rec 10-30 10-30 11-4 Pool play & 5 pm after graduation. It’s evident in all aspects of our academic seeded bracket Indoor Volleyball and student support offerings: TEAM SIZE Divisions Entry due capt. mtg play begins 6v6 open 10-30 10-30 11-4 Pool play & 5:30 pm • Small classes • Affordable tuition seeded bracket • Strong student support services • Dedicated faculty Racquetball Tournament TEAM SIZE Divisions Entry due capt. mtg play begins • Flexible class schedules • Guaranteed credit transfer! singles men’s & 10-30 11-2 11-2 women’s 9 Am double elimination & Random seeded bracket

DO YOU HAVE YOUR PLAY PASS? BETTER YET, WHAT IS A PLAY PASS? Financial aid, scholarships, and A PLAY PASS IS A FLAT FEE PAID BY EACH INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT RATHER THAN A PER TEAM RATE. grants are also available to EnrollPCC.ORG THAT WAY PARTICIPANTS CAN PLAY IN ANY AND ALL INTRAMURAL LEAGUE SPORTS AS THEY CHOOSE. 2019-2020 RATES: $15/SEMESTER OR $25/ACADEMIC YEAR those who qualify. Follow us! YOU CAN PAY ONLINE AT HTTP://BIT.LY/IMTODAY OR IN PERSON AT THE SRC.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT [email protected] 14 Colorado State University-Pueblo The Today October 23, 2019 15 Interactive Game Places in pueblo to go for a scare! Halloween Word Find By Reenua Jones created by Kennedy Shriver Staff Writer If you’re looking for something this stay on campus. This year the science the halls of the Rosemount Museum. Halloween that will give you some club is hosting a haunted house in Members & Children $15, General C H A I N S A W C A N D Y R F Admission $18 A G T T K C I T S M O O R B A spine-chilling and mind-tingling the Life Science building. Tickets excitement, try an Escape Room. are available at the door or for pre- 6 PM to 10 PM, every 15 minutes October Q A N C E O N D R D N N S Y N SoCo escape rooms is a Colorado- sale in the biology department office 17th, 18th, 19th & 24th, 25th, 26th. Call B U I I R K E R S V E S I M G based company bringing new and fun (LS 210). $10 for general admission, 719-545-5290 or check out their website escape rooms to Southern Colorado. $8 for students and $5 for children at http://rosemount.org/ G R C A V R S E O Q E K J M S So cool consecutively creates 10 and under. T N N E A R M A P C W E E U Q original escape rooms matching Ghost hunting different holidays during the year. Dia de los Muertos W G I C M U A U C W O L R M S If Haunted houses aren’t your thing, This year’s Halloween room is the CSU-Pueblo’s own Steel City E I S Y T E M C P V L E I M B House on Cortner Road. You can maybe some history mixed with Writers has a open mic event Friday, the supernatural might spark some T W T S F P T C C J L T P A L reserve a private room or you can do Nov. 1 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the a public room. For more information, interest this Halloween season. Here R W O C K I T E L W A O M E O Occhiato Student Center by the are a list of some spots that are known call 719-717-0658 or check out fireplace. More events celebrating E C Y I H O R S R O H N A R O https://www.socoescaperoom.com. to be haunted or at least a little eerie: A E N L L A F R O Y W M V C D this traditional holiday will be held The Honor Farm, Gold Dust Saloon, Train of Terror in the OSC from noon to 4. Stonemoor Hills, Belmont Hall on T W R E D I P S O H T N C S Y campus. D E T N U A H J O H G N S B K Looking for some haunted history, Night Terrors/Victorian Horrors at the how about I had to train. Every year, Rosemount Museum B V S P O O K Y B G K C A L B the historical Pueblo Union Depot Feel the chill run down your spine as you transforms their train museum listen to Tell-Tale Heart, The Monkey’s into the Train of tTerror. For more BAT BLACK BLOODY Paw, The information on the attraction, call Yellow BOO BROOMSTICK CANDY 719-544-0020. Wallpaper, CARVING CASKET CEMETERY and more CHAINSAW CLOWNS CORN CSU- Pueblo Science Club Haunted Victorian COSTUMES FALL FANGS House horrors GHOST HALLOWEEN HAUNTED stories as HORRIFYING MUMMY ORANGE If you don’t want to wander far for you move PUMPKIN SCARED SCREAM some Halloween haunt, go ahead and through SKELETON SPIDER SPOOKY WE’RE HIRING: TREAT TRICK VAMPIRE GAME CHANGERS THE REWARD OF JOIN OUR TEAM! BEING A SOLDIER SPORTS JUST GOT BETTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT Farmers Insurance believes that your courage and C D P S MAINTENANCE service to our nation should be rewarded. That’s why we offer special preferred rates for soldiers. Your bravery HEALTH + WELLNESS is appreciated! Contact a local Farmers agent to start AQUATICS saving today. So Cold Design & Photography LLC MEMBERSHIP Call today to learn about our discounts! Custom Tee-Shirt Printing: 719.314.3920 Heat press, Sublimation, Vinyal, and DTG. KEVIN SHRIVER Brochure design Your Local Agent Logo design 5555 TECH CENTER DR STE 112 Photography and COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919 Drone photography www.farmersagent.com/kshriver To Schedule an apt. Contact: Severino Martinez today @ Cell: 719-334-0345 Email: [email protected] Facebook@socolddesignandphotography Apply now. Instagram@scdp81 puebloymca.org ACCESSIBLE. AFFORDABLE. ACHIEVABLE. Accesible. Al Alcance. Realizable.

CSUPueblo.edu