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. The Jesuit University of the Rockies www.RegisHighlander.com Denver, Colorado Residence Hall Center for the Study of War Experience security escalated to takes Regis on sentimental journey Alyse Warner new heights Staff Reporter Andrea Silva Jacqueline Kharouf The Regis campus was invigorated Senior Reporters Saturday November 5 by the sounds of the Dean Bushnell Orchestra invit­ ing everyone to step back in time and "I feel pretty safe," said Tim dance a little swing. About 250 sup­ Hemming, a freshman living in porters for the Center for the Study of DeSmet Hall, when asked about the War Experience gathered to celebrate security in his Residence Hall., a time in history that changed the "There's usually someone sitting there world. In a Dining Hall bedecked with (at the desk]. I'm not too concerned." patriotic colors and 1940s era photos, Amanda Simpson, a freshman living diners and dancers gathered to in O'Connell Hall, had similar com­ remember this powerful time. As ments on her security in O'Connell, Tamara Hackfort, a volunteer at the "There have been no incidents that event stated, "it was a great opportuni­ would make me feel unsafe. I can ty not only to escort, but to also spend usually leave my door unlocked." some time visiting with the World War For Hemming and Simpson, it Two veterans. They represent not seems that the new levels of security only an event in history but a time and have been effective at contributing to a experience. Spending an evening din­ greater sense of safety. Over the past ing and dancing with these extraordi­ few years, the approach to securing nary people was delightful." All in residence halls has been modified in attendance were treated to the won­ the hopes of creating a safer environ­ derful vocal stylings of both Dr. Dan ment for residents. These modifica­ Clayton and Barbra Wollan singing tions include an increase in front-desk such tunes as "Sentimental Journey". hours, the installation of a swipe card One of the purposes of this event system, and a guest sign-in require­ was to raise funds for the Center to assure its continued presence here at ment. Photo by Graham Hunt According to Kristen Wall, assistant See Dance on page 2 director for Residence Life at Regis Choral director Barbra Wollan and history professor Dr. Dan Clayton sing University, safety and security of in a reminiscent duet last Saturday night in the Dining Hall. residence halls is maintained by sever­ al exterior and interior measures. ures have also been improved with an Video cameras monitor the exteriors of increase in shifts to include noon until the residenoe halls and exit doors. 5 a.m. These personnel also make These exterior doors are also kept rounds of the buildings and keep locked, and the main doors are the records in a log-in book. only doors that can be entered with a Director of Campus Safety Bill swipe key card. Visitors to the resi­ Williams says that the possibility of dence halls (even students from other potential incidents has also been one residence halls) are required to check of the factors that has led to the tight­ in at the front desk. ening of residence hall security. "We Registering visitors and guests to react not to just what happens here at the residence halls is an improvement Regis, but what happens at other cam­ from security last year, when visitors puses too," said Williams. He had no obligation to check in. Wall explained that there have been occur­ said, "We just want to be proactive. rences in Regis' residence halls that We know that college campuses can could have easily been more threaten­ be vulnerable. We want to make sure ing than they actually were. our students are safe and take respon­ Williams cited one case from a few sibility for their own safety by signing in years ago when a student let a guest their friends and guests." stay with her for about 3-4 weeks. The In addition to the guest log, the res­ guest's overdue stay was not apparent Photo by Graham Hunt idence halls are also monitored by to the professional Residence Life and Fr. John Dear, S.J. calls a packed Science Amphlitheater embrace the wis­ desk clerks and Residence Assistants See Safety on page 2 dom of active non-violence. Dear concluded the Fall 2005 Catholic Studies (RAs). These interior security meas- Speaker Series. 20055 2 Highlander News ------~=====T~u:e:s;d;a~y_,~N~o~v:_e:_m~b:._e:._r-:_8~,~!~~= the doors, depending on the building. Contact the Highlander At night, only the main doors to the 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1_8 buildings are accessible for entry with Denver, CO 80221 keys or cards. The personnel compo­ nent at CU incorporates a University Our Mission: Police Department, separate from the As the staff of the Regis Universit Boulder Police Department, which is weekly publication, the Highlande~ comprised of non-commissioned secu­ we inte~d to serve the campus and rity officers. Their task is to provide the neighborhood by providing an residence hall security by patrolling the outlet for the transmission of news halls either on foot or by car. and ideas. Our publication is At CU, residence hall security does designed to cultivate awareness not include security cameras; howev­ understanding and dialogue abo~t er, there are hidden cameras in certain matters of community importance. areas for police surveillance purposes. Like Regis, several of these security Editor-in-Chief measures are fairly new and changes Chris Dieterich were made about two to three years ago because the old system, including Associate Editor one night clerk per residence hall, was Justin Parnell proving to be ineffective. Don Enloe, director of Campus Safety at the University of Denver, also Opinion Editor Photo by Alyse Warner described his university's residence Justin Goldman Freshman Randy Davis signs in to visit O'Connell Hall. Signing in is now hall security as a two part system. mandatory for all non-residents, including other students. Like Regis and CU, the residence halls Feature Editor & at DU are accessible by swipe card Distribution Manager Security from front page greater security. "Understand that one and the front desk is staffed through­ Alyse Warner ing than they actually were. of the shortcomings of any surveil- out the day and night. DU also uses a Williams cited one case from a few lance system is that it is used in a guest log and requires that visitors to Online Editors years ago when a student let a guest reactive manner," he explained. "We the residence halls who enter the stay with her for about 3-4 weeks. The don't have anybody dedicated to sit­ C.J. Kummer building without an identification card Zach Owens guest's overdue stay was not apparent ting there and watching the cameras to sign in at the front desk of that build­ to the professional Residence Life and all of the time. The closest thing to that ing. DU also has a force of non-police Sports Editor Campus Safety staff until the he began is the desk clerks." security officers to patrol the buildings, to act aggressively towards other resi- Williams added that a drawback of while RAs patrol the floors, usually Ryan Caulfield dents. Once he was turned into the adding more cameras is that addition- from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Spotlight Editor Denver Police Department, it was dis- "[New technology·11 is com- With progressing technology, resi­ covered that he actually had warrants dence hall security is becoming tighter Lauren Maestas out for his arrest from other states. ing, I think we need it, and I and more efficient. Biometric devices While this case did not directly influ- think it's useful; there's such as hand print scanners and retina Senior Reporter ence the security changes that have / readers will likely be widespread com­ Andrea Silva been made this year, Williams says a ways something new. modities in the future. Some schools that it is an example of how even more We call it 'dairy techno/o­ have already installed these new tech­ Copy Editors threatening incidents could occur. gy', because the expiration nologies in their residence halls. At Maricor Coquia ~ncreased surveillance of who is going the Denver campus of Johnson & Lauren Wojtko in and out of the dorms is expected to on it has the expiration of Wales University, HandKey scanners make the guest policy easier to milk." guard the entrances of the school's Layout Design enforce. three residence halls. The scanners al staff would have to be hired to watch Amelia Noyes The installation of key cards in the them. For more complete coverage, are also placed at the entry of each dorms is another new security meas­ Williams estimates that a minimum of wing. Students simply wave their ure. According to Williams, the key Photography Editor two-three full-time, staff would be hands through the scanner, and their cards contribute to more security Graham Hunt needed to monitor cameras. door is unlocked for up to 20 seconds. because their ability to unlock doors is Arlynne Simpson, a sophomore liv­ As campus security advances at uni­ computer programmed. Thus, if a stu­ ing in West Hall and a desk clerk for versities throughout the nation, Regis Staff Photographers dent loses a key, he/she only needs to Residence Life, thinks that residence ~ill likely undergo even more changes Jonathan Reinhard report it so that it can be de-activated. hall security is good, but could be in the following years. As Williams This is a much cheaper and more effi­ improved, especially in regards to the s~id, "(New technology] is coming, I Staff Reporters cient way to deal with key loss, consid­ guest log. "In the residence halls think we need it, and I think it's useful; ering that losing a regular key involves Jami Bonifas [guests] have to sign in, but that does­ there's always something new. We the hassle of changing the lock and Maricor Coquia n't always go as planned. Most of the call it 'dairy technology', because the getting a new key made. Jillian Deganhart desk clerks don't know ... the (resi­ expiration on it has the expiration of Rachel Crowley is a resident assis­ Erica Easter dents] who live there and [those] who milk." Together with modern innova­ tant on the third floor of O'Connell Hall. Taylor Goodson don't." tions, the initiatives of Residence Life She feels mostly content with the level Marlena Hargrove Of the students interviewed, most and Campus Safety will unceasingly of security in the residence halls· Jacqueline Kharouf felt secure in their residence·halls, but work towards a safer environment for though she does say also the cooper~ Alyse Warner like Amanda Simpson, they felt that students. ation of residents is imperative. "I feel Lauren Wojtko some of the measures could be like [the residents] are safe when they Dance from front page improved. Simpson commented on follow the rules, because I think that the requirements to sign in visitors, Regis, as well as increasing the the rules themselves probably couldn't Staff Columnist including on-campus visitors from momentu,:n towards the Center's goal be any better," said Crowley. Phillip Sparer other residence halls, "It's just an of becoming a national repository of Additionally, she and second floor inconvenience for people living on war artifacts and memorabilia. The O'Connell RA Kyle Beckert expressed campus." Center for War Experience is dedicat­ Advertising Managers a need for more camera surveillance Tim Etzkorn, a resident of O'Connell ed to preserving the stories of the men Caroline Herter specifically of all of the entrances t~ Hall, mainly dislikes having to call who and women who learned first hand the CarrieAnna Cordova O'Connell and the laundry room. he is visiting whenever he just wants to devastating effects of war. The Williams says that camera coverage go to another residence hall. "If it Center has been housed in Main Hall of the residence halls is the "most Faculty Adviser could be possible for our swipe cards ~oom 307 since 2004 and is continu­ complete" on campus. There is cover­ Mary Beth Callie, Ph.D. to get us into Desmet and vice versa ing to expand to include memorabilia age of the entryways, computer labs, then it would be okay if we still had t~ from not only World War 11, but also and in some cases the immediate Our policies regarding sub­ sign in," said Etzkorn. the Korean and Vietnam Wars as well. parking lot area. There are two cam­ missions and editorials from eras at the entrance of Desmet Hall Other Colleges Babysitting agency the community: one at the north doors and a recentl; The security measuresat Regis are added one at the south doors. Seven seeking sitters for FT or similar to those used at other local uni­ Submissions are encouraged from our cameras provide coverage of West versities. Lieutenant Tim McGraw PT, Temporary or readers. Email submissions to hldr­ Hall, which Williams explains is [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. every police administrator in the Department because of West's more complicated Permanent sitting jobs. Wednesday for consideration. All sub­ of Public Safety at the University of U-shape that has more entries and missions will be reviewed to ensure Colorado, Boulder, described the Days, Eves, and exits. suitability of content and quality of security for CU residence halls as con­ While adding more camera cover­ Weekends available. thought. Editorials are the opinions of sisting of two components: hardware age of residence halls would be a the author, and therefore may not nec­ and personnel. The hardware compo­ $8.80 I hr and up. essarily reflect the views of Regis good thing, Williams says that this nent includes 24-hour secured doors University or the Highlander. would not necessarily contribute to (303) 346-7600. with either key cards of keys to open Tuesday, November 8, 2005 News------~~---Highlander 3

John Brisben Walker John Brisben Walker links historic Biography

Red Rocks to Jesuit tradition • At 26 years old (in 1873) John Brisben Walker had Ashlee Stadig attended Gonzaga College, A Shared History ties ... I predict that someday twenty Georgetown College, and West Contributing Reporter Regis students might also be sur­ thousand people will assemble here to Point Military Academy; served prised to know that the history of Red listen to the world's greatest master­ The earth exploded some sixty mil­ Rocks, situated in Morrison, Colorado, pieces." Her prediction proved correct. as a military advisor and general lion years ago bringing sharp rock for­ is bound together with the history of in the Chinese Army; and ran for mations up from what was once an Regis University, through the figure of Denver buys Red Rocks Congress on the Republican ocean bottom. Natural occurrences John Brisben Walker. Walker, not having nearly enough ticket. weathered the rocks into sharper geo­ The story of Walker has been money to turn the park into an • Until the age of 30, he was metrical figures. The natural color, recounted in many places. According amphitheater himself, put it up for sale. the managing editor of the caused by the iron oxide content, to the Westword, John Brisben Walker, In the early 1920's, Walker offered it to Cincinnati Commercial Gazette painted the towering rocks red, as told inventor and innovator, purchased a the city of Denver for one million dol­ by Linda Wommack, a writer of early 4,000-acre parcel of land, including the lars. Former mayor Benjamin and the Washington D.C. Daily Colorado history. 700 acres that is now Red Rocks Park Stapleton turned the offer down, claim­ Chronicle. This natural phenomenon created in 1906. ing that Denver could not afford such a • Asked by the US. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Edna Fiore, a Morrison resident and property. After years of governmental Government to investigate agri­ town website author, explains that Red Rocks Amphitheatre closed for "bull-dogging, a bargain price of culture in the arid regions of the Walker also purchased the 'Swiss the season a month ago, but the park $54,133 (including water rights) was Cottage' in Morrison, a hotel built by West in 1879, he purchased trails and museum are open year agreed upon in 1925. Litigation tied up former governor John Evans. Walker 1,600 acres in northwest round. the ownership until 1928. donated the 'Swiss Cottage' to the The City of Denver acquired Red Denver, Berkeley Farm, where Over the years, Red Rocks Jesuits which housed the College of Amphitheater has hosted monumental Rocks in 1928 despite opinions that he introduced the production of the Sacred Heart (SHC) for four years. Red Rocks would be a bust due to the alfalfa as a cash crop. concerts, such as the Beatles in 1964, He later gave land in northwest Denver high cost of developing it. However, Bob Marley in 1977, and U2 in 1983. to the Jesuits to build a new site for • In 1880, he purchased 500 Denver planned to turn Red Rocks into The list also includes some of last sea­ SHC which was later name Regis lots near present-day Union the amphitheater Walker dreamed of. son's concert lineup with Blues College. The previous Morrison build­ Station and developed Denver's After the 1929 Great Stock Market Traveler, Norah Jones, Dave ing was torn down in the mid-1980s, first amusement park, River Crash, President Franklin D. Matthews, 311, Motley Crue, but pictures still remain in the Morrison Roosevelt created jobs through the Front Park, which boasted a Widespread Panic, Incubus, Santana, Heritage Museum. Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) for race track, the Castle of Culture Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Fiore states, "[Walker] concentrated unemployed Americans. Though the & Commerce, ball parks, an Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and Lyle his efforts on developing the Red amphitheater needed little work, archi­ Lovett, Rocks area, which he named "Garden excursion steamer, and numer­ tect Burnham Hoyt and the CCC Junior Anna Schafer regularly of the Titans." There he built a road to ous other features, such as fire­ became the masons and stone work­ attends Red Rocks not only for enter­ the area, a teahouse, hiking trails, and works displays. There he also a funicular or incline railway to the top ers that built the theater as it stands tainment but also to work concerts to today. staged Denver's first rodeo. help fund the Women's Regis softball of Mount Morrison, the longest cog • Founder of Cosmopolitan railway in the world at the time." Red Rocks hours during the months team. "Being an artist [singer] myself, I Magazine which he later sold to Wommack also mentions Walker's of October through April are 9 a.m. to 4 truly hope that musicians who come p.m. daily. The new Visitor Center William Randolph Hearst in and play at Red Rocks realize the priv­ friend and famous singer of the time, Mary Garden, who accompanied him offers tours of the exhibits featuring the 1905. ilege and opportunity that they are music history, geology, paleontology, gaining from playing at such a historic to Red Rocks and declared, "Never in Heritage Museum open Thursdays any opera house, the world over, have and the Civilian Conservation Corp. and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. or by and famous venue," says Schafer. I found more perfect acoustic proper- appointment. Tuesday, November 8, 4 Highlander 2005 Opinion suburbs plagued by this recent wave of study of 1, 160 recent French convert violence. A student named Anyss to Islam found 23% identified them~ City of lights on fire: spoke highly of the meeting, "We get selves as Salafists, a Muslim se t the impression that we have been associat~d wit_h . viole~t extremis~. heard" and felt that the Prime Minister, When Pnme Minister V1llepin was th unrest grips France "was genuinely seeking to deal with Interior Minister he requested an inte~ ligence assessment of what occurred Justin Goldman wall of an electrical relay station while the problems." Opinion Editor eluding police conducting identity This situation shows the dangerous checks. Not unlike the predictability of trend of a Muslim underclass in ''After two decades of poli­ The past week levees failing in New Orleans, this Europe. Zacarias Moussaoui, the cap­ cies that have tried, and France has seen an event lit the fuse on a powder-keg of tured "20th Hijacker" in the September extraordinary amount discontent. According to the 11th plot is a French lslamist. These often failed, to strengthen of violence in areas populated primari­ Associated Press, the violence has regions within the country where that schools, provide jobs, and ly by immigrants of North African spread out of Paris to Rouen in type of ideology can fester are know~ decent. The riots erupted in response Normandy, to Bordeaux in the south­ as "quartiers sensibles," literally sensi­ improve housing, critics to the accidental deaths of two west, and to Strasbourg near the tive neighborhoods. Olivier Guitta, say it is time authorities teenagers. The response from the German border. reports in the Weekly Standard of the took the problems more French Government has shown the During the evening of November 3 concern within French Law divisions within the ruling UMP Party of over 500 vehicles were set on fire and Enforcement. One police-union seriously " With condition President Jacque Chirac. This situa­ 78 people were arrested. French leader, writing to Interior Minister such as these, extreme tion has shown the difficulty of assimi­ Interior Minister Nicholas Sarkozy, a Sarkozy, declared, "A civil war is lating those who come from the former known hardliner, is the lead govern- unfolding in Clichy-sous-Bois. We can­ ideologies can grow. French colonies in Africa that gained not handle the challenge any longer. independence in the 1950s and 1960s. Not unlike the predictability Only the Army, trained and equipped in France's 1,000 principal mosques. The situation is one that the United for this type of mission, can intervene CSIS reports that the assessment States must observe closely. Despite of levees failing in New to stabilize the situation." found that only 3 percent of Imams in the disagreement with the Bush Orleans, this event lit the Marc Cheb Sun told the Christian France were French citizens, and 40 Science Monitor, "Working class sub­ percent of them had no religious back­ Administration over Iraq and being the fuse on a powder-keg of source of ridicule with ideas like "free­ urbs have become ethnic ghettos and ground whatsoever. dom fries," the French know counter­ discontent. that is the origin of the problem." This Robert Leiken, Director of the terrorism. According to Ludo Black of vulnerable population must feel includ­ Immigration and National Security the Jamestown Foundation, a counter­ ment official in managing this cns1s. ed in the principles of "Liberty, Equality, Program at the Nixon Center, writes in terrorism think-tank, "Over the last Mr. Sarkozy is no stranger to contro­ Fraternity" that the French Republic Foreign Affairs, "The mass immigration decade, French counter-terrorism versy. Many within these immigrant holds so dear. Peter Ford of the of Muslims to Europe was an unintend­ strategy has been recognized as one communities are upset with his strong Christian Science Monitor reports, ed consequence of post-World War II of the most effective in Europe." The rhetoric. Mr. Sarkozy has pursued a "The ugly, often poorly maintained guest-worker programs." According to reality of homegrown terrorists was "zero tolerance" policy towards vio­ blocks of public housing that have French academic Gilles Kepel, clear with the London bombings of 7/7, lence. He had recently launched a become a nightly battlefield are testa­ "Neither the blood spilled by Muslims where the perpetrators were British­ new offensive to tackle crime in 25 ment to 40 years of government policy from North Africa fighting in French born. This past week in London three problem neighborhoods throughout that has concentrated immigrants and uniforms during both world wars nor terronsm suspects were in court. One the country. Mr. Sarkozy has stood by their families in well-defined districts the sweat of migrant laborers, living suspect had images of the Capital and his calls for a "war without mercy" away from city centers, as housing under deplorable conditions, who other Washington landmarks on his against those responsible, "When you there became more expensive." rebuilt France for a pittance in 1945, computer. The challenge is that when fire real bullets at police, you're not a Creating viable opportunity for these has made their children full fellow citi­ these men are citizens of nations like 'youth,' you're a thug" he told Le young people is a task the French zens." The Socialist Party has called Britain, they can travel visa-free to the Parisien. National Assembly cannot ignore. for Mr. Sarkozy's resignation in light of United States. French Prime Minister Dominique Peter Ford reports, "After two decades his strong language describing those The riots erupted in response to the De Villepin has been an important gov­ of policies that have tried, and often involved in the unrest. His zero-toler­ deaths in Clichy-sous-Bois, an area in ernment figure in dealing with the cur­ failed, to strengthen schools, provide ance approach has brought compar­ northeast Paris that is home to many rent situation. He does not take the jobs, and improve housing, critics say isons to Rudy Giuliani's efforts in New poor Muslim immigrants. Bouna hard line that Mr. Sarkozy takes. Both it is time authorities took the problems York. He finds himself where Giuliani Traore, a 15-year-old of Malian back­ gentlemen have their eyes on the 2007 more seriously." With condition such was early this year, leading polling ground, and Zyed Senna, a 17-year­ Presidential Election to replace Mr. as these, extreme ideologies can grow. within his party for an upcoming old of Tunisian origin were electrocut­ Chirac. On Friday November 4, The The Center for Strategic and Presidential Election. ed on October 27. They had scaled a Prime Minister met with 16 youths from International Studies (CSIS) found in a

any conferees. This of course is lead­ tor anything to make the pain stop." Amendment to DOD Appropriations ing Democrats to accuse Rep. Hastert Also, if we engage in torture tactics in of trying to protect the Vice President's this war, this will only endanger our Act presents Bush with veto dilemma office, which has been lobbying hard POWs in this and future wars, since against the amendment, from yet other countries may choose to follow Department of Defense detainees, and another embarrassing defeat. the Bush Administration's example of Appropriate secondly would "prohibit cruel, inhu- All of these events provide me with winning by breaking the rules, and man, and degrading treatment of per- a lot of initial reactions, almost none of subject our own soldiers to torture tac­ treatment of sons in the detention of the U.S. gov- them positive. First of all, from a tics. ernment." The same day it was pro- humanistic perspective, does anyone There are so many reasons to sup­ detainees defined in posed the amendment passed by a else find it appalling that the United port this amendment I can't possibly vote of 90-9. . . States Military doesn't already abide by run through them all, and luckily the McCain amendment The problem for the Bush admm1s- strict rules forbidding er 1 · h large majority of people in Congress tration is that it has ------d ue • '" uman, recognize them as well. This even has Michael Uhrig explicitly rejected If we are going to try and an degradi~g overwhelming support from Contributing Columnist this policy in fighting . . treatment of its the war on terror- claim any SOrf Of moral high detainees? If we Republicans in Congress. It is absolutely unacceptable for Speaker Last month, October 7 to be exact, ism. Furthermore. ground in this global war on are going to try and Hastert to try to shield the Vice the Senate by a vote of 97 -0 passed the _President has terror, we must hold our- claim a~y sort of the Department of Defense previously prom- . moral high ground President's office from embarrassment Appropriation Act of 2006. On the ised to veto any leg- selves to the highest stan- in this global war on this issue. They brought all the $440 billion spending bill , one would islation that con- dards. on terror, we must embarrassment up to this point on think there would not be much contro­ tains this type of ------hold ourselves to themselves, and they deserve to be versy; after all, how controversial can a language. In a public statement the the highest standards. The scandals embarrassed again on this issue, since bill which passes unanimously in a bit­ White House has claimed that it would that have emerged dear ·th they are on the absolutely most radical · d th · b·1·ty t b · · mg wi our terly divided Senate be? Well, the 1mpe e eir a 11 o nng terrorists to treatment of prison th h and unacceptable side. Once the con­ justice. . ers, oug not answer is that under normal circum­ . . . widespread from a pub1·1c rel t· ference committee finally does meet, The situation 1s even more compli- . ' a ions stances, it would not be controversial there is not much doubt that the at all, but thanks to Republican cated by the fact that the original ver- perspective are_ disastrous and we t amendment will be adopted in the final Senator John McCain the Bush admin­ sion of the bill passed in the House (by muS _do ~verythmg we can to prevent bill. Then, the President will face two istration now finds itself in a bit of a a vote of 398-19) did not include that anything hke that from ever happening choices one is to use his first veto conundrum. specific amendment. When this hap- again. which ~ill almost certainly be overrid- The reason is because two days pens, it is dealt with by a conference . On top of that, as Sen. McCain . n prior to its passage, Sen. McCain pro­ committee consisting of members from pointed out, the information gained den, or go back on his word and sig th posed amendment #1977. According both Houses of Congress. However, ~r~m sources who have been tortured the bill into law. Either way e to the Senator, the amendment would Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is inaccurate anyway, because, "under Administration will get a long overdue first establish a uniform standard for (R-IL) has not yet officially appointed torture a detainee will tell his interroga- lesson in humility. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Highlander 5 Opinion cicver GR:ug-elschre1ber By Jacqueline Kharouf He.re. twky, HoY\c..si\'i, / -1-v..Y~t.yl howlo¥"t~ J.o~s,t -l o.\:.<.to Mo..kc.. <>-­ SOJ\ cl""' I C. \.\ ~

Few people know about the problem, Human trafficking: educational opportu­ and even fewer know how to help stop Calling the it. nities for awareness essential Several organizations, including Amnesty International, the University community Maribeth Waldrep becoming entrapped by this type of of Denver, CAST, and many others, Contributing Columnist crime. However, recent efforts have are trying to put an end to this truly hor­ been made by both members of rific problem. It is only through educa­ Recently, Lifetime Television pre­ Congress and independent organiza­ tion and awareness that victims of This week, in the sented an original miniseries on the tions to raise awareness of this fast human trafficking will be helped, and issue of human trafficking. The pro­ growing activity and promote change. that this type of organized crime will spirit of the gram weaved together the stories of In 2000, Congress passed the Victims become obsolete. As demonstrated by several women and children, all of of Trafficking and Violence and the miniseries, modern slavery is pres­ Sullivan Chair's whom ended up in the international Protection Act, which sought to view ent in most major cities across the $ex trade against their will. The pro­ victims truly as victims rather than world, even if citizens are not aware of attempt to foster gram's aim was to help educate the criminals. Another bill, approved on the problem. public about this important topic, which April 5, 2005, promoted an interagency Hopefully, the development of edu­ discussion regard­ most members of the general public task force to help deal with this type of cational opportunities like those at the are not aware of. By creating a story­ crime. University of Denver can help bring ing health care, line based off the stories of actual sur­ Locally, there is much being done to about both awareness and change. vivors, the show sought to demon­ combat the crimes associated with Local organizations can continue to please submit edi­ strate that not only is human trafficking human trafficking. The Graduate help victims and create harsher pun­ a global issue, it is also a very real School of International Studies at the ishments for criminals. Until our socie­ torials addressing problem here in America. University of Denver recently created a ty helps eradicate the underground Human trafficking, as defined by new task force to deal with the issues demand for such inhumane treatment this topic to both the United Nations and US of modern slavery and human traffick­ of others, we must educate ourselves [email protected] Justice Department, is a form of mod­ ing. This young organization has been and attempt to learn as much as we ern day slavery. This can include any asked by the General Assembly of can about how to help end the need­ type of forced labor, from farm work to Colorado to help set an agenda for the less suffering of our fellow humans. factory work, and is most commonly government's inter-agency taskforce used as a means to force women and on human trafficking, particularly deal­ children into prostitution. As of the year ing with the problems associated with 2000, over 4 million women, children, America and Thailand. and men had been trafficked using This task force is currently under the several different methods, with leadership of Professor Claude between 600,000 and 800,000 being d'Estree, an international lawyer and trafficked in one year alone. law and policy advisor to Free the Of the 800,000 people trafficked Slaves, the largest NGO in the country each year, between 14,500 and 17,500 dealing with this topic. He states that are specifically trafficked across these are "complex issues that require American borders. Many victims are complex solutions", and strives to use offered false employment opportuni­ an interdisciplinary approach, includ­ ties, are trafficked through marriage ing the studies of such subjects as brokers or mail-order bride services, "economic and political theory, interna­ and some are even sold into slavery by tional law, security, international their own families. After learning sever­ administration, and development" in al of these facts from the miniseries, solving these problems. sophomore Holly Newby explained "The program is comprised of about that her "largest reaction was to the 250 members," states Jason Gardner, fact that this problem is a reality. It's Information Tech Specialist for the terrible to think about the things these International School of Graduate people, especially young girls, experi­ Studies, and in the future, the group ence, especially when they should still hopes to establish stronger relation­ be innocent children." ships with the Department of Justice One popular misconception about and the State Depa,:tment to combat this type of crime is that it is solely an trafficking in persons. This program, overseas issue. Unfortunately, the though still in its infancy, has been extremely successful, and has already United States is currently a very key It all starts with a Computer Science degree_.develop computer assisted graphic design impacted several local governmental player in this type of global organized programs for the disabled, create virtual worlds to help simulate problems in developing coun­ crime. According to CAST, the organizations. In the future, perhaps tries. or model climates to predict changes in ocean circulation. Regis alumnae have jobs Coalition to Abolish Slavery and more universities, even our own ranging from development of the next wmartian lander" to pollution control with the EPA. Trafficking, a woman or child is traf­ school, can look to instill programs ficked into the United States every ten such as this within our community. Regis College female sophomores interested in a computer science major have the oppor­ minutes. After drugs and weapons, Despite strides that have recently tunity to receive a $65,000 scholarship over two years through the The Clare Boothe wee human beings are the third most prof­ been made to help combat human traf­ Program. To fill out a scholarship application, visit http://academic.regis.edw'plitl/ to itable illegal import in this country, ficking, not enough is being done to aid submit an online application. Applications are due by February 1, 2006, and recipients of greatly contributing to this $9 billion per victims or prevent the situations that the Clare Boothe wee Scholarship will be notified on March 1, 2006. year industry. cause slavery to occur. Currently, there for more information or to discuss majoring in computer science, contact Trisha Litz at Until recently, little has been done to is not one shelter in the entire United [email protected] or 303-964-5257. support victims or protect others from States for victims of human trafficking. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 6 Highlander Feat1

sense of ~ balance:. rersonal Counseling Services can help stu­ dents find peace of mind

explore their own values," Anderson says, "[In col­ Chris Dieterich of us attempt to put up. It rarely works and in my lege] students are exposed to all kinds of informa­ Editor-in-Chief case it was evident that something was wrong con­ sidering I had a 3.9 GPA in high school and now sud­ tion, it can be difficult to see where they fit in ." Researchers have found that college students are denly have three F's. The stresses of my life had Conquering the general anxieties students have can at greater risk for mental health problems than young begun to take their toll mentally and physically." let them see what "they can do to make a difference." people not involved in university level education. Regis offers Personal Counseling resources to The Personal Counseling staff can also make refer­ According to a study published in the UK, the per­ help students combat stressors that form the roots of rals to treatment centers, psychiatrist and private centage of college students reporting mental health many mental health issues. The Personal practice psychologists if necessary. issues has risen significantly in recent years relative Counseling staff at Regis offers free individual coun­ The Personal Counseling staff consists of five peo­ seling to traditional undergraduate students. The ple: two male and three female. Anderson makes to other sections.1 purpose of individual counseling "[is not] to offer clear that having a diverse staff is critical to the coun­ It is doubtful that this news is shocking to many advice." Rather, "We are in a position to listen and seling process, "Finding a match is important. If a Regis students. The college routine is inherently look at things differently. We are there to help stu- student tries one member of our staff and doesn't stressful. Dividing time between studies, friends, feel that it is working, we encourage [the student] to relationships, work and sports or activities is difficult. The purpose of individual counseling switch. We're not offended; in fact, it helps the whole Such stressors can be compounded as familiar living process." environments change; students making the transition "[is not] to offer advice." Rather, "We College life can be everything all of the time: excit­ from home to school or on campus to off campus are in a position to listen and look at ing, tragic, triumphant, scary, banal, maddening, fun, may find it challenging to adjust to their new setting. things differently. We are there to help and lonely. Options are available on campus to help. Dealing with newly found freedoms can make budg­ In Anderson's mind, the stigma that counseling is a eting time and avoiding procrastination problematic. students figure out for themselves sign of weakness is vanishing, "Seeking help when Students may find themselves trying to live up to how reevaluate their situations in a one has problems are signs of strength. Those peo­ unrealistic expectations from home. Managing all of safe and confidential environment," ple are trying to remedy their situation." When asked these pressures takes work. to express why Personal Counseling Services are Dealing with these aspects of life is like juggling notes Anderson. beneficial to students, the anonymous student stat­ plates; if something disrupts the state of equilibrium, ed, without hesitation, "Because they care." then it doesn't take much for things to crash down. dents figure out for themselves how reevaluate their Director of Personal Counseling, Services, Jerene situations in a safe and confidential environment," Anderson, has seen this sequence of events play out notes Anderson. Students troubled by depression, . before, "A personal crisis can throw students off: one family or relationship problems, issues concerning major sickness, anxiety or problem from home and it sexuality or those feeling overwhelmed or troubled 1. Royal College of Psychiatrists. "The Mental Health of Students is easy to fall behind, to start to feel the difficulty of 3 are encouraged to set up an appointment with in Higher Education," Council Report CR112, January 200 . getting back on pace." Available at: Personal Counseling Services in the Coors Life An anonymous Regis student comments on her http://www rcosych ac uk/publications/cr/council/cr112 odf Direction Center. downward spiral, "You begin to realize there is a Individual counseling can help merely by adding a problem when everyone around you starts to notice. different perspective, "Often we just help people to However, denial is a last resort and barrier that many Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Highlander 7 ture Common symptoms of depression

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people who are depressed or manic may not experi­ ence all of the following symptoms. Some will have many symptoms, oth­ ers will have just a few:

• Sadness, anxiety, or "empty" feelings decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down."

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, including sex Insomnia, over­ ,- Photo from regis.edu sleeping, or waking much earlier than usual. From left to right are the members of Regis University Personal Counseling: Alison Krawiecki, Psy.D.; Bart Dean, L.C.S.W.; Chaney Givens, Psy.D.; Jerene Anderson, RN, L.P.C; and Paul Vu, S.J., Ph.D. • Loss of weight or appetite, or overeating and weight gain. Location: Coors Life Directions Center • Feelings of hopelessness and trategies for pessimism. Phone: 303-458-3507 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. oping with • Feelings of helplessness, guilt, and worthlessness. Walk-in service homesickness • Thoughts of death or suicide, Leaving home to attend college i or suicide attempts. MWF -- 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. TIH -- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. both exciting and challenging. Fo many students part of the challenge o • Difficulty concentrating, mak­ On weekends: Hege is dealing with feelings o ing decisions, or remembering. homesickness. Contact Residence Life staff or Campus Safety haracteristics of homesickness: • Restlessness, irritability or 303.458.4122 missing family and friends excessive crying. loneliness Emergencies: self-doubt • Chronic aches and pains or concentration problems physical problems that do not Exempla West Pines at Lutheran Medical Center preoccupation with returning home respond to treatment. Assessment and Referral Line at 303-467-4080 trategies for coping with homesick See http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publi­ ess: cat/depression.cfm · Remember that homesickness is Also see www.allaboutdepression.com normal and common response, even Support or students who have previous! Over-stressed? pent time away from home. I ccording to the University of · Understanding why these feeling evelop can be helpful in dealing with Hotlines Florida's Counseling Center, physical Depression/Suicide hem. Home is often a place wher igns of stress include the following: ne feels accepted and secure. Headaches, Fatigue, Support from parents, family and Colorado Helpline Gastrointestinal problems, Inability to riends, familiarity with one's sur 1-800-SUICIDE ocus/Lack of concentration, Sexual roundings and confidence in one' 1-800-784-2433 problems, Sleep disturbances, bility to be successful and meet chal Suicide Prevention Coalition Hypertension (high blood pressure), lenges all contribute to a sense o elf-assurance and security. of Colorado Sweating palms/Shaking hands, nxiety, Heart problems (tachycar­ 303-377-3040 X 41 ourtesy of Regis Personal Counseling ia, palpitations) Suicide Prevention Behavioral signs include: Partnership Irritability, Disruptive eating patterns 719-596-5433 (over eat or under eat), Harsh treat­ Yellow Ribbon Suicide ment of others, Increased smoking Prevention Program r alcohol consumption, Isolation, Regis Personal 303-429-3530 Compulsive shopping, Difficulty in Counseling Services Trevor Helpline ommunication (Suicide prevention for gay/les­ recommends this link on bian/transgender youth) Ways to Respond to the Regis website for 1-800-850-8078 Stressful Conditions online mental health screenings: Rape/ Violence hen dealing with stressful situa­ ions, try to arrange your tasks in Rape Assistance and rder of what is most important, deal Awareness Program & Rape ith this tasks in a way that fits your https://www. mental­ Crisis Hotline xpectations and always try to prac­ healthscreening .org/scr ice healthy life choices. 24 Hour Hotline- 303-322-7273 eening/welcome.asp Espanol- 303-329-0031 TDD (hearing impaired) 303- More tips available at the University 329-0023 f Chicago virtual pamphlets, acces­ Women's Crisis Center: ible from the "common issues" link Violence Prevention Institute t the Regis Personal Counseling 303-688-8484 ebpage. ..

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Ryan Caulfield points and 19 rebounds. The Rangers Sports Editor got 32 points and 8 steals from Diana Lopez in the losing effort. Women's basketball On Friday, November 4, the Men's cross country women's basketball team defeated The men's cross country team fin­ 13th ranked Bentley College, 71-67, ished in 17th place out of 20 teams at at the Disney Tip-off Classic in Lake the NCAA II Central Regional meet at Beuna Vista, Florida. The Rangers Fort Hayes State November 5. were led by juniors Diana Lopez and Freshman Matt Mach led the Rangers Denise Lopez. The twin sisters com­ with a time of 34:12 to finish in 51st bined for 35 points and 21 rebounds in place. Also, Junior Jesse Hunter had the victory. a time of 34:50 to finish in 53rd place. The Rangers defeated University Nebraska-Omaha, 62-51 on Saturday, Women's cross country November 5 to advance to the finals of On Saturday, November 5, the the Disney Tip-off Classic. Diana women's cross country team finished Lopez led the Rangers with 31 points 23rd out of 25 teams at the NCAA II in the victory. Denise Lopez added 17 Central Regional meet at Fort Hayes points and a game high 15 rebounds. State. Sophomore Anna Hacker led On Sunday, November 6, the the Rangers with a time of 23:50 Rangers lost to the University of North which was good enough for 55th place Dakota, 78-70, in the championship while senior Allison Hingten posted a game of the Disney Tip-off Classic. time of 25:46 to finish in115th place. Kristi Boese led North Dakota with 23

Rangers take out Fort Lewis; defeated in RMAC title match Erica Easter With the win, third-seeded Regis Photo by Graham Hunt Staff Reporter played top-seeded Metro State for the RMAC championship the following Student Activities held a racquet ball tournament on On Friday afternoon, the women's day. In the first half of the game, Metro Saturday, November 5. There are two racquet ball courts soccer team defeated Fort Lewis 3-0 posted three goals and held on to beat underneath the Regis Fieldhouse. at Metro's home field in the semifinals Regis 4-1 in the championship game of the Rocky Mountain Athletic held Saturday at Metro. During the Conference. second half, Regis was put on the Regis junior Katie Jardine scored board when freshman Carter Cornett Hip hop dance club breaks into two goals and added an assist to lead scored unassisted. No. 19-ranked Regis over No. 13- "We just weren't good enough in the new beat at Regis ranked Fort Lewis. Regis scored all first half," said Regis coach J.B. three goals in the first half. The action Belzer. "We played well in the second began in the first ten minutes when half, but the game was out of reach." lizzeth Nevarez Perez believes that now that the club junior Meghan Thompson put a corner At the conclusion of the game, Metro Contributing Reporter is active, it will form a community with kick in front of the goal and Jardine put defeated Regis 4-1, giving them the students who share one thing in com­ the ball in the net. About thirty minutes RMAC championship title. In November 2004, Regis students mon: hip-hop dancing. Hopefully the 1: into the game, Jardine The season isn't over for the women's Stephanie Perez and Sheelah Franck club will give students another reason passed the ball to senior Kate Murphy soccer team because their fate in the met in a statistics class. It was there to be proud of their school as well. who scored from the left side of the NCAA II Midwest Regional that the idea for a hip-hop dance club Perhaps, it'll serve as a motivation for box. Tournament will be determined in the arose. Then, it was an idea floating in student to study and/or become the air. Today, Perez and Franck have Just before the end of the first half, tournament, November 11-13. involved in other activities here at made it a reality. Regis. Jardine scored the last goal unassist­ The club's first meeting on ed, making the score 3-0. The club's plan is to select between Wednesday, September 28. Perez 15 and 20 members to participate. admits that she wanted to serve as a Some of the selected songs for the role model to students who, like her, dance club will come from artists such Duggan leaves for Birmingham have a yearning to realize an idea. as Missy Elliott, Pit Bull, Janet Ryan Caulfield Director of Media Relations. Tom Franck, also a member of the Regis Jackson, and Usher, among others. Sports Editor Dedin, Associate Director of Athletics Dance Team, says she does not wish The routines will include contemporary at Regis said, "We were all very sorry to compete with Regis' Dance Team. styles of hip-hop such as stepping and Last Monday, October 1,.. was the to see him leave, though we're most "Our styles are so much different I reggaeton. last day on the job for Jeff Duggan, thankful to him for all of his effort. This don't think there will be a conflict." Perez and Franck hope to keep the who resigned from his position as is a tremendous opportunity for him." To differentiate themselves from the club going. In particular, the club's mis­ Sports Information Director on October According to Dedin, Regis has hired current dance team, Franck and Perez sion hopes to "to bring a new and 18. Duggan, a graduate of Regis Doug Montgomery as Interim Sports sought to have the club advocate entertaining urban style of dance to University and a former member of the Information Director and will sometime diversity through art using physical Regis." They both hope to maintain JV baseball team had worked as the in the spring start to look for a permit expression to convey a deeper mean­ comittment from the club's members Sports Information Director for Regis replacement. From the Highlander ing. "We'll have thematic presenta­ as well. The club's policy states that since July of 2000. Duggan has staff, we extend a very warm thank you tions," shares Franck. "Plus," she "all dancers [are] to be fully committed accepted a job with the Birmingham for the countless occasions he helped adds, "It's hip-hop, that's the biggest to practices ... We are only admitting 3 Barons, a double-A minor league affili­ provide important information to us. difference." excused absences," says Perez. ate of the World Series Champion We wish Jeff the best at his new job! For Perez, Franck, and others, the club showcases and promotes ethnic To differentiate themselves Chicago White Sox, to work as the diversity as a central goal. The hip­ from the current dance team, hop movement itself began in the early Franck and Perez sought to 1970s, with urban African Americans have the club advocate diver­ Sports Preview and Latinos in the Bronx, New York. Ranger Fans beware Since then, hip-hop has moved into sity through art using physical mainstream culture Perez and Franck expression to convey a deep­ Men's and Women's bas seek to honor and share those roots by er meaning. offering the Regis community an expe­ ketball teams have starte rience of hip-hop routines and style. their seasons and th Perez and Franck are not the only Showing up on time is also part of this ones to feel the need for diversity., policy. Men's first home game i Chika Kurunwune, a freshmen transfer Perez and Franck welcome all stu­ student from Loyola New Orleans feels dents to audition for the team. Franck November 28 and th that there is a need for cultural diversi­ says, "If they [Regis students] are Women's is December 4. ty here at Regis and she hopes that open-minded and want to learn the Photo by Ed Bassenbacher the club will serve that need. "I'm glad hip-hop style, they will fit." Hip-Hop ian Lopez looks to repeat as it's starting ... ! want to be part of a Dance club tryouts are to be MAC Player of the Year. beginning," says Kurunwune. announced. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 10 Highlander Spotlight------

Discover Denver: Starz Denver International Film Festival KRCXAlbum Justin Parnell variety of panels and award cere­ Associate Editor monies. The Mayor's Lifetime Spotlight ~ Achievement Award, presented to a Beginning on Thursday, Denver film film artist for extraordinary contribu­ connoisseurs have the opportunity to tions to world cinema, will be given to choose from more than 200 films from director Ang Lee on November 19 dur­ 39 nations during the 28th Starz ing the closing night screening of Denver International Film Festival. "Brokeback Mountain." This year's Produced by the Denver Film Society, John Cassavetes Award, presented to the festival will run November 10-20 an American director/actor for unique and will feature "Be Your Own Critic" vision and maverick sensibility in inde­ as its main theme to attract everyone pendent filmmaking, goes to actor of all ages to construct their own festi­ Phillip Baker Hall, who appears in two val. festival films, "The Matador" and Photo by Justin Parnell Despite last year's star studded line­ "Duck." The Starz Film Center at Auraria "12 Songs" by Neil Diamond up with Morgan Freeman, Jamie Foxx Among this year's world premieres Campus's Tivoli Union Center will and Kevin Bacon, this year's program will be Wayne Ewing's "Remembering feature several national and inter­ Kevin O'Brien will still host a number of veteran direc­ Hunter," a documentary about the national independent films at the Music Director tors, actors and writers. This year's gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, 28th Starz Denver International Film guest directors include Ang Lee, which will screen at the Denver Press Festival beginning on Thursday. It has been over thirty years since I whose "Brokeback Mountain" is the Club on November 12 at 5 p.m. "A Victim's Perspective," an 11-hour Neil Diamond was named performer of Denver's film festival, which in pre­ festival's closing-night feature, as well video presentation of the Auschwitz the year, but in the spirit of Johnny as Neil Jordan and Claude Lelouch. vious years has been held in mid­ Death March, a highly eclectic 12-film Cash and the other Neil (Young), October, has been moved to mid­ Actors Philip Baker Hall and David salute to Japanese cinema, and a spe­ Diamond has reemerged from the November because organizers wanted Schwimmer will be on hand, alongside cial unannounced sneak preview of a ashes, or maybe in this case the rhine­ to use the new Ellie Caulkins Opera writers Annie Proulx, Diana Ossana major film on November 13. stones if you will, with 12 Songs. On House in the Denver Performing Art and Larry McMurty. Henderson hints to the Denver Post Songs, Diamond trades in his rhine­ Complex for the three red carpet There will be 20 premieres (seven that this mystery world premier screen­ stones and crooning for a stool and a events. Roy Henderson, artistic direc­ world, three North American and 10 ing will be a major picture with a spe­ guitar. Produced by the legendary tor of the film festival, also points out to U.S.) including Rodger Donaldson's cial cast performance following the Rick Rubin (Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, the Rocky Mountain News that "The World's Fastest Indian", which movie. Speculating, this points to the Red Hot Chili Peppers), who orches­ "October is one of the most crowded will open this year's festival. 'The Broadway adaptation of "Rent," which trated the come backs of Aeorsmith, months on the film calendar, not only in World's Fastest Indian" is about a real is set to hit theatres on November 23. Tom Petty, and Johnny Cash, Songs is the U.S., but in Europe." Although life story of New Zealander Burt a stripped down and intimate look into some of the hot fall titles have already Munro, played by Anthony Hopkins, the songwriting ability of the man that who set the land-speed world record at premiered, like "Capote," "Jarhead" If You Go penned Sweet Caroline. From the Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967. and "Good Night, and Good Luck," Where: powerful Captain of the Shipwreck to The festival's "big-night" featured Henderson explains that he is already Starz FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins the reflective Hell Yeah, Songs won't film on November 18 will be pleased with the public's response to Opera House, Denver Press Club, make you want to pull your rhinestone "Casanova," directed by Lasse this year's festival lineup. "Already, I'm King Center, and other locations. shirt out of the closet quite yet, but it Hallstrom ("Cider House Rules"), star­ sensing more excitement and buzz will certainly move you and serve as ring Heath Ledger who plays a man from ticket buyers," Henderson tells Tickets: yet another milestone in an already who strives to find the real meaning of the Rocky Mountain News. "On open­ www.denverfilm.org or at the Starz legendary career. You can hear all 12 love after failing to win the heart of a ing day for tickets to members of the FilmCenter box office (900 Auraria particular Venetian woman. Denver Film Society, we sold more Parkway; Tivoli Union Center). songs off 12 Songs all week long on "Casanova" also features Sienna than $18,000 worth of tickets. That's KRCX 93.9 FM, Channel 14, and Miller, Oliver Platt, Jeremy Irons and more than twice the dollar amount of Complete schedule: online at www.krcx.tk. Lena Olin. last year." www.denverfilm.org In addition, the festival includes a Additional festival highlights include ltA Ml4rtA9e;" 's l>tAy SptA g Body Sfcop W elcon1e back sta££ & students, WErv1ISSID YOU! -Student massage $45 per hour -Staff massage

$50 per hour Photo by Kathy Korsmo Chock out our other Thursday Thrills: Faculty beats the student all-star team in dodgeball monthb' Thursday evening, the Field House hosted a motley crew of athletes and fans. All were there to participate in a special sa>eelals? Thursday Thrillsa Faculty/Staff v. Students dodgeball tournament. In an effort to keep the tournament under control, it was limited to three teams: student government officers/members, a randomly selected "all-star" team comprised of students from intramural dodgeball teams, and a faculty/staff team. The teams played best-of-five rounds. While the student gov­ 4949 Lowell Blvd. ernment won its first match against the all-stars, they subsequently lost the next three. This enabled the all-stars to take One block south of Regis. on the faculty/staff team. Surprisingly the all-stars lost the first game, before winning the second. However that would be their last win of the night, as the staff pulled off a somewhat stunning upset by winning the final two games. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 ------Spotlight------Highlander 11 Jarhead: A revealing look at the Corps The [!][!]~~ --

Justin Goldman Opinion Editor car·pet Director Sam Mendes took on the challenge of adapting Anthony Swofford's 2003 memoir, "Jarhead," for the silver screen. Obviously, this What's Hot?? film comes at a time when American attention is heavily focused on the Middle East and our current war in l The UttJe Guy Iraq. This film shows that much has Photos from of www.moviefone.com 2. Post-War Casualties changed since the Operation Desert ing the transition from Operation desert. As one might expect, Shield began in August 1990. Desert Shield to Operation Desert "Murphy's Law" occurs during these 3. The Goth Look I do not think Swofford set out to Storm, the film accurately depicts the Marine moments of holiday cheer. write an overtly political book, but peo­ various methods Marines utilize to Swofford's punishment is a very funny 4. Platfonn Shoes ple will come to their own conclusions pass time. episode and an unfortunate reality for 5. Low Rider Jeans on how apolitical the movie is. When The film takes its share of lower ranks. Swofford's platoon bud­ the book came out in early 2003, "Hollywood excess" along the way, but dies attempt to embarrass their 6. Chicks Showing Off Their Swofford made no attempt to hide his it conveys important concepts within Platoon Sergeant (Jamie Fox) as he Ttnmies opposition to the current war in Iraq. the Marine Corps. A few Marines, speaks to the media. Although they As a Marine, I greatly anticipated including Swofford, were depicted as create another memorable scene, in a 7. The Euro this film because it is seen from the independent thinkers. As the land of hierarchy the higher rank - eyes of the "grunt." The term grunt in American public conveys their frustra­ laughs last. 8. Backless Shirts any other sector of society is usually tions with the current war, it is impor­ I enjoyed the movie and would rec­ &.Britney viewed negatively, but within Marine tant to understand how the enlisted ommend it to anyone. It shows the Corps culture it is viewed as a term of Marine has evolved. More and more individual battles these Marines face m. The o.c. endearment. Swofford was a barracks rooms of Marine "grunts" are as they move towards the liberation of scouVsniper with a Surveillance and filled with computers. Many are blog­ Kuwait. Regardless of how one may Target Acquisition (STA) unit. Within ging from Iraq, although the Pentagon view the film politically, it is timely as so What's Notll the combat arms, the sniper is a high­ has voiced its frustration about this. much our society is removed from the ly respected operator. The Corps has come along way since realities of our current war. As l Corporate America It is impossible to avoid politics in the days of Gomer Pyle. This is need­ President Bush said on the eve of the this movie, however, especially as it ed as they take on the challenge of current Iraq war, "War has no certainty 2. Peace deals with American reliance on for­ reconstructing Iraq as the security situ­ except the certainty of sacrifice." I 3. The Conservative Look eign oil. The bulk of the movie deals ation still hangs in the balance. hope people will think about our cur­ with the "hurry up and wait" aspect of The film does have humorous · rent lack of shared sacrifice as they 4. Square flP Shoes the military. Swofford's unit was aspects that lighten the emotional see the difficulties Swofford's unit 5. Havilg aConservattve Attitude deployed to Saudi Arabia in the initial load. Swofford epitomizes the "take faces. Recognize that multiple Marine massing of forces in the region. The care of your own" culture of the Marine Infantry battalions are on their third 6. Meat Heads battalion commander flat-out tells the Corps in helping his buddies celebrate tours in Iraq. Marines of their role in protecting the holidays by his ability to acquire 7. The American DoDar Saudi Arabian oil fields. While await- "vital supplies" in the middle of the 8. 'W-lfa-beater' Shirts 8. J-lo - 10. Reality TV

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Do you like cheese, and if so what alcohol equals puke equals ing notes as Dr. Kloos lectures on the ind and why:? I do enjoy cheese. Protestant Reformation. Out of row, who cannot quite decide if she is smelly mess equals too warm, begins to slowly unzip her Colby Jack cause 1,m not discrimina­ nowhere, the kid behind you cleverly ory towards cheese whether it be decides to open a bag of Doritos. The jacket little by little. The smacker from nobody likes you!" a couple articles back has found hite or orange. I love them all. simple pull-quick-to-open technique is . How tall are you?: 5'2 and a quar- undoubtedly distracting, but altogether his/her way into your classroom in the Top Five at the form of a licorice-eater. Not to men­ er. forgettable. Do not be confused, this is . Music choice: Classic rock, non Box Office not what I am writing about. I am talk­ tion, the eccentric kid that is literally slurping down a cup of coffee. How eadbang- alternative, non gangster ing about the maybe-if-I-do-this-slow­ ip hop, rock. 1. Chicken Little ($40.0mil) ...... ly-enough-I-can-irritate-EVERYONE­ can anyone focus during all of this? Impossible! . What's your favorite body part and in-class technique. This maneuver hy? I love feet. I know people think has been tried and tested and certain­ On behalf of the rest of the world, let me say this to you: make up your mind eet are the grossest thing ever But I 2. Jarhead ($28.5 mil) ly delivers well on the irritability scale. hink they can be cute, and mine are The slow and painful rip takes counta­ and act fast. If you are going to open chips-fine, open them. If you are going ute. What would you do without ble seconds and calls attention to the our feet? fact the kid plans on grazing his/her to take off a jacket, do it. But please, 3. Saw II ($17.2 mil) for the love of all humanity, do not . If you could tell anyone anything way through yet another class period. hat would you say? What happens next is equally irk­ exaggerate these simple actions into marathon events. Until next time, do I would profess my undying love to some. The kid deliberately reaches hris Dieterich. I know he has a hot 4. The Legend of Zorro ($10.0 into the bag (don't mind the rustling) us all a favor, and act fast! irlfriend but together we would rule mil) and painstakingly extracts one· chip. he media empire. As if in slow motion, the chip is dragged to the mouth and, in the first moment of silence since the beginning 5. 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