Wins Pulitzer

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NEWS 2 COMMENT & DEBATE 7 SPORTS 9 ACTIVE LIFE 11 LIFE 13 FRIDAY WEEK 1 BLOCK 8 THE HEADLINERS ARE IN: MORE: Page 14 DURANGO BLUEGRASS CC climbers take REMEMBERINGon CARLE: VOL. 44 LLAMAPALOOZA 2014 Matakut Dome CC’S AMERICAN NO. 22 FOOTBALL LEGEND MORE: Page 12 CATALYSTNEWSPAPER.COM MORE: Page 2 Photo by Taylor Steine. Photo courtesy of CC athletics. Photo by Kendall Rock. MORE: Page 14

Dave Philipps LOCAL JOURNALIST of the Colorado WINS PULITZER: Springs Gazette Co-founder of Zachariah’s won the Pulitzer Nephews, Sophomore e investigation and the Prize in national Andrea More, talks about man behind the story reporting earlier this her involvment in theater month. He spoke at CC, her self-designed Wednesday night in major, and why she Armstrong Hall. would consider a life-long partnership with a piece of MORE: Page 2 furniture. MORE: Page 5

SPECIAL REPORT: Rising senior Elliot Mamet nominated to be Student Representative on the Board of Trustees for the 2014-2015 academic year. “My primary goal will be Photo by Esther Chan. to foster a constructive and meaningful dialogue between students and Biology Department divides major into two tracks MEGAN MASURET e present Biology major requires fessor Joseph Koke, explained that this Staff Writer trustees.” -Elliot Mamet students to pick between the OEE and sort of split is not uncommon for biol- e biology department is splitting up. the MCB track, while still graduating ogy departments, but is causing some MORE: Page 6 A er this year, the biology major will di- with the same Biology major. Now, un- disagreement in the department at CC. vided into two separate majors: the Or- declared students must select one for a Some professors are in favor of the dis- ganisms, Ecology, and Evolution (OEE) major since the comprehensive “Biol- tinction, while others think the depart- major and the Molecular and Cellular ogy major” will no longer exist. ment should remain as is. Biology (MCB) major. e Biology Department Chair, Pro- Discussions about splitting up the INSIDE: BIOLOGY: Page 6

Senior Michal Varga is starting Owens steps down: e search for hockey’s new head coach begins a charity that will put used NILA HORNER computers in the hands of Staff Writer seven appearances in the NCAA tourna- It is the end of an era in Tiger hockey. ment. With Owens, the Tigers made it to underprivileged children. He After the annual post-season review, the Frozen Four in 2005 and then made plans to continue developing Scott Owens announced that he is stepping down from his position as head the 2005-2006 to 2012-2013, Owen the organization after his coach. Owens is the longest tenured coachedit back to 16 the All-American quarter�inals recipients in 2011. From and graduation next month. coach in the history of the team. After two Hobey Baker Award recipients. 15 years, his overall record is 324-228- Owens graduated from CC in 1979 af- MORE: Page 4 54. ter four years of playing as the goalten- Throughout his career as coach, Ow- der for the Tigers. As a coach, his players ens led the Tigers to three regular sea- strived not only for achievement on the @catalystnews son championships in the Western Col- ice but also for achievement in the class legiate Hockey Association as well as room. Photo courtesy of CC Communications. HOCKEY: Page 10 2 NEWS april 25, 2014 Dave Philipps explains the story behind the Pulitzer

ANNA KELLY pelling piece and shared the journey the soldiers in question and halted medi- timedia piece with videos, audio clips, Staff Writer of writing and researching the story. cal coverage rather than treating the in- and countless images that were inter- Philipps’ story followed Kash Alvaro, juries. spersed throughout the text of the story. Dave Philipps, an investigative reporter Jerrald Jensen, and Paul Sasse, all combat Although the military was certainly not “Small newspapers don’t really do stories for the Colorado Springs Gazette and re- veterans, as they battle with war injuries always helpful or cooperative in provid- like this,” said Gazette editor Joanna Bean cent Pulitzer Prize winner spoke about and a military eager to contract their ing Philipps with information, he was who was also at the presentation. “But his prize-winning story on Wednesday numbers through discharges, often relat- - we did it anyway.” Certainly, the story re- night in Armstrong Hall. His story, “Other ed to ‘misconduct.’ These veterans suffer tics from medicals records. “One of the quired a great amount of resources and than Honorable,” chronicles the story of from PTSD and other physical ailments; lovelyable to things, find incredibly from a reporters compelling perspec statis- was written over the course of about a three combat veterans who suffered inju- Jensen had his face completely recon- tive, is that they document all of this so year, an unusually in-depth and investi- ries during their time served and are fac- structed after an explosive hit him in the that we can look at it later,” said Philipps. gative undertaking for a paper the size of ing being kicked out of the army with no side of the head. They were also denied He also cited the Freedom of Information the Gazette. coverage from the military due to records act as an important tool in researching Philipps shared that the process of col- Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting, and of misconduct. his story. lecting and interviewing for the story medical benefits. Philipps won the 2014 “Our question was, when these guys, the The story has certainly made waves for his story Band of Brothers about a guys that need help the most, get kicked amongst the veterans community and to obtain information both from the vet- combatwas also brigade a finalist that for producedthe 2010 Pulitzera great out what happens next?” said Philipps. has even propelled action on Capitol eranswas challenging, themselves, as itwho was suffered often difficult from number of violent criminals. Philipps has Because many soldiers suffer from Hill. “Veterans essentially took this story psychological injuries, and the military, been a reporter at the Gazette for eight PTSD or psychological injuries after serv- around Capitol Hill and started drafting who were not eager to reveal this treat- years and is also the author of the book ing in combat, it becomes hard for the the language to close these loopholes and ment of veterans. Philipps knew that the Lethal Warriors. military to diagnose. “Its unclear as to make it harder to take away these sol- story ultimately had to be told anyways. In a presentation that incorporated what is misconduct and what is an inju- “You’re never going to get perfect knowl- videos and photos of the veterans he in- ry,” said Philipps. He found, however, that Another remarkable element of the sto- edge,” he said. “The alternative is that no terviewed, Philipps presented his com- the military often simply tried to kick out rydier’s was benefits,” its format. said Philipps Philipps. created a mul- one writes the story.” Philipps and Bean encountered a great amount of backlash The Colorado Springs Gazette won the Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for from the military once their investiga- the first time ever for Dave Philips’ investigative work on discharged veterans. tions were discovered. “The military is Photos by Esther Chan. really great at information warfare,” said Philipps. “I think that’s because they really did believe that we were wrong.” Because Philipps, Bean, and Ciaglo became so invested in the stories that they were covering, they were also challenged to keep themselves out of the story and remain unbiased. “I remember Joanna and I had a conversation because one of the guys needed a ride to a doctors ap- pointment,” said Philipps. “And we eventually had to draw the line and say if the guy needs immediate care you can do that.” Otherwise, Philipps and his team tried to keep themselves out of the story. Philipps’ editor, Bean, and his photographer, Michael Ciaglo, joined him on stage for a question and answer period. Ciaglo was an intern for the Gazette while he was the photographer for the story, and Philipps and Ciaglo joked about some humorous exposures of his inexperience throughout the journey, even though the photos that he created were spectacular.

Llamapalooza Committee announces three headlining bands

SAM TEZAK duces on an independent record label, electronic. This past year, the Life Editor has traveled the East Coast playing at - various venues, and are now based out bum under its own label, Af- of Fort Collins, Colo. The Llamapalooza roliciousband produced Music. its first full al The countdown has begun. In only a few Committee and various individuals who Colorado College’s very weeks, Colorado College students, faculty, have seen Jo(h)n Band before are enthu- own Funkdozer, YouJazz, The siastic to receive the CC-born band back Raisins, and TouchIt will be to celebrate a much-anticipated tradi- on campus. opening the festival on May tion:and alumni Llamapalooza. will flock A to little the Worner over a weekQuad Next up on stage is Slow Magic, an elec- ago, the Llamapalooza Committee, com- various music groups and New York to Florida. The artist’s discog- clubs10. In that addition remain to these essential four, chairs, announced three selected bands tronic glo-fi artist that has played from to the Llamapalooza tradition toprised take ofthe 20 stage members as headliners including for three Llama co-- will be represented at booths. canraphy be datesfound back on bandcamp.com. to 1977, and his latest The three bands were posted to the albumAfter wasmuch released deliberation, in 2012, allthe of Llama which- bands’ music on YouTube, Llamapaloozapalooza 2014. Facebook page in the fol- palooza Committee opted to invite Slow Soundcloud,Individuals canand BandCamp. find these lowing order: Jo(h)n Band, Slow Magic, Magic. The group is currently on tour In the coming weeks, The Cat- and Afrolicious. In addition to these three - alyst aims to interview each headliners, four student bands selected palooza, he will be playing at MIT in Cam- of these groups in the coming during the second round of Battle of the bridge,and on Mass.May 2, Slow just Magic8 days is before described Llama as weeks to help the Colorado Bands will open the stage at this year’s “the sound made by an unknown imagi- College community familiar- Llamapalooza. nary friend”. ize themselves with these Jo(h)n Band consists of four Colorado - groups. College alums: Jon Stein, Cara Greene, After many months of meet- Ian Heyse, and Gordon Matthewson. The AfroliciousOn April was 12, theestablished Llamapalooza by brothers Com ings and countless worries Joemittee “Pleasuremaker” revealed its final McGuire act: Afrolicious.and Oz “Se- concerning funding, the Lla- - ñor Oz” McGuire, and is currently based mapalooza is proud to pres- members came together in 2008 and in San Francisco, CA. The band began in ent these three headliners. theperformed Transitions at Llamapalooza Fellowship, ina 2011.program Af Ranging from rock, to alter- thatter graduating encourages in recent2012, theColorado band received College Afrolicious continually tours and has native rock, to electronic with graduates to create a network of connec- produced2007 and includestwo EPs. a 12-personGenre descriptions group. Latin vibes, Llamapalooza tions. for Afrolicious include: dance-fusion, af- Jo(h)n Band. Photo courtesy - robeat, Latin sounds, funk, dubstep, and miss. of Jo(h)n Band. 2014 is not something to Since 2012, the band currently pro april 25, 2014 NEWS 3 President Obama appoints CC alumnus to NEWS BRIEFS ▶ ▶ The White House confirmed on Monday that Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the Air Force Academy graduation on May 28. LIZ FORSTER - One thousand cadets will graduate this City Editor year in the Academy’s Falcon Stadium. themajor inspector positions general, within the the Chief National Informa En- todent deciding and confirmed what byproposals the Senate. to Thesefund. - As of last week, Colorado College will dowment for the Humanities, including- citizens will act as Adams’ advisory team prestigioushave yet another prestigious title to addposition in the Whitecultural institutions House such as museums, In addition to Biden’s speech, the cere to its list of alumni gold medalists, po- tion Officer, the Director of Communica archives,Grants typically libraries, go collegesto individual and universischolars’- mony will include a to-flight speaker and tions, and the General Council. - ties, and public television. a Inflyover the ofpast, F-16 speakers fighter planes like President from the - The General Council is comprised of 26 Air Force Thunderbirds flying team. ties.litical figures, and scholars: Chairman for private citizens appointed by the presi website, grants serve - John Kennedy and President George W. the National Endowment of the Humani toAccording “strengthen to the teaching NEH’s litical propaganda opportunity. Tickets Bush have used these speeches as a po and learning in schools will be handed out about a week before CC alumni Dr. William “Bro” Adams and colleges, facilitate the ceremony. of the Class of 1969 will be the 10th research and original ▶ ▶ Colorado Springs-based Young announcedChairman ofhis the retirement NEH. Jim on Leach April held 23, scholarship, provide op- Life is planning to expand into south- the position since August 2009 until he portunities for lifelong west Missouri. served as the Acting Chairman. learning, preserve and The nondenominational Christian 2013. Since then, Carole M. Watson has provide access to cul- ministry hopes to develop further the - tural and education re- losophyAdams from received the University his B.A. of from California CC in sources, and strengthen that currently is used for “discipleship 1969 and his doctorate in political phi the institutional base of camps”276 acres and of landretreats near accordingTable Rock to Lake an the humanities.” at Santa Cruz. In between, Adams began Since its formation in - attending Williams College but dropped - interview between the organization’s University,out to fight inSanta the VietnamClara University, War for three and spokesmanThe $21.5 million Terry Swenson investment and would the Ga go theyears. University He went of onNorth to teachCarolina. at Stanford 1965, the NEH has fund zette. ofed whichprojects, have which won have Pu- pool, two dormitories, and a covered towards building an office, a dining hall, - led to 7,000 books (16- - With plenty of academic experience, ed States Newspaper pects the new facilities to serve 200 chil- Adams became vice president of Wes litzer Prizes), The Unit drenbasketball and leaders court. Byeach 2015, week. Young The organiLife ex- becomingleyan University president in 1993, of Colby then Collegepresident in of Bucknell University in 1995 before- Project, annual support buildings so as to serve 400 children and discussions, exhibitions, leaders,zation eventually but neither intends a budget to add nor 10 timemore- ment as president of Colby College in andfor over other 56,000 programs lectures, in 2000. He announced officially his retire Dr. “Bro” Adams. Photograph courtesy of Colby College line have been established. Communications - As Chairman, Adams will oversee the ries. ▶ ▶ The Black Forest Fire/Rescue January 2013. 56 states and territo District discussed in a public meeting Thursday the adjustments they need to make to their 2014 budget to Colorado Springs crime, in brief compensate for the $100,000 internal investigation into the fire chief’s handling of the Black Forest Fire. ed heroin and 114 grams of suspected BODY OF DECEASED The cost of the investigation was not methamphetamine inside the vehicle. initially included in the budget, and will TEENAGER FOUND the assault of an officer. block of Eyrie Drive by the homeowner now require the elimination of one of the At 1 p.m., police were called to the 1600- Police responded to a call concerning BothMALE occupants ARRESTED were arrested. FOR ASSAULT ing rocks at his window. The homeowner positions at Station No. 2, which over- the location of a deceased male teen- ON A POLICE OFFICER who said three juveniles had been throw department’s two part-time firefighter- ager in northeast Colorado Springs early est. It will also postpone new equipment Tuesday morning. took photos of the juveniles to show the- purchasessees the northern and station portion improvements. of Black For At 5:38 a.m. in the area of Old Farm Police received reports that a male was ownerinvestigating about officer. the photos, upon which During the meeting, district chairman throwing rocks at vehicles in northeast The juveniles confronted the home from the Violent Crimes Section of the entered the property and swung a skate- assured residents that their taxes would policeCircle anddepartment Iron Horse responded Trail, detectivesto begin boardone of atthe the juveniles, homeowner. a 16-year-old male, notEd Bracken increase and in thetreasurer near future Walter to Seelye com- the initial investigation. According to po- Colorado Springs early Monday morning. - pensate for the budget issues. lice reports, the body appeared to have a At 2:38 a.m., officers were dispatched to - anotherthe intersection party had of reported Barnes Road that theand male Oro When the police arrived, the home ▶ ▶ Colorado Springs’s Mining Ex- ered at the scene. Investigations and an inBlanco question Drive. was While lying drivingin the middle to the of area, the owner directed them to 1700 Block of change Hotel hosted the first Interna- autopsygunshot arewound, ongoing. and a firearm was recov Big Horn Trail, where the juveniles were- tional Cannabis Technology Expo on Saturday and Sunday. cersoutside as bythey a vehicle.approached. The juveniles The suspect were The expo began with lectures on Satur- TWO ARRESTED FOR POSSES- severalroad. Upon times arrival, after officerspolice madeidentified contact the verbally noncompliant with the offi withmale him.as Zackary Fay. Fay kicked an officer day at Colorado Springs cannabis lounge SION OF METH AND HEROINE began running into the home at the loca- - According to police reports, Fay ap- tion,punched and andyelled shoved for his one father. of the The officers, father - Studio A64 and the MMJ Business Acad unknown narcotic and was transported andemy lawon howenforcement. to finance Attendees marijuana includ busi- peared to be under the influence of an - struck one of the officers in the head with edness, botanists, licensing, doctors, leasing, scientists, zoning, lawyers taxes, radoPolice Springs arrested on Thursday Adolfo Lopez, afternoon 38, andfor arrested on charges of Second Degree As- byhis blocking fist, and thethe doorway. second juvenile tried to - possessionUblester Reatiga, of large 36, amounts in southern of heroin Colo to a local hospital for treatment. He was prevent officers from exiting in the home factures of cannabis technology. and methamphetamine. specializing in marijuana law, and manu- TWOsault on JUVENILES a Police Officer. The other officer used his stun gun on - suspectboth the was juvenile booked and into the Spring father Creek upon particularlyIn an interview in removing with the the Gazette, stigma orga be- forniaPolice license conducted plates. a traffic Upon stop being on Lopezasked ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT witnessing the assault. The first juvenile hindnizers the deemed medical the and expo recreational a “wild success,” mari- whereand Reatiga’s they were vehicle, headed, which the occupants had Cali Trespassing, and Second Degree Assault - - Detention Center with Felony Menacing, juana industries. The Mining Exchange lowed for police to obtain a search war- niles on Friday afternoon in northwest was charged with Obstructing a Police agreed to hold the event for the next ten and the MMJ Business Academy have hadrant. inconsistentPolice found stories.234 grams A K-9 of suspect sniff al- ColoradoPolice arrested Springs twoon charges 16-year-old relating juve to on a Police Officer. The second juvenile years.

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THE FOLLOW-UP Expanding CC’s sexual assault response center

CALENDARIA ALCAT in need could turn regarding an abuse er related issues. Programs such as SOSS as well as Staff Writer incident or concerns about unhealthy re- On March 1, 2005, the person chosen educational programs such as the BA- lationships. for this position was Horton, who re- DASS Bystander Prevention Campaign In 2004, Colorado College class- “As a result of that student action, Presi- mained the college’s SARC until 2013, (Be Aware, Decide to Act, Say Some- rooms were empty, unlike the hearts dent Dick Celeste empowered a task force when Tara Misra took over the position. thing) fortify the message that the col- of hundreds of CC students, full of grit to examine our campus practices, as well Since the original 2005 article was lege, along with other clubs and orga- during a protest concerning how the as the best practices around the country,” written, the hopes and aspirations dem- nizations that collaborate with SARP, campus and its administration was said Heather Horton, original Sexual As- onstrated in the original text have been are sending out to the community. handling sexual assault. This protest sault Response Coordinator. “The Task “We have built a sense of trust in spawned a revolution for this proac- Force was made up of students, faculty, ing educational programs and engaging the resources available to the campus tive liberal arts college. and staff.” communityful�illed and members surpassed. as Talkswell asof studentsexpand- community. This has led to increased According to a 2005 Catalyst article, Upon gathering, the team decided to have come reality thanks to the 2004 rev- use of the SARC services and increased this was a time during which colleges create the Active Consent policy that is olution and the college’s collaborations. reporting of incidents through the of- across America were “working to cre- used on campus to this day. The team also “We’ve worked to promote a healthy ate policies, response systems, and decided to designate an individual as the campus sexual culture through direct provide transparency to the campus educational programs to address the primary point of contact for response and programming like the Good Sex Series community�ice,” said Horton. about the “We types work of hardreports to issue of sexual misconduct.” prevention activities revolving around and through close collaboration with stu- Before this event, there was no struc- sexual assault, intimate partner violence, dent groups like SOSS [Student Organiza- tured system at CC to which a student gender-based violence, stalking, and oth- tion for Sexual Safety],” said Horton. clients.”made through the of�ice while main- taining con�identiality for all of our

Senior starts charity to put computers in the hands of underprivileged children

KELAN NEE work” and to avoid arbitrary deadlines the computers. ple involved and increase work rate. Self- Guest Writer based on when computer labs close in Since then Varga has been collecting old taught in the process of computer repair, their schools. student computers at the help desk, and Varga says that repairing and donating Among the plethora of burgeoning ac- Varga feels that these children’s eco- has teamed up with his rugby coach, Amy twenty computers over the last two years tivists at Colorado College one student, nomic positions have left them “behind has “taken over [his] life.” The CC ITS em- Senior Michal Varga, is taking the mea- in life because they cannot afford things has never been a program in Colorado ployees have also been very helpful in that are completely normal” to those who SpringsRusert, tofor make computer the charity donation of�icial. that There has the repair and donate process, and Varga past two years, Varga has been collecting can afford such conveniences. By donat- said, “it would not be possible without oldsures or tobroken make computers, his charity repairingof�icial. For them, the ing computers Varga hopes to prevent them.” and donating them to children unable to impoverished children from being “even “willbeen “of�icialallow the or verydonations ef�icient,” to andcontinue” Varga As far as growth is concerned, Varga afford a computer. Though Varga claims more setback” than they already are. oncehopes he that leaves. making this charity of�icial says he wants any growth to be “healthy that the charity is “nothing quite yet,” he The idea was born two years ago when The process of choosing recipient and sustainable.” Attending Denver Uni- is currently working on the legalities and Varga, an employee of the CC helpdesk, families has been very holistic. Varga and versity for graduate school next year, paperwork necessary for the nameless came across two computers that were Rusert work on “surveying the commu- Varga hopes to expand the program to to be recycled. As a part of the Junior nity” in order to decide which families another city. “I have reached out to Uni- Varga said he feels that children need Tigers, a town rugby program for Colo- need computers most, and focus on keep- versity of Colorado - Colorado Springs, computerscharity to become because of�icial. he “knows how pow- rado Springs youth, Varga was familiar and plan to reach out to DU,” Varga said. erful an educational tool they can be.” with families and children coming from cipients thus far include a child with an “We’ve got a lot of families in need of A student without a computer until 17, impoverished backgrounds without com- immunitying the process disease “proper who needed and of�icial” to do Re-his computers, and there’s always more,” Varga remembers the difference a laptop puters. “I didn’t have the heart to throw homework from the hospital, and a num- Varga said, encouraging students to do- made in his academic life. By repairing [the computers] away because I knew ber of immigrant families. nate their own broken or unwanted com- and donating old computers, Varga hopes they could be used by someone,” Varga Though they have given away only eight puters. Varga will be at the help desk for to “enable children to do their home- said, promptly repairing and donating computers, the charity hopes to get peo- the rest of block eight.

HAPPENINGS

FINANCE UPDATE

The Finance Committee awarded $1,250 to the Chinese Student Association. • SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDING

• Blues & Ballroom Club received $520 for Blues Day tion • Sacred Grounds received $250 for Senior Apprecia-

• OrgasmiCC received $520 for Cunnilingus the Lab • Cool Science’s Girls received $130 for their day in

• PeaceJam received $1,200 for its Nonviolence Panel Fashion Line • Carnivore Club received an additional $250 for their

• SOSS/Relations collaboration received $250 Sigma for Psychedelic Bowling • $4,995 was awarded to Fiji, Sigma Chi, and Kappa

• SOCC received $2,750 Ark Life APRIL 25, 2014 NEWS 5

Sophomore Andrea More wrote the book for Galapago, co-found- ed Zachariah’s Nephews and still had time to talk to the Catalyst.

Where are you from? I was born in Stanford hospital in Palo Alto, CA.

What year are you and what are you studying? I’m a sophomore. I’m technically declared as a theatre major but I want to make my own major that I would call either Writing for Performance or Storytelling, in which I would incorporate theatre, English, playwriting, and comedy. QUESTIONS 10 I understand you are part of a new sketch comedy group on campus. Tell me about it. ...with Jack What is it? Who is in it? Why did you start it? Burger It is called Zachariah’s Nephews. No one knows what that means. It was Alec’s idea. Anyway, STAFF I started it because I auditioned for Angels in America and I didn’t get in. I wanted something WRITER to do, so I asked Alec Sarché to help me. He’s a freshman and was the stage manager for Galapago, a musical whose script I wrote. I sent out an email to some people I thought were funny and asked them, “Will you be in a sketch comedy troupe with me? I think you are funny and you would be good at it.” There are eight people in it and our shows are always 8 p.m. on Sundays of third weekend. They’re 40 minutes to an hour long. CC doesn’t have a sketch comedy troupe, and that was probably the main catalyst for me starting it. Do you like how I just said “Catalyst”? In case you didn’t pick up on this, that was a shout out.

What was your involvement with the comedy musical, Galapago? Wes Brandt, who wrote the music and lyrics and is responsible for essentially entire plot, asked me to write this musical with him during block six of 2013. So I wrote the book, which is what the script is called in a musical, and that went up in January. After that ended I was kinda like, “What am I doing? I don’t have anything meaningful in my life.” I

lish at this school are really fun to collaborate with. There was this period after Galapago endedwanted where to keep I wasn’t writing, doing and anything I �ind that and the I peoplewasn’t whoworking do theatre with people. and writing I found and myself Eng- being a lot less productive and less happy. Zachariah’s Nephews has made me feel like I have something that I am doing that people look forward to. It gives people a place to write sketches, which is something that didn’t exist before. Also, you get to see Dan Levitt be German when he feels like it.

What other projects are you working on? I am working on a play. That’s all I am going to say. I will tell you it is satirical, but that is all I can disclose. I would tell you more, but then I’d have to kill you.

What sparked your interest in theatre and performance? Well, I grew up watching a lot of Woody Allen. I have seen Airplane 12 times. I am an only child, so I would watch a lot of television, and a lot of movies, and read. I found that I could surprise people, entertain people, and also that I couldn’t do math. I would see people like

Woody Allen who would direct and write and act in his own movies and I �igured could try ing. I thinkto write comedy comedy comes too. from Writing a place satire, of hardship. making jokesI used are to besomething told that I I get use in humor trouble as fora defense some- mechanism,times but it’sand always I in no somethingway disagree I enjoy with doing those and people. I think laughter is a really cathartic way of deal-

Photograph by Esther Chan What do you do for Cipher? I am an editor for Cipher. Is that awkward for you?

What did you do over block break? Brian LeMeur and I would hang out in Tutt basically until they opened and then until they closed and just write sketches. That sounds like we were being really productive, but we mostly just goofed off and it was kinda like just being in Tutt made us feel like we were being productive.

work on projects on the Block Plan. I de�initelyGalapago tookprefer nine those months type ofto blockwrite breaksand I think because on another it’s really academic hard to system it would have taken a lot less time. I don’t usually do the whole

sleep for me. skiing or camping thing. Block break is de�initely a time to write and What are your plans for the summer?

whereI just found August out Wilson this morning basically (Tuesday) became August that I am Wilson. working This in gig the is lit 99% of- Idris�ice at Goodwin’s the Eugene doing, O’Neill and Theatre 1% mine. in Waterford, I don’t know Connecticut, what I’d bewhich doing is without him. Probably sleeping or playing with Velcro or something.

If you were a piece of furniture what would you be? This is so hard. I think I would be an ottoman because ottomans come with a recliner typically so I would have a furniture counterpart that I could relate to and talk to while our owner was sitting on us. I think if I were just a chair there wouldn’t really be anything in my surroundings. But an ottoman… you have that partner for life. The cast of Zachariah’s Nephews. Photograph by Mari Gades. 6 NEWS april 25, 2014

Elliot Mamet nominated as Colorado College student trustee Amartya Sen discusses conventional perception in lecture on April 10 KELAN NEE Colorado College remains a site of eman- Guest Writer cipation through the quest for truth” if elected to the position of student trustee. MALCOLM ST. JOHN the freedom and social progression The Governance Committee of the When questioned on his strategies to Guest Writer of people around the globe. Board of Trustees recently nominated reach his overall goal, Mamet responded Through his speech, he wanted to Elliot Mamet, current Colorado College with a simple yet powerful answer: “My It’s not every day that you have a junior, to the position of student trustee. primary goal will be to foster a construc- Nobel Prize winning economist lec- one that transcends social contracts tive and meaningful dialogue between ture at your college, but Amartya andrework instead our de�initionfocuses on of the justice real free- into an election by the full Board. students and trustees,” he said. Addition- Sen lectured in the Celeste theater doms people are able to enjoy. HisMamet inauguration said in an will interview be of�icial that only the after stu- ally, Mamet hopes to explore how the on April 10 for students, faculty, and dent trustee is “the sole student member school can “improve the commitment to community members. to a domestic social contract, the way of the Board of Trustees.” The Board, he environmental sustainability.” His lecture, entitled “Global Jus- weHe do argued in the Unitedthat by States, con�ining global justice jus- explained, is the governing body of the Mamet also hopes to reach out to “un- tice,” summarized many of the argu- tice cannot be achieved because soci- college. According to Mamet, the Board derrepresented” communities in student ments made in his book The Idea of eties are not self-contained, self-suf- considers “questions of fundamental im- leadership and plans to “advocate for an Justice, which is just one of dozens of portance to Colorado College’s collective enhanced student voice in selecting the books he has published in the past identity.” student trustee in the future.” Collabora- 40 years. ences�icient entitiesthe international closed to the freedoms outside Among the Board’s several impor- tion with CCSGA is also possible, in order The profundity of his work was peopleworld; whatare able one countryto enjoy does (consider in�lu- tant functions is the management of the to create understanding and response recognized in 1998, when he won the environmental impact individual school’s endowment and investments, to “student concerns” from the Board of the Nobel Prize for economics for his approving tuition rates, and hiring the Trustees. Sen asks for us to look at the level college’s president when necessary. Mamet’s tentative position is unique economics. ofcountries justice in�lict).our world full of institu- Mamet explained that the Board “doesn’t because the student trustee is not elected contributionsAmartya Sen to disagrees the �ield ofwith welfare John tions has created instead of how just play a role in day-to-day administrative by the student body, but by the very Board Rawls, arguably one of the most in- the institutions are themselves. functions,” but focuses on the “long-term that the nominee will serve. Additionally, In this sense, by transcending both strategic goals” of the college. unlike the student body president and philosophers in the past century, by our conventional perception of jus- When asked about his motivations be- vice president, the student trustee is an stating�luential that English-speaking the Rawlsian attempt political to tice and social contracts, Sen argues hind applying for the position, Mamet unpaid position receiving no monetary describe ideally just institutions is that we can overcome the limitations expressed his pride in Colorado College. stipend. a fruitless endeavor, and it has mis- imposed on us by social contracts He explained that he is “deeply proud Mamet, a political science major, is cur- lead modern political thinkers to and solve international crises such of Colorado College” and believes in the rently studying abroad at the London endorse policies that do little to im- as the global economic crisis, global school’s role “as a place of liberal learn- School of Economics, but plan to return prove social injustices on a domestic warming, AIDS, famine, and inequal- ing.” Mamet explained his particular to CC next fall. He has experience in stu- and global level. ity. admiration in the college’s measures re- dent leadership, which he hopes to bring In the lecture, Sen attempted to In short, Rawls argues that social garding “environmental stewardship,” in to the position of student trustee if elect- convince his audience that our con- justice depends on having just insti- addition to “spirit of innovation” inherent ed by the Board. ventional perception of justice (the tutions, but Sen disagrees by stating in the structure of the Block Plan. In his The position began in the 2012-13 law, courts, and social contracts—in that it is, in fact, good social outcome application, Mamet wrote that he hopes academic year with the nomination and our case, the constitution) hinders that matters. to be able to contribute to the “longevity election of Samantha Barlow. The current and health” of the college and to “ensure trustee is Joel Begay.

BIOLOGY: Departmental split is met with mixed reactions CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. tain considerations regarding the budget sition as Chair after two years, and some- opinions of the split are mixed. Some department began earlier this year, and that need to be addressed to ensure that one new will be hired to replace him and feel that it will allow students to be more Dean Mike Siddoway spent some time the division is equal. The current MCB concentrated in their studies, but others talking to the staff and faculty in the de- courses are much more expensive than er staff member to be hired the following feel as though they are not getting a well- partment. yearteach to in bringthe MCB the �ield. total He number expects of anoth- MCB rounded education in biology. He and President Tiefenthaler ulti- half of the Biology Department’s budget professors up from four to six. “I’m a fan of the split,” senior feline ex- mately concluded that dividing the major goingthe �ield directly biology towards courses, these with MCB more cours- than Furthermore, the directors of the OEE pert Bobby Meller said. “Biology is too according to the tracks would be best. es. and MCB majors will be professors from broad of a subject to learn in four years. This decision was made in January, and With two majors, much of the equip- other departments at CC. Mario Montano The split makes it so students can focus the administration is still in the process ment will have to be duplicated in order from the Anthropology Department will their attention on the areas of biology of working out funding details. In the to ensure both departments have access be the director of MCB for two or three they are interested in without worrying meantime, the current faculty members to it. “To do this correctly will cost more years. Former dean and current geology about required courses in subjects they must decide which direction they would money from the college,” Koke said. professor, Jeff Noblett, will be the direc- don’t care about as much.” like to go in terms of teaching. They may Additionally, the Biology Department is tor for OEE for two years, and then some- “I think it’s a good thing, mostly for peo- also need to seek additional space. in the process of hiring a new professor one new will take over that role. ple that are focused on the pre-med track Logistical concerns aside, there are cer- for next year. Koke is retiring from his po- Amongst declared Biology majors, because the MCB track is much more suited for that, while OEE can cover other things,” said sophomore Emilia Troyano. “I just wish there were more classes focused on just the human body. I think it is kind of ignored.” Koke explained the difference between MCB and OEE as the difference between indoor biologists and outdoor biologists. MCB students tend to focus more on lab- oratory work inside while the OEE stu-

“I think it’s a good idea for the pur- posesdents spendof department more time infunding,” the �ield. senior pogonotrophist Nathan Hahn said. “If

and topics for each individual major, then Ithey think can it’s �ind a great a way idea.” to offer more classes Although Koke is not in favor of the split, he supports the greater desires of the department. “If it makes the faculty happy,” said Koke, “it will enhance learning.” CD

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- - - AFor the midterm first time in a long time, there- target. election This especially applies to con worthrepresented by such a knowingdo-nothing mem extreme right, Halter about is a moderate who- will be a worthwhile midterm congres servative Republicans who have heavily ber of Congress for close to a decade has has the ability to compromise. sional election in Colorado’s fifth con contributed to the lack of productivity of tostarted represent to make them. voters in congressional Halter has a strong military back gressional district, an area largely made our current Congress. Lamborn is one of district five anxious for a new candidate- ground, serving in the Air Force for 32 up by Colorado Springs. A seat that has these members, as he hasn’t done any years before retiring and working in the been held by a Republican since 1973 meaningful work for his constituents Whenever there has been a Democrat private sector as Vice President of the is now the most vulnerable it has ever congressionalsince he has taken district office. 5. In fact, he has ic challenger in the past, they have never Computer Sciences Corporation. He flew been and could fall under control of the worked against the interests of voters in been able to overcome the tradition of missions over Iraq and Afghanistan and- Democratic Party. A viable contender for voting Republican that residents of the rose through the ranks to become major the position has been campaigning for Through the August recess of his first- district have maintained for almost half general, eventually becoming Vice Di whoalmost lose a year, their and seats the inincumbent the upcoming might congressional session, Lamborn voted- a century. However, there is a candidate rector of Operations for the Joint Chiefs midtermbe one of elections. many tea party Republicans on party lines more than any other Re that is running on the Democratic ticket of Staff. He was also Vice Superintendent - publican or member of Congress, ac- that has a strong chance of unseating- of the Air Force Academy, solidifying his - cording to Congressional Quarterly. In Lamborn. commitment to the US military. This is Usually a congressional election in dis 2010, the National Journal named Lam A retired two-star Air Force major gen a commitment Lamborn does not have, trict five goes to the Republican candi- born the most conservative member of eral by the name of Irv Halter has been as he voted to cut military pensions this date in a one-sided victory. The seat in the House of Representatives. Lamborn campaigning for about a year and has past year. - question has been held by two Repub was one of the 80 members of Congress- garnered a solid amount of support to All of these factors are making this licans each for a few sessions and was that signed a letter to Speaker of the help him defeat Lamborn. A lot of this midterm election one of the most inter represented by Joel Hefley for 20 years. House John Boehner urging a govern support has been driven by polls, which- esting ones in the country. This could be- After his retirement in 2006, a right- ment shutdown to defund Obamacare.- indicate that Halter has a very close an election that helps the Democratic wing Republican named Doug Lamborn- radoOn Oct. to 16,vote 2013, against Lamborn the measure was the to onlyend chance to unseat Lamborn if he contin- party take away a seat from a conserva- barely squeaked out of the primary to thecongressional government representative shutdown. from Colo ues to campaign effectively. triestive Republican. that require Having leadership a candidate and coop that- electionearn the inparty a district nomination that has for voted the gen Re- - So far, Halter has been able to out-fund has such a strong background in indus eral election. Easily taking the general - raise Lamborn by a substantial amount,- It seems that Lamborn is more com having over $100,000 than Lamborn at eration makes him a solid candidate to publican for the last 41 years, Lamborn mitted to working against effective gov- the end of the first quarter of 2014. Hal unseatIt’s a theshame ineffective that seniors representative who are has represented CC students for eight ernance than for it. The only legislation ter has raised a total of $341,000 since- graduatingLamborn. and leaving the area won’t years now. that he has actively supported was Sen he started campaigning, which is three - Although Lamborn has been re-elected ate bill 2195, which allows the President times more than any other general elec thatin the has last resulted four elections, in the lowest the inefficiency approval to deny US visas to any United Nations tion challenger Lamborn has faced. - thosebe able students to participate who are in returning another in excit the and partisanship of the 113th Congress ambassador that has been found to be Halter also has a great profile that ing election in Colorado Springs, but for- involved in terrorist activity. makes him an ideal opponent in this dis ing in. rating in history makes any incumbent Hardly a controversial bill, it was trict. A former Republican who switched fall, this is one election that is worth vot in the House of Representatives an easy passed unanimously by the House. Being parties when they started to move to the

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The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in - McCuthcheon v. Federal Election Com- America than deal with the outdated Unitedknown decision.as attack Withads). all the rancor sur- war chests. Furthermore, corporations mission has ignited popular angst over legislation that Super PAC kingmakers Fast-forward to 2009 and the Citizens and unions are organizations of individ The problemhave skillfully maneuvered with in their rise campaignuals andfinance major stakeholders in politics, to dominance. The rulings merely allow rounding the corporate boogeymen set so why shouldn’t they be able to voice the influence of money in politics. The- overcorporations the past decade. to get in on the bonanza smallerto launch rulings their takeover that eliminated of Washington, most preferences? case centered on a wealthy Alabama of contributions that has been building there was much less talk about other, The problem is the suspicious Super businessman who felt his first amend PACs that allow them to give limitlessly ment right to free speech was impinged Before 2002, most money in politics- electioneering rules for outside groups.- and effectively snuff out the ability of upon by an aggregate limit on campaign was “soft money,” the term meaning This was massively consequential in other voters to be heard. downcontributions. the total Thelimit court, on the led amount by Chief an contributions to the Democratic and Re the context of McCain-Feingold, open- Despite the moaning and groaning, the Justice John Roberts, agreed and struck- discipline.publican parties. Since Thethe effectnational resulted conven ining the door for “social welfare groups,”- recent McCutcheon decision isn’t nearly tained caps on how much an individual strong establishment politics and party which included the Koch brothers’ polit as consequential as is the influence of canindividual give to a can single contribute, campaign. but main - ical juggernaut, Americans for Prosper the poorly regulated, nontransparent- tions held the purse strings, only their ity and 527s, or Karl Rove’s American organizations that flood the airwaves anointed selections were able to suc Crossroads, to unleash waves of attack- with their vitriolic attack ads every elec The narrative trotted out by dissenting ceed, and they remained beholden to the ads all the way up to election day. In the tion cycle. opinion makers, regarding the ominous- party bosses while in office. televised age, attack ads are king, trump No limits are imposed on these groups, takeover of politics by wealthy interests,- The “softness” refers to its indirect- ing trivial things like policy agendas and which spent $567.5 million in the 2012 zensis not United a new decision.one. It was This employed is the ruling simi influence under the auspices of party legislative records in visibility. election cycle alone, and many are free larly in the aftermath of the 2009 Citi elites. McCain-Feingold killed “soft mon The effect of this shift in how money ato reminderkeep their donorthat McCain-Feingold lists secret. has people” and are thus entitled to the right ey” and ushered in the age of outside- is raised and spent in politics can be- If anything, the ruling should serve as- commonly reduced to “corporations are spending by groups responsible to no seen in the Tea Party insurgency, where- - - one. Most nefarious among these orga groups such as Americans for Prosper had very negative implications, and ac to make political contributions. notnizations required are to so-called disclose their “social donors. welfare ideologuesity all but bankrolledin tri-cornered the hats. defeat of es cordingly needs to address the ascen In reality, the campaign finance re groups” and the 527 Super PACs that are- tablishment Republicans by reactionary dancy of outside groups. Scapegoating form of 2002, referred to as McCain- - corporations only distracts us from the Feingold, has had a far greater impact Their influence, however, was previ As for Citizens United, there is not a real problem of shady campaign finance on money’s role in politics. In times like ously limited by rules against politi whole lot of evidence that corporate that has our elections overflowing with these, it’s easier to single out corporate cal advocacy and electioneering (also money has been flowing into political money. APRIL 25, 2014 COMment & DEBate 8 Making college affordable

WILLIAM KIM Staff Writer A midterm election worth knowing about College is becoming expensive to the ployed Americans, even though compa- more of student debt have interest rates free, or at least very inexpensive. The point that many can no longer afford it. nies have reported more than 3 million of eight percent or higher. money is already there: tuition at public Colorado College’s overall fee, includ- job openings since 2011. It’s no surprise that economists are colleges totals at $62.6 billion while the ing tuition and room and board, will in- Many of these skills come from a de- calling student debt a major drag on government spends $69 billion toward - gree. For example, STEM (Science Tech- the economy. Student debt particularly subsidizing college through grants, tax cent increase from last year. nology Engineering and Math) jobs will hurts the housing market, which has al- breaks, and work-study programs. creaseCC is tohardly $57,162 alone. next While year, the a five average per increase to eight million by 2018 and 92 ready been damaged by the collapse of Furthermore, this program could pay tuition increase in 2013 was the small- percent of these jobs require some kind the housing bubble. This effect is a result for itself. When the government paid of postsecondary degree. of the fact that indebted students tend to for the college education of millions of keep up with the price increases. Thus, Furthermore, college increases social put off buying a house to pay off their veterans through the GI Bill after World netest inprices 30 years, of college financial attendance—what aid has failed to War II, it generated seven dollars in rev- students pay after tax credits, scholar- enue for every one dollar spent. - Colleges should charge a few thousand sistance are subtracted—have increased dollars in tuition from wealthy students ships, and other forms of financial as while making poor and lower-middle To make matters worse, over the past class students pay nothing. This would 30significantly years, tuition since 2010.rates have increased faster than household incomes. The av- back into the public system and displac- erage cost for a four-year public univer- ingprevent poor wealthy students. students Many schools from flooding already sity rose 130 percent from 1988 to 2008. have a similar system in place. If incomes had kept up with that in- Reducing the cost of public university crease, the average income would have would also force private institutions to been $77,000 in 2008. In 2013, median drive down costs to compete. income was $51,000 before taxes. To further reduce the cost of private American colleges are also expen- higher education, colleges should be sive by international standards. The US required to spend a certain amount of is ranked 12th in college affordability their endowments. Philanthropies are among countries who are members of the Organization for Economic Coopera- of their assets to remain tax-exempt, but tion and Development (OECD). collegesrequired aren’t to spend required at least to fivespend percent any- This fact has disastrous effects on the thing. Thus, many colleges essentially economy in many ways. First, many hoard money while driving up tuition. people simply don’t attend college due However, many colleges could be much to the prohibitive cost. According to the cheaper or even free by spending more US Census Bureau, college enrollment of their endowments. Harvard and Yale plunged by nearly half a million in 2012. could be tuition-free for less than one Less than 66 percent of the high school percent of their endowment. Stanford, class of 2013 enrolled in college, the Princeton, MIT, and Rice would require lowest percentage since 2006, and the less than two percent of their endow- third decline in the past four years. ments, and 29 other schools would need Higher education is critical to the econ- less than three percent of their endow- omy. The manufacturing sector is no lon- ments to be tuition-free. ger a source of plentiful jobs due to the If all 2,000 CC students paid the full fact that many low-skill manufacturing $3,000 price increase, it would be about jobs have been outsourced to countries $6 million. This is slightly more than one like China. percent of CC’s $593 million endow- The jobs that remain or have come ment. back require high skill due to increased Illustration by Eileen Kitrick Some attempt to justify not spending automation of production processes. mobility. Obviously, the opportunity to debt. According to Rohit Chopra, student money by saying they need it for future Germany and South Korea have man- enter the upper and upper-middle class loan ombudsman at the Consumer Fi- growth. However, the average endow- aged to avoid outsourcing and have ac- increases exponentially with a college nancial Protection Bureau, three-fourths ment grows by 10-11 percent annually. tually increased their manufacturing degree. If only the rich can afford col- of the fall in household formation can be - sectors due to the fact that their work- lege, it creates a de facto system of class directly correlated to student debt.. cent would still leave room for growth. force is very well educated. segregation. Worse, some economists fear that stu- ThusOthers having say thatto spend large atendowments least five per are Many new high-paying jobs require High college costs also hurt the econ- necessary for a “rainy day.” However, high skill. However, lack of skills pre- omy by forcing students into debt. Two- crisis in the same way that the subprime many endowments are in the billions, thirds of college students graduate with mortgagedent debt couldcrisis causecaused the the next 2008 financial melt- and it would require a rainy day of bib- This creates a lose-lose situation in some kind of debt. Student loan debt has down. lical proportions to justify hoarding so vents workers from filling these jobs. crossed the $1 trillion mark. Therefore, it is paramount that college much money. The problem with campaign finance workers they need but unemployment The average size of college-related is made affordable. In conclusion, college must be made remainswhich companies high. can’t find the skilled debt for the class of 2013 is $35,200. To accomplish this, the federal gov- affordable not just for the sake of stu- This is why there are 11 million unem- 81 percent of students with $40,000 or ernment should make public university dents, but for the sake of the entire na-

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ated in order to try to bring the program HARRISON ROSENFELD Sports Editor [WOW] or worse, the chances of a team coming OF backback, seembut over even five smaller years now. later, for better THE Colorado College athletics lost a legend But what do current student’s want? WORKOUT two weeks ago. Jerry Carle, the school’s Do some not even know a football team longest serving athletic director and existed? Well very few, if any, Division III most successful football coach in school football teams had the kind of history WEEK history, passed away at the age of 90. Colorado College football did, so learn- ALYSSA ORTEGA Coach Carle did so much for CC athletics, ing it is key. Staff Writer particularly for the (now nonexistent) Next week, the Catalyst Sports Team CC football program. will be going inside “Tiger Football,” Kettlebells are versatile and can looking deep into the history, gauging contribute to many different kinds of of Colorado College Tigers will be gradu- campus’ opinion on if a team should weight-lifting workouts. They do not atingFor thewithout first timeever inseeing 125 years, a CC footballa group come back, and discussing the program take up a lot of space so they are easy game. Although the program fell on with former players and other alumni. to keep at home. The focal workout rough times during its end, the program Students on campus may have nev- of this week is strictly kettlebell ex- produced All-Americans, conference er seen a tiger football game, but that ercises. championships, and even NFL players. Jerry Carle. Photo by Dave Moross, doesn’t mean the program will be for- Bent Row: Stand with both feet Washburn Field represented the old- courtesy of CC athletics. gotten or gone forever. touching. Assume a chair-like posi- Instead, the program Coach Carle of all the divisions, and served as a CC it is parallel with the ground. Extend communityest football fieldgathering west ofspot the on Mississippi Saturday - onetion. arm Move out your holding torso theforward kettlebell. until afternoons for well over a century and a sionball from kept the playing—that administration. is, until 2009, years,headed will up be for the 32 center seasons, of attention the most for Pull the kettlebell all the way up quarter seasons. Win or lose, Tiger foot- following“The Washburn an 0-9 seasonFoundation” and final was deci cre- atpolarizing least one CC more program time. of the past 130 to your ribs and then release back down to the ground. This counts as one repetition. Do this for three sets Busy block break seven for Tiger lacrosse Dead Lift: Stand with feet about hip-widthof 10. apart. Hold the kettle- of the game when they doubled their on Thursday. bell with both hands and come into SAMANTHA BUXBAUM lead halfway through the third quarter. - Staff Writer The team needs to “regain focus during cit, they fought hard and quick to bring knees do not extend past your toes this last stretch of the season,” freshman Starting out slow with a five-point defi whena squat bent. position. Straighten Make out sure your yourlegs Both the men and women’s lacrosse impressive consecutive goals. and then return back to the squat po- teams boldly faced tough competition to] try to meet a certain intensity level theThe game freshman to a 13-13played tiea huge including role in fourthis sition. This counts as one repetition. but stepped up to the challenge in their eachmidfielder day during Brad Halepractices said. because “[They needthat games over seventh block break. is where it correlates; practicing as if it Natalie Shishido put CC ahead with only Front Squat: Stand with feet hip- The men’s lacrosse team needed this were a game makes the actual game that game’s success as freshman midfielder- widthDo this apart. for three Hold sets the of kettlebell 12. un- much easier.” der your chin and begin to form a Overall, the men’s lacrosse team game13 minutes winner left just in athe handful game, ofand seconds fresh thiskind gameof test, prepped and although the men’s Colorado team Mesa for later.man This midfielder win brought Sade head Cole coach scored Susan the do not extend past your toes. Extend twoUniversity of their prevailed most important with a 7-5 games victory, of face-offs, just not quite strong enough to squat position. Make sure your knees pullplayed through a strong with game a win. winning 11 of 15 A few days later, the women’s lacrosse position. This counts as one repeti- On Saturday, the men’s Tigers were off “I think overall the game was a great Stuart to her 200th career victory! - your legs all the way back to the first tothe a 2014 strong season. start when seniors Tyler Al- experience,” said freshman attacker urday against Cabrini College. Unfor- Swing: Stand with feet hip-width len and Jack Kreitler scored within sec- Austin Davie. “There were some areas team put up another strong fight on Sat tion. Do this for three sets of 12. that could have been better especially slightly bent. Hold the kettlebell with shooting. Of course we wanted to win tunately,Our men their and fightwomen’s wasn’t lacrosse quite strongteams bothapart. hands Make and sure swing your the knees ball arebe- Steedman,onds of each the other senior giving goaltender, us a 2-1 power lead- facedenough tough resulting competition in a 14-12 loss.over block tween your legs. Keep swinging the towards the end of the first quarter. Zach wanted to], I think we could have.” break, yet used these games as a learn- kettlebell until it reaches your chin. game. theAs game, for andthe ifwomen’s we played lacrosse [the way team, we ing experience to further fuel their drive Your arms should be extended when fully blocked 21 shots throughout the- they continued their winning streak to for the rest of this season. Wish both swinging the kettlebell. One swing seven games this season with a strong teams luck on persevering and playing counts as one repetition. Do this for offensiveThe game line was went tied at with it in 20 the seconds later part re hard throughout block eight. maining in the first quarter, and Mesa’s Kettlebell sit-ups: Hold the kettle- 17-14 victory against Drew University threebell with sets both of 15. hands as you do regular sit-ups. Do this for three sets of

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Women’s lacrosse photos by Men’s lacrosse photos by Amy Richter. Charlie Lengal. 10 Sports April 25, 2014

NILA HORNER UPCOMING CC SPORTING EVENTS SoccerStaff Writer star Morway heads to the pros Colorado College was a great experience Friday, April 25 for me in my two years on the team, and Kecia Morway, a member of the wom- in becoming a Red Star I was very happy • 8 a.m. Men’s tennis vs. Southwestern University en’s soccer team and who helped lead CC that my soccer career did not come to an • 9 a.m. Women’s track and field at SCAC tournament in San Antonio, TX to the 2013 Conference USA tournament end along with my NCAA eligibility.” • 9 a.m. Men’s track and field at SCAC tournament in San Antonio, TX and regular-season championships, has With her impressive collegiate soccer Saturday,• 2 p.m. AprilWomen’s 26 tennis vs. Texas Lutheran University signed with the Chicago Red Stars pro- career, which includes a national cham- fessional women’s soccer team in the pionship at Notre Dame when she was National Women’s Soccer League. a freshman, Morway has easily transi- • 8 a.m. Men’s tennis vs. Southwestern University Morway, an important contributor to tioned into life as a professional soccer • 9 a.m. Men’s track and field vat SCAC championships in San Antonio, TX the 20-member Colorado College wom- player. “I have a lot to learn from my new • 9 a.m. Women’s track and field at SCAC tournament in San Antonio, TX en’s soccer team this year, made her pre- teammates and coaches, but my experi- • 1 p.m. Women’s lacrosse at Fort Lewis College season debut with the Red Stars, playing ence thus far as a professional athlete • 1:30 p.m. Men’s lacrosse at SCAC Championship game in Georgetown, TX all 90 minutes of their game against FC has been both humbling and exciting,” Sunday,• 2 p.m. April Women’s 27 tennis vs. Texas Lutheran University Kansas City which ended in a 1-1 draw she said. at the St. Louis Soccer Park. Her first offi- While Morway will not be able to play cial season game was held last Saturday, on the women’s soccer team due to her • 8 a.m. Men’s tennis vs. Southwestern University April 19, against the New York Flash that status as a professional athlete, she will • 2 p.m. Women’s tennis vs. Texas Lutheran University ended in a 1-0 win. be coming back to CC in the fall to com- “We’re thrilled for Kecia and know plete her degree in sociology. she’ll do well,” said CC head coach Geoff “I won’t mind coming back at that time Bennett on the CC Athletics website of the year,” Morway stated on the CC Tigers making headlines page. Athletics website. “It will be so beautiful “Signing with the Red Stars was a very and I’ll get to watch my [former] team- exciting moment for me,” Morway said in mates play. Coach Bennett also men- ▶ an exclusive Catalyst interview. “When I tioned the possibility of being an assis- came back home to Chicago for the try- tant coach. I just don’t know if I would be Senior Madeline Scherer broke able to commit for the entire semester. out process, I quickly realized that this the CC women’s lacrosse team’s league, and the players who play in it, But it is something I will definitely con- single-season goal record with are more legitimate that many people sider.” give them credit for!” Morway has been a great asset to the her 59th of the year last Saturday “I’m so glad that I have the chance to CC women’s soccer team in her time against Cabrini College. potentially help women’s soccer gain a here, and the entire campus community fan base within the United States, and is both amazed and proud of her accom- give younger girls something to work plishment as a fellow Tiger. Congratula-

towards as soccer players. Playing at tions, Kecia! HOCKEY: ▶ CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Horst Richardson, entering is a great role model, has strong com- munication skills, and is ambitious,” said his 50th season as men’s The Tiefendenthaler. of an era soccer coach, is being honored This year, 17 CC players were named When asked which one of those quali- as a 2014 inductee into the to the NCHC’s Academic All-Conference ties is the most important for the selec- Colorado Springs Sports Hall Team. After 15 years of dedicated ser- tion of a new coach, Tiefenthaler said, of Fame. vice, Owens has made an indelible mark “Someone who is an excellent teacher on CC hockey. and mentor.” Now, with Owens stepping down, the For Ralph, the most important quality time has come for a new coach to make is integrity. “The hockey coach does not their mark. The search for the new head only represent the hockey team but also hockey coach is spanning the country. the entire college. We want to win cham- Hundreds of candidates are being con- pionships but we want to do so in a way sidered. The school has assembled a that is consistent with our values as an committee, known as the Hockey Coach institution,” said Ralph. “We are looking Search Advisory Group, to comb through for an outstanding teacher who is pas- the candidates. The members of the sionate about the game of hockey. We committee, however, will remain undis- are also looking for someone who can be closed to the public. a leader both on campus and in the com- Director of Athletics Ken Ralph said, munity.” “The reason we are not making the In order to fill this highly sought after names public at this time is due to the DI position, Ralph and the committee are fact that this is such a public position looking at candidates from every level there are many people out there trying of competitive hockey. There are candi- to influence the decision-making pro- dates from the junior ranks, the college cess. I do not want the Advisory Group ranks, and even the NHL. “We are only members being harassed by others as considering applicants with significant they work through the process of help- levels of coaching experience. This is not ing to select a coach.” an entry level job so we are looking for But, Ralph did share that the advisory demonstrated excellence in the field,” group, which President Tiefenthaler ap- said Ralph. proved, includes himself, two current As of now, no names of potential can- hockey players, two hockey alumni, an didates have been released. With hun- athletics staff member, a tenured faculty dreds of candidates from across the na- member, and members of women’s in- tion, speculation is nearly impossible. terests and minority concerns. Hopefully though, curious Tiger hockey “The purpose of the Advisory Commit- fans will not have to wait very long. tee is to recruit, review, and research Regarding the timeline for the search, potential coaching candidates for rec- Ralph said, “We would like to have a ommendation to myself and President coach named before our students leave Tiefenthaler,” said Ralph. for the summer. That being said, we will President Tiefenthaler has a clear idea not rush our search just to meet a dead- of the type of coach that she believes is line but would rather make sure we hire right for CC. “We are looking for some- the right coach.” one who knows and loves the game, is The future coach remains undecided a teacher and mentor, is committed to while the CC community eagerly waits both academic and athletic excellence, to discover. Tuesday: Instead of the ORC meeting, the April 25, 2014 Outdoor Education Spring Fling Picnic will take Congratulations to the new ORC leaders! AL place on the Slocum patio. catalystnewspaper.com ACTIVE LIFE

EMMA LONGCOPE AnnualActive Life Editor migration to Utah Desert over seventh block break rejuvenates, inspires

and loading the car with as much outdoor gear as possible,After frantically CC students printing dispersed Block across Six �inal the papers West. By far the most popular destination over seventh block break is the desert surrounding Moab, Utah. The area extends through Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to Indian Creek and the dusty surrounding land and rivers. The magnetic pull is evident for everyone from mountain bikers and climbers to those looking sim- Photo courtesy of Hannah Trim.

eryday hubbub. Photo by Nina Riggio. ply to re�lect and distance themselves from the ev- ation opportunities are more consolidated, the sun- setsIt’s more hard dramatic,to �ind a placeor the where potential the foroutdoor exploration recre- vaster. When pulling into a gear store in central Moab on

not uncommon for CC students to spill out of sur- roundingthat �irst cars, Thursday greeting morning each other to �ill with water hugs jugs, and it’s “I didn’t even know you would be here!” It is only logical, considering the adventurous types of students drawn to the school, that Colo- rado College would migrate to the land of red cliffs

burned or exhausted from summiting as many tow- ersfor �iveas possible, days. Students but all may share return the same relaxed red and dust sun- in their Nalgene caps and sleeping bags. “Keep Utah Wild” stickers are becoming ever more Photo by Kendall Rock. prevalent, but many students still are unaware of how threatened by development their desert oasis truly is. The Protect Greater Canyonlands group on

Wilderness Alliance to keep the area undeveloped andcampus available works for in recreational conjunction use. with Southern Utah The club is collecting submissions of photos, drawings, or writings from your own ramblings in Photo courtesy of Hannah Trim. the Greater Canyonlands region that will be gath- ered in a booklet to inform and inspire others.

Please submit entries to brooke.larsen@colora- docollege.edu or myself at emma.longcope@colo- radocollege.edu. Photo by Kendall Rock.

Photo by Kendall Rock.

Photo by Kendall Rock. Photo courtesy of Hannah Trim.

Photo by Kendall Rock.

Photo by Kendall Rock. Photo by Kendall Rock. Photo courtesy of Hannah Trim. 12 ACTIVE LIFE April 25, 2014

VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF UTAH Overlook drawing by Chris Edmonds.

Canyon studies by Dominique Saks. Desert Dream by Ruthie Markwardt. Eighth block skiing: It exists, and it features free burgers

EMELIE FROJEN and has all runs, including Mont- Staff Writer ezuma bowl and East Wall, are still open. It may be almost May, but it’s cer- Most excitingly, the Freerider’s tainly not too late to get in your last Union of Colorado College is putting few days—or many days—on the on its annual Burgers on the Beach slopes. Snow coverage may be ques- event this Saturday. tionable in places, but there are still The FUCC bus will take students plenty of runs open. to Arapahoe Basin for a day of ski- Nina in Canyonlands by Ruthie Markwardt. There is a prediction of four to six ing and then burger grilling on the additional inches of snowfall at all of A-bay “beach.” the currently open mountains this This “beach” is a sandy, dirty, icy weekend. parking lot instead of an oceanfront UPCOMING IN OUTDOOR ED Winter Park and Loveland ski areas paradise, but many skiers and rid- are still open and have seen an inch ers prefer it. Each year, they tailgate, Congratulations to the newly hired ORC leaders! of new snow in the past 24 hours. mingle, and enjoy the camaraderie Winter Park has a 72-inch base, and that comes with carefree spring ski- Co-Chairs: Alexandra “Drewsie” Drew and Fiona Haslett 66 percent of its runs remain open. ing. Skiing Coordinator: Austin Miller Loveland has a 77-inch base, and 92 This event is free, the parking lot Climbing Coordinator: Jamie Sarafan percent of skiable terrain remains is close to the lifts, the views are Kayak and Rafting: Tessa Greer and John Nestler open. beautiful, and the forecast is for rel- Breckenridge currently has an 84- ative warmth. On Tuesday, instead of the ORC meeting, the Outdoor Education Spring Fling inch base. 102 out of 184 runs are So head up to the mountains to Picnic will take place on the Slocum patio! Will feature good food, lawn games, skiable, and 13 lifts remain running. get your last few turns in before the and leader awards and is open to anyone involved. Arapahoe Basin has a 75-inch base season is over! Mental Health and Wellness trip this weekend as a result of collaboration between GROW and the ORC is on SUMMIT. Trip will include hiking and solo and

Breakoutre�lection Saturdays:time. This Saturday to the Hayman burn restoration area, and second week Saturday potentially to Mission: Wolf.

Both climbing and whitewater trips for upcoming weekends will be posted soon, so keep an eye out on SUMMIT.

Happy adventures! “Fish are friends, not food” Durango: Happy, wacky vibes CC stu- April 25, 2014 - Bruce L dents jammin’ at The Meltdown p. 14 catalystnewspaper.com Life Winston and the People of Colorado Springs Lotusland project launches with a medley of classical and jazz

JESSICA AYERS Fewer, a jazz violinist, has been de- Guest Writer scribed as “genre-bending” by the Na- tional Post, “intrepid” by the Globe and Mail, and “possessed with a profound sure he could get the LotusLand Proj- and open musical mind,” by The Who- ect,At first,a performance violinist Mark featuring Fewer “genre- wasn’t leNote. He has preformed worldwide, bending” jazz, off the ground. “I felt like I won a slew of awards, and is regularly was one of those kids in the playground featured on NPR. His resume is almost that wanted to play a game nobody else as rich as his music. wanted to play,” he said on stage Tues- The LotusLand project kicked off Tues- day night as he cradled his violin. He just day evening with a solo piano piece. No- didn’t have the right personnel to follow vacek waltzed onto the gleaming oak through with his vision. Then, he met stage, and without any introduction, John Novacek. sat down at the piano and began. As he Novacek is a brilliant pianist who has leaned studiously over the keys, he was toured the globe as a solo recitalist, joined by Fewer, plucking at his violin as chamber musician, and concerto soloist. he made his way across the stage. The So when the two were introduced at the Colorado College Summer Music Festi- and “Blues” by Maurice Ravel, were light val, Fewer saw a golden opportunity. “I andfirst airy.pieces, As the“Lotus program Land” continued,by Cyril Scott the invited him into the sandbox,” he said, music wove through genres until just and the rest was history. After years of before intermission, peaking with a tune incubation, the LotusLand Project was aptly named “Who Let the Cat Out Last born. The Project is part of a special concert barn romp, an almost-hillbilly jam, dur- series that leads up to the 2014 Summer ingNight?” which by Fewer, Paul with Schoenfield. a sly grin, It request was a- Music Festival. It combines twentieth ed the audience “suspend disbelief.” It century classical compositions with jazz was a smashing hit. After the break, the artists kept a quick, to please music connoisseurs and casual jazzy tune featuring diverse pieces like observersin a bubbling, alike. bohemian-style With Fewer concerton violin, fit “Bohemia” by Brad Turner and “Azalea” Navacek on piano, Brad Turner (a Na- by Duke Ellington. Photograph by Lena Egelstein tional Jazz Awards winner) on drums The concert concluded with a surprise and trumpet, and Ben Hedquist (a ris- solo performance on the trumpet by SAM TEZAK ets, and kitchens caught my eye and ing musician in Phoenix) on the bass, Turner. It brought the program full circle Life Editor wrenched the gears in my mind. the performance was a treat. To keep and commanded a boisterous ovation. As a result of my delineation it fresh, Fewer has spun the program The Colorado College Summer Music Each time I go back to my house in from my concrete maze, I witnessed through a variety of compositions in dif- Festival, which features a Piano and Per- Denver my mind slows down from 75 something comparatively different to ferent combinations; Tuesday’s version cussion Extravaganza and Extasis Tango miles an hour to 15, I end up sitting in the same trees, parks, and houses that was lively and unique. Quartet, will kick off on June 9. bed until the afternoon reading, and I I normally crossed. For such a small spend my nights with my best friends thing such as stepping to the left instead of straight, I remembered the through chapter books such as Harry importance of straying elsewhere, Potterthat I’ve and known the Sorcerer’s since I first Stone flipped or trying something new. stories from Magic Tree House. I witnessed a sliver of time, a por- In between my hermitage, when I’m trait of a dwelling halved by destruc- cooped up in my room with a book, tion, walking a thin line that incised it and those late nights that feel time- right down the middle. In the coming less, I spend a lot of my day walking. months I’m sure it will be scraped, a I typically walk the same routes ev- grassy plot or a new, grander building ery day, admiring how the last time I in its place. walked the same pavement, the trees It’s important to contemplate de- shuddered in December—now their construction and destruction in blossoms brush the sky in April. The hopes to one day create from the other day I deviated from the path layers of rubble. On Wednesday I and found myself walking the alley- had the opportunity to celebrate my ways of Denver, a favorite haunt for friend Erik’s birthday and hang out my group of friends. It was a small with friends and students in front of thing to walk away from the sidewalk, Worner for the craft sale. The pro- I felt more interested in my surround- ceeds are intended for Erik’s brother, ings and sped up a bit too. Ryan, and the crafters succeeded in As I turned a corner, I turned my raising some funds, but also bringing eyes: a building half torn down, its together friends and students for a innards of twisted steel and shards beautiful afternoon. of glass heaped on top of one an- We don’t wish for people to suffer, to other, the rest of the building intact. feel destroyed, to witness the wreck- For some odd reason I took to pho- ing ball shatter their structure. And tographing the building—pressing we ought to prevent that to the best my phone up against the chain linked of our abilities. But when the ball has fence in a vain effort to get that much been swung we are left to gather, to closer, that much more detail, to cap- see things differently, and hope to ture the industrial colossus. build anew. Further, many times it’s I spent my last two blocks in Be- important to turn the corner instead ginning Poetry, and before that, I’ve of going straight, take a risk and learn spent a large amount of time con- from it. structing essays, articles, and a new Welcome to block eight! Let the sun room amongst many other projects. spill on our backs and the green grass When I turned the corner, the intrica- bathe. Smile stupid, dance a tune, be- cies of the building’s destruction and cause we’ve got a concentrated three the gaping hole through which one and a half weeks of music, parties, could examine the old rooms, clos- class, and celebration. Photographs by Meliss Kolano Free food, free beer, and playing with the best musicians in the region. … Maybe the country... more than a highlight, possibly the best point of the year – Chris O’Neil ‘14

14 LIFE April 25, 2014 Gone to Durango: Students jive at The Meltdown

KENDALL ROCK “There’s music everywhere,” said se- val performers and attenders, and the Guest Writer nior Maggie McKeon. “[It’s] on the street, older folks can’t quite decide if they music never stops. Musicians wander in the restaurants, and on stages. Du- are pleased with the presence of such the Though Strater theHotel of�icial until shows3 a.m., end,hopping the rango is a happy, free atmosphere full of talented and enthusiastic youngsters between clusters of instruments and Every April, the streets of Durango, inspiring musicians.” or are annoyed that they keep coming the bar. CC members squeezed into their Colorado are spattered with cowboy- CC sent two bluegrass groups this year, back for free beer and carrot cake in the hotel room with bluegrass superstars, hat-wearing, instrument-toting, street- both of which had the opportunity to Green Room. swapping tunes, and far surpassing qui- corner-playing bluegrass musicians. be a part of the “Bluegrass in Schools” CC Bluegrass played the main stage, et hours. The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is a program, playing at a middle school and the Henry Strater Theatre, on Satur- On Sunday, the CC groups left one three-day bluegrass music festival, and a private K-8 school. The elementary day afternoon. An announcer made last packed audience with some gospel for the past six years, Colorado College school students requested “fast songs” corny jokes about the students onstage tunes and received a standing ovation. Bluegrass has been a part of the magic. and executed impressive line dances, (“They’re being graded for this, so let’s The students departed for Colorado “The Meltdown is a gathering of the and tiny seventh graders approached hear another, for extra credit!”). Under Springs, as junior Niels Davis puts it, old and young, tapping into the deep res- band members afterward asking for au- the yellow lights, the ensemble showed “feeling incredibly inspired and think- ervoir of this country’s richest musical tographs. the prowess of the CC Bluegrass pro- ing in terms of bluegrass for weeks af- tradition. This is the craziest and most Most of the action takes place around gram, which professor Keith Reid has terward.” Though a good portion of the spiritual, wackiest and most contempla- the Henry Strater Hotel in downtown built for his students during his time at program is graduating this year, the rest tive weekend of the year,” said senior Na- Durango. The CC crew’s average age is Colorado College. It was “the greatest look forward to many returns to the mu- nette Phillips. at least half that of the rest of the festi- time of my life,” says senior Chuck Shaw. sic-and-sun-drenched Durango streets.

Durango is a great opportunity as an aspiring performer to study music. During the day there are shows with some of the top bluegrass musicians in the country. When the shows end everyone gath- ers in the main hotel or other spots and were able to meet some of these musicians and play with them Awesome group of people, all about having often until two or three fun, drinking beer, being accepted and loved in the morning. I always for who you are, making a fool out of yourself leave feeling incredibly in- (like dancing) is fun and encouraged, chance spired and for two weeks to play and talk with really awesome musi- or so afterward I think in cians/people you look up to, hang out with terms of bluegrass. – Niels the CC kids that come down, free food! Free Davis ‘15

beer. – Emily Guf�in ‘14

There was music everywhere—on the street, in the restaurants, and on stages. Durango was a happy, free atmosphere full of inspiring musicians. – Maggie Mckeon ‘14

Meltdown is a gathering of the old and young, tapping into the deep reservoir of this country’s richest musical tradition. This is the craziest and most spiritual, wackiest and most contemplative weekend of the year. – Nanette Phillips ‘14

Photographs by Kendall Rock April 25, 2014 LIFE 15 BREWHAHA:

JUSTIN FRANK Staff Writer Agrestic follows the blossoming trend of average beer no matter how you slice it. Last came the granddaddy of them all, Every few weeks, Brewer’s Republic sour beers in America. An American Red It was paired with a pear and pecorino the reason why I wanted to come to the (the best craft beer bar in the Springs) WildBrewer’s Ale, Agrestic is aged for Republic, 14 months cheese, spinach five salad, the leastbeers, exciting beer five dinner: Parabola. courses Currently ranked- in American and French oak barrels of all the courses. 11th in the entire world (according to (40/60 percent respectively) with the The main course had a heartier and- beeradvocate.com), Parabola is an Im has a beer dinner: five courses paired- wild yeast Brettanomyces Lambicus. very flavorful beer, Wookey Jack. This perial Russian Oatmeal Stout aged in with outrageously good, and often quite This beer is extremely new and rare, “Cascadian Dark Ale,” which essential- bourbon barrels for eight months. Thick rare, beers. Last Saturday, I had the op currently found only on draft. ly means Black IPA, is smoky bourbon, caramel, and dark portunity to indulge in this little slice of It pours a murky red-copper brewed with rye. Win chocolate make up the nose of this pitch- craft beer heaven featuring the world- color with a scent of lemon ning the gold medal in black 14 percent ABV monster. The taste renowned Firestone-Walker’s beers. I pepper, kombucha, faint white the American-style Black begins with a big boozy sweetness of won’t bore you guys with any set up this getgrape, the andface-puckering oak. The taste sen - is Ale category at GABF the chocolate, caramel, prunes, and a hint of- week, so let’s dive right into it. - quite mild for a sour. You never past two years, Wookey- coconut. Then you get slapped with even The first beer up was Opal, a dry- Jack is delicious. It pours more bourbon and oaky flavors, and va hopped saison. Opal is new to the Fire sation that other sours out- murkyscents blackblend due with to itdeep be nilla that ending with a bitter cocoa and stone-Walker line-up with very limited- there are apt to do, which is ing unfiltered. Huge hop whiskey bite to round it out. distribution. With a light golden color a good thing. The light-me - It’s thick and molasses-y, super-sweet- (only coming in at four SRMs) and a re berrydium bodyand startstart cherry. with notes Then, pine notes that smell- yet has a strong bourbon bite. Parabola freshingly crisp peppercorn, raison, and of Meyer lemon, bright cran amazing. The taste is has all the qualities of a chocolate bour- lemon peel scent, this beer is the perfect packed with a big hop fla- bon liquor. You could reduce it down to start for dinner. The lightest of all five, slight hints of vanilla and oak vors, earthy pine, strong rye, a syrup and pour it over ice-cream mak- Opal exemplifies a good saison—easy to round it out, leading to a nice crisp and a smooth burnt malt back ing it not for the faint of heart. This beast drink, but not dull. Its flavors follow the hop finish. bone. With only 60 IBUs, Wookey is was paired with a not too sweet choco scent, warm lemon grass and fruits like Overall, Agrestic is well-balanced not overly bitter, but it has the hop bite- late cupcake with German chocolate apricot, green apple and pear lead into and very easy to drink for you’d expect from a RyePA. frosting and a raspberry cream filling, more earthy notes of fresh grain and a sour. It was paired with This was paired with amazing an amazing end to a great dinner. - pepper from the yeast. It ends lightly- cream of mushroom soup ly tender pulled pork (braised- If you are interested in attending a hopped, creating an overall clean feeling that is to die for. in the Wookey Jack) taquitos. beer dinner you can buy tickets at Brew to the beer. Opal was paired with a deli Third course brought us the As the chef said before serv er’s Republic and Coaltrain. They usually cious seared scallop, micro-green salad- DBA, an English-style Pale Ale. ing this course, you should buy run around $40, but it is well worth it to dressed with dragon fruit vinaigrette DBA is Firestone-Walker’s flagship beer Wookey Jack and slow cook meat in it. try some rare expensive beers and great and a cauliflower puree. It was a deli and won numerous gold medals at the It’s an awesome combination. If you food pairings. This weekend they are cious and light first course. - Great American Beer Festival (GABF).- have never tried Wookey Jack, go buy it throwing their barrel-aged beer dinner Next came a beer that I was thrilled This year-round beer didn’t catch my today. You can usually find it at Coaltrain and a chocolate flight with barrel-aged to try, Agrestic. Part of Firestone-Walk eye, or my tongue for that matter: medi and Weber, and it only runs for about beers. If you like bourbon, oak, and wine er’s new Barrelwork’s brewing facility, um body, medium malt, medium hop. An $5.50 for a bomber. flavors in your beers, it’s mandatory!

EMILY LUCAS JESSICA GURRENTZ Guest Writer Staff Writer were audible over the noise of the city. Feeding the hippie:try. Improv Neither Jean nor chickenmost art students Experts say that the best bat viewings understood the chemical process. The TheThe Bonneville: Barstool: Theare in August, Bonneville when the pups are old ignorance persisted, for Jean and her enough to join their mothers on their earlystudents, this year. until one of Andy Wower’s nightly hunts. Bat watching is popular “What a full house!” exclaimed a man chemistry classes visited Jean’s studio weamong went, both despite tourists it andbeing local early residents, in bat Highball Glass with Ice upon entering Room 21 in Packard Hall- - especially during late summer. When this Wednesday afternoon. The room As Jean and her students guided Andy Salt Rim was full of students, faculty, and mem- and his students through the printmak season, the bridge sidewalks were lined- bers of the Colorado Springs community ing process, Andy provided insight into 1.5oz Espolon Silver Tequila with people, there were crowds on both who turned out to listen to visiting pro the chemical reactions that occur during riverbanks, and the river was full of pad fessor Jean Gumpper’s “Cross Currents” the process. Jean thanked Andy during .75oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup dle boarders, kayakers, and tour boats. However, if you prefer not to be too lecture. The Cross Currents program the lecture for offering “insight into the Splash Lime Juice brings students and faculty of different- ‘how’ of printing.” close to either the crowds or the bats, spectives.departments into collaboration to learn Interdisciplinary collaboration is a Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice many of the bars and restaurants along and explore our world from fresh per- force for questioning our perspectives of the river are excellent places to enjoy a our own small intellectual universes. On Grapefruit Wedge Garnish meal or a cocktail while staying out of- art.Jean During is a masterthe lecture, printmaker, she guided who the fo the Block Plan, we immerse ourselves in harm’s way. cuses on depicting nature through her one subject at a time and often become- Over seventh block break, I headed to This week’s cocktail is from the Bonn - complacent in perspectives of looking Austin, Texas to meet up with my family. eville, a restaurant about a block down audience through the process by which at the world that our specific class ex Since I was in Colorado, my dad was in- the street from the Congress Avenue- she compiles inspiration and intellectu- pounds. - California visiting family, and my mom- Bridge. Although you don’t get the same al material for her prints. Jean ventures We stagnate our own creativity when and siblings were at our home in Mary visual of the bats pouring from under into nature, lets herself be drawn to dif we accept a perspective without chal land, Texas seemed like a good meet neath the bridge, you can get a sense of ferent spaces, and then remains in these lenging it against other perspectives. ing place, especially because none of us their enormous numbers as the cloud her.places for a while, simply observing and Andy offered an insight into chemistry had ever been. While we were there, we- of them flies over the lake. We actually absorbing the immediate area around that even a master printer like Jean was- went trail-riding, indoor sky-diving, and ended up eating at the Bonneville twice, - unaware of. - visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflow both because the food was so delicious Jean’s international and domestic- diateAcquiring surge ina new creativity, perspective but it oncan some rein- er Center. However, one of the coolest— and because the people were so nice. travels into a variety of natural land thing we love will not lead to an imme and free—sights we saw during the trip- (Our second night there, the owners scapes guide and inspire her printmak was the South Congress Bridge bats. - came out to tell us that we were one of ing process as she captures a range of- vigorate our passions and inspire artists,- Every year, from March until the begin their favorite families, and gave us the ralmulti-sensual places, she experienceslistens and as in she nature puts onit, like Jean, to further explore her medium. ning of November, over 1.5 million Mexi desserts we ordered on the house.) two dimensional spaces. In these natu Jean said. “We look at prints so differ- can free-tailed bats make the Congress To make the syrup used in the drink, ently because we know different things.” Avenue Bridge, over Bird Lake, to their boil one stick of cinnamon per one cup “Feels the air.” A chemist experiences a print much dif home. The bats, which spend the winter each of water and sugar. To make the Although printmaking is a primarily ferently than another printer because- months down in Mexico, can consume- drink itself, rub a lime wedge on the rim visual medium, Jean seeks to translate standingthey approach these perspectives the art with increases incredibly a between 10 and 50 thousand pounds of of a highball glass, dip it in salt, and add the non-visual senses into her works different intellectual attitudes. Under bugs per night, depending on their pop ice. Shake the tequila, syrup, and lime through color choice. After chiseling ulation size. When we went, the colony juice together, strain into glass, fill with- the wood to her liking, Jean adds colors art.printer’s own views on the process, the was only about half its full size since the fresh Texas ruby red grapefruit juice,- which she must continually layer until final piece, and how people interpret the males wouldn’t arrive until later in the and stir. Add a grapefruit wedge as a gar- she finds the coloring sufficient. season and the bat pups were not yet nish. The Bonneville is a light, refresh I am admittedly ignorant of the details- Pictures of Jean’s prints are available born. Even so, the steady stream of bats watchinging spring/summer the bats. drink, great for sip involved in the printmaking process, but all over the Internet if you just search from underneath the bridge went on for ping while enjoying a warm evening or I know that it involves a lot of chemis her name. about half an hour, and their squeaks 16 APRil 25, 2014 Help-a-Homie: Woe is me, block eight problems

soak in some memories, but the truth is FOMO when all of your friends come Dear Eighth Block, big questions. that you are ready for this transition and back from their awesome adventures. It sounds like you like to go out, even A CC first-year and junior answer the all that lies ahead. Soak in your last few Usually this doesn’t last for more than a though you might not like to do it every week. If it lasts longer than that, you can single night of the week, though block Dear HAH, weeks here! I’m graduating in a few weeks. I -HAH party. Just focus on what’s important. have a solid job lined up, a great new Dear HAH, thattry toyou change don’t feel the like subject talking whenever about the it eight definitely supports the endless apartment set up, and some friends During block break, I really needed blockcomes break up or thatjust mentionyou missed to your out friendson. I’m only go to parties that don’t completely will be be living near me. But, I’m a chill time to not do anything and sure they’ll understand. overwhelmPut your class you. first Don’t if youforce need yourself to, and to freaking out about leaving, and I kind watch some movies and catch up on -HAH go out if you don’t want to because you of cry about it every day. It’s like my my sleep. But everybody came back are guaranteed to have a horrible time. life is ready for me outside of CC, but Sunday from their awesome trips and Dear HAH, Parties can become very overwhelming I’m not ready to be in real life. How I can’t help but feel like I missed out I’m a freshman and I got extremely during block eight, so keep that in mind. am I supposed to leave here? on all of the fun and inside jokes. I overwhelmed by the amount of peo- There are also a lot of people around Sincerely, Don’t Make Me Go know if I had gone, then I would have ple going out and people at parties been kind of miserable since I was so during block one. I got really used so don’t feel like you’re the only one Dear Don’t Make Me Go, tired, but I can’t help the FOMO. Was to how chill it got during the middle stayingwho definitely in on a don’t“classy” go outnight. every You’ll night, get It’s hard to imagine leaving some- I an idiot for staying on campus? blocks of the year. But now that it’s the hang of it! where that has been home for the past Sincerely, Bedridden block eight, I still want to keep going -HAH four years. However, consider yourself to the houses I went to all year, but I’m nervous that it will just be too out for yourself! It sounds like you have Dear Bedridden, much. If block eight lives up to all anlucky awesome that you plan have and so some much amazing figured Chill block breaks are such a necessity. the hype, I feel like I won’t be able to adventures ahead of you. Try to think Although they might not be the most ex- survive it. I want to go out but still do about the future rather than the past. citing or memorable, they are certainly well in my class and not feel like I’m You still have so much ahead of you. As drowning in people at houses. How cheesy as it sounds, this isn’t the end— your health. Don’t punish yourself for should I handle all of this? mentally and physically beneficial to Sincerely, Eighth Block Butterflies Our Help-a-homie writers, from left to right: it’s only the beginning. CC will always be taking some time for yourself. However, Anonymous. Photo by Kendall Rock. here when you want to come back and you do need to prepare yourself for the CC alum presents Earth Day NICK DYE the island) leads to overpopulation and insta- Staff Writer bility. We have done the same with our energy supplies. Petroleum and coal has sustained a larger population, but now we are too popu- Asher Miller, an alumnus of Colorado Col- lous to continue using them. As of 2008, it’s lege, did not see himself diving into environ- concluded that we now need the resources of mental activism. He graduated with a degree 1.6 earths to sustain this population. in English on the Creative Writing track, and, Miller argued that fossil fuels are not nec- An Inconvenient Truth, essarily a bad thing, but it’s our overuse and - overdependence that is damaging our cli- mentalism.after seeing In the the film spirit of Earth Day, he vis- mate. As a society, we have made a devastat- itedhe was the inspired college thisto enter last theTuesday field ofto environ present ingly large investment in energy. So much so on prevalent climate issues. that it may be damaging our economy. A spike The presentation highlighted three inter- in oil production proceeded the last 10 reces- relating issues: energy, the climate, and an sions. economy that no longer serves us. We have invested more and we are getting He told the story of reindeers on St. Matthew less out now from fossil fuels. It takes much- Island off the coast of the Alaska. 29 reindeer more energy to get a barrel of oil out of the were brought over by the US military during ground than it did 60 years ago. World War II as emergency food for soldiers So what is Miller doing in response to all stationed there. When the soldiers left after this? He is asking for a return of community the war, the reindeer stayed. In the 20 years resilience. He says that this will put an em- after the war, the population spiked to 6000 phasis back in diversity, modularity, and so- and went extinct three years later. Miller used cial capital. He pointed out several commu- this as an allegory to present where we’re nity organizations focusing on resilience in headed with overpopulation. food, energy, and economics to better serve This was an example of overshooting where each other and eases our dependence on fos- an abundance of resources (i.e. the food on sil fuels.

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