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Volume 93, Issue 10 2011 Free days at the STAND hosts Anti- Genocide Denver Zoo Candace Powell '13 Conference StaffReporter

On Feb. 19 the Denver Zoo was flooded with people rushing to get their chance at seeing the animals, but what really made it special was the price. Since 1989 the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has been offering free days at various organizations throughout the Denver area. Free days are funded by the citi­ zens in the metro area through the SCFD 0.1% sales and use tax. Organizations that receive funds from the SCFD voluntarily decide if they want to offer free days and, if so, how many. This year the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Zoo, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts all offer discounts and free days for Colorado residents. The free days are a way for the cul­ tural organizations to thank the resi­ dents of the district for supporting them through the 1 penny on the 10- dollar sales tax that generates the rev­ enue. Peg Long, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Executive director Photo by: Michael DeGregori '13 commented on the free day program, Omhagain Dayeen (center) speaks about her experience as a refugee forced to flee Darfur. saying, "It allows residents to sample and enjoy cultural experiences at no Michael DeGregori '13 dehumanization, organization, polar­ awareness about the conditions faced cost. This is especially important for Staff Reporter ization, preparation, extermination by those still living in Darfur. families who would have to pay for sev­ and denial. Other boards detailed spe­ Darfur, a large region in western eral admissions to enjoy these togeth­ Monday Feb. 21 the Colorado cific acts of genocide that have been Sudan, has in recent years been torn er." chapter of STAND, a student-run perpetrated throughout history, apart by ethnic violence and acts of The Denver Center for the branch of the Genocide Intervention including the Spanish Inquisition, the genocide perpetrated by the Sudanese Performing Arts is not offering free Network, held a conference to raise Nazi Holocaust and the Nanking government against the non-arab days, however every Tuesday at 10 am awareness of the genocide acts occur­ Massacre. indigenous population in the area. they will release a limited number of ring in Darfur. The message of the exhibit was The Sudanese government has ten-dollar tickets. Ten seats will be The event featured speaker clear: insufferable acts of genocide made use of the Janjaweed, mounted available for every Denver Center Omhagain Dayeen, a refugee who happened throughout history and will mercenary militias working for hire, Theater performance that week, which lived in the Darfur region of Sudan continue to take place as long as the to carry out a campaign of rape and could be up to 25 shows. before being forced to flee with her international community remains murder against the civilian popula­ Between 5 and 6 million people family, as well as an exhibit titled complacent and fails to take action. tion. take advantage of these free days "The Deadweight of Complacency," The main speaker for the event, The conflict has resulted in many annually. Regis freshman Jaclyn provided by the Colorado Coalition of Omhagain Dayeen, is a refugee from thousands of people killed and over 2 DeKay benefited from the free day at Genocide Awareness and Action. Darfur who is currently living in million others displaced. A significant the zoo on the 19th saying, "The free The exhibit featured a series of Denver with her family. Dayeen number of deceased persons died days are a great opportunity for college information boards with photographs taught at a university in Sudan until from the famine plaguing the war­ students, such as myself, who are and text showing acts of genocide the escalating situation in Darfur torn region. In Darfur alone, there are broke to enjoy all that Denver has to throughout history and around the forced her to flee into Egypt with her as many as 173 refugee camps, where offer." world. The stated purpose of the family. civilians live in intolerable and dan­ The next free day is March 5th at exhibit is to "create public awareness While still in Egypt, she applied gerous conditions. the Denver Art Museum. For more and to galvanize public opinion for and eventually attained refugee Dayeen announced her plans to information about the free days and against these heinous acts." status from the United Nations, and return to Darfur this March in order the dates visit the SCFD website at It provided viewers with a clear then immigrated to the United States to gather more first-hand informa­ www.scfd.org. definition of what "genocide" means with the rest of her family. After tionon the conditions there as well as and outlined the eight stages of geno­ learning to speak English, Dayeen has cide: classification, symbolization, spent much of her time spreading Continued on page 2 NEWS FEATURE ARTS & CULTURE SPORTS Bo,•ine corned)' performance i\lcct the candidates: RLSG \ Guest mustc performance at A student athlctt:'s outlook on Page 2 hopefuls Kutandara school spirit Physical Plant deals \Vith snow Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 removal Page 3 Ro!!_~O preview: an interview with For a full schedule of athletic STAND kicks off first meeting the director Gore Verbinski events visit wwvuegisrangers.com! Page 3 Page 6 2 -WEDNESDAY MARCH 2 2011 NEWS

Bovine comedy performance sets a new standard Contact the Highlander 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop I-8 Denver, CO 80221 for on-campus Improv Troupe [email protected] MaeBuer'14 ed me outside so I couldn't bear what "We like to focus on working on Staff Reporter was being said, helped e~:plain it to me the three rules of improv: '"Yes, And ... ,' pretty well, .. says Hayes. "I did feel it 'Don't Write the Script in your Head,' Campus brightened up amidst the was a different experience compared to and 'Listen to the Group Mind,"' winter cold last Thursday night Feb. 17 what we have to do [in our own prac­ Mercier explains. "[We're always] when 5 players from Denver's own tices]." using our imaginations and coming up BO\;ne Metropolis lmprov Theater Freshman Taylor Clapp was also with creative, collaborative scenes group hosted a performance in the picked to help out the players in anoth­ from a simple prompt." Student Center Dining Hall. er skit. He and one other student Mercier, along \'t1th OutRegis! Vice The troupe, known throughout became responsible for the player's President Jake Garcia '14, hope to have Denver and the surrounding area for movements in the skit as they impro­ the troupe of ten regular members their abilit) to think on their feet and vised a conversation from their forced ready to perform a large Spring pro­ create scenes on the spot, spent an movements. gram as well as a short-form program hour performing their best skits for "It was really hard to figure out before the end of the school year. those in attendance. how to move [the players] in a way that Their moderator, Communication Our Mission: Among the spectators were mem­ fit with the scene," recalls Clapp, rub­ Professor Janna Goodwin, also attends As the staff of the Regis bers of Regis's very own Improv bing his neck in slight embarrassment. the meetings to offer advice and new University bi-weekly publication, the Comedy Troupe, OutRegis! Club presi­ "So I did the first thing that came to my prompts to the hardworking actors. Highlander, we intend to serve the dent and improve enthusiast Angela mind... making them slap each other." Both Goodwin and Mercier are elated campus and the neighborhood by Mercier 'n, along with Shannon Hayes There was no shortage of laughter at the larger amount of meeting atten­ providing a forum for news, informa­ '14 and Spencer Jordan '14 who sat from the crowd, despite the somewhat dance which has been tripled since the tion and exploring ideas. happily amongst their friends in the violent nature of the skit. club's formation last year. Our publication is designed to crowd. Mercier attended the show not just "We can put on a great show with cultivate awareness, understanding Bovine's players took the stage at for some laughs, but to get some only like five people, but we're always and dialogue about matters of com­ 10:30 p.m. and entertained the crowds insight on what exactly to put in the trying to get new people to come. munity importance. with a variety of skits, some of them troupe's expanding repertoire. The The more the merrier!" Mercier added using members from the audience. OutRegis! Improv Comedy Club meets excitedly. ''We meet on Tuesdays at Editor-in-Chief Hayes recalled her experience as a twice a week in the Fieldhouse to 6pm and Sundays at 3pm. Come for Amber Alarid participant in one of the skits called develop acting and improvisational one meeting and get a feel of what "Interrogation." She was forced to skills, as well as rehearse skits and we're like. I promise you won't regret Associate Editor guess what the players were accusing release stress built up from the school it!" Angela Shugarts her of. "One of the players who escort- week. News/Photography Editor Corey Holten

Perspectives/Events Editor Emily Sloan

Faculty Advisor Dr. Leonardo Palacios

Staff Reporters Mae Buer Michael DeGregori Ciara Gallagher Dyana Gutierrez Katie King Ross Lehuta Madelon Morin Kate Newell Photo by Mae Buer Candace Powell The Bovine Metropolis Players together after the show. Kelly Rogers Jimmy Sengenberger Photo by Mae Buer Anna Supinski Angela Mercier gave an announcement about Kiersten Swanson OutRegis! practices before the show. Genocide Conference .from front page Our policies regarding submis­ sions and editorials from the video and photographs. community: Dayeen concluded with a short Power Point presentation. It started with a series of works of art she bad Submissions are encouraged from made depicting life in Darfur before our readers. Email submissions to the genocide. She then went on to [email protected] for con­ show shocking photographs depicting sideration. All submissions will be the starvation, death, and suffering reviewed to ensure suitability of that is rampant throughout the region content and quality of thought. today. Editorials are the opinions of the The Genocide Conference was set author, and therefore may not nec­ up by STAND, a student organization essarily reflect the views of Regis which has the stated objective "to cre­ University or the Highlander. ate a sustainable student network that actively fights genocide wherever it Photo by Mae Buer may occur." Shannon Hayes being "interrogated." The president of the Colorado The Colorado chapter of STAND At the end of the conference they chapter of the STAND organization conducts a wide variety of activities in located at Regis, is student Alysse passed out a petition to President order to spread awareness and pro­ Barack Obama calling for "a more Daunis, who is also a board-member vide aid to those affected by genocide, of the Colorado Coalition of Genocide robust, comprehensive, and coordi­ including a phone drive and raising nated peace process for Darfur " ask­ Awareness and Action. money to buy solar cookers for people When asked what she primarily ing that he insist on negotiatio~ out­ in Darfur refugee camps. side of Sudan, ensure that Darfuris rinD US on rACEBOOK! wanted people to learn from the The Colorado Coalition of event, Daunis replied "I just want play a part in the process, and push Genocide Awareness and Action are for a democratic reforms in Sudan. ••REGIS UniVERSITY' THE them to leave with the knowledge of the co-sponsors of the event and the how they can help and what they can According to Roz Duman, founder HIGHlAnDER•• providers of the "Deadweight of of the CCGAA, the biggest challenge to do to make a difference." Complacency" exhibit. Get the latest Regis news and updates Continued on page 3 on issues that are important to you! NEWS Genocide Conference continued frompage2

the anti-genocide movement is com­ placency. "People are getting tired of it," she said. Duman noted that many people seemed to feel as if Americans needed to deal with their own prob­ lems first. "My answer to that is that the world has become smaller," Duman said, " ... and because of that, we are one big world, one big family. We are our brothers' and our sisters' keepers." Accomplishments of the CCGAA include testifying before the state house and senate in order to get the Sudan Divestment Bill signed into law, which requires the state to divest all pension funds from companies that do business with Sudan. Duman feels that another big accomplishment was the "llide Against Genocide,'' which she found to be very effective in spreading awareness among the general public. Both STAND and the CCGAA encourage students to be informed on the issue of genocide and to encourage both the media and local politicians to focus more on the issue. Photo by Michael DeGregori Roz Duman, CCGAA founder, speaks during the Genocide Conference. Physical Plant: dealing with snow and ice on campus

Corey Holton '11 ers, two tractors with brushes, as well In the most recent storm, with and 14 tons of ice melt. Physical Plant News/Photography Editor as plenty of snow shovels at their dis­ wind chill temperatures dipping below staff has also worked an excess of posal. The department can also call in -35 F, staff went on break every half 2100 man hours since January on The Regis University Physical contractors with heavy equipment if hour to keep them safe. snow removal alone. When snow Plant is tasked with all snow removal the storm is severe enough, but In addition to the frigid tempera­ removal commences, Physical Plant operations on campus, yet few people according to Schlanger that has only tures that were experienced in this staff put other routine maintenance outside of the department know the happened two or three times in the last storm, Physical Plant had to con­ tasks on hold until the snow is clear, particulars of their work. last 18 years. tend with a large deal of ice accumula­ which can often cause delays in com­ Pat Schlanger, director of plant Schlanger notes that the two main tion, which made the snow removal pleting work orders after a storm. operations, and Reggie Wagner, land­ priorities for the teams are ensuring operation much more difficult. Because snow removal efforts scape maintenance manager, sat that roads on campus are clear When ice begins to form, Physical often take place during early morning down to explain how snow removal enough for fire trucks or emergency Plant dispatches teams to put down hours, Schlanger and Wagner wish to works and what challenges Physical vehicles to get to residence halls, and an ice melt compound and break the apologize to any students in the resi­ Plant faces. ensuring that sidewalks around the ice using ice chippers. Wagner stated dence halls who might have been The entire process begins with a residence halls are clear enough for that the teams switched to a blue col­ woken up by snow plows and brushes, phone call from Campus Safety to students to evacuate in an emergency. ored ice melt compound this year but they stressed that the safety of Wagner, typically early in the morn­ After that, teams begin working on which makes it easier to see where the everyone on campus is the first priori­ ing, when snow begins sticking to the other high traffic areas such as the product has been applied, which in ty for the snow removal teams. sidewalks and pavement. At that point Student Center and Dayton Memorial turn prevents teams from wasting Despite sometimes feeling fatigued by Wagner calls Schlanger to coordinate Library. product by applying it to the same the long hours and hard work of snow teams and decide on a plan of action. Staff members operate the snow area twice. operations, Wagner said that one per­ Wager has the ability to assess the sit­ brushes when there is less than 2 In addition to the ice melt on son thanking the staff or giving them uation from home using a camera inches of snow accumulation, but sidewalks and stairs, Physical Plant a cup of hot chocolate is a huge mounted on Carroll Hall. switch to metal bit plows when the uses a salt/sand mixture on roads. morale booster. Snow removal teams are then dis­ accumulation is heavier. In addition They focus on areas with stop signs So next time you see Physical patched, and have one hour to arrive to the brushes and plows, there are and turns first. Wagner noted that it is Plant working hard to remove the on campus at which point snow teams working with snow shovels to difficult to remove snow from roads, snow, make sure you thank them! removal operations begin. Physical clear sidewalks and entryw-ays. These as it often becomes packed quickly. Plant has six plow trucks, three trac­ teams work can work up to 12 hour This year alone, Physical Plant tors with plows and ice melt spread- shifts at a time to clear the snow. has used 12 tons of salt/sand mixture STAND kicks off first meeting with enthusiasm to educate students

Angela Shugarts '11 by providing materials, educational Associate Editor information, online resources, policy expertise, and a network of concerned This year, because of the passion and active peers. of several Regis students, a new Born out of the fight to stop the organization has been formed on cam­ genocide in Darfur, Sudan, STAND is pus to raise awareness about global devoted to creating a sustainable stu­ violence. The Regis chapter of dent network that actively fights geno­ Students Taking Action Now Darfur, cide wherever it may occur. We seek STAND, held their first meeting on to unite students around the world in Thursday Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the a permanent anti-genocide con­ Regis Room of Carroll Hall. stituency. According to the STAND website, Club President Alyse Daunis '12 www.standnow.org, STAND's mission started STAND late last semester. The is as follows: organization operates out of the STAND, the student-led division Service Learning Department working of the Genocide Intervention with Melissa Nix, Director of Network, envisions a world in which Curriculum & Intercultural the international community protects Programming, who serves as the civilians from genocidal violence. At chapter's faculty advisor. its core, our mission is to empower Daunis started the club at Regis individuals and communities with the because she is concerned about the tools to prevent and stop genocide. issues occurring in Sudan. "I feel so To do so, STAND's Leadership strongly about what's going on and Photo by Angela Shugarts Team recruits, trains, organizes and asked 'what can I do?"' Alyse Daunis ' 12 talks with a STAND member about upcoming initiatives the organization can pur­ mobilizes students around the world Continued on page 4 sue for the rest of the semester. 4 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 NEWS STAND meeting continued nial to the kinds of tragedies and vio­ bers want to do and what their inter­ STAND's upcoming events from page 3 lent situations occurring in Darfur. ests are for STAND," says Daunis. The Daunis thinks events like this are criti­ meeting concluded with several events April 6, 2011: Film screening of Devil lined up for the rest of the semester Came on Horseback I Science In response, Daunis decided to cal to the mission and purpose of including plans to host a fundraiser, Ampitheatre I 7 p.m. l Sponsored by form the organization and join the STAND. ''The more people you edu­ co-program with other student organi­ STAND and the Social Justice & board of the Colorado Coalition for cate, the more people will do some­ zations and do a letter writing cam­ Spirituality Committee I Genocide Awareness and Action serv­ thing," stresses Daunis. "My goals for paign. ing as STAND representative. In col­ STAND are to ensure we educate and STAND meets every other Tuesday April 8, 2011: Open Mic Night 1 laboration with student leaders, she raise awareness among the Regis com­ and everyone is welcome to attend. For Walker's Pub I 4 p.m. I In collabora­ helped kick off STAND's first event munity so students understand what is a schedule of meeting dates and times tion with the Women's Studies featuring Darfurian speaker Omhagain going on," she continues. or to find out more information about Department and RUSGA I Location Dayeen on Feb. 21 in the Faculty At the meeting, Daunis focused on the Regis STAND Chapter, contact and time TBD. Lounge. the kinds of programs and events to Alyse Daunis at [email protected]. Dayeen served as a living testimo- host on campus and surveyed mem­ bers needs. "I want to see what mem- Diversity Dialogue ponders question of divisiveness

Kelly Rogers '11 offers those in the Regis community dance (both students and staff), the "diversity fatigue" in both the group StaffReporter the opportunity to come together for group conversation was both honest and the greater community, explaining an open exchange of ideas regarding and, at times, a little tense. that "people are tired of walking on According to the Online various topics associated with the Etymology Dictionary, the word notion of diversity. ... "people are tired of walking on eggshells" "diversity" came into the English Ian- This months' "Diversity or regarding honest discussion of differences. guage via French from the Latin word Divisiveness?" topic sought to answer "diversitatem," or "contrariety, contra- questions like: "Are celebrations that When one participant shared her eggshells" regarding honest discussion diction, disagreement," first appearing focus on cultural differences a help or a experience being on the receiving end of differences. sometime in the mid 14th Century. hindrance [to society]?" and "Does the of blanket statements and assumptions "[The goal] of these Diversity It was not until the rise of modem very idea of diversity unify or divide regarding her heritage, the group Dialogues is to create a more inclusive democracies in the 1790s that the word us?" launched into a discussion of experi­ campus," Diversity Coordinator Sonia "diversity" took on a positive connota- Dr. Janna Goodwin, an Associate ence, differences, and the possible rea­ del Real told The Highlander after­ tion, regarded as a true virtue in a Professor of Communication, facilitat- sons why people stereotype. wards. And while at times the dialogue Observed one participant: seemed to raise more questions than it But can the notion of diversity still be associated "Experiences can marginalize us. answered, it was made clear that ques­ with contrariety, contradiction, and disagree­ Assumptions by other people some­ tions in and of themselves are crucial times create greater social fluidity." aspects in creating a more understand­ ment? After an hour and a half of discussion, ing, honest, and inclusive atmosphere nation. But can the notion of diversity ed the conversation which began with the dialogue was rounded out by each for all. still be associated with contrariety, a group activity exploring the relation­ participant sharing his or her ideas To contribute to the campus explo­ contradiction, and disagreement? ship between assumptions and experi­ regarding the development of the con­ ration of diversity in both word and Such was the topic of discussion at ences, and which eventually centered versation, and what-if anything-they deed, be on the lookout for upcoming the Feb 16 "Diversity Dialogue," one in around four key discussion topics. wished had been covered. programs sponsored by the Office of a series of monthly dialogues which With nearly twenty people in atten- One participant noted she sensed a Diversity. ..£ ~~~~ ====~~------...... T

FEATURE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011-5 Meet the candidates fuls 2on-2012 RUSGAhop~e~Y-~-e~~~os~-,ID~~------~ 'ting on the behalf of myself IDd aegan Cooley for election as Regis tu es, w as owe Diversity's Student Government develop a leadership style modele ociation (RUSGA) president IDd after the Jesuit motto, "creating me ·ce president. Maegan IDd I believe IDd women for others." Their studi at we are the most appropriate can­ have given them a foundation in com .dates for the positions because of passion and strong community build ur previous experiences, passions for ing, while actively living out the Re · e position, IDd belief in Regis' mis­ mission of How Ought We to Live ion. They not only model their everyda Although MaegiD and I may not lives in this Jesuit teaching, but the ave the most experience with also study its meaning daily, in ho USGA, we have sufficient experience the upcoming year. to create a better Regis community fo student government to understand Furthermore, Meagan and As standing juniors Iizzy Sepe and everyone. Lizzy and Ross are hopin e positions at hand as well as ~pie believe that we epitomize the core val oss Lehuta are running for the posi­ to make changes within the studen eadership experiences in other areas ues of Regis. Regis' mission statemen 'on of president (Sepe) and vice pres- government that will make this cam cross Regis' campus IDd the utmost emphasizes a commitment to encour ' dent (Lehuta) of the Regis University pus a truly better place. esire to carry out the duties of presi­ aging leadership and intelligence, th tudent Government Association Next year due to new housing poli ent and vice president. Together, continual search for truth and justice (RUSGA). Lizzy Sepe is currently a cies the current freshmen class will b eagan IDd I have participated as and a holistic approach to person ember of the RUSGA executive cabi­ required to live on campus again ritical parts of Residence Life, development. As previously outlined et, acting as the Director of meaning a higher number of studen Diversity Ministry, Choices, Regis leadership has been a central piece o ustainability giving her experience will reside on campus. As hopeful thletics, the Leadership Development Meagan's and my experience at Regis. orking with executive cabinets and President and Vice President, the rogram, Student of Honors Advisory Likewise, the pursuit of knowledg USGA's current initiatives. Ross has realize the irnportiDce for ID improv ouncil, Alpha Sigma Nu, the and the constant search for wisdo erved on the Regis Student Senate as ment in student life, student dining euroscience IDd Business depart­ has guided Maegan's and my journe class senator for two years giving and student programming. The ents, and Regis' Student through Regis. Yet, the questions o the opportunity to be the active believe in putting money, time, an vernrnent Association. Thus, it is "What is just?" and "How ought we t oice for students on and off campus. effort into the real things that studen lear that MaegiD and I represent live?" have shaped who we are as peo is experience in the senate gives him want to do. This will include progr~ egis in its entirety, IDd are suited to pie and who we will become. All in all, e ability to lead and understand how ming to concerts, sporting events, an epresent the entire student body and I feel that Maegan and I encompas e senate works as well as the restauriDts. They think it is just o make RUSGA a better, more inte­ the characteristics and values of Regis. rocesses that must take place for important for students to have fun o ated force at Regis. Regis is a premiere institution; hange to happen on campus. They campus as it is for them to become Through our experiences, MeagiD however, Maegan and I also recogniz re well informed on current RUSGA active part of Denver off campus. d I have gained invaluable leader­ that Regis' potential for betterment · 'nitiatives and know who to talk to In order to have great progr~ hip experiences while becoming fully seemingly infinite. It is our arnbitio ound campus to get things done. ming like this happen they promise t ·mmersed in the values of Regis. Day to make Regis better, for you, for us heir experience will create a dedicate their whole year to the stu · IDd day out, we ask ourselves, "How and for everyone who ever has been, o moother and more efficient transition dents. Apart from finishing up credi ay we use our gifts for the greatest will be, a Regis Ranger. So we ask you o the fall 2011 school year. One of the hours, they plan on making studen ood?" This sort of questioning has led "What ought Regis to be?" Maeg rst steps to forming greater diversity their number one priority. It is the' s to discover our immense passion and I believe that Regis should b 'n the student government is to start hope that every student has the oppor grounded in the Jesuit values, com y creating a more diverse voice with­ tunity to make Regis the campus the or Regis and the positions of RUSGA mitted to social justice, and motivate . the executive cabinet. Regis has not want to see; a campus that they can resident and vice president. Thus, we by a desire to live out who God creat een a women take on the role of proud to call their own. It is because o e here, writing this letter, encourag­ all of us to be. With our goals align USGA president in over ten years. passion, experience, and dedicatio . g you to vote for Maegan and me as with those of Regis, we hope to lea Another unique quality shown by that they strongly encourage you t our RUSGA president and vice presi- Regis in a positive direction in th ·s team of candidates is their dedi ca­ vote Lizzy Sepe and Ross Lehuta min academic ear. . on to social and environmental RUSGA President IDd Vice Presiden e up WJ e u c1 hanges on campus. Lizzy and Ross for the 2011-2012 school year. e both majoring in Peace & Justice and we will review your case in con junction with the student handbook. We are wnting IS to express our will be responsible for making sure a ·ntention to run for the offices of organizations and clubs on campu tudent Body President and Vice­ abide by the constitution, and I wi resident. We understand that this work with the Vice President an osition entails that we represent President in selecting the Executiv our opinions, expectations, IDd Cabinet. opes, as well as actively communi­ My job is basically to represen ting with the administrators of you. I know as a freshman, I wasn' egis University during the 2011- quite involved in Regis as I could hav 012 academic year. been. I was completely unaware o We are eager to undertake this everything that Regis had to offer m esponsibility and believe that our outside of the classroom. Not until xperiences at Regis have prepared us became aware of all the free stuff an o fulfill the role of president and opportunities that were available t 'ce-president with maturity and con­ Hello everyone! My name is Morgan me did I truly feel as if Regis was th cientiousness. itta, and I am running for Chief place for me. This leads me to anothe goal of my term as Chief Justice. Though we have been blessed to We will incorporate into our daily ustice! Since I am running unop­ want to make sure that students, · ow many students on this campus, lives social justice, economic integrity osed, I will be representing you stu­ they want to, feel comfortable enoug ere are many of that I have yet to and environmental stewardship with ents on the RUSGA executive cabi­ to get as involved as they want. I wan eet. Therefore, I would like to tell the intention of promoting a sustain­ et. Even though I am running unop­ ou all a little bit about our values, osed, I would still love your support. to increase community in this sm able and just society both in our com­ patch of land we live. This involv 'th the hope that this may give you a munity and the wider world. This is I'll tell you a little about myself. helping RUSGA committees to con ittle window into who we are and how we intend to serve in the posi­ 'm a sophomore, and a neuroscience nect to the rest of Regis, not just th hy we would be qualified to serve as tions of President and Vice-President. ajor. I plan to go to medical school, 200 or 300 of us that go to every event. our President and Vice-President. Indeed, our years at Regis have ut we11 see how that goes. I'm from This involves getting the freshman ou Through various roles including shaped who we are and inspired a pokane, Washington, and love dogs. of the residence halls and gettin lass Senator, Peer Minister, and deep commitment to give back to our really hate easy-mac, but I love mac- active in the Regis community. Thi embers of Romero House, we have community. During our senior year at oni and cheese. I work in the Office eveloped leadership skills, a keen f Admissions as an Insignias, as well involves getting faculty, staff, and th Regis, we wish to serve you as Jesuits more involved in the studen wareness of student life at Regis, and President and Vice-President of the in University Ministry as a work­ life here. desire serve. Student Body and be part of a positiv rudy. I also love me some Jesuits. I Our values can best be described ove Jesuit philosophy, and that is why More vuvuzwelas? More commu change at Regis. nity service? More weekend program YTHE PLEDGE that every freshman We will uphold your standard and ended up here at Regis. ming? Interested in creating a club. akes: We pledge that during our be your voice if it is your desire. If you As for job responsibilities, as Chief Let's make it happen. And with that. ears at Regis University we will have any thoughts or questions, ustice, I will hire and lead the Judicial xplore and be mindful of the social, Board. If you ever find yourself in a will see you around. Please feel free t please contact us. We want to hear come up and introduce yourself to me. conomic and environmental conse­ what you have to say. Thanks for your ituation where you feel your student I'm excited to represent you as Chie uences of our behavior and that of support! 'ghts have been violated, you may ur institution. Justice. 6-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 ARTS & CULTURE Guest music performance of Kutandara Get ready for Rango! Angelina Hoff ring Naomi Watts" (Press Release). Contributing Reporter When asked why a desert Western format was used for the film Verbinski "Welcome Amigo to the land with- said, "there's something about the sil­ out end, the desert & death are the houette of the setting... something I closest of friends, we sing of his love about the desert.. all those char­ courage in the briefest of song, pay acters trying to find out who they are... close attention, he won't be here [the Western genre] probably [pre­ long .. .'' sents] a sense of people longing for a So begins the trailer for the new forgotten time ... " that resonates with film Rango, which premiers across the the sense ofloss Rango begins the film countrv from Paramount Pictures and with. Nickelodeon Movies this Friday, For the casting process, "Rango March 4th. With a cast of Johnny Deep was always going to be Johnny... from as Rango, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, the first sketch ... when I first described Alfred Molina, and Bill Nighy this ani- it to him I knew it was going to be mated Westent comedy-adventure is him... his voice... when he gets his filled with wicked villains, showdowns vibrato going." For the other charac­ Photo by Anna Supinski of gunslingers, mariachi owls, and a ters, Verbinski's "always been a fan of Audience members gath('r on stuge at Berkle} Community Church, learning to play the mirambas stunning cast. Ned Beatty [who plays Tortoise with members of the visiting band Kutandra. The Regis Music Deparment brought Kutandra as part Directed by Gore Verbinski, the John] ... when you start building the of the spring 2011 concert series. director of the "Pirates of the characters you just try to find the Anna Supinski ing how to use mbiras, musical instru­ Carribean," Rango is about a sheltered equivalent... don't want two flavors Staff Reporter ments used to commune religiously for chameleon, in the middle of a life cri- doing the same thing" for completely thousands of years. sis, who accidentally stumbles into the different roles. Vibrant music filtered through the The entire event was an interactive gun-slinger filled town of Dirt. It's "a To balance the comedy with the doors to Berkley Community Church one as everyone was pushed to learn a lawless outpost populated by the more serious moments of the film, last Friday, Feb. 18. Inside you could little about each instrument. There was [Mojave] desert's most wily and whim- Verbinski used "tone... it's super frag­ find a large mixture of people, children even an impromptu dance lesson for sical creatures - the less-than-coura- ile ... we break it all the time ... we exe­ from around the neighborhood, their the specific song being taught to every­ geous lizard suddenly finds he stands cute the comedy and humor... give parents and Regis students all learning one. After everyone had a chance to try out" (Press Release) when he has lived your serious lines to your more serious how to play different types of instru­ out everything, the guest speakers and his life trying to blend in. Arriving in actor to give like the world depended ments. This was one of many guest teachers put on a small performance the town of Dirt, Rango finds himself on it. That's when it becomes" some­ speakers and musical performances for us. talked into pretending to be the town's thing more than lines on a page. The Regis' music department has been During the vibrant song Amy Rango offers an "exciting new twist on the classic working to offer to the community for Stewart, one of the co-founders of the free. kutandara band and school worked to Western legend of the outsider who saves a town­ The people inside were being get the audience dancing to the music. taught the basics about Kutandara by This is part of the Southern African and himself in the process ... " people from the Kutandara Center, a Shona tradition that has major influ­ last hope as Sherriff until he finds him­ film's animators from Industrial Light community-based music school that ence in the Kutandara music. A shona self becoming the hero he previously & Magic (ILM) took on the role of works with people of all ages to learn proverb one of the performers told pretended to be. "pursu[ing] the bizarre whenever pos­ and experience playing music from explains it well, "If you can talk you Rango offers an "exciting new sible... it gives it some sort of reality" to Africa. The center also has a band that can sing, if you can walk you can twist on the classic Western legend of each character's emotions. plays this music in performances. The dance". the outsider who saves a town- and One of the challenges to making people teaching the community are Mter the performance Amy himself in the process" (Press Release). his first animated film Verbinski had part of the band. The guest performers Stewart answered a few questions. Her Rango demonstrates the qualities of to work through was getting "ILM to taught how to use three major instru­ answers emphasized the Shona tradi­ courage and faith in the midst of per­ stop thinking about the shot but [to] ments involved in creating the upbeat tion. She said that "you will see all the sonal crisis and dangerous situations think about the scene... they're very African influenced music. players switch around on all the instru­ fighting gunslingers and villains. well versed in thinking in terms of get­ Inside the concert areas of Berkley ments" during the performance that The Highlander had the opportu­ ting the shot." They had to begin to Church two groups of people worked evening. nity to interview Verbinski on the think of themselves as "story tellers on learning one of those instruments. The music department will contin­ process of creating and filming Rango. now." The easiest way was to get the Marimbas' keys were being tapped in ue to offer amazing musical perform­ Verbinski "made his directorial debut animators to not "be afraid to do noth­ rhythm. You could find a little girl ances throughout the semester. Check with 'Mouse Hunt,' starring Nathan ing, take a wonderful pause, animators lightly dancing with a hosho in hand, online for the schedule and try to make Lane, followed by the road movie, 'The want to be animating at all times." the seeds inside purring like rain. it out to at least one. Their worth it. Mexican,' starring Julia Roberts, Brad Take this great opportunity to see Downstairs another group was learn- Pitt, and James Gandolfini. He also Rango for yourself Friday, March 4. directed the smash, 'The Ring,' star-

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) throat. wanted to get out of Iowa. You may have left your dignity in your Virgo (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) empty wine glass but cheer up because Gemini (May 21-June 20) You might not be going to New Orleans Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) soon you will have a week away to frol­ Consider designating a friend to keep for spring break but you plan on earn­ Make sure your bank account can han­ ic in the sun and forget about your you off the tables over spring break. ing some beads right here in Denver. dle your spontaneous splurge on birthday shenanigans. As an added Sure at the time it seems like a great Perhaps you should wait until you have drinks for all your new friends in the bonus you have plenty of birthdays left idea to hop up on the table and show accepted the wild and embarassing bar over spring break, or simply leave to redeem yourself. off your best dance moves, but when things you have done to look at your your card at home. Operating on a you wake up from your blackout on the camera after a night on the town. cash only basis will keep you from hav­ Aries (March 21-April 19) floor with a concussion you might feel Don't feel too bad, that shade of drunk ing your credit card declined under Hooray for spring break! Your hard differently about your acrobatic stunt. is not usually flattering on anyone. suspicion of fraudulent charges. Just work has paid off and you deserve a make sure someone is responsible celebratory drink now that midterms Cancer (June 21-July 22) Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) enough to save for the cab fare home. are over. Just make sure that drink is Buck up buttercup. Maybe you didn't Hotels on a college budget can be a bit one you poured yourself as opposed to get invited to Sin City with everyone of a let down and you are discovering Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) a "free drink" from some stranger dan­ else because you are under 21 but there that clever marketing teams may be As many have learned over the course ger on the beach. Remember... there is are plenty of places serving high quali­ trying to convince you otherwise. Just of their college career, it's not recom­ no such thing as a free drink. ty H20 to so many others just like you. make sure you identify inconspicuous mended to post your spring break pho­ Look at the silver lining, at your age hiding places for any valuables you tos on Facebook. Keep that in mind Taurus (April 20-May 20) you can get into rated R movies. were crazy enough to bring along con­ when your photo loving friends insist Illness is the uninvited guest on your sidering the neighborhood is not what on capturing every gritty detail of the spring break trip and you are bummed Leo (July 23- Aug. 22) you expected. trip, no shot overlooked. that no amount of vitamins can shake While the creative juices might flow your cold. Since you insist on partying more rapidly with a drink in hand, Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Aquarius(Jan. 2o-Feb.18) your spring break away you should at there are consequences the next day Mexico is not much of an option this This week you will abandon your hippy least pretend to consider your health when the buzz has worn off. Heavy year so you have had to improvise on tendencies towards spicy, local micro by sipping mimosas when you wake up editing is a must when your fingers are your spring break destination. Too brews and go straight to the cheap around noon to get your vitamin C, typing a mile a minute and your eyes bad you found yourself in Des Moines. stuff. With no responsibilities and no chugging bloody mazy's by lunch to get are beginning to cross. Try seperating On the brightside there probably won't money the options are limited, but your serving of veggie in and enjoying work and play over break since there is be a long line for the ladies room at the after the first few drinks you stop feel­ hot toddies at night to sooth your more time to spare. local college bar considering most kids ing the burn and just enjoy. SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011-7 RU where are RU? A student-athlete's outlook on school spirit

Courtesy of Jeremy Phillips Fans cheer on the Ranger volleyball team while "guarding" the bleachers threatening "You shall not pass!" Katie King "It's not the size that matters-it's how but not abusive ... My comment to our They've done this through Staff Reporter you use it." Just because we're small in team in the first game was, 'How can their work with SIC (Student size shouldn't mean that we're also we not win with a crowd like this!'" Involvement Committee-a sect of It's a known fact at our small small in heart and spirit through our Those who were there that RUSGA), who at the last men's basket­ school athletics isn't our most recog­ athletics. night might also recall the feverous ball rival game brought you free BBQ nizable social quality on campus. Our Athletic Department has and cheeky (and ··crowd boundary" food, free chances to win Nuggets vs. Understandable, considering taken action to bring a more fun and rule-breaking) "YOU SHALL NOT Celtics tickets, R.E.I. and Sports the diversity Regis has to offer-it's exciting environment to athletic events PASS!" stomp-and-arm-linked line Authority gift cards. The Athletic - within driving distance of the moun­ by implementing a rule to all student­ that the front row chanted every time Department also brings you the half­ tains, downtown Denver's many athletes that requires them to attend Regis came up with a big block. time performances and the chances to attractions are a mere fifteen minutes the rival games of the other sports It's this kind of spirited, participate in half-time mini-games to away and with all the opportunities to teams. It's been very successful and crowd-intense passion that makes win awesome prizes. see and do things off campus for free exciting: This past fall, in one of the going to games so fun. All of these things are avail­ through various offices in the Student most memorable rival games this year, Logan Garvin, Assistant able to you for FREE. What better Center, the already small number of the women's volleyball team took Athletic Director, Marketing and price for a college student? And all you students available to make it to the down Metro State 3-2 in front of the Promotions, along with Athletic have to do is be there! Field House to support our teams 400 people in attendance. (And if 400 Director Ann Martin, have been work­ But this is my challenge to evaporates faster than the snow on one people doesn't seem like a big deal to ing relentlessly to bring you, the Regis you: Showing up is the first step, but of Denver's bipolar so degree days in you, wait until you've experienced 400 students, more reasons than ever to more than that, let's make Regis a February. people in our small Field House.) come out and have a great experience place that other teams hate to come to A sophomore at University of Not only was this a packed supporting Regis athletics. and games our teams look forward to. Colorado - Boulder reported that she house, but it was a boisterous one to Garvin says that he and the "Bring the noise" and prove likes going to their athletic events boot. Head Coach Frank Lavrisha Athletic Department "[are] trying to that just because we're a small school because, "our stadium is packed with vividly recalls this game and what he create an atmosphere that provides doesn't mean we can't change the students with an entertaining setting momentum of a game or inspire the All of these things are available to you for FREE. to come with their friends, support defense to come up with that big play their peers and have a good at the end of a game. What better price for a college student? And all time... Going deeper, we are trying to you have to do is be there! build on our current relationships with Since you'll be on Facebook tonight Residence Life and RUSGA [Student anyway, head over to WWW face­ fans and it's awesome to be in that said to his team: "The Metro State Government] so that we can begin to book.comjRegisAthletics environment, it makes you excited and home match crowd was the best stu­ change the culture on campus so Lhal proud to be a Buff." dent crowd we ever had in my coaching athletics is something that is a part of and "like" the page to see all the pro­ Yes, CU Boulder is a lot bigger tenure here at Regis (1986-present)! everyday life for all students; it will motions, giveaways and the latest in than Regis, but it has been said that, They were animated and supportive only enrich their experience." all Regis Athletic happenings.

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Reach us on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 CAMPUS CALENDAR COMMUNITY/CAMPUS EVENTS "::m ·day Marc~ behind Residence Village. 333 from 6-7 p.m. Food and drinks Art Opening: Our History is our FIRST Robotics Competition will be served. Strength FIRST was created to inspire interest Wednesd'ly, Marc 9 All are welcome to attend, and have and participation in science and tech­ Ash Wednesday We hesda} March t6 some refreshments at the opening nology from young people. Come sup­ All are welcome to to St. John Francis "Discovering Careers" Panel reception for an art exhibit by Bonnie port this cause by joining them for the Regis Chapel for Ash Wednesday mass Night Fruland, LaVanda Mireles, and Colorado FTC Championship at5:15 p.m. Confused about what you want to do Deanna Gertne. It will be at 4:30-7 Tournament in the Field House from after graduation? Lambda Pi Eta p.m. in Dayton Memorial Library. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Women's Lacrosse vs. Belmont (LPE) presents "Discovering Careers" Abbey Panel Night featuring some of Frida;.. March 4 Women's Softball vs. Chadron Come support the Women's Lacrosse Denver's top communication profes­ First Fridays State team in an exciting match-up at 1 p.m. sionals. Panelists include Misty Join Art From Ashes Inc. every First Come support your softball team! at the Lacrosse fields. Montano with CBS4, Jennifer Miller Friday to witness their talented youth Watch them at the Softball Field at with Philosophy Communication and perform short poetry sets. The per­ noon and at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11 Santino Adducci with High Noon formances will start at 7:15 p.m. and Men's Baseball vs. Colorado Productions. Guests will speak about 7:45pm. at Su Teatro in the Denver Men's Baseball vs. New Mexico Christian their professional journeys and every­ Civic Center on 7th and Santa Fe (721 Highlands Come support the men's baseball day operation of the industry. The Santa Fe). come support the men's baseball team team at noon at the baseball field event will be in the ALC Ampitheater at the baseball fields behind the behind Residence Village. from 4:30- 6 p.m. Food and drinks Men's Baseball vs. New Mexico Residence Village at noon and 3 p.m. will served. For more information Highlands Saturday, March 12 contact Angela Shugarts at Come support the men's baseball Presentation Skills for Projects Women's Softball vs. UC­ [email protected] team at 2 p.m. at the Regis Baseball and Capstones Colorado Springs field behind Residence Vulage. Does the thought of giving an oral Come support your softball team! Election Deadline presentation give you trembling knees Watch them at the softball field at Election applications are due today for Saturday, March 5 and quaking hands? Michael Zizzi can 12:oop.m. and 2:oop.m. those interested in running for the Colorado Student Nurses help give you the skills to deliver pow­ President, Vice President, or Chief Associations Conference erful, persuasive and compelling pre­ Monday, March 14 Justice. For those interested in All nursing student (including fresh­ sentations for your projects and cap­ Pie Day! Dictorships, please stop by the men and sophomores) are invited to stones. This workshop will be in ALC Support Tri Beta Honor Society who RUSGA office in the Student Center or participate in the Spring Convention 310 from g:oo a.m. to 12:oop.m. To will be selling pies outside the student email Emily Sloan at of the Colorado Student Nurses' register for the workshop contact center from n:oo a.m. to 2:00p.m. [email protected] Association. Elections for State Sharon Burn at 303-458.1844 or Officers, HURST led NCLEX review, [email protected]. Bake Sale Fridays @ 4: Geeks Who Drink career building break-out sessions, Choices is sponsoring a bake sale in Join PAC for the first every Fridays@ network with nursing students from Sunday, March 6 the Student center from 11 a.m. to 1 4 p.m.! This week will feature the triv­ across the state, learn how to use Women's Softball vs. Chadron p.m. ia game, Geeks Who Drink. This will social networking to build your career, State be held in the Pub at 4 p.m. Please join meet David Strenstrom, an amazing Come support your softball team! Tuesday, March 15 us! individual with Lock-in Watch them at the Softball Field at Last Lecture Syndrome/friend of Regis Student n:oo a .. m. and at 1:oop.m. Alpha Sigma Nu (ASN) presents Last Saturday, March 19 Nurses' Association. To register go Lecture featuring honorary member Women's Lacrosse vs. Mesa to: http:/jcoloradostudentnurses.org/ Men's Baseball vs. New Mexico Dr. Byron Plumley. Come hear Dr. State For questions or to volunteer to help Highlands Plumley talk about the Jesuit values in Come support the Women's Lacrosse at this event e-mail Toni Sugg at Come support the men's baseball relation to his work with peace and team in an exciting match-up at 1 p.m. [email protected]. team at noon at the baseball field justice. The event will be in Main Hall at the Lacrosse fields. UPCOMING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

The SPARC (Sponsored Projects Academic Research Council) Advisory Committee is proud to once again sponsor the Student Scholarship and Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held April 6, 2011 in the Mountain View Room at the Lowell Campus. This Symposium gives students the opportunity to display their research projects in poster and oral presentation formats.

Students from Regis College, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, and the College for Professional Studies are encouraged to submit an application to present at this Symposium. In order to present, you must submit an application to the SPARC Advisory Committee. It is not necessary to have been a recipient of SPARC funding in order to present at this symposium. For more information about the submission guidelines and/or an application packet, please contact Valerie Schreiber at [email protected] or 303-964-3616.

There will also be awards (cash) given to the authors of the best oral presentation and the best poster pres­ entation.

Applications must be submitted to Valerie Schreiber by March 16, 2011 . •

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