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Vol. 81. No. IO Denver. Colorado Monday. February 15. 1999 pho to by An g el a Hawkin s Dole to address audience for Regis' SHCP's 10th Anniversary
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Elizabeth Dole will be speaking as part Dole across the country, receiving a total of of the celebration for the School for Health 33 honorary doctorate degrees. Care Professions' 10th anniversary. The Dole has served under the past five speech will be delivered in the Field House U.S. Presidents. She worked as a volunteer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 18. The on the Kennedy-Johnson campaign and later mission of the SHCP is to educate women joined Johnson's Office of Consumer and men as leaders committed to excellence Affairs. Her conservatism was within the health care professions, and Dole demonstrated when she remained working embodies this commitment. there when Richard Nixon took office in Dole is a potential candidate for the 1969. Then, in 1973, Nixon appointed her 2000 presidential elections. She just to the Federal Trade Commission. In the concluded eight years as the head of the 1980's under Reagan's administration, she American Red Cross, the world's foremost became the first woman to serve as humanitarian organization. As president of Secretary of Transportation. She also served the Red Cross, Dole watched over 30,700 briefly as Bush's Labor Secretary. paid and 1.3 million volunteer workers. Tickets for Dole's speech are free, but She graduated from Duke University there is a limit of two per person. They must with distinction in 1958 and she was also a be picked up at the Office of Public Affairs member of Phi Beta Kappa She furthered between 8.30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., located in her education at Harvard Law School and Main Hall room 131. For more information The out-goingl998-99 Executive Cabinet is pictured above, from top left: Scott Campbell, earned her degree in 1965. She holds a about ticket availability or Dole's visit to Justin Walker,John Koumantakis, Christine Schuster, Ned Ewing,Jim Magoonaugh, Patrick master's degree in education and Regis University, call the Office of Public Buell, Dominick Villani, Molly Balfany, and Becky Case. The positions they are leaving government from Harvard. For her service Affairs at 303-458-3544. behind will be filled by the winners running in the upcoming elections. to others, Universities have acknowledged
Student federal aid jeopardized photo by Kevin Berman by drug-related convictions
1:;,y Margaret Ahll:;,erg
Two amendments passed this summer that bill was passed by an astronomical will have consequences for any college margin, 414 to 4, on May 21. Right students that have prior drug-related now, it is pending action in the Senate. convictions. Students can be denied federal There was a second Amendment, financial aid. the "Drug-Free Neighborhood Act," According to The College Reform . introduced by Sen. Coverdell, Sen. Spotlight, a drug policy news source, the Craig, and Sen. Abraham, added to amendment to H.R. 6, Higher Education Senator McCain's tobacco bill that Programs Authorization Extension Bill, states: included a subsection titled the "Drug Free Student Loan Act." This act does "An individual student who has been convicted Executive Cabinet candidates for 1999-2000 term. Right:John Koumantakis, Katie Savant, Patti the exact same thing that the 1998 of any offense under any Federal or State law Odello,Jack Hempstead, Becky Case, Hollie Velasquez, & Patrick Buell's platforms are stated involving the possession or sale of a controlled amendment to the Higher Education inside. See pages 4&5. substance shall not be eligible to receive any Act of 1965 does. Namely, it punishes [federal] grant, loan, or work assistance." The offenders on a sliding scale. Adam Smith, Associate Director of the Drug This issue has become a hot topic on If you are convicted of drug possession Reform Coordination Network, a non-profit campuses around the country. Aaron Wilson, INDEX one time, you are ineligible for federal aid for organization advocating the removal of this the National Campus Coordinator for NORML, one year. Two convictions, two years. Upon amendment. said, "It is outrageous that Congress would Regis Files ...... 2-3 your third offense, you are postponed For example, according to Sentencing pass this law denying financial aid to students Feature ...... 4-5 indefinitely. If you are convicted of Project 1995 statistics, African Americans only for minor non-violent drug offenses, while a Entertainment ...... 6 trafficking, you are denied aid for two years comprise 12% of the population and 13% of felony conviction of a serious violent crime brings no such penalty. What kind of message Sports ...... 7 for your first offense. After a second offense, drug users, but they account for 55% of all it is indefinite. However, loan eligibility can drug convictions. Critics of this amendment is Congress sending?" Back Page ...... 8 be earned if a student satisfactorily completes a are quick to point out the inequitable results of This is true. A convicted rapist can drug rehabilitation program that includes drug America's "War on Drugs." DRCNet's receive federal financial aid, while a person To Reach the Highlander: testing. University Coordinator Kris Lotlikar says, with a drug-related conviction can be delayed 303-964-5391 In October, the Higher Education Act of "This provision is the result of politicians or even denied aid given certain conditions Mail Stop 1-8 1998 was signed into law. "Given the racial grandstanding as being 'tough on drugs' by with their past record. College campuses disparity in drug law enforcement, this law will closing doors of opportunity for young across the nation are spreading the news, Student Center, Lower Level inevitably have a discriminatory impact," said people." hoping to raise awareness. 2 + REGIS FILES HIGHLANDER. + February 15, 1999 HIGHLANDER Campus Ministry has big plans for mail bag--- the fast approching Lenten Season This letter is in response to the article by Paul Woody about, and to the circumstances surrounding, Though Christmas seems like a fresh the theme for this Lenten season. They are 3333 Regis Blvd "' the dismissal of six other members and myself Denver, CO 8022.f from the Regis University men's soccer team. memory to those of us who have stumbled providing events that allow us to use whatever Phone: 303-964-S391 . tI through merely three weeks of the spring practices we use to prepare ourselves for the The article reported the story accurately but ,, Fu: 303-964-55_30 ,t,/ certain details need to be understood. Each of semester, the season leading up to Easter is Resurrection to make a lasting impression. quickly approaching. For Catholics this is a There will be four services to start this Lenten the fonncr team members know that we made ,z,. a mistake and agree that we should have faced time for ''joyous penance." season on February 17. At 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 ·~ by Jeff Keating HIGHLANDER + February 15, 1999 Regis Files + 3 Brewskis' Owner brings special charm to popular Regis hangout Profile: Don Zucker l:,y Delaine Carter Many of you have noticed that handsome In Zucker's earlier days, before he became and mature Sean Connery look-alike in involved with radio and record promotions, he Brewskis every morning. Whether relaxing in went to the University of California in Los a chair or goofing around behind the counter Angeles and majored in Political Science. He with employees, Don Zucker seems laid back, never used this degree per se, but Zucker has funny, and friendly. He and his employees had an extremely successful career regardless. make Brewskis a place where students like to Yes, ladies. If you are wondering, he is hang out and relax before and after attending currently married, has two daughters from a grueling classes. Brewskis offers good food, an former marriage, and has two grandsons. extremely uplifting atmosphere, and lots of Considering his professional and personal laughs. The most interesting and unique thing background, one can see why this guy is so about Brewskis, though, is that Don wants cool. students to think of it as belonging to them, not As soon as you walk into Brewskis, you just as a place where the bagels and lattes are can see that the employees really view Zucker top-notch. But, have you ever wondered who as a friend, not as a boss. Junior Amy Bunch the man behind Brewskis really is? said, "It is special working here. Don is the Don Zucker began leasing Brewskis from best guy to work for, and he is your friend. I Regis about four years ago. Even prior to just adore him." Similarly, speaking for Don Zucker, right, has been the owner of Brewsk.is for the past four years. becoming the legendary owner of Brewskis, presumably all Brewskis' employees, Andy Zucker has purposefully worked with young Melbourn said, "We love working here." mornings and afternoons. Zucker contends way to your horrid eight o'clock class, take people. He was the General Manager of KBPI Zucker creates a working atmosphere that is that he "loves kids," a fact that becomes time between yawns to say hello to Zucker. for ten years, and played a major role in laid-back and fun. obvious when one sees the easygoing, He is a nice person who tries to make Brewskis getting that station on the air. After KBPI, he Thus, it is not difficult to see why the humorous manner in which Zucker interacts a place where the daily grind of classes is a worked in record promotions for Polygram employees at Brewskis love working here and with his employees. little less overwhelming. Records for another ten-year stint. why students make Brewskis' uplifting Zucker seems just like one of the kids. He is not only an international man of Wow, you say? atmosphere their number one stop in the So, if you happen to stop by Brewskis on your mystery, but he is also a great guy. New "Fr. Woody's Wheels" a vehicle to serve others contributed l:,y Mary Ellen Carroll 1 ~ Have you seen the new Regis University use the van can be made by completing a form 0 All community service must involve vVor{ti /1: available in the Center for Service Learning van, Fr. Woody's Wheels, around town in the a structured reflection component for last few weeks? The Fr. Woody Wheels Van and should be submitted no less than two ri:a'11'111ous ·~ Regis participants. J I ·I I i, :~ , was purchased through a gift made to Regis weeks prior to any scheduled activity. The University in honor of Msgr. C. 8. Woodrich. following criteria for van use should explain • All community service must have a rfJ C. ~ .ji Fr Woody, as he was affectionately known, some of the policies that need to be followed. faculty or staff sponsor. I syCritc !j served as Pastor at Annunciation Parish, • Only authorized Regis drivers may if Editor of the Denver Catholic Reeister. and Ii~ . Criteria for Van Use: operate the van. Fr. Woody Drivers will :~ IC_ m Pastor at Holy Ghost Parish in downtown Famous Psych Denver. Fr. Woody devoted his life and • The van's use is for the sole purpose participate in service projects in Fr. :~ To the Stars :.·~ ministry to serving the poor, marginalized, and of community service, with first Woody's name. ll out cast of society. His life and legacy priority always given to service work • All van users must follow Fr. Woody :!J over 30 years experience !~ illuminates the Jesuit belief that one person done in Fr. Woody's name. Van policies and procedures. ' can help you obtain :ii can effect change, that one person living his • A $20 maintenance fee is charged ;~ faith can make this good world a better one. e All community service must focus The primary purpose of the Fr. Woody's primarily on meeting the needs of the on non-Fr. Woody related service Love JJ Wheels is to transport Regis students to Fr. poor, marginalized, or under-served in projects. ;. Woody related service experiences. Fr. society. Woody's Wheels is available to faculty, staff, All community service must involve For further information, please contact J{ea(tfi I and students who need transportation to a structured reflection component for the Center for Service Leaming at 458- i1·.\,· service sites in the Denver area. Requests to vVeaftfi ::r Regis participants. 3550. ii/ ------·11: Tele!1!!£~;!o ' ? ,j anytime at ,. ATIEN110N! Are you John Wayne. ( 423)609-0946 11 (423)609-0919 The Neuroscience Club will Are you an airborne ranger? ~ (423)558·1197 hold meetings every Monday j; Tennessee at 12:30 in room 104 of the ij Fax: ( 423)609-0921 Science Building. Anyone ~ who is interested is strongly ti http://user.lcx.net/-psychlc. encouraged to attend. There tt: will be speakers, discussions, and off campus tours of schools and labs. Food will Don't worry, anyone can vote. Flash Much? also be provided. Information about each week's meeting Student Elections February 18th If you're interested in taking will be posted outside room photos of sporting events, 103 in the Science Building. 9 AM till 3:30 PM campus activities, or Regis life, contact the HIGHLANDER @ 964-5391 a ss a; aJ I J I I JI '' - - HIGHLANDER + February 15, 1999 4 + ELECTIONS PRESIDENTIAL RACE: BUELL v. KouMANTAKIS Student Buell Supports the Wookies photo by Kevin Berman Body The Regis University Student will form on its own merit. Lastly, the we are in coordination with the Government is peering across a new budget of Student Government and all Administration, these goals will be horizon. Last year changes were made student clubs now turn over every year. easier to determine. Regardless, I will to the old system that allowed for a In preceding years, the money clubs had try to project what I think is important more efficient future. It is now vital for left over was returned to the school, to accomplish in the next ten years. next year's leaders to take advantage of which essentially punished clubs for Future alumni support must be the subsequent opportunities. saving money. We have taken our first increased for two reasons: it will As a new branch of Student steps from being a group focused on multiply the number of donations our e Government, the today to an entity school receives and will also develop Appropriations photo by Kevin Berman looking towards the tradition. The financial state that our Committee now future. It is Student Government's current financial handles all of the important to continue status must be continued and issues dealing with in this direction. strengthened. We should become the I money allocation and The question is most admired institution in Colorado. allows the Student what is the next step? This would increase the number of Senate to work on The most important students interested in our school and John Koumantakis would also better the opportunities of ways to better our thing that I can do is serves. graduating students. The amount of community. Last establish a The most important part of our representation at Senate and, more semester most of the relationship between system is to understand the needs of the simply, student involvement must be Senate's time was the Student students. This can be done a few ways. increased. We have esteemed PT and spent on determining Government and the Students will be able to come to the who should receive Administration. We Nursing programs, yet they are Senate and voice their opinions or disconnected from our school. We must how much money. currently have two present problems. I do not know what find those connections and develop Also, prior to last separate happened to town halls, but they need to them. Whatever these goals turn out to semester, Senators organizations be reinstated. The last way I can think be, it is imperative that we have such were obligated to working on their own of accomplishing this is to take about agendas. If we can goals to shape the decisions we make • choose and work for twenty randomly chosen students, Patrick Buell gain their respect and today. entire semesters on including non-traditional, out to dinner Finally, what will I accomplish 1 sub-committees. These committees cooperation, we can get more to discuss their needs and views. This next year? The answer to that is not up were allotted a small amount of time to accomplished. We can also understand will allow me to hear the views of to me because a president should be a solve issues either much too big for a each other's goals and work together students who may never speak out servant. In order for a president to be a committe to accomplish in a semester or toward a common mission. otherwise. So, to answer the question As I said, we will become an entity good servant, three rules must be much too small for an entire committee of what will be accomplished next year, followed. This servant must first to spend an entire semester on. This that looks toward the future. Goals the students shall determine this. must be formed, and a plan must begin choose wisely those who serve with him year those sub-committees were However, I will promise to or her. One of the best things Jim, Ned, n removed. Now all senators will work that will reach many years beyond the accomplish a lot. When I was debating and Dominic did was to choose an on and solve those issues or problems graduation of our current freshmen. All whether or not to run for the position of members of Student Government and, Executive Cabinet that works well and then move forward as a whole. In president, I knew that if I did, I must hopefully, a majority of non-members together. Finally, a president must the event that an item comes up that make a commitment to myself and to must also understand this plan. Once understand the needs of those he or she s needs more attention, a sub-committe you to work as hard as I can. THREE UP FOR VICE PRESIDENT------Peppermint Patti for VP BC for VP Hello, my name is Patti Odello and I am to. My friends have told me that I am an easy Thanks to a new and innovative legislation, I, Becky running for the office of Vice-President. person to approach and talk to if someone is having Case, have been granted the ability to run for Vice President. ' Throughout my past 3 years at Regis University I concerns. I will carry these qualities into the I am extremely excited about the challenge the office have experienced many aspects of the Vice- position of Vice-President. I feel that the elected presents, and positive that I am the best candidate to fill the 9 President duties. I feel that the Vice-President officers need to be easy to talk with and concerned ambitious role of Student Body Vice President. position requires a person that is energetic, willing with what the student body wants. I plan to be My mission is simple. As VP, I would first serve as a to help others, and supportive of Regis as a whole. around campus everyday and available for all source of support to the Student Body President. The second I feel as though I exemplify these qualities an students to approach. Any elected officer needs to aspect includes furthering the mission of the University by therefore would be qualified for photo by Kevin Berman be aware of what their constituents running an efficient Student Senate, and within that, this position an your vote. want and need. I plan to be the Vice- fulfilling our roles as men and women in the service of I am a very energetic person. President who is attentive to others others through endeavors benefiting Regis and its 9 surrounding community. The Bottom Line: I'm running to l enjoy getting others involved in needs and will listen to any concerns whatever it is that I am doing. The and/or criticisms that may arise. improve the health and life of the Regis University Student position of Vice-President requires The final, but not least Senate. Senate is a important part of our University, and the DEBATES the candidate to be outgofog and important quality I obtain is a strong Vice President must run this area efficiently and reach students who might not supporter of Regis University. In successfully. I am an efficient administrator. I am organized, February 16 normally get involved. I will J.US.T.I.C.E. we often talk with to the point, and have the necessary elements of "follow 4:30PM encourage students to implement other Jesuit schools about what our through" that a Vice President needs. I was the co new clubs and work with the school is doing and how it is Chairperson of the Student Involvement Committee (SIC), Student Center Director of Student Activities, proving to be a Jesuit institution. I and worked with an incredible (and very "money") Scott Campbell, to recruit students am always proud to talk about the committee to put on Homecoming Week 1998. The with new club ideas. Having been accomplishments that we have made experience I have gained this year as a member of the involved with a young club on throughout the years. Most recently, Executive Cabinet has prepared me with the experience to ELECTIONS campus, J.U.S.T.I.C.E., I The Institute for the Common Good run the Student Senate in a pro-active manner. understand the importance of Patti Odello proves the Jesuits' mission of That might strike you as a little presumptuous, seeing February 18 support from the Vice-President "serving the faith that serves justice." as how I served in the capacity of Director of Athletic and Director of Student Activities. The ability to I hope that I have made myself understandable. Affairs this year, however, I have stepped into the role of co support clubs is not easy ... unless you have the If you have any questions for me prior to the Director of Operations, and have been at Senate since day Vote in the energy to do all that you can do. Energy is the one elections, I am in the Campus Ministry office one. I have assisted the current VP in several areas of Senate Student Center thing I never run out of. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please feel free to operations, and have observed the way the Senate runs. Electing me would provide a smooth transition from one VP between 9 a.m. J Whether it is the President of the student body come and talk to me there or at any other time. I or a freshman trying to find a classroom, I enjoy encourage you all to go to the debate on Tuesday, to another. and 3:30 p.m. helping others. Whatever the case may be, I will be February 16 at 4:30pm. In addition, please voice I believe that I can also bring vision to the role of VP. there to assist others who need my help. My your opinion and vote on Thursday, February 18 for The new reservoir of time and energy created by the absence willingness to help coincides with being easy to talk "Peppermint" Patti! of budget appeals will allow the Student Senate to do work 2 1 3 a - • SEQ! HIGHLANDER + February 15, 1999 ELECTIONS + 5 ------CHIEF JUSTICE: HOLLIE OR KATIE Koumantakis: Man with a Plan Velasquez On February 18th you, the student body, the strength and independence ofa person. I Do you want a Student Government that best candidates will be chosen. will decide on your future representatives for believe that these elements are important in will fund a few new ; cholarships to help The second issue I would like to address the Executive Cabinet. My name is Hollie decisions that you and I have to make a daily is Aligning Student Government goals with promote diversity on our campus? Do you Velasquez and I am a candidate for the office basis. I have three main concerns that I want the University's goals. In the past,the Student also want a Student Government that has the of Chief Justice. I am of junior standing, to keep for Regis student life, as Chief Justice. Government's goals greatly differed from the ability to tackle bigger issues, such as helping majoring in both Political Student security is very to finance the construction or renovation of a goals of the university. It would be beneficial photo by Kevin Berman Science and History. I have important. Each individual for everyone if the goals of the university were building on campus? Now, could you envision had experience as a student has a right to feel safe when also the goals of the Student Government. these changes in the not so distant future? Senator and also I am spending time on campus. With both groups working together, those If the answer is yes to all of my questions, currently the Directional The stability of our learning goals may be reached a lot easier than normal. then I am here to help you pave the way to Coordinator of the Student environment is also an issue The third issue I would like to address is bring about change at Regis University. My Involvement Committee. of importance. A stable the Self-sufficiency of Clubs. An opportunity name is John Koumantakis and I am running I am intrigued by the balance needs to be has arisen that will allow fund-raised money for the position of Student Body President. justice system that Regis maintained between the by clubs that is not spent by the end of the year With my experience as a Class Representative has. Regis University holds students and the policies to roll over to the following year. It will be my freshman and sophomore years, a Business a very unique student that are held within the my focus to work with all clubs where Club member, and the Director of Finance judicial board. The student handbook. This is eventually these clubs will not need to appeal along with my work in the Executive Cabinet excellence of the judicial where fairness will always for money. With Student Government saving this year, I believe that I have the tools board needs to be practiced preside. The prestigious 10-15 thousand dollars per year, we could necessary to perform all of the duties of the today, tommorrow, and for reputation of our University fulfill some of the Student Government and President. years to come. is also a concern. It is Regis University goals at a quicker pace. Most importantly, I want to be your voice This system, judged by important that Regis Imagine a Student Government that could so that your wishes may come true for the peers, shows an equal and University holds a make a donation of 30-40 thousand dollars to 1999-2000 school year. Along with being your unbiased structure. I want to Hollie Velasquez reputation that is honorable its school to help finance the most important voice, I personally want to focus on four issues be a part of this system and and dedicated to the student needs of the Regis community. which are: 1) Diversity 2) Aligning Student Executive Cabinet. These two branches of the body.In connection with my value stystem and The fourth issue I want to address deals Government goals with Regis University government system represent what I have the concerns I hold about Regis, I know that I with the Jesuit mission: "Men and Women in goals 3) Self-sufficiency of Clubs come to love. The passion that I carry for can lead the Judicial Board to hold consistent Service of Others." I want to make as many 4) Community Service. equality and individualism can be brought excellence when a student's future is at hand. Community Service opportunities as possible The first issue I would like to address is forth if I am elected Chief Justice. Make sure you vote Hollie Velasquez for known to students so they can plan ahead and Diversity. With Student Government being I have a value system that involves Chief attend the various projects. Posters, monthly run more efficiently, I would immediately like equality of individuals, freedom of voice, and to implement at least two new scholarships fliers, and student e-mails will be utilized to that will assist in bringing a couple of people advertise these opportunities. The hope is that Savant to Regis who normally would not be able to if students have more time to plan for these Hi, my name is Katie Savant and I am campus and I would like to pass this attend. Right now there are a couple of projects,more students will be able to attend running for the office of Chief Justice. I am a knowledge onto other people. I want to scholarships funded by student government; and adhere to the Jesuit mission. junior, originally from California, and a maintain the integrity of the board as well as however, these scholarships are for current Regis' success has a lot to do with what Political Science major. In my spare time I improve the quality of the current system. students. These new scholarships would each we as students do. Let your voice be heard on enjoy downhill skiing, cooking Cornish hens, What aspeds of the cu"ent Judicial be $5,000 or more and would be open to February 18 and vote for John Koumantakis to and watching Judge Judy. I am currently a Board would I like to remain the same? prospective students. With the be yoUF president. student advocate for the Judicial Board or J- From my experience on the Judicial recommendations of the admissions office, the board. Before I begin my platform, I would board, it is important to maintain the like to tell you a little bit photo by Kevin Berman upstanding caliber of about the Judicial Board so ---- confidentiality. Io order for on pressing issues related more directly to the Senate while not fulfilling their part of the deal. you can better understand the board to be successful Regis community. My idea is not to re-vamp It is my plan to produce some sort of policy-or the role of the chief justice. confidentiality must be Senate. However, my goal is to create an legislation, ifwe must-with the A.C. to keep To provide for a more preserved and respected. It environment of productivity. My approach is clubs "honest." This is not a major problem. readable platform I have is your right as a student to threefold: However, it is the job of the AC. to properly chosen a question and have confidentiality and this Suggestions for Effectiveness allocate funds to those who need it, and who answer format. is a right that I firmly D Working closely with the photo by Kevin Berman are willing to meet the What is I-Board? uphold. Student Activities Intern in requirements. J-Board is a student What aspects of the creating a monthly calendar Strategic Plan run process consisting of !!!~~~ Judicial process would I presented at the first meeting of O In order for Regis College seven people. There are like to change ifeleded? the month to be included in a to properly fuse into Regis four associate justices, two I would like there to be section of the Senator University, future Senate projects student advocates, and the more student awareness of Handbook. My goal in this area must be in line with the overall chief justice. The associate students' rights and more is to create an atmosphere more plan for the University. If the justices partake in voting, awareness about the judicial conducive to co-programming. Senate is not part of this plan, our the student advocates help ~--·····' process as a whole. The J- Often, it seems clubs and projects gain little notice from the students through the judicial L..-_3111....,...... ,...... - ...... _..:z:__J board visits the residence organizations are working on Board of Trustees, Development, process, and the chief Katie Savant halls at the beginning of the projects without realizing the etc. If not informed, we continue justice oversees the entire year, but this is not enough. resources available if the vision to alienate ourselves from the board and only votes in the event of a tie. Policies change throughout the year and of a project is shared. Senate workings of the University. Why am I running for ChiefJustice? students should be informed of these changes. must facilitate co-programming. You are probably wondering There are two key reasons why I am I would like to visit the residence halls at the 0 Similarly, Becky Case how this will all work for students running for this office. First, I am deeply beginning, middle, and end of each semester. I clubs/organizations must submit a Mission and in Regis College. Ideally, more organization concerned about student rights. As the current would also like to have a table in the student purpose statement to be included in the Senator and higher standards of accountability would student advocate, I have tried my best to make center during these three times where ]-board Handbook. mean better programs and activities. Don't get students aware of their rights as weU as protect members can talk to people living off campus. 0 Providing the Board of Trustees and/or me wrong, our clubs and organizations have a them. From my experience I have developed As students, you deserve to know when the Office of Development a comprehensive great thing going. A little "fusion" never hurts, new ideas on how to improve student policies change and to ask questions about "resume" of the accomplishments from the though! Secondly, a more precise connection awareness. l can help students understand your rights. This is a service that I would like Senate at the end of each semester. This means with the University's overall plan would their rights not only as the chiefjustice, but to make more readily available. that the Senate-registered clubs and motivate projects in the Senate, making the also as a member of the Executive Cabinet. Any final thoughts? organizations would provide a description of campus and community more aware of Senate's Second, I feel that, in the role of Chief If you have any questions about the projects, programs, or events completed. presence, concerns, and pride. Here on the Justice, experience is extremely important. Judicial board, my platform, or anything else, Creating an Environment of Accountability Regis campus, action is normally a function of The J-board does not have open cases, only please feel free to ask me. I urge all students D Too often, groups are awarded funds awareness. However, in the case of Senate, those who serve on the board and those who to attend the debates Tuesday, February 16th at from the Appropriations Committee, but fail to awareness is a function of action. Vote me, partake in its services are aware of the 4:30 p.m. in the pub. As students, know your fill their half of the bargain. The Constitution Becky Case on Thursday. Thanks, and have a operations of the Judicial board. (Cases are rights. If unaware of your rights, vote for a states that clubs must have a representative at lovely day. closed in order to preserve confidentiality.) person who has your rights in mind, Katie Senate each time, or they Jose funding. It's not ,...J_a..:.c.,..k_,;.H_em_p_s_t_e_a_d~1.,...·-s-a-=-1-s_ o_runn--1,-·n-g-, Over the past year I have witnessed the Savant right for some clubs to receive funds from the for Vice President traditions of the judicial process on this 6 + ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLANDER + February 15, 1999 -----Down in froot Sound Bites---- Love stories that are sad right from the beginning seem to be a Jewel's who performs on the potent song "Barcelona." Message in new twist in the movie department. This is how it is in Message in Album: Spirit sophomore Jewel does a good job of matching her a Bottle a Bottle, starring Robin Wright Penn, Kevin Costner, and Paul Artist: Jewel album, "Spirit," lyrics to the arrangements of melodies. The Newman. is much more two tracks that caught my attention were "Kiss Starring: Penn plays a female journalist who finds a bottle stuck in the Atlantic mature than her the Flame" and "Jupiter." Jewel is planning to Kevin Costner, sand with a message inside. She reads the message and discovers debut album tour in support of her new album "Spirit." Records "Pieces Of Though it was her live solo acoustic Robin Wright that the author is writing to a loved one. She becomes immediately entranced with his writing and takes it upon herself to find the You," 1995. performance that first caught the attention of Penn, Paul author. However, instead of just finding the letter-writer, she Grade: B "This album many, Jewel is now looking forward to Newman,John embarks on a relationship she has never experienced before. The represents the movement toward spirit in my expanding her live performance. Savage, and letter takes her from her home in Chicago to a widowed sailboat life and in the world," Jewel states. "Spirit" Jewel's creativity goes beyond just builder in South Carolina contains thirteen new songs that range from musical talent; she is also a remarkable poet. Illeana Douglas Paul Newman adds needed humor to an otherwise tear-jerking tender acoustic folk ballads to richly textured Her first collection of poems, A Njght Without Director: Luis movie. The first thing the audience even finds out about this love pop. Jewel and Patrick Leonard, who has Armor. displays another side of her diverse Mandoki triangle is that Costner's character's wife died and he is heartbroken worked with Madonna, have fused pop, folk, talent Her book (published in May 1998 by and lost without her. This information comes from the letter that and rock, into a wonderfully produced album. HarperCollins) went into a remarkable fifteen Grade: A- Penn's character finds. The letter that he wrote, obviously intended In addition to Jewel's guitar, and printings becoming a member of The New York for someone else, is the whole reason she falls in love with him. Leonard's piano and keyboards, the album also Times best-seller list. And, their relationship causes Costner's character to struggle with his past and a new passion. includes other artists such as electric guitarist Jewel has also stepped over another Message in a Bottle is not your run-of-the-mill "chic flick." It provides a new twist on love Josh Clayton (ex-School offish), Veteran boundary during 1998, and started acting. In and honesty. Guys might even like this movie because Costner's character builds ships and lives Afro-Cuban Jazz percussionist Luis Conte her debut movie she played the lead role as an by the sea His whole life is focused on the sea, and Costner presents a character to whom guys (Phill Collins, Madonna, Lyle Lovet), and eighteen year-old bride in the Civil War drama, can relate. This movie was released on Friday, February 12, 1999, and is definitely recommended drummer Brian Macleod (Sheryl Crow). Also Ride With The Devi~ co-starring with Tobey as a good date movie. appearing on "Spirit" are pedal steel guitarist Maguire (The Ice Storm, Pleasantville). Marty Rifkin (Tom Petty, Dwight Yoakum), as •• Christy McFadden well as Red Hot Chili Peppers bassrnan Flea, - Pat Porsche ------The Low-down on Live Shows------ Cake played guitar. The other member of the band Cake at the Ogden to who noticeably stood out at the concert Where? support their was Vince Di Fiore who plays the trumpet newest release a11d keyboard; during the show I was Ogden "Prolonging The surprised that he did not break into any Theatre Magic." The solos, but he adds so much to the band show started out which his incredible talent. As a whole, When? slow, the opening Cake had everyone dancing and singing band blew, and along to the music. In fact John McCrea February once they were off noted how well everyone knew all of their 10th of the stage it songs; only to later walk off stage because seemed to be people stopped singing. When he came G rad e= A forever before back out onto stage they continued to rock Cake stepped up all of us. McCrea seemed to expect a lot on the stage. As soon as Cake started of participation from his audience, but at playing the crowd went wild. They kicked the same time, everyone expected the ass playing some of their most popular concert to rock. At the end of the night songs from their three albums: McCrea thanked everyone for their "Motorcade Of Generosity" their 1994 support, saying, "I know you can chose to debut, "Fashion Nugget" 1996, and listen to any band you want, thank you for "Prolonging the magic, 1999." During the your patronage." As the band walked off concert two musicians stood out from the stage and the Ogden cleared out all you band because of their amazing ability to could hear was people talking about what rock the crowd. The Guitar player, Xan a good show it was. If you ever have the McCurdy, was incredible. Before seeing chance to see Cake live, go and you will Cake live, I always assumed that their not be disappointed. vocalist John McCrea played lead guitar, ·· Pat Porsche when in reality, he plays back up acoustic Who can make Jumpin' Jack Flash. Mick prowled Rolling standing with 16,000 around the stage with the energy of a Stones screaming strangers teenager. The band went on to play Cake's lead singer John McCrea feel intimate? The their familiar anthems Under the Cover of Where? Rolling Stones, of Night and You Got Me Rocking. Richards McNichols course. This larger then took r stage, with his half- Go to Arena than life act took their dreadlockcd hair and one of his trademark movies? show indoors February outrageous outfits, and growled out the words When? 2 to McNichols Arena. to You Got the Silver. February 2 The band showed that The band then made it's way out the Eat at Grade: A+ less is more, for they catwalk to a small stage just rows in front of simply played their my seat. They proceeded to play a set that classics with energy that made them the iconic included Route 66, I Just Want To Make Love Rolling Stones. To You, and Honky Tonk Women. restaurants? This was the first time the band played After they returned to the main stage the indoors in Colorado since 1972, when they Stones absolutely brought the house down with played the Denver Coliseum. Many things classics like Brown Sugar, I Know It's Only have changed since 1972. For example, a Rock and Roll, and Start Me Up with an Listen to CDs? ticket in '72 cost $6.50, considerably less than encore of Mid-Night Rambler and Sympathy the tickets for this show that ranged anywhere for the Devil. from $39.50 to $250. Besides inflated ticket The band missed playing Satisfaction (my prices and a few more wrinkles on their faces, favorite), but there was no lack of satisfaction Then you have the makings to be an entertainment the Rolling Stones have remained one of the from this long time fan. Not only did Jagger's best live shows ever. performance reveal that he is still on top of his reviewer with the Regis HIGHLANDER. If you're Richards was brilliant and Mick still game, but the less known classics were interested in contributing, call the office at 964-5391. slithered around the stage like only he can. definitely an incredible and very welcome They opened with Jagger's trademark surprise. ·~~.. ~ ... ~.. ~~~------.._,------.'---~ 6 t"j - HIGHLANDER + February 15, 1999 SPORTS + 7 Regis dotninates Metro 90-81 Rangers hot with 10 straight t,yT.J.Ceja l,yT.J.Ceja Regis Women's basketball minutes left in the game. Despite The final score was 90-76. No contest Regis Men's continued to build a lead when they resumed play. Regis team played the second of the leading the entire second half, basketball team played host to local rival No. 15 Metro did not lose the lead in the second half. They stayed in doubleheader in the Regis Metro State still was threatening. State College in the Regis Field House on Thursday, control. The Rangers kept composure to upset a very Fieldhouse on Thursday February Metro cut the lead 69-60 late in February 1l. Despite questionable Renis, leading talented team. It was a tough and hard 11 . The Rangers played host to the game but couJd not get any officiating, Regis dominated the second ::r fought game, but ultimately Metro became Metro State. The game intensity closer. Regis had six players in half. scorer on the frustrated with themselves and teammates was amazing. Metro came out double figures and Metro had three There was a little of everything in night Steve because they_couldn't ~nte~d with th~ firing and took the lead early in players in double figures. The this game. There were a great deal of fan ' Rangers. This was a big wm for Regis, the first half, but Regis battled leading scorer for the Rangers was support and the pep band ptayed as a Bentz, shot 5-9 and if they can continue this type ofptay, back to keep the game close. Katie Beamon, who had 21 points group for the first time at this game. fa th . they can defeat their remaining opponents. Regis was outplayed the first and 5 rebounds There was 150 pizzas donated to Regis. om ree-poznt Regis had three players in double seven minutes before going up 21- The Rangers improve to 16-7 Free pizza and pop was given to fans and range and ended figures and Metro had four players in 17 with nine minutes remaining in and 12-4 in conference play and Alumni that attended the game. At • • double figures. Regis' leading scorer on the first half. After Regis took the the Roadrunners drop to 16-7 and halftime, The Regis Women's Volleyball the nzght Wlth 28 the night, Steve Bentz, shot 5-9 from lead, Metro lost all composure. 11-5 in the conference. The team was recognized for their outstanding points and s three-point range and ended the night with Regis led 39-30 at the half, and victory gave Regis its first win play this season. The game was also 28 points and 5 rebounds. The leading looked to add to the lead when against Metro in 15 previous tries. broadcast live on KRCX radio by rebounds scorer for Metro was Lee Barlow, who had play started again. The Rangers The last victory over Metro was commentators Greg Leary and Kevin • 15 points and 6 rebounds. were up 47-32 with twelve during the 1992-93 season. Kroh. Regis improves to 16-7 and 11-5 for the conference At the half Regis lead by a point, 43-42, and and Metro falls to 18-5 and 12-4 in conference play. Be an athlete. or just Lacrosse hits the ground running look like one . l,y Stephanie Henry The Highlander wants people interested in sports and who attend sporting events. Just imagine, you can Women's lacrosse has exploded packed season on February 13, 1999, and play." Lacrosse, which is the work with the #1 paper on campus. in the past couple of years. Lacrosse with a trip to Missouri to take on fastest game on two feet, is truly a Contact us at 964-5391 . has evolved from a sport with Kansas University. McHerron says, sight to see. McHerron's goals for the mediocre interest to one that will "the team is competing hard and season are for the girls to "work hard soon become varsity due to its new going a 1100/o at practices and the to be competitive all the time, during popularity. Coach Jake McHerron work is starting to pay off." The games and practice, and to be anticipates going varsity as a "big team members have a positive physically fit." Come out and see step because everyone's skills are attitude about the season. Junior, ladies in skirts get down and dirty as higher with more athleticism, more Amy Bunch,1 says, "The team is they fight to become one of the best speed and competition." strongly coming together, with teams in women's lacrosse. The ladies begin a jammed- dedicated girls who love to go out· Women's Lacrosse Schedule Saturday 2/20 Pre-season Tourney @ CSU 9am-4pm Sunday 2/27 @ UC 11am Sunday 2/28 vs Western State College 9am Sunday 2/28 vs Air Force 1pm Wednesday 3/3 vs Metro State 4pm ATTENTION SENIOR NURSING STUDENTS : Friday 3/5 vsUNC 4:15pm Bring your career to Colorado! Saturday 3/20 vs CSU 10am Applications now being accepted for our new Sunday 3/21 vs West Club 12noon Graduate Residency Program Starting June 1999. Sunday 3/28 @ Metro State 9am vs UNC @ Metro State 11am At Western Plains Health Network As o WPHN professional, you'll Sunday 3/28 (WPHN), we've created on envi enjoy poy competitive with the ronment where new nurses con larger cities, greot benefits, ond really thrive and develop their generous vocation time, ond careers. Here, you'll be port of o you'll utilize state-of-the-or! tech Broncos roster full of out-of-state players unique atmosphere where com nology and equipment. 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