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Vol. 46, No. 17 The Independent Student Newspaper of Colorado College February 26, 2016 Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary at Colorado College

view of the event would be via a live By BRITTANY CAMACHO stream of former President Clinton’s address. Over 1,000 spectators rounded Higher proile members of the col- the block surrounding the Edith lege such as Dean Mike Edmonds Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts and Dean Rochelle Mason were Center on Feb. 21 when the doors given priority seating in chairs on to the building opened at 12:15 the main loor and an intimate view p.m. hose at the front of the snak- of the stage. Among those privileged ing line proudly proclaimed that enough to access front row seating they had been waiting since 8 was the co-chair of the Colorado a.m. to hear former President Bill College Democrats and Vice Presi- Clinton campaign for Democratic dent of Student Life for Colorado hopeful Hillary Clinton. College Student Government Asso- Spectators, both community pa- ciation, sophomore Steven Ortega. trons and Colorado College stu- “[CC Democrats] is representative dents alike, piled onto the catwalks of progressive values on campus, of the building, some over three which is tenuously connected to the stories high. Event assistants cor- National Democratic Party Organi- ralled groups without tickets into zation,” said Ortega. His adminis- every corner of the building pos- trative role in the political student sible with a view of the stage. Tick- group granted him and several other eted students were seated on the members of the Democratic organi- concrete steps in the main area of zation access to former President Cornerstone, squishing together Clinton’s more intimate fundraiser closely to maximize space. prior to his campaign speech. As the standing room space in At 11 a.m. of the same day, former Cornerstone dwindled, organizers president of Colorado College shepherded the over 500 remain- and former senator of Ohio Dick ing patrons into Celeste heater, Photo Courtesy of Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette. Former President Bill Clinton spoke at CC last Sunday. which has a total of 451 seats. heir Continued on pg. 2 Climbing PoeTree Special Collections Receives $75k with the intention that it be used together and mass-produced. Comes to CC By ANNIE ENGEN to fund a small collection of ex- “Bauhaus design is something tremely rare Bauhaus materials. most students at CC would probably about people “leeing war in their Just before winter break, the he 1919 Bauhaus movement recognize but perhaps not know By ZASCHA FOX own countries, spending time in Buddy Taub Foundation, under the began when German architect the name for—in architecture, it’s Alixa Garcia and Naima Penni- prison, being raped by their fa- direction of Dennis and Jill Roach, Walter Gropius founded the Wei- blocky forms, much like Tutt Library man are the two “groundbreaking thers, learning to kill their own donated $75,000 to Colorado Col- mar Bauhaus School, whose main in fact,” said Jessy Randall, archivist soul sisters” who make up Climb- people, foster care, police brutal- lege Special Collections. CC Special focus was to combine art with in- and curator of Colorado College ing PoeTree, a slam poetry duo that ity, and suicide” and more. But, in Collections carries collections of dustry. Special Collections. ights for social and environmental addition to the dark, haunting ac- rare books, special editions, manu- Prior to the Bauhaus movement, CC was blessed with this donation justice. counts they read, there are those scripts, and published and archival ine arts such as architecture and largely due to Randall’s connec- he two women use their talents of hope, of “being the irst in their material about Colorado, Colorado design were considered superior tions. as poets, public speakers, and hip family to graduate,” “falling in love Springs, and Colorado College. to the practice of craftsmanship “he Buddy Taub foundation hop dancers to tackle serious is- with themselves for the irst time,” So what will Special Collections painting and woodworking. Gro- works with a rare book dealer, in this sues all around the world. he po- “giving birth, starting schools, and be doing with this $75,000? he pius, however, believed that all el- case Glenn Horowitz, Bookseller, changing laws.” foundation donated the money ements of design should be pooled ems have a wide range of themes, Continued on pg. 5 from Hurricane Katrina and the Climbing PoeTree’s success has Haiti earthquake, to human rights led to invitations to lead workshops issues at the Rikers Island Prison and perform all around the world, and the ight for LGBT equality. from New Story Summit in Scot- Battle on Blake One of Climbing PoeTree’s big- land to Harvard University’s Grad- gest endeavors is S.T.I.T.C.H.E.D., a uate School of Education. heir project to compile personal stories work is being currently featured in on small pieces of cloth into a col- college and high school curricula On Saturday, Feb. 20 CC and DU lective tapestry. he idea originally in various diferent countries. met in the irst outdoor matchup in started in 2005 after Hurricane Adam Jolly, a CC irst-year, was the storied Gold Pan rivalry. 35,144 Katrina, when Garcia and Penni- among the students attending Gar- fans were on hand at Coors Field to man felt that there was a “collec- cia and Penniman’s performance watch as DU swept CC on the sea- tive need for us as a people to tes- in Celeste heater on Feb. 19. son with a 4-1 victory. A Cole Mc- tify to our lived experiences and to Jolly knew nothing about the Caskill goal in the second period confront the misrepresentations in group prior to the event, but he brought the Tigers within one goal mainstream media.” and his friends decided to go “on of the Pioneers, but Mike Havi- At every one of their events, a whim after seeing the advertis- land’s squad never got closer than they distribute cloth squares and ing banner put up in Worner.” He a one-goal deicit. DU locked the sharpies, encouraging the audi- added that he is “always a big fan game up in the third period dur- ence members to share something of spoken word,” so the presenta- ing a 5-3 power play where they put deeply intimate—a fear, a secret, a tion seemed intriguing. hey “went two goals past Jacob Nehama. dream. hroughout this process, in blind, but came out pleasantly the women have received stories Continued on pg. 13 Photo by Tyler Sym.

News Opinion Sports & Active Life Life 10 Questions Chasing After Diversity in Who is the Most Dangerous Historic Battle on Blake Dorms Going Green First year solo artist Nathan Trees on Campus Candidate? Goes Poorly for Tigers Reviewing the eco-certiication Wolfenbarger, or “Seal Eggs,” CC pursues Tree Campus USA Why Trump may not be the worst CC falls to rival DU, 1-4, in irst process for certain types of on- discusses his approach to music. certiication , page 4 case scenario, page 14 ever outdoor game, page 7 campus housing, page 13 page 6

GroupThink is Limiting Interview with CC’s Outdoor Arts in the Springs Find us online at: CC’s Intellectual Potential Education Specialist Local artist Chris Alvarez catalystnewspaper.com Repetition of one perspective Rachael Abler gives tips and tales discusses his life’s journey and Facebook: /CatalystNews hinders academic growth, page 15 from a life of adventure, page 10 passion for painting, page 13 Twitter: /catalystnews 2

February 26, 2016 News The Catalyst Visiting Mathematics Professor Voter’s Guide: Receives Research Grant Democratic Caucus said Grant. “One of the goals of this grant is to he implications of the caucus should be By HANNAH GLOSSER convert all the codes from a costly program By DAVID ANDREWS wide-reaching. After Super Tuesday, it will to a free program, then the researchers all be much more clear to see which candidate Earlier this February, Colorado College vis- over the world will have it available and can Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have will be representing the Democratic Party in iting mathematics professor Andy Glen was play with the software on their own and ind dominated headlines lately as they battle the national election. awarded a three-year, $211,985 grant from new probability theory and new ideas.” across the nation to take home the Demo- Colorado in particular is a state that will the U.S. Army Research Oice. Glen moved Glen will also continue to make the lan- cratic nomination. After Nevada, New Hamp- have heavy inluence from millennial voters. to Colorado a year and a half ago, prior to guage for the program larger with this re- shire, and Iowa, the duo is heading into Su- Colorado’s youth demographic is the fastest- that he was on the faculty of the United States search grant, by continuing to include more per Tuesday in a somewhat undecided race. growing age group in the state. It also ap- Military Academy at West Point. He was a procedures and ideas. Clinton capitalized on strong support from pears that youth voter turnout has been ris- professor in the Math department for a to- Professor Glen began this research with his minority voters in Nevada to pocket 19 of 34 ing, as opposed to declining—the opposite of tal of sixteen years and retired in December Ph.D. advisor in 1998 when they had the idea delegates in the state. the national trend. 2014. that the most up-to-date software would be Heading into Super Tuesday, Clinton holds “he goal is to create software to automate helpful with probability theory. At the time, a 67-52 lead over Sanders. Super Tuesday, as Democratic Caucus probability theory,” said Glen. “here are there were statistics software packages that it is known, belies the super important na- Tuesday, March 1 @ 7 pm many probability books out there that have solely worked on numbers, but not on prob- ture of the day in which Alabama, Arkansas, Slocum Commons important mathematical results and almost ability theory or higher levels of thinking. Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minne- all of them were created by a really smart “A lot of probability theory relies on calcu- sota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, person, a stubby pencil, and a piece of paper. lus, and we wrote a program in a higher level and Virginia all hold caucuses to allocate But, now with the advanced-calculus-based language that would automate probability their delegates to one candidate. software, we can let the computer do some theory,” said Glen. “I had been working on GOP leaders decided to scrap the Colorado of the work.” it the whole time I was a faculty member at primaries for their party. his way, the Re- He continued, “For instance, we have done West Point. It’s an area that very few people publican delegates that travel to Cleveland some work with new distributions that take are working in, so it’s our own little play- for the RNC will not have any recommenda- ninety-nine thousand integrations just to ground. We realized that it’s a lifetime of re- tion for how they should vote. produce one function. Now, that you just search because it combines three areas, you While the GOP won’t be conducting cau- can’t do by hand and very smart people over have to know computer programming, prob- cuses on Tuesday, March 1, the Democratic the decades have known that these func- ability theory, and then understanding the Party will be mobilizing voters across next tions exist, but they could never create them intersection between the two.” week on Super Tuesday. he process is a because that’s just too much work to do by he grant money covers one or two Colora- mystery to many voters, especially for many hand.” do College summer interns for the next three irst-time voters at Colorado College. he other goal of this speciic grant is to summers. CC is a part of Precinct 7 in El Paso County. take the software that Glen wrote, which is “It’s a neat area that lends itself well to he meeting place for the precinct is Slocum currently imbedded in an expensive pro- undergraduate research, graduate research, Commons. Students will arrive on Tuesday gram called Maple, and transfer it to a free and post Ph.D. research,” said Glen. “It’s and will have the opportunity to give speech- software. one of those things where you can dial it up es and make arguments for each Democratic or dial it down to whatever its the talent of “here is a competitor to Maple called Py- candidate. Students are only allowed to par- Photo by David Andrews. he Democratic thon and if we can code it in Python, then it the individual and what area they are in their ticipate if they have been registered Demo- Caucus for precinct #176 will be held in Slocum is free and available to anyone who wants it,” academic careers.” crats since at least Jan. 4. Commons. Bill Clinton Campaigns for Hillary at Colorado College Continued from the front page Clinton’s rhetoric was calculated, spin- had astute insights to the nature of the event. “[CC Democrats] main focus in the coming ning the infamous Republican hopeful Don- “I’ll say it this way. I think Bill Clinton was semester is going to be getting people reg- Celeste hosted a private gathering for ald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” very on-message,” said Ortega. “I think it was istered to vote,” said Ortega. “November’s a wealthier donors and supporters of the Hill- to a more inclusive “Make America Whole an efective campaign moment that dei- school year away but it is coming up pretty ary Clinton 2016 campaign. Ortega could be Again.” He emphasized Clinton’s platform nitely generated a lot of the right themes for soon and getting people’s voting registration found ushering guests through the event, that focuses on inclusivity, a word he used the Clinton campaign and like I said before done now and all squared away is important.” which he discovered that day was right by his repeatedly to drive the point home. showed Democratic Party unity in favor of Prior to November, students will have the neighborhood home. Clinton spoke for approximately 45 min- Hillary Clinton’s campaign.” opportunity to vote on the Super Tuesday Ortega explained the nature of the event utes before concluding and dispersing into In light of the event, Ortega made clear that Democratic Caucus on March 1 in Slocum and former President Clinton’s motives as the crowd of hopefuls looking to shake his the CC Democrats will be active in ensuring Hall. he Colorado GOP has canceled the follows: “So there was kind of like an incen- hand. Ortega, who received his photo-op student participation in voter turnout for the Republican presidential vote scheduled for tive system where the people who gave the hours before at the fundraising event, instead electoral process come this November. March 1. most money sort of had a private reception with [the former] President. If you gave a tier below that you got to take a picture, and a tier below that you…got to mill around and watch his speech.” he college served as both a convenient and advantageous venue for former Presi- dent Clinton to campaign for Hillary Clinton 2016, and was honored at the commence- ment of the event by former Senator Celeste’s opening remarks. “Clinton has been tried by ire,” said Celeste in a passionate veneration of the Democratic hopeful Clinton. “No one is better prepared to be President of the United States.” Former Secretary of the Interior Ken Sala- zar acted as the introductory speaker for former President Clinton, a title he snatched from Ortega within days of the event. “Sena- tor Ken Salazar spoke, one of the most prom- Photos Courtesy of Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette. Clockwise from top left: 50th United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar greets inent democrats in Colorado— incidentally the crowd; Former President Bill Clinton; Students line up outside Cor- the one who took the introduction from me, nerstone before the address begins; Ken Salazar and Bill Clinton shake no big deal.” hands. he atmosphere of anticipation erupted as former President Clinton took the stage. His speech catered to both the successes of the former Clinton administration and the changes desired by the contending Clinton administration. He made explicit time to mention the ight against police brutality, sustainability, an economy that encourages small business, and to scrutinize mass incarceration, immi- gration policy, the rehabilitation of drug ad- diction, women’s status, afordable health- care, and gun safety. e Catalyst • News • February 26, 2016 3

Professor Erdal Educates CC on Concussions and Aftermath to-play decisions post-concussion. is has plained the e ects on neurons in your brain. attempt to set a low baseline without getting By HELEN GRIFFITHS combined her interests in sports psychology She carefully explained symptoms and went caught in order to continue playing even with and neuropsychology. through a step-by-step on how to recover. concussions. On Monday, Feb. 22, Dr. Kristi Erdal, pro- In the past she has conducted clinical re- “As a member of the women’s rugby team, “I thought the talk was useful, especially fessor of psychology, presented “Concus- search in depression and anxiety in Parkin- I found it very important that we all attend- since I’ve already had one,” said sophomore sion: It’s Not Just for the NFL Anymore.” son’sh e disease, and on cross-cultural issues in ed together. Unless the concussion is really Leah Ci olillo. “I didn’t even know my con- event, sponsored by the ORC and Wellness depression and its treatment. She has also severe it won’t show up on an MRI,” said cussion was that bad because I didn’t lose Resource Center, covered what concussions conducted experimental research in sport sophomore Rani Corak. “You need to know consciousness or vomit. I played through it are, signs and symptoms, and how to recover. superstition and the malingering of head in- the signs and symptoms to recognize a con- until I was standing on the sidelines and sud- Kristi Erdal has conducted research on jury. cussion for yourself. Part of the talk was on denly couldn’t see. I was concussed for two athletes’ malingering neuropsychological During the 45-minute talk, Dr. Erdel cov- second impact syndrome. If you keep play- and a half months.” baseline tests and how these a ect return- ered the mechanics of concussions and ex- ing with a concussion, your brain can swell Ci olillo continued: “ e emotional aspect and some people have died. For me, the talk of having a concussion was de nitely the stressed the importance of care, protecting toughest. I couldn’t take a class. It can make your brain, and the crucial role of self-report- you sad and irritable. It also messes with your ing.” memory. Now, I know to take them seriously. e talk delved into the use of ImPACT, I think the talk was important, especially for which is a baseline test for athletes to take. people who’ve never had a concussion be- is measures their normal brain activity fore. It’s important to know how to recognize so that after they have been hit in the head, them and to know the emotional as well as there is a conclusive test to know if there is physical side-eff ects.” damage. “I feel a lot dumber now than I did before In a recent study by Dr. Erdal, a group of having any. I’ve had close to seven concus- 75 male and female collegiate athletes who sions and each one makes me feel slower to had previously taken the ImPACT baseline respond, less articulate and less ‘clear’ when test attempted to set a low baseline score I think,” said sophomore CJ h omson on his without triggering the Validity Index. Of the experience with concussions. “ ings seem a 75 students, the index correctly identi ed 89 lot hazier than before the concussions.” percent of the sample. He continued: “I cannot medically play “ e data suggests that ‘sandbagging’ the contact sports now. I cannot do anything that baseline, even under conditions involving may result in a concussion, even skiing. Con- motivation, instruction, and experience with cussions are hard to avoid if you put yourself the test, is di cult to accomplish without be- in a situation where you might get them, but ing detected,” said Erdal. you should be responsible. Wear helmets, go h is may be helpful in being able to “catch” to talks like this one, and be involved in en- Photo by Emıly Kım. Professor Kristi Erdal speaks at Slocum Commons on Feb. 22 college students who have been instructed to suring your own health.”

Colorado Springs Crime Report News Briefs

P  C F  L tion about the situation or the whereabouts Colorado Hıt wıth a Mumps Funds for scholarships brought in by the of the bank robber is encouraged to call the Outbreak ın Denver cannabis excise tax will be matched with the On Monday, Feb. 15 at approximately 10:30 Colorado Springs Police Department or di- state’s dollars from the College Opportunity p.m., Pueblo police pulled over the car of rectly contact Crime Stopper. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Denver Post Fund, reports KKTV 11 News. By teaming 38-year-old Joseph Kingsbury at the inter- reported that the Colorado Department up, Pueblo county commissioners hope to section between First Street and Hudson Av- H O E of Public Health and Environment issued grow and expand the current scholarship enue. As o cers approached the vehicle, Fox D  H a warning to all hospitals across the state program. 21 News reports that Kingsbury tried to walk to be on the lookout for potential cases e scholarships are set for any Pueblo away from the car, according to police. On Friday, Feb. 12, Pueblo’s police and  re of mumps in response to four con rmed County or city students who plan to or are After searching both him and the vehicle, departments responded to a call regarding a cases found in Denver and two other currently attending a college in Pueblo. police found a total of $13,000 worth of pre- hash oil explosion on the east side, reports probable cases still under investigation. Commissioners say that the impact on the scription drugs, cocaine, meth, and heroin. KKTV 11 News. e accident took place on h e CDPHE suggests that some of the local community will be huge. ey shine Alongside the drugs, police found two hand- Grissom Street when two people were trying cases may be linked to a mumps outbreak light upon the fact that money that was pre- guns, one of which was con rmed as stolen. to make their own hash oil. that recently occurred in Iowa. Records viously going into drug cartels can actually Additionally, drug paraphernalia and coun- Police investigators say that the explosion say that an unnamed person who recent- go back to the community. terfeit money were collected from the scene. occurred while they were trying to make the ly moved from Iowa to Colorado reported Currently, Kingsbury is facing multiple oil and the two failed to realize that butane symptoms of mumps earlier in January; charges including: intent to distribute, forg- gas was slowly  lling the home during the consequently, three of their friends also ery, possession of a weapon by a previous cooking process. e excess of gas ignited caught the disease. e group was evalu- o ender, violation of bond conditions, re- and triggered the narcotics-related explo- ated on Feb. 2 and they all tested positive Cheyenne Mountaın Zoo straining order violation, possession of drug sion. Both people inside the home were for mumps. Grıeves the Loss of a paraphernalia, and many other tra c of- rushed to a local hospital and treated for O cials warn Coloradans to watch out Beloved Afrıcan Lıon fenses. second-degree burns across their arms and for symptoms including muscle aches, faces. headache, fever, and swollen salivary Earlier this week, Colorado Springs’ Chey- T B R Furthermore, the house itself experienced glands. e disease spreads predomi- enne Mountain Zoo lost 21-year-old female a mass amount of damage. e ceilings nantly through sneezing, coughing, andAfrican lion Angie, the beloved matriarch of On Wednesday, Feb. 24 at approximately and walls of the home were all burned and talking. the Zoo’s lion pride and mate of well-known 3:40 p.m., an unidenti ed suspect last seen scorched. e explosion also melted all of fellow lion, Elson. After much deliberation wearing a hat, a dark coat, and sunglasses the window blinds. After assisting them, au- by the staff of the zoo, Fox 21 News reports  ed southbound after robbing the 501 South thorities con scated the equipment that the that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo veterinar- Tejon St. location of Northstar Bank, reports two used to make the hash oil. Although no ians along with the rest of the animal sta KKTV 11 News. During the robbery, police further details have been released, the two Pueblo Hıspanıc Educatıon made the humane decision to euthanize say that the male suspect never hurt anyone could face felony charges. Foundatıon Works to Start her. nor did he show a weapon to the teller. Fırst Cannabıs Dollar-funded Angie was most famously known for be- e suspect was described as a 6-foot-tall Need to report a crime? For emergencies, call Scholarshıp Program ing a tough, smart, protective, and loving white man who appeared to be in his late 50s 911. For all other crimes, or if you have infor- lion and mother. She was also a big fan of to mid 60s, medium build, and a thick salt mation on an ongoing investigation, contact On the morning of Monday, Feb. 22 whipped cream. At the time of her death, and pepper colored beard. To date, the man the CSPD non-emergency number 719-444- Pueblo county commissioners approved she was the second oldest African lion to remains unidenti ed and the police have not 7000. Crimes and minor tra c accidents can a letter of intent to start working with the live at any Associations of Zoos and Aquari- disclosed any leads. Anyone with informa- also be reported online. Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation. ums institution.

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Gary Nabhan Visits Colorado College Nabhan was a founding member of Na- By AMY RAWN tive Seeds/SEARCH in 1983. his nonproit organization maintains a seed bank, which On Tuesday, Feb. 24, world-renowned eth- is home to a diverse array of seeds that can nobotanist and food systems activist Gary be bought by and loaned to gardeners and Nabhan visited Colorado College to engage farmers. with students and community members on he seed bank functions much like a book the topic of developing ethical and sustain- library does, only instead of checking out a able foodsheds in the Southwest. paperback novel, one can borrow a variety hree months ago, Tucson, Ariz. was the of seeds, such as White Sonora wheat, on the irst U.S. city to be designated as a United condition that they will eventually return the Nations Educational, Scientiic, and Cul- seeds gathered from their new harvest to the tural Organization (UNESCO) World City of collection. Currently, Tucson has the largest Gastronomy. Nabhan was a central igure in interlibrary seed loan program in the country the efort. He admits, however, that he would with connections to seventeen libraries. prefer the title to be a “city of food cultures.” Nebhan urges listeners to reexamine their It is clear that for Nabhan, the link between perceptions of the arid Southwest. hrough culture and food is immensely important, his eyes, the region is a place rich with cultur- and his eforts both as a scholar and activist al and agricultural diversity. Crops that still work to bolster and promote this essential grow within the city limits, for example, have connection. a legacy of use that dates back four thousand A unique food culture is developing in Tuc- years. In the face of anthropogenic climate son that draws on both southwest traditions change, Nabhan reminds us that embracing and cuisine fusion. Food carts are becom- historic food practices and farming innova- ing increasingly popular, featuring dynamic tions in the Southwest will be an important dishes such as kimchi burritos. part of maintaining resilient food systems. Although the recognition of Tucson by “We have 4,100 years of experimentation UNESCO signiies an important accomplish- with growing food in water-scarce land,” said ment by the city and the community, Nab- Nabhan. han makes it clear that there are still prob- Uncertainty has always been a part of farm- lems within the food system that deserve our ing in the desert. Rainfall in this region can attention. Many farmers and food service be inconsistent. Native American, Hispanic, workers are underpaid and lack necessary Anglo-American, and Mormon farming tra- beneits such as sick leave and insurance. ditions all employ adaption techniques for Nabhan stressed the importance of building water scarcity. As drought and climate uncer- a system that works for everyone and ensures tainty continue to be a growing threat in the that the “most marginalized people in the southwest, Nabhan and others are looking to food system are raised up and have opportu- the past to help plan ahead for the future of nities that they did not have before.” food. Photo courtesy of the CC Press. Poster advertising Gary Nabhan’s lecture.

Chasing After Diversity in Trees Colorado College pursues Tree Campus USA Certification By ANNA KELLY In the past months, Charlotte Cadow, ity Manager Ian Johnson are both on board formation such as tree care policies, protec- have more trees being removed than planted, Buildings and Grounds intern for the Oice for the application process. tion and preservation policies, terminology so this is super relevant to our campus,” said of Sustainability, has been pursuing Tree he certiication involves an application in- deinitions, tree damage assessments, and Cadow. Campus USA certiication. his certiication volving the creation of an advisory commit- prohibited practices,” said Cadow. Also required for the certiicate is a dedi- puts in place infrastructure to improve the tee (which must include staf, facilities, stu- he Campus Tree Plan will be based on cated annual expenditure of $3 per student health and diversity of trees on campus. dents, and community members), a campus other campus’ plans and the Tree Care In- to be spent annually on tree care. Cadow believes that this certiication is es- tree care plan, a campus tree program with dustry Association standards. hese stan- One of the most interactive elements of the sential to ensuring a healthy future for Colo- dedicated annual expenditures, annual Ar- dards include pruning, soil management, certiication is a service-learning project in rado College’s trees. bor Day observance, and a service-learning lightning protection systems, and integrated which students, faculty, and staf participate “We are currently facing increasing pest project. vegetation management. in a tree-related event. populations, the introduction of new pests, he advisory committee has been formed, he Tree Campus certiication will also give “Our goal for this part of the application climate change, and an aging tree popula- and the group is now working on creating a CC a more favorable rating in the Sierra Cool is to foster a sense of place, while targeting tion,” said Cadow. Campus Tree Care Plan. Schools rating system. CC currently ranks students, faculty, community, and facilities,” President Jill Tiefenthaler and Sustainabil- “We are working on compiling relevant in- 59th out of 153 schools on the Sierra Cool said Cadow. Schools list. An idea for this element is the creation of a he Tree Campus USA program is run database for memorial trees. through the Arbor Day Foundation, a non- “his has been a major upset for some peo- proit conservation and education founda- ple who have dedicated trees in the memory tion dedicated to tree planting nationwide. of loved ones and then are unable to locate Another element of the certiication is the the trees,” said Cadow. initiation of an Arbor Day event, which Cad- he advisory committee consists of Mike ow envisions as two-fold. he event would Spruce, Jacquie Ostrom, Nate Sweet, Ana- address the health and status of campus belle O’Neill, Tass Kelso, Shane Heschel, Jean trees and involve the planting of new trees on Lee, Ian Johnson, Jerry Switzer, Lara Grevs- campus. tad, and Becky Wegner. here have been two “Due to a number of factors, we currently meetings so far, on Dec. 7 and Feb. 8.

Photos by David Andrews. One of the goals for the Advisory Committee in achiev- ing Tree Campus USA Certiication is to create a realistic Campus Tree Care Plan. he trees at CC, pictured left, are currently threatened by increasing pest populations and an aging tree population. 5 he Catalyst • News • February 26, 2016

Volunteer Program for Dance Students is Moved Of Campus

By ANNA SMITH he Kids in Motion program, established are now unable to volunteer on their own of people onto campus and holds a variety faculty rehearsals and projects.” over 20 years ago to connect the skills and and students with cars must dedicate a larger of workshops, but in terms of something that Statements made by students and faculty enthusiasm of Colorado College dance stu- amount of time to volunteering than before. encourages teaching dance, there isn’t really about the move clearly contradict each other. dents to children in the Colorado Springs here is also confusion about the reason for anything else,” said Wen. he program was moved to the choir room community, is no longer being housed at CC. the switch. Past CC participants claim that Chair of the Dance Department, Professor of a church of-campus called First Christian “Kids in Motion is an opportunity for un- in its time at CC, Kids in Motion has always Shawn Womack, cited several reasons for the Church—Disciples of Christ and classes are derprivileged children in the area to have a been held at an hour when dance studios move of the program. now limited to four students. Students pay $3 chance to be exposed to dance,” said sopho- were vacant, and the liability coverage for the “First, it wasn’t tied to the theatre dance per class, still much less than they would pay more Ellen Wen, a volunteer teacher at the program was paid. Kids in Motion was not curriculum and didn’t enhance our mis- at a regular dance studio. program. taking up any needed space or funding at CC. sion or curriculum,” said Womack. “Second, “As of right now it’s only CC students that Many students have voiced concern and Without Kids in Motion, students have to the college’s policies changed about use of teach the classes, but since it’s been moved frustration due to the displacement of the ind volunteer opportunities on their own. spaces by outside groups. hird, our dance of-campus, the program might start inding program of campus. Students without cars “he Dance Department does bring a lot studios are in high demand for student and people from UCCS,” said Wen.

Special Collections Receives $75k

Continued from the front page this handbook are known to exist. haus G diferent from a Gutenberg G,” said tions, open Monday through Friday between he last addition is a pair of original Gro- Randall. 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m to see the collec- Inc., in New York City, to match up rare books pius designs in pencil. he irst design shows Stop by Colorado College Special Collec- tion. and papers with libraries,” said Randall. “I shaded block letters of his daughter’s name, used to work for GHB, many years ago; Glenn and the other design consists of architectural emailed me to tell me about the gift coming sketches. in, and if I remember right, the email subject Randall is excited to share the new col- line was ‘make your day.’ As in, what he was lection with CC students. Although the col- about to do. And indeed, he did.” lections are mostly written in German, she What does this collection consist of? First doesn’t want students to shy away. is a three-page manifesto for the Bauhaus “Roman alphabet typography is a universal movement, titled “Programm des Staatlichen language—we can look at the word ‘Gropius’ Bauhauses in Weimar,” written by Gropius sketched out by Walter Gropius and think himself. Less than ten copies of this mani- about letter forms and what makes a Bau- festo are known to have survived the last 100 years. Secondly, the new collection contains a test print of the “Kathedrale” woodcut. he “Kathedrale” woodcut is a black-and-white print that served as a cover design for the 1919 Bauhaus manifesto, mentioned above. However, this test print is somewhat smaller than the print used for the cover of the “Pro- gramm.” hird in the collection is a copy of “Satzun- gen Staatliches Bauhaus in Weimar.” his was the textbook for students studying at Weimar Bauhaus School in 1922. Only three copies of Photos by Emily Kim. CC’s new Bauhaus collection can be found in Special Collections.

CC Bluegrass Ensemble Goes to Carbondale Local band Duck Soup in hot demand for gigs

By CLARE ENDE over the world,” said Wright. Although the venue is relatively Not many people associate blue- small, many big names in bluegrass grass music, which originates in Ap- have played there, including CC palachia, with our western state of graduate Abigail Washburn. Colorado, but surprisingly enough, For this show, Duck Soup was the there is quite a large and lively main act, which the band members bluegrass culture here amongst the enjoyed. he band recalls that there Rocky Mountains. he culture is was a pretty large group of people in even more present here at Colorado the audience. College. “It was the best show we have he ever-growing popularity of ever played, hands down. We all felt bluegrass music at CC has led to the that way,” said Isaac Radner. creation of three bluegrass ensem- his was due to the group’s good bles. Each group plays at concerts energy and ability to be in sync with and events, but CC’s top ensemble each other. his group has been has had even more widespread suc- playing together since the begin- cess. his ensemble, known as Duck ning of the school year, and now Soup, contains six band members that they know the music, Duck that play guitar, iddle, banjo, stand- Soup is experimenting with working up bass, and mandolin. on their stage talk and being profes- “We practice quite often and we sional. have all been able to put our own “We were making up jokes and input into what we want to sing, stuf—pretty bad ones,” said Radner what we want to play, and it’s kind of their last concert. of just like a mutual want, or not- As for the future of Duck Soup, want, according to what we decide they have many shows and gigs to play,” said Jess Wright, guitarist planned. and vocalist for Duck Soup. “his show at Carbondale was sort he ensemble is a collaborative of kicking of a row of gigs we have efort, led by students who just re- coming up,” said Radner. ally love bluegrass music. One of their big events will be at his past Friday, Duck Soup trav- the Durango Music Festival. While eled all the way to Carbondale, Duck Soup plays many gigs for the Colo. to play a gig at Steve’s Guitars. bigger Colorado community, they “[It was] a really cool venue. hey also play many shows on campus, have guitars hanging from the ceil- so keep your eye out for this talent- ings, of the walls, and he has col- ed group of musicians. lected these instruments from all 6 he Catalyst • 10 Questions • February 26, 2016 NATHAN WOLFENBARGER First year solo artist “Seal Eggs,” who will be playing in Battle of the Bands on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8:20 p.m., discusses his music, his style as a performer, and the music scene at Colorado College.

Interview by Liz Forster Photography by Tess Gruenberg

spent a lot of time walking through the woods singing to myself. I’ve been making music on my own since I was really little. I’ve always just made it for myself.

Where did your artist name—Sea Eggs—come from?

In high school I was in a band called Sea Legs. I love coming up with words or phrases that sound like something else. For example, ‘death in Italy’ sounds like ‘deinitely’ or ‘youth in Asia’ sounds like ‘euthanasia.’ hings like that.

What is your favorite part about the music scene at CC?

I love that music is so integral to CC life. I am a little upset that it is mostly dominated by men. I am so excited to see what Eboni [Statham] does with her Music Collective. I think that is su- per exciting and something that CC really needs. Interestingly enough, female artists actually mostly inspire me. Julianna Barwick is my go-to for the type of music I make.

What else do you like doing besides music?

Actually, my entire life revolves around music. I declared music major here the third day of class. I am taking one non-music class this entire year.

First year Nathan Wolfenbarger for he Catalyst. What other types of music do you produce?

CATALYST: How did you get interested in music? I compose video game music using a visual programming language called Max MSP. I also enjoy making indie rock music. At some point I would like to be in an actual band here. Last NATHAN WOLFENBARGER: I’ve been doing music all my life. I started piano lessons when semester, I was in the Bowed Piano Ensemble, so I’ve been involved in experimental music as I was six, harp lessons when I was seven, and choirs all my life. I studied classical voice and well. I am also doing live electronics for a concert this week. And I am composing for a South- did musical theater throughout high school. I was in bands ever since middle school where I ern Indian classical dance for DanSix: Intersect faculty. played bass guitar. Now, I am doing acapella with Room 46. What do you want to do with music in the future? How did you get into the music scene at Colorado College? I want to go into composition after CC. I’ve been looking at a lot of schools in Europe. I think I was interested in the music scene before I even came here. I saw a video on the CC YouTube that there are some incredible things going on with music in Europe. here’s free tuition, and about the CC music scene and one of the popular jazz bands here that broke up who were big the government really throws money at their composers because they put such a high value on campus. Listening to Funkdozer made me really want to get involved. I’m really excited on music there. A lot of the music that comes out of Scandinavia, France, and Germany is just about Llampalooza and hopefully to be a part of the Llama Committee next year. really beautiful. I’ve always had an obsession with Iceland, particularly. A lot of the music that inspires me comes out of Iceland. Even a lot of American musicians go there to get that type Describe your music style. of sound.

I’m playing as a solo artist. I’m using a loop pedal to layer my voice to create what sounds like a one-man choir. Usually, my songs start out as a simple idea and then I layer diferent ideas on top of that. So, by the end of the song, you can barely even hear the initial idea. A lot of it is ambient music with reverb. Two years ago there was an Avant-garde music festival in my hometown called the Big Ears Festival. A lot of it revolved around minimalist classical com- position and types of music that are inluenced by that type of music. I was inspired by some of the groups that played there like Tim Hecker, Ben Frost, Tuneyards. A lot of these artists use loop pedals themselves to do a similar style of music.

What makes you stand out as a performer? he fact that I’m up there by myself. It’s a super vulnerable style of performing, not only be- cause you’re up there as a solo artist and there is no one else for the audience to look to. But also, when you’re working with loop pedal, if you make a single mistake you will hear that mistake for the entire song. It will repeat over and over. If you were singing out of tune with yourself, the entire thing will sound god-awful. Using a loop pedal can be disastrous.

Where did you grow up and how did that inluence your interest in music?

I grew up on a rural farm raising goats and chickens. I had a pretty isolated childhood, so I

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2016: Lineup ALREADY PLAYED ALREADY PLAYED NEXT UP WANT TO VOTE? Wednesday, Feb. 24 hursday, Feb. 25 Saturday, Feb. 27 Battle of the Bands is held in Slocum. Bo Malcolm he Cheetahs Hotel 1937, 7:50-8:10 p.m. Goiter Ursa Minor Seal Eggs, 8:20-8:40 p.m. Each person will get THREE VOTES Endless Dicks Sketchfam Ringjob Rimworld, 8:50-9:10 p.m. EACH to use for the overall event. Ominous Animals Male Nurse Jack Lite, 9:20-9:40 p.m. Capitana Zeke Ben Steele (DJ), 9:50-10:10 p.m. - No multiple votes on one band Drunk Uncle Most Bodacious Promiscuous Stepsister, - Bring your gold card to vote Juwan Rohan Wha!e 10:20-10:40 p.m. - No cheating Sean McGregor (DJ) TouchIt, 10:50-11:10 p.m. - Voting must occur in person 7

February 26, 2016 Sports The Catalyst

Photos by Tyler sym. Above: Sophomore Teemu Kivilhalme vies for the puck against DU. Top Right: Jacob Nehama lays out attempting a save in the third period of the Battle on Blake. Bottom Right: A view of the ice from the upper deck at Coors Field on Saturday. Feb. 20. Historic Battle on Blake Goes Poorly for Tigers

By HANNAH WESTERMAN

Colorado College hockey made history board sent the puck right to DU who had a span of just 15 seconds. CC’s irst penalty was their face action of the World Arena may have last Saturday. he team and buses of fans wrap-around at the right post, sneaking it for interference but while that DU power play felt distanced from the team. Because of the traveled to Coors Field for the Battle on past freshman goalie Jacob Nehama. he irst was still on the clock, the Tigers got a team complexities of building a hockey rink in the Blake, the irst outdoor game ever in the 66- period ended 2-0. It was not an auspicious penalty for having too many players on the middle of a baseball ield, even the relatively year history of the University of Denver and start. ice. It was a costly accident as the Pioneers close student section still felt far away from Colorado College rivalry. It was the irst time But the Tigers didn’t give up the ight. Less dominated during a brief period of 5-on-3 the ice; visibility of the game was poor in Coors Field had ever held a hockey game, than four minutes into the second period, play. comparison to the World Arena. he novelty though it won’t be the last. he CC vs. DU the Tigers scored to cut DU’s lead in half. “I didn’t mind our irst period and we factor also seemed to bring out scores of game was the precursor to another intense Freshman defender Cole McCaskill defeated stayed around with our goal,” said Head attendees who seemed to care more about rivalry game to be played in Coors Field this DU’s goalie with a strong shot from the right Coach Mike Haviland. “hen they get the drinking over-priced beer than watching Saturday between the Detroit Red Wings and circle inside the near post. 5-on-3 and made us pay. We need to get back hockey. he slow start to the game and the the Colorado Avalanches. “I actually don’t remember much from the to the way we were playing a couple of weeks frustrating series of errors and accidents Before Battle on Blake, DU and CC had goal…it was one of those plays when your a g o.” proved detrimental to holding these fans’ played each other just a few days before in instincts take over and you almost don’t In a heart-breaking moment for fans, the attentions. the World Arena. CC took the lead irst but know what you’re doing,” said McCaskill. “I Tigers came back to score again during their Unfortunately, Tiger fans missing the DU eventually tied it up, sending both the just remember getting the puck in the high own power play. But the goal was dismissed familiarity of the World Arena will have to teams into the second period with a score slot and then I remember shooting it through by oicials on the grounds that the net was wait a little longer, as the team is traveling of 1-1. But a scoreless second period meant the defender. After that I just remember not properly moored. Soon after, the game this weekend. it was still anyone’s game in the third period. seeing the light go on behind the net and my ended with a inal score of 4-1. DU came he team is determined to put the losses hen the Pioneers exploded in the inal seven teammate grabbing me.” away with the win in this historic game. behind them as they continue to move minutes, scoring three times and claiming McCaskill’s goal was the only goal of the However, despite the loss, the players are forward in their season. the win, 4-1. second period. However, DU continued to still able to appreciate the opportunity to “Denver has a great team, there’s no After a frustrating defeat like that, fans were signiicantly out shoot the Tigers in shot make history. doubt about it, that’s why they are top 10 hopeful that the Tigers would strike back on attempts. DU had 15 shots on goal in the “I think playing on Coors Field was a very in the country, but I don’t think [Battle on Saturday. But in the middle of Coors Field, irst and second periods while CC only had special time and something that I will always Blake] relects our abilities as a team,” said in front of the largest crowd ever to watch a eight and six, respectively. Nehama held his remember,” said McCaskill “Looking up in McCaskill. “We have played well this second CC hockey game, a total of 35,144, nothing own however, outlanking DU on most of the crowd during the second period I just half of the season and are on a bit of a skid seemed to go right for the Tigers. their attempted shots. With strong freshman remember seeing the stands illed all the way lately. We just need to get back to doing what Most of the irst period was scoreless as performances by McCaskill and Nehama, the up to the top deck, and thinking that it was a works for us.” the teams faced of. It wasn’t until the 16:14 Tigers were still in the game when the third once in a lifetime experience.” Next up for the Tigers is a trip to Oxford, mark that DU got on the board irst, partially period started. While the setup was deinitely a unique Ohio to play Miami University. Last time the based on two unpredictable and unfortunate Unlike the irst period, the third period experience for both players and teammates two teams faced of, the Tigers swept Miami. bounces. DU’s irst goal glanced of a Tiger didn’t remain scoreless for very long. he alike, it may have contributed in part to the Hopefully the Tigers can get back on track skate into the goal and then, about a minute Tigers got into penalty trouble, leaving the lackluster response from fans during the and gain some wins as the regular season and a half later, an unusual bounce of the Pioneers to score two power-play goals in a game. CC student fans, used to the right in draws to a close. Competition Fierce as IM Basketball Champsionships Near

By COLE THOMPSON he quest for the intramural Holy Grail— their own T-shirts, Blouses came back with the post-season tournament was much more led Taylor Swish in their win over Blak Eyed the championship T-shirt— is coming to a a surprise victory over Shaqtin’ a Fool on diicult as there was a larger ield of teams Peans in game one. “We are the Golden State close as teams in both the co-ed and open Wednesday night in game three, securing with no obvious dominant squad. At the end of intramural basketball. Meghan Tanel is leagues compete in the single elimination their move forward in the tournament. of the regular season, What’s Cooke’n In he our Steph Curry, she is the best player in the intramural basketball playofs. If you missed “You have to play to win, but you also have Kitchen led the league with a 4-1 record. league,” said Peebles-Capin. the season, here is a recap: At the end of the to win to play,” were the wise words from Bart heir lead was narrow as they were closely Last Tuesday, Taylor Swish fell to What’s regular season, the open league had three Burgdorf, a member of C.L.A.S. who has high followed by Five Finger Death Slam (3-1), Cooke’n In he Kitchen in game ive. But teams who stood out to potentially win the hopes for his team’s future in the playofs. he Magic Johnsons (3-1), and He Ain’t Even then the team came back on Wednesday to tournament. “Our star player Corey Wake is a RipStik Put It In (3-2). Also in the running were many defeat he Dribbling Beavers in game seven. With four wins apiece, Shaqtin’ a Fool (4- rider, Volcom enthusiast, and monster on the underdog teams without winning records. On Tuesday, Mar. 1, while politicians are 0), C.L.A.S. (Corey is Lame as Shit, 4-1), and boards,” says Burgdorf. Alex Peebles-Capin, captain of co-ed going head to head in the Colorado caucus, he Sweet Swishers (4-1) all started out in the On Wednesday night, C.L.A.S. defeated the intramural basketball team Taylor Swish C.L.A.S. and Blouses will also go head to running for the championship. Blouses (1- Sweet Swishers in game four, ensuring their (1-3), had his eyes set on an intramural head in game seven for the open league. he 3), he Boys (1-3), and Tigernets (0-4) stood continued place in the tournament and the championship T-shirt. championship games for both leagues will far behind the rest of ield, and while many hopes of Burgdorf and his teammates. In the irst game of the co-ed league occur hursday night, Mar. 3, at 7 and 8 p.m. might have started thinking about ordering In the co-ed league, predicting the future of playofs on Monday night, Peebles-Capin 8 e Catalyst • Sports • February 26, 2016

Upcoming Sporting Events Men’s Hockey (6-22-1, 4-14-1 NCHC) Shreveport, LA, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 @ NCAA Diving Men’s Lacrosse (3-0) Friday, Feb. 26 @ Miami University, Sunday, Feb. 28 vs Championship in Regional in Grinnell, IA, TBA. Saturday, Feb. 27 vs Augustana College, 7:35 p.m. Shreveport, LA, TBA. 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 @ Miami University, Men and Women’s Tennis 7:05 p.m. Men and Women’s Swimming and Friday, Feb. 26 @ Colorado Christian Diving University, 6:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball (15-10,10-4 SCAC) Friday, Feb. 26 @ NCAA Diving Sunday, Feb. 28 vs Metropolitan State Saturday, Feb. 27 vs Semifinal in Regional in Grinnell, IA, TBA. University of Denver, 12 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse Continues to Dominate in Home Opener Against Adams State University

By HANNAH WESTERMAN Last weekend, Colorado College’s our success,” said Davie. “ e freshmen are all one. However, Adams State closed out the who know what it takes to compete at this men’s lacrosse team won in their home extremely talented and athletic, it’s awesome scoring in the second quarter, ending 4-10. level and win and they keep the ball in our opener against Adams State University. to watch them have such signi cant roles in Borko opened the scoring in the third hands. Our o ense is starting to click now Coincidentally, the Tigers have scored 14 their  rst years.” period. But this time Adams State came right and so the more the defense can dominate, points in each of their three wins. Adams State  nally got their  rst goal, back with a goal of their own. Davie then the more time we have to settle in on the “We’re feeling pretty con dent. is past narrowing the de cit to 3-1. at was the scored twice in a row, netting a total of four o ensive end.” weekend I was really happy with the way we closest Adams State would get for the rest of goals for the third game in a row. After Davie’s Woods attributes the shots advantage to started. I thought we came out really fast, the game. two goals, the Grizzlies scored, bringing the the team’s unsel sh nature. “We shared the which is important in our sport to make ree more goals by freshman mid elders score to 6-13. ball pretty well, in the  rst half especially,” sure we develop momentum early,” said Tom Haller, Borko, and Aaron Maslow “We have some great leaders on the team,” said Woods. Head Coach Sean Woods. “Any time you can doubled CC’s score. Adams State scored once said Borko. “[ ey] do a great job of pushing e Tigers go up against Augustana College develop a  ve, six, seven, eight or whatever more before Borko came back with just eight us to work hard every day…we are good at this Saturday. goal lead early in the game, it creates doubt seconds left for his third goal e  rst quarter  nding the openings in the other team’s “Augustana is a quality opponent,” said in your opponent.” ended 7-2. schemes and exploiting them.” Woods. “ ey’re independent like we are CC came out strong in the  rst quarter. “Being able to play in front of the home Stern closed out the scoring for the Tigers. so it’s important that we win those head Freshman mid elder Tyler Borko put CC crowd and play where we put in a lot of hard Stern’s three total goals is a career-high. to heads against the independent teams on the board  rst. Borko led the team in work every day in practice is a big con dence Despite the large de cit, Adams State that we have scheduled such as Augustana, goals, scoring  ve. Next up was sophomore booster, and you always have that extra chip never gave up. ey ended the game with Carthage, and Whittier. ose are our biggest attackman Robert Stern with an unassisted on your shoulder when defending your home one last goal, leaving the  nal score 7-14. CC foes within the independent pool.” goal. Finishing o CC’s early lead was junior turf,” said Borko. signi cantly outshot Adams State, 51-26. Of the 35 independent schools in the attackman Austin Davie. e second quarter was near identical to “Our advantage in shots against Adams nation, three will get bids to the playo s. CC “We are a very young team o ensively, and the  rst, with Stern, Borko, and Davie scoring State honestly says more about our defense,” wants to be one, and with a season start like guys like Tyler are going to be a huge part to before Adams State even managed to land said Davie. “Our defense is full of veterans this, things are looking good for the Tigers. Women’s Tennis Faces Tough Losses Against DI Opponents

By MIGUEL MENDEZ

e Colorado College women’s tennis narrowly dropped the  nal game to lose the they will move on to the rest of the season the ranking this year.” team kicked o their spring season last set 7-6. Cerf dropped the next set 7-5. looking for their  rst win. ese sets of Moving forward, the team is readying weekend with matches against Division I e Tigers’ underclassmen continued matches provided the Tigers with some themselves for their future challengers. schools University of Northern Colorado to take on upperclassmen opponents in valuable experience that can only be gained “We’d like to be more mentally prepared. (UNC) and Colorado State University (CSU). challenging matches. Freshman Maddison from playing di cult opponents. Our players would beat up on players in e team posted a 0-7 record against both Doerre performed consistently against Despite the losing record this weekend, high school and then they come here and UNC and CSU. e Tigers showed great  ght both schools. Doerre lost both sets to junior Weber saw the positives in the tough losses: everybody is good so you have to be ready to and poise against these schools and look to Marissa Baca of UNC with identical scores “We got to play some strong opponents that play in every match,” said Weber. grow from the experience gained battling of 6-3. ough unable to get a point for her played good, strong balls. We got to play Doerre said, “I would like to improve tough opponents. team, she still demonstrated the skills that indoors so we got to play some nice, clean our doubles strategy where we can make Head Coach Anthony Weber, the 2015 brought her to CC tennis. points.” smarter shots and staying with the point. We SCAC Women’s Coach of the Year, is hoping “We had a lot of close matches that also New challenges will be a theme for the rest need to set up points rather than going for for a strong season moving forward. showed us what we could improve on. Our of the season. winners from the start,” said Doerre. “We’re looking to improve our doubles singles game overall was pretty impressive,” “ is year, more than others, we’re playing Despite the rough start, the women’s strategy from last year and we’re trying said Doerre a more challenging schedule. Even our DIII tennis team is on the same page and has to close out points better as a team,” said First year Annie Zlevor took on  rst year schedule is going to be more taxing than in the same goals in mind as their new spring Weber. Remi Immler from UNC and unfortunately my four years here,” said Weber. season begins. Next, the Tigers go up against All the Tigers performed admirably against lost the set 6-4. Junior Maddie Cahill also As a new member of the team, Doerre Colorado Christian University on Feb. 26, these highly competitive DI opponents, posted a 6-4 loss in her  rst set to freshman is optimistic: “I’m excited to see how and Lakewood and Metro State University especially sophomore Fiona Cerf when she Lily-Ana Kreutzer of UNC. everything goes this year, especially since on Feb. 28 at Lifetime Fitness in Colorado took on senior Laia Hernandez Soler of Overall, the team put up a strong challenge [the Tigers] were regionally ranked last year. Springs. CSU. e match went to 13 games as Cerf to the impressive Division I schools. Now, I think we have a really good chance to raise The End of an Era: Head Equipment Manager Doug Payton Looks Back

By MARIEL WILSON

For the past 16 years, the name Dougie has a young age. “As soon as it gets warm in spring I dress in meant a lot to all Colorado College athletes. “I must have been seven or eight when my all white and get in the golf cart and I’m the Doug Payton has served for over a decade and dad took me here to Colorado College to see good humor guy passing out my popsicles. a half as CC’s head athletic equipment man- my very  rst football game,” said Payton. “I I’m just a big kid. You know, this is serious ager. He has watched athletes, coaches, and couldn’t believe how big the players were. stu , but you’ve got to have fun,” said Payton. even sports come and go at CC, always ensur- And after the game was over I turned to my As his retirement nears, Payton and his wife ing that players have the necessary equipment dad and said ‘Dad, I’d like to play that sport.’” plan for their move to a Utah community for for their chosen sports. But, according to all Payton went on to play college football at active seniors. ey also look forward to the who know him, he is much more than what Colorado University and even played profes- bucket list they’ve been writing over the past his job title suggests. sionally. few years, with gol ng at St. Andrews, Scot- From his wall of shame, to his Popsicle days, Clearly a total natural in an athletic environ- land and riding a train from Vancouver to Cal- to his laugh and his smile, Doug Payton has ment, Payton can be found at all times of the gary at the top of their list. become an icon in the athletic department. day with a smile on his face. In their spare time they will volunteer with He will be sorely missed after his retirement at “I’m really fortunate because I get to be a animals, which is another passion for the the end of this year. part of every team,” said Payton. “Coaches couple. But no matter where he is or what he’s When Payton began his job as equipment coach their team, but I get them all. I get to be doing, Payton promises he will keep his CC manager after selling his own insurance com- a member of every team. It’s really fun.” pride. pany, he didn’t think much of it. And in fact, Payton thinks fun is the most “I got a little golf cart there that I’ll get cus- “I told them, I’ll give it a couple weeks to important part of any sport. tomized with all CC stu on it so I can low ride P C   . Doug Payton help you out. Well, that was 16 years ago. I just “ at’s the big word for me, fun,” said Pay- around with my quad sound kicking in,” said And as he prepares to leave, he urges players stuck it out and loved every second of it. I fell ton. “Athletics is fun. If you’re not having fun Payton. “ e biggest thing I’m going to take to remember that the most important thing in love with the place. I just love the students,” then I’d recommend not to play.” from here is memories. I can see my wife and about their time at CC will be the people they said Payton. Payton makes sure that the athletes have I sitting on our patio overlooking Lake George meet. After 16 years of smiles, there are sure to Payton could never stay away from athletics fun every day. Any player is sure to remember with our pitcher of margaritas just reminisc- be hundreds of CC athletes grateful that Dou- for long, having a love of sports that started at await his hot chocolate and Popsicle days. ing about all the people we’ve met here.” gie was one of those people. 9

February 26, 2016 Active Life The Catalyst The Revenant Survival Skills: Credible or Crackpot? Assistant Director of Outdoor Education David Crye weighs in

By DAVID ANDREWS

Leonardo Dicaprio spends a major- implausible. ity of The Revenant on the verge of death, In one scene, Hall traps a fish and eats frothing at the mouth. The movie follows the meat raw. Eating raw fish is acceptable the harrowing journey of frontier pioneer sometimes, said Crye, but a larger con- Doug Hall and his quest to exact revenge cern was the eating of buffalo meat. Hall on his son’s murderer. Throughout the is ravenous when he comes across a man movie, Hall battles various dangers in the that has a buffalo cut open and is eating American frontier and employs a variety of the meat raw. Hall joins in. For Crye, the improvised solutions in order to stay alive biggest concern here is how the buffalo and hunt down Tom Hardy’s character, died and how long it has been dead. Hall’s John Fitzgerald. bloody meals may sustain him in the mov- The film was nominated for Best Pic- ie, but they certainly do not come without ture and Dicaprio has garnered a Best Ac- their health risks of foodborne illness. tor nomination for his depiction of Hugh Glass. As Dicaprio clambers through the Cauterizing neck wound with use of gun- mud and claws at the last frayed edges of powder humanity, the viewer often comes to the Plausibility scale: 4/10 question: how realistic are all these tactics In one particularly memorable scene, of survival? Hall cauterizes an open wound on his neck The Catalyst talked to David Crye, Assis- with the aid of gunpowder. He sprinkles tant Director of Outdoor Education, to see gunpowder on his open wound and then which techniques used by Dicaprio would touches a match to the area. Following a save you in the wilderness, and which parts fizzle and a pop, Hall lets out his signature of the movie were simply an apparition of groan and lays down in relief. Hollywood’s imagination. Crye said, “I think that’s pretty crazy, Crye, who is a WFR-certified wilderness pretty drastic.” He did admit however, that EMT, made sure to stress that at Outdoor from a very simplistic point of view, the Ed he focuses on making sure that students general concept of cauterizing a wound will never have to resort to Hall-esque tac- is sound medical practice. However, Crye tics on their wilderness adventures. continued, “from a medical standpoint, I don’t think that’s the most safe, sanitary Bear attack option.” Questions that Crye pointed out Plausibility scale: 9/10 included how much gunpowder to use and For Crye, the scene of Hall being ripped how to safely deliver gunpowder to the apart by a grizzly bear comes across as area. He concluded, “I don’t think I would rather life-like. Hall is out hunting near ever try it.” his camp in the evening and finds himself between a mother bear and her cubs, a big Sleeping inside of a horse carcass no-no. This element of the scene is one Plausibility scale: 8/10 that checks out with Crye. Hall finds himself at the base of a cliff Also, the fact that the grizzly bear is ag- next to his dead horse after an enthralling gressive in general lines up with how griz- chase scene towards the conclusion of the zly bears act in the wild. While Hall is being movie. His horse lays dead next to him af- ripped apart by the bear, he manages to get ter a 50-foot dive over the cliffs edge. Hall a hold of his musket and blasts the slobber- is weakened and cold after the fall and he ing beast in the face with some buckshot. decides to slice open his steed and remove The bear is largely unharmed and is only its innards. made more upset by the musket. After completely disemboweling the Once again, this seems plausible to Crye. horse, he strips naked and climbs inside. “Bear spray can actually make bears more The scene garners a hushed groan from upset sometimes, so that does make sense,” the audience, but may actually hold water said Crye. in a real-world situation according to Crye. “Sure, it’s kind of gross and disgusting, but Eating raw buffalo and fish meat that’s going to keep you warm for a while,” Plausibility scale: 6/10 said Crye. “The skin of the horse and its As Hall slips in and out of consciousness body heat act as an insulator and provide in the movie, he often stumbles across a heat for Hall. There are other things you meal of some kind. Twice in the movie, that could make, like an igloo or snow hut, but meal includes uncooked meat. Crye said, if you’re not warm enough it’s going to be “it’s always better to cook things because hard to warm yourself up in one of those.” you’re going to kill all the bacteria that The clincher for the horse carcass is that it way.” So maybe there is a bit of a plot hole insulates while also warming up Hall’s na- From top down, Hall being mauled by a bear, eating raw bu alo, cauterizing a neck wound, and there, but this technique is by no means ked body. sleeping inside a horse carcass.

Tips for Connecting with Fellow Hikers on the Trail

By MICHAEL HASSON Society fills us with preconceived notions 1. Do something hard. Nothing brings but only to a point. Obviously, if your goal tance or time between resupplying, but on about strangers. Differences in how we look, people together like a challenge, and in my is to hike solo for the duration of the trip, do a day trip, bringing marshmallows or some dress, speak, or eat all provide excuses not to experience, suffering with someone else has that. However, spontaneous side-trips with other treat to share is sure to make you popu- get to know someone. Enjoyment of the out- made us closer than I ever thought possible. new friends can lead to great results—some- lar. doors, however, provides a welcome and uni- times it’s worth it to just roll the dice and see fying trait that brings people together unlike 2. Talk to everyone, ignore the differences. what happens. Not all of these tips will be practical all the anything else I have ever witnessed. If you have trouble with this, try doing a solo time, but incorporating at least one of them Connecting with others while you’re out- in a low-traffic area. I can almost guarantee 4. Bring something fun. Whether it’s a fris- into your next adventure is sure to help you side should already be easier than normal— that after a couple days of minimal to no con- bee, a deck of cards, or a harmonica, any- meet some new people. Personally, I’ve you’ll at least have a common activity to talk tact with other humans, you would strike up thing is more fun in the great outdoors. On found that the best stories come from the about. If you’re still having trouble though, a conversation with an axe murderer. long hikes especially, any of these things are most unlikely places. So next time you’re out, here are a few tips to help you meet your welcome relief from the monotony of walk- talk to people who you wouldn’t normally new best friends out in the woods, desert, 3. Hike your own hike, to an extent. The old ing all day. engage. Push your boundaries and know mountains, river, or any other space to do thru-hiker adage is to HYOH - hike your own that the trail and the people of the trail will fun things. hike, ignoring others’ notions of what your 5. Food. This might not make sense on a provide. Chances are you’ll hear some great personal trip should be. This makes sense, trip where you’re pushing the limits of dis- stories and create some new ones. 10 e Catalyst • Active Life • February 26, 2016 Rachael Abler: Outdoor Education Specialist

By CAROL NEWTON

Hunched against the wind and snow life working towards her current position, urries, I ducked into the Outdoor Education Abler  nally became the Outdoor Education Center to the usual homey bustle of activity. Specialist here at CC in July of 2015. Students  ltered in and out of the various “I have the best co-workers in the world,” rooms, planning some trip or another or says Abler. “Working at CC has de nitely looking through gear catalogs. A meeting was been the most enjoyable position I’ve ever happening in the other room, no doubt some worked in… I’m a for-lifer.” incredible trip in the works.  e Outdoor Education Program has four Looking towards the whiteboard in the professional sta .  e hiring system in the room, I was surprised, as usual, by the Outdoor Education O ce is to  rst  nd sta quantity of trips being planned: Level I members with the right amount of passion, Backcountry Training, Level II Climbing experience, and knowledge, before placing Course, Level II AIARE. Somehow, all of these candidates in positions where they can these trips and trainings are processed, best serve the program. posted on Summit, and regulated so that Abler’s role as a specialist is especially cautious parents can rest assured of their  tting for her, because she must be open to child’s safety. On this particular day, I was all aspects of Outdoor Education and her fortunate enough to meet the woman behind experience with the outdoors gives her the this incredible system: Rachael Abler, who exibility to do so. greeted me with an inviting smile and  rm As such, Abler has many roles, including handshake. overseeing the gear house, the Bike Co-Op, Originally from Michigan, Abler describes CPR training, wilderness medicine, and herself as a “major tomboy; always dirty, AIARE courses. Her main role, however, is walking home from school, collecting to oversee the Ahlberg Leadership Institute sticks… climbing trees.” Her family loved (ALI). to go camping and backpacking, creating  e ALI encompasses all trip leader positive memories that furthered her love of trainings, including climbing, backcountry the outdoors. skiing, and water programs.  rough this In college, she got involved with the amazing program, the ORC ensures that P   . Assistant Director of Outdoor Education Rachael pictured in Monarch Pass, Colo., with her greatest outdoor companion, her dog Ande. outdoor club at Michigan State. Originally trained leaders are consistently prepared to set on teaching deaf students, she spent her lead students of various skill levels, while at a thought. While it was immensely funny to Education Center or more experienced undergraduate years studying deaf education the same time keeping with the tradition of hear the students repeating the phrase, it student leaders. but eventually realized that, while she loved student-run trips. With over 200 trips a year, it was also rewarding. Abler remarked that she Tip #4: teaching, the thought of lesson plans in math is crucial to ensure that leaders are prepared. wouldn’t be where she is now without Jim’s Latch onto someone you’re excited to get and writing were thoroughly unappealing. While Rachael expounded on her love for incredibly valuable mentorship, and passing outdoors with and work on building skills However, her pursuits in education were not the Ahlberg Gear House sta and the Bike along his little “Jim-isms” felt like honoring together. Building a supportive community fruitless. After being given the opportunity to Co-Op, she didn’t hesitate for a moment this amazing 72-year-old man. and gaining mentors makes learning and work with Base Camp Challenge Center, an when explaining that interacting with Abler also provided some tips on how to outdoorsmanship much more rewarding. experiential education facility, she realized students every day is her favorite part of the maximize rewarding outdoor experiences: Tip #5: that with her background in teaching and her job. She loves the conversation and bustle Tip #1: It’s easy to get excited in the outdoors love for the outdoors, she could  nd a perfect of the after-lunch hours.  e opportunity to Get involved as much as you can while and to get in a tight spot. Practice sound career in outdoor education. With the help of be a mentor for others is exciting for her, as you have excellent resources. In college, it’s judgment and analyze whether the risk is a fantastic mentor, she sought out di erent the mentors in her life have helped her get to easy to take your resources for granted, but worth the reward. If it is, and you’ve planned, trainings and experiences, taking a WFR where she is today. with such easy access to gear and the fact feel squared away, and have technically and course and going on a NOLS trip.  ough Abler was hard-pressed to that the Outdoor Education Program at CC tactically prepared, go get ‘em and have fun! With new motivation to apply her teaching decide on a favorite outdoor memory, she is one of the top programs in the country, it’s Colorado College is lucky to have such experience to outdoor education, she got her recounted a funny and touching experience important to appreciate and take advantage a dedicated and passionate specialist in Masters degree at the University of Illinois in on a freshman orientation trip in Rocky of the opportunity to get outside. Speci cally, Outdoor Education. recreation, sport, and tourism (something Mountain National Park.  ree days in, all of get involved with the ALI program! Whether you’re looking to lead, to get more her family jokingly coined “a masters in the students started saying “slick” and “slick Tip #2: involved in the outdoors, or to simply have a vacation”). city.” One of Abler’s most inspiring mentors, Even if leading isn’t for you, participate great conversation with an inspiring mentor, Prior to arriving at CC, she participated in Jim, used to always say that. Shocked, she in various outdoor trainings. Oftentimes, Abler is always open to having a conversation numerous opportunities involving outdoor wondered aloud how they could have known students are very skilled in their outdoor that will leave you feeling more energized education, including a four-month internship the phrase used so often by her beloved abilities, but it’s always a rewarding about the outdoors and about life than when in Vail, Colo. in backcountry skiing and ice mentor. Even more surprising was the experience to hone your skills. If you don’t you entered. climbing, working at Avid4 Adventure as students’ amused reply: “Rachael, you’ve feel as skilled or want to try something new, If you haven’t had the chance to meet Abler, a lead climbing instructor, and working as been saying that like every other word for the now is the time to explore! drop by the Gear House; I guarantee it’ll be the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for 20 past two days!” Tip #3: worth the walk. As she said: “the door’s open months at the Colorado School of Mines. Somehow, she had unknowingly picked up Ask questions of people with more at all times… except, of course, when it’s After spending the last six years of her on her mentor’s lingo and repeated it without experience! Talk to pro sta in the Outdoor locked.”

The Buried Treasure of the Outdoor Education Center CC’s Beacon Park the only one at a US Liberal Arts College

By NICK CREWS

There is a secret buried in the yard of says Rachael Abler, the head of Outdoor country. If you are a student who knows nothing the Outdoor Education Center on Nevada Education’s winter sports program. So far, the park has been a huge success. about avalanche safety, Outdoor Education Avenue. It was neither gold nor jewels The main goal of the park is to provide It has been used for the backcountry skiing has a way to help as well. “Look for clinics that were hidden last summer during the an accessible way for members of the CC hut trips during fifth Block Break, a level we are rolling out 6th and 7th block,” remodel of the center. Instead, an advanced community to practice avalanche rescue II ski leader training, an AIARE Avalanche encourages Kaitlyn. year-round avalanche beacon park can be scenarios. I course during Block 5, a private clinic There will be different levels depending found amidst the landscaping. “We wanted to have an opportunity for with OESIC, and all of the practices that on past experience, which will cover Beacon parks are automated systems students to continue to practice and hone individuals have initiated. topics including terrain choice and basic which are used to practice avalanche these skills in as accessible a manner as During this trial year, Outdoor Education snowpack analysis, as well as how to rescue with avalanche beacons and probes. possible,” explains Rachael. is trying to limit the use of the park to the perform companion rescues and how to use The system, designed by Backcountry “When you’re not practicing these skills CC community, but next year they hope the park. Keep your eyes out on Summit! Access located in Boulder, consists of eight all the time you can easily lose them, so the to expand the user audience to Colorado It’s also possible to practice independently transceivers scattered around the yard idea is that you can run through a scenario Springs in general. Community groups, if you already have some avalanche of the OEC, buried under rubber pellets in only about 10 minutes,” elaborates clubs, youth programs, other outdoor knowledge. Just come by the Outdoor Ed and disguised with mulch, and a wireless Kaitlyn DiMarco, the current student programs, UCCS, Fort Carson, Colorado Center during normal hours, and someone control box. winter sports coordinator. Mountain Club, and the Mountain Chalet can set you up with the control box key, a Any number of transceivers can be With so many different transceivers, it is community are all specific groups that are beacon and probe, and a quick tutorial. activated, and there are buried pressure possible to practice multiple burials, and expected to use the park. Whether as a complete beginner or as sensors which will alert the user upon users can come back multiple times, since Although backcountry skiers are the a seasoned mountain veteran, the new a successful probe strike. The park has they will be able to search for a new beacon primary user group of the park, snowshoers, beacon park on campus will be a huge something else to brag about as well. “We each time. The fact that the park is usable ice climbers, nordic skiers, and anyone else help to practice staying safe out in the are the only known year-round beacon year-round and is located on campus going into avalanche terrain is encouraged mountains. Come on down to the Outdoor park in the country, and are the only college makes it obvious that the park is one of the to come take advantage of this incredible Education Center and see what the beacon or university that has a beacon park,” most accessible and user-friendly in the resource. park can do for you! 11

February 26, 2016 Life The Catalyst The Quirky Second-Hand CC Fashion Highlight: Nalgenes Boutique Right Around the Corner By SAMANTHA SIVLERMAN “It’s like, you don’t even call a water bottle able as their computers or something.” And By SOPHIA PRAY a water bottle here,” said Becca Stine ’19 from to a certain extent, she’s probably right. Bali, Indonesia as she sat across the room “I’m very passionate about my Nalgene,” “It’s something that I’ve always loved,” number one goal. And I enjoy working—I looking like I had just said the dumbest thing Morgan Garbe ’19 said to me, completely says Ashley Gillit, the owner, co-founder, get to meet all kinds of people, so it’s just a anyone could possibly say. “Call it a water straight-faced, going on to recount a time she and sole employee of Ashley’s Attic. “Fash- great experience.” bottle. You just call it a Nalgene and assume lost her Nalgene somewhere around Colo- ion, clothes, shopping, thrifting, being Gillit is actually a native of Colorado everyone owns one. It’s like the equivalent of rado Springs and proceeded to call every thrifty… so after life experiences, (college, Springs. “[This city] is home to us, so it an iPhone here.” museum she visited that day and get back on marriage, children, moving) my mom and I just made sense to set up here because this In 2012, a TIME Magazine Poll revealed the bus twice in an attempt to recover not just decided to just start our own store and see is where we wanted to live and where we that 84 percent of Americans could not go a her water bottle, but her entire collection of what happens. We figured we would either wanted to be,” she describes. At the same day without their cellphones in hand. Here at stickers. “I may or may not have shed a tear do well or fail miserably—at least we tried.” time, the process of setting up and sched- Colorado College, it is safe to say that roughly over that one,” she laughed, “it had my favor- Gillet and her mother accomplished their uling in a new business required significant the same number is probably true of stu- ite Overland sticker on it, but I’ve just started dream. Ashley’s Attic stands just off the change in Gillit‘s life. dents and their Nalgenes. hey line the desks my new one,” as she pulls a half-stickered Colorado College campus on North Tejon “I was an assistant store manager for cor- of every classroom, are lost and scattered bottle out of her backpack. St., centered between Campus Safety and porate retail for a while, so when we decid- throughout Worner, and tell the life stories of Nalgenes, as normalized as they are here, Wooglin’s Deli, and advertises itself as a ed to do this I had to step down from [my] nearly every student on campus. are a unique part of CC culture, and a pretty “quirky, eclectic, affordable boutique.” position and instead work a smaller one Without a doubt, the Nalgene is the Colo- comical one if you take a step back. On the While nondescript on the outside, the from Monday-Thursday, so I could then rado College staple accessory (yes, it merits colored surface of a majority of plastic cyl- inside of Ashley’s Attic holds a very warm work at Ashley’s Attic on both Friday and that label), and serves as the ultimate hydra- inders on campus reads a student’s entire and inviting atmosphere. The interesting Saturday,” says Gillit. “What we were trying tor, planet-saver, keychain, paperweight, and life story: that backpacking trip she took last collection of decorations throughout the to do is still have an income for me and my conversation-starter, all in one. summer, or his favorite café in Denver. store is all supplied directly from Gillit’s family while getting this started; we wanted “Your car climbed Mt. Washington? Mine “It’s deinitely pretty weird,” said Becca, a house, and the wine-bottle light fixtures to get it launched off the ground by doing too!” fresh observer to the sometimes odd idiosyn- were handcrafted by a couple days of the “You’re a Ravens fan? Where are you from?” crasies of an American college campus. “I feel her father. week. Then we were “You ski? Where are you going this week- this strange pressure to get one, like my stu- “It’s an easy place to going to expand, but I end?” pid Smart Water bottle is looked down upon.” feel relaxed in,” says “I’m the only one who got pregnant with my Nalgenes are a strange yet honest look into his weekend, start noticing the swinging Christian Kennedy, a works here so this store is first child.” their owners, and they are much more of a piece of plastic that bumps peoples’ knees as freshman. “I had no The birth of Gillit’s also my baby,” she says. personal extension than just water bottles. they walk by—or a lack thereof—and there idea that we had a little son made the unique “No one carries water bottles around any- just might be something familiar you recog- clothing shop so close “I can’t really let go.” schedule of Ashley’s where else that I have lived,” Becca contin- nize from a stranger just taking a sip of water. to us, but I’m really Attic more permanent. ued. “People treat it as if it’s almost as valu- glad I stumbled upon it. At the moment, the I was in desperate need of a new belt, and store only opens on Fridays from 10 a.m. to the owner was not only friendly and very 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. helpful, but she didn’t judge my willing- While this seems challenging for a small Presidential Soundtracks ness to buy a women’s belt!” business, the family has managed to stay By EBONI STATHAM Ashley’s Attic serves as a great resource afloat, and has actually even seen some Frequently, news coverage of political tions in place at certain venues. One notable for students to find certain items of cloth- benefits from such a small operating time. campaigns and events focuses on speeches, protection is ASCAP, American Society of ing they may need replaced, or to find “It has built unexpected exclusivity to a war of who said what, and campaign en- Composers, Authors, and Publishers, which funky flair, or some unique jewelry. Since this place,” claims Gillit. That being said, dorsements. One element that seems to be allows for presidential candidates to obtain it also functions as a consignment shop, she still hopes to shift into a more full-time left out or simply overlooked is music. When a license for public performance. In addi- students are able to sell their clothing and schedule in a couple of years when her son thinking about music as a campaign tool it tion to that, many convention locations also earn some instant cash or store credit, pro- goes off to kindergarten. is important to relect on what music is used have a similar license in place at individual vided the clothes are in season and in good “I’m the only one who works here so this during campaign events, why are these songs venues. condition. store is also my baby,” she says. “I can’t re- used, and what are the implications? According to the ASCAP website, although “I buy the items from you, so you just ally let go.” Some of the most popular songs used in presidential candidates might not violate call or Facebook message and make an ap- Ashley’s Attic has become an essential campaigns include “Born Free” by Kid Rock, copyright law, they might violate other things pointment with me to let me know when and valued part of the Colorado Springs used by Mitt Romney in his 2012 presidential such as the “Right of Publicity,” an image pro- you’re coming in,” explains Gillit. “Then, community for those who are aware of it; campaign, “his Land is my Land” by Woody tection law, “he Lanham Act,” which covers I’ll go through your items and purchase however, its ultimate success is reliant on Guthrie, used by George H. W. Bush in the unauthorized use of a trademark, or “False them from you.” the customer’s spreading awareness. 1988 presidential campaign, and “You and Endorsement,” where song use might allude She wants to encourage more students to “Marketing and advertising is all really I” by Celine Dion, used by Hillary Clinton in artist support of a candidate. he “False En- stop by the store and check it out. “College expensive, and I feel like that would affect a her 2008 presidential campaign. hese songs dorsement” act is one that many artists ex- students are fun,” she jokes. “You guys keep lot if I dive into it, so I’m really just clinging were chosen based on their lyrical content. press frustration towards, as it is diicult to me young even though I am young!” onto word of mouth to help me grow more Oftentimes presidential candidates used prove in a legal court. Regardless, song usage Surprisingly, only about 25 percent of the organically,” says Gillit. them as a way to “introduce” themselves to is serious business not only in terms of the le- local business comes from CC, and the ma- To show support of Ashley’s Attic and the the crowd. gal implications, but also in terms of their im- jority of that is made up of staff and faculty. wonderful woman and family behind it, hese songs worked because they were portance in presidential campaigns, as many While Ashley’s Attic seems to be thriving, you can like the ‘Ashley’s Attic’ Facebook familiar and hyped the crowd up, but more songs can become a presidential candidate’s extra support from our college would be a page or follow the store on Instagram (@ often than not, these song choices put cam- trademark throughout the course of their great help for the relatively new family-run ashleys.attic). Also, be sure to stop in and paigns and candidates at risk: artists would campaign. Music has the opportunity to ex- business. say hello—the business is definitely close sue presidential campaigns for their song cite, elicit certain emotions, and stay in your “This summer will mark three years for enough. use over copyright law. However, these song mind. Once a song is linked with a presiden- the shop,” says Gillit. “I would say we’re do- For more on Ashley’s Attic, see Colorado wars resulted in media exposure, but losses tial candidate, I’m sure the candidate and the ing well... we’re paying rent, so that is the Springs Connectoin on pg. 16 for many artists due to diferent legal protec- song might stay in your mind, too. Dance Co-Op: An Inclusive Approach to Dance at CC By LIVIA ABULS Students look forward to the bi-annual dance and create.” not in competition with this CC tradition, dance community at CC. Heyman said, “I’ve productions of Dance Workshop as soon as he two felt limited by the constraints of rather the production is about the “process never seen dance in a small black box the- the black curtain of the Kathryn Mohrman the Kathryn Mohrman heatre in Armstrong of creation and the support of a community atre before on campus, I think it will be new heatre, previously known as the Armstrong and they wanted “a new space for people of dancers sharing their love and passion for and fun.” Both believe that dance is based hreatre, drops each December and April. who have non-conventional types of expres- dance with other people.” Primarily, the CC on community and can bring people to- Dance Workshop, a production on many sion to share their art with people in an infor- Dance Co-Op is not a show, it is not a com- gether, so they searched for a new platform students’ Colorado College bucket lists, is mal way that encourages community around petition, it is a space for expression. on campus to do so. When they found them- a choreographed show put on to showcase dance,” says Nathanson. Nathanson and Heyman encourage people selves constrained by Dance Workshop, they students’ talent and creations. But, Emmy his semester’s show of CC Dance Co-Op who do not necessarily think of themselves thought bigger. Reserving the space was the Heyman ’16 and Izzy Nathanson ’16 have felt will prove an experiment for the two. hey as dancers to experiment with movement primary duty of the two because while they a gap in the dance community at CC. hey are excited to see how both the performers and improvisation, they would like the CC have kick-started the production, they do not miss the community of their home studios and audience react, and gauge the future Dance Co-Op to grow into a community want to set limitations to choreographers or and have been craving a new space for danc- of the group accordingly. hey are looking rather than simply the production itself. dancers and want to keep the CC Dance Co- ers looking for the same; so, they created one. for pieces as short as 30 seconds or as long With this in mind, there are no auditions and Op as informal as possible. he CC Dance Co-Op will be hosting its irst as ive minutes, giving students the ultimate very little guidelines other than to be ready he Co-Op is accepting ideas for the May 5 show on hursday, May 5, in Taylor heatre. freedom of creation. his form of production for dress rehearsal on May 4. hey do not re- show until Spring Break. Anyone interested is he Co-Op is a production in which “peo- will break through the space constraints of quire a showing or an in-depth description, encouraged to email emmanuelle.heyman@ ple can just come together and be creative traditional dance by incorporating ilm, spo- they give power to the choreographer to ind coloradocollege.edu or isabelle.nathanson@ and move. hey can do any kind of form of ken word, and improvisation to distinguish dancers and collaborate via their open Face- coloradocollege.edu or visit the Facebook dance they want and incorporate mixed me- the production from Dance Workshop. book page, “CC Dance Co-Op.” page “CC Dance Co-Op.” dia, they can do poetry movement or song he two, who are both heavily involved he two were inspired by their peers and movement,” says Heyman. “It is a space to with Dance Workshop, agree that they are past experiences to add a new face to the 12 he Catalyst • Life • February 26, 2016 The Burrowing Owl: A Vegan Eatery On The Road with Dirty Few

By MEREDITH ALLEN By HANNAH FLEMING The Burrowing Owl is one of two wholly he Burrowing Owl: Dive bar diehards, DIY, and community to release their energy, a place vegan eateries in Colorado Springs and the 1791 S 8th St. victorious punk music that’s run by the musicians. sole vegan bar. Located at 1791 South 8th Mon.—Sun. 3.5/5 I introduced myself. A band member St., it is a bit far from campus, but if you 4 p.m.—2 a.m. bestowed upon me a beer, and I was have the means to get there, it is worth the treated to a set of songs with catchy lyrics trip. The Burrowing Owl offers custom- mary white bean dip is too subtle and the “HI-Dive is the house. HI-Dive is home.” like, “I was twenty one/and I had/so much ers the opportunity to pleasantly engage spicy peanut dip seems it would do better Micah Morris, a guitarist and singer in fun/Now I’m twenty-ive/thank god/I’m with a cuisine that has a certain stigma. mixed with rice noodles than bread. Over- Dirty Few, has a haircut reminiscent of a still alive” and punny songs titled “High Often times, vegan meals are seen as lack- all, this dish provides a healthy option, blonde Joan Jett and recently exchanged Wasted.” When Dirty Few wasn’t shredding ing in nutrition (particularly and wrongly though. his cutofs for bell-bottoms and a vest. thrash-happy versions of their recordings, protein), flavor, and a sense of heartiness. On the note of health, I would like to call It’s my second day with Dirty Few, and they were in the front row participating However, I think The Burrowing Owl does a attention to the fact that The Burrowing they’ve allowed me to turn on my phone so in Midnight Reruns’ set, screaming into solid job wooing tofu/tempeh skeptics and Owl is not the place to go if you are search- I can record their conversations—without the microphone and generally making the plant-based enthusiasts, alike. ing for a big bowl of greens. There is a Ranch actually interviewing them. mosh pit. While they were performing, If you are of age, The Burrowing Owl Salad, but this place caters to a niche mar- “Get in here, enemy. Make us look cool,” Phat was in the crowd, charging at fans. maintains a pretty extensive drink list. ket: those searching for a little plant-based says Spencer Stone, the bearded front man “Should we call this band beer break?” For those who are avid beer drinkers, it naughtiness. Sure, a jackfruit sandwich is a of the band. Spencer Stone shouts into the audience. is important to note that there are no on- far healthier, environmentally sustainable, Dirty Few doesn’t like talking about If you search Dirty Few on YouTube, tap options. With that said, the variety of and ethically sound alternative to pulled where their band name came from, or you’ll come up with two music videos and canned beers available pork, but The Burrow- where they’re going next. What they do like a video titled “Dirty Few drummer pukes is impressive and each ing Owl is not a health is hanging out at the HI-Dive in Denver on while playing.” comes with a reusable food store; it’s a bar. a Sunday night, drinking Extra Gold, and “I’m scared of throwing up every show,” koozie for a dollar ex- he Burrowing Owl I suspect that catering half-assing pool tournaments. It’s their Seth Stone later said. It wasn’t the drummer tra. If you are in the ofers customers the to this niche will prove practice space and their performance who threw up that night, however—it space. It’s a place where they can stand was Gutierrez, in the comfort of relative mood for a hoppy craft opportunity to pleasantly profitable for The Bur- beer or a simple PBR, rowing Owl over time. outside on Broadway Street’s nearly vacant outdoor darkness. The Burrowing Owl has engage with a cuisine that Less than a year old, it sidewalk and wait for a familiar punk to After the show I gave them a Weber Street you covered. It should has a certain stigma. relies on word of mouth be noted that the beer over direct marketing. menu lacks detailed If you are interested in description, though. the menu and daily al- You will have to ask your server about alco- cohol and food specials, you will need to hol content and flavor subtleties. check out The Burrowing Owl’s Facebook. In regards to cocktails, the Vodka Gimlet There is no standard menu posted to Yelp offers a margarita-like choice, but is a bit or other review sites. Additionally, you too sweet. The Roots Bloody Roots, which can expect variation as the establishment is The Burrowing Owl take on a Bloody evolves. Mary, is served with delicious pickled veg- If you walk into The Burrowing Owl etables, but lacks depth. It has a nice kick to during the daytime, it will feel a bit dark, it, but pales in comparison to Urban Steam though there is an outdoor option for sun- or Over Easy. Because drinks are already nier Colorado days. That same darkness, pre-mixed in mason jars, it is difficult to re- however, creates a sense of coziness at quest modifications. Next time I visit, I will night. On their website, the bar notes that try the Red Bush, which uniquely combines their “focus is open dialogue and listening.” whiskey, rooibos tea, and rhubarb bitters. I met a fellow customer who expressed he When it comes to the food, The Burrow- was a bit uncomfortable discussing meat ing Owl offers hefty portions. The Slopper or anything political in a place that totes Photo by Hannah Fleming, Dirty Few performs at Flux Capacitor on Saturday, Feb. 20 is the go-to and can feed two when an ap- “VEGAN AS FUCK” stickers. In regards to petizer or drink have been thrown into the political stigma of veganism, I would wander by. address in hopes that a college party would the mix. It features local King’s Chef green say fear not. Whether you enjoy a good “Music makes me wanna be real bad,” be a good it; it was. Morris, who ofered to chili, which packs a spicy, but not too of- flank steak or a macrobiotic rice bowl, The says Leo Gutierrez, the band’s bassist. He give me a matching haircut, jumped of the fensive punch. Prepare for a vegan cheesy Burrowing Owl staff is warm and welcom- watches as two girls in all-black walk past roof and onto two mattresses placed at an mess and full stomach. ing. If you have hesitations, I encourage him. “You girls look gorgeous tonight,” he angle from the house and landed face irst The Bread & Spread leaves room for im- you to go try the menu and engage with this tells them, and then turns back to his band in the dirt. Spencer Stone later sent me a provement. I enjoyed the earthiness of the new, reasonably priced business. I know I mates. “I wanna lip a car or something.” picture of Morris’s bloody forehead, and a kale walnut dip, but its nutty base was on will be making my return for dessert. “You wanna lip a car or something?” says text that said: “He’s jamming to the thong the verge of overpowering me. The rose- Spencer Stone. song! He’s ine!” “Let’s lip a smart car, we could get ive or he lifestyle works for Dirty Few, and they six done real easy like bam bam bam bam,” have no plans of ceasing to deliver rager their friend Devon chimes in. after rager to punk lovers and bar regulars Dorm Rooms Go Green “Let’s lip our van!” says Spencer Stone, alike. Bathed in red light at the Lion’s Lair on “and not go to the show!” Sunday night, they looked like devils from By MAYLIN CARDOSO-FUENTES Everyone laughs, including Gutierrez, the HI-Dive, the troubadours of rock n’ roll who echoes a “Fuck yeah!” in response. revival. When I inally get them all together Much of Colorado College’s campus their rooms eco-certified. Students who “Just let me get my guitar out of there irst,” in Spencer Stone’s bedroom after the show, and many of its students are dedicated to successfully green certify their rooms are Gutierrez says. their Black Lips and Rolling Stones t-shirts the cause of environmental sustainabil- entered into a raffle for a chance to win Dirty Few is twins Spencer Stone and sweat-stained, they talk about fear. Namely, ity. For example, the Office of Sustain- $50 at a sustainability-related store. Even Seth Stone, Gutierrez, guitarist Morris, of Phat farting on Spencer Stone’s pillow ability “aspires to make Colorado College greater, if more than half of a hall becomes and singer Kim Phat. his is only the and giving him pink eye, the hypothetical a model for sustainability at all levels” by eco-certified, the hall will automatically lineup of about a year and the band never terror of dying in a basement, and the only educating the community and enacting co- win a free Chipotle party. Students will also travels without an army of other inebriated thing the band is truly scared of: the van curricular programs such as the CC Farm, receive a celebratory sign for their sustain- characters—a product of what Morris breaking down on tour. which promotes sustainable and organic ability achievement. calls the “incestuous” Denver scene. Last “hat one time we got stuck for 27 hours farming. However, one does not need to If someone is interested in having their weekend, they played a Colorado trifecta, or something like that…where that fucking create or join a large project or club in or- room eco-certified, the application process starting with Flux Capacitor in Colorado band in almost famous is from?” Phat der to create a more sustainable campus. is very simple. A student first applies to be Springs on Saturday and inishing at pauses. “Stillwater. Stillwater, Oklahoma.” One program that most students on cam- GRC (Green Room Certified) by searching Surfside 7 in Fort Collins. Spencer Stone chimes in: “Ok dude. Hate pus can participate in is the Green Room “Eco-RA” on the CC homepage, clicking Other bands at the Springs show included that place, love the band, love the movie.” Certification process. This program was “Click here to certify your room,” and then Shiii Waaa, Midnight Reruns, and Cheap “You have no clue what we went through,” designed by the Office of Sustainability as filling out a short questionnaire based on Perfume. says Seth Stone. “We started planning out an additional incentive to encourage dorm lifestyle choices that will earn them points Flux is a basement warehouse in a our futures like Kim’s gonna work at Panda rooms and students’ lifestyles to be more depending on how sustainable they are. building on North Chelton Loop. When Express, I’m gonna work at Best Buy.” eco-friendly and mindful of waste, as the Afterwards, if they are qualified, they will I arrived, I was alone in a crowd of what Luckily, they got a ride from their friend’s individual lifestyle choices of the students be contacted by the Eco-RA in that resi- looked like band members drinking beers mom. highly impact the college’s and the com- dential area to schedule an inspection to and smoking above a driveway illed with Phat still hadn’t farted on the pillow, so munity’s overall sustainability. determine whether the room should be muck. A walkway above the pit led indoors, the rockers got nostalgic instead—they’ve There are multiple incentives for partici- eco-certified. However, this program only and the bathroom walls told me things like come a long way. pating in this program. The primary incen- applies to students living in the residence “Beat meat/meat beast” and “warm trash.” Seth Stone puts it well: “We had a party tive is caring about the environment and halls, small houses, or language houses. Once I had a good look at the stage, nearly house in Nashville where we used to throw wanting to minimize the impact that our Also note that if someone has one room- level with the crowd, I knew I was in for the our shows there, and then we moved here intimate. after that and that’s when we started Dirty lives have on it by consistently making sus- mate or more, each member of the room Flux opened 14 months ago and it Few. We went from the house party scene tainable lifestyle choices. As Atiya Harvey, must apply separately. has seen a host of shows from stoner- to the house party scene inside music the Eco-RA of Mathias Hall, says, “Mother If you are interested or have questions metal band Blighter to local roots artist venues,” he says. Earth will be grateful.” about eco-certifying your room, contact Grant Sabin. he focus for the group of “I am in this band to get girls and free Additionally, there are material rewards Lily Biggar at the Office of Sustainability at DIY-conspirators who spent months beer. I don’t get girls, but I do get free beer,” given out to students who strive to make [email protected]. prepping the scene: a space for an all-ages Spencer Stone says. he Catalyst • Life • February 26, 2016 13 Jeremy Zucker, A Million Plays and Rising

By TARA LABOVICH Jeremy Zucker’s music just hit a million an acoustic rock band, and won their local he would release a new song: five in total. sponse was immediate: “This is a big one. total plays. Battle of the Bands. With the money they Each song received more and more rec- Clay Edwards. He goes under the rap mon- His most recent track, “Paradise,” has re- received, they invested in some equip- ognition than the previous. By the end of iker Cisco the Nomad. He is an extremely ceived nearly 10 thousand views in its first ment. Their success attracted attention the month, his SoundCloud following had talented, creative person, an insane lyri- day. from a local independent producer who jumped from 200 to 3000 and music blogs cist. We’re polar opposites when it comes His songs fit under several categories: offered to bring them into the studio for began to take notice. to making music. My creative process is pop, R&B, new wave, and hip-hop. But free. Unfortunately, the final product had The last song of this series, “Bout It,” very calculated and precise and his is very Zucker prefers to experiment with a range a “pop-y,” overworked sound to it. Zucker gained the most attention. The spread crazy, creative, ‘let’s do this.’ It’s against my of different sounds and says that the di- decided he could do better on his own. was completely organic – it now has over being, but working with him has helped me versity of his personal influences makes it With some basic production knowledge 221,000 plays on SoundCloud. The most get out of my box.” hard to categorize into one specific genre. under his belt, Zucker decided to produce amazing feeling, Zucker says, was when he Zucker’s time at CC has also forced him to Zucker began his musical career at the a very simple song for his band. “Everyone started getting texts and snaps from friends become more socially aware. Now, when- age of four with piano. However, from the loved it,” he said. “So I kept doing that.” It at different schools who were hearing ever he’s in the middle of writing a new beginning, he wanted to move away from got to the point where Zucker drifted away Zucker’s music playing at parties. piece, the culture at CC encourages him to piano to the guitar, which he finally did from the band and began to create mu- “I never start with lyrics,” Zucker states. think about how people will interpret his when he was eight. sic on his own and with his friend, Daniel “I’m a sucker for chords and melodies.” lyrics, socially and otherwise. The platform “I was so happy to drop piano,” Zucker James. He likes to begin his production process also allows him to consider how he may be says, “and I immediately started writing The entire experience culminated in by finding an utterly unique sound. From able to push people to think differently. songs.” Zucker’s realization that he didn’t need there, he says, he builds it piece by piece, “What I love about producing,” Zucker At first, this just meant changing the lyr- anyone else to guide his music. Through focusing on making each subsequent part says, “is that it’s 100 percent creative free- ics to Blink-182 songs. Eventually, he be- James’ online presence on Vine, Zucker as good as it can be. For inspiration, he dom and the skill it comes with is articu- gan sketching out his own chords and lyr- began to build up a fan base. turns to his personal life. lating what you imagine. But there’s always ics onto loose sheets of paper. He describes After spending the summer with his “I write things that are hard to explain going to be a discrepancy between how them as “barely making sense. They were friends lifeguarding and making music, well,” Zucker describes. “Instead of ex- you think it will sound and how it actually childish but they were fun.” Zucker released his first music video. Im- plaining a topic or emotion, I’ll make my sounds.” By third grade, he was in his first band mediately, “Pick It Up” was spread around lyrics revolve around that singular feeling. While Zucker would love to pursue his with his two best friends. They performed by his friends. It’s the stuff I don’t talk to people about on music professionally and full-time, the an original, “Altitude.” The song took in- Since then, Zucker has been focused a surface level.” music industry isn’t stable enough, which spiration from Zucker’s brother, who was on putting out as much music as possible “My friends give me shit for this,” he adds. poses a major dilemma for him. Ideally, he afraid of heights. while still sounding professional without “I wish most of them weren’t just about sees himself writing songs for big artists, After some middle school experience the professional resources. girls, but they are.” and hopes to plan a mini college tour. with rap and GarageBand, things started to In November 2015, Zucker decided to When asked about what experiences at His advice to other musicians is: “Don’t get serious. Zucker began to write songs for drop a new song each week. Every Sunday, CC have impacted his music, Zucker’s re- stop until you’re content.”

Chris Alvarez’s Journey to the Center of the Colorado Springs Art Scene By TARA LABOVICH Chris Alvarez is much more than just doctors to professional commercial artists an artist: he is a father of two, a volunteer to high school students, the classes are soccer coach, a bird watcher, and a trail open to all levels, backgrounds, and ages. runner. Art, however, is his passion. For those who proclaim that they have Alvarez’s experience with art began when no artistic talent, Alvarez sees this as a he was a child and his cousin moved in with challenge: “We’ll see if what you say is true! his family. “She could draw and I would Talent is overrated. All it takes is a desire to watch her. I’d never seen anyone do that. So do it, time, and work. You might surprise I started to draw. I liked it so much that I yourself.” kept drawing and drawing.” While he claims he Alvarez Art School ofers workshops, that his skills were decent enough by high art camps, and classes. Previous workshops school, he never considered a professional have been a huge success, and the art career in art until 2002 when he decided he camps take a unique approach to involving might as well go for it. kids in art and their environment— After working in the army as an activities include painting songs, collecting optometrist, Alvarez decided to return to textures from the city, and creating ink and school to pursue a degree in igure drawing. straw paintings. He studied at the Cottonwood Art Academy he two-hour classes on Mondays in Colorado Springs—now known as the and Wednesdays incorporate a holistic Cottonwood Center for the Arts. After program. “A lot of the things that we talk completing his studies, Alvarez approached about and explore in class are things that the chair of the art department with some Photo by EMILY KIM, Chris Alvarez painting in his home studio in Old Colorado City you can take into the outside world,” Alvarez complaints about the program and was describes. However, there is a heavy focus ofered a position as a professor. He taught In terms of artistic process, Alvarez prefers to ind the “romance in the mundane, the on igure drawing, which Alvarez claims is beginning drawing there for ive years. to start and inish a piece in one sitting. extraordinary in the ordinary.” Even though the foundation to most representational art. Since then, oil painting has become “When I start a painting, I have a certain the residency required nine paintings, “You can learn so much,” Alvarez says. “he his specialty. Others have described his spark, an interest, a motivation. As I work, Alvarez provided 18. he gallery opened human igure is the most beautiful, complex work as “realistic impressionism,” but he I ind that my motivations and interests Feb. 5 and will continue to be open until this entity in the universe that I know of. It has prefers not to assign a speciic genre to change as the piece progresses. If I take Friday (Feb. 26). all the problems that artists try to solve. it at all. Instead, he considers himself a too long, it doesn’t have the same spark Beyond his artistry, Alvarez is a teacher. His Line, form, values.” composer of sorts. He looks for interesting that drove me to paint it when I started.” school, the Alvarez Art School, is located in When students leave the class, Alvarez arrangements of shapes, colors, and values, Typically, he is able to complete one or two Old Colorado City at 2418 W. Colorado Ave., hopes that they see the world in a new way, and how he might combine them to create pieces per week, but he admits that not all of Studio J. Since its conception in 2010, it has can create art with conidence, and begin to an interesting composition, which he inds them are good. moved out of two spaces to accommodate ind beauty where they hadn’t before. much more important than just a “pretty Chris Alvarez is the Machine Shop’s most the growing number of students. At irst, To sign up for classes and learn more picture.” His art, Alvarez says, is advised by recent studio resident. he gallery, inspired most of the students were older retirees. about upcoming events, head to his website, many philosophies including “process of by overlooked downtown scenes, is titled Now, a broad spectrum of people seek out www.alvarezschool.com. product,” and “it’s all practice.” “the Un-scene.” In this project, Alvarez tries Alvarez’s classes. From emergency room

Climbing PoeTree Comes to CC

By ZASCHA FOX Continued from the front page an audience member connected with a lot of the time, the poems were just getting in and really can forget about everything surprised,” Jolly recounted. particular piece. really depressing, but that’s often how else. This event did a really good job of At the event itself, Garcia and Penniman Overall, attendees said that the whole environmental and social justice pieces grounding everyone in the room. It was a recited “around 10 poems, almost entirely evening was relaxed, and both performers can go, since that’s just the state of the good place for reflection.” from memory.” “There was a really good seemed “extremely into it.” world right now. But by the end of it, I flow to the performance,” Jolly emphasized, The empowerment of women, Jolly would say that they really turned it around “and they did a really good job of getting recounts, was a recurring theme in the and inspired a lot of people. Overall, it was the audience involved.” Apparently one of poems, but “they definitely weren’t just a nice little reminder of what it means the signature aspects of the performances speaking down to men.” The environment to be human.” is the interaction with the audience. They and poverty are also featured heavily Jolly said that in the end, the whole night really encouraged people to not only “feel in their work. “They really talked about was a nice reminder of what’s important. the vibes,” but to snap and give verbal just doing the right thing,” whatever the “On the block plan,” he said, “people can get feedback during the performance when theme of the particular piece was. “For a really caught up in whatever class they’re 14

February 26, 2016 Opinion The Catalyst Regarding Fear, Cruz Trumps

By REBECCA GLAZER

e fact that Donald Trump has largely ing America where he knows it will hurt, we need to exert leadership on the global lips the day hell freezes over. Far more of- dominated the national media coverage of Cruz speaks from the heart. stage, not withdraw from it. We need to ten he quotes Bible verses from the New the GOP primaries isn’t all too surprising. Some of the issues he holds dear are, I  ercely defend our allies and interests. And Testament as part of his strategy to remind e man is big, brash, and bigoted, calling hope, not only problematic for the liberal- we need to judge each challenge through his incredibly privileged constituency how  rst for Mexicans and then for Muslims to leaning readers. To take an example, Cruz the simple test of what is best for America. oppressed they are by Obama’s tragically be ousted from the United States as part of denies the man-made nature of climate Because what is best for America is best for secular administration. his plan to “Make America Great Again.” change, calling the very notion of climate the world.” Reich’s fourth and  nal point: “Cruz is a While it’s largely unclear what exactly this change “religion” and “pseudoscienti c In essence, Ted Cruz is  ercely and ideo- Destroyer.” Ted Cruz has made few friends plan entails, other than stirring up as much theory” while on the campaign trail in New logically opposed to any and all progressive in his years as a senator. While Donald racial animosity as possible, Donald Trump Hampshire. I hope we can all agree that reform made during the last eight years of Trump bene ts from the friendships he may actually be the least of our worries. Or electing a president who is able to so easily Obama’s presidency, and vows to reverse has cultivated with Republican leaders at least, less of a worry than the man on his deny the preponderance of scienti c evi- every hard-won step towards a more open, who represent and defend his business in- tail, Ted Cruz. dence in favor of an anthropogenic climate inclusive, and democratic America. terests, Cruz is largely detested by his col- Despite Trump receiving 54 percent of change would be devastating not only for Reich’s second point: “Cruz is a True Be- leagues for his radical opposition to any the national media coverage and name rec- the EPA and other government regulatory liever.” Trump’s main goals can largely be bipartisan cooperation. His demands that ognition of the GOP primary process as of agencies, but for the very planet itself. summed up in Reich’s own words: “mak- Obamacare be cut entirely from the fed- mid-December, Cruz managed to pull out a On other issues, he becomes more par- ing money, getting attention, and gaining eral budget in exchange for raising the debt win at the  rst caucus of the election cycle. tisan. He refers to the legalization of gay power.” But Cruz has held the same radical ceiling in 2013 e ectively ended negotia- Edging over Trump’s 24.3 percent with 27.6 marriage as a “time of crisis” in America, right-wing political and economic views for tions on a deal where the GOP had already percent of the popular vote, Cruz won him- as well as “fundamentally illegitimate, years. He is not simply interested in gaining won some major concessions, and ulti- self eight of Iowa’s Republican delegates lawless, and unconstitutional.” He vows to power, but in truly carrying out his agenda mately resulted in the government shutting to Trump’s seven. Since then, Trump has down. e shutdown itself cost the econo- beaten him handily in New Hampshire and my $24 billion and 120,000 jobs, while the South Carolina (the results of the Nevada uncertainty leading up to the shutdown caucus are undecided at the time of this cost almost a million more ( inkProgress, writing, though Trump is predicted to win). 2015). Cruz, meanwhile, touts his strategy Trump is also predicted to win the GOP of refusing to raise the debt ceiling as one nomination altogether, with a Real Clear of the primary ways in which he will create Politics (RCP) polling average 13.2 points jobs and boost the economy. above the runner-up: Cruz. I hope it is apparent, for the reasons out- Now, the prospect of Donald Trump as lined above, that Ted Cruz would be far one of my country’s presidential candi- more of a disaster for the people, econo- dates is, for me, utterly terrifying. I know I my, and foreign relations of America than can’t be alone in shuddering at the thought showman Donald Trump. Trump is an of what the rest of the world will think of entertainer, riling up hatred for his own America when we, as a voting people, personal aims. Cruz is a believer, riling up choose such a sexist, racist, classist bigot hatred out of genuine conviction. I  B C  W to represent us. But despite the shame and Of course, all of this only matters if the the embarrassment of having that man get protect white Christians against the “perse- as outlined above. His voting record in the Republican nominee wins the general up on stage to debate with the Democratic cution of religious liberty,” such as Obam- Senate attests to the appalling sincerity of election, and this is where I become truly nominee (whoever he or she may be), I acare’s contraception mandate, which his convictions, which can be perused at afraid. In polls against the two Democratic would rather see Trump win the nomina- undercut the freedom of Cruz’s friends at your leisure at www.conservativereview. candidates, Bernie Sanders and Hillary tion than Ted Cruz. Hobby Lobby to deny contraception to com/members/ted-cruz/. Clinton both defeat Donald Trump, Sand- You read me right. I’ll admit I hadn’t giv- their female employees. He has been laud- Reich’s third point: “Cruz is Disciplined ers by an average of 6 percent and Clinton en much thought to Cruz until a few days ed as “one of our nation’s leading defend- and Strategic.” With degrees from Princeton by 2.8 percent. e Democratic victory ago, thinking him rightfully scary in his ex- ers of the Second Amendment” by NRA and Harvard Law School, it’s impossible to is assured if Trump is on the Republican tremist stances on many issues, but allow- executive VP Wayne LaPierre, vows to “tear deny the man’s intelligence. But Cruz is not ballot, due to his remarkable ability both ing myself to be focused more on the me- up” Obama’s Iran deal “on day one,” and re- just book-smart; he’s shrewd and calculat- to alienate large populations of conserva- dia’s favorite court jester. A recent video by jects any reform of immigration laws. ing, and knows what needs to be said and tives and to scare the living daylights out the former US Secretary of Labor under Bill On the contrary, he claims he will “build done to win the vote. Trump, in contrast, is of most (or all) voting liberals. Cruz, on the Clinton, however, changed my mind. a wall that works, triple border security, well-known for saying whatever pops into other hand, does not seem likely to inspire Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and put in place the surveillance and bio- his head during a given speech. Cruz has a such a terri ed voter turnout; while Sand- published a short video to his Facebook metric tracking to secure the border,” as script, delivering the same “silky-smooth ers still consistently defeats him by an aver- page last Friday outlining four reasons well as “end catch-and-release, increase stump speech…word-for-word every time” age of 4.7 percent, according to Real Clear why Ted Cruz would be a more dangerous deportations, stop sanctuary policies, and ( e Nation, 2016). Politics, Cruz beats Clinton by a nail-biting president than Donald Trump. I believe he strengthen E-verify.” He promises to repeal He knows his audience, too. He takes 0.8 percent. Cruz is the insidious danger. touched on most of the critical points, so I “every blessed word of Obamacare,” and no interest in minorities, in women, or in While Trump steals the media attention will elaborate on them here before  nish- to abolish the Internal Revenue Service, moderates; he targets the straight, white, and inspires fear in the hearts of the major- ing o with one of my own. along with the Department of Education, Christian, conservative males. is strat- ity of the American populace, Cruz quietly Reich’s  rst point: “Cruz is Fanatical.” the Department of Energy, the Depart- egy is quite evident when he talks about gathers support that is, ready, willing, and While Donald Trump makes claims de- ment of Commerce, and the Department of the recent police violence that has shaken able to wreak disastrous consequences for signed to provoke the anger of an American Housing and Urban Development (Reich, our country. He loyally defends America’s the future of America. people already disillusioned with the cur- 2016). He embraces a foreign policy rooted law enforcement departments, whom he All polling statistics from Real Clear Poli- rent political system, Cruz holds  ercely to in confrontation and intervention, stating claims are just doing their job. e words tics. All quotes from TedCruz.org, unless a strict, personal ideology. Instead of pok- on his website, “To preserve our country “Black Lives Matter” will pass Ted Cruz’s otherwise indicated.

Media Prioritizes Western Threats

By PRANIT GARG Media obsession with ISIS has resulted placed over 2.3 million people from their This is absurd. in reduced coverage of another militant homes. Even one million students have The fact that a large percentage of the Islamist group: Boko Haram. been forced out of their schools since the Western population has never heard of Boko Haram is a militant group that is group’s insurgence. Boko Haram is proof of this lack of aware- fighting to overthrow the Nigerian govern- In fact, just at the start of February, Boko ness. This is not an argument to un- ment and establish its own Islamic state. Haram killed 86 people, including chil- dermine the attention the Paris attacks The term “Boko Haram” loosely trans- dren, in a village in northeastern Nigeria. received in the media; that was a truly lates to “Western education is forbidden” Witnesses even reported horrid accounts atrocious act of terrorism. My point is in the local Hausa language. Officially, of hearing children screaming as they simply to say that the Nigerian people de- the group’s name is Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna burned to death inside their homes. serve the same sympathy that the French Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, which, in Arabic, I found out about this incident much af- received. Globalization is propelling us means: “People Committed to the Propa- ter it occurred, which disappoints me. The to an international community. However, gation of the Prophet’s Teachings and Ji- media coverage was minimal. Compared our loyalties still largely lie towards either In 2015, Boko Haram adopted e Black Standard h a d ”. to the ISIS attacks in Paris, the coverage our known people, or people that lead of ISIS. e white writing that you see at the top Although the group was founded in 2002, was almost non-existent. Why is it that an similar lifestyles. It is time to embrace a of the  ag is the  rst half of an Islamic phrase it has been become a huge issue in Nigeria act of terrorism is so highly publicized, global community. It is time to care for the called the shahada, or declaration of faith, which since 2009. Since 2009, Boko Haram has while a similar occurrence in the third entire human race. reads: “ ere is no god but God, Muhammad is the killed over 20 thousand people and dis- world receives minimal media coverage? messenger of God.” 15 he Catalyst • Opinion • February 26, 2016 Groupthink Damages Intellectual College Rankings Coerce Discourse on Campus Prospective Students By WES MILLER By CHARLOTTE WALL It is no secret that Colorado College is affirmation where everyone can come to Many claim “an Ivy League degree of- in order to attract more applicants. This a predominantly liberal campus and that the same conclusions and skip all that fers the most success,” and if not those is regardless of how well these schools most students and faculty members pos- inconvenient stuff like disagreements, exact words, the sentiment has been in- may actually “fit” applicants. Economi- sess political views very much on the left difficult debate, and having to defend ferred thousands of times. Undoubtedly, cally, colleges actually seek to attract and end of the political spectrum. This is not your ideas. Without tempering ideas with rankings are a major contribution to the then reject the highest amount of students necessarily a bad thing, as many of us a diversity of opinion everyone gets the over 300,000 applications to the eight possible because this process increases a chose this school in part due to the pro- validation of being assured that they are Ivy League schools for the class of 2019. school’s factor of “selectivity.” For this rea- gressive culture that is symptomatic of the correct and they get to sleep soundly at However, with only 14,000 first-year spots son, schools cannot afford to be excluded school’s intellectual leanings, but it does night. The problem surfaces when they available, there were many disappointed from high-agency rankings. begin to lay seeds of doubt in regards to distance themselves from what makes families and students once decisions were In the end, it is students and their fami- the intellectual integrity of the debates and an idea intellectually sound and tested. announced. lies who lose in the application process discussions that occur on campus. As an Without conflicting opinions and ideas, Ultimately, “good” colleges are looking because they place emphasis on getting institution for higher learning, a large part things can get truly dangerous. If thinkers to put together a well-rounded group of into a specific list of high-ranked “name- of Colorado College’s value is the qual- are constantly assured they are correct students in a class—they are not neces- brand” schools and disregard finding the ity of ideas it produces and bestows to its without opposing views, they can become sarily looking for the most well-rounded right “fit” for the individual. Moreover, the students. However, diversity is just as im- increasingly radicalized (just watch the individual. importance of this process is undermined portant in the intellectual sphere as it is in news), and if by chance those thinkers The odds of getting into “highly se- by rankings and often buried, which the socioeconomic one, and it would seem develop a sense of arrogance, things can lective” schools are significantly low. makes finding the right fit even more chal- on the surface that Colorado College pos- get dicey fast. Dartmouth and Brown accept only nine lenging—especially when students and sesses an imbalance in this regard. As Nietzsche wrote, “The surest way to percent of applicants, whereas Cornell parents conflate a high rank with a good I’d be willing to wa- corrupt a youth is to and Georgetown offer fit. As a result, national ger that most Colorado instruct him to hold in more hope at a 16 per- college rankings typi- College students have higher esteem those cent acceptance rate. cally wind up being experienced at least he dangers of an who think alike than “Name-brand” schools In the end, it is students misleading. one instance of a pro- intellectually uniied those who think differ- like Harvard, Yale, and and their families who Many find U.S. News fessor going on a left ently.” Although I’d like Stanford pitch applica- lose in the application to be a reliable author- wing political tangent community are easy to think Colorado Col- tion rates of below sev- ity on college rank- unrelated or pseudo- to succumb to. In an lege as a community is en percent. Colorado process because they place ings. However, the fac- related to the subject intellectual echo chamber far away from the cor- College now has an ap- emphasis on getting into a tors U.S. News uses to material of a class, ruption that Nietzsche plication rate of about assess colleges widely and that’s indicative it becomes increasingly is describing, it’s hard 18 percent, according speciic list of high-ranked vary. Also, some of the of how intellectually hard to personally to ignore where the ori- to U.S. News. “name-brand” schools and reasonable “inputs” saturated the campus gins of such a corrup- It isn’t illogical to aim of factors are often is with more liberal perceive that you are in tion would stem, and to attend a renowned disregard inding the right meaningless in regards leanings. This is less of such a context. it is truly concerning to school. Private uni- “it” for the individual. to the actual quality of a problem in academic see the student body’s versities boast total education. For exam- settings, such as politi- opinion be so uniform. prices of tuition and ple, U.S. News highly cal science or history, As a community and room and board of over weighs the number of where professors are very aware of intel- possibly even an administration, an effort $250,000 for an undergraduate education. classes with class sizes below 25. This fac- lectual bias and often conduct discussions to introduce more opposing voices—even Parents have begun to look at this price tor is a comfort for high school students in a way to temper such an imbalance, but just unpopular opinions—into the commu- as an investment rather than an expense who are accustomed to education in this rather a problem in the baseline beliefs of nity dialogue would be a boon for the intel- with the current job market. Further, par- setting. Therefore, a class size should not the community in general. If Colorado Col- lectual strength of the community. Ideas ents believe that having a recognizable be a referendum of the quality of that lege’s value lies in the ideas it produces and should be judged on their merit and not college name on an education will make class. Although small seminar style class- teaches to its students, then its value is also merely on the size of the crowd that pos- job candidates more attractive—in sum, es are frequently valuable, it is a fallacy to the ideas the Colorado College community sesses them. That being said, introducing parents want the best return possible on judge that an amazing class cannot hap- propagates, as they have a pronounced in- opposing voices and viewpoints should not their investment. pen in a setting of more than 200 students. fluence on the campus as well. be pedestals for hate speech or prejudices However, an Ivy League degree does Moreover, all rankings inevitably suf- The dangers of an intellectually unified to be pedaled to the community, rather not necessarily guarantee that some- fer from the bias of those who create the community are easy to succumb to. In an vehicles for ideas that may be unpopular one will be “successful” and be granted lists. Editor priorities may differ from intellectual echo chamber it becomes in- to the community to stimulate academic a high-paying—or even low-paying—job. what is important to a certain student. For creasingly hard to personally perceive that discussions and then appropriate conclu- Instead, it only makes candidates more this reason, in order for colleges to prop- you are in such a context. When you agree sions. The more opinions we can bring to likely to be given an interview. erly attract the most well-suited students, with all the ideas you hear, you begin to the table, the stronger and more informed From this calculus, what is missing is the colleges must provide insight about the challenge them less and less and it may we will become as a community. The ideas variability in the nature of schools. Yale is school rather than mere information. It is very well appear that everyone is being that survive the constant debates, discus- completely different from Harvard, and important to acknowledge both the inputs represented at the table because you might sions, and arguments will be much stron- Brown is not similar to Princeton in many and outputs that make a school unique. be unaware of the perspectives that might ger and better representative of our poten- respects. Further, college coaches and Although colleges may often complain need to be there. tial than the ones that are merely affirmed counselors advertise that students should about rankings, these institutions play Great ideas come from rigorous debate by consensus. If we can make this effort to look for the school that would best suit he huge roles in their perpetuation. If colleg- that allows intellectual opponents to test be uncomfortable, we will reap the rewards or she as an individual. However, this pro- es truly want fitted students who actually each other’s ideas and introduce alternate of the insights and thoughts those ideas af- cess is often overlooked by school reputa- suit the schools into which they are ac- perspectives to the discussion at hand. A ford us. We will become a group that thinks tions, which are dominated by rankings. cepted, then colleges will publish honest debate of people who agree is not a debate rather than group-thinkers. Furthermore, “high-ranking” schools data that give students a better foundation at all, but rather a group session of self- across the board try to appeal to rankings for making the best decision possible. Gig Economy Blurs Contractor-Employer Relationship By ROBBIE ADLER hese days, the term “gig economy” seems economy, refers to the sector that comprises well, most workers in this growing sector are in wages. While this grievance seems justi- to have become ubiquitous, even though it is on-demand jobs where workers provide a young, falling in the 25-35 age range. his is ied, contract workers must also be careful only in recent years that many people could service, either in a self-employed manner a demographic which tends to have less se- not to expect too much out of their compa- tell you what it means. his service-provid- or working under contract with a platform. cure full-time or part-time jobs with volatile nies. Uber currently faces a scheduled court ing, contract-based sector of the economy, Such platforms generally fall either into the incomes. For these people, the gig economy date in June, which will determine if it must driven by platforms such as Uber, TaskRab- category of labor-providing services, such as has proven to be a highly efective and con- treat its workers as employees rather than bit, and Airbnb, has been around for quite the ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft, or venient method to supplement their month- contractors. his would require them to some time, but the rise of online communi- capital-providing platforms such as Airbnb, to-month earnings. Flexibility in scheduling, compensate drivers for expenses such as gas cation and smartphone apps has made ac- where contractors can rent out their homes. as well as minimal required commitment and car maintenance. While this would en- cessibility for both workers and customers Much of the draw for customers is the low to contracts that can be added or dropped courage drivers to use a gig job as more of a more convenient than ever. he model has cost of these services compared to more tra- quickly, makes these jobs an ideal secondary primary source of income, it would also drive been wildly successful, with customers ill- ditional service providing companies, such source of earnings. fares up, reducing the draw for customers. ing the market for convenient services, and as taxi cabs. he slash in price can be attrib- I see few downsides to the expansion of Cheap, convenient services are, and always workers consistently reporting high rates of uted to workers’ status as contractors instead the gig-based online platforms. However, it will be, a highly practical boost to the econ- job satisfaction. Recently, however, protests of employees. As contractors, companies is important that companies do not get car- omy and a useful way for people to make and lawsuits seem to have undermined the are not required to provide beneits such ried away with their commitment to cheap some extra cash on the weekends. Given the ground on which it stands, casting doubt on as health insurance. hey also do not need service. In particular, for platforms that view exponential rate of growth in recent years, the long-term eicacy of these companies. to cover compensation for work-related ex- their workers as disposable, voiceless labor they seem poised only to keep expanding. While continued growth for these platforms penses such as gas money for drivers or up- could experience a backlash that results in However, continued success rests on both is entirely possible, the message is clear for keep costs for a house. workers going elsewhere. his month, Uber employers and contractors to keep a clear vi- companies and workers alike: remember Not surprisingly, the majority of gig work- drivers have staged protests in New York and sion of what they are, and resist the urge to that it is only gigs. ers do not use these jobs as a primary source San Francisco, contending an overambi- become too much like their employee-based he gig economy, also called the sharing of income, but rather as a supplement. As tious cut in fares and the corresponding cut counterparts. he Catalyst • The Back Page • February 26, 2016

Colorado Springs Connection: In an effort to better connect Colorado College with Ashley Gillit can be found among the thrifty… so after life experiences, (col- the larger community of Colorado Springs, the Catalyst is featuring one community mem- racks of chic second-hand clothes at her lege, marriage, children, moving) my mom ber each week. We will focus on telling the stories of residents through photographs and boutique, Ashley’s Attic. The store is lo- and I decided to just start our own store direct quotes. cated next to Wooglin’s and Campus Safety and see what happens. We figured we and was started by Gillit after a career at would either do well or fail miserably -- at corporate big-box retailers. “It’s some- least we tried. Ashley’s Attic is open on Fri- thing that I’ve always loved,” says Gillit, the days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays owner, co-founder, and sole employee of from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “College students are Ashley’s Attic. “Fashion, clothes, shopping, fun,” jokes Gillit. “You guys keep me young thrifting, being even though I am young!”

Ashley Gillit, owner and co-founder, Ashley’s Attic

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Math Visitor Student Battle of the Bands Catholic Mass “Doing Time in Educa- Bonils Blood Drive Music at Midday Lunch and Lecture on Talk: Are you a topo- Student bands battle for 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., Shove tion” Lecture by Anna 11 a.m., Perkins Lounge Music students present Edward Burtynsky by logical pool shark? a chance to perform at Deavere Smith, a noted vocal and instrumental Kirsten Hoving pieces during this lunch- he Department of CC’s annual music festi- actress and public intel- Women of Color Panel $17 per person, reservations Mathematics and Com- val, Llamapalooza. time concert. required. Email: jhunterlars- lectual. 3 – 6 p.m., Gates Com- puter Science presents 7:50 -11:10 p.m., McHugh mon Room 12:15 p.m., Packard Hall [email protected] Kathryn Bryant, from Commons 7 p.m., Kathryn 11:45 a.m., Slocum Com- Bryn Mawr College. Mohrman heatre James Tully: “Richard Bonils Blood Drive mons 12 p.m., TSC 122 Taste of the World Gregg and the Power of 3 p.m., Perkins Lounge Annual showcase of State of the Rockies Nonviolence” Spiritual Journeys with Andrew Goldstein foods from many difer- Speakers Series: Peter Philosophy Department’s Shefer Fund Lecture: Rabbi Sarah Schecter and Robyn Tong Gray, ent cultures. Tickets are Gleick: “he Future of annual J. Glenn and “From Institutions to 12:15 - 1 p.m., Sacred Grounds “Empathy, Entrepre- free at the Worner Desk. Water” Ursula Gray Memorial Anthropology: John neurship, and Vir- 6 – 9 p.m., Reid Arena 7 p.m., Celeste heater Lecture. Paul II and the Crisis of Carolyn Finney: “Is tual Worldmaking” and 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Bemis Modern Times” there an Outdoors Di- “Sisters” Great Hall With Professor Russell vide at CC?” 1 – 2:30 p.m., Corner- Hittinger. 2 – 3:30 p.m., Gates Com- stone 131 (Screening Panel: “Doing Time in 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Gates mon Room Room) Education” Common Room Lecture by Anna Deavere Roberts Lecture he Night of Black Arts Smith, a noted actress Downtown Partner- 6 – 7 p.m., Gates Com- 5:30 – 9 p.m., Bemis and public intellectual. ship Speaker Series: Jef mon Room Great Hall 5 p.m., Celeste heatre Speck 6 – 7:30 p.m., Celeste Ben Mink: “he Music Rail Jam heatre Business vs. he Cre- 8 - 10 p.m., Preserve Hill ative Process” “Wild Words: Poetry in 7 – 9 p.m., Gaylord Hall Celebration of Nature” 7 – 9 p.m., Gaylord Hall Cross Town Collabora- tive Concert 7:30 p.m., Packard Hall he Catalyst • The Back Page • March 4, 2016

Colorado Springs Connection: In an Super Dave, who gave no other name besides his performance Cash most times that he performs downtown. “I know a bunch of effort to better connect Colorado College moniker, can be found strumming his guitar on the street corners people downtown. It’s good to see everybody out and enjoying the with the larger community of Colorado of downtown Colorado Springs. Dave likes Colorado Springs, but sunshine,” said Dave. Super Dave greets each and every passerby Springs, the Catalyst is featuring one com- hardly thinks that it is deserving of the number five ranking it with some combination of a “hello partner,” “beautiful day, huh,” munity member each week. We will focus received from U.S. News and World Report in their most recent list and a guffaw. Dave says he plays at different spots all over Colorado on telling the stories of residents through of best places to live. “Colorado Springs is nice but you would think Springs, but chances are the next sunny day that rolls around he photographs and direct quotes. that that sort of thing would go to Daytona or Miami, you know.” will be downtown with his guitar and duckie. Dave plays classic tunes from the Eagles, John Lennon, and Johnny

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2nd Annual Organismal Pikes Peak Regional History Music Department Faculty Meditative Mondays: ANTHROPOLOOZA Campus Nap Time A festival of student ilms in Biology/Ecology Day Lecture Series Lanner Concert Storytime 12 – 4 p.m., Shove Side Chapel We Are Beth-El Nurses: A Visual Anthropology. 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., JLK he Music Department faculty 9 p.m., Shove Side Chapel McHugh Commons Heritage of Caring at the Foot 7 p.m., Cornerstone Screening of Pikes Peak with presenter come together to perform the Room Language House Open Jo Ruth. annual Lanner concert, named House 2 – 3 p.m., Colorado Springs for Max Lanner, concert Rex Matzke Recital 12 – 1 p.m., Language Houses Pioneer Museum pianist and chair of the col- 7:30 - 9 p.m., Packard Perfor- lege’s music department from mance Hall Art History Senior hesis Coburn Unplugged Block 6 1951-1968. Presentations. Coburn Unplugged is a blockly 3 p.m., Packard Hall 2:30 p.m., WES Room event featuring student acous- tic performances and spoken “Voices of Grief” Film Fearless Friday - Baumslag- word. Screening Solitar Groups & heir 4 – 5 p.m., Coburn Gallery 4:30 p.m., Kathryn Mohrman Boundaries 2:30 p.m., TSC 229 he Last Five Years: A Musi- heatre cal Community Gallery and 7 p.m., Taylor heatre Catholic Mass Documentary Screening 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., Shove Chapel “In the Meadows.” INTERSECT 4 – 8 p.m., Cottonwood Center 7:30 p.m., Cossitt Hall for the Arts he Many Faces of Paul Hin- he Last Five Years: demith: A Sonic Symposium A Musical 7:30 p.m., Packard Hall Tickets are available at the Worner Desk. 7 p.m., Taylor heatre he Many Faces of Paul Hin- demith: A Sonic Symposium 7:30 p.m., Packard Hall

INTERSECT Annual faculty choreo- graphed dance production. 7:30 p.m., Cossitt Hall 11

March 25, 2016 Life The Catalyst Alec Sarché Brings Ancient Coins Provide Unconventional Theater to CC Insight into Classics, By SABRE MORRIS History, and Economics Alec Sarché’s call to theater began in eighth grade when he received a lead role By ZASCHA FOX after auditioning on a whim with his best “ e Colorado College bubble,” as we’ve “If you can look at coins and metals and friend. It was a comedic role and in one un- come to de ne it, represents the lack of con- understand what they say, what the im- forgettable scene he put tennis balls inside nection with the outside world due to our ages mean, it gives you an insight into his- of a sports bra and walked across stage. e extreme immersion into the block plan. is tory,” said Mudd, and that can be hard to room  lled with laughter from the audience. usually refers to obliviousness about cur- get otherwise. “Oh my god that’s what I love,” said Sar- rent events in the world, but it also applies The ANA has numerous connections ché. “Being in front of people and making to things right in our backyard. e Ameri- with CC, both faculty and students. They them laugh or cry. I wanted the audience can Numismatic Association (ANA), nestled run a summer seminar every year, during to be with me emotionally.” e Denver na- right between Packard and the Fine Arts which they use CC spaces to host over 500 tive had an epiphany while on stage. He has Center (FAC) on Cascade, is an incredible numismatists. been hooked ever since. resource for CC students. More importantly, there is a connection At Colorado College, Sarché thrives o Junior Alec Sarché,    A S e ANA is a non-pro t educational orga- through the association’s education depart- the energy of the CC community. He truly nization dedicated to the collection and ad- ment. ey host classes “in conjunction audio drama, a piece called A New Season. believes the audiences are incredible and vancement of knowledge about numismat- with the CC summer session, where profes- Sarché works with one or two voice actors dynamic. “ e culture here is so receptive ics, or the study of money. eir building sors will come in to learn more about Latin per audio drama. ey rehearse and perform to upcoming artists where everyone is just on Cascade houses several di erent o ces and we’ll do presentations for them on Ro- in the same week, so the turnaround is very willing to see something, and you don’t including the headquarters of the organiza- man coins.” Roman coins, Mudd stated, are quick. Audio theater at its best is analog vir- have to tell them what it is—they’ll like it ei- tion, the Money Museum, and the associa- one of the best ways to learn about Latin tual reality where audience members receive ther way.” tion’s o cial magazine. “because you can actually handle them and headphones and a blindfold, and listen to a Sarché’s testimony speaks to when he and Originally founded in 1891, the ANA “set hold them in your hands. You can’t hold an vocal track. You enter a theater space without his colleague, James Dinneen, wrote and up its headquarters in Colorado Springs old papyrus tablet.” seeing anything, and interact with the space staged an entire play, Masturbating While in 1967 on land owned by CC,” said Doug- Mudd also does a regular series with vari- by following the instructions given to you Lonely, in their Slocum dorm room. De- las Mudd, the curator and director of the ous professors at the college. He’s currently from the vocal track. is audio piece will go spite the small, 20-person audience knowing Money Museum. His job description in- working with Classics professors Sanjaya up March 31 and runs through April 2. nothing about the play, students still showed cludes “anything from planning new ex- akur and Richard Buxton in their classes In the interest of not revealing too much up. hibits and doing research to prepare for on ancient Greek and Roman history. “I’ll about the audio drama, Sarché explains “ at’s what CC does as a community, it new exhibits, to overseeing the catalogu- come in for an afternoon session and do a that the next one will be about a seed. He fosters this incredible receptiveness to the ing of the collection and management of PowerPoint for them,” said Mudd. describes the writing process as something arts,” says Sarché. “ e people love the weird the museum as a whole.” Knowledge through coins and paper mon- “so close to the subconscious both in prod- stu here. at’s the biggest privilege any art- e museum has several exhibits up right ey is “limited because there’s not a lot of in- uct and in process that you can just put ist could ask for.” now, but its newest one (advertised by the formation on it. But if you know how to get your second idea on paper and polish it Sarché compared CC’s environment with huge banner across from Cornerstone) tells that information, there’s a lot there.” and it’s done.” the greater theater community at large. “It’s the history of the Olympic Games through Mudd’s talks have been extremely well re- “I don’t even like calling the people who very di cult to get your voice heard and let coins and other monetary items. “It basi- ceived by CC students. ere’s something come to audio dramas audience members, people know that you’re doing work, even if cally covers the whole excitement and his- incredible “about being able to handle that doesn’t feel right to me,” says Sarché. “I it’s good,” explains Sarché. “Not that many tory of the Olympic Games from the an- something that Julius Caesar, for example, call them ‘witnesses’.” people are going to see it. A lot more people cient times to the modern day,” said Mudd. once held. From a historical, and from a Sarché’s explanation is that they are re- see it here at CC.” “ ere’s a lot of stu that people don’t know teaching standpoint, it’s really pretty amaz- sponsible in a way for the action that occurs A remarkable performer in TWIT, Sarché about the ancient Olympics, like that it ran ing. It’s always exciting.” during the story. Unlike other forms of the- admits that the members of the improv group for over 1,100 years.” e association’s intentions are clear. ater, “witnesses” live and experience while are his favorite people to collaborate with. “As with all of our exhibits,” stated Mudd, When asked, Mudd replied that “between they are instructed. ere is an unwritten “I’m my happiest when I’m with them, and “we use numismatic items; coins, paper the education department and the museum, contract that they sign with Sarché as they we do all of our best work together,” Sarché money, to illustrate history, because most our mission is to make more people aware enter his audio dramas. shares this with a huge grin across his face. people aren’t really aware of coins, other of numismatics and how it can be useful in His tremendous success in CC’s theater His exploration with a new medium called than that we use them on a daily basis.” their daily lives, and making the connection program and in the Denver theater com- audio theater has also allowed him to work “What I try to do is relate the coins to between numismatic knowledge, historical munity has contributed greatly to the over- with artists that he is unfamiliar with or nev- something they do understand.” The mu- knowledge, and economic knowledge.” In all theater program. His greatest quality for er worked with before such as Soeren Walls seum’s past exhibits have included ones Europe, any scholar with a degree in his- success is: “I say yes. I say this is what I need, and Sam Dahnert, a technician. Sarché on the civil war and ‘treasures of the deep,’ tory or economics is required to have taken I am going to do it, will you do it with me?” stands by the fact that “theater people love which told the stories of ancient buried courses on numismatics, but the same is not As his career at CC comes to a close, Sar- each other and are able to  nd common treasure. They chose this year to launch the true in the U.S. ché plans for a bright future. “Next year is ground no matter where they are.” Olympic exhibit because of the Summer One of the ANA’s current main goals is to career year for me,” he says. e natural performer currently splits Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “It gives peo- make their resources available for everyone. Although Broadway is still a few years his time between two major projects right ple something more than just the sporting Any student with a Pikes Peak library card away, in the mean time, Sarché will start au- now. Rabbit Hole, a theater production that events, it gives a little bit of background to is automatically authorized to borrow books ditioning for graduate school and this sum- opens Friday, March 25 and continues until why these games occur.” from their extensive library. CC students mer will participate in an internship with March 27, is one project that he has invested Mudd believes that coins and metals can take advantage of this for subjects rang- the Upright Citizens Brigade eater. countless hours in. are important because they can teach you ing from classics to economics. Soon after, Sarché will unveil his fourth about something that you’re interested in. The Witch: Unparalleled, Mystical Terror REEL TALK By THOMAS CRANDALL There aren’t many genuinely creepy witch and development influences not only the beyond devout faith and prayer, and and community to acclimate us to the movies (besides maybe Blair Witch Project, production design, but also the writing. bewitchment could also include animals. time period and dialect (which does take which might make you sick). But 2015 His examination of actual accounts of The family’s goat, nicknamed Black Phillip, some time to understand). We’re held at Sundance Directing Award winner Robert people who had been bewitched creates is quite demonic (especially its eyes), and a distance from seeing or understanding Eggers delivers one of the most historically incredibly realistic dialogue, as well as the branches in the surrounding woods the magic, which can be frustrating, yet accurate, chilling horror movies this year in casting British actors to recite dialect serve as the perfect environment for the effectively equates the viewer with the his first-time feature, The Witch. Also the properly. All the performances are witch’s satanic magic. family’s confusion and paranoia about the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, the film impressively understated, particularly by What makes the film creepiest is actually witch’s presence. centers on a 1630s New England Puritan the daughter Thomasin (Anya-Taylor Joy) its treatment of witches as something This distance makes The Witch strangely family torn apart by black magic. While its and her younger brother Caleb (Harvey almost made up. Innocent games like more horrifying in some, but it still isn’t a premise sounds like traditional horror, the Scrimshaw). The parents too, William Thomasin’s playing peek-a-boo with the Hollywood film. Eggers dutifully explores film is far from ordinary as Eggers crafts the (Ralph Ineson) and Katherine (Kate Dickie), baby, or the twins playing “witch,” quickly faith and family relationships in scenes that narrative more like a slow, psycho-drama. deliver devoted performances, looking create massive distrust in the family as they require patience, striving toward a larger The Witch doesn’t give itself easily, but in slightly demonic at times themselves as become helpless to the unfolding events. theme of morality and evil, and an outside submitting to the film’s methodical pace, they try to hold the family together. None of The Witch is most effective in the mundane magic that forces (or exposes) evil to grow you become absorbed into an uncanny, the actors are stars, lending rare credibility actions where we expect something to from within. Once the story takes off (and mystical world of historical detail and to their characters as real people. go wrong, like the father chopping wood trust me, you’ll know), The Witch grabs you realism you’ve never experienced before. The realism of the story also follows or Thomasin’s tending to the goats. and accelerates to a chilling, permanent Eggers’ background in production and in that we barely see the witches, as the Unseen terror becomes scarier than terror darkness you can’t imagine. costume design shows immediately. All film builds suspense through what we itself, and Eggers holds us constantly See The Witch at Tinseltown various the costumes are hand-sewn, with Eggers can’t see versus typical, jump-in-your- uncomfortable of the next attack. times this week, and check back next week using tools of that era and apparently seat moments. In the 1600s, witchcraft With low, constant suspense, the for the sequel to Cloverfield (though quite even flying in a Canadian expert to thatch was more mystical than fact. No one beginning and middle sections of the film unique in its own right), 10 Cloverfield the roofs properly. Five years of research understood remedies for possession do feel slow, taking long shots of the woods Lane. 12 he Catalyst • Life • March 25, 2016

Looking Ahead: Spring ‘16 in Music Summer Festival Preview

NICK’S PICKS By NICK DYE By EBONI STATHAM

Spring Break is officially over. The school album. “Dangerous Woman,” the lead Although festivals happen all throughout to my scene/emo ideas. After looking at this year enters its homestretch towards the single, continues to show her vocal range the school year, the end of the year with the lineup compared to previous years when they summer and ultimately, for seniors, the under R&B production. She also shows her nice weather, more free time, and perfect tried to incorporate hip-hop artists, I can tell real world. Spring is also a joyous time of talents as a house singer on “Be Alright.” conditions for outdoor music provides an they are attempting to be a bit stricter with more daylight, warmer temperatures, and Lil Wayne has already been revealed as a amazing opportunity for those who want to their genre choices but have still included vibrant colors. Yes, there are the stresses feature on the album. Woman will likely take advantage of the many summer festivals. heavier bands as well. of internship and job applications, but be the pop album to dominate the radio a year at Colorado College generally on summer drives this year. Hangout Pitchfork ends with a sense of celebration with the May 20-22 July 15-17 senior calendar, Blues and Shoes, and ELECTRONIC Gulf Shores, Ala. Chicago, Ill. Llamapalooza. Good or bad, the spring Kygo – Cloud Nine (May 13) Top Acts: he Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Top Acts: ANDERSON, Paak & the Free also means more music releases as we M83 – Junk (April 8) Florence + he Machine, Alabama Shakes Nationals, Beach House, Blood Orange, FKA lunge towards summer, and ultimately Kygo rose from Soundcloud obscurity Acts You Should See: Run the Jewels, Lizzo, twigs some big pop radio hits that will be to the forefront of a new movement in Courtney Barnett, Bully Acts You Should See: Shamir, NAO, Kamasi deemed songs of the summer. These are electronic and pop music. Tropical House Hangout Festival occurs right around the Washington, Digable Planets, hundercat the albums to look out for in the coming has taken over radio with Omi and Felix end of the school year and is perfect if you months. Jaehn’s “Cheerleader” remix and Justin want a chance to escape quickly to the beach Personally, I am extremely attracted to the Bieber’s “Sorry.” Now, Kygo will release and enjoy good music. Not only that, but Pitchfork lineup this year as it has a great mix RAP his first official album Cloud Nine this the lineup boasts award-winning acts from of hip-hop, r&b, funk, and other genres. I Drake – Views From The 6 (April) summer. The album has already been many diferent genres and there is sure to be have been listening to NAO and hundercat A$AP Ferg – Always Strive And Prosper fronted by singles “Firestone,” “Stole the at least a handful that will satisfy your needs. on repeat these past months. Not to mention, (April 22) Show,” and “Stay,” which have been hits in Make sure to go with a few friends and book a Digable Planets is performing which features Drake’s album Views From The their own right. It’s likely the Norwegian condo and a shuttle pass before they sell out. Ishmael Butler from Shabazz Palaces who 6 has been in production for quite some producer has another hit or two up his made an appearance on campus last fall. time now. His last official album came sleeve. Sasquatch! he only big downside of this festival is that out in late 2013. He’s been promising the After a long break, French band M83 is May 27-30 you have to ind housing, but if you’re from follow up for quite some time now. Since returning with Junk, a follow-up to their George, Wash. the city, have a friend from Chicago, or mid-2014, Drake has been dropping songs 2011 hit Hurry Up We’re Dreaming. (Well, Top Acts: Disclosure, Major Lazer, A$AP the Airbnb prices are cheap then it is most supposedly for the album beginning with they did also score the Tom Cruise Sci-Fi Rocky, Grimes, Sufjan Stevens deinitely worth it especially for just $165. “0 to 100/The Come Up,” a song that has dud Oblivion, as well.) The album is likely Acts You Should See: Childbirth, been out so long it almost feels like a relic. to be a shift from Hurry Up as front man hunderpussy, Ibeyi, Wet Lollapalooza Now, the Canadian rapper is promising Anthony Gonzalez says he was inspired Although Sasquatch boasts an impressive July 28-31 that the album will be out very soon. by the lack of culture he sees in music lineup, it also is one of the few festivals where Grant Park Chicago The alleged first official single, “Summer and decided to create something fun and you can enjoy music with a beautiful view of Top Acts: Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Sixteen,” is almost a promise that Drake messy, worthy of the name Junk. the striking landscape before you. It ofers Peppers, LCD Soundsystem, Future, Major will release the album in time to name many high proile acts, but if you’re looking to Lazer himself king of the summer. ALTERNATIVE discover some femme-tastic new bands check Other Acts You Should See: Cashmere Cat, Drake is not necessarily going to Radiohead (TBA) out Childbirth, hunderpussy and Ibeyi. MØ, Vince Staples, Haim dominate the summer or 2016 without a LCD Soundsystem (TBA) Because this was one of the festivals that I fight. Kendrick, Kanye, 2 Chainz and Lil These two veteran groups returning to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival did not know too much about, I decided to Wayne have already dropped releases in the conversation have revealed few details June 9-12 ask my friend Jay Hartman what he thought the first quarter. There is also the prospect regarding their upcoming releases. What Manchester, Tenn. about the festival and if he would recommend of A$AP Ferg’s sophomore album Always we do know, is that new albums are in Top Acts: Pearl Jams, Dead & Company, it: Unlike the other popular music festivals Strive And Prosper. (If you were wondering store for this year and the groups will be LCD Soundsystem, Ellie Goulding, Tame in the US (Coachella and Bonnaroo come what A$AP stands for, it’s the album title.) dominating the summer festival circuit. Impala to mind), Lollapalooza is distinctly urban. While Rocky may be the face of the A$AP LCD Soundsystem’s return is a big Other Acts You Should See: St. Vincent, he Chicago skyline acts as a backdrop for Mob, Ferg is pretty much a competitive surprise. The band had given themselves a Lolawolf, Twin Peaks, Papadosio the entire festival, which is one of the best little brother. The harlemite’s first album huge going away party at Madison Square Bonnaroo, one of the more popular summer parts. he festival usually draws a wide Trap Lord was a surprisingly solid album Garden in 2011, documented by the film festivals, will be celebrating its 15th year. range of artists with headliners like Alt-J, he that gave Long.Live.A$AP a run for its Shut Up And Play The Hits. Most thought hey recently partnered with Reverbnation Weeknd, and Major Lazer in recent years. money with hits like “Work” and “Shabba.” they were done for good and would walk and will be ofering free artist submissions he crowds and heat can be paralyzing at The second Ferg album looks to be even away from music entirely. They surprised for bands who want to play at the festival, times, but there are enough places to relax stronger with assistance from Skrillex, everyone at the end of 2015 with a which is a great opportunity for new lesser- in the shade. One of my favorite aspects of Grimes, Schoolboy Q and Future. Christmas song and an announcement known bands to play at a festival that attracts Lolla is the after shows that happen when marking their return. While they’ll be over 85,000 people each summer. the music festival ends at 10 p.m. in smaller POP playing and headlining the major festivals, venues around the city. If you’re looking to Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman (May a new album from them is also in the Vans Warped Tour spend a long weekend in downtown Chicago 20) works. June 22 – August 13 going to a variety of concerts, I would highly The Catalyst considered Ariana Grande’s Not much is known about the new All Over the USA recommend Lolla! My Everything one of 2014’s top albums. Radiohead album. Little new music has Top Acts: 3OH!3, Falling in Reverse, Good The petite singer packs a vocal wallop that come out from the band. A song they Charlotte, Less than Jake, Mayday Parade Overall, these festivals will ofer many dominates her songs with her beautiful intended to be the theme to the latest Acts You Should See: Yellowcard, he opportunities to see some favorite acts and wails. However, her ability to pick excellent James Bond was released last December. Summer Set, Sum 41 discover some new ones. With spring upon production to support her singing may be A looming album is being marked with Vans Warped Tour has always been dear us and summer not too far away, this is the her true talent. My Everything’s follow business moves and URL purchases. They to my heart because it features many of my perfect time to plan a summer trip and invest up Dangerous Woman, originally titled will be returning to festival stages as well, middle school favorites. Although I never got in tickets before it’s too late. Grab your festival Moonlight, comes out this May. Like many of the same ones LCD Soundsystem to go to this festival when it was at the peak clothes, start listening to new bands on the Drake, Grande is setting herself up to will be playing. of my music taste, I always look at the lineup schedule, and grab your friends to take part dominate the summer with another solid and wonder how cool it would be to go back in an unforgettable experience. Album Review: Side Pony — Lake Street Dive By GABE FINE Lake Street Dive’s third album Side Pony it well into Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the loved horn section. he album continues to as “Mistakes” and “Can’t Stop.” “Side Pony” moves away from the jazz-pop that drove the Moon, minus Roger Waters’ eerie British vacillate between this electric, classic rock is more of a straight-up pop song than any band’s 2014 breakthrough album, Bad Self touch. It is obvious that Lake Street is clearly sound, and the ‘70s pop feel, and all the while of the others on the album, and could prob- Portraits. Instead, the Berklee College of Mu- exploring their sixties and seventies rock Lake Street Dive adds their own special touch ably make Top 40 if that were possible. he sic students have created an album that in- inluences. hen, however, the album takes to the songs. goofy lyrics are about nothing in particular, fuses fuzzy electric guitars with pop rifs that a turn with the infec- he weakest songs and that is probably the point: “I rock a side could have come right out of the ‘70s disco tiously catchy “Call of are “I Don’t Care About pony, baby I’m just living my life,” Price tells scene. Your Dogs.” he song, he rock and roll bass line, You” and “How Good it us, and we love her for it. “Mistakes,” on the he album starts of with “Godawful which was the album’s supported by an organ and Feels.” he former starts other hand, is the only song that might have hings,” which immediately tells you that single, jumps right into electric guitar, might as well out promising but in the it well on Portraits. he melodic horn melo- this album will be diferent than Portraits. a seventies pop melody, end feels fragmented, dy takes us back to that soft quasi-jazz sound he rock and roll bass line, supported by an full of strings and a war- be from a diferent band, and the latter has an ex- that gave this band the renown it now has. organ and electric guitar, might as well be bling synth rif. It even until frontwoman Rachael cellent verse supported “Can’t Stop,” in a whole diferent vein, is a from a diferent band, until frontwoman Ra- has a cowbell break that Price’s strong voice reminds by an uninteresting funky R&B song that N.W.A. probably would chael Price’s strong voice reminds us who we accompanies a guitar us who we are listening to. chorus. However, in be- have liked to sample. are listening to. Lake Street Dive is back, this rif reminiscent of the tween those two weaker hroughout the album, Lake Street never song tells us, and though their style is dif- Jackson 5. Lake Street is songs lies the gem, “So strays too far into dissonant rock, and has fun ferent (even moving into a gospel-choir-like clearly making their wide range of inluences Long,” a beautiful slow song that sports a with their pop-rhythms. All in all, one can bridge at one point), the talent and catchi- known, as well as their ability to successfully James Taylor-esque acoustic guitar line over- always return to Price’s exceptional voice, ness that made them so appealing before is play those diferent styles. laid with vocals that might be inspired by which would probably carry any band, let certainly still present. And then, just like that, we are back with a Phoebe Snow. alone one with the talent that Lake Street he album then moves into “Close to Me,” Bonnie Raitt-like rock groove, “Spectacular he last ive songs of the album are all Dive clearly has. a slow jam with a guitar rif that might have Failure,” which is supported by their well- strong, most notably so the title track, as well Rating: 8/10 he Catalyst • Life • March 25, 2016 13 Invisible Presences Exposed in a New I.D.E.A. Space By SAM SILVERMAN Adjacent to the entrance of the Edith Kin- description of artist Eric Lopresti’s work, is ney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center sits a slowly brought out of the darkness by eerily clean white room with a wall of glass, open colorful images of bomb-induced craters to the coming and going of the art and in the vast desert, stained with radioactive knowledge that permeates our community materials that still linger in our landscapes. from the outside world. Standing for Inter- Artist Jeremy Bolen, prominently featured Disciplinary Experimental Arts, Colorado in the exhibit, creates his art upon what he College’s I.D.E.A. space “[goes] beyond be- deines as “an attempt to observe invisible ing a white square,” and in a small space presences.” By relaying ilm exposed to ra- creates “thoughtful connections between dioactive materials and the Rio Paguate the disciplines [of Colorado College],” says River over beautiful prints of Southwestern Assistant to the Curator, Bridget Heidmos. landscapes, he unnervingly exposes his Continuing until May 7, I.D.E.A. space viewers to the worlds around us that we is home to “Atomic Landscapes,” a multi- cannot see. media exhibition depicting America’s de- An exposer of these “invisible presenc- velopment of nuclear weapons and the es,” I.D.E.A. space, Bridget continues, is effects nuclear testing has had on the envi- the voice of culture that “[this artwork] is ronment of the West and Southwest. Call- either speaking to or coming from,” and ing “America’s nuclear story […] one of the thus “makes unique connections” be- most closely guarded secrets in history,” tween seemingly disconnected facets of curator Jessica Hunter-Larsen carefully our world, such as bombs and art. And strung this visual journey together in order these connections exist everywhere, from Photo by Emilia Whitmer to investigate “the role of science in the de- the quiet yet persistent effect the Manhat- velopment of human culture,” and “incor- tan Project continues to have on our pres- art is the string that unites all facets of our Make the I.D.E.A. space part of your aca- porate our nuclear history into our person- ent world, to I.D.E.A.’s upcoming exhibit, culture if we let it. Craft beer in Colorado is demic experience at CC in order to begin to al, cultural, and political narratives.” IntellectuAle Adventure: Craft Brewing + not just beer, but rather an industry “where answer that question for yourself. Art and On the surface, a desert is a desert, but Design. Through this exhibition, Bridget, they really prize innovation and creativity” stories are everywhere, in the smallest and what came before it, and why is it the way along with students Kristi Murray and through “beautiful labels [representing a seemingly mundane and habitual aspects that it is? Atomic Landscapes gives us a Abby Portman, explored “the line between company’s] aesthetic,” and a very inten- of our lives. Something is to be learned blink of understanding that although some- design and fine art” through the lens of tional depiction of “themes from the region from every pile of rocks next to a river, and thing may—in this case, literally—radiate craft brewing. As I.D.E.A. is the space or community,” explains exhibit collabora- from a bottle thrown into a recycling bin. below our visible capacity to see, does not where a silenced atrocity of our country’s tor Kristi Murray. Stories are everywhere when we allow our- mean it does not exist. his “ironic collec- history is somehow integrated with Colo- So “what goes into creating a space in selves to see from the angles of the seem- tive amnesia,” as Jessica articulates in her rado’s unique plethora of craft breweries, terms of telling a story?” Bridget asks. ingly disconnected. Colorado Springs: The Fifth Best “Room” By Emma Donoghue Place to Live in The U.S. Brunnettes On Books By KRIStI MuRRAY & BEccA GASPERONI By SOPHIA PRAY Emma Donoghue’s novel “Room” has U.S. News & World Report released a list bustling as other larger cities. Ana Ortiz, a gained popularity this past year after the of “2016 Best Places to Live” earlier this Colorado Springs native and first-year, says, release of the ilm adaptation in November. month, and Colorado Springs ranked num- “The majority of people here are relaxed, he novel is chilling, haunting, and will draw ber five out of the hundred listings—placing down to earth, nice, healthy people. Life you in and capture your complete attention just under prominent cities such as Denver, here seems so carefree.” Colorado Springs from the very irst page. As a psychological Colo., and Austin, TX. While this may seem provides enough attractions for residents look into trauma, family, and adapting to a surprising to Colorado College students or to stay entertained, however, it also pro- new world, the novel is fast paced and dis- non-locals alike, Colorado Springs does vides a peaceful environment which many tinctly unique. live up to its earned status; it just requires a individuals and families find suitable for he novel is told from the point of view of a different viewpoint to see it as such. In the their needs. ive-year-old boy, Jack, who is held captive in U.S. News profile, Peter Fecteau (a “local Colorado Springs also maintains a rea- a small room with his mother, who he afec- expert”) says: “Colorado Springs might not sonable employment rate (ranking in per- tionately calls “Ma.” he room is cramped, jump off the map as an economic or cul- centage only slightly lower than Colorado illed with a tiny kitchen, a bathtub, a bed, tural hub the way larger cities like Denver as a state) and offers very affordable living and a television. he four walls of this tiny do. But in a quieter, gentler way, Colorado that also might be hard to come by in a space are the only home he has ever known. Springs has much to offer.” larger city. Miriam Weiner, product man- Jack was born in the room and has spent the And what exactly does it offer? As the ager for Real Estate at U.S. News, wrote past ive years living alongside his mother in second-largest city in Colorado, with over that “Top-ranked areas [in the list] not only this enclosed space. Captured by a preda- 600,000 residents, the Springs offers a have steady job markets, but they also have tor years ago, his mother has done her best home to a great number of people—mean- attributes that contribute to a high qual- to provide a happy life for Jack. Despite her own psychological traumas and challenges, she limits Jack’s TV time and helps him stay healthy and happy with physical and mental exercises. Jack has never known a life out- side the one he lives now. he only other person Jack has ever seen is Old Nick, the man who visits the room at night while he sleeps in a wardrobe. Jack’s ive-year-old mind cannot under- stand the reality of the situation, but the read- er learns from his observations that Old Nick kidnapped Ma when she was 19, and she has been the victim of rape and abuse for years. Soon, Ma comes up with a plan to free the two from their imprisonment. he novel follows their escape and their attempts at adapting to the outside world following their freedom. he novel provides an interesting perspective, as Jack’s ive-year-old voice is honest and naïve. Garden of the Gods, Photo by Katherine Guerrero His mind cannot process the horrors and real- ities of their situation, nor can he believe that ing there are definitely prominent selling ity of life—affordability, low crime rates, humans are capable of such malevolence. points. Stunning views, an incredible ar- shorter commute times, and quality health hough disturbing, the novel will surprise ray of outdoor activities, beautiful weather, care.” Colorado Springs is a beautiful, large you with its accounts of true humanity and its Above, the cover of the book. Below, the movie poster a large variety of diverse foods, and lots Southwestern city that offers residents a glimpse into the mind of a young boy. With of history and culture are just a few of the combination of entertainment, friendly her fast-paced plot and convincing narrative chological, sociological, political. It presents assets that bring both movers and tourists and diverse people, and secure living—it voice, Donoghue produces a story that is truly an utterly unique way to talk about love, all the from across the country and world. Several deserves the number five spot in the “2016 unforgettable. he restrictive nature of the while giving us a fresh, expansive eye on the specific attractions include the Cheyenne Best Places to Live” collective list. There novel is part of what makes it so engrossing. world in which we live,” states Aimee Bender Mountain Zoo, the Olympic Training Cen- are some major improvements that could Jack’s narration is limited; he cannot process in her New York Times book review. ter, and Pikes Peak, the 14,110-foot moun- be had (such as pot-hole fixes in the roads), the reality of his situation and has only ever he novel goes beyond simply detailing tain with a railway for easy access to the but as a city, Colorado Springs is pretty known this one room. he physical limitations the horrors of captivity. It provides a unique summit. spectacular overall. As first-year Ortiz says, restrict his ability to understand the realities of glimpse into the bond between mother and The casual lifestyle of the city attracts a “I don’t think I would have liked to grow up living. “his is a truly memorable novel, one son, the acceptance of things you can’t change, number of people as well, since it is not as anywhere else! I love it.” that can be read through myriad lenses — psy- and the struggles of adapting to change.