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The Jesuit University of the Rockies www.RegisHighlander.com , 3rd annual Fun Run races for charity Auction to aid l hurricane relief Andrea Silva Senior Reporter

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have shocked the nation with their destruc­ tive power. Deeply troubled by these natural disasters, members of Residence Life are planning a silent auction of donated crafts and services. The auction will take place during Casino Night, Saturday, Oct. 1, of Parent's Weekend, and the proceeds will be donated to hurricane relief funds. The idea to hold a silent auction was that of O'Connell Hall Resident Assistants Rachel Crowley and Gretchen King. As Crowley explains, inspiration to sell handmade crafts came from her and King's hobbies, and those discovered of their resi­ Photo by Graham Hunt dents. "We were making skirts on the 3rd floor and we found out we had a Participants in the Regis University Physical Therapy Fun Run react to the starting gun on Saturday, September few residents who could sew, so we 24. The annual event is "dedicated to community involvement and overall health and wellness promotion." Each thought to ourselves, 'wouldn't it be year, proceeds from the run are given to a local community partner. The money raised on Saturday's run will ben­ efit The Argyle Foundation, a local group that acts as a steward for the Argyle Senior Living Facility. See Auction on page 2 New events slated Diversity Celebration gets Regis on its feet for Family Weekend

Kathy Korsmo Alyse Warner provided the students of Regis with meaningful. As Sandra Mitchel, the Contributing Reporter Staff Reporter unique exposure to culture elements Associate to the Provost for Diversity, that they might not otherwise be able stated it is a "celebration of spirit as Do not freak out if you walk into The Regis Campus was electrified to experience. expressed through different cultures." class on Thursday and discover that it with the sounds of diverse music fol­ The Celebration followed the Mass This event especially emphasizes has significantly grown in size and lowing the Mass of the Holy Spirit this in the hopes of expanding the feeling unity and diversity on campus. median age. On Thursday, past Thursday. The Diversity of fellowship through performances Performers Jada and Friends rep­ September 28, parents coming to Celebration, now in its second year, that are not only entertaining, but also resented African culture while invigor­ Regis for Family Weekend will be ating and actively involving the audi­ given the option of following their chil­ ence. Audience members joined the dren to class to ensure that their performers on stage to learn a harvest money is being well spent. dance, celebrating the successful har­ Following a son or daughter to class vest of the first crop. is just one of the many options to be A perfomance by Northern and offered to parents this weekend. Southern Plains Indians Dancers and j Other events include an all day habitat Singers followed. Members of this I for humanity build, a bicycle tour of dance group represented more than Denver, a hike at Red Rocks, dinner at six different Native American tribes. the University Club, several Regis Utilizing only drums and their voices, tours and lectures and, as usual, the they brought to life their tribal heritage. traditional golf tournament and casino This group performs at many of the night. In addition, the women's soccer local Native American pow wows and and volleyball teams are both at area conventions. All the performers home, so family weekend participants wore traditional dress and played tra­ are encouraged to cheer our teams ditional instruments. on. The hope for the event was to "enjoy Senior JoAnn Melendez, Student Photo by Graham Hunt each other's company as much as Activities' Special Events Coordinator, Diversity Celebration perform ers Joda and Friends lead audience mem­ what is going on the stage," according hopes that the diverse mix of new and bers through a traditional harvest dance. The event followed the Mass of to Mitchel. See Family on page 2 the Holy Spirit for the second year. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 2 Highlander News------~--'-----;__:..:..:...._

Family from front page Contact the Highlander 2005 Mass celebrated 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 old events will make this weekend not Denver, CO 80221 only fun, but a unique chance to par­ ticipate in "smaller, more intimate Our Mission: groups." As the staff of the Regis University Dave Law, Director of Student weekly publication, the Highlander Activities, echoes Melendez's senti­ we intend to serve the campus and ments, adding that he believes family the neighborhood by providing an weekend is "a great time to get fami­ outlet for the transmission of news lies together and to help them recon­ and ideas. Our publication is nect mid-semester." He is quick to designed to cultivate awareness, point out that family weekend is not understanding and dialogue about just for families. Students whose par­ matters of community importance. ents are not coming are encouraged to participate in whatever weekend activ­ Editor-in-Chief ities they wish to join. They should Chris Dieterich look to this weekend as one that has more options than a normal weekend and should take advantage of these Associate Editor opportunities. Students who are inter­ Justin Parnell Photo by Graham Hunt ested in events can either call or stop Regis University Jesuits procede onto the stage. The Jesuits joined the by the Office of Student Activities to Opinion Editor Most Reverend Richard Hanifen to celebrate the Mass. pick up one of the family weekend Justin Goldman brochures, which have more details Alyse Warner honor the late Dr. John Muth, who Staff Reporter passed away earlier this year. A about the events. Feature Editor & Manager of Family weekend is organized by the remembrance for Dr. Muth, written by Distribution Office of Student Activities, though The Mass of the Holy Spirit was cel­ Dr. Alan Service, a longtime friend and Alyse Warner many different departments and ebrated this past Thursday in the colleague of Dr. Muth, was featured in organizations at the university help out Boettcher Commons by a large crowd the back of the Mass program. Sports Editor by sponsoring activities or talks. of students, faculty, and other mem­ Despite the rainy weather, the feel­ Ryan Caulfield bers of the Regis community. The ing of fellowship was felt by all who Auction from front page Most Reverend Richard Hanifen was attended. University Ministry is "look­ Spotlight Editor ing forward to hav[ing] next year's the primary celebrant for this Mass, but Lauren Maestas members of the Jesuit community also service in the new chapel," according cool if we could donate stuff to the hur­ to Eileen O'Brien, Associate University ricane?"' said Crowley. presided, including the University Senior Reporter President Fr. Michael Sheeran, S.J. Minister. Donations to the auction will consist Andrea Silva The Mass began with the ringing of the The final prayer of the Mass was of homemade blankets, scarves, Main Hall bells followed by a proces­ particularly poignant and was a prayer clothes, cards and jewelry. Senior sion of students from all three of the for all of the people who call Regis Tammy Hackfort, also an RA in Copy Editors schools here at Regis. New Orleans University home in any sense. "We O'Connell, says that donations of Maricor Coquia students from Tulane, Xavier, and ask you, 0 God to Guide the work of services such as dance lessons and Lauren Wojtko Loyola also participated in the proces- Regis University this year. Bring to lawn care will also be auctioned. As of right now, most submissions for the sion. completion the good work begun in Layout Design auction are from residents of During the service, students and each of us- our students, faculty, Amelia Noyes members emphasized diversity administrators, staff, Jesuits, alumni, O'Connell, though all are welcome to through the readings and inspirational and friends. May we use the gifts you participate through donation. Editor of Photography An added benefit of the auction will music provided by the chapel choir for have given us to further justice and Graham Hunt the event. In particular, one reading peace in our world. As your people, be that the Regis University Student was told in six different languages: give us your wisdom and compassion. Government Association (RUSGA) ngrinia, Spanish, Korean, Croatian, Guide us in our decisions, in our stud­ has offered to match whatever sum is Staff Photographers Chinese, and Gaelic. ies, and in our service. We ask this in raised in donation. Already, Jonathan Reinhard The mass also took a moment to your name. Amen" Residence Life has raised $95 from a poker tournament held in O'Connell Staff Reporters last Wednesday with a $5 buy-in. Phillip Sparer The auction will not exclusive to just Jacqueline Kharouf SOA information sessions this week members of the Regis University. Michael Mahon In 1996, the Pentagon was forced to Hackfort says that the surrounding Kevin O'Brien Kevin O'Brien release training manuals used at the community will be invited to participate Contributing Reporter Kathy Korsmo school that advocated torture, extor­ as well. She will soon be placing tion and execution. Among the SOA's posters advertising the auction at This week there will be two informa­ Advertising Managers tional events concerning the annual nearly 60,000 graduates are notorious places close to campus, such as Caroline Herter protests of the School of Americas at dictators Manuel Noriega and Omar Hamlin's, Dubbel Dutch, and Coffee Carrie Anna Cordova Fort Benning, Georgia. Torrijos of Panama, Leopoldo Galtieri on the Lowell. On Wednesday, September 28, and Roberto Viola of Argentina, Juan Junior Ashley Wright, who is submit­ there will be an informational meeting Velasco Alvarado of Peru, Guillermo ting crocheted donations to the auc­ Faculty Adviser from 5 to 7 p.m in ALC room 214. Rodriguez of Ecuador, and Hugo tion, believes that opening up the auc­ Mary Beth Callie, PhD. Thursday, September 29, Eric Banzer Suarez of Bolivia. tion to the community will be an Lecompte, event and outreach coordi­ Regis, as well as many other Jesuit essential part of this effort. "I think it's Our policies regarding sub­ nator for SOA watch, will be speaking universities around the nation have going to be a great way to get the missions and editorials from made the protest an annual event community involved and for them to in the Science Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. the community: "This is a great opportunity for people because of the assassinations and see that we're not just an isolated, rich Submissions are encouraged from to see the complexity of the issue," harm that has been inflicted on university, that we're actually getting our readers. Email submissions to said Brendan McCrann, Romero Catholics and Jesuits in Latin America, out and helping others." [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. House intern and organizer of the notably Archbishop Oscar Romero in While Residence Life could have every Wednesday for considera­ Regis delegation. · 1980 and six Jesuits, their housekeep­ just collected monetary donations, tion. All submissions will be This week's events represent a few er and her daughter in 1989. Crowley, King, and Hackfort believe reviewed to ensure suitability of of the upcoming events to help inform Although in past years the issue has that the creative nature of the upcom­ content and quality of thought. the Regis community about the been particularly palpable at Regis, ing auction will have a greater impact Editorials are the opinions of the Western Hemisphere Institute for with students and faculty forming small on participants. Said King: "I think its author, and therefore may not nec­ Security Cooperation, more commonly delegations, organizers hope to more important to have people doing essarily reflect the views of Regis know as the School of Americas. increase awareness, as well as their something more than just give money, University or the Highlander. Every year in November, Regis numbers. "I would like to see our dele­ to also show that we're connected as sends a delegation of students and gation become a more legitimate a community, and that we can work faculty to Fort Benning, Georgia to movement on campus. We plan · on together to raise the money." "It's an protest the SOA, which trains Latin integrating more graduate and SPS opportunity to showcase their talents American security personnel in com­ students to our cause" said McCrann. and then hopefully benefit hurricane bat, counter-insurgency, and counter­ "I would like to see us move away relief efforts" added Hackfort. narcotics. from being primarily a group of 'radi­ Zachary Garthe, who is an RA on The practices of the SOA have long cals' of the same demographic. This is the 3rd floor of O'Connell, will be col­ been seen as controversial. According not just a social justice protest, but an lecting donations for the auction to soaw.org, SOA graduates are opportunity to broaden horizons and throughout the week. The auction will responsible for some of the worst expand education" said McCrann. be this Saturday, October 1, in the human rights abuses in Latin America. Dining Hall. • Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Highlander 3

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A call for greater transparency in Campus Safety Joe Gass for wanting to be "in the know," but if a Contributing mugging takes place on campus I Columnist would like to hear about it from securi­ ty, not through the opinion section of In response to Mr. the campus newspaper. At the very Haug's editorial in the least, Campus Safety should be September 14 issue releasing regular incident reports to of the Highlander, I feel the need to inform the community of such inci­ speak up that questionable responses dents and .the outcomes being pur­ by Campus Safety are not as rare as sued. Mr. Haug's story is a textbook one may think. I have been a member example of when a general statement of the Regis community since 1999, should have been released. first as a student and now as a staff Is it unfair to request greater trans­ member. I now have a sister who is a parency within the Office of Campus sophomore here. By relaying her story Safety? These issues concern the Regis community, yet they seem to I hope to make my point. Photo by Graham Hunt A few weeks ago, at around 1 a.m., remain largely unaddressed (having she was walking back from the Town the campus looted by a few 19 year This question is perhaps the most important of the many that were asked Homes to her room in West Hall. As olds comes to mind as a nice exam­ as anti-war protesters gathered on the stairs of the she walked back up the long steps in ple). I am asking that the community Saturday, September 24. The rally, sponsored by the 3 November front of O'Connell, she spotted a man be made aware of what happens here. Movement, coincided with similar events taking place from Seattle to crouched in the bushes, dressed head Are the records in campus safety pub­ London. Speakers at the event included a handful of progressive minded to toe in black, staring at her. She lic or private? If they are public, then activists. Highlights included words from Vietnam veteran Mike Collins, froze, terrified. Finally she spoke, ask­ why do things seem to be shrouded in former Army Ranger and a member of Colorado Veterans for America and ing what the man was doing. No a veil of secrecy? How would one gain former U.S. Senate candidate Mike Miles. response, he just continued to stare at access to a record? her. Frightened, she hurried up the It is in the interest of everyone on stairs never taking her eyes off of him. campus to know if muggers and van­ When she got to the top of the steps, dals are lurking around. I think one of she saw several more men against the the problems here is that when a secu­ a north wall of Carroll Hall. Not knowing rity concern arises, it seems to be STUDENTS what to make of the odd situation swept under the rug. If we as a com­ Mi.ratlia's when she got back to her room, she munity were more aware of what was FALL immediately called Campus Safety to happening, we might be able to help report the suspicious circumstances. ourselves, and others. What ends up Day Spa g This story is not too dramatic in and happening more often than not, is that EXPANSION of itself; it is the response that she the rumor mill gets started the day fol­ Body Sl!aop received that tie into Frank's editorial lowing an incident. Unfortunately for and highlights my concerns about Campus Safety, gossip is fed by a lack Campus Safety. After she called this of credible facts, and this consequent­ $12.25 incident in, the officer said that he ly leads to exaggerated stories and a would "check it out." My sister called negative image of Campus Safety. Welcome back back approximately 15 minutes later to Their reputation is tarnished, and will Base/appt, Flex follow up. The response that she was continue to be, until they come forward given was both surprising and discon­ to fill in the gaps. schedules sta££ & students, certing. According to my sister, he There are a number of different fac­ started asking questions that one tors here that I think need to be around classes, WEWSSED would think he should be asking of the addressed. Maybe Campus Safety kids he went out to catch. He actually needs a larger budget so that we may had the nerve to ask her "what exactly install more security cameras or blue sales/service was it that you think they were doing lights around campus. Maybe the offi­ YOU! illegally." On the front page of the cers need to be paid more, or maybe No e?(p nee, September 14 issue of the Highlander, we need more officers on duty. I think -Student massage Director of Campus Safety, Bill that communication is the bottom line. Scholarships l Williams, is quoted as saying, " ... peo­ When there is an incident on campus $45 per hour ple shouldn't be hesitant to call us if that potentially risks the well being of someone or something looks out of the students, it is up to the office of possible -Staff massage place." Well my sister called (twice}, security to keep the Regis community Mr. Haug's friend called: where did that informed (I say this as a concerned All ages 17+, get them? Call me crazy, but isn't the brother and as a member of the com­ $50 per hour reason that we have Campus Safety to munity). Instead, we spend money on keep things safe and secure? things like putting up more statues conditions apply These officers never went out to around campus. Don't get me wrong, Chock ()ut ()Ill' investigate because they didn't feel it this is a beautiful campus, and I really Call NOW posed a threat to this campus, or any appreciate all of the hard work that it ()fher- ffl()Othb' of the students who call Regis home. takes to keep this place up and run­ slledals! In my sister's situation, it turns out that ning, but if it came down to commis­ (303)306-1247 a bunch of freshmen went out to catch sioning another statue or allocating the notorious fox. What if those men funds to the office of campus safety in WWW.work- 4949 Lowell Blvd. were up to more than that? The only order to give a greater feeling of safe­ One block south of Regis. reason that we know that Mr. Haug ty on this campus, I will always pick the forstudents.com I was mugged is because he sent in an latter. 720-855-8858 editorial to the Highlander. Forgive me Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Opinion ______..:.H.:..:.ig~h..:.:l.=a.:..:.nd.:.e:.:r_5:_

The Battle for Tai Afar: The complexity media is corporate-controlled or that approximately 90% Turkmen. of operations in urban environments the mainstream media has a tremen­ According to Gary Lind of the Free dous bias, it absolutely impacts out- Congress Foundation, "Using Kurds Justin Goldman comes. against a Turkish city 1s lrke turning enemy in an urban environment with Opinion Editor The 3rd Iraqi Division was trained by Hutus loose on Tutsis, or the IRA on U.S. trained ISF as the lead element. U.S. Forces to eventually take security Orangemen." We have significant Joint U.S. and ISF operations have responsibilities and allow the U.S. to concerns beyond just the Sunni-Sh1a recently been conducted in order to drawdown. The Iraqis performed well split that threatens c1v1I strife. Amidst the control the northern Iraqi city of Tai in Tai Afar. So much that Iraqi Prime Fourthly, you have a humanitarian tragedies occurring Afar. The city is located about forty Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari came to concern that comes as a result of con­ related to our cur­ miles from the Syrian border. This congratulate the Iraqi's on their per­ ducting MOUT. The U.S. military drops rent hurricane season, we continue operation is just one issue in the chal­ formance. Al-lraqiya television report­ leaflets in advance of missions of this significant military operations over­ lenge that is Iraq. The U.S. Army ed that the Prime Minister "was in Tai scale advising civilians to depart the seas. As a Marine who served in Center for Lessons Learned is one Afar in defiance of a terrorist threat to city. According to the Associated Pakistan and Afghanistan, I follow our example of the high value combat units attack the city with chemical and bio­ Press, the majority of Tai Afar's resi­ operations very vigorously. This past place on after-action reports. It is logical weapons." The insurgent oppo­ dents, "fled before the fighting, and weekend's anti-war protests bring the imperative that we learn from our sition also utilized media. According to tens of thousands are living in tent debate over U.S. presence in Iraq front engagements, Fallujah being a key the Associated Press, the night before cities to the north and the east. Food, and center. Following two Gulf coast example. the Prime Minister arrived, "Abu­ water and medical supplies are hurricanes, the fragile state of The Battle for Tai Afar can offer tan­ Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of Al-Qaeda scarce." The actions that follow the American energy security rests heavily gible lessons for urban operations. in Iraq, posted audio on the internet offensive are crucial. It is critical to on the minds of all citizens. American First off, we have to understand that accusing U.S. and Iraqi Forces of succeed in the reconstruction process forces must secure vital resources the media plays an important role. using poison gas in the Tai Afar offen­ if we are to achieve an end-state in overseas. History will judge those This includes print, television, and the sive." Iraq. whose choices led us into this confl ict internet. Think of the footage of 4 U.S. Secondly, we need to look at the tac­ Lastly, leadership can drive success­ as those with boots on the ground con­ contractors killed and dragged through tics involved. Conducting Military ful operations. The American unit in tinue to face the harsh reality of oper­ Fallujah in April 2004. This clearly Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) is Tai Afar is the Third Armored Cavalry ating in urban environments. impacted operations throughout the difficult. It involves clearing sectors of Regiment. The Regimental The Bush Administration's strategy Sunni Triangle. Media has a great the city, building by building. The con­ Commander is one of our best, for withdrawing from Iraq is training impact on public opinion: look no fur­ cept of using "sweeps" has been seri­ Colonel H.R. McMaster. He is a sol­ Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) so that they ther than last weekend's anti-war ously debated. Both Iraqi and U.S. dier-scholar who can lead such chal­ can guarantee their own security. The protests. One woman, Cindy sources report significant numbers lenging operations. Colonel McMaster Battle of Tai Afar particularly demon­ Sheehan, has become a catalyst in captured or killed, but that many of the is a West Point Graduate with an M.A. strates the challenges associated with organizing the opposition to the war in opposition forces withdrew from the and Ph .D. in history from the University routing out an adaptable, insurgent Iraq. Whether you believe that the city. In this complex "war of ideas," of North Carolina. In May 1997 he how important are body counts? wrote, "Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon On Roberts: Hail to the Chief Previous sweeps were conducted this Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint past May in Qaim and Haditha. This Chiefs of Staff and the Lies That led to Michael Uhrig What Roberts' opponents are con­ raises the issue of what size force can the Vietnam War." According to Ralph Contributing cerned about is that they do not feel we leave to control these cities? Peters writing in the New York Post, Columnist they have enough information to deter­ Often a sizeable force is not an option Colonel McMaster "is the author of the mine exactly what his Constitutional and this has produced criticism of most respected book written by any philosophy is (and, by implication, sweeps as well as our force structure. military officer of his generation." U.S. Life is awfully iron­ whether he will make decisions they Thirdly, there exists a significant con­ operations in Iraq impact nearly all of ic, isn't it? This is the like). However, the role of the Senate cern for cultural strife between the ISF the U.S. government's priorities based first editorial piece I have ever written is not to determine the appropriate way and sections of Iraqi society. The ISF on their cost and scope. Even with and I find myself allied with the most to interpret the Constitution and apply is composed of soldiers representing some of the "best and brightest" like unlikely of people: President George them to laws: that is the role of the judi­ the many ethnicities that form Iraq. The Colonel McMaster, the outcome still W. Bush. Shocking I know, but I can't ciary. What we must remember is that Pesh Merga is a Kurdish militia and a hangs in the balance. help being fed up with the rhetoric of the integrity of the judicial system primary element of the 3rd Iraqi some in the Democratic Party with relies on the Court's independence in Division. Tai Afar is populated by regards to the nomination of John deciding cases in light of the Roberts to be the next Chief Justice. Constitution and not in complying with As most all of you probably already political pressure. This intense public know, Senate Democratic Leader scrutiny and political showboating by Harry Reid has announced his opposi­ Senators only degrades the judicial tion to Roberts' confirmation. 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There shall be a Student Senate, which shall 'Board facilitate student activities at Regis University within the limits placed upon it by this All judicial powers herein granted, and those Constitution. It shall further act as a liaison to that reside in the Regis University Handbook, any faculty and administrative bodies of shall be vested in the Student Judicial Board. Regis and other organized bodies whose Article IV, Section I RUSGA Constitution actions have a bearing upon the members of ~xecutive Cabinet Senate. Article Ill, Section I RUSGA Constitution The High/Ender will feature the duties of the Executive Cabinet in an upcoming issue The Mission The Student Judicial B?ard is responsible for listening and deciding cases regarding student discipline in the Residence Halls. The board provides undergraduate students the opportunity to refute all issues, findings and sanctions they are ac~used o_f by a quorum of four board members. The four board members, or Associate Justices, are nominated by the Chief ~ust1ce and _approved by the Student Senate. The Chief Justice, elected by the students, will conduct all hearings and will only vote in the event of a tie of the Associate Justices. This year's appointed Student Justices are Torie Leone The Purpose Jacqueline Silverman, Anthony Trojan, and Loren Vikse. Riscchie Aran serves as an alternative Associate Justice and The Student ~enate ~ffectivel~ acts as the legislative branch of the Regis University Student Government Association Conly Davidson and Trisha Curtis are the·appointed student advocates. Senior, Jesse Steven was elected as Chief Justice (RUSGA). This ~ody 1s comprised o~ 35-40 voting representatives from all registered clubs and organizations elected last year by the student body. Dave Law, Director of Student Activities, advises the Student Judicial Board. ?lass representatives and_representat1ves from the Executive Cabinet. All ~tudents are welcome at bi-weekly Sen~te meet­ ings, not only to observe in procedures, but to vote on initiatives. Advocate Deliberation Students who are accused may make The Judicial Board or Officer in delib­ The Issues Goals for this year use of Student Advocate(s) that are erating all verdicts must make their nominated by the Chief Justice and decision on facts based on permissi­ Issues debated in the Student Senate appointed by the Student Senate, to ble evidence, including witness testi­ range from advocating for the better­ Goals for this year's Student Senate assist in presenting their case or testi­ monies, written statements, and any ment of campus systems and institu­ are many. Vice President Gallagher other relevant information made avail­ mony. tions and to the allocation of the hopes to increase participation in, able. Student Activity Fee, included in the and awareness of, Student Senate by In addition, an accused student may tuition of all Regis students. A few the providing consistent event program­ select a faculty or staff member to improvements and events brought to ming. Providing group gatherings serve as an advocate during the hear­ Regis over the course of the 2004- such as disc golf tournaments and ing. All advocates are used to support 2005 year by Student Senate action BBQs are such examples. These two the student during their case; howev­ include the extension of Dayton goals aim at providing good steward­ er, are not able to present evidence Memorial Library hours to midnight, ~hip of the campus and increasing and substitute the student's role in the construction of the campus disc influence of the Senate in decision­ asking questions. Appeals golf course and the organization of a making. Instigating a more formal Spring Break trip to Hawaii. Parliamentary procedure into the Students found guilty have the right to meetings is also on the horizon. appeal to the Vice President for Testimony Mission and Student Development. All During the hearing, the Judicial Board appeals must be filed less than three Overseeing Clubs Senators or Officer has the right to hear and business days following the hearing Judicial Board Chief Justice, Jesse and decision made by the Student Vice President Danny Gallagher question the testimony of all witnesses The Student Senate oversees all Class representatives are elected for A Student Senate meeting gets underway on Monday, September 26. Student Senate Stephens, believes that the Judicial Judicial Board or Judicial Officer. Regis clubs. Representatives from commands the Student Senate this nd to the case. All students are required one year terms in the Senate. meets every second Monday in the Nev,,la Center, located within the Fieldhouse, at Board is a critical organization at each club attend Senate meetings and year. Gallagher encourages all stu­ nd to appear as witnesses and give a tes­ ~enator's are responsible for report­ 4:30 p.m. All students are welcome to atte these meetings. Regis because it is "conducive to Appeals will only be granted if the dents to come to Senate meetings timony unless they are excused by a ensures that their club is meeting ing the concerns of their constituen­ the Jesuit values of social justice sanction imposed did not suite the stu­ specified club status requirements. to exercise their right to vote on a legally justified reason. cyto the Senate. Senators must also and integrity." dent's rights as outlined in the wide range of issues concerning Students interested in starting a new complete one community service Standards of Conduct and if they stu­ their interests, noting "I'm always Any witnesses who fail to appear vio­ club must submit applications to project and one open program per dent feels they did not receive a fair willing to hear new voices and late the Standards of Conduct and will Student Senate. Writing a constitution semester. Freshmen Senator elec­ hearing. Moreover, appeals will be ideas." The next Student Senate be referred to the Vice President for and completing a specified amount of tions will take place during the first approved if further evidence has meeting will take place on October Mission and Student Development, Service Learning hours is a stipulation week of October. become available since the initial 10 in the Newland Center at 4:30 who may initiate further disciplinary for maintaining a club on campus. hearing that may affect the results. p.m. charges against that student.

Text by Justin Parnell and Chris Dieterich Art by LaVanda Mireles Photos by Graham Hunt and Amy Noyes Tuesday, September 27, 2005 8 Highlander Sports------Mahon of the h o u r Rangers unable to break losing streak against Metro State Michael Mahon The AL West was interesting for a Sports Columnist while, but it's looking like the Anaheim Angels (89-66) are going to pull it off Ryan Caulfield again this year. The Oakland Athletics Sports Editor Okay everyone, (85-70) have fallen to 4 games out of the final week of first place. This really saddens me On Wednesday, September 21 , the Baseball is upon because I like the A's-young players, Women's soccer team lost to top us. Yes, it's really good pitching and fun to watch. ranked defending national champions here. There is a Maybe they can pull off a miracle. Metro State, 1-0, for the ninth consec­ lot to talk about, so I'll just dig right in. Okay, now let's head over to the utive time. First, we'll start with the American National League. In the final week of The teams went in tied after the first League. In the East, the New York the season, the NL is not nearly as half. However, in the 75th minute, Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are interesting as the AL. In the west, the Brooke Kiefer scored the lone goal to in a dead heat to win the division. With San Diego Padres, with a losing record give the Roadrunners the victory. For 91 wins and 64 loses, both teams are of 77 wins and 78 losses, seem to tied at the top for first place. The Red have an easy pass into the playoffs the 7th ranked Rangers, the defeat is Sox play the entire week at home, with a four game lead and their especially tough as they once again opening with four games against remaining games at home. However, fell short to their Denver rivals. Toronto before the Yankees come to they do face the second-place San The Roadrunners continue to be a town. New York, which has won seven Francisco Giants (73-82) this week. I thorn in the Rangers side as they have of its last eight road games, has to play don't know, maybe something will hap­ beaten the Rangers nine times in a four in Baltimore and will call on Randy pen. Winning the NL West is not row, including ending the Rangers Johnson for the first one. Could we be something to be proud of these days. season last year. headed for a playoff tiebreaker in this In the East, things are kind of inter­ The Rangers have not been able to division? Will both teams make the esting. The Philadelphia Phillies (84- muster a win against Metro State since playoffs through the Wild Card sys­ 72), who have won five consecutive 2001 . If the Rangers are to make a tem? I hope not. I'd rather see the series, still have hopes of catching the run at a national title, they are going to Yanks take it because I can't stand Atlanta Braves (90-67), but their most have to find a way to break this ugly Curt Shilling. realistic shot is probably the NL Wild losing streak against Metro. The In the AL Central, things are really Card. The Houston Astros (85-71 ) Photo courtesy of Regis Ath~etics Rangers will get another chance to heating up, as those pesky Cleveland lead the Phillies by 1 game in the Wild Goalkeeper Joanna Humphreys break this curse October 26, when Indians (92-64) won't seem to go Card Race. This should be interesting. actively defends Regis' goal line. they host Metro State at 3:30 p.m. away. The Chicago White Sox (94-61) The Astros have a tougher remaining She finished with two saves in the are leading the Indians by a slim mar­ schedule as the play at Busch Stadium game. gin of 2 ½ games. The Sox will finish in St. Louis and then host the Chicago their series on the road as they head Cubs to close it out. The Phillies host . T~~~-AJ~~~~~==i°"iimp ~ammi.iiiiimimimiiiiiiiia into Detroit for a three game series the New York Mets and then head to 1Th• W k' and then close it out against the Washington to take on the Nationals. IS ee S ttent1on a Indians in Cleveland. The Indians are I'd actually like to see either team take at home all week and probably can't thisone. llikePhilliesmoreasateam, Player Profile sports wait to host the Sox. This race has the but an NLCS rematch could be pretty potential to be very interesting. I'd sweet. really like to see both teams make it­ Alright, that's a quick summary of re po ~e rs' V I'm calling it right now: the White Sox what's happening around the league I l • win the Central, the Yankees will take as we head into the final week of the the East and the Indians pull away with 2005 regular season. It's been a great The Reg is the Wild Card. Keep in mind, no AL season, and I can't wait for the play- Central team has ever won the Wild offs. Keep watching. High Iand er Card. Rugby For Dummies: wants your tal­ it's like football, ·sort of ents in our Amelia Noyes Name: Victoria Ybarra Staff Reporter sports section. This week in my rugby for dummies From: Arvada, Colorado column I am going to explain the red If you are cards, yellow cards, and those darn ear: Freshman sexy hats that our guys wear during the games. earn: Women's Golf interested in A yellow card is received when a player talks back to a referee or the Major: Nursing this great player makes a repeated offense. The player is then sent to the "Sin Bin" also Family Members: Victoria has an opportunity you : known as a penalty box. The "Sin Bin" Ider sister named Christina (Junior can be found under the goal post of ho plays on the Regis Club volley the offender's team. ball team. can e-mail A red card is commonly seen when a player has two yellow cards, has On the field Motivation: Victoria' highlander@re high tackled, or a player has commit­ motivation is to always do better than ted a violent tackle. And last but not he last time. gis.edu with least the guys that wear those hot hats during the rugby games. The hats are Hobbies: Victoria enjoys playing vol contact infor­ called scrum cap~ They are worn so leyball, listening to music and hanging the players dor ,•+ get their ears ripped ut with friends. off and bleed profusely or get mation or cauliflower ear (It's just gross; trust me Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride you do not want to know what that is). attend one of Commonly seen with a scrum hat on Favorite Quote: "Perseverance, ou during the game are Kevin Campbell, reatest glory, lies not in never falling the staff Craig McCoy, and Joe Keppler. but in rising after every time we fall."

A scrum cap pro­ arlier this year, Victoria was name meetings tects a rugby RMAC Golfer of the Week after post player from ear ·ng scores of 97 and 89 at the Dodg Wednesdays a injuries such as City Community College lnvitationa cauliflower ear, Photo by Amy Noyes This week the Regis rugby team won n Sept 12th and 13th. 5:15pm in hearing loss, their game against bleeding, and 54-3. Their next game will be home at inner ear injuries._..... _. Lo ola 31 Photo by Amy Noyes high noon against UNC on Sunday. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 ___:.=.~-=------Sports------Highlander 9 Ryan's weekly picks Ranger Recap early in the second half with a goal by yan Caulfield Robin Hayes at 50:03. ports Editor Ryan Caulfield However, the Ranger would re-take Sports Editor the lead and hold on to the victory with Women's Volleyball a goal by junior midfield CarrieAnna However, the Rangers battle back Cordova at 81 :01 . In this section, I, and a got a goal from senior forward The Rangers will next host West Ryan will use my Women's Volleyball went 1-1 , this Sven Trautmann at 64:39 to tie the Texas A&M University September 30 omniscience in weekend as they faced Colorado game. Ranger's goalkeeper Rueben at 4 p.m. the field of sports Christian University and Metro State. Martinez made fives saves in his first to pick winners every week. This On Friday, Sept. 23, the women start of the season. Men's Golf week my picks will focus on... defeated CCU in three games (30-26, On Friday, Sept. 23, the men's soc­ 30-23, and 30-25). The Rangers were cer team lost to CSU-Pueblo, 4-1 . The men's golf team finished 6th out lead by senior LaVanda Mireles who NFL week four action CSU-Pueblo took an early first half of 15 teams at the NCAA II Fall had 12 kills and 10 total blocks. Both lead with a goal by Trevor Martinet at Northwest Region Head to Head at were match highs. 31:38. Lock of the Week Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg, The Rangers also got 21 assists and Cincinnati Bengals 24 The Rangers would tie the game Nebraska. five service aces from freshman Houston Texans 3 with a goal by sophomore forward Leading the Rangers was senior Hannah Tautolo. Lucas Grein in the 54th minute. Chris Sylvia who finished tied for sec­ On Saturday, Sept. 24, the women The Bengals come in undefeated However, CSU-Pueblo would come ond at the event with a plus one. This were unable to get their second win in and Carson Palmer is looking like an back with three unanswered goals to was sixth time out of his last seven a row as they lost to Metro State in five early M.V.P. with 8 touchdown pass­ give them the 4-1 victory over the events that Sylvia has either been the games. Metro State took the first two es already this season. While the Rangers. winner or runner up. games of the match with scores of 30- Texans are winless and have The Rangers will next play at St. Also, junior Mile Philpy finished 14th already fired their offensive coordi­ 13 and 30-22. Edwards University on Friday, with a score of plus five for the nator so the Bengals should win this The Rangers would battle back to September 30. Rangers. The men's golf team will one win the next two games with scores of next compete at the RMAC easily. 30-28 and 30-25. A valiant Ranger Women's Soccer Championships in Alamosa. effort was thwarted by Metro State, September 26-27. who was able to squeak out with a 15- After a tough loss to Metro State on Upset of the Week 11 victory in the final game. Sept. 21 , the women's soccer team Detroit Lions 21 The Rangers had three players with took their aggression out on Colorado Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 double digit kills. Junior Rachel Ross Christian University on Friday as they and freshman Kayla Betts each had 12 battered CCU 8-1. The Detroit Lions are coming off a kills while La Vanda Mireles had 10 kills The Rangers' attack was lead once bye week after a disappointing loss in the losing effort. Metro got 24 kills again by senior forward Kate Murphy, to the Bears. The Buccaneers head from Stephanie Allison. who had a hat trick and assist in the into the game undefeated after The Rangers will next host Adams match. Also, freshman Carter Cornett hanging on to a victory against the State College and scored two goals while, Haley Daunis, Packers. However, after a bye week this Saturday and Sunday. Both Laura Leathers and Leah Snyder each and embarrassing lost to the Bears, matches will begin at 3 p.m. had a goal for the Rangers. head coach Steve Mariucci will have On Sunday, Sept. 25, the Rangers his team ready to play. The key fac­ Men's Soccer got another victory as they defeated tor in this game will be the running CSU-Pueblo, 2-1. The Rangers took backs and I think Kevin Jones will On Sunday, Sept. 25, the men's soc­ an early one to nothing lead with a goal have a break out game for the Lions. cer team tied CU- Colorado Springs, 1- by freshman midfielder Leah Snyder at Courtesy of Regis Athletics 1. UCCS got on the board first with a 32:06. Chris Slyvia putting as he finsihed goal by Jeff Halliganat 21 :36. UCCS The Thunderwolves would not go tied for second. would go into half time with the lead. down easy. They would tie the game ·"·'.!,·- •a•ROADS T ~tprogram students II be V1Sittn0

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Sunday, October 2 Family Weekend ends MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY October 1 Rocky Mountain Shootout / Boulder October 22 RMAC Championship / Golden Mound Town WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL October I Adams State Uniersity 3:00 pm ARTS &:. CULTURE October 2 Fort Lewis University 3:00pm October 6 at New Mexico Highlands 7:00pm September 27- 29 The Talent Given Us_/ Starz Film Center Sept. 27-Oc tober 2 Wicked / Buell Theatre MEN'S CLUB RUGBY Intimate Apparel / Arvada Center Sept. 27-0ctober 9 CSU Int'l Invitational Poster Exhibit October 2 at Northern Colorado TBA October 9 Air Force Academy I Sept. 27-0ctober 13 My Way / Garner Galleria Theatre Sept. 27-0ctober 16 The Voice of the Prairie / Victorian Playhouse Sept. 29-0ctober 2 1940s French Cinema / Starz Film Center i! Sept. 30-0ctober 6 Darwin's Nightmare / Starz Film Center October 2 Race for the Cure / Pepsi Center Classifieds

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