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The Jesuit University of the Rocky Mountains A Weekly Student Publication New face on university ad 150 participate in solidarity fast . Chris Dieterich campaign Associate Editor Kaitlyn Gentert From 5:00 p.m. on Nov.17th Staff Reporter until 5:00 p.m. on Nov.18th, approxi­ mately 150 members of the Regis Regis University appeared community participated in a 24-hour yet again on prime time television on Solidarity Fast. The Solidarity Fast was Monday, November 8, 2004 with a meant to unify the campus in aware­ new advertisement. The new ad is ness of global poverty and hunger. sanctioned by University Relations Nate Jacobi, Coordinator of Faith and and promotes Regis as a whole. Justice Activities, summed up the pur­ This television commercial, pose of the event when he explained that "fasting can move us away from created by Pocky Marranzino, a Regis the drive to satisfy ourselves and move alumni, and president of the Karsh & us towards solidarity with others." Hagan Communications advertise­ Sponsored by University ment agency, focuses on the human Ministry, the fast provided students eye and the fact that Regis University with a unique opportunity to gain some sees the world through different eyes. perspective on an issue that is quite The ad claims that, "We all see the uncommon on campus-- true hunger. world though different eyes and learn Sophomore participant, Daniel James, more through those who see things claims that "it's very important to take a differently... what is obvious to one step back and look at how much we may be invisible to another." take for granted. Not having to worry The ad also highlights the fact about food everyday is a luxury that that Regis University is a Jesuit insti­ often goes unnoticed.." tution. The ad will run 109 times The fast began as representa­ through Thanksgiving on a variety of Photo by Sarah Martin tives of various organizations gathered channels- primarily 9, 4, and 2. A performer from the Seven Falls Dancers of Denver exhibits a hoop dance outside the student center for a lumi­ Paul Brocker, associate vice Tuesday in front of the Student Center as part of the festivities celebrating nary ceremony on Nov.17th. Those not president for University Relations, Native American Awareness Month on the Regis campus. The ceremony participating in the fast were encour­ claims that "this new spot is a little bit also included free Indian fry bread and dances which allowed the audience aged to try to give up a single item, of a departure from the past." Lee Ann to participate. A gathering from 4-6pm later that day provided a more in­ such as coffee or candy, in order to Fleming, associate director for Media depth celebration featuring food, music, and storytelling. enhance the unity of the experience. Relations in the Office of Public The fast ended with a Break-the-Fast Affairs, explains that the ad "saves us Regis hosts Middle East debate soup supper on Nov 18th. Though fast­ a lot of money" because this adver­ ing for one day offers a small glimpse tisement company also runs ads for into what it's like to be hungry, the McDonalds and Colorado Lottery. Ed Bessenbacher experience really enlightened many The Regis ad will appear in the same Editor-in-Chief students. Junior Ryan C. O'Neill primetime spots as these companies. reflects positively on his experience Fleming mentions that this ad The Science Amphitheater was and explains that he "got offered food is "just something new, not a replace­ crowded Thursday night during a civil all the time and it took will power not to ment" for the university's past ad cam­ debate over the future of the Middle eat it. There is so much food out there, paign of "We did it all with no football East between George Lopez, Ph.D. yet a lot of people don't have any. I team." This slogan ran on and off for from the University of Notre Dame, and gained a new perspective." more than three years with over­ David Harsanyi, columnist from the Denver Post. The event was spon­ In addition to fasting, students whelming approval from the Regis had the opportunity to donate money alumni. In February, during the begin­ sored by the division of business at Regis, the Notre Dame Alumni club of or exchange meals for charity. Those ning of the Colorado University foot­ with a surplus of meal-plan meals ball recruiting scandal, Regis decided Denver, and the Notre Dame club of Denver. Jinah Kim of Channel 9 News could contribute a small portion of to remove the slogan from television them towards these charities. Early out of respect. Fleming says that the was the moderator for the evening. Questions were submitted prior estimates place the amount raised at ad was never meant to compare $1000. Most of the money will go to Regis with another school such as CU Photo by Ed Bessenbacher to Thursday evening, and Lopez and Harsanyi touched on a variety of issues OxFam America, a non-governmental or be offensive in any way. "It was David Harsanyi gives his take on organization dedicated to finding last­ meant to set us apart from, not com­ involving the Middle East in general, complicated issues associated with most importantly Iraq and Afghanistan. ing solutions to poverty, suffering and pare us with others," Fleming the Israel-Palestine conflict. injustice. explains. (continued on page 2) (continued on page 2) (continued on page 2) ......

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'WIIII ceach classllc ASP or Submissions experllenced proaram- Submissions are encouraged from our .NET •••er readers. All submissions will be reviewed for appropriateness, content, and length by the Editorial Staff to. ensure suitability of content and quality EmaH:.;obs@pallsleysoH . of thought. Email to . tor [email protected]. The deadline Phone: 720-252-9240 .com receipt of letters is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Monday, November 22, 2004 Opinions ______H_ig_h_la_n_d_e_r _3 Wisecracl:?ers Posers and the Boston Red Sox as hell. It was made all the more Bandwagoning not entertaining that this team consisted of a pitcher (one, singular), a dude seen after Marlins' named Pudge, and a bunch of throw­ aways from the . World Series win And if the Rockies got rid of them you can be sure of two things. One, they were not all that great; and two, the John Reif and Brian Schrader Rockies would regret it for one reason Staff Writers or another. Case in point: Larry Walker. The guy started the season on There is a little known Regis the injured list and spent most of the professor that I saw last week wearing season there until he left Colorado for a Boston Red Sox hat. This is funny the Cards, a team that not only went to only because the week before I saw the World Series but also had the best the same teacher wearing a New York record in baseball for the entire year. Yankees hat. Why am I concerned And, while he was there the L-Walk hit you ask? I am concerned because I 100 homers. All of these funny things like the Bo-Sox and have for quite aside, here are the things that didn't some time. Now, maybe people think happen after this improbable win. that I just started liking them because Nobody went out and bought Marlins LETTER TO THE EDITOR they won the World Series and embar­ hats, or Juan Pierre jerseys and I can't I am glad that the issue of the lenges to our positions. The leader­ rassed the Yankees in game seven. figure out why. The only reason that I SOA has made it in to the paper. ship of this delegation even attempted This is not fair to me. It is not fair to the can think of is that their colors are kind I am also pleased that Mr. to have a debate on campus about the people who loved the Sox even when of crappy. Cole urges all students to be educated SOA with a member of our delegation they lost last year in game seven. It is Look, I know that there are about the school. However, it seems and a student who would argue on the not fair to the people who have been some of you out there reading this arti­ that Mr. Cole is making a series of flip­ side of the SOA. However, the oppos­ waiting a life time for a single reason to cle while you should be paying atten­ flops in his arguments against our ing student backed out and no one smile (That reason of course is watch­ tion in class, thinking "Hey, I fiked them "rhetoric." w0uld fill the vacancy. Also, it is illogi­ ing the smug smile fall from Derek before they won." If that is the case Rhetoric is often confused with cal to believe that if someone asked Jeter's face). then I won't call you out I know that empty political talk that blindly follows me why I felt so strongly about the To more fully understand this there are at least two kids in my math an idea. A short trip to the dictionary SOA as to go to Georgia and attempt phenomenon I think that it would be class that have some love for Boston reveals as much. While Mr. Cole to close it down, I would tell them rea­ prudent to investigate the results of and represented before the playoffs requests a balanced dialogue, there is sons for keeping it open. When chal­ past World Series wins ands the effect and kept doing so when we were down little attempt in his article to present lenged as to the reasons for keeping it that it had on merchandise sales and 3-0; you dudes are cool. the other side. Instead, what is given open, I, and I believe other delegation bandwagon fans. The 2003 Series, for I realize that the Series has are comparisons to attack ads from the members, are as honest as possible. example, saw the emergence of a been over for like a month and that last campaign, references to the prob­ There are reasons for the con­ team that didn't even have a consis­ there is really no point to this article, lem of "one-sided, oversimplified argu­ tinuation of the school, and it is worthy tent manager, the Florida Marlins, rise but the Yankees still suck! ments about important topics," and the to note that we are not simply seeking to greatness .. They were not that good very title of the article, which essential­ its closure, but an accounting for all the of a team but at least they beat the ly calls our educational campaign past atrocities and an admission by Yankees. This, by the way, was funny "SOA rhetoric" and distortional. In our government of the mistakes it making such a comparison he insinu­ made while those graduates were ates that the SOA delegation is making training. The legislative work that tlie incorrect or oversimplified claims, yet Regis SOA delegation engaged in last proceeds to say that we are not lying year led to Denver Congresswoman Our All-In-One or giving incorrect information. Shortly Diana Degette co-signing a bill intro­ after validating our firm dislike for this duced to close the school. This bill school, he proceeds again to say that does not specify the wholesale closure College CombosM we are leaving out information about of the school, merely a cessation of the school. What we are in fact doing· activity there until a bi-partisan, bi­ is presenting evidence from the past cameral panel can investigate allega­ Comes with a Two-For-One Rocky Mountain Super Pass* and present as to the activities of grad­ tions of a terrible past. uates who have terrible human rights An open dialogue is the health 5 records. Not only did the school train of the state, and it is necessary that we A Wells Fargo College Combo M package is a smart way to soldiers who became notorious mur­ have one. Both sides must be present­ manage your finances and get the credit you deserve while derers, under a new name it has cur­ ed. Hopefully, when we seek support­ rently admitted several human rights ers of the school next year to take part attending college. violators and dictators. in an honest debate about the SOA, its First and foremost, I do not record, its existence and its purpose, believe it is incumbent upon our dele­ Mr. Cole will volunteer his services, or Each package includes: otherwise aid us in finding someone gation to present an entire history of • Free College Checking"" • Buy one get one free Rocky the school. We present the reason else, rather than engaging in partisan why we demonstrate for its closure, rhetoric. • Free Wells Fargo ATM & Check Card Mountain Super Pass-valid at both which weigh heavily on the murders D. Adrian Manriquez • Free Online Banking Copper Mountain and Winter Park committed by its graduates. Having Member of SOA leadership and dele­ Resorts* said that, we do welcome any chal- gate to the lgnatian family teach-in. • Free Student Visa to card**

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Feature------Highlander 5 Thanksgiving in the potluck. Everybody seems to have an aunt who has a marvelous secret stove Top® 1 residence halls 1 .. recipe. But with the aunt, there is ·------always the inevitable uncle who 1Stuffing I peaks too closely and screaming I I Sarah Martin • • ins who ... well ... scream. So do I Ingredients: I Photo Editor you ~., f a favor and decline with a 1 Seasoning packet I polite ·1e. 11-2/3 cups hot water tering Tuesday night, don't I 1/4 cup margarine I ourself with the thought e a solid 120 hou I I I I I I I I I I

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Please drop of to ask if you want some more turkey your hand turkeys to when they're getting up for ":i.. • 1•1• This day, of all di:,• · the Highlander maibox, for vegetarians all over the world to in the basement of unite. Too often, we cower and the student center, believe we're alone on this day of lbro d, spinach, outside room 1. Be turkey, football, and parades- but I cup Ched ee . sure to include your don't give in! Don't pollute your body I salt and pepper. S • • ,xture with the carcinogens and animal name and hone into pie crust. I products. Stay strong and realize I In a medium bowl, whisk together I that you aren't alone. In fact, your I eggs and milk. Pour _in to the pastry Regis Highlander Photo Editor and I shell, allowing egg_m1xt~re to th_o~- I Senior Reporter are here to back oughly combine wit~ spinach mix I You up all the way. I ture. Bake for 15 min~t~s. I Wondering where you can I Sprinkle top with remaining I find other support? Find yourself a I Cheddar cheese, and bake an . vegan pen pal at vegsource.com. additional 35 to 40 minutes, until I Or, you can align yourself with the I set in center. Allow to stand 10 I Vegetarian Society of Colorado and .. ______I minutes before serving. .I the Rocky Mountain Animal Defense by joining them for a Thanksgiving Day Potluck at the School of Mines. You can find more information at VSC.org. 6 Highlander Sports------_.,;,;,;.:==..,;-~-=:...:~Monday, November 22, 2004 Ranger Top 10 ... Reasons to gear up Replay for basketball season l Nikki Lawson 10. No matter how cold the weather is Sports Editor outside, watching basketball will give After·a 51-67 exhibition loss to you a warm feeling on the inside. I the , the women's basketball team bounced back to 9. The squeaking of shoes and aroma grab an 83-50 victory in their home of popcorn-they can't be beat. and regular season opener against the University of South Dakota. South 8. Students get into games for free, Dakota, the 18th ranked team in the that is glorious. 2004-2005 USA Today/ESPN/ WBCA Division II preseason poll, fell to a 1-1 7. Wolverine hunting season is over. overall record while the Rangers Photo By Graham Hunt The Rangers must now hunt RMAC improved to 1-0 overall. Sophomore guard Denise Lopez dribbles down the court in the Rangers Sophomore guard Diana 83-50 victory against the 18th ranked University of South Dakota. foes such as the Roadrunners and Lopez paced the Rangers in scoring five steals to propel the Rangers to with 33 points and 9 rebounds, while their first 100+ point game in nearly 6. Basketball is the extent of Regis junior forward Lindsay Viall added 22 two years. points and converted five three-point The Rangers will now play sports in the winter, that is now that the attempts. host to Johnson & Wales University on women's soccer season is over. The Rangers will next be in November 23 and Bemidji State action November 26-27 as they com­ University on December 1st. Both 5. As great as tetherball season was, pete in the Colorado Christian games are set to begin at 7:30pm. it had to come to an end for basketball University Tournament in Lakewood. Don't miss Regis as they return home season. u, December 4 to face Bemidji State BASKETBALi: FANS- .2 Q) 4. The Rangers are known for their University at 7:00pm. The men's home game on ;s <( December 11 at 7:30pm ·5, skills ... bow hunting skills, numchucks Also opening the regular sea­ Q) against Fort Lewis will be~ skills, oh, and ball handling skills . son with a victory, the Ranger men's 0 basketball team defeated Johnson & broadcasted live on the ~ 3. With the absence of NHL action, the Wales University on the road by the Altitude Sports and g Altitude Network will be broadcasting score of 105-82. () With an overall record of 1-0, Entertainment Television-§ .-ill~. our men's game on December 11 ! the Rangers got game highs in points Network (Channel 25). So a: L...... ::=---­ 2. Regis Basketball. .. its FANtastic. 1, with 26 and rebounds with 14 from jun­ pack the gym and support the Senior Kent ~rown attempts to steal ior forward Ben Schafer. Senior guard the bait. Against Johnson & Wales, 1. Regis did it all, with two basketball Kent Brown also added 22 points and Rangers on live T.V! the guard recorded five steals. teams.

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Designer Square (3867) • Forme (3875) • Berkeley Trade r (3900) • Simple Foods Market (3901) • Barely Read (3903) blu Toste Java (3937} • Kyle 's Kitchen (4018) • Natural Apothocary (4110) • MOB Cyclery (4272) • Honeycomb Salon (4234) Monday, November 22, 2004 - Entertainment Highlander 7 Odd's & Ed's Seed of Chucky _ .,;___ ..,....,..,.,,....., This column is meant purely for hits the big screen, I want to be in that number... entertainment purposes. It with a vengeance reflects the writer's own views and Stephanie Perez e;;;-"'-'"___,__ imagination. Contributing Writer What up peeps? Can I get the 11? How about a what what? That's 4 The killer doll is back, and his right, straight fror:r, the gangster stre~t family must slay together to stay of rural Missouri, Odds and Eds 1s together. Seed of Chucky is the fifth back in full effect. Yeah I said 'street.' installment of the popular series of But it's a hardcore street. Child's Play horror movies. The film Speaking of hardcore streets, marks the feature directorial debut of there was a debate held last Thursday Don Mancini, creator of the Chucky in the Science Amphitheater, Regis' franchise and screenwriter for all five theater/lecture hall/wedding chapel, movies. and soon to be fencing arena. Did I The film features Chucky, as mention that it is also our theater? Get well as a few other newcomers. Seed real Regis! It's like a living room with of Chucky introduces Glen (voiced by lots of steps, and yet our Liberal Arts Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd), the college puts on plays there? gender confused orphan doll offspring But anyway, so there was a of the irrepressible Chucky (voiced, as debate over the future of the Middle always, by Brad Dourif). The film also East and America's involvement there. introduces Glen's equally twisted bride Photo by Andy Cole I was very pumped up for this event Tiffany (voiced by Jennifer Tilly and Much like Voltron, individual members of the Colorado Symphony because I see this as a very pressing playing herself). Orchestra unite to form a brass quintet! The group brought a variety of issue, especially because there have Raised by a fake ventriloquist, been so many problems with the mid­ Glen has nightmares of his confused music and commentary to the cafeteria for Tht.1rsday Thrills on Nov. 18th. dle-eastern part of campus. Naturally childhood as an orphan. He believes I'm talking about that pseudo-quad that he is Japanese because of a per­ between Carroll Hall and DeSmet. (I manent sign on his left wrist that says also have a very narrow view of the "Made in Japan." While watching an world, anything beyond ALC is scary). interview with Jennifer Tilly and Seriously though, there are Chucky on TV, Glen sees Chucky's some important issues that need to be identical Japanese label and heads for discussed about that section of Hollywood where he brings his blood­ Rangerland, and no, I'm not talking just thirsty parents back from the dead. about trimming those weeds growing The family's dynamics are far up the side of the Science Building. from perfect as Chucky and Tiffany go First of all is the problem with the gnats Hollywood. Chucky can't believe his trying to take over all lines of trans­ son doesn't want to walk in his murder­ portation. Not only are they monopoliz­ ing footsteps, and star-struck Tiffany ing the sidewalks but they totally make can't believe her favorite actress me look stupid when I start freaking out Jennifer Tilly is near-by auditioning for because one of them buzzed my ear or a new movie. Tilly plans to costar with tried to go in my mouth. "Ah! pthfa, Get hip-hop superstar Redman (playing Away From Me You Minions Of The himself), as a rapper-turned-director Don't worry, our crossword puzzles frustrate even rocket Dark Lord! Oh, um, hello Fr. Sheeran." casting a Bible epic of the Virgin Mary scientists. I think the more pressing in which Tilly is determined to headline. issue, however, is the dreaded force Overall, Seed of Chucky is an constantly lurking on those innocent OK movie. I wouldn't call it a must see Announcing the first semi-annual plains. A presence so evil that nothing, movie, but if you are in the mood for not even their bushy tails and adorable some laughs and creative death faces can cover their inner perversion. sequences, then check out this 87 REGIS COLLEGE Of course we're talking about the minute flick in a theater near you! Squirrel Mafia, which has instilled an air of terror over the Regis Middle PUBLIC SPEAKING East. Just last week I saw Don Acorn have his henchman Vito whack a COMPETITION squirrel which had been. interfering with his business of trafficking nuts from the Oak by Loyola to the Willow in Sponsored by front of O'Connell. There were also The Department of Communication and run:iors of a cold-blooded scamper-by The Peace and Justice Studies Program W~1ch sent three squirrels to "sleep with the prairie-dogs." Oh, and our the­ ater is the Science Amphitheater. Wednesday, December 1 Boy did I feel stupid when I fo~nd out that there is actually another 6:30 p.m. ~lddle East with "more important issues" which the debate was actually about. Unless I get pelted to death by Students in each Speech Communication (Com 210) class will nominate 3 top Walnuts between now and next time, speakers/speeches on a topic related to peace, justice, or community developm P!ease remember: big boulders are 1 by November 22 (the Monday prior to Thanksgiving). Each Com 210 instruct : ce for .our campus, but the play isn't will select one ofthese 3 to compete. ailed Fiddler on the Limestone. r~~------, All nominees will receive public recognition in the competition program. How does lunch for Speakers selected to compete will prepare their material to fit into a 7-minute Q $2.99 sound? speaking slot. Combine one of four Every Day Value Judges will include members of both the Regis and greater Denver communiti Qu1znosSus subs with your student free drink deal for a great lunch value. The event will be recorded live and broadcast on KRCX, 101.5 FM radio.

Offer good any time to full-time students. Small drink, wi!h free refills. A regular price entree is any sub (except mini-melts) or dinner size salad. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and the first runner-up. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer good at 7243 N Federal Blvd (West of StarBucks, by Safeway). The winning speech will be printed in The Highlander, Regis University's student-run newspaper. L~~~------~ 8 Highlander Monday, November 22, 2004 The Regis Univeristy Events Calendar Giving Your Life Purpose ... November 22 - December 5

Tuesday, November 23 Men's Basketball: Johnson & Wales 7:30 PM Fieldhouse vs. NJ Nets 7:00 PM Pepsi Center Wednesday, November 24 Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes All Day Regis University Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes All Day Regis University Friday, November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes All Day Regis University Denver Nuggets vs. Spurs 7:00 PM Pepsi Center Saturday, November 27 Concert: R.E.M. 7:30 PM Filmore Auditorium Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Sunday, November 28 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Football: Broncos vs. Raiders 6:30 PM Invesco Field Concert: Yanni 8:00 PM Pepsi Center Monday, November 29 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Denver Nuggets vs. Hornets 7:00 PM Pepsi Center Tuesday, November 30 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Student Instrumental Recital 7:30 PM O'Sullivan Arts Cntr. Peace Market 10- 5 PM 2nd Fir. Student Cntr. Men's B-ball: vs. 7:30 PM Fieldhouse Concert: Bruce Hornsby 8:00 PM Paramount Theatre Wednesday, December 1 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Peace Market 10- 5 PM 2nd Fir. Student Cntr. Student Chamber Ensembles 7:30 PM O'Sullivan Arts Cntr. Men's B-ball: vs. Bemidji State 7:30 PM Fieldhouse Thursday, December 2 , Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Denver Nuggets vs. Cavaliers 8:30 PM Pepsi Center Thrills: Yoga Night 9:00 PM Dining Hall Friday, December 3 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Catholic Spiritual Traditions Retreat All Day Abbey of St. Walburg Student Voice Recital 7:30 PM O'Sullivan Arts Cntr. FSX Freestyle Snocross 8:00 PM Denver Coliseum ! Saturday, December 4 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre Catholic Spiritual Traditions Retreat All Day Abbey of St. Walburg Women's B-ball: Coors Classic Tourn. 7:00 PM Fieldhouse Regis vs. Bemidji State. University Denver Nuggets vs. Heat 7:00 PM Fieldhouse FSX Freestyle Snocross 8:00 PM Denver Coliseum Sunday, December 5 Colorado Ballet: Nutcracker Varies Paramount Theatre

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