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Piles of trash inform institution deposits. Think about that; 40% of can’t offer any of the conveniences that big Ben Quam all of the money deposited in American banks is banks allow, like free ATM withdrawals, free students of their daily Catalyst Columnist controlled by just four companies! And the most check cashing, internet banking, etc? Dennis waste production disturbing part about that is that they’re grow- Santiago with the Move Your Money campaign n his State of the Union address last week, ing; as recently as December 2007 the Big Four opened up several new accounts wrote, “What President Obama said that our govern- control just 32% of the market, and in 2000 I was actually waiting to confi rm was what I Iment faces a “defi cit of trust” with the they controlled only 21%. Their market share already knew. Most community banks con- Elizabeth Findell American people and that legislators need to essentially doubled over the course of nine years. tract with vendors that provide the consumer News Editor end the “deep and corrosive doubts about how If just one of these institutions falters, or takes “convenience” services you’d expect from a Washington works that have been growing for too many risks, it threatens the entire banking bank. These services are part of a mature and he picturesque Worner lawn became a years.” That acknowledgment may have been industry, and that in turn threatens our entire stable support industry that does most of the massive pile of trash on Tuesday, Febru- resonated with Americans more than any other economy. We’ve seen the implications of this under-the-hood stuff for the banking business. T ary 2nd, as CC students learned how part of his speech. There is a defi cit of trust with the current recession. Our economy simply This means that — in practical terms — there’s much garbage they cumulatively produce in a right now, but it isn’t just with Washington. The cannot be structurally stable again until the Big little, if any, loss in quality of service these days single day. Students donned plastic gloves and economic collapse and stagnation is Washington Four have been cut down to size. between a small and large bank.” So you can ventured into the 30 cubic yards of garbage to has left Americans feeling disillusioned about Apart from being too big for their own good, count on the same, or close to the same, level of dig through it and sort out what could have been our ability to create real reform, as well as one’s these four have shown they’re not interested convenience from smaller banks as you do from recycled, composted or reused. The Campus ability to fi nd a job, pay for college, or take out a in being any more sustainable than before the the Big Four. Sustainability Council organized the event, Trash loan. This common anxiety isn’t a partisan issue; recession. They have already gone back to the Whether you’re a Tea Party member or Den- Pile, as a way to kick-start a ten week college it helped Obama get elected president and it has same money making schemes that led to the nis Kucinich is your idol this movement has a Recyclemania contest. helped Tea Parties recruit thousands. Americans crunch in the fi rst place, and have dished out place for you. Liberals see it a chance to fi ght are searching for a way to take control again. CEO and other executive bonuses worth billions. back against corporate greed and exploitation It’s just getting in there The Move Your Money campaign is a grass- For example, at Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf that Washington isn’t responding to, and con- roots movement that has been gaining steam was paid “as much as $18.4 million for his ser- servatives consider it a way of wielding power and getting your hands in recent months because it targets the source vice in 2009,” and executives received bonuses as a consumer to disinvest from banks that “dirty. You become in tune of this anxiety: the big Wall Street Banks. The of as much as $5 million in stock options. Nou- waste taxpayer money on extravagant bonuses. with what you eat and banks that took the risks, brought our economy riel Roubini, award-winning economist at New Members of congress from both sides of the to the edge of ruin, had to get bailed out by York University, said last week, “We are back to aisle have endorsed the idea, including Congress- what you throw away. It’s taxpayers, gave the money to the CEO’s that business as usual, back to excessive and obscene man Bob Inglis (R-SC) and Congresswoman very eye opening to see messed up in the fi rst place, and now have bonuses, back to risky trading, leverage, and the Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). The Move Your Money gone right back to being too big, too risky and illusion that bank profi ts are driven by their own campaign isn’t ideological or partisan, it just that it’s not even a full too greedy. Move Your Money started with the intelligent action.” makes sense. day of trash. idea that the best way for people to challenge In addition to the satisfaction of fi ghting Wall Move Your Money is growing fast, already the “too big to fail” banks is simple: don’t do Street, individuals stand to gain personally from community banks across the country say they Molly Sinnott business with them. The best way we can make moving their money into a local bank or credit have felt the impact of the movement. And sure we aren’t held hostage by big banks is to union. As Move Your Money says, “Community it’s not just individuals getting in on the action, ” take our money out, and open up new accounts banks are more closely connected to the people businesses, churches and local governments are “It’s just getting in there and getting your in local community banks and credit unions. The and businesses who live near them, and they’re changing the way they bank. A bill is circulat- hands dirty. You become in tune with what you beauty of this is in its simplicity, it’s not only in more inclined to make loans they know will get ing right now through the New Mexico state eat and what you throw away,” said sophomore the nation’s interest for us to take our money paid back. In other words, they have the values government that would shift all $2 billion of the Molly Sinnott. “It’s very eye opening to see that out, but it’s in our personal interests as well. that more people would want banks to have.” states checking account to local banks across the it’s not even a full day of trash.” For starters, any objective look at the facts re- Community banks offer individuals a more state. The state currently uses Bank of Amer- Students were encouraged to grab a pair of veals that we’re just as much at the mercy of the personalized experience, you can literally look ica. Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Bill gloves and sort through the garbage to get a big banks as we were before the bailout. Right the owner in the face when you make a deposit Bradbury in Oregon has proposed a “Bank of sense of what percentage of the trash should now there are four major banks in the US, Bank or require a loan. Rates are often as low or lower, Oregon” that would be a “mechanism by which have been recycled. After the whole pile had of America, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, and and don’t forget about all those free toasters the state government would deposit money in been attacked, they found that about 40 percent Wells Fargo, and between the four of them they when you open an account. local banks.” Obama of the total volume was recyclable. control about 40% of all FDIC-insured banking What about the argument that smaller banks

Continued on page 2 Continued on page 7 2 February 5, 2010 News Campus Sustainability Council and EnAct take on trash and water bottles

continued from page 2 capita and recycling rate to rank them. Recy- clemania participants include 607 schools in 49 states, D.C. and foreign campuses in Canada Though the Sustainability Council had intend- and Qatar. ed to sort only enough trash to get a general The Sustainability Council’s efforts this year idea of the ratio, students divided up the entire are focused on waste minimization. CC already pile and all the recycling was able to be isolated. does fairly well with percentage of waste that is recycled. The Trash Pile was intended to be If no one ever thought a real reminder of the amount of garbage the campus creates, and students agree that it was they could make a effective. “significant difference, “It’s very in your face,” said sophomore than nothing would ever Robin Walter. Recyclemania and the Trash Pile come amid get done. another campaign spearheaded by EnAct to reduce and eventually remove, bottled water Carol Earnest from the CC campus. The effort is an environ- mental push against the waste of plastic bottles. ” As a first step in the initiative, bottled water is “Students were so enthusiastic, they had it all no longer for sale at Colorado Coffee. sorted within a few hours,” said Emily Wright, The decision to phase out bottled water the Coordinator of the Office of Sustainability. began as a process of surveying campus “We’re really pleased with our volunteer turnout feelings about water. A survey of 200 people Photos: Ben Mackall this year, it was really engaging.” found that 78 percent supported the removal Students pack trash into bags outside of Worner on February 2. They were lead by The Trash Pile project was designed to raise of bottled water, and 97 percent said that they awareness about Recyclemania, a two and a campus groups Sustainability and EnAct, which tried to demonstrate how much bought bottled water only when they forgot to trash CC produces in one day. half month waste competition between col- bring a reusable bottle with them. leges. Participating schools report waste data “Given this information, we felt that it was ported the effort and allowed EnAct to place angry e-mail, which she attributes to a concern to the program, which uses criteria including necessary to begin some initiatives to get signs and an “installation” bottle of water at that bottled water would be removed without amount of recyclable per capita, amount of to- people thinking about bringing their own the location to explain their effort. Because providing any alternative. tal recyclables, bottles with them,” said Carol Earnest, an they have not yet installed any alternatives, such “That’s not the idea,” she said. “We’re not amount EnAct member. “We felt that the best as water filtration, bottled water is still sold in trying to take away good water from campus.” of trash way to do this would be to Benji’s and elsewhere on campus. Earnest also “I think that creating an environment in per take bottled water out of a notes that drinking fountains can be found in which people are able to think about their con- food place that gets a lot of Worner as well, and are more eco-friendly. sumer choices is a success,” said Earnest. “As traffic.” EnAct hopes to extend the removal of for whether or not CC will actually change the Therefore, EnAct bottled water to the rest of campus, but they world by not drinking bottled water, probably arranged for must first secure funding to provide alterna- not, but it will help bring about knowledge bottled water to tive sources of water, and have no timetable regarding our production processes that we can be removed from for when that will happen. Earnest said that start diffusing into our peer groups. If no one Colorado Coffee. response to the effort has been generally sup- ever thought they could make a significant dif- Bon Appetit has sup- portive. She said she has received only one ference, than nothing would ever get done.” Student becomes homeless to protest ordinance Proposed law prohibits camping on public city lands

Bernadette Stocker the carpentry shop. Cook has long been interested in social Cook’s actions have brought homelessness Guest Writer Cook said he plans to continue sleeping justice. Last year he began bringing firewood to the forefront of awareness in the college outside until mid-March. He is spearhead- to local homeless camps. He found that the gossip mill, as an increasing number of stu- This semester, CC Junior Justin Cook traded ing a campus movement in conjunction with camps had a complex social structure, with dents hear of Cook’s decision and are remind- his dorm room for a tent. Cook set up the Students for a Democratic Society to protest ed of their own warm beds. Worried friends camp where he now lives along a small creek against a proposed no-camping ordinance that Cook views the call Cook constantly, asking him to come over east of downtown Colorado Springs with the would outlaw camping on public city lands. for a warm meal or sleep on their couches. He goal of raising awareness about homelessness. “What role do I play in a society where this challenges he faces in insists that he is doing this because it makes Cook’s new home contains a sleeping bag is going on?” Cook asked himself after the “the midwinter weather him happy. Their concerns are “humane and and pad, several jugs of water, a flashlight, the December 7 City Council meeting at which the heartwarming,” he said, but he is determined backpack containing his clothes, a journal, sev- ordinance was debated. as a chance to experience to continue his current lifestyle. The ordinance has been supported by closer solidarity with the “When you live with less and people are downtown business owners, who say that the homeless. forced to see that, they feel compelled to do There are people who presence of homeless camps deter customers. something and reflect on their own lives,” he don’t choose this life. I Colorado Springs law enforcement, as well, said. “have the privilege to consider the camps a threat to public safety Cook also emphasized that he chose this life- due to problems with waste, drugs, alcohol and politics and a justice system. Cook met people” style for himself, as a sort of “detox” from his choose it, but other’s incidents of violence. However, the proposal who had been on the streets for a few months privileged college lifestyle. He studies and uses don’t. to make such camps illegal altogether has and others who had been in the camp for over technology in the school library after class, but drawn fire from homeless advocates, including twenty years. He said most were desperate to is careful to leave work and distractions when Justin Cook Cook. get out, but could either not find work or were he returns to his tent. He keeps his cell phone “[The homeless community] is a constituency unable to afford rent on minimum wage. off when he is in his tent, making it a place of ” of citizens who have rights and shouldn’t be Cook views the challenges he faces in the personal reflection. eral books and a hunting knife. Every morning, denied a particular lifestyle,” said Cook. “Public midwinter weather as a chance to experience A rally protesting outlawing homelessness the sounds of the city garbage truck wake him space is an appropriate place to survive when closer solidarity with the homeless. will take place on Friday, February 5*, from up at 6 am. He quickly conceals his tent from people are in a situation.” “There are people who don’t choose this life. 12 to 7 p.m. at the City Council building. City neighborhood eyes before biking to campus, “As you gain wealth in your life, you owe it to I have the privilege to choose it, but others Council is expected to reevaluate the ordinance where he takes philosophy classes and works in other people,” he said. don’t,” he said. and vote on it during a meeting on February 9. February 5, 2010 News 3 “We Are Haiti” and Political Science Student Advisory Committee team up to raise awareness on the crisis in Haiti nations can offer, coming to the conclusion The group currently has 18 active members. Emergency Fund provides both immediate re- Rakhi Voria that the United States and other nations can News Editor Each member represents a campus group, lief tools like medical supplies and food as well help in more ways than just financially. including the Black Student Union, Students as long-term support for the people of Haiti. “Community building is a different from for Global Health, Rotaract, PSAC, CRU, The Students remain interested in the redevelop- aid. Community building is what works, not Should the U.S. be providing aid to Haiti? What Greek Community, Student Government As- ment of Haiti, and the large amount of sup- role does the U.S. play in Haiti’s revival? What sociation, HIV Awareness, ORC, North Boys port makes it easy for students to get involved can we as a college do to help? [The discussion] really Enrichment Program, and Interns from the in the relief efforts. Conversations about the current state of shows how much CC Center for Service and Learning. While all “Be well informed of the deconstruction that Haiti took on a broader context Monday as efforts of the group are collaborative, students has been done to Haiti’s economy and infra- “students care about the Courtney-Rose Harris and Marie Blanc cur- structure,” Blanc urged students. CC students came together for a “Pizza and Politics” discussion. world around them. rently lead We Are Haiti. Though the argument was made that other The discussion was organized so that We Are Haiti has aligned with two organi- means of aid besides financial could be more students could educate one another on the Natalie Baumann zations—Partners in Health and the Clin- helpful, in most cases, donating funds is the topic and openly discuss the aftermath of the ton-Bush Haiti Emergency Fund. Partners in only way many people can assist. Financial catastrophic earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince, ” Health provides free health care and education contributions should be made in a responsible Haiti on January 12. The Political Science Stu- in Haiti, in addition to addressing basic social manner: know where your money is going. just throwing money at a situation,” said Mark and economic needs. The Clinton-Bush Haiti dent Advisory Committee (PSAC) sponsored Giannetti, a political science major. “It’s all the event, in conjunction with the newly estab- about supply and getting the right amount of lished student group We Are Haiti. aid out there.” Students from all majors and groups were By the end of the discussion, many students invited to attend the event and take part in the had more questions than answers about the discussion about the current efforts in Haiti. role of foreign aid, security, and the next steps About 30 students attended the meeting and for Haiti. participated. “The purpose of the event was to spark polit- “It was nice to see so many different people ical conversations on campus, outside of class with different backgrounds at the discussion. It and outside of the department,” said PSAC really shows how much CC students care about co-chair Angela Cobian. “We wanted our event the world around them,” said Junior economics to make people think critically about Haiti and major Natalie Baumann. hoped that it would encourage students to The role of foreign aid became a big issue learn more about the situation so they could for discussion, with students questioning actively contribute in some way or another.” whether nations like the United States have a Several other events have been organized on duty to assist Haiti in their struggle for revival. campus to raise awareness about Haiti’s current Some students argued that providing Haiti situation and the role that we as a student body with foreign aid could ultimately prevent the can play. Several fundraisers have taken place country from becoming self-sufficient. on campus by various student groups. On “It’s not like I want to cut aid off; there are Thursday, February 4th, CC faculty members so many people who need basic aid, but in the led a panel discussion on the crisis as well. Photo: United Nations Development Programme long run, are we helping or hurting them?” said Additionally, students recently established the United Nations peacekeepers load a person injured by the catastrophic earthquake CC freshman James Zilenziger group We Are Haiti to raise funds, awareness in Haiti into a truck. “We Are Haiti” and the PSSAC held a discussion about foreign Other students discussed the definition of and support for the people of Haiti during the aid on January 12. foreign aid and the different kinds of aid that aftermath of the earthquake.

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Sarah Albert delivered the artist’s story by first discussing Darger had already started what would become ingly detailed murals depict his fantasy island Features Editor what is known about his personal life, his pro- over a 15,000 page manuscript: The Story where children are trapped in slavery and fession and habits. Henry Darger was a typical of the Vivian Girls, in What is known as the soldiers and “Blengigomeneans” (Blengins—a In celebrating the recent opening of “Seeing “outside artist,” a term which is notorious for Realms of the Unreal, of the Glandeco-Ange- made-up species) fight. The enslaved children Stories,” the newest art exhibit in Colorado connoting the group of recluse, introverted linnian War Storm, Caused by the Child Slave have familiar faces but curious appearances, College’s I.D.E.A. Space, the gallery sponsored “artists who don’t share their art, don’t have any Rebellion. Unsurprisingly, this masterpiece has and are often painted running naked and ter- a luncheon lecture in the Slocum commons family, and don’t have any cultural influences,” never been fully read in its entirety, although rified of fantastical creatures with tails, horns this past Tuesday, February 2nd. Featured explained Anderson, who then launched into a some art historians claim to have skimmed and scales—the Blengins. Some considered speaker Brooke Davis Anderson, a visiting brief account of Darger’s earlier years. most of it. “The truth is, there is so much that Darger was connecting his art to his own professor from Columbia University and the In April of 1892, the artist was born into repetition that it can’t keep readers engaged,” childhood, reflecting back to the state in which Director and Curator of the Contemporary the American midwest, a place and culture Anderson reflected of the novel. he was enslaved as an orphan, which might Center of the American Folk Art Museum, that would prove to have a huge impact on Her faith in Darger’s success resides largely explain why the female-looking slaves have entertained the crowd with an enlightening dis- Darger’s artistic approach. Before he turned in his visual contributions to The Story of the male genitals. An obvious response to these course on the life and work of Henry Darger. five, Henry’s mother died and his sister was Vivian Girls. It is believed that he wrote his male gendered figures with girlish faces was Within the last four decades, this self-taught given up for adoption. His father struggled entire manuscript before beginning to draw, to assume Darger was a pedophile. Anderson North American artist has completely reshaped with the responsibilities of a single parent and but his art career can be followed in correlation argues otherwise, however, and insists his work the conception of American realism art; his chose to send his son away to a boy’s home with his understanding of art—his progres- is very non-sexual: enslaved children fight- works challenge viewers and critics to re-evalu- after failing with his upbringing. The asylums sion is not only obvious from his earlier to ing for their freedom are naked to show their ate the juxtaposition of fantasy, literature and during the early 20th century were infamous later works, but also immensely impressive. vulnerability, not their sexual appeal. “Others image, while also presenting a world of imagi- for having vicious living conditions—physical, Anderson was quick to note that one of the critique the phallus as a way for the children to nation and childhood, war and wonderment. sexual and emotional abuse was common, and most incredible aspects of his success as an be empowered,” she also suggested. Anderson has written and lectured extensively Henry ran away when he was 16 to live with an artist was that “Darger wasn’t limited by his “My work in the past few years has tried in the fields of folk art and African-American aunt in Chicago after a few disagreeable years situation.” Unknown to him were the colorful to dismantle those stereotypes,” Anderson art, but tailored Tuesday’s conversation to the as an orphan. possibilities of modern paints or the preserv- explained to the group, speaking of his nega- pieces that are now being featured in the Edith At age 19, Darger moved into a small board- ing nature of a clean canvas; his salary barely tive reputation as an “outside artist.” She has Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Art Center. ing room and made the Windy City his home covered the essentials of daily living. “He used helped to compile a master collection for the “I am so pleased that the college provides until he died in April of 1973. Although he really bad acidic paper and the cheapest wa- American Folk Art Museum in New York these cultural, intellectual opportunities,” com- made his living through a number of menial tercolors he could buy: five cent brushes and City, which was no small feat. “Everything mented Dr. Trajn Boughan, a Colorado Springs jobs, such as a janitor, dishwasher, and bandage primary colors were his only tools. It was ‘Five was covered in soot from the coal stove in the native. “Dr. T” came to campus to learn more roller for Catholic hospitals, he saved his and Dime’ all the way,” said Anderson. apartment,” she continued, “but the museum about Darger’s vast collection of paintings, real talent for his tiny apartment, which also The lack of quality materials did not seem to has taken a very delicate approach to conserva- fictional writing and autobiographical work, functioned as his studio. By the time he was affect Darger. He even settled for scraps of re- tion: the team’s goal is to preserve the pieces in and was excited for Professor Anderson to committed to a nursing home, a few months cycled paper and pieces of cardboard and wall- the state they are in now for future genera- begin. Accompanied by some 40 plus slides to before his death, his room was full of half a paper as covers for his giant manuscript. Hand tions.” One project Anderson is particularly show the life and works of Darger, Anderson century’s worth of accomplishments. He spent sewn in three other self-made books were 300 excited to see completed is the piecing together spoke to the crowd with a detailed historical his days as a blue-collar worker, his meals at watercolors and collages. These images of his of the murals as they relate to the manuscript. background and a clear passion for her topic. the same neighborhood diner, and his leisurely characters were sliced out of the binding when Because the story is so long and the Vivian Students, professors and members of the hours with only a handful of friends, but his his neighbor and landlord discovered his col- girls reappear in every image, it will be arduous, greater Colorado Springs community enjoyed world included so much more than this. lection, but are now pieced together to create but she has hope from the bindings they man- a free lunch while learning about Darger. She By the time he reached his third decade, large, complete paintings. His broad, surpris- aged to recover and writing on the paintings.

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Gordon Mathewson Rolls Royce is now owned by BMW. Is it more Guest Writer British, or more German? Volvo has been I do not mean to instill fear that cars cleared for Ford’s since 1999, Lexuses and Scions have al- sale in the United States will automatically be of bad If you were to say that you were in love with ways really been Toyotas. Chevy and GMC are “ your Land Rover, most students at Colorado both divisions of General Motors, as are Buick quality, or spontaneously blow up (except for the College would be able to conceptualize the and Cadillac. Similarly, Lincolns and Mercurys Pinto, of course) because the company who makes size and shape of your car. Does it make any are thicker, more expensive Fords. difference that Ford owns Land Rover? Should Jeep could now be considered Italian, as it is the car is owned by someone else, but I find it a bit you have said that you loved your Ford instead? a division of Chrysler, which FIAT, an Italian unsettling that not all cars from General Motors Doesn’t quite have the same ring, does it? automaker, has had a controlling share of since display their true identity. But saying that wouldn’t be right either. The January 2009. Jeep would seem a little out of actual owner of Land Rover is Tata Motors, a place in Florance, but then again so would big are they as trustworthy as Subaru? It seems cally be of bad quality, or spontaneously blow huge Indian car corporation. They bought Dodge vans or Ram trucks, both of which now that for all the types of different cars that exist up (except for the Pinto, of course) because both Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008, so to cor- belong to FIAT as well. out there, money seems to pool into a couple the company who makes the car is owned by” rectly express your love for your Land Rover, The car company Saturn was owned by big pots: Toyota, Honda, General Motors, someone else, but I find it a bit unsettling that and your daddy’s Jag, you might say: “I love my General Motors since it began, and was actually Ford, Volkswagen, etc. Is this ok? Do we want not all cars from General Motors display their Tatas.” started by GM in 1985 in response to the then the quality of our cars to be decided by a few true identity. They are called Cadillacs, Chevys Your neighbor always looks pretty charming growing number of Japanese imports. Yes, it self-interested parties? Perhaps the people of and Buicks, all of which have been infused when cruising around town with latte in hand was “A New Kind of Company,” for a while; it Volvo care about the quality of their cars, but with their own image. Even though GM is still on a Sunday afternoon in his Lamborghini, but operated somewhat independently of GM, and do the people of Ford feel the same passion? calling the shots, these divisions of GM are not in reality, he’s just driving an Audi. Bummer. had a different retailer network than GM did. What if Toyota and Honda and General Mo- advertised in any way as being affiliated with Wait, no, Lamborghini is a subsidiary of Audi, But it was never entirely an independent com- tors and Ford are all really owned by “the Man,” General Motors. Scion has always been ad- but Audi is itself a subsidiary of Volkswagen, pany. If GM had a problem with what Saturn and the whole concept of a “car company” is vertised as being sleek, technological cars that and has been since 1964. So, really he’s driving was doing or if GM was losing money on an illusion? appeal to the 2000 generation of Twitterers a VW. (It might as well have a YEM bumper Saturn cars, they could change in one sweeping I do not mean to instill fear that cars cleared and people who have Facebook accounts. The sticker, placed right next to the Coexist bumper gesture what they saw fit, even if it was detri- for sale in the United States will automati- Continued to page 7 sticker, because they look so nice together.) mental to Saturn. The same metal in your neighbors Lambo None of this is to could have just as easily become some sort of say that there is no crude VW hippie caravan, bursting with hula difference between any hoops, glow sticks and nitrous tanks. of the different types of cars. But I raise the The same metal in question: How much extra effort do you your neighbors Lambo think Toyota puts in “could have just as making a Lexus just be- easily become some cause it’s a Lexus, and how should that affect sort of crude VW hippie price? Are Volvos still caravan, bursting with Volvo’s if Ford tampers hula hoops, glow sticks with their structure enough? Is there and nitrous tanks. really that much of a difference between an Audi and a Volkswagen, It would be obvious who would win in a ”race other than speed? between your wealthy neighbor or a couple of And almost more Phish heads on a way to a show (that is, unless importantly, where is they used the nitrous tanks as rocket boost- your money going? If ers), but there are plenty of Acura Integras you buy a Subaru, then that, when souped up properly, could give the the money is going Lambourghini a decent race. to Subaru division of What does the name of a car really mean? Fuji Heavy Industries, Rolls-Royce was originally owned by the British based in Japan. Who Graphic:Graphic: Erick Erick Nelson Nelson company that came up with the design, but the hell are they, and

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Nick Hawks that the Supreme Court ruled that the limiting that politicians and/or elected judges will not cratically elected leaders and judges to maintain ComDeb Writer of corporate spending on election campaigns is be corrupted or swayed by their corporate a certain degree of impartiality and moral char- unconstitutional under the First Amendment. sponsorship. acter as they are the individuals who are making Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: What Citizens The Supreme Court’s ruling is also notable And it is this last point that concerns me the laws that govern our lives and protect our United v. FEC means for the future of Ameri- because it struck down a provision in the Mc- the most and that I do not feel was adequately civil liberties. While it is impossible to tell at can politics. Cain-Feingold Act that banned for-profit and addressed by Justice Kennedy in his decision this point, I feel that the deconstruction of In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, not-for-profit corporations and unions from summary, especially considering the fact that it campaign finance reform is setting a precedent the United Sates Supreme Court ruled in favor publically airing “electioneering communica- of Citizens United and in doing so overruled tions” 30 days prior to a primary election or 60 past precedents regarding corporate spending days prior to a general election. As American citizens, we expect our on campaign elections, namely, Austin v. Michi- I guess the question I found myself asking democratically elected leaders and judges to gan Chamber of Commerce (1990) (holding that throughout all of this (and I assume you prob- “maintain a certain degree of impartiality and moral corporations were prohibited from funding the ably are as well at this point in the article) is support or opposition of political/judicial can- “why should I really care about a bunch of old character as they are the individuals who are making didates) and parts of McConnell v. Federal Election men and women sitting around in fancy robes the laws that govern our lives and protect our civil Commission (2003). talking about a bunch of legal jargon?” The liberties. A couple of things need to be mentioned answer is fairly straightforward: money talks. before we can really get at the heart of this de- And corporations have a lot of money. was only a year ago that he saw this as a serious for the continuation of decisions that will cision. First, because of the ruling in the 1886 You can argue on a theoretical level that concern in the Caperton case. continue to delegitimize our political system as Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, corporations are legal persons because of their Until this recent decision, the Roberts Court politicians and judges are increasingly enticed” for all practical legal purposes, corporations responsibility to their shareholders, but ulti- has been true to its word in its incremental and to pander to the interests of the corporations are people because they are larger representa- mately, they aren’t because they don’t regularly minimalist approach, but the ruling on Citizens in favor of jingling pockets. tives of their collective shareholders and are consult their shareholders when it comes to United which could have been more narrow therefore entitled to (essentially) all the same their political funding. Furthermore, to give and did not necessarily have to overturn Austin constitutional rights as any other legal person. corporations free reign in their support or op- marks a change in direction for the Supreme Next, as it pertains to the Citizens United position of candidates is morally questionable Court as well as in our political system. case, it is because of corporate personhood because it’s very difficult to make the argument As American citizens, we expect our demo- Take a stand against “too big to fail”, put your money with the people you know

Continued from page 1 ship,” but that there are factors that require a CC and believe they can handle the school’s school is currently building a “portfolio of himself proposed in the State of the Union certain amount of wherewithal from the firm business, and Moore says the school sees the needs” for the re-bidding process that local and speech that $30 billion dollars from TARP national banks can compete for. money will be invested back into local banks to Where CC banks has serious repercussions help get them loaning again. for students on campus. It provides the incen- As students here in Colorado Springs, how tives for where students are likely to put their can we affect change on Wall Street in a serious money. Choosing a local bank also offers the way? The first thing to decide is where you potential to invigorate the Colorado Springs bank. There are lots of good local community community with more money that can cycle banks in our neighborhood (www.moveyour- through local businesses. So what’s the next money.info has a search tool to find banks near thing we can do as students to take on the Big you with at least a B rating from IRA Bank Four banks? Help the institutions we’re in- Rating). The top three for our area are First volved with choose local banks over banks that Commercial Bank on Tejon, Bank at Broad- are “too big to fail,” and that means CC as well. moor on South Tejon, and Colorado Capital If the Administration understands that this is Bank on Cascade. That being said, where you a priority for students, they are far more likely bank as a student at CC depends in large part to put their money into Colorado and not into on the relationship Colorado College has with corporations that needed to be bailed out, and different banks. never learned their lesson. While we’re here at Colorado College currently does its banking CC, take the opportunity to move your money with Wells Fargo, although there is a re-bid- into a local, community bank, and work to ding process planned for next fall. Who the Graphic: Erick Nelson make sure the other institutions, churches, busi- school decides to bank with has a substantial nesses, and schools, that matter to you do too. impact on local incentives for where students the school uses. “When tuition starts cascading pros of working with a community bank. Colo- The Move Your Money campaign offers us the should put their money. The schools current in, that’s a lot of money coming in fast,” said rado College would likely be one of, if not the, ability to restore the deficit of trust Americans agreement with Wells Fargo allows for no-fee Moore, “We need to be able to move a lot of largest customers for a neighborhood bank and feel toward the economy and the government, withdrawals from the ATM in the Worner money quickly.” As well, since the college oper- would receive the star treatment that comes and it does so because it means the change we Center and free check cashing of up to $200 ates a number of classes outside the U.S. they with that, whereas Wells Fargo deals with many seek doesn’t come from somewhere out there, for CC students, staff, and faculty at downtown have to be able to transfer money internation- far larger clients. Moore says that the social it comes from us. Wells Fargo locations. Robert Moore, the Vice ally. welfare of whom they bank with is definitely a President for Finance and Administration, says Despite these unique needs, local banks from consideration in the decision process, especially that CC has a “pretty traditional bank relation- Colorado Springs and Denver have approached if the rates each bank charges are similar. The Is the luxury brand name really worth all the dough

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people paying for the advertisements however, “Denali” series of GMC SUVs and trucks. I Things get more complicated however, when when I realized that the people pulling the have always been affiliated with Toyota, and are question the necessity of needing a third name you are writing a check to a company that present-day financial strings of these compa- the ones profiting. to distinguish the car, a name that does more takes orders from another company: who are nies aren’t the people who started the company To be fair, the issue of different car brands to confuse than it does to aid the consumer in you really paying? When I write a check to a because they wanted to make great cars. could be likened to Hostess cakes. Zebra cakes picking one out. There are a couple exceptions, company, in a way I am congratulating them One day I will buy a car, and that day might are definitely not the same thing as Twinkies, BMW’s have always been BMW’s, and when by giving them my business. I want the people come soon. But I will be more suspicious than never will be, and deserve to have a more you buy one, your money is ending up at their who make the car to receive the benefits, not I already am of car salesmen and the car buy- descriptive name than just “Black and White space station style headquarters in Munich, some random businessman with a nice tie who ing process, and will possibly end up buying a Hostess Cakes.” However, car companies have Germany. Check it out if you get the chance, it might care more about the profitability of the horse and buggy from the Amish couple down different names both for each individual car, looks more than likely to blast off at the first car than about its quality. I already distrust car the street. Or maybe just a bicycle. and for each line of cars, an example being the sign of the apocalypse. companies, but that shred of trust disappeared 8 February 5, 2010 Sports Scratching and Clawing: Tigers look to get back on track against cross town rival Air Force and Meychurst College

Aaron Patterson nesota-Duluth currently holds first place in the Sports Editor This Friday night, at the World Arena, the The past month has Colorado College Tigers will play host to their rival up the street, the Air Force Falcons in a been a tough one for the non-conference series matchup for local brag- “Tigers. After starting the ging rights. The Tigers will also host Mercy- season 12-4-3, the Tigers hurst College on Saturday night. hoped that their success The past month has been a tough one for would carry into the the Tigers. After starting the season 12-4-3, the 2010 part of the season; Tigers hoped that their success would carry it has done everything but that. Friday will mark the 66th time that the Tigers WCHA conference while the Tigers are tied “and the Falcons have with the University of Wisconsin for fourth” faced off against each place. With 25 total points, the Tigers are just other since the rivalry three points behind the University of Min- began during the 1969- nesota-Duluth who has 28 points. If the Tigers 1970 season. The tigers beat the Falcons this weekend it will do little in terms of their WCHA standing but more im- Photo: Colorado College Athletics Department own a commanding portantly it would help them build momentum lead in the series having as they head into a critical stretch in which six another strong effort this weekend against a for power-play goals, with 10 so far this season. gone 52-7-2 overall. More of their last seven games of the season will be talented Air Force team. Another threat, senior goalie Andrew Volken- importantly, the Tigers against WCHA opponents, including first place Friday will mark the 66th time that the ing has started every game for the Falcons this have won all the previous Minnesota-Duluth. Tigers and Falcons have faced off against each season and boasts 2.58 goals-against-average as eight meetings at the The Tigers skate into this weekend’s other since the rivalry began during the 1969- well as a 91 percent-save-average. matchup coming off a superb win against 1970 season. The Tigers own a commanding Meychurst College boasts top scoring World Arena. St.Cloud State University in which they rallied lead in the series having gone 52-7-2 overall. threats in junior forwards Brandon Coccimiglio from a 4-3 deficit to score three goals in the More importantly, the Tigers have won all the and Scott Pitt. The duo has combined for 20 into the 2010 part of the season; it has done third period to win the game 6-4. Aided by previous eight meetings at the World Arena. goals and 31 assists and will no doubt create everything but that. Since the beginning of ” their second ranked power-play offense, the Before last season, in which they lost 4-1 to havoc for the Tiger defense. this year, the Tigers have lost six of their last Tigers took the lead on a power-play goal by the Falcons at Cadet Ice Arena, the Tigers had With little at stake in terms of WCHA stand- ten games including losses to WCHA rivals junior defenseman Ryan Lowery who scored defeated the Falcons 25 straight times. The one ing, the Tigers could use this weekend as a the Univerisity of Minnesota-Duluth, the Uni- the winning goal with just under five minutes and only time the Tigers have met Meychurst momentum builder as they head into a stretch versity of Wisconsin, the University of Alaska to play. Senior winger Addison DeBoer set up was during the 2002 season in which they in which they will face three of WCHA teams, Anchorage, and St.Cloud State University. Lowery’s game winner when he tied the game skated to a 10-2 victory. including a double-header with the University Despite the losses, the Tigers did split all their with seven minutes left to play. Senior winger The Falcons boast top-scoring threats in of Denver to close the regular season. If the WCHA games except with the University of Bill Sweat was again superb as he added two 2008-2009 All-American Jacques Lamoureux Tigers can win-out, or at the least win their Minnesota-Duluth who in early January swept of his own goals as well as assisting Lowery’s who has 17 goals and 17 assists on the season. WCHA games, they could very well be at the the Tigers 2-5 and 1-4. The University of Min- game winner. The Tigers will no doubt need Lamoreax is also tied for second in the nation top of the WCHA come playoff time. Gold in the Cold: USA anticipates Vancouver Olympics

David Mauro will pose in Vancouver. when he won his medals and went into 2006 The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver Sports Editor “On the winter side, [China is] probably with impossibly high expectations. Perhaps open on Friday, February 12 and last until where they were in 1996 on the summer side,” now, with less pressure, Miller will be able to February 2008. The Olympics will be televised With only one week until the Winter Olympics Scherr said at a press conference. “We have capture his old Olympic form. on NBC, USA, MSNBC, and CNBC. are set to begin in Vancouver, it’s a good time been fortunate they haven’t turned their full to look at what this year’s games will bring. focus and energy to the Winter Olympics side.” The United States saw its Olympics domina- Although Canada finished five in the medal tion curbed in Beijing in 2008, when China was count at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, able to win 51 gold medals to the 35 of the U. some experts, including CC economics profes- S. Although the U. S. had a successful Olym- sor Dan Johnson, who has developed an ex- pics and actually won more total medals than tremely accurate economic formula to predict country medal counts, think the Canadians On the winter side, could come out on top this year, due in part to home country advantage. [China is] probably where Nearly half of U. S. gold medals could come “they were in 1996 on from speedskating, where Shani Davis, Chad the summer side. We Hedrick, and Turner Fredericks all look like medal contenders. Of course, short-track have been fortunate they skater Apolo Anton Ohno has proven to be haven’t turned their full dominant, and will give the U. S. a great chance focus and energy to the at gold not just in his individual events but also Winter Olympics side. the relay. U. S. men’s ski team coach Sasha Rearick said earlier this week that Bode Miller will again ski U.S. Olympic Committee in all five alpine events. In 2006, when Miller chief executive Jim Scherr first attempted to ski all five events, he was seen as a strong medal contender. The results, as many remember, were disappointing. Miller the Chinese, 2008 was a sign of what kind of” did not finish or was disqualified in three of his Olympic success China can have in the future. five events. Although it has been eight years However, U. S. Olympic Committee chief ex- since Miller won two medals in Salt Lake City, ecutive Jim Scherr has “great expectations” for U. S. coaches still seem hopeful that he will this year’s team and in interviews with various be able to perform well in Vancouver. He was media outlets has downplayed the threat China practically unknown before the 2002 Olympics February 5, 2010 Sports 9 Colts, Saints meet in “Super Brawl” 44

Photo: Wikipedia Creative Commons, Cpl. MIchelle M. Dickson Peyton Manning hopes to win second Super Bowl this Sunday. Greg Siegel Before the NFC Championship game against Staff Writer the Minnesota Vikings, many thought that the super-star Reggie Bush was back. Nevertheless, What’s on the line in Super Bowl 44 other Bush was once again a non-factor. Aside from than the Lombardi Trophy? Legacy. The New his 28-yard TD catch, Bush touched the ball 8 Orleans Saints are a franchise that couldn’t times for 13 yards. He foolishly refused to sig- Chalk it up! put together a winning season in their fi rst 20 nal a fair catch on a punt return, which resulted years of play. Not even the genealogy of Colts in a fumble and turnover. Reggie Bush won’t be QB Peyton Manning could lead the Saints to a playmaker for the Saints in this Super Bowl. victory, as Manning’s father Archie played for The scariest defensive weapon on either Billiard Hall Specials the Saints from 1971-81. In 2005, New Orleans team is Colts 3-time All Pro defensive end nearly lost the team in the wake of Hurricane Dwight Freeney. This week, a report surfaced Katrina. Their home stadium, the Superdome, mentioning that Freeney has a torn ligament in was badly damaged, leading to a season with his ankle. It is believed that Dwight will end up no Saints home games. Now, the Saints are in playing in the Super Bowl, but who knows how the Super Bowl for the fi rst time in their team’s well that ankle will feel. The vicious pass-rush history. combo of Freeney and fellow defensive end On the Colts side of the fi eld, Peyton Man- Robert Mathis is crucial to the success of the ning is looking to solidify himself as possibly Colts defense. The Saints defense has looked the greatest quarterback of all time. The unbe- very inconsistent this year. Safety Darren lievable thing about watching Manning play, is Sharper will try to lead this defense against that he essentially functions as the Colts’ of- Peyton Manning’s offense. The Saints need to Sat. Ladies Night fensive coordinator. Peyton calls the offensive turn turnovers into points if they want to stick plays at the line of scrimmage based upon how with the Colts. $3 Cosmos & he reads the opposing defense. Already named One of the big keys to Super Bowl 44? The this year’s NFL MVP, Peyton has led the Colts Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins were the only Margaritas to countless 4th quarter comebacks this season, team to play both Super Bowl defenders this as well as a 14-0 start. season, and they played both very well. In Both teams are offensively minded, with Week 2, the Dolphins possessed the ball against Sun. Happy Hour tons of offensive weapons. Both teams are the Colts for 45 of 60 minutes while running very deep at the receiver position. The Colts for 239 yards. However, they squandered their All day (11 am-close) aren’t dependent on WR Reggie Wayne to catch fourth quarter lead when Peyton Manning passes; TE Dallas Clark, WR Pierre Garcon, threw a 45-yard game winning TD pass with 3 and WR Austin Collie are more than capable at minutes left. In week 6, the Dolphins played snagging any pass that Peyton throws their way. the Saints, and took a 14-point lead at halftime. Mon. Free Pool The Saints have an equally talented receiving With a 10-point lead going into the fourth core in Marques Colston, Jeremy Shockey, and quarter, the Dolphins blew another lead, get- with purchase Devery Henderson. Although the Colts prob- ting outscored 22-0 in the fourth quarter. Both ably have the advantage at the quarterback posi- Super Bowl contender coaching staffs will be tion, the Saints have a more powerful running carefully examining these two Dolphins games. Tue. Service Industry Night game. Saints RB Pierre Thomas has had more The Dolphins’ two games against the Super success than any of the Colts backs. Bowl contenders showed that both the Saints $3 select shots & foosball tourney However, Saints RB Reggie Bush is one of and the Colts are comfortable coming from the most overrated fi gures in this Super Bowl. behind. In the Jets’ Conference Championship A super-star at USC in college, Reggie hasn’t against the Colts this year, it was clear that the Wed. College Night made much of an impact on the Saints during game was over as soon as the Colts took the since he joined them in 2006. This season, lead in the 3rd quarter. Neither Drew Brees Happy Hour prices w/ college I.D. he was having another typical Reggie Bush nor Peyton Manning will crack under pressure year, never putting together an 100-yard from when down multiple scores. That being said, it’s scrimmage performance during the regular hard to imagine the Colts failing to meet the season. In the Saints fi rst playoff game against goal that they’ve had their eyes on since day the Arizona Cardinals, Bush looked like a star, one. Although the Saints are a great team with returning a punt for an 86-yard TD, and break- a loyal fanbase which is well overdue for victory, 719-635-2800 Free Pool ing countless tackles on a 46-yard running TD. Peyton is playing as well as he ever has, and 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave. at Lunch! It was clearly the best game of his career, al- I would be shocked if the Colts didn’t bring (M-F) though it was against a defense that gave up 90 home another championship. www.PhantomCanyon.com points combined in 2 playoff games this year. My Prediction: Colts 30, Saints 24. 10 February 5, 2010 Scene Bursting the Bubble: 6th block social substitutes

Kieffer Katz take place on February 25th, 26th, and 27th. Guest Writer The abandonment of the “Monologues” has opened up the examination of sexual politics Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Worried to both genders, allowing deeper and more that your costume for the “Native American personal explorations of what sex at CC really Party” is a little too similar to the one you is. “Relations” is written entirely by CC stu- wore to the “Racist Caricture Party” two weeks dents, via submission and survey, and is sure to ago? Is your liver starting to hurt from weeks both entertain and enlighten (enlightainment?). of binge drinking? As CC’s number one bitter As an added bonus, all proceeds from the show advocate for non-raging social activities, I’m will go to TESSA, a local organization dedi- here to help. What follows is a list of totally cated to fighting domestic and sexual violence. awesome events taking place 6th block, both This way, you can feel morally satisfied about on and off campus. If you’re starting to feel a spending your beer money on a ticket. little burnt out with the cycle of socialization, As hesitant as I am to recommend Arm- or just need to let your body recover before strong concerts, the March 6th performance you get into the self-destructive zone of the of Laura Veirs would be silly to skip. Her final two blocks, try these as an alternative to sound is heavily influenced by the classic another night in the bubble. country and folk acts that so many beloved To start off, if you’re still scrambling for last CC bands(Trampled by Turtles, for one) minute block break plans, breathe a little easier. are indebted to, with a modern edge that is You’d be well served to delay your immediate incredibly engaging. Her 6th and most recent departure from the rocky mountain state by album, “July Flame” not only brings to mind spending Wednesday night in Denver, watching the twee folk sensibilities of Joanna Newsom, Girls at the Bluebird. Their self titled debut, but also features Jim James on backing vocals. “Girls,” was one of the most highly acclaimed While its kind of a pipe dream to expect the indie rock records of the year, coming in at My Morning Jacket front man to put in a guest #10 on pitchforks best of 2009. With compari- appearance, I’ll be holding out hope. 7:00 PM, sons to both Elvis Costello and 80’s darlings 15 dollars with CC ID. The Replacements, it’s easy to see where the Alternatively, you could head up to Denver praise is coming from. As a bonus, the opening for the Denver Rootsfest, a night of good act might be better than the headliner. The feeling bluegrass and folk tunes at the Ellie Smith Westerns, four teens from Chicago, play Caulkins Opera House, featuring Jim Lauder- incredibly frenetic lo-fi power pop that ranks dale, Judy Collins, Neko Case, Paper Bird, and up there with The Buzzcocks, and the tragically Trace Bundy. Normally I would say that Neko abbreviated career of The Exploding Hearts. Case is the big draw, as a completely fantastic They sound like drinking 40’s in the park with female folk singer/songwriter, known equally your high school girlfriend- in the best way for her phenomenal solo records and involve- possible. ment in Indie super-group The New Pornog- Once 6th block gets underway, the visit- raphers. Somehow though, I think most of the ing writers series is bringing poet and Denver student body would find more appeal in the resident Mark Irwin to Gates Common room Bluegrass of Jim Lauderdale, a long time musi- at 7:00 PM on the 18th. As with most visiting cian who, among other things, is working on writers events, there will be a reading from bluegrass reinterpretations of “Workingman’s his works, followed by a Q&A session. It is Dead” and “American Beauty,”, an eerily strongly encouraged that you join the flock of perfect summation of CC’s taste. Judy Collins aspiring writers and poetic souls to hear what has been performing since the age of 13(she’s the man has to say. Irwin, whose work Senior now 70) and will provide a 60’s protest folk Erik Hanks describes as “Highly contemplative revival sound, which, while possibly lacking in While these poster boards are scattered across campus, this may be the first time and naturalistic with a strong emphasis on the relevance, has limitless nostalgic appeal. Paper you’ve ever looked at one. Photo: Annie Hanson self,” has won numerous awards in his decades Bird and Trace Bundy round out the lineup long career. with modern influenced roots music, roots that The yearly tradition of “The Vagina Mono- are planted firmly in the Colorado soil they’ve sell out. will have more to talk about than yesterday’s logues” has ended for the time being, but for- grown in. Tickets start at $45, but for this many So, take a break from the scene of being wasted night at the Twamp. Recollections of tunately, a replacement has come forward. “Re- great acts, you’re probably underpaying. Neko seen at CC, and get yourself up to Denver. En- awesome concerts and events will be cherished lations”, a performance piece examining sexual Case alone would usually run you at least $30 joy a cultural experience on campus. Heck, just much more highly; your best memories aren’t and gender relations at Colorado College, will for a solo show, and this is way less likely to do something; delight that you and your friends going to be the ones you barely remember.

DINERDINER LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Corner of Bijou & Nevada Across from Acacia Park 11PM - 4:30am ish February 5, 2010 Scene 11

Yay for Imperialism!

Nick Hawks As far as Imperial Porters go, this one fits taste of alcohol on the tongue. that successfully combines the bread-like fla- Staff Writer the bill in that the robust interplay of classic Like I said, this is not the most intense Impe- vors of a strong pilsner with the distinct citrus flavors are still present, but it is a little on rial Porter that I’ve ever had (try Flying Dog’s and floral notes of a generously hopped IPA Ellie Wood the weaker side (which actually works to the “Gonzo”), but it is definitely more accessible (with the addition of roasted caramel malts and Guest Writer consumer’s advantage as it makes the beer than most without losing its classically robust apricots). surprisingly drinkable for being 8 % ABV). character. The beer is a bit heavier with a smooth While there are a number of different defini- Nefarious is a moderately heavy beer that Krampus Imperial Helles Lager mouthfeel and a crispness that makes it quite tions of “imperial” as an adjective, I believe is exceptionally opaque with rich mahogany Imperial Pilsner, 9.0% ABV refreshing. I would highly recommend this beer the one that is most pertinent to our discussion coloration that can only be noticed on the Southern Tier Brewing Company or this style beer to anyone particularly fond of this week is “befitting an emperor or empress; sides and bottom of the glass. The beer pours Lakewood, NY either pilsners or IPAs as it really captures the regal; majestic; very fine or grand; magnificent.” a creamy tan colored, medium-sized head that best of both. This adjective then applied to different styles leaves only a minimal amount of lacing. So whilst spending some time over Christ- Ruination IPA of beer basically translates to “more intense” in When I drink a beer, and especially when I mas break back in Minnesota, I set out on a Imperial IPA, 7.70% ABV regards to the character of the hops, malts, and drink an Imperial style beer, I’m looking for mission to find new beers and breweries that Stone Brewing Company alcohol content. a couple of things. The first is a complexity I had never been exposed to here in Colorado. Escondido, CA The more recent trend of “imperializing” of flavors that all complement each other. Krampus was one of the discoveries for me in traditional style beers perfectly captures the The second is a full flavor experience. Now, I both respects. I had never heard of Southern Have you ever tasted beer nirvana? Imbibed American brewers shift away from German understand that “full flavor experience” may Tier nor had I ever even imagined an Imperial yourself with a draught of liquid manna? traditionalism (a strict standard of using only seem abstract, but it’s really not. What I mean Pilsner. Ruined yourself on the lips of a slippery three ingredients: water, malts, and hops) as is that I’m looking for a beer that has a begin- I was hesitant initially, to say the least, as I bottle? Ruination IPA is the imperial IPA that brewers strive to push the proverbial envelope ning, middle and an end and I want to be able have regularly been disappointed by the overall dethrones all other beers. A liquid poem to the of flavors and the overall beer tasting experi- to feel the transition from one stage to the next. “beeriness” and general lack of character in glory of the hop, if you will. ence. And God knows that we at the Catalyst Nefarious does just that. pilsners, but this was different. So very, very With the aroma of a freshly split grapefruit, love our crazy obscure flavors. Initially upon tasting, there are strong flavors different. the bitter Columbus and Centennial hops of Sip slowly to really enjoy the complexities of of roasted/burnt malts, bittersweet chocolate, For being 9.0%, the alcohol was masked this California-made beer hit you over the head these beers. And, by default, you’ll be drinking and a little coffee and a slight hint of alcohol. almost too well by the complexities of the dif- on the first sip. As the onslaught of bitter- responsibly! As you continue to exhale (after swallowing the ferent flavors. The beer poured a darker copper ness fades into the background, the hint of Nefarious Ten Pin Imperial Porter beer, of course), you’ll experience a smoother color with a tan head that left one of the most grapefruit and pine oh so fleetingly run over Imperial Porter, 8.0% ABV feeling as the caramel flavors roll in accompa- ornate lacings I have yet seen. The aroma was the foreground of your mouth. As the tastes Ska Brewing Company nied by notes of sweet citrus. Finally, you’re left characterized by a strong presence of Willa- swim together and the bitterness washes away, Durango, CO with an aftertaste that is slightly dry and crisp mette hops, grapefruit, and sourdough bread. you will find yourself falling over yourself for with roasted espresso flavors and a lingering Krampus is a very well balanced Imperial the next sip. Ruin yourself. I dare you.

Yo man, turn it up. This is my embarrajam!

Samantha LaBue find the answer to the burning question, “What When asked why that was embarrassing she that pop songs could be jams but emo songs Guest Writer is your embarrajam?” Aside from the over- replied, “beside the obvious reasons? Because recorded while we were in middle school whelming number of closet ABBA lovers, the I’m not a twelve year old homosexual boy from were not considered endearingly sensitive, but Em·bar·ra·jam [em-bear-a-jam] noun, embar- answers were all over the map, including those Ohio?” A certain Synergist began singing the merely embarrassing. One brave hipster (the rajamming (verb): people who simply refused to share. lyrics to a new Beyonce hit, but quickly decided likes of whom were consistently opposed to A song an individual is particularly fond of One singer in a popular campus band his occasional thirst for Bright Eyes was the sharing their embarrajams) listed Discovery as listening to, often repetitively, in private. Stems admitted to a love for Taking Back Sunday. real source of embarrassment. He explained a favorite embarrassing artist. I was under the from the slang term “jam” and is a source of non-hip delusion that New York City experi- embarrassment when others find out. mental R&B was a cool musical category, but Yo man, turn it up. This is my embarrajam! the hipster informed me that it was “too cool A fact of the hip life is that music snobbery to be cool.” rules out certain songs. It is not ok to like The list continued from Billy Joel’s “Vienna” an occasional Keith Urban song if you are a to The Little Mermaid’s “Under the Sea.” The die-hard dubstep buff. And God forbid Ashlee Phish-head next door is bumping Beyonce, and Simpson’s “Pieces of Me” comes up next on that ripped guy on the soccer team can’t get shuffle while you and your Phoenix-loving Abba’s “Dancing Queen” out of his head while friends are sitting around smoking a hookah. he’s running laps. It became apparent that there Some songs are just simply best listened to in was no reason for Christina Aguilera to be a private or hummed in the shower, rather than lower form of music than The Grateful Dead, out in public where others might hear and, other than her lack of “cool.” Social boundar- inevitably, have a good laugh at your expense. ies are as effective as barbed wire fences when Most of us have experienced that moment in it comes to embarrajams. While one group a car full of friends when the exciting privilege may be in awe of Benny Benassi’s genius, they of playing your ipod is marred by an embar- might give no thought to the power of a good rajam mishap. Everything is well received electronic mash-up. A jam is valued for it’s mu- until your Radiohead song finishes and the sical aesthetic within a group that appreciates un-mistakable voice of Christina Aguilera its sound, but because an embarrajam is simply blasts through the speakers. Which excuse entertaining, it isn’t valued in the same way. path do you take as you fumble to unlock the It seems the campus prefers pumping up the ipod and switch to something cooler? You jams rather than exposing their embarrajams. consider, “some of my little sister’s music must Only a few respondents tried to convince me have gotten into my library”; or maybe you they had no embarrajam. I refrained from could pull off, “I was trying to download a searching their backpacks for the Miley Cyrus different ‘Candyman’.” Unfortunately the only track lurking in their ipods and let myself thing you can bring yourself to say is, “how did accept that they simply hadn’t come to terms that get on here?” Some members of the car with it yet. As long as there is a social standard might even like the song, but do they back you to uphold, embarrajams will remain a private up, tarnishing their devastatingly hip persona? manner. Next time you find yourself walking Never. through the dorm halls in the middle of the I had to wonder what the CC masses are day, listen a little closer. If you’re lucky you secretly listening to in those precious hours be- might just hear your neighbor embarrajamming tween lunch and slack-lining, or Rastall dinner to Miley or, even better, Billy Ray. and bed. What fills those hours when there’s no one to impress, and no need to uphold CC’s Freshman Eric Syrjala laughs aloud to his favorite embarrajam. Photo: Annie Hanson standard of “effortless cool?’ So I set out to 12 Scene February 5, 2010 The Lights have arrived (and they definitely delivered)

Frankie Modell impressive live remixes of popular EDM Guest Writer songs including Sidney Samson’s party anthem “Riverside” and Deadmau5’s “Moar Ghosts ‘n’ This past Saturday night electronic music could Stuff.” He also dropped club classics like Thriv- be heard blasting through the streets near ing Ivory’s “Hey Lady” and dirty underground campus. Unlike most weekends though, this beats by Len Faki and Phil Kieran. Krimmer night the shuddering bass emanated from, of has been spinning at various campus events since his junior year, and the set was clearly the culmination of his experience. “Max Krimmer As the fi nal act, senior killed it,” says sophmore Annie Hanson, “every Max Baylor Krimmer, time he plays is better than the last. I hope he “a.k.a. DSN, people had will come back to play more shows after he graduates.” started pouring into Halfway through his set, the room was packed with students from a wide array of Gates. His intense social groups. EDM junkies and hippies moved mixture of dirty techno as a uniform entity, as others gathered around and hard tribal beats especially talented party-goers performing light shows with LED lights or glow poi (LED drove the white-clad globes attached to foot-long strings that are crowd into a frenzy of very difficult to master). Meanwhile, Sensa- tion Productions’ Go-Go dancers worked it wild gyrations. on raised platforms by the stage. By 1a.m. the Photo: Annie Hanson crowd had begun to thin out, as DSN finished Max Baylor Krimmer, aka DSN, focuses on delivering his dirty beats to the crowd. out his set with an epic 8 minute long tribute all places, Gates Common Room in Palmer ” The night started at 9:00 PM as the afore- crowd. The second hour saw sophomore Brian to the song “Sexy Bitch” by David Guetta Hall. The ballroom was decked out in neon and mentioned group of electronic dance music Willoughby, DJ RF, kick off his first public featuring Akon. The lights came back on and glowing posters in preparation for Northern lovers began to gather in Gates. Event organiz- performance. For a first time performer, Wil- the party, to many students’ dismay, ended. Lights, a party that CC’s small but ambitious ers, senior Ian McGee and sophomore Vivian loughby was surprisingly adept at manipulating The crowd filtered out into the cold winter air community of die-hard electronic dance music Spiess, opened the show with their debut DJ the decks, delivering an incredible set. In the to either head home or on to further partying. (EDM) fans had been looking forward to for performance. The initial crowd, obviously words of sophomore Henry Marsh, “the beat Sensation Productions was happy to find that months. Ever since Masquerave (which readers excited despite their small volume, danced dropped hard and the music was sick”. He Gates was not trashed, making the clean up may recall as the incredibly fun, though over- in an array of wild costumes. These outfits, provided a great mix of EDM and straight up remarkably easy. As this final group of sweaty, crowded, party second block at the Whitney which featured furry boots, neon colors, and a pop, opening with Deadmau5 and closing with exhausted students trudged triumphantly out that resulted in some unfortunate altercations plethora of glowing accessories, are commonly a remix of the hit song “Kids”. of Palmer, already thrilled with the outcome with the authorities) Sensation Productions worn at large electronic dance parties, but As the final act, senior Max Baylor Krimmer, of the night that they had spent months plan- knew they had to throw a bigger and better remain a novel sight within the bubble of CC’s a.k.a DSN, people had started pouring into ning, they were delighted to hear the security party, preferably remembered more for awe- campus. Gates. His intense mixture of dirty techno and guards comment on the lack of incidents at the some dance music than incidents of police As the first hour-long set came to an end, hard tribal beats drove the white-clad crowd party. Surely, the glow of Northern Lights will brutality. To the satisfaction of the promoters, people began trickling into the still intimate into a frenzy of wild gyrations. He performed obscure the harsh memories of Masquerave in Northern Lights succeeded in this spectacularly. the minds of the student body.