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Regis University ePublications at Regis University Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Archives and Special Collections Newspaper 9-22-2003 2003 Highlander Vol 86 No 1 September 22, 2003 Follow this and additional works at: https://epublications.regis.edu/highlander Part of the Catholic Studies Commons, and the Education Commons Recommended Citation "2003 Highlander Vol 86 No 1 September 22, 2003" (2003). Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper. 160. https://epublications.regis.edu/highlander/160 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at ePublications at Regis University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper by an authorized administrator of ePublications at Regis University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Aegis University Library SEP 2 4 2003 Vol. 86. No. I Dcn\·cr. Colorado !\-londa) Scptcmhcr 22. 2003 INSIDE Regis loses a valued staff member REGIS NEWS by Tonia Johnson the library in 1995 and 1996, he was always on the cutting edge Regis facult) member Jeffery As faculty, staff and students returned to the Regis University of technology. (continued on page 3) Hoglund remembered ... community after an extended Labor Day holiday, they were faced with shock and reality that a member of that community would Auditor Gallagher takes Jeu•e not be returning. Jeffery Hoglund worked in the Media Services department in Dayton Memorial Library. of absence... Members of Media Services, in the basement of the library see pages 2-3 create windows into the world for the rest of the Regis community. Their aim is to be unnoticed. Their expertise in areas EDITORIALS/NEWS of computer, video, and sound technology go unseen. However, A response to President their work is m the many PowerPoint presentations they help Bush's recent address... create, the videos they edit and events for which there would be no sound without them. "We always try to remain invisible at events. he was always Current controversies over good at making everything work and remain invisible," said friend downloading music... and co-worker Andrew Dorfman. The way students and faculty learn and teach at Regis West Nile Virus gets bad in University would be much different without the impact of Jeffery Colorado... Hoglund. Built-in media devices in classrooms, the media in both see page 4-5 amphitheaters, and the new sound in the cafeteria were all spearheaded by Hoglund. FEATURE In the world of technology Hoglund brought many firsts to Regis University. From the predecessor to the palm-pilot and Former staff memberJeff Hoglund How well arc freshman Apple, to using a digital camera to document the reconstruction of photo courtesy of Media Services students adjusting to Regis life? see pages 6 - 7 Arlitor G3.lltjEr t akes leaves of absenCE by Kathryn Baumgartner In 1970, there was an opening in 45 percent. Ifit weren't for Auditor SPORTS the House of Representatives, so Auditor Gallagher, homeowners would have paid Rockies and Broncos Most Gallagher ran for this position. He was nearly seven billion dollars more in revie\\s ... conversations held elected, even though his opponent tried to property taxes since 1987. The with Auditor sabotage the election by accusing Auditor amendment keeps home taxes low even if Regis Sports Pre, iews.•. Dennis J. Gallagher Gallagher of illegal acts. Although his the value of a home rises. On the ballot '>l!C pages 8 - 9 have resulted in feelings were hurt by these wild this year, there 1s an option that allows him asking a last accusations, Gallagher went and knocked people to vote for freezing this ENTERTAINMENT name. He is known doors to gain votes and support. Auditor amendment. ff this passes. property taxes to be intrigued with Gallagher explains to just, "let then say will rise. In 1995, there was an Taste of Colorado... genealogy, and the \.\hatever they want, I let it roll off like opening in the Denver Council. Auditor history of names, water on a ducks back." Gallagher Gallagher ran and won. Here he served Horoscopes... because he says it is served two tenns in the House, and on the finance committee and learned see page, JO- 11 .________ __,a way to connect during this time, he worked on property about the finances of the city, which with people. Teaching at Regis refonn for senior citizens, nursing home helped in the process of becoming INDEX University since 1967, and serving the reform and environmental issues. Auditor. In February of 2003, Gallagher Rtitrrial ............................ .2-4 city of Denver since 1970, Auditor In 1973, Auditor Gallagher was announced he would run for the Auditor N3's .................................. .5 Gallagher has had to connect with an elected into the state Senate and served of Denver. Gallagher described this race RitI.1e ............................6,7 array of people. until 1995. During this time, he worked as being "mean spirited," and eight of his Sp:xts.... ............................ .8,9 Auditor Gallagher graduated on the legislative audit committee for 16 fellow councilmen came out against Ehtertairna1:.......••.•••...•• 10, 11 from Regis University in 1961, and years, which helped him become him.This was because he followed his calendar ..........................•..... .J2 received his masters degree from interested in the auditing process and conscious and blew the whistle on some Catholic University in Washington D.C. served as chairman three times. wrongdoing. Along with the councilmen He moved back to Denver, and began Gallagher was also on the agricultural being against him, the Denver teaching not only in the Communication committee and helped develop newspapers endorsed his opponent, and department, but Latin and Greek classes friendships with rival legislatures. published stories that could have harmed as well. Auditor Gallagher took an Auditor Gallagher has also worked his standings in the race. interest in politics in 1968 when Robert hard on the Gallagher Amendment, which Agam, Gallagher went door to door Kennedy and Jean McCarthy were was adopted as part of the Constitution in gaining votes, and ultimately won the A SSOCIATED running for president. This is when he 1982. This amendment requires race. COLLEGIA, E attended his first caucus with eight commercial property owners to pay 55 P RESS Sisters of Loretto from Holy Family percent of all property taxes, with (continued on page 3) Convent. residential property paying the remaining 2 EDITORIALS HIGHLANDER September 22, 2003 'nV:! is thiYetsi A Letter from the editor HIGHLANDER 3333 REGIS BouLEVARD, MAIL STOP 1-8 newspaper, except for those who choose hearing student and faculty comments DENVER, CO 80221 to ignore our efforts in providing some praising the hard work of the Highlander PHONE: 303-964-539 I interesting news, sports and staff, simply because it means we are FAX: 303-964-5530 entertainment articles. getting a meaningful point across to the As for the 2003-2004 school entire campus. MANAGING EDITOR year, our goals here at the Highlander The Highlander is meant to be PADRAIC SWANTON are exceedingly high, and prosperous. the paper of the students, not just the members of the Highlander staff, but all ASSOCIATE EDITOR Our most desired goal is to increase the CHRIS DIETRJCH amount of pages in the paper by four, students, faculty and staff of Regis and therefore increasing the amount, and University. Editorials are greatly SPORTS EDITOR variety of articles as well. Also we hope appreciated about the newspaper, articles DREW WALKER to broaden the view of information to printed in the newspaper and campus, Dear Regis Community, reach as many students as possible, in local and national current events. SENIOR REPORTER As summer breezes blow past, whatever ways possible. In conclusion, please read the KATHRYN BAUMGARTNER summer jobs wind down and summer Most importantly, and most Highlander with an open mind, and loves heat up, thoughts of school beneficial to the growth of the Regis enthusiastic attitude, because this is how ADVERTISING & BUSINESS MANAGER inevitably grow in the minds of all University Highlander is the input of its the staff looks toward the production of BRIAN NILES students. For Regis University students readers. Instead of talking to your every issue. Finally, we all hope that the thought of traveling back to Denver friends over a bagel with "shmear" or a everyone has a wonderful year, and PHOTO EDITOR DAN DELANEY excites most and freaks out others. nice cup of coffee about how the latest welcome the incoming freshmen with Finally, for incoming freshman the issue "sucks" or "is stupid," email us at open arms. Read and enjoy your Regis thought of moving away from home, LAYOUT & PRODUCTION the address below, call the number listed University Highlander. KATIE RYAN friends and those hot summer loves or come up to a member of the staff and EMAIL: [email protected] looms for months prior to the big day. explain why "it's the worst thing I've CALL US: x5391 LAYOUT STAFF Most importantly, of course, is ever seen." TONIA JOHNSON the return of the staff for the Regis This is not to say that GOOD Thank you, University Highlander, your school comments about the Highlander are not Padraic "Wick" Swanton, Editor-In STAFF REPORTERS newspaper. Nearly all returning students welcome, because they most certainly Chief and the entire Highlander Staff ANDREW COLE know about the university's student-run are. Actually, we greatly appreciate ED BESSEMBACHER JUSTIN GOLDMAN ;(((I hi•'" , ... ANN TOOL SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS THE Ct.ASS OF COM 475 FACULTY ADVISOR IAN DAWE MISSION STATEMENT THE HIGHLANDER'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND THOROUGH INFORMATION THE ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIS UNIVE COMMUNITY. As A STUDENT-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE, THE HIGHLANDER SEEKS TO GM \1JICE TO THE DIVERSE VIEWS OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF EDITORIALS RIALS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHOR.