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A Bi-Monthly ~tudent Public:ition The Regis v\JrliVeJ-4sity OPINION Here Comes the Legalese and Lechery How much damage has Clinton done to the presidential office? Were his deeds "high crimes and misdemeanors?" Two articles take opposing views. Sun! pg2 PROFILE Sister Cecilia Former Regis Board of Trustees member is truly a servant to social justice, Sister Cecilia is a hero among us. Read her captivating story, pg4 REGIS The Wide World of Regis Elizabeth Dole, Student Elections, and campus activities are just a sample of what Regis has going on. pg6 • ENTERTAINMNENT Reviews Let the HIGHLANDER be your guide this weekend. In the mood for a good laugh? The side­ splitting film, "Office Space," is by the same director that has done "Beavis and Butthead" and "King of the Hill." Also, a great, inexpensive restaurant perfect for a first date. pg8 INDEX Opinion ................................................. 2-3 Profile .................................................. 4 News .................................................... 5 Feature . ... .. .... ... .. ... ...... ...... ... ......... ....... 6-7 Entertainment .. .... ........... ...... ...... ..... ... 8-9 Sports ................................................... 10-1 l The Back Page .. ... ... .... ..... ... ...... .......... 12 To Reach the Highlander: 3333 Regis Blvd .• Mail-Stop 1-8 Denver, CO 80221 Telephone (303) 964-5391 (Office located in the Student Center, Lower Level) Regis student takes advantage of the warm weather with a game of frisbee. 2 + OPINION HIGHLANDER + March 1, 1999 Apparently... it is now legal to lie by David Phillips B} OO\\ \lrtually everyone \\ho lives m being charged wnh lying tu federal banking Only through the words of a coached lawyer ' ' 3333 Regis Bh·d North America and most the world knows that regulators over his role in an Arkansas "~ ..• did Denrer, CO 80221 President \Villi:im Jefferson Clinton has been development project. otherwi,e known as Clinton admit any wrong doing. llere we Phone: 303-964-5391 acqu1t1cJ on both articles of i11·pcachm.:n1. \\'hncwater. Susan :,. !.:Dougal I\ as sent to jail have the president of the United States, a Fax: 303-964-5530 perjury and obstruction ofjustice by out for refusing to testify about this project. Now, husband, a father, and the Commander-in­ elected members of the Senate. For those who she will go on trial for a contempt charge for Chief of the Armed Forces, lying to the have followed this drama from the beginning, refusing to testify before Starr's grand jury. American public. Now, he asks us all to it seems, unsurprisingly. that he has dodged yet Ilow about the name Kathleen Willey? She forgive him and for us to put it behind us as if another bullet. After all, he never could quite was another woman who claimed to have been it EDJTOR-IN-CIUEf define "sexual relations," or explain why he sexually harassed by Clinton. The name Julie never happened. The thing is, the Monica Margaret Ahlberg was alone with Ms. Lewinky. I think most Hiatt Stelle? She is a key witness in the Lewinsky affair is just one of a long list of Americans realized from the beginning that he Kathleen Willey incident, and has been affairs and scandals this man has been ., El't'TERTAINMENT EUITOR would never be found guilty. indicted for making false statements and involved with. Yet for some reason, the Patrick Porsche For over an entire year, the American obstructing justice. These are the kind of majority of America feels sorry for him. :-::: "' public has heard more about the President's individuals our President associates with. Well, I feel sorry for the American public. SPORTS EDITOR I .-=3, ' affairs then about his policies on health care or When I recall George Bush, I don't think When the man took office, we had little to TJ. Ceja .. social security. That strikes me as being rather scandal with a laundry list of names; instead I complain about. For example, inflation and " ~ :\:;:=: PHoro EDITOR sad. The oval office bas, historically, been a remember watching the Persian Gulf War on unemployment were at an all time low, interest Kevin Berman position of great respect and the presidency is television. rates were down, and the standard of living '· ::::· " 1 ·~ ":= still considered the biggest and most important Bill Clinton is an intelligent man who was continuing to rise. So, the American COPY EDITOR ' .,~~t J job in the world. The president is an elected performs and presents himself well on public is saying, "So what ... He had an Delaine Carter official whose civil duty is to represent and television. I think these are some of the main affair." h ·,. f symbolize American values. The President is reasons we elected him. The man is a career In response to that "so what?" mentality I LAYOUT & DESIGN AtrrfS't -.:.;·~~. the leader of the free world. The President politician and a lawyer who always knows say look back at our previous presidents. Kara Mattini a must use bis power to do what is best for the what to say and when to say it. I am not Could you trust George Bush or Ronald American people. He must work along side suggesting that in order to gain my respect a Reagan with your daughter or sister? Without Congress and operate within a system founded president has to win a war. Not at all, I just any doubts one could trust these men. But, upon the Declaration of Independence and tht feel the office of president should be held with when asked the same question about Bill CiRcuLATION Constitution. the utmost respect and dignity. This is where Clinton. People have their doubts. This is MANAGER t ~ Jim Magoonaugb Although I have only been alive long Bill Clinton falls shon. Most Americans feel what is wrong with our president. When ,;, enough to have witnessed four presidents, I that the President's scandals don't bother them, people doubt that question it should worry us ~ -,~ STA.FF WRITERS t have an understanding of what a president but asked if the man is doing his job, most all. Times have changed, and I am only :,< Mara Naughtin should be. First and foremost., he is the leader people respond by saying yes. The facts are twenty-one. It use to be that I could look up to ,< :.=':· : t'· .., " , V , Melissa Chavez ,. of our country and he establishes the moral Bill Clinton hasn't done much. He couldn't the president as someone with pride and Christy McFadden S· ,f ~ ~ standards of society by being a person of have come along at a better time. All he had respect, and someone who can be trusted. I 'Andy Schilling " » ,, f character and honesty. Most importantly, he is to do was stay out of trouble and he could have can no longer say that about the presidency. It '1 someone who can be respected by a critical gone down in history as a very successful use to be that when an individual regardless of FAaJLTY AD\1SOR ::::~ ,T. -~ - (::=: public. When I look back at Ronald Reagan president without ever winning a war or race, religion, gender, political party, or status Dr. Janellen Hill ~: ~ -·::: -:.: -=-~ and George Bush, I remember two Presidents accomplishing a whole lot. In addition to the was found guilty of lying under oath, it was :::· ~- ... .;- who could be trusted to do their jobs. They economic policies George Bush and Ronald y, ...... considered a crime punishable by the law. Is F.EAIURED CmffRIBUI'ORS were influential leaders during the I 980's Reagan implemented, our economy has this still the case anymore? Apparently, Keefe Davis boom in the economy. For example, Ronald boomed for another reason, which did not perjury is now legal. It use to be you could Megan Harper ·· Reagan was able to not only reduce include Bill Clinton. discuss a president and his policies at the :Bridget McElligott government spending across the board, but The main reason is the baby boomer dinner table or in the classroom. Now, ):::-- '< Erica Johnson most importantly, he cul future spending by generation, consisting of 80 million presidential policies are affairs too taboo to ' Jeff Keating 4% annually. His policies have been in effect Americans. The baby boomers are the largest mention in a school classroom or at the dinner Jim Mawonaugh since 1990, and because of him we have been generation in America. Furthermore, people table. ~ ., ...,....... David hillips able to put money elsewhere. between the ages of 35 and 55 are earning their Bill Clinton, has failed as our President. Pete Simpson George Bush was also instrumental in top salaries, which means earnings from this He has failed to be a symbol and leader of the Sally Spencer-Thomas ?; ,•:• ~-,:-:-;:- facilitating economic growth. For example, he demographic pour into our economy regardless free world and he has failed to come clean started the peace dividend when communism of who is President. The higher your income with the American public. I feel he should '<, collapsed, signaling the end to the Cold War, level the more you pay in taxes.