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The Jesuit University of the Rocky Mountains A \\'eekly Student Publication Women's ELECTION 2005 season ends in of president and vice president, respectively. The results of the elec­ North Dakota tion determining positions for the 2005-2006 academic year were tallied on Thursday, March 3. Haug and Gallagher received a total of 384 votes while opposing candidates Alex Glueckler and Byron Schwab came out with a total of 136. Jesse Stephens. the lone candidate for chief justice received 442 votes. Of the record breaking 523 ballots received, there were 23 write-ins and 3 disputed ballots. Numbers show that the election was anything but close, but the newly­ elected Haug explains that he wasn't certain of what to expect. "I was wor­ ried that we hadn't done enough; but felt confident that Danny and I had Photo by Adam Gerik worked hard. Nevertheless, I was not Lindsay Viall looks to pass during Photo by Andrew Cole sure if we were going to win." Haug the RMAC tournament. The team's Newly elected RUSGA President Frank Haug casts his ballot in the recent also acknowledged that the strength of season ended Friday with a loss to election as his vice presidential running mate Danny Gallagher looks on. his opponents added to his uncertain­ University of Minnesota • Duluth. ties, saying "Alex and Byron ran a Haug, Gallagher Andrea Silva great campaign and mobilized a lot of Renee Felton Senior Reporter support." Staff Reporter chosen by voters in Haug, who has been the RUSGA The people have spoken and the Vice President for the 2004-2005 The Regis women's basketball record turnout for numbers are in: Frank Haug and school year, is excited and prepared to season came to an end on Friday Danny Gallagher have won hands afternoon when the Rangers lost to RUSGA elections down the RUSGA leadership positions Please see Elections on page 2 the University of Minnesota - Duluth by the score of 73-60. The loss came in quarterfinal action of the NCAA II Security finds Regis' North Central Regionals in Grand Forks, ND. After earning second place at the own burning bush Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Melissa Skotak five minutes. The (RMAC) tournament on March 6 Senior Reporter three said the heat (Metro State defeated Regis, 61-57), was unbearable. Regis entered Regionals as the num­ On Saturday, March 12, Main hall The flames were ber three seed after spending much of was dangerously close to a brush fire six feet tall and the season in the number one spot. that broke out on the southwest side of approximately Despite holding a 29-26 lead over the building. At approximately 11.45 seven feet wide. "It Duluth at the half, the Rangers were a.m., security officers James actually covered unable to maintain the lead over six­ Weltzheimer and Jeff Anderson the ground. The seeded Minnesota. responded to calls reporting the blaze. grass was on fire The Lopez twins paced the losing The two attempted to squelch the as well and it was L-;:..:::..;;..:.:...--,;...;;..::.;:_;.._l..i,M~.ii:lllllili&: effort as they collectively scored 43 of flames with the help of John Nelson actually starting to Photo courtesy of Regis Campus Safety the Rangers' 60 points. Diana Lopez I from physical plant, but high gusts of burn another tree The bush, located at the southwest corner of Main hall, had a team-high 24 points (four wind provided more life to the fire than over there," said had to be extinguished by the Fire Department. rebounds), as her sister, Denise, their three extinguishers could elimi­ Weltzheimer. rience helped to insure that the fire did recorded a 19-point, 11-rebound nate. "The wind was so bad that [the Weltzheimer and several onlook- not spread any further. (game-best) double-double Lindsay extinguishers] didn't do any good at ers called the Denver Fire The cause of the fire is thought to Viall added eight points and four all. It seemed like the wind would swirl Department, who arrived at 11 :50 a.m. be a discarded cigarette. Weltzheimer rebounds on the afternoon. once in a while and blow back in our The fire was soon extinguished. As and Anderson were on patrol in that Despite the early loss in the face. It was howling," commented luck would have it, Anderson, who very area 10 minutes prior to respond­ Regional tournament. the Rangers Weltzheimer. works part-time as a security guard at ing to the fire and saw no indications of enjoyed a successful season overall. The security officers and Nelson Regis, is also a firefighter with the horseplay or property damage that struggled with the flames for nearly and his expe- could have ignited the blaze. Please see Basketball on page 2

Feature Get Jacqueline Denver has Kharhoufs view !iQme of the best of the 'divinely lit brewpubs '" the bush' inside in country Find out Wiscrackers. which ones and why. 2 Highlander Tuesday, March 15, 2005 ------Election Special------~------..:__~ Regis celebrates great women of spirit in March come. Professors who are teaching have taken place throughout history. relevant material that applies to Sanchez won the 2001 Robert Frost Highlander Women's History Month have opened medal in poetry and the 1999 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 Women's History Denver CO 80221 their classrooms to share their insight Langston Hughes Poetry award. 303-964-5391 Month takes on new on the topic. Another special event will be One main event of the month will Wednesday, March 31 from 5:30-7:30 Mission Statement: spirit on campus be the Take Back the Night March, a p.m. where there will be a home cooked meal for Sophia's Circle dinner As the staff of the Regis University stu­ national event, which will be presented dent-run publication, the Highlander, and discussion on the topic "The Red Laura Parr by Choices on March 15 at 7:00 p.rn. we intend to serve the campus and the Tent: Mystery, Menses, and Mikveh." Staff Reporter This event will consist of a walk at neighborhood by providing a weekly night to remind women the importance Also, on March 16 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. forum regarding pertinent news and Terri Thompson, a 1969 Lorreto Since 1996 Regis has honored of not being afraid. ideas. Our publication is designed to Heights alum, will be presenting on the and recognized extraordinary women Another stand-out event is The,All cultivate greater overall awareness and topic titled Leading Through Service. throughout history during the month of American Pin-up which will be held on participation in university events by pro Along with the many presenta­ March. Women's History Month is full March 16 at 12:00 p.m., hosted by viding consistent coverage of issues tions there will be murals hung in Main of special events that will highlight his­ Barbara Coleman, and will take a look affecting those involved with Regis hall representing Women's History torical events in history as well as at advertisements and women. This is University. Month from March 14-25 with art by women's issues of the past and the also a "Brown Bag" event. along with Sylvia and Tony Ortega. Also, the Editor-in-Chief present. There will be guest speakers, others throughout the month, which O'Sullivan center art exhibit opens on Ed Bessenbacher films, murals, art exhibits, open class­ means that all who attend should bring March 17 and will be filled with art rep­ es, prayer sessions and much more to a lunch. resenting women's issues and histori­ Associate Editor celebrate women in the month of An event not to be missed is "An cal events in history. Justin Parnell March. Evening with Sonia Sanchez" a nation­ Any additional information not All events during the month are ally acclaimed poet who will be at provided in the schedule can be found Disassociate Editor open to the public and free of charge. Regis on March 18 at 8:00 p.m. on insite.regis.edu throughout March. Chris Dieterich Open classes on campus will be held Sanchez writes innovative poems that explore the aspects of women's lives on various days throughout the month Opinions Editor and all who wish to attend are wel- and the struggles and triumphs that Andrew Cole

Feature Editor Basketball: host of players honored for success Brooke Glasmann Posting a 23-8 overall record, Regis and RMAC / Wells Fargo Shootout All­ finished with a conference-best 16-3 Tournament honors, while lone senior Sports Editor Nikki Lawson RMAC record. Cappie Smith earned Honorable The Rangers reached the 20-vic­ Mention All-East Division. Head coach Entertainment Editor tory mark for the sixth time in the pro­ Linda Raunig was named the RMAC Kaitlyn Gentert gram's 28-year history. This was also Women's Basketball Coach of the Year. the team's third berth into NCAA II Senior Reporters post-season play (also in 2001-02, As for the Regional tournament, UMD's season ended on Saturday in a Melissa Skotak 2002-03). Andrea Silva In addition to the team's success, 59-67 semifinal loss to the St. Cloud State University Huskies (St. Cloud, several women garnered conference Photo Editor accolades for their individual efforts in MN). The seven-seeded Huskies Graham Hunt this season. Diana Lopez, who led the faced the four-seed Golden Bears of team in scoring with 17.8 ppg, was Concordia Universtiy (St. Paul, MN) Copy Editor named First Team All-RMAC, First last night. Concordia reached the Stephanie Johnson Team All-RMAC East Division, RMAC finals after upsetting the host team Defensive Player of the Year, RMAC North Dakota 74-72 on Saturday after­ Advertising Staff Player of the Year and Daktronics noon. CarrieAnna Cordova Second Team All-North Central Photo by Adam Gerik Caroline Herter Region. Sophomore Denise Lopez earned Denise Lopez and Viall garnered RMAC/Wells Fargo Shootout all Staff Artist Second Team AII-RMAC East Division tournament honors this season. Jacqueline Kharouf Staff Reporters Others receiving votes ... Josi Berry Elections: moving forward Some of the 21 'unofficial candidates' Jami Bonifas begin his new position. Said Haug: "I as president next year, Glueckler who garnered votes in the elections Renee Felton feel humbled, honored and excited to plans to remain involved with student Laura Fritz do a good job. Danny and I appreciate government. As he said, "I've been President Bush 2 Ken Martin 1 Thomas Griggs Tone Haug 1 greatly the faith and support so many involved with Regis' student govern­ Loren Viske 2 Marlena Hargrove John Sullivan 1 people have shown us and we are ment for the past two and a half years, Chewbacca 1 Carly LeTourneau Martin Roche 1 Lizzeth Nevarez ready to work hard for the students." and I can't imagine not wanting to help Hugh Jass 1 · Laura Parr While Haug and Gallagher are out with this next year-I guess it's Ed Money 1 Ty Davis 1 Luke Stolz 1 Martin Roach eager to take their places in the corn­ become a part of me." John 1 Sheila Bernard 1 John Riet ing year, Haug knows that they will As of yet, the 2005-2006 aca­ Brooke Stringfellow Chris Hazlet 1 Brian Schrader face challenges. He says that one of demic year appears bright with its Mike Simpson their biggest obstacles will be to get newly elected leadership; and in the Mike Slesar "the right people in the right places." case of Glueckler, even those of the Wisecracbers · Antonella Vitale student body who are not elected. Haug also notes that this will be one of by Jacqueline Kharouf his and Gallagher's goals while "in Said Haug Faculty Advisor office." As he said, "There are lots of "Regis is a great Ian T. Dawe good ways to get involved around place, and we campus, and I want people to be wel­ can make it bet- Editorials come and able to meet people who ter for ourselves Editorials are the opinions of the share similar skills and likes." and for - future author, which do not necessarily reflect the views of Regis University or the Former opponent Glueckler s t u d e n t s . We may not have been as prepared for a explained that although he and RUSGA is in fact fire this time, but we11 be ready next time Highlander. Schwab are disappointed to have not composed not with our Regis labeled fire extinguishers. been chosen as president and vice just of the exec­ Submissions president next year, they are still utive cabinet, Submissions are encouraged from our happy with the outcome of the elec- but the senate, readers. All submissions will be reviewed for appropriateness, content, tion. According to Glueckler, the oppo- judicial board and length by the Editorial Staff to nents all decided ahead of time to and all students ensure suitability of content and quality keep a positive disposition regardless at Regis of thought. Email to of the election's results. "Frank and I College. My [email protected]. The deadline for had both agreed at the beginning that goal is to bring receipt of letters is 5:00 p.m. on however the elections would turn out all these groups Wednesday. we'd feel proud of the direction Regis together to would be lead to, and I truly improve our believe that" he said. u n i v e r - Instead of leading Regis' students sity experience." . Highlander 3 ------Election Special------CO IO rad O, the 'mecca' of beer production

Mike Slesar among willow trees. Having learned Staff Reporler the brewery trade in Germany, he knew the importance of water, and so, The world's first known recipe is a with a business partner, he raised formula for beer, written in Samaria $18,000, purchased the natural 10,000 years ago. Beer has played an springs and opened the "Golden important role throughout Brewery." Many others have followed history; in fact, a saloon was the first his lead. permanent structure in Denver. Today, Denver is not only home to the world's Some of Denver's Top Brewpubs largest single brewery, but it is also Wynkoop Brewing Company: home to the nation's largest brewpub. Located across the street from Union There are 15 brewpubs and Station, this is Colorado's first brew­ microbreweries in pub. Today it is the second largest in including the two largest in the nation: the world in terms of the amount of the Wynkoop Brewing Company and beer produced. Best brews include the Rock Bottom Brewery. And Denver Railyard Ale, an award-winning is not alone. Throughout Colorado, Octoberfest-style ale; Light Rail; St. there are more than 80 brewpubs, 18 Charles Extra Special Bitter; microbreweries and two major brew­ Sagebrush Stout; and Wilderness eries. Wheat. Specialty beers often available A brewpub is classified as a include: Elvis Brau, Pattie's Chili Beer restaurant that produces less than (made with green chili peppers), and 15,000 barrels of beer a year. Splatz Porter (named after the pub Additionally, a brewpub serves food. A cat). Graphics courtesy of www.breckbrew.com brewpub does not bottle the beer. An Rock Bottom Brewery: Located The Breckenridge Brewery is among Colorado's top breweries and is locat­ establishment which bottles its beer for on -the , the Rock ed in the heart of Denver. Its hand-crafted small batch beers are some of Bottom has one of the city's largest off-premise sales is a "microbrewery." Coloradoans' favorites. There are almost a dozen microbrew­ outdoor cafes. Best Brews: Red eries in the Denver area. Rocks Ale, Molly's Titanic Brown Ale, Sandlot Brewing Company: The Denver Chop House: One major reason Colorado has Black Diamond Stout and Rockies This is the only brewpub in the world Housed in an old office building of the become the Mecca of beer production Premium Draft. located inside a baseball stadium. The Union Pacific Railroad, the Denver has to do with the quality of the water. Breckenridge Brewery: Located brewpub is built right into Chop House is one of the newest play­ Adolph Coors, upon arriving in Denver, almost directly across the street from with its own entrance into the ballpark. ers on the brewpub scene. Beers began work in a bottling company. On Coors Field, four of the beers are bot­ The brewpub is owned by the Coors include a premium mild, pale ale; his day off, he walked around the town tled and marketed throughout the Brewing Company, but features hand­ honey wheat; nut brown ale; oatmeal of Golden, particularly in the Clear Rocky Mountain West. Best brews: crafted small batch beers. Beers stout; and extra special bitter. Creek Valley area where there were an Avalanche Ale, Mountain Wheat, India include: Squeeze Play Wheat, abundant number of cool, clear springs Pale Ale and Oatmeal Stout. PowerAlley ESB and Slugger's Stout. Pick-Up line help Martin Roche "So ... you're a girl huh?" Staff Reporler "Baby I'm no Fred Flintstone, but I can make your Bedrock." Pick-up lines have been around "Excuse me but do you have tick­ since man first wanted to talk to a ets to the show" Tickets for what?( look woman. Over time these pick-up lines at your arms) "Tickets for the gun have changed, but perhaps not for the show." better. As another Valentine's Day "Beww Bewww· (What?) "That is passed and you found yourself alone the sound of the ambulance because crying, remember these linli!s and per­ when I saw you my heart stopped." haps by St. Patrick's Day you won't be "Was you father a meat burglar? It alone. looks like somebody took two fine Many of the pick-up lines included hams and shoved them down the back are from women around Regis, so if of your dress." they say these are good they must be. These are just some that were The other pick-up lines are some that funny and needed to be included for no have been learned over time. reason. One that is always good for a These lines have been around for laugh is .. Hi, I'm foreign. I've got a long time with many more bogus Russian hands and Roman fingers" lines that en will say to women. Lines Get it , ushing hands and roaming fin­ don't work unless you are ndiculously gers, ha-ha. good looking or have an abundance of Another line, which was submit­ money. If you don't possess these then ted by our own Arne G'Schwind, is remembe to laugh when you finish Are you from Tennessee, t>ecause telling a .9irt these lines. Because if ou're the only ten I see." Sony Arne, you're serious, you're a tool. the art of seduction has come a long Remember that women always ay since your day. like to laugh; it's the common denomi­ Many women woulo most likely nator so use it to your own advantage. augh tf a guy actually pulled a nne on When all else fails repeat this line and hem. This is okay, because if they all will be solved. augh they are 1aughing at you; they T~is comes from sopho~ore ey is to make them laugh with you. Brooke Riley who really really enJoys This comes in well with the next this snippet of spitting game, "Excuse ' ick up line submission by Cherisse me are those astronaut pants, ·cause iThibeaux. She says that "If I could that butt 1s out of this world" (Personal hange tne alphabet I'd put 'u' and I Favorite). Yesss, that nght there 1s the together." Wow, isn t that from deal sealer. grade school? The key to the pick-up Man has used pick up Imes to talk line 1s not to be too cheesy, and if you to women since the notion of saymg are really cheesy just laugh because arbitrary things to get their attention that always makes it better. Here are was first realized This will continue but we all must be creative, the best parts some lines that are just funny: about a pick up line are· 1. If the "Was you father a thief, because women has never heard it then techni­ he stole the stars and put them in your cally it is not a line yet so be unique, 2. eyes" "Pardon me miss. I lost my phone Make'em laugh, that is to number could I borrow oursr cloud nine. 4 _Highlander Tuesday, March 15, 2005 Campus :Events Sports Schedules

T Ul"sday. :\larch 15 - Film: Dead Man Walking/ Library 7:00 pm WOMENS BASKETBALL

Thursday. '.\larch 17 - Thrills: March Madness / Cafeteria 9:00 pm On behalf of the Highlander and surrounding Regis community, congratulations Regis women's basketball friday, :\larch 18-20 - Spring Kairos Retreat / Estes Park on a remarkable season! BASEBALL - Faculty Voice Recital/ O'Sullivan 7:30 pm , t , , I 1 / Locatio · \\'cdncsday, '.\larch n - OAP: Indoor Rock Climbing / Thrillseekers March 16 at Metropolitan State College 2:00 pm March 25 at Metropolitan State College 7:00pm March 26 at Metropolitan State College (DH) 1:00pm Thursday. '.\larch 24 - Holy Thursday Mass / Cafeteria 8:00 pm March 27 at Metropolitan State College 12:00 pm pril 1 Colorado St. University-Pueblo 3:00 pm - Easter Break: No Classes Friday. \.larch 25 pril 2 Colorado St. University-Pueblo (DH) 12:00pm - Good Friday Services / Chapel 4:00/8:00 p SOFTBALL Date Matchu / Location Time March 19 at Nebraska-Kearney (DH) 12/2:00 pm Mound Town March 20 at Nebraska-Kearney (DH) 11/1:00 pm March 25 at Fort Hays University (DH) 12/ 2:00 pm CONCERTS March 26 at Fort Hays University (DH) 11/1:00 pm Date Event /Location Time LACROSSE . March 16 Duran Duran / Magness Arena 7:30pm Date Matchu / Location Time Edwin McCain / Soiled Dove 8:00pm April3 Colorado St. University ( exhibition) 11:00 am March 18 Taste of Chaos Tour / Fillmore 6:30pm April 8 at C.W. Post 3:00pm Carrot Top I Paramount 7:00pm CLUB RUGBY THEATER &: ARTS Date Matchu / Location Time Date ~ Time March 20 Chadron State TBA March 15-May 8 A Crimson Thread / Arvada Center varies April 2-3 Western Playoffs TBA March IS-March 27 Always... Patsy Cline/ Gamer Galleria varies March 15-May 12 Narnia/ Arvada Center varies March 24-April 30 The Madwoman / Space Theatre varies March 31-April 30 Fire on the Mountain / Stage Theatre varies Classifieds APARTMENT FOR RENT Date Event /Location Time Four Bedroom Apartment in Large House March 16 Charlotte Bobcats / Pepsi Center 7:00pm Walking Distance to Regis March 18 LA Clippers / Pepsi Center 7:00pm 5187 Lowell Blvd. March 20 Milwaukee Bucks / Pepsi Center 7:00 pm Off street parking available March 22 Washington Wizards/ Pepsi Center 7:00pm $850 Utilities Included To see call Todd@ 720-275-6765 Date Event /Location Time March 20 Columbus Destroyers / Pepsi Center 1:00 pm March25 at Dallas Desperados 6:00 pm April 3 Las Vegas Gladiators / Pepsi Center 1:00 pm Is tobacco smoke a hazardous part COLORADO IvlAMMOTH of your job? As a bar or restaurant Date ~ Time worker, you have a right to breathe March 18 at Philadelphia Wings 5:30pm clean air. Call 303-444-9799 or visit March 19 Anaheim Storm / Pepsi Center 7:00pm www.breathcolorado.org A ril I at Minnesota Swarm 6:00 m Weekly Word Whomp Across 13. Western pact 23. Light wood 2. Sudden assault 14. Flexible tube 24. Most tender 5. Land measure 15. Absence of passion 25. Refined iron Answers to last week's 7. Fruit 16. Twinned 26. Public swimming pool 8. Victor 19. Constituent 27. Celestial body Weekly Word Whomp 11. Summit 22. Sicilian volcano 2 3 4 3 4 5 s C A Down L A C A 1. Era 2. Speed contests M A R 0 3. Got up 4. Is not E V E L 5. Area used for sports 6. Male given name 9. Long-tailed rodent 10. Not these 12. Revolve 15. Help 23 22 16. Flower segment A L L 17. Tavern 27 24 18. Electromagnetic C L A T L telecommunication 19. Spaghetti N D 20.Change R E A 21. Article of furniture 23. Of the highest quality