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The Jesuit University of the Rocky Mountains A Weekly Student Publication Faculty showcase Poker has U.S. all 1n• musical talent for Explosion of Regis community poker has Marlena Hargrove taken America Staff Reporler by royal flush On Wednesday, Feb. 16, the O'Sullivan arts center was the host of a faculty music recital. Faculty music Carly LeTourneau recitals are a way for teachers and faculty members to Staff Reporter show off their talents and to have fun. Mark Davenport, director of the music department said, "It is important for The game of poker is the music students to be able to come and hear their taking the country by instructors play and perform. n storm with approximately The faculty members who participated in the recital 50 million players coast­ were Irina Albig playing piano, Marlena Burghardt playing to-coast. Poker is no clarinet, James Cline playing guitar, Rebecca Koenigberg longer limited to smoky singing, Leslie Sawyer playing violin, Nanette Shannon casinos and home base­ playing piano, Michelle Stanley playing flute and Barbara ments. The popular card Wollan also singing. Special guests included Kevin Garry game can be found on tel­ playing guitar, Megan Gale playing piano and the Arundo evision, the Internet, video Winds. games, movies, and in When these music recitals first started there were magazines. three people participating; now there are 15, which means The Travel Channel there is a faculty member for each musical instrument plays host to the World Poker Tour, which is a Photo by Ed Bessenbacher taught at Regis. series of televised tourna- Sophomores Tyler Goswick and Brent Jester contemplate their next The evening was filled with solo performances, duets, ments that airs on bet at the Regis Texas Hold-em tournament in semester. Poker has one trio and one quintet. The first performance of the night Wednesday nights. Last had huge recent success in the U.S. due largely to the increased vis­ was by Albig. She performed "Rhapsody in B Minor" by season, the show drew in ibility of the game on such shows as the "World Series of Poker." Johannes Brahms. That was followed by a performance by Sawyer and an average of 1.3 million viewers. ESPN's annu- And reality t.v. has chosen poker as its latest vie­ Garry, who played a selection from the "Arpeggione al coverage of the World Series of Poker begins tim with the Discovery Channel's American Sonata," "Allegro Moderato." The third performance was in June, running every Tuesday until September. Casino, giving viewers an inside look at the work- by Wollan, Shannon and Stanley. Wollan sang "Danny Even celebrities are getting in on the game; ings of the Green Valley Ranch Casino in Boy," while Shannon accompanied her on the piano and the Bravo network organized a weekly "Celebrity Nevada. Stanley played the flute, creating a beautiful sound for the Poker Showdown," which features the likes of pleased audience. Shannon then remained on stage after Curt Shilling, Ray Romano and Heather Graham. Please see Poker on page 3 to play three selections from composer Leanna Kirchoff, who was in the audience. Kirchoff introduced the performance by giving some Mailbox security scrutinized background information on the selections performed, which was basically told that it was and have a locksmith look at the she wrote for a holiday concert in Limon, CO in 2003. The Possible breach none of my business where my problem." next performance was a duet by Koenigberg and Gale. mail was, so I was pretty much Compton informs that the Koenigberg sang a wonderfully humorous song called "A of mail security left to speculate what had hap­ exact cause of the problem was Word on my Ear" accompanied by Gale on the piano. A pened on my own." unknown, and that the action duet by Stanley and Cline followed as the two played prompts changes The popular rumor was that was taken was mainly pre­ "Allegretto Grazioso" and "Tempo de Siciliana." Andrea Silva that mailboxes were broken cautionary. "We're not sure The final performance of the night was done by the Senior Reporler into, and it had also been spec­ that we've actually had a securi­ Arundo Winds who played six selections from "Sechs ulated that someone accidental­ ty problem. We suspect mail­ Kleine Stucke Fur Blaserquintett." The Arundo Winds In the past week or so, ly caused mail to appear tam­ box tampering, but we're not include Ismael Reyes playing flute, Sarah Mellander play­ confusion and rumors have run pered with. certain. We don't think at this ing oboe, Burghardt playing clarinet, Kaori Uno playing rampant surrounding the move­ Prior to the re-opening of moment that anything has been bassoon and Megan Garrison playing horn. ment of townhouse mail to the the townhouse mailboxes, taken, but we would rather just The music faculty started having recitals two years mailroom. The townhouse mail­ assistant manager of the mail­ play it safe" said Compton. ago when the opportunity to minor in music was first room is now back in business, room Jim Compton explained: O'Connell Assistant Hall offered. There have been three concerts this semester with but what happened to cause all "We discovered a security issue Director John Kinnon provided the next one being on March 23. It will be a vocal recital the trouble? Many have been and we can't really go into some insight as to what actually with Wollan and Koenigberg. For more information and to left confused and guessing as depth, but we decided to play it happened. He explained that see the calendar for faculty and student recitals visit the to what the deal is with their safe and have the students there is one main door that music department web site at www.regis.edu/music. mail being moved. As resident come pick up their mail here [in junior Katie Kramer explains: "I the mailroom] for the time being Please see Mailbox, page 3

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Pow,•, ·' Tuesday, February 22, 2005 2 Highlander News Singing a new tune: music depart­ Highlander 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 ment growth melodious for campus Denver CO 80221 suit, they also receive great opportuni­ 303-964-5391 ties for personal enrichment. For many, playing music provides a Mission Statement: release from the stress of school and As the staff of the Regis University stu­ gives students a chance to simply dent-run publication, the Highlander, we relax and have fun. intend to serve the campus and the The music department also offers neighborhood by providing a weekly many concerts throughout the school forum regarding pertinent news and year located on campus in the . ideas. Our publication is designed to O'Sullivan arts center. Every music cultivate greater overall awareness and class performs each semester, usually participation in university events by pro­ towards the end, followed by a small viding consistent coverage of issues reception afterwards. All performanc­ affecting those involved with Regis es are open to the public and are usu­ University. ally free. Editor-in-Chief The Collegium Musicum group Ed Bessenbacher performs music composed before 1750, and is comprised of students, Associate Editor faculty, staff and members of the local Justin Parnell Denver community. Maribeth Waldrep There are also concerts given by Disassociate Editor Staff Reporter the Concert and University Choirs, Chris Dieterich Guitar, Chamber, and Jazz Ensembles Tucked behind the payroll depart­ and those students minoring in music. Opinions Editor ment in the northeast corner of Main Three of these music minors are Andrew Cole hall's first floor resides the music performing separate 20-minute recitals department, home to a plethora of on Wednesday, April 6, beginning at Feature Editor staff, academic programs and enrich­ 7:30 p.m. A schedule of other such Brooke Glasmann ment opportunities. performances can also be found on The music department, though the music department's website, Sports Editor still in its infancy, has developed many www.regis.edu/music. Nikki Lawson new programs since its founding three Regis' music department has years ago. In a few short years the grown a great deal in past years, pro­ Entertainment Editor department has expanded from offer­ viding students with many great oppor­ Kaitlyn Gentert ing only one University Choir to having tunities to get involved on campus and now over seven ensemble groups, Senior Reporters Photos courtesy of the music department learn more about their own musical new introductory classes in both voice Melissa Skotak {Top) Dr. Mark Davenport conducts tastes. Andrea Silva and guitar, and the ability to offer a With 15 accomplished staff mem­ music minor to over twenty Regis stu­ the Collegium Musicum group, a mix of students and faculty mem­ bers specializing in a wide range of Photo Editor dents. instruments and vocal disciplines, Dr. Mark Davenport, music direc­ bers. Below, faculty member Leslie Graham Hunt Sawyer bowing on violin accompa­ there truly is something for everyone. tor and head of the music program, In the upcoming years, Regis sees many perks for students as the nied by Nanette Shannon during Copy Editor last semester's faculty music hopes to see even more growth Stephanie Johnson department continues to expand. For recital. The music department has among the music dep,artment, which one, Regis is one of only a select num­ grown significantly in recent will hopefully add classes such as Advertising Staff ber of schools that provides all stu­ months and plans for much more. introduction to piano in the coming CarrieAnna Cordova dents with the opportunity to take semesters. Caroline Herter music lessons. Their next concert will be a included in the price of tuition. Whether one has always had an Faculty Voice Recital at 7:30 p.m. on Staff Artist According to Davenport, there are cur­ interest but never learned, or simply Wednesday, March 23. For more infor­ Jacqueline Kharouf stopped playing an instrument years rently about 180 students enrolled in mation, contact Dr. Mark Davenport or ago, there are a variety of classes music lessons studying a range of stop by the first floor of Main hall to Staff Reporters instruments and disciplines. available each semester. learn how to benefit from this rising Josi Berry These lessons are available to all Not only can interested students program. Jami Bonifas regardless of their major and are receive academic credit for this pur- Renee Felton Laura Fritz Thomas Griggs Marlena Hargrove Irish-American; well, for one year Carly LeTourneau Lizzeth Nevarez when you turn 18 you are considered back in high school because it clear­ Laura Parr Irish exchange stu­ an adult and are treated with that ly demonstrates how American cul­ Martin Roach dents speak about level of respect. The Irish students ture truly does not believe people John Rief explain that you grow up quicker in aged 18 and older to be responsible Brian Schrader differences in U.S. Europe, which they feel is apparent in adults. By placing so much emphasis Mike Simpson how Americans use language. on the importance and responsibility Mike Slesar Molly Hames Freehan comments that "In America of drinking, they feel we are enlarging Antonella Vitale Staff Reporter people refer to our age as 'kids' and the importance of alcohol and college as a 'school' where we do decreasing the level of respect and Faculty Advisor For many of us, experiencing life 'homework', whereas in Ireland we power of the substance itself. Ian T. Dawe in a different culture can be an are 'adults', we go to 'college' and we The Irish students explained that incredible opportunity. At Regis the work on 'assignments'." They feel this back in Ireland there are bars on Editorials exchange students from Ireland have subtle difference makes college here campus and that a lower drinking age Editorials are the opinions of the author, found life on campus to be a positive feel more like high school because it is actually easier, socially, on cam­ which do not necessarily reflect the experience. Finding a warm recep­ reflects society's attitude toward stu­ pus. It is not uncommon for classes views of Regis University or the tion from staff in the office of study dents under the age of 21. Although a to go out to a bar and have a drink Highlander. abroad, Irish exchange students Rori student may be legally an adult in the together after each semester. Submissions Freehan and Edward McGreehan U.S., they may not be treated like Freehan says, "It is a lot easier to be Submissions are encouraged from our both felt that the cultural transition one. more social because everyone can readers. All submissions will be Both Irish students felt the differ­ drink, no one gets left out, and so coming to America was fairly easy. reviewed for appropriateness, content, ences in attitude toward people under everyone is extended the same level Freehan comments that "we are con­ and length by the Editorial Staff to stantly exposed to the American cul­ 21 has somewhat to do with how both of respect." Although both societies ensure suitability of content and quality ture in Ireland; we watch the same societies approach the consumption have different views on the consump­ of thought. Email to television shows and such, so it was­ of alcoholic beverages. McGreehan tion of alcohol, both students explain [email protected]. The deadline for n't really difficult to adjust." says, "People in Ireland learn to that people in America most certainly receipt of letters is 5:00 p.m. on Although adjusting may have respect alcohol from an early age, so have respect for and value each Wednesday. been easier for these students than when they are legally able to drink other, but that American society has a one would expect, they do admit that they don't abuse the privilege.ff They much longer grace period to adult­ there are obvious social differences both agreed that the age restriction hood than Ireland, which is not a bad between the two cultures. In Ireland also makes them feel like they are thing. I

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Highlander 3 News Mailbox: prob­ A very Tanzanian Christmas lems resolved Tim Brungardt foot-tall clay homes, the Masai Guest Writer walking their herd along the opens up all the mailboxes, and that roads, and even the eyes of the the lock to that door wasn't catching In the summer of 2004 as children conveyed a message of when locked. This lead to the specu­ I prepared for my senior year at welcome as we drove past. The lation that the lock, and possibly mail, Regis - my last hurrah before I next morning we came to the vil­ had been meddled with. was to enter the real world - I lage and house that I would call According to Compton, having remembered the words of my home during Christmas, New townhouse residents pick up their mail father, words that have echoed Year, and the other three and m the mailroom was necessary in in my ears ever since he whis­ half weeks I would spend there. order for the problem to be accurately pered them over a decade ago. It was a simple plan. Our examined. He also explains that mail­ "Don't forget to stop and smell main objective was to help in the room employees have been on their the roses." construction of a boy's dormitory guard to protect the mail of townhouse His words are more at a nearby school. Hauling residents, and as of yet, nothing has meaningful now than ever, in sand, water, dirt, brick, sweep­ been reported missing. As Compton part to an experience that left a ing the ground, and even plant­ explained, "We think anything that mark on my soul that I don't ing corn became our tasks as happened we caught in time, we don't think will ever go away. Over the days flew by. The locals suspect anything has been taken out Christmas break, I was afford- were more than happy to wel­ of mailboxes." ed the opportunity to volunteer -._....._....;;;.__ ;;;:.,,._..;;;:,.;:;.;;;:::::.... ___ ~ __ ...:.;.;.:....,..J come us into their homes, share As mentioned, the townhouse abroad. I had researched a with us the tales of Africa, and mailboxes are now re-accessible for few programs in various parts of the were eager to learn about us as well. residents. From what Compton Third World, but none struck me as so In the end we finished only three explained, students can rest assured giving and so genuine as the group to four rooms. I thought that the vil­ that any obstacles faced with mailbox 'Global Volunteers' did. Each year lagers would be disappointed, but trouble have been squared away and they send hundreds of teams of volun­ much to my surprise, they didn't seem are under constant security. teers mostly from America and Europe to mind one bit. I was sitting with the to Third World nations, by invitation headmaster of the school we worked from the local countries only, to assist at telling him my concerns and he Corrections in projects the villagers create and paused for a moment, stood up, and In the story "Frisbee golf execute. said "Mr. Tim ..... What has happened course flings onto campus" (Issue I left after my last final on Dec. 17, here the last three weeks isn't just 13, Feb. 15, page 1) it should be clar­ and boarded a plane for Germany about a boy's dormitory. It's not about ified that, while Physical Plant is actu­ which would eventually take me to my the timely, efficient completion of a ally assembling the course, Regis final destination, Pommern, Tanzania. new building. It's about the experience you have provided for us, and the University Student Government I travelled alone until I met the other Association was responsible for pur­ four team members in the capital Dar experience we have provided you. You can stay here all year making chasing and bringing the new attrac­ Es Salaam. I anxiously sat in the tion to campus. plane wondering what would be await­ buildings and we most assuredly would appreciate it, but even more ing me so many thousands of miles In the story "Studying abroad Photos courtesy of nm Brungardt important for all of us is the knowledge away. I arrived in Tanzania two days allows the world to be your next (Top) Senior Tim Brungardt takes a that there is still goodness out in the later, only to find my bags never left classroom" (Issue 13, Feb. 15, page Frankfurt. I had flown six thousands couple moments from planting corn world, and there will always be good­ ness. It's no small thing that 2) it should state that credits transfer miles and waited months to be here to pose with some of the people he we have gotten together to help each other out. only through Regis-affiliated pro­ however, so I wasn't about to let a little met during his time in Tanzania. Once in a while, you just have to grams. In addition, actual grades do thing like no luggage get me down. southern highlands of the east African stop ...... and smell the roses." not transfer from program to program, The next day I met the other team nation. I was really starting not only to Dad, thanks. but bad credits will if a student does members, and we drove in a rickety, see, but understand how at least a not pass a class with a "C" or better. tired old bus for ten hours through the small part of Africa thrives. The five- Poker: not folding soon Not only are the airwaves being becoming so strict on the Internet flooded with real deal poker, this year, gambling sites operated within the ESPN introduced Tilt, a weekly drama U.S., many online gaming companies staring Michael Madsen in which he are based in the Caribbean, staying off plays the reigning king of the table shore in order to stay out of American about to be taken down by three col­ jurisdiction. leagues a month before the World A more fun and reliable way to Poker Championships at the fictitious play poker is through the latest craze, Colorado Casino in Las Vegas. bar tournaments. Beginning last Television may be the place to September, Casino Masters USA, a watch poker, but the Internet is where Denver-based casino event promotion you can actually play. According to and entertainment company, started ESPN.com, an estimated 100,000 the Denver Poker Tour. Various bars people are playing poker online at and restaurants around Colorado take peak time (8 p.m. PST, 11 p.m. ET) turns hosting 60-150 poker players, everyday. But just how safe is it? with at least ten different locations to According to the Colorado choose from each night of the week. Division of Gaming, Internet gambling Contestants each start with $500 is not legal in any state except for in casino chips (no real money can be Nevada, where licensed casinos can wagered) for a game of No Limit Texas offer very limited and restricted Hold'em. Typically, bar prizes are Internet wagering to Nevada residents awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only. There is no Colorado state law finishers nightly at each location. In that expressly addresses the issue of addition, 1st place earns a guaranteed Internet gambling, however the viola­ seat in the Final Showdown game that tion would be considered a crime and takes place in mid-March. charged as an "unlawful form of gam­ Ultimately, the Grand Prize is the bling.· $10,000 buy-in at the World Series of Only a few states have passed Poker in Las Vegas. specific laws explicitly prohibiting In January 2005, the amount of Internet gambling, but within the past money spent on the game of poker in ~1~Cl'JJ1"$11S iptnd cl'llir(lf'l!Srt orttrsincl'll Amt l'Q;piol tnchl UhC1114 Si!>C111sAirF0ttt, i(s few years, a number of bills have been casinos within the state of Colorado U"Aik•ly )'O'J'll tv4"1 sptnd iC in !hi nme ~:it•« cc,.nry 'tel.Ill to.,.. !hi ~t)' GO pr,cdct introduced in the U.S. House and totaled over $2.6 million dollars. N.nnlJ in :as rn:iny :a, 20 cli u.,-nr: l•Ws ,n > '>Gl1•()' ol NS::ing •rwrorro•nr:s. 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Tuesday, February 22, 2005 4 Highlander Opinions ------...:__.....:...... ::.::___-

On our mind from the Highlander staff Campus workers deserve our gratitude gifts, although they do deserve it. We There are hundreds of people How many students living in the The custodial staff is not the only simply should acknowledge what they who allow Regis University to function residence halls know the name of the group working to improve our educa­ do for us and say hello and thank you. as an educational institution. Beyond custodial worker who keeps their sur­ tion at Regis. The physical plant staff We are all people and we are all linked roundings clean? How many students works hard to keep our campus look­ the professors, administrators, alumni to the Jesuit tradition of Regis. and admissions workers, there are stop to thank the custodial workers in ing new and safe and adding improve­ When you see a custodian clean­ several other individuals contributing the halls of Loyola and the ALC, or to ments. For example, when it snows, ing in the halls, express your gratitude. to our education. even acknowledge that they are there they arrive extra early to make a clear When the physical plant workers are These individuals may not have a and say hello? How many of us make walkway for us. out improving our campus, let them direct correlation to our classroom the conscious effort to throw our trash The Sodexho employees also know that the improvements look education, but they contribute to Regis away, not spew water all over the contribute to our education. They pre­ great. And when you are served by the in many different ways. The custodial sinks, and clean up after ourselves? pare and serve us when we are hungry friendly Sodexho employees, let them staff and physical plant workers Respect is the underlying issue. and in a rush. They deserve to be know that their work matters. For deserve to be acknowledged and Regis University asks us the question, acknowledged as well. The library although these individuals are "behind deserve our thanks. The Sodexho "How ought we to live?" Though.. we workers and mailroom staff help keep workers should be treated with respect may examine this question in the Regis functioning and provide us with the scenes" of our education, they still and the employees at the library and classroom, through community serv­ services that simplify our lives as stu­ deserve our respect and gratitude for the mailroom staff should be given ice, and in decision-making, we often dents. the service they do which allows us to credit for how much their work makes forget it when interacting with these By no means should we all go out attend school and live here. our lives as students easier. individuals on campus. and buy every one of these individuals WisecracRers by Jacqueline Kharouf Parking fines are too high ,owNHOuS~ for poor infrastructure Mo.i I RooVV\ ~ and faculty designated parking spots. .. ., n. z• If this includes a fee, students and fac­ ·~ ulty will be more than willing to pay. 1\ Parking problem "7 zo Currently, leaving anytime between 9

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'DO Nal" c..G:oSS DO Wdl" C.1tOSS 00 NO'f" c~oss 00 N<>T is within a reasonable distance from gets larger their home or office respectively. The second step is to create, by some means, additional parking that is Adam M. Stout both safe and accessible to commut­ IY" ov.. bl e. '""' 'PoYo..d i Se. .. - Guest Writer ing students, with safety being the ( -nu. F"n sh rv1 elA s. e. n oL +ke.. 1 v­ most important factor. Many will k 1 >"cl~ s+ ("ejo..vd.5 . ) I'm not one to complain. I under­ remember the problems with car stand that expanding is hard, and that break-ins from last year that seemed hang ups are to be expected. I can to cease of their own cause and not deal with the constantly changing from any security policies that Regis routes that I am forced to walk on cam­ implemented. pus to get to where I need to go. I can And finally, if the above steps are deal with the sounds of trucks backing not plausible, Regis needs to be up, digging, and breaking concrete at lenient with regards to the parking sit­ the early hours of the morning. I can uation. Raising ticket prices will only even deal with the ever increasing infuriate Regis patrons and students, prices of books and minimal return that causing them to park in unsafe areas, we get at the end of the semester. which in turn creates a threat to the However, there comes a point when vehicle and person and hinders the $1 Games! our patience is tested. I'm sorry to say flow of traffic (try driving down Lowell that we (both students and faculty) during rush hour with cars lining both have been tested for some time now, sides of the street). $1 Shoes!\ and personally, the latest increase in Overall, much like the end of the parking fines has pushed me beyond spring 2004 semester, Regis has the limit. failed to think of the implications of Let me begin by saying that I parking policies. At the end of last appreciate the fact that Regis students spring semester, students were do not have to pay for a parking pass. required to move out of on-campus However, under the present circum­ housing at the same time as gradua­ Wednesdays stances, I would rather pay a $50 park­ tion. Needless to say, many students ing fee once a semester to have the and parents could not park remotely guarantee that I can always have an close to their housing to facilitate the @ available parking spot. moving process. It is reasonable to The problem with the current say that this caused some students to parking situation is apparent to anyone miss the noon deadline for moving out, ~# 8:00pm who has tried to find parking on cam­ thus incurring a fine that could only be pus between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 justified through the poor planning of ~~. p.m. It is understandable that Regis Regis. wants to allow enough parking for the Currently, and much to our cha­ ~?!/' commuting community of Regis stu­ grin, students and faculty are incurring dents and faculty, especially when fines due to the poor planning ~f /" considering the amount of adult stu­ Regis. If university growth is an ulti­ dents who attend Regis, but to enforce mate goal, accommodating facilities parking the way that has not been ini­ are needed before expansion can tiated is uncalled for. If parking fines begin. are going to increase, more parking needs to be made available so people do not have a legitimate need to park Elitch Lanes 3825 Tennyson Denver CO (303) 477-1633 illegally. ,, The first step that needs to be taken is to give on-campus students ---··-·------·-- -· Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Highlander 5 Opinions------Meet the candidates With the upcoming elections of the RUSGA leadership, the Highlander wanted to make space available for the candidates to speak to the students. Elections will run Tuesday, March 1 through Thursday, March 3 at various locations on campus. For the first time, presidential and vice presidential candidates must run togeth­ er on a ticket, with the chief justice running seperate. This year there are two such tickets that will appear on the ballot. The four candidates have written a short piece to the students that appears here with the president above and their VP running mate below.

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT Frank Haug Alex Glueckler

Over the last year I've had the pleasure of serving as the vice presi­ This is my little "blurb" about me: My name is Alex, and I am running to dent of RUSGA. As the chair of the Senate I've organized meetings, overseen be your next President. I love this school, and have been involved with it since budgets, supervised student clubs/organizations, and developed committees to late into my freshman year when being put on the Board of Trustees for deal with issues important to the Regis student body. Physical Plant Committee, working with them on The ability to organize and chair meetings is many aspects of this campus, including the recent necessary to thepresidency, as well as the ability to Frisbee golf course that is being built through appropriately allocate the $100.00 each of you, the RUSGA. students, pay every semester to give RUSGA our But freshman year was only the beginning. budget. I have had direct experience in both of these Since, I served as Director of Student Involvement areas. (namely in charge of the Mr. Regis contest), the I am fortunate to have led the Senate when Junior Class Senator, bartending for Regis' pub (that many new clubs/organizations formed, and others small stand selling beer on Thursday Thrills), a mem­ continued to prosper. I believe every student's voice ber of the Judicial Board, I help distribute money to is important. We now have Jewish, Hispanic, and clubs through Appropriations Committee, and was Black Student Alliances, which have exploded onto campus and filled a void at even an Insignia last year. Beyond this, I have been among the select few on our University. Several new athletic clubs, academic groups, and student the "couch crew" supporting our athletic teams through the thick and thin. activist organizations, added to our fantastic classic clubs, provide opportuni­ My point is that I have tried to make myself as much a part of Regis as ties for all students to get involved. possible because I believe in what it could be. This year's Student Government I have aided in the creation a frisbee golf course, worked to extend DML's Association has made many great advances in setting a groundwork that can hours, and generally given a voice to the students. This is our University; and be built upon. I know that my past experience here has given me the skills, as your RUSGA President I will continue to professionally serve you. which can take Regis farther. I ask that you actually vote this year, and if you'd RUSGA has developed momentum in the last year. As someone who like, vote for myself and Byron. We will work hard to continue to ensure a bet­ helped create it, I feel I am the best person to aid in its continuation; and I very ter and more enjoyable year for you. much want to. I have the experience and desire to do this job. As President I will do my best to give every student a positive collegeexperience.

VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Danny Gallagher Byron Schwab

With the upcoming year as the topic of conversation, the focus should The Rolling Stones put it best when they sang, "You can't always get be who the new president and vice-president should be. The leadership that what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you compromises the student body should represent all need." Two years ago I found myself as the student interests and organizations. It should also be willing who just expected to fit in at Regis. Being naive, I to listen to the needs of the clubs and organizations did not realize you only get what you put in and sud­ to provide them with ample funding, publicity and denly I found out how truly fortunate we all are to backing; in regards to all the events each club is attend Regis University. By simply getting involved in going to be putting on. However, the duo should intramurals, cheering on our sports teams, and help­ posses the needed experience to get the job done. In ing start the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, I high school I was the student body vice-president in began to realize the capabilities our Student 2002 and president in 2003. My high school had a Government Association can achieve through student population of nearly 2,100, which is more then the interests. Regis campus. I have always been inclined to leader­ I believe RUSGA made wonderful advances ship, but the road that has brought me here has been filled with many chal­ this year towards achieving student satisfaction. My only question is why stop lenges and experiences. I feel that Frank Haug and I would make a great duo there? Andy and Frank created a great foundation for many programs. Yet, I for the positions, and know we could represent the students with excellent know that if we try these programs could be what we as students need. stewardship. In summary, I know I would make a great Vice-President; I would work hard for you, and get programs performing to their maximum potential. Please, So when you are trying to decide who you should vote for in the upcoming vote for Alex and myself, so that next year we might all just find we get what elections there are three things you should remember; we need. 1 . Experience matters 2. Your voice should matter 3. That your vote is of the utmost importance

Frank and I promise to bring exciting new changes to the cam~~s, while s~ill. providing the groundwork for tradition, integrity, and accountability to remain in the forefront of the student governments' goals.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2005 ~6~H~ig£h~la~n~d~e~r ______Feature ------'-'-~<..:...:..e::..::.:..::::.:..z...!!!_~L_'.______Feature Highlander 7 Will there ever be peace? A look at the past, present and future of Israel and Palestine

First Zionist Congress The history behind the Israel-Palestine conflict Controversial U.S. involvement in Israel Birth of the Palestinian Authority The First Zionist Congress . . In 638 AD a Melissa Skotak On May 4 Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Melissa Skotak ,n • ,.. .'~ s'YRt conquest by A;ab Egyptian leader 20 0 senior Reporter Organization reached an agreement in Cairo on the Senior Reporter __ .. _: .:coa2 Muslims ended Anwar Sadat to e ish " for e J ish Camp David; the initial implementation of the 1993 Declaration of - - .: " ....,.. Byzantine rule. The enduring discon- G , (h•-" The Middle East is~S:8itopea i Pa t1 cu d by 11 talks resulted in a Principles. rael's military is full of struggle and publ la s th arid tent apmong_ t_he lsrbaelis and Hada ~fa~!ro~r~~:d:~: peace treaty. withdrawal T~dogtfro m t rip, excluding 1 1 r~?,-_;f' confiict - not only Zionist Organization to work for the a es ,mans egan in Mediterranean -- f 109 Similar visits ancient times and is one of sea N --·----· - rom 9 - 1187 between a few select Jewish settlem ts ,-.miC-m, and from ____ AD, the region occurred in the that end. the most volatile, unforgiv- • - nations, but for nearly 80s and 90s. In the Palestinian ow Je in t West Bank. ,- : _ remained under ing conflicts of all time. the entire region. 1988, the Negotiations were difficult and were almost derailed on ' Arab Discontent Therefore, a brief history of ,' • Muslim rule until the Amongst the tension, Palestinian Feb. 25 when a Jewish settler in the West Bank town these circumstances rede- ;- ~ fall of th e Ottoman the United States is Arab discontent exploded into wide­ Liberation of Hebron fired on praying Muslims, killing 29 people. fines the meaning of brief - Tel Av;v-Yafo w st Empire in the 20th most interested in the spread civil disobedience during a gen- f::;!~ f Organization for­ yet, there is no way to Bat v · 1::1o!orl Bank• ', century. events that transpire mally recognized describe this struggle with- •-~ ', The ongoing between Israel and Israel's right to ~ltfl,~fi·:~~~o:~1 11 ~ ·-~dOd -'--,Jerusalem struggle has contin- Palestine. This is out mentioning its roots. -· ,,,- / ued into modern his- exist and as a Oslo II and the assassination of Rabin ~l~Q-~ack~ t~Q;gig Basically it's all about AshQelon , , De because of a unique result the United and British targets with the aim of "liber­ land - a strip of land that Gaza ( ' se:/ lory. In the last 100 relationship that the Photo courtesy of libris.grenet.fr/joumalpes States agreed to On Sept. 24 the Oslo II agreement was Strtp• ;' , year, the signed in Taba in Egypt, and countersigned ating" Palestine and Transjordan (mod­ comprises about 10,000 , __ --_,, Palestinians have U.S. has de.veloped Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin meets with negotiate with square miles between the .Beersheba with Israel over the four days later in Washington. The agree­ ern-day Jordan) by force. PLO leader Vasser Arafat and President Bill PLO leader, eastern shores of the experienced cola- years. Clinton at the White House on Sept. 13, 1993. The Vasser Arafat. ment divided the West Bank into three zones: Mediterranean Sea and the nization, expulsion In 1948, Israel two shook hands in agreement to withdraw troops Then in 1993, Zone A comprised 7 percent of the territory UN Partition of Palestine Jordan River. This piece of and military occupa- declared itself an inde­ from the Gaza Strip and West Bank. President Bill (the main Palestinian towns excluding The UN set up a special committee land has be conquered and lion and a long, diffi- pendent nation. At Clinton brought re-conquered throughout Jo R DA N cult search for self- this point, the United States Canal from Egypt. U.S. Arafat and Israeli leader history. N•g•v determination and was faced with a decision of President Dwight Eisenhower Yitzhak Rabin to the White ~=l~~~ni=ind~8.~st. Jeriusalem)agoing to full :~~ch!o!mp t~~d It was originally estab- coexistence with the whether or not to .officially rec­ blocked the military move and House lawn to sign the Oslo Zone B co ri c territory Palesti n i~wisini repre- lished by the Israelites nation they hold ognize the young country. secured the United States' role Peace Accords. under joint rae - s · c tro sentativ s, as Ar Higher under King Solomon. After responsible for their Secretary of State George as a key player in Middle East The intricate past that the Zone C st ed rae nd . ael was Committee, rejected the proposal; his reign, the land was split E G Y P T suffering and loss. Marshall was against support­ conflicts. United States has developed into two parts, one of which The Jewish ing Israel. He felt that recogniz­ During the middle of the with Israel continues forward also to release Palestinian prisoners. Further their counterparts in the Jewish was occupied by the people of Israel ing the country might endanger Yorn Kippur war in 1973, today as the U.S. hopes to help handovers followed. Agency accepted it. Babylonians who drove the L------'---''------~ have met similar U.S. access to the Arab oil sup­ President Richard Nixon bring the country more stabi­ Amid an incitement campaign against Israeli Jews into exile and destroyed Map courtesy of www.militaryfactory.com/ countries/imgs/israer unrest. The return to showed support for Israel. ply. President Harry Truman, lization. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a Jewish reli­ Establishment of Israel Solomon's temple. About 70 years Palestine. There was a revolt the land of their fore­ however, did not take When the Soviet Union, a More recently, the focus passed and the Jews returned to against Roman rule 133 years later fathers has not brought peace or Marshall's advice. He wel­ strong Arab ally, threatened to on this conflict in the Middle gious extremist assassinated him on Nov. 4, The S~tt h state start rebuilding the temple. and the second temple was security. Instead, they have faced comed Israel and this gesture, send in troops to enforce a East has been to develop a sending shock waves around the world. The for ne ofgij2, 0 ar as s· ro imed Around 333 BC the conquest of destroyed. This was the beginning crisis after crises as their neighbors in turn, angered many of cease-fire, Nixon vetoed the lasting relationship with new dovish Shimon Peres, architect of the falter­ on May i e ration Alexander the Great started Greek of the Jewish Diaspora; eventually, have sought to wipe their country off Israel's adversaries. idea and put U.S. forces Palestinian leader, Mahmoud ing peace process, became prime minister. came int eff o o in s the rule of the area. In 63 BC the the Jews were banished and forced the map. Eight years after officially around the world on nuclear Abbas. The United States has last British troops withdrew. Jewish state of Judea was incorpo­ into slavery as their city was recognizing Israel, the United alert. strong hopes that his stature in rated into the Roman province of destroyed around them. States proved its loyalty as Peace negotiations were Palestine will help to bring a being unconditional. In discussed in 1978 when more peaceful environment Deadlock President Jimmy Carter between the two feuding coun­ Conflict returned early in Formation of the PLO October 1956, Israel, Britain 1996 and France planned a military brought Israeli leader tries. with a series of devastating sui­ strike to recapture the Suez Menachem Begin and cide bombings in Israel carried out by the Islamic militant group essentially un Hamas, and a bloody three- body called rganization At present. .. peace (PLO). But t a genuinely Vasser Arafat, who led the movement for A few days prior to Abbas' statement, Israeli Prime Palestinian statehood for forty years, died in November Minister Sharon committed to withdrawing from Gaza independent ~~~;~1y~~ 2004 at the age of 75. Mahmoud Abbas, a former prime and dismantling all Israeli settlements there and in the period defined by Oslo for a final minister was elected chairman of the Palestine West Bank. This also coincided with the reopening of resolution passed on May 4, Liberation Organization on Thursday a few days later. Gaza's seaport and the release of several hundred pris­ 1999 but Yasser Arafat was per­ Abbas, 69, who has long worked in Arafat's shadow as oners. suaded to defer unilateral decla­ the PLO's Number 2 official, won the most powf)erfulof "'"knts follow,hthe "flotu_fr-ydea~-lo~~ the three titles Arafat held - pre2 iThHt,n rising "' nown as e . n I a a. . ration of Palestinian statehood to p I f · A th ·ty I der of the Falah me ept 00, prior peace efforts failed once again give a chance for negotiations a~de~ in~n f t~e ~~ ·_ ea etw n the o groups when Ariel Sharon's peaceful The 1967 War (the Six Days' War) O 0 with the new administration. ea k th e hav. s · · 0 salem mosque known to Muslims as Over the past few wee s, er · d J ~ I M t t d Mounting ten · and its Arab T · th I the Israelites and the Palestinians Haram al-Sharif, an Io ews as ,emp e oun , urne neighbors culmi ats9S?!: · s hostilities start- pas, ive _signs a_ th . ·olence On Feb 11 into a violent situation. This 1nc1dent then sparked four are nearing a lull ,n e ongoing v1 · · ' , h d · West Bank Re-occupied ing on June 5 nd J ne 11 - six days . ader Mahmoud Abbas said in an years worth of more ate an v,o 1ence. Photo courtesy of www.exposingisraeliapartheid.com th e new P a Ies tme 1e , ' . h d · kl · After waves of suicide attacks which changed the face of the Middle East conflict. · · · h th I elis is effectively over Periods of peace ave come an gone qu1c y in A new flag is being proposed to represent the Palestine - Israeli nation. It is composed interview that the war wit e sra . . th· 10 000 mile region. This is why many fear the early in the year, Israel re-occu- of three vertical, colored bars to embody the three religions of the people, blue to sym· and that the Israeli Pnme Minister, Anel Sharon, 1s is , . • • • • the Palestinians. longevity of recent peace efforts. The underlying ques- The Yorn Kippur War bolize Judaism, white for Christianity, and green for Islam. In the center is the world speakmg a different 1anguage 1o lion seems to be a matter of how long it will last. Unable to regain the territory they with a white dove with an olive branch to signify peace between the two feuding states. %!£Ia~~~a&g hadistme • E 1· pt 96d S a !.un aticed were regularly raided, remained majo ffe · a nst Is on "The structure of world peace cannot be the work of one cut off from each other, surround­ the J is fe va f th of ed and under curfew for long peri­ Atonement or Yorn Kippur. The man, or one party, or one nation. It must be a peace ods of time. clashes are also known as the -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his Address 3 1945 Ramadan war. which rests on the cooperative effort of the whole world." to the US Congress, March , · The Second Intifada In the uncertainty of the ensuing impasse, Secret Oslo Talks Ariel Sharon, the veteran right-winger who First Intifada PLO Seeks Peace Madrid sumrnit F · Minister Peres and his deputy Beilin explored the pos- succeed ·n~ y as Likud A mass uprising - or intifada - against the Israeli occupa- For the PLO - A worldwide audience watched. the historic summit tion began in Ga n :ifli~~r'!!g@!Po the West Bank. _ore1· ign f activati,a t facilitated by leader, ur Mount expulsi begin on Oct. . T I es _;!ii e each given s1b11ty o § [ilks. . Protest took the fa ce, general strikes, th With the hi to i ter ta mg nowhere, the complex i uprising t role as 45 minute r "T51 sitions. The Norway. · t N · t boycotts on Israeli ro uc ra ti d barricades, but it secret "Oslo track" - pe . 0 1n orweg1an own critics s i s gh av ve move. the main evolu­ Palestinians s ke'-'"°" . utur of hope with was the stone-throwing emonstrations against the heav­ borg _ a,..Jl!n e progress. The Palestinian demonstrations followed, quickly tion" as Israel Shamir usti e . ence f the Jewish of S arps · · f th ccupied 0 . · ns consented to recogrn~e Israel in return or e developing into what became known as the ily-armed occupation troops that captured international territories and P a Ies tm1a , 1· the Diaspora state, while Syrian Foreign MirnS!er Farouq al-Shara · · of phased dismantling of lsrae 1s occupa 10n. al-Aqsa intifada, or uprising. attention. population. dwelled on Mr. Shamir's "terrorist" Past. beginning ~-----...... -....---~------

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8 Highlander Sports Lacrosse optimistic heading Ranger into season this weekend Replay Freshmen talent key Nikki Lawson Sports Editor to success in 2005

Taking on Bellevue University in a Alicia Moler three game match-up this past week­ Staff Reporter end, the Ranger baseball team improved their record to 7-2. This season, the Regis University On Friday the Rangers defeated women's lacrosse team has high Bellevue by the count of 4-2. Starting hopes. Sophomore midfielder pitcher Tim Didjurgis improved his Caroline Herter says "we are definitely record to 2-0 as he allowed only two Photo by Graham Hunt Junior picture John Parscal pre­ going to win more games (this sea­ earned runs in six innings pitched. On pares to release the ball against son). Our defense is unstoppable and Saturday, Regis split the doubleheader Bellevue this weekend. Regis took our offense really clicks well. The losing 7-12 in the first game and win­ freshmen have tremendous talent. two games in the three game series. ning the second game 4-3. In the win­ They add a lot of skill and knowledge ning effort, senior Jared Scharton to the team." Sophomore defender went 1-for-3 and added an RBI while Emily Augsburger added "the fresh­ Photo by Graham Hunt reliever Eric Thompson was credited men this year are so talented and Junior captain Colleen Merrick with the victory. they're all so open to really working looks for an open teammate during The Rangers will be in action this hard at making their mark on the practice last week. The team will weekend as they play host in the team." Junior defender Michele host their pre-season tournament RMAC Pre-Season Tournament. Boselli emphasized the new spirit that this Saturday with games beginning Regis will take on Nebraska-Kearney the freshmen brought to the team. at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and compete in "They have given us all the attitude we a doubleheader against New Mexico need to succeed." this year. "Well, let's just say we can Highlands and Fort Hayes beginning As far as the freshman go, they only improve from last season and the at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. are all very anxious about the season. season before, and given our attitude "I'm a little nervous for my first season, and new rookie-licious blood, I'd say The men's basketball team split but we have a great team with lots of we've got a pretty good chance to do games against two RMAC opponents talent. I'm really looking forward to the so," she says. "Our leaders this year this past weekend. On Thursday, the great things to come," says Maggie seem generally enthusiastic which Rangers defeated Chadron State by Cantwell, an attacker on the Regis always seems to help. Our coach, the count of 68-61 and were upended squad. Lillian Yanni, also playing the Karie Keane, is very willing to try new by Fort Hayes on Saturday by the attack position remarks that "everyone things and do whatever it takes to score of 53-69. Photo by Graham Hunt is so passionate about playing and make us challenge ourselves. And our Against Chadron State, junior Jay Guard Logan Garvin attempts a playing well that we are sure to have a two new assistant coaches rock!" Goral recorded 13 points and went 3- jump shot. The men will conclude successful season." Brittany Innes Be sure to get out and support the for-6 from the three-point range. their season this weekend against added, "I've felt very welcomed by the team this upcoming Saturday, Senior Kent Brown had the game CCU and Mines. team. There are no quarrels and we're February 26th, as they host their annu­ high in points with 16 against Fort definitely a close bunch. I think al spring tournament. The Rangers Hayes as he was 6-for-8 in shooting. Colleen and Helen (team captains) do play at 1:00, 2:10, 3:20 and 3:55 p.m. The Rangers will close out the a great job keeping us all together. on the lacrosse field (west soccer field) 2004-2005 season this weekend as The Schlacks sisters also should get and take on various club teams. they play host to Colorado Christian credit." Freshman goalie Amanda Since the Rangers are the only and Colorado School of Mines on Mastera stated "I hope we can reflect Division II Women's Lacrosse team Friday and Saturday, both games set our abilities in a competitive game west of the Mississippi river, their to begin at 5:30 p.m. atmosphere." home appearances are limited. Mark The team has only three seniors you calendars for their only other two Currently ranked first in the NCAA this season, Helen Lipscomb, Suzi and home games, March 5 against II North Central Region and 24th Salli Schlacks. Salli, a midfielder for University of Northern Colorado at 2 nationally, the women's basketball the Rangers, is very excited to see p.m. and April 3 at 11 a.m. against team suffered their second conference what the team will bring to the table Colorado State University. loss against Fort Hayes on Saturday as they were defeated by the count of 45-55. In the loss, Denise Lopez recorded 17 points and added eight boards. On Thursday, the Rangers defeated Chadron State 61-54 as Photo by Graham Hunt Diana Lopez registered 23 points and Junior forward Aiste Slenyte pre­ seven steals. The Rangers, 20-5 over­ pares to receive the ball. The all, 15-2 RMAC, will host the second Rangers are home this weekend tak­ half of this weekend's doubleheaders ing on CCU and Mines. 80th & Sheridan• 303-657-0667 against CCU and Mines with games beginning at 7:30 p.m. Just down from 24 Hour Fitness The Regis softball team compet­ Monthly Unlimited Tanning ed in the Lonestar Conference / Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference $1 995 per month Crossover Tournament this past week­ end in Phoenix, AZ.. The Rangers Ask For Details were set to play against regional foes such as Saint Edwards University and the University of the Incarnate Word. $5.00 Qff-(Reg. $20) Regis defeated Saint Edwards 3-0 to improve to 2-1 overall. Against Your First Spray Incarnate Word, the game was rained Booth Session out with only four innings completed. with coupon only The Rangers will next be in action ------this weekend as they take on New Mexico Highlands University on road Ergoline 600 in two double headers Friday and Super Fast 12 Minute Tan Saturday Photo by Graham Hunt Visit the athletic website at Freshman outfielder Christine 2 Sessions for $24 www.regis.edu/athletics for all the lat­ Gardella connects with ball in the with coupon only est in Regis sports. Ranger's win over OJC. Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Highlander 9 Sports Prescription for a Double trouble on the court: The Lopez twins Nuggets Turnaround Flynn Murphy the future of the franchise; he should Contributing Writer set the tone for the second half by hus­ tling and at least trying on defense. Anyway you slice it, there is no 2. Replace the greatest overweight doubt to any rational observer that the guard in the league. Nuggets' season has been a great dis­ This is by far the biggest hole on appointment up to the all-star break. At the team right now. No one was more Photos by Graham Hunt this point the Nuggets stand at 24-29 important to the Nuggets last year for the year which puts them out of the when a big shot was needed than Denise Lopez Diana Lopez playoffs in the western conference and Vashon Leonard. He went down in the third in the Northwest division. There first game of the year versus the Denise and Diana Lopez are sophomores from Ranum high school in Denver. have been peaks and valleys for this Lakers for the season. The replace­ Denise is a forward and leads the Rangers in rebounds. Diana is a guard and year's team which can happen when ments leave a lot to be desired. Some the current leader in points and 3-pointers. Don't miss the girls in action this you go through three different coaches sort of improvement is imperative here weekend as they take on Colorado Christian and Colorado School of Mines. in half a season. A multitude of excus­ before the trading deadline. Speaking Who's older? es could be made; Vashon Leonard's of that. .. Diana is by one minute season ending injury, new coaches, 3. Trade Niko/oz Tskitishvili for a Carmelo's smorgasbord of troubles Crystal Pepsi and Salsa Verde Doritos What's the best way to tell you apart? etc ... But the time for excuses has run Just give it up Kiki. By beauty marks. Diana has one high on her nose (D-high) and Denise has out, these guys The time has one low by her lip (D-Low). were put together T come for the to make a run into rade Niko/oz Tskitishvili Nuggets to admit Do you have ESP? the playoffs as a fi they made a horri- high seed. The or a CryStat Pepsi and ble mistake in Yes. We can sense where each other is at most of the time. coaching situation drafting "Skita." Salsa Verde Doritos Have you ever switched places? is now settled with Just give it up Kiki. Two years of riding Yes, in eighth grade we went to each others classes. the accomplished the pine is enough George Karl sign------to convince me. If Are you competitive with each other? ing a multi-year contract. Denver's he is not the next "Dirk," I was at least No, not really because we play different positions and have different roles to play has been slowly improving under hoping he could be the next Vlade fulfill. Karl, as they have gone 6-4 over their Divac. Give him away to anyone who last ten games but there is still a lot of will take him. But give me the Pepsi Favorite color? work to do. Denver stands five games and the Doritos. Am I the only one that Denise: Yellow Diana: Navy Blue back in the loss column behind the liked Crystal Pepsi? eighth seed L.A. Lakers heading into 4. Trade for 5,287 feet of Mount Favorite food? the All-Star break at the Pepsi Center Mutombo immediately. Denise: Chicken Fingers Diana: Chicken Parmesan over the past weekend. Knowing that, No one could get the crowd going here is what I would do if Stan like Dikembe Jubumbo Allanbe Best pre-game warm up song? Kroenke, the Nuggets owner, called Kukumbe Bubumbum Jaque Denise: Eye of the Tiger Diana: Eye of the Tiger me in for a little consultation. This is Mutombo. The hysteria that he caused my four step plan: with his razor sharp elbows and finger Best team to play against? 1. Explain to Melo that there are two waggling will never be forgotten by this Denise: METRO Diana: Metro! sides to the basketball court. sports fan. So what if he is like 53 Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, years old now and he can't waggle his 1------­ Larry Bird and Kobe Bryant have all finger cause of arthritis. He is just sit­ r------, been known for their play on both ting on Houston's bench wasting away. sides of the court. Anthony can look If anything, it would be hilarious to lis­ like a superstar on the offensive end, ten to his press conferences again. then run down and get confused with Maybe bring back some of his bud­ an asthmatic 50-year-old gym teacher dies. Anyone know if LaPhonso Ellis at the local Y.M.C.A. on the other. and the artist formerly known as Chris More than anything, this comes down Jackson are available? to conditioning and hustle. Anthony is Top 10 ... Reasons to celebrate sports at Regis Regis Place Apartments 4703 W. 52nd Ave 10. Only four shoulders are separated in a Regis rugby match. Denver, CO 80212 9. Your intramural basketball team wins a game against a team Phone: 303.477.3905 Fax: 303.477.1707 with a plethora of former Regis basketball players. (Right across from Willow Case Golf Course) 8. Men's club volleyball gets to host another tournament in late 2,3,4 bedroom apartments/townhomes March. (Be there) Washer/Dryer/Microwave in every home 7. The intramural bowling league finally decides to go by total On site management scratch pins rather than handicaps. 24 hour emergency maintenance 6. We do it all without a football team. Heated pool/Hot tub 5. Any Regis team beats any Metro team at anything: baseball, Regis University students receive $25 off each month basketball, soccer, who has the higher GPA, who can eat more, Ask Don about our specials: 303.477.3905 Who can cheer in the most demeaning fashion, who has better Office Hours: M-F 9am to 6pm skills, who is extremely better looking, etc ... Sat. 1Oam-5pm 4. The support of the Couch Crew. Need we say more? Sun. by appointment 3. Women's basketball keeps moving up in the national rank­ Website: www.RegisPlaceApartments.com ings. Email: [email protected] 2. Like we said. Any Regis team beats any Metro team at any- , WITH THIS COUPON RECIEVE YOUR 1ST MONTH FREE! thing. I I I 1. Regis University wins its first National Championship (in I I I Women's soccer). I L----I ------Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10 Highlander Entertainment Dofia Rosita's Jalapefio Kitchen funny

One woman show those close to this appropriate and restaurant. Starring mildly entertaining with Rosita was her best Kaitlyn Gentert friend, Cuca, Entertainment Editor played by Magally Rizo Located in the heart and dusty Antuna, who part of Brighton, El Centro Su Teatro is k n o w s presenting Dona Rosita's Jalapeno everything Kitchen Jan. 27 thru Feb. 26. The play about every­ focuses on a 54-year old woman one and isn't named Rosita and her small restau­ afraid to rant. Drama persists within this restau­ share this rant between Rosita's friends and fam­ information ily members to set a humorous tone to with anyone this colorful performance. Rosita, who has played by Debra Gallegos, plays the ears. With a narrator and reenacts events that have magazine in added a unique dialect to the occurred throughout the years to her hand, she tells every person to Spanish language. entertain her audience. enter the restaurant that she wants to Lasting just over an hour, the The play begins with a man move into a "condom," and is promptly men and women in Dona Rosita's Photos by Kaitlyn Gentert attempting to persuade Rosita to sell corrected by Rosita, "CONDO!" Ja/apeflo Kitchen brilliantly portray a (Left) Rosita (Debra Gallegos) Rosita's daughters, Consuelo and her small restaurant, prompting the comical community that is relatively smiles to the audience as she tells Lupita also add depth to this play with reminiscent feelings of Rosita and her entertaining to the average person. her humorous family history and their differing personalities and feel­ friends. The audience becomes wit­ Much of the play consists of actors (top) eventually dreams that no ings about their mother's restaurant. ness to the events and momentous speaking "Spanglish," therefore imita­ chiles exists in heaven. Rosita and Fr. O'Reilly adds a twist to the story as occasions that make up Dona Rosita's tive laughter is necessary in various her family members create a fun­ an Irish priest in a Spanish-dominated Ja/apeno Kitchen and the emotional occasions. The play, midly entertain­ filled evening with numerous sur­ Catholic Church. His Irish accent attachments they have in the hearts of ing, was not quite worth the $10. prises throughout the entire show. r------~-~ 1 XECUTIVE+ TANS 1 The 'Doctor' is in I I Your Look. Your Lifestyle. Will Smith plays the date 1 1 doctor in predictable flic Laura Parr : Free Private label lotion sample with any: Staff Reporter

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I I give Albert a few essential tips in how As far as Albert's progress in to dance, dress and act suave. becoming a suave, attractive bachelor, I I Not only is Hitch working on help­ Hitch does a pretty good job trans­ ing others in the game of dating, but forming this nerd into a stud. A fairy I I also on his own mission of searching tale ending follows Albert's chase for 1~-----~ I for love. Sara (Eva Mendes), a gossip Allegra and everyone lives happily columnist in New York City, catches ever after, including Hitch. This two­ the eye of Hitch but does not make it hour movie has a simple and common I .---~--~• easy for him to grab her heart. Sara's plot that is drawn out a bit too long I I pessimistic view of dating and men without much action. Thanks to Will gets in the way of Hitch's smooth Smith, who does his part in contribut­ I Expires: May 31st, 2005. Stiliu«Ju,h, I moves and creates a challenge for the ing to the comedy with his witty humor, Limit 1 per customer per • II notorious "date doctor." Yet the chal­ the movie will receive more publicity 11 visit. lenge is overcome quite quickly and than it would without such a prominent Must bring coupon for offer .Hitch does in fact win Sara's heart. actor. Overall, "Hitch" was built up to The only obstacle in the way of the be a hilariously funny, romantic come­ I romance between the two characters ·: to be valid dy but turned out to be a let down :13-~r._. ... _,, I is Hitch's secret profession. Sara's dis­ because the most entertaining clips of covery of the "date doctor'' leaves her the movie where shown in the pre­ I I furious and disgusted with Hitch. Hitch views. ·------~ figures out that he may not be as Tuesday, February 22, 2005 ~~~----=;__~.:....:..:______Entertainment------_..:..H.;.:.:ig~h..:..:..la=n.:..:d:..:.e.:....r_1..:....:...1 Odd's & Ed's This column is The Ripper comes to Regis meant purely for entertainment Jami Bonifas and Sunday purposes. It Staff Reporter evenings in reflects the the science writer's own This year Regis will be presenting amphithe­ views and imag- two plays for the Regis community, ater. Jack ._,_,,;..;.___ ...... , ination. Jack the Ripper: The Monster of the Ripper is And so you wander back like a Whitechapel, and West Side Story. directed by lost dog wandering again to the last These plays will be performed by two Kristin place he just wandered from: panting, different groups, Rhapsody and the Lesar, the oblivious, flea-infested, and sniffing at Ramblers, respectively. Rhapsody co-president my kneecaps. Huh, that sounds a lot was started last fall by two Regis stu­ 0 f like Mike Simpson around women. dents, Fides Giddings and Brianne Rhapsody. So spring break is coming up, Corona. According to Giddings, they The tenta­ but I don't think it feels much like a created the club so that "people, both tive opening break. It doesn't even feel like spring students and faculty, can nurture their for the play when spring break starts at Regis. love for the stage (even if they can't is March 17, Let's just start it at Martin Luther King, sing)." but watch for Jr. day, and stop pretending that it's They are hoping to create an signs around spring. actual theater department in the future. campus for Can you honestly call it a Giddings believes that "adding theater further break when homework is assigned as an option for students would not details. Photo by Amy Noyes and due the day I get back from my only give them an opportunity for a T h e The Regis Ramblers begin preparations for the upcoming lavish trip to the Caymans? An worthwhile experience, but it would other play performances of West Side Story. The other play planned is extended weekend is one thing also allow them a chance for introspec­ that is in the the darker Jack the Ripper: The Monster of Whitechapel. because one extra day doesn't give tion, which strengthens the ideals of a makings is With arms in the air, these shows are going to be great. too much time to relax anyway, so Jesuit education." the musical assign away. But what about fall In its second year as a club, West Side Story. This Romeo and these musicals. The Ramblers prac­ break, or Thanksgiving? "Happy Rhapsody will be performing Jack the Juliet-type story will be performed by tice Monday and Wednesday nights turkey-day everyone, I'm so glad I Ripper: Monster of Whitechapel. Dr. the Ramblers, who put on a musical from 7:00 to 10:00 at El Jebel Shrine was able to get away from school to David Hicks, professor in the English every year. Samantha Lindell, presi­ Center. They also have scattered come home and see you, now I have department and the faculty advisor for dent of the Ramblers, says the play is rehearsals when they feel they need more practice. The faculty advisor for to go work on a paper that's due on Rhapsody, describes the play as "a about "two rival gangs, the American the Ramblers is Dr. Dennis Steele, who Monday. No, Grandma, passing food depiction of bumbling idiots who stum­ Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, who will also be making an appearance in takes too long, just throw the stuffing ble into solving a crime." are having a turf war on the streets of the musical. West Side Story is down here, but make a good pitch, Jack the Ripper takes place in New York." An American boy falls in directed by Klint Rudolph and choreo­ like you're running the option." England around the turn of the century love with a Puerto Rican girl, but graphed by Shannan Steele. Final Isn't the purpose of these days to and is a dark comedy with three differ­ because of their affiliation with the rival performances are scheduled for April give a student time off? Can I relax ent endings. Rhapsody hopes to have gangs, their relationship is forbidden. 7-10 at El Jebel, which is located just my mind and truly enjoy myself when four final performances so they can do Trevor Wood, Emily Manion, Joe down the street on 50th and Tennyson. I am supposed to be reading an entire each of the endings. Regis students Keppler and Mage Kissack are just of Tickets are $5 for students and $7.50 book by the end of the break? Should Misio Wynar and Dan Keenan play key a few of the many Regis students who for adults and can be purchased at the I take time to peruse when I'm enjoy­ roles in the play. In order to get every­ will be flaunting their singing and act­ student activities office. ing my well-earned break hiking the thing just right, Rhapsody puts in two ing skills in West Side Story. Na Pali Coast in Hawaii, or spending diligent practices a week on Thursday A lot of time and effort goes into time with my best friend in Seattle? "No you guys go ahead and hike on ifop 10 Most Entertaining Things To Do at Regis in February without me, I really got a lot of reading KRCX Album to do, and I only paid $950 for this trip 10. Sit in the grass and gaze at 3. Play lacrosse to look cool. anyway." Spotlight psychotic squirrels. But don't worry, man, if that's 2. Enjoy a sunny day because really your name, when you get back the professor will only give you a short 9. 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