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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at ePublications at Regis University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper by an authorized administrator of ePublications at Regis University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Jesuit University of the Rocky J.\1Iountains A ,,, eekl"\·.. Student Publication Volume at Issue 1 Denyer, ¢ 0 1°cado September 20, 2004 Summer expansion only part of larger goal Ed Bessenbacher student government will be directly necting the Adult Learning Center to West Managing Editor involved. "It is really important that students Hall and the Student Center. In addition, have input through student government," planned is a $9 million revamping of the The campus of Regis University gar­ said Fr. Sheeran. Science Building and an eventual supple­ nered many improvements over the sum­ Construction on Main and Carroll ment to the available parking. mer months as part of The Campaign to Halls seek to add more to the quality and Regardless of the many physical enhance the school. Despite the many out­ efficiency of the office and classroom space changes, Fr. Sheeran believes people will ward changes, Regis President Fr. Michael at Regis, but are just part of a much larger develop, "More of a sense of consciousness Sheeran S.J. stated that the goals of Regis overall plan, according to Fr. Sheeran. One about the intentionality of why we teach would remain the same. "Our focus is going of the most prominent developments what we teach, the way we teach it" through to stay on finding a kind of student who is a involves a new chapel where the O'Sullivan the improvement of the campus. potential leader, and giving them a broad Center now sits, making it an "icon" for peo­ education," describes Fr. Sheeran. ple in the area according to Fr. Sheeran. Student involvement in The For future phases of building, 'there For a more in-depth look at campus Campaign is crucial, according to Fr. are plans to further enhance Main Hall by improvement and department relocation, Sheeran, and will be achieved through what making it the center of a "walking corridor" please see pages 6-7. are termed "planning exercises," in which which would cut through the structure, con- Freshmen class largest ever

Stephanie Johnson Staff Reporter

The 2003-2004 academ­ ic year marks Regis University's first undergraduate freshman rights organizer has given voice to class of over 400 students in its people who were often ignored. history. While the Admissions Department was aiming for 383 Activist shares students, the most recent tally experiences and set the number at 403, com­ prised of roughly two-thirds! hopes for change women. ~ Vic Davolt, director of~ Cl) Melissa Skotak undergraduate admissions, k Senior Reporter explains, "This year's class isj 5.7 percent larger than last fall.a.. L------...... ;.:-a:i:~~~i.;::;:;:z:c~ On Friday, Sept. 10, Also contributing significantly to Regis undergraduate students will find the paths disecting the quad more crowded this fall, as Regis welcomes its largest freshmen class. 2004 Dolores Huerta spoke to our overall growth is our reten­ growth in student population the Regis University community tion of first- to second-year stu­ as well as 53 percent from come concerns involving differ­ about her experience as civil dents." Regis college enroll­ Colorado. The diverse geo­ ent on-campus issues, including and women's rights activist and ment is 1255 students, up from graphic draw is due to admis­ mailboxes and parking. as a prominent organizer for the 1000 four years ago. The sur­ sions counselors traveling to Currently, there are 53 freshmen United Farm Workers. She left plus of students is attributed to other states, Davolt stated. going directly to the mailroom the Regis community with one nursing student enrollment, Another mode of attract­ each day to get their mail. overwhelming message: "si se which doubled from last year, ing students is marketing efforts through television, direct mail, Humphrey states, "Parking is puede" (translation: "we can do causing Regis to reach its it"). capacity of new students and email, and college planning pub:­ another issue. And with the increased population, you As a continuing leader stop admitting in early August. lications. Davolt asserts, "Our recruit students further and fur­ for social change, Huerta is cur­ Davolt records Arizona, promotional CD recently won a ther away." rently concerned with the state California, Illinois, Missouri, Bronze Quill award in Colorado Residence life had to of affairs in our country. Nebraska, and Texas as home for Electronic and Digital complete some staff switching states to a considerable number Communications." (continued on page 3) (continued on page 3) of the newly enrolled students, Along with the significant

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H1gnianaer 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 Huerta: Political change must res men: Denver CO 80221 303-964-5391 come from ground up Large numbers Mission Statement: As the staff of the Regis University student-run (continued from page one) had hoped, so Huerta led the publication, the Highlander, we intend to serve create chal­ the campus and the neighborhood by providing group in a march from Delano, a weekly forum regarding pertinent news and Friday she urged the CA to Sacramento, CA. The ideas Our publication 1s designed to cultivate langes for on­ greater overall awareness and participation in audience to become more edu­ march began with 67 people university events by providing consistent cover- cated about current issues. and grew to 10,000 marchers age of issues affecting those involved with campus living Regis University Most important to Huerta by the end. Huerta then led the group in a boycott that received (continued from page one) Managing Editor is to analyze where tax dollars Ed Bessenbacher are spent, especially in terms of nation-wide attention. Over 14 million people refused to buy arly in the summer to accom Associate Editor education, healthcare and the Chris Dieterich job marketplace. "Creating grapes all over the United modate the imbalance of the wealth isn't bad, but we have to States and more rights were exes. Humphrey says "W Opinions Editor Andrew Cole create the wealth for the peo­ finally given to the farm work­ had to realign the floors as fa ple," said Huerta. She urged ers. "Non-violence works," said s the number of females pe Feature Editor Brooke Glasmann the audience to become edu­ Huerta, "we had no money, we loor versus the number o cated and stimulate discussion, just went out." males. But also we wanted a Sports Editor Nikki Lawson particularly this election year "I think it's wonderful that balance with the residenc because "the most important someone who has done so halls." As a result, there is an Senior Reporter Melissa Skotak day of your life is election day," many great things remains so xtra woman's wing in both according to Huerta. humble about the wonderful O'Connell and Desmet Halls. Copy Editors Stephanie Johnson Nate Jacobi, Faith and things she's done to change so In general, she states, Mike Mahon Justice Program coordinator at many lives," said Sandra 'Of course with increased num News Assistant Regis, was reminded of the role Mitchell, associate to the bers, you give out less single Toma Johnson young people have in creating provost for diversity at Regis nd students are coming t Advertising Staff a better world. "She spoke to University. "We're honored that ampus that typically don' CarrieAnna Cordova the power people can have she was actually able to come hare a room with anybody a Staff Reporters when they're organized and to Regis. Hopefully we'll bring home." There is not a lot o Mike Daily use simple non-violent tactics her back." pace to move people if con Renee Felton Tamara Hackfort such as house meetings, boy­ The message: take a icts do occur. To help th cotts and picketing," Jacobi stand. The method: nonvio­ incoming class deal with a Faculty Advisor Ian T Dawe said. lence. She proved that change roommate, residence life sta One event that Jacobi can be stimulated with appro­ ent through a day of conflic

Editorials was referring to was the Delano priate leadership and organiza­ mediation training. Editorials are the opinions of the author, which grape boycott that began in tion; after a one hour speech Roommate contract do not necessarily reflect the views of Regis have also been implemented. University or the Highlander September of 1965. Together the audience was transformed with a group of farm workers in from a group of people sitting Humphrey encourages resi Submissions ents to go through the infor Submissions are encouraged from our readers. California, Huerta and Cesar and listening idly to one stand­ All submissions will be reviewed for appropri­ Chavez saw the need to ing on their feet and chanting mation thoroughly, describing, ateness, content, and length by the Editorial the words, "si se puede." What we're trying to do i Staff to ensure suitability of content and quality become more organized and of thought. The deadline for receipt of letters is take specific action for their make sure that they're convers 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. cause. At first, a strike was ing with each other and actuall organized among workers. But ealing with the issues a this act was not as effective as hand." Monday, September 20, 2004 4 Highlander Opinions Managing Editor encourages students to make the best of Regis experience and wisdom to stu­ people that directly affect ou college hidden in a big city. How community, and in a weekly for~ wrong I was. Of course, there dents on a personal level that is hard to find at larger universi- mat that allows us to stay more are actions away from here that involved and up-to-date. warrant the attention of the ties. Our athletic programs Expec t more from the Highlander, but there is also an Highlander, but know that we abundance of events that exist compete consistently on the expect to hear from you. When on our small campus that go highest level possible, recog­ you read an article that peaks undiscovered or unrecognized nized nationally as teams of your interest, angers you, or ~ everyday. quality and class. Equal to the 0 makes you proud to be at Regis ~ Through the course of my hard work of our athletes and University, let your voice be ~ time here, I have come to real­ coaches, however, is their com­ heard in the form of submission. i ize how truly fortunate I am to be mitment to give back to the com­ It's going to be a great year; be ! a part of such a special place. munity around them. From arranging and participating in part of it any way you_ can. '=-~~;..._-~~-----':...:..J~ My realization came in part due Thanks for reading. Ed Bessenbacher to my surroundings. Not many clinics for young athletes, to set­ Managing Editor college campuses are also an ting a citywide example for com­ arboretum with an amazing munity service, sports at Regis SENIORS Another year begins at array of nature and foliage on are something to be proud of in Regis University, and our school constant display for anyone who many different regards. Applications for continues to grow and improve wanders through, including the As a new class begins its with a larger student body and brave foxes trotting about in the time here, and my class looks campus improvements. Are we late hours. Also, we have Main towards graduation, a question Dec. 2004 and as individuals doing all that we Hall as part of university is being asked of each of us: !. what will we do to contribute to May 2005 can to contribute to the commu­ grounds, an exceptional building nity that makes Regis such a and the highest point in all of the uniqueness of this place? It unique place? Denver. requires very little of you to graduations In past years.the Anyone can look around make an impact on this commu­ Highlander has struggled to live our campus and feel proud to be nity; go to an Asian-Americans are up to its potential as a student­ a part of this school, but the Association meeting, stop by a run newspaper serving a close­ pleasant looks are meaningless soccer game and clap for the DUE NOW. knit community such as our without the people to give them team, take pictures for the year­ own. The scope of the publica­ substance. Also, the Regis fac­ book. For our part, the tion was confused, often reach­ ulty is second to none in their Highlander will strive to stay as Application forms ing outside the boundaries of variety and expertise. From Dr. involved in the Regis community the Lowell Campus to what Byron Plumley who is in fore­ as possible. The staff is one of are available in the were seen as more important front of the fight for justice in the the most capable in recent years events occurring in the Denver, world around us to the and has a vested interest in Dean's Office, national and even world arena. acclaimed poetic author Dr. serving the people of Regis Loyola 16. For a time, I didn't think Eleanor Swanson who is head through this publication. that Regis was special; I thought of our English Department, the Therefore, the Highlander will that it was just another small professors at Regis lend their focus exclusively on events and STUDENT AND FACULTY SPARC GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE Please Note: The October 1 tive schools. ' 2004 deadline for SPARC Undergraduate and grant applications applies to graduate students as well as BOTH faculty and students. faculty in the School for The Sponsored Projects Professional Studies, the :Academic Research Council Rueckert-Hartman School for (SPARC) is a group open to all Health Professions and Regis faculty and staff persons who College are eligible. aspire to promote scholarship Specific guidelines con­ and research activities on cam­ cerning the competition are pus. Members come from all available on the Academic three schools at Regis and rep­ Grants' website. The website fhr. U 11h. , it', ofS1. l'twmas resent all disciplines. 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Highlander 5 Monday, September 20, 2004 Opinions A letter from the Student Government President To the Editor Throughout the first tw Highlander and KRCX. mean something more than an eeks of school this year the However, it is not for me alone acronym, but we need your New Voters Project was ou to define. input. Get involved with a club registering students in front o The association is made or organization. Come to a he student center, in classes, 0.'.1._..• c: up of all of the Students of Regis Senate meeting. Stop by the nd at events like Thursda ·1'111.-.al::IJ College and should take th~ Exec Cab office on the first floor hrills. All the hard work paid ~ shape that best serves their of the Student Center. ff and with the help of numer ~ desires. We hoped that by ere­ We want to hear what us volunteers over 300 stu ! ating an association that all stu- you have to say, and we are ents are new Colorado vot 2 dents felt they were a part of, an here to try to make things hap­ '------..,______..;.....,_ _ __.o. ownership of the quality of life pen for you. Tell us your con­ rs. The New Voters Project is Andrew Cole on campus would follow. That is cerns about life on campus. he largest grassroots mobi Student Government President to say that in creating the com- Give us a good idea for a lization of 18-24 year olds in he history of the country with a Welcome back to cam­ oal of registering over half a pus everyone. Now that we are million young people nation all back in Rangerland I wanted ide to make them pay atten to write to all of you to let you ion to us. In Colorado the goal know about some changes that is over 56,000 registration we have made for the new nd Regis has done its part t school year. ontribute to that goal. W In an attempt to unify the hould be extremely proud. student body at large and the Now that October 4th, organizations that they make he registration deadline in CO, up, and in a practice widely is nearing, a new push to Ge used by other universities Out The Vote is beginning across the country, this year's nationwide and at Regis. Exec Cab has given a name to Registering students is onl what was formerly loosely con­ A new name and image has been given to student government this year. half the battle of making them sidered student government. pay attention to us. As young, Regis University Student bined letters of RUSGA we hope Thursday Thrills. Help us make ducated Americans we need Government Association, or to empower you as students to Ranger Day even better than it o take advantage of our right RUSGA, is the name that we make the college experience has been (Freshmen, I really nd spread the word to ou have applied to an already · what you want it to be. You can't explain it, you'll just have peers that this election is abou diverse and lively group of stu­ have the abili!Y to make Regis' to experience it). making the decision makers o dent organizations on campus. campus the place that you feel it I wish you the best of luck his country hear our voices. The idea behind the should be. And I, and the rest of with your studies in the coming he campaign will continue its name is one umbrella organiza­ Exec Cab are here to help make year. Keep your eyes open for fforts nation wide and a tion that all students on campus that happen. the new RUSGA logo and know Regis and I urge you to ge can claim to be a part of. The Because of this J encour­ that your student activity fee is involved - or at the least ge association is home to organiza­ age you to get involved so that being put to good use. And ut and vote November 2, tions such as Executive Cabinet you may pursue your desires. most of all, know that you have 004! and Student Senate as well as As the leader of Exec Cab I can someone that is interested in Nina Cotton all recognized clubs and the say that the eleven of us are what you want and is here to Campus Organizer campus media outlets, the committed to make RUSGA make things better for you. New Voters Project

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Monday, September 20, 2004 Highlander 7 6 Highlander Feature Feature Adjustment sends faculty into temporary diaspora Construction Brooke Glasmann newer, more inviting offices Feature Editor would outweigh the sacrifice of the short-term inconvenience. While these departments are alters.face of feeling the stress of a new office location, there are other Returning students and professors in departments that staff may have had some diffi­ have not had to worry about the _campus culty locating department construction or relocation. For offices due to the ongoing con­ example, the staff in the sci­ struction at Regis University. ence building has never had to This summer and last spring, deal with the pressure of mov­ Carroll Hall and Main Hall have ing. Dr. Stephen Cartier, of the undergone remodeling as part Chemistry Department, states, of the "Writing the Next "I feel badly for the inconven­ Chapter, The Campaign for ience these faculty are experi­ Regis University" project to encing. But, quite, honestly, I A daily reminder of the construction occuring in Carroll Hall. Chain-link improve the campus facilities can't wait to be so inconve­ fences have been used to keep students clear on the work area, causing and the quality of life of faculty nienced if it means we will final­ many detours and altered courses. and students. ly have a safe, modern, and As a result of the unfin­ well-equipped science teaching Growth necessitates renovations. . ished construction, the depart­ facility." ments of Business, Education, One change everyone has of original Regis buildings English, Foreign Languages, noticed is that of Enrollment History, Philosophy, Politics, Services and the office of the Registrar being moved to the time and under budget. The and Religious Studies have Tamara Hackfort fourth floor in Main Hall. In third and fourth floors were been temporarily relocated to Staff Reporter addition to academic depart­ completely redone. New carpet the first and second floors of ments being transferred to Main and air conditioning were added Main Hall and the O'Sullivan Hall and the O'Sullivan Center, to these top two floors of Main Center until the remodeling in other vital offices have been As Regis University con- Hall arid four new high technol­ Carroll Hall is complete. moved from the O'Sullivan tinues to grow, many of its orjgi- ogy classrooms were created. For many professors, moving to Top: Sally O'Laughlin remains her Top: A political science statue Center to Main Hall. These nal buildings need to be modi- The rest of the newly renovated demonstrates the frustration of another building has meant a chipper self as she explains again offices include the Commitment tied. Starting last spring and area is being used as office that the Registar has moved. some from it's new location in the change in lifestyle and for Program, Customer Service, continuing into this fall, Regis space. By reopening this half of Above: Enrollment Services' new O'Sullivan Center. some, a lack of resources location exercises ghosts which Above: The education department including computers, desks, Enrollment Services, Financial has been busy revamping two the building, which was previ­ tries to remain organized amid the once lurked in the upper floors of and books. When asked about Aid, Public Affairs and Public of the oldest buildings on cam- ously closed by the fire depart­ move. Main Hall. the temporary office arrange­ Relations, Regi~trar, as well as pus, Carroll and Main halls. ment, Main Hall has gained Below: A student makes use of Below: The sun shines through the window of the new Public ments, Dr. Elizabeth Medina, of Student Accounts. Mike Redmond, director of 3100 square feet of usable the new facilities allotted to the Despite feelings of anxiety and Commitment Program on third Relations office in Main Hall. the Spanish Department, stated Physical Plant and Capital space that was being used as confusion about office and Projects, explains that many · storage. floor Main Hall. "I'm back in the Third World, so I feel comfortable. I went back department relocations. stu­ dimensions of Carroll Hall had These renovati0ns were dents and staff remain opti­ to be renovated to get the build- part of a single-phase renova­ to my roots. It's difficult." Although many professors were mistic as this phase of con­ ing back up to code. tion project that cost the struction in "Writing the Next Current renovations of University $2.5 million and took Kaiten Hannon reluctant to comment on the resumes an old Chapter" comes to an end. Carroll hall include removing 8 months to complete. - Regis transition, the general consen­ work-study job sus was that the final reward of asbestos from the entire build- College sophomore Kari for the English ing, adding a second ADA Weickum had this to say, department in a entrance on the south side of "Carroll Hall and Main Hall have new location, the building, and adding Egress always been my favorite build­ first floor Main Hall. in the basement. Additionally, ings because of their beautiful the entire building was air-con- architecture and exterior, so it is ditioned, new doors were good to now that they are being ' added, carpet was replaced, renovated and will be beautiful and technologies were put into for many years to come." the rooms, including a new A second phase to Main computer science lab. Hall is tentatively being planned Beautification process enters new phase with giant boulders The Carroll Hall project that would return the building to was designed to be completed its original architecture and his­ Chris Dieterich · mous boulders that have been look alright." Such a tepid to t~e road barriers currently dehn- in two phases, according to toric nature. This includes Associate Editor placed with the intention of ema- response seems natural given that eating the ~nd ,of the r~ad. A . th . e rest just the work to the grotto area is far branch of this brickwork will also Redmond, with the first phase removing the two annex addi­ nat mg aes et1c p 1easur , f "d th t ns between from April to August being com- tions on the north side, attach­ north of Carroll hall in the grotto rom fi~ished. The crude look of the form the corn ~r a ru pleted ahead of schedule. The ing verandas, and replacing the Landscape beautifications d th t . leading to rocks 1s perhaps due more to the DeSmet and O Connell Hall. an ne~r e s airway fact that complimentary improve- This newly created pedestrian third and fourth floors are com- cupola in addition to replacing are currently accompanying the the parking 10~· Ph ·cal Plant ments in the area are incomplete intersection is to have an artiStic pletely finished and the offices the roof and an entire interior renovations taking place in inside 5 D. Acco~ding ItoR ~nd the rather than that the rocks them~ suggestion as well. The plan calls have returned. The first and renovation. Redmond says this Carroll and Main Halls this fall. J irector M1chae e _rn the '1 on9· selves are ugly Construction on for a Regis University insignia to be ,e second floor offices will return in project is on hold until the Those familiar with the campus rocks are another step in th · · t th e ent between "' January. Redmond estimated finances -are raised to complete have surely noticed a few alter­ e up and e grotto area is on schedule to be etched in o e c I'!' ~ term effort to sprue students complete by graduation day this Carroll and DeSmet Halls. A large ~ that these new changes will the $8.1 million undertaking. ations, the large piles of decorative expand campus. Some n e upon spring, if not sooner. compass design will decorate the i allow Carroll Hall to continue- Golden Triangle Construction rocks certainly being the most con­ seemed ~truck by th~ cha !Ze Stolz The finished work will also cement near the double doors -§ functioning for 30 to 40 more completed renovation to Carroll spicuous of these changes. Over ret_urn this fall. J.~nior L~ seemed include an extension of the 25-foot north of Carrol_!. Finally, a n_ew stat- ~ . . . . years before any additional ren- Hall and the Main Hall renova­ the past summer, a privately con­ ~aid of the rocks, At firSt I end brick fire Ian th t through the ue of st. Ignatius Loyola will watch Newly placed bouldel"S liven up the grotto and provide a tranquil sitting ovation will be necessary. tion was contracted to Turnkey tracted firm from Boulder under­ like kind of a strange way to sp quad llel ta C-runs H Th over the quad from the area. area. These are part of the ongoing Regis beautification project. I Main Hall renovation Construction. took this burdensome project. The a bun h f but the more . • para e o arro11 a 11 . e construction was completed on results, which are piles of enor- see t~em~ ;~n~~re I think theY brickwork will continue all the way 8 Highlander Monday, September 20, 2004 Sports Volleyball strives for strong start against tough RMAC teams recent play of the team, citing both contributed on Nikki Lawson how the Rangers "have begun the court. Sports Editor to play as a team and that it is The upcoming showing in our success." weekend matches If you have set n the tall, Despite starting off slow- will be a great chal­ athletics, spandex-clad females ly with only one win in their first lenge and test to around campus, you have seen seven matches, the Rangers see how much bet­ the 2004 Regis University vol- are currently undefeated in ter the Rangers leyball team. The Rangers are conference play. The past two have become over ready to extend their three- RMAC matches have been the last 10 match- game winning streak and unde- valuable for the Rangers in es. The road will i'.! be tough because ]l teated Rocky Mount!:3in Athletic building team chemistry and .s::. Nebraska-Kearney < Conference (RMAC) record confidence. They defeated .?;­ volleyball matches ·@ with two tough road matches Chadron State College 3-0 on against Nebraska-Kearney Saturday, September 11 and have been known -~ University and Fort Hays State smoked the Colorado School of to attract upwards ~ University. Mines 3-1 on Tuesday, of 2 ,000 fans and f Fort Hayes is 0 Heading into the weekend, the Sept~mber 7. /:;' Rangers are 4-6 overall, 2-0 in Head coach Frank always tough at ~ RMAC competition. On Lavrisha is pleased with the home. 8 September 17 and 18, Regis way the Rangers are playing Holly Yamada kills the ball against Nebraska- Kearney Lopers' players eager to record a block. faces off against the first together and explains that "with ranked team in the country, nine returning players and six Upcoming Volleyball Home Games Nebraska-Kearney, and the freshmen, our team is both old Date Opponent Time 15th ranked division II Fort and young." He recognizes the Hays State. leadership provided by tri-cap- 9/24 Colorado Christian University 7:00 Although the difficult tains Yamada, Senior Sarah 9/25 Metro State 7:00 matches are on the road, sen- Jackson, and Junior LaVanda 10/7 Ne~ Mexico Highlands 7:00 ior tri-captain Holly Yamada Mireles, but is also impressed 10/8 Colorado State-Pueblo 7:00 believes the team "can beat with the play of various first 10/9 CU-Colorado Springs 7:00 Fort Hayes if we work hard and year players. Freshman setter get past Kearney if we play to Nikki Peniata and freshman our potential." She praises the libero Catherine Perez have Men's soccer beginning to work together after rough start to season Renee Felton Junior midfielder Staff Reporter Guillermo Mazier agrees and stresses, "When everyone real­ izes that we play for each other Soccer is a team sport, and not just ourselves, we are so it seems ironic that the Regis going to be successful." University men's soccer team is T!1is year's squad, made focusing its efforts on playing as up of two seniors, six juniors, six a team. But as the Rangers sophomores and eight fresh­ continue their season, they will men, is young but talented. concentrate on teamwork devel­ Coach Matt McDowell feels that opment and finishing what they the juniors "have proven them­ start. selves to be very good for us" Captain Eric Tormoehlen and has confidence that this ~ and fellow senior Jose Rosales year will be no different. :;;"' say that, while they are both McDowell, a Regis alum i anxious to get the first win of in his fifth year with the program, i their final seasons at Regis is excited about this freshman ~ (started 0-4 ), they put "more class that "is still inexperienced,&. . . . :t.ii:iiL.llll~ but will be great in the years to ~eg,s men fell hard_ m their Sept 8 RMAC opener with Metro State. The emphasis on team building." fmal score was 3-0 m favor of the Roadrunners. come." Everyda~ is a learning McDowell, "it's a m_atter of being experience for the entire team. able to finish our chances." His . Freshman Aaron Mejia, out of team gets opportunities on Mullen High School, is e_ager to offense but cannot capitaliz e. continue this season. He says "We simply have to work hard, he "wants to learn more about play hard a nd have fun. After Sept 24 CSU Pueblo soccer by playing at the colle­ that, the goals and the wins will Sept 26 CU Colo Springs giate level." come naturally," says McDowell. Oct 1-3 Regis Invitational After completing five of Fans can catch the Oct 1 Incarnate Word its first six contests on opposing Ranger men in adion on the Oct 3 St. Edward's turf, the team will come home University soccer fields as they University for an eight-game home stand make a push for the NCCA divi­ Oct 7 Westminster sion II soccer tournament in c starting September 24 versus College j Colorado State University­ November. Oct 10 Benedictine ~ Pueblo. The Rangers will stay College ~ in Denver and host the Regis Oct 15 Colo Christian ! 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Monday, September 20, 2004 Highlander 9 Sports Ron Crane: Regis Dodgeball: A true intramural story keeping the grass their respective baselines, there Mike Mahon are two ways to get your oppo­ green with a smile Staff Reporter nent out. First is the "direct hit" method, in which a player struck As usual, the start of anywhere on their body. school brings with it the begin­ Second, a player is out if he/she ning of intramural action. In steps over the half-court line. past years, the fall season has c;; While holding true to usually played host to flag-foot-tl most of the accepted rules of ball, bowling, and volleyball as 1l the game, Regis dodgeball devi­ its intramural sports. This fall, j ates in a few ways. For exam­ c: volleyball has been removed~ ple, in most dodgeball games, a from the lineup in order to make~ player is out if the opposing ::;:~ 0 ~ way for the introduction of~ team catches his/her thrown Jij dodgeball. This favorite pastime a. ._D_o_d_g__ e-..:b;..:.a.._ll_p_la_y_e-rs-le_a_p_i ... n-to;:.;..-a.:.ct ... io_n__. ball. At Regis, "the player is not ! of many students is now being in first week of intramural season. out, but the opposing team has ~ taken seriously as an official the opportunity to bring back a a. . dodgeball (a.k.a. "Sniper" in the _intramural sport. former Soviet Union) is obscure player that has already been called out." Also, it is a manda­ Ron Crane has been at Regis for the "Intramural dodgeball," and maybe self-explanatory, the last 10 years. He has spent the last claimed Jeremiah Keelan, rules of the game can be clari­ tory rule that each team has at three as the facilities coordinator at lntramurals Coordinator, "was fied. At the beginning of each least six players but no more Regis and before that he served as actually considered before the game, each team stands on the than ten, and at least one of the Regis' Lead Maintnance Mechanic movie came out." For the unin­ back line of their respective players that starts the game and a Sodexho chef. formed, there is a recent movie sides of the court, and the balls must be a female. It is u·nclear called Dodgeba/1: A True are placed on the half-court line. as to what would happen if one Interview By Nikki Lawson Underdog Story, which helped Here at Regis, the games will be team were completely made up to launch the dodgeball craze of females. I guess nobody else What is your favorite part of the held in the Ranger Dome, thus that is sweeping the nation. placing each team on one of the noticed flaw that rule. job? If you are interested in Interacting with the athletes and stu­ Jeremiah went on to explain that baselines under a basketball some serious dodgeball, come dents. volleyball had to be taken out hoop. They will remain there because of a lack of participa­ until the referee blows the whis­ to the Ranger Dome on Which season demands the most tion. Volleyball had only attract­ tle after a count of three. When Tuesdays and Thursdays any­ hours from you? ed about four or five teams, the whistle is blown, each time between six and ten o'clock Fall, both indoor and outdoor sports while dodgeball already has ten team's players sprint to the half­ in the evening. You're sure to are going. teams signed up. court line to retrieve the balls. have a ball! While the history of After taking the balls back to What is your favorite sport to watch at Regis? Women's cross country finishes highest in Regis history Basketball. I played in college and my kids also enjoy going to the According to the captain might get more funding. games. Mike Daly of the girl's team senior Janey Hopefully the program will con­ Beulke, "We raced well this past tinue to improve." Who is your alltime favorite team? Staff Reporter Senior Dan Hoffman The Denver Broncos. meet and our goal for the sea­ The Regis University son is to make it to nationals. I came in first for Regis at 28th, If you could master one sport, Cross Country team started out think that we have a good while sophomore Jesse Hunter what would it be? their first race of the season on chance to make it. We have a and O 'Neill followed close Baseball. Sept. 11 at the Lobo Invitational new team this year but so far behind at 56th and 76th respec­ Cross Country meet in they are performing really well tively. According to junior Jesse What is your favorite fairy tale? Albuquerque, NM, racing and will continue to improve as Stephens, co-captain of the Hansel and Gretel. against Division I and 11 schools the season goes on." men's team, "This past weekend from southwest and south cen­ Beulke finished first for the boy's team did well as a What is your favorite piece of tral United States. The men's Regis and 23rd in the race. whole but individually we have equipment? th Anna Hacker and Stephanie some work to do for the next The mule. team placed 10 ( out of 11 teams) and the women's team Paine, both freshmen, finishing meet and for the rest of the sea­ son." O'Neill echoes this senti­ If you could win one sporting title, placed sixth (out of 12 teams). 37th and 42nd place, respec­ what would it be? The women's cross tively, followed Beulke close ment, saying, "For the beginning The Superbowl. country team, according to behind. of the year everyone did they Coach Mike Mittelstaedt, "Did Junior runner Ryan best they could. We have to get Which household appliance do you the best the cross country team O'Neill · comments about the more consistent in practice and use the most? has ever done at Regis by get­ women's team that "they have a in all aspects of running, espe­ A skillet. ting first against the Division 11 strong team unity and it gives cially helping each other out dur­ schools in our district." The them a certain strength. The ing the race." What is your favorite T.V. show? women have a big team this women's team brings more The next race for the run­ "Everybody Loves Raymond". year, which includes five new attention to the program. With ning Rangers is the Western freshmen and one new sopho­ more attention we get more sup­ State College Invitational in What is your one guilty pleasure? port and with more support we Gunnison, CO Sept. 16. Smoking. more. 2004 Cross Country Schedule Salt or pepper? Salt. Location Date Event Sept. 11 Lobo Invitational (UNM host) Albuquerque, NM Which hand do you write with? Sept. 18 Western State Invitational Gunnison, CO Right. Oct. 2 Rocky Mountain Shootout (CU host) Boulder, CO Colorado Springs, CO Oct. 2 Colorado College Invitational What is your favorite gummy bear? Dan Libera Memorial (UNG host) Granby, CO The cherry/red one. Oct. 16 Oct. 23 RMAC Championships (CSM host) Golden, CO Nov. 6 NCAA II North Central Regionals (USO host) Vermillion, SD Monday, September 20, 2004 10 Highlander ------Entertainment------

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This water compliments 6 diversions of one form or anoth- the foliage with a degree of con- 1. er. tinuity and sound. With the j The Denver Botanic exception of several high-rise a. View of treetop perch within the Tropical Conservatory. The climate con­ Gardens is a gre~t place to revi­ apartments to the northwest, the trolled dome maintains hundreds of the garden's exotic plants. talize a depleted soul. scenic integrity of the gardens is success during my visit to the vide a unique juxtaposition of Essentially, the gardens consist maintained by historic homes Victorian Secret Garden. natural and man-made beauty. of approximately 23 acres of whose Wrigley-like vines have Perhaps the most impressive This display will be featured at Fern Gully meets The Secret no trouble blending in. Also exhibit is ·the Tropical the gardens until October 31. Garden. For those particularly appealing is the abundance of Conservatory. This dome- The Botanic Gardens offer a interested in horticulture, a visit benches ensuring that even shaped building distinctly marks myriad of events throughout the to the gardens no doubt rivals when the gardens are crowded the Denver skyline. Within the year, including summer concerts al"I out-of-body experience. relative seclusion is readily conservatory, elaborate trails (this summer featured amongst Diverse plant habitats exhibit available in some shady nook. wind up to a crow's-nest perch others the Indigo Girls and Joan more than 32,000 bushes, flow­ During my visit several groups camouflaged as an upper Baez) and mountain hikes. The ers and trees from all over the were even poised for sundown canopy tree limb. The featured entire month of December the globe. Our Denver Botanic while enjoying evening picnics attraction in the conservatory is gardens stay open until 8:00 Gardens is recognized as one of The Botanic Gardens are the Cloud Forest Tree, which p.m. luminously displaying orna- e enver otamc ar ens kept open year round. Multiple displays rare tropical orchids. mental lighting for the holiday are located at 1005 York plantings take place in a given Currently featured season. Street (South of Colfax and year so that different species amongst the artistic natural dis- Certainly those looking north of Cherry Creek). are always in bloom. Different plays are contemporary stone for something new will appreci­ garden sections display plants sculptures done by the Shona ate the artistic natural displays Student admission is $8 dol­ according to their natural habi- people native to Zimbabwe. of the Denver Botanic Gardens. lars. Upcoming FREE DAYS tat. 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