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Reefer Madness Alex Kronman close to hitting the unknown student but does threatened. Editor-in-Chief not know why the altercation happened. Officer The first allegedly occurred on Saturday dur- Newton was not present at the incident. ing the late afternoon/ early evening. Reichert at CC: Everybody wo CC juniors say they fear for their safety Tanner Howard, a CC Senior and resident of and Moynihan were sitting outside of McGregor Tafter an altercation last Friday at an off- 922, stated that he landed a punch on Moynihan when an unknown male made a fart noise as must get stoned campus house. in the face or head and explained that he did so Moynihan was on the phone with Paul York, At approximately 12:35 a.m. on the night of in self-defense. Howard said that he didn’t know Student Life Specialist for Campus Conduct. Sammi LaBue Friday, Sep. 16, an altercation occurred at 922 how many punches were thrown in the heat The second allegedly occurred a few minutes N. Weber that left at least one CC junior, Jaam of the moment but that he remembers hitting later outside of the Preserve. Reichert and Staff Writer Moynihan, injured. Moynihan “pretty good once.” Moynihan stated that between six and seven e have many pastimes as Colorado Col- A Colorado Springs Police incident log gave Howard clarified that although swings were students wearing CC Lacrosse t-shirts stopped Wlege students, but puffing the pipe, tokin’ the following summary of the events that night: taken at him, he was not hit. and stared at Moynihan. a bowl or, as the Princeton Review calls it, At 12:41 a.m. police reported that seven peo- Owen Lopez, a CC Junior, says he witnessed The third allegedly occurred when Moynihan “Reefer Madness”, may be one of our favorites. ple attacked two victims at 922 N. Weber and the part of the altercation on the front porch of was alone exiting the first floor men’s bathroom Whatever you call it or however you smoke it, I police reached the scene one minute later. The 922 N. Weber. Lopez had been drinking and in Worner on Monday. Moynihan stated that don’t think it’s much of a secret to students, or victims were identified as Jaam Moynihan and stated that he had only consumed two beers. He students stopped and stared at him as he exited the administration, that many of us get down Blake Reichert, also a CC Junior. claimed that it didn’t seem like a real fight, it the bathroom. on getting high. Recently, this fact has become Blake was punched in the stomach by an seemed more like a dispute. The fourth allegedly occurred on Saturday available not only to our community, but to the unknown male while riding his scooter westward “There should be mediation because this is night as Reichert was on Cascade heading incoming students and college parents that fre- on the path between Yampa and the Sorority getting unnecessarily blown out of proportion. towards 7-11. Reichert stated that two unknown quent the college prep site, the Princeton Review. houses. It didn’t seem like a big deal,” he said. males in a truck slowed down and stared at him Besides helping prospective students with test Moynihan confronted the unknown male at Officer Newton stated that Moynihan and then sped away. scores and college statistics every year, the web- a party happening at 922 N. Weber and entered sustained visible injuries including a black eye The fifth allegedly occurred on Sunday night site discloses a list of rankings with categories through the side door. Reichert recalled that and bruises on his ribcage. Both Reichert’s and when Reichert and a friend were crossing Yampa ranging from “Best Professors” to “Most Attrac- Moynihan was jumped by approximately two Moynihan’s clothing were also stained with after leaving the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He tive Campus” to help kids decide which school is unknown males inside the party. They left 922 blood. stated that three people were sitting on the roof right for them. This year we’ve surely taken the N. Weber through the front door and Reichert Since the altercation on Friday night, Moyni- of 922 and were yelling and catcalling at him. “chillest” crown, as we’ve ranked first on their list could not recall who punched him or Moynihan. han and Reichert have reported feeling unsafe The sixth allegedly occurred a separate time for “Reefer Madness.” Moynihan was intoxicated at the time of around campus. at the Preserve. Reichert stated that an un- Beyond thinking the rating was surprising and the incident and police recorded that he had “It’s bullshit that I can’t feel safe in my home,” known individual stood closely behind him and definitely a little silly, I realized that the title was consumed more than seven shots of tequila and said Moynihan. He and Reichert said that they breathed down his neck. a little worrisome for our reputation. I wondered more than five 12 oz. beers. He clarified the felt supported by the administration, but weren’t Since charges weren’t pressed the night of how this would affect our morale, our pot-usage situation and stated that he’d had six shots of te- sure what the college is going to do to remedy the altercation, the police are still investigating and our campus policies. Is this label something quila and Reichert had consumed the five beers. the situation. the situation. This is very much an ongoing to be proud of? Is it something to be concerned Moynihan stated that he got jumped by more “I don’t think they’ve ever experienced some- investigation and anyone with knowledge of the about? than twenty unknown males at the party. He also thing like this, or maybe they have, but I don’t events should contact Officer Newton at CSP- Every single student I approached (just short stated to the police that he would not be able to think they’re prepared for it. I think they’re [email protected] or at his office of 40) had heard we were the number one recall who punched him or jumped him. doing their best… but there’s not that much they in the CC Inn. reefer college. Only about half were aware of Moynihan was taken to the Boettcher Health can do about it,” said Reichert. Paul York, Student Life Specialist for Campus our ranking of 31 on Forbes’ America’s Top Center by Campus Safety, declined medical at- He and Moynihan noticed that emails about Conduct, said that during the college’s conduct Colleges list, selected from the 650 best under- tention and did not ask to press charges at that student safety were sent out for much smaller process, students who were involved will be graduate programs in the nation, which places time. Moynihan stated later that he was “out of incidents (like suspicious individuals sighted near interviewed, policy violations will be noted, and us between Dartmouth and Bates. Not bad for a it” after the altercation and doesn’t remember campus) and didn’t understand why one hadn’t then the typical conduct process will continue. school supposedly clouded in pot smoke. not wanting to press charges. He has since spo- been sent out about Friday’s altercation. One senior who proclaimed herself a “reefer ken to the police and asked to press charges. Reichert and Moynihan stated that there Jesse Paul and Molly Moffett contributed reporting to CSPD Campus Resource Officer Jason New- have been six instances since the incident in this article. continued on page 2 ton stated that it is possible that Reichert came which one or both of them felt intimidated or 2 September 23, 2011 News Reefer madness at CC: everybody must get stoned continued from page 1 little information about how these numbers believe the ranking is cause for reflection and renting a house solely for growing marijuana— were reached. “I want to see some statistics,” dialogue among the students, faculty and staff quite a confession for a first meeting. Maybe enthusiast” described her pride saying, “Not one senior complained, “I’ve only smoked of our community.” While he continues to say he needed no other confirmation that the girls only do we smoke the most weed, but we’re once this year.” that policies have not changed since the list of were marijuana users than their attendance of also really fucking smart.” She wasn’t the only Furthermore, out of all the students I “reefer” schools was published, he is primarily Colorado College. And maybe that’s not such one proud to top the list; the majority of the talked to, not one of them had been surveyed concerned with how it affects our reputation. a risky assumption, since the inhabitants of people I talked to described their reactions by the online publication or knew anyone else Even though the policies haven’t changed, it the CC home happily consumed his house- as “psyched”, “amused” or “happy”. One that had been. The Princeton Review claims seems impossible that RAs and Residential warming gift. person went so far as to say, “I’m a huge pot to survey “over 122,000 students” and collect Life Coordinators haven’t at least been keep- While he may have been aware of our believer. That’s all I want to be doing if I’m “tons of information” in order to make their ing a sharper sniff on the pot scene. high pot consumption before the ranking ever terminally ill.” lists. However, the number of students sur- Some upperclassmen mentioned the eerie was established, I wonder if the small liberal Obviously not everyone is a fan of Mary veyed at Colorado College is “unknown” by lack of smoke billowing from their old “reefer community within the Springs now feels a Jane, but everyone I spoke to, with the the Princeton Review. The last three years, CC hangout”, Slocum’s courtyard, more common- stronger solidarity with the students. A long- exception of one person, said that they have has been number seven on the list. The year ly referred to as “Smoker’s Paradise”. When time resident of Colorado Springs and a third smoked at least once while at Colorado Col- before that we were not listed, and in 2007, I went to my old refuge to investigate at the generation CC alumnus smiled from ear to ear lege. Even serious athletes from the hockey, we ranked number three. This year, we made peak hour of 9 p.m., only one smoker sat with when I asked him about the ranking. He con- cross-country, soccer and volleyball teams said it onto two additional lists: number five on a cigarette of the tobacco variety. “I do smoke firmed that he’d heard about our number one they weren’t opposed to marijuana, and didn’t “Birkenstock Wearing Tree-huggers” and num- pot,” the sophomore revealed, “but I would position and said, “Things haven’t changed feel bothered by the ranking. It seems that, ber nine on “Class Discussions Encouraged”. probably never do it right here.” As a previous a bit.” Though he finds the ranking amusing whether you want to or not, it’s impossible We also received an award for being one of frequenter of the courtyard, I was surprised and even nostalgic, has the conservative com- to stay away from marijuana at CC. One girl the greenest campuses in the U.S. because of our progress concerning sustainability. Polls like, ‘the “Tons of information”? What does that healthiest city’ or ‘most mean? “122,000 students”? That seems like “ a pretty pathetic turn out for a survey of 376 biker friendly park’ schools. are all marking moves. The list is supported by one survey ques- tion, according to the Princeton Review Unless they based on online. “Both lists [‘Don’t Inhale’ and ‘Reefer viewable statistics, they Madness’] are based on students’ answers to the survey question: ‘How widely is marijuana probably just want you used at your school?’” Obviously, someone to post them on your had to have answered this question for us to earn this controversial title. But beyond begin- Facebook with a ‘WTF’ ning a pot discourse on campus, I wondered so that everyone looks at how school regulations could possibly be affected by the number one ranking. their website.” And let’s President Jill Tiefentahler gave details on be honest, how many how the school hopes to progress with its times did the webpage regulations saying, “Because we take our stu- dents’ well-being seriously, we hope to do our come up on your news own campus assessment of drug and alcohol feed? usage.” David Soto of The Princeton Review said tht the organization has a “great working rela- tionship” with the administration of CC. “We even said that a friend of hers transferred to ” work very closely with the administration on CC’s favorite herbaceous annual plant. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons a different school partially because she was campus and we haven’t fielded any complaints so bothered by being part of a minority as a from Colorado College,” Soto said. “I think in munity developed a stronger disdain for us? non-smoker. a lot of ways, this list can be used in a positive One couple that must One couple that must not have realized I was While a few students were ashamed of way to implement change on campus or at writing about Colorado College responded the title because it threatens our academic not have realized I was least let administrators know what’s going on to my question about the ranking by saying, reputation, most found it mildly cool, if “ on campus.” writing about Colorado “Colorado College gives this community a bad not a little amusing. But one thing everyone A second year Resident Advisor told me reputation.” Another woman said that she agreed on was that they couldn’t understand College responded to that in her Residential Life meetings the didn’t want to talk about it. how these rankings had been reached. Many ranking was discussed as a cause for attention my asking about the A local online marketing doctor had the people I interviewed pointed to the University and has since prompted many discussions ranking by saying. most interesting take on the ranking. He was of Colorado at Boulder as their pick for the amongst the RAs. John Lauer, Director of equally surprised that somewhere like CU school that is most “mad” for reefer. A group ‘Colorado College gives Residential Life and the Senior Executive Boulder didn’t take the reefer crown and said of students ranging from sophomores to se- Dean of Students, explains, “I don’t think our this community a bad the controversial and surprising pick could niors were unanimously perturbed by the fact students will be influenced by the rankings in simply be a way to get everyone talking about that the list on Princeton Review’s website has reputation’ terms of their use or non-use of marijuana. I the Princeton Review. He says, “Polls like, ‘the healthiest city’ or ‘most biker friendly park’ are all marketing moves. Unless they are based by such a comment. He did not say whether” on viewable statistics, they probably just want or not the ranking had to do with his worry you to post them on your Facebook with a about toking in the courtyard, but felt that so ‘WTF’ so that everyone looks at their website.” far this year rules have been stricter. And let’s be honest, how many times did the While it sounds as if on-campus Residential webpage come up on your news feed? Life isn’t changing its policies in response The bottom line here is that statistics can to the Princeton Review’s list, people are be made up pretty easily; in fact, nearly three definitely aware of it. President Tiefenthaler out of four statistics are fabricated. See what shared her concern, saying, “We want our I did there? I have no idea if that’s true, but students to live safe and healthy lives. It is I typed it and now it’s published, and if you always my hope that students engage in re- hadn’t read any further or we had printed it sponsible behaviors, which means being drug without fact checking maybe you’d believe free.” Even CC students living off-campus that, too. can’t escape the pothead reputation. While I Whether we believe this number one “Reef- only was able to confront about ten Colorado er Madness” rating is legitimate or a marketing Springs residents between the ages of 25 and ploy, every one of the nearly 40 students I 55, each one of them had also heard about spoke to immediately had something to say our supreme smoker title. about it. Maybe this is a discussion we needed It is no secret that we have been the liberal to have sooner or later. Lauer concluded, island in the conservative sea of Colorado “We all should consider what we want to be Springs since the college’s establishment, but known for as a college, and what our role is in has this ranking made our hippie ways shine educating the media and public about who we even brighter to the surrounding community? are and what we are about.” So whether you One student described an encounter in which partake in a little (or a lot) of weed or simply her neighbor, a Colorado Springs resident, say “no thanks” when it’s passed your way, stopped by to offer her and her roommates a since this school is in the lime (or green) light, Marijuana on college campuses is a major cause for controversy. Photo courtesy of Creative few pot brownies, without knowing anything it may be wise to do so discreetly. Commons about them other than the fact that they are Rosie Curts contributed reporting to this article. CC students. The visit became even stranger when the man disclosed that he had been September 23, 2011 News 3 New professor, new department, new media: CCSGA releases CC branches out Full Council Ellie Cole Staff Writer Election Senior Toni Pizza says that she has been beg- ging various departments around campus to of- Results fer a class like her current first block, “Video- games, Aesthetics, Culture,” for the past three years. She loves the class so much that she is Kelsey Bergeson signed up for three New Media studies classes News Editor this year, all taught by (Professor Scott Krzych. “The New Media classes are a great addition to CC students voted yesterday to determine the what CC has to offer, and Scott is the perfect CCSGA Full Council for 2011-2012. guy for the job,” Pizza said. Krzych, who came to Colorado Springs after At - Large Representatives receiving his Ph.D. in Screen Studies from the English Department at Oklahoma State Uni- Matt Nadel, 53.846 percent of votes versity, was hired to fill the role of professor Samantha Barlow, 50.377 percent of votes for this area of academic interest, new to CC. Elliot Mamet, 41.780 percent of votes He said that New Media is almost impossible Michael Cooley, 39.970 percent of votes to define, but he talks about how it involves Christin Price and Wesley Brandt were, looking at technology and real life. He also says Professor Kryzch and his students consider the role of new media in the course “Video respectively, three and six votes shy of placing that it is an interesting symptom of our society games, Aesthetics, and Culture.” Photo by Stanley Sigalov among the top four candidates. 663 students that technology is moving even faster than we voted. can monitor. school received the three-year $400,000-plus as new media, for example, one must ask District Representatives This doesn’t mean, though, that he doesn’t grant last December. A faculty group is work- whether it truly connect us. He explained that it have a solid plan for teaching this new program ing to develop a program that will address the can create different perceptions of people and Slocum: Rachel Katzoff, 50.98 percent of offered by Colorado College. goals of New Media Studies, an effort that connect you with past friends, but questioned votes “It’s been a fantastic experience so far,” he will eventually lead to the creation of a minor whether it can keep you in the present. Loomis: Andrew Schwartz, 54.781 percent said. and/or a major. “I’m never going to criticize smartphones of votes Students and professors at CC felt that New “Videogames, Aesthetics, Culture” is a theo- or Facebook,” he said. “But I’m going to take Off-campus: Lauren Maccollum, 92.979 Media studies was an important addition to retical class that examines video games through technology seriously as something that is an percent of votes the school, and worked together to form a the lens of philosophy and culture. Kryzch and active agent in modern culture.” Western Ridge: Ryan Hass, 85.207 percent of proposal for funding the program. the seventeen students enrolled are looking at Kryzch emphasized the relevance of new votes “It reflects current developments in the how video games connect with real life and, technology to everyday life, even as it is con- Bemis/McGregor: Edward Ruiz, 94.141 arts, said Dean Susan Ashley. “These changes more broadly, considering the ways new media stantly changing and evolving. percent of votes stretch the usual disciplinary boundaries connects us all. “I think that new media is an unavoidable East Campus Small Houses: Phoenix without, of course, eliminating the need for “My first goal is for students to be critical reality—at least in developed countries where McLaughlin, 96.498 percent of votes grounding in particular disciplines.” viewers of media technology, and to consider digital media is everywhere,” he said. “I don’t West Campus Small Houses: Emily Moore, In 2010, CC submitted a proposal to the the ideologies behind media form and content,” come at it from an overly negative stance.” He 93.945 percent of votes Mellon Foundation for a grant entitled “Arts Kryzch said. He added that there “will always even admits himself to playing video games There will be a run-off election for the Math- in the Liberal Arts.” In the grant, the school be a balance” between stories, relationships and and having a Facebook. ias Representative between Erika Versalovic and featured Film and New Media Studies, arguing technology, and that it is important to examine “The important thing is to slow things down Jaden Hawkinson on Monday, September 26 for the importance of taking a liberal arts how these elements intersect.” on our end,” he said. “Don’t be caught up in from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. approach to art, said Dean Susan Ashley. The Kryzch said that when looking at Facebook the whirlwind of technological developments.” 4 September 23, 2011 Comment & Debate

Real Government doesn’t know best advice with Obama’s stimulus plan leaves economy limp James Zilenziger ing up.” The Obama Administration received Staff Writer this information, and still made the decision to Katie Rice invest in a sinking company. Much of the rea- “The true engine of economic growth will soning circles back to the fact that Solyndra is a always be companies like Solyndra, will always major donor to the Obama campaign. One of be America’s businesses. But that doesn’t mean Solyndra’s top investors, George Kaiser, raised Freshmen the government can just sit on the sidelines. nearly $50,000 for Obama. Government still has the responsibility to help Yet the poor investments didn’t stop there. biddies beware create the conditions in which students can Evergreen Solar Inc., another private alterative gain an education so they can work at Solyndra, energy company, received $5.3 million in stimu- prowling senior and entrepreneurs can get financing so they lus cash and went bankrupt, as did three other can start a company, and new industries can private companies. How could our President predators take hold,” said President Obama in May of and elected leaders spend money so poorly? 2010. Now, a little over a year later, Obama’s It’s a simple but hard truth to accept: just government responsibility has cost the U.S. because a politician is an elected individual Dear Katie, taxpayer $535 million and a bankrupt solar does not mean he or she is somehow en- My friends and I were at a party panel company in California. In Obama’s own lightened and excused from human nature. this past weekend and my roommate words, this loan from the Energy Department Politicians, like everyone, are most concerned started dancing with a senior boy (we would “expand its [Solyndra’s] operations.” Un- with self-preservation. Our society equates self- are freshmen). At the end of the night, fortunately, the only operations that Solyndra preservation most often with work, and we will she started kissing him when they were expanded have involved sending over 1,000 do everything in our power to make sure that dancing, and he asked her to come back employees to the unemployment line and filing we maximize our own profits. So will politi- to his house. She asked me what she for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Yet, more impor- cians. Obama’s stimulus package created zero should do and I didn’t know what to tell tantly, why is focusing on a wasted $535 million jobs and only added to our nation’s troubles her. Is it okay for freshmen girls to hook so significant? The answer is that the Solyndra because of investments like Solyndra. The up with senior boys? scandal sheds light on why Obama’s $787 expenditures from the stimulus were not about Graphic: Erick Nelson billion stimulus failed, and why government creating jobs but about securing votes. Like - Flummoxed Freshman doesn’t know best when it comes to investing Solyndra, Obama picked which companies he tion as President. He instead uses taxpayer in our economy. thought deserved to be the winners—not the money; a few hundred million wasted here and Before the government even invested $535 there means nothing to him personally. There Dear Flummoxed, companies that proved to be most stable and million into Solyndra, a Jan. 31, 2010 email is no free-market factor that forces him to What a great question! This is a hot offer the best growth projections in the long correspondence between the government’s invest wisely in companies that show strong topic of debate for freshmen girls as run. He often selected which companies would Office of Management and Budget staff gave long-term projections. He does not have to well as senior girls. Senior boys have participate in his stimulus based on campaign warning against any investment in Solyndra: worry about putting food on the table the next generally been around the block more donations. “If Solyndra defaults down the road, the optics day or paying the monthly mortgage. He is ex- than freshmen girls have, so there is a In the end, the only people to blame are will arguably be worse later than they would empt from the rules of economic competition power difference between a senior boy those who put their faith in government in the be today.” Optics refers to the public recep- as a government figure and only has to worry and a freshman girl. For this reason I first place. Obama is only doing what anyone tion Solyndra would receive upon defaulting. about the next campaign cycle. Enlightenment say stay away, stay far, far away. How- would do—he is trying to keep his job. Unfor- They predicted that this default would “likely may only come to Obama if 2012 sends him to ever, if this senior boy shows interest tunately, unlike private businesses, Obama does coincide with the 2012 campaign season heat- the unemployment line. in you outside of the dance floor then not use his own money to secure his occupa- you should probably take him up on his date suggestion. I am not telling you to stay away forever, but I would be more cautious when dealing with late-night encounters. There are plenty of fresh- men boys who do not have three years of college experience (and partners) un- der their belt. I suggest you go for these guys. Since the beginning of time, senior guys have been interested in freshmen girls, but for what reason? At the end of the day wouldn’t you rather establish re- lationships and friendships with the guys you will be graduating with? Tell your friend that it is fine to hook up with a senior boy but she should understand what she could be getting herself into.

- Katie

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This pain alleviator seems too good to be spend a lot of time outdoors. The are true, but Vibram asserts FiveFingers are differ- easily storable for backpackers; they are quick ent than any other on the market. FiveFin- drying, breathable and light, weighing only gers shoes “deliver a number of positive about 5.5 ounces. benefits by leveraging all of the body’s natural “I like being able to feel the ground more. I biomechanics,” the company claims on its web- use them occasionally when running just to site. Vibram says there are five reasons to try mix things up but definitely not all the time,” FiveFingers: they strengthen muscles in the feet said Charlie Hodgman, a sophomore at Colo- and lower legs; improve the range of motion in rado College. ankles, feet, and toes; stimulate neural function Yet, should you really ditch those old tennis important to balance and agility; eliminate heel you love? I would not recommend lift to align the spine and improve posture; and that you abandon closed toe shoes all together. allow the foot and body to move naturally as a On a backpacking trip, for instance, a high-an- result of all these other benefits. kle with closed toes will offer more sup- So do these individual-toe shoes really port and protection. It seems, rather, that the provide the muscle support and pain relief that popularity of FiveFingers comes from athletes, they claim to? Two members of the Vibram such as free runners, who regard regular shoes Medical Advisory, Dr. Nick Campitelli, a po- simply as extra weight. diatrist, and Dr. Ivo F. Waerlop, a chiropractic In addition to the lack of protection, the neurologist, back up FiveFingers’ technology. FiveFingers look has also thrown Colorado Both Campitelli and Waerlop support the College students off. Some athletes are repelled theory that a shoe should not interfere with by the unique toed shoe because of its radical the way the foot strikes the ground; instead a look. “I have been running with a New Balance Faintly reminiscent of what you might wear in the shower to avoid foot fungi, these shoe should simply protect the foot. A debate shoe because they decrease my knee quirky-looking and suddenly popular “shoes” are said to be therapeutic for various regarding whether or not these glove-like shoes pain, but the FiveFingers seem a little weird,” orthopedic ailments. Whether these claims hold any validity waits to be seen. Photo actually help strengthen the foot is still under- said sophomore George Scan. courtesy Flickr pt way; even Vibram admits that it may take up to Whether or not an active CC student should a year or two for an athlete’s foot to adjust to invest in a pair of FiveFingers or not remains that, unlike a traditional running shoe, their Brian Kopec FiveFingers and for running pain to go away. questionable, but if you choose to test them FiveFinger shoes allow your feet to move Guest Writer There is a gradual adjustment process for the out, Vibram has a few tips for adjusting to the naturally, which, in turn, stimulates all these FiveFingers shoe because the foot activates shoes. First, do not run more than ten percent Running is an essential part of being human. receptors, bones and muscles. new muscles, ligaments and tendons during of your typical running distance for the first Every year, companies release new shoes that Industrial Designer, Robert Fliri, originally each use. Vibram claims this slow progression two to three weeks. After those first few weeks, they claim will improve an athlete’s natural presented the FiveFingers model to Marco will ultimately be worth the wait. increase running mileage by about 15 percent running ability. A newer line of shoes to make Bramani, the grandson of Vibram’s founder. Indeed, you can see more FiveFingers worn every other week. If you ever feel pain, stop this claim, Vibram FiveFingers, promises to Fliri and Bramani then developed the first around Colorado College’s campus with each and take a break from FiveFingers for a few provide something no other shoe can. But FiveFinger shoe and shared their idea with Vi- passing semester. Vibram has even created days. Never run two days in a row in the first do these revolutionary shoes live up to their bram USA CEO and former collegiate runner, multiple different variations of the shoe, each month. Lastly, stretch before and after each run. claims? Tony Post. 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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand’s fortitude in the face of disaster

Laurie Laker been a far wider margin. Staff Writer South Africa, the current champion after defeating a lackluster English side in the 2007 The 2011 Rugby World Cup is well underway final, will not give up the trophy without a fight, in New Zealand, continuing until Oct. 23. The and has displayed a strong start in the tourna- tournament brings national and multinational ment. Furthermore, strong performances from teams, called “sides,” from across the world the Welsh, Irish, American, Canadian and to compete against each other for the coveted French sides are providing early signs that this Webb Ellis Cup and the title of “World Cham- tournament will not be a cakewalk for the tradi- pions.” tionally powerful sides. Since its inception in 1987, the competition Often seen as the second sport of many na- has been dominated by the traditional big three tions, this edition of the Rugby World Cup will sides from the Southern hemisphere – New be particularly special. Held every four years, it Zealand, South Africa and Australia. Only once will now come to New Zealand, a country still has a side from the Northern hemisphere won in recovery from the Feb. 11, 2011 earthquake the cup, with England taking the title in 2003, that caused widespread damage throughout beating host nation Australia in the final. much of the South Island. The earthquake’s Highly-ranked sides include the New Zea- epicenter was just six miles southeast of Christ- land All Blacks, the Australian Wallabies, the church, the nation’s second-most populous South African Springboks, the French Le Blues, city. In the 6.3 magnitude earthquake, 181 the English Lions and the Welsh Dragons. people lost their lives, while up to 2,000 people The All Blacks are the favorites for the suffered injury. Moreover, the February quakes trophy, with the home soil advantage and fans came mere months after a 7.1 magnitude earth- offering veracious support for the team as quake that hit the same region in Sept. 2010. they progress. Furthermore, they are the side In the midst of all human suffering, the demonstrating all the early promise of true combination of the two quakes caused up to contenders, decimating a plucky Japanese side NZ $19.5 billion in damages, firmly setting 83-7 in an emotional match, as both Japan back the host nation’s side before it enters the and New Zealand have suffered greatly from tournament. disastrous earthquakes in the past year. Given the timing of this tournament, this Before talk of trophy lifting, however, each sport and its renowned World Cup offer a side must navigate the always-testing group grieving nation the beginnings of recovery. stage of the tournament. High-ranked teams Simultaneously, it offers the world a view of must first play against lower-ranked sides that the steadfast and resolute nation, with proud are intent on preventing all-out thrashings and passionate people, demonstrating her and often give impressive performances in the finest qualities by hosting one of the greatest face of their meager bracket standings. Such a sporting events in the world. performance was seen in a recent match that pitted a gutsy Georgian side against England, A player goes up in a lineout in a game limiting England to a 41-10 victory when, between Argentina and Ireland. Photo based upon rankings and clout, it should have courtesy Flickr Paolo Camera. 6 Active Lifestyle September 23, 2011 Supplementing the food pyramid

Andrea Tukan fish. Physiologically, they help maintain normal Guest Writer appetite, good vision and efficient breakdown of food into energy. Fat-soluble vitamins like Nutrition is often a confusing and difficult vitamins A, D, E and K do not need daily concept to understand, let alone fit into a replacement, because they are stored in fatty Colorado College student’s daily life. What tissues and the liver. Eating carrots, fish oil and is the food pyramid? And what if you really dark leafy greens will provide stable quantities want a Chipotle burrito today? The Centers for of the vitamins that promote blood coagula- Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) report tion and bone strength. Multivitamins provide a shocking reality: 33.8 percent of U.S. adults these vitamins and dietary minerals in the form and 12 percent of U.S. children are obese. As of tablets, capsules, or injectable formulas. obesity increases, so do inflammatory disease Vitamin providers usually differentiate between diagnoses. The average daily diet is not reach- consumer sectors with products marketed ing its greatest health potential because the specifically towards children, prenatal women, pyramid is too high to climb. Last week, Dr. adults or the elderly. David Phillips, a sports medicine physician, Despite the initial appeal of multivitamins, Harvard graduate and Ironman triathlete, research relays mixed messages on their actual spoke in downtown Colorado Springs about benefits. For example, a 2002 Harvard School the struggle to bridge the gap between ideal of Medicine study correlated insufficient nutrition and the realities of daily life. intake of several vitamins with develop- While many experts claim to have the perfect ment of coronary heart disease, cancer and easy solution to nutritional needs, the statistics osteoporosis. However, the National Institutes tell a different story. The United States Depart- of Health released a statement in 2006 that ment of Agriculture (USDA) recommends 7 concluded, “Most of the studies we examined to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, do not provide strong evidence for beneficial a difficult goal, especially for busy students. health-related effects of supplements.” Toxicity For people who exercise strenuously for 90 caused by multivitamins is rare, however, and minutes or more every day, which includes these supplements can be used as a tool to try CC seniors Whitney Petersen and Andrea Tukan with Dr. David Phillips at the Crowne many athletes at CC, 16 to 18 servings of fruits to meet nutritional needs. Plaza hotel on September 15, 2011. While there, they learned about nutrition and the and vegetables per day is the recommendation. Dietary supplements, packaged in pill, daily struggle to get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Photo cour- The sheer quantity of fruits and vegetables powder or liquid form, consist of a combina- tesy Andrea Tukan tion of multivitamins and are used to add alone that would need to be consumed daily to •Combining supplements may have harmful significantly affect lifespan. The forgiving na- nutrition to one’s daily diet. They have created meet this nutritional guideline is unrealistic for biological effects. ture of the human body allows benefits gained a large, booming industry: consumers spend many. In his lecture, Dr. Phillips spoke about •Supplements are not meant to be substituted from supplements to overcome many poor $6 billion annually on supplements. Currently, the dangers of vitamin deficiency and how “it for prescription medications. decisions from the past. Even the occasional the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), increases free radical cell attack and oxidative •Supplements with fat-soluble vitamins do Chipotle burrito is okay if you make the deci- does not participate in supplement marketing, stress in the body.” Vitamins and antioxidants not need to be taken everyday, and high levels sion to add a multivitamin or supplement to a saying, “The dietary ingredient manufacturer is support the structural integrity of DNA and of these vitamins can be toxic. balanced pyramid diet. responsible for ensuring that a dietary supple- key nutrients reduce the amount of damaged •The recommended supplements for an ment or ingredient is safe before it is marketed.” genetic material. Multivitamins, dietary supple- individual depend on age, gender, lifestyle and Because supplements are not made according ments and natural food source powders are medications that he or she is already taking. to FDA regulations, it is important to be aware several other methods used to fight vitamin Prices vary based on the quantity and type of of several factors before adding them to your deficiency if you have trouble eating 13 apples supplement or multivitamin. When shopping, daily regime: a day. the FDA recommends only purchasing from a •Supplements are not intended to treat, Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble well-respected website. diagnose, prevent or cure disease; therefore, or fat-soluble, and are essential for human Another nutritional option for CC students package buzzwords like “reduces” and “treats” growth and development. Water-soluble vita- to summit the food pyramid is neither a multi- are often unfounded. mins need to be replenished daily because they vitamin nor a supplement, but actual juice pow- •They are not intended as a substitute for exit the body as sweat or urine. These vitamins, ders packaged in capsules or chewable forms. vitamins obtained from the consumption of including folic acid and the B vitamins, are That being said, we should all take more real food, but as a complement. found in cereal grains, meat, poultry, eggs and responsibility for our diets.. Lifestyle choices September 23, 2011 7 Arts & Entertainment Four new big series from Duluth rockers keep it Low

Kieffer Katz I sat rapt during the entire set, swaying in place four big networks with my lightly tattooed, gauge-eared girlfriend Managing Editor by my side. It’s possible that my interest in the programming and it all started this week. My freshman year, I spent most of my time new band was related to seeing Wilco for the Robert Caseria This year features more new projects on either bemoaning the lack of rock and roll on eighth time at that point, but Low’s performance Guest Writer the Big Four networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, campus or getting low. In the intervening four sticks out far more in my memory. They were Fox) than usual because too many programs years, I have pretty much given up on indie rock touring behind their newest record at the time, Fall is upon us. The days are getting shorter struggled to consistently land viewers last and completely given up tying LED lights to “”, which, like their last release, and colder, and while that may put a strain season. I’ll be taking a look at four up-and- ceiling fans, but I’m still incredibly psyched that “”,, had moved away from on your time outdoors, remember that fall coming shows, telling you where you can KRCC is bringing Low to Armstrong Theater slowcore slightly to explore more dynamic pop means the return of new primetime TV! catch them, and whether or not they will be this Sunday. songwriting. The networks are rolling out new seasons of worth watching. Low, an indie rock trio from Duluth, Minne- It’s a pretty lucky coincidence that Low is sota, has been active since way back in 1993 (the playing here Sunday, for me at least, as they’ll “Terra Nova” “The Playboy Club” same year the current crop of freshmen were presumably be predominately playing songs Science-Fiction Adventure starring Jason Drama starring Randy Steinmeyer, Eddie born, for those keeping track)., Low is a difficult from their newest LP, “C’mon”, their first O’Mara, Christine Adams, and Byron J. Broch- Cibrian, and Amber Heard band to describe, let alone define. The creative since “Drums and Guns”. “C’mon” was, like mann (Executive Producer: Steven Spielberg) side, husband-and-wife team and 2002’s “Trust”, recorded in an old church con- Where to Watch Mimi Parker, make music commonly referred verted into a studio, and the spacious locale has Where to Watch - Mondays, 9pm MST, NBC to as “Slowcore”, despite the band’s distaste made its way into the music. I haven’t listened - Mondays, 7pm MST, Fox - Nbc.com for this label. They don’t play what most of us to the new record extensively, but the singles - Fox.com - Hulu.com generally think of as rock music; their sound is I’ve heard, especially “Especially Me”, are true - Hulu.com - iTunes ($2.99 HD download) more baroque, opening vast sonic gaps that they to form: exquisitely crafted and almost achingly - iTunes ($2.99 HD download) then plug with heavy percussion and beautifully beautiful. The thing to listen for, as always, is the What It’s About haunting vocal harmonies. This combination percussion; Low has an ability to create music What It’s About Nick Dalton, a shady, womanizing attorney could be boring, but it’s not. Instead, the percus- with more of a driving, propulsive feeling than Earth has become uninhabitable by the year in early 1960’s Chicago, frequents the city’s sion manages to propel each song and, with any other guitar-based band I’ve heard. Add in 2149, prompting scientists to develop a time “Playboy Club”, a chic lounge staffed by mod- relentless motion, drags any listener along with it the harmonies (I really can’t say enough about machine that transports “pilgrimage” settlers els from Playboy . While juggling his interests as the harmonies weave in and out of the spaces these harmonies), and you’ve got something re- back 85 million years into prehistoric times. at the club with his ties to the city’s mafia left open between the beats. ally special. Low’s live shows are justly famous in The protagonists, the Shannon family, join the families, one of the establishment’s ”bunnies” I saw Low open for Wilco when I was living some circles, and, in my experience, they deserve tenth pilgrimage, but when they arrive in the runs into trouble with the mob and enlists in Toronto in 2007, and, admittedly, I wasn’t the notoriety. Sure, the crowd will be a mass of Terra Nova settlement, they soon discover that Nick’s help. exactly shaking my ass at the show. To put it nodding heads and rhythmically tapping toes, dinosaurs have surrounded the colony. in easily relatable terms, the music is closer to but since when is music only worthwhile if you The Bottom Line ambient electronic than it is to the immedi- can dance to it? This is red wine-and-painkillers The Bottom Line Encouraged by the success of cable channel ately danceable whomp that the bass-saturated music;, Sunday-night-with-a-pretty-girl music; Fox seems heavily invested in its new “Lost” AMC’s hit series “Mad Men”, NBC has tried student body might generally seek out. However, you’d be a fool to miss it. meets “Timeline” meets “Jurassic Park” proj- its hand at a portrayal of mid-century America ect, as the two-hour pilot episode alone cost with “The Playboy Club”. What the executives the network about $10 million. The show’s in New York fail to realize, however, is that first season will feature twelve episodes, each “Mad Men” has achieved so much acclaim not an hour long, in addition to the two-hour pre- because viewers love the 1960s, but rather, be- miere, all undoubtedly teaming with CGI dino- cause viewers love the brutally honest storytell- saurs and plotlines that remain simple enough ing in that show. AMC is a cable network and to stay out of the way. If Spielberg’s recent NBC is not, meaning the former can get away work is any indication, “Terra Nova” will with showing a whole lot more than the latter. feature stunningly high production value, while While “Mad Men” can, for the most part, tell the story itself will serve as something of an the story of an era without inhibitions, NBC afterthought. This project has generated more will have to substantially clean up their version. buzz within Hollywood circles than any other Although Playboy is an official partner of the new series in years. The fact that a studio is show, collaborating in the marketing and pro- finally committing state-of-the-art imaging to duction, the outlook of this project is bleak. If a weekly TV spot makes “Terra Nova” worth the viewer wants to experience Playboy, they’ll a watch. While it is often convenient to catch pick up a magazine, and if they want to see the up with your shows on your own time via the ’60s as the decade it really was, they’ll watch internet, make sure to catch Terra Nova” on as “Mad Men” on cable. Stick to Fox for Monday’s big of a screen as possible, as the visuals are its “Hell’s Kitchen” this fall. primary (and potentially only) asset. “New Girl” “Up All Night” Comedy starring Zooey Deschanel Duluth, Minnesota indie trio Low. Photo courtesy of chairkickers.com. Comedy starring Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph, and Nick Cannon Where to Watch – Tuesdays, 8pm MST, Fox Where to Watch – Fox.com - Wednesdays, 9pm MST, NBC – Hulu.com - Nbc.com – iTunes ($2.99 HD download) - Hulu.com - iTunes ($2.99 HD download) What It’s About The show follows Jess, Deschanel’s quirky What It’s About and hopelessly optimistic character, as she Reagan Brinkley (Christina Applegate) is a searches for a place to live after a bad breakup, successful career woman, devoted wife and only to be taken in by a trio of bachelors. the kind of friend everyone would like to have. Just as she thinks she has life all figured The Bottom Line out, she and her loving husband, Chris (Will If you enjoyed this summer’s romantic com- Arnett), have their first child and everything edy “No Strings Attached”, starring Natalie goes haywire. Portman and Ashton Kutcher, you’re likely to find “New Girl” worth a watch. Screenwriter The Bottom Line Liz Meriwether is responsible for both projects, Is it just me, or is seeing Will Arnett as any which means the audience will probably see character besides Gob Bluth totally unsettling a more network-friendly version of the same, until the long-awaited “Arrested Development” “Gosh, men and women sure are different!” movie finally comes out? Last year’s “Running comedy that made “No Strings Attached” a hit Wilde”, which featured Arnett and lasted only at the box office. 13 half-hour episodes, was a complete train This new venture for Fox doesn’t really wreck. Though Arnett’s talent is unquestioned, break any new ground, but will likely find a he may have played the role of Gob a little solid viewership in its first year. Making heavy too well, type-casting himself as more of an use of relationship-centric jokes and the unstable magician and less of a supportive overdone formula of different types of people husband. “Up All Night” has a strong cast, forced to interact but ultimately learning from with the newly reinvented Maya Rudolph each other, the show will do well in the post- straight off of this summer’s smash hit “Glee” spot. With an A-list female lead and a “Bridesmaids” playing a supporting role, but proven writer/producer driving a relatively at its heart it just doesn’t land enough laughs. stale concept, the show’s biggest challenge will Skip it and watch ABC’s Wednesday line-up be to stay compelling from week to week. My (“Dancing with the Stars” and “Castle”) advice: stick around after “Glee” this Tuesday instead. and see if it’s for you. 8 Arts & Entertainment September 23, 2011 New food, new look, dining renovations hit the spot

cious on the buffet end and close-knit on the Global Bar, because there is something differ- for starting my homework before dinner than Tram Ha dining end. The outdoor seating is, as always, ent everyday. I especially enjoyed the gnocchi, whipped cream and angel food cake. Guest Writer an additional bonus because there is nothing which I have learned is a school favorite based Benji’s During the summer, Rastall and Benji’s un- better than eating a meal while enjoying a great on the line it produces. The freshness of the Like Rastall, there are a lot of options at derwent a significant facelift and the kitchens view of Pike’s Peak. food is remarkable; you can actually watch Benji’s: it has everything from Japanese sushi housed in the Worner Campus Center were The food options at Rastall are impressively some dishes being prepared and it’s possible to to Southwestern staples. The atmosphere and entirely renovated. As a transfer student who expansive. There are a number of choices eat healthily and diversely everyday. seating makes it seem more like a café than had visited the campus only once before, I for everyone, from the fresh salad bar for Perhaps my favorite part of eating at Rastall a cafeteria. Although the food sometimes was curious to see if the food had changed as the vegetarians, to burgers for members of is the dessert bar. I have a penchant for sweet seems a little pricey, the ability to customize much as the decor. the Carnivore Club, to pizza for those in the things and the dessert bar always fulfills my your food is worth the ticket. Benji’s, unlike To my excitement, the renovations lived up to middle. I have personally taken a liking to the cravings. For me, there’s no greater reward Rastall, also has classic American options such my positive expectations. Compared to what I as burgers and fries (speaking of which, I have experienced at my old school, both CC cafete- taken a great liking to their sweet potato fries). rias are certainly upgrades. Unfortunately, Benji’s does not seem to have as At the college I previously attended, the caf- many vegetarian options and the food doesn’t eteria was an enclosed room that retained every change as often as it does in Rastall. smell it released. The tables were round, brown, One thing I appreciate about Bon Appetite, and old. The food typically consisted of mys- is the company’s emphasis on buying and tery meat and canned vegetables, which evoked serving food from local farms. Most dishes in grade-school food nightmares. Consequently, Rastall have a sign nearby that lists where the eating at Rastall and Benji’s is a refreshing and ingredients were grown. For my New Student welcomed change. The colors, spaciousness Orientation trip, I got to stay and work on and food quality make it a relaxing spot for a farm that serves Bon Appetite, and know- daily dining. ing that my school cafeteria contributes to Rastall the livelihood of the farming business makes While I had only seen Rastall once before me appreciate eating there. I enjoy seeing the the remodeling, the new Rastall is both func- same people cook and serve my food because tional and aesthetically pleasing. The motifs are it makes dining a personable experience. Bon reflective of CC’s environmentally conscious Appetite employees are always friendly and attitude; evident in the geo-green and soil- seem to enjoy the ecclectic spectacle of CC brown color schemes, the wood patterned students. plates and the locally purchased food. And yet, While I have only been here a few weeks, I because the designers went for a modern vibe, can’t imagine myself getting sick of the food. it doesn’t have a cabin-in-the-woods feel. I like The variety and quality of the food makes that the food area and the seating area are not Rastall and Benji’s an anomaly in the world of separated, which allows the cafeteria to be spa- The sleek and modern new Rastall. Photo by Tucker Tyler. college cafeterias. Packard Hall jazzes up with performer Steve Barta

the Steve Barta Trio is not your mother’s stock- led by his emotions, he plays what he feels, as It was a treat to take refuge from the rain and ing-stuffer jazz. the bassist and drummer follow. Steve’s piano have the rare chance to see Steve Barta play; he Samantha LaBue From the bassist’s first introductory lick, it solos had him traveling along the keys and doesn’t often perform live any more these days. Staff Writer was obvious that this band was about to open exploding with energy at unexpected moments. Steve keeps himself busy with his work on an my eyes to a different kind of jazz. The songs The physicality of his performance (think arrangement for jazz quartet, string quartet and It’s a shame that I usually only venture to hunching, standing and occasionally yelping) full orchestra, which will be recorded with flutist Packard Hall for a concert when, a) a friend is made the show a pleasure to watch. Hubert Laws and pianist Jeffrey Biegel. His lat- playing music, or b) I’m simply forced to come For students who Jazz piano is listened to rather than heard. It’s est project, “Jumpin’ Jazz Kids”, aimed toward a by someone who needs company. It seems I revel in anything and complicated, more like a string of thoughts than six to nine year old audience, is a family concert. inevitably leave thinking, “I should really come a succession of chords. Not that the drummer, He’s working in collaboration with seven-time to more of these.” For students who revel in “ Grammy Award-winning musician Al Jarreau. everything free, it Colorado native Dennis Bueno, didn’t also have anything and everything free, it really makes really makes not sense me tapping my toe along with his interpretation It’s hard, I know, to separate elevator jazz no sense not to make time for live music played of rhythm, which was equally complicated and from Ron Burgandy’s jazz flute, but giving the by talented people from all over the country not to make time for impressive. To have achieved such effortless real deal a chance was worth it. While Steve and and around the world. This semester’s season live music played by playing, it must have felt like second nature to his crew won’t be returning this year, the jazz at Packard Hall started off Wednesday night him when he first picked up a set of drumsticks show marks only the beginning of this year’s as CC welcomed the jazz rhythms of the Steve talented people from all at the age of 10. Packard Hall season. A slew of groups are Barta Trio. over the country and all The trio, completed by talented bassist John scheduled to perform, including the ever-popu- Steve Barta of Steve’s Private Stash —(yes, Flores, worked together on stage and even took lar Bowed Piano Ensemble and a performance those delicious single-packaged cookies)— has around the world. breaks to decide what to play next or to agree of the traditional music of India. So, take a been composing, recording and teaching jazz on a tempo. It felt like I was watching one of break from stressing over what to wear to a for 30 years. His performance on Wednesday ranged from whimsical to romantic, taking their personal practice sessions, which gave the party or how many hours you’re going to spend clearly demonstrated the influence of Brazilian their cue from Steve’s fingers. Barta is truly an” show the kind of jazz club intimacy that has in the library this week; it won’t hurt to broaden and Traditional American jazz on his music. Yet, unpredictable and innovative player; evidently you craving a glass of merlot and a cigarette. your musical horizons.