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With the new fiscal year, students are reminded by enrollment services to complete their FAFSA applications by March, to pay their semester tuition bills on time, and to prep for taxes and student loan fees. But with the 2007- 2008 fiscal year comes another finan­ cial based to-do on the new year agen­ da: adapting for the new tuition rates at Regis University. Every year the Executive Budget Committee (EBC), comprised of vice presidents and academic deans, which meets weekly throughout the school year, works on putting together tuition rates, estimating credit hour produc­ tion revenue (also known as enroll­ ment rates), and examining the expen­ diture side of the university budget. According to Joe Weber, Ph . D., the vice provost for finance and budget, chief financial officer, and treasurer for the university, tuition rates are set in January so that the Office of Admissions can present accurate SPEAKing your mind through film tuition information to incoming fresh­ men and so that returning students can know how to calculate financial aid, Film Series to help raise awareness of environmental issues etc. Weber explained student tuition Maricor Coquia about 107 pounds of waste for 220 On Monday, February 19, An comprises nearly 90 percent of the uni­ Associate Editor eaters." The second measurement, Inconvenient Truth will kick start the versity budget; 5-6 percent of the conducted last Wednesday however, series, showing at 7:00 p.m. in the budget comes from auxiliary sources, Senior Adelle Monteblanco has a lot showed promising results. "Only 71 Science Amphitheatre. All those within such as room and board; and the rest to be proud of, especially with her work pounds were wasted for 205 eaters," the Regis community are invited, of the budget is from endowments and towards improving the university's she shared. including students, faculty, and admin­ contributions. overall concern for the environment. , Her next project is the "Spring 2007 istration. Although the series will only Thus, Weber continued, the rates for In particular, during the 2004-2005 Environmental Film Series." With be available to the Regis community, tuition are extremely important and school year, she founded Students for excitement, Monteblanco explained, Dr. Catharine C. Kleier, assistant pro­ carefully considered. "When you're Peaceful Environmental Action and "This series is meant to educate and fessor of Biology, hopes that there will dealing with 95-96 percent of the budg­ Knowledge (SPEAK). She spearhead­ encourage discussion among the be a good turnout. "We're hoping that et that's tied up in the rates we charge, ed numerous projects, including the Regis community.· Through three as many people as possible can as well as the volume, it's really critical efforts for a formal recycling program films, An Inconvenient Truth, Who attend," she said. to us," he said. on campus. She has also worked in Killed the Electric Car?, and Darwin's "We chose An Inconvenient Truth as To set the budget, Weber explained, collaboration with groups like Circle K Nightmare, Monteblanco hopes that the first movie to help draw students the EBC considers five key factors: to help reduce food waste in the cafe­ students will enjoy the films as well as in," Monteblanco added. "It's probably "potential demand for the programs, teria. "The first time we measured stu­ gain a deeper insight into what fuels dent food waste was crazy. There were environmental concerns. See SPEAK on page 3 See Tuition on page 2 C

2 Highlander Tuesday, January 30, News 2002 h Tuition from front page consistently maintains a median tuition "The key thing is (that] even thoug rate, staying within 92 percent of the that's the tuition rate that we're charg - e competition within and across mar­ average of the other institutions. ing, that's sticker price, if you will. Th h kets, costs associated with offering In terms of costs, the EBC considers real question is in the end how muc t Contact the Highlander quality programs, Trustee and man­ not only the educational programs, but do you have to pay," he said, "And tha varies for the student. [ ... ] 90 some 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 agement policies and principles, and also other services offered on campus n Denver, CO 80221 intangibles such as centrality to univer­ such as health services, the life direc­ odd percent of the students are o s sity mission." tions center, and sporting events. some form of financial aid. And so it' Our Mission: Tuition Comparison As the staff _of t~e Regis University weekly publication, the Highlander 2001•04 2004•05 2005•06 2006•07 we intend to serve the campus and the neighborhood by providing a Regis University $20,900 $22,400 $23,700 $25,200 forum wherein ideas are explored Creighton University $19,922 $21,118 $22,382 $25,126 and news is provided. Our publica- tion is designed to cultivate Gonzaga University $24,590 $20,510 $21,730 $23,140 awareness, understanding and Santa Clara University $25,365 $27,135 $28,899 $30.900 dialogue about matters of community importance. Colorado College $27,240 $28,644 $30,048 $32,124 University of Denver $24,264 $25,956 $27,756 $29,628 Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline Kharouf According to Weber, one of the biggest a question of how much financial aid In terms of the potential demand, the Associate Editor EBC examines enrollment rates and costs is the percentage of tuition that are they going to get: · Maricor Coquia retention rates of enrolled students in the university gives back to students in Weber explained that with the tuition order to evaluate stability and growth the form of financial aid. "As a matter increase, there will also be an increase within the university. For instance, of fact, some 31 to 32 percent of what in financial aid . Thus, the 6.4 percent Opinions Editor Regis College enrolled 413 new fresh­ we take in as tuition through the Regis tuition increase translates into a 6.4 elle thomas men this year and expects, with rates college student," Weber said, "goes percent financial aid increase. The continuing as they have in the past, back in the form of financial aid , direct EBC, Weber continued, will also con­ Sports Editor 425 new students next year. With a financial aid. So that's a major cost." tinue to give back 31 to 32 percent of Katie Simons retention rate of 80 percent, upper The EBC also examines the various classmen are also considered in the policies and principles enacted by the Spotlight Editor Board of Trustees and how tuition E•ecatlue Badget Derek Miller rates fit into the mission of the univer­ sity. Committee facto,s "The key thing is After considering these five criteria, Photography Editor [that] even though that's the the EBC then makes its decision to fo, laltlon ,atesa Graham Hunt increase tuition at appropriate rates, tuition rate that we're that is, rates which are compatible to -Potential demand for Staff Photographer charging, that's sticker competitive institutions (institations in Brett Stakelin the programs price, if you will. The real which students who were accepted at Regis attended instead of Regis). This -Competition within Online Editors question is in the end how year, tuition increased 6.4 percent, C.J. Kummer much do you have to pay," increasing tuition from $25,200 to and across marbets Zach Owens $26,600. These rates include the stu­ Weber said, "And that dent activities fee, which also -Costs associated with Senior Reporter increased. varies for the student.. .." Erica Easter Due to several proposals passed by offering quality the Regis University Student- programs p9tential demand. Government Association (RUSGA), Staff Reporters In terms of other competition, the including a student bus pass and -Trustee and manage­ Bobby Morgan EBC studies 30 other prospective col­ measures for a recycling program on Sarah Wernimont leges and universities according to campus, the student activity fee has ment policies and Jessica Knapp their tuition rates and fees. To keep up been increased $50 a semester, mak­ Jen Janes with their competitors, which are most­ ing the yearly fee $300. principles Jamie Valdez Weber noted that although this ly other Jesuit universities, but also -Intangibles such as Amy Smith include Colorado College and the increase is significant, it is one which Vince Garzone University of Denver, Regis University affects all students in different ways, centrality to university Ashton Do mission Advertising Managers Caroline Herter Tuition, Fees, Housing, and Board Rates for Regis College CarrieAnna Cordova and RHSHP Traditional Nursing (Per Semester) the tuition for financial aid, "So it's the sticker price versus what you do pay. It Faculty Adviser depends on the individual." Mary Beth Callie, Ph.D. 2006 2007 2008 Weber also encouraged students to apply early for financial aid, in order to Full Time 12-18 credits $11,750 $12,500 $13,300 receive a part of that 31-32 percent. Student Activity $100 $100 $150 For the Rueckert-Hartman School for Health Professions tuition, rates West Hall have also been increased at the same -Double $2,350 $2,420 $2,525 rates and prices as the traditional col­ lege. With the School for Professional -Single $2,975 $3,065 $3,250 ~tu_d(es tuition rates have been priced Our policies regarding sub- DeSmet Hall ind1v1dually based on circumstances missions and editorials from -Double $2,350 $2,420 $2,525 for specific programs. the community: Finally, in terms of housing and -Single $2,975 $3,065 $3,250 food services, rates have also been Submissions are encouraged from O'Connell Hall incre~sed. The rates for single rooms our readers. Email submissions to have increased in order to encourage -Double $2,350 $2,420 $2,525 [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. students to live in double rooms so that every Wednesday for considera- -Single $2,975 $3,065 $3,250 more students can live in the residence tion. All submissions will be Townhouses halls. For more information regarding reviewed to ensure suitability of th~~e increased rates and changes in content and quality of thought. -Double $2,675 $2,755 $2,875 tu1t1on , please see the tuition rate Editorials are the opinions of the -Single $3,375 $3,475 $3,675 tables with this article. author, and therefore may not nee- essarily reflect the views of Regis Flex Plan $1,745 $1,815 $1,890 S?urce: Proposed Tuition & Fee Rates University or the Highlander. Mini-Flex Plan $1,595 $1,660 $1,725 Fiscal Year 2007-2008 lnfori:nation courtesy of Joe Weber, Ph . A la Carte $475 $475 $475 D. ,_v1c~ Provost for Finance & Budget, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer q-

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Highlander 3 News SPEAK from front page one of the most commercialized." In ' particular, An Inconvenient Truth sponsored by former vice-president Ai Gore, explores the effects of global warming. The film has been nominated for two Oscars, including best docu­ mentary feature. The second film in the series, Who Killed the Electric Car? will show on Monday, March 19, also in the Science Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. The film, also a documentary, debuted in 2006, con­ centrating on the issue of renewable energy. The final film of the series will show on Monday, April 16, in the same place and time. Kleier explained, "Darwin's Nightmare is widely popular in Europe. It explores the realms of environmental justice." Both Name: Zac Garthe Monteblanco and Kleier are excited for Profile the film which debuted in 2004, saying Position: RUSGA Vice-Prez the issues stem deeper than the envi­ ronment, but into "social and political Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado issues" as well. Kleier added, "It delves into unequal wealth and sociology." Favorite part of RUSGA: The awesomeness that Monteblanco has worked hard to we bleed realize her goals for SPEAK, trying to build a solid foundation for students to Secret dorky thing you do everyday: Build become aware of environmental Dungeon and Dragons databases on Microsoft issues. For many of her projects, she Excel has done collaborative work. "I'd like to send much thanks to LARABAR who's Dinner with two famous people: Could you ever sponsoring the series for fSPEAK] ," pass up the opportunity to talk to whatever created she said. LARABAR is a company that the universe? Honestly, could anyone? The Creator makes delicious bars that are and Clarisse McClellan from Fahrenheit 451. uncooked and unprocessed. Loaded with healthy ingredients such as fresh Favorite one hit wonder song: "Land Down fruit and nuts, free samples will be dis­ Under" by Men at Work. I tributed at each film event of the series. If you could be an animal, what would you be? A The "Spring 2007 Environmental liger. FO SHO. Film Series" won't be the last, Monteblanco hopes. SPEAK has been What are you looking forward to in RUSGA: The a successful project under her wing, sexy party. and includes students "who are all great and enthusiastic, and excited to RUSGA Update: Thinking about running for an help out," she said. Sophomore Zach elected office of RUSGA next year? Stay on the Owens, a member of the group look out for applications to run for President, Vice expressed, "I joined because I wanted President, and Chief Justice, which will be available to show my concern for the environ­ February 9. - ment." And like Monteblanco, Owens is Also, Student Savings are back! This year, you will no longer need your student savings card to get discounts on also excited for the series, and other your favorite merchants. Just show your Regis ID, and a discount will be taken off! For list of participating merchants future projects that can help raise envi­ please visit www.studentsavings.com. ronmental awareness in the Regis community. Upcoming Events: This week's Thursday Thrills will feature comedian Tim Young, at 10:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.

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4 Highlander Tuesday, January 30, 2 Opinions 007 How the news ARMAGEDDON: fits my world Environtmental Ashton Do or Political? Opinions Writer Jen Janes I never took the time to consider how Opinions Writer much my worldview depends on my daily news intake. While at home over break, bitter Technology has made my news politics crept into the bosom of my briefing both convenient and seamless family, as they always do, when in my daily routine. I read news bits Armageddon Week aired on the every time I sit down at my computer. History Channel. I, of course, watched Google News, my news portal, is a Armageddon all week, because learn­ great technology that scours the web ing about how I will meet a violent and for the most important headlines from painful end is much preferable to different news sources. Most of the Hallmark movies about little girls stories I read come from the warming the hearts of their belea­ Associated Press, but others come Photo courtesy of Paramount Classics guered fathers on Christmas. from the NY Times, the BBC, and the An Inconvenient Truth has been nominated for two Oscars, including best Armageddon Week featured a count­ Herald Tribune. I pick stories that seem documentary feature. Al Gore has been a driving force behind the 2006 down of the top natural and man­ interesting to me and speed through project. made nasties that could finally do us them. In as little as a minute, the entire in, complete with meteorites, plagues, da minister] films to see the truth profit organization, Gore has donated process is over. It's a quick exchange nuclear wars, gargantuan volcanoes, about Nazi Germany. You don't want to his organization the $250,000 between keystrokes and hotlinks. the sun getting just a little too close, to go see Al Gore's film to see the advance on his book, and a distributor Other huge sources for my world and charming vignettes in between of truth about global warming." of the film, Paramount Classics, has perspective are news biogs written by glassy-eyed persons expressing their This might be horrifically more pledged 5 percent of the domestic the­ professional and citizen journalists. I desire to bring children into the world offensive than it already is, if certain atrical gross, with a minimum of started to visit the Anderson Cooper as it perishes in flame. Fox personalities like Bill O'Reilly, $500,000. Gore plans to use most of 360 blog after reading Anderson Number One on the countdown, Sean Hannity, and Ann Coulter did not the money he raises to launch an ad Cooper's book, Dispatches from the higher than the meteorites, plagues, have a frequent habit of likening all campaign teaching all Americans Edge. The blog is written both by etc., was global warming, a piece opposition to Nazis, and if Burnett's about global warming, and he himself Cooper and his production staff and which sported none other than former organization had not received over intends to be the project's biggest covers much important and inspiring Vice President Al Gore, himself, pimp­ $390,000 in donations from financial contributor. The only poten­ news stories from around the world. ing his new book and movie, An ExxonMobil since 1998, according to tially sleazy fund deal I could find rest­ Interestingly enough, I also read and Inconvenient Truth. I found it interest­ the non-profit Media Matters for ed in a donation from Apple, Inc., a contribute to Starbucks online. On this ing that global warming would be at America. company on whose board he has sat forum, other employees like myself the top of such an intimidating list, but on since 2003. share experiences, knowledge, and my mother immediately exclaimed, But his most outspoken Also, in all fairness, Gore has advice about working for the Starbucks "Oh right! Like I should trust some opponents have done nothing received some criticism for how he is Corporation. I find a sense of commu­ failed politician!" spending the money, partly because nity and belonging while actually keep­ In spite of the belief that she her­ to rebut him but compare him some environmental groups believe ing myself updated on the latest and self deeply engrained in me that politi­ to a Nazi or a condom, and it that the funds would be better spent greatest Starbucks news and tidbits. cians are basically evil, I found myself might not really be that awful on grassroots organizations than on For example, I learned about a compa­ siding with Gore in the discussion. He paid advertising, but mostly because ny wide raise weeks before my manag­ certainly seemed sincere; he didn't if a modern American politi~ his organization, the Alliance for er did and in another case, I read even highlight his hair and fake a cian rose to power by doing Climate Protection, doesn't have "an about new drinks and company wide British accent to make himself more something useful. acronym that pops," and his current initiatives before they were even offi­ cutting-edge, like some of the scien­ audience demographic doesn't bring cially announced. The blog is probably tists did. Could it be that a former (or The First Amendment Center also­ the young urban funk. Still, consider­ most important to me because it allows "failed") politician could have pure brings to light that school boards don't ing that Al Gore, in the past known as me to see and understand how other motives? As it turns out, people all people do my job. seem to think much of Gore, either. A "the Bore," is spearheading the proj­ over the nation, including other politi­ suburban school board in Federal ect, I'd say he's about as close to the Recently, I joined the Flickr network. cians, are wondering the same thing, Way, Washington restricted its show­ young urban funk as he's ever going Flickr is a large photography communi­ as does my mother. When Sterling ings and insisted that an opposing to get. ty where millions of users upload their Burnett of the National Center for viewpoint also be shown after half a The more likely ulterior motive Gore photos everyday. It's a great way to lit­ Policy Analysis appeared on Fox dozen angry phone calls from parents might have is a bid in the 2008 erally see how other people choose to News he said: "You don't go see insisting that "Condoms don't belong Presidential election. John Dickerson look at the world. As a news medium, Joseph Goebbels' [Hitler's propagan- in school, and neither does Al Gore." of Slate magazine notes that the "New Flickr opens up the possibility of see­ r'"T':"'"~--_,.i--""";::::;:~::;-7-:------...... """l!IC-, The parents were also Al Gore" is someone nearly everybody ing events through the lens of the aver­ concerned that An likes. We no longer see him as the age, everyday person rather than the Inconvenient Truth simply Ben Stein of the political world, but as professional news photographer. It's ignores Biblical end~time someone who could actually lead. quite an interesting concept and I've implications. Gore was quoted by Grist as say­ been wasting a lot of time online As far as I'm con­ ing that the idea that he was launching because of it. cerned, however, school an environmental campaign in order to My first real experience with news board banning is some­ run for President is "totally, totally media happened in the third grade. My thing Al Gore has going absurd." Not just absurd, not just total­ teacher at the time, Mr. Moore, had for him, since school ly absurd, but totally totally absurd. each student in the class prepare a boards have banned Does Mr. Gore protest too much? weekly "News Spot" presentation for authors such as Maya Dickerson points out that looking the class, similar to an evening news Angelou, Ray Bradbury, reluctant could turn out to be an excel­ broadcast. For News Spots, we were Lewis Carrol, William lent political move for Gore, and he required to pick a news story, summa­ Faulkner, F. Scott may wait until he goes from an object rize it, and then report our findings to Fitzgerald, William of newfound public fondness to an all­ the class. As a result, I started reading Golding, Nathaniel out fan-favorite before he announces the newspaper {but only the shortest Hawthorne, Ernest that he wants to run. and easiest articles) and watching the Hemingway, James The inconvenient truth is that no evening news with my parents. News Joyce, George Orwell, one re~lly knows if Gore is up to was so boring and yet fascinating at J.D. Salinger, William something. There is no way I or any­ the same time. I loved News Spots and Shakespeare, J.R.R. one else can prove either side this was able to report the news without Tolkein, and Mark Twain . I early. This is for you, Mom: I'm still being a bore. The News Spot experi­ think it's safe to say that with Gore. Am I being na'ive? ence was valuable for two reasons: it Gore is in good company. :erhaps. Would I vote for him if he ran taught me how to summarize informa­ Yet, two primary ulteri­ m 2008? I have not a clue. But his tion and it inspired me to become a or motives could exist in mos! outspoken opponents have done. journalist, later. nothing to rebut him but compare him Photo courtesy of www.aninconvenienttruth.co.uk Gore's new all-out attempt I became what Mr. Moore called a to stop the spread of glob­ to a Nazi or a condom, and it might not "star reporter" during our News Spots The film has received wide acclaim for its hon­ al warming: money and really_ be that awful if a modern and was asked to go tape an elemen­ est look at global warming. Some question pos­ the 2008 election. An:1encan politician rose to power by tary school news broadcast with some sible motives behind Gore's involvement, how- According to Grist, a non- doing something useful. ever. See News on page 5 ft= L 3

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 ...... ;;;.;....;..;;;..=..u.....i==:..L...:::..!::.!-=..::~------Opinions Highlander 5 I Silence is broken on Capitol Hill News trom page 4 of my classmates. I had the pleasure of anchoring for our news program. Matthew Zavala celebrities in attendance always steal The taping took place at an old admin­ Contributing Writer the spotlight, and Saturday was no dif­ istrative building for the Cherry Creek ferent. Celebrities Jane Fonda, Susan School District housed an experimen­ Thousands of people showed up on Sarandon, Sean Penn, and the tal magnet school for gifted and talent­ Saturday, January 27 to the Reverend Jesse Jackson were in the ed youngsters. By the end of the year, Washington Mall in protest of the Iraq crowd just to name a few. Jane Fonda War and President George W. Bush's I was invited to attend "The Challenge garnered national attention during the School." plan to increase troop levels. The Vietnam War and said that the event in In eighth grade I took a humanities event was planned by the group D.C. was her first anti-war protest in 34 course and was exposed to the world United for Peace and Justice, with years. beyond my classroom. We learned their initial advertisement anticipating Fonda told the crowd, "Silence is no about things like the holocaust, the half a million people, which would longer an option," and she added "I'm political turmoil of the Middle East, the have made Saturday the largest anti­ so sad that we still have to do this, that downfall of the Soviet Union, and so war protest in America since the war in we didn't learn the lessons of the forth. To say the least, the class was Iraq began. After the event, their pro­ Vietnam War." Many critics of the war monumental in constructing my under­ jections fell a little short, but some have begun to make claims that this standing of world events. It also gave early estimates put attendance around war is this generation's Vietnam War. 200,000. me the background knowledge I need­ Throughout the Mall, there was a If today was any indication for what ed to furthermore understand some of Since I am currently residing in chorus of chants and they all had a the 2008 campaign trail will hold, the big headlines in news. This was Washington, D.C, I decided to see the message, "bring the troops home now" healthcare and Iraq will be top on the also the year I started to watch morn­ event for myself. I have seen smaller or "peace is the answer." There were list. ing and evening newscasts with my protests about the war, but all the thousands of signs that had simple media leading up to the event had this One of the most troubling things I dad. We grew comfortable watching messages such as, "Out of Iraq ." All of saw today at the Mall was a man whc news that didn't affect our lives. made the trip to Washington, D.C. One ordinary Tuesday morning, I from Massachusetts to protest the war vividly remember watching the Today that took his son's life. The man's son Show. It was September 11 th, 2001. A was a U.S. Marine killed in action in plane had struck a tower at the World Iraq, on the father's birthday. He had Trade Center in New York; a terrible pictures of his son's funeral, including accident had occurred. Later that day, a picture of his son in his casket in his news became more than a distant, dress blues. The sight of the photos irrelevant spectacle-it became reality. brought tears to onlookers' eyes. These days I follow the news to stay The protest, in all, showed the informed and to understand my place power of democracy and how fortu­ in the world. I read a story and ask nate we are to have our guaranteed myself, what did I learn from this? rights. It was amazing to see thou­ What does this story mean to me? sands of people speaking out in oppo­ Sometimes, there's no answer-just a sition to their government's policies quiet moment of reflection before I turn and they did so without fear of retribu­ off the computer and continue on with Photos by Matt Zavala tion. my life. one as the biggest protest. I did not the people I spoke to were adamant Matt Zavala is currently interning for know what to expect, or who I might Ashton Do, a sophomore, has been that U.S. soldiers were dying in vain ABC News in Washington D. C., writing see, but it was an eye-opening event and the U.S. had domestic issues that a staff reporter at the Highlander this biogs which can be viewed on abc­ past year. and at the same time, a sobering one. needed funding and resolve, such as news. com. As is the case with any event, the healthcare.

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11 hJhc.J's o... Jo.c.k.eJ ?'' 6 Highlander Tuesday, January 30, 20QZ Feature Cell Phone Evolution .······· ········································································.· From a 3 pound brick to an iPhone. ..the ~ Statistics for Cell Phone Use in ~ . story behind the cell phone: . Universities 1.g>43 . Michael Faraday, a chemist, began researching the electrical capabilities of space. ~ 92% of undergraduates have a cell phone His research was incredibly revolutionary during the 19th century and had signifi­ cant impact on future cellular phone research. . ~ 95% of undergraduates who live on campus have a cell 1 phone .~ .~ Dr. Mahlon Loomis, a dentist from Virginia, was probably the first person to commu­ . .: nicate with a wireless device. From 1866 to 1873, Loomis worked on transmitting and receiving telegraphic messages by using the atmosphere and kites covered in ~ 85% of these undergraduate users used their cell : copper screens, which were then attached to the ground with copper wires. With ~ phones to send and receive text messages in the past ~ these kites and the atmosphere, Loomis could communicate across nearly 18 ~ month (with an average of 115 messages) ~ miles, from Cohocton and Beorse Deer Mountains, VA. Loomis was awarded a $50,000 research grant from Congress. .~ .60% of students will a cell phone have a family plan ~T3 . Motorola's former general manager and I 40% of students with a cell phone have their own plan ~ inventor of the first portable handset, Dr. . . Martin Cooper, became the first person : : ever to complete a phone call on a cellu­ ~ Three most important factors when choosing a cell ~ lar phone. ~ phone service: Cooper went to New York with the first working cell phone prototype, a device .: Cost of minutes: 53% named the Motorola Dyna-Tac, in order . Free long distance: 27% to introduce the new technology to the . public. Free mobile-to-mobile: 25% . ; Average monthly cell phone bill: $69 . ~TT : Source: "Statistics on college student cell phone us." Associated Press & : Cell phones are now public and cell phone testing has begun. The first trials were : Local Wire, May 19, 2006. : held in Chicago with 200 participants. Other cell phone trials would be held in : : Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. ················································································ ~r_:} Generation Text: Why are we so Cell phone service was tested in Japan. attached to our cellphones? ~g>g> The Cellular Technology Industry Association (CTIA) developed in order to estab­ Jacqueline Kharouf Editor-in-Chief lish and maintain practical goals for cellular phone providers and services, includ­ ing new research developments for cell phone applications. For students at Regis University, having a cell phone is as important as buying the right books or taking the right classes toward an intended degree. And without a cell phone, most students would go crazy or, worse, disappear into solitude and oblivion. Why are people of our generation so obsessed with cell phones? Is it really about convenience? Or is it a mode for fitting in? According to the New York Daily News, students at John Jay High School in Park Slope, NY, 200 angry students protested when their school confiscated their cell phones. Nicole Lyn Pesce reported that students used their. cell phones for just about everything: keeping track of home­ work assignments, checking in with Mom and Dad, taking photos of friends, surfing the web, and even checking the sport scores of their favorite teams. Pesce also reported that teens used their phones to text each other during class, a kind of high-tech way to pass notes behind the teacher's back. This kind of behavior, Pesce writes, will eventually lead to more schools, like John Jay High School, to crack down on in-school cell phone use. While Regis University is probably not moving toward any sort of meas­ ure like John Jay, the use of cell phones on campus, both outside the classroom and in, is getting quite excessive. For instance, no matter how many times a professor may remind a class to please turn off their cell phones, someone's phone always rings. And yet for all their annoyances, ?ell phones a~ darn handy, especially when you want to catch Mom dur­ ing your break or find out where your friends are getting lunch. Photo courtesy of www.apple.com We might be part of this Generation Text, but still there should be some Now ':'ay t? get ~II the convenience out of our cell phones without those annoy­ According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), cellular phone serv­ ing disruptions. Perhaps with a little conscientious cell phone etiquette ice only became commercially accessible 37 years· after its invention. With the (i.e. turning off the phone before the start of each and every class and not development of wireless service only 50 years old, today there are nearly 60 million texting during lectures and valuable class time), Generation Text can get the best of both worlds. cell phone users in the US, most equipped with text messaging, music capabilities, and web browsing. Source: "Generation Text Why New York teens can't live without their phones· by Nicole Lyn Pesce, New York Daily News, April 19, 2006. Source: Federal Communications Commission, http://www.fcc.gov. a a •t-

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Barb Schroeder school coaches; working the Trick or Director of Athletics Treat night for Westminster Parks and Recreation ; working the Denver Greetings from the Athletic Scores after-school creative writing Department! I hope that everyone had and soccer play days; putting on a an enjoyable holiday break and that baseball coaching clinic for high school the New Year holds nothing but the coaches during break which featured best for each of you. Because the Rockies Head Coach Clint Hurdle; break and the holidays we celebrated gathering pledges and running the are a time to gather with family and Race for the Cure; helping with NEWS friends and reflect on the past year, I 4's Wednesdays Child Program; volun­ too want to do a little reflecting and teering as volleyball coaches for youth take this opportunity to catch you up on club teams at three recreation centers what our varsity student athletes at in Denver; putting on a volleyball clinic Regis did during the fall of the 2006 at the Gold Crown facility for youth; semester. No, I'm not going to sum­ working with the Colorado Mammoth marize the wins/losses of each of our Lacrosse team at the Pepsi Center to teams, I'm going to give you the inside host a lacrosse clinic for the National scoop on the non-athletic "extracurric­ Sports Center for the Disabled (this ular" activities of our students athletes was featured on both Denver's chan­ during last semester and the holiday nels 9 and 7); and running lacrosse break. Some of you know that our stu­ clinics for boys and girls at a Denver Photo by Brett Stakelin Sophomore Tony Cornejo drives to the basket. dent athletes are required to do at recreation center. Many of our teams least 16 hours of community service will also volunteer to help with the Katie Simons On Saturday night the Rangers with their team per academic year. Special Olympics Soccer Tourney on Sports Editor came up just short against Colorado These hours are in addition to any April 22 at Regis. Christian 61-48. Senior Brandon Butler hours they do for classes or other As you can tell our athletes and Once again the Regis men's basket­ once again had a strong showing for organizations on campus. coaches have been quite busy in and ball team came up short as Metro State the Rangers as he finished the game Many teams have logged all of their around the Regis community. Put was able to use a balanced scoring with 17 points and eight rebounds. hours and others will continue to do those projects together with practices, attack and a barrage of three pointers The one-two punch of Brian Stamer more during the spring semester. travel, games, fund raising projects, to seal their victory 90-70. Metro State and Jordan Long helped lead Colorado Examples of team projects this year so study time, individual leadership activi­ was 12-29 from behind the arc as they Christian to victory. Stamer finished far include: volunteering at the Fr. ties and oh yeah ... classes and you shot 41.4 percent. The Rangers also with 23 points and 12 rebounds while Woody Wrap Party and Dinner; work­ have some very busy, yet well-rounded put up a solid performance together, Long dished out 10 assists. ing with Habitat for Humanity; working students. I'm very proud of all that our shooting 52.2 percent from the field. Junior Geremy Gibson recorded his with Share Colorado one Saturday per student athletes and coaches do and However, they were only able to con­ fourth double-double of his career here month bundling food baskets for distri­ consider it a privilege to work with vert on one three pointer. at Regis. Gibson finished the game bution; putting on softball and volley­ each an every one of them. Senior Brandon Butler's perform­ with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while ball clinics for DPS youth and middle ance was one of his best as a Ranger. 8 of those 11 rebounds actually came Butler was 10-12 from the field and fin­ on the offensive end of the floor. ished the night with 31 points and 10 Sophomore Tony Cornejo came off the Ranger Basketball in action at rebounds. Junior Geremy Gibson gave bench to provide a major spark and the Rangers another spark as he fin­ knock down two three-pointers. ished with 14 points and six rebounds, Despite their best efforts, the loss Colorado School of Mines! not to mention three exciting dunks for brings the Rangers' record to 6-2 over­ the pleasure of the Ranger crowd. all and 1-10 in the RMAC. The men will Much like the Ranger women , the face off against University of Colorado­ Saturday, February 3 Metro State men used defense to cre­ Colorado Springs on Tuesday at 8:00 ate offense. Metro was able to force p.m. On Saturday, February 3 they will Women at 6:00 p.m. the Rangers into 23 turnovers, which travel to play Colorado School of came off 19 steals and led to 36 points. Mines at 8:00 p.m. Men at 8:00 p.m. ruesday, January 30, 2007 Highlander 9 Sports Super Bowl XLI Get to k~OW .,,_~'-­ The end of the Colts curse Bobby Morgan Peyton Manning for some giant plays Sports Writer that just might become known as the greatest Super Bowl plays of all time. RANGER athletes! Super Bowl XLI next Sunday, we'll But Smith will be bringing some severe have a fresh look at two teams that counter offensive with crazy pass rush­ have not seen the NFL title game in ing and a secondary likely to give quite some time. The Chicago Bears Peyton some trouble. are back in the Super Bowl for the first Yet you can't put anything against time since winning Super Bowl XX in Peyton Manning and his Colts, who, in 1986. While the Indianapolis Colts a way, are much like the Boston Red haven't seen the title game since the Sox of 2004. As the Colts entered the franchise, then located in Baltimore, second half down 21-3, it looked more beat Dallas in Super Bowl V. like a repeat of 2003 and 2004, where Both teams started the season hot the New England Patriots ended the and ready. Chicago was undefeated Colts' playoff run . However, something until their eighth game losing to Miami more like what you'd see in a Walt on November 5, 2006. The Colts last­ Disney movie happened to Peyton, ed a little longer, however, finally losing Dungy, and the entire Colts team as their tenth game to Dallas on they turned the game around to beat November 19, 2006. The Super Bowl the Patriots 38-34. Of course will be featuring muscle against mus­ Manning's leadership has never been ·c1e with the Colts offense, ranked third questioned, but under pressure Manning had not done very well. It was in the regular season, going against a Photo by Brett Stakelin this action that separated Manning's Bears defense that ended the season Lopez, #43, gets ready for a play with sister Diana, #31. ranked fifth overall. Both teams will be accomplishment from so many other bringing some serious talent to the memorable performances: composure Name: Denise Lopez Favorite pre-game food: French field as the Colts have five offensive under a great pressure from the New Toast or Chicken Fingers Pro Bowl players, while Chicago brings England defense. There was always Team: Women's Basketball eight Pro Bowl players, six of which somebody at his legs or closing in on Superstitions: I wear the same neck­ are from defense and special teams. him and still he made several passes Position: Forward lace everyday, on game days I don't However, both coaches are boldly in which he has to adjust his throwing take it off until right before game time. going were no African American coach motion to get the ball where it needed Year: Senior has gone before, making this Super to go. Manning has been showered Most embarrassing moment during Bowl just a little more special. Coaches with so many superlatives over the What is your favorite memory of a game: I was playing in a co-ed pick Lovie Smith of the Bears and Tony years it's easy to take something like basketball here at Regis: Playing in up game last summer and my friend Dungy of the Colts share a friendship this for granted, but it truly was an my first college game at Air Force is who is 6' 9" dunked on me!! It was which dates back to Smith's time work­ exceptional performance. one of my favorite! bad! ing with Dungy's Tampa Bay This is exactly why the Chicago If you could bring one thing to a Buccaneers staff. But friendships Bears should have something to fear, Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball, desert island what would it be: aside, both coaches are clearly going the Colts have a super leader, great Stand By Me and Friday Diana .. .does that count?? to want that football immorality of being coach, solid defense, some Walt not only champions, but also the first Disney plot lines and yes, the passion What athletes did you look up to If you could have dinner with any 3 African American coach to win a Super and persistence of the 2004 World growing up: Jamie Carey and people, dead or alive, who would it Bowl. Thus, coaching could play a Series Champions, the Boston Red "Penny" Hardaway be: Good question ... Tupac Shakur, huge part in this game as both teams Sox. It will truly be a fantastic game to Martin Luther King Jr. and Michael match up very well on the field. Dungy watch, get some popcorn and get What other sports have you played Jordan in the past: Softball will clearly use the super talented ready to watch history unfold.

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Jessica Knapp ture the Denver setting thoroughly Spotlight Writer each time he passes through. One of the rriail'l characters, Dean Moriarty, is In 1957, on the pages of his novel also based on Denver native and fel­ On the Road, Jack Kerouac recalled, "I low Beat, Neal Cassady. Kerouac him­ counted minutes and subtracted miles. self even lived in Denver for a short Just ahead, over the rolling wheat time along with other beats like Allen fields all golden beneath the distant Ginsberg. snows of Estes, I'd be seeing old The scroll is not only important to Denver at last.· American literature, but it is also impor­ Kerouac, whose novel is considered tant to many musical figures as well. If a defining work of the Beat Generation, Kerouac had never gotten his scroll for has again returned to Denver. On the Road published, many impor­ Although Kerouac died in 1969, his tant icons, including Hunter S. manuscript for On the Road will be on Thompson, Bob Dylan, and The display at the central branch of the Doors, may have never been musical­ Denver Public Library through April. ly influenced. On the Road is an American road Because all 120 feet of Kerouac's trip narrative of two hitchhikers making manuscript cannot be displayed in its their way across the country. It is writ­ entirety in the Denver Public Library, ten in a stream of consciousness style Photo from www.wordsareimportant.com the first sixty feet of the manuscript are and takes place in the lale 1940s. being displayed from now until What makes this particular manuscript Kerouac prepped for his writing by first cutting down paper, taping all the February 24. The last sixty feet will be so unique is that Kerouac wrote the paper together, and then slowly feeding it into his typewriter. on display from February 25 to March entire book on a scroll of paper that Kerouac's scroll manuscript measures pages breaks, and single spacing. 31. was fed into his typewriter. According 119 feet and eight inches in length. After Kerouac had difficulty getting the The sheer audacity of to Jim Canary, head of conservation at The sheer audacity of submitting a book published, however, he re-typed Indiana University's Lilly library, the scroll to a publisher was, as the exhib­ it on single pages and in chapter form. submitting a scroll to a pub­ On the Road manuscript was pur­ it tells, one of the main reasons On the On the Road is one book with which lisher was, as the exhibit chased by Indianapolis Colts owner Road took so long to get published. many English majors may be familiar. Jim lrsay for $2.43 million dollars in At the scroll exhibit, information The spontaneous prose and road trip tells, one of the main rea­ 2001. Canary, who was recently inter­ about Kerouac's manic twenty days of narrative make it a perfect novel for sons On the Road took so viewed on NPR's Colorado Matters writing tells how the author achieved teachers to teach in their literary theo­ long to get published. program, is traveling with the scroll. this amazing feat. The 120 feet of ry classes or in classes about the beat Although Kerouac wrote the numerous different kinds of paper movement. The beat movement has The Denver Public Library central 140,000 word book in 20 days, demonstrate just how Kerouac liked to become a favorite time period for some branch is located at 13th and between April 2 and April 22 in 1951, it work. Kerouac prepped for his writing students to study because of its hold­ Broadway with metered street parking. took him six years to get the book pub­ by first cutting down paper, taping all nothing-back style and the visionary Bus 52, which passes in front of Regis, lished. Kerouac was so concerned the paper together, and then slowly way in which the beats viewed the also stops close to the Library (13th with interrupting his spontaneous feeding it into his typewriter. Kerouac world. and Bannock). Kerouac's manuscript prose by changing paper in his type­ could type 100 words per minute and While On the Road takes place is on display along with other informa­ writer that he decided to write his book knew that if a single sheet were to across the United States, Kerouac also tional tidbits and photos on the fifth manuscript on a scroll. break his spontaneous prose would be spent considerable time in Denver. floor in the Western History Art Gallery. This is one ·of the reasons why On disrupted. Kerouac wrote for 20 The informational posters around the What's next for the On the Road the Road is such a famous book. The straight days fed by a steady stream of scroll say that the travel log of the scroll? Canary says that plans are in plot line of an American road trip in the coffee and only took short breaks to characters passes through Denver the works to publish the scroll version 1940s is even more enriched by the sleep. The end result is the scroll: 120 several times on their hitchhiking without publisher corrections. story of the scroll's manuscript. feet of words with no paragraphs, no adventures. Kerouac seems to cap-

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Or do you want that you towards the platform shoes, feath­ "organic theater" production. A mix of Hispanic woman and her fallen broth­ periscope cigarette holder so you can ery hats, and "diamond" canes. But song, improvised acting, and video er, a marine. Though the woman can­ look just like Audrey Hepburn? Well, "pimps" are not the only look. There backdrops, 9/12 told the story of a cop­ not hear him, her brother's ghost there is one place where you can find are zoot suits for those swanky 20s ing National Guard member and her walked around the stage saying, "I did anything from Renaissance wear to parties and western wear for faux family during and after the war in Iraq. it for you!" Victorian gowns, Cowboy outfits to the wrangling. You could even go all out Most audience members came in "Why did you fight a war that is not most vintage 1940s dresses, and psy­ for the Renaissance Fair and get support of a friend or loved one from yours?" she screamed. chedelic 80s fads: Candy's Vintage medieval looking helmets and swords. the troupe- named in honor of the Mike Adams, a member of the troupe Clothing. Located in Boulder at 4483 Finally, after spending hours in this socially-minded Salvadorian archbish­ who co-wrote some of 9/ 12's plot last N. Broadway, Candy's claims to be little store, make your way to the regis­ op Oscar Romero-though they summer, remembers the turmoil of "Boulder's most outrageous store, vin­ ter and purchase your goodies. You vaguely knew what the show was potentially being drafted during the tage boutique/department store," and it will be tempted one last time with the about. Vietnam era. does not fall short. brightly colored 80s bangles, vintage "I came because I work with one of "From this, I got a real appreciation broaches, and, yes, that coveted ciga­ the actors," said one attendee, "but I'm for the war in Iraq and what it's done to Immediately upon rette holder which extends to 18 inch­ expecting to see something different vets," he added. "Post-traumatic disor­ entering you are greeted by es. Candy's Vintage Clothing is defi­ from what I see on the news." der (PTSD) is a terrible thing." nitely a place for fun and a store I'm "I like that it's just people with their Jim Walsh recalled "how intense and a sea of clothes, jewels, sure you'll visit again for that next awe­ ideas," said another. difficult the issue of war" was to trans­ hats, and feather boas. some theme party. Regis students who attended the late into performance. In the planning production hoped to see "peace" and stages of 9/ 12, the Romero Troupe Immediately upon entering you are "justice," some of them expressing spoke to several veterans and gath­ greeted by a sea of clothes, jewels, their admiration for the communal ered war stories, learning the horrors hats, and feather boas. If you start at efforts demonstrated by the Romero of PTSD. the front and work your way back, you Troupe. "We carried those issues with us can find authentic hats from the 30s, Other patrons came hoping to see along the way," Walsh added. 40s, and 50s. Definitely play around controversy. At 9:30 p.m.-the show's scheduled and try every single hat until y~u "I've been impressed by [the end time- 9/ 12 reached its intermis­ decide you look fabulous or perhaps Romero Troupe] before, their shows sion while many audience members continue perusing through the mounds are so thought provoking and I can't left. Walsh noted nerves, technical dif­ of other great items. wait," one audience member said. ficulties, and unanticipated delays Candy's offers a wide variety of wigs Slated to begin at 7:15 p.m., the backstage in response to the show's to change your look. They have every show started much later, leaving many lengthy time. color from platinum blonde to long audience members impatient. Calling After the show, audience members Little Mermaid red and everything in the troupe's work "jagged around the used words like "creative," "natural," between. My personal favorite was a edges," "experimental," and "organic," and "hopeful" to describe their experi­ fire colored pixie wig; however, only Regis graduate professor Jim Walsh ence. certain people can truly look great in "Boulder's Most finally walked onstage and delivered 9/12 was aimed at a mainstream that one. It was, shall we say, not the the show's opening monologue. audience with the purpose of putting one for me. Outrageous Store" "Supporting the troops does not light on "how we tune the war out and Candy's has a great selection for the mean supporting the war," he said, set­ throw it away from our minds," said gals. The 40s gowns start and lead off 4483 North Broadway ting the tone for the evening. "It means Walsh . through the gowns of the 50s and the Boulder, CO 80304 bringing them back home where Act instead of ignore, the troupe likes of June Cleaver to the widest bell they're safe." implores. bottom jumpsuits you have ever seen! 303-422-6186 Moved by current developments in At last, Walsh quoted Dante adding, There is the ever classic "Marilyn Iraq and its effects on the troops, the "The hottest places in Hell are Monroe dress," the glamorous flapper Romero Troupe set out to show audi­ reserved for those who, in times of dresses of the 20s, and the puffiest ences how veterans were changed by moral crisis, preserved their neutrality." sleeves from 80s proms. war. The result was a multi-faceted Now the guys shouldn't think Oscar underdogs: The little documentaries that could Ashton Do his protection. ers who welcome the US presence in My Country. Mv Country Staff Reporter The film offers viewers nearly unlim- Iraq. One of two films based in Iraq and ited access to O'Grady, who was con- The film has already won Best inspired by the after-effects of the US If popularity has anything to do with victed in 1993 on four counts of lewd Director, Best Cinematography, and campaign there is Laura Poitras' My winning the Oscar best-doc seal, Al and lascivious acts on minors and is Best Editing awards at the 2006 Country, My Country. Gore might consider clearing a space considered the most notorious Sundance Film Festival documentary . The film poses a series of questions on his mantle. pedophile in the history of the modem competition and was also awarded the targeting the possibility of democrati­ Directed by Davis Guggenheim, Catholic Church. Many scenes depict Grand Jury Prize at the 2006 Full zation in the Muslim world - specifical­ Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth, the former priest, who victimized chil- Frame Documentary Film Festival. ly the United States effort in Iraq. chronicles the effects of global warm­ dren as young as nine months old , as Democracy and its effectiveness in the ing and is a favorite to win the coveted a free man where he now resides in Jesus Camp eastern and western worlds is the accolade. The Oscar Awards air on Dublin, Ireland after serving .seven From the directors of 2005's focus of the film as Poitras explores in ABC, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. years in prison. acclaimed The Boys of Baraka, Jesus depth the election process and re­ But Truth is just one of five films Numerous critics have cited the coy Camp is a first-hand look into a mod­ building efforts. Her protagonist is Dr. nominated for what many consider the attitude of O'Grady as one of the more ern-day American "training ground" for Riyadh, a father of six and a devout industry's top endowment - and moving aspects of the film. He is tomorrow's religious leaders. The film Sunni Muslim who harshly criticizes though it may be getting the most buzz depicted as highly manipulative and explores the world of born again the US occupation of Iraq, while main­ from viewers and critics, it's not the capable of playing the audience. Christian tweens at the "Kids on Fire" taining a firm desire for democracy in only player on the Academy's roster of Iraq in Fragments summer-camp at Devil's Lake, North Iraq. Poitras is credited with a Peabody documentary MVP's this year. James Langley's Iraq is called "an Dakota. Award win for her film Flag Wars - a Here are the documentary films the opus in three parts" on the director's Director Heidi Ewing has previously film released just before she would Academy is giving the coveted Oscar website. The film profiles individuals covered the inner workings of scientol­ spend eight months in Iraq filming My nod: living and working in Iraq - portraits of ogy and other religions practiced around the world. Her partner, Rachel Country, My Country. Deliver Us From Evil the citizenry in arguably one of the Critically, the film has received Director Amy Berg records the story most intriguing war-zones of the twen­ Grady is a private investigator turned filmmaker with directing credits on acclaim for stepping outside the box in of Father Oliver O'Grady, a California­ ty-first century. films about everything from drug use to providing a fresh set of eyes on the based Catholic priest during the Longley spent over two years in Iraq mental illness. Iraqi conflict, and for presenting the 1970s, harbored for more than 30 filming the piece, which takes o_n a As a team, Ewing and Grady democracy problem in a progressive years by the Catholic Church, even as more narrative quality, through three approached Jesus Camp by following way he continuously sexually abused personal accounts, rather than a blan­ the children at "Kids on Fire" as they Only Oscar night will tell which one .countless children. Berg uses a keting storyline. The film follows a are taught to hone their "prophetic of these films hits its mark in LA. Only lengthy interview with O'Grady along­ fatherless 11 year old boy who is gifts" and "take back America for one filmmaker will take the top honor. side the stories of his victims and apprenticed to the owner of a Baghdad Christ." Still, Al Gore's truth may be too incon­ extended inquiry into the cover-up by garage, Sadr followers in two Shiite venient to ignore. the officials and clergy who advocated families, and a family of Kurdish farm- 12 Hi blander Tuesda 30 2007 Calendar of Campus ·Events l Saturday, February 3 Work. To be held in the Thursday, February 8 porting the Suicide Jesuit Jubilee Spiritual O'Sullivan Art Gallery from Gallery Talk by the Artist: Prevention Coalition of Event: St. Ignatius Loyola, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Come hear Dawn Williams Colorado. A limited num­ S.J., Blessed Peter Faber, Boyd discuss her exhibit ber of seats are available S.J. and St. Francis Xavier, Monday, February S Women's Work. To be held for Regis students and S.J. started out as room­ Senate Meeting: All stu­ in the O'Sullivan Art staff to attend this event. mates at the University of dents, faculty, and staff Gallery at 7:00 p.m. Contact Sally Spencer­ Paris who left their studies are encouraged to attend. Thomas to found a new religious To be held in the Field Thursday, February 1 S ([email protected]) if order in the Church known House Newland Catholicism & the Modern you are interested. To be as the Society of Jesus. Conference Center at 4:30 World: Catholic Lecture held at 5:45 p.m. at the With absolute trust in the p.m. Series 2007: Come hear Belmar Event Center; 405 Lord, they offered encour­ Tom Beaudoin, of the South Teller St., Lakewood, agement and lessons in Wednesday, February 7 Religious Studies CO. RSVP by February 10, prayer to each other and Diversity Dialogue: What's Department at Santa Clara 2007 to Sally-Spencer­ to all they encountered as Race Got to Do with it? University, discuss Thomas at 303-458-4323. they traveled the world. Come discuss the follow­ "Catholicism and the In this Jesuit Jubilee Year, ing questions: In this day Popular Media." This even Friday, February 23 thru we celebrate the contribu­ and age, do racial differ­ is free and open to the Sunday, February 25 tions of these men and the ences really matter? Are public. To be held in the Ignatian Discernment legacy they created. Join all of our experiences at St. John Francis Regis Retreat: This retreat offers us for this special event Regis the same? Why do Chapel at 7:00 p.m. students a time for quiet led by Father Louis we have such a hard time prayer and reflection in a McCabe, S.J. from the talking about it? The Monday, February 19 beautiful and peaceful Sacred Heard of Jesuit diversity dialogue is an $PEAK'S Spring 2007 atmosphere. Located in Retreat House in Sedalia, open exchange of ideas, an Environmental Film Series: the Colorado foothills and CO. To be held in the ALC effort to understand each Come see Al Gore's An surrounded by panoramic Mountain View Room from other's ideas about diver­ Inconvenient Truth. This views of the Rocky 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. sity. The goal of this dia­ event is sponsored by Mountains, Sacred Heart $10 per person. Lunch logue is not to necessarily LARABAR. To be held in Jesuit Retreat House offers served. To RSVP~ call the make a decision or reach the Science Amphitheatre a perfect setting for soli­ Alumni Office at 303-458- consensus, rather, the dia­ at 7:00 p.m. tude, prayer and reflec­ 4058. logue encourages everyone tion. Fr. Sheeran offers to learn about diversity at Thursday, February 22 presentations on Ignatian Thursday, February 1 Regis University, explore Support Suicide discernment, prayer and Reception for the Artist: new issues and build some Prevention: Regis spiritual direction. For Come participate in a deeper meanings. To be University is a Ruby more information, contact reception for Dawn held in Main Hall 3 3 3 from Sponsor for the Prism's of Sr. Peg Maloney at x. 5 714, William Boyd's Women's 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Heart Fund-raiser, sup- [email protected].

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