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CATALYST NEWS 2THECOMDEB 7 SPORTS 9 ACTIVE LIFE 11 LIFE 13 e independent student newspaper of Colorado College Five percent tuition increase �inalized for upcoming school year than it did the previous year, raising the BRIAN LEMEUR News and Online Editor attendance,in tuition costs for thosefor the living 2014-2015 on campus aca- mendationtee (a group to of President two students, Tiefenthaler �ive faculty, for If you’re coming back to CC next year, indemic a double year. Theroom increase with meal raises plan cost C, to of and �ive staff) makes a tuition recom- cost of a CC education from $51,470 to you should probably be thinking about efenthaler takes the recommendation to $54,534 for the 2013-2014 academic the upcoming school year. President Ti- year. This year’s increase pushes CC’s This past weekend, the Board of Trust- $57,162, from $54,534 this year. These Last April, the community was told tuition $6,145 over the 2013 median taking on another job this summer. �iguresEach year,do not the include campus the budget cost of commit- books, thatthe Board CC would of Trustees. cost six percent more household income of $51,017,TUITION: as pagefound 2 personal items, or travel expenses. ees approved a �ive percent increase

Former Director of Campus Safety Pat Cunningham stands with Roy Garcia, the new Director of Campus Safety. Garcia has worked with CC since January when he was hired as the Associate Director. Photo by Esther Chan. Roy Garcia to become new Director of Campus Safety

JACK SWEENEY Editor-in-Chief

Senior Assistant Captain Jeff Collett shows off the Gold Pan to an excited crowd at the World Arena. The Tigers won the series with a 2-1-1 series record. Photo courtesy of Athletic Media Relations. Photo by Bryan Oller. pus, Pat Cunningham will be stepping down as Safety After 18 months of serving the Colorado College cam- Tigers trump DU in heated Gold Pan series DirectorIn his time March at CC, 15 Cunninghamto accept a similar has been position credited at withBel- gan, and the mood was optimistic within amont multitude University of insuccessful Nashville, investigations TN. and initia- NILA HORNER Staff Writer tives—from the arrest of the Loomis “Peeping Tom” to CC fans watched as nine different play- ersthe small– including squadron goal of scorers Tiger fans. Jared Han- Serving in Cunningham’s place as Director will be the of CC Tiger Hockey super fans loaded on son, Cody Bradley, and Christian Heil – the development of the Tiger Watch program. theAt community5:15 p.m. on bus Friday, to Denver,Feb. 21, hopefula group scored points on the nationally televised A desire to be closer to home and family, along with and nervous, to watch the Tigers score opener of the series against Denver Uni- workingnewly hired at his and alma former mater, Associate were cited Director, as Cunningham’s Roy Garcia. a win against long-time rivals, the Den- The small fan base went wild as sopho- moreversity. wingman Hanson brought the visi- requestedmain reasons to attendfor returning Belmont to mid-year Nashville. due Cunningham to the re- ver University Pioneers. After battling a A hard fought series: The Ti- graduated from Belmont University in 1988. He was traf�ic nightmare, they �inally made it to gers came away with the cov- Sporting black and gold in a sea of red, assisted by forward Archie Skalbeck and eted Gold Pan, but not without Garcia, who was brought on as Associate Director theyenemy made territory thier inway the to Magness the seats, Arena. which tors up 1-0 at 10:06 in the �irst period, exchanging blows along the way. tirement of the former Security Director Terry White. Photo courtesy of Athletic Media were surrounded by a surprisingly large Relations. Photo by Bryan Oller. captain Eammon McDermott.HOCKEY: The Tigers this past January, has over 30 yearsNEW of DIRECTOR: law enforcement page 4

page 10 numberMathias of CC fans. The Hall critical gamecontinues be- to struggle with damage, totaling almost $4,500 cally the two dorms that have the most A smashed porch light EMILIA WHITMER damage charges each year, according to hangs next to a dorm Staff Writer in Mathias, one of receivedhas already yet occurred another this email year. outlining many destroyed in the On Wednesday, second �loor residents recent acts of vandal- “A broken couch and a broken win- greatly surpassing all other residence ism in the freshman ken toilet and an incidence of someone Rotunno. This year, however, Mathias is residence. This year $140 worth of new damage from a bro- students have gener- ated $4,500 of dam- “Thedow,” lightssaid Jane above Finocharo, the doors, a Residential and there “Mathias does have a reputation for worthhalls. of community damage in Math- age. Photo by Jack Sweeney. wasAdvisor a whole on the hallway second where �loor almost of Mathias. all of beingurinating ‘rowdy,’” in a sanitary Sara Rotunno, napkin box.Assistant “This year we have had about $4,500 Director for Residential Life and Hous- ias,” Rotunno said. For more on Residen- tributed among residents of the second tial Life and Housing those were torn down.” $500 in damages has already been dis- and what it’s like to be ing, said. “We do understand that Math- VANDALISM: page 2 an RA on campus and Finocharo was explaining the thou- Mathias and the CC Inn are histori- in Mathias see page 6. sands of dollars worth of damage in�lict- ias tends to have more damage.” ed on the second �loor of Mathias that Connect: News about the greater CC community is available all day on Twitter. Tweet @catalystnews to join the stream now. 2 February 28, 2014 N

From the editor The $200,000 question: LIZ FORSTER The effects, Grossman says, are disas- ing behind his position in response to Is college worth it? City Editor trous. By adding a substantial amount to Blyth, saying rather that government is the bills of a generation who is already the root of the problem, for they are “the MillennialsThe cost of the college student footing life is faced with the student billdebt and fora 12.5 babyworst allocator boomers of resources.” Now might by no means cheap. Next year, CC stu- percent unemployment rate, the gov- He does not, though, leave millennials be a good time ernment is ensuring less productivity, without an outline for a plan of action. to text your percent jump from this year, in addition economic growth, and global competi- “First of all, get a voice. Actively com- folks a quick todents the willcosts pay of $57,162block breaks, in tuition, ski passes, a five municate to your peers and encourage “thank-you.” and day-to-day amenities. What stu- build up. them to look, listen, hear and under- Or maybe dents of the millennial generation are tiveness.How much Eventually, exactly will those the effects individual will stand what is going on,” said Grossman. send them not seeing in our monthly bills just yet of the millennial generation pay to can- “Second, use that as a platform to start your last Den- are the exponentially increasing costs cel the debt and continue to fund social a group, even nationwide, to become ny’s paycheck. programs? Based on Grossman’s calcu- for actively involved in saying no to In case it boomers. lations, it’s not as simple as a percent- politicians that are expanding these pro- hasn’t slapped of social benefit programs for the baby age-based tax rate. grams. It’s amazing how self-motivated you in the face If every person in the United States your generation is, in part because of the JACK SWEENEY yet, this up- Editor-in-Chief publicThese pension, social were benefit designed programs, in the like af- paid their share of the national debt, Internet.” coming school Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and year’s overall fee is topping out at termath of the Great Depression to allow each person would be in debt $55,000. In considering Grossman’s outline, CC $57,162. Less than half of the population ac- - I was looking over my accumulated woes. The workforce generation is taxed counts for the workforce, meaning less osition and advanced it one step further. Americans to retire without financial college credits the other day, and to fund the programs, which they, in than half pay taxes. Taxpaying participa- senior“If his Eliza [Grossman’s] Carter agreed goal with is to hiscome prop to- was reminded that three of my AP turn, expect to receive when they retire. tion rate among this group is about half. gether to reform Social Security, I’m an credits transferred here from high The millennial generation is increas- That ups the bill per person to $200,000. idealist, and I think we can do it,” said school. These credits, along with the ingly proving to be an unfortunate The $17 trillion estimate for the debt, Carter. “It’s more now that we need to freebie summer course CC offers, anomaly in this system: with a large though, is greatly conservative accord- make this an opportunity to show who would give me an extra semester of baby boom population gearing up for re- - we are in terms of social opportunities college credit. tirement, careless spending in non-sur- ics at Boston University Dr. Laurence and make something coming out of left Did I really just stumble across a plus years, and a outstanding debt push- Kotlikoff,ing to Grossman, and the Professor like. Taking of Econominto ac- way to save over $28,000, and per- ing $17 trillion, the cost the millennials count the variability of the debt estimate haps even more if I take that semes- are expected to pay for social programs and that everyone over the age of 55 is fieldCover that photo is wholly courtesy ours.” of Neil Grossman. ter off during my senior year? excluded from such taxation, the millen- When you’re of college age, es- nials’ bill is about $1 million each. pecially in the current job market, analyst,is significantly has combated higher than and ever proposed before. a “Younger people, in acknowledging $28,000 is a life-altering amount of solutionNeil Grossman, to this problem a prominent plaguing financial col- this, should be saying on a societal basis money. It can pay rent for a decent lege-age and eventually primary school- to the government and the baby boom- apartment or supply the money nec- age people in his new ebook “Genera- ers, ‘You can’t leave us an overhang that essary for a start-up business. tion WTF: How millennials can stop the is the equivalent of an avalanche that I’m aware I’m just another in a sea mushrooming costs of Social Security, will bury us,’” said Grossman. of students complaining about the Professor of International Politi- average cost of a four-year educa- In his book, he explains how genera- tion, but if you take a look at what Medicaid, and Medicare.” that money actually gets you at CC, tions prior to the millennials, in particu- cal Economy Mark Blyth from Brown it’s disconcerting. lar the baby boomers, paid their taxes, Grossman’s projections, and, in accor- While a $28,000 semester at CC but those taxes were not nearly high danceUniversity with his confidently research on disagreed austerity, with ar- may be the best educational invest- enough for economically social pro- gued that the private sector is the source ment you’ve ever made, it may also grams to remain sustainable in the long of the debt consequently falling on mil- include the semester where you took term. lennials. a two-block foreign language re- “I started arguing with my father quirement (which you already took about this issue in the mid-80s,” said horizon projection which is a projection in high school and will likely forget Grossman. “We have built-up debts to all“He the isway using out x what number we callof years an infinite based in a couple months), in addition to a enormous proportions and they are just on the current size of the economy. By two-block “West -in -Time” require- starting to appear. Now that the baby the time that you get to retirement, the ment class that you got dumped into boomers are starting to retire, the bud- economy will have grown so much that because you used all of your points gets going to promises [of social pro- getting placed in a course for your grams] that were never fully funded in gone,” said Blyth. major with a decent professor. allGrossman infinite horizon had no projections problem willstand be- Wow, that came across pretty cyni- cal. the first place.” But, when I’m faced with the daily guilt of how much my parents have Colorado Springs crime, in brief it’s fair to take into account how I tospend sacrifice every for single me to momentbe here, Iof think my ARREST INVOLVES JUVENILE PROSTITUTION time here. ASSAULT AT TEJON 7/11 cident. Is it worth it? If whoever was fund- Kavion Lydell Powell was arrested The clerk at the downtown 7/11 The suspect’s vehicle ran off the ing you to go here wrote you a check for charges related to advertising ju- contacted the Colorado Springs Police roadway and through a fence, crash- for over $200,000, how would you venile females for commercial sex to report an assault on Sunday night. ing into a parked vehicle and a house. change the world? By that token, acts. The clerk said that at 9:50 p.m., The homeowners reported no inju- should we all drop out? In September 2013, an individu- three African-American males and ries or damage to the house. Disnuke It’s hard to go to this school and al who suspected that his teenage three African-American females came was transported to the hosipital for not feel like a privileged asshole. I daughter was involved in juvenile into the store at 3 N. Tejon Street and minor injuries and is being investigat- wrestle with these questions daily, prostitution contacted the Colorado asked to use bathroom. and usually, this is the point in the Springs Police completed a “complex After explaining that the store does not allow access to any customer due ed for DUI and other traffic violations. or suggest some naïve solution. STOLEN U-HAUL LEADS TO ARREST But I just can’t justify how much a concluded that several juvenile fe- to previous vandalism, one of the column where I find the silver lining human trafficking investigation” and basic education costs in America. males from Colorado Springs were be- suspects came behind the counter, So in case I forget to text this punched the clerk, and damaged the week… thanks mom and dad. Police determined that there was cash register. thatOfficers a stolen arrested U-Haul Joshuah cargo van Boucher was probableing trafficked cause across to arrest the Front Powell, Range. 28 No injuries were reported, and no spottedafter they north were of notified downtown. Monday night years old, for advertising juvenile money was taken from the cash reg- Police arrived to the Sleep Valley prostitution, transporting them, and ister. The police have yet to locate the If you have any comments or ques- collecting money for the acts. Pow- suspects. Paso Street at 6:35 p.m. whereupon tions about this article, or if you ell was located in southern Colorado theyMobile observed Home Park the suspecton 3410 unloading North El would like to send a personal let- Springs and taken into custody for items from the back of the van. ter about your own opinions to the inducement of child prostitution, a ARREST FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS editor, you can reach him via email Class 3 Felony, and contributing to the Police arrested Adolphus Disnuke entered his mobile home after police at jack.sweeney@coloradocollege. delinquency of a minor, and a Class 4 Friday night east of downtown after gaveThe orders suspect for him ignored to stop officers but short and- edu. felony. - ly after surrounded.

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Off-the-grid sustainable retreat provides job opportunity on Pikes Peak BRIEFS

LIZ FORSTER - City Editor “Ifdeavor I choose so that to theteach Building these Departmentsustainable “We are also connecting with lo Locals and tourists will have yet an- techniquesapproved of to everything,” others I want said to Erpelding.make sure retreatscal groups that like teach Sunwater not only Spas spiritual that Kat other reason to visit Pikes Peak this fall it was approved by national standards.” meditation,Tudor is building but also in art Manitou and food to based have with the creation of an off-the-grid spiri- In the creation of the retreat’s busi- educational getaways,” said Shankman. - tual retreat center. >>>NEWSColorado College featured in The center focuses on implementing searched for similar projects around the rently looking for hiking guides and Princeton Review’s The Best Value as many sustainable practices in their worldness plan,for a model Erpelding of which and they Shankman could Erpelding and Shankman are cur Colleges and BestColleges.com list- construction and operation as possible base theirs off. their project. On their radar are Colora- ing of schools with the most socially and educating the public about sustain- doconstruction College students. volunteers to help finalize conscious alumni. ability. Colorado Springs residents Larry provide a broader spectrum in terms of “One of my concerns with the guided engaging“We are withvery uniquethe general in that public,” we want said to hike is that whoever is leading it should from 2,000 undergraduate institutions - Princeton Review collected data Erpelding and Robin Shankman, who- to match our mission statement and - struction.have run the project since its start five businessErpleding. plan “The is closest from the thing eco-villages we found thinkhave ait Wilderness would be greatFirst Responderto bring a cerstu- nancialto select aid the and “Best student Value survey Colleges data. for 2014” in terms of academics, cost, fi years“If you ago, think are inabout the Pikesfinal stagesPeak in of terms con - tification. Since CC has that program, - I Altogether, the list included 75 public and 75 private institutions. of hiking, backpacking, or biking, there nitely incorporating some of their tem- pelding. “I’d be interested too in anyone that exist around the world. We are defi dent in who can help with that,” said Er is no destination place other than the plates.” wanting to stick around during the sum- said that the 75 private intuitions are bar camp. The summit also has no type mer that could work on a full time basis “educationallyIn their report, outstanding” Princeton and Review “dem- with Pikes Peak Permaculture, a non- as my assistant.” onstrate their value either by offering is basically to build a sustainable, off- Erpelding anticipates working closely- People from the general public can a very affordable sticker price right off the-gridof lodging,” lodge said type Erpelding. concept “Theto provide project a tou Springs that offers classes to the now volunteer on a one or two-week the bat, or by making a higher tuition witness to society that we can do things generalprofit, educational public on organizationcreating sustainable in Mani timeframe to help with a variety of con- cost affordable to students with need a little different.” habitats and environments through per- struction projects happening at the time. that they admit.” In accordance with being “off-the- maculture. - “Pikes Peak Permaculture does an all- CC for its alumni’s “altruistic drive treat would use a minimal amount of summer course on permaculture design, Again,“Currently, Erpelding we arethinks putting that inCC plastered students andBestColleges.com involvement in public also interest recognized fel- fossilgrid,” fuels Erpelding and predominately explained that rely the reon and we’ll likely be part of that agenda,” would be a perfect fit for the job. - lowships, community-based research opportunities, Teach for America and present day sunlight for energy. Current- tou and setting up a greenhouse,” said Peace Corps. - The retreat center also will offer spiri- walls using some of the clays from Mani said Erpelding tual retreats, workshops and guided we want to do is set up a tank to grow >>>Colorado state air quality con- ly, they have about 3.4 kW of photovol Erpelding. “One of the other things that hikes for visitors seeking a stronger re- blue-green algae for an aquaculture as trol commissioners voted 8-1 on storagetaic power tank for for electricity heating water. and five 4x10 lationship with nature. Sunday to pass tougher air pollu- hydronicDuring the flat construction panels with process, a 400-gallon they - tion regulations for the oil and gas used as many recycled and second-hand tual basis where people can come and forwell all as of using that.” that water to fertilize the industry. materials as possible while still building get“We more want in touchto have with retreats nature on and a spiritheir greenhouseFor those plants.interested We inneed working volunteers with, The commissioners created this leg- in accordance the standards set by the understand of their place in the world,” volunteering for or learning more about islation after learning that the Front - the retreat center, contact Robin Shank- ment. man at 719-685-6372, Larry Erpelding standards. A large source of that pollu- Teller“I hired County an Regionalengineer Buildingto do up Depart all the said Erpelding. “For example, we might- at 719-482-4047, or the center at rslten- tionRange is theair oilfails and to gasmeet industry federal in health Colo- drawings. It was a very necessary en- tationbring inworkshop.” a Buddhist meditation teacher [email protected]. that would lead a nature-specific medi thatrado. the In anregulations interview are with “in The the Gazette, best in- The follow-up: Diversity reaches an all-time high for CC terestsstate health of public Director health.” Larry Wolk said tackle methane, a gas accepted in the and Latin America in order to engage state which, in return, can create a large The rules are the first in the nation to CALENDARIA ALCOT new audiences. divide between those from wealthy, mid- Staff Writer to climate change. Although passed Tiefenthaler will be traveling to China withscientific the communitysupport of leading as an amplifier oil and As the class of 2017 entered the doors next week in order to spread the word that being said, you can look around CC gas companies Anadarko Petroleum, of Colorado College, they took on the about Colorado College as well as inform anddle class, very obviouslyand poor neighborhoods.see that there is Withvery title as the most diverse class in the in- students across the nation. As stated in little diversity when it comes to any- stitution’s history—so far, that is. the 2012 article, she aimed to make in- thing. People even dress the same.” andNoble Colorado Energy, andPetroleum Encana, Association companies creases in a diverse student body a pri- remainedlike Colorado opposed. Oil and Gas Association ran across an article stating that the ority coming in to the position. Union and Native American Student >>> recordDigging for throughan incoming the Catalyst class identify files, - I UnionStudent are groupscreated such not only as Black to inform Student in- The National Science Founda- tion awarded Colorado College as- ing as American ethnic minorities was both nationally and internationally, Tief- dividuals all throughout the college, but By branching out to these new places, sociate professor of biology Phoebe at a record high of 27 percent in 2012. enthaler said that, “ [Colorado College] also to comfortably discuss topics not Lostroh and associate professor of In hopes of seeing these numbers rise, had a 123 percent increase in applicants typically addressed in a day-to-day set- physics Kristine Lang a $507,653 I went out on a hunt to see just how di- of students of color for the class that will ting. grant to study how soil bacteria versity has changed over the past year enter next fall and a 15 percent increase - build a “machine” to bring DNA and a half. in international applicants.” national Students, built to engage and from their environment. - These numbers provide hope for ex- integrateAs for the students Office of into Minority different and activiInter- The grant will last over four years panding the college’s diversity and rais- and involve a number of CC physics ourAccording student toof Jillcolor Tiefenthaler, numbers Presigoing ing numerical statistics for the years “It is very vulnerable and is at its weak- and biology students, including 40 fromdent of15 Coloradopercent in College, the incoming “You can class see to come.All numbers put aside, there estties, point, Joel Begay,which ismember unfortunate of NASU, consider said,- of 2009 to the current year being almost seems to be a gap that Colorado Col- first-year students in a biophysics FYE 29 percent.” - fessors.called “Introduction to Microbiology.” The growth does not stop here, how- ing the large influx in American Ethnic- The FYE will be co-taught by the pro lege is not filling, according to Kadesha Minority students.” Additionally, the grant will allow for ever, seeing as our number of interna- Student Union. 16 other undergraduate students to Caradine, co-chair of the college’s Black “Given the instability and high turn tional students is also at an all-time high - conduct research during the school of eight percent. ing students from around the country as leadersover rate do of not staff have in the the OMIS proper Dept., support,” many and summer months. They will work Colorado College’s admissions team well“Even as around though the CC world, does wellI don’t at believe select student organizations and their student with the Acinetobacter baylyi bacteria is branching out and recruiting stu- they do a good job at selecting students President Tiefenthaler claims that to explore with microscopes the ge- dents from not only new high schools all from similar neighborhoods,” said Ca- said Begay. netic basis and mechanism that allow across America, but is even going as far room for much improvement as next the bacteria to import outside DNA. to be from very wealthy areas of their year’sOMIS class is being is welcomed. re-energized, allowing radine. “Many of the students here seem as traveling to countries in Asia, Europe, Board of Directors life Letters and inquiries: [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Editor Advertising: [email protected] Managing Editor Layout Editor Subscriptions: [email protected] Presentation Director • Jack Sweeney • Sam Tezak Chief Copy Editor • Erica Evans • Jin Mei McMahon The Catalyst SPORTS the catalyst COO • Alison Speissegger 1028 Weber St. The Catalyst is a weekly newspaper produced and managed Chief Photo Edito • Beryl Coulter Sports Editor Colorado Springs, CO 80946 exclusively by students of The Colorado College. 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NEW DIRECTOR:

TUITION: Continued from page 1. Garcia ‘hits the ground running’- student engagement while Cunningham - remained Director. With Garcia’s promo Continued from page 1. - ‘We’re trying to get to experience and roughly 15 years in tion to Director, the search continues for- higher education. After retiring from Illi a candidate to fill the associate position. three percent increase in compensa - - nois State Police, centralized in Chicago, “If anything, he’ll build on past initia the average of peertion is institutions’’ “probably a little bit more than - he went on to work as Director of Secu tives and add others,” Cunningham said. ...by the US Census Bureau. inflation” would require because the col rity at Aurora University. “You may see Tiger Patrol expanded This year, the committee offered Ti lege’s faculty and staff compensation is - “I love these kids,” Garcia said. “I really even more, along with other initiatives efenthaler two choices: a five percent already below the median faculty and - enjoy this. This is what keeps me young he has in mind.” or six percent increase in tuition; Tief staff compensation of peer institutions. - and really involved with higher educa Cunningham received a call from enthaler chose the five percent option, “We’re trying to get to the average - tion. One of my first goals here was to re Belmont asking him to join their staff citing “fundraising success and strong [faculty and staff compensation] of peer - cruit some of the students to be involved roughly the same time Garcia was hired. endowment performance” and “a few ef institutions,” said Moore. - like I had back home.” ficiencies that have allowed for the real The next largest portion of the five- - - In the short time Garcia has worked “Totally a surprise,” Garcia said. “One location of funds,” as the reasons for her percent increase was a 31-percent in - on the CC grounds, his colleagues sug of the questions they asked me in my in decision. crease in financial aid funding. - gest he has “hit the ground running” in terview is, ‘How is it going to feel to you, According to Alejandro Salazar, CC According to Moore, financial aid is - the new position. being second in command?’ And my an SGA’s Vice President for Finance, he was the largest and fastest-growing portion - “It was his focus on engaging the stu swer was, ‘Isn’t it a great feeling? But I’m the only member of the campus budget of the endowment, due in part to the dents in service,” Cunningham said. a team player, and whatever the team committee who supported the five per Walton Family Foundation Challenge, - - “That is what we’re looking for. I think needs, I’ll do it.’” cent increase, besides the other student which challenges the CC community to - Roy came ready. He is one of those peo Both Cunningham’s decision to return member of the committee, who advocat match a $10 million donation in the next ple that walks in the door and starts home and the hiring of Garcia fell togeth ed for a 3 percent increase, consistent five years. - thinking of opportunities.” er within a window of two months. with inflation. Thirteen percent of the increase’s - In early October, Campus Safety be “Belmont was just coincidental timing, Tiefenthaler initially supported the funds will support investments in the - gan the search for a candidate to fill the and good timing,” Cunningham said. “I six percent increase as well, according strategic plan: investments in technolo - position of associate director. Originally, always think things happen for a reason. to Salazar. gy, career services, campus safety, inter Garcia was to take over operations and Roy [Garcia] is here for a reason.” The increase in tuition will help sup national programs, the learning center, port a three-percent increase in faculty and experimental academic programs. and staff compensation (35 percent of As the Board of Trustees finalized this the funds that the tuition increase will weekend, part of the increase will be- bring in), the financial aid budget (31 used to support the installation of solar percent), the strategic plan (13 percent), panels on top of Cornerstone and El Po HAPPENINGS the utilities and operating budget (12- mar. percent), and the debts for Slocum and The panels on top of Cornerstone the El Pomar fitness center (nine per- are expected to cost $280,000 and are cent). - projected to pay themselves back in 11- Finance Committee Updates The increase in faculty and staff com years at a five percent escalation rate.- pensation includes salary, health insur The panels on top of El Pomar are ex ance, and benefits. pected to cost $420,000 and are project According to Vice President of Finance ed pay themselves back in ten years at a and Administration Robert Moore, the five percent escalation rate. • Carnivore Club was awarded $20,000 for Blues and Shoes • Playhard was awarded $7,500 for their spring event • S.O.C.C. was awarded $3,762 for the bluegrass musician Ben Sollee CHARLIE SIMON • The Boxing club received $1,500 in startup funds CCSGAStaff Writer makes use of Jackson other organizations can store things in a - house for storagesafe and relativelyspace simple way.” In addition to the $20,000 support for Llama, CCSGA is However, as it stands right now, the offering the Llama Committee up to $10,000 in match Colorado College’s CCSGA is expanding new storage space is largely empty. Both ing funds for any fundraising they accomplish in the next – into the basement of Jackson house.- Kondo and Green hope this will soon The new space that CCSGA has acquired change, and encourage student groups month. Funds will be matched as they are received. will be used as a storage space for stu to look into using the new storage space. Editor’s Note: CCSGA Happenings provides our readers with access to information they dent groups and clubs. “Right now, it’s empty, and we welcome- need to become involved in campus issues. Events and news here are provided by CCSGA The decision to create the storage student groups,” says Green. and compiled/edited by our staff. space is a reaction to the controversy Although CCSGA has started by only ex surrounding the PlayHard event Ice Age panding into one room in the basement- last semester. “It’s in response to Ice of Jackson house, they are confident that Age, we had to make available the things the space will be large enough to accom that PlayHard said they’re buying to be modate any student club’s needs. available for other clubs. So, this is the “We want student groups to fill it up. If way we’re making it available,” says Taka- it starts getting full, of course then we’ll Kondo, CCSGA Finance Representative. go talk to whoever we need to talk to,” Isaac Green, CCSGA President, ex- says Kondo. “If we need to, then we’d get pounds further on the importance of the a bigger space and tell them we need a new storage space, saying, “Having a stu- bigger space for these student groups. dent storage space has been a problem They have so much stuff that it’s not for quite some time. Students have con going to work with what we currently sistently come to us and said, ‘We have have.” - things that we need to store over either But for all the excitement surrounding the summer or for the entire school year the new storage space, members of CC for a big event that we hold yearly,’ and SGA readily admit that the new storage there have been problems around that, space is less than perfect. “Jackson isn’t- like students who keep items regarding ideal,” recognizes Kondo. “Ideally we’d their clubs in their rooms and then if- be in kind of like a garage – that’d be re someone graduates, they may forget and ally easy to get in and out of – centrally take it with them. This is a way that stu on campus, but that’s shooting for the dent groups, student government, and moon.” CORRECTION: In a story about campus STIs that ran on the front page of The Cata- lyst last week there were two factual errors. Colorado Springs Health Partners began providing health services through Boettcher Health Center in August of 2012, not 2006. Also, no previous medical records were destroyed when CSHP took over Boettcher operations. Health records are retained for 7-10 years and can be accessed by any student or alumni seeking them. The Catalyst regrets these errors. N 5 February 28, 2014 CC Student President ISAAC GREEN talks about CCSGA endeavors, Constitutional Law, and drinking mimosas.

Where are you from? The greatest city in the world: Chicago.

Why did you choose CC?

When I visited the college as a prospective student, it just fit. That was really corny, but when my host picked me up from the airport, we listened to my favorite band on the way back. All his friends and I played my favorite board game, we won a great QUESTIONS intramural soccer game, and I met so many students that night. The next day I sat in on an amazing History class with Carol Neel. NeedlessWhat to are say, you it was studying? the perfect CC experience. ...with Jack WRITER Burger STAFF WhyI am adid History-Political you decide to Science run for major President with aof concentration CCSGA? in the United States.

I believe that the President of CCSGA needs to have three qualities: leadership, relationships with the administration, and the ability to identify and solve problems students are facing. As someone very involved in many student organizations, who had built relationships with Jill and the Deans, and who had heard many student concerns regarding various issues on campus, I felt that I was best qualified to help advocate for students and develop a sleeker Student Government.What does your job entail?

Most of my job is overseeing the operations of Student Government, namely our four committees: Outreach, Fi- nance, Student Concerns, and Internal Affairs. I raise issues of student concern to college leadership and try to devise solutions to those problems. People come to me with new ideas that could help improve our campus, and Whatit’s my do job you to enjoy work mostthrough about those your ideas job? and help them come to fruition.

The people. Our CCSGA Full Council is an amazing group of students who are dedicated to improving the experi- ence of their peers, and I love watching them work hard towards that goal. I also enjoy being complimented and criticized for the actions of CCSGA because I appreciate when students become engaged in conversations of the Whatgreater does college CCSGA community. hope to accomplish before the end of the year?

10 Many of our initiatives will culminate before the end of the school year or at the beginning of the summer. We are launching our new website, working towards adding a Chase ATM in Worner, advancing our mobile pres- ence, potentially hosting a City Council member dinner, expanding Gold Card Plus in Colorado Springs, and working towards renovating the lobby space in Worner to be a more student-friendly and welcoming space,Do amongyou have many any other plans things. for after you graduate?

This summer I am doing my dream road-trip across the United States to visit all the Presidential Libraries. For the job question, I have a few offers and a few applications out there, but nothing solidifiedWhat yet. is your favorite class that you have taken?

Constitutional Law with Dana Wittmer. She’s phenomenal, and it completely changed the wayWhat I thought did yaboutou do laws, last blockgovernment, break? and civil rights.

Photo by Esther Chan. I drank mimosas, read biographies, and played pool at Phantom. Ideal. Instagram CAMPUS SAFETY BLOTTER Saturday 2/22 The case was closed with no prosecu tion. - A DUI was issued at 2:10 a.m. by the Sunday 2/23 of the week CSPD on the 1000 block of Weber. The Soffenderaturda wasy 2/22 arrested. Vandalism was reported at 12:45 a.m. in the CC Inn after a window was re- Vandalism was reported at 8:30 a.m. ported to have been broken. The case wasin Cutler closed after with graffiti no prosecution. was reported to Sunremainsday open. 2/23 have been drawn on steps. The case Saturday 2/22 Theft was reported at 11:00 a.m. in Tutt Library after a gold card was re- Theft was reported at 8:00 p.m. in Be- ported to have been stolen. The case mis after a jacket and gold card were Mremainsonday open. 2/24 reported to have been stolen. The case Sremainsaturda open.y 2/22 Theft was reported at 11:00 p.m. af- ter, ten days before, on February 14, a A liquor law violation was issued at phone was reported to have been sto- 11:45 p.m. in Loomis after an under- len on the 1100 block of Nevada. The age person was reported to have been Mcaseon remainsday 2/24 open. intoxicated. The case was closed and Recent Colorado College graduate Olivia Coble (right) and Sunreferred.day 2/23 her father (left) ride the chairlift up the sunny slopes of Theft was reported at 4:30 p.m. in the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Palmer exterior after a bicycle was re- A noise violation was issued at 12:20 ported to have been stolen. The case a.m. on the 1000 block of Wahsatch. remains open. 6 February 28, 2014 N Res Life incompetencies discourage future RAs

ANNA KELLY placing the speakers and rug, they were The next big concern had to do with from taking the job. “The RA community Staff Writer saying they would reimburse me,” said the terminating of the Bemis desk and itself is great, and it can be a crucial form Jaden Hawkinson, a Mathias Residen- Hawkinson. “I told my RLC that this had how hours, pay, and work would be of income,” said Rivera. “But every possi- tial Advisor, quit his job just before win- happened, and they were going to look redistributed amongst the OTLH RAs. ble positive aspect of the job is unrelated ter break, illuminating frustrations with into it. I got really busy with school, but “There was a big concern about the to the bureaucratic system.” residential life that started amongst RAs when I checked back in with them, they number of hours the RAs were supposed Although Hawkinson and Rivera have long before his resignation. said that they couldn’t do anything and to work and how much it matched their certainly found frustration in the resi- Although Residential Life prides itself they hadn’t realized what a serious issue pay, as work from the removal of the dential life system, many RLCs and Ro- on creating an open space for RAs to ex- it was. I think that they meant well, but Bemis desk was absorbed,” said Rivera. tunno herself express that there is room press their thoughts about the program, I didn’t see the words backed up with “I led the negotiations for the staff and for RAs to communicate and express a few instances within the last couple of actions.” Hawkinson was eventually was in contact with some other RAs. We their thoughts throughout the system. years indicate that some RAs feel that reimbursed, but not until after winter were arguing that there needed to be a Rotunno said in an email, “We love to their voices and feedback are not being hear feedback from RAs and RLCs. I am heard or used effectively. Hawkinson. always open to thoughts and ideas and - break.The secondThis was came the whilefirst frustration he was plan for- “I didn’t see seeing if there are ways that we can in- trated RAs and members of the higher- ning an event to Denver for his Living corporate those into what we do!” Al- upThe residential conflicting staff testimoniesindicate that ofthere frus is Learning Community, Spirit of Nonvio- though Rivera and Hawkinson express lence. “I needed to change the budget, words backed their frustration at the department’s and the translation of complaints into and they got very hesitant. I emailed communication, Rotunno says that the actionsat least withinsome fissurethe current in communication system. them again, saying that I needed an an- up with actions.” department’s three priorities are “build- Hawkinson started his career in Resi- swer so that I could get the proper forms dential Life as a sophomore. After build- in, and Sara Rotunno (Assistant Director fair distribution of house and monetary being intentional.” ing a meaningful relationship with his for Residential Life) never responded to ingKroger relationships, also cites being blockly influential, meetings andbe- freshman year RA, he felt inspired to my emails, and the trip didn’t happen,” working.” Rivera was told to talk to Sara tween RAs and Rotunno as a method for become one himself. Hawkinson was an said Hawkinson. “It seems to me that Rotunno.compensation needed to reflect time increasing communication. “Things that RA his sophomore year, and as a result of from a customer service standpoint, Zak Kroger, RLC in Loomis hall, men- we can change, we try to,” he said in an some unusually fast turnover within the that’s just not how it should work.” tioned that the closing of the Bemis desk email. “My job here is to help students, RLC community (there have been four Issues amongst RAs with the level of was helpful but problematic. He said in and I try to do that any way I can.” RLCs in the past three years in Mathias), communication in Residential Life did an email, “This [the Bemis desk closing] Mathias RLC Taja Werner has been he did not have an RLC. “The building not start with Hawkinson. Jorge Rivera, - happy with the communication be- ran well without an RLC, and that was a senior who quit his job as an RA about tween members of residential life staff. actually one of the least stressful times a year ago. “I decided not to continue be- those,fixed some and willissues, hopefully but has have created a much oth “We invest a lot of time in our RAs be- to be an RA,” said Hawkinson. ing an RA because of the way Residential smootherers. We are system working next onyear.” fixing some of cause we know how essential they are,” Although Hawkinson described pre- Life and Housing operates in terms of “We would have meetings with her she wrote in an email. “The RLC and RA dominately positive experiences with policies towards student and staff,” said [Rotunno], but essentially nothing relationship is developed constantly Rivera. changed,” said Rivera. “She would take through training, one-on-one meetings, semester of this year, he began to en- For Rivera, frustrations started when notes at the meetings, and there was an programming, staff meetings, and team counterresidential frustrations. life his sophomore There were year, firsttwo he disagreed with some of the policies evaluation of the staff, but the results building.” events that prompted Hawkinson’s res- created by higher-ups in residential were never released.” Kroger also mentioned that Residen- life. “There was now supposed to be Rivera also mentioned that he got the tial Life tries to pay attention to how oth- substance-free programming on Friday impression that Residential Life felt as er schools run their residential life de- ignation. “The first issue had to do with a nights, and there were some other new though money was no incentive for be- partments. “Often, we are just the same asweird soon flooding as I could, problem and the in mymaintenance room,” he requirements,” said Rivera. “I sought ing an RA, and that at times RAs were [as other schools],” he wrote. “Granted, staffsaid. “Itook notified care themof everything about the no problem prob- venues to express my discontent, but asked to work for Summer Conferences that doesn’t mean its right, but it does lem.” they were unsuccessful. In my experi- in some instances, which was not men- seem to suggest that everyone is on the However, issues arose when Hawkin- ence, Residential Life has a tendency tioned anywhere in the RA contracts. same page.” son sought reimbursement for his ru- to talk a lot and use the phrase ‘I know “There was also a lot of frustration Kroger feels as though CC Res Life rec- ined items. “When it came to getting where you’re coming from’ as a means of amongst RLCs, who tended to blame ognizes his opinions. “My ideas are lis- money for doing all my laundry and re- their discontent on the higher up,” he tened to here, and then often followed said. through on, which is one of the reasons I deflecting the problem.” Rivera also mentioned that he believes like CC so much.” that RA salaries and raises should be Werner also says that Residential Life tied to increases in tuition. “RA salaries is very interested in feedback from RAs haven’t been touched in years, and many and residents. “The RAs are provided RAs don’t even see the money because it opportunities to provide feedback and goes straight into their tuition,” said Ri- insight through their weekly reports, an- vera. Kroger mentioned in his email that nual evaluations, blockly assessments, he believed that RA salaries at CC are on and regular meetings with their RLC,” par with those of other colleges. she wrote. “All members of Res Life are Photo by Although Rivera certainly has his open to feedback, and we all try to work Melissa Kolano. qualms with Residential Life, he said he together to provide the best experience wouldn’t necessarily discourage anyone for every student.” DAMAGE: Mathias continues to experience vandalism trends that date back to 2007 Continued from page 1. ner said. 90 residents. with overturned trashcans, high noise Werner held mandatory meetings amongThe totalthe entire charge second for each floor student of around is levels,floor hasand alsoopen experienced alcohol containers problems in year. Over $3,000 in damage has result- not likely to surpass $40. the hall, according in Finocharo. discuss the charges and ask for those ed...floor from for recent occurrences incidents earlier on the in same the “People are pretty concerned about it As the largest dorm on campus with with information the second to floor come communities forward. to - just because it’s really frustrating when over 300 residents, Mathias has retained In terms of preventing similar inci- tigation and payment has yet to be de- you just happen to live on this hall and the distinction of being “rowdy” for dents, Werner has instituted additional termined.floor. These events are still under inves you’re getting charged for damages that years, but it has not reached these levels “The amount of damage we have had you have nothing to do with,” Finocharo in a while. - in the past few weeks is not typical and said. pusRA rounds,Safety to specifically increase their on presence the second in is very concerning,” Rotunno said. Though if this investigation returns community damage in Mathias. Since Mathias.floor, and has been working with Cam Residential Life is currently reviewing conclusive, the responsible party will “In 2007-2008, we had significant Most importantly, Werner anticipates the most recent damage charges on the pay the damage charges in full. damage that has been concentrated to that initiating more programs to foster a Currently, there has been no indica- that time, this is the most significant stronger community will help decrease individual(s) responsible. tion of when residents will be informed By looking at the plausible causes and these types of situations in the future. second“A thorough floor in initialattempts investigation to identify wasthe of the results. potentialone particular solutions floor,” for Rotunno this abnormal said. un- “My next step is to work with the sec- just completed and has been turned The concern of damage costs, how- ruliness, the administration has already - over to a Dean’s panel for additional fol- ever, is not the only thing on the minds begun making preventative plans for the grams that get residents engaged and to low up through the student conduct pro- of Mathias residents this year. Lately, future. reallyond floor have RAs some to put ownership on some forgreat where pro cess,” Taja Werner, the Residential Life Mathias residents and RAs have noticed “I strongly believe that the damages they live,” Werner said. “I am really hop- Coordinator of Mathias, said. an overall increase in disorderly conduct ing to move past these incidents and If the offenders are not determined, throughout the building. are a result of just a few people who are the fees will be distributed evenly Along with damage fees, the second notthat respectful have occurred to their on community,” the second Werfloor- of the year.” help the second floor have a great rest CD

Have an opinion to share? “Knowledge will give you power, but character re- February 28, 2014 spect.” - Thomas Jefferson Email Editor Jackson Porreca at CD [email protected]. catalystnewspaper.com COMMENT & DEBATE Does Teach for America help our nation’s kids?

JACOB KIRKSEY Guest Writer program is barely enough to cover ba- relevant teaching, because the five-week Several months ago, I received a com- sic teaching methods for those corps plimentary email from a Teach For members who have no prior education America recruiter, lauding my “great ac- coursework. The responsibility is thus complishments” at Colorado College and placed upon the TFA corps member to - term of service, and this is what truly make up for this deficit during his/her thismy influenceostentatious on account campus. of After my work, deflat I makes TFA the hardest two years of proceededing my head to from read thethe firstrest paragraphof the email, of many of its corps members’ lives. which cited buzzwords, such as the Teaching is hard, and when we think problem of “educational inequity,” in an about the best parts of our education, attempt to promote agency in me as a we often think about one or two teach- “highly skilled college student” to teach ers that truly made an impact through in a low-income community. their tireless devotion and passion for Teaching is a profession that many the discipline. college students choose to do after they Education affects everyone at some graduate, and here at Colorado College, point in his or her lives. However, how there are two options for full licensure: do we ever expect to start valuing teach- enroll in the 14-month Master of Arts in ers as much as we value doctors, law- Teaching program or complete a rigor- yers, and other top-tiered career options ous undergraduate licensure program. when organizations like TFA are promot- However, many CC students take a differ- Illustration by Eileen Kitrick ing this idea that just about anyone can teach? One would never suggest offering ent route in exploring the teaching pro- The National Education Policy Center re- whole process. a Doctors For America program where fession: Teach For America. Considering ports in January 2014 that over 50 per- Colorado College students are privi- the organization places recent college that TFA ranked Colorado College fourth cent of TFA teachers quit teaching after leged. As a college student whose educa- in 2012 and 11th in 2013 for the number two years and 80 percent quit teaching of course) into emergency rooms to of students contributing to the program after three years. and loans, I am well aware of the oppor- operategraduates on (afterpatients five to weeks test out of training,the pro- among all small colleges in the US, our Stanford professor Linda Darling- tiontunity is primarilythat I have financed that most through people grants do fession or simply gain experience. We institution could not be more proud. I, Hammond explains in her research from not have: I attend a prestigious college, wouldn’t want to let someone’s health on the other hand, could not be more ap- 2005 that TFA teachers are less effective which over four years costs three times fall through the cracks, but this type of palled. Though I cannot argue with the - as much as the house in which I grew model is okay for teaching? So much for fact that Teach for America makes one tion and are more experienced, claim- up. This privilege is what begets the no child left behind. appear altruistic and motivated on a re- ingthan that teachers years of who experience possess in certificateaching problem. The K-12 schools in which elite As an institution and as students, are sumé, I argue that our institution and its college students are placed through TFA we ready to say that we are comfortable students are exacerbating the problems host a demographic that is usually un- with educational inequity and are con- thatand preparationrelate to K-12 in studentteaching achievement. certification familiar to them. Along with having no with a random selection of our recent tributing to the deprofessionalization of Consideringprograms are thethat most most influential TFA teachers factors experience in teaching, corps members graduates?replacing certified Moreover, and are trained we correct teachers in teaching by joining and supporting TFA. leave after three years, there seems to be also are not aware of their students’ cul- making the statement that anyone can Teach For America aggressively re- a contradiction in the model that Teach tures, the school culture, or the commu- teach? For the sake of our education sys- cruits students from the top-300 col- For America is attempting to provide. nity culture. If we are to be honest about tem, I hope not. leges in the U.S. to teach in low-income Not only do corps members receive in- the general recruits and targets of TFA, Here’s my call to action for my fellow communities. College students sign a adequate training in TFA’s summer insti- the organization recruits rich, white col- CC students: it’s time that we critically two-year contract with TFA and gain a tute, but they also are given little incen- lege students to teach poor minorities provisional teaching license after com- tive to remain classroom teachers after in failing schools. This model creates a temporary profession. Take an educa- their contracts with TFA expire. These dichotomy in which those who are privi- tionreflect course on this here notion at CC.that Try “service” managing is a at the organization’s headquarters in are some of the most common criticisms leged are put in a position of power and a classroom of 30 students. Find non- Phoenix.pleting a Afterfive-week the two teaching years ofboot “service” camp of the TFA program, and CC students ap- are rewarded with a feel-good résumé have elapsed, corps members who teach plying to TFA are made very aware of the booster, while their students suffer from or support your view of the program. in a majority of states are forced to ei- drawbacks of the model by college pro- low academic achievement and a teach- TeachingTFA funded is studiesso much that more challenge than just and/ a ther enroll in a full licensure program fessors. However, these corps members er who doesn’t understand their culture. stopgap option. It’s a respectable career. or simply leave the teaching profession. don’t critique the roles they play in the TFA places little emphasis on culturally Divestment manages to miss the point CHRIS HARDING removes fossil fuels from its investment mental function of American corpora- anything from the colossal success and Guest Writer portfolio. Across the country, the “di- tions and the individual citizen’s ability expansion of the oil giants, it is that vest” movement is gaining momentum to own stock. consumers demand oil and are willing To divest, or not to divest? That is as students come together to protest the By investing in a business and owning to pay for it. This will continue even if the question. However, for many Colo- environmental, climatological, political stock, one gains the ability to have a say Colorado College divests from oil and rado College students, it is not much of and social impacts of our reliance on fos- in the business’ proceedings and cor- fossil fuel interests. Perhaps we should a question at all, but a necessary moral sil fuels as a nation and a world. porate strategy. After all, to own stock, consider our role as active investors. In- and environmental initiative. The is- Thus, the question must turn to what stead of separating ourselves from the sue of divestment is one that encom- is the best option not only for Colorado a portion of a business, and what sort situation entirely, the college should use passes social, economic and political is- College, but also the environment, cul- ofno enterprise matter how doesn’t insignificant, allow the is owners to own its voice as partial owners and investors sues, and, thus, is one that has no easy - to have a say in how the business is run to protest the actions of the companies answers. The pressure from student enced by the pursuit of oil and other fos- and what the goals are? While the natu- we are invested in. In an age where the groups has been to divest, but is that the siltures, fuels. and civilizations that are influ ral response to this is to say that there balance between the economy and the only option? As many activists will not hesitate to are billions of stocks available – and thus environment hangs in constant peril Before I dive into my thoughts on the inform you, investing in fossil fuels is there are (possibly) billions of owners, it and uncertainty, there exists no simple subject, a little background might be to support, by association, oppressive comes down to a similar argument that or unequivocal answer. As such, it is our necessary for those who are not familiar regimes and governments that not only environmentalists and divestment advo- duty as students, activists, and citizens with the divestment movement and the neglect the environment, but their own cates rely on: every bit counts. to question all that we can: the initiative motivation behind it. people as well. Middle Eastern countries If Colorado College were to divest, it to divest might indeed be the best pos- Historically, “to divest” has meant that such as Saudi Arabia are used as exam- would certainly be a stand against the sible answer, but it is far from the only an institution or individual rids itself of ples of this phenomenon. corporate energy giants that dominate course we can try. We can participate a particular type of asset or investment. By divesting, it is argued that institu- the fossil fuel industry. However, it would as investors and shareholders in order More recently, however, divestment has tions distance themselves from the ac- also be an act of submission. Instead of to protest the actions of corporations, - tions of the corporations and regimes having a say, no matter how small, in the - ular resource: fossil fuels. Especially on proceedings of a company, we would be nancial security or stability of Colorado liberalcome to college apply specificallycampuses into onethe Unitedpartic and human abuse. However, to argue giving the voice to the free market and College.and we canWe cando so stand without up, but risking it does the not fi States, to divest has meant that a college thisthat areperspective benefiting is fromto ignore environmental a funda- the consumers. And, if we have learned require rebellion. 8 CD February 28, 2014

WILLIAM KIM is a relatively small moving target that - Staff Writer fense systems will shoot at anything This week, Defense Secretary Chuck However, Chinese forces can over- 24/7 (sailors need rest and missile de arery 24 far cruise out of missiles range ofper Chinese load. Operating surface- Hagel announced that the Navy’s carrier can take evasive action. from bases in Hawaii or California that that moves when armed), three minutes Maintainingcome naval this obstacle by launching superiority huge hardly seems time enough. in frugalto-surface missiles, times just ten B-1 bombers fleet will be spared in the latest round numbers of missiles. Since missiles are The Russian Sunburn missile travels could devastate an enemy fleet. ofHowever, budget cuts. removing Needless carriers to say, fromthe Navy the cheaper than carriers, Captain Henry J.- at supersonic speeds, reducing potential Additionally the US should add more was very pleased. Henrix, Ph.D, estimates that China could reaction time to 30 seconds. The Sizzler strategic bombers. The Air Force could - missilesbuild 1,277 missed, DF-21Ds at least for everyone would one car hit missile also reduces reaction time by reconstitute mothballed B-1s and B- chopping block could be a misstep in rier. Thus, even if 99.9 percent of the travelling subsonic most of the way and 52s. An alternative would be to modify more ways than one. Carriers are exor- canthen also accelerating make evasive to supersonic maneuvers, speeds fur- civilian airliners like 737s into bombers.- bitantly expensive. The new Gerald R. its target. The USNI estimates that one within 12 miles of the target. Sizzlers They can carry more cruise missiles (35 Ford-class carriers cost about $13.5 bil hit is enough to destroy a carrier. or more) and would be difficult to distin lionIn addition,dollars each, since and carriers the Navy use plans nuclear on Cruise missiles are also a major threat ther complicating missile defense. China guish from civilian planes. They can also- buying 11 of them. to carriers. During the Falklands War, has both missiles and Iran might obtain- be bought cheaply from airlines that are overhaul at least once in their lifetime, a single Argentinian cruise missile was the Sizzler. - bankrupt or transitioning to newer pas power, they must go through a complex able to sink a British destroyer, even Furthermore, it is possible to over senger planes. though the warhead failed to detonate. mentionedwhelm a missile earlier, defense a thousand system missiles by fir All of these could be paid for with the which can cost around $2.3 billion. - Carriers are particularly vulnerable- ing large numbers of cruise missiles. As cruisemoney savedmissiles, by decommissioningtwenty reconstituted CSGs. The carriers also require a number of- talbecause rocket they launch pack started large amounts a chain ofreac jet- A single carrier could pay for 3,000- escort and support vessels, which mas- fuel and munitions. In 1967, an acciden can be built for the cost of one carrier, sively increase their cost. American car virtually ensuring enough supplies for a B-1s, and two Virginia-class attack sub- riers house 90 additional, expensive air tion on the USS Forrestal that killed 134- hit. Decoys can further overload missile- marines without exceeding the budget. craft. In total, a Carrier Support Group sailors and put the ship in dry dock for defenses. Just as carriers overshadowed Are carriers obsolete? The short an- (CSG) costs $6.5 million a day just to months. Adjusted for inflation, the dam battleships,Thus, the Navy long-range should ASMsshed threemay overof its swer is no. Just as the advent of carriers operate. age was a massive $504 million. shadow carriers. - did not mean the immediate end of bat However, cost is not the only problem. While damage control practices have - tleships (the US Navy used battleships Carriers are also increasingly vulnerable. improved in wake of the accident, the cantfour CSGs.carrier This force would of seven save or tens eight of bil(to until the 1990s for shore bombardment The Chinese Government has announced theForrestal rocket hadthat andid armoredthe damage flight weighed deck lions of dollars while leaving a signifi and some say they should still be used in that they built a ballistic missile capable that Ford-classes lack. Furthermore, that role), carriers will still be useful for- of hitting ships, the DF-21D (commonly put this in perspective, China has one). ersthe foreseeableand strike aircraftfuture. Carriersto areas arewhere the referred to as the “carrier killer”). Since less than 100 pounds. Many anti-ship The United States should replace these only platforms capable of bringing fight forthe missilemissile fliesdefense at hypersonic systems speeds,to shoot it missiles (ASMs) weigh over a thousand remainCSGs with undetected additional and cruise are thus missiles, far would be very difficult, if not impossible, pounds. as well as submarines. Submarines can land-based airfields do not exist. - Realistically, a ship’s radar can detect However, like post-1941 battleships, “nodown. defense The United against States it” if itNaval works Institute as the- thata cruise range, missile most when cruise it missiles is only 10travel miles at asless Tomahawk vulnerable missiles to ASMs. have They twice can alsothe carriers should no longer be the back (USNI) has stated that there is currently away. While airborne radar can triple strike farther than carrier-based planes, thebone military of the U.S should Navy. 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JACKSON FOSTER - - Guest Writer - - were given by whistleblower Edward- topics including national security, en Journalists are being held under in- Snowden in the British newspaper The vironmental issues, sports, entertain creasingly tight surveillance by the US eBay“Journalism is founder more than telling sto Guardianlaunches during June 2013. These innovative docu- ment, business, technology, new and more. media government as courageousventure whistleblow ries; it is about telling stories that make- ments revealed the illegal spying that Each one of these topics will have its ers like Chelsea Manning and Edward a difference,” says founder of eBay Pierre the NSA has conducted, including sur own website run and edited by a leading- Snowden break stories about the illegal Omidyar. The Iranian American entrepre veillance on millions of American phone nalismjournalist from in themainstream specified mediafield. sources and questionable actions taken by the- neur and philanthropist has broadened and email records in addition to tapping- What separates this approach to jour country’s leaders. - his business horizons beyond the digital into the private information of foreign Just this past August, Glenn Green- calledauction First hub. Look Omidyar Media, has with launched a digital an leaders such as German Chancellor An- onis that climate you change,will not income find advertisements inequality, or wald’s partner, David Miranda, was de initial peek into his new media venture, gela Merkel. for Chanel, BP, or Exxon next to articles- tained in Heathrow airport while travel Poitras is an American filmmaker, cur- ing home to Brazil. There was no lawful- magazine called the Intercept. - rentlyview with residing Snowden in Berlin, that whorevealed received the anyMainstream article published media isby almostFirst Look entirely Me wald,reason who for hisis detentionin communication except for with the The Intercept was first launched on attention for releasing the first inter dia. fact that he has close ties with Green Feb. 10 of this year and featured an ar rather ironically at times, are the forces was searched and questioned for nine ticle about the NSA’s role in the US drone- whistleblower’s motivation for stealing funded by massive corporations that, people like Edward Snowden. Miranda- assassination program. The article was millionsScahill isof the classified world leader US documents in investigat and- co-written by an investigative journal opening them for public view. responsible for devastating news stories hours, being forced to hand over his lap ism powerhouse trio comprised of Glenn- in the first place. top and hard drives, for which he had an- Greenwald, Laura Poitras, and Jeremy- ing the legitimacy of US drone warfare in- Journalism is an essential tool for any expectation of privacy. ingScahill. the Thesecrimes, three violence, journalists and illegal have andbe ducer,countries writer, including and starYemen, of theAfghanistan, recently properly functioning democracy. When Orwellian acts of scrutiny are being ad come the leading professionals expos Iraq, and even the US. Scahill is the pro- private corporations and politicians ministered to many journalists who are - are able to influence what news gets simply conducting their jobs in the most immoral activity conducted by many nominatedFirst Look AcademyMedia is Awarda growing documen enter- published and what news does not, the productive ways. branches within the US government in tary entitled Dirty Wars. function of journalism is undermined First Look Media will provide a safe cluding the NSA, Department of Defense,- informedand potentially of serious unable issues to fulfill that itsaffect job allin and protected place for journalists to- CIA, and the White House. prise with ambitious future goals. society, which is to keep the population publish investigative reporting at a time Greenwald is best known for pub They plan to create distinct digital when such independent voices are des lishing the classified documents that magazines that are focused on specific human life. perately needed. HAVE AN OPINION TO SHARE? Send your comments to Jackson Porreca at [email protected] SCAC basketball tournament coverage beginning next Stay tuned for interview with Olympian and CC alum Eliza February 28, 2014 week Outtrim catalystnewspaper.com SSPORTS Basketball season ends, SCAC tournament begins HANNAH WESTERMAN Staff Writer The women still performed impres- Last Saturday, both the men and wom- sivelylost with in the a final game score despite of 49-58. the loss. Fresh- en’s basketball teams had their last man forward Korbyn Ukasick put up a game of the regular season. Colorado game-high 13 points and snagged eight College played host to University of Dal- rebounds. This marks the 16th time that las’ men’s and women’s teams. Unfortu- this talented freshman has scored in the nately, the University of Dallas emerged the victor of both games. Junior guard Courtney Tyus followed CC’s women’s team played a tough closedouble behind figures. with 12 points. Tyus also game. University of Dallas had a seven- contributed three assists. In CC’s pro- point lead with only a few minutes left in single season with 118 assists. the margin down to only two points, but gram,This Tyusconclusion is ranked to thefifth regular in assists season in a the first half. The Tigers briefly shrunk brings the women’s record to 2-23 over- all and 2-12 in the SCAC. midwayUniversity through of Dallas the camesecond back half, to Univer finish- The men’s loss against University of Women host University of Dallas in season finale. Photos by Kendall Rock the first half with a five-point lead. Then, sity of Dallas gained a 19-point lead, and Dallas was a heartbreaking one, includ- The men’s record is now 16-7 overall CC was never able to fully recover. CC ing a last-second basket. It was a close and a half of the game, CC recovered game throughout; in the final minute team was the runner-up in the SCAC Senior guard Jake Tramultolo sunk the Championships.and 9-5 in the SCAC. Last year, the men’s three-pointerfrom a five-point that deficit placed to CC take in thethe lead.lead. The 2014 SCAC Men’s and Women’s - Basketball Championships will be host- onds remaining. But University of Dallas ed by Trinity University in Texas. CC’s putThe in scorea layup was with 66-65 around with eight only seconds 39 sec men’s team is the fourth seed, and the left, and the game ended in a CC loss, 66- women’s team is the seventh seed. On 67. Friday, Feb. 28, the men’s team will get Junior forward Chris Lesnansky scored - a game-high 22 points. In his last home versity of Dallas in the second game of game, senior guard Ryan Milne put up 18 theanother tournament. chance against fifth-seeded Uni Also on Friday, the women’s team will play against second-seeded Trinity Uni- points and contributed five assists. Also versity. a senior, Tramultolo finished his final regular season with 500 career points. A day to remember: Win against DU win carries extra weight

HARRISON ROSENFELD ning. Saturday night couldn’t have gone game-changing goal, assisted by senior tremely special is that team was play- Sports Editor any better for our Tigers; CC battled Eamonn McDermott and sophomore ing in memory and in honor of former After a long day of mentally preparing in a highly competitive matchup, skat- Cody Bradley. teammate Scott Winkler, who tragically for the CC-DU game at Yampa and watch- ing hard for a full 60 minutes of hockey Senior Alex Krushelnyski’s miraculous, passed away shortly after graduating ing the thrilling victory at World Arena, against our arch-rival. nearly full-ice open-netter with just 46 last spring. I retired to my bedside; however, my seconds remaining in the third period, “It was an incredible team win this roommate and the rest of campus con- a goal by junior Aaron Harstad, assisted was the icing on the victory cake. weekend,” Krushelnyski told the CC Ti- tinued the party all night. byThe freshman Tigers wereJacob able Slavin to strike and senior first with Jeff The soon-to-be infamous open-netter gers Athletics website. “The guys played Die-hard fans and much deserving Collett. Battling through a tough sec- that safely secured the Gold Pan’s return phenomenally. It was Winks’ birthday to- players even took victory sips from the ond period and riding the momentum to Colorado Springs also made Krushel- day, which makes this even sweeter. It’s Gold Pan itself. generated by the tremendous saves of nyski the newest member of CC’s pres- just all smiles right now. It’s all smiles.” Take that Denver- Your desired victory senior goaltender Josh Thorimbert, the tigious Century Club (for players who gulps of greatness will have to wait until Tigers were able to respond to Denver’s have achieved 100 career points) after next season. After Friday night’s thrill- second-period equalizer by taking a 2-1 withThe a Tigerstrophy were and victory able to in find the focusmidst on of ing victory, the Tigers were in a position on the ice. whata difficult has beenday and a tough honor season. Winks’s Their legacy ef- to win the ol’ pan back the next eve- Freshman Alex Roos put away the notchingHowever, 41 what goals makes and 59 this assists victory so exfar- fort will never be forgotten. lead 13:54 into the third period. Strong season start for men’s and UPCOMING CC SPORTING EVENTS women’s tennis teams

SAMANTHA BUXBAUM tory, our women’s team made CCU put Friday, Feb. 28 Staff Writer -3 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. University of Dallas in San Antonio, TX (SCAC) Wins here, wins there, wins every- the doubles competition. -6 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s swimming and diving in Grinnell, IA (SCAC) where – this is how Colorado College’s up “We a fight played by grabbingwell and aput 3-0 in lead our afterbest -6 p.m. – Women’s basketball at Trinity University (SCAC Tournament) men’s and women’s tennis teams start- effort,“ said senior Caila Criss. “Even -7 p.m. – Men’s lacrosse vs. Southwestern University in Dallas, TX ed their season against Colorado Chris- though we didn’t pull out a win, I think it -7:37 p.m. – Men’s hockey at University of Nebraska Omaha tian University (CCU). was a really impressive season opener.” The men’s tennis team celebrated this “The women’s team has made some Saturday, March 1 2014 spring opener with an 8-1 victory big strides,” said Head Coach Anthony -TBD – Men’s and Women’s basketball in SCAC in Denver against CCU. Weber, who was recently promoted to -10 a.m. – Women’s lacrosse at University of Dallas After a couple of losses at No.1 singles, be Head Coach of the Men’s team as well. -12 p.m. – Women’s and Men’s swimming and diving in Grinnell, IA (SCAC) players Levi Kimmel, Jack Burger, Casey He compliments improvements “in our -1 p.m. – Women’s lacrosse vs. Augsburg College in Irving, TX Shaw, and Dylan Ball all triumphed as -7:07 p.m. – Men’s hockey at University of Nebraska Omaha doubles winners. Guitierrez and Shaw points quicker on the doubles, playing won 8-4 at No. 1 doubles, Kemmel and movement and confidence, in ending Sunday, March 2 Burger won 8-1 at No. 2, and Ball and active from the start.” -TBD – Men’s and Women’s basketball at SCAC Championships moreCriss efficiently, says, “Both and the working men’s andto be wom very- score at No. 3 doubles. And, to top that, en’s teams played very gutsy, intelligent -12 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s tennis vs. Metropolitan State University of Denver Weeks won with an impressive 8-0 final- tennis.” -9 a.m. – Women’s track and field vs. USATF ‘Masters’ Open -12 p.m. – Men’s lacrosse vs. Roanoke College in Dallas, TX ries came in straight sets. One of her goals for this season is for allFor five the of women’sCC men’s matchestennis’ singles against victo CCU everyone to “have fun and push our- in Denver, Head Coach Anthony Weber said he and the girls “knew it would be season.As everyone knows in sports, “no a touch match.” guts,selves no on glory,” the court” so keep to finish an eye off outa great for our tennis teams as they continue their - spring 2014 season. Although CCU prevailed in five of six singles matches to finish with a 5-4 vic 10 February 28, 2014 S Women’s soccer to join Mountain West Athletic Conference Dynamic exercises sponded positively to this switch in con- HANNAH WESTERMAN ferences. “The team is very happy with for a strong core Staff Writer Vandersluis had a similar opinion, “I Fellow junior and midfielder Kaeli this switch. All of the players currently ALYSSA ORTEGA the MWC are that we will play Air Force on the team are used to winning and This upcoming fall, women’s soccer Staff Writer celebrates their 30th season in the NCAA andthink CSU, some which benefits will of bring being in members more local of they know that they will have a bulls-eye Division I ranks. The fall of 2014 also fans, and also that traveling west will be on their backs amongst the new teams Often times, people perform abdom- marks a big change for the women’s soc- more fun because so many of us are from on our schedule. This will make them inal exercise after abdominal exercise cer program: the team will be switching the west coast, and friends and family work harder and be very focused. Noth- in hopes of achieving a six-pack. How- from Conference USA to the Mountain can attend the games,” said Vandersluis. ing but great things can come from this ever, six-packs are not the result of co- West Conference. Being a member of the MWC could also change,” concluded Bennett. pious amounts of abdominal exercises, The Mountain West Conference (MWC) help CC to continue to expand their soc- CC’s all-time record against current but rather a healthy diet and active was founded in 1999. Its members in- cer program. “We like to recruit along members of the MWC is 22-9-4. Howev- lifestyle. Ab exercises are important clude the Air Force Academy, Boise State, the west coast and this league will cer- er, there are still several MWC teams that when building a strong core in order Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada, - CC has never faced before. With brand- to prevent injury and to aid with other New Mexico, San Diego State, San Jose eas,” said Bennett. new matchups, CC soccer fans can look physical activities. State, University of Nevada Las Vegas, tainlyCC will enhance be leaving our Conference profile in thoseUSA on ar a forward to an exciting season next fall. When working out your core, it is Utah State, and Wyoming. high note. Last season, CC won its second “We have been really positive and ex- important to vary the exercises so that “The decision to change conferences consecutive C-USA regular-season title. cited about switching conferences, and your muscles do not adapt to the work wasn’t taken lightly,” explained head - we are ready for something new. Play- out. Always do your abdominal exer- coach Geoff Bennett. “Ultimately, the season crown with a 3-0 victory against cises after you perform any other sort Mountain West Conference afforded us NorthThe team Texas also in wonthe championship their first ever match. post be refreshing not knowing every star of physical activity because having fa- the opportunity to compete in a top- After all of this success in the C-USA, player’sing new strengthsteams will and be difficult, weaknesses,” but it saidwill tigued ab muscles can affect your per- the team is ready for a new challenge. Vandersluis. formance in other exercises. better travel schedule for our players.” “I think changing for this fall will create Ayers was similarly optimistic. This week’s work out of the week is flightCC hasleague many with players local rivals from and the a muchWest a lot of excitement within our program. “Switching into any new conference an abdominal exercise plan. Do this Coast and Colorado, and these players The players will be able to play against brings the challenge of playing unfamil- plan about three times a week and also are excited for the opportunity to play programs they have never seen before iar teams and traveling to new and dif- incorporate it into your other cardio- closer to home. and that will challenge our players and ferent schools. Mountain West will be es- vascular and weightlifting routines. “As a West Coast native, I’m especially coaches. It has been great being a part of pecially challenging because of the high looking forward to the opportunity to Conference USA, but we are excited for caliber teams we’ll be facing, but we’re Plank and hand-to-shoulder: You this new journey,” said Bennett. a team that loves a challenge. Mountain will need a timer for this exercise. Be- The team and coaching staff have re- West, here we come.” gin in a plank position, which is com- play in the Pacific Time Zone,” said junior ing onto the palms of your hands and midfielder Jessie Ayers. the balls of your feet, so that your body HOCKEY: DU victory revitalizes team is lifted off the ground vertically. If done correctly, the plank position will resemble the starting point of a push- up. Your shoulders should be directly above your hands in order to avoid in- jury. Begin to bring one hand to touch your opposite shoulder while you sta- bilize your body. There should be little movement be- side the movement of your hand. Then, lower that hand and repeat with the other hand. Do this for one minute. Do about three sets of one minute each.

time for the sets can be adjusted. This exercise is difficult, so the allotted Chair suspension: You will need a timer for this exercise. This exercise - cally for this exercise. To identify this Photo courtsey of Colorado College Media Rela- piecerequires of gymequipment, equipment look used for specifi hand- tions. Photo taken by Bryan Oller. holding bars, a back cushion, and fore- arm cushions. Take hold of the hand Springs, the victory had settled in, and ers in front of the net late in the third pe- Continued from page 1. holding bars and rest your forearms Friday’s goal had come to fruition: CC riod Saturday night. on the cushions. Press your back into stood their ground to shut out three DU had a chance to win back the Gold Pan “Tonight was a special night,” said se- the back cushion and lift your lower power plays before Quentin Shore of the for the 12th time in 21 years! body away from the ground or stool. Pioneers scored a left-sided angle quick Super fan extraordinaire Sergio Porte- for the CC Athletic’s website, whose long Lift your legs so that they are paral- shot at 4:09 in the second period. san said, “I was really excited to leave shotnior into left wingDU’s empty Alexander net with Krushelnyski 45.5 sec- Late in the second period, one move by Denver with the win, and I was cautious- onds left secured the victory. “Obviously be done with bent knees. Hold this the Pioneers became the moment that ly optimistic for Saturday. I knew that it’s all smiles right now, so surreal, just positionlel to the for floor. one This minute. exercise This canexercise also Tiger fans had been waiting for. the team wanted it, and I was hoping soaking it all in. It’s my last year here, should include three sets of one min- Denver was hit with a well-deserved that they would keep skating hard and and I’m enjoying it. Nothing makes me ute each. Again, the time of each set bring the Gold Pan home on Saturday.” happier than to bring the Gold Pan back.” may be adjusted. defenseman Jaccob Slavin set up Cody His mood seemed to be the consen- Bradley’sfive-minute power-play major penalty, goal and at freshman18:33 to sus, and CC fans could not wait to see Bosu Ball Crunch: A Bosu ball is ba- push the Tigers ahead. the Tigers back in action the next night. intoKrushelnyski elation just earned 5:30 hisafter 100th freshman career sically half of an exercise ball attached At 7:37 of the third period, Christian The Gold Pan was on the line. A sold- wingerpoint and Alex flung Roos’ the astounding crowd of Tigershot. fans - - out World Arena of over 7,000 fans and “It was an incredible team win this sition yourself so that your lower back giate goal, a beautiful crease shot, assist- a packed student section welcomed the isto restinga flat plastic on the surface. side of You the should Bosu ballpo Heil made CC proud with his first colle- Tigers into the all-important second “The guys played phenomenally. It was and your knees are bent so that your elnyski, with his 99th point, moving the game of the series. Wink’sweekend,” birthday Krushelnyski today, which continued. makes it scoreed by alongsenior to left 3-1. wing Alexander Krush This one was for Scott Winkler, and at even sweeter. It’s just all smiles right foot away from the edge of the Bosu A late power play goal in the third pe- now. It’s all smiles.” ball.feet areYou restingmay use on a the weight floor aboutof your a riod by DU made the fans in the stands over the Pioneers was dedicated to Win- Freshman Jaccob Slavin also assisted choice for this exercise. anxious, and upped the ante for the re- kler,the sound the former of the Tigersfinal buzzer, player the who victory died in the set up of a goal by Aaron Harstad, Begin by lowering your back onto mainder of the game. The last four min- last summer of an undiagnosed heart while senior defenseman Eamonn Mc- the Bosu ball so that your back reaches utes were a mix of emotions, as both condition. Dermott and sophomore center Cody the center of the Bosu ball. Begin to lift On what would have been his 24th Bradley earned assists on the Roos goal. your upper back up off of the Bosu ball birthday, the Tigers played an impres- DU goalie Sam Brittain earned 33 saves until just your lower back is resting on scoresides crossedof 3-2 CC, their CC fingers.fans went wild. Tiger sive game of hockey. CC freshman Alex in the Pioneers net, while CC goalie Josh the side of the Bosu ball. Lower back fans,When with the huge buzzer smiles finally and went all, off strutted with a Roos performed well under pressure in down. That counts as one repetition. proudly out of Magness Arena, pushing one of the most exciting moments of the the Tigers. Do this exercise for three sets of 15 past the embarrassed faces of Pioneers game. ThorimbertWinning back finished the withGold 25Pan saves was foran repetitions fans. Back on the bus, celebratory chants Roos was able to backhand the puck exciting moment in the Tigers’ hockey could’ve been heard from far away. past DU Goalie Sam Brittain, who was history, and one that fans will not soon Once set back on the way to Colorado preoccupied under a pile of hockey play- forget. 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RUTHIE MARKWARDT what was the problem with Climbat and you have left to accomplish? enough to go to the West Bank. But there Guest Writer how we could make it better in Jordan, TB: Finding a partner in Palestine is are possibilities for thousands of routes Most of us dream and scheme of turn- originally. one of our biggest goals, and the prob- there, and I’ve heard rumors of boulder- ing our outdoor lifestyles into meaning- ing near Nabalis. Another idea for this ful careers, but doing so is much easier R: When did you make the decision gym – because there is no physical meet- dreamt than done. Two CC seniors, Mark that Palestine would be a better location doinglem with something. finding a partner is that most of ing place for people who are interested “Will” Harris and Tim Bruns, are in the for your gym? theR: people Is there who any are sort qualified of climbing are already scene in the outdoors – is to have this gym to TB: You hear a lot about the West Bank established in Palestine or is it non-ex- be a place for people to meet up and get dreams into reality. in Jordan, but when you actually go there istent? outdoors. midstHarris of and figuring Bruns out are how cofounders to turn such of you realize that, in a lot of ways, it’s a TB: There are Palestinian climbers, Wadi Climbing LLC, a social business society that is progressive in relation even some who have climbed Everest, R: How is your Arabic? venture seeking to establish Palestine’s to others, and they’re a really forward- but there’s no climbing culture… There TB: Nehki zai bulbul. - thinking people… The people so desper- is a lot of opportunity for climbing in R: Translation? elled to the area over Winter Break to ately want to live normal lives but can’t the West Bank. On our most recent trip TB: We speak like bedouin birds. connectfirst rock with climbing potential facility. stakeholders The two trav in- because of their political situation. So there, we were climbing in a place called cluding representatives from NGOs, gov- when we were there, we were shocked Ein Ferrah. It’s actually in the valley R: Awesome. Is there an Arabic phrase by the lack of recreational opportunity where Jesus most likely used to com- for “climb on”? and potential future customers. and started to think about how we could mute to get from Jericho to Jerusalem. TB: Taaloo wa itasalkoo maana – come ernmentAfter graduation, officials, businesswomen/men, the two will be mov- shift this idea from Jordan to the West climb with us. ing to the West Bank of Palestine to con- Bank. R: What?! tinue developing their business. I sat TB: Yeah, it’s sweet. It’s limestone, and Interested in learning more about down after class one afternoon with the R: How do you envision catering to there are about 40 routes bolted right Wadi? Contact Will or Tim and be sure two to talk about where this dream be- more than just rich Palestinians and ex- now. to check out their website (www.wadi- gan and where it is headed. pats? climbing.com) and like them on Facebook WH: One of our social goals is to make R: Who bolted them? (www.facebook.com/wadiclimbing)! Ruthie: - recreational opportunities available in TB: Isreali climbers who were bold sions of each other [before both study- a place where those are limited, so our ing abroad]? What were your first impres gym itself will be socially impactful. But Tim Bruns: I didn’t really know, I our programming will be important to thought he must be a chiller since he was meeting our social goals like teaming up going to Jordan. with local schools in Ramallah [the city Will Harris: I think we had both heard where Wadi’s gym will be located] for good things about each other. afterschool programming, afterschool TB: I think the reason we became classes and sports teams, and we also such good friends is because when we want to work with some NGOs who al- were in Jordan… we had the same goals ready have connections with schools or we wanted to get out of the program groups of women so we can bring them in terms of spending a lot of time with to our gym. Jordanians and not hanging out other TB: I think one thing that is important Americans all the time. to talk about is that we are going to be a

R: When was the idea of Wadi born? people cringe. Some people have the WH: It started when we were in Jor- impressionfor-profit enterprise. that when I thinkyou are that working makes dan. There was a new climbing gym that - was built in the city, Amman, where we cial goals. However, we see it in a very studied called Climbat which was just differentfor-profit way you because are sacrificing Wadi climbing your so is a world-class facility. Tim was a big inherently a social mission; even those climber, and he got me involved because who are the richest of rich in Palestine one thing he always does when he goes still live under military occupation and somewhere is he looks for a climbing still have constricted lifestyles. They gym because it’s just a fantastic commu- may have a big house, but it is not like in nity. No matter where you go or where Colorado where they can go out and go you’re from, people are willing to con- hiking, and there aren’t programs to fa- nect if you’re in the climbing culture. So - we spent most nights hanging out at the gym, speaking Arabic with all the people modelcilitate that that. is When sustainable we look and at willour turnfinan a that work there, and climbing there. cial models… we figured out a pricing But we were also disappointed in some on is not having to maximize our prices, of the gym’s programming, especially in andprofit, we but will one be thingable to we run pride our ourselves model at the way it catered to rich Jordanians and the lowest pricing. ex-pats. We thought such a great climb- R: What are some major challenges ing gym like this in a part of the world that we love could be a lot more socially Left to right, top: Bruns and Harris impactful. preparing to send in Ein Ferrah of TB: the West Bank, Harris with kids we really talked about this was at our from Ramallah’s New Friends friend IVasan’s think Ihouse. remember He’s anthe Iraqi first refutime- School. Bottom; Bruns belaying gee and an employee of the gym. We had in Ein Ferrah. Photos courtesy of been up late talking about this idea about Wadi Climbing 12 February 28, 2014 AL Backpacks, shelters and sleeping bags: The best of the best JAMIE SARAFAN fortable. 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I will list what I think are three adventures. up. are cold sleepers. quality pieces of gear: a “luxury,” a “bargain,” 3) ArcTeryx Altra 65 [$450]: This 2) Kelty Salida & REI Half Dome 2 mummy2) hoodMountain and neck Hardwear baffle for Ultralamina those who and a “mid-grade,” and a piece of equipment very expensive backpack [like most things [$169/$190]: I lumped these two tents to- 15 [$260]: This warm, comfortable, fast- in each given category. ArcTeryx] is incredibly well designed. Al- gether because they are very comparable in drying synthetic bag is made from very high though this pack is heavier than the oth- many ways. Weighing about the same, these quality materials. Excelling in colder, wet Backpacking Backpacks [Around 60 Li- ers listed, it has several cool features such all-around tents are both very easy to set conditions, this bag is well constructed and ters]: as heavy-duty and durable rip-stop fabric, up and are roomy and lightweight for their moderately priced. 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With its high- streamlined pack works for both weekend 1) Black Diamond Beta Mid/ Mega this comes at the cost of slightly less dura- quality down, lightweight fabric, and clever backpacking trips and longer excursions at a Mid [$200/$269]: The Black Diamond Mids ble fabric, this tent has an amazing weight design of spiral, elastic seams, this sleeping great price. [Beta = 2 person, Mega = 4 person] are great to space ratio that most tents cannot beat. bag is especially comfortable for people like 2) Osprey Aether 60 Pack [$260]: This - Sleeping Bags [15 Degree Bags]: me who toss and turn and tend to feel con- backpack is relatively lightweight and com- less shelters are super packable and light- 1) Marmot Plasma 15 [$560]: Weigh- stricted in sleeping bags. ultralight alternatives to tents. These floor Avalanche education imperative for CC backcountry enthusiasts but we talked a lot about how unstable Little - most people who get caught are,” said Dick- SAWYER CONNELLY Italy and other chutes up there can be,” said rado. son. “Granted, experts still make mistakes, Guest Writer Gordon. courseIf you’re over unsure fifth block about break spending in Ouray, the Colotime but largely people make poor decisions.” Increasingly, CC students are opting to This past weekend, another group of CC and money on these classes, get out on an With “local legend” Dan Crossey generous- shred untracked backcountry snow instead folks participated in Level I Avalanche Train- of the usual Summit County Resort peaks. ing on Pikes. CC senior and backcountry ski leader Kiko powder stashes, increasing lift ticket prices, “Avalanche danger has been considerable SweeneyORC ski trip says first. all ORC backcountry ski poli- andly helping the ever-present students find allure their of way the tobackcoun the best- skiing, but how do students mitigate the or high for the past few weeks (and most of cies keep you out of avalanche terrain. try, more students than ever are choosing to risks?There are infinite benefits of backcountry the season),” said Patricia Chan, Assistant Di- ski out of bounds. Six people have died in Colorado this win- rector of Outdoor Education. break, the group “encountered a lot of “Monarch Pass is rapidly becoming the ter from avalanches, according to the Colo- “It was advantageous for [our Avalanche whumpingOn her recentand shooting hut trip cracks over fifthin the block San stomping ground for CC backcountry skiers,” rado Avalanche Information Center. Colorado Training class] to be able to see what that Juans, but nothing consequential because said Dickson. has led the nation in avalanche fatalities over looks like in the snowpack in different ar- [they] stayed well off slopes that had any po- If you’re interested in any avalanche train- the last 52 years. eas and why has that rating, instead of just tential to slide,” she said. ing, get in touch with someone in the Outdoor The majority of these deaths occur be- reading it online.” Chan had previously taken If after an ORC trip you decide you want to Education community and they can point tween December and April, with 16-30-year- an avalanche awareness class and was im- get into the mountains, experts encourage you in the right direction. Often, courses pro- olds the primary at-risk population. pressed with the AIARE Level I. “[The class] vided through CC are heavily subsidized for A majority of these deaths could be pre- really makes the information digestible and “Taking these trainings just makes you vented through education, which is exactly has found a very effective way at presenting eventaking more an AIARE aware course of how first. dangerous it is out Get educated and get safe! A few epic turns what 25 Colorado College students and staff and practicing the material,” she said. there and how poorly prepared and educated aren’tyour benefit. worth a life. have pursued over the past two months by Avalanche Training Level I assists with participating in Avalanche I and Avalanche II “recognition, awareness, and decision mak- classes. ing [skills]. It allows us to understand and Spring break trips in the works These programs are offered through CC recognize the dangers, resources for plan- DANA CRONIN Outdoor Education through the American In- ning ahead and preparing, and rescue sce- Staff Writer stitute for Avalanche Research and Education narios for if things go bad,” said Chan. Are you worried that Spring Break is in just a couple of weeks and you don’t have any (AIARE). Avalanche Training Level II steps things up cool plans yet? Or are you just curious what your outdoorsy peers are going to be up to Senior Hillary Gordon participated in the a notch. over break? Look no further – here is a compiled list of trip options, from urban agri- Level I Avalanche Training class through the The class “focuses on snow science, mul- culture to backcountry filmmaking. AIARE and the Pikes Peak Alpine School dur- tiple/deep burial rescue, detailed snowpack ing half-block. BREAKOUT “It was two evenings on campus in a class- BreakOut is a student group that oper- will meet with the Southern Utah Wilder- room and two days on Pikes Peak. At the saidanalysis Ritt and Kellogg field observations,Memorial Fund such Coordina as a full- ates under the umbrella of Outdoor Edu- ness Alliance and visit impacted sites in time, Pikes Peak had pretty minimal snow… torsnow Chris pit profileDickson. and Dickson weather took observations” the Level II cation and plans various weekend and the Moab area. Participants will the back- Spring Break service-based trips. In the pack through the greatly unexplored Hatch past, BreakOut trips have traveled to New Wash. The coolest part of this trip is that Mexico to volunteer at organic farms or - to Texas to play with puppies in a shelter. ited into an advocacy video to petition Con- This year, a BreakOut trip is driving all the gressthe entire to protect experience the Greaterwill be filmed Canyonlands. and ed way to New Orleans to work with an urban GLAMPING programming for local kids. The trip is Another group is planning on road trip- service-basedfarming non-profit but also that places runs emphasis educational on ping all around Utah. Through a combina- exploring the local area and learning more tion of “glamping” and backpacking for a about the culture. The trip will span the en- few nights, the trip will cover a plethora tire break and cost roughly $150. of National Parks and other spectacular Rayna Nolen, a freshman who plans to locations including Arches National Park, GREAT FOOD participate on this trip, is excited for the Zion National Park, Buckskin Gulch, Yellow experience. “I really enjoy helping people Rock, Bryce Canyon National Park, Goblin and making an impact on the lives of oth- Valley National Park, and Canyonlands Na- ers. I also can’t wait to explore an area that tional Park. Colter Fatt, who will be leading MADE FAST! is new to me,” she said. the trip, is excited to explore so many new places. BACKCOUNTRY SKIING “Several of these places have been on More interested in backcountry skiing? my college bucket list since freshman The ORC is also putting on a nine-day hut- year. It’s going to be awesome!” he said. to-hut trip in the San Juan Mountains. This exciting trip will depart on Thursday and TRAINING TRIPS travel to four huts in total: the Burn Hut, If you’re still in need of your Level II lead- the Ridgway Hut, the Blue Lakes Hut, and er training through the Alberg Leadership the North Pole Hut. This trip is geared to- Institute, there will be two trips headed to wards intermediate/advanced skiers with Utah to get that squared away. One will be previous skinning and backcountry ski- based in the Dirty Devil area, the other in ing experience, but all levels are welcome. Escalante. Lastly, if you’re interested in spending BACKPACKING SERVICE time adventuring on the river, there will The Southern Utah Stewardship Proj- be a combined Backcountry Level II and ect has space available for anyone inter- Whitewater trip.

trail building, environmental activism, For more information and to register andested more. in filming,Those on backpacking, this trip will canyons, spend for any of the ORC trips, visit the SUM- - MIT page or email the trip leader. If proach trail to the Pistol Whipped Wall in they’re full, you can still get on the wait- FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! Indiantheir first Creek, four Utah days and building potentially a new doing ap list! Don’t hesitate to take advantage of ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. some rock climbing in the area. Next, they these awesome opportunities.

February 28, 2014 “Being in a bathtub with Jackie Chan, I don’t know, it has a MASTURBATING WHILE LONELY: catalystnewspaper.com way of bonding you - I’ll tell you that.” - Owen Wilson Everyone does it p. 15 LLIFE Winston and the People of Colorado Springs

JACK BENHAM identity. Her poignant social commentary, Guest Writer about the meaning of individuality in our

Zadie Smith: A lensin herto sharp see comic voice,the one world in which she is I had never heard of Zadie Smith until Sam- notpackaged afraid andto be stratified blunt and modern revealing. world, lives Tezak, the Life Section editor, asked me to Myattend research and respond leading to up Smith’s to Tuesday talk at Tuesnight consistedday evening’s of me Visiting glancing Writer at her Series Wikipedia event. During her talk, Smith read an essay that page, reading a short piece she recently calledshe “literally “Ms. Odell just Among finished” the titled Corsets.” “Elegy In theon wrote for The New Yorker, and listening to a essay,the Country she addresses of Seasons” the problem and a short of explain story- phone interview of her on KRCC. ing to her future granddaughter society’s I strolled into Armstrong Theater about and her own inaction to combat global cli- ten minutes before the mate change. By the end of planned start and it was the essay, she has shrugged already packed. Clear- the fatalist stigma of “What ly, if this many people have we done?” and asks showed, she had to be herself, “What can we “good,” I thought. do?” Born to a black Jamai- In this essay, she rebukes can mother and a white the binary dynamic of the global climate change topic - and discovers a personal ditionalBritish black father, and Smithwhite desire for action. Instead of does not fit into the tra immediately taking a pro- up in the Brent borough action or no-action men- onracial the binary.outskirts She of grewLon- don. Her only childhood experience with cre- ontality, her Smithworld navigatestravels to herde- - cideinner that conflict action by is drawingneeded. ished novel with a main Addressing her future hy- characterative writing named is an Keanu, unfin pothetical granddaughter Photograph by Esther Chan after her Hollywood “Oh my goodness! I had a dog named Winston.” How did your Winston crush Keanu Reeves. her inaction jeopardizes get his name? “Oh, you know, something everybody goes like Winston Nevertheless, she was themakes future Smith of aconfront loved one. how Churchill? and I said no, my husband said he would quit smoking if a veracious reader as Photograph by Esther Chan The short story “Ms. we get the dog, he smoked Winstons. ... [This is] my daughter-in-law, a child. In college, she wrote three stories. Odell Among the Corsets” follows a middle- so I’ve known her for a lot longer than anyone. We are kindred spirits age black transvestite, Ms. Odell, on an out- when it comes to music.” What kind of music? “Roxy music.” about a childhood crush composes the en- ing to buy a new corset. The simple errand These short stories and an unfinished novel turns into a small odyssey that climaxes in SAM TEZAK a verbal standoff between Ms. Odell and Life Editor 2000.tirety of Smith’s writing career – until her the store owner, an older eastern European This past week, I made an as- sinceto congratulate appearing as first-year a guest writer Ruby first novel, White Teeth, was published in- man. The owner refuses to accept her mon- sumption. And though the age-old Samuels for her incredible work spread critical acclaim and became a best- ey and wants her out of the store immedi- saying goes, “When you assume, earned a position as a staff writer, Smith’s first published work won wide ately. With all the money on the counter, Ms. you make an ass out of you and me,” whichfor The has Catalyst made this me semester. feel this Shepe- three more novels, the most recent being Odell grabs the corsets, bursts through the I am certain that I only made an ass culiar excitement that surfaces NWseller. in Since2012 and White numerous Teeth, shearticles has and written no- stores door, runs down the street, and slips of myself. when I meet writers committed vellas for various magazines. Throughout on a patch of ice and lands on her face. The I sat down the other day with my to offering their lens on the world. her writing, she challenges racial and cul- ridiculousness of the simple errand gone good friend and one of CC’s most awry shows us that a city and society’s ex- talented writers, Andrea More, who on the world, Colorado College uniqueness of the individual and our inher- pectations can literally knock us down. recently helped write and produce hadSpeaking the privilege of offering of welcoming one’s lens tural divisions. She believes firmly in the- Her nuanced social critiques make us the student-made musical “Gala- one of the most important authors bitrary racial and cultural titles. laugh, and maybe sometimes feel sad, but pago.” During our chat, I quickly entFollowing power to in define the British ourselves literary outside tradition, of ar - dismissed a student written and I was fortunate enough to be cordance to our own likes and desires and performed play “Masturbating givenin the modernthe opportunity day, Zadie to Smith. join in does not wax poetic about philosophy on notthey by all standardized implore us to cultural define ourselvesnorms. in ac a dialogue with her and an inti- Smith’s writing focuses on social life. She James Dineen, without having seen mate group of English majors an it.While That Lonely,” is a dangerous written by position first-year to hour before the talk. Then again, be in when casting judgment. I should highlight that I was also I learned my lesson. Grudgingly, I fortunate enough to have signed decided to go and see the play my- up for Jane Hilberry’s Beginning JESSICA GURRENTZ Wagner and Koch are looking into open- Guest Writer self, though as my suspense built Poetry Writing Class, but if I start ing breweries in Europe as well as expand- as I waited for my ticket, my excite- there, god knows I won’t stop. Attention beer lovers! No longer is grape- ing locally around the states. It is the tenth ment and curiosity grew even more On top of that, a select group of fruit reserved for Rastall brunch to cure the with the passing days. CC student bands will be perform- previousStone night’s hangover.Brewing Now we have Pseudonymand currently distributes to 37 IPA different The play was a success, with states.largest Clearly,craft brewery these men in the know U.S. whatas of to2013 do seats and three nights of showing to create a high quality brew that is popular with an additional encore this past Facebooking this coming webpage weekend “CC atOut-of- “Shut the best of both worlds in The Stochasticity with such a wide variety of consumers. Wednesday. As I explain in my ar- Context”Up and Stopwas Makinglaunched, Sense,” and the Project Grapefruit Slam IPA. - ticle covering the play, Dineen and campus is preparing for another The Stochasticity Project Grapefruit Slam his two person cast comprised smashing year with Battle of the IPA is a product of the Stone Brewing Com I’veNow experienced. back to theIt is Slam:basically The a double Grapefruit IPA, of sophomore Holly Pretsky and Bands amongst a whole list of andpany Greg located Koch, in Escondido, two beer-loving California. business Stone describedSlam is one as of an the American more unique Double/Imperial tastes that other activities and events. menBrewing who, Co. between was founded the two by ofSteve them, Wagner have IPA. The color resembles a clear orange with changing my mind about “Mastur- Needless to say, this week and visited over 140 different breweries and batingfirst-year While Alex Lonely,” Sarche succeededby grabbing in the coming weeks will be fun- more than 30 beer-tasting festivals. width of foam at the top with a strong re- my eyeballs and ears and submers- packed, as we are kindred spirits The pair originally met in L.A. in the late tention.a golden The haze smell along embodies with about a zesty-citrus, a finger’s ing me in a dorm room only too bonded by the phenomenal op- 1980s and then again at a beer evaluation portunities we have been given at event class taught at the University of Cali- with a powerful grapefruit nose. It is a crisp Colorado College. Incredible work, Colorado College. fornia Davis. From there, they continued nosemalt, with and each a slight aspect caramel distinct aroma, from the finished next, youfamiliar three; to Imy cannot own saymy itfirst enough. year at Amidst this fun and continu- to keep in touch and ended up opening the which lets you take in each nose separately Minutes, days, weeks, and some- ally spontaneous weather, let’s be - and equally appreciate its diversity. times years pass in interesting in- conscious of our celebration and pany was awarded the title “All-time Top The taste is very similar to its smell. With of the bond we have the oppor- BreweryStone Brewing on Planet Company Earth” in by 1996. BeerAdvocate The com the initial moment of the beer passing over week of Block 6, the second week tunity to forge with one another. magazine in ‘08 and ‘09 as well as being your taste buds, a combination of grape- sproutedtervals. After with a eventsseemingly left andcalm right. first Now I’ll shut up before I stop mak- rated one of the most popular breweries in First, I would like to take the time ing sense. the states. BREWHAHA: page 15 14 February 28, 2014 L Jam out and get jiggy with four days of battle NICK DYE ◀ FUNKDOZER Staff Writer 8:10pm March 7 An all-freshman band whose music in- Next week, the annual Battle of cludes elements of soul, funk, rock and a

beginning on Wednesday. A patch- Bands will begin its first round adash set ofthat ska. offers We arean originalfive friends song, and a fewfive jam bands, rock/alt, electronica, classics,musicians. and We’ve one or carefully two (or three) concocted sur- jazz,work consistingfunk to space of everything disco, pintofrom bands, and aboriginal jazz, these - 27 bands will play and compete sic.prises. Come We prepared love playing to get together, down. and we in front of students and a panel of love watching people dance– toFunkdozer our mu judges. The four best bands will win an opportunity to play Llama- Photograph by Chauncey Crail palooza this year. There will be stu- dent bands with a little something ◀ THE DRUNK MOLLY EX- this year’s contestants speaking for PERIENCE for everybody. Here are some of 10:10pm March 6 • Named after the mythical creature Molly (last name themselves: omitted), The Drunk Molly Experience is DRUNK UNCLE back for its fourth Battle of the Bands ap- pearance. Led by guitarist Edward Cul- 9:10pm March 5 • We play jammy rock music, most of which is original music drummer General Palmer, and Collin written by Max Grossenbacher, a sopho- “Fastlen, singer Fingers” Frodo, Who, bassist this band Mark promises Hoppus, more here. The audience should expect to jam the f*** out. – Jesse Paul, singer/guitarist - Ben Justman, drummer to have your gluteus maximus movin’. Photo courtesy of Molly Rosenbaum MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE PARTY ◀ YOUJAZZ 7:40pm March 5 • A group of guys 8:40pm March 5 • Ancient prophe- - cies foretold that someday a great band tasies. Blend of west coast punk, main- would form to restore balance to the streamtrying to pop, relive and their soul. middle It’s “time school to prefan- - tend” you’re in middle school again. ing peace. YouJazz is probably not that band.universe, Instead righting it consists all wrongs, of the and holy bring war- riors of funk Phoenix McLaughlin, Wes KING– Cole DUCK Heathcott, singer/guitarist 10:40pm March 8 • What is it? Is it jazz? Is it funk? Is it cybergrind? It’s probably Becky, and Drew Kelly. Brandy, Nick Stevie, Evan Leevee, David cybergrind. King Duck, an eight-piece - YouJazz band comprised of four horns and four people in the rhythm section, will be Photo courtesy of YouJazz pleased to bring to the CC community ◀ TOUCHIT – Abe Mamet, french horn heavy lovin’ on stage. 10:10pm March 8 • SLEEPY MERSH We’re TouchIt. Formed in the extremely 10:40pm March 5 • A collaboration be- classic year of 2013, we playHowdy all sorts y’all. of tween producer “sleepy” James Farrell

- asrock one punk of the and dark alternative horses andfor thiswe like years to taland electronic singer/songwriter music centered Oliver “mersh”around get rowdy. We like to think of ourselves guitarHagelin, riffs the and act disney will feature tracks. experimen This origi- support. So come out and see us, enjoy nal style will weird you out! battle and we would love to gain your - Jack Douglas, lead singer/guitarist the tunes and vote TouchIt. Photo courtesy of TouchIt A sleep(ish) selektion- Oliver to Hagelin, soothe ur singer soul and stiumlate ur senses. ◀ THE RAISINS - James Farrell, producer 9:40pm March 5 • The Raisins are - RANDY AND THE REPTILES pean classical music, and traditional ex- 8:40pm March 6 • Featuring the traterrestrialheavily influenced folk sounds.by Americana, These stylesEuro all merge to create a music that is all at and sophomores, Randy & the Reptiles once amusing, arousing, and terrifying. funkadelic vibes of a variety of juniors hopes to just plain funk out. We’re play- Prince, upon hearing The Raisins for the ing some old-school tunes with some - new twists. Watch out for the accordi- sic I would put on when I want to make on and some mind-blowing harmonies first time, said: “This is the kind of mu - needed). So get up, get down, and spread TILES... but who is Randy?! yerfunky Moses love for to The my Raisins. own music” - Danny (citation Spon- duuuuuuuuudes!!! WE ARE THE REP - Eliza Densmore seller ON WEDNESDAYS WE Photograph by Kendall Rock WEAR PINK REFRIED JEANS DJ LOL KATZ 8:10pm March 8 • We may really want 7:40pm March 6 • Droppin’ the fresh 9:10pm March 8 • My name is DJ LoL- And these are just to name a few. to lose three pounds, our hair may be Katz, and I play hip-hop, pop, and dance We were unable to get in touch with beats, Refried Jeans is sure to funk you go here. But the name’s On Wednesdays up.grooves If our from tasty early licks ‘80s aren’t to new-ageenough todisco get and time periods, playing a selection of up for Battle of the Bands, but this Wefull Wearof secrets, Pink and– we’re maybe gonna we knockdon’t even your you hot, our denim getup will be enough modernmusic. I moveclassics through and afuturistic variety of dancestyles the rest of the bands that have signed eye candy to spice up your night. Pre- beats. The audience should expect to: 1. jam out, get jiggy, and get weird – its slight aftertaste of Finnish thrash pare to get frisky with Refried Jeans! Point to the window, 2. Point to the wall, mayevent the is bestnot onebands to win!miss. Prepare to socks off with our indie rock ‘n roll and - Gracie Rennecker metal.ALSO - JakPERFORMING:e O’Hare CHUCK SHEEN AND THE PLATOON (8:10,3. 3/5) I’ll leave • GRASSTRONAUTS the rest to your imagination. (10:10, 3/5) • E.T. AND THE JACK- SONS (11:10, 3/5) • DOUGHNUT WILSON (8:10, 3/6) • SUTPEN’S ONE (8:40, 3/7) • GOITER (9:10, 3/7) • THE HANK WILLIAMS ALL-STAR JAM TRIBUTE BAND (7:40, 3/8) • HEAVY PETTING ZOO (9:40, 3/8) • LIMP BISQUIK (11:10, 3/8) • SLEEPY JAMES (7:40, 3/7) • SUFFICIENT IODINE • MALE NURSE L February 28, 2014 15 BREWHAHA: Pale ale grapefruit slam No permission: “Masturbating While Lonely” Continued from page 15 or you losing your ability to stand SAM TEZAK following the last scene, I left room 106 fruit, orange, and citrus zest lin- up while consuming it. This is both Life Editor gers for just a few moments. This good and bad, but overall, I’m okay “Masturbating While Lonely…huh,” I experience is then followed by the with it. thought to myself as I pressed the edges fellin an into attempt contact, to hunt and Idown had theJames pleasure for an caramel and malt relationship The most unique aspect of the of a small white pamphlet scotch taped ofinterview. interviewing Though him I didthe notnext �ind morning. him, we mentioned in the nose. beer is the grapefruit peel. It is to the door. Down the aisle of bathroom Although at face value the question It sits slightly on the tongue af- certainly the most potent of the stalls in Worner and pasted on other terwards, but it helps to reduce smells and tastes, which is appro- spaces around campus, it seemed this how he initially dove into the playwrit- the sharpness that normally priate considering that it’s the play was inescapable. Did I plan on see- ingseems process. dull, II hadquickly to askrealized James that about the follows a malt beer. It is very advertised aspect of the beer. ing it? No. play’s holistic and genuine nature was in dry and hoppy, but not so bitter Normally with fruity beers, But I did. Fast forward to this past Sat- that the aftertaste overpowers I’m used to the experience of urday, I sat in another notoriously small personality. “There’s a theater in Denver, the grapefruit. other fruits added in order Slocum double, room 106. Twenty-two Curiousa large part Theater an expression on Lincoln of and James’ 8th overown There is a smooth balance to have a nice combination of us sat attentively in the center of the by Dazzle, two blocks to the west of that. between all of these aromas rather than just one strong room, some of us staring at one another But they have a playwright incubator that mix the nose and the from across the room, others like myself, called Curious New Voices. Essentially, taste without having one I would recommend looking vacantly at the ungainly wooden you stay there for a month and just write scent overthrow the other citrusadding �lavor. other fruits such dresser that I felt certain, would ob- aspects of the beer. as lemons or apricots to struct my view of the play. director for your show, cast it, and have The difference between the beer to add some va- 8:33 p.m. The lights shut off, and snap! aand stage at thereading end ofso themeaning month all they the actors�ind a this beer and other crafty riety to the mix. One of the bedside lamps, clamped to have scripts and they sort of halfway beers that I’ve tried is that In my opinion, one a baseboard on the bed in front of me, produce your show.” he said. it doesn’t lose its appeal to- downside to this beer is opens up a stream of yellow light. That, wards the bottom fourth of that you have to be a fan that’s where it all began. ous New Voices he wrote a play “Words the bottle. of grapefruit to enjoy it. First-year Alec Sarche shot up from ofJames Bliss” said which during details this period the livesat Curi- of Especially because the I am not suggesting that Charles Bliss and Shirley McNaughton bottle I drank was larger it shouldn’t be tried, but about how he doesn’t always think about who invented and pioneered the use of than an average bottle, it it is certainly an out-of- histhe �irstlong-distance bed, confessing girlfriend, to the though audience as blissymbolics to give a voice to cerebral was sold in pints. It was the-box beer whose bottle he closes his eyes, and stacks his feet palsy patients in the later 20th century. also stronger than most looks like it came out of a together right before bed, ay, there’s the After listening to him explain his play beers sitting at 8.20 per- chemistry lab rather than rub! That’s when the memories begin to and the background, I opened up my cent ABV. a brewery in Southern surface in his sleepy head. browser to listen to the “Mr. Bliss” Radio With a strong beer served California. Sophomore Holly Pretsky follows his Lab edition—I recommend this story to in large quantities, it can be act as the light snaps back off and hers everyone. Photo courtesy of Stochas- on, and reveals to the audience that she ticity Project doesn’t think about him then, she thinks dif�icult to put down with- about him all day. Tension builds be- Many differences lay between James’ out it either losing its �lavor tween Arthur and Ellie although it will [play]�irst play was and a biographical his second. playHe said, of some- “The be a few more scenes before they inter- one�irst that difference I do not inknow, process everything is the based �irst act. The play continued, two actors: Sarche what might have happened in certain Get them to the Greek and Pretsky performed as “Arthur” and situation.on research Whereas and trying this one to �igureis about out a “Ellie,” two college lovers competing RUBY SAMUELS whelming journey of the college experi- against the trials of separation during Staff Writer ence. freshmanHe began �inishing writing �irst the semester,play over I amwin- a In fact, contrary to the stereotype of terfreshman break with�inishing his two �irst friends, semester.” Alec and Amidst a multicolored sea of dread- the airheaded, party-animal, frat bro, Dineen,their �irst takes semester. the attendee “Masturbating by the While col- Holly, in mind as actors, which greatly ef- locks, plaid, and Nalgenes swinging from Looney reveals that fraternities are ac- carabineers, who would have guessed lar,Lonely,” the eyeball, written and by the �irst-yearear, and engages James fected how he wrote the characters into them with a phenomenal theatrical ride life. “Fraternities as a whole usually have nothing less than a tour-de-force located One of the most interesting points our CC campus? atually higher bene�icial average to GPA the community.than the average in the corners of our own campus. thatThese Greek students life �lows are within far from the thefabric boat of male students, most fraternities require Arthur and Ellie’s monologues convey interview was how he utilized silence shoe and polo shirt-wearing frat bros service work from all members each a certain nakedness and vulnerability that James communicated during the of American Pie or even other college semesters, and they instill in younger one may feel in a long-distance relation- the viewer. “My goal is that, I think that communities. Ryan Looney, President members a sense of responsibility when ship. The Skype sessions between them theand most darkness powerful to enableway to re�lectioncommunicate for of Kappa Sigma, wants this much to be they are pledges.” that highlight the luxuries of technology something to an audience is in the space clear: If Looney is correct, then fraternities and yet its faults, or even the quirks and between someone saying something and “While I believe I am a stereotypical foster a sense of responsibility in a com- last scene that inexplicably empowers someone saying something else. That’s member of a fraternity here at CC, I don’t munity that extends toward a responsi- where it is communicated. Planting a bility of self. relate to the characters, this play bleeds seed and showing them a poster. People age portrayed often in the media.” The aspect of community service as authenticity.the viewer to take the time to re�lect and respond to feeling that they are a part of believeThe public I �it the perception stereotypical of fratGreek boy im-life a part of CC’s Greek life is an impor- I won’t spoil the play any further, but it, you aren’t preaching them, and you on college campuses across the nation tant and impressive value to consider. are showing them.” he said. has been stained through publications Upon asking whether Kappa Sigma has And in the spoken words, such as Rolling Stone magazine, which provided him with a connection to the the “bookends” for silence revealed the atrocious fraternity hazing Colorado Springs community that other that are manifest in the play rituals at big schools, including Dart- students may not have access to, Looney such as Arthur and Ellie’s ex- mouth University. described an important fraternity mem- change of seemingly meaning- However, at CC, brothers and sisters ber who has been a local brother for 20 less words, “people were able are pledged through a process of accep- years. to insert their experiences in tance that focuses not only on enriching Todd Martz, a 41-year-old Wooglins those places” he said. Lastly, a pre-existing community on campus, employee with Down’s syndrome, has the audience was able to draw but also on developing relationships outlived his life expectancy by 21 years, meaning not only from these with the local community of Colorado perhaps due to the compassion and little verbal snapshots of the Springs. brotherhood offered by Kappa Sigma character’s relationship with How does Greek life mesh with the rest members from 12-5 p.m., four days a one another, but also from of the Colorado College community? week since 1994. miscellaneous items around “The student body as a whole tends The fraternity is also organizing to the set. to have very hit or miss perceptions of write letters to troops this week, and “Masturbating While Lone- CC fraternities… Kappa Sigma is really a they organize the annual chili cook off group of friends who can bond over this ly…huh,” I thought to myself. It’s a peculiar name for a play group and try to embody the four pillars charity of their choice. with only one masturbation our fraternity was founded on: Fellow- atAlthough Jack Quinn’s, I haven’t donating been able proceeds to get oth-to a scene. I don’t suppose that ship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Ser- er fraternities and sororities on campus scene embodies the rest of the vice,” Looney stated. to comment, Kappa Sigma is not the only play. Considering the title now, This kind of friendship, based on val- community on campus to use Greek life with the level of intimacy, gen- ues similar to CC’s Honor Code, provides as a venue for enlightened mutual members with a nurturing resource of uineness, and vulnerability re- Masturbating While Lonely Promotional Poster, cour- vealed in the play, it’s gold. identity and purpose in the often-over- CC: page 16 tesy of James Ryan Dinneen. 16 February 28, 2014 L Help-a-homie: Dumbo, yuking, and long-lost friends Dear Puke, es give slight priority to upperclassmen big questions. On the other hand, my parents are A CC first-year and junior answer the J: not expected to be the star player of the pretty pissed with me. I’m trying my One of my best guy friends tells me team,athletes, even so though don’t sweatyou might it yet. think You’re you best, and I just can’t get past it. How everything. He recently told me about blackout-ness Ask that manand forhis a past new jacket!meals all At do I handle my parents telling me I his newest hookup who he’s actually overthis point,your night.you’ve I’ddealt say with you hisdeserve absurd a need to step it up with my teacher tell- starting to fall for. I should be happy little TLC... maybe in the form of a super giveare. Yourit time coach and you’llis still get scoping there! out who ing me that my grades don’t reflect my for him, but the only problem is that I works well together and who doesn’t… intelligence in the class? don’t think she is chill and I know that WinterFest. One of my friends from home is com- - Sincerely, Am I Dumb or Smart? he can do way better. Should I tell him sweet retro thrift shop jacket to rock at ing to visit this weekend. I should be how I feel about her or just let him do F: super excited, but I’m just not. We Dear Dumbo, what he wants? aren’t as close as we used to be, and I I actually disagree… Although I am feel like it’s going to be awkward. Just kidding, you aren’t dumb. - Biting My Tongue sorry that you had to deal with that, I J: Clearly your teacher sees your intelli- think it’s a manageable task to wash- - The Awkward Homie Dear Biting, your own jacket. I definitely wouldn’t - class. Parents can often focus in on the want someone to bring me a puke-cov importancegence in the of reflection grades above of your the work impor in- J: If you guys talk about everything, it’s ered jacket from a night I didn’t remem ber at all and ask me to wash it. That’s that’s a different story. Call him up and J:Dear To Awkward,be honest, having friends from the main focus in high school. If your the best he can. This is especially true if just rude. However, if he’s a jerk… well, fair to let him know that he’s not doing tance of learning, especially when that’s You probably have a completely differ- - demand a damn jacket! you know she could be kind of sketchy I’m a freshman athlete. Ever since enthome life come here to than visit youis always do back awkward. home, teacher says you’re doing fine, listen to doubt,and make but himalso aexpress worse to person your byfriend be I got here, I’ve been working my ass thathim oryou’ve her! learnedI know aso lower much GPA regardless can be thating with you’re him. happy Give her for the him…and benefit ofthink the off! I haven’t missed a single practice, scary, but won’t you be happier knowing I workout every single day, and have and if you haven’t spent much time with- them recently, it might be a little weird before totally cutting out every other girl even shown up to every early morning ofF: what the number says? at first. A good thing is that you’ll prob onthat campus. he would really consider his options workout session (I am NOT a morning that you are giving 100 percent to your person). But my hard work doesn’t themably spend around, the introducing majority of thethem time to yourwith I agree with J. As long as you know friends,them walking and going around out campus, to parties. showing You F: seem to be paying off. I haven’t been be too. Their relationship hardly affects receiving as much playing time as I class, that’s all that matters. Although As long as he’s happy, you should believe I deserve. What more can I do? you keep busy enough! your grades might not reflect it, even- won’t really have time to be awkward if allyyour care professor about theis acknowledging class, and in the that. end, It you at all anyways. Let him do what he - Frustrated F: If your friend feels comfortable seems like you are working hard and re wants, unless the relationship starts- you, then you must have some special to get messy. Only interfere when you Dear Frustrated, that’s all the matters, right? Put it this enough to come all the way here to visit anknow expert something at smiling might and hurt nodding him. Othand connection that is still in tact. Don’t guaranteeway – in ten you’ll years remember you definitely a thing won’t or erwise, keep your mouth shut. Become J: Have you considered talking to your remember your cumulative GPA, but I there’s bound to be some. Instead, fo- quickly changing the subject! worry about the awkwardness, though two from this class. The kid I’m hooking up with threw coach? Often times, they will look to cus on catching up with your old friend up all over my jacket while we were younger players who are dedicated as who is going out of his/her way to come out at a party. He was blackout and very strong substitutes for when their spend the weekend with you. It seems I was covered in vomit with a ruined timestar players to be a partneed of a thisbreak. team. However, If you start you like you two have a lot of that to do! coat. He doesn’t remember it at all, are giving up a significant amount of So, I keep getting pretty shitty and I think I should ask him to help me grades in my class compared to how I pay for a new one or at least clean it ifto you feel don’t like it’s think not it’s worth paying it, you off. have the usually do, but my teacher constantly for me. Is that bad? right to speak up. Don’t waste your time emphasizes how little grades matter in the realm of life and that I should F: - Sincerely, Covered in Puke stop worrying because I’m doing fine. Our Help-a-homie writers, from left to right: begun, it’s still early. Often times coach- Anonymous. Photo by Kendall Rock. Presuming that your season has just

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