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Volume 93, Issue 5 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 Thursday Thrills LaserQuest Ben Closson Staff Reporter
120 Students signed up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 21 to go shoot each other with Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiations. The concept was so wildly popular that even though many who signed up didn't show up, over 130 participants climbed into two buses and one Regis van to ride their way to glory. The bus ride from Regis to LaserQuest was noisy. It sounded an awful lot like a South American soccer team on their way to a match or home from a victory, except with the singing in English instead of Spanish. When the students arrived, all waited around for some time, wonder ing what to do. There was punch and lemonade available, as well as pretzels and other "munchable handsnacks". Continued on page 2
Photo by Angela Shugarts As the flu season approaches, the Student Health Center staff are ready to help stop the spread of the illness by offering flu vaccinations to students. The NEWS/FEATURE Student Health Services office is located in the Coors Life Directions Center near the Career Services office. Internship Highlight Regis student swims with the Regis takes a shot at the flu fishes at Downtown Denver Aquarium - Page 3 Candace Powell So far this school year the Student were administered to students. StaffReporter Health Center has administered This number is down from the approximately 450 flu shots. Faculty 700-800 shots that were given last FEATURE Flu season is setting in and the Diversity Week 2010 is here close quarters of the Regis dormitories Vaccinations are so common people forget allow students to easily trade germs. A preview of diversity events to Contagious viruses like the flu are what the actual disease looks like and they come - Page 4 active year round, but as the fall and winter roll around students are more don't realize how important it is [to get vulnerable to them. With the weather getting colder, people are spending immunized]. PERSPECTIVES more time inside and in closer proxim received the majority of the immuniza year. This is most likely because of the Assessing the 2010 elections ity to each other, causing germs to spread. tions given, and only 150 of the shots H1N1 threat of 2009, which scared Jimmy Sengenberger explains many people into receiving a vaccina the election results and their tion. Less and less people are getting implications. - Page 6 vaccinations each year. Stefany Cartensen, nurse practitioner at Regis University, says, "People forget. ARTS/CULTURE Vaccinations are so common people ASN Halloween Highlight forget what the actual disease looks like and they don't realize how impor Alpha Sigma Nu members tant it is [to get immunized]." sweeten the spooky Halloween Vaccinations have gotten a lot of season at the Children's bad publicity through the media, and Museum "Trick Or Treat many people believe that immuniza tions can cause autism or other dis Street" for service project. - eases. "There is a fear about not know Page 11 ing what is in the vaccine. A small, por tion of people may be effected by [the side effects], but it could also be from SPORTS something else," says Cartensen. Student Health Services is still Freshman Rangers win 2-0 offering flu vaccinations to students against New Mexico advancing for $20.00. Health Services also offers in the RMAC Tournament - vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Photo by Angela Shugarts Meningitis, HPV, MMR, Tetanus Page 8 Student Health Services offers a wide range of reading material to help the Regis community learn Diphtheria and Tetanus Diphtheria how to stay healthy this winter season. Information about the health care clinic here at Regis as well Pertussis. as urgent care centers is also available so students, faculty and staff are aware of all options to recieve Continued on page 2 medical treatment. 2 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 NEWS Shot at the flu continued from on staying healthy by getting lots of LaserQuest continued from sleep, eating well, washing their hands front page front page and getting the flu shot. Cartensen says, "If you are sick, stay home. Don't ... Eventually, in an effort to get things Medical Assistant for Regis push yourselves, because nobody else going, a worker called out for anyone University health services, Judi wants your cold." Contact the Highlander interested in playing the first round to Trumble, states, "I think it is very Student Health Services is open 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop I-8 come get an "activation key" on a first important for college students to get Monday through Friday from 7:30 Denver, CO 80221 come first-serve basis. the vaccine, because people are in such a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (however it is closed Many students scrambled to get in close contact and some vaccinations during lunch). For more information highlandersubs @gmail.com have eradicated diseases out there." line first, butting in front of each other, call (303)458-3558 or use the link This flu season Student Health not minding the crowd touchy-feely under Student Life on Regis.edu. dynamics. However, one group of stu Services would like students to focus dents patiently waited on the far end of the room for the crowd to die down before getting into line. When told they could not bring purses and other personal belongings
into the "maze, n students were direct ed to deposit such things in a random side-room. It seemed that the room is obviously used primarily for children's parties consisting of pizza, soda, cake and ice cream during birthdays. The night dragged on for Our Mission: some, but for others seem to go by in As the staff of the Regis Universi an instant. Some students climbed i-weekly publication, the Highlander, onto the bus hours before the building e intend to serve the campus and th closed. Once 50 students were ready eighborhood by providing a foru to be driven back to campus, they took or news, information and explorin off. Other students played a few more 'deas. rounds before being instructed to Our publication is designed to cul leave. ivate awareness, understanding an Overall, most students ialogue about matters of communi appeared to have had a really good portance. time, and were excited that this Fall Semester thrill tradition has been con Photo by Angela Shugarts Student Health Services, pictured above, is inside the Coors Life Directions Center. Upon entering Editor-in-Chief tinued from previous years. from the west doors the office can be seen directly to the right before the Career Services Office. Amber Alarid
Associate Editor LPE's Communication Department Pizza Advising Angela Shugarts Luncheon a Success News Editor Corey Holten Dr. Janna Goodwin ship and study abroad offices present, they're interested. Associate Professor of "students were able to make informed In addition, Allyson Morrison Communication decisions on courses and make sure talked about the range of available Perspectives Editor that they stood on track for gradua summer classes on campus and Study Jimmy Sengenberger Incoming majors, minors and sea tion," says Senior LPE member Abroad Coordinator Mary Cook, gen soned Communication students gath Dyana Gutierrez. erated enthusiasm, encouraging stu ered around tables in Carroll Hall's Lynne Montrose, who coordinates dent to spend time studying abroad Events Editor Regis Room on Monday Nov. 1 at the the Academic Internship Program for through one of the many international Emily Sloan Communication Pizza Advising students, spoke about the importance programs the Study Abroad Office Luncheon to enjoy good food, conver of "real-world" experience, especially provides. Faculty Advisor sation and receive academic advice for Communication graduates looking The luncheon, which functions as Dr. Leonardo Palacios from Communication faculty. for jobs. Senior LPE member Melissa a social event as well as a pragmatic The Communication Department Piazza says "the luncheon on Monday one, demonstrates the kind of depart Staff Reporters likes to get majors and minors togeth was very informative and fun! It was mental community spirit of support Mae Buer er in the same room around advising exciting to hear about all the classes and encouragement that helps to Ben Closson time to hand out materials, offer help being offered. I also really enjoyed make Regis the warm, student-cen Michael DeGregori to students looking at their course hearing about the internship opportu tered learning environment that it is. Ciara Gallagher schedules and to highlight study nities from Lynne Montrose as well as "The laid back environment made the Katie King abroad, summer program and intern from my colleagues first hand experi process much less stressful, which is Ross Lehuta ship possibilities. ences at previous internships." unlike any other form of advising I've Madelon Morin "I'm a Junior this year so it was Montrose explained the many been to," says Cabanting. very helpful to have the handouts golden opportunities that exist in Kate Newell Candace Powell telling what classes were required and Denver, New York, Washington and Angela Shugarts also contributed to Kelly Rogers when they were offered, that way I around the country for students to this article. could make sure I was on track for my learn about the industries in which Anna Supinski last semesters leading up to gradua Kiersten Swanson tion," says Kristen Cabanting '12. After many years, the now-iconic "Comm Department Pizza Advising Our policies regarding submis Luncheon" draws a crowd. Last sions and editorials from the Monday's event, sponsored and community: organized by the Communication Honor Society (Lambda Pi Eta) mem Submissions are encouraged from o bers, was a smashing success. readers. Email submissions to This is LPE's first year hosting the [email protected] for con luncheon, but LPE Chapter President sideration. All submissions will be Angela Shugarts thinks it will become reviewed to ensure suitability of con an LPE tradition. "It's a great event," tent and quality of thought. Editorials she says, "It provides Communication are the opinions of the author, and students with an opportunity to hone therefore may not necessarily reflect their areas of interest academically the views of Regis University or the and professionally by working with Highlander. faculty in a fun environment. LPE members were excited to coordinate the event this year as a way to give back to the Regis community and sup port the fantastic Communication fac ulty." By having students, professors , . . . . Photo by Angela Shugarts Dr. Arne G Schwmd and Commumcation semor Anna Magee wave to the camera during the LPE and representatives from the intern- Communication Advising Luncheon held Monday. SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY,NOVEMBER9,2010-3 Internship Spotlight 2010 Sharks and eels and stingrays oh my! Ben Closson A: I went over a lot because it is a min- Staff Reporter imum of 16 hours a week for the first semester and 20 hours a week for the Staff Reporter Ben Closson sits second semester. I was the first person down with sophomore Nicolette Mineo to ever do two semesters of an aquarist to talk about her internship experience internship there and I acquired over with the Downtown Aquarium. 260 hours.
Q: Can you describe for me exactly Q: How does the internship relate to what you did for your internship? I your major? Does it expose you to hear rumors that it included diving things you have learned about in class? into tanks to feed eels and sharks. And A: First of all, I plan on ending up with one annoying night of naming each a Bachelor of Science in Marine individual stingray... Biology (even if I have to study in A: Yes, part of my internship involved Australia to do so!). But aside from diving into the shark tank to feed the that, this internship helped me gain a saw nose sharks, eels, and southern superb amount of knowledge and stingrays. Volunteer divers are allowed experience in general. In this field to do this as long as they have a rescue there is so much information that you diving certification and are trained are always learning something new properly to do so. As intern at the and exciting. This internship gave me a Mineo is seen her hard at work maintaining aquarium habitats at the Downtown Aquarium here in aquarium you are required to complete great head start on what is to come in Denver,CO. a project of your choice but it has to be my future. can improve even if I did everything beneficial to the aquarium as well. My aquarist staff. I am considering going right because she said the best way to project was creating a stingray identifi for a second internship at the Denver Q: Do you have an funny stories from move forward is by continuing to cation system for the aquarist. I had to Zoo, and/or at the New York your experience so far? improve yourself. She was always Aquarium. capture, tag and record the id numbers A: While working on my project for the watching how I presented myself, of 30 female stingrays that are located first time I was wearing waders and my whether she was around or not. Q: Finally, you give us the general in the ray tough exhibit at the aquari can uniform in the water. I didn't realize However, she still made the internship "Dos and Don'ts" of having an intern um. that the stingrays like to swim really a fun interactive learning experience. ship? fast between my legs. Well, they did, A: Sure! Q: Is it a paid internship? and this had enough force to take me Q: What has been your favorite Do: A:No. out! I got completely soaked from head moment so far? Try to work independently (but if to toe, which is why I now where a wet A: My favorite moment is by far get you aren't sure about something Q: How did you find the internship? suit every time I go into that tank! ting to feed and play with the octopus. always ask!). A: Regis Career Services. Thank you I love her!! Go above and beyond what you are Lynne and Joy!!! Q: How would you recommend getting asked to do and show that you care. such a good internship? Q: What moment did you like the If you get an aquarist position: Q: What advice would you give to A: Basically the better you make your least? Bring a lot of hand sanitizer because internship-seekers to get such a cool self look the more likely you are to get A: Cleaning out reptile tanks ... Gross!! cutting up fish for feedings smells real internship? where you want to go ly bad. A: Do something you're passionate Q: Are you still working at your intern Don't: about and don't stop until you get it! Q: What is your supervisor like? ship? Use a cell phone at all while you A: My supervisor was sweet but she A: I just finished my second semester work! Q: Do you meet the required 120 also helped me learn a lot. On my eval there. I am now volunteering there as a Bring friends and family in with hours? Go over? Do less? uations she would always put on how I diver and I am also helping out the out approval Reflections on an internship experience Amber Alarid my professional and social lives to update and expand the Colorado Everyone at Regis still has time to Editor-in-Chief crossed when I went to work events Grants Guide, allowing non-profits have an experience like this and I and saw what DC networking is all across Colorado to find a comprehen encourage every student to do so. If Ask any senior and there is bound about. sive compilation of grants. After going you are a senior get on the ball and to be something that stands out in his I went to luncheons and balls and through this process myself at the look for a short internship over winter or her mind from the time spent at enjoyed gourmet appetizers and a Trust it means a lot to me to be able to break, and or the spring. If you are an Regis. I have been fortunate enough to party-like atmosphere; yet, while I was take part in helping organizations find underclassman take advantage of have many great times at Regis that I living the high life in a sense, I was what they need to be successful. opportunities that place you even more will remember for years to come. One meeting current senators, CEOs and From my internship experience I out of your element such as taking an of the greatest things I have done is ambassadors among others. You never have made plans for my future and I internship abroad or Washington, DC participating in the Academic knew when a casual conversation have dreams bigger than I ever could as I did. Internship Program. around the desert tray could turn into have imagined before my internship Build your resume and impress In the spring 2010 semester I a discussion about goals and job experience in DC. future employers by taking an intern made one of the hardest and most opportunities. As a result of the expe The support of the Academic ship, but also use the experience to rewarding decisions of my life thus far. rience, I have had the chance to take Internship office has also been invalu grow as an individual on a journey that I moved to Maryland, taking a full time on another non-profit internship this able and I hope many students will involves more than a career path. I internship in Washington, DC with a semester. take advantage of it. Among many oth have amazing friends that I have made non-profit called the Trust for the Building upon my experience ers, Academic Internship Director through my internships and I have National Mall. Through the searching for grants with the develop Lynne Montrose and Administrative mentors that have taught me a lot and Washington Center Internship ment team at the Trust, I now research Assistant Joy Detra have helped me there is no way I could have had that Program (TWC) I took a full time potential grants for other organiza through the whole process and have experience without taking advantage internship and two classes. However, tions. This semester I work at the encouraged me to take the leap in all of the Academic Internship Program my time in DC was not just about work. Community Resource Center (CRC), my internships. Montrose and Detra here at Regis. One of the best things DC taught an organization which offers support have never let me settle and no matter me was that work and learning can be and resources to local non-profits. how out of reach I think an internship entertaining and social. Often times My main goal for this internship is or career path may be. INROADS Internship Opportunity Amber Alarid On Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 4:00 p.m. credited towards one's major. Whether or not you are able to Editor-in-Chief (Main Hall 333) several organizations Some internships even offer paid make it to the internship fair there is will be on hand to speak to students positions which are in addition to the still time to find a spring or summer With the job market as tough as it about all that an internship can offer. college credit each student recieves. internship. Director of Academic is, students are looking for to get the Among these things is experience on a Some majors even require some form Internships Lynne Montrose is avail most of their education in order to resume, interview and application of internship in order to graduate. able to discuss internships on a one on obtain a great job upon graduation. In skills and networking. In addition to the opportunities basis with students. honor of Diversity Week, the Academic Internships are available for stu here students are also able to spend a To make an appointment contact Internship Office is holding an infor dents from every major at any stage of semester in Washington, DC, New the Academic Internship Office at mation fair for students of color to find their college career. Before junior year York, or at another Jesuit university to (303)964-5493 or stop by the Coors internships in order to build resumes internships can be taken for elective complete an internship. The possibili Life Directions Center. impressive to future employers. credit, after that internship can be ties are endless. ,...
4 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 FEATURE • our house" Regis community to explore how "the world 1S at Diversity Week 2010 Angela Shugarts Regis' Diversity mission statement and Associate Editor became the cornerstone of Diversity Week as more than 10 committee This fall major changes are being members from across all three schools made to the annual Diversity celebra- and university services, began to plan tion here at Regis University, a tradi- the event over the summer. The con tion for the past six years. Rather than ference theme aims to promote a grow a one day affair, the festivities have ing consensus in society that claims stretched to encompass a full five days diversity is all around and impacts from Nov. 15-19. The event includes a everyone of all cultures and back series of speakers, class lectures, pan- grounds, says Del Real. els and markets that address issues of "[The theme] flows from the explo- diversity. ration of different issues and cultures Classrooms are opened to the and it is about being at 'home' with Regis community and students, faculty those differences ... It's about examin and experts are speaking on campus. ing your interior and having that in~u This is primarily due to popular ence resonate within you beyond Just "The general student should be interested in the story of the person sitting next to them in class that they don't know ... " walls groups, demand from the greater Regis com accepting [difference] but having it of the Regis bubble, Diversity Week crack stereotypical jokes and have a munity who wanted to expand student influence your life," says Barajas '11. committee members hope students difficult time discussing certain topics, participation and learning opportuni The theme seeks to frame individuals will examine themselves introspective- it is an indicator there is much work to ties related to diversity education. mindset in a manner that fulfills the ly and in relation to others by actively be done. "It is just one step in this long "There was a lot of richness that was conference's objectives to provide participating in the events for the journey of understanding, acceptance covered in one day so [expanding it to exposure, solicit engagement and facil week. and appreciation towards inclusion," a week] gave us a lot more opportunity itate dialogue among members of the Part of the purpose of Diversity echoes Del Real. for programming and focuses for Regis community. Nadal's claim is, in Week is to attempt to build a more The educational component alone diversity," says Adam Barajas, director many regards timeless, as society con inclusive community among Regis stu- should draw the Regis community to of multicultural affairs of RUSGA. tinues to become more dynamic, more dents, staff and faculty. Even though attend the series of events during Extending Diversity Week pro diverse and more global. "Diversity is Regis appears to be diverse on many Diversity Week and Mitchell and vides students with the opportunity to good business. Diversity is necessary "Diversity should be alive every minute of every learn about issues of diversity in a safe, for companies who want to be innova academic environment where diversity tive as well as relevant," says Del Real. day to everybody." is not just something you learn about it In asking Regis' question "How in one class but ".. .in philosophy class, ought I to live?" Diversity Week seeks levels, Diversity Week aims to attend Barajas encourage students to seize the in economics, in the things that we do to challenge the Regis community to to concerns that are often ignored and opportunity to learn. "It's a safe place every day but don't think about," says frame and discuss that question within go unseen on campus. "Ignoring some to explore differences and commonali Sandra Mitchell, assistant vice presi the context of living in a diverse com thing doesn't mean that we appreciate ties," says Mitchell. dent for diversity. Diversity Program munity both on campus and in the it and to give attention to the beauty In addition, Diversity Week coor l Coordinator Sonia Del Real confirms world. "The general student should be and amazing aspects of culture is dinators hope to open the doors to the week long event allows the external interested in the story of the person something that needs to happen and everyone during the week so students and internal Regis community to take sitting next to them in class that they continue to happen at Regis," says can revitalize their responsibility and part in living and learning diversity. don't know. A part of every person's Barajas 111. In order to express the commitment to understanding, This week will allow the Regis commu story is their identity and cultural complexity of diversity, "we have to accepting and serving one another on a nity to "see how diversity issues are background. In order to fully answer acknowledge the fact that not everyone daily basis. "Diversity Week doesn't effecting society so that we as mem the question 'How Ought I to Live?,' feels at home even at Regis... We want end on Friday," says Barajas '11. "It's bers of this society can find common especially in a community, Regis stu to open the doors and build a more something that is always present." As ground to create an environment of dents need to be able to understand inclusive community that includes human beings "we owe it to ourselves appreciation," stresses Del Real. where everyone comes from. [That everything that is outside and inside," to go beyond just a week," says The theme of Diversity Week was includes understanding] the person says Mitchell. Mitchell. Diversity Week should be adopted from Jeronimo Nadal, S.J., living next to them and those on a She continues noting that when everyday,just as learning occurs every \ who claimed "We are not monks!. ..The global level as well," affirms Barajas. individuals and society at large contin day. "Diversity should be alive every world is our house!" This quote reflects By looking within and beyond the ue to deliberately overlook particular minute of every day to everybody." Rules of inclusion: how we can begin to break down barriers Sonia Del Rel take responsibility for our own atti ability to recognize and manage our responsibility of the attitudes of others Contributing Writer tudes towards others and our chil emotions as well as others' emotions. by looking at a person's potential. dren's attitudes, which they develop by In other words, living with emotional The fifth and final rule of inclusion is Shortly after the election of Barack watching us. So, in response to this I intelligence requires us to consider to see the big picture. Consider that Obama as the first African American am challenging others to live by what I how the other person may feel in a cer what we do today does have an impact president there was a controversial am calling the Rules of Inclusion. tain circumstance by asking the ques on our tomorrow. Are we then passing report issued by the Department of These rules are designed to help us tion of yourself, "What must it feel like on our stereotypes, biases and preju Homeland Security, which detailed the change our own attitude towards those to be the only African American in a dices to others unsuspectingly? The assessment over the threat of an who are different than we are. predominately all white institution?" next generation of diversity leaders increase in the recruiting efforts of We all have some apprehension Or, "What must it feel like to have to lie will be the children who are watching right wing extremist groups as a result towards those who are different. It to your family and friends about your us today. How do we want them to of the election and the poor economy. does not matter if it is someone who is sexuality and feel like you can't be behave? Do we want to be responsible A barrage of headlines both on televi GLBT, African American, yourself in any circumstance?" for their outdated attitudes or their sion news programs and newspapers Latino/Latina, or someone who is dis The third rule of inclusion requires forward thinking approach to diversi further confirms the rise in hate crimes abled. However, someone's differ us to understand the facts and accept ty? on people of color, race, ethnicity and ences should not prevent us from the empirical data that diversity and The five rules of inclusion make up the sexual orientation. What does it take treating each other with respect, digni inclusion elevates all of us to greater pledge that we can commit to live by to to change people's attitudes? ty and equality. heights. Diversity and the inclusion of change the world one person at a time. In other words, how do we teach The first rule is to share our personal diversity helps an organization become So, pledge to live the five rules of inclu our children to accept the differences stories to each other. In this way we more competitive. We also know that sion by sharing your personal story of others when all they see is a volatile are able to find the commonalities and when we foster an environment of world where we are living out our bias the similarities so that we can begin to with others and by living with emo inclusion we enrich our own experi tional intelligence and understanding es, prejudices and racist attitudes on see that we are all connected in some ence. television and in film? The approach to way. The more we know someone's the facts and by taking responsibility The fourth rule of inclusion is to and lastly, by seeing the big picture to finding a response to this question struggle or challenges the better able take responsibility for our own actions begins with the belief that every socie we are in our ability to relate to them. help remove the obstacle to equality attitudes and beliefs. Look beyond for all. These five rules will allow all of ty has been blessed with those who Thus, we begin to remove those barri stereotypes. Question our biases and have realized that something is wrong ers that prevent us from acceptance. us to change the world one person at a prejudices that still impact our ability time. in the village with the way we treat The second rule is to live with to relate to one another. Looking each other. We, as humans, need to emotional intelligence, which is the beyond stereotypes is the key to taking • FEATURE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010-5 Diversity Week 2010 schedule of events
Enriching identity through diversity Sandra Mitchell focused upon supporting underrepre- means differences. It should not be recognized and welcomed as positive Assistant Vice President of Diversity sented students (especially women and used synonymously with the word contributions. students of color) to help them to bet- goal, although as our institutions focus Exploring differences expands Diversity (\da-'var-sa-te, di-\), n. ter "fit in" to the university environ- more closely on diversity work, this is thinking. Speaking honestly and lis 1: the condition of being diverse : ment. Often this work is viewed as often the case. Instead, diversity can tening deeply (i.e. striving for under VARIE1Y; especially: the inclusion of charity and thus no distinction is made be viewed as a necessary component standing rather than simply political diverse people (as people of different between diversity and charity. But for excellence by bringing in perspec correctness) leads to the beginning of races or cultures) in a group or organi- diversity in the 21st century calls for tives based on the experiences of understanding and respect that is at zation
6 -TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010 PERSPECTIVES Assessing the 2010 elections: A rebuke to President Obama?
Jimmy Sengenberger cent, a result stemming entirely from Perspectives Editor the way in which Bennet managed to manipulate the dialogue in this race. No matter how you slice it, the Indeed, Bennet accomplished two 2010 elections are undoubtedly for the tasks. history books. My fellow Republicans First, he successfully distanced propped it up as a victory of 1994 pro himself from Barack Obama, who portions and a referendum on endorsed and campaigned for him President Obama; Democrats saw it as during the primary and tried to dis the result of an anti-incumbency swing courage Bennet's primary opponent, and the perenial economic ditch. The Andrew Romanoff, from challenging results are mixed, but Republicans the incumbent senator in a primary undoubtedly came out the big winners. match-up. Bennet avoided unpopular But how, specifically, should we assess Obama like the plague. At no point the election results? · during the general election did the president himself campaign here; Colorado Outcomes moreover, Bennet said nothing of Since we're in Colorado, let's start Obama's support for him except when with what took place here and why asked. things turned out the way they did. To Second, and most importantly, he do so, there are several key races to managed to paint Buck as an "extrem ist" in ways that caused even the left Photo by Jimmy Sengenberger consider: governor, U.S. Senate, the Attorney Scott Gessler declares victory as Colorado's next Secretary of State at the Colorado other statewide offices, and the state leaning Denver Post, which endorsed Republican Party celebration. The party took place on election night last Tuesday, November 2. legislative races. Bennet, to declare his attacks "dark of-context manipulations of his cam- parable to 1994. The swing in the U.S. paign statements came back to haunt House was a whopping 61 votes today Women were critical in this election, and exit him. Bennet won on Buck's perceived and 54 in '94. Republicans also gained polls show that the Bennet to Buck ratio of failings, not Bennet's own strengths. six Senate pickups; there were eight in Other Races: Though Hick and '94. Whereas the GOP picked up ten women voters was 56 to 42 percent. .. Bennet won their races, Republicans governors this year, they also lost four secured several critical victories. to the Dems; in 1994 they gained ten and alarmist" and "unfair." Bennet Governor: The victor in the Candidates Scott Gessler and Walker but lost just one. But while they won Colorado governor's race was decisive spent millions of dollars on advertise Stapleton won Secretary of State and 20 state legislatures in '94, they're set ments which inaccurately suggested ly Democrat John Hickenlooper, the State Treasurer, respectively, and to gain 23 this year-more than 500 that Buck wanted to eliminate student mayor of Denver. This was not sur Attorney General John Suthers seats. These victories are critical for loans, the Department of Education prising to most analysts. Just months secured reelection. These are big wins redistricting next year. and Social Security and, most especial ago, 2010 was supposed to be the year for Republicans and mean that The House, Senate, governor and ly, that he is an ultra-prolifer when it the Republicans took back the gover Hickenlooper will be surrounded by state legislative results thus render norship after four years of Democrat comes to abortion. Republicans in his administration. comparisons to 1994 as mixed, but still While the abortion question is up Bill Ritter, who declined to run for Plus, Republicans narrowly took decidedly strong. for debate, the first three were patent reelection. But the Republican nomi back the State House and are just one Regardless, the 2010 elections ly false, as the Post pointed out way nee, Dan Maes, disintegrated under vote away from controlling the State clearly serve as a stunning rebuke to back in September. Despite the bla the weight of his own lies and decep Senate-this all two years after Barack President Obama and his policies. Yes, tant falsehoods, Bennet kept hammer tion, prompting former Congressman Obama waged an 11-point victory in there was an anti-incumbent swing, Tom Tancredo to jump third-party and ing the deceptive claims, with particu Colorado. Success for Colorado but Republicans only lost seven previ attempt to save the day. lar emphasis on the personhood issue. Republicans came at a hefty price-but ously-held congressmen or governors it still reaped huge rewards in these to the Dems; it wasn't incumbency. other votes. Yes, with unemployment still above 9.5 percent and financial wor- GOP Victories Across America ries aplenty, the economy is top on The brightest spot in this election people's minds. But Obama's poli for Republicans is the hurricane in the cies-particularly the failed $1 trillion U.S. House of Representatives. in stimulus spending, which most Whereas in the 1994 "Republican Americans see as too much good, debt Revolution," Republicans picked up 54 financed money gone after bad-play House seats, this time scored the into all of that. The stimulus package biggest gains in 70 years-taking over a itself entailed $800 billion in spending whopping 61 seats and ousting Nancy on the economy that most voters Pelosi as Speaker. Two of these pick- viewed as wasted. And after two years ups came in Colorado, where Cory of a Democrat-controlled Congress Gardner (CD-4) and Scott Tipton (CD- and the presidency, Obama now owns 3) trounced Democrats Betsey Markey the economy. and John Salazar, respectively. Even more, the healthcare law In the Senate, Republicans picked remains unpopular, with opposition up six seats-including major wins consistently hovering at around 51 per against Democratic incumbents cent to 40 percent favorable. The lat Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Russ est RealClearPolitics poll average has Feingold of Wisconsin. They also net- plus 11.2 points in favor of opposition gained seven governorships out of the to the law. Photo source Jimmy Sengenberger 26 total races-Democrats lost eight. And President Obama campaigned Walker Stapleton, the newly-elected Colorado State Treasurer, poses for a picture with Jimmy Sengenberger at the 2010 Colorado Republican Victory Party. These include Ohio and on a platform of "changing politics," Regrettably for conservatives, And of course perceptions about Buck Pennsylvania, two critical swing states but all the evidence indicates that he Maes stuck around and still garnered a as a social conservative reactionary that every political analyst says· presi- has done no such thing. Finally, scant 11 percent of the vote, stealing weren't helped with his word-choice dential candidates must win to gain or Obama's approval rating continues to away votes that would have made the snaffoo when he responded to a ques maintain the presidency-and they are decline, with the average now standing race tighter between Tancredo and tion about whether homosexuality is a two ~tates that went resoundingly for at 50.1 percent disapproval. Hickenlooper had Maes withdrawn. choice during a debate. President Obama by 5 and 11 points President Obama when asked There may still have been a 3-point It worked. Women were critical in just two years ago. Not only that, but whether his policies b~ responsibility margin of victory, however-but divi this election, and exit polls show that [T]he 2010 elections clearly serve as a stunning sion in the GOP is to blame. the Bennet to Buck ratio of women vot While Tancredo garnered most of ers was 56 to 42 percent, indicating rebuke to President Obama and his policies. the prominent Republican support, he that the abortion issue played a huge still had to divert some of his attention part in painting Buck as "extreme." Republians retained the Senate seat in for this defeat, continues to pin full from Hickenlooper to Maes for much This, along with the resounding defeat Ohio and picked up the spot in blame on the economy and insist that of the fight. By extension, of the Personhood Amendment, Pennsylvania. he didn't "persuade" the public well Hickenlooper won this race, but had Amendment 62, demonstrates that enough by "making an argument that Analyzing the Results Republicans rallied behind a single, social issues do not play well in people can understand." qualified candidate, they would likely Colorado. In the final analysis, what do these He can can continue to be, as election results mean, and are they have won. Buck ran an incredible campaign columnist Charles Krauthammer put U.S. Senate: Republican candidate from a very small, truly grassroots comparable to the 1994 wave when it, "in denial" all he wants. But it is Ken Buck lost this vote to incumbent effort to being within one point away Republicans had their "Revolution" clear that this was a victory wave for after just two years of Bill Clinton? Michael Bennet by less than one per- from the thrill of victory-but the out- Republicans-and a striking referen In many ways, this election is com- dum on the president himself. PERSPECTIVES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010- 7 Whose fault is it anyway? Kelly Rogers reasonable and ridiculous when look modifications for handicapped indi Staff Writer and easily-accessible caloric informa ing to sanitize a society. viduals and judicial enforcement of tion to advise them against such fre The irony is that Paris-along with racial/ religious/ ethnic/gender/ sexua l One of the things I remember most quent consumption of fast food. In much of the world that isn't obsessed orientation tolerance are excellent about the week my mother spent visit case Barber's complaint doesn't seem by the pursuit of a utopian civic envi things. Every member of a society all that unreasonable to you, let me be ing me in Paris last spring was how ronment-is a lovely place to be. It deserves to be treated as such, and frank: limit your fast food consump struck she was by what the French isn't perfect by any stretch of the America has championed many of tion, otherwise it will kill you. The could get away with. means, but that's kind of the point. these groups' rights to equal living and end. It seemed as if everywhere she The fact that you can't rely on any treatment. Is this really what we've come to? turned, she saw something that one to bubble-fy life there doesn't ruin What I argue against is not the Have we really degenerated into a soci would've long ago been the subject of a anything for its inhabitants; in fact, in accommodation or acceptance of these ety where we need that which has lawsuit in America-yet, in France, my opinion, the knowledge that not peoples, but rather the slow, systemat already been explicitly stated to be nobody even looked twice. It got to the everything is as perfect as it possibly ic stripping of personal responsibility even more explicit? Have we really point to where we'd walk around could be makes for more responsible, that some of our society's more frivo relinquished that much personal pointing at things saying "Lawsuit! aware citizens. You're going to be lous measures have led to. responsibility? Lawsuit! Lawsuit!" Unreliable eleva more careful and pay more attention to Case in point: Caesar Barber, a I have to wonder what the implica tors, handicap-unfriendly metro sta things in an environment in which 270-pound man from New York, filed a tions of these and other examples are tions, tiny, crowded, restaurants (code there are variables. You're going to class action lawsuit against for freedom itself. If we can't trust violations!), rude servers, bigoted cab take more control of your own life and McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's ourselves on an individual level to drivers-you name it. That's Paris. your own situation and not expect the and KFC for contributing to his obesi make good decisions, look out for our Truthfully, that's a large part of the state to nanny you. ty. Barber reasoned that his two heart own well-being, and be wary of the world. Here, if I slip and fall on a wet attacks and diabetes were results of the risks involved in any situation, then It got me thinking: why are we so store floor because they didn't have a fast food chains' negligence to ade how can we, on a larger scale, possibly lawsuit-trigger-happy in this country? sign out cautioning me against doing quately warn consumers about the be free? Granted, it's important to have eleva so, I could probably sue. In other parts health risks involved in consuming If we-by establishing a risk-free tors that work and handicap-friendly of the world, it'd be my own fault and their food products. Barber admitted society in which accidents are simply environments of all kinds, but at what I'd probably be scolded and told to be to consuming fast food four to five not allowed-separate responsibility point do some regulations become too more careful. To be honest, I'm not times a week. from freedom, what we will end up much? convinced that's really such a bad Fortunately, it seems that sanity with is a society that possesses neither. I can almost guarantee the only thing. prevailed. The New York Supreme After all, life is real and messy. Why places you'll find "Caution: Hot" on a Allow me to reiterate: many of the Court threw out the case, leaving shouldn't our society be? cup of coffee in Paris is at McDonald's regulations we have in this country, American consumers to fend for them or Starbucks. It's a fine line between especially those concerning facility selves with only decades of research Car Review: Bentley Continental GTC
Corey Holton and they did not disappoint with this sion firms itself up and the throttle eating monster. News Editor model. becomes more responsive so that you Even if Bentley has succeeded in Recently, Bentley has been trying might feel as if you are in a real sports making a gorgeous car that can rival Imagine a two-door convertible to move away from its image as a mar car. thoroughbred super cars, I would that is luxurious enough to rival a que catering to wealthy old people and It is no small feat moving a vehicle never buy one. (In part because the beachside hammock, yet fast enough to create a fresh, new image of a com that weighs as much as a small planet, "Situation" from Jersey Shore now to keep up with a BMW M3. pany that builds true super cars. They but the Bentley's V-12 does an impres owns one). If I was going to spend If you imagined the new Ferrari did not succeed. sive job. As I changed lanes and $200K on a two-door coupe, I would California, you would be wrong. Let Inside the Continental GTC, the stepped on the throttle, I had no idea buy an Audi RB or an Aston Martin. me introduce you to the Bentley driver and three passengers are we were going Bo MPH with the top These are real super cars. In the auto Continental GTC. engulfed in soft leather. You read that down. This car is so smooth, the only motive world, you can't have your cake I recently had the opportunity to right, three passengers; the backseats indication that you are accelerating is and eat it too. drive a 2007 Continental GTC, and it are large enough for grandma and the needle on the huge speedometer. Sure, the Bentley Continental GTC almost changed the way I looked at grandpa to haul the grandkids along The thing is, no one will ever go can keep up with smaller coupes that Bentleys. The Continental is equipped for a weekend in the Hamptons. fast in this car because only an old per have racing pedigrees, but it's still a with an engine so large it bas its own Every feature of this car is son would buy a Bentley. It's made for Bentley. Though they have made great orbit: a 552 horsepower V-12 with twin designed for comfort. The air suspen them so they can drive slowly in the strides in designing their cars to look turbochargers. sion eats up every pothole in the road, passing lane on the way to Sunday din less geriatric, there is still a lot of work This engine is powerful enough to the all-wheel drive system makes you ner at the country club. It's just too big to be done. Bentley may have accom propel a small cruise ship, and it needs feel safe in any weather and the stereo and comfortable to be taken seriously plished this with their new to be because the Continental is a mas can fill the car with a sound so sweet as a real super car. SuperSports models that pack even sive vehicle. It is to the automobile you may think an angel with a harp is I must admit that while driving the more power under the hood and sport world what the Boeing 747 is to air sitting in the full size backseat. It truly GTC down the interstate, I cracked a a very aggressive look, but only time planes. is a practical car. smile as I was switching lanes and saw will tell. The GTC is gorgeous. There is no If you do decide that you want to other drivers ogling the convertible. It Even if Bentley doesn't successful other way to describe it. From the glis have a little fun, you can let the top felt like I may be able to turn off the ly change their image to cater to a tening paint to the sweeping lines of down and press the sport button. As traction control and lose the back younger generation, that's perfectly all the hood to the bright alloy wheels, the soft top folds back by itself and the wheels around a corner, but I was in a right with me. I am content in knowing this convertible oozes class. Bentley is windows magically raise so you hair Bentley. It's supposed to be a subdued that if I buy a Bentley when I am old, I known as a top notch coach builder, doesn't get blown about, the suspen- land yacht, not a vicious pavement- can still go 200 MPH. Rally to Restore Sanity delivers both laughs and message Michael DeGregori After an impressive music per the rest of the rally, the final con speech was rather short, it did have Staff Writer formance by the Roots, the rally frontation between the two comedians many memorable lines and seemed opened with the appearance of the was strangely surreal. Colbert sum well received by the crowd. Last weekend, thousands of people Mythbusters, a two-man team who test moned a massive puppet of himself the While the rally did seem strange gathered at the Washington Mall to urban legends on the Discovery he dubbed "Fearzilla," but he was and somewhat disorganized at times, it hear the popular comedians Jon Channel. The duo conducted a series defeated when John Oliver, one of the ultimately delivered what people Stewart and Stephen Colbert host the of"experiments" on the crowd in a way Daily Show correspondents, emerged expected of it: it was funny, entertain Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. which not so subtly showed off the dressed as Peter Pan and enlisted the ing and wrapped up in a meaningful For the most part, the rally was rally's massive turnout. help of the crowd. way which stuck to the message. tongue-and-cheek, featuring the same After Stewart's and Colbert's dra The highlight of the rally, however, Stewart and Colbert work well together goofy humor familiar to fans of The matic appearances, the two engaged in was Stewart's final speech at the end, in making comedy, which is no sur Daily Show and Colbert Report and a humorous mock battle over the which he referred to as a "moment for prise given their extensive experience surprise celebrity appearances ranging direction of the rally, Stewart pushing some sincerity." Stewart spoke of bow doing so. from Ozzy Osbourne to the for "Sanity" and Colbert on the side of the media and Washington overhyped Overall, the rally was both enjoy Mythbusters. "Fear." They each gave out medals to conflict and controversy in a way able and worth watching for anyone However, the tone got more seri people they believed exemplified their which projected a warped and inaccu who is a fan of The Daily Show or The ous at the very end of the rally when message, sung a song together about rate image of American society as a Colbert Report, or who agrees with Stewart gave a fiery speech decrying what it means to be an American, then whole. Stewart's message of taking the rheto the media and government for ampli participated in a final battle, in which While Stewart's speech did have ric down a notch. fying fears and demonizing political Stewart emerged victorious. some humor in it, its message was opponents. Even compared to the silliness of clearly a serious one. Though the 8-TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 ice• On Oct. 30, Alpha Sigma Nu (ASN) uphold the Jesuit mission of «men and chapter members spent a Saturday vol women in service of others," acting as unteering at the Children's Museum of role models for other students and Denver's "Trick or Treat Street" event community members. as part of the community-based service Below are some reactions from project this semester. ASN members to the experience help As a national honor society one of ing out with the safe trick or treat the commitments that ASN makes is to event.
Photo by Katie Knez Alpha Sigma Nu members Katie Knez, Angela Shugarts and Lauren DeRosier sweeten the spooky Halloween season volunteering at the Children's Museum of Denver '"Trick or Treat Street."
Katie Knez dren to have fun and get all kinds of Contributing Writer delicious goodies, from candy to tooth brushes to juice pouches, all in a safe I had no idea that it was such a environment. This ASN service project huge event to which so many young exemplified one of ASN's core values of children and their families attending. service because it provided the city Angela Shugarts, Lauren DeRosier and with a well-organized, fun and safe myself were in charge of running vari event that occured in one kid-friendly ous games at the museum carnival and space. It was a great way to get handed out candy and other prizes to involved with the outside community children. and make a difference. I had a great This event is a great way for chi!- time!
Photo by Katie Knez Senior Alpha Sigma Nu member Lauren DeRosier helps with Halloween activities and games for local children. Angela Shugarts low ASN members. This was a fantastic Associate Editor/ASN Chapter opportunity for Regis students to get President out in Denver and make a difference in the lives of children and their families, Volunteering at the Children's who just wanted to have a safe and Museum «Trick or Treat Street" was happy Halloween weekend. I would really fun. I wanted to get ASN mem highly recommend other students vol bers out in the community doing unteer for the Museum's many events something fun and impactful and the held throughout the year. I love to do Children's Museum's event fit perfect this again! ly with this criteria. It allowed ASN The Children's Museum of Denver members to give back to the Denver is always looking for volunteers to help community in the spirit of service with their various projects, programs while strengthening and supporting and events all year round. From facili local organizations. The Children's tating arts and crafts to marketing and Museum's «Trick or Treat Street" was a education internship opportunities, wonderful and relatively inexpensive the Museum offers a variety of ways to way for parents and children to spend get involved in the Denver community. the Halloween season. For more information on volunteering I really enjoyed being able to inter contact [email protected] or act with the children, see the adorable visit their website at ASN Chapter President Angela Shugarts shows video-game character Mario how to play a bean bag costumes and spend time with my fel- www.mychildsmuseum.org. basketball game at the carnival while his side-kick Luigi patiently waits for his turn. Two Slices of Green Chile, Please! Ross Lehuta what makes this place so unique and Regis Pizza offers an easy-going job at creating a place where hungry Staff Reporter delicious. atmosphere where people can enjoy guests feel comfortable eating and are In a quest for answers, I arranged great food as well as great customer not hesitant to come back. The restau I think of Regis Pizza three times a day. a time to speak with Aaron Avila, the service. The thing that makes Regis rant offers pleasant areas, including These thoughts play out in one of two owner of Regis Pizza, who later told me Pizza unique is the "care and quality outdoor seating, where people can sit ways. Scenario A: Should I get Regis about his passion for food and his love that goes into our preparation" of the enjoy lunch, interact with familiar Pizza today? Then: No, I had it last for Regis Pizza. Regis Pizza was food, says Avila. Avila a native of faces, and try the new topping they've night. Later: Damnit I should have got sparked by a fleeting idea and long Colorado, born and raised in Denver, been waiting to try on their slice. Avila ten Regis Pizza! Scenario B: Should I time dream of Avila's: one day, he was receives all his ingredients locally, and the staff not only care about what get Regis Pizza today? Then: Of course driving by the empty spot adjacent to making Regis Pizza a great partner in quality of food you're eating, but thby I should. Later: Man, that Regis Pizza Everyday and saw the free space as an local business. "People think 'don't also seem to genuinely care about the was good! opportunity to cultivate his passion for trust the skinny guy in the kitchen"', customer. For those of you who do not know food and commitment to serving the says Avila jokingly, ~ut trust me I put All my experiences at Regis pizza what Regis Pizza is let me enlighten community. a lot into my food." have proven the quality and delicious you. Regis Pizza is a small, local busi Cooking was something Avila was The commitment to quality food is ness of the food, but more importantly ness right across from school on the good at, and pizza was what he had evident into the hard work put in to my recent interview there illustrates corner of 50th and Lowell. It is easily practically perfected. Prior to opening getting the freshest ingredients while the hard work and genuine passion for one of my favorite places to eat and I'm Regis Pizza, Avila worked designing t maintaining a strong communal tie. "I good food and customer care that the certainly no stranger to eating there. shirts as well as creating banners, get my produce and meats locally from employee's demonstrate on the daily Regis Pizza offers an extensive menu signs, and posters for other small busi other small businesses", says Avila basis. I realized there is more behind including pizza by the slice, salads, nesses. Equipted with the necessary who is a big promoter of building rela the tasty two slices I eat weekly. sandwiches, calzones, strombolis, and skills, the opportunity, and the vision, tionships in the community. Regis I highly recommend that students, pastas all at an affordable price for stu he began to create a business sur Pizza wants to develop strong commu faculty, staff, parents, family, friends, dents. rounding the Regis community in the nity ties and build a concrete, lasting and pretty much everyone tries Regis Last week as I was sitting enjoying hopes of serving the Regis community. relationships with the people they Pizza and enjoys the delicious food and the Regis Pizza lunch special, which Regis Pizza first opened in May 2009, serve. friendly atmosphere, conveniently includes a refillable soft drink, a salad, establishing itself as an exemplary One of my favorite things about offered right across the street. and a giant slice topped with, in my model of a local business founded on Regis Pizza, besides the food itself, is case, green chile (a personal favorite dedication and commitment to great the comfortable vibe it offers it cus that I highly recommend), I wondered food. tomers. Regis Pizza does an excellent ARTS & CULTURE TUESDAY, NOVEl\fBER 9, 2010-9 Cirque Du Soleil meets Western Stock Show in mediocre performance of Cavalia Angela Shugarts sho\~ features 52 horses representing Associate Editor 11 different breeds, according to the Ca~alia ~ebsite. Horses engage in a Every now and then I visit the senes of mterpretative dance like per horse pasture a few blocks down from formances with human gymnasts and my house, which offers a kind of tran acrobats adapting to mediocre visual quil moment in time; a feeling I sus effects and moving to live music. pect was the intention behind the Audience members are packed like horse show Caualia. Unfortunately, I sardines into seats inside a tent located am not sure that intention came to outside the Pepsi Center and can fruition in Denver. Now, I love horses expect to pay $15 for stale popcorn and as much as the next horse rancher, but flat soda. I did not know much about Caualia was an unimpressive equestri the performance beforehand except an performance to say the least. I can the fact that the show was extended to say it was not worth sitting for two and play longer in Denver and tickets were ... Cavalia was an unimpressive equestrian performance to say the least.
a half hours in a horse tent. unbelievably expensive ranging from The performance can best be about $35.00 (to obtain a partially
Photo by Angela Shugarts Cavalia audiences and performers gather inside the largest touring tent, rising over 100 feet above the ground. have attended the event during its ative treat for one and all," according eight-year run. Luckily, I obtained the to CBS in Caualia's press kit, but I tickets for free from a family friend, have to ask, were they watching the which alleviated the pain my wallet same show I was? If I wanted to watch may have had to experience if I was horses run and walk I could easily jog truly an avid horse lover. down to the adjacent horse pasture I expected to see a series of tricks from my house and see similar rou where the horses jumped over poles lit tines. on fire but came to find those tasks A series of strange, unrelated "sto were done by the human acrobats that ries" unfolded on the stage including accompanied the horse actors. Fantasy tales about prehistoric horses to folk music opened the show while a ancient Roman culture. The Caualia series of juvenile slide show images website claims the "bold presence" of and video sequences unfolded on the the horses "raises the bar for spectacu- If I wanted to watch horses run and walk, I could easily jog down to the adjacent horse pasture from my house and see similar routines. screen. lar entertainment in the 21st century," As if the awkward aesthetics were but I beg to differ. not enough, audiences watched a The horses are not doing much but recording of a live birth of a horse "being present" on stage while audi (which, though considered miraculous ences are attracted to the spectacular by some, was not an image I desired to movements of the human tumblers. see). After reading ancient prophecies Granted, the sheer size and physical that paid homage to the history of the build of a horse limits its ability to relationship between horses and move e>.travagantly around a confined humans written by historic and literary space, but the Caualia producers figures, horses ran across the stage fol- should reconsider casting horses in the lowed by human performers dressed in show and advertising them as primary 18th century frocks and trousers. performers in the show. Throughout the show, over 60 Most of the performance was dom- Photo by Angela Shugarts horses walked and ran across the stage inated by human characters who used Cavalia blends equestrian arts with acrobatic spectacles and multimedia techniques to highlight nat mundanely but that was compensated the horses as props rather than ural bonds between horses and humans. for by the series of overly caffeinated attempting to highlight the beautiful described as a hodgepodge event obstructed view) up to $200.00 four foot tall acrobats who bounced relationship that exists between where Cirque Du Soleil meets the (where audiences can interact with the around the stage on trampolines, atop humans and horses. Western Stock Show. 34 artists, acro horses after the show). horses and between flying trapeze. Show times run until December bats, dancers and riders come from However, this is a drop in the The show is described as "daring, 12, 2010. For more information on Canada, France, the United States, bucket for noted celebrities like Justin delightful, fun and fantastic, beautiful- Caualia visit www.cavalia.net. Morocco, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. The Timberlake and Courtney Cox, who ly paced and wonderfully alive. A ere- Book Review: Growing up Bin Laden Kelly Rogers riage to her first cousin, Osama. She to volunteer as a suicide bomber, hav- that education has the power to de Staff Writer then trades off narration with her son ing to choose a husband for his twelve- mystify, and learning more about Omar as the two describe everything year-old sister and watching his father Osama bin Laden taught me that, He's the Hitler of our generation. from the days of living in wealth and shoot his beloved canine companion in although powerful and destructive, he He's a crazy extremist, a hate and fear luxury in Saudi Arabia to family sur- the head all as a teenager is really quite is not an entirely unstoppable force. mongering madman who poses under vival exercises in Sudan and, eventual- heart-wrenching. He is a terrorist, a mass murderer and the guise of religious piety, and he's ly, their occupation of rugged caves in His accounts of these and other a textbook psychopath, but, ultimately, one of the most feared people in the world. But who really is Osama bin "Seeing photos of the bin Laden children in 1980s garb playfully posing around their Laden? homes in Jeddah and Khartoum make it difficult to believe who their father is." Growing up Bin Laden, authored by bin Laden's first wife Najwa and Tora Bora. atrocities, paired with the careful, cau he and his cause will die in a cave. Bin their son Omar with the assistance of The book's revelations are magni tionary observations of his mother Laden isn't stupid, but he is pathetic. American author Jean Sasson, paints a fied by a family photo spread provided Najwa, make for a revealing collection His power to divide and inspire revealing, complicated portrait of the by Omar bin Laden. Seeing photos of of insights into the bin Laden family hatred is contingent on his ability to most wanted man in the world. Najwa, the bin Laden children in 1980s garb dynamics and the sickening predilec remain an enigma-something his who-at the advice of her son-asked playfully posing around their homes in tions of their infamous patriarch. once-favorite son and first wife have her husband for permission to leave Jeddah and Khartoum make it difficult I finished Growing up Bin Laden rejected and sought to undermine by Afghanistan just weeks before to believe who their father is. Reading no longer feeling so afraid of this revealing what it was "growing up Bin September 11, 2001, begins the story Omar bin Laden's recount of handling man- this monster who we've all come Laden." by describing her betrothal and mar- automatic weapons, being encouraged to loathe and fear. It is often noted ARTS & CULTURE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010- 'The Gallery' stuns with soulful lyrics Snow may be hard to pre Mae Buer said, "Great show, guys." Staff Writer I talked to the guys after the show and found them to be generous and dict in Denver, but your Tucked away in the corner of a lit very down-to-earth. They described tle strip mall in Boulder sits The Rock their sound as "lyric-driven indie and Soul Cafe, a small Mom and Pop rock," and cited as diverse bands as future sure is getting clearer venue filled with Rock 'n Roll memora Coldplay and Bob Dylan as their influ bilia and the best coffee for miles in ences. each direction. In the hour that I got to speak with Taurus (April 20-May 20) Nothing In this intimate setting, New the band, their answers were honest can spare you from the embarrassment England-based indie rock group The and personal. The four met in college Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This you will feel this week when you put Gallery played a small, spur-of-the and wrote music based on personal week is all about catching up on your foot in your mouth during a class moment show for the 8 or 9 of us will experiences, as well as ones that were assignments you have put off until discussion. Forget about it, we have all ing to sit through frustrating sound relatable to their fans. now. Midterms threw you off, and you read something out loud terribly checks in pursuit of some genuine They see themselves gaining more have been avoiding your reading ever wrong. Take comfort in the fact that enjoyment of music. fans and releasing at least one more since. Well, now would be the time to tomorrow it will be someone else and The four-man group skillfully set album before the end of next year, and back peddle because there is a pop quiz you will be on the laughing end. Until up their stage and began playing. Their hope to go on another tour before the in your future and you can't afford to then, lay low, you may have offended stoic attitudes and uncomfortable year's out. fail so close to the end of the semester. looking faces melted into pure musical "Our favorite part of touring is the person sitting next to you. enjoyment as they worked their way traveling and talking to the people that Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You through a small set of just-recorded we meet," lead guitarist Shea Brennan Gemini (May 21-June 20) Okay, so are already making plans for your maybe you couldn't make it on songs. says in a soft voice, his eyes alight with birthday and your ducks are almost in American Idol, and no one has ever In a moment of genuine passion, excitement. "It's really great to meet a row. This will give you plenty of time vocalist Brendan Cooney's face crum new people and hear what they have to claimed that you prove that America's to save up for a party bus and refine Got Talent, but your lab partner sure pled as he sang undeniably touching say about our music." the guest list. However, in all your lyrics from their newest project, which When I suggested that they play at enjoyed your rendition of "Total planning it's likely that you will forget Eclipse of the Heart." Maybe if it is currently in the process of being Ranger Day here at Regis, bassist Dave one of the small details ... Remember on weren't 2:00 a.m. your roommate mixed. Mozdzanowski laughed enthusiastical the night of your birthday to bring your As the short set ended and the ly. "If you can get us booked, we'll be would have found it amusing as well. wallet. After all, forgetting your ID This might be a good time to spend band packed up their things, the four there." could ruin the whole elaborate friends shared a meaningful look that more time in the library while your evening. roommate cools down. In your defense, how were you supposed to Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The know there was a test in your room love of your life is waiting just around confusion is understandable consider mates 8:oo a.m. class? Dear Aspen, the comer. Keep your eyes peeled My friends and I have had an ing the Ranger is often thought to be a because you never know when you will ongoing debate that I would like you to cowboy, but is actually a coyote. This Cancer (June 21-July 22) find this great love. Now, I know what help settle. I have wondered for some common misunderstanding may be Halloween was rough on you and as you're thinking, but you are time and can't seem to find an answer, due to the fact that the Regis Rangers has been commonplace lately, you may wrong.... This new love will most likely what is our Regis mascot? What do we mascot is not often represented. have made a bit of a fool of yourself. come in an unexpected form. My use to represent a "Ranger" at sporting In fact, the most often represented Enjoy the fact that the holiday is over guess is it will be in the form of a shel events and such? I have gone through symbol on Regis paraphernalia is the and you won't be asked to dress up in ter puppy. Now would be a great time all my Regis shirts, notebooks, etc. and Ranger badge (a traditional, western costume again for quite a while. At to go volunteer your time walking dogs have found no evidence as to what our sheriff style badge with a large R in the least there were more wardrobe mal \ to blow off some steam after the stress mascot is. center). The badge is usually easier for functions than just you. At least you of midterms. Please help my friends and I settle students to recognize as a Ranger rep can now count yourself among a our debate, and help set the record resentative than the actual animal cos famous few such as Janet Jackson who Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Did straight for everyone on campus. tume Regis uses for sporting events. will enjoy 15 minutes of renewed fame you get in a fight with a friend recent Why is the mascot a coyote and not a because of this costume slip. ly? Now might be the best time to set Sincerely, cowboy? This is in an effort to remain tle disagreements before it gets too late Looking for some school spirit but a gender-neutral when representing all in the semester and there is no time little confused students at Regis. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You can con left to enjoy your rekindled friendship. You can find the Ranger making tinue to blame it on your alarm clock Sure, you may not be able to forgive Dear Ranger Fan, appearances at athletic events, and all you want, but by now your supervi your best friend fully for showing up to I am so glad you asked! As it turns even loaning his image to a life size sors and teachers are on to you. It the Halloween party with the same out, the Ranger and I are quite close, replica in the undergraduate might not be a bad idea to set several costume as you. And goodness knows and I am happy to clear up the com Admissions Office. alarms from now on just in case. After if there was a Regis fashion blog you mon misconceptions surrounding the I hope this clears up your confu all, you know you aren't going to slow would be on the ever embarrassing existence of our mascot and what it sion Ranger Fan. Thanks for submit your school/social calendar down any "Who wore it better" list, but take com looks like. So that the Ranger is easily ting your question. time soon, so probably the only thing fort in the fact that you wore it bet recognizable from now on, I have you can work on is not sleeping ter... Well, at least that's what we'll tell included a recent photo of mine where Yours Truly, through your alarm and keeping plen you in an effort to make you feel better. I caught up with the Ranger. .A.4-pe,r- ty of Rockstar in the fridge. Now, I will acknowledge that your Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Trying to avoid a particular song lately? Don't Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.22) You are usually known for your grace and mod try too hard because songs like that are like dogs: they can smell your fear and esty. Well ... usually. Unfortunately, they will naturally gravitate towards you recently were seen taking quite a you. Remember that song you stumble down the library stairs in changed in the car on the way out on front of a packed quad and letting Halloween? It came on several times loose a stream of words that would not that night when you were out and be aired on an Orbit commercial in about and had no control. This is like front of a campus tour. Maybe heels lyto ~eep happening so you might start aren't a great idea for you no matter learnmg the words and singing along how good you look while standing after all it is a great dance tune. ' steady before taking the plunge down the stairs. Aries (March 21-April 19) Decision 2010 is over and there is nothing you Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) This can do to change the results now. month set aside some of your dough to Thankfully, you have already started take yourself out shopping. After focusing on your own personal recently discovering that your workout D~cision 201~: what on earth are you clothes are incredibly unflattering and gomg to do with your life. Don't we all ~ fact appear to make you look larger love thinking about that. Yet as gradu m all the wrong places it might be a ation looms ever-closer, you have no good idea to pick out some more choice but to start thinking seriously. updated workout clothes. Yes, you are Look at the silver lining: if your first bound to look sweaty and downright choi~e doesn't work out, there's always gross when you are working out but ~e time honored tradition of becom you d on' t need to make it any worse' by mg a carni. looking like you just stepped out of a Aspen and the Regis University Ranger mascot relax on the couch reading The Highlander together. Richard Simmons workout video. - SPORTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010-11
Freshmen push Rangers ahead of New #9 Regis men's soccer get tripped up in Mexico Highlands 2-0 to advance in the regular season finale to Mesa State 2-1
RMAC Tournament Jeremy Phillips the second half, scoring off a deflec Sports Information Director tion. Brianna Workman Cowgirl goalkeeper Amanda Rose One minute and 44 seconds later, Johnson. Rinehart assisted on the Graduate Assistant, Sports With a win today over Mesa State the Mavericks' Steve Shaw scored what Information play. This lead lasted the Rangers the ninth-ranked Regis men's soccer proved to be the game-winner as he the first half. through team would be the second seed in the dribbled through the Ranger defense Coming off of a 1-0 loss to Fort RMAC Tournament and more impor and found the back of the net. Lewis on Sun., Oct. 31, the Rangers Less than ten minutes into the sec tantly a bye in the first round. With the loss, Regis earns the third claimed a 2-0 victory over New Mexico ond half Rinehart scored her own goal Unfortunately, the Rangers couldn't seed in the upcoming RMAC Highlands in the RMAC Tournament when she received a cross from capitalize on some good opportunities Tournament and will host CSU semifinal game to advance. Rachel Meghan Stuart and sent it into the and were upset by Mesa State 2-1. Pueblo, the six seed, on Wednesday McMahon scored her fourth goal of the back ofNMHU's net. Regis (13-2-3, 9-2-3) had more afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This will be the season to put the Rangers up 1-0 shots, 19-8, than Mesa State (10-6-2, third time this season that Regis and before CC Rinehart scored her second Regis outshot Highlands 22 to 6-6-2) but senior Nathan Kafer's the Thunderwolves will meet with seven in the game while putting ten goal to increase the lead and victory to penalty kick goal 17 minutes into the Regis winning the first meeting in 2-0. shots on goal. The Rangers forced second half was the only goal the Pueblo 2-1 and also the second meet eight Cowgirl saves and posted up for A short three minutes into the Rangers could score. Bashiru Ali put ing in Denver 4-1. game, McMahon drilled one from the ten corner kicks. Mesa State on the board first 7=03 into left side into the far post and past Regis drops first match in eight games 1-0 to Fort Lewis
Brianna Workman Rangers outshot the Skyhawks 15 to Ellen Augsburger tending the net and Nearing the six minute mark of the Graduate Assistant, Sports 12, Fort Lewis' Emma Cannis put one the Skyhawks had Christine Schmelzle first overtime period, Regis recorded a Information in the back of the Rangers' net in over tending theirs. foul setting up a free kick for Fort time to end the match 1-0 in favor of The second half read a little differ Lewis. Sara Egbom served the ball into . After winning seven of their last Fort Lewis. ently as the Rangers put up ten shots, Cann is for a header past Augsburger to eight games, and tying one, Regis Shots were evenly matched during forcing six Skyhawk saves, while hold end the game. dropped their final regular season the first half as Regis took five to Fort ing FLC to just five. However, none Up next, the Rangers will begin game 1-0 to Fort Lewis College in Lewis' six. Both goalkeepers made two reached the back of Fort Lewis' net postseason play. Durango on Sunday. Although the saves in the first half as Regis had sending the game into overtime. • Regis volleyball falls to #9 Nebraska-Kearney I ll straight sets
Jeremy Phillips Regis (15-10, 10-6 RMAC) didn't on the night. Regis meanwhile had 18 Erin Anderson with three blocks and errors in 121 attempts and 31 kills for a fellow senior Devin Eckhardt's two. Sports Information Director have an answer for the balanced Nebraska-Kearney (24-4, 15-1 RMAC) .107 attack percentage. Eckhardt dished out 24 assists and Freshman Christy Henzgen led the also had eight digs. The Regis University volleyball offense, who lost their first RMAC con Rangers with nine kills, while senior Freshman Sage Martinson had a team ran into a buzzsaw in the form of test of the year last night to Metro State. UNK hit .500 in the first set on Kerry Grady chipped in with seven. team-high 16 digs, while Henzgen ~9 ranked Nebraska-Kearney, falling chipped in with six. in straight sets, 25-16, 25-16, 25-12. their way to a -429 attack percentage Defensively Regis was led by senior 12-TUESDAY,_NOVEMBER 9, 2010 CAMPUS CALENDAR COMMUNITY /CAM PUS EVENTS ~uesday, November 9 less hours to perfecting their craft, Saturday, November 13 "RU, CANU" Food Drive advertising the concert series, and Weekend Programming: Free Close SOA Mass and Protest Yesterday began the ongoing food putting together the usual reception Zoo Day The Social Justice and Spirituality drive across campus to benefit those after the concert. This is sure to be a PAC is taking about 20 students to the Committee of RUSGA is holding a in need this holiday season. Look for relaxing evening of music and com Denver Zoo! Make sure to sign up in Mass at 5:15 followed by a protest at collection bins all over campus and radery. the Student Activities Office. Look out 6:15 p.m. Questions? Please contact please help as much as you can. Only for Dave Law's email regarding the [email protected] non-perishable items will be accepted. Thursday, November 11 time! The food drive continues through Thursday Thrills Wednesday, November 17 Nov. 21. PAC is throwing a Swing Dance night! National American Indian Support Art from Ashes by shop Come learn how to dance then show Heritage Month Celebration ping at 10,000 Villages Tapped off your new moves. Event is in the The event is held at St. Luke's United Support nonprofit organization RUSGA's Sustainability Committee is Dining Room in the Student Center Methodist Church (8817 South Art From Ashes (AFA) youth pro showing the documentary "Tapped." and starts at 10 p.m. Broadway Denver, CO 80129) at 6 grams and global microbusinesses by "Tapped" is a documentary about the p.m. An evening of family entertain shopping at 10,000 Villages fair-trade plastic water bottle industry. Come Women, Literacy, and Poverty. ment with storytelling, singing and store in Cherry Creek from 5-8 p.m. out and learn shcoking and interesting At University of Denver Sturm Hall, dancing by all American Indian cast. 10,000 Villages carries unique, hand facts about water and the bottles used. Room 286 at 4 p.m., Humanities Admission and parking is free. crafted products from artisans in Asia, The event will be held in the Science Institute Faculty Series presents Sponsered by RMC Native Ministries, Africa, Latin America and the Middle Ampat7p.m. Women, Literacy, and Poverty: alterNative Voices, Red Elk East. Each purchase provides a 15% Working with Writers at The Enterprises. For more information donation to Art from Ashes youth pro Yearbook Photos Gathering Place. This lecture reflects see http://www.alternativevoices.org. grams! AFA be there with youth poets This is your one shot at getting your on how the collaboration between a to inspire some holiday love with sup photo in the yearbook and getting free writing professor and women writers Monday, November 15-19 port from Regis College Lambda Pi wings in Walker's Pub! Tuesday pho from The Gathering Place has helped Diversity Week 2010 Eta (Communication Honors Society). tos will be taken in the Student overcome some of these barriers and This year marks the 6th annual Regis Lounge in the Student Center from has recreated community through University Diversity Day conference Thursday, November 18 10:00 a.m. to 6:oo p.m.; Wednesday writing. It also explores some of the and will take place November 15th Thursday Thrills photos will be taken in the Ranger ethical challenges that manifest in thru November 19th. The conference For this week's Thursday Thrills, PAC Grille between noon and 8:oo p.m. such community-based work. has successfully grown to encompass a is having Speed Dating. Show up at 10 Wings are available from 4:00 p.m. to Presented by Geoffrey Bateman, lec full week of ideas, issues and best p.m. in the Dining Center in the 6:oo p.m.. Take your photo in a cos turer for the Writing Program and practices in diversity for Students, Student Center to participate! Make tume and you can enter to win some of interim director of Gender & Women's Faculty and staff. The theme of this sure to bring friends and enjoy the the $300 worth of prizes up for grabs! Studies. For more information contact year's conference is "The world is our mingling! [email protected]. house: Towards being at home with Starz Denver Film Festival our World." Sponsored by the Office Friday, November 19 From Nov. 3- 14, the prestigious Starz My Life with Carlos of Diversity. Please contact Sonia Del Harry Potter Premier Denver Film Festival presents a pro When Carlos Berger Guralnik was Real at [email protected] for more For those Harry Potter die hard fans, gramme of approximately 175 films murdered in 1973 by Pinochet regime, information. if you can hold out until Friday PAC including features, shorts, documen he was survived by his one-year-old will take you! PAC is renting out an taries, animations and other experi son, German. My Life with Carlos doc Monday, November 15 entire theatre for traditional students. mental works. Showtimes and ticket uments German's search for the keys RUSGA T-shirt Competition So save your money and come see prices vary by screening. For more to his father's identity and the circum Deadline Harry Potter with PAC! information visit the Denver Film stances surrounding his death. His RUSGA is sponsering a t-shirt design Society website www.denverfilm.org. deeply personal journey unites his competition for the traditional stu Saturday, November 20 family while chronicling the horrors of dent body. The winning designer will Fr. Woody Wrap Party Denver Arts Week Chile's dictatorial past. If you are recieve a 75 dollar visa gift card, free Join Alpha Sigma Nu Denver Alumni Don't miss a week-long celebration interested in buying tickets please shirt, and hundreds of students wear and current chapter members in help (Nov. 5-13) of Denver's thriving arts contact DJPC's office at (303) 623- ing their design! Pick up at-shirt tem ing make Christmas memorable for scene, with special events, concerts, 1463 or contact (303) 964-8818. The plate in the RUSGA office or visit those in need. The event takes place in art shows, theatre, dance, street par tickets are $12.00 each. The event will regisgov.org for the template! the Student Center at 10:00 a.m. ties and prizes. Try something new be at the Tirvoli Theatre on the Contact Drew Jones at and explore more than a dozen muse Auraria Campus at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 16 [email protected] or call (303) 964- ums, 40 performing arts groups, six Peace Market Comes to Campus 5095 for more information. neighborhood arts districts and 100 Friday, November 12 Are you in need of some holiday or ' art galleries. Discover for yourself Mercury Cafe Friday Night birthday gifts? Do things like ethical Weekend Programming: Geeks why Denver is earning a reputation as Poetry treatment of workers and sustainable Who Drink a world capital of art and architecture. Colorado's longest, ongoing poetry production rank high on your priority Once again the trivia game is coming For more information visit www.den reading is at the Mercury Cafe every list? If so then the Peace Market is a onto campus! Play the trivia game for ver.org. Friday night at 10 p.m. Readers of all great way to get all your shopping great prizes in Walker's Pub at 9 p.m. ages are welcome and due to the prox done in one place. Various vendors Sponsered by PAC Wednesday, November 10 imity of the Melbourne Youth Hostel selling products ranging from food to Music Faculty Series Concert many international readers attend stationary will gather in the Student Monday, November 22 Join the Music Department at Berkley and participate. Poets may sign up to Center Faculty Lounge from 10:00 Senate Meeting Community Church for the second read by calling 303-294-9258. a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday and Come to a Senate Meeting and voice faculty concert of the year beginning Mercury Cafe is located at 2199 Wednesday. For more information your concerns or opinions. The at 7:30 p.m.. Support Regis faculty California St. contact Andra Bickel at extension Senate Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. and students who have put in count- 5375 or [email protected]. at Main Hall 333. Class Registration Schedule Pre-registration will be located in the Office of Academic Records and Registration, 4th floor of Main Hall, during the hours of 8:3oam-4:oopm. Class standing is determined by the number of credit hours completed as of the beginning of Fall Semester 2010. This does not include work in progress.
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