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Venture Grant opens door for Social Justice Conference

CANDELARIA ALCAT News Editor Venture Grants are awards of mon- Over the four days of the confer- A quiet face in a familiar As February rolled around, over ey given to students to pursue their ence, these social activists gathered 4,000 social activists with innumer- interests and dreams, which they to hear from keynote speakers, par- place; Jack Burger gets able unique identities made their ticipate in over 390 hard-hitting intimate with the handsome way to Denver for the National Con- “When a lot of people hear about ference on LGBT Equality: Creating otherwise could not ful�ill. with discussions that centered man behind the register. their minds go to is marriage equal- themselvesworkshops, on and their �inish own off identities. the days College student Spencer Spotts (’17). ity,”the conference,said Spotts. “However, the �irst thing marriage that Some of the workshops in the con- Change;CC’s Venture in that Grant, �lock along was Coloradowith un- equality was one of the last reasons ference included: Building Allyship MORE: Page 5 dying support and guidance from the why we were there because there’s on College Campuses, Bad Medicine: college’s Wellness Center, made this so many issues affecting LGBT indi- Conversion Therapy Laws, Masculin- experience possible for Spotts. viduals.” VENTURE GRANT: Page 6 INSIDE: SwitchBack Coffee Colorado College purchases building formerly occupied by Couture’s Fabric Care Roasters pushes the LIZ FORSTER has been in contact with the owners Editor-in-Chief coffee of Colorado about purchasing the building for ing the deal. Springs forward with their After purchasing the space previ- over six years,” said Robert Moore, tiesKeith involved Paterson in drafting and his andfather, �inaliz- Carl ously occupied by the Colorado Run- Senior Vice President for Finance Paterson, previously owned the small batch roasts and ning Company, Colorado College has and Administration and treasurer for building, which is located at 801 continued its efforts towards expand- the college. North Tejon Street. The two had collaborative spirit. Moore represented the college carried on the legacy of this Colo- MORE: Page 13 Uintah, Nevada and Cache with the throughout the purchasing process. rado Springs family business until its purchaseing beyond of thethe con�inesformer laundromat of Cascade, Behind the scenes, he oversaw the 110th year before the sale and con- south of campus for an undisclosed work of the alumni who helped ac- centrating their efforts on their res- taurant downtown, Couture’s Bistro. @catalystnews amount of money. quire the property, the lawyers, title “The college has been thinking and company, and a variety of other par- LAUNDROMAT: Page 6 2 NEWS FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Innovation Thursdays: Tackling passions one start-up at a time

EMMA MARTIN ous climbing companies to climb every- - writes best-selling books as well as Staff Writer where from Patagonia to Kyrgyzstan. cal cost of owning, storing, and travel- thousands of articles for newspaper and ingproblems, with gear, the firstespecially being children’sthe astronomi gear, Due to the shared passion for the out- agent” in creating each trip, deciding not which must be replaced frequently as hosts a TV show, and is an outdoor guide. doors and entrepreneurship within the onlyShe has where been she able wants to act to astravel a “proactive but also they age. magazines, makes and produces films, student body at Colorado College, two The second problem concerns the in- began during his years at Colorado Col- unique start-ups were presented in the - credible rental and guide shops across lege.Gadd’s career in the outdoor industry most recent Innovation Thursday. turnthe specificfor travel rock fees wallsand a shestipend. will climb. the country, often locally owned, which He found success in climbing competi- Three distinct visionaries in the out- She promotes the company brand in re- are missing the accessibility and mar- tions and soon began writing for climb- door industry gathered for a presenta- rally, are far greater than monetary gain. keting aspect that would make them ing magazines using his previous experi- tion and interactive discussion regarding Sorkin’s motives for climbing, natu more successful. ence writing a column for The Catalyst, their unique work and the experiences back to the climbing community, and - that led them there. While each panel- hasMuch focused of her primarily work is aon matter environmental of giving groups—the recreational user and the ion.” ist varied in passions and career—from awareness and conservation. GetOutfitted connects these two- titled “You Have the Right to My Opin professional climber to tech entrepre- “Climbing is a self-focused sport,” said line marketplace where the customer learn the ins-and-outs of editing, writ- neur to all-around outdoor Renaissance - canMom plan & Pop a trip, shops—together rent gear, and buy in ticketsan on ing,After and graduating,producing a Gadd magazine, went as on well to man—each used their work in the out- ly create the community you want to see all at the touch of a button as starting his own qualitative research door industry to address or draw aware- inSorkin. climbing.” “But it’s important to conscious company. After several years, however, ness to larger issues of environmental - “Rent the Runway” of snow sports, stewardship. ing as a climbing steward in Yosemite thoughFlores he describes hopes to GetOutfitted expand into as other the even one where he was the boss. NationalSorkin spentPark, lastand springshe completes and fall workevery activities such as paragliding, kayaking, Gadd became bored with an office job, a professional climbing guide and ath- climb with bags full of trash from other and whitewater rafting. leteThe who, first throughoutspeaker, Madaleine her career Sorkin, in the is climbers, which she picks up during her “I lived in Colorado for 10 years, yet usedAn that incredible money athlete, to go live Gadd in a hasvan wonand outdoor industry, has promoted envi- ascent. still felt intimidated by the outdoors and climbthree ice. gold medals at the X-Games and ronmental conservation and awareness The second speaker in the forum was the fairly exclusive culture associated in climbing. - with it,” said Flores. “Right now, outdoor scene, he has continued to push the activists are preaching to the choir. The boundariesSince his of initial ice climbing explosion and ontohas won the veryJulian different Flores, foundersector of and the CEOoutdoor of Get in- next step is to provide more people with Sorkin began climbing in the south- dustry.Outfitted, who found his passion in a incredible outdoor experiences; envi- - scribedflats of Coloradoclimbing duringinitially her as years freedom as a According to Flores, outdoor recre- ronmental conservation will then come try’smany most major famous climbing monuments—Niagara titles. He also student at Colorado College. Sorkin de ation has a shrinking pool of clients that to the forefront of people’s lives natu- Falls.made the first climb up one of the coun Coast suburbia. However, after sev- are homogenous both in race and in- rally and passionately.” from her previous confinement in East work brings awareness to issues larger reached a crossroads. barriers of cost and cultural deterrents, asked what he does for a living, he re- Like the previous two speakers, Gadd’s eral“I felt years I would of rigorous be more climbing, inspired Sorkin if the bettercome. GetOutfitted“democratizing” works the to breakoutdoor down in- pliedWhen that the he last didn’t speaker, know. Will “I make Gadd, things was In working in the outdoor industry, dustry by making outdoor experiences up, try to get someone to pay for them, eachthan hisspeaker specific recognizes interests. that he or she walls catapulted me into the realm of ‘I available to everyone in an easy and less is part of something greater than them- wonder[walls] werewhat’s bigger,” possible.” said Sorkin. “Big expensive manner. - - doand for then a living?I go do them,”He’s a saidpro Gadd.ice climber, nected planet. The real question is, what doesn’t Gadd selves—not just a community, but a con Sorkin has been sponsored by vari GetOutfitted works to correct two

EMMA MILLER The lecture was hard-hitting and sensi- on the history of suicide, the thought Staff Writer tive for some and uplifting for others. and worthwhile. Block Six First Monday:Hecht continually “Suicide reiterated the im- and Hope for ourhope-filled IfFuture you missed message the lecture, Selves” was encouraging and would portance of social interactions to com- thatsurrounding although it, Christianity and religious is currently influence like to listen to it, it will be posted to the large portion of the Colorado College bat the potential for isolation and loneli- profoundlyon the perception against of suicide,suicide. Sheit has shared not Colorado College website. studentOn Monday, body, staff, Feb. 16administrators, at 11:15 a.m., and a always been that way. When Christi- live in a historical moment that has freed anity was illegal, it was encouraged to - start the block off with yet another intel- usness. from This social becomes interactions, difficult because she says, we - Hecht is the author of the book “Stay: lectuallyfaculty filed stimulating, into Armstrong community-driven Theatre to stating, “We make meaning together.” tianity was legalized, suicide became instancesA History of of people Suicide telling and theher that Philoso her condemnedkill oneself tobecause die a martyr. it was Oncecausing Chris the bookphies had Against saved It.” their She recollectedlives or allowed many - mentioning the suicides of two friends church to lose members. them to “straighten out their thought Firstpher, Monday.historian, commentator, and poet ofShe hers started and how her they talk affected by personally her and Her entire talk was fueled with sincere process” by realizing that suicide is a For this First Monday, author, philoso- piqued her interest in the topic. reminders that we matter and “crying decision that can be controlled and de- A large part of her lecture was focused and useless is better than dead.” Her cided, not an emotion. Jennifer Michael Hecht spoke on “Sui cide and Hope for Our Future Selves.” New Associate Director of the Career Center: a valuable resource for Colorado College students

HANNAH GLOSSER Center is heading in a very positive di- to these interests. In addition, they are Staff Writer strong background in news media and rection. “We focus on helping students ing at Shaw Media in Illinois. He has a develop professional skills and manage aspects like interviews, résumés, and If you are looking for a summer intern- working as the Vice President for The the employment or internship process,” coverable to letters. help students with more specific valuable experience in Colorado Springs - - helping students tell their stories more dents to make an appointment at the Ca- theship Career or a job Center, after graduation,is a great resource then Don to volvesGazette. managing the day-to-day opera- effectively.said Bricker. The center also focuses on reerBricker Center. advised Colorado College stu talkBricker, to. the new Associate Director of tionsBricker’s of the jobCareer at ColoradoCenter. College in Although most of the Career Center’s He says, “If you are currently looking He oversees the Career Counselors efforts go toward assisting current un- for a summer opportunity or a post- and makes sure the daily functions of dergraduates, the resource also helps - “I think it’s an exciting job market right the Center run smoothly. In addition, he alums. active and make an appointment at the there.”now,” said Bricker. “It’s improving, and assists the Director in areas of strategy Careergraduation Center.” job, now is the time be pro there is a broadening range of jobs out for the Center. hoping to take a broader approach to He commented that being able to work - - helpBricker students explained acquire that experience. the Center is Don Bricker is excited to have recently - They hope to do this by assisting stu- - managementjoined the Colorado experience, College mostly Career in posiCen- porateBricker the says, Career “I am Center involved and in helpingexecut dents in honing in on what interests through a variety of different fields is- tionster. Bricker that include has more recruitment. than 30 years of bridgeing parts relationships of the Strategic on campus.” Plan that incor them and helping them manage the gatedifficult, the process.but the Career Center is famil - iar with these fields and can help navi

Prior to CC, Bricker worked in publish Bricker explained that the Career process of finding relevant positions FEBRUARY 20, 2015 NEWS 3

FROM THE EDITOR Running The Catalyst by the sea NEWS BRIEFS LIZ FORSTER much over the past year and a half even Editor-in-Chief every week. But I was not here. days to order Chipotle for everyone. ▶ ▶ Colorado Springs leads Denver - I was in Newport, Oregon with Dave if I couldn’t be in the office on publishing in marijuana DUIDs. As 2014 ends, it is time for local ond semester includes a letter from the otherMason’s people class, and Reading swam andin the Writing frigid thePa- Every issue at the beginning of the sec Sea. There, I lived in a house with seven As Editor-in-Chief, I’m supposed to police departments to tally up their citations, and this year, the Colorado face of The Catalyst, and their presence run the show. Block Five proved, though, andnew leadership Editor-in-Chief. is imperative They are for the func new- writecific Ocean. a couple I thoughtpoems and I could a short get story. away that my staff, whether the Online Editor, tionality of this weekly publication. from journalism for a block, maybe a Layout Editor, or a Guest Writer, is the Springs Police Department has been So, of course, they introduce them- bottomfoundation of the of third this page paper. of Mythe namepaper. just hit with an influx of marijuana related selves to the Colorado College student It turned out I couldn’t, and I ended up gets to be first on the list of editors on the servingDUIDs. Inits fact, 655,000 this city, people, with onlyhas out-one body. writing a twelve-page, feature profile on- recreational marijuana dispensary a fisherman turned politician. - So, that’s my introduction. I am the I couldn’t stray too far from the cra Editor-in-Chief who was hired despite ticketed Denver, the main attraction in In that regard, it would seem as though somehowzy kids at became The Catalyst the face who, of as week a little af her absence her first block of the job. The the recreational marijuana map. - I had already stumbled as Editor in Chief. ter week, craft the quality newspaper I trustedCutler Publicationsmy staff enough Board to accept trusted the meof- The Gazette reports that the CSPD It’s one of the most basic tasks, but - I on Thursdays when we design the paper enough to do so, and, more importantly, I respectively.and El Paso CountyAlthough Sheriff’s they do Office not clas is- mester,didn’t do who it. Aftercontinued working to build under the former paper sophomore. I was never physically there sued 162 and 68 DUID tickets in 2014,- Editor-in-Chief, Jack Sweeney all last se place), but my voice was not missing. tofer. trust As you my all talented noticed staff. throughout the first ly from other drugs, records from the sify marijuana-related DUIDs separate (JackAsk wasany graciousof them, enoughespecially to holdmy two my three issues of 2015, I had every reason State Patrol were used to estimate the him.as well as our new website, I may have faltered on my first chance to live up to In Oregon, I learned that I don’t just The State Patrol reported that 18.5 DUIDs associated with marijuana. - News Editors, Candalaria Alcat and Anna love journalism, I need journalism in But I didn’t. I was just missing. Some of toSmith, them who almost probably every haveday wanting memorized up- my life to be who I am. I didn’t have The percent of the issued DUIDs were re you knew, most of you didn’t. Writers still my cell phone number by now since I talk alongsideCatalyst fully a staff in my who life has during ample Block passion Five, lated to marijuana; only 6.4 percent work.covered And events. the paper My editors was still still published reviewed but I’m ready to foster its development were strictly marijuana in opposed to every word, every comma of their staffs’ dates about their work. I promised I’d be alcohol and marijuana. If these state there for the paper I had grown to love so and finesse. records were to reflect the CSPD ratios of DUIDs, then approximately 40 of- plainedthe 230 by citations any entity involved in the state. marijuana. This semester the Catalyst will be doing a profile each week of a local charity or organization with which This influx has not been reasonably ex Colorado College students can get involved. ▶ ▶ Local Sheepdog wins title at Westminster Dog Show. Ronald McDonald House families with children receiv- medical and dental care to ofSpring Southern Colorado semesterSouthern Colorado feature: provides ing Get-Involved! medical treatment near- underinsured profiles children of goes by Swagger on the streets but resourcesDonald House and Charitiesservices to of by. The second is the Ronald Southern Colorado. A local Old English sheepdog who people in these challenging All three of these valuable situations. area where families of sick services rely on volunteers “Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect” on the- platform just claimed his title as Best of CanDistance you fromimagine CC: 2.1 having miles McDonald Family Room—an to function and are looking Group in Monday’s herding class cate a sick child and not being 311 N. Logan Ave., provides remaining only a few seconds gory in the NY Westminster Dog Show. The organization, located at children can reenergize while unfamiliar—in fact, two years ago, the able to provide them with three main services. The away from their loved one. are interested in volunteer- For Swagger, the Dog Show is far from for new volunteers. If you charismatic canine claimed his title as the care they need? Can you - - ing, check out the website - imagine having a sibling who at rmhcs.org/volunteering. tle. Championship dog show titles also - first is the Ronald McDon clinicThe lastdesigned is the Ronaldto provide Mc asp. runner-up finish for the best in show ti ald House, which provides a Donald Care Mobile, a mobile both of his parents having held the title is gravely ill? The Ronald Mc “home-away-from-home” for run in this three-year-old’s family, with Colorado Springs crime, in brief of best of breed at the Dog Show. In just one week, little Swagger will suspect entered the establishment with vehicle was followed to the south end coat down to the best in show competi- PEDESTRIAN AUTO-COLLISION trot his soft and fluffy white and grey RESULTS IN DEATH may the best dog win. left the scene on foot, headed southwest. was conducted and three suspects were tion and face almost 3,000 other dogs; Thea revolver suspect pistol was and wearing demanded a black cash. skiHe takenof Colorado into custody. Springs, where a traffic stop ▶ ▶ Colorado Springs school vac- - mask and a black hooded sweatshirt. cination rates analyzed. Colorado Springs Police department was - On Tuesday evening at 7:14 p.m., the were completed, but the suspect was not The suspects were identified as Bob cused on education, Chalkbeat Colora- A neighborhood canvas and a K-9 search- theby Vialpando,burglary were Bobby recovered McQuilliams, from the and ve- do,A collected non-profit information news organization and medical fo notified of an auto/pedestrian accident hicle.Joshua Proksch. Multiple items take in records from 20 school districts across onThe the investigation 3300 block revealed of N. Academy that a female Blvd., found. One store clerk was present dur the state to form a vaccination data- near Village Green Park. ing the incident and was not injured. pedestrian had been walking across the CAR BATTERY THIEF CAR CHASE LEADS - - TO ARREST OF FELON base. Within those 20 schools, The Ga fortsnorthbound of paramedics lanes ofat N.the Academy scene, she Blvd. did zette reports that three fell in the Pikes when a vehicle struck her. Despite the ef - Peak region: Falcon School District 49, tives and crime analysts of the Colorado - Colorado Springs School District 11, drugs are not suspected to be a factor in Since schools have a different set of SpringsDuring Police the monthdepartment of January, began to detec no- and Academy School District 20. thisnot surviveaccident. her The injuries. Colorado Alcohol Springs and/or Po- privacy laws, school districts were free tice a strange pattern of thefts involving stolenOn Thursday, vehicle that Feb. had 12, beenat 6:40 reported p.m., de as - suspects taking used motor vehicle bat- beingtectives involved with thein a Ganghit and Unit run spotted near the a tion records. continuing the investigation. to hand over their students’ vaccina lice Department Major Accident Unit is - - lected could be overestimating or un- ARMED ROBBERY AT 7-11 suspectteries from and vehicle local businesses. were involved It was in this as intersectionThe detectives of E. were Bijou able St. andto follow N. Circle the derestimatingSchool officials since say thatno thegovernment data col patterncertained of burglaries. by authorities that a specific vehicleDrive. as it picked up speed in an at- agency has gathered this data and the - manner of doing so was somewhat in- short time until the suspect and a female could be crucial since Colorado was On Tuesday night at 11:43 p.m., Stet suspectOn Monday vehicle morning was in the at approximatelyarea of a local tempt to flee. The pursuit only lasted a rankedconsistent. as 45th However, in the having nation this for dataim- son Hills officers were dispatched to business1 a.m., detectives on the north were end notified of Colorado that the foot. the 7-Eleven gas and convenience store passengerAuthorities abandoned were able the to locatecar and the fled male on located at 2407 N. Union Blvd. next to country for vaccination rates in chil- armed robbery. able to determine that the suspects had drenmunization entering rates kindergarten. and the lowest in the theThe Medicine investigation Shoppe revealed in response that a tomale an Springs. Detectives arrived and were take him into custody. suspect, Michael Denman, age 37, and just committed a burglary. The suspect Board of Directors life Letters and inquiries: [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Editor Advertising: [email protected] Managing & Copy Editor Subscriptions: [email protected] Layout Editor The Catalyst Presentation Director • Liz Forster • Zoë Holland COO • Beryl Coulter • Casey Hofford The Catalyst SPORTS & active life Chief Photo Edito • Taylor Steine The Catalyst is a weekly newspaper produced and managed 1028 Weber St. Marketing • Cullen Director Millikin Sports Editor exclusively by students of The Colorado College. 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SPENCER SPOTTS Staff Writer ect alongside Senior Student Life Spe- said Edeal. “We wanted [the skills] to gram] is that it is great to put a leader Elevate leadershipcialist training Bethany Grubbs. Allprogram three stu- work inof�icially both capacities.” launchescerti�ication in on Block your resume,” Six said dents attended the National Conference Elevate also includes an of�icial stu- Smith. “And you will be looked upon fa- On a campus �illed with high-achieving for Student Leaders back in November dent leadership certi�ication compo- vorably by CCSGA and Campus Activities and passionate students, Student Gov- to lean more about effective student nent. Those who attend at least �ive ses- when talking to them. It shows that you velopernment a program and Campus in an effortActivities to transform at Colo- leadership and tools to bring back to CC. sions receive a silver-level certi�icate, know what you are doing and that you rado College have come together to de- “It’s about bridging the gap between and those who attend nine to 10 ses- are committed to your club organiza- being a student leader here and then sions will receive a gold-level certi�icate. tion.” potential into performance. taking those skills into the workplace,” “The bene�it of [the certi�icate pro- CCSGA and Campus Activities plan to CCSGA and Campus Activities created make Elevate an annual event, with the the Elevate Leadership Training Series workshop series continuously offered in to give students the tools and education Blocks Two and Six. Block Two offerings they need to grow as leaders, both on will be geared towards starting up orga- campus and later in their careers. nizations and leaders in the beginning of Students �locked to the second �loor of the academic year, while Block Six offer- Worner Student Center on Tuesday for a ings will be focused on transitioning out free and catered kick-off party to adver- for the next year. tise Elevate’s of�icial launch. Workshops “Our goal was to be geared towards will span all of Block Six, and then return student organizations, especially speak- with new options in Block Two this fall. ing as CCSGA and Campus Activities,” This block’s offerings include work- said Edeal. “But outside of that, it’s com- shops on emotional intelligence, net- pletely open to everybody and these are working, ef�icient meetings, and con�lict all skills that everybody should use.” resolution. There are a total of eight dif- Workshops are offered on Tuesdays, ferent workshops, each offered twice at Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. differing times. and 4 p.m. All programming should not Featured speakers include Sexual As- run longer than one hour. sault Response Coordinator Tara Misra, An of�icial schedule can be picked up Director of Forensics and Debate Julian from Campus Activities Of�ice or the El- Plaza and Residential Life Coordinator evate Facebook Page. Zak Kroger, among many others. Any further questions regarding El- CCSGA Junior Representative Chloe CCSGA Junior Representative Chloe Edeal (left) and Brendan Smith (right) assisted CC- evate can be sent to Chloe Edeal (chloe. SGA and Campus Activities in creating the Elevate leadership training program for CC Edeal (’16), Campus Activities Interns students. [email protected]) or Brendan Karina Guerrero (’16), and Brendan Smith (brendan.smith@coloradocol- Smith (’15) have spearheaded the proj- lege.edu).

ANNA SMITH News Editor catch a �light to Hawaii. He will then go Paris native makesto New two Zealand, stops southwest Asia,at China,CC during bike trip around the world and North Korea. Lastly, he plans to take “Stop worrying, stop �inding excuses, a train from Beijing to Moscow, where he and just get going” is the advice that Am- will bike back to Paris. aury Bargioni would give to someone Why? “I had rarely travelled before, and considering an epic adventure. since I went to an international school, Bargioni, 18, is spending his gap year my friends came from all over the world, biking around the world. Yes, the world. so I wanted to go see how it is out there,” The Paris native began his journey said Bargioni. “My trip started out as a in Great Britain, then �lew to Montreal. joke, then the more I researched it, the Upon arriving in North America, he more it seemed feasible.” made a spur-of-the-moment decision to He says that his biggest challenge is fo- �ly to San Francisco so he could experi- cus. “When you embark on such a long ence National Parks such as Yosemite and intense adventure, you have to be and Zion in their best season. careful not to burn yourself out over He then biked along the Northern Ari- a short period of time,” said Bargioni. zona and New Mexico borders to reach “This means that some days I barely Colorado. He planned to only spend one rode because I was sore or I did not feel day at Colorado College visiting a friend, too well.” but was so “blown away” that he stayed A solo world tour may sound lonely, for eight days. Bargioni says that he but Bargioni says that’s not how he feels. could see himself at Colorado College in He meets interesting people on the way the future. and goes to someplace new almost every He recalls that one of the most interest- day, so his mind is always occupied and ing people he has met so far has been in active with the task at hand. Colorado Springs. “Abraham is a cyclist Of the places he has visited so far, he and a mountaineer, and he is the head of says his favorite is the American West. a bike shop for the homeless and is now “The people there are so welcoming, building a free, self-serve fruit garden in easygoing, and active—something that I Manitou Springs,” said Bargioni. felt is found in only some rare places in After his stop in Colorado Springs, the East [United States],” he says. Bargioni biked east to Chicago, then to He plans on returning to Paris by June Cleveland (to take his SATs). He then 21 for his high school’s 60th anniversary biked to New York and did a loop around celebration, ascending Europe’s highest New England, visiting friends at various peak, Mont Blanc (4808 m), and prepar- colleges and universities. He then head- ing for college in the fall. ed down the East Coast until he reached “In the end, you gain a very intricate the Gulf of Mexico and then went west to understanding of yourself,” Bargioni El Paso, Texas. says. He went the extra miles to Colorado Top: (Left to right) Kyla Jarka, Amaury again to spend block break with his Colo- Bargioni, and Isabella Bussian enjoying a rado College friends in Vail. sunny, snowy day on the Mathias Quad. After his departure on Monday eve- Bottom: Amaury Bargioni. ning, Bargioni headed towards San Di- Photos courtesy of Amaury Bargioni.▶ ego to bike up the coast of California then FEBRUARY 20, 2015 NEWS 5 The Renaissance man behind the register: Patrick Bright spills the beans on his diverse interests.

Where are you from? Woodland Park, basically. I was born in Oklahoma, but Wood- land Park since kindergarten.

How long have you worked for Bon Appétit? A little more than a year. Valentine’s Day last year was

Whatwhen typeI �irst of started. music do you listen to? Do you have a 10 favorite artist? QUESTIONS ...with Jack that really was a religious experience for me. It un- Burger lockedAll types. my perceptionTool is my favoriteof all music. band. It’sI now the pay�irst muchband more attention to scarce and complicated music. Re- STAFF WRITER cently, I have been moving away from that and listen- ing to stuff like Beck, Fleet Foxes, and classical music. I also have been getting into more female music. Men tend to listen to male musicians more, so I am trying to listen to more girly music, and it counterbalances the Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and all the other angry music I listen

to. So ReginaWhat Spektor, do you Feist, enjoy and doing? KT Tunstall. What are It’s some a dif�icult of your question. interests, hobbies, or pas- sions? I really enjoy mountain biking and climbing. Right now I am writing a comic book. I am excited. It’s a choose-your-own adventure. It’s really complicated. It’s like putting together a puzzle where the pieces and the image are constantly changing. I rewrite it over and over and then discover something that changes the fundaments of the whole story. I throw some out or use it different places. That is how I occupy my time, and it helps cause I am pretty broke most of the time, so any- thing free is good.

Do you have a guilty pleasure? None that I would really like putting in the school newspaper. So… no I have no guilty pleasures.

What is your favorite food, and what is your favorite item to get at the Preserve? I started being a vegetarian 10 months ago, so food has kind of fallen to the wayside as far as how much I enjoy it. It has changed from

leafy greens. �lavor to nutritional bene�it for me. I like asparagus and all these [At the Preserve I like to get] Tea. This is peppermint tea right here. Peppermint is really good for you.

What is your favorite movie or TV show? Hard to say. I guess I have to go with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas because it is unlike anything I have seen before. It’s off the walls. Seeing Hunter S. Thompson living the gonzo lifestyle, recording his experiences and the crazy things he did. I recently got through the TV show Fringe. It is just awesome. I have always liked Star Trek and Photograph by Kiki Kauffman Sci-Fi, and this is like a new-age, multi-dimensional Star Trek.

Do you have a favorite place to go in the Springs or Woodland Park? In Woodland Park, there is this place called Red Rocks. It was carved by the ocean many million years ago, and it’s a cropping of rock that you can climb in and on, through, all over the place. I should be broken now. I did a lot of crazy stuff on those rocks, jumping over 10-foot gaps. And a lot of the time I would be alone because my friends didn’t enjoy it as much as I did. Red Rocks Open Space is really nice in the Springs. Manitou is great too. This weekend was actually carnival in Manitou. There was live music and parades and my friends, and I spent nine hours there. There were so many people, and everyone so receptive and friendly. Manitou is my favorite place in the Springs even though it’s not really in the Springs.

What is the best part about working at the Preserve? The people I work with. We have a really solid crew at night. There is no tension. We have no managers that get on my nerves and treat me like an underling. It’s a big family.

What would you do for an ideal Valentine’s Day? Well, I have been single for every Valentine’s Day, so it’s pretty built up in my mind. But for the most part, I don’t really buy into the holidays—seems like a enjoy doing together. Hallmark holiday to me. But if I were to answer the question, I would go to the moon. I guess it would depend heavily on the person I am with and what we

WEDNESDAY 2/4 FRIDAY 2/6 FRIDAY 2/13 A longboard was stolen from the rack A bicycle was stolen from outside Trespassing was reported in Shove CAMPUS in Worner Center in the afternoon. The Mathias. The case remains open. Chapel at 4 p.m. The case was closed. case remains open. SAFETY TUESDAY 2/10 SATURDAY 2/14 THURSDAY 2/5 A bicycle seat and seat post were re- A Drug Abuse Violation was issued BLOTTER Vandalism was reported in the evening ported stolen at an unknown time at at 1:18 a.m. in Slocum. The case was in Loomis. The case remains open. Edith Gaylord. The case remains open. closed and referred. 6 NEWS FEBRUARY 20, 2015

A look into history: Historic Homes of Colorado Springs

ELLY BLUM son, photographed the houses in the Seven of the houses that are photo- and Vicinity” was published through the Staff Writer book. He graduated high school in Colo- graphed and written about exist on the - - Colorado College campus. Mrs. Ander- More often than not, the historic archi- orado State University. son’s book brings these buildings to life, anHistoric organization Preservation that worksAlliance to of preserve Colora tecture of Colorado Springs goes unno- radoIn additionSprings and to finishedtaking the college black at Coland covering their history as well as archi- thedo Springs buildings, (HPA) structures, and Filter sites, Press. and HPA other is ticed. For this reason, Helen M. Anderson white photos, Mr. Anderson spent 10 tectural details. landmarks throughout the city. was inspired to write the book “Historic The book covers two historic periods - Homes of Colorado Springs and Vicinity” book his mother had started. zens and introduce them to information to raise awareness about the beautiful yearsMrs. ofAnderson his life began working working to finish on her the years after the founding of Colorado aboutPart theof HPA’s history mission of their is tosurroundings. educate citi buildings in the city. book when she was 77 years old. She Springs,in Colorado the “Little Springs. London In 1871, period” about rep 20- This book is now available for pur- Mrs. Anderson had a passion for the - resents the homes of wealthy Tubercu- chase. There will be a book signing on historic residential architecture of Colo- losis patients. The styles of these homes rado Springs. Her interest in residen- alivefinished to see 22 theyears publication later—one of month her work, be resemble cottages on the east coast. tial buildings, as well as the people liv- herfore voice she died—in is clearly 2006. captured While in she her wasn’t writ- The second period that is covered takes Feb.In 22addition at the Trianon,to this book Colorado signing, Springs the ing in them, prompted her to begin this ing. place after the initiation of the Cripple School, 21 Broadmoor Ave. project. Through writing this book, she Creek gold mining boom in 1891. Hous- variety of topics, such as tuckpointing, uncovered history about the various Region featured in Mrs. Anderson’s es from this period were built to show foundations,HPA provides andworkshops respiration that discussof win a- homes featured, as well as key aspects of book.There She are chose 36 homes her favorite in the Pikes homes Peak in off the wealth of the families living in dows. The organization also offers res- their aesthetic appeal. the city, describing their complexity and them. toration projects that provide assistance Mrs. Anderson’s son, Gordon Ander- “Historic Homes of Colorado Springs to the owners of historic properties.

historical significance in structure. VENTURE GRANT: Social activists gather to tackle issues like inclusion

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE degree murder after being a victim to a the intersection of these.” “Sometimes, in the classroom, we for- hate crime. get that we’re talking about real lives and ity without Misogyny, Queering Violence: After her release, she told her story Specialist, and Tara Misra, Sexual Assault that people are actually living out these through an Ebony.com article, which won ResponseSpotts along Coordinator, with Brett attended Gray, the Student con- experiences on a day-to-day basis,” said Acceptance, & Families. - ference and spent hours discussing how Spotts. IPV,“It’s and one The thing Ties toThat be Bind:in the Coming classroom Out, ing Digital Journalism Article,” an award they could bring back some of the spirit “Even though it was hard to deal with, reading about different people’s experi- ather the a GLAAD conference, Media and Award a grand for “Outstand round of of inclusivity back to CC. I’m glad I had to because it’s inspired me ences and stories and saying that you’re applause from black trans actress, La- Currently, the three are discussing to learn even more and push me even an advocate for them and for social jus- verne Cox. panels and campaigns that could help more,” he continued. tice,” said Spotts. “However to meet these “It’s a really great conference because it balance the weight of these topics along Spotts encourages students to seek people and hear their stories, it puts a lot covers so much and it’s made for a wide with more positive and light approaches. out funding through Venture Grants so more weight on the seriousness of these range of perspectives and identities,” said Among these ideas are panels on know- that the college as a whole can gain more issues.” Spotts. “I loved it because it was such a ing your rights under Title IX, a “First worldly knowledge and gain more per- diverse group of people for so many rea- spective on social justice issues. Spotts was CeCe McDonald. McDonald sons: race, gender, sexual orientation, peer-to-peer sex education, although Together, the student body can live up is Onea black speaker trans thatwoman really who stuck was wrong out to- gender identity, gender expression, age, someClue” of on these identifying may be as more LGBTQIA, long-term and to its full, inclusive, equal, and activist po- fully imprisoned on the charge of second- education level, citizenship status, and goals. tential.

LAUNDROMAT: More plans for expansion CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “The college had purchased the property over a year ago,” said Moore,

“ButAs ofpart right of now,the deal the college was that has they yet towanted decide to what operate it will the do withbusiness the prop until- erty.their 110th year anniversary, so they did not close until late 2014.” “First, we bought it for the land,” said Moore. “The college is not certain if we may need it for the storage associated with redoing the library.” Moore also commented that the building would be used for storage for a

personnel records. variety of projects, such as the ones laid out in the Campus Master Plan, and which contains a variety of renovation projects of buildings already on The Board of Trustees will vote on the proposed Campus Master Plan, “You’ll see there are potential development plans for the block where Couture’scampus and used off tocampus, be,” said on Moore.February “It’s 28th. not on the top three priorities, but

it’s definitely there.” theMoore college could has notvested disclose interest specific in four information properties regardingaround campus the details that the of collegethese plans will sincebuy if the the final owners plan decide will not to besell. published until April, but he said

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“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell Have an opinion to share? February 20, 2015 people what they do not want to hear.” Email Editor William Kim at catalystnewspaper.com OP -George Orwell [email protected] OPINION Free speech and the mob mentality

freedom of speech.” The foundation also that stand out. Last year, Brandeis stu- Trigger warnings—tags preceding JACK QUEEN Staff Writer dents coerced their school into cancel- anything from a CC Confessions post to which two male students were formally ling an honorary degree for women’s a seminal work of literature that warn Last week, another crazed brute car- disciplinedcites an embarrassing for distributing 2008 a episodeparody inof rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali because of of potentially offensive content—repre- ried out attacks on innocent Europeans the Feminist and Gender Studies De- sent another threat to the free exchange in the name of Islam, this time in Copen- partment’s newsletter The Monthly Rag. Islam. In the same year, Smith College of ideas. Crawling into syllabi and cam- hagen. This ignoble coward’s religion is Their version referenced “chainsaw eti- studentsstatements blocked she made IMF inDirector 2007 criticizing Christine pus publications across the country, not important—he was just a deranged Lagarde’s commencement address be- their intent is reasonable: to protect man with too much free time. More no- our college found them guilty of “juxta- cause they disagreed with her institu- disaffected or traumatized populations positionquette” and of weaponrythe ranges ofand sniper sexuality,” rifles, soas tion’s policies. from experiencing psychic pain. But at spree: a free speech event attended by a if merely mentioning weapons and sex The message was clear: we disagree the root of this noble cause is a patron- table was the first target of his murder on the same piece of paper constitutes a with what you stand for so we don’t izing conception of humans as hapless, abominable act of drawing a particular call to sexual violence. want to listen to you. Again at Smith, an vulnerable creatures that must be pro- prophetcartoonist of whothe Muslim in 2007 faith. committed (The sec the- Not every form of speech is acceptable, alumna was publicly lambasted after tected at every turn from microtraumas. ond target was a synagogue where he nor should the principle be invoked to daring to utter the n-word in reference Goaded on by students and professors killed a Jewish security guard.) Sound protect calls to violence. On this point, to “Huckleberry Finn” during, ironically, familiar? Stomachs turned worldwide the Supreme Court established a litmus a panel discussion on free speech. And, discrimination and oppression in every- in January when a trio of brainwashed test in the landmark 1969 case Bran- in an example not restricted to college (howeverthing they wellsee, we intentioned) are eagerly whoswallow find- scoundrels slaughtered over a dozen denburg v. Ohio: the government can- campuses, Tumblr uses across the coun- ing up a pernicious ideology of speech people while targeting French satirical not punish speech unless it is directly regulation. newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Its offense: intended to incite imminent lawless ac- columnist George Will because they dis- To criticize this misguided crusade is printing crude drawings of Muhammad. tion. agreedtry demanded with his the opinion Washington regarding Post sexual fire to be labeled callous, ignorant or, worst These frail-minded fanatics—who I am While this provides valuable recourse assault at colleges and universities. (The of all, privileged. But expecting society to obliged to stress constitute a fraction of against draconian speech codes, a big- shelter its members from any reminder a fraction of the world’s largest religion, ger problem is self-imposed censor- The point of a liberal arts education of the dark corners of human experience one that is overwhelmingly tolerant— isPost to stoodexplore firm.) diverse, often unsettling or past traumas is delusional. Further- have demonstrated to us in the more, such a project unduly cir- - ship, something much more difficult to cumscribes our range of critical nistic distaste for free expression. thought. How are we to approach Inmost response, horrific we way have their largely anachro ral- works of philosophy, literature or lied behind Charlie and the ban- art with an unbiased eye if we are ner of free speech. But as several implicitly told from the start that commentators pointed out, most notably The Times’ David Brooks, Inherent in all of this—the dis- as American college students we wemissal ought of to controversial find them offensive? speak- had little right to proclaim, “I am ers, speech codes, and trigger Charlie.” We love to extol free ex- warnings—is the dangerous and pression when it’s convenient, when it involves lampooning con- everyone has a right to never be servative politicians or mocking offended.deeply flawed This is assumption abhorrent to that the the old guard of capitalism. But on principles of a free and thought- campuses across the country we ful society wherein all perspec- have little stomach for discordant tives can be rigorously examined perspectives and engage in chill- and put to the test in the market- ing patterns of groupthink, self- place of ideas. censorship, and suppression of If we self-censor, deprive our- dissenting voices. selves of dissenting voices, and Charlie Hebdo was intended to promote biased interpretations be an extremely offensive publica- Illustration by Rachel Fischman with ill-conceived trigger warn- tion. It would not have survived a ings, we are betraying a corner- day at our school, which enjoys an un- prevent. Our campus is a microcosm of perspectives and determine their merit. stone of the liberal arts tradition. Col- a worrying trend in American higher This is not possible if we succumb to leges and universities are supposed to the Foundation for Individual Rights in education where students band togeth- mob mentality, prejudging certain voic- bastions of liberalism, not politically Educationflattering Redfor having speech at code least rating one policy from es as illegitimate and refusing to expose correct echo chambers that send it spi- that “clearly and substantially restricts few particularly embarrassing examples ourselves to them. raling into absurdity. er to stifle free expression. There are a One-way trip to humanity’s advancement ment possible by eliminating the need warm, stove-cooked meals for dehydrat- ploration. KATE McGINN Staff Writer As the world’s population becomes advancement is necessary for the opera- more interested in the frontier in the Twenty-four people are set to explore for a large vessel. Almost no scientific- strangersed space food; for a rolling lifetime hills of conversationsof green grass sky, more people will delve into advanc- an entirely new frontier in just under ing technology. for a dry, cold desert; and small talk with ing technology associated with space one decade: the red, dry, desert tundra of tion;Mars all One plans has thus proposed far require the onlynext existgreat Humans are once again excited about travel. The increased interest could pos- Mars. They will live and work in a small human advancement. For the past forty spacewith 23 exploration. other people. Not only has Mars sibly escalate funding for such research, colony of life support systems and a sup- years, no footprints have been left on the One proposed a monumental plan to ply unit. This concept isn’t a brainchild moon and space exploration has stag- settle another planet, but it has revital- result. nated. The last man to stand on an ex- ized humanity’s enthusiasm for space andMars scientific One faces growth some would controversy, occur as as a foundation, plans to establish a settle- traterrestrial surface was Gene Cernan exploration. Already, discussion over the some critics call it a suicide mission. The mentof George on the Lucas. red planetMars One, where a non-profit a crew of - colonization of Mars increases interest project does contain some risk, but all regular citizens, not astronauts, will live tion for humans to investigate the extra- in the subject. volunteers are aware of dangers of the the remainder of their lives. Mars One terrestrialof Apollo 17’s world crew decreased in 1972. with The motivathe end Lionsgate plans to document the train- mission. plans to train the selected crew for the of the Cold War’s ‘Space Race.’ This dor- ing and departure of the twenty-four In the end, they know they will die on next ten years. Four volunteers will say volunteers in a reality series. the fourth planet from the sun. For these our own atmosphere awakens with the The show will follow the future Mars another four will follow suit every two prospectmant ambition of settlement to escape onthe Mars.confines Over of inhabitants as they train for their re- a huge step for humankind outweighs yearsa final following goodbye the to initial Earth crew’s in 2024, ascent. and spective niches in their small colony. the24 people,risks involved. the prospect For if oneof making step on such the volunteered to trade their lives on Earth While many view the potential series as moon was a giant leap for humankind, trip. The exclusion of a return voyage for200,000 a chance people to live from on aroundthe Red thePlanet. world a social experiment, it is truly a platform a settlement on Mars must be a monu- backIt’s notto planet science earth fiction; makes it’s athe one-way settle- These volunteers are ready to trade to radiate further interest in space ex- mental escalation. 8 OPINION February 20, 2015

Essentially over the last decade, TFA America organization looks like a fan- achievement for the schools that are al- JACOB KIRKSEY Guest Writer Corps Members have shown to be less ready struggling. In the two decades of - line between addressing educational in- TFA’s existence, the data shows that the “One day, all children in this nation will parts, controlling for variables such as equitytastic initiative. and exacerbating However, current there is power a fine organization is ineffective in increasing Teachhave the opportunity For to attain aAmerica: great socioeconomiceffective than status, their Appealing certifiedand leave counterthe pro- structures withinto educationalthe institusavior- student achievement. complex This doesn’t even education.” Teach For America’s Mission fession before noticeable improvement. tions. include the sociological impacts of how Statement. The result is that the urban, low-income A vast majority of Colorado College these privileged Corps Members view By now, a majority of seniors at Colo- schools for which TFA provides teachers students who join TFA have not been ex- the teaching profession as a stopgap rado College have received an email see higher turnover and lower achieve- posed to the same disadvantages as ur- option or how the underprivileged stu- from Teach For America, asking them to ment than if they had invested in more ban, low-income students. This creates dents see their Saviors in the classroom interview with a recruiter on campus. an awkward dynamic in the classroom, as having no idea who they are or where Colorado College remains one of the top TFA recruits well-educated, privileged where Corps Members have no way they come from. contributors to TFA, as it is listed in the collegequalified, graduates certified teachers.(many of whom did to relate to their students. Moreover, There is an inherent contradiction in top 20 small colleges from 2011-2013. not major in education) to commit to these Corps Members also have little to Teach For America’s mission that goes Proportionately speaking, small liberal two years of teaching in these high-risk no educational experience, yet believe unrecognized by the CC students who arts colleges contribute the greatest schools. With little to no educational that their graduation from an elite col- blindly endorse it. Great education amount of TFA Corps Members, and background, Corps Members endure a lege places them on the same level as comes from experienced teachers who much of this has to do with the appeal dedicate themselves to the classroom. To that TFA has on this demographic. I beg TFA prepares them to have an “immedi- them see TFA as either a time to think believe that somehow a liberal arts edu- the question to every CC student who atefive-week positive teaching impact booton their camp, students.” where aboutcertified what classroom they want teachers. to do long-term Many of cation at Colorado College prepares one is thinking about joining the Teach For Darling-Hammond points out that sta- or as a way to contribute to social jus- to lead a classroom of underprivileged, - tistically teachers do not have a positive tice (Straubhaar & Gottfried, 2014). By underperforming youth is not only ar- tivation for joining TFA and, by nature, impact on students until their third year default, Corps Members rationalize their rogant but is an injustice to the United theAmerica teaching organization: profession? What A quick is your review mo in the classroom, by which point most place in the classroom with a savior States education system. of the negative effects of TFA is neces- Corps members have left the profession. complex. They act as some sort of mis- If one’s motivations to join TFA are sary before addressing its unique appeal Returning to the question regarding sionary from the privileged class, here to to pursue teaching as a long-term ca- to CC students. the motivation to join the TFA organi- save the poor kids…well, save the poor reer, I recommend looking into other Perhaps the most in-depth study on zation, current research (Straubhaar & kids for two years before going on to a programs that place more emphasis on the subject, carried out by Stanford Gottfried, 2014) suggests that a major- more prestigious career. best practices from the educational lit- University’s Darling-Hammond and col- ity of recruits join TFA to do something I have many friends who have chosen erature. These programs include a Mas- leagues (2005), found that TFA Corps meaningful with their lives following the TFA pathway, one of whom contest- ters of Arts in Teaching, a professional Members perform worse than certi- graduation, particularly “social justice… ed my last article by claiming, “I love my licensure program from an accredited with a guaranteed income.” Most partici- institution, or simply an experience as pants knew before entering the teaching love my kids more than any other teach- an educational assistant with your Bach- fied teachers and perform similarly to- profession that they were destined for erkids. could.” I don’t care that I’m not qualified. I elor’s, a position that allows you to as- centuncertified of TFA teachers teachers leave in the the classroom.classroom more “prestigious” careers such as law- The problem with this mentality is that sist professionally licensed teachers in permanentlyHeilig and Jez after (2014) three find years, that adding 80 per to yers, doctors, or engineers, but wanted one assumes that love is enough to solve the classroom. the already high levels of turnover in to do something to “give back” before educational inequity. TFA relies on this TFA has great intentions, as do Colo- low-income schools. Not only does TFA pursuing these endeavors. notion that students, like those at Colora- rado College students. Before taking the negatively impact student achievement, By nature of being at Colorado College, do College, will wholeheartedly dedicate easy interview and pathway into teach- but in 2014, Newark Public Schools laid most students want to lead meaningful themselves to teaching for two years. ing, consider your motivation for becom- lives that include being responsible citi- This makes them feel good. This wins ing a teacher. Teaching is a respectable to replace with new hires, a majority of zens and helping to address social prob- more recruits for TFA. However, this has career and should not be used to give life whichoff 700 came experienced, from Teach certified For America. teachers led to higher turnover rates and lower temporary meaning.

lems. Thus, at first glance, the Teach For Why do people choose to take their own lives?

DURANYA FREEMAN situation. I cried, but the tears were qui- other people, even if it feels miserable in Granted, not all suicide victims feel like Staff Writer et ones like hers were, invisible under the moment.” I couldn’t disagree more. this; there are surely people who do ben- the darkness of the humid August porch My friend didn’t choose to take her life - In February of my senior year, my best air. I told her that I would do anything because she didn’t feel accepted or like tion therapy. friend disappeared. We were in the same for her and that she had to promise to she could be around others; she chose efitPeople from Hecht’sin Arab idea nations of forced have interac much classes, on the same track team, and I tell me if she felt anything like that ever to do it because she couldn’t be around lower suicide rates than we do, simply saw her for a minimum of six hours each again. I told her things that I thought herself. because they have a culture that propa- - For many people who feel at the end gates closeness and constant interaction swered texts and voicemails, I drove to and anxiety that still spilled from her ev- of their rope, the biggest thing prevent- between families, friends, and neigh- herday. house After and the banged first two on daysher door of unan until erycould pore, staunch but in thereality, flow I simply of depression had no bors. Conversely, here in America, we my knuckles bruised; the only reply I got idea what to say. guilt. They realize that people will miss emphasize the self, living for the self, was an angry hiss from the neighbor- What do you say to someone who has theming them and fromthat they taking are the leaving final behind step is and, eventually, dying for the self. hood cat for causing a ruckus. tried to leave this earth at his or her own an abyss of eternal heartbreak; how- I believe suicide is one of the most self- I did this for the next three days, until hands? What do you say to your best ever, guilt shouldn’t be the only thing ish things a person can do. It is an act friend, who you had thought you had that keeps someone alive. If, like Hecht that simply displaces your pain from my friend had been hospitalized for a known better than anyone since sixth suggested, being with others is what yourself and imparts it deeply into every severeI finally illness got a textscare, from which her olderhad turnedsister: grade, whose house you spent more keeps us going on, why do those with single person you have met in your life; out to be mono. She would be back time in than your own? What do you say supportive families and strong friend you leave behind so much more than you home within the week and could return to convince them that the world is better groups choose to kill ourselves? Why take with you. to school shortly afterwards. Incredibly with them in it, that these feelings will does an Ivy League student and Division However, telling this to those at risk confused, I hung up with more questions pass, and that you are there for them at 1 track runner with scores of friends will not help them get better. These than answers and a nagging suspicion a time where they feel more alone than and a loving family choose to jump off thoughts have already run through their that I hadn’t gotten the full story. ever? a parking garage in the middle of their minds a million times. What we need to It wasn’t until nearly four months later, This week’s First Monday talk was freshman year? They do it because guilt help them realize is that this world is while sitting on her porch one night, that about suicide. I attended with a hope is only a temporary shield between life complex and varied and more layered she told me what really happened dur- and death. Guilt can be rationalized, ex- than we can ever know, and that ev- to these questions. Jennifer Michael plained away, and eventually dissipated eryone has a role to play. People with a she had attempted suicide. Her “illness Hechtthat I wouldbegan findwith some a powerful kind of messageanswers until the chains that hold someone’s feet death wish feel “without a purpose,” and scare”ing those had mysterious actually been weeks a week in February: in a psy- that we gain our strength from other to reality break and let them fall. there is nothing more dangerous than chiatric hospital. people and that interaction with others The feelings that precede suicide origi- this thought. I remember being strangely calm. I re- is vital to survival. Yet, as the 45 minutes nate from and haunt only the victim So yes, be with others, learn from oth- member words coming out of my mouth ticked on, her message degraded into a themselves. To them, the world will con- ers, and talk to others. However, don’t in neatly assembled, carefully structured plea to “just not kill yourself” or to “wait tinue on when they die; they are taking forget that the most important conver- sentences, like my brain was sending out it out.” Hecht encouraged people who themselves out of it because they feel sations are those you have with yourself. fronts of military soldiers to handle the are suicidal to “reach out and be with they do not belong. In the end, only you control your fate. Tune into the battle for the Gold Pan on Friday night at Follow @catalyst_sports as we begin to 7:37 p.m. If you can’t make it to the Broadmoor World february 20, 2015 live-tweet CC Tigers Athletics and provide up-to-the minute information. Arena tune in to CBS Sports Network or listen live on catalystnewspaper.com S KRDO 105.5 FM. SPORTS Men’s basketball looks to build on regular season at SCAC tourney inated Southwestern Friday night with a Justin Berardino’s “clutch” shot at the don’t want to wear the players out at this SAMANTHA GILBERT win, 65-59. end of regulation against TLU to send it point in the season, so it’s important to Staff Writer First-year John Hatch attributes the into overtime. keep an eye out for the players’ health. strong end to the season to the team’s “With Sunday being the last home Hatch said that the team is determined ability to play as a unit and execute both game for our four seniors, it was really to keep practicing hard, though. their defense and offense with little er- special honoring them for their contri- “If we focus on what we can do to get the men’s basketball team hosted South- ror. butions to the program,” Kosel said. “We better every day in practice then we put westernOver the and weekend Texas ofLutheran �ifth block at break,home, “We fought hard and proved we could also had a senior dinner to further honor ourselves in the best position to perform ending their regular season with 9-2 re- compete with anyone by beating the the senior group. Family and friends all well come game time,” Hatch said. cord at Reid Arena. third-ranked team in conference and came, and it was a special evening.” Until their next game, which will be According to Assistant Coach Wes Ko- taking the 2nd ranked team to overtime,” Ending the regular season with games in the SCAC tournament, the team plan sel, playing in the gym that they practice said Hatch. against two major teams in the confer- on adding some new twists to both the Kosel noted that the team matched up offense and defense so that their oppo- and comfort. very well against both Southwestern their season. Their goals include win- nents don’t know what’s coming. in“In gives addition, the team playing a sense at ofaltitude con�idence is a and Texas Lutheran due to their height ningence hasthe theSouthern team �ired Collegiate up to continueAthletic “Once we know what team we draw for great home-court advantage for us be- and length advantage on the court. Conference (SCAC) conference tourna- the tournament, we will spend a great cause we have been able to wear teams “Southwestern and TLU are both good ment and then making some noise in the deal of time preparing for that team’s down using our depth at home,” Kosel shooting teams from three-point range, NCAA, according to Hatch. But for now, offensive and defensive schemes,” Kosel said. “The numbers don’t lie; we com- so we utilized our defense to make them the team needs to focus on staying posi- said. piled a [stellar] record at home this sea- shoot tough shots over our long defend- tive. Though the overall season record son.” ers,” said Kosel. “A lot of times we get too down on our- wasn’t what the team initially hoped for, Although the team lost to Texas Lu- According to Kosel, highlights from selves for one bad play,” Hatch said. “If they have shown many glimpses of great theran by only three points on Sunday the weekend included Russell Clark’s we can learn to move on after each play basketball, according to Kosel, and have after taking them to overtime, they dom- incredible dunks over Southwestern and and only focus on the present, then we a great shot at winning three games in become a great team.” the conference tournament and taking Leading up to this point the SCAC title. in the season, the team “We believe that the only thing that can stop us from winning a title is ourselves,” cient on both offense and Hatch agreed. defense.has focused According on being to ef�i-Ko- With only several more weeks until sel, even though they want practice to be intense, they is dedicated to improving the speed of play,the of�icial executing end playsof the without season, error, the team and Mens basketball could not close most of all continuing to have each oth- out Texas Lutheran on Sunday, February 15, falling in overtime ers backs on and off the court. 58-61. The Tigers fi nished the “Anyone on the team or associated regular season 13-12 overall. with it will tell you that we are a family,” Photos by Charlie Lengal. Photos courtesy of CC Athletics. Hatch said. “I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to be around.”

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Men’s Hockey (5-21-1, 1-16-1 NCHC): Normally, Tigers travel in packs. Saturday, Feb. 21st vs. University of Denver, 7:37 p.m. For Courtney Tyus, the lone senior Sunday, Feb. 22nd @ University of Denver, 7:07 p.m. member of the women’s basketball team, her exit from the program Men’s Lacrosse (1-1, 0-0 SCAC): will be one she makes alone. Friday, Feb. 20th vs. Colorado State Pueblo, 3 p.m. Tyus served as a consistent pres- ence for the Tiger’s during her CC Men’s Tennis (0-0, 0-0 SCAC): career, only missing two starts Friday, Feb. 20th vs. Colorado Christian University, 6 p.m. over the course of four years with the program. Women’s Tennis (0-0, 0-0 SCAC): Friday, Feb. 20th vs. Colorado Christian University, 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 15 the senior cementedIn Tyus’s her�inal place game in of the her Colora- career, Women’s Lacrosse (0-0, 0-0 SCAC): do College women’s basketball record books. In the season-end- Saturday, Feb. 21st @ Cabrini College, 11 a.m. PT ing 78-68 loss against Texas Lutheran, Tyus notched 21 points. Sunday, Feb. 22nd @ Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 12 p.m. PT While the loss dropped Coach Liz Doran’s squad to 2-23 overall and 2-12, the game held some important storylines for Tyus. Women’s Track & Field: With her 21 points, Tyus’s career total climbed to 1,034, mov- Saturday, Feb. 21st @ Colorado School of Mines Joe Davies ing her into ninth place on the women’s basketball all-time list. Open Tyus is a capable scorer for the Tigers but she has also demon- strated an ability to share the ball throughout her career. Tyus recorded 417 career assists as a Tigers and is second all- time in that category. With exactly 500 career rebounds Tyus will also become one of the 18 players ever to reach this mile- stone. Tyus will no longer set foot into Reid Arena as a Colorado College player, but will continue to live on in the CC lore through her career accomplishments. 10 Sports february 20, 2015

Tigers hockey loses two close games to number seven Miami

VIVIAN ENGEN Staff Writer captain Charlie Taft. “We know that we “We gave up both a power play goal home a rebound off of a shot from junior The Colorado College men’s hockey can play with the top teams in the coun- and a shorthanded goal which shouldn’t team dropped two close games last happen,” said Taft. “We also took some the goal was waved off for goaltender weekend to No. 7 ranked Miami of Ohio Unfortunately, the Tigers were unable bad penalties, including two too many interference.Hunter Fejes. The But Tigers after lengthyalmost review,evened at the World Broadmoor Area. try, now it’s just a matter of execution.” men penalties that set us back late in the It’s no secret that the Tigers, now 5-21- loss to Miami. CC sophomore forward game.” game when Slavin blasted a shot off the 1, 1-16-1 in the NCHC, have struggled to Lucto fully Gerdes execute opened in last the Friday scoring night’s with 3-1 a crossbar.the score again with 2:45 left in the produce wins this season. Saturday night, but ultimately fell to the “I think we fought hard and delivered but the Red Hawks retaliated just 26 RedThe Hawks Tigers 2-1. put up another good fight a solid team effort this weekend,” said secondsrebound latergoal withearly a in goal the of first their period, own. Marble. “The guys did a great job block- net“We and need start to tofind close the outnext teams level ofrather play Two more unanswered Red Hawk goals went ahead at the 12:59 mark of the ing shots and clearing out the front of thanand figure playing out from how tobehind,” put the said puck senior in the followed in the remaining periods. secondAfter aperiod. scoreless Gerdes first took period, a hooking Miami the net.” CC goalie Tyler Marble penalty later in the period, and the Red “Our work ethic was there this week- Hawks were able to put away another saves, as the Red Hawks on our chances and score more goals,” finished the game with 31 remaining in the second, Scott Wams- addedend, but Taft. we “Wedefinitely also knew need weto bear needed down to for the night. ganzgoal tocut make the itlead 2-0. in With half just with 53 aseconds power - outshot the Tigers 34-23 play goal off a cross from junior Cody ing able to capitalize on that hurt us both Mike Haviland’s squad will look to Bradley. nights.”stay out of the penalty box, and not be avenge a 3-0 February 6 loss to The Tigers have a chance to redeem University of Denver this Friday CC controlled most of the action in the night at the World Arena at 7:37 third period. It looked as if the Tigers themselves this weekend as they take on p.m. Photo by Casey Gibson. would tie things up with 9:05 left in the No. 9 University of Denver at home on Photo courtesy of CC Athletics. game when junior Cody Bradley knocked

Friday night and then at DU on Saturday. Little Cottonwood Canyon: Utah’s backcountry playground

JACK QUEEN Guest Writer skied-out resort. provide. Within minutes we Once the revelry was over, we shivered This season has not been kind to the were sweating bul- in the shade of the ridge. After hastily ski resorts of Park City, Utah. Over block lets as the punishing re-applying skins, we followed the track break, my friends and I encountered sun glared off of the back to the ridge. brown, bare mountains and dismally soft snow, suddenly Higher up, it became steep and icy, and covered runs with tufts of grass peek- aware that no one our skins, sopping wet from the slushy ing up between carved-out moguls. brought sunscreen. south aspect, fared poorly. Kick turns at Base depth reports of 50 inches seem After about two - dubious at best given the snarls of rock hours of climbing hausting, and at several points I consid- plaguing many trails. the slushy skin track, theered switchbacks boot packing were the miserable rest of the and way. ex I Luckily, the vagaries of winter storms consistently provide Little Cottonwood, ridge and, following regaining the ridge with ungloved hands the canyon just outside of Salt Lake City somewe reached deliberation, Flagstaff decided to push through on skis, finally that is home to Alta and Snowbird, with determined we were into the snow. about twice as much snow as the peaks several hundreds burningWe then from climbed repeated, to the flailing high tumblespoint of below. Even better, the narrow channel yards and a whole lot the ridge and decided we’d had enough snaking up into the Wasatch Range is a of vertical feet from skinning for one day. Picking our way backcountry paradise, lined with steep our intended chute, down the other side of the ridge we chutes that are almost all skiable. Holy Toledo. found the entrance to Toledo Bowl and Unlike Colorado’s dry, slide-prone No matter. A nice, - powder, Utah’s snow is generally much steep line presented ries of long, open pitches to the parking started our second and final run, a se more stable, and steep couloirs in the Photos by Jack Queen. itself on the North lot. The springtime snow on this aspect Wasatch that would be unthinkable to aspect, so we ripped was a stark contrast to the power on the ski in Colorado winter were good to go. skins and dropped in. other side, and it felt as if we’d jumped The avalanche forecast was low for all line descending from the jagged ridges. Here we encountered soft winter pow- forward in time to May. aspects, save north facing slopes above treeline, and as we made our way up the up to Toledo Bowl, a south-facing play- the bottom of a small bowl, relishing the bumps, quads burning almost as much canyon we giddily pointed out line after From the Alta parking lot we skinned freedomder and linkedsuch safe together avalanche fluffy conditions turns to asAt our the sun-cooked parking lot faces. we exchanged fist

ground with excellent views of the Inbounds insanity in Colorado: Best frontcountry ski runs

and those who will attend Winterfest mountain has been skied out. PATRICK LAPERA snow, it is both steeper and much safer The Gold Hill chutes, as well, are lines Staff Writer than most of the backcountry terrain on as committing as any you are liable to ski Loveland Pass. Upper East Wall is more theirshould busy attempt schedule to of fit day The drinking Headwall, and at a resort. They are barely accessible than worth the hike. tryingParadise not Cliffs, to think Banana, about and graduation. Funnel into without a series of stairs built into the class. Because you are naughty, you North Pole is one of my favorite in- It is 10 a.m. on a Friday. You are in Aspen Highlands has the Highlands mountain, and the scenery (and terrain) bounds chutes in Colorado, and the tree Bowl, probably the most famous ski hike have messaged you: they want to go in the Centennial State, and a manda- Creek. backcountrydecide to check skiing, Facebook. and they Your want friends to willing to hike, you can drop in from the - feelsOf course, more likeif you Chamonix have a ton than of Beavermoney get really crazy. However, massive insta- chutes are challenging. For those not ing ski runs in Colorado. Snowmass has to blow (no season passes here) and bility in the snowpack makes that a risk tory addition to any collection of excit are truly determined to get steep and you’re not willing to take. Don’t despair! Lewanee Lift fir slightly mellower skiing. has the most to offer, with a number of Wall, probably the shortest of any of the deep “inbounds,” Silverton Mountain These inbounds runs won’t slide on you, For the other mountains, Vail probably hikesthe Cirque on this Headwall list, but andit’s still Hanging just as Valley fun. absolutely blows everything else out of but they will help you get your adrena- to impress the ladies (or guys) in the lift Telluride has, in my opinion, the best the water. Its logo is a skier falling. It’s things to jump off of. Go big on Vail Cliffs line. hike-to terrain in Colorado: Palmyra essentially heliskiing from a chairlift. If Crested Butte, Aspen Highlands, Snow- Peak. The hike takes about an hour and you think you can get down anything plentyline fix. of options, most of them hike-to. mass, and Telluride provide great op- inbounds, Silverton Mountain is there ArapahoeFor those Basin on the has Epic arguably Pass, there the arebest a tions for the brave Colorado College the summit, you descend a short, steep to prove you wrong. Also, it’s insanely hike-to skiing on the pass in Colorado. chutea half, toand equally tops out steep at 13,320open terrain feet. From that When the East Wall is open and has Crested Butte is famous for its terrain, holds snow well after the rest of the planning a Block Break there. skier willing to venture farther afield. expensive, so keep that in mind if you’re february 20, 2015 Sports 11

performance at the SCAC Champion- son-best time of 16:30.02, ships. beating the school record by HOLLIS SCHMIDT Men’s swim and dive“We battles have to taper to this fourth meet so the overall2.78 seconds. finish at SCAC championships Guest Writer swimmers will peak at this individual Junior Alex Garner swam moment,” she said. the 100 and 200 breaststroke The Colorado College Men’s Swimming This team is relatively small in num- extremely well, but struggled and Diving team competed in the SCAC bers with only fourteen swimmers, but Championships in Rockwall, Texas at they swim with a lot of heart and that is to excel, until he decided to the Rockwell ISD Natatorium this past what makes this small team so success- diveto find for another the CC event Tigers at which ear- weekend and performed extremely well, ful. lier on in the season. Coach At the SCAC Championship, times were Goodman James says total of 505 points behind Trinity Uni- improved all across the board with big it was his “gift to the versity,notching Southwestern a fourth-place University, finish with and a point scorers from CC Tigers Chris Gar- team,” and everyone Centenary College. Trinity has been a rity, Erik Laitos, Brian Kopec, and Sam on the team admires Zuke. Austin Howlett even broke both him for stepping up seasons, but the team now has the swim- school records and SCAC records in the and training for both. mersbig competitor and divers for who CC are for able the pastto com five- 1,000 freestyle with a time of 956.37. He was the only com- pete with them. Coach James says that Howlett is “head petitor at the meet The swimming and diving team take and shoulders above competition in the that competed in their training for this meet very serious- conference and is in a league of his own.” both swimming and ly all season. Head Coach Anne Goodman Matt Nadel had the performance of the diving events. His James says their training throughout the meet, and Coach James commented that versatility secured season caters to their performances at he “stands out the most because of his the Tigers a fourth Senior Austin Howlett (top right) continued his this meet. While there may be some per- incredible work ethic and his phenom- dominance of the 1-meter and 3-meter events at formances during the season that are enal performances.” Returning swimmers Crane Sarris, the SCAC Championships in Rockwall, TX. Howlett led the men’s swimming and diving team to a Nadel had a back injury all season and Yangplace Yu,finish and at Alexthis championshipGarner have promis meet. - fourth place overall finish.Photos courtesy of CC that other setbacks are worth a solid ing careers ahead of them. Sarris is a top Athletics. sacrificed, Goodman James is adamant down his times consider- sprinter on the team as a sophomore events and made a giant step towards was unable ably,to do but any during flip turns, his eventslowing at and is a great learner. He swims faster reaching his potential as a senior. the SCAC Championships, he than anyone in freestyle, and Coach The CC Men’s Swimming and Diving had a breakaway and never James comments that he has a “bright team performed phenomenally in the looked back. Nadel won the future and will be able to compete with SCAC Championships this past weekend, 1,650 freestyle with a sea- anyone.” Yu, a sophomore, scored in all and next season is looking promising.

Despite strong showing, women’s swim and dive falls short at SCAC championships

a team total of 872. The competition over the course of the weekend. As on the Regional meet, where she will DAVID ANDREWS featured some stellar times and indi- upperclassmen, the two serve as old Sports Editor vidual performances from Colorado guard for the predominantly youthful National Championships. College; the Tigers, however, failed to haveThe a meet chance was to not qualify without for the strife NCAA for get over the hump against Trinity, a said, “Those two have done so much Rockwall ISD Natatorium was the forsquad. this Head program Coach with Goodman their leader James- suffered some early DQ’s in crucial the podium as SCAC champions in the ship, and the example that they set in events,Goodman the James’400 IM squad.and the The 800 teamfree- College and Trinity University. The lastsquad 15 that years. has not failed to finish atop and out of the pool.” style relay. The 800 free relay team, battlefield. The armies: Colorado The Tigers laid in wait for most of Dilorati earned her “B” cut time consisting of Katie Martinez, Emily course of four days, Feb. 12-15, to see the weekend, ready to pounce at the Harrison, Emma Holmes, and Annal- whotwo would prolific emerge squads as battled the SCAC over Cham the- heels of Trinity. However, Trinity did Dilorati outpaced the closest swim- ise Grigereit, actually touched the pions. While Colorado College tal- not slip, and only allowed Colorado mer,in the Robyn 200-meter Remschel backstroke of McMurry final. lied more points in swimming events University by a narrow margin of alone, they were not able to overcome the Championships, 58-46. 0.73 seconds: 207.22 to Remschel’s wallThe first, Tigers but showed were later their disqualified character- an onslaught of Trinity divers, who CollegeWhile CCa lead did notafter win the the first conference event of 206.49. Gillespie earned her bid in isticby meet resilience. officials Harrisonfor an infraction. said, “Even helped accumulate a whopping team championship, individual perfor- the 200-meter breaststroke, where after we got some DQs, we didn’t let total of 954 points. mances highlighted the competition she cruised to victory in 2:26.20. Gil- the spirit and attitude on deck get The women’s team cemented their - lespie’s fellow Tiger Jackie Nonweiler down. Everyone was still cheering - touched the wall second, clocking in each other on and was pumped up ish at the SCAC Championships with swamfor the NCAA Tigers. “B” Allcut intimes. all, fiveSwimmers swim at 2:29.48. despite some disappointments along fourth consecutive second-place fin mers from the Coloradoacross College the country squad However, the weekend held a youth- the way.” compete for top While Donahue’s path is certain, Ellen Silk made her presence known the road to NCAA National Cham- - withful flavor some to individual it as well, accolades. as freshman Silk pionships is more uncertain for the ifyqualifying for the NCAA times captured her individual title in the Tiger’s swimming contingent. Ellen Championshipin order to qual Silk, Olivia Dilorati, Megan Gillespie, meet at season’s and Annalise Grigereit have placed end. 200 fly, and paired this victory with themselves in contention to be invited Juniors Megan twoDilorati, second Gillespie, place finishes and Silkin the joined 200 to the NCAA Division III Champion- Gillespie and Ol- forcesIM and with 100 fly.junior Annalise Grigereit ship meet. However, as conferences ivia Dilorati led for the 200-meter medley relay and around the U.S hold their meets, and the Tiger charge made some serious waves on Thurs- day, Feb. 12. The group captured gold times, the Tigers will have to wait to for the Tigers in the event. “[Grigereit] knowthe NCAA their finishesstatus for setting the NCAA qualifying Tour- The women’s swimming has truly become a breakout swim- nament. and diving team fell just short of toppling Trin- mer in championship meets,” Good- While the Tigers challenged Trin- ity University’s 15-year man James said. The 200 medley relay ity for much of the meet, the result reign atop the SCAC on Sunday evening was the same as conference at the confer- ence championships in for NCAA “B” cut times. the previous 15 years with a Trinity Rockwall, TX February wasMary the Rose Tiger’s Donahue, lone relay the to qualifyTiger’s 12-15. Three individuals lone diver, made a strong showing at won’t be the case for much longer. and one relay team the meet, placing fourth overall in the Shevictory. writes Goodman via email, James “We truly figures believe this recorded NCAA “B” cut times at the meet. one-meter dive and third in the three- that we can become the SCAC Champi- Photos by Mary Rose meter event. ons in the near future. With all of our Donahue (top) and Donahue produced this impres- conference champions and all of our Charlie Lengal (bottom). Photos courtesy of CC sive performance on the heels of a school record-breakers (10) return- Athletics. regular season. “She was undefeated,” ing, along with some good recruiting said Goodman James. Donahue has to add to our diving numbers, we have achieved the NCAA scores to move the opportunity to make that happen.” 12 Sports FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Tigers lacrosse split games in

IRIS RAYBURN Staff Writer first road trip of- er young Tim Jenkins. “It season was so cold, the coaches opted to put us in sweats.” The Colorado College men’s la- Despite adverse conditions and crosse team opened their season a conference contender, the Tigers against Sewanee University and Cen- held the Colonels to only four goals. tre College this past weekend. The Woods credits the team play. team traveled to both schools in Ken “We were together as a full field,”- tucky and Tennessee, respectively. said Woods. “We shared the ball on Though the Tigers fell to Sewanee on offense and communicated on de Feb. 13, they came back and defeated fense. We had an all around full field- Centre College on Feb. 15. effort that we were looking for.” At Sewanee, the Tigers lost 5-11- Jenkins led the defense for the Ti and Sewanee held the team to only gers, scooping up five ground balls- one goal in the first half of the con and causing five turnovers. Senior test. midfielder Henri Halle paced the Ti “We played together, and we gers with a game-high three goals. weren’t intentionally selfish but our With a full team effort, the Tigers starters felt like they had to elevate were able to establish a win over the their role,” said Head Coach Sean Colonels. - Woods. “Against Centre, we tried to get First-year attackman Robbie Stern- back to the fundamentals of our de tallied the Tigers’ first goal with 8:25 fense,” said Jenkins. “Especially after remaining in the second quarter. Se givingThe Tigers up some are poorlooking goals to win against the wanee held them scoreless through Sewanee.” out the second half until sophomore- attacker Jack McCormick used a feed SCAC for the fourth time in the past from fellow sophomore Austin Da five years and qualify for the NCAA- vie to bring the Tigers to two goals playoffs, despite facing a tough on the game at 13:04 left in fourth schedule. They’re looking to play be quarter. hind a fast paced offense and strong “We were down by a few goals and defense. had to stick to the game plan but we “We have the deepest defensive didn’t,” said Woods. units that we’ve had since I’ve been The four late game goals weren’t at CC,” said junior defender Corey enough to bring the Tigers back into Boeschenstein. competition. - “We can play more mentally tough,” The Tigers bounced back from a said Coach Woods. “We’re going- tough loss to Sewanee by defeat to give up goals and lose face-offs. ing the Centre College Colonels 11- How we respond is going to be para 4. During this game, the weather mount.” served as an additional opponent. - The Tigers will be back in action “The temperature was in the low against CSU Pueblo on Friday, Feb. teens at faceoff,” said junior defend 20.

Coach Sean Wood’s team split games against Sewanee and Centre College over their most recent road trip. Photos by Casey Gibson. Photo courtesy of CC Athletics “We were the Crusaders, it’s basically like being the Nazis” Trinity Brewing: Powerful ales and FEBRUARY 20, 2015 -Billy The Kid hoppy IPAs from C Springs p. 16 L catalystnewspaper.com Life

SwitchBack pushes the Springs’ coffee culture forward

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Zoe holland Baum, a roaster, will likely be unload- do want to integrate the Switchback edge. They know that not everyone is Life Editor ing aromatic bunches of freshly roasted values into the atmosphere. Eventually, going to want to pay four dollars for beans out of the machine and into bags they will change the name to Switchback pour-over coffee, but they also believe that soon pile up on the shelves in the Coffee Roasters instead of Fifty-Fifty that through education, people can open room. The whole process unfolds before and potentially even tear down the wall up to the difference in quality. Step into many of Colorado Spring’s you—no “tour” required, just step right between the cozy vintage furniture de- “When it’s really good coffee, you don’t most popular coffee shops, and you are in. signed space and the burlap sack lined need to drink as much of it. People think This may not seem that remarkable, roasting facility. I drink a ton of coffee all day, but I usu- shelves. The small roasting company has but in the world of artisanal coffee, such Change and growth doesn’t all come ally only drink about a 12-ounce cup a intertwinedlikely to find itself Switchback into the Coffee community, on the approachability is rare. Comparable easy in a town where “small batch” and day. And that’s because it’s good coffee; with its coffee at the heart of so many es- roasters around the country often boast “artisanal” are still pretty foreign words it’s high quality.” sential meeting places for both students disdainful baristas or attendants and to most. This isn’t New York or Portland, - and the people of Colorado Springs. sleek, Spartan storefronts. There is little - dard coffees: Ethiopian, Guatemalan, Five years ago, Brandon Delgrosso emphasis on friendliness or any collab- lar cold-brew coffees dot most streets. andSwitchback Papua New currently Guinea roasts for the five single stan started roasting coffee in small batches orative spirit. Coffee obsessives often fall where“It’s beencomparable tricky,” shopsBland withadmits. five-dol “Like origin variety, and then a “Peakbagger” in his garage. The operations soon grew into a spiral of snobbish behavior, focus- here in Colorado Springs, we are going blend and a decaf. In addition to this, to take over a house and then, a little ing solely on how great their product is to do some menu changes [at Fifty-Fif- they have a rotating selection of “micro- over a year ago, a storefront. In the years and not on its role in a city or commu- ty], and that probably won’t go over too lot” coffee and a “barrel series.” “Micro- since the garage roasting in Colorado nity. well. The changes are with sizes, like, lot” roasts come from beans grown Springs, the city has welcomed The Wild “A lot of the coffee scene is very pre- right now there’s a 16-ounce drink and a on smaller plots of land so the yield is Goose Meeting House, Fifty-Fifty, and tentious and doesn’t want to work with 20-ounce drink, and we don’t want that smaller. This smaller yield enables more Ivywild School, all of which foster com- because that means it’s mostly just milk.” control over the quality of the bean. munity and support local artisanal fare, on its head and said, ‘Hey, we’re going to Higher-quality drinks in smaller sizes is “Barrel series” are beans that have been from beer to chocolate to produce. In the collaboratepeople,” said with Bland. as many “We’ve people flipped as posthat- the way of the future in the coffee world, coffee world, Switchback has been at the sible.’” but it’s a hard concept for many to grasp. an oak barrel that once stored Cabar- forefront of this growing interest in craft Even in a city dominated mostly by “There have been some challenges as netaged, with in theirthe beans current and series aged they them filled for and small batch products. chain stores and restaurants, Switchback customers say ‘That’s too expensive’ or two months. This process manipulates “It’s very slowly growing but it is has forged a community of coffee lovers ‘Is that really worth it?” It takes patience the aromatics of the beans and infuses a changing,” said Nate Bland, head roaster and small food producers. “There’s a lot and perseverance in this notoriously tra- brighter, fruitier taste once roasted. at Switchback, of the attitudes towards of people we like to work with,” Bland ditionalist community. “Really, it’s about As a small roaster, Switchback doesn’t these small coffee shops and roasters. adds after he describes the multitude of education,” said Bland. “Educating the have the resources to directly trade their “It’s exciting to be a part of something events and collaborations that the small community—but not forcing it on them. coffee themselves. They use a company bigger. We’re excited to be on the lead- roasters have engaged in. Monthly “latte When people come in wanting to learn, out of California, Bodhi Leaf Coffee Trad- ing edge of that and pushing the coffee throw downs” bring baristas and roast- the real exciting part is getting to teach ers to source their coffee, but their own culture forward.” ers together at different coffee shops them what coffee really is and has been.” trips to Ethiopian and Guatemalan cof- Bland has lived in the Springs for 15 around the city, the most recent at Wild From this statement alone, it’s clear fee farms do not seem too far away. years with over six years of experience Goose. that Switchback is not your typical craft The company is growing, but their working exclusively in coffee. His par- They have also joined forces Pikes coffee producer. dreams remain planted in the Colorado ents roasted coffee, and he went on to Peak Brewing to make a Switchback Por- Springs community. They aren’t looking home roast and work as a barista. Two ter, which incorporates their cold brew would give up on trying to co-mingle to make enough money to transplant to years ago, he joined the Switchback coffee into the beer. Radiantly Raw, an orMost even baristas sell to andthe Starbucks coffee aficionados set, but Denver or Boulder; they are looking to team, and has helped in their develop- all-raw chocolate producer out of the Bland sees this as one of the best parts lead the scene right here. ment ever since. Springs also collaborated with the roast- of the job. He gets to teach people who “There are a lot of roasters like us in Located right beside Fifty-Fifty cof- would previously be shrugged off by cof- Denver. Everyone likes to go to Denver fee on the corner of North Institute and It’s an exciting time for Switchback fee snobs how to brew coffee and open and not support local because they’re Boulder, the Switchback storefront and righters on now.a coffee In truffleaddition flavor. to these two so much ‘cooler’ or whatever, but this roasting facility bears just a small sign unique collaborations, the company Switchback hosts events and work- isn’t Denver—it’s Colorado Springs, and just bought Fifty-Fifty and has big vi- themshops up monthly to new conceptsthat teach and everythingflavors. we are happy to be here,” Bland said sions for the future of the coffee shop. from manual brewing to home roasting. proudly. “Be on the lookout for new cof- on the window. Walk inside and find Bland’s eyes light up as he describes just Many people are really open to learn fee shops and roasters because I’m sure nextpiles to of a burlaprelatively sacks small filled roaster with blaring small a few of the ideas he has for the place. about coffee and Switchback is genu- they will pop up. And I’m glad we were asgreen it blasts coffee hot beans air onto on the the beans. floor Abigail sitting They aren’t radically changing, but they inely excited about sharing their knowl- on the leading edge of that.” 14 LIFE FEBRUARY 20, 2015 Israel Nash’s soulful sounds take Ivywild

EBONI STATHAM Nash’s raspy voice combined with a psy- Staff Writer chedelic guitar and harmonica effective- ly mix country, rock, and indie in a way that i s refreshing. If you have ever heard of the local Colorado band, The Flumps, get excited It’s easy to get stuck in the Colorado because Dino Belli is the lead singer College bubble and become complete- of that group. Before you do a Youtube ly unaware of all the happenings that search of The Flumps, just as a warning, are occurring in the greater Colorado you’ll probably get results full of potato Springs area. looking characters from a BBC children Luckily, in addition to all the events oc- program. Don’t be discouraged. Instead, curring on campus, IvyWild is bringing search and listen to “Sunshine” or “Just in renowned music acts that provide op- As Well.” Both of these songs, especially portunities for the community to come if you watch the live version of “Just As together and experience good music Well” performed at The Charles Man- without having to travel too far. sion, seem to capture the essence of This Friday, Feb. 20, Ivywild is bringing Dino Belli. Israel Nash and Dino Belli who will be performing many of their hits starting at out and support Israel Nash. Not to men- tion,If you’re Dino freeBelli, Friday, a local de�initely musician. go It’s check al- the music immediately reminded me of ways a privilege to engage with the art- many8 p.m. ofOn the my genres �irst listen I cycled to Israel through Nash, as ists around us. It costs only between $10 a young teenager and many of the rea- sons why I initially came to have such an interest in music. The lead singer Israel wantand $12 to miss. for a fun music-�illed night, and Photo courtesy of LOOSE MUSIC it’s an opportunity you de�initely do not

New CCSGA comment program brings concerns out of social media

DANA CRONIN said Samantha Albert, CCSGA’s Vice tually came to the council in person to be streamlined.” Staff Writer President of Internal Affairs. “It’s a more voice their concerns. Largely, there is a misunderstanding responsible forum where you’re getting Salazar added that Jill Tiefenthaler about how student voices can impact direct contact from someone rather than also has a comment section on her own decisions on campus. Yik Yak may bring anonymous contact.” webpage on which students, faculty, social validation with its upvote system, The idea for the program arose after staff, and whoever else, can raise any is- where users can impact a post’s popu- numerous complaints surfaced on CC sue or concern. larity by liking or disliking it, but the real At the beginning of this semester, Confessions last year concerning Play- “There are all these avenues for com- change comes when the ideas and criti- CCSGA launched a program on their hard Production’s event, Ice Age. Sala- munication that are not well advertised,” cisms enter the administrative forum. webpage where CC students can sub- zar noted that although there was much said Albert. “Instead of having all these If you would like to voice your opinion mit comments and concerns. The new controversy surrounding CCSGA’s fund- different places where people can ask to CCSGA, log onto sites.coloradocollege. program arrives amidst a time in which ing for the event, only two students ac- questions or raise concerns, it needs to edu/ccsga to submit your comment. most students resort to anonymous fo- rums, such as CC Confessions and Yik Yak, to voice their opinions. Alejandro Salazar is the current CCSGA President. His main concern with these anonymous forums is that they discour- age discussion and don’t allow for pro- ductive outcomes. “We’ve always felt that CC Confes- sions and Yik Yak, though they’re good for general sentiment about issues, are not very good at being productive,” said Salazar. “There’s no way to actually en- gage in dialogue, especially with all the anonymity surrounding it,” In order to direct student comments to the source, CCSGA launched the new comment section featured on the homepage of their website. Users can submit any comment, anonymously or not, and receive a direct response from a student body representative. CCSGA ments and questions can be directed to particularhopes that, departments eventually, or speci�ic people. com- For example, if someone has a question or concern about academics, they can be directed to a certain professor or de- partment. If someone has a problem with athletics, they can be put into touch with a coach or any other involved party. “In theory, you could have a dialogue, and you could ask questions there publi- cally. Maybe a lot of students have [these questions] but aren’t sure who to ask, where to go, or how to ask the question,” FEBRUARY 20, 2015 LIFE 15 BREWHAHA: Saison paradise at Trinity Brewing

NOAH Stewart The “Pappy Legba, Cerise Saison Re- Staff Writer high carbonation, and high alcohol con- gal” was my favorite beer I tried during characterized by fruity and spicy flavors, my visit. Coming in at a hefty 13 per- amongbeef sliders, other pork things. rib bites, fried shishito menu with 12 different brews offered. If cent ABV, Pappy isn’t messing around. peppers,Overall, andTrinity an uniqueis a great take brewery on bacon, and Saisontent. Saisons isn’t your currently thing, make don’t up shy half away, the The beer is brewed with just a touch of if you haven’t been yet it should be at the they have plenty of other options but I top of your list. Did I mention on Tuesday highly encourage you to try this Trinity texture. After the beer is fermented, it is afternoons they give out a complimenta- specialty. agedflaked in maize a barrel for witha seductive pie cherries, and creamy lend- ing it an interesting crimson color. every pint you buy? Stay thirsty. With the high alcohol content I was ex- ry strip of smoked, thick-cut bacon with visited Trinity Brew- pecting much more of a bite than I got ing,Over located block on breakGarden I of the Gods Road, about a 10-minute drive from with the first sip. The fruity flavors and - intense carbonation make the beer seem ing lot, the building morevery session-able.than a few of Howeverthese. I think you campus. From the park- wouldIf you’re quickly an IPA be lover,on the try floor the if “Slap you hadYer side it feels expansive. Mammy, Double IPA”. At 125 IBU’s they Youlooks have small, the but option once into claim it’s one of the hoppiest beers ever sit at the bar, a group brewed. It has nine varieties of hops, table, or on an outdoor nine types of malt, and comes in at 10.5 patio. If you want to bring your dog along Trinity is dog-friendly percent ABV. In sum, it will knock your but don’t forget: man’s alcoholsocks off. content I recommend the ‘Chi, best friend is not an Belgian If you’re Pilsener’. looking forAt a5.1 beer percent, with lower it’s acceptable designated much more session-able, and they claim driver. it’s their most versatile beer. You can Trinity has a great selection, especially the year, and it pairs well with all of their on beers brewed in food.drink it any time of day and any time of house. Currently, they have 19 house beers some great eats for a brewery. Normally, Hold up. Speaking of food, Trinity has on tap. Trinity special- and five guest beers beerbreweries into. haveTrinity pretzels, is different. beer soup, Their and Saison is broadly de- menuany other features recipe poutine, they cana selection work their of izes in Saison-style ales. fined as a Belgian Ale mac and cheeses, salads, chicken and

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Serial’s Adnan Syad faces an uncertain fate even after appeal

Zita Toth Guest Writer termining effects on the case it covered. on Feb. 6, 2015. the state during his trial. Though Syed Even now, the odds that the appeal will Fans of the popular podcast Serial have aired, he was finally granted the appeal requestedsel for failing a toplea seek deal, a plea Brown bargain claims with - awaited updates on the fate of its central a lengthy process of legal maneuvers, ful appeal would raise the possibility character, Adnan Syed, since the show Syed’sThough lawyer, just C. a Justin small Brown, breakthrough was satis in- ofwork a retrial are relatively for Syed, low.and along But a with success it, a McLean,Gutierrez who ignored could it. have In addition,provided shean possibility for his conviction to be over- - alibi.failed to investigate a key witness, Asia turned. The podcast shined light on a 2014ended told in December the story of Syed,last year. convicted Week byin cess,fied with but we’rethe court’s extremely decision. happy,” Brown previously closed case, bringing some theweek, 1999 the murder most downloaded of his high schoolpodcast girl of- told“It’s the the Baltimore first step Sun. in a Thepretty most long recent pro new voices into the picture, but Syed’s friend, Hae Min Lee. Now 33, and still ruling overturns an earlier decision from ruledThe indistrict his favor, attorney’s with the office appeal fought sched to- fate remains untold. proclaiming his innocence, Syed is serv- 2013 that denied a previous request for uledblock for Syed’s this appeal,coming but June. the The court Court has The show has gone beyond Syed to ing a life sentence for the crime. an appeal. also announced that a three-judge panel unveil how little evidence is necessary Both appeals were grounded in the would address the question of whether for a murder conviction. With a second January of 2014) with the Maryland shortcomings of Syed’s late trial attor- new evidence from McLean, providing CourtThough of Special Syed filed Appeals an application regarding his (in - an alibi for Syed, would be admissible. conviction, months before Serial even tions that she provided ineffective coun- In all its popularity, Serial had no de- noseason matter of Serialwhat thein the next works, story the may show’s be. ney, Cristina Gutierrez, through allega influence is set to raise more questions, 16 FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Little London Cake Shoppe’s prize winning cupcakes don’t disappoint

Zoe Holland cake creations. Little London took home the vanilla buttercream, vanilla cake and rately decorated cake for your next spe- Life Editor the prize with their unique takes, which the pop of the strawberry inside, just cial event, or just want to eat some awe- is ironic considering the bakery did not like strawberry shortcake. The espresso some, unique cupcakes, Little London Some of the best cake in Colorado sell cupcakes prior to their appearance cupcake was delicious but didn’t quite Cake Shoppe is a Colorado Springs clas- Springs isn’t downtown or on the quaint on the show. This new form of celebrity sic that it still coming up with innovative row of shops in Old Colorado City, but brought tourists into the place looking Whether you are looking for an elabo- rather off the main streets, nestled in a for cupcakes to try, so they began selling have the same burst of distinct flavor. nondescript beige house on a corner of a cupcakes in 2012. flavor combinations. residential neighborhood. A slightly dull Little London is in no way solely a cup- sign with old English type reads “Little cake bakery. It’s hardly set up to sell indi- London” on the exterior of the building. vidual baked goods. The place looks like Walk inside however, and the place is a living room lavishly decorated instead full of life. A bustling kitchen with over a of ornate decor beautiful cakes line the dozen cakes in the works and many bak- room. A couch with cake and wedding ers in their element around these art- magazines on the coffee table make it fully crafted desserts. set up for appointments for cake orders. This place is a Colorado Springs insti- Nonetheless, it is truly a hidden gem for tution, famous for their cakes that are top notch cupcakes. made special-order for each particular When I went late in the afternoon, they event. From weddings, to birthdays to only had about 8 cupcakes left on a small a variety of occasions, they make some cake pedestal. What the place lacked in of the best cakes around. They aren’t all selection it made up for in intriguing designs either. Much like the creations the strawberry shortcake along with a fromdecorated hit shows with yourlike “Acetraditional of Cakes” flowery and traditionalflavors. I tried chocolate the espresso cake with Kahlua vanilla and “Cake Boss,” the cakes are whimsical and frosting. made to look like anything from a rain- I bit into the espresso kahlua cupcake, which was moist and not too sweet. I Although they have been creating art- almost ate the entire thing right there, fulbow cakes trout for to overa football 30 years, field. they received forgetting to leave room to sample the an explosion of publicity after appearing rest. The strawberry shortcake looks on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” like your average vanilla fare from the The show is a baking competition that invites some of the countries best bak- Photo by Melissa Kolano eries to duke it out and come up with withoutside, vibrant but takepink a strawberry bite and the butter flavor- their most creative and delicious cup- reveals much more. The inside is filled

cream. Biting into it you get the flavor of Louis Futon adds a jazzy twist to EDM with his new EP

Rain Robinson rectly. “Take Off” gives you a taste of what and jazz and putting their own modern to convey his ideas of what he sees in the Guest Writer the EP has to offer in that it exhibits so twist on it. In the case of Louis’ EP, he world, and the direction he wants elec- uses jazzy chord progressions and 808s tronic music to take. one song. It’s bouncy, has jazzy chords, andmany uses of Louis’ electronic influences elements packaged to make into it Louis Futon, also known as Tyler so. It will make you feel like you’ve left Mindford, is an electronic music produc- your feet and are on your way to dancing er from Philadelphia. His self-titled EP on the moon, hence the title “Take Off.” that came out two weeks ago will send After “Take Off,” you are launched into a ATTENTION: JUNIORS chills down your spine. The music Futon silky smooth world. The next two tracks, makes is much more than your average “Silk” and “Sir Rock”, make use of chords - that hit you right in feels. Louis uses lay- sic. ers of lush, silky smooth synths to give THE 2015 four-on-the-floorArtists like Louis electronic – and there dance are mu a the laidback vibe, but the beat placed lot sprouting up now – are pushing the underneath those chords really gets you CC GRANTS IN WRITING boundaries of the commercial EDM going. The 808s, well placed snares, and scene that has become formulaic and hi-hats complete the modern spin on the (formerly CC Awards in Literature) dull. Even if you don’t like electronic mu- R&B, jazzy feel of the EP. The last song, sic, this EP will still make you feel things. - It maintains the jazzy chords and lush es and styles including jazz and R&B. It’s synths,“DRNUK,” but draws the beat on hip-hophas an inescapable influences. $15,000 for Block and Summer Projects The EP covers a wide variety of influenc hip-hop feel to it. The EP as a whole is a good demon- thatdefinitely relate worth to all differentchecking typesout because of musi it- stration of where the underground elec- calhas tastes. so many influences across the board tronic scene is headed. A lot of artists are - Applications Available in the

The first song is definitely titled cor making music that is influenced by R&B English Department, Armstrong 245 or on the English Department Website

Application Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2:00 pm

For further information contact Professor Dan Tynan, Chair of the Selection Committee

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