Regis University ePublications at Regis University Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Archives and Special Collections Newspaper 1-30-2008 2008 Highlander Vol 90 No 15 January 30, 2008 Follow this and additional works at: https://epublications.regis.edu/highlander Part of the Catholic Studies Commons, and the Education Commons Recommended Citation "2008 Highlander Vol 90 No 15 January 30, 2008" (2008). Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper. 267. https://epublications.regis.edu/highlander/267 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at ePublications at Regis University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper by an authorized administrator of ePublications at Regis University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CAUCUS VS. PRIMARY Do you know the difference? lADY RANGERS NO DATE IDEAS See Page2 DEFEAT FOR VALENTINE'S? COUGARS AWORD FROM THE CHIEF Highlander staffer Vince Get the full scoop. Sapienza gives his advice A few words for the new semester. See Page4 See Page8 for you clueless gents. See Page 10 REGIS UNIVERSITY e a weekly publication 1 an Serving the Regis community since 1888 Volume 90, Issue 15 www.regishighlander.com Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Photo by Brett Stakelin Part of MLK Week held last Monday, Feb. 21 - Feb. 25, the Denver Poetry Slam team used the power of words to illuminate the struggles of discrimination Thurs, Feb. 24. The week's events honored the life of Dr. King and his work to reach "the mountaintop" towards the "promised land." Amber Alarid that hopes to increase diversity aware­ racism. Some spoke of how far we exists today. One Regis staff member StaffReporter ness of every kind--including race, reli­ have come and that the "promised recalled a remark made by Coretta gion, but most important, diversity of land" is in sight, and others spoke of Scott King. When asked what her hus­ On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Byron thought.) the work left to be done. band (Dr. King) would think of our Plumley, justice education coordina­ Beginning the dialogue, students, The entire dialogue was meant to society today, Mrs. King believed he tor, and Leilani Henry, professional faculty, and staff were asked to envi­ leave the Regis community with ques­ would have been disappointed with the dialogue facilitator and consultant for sion the mountaintop that Dr. King tions more than answers. Each partici­ lack of progress. the Institute on the Common Good, led spoke off from, of which he saw the pant was asked to respond to an open Nonetheless, most attendees agreed a diversity dialogue titled, "What Did "promised land." Attendees were then ended question asked by the partici­ that there still is hope. Martin Luther King See at the asked to reflect on how close we are as pant next to them, and then to direct "I am change" is what one person Mountaintop and Why Can't We Get a human race to that "promised land." an open ended question to the person said when asked to sum up the dia­ There?" Everyone then "voted with their feet" back. This gave everyone the opportu­ logue in three words or less. All members of the Regis communi­ by standing in a line based on how nity to speak, but also elucidated criti­ Most also agreed the journey ty were invited to join in a group dis­ close each individual believes society is cal issues surrounding diversity. towards the "promised land" is neither cussion focusing on Dr. King's vision of to attaining Dr. King's dream. No one In response to the discussion about over. "the mountaintop," a common theme felt we were there, few felt we were a need for a leader such as Dr. King or In his famous "I Have Been to the this past week in light of the recent cel­ close, but most thought we had a long Gandhi in our present time, one stu­ Mountaintop" speech, Dr. King ebration of Dr. King's birthday. This way to go. dent shared: ''You point a finger, four described the journey ahead by saying, event followed a reading, sponsored by When each person was asked why more are pointing back at you." For 'We've got some difficult days ahead... The Movement, of Dr. King's famous they were standing where they were, some, this was reflective of the Jesuit But I want you to know tonight, that 1968, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" some participants were reluctant, but ideal to be "men and women in service we, as a people, will get to the prom­ speech in the Dining Hall. (The willing, to explain their personal views of others." ised land." Movement is a student organization of the state of our society in relation to However, others felt racism still 2 Highlander NEWS I WEDNESDAY, !ANUARY 30, 2008 'RUAlert' emergency system to help protect uni­ versity community Vince Garzone for operations in University Services. expand our planning as well as the Contact the Highlander methods we'd use to communicate Staff Reporter To be eligible for the service, Regis 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop I-8 students, faculty, and staff need to the with members of our community." Denver, CO 80221 This week, Regis University will have an active Regis email account. McCue conducted a testing phase of begin to implement a new emergency This week, McCue will send out an the system in the fall semester. Peter text message service titled "RU Alert." email blast to those accounts with Greco, chief information office for ITS, Our Mission: According to the Jan. 20 press release, information on how to enroll. was a member of the test group. "Each As the staff of the Regis University "In the event of an emergency situa­ Beginning on Jan. 28, the sign up test worked quite well. I received text weekly publication, the tion, Regis University will communi­ process will mainly involve providing messages very quickly after they were Highlander, we intend to serve the cate vital information as quickly and one's phone number and basic infor­ sent. The system also can send e-mails, campus and the neighborhood by efficiently as possible to provide the mation. and that test went well. I have a very providing a forum for news, infor- greatest safety for our students, faculty Regis has been working on the new high level of confidence that the Rave mation and exploring ideas. and staff." This communication will be system since last spring, according to Alert system we've set up will perform Our publication is designed conducted through various media such Karen Webber, vice president for as we need it to perform," Greco said. to cultivate awareness, as e-mail, InSite, public address sys­ administration. "It involved research­ Regis University will run the system undestanding and tems, and most importantly text mes­ ing companies that provide these types through a company called Rave dialogue about matters of saging. of services, surveying other institu­ Communications. The company pro­ community importance. The text message service will be tions to see what they planned to do vides emergency communication serv­ straightforward and to the point. "In about emergency communications, ices such as the text message system to Editor-in-Chief an emergency situation, a text message selecting the provider, securing fund­ many other major universities such as Maricor Coquia will be immediately released to stu­ ing for the service, developing an the University of Colorado at Boulder. dents, faculty, and staff. The first thing implementation plan, and testing the McCue says that the service costs Regis Opinions Editors University five cents per text message you will see is 'RUAlert:' and then the system," said Webber. Jen Janes sent. However, the system will be of no message. The text message will give a The Administration started working Jacqueline Kharouf brief description of the situation and on its emergency response planning cost to students, faculty or staff except then direct you to InSite for further before the Virginia Tech tragedy. But, for their individual mobile service text details and directions of what to do," Webber says that "this and other relat­ message charges. Photography Editors said Mark McCue, assistant director ed incidents caused us to expedite and Graham Hunt Brett Stakelin Staff Photographers Caucus vs. Primary Chelsea Coalwell Reagan Pufall Denver caucus training distinguishes difference Christopher Yamauchi Emily Sloan assigned a number of delegates by a Copy Editor Staff Reporter mathematical formula. These dele­ Caitlin Healy gates will attend the party Convention There were at least 30 black leather and assembly, sponsored by the par­ chairs surrounding an oval polished ties, representing voters for the various Online Manager table in a room that seemed important, candidates. Furthermore, there are Lauren Fellows where large wealthy company CEO's "super delegates," who are delegates, would take large risks. But instead of like democratic governors of various Layout & Design businessmen in the dark suits, were states, who are automatically allowed Joey Ruffini everyday men and women int-shirts to attend and vote in the DNC. Only and jeans; most of them middle-aged the Democratic party has "super dele­ Staff Reporters and older, with only two college stu­ gates." Vince Garzone dents there; the youngest probably 20 Primaries, on the other hand, Kerry Grady years old. resemble the scenes depicted on Abbey Mermis Dan Willis, Secretary of the Election Day. Voters go to polling sta­ Vince Sapienza Democratic Party of Denver County, tions to cast their vote for candidates Emily Sloan began the meeting shortly aft.er every­ on a ballot.