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Volume 88, Issue 19 March I, 2006 Regis University---------------­ e a weekly publication 1 an er The Jesuit University of the Rockies www.RegisHighlander.com Denver, Colorado Physical Plant lends a helping hand Colorado high with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts school counselors experience Regis Tamara Hackfort Staff Reporter firsthand On December 2, 2005, ten men from Regis' Physical Plant loaded up a truck Alyse Warner full of materials and piled into a van to Staff Reporter embark on a cross country trip to help people they had never met. The team This past Thursday, the Regis cam­ of men, headed by Paul Turco, trav­ pus hosted counselors from 27 high eled thirty three hours to begin relief schools all around the state of work in Gulfport, Mississippi, one hun­ Colorado. Their day began with a dred days after Hurricane Katrina breakfast with Regis students, Recently, Turco and some of the vol­ followed by a presentation from the unteers have been speaking to various Office of Admissions concerning their groups around campus recounting policies and processes. Counselors their story. On February 16, Turco, were then given the opportunity to tour along with Greg Giovannoni, Mike the campus, as well as speak with Harris and Mark Keifart, spoke to Dr. Regis students about their experi­ Kathy Schaefer's Jesuit Spirituality ences. Following a full campus tour, a class. With a slide show presentation, lunch discussion with Regis student Turco began with a simple slide that ambassadors, insignias, and volun­ read, "Service of Others" and humbly teers, as well as a chance to talk to said, "That's how we live each day." Regis staff members including repre­ The hour-long presentation discussed Photo provided by Physical Plant sentatives from the athletic depart­ the men's work with the North Carolina ment proceeded. Physical Plant employees help with the hurricane relief efforts in Baptist Men, one of only a few volun­ After enjoying their lunch, the Gulfport, Mississippi. teer organizations working in the area. counselors then heard from a panel of The group amazed the class as When asked what moments held the munity was so strong" said Greg Regis students without Regis staff they told stories of cargo ships being most impact for the group, the men Giavannoni. Along with physical members being in the room. Maricor blown on land and knocking over talked about digging an American flag efforts, the men commented that emo­ Coquia, a member of the student houses; entire houses needing to be out of the mud and hanging it on the tional relief given as well, panel commented, "For me, being part gutted; all too often, insurance provid­ flag pole of a devastated house, "I get of the student panel was a lot of fun. It ed little to no assistance. emotional because the sense of com- See Physical Plant on page two recalled many memories from my sen­ ior year when it came down to making that final, very scary decision of leaving home.· After the student panel, the counselors attended a pres­ entation about the honors program, as well as another panel composed of faculty members. To finish their day, there was a question and answer ses­ sion concerning study abroad pro­ grams, leadership opportunities, etc, are facilitated by Student Support Services. Brian Plautz, the counselor repre­ sentative from Dakota Ridge High School commented, "Though I have already toured Regis once before, I felt that visiting a second time was especially helpful in terms of getting a good "feel" for the campus as well as what type of student chooses Regis Photo by Frank Haug over other universities. Meeting with current Regis students was especially On Monday, Regis Student Government hosted the election debates in the Student Center. Each candidate was vital in that regard . given a chance to introduce their platforms in a one minute spot, followed by questions from both the moderator Chris Dieterich and members of the audience. Good luck to Chief Justice candidates Torie Leone, Danny Gallagher; President and Vice President hopefuls Risschie Aran and Zac Garthe, and Brittani Sours and Brooke See Counselors on page two Stringfellow. The debate gave candidates the chance to expand on their goals for the upcoming year. - Wednesday, March 1, 2006 2 Highlander News Ortiz, Kelli Gloyd, Colleen Tholen, Contact the Highlander Physical plant from front page do relief work with Common Ground Collective. Each volunteer feels Phoung Lan Nguyen, Gianna 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Stop 1-8 Gherardini, Jeanette Markham, Matt Denver, CO 80221 Mark Kiefert added, "maybe we strongly about what they have to con­ Mach, Tammy Henry, Katelyn instilled some hope." tribute. Matt Mach, a freshman from Schwartz, Anni Martial, and Adrian Along with Turco, Kiefert, Harris, and Lino Lakes, Minnesota, says, "I want to Our Mission: Manriquez. Physical Plant's Paul Giovannoni; Galen Fulkerson, Billy try something new. I heard stories As the staff of the Regis University Turco, Christian Van Minnen, and Mike Gallegos, Nasin Khwajazada, Scott about buddies going to California to weekly publication, the Highlander, Harris, each members of the first dele­ Ormiston, Christian Van Minnen and party and I thought about how people we intend to serve the campus and gation, will go with the students. Jose Cupa volunteered for the trip, but in New Orleans can't go on spring the neighborhood by providing an Funding is a major issue for this del­ they added that the effort was really break or vacation. I felt helpless with outlet for the transmission of news egation. Everything from meals and made by all of physical plant. Turco and ideas. Our publication is gas for the students to protective suits, explained that everyone in Physical designed to cultivate awareness, "I felt helpless with respirators, gloves, and first aid kits Plant covered their jobs in addition to understanding and dialogue about are needed. Senior and student their own work, which included doing matters of community importance. all the stuff on TV I organizer Adrian Manriquez recog­ several snow removals. nizes that "the school has been very The group has done several presen­ saw this [relief trip] on Editor-in-Chief generous. In order to be safe in disas­ tations for different organizations on­ Chris Dieterich lnsite and thought it ter areas it is very expensive. Also, we campus and is focused on letting the want to give the people of New Regis community know about the was the perfect Orleans something. Associate Editor effects Katrina and Rita have had. opportunity. Now I'm The total cost of the trip is eight to Justin Parnell Turco says, "We do this for the sole ten thousand dollars. We are still hop­ purpose of letting people know. We fired up." ing to raise three to five thousand dol­ Opinion Editor don't want acknowledgements; we just lars. The rest has been graciously Justin Goldman want people to know." donated by departments on campus. Regis will soon be sending another all the stuff on TV. I saw this [relief trip] Mike Redmend in Physical Plant has delegation to do hurricane relief work. on lnsite and thought it was the perfect Feature Editor & been especially generous." Over the Regis College spring break, opportunity. Now I'm fired up." Distribution Manager Any clubs, organizations, or depart­ fifteen students and three staff mem­ In preparation, volunteers are Alyse Warner ments that would like to donate funds bers will be traveling to New Orleans to receiving free Hepatitis A shots from Denver Health. Members of the Regis to the delegation can contact Dave Online Editors Delegation are: Katy Stickle, Chanel Law in Student Activities (x 4089). C.J. Kummer Counselors from front page Zach Owens I don't ever push for my students to K-Mart parking update: apply to any particular schools, but Sports Editor visiting college campuses helps me to Erica Easter be more knowledgeable in discussing New lot to be complete in June and even recommending colleges to Spotlight Editor my students. I think that my students Marlena Hargrove The lights and sidewalk system will Jacqueline Kharouf value my opinion even more when I Staff Reporter be up and running in time for the Lech tell them that I have actually spent Walesa event scheduled for March 24. Senior Reporter time on campus and know more about Regis University has officially taken By then, students, faculty, and staff Andrea Silva their chances for admission and/or control of the K-Mart property it has can park in the lot past 6:00 p.m. happiness at a particular college." owned since 1887. Even though K­ Michael Redmond confirms that the Copy Editors Mart still awaits demolition, students, whole area will be entirely completed Vic Davolt, director of admissions Maricor Coquia faculty, and staff can park in the area mid-June. When completed, the hopes, that the event will foster knowl­ Lauren Wojtko edge and encouragement among now known as "Lot 6." The lot is open space will accommodate 500 cars, as from 7:00 a.m.