OSCARS DISSECTED, FROM BIG WINS TO SAD LOSSES | Page 8 University of Denver student newspaper since 1899
Vol. 122, Issue 7
Feb. 25, 2015
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DU men’s lacrosse clinches two wins on home �ield
JULIE GUNDERSON | CLARION The men’s lacrosse team takes the field at the Frontier Airlines Faceoff Classic on Feb. 21. The Pios won 10-5 against Furman University and 16-6 against Air Force Academy. (Pg. 15)
$3.5m technology upgrade opens doors on campus Brian Bowen Contributing Writer
Over the next few months, the students living in residence halls will see changes in the card access systems they use to get inside the dorms. Plus, the same system is being implemented on many other buildings on campus in the near future. The C-Cure 9000 card access security system is an upgrade from the current Blackboard card readers. CCure comes with benefits like a proximity card reader and electronic locks, according
to Paul Brown, Manager of Electronic Security Systems and Technology. “Currently, the Campus Safety Center, the University Technology Services building, the Resource Center, Cherrington Hall and Margery Reed Hall are active on C-Cure.” said Brown. “Nagel Hall will be going on-line Feb. 19 - 23 followed by Johnson-McFarlane Hall and Nelson Hall within a few weeks.” Although the change has presented its challenges, DU staff members seem supportive. “For security, I think it’s going to be a good thing.” said
BRIAN BOWEN | CLARION The new C-Cure 9000 keypads can now be found all over campus.
Greg Grauberger, Head of Advising for the Daniels College of Business. “I tried to get in last week and I guess it wouldn’t take my card, so I had to wait until 7 a.m. to get in.” Brown explained that during the transition to the new system, special lock-unlock times will be scheduled for the C-Cure doors. “Some individuals will not have access to a building after hours, while others, such as faculty, staff and Campus Security officers will.” Brown said. The automatic, electronic locks will be a vast improvement, according to Brown, because in the past, Department of Campus Security (DCS) officers would have to go around to each building and unlock doors manually. DCS plans to spend $3.5 million and two and a half years on the upgrade, which is expected to be complete in 2017. According to Paul Brown, the new door access system will be worth the investment. Thanks to the electronic locks that come with the system, DCS will be able to lock down every outside door on campus with the push of a single button, a useful function for any situation that may require a lock down. In anticipation of the transition, the DU card office updated Pioneer cards this year to include a high tech proxim-
ity chip that interacts with the C-Cure system and is more secure and harder to duplicate than the magnetic swipe technology used in the current system. “The new C-Cure system will also interface directly with our camera surveillance system, providing better situational awareness for our dispatch center, resulting in faster response time for our campus safety officers,” Brown said. Centennial Towers and Centennial Halls will be upgraded to the C-Cure system by the end of April and many other buildings will see CCure’s black card scanner and electronic locks before the end of 2015. Those buildings slated for upgrade in the next year are Sturm Hall, Craig Hall, Ruffatto Hall, Daniels College of Business, North and South Driscoll, the Ricketson Law Building and the Anderson Academic Commons. C-Cure’s 4 or 5 day installation process leads to a good deal of security benefits for the upgraded building. Most students won’t have to use the system unless they are entering dining halls or residence halls which are locked 24/7. The system is mostly designed to bulk up after-hours security on campus.
WHAT’S INSIDE: News DU LOSES STUDENT IN TRAGIC HIKING ACCIDENT The DU community mourns the loss of undergraduate student Clay Claus. Pg. 2
Lifestyles GLOBAL GALA COVERAGE Students gather to celebrate and discuss their time abroad. Pg. 4
Entertainment SNL CELEBRATES 40 HILARIOUS YEARS Andrew Baer gives his take on the show’s big anniversary bash. Pg. 9
Opinions ASSESSING CAREER FAIRS Nikki Frick explains who career fairs really help. Pg. 12
Sports GOLF UPDATES The Clarion checks in with the golf program to discuss both the past and the future. Pg. 15