Fort Lewis College News Magazine Issue 63
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From the Editor’s Desk
CONTENTS Campus News:
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Senior Recitals: Culmination of Music Education at FLC Story by Dan Riley
Community News:
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The Search for Fair Housing in Durango Story by Alison Uralli
COVER STORY:
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Troubles for the Trolley Story by Catherine Wheeler
Sports:
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Self Defense Education and Recreational Martial Arts Story by Lauren Hammond
Technology:
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When it comes to the Indy and the amount of work that I put into creating videos for the website, I have a part-time job without pay . That being said, the amount of experience and information I have gained throughout the years is priceless . My name is Anthony Martin , and I am the Video Production editor. Fort Fuel News is under the umbrella of The Independent, however we create videos that are visually appealing and informative. Right now, I work with Haylee Knippel , Meryl Ramsey and Nic Hassinger , and I wouldn’t be where I am without their help. They work their keisters off to create something that the school has never seen. The Indy is like a second family to me. Running in late and hearing Leslie say, “Alright, its 8 o ‘clock , time to start the editors meeting,” has been my Tuesday and Thursday morning for almost two years now, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. If you are ever looking for the James Franco look-alike and want to make videos, join the Indy. Oh yeah, here is my favorite quote: “Briefcase Taco.” Until next time, this is Anthony J. Martin, and I’m famous .
Behind the Desk: IT’s Continuous Contribution Story by Whitney Kidd
Staff Columnist:
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Digging for Your Man’s G-Spot Staff Editorial by Remi Majeski
Entertainment:
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Indy on the Street, Horoscopes and Fashion!
Correction to Issue 62: What Free Ride? The published story contains a discrepancy in the number of varsity athletes the athletic department has. The reporter, Luke Perkins, reports that 443 athletes are involved in varsity sports at FLC, which was mistakenly changed during edits to 433 varsity athletes in the published story. With 443 varsity athletes, if the $196,270 allocated for athletic scholarships were evenly divided, each would receive around $443, Perkins reports. The Independent apologizes for this discrepancy.
CAMPUS NEWS
Senior Recitals: Culmination of Music Education at FLC
Story by Dan Riley
Photos by Andrew Lovell
Design by Camden Smith
or music majors at Fort Lewis College, the culmination of their studies is when they step onto the stage and perform their senior recitals for a crowd of teachers, peers, friends and family. The amount of work that goes into constructing the sound the crowd hears is not something that happens overnight and requires a great deal of behind-the-scenes dedication from the students and even their teachers. “The process starts from the time they start as freshmen really,” Marc Reed, the brass conductor, professor and chair of the music department, said. “The student recital is meant to be our capstone experience.” The goal is to build technique, sound, musicianship and knowledge through means such as one-on-one lessons as well as a series of juries where students play for music department faculty and peers to help foster what people will ultimately hear at senior recitals, Reed said. “It’s kind of overwhelming to say that you’re going to work up a 50- to 60-minute
program just all from scratch, so that’s part of the process,” Mark Walters, a woodwinds conductor and professor at Fort Lewis College, said. The process of preparing for senior recitals as a student has taken a large amount of time and effort, Ashley Markle, a senior performance major specializing in violin, said. “I’m not going to lie. It’s been very, very stressful,” Markle said. “This semester has pushed me to my limits.” Markle began the official preparation process for her senior recital during the winter semester of 2014 and has devoted countless hours to practicing her final hour long repertoire, which consists of four pieces. The hardest piece for Markle to learn was titled the Bruch Concerto, which she worked on all summer. “I practiced at least two hours a day, more like three over the summer, and then, when school started, that time went up to at least four hours,” she said. “About four is
all I can do during the week with all of my classes and work, but during the weekend, its about six hours a day.” These practice hours were outside of rehearsal and on her own time, she said. Frustration can be common among students in this situation, Walters said. “I always make sure that I record all their juries, so I can say when they’re feeling down, ‘Hey, this is how you sounded as a freshman,’ and they can see how far they’ve come,” Reed said. While all music majors must work hard to be completely ready for their recitals, the workload and types of practice vary based on how the music is being made, he said. This disparity can be found in the way trumpet players prepare because the extreme physical nature of playing a trumpet for 45 minutes straight requires a high level of physical endurance that is not common among other non-brass musicians, he said. One of the main goals for teachers is for students to be able to gain confidence throughout their college career so that they
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Students sit in on the recital in Roshong Recital Hall Anthony Stallings on violin and Kathy Olinger on piano.
ever played.” One of the biggest driving factors for students, especially in the months leading up to their recitals, is a sense of survival, Walters said. They have to do their performance in front of a crowd no matter what, which helps them realize that they have to play as well as possible. “I think its really neat from a faculty standpoint that we get to see this person come in wherever they are ability-wise, wherever they are personally as a freshman, and get to kind of help shape and watch them grow into who they are for the senior recital,” Reed said. At the end of the day, when all of the preparation comes to fruition, the final product makes all of the hard work worth it and creates a great sense of satisfaction for the teachers and espe-
cially the students, Walters said. “I’ve performed enough and know what that feeling is like when you get done with that performance and that adrenaline rush. It’s so much joy. It makes all the hard work worth it,” Markle said. “It’s a very emotional thing, almost like you’re bearing your soul,” Walters said.
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can be completely ready when they take the stage for their final collegiate performance, Walters said. For that reason, students get opportunities through their classes and through weekly recitals to help them ease into a complete solo performance for a longer period of time, he said. “The best way to get better at performing is just by doing it through student recitals and performance ensembles and other performances on campus,” Reed said. “That way, they kind of learn how to calm their nerves and get through it.” It is a chance for students to get to know themselves, he said. They can see what their weaknesses and strengths are and eventually bring the former up to the level of the latter. Markle started playing violin at the age of 10 and has played for 12 years, but she had never taken formal lessons to the extent that she has during her music education at Fort Lewis College, she said. “If I didn’t have those lessons, I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am now,” Markle said. “The music I’m playing now is so much more advanced than anything I’ve
COMMUNITY NEWS There are housing opportunities for students on the grid in town.
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There are also housing opportunities for students on the north side of town.
Many apartments also rent to students. Story by Alison Uralli
Photos by Hanna Maddera
Design by Hanna Maddera
s a student, finding a fair and decent place to live in an expensive mountain town like Durango can be a long and challenging process. The high cost of living, low availability of housing and difficulties with landlord-tenant relations can often put students in a difficult spot. Once students find a place to live, they may encounter problems with their landlords or the property management compa-
nies through which they rent. Being aware of tenant rights and responsibilities can ease some of these struggles and help avoid potential disputes and conflicts surrounding leasing a place to live. Kip Wing, a student at Fort Lewis College, rented a house for about a year and experienced some of these difficulties. The utilities were split between four internal units within the home, and each unit was paying separate power bills of up to
$200, usually amounting to $600 to $700 a month, which he believed was an unrealistically high amount of money for the power being used, Wing said. “The heat barely worked on one side of the house,” he said. “There were constant power hazard issues and plumbing issues that would take over a month to get addressed.” A year later, Wing moved out but received a call from the property manage-
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receive their security deposits back in full. Issues similar to this between tenants and property managers can be taken to small claims court if the amount of money being disputed is under $7500. “I’ve a been a broker since 2000, and I think there was only one time a student took us to small claims court, and we did not have to pay them,” Wright said. However, this can go the other way, and property management companies can take tenants to small claims court mainly for what is called Forcible Entry and Detainer, she said. If the damage on a unit is above and beyond the security deposit, the owner of the property then has to pay for it and has the option to collect that money from the tenant, she said. As far as policies, such as no pets, it is up to the owner of the property to make these decisions, Wright said. Students are not considered a protected class, so the owners can say no to students, to smokers and to other policies as well. For many students attending Fort Lewis College and living off campus, it may be their first experience renting and living on their own. Communicating with the landlord is essential. Know what is their responsibility to fix and what isn’t. Durango Property Management’s policy is that the stove and refrigerator are necessities and are their responsibilities to fix, Wright said. A dishwasher or washer and dryer are nonessential and are at the owner’s disposal to fix.
Caroline Findlay, a sophomore at Fort Lewis College, leases from an independent landlord and has had a pleasant experience so far. “Whenever we need something fixed and we call our landlord,” Findlay said. “He’s usually there to check it out the same day.” “He fixed our oven right away, and when we first moved in, he was over at the house mowing our lawn for us,” she said. Findlay’s previous experience wasn’t as pleasant, she said. Over the summer she rented from another independent landlord on a temporary lease. “We were lucky that it was temporary,” she said. “He would show up at our house unannounced, threatened us, and we couldn’t have more than 10 people at our house without it being a problem.” Findlay had only lived in the house for two months and had to replace the toilet seat and shower handle herself even though they were already in poor condition when she moved in, she said. “We cleaned the house thoroughly, and it looked the same as we moved in, she said. “We even took pictures before we moved in. But, he still has our deposit, and its been a month since we’ve moved out.” If she had read the lease closer and known that the landlord can’t show up without prior notice or unlawfully withhold their deposit, she probably could’ve dealt with the problem better, Findlay said.
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ment company claiming that he owed them $90 from his previous lease, he said. The company told him if he didn’t pay the requested amount, the current tenants, which were his old roommates, were to be evicted, he said. “After multiple times of asking for a paper trail and proof of what I owed, I got nothing,” Wing said. “I even took an accountant friend of mine to the office to address the issue, and they could not tell me anything.” Despite his efforts, Wing ended up paying the expense to help his friends and to avoid further hassles. Durango Property Management manages and rents about 300 long-term rental properties in the area, and many of these are rented to students, Dawn Wright, a broker and associate at Durango Property Management, said. Damages and lack of cleaning are the most common issues with long-term rentals, she said. Durango Property Management requires the entire unit to be cleaned before a tenant finishes the lease, she said.This constitutes professionally cleaning the carpets and appliances on all surfaces. “Some people will repair their own damage and some people won’t,” she said. “We hold the security deposit, and I take photos of each move out, and if we need to use the security deposit for something, whether it’s carpet cleaning or repairs, we supply the tenant with a copy of that invoice.” Because of this, many students may not
COVER STORY
Troubles for the Trolley
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ecently, Durango’s City Council has been debating the issue of raising trolley fares from being free to costing a dollar. This has spurred debate throughout the Durango community, including Fort Lewis College. By 2017, the operating budget for the Main Street Trolley will be depleted, said Chase Gaumond, a senator of The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College and member of the Multi-Modal Advisory Board. In 2009, the city council decided to make the trolley fare free, Amber Blake, a Multi-Modal administrator, said. The council made the decision in the wake of the struggling economy and wanted to give back to the citizens of Durango by
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providing free public transportation, Blake said. Previously, the fare amounted to 50 cents. Since 2013, the operating cost for transit has increased by nearly a million dollars, Blake said. The increase in cost coupled with the decrease in funding is causing significant problems for continuing trolley operation. Concerns for the trolley’s future have been a major interest of the MMAB, Gaumond said. “It’s an instrumental public good for a wide variety of citizens of Durango and for students of Fort Lewis College,” he said. The transit system and trolley are both fixed-service routes in Durango, Blake said. There are 30 stops the trolley visits Of the 620,000 trips on its loop route down Main Street. per year that the whole transit makes, 35 to 40 percent are via trolley, with about 15 percent of trolley riders being tourists, she said. The trolley is mainly used by people who are public transportation dependent, she said. “I only use public transportation,” Janet Vaughn, an employee for Sodexo at Fort Lewis College, said. “When I talk to students, many people mention that they use the trolley to get to and from work, socially and as a safe ride,” Gaumond said. There are also people who continuously get on and off and ride the trolley all day, causing inflation in ridership, Blake said. If a fee is required to ride the trolley, Blake expects ridership to
Design by Madison Bush decrease by about 20 percent. Though a $1 fare has been implemented for the regular transit, Fort Lewis College students receive transit passes on a semester basis. Student fees cover the cost of transit passes. Each academic year, there is a 3 percent increase in the transit’s fee for those passes, Gaumond said. “That’s where most of the debate has come from,” he said. “As students continue to pay for an increasing raise in fee, we feel the community at large should contribute as well.” A fee to ride would not affect students because transit passes will still be accepted, he said. There are options when it comes to how the trolley could be potentially funded in the future. A $1 fee to ride the trolley could be implemented, the budget for the trolley could be supported by local marijuana tax revenue or the cost of parking meters could be raised and funds diverted to transit, Gaumond said. “I don’t think anyone, including myself, wants to see another parking meter raise,” he said. Gaumond’s goal while on the MMAB has been to raise community support for the trolley rather than Fort Lewis College students supporting it with the fees that are included in tuition. “I believe it should be a communitywide effort to see that the trolley is used and supported,” he said. Additionally, there are many reasons why the trolley should continue to provide transportation. “The loss of the trolley would be a true detriment to the community,” Blake said. By using public transportation, the roadways carry fewer cars, extending their lifetime and protecting the environment, she said. The comparison of cost is also something to consider with this issue. The cost of a transit pass compared to
The Trolley departs the Transit Center at :00, :20 and :40.
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the cost of everyday parking downtown, with the addition of gasoline, is a big difference, Blake said. So far, there are no plans to raise transit pass fees, and there are discounted passes available for seniors, low-income households and students, she said. Ideas are already being considered to raise money to support the trolley. “I think the best idea is if we can use new marijuana tax revenue to fund the trolley, however we don’t know how much revenue will be generated,” Gaumond said. The more realistic solution is to implement the dollar-per-ride fee, he said. Because the standard transit already requires a $1 fee to ride, Vaughn believes people would still be willing to pay. “I understand it, but I think there is a medium amount somewhere that people could pay,” she said. The decision will be made by the Durango City Council within the next few meetings, Gaumond said. “It’s a contentious issue,” he said. The MMAB and the transit center have expressed their support for the trolley and desire to keep it funded and operated for students and the community to use, he said.
SPORTS
Self Defense Education and Recreational Martial Arts Story by Lauren Hammond
Photos by Andrew Lovell
Design by Camden Smith
ort Lewis College offers self defense classes, and martial arts gyms around town also provide such services for children, men and women. Self Defense with Sgt. Deming Sgt. Brett Deming, with the Fort Lewis College Police Department, has been working in collaboration with the Rape Aggression Defense Systems of Self Defense, a company out of Louisiana, for the last 14 years. R.A.D. offers a variety of courses including classes for men and kids as well as aerosol and keychain defense. Colleges and universities seem to be a popular venue to offer such classes, Deming said. “We’ve been advertising another class that will take place November 14 and 15,” he said. Deming is required to teach a minimum of two classes a year in order to maintain his certification. To meet these requirements, Deming needs to complete one more course this year. A certification is necessary to teach these types of classes and have the backing of R.A.D., he said. Deming’s upcoming class will be a basic, personal self-defense course based on realistic self-defense tactics such as punching and kicking techniques taught for women-only groups. “We are really just trying to get techniques out there to people and give them the opportunity to properly punch or kick without injuring themselves,” Deming said. “We also want to make them aware of their surroundings. Maybe someone’s behavior is something you can pick up on and be receptive to. We’re here to help recognize those risks and help avoid those risks.” Durango Provides Self Defense Education through Martial Arts Martial arts, a recreational form of self-defense, is offered at multiple gyms in Durango. “There are several clubs in town that teach various martial arts with a varying degree of emphasis on self defense,” Matt Young, the Durango Martial Arts Academy manager and head instructor, said. At the academy Young teaches specialized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kick-
boxing. These classes are offered in both coed and women-only classes. Young has trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 10 years and has competed in numerous high level BJJ tournaments and professional Mixed Martial Arts fights. Young has also used Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to defend himself during street altercations, he said. “BJJ is an incredible form of martial art that is both fun and challenging. It provides an excellent means of exercise, mental stimulation, sense of camaraderie, form of self defense and is a hobby and pastime that offers a lifetime of enjoyment,” he said. One key to jiu jitsu's effectiveness as a self defense art form is the use of key strategies and principles of leverage to allow someone to defeat a bigger stronger opponent. Martial Arts as Community Builder and Personal Development Karate is a sport that was developed by townspeople to protect themselves, said Senpai Phillip Loudermilk. Senpai translates to mean a junior instructor or punching bag, and it is commonly used in Japanese culture. “Karate is beautiful and violent. It teaches a person self control,” Loudermilk said. “When it comes to the simplicity of the techniques, the discipline required to learn them, the kata, it’s all very artistic.” A lot of people look at karate as just punching and kicking, but there’s a level of precision required for each technique, he said. It is an art that can consist of killing someone with your bare hands while also providing a level of peacefulness, he said. Self defense classes generally attempt to target women, however men have just as big a need to learn to defend themselves as women, Young said. Learning karate teaches self control, Loudermilk says. “There’s a lot of really aggressive males out there that may have some crazy inferiority complexes that makes them feel they ought to prove their masculinity,” he said. “It’s good to know how to diffuse those kinds of people.” Training in martial arts can be valuable in allowing men an outlet for frustrations and bottled up emotions, Young said. “Training promotes a more humble,
peaceful and overall healthier outlook on life,” Young said. “Men who train in martial arts are generally less likely to get in a fight.” Children’s classes are also offered around town. “One of my favorite things is when a newbie comes in and he or she is just very apprehensive,” Loudermilk said. “When they first come in, they don’t have much self esteem, and they’re floppy and sloppy with their techniques. And then to witness the character development that takes place in them, it’s the spirit in essence of karate. Why people are attracted to it is absolutely a mystery in itself.” No one is ever too old or young to start, and it doesn't matter what a person's current level of physical conditioning might be, Young said. “Karate is such a great thing to turn to for character development and spiritual development. It’s not what I would call a substitute for religion or anything, but it does something to you,” Loudermilk said.
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Shianne Swapp demonstrates a cross punch in her women's kickboxing class.
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Behind the Desk: IT’s Continuous Contribution There are PC computer labs in most buildings on campus. Story by Whitney Kidd
Photos by Charine Gonzales
Design by Madison Bush
hile they may not be the most prominent department on campus, The Department of Information Technology has the critical, behind-the-scenes, role of keeping Fort Lewis’s tech running. Over the past year, the Fort Lewis College information technology department has made major changes on campus, Matthew McGlamery, the Fort Lewis College information technology director, said.
of the lab computers, McGlamery said. In addition, the IT department also added three new webcams on campus and implemented a new orientation photo taking process, which eliminated the long lines for IDs, he said. The department has replaced and upgraded lecture room projectors with LED projectors, which are more energy efficient and reliable, he said. They have also supported the construction of the new geoscience, physics and engineering building, McGlamery said. The Exchange email platform has also been changed this year from the 2007 update to the 2013 update, Patrick Gaughan, the technical support services manager, said. “All of the students have been moved to the new email system but not faculty or staff,” Gaughan said. Throughout the course of the recent changes, there have been a few user issues, McGlamery said. “We are aware that during the email migration we had two issues which were not foreseen,” he said. “One was with Macintosh systems that were using the Outlook client and not configured to auto-discover.” A parameter change was required to continue to operate, he said. “The other was with an issue over a weekend that impacted webmail users for 24 hours,” he said. Each year at the start of the fall semester, McGlamery and the IT department deal with hundreds of individual issues, as new and continuing students as well as new faculty and staff arrive on campus. Along with fixing new and existing technological issues, the IT department is working on many changes to be made in the near future, McGlamery said.
“In total, we are probably working on or planning close to one hundred initiatives to maintain our systems and add new functionality for the faculty, staff and students,” he said. Some of these initiatives include door access via Skycards to labs and classrooms, another email system upgrade and a Webopus and Banner upgrade. “The new system will allow doors to open and lock on a schedule without human intervention,” he said. “They can also restrict labs or classrooms to only students registered in a class.” As far as email, Webopus and Banner upgrades, these changes will continue over the next three years, which will provide a more modern interface and improved processes, McGlamery said. “We are still in the planned stages and developing the project plan for the rollout,” he said. McGlamery encourages students to email the IT desk with any problems that may arise. “When everything works, no one notices, but if something fails, we hear about it pretty quickly,” he said.
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The department currently offers services directly to students such as free wireless networking, over 800 lab computers on campus and free Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows upgrades, McGlamery said. IT also runs the servers for registration, admissions, financial aid, payroll and human resources. “It’s a big job that IT is responsible for, keeping all the systems working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year,” he said. This past year, McGlamery and the IT department have made changes such as improving the wireless network on campus while adding additional access points and upgrading technology, he said. The annual upgrades include updating all the programs on the lab PC and Mac computers and replacing a quarter or third
IT worker behind the desk.
STAFF COLUMIST
Digging for Your Man’s G-Spot Staff Editorial by Remi Majeski
Photo by Hanna Maddera
Design by Hanna Maddera
xploring your body is a process that we all go through when growing up. However, there is one area that seems to be missed among many men during these important discoveries: our G-spot. And, you better believe we have one. The female G-spot is so often discussed that it is common for the male G-spot to be glossed over or ignored completely, but it is a vital part of our sexuality that should never be left out of the conversation. The male G-spot is a lot less of a mystery than the female G-spot, but it’s not as simple as playing with a man’s penis like many believe. Our G-spot is located inside of us, is only accessible through our anus and is a structure only found in men: our prostate gland. Before delving into why our prostate is our most sensitive erogenous zone, it’s important to know how this structure works. According to WebMD, the prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis that surrounds part of the urethra. Its primary function is to secrete a fluid, known as prostate fluid, into the urethra during ejaculation. This prostate fluid makes up about 30 percent of a man’s semen. The rest comes from other glands. A male’s sperm cannot survive alone inside the vagina because the vagina is so acidic, so the alkalinity of this fluid protects his sperm after intercourse. The prostate also has a network of muscles that help expel semen during ejaculation. Stimulation of the prostate creates an intense feeling of pleasure that can produce stronger and more powerful orgasms than by penile stimulation alone. Prostate stimulation triggers the release of prostate fluid and can bring a man to ejaculate. It is the intense feeling that a prostate massage brings, however, that makes it so much more different than conventional means of achieving orgasm. Achieving an orgasm by prostate stimulation is as simple as locating it and testing what feels right. The prostate gland is accessible through the anus and in most men is
located only a couple of inches inside of our bodies. Once located all it takes is a massage of the area to achieve orgasm. There are things to keep in mind when attempting to stimulate your prostate, and as with any sexual play, it is important to keep safety and sensibility in mind. Because the area is highly sensitive, it could take some getting used to before one is able to achieve an orgasm through this alone. Easing into it is probably your best bet. For some, the experience might even be a bit discomforting because of the sensitivity of the prostate. This is where it is important for you to explore what feels right. You may need more or less stimulation depending on how your prostate responds to being massaged, or you may need to implement more than a finger or two if you can’t quite reach your prostate. Find what is most comfortable for you. When having a partner stimulate your prostate, it is important to communicate to them properly what needs to be done, as with any sort of sexual play. Talk to them about what you like, and make sure they are comfortable with it. Remember to never be afraid to communicate with your partner during sex or foreplay. It will make the experience for both of you much more enjoyable and will help with any future experiences you may have with each other. There are other things to keep in mind concerning safety as well. Adequate lubrication is the primary precaution one must take when introducing any object into the anus. Without proper lubrication you risk damaging the rectal lining. This is true for any type of sexual play that involves the anus. Also, when introducing a foreign object, make sure that it is safe to use. Generally one should never introduce an object that is so small it could get stuck or that is made of a material that could cause some sort of infection. If you’re worried about what may happen before you introduce an object inside your body, it’s probably best to find an alternative. One of the challenges of men locating and being able to achieve orgasm through prostate stimulation is the mere thought behind it. For some men, the thought of having an object introduced into their anus is repulsive. Some heterosexual men believe it is an exclusively homosexual prac-
tice. This is a stigma that is simply untrue. Exploring what makes you feel good can make you feel empowered. Never be afraid to figure out what feels good when it comes to sex. It is important for us all to know how our bodies operate and what may or may not work for us. Prostate stimulation is an easy and fun way for a man to explore his body. It can even be enjoyable for both parties when involving a partner. This part of the body is extremely sensitive and can bring a man to orgasm more intensely than conventional penile stimulation. It may be a bit uncomfortable at first for some men, but the more you explore your own body, the more you realize what works and what doesn’t work for you. Our G-spot is easy to find and not hard to work. Make yourself feel as good as you can to the best of your ability, even if that means digging just a little deeper.
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BIOGRAPHY
Remi Majeski is a Communications Major at The Fort and is graduating in December. As a former president and member of the Wellness Peer Advisory Council, he has organized and led several sexual health workshops on campus and in the community with local organizations and has been certified through Planned Parenthood to teach sex ed.
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Indy on the Street If you could be trapped in a TV show for a month, which would you choose and why? Amanda Gwaltney Age: 26 Hometown: Denver, CO Major: Accounting Answer: “Grey’s Anatomy, I used to work in medicine, and it would be interesting to see the cases they come across.”
LEO (July 23 – August 22): I know you’re excited to see family during Thanksgiving break, but make sure you let your friends know how much you appreciate them before you leave. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Avacados are your best friend today. Eat them in a salad with goat cheese and a vinaigrette dressing. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Find the perfect balance between schoolwork and going out with your friends. It’s hard to juggle it all, but I’m rooting for you. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Start carrying around a water bottle to class if you don’t already. It is important to stay hydrated! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21): Thinking about skipping the class taught by the monotonous professor that puts you to sleep every time? Do not skip it. You will get behind. Grab a coffee and go because it’s time to learn, buddy.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19): Make yourself some hot peppermint tea and drink it in the peace park on campus. If you’re lucky, a friendly deer will join you.
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CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Carry around a disposable camera or two and take pictures of what is going on in your life right now. Years later, you’ll be nostalgic for you college days and be happy you documented some of it.
Tori Cohen Age: 19 Hometown: Durango, CO Major: Engineering Answer: “Gurren Lagenn. I like the way their society progresses. It’s optimistic.”
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ARIES (March 21 – April 19): Make yourself heard today! Your opinions matter, so think about throwing your voice and making a statement.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Never reproach yourself about something you did in the past. Rather, focus on improving your present situation.
Samantha Garcia Age: 19 Hometown: Albuquerque, NM Major: Psychology Answer: “30 Rock because Tina Fey is the bomb. It’d be a good time.” Chase Dunning Age: 23 Hometown: Boulder, CO Major: International Business Answer: “The Walking Dead. It’d be an interesting chance to test myself.” Tate Lagasca Age: 20 Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Major: Environmental Studies Answer: “That 70s Show. They don’t do much except have fun.”
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TAURUS (March 20 – May 20): Read your textbooks while wearing wool socks and cover yourself in a big comforter blanket next to the heater.
Andrew Langford Age: 24 Hometown: Hesperus, CO Major: Political Science Answer: “Fox News. It’s my favorite news channel.”
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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): It’s getting chilly, but don’t let the temperature discourage your fashion sense. Work that oversized sweater and scarf!
PISCES (February 19 – March 20): There is something called a savings account, and the sooner you can figure that out, the sooner you can start saving up for a luxurious spring break trip.
Fashions, Fads and Firsts How would you describe your fashion style in one sentence?
Zach Gingerich Age: 20 Parker, CO “I like to be easygoing.”
Marcus Warriner Age: 24 Hometown: Morrison, CO “I grab stuff and see what happens!”
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Brynn Ryan Age: 20 Hometown: Rio Rancho, NM “I like to cross-mix my stuff. I like to mix what’s edgy with what’s in style.”
Durango-Grand Junction Bus Service - 7 Days A Week
GRAND JUNCTION TO DURANGO LOCATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Grand Junction ............................. 1:45 PM Delta ............................................ 2:30 PM Montrose.............2:56 PM............ 3:11 PM Ridgeway ..................................... 3:43 PM Placerville .................................... 4:26 PM Telluride (Conoco)....4:35 PM............ 5:05 PM Rico .............................................. 5:47 PM Dolores ......................................... 6:29 PM Cortez..................6:42 PM............ 6:57 PM Mancos......................................... 7:14 PM Durango ..............7:44 PM
Montrose stop:
Durango Stop:
Montrose Travel Center - 1442 N. Townsend Ave. (Corner of Townsend and US Hwy 50)
Durango Transit Center 8th and Camino in Durango
Operated by Road Runner Transportation, a division of Southern Ute Community Action Programs (SUCAP)
Purchase tickets on the bus with exact change cash, credit or debit card.
For information: (970) 553-0389 www.roadrunnerstagelines.com www.sucap.org
Road Runner Stage Lines is a collaboration of Southern Ute Community Action Programs, Inc. (SUCAP), the Colorado Department of Transportation and Greyhound Lines, Inc. Road Runner Stage Lines is a transportation service available to the general public; ridership is not limited by trip purpose or client type.
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DURANGO TO GRAND JUNCTION LOCATION ARRIVES DEPARTS Durango .......................................7:00 AM Mancos.........................................7:30 AM Cortez..................7:45 AM ...........8:02 AM Dolores .........................................8:15 AM Rico ..............................................8:57 AM Telluride (Conoco) ...9:39 AM .........10:09 AM Placerville ..................................10:18 AM Ridgeway ...................................10:45 AM Montrose............11:17 AM ........11:32 AM Delta ..........................................11:58 AM Grand Junction ......12:43