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IN BRIEF NEWS

New degrees

Three new bachelor’s start enrollment this fall 3

Tuition

A look at what students pay for tuition and fees on campus 4

CULTURE

Coffee Shops A review of the best local coffee shops 6

‘Constellations’ TheatreWorks play explores romance and science 7

OPINION

Take your time Spend more than four years in college 9

Majors

STEM and VAPA majors should respect each other 9

SPORTS

Colin Prater

Men’s golf team member named preseason player11

Spikeball

Students compete in spikeball tournament 11

UCCS Student Newspaper University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Money from UCCS parking tickets funds parking services and Family Development Center Ellie Colpitts ecolpitt@uccs.edu

The parking tickets under your windshield wiper are more than just a ticket: they’re a sign that your bank funds are about to shrink $20-30.

In the ‘15-‘16 school year, Parking and Transportation Services collected $246,141 in parking ticket payments, amounting to roughly 9,000 tickets.

Since this semester started, around 1,681 tickets have been issued to vehicles on campus.

Revenue from parking tickets is used by parking services to cover operational costs, to pay enforcement officers, develop parking software and distribute parking tickets. Any leftover profit is allocated to the UCCS Family Development Center.

Tickets are written in order to keep students safe, according to Jim Spice, executive director

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Parking and Transportation has issued over 1,500 tickets since the Fall 2016 semester started.

of Parking and Transportation Services.

“We have to write tickets to stay fair. We also have to make sure things stay safe; people could be parked in fire lanes or handicap spots without parking enforcement,” said Spice.

“The first several weeks of the semester, we write many more tickets (than the rest of the year). On the first day it felt as if we were writing tickets for

every other car in the lot.”

The FDC received $25,000 from parking services last year that went directly to grants for student-parents, helping them to afford childcare during class.

No administrative fees have been allocated to the FDC, and the center is not supported by state funds, according to Ida Bauer, director of the FDC. “Our entire budget is used for program expenses such as

supplies and food, which is what comes from the parking ticket expenses,” said Bauer.

UCCS cannot use generalfund state money to supply parking services. Parking and transportation at UCCS must be self-sufficient and user-funded.

Fees from parking permits go to the maintenance of existing parking lots, construction of new lots and simple amenities we may take for granted such as snow and trash removal and security efforts.

A significant portion of the income also goes to the construction of the parking garages on campus.

The Gateway Garage cost about $6 million and the Alpine Garage cost $18 million.

To construct a simple flat parking lot, each space costs $5,000. Each space in a parking garage costs $15,000.

For more information about Parking and Transportation Services, students can go on their website at uccs.edu/pts/parking.

Former Office of Veteran and Military Student Affairs celebrates new office Kyle Guthrie kguthrie@uccs.edu

The center for the Office of Veteran and Military Student Affairs relocated from Forster House to McCordHerbst Student Veteran Center in the Office of Public Safety and held an open house on Sept. 8.

The new space is mostly intended for student use and will extend its hours during peak study times like midterms of finals, according to Phillip Morris, program director for OVMSA. The new center has a few upgrades for student veterans, including quiet areas for military and veteran students to study, an improved checkin and reception area, several computers, a printer and a large lounge with a big-screen TV. “We have a lounge for the student (veteran) clubs, and the military STEM scholarship has already used this space for their scholars, but really, it’s a student space,” said Morris.

The center also offers coffee, snacks and a kitchen for student veterans who are looking to enjoy a quick break or meal between classes.

Heather Kling, program manager for the OVMSA, was impressed with the turnout for the opening of the center.

“We had quite a few people show up, and many people had comments about how nice the center was and how nice the mural was outside. They were very enthusiastic about the center being here,” said Kling.

Student veterans’ needs are top priority, according to Kling. The center hopes to implement tutoring, counseling and support groups in the future.

Senior fitness major Adelaida Manore is a processor at the McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center. She explained that she thought the new center was a big step-up from the previous one.

“I think it’s definitely better than Forster House because not only can we accommodate more people,

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The McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center is now open to students.

but we can be more like a lab, so veterans can come in and do their homework in a quieter setting,” said Manore.

Veteran programs will continue to improve. Boots to Suits, a mentoring program, is already in place, but new programs, such as the PAVE (peer advising) program is being implemented, according

to Morris.

“All the things we are doing is to help student (veterans); if they would like to know more about it, just come and see us,” said Morris.

The McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and can be reached at 2553253.

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9th Annual Human Trafficking Symposium hopes to raise local awareness Halle Thornton Gabriel Venema hthorto@uccs.edu gvenema@uccs.edu

The National Human Trafficking Resource Center documented 53 reported cases of human trafficking in Colorado this year alone.

Not on My Watch, the 9th Annual Human Trafficking Symposium hosted by The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado aims to raise awareness of the issue on a global and local scale on Sept. 17 at Coronado High School.

“The whole world is gearing up to (human trafficking).

They are trying to save the young people.”

- Aditi Mitra, sociology professor and event coordinator

Sociology professor and event coordinator Aditi Mitra’s goal for the event is to alert people about the signs of human trafficking, as its appearance can be vague, she said.

“A lot of people in small towns and in America don’t realize the exponential way it’s growing, and that the problem can happen here in America, as well as Colorado and in

Colorado Springs,” said Mitra.

This year’s event hopes to attract people interested in protecting children and teenagers from human trafficking in the U.S., according to Mitra.

Three themes will be explored: prevention protection, prosecution and partnerships.

The symposium will host a panel of people from cross

sections of society to discuss human trafficking as a national, global and local problem.

Students are encouraged to attend as young people are often the targets of trafficking.

Mitra explained that she wants the event to be interactive, so audience members will be able to ask questions to the panelists and speakers.

“The whole world is gearing up to (human trafficking). They are trying to save the young people,” said Mitra.

To register for the event for free, students can find the event on eventbrite.com.

The Lowdown What: 9th Annual Human Trafficking Symposium - Not on My Watch Where: Coronado High School 1590 W. Filmore St. When: Sept. 17 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

How much: Free, ticket registration on eventbrite.com

Increase from projected enrollment leads to surplus of money in SGA budget Dillon Taunton dtaunton@uccs.edu

After experiencing budgeting issues due to lower-than-estimated student enrollment last year, the Student Government Association modified their budgeting strategy.

Currently, there is $114,590 to allocate to clubs within the SGA budget.

This fall, student enrollment is above the projected zero-percent increase, a 6.8 percent increase from last fall’s enrollment, which led to a surplus of money for SGA’s general fund from student fees.

An increase in student

enrollment was not anticipated to affect the funds, according to student director of finance Joseph Conrad.

“When we projected our budget for this year we anticipated no increase in student enrollment, because we didn’t want to run into the issue of having less enrollment than we projected our budget toward,” said Conrad.

This surplus money will be placed in an account separate from the funds allocated to clubs and organizations, according to Conrad.

The carry forward fund, an account that also holds surplus money from previous years, is used for the senate

rather than clubs and organizations. Right now, the carry forward fund has $102,541.

How the money is used within the carry forward budget is up to the senate, but some of the money could be transferred to clubs and organizations if needed, explained Conrad.

The amount of money available to clubs and organizations is fixed for the entire year, but if the money runs out, SGA can write a bill to give money back to the fund for clubs and organizations.

“More likely than not, in November and probably March we will be looking into transferring some of the

carry forward fund into the club budget. That is when we usually see the club fund running out of money,” said Conrad.

Clubs on campus are each allowed to claim up to $3,000 from SGA for the entire academic year, but occasionally this number is exceeded by clubs and made up for by using the carry forward fund, according to Conrad.

“Often times, particularly with sports clubs, if they run past their allocated funds during their season and end up going to regionals or nationals then we pay for that to happen through the carry forward fund,” said Conrad.

This process can be

unfavorable for some clubs on campus, according to Conrad.

“We be sure that clubs use their allotted $3,000 before we go into this. The carry forward can be an unfair process if some clubs are allowed to use it but others are only allowed cluballocated funds,” said Conrad.

Budget advisory committee meetings are held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in UC 126 and SGA senate meetings are every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in UC 303. Both meetings are open to students and the public.

More information can be found on SGA’s Mountain Lion Connect page or at uccs. edu/sga.

UCCS Chief of police Brian McPike retires, transfers to El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Gabriel Venema gvenema@uccs.edu

UCCS chief of police Brian McPike retired from the Department of Public Safety on Aug. 23.

McPike, who was chief of police since Sept. 8, 2014, transferred to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department as a civilian employee on Aug. 26.

The interim chief is Lt. Marc Pino and the interim deputy chief is police Lt. Clay Garner. A search committee will be made up of public safety staff to find permanent replacements next year.

“With the year that we have had, we are going to give it a little time before we start the search so more members of the department can participate,” said Pino.

Students should not notice

I’m here because I love the kids.

—Lt. Marc Pino

any change in policy or daily interactions with campus police, according to Pino.

“It will be the same officers on the ground doing the same types of patrols, the same community policing that we value here.”

The police on campus care a great deal about the students and their fellow staff.

“I’m here because I love the kids.” Pino said.

He also added that if there were further questions or concerns Pino can be directed at ppino@uccs.edu or by phone at 255-5919.

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Left to right: Interim deputy chief Lt. Clay Garner and interim chief of police Lt. Marc Pino will serve as Public Safety searches for the new UCCS chief of police.

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Information technology helps students watch for dangerous emails Anne Stewart astewart@uccs.edu

If you see something suspicious in your student email account, Information Security advises you to proceed with caution.

“Phishing” is a process where unknown senders get ahold of email accounts to access students’ personal information, such as bank statements. These types of emails are more prevalent at the beginning of the semester, according to Kirk Moore, director of Computing Services.

“It is the beginning of a new year, and the people sending these emails know that students might not be as aware right now,” said Moore.

Defense against spam email and cyber attacks such as these are a priority, said Moore.

Phishing is not a complicated process and is usually run by people or malware that create email messages pretending to be something they’re not, according to UCCS information security officer Tom Conley.

The clutter feature in student email accounts works like a

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A screenshot of the clutter feature in student email inboxes, which serves to filter out junk mail.

junk mailbox to help combat phishing.

It was implemented once the university started using Office 365, and it serves as a tool to attempt to filter harmful email.

It looks for certain terms that may identify it as phishing or spam and sends the email to the clutter inbox as a precaution.

“When we see commonalities in these emails, then we start blocking them,”

said Moore.

But, the people behind cyber attacks are very good at getting around the defenses implemented to protect students. Moore said that Computer Services do all they can to catch these attacks before they become a bigger problem.

There are steps that students can take to protect themselves along with the support of the

Information Technology help desk.

Students can be on the lookout for links in emails that claim to come from the IT department or other campus departments.

These emails might tell students that their accounts will be deleted if they do not confirm their account information through a link in the email. Students should

delete or report these emails, according to Moore.

“IT would never send a link through email to students.

If anything was needed from students, there would be instructions as to what action should be taken but never a link that required a student’s information,” said Moore.

Students can also pay attention to the URL, or the webpage where they are submitting their information. uccs.edu is a domain that phishers cannot yet use, said Moore.

“You might see ‘uccs. com,’ or ‘uccs.net.’ These are warning signs that you are on a site that is not safe.”

The department is continuously working on projects that could create stronger defenses, but those are all in the works for the future.

Until then, students should be aware of their cybersecurity.

“We have a responsibility to educate students about this problem, because it will help solve the problem,” said Conley.

If you receive any email that you believe might be phishing, it can be reported to security@ uccs.edu or the IT help desk at 255-3536.

New bachelor programs at UCCS gain student enrollment, offer new degree experience Rachel Librach rlibrach@uccs.edu

UCCS added three new degree programs to its curriculum in 2015.

These programs, which opened enrollment for students this fall, are the Bachelor of Science in engineering education, the Bachelor of Arts in inclusive elementary education and the Bachelor of Science in exercise science.

UCCS now offers 45 bachelor degrees, 22 master programs and five doctoral programs.

Bachelor of Science in exercise science The exercise science degree, a five-year long program, has over 100 declared students, according to Andrew Subudhi, chair of the biology department.

The degree is geared toward students intending to enter the pre-professional field for occupations such as sports medicine or physical therapy.

Although a joint partnership between the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences and

the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the Department of Biology will provide over half the credit hours for the degree.

The program will give students a pre-professional foundation that other degrees in the nation do not offer at an undergraduate level, according to Subudhi.

These pre-professional requirements ask for one year each of biology, chemistry and physics.

Terry Schwartz, associate vice chancellor for Academic and Faculty Affairs, said that many colleges throughout the nation have started to develop interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary degrees that include great benefits for students.

“Students can gain many different perspectives from professors by entering into these cross-disciplinary studies,” Schwartz said.

Bachelor of Arts in inclusive elementary education

This fall, over 120 students registered for the inclusive elementary education degree program which was created as a result of high demand from the

expectations, according to Kaka.

Bachelor of Science in engineering education The College of Education and UCCSTeach partnered to offer the multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science in engineering education.

In this program, students will become qualified in math and science while earning a STEM teaching license within four years, according to Robert Block, assistant dean of the COURTESY | COMMUNIQUE College of Engineering and Applied Science.

The Bachelor of Arts in elementary education is one of the new degrees.

Getting a licensure to teach takes five years, but this degree community. language learners. wants to avoid the extra time, Sarah Kaka, director of Other universities focus on said Block. teacher education, explained one of these at a time, while this “This makes you highly that there was a concern about program incorporates all three desirable to school districts elementary teacher shortages in over the course of four years, and the job market right now is the country who are trained in said Kaka. great for STEM teachers. If you special education and work with The program also works can become highly qualified in English-language learners. with partner schools, so both science and math, that is UCCS is the first university students can gain experience in the person these districts will to offer this type of program in the field over the course of four fight over,” Block said.

Colorado, according to Kaka. semesters.

“We intentionally designed The new degree provides This program officially this trying to be very efficient students with an elementary started in January, but the first and effective while allowing initial licensure, an endorsement incoming freshman class was students to focus on subjects in special education and enrolled this fall, which has that interest them and finish in an endorsement in English well exceeded the department’s four years.”

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Cost of tuition, what student fees go toward on campus Rachel Librach rlibrach@uccs.edu

Students have to pay tuition each semester to continue pursuing their degree, which includes a list of fees that can change depending on your major.

Costs that make up student’s bills are separated into categories: course fees, program fees and tuition, which include general fees.

Course fees are specific to individual classes and only students enrolled in that course are responsible for paying the fee. The money from that fee will only be used for what is defined under the course fees for that class.

Program fees cover a student’s academic program and licensing, among other costs.

The fees may differ by program, but each student is responsible only for the fees related to classes within their degree.

Unlike the specific fees, a student’s tuition covers the comprehensive cost of running most of the resources on campus such as operational and instructional costs.

Student activity and mandatory fees are also included with student tuition. Some of these mandatory fees are for the Rec Center, University Center, Gallogly Events Center and the shuttle system.

These student activity fees go to services like building maintenance, upkeep of furniture

and equipment, debt service on the buildings and general cleanliness, according to Susan Szpyrka, senior vice chancellor of Administration and Finance.

“We use this money to keep the space fresh and clean for students, replace things that wear out and replace or refurbish where we can,” Szpyrka said.

Most mandatory student fees are determined by student demand, Szpyrka said.

When students want a sports center, a soccer field or a larger Rec Center, the Student Government Association will assess the request and propose a budget.

Students can then vote on the request in the spring ballot.

If the request is sent to the Board of Regents, they have the

final say on whether or not to institute the fee.

Part of the purpose of the student activity fee is to provide students with new or updated equipment that helps make their college experience more enjoyable.

A gender-neutral bathroom was placed on the third floor of the University Center last year, which was covered by the student activity fee, according to Szpyrka.

Some of the fixed or mandatory fees may have increased due to the recent increase in student enrollment.

This is mainly due to the increase in foot traffic and the resulting wear and tear on equipment, said Szpyrka.

Senior finance major Jevon

Howell, who transferred to UCCS from Florida International University, said she appreciates what her tuition and fees are paying for here.

“I see the difference in the quality of education and teachers here. I see myself excelling in certain subjects that I thought I wasn’t good at, but I think a good teacher can make all the difference.”

Victor Closson, a junior WEST major said he doesn’t mind the tuition costs and what they go to.

“All that this campus offers its students is what attracted me to this college in the first place,” said Closson.

Other students, like senior biochemistry major Joshua Stoll, find that tuition payments are

becoming more of a burden to bear and wish UCCS would stay focused on promoting a quality education without adding extra amenities.

“I’d rather get a quality education and be able to afford it versus a quality education and a bunch of other stuff and not be able to afford it,” said Stoll.

“I am a strong advocate against the passing of the new Sports Center and don’t think it was really necessary. I would like to see these fees go toward cheaper parking passes.”

More information on tuition, course fees, program fees and general fees can be found on uccs.edu/bursar.

General student fees for Fall 2016 Safety and Transportation Fee: Learning Technology Fee: Student Event/Performance Fee: Wellness Center Fee: Student Information System: University Center Bond Fee: Campus Rec Center Bond Fee: Student Activities Fee: Student Recreation Fee: Athletics Fee: Family Development Center Operating Fee: Family Development Center Bond Fee: Green Action Fund Fee:

$90 $6 per credit hour $2.50 for 6 or less credit hour/$4 for over 6 credit hours $60 $2 per credit hour $33 base plus $9.50 per credit hour $160 $14 $1 per credit hour $9.00 per credit hour $3 $10 $5

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Colorado College takes over Fine Arts Center, starts new strategic plan

Jasmine Nelson jnelso14@uccs.edu

By July 2020, Colorado College will have complete control over the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

On Sept. 1, CC started the transition by taking over all management responsibilities at the FAC. CC will also take over a $2 million debt along with the acquisition of the center and plans to contribute $45 million by 2020 to support the FAC, but the center will still rely on public contribution to thrive.

Part of the FAC’s new, fouryear strategic plan to determine the direction of the museum and its programs will be reaching out to local colleges, according to CC associate art professor Rebecca Tucker.

“Part of strategic planning is reaching out to places like UCCS, our other peer schools, Pikes Peak (Community College) and the (Air Force) Academy as well as the community and other arts organizations,” said Tucker.

“We really want to hear

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The Fine Arts Center, which will be completely taken over by Colorado College by 2020, will look to the community for ideas support.

from as many people as we possibly can about what possibilities exist in this exciting new connection.”

The FAC is one of few non-profit art centers in Colorado Springs and has depended entirely on financial contributions from the community to operate.

This funding includes

revenue from ticket-sales and donations. The unreliability of finances is part of the reason for the merger.

This is not the first time that these two entities have joined forces, according to Daisy McGowan, executive director of the Gallery of Contemporary Art at UCCS. “The Fine Arts Center

and the college actually were together many years ago earlier in the 20th century. The art department for CC actually was the fine arts center, and so they have a long history together,” said McGowan.

UCCS students are welcome to view the FAC’s permanent art collection free of charge, the same benefit enjoyed

by members, and day-of student discount opportunities for professional theater performances.

Community listening sessions this month are on Sept.

14 from 4:30-6 p.m. in CC’s Packard Performance Hall and Sept. 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Music Room.

Bachelor of Innovation students help local and international organizations Kyle Guthrie kguthrie@uccs.edu

UCCS has offered a Bachelor of Innovation degree for the last ten years. The degree aims at nurturing a student’s innovative talents so that they can improve organizations and the campus.

One new addition to the BI degree is BI teams, where groups of students go to businesses and help the owners create new ideas for promotion.

The BI teams work with local, national and international companies and organizations. Clients also include both for-profit and non-profit companies.

The project started as a way for BI students to gain multi-disciplinary team experience, along with projects that combine technical, business and educational factors for different experiences.

Teams aren’t just limited to cold business experience because of the wide range of skills learned, according to Colleen Stiles, co-director of the Bachelor of Innovation program.

These projects include technical, business and music projects as well as training videos.

One of these projects involved African Development Promise, an international non-

governmental organization that helps to develop women’s agricultural co-operatives in Rwanda.

“Our BI team helped facilitate that development as well as interfacing and working on their media. That was several years ago, and our students are still volunteering for that program,” said Stiles.

A local job can help build students’ experience as well, according to Stiles.

In the past, students have worked with Ted Sundquist, general manager for the Denver Broncos, to help develop a virtual reality training system for second-tier quarterbacks using Oculus Rift, a virtual reality program.

“The team pivoted to help him develop a business strategy to help sell it to EA Sports the next semester,” said Stiles.

Innovation can be thought of a team sport, according to Nina Polok, program executive for the BI program.

“If we take what we want to understand in the innovation process, and we know it requires teaming and the ability to communicate with somebody outside your own field… then we can sort of look at ‘what skills does this require in order to play a role in the innovation process?’” said Polok.

One of the most interesting points of the program is the

high number of returning clients interested in BI teams working with them, according to Polok.

“We have clients that come back semester after semester, so they’ll perhaps start a project, it will progress during the semester, and then a new team will take it on the next semester,” Polok explained.

The BI is the most in-depth and real-world oriented in terms of student experience.

“You don’t get any more real-life than this in an academic setting,” Polok said.

“As far as we can tell, it’s the only program in the world at the undergraduate level that looks at doing this kind of thing.”

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Coffee shop craze: A review of the best local coffee shops Anne Stewart

Where: 526 S. Tejon St.

astewart@uccs.edu

Black or with room for cream? Pour-over or blended? Extra hot or over ice? At 6 a.m. or for that 2 p.m. pick-me-up?

There are countless ways to take your coffee that meet the needs of your personal preference. There are also many different places to search for your favorite coffee spot around Colorado Springs.

If you are looking to venture off-campus for your morning cup of Joe, or for that first of the season’s pumpkin spice lattes, you might want to give one of these local shops a try.

Every place was highly enjoyable, and the service at each coffee shop was amazing, whether it was at the Coffee Exchange where the barista recommended honey and cinnamon for the Zombie Latte, or at Loyal Coffee where the young men working talked about their goals for their cafe.

Each shop showed me something different than what you might see at a Starbucks or another big chain; these baristas care about the craft of coffee and the quality of which they served it to their guests. This speaks of a desire for growth of community, and not just business.

So get out there, college students. Try something new. Support local coffee shops.

Where: 408 S. Nevada Ave.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily What they offer: Coffee, tea, toast, open-faced sandwiches and salad.

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The Coffee Exchange I was an un-caffeinated zombie when I walked into The Coffee Exchange at 7 a.m. That was also the name of the shop’s specialty drink: The Zombie, a latte made from white espresso, topped with honey and a little cinnamon, costing $4.32.

This sweet, light drink, along with friendly service and

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a welcoming atmosphere made for a great experience. They also use Fair Trade Coffee from Barista Espresso, a local company, which is always a positive.

I would have brought my homework and made a day of it if I didn’t have to run to class. The shop is a great place for students to catch up on homework or see some live music on Friday nights.

Loyal Coffee This is a brand new coffee house, which opened Sept. 12.

The employees were friendly and helpful when I went in to order a cappuccino which cost $3.79. The milk was fluffy, and the espresso had a good balance between sharp and smoky.

This shop roasts their own coffee, which always adds a nice, personal touch. The scene

was city sleek to match the neighborhood in which it is located.

Barista owned and operated, this spot is one that delivers a good product and for a good reason: the people there love what they do.

With plenty of space, tables and booths, students will want to come to this light and open setting just to hang out or for a study-session with friends.

Where: 330 N. Institute St. Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily What they offer: Coffee, tea, breakfast and pastries Fifty-Fifty Coffee House This one was a favorite of mine for a couple of reasons.

I had never heard of this coffee shop before, but when I went in I was immediately intrigued.

With the entrance’s huge

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windows and white walls, I felt like I was somewhere other than Colorado Springs.

The shop reminded me of a mix between here and Denver.

The building, built in the early 1900s, was once a community market.

Almost every seat was full

of young people, presumably students. Everyone had textbooks, notebooks and laptops and were set for the afternoon with their java fix. The coffee house had a selection of teas, which they get from a local business in Old Colorado City. I suggest

all tea-lovers out there give the iced White Coconut Cream Tea a try.

This company’s coffee roaster, Switchback, is right next door. It is highly recommended that you take a trip to try your next drip coffee here.

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‘Constellations’ explores stages of romance and fate through string theory Hannah Harvey

Also, when one of the characters falls ill, it is difficult to differentiate when they were healthy versus ill as there are no indications to the effects of the illness in the costuming of the character.

The production could have been improved if this confusion had been considered.

Even taking these into account, “Constellations” is a beautiful production full of light emotion and considers the more difficult concepts like string theory and love.

If you are interested in seeing a TheatreWorks play this semester, this is the one to see. You do not have to understand quantum mechanics or string theory to understand how human emotion and regret can influence decision making in different aspects of your life.

Tickets are free to students with a free to students with a valid ID and can be booked at theatreworkscs.com.

hharvey@uccs.edu

Rating:

Although poignant and thought-provoking, theoretical physics is not typically associated with romance.

The topics of romance, communication and the emotional devastation associated with different fates are explored in Nick Payne’s “Constellations,” now showing at TheatreWorks ThursdaySaturday until Sept. 25.

The play, directed by Joye Cooke-Levy, is free to students with a valid ID. “Constellations” is set in England, although the exact city is unknown. The play centers on two characters, Roland (Patrick Toon), a beekeeper, and Marianne (Carly Cornelius), a theoretical physicist studying space at Cambridge University.

String theory is a prominent theme throughout the play, as the creatively woven plot examines possible alternatives to the decisions that the two lovers make throughout their relationship.

The plot goes back and forth between flashbacks and multiple scenes involving the same conversation, but is conveyed in different ways emotionally.

The stage resembled a honey comb, and multi-colored lights flickered on and off throughout. The simplistic set involved minimal props with only the use of a blank piece of paper, a ring and a brown cardigan.

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Lighting was a large aspect of the play, guiding the audience through time shifts and emotional conflict using colored spotlights. Serious and devastating events were dimly lit contrasted by the brighter highlights in the couple’s relationship.

The play had heartbreaking moments throughout, with characters contemplating all emotional reactions, but there were plenty of laughs as well, especially during Marianne’s colorful jokes and dialogue.

The beautiful portrayals of the characters evoked an array

of emotion from the audience.

Cornelius’s rendition of the intelligent and witty Marianne brought laughter to the audience, but ultimately she brought a great sadness when the audience learns her fate.

Cornelius drew the audience in with her movements, making great use of the limited stage space.

The character Marianne was relatable in her awkward situations, such as when she makes the first move on Roland. The audience felt her anxiety when she talks to Roland and then in his cold

responses.

Toon served an excellent Roland with his open movements and his interactions with Marianne and the space. His movements, like Cornelius’s, conveyed his feelings as he reacted to different scenarios.

The only movement that estranged the audience was during scene transitions, as the actors would spin across the stage. This appeared as an unnatural, stylized movement that could have been easily replaced with a more natural movement.

The Lowdown What: ‘Constellations’ Where: Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater When: Through Sept. 25 Thursday - Friday 7:30 p.m.

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How much: Free with student ID

‘micro/macro’ looks at line between order and disorder at GOCA Ellie Colpitts ecolpitts@uccs.edu

In a combination of modern technology, behavior, rhythm and disorder, “micro/macro,” looks to give its audience a changing perspective while they experience the exhibit.

The exhibit, located in GOCA 1420 is open until Nov. 19 and is free to the public. “micro/macro” incorporates motion-based work and modular components and is inspired by artist Michael Theodore’s fascination with animal behaviors, order and disorder.

Although Theodore has one traditional, static piece of art that will be displayed in the exhibit, the main component of the show will be computer-

programmed, interactive art.

Theodore is a faculty member at CU Boulder for the College of Music and departments of art and art history. Originally from New York City, Theodore is fascinated by the natural world and the feelings that come from observing it. “(This exhibit) is a kinetic set of encounters when the system gets close to being in sync, and then I have it programmed to scatter; it kind of abstract states of mind, but it also reflects on things not normally associated with art, such as science and math,” said Theodore.

Similar to his previous creations, Theodore transformed the gallery into a scene that shows movement,

light and sound. Many small, black motors line the walls and have thin, ten-foot-long poles hanging from them made of carbon and hinged at the middle.

Many elements of Theodore’s work create disorder.

Wooden boards provide structure for poles to swing between and create “sound art” as they hit each other.

Color changing lights also cast shadows as rods swing back and forth. The rods never become in sync, which adds to the disorderly theme, according to Theodore.

“The biggest metaphor for this is really the idea of individuals coming together to create and experience,” said Theodore.

“I wanted this to be a contemplative kind of thing where you could just come in and sit here for a while and slowly notice more elements present in the artwork.”

Turning the 2,800 sq. foot space over to one artist allows for a different artistic experience for the viewer, according to GOCA director Daisy McGowan.

Viewers are able to interact with the art and be completely immersed in the artistic experience that differs from a traditional museum.

“We feel that art can be a very social experience and that if you can connect with other people and create a community, that is a very powerful way to experience art,” said McGowan.

“Michael’s work really plays with people’s perceptions that we hope will create a meaningful experience for students and form strong connections with campus.”

More information can be found at uccs.edu/GOCA/ART/ Michael-Theodore.

The Lowdown What: ‘micro/macro’ Where: GOCA 1420 When: Through Nov. 19 How much: Free to students

Editorial

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Don’t leave your perspective up to stereotypes and stigmas, create a conversation Audrey Jensen Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Harvey Managing Editor

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Students, in whatever role we have on campus, off campus or at home, have standards we’re expected to live up to.

More than we’d like, these expectations can result in conflict between people. When we put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, we start to see all sides of a different perspective. But more importantly, it is necessary for us to create a dialogue with each other.

There are many situations when we’re left to assume ideas about one another, because we were unable to communicate our misunderstandings, concerns or questions in an open manner. We let our pride overshadow our ability to simply talk with each other.

It is easy to assume that we are right from our own background, but first we need to look at where someone else is reaching out from.

We can be biased toward what we know in our own lives, but not everyone shares the same experiences that we do to shape their world view.

If there are other organizations, groups or departments on campus that we do not fully understand, we need to talk to people to learn more about what

they do. This will spark new and better ideas from unanswered questions and concerns.

Conversations between people, and even between departments, lead to a sense of unity on campus. Regardless of what we do for extracurricular activities, we are all here for the same purpose: to become educated.

Especially at a university, we are simply going to do what is expected of us, including student media. If student media don’t have the chance to try, fail or succeed in what we do, we will never have the chance to improve.

We get it; we all work or are a part of an organization, class or job that we take seriously or have a passion for, but people tend to look at other people with a biased lens from their own involvement in their club/organization, which media are guilty of too.

It is important to step back from your own opinion and research other view points to be the most well-rounded person you can be when it comes time to sit down and have a discussion.

Popular quotes that circulate the internet show that even the people we

consider to be the best in history, such as Albert Einstein and Ben Franklin, failed before they succeeded.

Like many students that are new in their roles, ultimately, we are all learning, whether it is here at the newspaper, being a teacher’s assistant or becoming a new member of a club or organization on campus. This is why we have public universities, to create conversations about difficult topics.

Whether that’s with your classmates or within a department, educating each other and having a productive conversation instead of a debate should improve the way our university functions now and in the future.

One day, we will leave college and pursue our desired careers using the skills we learned in class. But we will also have to know how to communicate and work with others, regardless of our job setting.

We will never stop meeting people who have a different perspective than us; it won’t end after college.

So, we need to open our minds now before we fall back on an ignorant mindset.

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Opinion

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Respect VAPA students, degrees other than your own

Hannah Harvey hharvey@uccs.edu

When I was in the third grade, I filled my notebooks with cheesy song lyrics, album titles and pretended that I was on the front cover of my favorite music magazines.

But as I grew older, I shied away from pursuing this as a career.

It’s not that I didn’t love learning sheet music on my guitar for hours;

it’s that I stopped taking the idea of being in a punk rock band seriously as a career. When I thought about what to major in college, it was science that appealed to me.

As a STEM major, I found it hard to look at the arts and find hope in a career. I changed my major three times from biomedical science, to biochemistry and finally to biology, but I found myself continually drawn to English.

I made a choice and immediately felt better and committed to writing and rhetoric.

Throughout college, I’ve noticed a stigma with art majors that increasingly feels like getting a Bachelor of Arts is a set up for failure.

I bought the stigma that

only those who pursue scientific, mathematic or technological careers could be successful. The problem with this is that it’s easy to jump to a conclusion that you can’t gain anything valuable from the arts.

I am finding that this is not the case.

As a STEM major, I brushed off these classes, because I felt that degree in the sciences would get me further in life.

But the communication skills I learned in English and art have done me the most favors in job interviews, not my knowledge of what a phospholipid bilayer is.

Communication classes teach us how to communicate with each other professionally and ethically. English classes

teach us how to critically process what we read.

Art classes teach us that there is more than one way to paint a picture, both literally and figuratively.

At first, the idea of a well-payed job as a doctor and being financially sound made me feel safe.

According to a 2014 study published by Pew Research Center, 32.1 percent of millennials (aged 18-24 years old) live at home, either with their parents or a significant other.

Economic factors like the ever daunting student debt, lagging wage growth and a rising cost of mortgages make this the first time in American history this age bracket will most likely move back in with their folks.

These statistics, while

small, are scary because there is always a chance that we will be a part of this number.

But we don’t avoid becoming a statistic by stigmatizing other degrees. A communication degree is not worthless, and neither is biology, engineering, English or theater.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported that 55 percent of LAS graduates are employed at least six months after they graduate.

Employment rates are low for art majors (22 percent) immediately after graduation according to NACE, but this doesn’t mean that we should lose hope.

It’s not fair for me to look at the arts classes I

felt “obligated” to take and disregard them because they aren’t as intensive as STEM classes.

At some point we need to stop being critical of a degree program just because its employment rate may not be as high as ours. No, English is not a math intensive degree. But biochemistry is not always an art intensive degree either.

We need to learn to come together and compile our skill sets so that we can create better products and build a better society.

STEM majors, don’t disregard the benefits that you can get from an arts class. It’s important to be well-rounded, in fact, it’s invaluable as we search for jobs in a difficult economy.

Put yourself in a STEM major’s shoes: VAPA degree is not the best

Eleanor Sturt esturt@uccs.edu

As a student who received A’s in every class, I still had to work extra hard for that good grade in science class. I took a nursing biology class before I transferred to UCCS,

and I’ll admit that it was a struggle.

I had to study hours a day to understand the content, and, even then, the pH scale never made sense.

My brain does not compute science as well as it computes English, humanities or art classes.

If it’s just memorization, it’s easy for me.

But as it gets more complex, it requires the ability to analyze information and create a solution.

As a VAPA student, I cannot imagine being a STEM major. The type of work it requires is far beyond me, and it amazes me

that these students work as hard as they do for what they want to do in life.

So it confuses me when I hear VAPA students speak poorly about STEM majors. Some art students say “art is the only degree for the passionate,” “they carry themselves so rigidly” or “they’ll never be happy in life.”

Perhaps these bitter quips toward the STEM department are due to a lack of understanding, or maybe it is an immature response to the mockery many of us are accustomed to for being an art student.

VAPA students often get harassed for choosing

our degree. Many family members wanted us to get a “smarter” degree, one that would solidify an income.

But that doesn’t justify VAPA majors to mock other students’ choices.

In this economy, students will choose a degree that can result in a solid career after they graduate, but that doesn’t mean they are not passionate about their major.

STEM majors are some of the most passionate and hardworking students on campus.

They study hours for tests that can make or break their class grade.

They are often exhausted from the long lectures they sit through, which are then paired with a lab.

The VAPA department does not have classes that even come close to that sort of difficulty. We have difficult classes, but not in the same way.

Being professional, even in a learning environment, should be admired just as much as being casual. Their career requires a great deal professionalism, something that many VAPA students can learn from.

We take pride in our understanding and expression of people, and the

STEM students should be no exception.

Don’t get me wrong; I love the VAPA department.

I have found a home with like-minded people and incomparable support from my peers in my career choice.

They are full of beauty, creativity, understanding and kindness. These attributes should be shared, not just with fellow VAPA students, but with the whole student body.

We should all be able to come together, VAPA and STEM students alike, and improve society, but we cannot do that until we stop mocking the other.

Complete college at your own pace, take advantage of the opportunities

Megan Lunsford mlunsford@uccs.edu

You sit in the bleachers for graduation ceremony at the Broadmoor World Arena, and watch as most of your friends at UCCS walk across the stage with

their square black caps, gowns and diplomas in hand knowing you still have a few semesters left to go.

People you had GPS class with as a freshman are now ahead of you and the freshmen in the GPS class you were a JTA for even graduated before you.

Now you’re stuck in an awkward limbo between junior and “kindof-senior” year, still not really knowing when your graduation date will be.

But guess what?

You’re not alone.

Now, more often than not, college students

are breaking out of the longtime tradition that dictates a four-year degree.

Life is tough, and it’s not as easy as everyone said it would be to get a bachelor’s degree in four years. Taking a full-time load of 12 or more credits a semester is tough enough as it is, and adding a job, homework, sports, clubs and time with loved ones can leave a college student feeling drained.

The standing requirement of the fouryear graduation window has become less common and is opening doors for nontraditional students to

complete their education at their leisure.

Only 19 percent of students graduate on time at non-flagship public universities, according to USA Today.

I’ve attended UCCS for three years and take around 12 credit hours each semester. I’m about 48 credit hours away from the bare minimum requirement of 120 credit hours for my degree.

I’m a first-generation college student; my parents expected me to go to a university right after high school.

Last week, my dad pestered me about why it’s taking so long to get

my degree, and it started to get me down.

I felt like I wasn’t good enough until I realized that the person I’m completing this education for is me.

I’m not going to school for anyone else. I am getting my degree for me and only me.

The fact that I’m taking my time to soak up the opportunities that I can while I’m a student at UCCS shouldn’t be negative.

There are many opportunities I could have missed had I rushed to just get my diploma with everyone else.

I’ve been truly blessed

with a chance to learn from talented professors and learn alongside exceptional classmates.

My suggestion is to not rush through your undergraduate degree.

There’s no point in being so stressed that you start to hate school.

Remember your mental health is important, and everyone needs a break sometimes.

You might as well get the best out of your time at UCCS. Be thankful for the opportunities presented to you, and seize them, because, hey, you’re not paying over $5,000 a semester for nothing.

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“There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.”

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If you could dedicate an entire month to anything, what would it be and why?

Kylie Johnson, sophomore, education “Running, because it’s a good stress reliever and it makes you fit.”

Long Tran, freshman, pre-med “Buddhism, because it keeps you calm and not enough people know about it.”

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Sports

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Colin Prater looks forward to challenging golf season Bradley Umpleby bumpleby@uccs.edu

Many factors can impact a golfer’s performance, like determining the right line for every stroke, the amount of swing required, the weather or a player’s mental state.

But once a player masters these, golf is ultimately rewarding.

Junior biology major Colin Prater was named RMCA Men’s Preseason Golfer of the Year this fall. Prater and the rest of the UCCS golf team are competing in their first RMAC event Sept. 19-20, in Littleton, Colo.

After winning the Conference Championship last year, Prater and his team hope to win another.

“Our team goal is to win every event that we tee it up in. We’re just going out there to play our best,” said Prater.

This summer, Prater played in the U.S. Amateur event at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan, which is the largest amateur event in the world.

Colin had a two-round score of 145, a five-over-par score.

“That was a fun event, because of the experience. I learned a lot about myself, and more importantly, about the game,” said Prater.

Unlike some golfers who only focus on one part of the game, Prater is universal with his practice strategy.

Prater said his practice schedule is usually focused on his short game for two hours followed by an hour at the driving range.

“I want to be consistent. The key for me is playing holes where there’s no mistakes made. There’s not one specific game that stands out for me. I just want to focus on everything all around,” said Prater.

As for the team, practice happens Friday through Sunday, where two days are used for playing rounds and one day is used for practice routines.

They normally play Monday afternoons, while Tuesday and Thursday are fundamental days.

“You always want to have a focus on what you want to work on. You always want to have a plan. Whatever you need to work on, go for it,” said Prater.

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Junior Colin Prater won 2015 Conference Championship.

Golf can be both physically and mentally draining, but the stigma does not phase Prater.

“I don’t let it get to me too much.

I’ll only spend 20 seconds on each shot, and move on. The best thing golfers need to have is a terrible memory.

What I mean by that is you don’t want to think about your worst shot. Just move on to the next,” said Prater.

Although golf is an individual sport, Colin believes it is also important to help and support his team any way he can.

He looks at golf as a chance to form a good friendship with his players, and he also wants to help make the season the most memorable for three of the seniors on the team.

“If you’re playing in a college event, you want them to play well. You want to give them support, and we’re just trying to make each other better as players,” said Prater.

After his college golf career, Prater hopes to play professionally.

“That’s the ultimate goal. I’m really competitive, and I always want to win,” said Prater.

Spikeball welcomed back as part of intramural tournament series on Alpine Field

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Top: Teams of two compete in a game of Spikeball on the Alpine Field. Bottom: One of the players throws the spikeball at the intramural Spikeball tournament on Sept. 8.

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People who want to unwind while finding one-day events to participate in without the need to compete can be found at Alpine Field.

The first intramural Spikeball tournament took place on Sept. 8 on Alpine Field.

Every one-day intramural tournaments, including spikeball, are free to students and guests of students starting this semester. Tournaments are Thursday evenings at Alpine Field or the Rec Center.

Spikeball is a hands-only sport that involves a miniature trampoline, where two players to a team get three chances to smack the ball down into the trampoline. If it takes more than three hits to hit the ball on the trampoline, then the other team gets a point.

Once the foam ball bounces off the trampoline, the ball is in play to either team. If it hits the ground, the team that did not touch the ball last gets the point. The winning score is to 21.

This is the first time in two years that the school was able to host an Intramural Spikeball Tournament, according to Skyler Cook, campus recreation coordinator of competitive sports.

Inclement weather conditions prevented the teams from playing in recent semesters.

“I’m just glad we were able to finally host this sport again. It’s a lot of fun and gives the students here a chance to participate in something different,” said Cook.

Students that have a competitive streak have an option to join a spikeball league which lasts four weeks, followed by playoffs. Students

involved in the league pay a fee and play every week, according to Cook An exact price for the spikeball league is unknown. But other leagues, like 6v6 volleyball, usually range from $30-$50 per team, Cook said.

Every one-day intramural tournament at Alpine Field brings friends together, which allows them to introduce each other to other students.

This also gives students a chance to play sports without the intimidation of crowds or competition, according to freshman business major Matt Haney.

“I don’t see it as a completive sport, mainly because of the innovation and creativity around the sport.

I’m looking forward to playing in one of the tournaments,” said Haney.

Besides spikeball, there are many other one-day tournaments to look forward to this semester, with other sports that range from badminton to basketball.

For a full list of these scheduled sports and tournaments go to imleagues.com/uccs to sign up for free.