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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Campus weather procedures look to minimize risk, keep students safe

NEWS

Festival of Lights UCCS to be grand marshal in 31st annual parade 3

Stolen Computers

Student laptops left unsupervised, susceptible to theft 3

CULTURE

riverrun

Student journal accepting submissions 5

RACHAEL DEEGAN | THE SCRIBE

A few days following the campus closing on Nov. 17, the sun is shining and students are headed toward class again.

No-Shave November

Students participate in month of no shaving 7

OPINION

Political Correctness

Stop spending your time being offended by good intentions 9

Graduation Rings

Your money is better spent elsewhere 9

Hannah Harvey hharvey@uccs.edu

When the first snow of the season falls, it’s easy to curl up in a self-made blanket burrito and commit to a 12-hour Netflix marathon to avoid going outside. The departments of Public Safety and Facilities Services do their part every winter to ensure the campus is prepared for the weather. Preparation includes a multitude of events to clear snow and ice off the main campus routes, preparing food and shelter for students

and sending out alerts about weather conditions. “Ultimately, the goal is to keep campus open for business as usual,” said Tim Stoecklein, program director for Emergency Management. In the event that campus closes, such as on Nov. 17, Facilities Services has the primary role of snow and ice removal on campus. Their team goes into operation at 4 a.m. to make sure campus routes are safe for students to walk and drive on. There are between 11 and 24 events in a season that

Facilities Services monitors. Snow or ice mitigation would be considered an event. 60 percent of events are between one and four inches of snow, according to Rob Dougherty, executive director of the Physical Plant at Facilities Services. In addition to Facilities Services, Food and Dining services must be operating as well. There are approximately 1,50 0 students living in the residence halls, so food must be provided for them regardless of the weather conditions. “There is enough food

for two, three, even four days out and certainly if they anticipate a big storm, for example the snow storm we had back in February, they have plans in place that they can bump up their inventory to ensure that they’re ready,” said Stoecklein. Snow storms like the one that occurred this past February can potentially carry a negative impact on campus. But, Dougherty said there have not been any significant damages because of storms. “Snow and ice mitigation (Continued on page 2...)

UCCS police addresses growing campus with new ofﬁcer position Evan Musick

SPORTS

Ski resorts

A look into three options for skiiers and snowboarders 11

Athlete injuries Department, athletes discuss handling recovery 12

emusick@uccs.edu

The Department of Public Safety introduced its newest asset this semester: Campus Service Officer. Public Safety created the position so the UCCS Police Department can deal with other police priorities. The main reason behind the new position is a growing campus according to Peter Pino, UCCS Police Department operations lieutenant. “Call load is going up as well. Last year we had 599 cases that we pulled in the calendar year and this year, so far, we’re up to 620,” he (Continued on page 2...)

PETER PINO | UCCS POLICE DEPARTMENT

The redesigned vehicle that will serve as transportation for two new Campus Service Officers.

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(Continued from page 1) Campus weather procedures look to minimize risk usually begins at 4:15 a.m. We will watch to see if any ice melt needs to be put down depending on the location,” said Dougherty. He added that a common issue is staircases being glazed over by ice, which Facilities Services watches closely. The snow gradient for commuter students may vary depending on where a student lives. The forecast may predict that UCCS will get one to two inches of snow, while Monument may get five to eight.

Because of this, students may worry about what would occur if they get stuck on campus and cannot safely return home. “When it comes to evening classes or activities, we’ll try to make a decision on a cancellation by 3 p.m. so that folks have time to get home, if possible,” said Stoecklein. “We don’t want folks out on the road when conditions get bad,” he said. Emergency management also has plans in place in the event that they would have to shelter commuter students who are stuck on campus.

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The email alert sent out to inform students that classes were cancelled Nov. 17.

If a student is trapped on campus, residence halls and the Rec Center would be open for them to stay for the night. Food would also be provided

via the dining halls. “If we have to shelter 100200 commuters or visitors who got stuck on campus, we have locations identified

on campus to make you as comfortable as possible, to get you some food, and give you a place to keep you warm and safe,” Stoecklein said.

(Continued from page 1) UCCS police addresses growing campus said. Pino expects to get a total of 650 cases by year’s end. The Campus Service Officer is a non-sworn officer and will deal with public safety tasks such as unlocking and securing buildings, and dealing with reports that do not have immediate leads. “We have them here

during our busier times to help us with some of the activities that we don’t necessarily need a sworn police officer to do,” said Pino. Pino explained it is more cost effective to hire a Campus Service Officer than sworn officers. It costs around $44,000 a year to hire a certified peace officer, Pino

said. In contrast, it is around $22,000 a year to hire a Campus Service Officer. “The CSO’s are a way of having more people on without having to pay the same amount of money for salary, and things like that, as you would a police officer,” said Pino. “So we essentially got two people for one, in terms of cost savings for the

campus.” In addition to the duties of these officers being different than a sworn officers, their equipment is not the same. Public Safety repurposed a standard police vehicle that was set to go out of service into the Campus Service Officer vehicle. They then bought a new vehicle to be a standard police vehicle.

The vehicle is white with green lettering instead of the standard blue. A yellow light bar also sits on top instead of the typical blue and red. The CSO’s uniform is also yellow. CSO’s do not carry handcuffs or a pistol, but do carry a radio and pepper spray. Currently, there are two Campus Service Officers and one vehicle.

UCCS student debt averages $17,000; low when compared nationally Rachel Librach

rlibrach@uccs.edu

UCCS’ average student debt, upon graduation, is about the same price as a used car. The average overall loan debt for a student attending UCCS in 2015 was $16,854, that’s one-third the national average. The student default rate on these loans is less than four times the national rate. According to Jennifer Fisher, associate director of Scholarship Programs, a threeyear cohort loan default rate is only 2.8 percent, which is approximately nine percent lower than the state and nation average. “This indicates that students who borrow at UCCS are finding good paying jobs and are able to pay back what they borrowed,” she said in an email. Fisher said that compared to Colorado School of Mines, CU Denver/Anschutz, Metro State, CSU and UNC, UCCS had the lowest average student debt loans in 2014. Jevita Rogers, director of Financial Aid, explained that UCCS tuition increase has also been one of the lowest in the state. “Everyone on the university leadership team makes sure the financial aid is never lower than the increase in tuition. Our grants are increased by the same percentage as the increase in tuition,” she said. “The money for our grants

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The Financial Aid office is available for students who have questions about grants, loans or scholarships.

comes out of the university budget process and its investments.” Fisher said university scholarships help students minimize their debt. “Both scholarships and grants are available to help students cover the cost of educational expenses. We gave out more than $14 million in grants and $9 million in scholarships last year,” she said. Rogers explained how students can control the amount of money they take out of their loan, via their student portal, which reduces the total

amount of money they have to repay. “If you only need $2,000 out of $5,000 only borrow what you need to cover your bills. Students should keep in mind that the more conservative they are with their spending, the better they can manage their debt,” she said. Fisher and Rogers offered students some tips on how to better manage debt after graduation. “Faculty and staff are here to guide students through the financial aid process, offer them alternative solutions and hit those filing dates,” said

Rogers. Mountain Lion Money Matters is a financial literacy program that hosts monthly workshops on how to stay financially healthy. The next workshop is Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. “(The workshop) will focus on preparing students for postgraduation by learning the ins and outs of federal student loan repayment options,” said Fisher. Rogers recognized that to a student who just graduated college, a debt of $17,000 is intimidating and often times overwhelming. She encouraged students

to look beyond the dollar amount and see that the price of their education is actually an investment. “It’s all a matter of how you look at it. If you paid $50,000 for tuition and graduated with a debt of $17,000 that’s really not such a bad deal,” Rogers said. “Unlike buying a car or a house, the knowledge you gain will not depreciate,” she said. “You graduate college to procure a better job. As students succeed in their careers, the easier it will get to pay back their student loans,” she said. The UCCS Scholarship Application for 2016-17 will open on Dec. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Jan. 1 and the merit based scholarship deadlines are typically Feb. 1, according to Fisher. The FAFSA priority date/ need-based scholarship deadline is on March 1, she added. For more information, students can go to uccs.edu/ finaid/index.html.

The Lowdown Mountain Lion Money Matters ‘Game of Loans’ Dec. 3, 6 p.m. University Center 122 UCCS Scholarship Application Opens Dec. 1 via student portal

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Marching for tomorrow: UCCS grand marshal for Festival of Lights Parade DeKeveion Glaspie dglaspie@uccs.edu

Marking UCCS’ 50 year anniversary, the university will be the grand marshal in the 31st annual Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Colorado Springs. The event will be on Saturday, Dec. 5. Chancellor Pamela Shockley-Zalabak, students, alumni, faculty, and staff will march in the parade with a float, pep band and Clyde the mascot starting at 5:45 p.m. As grand marshal, UCCS will be among the first entries in the parade. Brad Bayer, executive director of Student Life and Leadership, commented on UCCS’ involvement.

“I think it’s a really honorable thing, a great way for us to show our spirt and who we are. The UCCS line-up is shaping up to be sensational,” he said. The theme for UCCS’ float will be “Students of Today and Tomorrow.” It will be decorated with the clock tower and a mountain lion in the background. The float will follow with UCCS students and a UCCS shuttle bus. The parade has an estimated 60,000 spectators. Stephen Cucchiara, assistant director of Student Life and Leadership, shared his excitement about the parade. “I’m looking forward to when we walk down the main

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UCCS students represent the school at last year’s Festival of Lights Parade.

street of Tejon and we get to be the meat and potatoes of the people. I look forward to the crowd doing the UCCS chant.” The goal is to have more than 500 students participate in

the parade. Interested students should reach out to studlife@ uccs.edu for more information. Having UCCS part of the community makes a big impact, said Cucchiara.

“We are a partner of the community so we are partaking in the parade to show the growth of the community and we continue to play that part,” he said.

Chancellor Q&A, University Center bond fee discussed at SGA senate meeting Evan Musick

emusick@uccs.edu

Adorned with multicolored birthday hats, the chancellor, assistant vice chancellor for Administration and SGA senators attended the bi-weekly SGA senate meeting Nov. 19. The meeting’s agenda held a Q&A with the chancellor, discussed Student Resolution 01 and Senate Bill 11. It was also the birthday of John Ferko Jr., senator at large. Confections and party favors were provided to the audience. Once the meeting was called into session, chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak stepped to the podium and conducted a brief Q&A session with the senate. She addressed the senate by first praising the SGA with successful meeting of goals and attendance at the budget advisory committee. She then commented on the progress of the rec center, and how the good weather has been

beneficial for construction after flooding over the summer. The Q&A began with one senate member asking Shockley-Zalabak what she thought of SR 01, which encourages UCCS to enforce compliance with governor John Hickenlooper’s Executive Order D 2015-013, in the hopes of increasing university energy efficiency and sustainable practices. “In the broadest of senses, I support the resolution,” said Shockley-Zalabak. But she did have one issue with the resolution. “There are a number of factual inaccuracies in the resolution, and that needs to be addressed,” she said. Brandon Bishop, student and author of SR 01, then asked about the institution’s stance on the executive order. Shockley-Zalabak explained the order does not apply to UCCS. Previously signed policies, regent policies and commitments made to

foundations helping build the university were listed as current constraints. “It isn’t the governor’s executive order that I have any real problem, it’s how we implement it within the confines of our government body, and how that works. But the spirit of it is going to be implemented,” said ShockleyZalabak. Later, SR 01 was voted to be tabled until more discussions could occur with the chancellor about the specifics of the resolution. It will be readdressed at the Feb. 11 senate meeting. There was also the issue of space for clubs becoming limited as the campus population grows. “This is something that we’ve got to put in our planning as we go down toward Nevada, and get creative with that. There’s no question that we are too tight on space in this facility,” said Shockley-Zalabak in regards to the University

Center. She also said that growth of the University Center would have to be fee funded, and must be addressed carefully. Next, Shockley-Zalabak stressed the importance of diversity on campus in response to vice president Travis Tafoya asking how students should speak out about diversity issues. She reminded the senate that she and the vice chancellors would be holding an open discussion the next day. She added she wanted to hear of issues that may not reach her attention. “It doesn’t mean that I’m aware of everything I need to be aware of,” said ShockleyZalabak. “I want students to help me, either individually or as groups, see what else we should do.” “I will not sit in my office.” Gary Reynolds, assistant vice chancellor for Administration, attended the meeting but did not address the senate and left with Shockley-

Zalabak shortly after the Q&A portion concluded. After a quick break for cake and ice cream, Senate Bill 11 was introduced. SGA president, Zach Woolweaver briefly introduced SB 11, which seeks to extend the University Center Bond Fee to 2025. After some disagreement of the bill’s wording, and subsequent rewording, the bill was passed unanimously, 13-0. If the bill is voted down by students in the spring, there may be possible cuts to those employed in the University Center. At the end of the meeting, senator of the Graduate School Jeanine Prescott announced her resignation due to accepting a full-time position as a teacher at Falcon High School. Dec. 10 will be her last senate meeting. SGA senate meetings are open to the public and held every other Thursday in University Center 303 at 7:30 p.m.

Laptop thefts target video modules, memory cards; cost reaches $1,300 Kyle Guthrie kguthri2@uccs.edu

On Nov. 4, the Information Technology office sent out an email to all UCCS email recipients detailing a wave of laptop thefts that have taken place on campus. The email said the laptops were owned by UCCS, and that IT was working closely with the UCCS Police Department to find the perpetrators responsible for the thefts. According to Brian McPike, executive director of Public Safety, it is not just UCCSowned laptops that have been disappearing on campus. “It is mainly student (laptops),” McPike said, “and it is usually a laptop. I don’t think we

have ever taken a report about a computer tower or monitor being stolen.” McPike also detailed that the thefts occurred when the laptops were unattended by users, even for a brief moment. “A lot of times they will be out of the library, or Columbine or someplace where (the laptops) would be an easy target,” McPike said. “Somebody will walk away from their computer… and they’ll be taken.” McPike also explained the locations of the incidents. “The thefts reportedly occurred from student-related lab areas in Centennial Hall, the El Pomar Library and Breckenridge Hall,” McPike said. The police department completed a Criminal Theft report on Oct. 28.

McPike said that even though laptops are being stolen, it is the components of the laptops that the perpetrators are after. “One thing I learned is that this wasn’t the theft of computers themselves, it is the theft of parts from within the computers, such as memory modules, video cards, etc.,” McPike said. “There was no personal or sensitive information on the machines, therefore, there was no sensitive data breach or compromise.” And while the cost of the

thefts has reached approximately $1,300, McPike pointed out that the crimes are considered a misdemeanor due to the overall value of the parts reported stolen. “The value of the stolen parts would need to exceed $2,000 to move into the felony range.” Rachel Stevenson, a senior English literature major, is aware that her laptop may be stolen. “I would never leave my laptop unattended on campus, ever,” Stevenson said. “I always keep it inside my backpack

One thing I learned is that this wasn’t the theft of computers themselves, it is the theft of parts from within the computers, such as memory modules, video cards, etc. There was no personal or sensitive information on the machines, therefore, there was no sensitive data breach or compromise. – Brian McPike, executive director of Public Safety

unless I’m using it.” Other students, such as junior business management major Aaron Allen, utilize safeties such as hidden laptop compartments to keep their computers safe. “If I really need it, I take it in my backpack,” Allen said. “I have a little pocketed slot for it. But I don’t usually need it when I come to school.” While laptops left alone on campus are susceptible, McPike said simple precautions such as locking doors can help prevent theft. “Due to the open nature of the computer labs, we could determine that there was no forced entry (burglary), which may have also classified it as a felony crime,” McPike said. “We continue to monitor and look into any new leads or incidents.”

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Ruck Deep Dive Study shows improvement in male and female ruck times Audrey Jensen ajensen4@uccs.edu

On Sept. 4, the Mountain Technical Institute conducted a Ruck Deep Dive Study pretest on 46 UCCS ROTC cadets; 36 males and 10 females. After six weeks of training, a post test was conducted on the cadets on Nov. 5 and the results were sent to the MTI that week. Rucking is traveling from point A to point B with a pack, in this case a 63-pound backpack for 10km for the study. According to the research coordinator at the MTI, Adam Scott, the goal of the pretest was to find out what factors correlate to better ruck times and the post test was to see how training affected ruck performance. For females, the best way to improve ruck performance is to improve lower body strength. “Size and weight will predict performance, if (women) want to get better, they will want to get stronger in their lower body,” Scott said. Scott explained that it was a different result for men.

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Mountain Technical Institue conducted a RUCK study with 46 UCCS ROTC cadets.

“With females we had a smaller number, with males we could look at guys who were already good at rucking, there were differences there.” The male group studied was divided into five subcategories of high and

low performers: height, endurance, upper body strength, lower body strength and overall strength. “Depending on what physical ability the person already has, the way to get better at rucking, if they’re

already strong in their upper body, was to build muscular endurance and lower body strength,” Scott explained. Overall, Scott said both males and females improved their ruck times by eight percent. The average time

went from 90 minutes to 81 minutes. Part of the pretest included front squats, bench press and body weight pull-ups. “The other big improvement we saw were in pull up performance, that had a significant effect on female rucking,” Scott said. He added that the females improved their pull up performance by 35 percent. Males improved by 20 percent in their push up and upper body muscular endurance performance. Scott said one of the biggest takeaways from this study was how difficult it is to have one recommendation for everyone. “There’s a point where you’re strong enough that increasing your strength at that point will not get you better at ruck, now you have to build other things that go into endurance.” With these results, the MTI hopes to identify high or low ruck performers in their specific categories and provide them with specific training programs. For more information regarding the ruck, students can visit strongswiftdurable. com.

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Submissions for riverrun open as publication is adapted into class Hannah Harvey hharvey@uccs.edu

Authors such as J.K. Rowling and Stephen King were given countless rejections before ever making it to print. The campus literary and arts journal, riverrun, is giving students the chance to make their own publishing dreams come true. Students of any major and year may submit original pieces of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art by Dec. 4. There is no theme students have to follow. The journal is student run, with the advice of two faculty, Kirsten Bartholomew Ortega, associate professor of English and K. Alex Ilyasova, director of the professional technical writing program and associate professor of English. “We give students opportunities to read work and identify what about the piece is great and what is not,” Ilyasova said. The publication is being adapted into a class, English 3170, that will be co-taught by Ortega and Ilyasova in the spring. Students must have taken English 1310 and

English 1410, 2080 or 2090 as prerequisites for the class. Before the creation of the class, the publication was created over two semesters. In the class, students will also plan for the publication by creating materials that the editors and faculty advisors will use to review submissions next fall, according to Ilyasova. “The class itself is going to be broken down into those individual components, so that there will be groups in the class doing work on different aspects of the journal,” said Ilyasova. Components of the class include marketing, design and editing. Students who participate in the class will produce the journal. The class is already at capacity, but the number of seats may increase if more interest is expressed. Hans Cox, a master’s student in computer science, had three published poems in the 2014-15 issue. Cox says poetry is important because it allows a person to pause and pay attention to their surroundings. “It’s important to be exposed to poetry because it considers what it’s like to be alive,” Cox said. According to Ilyasova,

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The student-made publication is accepting submissions through Dec. 4.

students are in charge of gathering submissions, sending out letters of acceptance and rejection, editing, organizing, designing and distributing riverrun. Ortega is responsible for managing the student literary editor, who is responsible for submissions, while Ilyasova manages the technical editor, who assembles the issue, including elements of print,

design and editing. The publication originally started as a club in 1971. The founders worked with Kenneth Pellow, the first faculty advisor for the journal, in order to provide UCCS with a professional literary organization, according to Ortega. “The journal represents creativity. It is selective, competitive and professional. It offers a place for

thoughtful creations on campus,” Ortega said. For those who are aspiring writers, the journal offers real-life experience in the publishing process. The goal is to provide students with the language to articulate their ideas, said Ilyasova. Students interested in submitting a piece to riverrun can send in their work to riverrun@uccs.edu.

OUTGrads looks to create safe haven for LGBT graduate students Abbie Stillman astillma@uccs.edu

A new club aims to embrace graduate students in the LGBT community. OUTGrads, which looks to help create a safe environment for the LGBT community, was created this fall by Brian Garris. “I wanted to create a group that targets the needs for a positive LGBT identity,” said Garris, senior student affairs in higher education major. He said there was little support for the LGBT community when he transferred to UCCS last fall. “I really wanted to get involved in the LGBT community just because that was a strong influence for me in my undergrad, just developing my identity and meeting other LGBT identified people,” Garris said. Garris first sought out input from other LGBT students to ascertain if there was interest in the group. Once he found students interested and excited about the idea, he dived into the process of creating the club. “I got in contact with the

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OUTGrads club members from left to right, Roneisha Frazier, Brian Garris, Corrie Keener and Ray Fisco.

graduate student association just to help spread the word,” Garris said. He said it is great to meet more LBGT people just to form social support you need in college because

LGBT students are at risk of dropping out. Since OUTGrads is a newer club on campus, there is still a plethora of basic club necessities to figure out. Garris said they are

starting to put together designated meetings times and places to figure out what will be part of the club. “OUTGrads has received really good feedback thus far,” Garris said.

The club held an event, Night on the Town at the Underground, which involved going out on the town to socialize and have a good time off campus. Their next event is Queereoke on Dec 1 at 7 p.m. in Clyde’s. Garris said he thinks the event will be a good time and that the group is debating on whether to hand out prizes. As of now, OUTGrads consists of 10 members. The club is working on advertising to increase that participation. Corrie Keener, MBA graduate student and graduate assistant for clubs and organizations in Student Life and Leadership, has been part of OUTGrads since it began. “I had already known Brian Garris when he started the club,” Keener said. She attended Night on the Town at the Underground. “It was a lot of fun,” she said. Garris said there were about 15 participants in the event. “We plan on kicking OUTGrads off next semester and we will plan on having regular meetings so keep an eye out for that,” Garris said.

Culture Final bow of the ‘Mockingjay’ best installment in trilogy 6 | November 23 - December 6, 2015

April Weﬂer

aweﬂer@uccs.edu

In 2011, a generation said goodbye to a beloved franchise with the premiere of the final “Harry Potter” movie. On Nov. 20, the same generation bid adieu to another favorite, “The Hunger Games,” with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.” The final Hunger Games movie finished the trilogy with a bang (literally) and is arguably the best book-tomovie adaptation ever made. The movie begins with Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) trying to regain her voice after Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) strangled her at the end of the last film. Everdeen, who is hurt by the cruel way Mellark treats her, asks to be sent to District 2, where she is the target of an assassination after giving a moving speech. Katniss’ speech in

placed throughout the city, they attempt to get Katniss to Snow. Both “Catching Fire,” the second movie in the franchise, and “Mockingjay, Part 1” were incredible adaptations, but neither of them kept as true to the book as “Mockingjay, Part 2.” But if you saw the first two movies and “Mockingjay – Part 1,” you didn’t need to read the book to be able to follow the rest of the story. There are also several moments of unexpected hilarity, and not just from Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), the usual comic relief. At one point, Katniss screams at her sister’s cat and throws objects at it while the cat sits there and stares at her. Johanna Mason (Jena Malone) is the funniest character, next to Abernathy. Her snarky attitude and hatred of Everdeen lead to several hilarious scenes. One criticism the trilogy has received in its movie adaptations is the lack of physical handicaps seen in the books. Katniss’ hearing loss and Peeta’s prosthetic leg

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District 2 is one of the most pivotal moments of the film. She speaks to a group of Capitol Loyalists. “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t kill you,” said a man holding a gun to her. “I can’t. I guess that’s the problem,” Katniss responded. “I’m done killing the Capitol’s slaves,” she added. “I’m done being a pawn in his (president Snow’s) game.” While recovering and upon realizing that the Capitol has turned Mellark into what Everdeen refers to as “a Capitol mutt,” Everdeen is determined to assassinate Snow (Donald Sutherland). But, President Coin of District 13 (Julianne Moore) and Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) wish for Everdeen to be the face of the revolution instead of fighting in it. Katniss sneaks off to the Capitol, where she joins a band of rebel soldiers, including Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin), Cressida (Natalie Dormer) and Pollux (Elden Henson). Avoiding deathtraps

following “The Hunger Games” were absent in the movies, as well as the acknowledgment of Avoxes, people the Capitol punished by cutting out their tongue and rendering them mute. The creators of “Mockingjay, Part 2” must’ve heard the criticism because Pollux, an Avox helping Katniss in the book, is included as an important role in the movie. The addition of Pollux also means the use of sign language, which adds diversity to the film. Hutcherson shines as a boy trying to come back to reality, while Hemsworth

isn’t as good as in previous films. Sutherland continues to act evil, personified in Snow, with blood-stained teeth to match, and Moore is excellent as a woman bent to become the nation’s next dictator. But, as always, it’s Lawrence who outshines them all, proving that the role of Everdeen must’ve been created for her. “Mockingjay, Part 2” is an excellent end to a wonderful story. You won’t need as many tissues as you did reading it, but be sure to have some handy, just in case.

November 23 - December 6, 2015 | 7 Culture Students enjoy no-shave November, unaware of origins Alexander Nedd anedd@uccs.edu

You may have seen an increase in the facial hair of students. It’s not just you. Starting at the 11th month of each year, men and women ditch their razors and forego shaving in celebration of noshave November. As no-shave November nears its end, the sight of students choosing to embrace their fur has increased. “Dude, it’s like the best time of the year,” said Tyler Wilson, junior engineering major. “My friends and I have made it a tradition since we found out about it a couple of years ago in high school.” From elaborate moustaches to braided goatees, many guys look forward to taking on the facial challenge for a month. “I think it’s cute; I like it. I think it’s fun,” said Alyssa Redd, freshman communication major. “I’m all about the scruff.” “My friend, he already had facial hair for November but he grew it out and he looks like Santa,” said Katie Laidman, freshman elementary education major. “Yeah, I like when guys get stubble,” said Allison Shaker, sophomore nursing

major. While some girls seem to enjoy the view of their bearded classmates, many believe the fun isn’t just for the boys. “I think it’s nice for girls because we hate shaving,” Shaker said. “It’s annoying.” “As soon as I start wearing pants regularly and sweatshirts regularly, my shaving goes downhill anyway,” said Alison Egbers, senior communication major and double-minor in Spanish and women’s and ethnic studies. “I think that women’s body hair should not be policed by anyone else and if they want to grow it out then they can, just like men,” Egbers said. While students enjoy watching their classmates transform, many are unaware of the reason no-shave November began. “I know you’re not supposed to shave for the whole month of November and I’m assuming it has something to do with that it is starting to get cold,” Shaker said. “Doesn’t it have something to do with prostate cancer?” Laidman asked. “I feel like a lot of people know about it but not a lot of people know what they are

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Joe Irvin, junior in visual and performing arts, is participating in no-shave November.

raising awareness for,” Redd said. While the tradition has become a staple for the past several years on campus, the event first began overseas in Australia under the name Movember. Similar to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Movember is meant to raise awareness for cancer patients that tend to lose hair during the early stages of the disease. The word “mo” comes from the AustralianEnglish diminutive word for

“moustache.” The term was popularized in 2003 and has since become a global phenomenon with more men and women participating every year. The event is officially overseen by the Movember Foundation, an organization that encourages men to get involved in healthier lifestyles and choices. The group works to support early cancer detection while also providing diagnosis and effective treatments.

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Margaret Manka, senior, reveals her subtle leg hair.

Since 2004, millions have participated in the 30 day challenge, with thousands of dollars going to cancer research. In 2012 The Movember Foundation was listed as one of the top 100 non-government organizations in the world by Global Journal. Groups such as noshave.org encourage men and women to let their hair grow freely while donating money they might use to shave to cancer research and education.

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Todd Pollard, senior history major, celebrates by not shaving his armpits.

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• Crushing headaches. • Delayed reaction time. • Increased sense of cynicism. • Frazzled hair. • Loss of sleep. • Caffeine abuse. We all know the symptoms of finals. For those of us who have been through the ringer of finals a few times, we have become numb, used to these scenes all around us. For those of us that are new to college, it may be an interesting experience. Finals are important, no doubt. But they should not result in a complete loss of courtesy and hygiene, as often happens. Here’s how to get through them with your mind intact: Prepare. Start early on your studying, and manage your time wisely. Spending six or seven consecutive hours studying is going to make you crazy. Take small breaks, but time yourself so you don’t end up hours later still perusing Facebook.

Study. Crack open that book you haven’t touched since the semester started and look over the key points on the study guide. Don’t try to read the whole book in a short time span; it’s not possible and it’ll freak you out even more. Additionally, be sure to read over your notes and, if possible, form study groups with your classmates. It’ll help you a lot in that chemistry final. Studies show that chewing gum while studying and then chewing that same flavor while taking the exam gets blood flowing to the head and improves memory. Don’t sacrifice sleep in order to study. Getting a good amount of sleep is just as important for your brainwaves as eating healthy. Michael Howell, assistant professor with the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, said that napping between studying lets you recharge and increases your chance of remembering. And the less sleep you get, the more likely it is that you’ll get sick,

which might mean missing that important final. Take walks. Howell said that exercise reduces stress and can help lead to a higher GPA. Plus, the biting cold might reinvigorate your senses. Be sure to bundle up. Eat healthy. Eat breakfast the day of your final. It really does help. You won’t get distracted by a growling stomach when you’re trying to answer that really hard question. It’s OK to cry when you’re struggling with the material. Once you wipe those tears, get back to the studying and don’t give up until you feel you have a sense of what you’re supposed to be learning. Reward yourself when you get things done. You just spent half the day studying for finals. Be proud and treat yourself with a small snack. Then take a break from studying for the rest of the night. Take these suggestions into account, and make your own finals style. That way, you can feel equipped to not only be successful, but also keep your health along the way.

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I try not to get involved in the latest media drama that is sure to bring out the best caps-lock comments from everyone. As a journalist, I understand the irony. It seems like every day we are offended by something, just because a major media outlet said we should be. Whether it’s Christmas sweaters from Target or red cups from Starbucks, it’s only a matter of time before someone tells me this

article offended them in some way. But that’s OK. As I like to tell everyone, there are more pressing issues to worry about. While you might associate December with traditional holiday hype such as Kwanza and New Year’s, I guarantee the age-old debate will once again be stirred by a news organization on being politically correct during “the season.” Someone will be offended because a customer service rep replied with a “Merry Christmas” to an individual, not taking into account that they might not celebrate the holiday because of their religion. What will follow will be an intense team coverage and in-depth analysis on what season greeting we should say to one another, followed by hashtags and polls on Twitter.

Give me a break. We can place our time and energy into so much more besides material items or a greeting that is given to us with good intentions. Why must we waste time being offended by an acknowledgment? This year, I’m not only getting ahead of the political correctness, I’m looking for better ways to use my time in general. If you want to tell me Merry Christmas, go for it. If you want to tell me Happy Hanukkah, be my guest. If you just want to wish me well during the holidays, then I humbly accept your offer and bid you the same. It’s not about being politically correct; it’s about being a nice human being. I don’t understand how you can be offended by a simple saying. Do you know what is

offensive? Offensive is the number of people who have to leave their families early on Thanksgiving to open their stores for the rush on Black Friday. Offensive are the hundreds that have been killed in the name of terror, with whom we will never be able to celebrate any holiday again. Offensive are the number of people who will go hungry this holiday season, millions of kids who will not have a hot meal or a gift to open, regardless of the holiday. If we are going to spend time being offended, then we need to be offended for the right reasons. And not only be offended, but act. Colorado Springs has a variety of opportunities to help out this holiday season. KPC Kids place is

looking for volunteers to help aid children up to five who are at risk of neglect. TESSA is looking for workers to help victims of domestic abuse. Care and Share Food Bank would like to beat its previous record of donations to make sure no child is hungry this season. This is what we need to spend our time on, and what we should be talking about when it comes to news coverage on the holidays. Not a poorly decorated coffee cup. If you are an ablebodied person, with a roof over your head and have the ability to go out and shop this year, even if it’s for one gift, I do not want to hear that you are offended. Check your privilege, and be grateful that someone took the time to notice you out of their day and wish you the best.

graduation, you may run into a few about a ring. Jostens stops by every semester hoping seniors will personalize and purchase a class ring. More students would purchase a class ring if they didn’t cost so much. A class ring for women ranges from $490 to $590, according to Jostens. The men’s rings range from $490 to $750. Sure, you can customize the jewelry into your own unique creation but do any of the seniors consider these worth purchasing? You can also purchase customized dog tags, diploma frames and graduation announcements.

The tags range from $300 to $340. This may sound ideal to have to show off your accomplishments, but the cost is too high. Christopher Huang, senior business finance major, said he has not considered investing in a class ring. “It’s not something that I ever even thought of looking into,” said Huang. “Mainly because of the cost but college is also shortly lived.” Psychology major and senior Dylan Gutierrez feels the same way. “I have not considered getting a class ring at all,” Guiterrez said. “The

degree is expensive enough.” Other than the obscene cost of the celebratory gifts, Gutierrez said he is not really into jewelry anyway. “Maybe if they were significantly cheaper, maybe like 50 bucks I might consider it,” Gutierrez said. As exciting as it would be to have a piece of jewelry or frame emphasizing any sort of accomplishment, most seniors seem to feel that it just isn’t worth breaking your wallet over. You would also have to consider the type of metal you want, what

words will go where, if you want additional jewels and if you want to put extracurricular activities you partook in while in school. There are also unique designs used to offer a more aesthetically appealing ring. With everything that goes into personalizing, finalizing and purchasing the jewelry, it almost seems to be a waste of time. You have already spent more than you wanted on tuition, books, runs to the coffee carts for energy and more. You are so exhausted and overwhelmed that all you really want to do

is sleep for eight hours straight. It seems silly to spend that much money. Yes, graduating school is a huge accomplishment that you should be very proud of, but you should use that money for something you really want or need. Maybe you made yourself a promise that you would do something awesome or get yourself something nice you have been saving up for; a ring might not be it. Rings offer a temporary high that becomes less of a thought but something to care for and keep track of. So save your money for something you want.

to believe that we are too young to concern ourselves with problems in the world or think that if we live a privileged lifestyle we won’t be affected by any of it. But this would just be lying to ourselves. Threats from ISIS, the lost faith in our police force, stricter gun control laws, dwindling military forces and the increasing mentality of entitlement have jeopardized our rights as American citizens. Freedom, one of the founding ideals of this nation that made us great, helped lay the bedrock

for the American dream, but today our freedoms are few and far between. If the ISIS attacks in France have taught us anything, it’s that we are not safe. After the Paris attacks, ISIS threatened America, claiming they have small armies in 15 states that are prepared to strike at any moment. I want to ask you to ignore these threats until they go away, but I can’t. I won’t. We need to take our heads out of the sand and face these issues. Our generation is full of opinionated, motivated

and dedicated individuals prepared to fight for their rights and the rights of the innocent. We can make a difference. We can’t let these threats take away the ideals the men and women of this country have sworn to protect. We cannot let our patriotism die and replace it with an expectation that our government or some higher authority will cure our problems and make everything better. People are being murdered now. Our liberties are being threatened now. We have

to take a stand and get involved, now. All it takes is one day at the theater or park that could suddenly turn into your worst nightmare. We are going to college in hopes of securing a better future for ourselves. But what good is our future if it is deprived of all that we hold dear? Should this message scare you? I hope so. Maybe it will be through this fear that we as a nation can finally unite for a common goal, and that is to secure our freedoms, liberty and the American dream.

The question is not whether these threats will affect us, but when they will. Our world and way of life is under siege. The choices we make in this lifetime will shape the way our nation operates for years to come. Don’t allow yourself to become desensitized to the issues around you. Be proactive in your studies, in global events and in conveying your opinions. Our choices have an impact. Our opinions have a voice. Our future is depending on our participation in the present.

Money spent on class rings better for saving

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After years of studying, writing papers, pulling all-nighters, eating like a teenager and stressing out, you have finally made it to graduation. After looking through countless emails telling you how to prepare for

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If you have ever been to any kind of sporting event, you know how deafening the fans cans be, how loud the whistle sounds and how bad the referees are. But have you ever been when there are no fans, players, coaches or refs? No pounding of the stands, no cussing at the refs. Silence. When the field is empty, it’s an athlete’s

favorite place to be. And there’s nothing that an athlete wouldn’t do to continue playing the sport they love. But beyond that dedication to their sport, student athletes face the same daily problems that their peers do. Sophomore Whitney Weber made the 885-mile move to Colorado Springs from Pasco, Wash. to play softball for UCCS. “It’s a great experience to learn about yourself,” she said. “I am more capable than I knew.” While she hasn’t seen her family since August and only saw them twice last year, Weber is adamant about the distance being a positive. “The distance is good for this time in my life and I still talk to my family at least twice a week,” Weber explained. “Sophomore year has been easier, it isn’t that I miss them less but I’ve learned how to handle it.” Weber had the chance to play softball at a Division III college that was closer to home, which her older sister attended, but she wanted to do something different. She is glad her parents can still see her play. “It would be hard if my parents never saw a game. I am thankful they can come watch me play.”

On top of being away from her family, Weber has the weight of school to think about. She is enrolled in 17 credits. In the spring semester during softball season, she is planning on taking 16 credits with three of those happening in the winter interim semester. “I try to plan around season. I am more productive when I am busy, but you have to be conscious of your workload to not overwork yourself and get sick.” For Weber, school comes first before softball. The only time Weber has encountered any difficulty is with group projects. “When people have jobs and can still make time to meet, it frustrates them when I can’t because I could be gone the whole weekend due to games.” Georgetown University did a poll on students across the United States looking specifically at students who are working while in college. They found that 25 percent of students are full-time workers and fulltime enrolled students at their university. Bringing that statistic to UCCS, 25 percent of our student body is 2,825 students. At UCCS there are 193 athletes and there are athletes who work in their offseason, but that is a small portion of our

community. The biggest difference athletes have to struggle with is when an injury happens. Injuries are unexpected obstacles that slow down an athlete’s life when everything else keeps moving. It affects class attendance. It affects driving. But worst of all it takes away the one thing you felt you were supposed to do. The thing about injuries is once they happen, they are likely to happen again. That is what happened to me. I tore my ACL and medial meniscus my freshman year, then tore it again my junior year along with my lateral meniscus and all the cartilage off the head of my femur bone. I played one year of basketball out of my eligible four. It’s been hard letting go of something I had been doing since first grade. Thankfully, I have been given the opportunity to be an assistant coach with the team. For the most part, student athletes live the same lives as their fellow classmates. They go to class and have to deal with teachers. They have moms who worry and dads who check in once in a while. They work in their sport like you work outside of class.

Opening weekend at Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge has its lows and highs Austin Chasse achasse@uccs.edu

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the mountain sides are so delightful, and since we need the snow, let is snow, let it snow, let it snow. While everyone is huddling by the fire, skiers and snowboarders are taking to the slopes. Here’s a look at three resorts that have opened for business this winter. Keystone When I went, Keystone had four runs open, all of which were on the north side of the mountain. From early morning to around noon, the snow was decent, but after lunch, the snow iced over and became a skating rink. Keystone had a 51-inch base. But without some sharp edges, you’ll find yourself taking at least 20 feet to turn and 50 feet to stop. The only south facing run in Keystone is their terrain park, which has some awesome features. The park was almost all rails with a single jump at the end.

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A shot of Breckenride Ski Resort on its opening weekend, Nov. 13.

Unfortunately, the single chair-lift was packed, creating a 45-minute wait. Toward the end of the day, around 1 p.m., the lift lines dwindled down to

15-minute waits, and eventually became a five minute line. The icy slope conditions created a difficult leg workout. Arapahoe Basin

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Arapahoe Basin at the time had only one lift open and one run. A-Basin turned out to be an uneventful trip on the slopes. The lift lines took 45 minutes to get though, and single lines weren’t any better. Rocks covered the run and the park only had two rails. Luckily, the snow was in great conditions for this early in the season, soft and kind on the knees. I visited on Halloween weekend, where the festivities were incredibly alive. At least five wild Pikachus were spotted, a very unusual habitat for their species. Bananas ran around and danced to live music for most of the opening day. The festivities made for a very joyful day, even when the lines and skiing lacked in excitement.

Breckenridge Breckenridge was by far the best of the three resorts I visited this season. Three lifts and five runs were open. All of Park Lane was open, unlike previous seasons, where only the first three jumps and a couple rails were available. For park rats, it was a nice treat to have such a diverse choice on jumps and rails. The snow wasn’t bad, either. With a 53-inch snow base, the snow was soft and well-packed. The only down side, like all resorts at the beginning of the year, was how crowded it was. Breck is normally crowded to begin with, but on opening weekend, it’s so much worse when riders are funneled down to three lifts. I hiked park all day like I normally do to avoid lift lines, but it’s always nice to take a lift and give your feet a rest. But when you have to wait 30 minutes, you might as well get out and enjoy the terrain.

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The life of a student athlete can be difficult. Playing the sport you love means balancing school and work with practice. On top of that, you may get injured. Brian Hardy, assistant athletic director for athletic medicine, said the number of athlete injuries fluctuates, depending on the number of exposures athletes have. “In the fall when we have two soccer teams that have roughly between 25 and 30 athletes, practicing every day, a volleyball team that has 15 athletes practicing every day, we have more exposures to potentially have injury risk,” he said. Hardy believes athletic trainers serve an in-between role when athletes are injured. “Athletic trainers in general are a really nice wedge between kinda EMT’s…as well as physical therapists, so we can actually do some rehab techniques that physical therapists do to help athletes get back,” he said. Heather Bates, track and cross country athlete, has a stress fracture in her foot. Bates, junior business major, could not compete in the regional

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championship Nov. 7. She said she’s frustrated that the school hasn’t done anything to help her with her injury. “I have to go to the doctor a few times a week now, it costs me a lot of money,” Bates said. “(The school doesn’t) cover expenses as much as I wish they did because it’s such a huge commitment to be part of a team where I give up several hours a week. I still go to practices, I still want to be there for the team,” Bates said. She said trying to figure out parking has also been difficult. “I was on crutches and it was super painful so I couldn’t walk or anything. I had to get a handicapped pass, temporary from the (Department of Motor Vehicles). I found out that I could use that on campus but I’d have to pay for a certain parking pass to do that so that was another big cost for me,” Bates said. “I had to figure that out on my own,” she said. Hardy said indication of injuries often depends on past injuries. “So if we bring in a freshman that’s been injured all their career, then guess what, my guess is that they’re probably gonna be injured here. Once they get injured here, it increases the

chance of getting re-injured,” he said. Hardy said the type of injury usually depends on the sport. “Three years ago, with our women’s soccer team, it seemed

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like everybody had MCL issues…knee injury issues. This year, it seems like it’s ankle stuff,” he said. Men’s basketball player Neiman Lee was injured the first day of pre-season training and lost the rest of his season. “When I went to change direction, my knee just kind of buckled and everything just took care of itself,” said Lee,

junior biomedical major who has injured his other knee in the past. Lee said the school has helped him deal with his injury. “They helped me get my range of motion back before surgery…the better I am going into surgery, the better I am coming out. They’ve done a really good job of getting my range of motion back, extension…building up a little more strength now, too,” he said. “I’m supposed to be on crutches for like three more weeks, but my doctor said I can get off the crutches cause my range of motion is actually really good. Or better than what they expected,” Lee said. He said the school has responded quickly when he’s feeling pain. “I just think they do a good job; they’re like really available and they’re like, whenever I do need help, like if I’m feeling any kind of pain…they’re really good with communication as well,” Lee said. “When I’m having some kind of pain or anything like that, they respond pretty fast. And they’re all hands-on too, it’s not just like one person, they have like a lot of people in the training room too, so they all help me out,” he said. Hardy said it’s difficult to

implement injury prevention across the teams. “How do you know what to prevent when you don’t know what’s going to happen?” he said. “In general, we tend to look at standards of practice, so it’s not like our athletes just walk out onto the court and start playing,” he said. Those standards of practice start in the weight room, Hardy said, where athletes use baseline testing and ankle and shoulder strengthening to prepare for competition. For those that do get injured, Hardy said range of motion, strengthening and ice are some treatments the department provides. He said if an injury is outside their expertise, physicians come to campus on a weekly basis or the department will refer athletes to outside physicians. Bates transferred from CU-Boulder and said anything injured athletes needed there was covered. “We don’t have, (UCCS) itself doesn’t really have the best training facility that some of the other universities I think have and that’s difficult because then you have to find which doctors can get you what you need,” Bates said.

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