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Midterms, spring registration urge some to switch major

NEWS

Political clubs Organizations on campus allow for student political outreach 2 SAMANTHA MORLEY | THE SCRIBE

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Halloween Activities Fun local events for kids and adults 5

Workplace Clothing Jobs restrict clothing options but employees ﬁnd ways of personal expression 6

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Midterms: the point of the semester when classes are in full swing and papers and tests are one after another. Then registration for next semester gets thrown into the mix, provoking students to ask whether or not they’ve

made the right choice about their academic career. Brett Fugate, interim director of advising, said that registration is the time of the year when students really start focusing on the next semester, especially in terms of their major. He indicated that students might think about a change of major around this time of year for

two reasons. First, midterms provide a realistic picture of what classes a major entails and whether or not you are doing well on the path you have chosen. Abby Graese, freshman computer science major, agrees. “I think that major choices come into question

depending on what classes people are taking and how they pertain to their current declared major,” she said. “If someone hates a class that is an integral portion of things they will need, it may mean that a major change is a good idea.” The second reason students might think about Continued on page 3 . . .

Career Center aims to assist disabled students with jobs

OPINION

Voting Students not always educated enough to feel comfortable voting 9

No on 67 Women should have their own choice about abortion 9

SPORTS

Soccer Men’s and women’s teams look to secure RMAC playoff spots 11

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Kyle Guthrie kguthri2@uccs.edu

New coach Shawn Nelson takes over his ﬁrst season as women’s basketball coach 12

The Career Center has partnered with the Disability Services Office to help students find jobs, an issue that several students have faced. The offices are currently promoting the Work

Recruitment Program, a federal government program with the goal of helping students with disabilities ﬁnd jobs and internships. “Employment for students with disabilities is rough, if not impossible,” said disabled student Cynthia Barram, a senior English major and former president of the Disabled Student Union.

“When you’re looking at employers, I’ve had several volunteer positions closed to me.” “Based on the way that Medicaid, and food stamps, and all these other programs work, they limit your options in terms of what you can do,” she continued, “so you have to be able to get a job that can make up for what you

are going to lose with these programs.” Michela Amore, junior English major and former vice-president of DSU, expressed similar concerns when seeking employment as a disabled student. “I’ve had a lot of difﬁculty with it,” she said. “I tend to have a little bit of difﬁculty Continued on page 3 . . .

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Campus clubs extend political outreach for students

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changing their major is the spring semester catalog. “Registration plays a big role,” Fugate said. “Shopping carts have opened up, which gets students thinking about next semester.” Sophomore Amber Tubergen recently decided to change majors. She is currently pursuing a biology secondary education major after changing from math secondary education. “I was not enjoying math anymore. It was becoming more stressful than anything and I just couldn’t imagine sticking with it,” she said. “The real meat of the semester is starting up,

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As November voting approaches, many students will be considering which political party best represents their views. UCCS has two student political clubs. College Republicans, chaired by Ivy El-Zaatari, is, according to their charter, a “Community of Conservatively-minded college students that focuses on policy and politics.” The club is comprised of members from across the Republican spectrum, from tea party conservatives to more liberal Republicans in Name Only. “We’ve got a lot of different dynamics going on,” El-Zaatari said. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., alternatively on and off campus. They have local Republican politicians, like Colorado District 5 Commissioner Peggy Littleton and Colorado Sen. Owen Hill, come speak. El-Zaatari said the club also goes to restaurants to watch sporting events and on

recreational shooting trips. This semester, the club has started having internal debates on different political issues. “It’s nice because you’ll get different views from the same political platform,” Al-Zaatari said. “Working on a two party system, it’s very hard to have your own differentiated ideals. But we do, and we like to celebrate them.” For members of College Republicans, joining their club is less about agreeing with all their ideals, and more about avoiding unintentionally strengthening the left. “Usually when Libertarians vote for the Libertarian candidate, eliminating votes from the Republican candidate, it usually allows the Democrat to win,” El-Zaatari said. “We welcome Libertarians, Democrats, everybody to come to our meetings, especially when we’re debating,” El-Zaatari added. “It helps you solidify what you believe in.” In addition to debates and outings, the club also has an active political component. 10 members of the club, including El-Zaatari, are working on the

Senate campaign for Colorado Rep. Cory Gardner. For more information about the club and meeting locations, students can visit facebook.com/ CRatUCCS. Young Americans for Liberty represents political ideologies both including and outside those represented by the two-party system. “I am a registered Republican, however that does not mean that I always agree with how my party handles things,” said club member Chris Kasperski. “Joining YAL combines the best positions of both Liberals and Conservatives and brings a philosophy forward that is much more of a Libertarian feel.” “Our mission here at UCCS … is to promote the simple concept of individual liberty,” Kasperski added. “As a political science student, I felt that it would be beneﬁcial to me to seek out an organization that appeals to my political attitudes.” The club meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in the University Center or Centennial Hall. Locations vary. Will Smith, chapter chair, said meetings usually consist of a discussion after watching

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a film. He indicated members’ political affiliations range from classical conservatives to liberals to anarchists. Despite political differences, the unifying view of YAL members seems to be an open-minded stance toward individuals’ social and fiscal behavior. “Everyone should be able to do what they want with their money and in their bedrooms,” said Smith. YAL has brought several third-party Colorado candidates, including gubernatorial candidate Matthew Hess, to campus to speak to their club. Smith said his club and College Republicans plan to host a debate early next year. It will also be sending members to the International Students for Liberty conference in Washington D.C., in February 2015. “Eventually we need to stand up together and say enough is enough and we are taking our country back,” Kasperski said. “I think it is our generation who is poised to do just that.” Interested students can find more information at facebook. com/yaluccs.

UCCS does not have a student club which represents the Democratic Party this semester, though it has in the past. Both Smith and Al-Zaatari said they would welcome a Democrat club. “It’s nice at a university to not feel like your opinion is being left out, regardless of what it is. We would never want that,” Al-Zaatari said. Ethan Wade, a former Student Government Association member, said he would like to reform the group once election season has passed. He indicated he is currently working for Colorado Democrat Gov. John Hickenlooper’s reelection campaign. Regardless of students’ party afﬁliation, becoming more politically aware seems to be a message shared by the campus political clubs. “I urge all of my friends, family, and fellow students to become more politically active,” Kasperski said. “I believe that we need to be educating more about the real issues beyond what people are getting in campaign attack ads and Facebook posts.”

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which affects students’ thinking,” Fugate said. “Students start getting a more realistic understanding of what the major entails.” Freshman Shayna Johnson is thinking about changing her major from physical therapy to event planning. “Midterms make people wonder if this hard test is worth what they want to do in the future,” she said. Fugate did not have numbers to back up any trends in switching majors, but did indicate that there are majors that draw more students than others. “We always have majors that are large. Psychology,

biology, and health sciences are some of the biggest majors at UCCS,” Fugate said. The Student Success Center in Main Hall is a resource for students who are curious about their current major. They can discuss registration and class schedules and figure out the best plan for the upcoming semester. To schedule an appointment with an advisor, call 719-255-3260. Special walk-in advising is available from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no walk-in advising.

on Thursday or Friday. The

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What: Special walk-in advising hours Where: Main Hall Second ﬂoor, room 208 When: Oct. 27 - Nov. 5 Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed 1 - 2 p.m. each day Thursdays and Fridays No walk-ins

More Info: To schedule an appointment, call 719-255-3260 or visit the Student Success Center in Main Hall 208 Walk-ins are 15 minute sessions with an advisor and are meant for quick questions and assistance with choosing spring courses.

Jobs for disability students

hiring with students who have disabilities,” Kratzer said. “They also look to diversify their minority status in all different ways, and students with disabilities fulﬁll part of that.” The database is updated annually, so students are required to apply to the program every year in order to stay current in the system. Kratzer said that enrollment in the program could help students deal with the lengthy and often bureaucratic process of getting hired at a government agency. “If you look at the process for companies such as USA Jobs, it’s very, very long and arduous,” she said. “Sometimes there are opportunities for students

who submit a Schedule A document that allows them to bypass a lot of those. In some cases, you can even go into a non-competitive type of mode for hiring.” Schedule A documents include a list of conditions for companies to meet in order to accommodate a worker with a disability. They include items such as tailored schedules that allow a disabled worker to work for a certain number of hours a day and conditions or tools to assist said person to perform their required duties. In addition to establishing students in the program, Kratzer also advocates for students with disabilities when it comes to ﬁnding jobs. She talks to students about civilian employment within the

The Lowdown What: Career Center

What: Disability Services Ofﬁce

Where: Main Hall Second ﬂoor, room 201

Where: Main Hall First ﬂoor, room 105

When: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More Info: 719-255-3340 jobhelp@uccs.edu

More Info: 719-255-3354 dservice@uccs.edu

government and how to apply with a Schedule A status. Even with such difﬁculties in place, Kratzer wants

students to explore the resources available on campus to help them get a job.

UCCS ROTC takes ﬁrst in competition, beats BYU to advance Nick Beadleston

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Midterms, changes in major

(continued from page 1) with the interviewing process, and as a result, I have struggled to find employment, despite the fact that I am looking for it.” Bev Kratzer, director of the career center, sent out an email on Sept. 30 to encourage enrollment in the program, which creates a database for students so that hiring managers and agencies can reference it. Disabled students diversify the work program, and hiring them usually helps agencies with tax breaks and incentives. The method is a mutually beneficial way to promote cooperation between the two groups and to help students find jobs. “A lot of employers look to diversify their employee

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Along with morning runs and weekend drills on top of a full course load, a band of UCCS ROTC cadets recently took espirit de corps to another level. The university’s team secured ﬁrst place at the 2014 5th Brigade Ranger Challenge Competition, Oct. 17-18. “The adversity the team overcame was outstanding,” said team captain Cadet Timothy Soderlund. “We took 11 individuals from all paths of life; dedicating ourselves to training for eight weeks and molded a team that outperformed 17 teams from across the region.” The teams participated in 11 events, which ranged from

knowledge of weapons and communication equipment to obstacle courses and other physical challenges. According to a statement from the unit, the competition was designed to test “the Cadets’ ability to overcome both physical and mental exhaustion.” It also forced them to “adapt to their environment by effectively working as a team in order to overcome obstacles.” The team started their 12 mile ruck march at 5:30 a.m. and powered through the events by midday, well ahead of most other teams. Their completion time combined with their scores at the individual events resulted in the overall team win. This represented a major victory over Brigham Young University’s ROTC team, which

often wins the competition. “BYU had won their regional competitions in 32 of the 36 previous years, so we considered them as a measuring stick,” said Lt. Col. Mark Thompson, UCCS ROTC commander. “This win should serve as an inspiration for our future teams and give them the belief that they can win if they put in the effort.” “BYU is the power house in the area, and we knocked them off their pedestal this year,” said fourth year Cadet John Gary. Gary is in charge of the Ranger Challenge program, which involves planning training for the event and mentoring the team captain. He indicated the win was doubly impressive, since the brigade did not hold a Ranger

Challenge the previous year due to the government shutdown. “It’s really just a lot of hard work and dedication,” Gary said of the team’s strategy for success. “We’ve been training almost every morning from five to seven.” Thompson also attributed the team’s victory to the cadet’s comradery and motivation. “I think the main reason for our success was that the cadets banded together early and committed themselves to the win,” he said. “They knew the areas they needed to improve in and did it.” “I can neither confirm nor deny the misty eyes, but I was really proud of the team,” Thompson added. “It was a tough competition; my team definitely was the

thing that got me through it,” said third year Cadet Kimberly Copley. “I couldn’t have done it without them.” Copley said the march and running between events was the most challenging part of the day. Next, the team will compete at the Camp Bullis Training reservation in Texas. If they pass that they will attend the international level competition next spring at The United States Military Academy at West Point. Despite the odds, members of the team remain optimistic. “The road ahead only brings more obstacles, challenges and opportunities for each and every team member to reach their highest aspirations,” Soderlund said.

In honor of OUTober 2014 the LGBT Resource Center presents:

ALLIES ACROSS CAMPUS

The following list of people are allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community at UCCS. Thank you for your support and for making UCCS a safe and welcoming place for all students! Administrators Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak Vice Chancellor Homer Wesley Vice Chancellor Martin Wood Assoc. V.C. Kee Warner Assoc. V.C. David Moon Dean Kelli Klebe Dean Teri R. Switzer Tom Hutton Barbara Gaddis Brad Bayer Steve Linhart Phillip Morris Benek Altayli Megan Bell Jeanne Durr Cindy Zomchek Gayanne Scott Lissanna Follari Michael Kenny Faculty Angus M Chassels Michelle Bull Dr. Heather Albanesi Lonie McMichael, PhD David Havlick Michelle LeCompte Leilani Feliciano, PhD Scott Van Ness Michael E. Martinez Daniel L. Segal Lesley Ginsberg Carole Huber Phillip Heasley Jeff Montez de Oca Colleen Stiles Cerian Gibbes Katherine Mack Lisa Smith Kirsten Ortega Keith Valentine Benjamin Syn Lynne Bryant Nina Ellis Frischmann Edwardo L. Portillos Linda watts Minette Church Miranda Shaw, PsyD Tom Huber Liesl H. Eberhardt Janice Gould Liz Medendorp Christina M. Jimenez Julie Cole Kevin Tvrdy Patty Witkowsky Dr. Jennifer Clarke Elizabeth Daniels Dr. Ann N. Amicucci Angie Knipe Zek Valkyrie David Nelson Joseph Kuzma Susan Garrett Stefanie Ungstad Nate Siebert Leann Morgan Dena Samuels Henriikka Weir Suzanne Cook Dr. Anna Kosloski Jess Kirby

Edie Greene Dr. Julaine Field Dionisia de la Cerda April Lanotte Dustin D. Stewart Leah Chandler-Mills Christina Martinez Mia Alvarado Laura Eurich Roy Ballard Lynda Dickson Chelsea Lawson Sarah Treschl Perrin Cunningham Marek Grabowski Lilika A. Belet Kathryn Woods Dr. Edgar Cota-Torres Carol Dass Laurie Buchanan Stacey Johnson Mary Beth Chambers Jennifer Panko

Steve Recca Laurie Martin Deborah A Gillman Paul Deniston James Kumm Rebecca Marshall Tamara Moore Chris DuVal Debby Patz Clarke Laura Engleman Casi Frazier Cathy Calvert, PsyD Nancy Taylor Ellen Burkart Ron Koch Sabrina Wienholtz Bev Kratzer Sarah Morehead Vanessa Ea Emilie Vrbancic Jill Davis, PsyD Linda Foltz Carolyn Daley

Brett Fugate Denisse Vazquez Holly Kaspar Ingrid X Mendez Mikayla Brown Charles MacGregor Respect On Campus Mariah Walker UCCS Health Circle Rosa Villanueva Office of Diversity and Inclusiveness Fabian Wright Students Jon Cheek Mario Arias Kassy Prescott Chris Epps Samantha John Rebecca Gilliam Brenna Renn Roneisha Frazier Jeanine Prescott Casey Caldwell Caitlin Tyrrell Kris Knigge Janet Swierkosz Claire Nibbe Calla Wooldridge Matt Stys Sarah Tegen Tayler Burch Joy Hutcneson-Tipto Allyson Grimme Dominique Willahan Erika Hermanson Angel Tran Christopher Varano Scott Friedline David Waugh Matthew Driftmier Shelby Kindell Ryan Merrifield James Aaron Hannah Caluette Al Brody Alex Spalding Jennifer Huang Kristina Frederick Ryan Hernandez Kim Brown Danica Cox Bri Robert McDougal Will Blocker Michael Greenker Ellen Dickson Corrie Keener Spencer Emma Weaver Ashley Steck Paige Alvarez Nathan Pixley Brooke Gaber Jim Gill Shannon Rishky Katie Hermanson Bryany Emma Audrianna Manzanares Sydney Feldmann Alison Egbers Cara Bussell Anni Mezzofante Katie J Byler Kamri Guzman Anna Trybula Nicholas Johnson Annie K. Ethan Wade Raine Cimino Shelby Shively Taryn Miller Paige A. Nelson Elizabeth Delgado Grant TeeBee John Woods Sarah Bouton Heather Fonte Rachel Jacobsen Ella Fahrlander Ariel Thompson Cyndi Ortega Lindsey Reardon Dylan Leighner Frances Sanchez-Jones Eli Varney Katherine Moore Austin Spiller Molly Wollner Janina Carson Elizabeth Ehr Jenn Phillips Colby sprung Johnny Garcia Bryan Wheeler Felicia Speransk Christine Remacle Nicholas Torres Alexander J. Nedd Isabella Reyes James Reasor Chris Davidson Eric Purdy John Ferko Taylor Gross Austin Brownell Rachel Shaffer Anna Cordova Brian Garris Brittany Isidore

THANK YOU FOR BEING AN ALLY AT UCCS! Please join us for an

Ally Appreciation Reception October 30th Clyde’s 3pm

Staff Vanessa Delgado Josephine Benavidez Carol Kumm Alejandro De Jesus Angie Kinnett Samantha Villarreal Trent Claypool, PsyD Carrie Finkill Carrie Arnold Ray Fisco KrisAnn McBroom Karen C. Short Kara Carragher Christopher Mellott Molly Mulligan Krista Farmer Anthony Cordova, Mr. C Nancy Hoist Heather Kling Melissa Doffing Jesse Perez Claire Ami Amanda Garcia Elizabeth Hanlon Ralph Giese Julia Bullock Eric Nissen Sandra Loux

Lindsay Knell Maria O'Connell Jenny Dorrington Tiffany Yep Jim Spice Jacqueline Gatlin Sarah Elsey Caitlin Green Tim Muldrew Justin Crossno Jessie Pocock Tom Dewar Brian Mann Crista Hill Nick Lockwood Cindy Zomchek Cindy Allen Linda Kogan Jevita Rogers Christin Deville Stacy Carosa Emanuelita Martinez Daisy McConnell Ali LaForce Coral Laski Julie Jardon Kevin George II Jerod Heidrick Vicki Schober

An ally is anyone who genuinely supports LGBT equality or can be someone who is actively involved in the fight for civil and human rights. Allies are important at UCCS because LGBT people are mothers, fathers, cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, friends, co-workers, neighbors, friends, classmates and MOUNTAINLIONS!

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Must-see classic scary movies for Halloween Kyle Guthrie kguthri2@uccs.edu

As Halloween quickly approaches, students should be clearing time on their busy schedules to see scary ﬁlms such as “Dracula Untold” or “Annabelle.” But scary movie fans forget that many horror ﬁlm classics are available to watch at home. Here are just a few: “Psycho” (1960):

of the time, “Psycho” went on to become a ﬁlm masterpiece and cemented Hitchcock as the master of suspense. The ﬁlm was also known for its infamous “shower scene.”

legacy, the ﬁlm was also nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. “The Shining” (1980):

“The Shining” was ﬁlmed and based on the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo. “Evil Dead 2” (1987):

“The Exorcist” (1973):

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Arguably director Alfred Hitchcock’s best and most wellknown work, “Psycho” tells the story of hotel proprietor Norman Bates and his run-in with misguided embezzler Marion Crane. As the story unfolds both the audience and the characters begin to learn that things at the Bates Motel are not as they seem. Famous for being able to circumvent typical horror movie stereotypes and tropes

“Se7en” (1995):

Regarded by many as the scariest film ever made, “The Exorcist” tells the story of a young girl who has been possessed by a demon named Pazuzu. Inspired by the case of a real life exorcism, the movie relies on a chilling atmosphere and constant tension for great effect instead of the cheap “jack-inthe-box” scares that most other horror films use. Full of terrifying moments that have become staples of pop culture, the film gained attention from the press, who reported several audience members passing out from fright in theaters. In addition to its impressive

Adapted from the Stephen King novel, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” became wellknown through its tight direction, terrifying visuals and fantastic acting. The story revolves around a hotel caretaker’s descent into madness due to surrounding supernatural forces inside the hotel. While fans of the novel may be disappointed with the director’s interpretation of the story, the film has had a massive influence on popular culture and is filled with moments that are both frightening and brilliant. The bathtub scene in room 237 still stands out as one of the most terrifying scenes in cinematic history.

The original “Evil Dead” was a masterpiece of lowbudget inferior horror. The remake/sequel perfected the form and remains a must-see horror film for all generations. In the film, hero Ash Williams releases a demonic horror after inadvertently reading from the Necronomicon and must battle the possessed woods in order to escape. Filmed on a shoestring budget, the film manages to seamlessly blend gore, horror and comedy into a tapestry of movie magic. This introduced filmgoers to director Sam Raimi’s signature style of horror known as “splat-stick.” Other horro film by Raimi include “Drag Me to Hell,” “The Grudge,” “30 Days of Night” and “The Possession.”

The serial killer film above all other serial killer films, “Se7en” stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two detectives tracking down a serial killer who murders his victims by using the seven deadly sins. Originally conceived with an entirely different cast, script and director, after several iterations it became the horror masterpiece that is still regarded as one of the darkest films to be created. While the film spares no expense at conceiving horrific deaths to the audience, most of the actual horror is shown off screen, requiring the audience to fill in the blanks themselves. “Se7en” is also renowned for having one of the most shocking and brilliant endings in scary films. There is something old and new to scare you into the Halloween spirit this year.

Halloween parties, activities and events for all ages Alexander Nedd anedd@uccs.edu

Boo! Don’t look now, but Halloween is right around the corner and what might be scarier than tales told on this day dedicated to scaring might be the fear of having an open calendar on Friday night. There is much to do both around campus and throughout Colorado Springs. Follow these fun tips and visit these attractions with your friends for a scaring good time, if you dare. Pumpkin carving: Bring back one of the most memorable moments from your childhood by visiting a local pumpkin patch and carving a pumpkin. Pumpkin carving has become a competitive sport with the rise of do-it-yourself books

and creative visuals that can be learned from the Internet. Save the seeds from your pumpkin and use them to bake and snack on while you admire your work. Pumpkins can also be found at your local grocery stores. Host a party and be safe. Boo at the Zoo: Enjoy the frights of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo from 4-8:30 p.m. Dress up and enjoy festivities in a safe environment with friends and little ones while looking at the animals. Prices range from $10.25 to $18.25. Trick-or-treat at the mall: The weather can be the scariest of all in Colorado on Halloween. Avoid the cold by trick-or-treating in the mall. Those with little ones can safely navigate throughout the stores without having to brave the elements. The Citadel and Chapel

Hills Mall both offer these activities that are free and open the public. Haunted houses: A variety of Haunted houses will be open even after Halloween. These popular destinations are open through midnight. Check out these locations before the scares are gone for the season. Haunted Mines - Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd. $20 Hellscream - 3021 N. Hancock Ave. $20 Ghouls Gulch and Sanitarium Haunted House - 3910 Palmer Park Blvd. $15 UCCS: UCCS is also hosting a variety of activities this week. The Office of Student Activities will host a Carnival from 11 a.m. to 3

p.m. on Oct 29. A ghost hunt will be on Oct. 29 in Main Hall for students interested in seeing if our campus could be haunted. A haunted bike ride will take place on Halloween. Dress up and ride your bike through campus before eating in University Village with your friends. (* These events are considered adult, younger participation is not recommended) *21+ clubs and parties: Several bars and clubs located in downtown Colorado Springs will be hosting costume contests and parties all night long. Tejon Street will be a popular destination among adults including parties at Blondies, Cowboys and The Mansion. Dress to impress. Prices range across the

board with the majority starting at $10 cover charge and festivities beginning as early as 7 p.m. Remember to designate a driver if you plan to party hard and be responsible, never drink and drive. *The Rocky Horror Picture Show: This feature is playing at two Colorado Springs locations and will have you on the edge of your seat. This popular 1975 musical comedy has been adapted from its film version and invites audience participation. It is not for the faint of heart. Club Q (3430 N. Academy Blvd, $10-$20) in Colorado Springs and Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater (444 Ruxton Ave, $15) in Manitou Springs offer showings both Oct. 30 and 31. Buying tickets in advance is recommended.

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Psycho an understatement for “Psycho Beach Party” The music and use of stage made the performance enjoyable. Although I am not a fan of a few of the stereotypes that were portrayed (such as anyone who is from California automatically means they surf and say “totally” all of the time), the end revealed an underlying meaning of rights for the LGBT community, women and purpose of life. The romantic interests changing throughout the play added a comical and entertaining part. “Psycho Beach Party,” will be performed Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with no intermission. Saturday matinees will be at 2 p.m. and on Sundays the performance will begin at 4 p.m. The show is free for students.

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Rating: 3.5/5 Surfboards

“Sex on the beach?” As audience members entered the venue, adults were asked by two cast members dressed in vintage swimwear standing on wooden docks if they would like a mixed drink with an umbrella. I already had a good idea of what this play might entail. Directed by Kevin Landis, “Psycho Beach Party” opened Oct. 23 and will be running through Nov. 9 at the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater in University Hall. With the stage ﬂoor covered in sand, audience members were able to choose between the normal levels of seating or a cushioned seat “on the beach,” a chance to go barefoot, wear a leis necklace and be on stage with the actors. “Psycho Beach Party,” follows a teenage girl, Chicklet (Doug Atkins) who has a dream to be a surfer like the local boys, but has to ﬁght the idea of the young lady her mother, Mrs. Forrest (Kate Berry), wants her to become. Although a part of the joke is that a man is portraying an awkward and quirky teenage girl, Chicklet became an annoying and somewhat disturbing character.

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“Psycho Beach Party” premiered on Oct. 23.

Atkins’ portrayal of Chicklet and Ann Boman, two of this character’s personalities, fulﬁlled stereotypes of girls from that era and made for quite a few laughs with a lot of over the top expressions and jokes. The audience is introduced to several more characters throughout the story such as Kanaka (Jordan Matthews) who is the local surﬁng legend of Malibu, California who has long hair and wears Japanese robes and famous actress Bettina Barnes (Jessica Parnello) who is a spoiled, rich and self-serving celebrity. Audience members were cautioned that this performance

is not suitable for people 16 years or younger, but they seemed to get a laugh of the consistent sexual innuendos ridiculously performed by almost every actor or actress. The characters were an adaption from Drag Star Charles Busch’s 1960s characters and aside from characters that didn’t speak much, main characters such as Chicklet and Kanaka over-dramatized the stereotypes of “nerdy” adolescent girls and hippie surfer dudes. Of course, the idea of the play is to emphasize their character’s role that was often seen in old ﬁlms of the 20th century, so the old comedy could not be judged

based on today’s idea of funny. The story continues on, showing the inner conﬂicts between characters and the mystery of someone in Malibu going around the beaches who shaves people from head to toe. Part of the comedic relief was Mrs. Forrest, who portrayed an uptight, man-hating and Christian mother that did reminded the audience of older movies with stereotypical house moms who controlled their children. The stage of sand, the backdrop of iron-board surfboards and painted ocean “waves” created the perfect 1960s California surﬁng movie atmosphere for these actors.

The Lowdown What: Psycho Beach Party Where: University Hall Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater When: Oct. 23 - Nov. 9 Wednesdays - Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Saturday matinees (Nov. 1 and 8) 2 p.m. Sundays 4 p.m.

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Although workplace dress codes are accommodating Goth, punk, hipster and other alternative fashions, college students often ﬁnd that they must leave behind more extreme styles when they obtain employment. Scientiﬁc companies with more traditional dress codes often ask for no denim except on casual Fridays and ban open-toed shoes to ensure quality and sanitary production according to Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration regulations. Call centers may allow gauged ears, dyed hair and denim, but request employees do not wear miniskirts, spaghetti straps or hats. Foodservice jobs, such as those at the Broadmoor, tend to have stricter uniform requirements such as no

jewelry, no dyed hair, no visible tattoos and “black pants, black socks and non-skid black shoes,” for consistency and hygienic reasons. While employers view the transition from student to occupation as a part of assimilating into the professional world, students may feel their individuality is getting lost in the process. But they can ﬁnd ways to express themselves, even with these rules. I posted a Facebook status asking for student experiences in reconciling their style with the corporate world. “I get a lot of delighted reactions to my tattoos, but that’s because most of them are science related and I work with scientists,” said Stephanie Morphet, biology and psychology alumna. Morphet is currently attending Colorado State University as a Ph.D. student. “I think because my ink is

all about biology, some older people who might be put off by tattoos normally like mine.” Kat Johnson, chemistry alumna, worked at Pyxant Labs from summer 2012 to fall 2013 until moving back to her hometown. She advises self-expression with minimal distraction. “I think it’s all a matter of looking clean and tidy. If you have badass pink hair, keep it brushed and the color vibrant. Don’t let it look ratty, oily, or faded,” Johnson said. “Avoid the ripped clothes, messy raccoon eye makeup and anything stained or ill-ﬁtting. Wear daring jewelry, wear bold makeup, but by all means just look put together.” Charity Qualls, junior math major, works in the Math Center as a tutor and described her style as alternative. “One time I had to wear a giant blue band aid over my labret (lip piercing) because I lost my plug and refused to

take it out. Then there was the time I buzzed my hair, not sure how I didn’t get in trouble for that,” she said. “I don’t really have to worry about it anymore though. I mean, when people hire you for your brain, they don’t tend to be too picky about your appearance.” Mary Nikkel, Letourneau 2012 digital writing alumna and associate editor at NewReleaseTuesday.com has two tattoos and dyes her hair whenever possible. “When I worked at the library at my private Christian university they had no issues with my blue hair. When I wanted to work at Panera, I had to chop it off,” she said. “In my current employment situation, obviously I’m free to rock tattoos and blue hair all day long because it’s the music industry. But there are still times I have to dress up to look more professional,” she added. “I always allow myself

a few little expressions of individuality though, like wearing converse with formal or business wear or unconventional jewelry.” Shelby Shively, sociology and women’s and ethnic studies grad student and former columnist for The Scribe, enjoys diverse styles. “I just got rid of all my awesome Goth pants because I haven’t worn them in a few years anyway, they deﬁnitely wouldn’t be accepted in my workplaces, and I’m not actually Goth,” Shively said. “I just really liked the pants. They were impossible to iron, though.” No matter the rules or restrictions put in place, it seems that employees will ﬁnd a way to let themselves express their fashion and creative sides. While people should be professional at work, they shouldn’t have to tuck away their personality in a stuffy suit.

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First hip hop dance class part of Weekend University Celeste Burnham cburnham@uccs.edu

Students should prepare themselves for rhythm and soul on weekends, courtesy of new dance teacher Ron Jules. Dance 3700 is a Weekend University course that is taught on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jules became involved with the dance program through Tiffany TinsleyWeeks who participated in the development of the dance minor. Jules and Tinsley-Weeks danced together at Ormao Dance Company in Colorado Springs. After meeting with Kevin Landis and discussing how they should go about the class, Jules was given a time slot and began teaching the ﬁrst hip hop course at UCCS. “We were hearing around the community where hip hop was needed,” Jules said. He came to Colorado from Pennsylvania State University where most of his dance skills were self-taught and practiced

through his dance group. Although he danced when he was younger, Jules didn’t really begin dancing until about 14 years ago. He began subbing for dance classes at PSU and continued on the path toward becoming a dance teacher. His teaching opportunities expanded after moving to Colorado. “After learning the foundations of all the hip hop styles I had a dance group and we would teach each other. When we expanded I would teach other people,” he said. Jules explained he is intentional with his classes and avenues of teaching in order to motivate and help his student’s progress. “I wanted to lead people on the right path and help them get better at hip hop,” he said. Jules is also a part of the Colorado Springs dance group Soul Mechanics and sometimes performs with the Ormao Dance Company. For now, Jules is focusing on his class at UCCS. The hip hop course offered

is a mixture of different dance levels. Jules hopes that as the program expands and more interest arises there will be different sections of the class for different skill levels. “I believe that they can get a sense of movement through hip hop, a little bit of history on where it came from and proper vocabulary,” Jules said. As of right now there are no performance opportunities for current hip hop students but Jules would also like to have that aspect of the class progress in the future. He said there is potential for a free style performance or choreography that would be taught in class. “When I practice, I keep going over the concepts and foundations so that I can come up with something different,” Jules said. The academic involvement of the class includes attendance, goal sheets, a paper and being tested on hip hop vocabulary. Jules hopes for the continuation of hip hop’s new rise at UCCS and for more

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UCCS has been around since 1965. You’d think that would be plenty of time to figure out exactly what our purpose is. Nope. Even with all the strategic plans and planning committees we have for our campus, we have to make sure the guiding policies of this school make sense. This is especially true for the mission and vision that guide everything this school does. Here is the mission of our university, as explained on the UCCS website: “The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards. The Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree programs, and a selected number of master’s and doctoral degree programs.” Doesn’t that make you all warm and fuzzy inside? So many words. This doesn’t have to be that convoluted. A mission is supposed to explain why you exist, not what you are. We know what the university does. Explaining what we are does not constitute a mission. We know that UCCS has the different colleges, we know what type of degree programs are offered. What this mission falls painfully, obviously,

short of explaining is why UCCS is here. It can shortened to one word. Students. The mission should be about students. That’s it, that’s all. This school exists (or should exist, as sometimes folks need reminding) for the students that are here. Everything we do should be tailored to students and adjusted to fit their needs. But how can UCCS do so when the mission, one of the guiding documents of the university, doesn’t have a word about students? The mission of The Scribe is not to print words and pictures. We know that is what we do. Our mission, as taken from our staff handbook, explains why we are here: - strive to present the truth and report the news in as accurate, balanced and responsible manner as possible, while adhering to our code of ethics; - ensure that all students have access to freedom of expression, while maintaining a clear distinction between news reports and opinion, and - enhance the education of the university community by providing a forum for exchange of opinions and ideas That’s why we exist. That’s why we are the oldest student organization on campus. We have a clear understanding of not only what we are supposed to do, but why we are supposed to do it, something the mission statement of the university does not accomplish. Now, the vision of UCCS, also

taken directly from the university website. Not much better. “UCCS, a premier comprehensive undergraduate and specialized graduate research university, provides students with academically rigorous and life-enriching experiences in a vibrant university community. We advance knowledge, integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery, and broaden access to higher education for the benefit of southern Colorado, the state, nation and world.” Again, this doesn’t have to be so hard. Or near as lengthy. Where are we heading? That’s what the vision should explain, and this does a better job of that. But it’s still not where we need to be. Make it simplistic. Make it something people can identify with and apply to their daily adventures at UCCS. No one can identify with a paragraph explanation of something that can be said in one sentence, maximum. Make it a common goal that everyone, especially students at this university, can see themselves contributing to, be it five, 15 or 50 years down the road. The final thought: while these are guiding documents, and they need to be consistent to ensure solid planning, they are not the end all be all. With the rate this university is changing, there have to be constant adjustments in how we view ourselves and how we do things. Make them unique and applicable to UCCS, not general, uninspiring and wrong.

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Voting season is upon us, as evidenced by the recent gubernatorial debate at UCCS, campaign ads and those around campus urging students to register to vote. As an 18-yearold, this will be the first November I am able to vote. I am not apathetic about America’s political system, nor do I lack concern for the welfare of our nation. I am, simply put, uneducated. I don’t feel like I know enough about the issues and the candidates to vote confidently. Am I ready? I don’t know, but I’m not alone. “I don’t feel prepared [to vote] at all,” said Kristen Laroy, freshman communications major. A lot of 18-year-olds are like me. We are fresh out of high school and there is a lot on our plate with thinking about majors and career paths and learning how to be independent. For some of us, this may be the first time we are away from our families and living on our own. Although I am blessed with the ability to have a

say in my government, I tend to take my rights for granted. The fact that I am allowed to vote seems like a given. However, UCCS students recognize the importance of voting. “Many men and women have paid their lives for our right to vote and it would be selfish not to use this right,” said Maria Snyder, freshman nursing major. We should keep in mind that the voting age was not always 18. Prior to March 1971, the legal voting age was still 21-years-old, though young men could be drafted to fight at 18. But once the draft to fight in Vietnam swept 18-year-olds into the war, the cry of citizens became “old enough to fight, old enough to vote.” As a result, Congress passed the 26th Amendment, which lowered the legal voting age to 18. 50 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds voted in 1972, but by 1988, the young voter turnout had dropped to 36 percent. Today, the number continues to fall. According to a study done in 2008, fewer than half of the 18-year-old citizens in America are even registered to vote. Laroy voiced her opinion on the steadily declining percentage of young pollsters. “I think people aren’t aware of the elections and don’t know what they would be voting on. I assume people don’t want to work hard and figure all that out.” Junior Collene Larson had a similar opinion.

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When it comes to my body, the only person I consult with is myself. This voting season, you should too. Many people identify somewhere along a spectrum of pro-life to pro-choice, but I’m proabortion. This doesn’t mean I think everyone who gets pregnant should have an abortion. Rather, I think abortion should be safe, legal and accessible everywhere. Amendment 67 is no more than a personhood measure, meaning the goal is to deﬁne fertilized eggs as people. Anything that prevents this person from actually entering the world (including abortion and many forms of birth control) would then be considered murder. Early abortions are relatively safe procedures. They generally take about ﬁve to 20 minutes, and most require only local anesthesia. The risk of complications is small, but this is only true when the abortion is performed in a medical facility. If Amendment 67 passes, it will force women to obtain “back alley” procedures, where the risk of complications

greatly increases because these are generally unsterile environments. Criminalizing abortion will not actually prevent women from getting them; it will only restrict our ability to get them in sterile medical facilities. Babies are great, but they are not great at all points in the life course, and they are not great for all people. I would prefer for a woman to abort a fetus than to end up resenting her child and perhaps becoming abusive. Abortion should not be used as backup birth control, and according to a Guttmacher Institute fact sheet about induced abortions, about half of the women who get abortions had used some form of contraception - a form that obviously failed. Until we have comprehensive sex education in schools nationwide, we cannot expect the public to have a proper understanding of the various forms, uses and effectiveness of contraceptives either. I’m generally opposed to women aborting fetuses after discovering they will have disabilities, but I also understand that the associated medical costs of some disabilities are simply too much for women of lower social class. I’ve heard, “Why punish the baby for the father’s mistake?” to justify restricting victims of rape from getting abortions more times than I can count, but most people I meet agree women should be able

to get abortions in these circumstances. Whether you’re pro-choice, pro-life or somewhere in between, you’d probably agree that all children born into this world should go to loving families who want them, will cherish and care for them, and will be fully able to provide for their physical, emotional, intellectual and financial needs. But women are in unequal positions compared to men across the globe. We are more likely to be in poverty, more likely to be malnourished, less likely to be educated and paid less than men regardless of the amount of work we do or in what field. This makes for a difficult situation in which to raise children. According to the Guttmacher Institute report, “Beyond Apocalypse and Apology,” women’s ability to control our fertility has a direct impact on our ability to participate fully and equally in society. Globally, it allows women to become better educated and economically independent. It would be amazing if we could end abortion altogether, but criminalizing those who make this decision is the worst way to attempt that goal. Vote no on Amendment 67. Let’s find a better alternative to prevent women from ever needing abortions while ensuring more equality in the interim.

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It’s been a tale of two seasons for the men’s soccer team. At the beginning of the season the team struggled to claim a victory. But after a three game losing streak in late September, the Mountain Lions (7-7-1, 6-5 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) have won ﬁve of their last six games coming in to the contest against Regis on Oct. 24, to jump up the RMAC standings. “We got off to a slow start, and had some pretty tough road games,” said head coach Johnnie Keen. “We played most of the strong teams early, it was difﬁcult to get the positive results that we wanted.” But the team is optimistic moving toward the postseason. With their current form, the team is poised to make their way to the RMAC tournament as one of the top six teams in the conference. “It’s been a rough patch, we could’ve played better,” said junior Sebastian Hertzberg. “But now it seems like we’re picking up the pace and gaining momentum.” Keen indicated that the players have stepped up in the stressful situation of late season games. The only question

what we’re doing,” said senior James Roberts. “We’re not going to change anything.” Entering the game against Regis on Oct. 24, the team is in the midst of a three game winning streak, with wins against Metro State, Colorado Christian and Colorado School of Mines. Roberts was named RMAC offensive player of the week for Oct. 14-21, partly due to a three-goal weekend in those games against Metro State and Colorado Christian. Hertzberg knows how important the final games can be. “Naturally, we should do the best we can. We need to finish strong and stay focused in the dying moments of the season,” said Hertzberg. Keen wants to secure at least fourth place in the conference so UCCS could host a first round playoff game. “Historically, when we’ve hosted the first game, we’ve won it, and advanced to the final four,” said Keen. “We need to win at least two out of the next three games to lock in a fourth place seat.” After the game against Regis, UCCS COURTESY | SPORTS INFORMATION is in Denver to take on Colorado Senior James Roberts, left, kicks the ball down field against Colorado Christian on Oct.19. Christian Oct. 31 and returns home for the final game of the regular season that remains is what seed the Mountain “We’re playing better than we have against CSU-Pueblo. Kickoff for that Lions will attain in the tournament. all season, we just need to keep doing game is noon at Mountain Lion Stadium.

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In the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, what a team needs to do to keep their season alive is often brutally clear. So it is with the women’s soccer team, with the last four games of the season deciding their postseason fate as they sit on the edge of a playoff berth. On Oct. 19, the team (6-7, 5-5 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) fell to nationally ranked Metro State 4-3 at Mountain Lion Stadium. After coming back from a 3-1 deficit, Metro scored the winner with three minutes left in the game. “We had to fight to get back in the game,” said junior Hope Whitman. “I think it made us stronger and showed we are able to come back from such a deficit.” Head coach Nicole Ridenour said that game taught her about her team, but also her player management style. The loss to Metro came two days after a tough road win against Western State. Ridenour said she put in the same starting 11 for the Metro game as was in against Western State, and that the lack of rested legs hindered UCCS against Metro. “I put that more on myself, not putting the right people in,” she said. The Mountain Lions had to come back from an early deficit, as Metro scored two goals in just over the first 10 minutes.

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Freshman Lo Vyvlecka controls the ball against Metro State on Oct. 19.

“We kind of get our heads down when we get scored on ﬁrst,” said junior Megan Avery. Now, the team turns their focus to the remaining four games of the season. The

top six teams in the conference make the RMAC tournament. Entering play on Oct. 24, UCCS was sixth. Their ﬁnal four games are at ninth place Adams State on Oct. 24, at ﬁfth

place Fort Lewis Oct. 26, at fourth place new Mexico Highlands on Oct. 31 and at home against eighth place CSU-Pueblo Nov. 2. “These girls thrive under pressure,” said Ridenour. “It’s more of getting goals in early and knowing they have to do it.” Both Whitman and Avery highlighted the fact that they feel the team performs better away from home, which is good considering three of the last four are away from Mountain Lion Stadium. “I feel like we do better away,” said Whitman. “We don’t all have different routines.” “We stay more focused, we are there to play and are on the same page,” added Avery. The expectations for the stretch run are high. “We’re looking to come out with all four wins,” said Whitman. “We’re eager to play Fort Lewis, because we can beat them.” UCCS fell to Fort Lewis 2-0 at home on Oct. 10. Ridenour explained the mentality entering the ﬁnal stretch will be similar to what the Mountain Lions experienced against Western and Metro. “We had to beat Western on the road. We knew we had to win to have a chance, and we had to take more chances offensively,” she said. “It’ll be similar this weekend.” The last game of the regular season is at Mountain Lion Stadium on Nov. 2 against CSU-Pueblo. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m.

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In the 2012-13 season, the men’s basketball team ﬁnished with a 5-21 record. This season, the Mountain Lions are ranked 17th in all of Division II entering the season, according to the Division II Bulletin. “It just shows how much better we’ve gotten over the couple years and it’s exciting,” said junior Derrick White. “It’s an honor. It’s nice to know that people are looking at our team as a whole not just as individuals,” junior Alex Welsh said. White and Welsh helped lead the team to the ﬁnal of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Shootout and a berth in the national tournament last season. White was the top scorer in the south central region with 22.2 points per game and already holds several UCCS records. “I’m just thinking about the team,” said White. “A

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Alex Welsh, left, and Derrick White, right, were both named to the AllRMAC Preseason Team.

team’s success leads to individual accolades. If we keep winning, then the accolades will come.”

“A big thing for me is just doing what I can to contribute to win cause honestly if we win the game and I score one

point and one rebound I’m happy. I just want to play my hardest every night.” Both White and Welsh were named to the All-RMAC Preseason Team and White was awarded Preseason Player of the Year by the conference coaches. The Mountain Lions were picked to finish second in the conference, behind last season’s rival Metro State, who defeated UCCS in both the RMAC Shootout final and the first round of the NCAA tournament. White and Welsh know the rankings won’t last. “It’s nice to get the recognition,” said Welsh. “It’s an honor to be up there but you can’t take it to heart because throughout the year the rankings are going to move up and down. Everyone is hungry.” “It’s exciting to finally get recognized as a top team in the country but it’s just a start,” White said. “We want to move up higher in the rankings.” Head coach Jeff Culver is entering his third season and

doesn’t set too much stock in preseason rankings. “We don’t look a lot into it,” said Culver. “On one hand, it has nothing to do with our season goals. It signifies a sign of respect that we’ve earned from what we’ve done in the past. For that, we should be thankful and feel fortunate to receive them.” To Culver, repeating achievements from the 201314 season isn’t good enough. “We’re looking to stay hungry,” said Culver. “We’re happy with some things we did last year but we finished in second place and I don’t know too many people that play for second place. We’ve got that taste of some success and I hope that keeps us wanting more.” The first game of the season is Nov. 14 when UCCS will take on Arkansas-Fort Smith in Denver at 5 p.m. The first home game is Nov. 21 against Northern New Mexico at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallogly Events Center. Look for continuing men’s basketball coverage in The Scribe.

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Winning is normal for first-year women’s basketball head coach Shawn Nelson. In his eight seasons as head coach for Carroll College, he averaged over 25 wins per season, making him the youngest and fastest coach to reach over 100 wins in that program. Nelson sees some of Carroll in his new role at UCCS. “UCCS reminds me of the first school I coached at for many years,” he said. “Carroll College was a very high academic and high character institution.” The team and the new head coach have similar goals, according to Nelson. “I think everybody’s expectations are the same: to win the RMAC, to host the RMAC tournament

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and to get to the national tournament,” said Nelson. Last year, the team lost to Colorado Mesa in the first round of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Shootout 57-70. Nelson wants to implement a similar way of doing things at UCCS to what he had at Carroll. “Our motivation at Carroll was to get after it every day and play as hard as we could. We wanted to do all of the little things right consistently for 40 minutes,” he said. Between Carroll and UCCS, Nelson was the head coach of Central Washington. One of the major selling points for Nelson was the staff at UCCS. “The administration supports basketball here,” he said. “All the way down people like basketball and

it’s a perfect place for me to be at.” Nelson believes this year UCCS fans will bring another element to Gallogly Events Center. “I watched video tape of games here last year where it was packed,” said Nelson. “I think with the success the men’s team had last year and with our expectations, there are going to be nights in here where it’s hard to get a seat.” The first game for the team is Nov. 14 against Lubbock Christian in Golden, Colo. The Mountain Lions will be at home for the first time on Nov. 28 against Montana Tech. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. in the Gallogly Events Center. Look for continued coverage of the women’s basketball team in The Scribe throughout the season.

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