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Public Safety plans for shooting contingencies, releases annual crime report
New Degree
Communication will add a full online program 2
Soccer Ethics Panel of four to lead discussion on campus Oct. 8 3
CULTURE
GOCA ‘Points of Contact’ examines human connection 6
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Two UCCS police officers interact with people outside the University Center on campus.
Campus Food Highlighted destinations for finding food on campus 7
OPINION
Dislike Button Why it will make Facebook worse 9
SelfDiscovery College should be a time to find yourself 9
SPORTS
500 for 50K Basketball program begins to see impact 12
Volleyball
Team sees success in early part of season 12
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Public Safety issued their Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Oct. 1. The report complies with the federal Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose information regarding campus crime and security policies. The report released Oct. 1 covers data from 2012-14. The Clery act came about when Howard and Connie Clery’s daughter was murdered at Lehigh University. “There was no reporting before the death of their daughter, and so the Clery family got involved and lobbied the federal government,” said Brian McPike, executive director of Public Safety. McPike said the intent behind the report is to allow parents to look at the campus ahead of time and evaluate its safety. The report shows multiple statistics on crimes ranging from theft to drug and alcohol law violations. Theft is one of the highest crimes reported, and included reports from the UCCS police department and other law enforcement agencies. There were 56 reported cases of theft in 2014. McPike explained that much of the cases of theft are opportunity crimes. He said a student may set their laptop up in the library, leave to get coffee and come back to their laptop stolen. Alcohol law violation arrests
were down from 2012 and 2013, while disciplinary referrals were up. In 2014, 24 arrests were made, while 78 referrals took place. “I don’t have a steady reason for that, other than the fact that the kids, if they’re contacted, and they’re cooperative, that’s a big part of it, then they’re referred for disciplinary action,” said McPike. Another reason, he said, was that UCCS PD may not have come across the same number of people who required action beyond a referral. Drug law violations were up from 25, with a total of 41 reported cases. McPike said this may be due to more off-campus people visiting the university. If a non-student is on campus, and they are contacted for an illegal drug violation, they will receive a summons, which counts as an arrest. McPike said UCCS is having more non-UCCS affiliated people come on campus. “We’re becoming more of
a destination for more of the population. And they are getting off the busses, or finding their way up here, and if we have contact, then we give them a (trespassing) notice,” said McPike. McPike explained that what public safety does to keep the campus safe differs from other schools. “I think that when you look in the state of Colorado, we’re fortunate,” he said, explaining that other schools do not have a police force, instead they have trained security forces. McPike added that UCCS PD looks to have a presence that serves as a visual deterrent. In light of the Umpqua Community College shooting that occurred on Oct. 1 in Roseburg, Ore., McPike explained that they did not have a campus police force. “No armed guard on their campus,” he said. He added that one of the students at the college said it “seemed like forever” for
police to arrive. “Our response time is going to be much quicker for an incident than it would be for waiting for a local PD or sheriff’s office to show up. Because if that ever happens here, that’s going to be the response; it’s going to be ‘everybody comes,’” he said. McPike mentioned that local police forces, including UCCS PD, meet monthly. There is a training exercise in the works for next spring. It ensures that in the event of a campus shooting, all local forces know how to react. Lennix Caragao, freshman game design major, said there “doesn’t feel like anything bad to worry about.” He also said the presence of UCCS PD around campus is noticed. “They are there in case something does happen,” he said. Justin Tucker, sophomore biology major, agrees. “I think they’re pretty good actually,” he said “They’re on point.”
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New CU paid marketing campaign to aim at Colorado residents Rachel Librach rlibrach@uccs.edu
In a September newsletter, CU President Bruce Benson announced the start of a Colorado marketing campaign for this fall. Expansion and advancement has occurred between the universities of CU-Boulder, UCCS, CU-Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The campaign is design to increase awareness of the CU system in Colorado. To keep the public upto-date on accomplishments across the institutions, Benson took measures to provide additional marketing campaigns in the state of Colorado. “While each school has its own setup for marketing strategies, the focus with this campaign is to tie together all four campuses and raise awareness on that front,” Benson said. “We just really want to make sure that potential students, donors and legislators understand what we are doing, that
there is no grey area when it comes to the education and advancement of our students.” For the first time, CU is switching to paid marketing in media. “We have been doing what’s known as ‘earned marketing’ for some time; we marshal our advocates around the state, we tie together programs, but really we haven’t done on a system wide basis paid advertising in marketing,” said CU vice president for Communication, Ken McConnellogue. “The main reason for this change is that we are in a competition for the best students, the best faculty, the best staff, for donations, for research funding, all of those things,” McConnellogue said. Not many people know how crucial a role the CU institutions play in the state of Colorado’s business and economy, according to Benson and McConnellogue. “Just the other day, I thought we had about 30 or 40 programs in the state, but as it turn out, we have
over 280 programs and still counting.” Benson said. “We do $878 million in research, we’ve raised our fundraising from $205 million a year to $375 million.” “We turn out this highly educated work force that attracts businesses to come to Colorado or expand here in Colorado, and that’s what’s really important,” he said. Much of the budget for the campaign will be geared toward TV ads, digital banners, online videos, some print ads and billboards. The money to fund this marketing is from CU’s investments and will not be taken out of students’ tuition or donations. “We get this money for marketing from initiative funds which are interest on CU’s investments,” McConnellogue said. “No tuition money, no state money and no donor money is going towards this project.” Benson wants to maintain the focus of this campaign to be informative and encompassing what CU plans to do in the future.
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CU president Bruce Benson.
“We have a $3.55 billion budget, we are a huge economic force, 29,000 employees, 70,000 students across all campuses and from
all different backgrounds. What we care about now is what we are doing or are planning on putting out for the future,” he said.
UCCS to add full online communication degree Alexander Nedd anedd@uccs.edu
The communication department is looking to add their first complete online degree for students beginning next fall. With an online degree available, communication professors at UCCS believe they are offering an adaptive culture for students to learn in. Communication chair David Nelson is one of the professors working toward the online degree program. “It’s a general communication degree that will require six (communication) classes and six electives to make up the student track,” said Nelson. Carmen Stavrositu, an associate professor in communication, said she was brought on to the campus in 2007 and is excited about the new offer for students. “The communication department has worked toward offering an undergraduate online degree for some time now,” said Stavrositu. Brett Yager, a junior and digital film communication major, said a full online degree wouldn’t be as beneficial for students in regards to experience. “Our field is very hands on,” Yager said. “A lot of the education is going out and doing that. For a general communication degree it might be useful.”
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The department of communication is working to add a full online degree program by fall 2016.
But he also thinks online classes can be positive. “I think it’s great, I had an online class for geology and that was great because I didn’t have to go to a class and be bored out of my mind.” Nelson pointed out the program isn’t designed to attract students such as Yager. “In person classes will not go away,” Nelson said. “This is targeted to people such as the military who move around a lot and will now have the ability to take their classes with them.” “I just feel that there is that disconnect between students and teachers,” said Yager who is worried the degree would cut out
that needed interaction. While student input has been varied so far, Stavrositu believes the pros outweigh the cons. “From accommodating potential students in more rural parts of the state and those who are in the military or work fulltime, to even attracting students from out of state, the flexibility that these online degrees offer is undeniable.” Stavrositu explained how tedious a process it is to offer a complete degree to students from the comfort of their own home. “A sufficient number of our existing faculty need to have training in online teaching,” she
said. “Several of our courses need to be developed for online delivery.” The process doesn’t stop there. “Then come the more logistical aspects of the project that are less under our control,” Stavrositu said. “For us to be able to offer a full degree online, required general education courses that come from other departments on campus also need to also be offered online. We may also need to hire additional faculty to teach those courses.” Stavrositu also said other colleges within the campus are looking to offer online degrees. “There are several departments on campus that have either already
successfully developed fully online degrees online such as an MBA degree or are in the process of doing so, such as sociology.” Online classes are some of the most popular classes, according to Stavrositu. “These (courses) are among our most popular,” she said. “They always fill up very fast, and students seem to have received them really well.” Students taking the course can expect all assignments to be turned in over the internet, never in class. Stavrositu said online course assignments, exams and class discussions are administered online using the Blackboard learning management system.
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Students to get glimpse into soccer ethics with Oct. 8 panel Jonathan Toman jtoman@uccs.edu
In coordination with the Daniel’s Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS, the College of Business Sport Management Program will bring four panelists from the world of soccer to UCCS to discuss ethics on Oct. 8. The event will include a student workshop at the Upper Lodge from 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., a ceremony and meetand-greet on Alpine Field until around 2:15 and a networking and panel discussion at the Garden of the Gods Resort from 5:30-8 p.m. The four person panel will include U.S. Women’s World Cup head coach Jill Ellis, CEO of Everton soccer team Robert Elstone, Fox Sports soccer analyst Eric Wynalda and Colorado Rapids sporting director Padraig Smith. The student workshop and Alpine Field event are geared toward students, while the panel discussion is mainly for broader community members. Although the events are filling up fast, interested students can still visit either the UCCS sport management website or the Daniel’s Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS website to sign up. The timing of the event is partly due to the start of a Soccer Management track this fall and a corresponding relationship with the Colorado Rapids soccer team within the SMP. “It seemed like a great opportunity to combine the kickoff of this program with the Daniels Ethics Initiative and talk about soccer ethics, which is a hot topic in the media lately,” said director of the SMP, Eric Olson. Tracy Gonzalez-Padron, director of the Daniel’s Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS, said the preexisting interest in ethics in sports at UCCS (via the sport management and professional golf management programs) and in Colorado Springs was critical to bringing the event to UCCS. “We find that the topic of sports holds a strong interest for our student population and we also see that there is a need to address some of the ethical issues,” said Gonzalez-Padron. “It’s something that the
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Jill Ellis, head coach of the World Cup champion U.S. national team, will be one of four panelists at an ethics event on campus Oct. 8.
students can relate to and so it gives an opportunity to have a dialogue about ethics and ethical leadership in an organization or a business.” Students will serve as part of that dialogue, according to Gonzalez-Padron. Some students will serve as ambassadors and work with guests, while others will create a document based on the discussion that will look at how to prevent ethical issues in soccer at all levels. “We’re giving them the tools to have a great dialogue when the people come, so it’s not just you go and listen to them and then you leave,” she said. The student workshop will be interactive, as students will be encouraged to use their phone to answer polls about a situation that the panelists will also discuss. Olson sees the event as an opportunity for students in his program to gain a better feel for the real-world. “They get to start thinking about issues that they may not have encountered,” he said. “If you get involved with a sport, it’s not just about players and customers, there’s leagues and media and government agencies and legal issues that have to be addressed as well as ethical.” “It gives them a good exposure to things they may not pick up in the classroom and they certainly wouldn’t pick up
as a young intern,” Olson said. The addition of the soccer management track is supplemented to an existing relationship for the SMP with the Everton soccer team in England. One sport management student is sent to Everton each year. The partnership is in its fifth year. “When I grew up in the ‘50s and ‘60s, nobody played soccer,” Olson said. “Everybody
plays soccer now – a lot of them quit, but everybody tries it because you don’t have to be huge, a normal person can play. And so they grow up with it now and I just watch as the popularity keeps rising.” Gonzalez-Padron explained the high interest in the event could be due to the ethical issues facing soccer, specifically FIFA, the game’s governing body. The growth of soccer,
which Olson said is second in popularity to football with Americans ages 12-25, led to sport management’s approach to working with soccer teams as opposed to other schools who partner more with the NFL or MLB. “We don’t want to replicate that,” Olson said. “We don’t want to be the 201st program doing that, we want to build on something that’s unique.”
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News Fish and coffee: Dining and Food Services sees changes in sources as transition continues 4 | October 5, 2015
Evan Musick
emusick@uccs.edu
UCCS and Sodexo food services parted ways in May 2014. Now, UCCS Dining and Food Services takes their place and has changed the way the university is served. The transition was difficult, according to Russ Saunkeah, executive chef and associate director of Dining and Food Services. “Obviously it was a challenge, because Sodexo had a lot of corporate programs,” said Saunkeah. “All of that went away, so we had to start from scratch. And there wasn’t a lot of time to do it. It was fast, it was really fast.” Saunkeah was Sodexo’s former catering manager and general manager for 13 years. He explained that a lot of help was received from CUBoulder to set up new systems and recipes. UCCS Dining and Food Services receives their food through Sysco, a foodservices product distributor. “Sysco is what they call a broad-line distributor. They carry everything from paper goods to meat products and everything in between,” said Saunkeah. Saunkeah emphasized that Colorado goods are ordered as often as possible, whether it be grown, packaged or processed. “We have some guidelines that are fairly stringent really, and our first priority, obviously, is to do the business with Colorado companies,” he said. Cheeses from Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy, ketchup from Elevation Ketchup, local beer and local coffee are a few examples. Mark Hayes, director of
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Cafe 65, located in University Center, offers cafeteria-style dining.
Dining and Food Services, explained the balance between choosing local products, organic products and generally healthier products. “We kind of prioritize. If we can find local, and it may not be organic. If it’s a farm, it might be handled organically, but they’re not certified organic, because it costs a lot of money to do that,” he said. Hayes explained that products can now differ between dining locations on campus. While ketchup in Clyde’s is provided by Elevation Ketchup, at Roaring Fork Simply Heinz is used, a high fructose free version of Heinz’s regular product. Decisions such as this are possible due to the new structure of Dining and Food
Services. “That’s one of the big differences, I think, from the sub-contractor model,” Saunkeah said. “We have much more control of the product mix that you have.” The coffee shops at UCCS are also set for changes, a new name being one of them. Although Hayes could not divulge the new name, it has received a copyright. The name was created by a committee of faculty and students and has a historical tie to the campus. UCCS receives their coffee from Elevation Coffee Traders, based out of Englewood, Colo. There are possible plans for the coffee shops to sell this coffee whole bean. A project that will take
place in the next two to three years is building a standalone coffee shop on campus where the basketball court is located next to Columbine Hall. Hayes also mentioned the possibility of Dining and Food Services roasting their own coffee. Dining and Food Services also works with the greenhouse at UCCS. Hayes explained that every Tuesday and Wednesday, the Food Next Door station, which is located in Café 65, is mostly stocked from the greenhouse. Meats and grains mostly from Colorado also fill the station. Hayes added that some of the grains are not available during certain times of the year, and have to be sourced elsewhere. In the winter months, when
the growing season changes, Hayes said they will partner with local farms to provide other products, resulting in a seasonal menu. The garden isn’t the only place Dining and Food Services will be receiving more food from. Sea to Table is a “sustainable seafood organization that works directly with fisherman in the U.S.,” Hayes said. “Essentially, the boat pulls in, they process the fish, box it, and ship it directly to campus overnight.” The accountability of Sea to Table allows the buyer to know what boat caught the fish and where it was caught. Hayes said the partnership with Sea to Table will start mid-October.
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Film club appeals to nerd culture, broader audience kguthri2@uccs.edu
There are several film clubs on campus, but Totally Classic Movies aims to set itself apart with an original selection of films. TCM is a free club that shows old and modern classic films every Tuesday in the University Center. According to Thomas Price, senior history major and TCM president, they also provide free popcorn, trivia and occasional special events. Established in 2012, TCM hopes to appeal to film fans, particularly audiences with an affiliation in the strange, unique and nerdy by having special events such as costume parties and movie trivia. In addition to showing films that fill the niche of
nerd culture like “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” TCM wants to reach broader audiences with its laid back approach to viewing and critiquing films. Price outlined how the trivia nights help set TCM apart. “Sometimes when we have special nights we will do prizes and we will do trivia associated with the film we are showing or the genre of the film.” Every month TCM chooses a theme. This month, it’s “The strange and unusual.” Kelly Carmody, senior and vice president of the film club, compared TCM with traditional film clubs. “We are kind of different in the sense that it is more casual,” Carmody said.
economics double-major, just transferred here and has never been to a homecoming outside of high school. “I think I went to the homecoming game at CSU,” she said, adding that she might attend homecoming this year. “UCCS has homecoming because it is a way to bring the campus, campus partners, alumni, all together to truly celebrate what it a. means to be a Mountain Lion and b. the mountain lion pride and the pride surrounding UCCS,” said Stephen Cucchiara, assistant director of Student Life and Leadership. Cucchiara said homecoming would be especially large this year due to UCCS’ 50th anniversary. Homecoming used to be called “Back to the Bluffs,”
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“We may or may not discuss different pieces of the film afterward, but it is more laid back. It feels kind of like a Friday night group of friends kind of picking out a movie and watching it.” She added how TCM aims to allow club members more input on the selection of films. “Oftentimes what we will do is ask our different club members or different people that we come across
‘hey, we were thinking of doing this movie this week, is that something you would be interested in coming to see?’” Carmody said. “So we certainly like to get other people’s input in terms of what we show.” TCM focuses on films that appeal highly to nerd and broad culture over audiences who are invested in film studies. “The reason we pick films that appeal to the nerd culture is that they are the kinds of films that will bring people in,” Price said. “While we like to introduce people to very special classic films ranging from ‘Gone with the Wind’ and ‘Casablanca,’ a lot of people usually in the nerd culture don’t seem at all interested in those kind of films. That is why we pick films that appeal more to the
nerd culture and people of our generation,” he said. In the past, these movies have included everything from Disney’s “Hercules” to “Animal House.” TCM also looks to work with other clubs and groups on campus to create crosspromotional events. “We love partnering with other organizations,” Price said. “In the past we have partnered with different clubs such as an environmental group on campus and showed ‘Ferngully: The Last Rainforest,’ which actually brought us a really nice attendance.” TCM meets every Tuesday night for film screenings. Interested students can find more information on the club’s Mountain Lion Connect page.
and focused more on alumni than students. In the past, events have lasted from a day to a week. Now, it’s a threeday weekend of events. Last year, over 1,000 students attended the homecoming formal and over 600 students attended the bonfire, the largest attendance UCCS has ever had. “We don’t have homecoming parades, mainly because we don’t have the physical structure at UCCS to have an actual parade,” Cucchiara said. Instead, UCCS has a student-led march down to the stadium for the soccer games and a pep rally where athletes run through paper banners. “We have pretty much UCCS’ version of homecoming. We really do have our own unique brand,”
Cucchiara said. Homecoming starts Oct. 8 with the opening of UCCS’ 1988 time capsule by Café 65 at 4 p.m. Then comes the Spirit Rally, held in combination with athletics on El Pomar Plaza at 7:30 p.m. The night ends with lighting the UCCS letters on the Spine. “We create a tunnel of lights along the Spine, leading up to the lit letters, so that way if you’re driving over here on Austin Bluffs Parkway, you can see the UCCS letters kind of like a Hollywood sign,” Cucchiara said. The March starts on Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. at Alpine Field. Women’s soccer plays at 5 p.m. and men’s soccer plays at 7:30 p.m. at Mountain Lion Stadium.
Following is the Homecoming Bonfire, which the chancellor lights. Cucchiara said the bonfire is his favorite part of Homecoming because “really just see students come together, make s’mores, hang out in a very informal way and stay warm on a cool night.” Homecoming Week concludes with Formal and Casino Night on Oct. 10 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Gallogly Events Center and Berger Hall. Tickets are $10 for individuals and $15 for couples. “It’s a time where they can dance the night away, have some fun and really celebrate the university,” Cucchiara said. All other events are free with student ID.
It feels kind of like a Friday night group of friends kind of picking out a movie and watching it.
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– Student Kelly Carmody
Homecoming hopes to unite Mountain Lions in school spirit
April Wefler
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Students looking for a night out or a break from studying for midterms might want to attend Homecoming Week, to be held Oct. 8-10. Jade Atkinson, junior prenursing major, said she has never gone to homecoming. “I really want to this year. I really, really do. We were just talking about that in one of my classes; they said it was really fun,” Atkinson said. She didn’t go last year because 2014 was her first year in Colorado and the thought of going to homecoming intimidated her. Now that she’s made more friends, Atkinson said she feels more comfortable going. Morgan McCadden, senior political science and
The Lowdown: Homecoming Week Events Oct. 8 Time Capsule Opening, By Café 65, 4 p.m. Spirit Rally, El Pomar Plaza, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 The March, Alpine Field, 3 p.m. Women’s and Men’s soccer games, Mountain Lion Stadium, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bonfire, Lot 572, 9 p.m.
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Oct 10 Formal and Casino Night, Gallogly Events Center and Berger Hall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Culture ‘Points of Contact’ exhibit portrays human interaction 6 | October 5, 2015
Rachel Librach
rlibrach@uccs.edu
With the increase in social media and electronic device usage, some people believe human interaction is in the past. But others see human connection, just occurring on a different level. Contemporary artist Jane Lackey illustrates human behavior in her exhibit “Points of Contact,” featured at GOCA 121 in downtown Colorado Springs through Oct. 24. “Lackey is really interested in our social behaviors and finds ways to visually document what she’s observing,” said Nicole Anthony, community cultivation director of the Galleries of Contemporary Art. “She noticed, through our cell phone data, that we are creatures of habit and end up going to the same places over and over.” Anthony added that Lackey likes to document
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Nicole Anthony, community cultivation director of GOCA stands in front of a piece featured in the show.
this data in a very graphical representation. “We create these really interesting patterns when you look at how we move and interact with one another.” The main materials Lackey incorporated in her art are handmade papers, tapes, threads and paints.
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Interstices 2 and 5 are part of the ‘Points of Contact’ exhibit.‘
“She uses these very simple materials to try and visually represent these really intricate and dynamic social interactions through physical space,” Anthony said. Some of the pieces in the exhibit have taken Lackey years to put together. Anthony said one piece titled “Trans Location: Call and Response” started in 2010. “Many people who came through the exhibit are often floored by the amount of detail and layering Lackey has put into her work.” She added that Lackey hand carved and stitched everything herself. “You can see how she meticulously pays attention to detail. Often times, audiences find her art work soothing and cathartic to study,” Anthony
said. Lackey has traveled around the world and showcased her art in several museums, including Loranger Art and Architecture Center in Detroit, The Wellcome Trust in London and I Space in Chicago. She is inspired by many cultures in her art, and was particularly attracted to the Japanese delicate and handcrafted paper and the meticulous detail put into their culture’s art, according to Anthony. In addition to documenting her own observations, Lackey set up two rooms within the exhibit for audience members to write down their own thoughts and form their own connections. “She is inviting you, the
viewer, to make your own mark and participate in the exhibition and interact in the work itself,” Anthony said. “She wants you to sit and think about the patterns and movement and create your own pattern to add to the wall and the exhibition.” The exhibit constantly changes and allows people to document their own experience. “She is inviting dialogue and opening it up to the fact that simply by coming to see her work, you have participated in an interaction and have formed a connection,” she said. To find out more about the artist, visit http://www. janelackey.com or to view the exhibit, go to the GOCA 121 exhibit in downtown Colorado Springs. The exhibit will be open for viewing until Oct. 24 and is open from noon until 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The Lowdown What: ‘Points of Contact’ Where: GOCA 121 (121 S. Tejon St.) When: Through Oct. 24 Wednesday-Saturday Noon to 5 p.m. How much: Free to students
Kraemer Family Library Storytelling Contest describes importance of family awefler@uccs.edu
In elementary school, when you’re asked to write about who inspires you, the answer is usually a parent or sibling. As you grow older and start to distance yourself from your parents that answer changes. Past adolescence, the answer can become your parents or grandparents again, as was shown in the stories of the Kraemer Family Library Storytelling Contest. The library held its third annual storytelling contest on Sept. 25 in Clyde’s as part of Intergeneration Month. Students, faculty, staff and the community were invited to write stories about family members that inspired them and read their stories aloud to possibly win a cash prize. Eight people participated and their inspiring stories resulted in a night of entertainment, laughter and tears. Elisa Orrill was first to present, regaling the audience with tales of coming out to her Asian mom, her mom’s reaction to her first
period and living with her mom in general. “I told her I had a 92 percent in gym class; she said that wasn’t good enough,” said Orrill, a freshman business major.
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‘Charles, never forget to smile because smiling can get you through the darkest days.’ – Words spoken to student Charles MacGregor by his grandfather, part of MacGregor’s first place story
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“My name’s Elisa. I’m a homosexual, fertile person who’s worn her mother’s thong,” she closed. Charles MacGregor, senior psychology major, won first place - $500. He told of the last conversation he had with his grandfather, an Alzheimer›s patient. MacGregor said he watched as his grandfather turned
into a different person and a “vegetable.” His grandfather came out of it the same day he died, and asked for a beer. Then, he told MacGregor something he said stuck with him, which he repeated at the storytelling contest. “‘Charles, never forget to smile because smiling can get you through the darkest days.’” MacGregor is an avid reader who loves telling stories. “I saw [the event] on Mountain Lion Connect and everyone’s told me that I am a great storyteller, so I decided why not, 500 bucks,” he said. Second place and $300 went to Maria O’Connell, academic advisor. O’Connell talked about three generations of strong females in her family. O’Connell, originally from Ecuador, said it wasn’t easy to learn a new language or get used to a new culture. But because of the women in her family, she managed to obtain a bachelor’s and a master’s in social work. “As I get older, I just know the importance of leaving [my story] behind for future
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Maria O’Connell performs at the storytelling contest.
generations. These women are a huge part of my life. I just thought this would be a really good place to pay them tribute,” she said. William Mecham took third place and $100 with his story about trying to corral a Brahman bull with his father and grandfather. They succeeded, but the bull died of a heart attack from being tased twice. “We fought hard, but ultimately we lost the battle. Life is gonna come at you...do you give up? No, you fight,” Mecham said. Other stories included surviving the Waldo Canyon fire
with a house intact and learning what really matters, a father who went off to war many times and is still living, experiencing the Aspen Slide and fishing with grandpa. Messages of the stories ranged from “Some things are replaceable. Your family isn’t one of them” and “you have to grab on to life” to “we fight for one another” and “don’t mess with mama bear.” “I think it’s just really important to get people’s stories through any way we can. I think it’s something we’re losing,” O’Connell said.
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Campus eateries offer variety in options, quality DeKeveion Glaspie Alexander Nedd dglaspie@uccs.edu anedd@uccs.edu
There is no worse feeling than being stuck in class while hungry. Obtaining a degree would be hard without being on campus, so here’s a look at where students can find the best places to eat at school. UCCS offers a variety of options to refuel during the day. Below are places you can go to order meals that won’t always break your budget.
Roaring Fork
Students living in Alpine Valley can cut their travels short by having their meals at Roaring Fork. The new cafeteria is spacious with open windows that give students a view of Pikes Peak. Roaring Fork features a dish rack that doesn’t have an awful smell. Popular food items served daily in this cafeteria are fresh pizza with various toppings and real ice cream. Although Roaring Fork is a decent eating facility so far, there are some downfalls. Instead of whole burgers like those served at the Lodge, there are sliders. Multiple trips have led some to believe that the sliders always come out burnt.
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Café 65
Café ’65 is not worth a visit, unless you need food in a hurry. One popular food item, chicken tenders and fries, were unusually distasteful. The fries were soggy and had an unappealing look, while the chicken tenders tasted like they were cooked in burnt oil. On the positive side, the staff did provide great service and offered to help choose other meals. One employee suggested the pizza. There was only a wait time of four minutes, perfect for people looking to get in and get out. If you want a meal to get you through your breaks between classes, stop by Café ’65. You could never go wrong with a salad or a slice of pizza. But if you want great food, look elsewhere.
The Lodge
For those students who live in Summit Village, The Lodge is a convenient place to grab a meal after long classes or working out. The Lodge is different since the change from Sodexo last year, but not by much. It’s the same food but with a less potent smell. A favorite food from The Lodge is the fries, which you can now purchase more quickly, thanks to less wait times than previous years, mostly due to the creation of Roaring Fork.
Clyde’s
The ultimate eatery on campus is housed on the first floor of University Center and features alcohol and a sports pub feel. What makes Clyde’s attractive is its ability to not stand out on campus, but fade back into the university and detach from the college vibe, giving the restaurant a separate identity. As with any food at UCCS, Clyde’s at times feels overpriced for what you are paying for, but still offers a decent meal without the need to travel. The fall menu has been updated with new additions including a Beer Board, which allows you to sample a number of selections for $4. Clyde’s appeals to a wide majority of students on campus with options that are gluten and dairy free, as well as vegan and vegetarian options. Personal favorites include the wings and Smoked Gouda Cheeseburger. Do yourself a favor and add the bacon for an additional 80 cents.
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Inside the dining area of the campus pub, Clyde’s.
‘Pocket Points’ app gives students discounts for staying off phone Taylor Garcia tgarcia@uccs.edu
A college kid’s favorite word is the f-word: “free.” This word is especially loved when used with another f-word: “food.” Now, there is an app that gets you both “free” and “food” and is clearly made for college students. Called Pocket Points, the free app is available on the app store and is also available for Android users. The app encourages time off your phone, as users gain “points” for time they are not on their phone while on campus. The points you earn can then be redeemed at local or online businesses for deals or discounts.
If you haven’t heard from other students about this app, I’m here to help you start earning points for free food. When you open the app, there is an empty present with a clock counting down below the present. At the top of your phone, a banner will pop up saying “Lock Phone.” You don’t have to lock your phone for the present to start to slowly fill up with the time counting down, but it is easier to pay attention. Plus, it is frustrating to watch how long it takes for the present to fill up. On average it takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the present to fill up and get a point. Certain days, like Two Point Tuesday, you can get two points within that time. On Tuesdays, the countdown
clock starts at nine minutes instead of the normal 20 or 30 minutes. An important feature of the app is that the more people in your class using it, the more points everyone gets. You automatically start with 15 points. On the rewards page there is a “Near By” banner that you can scroll through to see the different businesses close by. Local businesses include Domino’s, Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, Keva Juice, Il Vicino, Pita Pit, Dunkin Donuts, Puff the Magic Smoke Shop, Tan Your Hide, The Cupcake Doctor, Wild Wings ‘N Things, Shotz Lazer Tag and Old Chicago. There is also an online
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section of rewards that you can select from. The online rewards focus mainly on clothing discounts. Some of the most popular
rewards are the buy-one-getone-free from Keva Juice (25 points), BOGO large pizza from Domino’s (30 points), free medium two topping pizza from Domino’s (35 points), BOGO donuts from Dunkin Donuts (20 points), BOGO on any drink from Dunkin Donuts (10 points), BOGO 30 percent off anything in-store from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition (10 points) and a free pita from Pita Pit (35 points). When you decide to redeem a reward, all you have to do is click on the specific reward and the screen will ask you if you want to purchase now. You hit purchase, show it to the cashier and they will redeem it. That’s all it takes.
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October 5, 2015| 8
College survey illustrates need to remain vigilant on campus safety
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A report published Sept. 21 said nearly one in four college women have experienced unwanted sexual contact. The online survey, taken by 150,000 students, led to this statistic. An Associated Press article published the same day explained that “researchers said results could be biased slightly upwards because students who ignored the survey may have been less likely to report victimization.” The article went on to explain specific circumstances the survey identified. “Overall, 23 percent of undergraduate women at the participating universities said they had been physically forced - or threatened with force - into nonconsensual
sexual contact or incapacitated when it happened. That included activities ranging from sexual touching or kissing to penetration.” The number shouldn’t be that high. With a statistic like this, those of us who deal in words on a weekly basis almost run out of words to describe it. Incomprehensible. Unimaginable. Crazy. None of these accurately depict this insanity. The AP article explained why students often don’t report incidents. “The most common reason cited by students for not reporting an incident was that they didn’t consider it serious enough. Others said they were embarrassed or ashamed or ‘did not think anything would be done about it.’” UCCS released their Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Oct. 1.
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Davy Mellado In 2012, there was one reported case of sexual offense – fondling. In 2013, there were two reports of rape, one of which occurred in 2012, but was not reported until the next year. There were also two reports of sexual offense – fondling. In 2014, only one case of sexual offense – fondling was reported. Considering there are over 11,000 students on campus, this ratio is not near 1:4. It is possible more cases went unreported. It is also possible that UCCS just doesn’t have many cases of unwanted sexual contact, which is amazing given the statistic of the rest of the nation. Either way, the campus needs to do everything in its power to make sure students are safe and comfortable at UCCS.
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October 5, 2015 | 9
Why Facebook shouldn’t embrace the ‘dislike’ button
Alexander Nedd anedd@uccs.edu
A Facebook “like” is an art that connects friends no matter where they are. Though sometimes an obsession, there is a moment of happiness we all share when that notification appears on our iPhone screens. Bob, Sue, and 18 others disliked your status.
Did it get cold in here, or is it just me? Despite not knowing the context of the above sentence, the gratification that came with “likes” is no longer there. And for Facebook, this will be a problem. Facebook has changed a number of features since its inception more than ten years ago. The timeline and cover photo options have been some of the most welcome added features. Last month, Mark Zuckerberg announced the company was in the process of adding a “dislike” button, a feature asked for when Facebook introduced the like button.
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from users. Intrigued, I posted on my professional Facebook page, asking what my followers think of the move by the company. The answers varied greatly. “I’m going to use that baby on everything. My fave gets voted off DWTS? Dislike! You get dumped? Dislike? The Huns invade China, AGAIN?! DISLIKE! I am so ready for this!” said one. “It’s too ambiguous. Maybe a sympathy button?” said another. “I’m a fan of the change actually there are a lot of political posts I can’t wait to dislike
bahahahaha.” I believe a dislike feature on Facebook will have many unintended consequences and will be abused in the worst way. Life isn’t all fun and games. Sometimes sad updates are needed to keep your close friends and family in the loop; a break up, losing your job, etc. I agree that a button to address these life circumstances is needed and I understand that “liking” the post of a negative life event seems wrong. But mark my words, a dislike feature, if allowed in the same parameters as the like button, will cause needless drama and
negativity I don’t want to see on my timeline. Mary disliked your status about cooking bacon because she’s a vegetarian. 10 people disliked your engagement photo with your boyfriend because they don’t agree with same-sex marriage. 15 people disliked the comment you shared because it expressed your opinion on a touchy subject. If Facebook adds a dislike button, everything we love about the network will be overshadowed by hurt feelings. There is already a way to show your displeasure with a social media post, simply say
it. If you truly want to show sympathy for a post, comment on it. Don’t like it. Share your condolences with your words. Words can go a lot further than a simple press of a button. Besides, if you can’t find the time to actually say something from your heart, are you really that sorry in the first place? Seems like the easy way out if you just click. There is no word on how Facebook will regulate the “dislike” button, context is desperately needed to accurately judge how others could misuse the feature. But people will misuse it.
I don’t belong in my generation, and I’m OK with that
Jonathan Toman jtoman@uccs.edu
I have taken two selfies in my life. One was at the Gettysburg battle site, the other in front of the U.S. Capitol building. Both were taken to prove I was there and only because no one else was around to take my photo. In some ways, I don’t belong in this generation.
Strangely, I’m OK with that. And while I do find myself succumbing to social pressure, I am still fine with being on the other side of the divide. I’m OK with being a little old school. Ours is a generation of bragging and selfpromotion. When we aren’t posting about the “perfect” version of our lives on every form of social media, we are checking out everyone else’s social media to see if we are keeping pace. We are in a constant mode of self-marketing, whether it is to potential employers, schools or just our friends. We have perfected the art of the not-so-humble brag. In contrast, I hate
talking about myself (I do catch the irony here). I already know everything that’s happening in my life, no need to hash that out again. What I don’t know is what’s going on in your life. Our generation is tied to their phone. For many of us, the last thing we do before we sleep is the first thing we do when we wake up, we check our smartphones. I’m not immune to this. I check Twitter to see the news or find a good chuckle to take my mind off the rigors of the day. But I am also perfectly capable of functioning without my phone. My phone broke earlier this year – the kind of broken
when it won’t turn on and is better as a paperweight. And I was fine. Surprisingly, I made it through this tough time. I borrowed phones and used land lines, in no rush to get a new phone. I was free, blissfully unattached to something we spend more time looking at and relating to than we do other people. We are great at interacting through a medium – whether it be texting or a form of social media. But we suck at faceto-face encounters. When I meet people, I shake their hand. I look them in the eye and say “how are you?” But as a general rule, our generation is
awkward in person, even when we meet folks our age. It could be a hug – no, wait, I don’t know them that well. It might be a high-five, but that’s too impersonal. Often, we end up with something in between, and then we stand there, out of things to say in person because we’ve used up all our words on social media. Ours is a generation that has the attention span of a goldfish. Again, I’m not immune; I hate it when technology doesn’t do what it is supposed to. But I seem to have a surprising amount of patience compared to my peers. We are a “now”
generation, and if it doesn’t happen instantly, we give up or move on. But the best part of what you’re doing could be the process. The most rewarding thing might be the time spent in reaching whatever goal you have. All of this makes me different, something that still elicits the occasional snide remark. I’ve been called Benjamin Button and an old soul. But that’s OK. Perhaps we have people that bleed across generational lines because we need them to help us relate to one another. Perhaps we need them to recall the good we have accomplished, and the good still yet to come.
Do what’s best for you; College a time for self-discovery
Rachel Librach rlibrach@uccs.edu
In high school, my peers wanted to hear how I was going to star on a tennis team, have dorm parties and maybe even join a sorority. But what really excited me the most about college was getting away from my
dull high school routine and discovering my independence. In college, you test your limits, find your strengths and expand your knowledge. I believe the connections you form here will last a lifetime. But independence, while nice, is not the most impactful aspect of college. From the classes you take to the clubs you join, college brings out your true self. It is the process of defining who you are. It’s a vulnerable position to be in when you trust people enough to open up to them and express your ideas.
People can sometimes shut you out or disregard your opinions, labeling you as weird or awkward. But I learned that people will celebrate you for your differences and are more open to your ideas once you feel confident enough to let your walls down. It was easy to be introverted in high school since there weren’t people pushing me to be actively involved outside the classroom. The focus was studying and getting good grades. In college, while academics are still a priority, I have also joined groups who
honor and respect each other and consistently challenge one another to find new ways each week to get involved in the community. I have discovered that I am more of a people person than I ever thought. College teaches us that it’s OK to feel different because that is what makes us unique. We shouldn’t be ashamed of who we are. Instead, we should celebrate the differences that define us. This is the time to explore new boundaries and test your limits. So don’t be afraid to take a stance on an issue, change your hair color,
buy that outfit or ask a question. Life is too short to not put yourself out there, feel vulnerable or be laughed at. This is how we grow. This is how we discover the strength that we never thought we had to carry on. Too often in life, we prevent ourselves from trying something new because it is outside our comfort zone. Maybe it will be an experience that makes us feel a little awkward, or maybe it will be something we will learn and profit from. No one knows what the future holds, but don’t let yourself become just
another brick in the wall. Put yourself out there, explore, fall, get back up and do it all again. Understand it’s OK to make mistakes because they are inevitable. Be reassured in the knowledge that you are in the same boat as everyone else. People are testing the waters and seeing where their choices will land them. You are only limited by the fears and apprehensions that you let rule your mind. So, starting today, let the best thing about college be that you discovered something new about yourself.
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Sports
October 5, 2015 | 11
UCCS is the underdog no more as athletics hit their stride
Jonathan Toman jtoman@uccs.edu
For the entire history of the athletic program, UCCS have been the underdogs. Athletic director Steve Kirkham has mentioned that while he was a head coach at Colorado Mesa, UCCS was basically checked off as a win before the season even started. It may not have been shouted from the rooftops, but opponents could see an easy “W” when they saw UCCS on the schedule. In 2004-05, the UCCS men’s basketball team went 1-26. Success has been few and far between until recently. The same men’s basketball team, aged, weathered and improved by 10 years, won the RMAC championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament
last spring, a massive turnaround for a program that was 5-21 two seasons before. As with the campus, the historical landscape of UCCS athletics is changing. In the latest national rankings for their respective sports, four of the seven fall UCCS sports teams were ranked in the top 25 nationally. The men’s cross country (24th), women’s cross country (14th), women’s soccer (21st) and men’s golf (20th) teams are the standard-bearers for UCCS athletics this fall. But they are no longer the exception to the rule. Success is coming to the athletic program, and it is starting to come in waves. That means the big bad kid on the block athletically is now UCCS. The university is so comfortable with the status of athletics that we have elected to add two completely new sports to the roster, growing the total of athletic teams at UCCS to 14. With the type of quality programs that already exist, and the backing they have from campus leadership, I have no problem in thinking these new programs will be almost immediately successful. UCCS can now attract a high standard of coach and student athlete, something that may have been less possible just 10 years ago. When those athletes step out onto
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Clyde helps to pump up the crowd at a basketball game.
whatever playing surface they call home, they are now the top dog, or at least awfully close to being so. Both the student athletes and student body are beginning to expect success; it’s no longer the exception to be exceptional. The situation is almost reversed from when Kirkham was at Colorado Mesa – perhaps other teams in the RMAC acknowledge that, if not at least a close game, when they visit UCCS it will likely result in an “L” in
their schedule. It’ll take some getting used to, for both the players and the coaches. Like the dog Doug in “Up,” understanding that you are now the alpha will take time. It’ll take a change in thinking. It’ll take a change in the culture of the athletic program as the mental preparation switches from scrappy underdog to overwhelming favorite. Winning is a habit, and once our teams understand that, watch out.
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October 5, 2015 | 12
Volleyball takes down Metro State for first time since 2007 Taylor Garcia
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If you’ve ever hiked a 14er, you know it’s not easy, even if you are in shape. It takes will power to push yourself past your limits. But once you reach the top, all that is forgotten in the beauty of the view and the glow of the accomplishment. The UCCS volleyball team climbed a 14er on Sept. 22 when they beat Metro State 3-1 in Denver after falling in
The team’s record is 9-5 overall and 4-1 in conference entering play on Oct. 2, good for second in the RMAC. “Our goal during preseason was to end the season fourth in conference and we keep that in mind as we play,” said sophomore middle blocker Taylor Hamilton. The win against Metro was important for the Mountain Lions’ confidence. Two of the early season defeats for UCCS came after losing the first set.
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The volleyball team celebrates winning a point.
the first set. It was the first win against the Roadrunners since 2007, and the first time the Mountain Lions won on Metro’s court in team history.
“We are succeeding because of the work each team member puts in, on and off the court each day,” said head coach Chrissy Elder.
While the team may be young (one senior, outside hitter Kim Catlett) the underclassmen are pulling their weight. Hamilton had eight blocks and a team high 12 kills against Metro, while sophomore libero Natasha Habert posted 13 digs. Habert and Hamilton both look to Catlett for guidance, while junior Cassidy Bush adds another level of support to Hamilton, as both play middle blocker. “(Bush) works hard, she’s well rounded and it helps that she is my position,” Hamilton said. The win at Metro came three days after falling to Colorado Mesa in five sets at the Gallogly Events Center, a loss that both Habert and Hamilton said helped them against Metro. Rematches against both teams come later in the season, as UCCS travels to Mesa on Oct. 23 and Metro comes to the Gallogly Events Center in the last regular season game for the Mountain Lions on Nov. 14. “I am really proud of how hard our kids fight and how hard they work each day without question,” said Elder. “It’s cool because that’s what we want to be known for and they are proving it to everyone.” “We are a genuine team
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Natasha Habert is the libero for the volleyball team.
and genuine people. We want to share the excitement of winning with the school and student body,” said Habert. “We want to share the win.” The Mountain Lions are
next at home on Oct. 16 against Western New Mexico at 7 p.m. A match against New Mexico Highlands follows on Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. Both games are in the Gallogly Events Center.
Basketball program sees impact of completed 500 for 50K challenge Audrey Jensen ajensen4@uccs.edu
The UCCS men’s and women’s basketball teams gained funding for scholarships after a donor agreed to donate $50,000 if 500 people donated to basketball scholarships by May 8. Because the 500 for 50K challenge was completed a night before May 8, $14,430 (in addition to the $50,000 donation) was raised for athletic scholarships for the basketball teams. A total of 563 donations came in and ranged from $1 to $3,000, according to Beau Kelly, program manager for University Development. “Right now it will be used for when either coach (Jeff) Culver or coach (Shawn) Nelson wants to sign an athlete and they don’t have it in the budget,” Kelly said. The donations will be added to student fees that currently pay for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which will be used long-term. “It’s if we need funds we have them. It gives (coaches) a lot more freedom, knowing they can recruit who they want to get, that’s a right fit for the
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The men’s basketball team celebrates winning the RMAC championship.
program.” Senior associate athletic director Nathan Gibson said a lot of students supported the campaign along with faculty and community members. “A lot of the 563 gifts were folks that didn’t just support basketball but that wanted to help us raise money from an athletics perspective.” Gibson expressed that it was great timing because of the success of the basketball teams. “Basketball is our most visible sport, it’s a sport that takes the most funding to be successful,” Gibson said. “From our standpoint, we wanted to use this as an opportunity to find people
who support what we do and translate that across the board, specifically scholarships.” Gibson added that most UCCS athletes are on more academic scholarships than athletic scholarships. “It’s a misconception that all of your athletes are on full rides, it’s not Division I,” he said. “Our student athletes are great students first and foremost and to get more athletic aid and have that available to them is going to help.” Kelly said this money will give the coaches a chance to sign elite recruits and compete with smaller Division I schools. “If we’re up against a
Division I school, they have to give a full ride,” he said. “We have to have the scholarship support to continue to recruit those elite athletes.” Since UCCS is a Division II school, they are required to fund $250,000 in athletic scholarships every school year. Over the last ten years, UCCS athletics funding has reached almost $1,000,000. “This has allowed us to grow our sports programs and allows us to compete with other schools. From a national perspective, the amount of aid we give out is still not
extraordinary,” Gibson said. As far as who gets the partial athletic scholarships, the coaches make the main decision when they recruit student athletes. “At the end of the day, 100 percent of what we do for a campaign like this goes to scholarships – its helping men and women that plays sports get a degree from UCCS, that will always be our priority in fundraising,” Gibson said. “I think it will continue to develop a good basketball team, our program is in a good place now,” Kelly said.
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Members of the women’s basketball team support 500 for 50K.