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Summer remodel changes arrangement of library

NEWS

Biomedical Students are offered a new biomedical option for pre-med 2

ROTC Cadets participate in STAKES and the high ropes course 3

CULTURE

Bare feet Student looks to raise awareness by going barefoot 6

‘Maze Runner’ Movie doesn’t stand up to high expectations 7

OPINION

Parking

With new lots, why isn’t it any better? 9

Pumpkin spice Popular seasonal drink may be harming your health 9

SPORTS

Volleyball Team gets off to an uneven start 11

Club sports

Baseball wants to ﬁnd their way back to national tournament 11

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The non-quiet zone in the library is part of the summer remodel. The zone allows for group projects and study groups.

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Non-quiet zones in a library? Huh? This semester, the Kraemer Family Library opened a new student collaborative learning center where a sign invites students to have study groups, work together on class projects and even socialize. Teri Switzer, dean of the library, indicated the remodeling was inspired by last year’s survey produced in collaboration with a marketing class. “We plan to do a follow up survey later this academic year,” Switzer said in an email, “With the hope that we can stay on top of what our campus needs from their library.” She also indicated that the library is continuing to experience increased use. “Contrary to many libraries, traffic into the library as well as the number of materials either physically or electronically checked out and used has increased,” Switzer said. “From July 2013-June 2014, we had 763,000 people come into the library.” There was an increase of 25,000 visits from the year before. Students like sophomore pre-health major Shaelynn

Willford enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the nonquiet zone because she can socialize and talk freely without the hindrance of bookshelves and being shushed. An organic chemistry student, Willford visits the library before going to the science center. “Because I like to try everything by myself first, and then if I don’t understand it, then I go get help,” she said. Senior communication major with a digital film emphasis Samantha Wasmuth would rather have the open space than bookshelves that nobody utilizes, and thinks the non-quiet zone provides a contrast. “So I think it’s a good balance, because you have the quiet areas and then you have the study rooms, so I mean if you want to chit-chat or talk with someone, you can always do the study room” Wasmuth only uses the non-quiet zone, the computer area and the study rooms, and believes the spaces provide increased focus. “Last semester I did a lot of public relations and business classes, and so I normally study that. But lately I’ve been doing a lot of English and composition.” Additionally, the library relocated the children’s

literature section to the non-quiet zone, and added a kid-sized blue table in tandem with a regular table and chairs. Switzer explained this was in order to increase access for users from the Family Development Center and children of faculty. “The children’s and young adult books have been purchased to be used, and I don’t know about all people, but as a mother and grandmother, I know firsthand that young children, can be excited when picking out books to look and have read to them.” “Storing these in a quiet zone simply did not work.” The parent-child study room, intended for parents to complete classwork in a play space for their child, remains on the third floor. It has educational toys, a TV and a DVD player. Switzer indicated that the quiet zone on the third floor was added in the last three or four semesters, while the non-quiet zone was new for fall 2014. William Thornton, sophomore in preengineering, mainly studies on the third floor. Thornton was studying Calculus I in the quiet zone. He only uses the non-quiet zone when he needs to use a computer. “It helps to not have distractions when you’re

having to think through this stuff,” he said. Francisco Benitez, electrical engineering major who transferred from Pikes Peak Community College, works on senior level classes like Circuits and ENGR 4910: Power Systems 2. “Downstairs is too noisy, but that’s to be expected because of all the traffic that is constantly going through there. That’s why I prefer coming up here to the second level,” Benitez said. “I preferably even get a study room so that I can be noisy in there if I want to without bothering anybody else.” The library apse on the third floor attracts students like Aeones Deveyra, senior, mechanical engineering. “I usually come up here just because there’s some computers close by to here,” Deveyra explained. “I always feel like it’s better to study in a quiet area. I like the view.” Deveyra uses the nonquiet zone for group meetings. “I like it, it’s roomier. Sometimes when I’m not studying, and I’m just reading, I like the ambiance of hearing other people talking in the background,” he said. A new printer has also been placed on the third floor to assist the new computers installed there.

News

Lane Center spurs new biomedical option for pre-med Adam Farley afarley@uccs.edu

Medical school is ruthlessly competitive, brutally demanding and highly prestigious. Last year there were approximately 10,000 applicants to the CU medical school in Denver. 184 of them were accepted. The odds of a 21-year-old college graduate immediately being accepted into medical school, however brilliant or hardworking they may be, are very close to zero. In order to provide students with sufficient experience to stand out in the massive pool of applicants, in 2013 UCCS introduced the biomedical science option for pre-med students.

Starting in 2015, the Medical College Admission Test will expand and the social sciences will comprise about a quarter of the test. According to the 20142015 Biomedical science major sheet on the Student Success Center website, some humanities, social science, oral communication, cultural diversity and global awareness classes are required, and students can select from a list to fulfill these requirements. Wendy Haggren, senior instructor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, helped to design the pre-med option under the biochemistry degree plan, and the plan is tailored to what medical school admissions offices are

looking for. But a pre-health option is also available under the Chemistry B.A. pre-health degree plan and the Biology B.S. human option. Haggren explained that they created the program “scientifically.” Haggren and her colleagues attend seminars where medical school representatives tell her and advisors from all over the state exactly what they’re looking for. “You know you have to have good grades, you know you have to kick butt on the entrance exams. What else are they looking for?” she said. Haggren works with other departments to include the relevant classes that would

best serve students trying to get into medical school. However, the key factor for applicants is oldfashioned experience such as a certain amount of hospital volunteer hours, which accounts for the average age of accepted applicants at the CU medical school this year: 27. It also explains why the pre-med option in biochemistry is very labheavy. Jerry Phillips, attendant professor and director of the UCCS Science Center, is not involved with the program but speaks highly of it. “This is a fine program to provide a broad base for students interested in learning more about the underlying biology of human systems and human function,” he said.

“With care on the part of the student, [it] can be used to meet pre-med options.” Phillips indicated the degree fulfills minimum requirements but not necessarily the preferred ones. He says medical schools “highly recommend” one year of biochemistry, as opposed to one semester, and that the medical school in Denver would prefer students take calculus-based physics rather than algebra-based physics. In a fiercely competitive field, professors warn that simply meeting the requirements doesn’t make you stand out. To be one of 184 selected from 10,000, standing out might need to be considered a minimum requirement.

Health center combats flu season, looks to increase fall wellness Nick Beadleston nbeadles@uccs.edu

Students looking to battle the seasonal bug now have another weapon in their arsenal. The Student Health Center is offering walk-in, $20 flu shots, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m during the fall semester. Stephanie Hanenberg, executive director of the center, cited cost and convenience as reasons why students should receive their vaccinations at the center. She

said students would pay less than if they went to an outside clinic, and will also save time since they are already on campus. “If they have any problems, they can come right back and be seen immediately,” said Hanenberg, though she indicated she has not experienced a student having a bad reaction to the inoculation in the past. The shots are part of an overall university fall wellness campaign, according

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to Hanenberg. Her center has worked to promote preventative student health through emails and other advertisements, including 75 posters throughout housing. Additionally, the health center is working to ensure all the hand sanitizer stations around the campus are filled. Hanenberg urged students to avoid unnecessary close contact and maintain good personal hygiene. The spread of the flu often occurs before symptoms are

recognized. El Paso County Public Health explained in a statement that “it is possible to spread flu 24 hours before symptoms occur.” They also indicated that “it takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop an immune response.” The agency also reported that last year the county was responsible for more than 10 percent of the state’s recorded influenza cases. The university’s

preventative program is also aimed at decreasing the number of students who end up needing to be seen for health reasons. Twice as many students have been to the center this past month than in August 2013, said Hanenberg, though she said this was for numerous reasons, including the reduced cost of visits. The Student Health Center is located in the Public Safety building at the east end of the Parking Garage.

Students, staff strut on the bookstore runway

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ROTC cadets drill during STAKES, training strategy changing

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UCCS ROTC cadets were trained in the STAKES assault course at Four Diamonds.

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As the sun crested the bluffs behind UCCS, new ROTC cadets were already furiously in motion, vaulting over logs and crawling beneath barbed wire, all under the watchful eye of their senior leaders. Recently, more than 75 cadets took part in this year’s STAKES training. The event involved several stages including orienteering, a rope bridge, a barbed wire low crawl and a battle buddy assault course. The day’s training took place on the broken terrain north of the Four Diamond Sports Complex. The assault course required teams of two cadets to advance under paintball fire from mock insurgents. The exercise was designed to enhance communication between cadets

as they covered one another while moving forward. The orientation portion of the event, in addition to teaching land navigation, was also designed to improve cohesion between squads of cadets. They were required to find as many points as possible within a given time. For the first year cadets, this event was an introduction into military life and culture. “It’s a challenge, but I like a challenge,” said first year Cadet Esai Hernandez. “I’ll stick through it, I won’t quit.” Another first year cadet, Jesse Sprague, said the day was about learning essential discipline and getting in better shape. He spoke about the Army’s Warrior Spirit, a guiding set of ethos taught to the cadets. “It tells you how to live your life out of the Army,” said Sprague.

He indicated he plans to stick with ROTC, but is not yet sure if he wants to eventually commission as an officer. Second year cadets were tasked with learning a different set of skills for the day. Many got their first tastes of military leadership, as they began to fill low-level command roles. “I love being a leader,” said second year Cadet Mackenzie Korbus. Korbus, who also plays soccer, said she enjoys taking the leadership she has learned in sports and applying it to directing the cadets under her. “That’s the best way to learn how to be a leader, to be thrown into it,” said second year Cadet Kayla Lemons. Lemons is a member of the CSU-Pueblo ROTC unit, which periodically trains with the UCCS program. While first and second year

cadets were having fun and breaking a little sweat, upperclass cadets were receiving pivotal, career building training behind the scenes. They were responsible for the day’s planning and execution, as well as reporting to the unit’s cadre, made up of active duty Army officers and enlisted personnel. “The emphasis now is the seniors,” said Lt. Col. Mark Thompson, who heads the university’s ROTC program. “It’s about making sure they continue their training and develop to be officers.” He indicated the Army’s ROTC program is moving away from recruiting large numbers and focusing on producing fewer, more well-rounded officers. Thompson said now the goal is to “really focus them on the Army doctrine of mission

command.” He described this as being able to complete tasks and missions while receiving less detailed instructions from senior leadership. This new training strategy differs from past years, when the focus of UCCS ROTC has been on preparing younger cadets for attending the Fort Knox Leadership and Development and Assessment Course, between their junior and senior years. The emphasis for the training shift toward creating more adaptive leaders has come from the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. “It’s modernized how we train cadets,” Thompson said. “What we’re trying to do now is train these officers on changing circumstances.” “We don’t know what these guys are going to be doing in 10 years.”

ROTC students tackle ropes course at Air Force Academy Brandon Applehans bappleha@uccs.edu

Students and staff smiled, laughed and danced their way down the runway during the fashion show at the bookstore on Sept. 19.

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Lights. Camera. Fashion. Students and staff showcased UCCS apparel in the bookstore fashion show last Friday afternoon. “It’s just kind of good will for the campus,” Angela Kozlowki, bookstore merchandise manager, said. “I think it’s a lot of fun and a good marketing experience, and showing people the product on the body versus just hanging

on the hanger looks so much better.” Crews acquired a runway, complete with a backdrop curtain and stage lights. Delaney Steele, junior communication major, works in the bookstore texts department but handled dressing the models for the event. “We’re putting together a couple looks that we’re really, really fond of, new items that have come in that we all really think are cute,” Steele said. The event commenced with

Clyde, as he ran, walked and wiggled on the stage. The crowd rooted and cheered as his tail swung to the beat of LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It.” Alyzza Luna, senior biology major and bookstore employee, was a model for the show. “I’m pretty excited,” she said before going on the stage. Chris Beiswanger, director of student recruitment, and Tamara Moore, executive director of auxiliary services, hosted the show and provided witty descriptions of clothing.

“In addition to its moisture [absorbing] capabilities which we have already identified as good for sweating, it has a drop tail head for added back coverage. I don’t know exactly what that means but it sounds important if you’re a lady,” Beiswanger said about a sweater worn by student and bookstore employee Erin Jones. The event attracted a handful of students, many of whom didn’t even know the fashion show was happening. John Duncan, strength and

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conditioning major, did not previously know of the event but stayed because he knew some of the models. Danielle Gillman, a freshman theater major with a dance minor, viewed the spectacle positively. “I think it’s really silly,” she said. “In a good way.” The show also featured two-year-old Caroline who was brought by her nanny and senior elementary education major Kylie Cornella. Cornella walked with Caroline down the runway to complete a trio of styles.

Cadets going through the ropes course got a taste of what it’s like to trust equipment and comrades. The course at the Air Force Academy presented UCCS ROTC cadets with three separate obstacles on Sept. 17. A triangular prism obstacle, 50-foot climbing wall and a circular ropes challenge tested the students. While only underclassmen compete in the ropes course, the juniors and seniors play a large motivational role in the event. “We’re never going to let someone quit,” said MS4 Jacob Camacho. “No matter what the circumstances are we will get them there.” Master Sergeant John Grijalva specializes in getting cadets ready for battle and through the training

obstacles. “The hardest part is getting them out of their comfort zones,” said Grijalva. “We’re focused on challenging them personally and dealing with team building.” The training intends to build bonds that will benefit ROTC students for years to come. “It’s a good program that leads to a good career. Now that I’m in it, I see that there’s a lot of good camaraderie,” said MS2 Cheyenne Frey. ROTC is an opportunity for students who are enrolled in college to have a chance to join the Army. In order to succeed, cadets must learn how to train, complete college schoolwork and finish separate homework specifically for ROTC. Physical training for ROTC consists of morning runs, fitness courses and mental challenges. “You have to be able to wake up early,” said Frey. “It’s a lot of

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UCCS ROTC cadets challenge themselves on the high ropes course at the Air Force Academy.

work and it’s physically draining. It has to be something you want.” “When I look at my week’s schedule I’m amazed,” MS2 Sean Murphy said. “We have PT three days a week and it accounts

for so much of my time.” Seeing cadets performing at their highest potential is the goal of ROTC. “The most rewarding part about my job is actually when

they fail and are frustrated and being able to talk through some of those things,” said Grijalva. “You expect these cadets to succeed. It’s when they fail is when the real learning begins.”

Culture

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Ludlow, 1914, an unrefined, original reproduction Nicke Beadleston nbeadles@uccs.edu

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Lit by a single lamp, a man dressed in coal and sweat-stained turn of the century workwear informed the audience “this is the story of ordinary people, already forgotten a mere 100 years later.” They play that followed, “Ludlow, 1914”, was unlike most productions playgoers have attended before. It provided a visually compelling, fragmented narrative of the death of miners and their families in Ludlow, Colo. at the hands of National Guardsmen. Rather than a strict adherence to recorded events, the play delivered a more artistic approach to recounting what came to be known as the Ludlow Massacre. Music, both of the era and of present day, along with background video screens and continually moving sets in the foreground challenged the audience to take in more than a simple stage performance. The play began with a recounting of the origins of coal in a land millions of years before man. As the backdrop rose from behind the main stage, it revealed a two-tiered set that symbolized the dominance of the upper class over the working poor. A lavish room filled with well-dressed, high society fat cats, sat atop a cramped, ill-lit mine. The actors slowly rose from their crumpled state, recalled to life to recount the tale of the massacre and the events leading up to it. The story continued, revealing how eager immigrants and impoverished denizens were only too quick to sign up for sure work. As time

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‘Ludlow, 1914’ takes a look at the Ludlow Massacre that occurred on April 20, 1914.

progressed however, they began to realize they had actually entered into an endless contract. Eventually, beset with debt and wary of abhorrent, joyless lives, the miners decided to strike. This decision led to even harsher repression by the mine’s controlling interests. While there are clear references to historical figures during the play, like soldier and civil engineer William Jackson Palmer, many of the characters were amalgamations of people from the period. The production also featured a troupe of children, who, in addition to playing bit roles, acted out the tale of the Earth monster, which was intertwined throughout the main story. The fable was a thinly

vailed statement on the nature of humanity’s insatiable consumption of natural resources. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the play was that it made no effort to hide the fact that it was a play. Actors moved in and out of scenes in plain view and called cues to one another. They also constantly moved set pieces, and did not disguise the sounds and signs of real exertion. This device, though appearing unorthodox to many audience members, worked exceedingly well to relay the laborious nature of working in mines, especially under often appalling conditions. While the production had lighter moments, the humor appeared misplaced. The clownish nature of some of

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the actors’ performances seemed to make light of the fact that children and men marched into the mines and were never seen again. There were several instances where actors broke the fourth wall and address the audience. These scenes, mostly comedic in nature, detracted from the story being told and appeared to stretch the audience past the point they were willing to follow. In a powerful finale, coal workers and their families were methodically gunned down as they fled in vain. Meanwhile a Rockefelleresque magnate threw fistfuls of bank notes down at the dying from atop his impenetrable tower. After the last miner was executed, despite many wounds accrued during

a valiant stand, and the portrayal of the massacre was complete, a lone figure took the stage to recount the final insult to the butchered. The actor who began the play read an actual Colorado Fuel & Iron Company shareholders report that was drafted shortly after the carnage. The narrative retold by the corporation to its investors is simultaneously predictable in its revision of the massacre, and shocking in its flagrant disregard for the truth of the events. The production concluded directly after, absent the expected curtain call. The directionless ending left audience members puzzled as to if they should applaud or simply stand and leave. The decision was a curious one, and the confusion felt by the audience may have undermined the intended gravitas of the previously read statement. Fully acknowledging the play is a work in progress, after the performance members of the cast entertained comments and suggestions from audience members, in an adjacent room. In addition to explaining the processes behind some of the show’s unusual elements, several of the cast members explained that changes were being made every night right up until curtain call. “Ludlow, 1914” was a performance unlike others and addressed the question of what it means to recreate historical events. Its unpolished style, unapologetic in being a performance rather than an exact reenactment, gave the production an oddly endearing quality. After several more iterations and a few more improvements, “Ludlow, 1914” will likely evolve into a highly stylized, provocative retelling of a black scar in the heart of Colorado’s history.

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Mexican Independence Day celebrated on campus

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The pinata bash was part of the Mexican Independence Day celebration on campus that was attended by students and staff.

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Over two hundred years ago Mexico revolted against Spain and gained its independence. Now, we celebrate their victory with UCCS’ own Mexican Independence Day festivities. Grito de Delores, or the Cry of Delores, is celebrated every Sept. 16 and commemorates the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. To honor this day, several events were organized by Latino Student Union president John Martinez. The first event was a piñata bash at the El Pomar Plaza where students lined up to take a swing at a multi-colored hanging burro stuffed with candy.

“It’s the one thing that kind of resonates with everybody,” Martinez said. “A lot of times people think of piñatas, or sombreros, or something like that. We want to use anything familiar like that to spark an idea in people’s minds.” The piñata bash attracted students to partake in the festivities, including senior mechanical engineering student Eric Poling. “I love it, I think it’s great,” Poling said. “I think in the past we’ve only been about one culture, so it’s very nice to see other cultures coming to the forefront, and I like to take part in it.” Former president of LSU and senior criminal justice major Michelle Esquivel is now a student advisor for the

union. “In the four years that I’ve been here, this is the first time that I have seen something like this,” Esquivel said. “It’s cool that they’re actually doing something for Hispanic Heritage Month.” The festivities continued Wednesday night as Hispanic author and lawyer Michael Nava spoke at the University Center to discuss his book “The City of Palaces.” A graduate of Colorado College, Nava was inspired to write novels about individuals whose voices are silenced by society. Nava made the decision to write about repressed characters when he was unable to find any books on homosexuality that treated it as something other than a

mental illness. The Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness and Community arranged the reading to promote awareness of alternate cultures and lifestyles to college students. Their goal is to promote student engagement in discussions about social identities, cultures, experiences and viewpoints. Nava’s book “The City of Palaces,” is a historical novel about the Mexican Revolution that incorporates his views on the historic event and what independence truly is. “Injustice is the wound from which I write,” Nava said. The celebration of Grito de Delores stems from the planned revolt of criollos, pure-blooded Spanish people born in the

Spanish colonies in Mexico, against the Spanish colonial government. The revolt was led by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. On September 16, 1810, Hildalgo and fellow revolutionaries Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama ordered the church bells of his congregation to be rung, and encouraged the gathered crowd to revolt against the colonial government. Four days after this call to arms the Siege of Guanajuato was fought and is recognized as the first major engagement of the war. After over a decade of war, Mexico was declared independent of Spain on Sept. 21, 1821 in the Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire.

Student raises awareness with bare feet, determination Ashley Thompson athomp13@uccs.edu

Shoes can make a statement about you. Especially if you aren’t wearing any at all. Tori Gruber, freshman criminal justice and psychology major, will be shoe-and-sockless for three months from now until early December to raise awareness for human trafficking and child sex slavery. “A lot of the men and women don’t have shoes,” she said. “The only shoes they have are those they wear to a client’s house.” Human sex trafficking is the third-largest illegal enterprise in the world, and the fastest-growing business of organized crime. It is prevalent not only in countries around the world but also in the United States. Gruber hopes to motivate people to talk about the issues. Her inspiration stems from the founder of Joy

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Tori Gruber makes a statement by walking barefoot for three months.

International, Jeff Brodsky. Joy International is a nonprofit organization that hopes

to rescue child sex slaves. Brodsky has been barefoot for four years.

“It upset me that I knew nothing about human trafficking,” Gruber said. She decided to do something the first time she heard Brodsky’s mission at her high school’s Diversity Day. Gruber attempted to start a Barefoot Day then, but school administration told her it was a fire-code safety issue. To ensure her plan would be a success in college, she made sure to get permission from UCCS authorities. “Asking the dean was merely out of respect. I also didn’t want to violate any codes,” Gruber said. “I signed waivers that allow me to go into Clyde’s and Café 65 barefoot.” Gruber’s plan to raise awareness for sex trafficking got the all-clear and she began preparation. Callouses built on her feet for two to three weeks. She researched ways to prevent the common injuries and illnesses that are possible when extensively walking

barefoot. “It has a lot of dangers to it, and I’m very nervous for the snow to come around, because frostbite is a serious thing,” she said. “[Another risk is] the equivalent to black mold on your feet, and the only way you can get it removed is through surgery.” Gruber is taking extra precautions to keep her feet warm. She said that going barefoot for 3 months is not something to be taken lightly and wants to stay safe and smart about it. She has already been approached by several curious students, and her call to action for those she informs is simple. “Donate money to a legitimate foundation, volunteer at shelters and spread the word,” Gruber said. She mentioned Joy International as a legitimate charity to give money to. “I’m not trying to get attention, I’m trying to raise awareness,” she said.

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Hollywood’s obsession to find the next big megamillion franchise has taken another swing with “The Maze Runner.” The film brings the novel written by James Dashner to life in a big way. But just because an idea sounds good on paper doesn’t mean it will translate and stand out on film. So it is with “The Maze Runner.” The film follows the lives of a young group of boys who are encompassed by that of a wild maze that prevents their exit into the beyond. The film begins with protagonist Thomas (Dylan O’Brian) heading to the surface of what will become his new home in a cage filled with survival supplies. Disoriented, Thomas is befriended by the boys and

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‘The Maze Runner’ premiered on Sept. 19.

shown around by leader Alby (Aml Ameen) who reveals the dire circumstances surrounding his new home, a maze stretched around the Glade. Thomas quickly shows curiosity that can either benefit the boys who want to get out, or place them directly in harms way. Despite the slow rise to action within the first 30 minutes, the film eventually sets the pace running. Rules are broken and conflict arises as Thomas begins to question his involvement within the maze. The maze itself is a spectacular model, providing intense moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The Grievers, spiderlike digital alien creatures, are perfectly disgusting and utterly terrifying. Heart pounding moments within the maze make the movie live up to its hype of becoming the next big thing. Yet the dialogue and actor interaction make the movie fall short. The ending, although dramatic and packed with a twist you won’t expect,

left a cliffhanger with more questions than answers. It left viewers wanting more, but not in a good way. As refreshing as the idea of “The Maze Runner” is and the magic brought to life by the special effects, the film seemed a little off in its effort to capture the viewers. Dialect clearly added to be humor did little more than elicit an occasional chuckle. It remains undetermined whether or not this movie will become the next big Hollywood series. The story told is a compelling one, and the elements of a great working cast are enough to keep those who didn’t read the book interested and those who have great imagery to compliment your thoughts. If “The Maze Runner” is set to contend with the best of the best, progress will need to be made before those walls close. If no one survives the maze at night like the film says, it might be better to watch the movie before then, giving you extra time to find something else fun to do as well.

University Village to add Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, others Kyle Guthrie kguthri2@uccs.edu

The University Village Colorado shopping center will be unveiling four businesses in the near future. The shopping center boasts a wide variety of stores and eateries including the membership-only warehouse club store Costco and restaurants such as Over Easy and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Kevin Kratt is responsible for the development and construction of the new stores. “I love all of them,” Kratt said. “They’re all needed and unique for the area and they’re going to be the only ones in Colorado Springs. It’s exciting for us to continue to add these unique services that are coming into Colorado Springs for the very first time.” Among the new stores to be opened is California-based specialty grocery store Trader Joe’s, which specializes in gourmet and organic foods. The supermarket chain has seen nearly unparalleled growth across the United States, and quintupled its store numbers nationwide between 1990 and 2001. The opening for the Colorado Springs Trader Joe’s was originally projected to be early 2015, but an efficient construction schedule and permit application process

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Starbucks and Rocket Fizz are two of the business that will be coming to the University Village Colorado.

allowed the store to open its doors several months earlier than anticipated with an opening now set for Oct. 10. Senior Helena Gill looks forward to the opening. “I’m definitely most excited for Trader Joe’s,” Gill said. “It will give us some great diversity to the shopping experience we have here when it comes to grocery stores. It will be interesting to see how well it does out here.” “I’ve never personally been there, but I’ve heard Trader Joe’s is a really cool place,” Bryan Hummel, graduate sociology student,

said. Another store that will soon be featured in the UVC is the nostalgia-inspired candy store Rocket Fizz, which specializes in an array of rare candies and its own massive line of unique soft drinks. Also based out of California, the Colorado Springs store will be the 48th to open nationwide. It is scheduled to open in November. The Cowboy Star restaurant and butcher shop will also be joining the shopping center. Based out of San Diego, the steakhouse

has won multiple awards including the California Restaurant Association’s “Best Steakhouse Fine Dining” award in 2012 and was named “Best Steakhouse in San Diego” by the Zagat Rating Association. This will be the second location in the United States and is set to open in December. Additionally, Starbucks plans on opening its newest store in the UVC. Starbucks, which is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, has 48 stores located in Colorado Springs

alone, but the new store will geographically be the nearest to the university and will open on Sept. 26. As students become aware of the opening of these stores, plans to add more stores are under development. Kratt mentioned developments so new that they have not yet been formally announced. “We also signed a lease with Christy Sports,” Kratt said. “And we’re excited to announce that they’re relocating their store that they have on Central Academy. We’ll be starting construction in November.”

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College students have many mountains to climb: academically, financially and socially. Nearly all the staff of The Scribe have a second job. It’s the nature of the beast; we are college students that require money, and lots of it. And if we don’t have it, we adjust. College students learn the art of doing things on a budget: investing in lots of ramen noodles, getting a water cup when you go out to eat (and then perhaps getting soda anyway), finding coupons everywhere and not buying books from the bookstore are just a few tactics. So, we become extremely flustered when we look at our bill for college. The beef is this: why on Earth does it become more expensive for students to attend college when we become

upperclassmen? As a reward for our hard work through our first two years, we are shown that just because we may have shown promise doesn’t mean we’re good enough to receive help. That’s like giving Tom Brady a pay cut after winning a Super Bowl. That’s like telling Michael Jordan after a dunk he only gets to use one leg next time. That’s like finding a parking spot and then having a tax levied on your car. The Bursar’s office has this handy tool on their website that allows a student to estimate what their bill will be. We kept all outside factors the same (15 credit hours, Colorado resident, living off-campus and College Opportunity Fund available) and merely changed your classification as a student in the bill estimator. Here’s what we found: Freshmen/Sophomore, fall 2014:

$4,571.25 Junior/Senior, fall 2014, LAS: $4,871.25 Junior/Senior, fall 2014, Engineering or Business: $5,456.25 Junior/Senior, fall 2014, Beth-El: $6,251.25 While the discrimination amongst the colleges is troubling, it is not so pervasive as the general lack of concern shown for those who have already been successful at the college level. That additional cost can be the difference between taking out a loan and not taking one out. In extreme circumstances, it could mean a decision to attend a cheaper institution. This at a time when you’re at least halfway to a degree that can change your life. Success is a trait we all strive for, not matter our niche in life. It is a rather rude awakening when your success is greeted with a taller mountain than you already have climbed.

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No one cares about distracted driving. Car accidents remain the number one killer of young adults in this nation but the thought doesn’t stop me or others from checking that text at a stoplight or speeding to my next class in hopes of a good parking spot on campus. On Aug. 21, a 16-year-

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driving. Media will highlight statistics that showcase how dangerous the millennial age can be with driving, and others will focus on healing and using this circumstance to encourage better driving habits …usually before we dive right back into the same old mold a couple of weeks down the road. To put it bluntly, no one cares. Coverage of these crashes has all but died down. Lately it seems young drivers are putting the lives of their friends, siblings and loved ones all at risk due to the self-need of being able to multitask. We live in the age of the “I.” It’s all about me. If it doesn’t affect me, then I could care less. This mindset makes driving dangerous. But don’t take my word for it; the

following quotes are from students who drive to UCCS. “Cops don’t pull you over unless you’re doing more than 5 miles per hour over the speed limit.” “Checking texts at red lights isn’t that bad, you’re stopped.” “I didn’t even know the fines were doubled on Austin Bluffs, I never pay attention to those signs.” The students did not wish to be named. These are students you share class with every day. Would you really like to put your life in their hands? A big problem I see is lack of awareness. The parking garage is a common place where I have seen my life flash before my eyes because students are racing to find a parking spot or to get the hell out of dodge. There is no safe place to walk in

that garage, period. Additionally, the campus as a whole fails to focus on the dangers of driving distracted. Public safety does its best to crack down on unsafe driving on campus, but it’s not enough. What students need is a real-life connection, not a mangled car outside Columbine. For an auto racing fan such as myself, my world became very surreal after the death of Kevin Ward Jr., a sprint car midget driver who died after being hit by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. Beside the inherent tragedy, what truly scares me are the legal repercussions that now face one of NASCAR’s most successful stars and one of my favorite drivers. It’s unimaginable to put myself in his shoes. Besides the evident

psychological issues that would follow with killing a person, imagine being at fault. Life would be over. A jail sentence handed down, the work and dedication you have put into your life and education are gone, and you’ve torn apart a family. I don’t want that to happen to me, or you. This is where selfish thinking can help. Make it personal, find a real-world connection and let that be a guide to how you should drive. The consequences for not abiding by these rules are severe enough to ruin your life. Be selfish, perhaps caring about your own safety can help provide a safe route for all. Most of the people you encounter don’t care about the life that is behind your steering wheel, but you do. Drive like it.

for a single spot of asphalt on which to park my vehicle. I searched through the parking garage, through lots one, two, three, four AND five, and even went so far as to check for parking all the way down at University Hall. Even as early as 10 a.m., when I assume most college students are still very much asleep, there was not a single parking spot to be found. I had given up on being particular about parking in a space close to my class.

At this point, all I wanted was to park and hopefully make an appearance for the last 30 minutes of class. Then the thought occurred to me: “Why did I pay over $100 for a flat piece of plastic that does not even guarantee me a spot to park?” And then a second thought: “With a new parking garage and lot near the greenhouse, how is it that this is still a problem?” And I’m not alone. As I aimlessly wander through the parking lots, hoping

for someone to pull out of their spot, there are usually at least four or five other vehicles in that lot alone who are in the same predicament. More recently, even the free parking lots located at Four Diamonds are being overrun with students seeking a place to desert their vehicles for the day. UCCS does not simply stop selling parking passes once the number of pass purchases exceeds the number of spaces available. Parking services purposefully oversell

parking spaces. Parking here seems to set us up for fines. Metered parking spaces located near the University Center only take quarters. A single hour of parking runs at $2. To park in a metered spot for the duration of a single class period, I would need a pocket full of 16 quarters to allow myself at least two hours of worry-free parking. Oh, and there’s also no change machine. So, here are my options after this dilemma: 1) Arrive late to class by

spending 30 minutes to an hour searching for a space. 2) Spend an additional $4 daily on top of my $130 parking pass for two hours of parking. 3) Try my luck at 15-minute parking and hope I don’t get a $30 ticket. 4) Go home and cry over my parking pass receipts. After giving options one through three a try, I’ve decided to resort to option four. It’s a more reasonable choice.

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old woman was killed in a crash after her friend lost control of their vehicle at Garden of the Gods Road near Nevada, closing the intersection for several hours. Careless driving was cited as the reason for the crash. On Sept. 4, four boys were involved in a crash that took the lives of two teen boys and left a community feeling crushed. Speed and alcohol were considered factors in the crash. Both these drivers face charges in court. The tragic circumstances that surround both of these crashes, though different, end with the unthinkable pain of a young life lost. When a tragedy such as this occurs, we have to warn our family and loved ones about the dangers of

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You could very well be killing yourself over a pumpkin drink. As fall approaches, the sweet aroma of Starbucks’ famed pumpkin spice latte is back and turning heads. But at a time where many crave the seasonal

beverage and praise its great taste, a darker tone has overshadowed the delicious blend of cream and spices: the ingredients. Foodbabe.com, a blogger who investigates foods, recently studied the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. It was discovered that the popular seasonal drink contained ingredients that are linked to intestinal inflammation and cancer, as well as an unreasonable amount of sugar. Many who have read the blog have become appalled. The national coffee chain became engulfed by critics and fans alike for making a drink that doesn’t have real pumpkin in any

portion of the beverage. Although delicious, the question might not be taste, but health. Adelia Stranko, freshman nutrition major, expressed her view on the beverage. “I personally find the pumpkin spice from Starbucks to taste very artificial as it is just a syrup. I prefer an actual spice mixture,” Stranko said. Luckily, there are healthier local options to turn to. Dutch Bros. offers a pumpkin spice latte that still contains sugar and syrup, but you have the option of coconut milk, instead of condensed, conventional milk like

Starbucks. Coconut milk allows vegans the opportunity to experience the pumpkin spice and eliminates the possibly of drinking milk from cows that were fed genetically modified organisms, which have been known to carry toxins. Or you can go crazy and handcraft your own drink, such as pumpkin spice chai, white mocha or mocha with whipped cream and piecrust sprinkles on top. Sara Barber, sophomore nursing student, has specific preferences about her coffee and likes to know exactly what she is putting into her body. “I try to avoid drinking

Starbucks when possible because I feel like a lot of their products could be artificial and have a large sugar content,” said Barber. “I just like to be able to control what I put in my body. I also don’t like how Starbucks doesn’t offer milk alternatives besides soy. So I’ve sought out alternative coffee shops that offer almond or coconut milk.” Whole Foods also has a great alternative pumpkin spice latte that contains no artificial flavorings. Their Allegro pumpkin spice syrup is certified organic with natural sugars and vegetable glycerin. Compared to a medium at Starbucks with 50 grams

of sugar, Whole Foods pumpkin spice latte has just 27 grams of natural sugars. This healthier option is also made with real pumpkin spices and you have the option of coconut or almond milk. Being a college student requires caffeine intake, but cost can get in the way of health. Not so here. A medium pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks is $5 with tax. A medium at Dutch Bros. is $4 and at Whole Foods $4.09 after tax. Always consider what you are really consuming and paying for. Is the label on the cup really worth the long-term costs? Consider healthier alternatives on your next study break.

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It’s been a season of streaks so far for the Mountain Lions. After dropping the first four games of the year, the team went on a three game winning streak and has since lost two straight before matches against Adams State and Western State on Sep. 19 and 20. The team traveled to Texas for the Lady Buff Classic Sep. 5 and 6 to start the season, where they lost all four games. Junior Lauren Hahn led the Mountain Lions in the first game against Eastern New Mexico, recording 22 kills. After dropping the next two games to Texas A&M-Commerce and No. 6 West Texas A&M, junior Kim Catlett led the Mountain Lions against Texas Woman’s University. Catlett posted 24 kills and added 20 digs in the match. She is the first Mountain Lion with more than 20 kills and digs in a single match since Andrea Weedman in 2006, and Catlett was named to the alltournament team. Gallogly Events Center hosted the Steel & Silver Classic Sept. 12 and 13, and the Mountain Lions rebounded with the help of their home court. After defeating Lindenwood University in straight sets, the

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Mountain Lions took down Pittsburg State and the University of AlaskaFairbanks. UCCS finished the tournament with three wins and one loss. Hahn and Catlett were named to the Steel & Silver All-Tournament

Team. UCCS began Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play with a five set loss to CSU-Pueblo. The Mountain Lions are next at home Sep. 25-27, when they take on Fort Lewis, Western New Mexico

and New Mexico Highlands at the Gallogly Events Center. The games against Fort Lewis on Sep. 25 and Western New Mexico on Sep. 26 both start at 7 p.m., while the New Mexico Highlands match on Sep. 27 begins at 5 p.m.

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Don’t tell the club baseball team they’re not a Division II sport. And don’t tell them they need a coach. The team will travel around the state of Colorado to play some of the best schools this year, and the playerrun team will look to get back to where they almost were last year: the National Club Baseball Association World Series. After a high school injury, club baseball is the reason junior vice

president Kurt Bathelt fell in love with the sport again. Many others have done the same. Sixteen new players joined the team this year and the team already has great chemistry, something Bathelt and senior president Cameron Dietz like to see. Bathelt and Dietz both look for a desire to improve, a love of the game and the motivation to win in their new players. Senior Garrett Byrd will be rejoining the team this year looking to make a final push. Byrd’s competitive drive helps set the tone at practice and

games. “I play club because it brings a level of competition that none of the intramurals do,” said Byrd. “It gives you the chance to continue in the sport you love just of the fun of it, without any pressure.” Last season, the team almost found themselves at the NCBA World Series. “Last year we were two games away from going to the NCBA World Series,” said Byrd. “We lost in the last inning to Mines.” One key difference for this team that Dietz highlighted is the lack of a coach.

“We were the only team last year in the top 20 club teams that didn’t have coaches,” Dietz said. “We are entirely player-run.” Since the club team is run by students who graduate, presidents and vice presidents don’t last long. It is Dietz’s first year as president of the team, and transitioning from one president to the next can be tricky. But Byrd thinks the team can make it to the NCBA World Series this year. “This year we have better pitching and great offense,” said Byrd. “Our team chemistry this year is great. We can definitely get there.”

Auto racing: More intense than you think, and you need to pay attention, too Alexander Nedd anedd@uccs.edu

The most popular form of auto racing in America is NASCAR. But it’s not all about turning left. At 200 miles per hour, these racers speed closer together than most students park at UCCS. Although considered by some to not be a physical sport, the endurance of these drivers rivals those of major competitors. The motorsport follows a grueling schedule for 36 weeks where 43 drivers compete on various tracks. Drivers must overcome heat, exhaustion and hard hits. Drivers use terms during the race in order to better communicate. Here’s a lesson on what they mean.

TIGHT/LOOSE: This refers to how the car is handling on the racetrack. Should a car be “loose,” the back wheels are losing traction in the corner, making the car slide and difficult to drive. In contrast, a “tight” racecar will not turn in the corner. CREW CHIEF: The crew chief is the leader of the pit crew, helping make needed adjustments to the car. SPOTTER: A spotter is a driver’s bird’s-eye view. The spotter radios where other cars are on the track and which line can be the fastest. GREEN: Go! The green flag simply means the race is on. YELLOW: The yellow flag is waved when an unsafe condition arises on the track (accident, debris, etc.) The leader is overtaken by a pace car that racers will follow until

the race can be restarted. RED: Stop! An unsafe condition has arisen such as rain or damage to the track. BLACK: Penalty, a driver has violated a NASCAR rule if he is displayed this flag (for example: speeding on pit road or passing below the double-yellow line). WHITE: Indicates the final lap of the race. CHECKERED: The leader has crossed the finish line, the race is over. POINTS: Once the checkered flag is given and cars past post-race inspection, drivers are rewarded points based on their finish. A driver who finishes first is automatically given 43 points while a driver who finishes last is awarded one point.

Bonus points are given for leading a lap (one point), leading the most laps (one point) and winning the race (three points). CHAMPIONSHIP: NASCAR drivers compete in 26 races to earn wins and attempt to place in the top 16. The final 10 races occur over multiple racetracks and are broken into three rounds. After three races, four drivers are eliminated until four are left to battle for the championship in the series finale. NASCAR uses a variety of strategy and adjustments that can keep you on the edge until the checkered flag falls. Turning left only scratches the surface. Take a chance, watch a race. Learn these basic concepts and dive into America’s largest motorsport.

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Intramural sports offerings change and participation expands Audrey Jensen ajensen4@uccs.edu

Canoe battleship, anyone? Intramural opportunities have expanded with the construction of Alpine Field. Sports such as flag football, outdoor soccer and rugby are held on the field. “[Alpine Field] is lined for rugby,” Mallory Price, club sports and intramural coordinator, said. “This is unique to UCCS.” Fall intramural sports that are currently active include outdoor soccer and flag football. There are a total of five intramural leagues, including basketball, volleyball and floor hockey in addition to soccer and flag football. Sam Schultz, senior quarterback for flag football team Flying Eagles, has played competitively every semester since his sophomore year. “This is how I met most of my friends, is through the people I met through IM sports,” Schultz said. Intramural teams are divided into recreation and competitive teams. “You can sign up with nine people on a team for either competitive or recreational teams,” Schultz said. “You can make the team on IM leagues to be opened or closed to other players.”

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The number of teams for flag football has increased since Schultz’ sophomore year. Schultz said his first year there were eight teams and now there are 15. “Flag football and soccer definitely filled up and have more teams,” Price said. “[Part of this] is due to the increased enrollment and Alpine Field.” In spring 2014, the winning flag football team was able to compete against

University of Nebraska in regionals. Price was able to put together a bus for the nine players and travel out of state. Intramurals also holds one day events and tournaments for any students that want to show up. “We just added canoe battleship,” Price said. “We also hold 12 fall tournaments of one-day events.” Canoe battleship will take place in the Rec Center pool

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on Dec. 9. Student teams of four will compete by placing canoes in the pool and trying to drown the other team’s canoe. The intramural swim meet on Oct. 28 will be open to students, staff and anyone that wants to participate. “Anyone can play,” Price said, “That’s the part of the fun of it. We want anyone with their friends to play.” Schultz sees value in intramural sports when it

comes to student life. “I think [playing intramural sports] is a really good opportunity to get invited and meet friends and people,” said Schultz. “There are so many sports and it’s a great [opportunity] for your athletic side.” Students’ sign up for intramurals through imleagues.com, make an account and can either create a team or sign on as a free agent.

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