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Shuttle update: New signage seeks to clarify routes, Lot 576 sees majority of students who ride

NEWS

Marijuana

Campus ofﬁcials say problems are minimal 3

Out-of-State Certain western states are targeted for recruitment 4

CULTURE

Bike Month Series of events look to highlight sustainable transportation 5

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The majority of shuttle riders come from Lot 576, yet those who ride to University Hall see problems with wait times.

‘Maze Runner’ Second installment falls ﬂat 6

OPINION

Selﬁsh When done properly, can be good for humanity 9

Internship A needed glimpse into the real work-world 9

April Wefler awefler@uccs.edu

With changes ranging from more drivers to color coded signs, Parking and Transportation has sought to improve its shuttle services. Almost daily, nine shuttles manned by 18 drivers take students to and from classes. The shuttles go to Lot 576, Alpine Garage, University Hall and Advenir at the Village (formerly Sunset Creek) via

Golf Women’s team performs well at ﬁrst RMAC event of season 11

Men’s Soccer Team looks to carry momentum into conference play 11

“I like that there’s free parking down there and then they offer you the shuttle,” Bost said, adding that parking passes are expensive and the shuttle gets him wherever he needs to be. The highest traffic times tend to be 7-8 a.m. and 9-11 a.m. up the hill, and 12:155 p.m. down the hill. In the busiest times, up to seven buses can run; in the slowest, there might be only one. Junior Brittany McQuown

said she never bought a parking permit because she couldn’t afford it and the permit doesn’t guarantee finding a parking spot. McQuown, a health and wellness promotion major, said the shuttle system is better this year than it has been in the past. “They always have a pretty few buses for 576, so it’s been working out pretty well,” she said. (Continued on page 2...)

Alert system reviewed after accidental campus closure posting Evan Musick emusick@uccs.edu

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Centennial Hall. Although the campus has a total of 11 shuttles, two are always set aside to be pulled from later. There are also seven new drivers. Generally, there are two to three buses for Lot 576 and two buses on the Circulator route, which runs between Alpine Garage, Centennial and University Hall. Taylor Bost, a sophomore business major, likes the Lot 576 shuttle.

The UCCS alert system issued a warning that campus was to be closed on Sept. 10. Within the hour, tweets and emails from the UCCS alert system and police operations notified students the message was only a test, and had been incorrectly sent out to students. Tim Stoecklein, program director of Emergency Management, explained the test had been part of a monthly routine aimed at keeping those who issue the alerts “sharp, and up to date with the latest releases of the software.” In the drill, the dispatcher is meant to select a series of channels for the alert to travel through.

“In this instance, the dispatcher did send it to me via text and email, but he did not de-select the other channels, being the website and social media accounts,” Stoecklein said. This resulted in the message being displayed on UCCS’ website and Twitter feed. Different emergencies receive different notification systems. In the case of a less serious situation, a “timely warning,” would be sent out via email and social media. In the case of a true emergency, such as an evacuation or active shooter, the UCCS alert system would be used. This includes text messages to student’s phones. “If you need to know now, and we want to push it in as many ways as we (Continued on page 2...)

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Screenshot of the alert sent out to students.

N ews (Continued from page 1) Shuttle Update But McQuown added that people trying to get to University Hall have some issues. Palmira Frye is a senior communication major who uses the shuttle to get to classes at UHall. “It’s awful. It arrives every 40 minutes and you only have 10 minutes between classes. I usually walk to my next class, or have to explain to the professor that I’ll always be 15, 20 minutes late,” Frye said. She said the shuttle ran every 20 minutes last year. “I’m not going to Four Diamonds (Lot 576); I’m just trying to go to class,” Frye said. Jim Spice, executive director of Parking and

Transportation, said the demand for UHall and Alpine shuttles is generally less than the demand for Lot 576. Typically 100-110 students are shuttled to Lot 576 within an hour. Spice said 80-85 percent of shuttle ridership is for Lot 576. Spice said he would like to have more shuttles, but it isn’t in the budget at this time. A new bus costs $165,000. New break times have also affected wait times. Before this year, drivers weren’t given a break. Now, those driving more than six hours in a shift get a 30 minute break. Additionally, students going to UHall have had trouble deciphering which

shuttle is going where. McQuown said students have asked the drivers if they’re going to UHall. Frye said she finds the shuttle window signs for UHall confusing. “We’ve heard that a lot; we’re trying to change that,” Spice said. The signs in the shuttles are now color coded to help minimize confusion. The red sign points west, toward Alpine Garage. The green sign points east, toward UHall. Spice said there’s less confusion than at the beginning of the semester since making the signs color coded. “We’re trying to do the best we can with the resources we have,” he said.

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It’s awful. It arrives every 40 minutes and you only have 10 minutes between classes. I usually walk to my next class, or have to explain to the professor that I’ll always be 15, 20 minutes late. – Student Palmira Frye on the University Hall shuttle

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Red and green signs inform students of different shuttle routes.

(Continued from page 1) Alert system reviewed can to make sure you get the message, that’s when we use UCCS alerts, versus an email,” Stoecklein said. “We want to save the text alerts for that ‘this is no joke, it’s happening right now, you need to take action.’” The channels that are included in the alert system include emails, text messages, reverse 911 calls, UCCS’

website and social media. Both Brian McPike, executive director of Public Safety, and Stoecklein said there are steps being taken to mitigate errors in the future. After-action reviews between Tom Hutton, executive director of University Communications, Kirk Moore, director of Computing Services, McPike and the

It’s good when something like this happens, in a sense, because it tests our protocols, and it shows us weaknesses and areas for improvement. – Brian McPike, executive director of Public Safety

dispatchers have already taken place. Switching from a live test to more of a demonstration may be in the works, explained Stoecklein. “We’re getting a plan in place to make sure that ‘never escapes into the wild again,’ so to speak,” Stoecklein said. “It’s good when something like this happens, in a sense, because it tests our protocols, and it shows us weaknesses and areas for improvement,” said McPike. McPike added he is proud of the emergency staff and feels extremely confident in pushing out information that is needed in case of an emergency.

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A screenshot of the email clarifying the original alert.

50th celebrations continue with College of Business celebration, alumni donations April Wefler awefler@uccs.edu

To celebrate UCCS’ 50 year milestone, the surrounding community is making donations to the university, one of which has the potential to reach $100,000. Over 30 alumni have made

monetary commitments to UCCS. Melinda Hagemann, associate director of Development for University Advancement, said the campus has been receiving alumni donations every week. Among those that have made donations is Becky Medved. Medved, along with

her husband John, were the most recent recipients of the Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award. Colorado Springs mayor John Suthers’ wife, Janet Suthers, is an alumna and the Suthers family has committed to the fund as well. Additionally, an anonymous alum issued a challenge for

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UCCS has seen numerous donations in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

business alumni and the community to raise $100,000, which the alum would match $50,000 of. “There’s a lot of people that thankfully support the College (of Business),” said Samantha Wood, business director of alumni relations for the College of Business. “The individual who made the challenge grant really felt like they benefited from their College of Business education and felt that without that education, they wouldn’t have gone as far as they did,” Hagemann said. Hagemann said the donor wanted to help provide students with the same opportunity. Also, the College of Business is hosting an anniversary celebration Oct. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Dwire Hall Atrium. “We feel like 50 years is quite an accomplishment and we wanted to have an event to celebrate our achievements and

students that come through the door and look to our future,” Wood said. Guests will be encouraged to give to the new student scholarship endowment fund, which will be established if the College of Business raises $25,000. Wood said the College of Business looks to keep in touch with its alumni through its mentorship program and networking with students. “We believe that our alumni are a very important stakeholder and we believe that we can continue to build on that relationship even after they’ve graduated,” Wood said. “We don’t want them to graduate and then feel disconnected by the college.” “We’re kind of young when it comes to our alumni relations (the office was established in 2007.) More people on campus are recognizing the value about investing in our alumni,” she said.

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No increase in campus marijuana use, response to illegal substances outlined DeKeveion Glaspie dglaspie@uccs.edu

After Amendment 64 was approved in 2012, Colorado became one of two states to legalize recreational marijuana. Marijuana use has also become more popular in other parts of the country, even surpassing cigarette use. According to the Washington Post, students at the University of Michigan participated in a poll where five percent of students identified themselves as heavy cigarette smokers. 21 percent of students surveyed said they had used marijuana at least once and 34 percent used it in the past year. Grady Rogers, senior digital film major and resident assistant, has seen how the campus has changed since his arrival as a freshman. “Cigarettes are just as common as marijuana, but since I was a freshmen, vaping (tobaccofree version of a cigarette) has become way (more popular).” Responses to illegal substance instances in Summit Village are different than in Alpine Village, Rogers explained. “It’s more logged and we catch more freshmen with illegal substances than we do the upperclassmen who are

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Despite the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, on-campus consumption remains illegal and problems are minimal.

underage because it’s easier to know that we can call public safety knowing that they are underage than students who live in Antero,” Rogers said. Brian McPike, executive director of Public Safety, shared his thoughts on drug and alcohol use. “Fortunately for us as a university the drug and alcohol abuse is not really a problem.

The campus is extremely safe and the students and faculty are health conscious.” McPike added that an increase of marijuana use among students was expected after the state legalization. “Even though we expected to be an increase there really wasn’t one with use or contact of marijuana that the officers had encountered,” McPike said.

While McPike and other campus police officers handle the legal side of an alcohol or drug event, Rogers shared how resident assistants handle situations involving substance abuse. “We call public safety and once they are there it is up to the officer, and the R.A. is more there to document the interactions between the resident

and officer. After the incident we compare notes,” he said. Despite Amendment 64, marijuana remains illegal on campus. “Marijuana is legal in the state of Colorado, but on a federal level it is considered illegal which we follow here on campus. Therefore, marijuana on campus is considered illegal,” said McPike.

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Nikola Tesla Award recognizes Bachelor of Innovation creator rlibrach@uccs.edu

On Sept. 10, Terry Boult, El Pomar endowed chair of Innovation and Security, received the Nikola Tesla Award for creating and implementing the Bachelors of Innovation undergraduate degree program at UCCS. Tesla was a world renowned innovative scientist and futurist that experimented with the concept of wireless lighting and electricity distribution. His leaps in innovative technology inspired the Nikola Tesla Award, awarded by the board of directors of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. “(The Nikola Tesla Award) is prestigious to me because part of what we are doing in the BI is local outreach and partnering with local companies and therefore [the community] is recognizing us for one of our actual goals,” Boult said. Angus Chassels, professor for Innovation and Basic Entrepreneurship, explains why the BI program is unique. “Over four years the BI program gives students a deep

but portable kit of tools and skills that they can take on to their own ventures, to team meetings, an engineering lab, a startup competition, whatever,” he said in an email. Boult originally taught at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn. where he founded the Computer Science department. In addition to teaching, he is also the owner

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We celebrate the student’s learning, not just their success. Having setbacks and difficulties and learning to get over them is actually a very important learning model.

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– Terry Boult

of three startup companies. While he was the chief technology officer of his second company, Boult found it difficult to find adequate workers within the student pool of applicants. “I couldn’t hire engineering students with the talent I

wanted and the business people couldn’t hire business people with the talents I thought they needed because they couldn’t communicate with each other,” he explained. It was here that Boult realized a problem within the educational system that made the transition for graduating students to the working world difficult. While colleges are focused on teaching students specific procedures for the workplace, Boult found that students were seriously lacking the skills needed to cope with ambiguity, failure and communication within the work place. “There is no faster or more supported program if you want to take ideas you have and explore them, turn them into tech or businesses, or a new art form and not wait to do it,” Chassels said. “The BI also has a relatively short but pretty amazing record of creating partnerships and funding opportunities for students.” “We celebrate the student’s learning, not just their success. Having setbacks and difficulties and learning to get over them is actually a very important learning model,”

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Terry Boult was the winner of the Nikola Tesla Award.

Boult said. While teaching at Lehigh, Boult tried and failed to create a degree program that would meet his requirements. After receiving many offers from top ten and Ivy League schools, he decided to come to UCCS and work with the faculty to make the BI concept a reality. “The core of the BI is this interdisciplinary across a bunch of majors that is truly integrated in what it is teaching and how it teaches. You are working together with students across all these different disciplines on a range of topics,” Boult said. Boult credited executive director Nina Pollock, Rory

Lewis in the college of engineering and Greg Stock in the college of business as well as instructors Colleen Stiles, Angus Chassels and Cassandra Harn for their variety of backgrounds and skills that add to the program. Although Boult thinks the BI program will not ultimately replace a BS degree any time soon, he does see the potential for an Innovation minor that will allow any major to have the opportunity to experience the unique teaching structure. With the BI program attracting more international and global attention, Boult said he is excited to see what the future holds.

Out-of-state student numbers rise, UCCS recruits throughout U.S. Evan Musick emusick@uccs.edu

While the amount of UCCS students grows, the number of non-resident students is increasing as well. With this draw of out-of-state students, the composition of the campus changes. According to the 2015 census, 1,378 student’s tuition residency were listed as non-resident. This is an increase of 520 students since 2011’s 851 nonresidents. “In 1965, we were a commuter school, offered courses from Boulder,” said Homer Wesley, vice chancellor for Student Success and Enrollment Management. “But it’s grown into a campus of its own in the past 15 years or so, and it’s taken quite a different perspective. And out of state students are a part of that.” Wesley said UCCS does extensive marketing, especially to the west. “There are more students coming out of California and Texas than any other state,” he said. Chris Beiswanger, director of Admissions Counseling and Student Recruitment, said in an email “We specifically target California and Texas, and employ two admissions

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Out-of-state students often come from Hawaii, California, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona.

representatives (one in each state) to work with prospective students and their families.” Beiswanger also explained that recruiting efforts have been historically successful in Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona and Hawaii. Overall, UCCS’ student population has representation from all regions of the U.S. and about 46 countries said Wesley. He added that UCCS

attempts to recruit students who are “a good fit” by taking into account a student’s academic record from high school along with their test scores to see if they would do well on campus. Beiswanger also said the campus itself is a factor. “Our setting and modern campus – with new facilities and residence halls, it’s a very attractive place to spend 4 years,” he said. Additionally, certain colleges within UCCS, such

as nursing and business, are also appealing. “Engineering is certainly very attractive. It’s mentioned in U.S. News and World Report as one of the top undergraduate engineering programs in the nation, so that’s a draw,” Wesley said. The experience for out-ofstate freshmen, who often cannot go home on long weekends like Labor Day, is also unique. Barbara Gaddis, executive

director of First Year Experience, said in an email that a barbeque was hosted at Wesley’s house. The students were then taken to picnics, rafting and a trip to hot springs. All of this happened at little cost to the students. “We had them do a deposit of $25 I think but just to make sure they were committed. Homer paid for everything,” said Gaddis. UCCS not only attracts students in the U.S., but internationally as well. According to the 2015 census, there are 282 students at UCCS with a temporary visa. 99 students are from Saudi Arabia, 46 from India and 34 from Brazil. UCCS has an International Student Recruitment Office and Global Engagement Office to support outreach to other countries.

The Lowdown Out-of-State Student Enrollment: 2011: 851 2015: 1,378 International Student Enrollment: 2015: 282 *data courtesy the 2015 UCCS census

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Bike Month looks to impact environment, student health and wellness Rachel Librach

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In Amsterdam, most people ride their bikes to work and school because it’s too expensive to own a car. In the United States, people drive to work and school. During the annual Bike Month at UCCS, the Office of Sustainability wants to bring events and competitions for those who do enjoy biking. The goal of Bike Month is to bring attention to sustainability as well as personal health and wellness. During this month, students, faculty and staff can compete for prizes in bike races and form commitments to improving their health and the environment’s health by bicycling instead of driving to work. “The strength of this community can be measured by the willingness of students to join together and push one another toward accomplishing their goals,” said Kevin Gilford, assistant director for the Office of Sustainability. “That’s what we see here during Bike Month, students who want to

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Bike Jam, hosted at the El Pomar Plaza, is part of bike month at UCCS.

make a difference in their community by sharing what they feel passionate about.” The Sustainability Office is one of the co-sponsors for Bike Month who try to promote healthier lifestyles for students and bring an educational element to the contests. “There are numerous benefits to cycling,” Gilford said. “For instance, the more people ride their bikes to school, the less pollution they are giving

off in car fumes, reducing the environmental impact of automobile transportation.” Gilford said Bike Month also promotes healthy living. “Students are participating in healthier activities that stimulate their brain and body and focus their energies on productive activities that, in the long run, greatly contribute to their own health and wellness,” he said. Bike Month also gives students the opportunity

to meet other people who share similar interests and passions, according to Gilford. “This is such a great way for students to connect with each other and the nature around them,” he said. “This is a chance to learn about alternative forms of transportation, the benefits of bicycling and the interests of your fellow classmates.” The next Bike Month event is “Beat the Hill” on

Remaining Bike Month Events Beat the Hill: Lot 573 Sept. 24, 7-9:30 a.m.

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Clean Bike Ride: Oct. 2, 2-6 p.m. S.O.L.E. Center at the Rec Center

WE CAN BEAT

Bike Month Finale: Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. West Lawn

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Sept. 24 from 7-9:30 a.m., which features a bike race from Lot 573 to the Clyde’s statue at the University Center Lower Plaza. Prizes will be given to the winners, and bikers will be treated to a bagel breakfast after the ride. The “Clean Bike Ride” takes place on Oct. 2 from 2-6 p.m., starting at the S.O.L.E. Center at the Rec Center. Students are taken on a tour of local creekside trails and areas along the Pikes Peak Greenway. Participants will help clean the environment by picking up and disposing of trash along the trail. Bike Month concludes with the finale on Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on the West Lawn. For more information about Bike Month, check out http://www.uccs.edu/sustain/ get-involved-programs/bikemonth-and-pedal-perks.html.

SERIOUS DELIVERY!

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Participants learn about bike maintenance.

Culture ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ is lukewarm at best 6 | September 21, 2015

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Once you finish watching this film you will be left with two questions: How the hell are these kids still alive, and what is their fitness routine? “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,” the latest installment in the series, blazed into theaters with the hope to compete as one of the years most anticipated sequels. But as entertaining as the film tries to be, it ultimately never reaches this goal and leaves you questioning your expectations. The film starts with the backstory of protagonist Thomas (Dylan O’Brian) before we meet him and the rest of the gang who have just escaped “The Glade” from the first film and are adapting to their new lives. But don’t expect a recap from the first film; the second movie helps the pace but can be annoying for the casual viewer if you don’t remember key events. Going with his gut feeling and natural curiosity, Thomas begins to challenge the people who claim they are

there to help him in a testing compound for survivors out of various mazes. He’s right, and he leads his team on a harrowing escape out of the facility after saving Theresa (Kaya Scodolario) from bad circumstances. Once free from the test center, Thomas and the group set out on the worst trip of their lives, and that’s after leaving the maze. What follows is absolute mayhem and running. If it can chase or kill you, this group was only one foot ahead of it the entire film. The films biggest heart stoppers are when the Gladers face the “Cranks,” zombies that have become victims of a worldwide virus. The film acts as a mixture of AMC’s critically acclaimed series “The Walking Dead” and the mega Blockbuster hit “The Hunger Games,” but never reaches the same success or interest as the other two. From the incredible series written by James Dashner, the problem within the second “Maze Runner” is that you are given too much information. The story compliments the film if you have read the books beforehand. But those that haven’t are in for a wild, at times confusing, ride.

Visually, the world is stunning, and the soundtrack offers excitement as you race from one certain doom to the next. As in the first film, there are deaths that are tear jerkers, cushioned only by the fiction of the film. A mixture of new characters are added, which help branch out the cast from Thomas. The film does make up for its confusing storyline with an awesome climatic scene and a twist that’s just as jaw dropping as those who have

read the story expect it to be. But resolution will have to wait for the next film. “The Scorch Trials” captures the innovative theme from the first film, but leaves more to be desired. The series cinematically is halfway complete, with two films done out of four books. The five part series hasn’t been completed by the author yet. Hopefully, they continue to improve, or this series runs the risk of being scorched entirely.

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The film acts as a mixture of AMC’s critically acclaimed series ‘The Walking Dead’ and the mega Blockbuster hit ‘The Hunger Games,’ but never reaches the same success or interest as the other two.

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A poster advertising the second installment of the ‘Maze Runner’ series.

Painter explains sacrifice, commitment needed as an artist Davy Mellado dmellado@uccs.edu

Lorelei Beckstrom has spent the last 10 years as a full-time artist in Colorado Springs, but her journey has been far from easy. Beckstrom starts her work hours before a typical college student even wakes up; she goes to bed analyzing what she will paint the next day. In a time where the highest

paid jobs require extensive training and education, some people assume art is created through natural expression, and not from a textbook or the development of professional skills. For example, Jackson Pollock’s “Number 1A,” is an expressionistic splattering of paint on a canvas, which can give the impression anyone could have painted it. But Beckstrom relies on her

specific skill development and rendering ability to gain evident appreciation. “It’s showing up every day, it’s a job. It’s not a lofty occupation that you pull magic out of your ass,” Beckstrom said. The idea of an artist as a fulltime paid professional returns to the historical definition of an artist. During a time when painters were the only ones who could immortalize your loved ones on

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Lorelei Beckstrom presents her artwork in her loft downtown.

a canvas, people viewed artists as someone who could do what the majority of people could not – similar to how we perceive computer programmers today. Most people do not know how to program an application, but we all use and admire their work on an hourly basis. Artists in the past received the same respect. Beckstrom creates her work as intentionally figurative to help the viewer understand the concepts she depicts, but she also allows room for interpretation and interaction for the viewer. “I want to lead someone in and let them live the story, let them find meaning,” she said. Her process also includes a formula that she has designed for herself, reinforcing the idea of consistency and simple hard labor. “I usually begin with a photo-shoot and these are really symbiotic between me and the models,” Beckstrom said. After hundreds of images are shot, she looks over them and begins painting. She often has no mental image of the finished product. It’s here that Beckstrom incorporates the necessary skills as a painter to render objects with precision and realistic proportions while leaving an open conceptual space for interpretation.

“Usually I don’t know what a painting’s about until after I painted it,” she said. Beckstrom said she has never experienced a time where she has no ideas of what to paint. Being a full-time artist now requires constant practice and relentless effort that goes beyond eighthour workdays. “It’s a rare occasion when I’m not painting seven days a week,” Beckstrom said. Beckstrom left financial comfort for her passion. “I did go to school long enough to be pretty far along for a medical degree (but) I basically got rid of everything, which allows me to paint full time,” she said. She sold the house that she built with her bare hands, walked away from the yoga studio she owned and began doing what she loved. This may be difficult for students seeking a career as an artist, but Beckstrom believes it is better this way. “I’ve been poorer than I’ve ever been, but I feel like I’m richer than I’ve ever been because I’m doing what I want,” she said. Starting Oct. 24, Beckstrom’s work will be featured in the upcoming exhibit, “Springs Surreal,” at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

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Diary of an Uber driver Part One: Interesting conversations Alexander Nedd anedd@uccs.edu

If you want to make your own hours and constantly meet new people with just your car and a license, work for Uber. I have been an Uber driver since early June. Working here has been one of the most entertaining and profitable decisions of my life. Uber provides rides at half the price of a normal cab, perfect for college students that don’t have a car. As one of the drivers, my car is turned into a taxi. People can download the Uber app, and only credit cards are used, so no need to check the cushions for loose change. Being an Uber driver has helped me free more time for class and make a little extra cash on the side. It helped pay for books and I got to know the streets of Denver and Colorado Springs really well. It also allows me to

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Uber is an app-based company that provides convenient transportation.

improve my social skills and talk with customers during trips that can range from five minutes to two hours. And let me tell you, those customers do talk. While on call, I’ve listened to stories and sympathized with others’ struggles in dayto-day life. Sometimes it seems like a therapy session. There is something about opening up to a complete stranger that can relieve the stress of being judged, since you’re probably never going to see them again. I’m not sure if it’s my personality, but a lot of people

feel the need to talk to me. I listen, and at times give advice. I’ve heard it all, from couples fighting about watching Netflix shows to a touching “I miss you and will be on a plane back to you as soon as possible.” Each customer is different, and with it, their experiences. These are the best soundbites I’ve had while driving my cobalt to the next destination. “If I haven’t answered you in 15 texts, get the clue.” “He has a girlfriend, yet he’s talking in to me. I wonder

if she knows.” “We are so drunkkkkkkk.” I also noticed the girls talk a lot more than the guys. Word of advice to the guys: assume she is showing everything you say to 20 of her friends and Instagram. Ladies, you’re not out of the clear. Many men have told me about your antics. One customer talked about a crazy ex-girlfriend that was stalking him in person and on Facebook, and how he’s done everything to get away from her, short of getting a restraining order. One of the most memorable

customers I had was a teen who was graduating high school soon. I asked him about his night while taking him back to a hotel. He replied it wasn’t the best, saying he hadn’t a chance to meet other people in town yet, specifically other guys. Yes, he was gay, a fact he opened up about more after I gave some tips on how to meet other people. I learned his story, how he was still in the closet and how his parents were not very accepting. I wished him the best of luck as we drove up to his hotel and he thanked me for the advice as he got out. If being an Uber driver has taught me anything, it’s that we are all human. Sometimes with the rush of assignments or hustling to work, we forget to take a moment to just pause. Uber allows me to connect to those moments, no matter how short they are. Until the next fare.

Education Abroad Fair hopes to give students opportunity for new experience Audrey Jensen

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A chance to study in almost every continent is available to UCCS students with opportunities provided by the Global Engagement Office. In an attempt to raise awareness for studying abroad, the annual Education Abroad Fair provided information booths featuring study abroad programs in the Upper Plaza on Sept. 15. Freshmen business major Christopher Tan believes it’s important to experience other cultures to see how people live their lives compared to the U.S. “I was thinking of studying abroad for more experience and adventure. I like going out there instead of just staying here. I grew up in (Colorado) Springs. After a while it does get kind of repetitive.” Tan last travelled in 2010 to the Philippines. “I’m open to anything. I’m

not really intimidated by change. I’m open to change. I think because it’s a major transition, a lot of people here have never left the United States.” The study abroad programs at the fair are offered for every major, according to Global Engagement Office director Mandy Hansen. “Last year about 80 students studied abroad, that number is expected to increase because we’re all aware of the dynamic place we live in,” she said. “Students are really interested in language and learning about culture and getting that experience and setting themselves apart for the competitive workplace.” Hansen added that at only three years old, international education and the idea of a centralized office for GEO is new at UCCS. One of the education abroad programs at the fair was Sol Education Abroad, founded by

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A student explores opporitunites for studying abroad.

director Esteban Lardone. Lardone said students can travel to Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain through SEA and will receive a $100 scholarship for applying. “This is the reason we are affiliated with the school, the programs are very affordable,” Lardone said. “Everything is included. It includes tuition, room and board, medical insurance, excursion, cultural activity, community service, 24-hour director support. They live with a host family, the host father or mother makes them food.” For Lardone’s program, the number of students enrolled has been low in the past. “The perception of Mexico is finally changing in the United States. All the drug related issues are on the border, with California and Texas. Mexico is 2,000 miles long,” he said. “It would be like saying to somebody, my friend was robbed in Detroit, don’t go to San Francisco.” Lardone added that while students can study abroad every short and long term during the school year, many students choose to attend during the summer or for a short time because they’re scared. “For many of our American students this is the first time they travelled along. For a lot of them it’s a really big experience.” “The biggest regret college students have is not studying abroad. It’s cheaper to come on our program than it is to take classes here. Most students will never have the opportunity ever again to have a chance to go to another place to learn about another culture.” Hansen said since freshmen move-in there has been high

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interest from students in the GEO. “We’re looking at being able to have a full-time education abroad advisor to help promote these opportunities,” she said. “There’s even a lot of interest among faculty that are interested in the faculty directed program.” The GEO is located at Copper House 9202 in Summit Village. The office can be reached at 719255-5018 and international@ uccs.edu.

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The groove is here, or at least it will be soon. We have approached that time in the semester when the craziness of the start of the year has more or less subsided, and the pattern following the rest of the semester has emerged. That means we can take time to reflect on our classes, and make sure we are prepared to handle them. Part of our classes, of course, is the professors. Professors are smart people. But they aren’t you. And they can’t tell you how to think. As a newspaper, we deal in bias. Our goal, in reporting what UCCS students need to know, is to present our news in a fair, balanced way. Minimizing bias is the only way that our readership can trust us (unless of course it’s an opinion, then bias is needed and obvious).

Here’s the problem: if anyone ever tells you they are completely unbiased, they are either lying or are genuinely deceived about their ability. Every one of us has our own backgrounds, preferences and tendencies and we carry all of these into our classes and jobs. These are deep-seated ways of looking at the world, biases we cannot help. We don’t often act on them, but they are there nonetheless. Professors are no different. They work very hard to overcome their built-in biases. But sometimes they don’t or can’t. On the flip side, often we as students think we know everything there is to know. That isn’t true, either. Professors have studied their given subject a lot longer than you have; their input may help you see things from a different perspective. Also, pay attention to other students. Some of the most insightful comments heard in a classroom setting have come from someone doing the learning, not the

teaching. In a productive classroom, the teachers also learn and the students also teach. College is the time when we can start thinking for ourselves and broaden our horizons. Gone are the days of secondary school when we weren’t supposed to question the teachers. Our professors want us to question them – don’t do it to the point of annoyance when you distract the learning of those around you. But do question, even just in your mind, and draw your own conclusions. Both sides of this coin – students and professors – must not take everything that is said as cemented fact. The world is often not black and white, approach learning in that frame of mind. The truth as you know is a combination of outside influences and your own thoughts. Never forget the latter when you enter the classroom. Come in with an open mind, but don’t forget to think for yourself.

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Why being genuinely selfish is good for humanity

Evan Musick emusick@uccs.edu

Being selfish isn’t always bad. Humans do not simply do what they do for no reason. We gain from our actions, or it fulfills some need, physiological or psychological. The word selfish suggests looking out for only you with no regard to others. But, when the concept is dissected, this becomes much more complex.

What does an act of pure self-regard look like? I need food, so I eat food. Is this selfish? Most likely not, you are just fulfilling a physical need. If I were to commit a kind deed, realizing that in the end, I’m really helping myself, is this selfish? If it were helping a friend move out of their apartment, sacrificing my time and giving it to them, realizing this will foster a stronger bond between the two of us, would it then be considered selfish? What if I had a friend who was dealing with substance abuse? If I removed myself from their life entirely and realized the draining and enabling effect it had on them, would this be considered selfish?

Does selfish mean acting out of desire to benefit oneself? Alternatively, is selﬂessness your actions performed in a way so that nothing is returned, received or even desired? If I were to help my friend move, I would most likely end up feeling a sense of accomplishment and acknowledgement, especially if I were to receive a beer and a thank you. If I were to have done this act out of a desire to help them, and only a desire to help them, that would be considered a

It was worth it. In college, we are taught skills that can be used in our work, often they are channeled into whatever our current major is. But college is not enough, and it wasn’t until I completed my internship that I realized just how unprepared I was to go into the work world. The first day, I arrived bright and early: hair styled, pants pressed, ready to take on the world. I was given a tour of the station. Often starstruck by talents I had watched on TV since I was a kid (who were now my coworkers), I learned what the daily life of a

reporter and producer was at KRDO. The problem with school is the lack of true repercussions. Yes, you can make mistakes, even fail a test, but it’s still within the perimeters of a school setting, which is meant to help you succeed. My internship taught me the real world doesn’t work like that. Anyone with a job can relate to this information, but what makes an internship interesting is that it’s usually in line with what you hope to achieve when you graduate. I learned reporters work long hours and are

very selfless thing to do. However, I know full well that my friend will end up thanking me and I’ll receive a sense of acknowledgment. In fact, if they didn’t thank me, I would become a little piqued. Because of this, I don’t think there is any way to not do something out of pure disregard for oneself. If I end up being thanked, I feel good. If I’m not thanked, I feel as if I was used. But, I might even get over this and take satisfaction that my friend was able to

comfortably live in their new apartment due to my efforts. Either way, I have what may be considered a selfish desire; I am getting something out of it one way or another. But this brings up the question, “then what is selflessness?” Selflessness would be conducting an act with zero regard for oneself. It even reaches to the point that I have no physiological or psychological need to be fulfilled. If I were to pay someone a compliment on the street, I’d feel good that I said something that fulfilled another’s need. In this way, both of us have now had a need fulfilled. If the act were to

be truly selfless, I believe the compliment would have to be void of any authenticity. Now ask yourself this: when was the last time you said something nice to someone with no feeling of self-recognition, positivity or an overall “good vibe?” What would even be the significance of a compliment then? As humans, every act we do is done to fulfill some sort of self-need or desire; we do things selfishly. When an act is genuine, both the giver and receiver have selfish needs of esteem, love and belonging fulfilled. With this I challenge you, be selfishly genuine. You’ll end up feeling a whole lot better about yourself and others.

expected to be available at any moment. Stories I would turn around in a week’s time at The Scribe were expected in a day, sometimes less than that. There were times I thought I wasn’t going to make it, that I was going to fail and had wasted four years in a field I couldn’t do. An internship forces you to heavily evaluate every decision you have made to get to this spot. Then, it forces you into another decision: Is this the route I should go? KRDO didn’t just teach me important steps to becoming a reporter and journalist for south-

ern Colorado. It taught me real-world skills that you can’t find in the classroom. I ultimately decided yes, it’s worth it. That is why you need an internship. Should you be worried as a senior with no internship? Yes. I’m not here to sugarcoat it, KRDO didn’t for me. UCCS does their best to prepare you. They offer a number of work programs and can connect you with businesses you need to network with. But without some type of special case or internship, you might find yourself stuck after graduation with no door open in sight.

An internship opens that door. My advice: start now. It’s not enough to have a degree in your field. It’s not enough for employers to make an investment in you, when you simply haven’t had the experience that will ultimately determine your career. There are no finals, homework or pop quizzes. There is only you, your assigned duties and a boss that might never think you’re fast enough. That’s what the real world is about. And that’s what an internship can teach you. Start now, before it’s too late.

When an act is genuine, both the giver and receiver have selfish needs of esteem, love and belonging fulfilled. With this I challenge you, be selfishly genuine. You’ll end up feeling a whole lot better about yourself and others.

Internships are scary, but necessary alongside your degree

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Six months. That’s the time it took for me to get an internship with KRDO NewsChannel 13 in Colorado Springs. Six grueling months of emails, missed calls and begging to get in the door for what could be the most important step of my life.

WOW: Doing what you love is more enjoyable than going with the crowd

Kyle Guthrie kguthri2@uccs.edu

“I’m going on an adventure!” After an eight year hiatus, Martin Freeman’s line from “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” summarizes the excitement and anticipation I felt returning to the online roleplaying game, “World of Warcraft.”

The first time I attended college, I quickly grew tired of the cliché party scene. I played WOW religiously for two years. Many nights I teamed up with friends, ordered a pizza and tackled stages in the game such as the Wailing Caverns or Molten Core. After enlisting in the military and starting a family, I found my time to play the game I love limited. This was in 2007, when many were convinced the Massively Multiplayer Online days were at an end. But eight years later, as I went back to school and my wife became fully invested as a reborn gamer, we tackled her final transition into

hardcore gaming together by introducing her to MMO gaming. It’s been nearly 11 years since WOW was released, and although numbers are not as high as they were during its’ glory days, the game is still popular. As an example, there are four expansion packs (with a fifth coming), a decade’s worth of conventions and an upcoming motion picture. As I delved back into the game I noticed how streamlined it is. Objectives are clearly marked on the mini-map and reaching level 20, a feat that used to take over 10 hours of gameplay, could now be done in under five.

The interface is much easier to grasp, the missions more clearly laid out and the different areas of the world are much easier to access. Feats now transfer from character to character as well. This encourages players to play across multiple classes instead of limiting themselves to just one. What has struck me in my return to WOW is recalling how much more I enjoyed my time in Azeroth than I did at frats or parties 11 years ago. The camaraderie I felt with my friends then is as strong as I feel with my wife, and I realize now, as I did then, how much fun gaming is for a college student.

Sure, gaming and MMO carry the classic “nerd” stigma that it did back then, but hey, I AM A NERD, and now, nerd culture is a standard many strive to emulate, while 10 years ago it was a stigma that got you beat up. The only opinion that should matter in how you spend your college days is your own, and it took me a long time to realize that. Gaming may not be the first thought many people have when they think “college,” but what about the alternatives? What about meeting a significant other? Gaming has proliferated to the point so there are many men and women

of all ages playing, so wouldn’t you prefer to meet someone who shares your interests rather than someone obsessed with being the life of the party? Sure, you can indulge in the party scene that I grew tired of, a scene that encouraged underage drinking and illegal drug use, which led to college DUI charges and police appearances that then led to expulsion. Or, you could order some Chinese food, link up with your friends and spend a night conquering raid bosses in games such as WOW or “Star Wars: The Old Republic.” I choose the safer (and significantly cheaper) option.

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Women’s golf program sees better finishes, improved team dynamic Jonathan Toman jtoman@uccs.edu

It’s the third year for the women’s golf program, and head coach Sadie Farnsworth thinks that can make all the difference this season. The Mountain Lions finished fourth at the first RMAC event of the fall Sept. 14-15 in Longmont, part of a trend of higher finishes Farnsworth hopes to continue through next spring’s RMAC Championship. Farnsworth explained that the Mountain Lions held the lead in the tournament through the first day, but faltered in the last four holes, falling to seventh before day two. “The kids were battling shot by shot, they really, really played well,” she said. “We had to have a little heart-toheart with everybody (after the first round).” “On Tuesday they came out ready to go and ready to fight and they fought all the way back up to fourth place.” Sophomore Alex Darwin, whose fourth place finish in Longmont was the best of her career, understands the impact summer practice can have on the fall season. “Over the summer we all just put a lot of time into our game, and you can see that little things have improved and we’re getting better,” she said. “I think it showed that we’re a really good team. We didn’t even play our best (in the second round).” “Moving forward, we’re going to have more success.” The five returning players are getting a better understanding of how to approach the season, Farnsworth said. “We’re just gapping into

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Sophomore Alex Darwin competes at the ﬁrst RMAC event of the season Sept. 14-15.

experience,” she said. “We’re just getting some kids that have been here long enough that they know what’s going on, they’re starting to figure it out and they’re understanding how to compete.” The key for the team, according to Farnsworth, is to put two solid days of competition together. “As we’ve seen it, they’ll have one OK day and one really good day and I think as the season goes along, I think we’re going to start to see more day one and day two both being really good scores.” While Farnsworth said it will be a “fight” to catch Colorado Mesa and win

the RMAC, tournaments in the fall like the first RMAC tournament help weight the teams for spring tournaments. The ranking determines the schools you play with, and Farnsworth would like to see her team in the top three schools. “I think that’s the best opportunity for us to play well is if we get to compete against one and two,” she said. “So it’s those tournaments that are the most important that we do well.” Teamwork is the biggest change Farnsworth has seen since she started coaching. “It is an individual sport unfortunately, so they do have to compete against each other to travel,

but they’re starting to help each other and be more of a team,” Farnsworth said. “There’s no traditions that most teams have that they carry on,” Darwin said. “We kind of have to build our own, and that’s really cool, but it’s also a little bit challenging at first.” “It’s getting there, I mean it’s not perfect yet but we have a better plan and a better approach,” Farnsworth said. The remaining fall schedule for the Mountain Lions includes the National Championship Preview Sept. 28-29 in Aurora, Colo. and RMAC #2 Oct. 1213 in Albuquerque, N.M.

Finding the right fit: Why athletic classifications are about the player

Taylor Garcia tgarcia@uccs.edu

Have you ever been shopping and found the perfect pair of jeans? Or, more correctly, what would be the perfect pair of jeans, but no matter what size you try on they just don’t fit right? The perfect fit is often right in between sizes. As a 5’11” post player from a 3A high school, looking for the right college to play at was like looking for the right size jeans. At my height, Division I schools would want me to play guard, but I had been a post since first grade. Also, I was good, but I don’t know about Division I good. So that was out. I visited a couple schools in Nebraska that were Division III and NAIA, and while the coaches were nice and the teams were great, Nebraska wasn’t

exactly calling my name. At this point in my college search, it was April of my senior year and I gave up on the only dream I had at the time. I decided I would go to community college, get a job and save some money. I never even considered UCCS. I have lived in Colorado Springs my whole life and it never made an impression on me as a real university. That changed at the beginning of May when athletic director Steve Kirkham came to my league’s first ever all-star game. He didn’t even come to watch the girls; he came to watch the boys but managed to catch our game as well. When I got a call from Corey Laster, the women’s head coach at the time, I was a bit shocked. Of course I had considered Division II, but at Colorado Mesa, CSU-Pueblo and Adams State. But something held me back from each, whether it was not having my major, not having a spot for me or a psychotic coach. Like I said, I had given up. The call from Coach Laster was rain in my desert. My college career did not turned out like I hoped, going through two ACLs and menisci tears and tearing all my femur cartilage. But I would not change a single thing. I have become a part of something that has grown me more painfully and effectively than anything else in my life.

For my alumna teammate Kellie Krueger, coming to UCCS was a big change from Stony Brook University in New York. While Stony Brook was Division I, her team was not very good and their coach made basketball miserable for Krueger. She came to UCCS because it was closer to her home in Oregon and to play I have become a part of something that has grown me more painfully and effectively than anything else in my life. on a competitive team. The facilities, gear and attention to student-athletes were the biggest differences for Krueger. “At the (Division I) level, athletic departments have a much bigger budget than at a (Division II) level,” Krueger said. “So the gear was pretty much endless (…) the facilities were superior. The weight room especially was a lot nicer.” But while UCCS athletes may not get the same amount of benefits as Division I players, Krueger thinks there is no difference in the level of play. “I feel like the practices and the games were just as intense at a (Division II) level as they were at a (Division I) level. But when it came to the two different conferences I was in, the RMAC was way more competitive.” Former Mountain Lion and now

Colorado Buffalo Derrick White has seen a significant change in the pace of play after his transition to Division I. “I had to get bigger and stronger to be successful in this level,” White said. “When I first came to Boulder I would get pushed around a little but now that I’ve gained some weight and muscle I’m able to do things I couldn’t before.” White saw another change in the way summer workouts are handled. “This summer was different because at UCCS we were allowed to stay home and work out on our own. I was in Boulder this whole summer working out with the team and getting used to them.” Both Krueger and White said each school made them feel welcome. It didn’t matter that one was larger or a more competitive atmosphere. Each community welcomed them into the athletics family. “Both schools took me in as a part of the family,” White said. “Each school does things differently but I felt like I was a part of a family at UCCS and that I’m a part of the CU family now. No one school beats the other.” While Krueger knew that moving closer to home and into a more competitive league suited her, White didn’t want his game to become stagnant and decided to move somewhere that will make him better. Maybe it is not about whether one is better than the other, but more about what fits you.

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Men’s soccer aims to carry early-season momentum into conference play Taylor Garcia tgarcia@uccs.edu

Peeking out of the construction on Nevada is a sea of color: a shining blue with a flash of yellow, deep green lined by white and yellow, bright blocks of red, white and blue, and finally a sea of blue spotted with four stars. All these flags hang, representing the players of the men’s soccer team, whether they have graduated, are playing in their last year or are just starting. With players from Sweden and all over the United States, this year’s team is no exception to that history. “With our team being so young, this is a group of guys you can get behind for years to come,” said head coach Johnnie Keen. “Our team represents the diversity of the student body at

UCCS and our flags celebrate that fact.” The team had a winning record entering conference play on Sept. 18, after a 2-1 start to the season. Coming off a 3-2 loss to Eastern New Mexico to begin the season, the Mountain Lions defeated nationally ranked Fort Hays State at home, 4-2. A goal in the first half from sophomore forward Jake McAllister started the Mountain Lions off. Sophomore forward Josh Berntsson and senior midfielder Sebastian Hertzberg both scored within 4 minutes of each other in the early part of the second half to extend UCCS’ lead. Fort Hays answered with two goals in less than two minutes to bring the score to 3-2, but junior defender Antonio Roble put the nail in the coffin in the 71st minute and the

Mountain Lions took the win. UCCS then defeated Newman 2-1, with goals from junior midfielder J.R. Calhoun and sophomore defender Conor Langenbahn. While the offense is a mix of upperclassmen and a few underclassmen, the defense has no seniors and is made up mostly of underclassmen. “There hasn’t been much trouble from the sophomores, most of us got a good amount of playing time last year, so we know what we can do and also what the team needs,” Berntsson said. “Concerning the freshman, they are a good group. What I try to do when playing with new players is to figure them out, try to see how they think and play the game, then with time I can try to predict their movements and thought process.”

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Sunset at Mountain Lion Stadium.

Keen knows the experience his offense brings is important to the team and their goal of returning to the RMAC tournament, where they fell in the championship game to Colorado Mines in 2014. After games at Colorado

Mesa and Westminster, UCCS returns to Mountain Lion Stadium on Sept. 25 for a game against Colorado Christian at 7 p.m. and then they face defending RMAC champion Colorado Mines on Sept. 27 at 1 p.m.

Club sports kickoff looks to showcase teams, market to students

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Students from both club rugby teams demonstrate their sport at the club sports kickoff event Sept. 16.

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UCCS club sports hosted their first-ever kickoff event Sept. 16 as part of their continued efforts to market to students not involved in club sports. Held at Alpine Field, the event featured clubs showcasing their sports, along with music from UCCS Radio, food courtesy of SGA and team scrimmages. Mallory Barger, manager of Competitive Sports and Youth Programs, sees the continued growth of the club sports program as key to their ability to host an event like the kickoff. “The clubs that we do have are even more well-organized and well-established,” she

said. “We feel like we’re getting our ducks in a row and we want to share that with everyone.” Barger, who is entering her fourth year with Campus Recreation, said there were only seven active club sports when she started, compared to the 16 now. The club sports that were present functioned very independently, she added. “Now people are buying into the club sports program,” she said. “We’re seeing stronger student officers leading clubs and really dialing in their leadership skills to make their club thrive.” Senior economics major Conner Curtis serves as president of the inline hockey club team, and

explained the challenges the program has faced, despite the team winning a national championship in 2013. “We’ve been successful, but not many people know about us,” he said. That began to change when Barger arrived, Curtis said. “(Club sports was) run OK, but there wasn’t a lot going on,” he said. “She got us to the point where we can put together events like (the kickoff), which is awesome.” “We don’t get a lot of recognition, the goal is to get all the sports recognition and get some folks out to the games.” Junior sport management major Mack Buckley is the inline hockey vice president. “As a transfer student, I was told this is a commuter

school. If you get word out to one person, they can pass it on and it could be a huge impact,” Buckley said. “To have this collaborative event, it’s about time.” Buckley, Curtis and freshman undecided major Chase Stealey all spoke about the challenge of recruiting new players, even at the kickoff, where most of the participants were those involved in a club sport. “From a freshman’s perspective, I wouldn’t have known about this unless I was on the team,” said Stealey, who plays on the club baseball team. “Most students, if you ask them (about club sports), they don’t hardly know,” said Buckley. Barger said that based on

Mountain Lion Connect, 534 students are involved in club sports, though not all of those are active members. The idea for the kickoff event came out of spring club sports association meetings, where club sport officers expressed their need for marketing support. “We really wanted it to be not just club sports people,” Barger said. “Whether you want to play or not, it’s about ‘let’s have fun together.’” “I just love seeing everything going on, you can try whatever sport and people are out here having fun, that’s what it’s about,” said Buckley. To view club sports teams and their schedules, visit Mountain Lion Connect via the Student Life and Leadership website.