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Volume 95, Issue 3 www.issuu.com/regishighlander Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Robyn KellyEditor-in-chief

Here we stand at the end of October, a mere 13 days away from the national

election, with three televised debates under our belts. Regardless of party affi liation, the events and conversa-tions in Colorado made for quite the election season. “We’re very grateful to be here on this beautiful campus, very grateful

to the leadership of the university, to the entire community, to the city of Denver, to the state of Colorado,” said Janet Brown, executive director of the Commission on Presidential Debates, as she opened the Oct. 3 presidential debate at the University of Denver campus. Th e Denver debate was iconic for Colorado, it being the second major national political event (the fi rst was the 2008 Democratic National Con-vention) in the state’s history. “I think this helps defi ne Colorado as a place that’s diff erent,” Governor

John Hickenlooper said to correspon-dents of CBS4 News the morning of the debate. Coloradans came together on the third day of October, regardless of partisanship, for the University of Denver DebateFest to become po-litical participants in one of the most important states in the 2012 election.

DebateFest allowed community mem-bers to meet face-to-face with political action committees, activist groups, lo-cal politicians and major news outlets such as MSNBC, FOX News, CNN and Sirius XM’s P.O.T.U.S. radio show. A chilly outdoor viewing of the fi rst presidential debate on several large screens followed.

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Purple mountains, purple politics“We’re very grateful to be here on this beautiful campus...” - Janet Brown, executive director of the Commission on Presidential Debates

Denver Debatefest earlier this month at the University of Denver

Photo by Allison Dalrymple

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Highlander staff went to Denver DebateFest, read about their adventures there.

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Page 2 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 NEWS

Jessica ZanetellStaff writer

“We are here to serve, not to judge.” Th is motto, set forth by Father Monsi-

gnor Charles Woodrich – commonly known as Father Woody – is the mis-sion of Haven of Hope, an organiza-tion that provides assistance to those in need. Located at 1101 West 7th near Li-pan Avenue., Father Woody’s Haven of Hope has provided shelter and ba-sic necessities to thousands of people since it opened in 1998. Haven pro-vides much-needed laundry service, computer training, tutoring, phone and Internet access, haircuts and,

most importantly, meals for more than 800 people daily. Haven is not an overnight shelter, but it serves as a place where those in need can have mail sent, make phone calls and get information about other resources in Denver. Th e idea for the Haven of Hope came from Father Woody when he opened the doors of his parish, the well-known Holy Ghost Church in Denver, to the homeless on a cold winter day. For weeks, his parish provided shelter to those who did not have a place to go. Aft er that expe-rience, Father Woody created the Samaritan Shelter, one of Colorado’s largest homeless shelters. In 1998, a group of lay Franciscans recognized an additional need for services to the homeless that were

not yet being addressed. Th ey pur-chased a small building on Lipan Avenue in Denver and provided ser-vices to the poor. Th ey soon outgrew that building and began construction on a bigger facility. Construction be-gan on the current facility, appropri-ately named Father Woody’s Haven of Hope, in 2007. Fr. Woody passed away in 1991. Volunteers are always appreciated at the Haven of Hope. Opportunities include serving breakfast and lunch, and providing clothing and assis-tance to those in need.

To volunteer, or for more informa-tion about the Haven of Hope, con-tact Melinda Paterson at melinda@frwoodyshavenofh ope.org, or call 303-607-0855.

Regis in service: Haven of Hope

Regis proudly presents Father John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., president of the university

Sept. 25, 2012 marked a historic date at Regis University as the Jesuit institution for higher

education inaugurated its 24th president, Father John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J.

Sept. 25, 2012 marked a historic date at Regis

Photos by Kaitlyn Strutt

Page 3 Highlander NEWS

Robyn KellyEditor-in-chief

It was a sunny morning, and aft er walking from the University of Den-ver (DU) light rail station to the main campus in four-inch heels and what felt like 80 pounds of electric blan-kets for clothing, four Highlander staff and myself fi nally made it to DebateFest. DU deemed DebateFest, held on Oct. 3, an “outdoor event with food, live music, activities – fol-lowed by a live, outdoor telecast of the debate.” My phone in hand, I was ready to get my Tweet on. All awkwardness aside, I can confi -dently say that most of you probably do not know me, so consider the next statement an open door into the soul of a complete stranger: I live and breathe political culture. Growing up, politics was a common dinner-table topic of conversation, and I will talk about it with anyone who is willing to strike up the conversation. I view politics as a paradoxical puzzle that needs to be solved, and I am open to the challenge. Another fun fact: I am a self-proclaimed Twitter addict. Similar to how MTV’s “Jersey Shore” has guidos, I am a total Tweeto. Th e fi rst step in rehabilitation is admitting you have a problem, right? As a politics-loving Tweeting machine, you can only imagine the jaw-drop of excitement when I found out that the newspaper was invited to DebateFest.

First problem of the day: Th e High-lander is a member of the non-cre-dentialed press, so instead of soaking up DebateFest like a sponge, Lauren, Kelly, Allison, Dylan and I sat twid-dling our thumbs for 20 minutes until we realized that we were in the wrong place. And when I say “we realized” it, I mean a credentialed member of the Associated Press saw the sad, confused look on our faces and set us straight.

Aft er losing our path for a few min-utes, we made it to DebateFest – or what was going to be DebateFest in a matter of four hours.

Some perks of arriving early? We were in the crowd for MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Show.” “Crowd” is a relative term – if not for the High-lander, there would be two people there., We were invited to participate in the Sirius XM Pete Dominick show (more on that later), and I was able to scope out my future husband (why yes, I am talking about the sev-eral attractive secret service men who were on duty). Aft er unsuccessfully trying not to look like idiots on national television, the gang and I strolled the perimeter, running into various forms of street art (okay, you caught me – pave-ment adorned with sidewalk chalk). Regardless of party affi liation, the phrases written all over DebateFest were comical and appropriate for all.

We were then swift ly kicked out of DebateFest for a half hour so the National Guard could sweep the area. My mind channeled my inner Steph-anie Tanner (of “Full House” fame), crossing my arms over my chest and lamenting, “How rude!” Th at senti-ment quickly washed away when Yelp told me that Jimmy John’s was nearby (yes, I am completely addicted to technology). For the fi ve Highlanders, this was no ordinary sandwich run. Not only did we run into petitioners from Greenpeace and the Libertarian party, but Dylan struck up conversa-tion with Anders, a Norwegian news correspondent and DIY master (he was anchor and cinematographer of

his program, thanks to a heavy-duty tripod). Th e rest of the pack soon followed, and we began learning the political and media-based diff er-ences between the United States and Norway. One thing I learned that day about Dylan, sports, health & wellness intern for the Highlander, is that he is great at making friends – Th e buddy-buddy conversation did not stop with Anders, as it extended into the sphere of national radio.

Pete Dominick is a stand-up co-median of 15 years and the host of “Stand up! with Pete Dominick” on SiriusXM124, a political news and opinion station. He surveyed a small crowd of college students, the Highlander representatives included, about hot topics including marijuana legalization, reproductive rights and the economy with a direct link to domestic policy. Dominick quickly found a target in speaking with and about Dylan, peg-ging him as a marijuana supporter before even hearing his statement. Dylan took to the spotlight well, and when I was not laughing hysterically at the banter between the radio host and our own Highlander writer, I was playing mama bear, constantly reminding everyone not to include

particular comments on the air. We then explored the various booths that were set up for public in-teraction. Among them were various activists, Political Action Commit-tees and DU-based law and graduate school organizations. We enjoyed vis-iting each booth and learning about the issues that Denver cares about most, all while enjoying cupcakes and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Aft er spending most of the day bombarded by many messages, we

decided to take a break in a shady area of grass, unload the events of the day and prepare ourselves for a musi-cal performance by Denver’s own, Th e Lumineers. Texting and Tweeting away, it took me a couple of minutes to realize the

swarm of people headed in our direc-tion. MSNBC news correspondent, Chris Matthews, was a mere 15 feet away, headed to his set to prepare for his next show. And Dylan was off , at-tempting to make another friend. While we originally thought that we were granted entry into the actual presidential debate, we quickly found out that this was not the case. Al-

though it was disappointing news, it does not change the wonderful experience (or the secret service eye candy) I encountered at DebateFest. Th e sun was setting, and the wind picked up as a group of Libertarian and Green Party protesters made their way down University Blvd.

Even though the debate was going on inside of Magness Arena, it was almost more exciting to be outside those doors, experiencing politics in action. For this politics-obsessed student, DebateFest was more than I could have ever dreamed of, and it was an event whose memories, thanks to Twitter, will last longer than my lifetime (and my painful shoe collec-tion).

A Twitter story: DebateFest through social media

Dylan relishes his newfound fame with “Stand up!” correspondent, Alfred Schulz.

Photo credit: Pete Dominick via the @PeteDominick Twitter account.

First Tweet of the day: “Checking in at credentials. History in the making! #DenverDebate”

@robynkelly08

“Not-so subliminal chalk mes-sages: ‘Obama 4 yo mama.’ Th ank you, DU. I will consider that. #DenverDebate”

@robynkelly08

“Scratch that. Moving onward! #DenverDebate”

@robynkelly08

“Th e semi-famous and possibly semi-stoned Dylan w/ @alfredschulz. #DoubleHipsters #DebateFest #DebateDenver”

@PeteDominick

@robynkelly08

“Fun fact of the hour: Dylan made friends with Chris Matthews’ body guard. #DenverDebate”

“Heels are off , tea is steeping. It is a great day to be a Denverite. #DenverDebate”

@robynkelly08

Page 4 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 SPORTS

Kendra TyboroskiSports, Health & Wellness editor

Th is year at Regis University, there is a new and incredibly

student-specifi c department: Th e De-partment of Wellness and Recreation, which off ers many options for stu-dents. Debbie Guenthe, the director of wellness and recreation, answers a few questions about what this new program will off er to Regis students.

How did this new program come about? Th is new department was created to pull some programs from Student

Activities and Counseling and Per-sonal Development and locate them within one department in the Coors Life Directions Center. Th is reorga-nization will enable Student Activi-ties and Wellness and Recreation to devote time, energy and resources to existing and new projects. Well-ness and Recreation hired two new staff members, Brian Anderson and Debbie Guenther, and “stole” Mar-gie Rodgers from Student Activities to create a Wellness and Recreation professional staff dedicated to and passionate about health, fi tness, well-ness and recreation.

What does the department of well-ness and recreation off er for Regis Students? What are some new ad-

ditions for students that were not there the last year? Th e new department includes the bike program, CHOICES peer educa-tors, club sports, the Fitness Center, informal recreation, intramural sports and the Outdoor Adventure Program. New additions for this year include training students to become certi-fi ed in group fi tness instruction and personal training, more wellness pro-gramming on campus (sleep, relax-ation, alcohol awareness and sexual assault prevention), a couch-to-5k running program and more. We will continue to expand programming in the years to come, and we welcome ideas and input from students, fac-ulty and staff .

Who can create a club team, and how does he or she go about it? Any student can create a club sport team by fi nding at least 10 classmates interested in joining the team. Th en, he or she should contact Margie Rodgers at 303-964-6065 or mrodg-ers002@regis.edu to get the appropri-ate paperwork for creating a Club Sport team.

For more information, or to provide ideas to the department, visit:Coors Life Directions Center, Room 118www.regis.edu/wellnesswellness@regis.edu303-458-4941

New department of Wellness & Recreation

Tanner StuhrStaff writer

“Regis University goes undefeated in football again this year” would be a nice statement to hear on occa-sion. As most of the student body is aware, Regis does not have a football team. However, there are quite a few students who would love to see the reinstatement of such a team. Junior Stephen Knapp would like the school to have a football team and thinks they would be pretty talented. “All of the people who play Rugby would be good at football, and we would have a lot of people,” he said. As a former football player, Knapp expressed interest in being part of the team if Regis had one. One way Knapp gets his football fi x is by attending other college teams’ games. “I went and visited two other schools and went to the games and it was so much fun,” he said. It’s tough,

he said, because football is part of a college experience. For now, Regis students will have to feed their football hunger somewhere

else. “I love (intramural fl ag) football. It is good exercise, and I play with a bunch of good buddies,” said Clar-ence Wroblewski, a freshman. Knapp echoed Wroblewski saying he also enjoys playing fl ag football,

but feels that the season is too short. Th e closest competitive football team to the Regis University cam-pus is the Denver Broncos, Many

students get their football fi x by watching the team at Sports Author-ity Field at Mile High. Knapp and Wroblewski both love to watch the NFL – Knapp roots for the Broncos and Wroblewski for the Baltimore

Ravens. Th e University of Colorado, Colo-rado State University, the University of Northern Colorado and the Colo-rado School of Mines also all have football teams and are within reason-able driving distance. Neither the University of Denver nor Colorado Christian University has a football team. Wroblewski, a lacrosse player, is an avid fan of the NFL, but says he would root for a Regis team if one existed. Funding is one thing that is possibly preventing a football team at Regis, along with practice and com-petition space, and other NCAA poli-cies. For now, it’s fl ags, other college teams and NFL all the way, ladies and gentlemen.

We have it all (…minus the football team)

Th e insignia for Intramural Sports at Regis University.

Jeremy Phillips Sports information director

KANSAS CITY, Kan.: For the fi rst time in Regis University history, a team has ranked #1 in the nation. With an overall record of 11-0-1 and an RMAC record of 9-0, the Rangers are the only NCAA Division II men’s soccer team in the nation that is cur-rently undefeated. Th e Rangers are fi rst in the South Central Region as well, for the fi ft h consecutive week. Last week, Regis

sat at #2 on the national level, but the 4-1 victory over the Cougars of Colo-rado Christian University pushed the Rangers to the #1 spot. In last Sunday’s match, sopho-more Logan Miller scored two goals throughout, tying the midfi elder with fellow sophomore Martin Maybin for leading Ranger goal-scorer, each with nine goals on the season. Junior Justin Ortinau and senior Mark Kelly also scored one goal apiece through-out the match to bring the Rangers up 4-1 on the day.

Regis is ranked third in the nation in scoring off ense with 3.58 goals per game, while also ranking fourth in total goals with 43, and total points with 114. Freshman Christian Nicolosi ranks 14th in the nation with a 0.658 goals against average. Five other Rangers, including seniors Alex Tarnoczi and Taylor Diem, junior Justin Ortinau, and sophomores Logan Miller and Martin Maybin all rank within the top 100 in six separate categories. Th e Rangers will host defending

national champions Fort Lewis Col-lege at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 19th. Free root beer fl oats off ered to the fi rst 200 fans.

Ranger Men’s Soccer Tops the Polls, Now #1 on NSCAA/Continental Tire National Poll

Benefi ts: • Relieves stress and mild depression• Energizes the body

• Strengthens the arms and legs• Improves digestion• Relieves headache, insomnia, back pain,

and fatigue• Th erapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, fl at feet, sciatica

John TurtleStaff writer

Send in your health questions to highlander@regis.edu, and

each week, Phar-mD candidate 2013 of the Academy of Student Pharmacists-American

Pharmacists Association, John Turtle, can answer them for you!

Aft er reading last issue’s column, you might be wondering: Why do I need to get a fl u shot each year? A vaccine is given so the body is famil-iar with infectious viral and bacterial particles. Th is helps your immune system for future exposures. Ap-plying this idea, someone who gets the fl u shot once should not need to receive it again because their body is familiar with the fl u-virus particles,

right? While the thought process is correct and works for most vaccines, this assumption is wrong for the fl u-shot. Seasonal infl uenza (the “fl u”) has quite the fi tting name, being a seasonal virus that begins circulat-ing in the fall months and peaks in January and February. Th e virus is highly adaptive and rapidly changes its genetic structure, so it diff ers from year to year. For example, if you received the fl u shot in 2010, it would not protect you this year, because the virus has since changed, and your body will not recognize it. Each year, teams of researchers collect fl u virus samples from all over the world to predict which types will likely cause illness during the upcoming fl u sea-son. Oft en, multiple fl u virus types are found. Manufacturers combine them into one vaccine so only one fl u shot is necessary to protect against the most infectious types in a given year. Remember, aft er receiving a fl u shot, it takes the body two weeks to build the protection that will last all fl u season. Th e earlier you get a fl u shot, the better!

Page 5 Highlander HEALTH

Your yoga pose of the week

Yoga Pose info courtesy of www.yogajournal.com

Ask the health writer:Flu vaccine

Photo by Kaitlyn Strutt

Moving past the “mid-semester blues”Hope McGeheeStaff writer

Th e brisk October weather brings a chill to the fall semester; tests and assignments are beginning to pile up. While some of us embrace the cold, for others, like myself, it can seem like an unwelcomed guest soon to make a permanent home when win-ter falls upon us. Th e combination of stress and temperature change can put anyone in a funk. To com-bat these mid-semester blues, put

yourself in a positive state of mind that lift s your spirit with things that warm your mind and body. Drink some of your favorite tea, like chamomile, which can help put you in a place of ease rather than stress, aiding in mental and physical relaxation. Cuddle up with a good read and a fuzzy blanket, or listen to music you haven’t heard in a while. Take the time to boost your mood, and you’ll feel rejuvenated, rested and ready to get back to the books.

Photo by Kaitlyn Strutt

Dolphin pose

Disclaimer: Th is column is not intended for use to self-diagnose or self-treat. Rather, it is intended for the general education of popu-lar health topics. Before taking any medication, or when you have ques-tions concerning a particular health condition, always seek the advice of a medical professional.

Want to be a pharmacist?If you are interested in pursuing phar-macy as a career, tune in to KRCX radio on Monday nights at 8 p.m. for the show “Pharmacy Perspectives.”

Electron micrograph of infl uenza virus.

Photo courtesy cbsnews.com

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will

see it.” -Thich Nhat Hanh

Matt BurnsFilm critic

“Sinister”

Halloween is upon us and for every “Paranor-

mal Activity” and exorcism movie there is one horror movie that is banking on originality over being a well-established series. This year, “Sinister” is looking to be the latest runaway low budget hit, and while it did do well at the box office, it was not a great film. It proved a proficient thriller with the occasional “jump” scare, but it never be-came anything more than that. The best thing about Sinister was its excep-tionally chilling score that combined an industrial sound with ambient noise. It worked beautifully especially during the scenes in the old Super 8 footage. Yet, this is where its success stops. If you are looking to be scared this Halloween look elsewhere.

“Argo”

The biggest issue for historical thrillers is making the movie excit-ing despite the fact that most of the audience knows the outcome. “Argo” conquers this issue and more making it one of the best of its kind to come out this year, and a worthy Oscar contender. The true story at the foundation of this movie is thrilling enough even before the Hollywood

dramatization. The movie does a great job of blend-ing humor with intense drama, which helps make the movie less emotionally devastating

than it could have been. “Argo” takes us into the world of the CIA, but, even more so, it takes us into the world of film production. This film also truly cements Ben Affleck as one of the greatest directors with a cata-log of three great movies now under his belt. “Argo” makes me even more excited to see what comes next from the brilliant director mind of Ben Af-fleck.

Page 6 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 A&E

Rating system out of 5

The reel dealNick SmithMusic critic

Mumford & Sons, Babel Released: Sept. 25, 2012

Mumford & Sons released its soph-omore album after the great success of its first record, “Sigh No More.” The British pop folk/bluegrass band’s album, “Ba-bel,” is a few songs longer than the first release and still maintains the band’s integrity with its heart-felt lyrics that were popular with the first album. “Babel” is a great listen for anyone looking to get out of the rut of rock and pop music and would like to begin listening to other genres.

Three Days Grace, Transit of VenusReleased: October 2, 2012 Three Days Grace returns with its fourth release, “Transit of Venus.” This album is nothing new for the band, as it hasn’t heavily altered its sound since its first record. The major difference in this release is the use of electronics in the recording process.

“Transit of Ve-nus,” however, continues the band’s legacy of heavy rock with near-screaming vocals on

every track.

Muse, The 2nd LawReleased: October 1, 2012

Muse, famous for its electronic ap-proach to modern progressive rock, released its sixth studio album, “The 2nd Law.” This concept album fol-lows a storyline developed by the band that references the second Law

of Thermody-namics. Using this law, lead singer Matt Bellamy tells a story about a doomed plan-et unable to

provide for the current inhabitants. “The 2nd Law” is noticeably heavier and more dramatic than past releases due to the use of orchestral sounds and electronics. “The 2nd Law” takes cues from many modern electronic music genres, including dubstep and electro-house.

Sound bites

Wed., Oct. 24The Wallflowers @ The Ogden TheaterAll Time Low @ Summit Music Hall

Thurs., Oct. 25Caspa and Flosstradamus @ Fill-more TheaterWaka Flocka Flame @ Ogden TheaterFri., Oct. 26Grace Potter @ Fillmore Audito-riumColorado Symphony Orchestra @ Boettcher Concert HallThe Motet @ The Ogden TheaterDeVotchKa @ Boulder Theater

Saturday, October 27The Motet @ The Ogden TheaterDeVotchKa @ Boulder TheaterBop Skizzum @ Gothic Theater

Mon., Oct. 29Sweet Adelines International @ Pepsi Center

Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler @ 1st Bank Center

Tues., Oct. 30Sweet Adelines International @ Pepsi CenterBob Dylan and Mark Knopfler @ 1st Bank Center

Wed., Oct. 31Sweet Adelines International @ Pepsi CenterSkrillex, Kill The Noise and Knife Pary @ 1st Bank CenterGWAR @ Summit Music HallThe Motet @ Boulder Theater

Regis Concerts

Wed., Oct. 24 - 7:30 p.m.Guest Artist Series: Fred Hess Big Band

Fri., Oct. 26 - 7-30 p.m.Music Minor Recital: Briana Huber

Local ConcertsRating system out of 5

Purple politics continued from page 1

The DU DebateFest encouraged col-lege students to vote this November, a vote that is desperately needed in a swing state like Colo. Think your vote doesn’t count? Think again. According to Richard Quest of CNN, Colorado is a frontier state that could play a major role in the presidential decision. Even if you do not consider yourself politically aware, Hickenlooper says that you can still make an informed vote. “You’re going to get a sense of

whose ideas you’re going to like the best, but also as a person, who do you trust? Who can you see being our president for the next four years?”

That is for us to decide.

Redbox pick of the weekMadagascar 3: Europe’s Most WantedAlex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fight-ing to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascar style.Directed by Eric DarnellStarring Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith

Page 7 HighlanderPERSPECTIVES

Tanner StuhrStaff writer

Church attendance can mean dif-ferent things to diff erent people. Ac-cording to the Offi ce of Diversity at Regis, 43 percent of the University’s population identifi es as Catholic. Of the 57 percent of non-Catholics, some chose to worship at other churches and others do not go to church for one reason or another. One option for those who are not Catholic or who do not currently attend church is to fi nd an alternative churches in the Denver area, that fi ts with their current beliefs. One alternative is the Wat Buddhist temple, located just minutes from Regis. Students can learn to meditate from a Buddhist monk regardless of their ideology. Meditation can be a useful tool for all. Th ere are also alternative churches for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans-gender Queer (LGBTQ) commu-nity. Th ere are churches that openly describe themselves as LGBTQ open located throughout the Denver area. Th ey can be found by visiting www.gaychurch.org. Another option? Create your own church. A church in Portland, Ore. is a “skate church” where participants pray while they board. Since there are a handful of long boarders on cam-

pus, a student could attempt to start a club that is similar to the church on the West Coast. Th ere are also several non-denomi-national churches in the Denver area

for Christians who do not identify as Catholic. Th ese churches may ap-peal to students who like to pray and discuss the teachings of Jesus Christ within a less formal setting. If you are not Catholic, do not fret! Th ere are many options available in the Denver area to meet your spiritu-al needs. You can easily fi nd places to worship in a community that is non-denominational Christian, Jewish, Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Hindu or any number of other religions.

Nick SmithStaff writer

By this point in the election process, most of the country and the world are aware of the two main candidates for the U.S. presidency, Democrat incumbent Barak Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. But there are many more candidates than just our Democratic and Republican nominees. Th e United States has well-over 20 political parties, though they aren’t heavily featured in mainstream media. Th e largest of these third parties are the Libertarian Party and the Green Party. In the current elec-tion, the Libertarian Party is quickly becoming the most popular third party with its candidate, Gary John-son, claiming the highest of third party numbers in polls across the country (source: CBS, CNN). Th ird party candidates do not always have ballot placement in all states, but any candidate can be “written in” on a state ballot. A good percentage of the Ameri-can population understands (or has easy access to) the positions of the Democratic and Republican parties. However, little is known of the gen-eral views of third parties. According to www.theihs.org/what-libertarian, Libertarians believe in limiting free

market regulation, a less powerful government, neutrality in diplomatic relations and basic civil liberties such as legalization of same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ rights. Th e Green Party favors legislation that improves environmentalism as well as decen-tralization of government and equal-ity regardless of race, sex, gender or orientation (source: www.gp.org). All of the ideals held by the green party revolve around their environmental-ist and anti-corporate beliefs. Th ere are also other political par-ties that cater to special interests of people, yet are even smaller than the Green or Libertarian Party. Some of these special interest parties include the Prohibition Party and the Pirate Party of the United States. Other parties include the Socialist Party USA and Th e Communist Party USA on the left ; the Independence Party of America in the center; and the Christian Liberty Party and Th e American Party on the right. Regardless of the advertisements and news coverage seen on television and heard on the radio, more than two candidates are running in this election. One might even cater to your political thoughts and needs.

Th e road less taken: Alternative churches

But wait, there’s more: Th ird party political candidates

Gina NordiniStaff writer

Getting lost in a major city is not usually a planned event. Yet, Al-lison Dalrymple, Highlander pho-tographer, and I chose to get lost in

Denver on purpose. Crazy? Perhaps. Th oroughly enjoyable? You bet! We decided to scout out areas

where we ended up in hopes of discovering good spots for Regis students to visit. We hopped on RTD bus route 52, which passes right by campus, headed toward downtown Denver and rolled a pair of dice: A six and a one. So, at the seventh stop, we got off . We were lost…at 16th Street Mall. One thing certainly worth noting on 16th Street Mall is the presence of street vendors. Several unique vendors are worth a stop, including Gigi’s Cupcakes and a superhero-themed hot dog stand. Public pianos are available for use. Perhaps you’ll witness the next child prodigy at one of them, or maybe you prefer to show off your own musical talent. You’ll be sure to run into vendors of the Denver VOICE, a nonprofi t newspaper that provides employment opportunities for Denver’s home-less population. Th e paper costs one dollar and the money goes directly in the pocket of the homeless sales person. With the incredible variety of res-taurants lining 16th Street, the food court is oft en overlooked, but don’t rule it out. Th ere is plenty of variety

found there too. On our way back to the bus stop, Allison and I wandered right into Oktoberfest on Larimer Street. Den-

ver’s annual celebration of German culture features eating contests, mu-sic and of course, lots of beer. Allison and I witnessed one of several Stein Hoisting contests where participants hold up glasses of ale for as long as they can. Five minutes aft er the clock started, the last man standing low-

ered his glasses. Roll the dice. Go on an adventure. See what you fi nd in the Mile High City.

Check out the video of Gina and Al-lison getting lost: http://www.youtube.com/user/gettinglostindenver

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