On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 15, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Kombucha, anyone? Last spring’s transition from Sodexo’s contract food service with the university to UCCS Dining Services altered menus, food options and student employment opportunities. Director of Food Services Mark Hayes, collaborated with Russ Saunkeah, executive chef and associateContinue reading "On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo"

The Lighthouse Girl

There was once was a little girl, raised in the Village. The Village was a utopia, walled off for protection and insulated from the world. Even the families in the girl’s section of the Village did not see each other very often, but lived peaceably, like hermits, in accordance with the Code. When the girlContinue reading "The Lighthouse Girl"

Venus in Fur play, prologue explore humanity behind BDSM dynamics

I originally wrote this review for an introductory theater class at UCCS in spring semester 2014. Content note: kink Venus in Fur was the only UCCS Theatreworks production this season that was performed at a location off-campus. The play, written by David Ives, deals with S&M themes, gender roles, and involves metatheater, but it's onlyContinue reading "Venus in Fur play, prologue explore humanity behind BDSM dynamics"

‘Desolation of Smaug’ charming, intense

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 16, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Star rating: 4/5 Middle Earth-costumed fans lined the hallways of theaters nationwide for the midnight premiere Dec. 13, anticipating “The Desolation of Smaug,” the sequel to last December’s “An Unexpected Journey.” Although the second Hobbit film deviatesContinue reading "‘Desolation of Smaug’ charming, intense"

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ evokes nostalgia but lacks dimensionality

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 7, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Star rating: 2.5/5 For senior audiences recalling memories of the 1940s radio station world and live radio audiences, Theatreworks’ “It’s a Wonderful Life” staging embodies Norman Rockwell-style nostalgia. But for the typical college student with a 90sContinue reading "‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ evokes nostalgia but lacks dimensionality"