Campus Chatter: Week of October 14, 2013

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 14, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor What have professors told you that have made you want to rebel? Iwalani Wolff, sophomore, communication I’ve had a professor tell me that if I don’t start my readings right after class I won’tContinue reading "Campus Chatter: Week of October 14, 2013"

Donation-based mini comic con localizes cosplay culture

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 14, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Comic conventions may strain many college students’ budgets, but the Colorado Springs Comic and Toy Convention offers a local, donation-based alternative. The mini con will run from Oct. 19-20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Continue reading "Donation-based mini comic con localizes cosplay culture"

Disabled students treated differently on campus

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 7, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Befriend someone in a wheelchair. You’ll remember the experience. Standing front row at a Lindsey Stirling concert with a friend when the crowd parts for her motorized chair might be awesome, but watching herContinue reading "Disabled students treated differently on campus"

O’Reilly’s ‘Killing Jesus’ provokes satire, debate

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 7, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Following the vein of his two previously co-authored books, “Killing Lincoln” and “Killing Kennedy,” Bill O’Reilly tackles a biography of Jesus in his latest book released on Sept. 24. From the first pages of the book,Continue reading "O’Reilly’s ‘Killing Jesus’ provokes satire, debate"

‘Leaves of Glass’ describes trauma through repressed emotion

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 7, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Strings of white lights twinkle through purple chenille. A bearded man, visible through eerie blue light, recalls a childhood trip to the seaside with his family. Every monologue is delivered in the same manner, often endingContinue reading "‘Leaves of Glass’ describes trauma through repressed emotion"