This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 10, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Klingon and Elvish lessons are not just for obsessive fantasy and sci-fi fans. Learning fictional languages and ancient languages like Koine Greek or Celtic dialects can enrich understanding. Linda Watts, anthropology chair, teaches the class the Nature of Language.ContinueContinue reading “Klingon, Elvish and Feayran contribute to increased cultural awareness”
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Missing the mark: Exploring the meaning of ‘sin’ beyond fundamentalism
I cry, Father, Father, forgive meYou say, Child, I already have.- Joy Williams, Beautiful Redemption I pulled back on the bowstring, my arm trembling to hold it taut. My friend Ashley gave me pointers from the other side of the archery pit. “Pull your finger back before you release so the arrow doesn’t catch.” “AimContinueContinue reading “Missing the mark: Exploring the meaning of ‘sin’ beyond fundamentalism”
UCCS neighborhood crime summary: Week of November 9, 2014
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 9, 2014. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Incidents on and near campus from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, 2014 consisted of the arrest of felons, a bank robbery, a man wielding a machete and a possible sexual assault case. Incidents on Campus Nov. 4 betweenContinueContinue reading “UCCS neighborhood crime summary: Week of November 9, 2014”
Nudity on stage: Theatre D’Art’s Paradise Lost retells Adam and Eve story with more vulnerability, humanity
The midsummer air in the upper room theater stifled, and the box office offered complimentary water bottles. I chose to experience the play barefoot. I knew several members of the cast personally or had seen them in other Theatre D’Art productions, intensifying the experience. My friend Dastan played Lucifer, and Dana (per tradition from hisContinueContinue reading “Nudity on stage: Theatre D’Art’s Paradise Lost retells Adam and Eve story with more vulnerability, humanity”
Cashless campus brings change to dining, Sodexo transition continues
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 3, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Hard cash may no longer be helpful if you want to purchase food on campus. UCCS Dining Services has implemented a new “Cashless Campus” policy, effective Nov. 3, for certain dining stations. According to Director of Food Services MarkContinueContinue reading “Cashless campus brings change to dining, Sodexo transition continues”
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