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 90sContinueContinue reading “‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ evokes nostalgia but lacks dimensionality”
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The Flying Carrot: Food literacy in a bus
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor If The Flying Carrot sounds like a superhero, then its mission is to educate Colorado Springs about food. The Flying Carrot is a collaboration between UCCS and the Pikes Peak Community Foundation. It was founded by NannaContinueContinue reading “The Flying Carrot: Food literacy in a bus”
Student spotlight: Pre-med student balances novels, neurology
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Pre-med students are often stereotyped as being married to their academics and MCAT scores, but some make time for extracurricular activities. Robert Hoyt, a senior majoring in biology and chemistry, currently has a 3.9 GPA, but heContinueContinue reading “Student spotlight: Pre-med student balances novels, neurology”
XS Threadz and Plato’s Closet offer options for fall, winter fashion
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Whether students are looking for business casual outfits for interviews and internships or trendier textiles for falling temperatures, secondhand stores ease budgeting pain. XS Threadz in University Village and Plato’s Closet on North Academy are two higher-endContinueContinue reading “XS Threadz and Plato’s Closet offer options for fall, winter fashion”
‘Happy Holidays’ boycotting is more Scrooge than Christian
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Beware the atheist and militant secularist Grinch stealing Christmas from your children. Boycott anyone who dares to sneer at the words “Merry Christmas.” Each holiday season, ultraconservative activist organizations like the American Family Association (AFA) and theContinueContinue reading “‘Happy Holidays’ boycotting is more Scrooge than Christian”
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