Domestic violence, theft and drug overdoses in UCCS crime report

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 20, 2015. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Incidents on Campus One report of domestic violence at Summit Housing Village, one fraud report in Sunset Creek parking lots, one liquor violation in Shavano House, arrested Chase Nelson for underage consumption. April 16, 10:15 a.m. to 10:48ContinueContinue reading “Domestic violence, theft and drug overdoses in UCCS crime report”

New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 13, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Red flag warnings have already been issued several times this month, an early start to wildfire season. The Waldo Canyon Fire and Black Forest Fire burn scars from 2012 and 2013 are still visible from major roadways, and droughtContinueContinue reading “New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness”

Liquor violations, outstanding warrants on UCCS campus and surrounding neighborhoods

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 13, 2015. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Editorial Note: This story contains a clarification from its original version. Incidents on Campus Two liquor violations in Breckenridge, one in Steamboat, one theft reported from the parking garage. April 3, 9:08 p.m. to 10:50 p.m. Parking LotContinueContinue reading “Liquor violations, outstanding warrants on UCCS campus and surrounding neighborhoods”

Designated smoking areas clear the air but some protest stigma

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on March 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Gold and white signs stating “designated smoking areas” along with ashtrays were installed this semester, indicating exact locations where smoking is appropriate. A committee including Ralph Giese, director of Residence Life and Housing, and Brian McPike, executive director ofContinueContinue reading “Designated smoking areas clear the air but some protest stigma”

‘Remapping the Trauma of War’ looks at history of PTSD, refugee immigration

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on March 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor War is not isolated to a geographic location or time, argued a lecture on Feb. 26 titled “Remapping the Trauma of War.” Professor Anna Secor and associate professor Patricia Ehrkamp from the geography department at the University of KentuckyContinueContinue reading “‘Remapping the Trauma of War’ looks at history of PTSD, refugee immigration”