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 associateContinueContinue reading “On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo”

Solar picnic tables pending installation for spring semester

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 18, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor On the first day of the spring semester, students may be able to charge their smartphones and laptops at outdoor SolarDok picnic tables. Matthew Driftmier, a political science major in his second year of a three-year fast-trackContinueContinue reading “Solar picnic tables pending installation for spring semester”

Unlisted ingredients: pre-workout supplement contains meth derivatives

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 20, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Consumers may not realize their exposure to methamphetamine derivatives is not restricted to watching Walter White cook on “Breaking Bad.” Shoppers at sports nutrition vendors may be buying pre-workout supplements with meth derivatives. Since current Food andContinueContinue reading “Unlisted ingredients: pre-workout supplement contains meth derivatives”

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,ContinueContinue reading “O’Reilly’s ‘Killing Jesus’ provokes satire, debate”

Austin Bluffs being expanded along front of campus

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor A key part of widening the Austin Bluffs corridor, similar to the ongoing Woodmen Road corridor expansion, is directly situated in front of the UCCS main campus. Construction began over the summer on June 17 andContinueContinue reading “Austin Bluffs being expanded along front of campus”