The Scribe - 2009 Features RSS

Pick your poison: all about alcohol

The Scribe — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

By: The Scribe

The Scribe does not endorse underage drinking.

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Beer

Claire Nutter — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

By: Claire Nutter

Beer is an extremely diverse alcoholic beverage that can be paired with a cheap, red plastic cup or an expertly prepared five course dinner. This sometimes underrated beverage is initially prepared with four ingredients: water, yeast, hops and grain. The ...

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Scotch

Ben Robb — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

By: Ben Robb

Single malt scotch whisky and ndash; the original, the best. The following section covers, in brief, three areas of the world of single malt: how it's made, how to choose it and how to enjoy it....

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Non-alcoholic drinks

Joseph Ruffini — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

By: Joseph Ruffini

Although few and far between, there are those of us who are unable to imbibe libations as can the majority of the collegiate proletariat. This is due either to age or medical conditions that deny coeds such as myself the privilege of killing brain cells....

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Gin

Joshua Green — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

By: Joshua Green

Gin is a grain based alcohol that is flavored with juniper berries and does not require any aging. It is a distilled spirit, and is most heavily consumed in the United States. Great Britain is the world's largest producer of gin, though the U.S., Germany,...

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Wine 101

Claire Nutter — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

By: Claire Nutter

Next time you're enjoying a glass of wine, but find yourself at a loss when asked anything specific about it, here are useful guidelines that will better prepare you. Let's face it, as funny as it may be to coolly answer, 'smells like grapes,' you'll soun...

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Valentine’s Day: Exploring its Origins

Wed, 21 Apr 2010

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Valentine's Day has a rich and mostly forgotten history, with many different variations on the same few stories. Ancient Roman festivals having to do with romance, love and childbearing long ago took place during February, and later Christian records...

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The Real Valentine’s Day

Avalon Manly — Wed, 21 Apr 2010

By: Avalon Manly

There's this man I know. He's the most incredible person I've ever met. He's intelligent, and kind, and passionate, and insightful, and oh so handsome. He's my best friend; I trust ...

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Obligatory Romance

Claire Nutter — Wed, 21 Apr 2010

By: Claire Nutter

People learn early on whether they are meant to love or hate Valentine's Day. I would estimate around elementary school. Even with politically correct Valentine's Days in place, children find themselves in the position of resenting the popular childr...

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Bayard Rustin: An unacknowledged Civil Rights Hero

Tim Canon — Wed, 14 Apr 2010

By: Tim Canon

If asked to name a prominent player in the Civil Rights movement, most Americans would probably cite Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Some might mention others, like Ja...

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The History of Black History Month: important February dates

Chris Medina and Claire Nutter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010

By: Chris Medina and Claire Nutter

The struggle for civil rights has been a reality for many African-Americans over the past several hundred years. The dangers and difficulties faced by many blacks in the...

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Hope for Homeless Youth

Carrie Horner and Catherine Jensen — Wed, 14 Apr 2010

By: Carrie Horner and Catherine JensenUrban Peak provides shelter and hope for homeless youth in Colorado Springs

Statistics Based only on survey responses, the Colorado Interagency Council on Homelessness found 943 homeless people in Ell Paso County. Of these, 17.1 percent are unsheltered. Of the homeless respondents 31 percent said they were newly homeless, ...

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New goals and promises

Claire Nutter — Wed, 7 Apr 2010

By: Claire NutterExcerpts from Obama’s inauguration speech Jan. 20, 2009.

The state of our economy calls for action: bold and swift. And we will act not only to create new jobs but to lay a new foundation for growth....

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The Cabinet

Claire Nutter — Wed, 7 Apr 2010

By: Claire NutterObama chooses his presidential advisors

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Catholicism

Catherine Jensen — Wed, 31 Mar 2010

By: Catherine Jensen

Catholic students also utilize Colorado College's services. Though there is a Catholic Club on the UCCS campus, group member's use CC's facilities to hold weekly worship and activities....

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UCCS’ top scores through the years

Scribe Staff — Wed, 31 Mar 2010

By: Scribe Staff

Women's Basketball: 2,127 points, 31 games, 1993-1994

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Chosen Excerpts From the 2009 Campus Safety and Security Report

The Scribe — Mon, 29 Mar 2010

By: The ScribeFULL TEXT: http://www.uccs.edu/~pusafety/2009Safety/

Crime Prevention Programs

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Police Blotter Highlights (or Lowlights)

The Scribe — Mon, 29 Mar 2010

By: The Scribe

DISPATCH - DISTURBANCE - GENERAL

Sept. 01, 2009-Tuesda...

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All About Public Safety

The Scribe — Mon, 29 Mar 2010

By: The Scribe

What, exactly, do campus police and the Public Safety Department do, one might ask? Aside from students who have lived in the dorms, this question may prove difficult for many at UCCS to answer. The campus police do indeed have a list of responsibilities,...

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How many handicapped parking spaces do we need?

Justin Case — Mon, 29 Mar 2010

By: Justin Case

Of the approximated 3.5 thousand parking spaces at UCCS, about 84 (or 2.4 percent) are handicapped spaces. These include the spaces at the Four Diamonds Complex, the parking garage and the parking at Eagle Rock....

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