May 17, 2011 Time and time again, we hear the same patronizing justifications from student government leadership. “We do such important work,” they seem to say. “The average student couldn’t possibly understand.” From not releasing their budget, to paying more attention to administrators than students, to these new regulations, CCSGA has shown beyond a shadow … Continue reading →

Few places on earth caricature themselves as well as Colorado Springs. Tuesday’s mayoral candidate forum at the Fine Arts Center only reinforced that image. About two-dozen grade school aged children were dutifully trotted out to open the event with a rousing rendition of God Bless America. Clad in frumpy red sweaters, frumpy navy slacks and … Continue reading →

November 5, 2010 The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear was held this past Saturday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The brainchild of Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart, host of the Daily Show, and Steven Colbert, host of the Colbert Report, the rally was meant for those Americans not represented amidst our divisive political … Continue reading →

May 11, 2010 Co-authored with Elizabeth Findell There are some institutions of higher education where seeking out a senior administrator for comment in the face of a looming deadline would be considered active and thorough journalism. At CC, it’s akin to stalking. On March 25, the Catalyst wanted to give Dean of Students Mike Edmonds … Continue reading →

April 3, 2009 First billed as a multifaceted referendum on the Obama administration, the economic recovery plan, and the new leadership of the Republican National Committee; Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 20th Congressional District has already faded in importance. With another ten days before all the votes are counted, the opportunity for an important … Continue reading →