Located in Waubay, South Dakota, the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) had their annual conference for the North Wind Region. This region includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. This was a place for climate activists to come together, have conversations, and listen to speakers. The speakers talked about Geothermal Energy, Copper Mining, Agro Farming and Silvopasture, Carbon Taxing, and so much more.
Read MoreDr. Rivarola is a beloved biology faculty member here at at Regis. Her dad, Alberto, is 74 years old and lives in Ayacucho, a small town in the Buenos Aires province, Argentina. He began to work after finishing elementary school at age 12. He helped his family and worked all his life until he retired at the age of 68. Nevertheless, his current pension/retirement payment is less than 125 dollars per month. In his fifties, he attended high school for adults from 6pm-11pm for three years. He graduated with the highest score in his class! He is a father of four (Alejandra, Braulio, Victoria, and Dr. Rivarola) and grandfather of eight (Leandro-27, Pilar-23, Nicolasa-14, Vicente-19, Jacinta-16, Ignacio-8, Isabela-13, and Antonia-5, these last two are Dr. Rivarola’s daughters). He has been married for 53 years (but they began dating when they were 12 or 13 years old; both are the same age). He loves cooking, spending time with family and friends, traveling, dancing, reading, music, taking walks with his dog, and singing.
Read MoreIf you had told me last fall that after one year of college, I would become the Editor in Chief of Regis University’s student-run publication, the Highlander, I would’ve thought you were crazy. But yet, here I am, taking on a coveted role that I am honored to have.
Read MoreThis year Regis had the pleasure of hosting the Denver Mayoral Debate on February 9, the debate featured 16 candidates all of whom were given a platform to state why they are the best candidate for mayor. The event was hosted in the Regis recital hall, filled with Denver residents of wide-ranging demographics. As the event got underway, President Aceves gave a quick address to the audience thanking everyone for their attendance and the candidates for their participation. The debate format was distinct, as there were a variety of categories with a few questions and a number of candidates were called upon at random to answer each question. On top of this, candidates were each given three rebuttal cards that they could use when they deemed necessary.
The first category addressed in the debate was the cost of housing as Denver has become increasingly expensive. In response, the candidates proposed a variety of different policy changes such as rent control, rent assistance, and increasing worker rights in an attempt to help Denverites accumulate more wealth. One of the most controversial topics introduced in the debate was that of houselessness which has been on the rise in Denver for a number of years. The candidates had an assortment of different takes on this such as having more of a focus on mental health and addiction services with the aim of creating stability, proposing that the city should invest in smaller housing units for individuals experiencing homelessness, and reevaluating where our tax money is going and repurposing that money. On the contrary, some candidates proposed that we should enact a camping ban as it creates an unsafe environment in the inner city.
Another fascinating topic that was touched on was the recent increase in population that Denver has been experiencing as people have been moving in from out of state. This is a relevant issue as Denver's infrastructure can’t support this influx of people. The candidates had varying ideas, most of which were centered around plans to improve infrastructure either by instituting more bike lanes or linking it to other issues such as Denver becoming increasingly overpriced and climate change. On the topic of climate change, the candidates all acknowledged the issue and stressed its importance, some even going so far as to call it a public health issue. In turn, they proposed solutions such as getting rid of fossil fuels, resorting to other forms of electricity, and holding corporate entities accountable as they disproportionately pollute our state.
The debate gave us a sneak peek as to who the future and current leaders of our city are as we will surely see their names topping headlines for a number of years to come. Furthermore, we also received insight into the issues that matter to Denverites as the questions were all submitted by Denver residents who took the time to submit questions that matter most to them. Lastly, this debate gave us a chance to envision what the future holds for our great city.
Health Fairs by 365 Health, formerly 9Health Fair, are back this March through mid-May at more than 40 locations across Colorado, and students, faculty and staff of and residents around Regis University will be able to receive access to free and affordable preventive health screenings and resources on Saturday, March 11 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Peter Claver Hall located at 3333 Regis Blvd. in Denver.
“Preventive health care is essential for maintaining good health, disease and illness prevention, and early detection and diagnosis when treatment is easier and more effective,” said Gary Drews, CEO of 365 Health. “Last year alone saw nearly half of all adults and roughly two-thirds of uninsured people in Colorado postpone medical care, according to the Colorado Health Foundation. A health fair is typically the best and lowest cost option to deliver preventive health care and improve equitable access and health outcomes.”
The free and affordable, low-cost health screenings offered at Health Fairs by 365 Health vary from site to site but can include blood pressure, vision, dental, stress and more. For more information about the Regis University health fair and the available screenings that will be offered, or to make an appointment, visit
https://365health.org/health-fairs/spring/653/screenings.
While walk-up screenings will be accepted, registering ahead of time is recommended. Medical professionals will be onsite to offer advice and assistance and help participants to decide which screenings are right for them.
“Our community-based health fairs and the free and affordable health screenings that are available are a necessary resource not only for Coloradans who lack access to preventive health care, but also those who have high deductible insurance plans or no insurance at all,” added Drews.
For those unable to attend a health fair, 365 Health and Quest Diagnostics have partnered to offer the same affordable health screenings at Quest Diagnostics Lab Patient Centers (PSC) located across Colorado. No doctor’s visit or insurance is needed.
Each year, 365 Health relies on the dedicated support of volunteers to offer free and affordable health screenings and help improve health awareness. Those interested in volunteering for a community health fair are encouraged to visit https://365health.org/volunteer-1/.
True crime enthusiasts are so common in today’s day and age that we have a name for ourselves: murderinos. According to Urban Dictionary, a murderino is defined as “A person who is interested in, especially obsessed with, murders. Including serial murderers, spree killers and rage/thrill killers.”
I think this definition describes me well and it’s comforting to know there are other true crime addicts out there that feel the same way as I do. I mean, we’re popular enough to have our own definition on Urban Dictionary, that’s one heck of an accomplishment. Now that you’re aware of our social status, let’s see what psychologists think of self-proclaimed murderinos.
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