Last October, Regis University hosted it’s annual holiday event, Trick or Treat Street. This event gives kids and their families a chance to dress up, walk the campus, and safely go Trick or Treating on the university’s grounds. Many clubs and organizations, including The Highlander, hosted tables filled with games, toys and plenty of treats.
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On Tuesday, April 11th, underneath a bright, blue sky, the Regis Highlander sponsored Journals & Juice, an event encouraging creativity, community, and delicious lemonade! The Highlander provided Regis students with journals, pens, stickers, tape and all the materials you need to create your own, personalized journal! The afternoon was made complete by delicious lemonade and a photo booth! Stay tuned for more Highlander sponsored events at Regis!
Students enjoy fresh lemonade while making their journals.
Journal making materials.
A plethora of colorful journals to choose from.
Our amazing friends with Pikes Peak Lemonade, ready to serve with a smile.
The ending of a beautiful day on campus.
Members of Regis University’s Black Student Alliance took a trip to Centennial Elementary School to create a sense of belonging and empowerment in young Black individuals. We met with grades Kindergarten through 5th grade and spoke on what it is like to identify as Black, experiences as a Black student, and many more topics. BSA will continue to go to Centennial Elementary every other week on Friday’s to continue to work with the students and staff, and teach more about Black history. We will include more discussions, activities, and games as we continue to get to know the members of this community.
On October 25, the Regis LatinX affinity group, SOMOS, hosted a community event called GOZA, which means “enjoy” in Spanish, which encompasses the main purpose of the event. The goal of GOZA was to foster community and invite non-SOMOS members to enjoy elements of Latin culture they may not have tried before. Various departments came together to help execute the event, including RUSGA, the Spanish Department, and ODEIE. Regis students from all walks of life came to participate and enjoy the festivities. Not only did SOMOS provide music and room to dance, but also an array of Latin food including empanadas, tamales, pupusas, as well as aquas frescas. There was also a spirited round of musical chairs and a pinata! Overall, the event boasted a large turnout and succeeded in bringing together the Regis community to experience LatinX culture.
King Soopers workers, as part of the UFCW Local 7 labor union, have voted to approve a contract with the Kroger corporation, effectively ending their first strike since 1966. The signed contract addresses rising concerns from employees about work safety and wage stagnation. It includes pay raises for all employees between an additional $2 to $5.99 an hour and more full-time positions to be filled by existing part-time employees. The contract, approved on January 24 by 95% of voting union members, also includes provisions for increased safety for these essential workers throughout the pandemic, as well as eventual increases in disability and medical benefits.
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