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Volume 93, Issue 11 November 26, 2012
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CSM celebrates culture at Diwali Night

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Mines Castle of Cans helps the hungry

The CSM Graduate Student Association (GSA) received the prestigious Member of the Year Award this past month.

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Mines GSA beats out competitors for National Member of the Year
Mark Taylor CSM GSA
For the Colorado School of Mines Graduate Student Association (GSA), a year of successes and innovative ventures were recognized by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS) at the National Conference this November. Competing against top-notch universities such as MIT and Texas Tech, CSM walked away with the highest award: the National Member of the Year. Mines GSA members received three awards and participated in the national conference held at Duke University in North Carolina earlier this month. Each year, NAGPS awards one member school in each of its five regions as the Regional Member of the Year. The CSM GSA was awarded the Western Region Member of the Year in late October. The Member of the Year awards are given based on which institutions best exemplify the values and mission of NAGPS. The nominees are adjudicated on how effectively the institution addresses the needs and concerns of their graduate student body and campus community. The five awarded Regional Members of the Year then go on to compete for National Member of the Year at the annual conference. CSM went head-to-head with the University of Cincinnati, Duke University, Texas Tech, and MIT for the overall Member of the Year. After each institution presented the accomplishments of their graduate government, judges unanimously announced CSM as the National Member of the Year. To close out the awards, an NAGPS Presidents Award was also given to former GSA President Zach Aman for individual efforts and service to the organization. The CSM GSA is a dynamic group of leaders, and their competitiveness in winning the National Member of the Year award is a testament to their drive and spirit of service for students. I am proud to have worked with them this year, and appreciate their dedicated service to students at CSM and across the country, said Matt Cooper, President of NAGPS. At the National Conference, graduate government leaders represented over 70 institutions from across the nation. Topical sessions ranged from Using Data to Drive Institutional Change to Enhancing the Graduate Experience through Entrepreneurship. CSM partnered with Arizona State University to deliver a topical session dealing with state-level organization. Amanda Meier, Social Chair for the GSA, said, The topical sessions were very insightful for our GSA; it was very interesting to see how certain goals are shared by a multitude of member institutions. Im very excited and proud that our organization and institution was recognized with this award. It is a great, tangible representation of the work we put toward GSA and NAGPS over the past year, said Nikko Collida, GSA Treasurer and NAGPS Western Regional Chair. Three notable accomplishments of the 2011-2012 GSA Council are the Graduate Continuance Fellowship, the Conference on Earth & Energy Research (CEER), and the 2012 Graduate Leadership Summit. The implementation of the Graduate Continuance Fellowship grant program helps cover tuition and living expenses for late-term graduate students who unexpectedly lose their primary funding source. The graduate research fair

Mines V-ball advances to RMAC Finals

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was transformed into the innovative CEER, which features graduate student presenters from multiple universities. CEER now offers an online judging system that allows presenters to receive real-time feedback on their presentation style, encouraging continual development of communication skills. Through Alumni, industry, and government participation, CEER fosters interaction amongst young and veteran scientists alike. This past summer, the CSM GSA planned and hosted the first-ever NAGPS Graduate Leadership Summit where strategic planning and effective goal setting were the key concepts of breakout sessions.
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The Hostess Twinkie crisis escalates

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FEMA alerted for Black Friday

Mines graduate students traveled to Duke University in North Carolina to attend the NAGPS conference.

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Montreal, Canada - Why do people naturally tend to prefer musical harmonies to the sound of dissonance? This question has baffled audiologists and acousticians for as long as they have been studying the human ear and the way sound interacts with it. Continued on page 3

Josh Kleitsch, Staff Writer

Cambridge, Massachusetts - Astronomers have long sought an explanation as to why planets often have axes that are tilted from their orbital plane. In the case of the Earth, its axis is 23 degrees from vertical, which causes there to be seasons. Continued on page 3

Dallas, Texas - Artificial smart muscles could potentially solve numerous problems. The ability to build an artificial muscle that could replace a severely damaged or missing muscle in the human body would be of great benefit in medical applications, as well as robotics and other sectors. Continued on page 3

Princeton, New Jersey Droughts across the globe have not increased at nearly the rate researchers predicted back in the 1970s and 80s, according to a new study by hydrologists at Princeton University. Continued on page 3

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Headlines from around the world

Arnaud Filliat, Asst. Copy Editor
Israel is prepared to substantially broaden its operation in the Gaza strip, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. President Barack Obama fully supports Israels right to defend itself and called for an end to the firing of missiles into Israel by militants inside the Gaza strip. On Sunday at about 10:30 am at least one missile was intercepted by Israels anti-rocket defense system over the center of Tel Aviv. 15-year-old Chloe Rodriguez of southern France was found in Germany tied up in the trunk of a car Friday afternoon after police stopped her kidnapper during a routine traffic stop. She was held captive for seven days, during which she did not try defy the mans orders for fear of being killed. The kidnapper is now detained in a German jail. Large amounts of chemicals used for making bombs and explosive devices were found Friday afternoon at the home of a New Jersey doctor. Roberto Riviera of Ridgewood faces several charges, including possession of a destructive device and recklessly creating a risk of widespread injury. His bail has been set at $1 million. Last week in Jordan about 2,000 people called for the removal of Jordans King Abdullah at a rally in downtown Amman protesting fuel price hikes. The crowd chanted, The people want the downfall of the regime. Police said they used tear gas to disperse anyone who attacked government property. The countrys main opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, called for people to take to the streets and protest the unfairness of the regime. The Jordanian king has ruled since 1999 and this has been his biggest challenge since then. Using a cell phone while driving is illegal in many states in the US. But simply using a cellphone was not enough for a German driver last week as he was caught with an entire mobile office in his Ford Mondeo station wagon. The man was pulled over after an illegal passing maneuver and the officer was quite surprised when he found a laptop, a printer, and a medium-size voltage transformer attached to a wood rack set up next to the center console. Luckily for the driver, the police could not prove he had been using the equipment while driving and so he was not fined for the violation.

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The Donkey Kong World Championships were held in Denver November 17-18. The tournament occurred at 1Up Bar in Lower Downtown Denver. It was the second annual tournament; the event was founded by Richie Knucklez in New Jersey to bring a bunch of people together who may have otherwise sat at home alone. November 17 marked the completion of Habitat for Humanitys five hundredth new home in the metropolitan area. According to the organization, These 500 homes represent more than 2,000 adults and children who are currently living in high-quality and affordable Habitat homes in this community. United Way, Denvers professional sports teams, and the organization TeamSmile came together at the Pepsi Center November 17 to provide free dental care for children. Over 300 underserved children were able to protect their oral health. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife employee was injured in the accidental explosion of a commercial firework. The San Luis Valley officer had been investigating an incident in which someone had harassed wildlife with illegal fireworks. Bram Venn, a two-year-old boy was hit and killed in the Aspen Grove shopping center parking lot November 17. Emergency crews worked quickly to save the child, but were unsuccessful.

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ality that many planets are born in multi-stellar environments. This means that the planet was born amongst a group of stars, and that as the stars migrated apart, the planets axis tilted due to the massive gravitational pull of the multiple stars. Princeton, New Jersey Back when the idea of climate change and global warming were first introduced, the primary method for predicting drought was the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), which compares the amount of precipitation in a region to total moisture lost. The researchers involved in the study at Princeton evaluated the PDSI method and found that it consistently overestimated the increase in drought severity across the globe from 1980 to 2008 by roughly seven times. This points to a problem in the method, which the researchers said comes from the fact that PDSI does not take into account the variability of evaporation due to sunlight, wind speed, and the wavelength of light reaching the ground. While drought has worsened over the years, it has not worsened by nearly the amount predicted. Dallas, Texas - Last week, a team of materials scientists and engineers discovered a way to build an artificial muscle with the speed and efficiency of a human muscle, but with much greater strength. The muscle is made from graphene nanofibers and paraffin wax. The process they use involves weaving these nanofibers together and soaking them in wax, which causes the fibers to behave like a chinese finger trap; when the wax is expanded, they shorten, and vice versa. By regulating the temperature of the wax, the researchers can control the expansion and contraction of the artificial muscle. Currently, the technology only works at high temperatures, but with more study and experimentation, the team is hopeful to expand the useful range of this technology to include everyday environments. Montreal, Canada - The prevailing wisdom in this field is that the effect known as beating is the culprit behind a dislike for dissonance, but recent studies have shown that beating does not play the role scientists thought it did. Beating is the phenomenon experienced when two musical notes that are very close in pitch

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Continued from page 2 Cambridge, Massachusetts - For the past 17 years, most astronomers agreed that the most plausible explanation for this phenomenon was that the disk of the planet formed far from the star, then over time migrated closer. This theory has not stood the test of time, as a few years ago astronomers discovered planets on severely tilted and even backwards orbits. The only way this extreme level of tilt could be achieved is if some other celestial body had acted on the planet in some way. Just last week an astronomer from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge postulated that the cause of these maligned orbits is not disk migration, but rather the re-

USG talks change Food and dance at the

Aaron Pfeifer Staff Writer
Last Thursday, USG met to discuss two new residence halls, class changes, and parking. Tyler Cooper, Executive Vice President, announced that Aspen Hall will open in the spring semester. Aspen Hall is the newly renovated residence hall that used to be Sigma Nus round house. The leadership themed house will be open for 23 students. More details will follow on how students may apply to live in this hall. Cooper also announced that admissions should be lower next year, returning to the average admittance of roughly 950 students, compared to this years admissions of 1060 students. Over 9000 applications have already been submitted to Mines for next year, an increase of 25% from last year, with many more expected. Alyssa Brown, Faculty-At-Large, announced that the Math department will relabel MATH 407 to MATH 307, along with several other changes to classes and prerequisites. Chemistry will require students to take Ethics earlier so that students may apply their learning to future classes. LAIS will begin offering French next year, for a total of four foreign languages offered at Mines. Brown also reported on the faculty senate meeting. There is currently concern that the May graduating class, which is expected to be the largest in history, will cause the ceremony to run long. As a result, the senate discussed the possibility of holding three graduations, one for each of the colleges. These ceremonies would be all held on the same day, but at different times. Currently students are only allowed to invite four guests and this could potentially also allow students to have more guests. In January, construction on a new Alumni/Welcome house will begin along with construction of a new dorm and cafeteria. The construction is expected to finish by August 2014. These buildings will likely completely close parking lot E. Josh Ho, Institution-At-Large, explained that these lots will close by April. As a result, Facilities Management is discussing changing the J lot to a general parking only lot. This would then require commuter students to only park on the west side of campus in either ford or Q lots. Trevor Crane, Executive Treasurer, announced that budget committee is designing a process to allow clubs, organizations, and individuals to apply for money. The money would be accessible from USG funds, which stem from money left over from reallocations earlier this year. Freshmen President Tyler Courtney announced that the Freshmen Class will be sponsoring Midnight Madness. This event will occur Tuesday, November 27, from 10 pm to midnight following the next calculus exam. Sophomores are currently setting up a Sophomore Study Session to occur December 5 to help prepare students for finals. It is expected that several teachers and teaching aids will be present at the study session to help students. The Junior class is in the process of getting their class t-shirt approved. The shirts will go on sale for $5 to juniors, and will likely be given away for free at office hours or during events. In an attempt to raise school spirit, the juniors anticipate giving away goodies to students wearing the shirts at school events. The Senior class announced a financial workshop that will emphasis mortgages, investing and how to live as an adult in the real world after graduation. The several hour course is set to occur on January 26 with food available. The workshop will be available to 40 seniors and registration will take place next semester. The Food Service Committee announced that the Slate Caf could potentially close from 2 to 4:30 pm between lunch and dinner in order to extend hours in the morning and evening. Students should expect to receive an email later this week to provide feedback to this proposition. Discussion was also brought up that students may be given the ability to donate left over munch money and meals at the end of the semester to charity. Additionally, the espresso machine at the Starbucks in Brown Building is finally up and running. Derek Morgan announced that Jennifer Mazzotta has accepted the position as Director of Student Activities, which became vacant after Marie Hornickel left earlier this year. Jennifer comes to Mines from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California where she most recently served as the Assistant Director of Student Activities. The CommunityAt-Large position will be coming vacant in the spring semester. Students interested in filling the position or with concerns about the school, should contact their USG representatives. Contact information is available on USGs website, http://mines. orgsync.com/org/usg.

are played at the same time. Because the notes are close in pitch, but not the same in pitch, they constructively and destructively interfere, leading to a warbling effect. The new study shows that this may not be why people do not like dissonance. By testing amusics, those who are tonedeaf, the researchers found that the beating still bothered them. If beating were the cause of a dislike of dissonance, then the amusics would not have noticed the beating at all. This means that the human preference for harmonies over dissonance is a result of the shape of the ear canal and the design of the auditory nerve. People are programmed to prefer the sound of harmony over the sound of dissonance, this result suggests.

Indian Festival of Lights

Evan Ford Staff Writer
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, fell in mid-November this year and the Indian Student Association celebrated in style last Tuesday night. The celebration included festive dancing, delicious Indian food, and the promotion of a good cause. The direct English translation of Diwali is row of lights, ALL PHOTOS EVAN FORD / OREDIGGER and Diwali is often to referred to as the festival of lights. The abundance of lights is believed to signify lighting up darkness, and destroying ignorance said the Indian Student Associations Vivek Bharadwaj. Normally, in India, the festival involves numerous fireworks and brightly colored clothing, but the festival here at Mines still reminded the students of India. Bharadwaj explained that the ISA is for anyone at Mines who is from India, or anyone else interested in Indian culture. The highlight of the night included a variety of traditional and modern fusions of Indian Performances, by multiple dance studios, were a fusion between dances presented by traditional and modern Indian dances. Mines Alumni as well as the Mudra Dance Studio from Colorado Springs. The Mudra Dance Studio is a non-profit organization that facilitates acceptance of Indian culture through dance. They stress that the only prerequisite is passion. Their dances involved live drumming, vibrant clothing, and plenty of enthusiasm. After their spectacular finale, members of the audience were encouraged to join the dancing on stage. Everyone who participated was smiling from ear to ear. Dancing forms vary widely across India, and the form presented this Diwali came from the southern coast of the Dances involved drumming, vibrant clothing, and plenty of country. enthusiasm. The audience was encouraged to participate as well. The catered food was authentic Indian food, and included lentil soup, chicken, and curry. The atmosphere and the pleasant tastes of India united the range of cultures of those in attendance. Perhaps the most important message of the night was the mention of the organization, Child Rights and You (CRY). They pointed out that Mines students are so lucky, and you will all be successful someday. It is the season to give, to make someone else happy. CRY was accepting donations that night, and urged generosity on any level. Diwali was truly illuminated by the friendliness and warmth of dancing, good food, and philanthropy. This annual festival of lights is a necessary destination for anyone looking for an unforgettable cultural experience.

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Yann Martels Life of Pi Big remains a a captivating adventure classic film

Emily McNair Staff Writer
Yann Martels Life of Pi chronicles Piscine Molitor Patels, or Pis, spectacular adventure on the high seas. When a cargo ship sinks, the young Indian boy must fend for himself in a lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. The engrossing novel puts an interesting perspective on life. Pis constant struggles between life and death illustrate just how desperate even the most sane man may become in the most dire of circumstances. This brings him to contemplate life itself in both religious and secular contexts. The deep analysis of various facets of life really makes one rethink what is important. Society often gets caught up in material possessions, and Pis situation draws light to more basic questions that modern society often leaves unanswered. The philosophical journey through the story turns what could have been a dark, depressing tale into something that starts conversations. Other than the philosophical ideas put forth, Martels writing keeps readers on their toes. Although the writing itself is not particularly flashy, the story takes many twists and turns. Some of the outcomes are evident from the beginning, but that is part of the novels appeal. The novel illustrates that the outcome is not as important as the journey. Between all of the interesting twists, the story can be somewhat monotonous, but this adds much to the atmosphere. It makes Pis situation more real in the eyes of the reader. In fact, the novel reads more like a biography than a work of fiction. The sheer simplicity of this approach gives Life of Pi its appeal. However, this book is not without its flaws. Some sections of the book have much more detail than necessary, and this distracts readers from some of the more important ideas that Martel presents. If the level of detail was more consistent, this would not be as much of a problem. Another flaw lies in that sections of the book switch between time periods. In the beginning, the time jump is not very apparent and the story is fairly confusing. It gets more clear as the story continues, but it makes the novel somewhat difficult to get into. Finally, the ending is somewhat too ambiguous. The novel ends abruptly without answering many questions. The philosophical parts of the story come together nicely; Pis account, however, does not come together quite so well. Even so, Yann Martels Life of Pi is an excellent book. The captivating story about a young Indian boy stranded at sea explores many deep ideas in an easy to follow format that is as interesting as it is thought-provoking.

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Evan Ford Staff Writer

Evan Ford Staff Writer

Professor brings enthusiasm Locally brewed and excellence to classes

Dr. Paul Santi brings both experience and enthusiasm to the classroom. As a professor in the Geological Engineering department, Santi focuses and thrives upon the success of students. The students in our department get jobs and are happy, and we have the numbers to prove it, he saidi. Santi was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he enjoyed activities such as running and baseball at a young age. His academic journey around the country began when he attended Duke University in North Carolina where he double majored in geology and physics. I found out that geology plus physics does not equal geophysics, said Santi. I attended Duke at a good time; the basketball team was growing and the campus was gaining national recognition. After his bachelors degree, Santi attended Texas A&M University to attain his masters in engineering geology. Now armed with an impressive rsum, Santi began working in the industry for six years as a geological consultant, primarily in San Francisco and Denver. Santi now had knowledge of the workings of real-world engineering, but returned to school once more, now at the Colorado School of Mines. Here, he obtained his PhD in Geological Engineering. Once more, Santi expanded his repertoire of college affiliations as he taught at University of Missouri Rolla for six years. The students there were great, but one of the greatest moments was getting the call that a position was available at Mines. It was my dream to teach here, said Santi. He worked as an associate professor for seven years, and as a professor ever since for a total of eleven years teaching at Mines thus far. Other notable events in his extensive career as a professor are the acceptance of research grants. You work so hard on them, and only 10-30% come through, so when one is accepted it is awesome. More importantly, Santi loves when students he has helped along the way receive awards or publish papers. I love when they succeed because it is very important to them, he said. Every year, Santi organizes a field trip for his Terrain Analysis class, and the students come back from the experience with a shared passion for geology. Santis unique sense of humor and persistent interest in what he teaches makes the field trip, as well as everyday in class, a delight for his students. Santi often boasts about the geology department here at Mines, and for good reason. For what we do, we are competitive nationally, said Santi. He, and other members of CSMs geology department, work together with the students to achieve excellence on all levels.
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Tom Hanks stars in this 1988 classic depicting the adventures of a 13-year-old that wishes his way into his 30s. The movie focuses on simple, yet resounding childhood humor as well as the themes of coming of age and loss of innocence. Additionally, Big was made in the good ol days when one could drop an fbomb in a PG movie. The movie highlights the splendor of childhood, yet accents some of the drawbacks of being younger. Being held back by his height for a ride at a carnival is the last straw for young Josh Baskin, the movies protagonist. He resorts to making the wish to become a grown-up. The plot of the movie seems quite cheesy, but its reputation justifies the plot element of mystically wishing away ones childhood via a magic carnival machine. What makes the movie truly unique is the genuine feelings explored, as well as the lighthearted fun that promotes the validity of the films themes. Joshs journey reflects the progression of childhood to adoles-

cence; there is a long period of laughter and comedic brilliance, followed by a sudden change that makes everything different. The change is forever, and the ending of the film is more downtrodden in comparison to the carefree beginning. This is somewhat upsetting, because during the movie, the entertainment of childhood exploits will lift the viewers spirits, while the somewhat depressing ending will leave a bad taste in his or her mouth. Big is worth re-watching for those who saw the film as a child and is definitely a must-see. As a child, one may have been hoping for Josh to stay grown up for good. However, with the pressures of being an adult, the wish of returning to childhood seems quite appealing. This makes the loss of innocence in the film more gloomy than exciting. If given the chance, many people might be eager to relive their childhood, however, it would not be the same as before. The movie suggests that ignorance truly is bliss. This is not to say Big is a bad movie. The invoking of authentic responsive emotions grants the film its status as a classic and timeless favorite.

cupcakes a treat
Whitney Welch Staff Writer
These Blue Moon cupcakes are a spectacular way to enjoy the local brew. Bake them for a study party or for a new dessert at Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe will make 24 cupcakes. Ingredients: Cupcakes: 3/4 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp orange 1 cup Blue Moon beer 1/4 cup milk Orange wedges for garnish Vanilla-orange frosting: cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice Directions: Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 24-muffin tins with cupcake liners. 2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. Beat together the butter and sugar for about 2-3 minutes. 4. Beat in eggs one at a time. 5. Add the vanilla and orange zest. 6. Combine milk and beer and alternatively add this mixture and the flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture. Make sure to start and end with flour. 7. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18 minutes. Frosting: 1. Mix butter until creamy. 2. Add vanilla and orange juice to butter. 3. Slowly add powdered sugar to butter until the frosting is nice and fluffy. After frosting the cupcakes garnish with an orange. Enjoy!
WHITNEY WELCH / OREDIGGER

Dr. Paul Santi brings enthusiasm and humor to Geological Engineering courses.

Enjoy your favorite Coors brew in dessert form or bring it to your Thanksgiving dinner!

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Castle of Cans event collects food for hungry

Aaron Pfeifer Staff Writer
With almost 4,300 pounds of food donated to the Golden Food Bank, this years Castle of Cans event saw many clubs and organizations on campus making a difference. Order of Omega and the CSM Holiday Food Drive hosted the event in the student center ballrooms, where participants had plenty of room to express their can creativity. The event was open to all campus groups, organizations, and departments. Some of the participating organizations included Blue Key, Tau Beta Pi, Beta Theta Pi, FIJI, the Petroleum department, and SAE. Carrie Eberhard, a volunteer, said, I think Castle of Cans is an excellent way for staff, faculty, students, and the community to work together to provide for those in need during the holidays. Eberhard has volunteered at the event for the last four years, two of which she has helped run the event as a member of Order of Omega. Apart from collecting food for those in need, the event is also a competition in which the competing organizations battle for the titles of Most Weight, Most Creative, and Best Overall Structure. The award of most weight went to team SPE, AADE, ARMA, PET. Honorable mentions went to Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon and to Tau Beta Pi. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship won the award for Most Creative and Best Overall Structure. Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon and team Tau Beta Pi won second and third place, respectively. Eberhard said, Realizing how much of an impact the event has on so many families and individuals is by far my favorite part about being involved in Castle of Cans.
AARON PFEIFER / OREDIGGER

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Local band Churchill is making a change

Tyrel Jacob Staff Writer
From 3OH!3 to Breathe Carolina, Flobots, The Lumineers, and One Republic, many well known bands call Colorado home. Now, the Denver-based band Churchill has begun to receive national attention as well with the release of Change EP. Since its beginning in 2009, Churchill has been successful, appearing in SXSW and opening for The Fray, another local band. Churchill drummer Joe Richmond attributes this recent success to the bands eventual signing with record label A&M Octone. In an interview with news site Music Is My Oxygen, Richmond says that Churchill has been playing in Denver a lot the past couple of years, and that led to meeting some people in the Denver music scene... One of the big things that led to getting some attention from record labels was The Fray having us out on a couple of shows. That led to getting some recognition from some people... [and] that kind of started the ball rolling. As for classifying Churchill, that is surprisingly difficult. A relatively new band, they only have a few songs available to listen to and each song is unique. Still, Mike Morter, the guitarist/mandolin player of the bunch, did his best to describe the band. Its kinda like if Nickle Creek and Coldplay started a band together. Thats kinda what were like. Were a rock n roll, folk band. And when Music Is My Oxygen asked them to describe their sound, vocalist and guitarist Tim Bruns responded, Its always hard for us to answer that because we have a hard time even knowing what kind of music we make, and were always wanting to make something different all the time. Its a hard one. But, its pop rock music at its core. This difficulty in classifying Churchill is probably why the new band is so appealing to a large audience and a broad range of music listeners. The opening and title track to Change EP strongly emphasizes classically trained vocalist Bethany Kelly. This track has been wildly popular on many different stations and has appeared on everything from

The petroleum department creates an impressive structure from their collected cans and boxes of food.

alternative rock to pop heavy radio. The EP then progresses from the rock-influenced Made a List, led by Bruns voice and a heavy dose of electric guitar, to a poppy-folksy-hello-mandolin-this-is-interesting-butcatchy tune with Ark in a Flood. Change EP finishes strong with a duet between Kelly and Bruns in Sing Out Your Love, a song about the end of a relationship. But with such a wide range of genres, this is just the beginning for Churchill. With a full length album due out sometime next year, it is safe to say that Churchill is a band to watch out for in 2013.
COURTESY CHURCHILL

Aspen Hall hosts open house

Ian Mertz Copy Editor

After standing vacant for two years, the roundhouse at the corner of West Campus Road and Elm Street finally has a new tenant. Constructed in 1963, the newly named Aspen Hall was refurbished over an eight week period earlier this semester and had its open house last Friday, November 16. In the spring, the building will house 20 or so male students as part of a male leadership housing theme proposed by the buildings resident assistant Grant Johnson. The open house provided an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to see the interior of one of the most distinctive buildings on campus. During the open house, The Oredigger met with Johnson who said the idea for a residence hall started as a way to de-triple Maple. With CSM admissions at an all-time high, many students were forced to triple up this semester. Johnson pitched the idea for a male leadership theme to Residence Life as an expansion of the themed housing introduced by Residence Life earlier this semester. When his idea was approved, Johnson presented to all male triple room residents, many of whom showed interest in moving into Aspen Hall to be a part of the new community. We wanted it to be a place where students wanted to live, said Brent Waller, Director of Residence Life and Housing. He said, Students want to be a part of leadership. Johnson said that the male leadership theme is based on the five pillars of service, communication, wellbeing, mentorship, and knowledge and that it was his

The Denver-based band Churchill is recieving national attention with the release of their album Change EP.

goal to form a strong community. He wants a group that will better themselves and serve the community and others, as well as being well rounded. To build the community and enhance integration with the campus, Johnson plans to hold family dinner nights, invite guest speakers, and invite faculty to talk with the students. With an expansive rec room and kitchen under the round part of the building, Aspen Hall has ample space to host these events and for residents to relax, do homework, and socialize with friends. The round shape also lends itself to community, as the majority of rooms are off of one central hub, making it easier for residents to congregate in the center. Part of what will make Aspen Hall unique is that residents were not forced to move there. The majority volunteered to come over here, said Waller. We wanted it to be a place where students wanted to live, he said. Waller also addressed the proximity of Aspen Hall to the fraternity houses when he said, We dont want to step on the fraternities. He sees the proximity as an opportunity to work together, suggesting that Aspen Hall and the fraternities could co-sponsor events and interact in other positive ways. With the addition of themed housing and Aspen Hall, Residence Life is working hard to ease the transition of first-year students to college. There are many more options for students than there were even a few years ago and each is designed to get students more involved. With Waller and residence assistants like Johnson, the future for upcoming student housing projects is bright.
IAN MERTZ / OREDIGGER

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The Knight, the Seer, and the Child Naonet

Nicole Johnson Staff Writer
Previous chapters can be found online at oredigger.net Naonet slapped a hand across the surface of the water, dispelling the image from its surface. He sat back against the high back of his stone chair, pushed a hand through the few strands of hair he had left and growled when half of those came out in his fingers. Soft giggling echoed from high above. A smile, or what could be halfway considered a smile, twisted the corners of his cracked lips. He shifted his gaze up to the pool of shadow that clung to the ceiling. Hello my sweets. He held up his arms. Come to me. The pool giggled like small children as bright red eyes blinked open. One by one, shapes emerged from the great mass of shadow and dripped down onto Naonet. They danced across his thin frame, nipping occasionally at the small bits of bone poking through the layer of solid darkness. As his shadow children fell over him, Naonet felt a surge of strength as they melded onto him. He stood from his chair and stretched, feeling the way his new armor moved with him and the unyielding hatred from the souls. He turned his gaze upward and noticed the usual cracks in the ceiling were growing bigger but not fast enough. He stretched out his hand and flexed his fingers. His gauntlets had extended so sharp spikes protruded from each finger. They squeaked like a small animals whimper as he balled each hand into a fist. Excellent, he hissed. A small glimmer of light caught the corner of his eye. Biting his bottom lip, he squinted against the light and found a piece of mirror had been uncovered from the water. He stooped and grabbed a handful of muck and soot, throwing it across his cell. The gunk stuck and plunged the room once more into an eerie reddish glow. Pacing a tight circle about his cell, barely four strides across, Naonet kept flicking his gaze to where the light had shone through. For good measure, he smeared more gunk across the walls. Once he was satisfied, Naonet returned to his chair. His fingers traced the cracks and scratch marks along the chairs arms. Soon, he whispered to himself. His voice echoed back as if it could answer. A small rumble shook the room. The basin of water by his chair bubbled and glowed a ruby red. I wonder if theyll like me. Naonet took his seat once more and waved the basin closer. He leaned over the waters surface and cleared away the fog bubbling over the sides. Four figures swam into focus. His attention was immediately drawn to the taller of the two young women. Her white hair was pulled back into a long braid. As she walked, she kept tugging at the too tight bodice. Her brows furrowed as she nibbled on her bottom lip. The voice he heard was coming from her. All of a sudden he felt something stir from his shadow armor. He watched the four disappear into the queens chamber. He waved his hand over the basin, whispering, Follow them. Watch the one with the white hair and the blue eyes. The queens parlor swam into view. From his limited perspective, Naonet got a good view of the queens face. Anger bubbled inside him until he saw the other young womans face. He waved a hand over the basin and zoomed in on the queen and the young woman. It cant be. The queen placed a hand on the young womans cheek. After so long, my daughter. Naonets shadow armor sprung to life, half hissing and half giggling. Naonet gripped the basin tightly with both hands. My child! Get her, get her! As the image in the basin got closer, the water grew blindingly bright. He felt the sudden pain his servant felt, forcing it to retreat into the darkness. What are you doing?! Get her! The image faded to black as he stared into the bottom of the basin. Naonet shoved the basin away. Who is protecting her? Probably some seer, and shes guarded by Trinity Knights. Ill need to speak to the king it seems like, and perhaps this Brennus could be useful. My Lord Naonet. The voice floated in along the scent of rusted iron. I bring before you High Senator Brennus. Naonet sat back in his chair and watched the pool in the middle bubble and collect into two figures. One was kneeling while another stood behind. Rise Hallon. Naonet looked from Hallon to the figure behind him. So you are the High Senator now? Brennus stepped forward. Yes, and who am I speaking to? Naonet chuckled. Im apalled. You do not recognize me? From a dream long ago, perhaps? Or maybe when you look into the darkness and you see, for a second, a pair of red eyes? Or when you dream and you see a world ravaged by war? That wiped the smile off the spoiled brats face. Who are you really? Hallon folded his arms. Your rightful ruler and master. Youd do well to remember that, boy. He doesnt seem all that powerful, drunkard. Silence! Naonet waited until his voices echo died. Brennus, your work with the seers has not gone unnoticed. Tell me, what do you know of the Trinity Knights? They fought a war a long time ago with the goddesses. Brennus looked at Hallon. But they died a long time ago. Alas the leeches still live, Hallon sighed. And I command them. Brennus eyed the old man. Then why have we never seen you? In fact, why have we never seen this Naonet? You tell me he can give me an army, but how can he when hes trapped who knows where? Who do you think orchestrates the attacks on the outside villages? Naonet leaned forward. Get this through your nave mind. I killed your goddesses, but they trapped me in this hellish prison. You get me out, I will give you an army beyond compare. An army that never sleeps, never feels hunger or pain. An army that obeys without question. You get me out, and you will rule this pathetic world with me as my top general. No one would ever question your right to rule again. Naonet smiled, knowing Brennus remembered those who whispered about the mysterious way he became the High Senator. He could feel the darkness inside the young man twitch to life, pulsing with the boys heart. Brennus eyes were darker as if a shadow had passed into him. You will give me an army? An army... at what price? Naonet conjured an image of his daughter on the surface of the basin and pulled it up so she stood on the waters surface. Do you know this woman? Brennus furrowed his eyebrows. Ive heard she was found in a far away village in my kingdom. They claim she is the Kaitu heir. An heir she is, but an heir to my kingdom. She is my daughter. I want you to find her and give her a sash from your robes... as evidence of your betrothal as decreed by Zurla. When you get her alone, take her heartstone and bring it to me. Do this and my army will sweep across the land and destroy all of your enemies. Do we have a deal? Brennus eyes grew wide for a second and Naonet almost thought the boy began salivating. Naonet had barely gotten through his proposal before Brennus bent the knee, placed a hand over his chest and swore, It shall be done my lord.

The War Z: Fun, but has This week in room for improvement Colorado history
Michael Thomas Staff Writer
Zombie shooters seem to be commonplace these days, but an up-and-coming open world zombie shooter called The War Z brings the genre to a new level. Not yet an official release, the game remains in its testing stage, but is already quite playable. Players can buy the game for as little as $25. One thing to remember if you find yourself in this postapocalyptic zombie wasteland: do not trust anyone. It is the internet after all. The zombie apocalypse should be about frenzied survival, and in this aspect The War Z delivers quite well. Large open world servers can hold up to 40 people at a time, but this number could increase by the projected time of release of Winter 2012. Instead of the standard zombie game experience where guns, ammo, and supplies are readily available, players in The War Z start with no guns and limited amounts of food. The goal is to survive as long as possible, but there are numerous pitfalls. A player must manage their health, hunger, and thirst through the acquisition of medical supplies, food, and beverages. To find these essential supplies, players find themselves scavenging for food in cities. Cities attract other players, potentially the most dangerous and unpredictable element in the game. Zombies in The War Z are slow, and can be outmaneuvered when in small groups. It is best to avoid zombies to limit the risk of losing health or wasting ammo. Players generally consider other players as walking caches for supplies, and kill each other for supplies any chance they get. It is advisable to remain hidden in a town and scope out areas extensively before entering. Sprinting around is asking to be seen, so save this ability for times of need. After a decent amount of scavenging, the players backpack can get full, so finding a backpack with a larger carrying capacity is always a good idea. Guns are even better than a backpack. Even though there is a wide variety of weaponry in the game, guns are hard to come by. They can be used to kill zombies, other players, or merely intimidate others. Either way, conserving ammo is key. If a player finds himself with a decent sized backpack, ample supplies, and a weapon, he should be extra careful. Dying in The War Z causes the player to lose everything they collected in that life, unless they get to a safe zone. Being well equipped requires a long session of searching and foraging, which is not terribly exciting. However, these low intensity moments and the paranoia of being hunted by both people and zombies lead to even more exciting moments when things begin to go wrong. Although some of the bugs and need for changes are still prevalent, the developers have been active in their updates and community support so far. Many additions are forthcoming, such as vehicles and extended character customization. Unforgettable moments can be found in every corner of the many cities on the map (conveniently named Colorado), which establishes this game as a zombie classic. The game is like a social experiment, as players are tested to see how they would react in a dire situation while struggling for survival. For $25 the game is more than worth it. The War Z is playable only for PC at this time, but the game has low system requirements that make it playable on almost any machine. The poor graphics on a sub-par rig do not matter when the gameplay is this fun.

Beat the Buffs

Deborah Good Managing Editor

The Colorado Transcript suggested that Golden would be well night depopulated as every body, big and little, young and old is going to Denver to do his part in cheering the favorite Miners on to victory over their old and bitter rival, the University of Colorado this week in 1907. The paper estimated that fifteen thousand people would be at Broadway park to see the contest. The game was expected to be a mighty close one. Boulder people were betting on the outcome, but The Colorado Transcript considered Mines fans to be too prudent for the wager. This week in 1907, the Colorado Industrial Workshop for the Blind opened in Denver. The home was established with an appropriation of $10,000 from the Colorado Legislature and intended to create a place for interested blind people to be taught trades and secure employment under state supervision. Ultimately, the goal was for people to be able to relearn the trades they had practiced before becoming blind. The shop was to be open to anyone who was at least 21 and had been a citizen of Colorado for

three years. At the Trans-Mississippi conference in Oklahoma, Colorado delegates Thomas F. Walsh, James M. Brinson, and F.H. Newell argued for the states interests. Walsh made a vigorous plea for good roads, Brinson urged the creation of a department of mines and mining, and Newell told of the work of the reclamation service. The Denver & Rio Grande railroad completed their Eagle River Canyon double-tracking process this week in 1907. The Colorado Transcript referred to the job as one of the greatest engineering feats of the year. The track cost more than $100,000 per mile, but was considered worthwhile because it would offer a great improvement, by which trains can be more easily operated over the steep grade on the west side of the Tennessee Pass. Additionally, the United Oil Company found another big flow of petroleum 2,900 feet below the surface in its well No. 372. The strike was in the Bluff Springs district, just south of Florence and was supposed to generate 75 barrels per day. The Colorado Transcript described it as the most important oil strike of 1907.

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2-1 win propels soccer Mens club volleyball competes to NCAA third round regionally throughout the year
Jared Riemer Staff Writer
The Colorado School of Mines Womens soccer team extended their season, beating Metro State 2-1 in the third round of the NCAA Division II Womens Soccer Championship. With the win, the Lady Orediggers advanced to the elite eight for the second consecutive year. This was the fourth matchup of the year between these two RMAC foes, with Metro state taking the two regular season games and Mines taking the two tournament games after beating Metro 1-0 en route to the RMAC tourney championship. The game got off to a slow start, and neither team scored for the first 15 minutes, but after saves by both goalies, Anna Evans buried a Dani Hering pass into the top left corner of the net in the 38th minute for her 17th goal of the year. The first half ended with the score Mines 1, Metro 0. The Lady Orediggers came out physically in the second half and committed some early fouls. Dani Hering garnered a yellow card in the 54th minute, but it had little influence on the outcome of the game. After her shot in the 55th minute was saved by the Metro State goalie, Megan Woodworth scored her eleventh goal of the year in the 65th minute. Anna Evans recorded the assist to give Mines a 2-0 lead with less than a third of the game remaining. The game remained relatively quiet for the next 20 minutes with Mines content to sit back and nurse their two goal lead, the most dangerous lead in soccer. In the 87th minute, Metro States Abby Rolph scored on a penalty kick to cut the deficit to one, and with just three minutes remaining, Metro managed to rip off two more shots, but to no avail as the game ended 2-1. As would be expected when one team is coming from behind, Metro State outshot the Lady Orediggers 16-11. The Roadrunners also committed ten less fouls than Mines, 11-1, but even with those stats in their favor, Metro State could not overcome a strong Oredigger team as the women of Mines came out of this battle the victor.

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Mines advances to RMAC final with 3-1 win over CCU

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14 kills on a .226 attack percentage while adding three blocks on Led by a season-high 20 kills by the defensive end. Senior and Third RMAC Offensive Player of the Year Team All-RMAC selection Holly Jackie Stabell, the 12th-ranked Hutchison posted nine kills on a and top-seeded Colorado School .600 attack percentage in addition of Mines volleyball team advanced to a team-high five blocks. Freshman Danielle Johnsonto Saturdays RMAC Tournament Championship with a 3-1 vic- Hazlewood added 47 assists and a tory over Colorado Christian in the team-high 14 digs for the 12th dousemifinal round of the tournament ble-double of her short career. She on Friday at Lockridge Arena in also tied a season high with three kills and added one service ace. Golden. The Orediggers jumped out to a Mines (25-5) captured the vicstrong 18-8 lead in tory behind set the first set, but erscores of 25-21, The team has now rors by the offense 25-23, 23-25 and 25-21 to record posted wins in 19 of its allowed CCU (239) to creep back in the squads first last 20 matches and and eventually trim victory not via a the lead to 23-19. straight-set win in its last eight con- will face second-seeded Mines would protests. and 14th-ranked Regis tect the early lead and close out the The team has now posted wins in Saturdays RMAC first set by a score of 25-21. in 19 of its last The second 20 matches and Tournament Final. set featured six tie will face secondseeded and 14th-ranked Regis in scores but just two lead changes, Saturdays RMAC Tournament Fi- as the Orediggers trailed for the nal. Regis is currently ranked No. majority of the set before taking a 1 in the NCAA Division II South 21-20 lead. The squad then posted Central Region Rankings while the a mini-run of 3-1 to take a 24-21 Orediggers are currently No. 2 in lead and eventually closed out the set by a score of 25-23. the poll. CCU captured set three by a 25Saturdays match with Regis will be Mines first RMAC Tournament 23 final with a .60 sideout percentChampionship appearance in pro- age a .308 team attack percentage. Mines closed out the match gram history. Stabell recorded her 20 kills on a with a 25-21 victory in set four to .543 attack percentage while add- advance to the programs first-ever ing four blocks and five digs defen- RMAC Tournament final. The automatic qualifier to the sively. She has now posted 10 or more kills in 24 of Mines 30 match- NCAA Division II Tournament from es this season to bring her season the RMAC will be decided on Saturday when Mines and Regis meet kill total to 379. Melanie Wannamaker, a Second at Lockridge Arena in Golden at 7 Team All-RMAC selection, added p.m.

Although some people may know the history of the sport, many people dont know that volleyball was created in 1895 in Massachusetts as a recreational sport for students and businessmen. The game was made as a combination of basketball (which had only been invented four years before volleyball), handball, tennis, and baseball. Following great popularity, The Playground of America Convention in 1907 stated that volleyball was one of the most popular recreational sports. From this point, volleyball was added to school education and intramural programs in 1916. Volleyball uses the rally scoring system, where every point played produces a point for either team. A team can score a point by successCOURTESY CLUB SPORTS fully grounding the ball on the opponents court, when the opponents team commits a fault, or when the opponents team receives a penalty. A fault occurs when the team makes a playing action that violates the rules of play, such as interfering with the net or being out of rotation. Volleyball uses rotations as a positional tool, allowing all players to participate in each position. Through substitutions, the team is able to utilize all players to the best of their abilities. The player who wears the opposite colored jersey from the rest of the team is known as the libero. This player is specialized in defensive skills. This player The mens club volleyball team at the 2012 National Tournament in cannot block or attack the Kansas City, MO.

ball when it is entirely above net height. When the ball is not in play, the libero can replace any back row player. This replacement does not count towards the teams limited number of substitutions allowed per game. In order to win a volleyball match, the team must win two out of three sets (or three out of five sets). The sets are generally played to 25 points, with the last set (either third or fifth set) being played to 15 points. In order to win a match, a team must reach 25 points with a two point minimum lead. If the team is not winning by at least two points when they reach 25 points, the match continues until this two-point lead occurs. CSM Mens Volleyball Club has fifteen members and competes in adult tournaments every other weekend with the Rocky Mountain Region Volleyball League. The tournaments

are played throughout the state of Colorado, at high schools, colleges, and volleyball facilities. Sunday, November 18, 2012 saw the team at the RMAC facility in Wheat Ridge. The teams last tournament of the semester will be on Sunday, December 2, 2012 here at Mines! The team will be playing all throughout the day. CSM will also be going to the NCVF National Tournament in Dallas, Texas with the two womens teams in April. The team went to the National Tournament last year in Kansas City, MO and is looking forward to this years tournament. The mens team is always looking for new players to join their practices; however they normally have tryouts at the beginning of fall semester. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact the club president, Matt Harris, at matharri@ mymail.mines.edu.

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Minds at Mines Favorite video game

Arnaud Filliat Assistant Copy Editor
With a few days off for Thanksgiving, a few more weeks before finals, and the strong chance of one final midterm test, students need a break and something to relieve their stress. To give everyone ideas, this week, Minds at Mines asked, What is your favorite video game? My favorite game is visually NT8 on Nintendo 64 because I play with my brother. Its a racing car/kill car game. Paige Stevens

Grinds my gears
Jarrod Sparks Staff Writer
You know what really grinds my gears? The Bakers Union It has recently come to my attention that Hostess, a brand that all of us grew up with, enjoyed, and cherished, is going out of business. This means that the Ding Dong, Sno Ball, and most importantly, the Twinkie, will no longer exist as we know them. This company has been producing these types of snacks since 1930, so we are possibly the fourth generation to experience their sugary delights. However, this historic dessert has been forced into bankruptcy by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), according to Hostess leadership (www.hostessbrands.info). Normally, I would not care. Unions have been fighting for better conditions for their workers ever since Moses and the Egyptians and the world has kept turning. However, this is the first time in my memory that a union has forced a company out of business with a direct impact on me. Earlier this week, I tried to get a hold of one last Hostess product. I wasnt sure what I was going to do with it, but I was toying with either selling it on ebay, or putting it in storage and consuming it in 10 years, since Twinkies are rumored to never expire. King Soopers had sold out of all Hostess products by 9 am on the day that the bankruptcy was announced. I was disappointed, but I pushed onward. I hit every convenience store in the City of Golden. Nothing was there but the dregs of the corporations product line. I even asked the manager at Safeway, and he informed me that a dock worker for

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them had decided to purchase an entire pallet for himself. He didnt even let it hit the consumer floor. It was time to take drastic measures; I was going straight to the distributor. A snappy lady (which is understandable because I think she was about to lose her job) told me that there was not a chance I was going to get a Twinkie anywhere near Denver. Downtrodden and dejected, I have slowly been coping with the fact that I will never again eat a Twinkie (for better or for worse.) The union members responsible for this have lost in that they no longer have jobs, but I believe that the American consumer is the real losing party. Without the Twinkie, overall national temperament will be down through this winter, and the populous will feel more lost than 2 Chainz rockin only one chain. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what grinds my gears.

The Temple Run because its like every badass adventure movie chase scene, but just the chase scene. So we can just play that all the time and its great. Erica Blair

Registration week a success

Katerina Gonzales Caller of Shenanigans
In collaboration with the registrar, The Oredigger performed a study on the Fall 2012 registration experience. The results were shocking: 81% of CSM students found their registration experience went smoothly and was successful. The Oredigger looked to investigate the causes. Part of the reason for such a great registration process was Trailhead, which was so consistent in the weeks leading up to registration that figuring out classes was not a problem. In addition, the LAIS department added five new 400 level courses so that everyone could meet their upperlevel LAIS requirement. Advisors were especially encouraged to be available during office hours and as a result, 90% of all advisors made themselves available to give out counseling, PINs, and in some cases even brownies. Trailhead continued to work at lightning speed all week with no reports of prerequisite or co-requisite errors reported. All classes had an appropriate number of recitation spots, as every department evaluated the number of seats they would need for every student to take his or her required classes. Mines wireless network even ran to its full capability all week as students registered in class, the academic buildings, and the residence halls without fail. The Oredigger consulted the Physics department on this supernatural phenomenon, and physicists agreed something was definitely out of the ordinary. We have no idea what caused everything to happen as it did, but we believe the phenomenon moves like a wave and has a period of five years, said a member of the department. The frequency of this event makes this a very special occasion not likely to happen in a students undergrad career again. In related news, LON-CAPA had no problem handling PHGN100 and PHGN200 students checking their grades Wednesday, November 14, after their respective exams.

Angry Birds because its the only video game Im good at. Erika Wells

My favorite game is Mario Kart and I always pick Peach because shes a princess and we kick butt together. Katherine Rhinehart

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