Asian Student Alliance Hosts Mid-Autumn Festival
James Ortiz, Staff Photographer
The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) at Regis University recently hosted a Mid-Autumn Festival on Tuesday, October 7th. Set in front of the Student Center, the event welcomed all community members on campus. The festivities included traditional, homemade Vietnamese food and Korean drinks. Other activities were mooncake tasting, trivia playing, lantern painting, and watching lion dancing.
Hispanic Heritage Month Starts with GOZA, Hosted by SOMOS
James Ortiz, Staff Photographer
SOMOS at Regis University is a student affinity group that celebrates and promotes Latinx culture. To kick off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15th to October 15th, SOMOS hosted GOZA. On September 16th, at the Student Center Patio, GOZA brought the entire Regis community together, to share a meal and experience the beauty of Hispanic and Latinx culture.
Realistic Advice for New College Students
Austin Price, Editor in Chief
The college journey is one of the most influential, substantial, and wonderful times of a person's life. However, it can also be one of the scariest, most intimidating, and overwhelming times of a person's life. And so, as I embark on my senior year of college at Regis, I come to you all with some pieces of advice that are realistic to achieve, and that will help you manage this new environment while keeping your sanity in check. So, let’s begin!
Pizza Picnic on the Quad
James Ortiz, Staff Photographer
Earlier this season, Regis University and Brooklyn’s Finest Pizza combined to provide a pizza picnic on the quad. This picnic was open to all members of campus and was a delicious treat, complete with a sunny sky and warm temperatures.
Destino, A New Organization Coming to Regis
Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager
Destino is a national Latino, non-denominational Christian organization that is a part of a larger national ministry known as Cru. As a campus ministry, Destino connects with college students to build community around a shared faith in God. While Destino is rooted in Hispanic identity and culture, it is open to people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and denominations and has a heart to help people learn about Christ and grow in their spiritual journey.
The Highlander Staff Visits 9News Headquarters
James Ortiz, Staff Photographer
Earlier this month, the Highlander Staff had the incredible opportunity to visit 9News Headquarters in Denver. The visit was a behind the scenes look into a fast paced journalistic environment, fueled by a large team of dedicated creatives, wanting to bring news to viewers with accuracy and credibility. With this trip, the Highlander staff witnessed live interviews and toured the sets where the morning news is filmed.