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Book Review: Six of Crows

Regis Highlander November 8, 2018

By: Mary Wetterer, Staff Reporter

This week one of the books I read was Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Of course I had to reread it for the umpteenth time and needless to say, it’s still a wonderful read. From the catchy repetition of “no mourners, no funerals” to the incredibly complex character development (which, in case you were wondering, only gets more complex in the sequel, Crooked Kingdom), this book has something for everyone.

Let’s introduce the crows, shall we. Let’s start with the description on the back of the book:

“A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.


Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist.”

Kaz Brekker. “A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.” Bastard of the Barrel. Dirty Hands. The man who is whispered about like a spindle-fingered monster that hides under children’s beds. Does he have claws for hands or are they perpetually covered in blood? No one knows, he always wears gloves. But he certainly has his hands dirty, and that’s something everyone knows. (and I have a charm of him hanging from my purse!)

Inej Ghafa. “A spy known as the Wraith.” Inej is the moral compass of the crows, or Dregs as they’re known by mostly, she has an amazing personality that is unique and inspiring. She is who we all should strive to be. (I have a picture of her hanging on my wall!)

Nina Zenik. “A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.” And the perfect introduction to the amazing magic system of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse! She is a pure and utter icon. That’s it. She’s amazing. Read the book. If you read it while eating waffles Nina would approve.

Jesper Fahey. “A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.” He is such an icon, also. He’s a gambler but it’s not treated as a “wow how cute and quirky” it’s treated like an actual problem and gets dealt with accordingly. His personality is fun and flighty and overall he’s someone I’d love to be friends with.

Wylan (last name not included for spoiler reasons). “A runaway with a privileged past.” The cute soft boy who is also a complete murder boy. Described by Kaz as someone who "looked like a child—smooth-skinned, wide-eyed, like a silk-eared puppy in a room full of fighting dogs." When I first read the book I ate that description up, and I still love it.

Matthias Helvar. “A convict with a thirst for revenge.” He is a very interesting character, one of the most complex yet entirely simplistic characters I’ve ever read about. His story arc mainly consists of him overcoming his prejudices and coming to terms with who he’s become. Even though Inej is the actual moral compass, Matthias likes to think of himself as the moral compass.

With the combination of these six developed characters and the rich world of the Grishaverse, this book is simultaneously character and world driven. But wait there’s more! It’s also plot driven! For the first chunk of the book, Kaz is gathering his team to take on the previously quoted “impossible heist.” Why, you may ask, is he doing this? Money, of course. If you need to know one thing about Kaz it’s that he loves money. There’s a bit of Kaz in all of us, I think. Especially with the overbearing college debts. The world is well-developed and begging to be explored. If you enjoy complex worlds and characters with intense backstories.

Bardugo gave her characters believable traits that made them feel real, thus further immersing the reader into the story and giving them the opportunity to connect with the characters. I never want to leave this world and these characters have affected my life in many ways.

For example, throughout this duology the inclusion of mental illness is not cast in a negative light as it often is. Within our society, there is demonization, over-exaggeration, and even fetishization of mental illnesses, especially within movies and media. However, Bardugo crafts realistic characters that go through realistic symptoms of trauma. The fact that, even while most of them are killers, Bardugo never fell back on the classic “mental illness is just like that, man” attitude. This should be something regularly practiced in society but the fact that it is not causes me to give fantasy authors that do this All The Props.

Six of Crows gets twenty out of ten flowers. And Crooked Kingdom (which I have also read multiple times) gets a preemptive infinity out of ten flowers.

In ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Tags Book Review, Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo, Mary Wetterer
Take a look at all the old buildings now before they are all remodeled! Carroll Hall, 2016 //Frances Meng-Frecker

Take a look at all the old buildings now before they are all remodeled! Carroll Hall, 2016 //Frances Meng-Frecker

Regis University Master Plan update open house

Regis Highlander November 8, 2018

By: Thomas Jones, Staff Reporter
In room 333 of Main Hall on Wednesday September 5, Regis University, in conjunction with MIG Inc, held an open house where they unveiled their ambitious expansion plans for Regis University and talked about what the next 20 years for Regis may look like.

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In CAMPUS LIFE Tags Regis, Regis University, Master Plan, Thomas Jones
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Photo source: politico.com

Midterm Results Make Waves

Regis Highlander November 7, 2018

By: Jack Shannon, Staff Reporter

As of midnight the night of November 6, the 2018 Midterm Elections are settled, and the political stage of the United States has set for the next two years. From the looks of things, it was somewhat of a disappointing night for both parties; the much-vaunted “Blue Wave” of the Democrats failed to materialize on a scale even remotely comparable to the overwhelming victory that had been endlessly prophesied on social media sites throughout the last year, and the GOP managed to lose their once comfortable grip on the House as dems took over 26 house seats in one single blow. This is a fairly big hit to the Republicans, as it means that many of the party’s big legislative goals (the border wall, for example) will likely be relegated to the backburner semi-permanently, because the bill could never make it through a dem majority legislature, andbecause the House and the Senate will be too busy trapping each other in endless political deadlock to do literally anything else. It’ll be just like old times!

While the loss of the House was indeed a loss to the GOP, they did manage to walk away from tonight still in firm control of both the Senate and a solid majority of the governorships that had been contested, preventing the Democrats from playing a larger role in the coming flurry of redistricting that will proceed the 2020 election, which will certainly be one of the most interesting of our lifetimes. 

Speaking of interesting elections, there was one incident tonight I feel obligated to mention; a standoff in Florida about halfway through the night that lasted nearly an hour by my count,with both candidates sitting at exactly48.9% of the vote. It only came to an end when, in the onlydisplay of good sportsmanship anyone’s ever seen from a politician, one of the candidates chose to concede the election to his rival, who had, in fact, gotten just a few more votes then he had. 

Overall, I feel that neither party succeeded nearly as much as they had hoped to, but the Democratic triumph of the House will virtually guarantee that the next two years are interesting, if nothing else. 

Tags politics, National News, Jack Shannon, GOP, Dem
Photographer: Natalie Scott, photo design: Marley Gabel

Photographer: Natalie Scott, photo design: Marley Gabel

Helpful Tips for Healthy (Dorm) Living

Regis Highlander November 7, 2018

By: Kaitlin Wells, Staff Reporter

Living in the dorms is a familiar part of the college experience. While there are many pluses to living in a dorm, they are also a place in which germs and sickness can easily be spread.  According to Princeton University Health Services, colds and influenza are the most common illnesses among college students.  Fear not! Even though you are living in the dorms, there are many ways in which you can help keep yourself healthy.

There are many well-known ways in which to avoid illness, one of the most common is vaccinations. The CDC states that flu shots reduce the risk of infection from 40%-60%.  Receiving a flu shot is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent the flu. This can not only keep you from getting sick, but also prevent the sickness from spreading to other students.  

Although flu shots are the most effective, there are other ways to stay healthy in the dorms.  Ways to keep your immune system strong include drinking lots of water, getting lots of vitamin C, and getting plenty of sleep.  Not getting enough sleep weakens the immune system, making students more susceptible to illness.  Washing your hands, eating healthy and exercising will also keep you safe during flu season.

Being healthy plays a critical role in your learning. Living in the dorms can make you more vulnerable to illness.  Take precautions to keep your body healthy and the people around you healthy.  Don’t let the flu get in the way of your education!

            

Tags Student Health, Kaitlin Wells, Dorm Living, Self Care
Photo source: spiritedwellbeing.com

Photo source: spiritedwellbeing.com

Activism for Introverts

Regis Highlander November 7, 2018

Even the reserved and quiet can make a difference.



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Tags Social Justice Week, Allison Upchurch, Campus Life, Social Justice, Activism, Introverts
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Birds Be Flocking

Regis Highlander November 6, 2018

A migration of birds unlike any other.

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Tags Julia Venuto, trending, campus news, transportation
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