Gentrification in North Denver Neighborhoods
Growing up in North Denver, I have watched gentrification blossom over the past years. Gentrification is when the character of a poor urban area is altered by more affluent people moving in. This changes all aspects of this neighborhood and makes it new. An example of this is changing the Northside to the “Highlands.” The problem with gentrification is that it usually results in the absolute uprooting of a community and a people.
Regis University Hosts Annual Event, Trick or Treat Street
By James Ortiz, Staff Photographer
On Halloween night, October 31st, 2023, Regis University continued their annual tradition of hosting a family-friendly, and perfectly spooky event, Trick of Treat Street. This event gives attendees a chance to learn more about the university’s clubs and programs, while also giving out sweets and treats to young Trick or Treaters. The Regis Highlander was proud to be on of the independent organizations to be featured at the event.
Winter Activities Coming to You!
By Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Winter is coming and so are a collection of new, fun, seasonal activities in Denver. Here are some to keep an eye out for.
Colorado Beauty in Canon City and St. Mary’s Glacier
By Paige Robinson, Staff Photographer
Recently I took a hiking trip to Royal Gorge in Canon City and in St. Mary’s Glacier. Both locations offered beautiful sceneries.
Ghosts in the Garden
By Austin Price, Editor in Chief
Alright everyone, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Well, it’s the moment I’ve been waiting for anyways. After a month of our special Spooky Series, it’s time for the grand finale. And after a month of crime reporting and storytelling, of legend seeking and secret exposing, and of tradition telling and origin exploring, it’s time to review an actual, haunted, thrilling, and completely creepy event that happened here in our very own, Denver Colorado. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you an honest, raw, and intense review of the Denver Botanical Gardens Halloween Event, Ghosts in the Garden.
Battleship on Regis Campus
By James Ortiz, Staff Photographer
On September 7th, 2023, Regis University hosted its annual event, Battleship. With inflatable pools, food vendors, and plenty of water, Battleship offers Regis students a fun, stress relieving experience to cool off in the hot fall of Colorado.