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. 

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Casino Night Serves as a Featured Event for Ranger Week

James Ortiz, Staff Photographer

Regis University’s signature end of semester celebration, Ranger Week, spanned throughout the second week of April, 2025. On April 8th, in the Student Center Walker’s Pub, Casino Night, a fan favorite, took place. The event was one of competition, laughter, bonding, and excitement. It gave students a well-deserved break from the chaos of upcoming finals and the overall stress of life. Students enjoyed games including poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette, all of which were accompanied by amazing prizes.

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New Paradigm Dance Theater Prepares for Performance at Regional Dance America

Austin Price, Editor in Chief

DENVER, CO, Apr. 25, 2025 - New Paradigm Dance Theater (NPDT) recently convened for their adjudication. In anticipation of NPDT’s Youth Company performing at Regional Dance America (RDA)’s MidStates Festival, the company came together to present five choreographic works. Led by NPDT’s Co-Artistic Directors, Julia Wilkinson Manley and Chris Harris, the company shared their work from the season, in an informal rehearsal for the festival. The adjudication was hosted in the studios of Colorado Movement Lab (CML).

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Accessibility Day Celebrates Disability Pride and Promotes Awareness

James Ortiz, Staff Photographer 

On April 9th, 2025, Regis University hosted Accessibility Day with games, prizes, and food trucks. Festivities took place on the Quad, and served as a way to celebrate diversity pride, and to promote awareness. The event taught skills and resources to make the world more accessible to all. It was organized and sponsored by Student Disability Services, Community for Belonging, RU Student Government Association and GLOBAL Inclusive Program. 

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High Stakes During the Intramural Basketball Semi-Finals

James Ortiz, Staff Photographer 

On Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, the Semi-Finals of Regis University’s Intramural Basketball teams took place. The game was packed with energy and enthusiasm, showcasing the commitment RU students have to intramural sports. 

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Colorado Movement Lab Presents The Innovators, A Multi-Generational Composition Project

Austin Price, Editor in Chief

DENVER, CO, Apr. 19, 2025 - Colorado Movement Lab (CML) will present The Innovators, a showcase of choreographic and artistic works, produced by students of their Composition Labs. The performance will begin at 7pm, and conclude at 8pm, in CML’s gorgeous home, based in Westminster. The project is orchestrated by CML’s Co-Artistic Director, Chris Harris.

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