Humans of Regis: Clyde Johnson

What brought you to Regis University?

I came to Regis University mainly for my major (Health and Exercise Science) and because I felt like a smaller school would be a good fit for me and all those things along with the tight community I had heard about made Regis very attractive for me when I applied. Besides that, Denver is such a lovely city and I felt that it would be a good change of scenery from my native Southern California.        =

What is your favorite Jesuit Value? Why?

My favorite Jesuit Value is Cura Personalis because of its focus and dedication to the whole person. It’s not about your personal success or simply one aspect of yourself, it’s about your growth as a complete person, your experiences that you both enjoy and learn from, and nurturing true happiness for yourself, and that’s why this value in particular has stuck with me.       

What has been your fondest memory of Regis?

I can’t really pinpoint any one moment in particular, but I can say that some of my best moments I’ve had at this school have been when I am surrounded by the family I’ve cultivated here, because no matter wherever and whenever those moments happen, they are filled with so much love and laughter. Those are my fondest memories as they remind me that I connect with so many wonderful people here and they’ve become the moments that I live for.

What has been your fondest memory on the Regis University Ramblers?

Cast bonding. We’re all like a family in the Ramblers and our cast bonding nights are how I got to know some of closest friends.

What are you most looking forward to about this year’s show, Urinetown?

I am looking forward to performing with such a talented group of people. We put so much love into this show and for me it’ll be exciting to be able to perform this amazing show with the whole Ramblers family at the end of March.

Is there anything else you would like the Regis community to know?

I hope you all come see Urinetown! Show dates are on March 30-April 2. Also, I am proud to announce that for the 2017-2018 school year I will be club president of Regis University’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance.

Samantha Jewell Staff Reporter

Gender and Sexuality Alliance Offers Community to LGBT Students

            Here at Regis, there is a wide variety of clubs and organizations that strive to create a positive, safe atmosphere on campus. One such group is the Regis University Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), which meets once a week on Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the West Hall Conference Room.

            According to GSA co-president Rose Bonfoey, "GSA is meant to be a safe space on campus for any LGBT person or ally. We do a lot of team building so students don't feel so lonely, because it can be hard to be an LGBT student on a Catholic campus sometimes."

            Weekly meetings can consist of discussing current issues on campus, sharing a meal, talking politics, watching movies, or group activities such as attending the Rocky Horror Picture Show together. Meetings are open to newcomers, and while many group members attend every week, a firm weekly commitment is not required.

            While the weekly meetings for LGBT students and allies are a primary function of GSA, the group also holds educational campus-wide events as well. This week, they participated in Anti-Oppression Week events "Are You Woke: Come Learn About Regis Affinity Groups And Why They Exist" on February 7. Today, they will be hosting "Dear Allies" from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the West Hall Lounge.

            In collaboration with Peace and Justice Studies Department, they will host a showing of the film "The Year We Thought About Love" on March 30. They are also collaborating with a Sippin' on Spirituality event with University Ministry after spring break, and they will be tabling in the student center for transgender issues awareness over the course of the semester. On April 17, they will participate in the "Day of Silence," which is a nationwide campaign in which students take a vow of silence to highlight the difficulties that LGBT youth face when they are bullied or harassed.

            If you would like to get involved with GSA, stop by their Thursday meetings at 4:30 in the West Hall Conference Room, or contact Rose Bonfoey at rbonfoey@regis.edu. If you are interested in joining an LGBT counseling group organized by the Office of Counseling and Personal Development, contact Amy Ginsberg at aginsberg@regis.edu.

Maggie Lacy Staff Reporter

Are You Woke?

        Are You Woke was an event held at Regis’ Walkers Pub on February 7. This event highlighted the affinity groups at Regis. The groups represented were the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Brown (Latino, Chicano, Hispanic, etc.) Student Alliance (SOMOS), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Asian Student Alliance ASA), Hawaiian Student Alliance (HSA) and finally the International Student Alliance (ISA).

        All exist to create safe spaces and support to their respective communities while during their college experiences. All the different alliance groups host community events, like the upcoming luaua hosted by HSA!

        For more information about Regis’ different affinity groups, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence located in the Coors Life Direction Center. More information can also be found here: http://www.regis.edu/About-Regis-University/University-Offices-and-Services/Diversity.aspx.

Elisia Medina Staff Reporter