American Psychological Association in Guantanamo
Dr. Brett King The Paw Print Amid media focus on the Boston bombing, a long awaited, non-partisan, comprehensive 600 page report summarizing the United States use of torture over the last 12 years was released. Detailing US anti-terrorism policies since 9/11, the study was commissioned by the Constitution Project, and jointly led by two former […]
Think Twice Before You Pick Up Your Next Snack
Jake Hughes The Paw Print Over the past year or so I have found myself paying more attention to what ingredients go into the foods I consume. Due to the increasing demand for people to eat healthier and watch out for certain ingredients in food like gluten, trans fats and sugar, it has come to […]
ASU’s Dirty Little Column with Dr. Doitright
Dr. Doitright is not a real doctor or mental health professional. The doctor’s advice should not be taken seriously. Dear Dr. Doitright: I may be the last virgin left in ASU, and it’s a pain in the rear. I’ve always been my own person; I dress the way I feel, talk without slangs, I don’t […]
ASU Troupe to Perform “1st Amendment Theatre”
Dr. John Taylor The Paw Print Will Act for Change will be presenting “1st Amendment Theatre: Scenes from Banned Plays” on May 3 at 7:30pm in the Adams State University Main Stage Theatre. The performance is free to the public with no tickets needed, and is for mature audiences only. The show will feature controversial […]
There’s More to it Than Just Being at 14000 Feet
Kyle Bufis The Paw Print “I sometimes think of my life in civilization in comparison with the life in the open, for a man can live ten years of the ordinary existence in a large city without once experiencing the intense, overwhelming emotions that ten minutes of life in the wilderness often hold for him.”—Belmore […]
Should We Allow Such Freedom in the Wild West?
Jake Hughes The Paw Print In recent years, our environment and the way we have been treating it has been a heated topic that many say should be a top priority. Another controversial subject parallel to that is, of course, finding a clean, renewable energy source that doesn’t cause more damage to the environment and […]
Paranormal Discovery Club Finds EVPs
Rachel Decker The Paw Print Many believe that there is little to no science behind paranormal investigation, but that is far from the truth. Many professional investigation teams, including the ASU Paranormal Discovery Club, use a science-based approach to obtain evidence and test out claims that are made. One of the most common-knowledge pieces of […]
“Blue Atoms” Short Story Feature: Part Four
Richard Flamm The Paw Print The morning had turned to burning day on his skin. Brad looked around frantically, repeating, “What?” and “How?” All that was left of the barn was a single rotting board lying sideways in the yellow grass. Brad moved to pick it up, but as soon as his hand touched the […]
About the National Student Exchange Program
Helen Smith The Paw Print Have you ever wanted to study at a large university but found that the cost made it impossible? Well, with the National Student Exchange, it is now completely possible. The National Student Exchange is “a non-profit consortium of around 200 accredited colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, the […]
You Are What You Eat: The Study of Epigenomics
Tri-Beta Club Nutrition is important, right? People need to eat enough calories to maintain their metabolic rate, and eat a variety of foods to get all the necessary vitamins and minerals. They need to do this without ingesting extra energy, which would be stored as fat. Getting some antioxidants is beneficial as well. But there […]
Student Scholar: April 25
Rachel Decker The Paw Print 19-year-old Nicole Maxwell, Adams State freshman and Student Scholar of the Week, has already made a name for herself in the short time she has attended college. Maxwell has a passion for teaching and takes her education seriously, knowing that furthering her knowledge will be of great use to her […]
Track & Field Travels to Texas
Kaymarie Jones The Paw Print The Adams State track and field team traveled to Canyon, Texas this past weekend for the West Texas A&M Open, adding seven more Grizzlies to the NCAA national list. Although the Grizzlies did not run relays at the meet, there was no shortage of individual efforts that showcased the […]
Final ASU Jazz Band Concert Amazes Audience
Kira Budge The Paw Print On Thursday, April 11, the Adams State Jazz Band performed in their last concert of the school year, which went off without a hitch. Directed by Dr. Luttrell, standing in for Mr. Doyle, who is on sabbatical this semester, the concert covered a series of jazz hits and styles across […]
SLV Women’s Resource Center Hosts Banquet
Helen Smith The Paw Print On Thursday evening, April 11, the San Luis Valley Women’s Resource Center hosted a very special event. Over 300 guests came to Alamosa’s River of Life at the Assembly of God church for a fundraising banquet, followed by guest speaker Gianna Jessen. The story Gianna Jessen tells is a powerful […]
Open Letter: President Svaldi and Vice President
ASU Faculty Senate this letter is being written to you on behalf of the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Senate approved this action in a unanimous vote by all present Senators (the Senators from HPPE and TED were not present) at our March 22, 2013 meeting. The members of the Faculty Senate and the department faculty […]
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