National Voter Registration Day, the nation’s largest single-day voter registration initiative, takes place next week on September 17. Despite widespread eligibility, approximately one-quarter of Americans are not registered to vote. Each year, millions of individuals are disenfranchised due to easily rectifiable issues such as missed registration deadlines or outdated address information. To address this challenge, National Voter Registration Day was established in 2012 and has since become a cornerstone of voter engagement efforts.

By Megan Clancy ’07

On September 10, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced that CC has earned recognition for nonpartisan student voter participation efforts in the 2022 Midterm Election. CC has been awarded a 2022 Colorado Campus Voting Challenge Highest Registration Rate for a 4-year Institution and a 2022 Colorado Campus Voting Challenge Highest Voting Rate for a 4-year Institution. CC has also earned a Gold Seal from ALL IN based on the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement report from Tufts University. The Gold Seal is given to campuses with 40-49% student voter participation or higher in the 2022 Midterm Election.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge was established in 2016, to focus on democratic engagement and nonpartisan college student voter registration, education, and participation.

On Thursday, September 19, CC and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council are hosting the annual High School Symposium in Kathryn Mohrman Theatre. The symposium draws about 150 local high school students to the campus, and this year’s topic is “Global Population: Fertility, Mortality, and Migration.”

Please note that the 27th Annual Downtown Partners Breakfast takes place next Friday, Sept. 20 beginning at 7:15 a.m. in Robson Arena. Parking and traffic will be impacted in the morning. This signature corporate event is a who’s who of 700-plus regional business, civic, and elected leaders who are invested in Downtown Colorado Springs and its future.

Ashley McCullough ’12, MAT ’14 and Sarah Hinkle, Director of CC’s Speaking Center, at McCullough’s Diamond Award ceremony. Photo provided by Hinkle.

By Megan Clancy ’07

Over the past decade, Ashley McCullough ’12, MAT ’14 has built her career as an English teacher in Cherry Creek, CO schools. She’s dedicated her time both in and outside of school hours to supporting and guiding her students. In June, McCullough received her second Diamond Award for excellence as an educator and speech and debate coach from the National Speech and Debate Association.

“Ashley is a quiet leader,” says Sarah Hinkle, the director of CC’s Speaking Center. “She is the one who tries to be invisible in the back of the room, but she’s got incredible leadership ability.”

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Bon Appétit, CC’s dining services provider, offers a unique dining experience that prioritizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. Meals are cooked from scratch by passionate chefs, without using any corporate recipes or cycle menus. They are committed to sourcing at least 20% of their ingredients from local farms, artisans, and fisheries within 150 miles of the college, supporting our community and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Beyond local sourcing, Bon Appétit also adheres to high ethical standards, serving only cage-free eggs, sustainable seafood, and humanely raised meat, ensuring that our food is produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

The menus across campus feature a diverse range of options, from healthy choices like fresh produce, whole grains, and plant-based proteins to comforting classics like mac and cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches. They believe that food should not only taste great but also contribute to your overall well-being. Visit the dedicated dining website for hours, menus, and more.

Enjoy an evening of theater by attending a performance of the FAC’s 2024-25 season opener, Dial M for Murder. This new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece is directed by Elise Santora and runs September 19–October 6.

In the play, Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare both in danger, recrimination, and murder.

Students receive FREE tickets and staff and faculty can purchase tickets for $30 on the day of the performance. Tickets subject to availability; must purchase in person and present a CC Gold Card. And don’t forget, faculty and staff get BOGO drinks in Deco Lounge from 4:30-5:30 p.m. every Friday!

New Student Orientation (NSO) was packed with fun activities. Welcome Class of 2028! 
Cinematography: Rowan Kempen ’26, Galy Berthon ’26, Editor: Rowan Kempen ’26