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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
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Beckham Dempsey Commits To Colorado College
Dave Schwarz, dschwarz@ Boston Jr. Rangers goaltender Beckham Dempsey has committed to Colorado College, it was announced earlier this week. A product of Wayne, Ill., Dempsey spent this past season suiting up in the NCDC with the Jr. Rangers as well as with the NAHL's Minnesota Mallards. In one NAHL appearance, Dempsey did not collect a win or a loss but did not let in a shot. With Boston, he went 2-10-1 along with a 4.15 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage in 14 games. Advertisement Having made the jump to the junior level in 2023, Dempsey spent the majority of his time in the NCDC, suiting up for the Pueblo Bulls and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights alongside his time with the Jr. Rangers. In a total of 23 regular season games, he went 4-14-1 while putting up a 3.82 GAA and a .904 SP. With Dempsey off to join the Tigers, he may find it difficult to get playing time during his freshman season but did look solid in his time in the NCDC this year. Dempsey has good athleticism and puck tracking abilities, and if he is called upon this year, Colorado College can have confidence in him to step up.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
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Wilson Bjorck Commits To Colorado College
Dave Schwarz, dschwarz@ Djurgardens IF J20 forward Wilson Bjorck has committed to Colorado College, it was announced earlier this week. Bjorck, a product of Stockholm, Sweden, split time this season between the J20 Nationell and the pro level (10 games with Djurgardens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan and one game with Tyreso/Hanviken in HockeyEttan). Over 11 pro games, Bjorck went pointless, but he scored 28 goals and added 39 assists for 67 points in 43 regular season games in the J20 Nationell. Advertisement Eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft, Bjorck spent his time playing his hockey in Djurgardens IF's system and IFK Taby HC's system growing up. His best season offensively came this year, where he really showed his skills with the puck on his stick. As Bjorck comes over to North America for the very first time, his skills should allow him to be an immediate difference maker for the Tigers. Likely to hear his name called at the draft this week, Bjorck will be one to watch as he heads into his freshman season.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
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Colorado College Appoints Dr. Manya Whitaker as 15th President
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Colorado College, a nationally recognized liberal arts institution known for its distinctive Block Plan, academic excellence, deep-rooted commitment to access, and distinct location at the intersection of the Rocky Mountains and Southwest, has appointed Dr. Manya Whitaker as the College's 15th president. Initially appointed to a two-year interim presidency on July 1, 2024, Whitaker earned the confidence of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners through her transparent leadership, keen understanding of Colorado College's mission, and steady guidance. During her initial year as Interim President, she advanced several critical institutional priorities, including securing the new Research Colleges and Universities distinction from Carnegie, surpassing fundraising goals, and overseeing a pivotal year in College history. "Dr. Manya Whitaker has demonstrated exceptional leadership during a pivotal time in the College's history," said Jeff Keller, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "From day one in the Interim President role, she brought vision and pragmatism to it. We recently celebrated the College's 150th year, and the board has every confidence that President Whitaker is the right person to lead Colorado College into its next chapter." Incoming Board of Trustees Chair Kyle Samuel added, "Manya Whitaker has consistently impressed and inspired us with her vision, leadership, and deep commitment to the mission of Colorado College. She brings a steady hand and a bold perspective – exactly what's needed in this transformative era for higher education." An accomplished academic and developmental educational psychologist with expertise in adolescent identity formation and motivation, Dr. Whitaker previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to former CC President L. Song Richardson. In that role, she assisted in managing sensitive and confidential issues, oversaw various cross-divisional and executive initiatives as well as the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, and provided critical direction and leadership to optimize strategic priorities such as the college's antiracism commitment. Dr. Whitaker is also a Professor of Education at Colorado College. Before moving into administration, she taught classes on social and political issues in education. She has authored four books and more than 20 book chapters and articles focused on her research, including "Public School Equity: Educational Leadership for Justice," "Schooling Multicultural Teachers: A Guide for Program Assessment and Professional Development," "Learning from the Inside-Out: Child Development and School Choice," and "Counternarratives from Women of Color Academics: Bravery, Vulnerability, and Resistance" (co-editor). During her 14 years at Colorado College, her roles have also included Interim Director of the Butler Center, Director of the Crown Faculty Center, and Director of Graduate Studies and Chair of Education. Dr. Whitaker received her doctorate in developmental psychology from Vanderbilt University and her B.A. in educational psychology from Dartmouth College. In accepting the appointment, President Whitaker said, "It has been a profound honor to serve this extraordinary community as Interim President over the past year and as a faculty member in the years prior. I am inspired daily by our students' passion, our faculty's wisdom, our staff's dedication, and the entire campus community's commitment to the College's values. I look forward to working together to build on our strengths and shape an even brighter future for Colorado College." Additional information about President Whitaker can be found on the College's website at About Colorado College Colorado College is a nationally prominent, four-year liberal arts college founded in Colorado Springs in 1874. In 1970, the college created the Block Plan, in which its approximately 2,200 undergraduate students take one class at a time in intensive 3.5-week segments. A Master of Arts in teaching degree is also offered. The college's vision is to ignite students' passion and potential to create a more just world. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Colorado College Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
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NCAA exodus hits Vancouver Giants again as D-man Colton Roberts jumps to Colorado College
Mazden Leslie told the Vancouver Giants last February that he was going to the NCAA rather than returning to the team this coming season, and now fellow rearguard Colton Roberts has done the same. Roberts, 19, let the Giants know this week that he's going to suit up instead for the Colorado College Tigers this fall. The 2024 San Jose Sharks fifth-round draft pick has two more years of junior eligibility remaining. The WHL doesn't publish ice time stats, but Roberts was likely third on Vancouver last season. He seemed destined to play even more this coming campaign, the most logical successor to take over Leslie's spot on the first pairing alongside Ryan Lin, 17, last year's rookie standout. Leslie, 20, announced midway through last season that he wasn't going to come back to Vancouver this year, and would play for the Bowling Green State University Falcons if he didn't land a pro contract. The Giants traded Leslie's WHL rights in May to the Kelowna Rockets. The Rockets are hoping he gets an NHL deal and then is reassigned to the Rockets. Kelowna is guaranteed to play deep into next spring because they're hosting the Memorial Cup national championship tournament. Vancouver has plenty of company with its WHL rivals in regards to losing players who would have been key contributors to the American collegiate ranks. The Victoria Royals are among the most notable teams right now, having forward Cole Reschny, 18, and defenceman Keaton Verhoeff, 17, cut ties with them to join the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Reschny is expected to be a first-round pick in next week's NHL Draft. Verhoeff is touted as a possible top-10 selection in next year's NHL Draft. Medicine Hat Tigers winger Gavin McKenna, 17, is already being pegged as the No. 1 choice for next year's draft. He's said to be looking at schools for the fall. Former Vancouver Canuck Byron Ritchie is McKenna's family adviser and his son Ryder Ritchie, 18, recently told the Tigers that he'd be playing with the Boston University Terriers this coming season. He's a winger who was a 2024 Minnesota Wild second rounder. The NCAA announced last fall that for the first time they'd be opening up scholarship opportunities for this coming season to players from Major Junior leagues like the WHL. There was a school of thought in some junior circles that it would be mainly 20-year-olds who take advantage of that, but the NCAA has chased after the best and brightest. Roberts, for one, has two years of junior eligibility remaining. Verhoeff has the potential for four more years, although you'd expect him to play pro early as well. The Giants are trying to navigate all this without a coach or a general manager. The team announced in late April that it had agreed to part ways with GM Barclay Parneta, whose contract was up. In May, team announced that coach Manny Viveiros wouldn't be back for the third and final year of his deal because he had signed on as bench boss of Red Bull Salzburg, an Austrian pro team. A committee featuring vice-president of operations and assistant general manager Pete Toigo, director of player personnel Greg Batters and head scout Terry Bonner led the way for the Giants with the WHL Draft and the expansion draft involving the new Penticton Vees franchise. There's no word on who handled the Giants' side of the Leslie deal. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound Leslie was the second leading scorer among WHL defencemen last season with 72 points, including 21 goals. He could still get picked in next week's draft — NHL Central Scouting has him as the No. 133 North American skater — but at his age a free-agent deal is the better bet. He's been passed over in the past two drafts but has got free-agent invites to camps afterwards from the Toronto Maple Leafs and then Vegas Golden Knights. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Roberts had six goals and 36 points for Vancouver this season. Giants forward Ty Halaburda, 20, has committed to Colorado College for the 2026-27 campaign. SEwen@ @SteveEwen
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade under new ownership after 92 years
(MANITOU SPRINGS) — The historic Manitou Springs penny arcade is switching owners, with a local taking over the largest arcade west of the Mississippi. In 1933, Jack Kerns launched Bingo Jacks as a gaming hall. After the Colorado Attorney General ruled that for-profit bingo games were gambling and illegal, the Kerns family moved to coin-operated arcade games and instant photo booths. Kerns later died in the 1970s, and his wife sold the Arcade to two of their sons. Now, long-time Manitou Springs local John Weiss is taking over the historic arcade. 'I see myself more as the Arcade's caretaker than as its 'owner,'' Weiss added. Weiss graduated from Colorado College and returned to Colorado Springs to launch Colorado Springs Independent, and later acquired the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Weiss won't be leading the arcade alone, as two Manitou locals, Maria and Alain Navaratne will also help Weiss and current General Manager 'AJ' lead the arcade team. 'If the weather is fine, more than 2,500 people will visit the Arcade over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend,' said Maria. 'We will be working to ensure that we are well prepared.' General Manager AJ will continue to oversee day-to-day operations and the 30 full and part-time employees. 'After working at the Arcade for the past eight years, what I love the most about my job is helping people have a wonderful time when they are on their vacations,' she said. The arcade's summer hours being Thursday, May 16, where the arcade will remain open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., or later depending on demand per the arcade's website. The Manitou Springs Penny Arcade can be found at 930 Manitou Avenue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
