Bio: Matthew Schniper is an arts editor at the Colorado Springs Independent. He began freelancing with the Indy in mid-2004 and joined the full-time staff in early 2006. He graduated from Colorado College in 2001 with a creative writing and film degree. Between studies and writing, Matthew spent roughly 10 years in...Matthew Schniper is an arts editor at the Colorado Springs Independent. He began freelancing with the Indy in mid-2004 and joined the full-time staff in early 2006. He graduated from Colorado College in 2001 with a creative writing and film degree. Between studies and writing, Matthew spent roughly 10 years in the restaurant industry, cooking, serving and managing. He has dined his way through more than 30 countries, and is also a photographer, gardener and beekeeper.more