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Andrea Spaustat celebrates after a score against Cal Poly on Friday at the Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. UNC won over Cal Poly on Friday in four sets before routing Baylor in three sets on Saturday. Read the full story on page 10.
Greeley DDA works to fill empty residents’ forks after noodle theft Awnna Evans
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Though Greeley may have upheld a ban on recreational marijuana sales back in June, it didn’t stop a thief from getting the munchies recently. When someone stole the cheesy macaroni noodles from an $8,000 fork sculpture downtown last weekend, the Downtown Development Authority gave them a chance to redeem themselves. “It would be [so] awesome if this gets resolved by the culprits doing the right thing and coming forward,” Alison Hamling, director of downtown experience for the Downtown Development Authority, posted on the Downtown
Greeley Facebook page on Saturday, August 24. The post even offered the thief a deal: return the noodles by Monday night and only pay damages. Unfortunately, the offer went unanswered. While the crime might seem comical and pun worthy—the Greeley Tribune even went so far as to call it “cheesy”—not everyone is laughing. “The extent of the damage could lead to a felony charge, expulsion from school if they are Hamling said on the Facebook page. “It is really quite serious.” While Hamling could not comment on police work, she
open case concerning the theft. “Police always have access to our surveillance cameras,” she said. “When there is any kind of incident downtown, we can review the footage and so can they.” On top of causing a stir with law enforcement, the crime made a splash in the news. “I’m not really sure why,” Hamling said, but clearly the missing mac and cheese caught the attention of the public and the media. The story graced the front page of the Greeley Tribune two days in a row. Downtown isn’t letting the stolen macaroni dampen the lively mood. In response, this week’s FridayFest, which is sponsored by College Credit Union and See Noodle on page 15
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Football starts year strong
The Bears football team got off to a solid start at home on Saturday against NAIA opponent Langston (Okla.). UNC won its first game of the 2013 season 31-10 at Nottingham Field. Page 9
Swing club dances away
UNC’s swing club looks to both train and entertain students who want to hone their dance skills. Its first weekly meeting happened on Wednesday and was well-attended by students from a variety of backgrounds. Page 7
Bear Catholic hosts speaker
Bear Catholic hosted its first monthly speaker outdoors as a part of its Bear Catholic Encounter series. Speaker Jeff Runyan spoke on alternative ways to look at the phrase “YOLO.” Page 5
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A sculpture called “Say Cheese” by Justin Deister sits devoid of noodles on its spot in the 9th Street Plaza on Sunday.
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This week around UNC: Monday, September 2
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Tuesday, September 3
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UNC tweets of the week:
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7-9 p.m. LTAI Reading Group Redux Michener Library-Room 113
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At 2:37 a.m. police responded to
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Wednesday, August 28 At 12:30 a.m. police responded to Gunter Hall on a call regarding trespassing on government property.
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Sophomore music business major Preston Adams performs at open mic night at the UC on Monday, August 26. Adams was one of several UNC students that took to the mic. See more about open mic night on page 15
University Center-Columbine B 6-8 p.m. Lutheran Episcopal Campus Minis-
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Professor publishes study on motivation and literacy
UNC to host a community talk on immigration
UNC appoints a new Director of Engagement
University seeking members for HLC committee
According to recent research conducted by University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor John Mark Froiland and doctoral graduate assistant Em-
On September 12, the University of Northern Colorado Alumni Association and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host a community conversation about immigration in northern Colorado. The discussion will be in the University Center’s Panorama Room from 5-7:30 p.m. The event is free for UNC students. Priscilla Falcon, a professor of Hispanic studies at UNC, will present an analysis of immigration trends in northern Colorado. Falcon’s analysis will feature information regarding past and current immigration populations in northern Colorado, as well as the community’s response to increasing immigration in the region.
University of Northern Colorado Provost Robbyn Wacker recently announced the hiring of Deborah Romero as the Director of Engagement at UNC. Romero teaches undergraduate courses in English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics and Spanish at UNC. Romero will be responsible for working with the campus community on launching UNC’s Civic and Community Engagement strategic plan. “I am honored for this opportunity to serve our institution and very much look forward to engaging with faculty, students and others from across campus and our extended communities,” Romero said.
The University of Northern Colorado is currently seeking three faculty or staff members to join the Higher Learning Commission Self-Study Committee. The university initiated a selfassessment in 2011 to prepare for the reaccreditation process in 2015. The goal of the self-study is to “conduct a thorough and candid self-study of the University of Northern Colorado in relation to the criteria set forth by the Higher Learning Commission.” The Steering Committee is seeking three members for the fall semester to serve on a team reviewing Criteria 1: The Mission. The team will ensure the university’s mission complies with the requirements of the HLC.
self-motivation and classroom engagement can indicate their reading achievement throughout middle school. Froiland and Oros used a nationally representative sample to determine the effects of motivation to learn and teacher rated classroom engagement on the development of reading achieveThe professional journal Educational Psychology recently published the study.
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THE MIRROR editor@uncmirror.com Imagine being a 20year old college student. Got it? Good, that for many of you. Now add that every time you turn on the television, you see your own face accompanied by analysts discussing what you do in minute detail. That to envision, but okay. Finally, picture yourself six months later being scrutinized for going to parties, sitting front-row at NBA games and signing autographs. This is what’s happened to Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel over the past year. He went from an unknown player on a marginal FBS football team to the darling of all sports media to the portrait of how fame can spoil something good. Manziel was a revelation last season, his free-
Reflects Thoughts from the editorial staff of The Mirror Who’s got their hand in Manziel’s cookie jar? The NCAA.
wielding nature taking the college football world by storm, particularly in his Aggies’ defeat of topranked Alabama on Nov. 10. He eventually was awarded the Heisman Trophy, which goes to the top player in the nation each season. In the offseason though, he was seen drunkenly leaving a University of Texas fraternity party, apparently after being kicked out for disorderly behavior. He was sent home from the Mannings’ (yes, Peyton and Eli — and Archie too) quarterback camp for missing meetings, reportedly because he was hungover. Finally, and most importantly for the NCAA, he signed thousands of autographs for a memorabilia broker and was allegedly paid for his time. Under the NCAA’s
exploitative rules, players
If the association want-
fame; their reward is their scholarship and any other incentive counters their status as amateurs. But the NCAA was unable to prove that Manziel was paid for his John Hancock, so it decided to suspend him one half of one game for breaking the “spirit of the rule” because he should have known
violating its bogus rule, it could have dug deeper. But the NCAA needed Manziel eligible two weeks from now against Alabama so it could sell tickets and memorabilia, something players are not allowed to do. So it handed down a penalty that can’t even be considered a slap on the wrist. Former Ohio State star quarterback Terrelle Pryor
from his actions. Heaven forbid someone other than the NCAA make money off its indentured servants. Still though, the NCAA wanted the issue resolved and wanted Manziel on tion’s big-money player right now. In fact, all this talk about him throughout the offseason, though it was largely negative, did nothing but increase his visibility and drive more money to the NCAA.
for trading memorabilia for tattoos, and that suspension somehow carried over to his NFL career. Then-Oklahoma State top wide receiver Dez Bryant was ruled ineligible on Oct. 7, 2009 for the remainder of the season because he didn’t fully disclose his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders to the NCAA. Both Pryor and Bryant
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are black. Some believe that had something to do with the discrepancy in punishment, but I would tend to believe it’s more about the money for the NCAA. America has Johnny Football fever and the receipt to prove it. By all accounts, Manziel has become a royal jerk; he couldn’t help but mimic signing autographs while talking trash to Rice defenders Saturday when
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I’m asking UNC athletes about the situation when they’re waking up at 5 a.m. to lift before class, I doubt he’s the subject of their grumbling. It’s the NCAA that put him on a pedestal and it’s
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Speaker reimagines “YOLO” UNC hosts first Bingo night of year
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Approximately 30 university students gathered on Turner Green Thursday to hear a different perspective on the idea of “YOLO” from Jeff Runyan, director of FOCUS Missions in Denver. The Bear Catholic Encounter is a program that holds meaningful speeches by various guest speakers once a month on Thursdays. Guest speakers are usually from the Denver and northern Colorado area. The program started about two years ago and Bear Catholic feels that it has started to develop a strong foothold on UNC’s campus. In the following months, the Bear Catholic Encounter will take place in the University Center at 7:00 p.m.; however, the be outdoors to take advantage of favorable weather conditions. Father Matt Hartley accompanied Runyan and opened the discussion by enticing the audience with a soft guitar medley. As the music ceased, Runyan opened the discussion by explaining what the abbreviation “YOLO” stands for in society. “YOLO” stands for “You Only Live Once.” Throughout his speech, Runyan encour“YOLO” and to consider how “YOLO” could serve as a model for leading a wholesome and charitable lifestyle. Runyan shared stories of his own globe-trotting experiences to illustrate how living for the visit to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. Runyan said he saw many new and bizarre plants, insects, and animals on his visit. He explained, in great detail, how he and his friend followed their guide on a hike that ended up being longer than expected. They became lost in the thick forest and had to the rising sun the next morning as a point of navigation, and the group eventually made it out of the forest. challenges, fears, choices, and adventures. He compared the sun to hope, faith, and guidance, and encouraged students to be their own guides in life. Other topics of discussion included how to know if you have a good guide, how to live life by giving it fully to others, and how to give the gift of self by following the advice Mother Theresa, who is regarded as an icon of charitable living. Runyan urged the audience to consider
To inform students and welcome them back to campus or to the UNC campus ter for Peer Education has organized a regular bingo game. was on Wednesday August 28 in the University Center Ballrooms and was used both to entertain and inform students. The students who are a part of the Center for Peer Education wanted students to know how to identify the dangers of peer pressure and partying. Students who are a part of the Center for Peer Education were able to let students know about the dangers of alcohol Ben Stivers| The Mirror
Jeff Runyan, Director of FOCUS Missions in Denver speaks on Turner Green on Thursday.
the needs and feelings of others. When Runyan was questioned about what inspires him to give the speeches, he said, “I am inspired to inspire others and to share Christ with the world. There’s nothing better than seeing lives changed.” Student who are interested in learning more about Runyan’s work and the travel missions he leads can visit focusmissions.org. FOCUS Missions conducts 48 trips every year to almost 30 countries. Applications for upcoming trips open on September 1. Runyan’s speech drew to a close with the accompaniment of Hartley’s guitar. Students in the audience expressed satisfaction with the speech. Many in attendance were intrigued by Runyan’s stories and expressed and appreciation for his interpretation “YOLO.” “I liked it. I really liked how Jeff connected his experiences with the need we have for God in college.” Junior Biology Pre-med major, Andrew Miller said cheerfully. When sophomore Elementary Education major Valerie Forgue was asked if she felt inspired after hearing Runyan’s speech, she said, “Yes, absolutely. It’s always very humbling to hear his speeches. I want to go out and make a difference in the world by sharing my gifts with others.”
poisoning, practicing safe sex and the new Colorado Safe Haven Law. The law was made for minors who either have been drinking themselves, have been in the presence of someone who is suffering from alcohol poisoning or suspects that a minor is suffering alcohol poisoning. The law stipulates that people who alert the police about possible alcohol poisoning or are suspected of suffering from alcohol poisoning will not be suffer consequences like an MIP. the semester saw the UC Ballrooms nearly at capacity with students who were eager to win prizes such as UNC t-shirts, sweatshirts and water bottles in addition to a few more
expensive prizes. “I was excited to see that they had Phish concert tickets,” said sophomore political science major Shaen Holmes. “It’s nice to see that the Center for Peer Education students are broadening their horizons with different kinds of prizes.” Rockies tickets were also given to the very last winner of bingo night. Between announcements for the winners of the four bingo games, the organizers from the Center for Peer Education shared facts and statistics with students that supported health and wellness. The Center for Peer Education will host the next bingo night Wednesday, September 18.
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UNC Women’s Resource Center hosts Open House By Natasha Krech uncmirror.com
On Thursday the Women’s Resource Center hosted an open house for UNC students to visit the center located in ScottWillcoxon Hall and socialize with other students. The event allowed students to participate in six rounds of trivia all related to UNC, the Women’s Resource Center and to women in general with prizes such as blankets and water bottles. The event also provided free food and soda. Chris Talbot, Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies at UNC, made a brief speech about the program and the minors offered in women’s studies. She described women’s studies as
looking at gender as a category of analysis in classes such as “Women in Pop Culture” and many others. Next year, Women’s studies will be known as Gender Studies to more accurately describe the program. For female students, the Women’s resource center provides events such as the open house, take back the night and many others throughout the semester and school year. The center also provides services such as free printing, books on issues relating to women, a comfy study area and a breast feeding area set up with the help of the dietetics department for the students who are also parents here on campus. The Women’s resource center also hosts the Stryker Institute, an honors program for non-traditional and underrepresented
Film series to start Sept. 12 The University of Northern Colorado will begin the International Film Series Thursday, September 12, in Lindou Library.
mentary about a group of volunteers’ efforts to send all living World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor.
IFS will be “Honor Flight,” a 2012 docu-
p.m. and admission is free for all.
groups of women at the university. Lor Vang, a senior business management and psychology major, describes the Stryker Institute as “ a safe, non competitive environment.” Students can visit the Women’s Resource Center to receive guidance on personal and scholastic issues while also benmaterials about women’s issues. According to the center’s website, “The Center promotes leadership, celebrates the achievements of women, and raises awareness on the status of women.” The Women’s Resource Center also hosts the annual Women’s Conference at UNC and the annual Inspiring Women Awards to recognize the extraordinary
contributions of outstanding women at the University of Northern Colorado. Each year, the Inspiring Women Awards honor one female UNC student, one female UNC faculty member, and one female UNC staff member. Senior Journalism major Jasmine Nicol describes the Women’s Resource Center as “ a nice place to feel like you’re at home”. The Women’s Resource Center is located in Scott-Willcoxon Hall on 10th Ave. Students can contact the Women’s Resource Center by phone at 970-351-1492. Students are also welcome to stop in at the from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
UNC Bear Catholic hosts life-sized Mario Kart By Jennifer Hazeldine
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Bear Catholic Student Club at the University of Northern Colorado hosted on Turner Green on Tuesday night. Students teamed up in pairs and raced in shopping carts around the green. One teammate sat inside the cart wearing safety padding and a football helmet, while the other teammate pushed the cart around the marked track, all the while balancing speed and control.
Riders were armed with water balloons. If a cart was hit, the team had to stop the cart, turn it around 360 degrees, and then continue racing. The event had 32 participants. The idea of life sized by Jess Bittner. “This was a great, fun activity for the year. We wanted to provide students with the opportunity to build fellowship and comholand, coordinator of campus ministry.
Junior math secondary education major, Zach Taudien and senior chemistry and pre-med major, Tanelle Berard paired up to compete in the event. Taudien and Berard enLuigi.” “Tanelle has good aim with the water balloon.” Participants were thankful for the city of Greeley, UNC, and the police department for allowing life place. “I love it! I think it’s
crazy! It is very creative because we don’t get to see this kind of event too Stephany Anderson who stopped to watch the race unfold. Junior elementary edu-
as team “Yoshi and Birdo.” “(It feels)awesome and amazing,” said Penn following her teams victory. “It feels glorious,” said Finke in response. Bear Catholic hosted part of Bear Welcome.
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meeting of the semester on Wednesday in the Gunter Hall Gymnasium. The event was a great opportunity for students seeking to learn something new while also having a good time. As such, Swing Club offers students a fun and relaxed environment to learn a new skill in the company of friends and fellow students. Swing dancing is also a favorable alternative for students who struggle with other forms of dance or just simply do not enjoy more contemporary styles. “Everyone’s here to learn; no one judges anyone. We’re all open to each other; we’re all making mistakes,” said Swing Club Vice President Javiera Pizarro. The occasional misstep is remedied by nu-
merous friendly faces ready and eager to jump in and help. Swing Club welcomes seasoned dancers as well as newcomers. Whether you’ve never danced before, or you’re a swing dance champion, all are welcome at Swing Club. Learning to swing dance is far easier than many people think. Melissa Timmermeyer, vice president of Swing Club, insists that most people can learn a dance within three weeks. Kristin Wood, a fourth year Swing Club member says, “you meet a lot of fun people [in Swing Club] and you learn things at a lot begin than you think you would.” Swing Club offers more than just free lessons. Each week, when the evening’s lesson concludes, partici-
pants have the opportunity to practice their new moves with friends and more experienced dancers. Swing dancing has a rich history that sets it apart from other traditional forms of dance. “It has a real history to it because it started from the twenties and it went into
meeting, and more are expected to attend next week. “It was fun and I enjoyed learning. Usually I’m slow at learning to dance, but the way they taught us, I learned it quicker. The social dancing is fun because you get to test out that you’ve actually memo-
many different varieties,” says Kristen Wood. Swing Club teaches multiple types of swing such as the Jitterbug, the Charleston, and the Lindy hop. “Swing dancing is kind of an old kind of dance . . . A lot of people thought it was dying but we bring it back to life . . . Not only do [college students] learn how to dance a new dance that not many people know how to do anymore, but they also learn about culture” -
swing member, Brittney Karl. Another newcomer, Josh Taft, said, “(it was) a great experience [to have] the chance to comfortably practice swing dancing with complete strangers. It was awesome to see how everyone was so willing to have a good time and not worry about making mistakes.” Swing Club is a great opportunity for students to meet new people, learn to dance, and watch as
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Juniors Steven Gimble and Emily Clark test out their new moves at the first meeting of Swing Club Wednesday at the Gunter Hall Gymnasium.
veteran members show off their dancing prowess. Swing Club will meet
every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. in the Gunter Hall Gymnasium.
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Members of the Band of the Rockies drumline perform during Saturday’s football game.
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Freshman running back Darius Graham carries the ball in Saturday’s 31-10 win over Langston (Okla.). Graham finished with 93 yards in 17 carries in the game.
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The Band of the Rockies brass section performs on the field at Saturday’s Bears victory.
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Band of the Rockies senior Thomas Hicks rings a cowbell and bellows at the action as he watches from the stands at Nottingham Field.
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Senior center Zak Thrall embraces senior wide receiver Will Jefferson Jr. after Jefferson scored the Bears’ first touchdown to put them ahead 10-3.
The Mirror—Page 9 Junior wide receiver Dimitri Stimphil grimaces as he races toward the end zone in UNC’s 31-10 win Saturday over Langston (Okla.) Saturday at Nottingham Field. Stimphil finished the day with 219 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
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UNC’s football team got a bit of payback against the NAIA as it defeated Langston (Okla.) 31-10 on Saturday at Nottingham
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head coach of the Bears (1-0) two years ago, the Bears were upset by Lindenwood (Mo.), and Collins hadn’t forgetten that experience. “I talked to them about (Lindenwood) all week,” Collins said after Saturday’s win. “For those eight seniors that were here my juniors, they understood that. They knew so it was a lesson that we talked about for the whole summer.” Bearing the load for UNC was junior wide receiver Dimitri Stimphil, who had
game of the season all summer long. “It was big because I’ve been waiting for this game the whole break, the whole summer,” he said. “So I said to myself that it was going to be a big game for me and pretty much, it went the way I wanted it to.” Early miscues and adjustments to extravagant formations and movements from series, taking advantage of a blown UNC coverage for a 47-yard strike from senior See Football on page 11
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Langston sophomore wide receiver Sheldon Augustine is tackled by Bear defenders.
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Junior running back Robert Holland carries the ball in Saturday’s game.
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The opening weekend of UNC volleyball featured Cal Poly and Baylor, with the University of Northern Colorado wintwo matches of the Northern Colorado/Colorado State Tournament. Opening up the season against Cal Poly (1-2), the Bears (2-0) took the match in four sets, with game scores of : 25-15, 25-17, 22-25, 25-18. The four-set victory was followed by a sweep, defeating Baylor (0-3), 25-20, 25-16, 25-21. UNC was strong for three of the four sets on Friday night, with the third set controlled entirely by Cal Poly. In the match against Cal Poly, freshman setter Ashley Guthrie had her with 45 assists and 10 digs, making the adjustment from high school to college look easy.
“You wouldn’t even know she’s a freshman when she’s playing,” sophomore outside hitter Kendra Cunnigham day of preseason, she has gotten so much better. I clearly trust her; there’s no doubt she can do what she does.” Three Bears had double-digit kills against Baylor, with senior outside hitter Alyssa Wilson, junior middle blocker Andrea Spaustat and Cunnigham recording 12, 10 and 13, respectively. Between those three, there were only 4 attack errors. “Most teams this early in the season are dependent on one or two hitters — their veterans, the players they are used to,” head coach Lyndsey Oates said. “For us to be this balanced this early is really good.” Part of the balance has been because of how quickly Cunnigham has adjusted to being the big player on the outside and her 35 total attacks both
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Friday and Saturday. Cunnigham has been the big outside to come in and bring her game to a position dominated by Kelley Arnold the last four years. “Kelley was such a good player, and a good player on her own,” Cunnigham said. “I will never be able to be what she bring what I am to the game. Spaustat put up nine double of the season. Senior libero Merideth Johnson led the game with 16 digs. Spaustat and Cunand eight, respectively. “Merideth is our leader on the court, and so that being her position, she’s going to make sure (defense) stays the focus on the court,” Oates said. “Her leadership is really contagious, defensively, and our team responds to that.” Oates also said defense is the identity for the team
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Junior middle blocker Andrea Spaustat prepares herself for a spike during Saturday’s win over Baylor at ButlerHancock Sports Pavilion.
this year. It was apparent on Saturday as Baylor was kept to a total attack percentage of only .164 overall in
their match against Northern Colorado on Saturday. The third game-win against Baylor was a See Volleyball on page 12
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UNC’s soccer team went 1-1 in Omaha over the weekend, beating Nebraska-Omaha 4-0 Friday night and losing to Creighton 4-1 Saturday afternoon. In Friday’s match, the University of Northern Colorado (1-3) was led by two players – sophomore forward Essence Ortiz-Laneir on offense and senior goalkeeper Natalie D’Adamio on defense. Ortiz-Laneir opened the scoring for the Bears on a 32ndminute penalty shot after being fouled in the 18-yard box. She scored again ten minutes later from the center of the box after a corner kick by sophomore
tiz-Laneir by freshman mid-
Castillo. From that point on, it was smooth sailing for UNC. Six minutes after halftime, se-
two of which were on goal. D’Adamio held up her end of the bargain by blanking the Mavericks (1-3) and recording eight saves in her sixth shutout as a Bear. Sophomore goalkeeper Marissa Cooper relieved D’Adamio
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Danielle Birdsall converted a header on a lob pass across the six-yard box from ris. Finally, freshman forward Shanlie Anderson capped the game for the Bears after taking a lead pass from fellow freshman forward Katherine Day. Anderson led UNC with three shots,
contest. Sunday didn’t go as well for UNC as Creighton (2-2) took the lead on a goal by sophomore fender. The University of Northern Colorado hung tough for the minutes into the second half, the Blue Jays struck again. Freshman forward Paige Jarsombeck put a header in on a corner kick from sophomore de-
UNC answered with an unassisted goal from Lancia in the 57th minute to cut the
but Creighton pushed its lead back to two Natalie with a goal by D’Adamio senior forward Kelsey O’Donnell. Bears with an 82nd-minute goal Hugunin with an assist from senior forward and Aurora native Lauren Cingoranelli. at 7 p.m. Friday night when they take on Air Force at Jackson Field.
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quarterback Jac’Quon Miles to junior wide receiver Cordara Frazier. That drive ended with a Lions on top for the one and only time Saturday. UNC didn’t respond until senior Dave Eden put a kick through the uprights to tie the game 2:40 into the second quarhalf, driving 91 yards in ten plays touchdown on a slant from senior quarterback Seth Lobato to senior wide receiver Will Jefferson Jr.., who fought a Langston defender from the 7-yard line to the goal line. Stimphil’s scores and another by freshman running back Darius Graham supplied more than enough for the UNC victory. Graham ran for 93 yards on 17 carries in his collegiate debut. Collins said he was impressed by Graham’s natural talent, but that he has work to do. “The kid has natural ability,” Collins said. “We’ve just got to continue to teach him that he
can’t bounce everything to the outside because they’re as fast as you are now. You’re 230 pounds and sometimes you’ve got to run some people over and keep going. We got him doing that a little bit in the second half but he’s going to be a special player for us and it’s going to be good to have a 1-2 punch in there.” Stimphil’s big day was a boost 17-of-30 passing for 314 yards and three touchdowns. Lobato said he was prepared for Langston’s exotic defensive looks, which included some formations with only three down linemen and two linebackers. “We prepared for a number of different things that we thought they might do so once we got out here and saw their looks, we had to make the necessary adjustments,” he said. “I think we starthalf and on into the second half.” Defensively, senior linebacker Conor Sparacio starred with the reer and seven tackles. The other members of the linebacking corps led the Bears in tackles as fresh-
and sophomore JaQueal Walker racked up 14. Sparacio said his interceptions were the result of sticking to the game plan devised to counteract habits of Langston’s offense. “I got some depth and I read him and he just threw me the ball both times,” he said. “It’s just a tendency that we saw and a tendency that was true. I mean, I don’t have the best hands but today I looked like I have the greatest hands.” Walker, Flores, Graham and Stimphil all found themselves thrust into key positions because of suspensions to starters. Suspensions of linebackers Clarence Bumpas and Leilon Willingham, running back Tromaine Dennis and defensive linemen Devontae Chapple and Chris Urbaniak for violations of team rules last spring were not announced until after the game. Collins played coy when asked if the suspensions would continue any further, saying only, “we’ll see next week.” Next for the Bears is Colorado State-Pueblo (0-0) at 1:35 p.m. Saturday at Nottingham Field.
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Bears freshman running back Darius Graham works to break free of Langston defenders Saturday during UNC’s 31-10 win at Nottingham Field.
Minnesota transfer brings high pedigree to Bears football Jordan Doucette
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For UNC defensive end Kendall Gregory-McGhee, it’s all in the genes. His grandfather, Ben Gregory, played running back for the University of Nebraska, earning a spot on the school’s all-century team. His father was an AllAmerican linebacker for the University of Colorado before heading to the NFL, where he played for the Giants, Oilers and Bengals. Kendall has more than simple heredity going for him though. He brings a high level of intensity, knowledge, and dedication to a University of Northern Colorado team looking to season.
Kendall Gregory-McGhee
He has already made an impression on the coaching staff throughout preseason practices. Head coach Earnest Collins Jr. says he is thrilled to have the 6-foot-5 lineman on his side. “He brings experience,” Collins began, “He’s out helping the freshmen, learning the plays, working on technique, things like that. He’s brought
experience, knowledge, and athleticism.” Gregory-McGhee spent his high school days in Aurora, playing for Cherokee Trail. He not only starred as a defense end, but also as a punter. He was named all-city, all-state, and allleague for both positions. Because of his success as a high school player, Gregory-McGhee was a highly-touted recruit and ultimately decided to play defensive end for the University of Minnesota. After redshirting in 2009, Gregory-McGhee began his run at Minnesota. He played in 12 games in 2010, and earned the starting job October 16 against Purdue. Just a short year later, GregoryMcGhee was set to line up on the other side of the ball
at tight end for the Gophers before an injury caused him to miss the entire 2011 season. Gregory-McGhee left Minnesota for UNC and its master’s program in sports pedagogy, as well as a roster spot on the defensive line. Gregory-McGhee says he is pleased to be back in his home state with his family by his side. “I’m so happy I got to come home,” he said, “I really wanted to come home and be around my family and have them as a support system.” Collins isn’t the only one who has noticed Gregory-McGhee. Teammate and fellow defensive end Gavin Miller says he has enjoyed the competition that Gregory-McGhee brings to the University of
Northern Colorado. “He’s picked up the level of competition,” said Miller, “He just brings speed, intensity, knowledge. He’s a great football player.” Gregory-McGhee is of college football. It’s that experience that could ultimately make him a valuable
player for this UNC team. year, I’ve seen a lot of plays, a lot of different teams, a lot of reps, I know a lot of the tendencies of offenses,” said Gregory-McGhee, “A lot of the older guys at Minnesota taught me, and I feel like it’s my job to teach the guys here.”
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Beloved Greeley Tribune writer missed after passing away Schuman from page 9
wheelchair due to his muscular dystrophy and a wry smile across his face. Over his time covering University of Northern Colorado sports, Schuman, 49, developed strong relationships with various people in the athletics department, particularly sports information director Heather Kennedy, who said she spent 8-10 hours per week with Schuman at numerous sporting events. Kennedy said she’ll remember how supportive Schuman was when she had health issues of her own, battling frequent back surgeries. “I think what I remember the most about Matt was the support that he had for me when I was going through rough times with my back and being in pain every day and living on the medication,” she said. “He was just
so supportive. He knew how it could affect you if you let it and he just reminded me to stay positive.” In his youth, Schuman was the poster boy for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, appearing on telethons for the organization. He also was recognized nationally in 2003 for a series he wrote on Weld County residents with disabilities. Schuman worked at The Mirror, covering intramural sports from 1984-85. After graduating from UNC with a degree in journalism in 1986, Schuman was hired on at the Tribune later that year. Colorado Springs Gazette sports editor Jim O’Connell worked with Schuman at the Greeley Tribune from 19891995. O’Connell said an enduring characteristic Schuman held was his toughness to persevere through his physical limitations,
remembering Schuman leaving even in the winter. “At least a few times, he got stuck either in deep snow or in cracks in the road or sidewalk, or whatever, and he’d have to sit there and wait and shiver until someone could help him,” he said. “This was before cell phones, of course. The thought of that little guy stuck out on the streets of Greeley during a snowstorm makes me choke up even journalist and great person, he’s the toughest guy I know.” Johnstown Breeze owner Matt Lubich crossed paths with Schuman at The Mirror and said what he respected most about Schuman was his objectivity. “A lot of times with sportswriters, or beat writers of any type, they get more worried about whether they’re going to be buds with the people they cov-
er,” he said in an email. “They get off on being ‘inside’ like that. Matt never did that. I am a big believer in the fact that you can be friends with people, friendly, but that you make it clear, in that friendliness, that you are gonna ask what you have to ask.” Schuman’s funeral service was held on August 16 at UNC’s Foundation Hall, and the building was nearly at capacity. Many letics came to pay their respects, including nearly all of the football team and staff, players in uniform. He not only had a positive relationship with the staff and student-athletes he covered, but with the student reporters who covered stories with him. Former Mirror editor-in-chief and current sports information assistant Parker Cotton said Schuman was always helpful to him and other student journalists. “Though I doubt he knew it,
Matt was a great mentor to me,” Cotton said. “I picked his brain several times over the better part of four years, so I would have to say I’m indebted to Matt for his help in my development as a writer and a journalist. And I know he was that way for writers at The Mirror before and after my time there. He helped generations of student journalists in a special way. He was always someone to count on and a great guy to share a laugh and a press box with.” Taking over the UNC beat for Schuman is Sam Mustari, who covered Bear sports for the Tribune before Schuman took over in 2008. As a member of the newspaper, UNC, Greeley and disabled communities, Schuman made considerable impact in his time. He will be sorely missed by many, including us here at The Mirror sports department.
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different tempo than that of game three against Cal Poly Friday, and UNC prevented a comeback attempt from happening Saturday. “I think it was because how we reacted (Friday) in game three,” Wilson said. “We didn’t come out as strong as we did, and we knew that might be our tendency, but that’s not what we want to go to, so
we wanted to make sure to stop it now rather than continue it.” There was an obvious difference between Baylor and Cal Poly, but the way UNC played didn’t change. Aggressive plays both defensively and offensively were key to both wins, and UNC may have had a slight advantage as Baylor played Cal Poly on Saturday morning while the Bears had the opportu-
nity to watch. “So we could see their tendencies, but we just played volleyball the way that we know,” Wilson said. UNC hopes to continue its momentum at 7 p.m. Tuesday when the team travels to Fort Collins to take on in-state foe CSU. Colorado State (2-0) defeated both Cal Poly and Baylor in three straight sets.
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Football team must solve first-half miscues if it wants this season to be different fallen upon the team in the past.
Fox Tales By Samanth Fox
N
o victory or loss is guaranteed until players
pool; the only certainty is the importance of every play and player. gives an opportunity for teams to earn the victory or loss. While a comeback can make a times the clock doesn’t serve as an ally for the team needing to make up for lost time. needed to overcome in its 3110 victory against Langston Saturday.
struggled to reign in the ball acteristic not usually seen from second on last year’s squad in kickoff and punt return yards Dominic Gunn.
struggles the Bears may have during any given game this season.
games fall through the cracks if the Bears are not completely focused? Yes.
squad has considerable poten-
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talent coming back from last year’s school record-setting
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bato also struggled in the bebut at the same time I don’t
While a strong defensive performance held Langston to
incomplete passes and a sack should be able to recognize the skill of the third-year starter him. The troubles the Bears had putting a solid game together
factor to the success this sea-
and an explosive second half
benched because of team rule violations. to play a full 60 minute game. -
ardy if the team continues to ters rather than the entire time?
should be able to speed up the process of staying focused and minutes. — Samantha Fox is a graduate student of sociology and sports reporter and former sports editor of The Mirror.
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