FAYLING SYSTUM? Faculty and students pass judgement on America’s education system after the author of “No Child Held Back” assesed that the system deserves an “F.” Story by Ashley Montano on page 5.
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GRADING THE EDUCATION SYSTEM REC CENTER DRESS CODE HIV/AIDS AWARENESS GREELEY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION CONT.
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OBAMA WALKS POLITICAL TIGHTROPE ON IMMIGRATION Last week, President Barack Obama announced his changes to the nation’s immigration policy—changes that are now receiving some heat. In his speech, Obama stated that illegal immigrants should “come from the shadows and get right with the law.” He described his plan that will put off the deportation of undocumented immigrants if they meet a set of requirements. They need to have been in the country longer than five years, have children who are citizens or legal aliens and have no felonies on their record. If they pass a background check, pay a fine and agree to pay taxes, then these undocumented immigrants could have a pathway to legal residency. In theory, I think this is a doable plan. Many Americans believe undocumented immigrants come to America and take the jobs of hard working citizens. Many feel that the U.S. should deport all who are here illegally, but how realistic is that, with the millions of undocumented immigrants already here? The plan in Obama’s speech would recognize the immigrants who are here illegally and help those who do not have criminal records to find some sort of legal standing. If the plan he describes were reality, then I would be in full agreement with it. But CNN Political Commentator Newt Gingrich believes that the plan Obama discussed is not the actual plan in the works. What will the actual plan be? Only time will tell. I think immigrants who are in the country illegally should be held accountable for their actions. They break the law, and there should be consequences. On top of the speculation of which plan is true or not, some are looking at Obama’s
speech as racist against Latino immigrants. News organizations such as FOX believe that some remarks the president made stereotyped Latino workers. Obama said, “America is not a nation that accepts the hypocrisy of workers who mow our lawns, make our beds, clean out bedpans, with no chance ever to get right with the law. We’re a nation that gives people a chance to take responsibility and make amends and then create a better future for their kids.” Is this really stereotyping, though? The highest numbers of illegal immigrants are Latino. That is no question, so it’s clear that the speech is steered toward that nationality. But when he gives examples of what those immigrants do, does it make it racist? I think not. Illegal immigration is a very hot issue in America and rightfully so. This country is built on immigrants, but I believe it should be done legally. And if that means we lessen the high restrictions on citizenship tests, then let’s do it. Because let’s be honest, many Americans could not pass those tests—so why would someone who has not lived here pass?
— Jacob Scott is a senior journalism major and sports editor for The Mirror. He can be reached at editor@uncmirror.com.
The Mirror Reflections are the opinion of the editorial board: Alexandria Adair Vasquez, Katarina Velazquez, Antonio Hill, Danielle Ross, Cassius Vasquez and Erick Pirayesh.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BE YOUR OWN PERSON
Litsha Says Lame Stuff By Litsha Leeper
A good buddy of mine once said, “You can buy the hottest gear, make-up and whatever else from the store, but they don’t sell personalities at the mall or your local mom and pop shop.” Being the exaggerated thinker I am, I thought to myself, where does personality come from? Can you make one yourself? Is there a YouTube tutorial for that? Is there an app for that? Does God give it to you? Can you hang around someone long enough, and does it
rub off on you like something that’s contagious? I thought about the eccentric me. I had one friend who would randomly walk about in the city, stop near crowds of people and begin bellowing out a political spoken word poem just because he felt like it. Another girl I knew, she hated wearing shoes. She roamed the streets bare foot and believed that she should make friends everywhere she went. No matter where we would go—restaurant, or simple walk down the street—she would stop to talk to someone. She even randomly hugged a stranger who was in tears. When I saw that, I knew there was something to her freedom that was missing in society. Then there was this cool guy who would randomly involve strangers in freestyle rap battles on our dinner dates. Are these people special or just
daring? Probably a little of both or a lot of neither. I don’t believe they think very much about what they’re doing. Where do you find these people? They’re tucked away in the specialized libraries, dancing at the hole-in-the-wall blues bars and walking down streets they’ve never been on. They’re wearing tight mini-skirts, six inch heels and walking by a group of women who are shaking their heads in disgust. They’re sagging their pants or wearing skinny jeans while simultaneously listening to Celtic music. Now to my point. Conformity is a disease. It insidiously begins to spread its way through your mind when you hit school age. After the high school rebellion years, it turns into full blown, carbon copy illness in adulthood. Before you know it, you are as valuable to the world as a hologram. The world can see right through you.
The world knows you are going to dance when asked to, clap your hands, rub your belly and stomp your feet when asked to, because we are all really playing the adult version of Simon Says. The world knows that you are sick, that thinking requires great effort that can’t be mustered after studying all day for a degree your parents feel comfortable having you pursue. The world knows that you won’t dance if there are too many people around, that you won’t get to know your neighbor because it’s not the 1950s, that you won’t speak your mind because you don’t want to make anyone think you are anything other than a carbon copy. The world knows that you want so desperately to be accepted, so you look at the Forever 21 mannequin as a God and praise the social media sensations who keep you up to speed on what’s new and current.
The idea of being socially neglected, disparaged and shunned is more frightening than monsters. In fact, it is this fear that is the actual monster. Is it possible to develop a personality in a society that force feeds you images? In a society that tacitly expresses its disdain for people who go against the grain? Who don’t fit the roles that were birth assigned? Is it possible to be unique when you are scared to death of being criticized? We are constantly bombarded with messages that tell us what is and isn’t acceptable, and we perpetuate the cycle by turning into the messengers ourselves. I’m not sure I have a cure for the disease, but I hope a scientist somewhere is working on one. —Litsha Leeper is a senior philosophy major and an opinion columnist for The Mirror. She can be reached at editor@ uncmirror.com.
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GRADING AMERICA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM MON 11/24
By Ashley Montano news@uncmirror.com Whether it is the government or the way students are being taught, most education professors and students are in agreement that there are many problems present in the education system. The author of “No Child Held Back,” Yovel Bedash, has said that the American education system deserves an “F.” As a first generation American himself, Bedash said he understands what it is like to achieve the American dream. Unfortunately, he said he does not see that dream continuing with the current trends of the American education system. Bedash said there are billions of dollars spent on education systems but not on students. Children are being left behind, and there needs to be a significant change, he said. “I don’t think I would call it an ‘F,’ but that’s not to say that there are not problems,” said Christiane Olivo, a political science assistant professor at the University of Northern Colorado. In an ideal world, education would be focused on motivating students and figuring out that spark, Olivo said. “Certain areas could
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The education system is under scrutiny after harsh criticism from “No Child Held Back” author Yovel Bedash. be improved, but I don’t think we are failing,” said Kathleen O’Neil, an associate professor of teacher education at UNC. “I grew up on the strong belief that education is the most useful thing you can do for yourself,” said Katy Masterson, a senior art
education major. “It’s an essential tool for happiness and a gateway for new possibilities in your life.” Bedash, a technology graduate in computer science and technology management, currently functions as the founder and CEO of NamaYa.
The company provides and partners with school districts and teachers. The technology is designed to help each student reach his or her full potential. Bedash said NamaYa is not only limited to wealthy school districts, but the company is committed
to helping lower funded school districts as well. “Unfortunately, right now depending on where you are born, your chances are higher to go to prison than to college,” Bedash said in an online interview with Community Impact. See Education on page 8
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SHIRTS OR SKINS: REC CENTER HEALTH RISK? By Chelsea Hinspeter news@uncmirror.com Confusion has been raised regarding the inconsistency of dress code policies at university recreational centers throughout the country. Some individuals are questioning why UNC’s recreational center requires that full-length shirts or tank tops be worn in the facility, while some, such as Colorado State University, do not. “The reasoning for that is two-fold,” said Scott Schuttenberg, director of UNC’s recreation center. “One is because we really want to create a welcoming, inclusive environment, and we don’t want it to be an environment that is overly intimidating or make people feel uncomfortable in any way. Two would be health, sanitary-type reasons. As more skin is exposed, more bodily fluids, sweat in particular, get onto equipment, which wears the equipment faster and also can spread issues, germs and whatnot.” Schuttenberg explained that illnesses and diseases can spread from person to person through bodily fluids such as sweat. Requiring that more skin be concealed, especially where parts of the body come in direct contact with equipment, Schuttenberg said that the recreational center hopes to reduce the risk of spreading diseases. “I don’t know why they’re saying that. Whether someone is wearing a shirt or a sport bra, it’s still the same amount of sweat,” said Alexandra Hogan, a junior nursing major. Hogan said she visits the recreational center several times a week, and she also participates in CrossFit training.
Many people, especially in weight training, prefer to wear tight or little clothing while working out. This is so they see what muscles are being used during a particular exercise or sequence, Hogan explained. Hogan said she wishes the center gave students more adultlike privileges like privatelyowned gyms do, but instead, she said the center’s dress code seems more similar to the rules of a high school. Hogan suggested that if the concern is sanitation, the center can focus on the cleanliness of the building and provide extra incentive for patrons to wipe down their equipment. Unlike at UNC, CSU’s recreational center requires that patrons wear “appropriate attire” for the activity they will be engaging in. CSU’s guidelines for clothing do not require a full length t-shirt or tank top. Employees at the center said CSU’s definition of “appropriate attire” varies from one area of their center to another, usually requiring closed toe shoes and athletic attire. “It’s kind of common sense, and people understand what’s appropriate and what’s not appropriate at a public university setting,” said Tyson Kehler, the associate director of CSU’s recreational center. With lax clothing restrictions, there’s always the possibility that a patron could go beyond the line of what would be considered appropriate, Kehler said. But if a line was crossed, then that individual would be confronted, which happens very infrequently, Kehler explained. “You can’t please everyone, and we try to be inclusive to everyone,” Kehler said. Someone showing a lot of skin
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Tyler Offner, a theatre studies sophomore, lands a shirtless cartwheel in front of the Campus Recreation Center, where members are required to wear either a full length shirt or tank top. does have the potential to offend some people, but not being able to wear something may offend someone as well, Kehler said. Despite this understanding, Kehler said he has not received any complaints regarding dress code. Kehler said that although CSU re-evaluates its policies every summer and takes feedback into consideration, these dress code policies have been in place for many years. Kehler said he has looked into studies regarding the passing of diseases in a gym-like setting, and most of the studies seem to differ on a case-by-case basis. However, Schuttenberg said
he is confident that UNC’s policy helps to reduce the possibility of contracting or passing along an undesirable pathogen. Schuttenberg said that although incidents are infrequent, there are several patrons that must be asked to change or vacate at the beginning of new semesters. For such a situation, the recreational center staff keeps a large supply of additional shirts on hand. Since Gunter Hall was used as a recreational center, the dress policy has not changed. Schuttenberg said that, based on his research, most recreational centers at colleges and universities have
very similar dress code policies. Schuttenberg said UNC’s center has not received feedback regarding the dress code, positive or negative. If someone does wish to leave feedback, they can do so on the suggestion page of the website: http://www.unco.edu/campus rec/rec_center/suggestion.htm. Feedback goes directly to Schuttenberg. “We’re here for the students,” Schuttenberg said. “We’re funded by the students, so we definitely want to make sure the students are happy with what we’re doing, and so any feedback would be greatly appreciated.”
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FRAT RAISES HIV/AIDS AWARENESS By Monique Becker news@uncmirror.com “During a blood transfusion, one of our founding fathers, Alberto Rivera, contracted the HIV virus, and in June 1989, he passed away from the battle of AIDS,” said Christopher Swazo, Lambda Sigma Upsilon president. With help from beforeplay.org, the University of Northern Colorado chapter of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity honored Rivera by hosting a presentation on HIV/AIDS awareness last Monday. Swazo began by explaining why the fraternity was hosting the presentation and involving itself in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Kori Wilford, a presenter from beforeplay.org, informed attendants of the different ways HIV/AIDS could be spread and prevented from spreading. Beforeplay.org is an informational website that was created to help Coloradoans navigate their sexual health and family planning. HIV/AIDS is typically transmitted three different ways: through sex, bodily fluids (breast milk, semen, vaginal
fluids, blood, etc.) and childbirth. Wilford said anal sex is the most common way to transmit HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS attacks T-Cells and uses them to replicate the virus. Once a person has less than 200 T-Cells, they are considered to have AIDS. It is possible for more TCells to be made, but there is no cure for HIV/AIDS. Some medications cause the virus to become dormant. In these instances, it is possible that someone could choose not to identify as someone with the virus. The Northern Colorado AIDS Project is a good source for the testing of HIV/AIDS, Wilford said. The project is an organization focused on meeting the needs of people who have been affected by HIV and promoting prevention, care and advocacy. The Northern Colorado AIDS Project has offices in Greeley and Fort Collins. The Greeley office is located at 2017 9th St., and their phone number is (970)-353-1177. For more information on the Northern Colorado AIDS project visit www.ncaids.org. “There are a ton of sites for younger teenagers on sex, but we wanted to create one that was helpful for older teens and adults so that they had information at their disposal as well,” Wilford said.
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GYP HELPS GRADS BUILD PROFESSIONAL LIVES By Samantha Lee news@uncmirror.com In a post-graduate world where many believe just having a diploma is not enough, one group is striving to give students a better chance to be successful. Greeley Young Professionals is a local organization of post-college, working class men and women who work with students to build professionalism through networking events. These events help acquaint students with professionals who could see their potentials. Many students have heard stories of their peers struggling to find work after graduation, often times because they have no connections to those who work in their desired fields. According to their website, GYP is working to create local and professional relationships, to enrich the Greeley community and to help students establish those vital working relationships. Irene Davila is the operations director for the Greeley Chamber of Commerce and is the head of the organization.
“GYP is designed especially for young cations and a minor in business adminprofessionals ages 21 to 39 to create a istration. Orozco has been a part of GYP platform to build relationships, develop for two years and has also played a part in professionally, become politically and organizing some of the GYP events. As the philanthropically active and contribute to marketing and communications coordithe economic development and quality of nator, Orozco plans community service life in our community,” Davila said. events and manages the social media for Having a mission the organization. packed with such a “Joining and being active at “GYP taught variety of goals allows me the value in creatfor Davila to schedule our events and in our commu-ing and maintaining events that introduce nity made my college experi-strong relationships students to a wide arthe community. It’s ence productive, rewardingin ray of professionals. more than just netand unforgettable.” “We have memworking and handing bers from all different out business cards. It’s industries and even about having a sup—Tory Orozco members who own port system that you their own businesses. can reach out to when Our networking events are hosted by things get tough,” Orozco said. chamber members, so these events showDavila mentioned the mission of case our members...while giving [students] Greeley Young Professionals is more than the opportunity to meet new people every networking and said that the organization month,” she said. also strives to give back to the community. Tory Orozco is a senior that will be “My favorite event is collecting new graduating this December with a bachelors toys for the holidays and then wrapping of arts in journalism and mass communithem as a group with Santa Cops. The
Greeley Police department sponsors and organizes this event every year and collect about 3,000 gifts that they distribute to children in Weld County who, otherwise, would get nothing for Christmas,” Orozco said. Lexi Love is also a senior studying journalism and mass communications who has been affected by the work of GYP. Love has attended a few meetings and believes the goal of the program is beneficial. “I think it’s an awesome organization. It’s an awesome chance for students to engage with their peers that are killing it in the professional world,” she said. Orozco said that working with GYP has been an integral part of her time at Northern Colorado. “I have made some incredible relationships through GYP,” Orozco said. “Joining and being active at our events and in our community made my college experience productive, rewarding and unforgettable.” Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. More information can be found on the Greeley Young Professionals Facebook page.
PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS GRADE EDUCATION SYSTEM Education from page 5 Those who are being left behind are students of color and kids in low income areas. These students do not have the same resources to work with as other students do, Olivo said. Studies show that class sizes are also an important factor in these aspects. Olivo said that the system is under a lot of economic constraints and that attributes to larger class sizes. Unfortunately, the larger the class, the harder it is for teachers to focus on individuals. Student’s individual geniuses should be nurtured, but instead, the system is treating them like an assembly line, Bedash said. Students do not believe in themselves anymore because of this. Olivo explained that a main problem is the achievement gap. Teachers have incentives to teach according to tests, so students get good scores. Ensuring that students do well on standardized testing becomes job security for a teacher. Bedash said teachers do not currently have an incen-
tive to be original because there are too many demands from administrations. Erika Stripp, a senior education major, said she wants to teach students about the subject instead of what is on the test. Masterson said she does believe in standardized testing, but teachers should teach toward the tests in more creative ways. State testing should not be involved in standardized testing because government officials do not know what it is like to teach, Masterson explained. The system is too focused on the learning and needs to focus on the teaching, explained Bedash. “Some teachers talk down to students or give up on difficult students,” Stripp said. “I’ll never do that as a teacher.” Teachers are experiencing a lot of pressures and are losing sight of inspiring individuals, Olivo said. “I never want to make my students feel incompetent,” Masterson said. “I think that’s a hugely detrimental thing you can do to such a young mind.” Despite many comments on the education system,
O’Neil said teachers will nurture students because that is why they became teachers. Teachers will always be given curriculum to teach, but how they teach that material is where creativity plays. Bedash said that the American dream is dying because of the education system, but there are still inspiring aspects of young individuals entering the education field. Most education majors are eager to bring new styles of teaching to institutions when they graduate. In addition, most are aware that there are going to be challenges in their careers, but they want to become teachers to guide students to become the best they can. O’Neil explained that school reform has been going on since the late 1800s and is always evolving. In this culture, there are a lot of opinions on how students should be taught, from those opinions more ways to teach the students are discovered. Masterson said she will use different learning styles because she understands that not all students learn the same way. She said she would also like to see more government funding in subjects like art, music and theater.
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SPECTRUM DRAG SHOW NOT A DRAG By Corell Comer arts@uncmirror.com Drag queens and kings from the northern Colorado area gathered last Thursday night at UNC’s University Center Ballrooms to strut their stuff for the 5th annual Spectrum drag show, “So You Think You Can Drag.” More than 150 students, LGBT supporters and members of the community packed into the ballrooms, where a stage and catwalk were set front and center. The annual event is about much more than fun—it’s also a charity event. While admission was free, audience members were encouraged to tip performers throughout the show and make much-needed and celebrated donations. Kings and queens, known for the night as “Bucket Babes,” walked around the ballrooms throughout the night and collected money in small buckets. Of the proceeds, 40 percent went to funding for Spectrum’s annual Queer Prom event, and the remaining 60 percent went to The Center of Northern Colorado, which offers resources to the LGBT community in northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado students and professionals in drag performance participated in the show. In addition to the scheduled performances, there was a competition in which eight audience members were randomly selected to join the drag queens on stage and be transformed into kings and queens. Between performances, the selected audience members competed in several rounds. Participants were seen walking the catwalk and making outfits out of duct tape and fabric. They also answered questions in an interview, in which the competitors were challenged to create their own drag identities. After each round, the participants walked around the ballrooms collecting votes in the form of cash donations for their survival in the game. The participants who gathered the most money continued on to the next round, and in
true drag fashion, those who didn’t were asked to “sashay away” and return to their seats. The final two competitors, Joe Mama and Brad Tits, had to lip-sync for their lives in the final round. Ultimately, Brad Tits won the competition and the trophy. While the show featured some seasoned drag queen veterans, it was a first for many of the UNC students who performed, like communication studies major Ashley Liska. “This was my very first drag performance,” they said. Liska performed a duet piece as drag king Beck Bindman in one of the first acts of the night. “I’ve been on stage before for theater and choir and stuff, but to get up there in pineapple print undies and a disco shirt was something I’d never done before.” Liska said they were inspired to perform in drag after seeing another drag show that had been hosted in Fort Collins. “I saw the hosts at a drag show in Fort Collins, and they were fantastic,” she said. “That was the night I decided to participate in this drag show, because I saw how much fun they were having.” Co-host Jessica L’Whor hosts the CSU drag show, and she said she was eager for the opportunity to host the Spectrum drag show at UNC. “It was an amazing opportunity, and I love supporting the universities,” L’Whor said. L’Whor seemed to hold her own as a host as well as a performer. She entertained the audience with her jokes and extravagant outfits and was the final performer of the night in a professionally choreographed Lady Gaga number. While the night was filled with plenty of performances, the names of the queens and kings also grabbed the attention of the audience. Audience members would giggle or cheer at many of the names; L’Whor’s name, in particular, received a lot of attention. “Jessica is from Jessica Rabbit,” she said. “I like her persona of being this really slutty and promiscuous woman, but she’s a one-man woman. Roger Rabbit is the only one she loves, but she’s still sexy and fun. I wanted something French, so I went with L’Whor because sluts don’t get paid, and whores do.”
One of the most coveted performers of the night, Khrys’ta Aal, said her name is not as much of a name as it is a frame of mind. “It’s like an emotion, not labeled or categorized by gender. Khrys’ta Aal can be anything you want it to be,” she said. Aal performs regularly in northern Colorado. To get involved in next year’s drag show or for more information about Spectrum, visit their Facebook page under Spectrum @ UNC or the GLBTA Resource Office located in Room 2048 at the University Center. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Hostess Jessica L’Whor wraps up Spectrum’s fifth annual drag show by performing a mash-up of Lady Gaga songs, stripping off layers of clothing as each song changed.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK SCHOOLS ON RAMEN By Antonio Hill arts@uncmirror.com Most college students know shopping on a budget is an essential part of living away from home, and most turn to ramen to save some money. Students who attended Swag Your Ramen as part of International Education Week last Monday at the University Center learned some tips and tricks on how to give those soupy noodles a new kick. Lindsay Jones, a senior elementary education major, is a member of the International Ambassador Program and was in charge of planning this event. “IAP partnered with international students. They were like mentors,” Jones said. “It was nice. We became instant friends, and they learned what it was like to live here and about our culture.” Some of the ingredients available included fish tofu, dried seaweed, dried shrimp and a variety of sauce and spices. “International students did help with this event, and I tried a new ingredient for my ramen: fish tofu,” Jones said. “It was really good. I’m not sure how they make it and still
have it count as vegan.” The International Ambassador Program hosted International Education Week last week, which included multiple programs that allowed students to explore other cultures starting with a panel about Iran’s history and politics and ending with a sushi-making event. Rain Wright, a senior elementary education major, said she had never added so many things to her ramen. “I wanted to try as many new things that I could, within reason,” Wright said. “I added spicy chili powder, crumbled dry seaweed, green onion and cilantro. I actually enjoyed all the additions, just maybe not so much chili powder next time.” Theresa Bell, a junior psychology and criminal justice major, said she became an International Student Ambassador this semester. “I heard about this program while studying abroad this past summer,” Bell said. “With this program, we wanted to bring culture to UNC. We have flavors from all over the world, some of them I’ve never even heard of.” International Education Week ended last Friday, but anyone can find out more information about studying abroad or becoming an ambassador at the Center for International Education in the University Center.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS EXHIBITS LOCAL TALENT VARIETY By Correll Comer arts@uncmirror After the second round of the BandWagon Battle of the Bands, one thing is clear – Northern Colorado has no shortage of talented musicians. The first band of the night was a Greeley rock band called Disguise the Silence. The band chose a variety of songs that ranged from heavy vocals and technical instrumentation to melodic and emotional songs that connected with many audience members. Pandas and People was the second contender of the night, and they got the crowd up and moving with their upbeat, funky, folky rhythms. With five members on stage, each musician’s talents shined in every song. Electric Stair Child, the third band of the night, had a good idea of what was in store for them in the competition, and they said they couldn’t wait to perform again. They have competed in the battle for the last three years. The four-member band played a completely original set, with psychedelic riffs and beats. People packed the dance floor, and with a culmination
of a rap song, jam-rock, funk and soul, it was impossible to tell what was coming next. Lead vocalist and guitarist Caleb D’Aleo gave fair warning that the band’s style was unpredictable. “We like to get a little weird. Let’s be honest, we all have a little weird in us, and we need you to let that weird out right now,” he said. The band members say they refuse to place themselves in any particular genre, and in a lot of ways, they’ve created their own genre by mixing in the best of all of their talents, musical influences and their love for the music. Kyle O’Hara, the band’s drummer, acknowledges that their live performances attributes to the band’s unique sound. “I don’t think you can categorize our music. We are all about the live performance, and we can’t replicate that in a studio. We play all different kinds of genres of music, but none of our songs are really true to one genre, they’re just our take on that genre,” he said. Going right along with the weirdness that members of Electric Stair Child say they pride themselves on, a bunch of balloons were thrown on stage accompanied by two guys dressed as a banana and a gorilla. The final band, Primary People, got the audience
grooving to their jazzy, R&B sound. They have performed in several Northern Colorado venues, including the Block Party and Club 357 in downtown Greeley. “I have no idea where this music is going to take us. We just love to play together,” said Irene Salazar, the vocalist. “We’re just in the moment, living in the moment, right now, playing as much as we can.” At the end of the night, Electric Stair Child had won the round. They are set to compete in the final round alongside Hypnotic Vibes, who won the first round at the Moxi Theater, and Shatterproof, who won the third round at Hodi’s Half Note in Fort Collins. As a band that records their music live, members of Electric Stair Child say they have other musical plans for the $1,000 cash prize if they win. “If we won, the money would be a means of getting around, touring around Colorado and paying whoever we have to pay to perform,” D’Aleo said. To see which band takes the grand prize of $1,000 and the cover of BandWagon Magazine, attend the final battle at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Moxi Theater. Tickets are available for $5 on their website at www. moxitheater.com or at the door.
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MON 11/24 5 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Western State Colorado University Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Colorado Christian University Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center
FRI 11/28 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. University of Nebraska Omaha At Omaha, Nebraska 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Stetson University Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center
SAT 11/29 12 p.m. Volleyball vs. University of Denver Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center
SUN 11/30 1 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska University At Lincoln, Nebraska 2 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Florida A&M University Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center
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UNC announces a $1.5 million 15-year deal with the Bank of Colorado over the naming rights to the Butler-Hancock Athletic Center.
BUTLER-HANCOCK GETS NEW NAME By Jacob Scott sports@uncmirror.com Last week, UNC and the Bank of Colorado agreed to a 15-year deal over the naming rights of the sports arenas. The Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion will now be known as the Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center. “We are delighted to have Bank of Colorado join us as a partner in making Bank of Colorado Arena a state-of-the-art facility which offers an outstanding experience for our students, fans, friends and neighbors,” University of Northern Colorado President Kay Norton said. This agreement between UNC and the Bank of Colorado will last through the year 2029, and it totals over $1.5 million. Bank of Colorado President Shawn Osthoff
said that he was very pleased with the deal, and he is excited for the future. “Bank of Colorado is passionate about serving and giving back to our communities,” Osthoff said. “We know that Bank of Colorado Arena and the partnership with UNC is a natural fit for us and our commitment to higher education.” The Butler-Hancock Athletic Center includes athletic department offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, locker rooms, a weight room, an athletic training center and the Bank of Colorado Arena. UNC Athletic Director Darren Dunn has spearheaded many projects, this deal included, since his arrival in January. Dunn has overseen the placement of new lighting, video boards, flooring and an air conditioning system inside the arena. “We are truly thankful to Bank of Colorado
for their continued support of UNC athletics and are proud to bear their name in such an important facility,” Dunn said. “The generosity of Bank of Colorado will help us to continue to grow, educate and serve our student-athletes.” The arena first opened on Feb. 4, 1975, and over the years it has served the school’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, volleyball teams and wrestling team. The building is named after two longtime UNC coaches: Pete Butler and John W. Hancock. Butler played football, baseball and basketball for UNC in the late 1920s. He also coached for UNC’s baseball, football, tennis and basketball teams. With Butler as the school’s baseball coach, the team won 415 games with only 140 losses. Hancock was UNC’s athletic director for 34 years beginning in 1932. He also coached football and track.
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Senior wide receiver Dimitri Stimphil runs through the North Dakota defense 85 yards to the endzone. Stimphil caught nine passes for 157 receiving yards with two touchdowns.
FOOTBALL DROPS FINAL GAME OF SEASON By Jacob Scott sports@uncmirror.com
Northern Colorado (3-8, 2-6 Big Sky) senior wide out Dimitri Stimphil had a career day despite the Bears’ big loss this past weekend. The UNC football class closed its final game of the 2014 season at Nottingham Field, losing 33-14 to North Dakota University. Stimphil, however, caught nine passes for 157 yards with two touchdowns. With his 157 yards receiving, Stimphil became UNC’s leader for receiving yards in the school’s Division I history. “It means a lot to be able to say you went to a university and have an accomplishment like that,” Stimphil said. “I can carry that on forever. I can tell my children that one day.” Stimphil caught two touchdown passes, one from sophomore quarterback Sean Rubalcaba and the other from junior quarterback Jonathan Newsom. The Bears were unable to find the endzone until the third quarter, when they were down 17-0. Rubalcaba was able to find Stimphil opened on a short pass, and Stimphil was able to weave his way 85 yards to the endzone.
The touchdown seemed to give the Bears some life on defense, as they were able to get back-to-back sacks forcing North Dakota (5-7, 3-5 Big Sky) to punt. The offense was unable to hold the momentum of their previous drive, not scoring again until there was 24 seconds left in the game. Backup quarterback Newsom found Stimphil for a 23-yard touchdown, which was his second of the game. The main downfall for the Bears offense was turnovers, all six of them. Rubalcaba threw two interceptions on his 29 passing attempts. Fumbles plagued the offense. There were five overall—only one of which was recovered by Northern Colorado. “You ain’t gonna win many of them with six turnover on the day,” head coach Earnest Collins Jr. said. UNC was unable to establish a running game with fumbles and penalties: 11 overall, taking away any rhythm the Bears hoped to get. Northern Colorado netted a total of 18 yards rushing, while the combinations of quarterbacks threw for 301 yards. North Dakota’s offense was monopolized by the running game and, more specifically, senior running back Jer Garman. Garman ran for 164 yards on 34 carries, including two touchdowns. UND only had 63 passing yards on
the day. The Bears closed out the season with a 3-8 record, and it seemed to be a bittersweet moment for the graduating seniors. Stimphil said, after the game, that he has hopes of taking his game to the next level—the NFL. If that does not pan out, then he said he will pursue a career in criminal justice. Another senior, defensive tackle Lexington Smith, said he is hoping to help inner city kids and give them the opportunities he received when he was young. “I’m leaving it in God’s hands,” Smith said. “Praying for a shot at the league—definitely gonna make some strides towards that but, if not, then kicking off this leadership training for inner city kids. Give somebody the chance that I had.” And that shot Smith has been praying for may come true. Smith, who has already graduated, is reported as being scouted by some professional teams. Rubalcaba talked about the departing seniors and his disappointment with the loss. “It sucks that we couldn’t be more productive and get more wins for these seniors because they are some of the hardest workers that I’ve ever seen,” Rubalcaba said. “It’s just hard to let them go on that note. It’s killing me.”
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MEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS GAME TO NMS AGGIES By Brad Klump sports@uncmirror.com
Last Wednesday the UNC men’s basketball team traveled to New Mexico to face the Aggies of New Mexico State University. The Bears would lose their second road game by
the final score of 86-65. The Aggies jumped out to an early lead, and Northern Colorado (1-2) failed to come back and take control. “I was proud of the way we battled back after getting down early,” head coach B.J. Hill said. “But I
didn’t see much after that, so we were kind of a one hit wonder.” New Mexico State (1-3) would score the first seven points of the game. UNC battled back, only to have the Aggies score ten unanswered points. New Mexico State made over 55
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percent of their shots from the floor, which Hill cited as a lack of toughness and effort. Senior forward Tim Huskisson scored 16 points and had five rebounds. Senior guard Tevin Svihovec scored 12 points and played well in the loss.
New Mexico State had 4 players score 17 points or more, as they shot the ball very efficiently as a team. Coach Hill admitted that the pressure bothered his team. He also said he was frustrated with his team’s inability to prevent the Aggies from shooting
the ball. The Bears will look to rebound and set their record straight when they face Colorado Christian at home on Monday night. The game will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center.
WOMENS BBALL GETS SECOND WIN By Dylan Sanchez sports@uncmirror.com The UNC women’s basketball team (2-0) defeated the University of North Texas (0-2) 53-48 on Monday afternoon in Texas. Bears sophomore forward Kourteney Zadina and senior guard D’shara Strange led the Northern Colorado offense, combining for 30 points. Northern Colorado fell behind early as the Mean Green hit their first jumper, and UNC fouled to allow North Texas to go up 3-0. However, North Texas stuttered early and the Bears jumped to take the lead. The struggles continued
throughout the first half for both teams as Northern Colorado only shot 23.8 percent, and North Texas shot 25.9 percent. The first half was a toss-up, as there were seven lead changes, but a late free throw chance by Strange gave the Bears a 19-17 lead going into half-time. Strange was 7-7 on free throws for the day. North Texas got off to a quick start in the second half, forcing turnovers and building a five point lead. However, mistakes and costly turnovers allowed UNC to gain momentum. Northern Colorado was outshot by North Texas 41.3 percent to 36.6 percent
in the final half. It was the free throw line that was the difference maker in the close contest, as Northern Colorado finished shooting 76.2 percent. North Texas only managed 34.8 percent. With two minutes left in the game the Bears had a nine point lead, and they were coasting to the final buzzer—but a late series of turnovers allowed the Mean Green to make one final run. The Bears held on and managed to get their second win of the season. UNC hits the Bank of Colorado Arena at ButlerHancock Athletic Center at 5 p.m. on Monday against Western State.
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VOLLEYBALL WINS BIG SKY CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH By Jacob Scott sports@uncmirror.com
Northern Colorado is now the 2014 Big Sky Champion. The UNC volleyball team swept No. 1 Idaho State University (25-17, 25-20, 2927) in the Big Sky championship this past Saturday. With this win, the Bears will play in the NCAA Division I Volleyball Tournament for the fourth time in the school’s history. The Bears have won nine straight sets all in tournament play, as they swept their opponent in each round. “I am really proud of the girls; They played hard and stuck to the game plan,” head coach Lyndsey Oates said. “We played hard and earned a great win against a very good Idaho State team.” Over the course of the tournament, the Bears’ defense stood tall. In the championship match the Bears held Idaho State to a
.177 hitting percentage. This is the seventh straight match in which the Bears’ defensive unit has held its opponent to under .200 hitting percentage. The third and final set was nothing short of a nail-biter. UNC was down 17-11, but the offense was able to battle back and tie the set at 21. Both teams would not give in, trading points back and forth—bringing the set to 27. Senior middle blocker Briana Strong brought the kill that led to the match point. An attack error by the No. 1 seed sealed the deal for the Bears, the new conference champs. Northern Colorado had three players that earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. Senior middle blocker Andrea Spaustat, junior outside Katie Champion and junior outside hitter Kendra Cunningham were given the honor. Cunningham was named the Big Sky tournament’s MVP. She totaled 33 kills, 29 digs, seven blocks, three assists and two
serving aces. UNC began its tournament play sweeping the No. 6 seed Portland State University (25-22, 25-18, 25-22) on Thursday afternoon. Five Bears had over five digs Thursday, and they were led by junior defensive special Meagan Garcia. Garcia had 12 digs, making this her 19th straight game with double-digit digs. On top of the defensive effort, Northern Colorado’s (21-9, 12-4 Big Sky) servers were able to get six serving aces. “Our aggressive serving throughout the match helped get Portland State out of system,” Oates said. The closest set of the day was the final set, which had the teams tying seven times. But the Bears stood strong and produced a 6-3 run to finish the match and earn a spot in the semifinals. In the semifinals, the Bears defense again came up big as they swept the No. 2
of North Dakota University (25-23, 25-23, 25-18). For the match North Dakota (26-8, 13-3 Big Sky) hit a .137 hitting percentage. The balanced UNC offensive unit also contributed in the sweep, as three Bears notched double-digit kills. Sophomore setter Ashley Guthrie, who set up the shots for Champion and the rest of the offense, earned 44 assists on the night. UND was able to jump ahead to a 4-1 in the first set, keeping the Bears within a three-point margin. With the win for North Dakota just three points away, Oates called an important timeout to rally her team. After the timeout, UNC went on a 5-1 run to squander any hopes of a UND win. The Bears finished the final set with 21 kills and .415 hitting percentage. Northern Colorado’s opponent for the NCAA tournament will be announced during a selection show at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday that will be televised on ESPNU.