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Ethical to lose for a future championship win? By Jacob Scott As the NHL regular season inches to a close, some teams and their fans are finding themselves in hot water. In case everybody isn't up to date with the National Hockey League, I will explain. Over the past couple of weeks, fans of the last-place team, the Buffalo Sabres, have been under fire for cheering against their own team. Sabres fans are known for being loyal to their team, but they want the Sabres to finish last in the league... for what seems to be a good reason. For many leagues like the NHL, a team's draft status is a direct result of where they finish the year. The best team drafts last, and the worst team gets first dibs on the best prospects. And this year there are two very big prospects. In the college system, there is center Jack Eichel from Boston University, and from the Ontario Hockey League, there is the projected number one pick in center, Connor McDavid. NHL scouts are thinking a player like McDavid could change the face of an entire franchise, and Sabres fans are wanting just that. Some Sabres fans have already received custom-made McDavid jerseys, even though the draft doesn't start until June 26. He is the reason why the Buffalo fans are rooting against their own
team in the latter part of the season. The fans know their team is bad, and they believe a high draft number can help change the team into an impressive contender. This thinking isn't all that crazy — why should your team win when they have already missed the playoffs? Especially when your team is in last place, short-term sacrifices are sometimes necessary in order to secure a brighter future. Now, there have been questions on whether the team is in fact losing on purpose in order to secure their spot, but there has been no evidence to prove it. Sport-lovers from around the nation have commented on the ethical dilemma that the Sabres are in. Lee H. Igel, the co-director of New York University's Sports and Society Program and writer for sports-business for Forbes magazine, said that losing on purpose in any circumstance is wrong. “It is not ethical for a team to tank,” Igel said in an article from Buffalo News. “You can put a period on that. Playing for the Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel sweepstakes is not ethical. There’s no reasonable circumstance in which losing on purpose is right.” But other people in the sports world believe winning games is not the goal for many teams—winning the championship is. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, said the cham-
A Poem: Love Choices Or is it some girl that I will only ever hug? Or is it some girl who passed me at the club? What if you love someone who doesn’t love you back?
Caffeine-Sprinkled Conversation By Stefan Lamb Love is a word for something we can’t describe.
But there is that one girl who fills me up inside;
Like God and believing in something.
Gives me hope and happiness.
Maybe it’s eternal life. How can you really know when you’re in love?
I just can’t decide. What should I do about all the lies?
Maybe I’ve never felt it.
I can’t turn back now and tell her the truth,
Because I’d probably know what it was.
But if I do and she hates me— was that really love?
Should you try and try, Or just give up? I don’t know now and maybe I will some day. Is it predetermined love? Or made by the choices we make?
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physics major with a concentration in secondary teaching and an opinion columnist for The Mirror. He can be reached at editor@uncmirror.com.
pionship is the ultimate goal for every team. “Remember: The goal is not to win games,” Cuban said in an article from Buffalo News. “The goal is to win a championship. Some believe the best approach to get there is by getting the best possible draft picks. So those teams are not trying to lose. They are trying to win a championship.” Losing on purpose to get better is a big ethical dilemma, and there is no true answer out there. Sports organizations want to get better and high-draft picks do help teams improve. Each team has to decide every year how to handle the draft lottery system that many believe is broken. But the fault lays with the NHL and not with team owners and general managers. Sometimes, to get the big win, you have to take a couple of losses.
—Jacob Scott is a senior journalism and mass communications major and sports editor for The Mirror. He can be reached at editor@uncmirror.com.
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Broadcasting the Bears: Bear News By Makalah Emanuel news@uncmirror.com
Bear News is the name and campus information is the game. The University of Northern Colorado’s Bear News distributes information regarding anything that affects the campus community to its audience—including city, state and national events. Bear News divides newsworthy information into three categories: news, sports and meteorology. Production is overseen by the journalism and mass communications program and is under the direction of Dale Edwards, an associate professor of journalism and mass communications. The news station has been up and running for about a decade but took its turn for the best in 2005, when Edwards first arrived on campus. “I got involved in Bear News in 2005 when I first came here,” Edwards said. “One of the conditions with my employment was to resurrect the cable TV news program. It had stopped running for a number of reasons. We physically built the set in the winter break of 2005-2006, and we did the first program in 2006. Since then, so many things have happened. We got the teleprompters in. We put the green screen in so that we can do weather. We’ve gone full HD. We’ve gone from actually putting it on television to just putting it up on the web. We put it up on YouTube and Facebook.” Though Edwards helps with the show and has played an imperative part with the news station’s role
on UNC’s campus, it is the students that bring fire to Bear News. One student in particular is Alex Kurschner, a junior journalism and mass communications major emphasizing in telecommunications. Kurschner, who is the director of Bear News, said he enjoys the hands-on experience the show provides him. He also said he enjoys the rewards that come with being the director of a news station. “As director, I can tell people what to do and have things done my way,” Kurschner said. Another student involved in Bear News is Elizabeth Olivares, a co-executive producer and junior journalism and mass communications major also emphasizing in telecommunications. “I love it,” Olivares said. “It’s really hands-on. You get the full-on experience of what it’s like in the real world. I really love how everyone’s so involved, and everyone has their own ideas and their personalities come together.” Olivares recalled the first time she stepped out to do work for Bear News and how her experience wasn’t as much of a natural and comfortable welcoming as one may assume. “The first story I ever did for Bear News was the ‘Take Back the Night’ event, and I had no idea what I was doing,” Olivares said. “I just said I would do it, and I went out there with a camera and that was it. I was really bad.” But there are many remarkably pleasing moments involved with creating of Bear News as well, Kurschner said. “Our last show before spring break—we have headset systems so that I can talk to the anchors and every-
one who’s inside the studio—the head-sets went out, so I couldn’t speak to them, and we still were able to do a show without me telling everyone what to do,” Kurschner said. “It showed that everyone knows what they’re doing.” Pleasing moments with Bear News is something Kayla Murray, a senior journalism and mass communications major emphasizing in telecommunications, said she seems to know all too well. As a news anchor, Murray said she and her fellow anchors make sure to have fun. “The anchors have a lot of fun behind the scenes when the cameras aren’t rolling,” Murray said. “We like to laugh a lot and goof around a lot.” But Murray also attests to the serious side of Bear News. “You’re kind of forced to learn every aspect of the broadcasting,” Murray said. “I don’t really want to be behind the scenes, but I still know how to edit film. I think it helps people step out of their comfort zones. You’re doing stories, and you’re on camera. Whether you’re a reporter or an anchor, everyone’s on camera at least once. It forces you to step out of your comfort zone and builds speaking confidence.” Olivares said there’s much more to Bear News that she would like UNC students to know. “It’s for anyone, not just if you want to be in this field,” Olivares said. “You don’t have to be a journalism major to work for Bear News. You learn so much, not just being on camera or behind the scenes, but just in general. If you want to work with technology, there’s so many technical stuff or how to edit footage. And you meet so many new people. We also take volunteers who want to just come and learn.”
5- 6:30 p.m. No Mas Muertes (No More Deaths) Presentation University Center 7- 8 p.m. Bear Hug Club Meeting McKee Hall
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ROTC cadet prepares for virtual combat
Ian Reynoso is welcomed into new branch of service: The Cyber Mission Force nication is up and running. His branch will be By Makalah Emanuel news@uncmirror.com
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ROTC cadet Ian Reynoso will help to develop cyber-defense commands upon graduation.
“Finding out I would commission as a cyber officer gave me one of the most incredible feelings I’ve ever experienced,” said Ian Reynoso, a University of Northern Colorado ROTC cadet and one of 15 officers chosen to enter a new branch of service–the Cyber Mission Force. “I feel honored and am very excited to be one of the first few to pave the way in this new branch.” As a part of the new branch, Reynoso will help develop a cyber-defense command that counteracts efforts by adversaries around the world who attempt to infiltrate U.S. Army computer systems. The force will create cyber effects that degrade, disrupt, destroy or manipulate an adversary’s cyber systems. Captain Daniel Hoffman went into further detail about the branch and its purpose. “It’s a brand new branch,” Hoffman said. “We didn’t even think cadets would be able to get branched into cyber this year, but they are. The branch is starting up in September of 2015. So about six months from now, it will officially stand up in this new wave of cadets. “Right now, there’s only 15 in the nation,” he continued. “Its main focus is going to be leading and executing offensive and defensive cyber space operations, and this will be to hinder enemy hacking attempts and to allow for our own freedom of maneuver in the cyber domain.” Hoffman also explained how the new force differs from the typical trigger-shooter army position. “It’s not going to be like that Rambo-type solider you see charging a hill,” Hoffman said. “These guys are probably going to be in rooms with massive servers and computers working on a code or something else. They’ll likely fall more onto a combat supportive type role, typically not on the front lines, making sure that the commu-
much more technically-focused as opposed to tactical-branch.” The role comes to Reynoso after his heavy contributions to the ROTC program, which he said is by far the best program he’s ever been involved in. “It is because of this program that I have been able to land management jobs as a college student,” Reynoso said. “It has helped develop my leadership skills and, most importantly, my character.” While with the ROTC, Reynoso has been able to hold positions that most college students haven’t. “Reynoso was the Bravo company commander last semester, and he’s the executive officer this semester, so he’s second in command of 171 cadets,” Hoffman said. “He has a big responsibility on his shoulders, and he’s doing a great job with that.” Reynoso will graduate from UNC in August with a degree in computer information systems, then immediately begin his new duties as a second lieutenant. Prior to his graduation, Reynoso will have worked as an intern at the UNC web communications department. Reynoso has also redesigned UNC’s and the Colorado State University’s army ROTC websites. Outside of his web design involvement, Reynoso has proven to be an excellent student, as mentioned by his academic advisor, Charmayne Cullom. “He is an outstanding student,” Cullom said. “He goes far beyond what the assignment is because he wants to know how things work. Academically, he’s a high achiever. He sets high standards for himself, and high goals, then he goes after them. We are just immensely proud of him.” Cullom continued by explaining what she believes Reynoso’s future with the force looks like. “He’s going to represent us well,” Cullom said. “He’ll probably wind up leading that group, knowing him. I just hope he doesn’t forget about his Bears’ roots.”
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Why tree-huggers love UNC’s campus UNC recognized by Tree Campus USA for third time By Ye In Morris
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The University of Northern Colorado’s campus provides many unique features that students and visitors alike may recognize, such as the squirrels and the oh-so-lovely Greeley smell. But aside from seriously contemplating the cost of a gas mask upon venturing outdoors, those walking around campus may also recognize the vast amount of trees covering UNC’s acres and providing beautiful scenery in winter, spring, summer or fall. “I like all of the trees,” freshman Spanish major Lesly Hernandez said. “It adds a sense of charm to the school.” In addition to the charm cast over the campus, the abundance of trees are the reason UNC has once again been recognized by the Tree Campus USA program through the Arbor Day Foundation. The Tree Campus USA program was created in 2008 as a way to honor campuses that participate in campus forest management, along with informing and encouraging students, staff and faculty in forest conservation. In order to qualify for the program, campuses must meet five standards: maintenance of tree advisory committees, maintenance of a campus tree plan, provision of student-service learning programs, Arbor Day observances and dedicated annual expenditures. UNC has once again met all of these criteria for the third consecutive year. UNC also has a certified arboretum recognized by the National ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and is
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This white fir, planted in 1968 near Kepner Hall, is one of many of the silent giants that keep watch over UNC.
home to state champion-size trees–a Kentucky coffee tree, a pecan tree and two Armur cork trees. While walking around campus, one may see small blue signs with numbers on them next to specific tree. These numbers correspond to the Campus Tree Tour, available to those interested in learning about the variety of trees that exist on campus. The tour provides three trail loops and over 110 trees, complete with a brochure that pro-
vides the names of the trees, along with additional information, including when each tree was planted, where it originated and its specific traits, like bark color and leaf shape. “I love the fact that UNC has tree tours around campus,” said Sam Cozad, a sophomore music major. “Most people don’t know a lot about trees or plants, but this is a great way for people who want to learn to get this information and see the trees in person.”
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Student radio: The voice of UNC By Will Costello news@uncmirror.com
On-campus activities and organizations are a part of many students’ college experiences, but it can be easy to take the opportunities these groups provide for granted. One organization that has overcome its own adversities to continue providing students with great opportunities is UNC Student Radio. While the student radio station has existed since 1995, it has not always been as vibrant as it is today. At one point in its history, fewer than 10 DJs had shows on the air, said current general manager Thomas Hoffman. All of that changed when Sam Wood, the former general manager and University of Northern Colorado graduate, took control of the station. “He created a brand for UNCSR,” said Hoffman, who joined the staff
show, others involved during Wood’s last with the radio stayear at UNC. tion have found opThe number of portunities away DJs skyrocketed to from the mic. around 90 during his Programming time at the station, director Matt Davis and Wood paved the manages the techniway for others to take cal side of the staadvantage of the option’s operation. He portunities at UNCmaintains the equipSR as well. ment and handles Dave Lefkowitz is content creation one of the many inand digital content dividuals who falls management. under that category. “I provide tech A former resident support when people of Long Island who touch things they moved to Greeley several years ago, Mark Harro | The Mirror aren’t supposed to,” Davis said. Lefkowitz began UNC Student Radio streams music, news reports, talk shows and much more. Davis was also a talk-radio show called “Dave’s Gone By” while still liv- 500th consecutive episode on March responsible for giving the studio a ing in Long Island. Lefkowitz brought 7, is a mix of music, sketch comedy new look with new equipment. The radio station hosts a variety of the talk show with him when he came and celebrity interviews. “I’m able to do the program the way shows, including top 40 hits, alternato Colorado, where it has flourished at tive rock, sports broadcast, talk radio I want to do it,” Lefkowitz said. UNCSR. While Lefkowitz is the voice of his and several others. “Dave’s Gone By,” which reached its
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Hoffman made it easier for students to get involved with the organization. Compared to other larger schools in Colorado, where several years of experience may be needed before even starting a show, UNCSR allows anyone with an idea to get on the air. Hoffman emphasized the diversity that exists within the organization. Athletes, theater and music majors and business students are just a few included on the radio station’s staff. Hoffman said his goal for the station’s future is to continue to provide a place where students can express their artistic thoughts. Although the number of DJs dropped after Wood’s graduation, five new shows have been added this year, and Hoffman said he hopes to find even more. “Anyone with any interest in radio can and should get involved,” Hoffman said. Anyone interested in listening to UNC Student Radio can find its shows at: www.unco.edu/uncradio.
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MON 3/30 5- 6:30 p.m. No Mas Muertes (No More Deaths) Presentation University Center- Panorama Room
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(Clockwise from bottom) Freshman criminal justice major Jonathan Miles, undeclared majors Desiree Antwine and Mahogany Bowens and criminal justice major Desia Antwine show off a tie-dye shirt created at the “Keep Your Coins, We Want Change” Festival in the McKee Breezeway on Wednesday afternoon.
Bears engage in social change This week, each event for the “Keep Your Coins, We Want Change” campaign gave the University of Northern Colorado population a chance to educate and engage themselves in changing the diversity and culture of the university.
questions during an inclusivity panel. Although the panel sat in the front of the crowd in the University Center’s Panorama Room, they engaged with the audience allowing an informal dialogue between faculty and students. This event allowed students to discuss topics such as the funding of the Campus Commons, sorority and fraternity inclusivity and the new outlook on diversity and culture within UNC administration.
INCLUSIVITY PANEL: On Tuesday, Katrina Rodriguez, assistant vice president for Student Engagement and dean of students; Alethea Stovall, the interim director for the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center; Tobias Guzman, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Access; Quill Phillips, a career counselor; and Linda Black, dean of UNC’s graduate school, all were in attendance to converse with students about guided
FESTIVAL: Despite freezing weather and the venue change from Turner Green to McKee Breezeway on Wednesday, students had the opportunity to enjoy Wing Shack snacks and activities at a festival highlighting social justice and change on campus. Each table in the festival had its own theme and was sponsored by a different department at UNC. Tables were themed by differ-
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ent hashtag phrases such as “Take Care,” “Bears for Human Rights,” “Express Yourself,” “Include Me” and “Check Yourself.” At the “Express Yourself ” table, the Women’s Resource Center and GLTBA office offered a white board for participants to write words or phrases that they identify with. Shelby Bitz, a senior sociology major, signed “fat queer superhero enthusiast” on her board. “I wanted to toe the line between two serious and salient identities,” she said. “That’s the ‘fat queer’ part, because you can’t ignore those about me. I wanted to lighten it up a little bit with the ‘superhero enthusiast’ part because that’s part of what helps me unwind.” HOW TO STREET ART: The tunnel beneath 11th Avenue has become more than a connection between the University Center and West Campus. On Thursday, it became an art
piece devoted to inspiring a transformation in cultural diversity. Christian Romero-Perry, an admission counselor, and Larissa RomeroPerry, an academic advisor, created a concept that would tie the theme of the tunnel into the overall theme of the campaign. The designs created were to be both abstract yet open enough to allow people to connect with the message of the tunnel. “We wanted to make a specific mural that related to all people, so we thought arrows would be general enough for everyone,” Romero-Perry said. Anaisa Lua, University Program Council’s diverse event coordinator, said she submitted a proposal for the tunnel to be painted every year around a theme of social justice and awareness. Therefore, every year future UPC diverse event coordinators will continue the tradition of making the tunnel a pathway of art.
5- 6:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Cultural Center Presents: Latino Pride North Residence Hall 7- 9 p.m. UPC Presents: How to... Henna University Center
FRI 4/3 7- 11 p.m. “The Vagina Monologues” Michener Library-Lindou Theater
SAT 4/4 7- 11 p.m. “The Vagina Monologues” Michener Library- Lindou Theater
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Spring Concert 2015: Short and sweet By Ye In Morris arts@uncmirror.com
As everyone danced to music playing over the speakers, energy was exploding with anticipation for the arrival of Sage the Gemini, Air Dubai and the audience’s choice from UNC’s Got Talent, Nikea Minott. These were the artists performing for UNC’s Spring Concert 2015 for the “Keep Your Coins, We Want Change” campaign. Rapper Sage the Gemini has been making music since he was 17 years old. Some of his most popular songs being “Gas Pedal,” “2 AM” and “Second Hand Smoke.” “I didn’t decide to do music—music decided to do me,” Gemini said in a group interview before the concert. Although they are smaller shows, he often performs at colleges for a change of pace, since they are different than bigger performances in front of larger crowds. He was not familiar with UNC’s “Keep Your Coins, We Want Change” campaign, which was in support of social change and justice and the theme of this
year’s Spring Concert, but he said he agreed with its message. “We all want change—just not coins. I hate that kind of change,” he said. “People are ignorant nowadays. They need to see the bigger picture.” He also pointed out that music has the capacity to change people, which is something he said he tries to do with his music. Along with Sage the Gemini, Air Dubai, a band from Denver known by many here in Greeley, took the stage on Saturday night as well. Like Sage the Gemini, Air Dubai agreed that college shows were definitely a different experience that they gladly agree to. “We like performing for col- leges, since we’re playing for people more our age,” the members said. “The smaller crowds are nice too, since we can better connect with our audience. We always seem to find ourselves back
in Greeley.” Although they said they agreed with the aspect of social justice and change, it is not the message they try to portray in their music. Though each of them may have their own individual opinions regarding social change, their band as a whole has only one goal in mind. “We hope our music makes people dance—lose themselves,” they said. “We just want to see people have a good time.” At the show, opening act Nikea Minott appeared to be well-received by the audience. She performed hits from popular artists Beyonce Knowles and Ariana Grande. Even Air Dubai had the crowd jumping to their high energy set, preparing the crowd for Sage the Gemini. As with any new artist, the amount of singles available for a set list can be sparse. This was apparent with headliner Gemini. His set lasted about 20 minutes, and it included songs from the early 2000’s, such as Soulja Boy’s “Crank Dat.” Some of the other tracks he performed were his own songs “Gas Pedal,” “College Drop” and “Red Nose.” Between the songs, Gemini attempted dialogue with the approximately 1,200 students in attendance—often participating in a call-andresponse where the crowd would respond with words such as “squad.” UNC students’ fashion choices at the concert also appeared to embody the “squad” statement Gemini made. Fashion trends for women at the concert were limited to shorts and tanks, more specifically white shorts and black tank tops. The recent 90’s grunge tribute was also apparent—crop-tops with flannels tied around the waist. For the men of UNC, no real fashions statements appeared to be made. The simple t-shirt and jeans look was shared. Different groups of students gathered across the Bank of Colorado Arena’s gym, and each group seemed to be having a party of their own within the concert, dancing included. The abundance of commonality created a sense of community as people bobbed their heads to the headliner’s top 40 hip-hop hits. At one point during his set, someone in the crowd gave Gemini the middle finger. In response, Gemini had the entire crowd turn to the offender’s direction and flip him off as well. The concert was over by 9:30 p.m., and the after-party was held at the Moxi Theater.
Approx. 1,200 people attended the concert
La’Asianee Brown also contributed to this story.
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For next-day game recaps, check UNCMIRROR.COM SPORTS CALENDAR YELLOW = HOME GAME BLUE = AWAY GAME
TUE 3/31 2 p.m. Baseball at Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado
THU 4/2 2 p.m. Men’s Tennis vs. University of Nebraska-Omaha Butler-Hancock Tennis Courts 6 p.m. Baseball at New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico
FRI 4/3 1 p.m. Softball at Portland State University Portland, Oregon 3 p.m. Men’s Tennis vs. Colorado Mesa University Butler-Hancock Tennis Courts 3 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Colorado Mesa University Greeley, Colorado 3 p.m. Softball at Portland State University Portland, Oregon 6 p.m. Baseball at New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico
SAT 4/4 12 p.m. Baseball at New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico
Journey far from over for UNC’s Huskisson In fact, one of Huskisson’s best memories is the day he signed with Northern Colorado. He said that day wasn’t special By Makalah Emanuel for him just because he was granted the sports@uncmirror.com opportunity to continue doing what he He is a senior at the University of Northern Colo- loved, but because he fulfilled one of the rado. He comes from a large family, reigning in as one two promises he made to his mom. “I told my mom she wasn’t going to of five siblings. He plays basketball, and more interestingly, he thinks the Golden State Warriors will take have to pay for my college, and that was kind of a deal I made to her as a little kid,” this year’s NBA championship. His name is Tim Huskisson, and he’s achieved re- Huskisson said. “To be able to do that was markable accomplishments while suiting up in blue like I accomplished one part of my goal. There were two and gold, but he is things I prommuch more than ised my mom– what is seen in she wasn’t goUNC’s record books ing to have to and on the court. pay for my colHuskisson hails tied with 120 games played. lege, and I was from Springfield, going to buy Mo., where he exher a house ceptionally soared on the team this season with 311 points. one day. I’m at Willard High halfway there. School–a place he That’s kind of said reminds him a in school history: 1,058 points in his career . been my motilot of UNC. vation to keep “It’s a very close, going.” tight-knitted comin blocks with 55 over his four year career. Dribbling munity, and they Breelyn Bowe | The Mirror a ball between support you,” Huskisson goes up for a layup in UNC’s 71-57 win over Weber State Univerhis legs on the Huskisson said in UNC’s Division I field goal percentage with .517. court with his sity in late January this year. Huskisson finished with 12 points on the night. about his former brothers and stomping grounds. “People knew me by name, and I knew them by name, making deals with his mother aren’t the only things there were guys that were good shooters or good ball and there were businesses that supported athletics. Huskisson said he remembers about his childhood. handlers or good passers. But there wasn’t a guy that UNC is a bigger school, but it just felt like the same He also recalls watching Michael Jordan, who he re- could do everything. Michael Jordan was that guy. He fers to as the greatest basketball player of all time, on was the pioneer to the types of athletes you see today.” type of environment.” From attempting to imitate Michael Jordan to playHuskisson grew up in Missouri alongside his four the television. “I didn’t really get the whole Michael Jordan era, in ing in front of a collegiate crowd, Huskisson said his older siblings, his dad, who is from Barbados, and his mother. The self-proclaiming “mama’s boy” credits his prime, when they were winning championships, journey is far from over. “Right now I’m training,” he said. “I want to play her, along with his brothers, for initiating his love for but I remember his last championship,” he said. “I remember watching it on TV, and my dad’s a pastor, professional sports. It’s a different kind of mentality. the game. “I had a basketball in my hands when I was three so I remember being in the nursery at church and There’s a business side to it, and my concentration is years old,” Huskisson said. “My mom, she was the ath- reenacting the push-off and shooting it into the little different. College sports is very collective, but I think this time I just need to spend more time working on lete of the family. She put the ball in my hands for sure. toy truck.” Jordan may be Huskisson’s pick for greatest of all myself and working on the holes in my game, because I also had older brothers. They were already playing organized basketball, and I fell in love with it from time, but Jordan doesn’t hold the spot for Huskisson’s I do have them. And it’s baby steps–finding an agent and hopefully getting shopped around by teams, then favorite player. That title belongs to LeBron James. that point on. “Besides the fact that he’s the best athlete, I think, deciding what the best opportunity is for me. “Just watching them and watching how they shoot, “It’s not like I’m not going to be able to function it was very intriguing,” he continued. “That was a huge to play basketball, LeBron has diversity,” He said. “He influence for me. And being the baby of five siblings, defends, he can shoot, he can get rebounds, he passes without basketball, but basketball has been a tool for me to have great experiences,” Huskisson continued. and two of them being boys, they were my role mod- extremely well. You know, he just does it all. “To clarify, I think Michael Jordan was the pioneer “I’ve had a lot of opportunities because of basketball, els. Whatever they did, I wanted to do, and it just kind to the transition of being a skilled individual, as in he and I hope that I can keep doing that and, at the same of came naturally.” Huskisson said his mother is more than just the could shoot and dribble and also collaborate it with time, make income. If I can do that, then I’m killing one who gave him life and placed a ball in his hands. athleticism,” Huskisson continued. “There were guys two birds with one stone, and I’m all for that. I think He said she is also the muse for everything he does. that, back in the old school, were athletes, and then I’d regret it if I didn’t at least try.”
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Softball
Northern Colorado’s softball team had a slow start for the week, getting shut out by Colorado State University on Wednesday, 6-0, but found an offensive rhythm against the University of North Dakota, forcing UND into the mercy rule. UNC outscored UND 37-6 over the three games, only letting North Dakota play five innings in each game, winning 16-4 and 14-1 on Friday. The Bears offense was nearly perfect scoring on 30-of-31 hits. Northern Colorado went on to defeat North Dakota again on Saturday, 7-1. Sophomore infielder Erica Dick and senior infielder Melissa Marcovecchio mimicked each other, both going 5-for-9 over the weekend, with five RBI’s. Sophomore Jayme Reddacliff managed four strikeouts in her ten innings as the Bears pitcher, while freshman pitcher Kellie Kleis got seven strikeouts in five innings and kept UND to one run in game two of the series. The dominate weekend over North Dakota helped the Bears move to .500 in conference games, 3-3, and helped raise the overall record to 8-17-1.
Track and Field
The Bears traveled to Texas to compete in the 88th annual Tex-
as Relays on Sunday. Senior Trevor Evanson led the way for UNC, earning a first place finish in the high jump. Evanson edged out Texas Tech with a jump of 2.14 meters to take first in the event. For the UNC women, in the 4x400, they were three seconds off from the school record with a time of 3:47.36, earning them 25th place finish.
Men’s Tennis
Northern Colorado recovered well after getting shut out 7-0 by UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday. The Bears got their own shutout, 7-0, against Southern Utah, only losing one match in doubles play. UNC is 6-12 overall, with a 3-6 record in Big Sky Conference play.
Women’s Basketball
In the third round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament, the Bears were eliminated with a 74-60 loss to UCLA. It was the first time in program history the two teams met, and senior center Stephanie Lee introduced herself with a 31 point night while fellow seniors D’Shara Strange and Lindsay Mallon did all they could to keep their historic season alive. Strange finished with 12 points and nine rebounds while Mallon grabbed 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals. A historic season, under first-year head coach Kamie Ethridge
put UNC in the Big Sky Conference championship game earlier in March and gave UNC a bid into the WNIT. Heading into the UCLA game, Northern Colorado broke a few DI records as the highest scoring team with 2,247 points and most assists with 536. The high-scoring team was led by two 1,000 point players in Strange and Lee. Strange became UNC’s all-time leader in points in the second round of the WNIT, recording her 1,879th point.
Baseball
Coming off a four-game winning streak, the Bears fell 9-2 to Regis University on Tuesday. UNC was outscored 8-2 in the first three innings and never hit together the rest of the game. Freshman infielder Marco Castilla continued to produce for UNC, getting three of the Bears eight hits. Castilla added three putouts and an assist, defensively. The freshman stayed hot heading into the weekend, going 2-for-4 on Friday, scoring a run and adding an RBI. As a team, the Bears’ offense couldn’t hit together, getting eight hits but falling to the University of North Dakota 6-3 on Friday. For weekend updates, see page 16.
Men’s Rugby
Men’s Club Rugby team will be traveling to Nationals next month. Look for a story in next week’s issue.
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The UNC team no one knows about A day in the life of the Northern Colorado equipment room’s football crew By Jacob Scott
of the crew as the crew carried handfuls of equipment to the locker room.
Football Season During the season, members of the football crew work the Behind every college varsity sport is a group of people that most, because they are at every practice and every game–even the don’t often get recognized for all their “behind the scenes” work. away games. Last season, the crew sometimes worked 45 hours a week. But without their hard work, each team would be on its own for a While at practices, the football crew sometimes blends in with key part of the game–their equipment. The University of Northern Colorado equipment room hires the team as they sport their Under Armor shirts and pants, along over 10 student-workers each year to help out with various with the UNC Bears logo. Much like what they do during spring football, the football team needs. The workers fold up the hundreds of white towels, load baskets of laundry into large industrial washing machines crew logs time setting up and tearing down practice every day for and dryers as well as set up many lockers rooms for UNC’s 19 the football team, then they return to the halls of Butler-Hancock to do laundry for the team. varsity sports. The football crew is overseen by While each student-worker works assistant equipment manager Darwith each varsity sport, there is a ren Hain, and he said his crew helps hand-picked group that works with ensure practice goes smoothly for one sport heavily. That group is desthe team. ignated as the football crew. “We are the team within the team,” Hain said. “We are there beSpring Football fore practice, during practice and Just because spring is not football after practice. We really choreograph season does not mean that the players the practices.” or the football crew aren’t working. Hain said practices can be hard, The football team works in Spring but when it comes to game day, the Camp throughout the off-season. This five-week long camp begins to football crew gets a nice break on train the team with some of its new the sidelines. members and recruits. “Game day is much easier,” Hain But the team is also joined by the said. “We have to be ready to address Jacob Scott | The Mirror five members of the football crew The UNC equipment room staff folds hundreds of towels every- any issues that come up, but we also who work every practice—moving day for all student-athletes in the 19 varsity sports. get to watch the game.” the chains and spotting balls for the And what could be better for team of almost 100 players. the football-loving crew than watching an NCAA game from In the meantime, the equipment room football crew prepares the sidelines? for spring football by sizing players for helmets, t-shirts, shoulder While home games are fun, the away games bring in cool and pads and even size 18 shoes. new experiences for the crew. A few members of the equipment room are allowed to Locker Rooms travel with the football team to away games. Sometimes After players are sized, it is the crew’s job to get the equipment they get to travel on busses, and other times, they travel on sorted for each player and to put the equipment in the team’s lock- non-commercial airplanes. er room. This takes a lot of work, as the football crew stocks each Santistevan said she got to travel to the University of Califorplayer’s locker with shoulder pads, practice jerseys, helmets, cold nia-Davis last season, and she was able to have the college-athlete gear, knee pads and white caps for the helmets. experience, even though it was just for a short amount of time. These are commonly referred to as “marshmallows” by the “You get to be one of them for a weekend,” Santistevan said. players and are used for concussion prevention. “The coolest place we got to go last season was Eastern WashingRudi Santistevan, a sophomore sport and exercise science ma- ton, because they have a red field.” jor and one of the members of the football crew, said she lugs handfuls of equipment to and from the locker room. It’s All Good She smiled when she said that working with the football team Santistevan and Wimp are the only two women on the crew, is her favorite. and they said they have bonded really well over the season. “If I could only work football I would, but there’s other stuff “Katie is my best friend,” Santistevan said. “We spend so many that has to be done,” Santistevan said. hours together here and in classes.” Santistevan is one of two women on the football crew, but she On top of finding a friend in the equipment room, Santistevan said sophomore sport and exercise science major Katie Wimp and also said she is happy she gets to do her dream job in college. herself enjoy the work. Both said they were eager to get onto the Though she said she is not certain where this job will take her, she football crew because they found it really fun. said she is certain on how this job makes her feel. The football players talked and chit-chatted with members “I can’t express how much I love my job,” Santistevan said. sports@uncmirror.com
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Northern Colorado baseball couldn’t complete a comeback this weekend and allowed the University of North Dakota to pull away late and take game two of a three-game series, 11-6. Despite solid batting from senior infielder Reyn Sugai, who was 3-for-4, scoring a run and adding an RBI, the Bears failed to close out the final frames. “The floodgates opened up, and we gave up a 3-run inning,” head coach Carl Iwasaki said. “The issue is giving up too many runs in the late part of the game.” The game started with a pitching duel between Northern Colorado’s junior Alex Werbach and North Dakota’s sophomore Zach Muckenhirn. Werbach, who pitched three innings, finished with two strikeouts–both coming in the first inning–while Muckenhirn pitched five innings and finished the game with five strikeouts. After a scoreless two innings, UND took advantage of a UNC error to score the first run of the game. Then UND drilled a shot over the left-center fence and made it a 3-0 lead. “When you cannot recover from making an error, then you hurt your team,” Iwasaki said. “I called it up for the team. It’s okay to make errors, but you have to be able to recover from them.” UNC (6-15, 3-3 WAC) got a quick response from underclassmen in the bottom of the third inning as freshman infielder Justin
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Junior pitcher Alex Werbach pitched three innings in UNC’s 11-6 loss to the University North Dakota Saturday afternoon at Jackson Field.
Mulvaney doubled to left field, getting two RBI’s in the process. “We’re going to play all of our young guys,” Iwasaki said. “They deserve it because these guys are out here playing hard.”
Mulvaney then scored off the bat of senior infielder Brandon Vaughn on the next at-bat. Vaughn was 2-for-4 at the plate and got seven putouts and three assists, defensively. UND entered the top of the fourth with momentum and immediately sent one over the fence, taking the lead 4-3. Junior pitcher Allen Cook came in for Werbach, but North Dakota kept swinging, adding three more runs and putting the Bears in a 7-3 hole. The Bears needed a defensive stop and sophomore pitcher Chase Cleary provided it by striking out the final batter. UND got an infield home-run off an error in the fifth inning, but UNC was able to add a run of their own, making the score 8-4. Cleary got his second strikeout to end the top of the sixth, keeping UND scoreless. The Bears rallied in the bottom of the sixth behind sophomore outfielder Nick Tanner. Tanner drilled a shot along the infield line, getting his first of two doubles of the game. He advanced to third on a sacrifice, then scored on a single from sophomore outfielder Dan Reese. Reese later scored and brought the Bears back within two, 8-6. Northern Colorado then gave up three runs in the top of the seventh and wasn’t able to retaliate in the final three innings. “These guys hit, and we have to keep up with them,” Iwasaki said. “Tomorrow is the day. We have to salvage a Sunday win.” UNC closed out the weekend against North Dakota on Sunday, but it dropped its fourth straight loss, losing 2-13. Northern Colorado will travel down to Colorado Springs on Tuesday to take on the Air Force Academy.