The Mirror - February, 2018 by The UNC Mirror Student Newspaper

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A number of questions arise as the spring semester starts next president. In late January, Alberto M. Pimentel with the for UNC’s next president to the Board of Trustees and the members to see what they want in a new president. fer others of the position as people generally learn that the position is open.

get the word out that the position is available. Heavier

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UNC clubs and organizations seperate from student senate Have you ever wanted to start a club on campus? Or have you ever wondered how an already existing club began? Well now you can create a

In previous years, clubs and organizations were organized by Student Senate, with Stu-

all chartered student clubs are eligible to request tions was prompted when Student Senate realized they couldn’t provide the adequate resourc-

and the events must be open to all students,” Gay

Graduate Assistant Anna Gay was and development coordinator, and Paulo

didn’t have much time to devote to the adviser

In order to start a chartered club on campus,

that we’re handling everything that we’re supposed to during the transition and also

students that are interested in whatever that club or organization is going to be about,” Gay

individuals on campus that certain changes are relevant to,” Gay said about the transi-

According to Gay, the constitution outlines an equal opportunity clause, and it includes intion mentions the process on how to hold elecganizations has a constitution template on their -

“So, once they have people who are interestin this template and then they submit it online,”

ing and recruiting events that are coming

Student Senate controlled clubs and organizations is that the clubs and organizaing, as well as giving clubs more time to plan

Editorial: Logan Paul in the suicide forest

displayed towards the Japanese people during his tour, Paul crossed the line when he carried his obnoxious, over-the-top

Famous YouTuber Logan Paul stirred up controversy in January for posting a video of himself in Japan’s Suicide Forest.

be important mentioning two sentences Paul said that dispel Paul exclaimed, “I’m sorry about this Logan, this was sup-

“I’ve never seen a dead person!” said Paul euphorically, as In a broader context, however, Paul demonstrates how tended to bring more “awareness” to mental illness, suicide, and depression–which he didn’t– his approach was tremenmost important aspect to understand is that Paul represents a broader trend in our society in which suicide has become needs to seriously address the way we go about representing

ed their channels to helping others struggling with depressuicide is not the way to help people, especially

suicide, ensure that you put serious thought -

on the victim’s hands and torso, wasn’t bad enough, Paul con-

Waiting for Fall Out Boy’s next album was… mania. -

ment on his twitter about the delay.

before it and in order to do that we need a little bit more time album released in the Fall Out Boy reband

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“Be All You Can Be” is no longer the Army’s internationally-acclaimed and award-winning advertising campaign slogan, but the message still applies – and it applies to students already enrolled in the university. “I want to get the message out that freshman and sophomores are still eligible to join ROTC and compete for scholarships for the remainder of their degree programs,” said Major Troy Thomas, the Professor of Military Science. “We have a number of initiatives that will allow these already-enrolled students to join our program and take advantage of the many scholarship opportunities that are available to them.” Across campus, there seems to be a misperception that stu-

dents already enrolled can’t join ROTC. This may be preventing students who may need scholarship assistance from pursuing a scholarship and a guaranteed job once they graduate and commission as Second Lieutenants in the active duty Army, Army Reserves or Army National Guard. Students who may have civilian opportunities already, or are in majors where jobs are almost guaranteed, can still receive scholarships, with their service obligation met while serving in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard. In addition, students who may need scholarship assistance and a part-time job now, may enlist in the Army Reserves or Colorado Army National Guard and join the Simultaneous Member-

ship Program (SMP). Scholarships, for those who qualify, are paid by the State of Colorado (if Colorado National Guard) or the Army Reserves, in exchange for serving one weekend a month and two weeks each year in the guard or reserves. Students who become contracted scholarship Cadets in the ROTC program receive full tuition, books, and a living allowance, which increases as the Cadet advances through their individual degree programs. Sophomore Cadets will also receive pay for two summers of Cadet Summer Training Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, while freshman may only need to attend (story continues on page 8)

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one summer training camp. Other opportunities may include the Cul(CULP) program, where a Cadet is sent to a foreign country for several weeks during the sumCadet to experience another culture and learn how other militaries function. A recent graduate of the Army ROTC program traveled to Spain and graduated from the Spanish Airborne School, gian Army’s Ruck March Competition. Secondly, there are summer training opportunities which contracted Cadets may compete

Paul continually joked, laughed and clowned around throughout the whole experience. ior would have most likely landed him in the same trouble–and rightly so. This says everything about his personality and is just as bad as recording the victim and sharing it online for millions to view. Considering his content, it actually suits him perfectly. Here is another atrocious comment: Friend: I don’t feel very good Paul: “What, you’ve never stood next to a dead guy?” Friend: No. Paul: [laughs] Considering this, YouTube has much to learn. By continuing to put individuals like Paul on a pedestal, they are further perpetuating similar behavior. Yes, Paul may have a mass following, but if his content has the potential to cause harm, YouTube not only has a right, but an obligation in taking action. What message are they sending by allowing ing him an enormous stage to stand on? The fact that the majority of Paul’s fans are from a younger audience should also heighten concern. To YouTube’s credit, however, the website did yank him from Google’s Preferred Program, which marries high end advertisers to revenue stream from his 15 million subscribers. Along with addressing Paul directly, You-

for: Airborne School, Air Assault School, Combat Diver Course, Mountain Warfare School, and Cadet Leaders Training Course (CTLT), (where a Cadet shadows an active duty Lieutenant during one of their training programs to gauge whether they may want to do that particular job themselves). “Students who join ROTC and become a contracted Cadet, have many opportunities to earn money, travel to foreign lands, and earn a scholarship,” Maj. Thomas added. “Professors across need are highly encouraged to send their students to the ROTC building and meet with our

These opportunities include the aforemengrams, to include medical school. In 2015, Cadet Caitlin Lozano was a Distinguished Military Graduate and received an educational delay for military service in order to attend medical school – on the Army’s dime. She had the distinction of being ranked as the number two Cadet in the entire country, out of 5800 Cadets in her graduating class nationwide. Cadets are frequently ranked ahead of their peers in the summer training programs as well, and have earned accolades across the Army. By joining the Ram Battalion, you are enrolling in

one of the most successful and recognized ROTC programs in the country. Students interested in joining ROTC can obcer, Mr. Peter Bleich at 970-491-1640 or email at Peter.Bleich@ColoState.edu. This guest article for The Mirror as provided fessor of military science at Colorado State University Army ROTC.

Tube also announced stricter rules for video Paul. They are going to have to decide which what Paul did at least. creators hoping to be compensated for their is more important: earnings or integrity. It is not my intention to shame Paul or any work. If Paul really desired to spread awareness of his fans. Shaming will never get anyone Still, Paul has proven himself to be a li- about mental illness, he would never have anywhere. But, people need to learn how to ability. What’s going to be his next move? take accountability and think before acting How far will he continue pushing the limits? This immediately set him up for failure. If he impulsively. Will these new guidelines be enough to stop knew anything about mental health, Paul content such as this from appearing in the would have realized this. The good news is future again? It may be too much asking for that society can now learn a valuable lesson. a termination of Paul’s channel, but YouTube There’s something good that came out of needs to consider this. The point of the matter is this: if YouTube can spend so much time meticulously deleting or demonetizing smaller channels for pettier reasons, including those who actually push for mental health awareness, then it can stop videos from appearing such as this. YouTube is as much to blame as Paul. The company was either careless, greedy, or some combination of both, all of which are inexcusable. YouTube has to answer this question: how do they want to be perceived? Every video shared represents, in some way, what YouTube is about, therefore, they need to think YouTuber Logan Paul’s video has caused an outcry from thepublic regarding what should and shouldn’t be about how they want to be porput on YouTube. Photo courtesy of static.spin.com. trayed. This really goes beyond

Spight and told him about For the University of Northern Colorado basketball star Andre Spight, the road to Greeley has been long traveled. Spight was born and raised in Burbank, California, as an only -

they were a big-time powAlthough Spight’s dad it wasn’t something that was

Spight

Spight says that he was thankful that his parents didn’t really push him to play basketball like other parents sometimes do. It was more of them pushing him to do what he loved, and that just happened to be basketball.

he was getting pretty good at basketball and started taking it more seriously than most kids. “I think I was eight years old when I was playing for the

be the best thing for him. -

game his sophomore season. -

right to see if he wanted to play for them. his eye, but Arizona State Herb Sendek won him over.

Photo by Dom Grey

Spight dribbles at the top of the key in a game against Weber State at Bank of Colorado

He played three years at Burbank, having reasonable indiSpight went on to average 24 points per game in his senior

Seventeen days later ASU hired Bobby Hurley as the new gram. -

Spight said. -

nity to play his style of basketball.

said. sity of Northern Colorado.

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ful summer ready to get to Colorado. When he arrived at UNC he knew he would but he was motivated by the opportunity and was ready to work. sion.

already surpassed the overall win total from last years team. But the goal was never to be better than

able to build a relationship with his team-

to show what’s he’s got and make a dream of playing in the NBA a reality. nal season, Spight shares the most important

Spight said. Spight’s goal this year is to win the Big Sky and try and make a splash in the NCAA tournament. If the season ended today the Bears would

the season the team still has a lot of work to do if they want to win the Big Sky. For the Bears, Spight leads the team in

league.

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Spight leads the Bears with 21 ppg and set a UNC record with 41 points in a win over Montana

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Alabama football has won four of the last nine NCAA National Championships.

ing even slightest hint of emotion. Unless that

Carson Wentz went down earlier in the season. a new level. It’s not just the winning, as Saban has been

Championships in that span.

land does not appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. -

time it steps on the Unless

old. Nobody

supplements and enough water per day to kill the average human, Brady seems poised to play

you -

gar-

no matter who he’s throwing to.

sports, and only one team rivals the disdain the average

ing shipped to the 49ers midseason, -

fan feels for the

He has weapons hasn’t had a bona -

with another Super

of Fame.

the bag, the dislike grow. have made the last seven AFC Championships and have made four Super Bowl appear-

passes from No. 12. Belichick has been the head coach of the New England Patriots since 2000. Photo courtesy of Boston.com

from Billboards to magazines. throwing motion on SportsCenter, or his hair on

Championships. Photo courtesy of Gridironnow.com

settled into their roles perheard from the living rooms of football fans everywhere.

lege ranks to take the job at Alabama.

any given year.

years.