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Men’s hoops downs MSU
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Sports Bears manage split in Montana The UNC women’s basketball team secures a spot in the Big Sky tourney after beating UM. PAGE 6
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Amanda Dermon, a freshman recreation, tourism and hospitality major, screws insulation onto the ceiling of a Habitat for Humanity home Saturday.
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Students score ‘College Goal’ with FAFSA workshop STEPHANIE RICH news@uncmirror.com About 26 staff from UNC and Aims Community College and volunteers came together in the University Center Computer Commons to help approximately 180 current and prospective students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for College Goal Sunday. The admissions staff answered general questions about the University of Northern Colorado and the FAFSA process. They also gave away UNC memorabilia and provided scholarship and study
abroad information. The admissions staff directed families into the Computer Commons where they would get started on their FAFSA and have the opportunity to get one-onone help if needed and to ask general questions. Once they were completely finished with the FAFSA process, the students were directed to fill out a survey. After the survey was done, students had the option to enter a raffle for two $1,000 scholarships. There was also information about what scholarship committees look for when choosing recipients and a list of different websites for scholarships.
“I learned how to transfer information from my taxes into the FAFSA,” said Dakotah Allnutt, a prospective student for the University of Colorado at Boulder. She and her parents spent time learning what information to pull from their taxes and what to do for the FAFSA. They mentioned they didn’t have all their taxes filed yet. College Goal Sunday volunteers helped students and their parents learn about Student Aid Reports and the process of applying for scholarships. “Information on networking and books was the best advice I got today,” said Zack Schreiber, a
prospective student. The volunteers worked with Leah Schaer, the assistant director of Financial Aid at Aims, who encouraged students to think about what they want to major in and ways to find scholarships specific to that major. Schaer also said large corporations, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Campbell’s, can provide scholarships to students as well. “This year was more successful than any other year, and it seems like the FAFSA gets easier and easier every year, but we still have a lot of questions and people coming up to us saying that they wished they would have known about this in
previous years,” said DJ Hjelle, College Goal Sunday coordinator and a Financial
Aid staff member. “We definitely anticipate having it next year.”
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Scott Theis, left, and his son, Jacob, an incoming freshman, receive help filling out the FAFSA from Kim Joiner, a representative from the Aims Community College Financial Aid Office.
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Life’s purpose found through introspection, following dreams Since the dawn of mankind, humanity has questioned the meaning of life. The mere thought itself questions our belief and reliance on many things, including religion, happiness, afterlife, social value and ethics. From Plato’s early musings to Kantian ethics to existentialism, life’s purpose has been debated and argued endlessly, and as a common solution has yet to be found, that trend can be expected to continue. Many argue life’s sole purpose is to be happy. Others would say
it’s to procreate and raise a family. Some are of a more selfish disposition, finding ventures that solely benefit themselves to be of utmost importance. But maybe the purpose is to find that purpose, especially if finding it takes a substantial amount of time. A lifelong journey for the pursuit of knowledge, selfbetterment and the advancement of society is a noble goal indeed, regardless of the end result. Take a look into your own future. What do you see for yourself? Are you doing what makes you truly happy? Are you excited
for what the future holds? If you’re setting yourself up for a life of disappointment, unhappiness in the workplace and a sense of being unfulfilled, stop. As cheesy as it sounds to say, though life is long, you only have one shot at it. And unfortunately, that one shot could come to an end tomorrow, and no one can see that coming. So what will it be? Settling down in a routine that includes working in a cubicle all day and drinking beer with your dog on the weekend? Sure, you may be doing what society has dictated is a
meaningful existence, keeping your nose clean and “doing the right thing” like your parents taught you? You may make a substantial paycheck, but if the work required interferes with your mental wellbeing, is it worth it? Or will you refuse to be a sheep and pursue your true dream, whatever that may be? Buy a hunk of land and start a ranch. Bike across the nation. Swim the English Channel. Spend a week in a remote, tropical paradise. Write a novel. Travel in a band. Refuse to lead a monotonous existence.
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Student Senate decision shows progress, but there’s still a long way to go Josh DIVINE
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’m encouraged by Student Senate’s decision last week to fund the highly anticipated event “Seduce Me,” hosted by Cru in the University Center Ballrooms at 8 p.m. Tuesday. I applaud those at UNC who have recognized the value of Cru’s events, notably many members of Student Senate and the Residence Hall Association, which was extremely generous in their funding for the event. But at the same time, I’m disappointed that the funding passed by such a narrow margin, a seven-six decision. Given the history of Cru events, it seems
that funding “Seduce Me” should have been a no-brainer. The small margin leads me to wonder whether some of the same biases exist that led to Student Senate’s refusal to fund Cru events in the past, especially given the fact that one person last week motioned early in discussion to deny funding completely. In the past two years, Cru has been denied funding for three major events. Each has drawn extremely sizeable crowds, and while Senate indirectly funds many events that are strictly for entertainment value, Cru’s events have not only been entertaining and broadly appealing; they have been academically invigorating as well. Last year, Student Senate denied funding for The Maze on the basis that it was ideological in nature. Some members cited the University Board Policy Manual,
which had said, “Mandatory student fees shall not be used to fund ideological, political, or religious activities.” The clause was so linguistically ambiguous that it should have warranted denying funding to virtually every organization on campus. The cultural centers and GLBTA, for instance, are ideological in nature. Additionally, prominent figures like Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black have opined that secular humanism is by all reasonable definitions an ideological established religion. Regardless, there has been a long-standing mantra of misusing the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause to unfairly target religious groups. While the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s Badger Catholic group’s litigation in the past year has shown that the law affirms religious groups’ equal access to university
funding, the effect hasn’t completely taken off. This is represented by the fact that bylaws containing clauses prohibiting religious groups from receiving funding were still on book at UNC as recently as last semester and were used briefly in arguing to deny funding from Cru before it was pointed out the bylaws have been updated. I hope that further legal clarification will ensure that biases against religious groups are relegated to the past and that a greater understanding of the Establishment Clause—which means that the government shall not respect one religion over another, not that it will discriminate against all religions—will be advanced. — Josh Divine is a senior mathematics major and a weekly columnist for The Mirror.
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Student volunteers paint, insulate ‘Habitat’ KELSEY HAMMON news@uncmirror.com A group of UNC volunteers worked to break the cycle of poverty by providing remodeled houses that foster hope, comfort and energy sustainability when they volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Saturday. University of Northern Colorado volunteers and
Habitat for Humanity homeowners spent the day painting and insulating the home of 2909 Harper Ct. Blue foam shavings coated the hair and clothes of hard-working volunteers who wielded saws, construction glue and paintbrushes to accomplish the task. The objective was to install foam insulation boards to the perimeter of
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the house’s ceiling. This form of insulation keeps the house from losing energy and holds in heat during the winter and cold air during the summer. Andy Phelps, the construction director, implemented the insulation idea. Phelps assisted students and volunteers in cutting and installing the foam pieces. Phelps said with the insulation, the house should have a home energy rating score of 55, a stellar, low score, which means 2909 Harper Ct. will be adept to conserve energy and release a smaller amount of carbon emissions than houses with poorer insulation. “A house with a home energy rating score of 167 emits 17.2 tons of CO2,� Phelps said. “With proper insulation we can cut this number down to six tons emitted. The conservation benefits are huge.� The students found a way to have fun while helping those less fortunate and
the environment through their work with Habitat for Humanity. “Hurry, this is real heavy,� joked Nic Mortenson, a junior math major, as he held a foam insulation board to the ceiling. Mortenson volunteered with fellow UNC cheerleaders Nicole Scales, Kristin King and Amanda Dreman. “We are volunteering to reach out to our community and make a difference,� Scales said. Students also worked to finish painting a number of doors for the house. Becca Hoy, a sophomore secondary education math major, said she volunteered because she wanted to actively participate in a project for Habitat for Humanity. “Volunteers are the reason we can accomplish so much,� said Michelle Valoris, the volunteer coordinator for Habitat for Humanity. Completing a project for Habitat for Humanity is
a process that takes months of hard work and remodeling. Habitat for Humanity purchases foreclosed homes and then rehabilitates, remodels and reviews the applications of families in need. The fami-
lies that receive the homes are required to assist Habitat for Humanity in building other houses. “The entirety of this process could not be completed to the aptitude the organization has if not for volunteers,� Valoris said.
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Students install insulation foam on the ceiling of a Habitat for Humanity house Saturday. The foam reduces carbon emissions, making Habitat for Humanity homes more energy efficient.
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What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? KRISTEN MARTIN
“We are having an antiValentine’s Day party. We will also be bashing a big piñata heart with the faces of the people who’ve given us the cold shoulder on it.” Julian Gines, a senior English major
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“I am leaving that up to my boyfriend. I expect dinner and a movie, maybe chocolates.”
“I am going to an orchestra concert at the UCCC. It was either that or work,” said Jon Dotson, a junior German major.
“I’m cooking a meal and baking sweets for my boyfriend.”
“I will just go to school and study. My boyfriend will be an hour away.”
Dana Johnson, a junior elementary education major
Jon Dotson, a German major
Katie Gleason, a senior psychology major
Jaisee Starr, a senior art education major
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Men’s hoops claws back, takes down Bobcats DAVID WILSON sports@uncmirror.com
It took an extra period to settle the score in the UNC men’s basketball matchup with Montana State Saturday at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion, but the Bears battled back from a 14-point deficit in the second half and kept the momentum going in overtime to secure the 77-
64 win. The afternoon Big Sky Conference Game of the Week started out pretty lackluster for the University of Northern Colorado (8-16, 5-8 Big Sky) as it shot a dismal 35 percent through the first 20 minutes and was down 34-25 at the half. Montana State (11-13, 67) built its lead up to 14 points at the 16:59 mark of the sec-
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UNC freshman forward Tim Huskisson (22) drives the ball against Montana senior forward Art Steward Thursday. Huskisson had eight points Saturday against Montana State.
ond half before the Bears punched back. UNC sophomore guard Paul Garnica fed senior forward Mike Proctor down low on back-to-back plays to spark a 13-0 run that was capped off by a 3-pointer by Garnica to get the Bears back within two points. In the final minute of regulation, both teams had opportunities to break a 5555 tie. MSU went to the line down one point with 58 seconds left but junior Xavier Blount missed his final free throw attempt to give UNC an opportunity. After a missed shot and offensive rebound, UNC wound down the clock to take the last shot when Proctor was called for an illegal screen with eight seconds remaining in regulation. UNC got a defensive stop on MSU’s last heave to send the game into overtime. “Honestly, I was like ‘How’s a referee going to call a foul with eight seconds left? Let us finish the game,’” UNC
redshirt freshman Tevin Svihovec said. “But I felt like we were in a groove, so I felt we were just going to continue to get stops.” The overtime period belonged to UNC as the Bears wasted little time to deliver the knockout punch to MSU. UNC sophomore guard Tate Unruh scored 10 of his gamehigh 20 points in overtime, including the dagger with 1:44 left to push the Bears’ lead to 67-57. UNC as a team outscored MSU 22-9 during those five minutes to come away victorious. “He did what players are supposed to do,” UNC head coach B.J. Hill said of Unruh. “He made some Devon Beitzel-esque type plays. Tate and Tevin both saw an opportunity to go do something that they felt they could do and they made plays. That’s confidence from putting in work. I think they both grew up a lot in the second half.”
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UNC freshman forward Brendan Keane, left, makes a move against a Montana defender Thursday at home. Keane had two points Saturday against Montana State. Svihovec added 15 points for UNC, continuing his streak of 14 straight games of 10 points or more. Proctor scored all eight of his points in the second half and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds as well. The win snapped the Bears’ three-game losing streak and pulled them back to within a half-game
of Eastern Washington for the final playoff spot with three conference games remaining. UNC takes on EWU at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday in Cheney, Wash. “We’re thinking of all of them as must-win games,” Unruh said. “We got one of them tonight so we just need to keep taking things one game at a time.”
Women’s basketball splits roadtrip, defeats Grizzlies STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC women’s basketball team needed overtime to defeat Montana Saturday, but the extra five minutes were well worth the result as the 56-54 win in Missoula, Mont., locked up a Big Sky Tournament spot for the second consecutive year. The University of Northern Colorado (15-10,
7-5 Big Sky) got back-toback 3-pointers to start the game from senior forward Kaisha Brown and junior forward Lauren Oosdyke, and the Bears never trailed after that. The Bears led by as many as 16 in the first half following a Brown 3-pointer with 5:39 left. UNC, while shooting 42.9 percent from the field, held Montana to 25 percent shooting in the first 20 min-
were out-scored utes and went 18-8 the remaininto halftime der of regulaleading 31-16. tion, and the The Grizzlies teams went into (14-11, 7-5) overtime tied at mounted a 52. comeback in Sophomore the second half Lauren Oosdyke guard D’shara behind 42 per- scored 10 points Strange scored cent shooting and had 13 all four of UNC’s and UNC shoot- rebounds against points in the ing only 18.8 Montana Saturday. extra five minpercent. With utes, and the an 11-point lead with 8:39 left, the Bears Bears left Montana know-
ing they own one of the six spots in the conference tournament. Strange led all players with 19 points and added nine rebounds, four steals and two assists while playing all 45 minutes. Oosdyke had a double-double for the second straight game, scoring 10 points and grabbing a career-high-tying 13 rebounds, while Brown scored 13 points. Oosdyke’s scoring total
pushed her into 15th place on UNC’s all-time scoring list with 1,012 points in her career. The Bears’ next game comes against the second place team in the Big Sky, Eastern Washington, at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. The Eagles (16-9, 10-2) have won six straight games, and their last loss was a 56-53 defeat at home to UNC.
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Wrestling team fights off North, South Dakota MICHAEL NOWELS sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC wrestling team rebounded from last week’s loss to Wyoming with a sweep of Western Wrestling Conference foes North Dakota State and South Dakota State Sunday at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. The University of Northern Colorado beat NDSU 22-21 on a tiebreaker because it won six of the 10 matches. The Bears then defeated SDSU with more breathing room, at 27-15. UNC head coach Ben Cherrington said he thinks the first dual came down to the end because three of NDSU’s four match victories were by fall, whereas only senior Gabe Burak pinned an opponent for UNC. “Really, that dual came down to those three pins,” Cherrington said. “Other than that, I think we hammered them. To win six
matches out of I’ve been the 10 is big.” wrestling, I think Fortunately that’s one of the for the Bears, few times we’ve sophomore Nick beaten them.” Bayer outscored The second the Bison’s John dual of the afterGusewelle 6-1 in noon was not as the final match close — the of the dual with Casey Cruz Bears won seven North Dakota was one of six of the 10 matchState, and that UNC wrestlers es to seal the decision tied up to win two victory. Two of the dual while matches Sunday. SDSU’s three simultaneously victories were clinching the tiebreaker. by fall, but UNC sophoUNC senior Casey Cruz, more Justin Gonzales won who had his hand raised by injury default and Burak after both matches Sunday, again pinned his opposaid the win over NDSU nent, Troy Morissette. was important for the Burak said he believes he is team’s confidence because still building his form leadthe Bison have been a ing up to the end of the tough opponent during his regular season. time at UNC. “I think I did some “It was big for us just to things well,” Burak said. keep our heads in the “That last match, I got a match and to keep turn I was working on, wrestling,” Cruz said. “I which is good. I think for mean, those guys came out the most part, I’m there and battled with us. wrestling better than at We haven’t beaten them in the beginning of the year, a long time. That’s a tough which is how it should team for us. I think since be.”
Cruz also said he thinks wrestling two duals in one afternoon can be taxing both physically and mentally. “It’s tough,” he said. “You have to be prepared.
You have to get your fluids back in you right when you’re done with the first dual, eat a little bit and get your body ready. It’s tough on your body, but mainly just mentally, you
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