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Leah Novak, a UNC alumna and staff member at the University Center, shows off her finished artwork at “Canvas and Chocolates” Thursday in the UC.

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Students find empowerment with ‘Canvas and Chocolates’ SAVANNAH MCCULLY news@uncmirror.com UNC students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public gathered together to learn how artistic expression can be a healing and counseling method for people struggling with eating disorders at the Women’s Resource Center’s “Canvas and Chocolates” Thursday. “Canvas and Chocolates” was the final event hosted at the University of Northern Colorado in recognition of the WRC and Counseling Center’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The night consisted of casual painting with participants gathered at tables of four enjoying a wide variety of

chocolate dessert options. The event began with an introduction by Elizabeth Fisher, a representative from the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, who discussed how the center uses art to help patients express themselves and become empowered. Fisher also led the audience in a self-mediation exercise that asked individuals to find a moment of empowerment, reflect on how that moment felt and transform their feelings into art. Each painting was unique, and every person’s image of empowerment was personal to him or herself. There were paintings of pets, trees, flowers, nature landscapes, symbols

of religion and intricate and colorful patterns. Smiles and laughter filled the room as people enjoyed time with friends and got lost

in their work. Art students from UNC mingled throughout the room, offering help and advice to others. The event also brought together a

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JoAnn Doherty, right, a program assistant with Dining Services, starts her painting of what empowerment means to her during “Canvas and Chocolates” Thursday in the UC Ballrooms.

diverse group of people, expanding much further than just the student population. There were families, students, and UNC staff members like Lisa Bowkers, who works at Tobey-Kendel Dining Hall, who said she found the event to be a lot of fun. Many people said they found the event interesting because it was different from other awareness events that may just be a lecture or discussion. The organizers of Eating Disorder Awareness week said they wanted to do an event different from those in previous years. Last year, there was an art show with chocolates but this year, the

organizers thought that giving others the opportunity to paint their own views and feelings would be more beneficial to spreading their message. “The painting helps you express yourself without using words,” said Ezinee Ama, a graduate student. “Your paintings come to life.” Attendees said they certainly enjoyed having artistic freedom. “I really liked the idea of painting,” said Kaycee Huntsman, a freshman special education major. “It seems like a good idea.” At the end of the night, participants were invited to share their paintings and thoughts with the room.

Local business representatives teach basics of networking at receptions STEPHANIE RICH news@uncmirror.com Students had the opportunity to discover the importance of networking from local business representatives during “Working the Room: How to Network at a Reception” Thursday. Chalice Springfield, manager at Sears Real Estate in Greeley, and Felicia Burke, a sales representative, gave students tips on how to network.

They discussed things to do and things to avoid as well as how to juggle the atmosphere when walking into a room full of strangers. “I call it the boomerang effect. What goes around comes around,” Springfield said. “Creating a relationship in a genuine way is key.” The first thing they mentioned was juggling. Women shouldn’t take their purses into a networking situation. Instead they should make

sure they have pockets for their phone, business cards, pen and other vital items. The next step is getting a feel for the atmosphere. . Students were encouraged to always dress appropriate for the type of event. The way that someone is dressed says a lot about them. “A lot of little details that you wouldn’t think about will impact you,” said Kate Johnson, a junior history and German major. “Plus, the speakers made it fun.” The speakers said to ask yourself how many people are in the room. It can range anywhere from five to 500. Springfield and Burke said a good way to start is by setting a goal that is achievable. If someone were to walk into a room with 500 people in it, that person should strive to meet five of those people.

The biggest part of a conversation is making the connection, during which students should be polite and respectful. No one wants to connect with someone who throws him or herself into another’s conversation. If you’re having issues getting a conversation started, think of FORD. This acronym stands for family, occupation, recreation and dreams. While these are promising conversations starters, students should be careful because asking the wrong questions can lead to pushing others away. Sticking with occupation and recreation are the easiest and most preferred. If one has the desire to ask about family, he or she should stick to asking about siblings or children. If one would like to know about another’s dreams, he or she should word it as “goals”

or “future plans,” because asking about one’s dreams can be seen as too intimate. They also said to be careful when asking questions so as not to interrogate others and don’t be afraid to ask for introductions. When the connection has been made, be sure to follow up with a business card, then

send an email or make a phone call. People will appreciate the extra effort and are more likely to help make further connections. “Tonight was very helpful,” said Alex Desims, a junior history major. “There were a lot of good tips on getting started and continuing with networking.”

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Chalice Springfield gives some pointers about networking to the students during the “Working the Room” networking workshop Thursday in the UC Columbine Suites.

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Instructors show laziness in student teaching during groups One of the main functions of a K-12 education is to socialize students into society. Their early education teaches them to not interrupt others when they are speaking, to be polite and to work as a member of a team. It is important that young people learn how to interact with their peers, and to an extent, the group poster projects we learned to hate in middle school and high school teach people how to work with others. Thus, the goal of a group presentation on, say, Ernest

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the college level is superfluous, and it only exemplifies the laziness of instructors. Many instructors, including some at UNC, structure their classes around hour-long group presentations. University students are paying thousands of dollars and getting into debt to learn from a peer, not an MA or Ph.D professor. Students pay to learn from the experts, and the Ph.D is often used as a means of proving one’s expertise. Instructors, not students, should therefore be the ones at the front of the classroom.

Furthermore, in these group presentations, students often only experience frustration and anger. The idea of an academic or professional team, an entity wherein all members ideally contribute equally, is a myth. When a group of individuals get together, usually one person, the most intelligent of the bunch, does the majority of the work. His or her team members learn nothing from this. Let’s keep the group work at the K-12 level, and let’s keep college academically rigorous.

Mirror Reflections are the opinion of The Mirror’s editorial board: Parker Cotton, Ryan Lambert, Sara Van Cleve, Melanie Vasquez and Benjamin Welch. Let us know what you think. E-mail us at editor@uncmirror.com.

Validity of Academy Awards overshadowed by usual pompous hacks Benjamin FULLER

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Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises,” is not designed to teach students appreciation of the beauty of Hemingway’s prose; it aims to teach students how to work with others to solve a problem. Compromise is the primary learning objective. Working with other people — an often-distasteful event — is an unavoidable aspect of any professional career. Nevertheless, though, when students enter college, they should know how to come to a group consensus and how to reason a point with a group. Therefore, group work at

Since the beginning of the series, Oscars have been awarded to brilliant revolutionary minds such as Charlie Chaplin and Orson Welles. Artists like Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Stewart and Katharine Hepburn have all graced the awards with their presence. These are the kinds of innovators who changed Hollywood and film production in their own ways. We can imagine the setting of an

early ceremony: a dark ballroom with martinis and cigarette smoke filling it with the kind of romantic filter of a John Huston film. Quietly, the award for best motion picture is presented and received. Accompanied by a modest speech, the room fills with a meaningful applause that echoes through the ages. Fast forward to 2012. Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber take their time discussing their favorite Hunger Games book while Entertainment Tonight and People Magazine supply an orgy of photos, meaningless interview questions and bestdressed opinions. Twitter explodes all night with feeds and tweets of all these pointless events, now regurgitated on a digital level. If the population really thinks that the most

important thing to happen last week was Angelina Jolie revealing her decaying and hardly promiscuous leg, then it is no surprise to me that this country scored “less than average” in educational standards, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Now, the awards were received by deserving individuals and talented artists, but the smugness and absolute disregard for respect at these awards is absolutely appalling. The most memorable of child-like performances was Sacha Baron Cohen, who was dressed in character from his upcoming movie “The Dictator” and pretended to spill the ashes of Kim Jong Il onto Ryan Seacrest. I consider myself to be somewhat of a film junkie, and I know

that if a drunk Cameron Diaz and a talentless Jennifer Lopez read my name from the award envelope, I would probably stand up and promptly walk toward the nearest exit. During a recession, it is especially painful to watch a handful of washed up millionaires disrespect the history and integrity of the art of filmmaking. Ultimately, this will be the last Academy Award ceremony I will ever watch. The over-commercialization and that pompous smirk on George Clooney’s face does less for film and more for the paparazzi. I can only hope that independent film festivals continue to gain the attention of a broader audience without defaulting on their own legacy. — Benjamin Fuller is a junior economics major and weekly columnist for The Mirror.

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Panel of professors discuss role of religion in secular schools ALEXANDER ARMANI-MUNN news@uncmirror.com The University College, First Year Common Book Committee and the Life of the Mind program at UNC joined forces to present a new look on the relationship between faith and education with the panel discussion “Faith and the Academy: Religious Belief in the Secular University” Wednesday in Milne Auditorium. About 100 people, including students and faculty, attended the discussion. The panel discussion featured eight professors from five colleges at the University of Northern Colorado. The professors began the discus-

sion by introducing themselves, stating their position at the university and their religious affiliation. The eight professors featured on the panel were Lin Allen, a communications professor and Roman Catholic; Jonathan Bellman, a professor of music and Jewish; Reid Hayward, a professor of sports and exercise science and Christian; William Hoyt, a professor of oceanography and Protestant; Keiko Krahnke, an associate professor of management and business communications and Free Agent & Wisdom Seeker; Jeraldine Kraver, a professor of English and a Cultural Jew; Michael Mills, a director of the Life of the Mind program and

Buddhist; and Spencer Weiler, an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies and Mormon. The discussion was moderated by Thomas Smith, the dean of University College. The panel was an opportunity for some of the university’s “who’s who of professors,” as Smith said, to open up about the role faith plays in their careers as educators at a public university. The professors agreed on the importance of balancing faith and academia while holding each in high regard. “You cannot separate my faith from what I do as a teacher,” Weiler said. Mills was one of many panel members to cite the par-

allels between pursuing faith and acquiring an education. “Pursuit of truth is what it’s all about,” Mills said. All of the professors featured on the panel acknowledged the importance of their faith and claimed to incorporate it in their professional life in some way. “Religion, science and society asks the same questions,” Krahnke said. This circumstance contradicts past academic ideals regarding faith in the classroom. When Krahnke began teaching, she said the policy was to “leave your faith in the parking lot.” Although the professors all have some sort of religious faith, several said they have never attempted to teach at a religious-based university. “You could not pay me to teach in a place where everybody shares my beliefs,” Bellman said. The panel discussed the benefit that comes from

teaching at a secular university, where several ideologies can coexist and be a catalyst for open dialogue. The discussion was inspired by the 2011-12 First Year Common Book, “The Unlikely Disciple,” by Kevin Roose. The book documents Roose’s semester at Liberty University, an evangelical col-

lege in Lynchburg, Va. The book focuses on Roose’s experience as an agnostic student at America’s “holiest university.” Roose, a reporter for the New York Times and graduate of Brown University, came to the University of Northern Colorado in the fall to speak about his investigative novel.

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Professors representing the five colleges at UNC and a variety of religions discuss the role of faith in teaching at a secular university Wednesday in Milne Auditorium.

Students test black history knowledge CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com To bring the celebration of Black History Month to a close, the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center hosted the “Knowledge Bowl” Wednesday, where teams of three competed in a quiz modeled after typical game shows. The contestants were tested on different aspects of black culture history. The members of the winning team each received a $50 gift certificate to Bear Logic. Attendees were also

entered in a raffle to win a free T-shirt. Ty’Ray Thompson, the director of the MGCC, said the Knowledge Bowl was chosen to end the month’s festivities because it was a fun way for students to show off their knowledge and learn more. “We wanted students to come out and get involved in the community,” Thompson said. “We wanted them to come learn without the lecture and just have some fun and get the chance to meet some other students. It’s academic in

nature, but it’s also fun.” Though the students were competitive, they had the opportunity to have fun with dancing and talking during the intermission. Michael Richardson, a senior art major, said he liked having the chance to test his knowledge. “I thought it was a very organized event,” Richardson said. “It was really cool to come here and experience. I’m glad we have these diverse events on campus.” Brittany Herrington, a See Knowledge, Page 8

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Women’s hoops looks for revenge on senior night PARKER COTTON sports@uncmirror.com

The UNC women’s basketball team has worked its way into its current win-andin situation over the last three weeks, putting the Bears in position to secure the No. 2 seed and a bye in the Big Sky Conference Championship next week with a win Saturday. What makes the situation

even better for the players is that the team they must beat to do so is a team they have been looking forward to beating for a while. Saturday’s foe, Portland State, stole a one-point victory against the University of Northern Colorado (18-10, 10-5 Big Sky) Jan. 12 in Portland, Ore., after the Vikings hit two free throws with four seconds left stemming from a late foul call.

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UNC senior forward Kaisha Brown makes a move around a Sacramento State defender Jan. 7 at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. Brown plays her last home game Saturday.

PSU (14-13, 6-8) escaped with a 62-61 win. UNC sophomore guard D’shara Strange, who scored 16 points in that game, said the team doesn’t expect another letdown. “Revenge is the key word,” Strange said. “We have to come out here strong and get them back. We owe them. We owe them big time for that.” For a game with so much on the line, UNC enters its senior night contest at the perfect time, having won six of its last seven games, including four straight. “I think we’re a better team since we played Portland State, and I definitely think we’re getting ready to peak and do what we should at the right time of the year,” UNC head coach Jaime White said. White dispelled the notion that the bye is necessary to be successful in the conference tournament, citing UNC’s loss in the semifinals last season as the second seed. “The hard part is that the No. 1 team has not won in the past three or four years, and I think the most important

going to miss all thing is getting to three. They’re the tournament great representaand then being tives of our team. ready to play at It’s going to be sad the right time,” to see them go.” White said. “You Marin, who’s have to be the hot been at UNC for team at the right Amy Marin two seasons after time, and that’s averages 18 mintransferring from what I feel we utes and 2.2 Northeastern are.” rebounds per Junior College in The team’s game this season. Sterling, said three seniors, forward Kaisha Brown, guard she’s loved how close the Amy Marin and center team has been during her Courtney Kranz will all be time on it. “We do everything honored before the game. Kranz, despite being injured together,” she said. “Our most of her career and not whole team hangs out playing at all this season, has and that’s definitely a remained with the team as an plus for coming here. And being so close, it makes it administrative assistant. worthwhile Brown’s been the team’s definitely you’re going third-leading scorer this sea- when son at 11.3 points per game, and Marin has provided the most minutes off the bench for the Bears at 18 per game, garnering a reputation as a reliable hustle player. “Kaisha’s been a great captain for a couple years now, she’s a great offensive player for us, and Amy Marin has really come on this year — UNC sophomore and has been a big factor, especially defensively,” guard D’shara Strange White said. “We’re really on Portland State

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Senate begins SFAP, addresses restructuring, director vacancy BENJAMIN WELCH editor@uncmirror.com In a marathon Student Senate meeting that almost ran three hours long, members started Student Fee Allocation Process hearings, heard ballot proposals and debated at length regarding restructuring Senate, the hiring process for student judiciaries and the finding of a new director of Diverse Relations. Accreditation representatives seek Senate’s help To begin, guest speakers Kim Black and Michelle Behr from the Higher Learning Commission spoke on accreditation and the coming multi-year self-study institutions utilize to examine how the school meets quality standards. The study is used as part of a review process to determine an institution’s accreditation status when its time for renewal. Black and Behr requested a representative from both Student Senate and the Graduate Student Association for guidance on informing students of the survey and interesting them in participation. Election Commissioner gives update on spring elections In his report, Election Commissioner Will Schiffelbein said he personally distributed 38 election packets and more were given out by

the Student Activities Office. The packets are due Monday, and Schiffelbein asked for other members’ input on questions to be asked at upcoming open forums. “My goal is to increase voter turnout by at least one,” Schiffelbein said. Organizations begins hearing SFAP appeals UNC Student Radio kicked off this year’s SFAP process by requesting $20,000 in funding. Last year, UNCSR received $10,000. General Manager Sam Wood listed UNCSR’s accomplishments from last year, which included playing at 50 events thus far, a show in Denver, more giveaways, staff and concerts and the inception of a photography department, which goes to events and photographs attendees for their Facebook page. Wood’s goals for next year include bigger concerts, hosting the annual fall Block Party, updating the website, personalized transportation, more promotional gear for giveaways and upgraded equipment. Wood said though the money is a 100 percent increase, it will be put to good use as the station has gone from eight student DJs to reaching a peak in the 70s during his tenure. “Nobody is paid at student radio, which is a

cool thing, so all the money goes directly back to the students,” Wood said. “With new programs, if it’s set up right, I have no doubt it will keep going.” SFAP hearings will continue next week and all requests will be voted on next month. Senate approves environmental measure for ballot Next, students from the “Environmental Studies and Sustainability Senior Seminar” class presented a ballot proposal for the Student Leadership for Environmental Action Fund (LEAF). With this fund, each student will pay a fee of one dollar per credit hour each semester for sustainability projects. For example, fixing the campus sprinkler system is a main priority for organizers of the group, as 633,000 gallons were used for irrigation last year. Students with an idea for a project will present to a committee, which then grants funding for the project with a clause to include students and faculty in the work. LEAF will raise about $500,000 each year, and will focus on the visibility of projects to increase involvement and return on investment. Senate members expressed great interest in the proposal, and unanimously voted to include it on this year’s election ballot for implementation next fall. “There are a ton of benefits to this,” said

Director of Finance Tyler Ames. “This is going to put another notch in the belt of great things this university is about.” Discussion on restructuring Senate continue Senate members then turned to a ballot proposal, made by Levi Fuller, the director of Student Affairs, on the restructuring of Student Senate. Under this restructuring, Senate would be comprised of a president, student trustee, director of Student Affairs, director of Finance, a classified staff council, representatives from Faculty Senate, the Graduate Student Association, Professional Administrative Staff Council and three representatives from each of the University of Northern Colorado’s colleges, minus University College. The duties of positions that have been removed will be absorbed by those in other positions. The addition of two extra members per college also gives Senate a more representative population. “Those with positions that will be eliminated will be key players in writing the new bylaws to ensure their responsibilities and individual tasks will be represented and upheld,” said Administrative Assistant Ben Schiffelbein. The proposal was unanimously passed to put on this year’s election ballot and will take effect

in fall 2013. Regardless of whether it passes or fails, Student Senate will retain the same format next academic year. Next, Student Rights Advocate Samantha Fox presented the nomination for the vacant Student Judiciary, Morgan Byrd, who is a graduate student. “She’s someone who can make an impact by hitting the ground running,” Fox said. However, Student Trustee Lauren Zdanowitz expressed discontent with process of hiring, saying it should be more than just the opinion of Dean of Students Katrina Rodriguez. Zdanowitz cited errors in the application essay and sub par responses to questions as causes of concern. “It’s hard to put a label on someone else’s approval,” said Director of University Relations Natalie Litke. Ames reiterated that the proper process was followed and that the meeting was not the time to criticize it. Performing and Visual Arts Representative Gerard Heise agreed, and said that Senate members knew about the process for at least three weeks, and it was “shameful” to raise questions about it now. Senate voted to appoint Byrd, but her induction was defeated by a vote that did not garner two-thirds of approval. The next step

will be addressed next week, and later in Senate reports Fox said that two Student Judiciary positions were open as Chief Judiciary Lindsey Yost was removed for failing to fulfill requirements. President addresses Diverse Relations vacancy After a brief executive session, Student Body President Katelyn Elliott said she will put out an application for the vacant director of Diverse Relations position until Monday. Responding to criticism from Ben Schiffelbein, who said he will grieve the process on grounds that the student body president only had power to appoint Senate members while a formal hiring process was conducted, Elliott said she doesn’t necessarily like the process or power invested in her but believes it’s her duty to make an appointment so that person can still be effective with the remaining time left in the semester. “I want it to be a clearcut process, but also an efficient process,” Elliott said. Though Schiffelbein and Elliott both agreed that they had differing opinions on the definition of “temporary appointment,” Elliott said she would follow through with her initial plan to appoint a director for the remainder of the semester.

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Wrestling team prepares for conference tournament MICHAEL NOWELS sports@uncmirror.com

All the first-string UNC wrestlers will have the opportunity to earn a spot in the NCAA Championship Sunday via the Western Wrestling C o n f e r e n c e Championship tournament in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The first-place winners in each weight class, as well as some second-place finishers, will punch their tickets to Nationals.

University of Northern Colorado senior 141pounder Casey Cruz, whose only conference loss this season was at the hands of Wyoming’s Chase Smith, said he has been working through situations in which opponents have gotten the better of him during the season. “Now that we’ve wrestled all those guys in our conference and know what they’re going to do, we’ve just been getting in some of those positions we’ve struggled with a little bit throughout the

year, just to be here or there prepared for it,” because of your Cruz said. opponent, then Assistant we make those, coach Ben but the majority VomBaur said he of our focus is on and the coaching what we do.” staff have been UNC senior working with the Gabe Burak, wrestlers on their Casey Cruz who is ranked own techniques was one of just two 10th nationally instead of worry- wrestlers to pick in the 165ing about who it up a win against pound class is they may be Air Force Feb. 19. according to wrestling. I n t e r M a t “The majority of our Wrestling, is wrestling in preparation is on what we his first WCC tournado well,” VomBaur said. “If ment, despite being a there’s a couple of tweaks senior, because he trans-

ferred to UNC in the fall. Burak said even though he has wrestled the same opponents he will face Sunday, he expects quite a challenge. “At the Division-I level, against pretty much every guy that steps out there on the mat, you’ve got to be ready to go because everyone’s tough,” he said. The Bears are looking to rebound from a 33-6 loss to WWC foe Air Force on Feb. 19, in which Cruz and Burak were the only UNC wrestlers to win

their matches. VomBaur said while techniques are important, confidence and fundamentals are key. “Over the last few weeks, some guys have had some areas that they’ve worked on, but we as a staff don’t want them just focusing on those areas right now,” he said. “They’ve worked them, they feel confident in them. Now let’s continue to work on the things that got them here and made them the good wrestlers they are.”

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Science fair sends 22 middle, high school students to state CONOR MCCABE news@uncmirror.com Potential future scientists filled the University Center Ballrooms and Fireside Lounge at UNC as they presented their research during the 42nd Annual Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair Wednesday. The fair gave fifththrough-12th graders from Weld and Larimer Counties the opportunity to present their own scientific research to University of Northern Colorado faculty and stu-

dents who served as judges for the competition. This year, 310 students presented 294 projects individually and in groups of three or four from topics including animal sciences, behavioral and social sciences, chemistry, earth and space sciences, energy and transportation, engineering, mathematics and computer sciences, medicine and health, microbiology, physics and plant sciences. “I was looking at the percentage of a person’s blood

that is made up of red blood cells of people from different altitudes,” said Ted Dumont, a student in the medicine and health category from Estes Park Middle School and a state qualifier. Lori Ball, the director of the LPSEF, said 22 students qualified for the Colorado fair and one qualified for the international fair. The Colorado fair will be hosted April 5-7 at Colorado State University in the Lory Student Center

‘Bowl’ teaches history lessons Knowledge from Page 4 senior elementary education major, said she liked having the chance to learn about things she had not been taught in school. “A lot of this stuff isn’t taught in elementary schools and high schools,” Herrington said. “The teachers don’t include it. It’s something you have to educate yourself on, or participate in events like this.” Daboss Finnie, a sophomore criminal justice major, said he thinks schools often only teach basic black history, which doesn’t include many of the important achievements of black historical figures. “It isn’t just those popular names, there is a lot that people don’t know,” Finnie said. “So I’m glad that the center put this on. It was a lot of fun.”

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Michael Richardson, left, a senior art major, and Sara Johnson, a senior business management major, prepare to answer a question during the Black History Month Knowledge Bowl.

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Ballrooms and the national fair will be hosted May 1318 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. There were 135 UNC student volunteers at this year’s event who worked as judges, safety inspectors and registration help. “I am looking for the Pioneers of Science Award,” said Brittany Vaughn, an LPSEF Judge. “It’s not people who place, and it’s not honorable mention; it’s somebody’s project that is revolu-

tionary, something you wouldn’t typically find in your typical how-to-make-a-science-project textbook.” The fair offered participants the chance to win various awards, including overall and categorical awards. “It was great to see the kids support one another at the awards ceremony,” Ball said. “This fair is also a testament to the parents, obviously promoting and supporting the students at home.” The LPSEF awarded more

than 50 special awards, including awards from UNC’s Pre-Health Professionals Club, the United States Air Force and the West Greeley Conservation District as well as awards such as the UNC Natural and Health Sciences Pioneers in Science Award, and the Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute Display Art and Design Award. The LPSEF is a regional fair associated with the International Science and Engineering Fair.