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Denver-based accordion player Ron Tomocik plays the accordion for a room full of high school students Wednesday in the University Center for World Language Day. He taught basic rhythms to students and taught them how to dance in a circle to the tunes.
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Holocaust survivor talks about the power of hope, perseverance ALEXANDER ARMANI-MUNN news@uncmirror.com Award-winning author and Holocaust survivor Mariam Blumenthal Lazan addressed a capacity crowd in the University Center Ballrooms Thursday night. Lazan has become a symbol of perseverance for her experiences during the Holocaust she documented her struggles in the memoir “Four Perfect Pebbles” in March 1996. The City of Greeley Holocaust Memorial Observance Committee hosted the event as part of annual Holocaust Remembrance Week. The committee organizes a week’s worth of events to
My life today is full and rewarding. Please share my story. It is your generation that will have to bear witness.
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— Mariam Blumenthal Lazan, Holocaust survivor
raise awareness of the Holocaust and the terror it created. The Observance Committee was founded more than 30 years ago as a collaborative effort between the Greeley Interfaith Association and the Beth Israel Synagogue in Greeley. The original objective was to recognize those who suffered and survived the Holocaust. Both University of Northern Colorado President Kay Norton and her husband, Greeley Mayor Tom Norton, addressed the audience, which included UNC students and Greeley community members of all ages. “This is an expression of what’s really unique about this community,” Kay said. “We should remember that as members of a community we are what stands in the way of evil. (Tonight) we can celebrate that we are all part of the world community.” The audience also heard a written address from Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, who was represented by a regional director. The letter recounted experiences of Bennet’s mother, who with
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Marion Blumenthal Lazan, a Holocaust survivor, visits her past and challenges the crowd to share her’s and other Holocaust survivors stories. her parents survived the Warsaw ghetto. Before Lazan took the stage, the audience listened to a three-song performance by the Greeley Children’s Chorale. The children first preformed “Bird Song,” a musical rendition of selected poems written by Jewish children incarcerated in Nazi concentration camps. The children then sung “River in Judea,” the chorale’s signature song. The children finished with “Four Perfect Pebbles,” a song written by John Holt in honor of Lazan, who was introduced after the performance by Observance Committee Co-Chair Naomi Johnson. Lazan’s speech recounted
her days in German concentration camps, including the notorious camp BergenBelsen in Germany. Lazan recollected the bitter cold of German winters, the single slices of bread allotted each week and the heaps of corpses she first mistook for firewood. “Death was a daily occurrence,” Lazan said. “Bodies could not be taken away fast enough.” Lazan testified to the power of hope and human beings ability to persevere and overcome adversity. “My life today is full and rewarding,” Lazan said. “Please share my story. It is your generation that will have to bear witness.”
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Olympic experience should be enough for basketball star There are less than 100 days until the start of the 2012 Olympics in London, but instead of looking forward to representing the United States men’s basketball team for the third consecutive Olympiad, NBA star Dwyane Wade made comments last week about the lack of pay for Olympic athletes. “We play the whole summer,” Wade said. “I do think guys should be compensated. The biggest thing is, now, you get no rest. So you go to the end of the (NBA) season, (Team USA) training camp is two weeks later. You’re giving
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least that Wade can’t be satisfied with simply being an Olympic athlete — an honor only 12 basketball players get every four years. Also, with how shortened the NBA season was this year due to the lockout, playing the entire summer should not be as taxing on the athletes’ bodies as it has been after full NBA seasons. Wade’s salary from the Miami Heat this season is just less than $16 million; if he’s not financially stable from that, he’s got some priorities to rearrange. Wade said he’d like to see players get money from their Olympic jersey sales, which
would be unfair to the other U.S. athletes who don’t play sports where jerseys can be bought, like swimming or track. Even LeBron James, Wade’s Heat teammate and fellow Olympian, disagreed with Wade’s statements. “I love representing my country,” James said. “I’ve done it since 2004, and I’m looking forward to doing it in London. As far as (pay), I don’t know. It doesn’t matter. I’m happy to be a part of the team, to be selected again.” Who would have thought LeBron James would ever be a voice of reason?
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up a lot to do it. It’s something you want to do. But it’s taxing on your body. You’re not playing for the dollar. But it would be nice if you would get compensated.” No, Olympic athletes aren’t playing for the money; they play to be recognized as one of the best at what they do while representing their country to the best of their ability on the world’s grandest athletic stage. That’s all that should be asked for. Olympic medals are nice, but even the countries that don’t win medals still feel national pride. It’s discouraging to say the
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ltimately, being a Bear at UNC is a provision that each student has while attending, so long as the school supplements your spirit. In the end, this school’s national image is derived from the performance of students, extracurricular participation and marketing techniques. As a former college-applying, high school senior, I gutted out the possibility of attending UNC because of the website’s
image and general social attitude. I felt this school was a college for teachers only and that UNC was not a place to have a traditional college experience. Not wanting to teach, I was initially uninterested. This is not an uncommon perception. If you’re reading this paper, you know that the fact of the matter is, the University of Northern Colorado ranks below Colorado and Colorado State in terms of size, academic qualifications and school unity. Athletics sometimes bring less-thanimpressive results, and Greeley itself has been deemed “the exact opposite of Hawaii” by “South Park.” Seeing as this is the case, I call to question the possibilities
of UNC breaking this stereotype. For those of us who love this community, the school and the idea of being a Bear, it is important to bring credit to our school by making it ours. However blunt I have already been, I would also like to question the motives of the marketing techniques. “Bringing Education to Life” is obviously a powerful message, and I do believe that is what this campus can do for students. However, the multicolored banners hanging on light posts across campus hardly give visitors that unified feel. Where is the blue and gold? Where are the Klawz banners? Why is it that nobody knows the fight song? Homecoming seems to be the only time where this school
recognizes its traditions as a whole. I think the key to maintaining and growing these traditions is to better market them, even to current students. Although the UNC marketing technique is professional, it is very whimsical and makes campus seem fun but neglects the traditional college vibe. So let’s do away with the flowery, New Age campus catalogs, display some more Bear banners and drown this campus in blue and gold. Going into my senior year, I know it’s my goal to send off and graduate, but I’m not doing so without exiting in style. Let’s show ‘em what it means to be a UNC Bear. — Benjamin Fuller is a junior economics major and weekly columnist for The Mirror.
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UNC hosts Language Day MATT GABRIEL news@uncmorror.com High school students from Louisville to Laramie, Wyo., made their way to campus Wednesday to participate in UNC’s annual World Language Day. The University of Northern Colorado continued its tradition of hosting the event at the University Center for more than 40 years and this year brought more than 1,200 students from high schools all over the state and region. “It’s one of the highlights of my year,” said Peter Kastner, a German professor at UNC. The day was full of activities including bingo, raffles, drama competitions, skits, speeches and song and dance competitions. “For the students, I think it’s just wonderful that they can come to a university and that they can compete in the language and compare themselves to other students in other schools
and have a great time for the day,” Kastner said. Students participated in many of the activities using languages such as German, French, Spanish and Chinese. There was also an art competition with three categories, food, piñatas and paintings. “There’s candy, there’s costumes, there’s creativity, there’s friends, so yeah, we had fun,” said Laura Schrec, a student
from Monarch High School in Louisville. UNC provides a unique learning experience for all faculty, high school and college student who participated in the event. “It’s a great venue to allow students to take their language learning outside of the classroom,” said Melitta WagnerHeaston, a modern languages instructor at UNC.
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From left, Emily Frevert and Emma Fleming, freshmen French majors, hold flags at the awards ceremony Wednesday at the end of World Language Day
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Sociology professor receives diversity award KELSEY HAMMON news@uncmirror.com Students who have taken a sociology class with professor Kelly Davis can likely find a reason to resonate instantly with her humor and wit applied to classroom lessons. This spring, Davis will be awarded the Diversity in the Classroom Award. The award is based on student nominations and, administered by the Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Board for enhancing students’ understanding and appreciation of diversity. The Diversity in the Classroom Award is given to professors who take initiative to enhance student understanding of diversity, encourage appreciation and consistently incor-
porate diversity into their teaching curriculum. The award recognizes Davis for taking initiative in helping students appreciate diversity inside and outside of the classroom. Student nominations for Davis emphasized that the she fosters a comfortable classroom atmosphere, encourages students to have discussions and appreciate diversity on a broader level, so they could apply knowledge and understanding outside of the classroom. The Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Board is a resource center for professors and teaches them ways to integrate diversity topics within their curriculum. Chair of the Advisory Board Christine Olivo says Davis has incorporated diversity topics within the classroom and was nominated by students whom emphasized specifically Davis’ creation of a comfortable and inclusive classroom atmosphere. “This is important in fostering open discussions about diversity,” Olivo said. “This award is important because it shows what we value as a university. It’s important for a teacher to
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This is important in fostering open discussions about diversity. This award is important because it shows what we value as a university. It’s important for a teacher to make students feel comfortable in the classroom. — Christine Olivo, chair of the Advisory Board and political science professor
make students feel comfortable in the classroom.” Olivo said Davis is recognized for consistently incorporating diversity in the classroom, enhancing student understanding of diversity, demonstrating inclusive teaching and philosophical practices and creating a comfortable classroom atmosphere. “The award recognizes the importance of these issues and professors willingness to bring them into the classroom effectively,” Olivo said.
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Strong voice, intensity key to senior’s game SAMANTHA FOX sports@uncmirror.com
Vocalization and inspiration are the key components of senior outfielder Erin Geddis of the UNC softball team, and a lot of who she is can be tied back to her family. “I’m a loud person — my laugh, everything is loud about me,” Geddis said. “It’s just a part of me that makes up who I am. I’m always a person people will notice, and I don’t mind it any bit.” Geddis is studying sport and exercise science and will graduate in December. In her four years, one thing she has become known for is her
voice. Head coach Mark Montgomery said her vocalization and her attitude toward the game has a positive effect on the rest of the team. “Geddis is one of those that you want to follow because she’s not afraid to verbalize,” Montgomery said. “Sometimes I tease her on not having a filter because she says things she feels and maybe sometimes come off as a little abrasive or a little gruff, but yet, that’s sometimes what you need, too. Saying those types of things, she gets this team to respond. Geddis is one of the main reasons we have so much fight in us at the end of games.” Geddis also said she will
say what she Denise, and her needs to; that dad, George, was she’s not afraid to her mentor and speak what’s on coach for a few her mind. Fellow years. senior Erin “Honestly, it’s Wilkinson said just a combinaGeddis has gotten tion of my whole to know how to family,” Geddis Erin Geddis communicate said. “Known really well with with our family their teammates. friends, we’re all called the “I think she does a good Geddises; we all go by that. job of knowing people and It’s kind of like our trademark. knowing what they need to It’s who we are. I have my hear,” Wilkinson said. “I know mom’s laugh. You’ll hear my she knows exactly what to yell laugh out in center field from to me in different situations wherever, and you’ll hear my when I’m up at bat, and she mom’s laugh from anywhere. knows how to relax people.” I wish I was more like my dad Geddis attributes her per- because he’s very patient with sonality to her family. She everything and I am not. My said she is a lot like her mom, two brothers are pretty loud.
They’re almost identical to me. That’s probably where I get a lot of it because they’re a lot older.” Geddis received the Northern Colorado Athletics Bear Down Award last season, given to a male and female athlete who excel in their strength and conditioning program. Geddis puts in a lot of work in the weight room and in practice. Her work ethic and drive have helped her to lead the team with 28 runs, 49 hits and 16 stolen bases so far this season. Montgomery said Geddis’ base running ability has also a lot to do with her smarts while she’s running. Geddis was second in stolen bases her freshman year with eight and
has led the team the past two years with nine and 15, respectively. This season, the University of Northern Colorado (19-25, 4-8 Pacific Coast Softball Conference) has been slower getting into some games and bursts further into the game. Geddis keeps her intensity consistent and this, especially in close situations, transfers to the others on the team. “That momentum doesn’t stop — she just keeps going,” Montgomery said. “So, whether it’s the first inning or the last inning, when you see her working so hard, I think it makes others know they need to work hard.”
Baseball doesn’t take advantage of late opportunities STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC baseball team left the two-game series against Kansas State winless, losing 7-5 Wednesday in Manhattan, Kan. The University of Northern Colorado (1419) got on the board first, but Kansas State (19-18) got their second win against the Bears with a four-run fourth and an
error in the bottom of the first that led to an unearned Wildcat run. UNC sophomore second baseman Landon Moseley committed two errors in the game. During the first inning, Moseley’s error allowed Kansas State sophomore second baseman Ross Kivett to reach second, and two batters later Kivett reached home, giving the Wildcats a 2-1 lead. KSU sophomore center fielder Jared King scored the final run of the inning,
stealing home. Still trailing, UNC got the bats going in the third. Freshman third baseman Taylor Anderson hit a double to right-center and scored when the next batter, senior pitcher Casey Coy, hit a double down the left-field line. Anderson went 1-for-4 with one RBI and he also had the first run in the game. Coy went 2-for-4 with one run scored. On the mound, Coy pitched 3.1 innings, allow-
ing six hits and six runs. With one out and runners on first and second in the fourth inning, Coy walked Wildcats junior right fielder Tanner Witt. With the bases loaded, UNC junior Dan Talley was sent to pitch. Kivett was the first batter to face Talley and hit a double, sending in two more runs across to score, giving Kansas State seven runs. In the sixth, a walk, a single and a hit-by-pitch led to a bases-loaded situa-
tion for the Bears. Anderson reached on a fielder’s choice and scored freshman center fielder Eric Ferguson. Coy stepped up to the plate next, knocking a single to left to drive in Moseley, cutting the Wildcat’s lead to two. Anderson and Coy advanced to third and second, respectively, on a wild pitch, but freshman left fielder Jensen Park grounded out, ending the inning. Senior right fielder Adrian Schenk was the only
player for the Bears to get on base for the remainder of the game. Schenk singled to second in the seventh and singled to the right side in the ninth, but was unable to come around to score. The Bears return home for a weekend series against Houston Baptist (13-20, 5-3 Great West Conference). The first game is 3 p.m., Saturday’s doubleheader has games at noon and 3 p.m. and the series concludes Sunday at noon at Jackson Field.
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Student Senate Update Senate partners with Greeley, election results official ALEXANDER ARMANI-MUNN news@uncmirror.com Two representatives from the City of Greeley and the vice president of University Relations addressed Student Senate Wednesday on relations between UNC and the City of Greeley. Senate then entered second readings on two resolutions. City of Greeley officials discuss relationship with university Deb DeBoutez and Becky Safarik, representing the City of Greeley Department of Community Development, spoke to Senate members about the city’s efforts to reach out to the university and the future of the University District. “We are very interested in the (student) population being represented,” Safarik said. “We would love to have more student involvement.” Recently, Greeley surveyed 1,000 residents, including 114 University of Northern Colorado students who presented opinion questions regarding the characteristics of Greeley’s
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safety, city services and government. The results of the survey offer a general indication of public opinion in the community. When asked about the threat of violent crime, 39 percent of residents surveyed reported feeling very/somewhat safe compared to 48 percent who reported feeling somewhat/very unsafe. Sixty four percent reported feeling somewhat/very unsafe when asked about the threat of property crimes. The results also suggested that residents are dissatisfied with the physical identity of Greeley. Of those surveyed, 80 percent rated the image of Greeley fair to poor and 63 percent rated the natural environment fair to poor. DeBoutez and Safarik expressed notable concern over the apparent lack of communication between the city and university. Results of the survey suggest that residents make little use of community information sources such as The Greeley Tribune, City of Greeley website or Denver TV news. “We need some conduit
Quote of the day Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. -- Albert Camus
of communication with students,” DeBoutez said. “The feedback you give us is incredibly important.” The University District initiative DeBoutez and Safarik also updated Senate members on the progress of the University District initiative. The initiative aims to invigorate the community around the UNC campus. City of Greeley and UNC officials hope to accomplish this through cleaning up the environment, diminishing crime in the area and enriching the cultural atmosphere in the district. Recent progress in the UD initiative includes a local effort to designate the district as a “safe zone,” which includes taking extensive measures to prevent crime, and state recognition of downtown Greeley as one of 15 “creative districts” in Colorado. DeBoutez and Safarik requested that Senate consider measures to improve communication between the university and the rest of Greeley. This will likely be an issue addressed by incoming members of Student Senate
next fall. Effort to enhance the identity of Greeley and UNC Vice president of University Relations Chuck Leonhardt addressed Senate members on the university’s effort to enhance the identity of both Greeley and UNC. Leonhardt spoke on efforts to revamp Eighth Avenue. The city has completed concept drawings that transform Eighth Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining haven. Proposed plans include adding vegetation to medians, attracting new businesses with a pedestrian shopping mall and building a new street plaza to accommodate outdoor dining. The city also intends to plant several new botanical gardens and construct a new recreation path to span downtown. Leonhardt predicts the whole process to take seven years. Resolution to alter bylaws After hearing all the guest speakers, Senate moved into the second reading of a resolution altering bylaws to assign responsibility to the director of Student Affairs to monitor and maintain the
new chalkboard created in the McKee Hall breezeway. Senate members have determined the chalkboard will foster free speech and language; it will not be monitored. Despite agreeing on the language of the resolution, Senate members postponed further discussion until the third reading next week when the resolution will be voted on. Resolution to amend election petition Senate proceeded with the second reading of a resolution to amend the election petition required for all prospective Senate candidates. Currently, prospective candidates are required to collect 100 student signatures with UNC emails to qualify for an election. Senate members passed a motion to amend the resolution, which now requires prospective candidates to collect personal digital identifications rather than UNC emails. Personal digital identifications (PDID) are the first four letters of a student’s last name followed by four digits — in
other words, the name associated with UNC emails. Senate seeking students for hiring committee Director of Student Affairs Levi Fuller announced Senate is still seeking three students-atlarge for a special hiring committee. The committee will be responsible for hiring a student’s rights advocate and administrative assistant for next year’s Senate. Grievance filed against election commissioner Administrative Assistant Ben Schiffelbein announced he and Director of Legislative Affairs Jamie Britt have filed a grievance against Election Commissioner William Schiffelbein. The grievance charges that William failed to fulfill his duties as election commissioner, possibly compromising elections to some positions. The grievance was reviewed by the Student Judiciary, which concluded that although William did not fulfill all his duties, special elections were unnecessary. Therefore, the election results from two weeks ago are finalized.
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Senior’s passion, slugging big element to game GRANT EVANS sports@uncmirror.com
Boston Red Sox fans hold a special place in their hearts for their tough, scrappy and hard-working 5-foot-9 second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Baseball fans respect him, opponents despise him and every manager wants a player just like him. For the UNC baseball team, according to its coach, there is a Bear who is Pedroia-like. Senior captain and infielder Tony Crudo has played for the University of Northern Colorado since he
was a freshman, and coach Carl Iwasaki said he likens his 5-foot-9 infielder to Pedroia. “Tony just loves to get dirty, and he is a scrappy ball player,” Iwasaki said. “He is not going to be pretty, and he is not going to make the graceful looking play, but he will definitely make the play. I know that.” Crudo is from Ukiah, Calif., but is not the typical California kid. He won’t be found on the beach working on his tan, nor catching big waves on his surfboard. Crudo loves to hunt, fish and gut whatever he kills. Crudo said his biggest passion,
though, is the game of baseball. “Since day one, I’ve loved it,” Crudo said. “My dad played, my brother played, and in Ukiah, they had a really good atmosphere for youth baseball. I just wanted to start playing as soon as I could.” Last season, Crudo played in all 57 games for the Bears, and has 32 hits and 20 runs this season. Crudo said his favorite part of the game is hitting, and it shows. He currently is in the top-five of almost every hitting category for the Bears and leads the team with three home runs.
“I love hitting the ball and making other people chase it,” Crudo said. Crudo, a sport and exercise science major with a coaching minor, said he has really enjoyed his time at UNC. “When I came out here as a freshman, I didn’t know anyone, and after my first visit I really liked the campus,” Crudo said. “I love my teammates, all the friends I have made and I am lucky to be apart of a program that wants to make a change. I couldn’t ask for much more, to be honest.”
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UNC infielder Tony Crudo swings at a pitch in a game last season. Crudo has 20 runs with 32 hits and leads the team with three home runs this season.
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Spring game to showcase developments on field STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC football team concludes its spring practices Saturday with its annual Blue and Gold spring game at Nottingham Field. The University of Northern Colorado has been practicing about every other weekday since March 26, and the spring game is the final opportunity to showcase to fans what has been improved or changed. Coming off an 0-11 season, the coaches and players have said multiple times this spring that growth and development is a must. The following are the four key positions to look
at in the spring game.
Quarterback There will be no starting quarterback controversy next year as the job undisputedly belongs to Seth Lobato, who will be a redshirt junior in the fall. Lobato had his ups and his downs last season, but finished the year strong, averaging 330 passing yards per game while throwing 10 touchdowns against just four interceptions. Lobato has put in extra work and organized small team practices since the end of the season. Saturday will be Lobato’s time to showcase how he’s grown as the field general. Lobato’s safety net last year, Patrick Walker, is lost due to graduation, so Lobato must get a rhythm
going with Dominic Gunn, a senior next year who was the No. 2 wideout last season, and Jace Davis, who returns from a year off as a redshirt junior and the rest of a relatively young receiving corps.
Tight End While the wide receivers are a key position to watch, the tight ends are also expected to be utilized more next season. Of the 12 players who caught passes last season, only one player was a tight end. Doug Steele, who will be a senior, caught just seven passes last year for 68 yards. The first indication of whether or not the tight end will be a viable option for Lobato in the fall will be Saturday.
Offensive Line The offensive line will be loaded with experience next year as Nick Chandler, Rick Aversano, Chris Anderson and Jake Solomon will all be seniors who started multiple games last year on the line. How that group, and the eventual fifth member, utilizes its experience will dictate how long Lobato can stay on his feet next season.
Defensive Backs The Bears lost three starters in the defensive backfield, all of whom started at least 10 games last year. The last spot was filled by Marcel Gibbons, who will be a junior in the fall, so it would be beneficial for the team to establish
SPENCER DUNCAN | THE MIRROR FILE PHOTO
UNC will-be seniors Filipo Mose (75) and Jake Solomon (57) participating in blocking drills during a practice on March 28 at the Butler-Hancock practice fields. some sort of concrete depth chart for the defensive backs in the spring game.
The Blue and Gold spring game kicks off at noon Saturday at Nottingham Field.
Breezeway board allows free speech ALEXANDER ARMANI-MUNN news@ucmirror.com
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Students and faculty passing through the McKee Hall breezeway on their way to and from class can take part in a new tradition by expressing their thoughts on a newly-created chalkboard. Last semester, UNC senior Dylan Marshall approached Student Senate with an idea. Marshall wanted to create a “Before I Die Wall” on campus. The concept was simple: offer a large chalkboard for students to share their aspirations and inspire their peers. “It’s UNC’s bucket list,” said student Sadie Higgins, who signed the board with “travel the world.” Senate members
embraced the idea, but it was met with a number of unanswered questions. Who would fund the chalkboard? Who would maintain it? And should the board be monitored to prevent offensive language? Today, Marshall is studying abroad in Germany, but his dream has come to fruition in the breezeway. Marshall expressed his genuine appreciation and awe when he joined students via Skype on Wednesday for the inaugural celebration of the new chalkboard. The idea for the chalkboard was picked up by members of the Bear Branding Committee earlier this semester amid challenges to acquire funding. This is the third year the committee has hosted a branding event.
Past events include painting the tunnel below 11th Avenue and creating the tile mural that hangs in the lower level of the University Center. The committee includes members of Greek Life, the University Program Council, Outdoor Pursuits and Student Activities. Wednesday’s Bear Branding event was the first time students had an opportunity to post on the board. The first topic of discussion for the chalkboard was “Before I Die…” in honor of the board’s origin. In the future, topics for discussion will be regularly updated on the board. Quotes spanned from such inspirational quips as “witness a miracle” to more humorous contribution like “put a couch in
an elevator and sit in it all day.” The event also gave students an opportunity to suggest a name for the board and vote on one of three quotes to be placed above the board on a gold plate. “It’s a good way for students to leave an impression,” student Elisa Eidson said. The chalkboard will likely be maintained by the director of Student Affairs. Student Senate has voiced strong support for distinguishing the board as a free-speech zone. Along with giving students the opportunity to express themselves in an open-ended discussion among peers, the board will also display weekly events for UNC athletics and the University Program Council.