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News Fraternity rides to raise awareness Members of Pi Kappa Phi help Colorado residents rebound from a heartbreaking summer. PAGE 9
Arts Local music on the block A former UNC student puts together an event that brings Coloradobased bands to Greeley. PAGE 7
Sports Volleyball has early success The Bears return home after winning the Belmont Invitational over the weekend. PAGE 12 Mon: 95 | 61
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Freshmen students dance to “Single Ladies” in front of the UNC Student Radio booth Friday evening during the Taste of UNC on Turner Green.
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Comedy duo registers students, support Obama’s plans CONOR MCCABE news@uncmirror.com
Unsuspecting students and freshman opening up new checking accounts outside of Wells Fargo in the University Center, were treated to a visit from the comedy duo of Kal Penn and John Cho
Friday on the UNC campus. Penn and Cho, more commonly known as Harold and Kumar from the “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” comedy trilogy, visited with Obama For America volunteers at The Blue Mug at Margie’s before heading
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Left to right: John Cho and Kal Penn answer questions concerning President Obama’s policies in front of a crowd of volunteers Friday outside of The Blue Mug at Margie’s.
across campus, registering students to vote in the upcoming election. They were part of a twoday youth vote swing that started in Greeley, registering new voters and encouraging students to volunteer for the Barack Obama campaign. They also emphasized how Colorado is considered a swing state and will be important for either presidential nominee to win. “Colorado in particular is a battleground state; your vote matters and is weighted a lot more than in other places around the country,” Penn said. “A lot of people that I have met in non-battleground states are actually pretty jealous
of Colorado.” The actors spoke to students about the progress the country has made during President Obama’s term, highlighting the doubling of Pell grants, financial aid becoming more available and bringing troops home from Iraq. “The top issues I think a lot of people care about, regardless of whether their democrats, republicans or independents, are things like financial aid, things like jobs and the president has a really strong record on both of those,” Penn said. The two stressed the importance for students to become registered and understand that President
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The Obama for America office is located on 807 17th Street, Suite G in Greeley. Students can stop by to register for the upcoming election. Obama is fighting to provide young Americans access to affordable and quality education. “It’s what distinguishes us as a nation, the access to education; there is no way to
more details Auditions are Tues-Thurs Aug 28, 29, and 30. Concert Choir call backs on Friday, August 31. If needed, additional Glee Club auditions will be added on Friday. Sign up sheets are on Frasier 103 and 123b. You must sign up for an audition time. Please arrive a little early to fill out the audition form. Auditions run at the same time in Frasier 123b (Dr. Jill Burleson) and Frasier 103 (Dr. Galen Darrough). Auditions to include all or part of: - brief vocal warm ups in upper and lower ranges - singing of a familiar tune (America) - sight reading exercises, tonal memory recall Do not bring a prepared piece.
Concert Choir • Women's and Men's Glee Clubs Prima Voce Chamber Choir • University Singers
AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL UNC STUDENTS, NON-MUSIC MAJORS ARE WELCOME!
University Singers is open to all students with no audition required. Results will be posted Friday afternoon. Questions? Contact Dr. Galen Darrough at (970) 351-2290 or galen.darrough@unco.edu OR Dr. Jill Burleson at (970) 351-2039 or jill.burleson@unco.edu
solve anything else without being an educated citizen,” Cho said. Penn has campaigned for President Obama in 2008 in 26 different states and is currently serving as a national campaign co-chair. He has also served on the National Arts Policy Committee. Cho campaigned for President Obama’s bid for The White House in 2008 as well. The University of Northern Colorado was the first of a three-school tour around Colorado; they visited Colorado State University and Colorado University later in the day. “A lot of folks just turned 18,” Penn said. “They are not registered to vote yet so we’re making sure that they are registered with a website called gottaregister.com so no matter where you are in the country, if you go there you can sort of see what you need to do to register to vote where you are.” Gottaregister.com is paid for by the Democratic National Committee but is non-partisan and will inform people on how to register, regardless of what party they affiliate with.
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Faculty, speakers welcome freshmen to 2012 academic year CONOR MCCABE news@uncmirror.com Cranford Park, lined with freshmen and older students alike, was the site where the 2012 academic year was to be officially started. Speakers included President of the university, the mayor of Greeley, the 2012 M. Lucile Harrison Award winner and the student body President. Convocation is a storied tradition at the University of Northern Colorado and ushers in the new semester with the University’s President and each college’s respective dean. As UNC President Kay Norton informed the fresh-
men they would participate in the 123rd academic year at UNC, she emphasized that going to college is about even more than just earning a degree. “You are here to prepare for a successful and rewarding career and you are also preparing to make a positive difference in the world,” Norton said. “Our faculty and staff are here to support you in these goals.” She continued by highlighting the important relationship the University shares with its surrounding community, since 1890. She then introduced her husband, and Mayor of Greeley, Tom Norton.
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President of the University Kay Norton and her husband Tom Norton as enjoy the sunny weather during the 2012 Convocation ceremony in Cranford Park. Tom Norton welcomed the incoming freshmen by explaining to them their importance to the Greeley community, by represent-
ing 10 to 15 percent of the city’s population. He expanded on a recent study conducted to find some of Greeley’s highest attributes.
“There is one other thing that small survey told me, one of the up-most important things of Greeley, Colorado is that we have the University of Northern Colorado,” he said. “And so I have dubbed that as Greeley has more Bears than any other city in Colorado.” The 2012 M. Lucile Harrison Award recipient Stephen Mackessy was also on hand to speak; the award he received recognizes professional excellence in teaching, scholarship and service and is UNC’s top faculty honor. Mackessy is a professor of biological sciences, and he earned his bachelor’s and
Students, Greeks to mingle Wednesday in McKee breezeway COLLEEN ALLISON news@uncmirror.com
Students looking to get involved on campus, while making lifelong friendships with their fellow classmates, should look no further than joining Greek Life at UNC. Meet the Greeks, an event giving students at the University of Northern Colorado a chance to see which sorority or fraternity might be right for them, will take place Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the breezeway of McKee Hall on west campus. “Research has shown that the more students are involved in college the more successful they will be,” said Heather James, the assistant director of Student Activities, Fraternity and Sorority
Programs Division of Academic Affairs. “Greek Life offers a unique involvement opportunity for students to develop personal skills and relationships that will last far beyond the college years. Greek Life is also a chance for students to improve their academics and serve the community.” Students will be able to meet members from each of the 21 organizations that make up Greek Life on campus and learn more about how to join. One of the most important things that students should know before joining Greek Life is that there are specific processes involved with different groups when it comes to being admitted. According to James, joining an Interfraternity Council
(IFC) fraternity or National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sorority requires an online registration and formal structured recruitment process. Overall, students should take time a decent amount of time looking into their desired organization to make sure it is a good fit for them before they join. Joining a fraternity or sorority does involve a financial commitment, but there are several ways students can pay off their dues. Most organizations offer payment plans in order to help spread the cost over several smaller payments, and many chapter members work during the year to help with their payments. Each organization is priced differently. Joining Greek Life also has
specific requirements, including being a full-time enrolled student and a minimum GPA. One thing that most fraternity and sorority members love about their organizations is what they learn from joining a chapter.
“It’s a good way to make some friends and learn about college from people who experienced it,” said Matthew Butcher, a senior criminal justice major. For more information, stop by Meet the Greeks or go to www.unco.edu/greek.
Tap-Jazz-Ballet-Hip Hop Saturday, September 1st, 9am Dance Factory, 2956 W 29th Street
For more info: (970) 978-5765 or www.coloradodancecollective.org
master’s degree in biology form the University of California-Santa Barbara and received his Ph.D. in zoology with a biochemistry major form Washington State University. See Convocation, Page 6
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UNC student unexpectedly passes away Aug. 19 STAFF REPORT news@uncmirror.com On Aug. 19, UNC student Brendan Bandy from Aurora passed away unexpectedly off campus. 22-year old Brandy was entering his senior year at the University of
Northern Colorado majoring in physics. Two sources confirm he died from a seizure, caused from epilepsy. He was born Jan. 31, 1990 in Denver and attended Smoky Hill High School where he played baseball and football. Bandy was very
well-known for working at positive side of anything Cheba Hut, located on 8th during work and never complained Avenue and 17th about being at Street. work,” O’Reilly “I hired said. Brendan over Some of two years ago as Bandy’s closest a driver,” said family and Dylan O’Reilly, friends gaththe general manered at 9 p.m. ager of Cheba Brendan Keith on Tuesday Hut. “He pro- Bandy Aug. 21 at 1017 gressed up to Was entering his 19th St. in manager within senior year at the Greeley for a a year.” University of candle vigil Bandy was Northern Colorado honoring his beloved by his majoring in physics life and to offer co-workers and those he interacted with some closure for those while serving the masses who knew Bandy the of hungry college stu- most. Attendees were encouraged to bring a dents. “He could find the candle and join the pro-
cession as they made their way to Gunter Green. Bandy enjoyed snowboarding and golf with both his family and friends. The memorial
He could find the positive side of anything during work and never complained about being at work.
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service was held on Friday Aug 24 at 11 a.m. at the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver. The Cheba Hut where Bandy worked will have a donation box for those willing to donate to the Bandy family. Cheba Hut has also had its American and Colorado flag lowered to honor Brany’s passing. More information about Bandy can be found on his “Book of Memories Online Tribute” page on fairmount-cemetery.com where a condolence message and donation can be made. A memorial candle can also be lit in Bandy’s honor.
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Professors’ own textbooks unreasonably priced Among the many expenses college students have, textbooks have become the hardest to predict year in and year out. Science and math books are always among the most expensive, but many college students have been able to remedy the $200 and $300 books by going online and finding the books at a reduced cost. However, when professors author their own textbooks and require textbooks that are custom to a university, it makes it difficult to budget for all the required books of a semester. Professors may have a certain way of teaching, but to require students to purchase a textbook he or
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tuition and costs are still hard to pay. Adding the cost of personal textbooks makes paying for everything even harder. With the growing dependence on technology, ebooks have become a common occurrence. This has even made professors’ jobs easier because there are also quizzes and tests to go along with the reading, eliminating the need for professors to work to put these together. Not that helping the teaching process is a bad thing, but relying on ebooks will only emphasize what the publisher believes is important. Another problem with ebooks is the price. They eliminate cheap-
er versions, and it also eliminates the possibility of getting extra money at the end of the semester. Rarely is the money received during book selling close to the amount paid, but a little extra cash is always nice. Some professors will encourage getting older editions of books because he or she understand how expensive college can get, but with ebooks, the possibilities of purchasing cheaper editions are limited. With the prices of tuition and living increasing, professors should be helping students with the prices of textbooks as much as they can; that is in his or her power, even if other expenses are not.
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she wrote is only putting money in his or her pocket, and if the textbook is custom to UNC, it is impossible to find the edition at a cheaper cost. There are plenty of textbooks out there for different courses, so why make students purchase books that were written by the professor of the course? If a professor wants a more customized reading to his or her class, having online options or print-offs available can make the grueling process of paying for textbooks easier. One of the many positives about the University of Northern Colorado is how affordable it is. However, for some families, the
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our name is not LeBron James. Your band will never sell a single album and regardless of how great your senior pictures turned out, you will never be a supermodel. No matter how badly you may wish to become filthy rich and famous, you must understand that you have very little chance of inheriting this fantasy. Neither your talent or pedigree matter anymore. You are but a speck of dust and the only
hope of any success in your life rests in the possibility that someone, somewhere taught you how to work hard. College campuses are coated every fall with the unfulfilled potential that is excreted from the tailpipe of Mom and Dad’s Prius as you wave goodbye. They are so excited to watch their children pursue their dreams. Do not let them down. Dropout rates are steady, and they aren’t about to change anytime soon. What is it that separates those at the top of their class, from those who don’t make it past December? If you ask me, I feel that I can speak quite frankly as I have seen both extremes of the
success spectrum. Consider this column to be a modest explanation of the single best characteristic of students I have seen succeed at UNC. Show up. It is that simple. People who are engaged, who are successful and who make a name for themselves are simply, present. Attendance is not always about a check in the grade book. It is about you. Show yourself. Make a name for yourself. Go to class, club meetings and sports games. The best part about this strategy is that this university works tirelessly to make sure that you have the opportunity to be here. Sometimes it just takes a second effort while your morn-
ing alarm is antagonizing you. You cannot succeed if you are not willing to get to the starting line. Far too many students will make the mistake of becoming isolated hermits who live in a comfortable cruise control while seldom making friends or taking chances. The choice to commit to something that puts you in a situation where you are challenged and vulnerable is the only way to grow as a person. Isn’t that why we are all here? Welcome to college. — Benjamin Fuller is a senior economics major and a weekly columnist for The Mirror.
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Rec center, Outdoor Pursuits keep students fit PARKER COTTON editor@uncmirror.com
For the student that wants to become active and remain active, UNC’s campus recreation center will have something to do the trick. Equipped with scores of weight machines, treadmills and the like — not to mention the five basketball courts, an indoor climbing wall, three racquetball courts and a 1/10 mile track — exercise options at the recreation center are seemingly limitless. But in addition to all that, students are offered the options of aquatic and club sport activities and a lot more. Ranging from flag football and softball in the fall to basketball, volleyball and ultimate Frisbee in the spring, intramural sports are offered as a way for students
to keep in shape and form teams with their friends. “We usually have nine leagues — four in the fall and five in the spring — plus around 11 tournaments for the year,” said Ryan Pfeifer, an intramural sports supervisor and senior math major. “We have men’s leagues, women’s leagues, co-rec leagues and fraternity and sorority leagues depending on the sport.” For the students who want to exercise but not necessarily play a sport, the recreation center offers fitness and wellness classes. “We have 40 different kinds of classes,” said Katie James, the coordinator of fitness programs. “Some are cardio classes, some are cycling classes. We have zumba, which is Latin-style dancing, step aerobics, aquatic classes and classes that will either work your entire body or ones that are
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The bear mural hangs above students as they utilize a wide variety of exercise machines, free weights, rock climbing walls and racquetball courts. specific to the upper- or lower-body.” The recreation center strives to offer a comfortable workout to students and faculty at an affordable price ($40 for a semester pass to the classes). “The biggest thing is that we’re on campus and people know where the rec center is
located,” James said. “And classes are taught by other students, so that they can bond easier and be more comfortable.” And for those that seek the thrills or relaxation that only the outdoors can provide, Outdoor Pursuits will surely be able to help. Offering free rentals of
outdoor equipment, students can generate their own adventures or take part in one put on by OP. “Outdoor Pursuits offers students chances to go outdoors and experience the outdoors in a way they might not be used to,” said Kirsten Latham, a member of the OP staff. From mountain bikes and blue cruiser bikes to snowboards and snow shoes and all the camping equipment one could possibly need, students can rent it all for free because it is all prepaid for with student fees. Trips are planned throughout the year by OP to take students to different places for different activities. “The trips take students and teach them how to ski or snowboard or rock or ice climb, and we’re able to teach them how to do it properly and safely,” Latham said. “If people have
never gone camping, we can take them and show them how to pitch a tent, make a fire and make it so that we leave no trace behind so that we leave the environment just as we found it.” And most trips with OP cost less than it would for students to go by themselves. “For example, a ski trip to Arapahoe Basin will cost $65 through OP, and that includes food and transportation, but you can’t get a lift ticket anywhere for $65,” Latham said. “So students are getting a great deal and a great experience. It’s a great opportunity to experience the outdoors in a way they never have.” For more information about the recreation center and Outdoor Pursuits and all that they offer, visit www.unco.edu/campusrec
Speakers stress good relationships, hard work at welcome Convocation from Page 3
He has been a part of UNC’s School of Biological Sciences since 1989 and teaches in all levels of courses. He gave the attendees a brief look into how his work with venom from snakes could potentially be used to fight certain types of cancer. He also urged students to be proactive and make the first step in getting to know their professors. “Regardless of whether you’re in the sciences — as I am — humanities, performing arts, you have a very caring faculty that is really inter-
ested in working very closely with you,” Mackessy said. He also encouraged students to travel while attending UNC, be it a semester at sea or exchange programs; he emphasized the importance to see the world. “What I want to leave you with is, again, take charge of your education,” Mackessy said. “Put 110 percent into it. You are entering the global economy, and there are people willing to work extremely hard. You need to be one of those people.” Shanda Crowder played the role of graduate student
speaker at this year’s ceremony, as she is a third-year doctoral student working on her doctorate in school psychology and is currently president of the Graduate Student Association. “UNC will provide you with a number of great experiences with a variety of wonderful traditions that will help you develop, personally and professionally,” Crowder said. She drew from her own undergraduate experiences, saying if she did not take an initiative with her education, it was very easy to just feel like a number. She highlighted
UNC’s small class sizes and very passionate professors. Student body president Charlie Charbonneau, a senior sports and exercise science major, addressed the freshmen crowd by asking his fellow Student Senate members to stand and be acknowledged. “The University of Northern Colorado is an amazing school, and that is because of the amazing people who work and go to school here,” Charbonneau said. “The relationships you build here will last far longer than your graduation day.” He drew from his own
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Stephen Mackessy, the 2012 M. Lucile Harrison Award recipient and professor of biological sciences, addresses the crowd at this year’s Convocation ceremony. experiences as being involved in a range of organizations such as Housing and Residential Education, UNC Student Radio, The Mirror, Greek Life and UNC athletics.
“I have found that having relationships with people on campus engages you in the University and gives you a sense of belonging in the community,” Charbonneau said.
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UNC alumnus coordinates Block Party for Colorado bands RYAN LAMBERT Arts@uncmirror.com Ely Corliss, a 2012 UNC graduate in communication, wears numerous hats: He runs Bandwagon Magazine, waits tables at Roma’s, is an active member of Atlas Church and strives to provide Greeley with live local music via The Crew Presents. However, Corliss’ creative energies are currently devoted to coordinating The Block Party, which will occur this Friday on 9th Avenue and 16th Street. “We’re introducing students to the best of the best in Greeley — and vice versa,” Corliss said. Friday marks The Block Party’s sixth
Thus, Corliss and his anniversary, and this year marks the first time The fellow Atlas Church memAtlas Church will not be ber, Eric Long, decided to start an event for involved in the event. “This year, we’re going Colorado-based bands to a different route,” Corliss play in Greeley. “Here we are, six years said. The Block Party was later,” Corliss reflected, birthed when Corliss, a “and this is my job.” Churchill, the band one-time aspiring musithat won last cian, y e a r ’ s startHometown e d for the c o l Holidays lege in award, is 2006 headlining a n d the event. r e a l - — Ely Corliss, event Churchill i z e d coordinator for The is becoming h i s Block Party. a notable band Denver band — and has Man, the Moon — did not have been getting regular many venues in which to radio play on Channel 93.3 FM. play.
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Despite Corliss’ love for indie and alternative rock, a myriad of genres will be represented, including the blues and Irish folk music. In all, 12 bands will be playing on two stages. Bands performing include Paul Beveridge & Company, The Epilogues and The Stubby Shillelaghs. UNC Student Radio is financially backing the UNC Student Radio Main Stage near Mellow Yellow, while Sam Wood, the general manager for UNC Student Radio, selected half the performing bands. “It’s an expensive burden to take on a stage,” Wood said. “We have to cover things like sound
and lighting. I expect it to cost a few grand.” Even though most of the bands will be performing without getting paid, the event will cost more than $7,000 to put on. This money comes from local sponsors, and this year, the event will be sponsored by businesses such as DP Dough, Cheba Hut and Patrick’s Irish Pub, among others. The Block Party, which normally caters to 10,000 people, will be a much smaller event this year. “Three thousand (people) is more realistic this year,” Corliss said. “If more than 3,000 people show up, we may not be able to accommodate them.”
Bands Performing at the Block Party *Churchill *The Epilogues *Paul Beveridge & Company *My Body Sings Electric *In the Whale *T-Shirts 4 Tomorrow *Ben Pu & Crew *Heart & Soul Radio *Castaway *Ashida *The Stubby Shillelaghs *Bad Brad & the Fat Cats
The Block Party is on Aug. 31.
University Program Council hosts ice cream social, blockbuster film SARAH KIRBY Arts@uncmirror.com Hundreds of students lounged on the University Center south lawn last Thursday with ice cream and an opportunity to bond with new friends and catch up with old friends. The UNC ice cream social also included a showing of the popular blockbuster “21 Jump Street” staring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. The social was hosted by the UNC University Programming Council as a welcome-back-to-school event.
“This is the students’ first on-campus activity,” said Ria Vigil, the assistant director of Student Activities. “It’s a great way to connect to new students. UPC chose to show ‘21 Jump Street’ because we wanted a movie that had broad appeal and would keep people’s attention.” Shown on a screen about the size of a football goalpost, everyone was able to view the film with ease. The event was accompanied by a crescent moon, which was finely veiled by clouds casting the perfect amount of light and summertime ambiance.
Although the audience heavily consisted of freshmen, students of every major and year were present. “Since this is my last year, I wanted to go to all of the events,” said Melissa Nakamure, a senior graphic design major. “I came for the free ice cream and to meet the new freshmen.” UPC included literature about its fall 2012 programming, while some clubs and organizations used the event to inform and hang out with potential members. Because this was a time to explore a new scene, students such as Tina Brown, a
freshman psychology major, fell in love with it.” Everything from ukulewere truly in a new environles to ment. mohawks “I’m added to m o s t the cluster excited of chit-chat about filling the meetballroom i n g and south n e w lawn. p e o - — Tina Brown, fresh Andrea ple,” man psychology major. Minors, a Brown freshman said. Spanish “This is definitely a new experi- major, was impressed by ence for me with new peo- the turnout. “My dorm floor decidple since I just moved here from North Carolina. I vis- ed to go together,” ited the UNC campus and Minors said. “I didn’t
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think much of it. In fact, I just wanted to see ‘21 Jump Street’ again. It is freaking hilarious. Then, to my surprise, 400 people are here. What do you know? If every UNC event is as well attended as this one, then I might actually start checking out the upcoming acts.” The next UPC event is a comedy club featuring Johnny Cardinale who sings and plays guitar. Admission is free, and the event is at 8 p.m. Friday in the University Center.
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Students get used to new living arrangements AMANDA STOUTENBURGH news@uncmirror.com Move-in day is a very busy and hectic time of year for everyone involved including parents, students, local businesses and the school in general as they get everything ready for the start of classes. Although getting back to school is a time full of excitement and new experiences, students can underestimate the stress that can come along with starting such a new time in their lives. It is a frenzied time for students as they figure out what to bring, what to leave at home and what they still
need to get. Even after they move in, they still need to organize everything once they get to their residence halls, apartments or houses. Many students will end up bringing too much to begin with, as they figure out what they truly need and what they can live without. This time of year can also be a very sad time for parents as some of them are having their children leave home for the first time, sometimes many miles away. On the other hand, many students are ready to take the next step. “No parents; just being on my own,� said Andy Schmidt, a freshman prenursing major, about what
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Daniel Herrera, a freshman music education major, relaxes in his room and reads music on Thursday during a break from marching band practice. he was looking forward to. Schmidt also said he was not excited for one aspect of college: the exams. All college students must face the deci-
sion of whether to study or take the night off with their friends. It continues to be one of the more challenging decisions freshman and all
students will have to make. His parents, Corky and Jamie Schmidt, were also there, helping him move in. Corky Schmidt is a UNC alumnus who graduated in 1984. He said their moving in experience was wonderful as they received help from the University of Northern Colorado Police. He thought it was very exciting that his son decided to go to the college he graduated from. Samantha Heiver, a university aid from the Housing and Residential Education Office, said students really need to make sure they bring an Internet cable to access the Internet while living in the dorms, as the wireless system
can get dragged down with so many students accessing it at once. Other items that are important for students to consider while living on their own are various kitchen supplies such as bowls, plates, silverware and, if they are living in Lawrenson Hall, pots and pans since each room is equipped with a kitchen. Also, any toiletries that students need, they should also bring, unless they are planning on buying it when they get to Greeley. Toilet paper is not provided in any of the dorms, except those with community bathrooms, which are located on central campus.
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Pi Kappa Phi aids shooting, wildfire victims CONOR MCCABE news@uncmirror.com
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Kevin Schoewe, a junior majoring in finance and marketing with a minor in Spanish, cycles on a stationary bike outside of the UC to help raise awareness.
Colorado has seen its fair share of heartache and heartbreak this summer in the form of senseless disasters that affected the lives of many. Many were forced to evacuate from their homes, vigorously racing against the clock to escape the raging fire and smoke. Then, returning home with uncertainty if anything remains at all. Soon after, an exciting premiere to a highly-anticipated Batman movie turned to fear as many lost their lives by the hands of a lone gunman.
Needless to say, Colorado has seen its fair share of disaster this summer, but thanks to the members of UNC’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter, there is hope at the end of the summer. “We decided to do a fundraiser for the victims of the wildfire and shootings in Colorado,” said Charlie Charbonneau, a senior sports and exercise science major and Pi Kappa Phi President. “We are splitting the money raised 50/50 between the American Red Cross for the wildfire victims and Hope Rises for the shooting victims.” Since Thursday, Aug.
23, members of Pi Kappa Phi have been riding stationary bikes around the clock in front of the University Center finishing at 5 p.m. Sunday. “(We’re trying to) raise as much money as possible for what we consider to be two great causes,” said Brock McLaughlin, a soph-
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We decided to do a fundraiser for the victims of the wildlife and shootings in Colorado. — Charlie Charbonneau, Pi Kappa Phi President.
omore elementary education major. “We have a signup sheet for as many hour long shifts as guys want.” This is not an out of the ordinary sight to see members of Pi Kappa Phi riding stationary bikes outside of the University Center; they have incorporated this unique fundraising tactic for their fundraisers before. “I think it’s awesome were raising awareness; a lot of people were affected by both of these disasters,” said Andrew Heintzelman, a sophomore communications major. “We can bring our event down here to show our support for the state of Colorado.”
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Freshmen, returning students get ‘Taste of UNC’ CONOR MCCABE news@uncmirror.com With an opening weekend full of annual events ranging from the ice cream social to Convocation, it would not be complete without giving students a preview of what their meal plans will be provided during the upcoming semester. Bear Welcome’s Taste of UNC and Bear Fest took place Saturday on Turner Green and offered students a great chance to get to know their fellow classmates while enjoying some of University of Northern Colorado Dining Services’ best eats.
“I think it’s a great turnout,” said Tunde Lakanu, a sophomore sociology major. “I see a lot of freshman who are excited to be here.” Students who attended could be admitted by swiping their student ID to use their meal plan or they could purchase a ticket for $5 at the event. The event encompassed a ‘green’-friendly atmosphere, most notably seen by the minimal amounts of plates and variety of finger food being passed out. This valued tradition at UNC provided students with a number of carnival-style games as well as
spin-art, a fortune teller and photo booths. Students who participated in various games offered on the lawn between Turner Hall, New North and South Halls, Lawrenson Hall, and Holmes Dining Hall could collect tickets and redeem them for UNC merchandise. “It’s better than the first two years I was here; there is a lot of people,” said Tamir Campbell, a junior sport and exercise science major. The Bear Fest was much more than just a chance for students to eat a meal with the University community, but it also had inflatable
games, live music for students to dance to and the UNC cheerleaders on hand to interact with students. The event was hosted in coordination with the University Program Council, which is an organization at UNC consisting of six student coordinators and is funded from student fees. Many other of their events include Family and Friends Weekend, Comedy Club, Homecoming, Open Mic Mondays and Bear Welcome. UPC is always looking for student volunteers and is located on the second floor of the University Center in Room 2052.
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Campus clubs show how ‘bazaar’ UNC can be CONOR MCCABE news@uncmirror.com The Student Activities Office continued its tradition of welcoming student back to UNC with Sunday’s Fall Bazaar. The Bishop-Lehr Field was filled with tents shielding the countless clubs handing out everything from informational flyers to candy and T-shirts to plastic cups. “Its like the Olympics for clubs, with an explosion of joy,” said Eric Bloom, a senior communication major. The Bazaar is just another event part of Bear Welcome, which began Thursday with the ice
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Maria Vasquez, a junior Spanish major, and Rudy Vargas, a senior Spanish major, fill cups of lemonade and fruit punch for their booth at the Fall Bazaar. cream social and the movie on the hill outside the University Center, which was followed Friday by University
President Kay Norton ushering in the 2012-13 academic year at Convocation. Any club at the University
of Northern Colorado was welcome to reserve a table and pass out informational flyers, candy and miscellaneous items to attract students to their booths. Students were even treated to lattes and iced coffee from local coffee shop Zoe’s Café. “In the crazy amounts of people, I definitely got lost a few times and signed up for more things than I should,” said Ricki Letjens, a senior elementary education major. “It was a fun time and my favorite was the Zoe’s Café table.” The Bazaar lasted around three hours and offered students a chance to interact with their Student Senate represen-
tatives, who were conveniently dressed in a blue Senate shirt. Senate members have been interacting with freshmen and older students alike throughout the Bear Welcome events. “I liked the variety they had this year, between the lemonade and the lattes, I liked the different organizations that came with it,” said Ashley Larson, a junior nursing major. Religious groups were also in attendance for students looking to join a more spiritual organization including Navigators and Bear Catholic. The cultural centers across campus were also in attendance providing stu-
Former Mirror editor passes away at 61 years old STAFF REPORT editor@uncmirror.com
The Mirror was saddened to learn this summer of the passing of Ed Quillen, a former editor-in-chief of The Mirror. Quillen, 61, passed away Sunday, June 3 at his Salida home. Quilllen was the editor of The Mirror newspaper in 1970-71. A longtime contributor to The Denver Post’s editorial section, Quillen wrote mostly about life in Colorado. “Ed was a brilliant writer, and a pro to work with,” said Cohen Peart, the letters editor at The Post who worked with Quillen for 12 years. “What really stands out is his unique voice and tone.
Reading his columns is like talking to him. “The few times I had the privilege of spending time with him, he was rather softspoken and reserved, and maybe a bit gruff,” Peart said. “My favorite thing about Ed was his love of his family. If you read some of his old columns, that really stands out. He lived for writing and family. I miss him quite a bit — he was a good man and the quintessential Coloradan. Colorful Colorado lost some of its color when Ed Quillen died.” The Mirror has chosen the column at right to be republished in Quillen’s honor. The column, simply titled “editorial…” ran in The Mirror April 24, 1970, shortly after he took over as editor.
In June of 1861, Wilbur F. Storey, owner of the Chicago Times, said “It is a newspaperman’s duty to print the news, and raise hell.” I intend to do my duty. Now that I’ve said what everyone expects me to say, let me go on and make a few explanations about what the Mirror will be doing under my editorship next year. For one thing, we will be going to eight pages on Mondays. Now, as we all know, there isn’t a whole lot happening here on weekends. So the Monday paper will be mostly feature material — interviews with persons in the news,
reviews of bands, albums, books, etc., and two whole pages of sports. Also, it will contain a weekly calendar, replete with placement news, ATE deadlines, announcements of speakers and activities, and all of the other sundry material that students seem to expect from the Mirror. Other than that, things aren’t going to change a whole lot. I hope to do more muckraking, and to up the quality of the news writing. I want people to know if their elected officers, faculty, and administration are doing some good things. If they aren’t, we will
find out about it and make sure that everyone else does. It all boils down to a question of what the paper’s role on the campus should be. Some people think that it should be a public relations organ, telling everyone of the joys of going to a teacher trade school. I disagree. Some think that it should be no more than a bulletin board and collection of social notes. I disagree. Some think it should tell people what is going on and what should be going on. I agree. In other words, print the news and raise hell. Ed Quillen New(s) editor
dents with informational flyers about first meetings and early events. “I feel the overall performance of the Fall Bazaar captivated the freshmen for brighter opportunities at the University of Northern
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UNC comes from behind, ties Colorado College MICHAEL NOWELS sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC soccer team climbed out of a two-goal disadvantage to record a 2-2 tie against Colorado College (1-0-2) Friday at Jackson Stadium. Two second-half goals notched within four minutes of each other, and a clutch sprawling save, were enough to get the University of Northern Colorado (0-21) away from its third loss of the young season. Junior forward Brittany Dunn — who scored the first goal to cut the Tigers’ lead in half — said the
Bears should be able to glean some confidence from the draw. “I think we’ve been kind of down with the two losses before, so I think it was good that we came back and showed that we can score and we can play with this team,” Dunn said. UNC trailed 1-0 at halftime after a goal by the Tigers’ sophomore forward Jessie Ayers in the 38th minute, and the deficit doubled seven minutes into the second half, as senior forward Brittney Lyman used her head to put the ball in the net. Thirteen minutes later, though, Dunn cut off a
Tigers’ pass and motored down the right side, depositing the ball over Colorado College freshman keeper Kate Scheele into the lower left corner from 25 yards out. The goal brought the Bears within striking distance, and in the 69th minute freshman midfielder Rebecca Lancia found the head of sophomore forward Madison Yoswa on a cross and Yoswa redirected the ball past Scheele. Head coach Tim Barrera said he knew early in the game that Dunn — who recorded five of UNC’s seven shots on goal — had ample energy.
“We could tell that Brit was feeling good and was very active out there,” Barrera said. “When she’s active, she can be very good because she’s physical and she’s fast. She has a way of finding the goal.” In the 88th minute, a Colorado College broken play left the ball in an open space just outside the 18yard box. Ayers took a running start and fired a rocket to the left side of the net. With the game on the line, Bears senior goalkeeper Natalie D’Adamio made a diving save to keep the game tied. “It was almost like one of those out-of-body experi-
ences,” D’Adamio said. “I knew I was going to make the save. It’s hard to describe, but I was confident in myself. I had to make that big save.” The Bears are no strangers to overtime games, having gone past 90 minutes eight times last season, but those high-pressure situations saw four-year starter Kirstin Salminen in the goal. In D’Adamio’s first high-stakes opportunity as the starter, she rose to the occasion. The Bears travel to take on the defending WAC champion, Utah State (3-0-1), at 4 p.m. Friday in Logan, Utah.
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UNC Senior midfielder JJ Wykstra, right, goes against a Tigers player Friday.
Volleyball takes invitational, sweeps final two matches STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
The defending UNC volleyball Big Sky Champions already have the Belmont Invitational title under its belt to start this season, winning all three matches over the weekend. The University of Northern Colorado (3-0) lost only one game during the invitational, which came during Friday’s
match against the Big 12’s TCU (25-21, 25-23, 18-25, 25-20). The Bears concluded the tournament with sweeps against Belmont (25-19, 25-19, 25-18) and Alabama A&M (22-21, 2512, 25-10). During Friday’s match, the Bears won in four sets, and senior outside hitter Kelley Arnold achieved her 26th career double-double with 15 kills and 19 digs. Arnold also had 13 kills during the match against Alabama A&M (0-3), allow-
ing for the final sweep of the weekend. Arnold was held out against Belmont (1-2) because she didn’t feel well. Arnold, sophomore outside hitter Tambre Haddock and senior setter Marissa Hughes were named to the alltournament team. Along with the all-tournament team bid, Hughes was also crowned the Belmont Invitational’s Most Valuable Player. Hughes had 102 assists in the three games, with a 42-assist performance
against TCU (2-1). Haddock had a doubledouble against TCU and Belmont, with 13 kills and 12 digs and 11 kills with 17 digs, respectively. The Bears also performed well at the service line. Hughes had the most aces for the Bears, with six, contributing to the team’s 20 aces over the weekend. The invitational was a chance for UNC head coach Lyndsey Oates to see her freshmen in action against other opponents.
Throughout the weekend, four of the five freshmen on the squad were able to have court time. Freshman outside hitter Kendra Cunningham started in all three matches, and tallied eight digs against Alabama A&M. Cunningham also had two service aces in the invitational opener against TCU. Freshman setter Allie Hutcheson had a kill in the matches against the Horned Frogs and Belmont. Freshman defensive special-
ist Meagan Garcia had a kill, a service ace and seven digs against Belmont. Freshman outside hitter Katie Champion was brought in against Belmont and Alabama A&M and had a kill against the latter. The Bears return home to host the Hampton Inn & Suites Northern Colorado Classic over the next two weekends. UNC will first take the court at 7 p.m. Friday at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion against Oklahoma.
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Bears will take offseason prep into first game of season PARKER COTTON editor@uncmirror.com
After an offseason to ponder what went wrong in last season’s 0-11 mishap, the road doesn’t get much easier for the UNC football team, which faces the University of Utah in its season-opener Thursday in Salt Lake City. The game will be the University of Northern Colorado’s first against a Pac-12 opponent since 1941, whish was against Arizona State. The Bears are 0-2 alltime against the Utes. “It’s made us work a lot harder in this offseason and over the summer and over this camp knowing
we have such a big opponent coming up against us and being (a Football Bowl Subdivision program),” said sophomore linebacker Leilon Willingham. “It’s definitely had a lot of us locked in way more than some of the team was last year.” Willingham is new to the Bears this season after transferring from the University of Central Florida, where he was the only true freshman to start the season-opener for a Knights team that went 5-7 while playing in Conference USA. Having played at the FBS level, Willingham said he knows what UNC is in for against Utah.
“I’m expecting to see a fast tempo, guys coming ready to play,” he said. “I know they got (a huge) stadium, and they’re used to playing against higherclass teams than us, and they know how to play in front of that crowd so I’m looking for a high-intensity, high energy game.” Northern Colorado head coach Earnest Collins Jr. said he loves seeing how his players prepare for a game against a bigger opponent, but he’s simply hoping for a clean bill of health after the game. “The thing for me is coming out of it healthy because of our depth ver-
sus their depth, whereas I may have one or two great players at a position, they got four, five or six,” Collins said. “So if we come out of there healthy — awesome. If we come out of there with a win and healthy — awesome.” The game will be televised by the Pac-12 Network at 5:15 p.m. Thursday. The game also marks the third time in school history the team has played on a Thursday. Last season’s struggles and this season’s concerns about depth notwithstanding, senior wide receiver and kick return specialist Dominic Gunn said the entire team
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UNC senior quarterback throws a pass during fall practice. Baca and the Bears play in their first game of the season Thursday at the University of Utah. is confident heading into the season. “We’ve been waiting for this the whole offseason,” Gunn said about the start of the season. “We’re definitely ready to get
some wins and turn this thing around. It’s been too long here that there haven’t been any wins or a winning season. So, we’re definitely excited to change that.”
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UNC professor covers third Olympics Preseason awards recognizes Bears PARKER COTTON editor@uncmirror.com
A visit to the Olympics would be a memorable experience for most anybody. Three visits would require somebody to have a much larger photo album than one’s own memory. Luckily for Gary Swanson, that’s not a problem. Swanson, a professor in journalism and mass communications and the Mildred Hanson Journalist in Residence at UNC, made the trek to his third Olympiad this summer. He worked with China Central Television, an international all-English channel, as an on-air commentator for three CCTV programs for the London Games. “I was their foreign expert,” Swanson said. “They wanted my ‘western’ view. I was the one that really represented Britain as well as America, in terms of the press, and they wanted my opinions. “It was not sports, per se, it was more of the news side,” Swanson said. “It was a news program as to what was happening in London related to breaking news. Whatever the
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The Olympic rings hang from the London Bridge over the River Thames. The London Games were Gary Swanson’s third experience at the Olympics.
events were of the day that the Beijing games. Swanson, due to the had relevance to what was nature of his responsibilities being covered in China.” with CCTV, was Swanson’s prenot as close to the vious two Olympic athletes as he had experiences came been his previous at the 1992 Games two times. in Barcelona, Despite his Spain as a photoglimited access to rapher and field the athletes and producer for NBC, venues, Swanson and again at the Gary Swanson still managed to 2008 Games in experience Beijing with CCTV. As a Fullbright Scholar, an London as the Olympics — opportunity that allowed him and particularly American to teach at Communication swimmer Michael Phelps — University of China and captivated the city. “When he did not come in Tsinghua University from 2005 to January of 2007, first, did not come in second, Swanson made the contacts did not come in third in his that first enabled him to work first event, that was the news,” Swanson said of the 400-meter Individual Medley. “‘What happened to Super Man?’” Swanson said he has no plans of working the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the same extent that he has, but he has not ruled out the possibility of working there in a different fashion. “I have some interest from PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY SWANSON my colleagues in the commuUNC professor Gary Swanson’s photo of Big Ben in nication and journalism London. Swanson worked for Chinese Central Television departments and we’ve during the Olympics as an on-air commentator.
already had some meetings about doing research and a research paper in Brazil,” Swanson said. “It’s research on the Olympics and how different countries deal with change. For example the tearing down of housing and relocating people to build these events and different venues, that’s a big issue.” For all that London got wrong — the badminton scandal that involved four doubles teams getting disqualified for intentionally throwing games, the lack of filled seats and horrendous traffic in and out of the Olympic areas will likely be remembered as mishaps — Swanson said he was pleased with how London represented itself on the world’s grandest athletic stage, and that conversation begins and ends with the Opening Ceremony. “It was a tremendous Olympics, though,” Swanson said. “The Opening Ceremonies, I was incredibly surprised. I thought nothing could rival the Chinese Opening Ceremony. But I was impressed with what the Opening Ceremonies turned out to be in London.” As an internationally acclaimed and highly-recognized photojournalist, Swanson, of course, had to snap a few photos. “I couldn’t get into the Olympic venues because I didn’t have credentials for those,” Swanson said. “So, unlike Beijing I don’t have those kinds of shots, but I did get some great shots of Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus.” Because no trip to London can be complete without a picture of Big Ben.
STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com The UNC football season begins Thursday at Utah, but five players were already recognized during the preseason. The University of Northern Colorado had junior linebacker Clarence Bumpas, senior safety Marcel Gibbons, junior wide receiver Jace Davis, senior wide receiver Dominic Gunn and sophomore defensive end Devontae Chapple named to preseason allAmerican teams and received preseason awards. Gunn was named to Phil Steele’s Big Sky AllConference First Team while
Bumpas, Gibbons and Chapple were named to the second team. Bumpas and Gunn were also recognized by Beyond Sports. Bumpas was named to the AllAmerican Third Team while Gunn received honorable mention. Jace Davis was put in the College Football Performance Awards Wide Receiver Award Watch List, despite missing last season. Bumpas and Gunn were also given watch nods, with Gunn being recognized on the CFPA Wide Receiver Watch List and Bumpas was added to the Sports Network Buck Buchanan Award Watch List and CFPA Linebacker Award Watch List.
UNC football preseason recognition Clarence Bumpas — Sports Network AllAmerican Second Team — Sports Network Buck Buchanan Award Watch List — College Sports Journal All-American Second Team — Phil Steele’s AllAmerican Second Team — Beyond Sports AllAmerican Third Team — Big Sky AllConference Linebacker — Phil Steele’s Big Sky All-Conference First Team — CFPA Linebacker Award Watch List Dominic Gunn — Beyond Sports All-
American honorable mention — Big Sky Conference All-Conference Returner — Phil Steele’s Big Sky All-Conference First Team —CFPA Wide Receiver Watch List Jace Davis — CFPA Wide Receiver Award Watch List Devontae Chapple — Phil Steele’s Big Sky All-Conference Second Team Marcel Gibbons — Phil Steele’s Big Sky AllConference Second Team
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Changes to staff, conference for UNC softball team STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC softball team welcomed a familiar face to its coaching staff before a season with conference changes and a chance for open tryouts. Former catcher Erin Wilkinson is returning to the University of Northern Colorado as the graduate manager, taking the position in which former pitcher Jamie Juelfs held last season. Aryn Henneke has been the volunteer assistant coach since August of 2010, but is leaving the Bears to take the job of full-time mom as she prepares for her third child. Juelfs is being promoted to fill Henneke’s spot. Wilkinson and Juelfs will bring combined experiences to the program. Juelfs was a pitcher for the Bears from 2008-11, while Wilkinson was with the team from 2009-12. Juelfs pitched more than 330 innings for the Bears, and finished her senior season 6-13. Wilkinson started in every game she appeared in during her four years for 203 starts. This season, the Bears
will no longer be a part of the The University of Montana Pacific Coast Softball has plans to add the sport. Conference as In its first season the Big Sky of sponsoring softConference is ball, the Big Sky has adding its first scheduled each year of softball. team to play a sinAlso leaving gle round-robin the PCSC are format in the reguPortland State, lar season, in which Idaho State, the schools are to S a c r a m e n t o Erin Wilkinson play each other State and Weber was named UNC’s three times with a State. Southern new graduate mandoubleheader on Utah and North ager for the UNC Fridays, followed Dakota will also softball team. by a single game on join Big Sky softSaturdays. The first ball in the inaugural season. Big Sky softball champi-
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