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News Dancing all night under blacklights The UC transformed into a club Friday when UPC hosted its semsterly Club UNC. PAGE 4

Sports Soccer ties, loses over weekend

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UNC soccer team drops to 0-3-1 with a pair of tough weekend games at home.

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NASA’s innovation inspired many to advance technology America saw the end of a 30year era when the space shuttle Atlantis landed July 21 at Kennedy Space Center following the shuttle’s final mission to the International Space Station, the 135th mission of the space shuttle program.

While it has just been more than a month since the program ended, we will soon see its effect; and it’s highly unlikely that it will be positive.

The Apollo missions helped America win the Space Race in the 1960s, and since then we have been a leader in space exploration, until now.

The end of NASA’s shuttle pro-

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to use in American industry, improving quality of life and creating jobs.

Despite the end of the shuttle program, NASA is still alive and doing invaluable research, like preparing the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, which will spend nine months studying the moon, or the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, which is supposed to eventually lead to humans being able to land on Mars.

These technologies and others are important for the future of our country, but so is maintaining a presence in space, something America will lose, even if it is just temporarily.

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hinder the education of future generations.

While it will affect the future of our country and space program, it will also have more immediate effects, such as unemployment and a decrease in technological developments.

Budget cuts and layoffs are inevitable sometimes, especially when the government is in trillions of dollars of debt, but couldn’t cuts have been made to organizations that have not been as historically significant and essential to our future as NASA? Also, according to NASA’s website, more than 1,600 different NASA technologies have been put

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gram does not mark the end of humans traveling into space, but it does mark the end of Americans traveling into space on our own.

When Americans have to rely on other countries to help us get into space just to remain relevant in extraterrestrial exploration, we lose some of our competitive edge with other nations.

The ISS obviously requires countries to work together for it to be a success, but even America’s allies are still considered competition. American youth are already behind many other developed countries in areas like mathematics and science, and the loss of the shuttle program may only further

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nomic time—combined with minority bullying during the debt talks this summer highlighted the inherent inefficiency and the willingness of the majority to take advantage of the minority.

The debt crisis is not a product of current economic conditions; it is wholly the fault of ineffectual leadership in Congress and especially in the White House.

From a broad perspective, I can’t see how hard it is to follow

this simple principle: don’t spend more money than you have. But the government, in its virtually limitless, coercive capability to pass laws taxing Americans, can’t see the principle.

In the free market, businesses can only draw in revenue by providing a service or appealing to investors through a favorable profit-loss margin analysis. This model demands efficiency, but the government has no reason—no inclination—to become efficient.

Attempts to treat government like private industry fail due to the fact that there is never any real capital risk involved.

One would think government officials would at least make some attempt to save money, though, but this is where the hypocrisy comes in. President Obama’s December vacation to Hawaii has been esti-

mated (conservatively) to have cost tax payers nearly $1.5 million as reported by the Hawaii Reporter.

All this while Obama says we need a “shared sacrifice” approach to our economic issues.

What Obama means by “shared” is really an assault on wealthy Americans, a minority group. Congressmen make $175,000 and receive retirement benefits for serving just five years.

Private-industry wealthy Americans are hardly the ones who need to front the lavish government bill.

Why should wealthy Americans be forced to contribute 80-90 percent more than other Americans simply because they have been successful? Are these not the people holding up the economy through their investments and business practices?

This treatment of wealthy

Americans is antithetical to the American dream of being able to make something of one’s self, it is similar to forcing professional athletes into industries of manual labor simply because they tend to be genetically bigger, stronger, faster, and more coordinated than their counterparts and it is essentially oppression of a minority group that happens to be affluent.

It would be good for a man to give half his sandwich to a hungry man, but I cannot say it would be good for Obama to forcefully take three-quarters of a man’s sandwich, eat half and then give out the remaining food as a faceless, government handout. Both generosity and gratitude are killed in that scenario.

— Josh Divine is a senior mathematics major and a weekly columnist for The Mirror.

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Correction In the Friday, Aug. 26 edition of The Mirror, the name of a dietetics professor is misspelled. The proper spelling is Alena Clark. It is The Mirror’s policy to correct all errors. To report an error, email Benjamin Welch at editor@uncmirror.com.

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White-out conditions at Club TAYLOR HENSEL arts@uncmirror.com When students want to get out and enjoy themselves after a week of classes, it can often be hard to find a place that is safe, fun and affordable, which is why the University Program Council hosted Club UNC Friday.

“We want to give students a safe environment to have fun and enjoy,” said Nicole Larson, the UPC traditional events coordinator and Club UNC’s primary organizer. “We’re expecting to have 1,500 people attend.

This is the second year, and we are trying to make it annual. There will be one in the summer and one in the winter.”

Almost all of the University of Northern Colorado students at Club UNC were dressed in white to promote the dance’s “White-Out Black-Light” theme.

The blacklights featured at Club UNC in conjunction with this year’s theme made the University Center look more like a downtown Denver club than a building in the center of UNC’s campus.

Unlike high school dances, which feature a great many people standing awkwardly against the opposite wall, there were no stick-in-the-muds to be seen at Club UNC. Students spent most of the night dancing and doing their best to show off their moves

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Students at the semesterly Club UNC show off their dance moves Friday night in the University Center Ballrooms. Club UNC gave students a place to socialize after the Block Party. as the DJ played a variety of hip-hop and R&B songs.

Amanda Cooley, a freshman, attended Club UNC for the first time this year.

“It’s really fun,” Cooley said. “It’s a great way to get people together and meet.”

Larson said UPC’s main goal for Club UNC is to provide a place for students to have fun.

“We just hope that people have a great time like they did last year,” Larson said.

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Alex Terry, left, a senior biology major, and Chelsi Price, a senior elementary education major, go down an inflatable waterslide during the Water Wars charity event Saturday.

Though Greek Life may be perceived as its own community, UNC students often see members giving back to the community through fundraisers and student events.

The University of Northern Colorado’s Order of Omega started the school year with Bears Give Back: Water Wars Saturday to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For five dollars admission, students could go down a slip-and-slide, throw water balloons, ride an inflatable water slide and play other aquatic

games. Hamburgers and hotdogs were also provided after playing in the water.

Order of Omega, the Greek academic group for juniors and seniors with GPAs of 3.0 or higher, hosts a Bears Give Back event every year with the support of other organizations. This year’s cosponsors included the Interfraternity Council, the Student Alumni Association and the Student Athletics Department.

Tatum Boehnke, a member of the UNC swimming and diving team, said the Athletic Department was happy to help Order of Omega See Water, Page 7

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Streets blocked off for bash First week of classes capped by annual party CARRISSA OLSZEWSKI news@uncmirror.com Several styles of music were heard booming from speakers along 16th Street as 55 bands showcased their talent during Greeley’s fifth annual Block Party on Friday.

The Block Party shut down 16th Street between 8th and 10th Avenues and allowed local musicians, artists and businesses a chance to show UNC students what northern Colorado has to offer them.

“It is a time when the community comes together and is given a chance to see

local businesses,” said Matt Lumfkin, a representative of Skullcandy, a headphone company that sponsored one of the stages. “This gives a chance for local retailers to get business when they would normally not get any.”

The Block Party was originally started to act as a welcome back event for University of Northern Colorado students. In the past, between 5,000 and 7,000 people, mostly who were students, attended.

“The Block Party started because Greeley needed a creative, cultural outlet for young people between the

ages of 16 and 25,” said Eric Long, the Block Party organizer. “A means of expression to a receptive audience helps build artistic honesty and creative confidence. As youth with these types of experiences mature, we all benefit from the goodness and energy of a validated and confident adult.”

The event has historically been funded solely by the businesses surrounding 16th Street. However, because of the growth of the event, other businesses have also gotten involved.

This year, Kohl’s provided funding and volunteers

for the Block Party as a way to support events designed to benefit the youth of the community.

This year’s headlining act was Air Dubai, a hip-hop and punk band from Denver.

Other musical artists featured were In the Whale, a duo from Denver, Gramatik, a DJ from New York, Bop Skizzum, a band from Denver, and several students’ bands.

After the Block Party formally ended, several afterparties were hosted at bars and clubs in downtown Greeley.

While the idea of combining music, students and, occasionally, alcohol can sometimes cause events like the Block Party and the various afterparties being labeled dangerous, the event has always been safe. However, police were present at the Block Party in case anything got out of hand.

“We have never really had any major problems at the Block Party,” said Andy Wronkoski, a police officer at the event.

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Joe Lee Parker performs with his acoustic guitar at Margie’s Java Joint during the fifth annual Block Party Friday. The Block Party featured sets by 55 bands, including many local performers, artwork from local artists and more.

In the Friday, Aug. 26 edition of The Mirror, we incorrectly stated the Women’s Resource Center is hosting a Take Back the Night rally on Tuesday. They are hosting a planning comittee at 11 a.m. It is The Mirror’s policy to correct all errors. To report an error, email Benjamin Welch at editor@uncmirror.com.

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Redshirt sophomore named starting quarterback BEN WARWICK sports@uncmirror.com

The UNC quarterback competition is finally over after quarterbacks coach Jon Boyer announced Friday that redshirt sophomore Seth Lobato would be the starter when the team starts its season Saturday against Lindenwood.

Lobato had been competing primarily against junior Matt Baca and senior Dylan Orms, last year’s starter, for the position.

Lobato’s immediate reaction was one of joy.

“I’m confident with my abilities,” Lobato said. “You just have to go out every day and work hard, and I know the other three quarterbacks went out every day with an edge as well. Like Dylan said, any one of us could have won it. I’m just glad they have my back and they’re going to be there for support.”

After the change in coaching staff, Lobato

said motivation level run game that coach Armour coming into camp was wants to bring into this offense. Dylan is an extremely higher than ever.

“Just coming in with a talented athlete, and he can new staff and everything, no run just as well, but it’s a different kind of runone wants to sit on ning.” the bench,” he Orms, who said. “I got into the threw for 2,055 playbook and yards and 15 learned my touchdowns in 10 schemes and games a season everything, and it ago, said the deciall worked out.” sion was a disapBoyer, who Seth Lobato pointing one, but was primarily was named the one he must responsible for the starting quarteraccept. decision, said back for the UNC “Being the Lobato was the football team. returning guy, I best choice for the team going into the upcom- was hoping to have another ing season because of the shot at it,” he said. “I respect intangibles he brought to the the decision. Everyone’s a great competitor, and you table.

“He’s a big 6’5” quarter- want to have that spot, but back with great delivery, rock- Seth’s a great quarterback.”

Despite his disappointet arm,” Boyer said. “His release is extremely fast. His ment, Orms said he was conability to get off of one read fident Lobato would have and come to the next is right success.

“I’m proud of him,” Orms where we want it to be, and he’s a big, strong, powerful said. “I think he’ll do a great runner, and he plays into the job. Matt and I will be there to

support him, and you should expect some great things to come.”

Lobato, who played in four games last year and threw for 120 yards, said getting some game experience last season helped him in practice this fall, and will only benefit him this season.

“Game experience definitely helps anybody,” Lobato said. “Just on that aspect, I think that’s kind of what helped me.”

Head coach Earnest Collins Jr. said he was confident in Lobato’s abilities to lead the team to success.

“Seth Lobato gave us the best chance, we felt at this point in time, to win games and do what we want to do in our system,” Collins said. “He came out on top because of his delivery, getting the ball down the field, getting the ball out quick, and that’s what we have to do.”

Collins also said the race was close until the end.

“Like I’ve been saying all

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UNC sophomore quarterback Seth Lobato throws a pass in practice last week. Lobato had 120 passing yards and one touchdown last season. along, the problem that we have — it’s a good problem — is we have a starter and both backups that are capable of being starters,” Collins said.

“As head man, you try to never go into a game with two guys still competing for a

starting spot. It’s not like there was a great margin separating those three guys, because it wasn’t, and so that was a really hard decision for us to make as to who was going to be the quarterback, but you have to choose one.”

Volleyball take one of three in Northern Colorado Classic DAVID WILSON sports@uncmirror.com

Three matches, two five-game battles and just one win for the UNC volleyball team sums up a disappointVolleyball i n g start to the 2011 season.

The University of Northern Colorado (1-2) took

its first match of the Hampton Inn & Suites Northern Colorado Classic against the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in straight sets, but lost grueling five-game matches to both the University of California at Davis and the University of Colorado on back-to-back nights.

UNC swept its three matches in last season’s Northern Colorado Classic to win the tournament outright, but was its own worst enemy over the weekend in its role as defending champions.

The Bears committed 14 service errors against UC-Davis Saturday, compared to just two errors by the Aggies.

UNC won games two and three, and had chances to end the match in game four, but was unable to capitalize after tying the game at 20. UCDavis took game four, 25-21, and held off the Bears 16-14 in game five to wrap up the tournament championship.

“They are a very good team and we respect them a lot,” Bears junior outside hit-

ter Kelley Arnold said. “They went on a lot of runs and we kind of got into ruts where we couldn’t stop them.”

Arnold and senior defensive specialist Amanda Arterburn were the two Bears named to the all-tournament team following the match against UC-Davis.

On Sunday, the Bears traveled to Boulder to take on CU in the final match of the tournament. UNC won games one and four, but were again forced to play a deciding game five for the

second straight night, and was blasted 15-6.

The Bears managed only a .185 hitting percentage against the Buffaloes.

“We’re going to be in this situation again this season, so we need to learn now over these five-game matches,” Bears’ head coach Lyndsey Benson said.

Despite the disappointing weekend, there were bright spots for the team, maybe none bigger than the emergence of freshman outside hitter Andrea Spaustat.

Spaustat had just one kill in three attempts Friday night against UNLV, but finished with 14 kills against UC-Davis and 7 kills against CU Sunday.

“I was really nervous, but after you get the first couple swings out of your system, you start playing just like you’ve played your whole life,” Spaustat said after the UC-Davis match.

UNC will have its chance to forget about the rough weekend against Air Force at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Colorado Springs.

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The UNC soccer team continued its early-season struggles over the weekend, suffering a tie and a loss to run its record to 0-3-1.

On Friday, University of Northern Colorado and Jacksonville played to a 00 tie. Then, on Sunday, the Bears fell 2-1 to Utah State, both games at Jackson Stadium.

Friday’s match went into 20 minutes of overtime, and the Bears had two scoring opportunities during the extended time, but the nets remained empty.

UNC junior midfielder JJ Wykstra said it was tough to come back less than 48 hours after an overtime match.

“We’ve been trying to push forward, but it’s hard coming off overtime when we know they didn’t have overtime,” Wykstra said. UNC did not get off

on the right foot Sunday, surrendering a goal to Aggies senior forward Shantel Flanary less than five minutes after kickoff.

The Bears had a difficult time regaining control of the momentum during the game’s first minutes.

UNC senior goalkeeper Kirstin Salminen said the early breakdown in the game was due to a lack of communication.

“We just had to talk more, mostly,” Salminen said. “Just communicate with each other and be more positive and pick each other up.”

The Bears’ defense bounced back and shut out the Aggies the rest of the first half. In the 67th minute, Flanary struck again from the right side of the goal, depositing the ball into the top left corner over Salminen’s outstretched arms. Flanary led Utah State with six shots and four shots on goal.

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UNC junior forward Danielle Birdsall kicks the ball in Friday’s tie against Jacksonville. Birdsall had two shots and one shot on goal in the scoreless draw.

Bears cut the lead in half on a mop-up goal by Wykstra after an assist from freshman midfielder Madison Yoswa. Head coach Tim Barrera said inserting Yoswa into the game was a risk that worked out for his club.

“We put her in and told her to stay high, and then she was the one who helped create the goal,” Barrera said.

The assist gave Yoswa her first collegiate career point. Wykstra said she felt good about the teamwork leading to Yoswa’s milestone.

“I was just glad we

were able to finish that effort from the whole team and put it in the back of the net,” Wykstra said.

Barrera said he knew the first four games of the campaign would be tough tests for UNC. “Denver was undefeated in the Sun Belt last year, CU is a Pac-12 team, Jacksonville played in their conference final and Utah State played in their conference final,” he said.

The Bears will look for their first win of the season against Air Force at 5 p.m. Friday in Colorado Springs.

because they want to be more involved in campus affairs.

Chelsi Price, Order of Omega president, said she wanted to open up the event so other organizations could help this year, as last year’s event was small and attracted mostly Greek Life members and their friends.

Price said she hoped involving non-Greek organizations would make the event seem less exclusive and attract a larger variety of students.

“I wanted to make it a big deal this year,” Price said.

Price began planning Water Wars last spring and advertised it over the summer on Facebook and on campus.

Though the advertising was geared mostly toward freshmen and new students, the event was open to everyone.

Lane McLaughlin, IFC president, said this is the first year the IFC is student fee funded.

“We wanted to show our support,” McLaughlin said.

“With student fee funding we can get more involved on campus. We always support each other’s events, but the fact that we could contribute monetarily this year got us involved in Water Wars.”

Order of Omega raised $200 through Water Wars this year and, for the second year in a row, all of the proceeds went to St. Jude’s.

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We wanted to show our support. With student fee funding we can get more involved on campus. We always support each other’s events, but the fact that we could contribute monetarily this year got us involved with Water Wars.

— Lane McLaughlin, IFC president