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Campus puts spin on traditional prom Resource office hosts evening of enjoyment without harassment the event. “It’s the prom where we could bring someone of the same sex and not be judged.� The prom was also open to high About 350 students dressed as school students, and many said one of the Seven Sins in accordance with the theme of Queer Prom they chose this prom over their Friday in the University Center own high school prom. Megan Farrell, a Greeley Ballrooms hostWest High ed by the Gay, School student, L e s b i a n , said she liked Bisexual, the Queer Prom Transgender and a lot better than Allies Resource her own high Center. school’s prom. Queer Prom “You can’t is an annual have fun if you dance created feel like you’re for students in — Megan Farrell, a Greeley being judged, the GLBT com- West High School student and here it’s like munity to have their own prom without having to nobody is judging anybody, so you worry about being judged on their can have a lot of fun,� Farrell said. Students said they took this differences. The prom was open to any students who wanted to attend. prom as an opportunity to be “It’s the prom that we never had themselves and not worry about in the GLBTA community,� said Kyle what other people think of them. “You can be completely who you Kastner, one of the coordinators of JACQULINE LOMAX news@uncmirror.com
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Marquise Betters, a sophomore art and design major, shows off his dancing skills during the Queer Prom Friday in the University Center. The prom was geared toward the GLBT community but was open to all students. are and no one has to tell you how to act or how to live your life,� said Meredith Grund, also a Greeley West High School student. Many students who are not part
of the GLBT community also went to support the event. Ashley Wittington, a junior biochemistry major, said she wanted to meet new people and have fun. “I think, definitely, straight people should go to these events just to see the other side; they need to see that (GLBT members) are just normal people,� Wittington said. Kastner said “queer� is becoming a more accepted term in the society, mostly because it covers a larger group of people. He said it is easier to say “queer� than to have to spell out every group in the GLBT acronym. “It’s starting to become more widely accepted because the umbrella of it spans so many different people and it really spans the entire GLBTA community,� Kastner said. Last year was the first year that Queer Prom had this amount of attendees. Kastner said he hopes the success of this year and last year plays into the success of upcoming years.
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Irish folklore inspires ballet adaptation Dancers perform to original score, storyline during weekend showings JESSICA GATES news@uncmirror.com
Theatergoers rarely get the opportunity to experience an original piece performed for the first time. The premiere of “Deirdre of the Sorrows,” a modern ballet, gave the UNC community the chance for such an experience. The ballet premiered Thursday at the Langworthy Theatre and showings continued through Sunday. “Deirdre of the Sorrows” was written, directed and choreographed by Monte Black, a dance professor. The show was performed to live music — an original score composed by Paul Elwood, an assistant professor of composition at the University of Northern Colorado.
The story of Deirdre, a young girl, is based on ancient Irish mythology, which centers on Deirdre’s life choices and the ensuing outcomes, which are devastating. The storyline is mirrored by deeper psychological questions of a preordained destiny and if one’s life is determined by their choices or by fate. Elwood said he chose to get involved in the six-month project of writing the music because he has always been attracted to the culture of Ireland, and because the concept of this tale grabbed his attention. The opening act depicts how Deirdre’s destiny was supposedly sealed by the words of a druid, or spiritual leader, before she left the womb. The King Conchobor, performed by
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Sarah Holloway, left, as the character Deirdre, and Jimmy Gatliff, as the character Noisiu, perform together during the ballet “Deirdre of the Sorrows.” The show was put on by UNC’s School of Theatre Arts & Dance.
It wasn’t at all what I was expecting. All the different parts of it — from the live music to the multi production to the quality of dance — it was all beautiful.
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— Domenic Procaccini, a senior acting major Joseph Serrano, a senior musical theater major, saves the child from being murdered by the people and promises to raise her as his own and marry
her when she comes of age to prevent the prophesy from coming true. The rest of the ballet depicts Deirdre as a young woman who falls in love with Noisiu, one of the King’s warriors, performed by Jimmy Gatliff, a senior musical theater major. Deirdre and Noisiu spend the next seven years away from Ireland running from the King. Eventually, fate catches up to Deirdre. When she returns to her homeland, Noisiu and his two brothers die in a battle with the King’s warriors. Deirdre laments Noisiu’s death. In the last scene, she is taken away from her home in a
chariot. The performance closes with her death after she presumably jumps from the chariot, consumed by her grief. The beauty of this ballet lies not only in its originality, but also in the unique aspects of a narrator — the spirit of Deirdre who helps tell the story — in the use of multimedia and in the genre of modern dance that permeates the ballet pushing it beyond the traditional norm. Domenic Procaccini, a senior acting major, said he was extremely impressed with the show and thought it was a pristine and entertaining performance See Ballet, Page 8
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Arizona’s new immigration law embodies racism Last Friday, the state of Arizona took a leap backward to the era of Jim Crow as Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a measure that would require police to inquire into the immigration status of individuals that officers suspect may be in the country illegally. The measure aims to curb illegal immigration; any immigrant found in the country that cannot produce proper immigration papers may face a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Immigrants would also be turned over to the federal government for deportation. Though the law officially prevents officers from using race or ethnicity as
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individual’s immigration status. The vague guidelines for this “suspicion” provide little legitimate groundwork for an investigation into an individual’s status. If Arizona wants this law to be effective, it essentially requires racial profiling. The majority of illegal immigrants in the southwest United States are from Central American countries, most notably Mexico. Most immigrants will not be of European or Asian descent; consequently, police will have less — and possibly no — grounds to “suspect” these individuals of immigration status, while those who have the charac-
teristics of illegal immigrants will find themselves immediately under harsher scrutiny than other citizens. Opponents of the law have requested the federal government not accept illegal immigrants from the state of Arizona, thereby blocking the law, and President Obama has ordered a review of the law by the Justice Department to determine its legality. We at The Mirror firmly hope the Justice Department’s inquiry return a legal finding that complements a common sense look at this law: that it relies only on the color of skin, and no longer represents the America this country is constantly striving to be.
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a basis for investigation, many federal officials and civil rights leaders — including President Obama, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), and Reverend Al Sharpton—have expressed concerns that the law relies on racial profiling. To assume that race or ethnicity will not be used as a tool in the employment of this law is naïve. Individuals in this country on completely legal grounds — including many who are citizens — will find themselves constantly questioned for identification based on one issue: the color of their skin. The entire premise of the law rests upon an officer’s suspicions of an
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onsidering this will be my last editorial before graduation, it would seem appropriate to present something of a graduation speech. It has been a great honor to write in these pages over the years, and I hope readers have enjoyed whatever my random musing has been. It is difficult to fully reflect on what graduation truly represents. It would be unwise to assume particular any emotion in anyone graduating. One could feel relief, knowing that the accomplishment
of attaining an education is finally official. One could feel joy, knowing that the people we are today are stronger and more capable than when we began here so long ago. One could be afraid, knowing that our world is uncertain and that simply graduating does not alleviate that uncertainty. What is most important, though, is that one unification we all share: humanity. It is by far the most binding attribute of any we could name — more important than any labeling we are subject to or victims of. No matter our deficiencies, no matter our triumphs, we are bound by the same constraints, freedoms and responsibilities of humanity. In our further travels of the world, we cannot always present ourselves as proud graduates of the University of Northern Colorado.
But to best represent ourselves and this school, each of us must strive to attain the highest goals and the grandest visions as one single member of the human race. Nothing else in this world matters more; to dream to fulfill anything less is an astounding disappointment. If we allow ourselves to be sequestered and divided by any means, we fail our responsibilities to those future people who will inherit our legacy. Division by faith begets a closed universe that does not allow for the grand investigation of our imperceptible existence. Division by culture or by race manufactures societies that fester and decline, lacking that necessary fusion of art, of tradition and of life. Division by politics mandates a stagnant atmosphere where our opinions matter
more than who we are, and our views are never challenged; only coddled and left dried and wrinkled like our unsuspecting brains left in the midday sun. If we all go out and do one thing in this world, it should be good. There is no Superman among us — no Wonder Woman, either. As human individuals, however, we do much more and are so much stronger than any of our fictional superheroes could ever dream. Our whole lives are a race through time, spinning in perpetuity to tomorrow. Know this: We are not building tomorrow for ourselves, but for the farthest person we will never encounter. They deserve a grand future, as do we. We must build well. — Forrest Bowlick is a senior geography major and a columnist for The Mirror.
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Three days dedicated to premier musicians Enthusiasts celebrate UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival’s 40th anniversary CHELSEY URDAHL news@uncmirror.com
An event with decades of history continues to bellow the sounds of premier jazz. For three days each spring, thousands of musicians, students, educators and music fans pour into Greeley for the annual UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival at the Union Colony Civic Center. This year is the 40th anniversary of the festival, which began as a one-day event with eight college bands. Over the years, it has grown to be the largest non-competitive jazz festival in the nation. More than 4,500 students
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— James Wozniak, a junior music performance major and educators from 10 states participated in this year’s event. The University of Northern Colorado had 19 vocal and instrumental jazz groups perform. Middle school, high school and college groups that performed at the festival were given comments and suggestions by clinicians from universities all over the country. There were
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Marty Kenney, a senior jazz studies major, performs at the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival. Kenney received the Walter Francis Award for outstanding senior musician this year.
also educational workshops, panel discussions and meet the artist question-and-answer sessions. The festival gave students the opportunity to hear groups from other areas. “It’s great getting experience playing in front of your peers,” said James Wozniak, a junior music performance major and member of UNC Jazz Lab Band IV, who performed Saturday. Wozniak said it was the best concert he had ever been to. “It sent tingles down my spine,” he said. UNC students received eight prestigious DownBeat Magazine awards this year, bringing the tally to 100 since the magazine began its recognitions. The winners were Kate Skinner, best vocal jazz soloist; Jorge Currea, best jazz arrangement; Joel Nagel, best original song; Ben Haugland, best instrument jazz soloist; UNC Symphony Orchestra, best classical group; and Greg Johnson, best instrumental jazz soloist. UNC Jazz Lab Band I has twice won best college big band in recent years and is the only university program to be recognized in the category four out of the last six years. Each evening, there were concerts with guest artists and UNC jazz ensembles. Thursday’s concert began with UNC vocal jazz group Northern Colorado Voices, including Kelsey Shiba, Jenna McSwain, Zach Wilson, Justin Kerr, Chris Rogers and Kate Skinner. The second half featured Grammy Award-winning vocalist Patti Austin, who has performed and recorded with artists such as Paul Simon, James Brown, Cat
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Paul McKee, left, an assistant professor of jazz trombone at Florida State University, performs with Joel Nagel, a jazz studies masters student, during UNC Jazz Lab Band I’s Woody Herman Tribute concert. Stevens and Michael Jackson. Austin, backed by UNC Jazz Lab Band I, performed music from her album “For Ella,” a tribute to legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. Relating anecdotes about Fitzgerald and herself, Austin kept the crowd laughing
between songs. “She was awesome,” said Jordan Skomal, a freshman jazz studies major and member of Lab I. “She had such an amazing stage presence.” See Jazz, Page 7
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Students celebrate release of their band’s CD with concert CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com
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Andrew Holcombe, a sophomore music education major and the drummer of Copper String Theory, performs during the band’s CD release Sunday in the Harrison Hall Den.
Sunday in the Harrison Hall Den, Copper String Theory, a band consisting of UNC students and local high school students, played a concert to promote the release of their first album. The band played for a fair amount of audience members and kept a lighthearted attitude with a sprinkle of more serious songs. They played songs from the album, as well as ones that have been written since recording the CD and a Coldplay cover. The audience members seemed
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Dan writes most of the music, and then we get together and work it out, maybe change a couple things here and there. That’s how it’s worked out so far. — Andrew Holcombe, a sophomore music education major and drummer for Copper String Theory to have enjoyed the concert as they clapped and sang along to a few of the songs.
Copper String Theory band members said they are excited for the release of their CD, which has been in progress for about a year. Copper String Theory is composed of Andrew Holcombe on drums and brothers Dan Barton on keyboard and Jack Barton on bass. Dan also provides vocals and most of the lyrics. “Dan writes most of the music, and then we get together and work it out, maybe change a couple things here and there,” said Holcombe, a sophomore music education major. “That’s See CD, Page 12
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Guest artists headline music jubilee Jazz from Page 5 Friday’s sold-out concert opened with the UNC Vanguard Combo, with Marty Kenney, Chris Smith, Jordan Brown and DownBeat award-winners Nagel, Haugland and Johnson. The group played several tunes composed and arranged by its members. The ClaytonHamilton Jazz Orchestra, led by conductor and bassist John Clayton, his brother saxophonist Jeff Clayton and renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton, performed an energetic set during the second half of the concert. “We love the Greeley Jazz Festival,” Clayton said. “Any time you ask us, we’ll be here.” CHJO’s oldest member, 90year-old trumpeter and jazz legend Eugene “Snooky” Young, has performed with jazz greats, such as Count Basie, CHELSEY URDHAL | THE MIRROR Doc Severinson, Quincy Jones and Charles Mingus. Young Cory Swift, a sophomore jazz studies major, performs with UNC received extended applause Jazz Lab Band II Saturday in the Union Colony Civic Center. The when he was introduced. performance was coupled with many keynote musicians. The final concert Saturday “We wouldn’t be here without the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival. featured the Jazz Festival All-Star “It’s a glowing testament to Big Band, comprised of clini- the dream he had,” Landry said. UNC Jazz Lab Band I per- the high standards maintained cians, UNC professors and other area musicians led by Gene formed a tribute to prolific clar- and the wonderful music this inetist and school produces,” he said. Aitken, director b a n d l e a d e r “That’s why it’s lasted 40 years of the Jazz W o o d y and will be here another 40.” Studies at UNC Gail Harris, a senior music Herman. They from 1976 to were joined by education major and member 2002. In his former Woody of UNC Jazz Lab Band I, said trademark Herman Band she was intimidated at first sequined shirt, drummers Jeff Aitken led the Hamilton, John band in five Riley and Ed world premiere Soph, each takcompositions, four of which — Ed Soph, a former Woody ing turns drumming with the were written by Herman band member band. e n s e m b l e “Tonight, members. Dana Landry, current director drummers rule in Greeley,” of the Jazz Studies, thanked Soph said. Soph also said he was Aitken for his contributions to the festival throughout the years. impressed with the longevity of
It’s a glowing testament to the high standards maintained and the wonderful music this school produces. That’s why it’s lasted 40 years.
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while rehearsing with such world-renowned musicians. “They told us to relax and stop playing so safely and critically,” Harris said. “They cracked jokes the whole time.” Skomal said he was excited to play with the guest artists throughout the festival. “It was absolutely amazing playing with drummers who are so historic and monumental,” he said. “There’s more history in one drum beat than I’ll play in my entire life.” After the concerts Friday and Saturday, “after hours” sessions took place at The Kress Cinema and Lounge, which featured UNC professors Dana Landry on piano, Erik Applegate on bass, Jim White on drums and Steve Kovalcheck on guitar. They were joined by festival clinicians and performers Clay Jenkins on trumpet, Don Aliquo on saxophone and Paul McKee on trombone. Soph, Hamilton and Riley performed Saturday. Each night, The Kress was packed with people vying for a spot to listen to the musicians let loose and improvise. Landry said the reason the festival has been so successful and long-running is because of the hard work put into it. “There are people dedicated and committed to its success,” Landry said. “The administration, faculty, staff and students are so supportive. It couldn’t
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Fable brought to life by professor’s vision Ballet from Page 3 from the beginning to the end. “It wasn’t at all what I was expecting,” Procaccini said. “All the different parts of it — from the live music to the multi production to the quality of dance — it was all beautiful.” Black said he was really excited to be able to bring a collaboration of this magnitude, with original music and an original adaptation, to the UNC community. Sarah Holloway, a junior molecular biology major who played Deirdre, said she loved being an essential addition to this production. “It was such a great experi-
ence, and the best part was it was original and completely organic,” Holloway said. “It was really intense and intimidating at first, but I just had to get to know my character.” Black said he was very pleased with his performers. “The end is always difficult because I very seldom ever settle with the finished product,” he said. In an echo of thought that seems natural for most creators concerning their works, Black said he can always see changes that need to be made. But he said it is still nice to finally have the production performed because it reduces the stress incurred from hard work.
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Festival helps students relax before finals CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com A multitude of activities, including face painting, T-shirt decorating, inflatable funhouses, an origami booth, a calligraphy station, raffles and free refreshments were available Saturday in the Butler-Hancock Pavilion for the annual Bearapalooza festival. The raffle consisted of prizes like UNC merchandise, two $100Visa-gift-cards and a $200-gift-card to Barnes & Noble. Samantha Hyland, a freshman business major who helped set up the event, said she thought it was a success. She said she was happy with the amount of students and other members of the community who showed up. “It’s a good way to bring in our students who just want to have a good time right before
It helps to have a break like this right before finals; it really energizes you.
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— Kelsey Poole, a sophomore elementary education major finals,” Hyland said. She also said the amount of activities was good. Several of the clubs on campus were represented. “We have a lot of variety with all the clubs,” Hyland said. All of the booths and activities had people at them, but the biggest attraction seemed to be the T-shirt decorating station. Students were given shirts that had “Bearapalooza 2010” written across them, and were given fabric paint and markers to decorate them in whatever way they wanted.
Kelsey Poole, a sophomore elementary education major, said her favorite was the T-shirt decorating. Poole said she liked personalizing her shirt. “It thought the whole thing was way fun — it was a really good ‘destressor,’” Poole said. Kelsey Odom, a freshman elementary education major, also said she enjoyed the variety at Bearapalooza. “It’s really fun; it really attracts everyone,” Odom said. “I think it’s really great that everyone’s here. It’s awesome to hang out with friends and have something free to do on the weekend.” Poole also said she thought this was a good way to wind down the year. “It helps to have a break like this right before finals; it really energizes you,” Poole said.
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Defense strong in UNC spring game PARKER COTTON sports@uncmirror.com
It was a cold and windy morning, but the UNC football team competed in its annual spring game Saturday, as the defense defeated the offense, 26-25. The offense accumulated one point for every first down or touchdown, and the defense gained points for every defensive stop, interception, and fumble recovery. The offense started off slow, quickly digging itself into a hole. Sophomore wide receiver Dominic Gunn said the sluggish start was because of the new offensive system and the talent of the defense. “Offense came out a little slow, but we’re still learning the offense,” Gunn said. “And we also have a great defense. It’s good that we go against them every day, because it’s only going to make us better.” Head coach Scott Downing
said the team’s three main running backs: junior Andre Harris, junior Jhamele Robinson, and redshirt freshman John Burnley, all played through various injuries Saturday. Regardless of the injuries, Downing said he was happy with the effort shown by his running backs. “We’re a little dinged up at running back,” Downing said. “But I was pleased with how the tailbacks came out and put themselves in a position to make a play.” Three quarterbacks — redshirt freshman Matthew Baca, freshman Cameron Deen and sophomore Dylan Orms — saw extended action in the game, but it did not clear anything up as to who was going to be the starter come Sept. 4 against Adams State. “By no means are we totally settled on a quarterback, which is fine at this point in time because competition breeds excellence,” Downing said.
As far as the defense is concerned, junior cornerback Korey Askew said he was proud of the defense’s performance. “We pride ourselves on being tough, physical defense and swarming to the ball,” Askew said. “I think we did that today, but there’s still room for improvement.” Downing said he was especially pleased with the play of his defensive line Saturday. “I thought our defensive line made some disruptive plays early, especially our defensive tackles,” Downing said. “They’re becoming a big-time strength for us.” Askew agreed that the defensive line has greatly improved, and said that the talent in that unit will lead to more wins for the Bears next season. “They’re the key to our defense,” Askew said. “Every game is won in the trenches. Our defensive front is pretty tough, so I think we can expect a couple more wins here in Nottingham.”
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UNC junior wide receiver Gio Machado (81) is tackled by junior safety Mike Van Portfliet (14) as freshman kicker Dave Eden (38) looks on during the football team’s spring game Saturday.
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Senior left-handed pitcher James Quisenberry delivers a pitch during the Bears’ 9-5 win over Houston Baptist Sunday. Quisenberry allowed three earned runs in six innings pitched.
With aid from the wind, the UNC baseball team was able to keep the ball in the park and get a four-game sweep of Baseball Houston Baptist over the weekend. “I can’t remember the last time we played four games at Jackson Field with only one home run,”
University of Northern Colorado coach Kevin Smallcomb said. The series’ lone long-ball was hit by UNC (18-19, 9-3 Great West Conference) freshman third baseman Tyler Wallace in the opener of Sunday’s doubleheader, a 9-5 UNC win. Wallace also extended his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games. The Bears got strong efforts from their starting pitchers in each game, including back-toback complete games by junior right-hander Joe Sawicki and
sophomore lefty Joe Willman in Saturday’s doubleheader. “When you have two complete games, you don’t expect a lot of relief appearances,” junior left-handed pitcher Brendan Hall said. “We got great starting pitching all weekend.” Hall got his second save of the season in the nightcap of Sunday’s twin-bill, a 5-2 UNC win. Sophomore outfielder Jarod Berggren had hits in all four games See Baseball, Page 11
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The UNC softball team finished off a four-game sweep of Weber State Sunday, winning both games of a two-game doubleheader at Butler-Hancock Softball Field. Offense was the name of the game, as the team collected 22 runs and pounded out a total of 31 hits. “We hit the snot out of the ball, finally,” said University of Northern Colorado softball coach Jennifer Schunke. Both runs and hits came easy for the Bears (16-28, 7-5 Pacific Coast Softball Conference), as they outscored Weber State (1-39, 1-13 PCSC) 22-11 in Sunday’s twin-bill. Schunke also said she believes the key to continued success is staying consistent throughout series. Sophomore infielder Alex Neely and senior infielder Jessie Schoepflin led the offensive barrage in the first game, going a combined 7-for-10, scoring three runs each and driving in three. Neely added a
two-run home run. Junior infielder Kailee Vessey also added to the offensive output, going 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBIs in the second game. UNC survived a Weber State rally in the bottom of the sixth inning of the first game. The Wildcats came within one, but the Bears answered back with a two-run seventh to seal game one, 11-9. UNC took game two by a score of 11-2. “I think everybody hit the ball really well and we really came together and strung hits together in the same inning and scored a bunch of runs,” Neely said. The Bears’ pitching was also very effective. Sophomore Melisa Ryba went five and one-third innings in the first game, allowing six runs on nine hits. Junior Kelli Henderson stifled the Weber State offense in the nightcap, throwing a six-hit, tworun complete game. The Bears will face Seattle in a four-game conference series next weekend before returning home to play Utah Valley.
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The Mirror 11 One & two bedroom apartments available in May and August. One bedrooms $450, two bedrooms $575. Apartments include high speed wireless Internet and heat. Tenants pay only electric. Call 970-330-7427. woodyinvestments.com. Three bedroom apartment one block from campus. Includes offstreet parking and dishwasher. Available in May. $750/month. Call 970-330-7427. June, July, August Rent 1/2 Price - MADISON AVE APTS! Studios & 1 bedrooms avail. Close to UNC. A/C, hardwood floors, 11’ ceilings, secured building, On-site laundry. $425-$605/mo, Deposit same as rent 811 15th St. 3469189 Arlington Apartments. Studio & 1 bedroom. Close to UNC, pool, heat paid, gated courtyard and onsite laundry. $450 plus electric, $250/deposit. Contact 353-6519. JUNE, JULY & AUGUST RENT 1/2 PRICE - CRANFORD APARTMENTS. 4 bedroom house, 2 bath. Free wireless Internet and basic cable. Walking distance to UNC. $1,400/month plus electric, $1,400/deposit. ALSO-1 bedroom apartment, off-street parking, onsite laundry & walking distance to UNC. $525/month plus electric, $250/deposit.
Houses Seven bedroom house 1 block from campus. $275 per room plus gas/electricity. Huge living room with hardwood floors, dishwasher, washer/dryer, off-street parking and large front porch. Call 970330-7427. 4 bedroom 1/2 bathroom house available anytime between May 1st and August 1st. Rent is $300 per person plus gas and electric. DEPOSIT ONLY $150 per person.Call 388-5754 JUNE, JULY & AUGUST RENT 1/2 PRICE - 2003 9TH Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, on-site laundry. Close to Wiebking Hall. Off-street parking. $650/month, $450/deposit. Contact Vintage Corporation 353-3000. 2ND FLOOR CONDO FOR RENT. 1100SQ. FT. 3 Bed 2 bath. W/D, D/W, M/W Range Refrigerator C/A $800+ Gas & electric. Call Bill 970-302-7681 4 bedroom, 1 block to UC, W/D, off-street parking. 2210 10th Ave. $900/month plus gas/electricity. 970-222-1537.
Baseball sweeps Houston Baptist to take second in GWC Baseball from Page 9
of the series, extending his hitting streak to a school-record 22 games. He now leads the team with a .381 batting average. Sawicki set the tempo for the Bears’ pitching staff in the series opener. He allowed just four hits and two runs, one earned, in his complete game, walking one and striking out six in a 6-2 Bears win. Willman also allowed just one earned run in his seven-inning complete game in game two, which UNC won, 3-1.
Freshman left-handed pitcher Mark Shannon had the most eye-popping numbers of UNC’s starting rotation, striking out 10 in seven innings of work. Despite the good numbers, his catcher, senior Seth Budde, said he was not at his best. “He battled all day,” Budde said about Shannon. Budde was one of Sunday’s offensive heroes, driving in three of UNC’s five runs in the second game. He said the sweep was big for UNC after dropping a series to
conference-leading Utah Valley. “It was a big sweep here to get us rolling,” Budde said. “It’s always nice to win in front of the home crowd.” The Bears are now alone in second in the Great West Conference, two games behind UVU. They hit the road next weekend after having played nine of 10 games at Jackson Field. UNC will take on GWC foe North Dakota (9-22, 5-7 GWC) in a fourgame set in Grand Forks, N.D. The series begins at 2 p.m. Friday.
Deposit Special of $150 per person.4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom house available at end of semester. You can move in May 1 and pay 1/2 months rent. Rent is $300 per person plus gas and electricity. Call 388-5754.
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JUNE, JULY & AUGUST RENT 1/2 PRICE - 1932 8th Ave. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, all utilities paid. W/D included. Off-street parking. Close to UNC. $1,200/month, $1,200/deposit. Contact Vintage Corporation 353-3000.
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3 bedroom, 1 block to UC. W/D. Off-street parking. 2210 10th Ave. $750/mo. plus gas/electricity. 970-222-1537. Completely remodeled 5 bedroom house. Includes washer/dryer, dishwasher, open floor plan with a bar and off-street parking. $295/per person. Call 970-3307427. 5 bedroom house. Reasonable. Walking distance to new & old campus. 2 baths, 2 kitchens. Non-smoking, no pets. W/D. Available May. 371-9050 or 356-4347.
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Musicians promote finished product after longterm effort CD from Page 5
how it’s worked out so far.” Holcombe said he is glad to be working with the Barton brothers. “We just started playing for fun,” Holcombe said. “It’s great; the CD’s been long in coming (together). We recorded last summer, and it took eight months to get produced and finalized and sent to us. But it’s awesome; it’s a full-length album with 12 tracks.” Dan and Jack said they were also pleased with the outcome of the CD after all the work they put into it. “It’s an interesting product because it’s been written over the
We spent so much time on it. I remember (the other band members) recording drums in my basement at the very end of my school year last year. It feels good to have it done.
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— Dan Barton, a sophomore voice and composition major course of three or four years,” said Dan, a sophomore voice and composition major. Jack, who is still in high
school, said he is glad to have the product finished. “We spent so much time on it,” Jack said. “I remember them (the other band members) recording drums in my basement at the very end of my school year last year. It feels good to have it done.” Jack also said he was happy with the turnout at the concert and with the concerts that they have preformed thus far. “Every time, we keep getting more people,” Jack said. The band will play again for the University of Northern Colorado student body today at the Saint Baldrick’s charity event in the University Center.
EMILY CARLTON | THE MIRROR