The Mirror - May 2018

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Goodnight, Sweet Prince One editor-in-chief retires, another takes his place, and The Mirror looks ahead

joked about looking forward to having a looser schedule As University of Northern Colorado President Kay Norton readies for retirement and passing on the torch to Andrew -

more than 20 with being associated with the university and

she began her presidency at UNC, putting herself in the “I would advise him to take a moment because he is “There is going to be so many things that are bombarding him right in the beginning, and I would hope that he

newly available free time and spending more time with her it clear that she will be available to help Feinstein in any way ple that I work with on a daily basis, the students and the reer as president, Norton said that she could verify that thing because I certainly always have sought to learn

tion of her presidency was for certain; she “never viewed the presidency as a popularity contest,” as it was not something dedicated to the university, cares for the university and presidency was how reserved she was in interacting with the university community, which was a point brought up during “I think I connected with the campus at a fairly deep comes with longevity, and I think it does give you perThis longevity she spoke of was one she described as I have done my best over time and I am proud that I have complished some movement towards building community

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and strengthening the typically discuss merit badges, Norton said she was proud of UNC taking the intercollegiate athletics program

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However, Norton said she was particularly proud of the Campus Commons which “combines our commitment to student success, showcases our world-class music and arts programs and becoming a welcoming entry point to UNC for the whole

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The Campus Commons, according to Norton, was in the making for nearly 20 years with a former president heading

“I really believed that if I articulated certain things that I believed to be true, and people would hear me, agree with

student services building, but the lack of state funding ended

velop trust in a university community, and with trust, then ferent people, who are all of good will, but may not be viewing things the same

Then the idea of having a “gateway to the university” was considered, despite most universities not having one buildton, the Campus Commons combined all these previous ideas into one build-

She said obvious actions taken pany become less clear in an educational As well as Campus Commons, Norton is attributed to heading the progress on establishing the new osteopathic medical college, which would be

open and accessible to members of both the university community and people The perception of the Campus Com-

“In addition to it not being an investment by UNC and rehabbing a building that has been shuttered for a long time, there are opportunities for

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ties and join appointments with the medical college for some

who are still not certain they know what it is or why it

that would get going that I think would be very positive for us

She said in the meantime, communication about the pur-

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The adrenaline of speeding down a back-country trail as stretches of land race by. The feeling of a cool breeze dancing through one’s hair on a hot summer day. The satisfaction and perseverance and training. The avoidance of crowded parking lots when running late for class.

These situations have one thing in common: bikes.

With the Cruiser Program at Outdoor Pursuits, biking has been more and more common at the University of Northern Colorado. But as much as bikes have become a key part to campus life, many do not know need-toknow basics of a bike.

Outdoor Pursuits has been part of UNC for seven years. The program was a result of the Quality of Life Act, which prompted UNC to assist in the happiness of its students.

“The Quality of Life Act is what gave us the funding to start getting a bunch of gear and start doing our trips,” said Alec

Dehaven, a graduate assistant at Outdoor Pursuits.

Even though the act is not in place anymore, Outdoor Pursuits still receives plenty of funding so that it may provide programs such as the Cruiser Program. They have over 100 cruisers that students rent out to use throughout the year. When a bike needs maintenance, students simply can bring it into the shop and have it repaired. If a stunot know how, he or she is always welcome to go into the shop and learn about bike maintenance.

Although Outdoor Pursuits has about UNC’s Outdoor Pursuits boasts not only bikes to rent, but the opprounity

bike shop for maintenance, it can be very im- for students to learn how to repair their bikes. Photo by Paige Murray. portant for students to know how to care and maintain for their bike.

“In a typical day, a bike mechanic will come in and look at keep traction and withstand rough terrain. Though the tube any bike or cruiser that is down and try to get it back and run- inside isn’t delicate by any means, it still can be punctured by ning for people, because peo- rocks and other sharp or hard objects. ple are always trying to rent Todd Kesterson, one of Outdoor Pursuits’ bike mechanics, those out,” Dehaven said. illustrated how to check one’s tires.

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One of the main parts of a bike are the tires. Having a basic knowledge on a bike’s

where the air is coming out, so you can patch it up with goop [tire glue] and put it back into the tire.”

Though there are tools that can be used to put the tire back together, it can also be done without them, it just may prove to be a little more time-consuming.

Parts of a bike can be ordered through Outdoor Pursuits as well. Prices can vary depending on the piece that is needed.

Pricing is very reasonable compared to other local bike shops and bike mechanics can put the parts together once they arrive. ferently based on what they will be used for, whether it is mountain biking or street biking.

Learning bike basics is something that can be useful in various situations: mountain biking down a backcountry trail as stretches of land race by, cruising down

between having to carry a being able to repair it for a simple ride home.

Bike tires actually have an inner tube that holds in the air to keep the tire in-

situation.

To learn more on basic bike repair and maintenance,

Arming teachers is something that has been in the public sphere for some time, particuAs a result, many students, including the Parkland survivors, are tired of the gun violence ecuted in the last few months, as students take matters into their own hands and demand accountability from those in power. individuals said they would not feel comfortable with a gun in the classroom, and none said they would be able to use the gun in an emergency situation. Aly Cottrell, a special education major, falls into this category.

I know in a high-stress situation, I wouldn’t be able to use properly use one, so what’s the point?�

Cottrell is a sophomore and believes that the better solution would be have armed secucameras posted at the entrances that would allow people into the school. The visitors would

there should be armed security guards in the building at all times. According to Bailey, if there are security guards, than there would not be a need to arm teachers. Bailey also said that she would be uncomfortable having a gun in her classroom and would worry that a child would “Our job is to help grow the minds of children, not be charge of a deadly weapon,� Bailey said. teacher and as a person, but said if it keeps her students safe then it is a good idea. far in order to protect her students. said. ‘If the only adult in the room has a gun I don’t see a problem.�

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“my priority of focusing on students, and ability to ensure tive style, leadership.” dent in working with Feinstein in the future, as he thinks they will operate under the same mindset. That mindset consists

interview process. strongly about the energy he brought into the room. What I really appreciated was how much investment he already put did so much research, he read all of our campus climate data, to talk with me about the extracurriculars I was a part of and my major. We were able to connect on a personal basis and asm for the university and higher education” to UNC when he

ly gratifying when working to help UNC. and, in the very least, he seems to be an excellent learner,” Feinstein expressed how he wanted to spend most of his time getting to know the campus and students and all the concerns that come with it before he started making plans.

religious writings in eleven remote caves, never returning to them for retrieval. Known today as the Dead Sea Scrolls,

tionship.

Asia and Europe have interacted for centuries, these scrolls

ments are being displayed at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Club/Phi Alpha Theta went to Denver two weeks ago to view covery of all time, the Dead Sea Scrolls constitute a series of

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too.”

One of the concerns a student brought forth at the meet and greet was how he would improve upon being involved with the students on campus, beyond what Kay Norton was able to invest as president.

Feinstein explained how, as a hospitality major, service recovery and establishing relationships is a goal he hopes to achieve as president. For the UNC community, Feinstein

tact him with any concerns.

“Just know that the reason that I chose this opportunity

Denver museum hosts dead sea scrolls Two thousand years ago, along the shores of the Dead

was because I really think this is a wonderful institution and

Elizabeth R. Jasper Ryley W. McCarthy Megan A. Morrissey Daniel J. Pastwa Andrew M. Register Miguel A. Rios Lenina J. Serna Seamus M. Severance Jacob W. Solseth Matthew E. Stubbs

ran caves along the Dead Sea between 1946 and 1947. cheidt explained why the group made their convoy to Denver.

“We chose to see the Dead Sea Scrolls, because ical artifacts and are not going to be here for much said. “It was a worthwhile experience and a great way getting people to know each other.” al crossroads of Israel, where people of Africa,

emergence of Christianity. The beliefs, material culture and lennia to shape the dynamics of this small parcel of terrain situated between the Arabian Desert and the Mediterranean Sea. ancient texts comprise some 900 documents, many in tens of thousands of fragments.

Although little information is known outside what has been provided this far, such as authorship and historiography, scholars agree that the authors themselves were intimately familiar with Jerusalem and resided in the city at one point or another. The passage also reveals how the authors used the ronment as a way to spiritually and physically withdraw from what they perceived as religious corruption in their Jewish community.

It is from this observation which leads many historians and scholars to conclude that these scrolls originated from a voted their entire lives to writing and preserving sacred texts, “In terms of history, this is the largest exhibition ever tional Treasures Department. “This time we wanted to tell the complete story, from the present back to the emergence The exhibit will be open until September. In June, the scrolls will be returned to Israel and replaced by another set of ten.

Pay for Play?

more, but up to the limit the NCAA pro vides,” Dunn said. versity of Alabama or the University of Colorado, who have more money invested in and make more money from athletics departments.

The schools in the “power five” confer

It is a long contested debate that stirs the emotions of people across the nation.

The idea of paying collegiate athletes has been toyed with for years, and probably will be for years to come.

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letes truly mean? Could it really work? The National Collegiate Athletics Association was established in 1910 and operates as a ics in over 1,200 schools and conferences in the United States and Canada.

One of the cornerstones of the NCAA and its member institutions is the ama teur status of the nearly half million ath letes.

According to NCAA.org, amateurism is and is crucial in preserving an academic environment in which acquiring a quality education is the first priority.

One of the requirements for amateur eligibility is that athletes do not receive a salary for their participation in collegiate athletics. The NCAA oversees that the reg ulations are met, but the schools also play a crucial role in ensuring there are no viola tions.

At the University of Northern Colorado there is a department within athletics spe cifically dedicated and educated in NCAA compliance. There are two staff members and the coaching staff, and they are over seen by a department head.

The compliance department holds monthly classes on NCAA rules and regu staff and other department staff to ensure everyone is always on the same page.

There are many arguments for and against paying student athletes.

One of the biggest arguments against it would eliminate the amateur status and mindset of college athletes and relinquish the pressures and desires of education from the students.

On the other side, it is argued that pay

One example is the University of Mis souri from the SEC. hired new coaching staff, including head school basketball star and decommitted from Washington to commit to Missouri and play under his father.

After just one season with the Missouri Tigers that was riddled with injury, Porter

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them to stay in school for their full four year degree rather than leave early to de clare for professional league drafts, be cause some collegiate athletes have a ten dency to leave college to go pro.

UNC Athletic Director Darren Dunn problem at UNC. “Our kids are here for academic purpos es as much as athletics,” Dunn said.

Perhaps the biggest argument is wheth er or not student athletes are already paid.

UNC has 400 student athletes, and about roughly $1000 a week through their schol arship.

Kortney Lockey, a junior opposite hit “I think the money we get now is more Lockey said. ence in the Football Championship Sub

division, or FCS, which is a much different For UNC, the answer is simple: the school could not afford to pay its student athletes.

The university currently has a $15 mil lion budget for 19 sports; conversely, fellow million budget for four less sports.

If UNC competed in a different confer ence, the story would be different. Tele vision revenue for teams in the PAC 12 is television revenue is less than $100,000.

One argument in favor of paying stu scholarship does not cover the full cost of attending college.

The Collegiate Athletes Coalition esti about $2,000 less than the cost of attend ing a university. “I wish we could provide

“Stuff like this happens all the time,” Dunn said. “There are kids in the power five who are only there to show what they can do on that stage and then go.”

It is much less common at FCS schools like Northern Colorado. The stage is much smaller and there is a very small percent go professional.

UNC has produced NFL talent, such as terback Kyle Sloter. have also played professionally overseas.

Another notable UNC football player Smith, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1999.

It is players like these that might give some of UNC athletes hope of going pro, but Dunn is not too worried.

“Our kids are here for the right reasons, lem here,” Dunn said.

Paying student athletes has been de bated for years, and will be for years to come.

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