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Brian Martin, the guitarist for local band The Hayday, performs Wednesday for a crowd of UNC students in the University Center.
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Concert collects funds for AIDS benefit Local bands featured at annual awareness charity event DEVON NAPLES news@uncmirror.com
On a day of awareness and observance known worldwide as World AIDS Day, an array of UNC student clubs and organizations came together to coordinate another socially conscious campus event. Wednesday’s World AIDS Day Benefit Concert, at which local bands The Hey Day and Left Lane Ends performed, was free for students. It raised money for the Colorado AIDS Project through donations and raffle tickets. Tickets for 30 Seconds to Mars, Dropkick Murphys, Ozzy Osbourne and My Chemical Romance shows were provided by UNC Student Radio and raffled for fundraising. Gift cards to Barnes & Noble and James Salon were also raffled away along with an iPod Touch, an Xbox Kinect and an X-Games pass. UNC Student Radio also contributed lights, sound and other resources.
The University of Northern Colorado campus organizations that participated, UNC Student Radio, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Resource Office, the Student Activities Office, the Center for Peer Education and the Drug Alcohol Tobacco Education Program sent volunteers to organize the concert. Senior theatre arts major Mark Drum headed the planning and execution of the event. Drum, the vice president of Pi Kappa Phi and College of Performing and Visual Arts representative for Student Senate, said he had no problem recruiting volunteers for the event. “I’ve had a great experience planning the concert,” Drum said. “I love giving students an alternative, something other than going to clubs on a Wednesday night. And getting local bands involved is great too.” During the day leading up to the concert, the Center for Peer Education offered free HIV test-
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ing in the University Center for students. Organizers said awareness is a priority, but the next step is getting tested, something students are often hesitant to do. Freshman elementary education major and Alpha Sigma Alpha member Kara Johnson said she volunteered for the event for that very reason. “I don’t think our generation knows enough about the AIDS epidemic at all,” Johnson said. “I think if you ask anyone about it, anyone our age, they usually know the basics, but they don’t know how to protect themselves. They don’t know what to do about it if it becomes a problem. And the main thing is they don’t want to get tested.” Though AIDS is a thoroughly publicized topic, some students involved in the AIDS Day Benefit Concert said they thought higher awareness is necessary to defeat the epidemic. Johnson said educating the public about the virus is the way to make this incredibly important awareness feel rele-
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Guitarist Brian Martin, a member of The Hey Day, performs for a crowd of UNC students at the World AIDS Day Benefit Concert Wednesday in the University Center. HIV testing was available before the concert. vant to people currently unaffected by the disease. “Even if you think you know
a lot about AIDS, there’s a lot more you could know,” she said.
Recycled environmentally dangerous items AMANDA STOUTENBURGH news@uncmirror.com Used batteries, light bulbs and plastic grocery bags were some of the items collected Wednesday for the Green Clean-Up Day that may negatively impact the environment if disposed improperly. Angela Rockwell, a graduate student of public health, spearheaded Green Clean-Up Day
this year. Rockwell said the members who helped last year with the event have graduated. Last year, the event was intended to give people an alternative to throwing away trash. Green Clean-Up Day is a way for students and faculty to be able to safely throw away trash that should not be put in a dumpster. The organizations that host-
ed the event were Facilities Management, Housing and Residential Education, Campus Recreation Center and others. There are many things students can do to be environmentally conscious. One is to suggest ideas to Facilities Management about how to dispose of things or what environmentally friendly aspects they See Clean-up, Page 12
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Crabtree Brewery hosts battle of Revolution DEVON NAPLES news@uncmirror.com
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Bikers gather Thursday outside the Crabtree Brewery to participate in a series of cycling sprints. Adam Davison, left, the host of Greeley Revolution, informs the participants of the winning prizes.
Crabtree Brewery in Greeley was the host of a collection of eccentric and lively personalities Thursday night for the Bike Battle, a competition organized by the cycling group Greeley Revolution. The small brewery fit a surprising number of people and even accommodated bike competitions in a warehouse. Most of these abundant attendees were sipping on fresh local Crabtree beer, including various ales, stouts, seasonal brews and their signature ginger beer. Two local bands performed in the bar for guests not yet enthralled with the cycling madness occurring in the next room. In the Whale, a Fort Collinsbased indie rock collaboration of two former UNC students, played first. Machine Gun Scorpions followed. People in the bar were danc-
ing; it started with just a guy in a yellow sweater doing the mashed potato and what appeared to be some modified version of an African tribal dance, and his moves inspired many others to join him one-by-one in the empty space in front of the bar’s tiny stage. In the small warehouse where the bike battle was raging, DJ Matty Dice provided a musical backdrop for the riders. Cheba Hut catered the event. The sub shop’s general manager Dylan O’Reilly explained the Bike Battle. “It’s actually a bike competition for the Greeley Revolution, which is just a local bike group that gets together and rides and throws parties,” O’Reilly said. About 20 people brought their bikes. They played indecipherable games in the warehouse that involved a lot of bumping into each other, falling down, hitting walls and snatching things off the
ground. And later in the night, some of them took their bikes outside and conducted races through the brewery’s parking lot. Sophomore Spanish major Madison Slater brought his bike into the warehouse and participated in the obscure competitions. He explained the meaning of the competition to Greeley’s biker community. “This is a very warm event for bikers of all sorts,” Slater said. “We are just all here partaking in crazy games to, you know, show off but in a very friendly way. We’re all part of this sub-culture of American society, and people are sometimes intimidated by its exclusivity. So it’s good to get together. Tonight we all gather in a warehouse and ride around where cars won’t try to hit us.” Slater said several bike shops in Fort Collins and Greeley sponsored the event. “We’re just having a good time the best way we know how to,” he said.
Tips, tricks available to students preparing for finals week TESSA BYRNS news@uncmirror.com
Finals week is upon students, and preparing for finals is no easy task. Academic Support and Advising staff provide tips and tricks that can help any student get an A on his or her finals; but first, each student has to decide which method of studying best suits him or her. “Each student needs to figure out the best way that they study and, ultimately, how they prepare for finals,” said Jennifer Griffin, director of Advising Services. “For example, for some students, a study group might be helpful, but
for others, they might not — (it) depends on all the people involved. As far as types of tests, it again depends on the individual taking the test. Some people do better at essay and some prefer multiple choice.” Some students said they think
it’s better to find a good place to study before they work. “What helps me with my study habits is being in a good environment like a library and having good notes for myself and then seeing how they correspond to what other students have,” said
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Michelle Williams, a sophomore elementary education major. There are numerous routes a student could take when they are studying, but the best is not to procrastinate and be efficient when they hit the books. According to a workshop outline
that Griffin provided, there is a technique students can do to help them study more effectively. It's called “reverse planning.” In this plan, students list upcoming exams and estimate how much See Finals, Page 6
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Rangel dangles by thread in House of Representatives Why bother with lectures on political ethics, top-notch education and instruction on how a pubic office is to be conducted when our leaders and representatives act in ways showing they think they are somehow exempt from reprimand once they obtain the position? Rep. Charlie Rangel, you have some explaining to do — that is, if you can. Rangel, D-New York, was recently censured by the House of Representatives after its ethics committee found him guilty of 11 charges of ethical breach, which
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these infringements. Our trust as voters is evident through who we elect. Trust is the foundation we rely on to sustain credible officials in the highest levels of government. Rangel’s ability to maintain his position shows he has the qualifications for the position, but he has become as jaded as his hideous hair cut. We need people who can lead without being distracted by alternative motives. The education center being erected is a good thing, of course, but Rangel missed the point by labeling his laurels and good deeds to the community.
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the charges and removed himself from the hearing until he could consult with his attorneys. The ethics a representative needs to follow are not only stated by the ethics committee, but are usually stated in candidates’ campaign speeches. Without the guidance of leaders who have come before, how else can future representatives lead by example? Being a trusted member of an elected position, as many of his constituents said he is trusted, Rangel should have consulted with ethics committee members before acting and committing
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included tax evasion and raising funds for an educational center that was to be named after him. Although the representative has been a beacon of political power in New York for more almost four decades, his knowledge of specifics in the House should have helped him catch his errors. Before the censure about three weeks ago, Rangel went before the ethics committee and did not represent himself, demanding legal council before proceeding with the hearing. But these are not issues that should need to be decided by lawyers. Rangel refused to address
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police; I find them to be condescending and impersonal. Whenever I am confronted with one, I try to imagine them as a baby to make my face seem pleasant while they reprimand me for speeding. Which is hard because I never feel wrong for speeding because I only do it on the highway. It’s a million miles of flat, straight land — also known as the perfect place for me to try to coax my old car
up to 80 miles per hour and beyond. I’ve been pulled over for many things: speeding, swerving, turning right where it was prohibited and being a ridiculously fly individual. And you know what? I’m guilty on all charges. When I get pulled over, I know what I’ve done and I don’t need a speech, I just need a ticket and a court date. Spare me your fatherly consternation, officer; I’ve got places to be. But recent events have led me to reconsider the degree of gratitude I might usually feel for them, because much as it irks me to have my excellent driving insulted, I don’t know what it’s like to walk a day in their shoes. I never once in my life have responded to an emergency call or picked up some drunk-and-
disorderly person or had to break up a fight or willingly put myself in dangerous situations for the benefit of others. I do my fair share of tackling people, but that’s purely therapeutic for me; I’m not worried about chasing criminals. Do I think most policemen have a tendency to stereotype and disadvantage minorities? Yes. Do I think they sometimes manipulate their power to work in their own favor? Yes. Do I think that they have an unbecoming pretentious swagger when they walk? Also yes. But these are superficial flaws that could pertain to anyone, like George Bush, for instance. The point is the degree of safety in our neighborhoods is directly related to the amount of policemen patrolling the
area. An officer recently gave his life in service of our safety and justice, and this sobering incident and the memorial service that followed are a credit to the community, showing solidarity and faith within the justice system. Even I, the disreputable speedster I am, willingly admit that law enforcement is the single driving force that keeps our society from crumbling. So to all those pesky cops out there, I humbly offer my gratitude. We owe all officers our thanks for the danger they put themselves through on a daily basis where it is needed most. Even if a few tickets get in our way. — Joanna Langston is a senior psychology major and a weekly columnist for The Mirror.
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Dining halls provide boost before finals
Study breaks at campus dining halls are offered every finals week for students who have a meal plan. These breaks are hosted so students can relax from studying and grab a snack with friends. “It gives the students some nourishment so that they can study hard and do good on their finals,” said Holly Wainscott, the associate director and registered dietitian for UNC’s Dining Services. Study break meals will be restored to a student’s account, making the event free for students with meal plans. However, if a student swipes in multiple people, only one of those meals will be restored. For those who do not have meal plans, they can pay to join the
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business marketing major. At the University Center on Sunday, there will be a study breakfast and stress-reliever gathering where students can enjoy free massages and an oxygen bar at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m. there will be a healthy complimentary breakfast served with vegetarian options. This event is free to all students. For more information on the study breaks, students can visit the Dining Services website at www.unco.edu/dining or call Dining Services at 970-3512652.
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It gives the students some nourishment so that they can study hard and do good on their finals. — Holly Wainscott, the associate director and registered dietitian for UNC’s Dining Services
major. “They give students a break from the highlighting, reading and cramming that we all engage in during finals week.” While students have their snacks, music will be played over the speakers, and each night, there will be soft-serve ice cream, cereal and all the usual beverages offered at the dining halls. “It’s nice to be able to take a break later at night after studying for hours and go get a snack before continuing to study,” said Regan Kiesow, a senior
study break at the breakfast meal rate. The study breaks are offered 9 - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday at Holmes and Tobey-Kendel Dining Rooms. The snacks served are nachos with cheese, veggies with ranch, banana bread, apple slices with caramel and fruit and mozzarella cheese sticks. Each night features two types of snacks. “Personally, I really enjoy the study breaks the dining halls here at UNC have offered,” said Iris Pang, a senior psychology and sociology
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Student Senate Update
Plans for Grade Forgiveness Policy reconstruction in works CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com Benjamin Schiffelbein, the director of Academic Affairs, gave an overview in this week’s Student Senate meeting of the possible changes that will be made to the Grade Forgiveness Policy. Schiffelbein said the policy is currently being reviewed. As it stands, students have to have a Cor below in a class to apply and be eligible for Grade Forgiveness and can only use it for up to 12 credits. Schiffelbein said if the planned revisions are made, the application process will be removed, as will the C- require-
ment, and students will be able to repeat the class an unlimited amount of times, having the most recent grade stand for university purposes. Schiffelbein said he did not personally approve of the policy as a whole because the grade only changes the student’s GPA at UNC, but original grades stay on students’ transcripts, which will be looked at by any other universities they apply to . Ryan Shucard, the director of University Relations, also said he did not approve of the policy and that the name Grade Forgiveness was misleading because the original grades stay on a transcript. Schiffelbein’s previous pro-
posal to change the Conference Grant System entered its second reading. The changes would allow any student in good academic standing who are endorsed by a professor to apply for a grant, eliminating the need for a committee to approve a grant. The requirement of 12 credit hours would also be changed to one. Schiffelbein added an amendment this week, which would allow an unlimited number of students to go to any given conference, as the bylaws currently only permit five students to a conference. Katelyn Elliot, director of Student Organizations, also had a
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proposal that entered its’ second reading, which would change the name of the Student Organizations Team to the Organizations Funding Board and change the hiring process for the committee. In addition, the proposal would make changes that will help structure the way the SOT allots fees by changing the requirement for when clubs have to submit their rosters. Originally, Elliot wrote the proposal that required rosters to be due the third Friday of the semester, though she amended the proposal this week to the final withdraw deadline for individual classes. Both proposals will enter their third-and-final readings at the
next Student Senate meeting, which will be the first Wednesday of the spring semester. Student Right’s Advocate Samantha Fox reported the Student Judiciary’s second meeting was productive. Fox said there are still two vacancies open on the Student Judiciary, and it has been decided that the applications for the positions will be reopened until today, with the two spots officially announced by the end of January. Anyone interested in applying can access the application at ww.unco.edu/studentsenate/rights_appeals.html. Matt VanDriel, student body president, announced the Senate would reconvene after the break.
Useful techniques for studying Finals from Page 3 time they need to study for each exam. Students study according to how difficult the final might be for each class. “Reverse planning is an excellent way to plan out what has left to be done for the semester and when to
do it,” Griffin said. “This is what I would suggest for all students to do.” Students can find suggestions for how to study and take tests on the ASA Advising website at www.unco.edu/aac/advising/work shops/studyskills.html
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April Hervey, a junior psychology major, studies Thursday at the Michener Library. As finals week approaches, many students are spending extra time developing study habits before their big tests.
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Winter Break Calendar 2010-11 Dec. 11 • Graduation ceremonies, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Butler-Hancock Hall.
Dec. 18
Dec. 12 • The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Colorado Dance Theatre. 3 p.m. Union Colony Civic Center.
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Dec . 15
• UNC Women’s Basketball vs. University of Denver. 7 - 9 p.m. ButlerHancock Hall.
• Hope, Honor & Remembrance Memory Tree. 2 - 6 p.m. Tri-Pointe Buildng. 3001 8th Ave. Suite 100, Evans.
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Dec . 22
• UNC Women’s Basketball vs. San Francisco. 7 - 9 p.m. Butler-Hancock Hall. • UNC Men’s Basketball vs. CSU. 7 p.m. @ CSU
• UNC Men’s Basketball against University of Denver. 4 p.m. Magness Arena.
Dec. 25
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Dec. 26
Dec. 27 • Destruction of a Rose. 6 p.m. Atlas Theatre, 709 16th St. Greeley. $10.
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Dec. 17 • Blacktooth Rounders concert. 8 p.m. Triple S Event Center, 901 35th Ave., Greeley. $5 cover.
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Dec. 30
Dec. 31
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 4 and 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, Denver.
Dec. 28 • UNC Women’s Basketball vs. Colgate. 7 - 9 :30p.m. ButlerHancock Hall.
Dec . 29
• New Year’s Eve at the Kress. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Kress Cinema and Lounge, $35.
• Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Crazy Jack’s Saloon, 6530 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.
Christmas Day
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Jan. 7
• UNC Men’s Basketball vs. Montana. 7 - 9 :30p.m. ButlerHancock Hall. New Year’s Day
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Bears give away lead, fall to rival CSU STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
Despite a five-point halftime lead, the UNC women’s basketball team lost to Colorado State, 73-66, last night at Moby Arena in Fort Collins. The University of Northern Colorado (2-6) had four players score in double figures, led by junior forward Kaisha Brown, who scored 15 to go with seven rebounds. UNC scored the first seven points of the game in just over a minute and had a 13-5 lead early. Colorado State (5-2) closed the gap to 20-17 with just under 12 minutes to play, but the Bears went on a 13-3 run, capped by a layup from freshman guard D’shara Strange, who scored 14 points, to take a 33-20 lead with just under five minutes left before halftime. After the break, the Rams
slowly chipped away at the Bears’ lead before tying it at 45 with 13:16 to play. The teams exchanged the lead several times before battling to a 59-59 tie with 7:32 left in the game. A layup by CSU freshman forward Sam Martin with 6:16 left gave the Rams a lead they would not relinquish. Martin finished with 14 points in the game. The Bears went 3-for-14 from the field in the final seven and a half minutes of the game as CSU pulled away. Sophomore forward Lauren Oosdyke scored 13 points, and senior guard Courtney Stoermer added 11 points and five assists. After dismal shooting against UC-Santa Barbara on Sunday, the Bears bounced back, shooting over 40 percent from the field against the Rams. After a 0-5 road trip, the Bears will return to ButlerHancock Sports Pavilion to take
on South Dakota Tech, an NAIA school, at 5:05 p.m. Saturday.
Next Game: South Dakota Tech 5:05 p.m. Saturday Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion
CSU 73 UNC 66 Team UNC CSU
Scoring by halfˇ 1 2 37 29 33 41
Final 66 73
UNC Totals: 24-58 10-13 66. Strange, D’shara 6-8 1-1 14; Lockridge, Kim 1-1 0-0 2; Oosdyke, Lauren 4-13 5-6 13; Stoermer, Courtney 3-11 2-2 11; Brown, Kaisha 5-11 1-2 15; Hess, Kristen 1-1 1-2 3; Duehn, Molly 0-1 0-0 0; Timm, Victoria 1-7 0-0 2; Strand, Jayne 1-2 0-0 2; Fernandez, Brittany 2-3 0-0 4.
CSU Totals: 23-54 18-25 73. Van Grinsven, Chatil 3-9 7-8 13; Kennedy, Chantel 2-3 0-1 4; Martin, Sam 6-11 1-1 14; Mestdagh, Kim 7-13 6-7 25; Porter, Meixandra 3-5 3-4 10; Simmons, Zoi 0-2 1-4 1; Barbee, Bonnie 1-8 0-0 3; Thompson, Hayley 1-3 0-0 3.
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UNC sophomore forward Lauren Oosdyke, center, battles for the ball with opposing players in a game earlier this season. The Bears will face South Dakota Tech Saturday at Butler-Hancock.
Men’s basketball team to take on Black Hills State STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
In this time of year when gift giving is on everyone’s to-do list, the UNC men’s basketball team will look to wrap up a win for their fans Saturday. To send Men’s Basketball t h e University of Northern Colorado student body home for Christmas on a happy note, the Bears (3-3) and head coach B.J. Hill must first send NAIA opponent Black Hills State (9-2) home with nothing
but coal in their stockings. This is the second time in recent years Black Hills State has paid a visit to ButlerHancock. In 2008, the Bears demolished the Yellow Jackets, 91-62, in the season opener. The Black Hills State schedule notes this game is nothing more than an exhibition for the Yellow Jackets. Though this should be nothing more than a tune-up for the Bears, they will need all the fine-tuning they can get before facing No. 21 Illinois, fresh off defeating North Carolina on Dec. 12. The Illini will be the second power-conference opponent
the Bears have faced this season; UNC fell, 93-70, to Arizona in the first round of the Las Vegas Invitational last week. Black Hills State is led by senior forward Luke Enos, an NAIA All-American, first team all-Dakota Athletic Conference, and DAC Player of the Year last season. Enos has started all 11 games for the Yellow Jackets and is averaging 15.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. UNC senior forward Taylor Montgomery, acknowledged by coaches and players as one of the best post defenders in the Big Sky Conference, will be tasked with stopping Enos. BHSU also features two local
products; sophomore guard Craig Von Allman from Windsor is the team’s third-leading scorer with 11.6 points per game and is an 82 percent free-throw shooter. Greeley native Clay Pottorff, a senior guard, averages 6.3 points and a steal per game. UNC is led by senior guard Devon Beitzel, who averages 16.5 points per game. Senior forwards Neal Kingman and Chris Kaba also average double-figure scoring with 12.5 and 10.5 points per game, respectively. Redshirt freshman forward Emmanuel Addo has also emerged as a force on the offen-
sive end, scoring in double figures in three of UNC’s last four games. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion as the nightcap of a doubleheader. The UNC women’s basketball team plays South Dakota Mines & Tech at 5:05 p.m. in the opener.
Next Game: Black Hills State Saturday 7:30 p.m. Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion
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Bears honored by Big Sky Conference Five UNC athletes named to All-Conference team for respective sports STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC football and volleyball teams had drastically different seasons, but both teams had their share of standout seasons from individual players. Sophomore wide receiver Jace Davis, senior linebacker
John Eddy and senior cornerback Korey Askew were all named to the Big Sky AllConference First Team while sophomore wide receiver Dominic Gunn was named to the Second Team as a kick returner. Davis emerged as quarterback Dylan Orms’ favorite target and led the team with 53 recep-
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UNC sophomore outside hitter Kelley Arnold spikes the ball in a match against Sacramento State this season. Arnold was unanimously selected to the All-Conference First Team this year.
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tions for 992 yards and seven touchdowns. He also threw a 30yard touchdown to junior wide receiver Patrick Walker against Eastern Washington on Oct. 16. Davis’ yardage total ranks seventh all-time for a season at the University of Northern Colorado. He is just the second UNC player to be named to the offensive first team, joining Ryan Chesla in 2007 and 2008. Eddy led the team with 90 tackles this past season and also had four sacks, 8.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick in his final season. Askew notched 58 tackles to go with three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns. Askew, Eddy and Davis all earned first-team honors for the first time in their careers. Gunn was recognized on the second team after recording 654 kick return yards, just nine yards shy of the school record. After factoring in yards from punt returns, rushing and receiving, Gunn finished the year with 1,023 all-purpose yards, the most on the team. Eastern Washington junior running back Taiwan Jones and Montana State redshirt freshman quarterback Denarius McGhee were named CoOffensive Player of the Year while Eastern Washington senior linebacker J.C. Sheritt was named Defensive Player of the Year. Sophomore outside hitter Kelley Arnold of the UNC volleyball team was named to the AllConference First Team alongside teammate senior outside hitter Ashley Lichtenberg. Arnold was a unanimous selection after finishing second in the conference with 3.75 kills per game and recording 11 double-doubles on the year, including nine in the team’s final 11 matches.
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UNC sophomore wide receiver Jace Davis (25) runs onto the field before UNC’s game against Eastern Washington. Davis caught 53 passes for 992 yards and seven touchdowns in 2010. Portland State senior outside defensive specialist Amanda Arterburn was also honored by hitter Whitney Phillips was the the Big Sky after being named only other unanimous selection UNC’s first ever Libero of the to the All-Conference First Year winner. Arterburn led the Team. Phillips was named the Conference MVP after averaging league with 544 digs. She also averaged 5.17 digs per game and 5.02 kills per set. Phillips was eclipsed 1,000 digs in her career named to the First Team for the this season. second consecutive year. Sophomore setter Marissa Lichtenberg finished the season ranked Hughes was named to the All15th in the Conference Second Team for the country in second consecutive season after hitting per- leading the Big Sky with 10.99 c e n t a g e assists per game. She also ranked (.396) and 32nd in the nation in that catebecame just gory. Hughes hit .324 this season the 14th though she missed nearly all of player in September with an illness. With Askew, Eddy and school hisAmanda Arterburn tory to Lichtenberg all graduating, the was named UNC’s r e c o r d football and volleyball teams will first ever Libero of 1,000 kills in have to rebuild to a certain the Year winner extent, but they also have returnher career. this season. J u n i o r ing talent to rely on.
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Swimming team to take on Falcons SAMANTHA FOX sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC swimming & diving team is looking for its second conference win of the year when it takes on Air F o r c e Swimming & Diving tonight at Butler-Hancock Pool. The University of Northern Colorado (7-1) lost to the Falcons (2-4) last season, and UNC head coach Kelly McClanahan said the team wants to avenge that loss this time around. “We want to beat Air Force this year,” McClanahan said. “Last year, they beat us a little over 30 points, which in swimming, isn’t a lot. So this year, we want to win the meet; it’s going to come down to the wire, though.” The Bears come into this year’s meeting, however, boasting young talent. “We brought in 13 new freshmen this year,” McClanahan said. “Eighty percent of those 13 are contributing. It’s rare for a freshman to contribute right away — usually they need that year to adjust, but our freshmen are contribut-
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We brought in 13 new freshmen this year. Eighty percent of those 13 are contributing. It’s rare for a freshman to contribute right away usually they need that year to adjust, but our freshmen are contributing right away. — Swimming and diving head coach Kelly McClanahan ing right away.” One freshman who has stood out this season is Courtney Van Oost, who has been named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation’s women’s Swimmer of the Week twice this season. “It makes me feel good I’m doing good in college,” Van Oost said. “It’s an honor to be athlete of the week twice.” In UNC’s last home meet Nov. 4, New Mexico handed the Bears a 136-102 loss, but this was a big improvement compared to New Mexico’s 244-180 victory when the Lobos had
home advantage last season. “I attribute a lot of that to our home crowd,” McClanahan said. “(Tonight’s) going to be a home advantage for us, having our home crowd here, but at the same time, a lot of Air Force’s team are Colorado kids, too. The support that we pull at our meets is more than most schools, even in this state or even in our conference will ever pull to a meet. The better the fan atmosphere, the better our girls swim.” Last year, the Falcons defeated the Bears, 174-124. Junior JJ Smith said one strength UNC has to overcome Air Force tonight is the close relationship the Bears have formed. “We have our own little family up here,” she said. “I think us being that close as a team helps us rise above other teams and pushes us to be better. We see other teams who aren’t as close, and you can definitely tell. It helps us win more meets because, right now, we’re doing better than we were last year.” Smith currently holds the team’s ninth-best 50-free record with 24.44 seconds. Smith will help contribute against the Falcons in the 50free, 100-free and relays. “Our strongest events are
going to be the relays,” McClanahan said. McClanahan said the matchup with Air Force has been a main focus for the Bears this season. “We all compete on bragging rights for recruiting Courtney Van Oost b e c a u s e we’re all has been named recruiting Swimmer of the about the Week twice so far same aththis season. l e t e s , ”
McClanahan said. “I go into it, expecting to win it. I expected to win it last year; it just didn’t come together for us in the end, but I expect to win it this year.” The meet is set to begin at 5 p.m. tonight at Butler-Hancock Pool.
Next Meet: Air Force 5 p.m. Friday Butler-Hancock Swimming Pool
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would like to see on campus that is not already implemented. Rockwell said most of the light bulbs in the residence halls are fluorescent except for a few for safety reasons. Also, these lights are on special timers, scheduling when they turn on and shut off. If a student sees a light switch or something else amiss with the timers or lights, they should report it to Facilities Management right away. Organizers said the main reason the Green Clean-Up Day is hosted is to make people more aware of what they are discarding. Some things that people throw away, such as televisions, can have lead in them, which, if the glass breaks, can be very harmful to
those handling it. Also, if drinking water somehow gets into TVs, people who later drink the water may develop illnesses. Making disposable materials safe is another reason for the clean-up. The men and women working at the disposable companies have to handle all the things that people throw away, including items that have potential to be harmful. Cleaning supplies, aerosols, shoes, electronics, printer cartridges, cell phones and eye glasses were among items accepted for proper disposal at the event. For more information about how to recycle and discard items in a sustainable way, visit www.unco.edu/facility or www.greeleygov.com.
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A mountain of items ready for disposal sits on the back loading dock of Harrison Hall Wednesday. Green Clean-Up Day was hosted by numerous UNC organizations that helped responsibly remove certain trash pieces.
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