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August 21, 2017 • The Mirror
Letter from the editor: The new Mirror Dear Mirror Readers, I want to begin by welcoming you to campus. Whether it’s your first time here or your last year of college, this is an exciting time for everyone. But it’s no secret that the excitement we all feel walking on campus is tinged with a lot of uncertainty and fear surrounding national events. Some are afraid of globalization and a changing world, while others are afraid of the actions those people want to execute. Everyone is on edge. One bright spot in all the chaos, at least for people like me, is that the news industry is perfectly positioned for a Renaissance of sorts, but only if the people responsible for presenting the news are willing to change. For a long time I don’t think the Mirror was prepared to make the major shifts in the way we do things that are necessary to stay relevant, but now bills are piling up, readership and revenues are down, and we face a choice: adapt or die. We have spent the last decade trying to sell a print product to an almost exclusively digital generation, and the tacky cookie-cutter website we used to use to share stories on Facebook is no longer satisfactory. In order to reach millennials where they live, our production manager, Logan Garcia, and our news editor, Jason Keller, spent the summer building an entirely new website. This site, which, unlike our last one, is mobile friendly, is going to be the new front page of the Mirror, and we plan to
use it throughout each week to keep our work in your feed on a consistent basis. In order to facilitate this focus on digital news, we will begin publishing a monthly longform newspaper filled with features, opinions and investigations, rather than a weekly print product. This was a tough decision for us, but we believe that, to bring you news about UNC in the best way possible, it has to be delivered in the way you consume news, not in the way it has always been provided. Our hope is that you will continue to read our print publication every month, while also checking our website or clicking our social media posts on a daily basis. There’s only so much a medium can do though. Ultimately, the best thing we can do to make you want to click on our stories is to write stories you want to click on. The Mirror has been a bit too comfortable in our coverage in recent years. We would flock to topics that were easy and shy away from the ones that were hard, despite the fact that the difficult stories are usually the best, and the most important to our readers. Take our coverage of overflow in on-campus housing (which is happening again this year), or our story about the Donald Trump rally, held at UNC nine days before he was elected. Those were some of my favorite pieces last year, but there were other areas that we could’ve done much better. Our coverage of the Campus Commons, one of the most divisive subjects
on campus at the moment, has been sorely lacking, and it’s my hope to change that. In truth, there are dozens of topics that we haven’t suitably explored, and dozens that I hope to cover more intensely. We need to get leaner and meaner, and focus more on getting in people’s faces and asking tough questions. Finally, in order to make the Mirror a place to share thoughts and opinions among students, we’re implementing a new editorial section. Our new op-ed editor, Drew Heiderscheidt, has been writing news stories and columns since he arrived at UNC, and now he’s going to help others do the same, by reaching out to members of the campus community and encouraging them to share their words with readers. These people could include professors talking about their latest research, administrators explaining their actions and decisions, student government representatives, and perhaps most importantly, students of UNC. If you have an opinion, let us know. We’d love to hear from you. The Mirror’s best asset, its niche, is that it will publish stories that no one else will. UNC students can go to the Washington Post for national news, or the Greeley Tribune for updates about the town, but only the Mirror cares about your tuition fees, how the president is representing you, or whether you’re getting your money’s worth from living on campus. I’ve worked at the Mirror
since my first year at UNC, and as I start my last, my hope is that I’m able to leave the Mirror on strong footing. The Mirror is a beautiful thing. It’s a place that students can turn to and get vital information about what is, in essence, a small, self-sufficient town, and it’s a place where wannabe journalists like me can go and write when no one else will have us. I desperately want it to succeed, but if it does, it will be because people like you went to our site, clicked on our Facebook posts or picked up our paper. I hope we can make something worthy of your attention. Best, Will Costello Editor In Chief
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on the campus of the University of Virginia. I wholeheartedly agree with the statement that we released, which expressed supporting each other and working together in peacefully resisting violence, racism, white supremacy, bigotry and acts of terrorism not only at the University of Northern Colorado, but on every campus across the nation because like Martin Luther King said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” It is not only my goal, but the collective goal of UNC’s Student Senate to ensure that every student feels welcome, included, cared for and safe on campus. So know that you have a resource in us, and let’s work together this year to combat hate. Not only is Student Senate a resource, but there are a vast amount of resources throughout campus like the cultural centers, Women’s Resource Center, the Counseling Center, Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, Veterans Services and many more.
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to unite around these issues so that our voices are heard loud and clear. Without students there is no university. Sometimes I think we believe that as students we have little to no power, but in reality we can exert a great deal of power if we unite and fight together in productive ways. I think Maya Angelou said best, “hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” I condemn any act of racism, violence and hate on and around our campus. Hate is in no way beneficial to the growth of anyone. We’ve come a long way since the days of slavery and Jim Crow laws, but as we’ve recently witnessed the hate and terror that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. There are still a lot of social injustices to be dealt with. I recently joined over a hundred Student Body Presidents from across the country in releasing a jointstatement surrounding the acts of terror that took place
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The recent white supremacy rally at the University of Virginia shouldn’t be an eye opener for anyone, but it definitely is a reminder that this can happen right on our campus too. The aim of college institutions should not only be to educate students in specific concentrations, but to also provide students with a healthy environment where their opinions, beliefs and ideas can be safely shared. Everyone has their own beliefs and opinions, so instead of demeaning a person for their beliefs, we should seek to understand how we can grow in listening, respecting, and having healthy discourse with people of opposite viewpoints. As young people, we must realize how powerfully important our voices are, and we must utilize that power to its fullest potential. This includes engaging with our local, state and national government. We need to call
and lobby our representatives, unite and rally around our administrative buildings, and bring valuable ideas to the table. Sadly, saying how much you hate the President isn’t going to solve many issues. As Student Body President, I will support every effort of my peers using their voices to fight for what they believe in, and I vow to show no bias towards those efforts in which I do not personally agree with. As a leader on campus, I strive to make sure that every student feels welcomed, included, and accepted for who they are because we live in a world of differences, and surprisingly it is our differences that truly unite us. So what I will not support and what I will fight against, is hate. I will meet with administrators on campus and whoever else that I need to, and I will do all that I can within my power to ensure that our campus is safe-guarded against hatefilled violence. I will bring together students on campus
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August 21, 2017 • The Mirror
Solar eclipse eclipses first day of class
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The eclipse will peak at 11:47 a.m. on Aug. 21 By Jason Keller News Editor Aug. 21 marks the first day of classes at UNC, and it’s also the day when the moon is set to eclipse the sun. Known to many Eclipse Chasers as “The Great American Eclipse,” Monday’s solar eclipse is the first one of its kind in the U.S. since 1979, in that it’s a total solar eclipse. Viewers will see the silhouette of the moon cross in front of the sun for a time, partially or totally obscuring it. Those who are in what’s called “The Path of Totality” will get to see a full solar eclipse, where the moon completely blocks out the sun, darkening the land for a time. According to greatamericaneclipse.com, 12.25 million people live inside the path of totality, which is a 70-mile-wide strip, stretching from Oregon to South Carolina. Greeley is not in the path of totality, but nearby Casper, Wyoming is. A search of Airbnb reveals eclipse watching prices as high as $1,000. Expedia reports that most of their rooms, while at premium prices, are all sold out. Vox’s interactive eclipse map shows that while Greeley just barely skirts the path of totality, the city will see a partial solar eclipse, with up to 95 percent coverage. The eclipse
begins at 10:24 a.m., and will reach a peak at 11:47 that morning. The Michener Library will be hosting an eclipse viewing party from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 21 out in front of the library. Eclipse glasses will be handed out during that time for safe viewing. While it may seem logical to assume that during an eclipse, it’s safe to look directly at the sun, this is not the case, according to NASA’s website. It’s still just as harmful to look directly at the sun during an eclipse as it is to look at the sun unobscured. To safely view the sun, a pair of specialized eclipse glasses are needed. UNC’s Michener LIbrary will be handing them out for free, but supplies are limited. A pinhole viewer can be used to indirectly view the eclipse as it happens. Also important to note is that it’s unsafe to attempt to take pictures of the eclipse with a camera, The Verge reports. Attempting to do so without a filter could damage sensitive camera components. Many social media users have implied that they will be skipping the first day of classes, because the next total solar eclipse won’t occur again until November of 2049. Some professors have canceled class so that their students can view the eclipse.
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August 21, 2017 • The Mirror
UNC Oak Gallery gets a makeover By Erika Siebring Arts Editor To kick-off fall 2017, frothy, LSD hallucinationlike creations and the smell of aerosol spray paint will not only intoxicate viewers but literally entrap them. Artist Dylan Gebbia-Richards has spent the summer as a resident at UNC, engaging the community and renting out Guggenheim Hall’s Mariani Gallery for his latest, most ambitious piece. Hailing from Boulder, Colorado but having pieces displayed in New York, Gebbia-Richards has spent months in his college-based studio constructing his magnum opus. From the mind that has envisioned and created numerous technicolor, foamtextured sculptures comes a piece called “Echo,” premiering to UNC students and the community later this week. According to UNC’s School of Art and Design website, “Echo” will be a large
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Dylan Gebbia-Richards’ piece “Eclipse” is showcased at the Boulder Muesum of Contemporary art in 2017.
oval-shaped structure with varying curved panel walls lining the inside, inspired by crashing waves. Serving as a life-size form of expression, the “4,128 pounds of melted wax and vibrant pigment” will no doubt exemplify Gebbia-Richards’ forte and immerse viewers in the artist’s own unique mindset. Other works by Gebbia-Richards either mirror a thick slice of bubbling tar, such as his 2016
piece “Communication,” or the radiant beauty of Caribbean Sea coral, uch as ones entitled “Eclipse,” and “Suspended.” Also finishing their UNC summer term are artists Pat Milbery and Andrew Bablo, having spent a month practicing their respective street art and apparel design talents on Crabbe Hall. One of Milbery’s specialities is murals, and his past
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Pat Milbery’s use of shape and color is illustrated in one of the interior murals.
ones have included vibrant, geometric-shaped settings, as well as a mix of inspired cartoons and animals; his work has been featured in bars, breweries, and other businesses all over Denver.
Bablo’s prior work with murals has emphasized the relationship between art and text, using different fonts and eclectic colors to showcase different businesses. The collision of these
unique minds has left a never-before-seen splatter of creativity all over the Oak Room Gallery, personalized to fit the hall’s own characteristics and vibe. The contemporary-style mural will be unveiled alongside Gebbia-Richards’ “Echo,” allowing students from each corner of campus to experience a taste of different imaginative perspectives. While “Echo” will only be on display until Dec. 11, Milbery and Bablo’s joint gift to UNC will be permanently on display inside the Crabbe Hall lobby for generations of students to enjoy. The gallery party showcasing all three guests will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Guggenheim Hall. Along with music, food and drinks, UNC alumnus Sean Nichols will giveaway “gallery swag” to the first 150 guests, including screenprinted T-shirts and tote bags.
Artem ex machina: Technology’s impact on the changing world of art By Davis Gebore Arts Reporter When photography was born over 175 years ago, some saw it as the mortal enemy of art. But in reality, the invention of photographs greatly influenced art over the coming years and gave rise to numerous art forms that characterize the entire 20th century. With the constant intrusion of computers, gadgets and cell phones now in our daily lives, the bond be-
tween technology and art has become nearly inseparable. With simple access to an internet connection, the hierarchy of knowledge that once existed between different classes of citizens has dissolved. Now artwork and literature that was typically reserved for those of higher economic status can be examined, appreciated and analyzed by almost anyone. This means nearly everybody now has the tools and resources to create their own artwork, rather than solely
the elite. Comparing the effect that photography had on artwork in the past with today’s technology, it’s clear to see how websites like Facebook and Instagram can have huge influence on modern artists. But might there also be some negative aspects to be found in art’s relationship with technology? An artist today will often make available online every image they have ever created, making it a convenient choice for people to stay at
home and view the artwork instead of going out to visit a gallery in person. Art galleries offer a chance for people to engage with each other face-to-face, warm bodies in the same room, and if this isn’t happening anymore then the community of artists and collectors could suffer. Traditionally, artists would go to a gallery with their portfolio and the gallery would decide if their work was good enough to display or not. Now artists
can simply use the internet to exhibit and display their work themselves, making it more important than ever for artists to create a strong business model. Without being able to rely as much on a traditional art gallery, learning how to market yourself as an artist has become extremely important. Technology has forever changed the way that art is produced, distributed, marketed and even preserved. “I think technology has had a huge impact on the
Arts both in negative and positive ways,” Pam Campanaro, UNC’s director of galleries, said. “On one hand, technology has given birth to a whole new genre of art. Technology and the internet has become a medium for artists to communicate their ideas.
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» continued from page 6 It also allows them to disperse and share their ideas, concepts, and forms with the masses.” “It is challenging however, to see exhibitions moving to an online-only forum. As a director and curator with interests in commissioning site-specific works by emerging artists, I need that emphasis on the physical, real-life engagement with a space. Putting a show or work solely online negates the need for a physical exhibition space,” Campanaro said. Campanaro’s point highlights the importance of viewing artwork in person
instead of through a computer screen. It is often believed that viewing artwork online is like looking at it through a pair of dirty glasses, or perhaps under water. In order to truly get a feel for a painting, it’s subtleties and the presence it creates, it’s agreed that the work should be viewed in person. But the fact is that the Internet has removed geographic barriers between artistic communities. It’s possible to explore and dissect paintings, drawings and sculptures from all over the world, making it easy to draw inspiration from anywhere. For someone like Campanaro who curates artwork for a living, this can add dimensions to her work
Arts & Culture • Page 7 which would otherwise be impossible. “Social media platforms, particularly Instagram, allow me to see work all across the world. I’ve curated artists into exhibitions by seeing their work online and facilitating online studio visits via Skype or Google Video,” said Campanaro. Chance Hendrix, a senior studying art and design, gets a chance to work with some of the most advanced technology used to create art today during a normal day of class. “I mostly use Adobe programs like Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign and work with a Wacom tablet which allows artists and designers to draw their work and transfer it straight to a computer,”
Hendrix said. The development of technology and art continue to affect students like Hendrix whose future career might depend on the subject. “I am a very traditional artist in the fact that I draw everything on a sketch pad or paper before I scan it into a computer and finish the work. So in essence, I am not losing touch with traditional media but also applying new technology and techniques into my work,” Hendrix said. But what does this mean then, for the future of technology, art and art galleries? Future shifts in the art world could come from corners of the tech universe like virtual reality. Virtual reality is a relatively new advancement
which lets users escape to a different reality through the use of a headset that resembles a pair of goggles. With the help of Google and various museums, virtual reality users can already stream 3-dimensional imagery from galleries around the globe straight into these headsets. In fact, many artistic pioneers have even created virtual reality exhibitions which can actually be found inside some museums. The Jewish Museum in New York, for example, has been home to an exhibit by French designer Pierre Chareau, featuring a virtual reality component where it transports users to an actual house in Paris which Chareau designed himself. Mark Fetkewicz leads the
graphic design program at UNC and has witnessed first hand the immense effects of new technology on his work. “Graphic design is essentially a social communication apparatus. It’s how we connect, inspire, educate and inform,” Fetkewicz said. “The method and aesthetic construct is evolutionary and reliant on cultural and technological context. As technologies mutate or advance, so too does our visual and verbal form.”
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August 21, 2017 • The Mirror
Brand new Brand New: An Album Review Jason Keller News Editor It’s been a relatively quiet eight years for Rock/ Emo icons Brand New. Since their 2009 release of Daisy, the four-piece rock band has laid low. Post-Daisy, they’ve only added a few demos and reworks to their library, surprising absolutely nobody. They went on tour with Modest Mouse in 2016, and played a couple of their albums in full, prompting fans to speculate whether or not Brand New was calling it quits. They could have just quietly faded away into the background noise of the bustling music industry if they wanted. Their legacy is secure. Deja Entendu gave them commercial success with anxious anthems like “Sic Transit,” or tear jerking ballads like “The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot.” And then there was their 2006 follow up to Deja Entendu, The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me, which has widely been recognized as one of the most influential and important albums in alternative rock by music critics and writers alike. If they just stopped all together, they would have left nobody unsatisfied. Then earlier in the week, Brand New launched a very limited (we’re talking 500 copies total) mail pre-order event that sold out almost instantly. Those who were quick enough to snag a pre-order got a mysterious CD with a single, hour-long track on it, titled “44.5902N104.7146W.” That long winded song (whose
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Brand New’s fifth stuio album “Science Fiction” dropped on Aug. 18 after years of silence. In it, listeners will find a diverse arrangement of new sounds, while the band still holds true to their signature tone.
title points towards Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming) would become their new album. With 12 tracks clocking in at just over an hour of music, and the pressure of having to outdo TDAGARIM weighing on their shoulders, Brand New officially released their fifth album, Science Fiction, on Aug. 18. How does it sound? Will it disappoint their legion of rabid fans? Will is score critical and commercial success like their other works?
The answers to these questions are as follows: Great, no and yes. Peppered with washedout samples from dated documentaries about dream interpretation and psychoanalysis, Brand New’s Science Fiction breaks new ground for the band by looking back at their 17 year history and pulling from their contemporaries. When you listen to Science Fiction, you’re getting a little of Brand New’s everything. Some pop-punk, some
brooding emo, some selfflagellating post-hardcore, it’s all there, spread evenly throughout the record, pushed up next to some borrowed sounds that have found a home on Science Fiction. S pread across 61 minutes, we hear influences from their touring partners Modest Mouse in the form of jarring, shouted choruses, and finally a baritone delivery of the lines “At the bottom of the ocean, fish won’t judge you for your thoughts,”
on the track “Same Logic/ Teeth” which sounds like it could have come from Isaac Brock himself. I think I even hear a trumpet playing somewhere in the song. Influence from bands like The Mars Volta and Radiohead are even finding homes on Science Fiction, making their mark on tracks like “137” and “451.” And though reviews are still in the works by most major outlets, it comes as no surprise that Billboard’s Chris Payne has given Brand New’s latest
effort a place among other modern rock titans such as Radiohead, Talk Talk, Swans and The Fall. Overall though, I will say this: The tone of Science Fiction is dark. Not that Brand New hasn’t already been out drinking with their inner demons, but Science Fiction offers listeners a dark trek through their discography, arming you only with frontman Jesse Lacey’s often cryptic lyrics to find your way towards the eight-anda-half minute closer “Batter Up.” The track strums along, lorded over by dreamy, often melancholy vocals, backed by heavy, almost gunshotlike drum arrangements. The final track, and what may be the last song of Brand New’s nearly 20-year-long career, isn’t a ladder leading out of Science Fiction’s dark corridors. It’s more like a hand gently keeping you under the water, if only for Lacey to let a piece of himself die. This is the first of what we hope to be many album reviews in the redesigned Mirror. If you have anything you’d like us to look at, or if you’re interested in submitting a review, please reach out at arts@uncmirror. com.
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Northern Colorado alum shines bright in Denver Broncos preseason games Former Bears quarterback Kyle Sloter throws 47 yard touchdown to Isaish McKezie in the Broncos first preseason game against the Chicago Bears By Brittany Riley Sports Editor In the Denver Broncos first preseason game of the 2017-2018 season, Northern Colorado alum and free agent pick Kyle Sloter got to show fans what he can do. On Thursday night, the Broncos travelled to Chicago to take on the Bears. Following rough starts by assumed starter Trevor Siemian and backup Paxton Lynch, Sloter took to the field for the fourth quarter.
Sloter went five for six for 94 yards in the lone quarter he played. Sloter was also the only Bronco to throw a touchdown pass when he connected with rookie wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie for a 47 yarder. In Saturday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, Sloter had another stellar performance with a 100 percent completion rating for 50 yards. Despite Sloter’s impressive performance in the first
two preseason games, coach Vance Joseph said the starting and backup positions still belong to Siemian and Lynch. Stay up to date on Kyle Sloter and the Broncos on our website, uncmirror.com.
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Northern Colorado alum Kyle Sloter is fighting for a spot on the Denver Broncos roster.
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August 21, 2017 • The Mirror
Northern Colorado Volleyball takes down Wyoming The Bears open their 50th season with a win Staff Report sports@uncmirror.com The Bears unofficially opened their 2017 campaign with a 3-1 exhibition victory over the University of Wyoming. The teams traded set wins in the early going, but Northern Colorado became the more consistent team in the later sets and got a strong performance from senior Alex Kloehn to help seal the victory. Set 1 was close early, but the Bears kept just ahead of Wyoming’s pace and strung together four of five points to lead 16-10, at which point Wyoming called a timeout in an attempt to stop the momentum. After the timeout, Northern Colorado continued to play well at the net and took a 19-11 lead. Kourtney Lockey served for the set at 24-14, but lost a long point. Then Wyoming’s Lily Austin hit a long serve out of bounds to give the Bears the edge, 25-15. Wyoming came back with a strong start to the second set, jumping out to a 9-6 lead and forcing the Bears to call their first timeout. The Bears could not muster a comeback, though, after trailing 21-12. Hailey McArdle served with Wyoming leading 24-16 but her serve hit the top of the net as it went over, giving the Bears an easier chance to put it away. UNC also won the next pair of points but the lead was too great to overcome and the Cowgirls won, 25-17. The third set was tied at 10, but the Bears won seven
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Senior Alex Kloehn led the team with 14 kills against Wyoming.
of the next eight points to go up 17-11. Leading 24-18, Michaela Nelson served and Kloehn closed it out with a kill, assisted by Daisy Schultz. In the fourth set, Northern Colorado was struggling to find rhythm and called a timeout trailing 8-3. After the regroup, the Bears rebounded and kept the game
within reach until a solo block by Taylor Muff tied the game at 14-14. The teams traded points until the Bears separated themselves to lead 22-19, eventually gaining match point after another Muff block. They closed out the final set 25-20. Kloehn played well for the Bears and led all players
with 14 kills. Lockey also added 12 kills, while sophomore Sarah Wyland and Kloehn had four blocks each, and Muff added two solo blocks in the final set to help the Bears keep the momentum in the match. Madi Fields led all players with 17 digs and Taylor Els led the Bears in that statistic with 14.
“The match didn’t flow or look pretty but we were able to play gritty at times and get the win,” said coach Lindsey Oates. “Going forward, we will be looking for our veteran players to step up and do even more. We certainly have a lot of room for improvement but this was a good match for us because
(Wyoming) presented some things we haven’t dealt with before.” The Bears will be back in action at Bank of Colorado Arena when the regular season begins with a match against Central Florida on August 25.
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School has kicked off and soon football will too Northern Colorado prepares for a rough few weeks leading into conference play By Brittany Riley Sports Editor School is back in session which means back to class, meals at dining halls, spending time with friends and Northern Colorado football. The Bears open the 20172018 season on Saturday September 2 at Nottingham Field against College of Idaho. It all starts before the game with the Third Annual Bears, Brews, and Bites. Fans can make their way to the Pepsi Fan Fest starting at 11
am to take part in the festivities with local brewery samples restaurant sponsors samples. Tickets for Bears, Brews, and Bites are $10 with a game ticket. The concession stands inside Nottingham Field have some new items this year alongside the old favorites. Also new to Nottingham is the Bear Tunnel where the team will enter the field. Following the exciting home opener with College of Idaho, UNC is set for a tough few weeks. On September 9 the
Bears travel to Gainesville for a showdown with the Gators. The last non-conference game will take place in Boulder on September 16 when the Bears take on the Buffs. Nottingham Field will see hear the Bears roar again on September 23 to start Big Sky play against the Idaho State Bengals. Catch highlights from every Bears game on our website, uncmirror.com. uncbears.com
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