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Alyssa Duran, left, a freshman biology major, walks with her parents and Jeni Gooch, a sophomore music education major, Thursday on campus.

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Students receive help moving in from staff, resident assistants KRISTEN MARTIN news@uncmirror.com

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Daniel Harmon, a junior psychology major, unpacks his belongings and settles into his new dorm the first move-in day, Thursday. Many students continued to move into the dorms throughout the weekend.

As another school year began, masses of incoming students made the annual arrival Thursday all over campus. To help the vast amount of newcomers, stations of faculty and staff at the main entrances of the University Center were set up, as well as information booths found all over campus. “This was coordinated by the Dean of Students to have us posted at the entrances to help students take care of those last few errands and also for us to

“I feel like I have a leg up on answer any questions they may have,” said Mindy Marshall, getting the feel of the campus, especially west campus,” said director of admissions. All throughout the campus Ethan Miller, a freshman psynear the residence halls, stu- chology major. “Lead On has dents in the Lead On program also been a great opportunity to helped new students move in, make new friends.” Although accompanied moving to colby shopping lege is typically carts donated by Home an exciting Depot. experience, “We just go there are still around and ask some apprestudents if they hensive feelneed help with ings among their stuff,” new students. said Megan Freshman Beyer, a soph- — Anna Spring, a freshman vocal major, omore busiAnna Spring, vocal major ness major. said, “I am Students in excited to get Lead On had to move in the to know my roommate and suitweekend before the other stu- emates, but I’m also nervous dents. During the week prior to about jumping into classes and the rest of the residents living getting used to campus.” on campus, Lead On members Jami Murphy, an undeclared were trained to help students freshman, said she had to move and learned more about the university. See Arrival, Page 3

I am excited to get to know my roommate and suitemates, but I am also nervous about jumping into classes and getting used to the campus.

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Expectations of college range from excitement to nervous Arrival from Page 2

into her dorm a week early because of her job. “It’s been boring because my roommate has not moved in, but my RA has made me feel welcome so far,” Murphy said. “I am really looking forward to the entire experience of being in college.” Kaitlin Spring, a sophomore biology major and transfer student, said she was eager to get started at UNC, but was still trying to get acclimated to the new atmosphere of the campus. “I am excited about getting involved on campus, but anxious to get used to the size of this campus,” she said. “I came from a small private university from Florida.”

In addition to checking students into their rooms, resident assistants helped and encouraged new students to get acquainted with the campus. “We RAs work hard campus-

wide to set up activities for students to participate in,” said Kasey Erdman, a junior elementary education major and a resident assistant. “We encourage students to come with us to

those events and are there as connections for new students. You’d be surprised at how helpful just a smile and a ‘hello’ can help a frightened freshman or encourage a returning student.”

Lead On is a freshman student-oriented program that teaches students how to become leaders in the UNC community. The application process accepts 100 students.

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Time spent improving UNC campus pays off In the last four years, UNC has made a strong effort to beautify its campus. The hard work from the maintenance crews has made the university stunningly vivid and attractive. With enrollment increasing every year since 2008, the gambit of spending money to facelift the university’s image has paid off. Also, the overall cleanliness of the campus makes those colorful features stand out even more. The improvements give the university a good reputation in the eyes of visiting students who will have only

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the past few years. When prominent members in the UNC community saw how higher education in Colorado was about to get significant funding cuts, they set out to illuminate all the university has to offer; making the campus look better has helped make this possible. A great deal of respect needs to be paid to the Facilities Management at UNC, as well as the others who contributed to the beautification process. Contact Facilities Management today to learn about how you can help by participating in the Adopt a Spot program.

Construction of mosque near ground zero creates heated debate Jessica GATES

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artwork of students and impressive design plans come to fruition energize the land that was once in need of attention. The first visit freshmen make to UNC will mostly be remembered by academic, social and other priorities. But how the campus looked will also be seared into the prospective student’s memory. If students don’t feel like their campus is nice looking or has a welcome feel, it may cause some uncertainty in the decision to come here. The aesthetics also give the university a more professional look — a sign that the campus has matured in

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good things to say about their host school. Maintaining a campus any student would be proud of is one of the best ways the University of Northern Colorado can ensure a continuous flow of incoming students. UNC in August 2006: a sprawling field of dead grass rests shoulder-toshoulder with the meager foliage in front of McCowen Hall. The campus looks decent, but there was nothing that would merit a second look. There’s no paint on the walls of the 11th Avenue tunnel or cutting-edge architecture. It’s all vanilla. Today, detailed flower beds, the

City nearly a decade ago. Supporters and opponents of the proposed Islamic mosque to be built about two blocks from ground zero have all voiced their views on the matter loud and clear. Recent rallies in NYC have given both parties an arena to fuel on their differences of opinions and, in many cases, their anger and hatred. Recent polls show that most Americans oppose the project in

its planned location. It would be nothing less than shocking if polls showed otherwise. Americans are fairly predictable people. It’s easy to hold a strong opinion about the subject and perhaps even easier to tout off reasons one might hold that opinion. Especially if those reasons are nothing more than those the majority cites to support the argument opposing the building of the mosque. Some enlightenment: The mosque is actually part of an Islamic community center that supports moderate Islam. As UNC junior and computer information science major Jorge Ramirez recently said, “It's no more a mosque than a hospital is a church because of the chapel in it.” Furthermore cultural and religious diversity are fundamentals

of not only the USA’s history, but of many Americans own backgrounds. To claim religious freedom for oneself and deny it to others is simply contradictory. Members of the Islamic faith are entitled to the same religious freedoms that America was founded on and still boasts. “The American experiment with freedom and religious liberty would not have been unique if it was easy and would not have survived without brave decisions to sustain it,” said the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank, in a recently issued statement on the subject. Lastly, feelings involved in this debate are merely that. Feelings don’t prove any connection between the possible construction of a mosque and the tragic events of 9/11. Many say building a mosque

near ground zero is an insensitive act and is disrespecting the memory of those who were killed in 9/11 and family members of the victims. Is it not also insensitive to automatically associate mosques with the murders of 9/11? It needs to be remembered, as President Obama said, that alQaeda is responsible for the events of 9/11, not the Islamic people as a whole nor those who practice the religion. By no means should the events of 9/11 ever be forgotten, nor should the grounds or the people who lost their lives ever be disrespected. But perhaps a greater tribute to their sacrifice is love and religious tolerance rather than blind hatred. — Jessica Gates is a senior journalism major and a reporter for The Mirror.

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Internet photo hoax gives alumna national recognition

production was just goofing around and having a good time. “I first heard of the job on a website called Actors Access,” From sneezing pandas to she said during a phone interpoorly covered ballads, short clips on the Internet have view Friday. Porterfield also said she thinks become extremely popular since the birth of websites like it’s amusing how much people are YouTube. The boom of brief, talking about the joke. She said she hilarious, embarrassing and never expected the photos to earn exciting footage has opened the her such recognition. “I’m shocked; I am completedoor for many to disseminate ly stunned, and I can’t believe creative ideas. it,” she said. “I For UNC don’t even alumna Elyse think it’s really Porterfield, viral hit me yet. It’s fame was surreal.” achieved with — Elyse Porterfield, a UNC Porterfield the small role of alumna and the “I Quit” girl took the picsending a series tures Aug. 6. of photos to her boss that said she was quitting. And by the end of the week, she The pictorial was a work-for-hire was a national sensation. Jimmy Kimmel even did a parjob photographed by ody of the hoax on his show. www.thechive.com, a website As far as the hoax, she said she that compiles photos, videos and would definitely do something other kinds of entertainment. Most viewers who saw the clip like this again. “It was just like a fun job,” believed it was real, until Porterfield came clean three days she said. “I never thought of it as later on The Chive with a new a big hit.” As for her acting career, slide show. Porterfield was a musical the- Porterfield said she just coma pictorial with ater major who acted in pleted University of Northern Colorado www.askmen.com Just as Tiger Woods proproductions “Titanic,” “Chess” Nike golf clubs, and “Twelfth Night.” She was also motes part of the New York and Los Porterfield said the hoax with markers and dry-erase boards Angeles showcase. She said the hoax took about has earned her a sponsorship two hours and that a lot of the with EXPO markers. She said ERIC HEINZ news@uncmirror.com

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she will do a photo shoot for one of the company’s charitable events. She has also had time to fraternize with other well-known actors and cinema notables. Her fame has put her into the company of Hollywood names like filmmaker Kevin Smith and “The Hangover” star Ken Long. “It’s what I love to do,” she said. “It’s funny because you kind of get a rush from it, and I love the experience and meeting new people.” Advice Porterfield gives to aspiring actors and actresses is to take advantage of anything that comes his or her way. “I would say never pass up a good opportunity,” she said. “I dealt with a lot of rejection — even when I was at UNC. If it’s something you really want to do, don’t

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UNC alumna Elyse Porterfield holds one of the signs made after the hoax. Porterfield gained much recognition after the photo shoot. The joke was constructed and published by www.thechive.com.

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Turner, Harrison halls open to showcase summer renovations JESSICA GATES news@uncmirror.com This summer, UNC’s campus was abuzz with the sounds of construction as renovation projects were underway. The construction included the second phase and completion of the Turner Hall improvements, as well as the first phase of the Harrison Hall renovations. According to a news release from Housing Operations, the Turner Hall renovations this summer included a remodeled lobby, a conference room, a kitchen facility, a student lounge area and a game room. In addition, new student lounges were created on each floor, laundry facilities were added to every third floor, and wireless connectivity was enhanced. These amenities completed

the Turner renovations that began in the summer of 2009 with the first phase, which completely redesigned and updated all of the student suites, making Turner Hall a modern, spacious and desirable place to live on campus. “I’m most excited about how much more it’s going to facilitate community and how much the residents are going to like it,” said John Pherson, a junior business and economics major and resident assistant for the 11th floor of Turner Hall. “It’s much more conducive to meeting people.” The first phase of the Harrison Hall renovations began this summer, which started with the south wing makeover. According to the news release, the renovations included repainting, furniture replacement, new doors with card

access locks, new light fixtures and new carpeting to replace the tile flooring found only in Harrison. The second phase will be completed next summer with similar updates planned for the north wing. Brad Shade, the director of Housing Operations, said both of these projects are a result of a West Campus Housing Study from 2005, which identified the major residence hall deficiencies that needed to be addressed throughout campus. “Turner and Harrison both had needs that could be addressed with renovations, as we were able to bring both halls up to today’s standards,” Shade said. “Both had original furniture, lighting and layouts from the ’60s that desperately needed to be updated.” Turner Hall renovations were

a $7.9 million bond-funded project, and Harrison Hall is a $2.1 million project funded by bond funds and with surplus auxiliary enterprise funds. Shade said the renovations will give residents a much greater ability to succeed as students. “If the students are happy, Mom and Dad are happy, which relates to a happy administration,” said Jimmy Mock, the project coordinator of Construction Services. “You can’t go wrong providing a great

place for the kids to live and play.” Shade also said the entire campus community benefits from having clean and attractive facilities that meet the needs of today’s students. “We want our halls to be a source of pride that will be yet another reason to come to UNC and stay (here),” Shade said. “The bottom line is that we take a great deal of pride in the halls, the services and the people that we employ to provide the best living experience possible.”

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One of the new lounges in Turner Hall, which were added to each floor. Both Turner and Harrison halls underwent major renovations during the summer to accommodate the community among residents.

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Fall bizzare attracts wave of students, community organizations CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com Packed under the humid tents, students met with members of clubs and campus organizations to exchange greetings during the Fall Bizzare Sunday on west campus. Affiliates of the Bizzare provided free food and giveaways to those in attendance, as well as information on the different clubs or organizations that they represented.

Many UNC organizations were there, including Greek life, Student Senate, GBLTA and the campus Cultural Centers. Many student clubs were also there, as well as several stores and businesses in the community to get their names out and letting students know what is available to them. Amanda Grassello, a junior anthropology major who is the promotions manager with UNC Radio, said she saw a lot of interest

from students. “I think it’s really good because a lot of new students, or even older UNC students, get to see what the school has to offer,” Grassello said. “I’ve had sophomores or juniors come to our booth and not even know UNC had a radio station. I think it’s a great idea.” Tyler Barnes, a sophomore music education major, also said he thought the Bizzare was good for student interest. Barnes is a member of the UNC Fencing Club and said he was glad to see so much enthusiasm at the event. “We have recruited quite a few people — around 20 or so — which is really nice,” Barnes said. “This is kind of like advertising. Everybody walks by, looks around and can pick out what looks fun. Whether they’re really keen on doing it or just interested, it gets you out.” In addition to word-of-mouth promotion about the club, Barnes said he also enjoyed the Bizzare as

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Students and guests peruse the multiple tables and attractions at the 2010 Fall Bizarre Sunday afternoon on west campus. Attendees were treated to free food, giveaways and information about campus organizations. a patron — attending and seeing the other clubs. Elyzabeth Mansfield, a sophomore psychology major, said she liked hearing what the different booths has to offer. “It’s good to see what’s going

on here on campus and around Greeley,” she said. “Sometimes, it’s easy to forget about the different clubs that are going on here on campus. This is a nice reminder, and really good for freshmen. It’s always good to keep in touch.”

Ceremony sparks start of classes JESSICA GATES news@uncmirror.com Convocation, a collegiate tradition that recognizes the start of every student’s pursuit of college education, marked the beginning of UNC’s 2010-11 school year on Friday. The ceremonies began with See Convocation, Page 11

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Bears open title defense with sweep Volleyball team defeats alumnae in scrimmage to kick off 2010 season CHARLIE CHARBONNEAU sports@uncmirror.com

The UNC volleyball team played together for the first time since losing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, winning 3-0 in the Blue and Gold Alumni Match Saturday at the ButlerHancock Sports Pavilion. The University of Northern Colorado defeated the alumnae 25-14, 25-20, 25-9 en route to a straight set victory. Sophomore outside hitter Kelley Arnold had 11 kills and 11 digs, and senior outside hitter Ashley Lichtenberg had 10 kills and three digs in the win. “Including our alums is awesome,” head coach Lyndsey Benson said. “They’re the ones that built this program, and there are some legends on that side of

the net. It’s exciting to have them back and honor them.” The Bears got off to a sluggish start, making mistakes and allowing the alumnae to take advantage. After an alumnae point to tie the first game at nine, UNC went on a 10-1 run to take a 20-10 lead before ending the game on a kill by Arnold. “I think the team did great. We really focused on things we’d been working on in practice,” Arnold said. “It’s a lot of fun to be able to be back in the gym again.” The alumnae continued to fight hard in the second set, keeping up with the Bears to tie the set at 20 until another kill by Arnold put UNC ahead for good. In the third set, the Bears started to show signs of the team that won the Big Sky Conference

Tournament last year. UNC overpowered the alumnae in the final set, cruising to a 25-9 victory and a 3-0 sweep. “We were very excited to play, especially from last season, to show everybody that last season wasn’t just a fluke,” junior defensive specialist Amanda Arterburn said. “We want to carry on the legacy of the UNC volleyball team.” The Bears are back in action at 6 p.m. Friday, when they take on Cincinnati in the San Diego State Tournament in California.

Home Opener: Air Force 7 p.m., Aug. 31 Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion

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UNC senior outside hitter Julie Stephenson prepares to serve the ball in the team’s scrimmage against a squad of alumnae on Saturday. The current Bears won the match in a sweep.

Football team’s offense beginning to take shape PARKER COTTON sports@uncmirror.com

Despite numerous practices since the end of last season, it is still not clear which quarterback will lead the UNC football team into the new season that starts Sept. 4 at home against Adams State. Four quarterbacks — sophomore Matt Baca, redshirt freshman Cameron Deen, redshirt freshman Seth Lobato, and junior Dylan Orms — are all in the mix to be the starter, but some are in a better position than others. Lobato missed out on spring

practices after transferring from the University of Colorado, and Orms is the only quarterback of the group who saw the field last season. Based on his limited playing time, Orms may be the leader at this point, but head coach Scott Downing said there is still a lot to figure out. “They’ve all had very good individual practices at times,” Downing said. “There’s been times where two or three practices in a row, a guy will shine and totally dominate things. But they’ve all been pretty solid so far.” First-year offensive coordina-

tor Greg Peterson said the offensive line has performed exceptionally in offseason practices. “Starting in the spring, those guys were the most improved of any position group on offense,” Peterson said of the offensive line. “And what I mean by that is they picked things up faster and accelerated their level of play faster than any other position, and they were way ahead of us coming out of spring football.” A lot of the credit for preparing the offensive line so well has gone to Brad Bedell, the offensive line coach who joined the team in the spring.

“I know that coach Bedell has been a great addition to our team, and our offensive line loves working with him,” Orms said. “And truly, I don’t think we’ve had a better offensive line since I’ve been here.” In the end, though, the offensive line needs a quarterback to protect, and there is a lot of competition for that spot. “It’s been a good battle this whole summer, and hopefully it will be decided pretty soon,” Baca said. Downing said the decision will be made at the right time by the entire offensive coaching staff.

“Everybody wants to put a timetable on things,” Downing said. “You put a timetable when you’re making a cake, not when you’re making a football team.” Peterson said the team expects to be very competitive this year, regardless of which quarterback takes the reins. “There’s been some great competitive situations, and we are becoming a better football team, and we’re becoming a tougher-minded football team,” Peterson said. “And we can go out and play hard every snap of every game. And that’s what Bears football will be like this fall.”

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Bears take out AFA, start season 2-0 BEN WARWICK sports@uncmirror.com

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UNC freshman midfielder Tara Rickenbach (19) and Air Force forward Megan Dozier attempt to run down the ball in the Bears’ 20 win over AFA on Sunday at Jackson Soccer Stadium.

The UNC women’s soccer team shut out the Air Force Falcons at home Sunday, 2-0. The team improved to 2-0 on the year, while Air Force fell to 1-1. Soccer Junior midfielder Kimmie Feidler scored on a header in the upper left corner of the goal in the 29th minute, and junior forward Ariel Cook scored on a penalty kick less than 10 minutes later. “We had a couple of great chances in the first half and some really good chances in the second half, and we just needed that one goal to kind of put the game away. But a win’s a win,” University of Northern Colorado

head coach Tim Barrera said. Barrera notched his 100th win as a Bear in the team’s season opener, a 2-1 victory over the Wyoming Cowgirls on Aug. 20. “A 2-0 start give us some confidence going forward, knowing that we can win,” Barrera said. As for the milestone, Barrera said he did not pay it much attention. “I had no thought in my mind,” he said. “But for the kids, it is a bit of an accomplishment.” The Bears said Feidler, who scored in the first half, gave her team the momentum it needed for the rest of the game. “I just got in there and happened to be in the right spot at the right time, I guess,” Feidler said. Soon after Feidler’s tally, Cook scored the Bears’ second goal on a penalty kick in the 36th minute off of an Air Force foul in the penalty area, which gave UNC a

2-0 lead. Any hopes of an AFA comeback were dashed two minutes later when Falcons defender Meagan Eissele was issued a red card for a handball in the box. However, Air Force goalkeeper Kelly Stambaugh kept the score at 2-0 by denying UNC freshman forward Brittany Dunn on the resulting penalty kick. As for the rest of the season, the Bears have only one thing in mind, winning. Sophomore forward Danielle Birdsall said she has one vision for the team. “It’d be nice to have an undefeated season, go undefeated at home, and just win lots of games,” Birdsall said. The UNC soccer team will take another step in trying to make that dream a reality and continue its winning ways at 7 p.m. Friday at home against Idaho.

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Convocation features prominent university figures Convocation from Page 8 the academic procession through the Cranford Park entrance gates. The air of tradition was further exemplified through full regalia, or academic dress, worn by faculty members. After the tolling of the Gunter bells, University of Northern Colorado President Kay Norton welcomed the 3,307 new students to UNC and said they are a vital part of the campus community.

“The foundation of UNC’s culture is community, one that supports our students and emphasizes individual learning,” Norton said. Norton’s husband, Mayor Tom Norton of Greeley, presented an award to the university and declared the weekend of Aug. 21 UNC Welcome Weekend. Marshall Clough, a UNC history professor, was the event’s keynote speaker. During his speech, he encouraged first-year students to

get the most out of their liberal arts education at UNC no matter what their major. “Don’t miss out on the excitement of your mind awakening to new knowledge,” Clough said. “Do not expect simple answers to complex questions.” Shanda Crowder, a second-year doctoral student and president of the Graduate Student Association, also gave students advice, saying “find something you absolutely love

to do and embrace it.” The event’s closing speaker was Student Body President Matt VanDriel, who spoke on the meaning of success and said success looks different for everyone. “You can define your vision and what success looks like for you,” VanDriel said. “Never let someone else’s vision of you take precedence over your vision for yourself. Achieve success and be true to the vision of yourself.”

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Steven Luttmann, chairman of the Faculty Senate, carries the UNC mace Sunday at Cranford Park.

Student Body President recovers from summer collision ERIC HEINZ news@uncmirror.com

After suffering mild brain contusions and being put into an induced coma, Matt VanDriel, the Student Body President, is well and has made a full recovery. Fourth of July was supposed to be another summer celebration filled with fireworks and surrounded by friends. But the festivities quickly turned into a nightmare for the student leader

and his family. That evening, Matt VanDriel, his mother Marcia VanDriel, father Bryan VanDriel and UNC alumna Stephanie South were driving on 10th Street and 59th Avenue when their car hydroplaned into the lane next to them and hit a car. He said the reason the four of them set off in the rain was because the fireworks that were shot off that night could not be seen from his home.

M a t t VanDriel and South were in the back seat while his father drove and his mother sat in VanDriel the front passenger seat. Although the car hit closest to the side South was sitting on, Matt VanDriel’s head was thrown violently into South’s shoulder,

breaking a couple ribs and two vertebrates in her neck. South was released from the hospital later in the week while Matt VanDriel stayed a few days in ICU and eventually rehabilitation. He was released after a two-week stay in the hospital. “My first memory was probably the fifth or sixth day when I was in the hospital,” Matt VanDriel said. “I was probably in a coma for three days before anything became clear.”

At the scene of the accident Matt VanDriel wasn’t breathing. He said his mother gave him CPR immediately. He also said he couldn’t remember anything leading up to the accident. “You just have to be thankful for the medicine we have and how amazing our doctors have become,” Matt VanDriel said. “If this had happened 15 or even 10 years ago, I think it would have been a very different outcome.”

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