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Senior outside hitter Kelley Arnold (17) sets the ball during Saturday’s match. The UNC volleyball team was swept by the Idaho State Bengals Saturday at ButlerHancock, which was the second time this season the Bengals defeated the Bears. The first was Sep. 21 at Idaho State, where the Bears fell 3-2.
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Students prep for upcoming job fair TESSA BYRNS news@uncmirror.com
College students are among the worst demographics hit by the economy downturn. Not only is there a shortage of jobs for college graduates depending on their field, but there are also jobs students are overqualified for when they graduate. Career Services is holding the Fall Job and Internship Fair from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday in the University Center Ballrooms. This fair is to help many unemployed students look for internships and jobs all over campus and all over the country. “Students need intern-
ships and jobs,” said Peg Griffin, the fair and event coordinator for Career Services. “Some will be looking for full-time jobs when they graduate in December, as well as in May, so Career Services will also be organizing a spring job and internships fair.” Career Services is partnering with many companies planning to attend the fair that are looking for potential employees. “Some of the companies that are involved with the fair don’t even know that they need employees, so we allow them to look for employees that they didn’t know they needed,” Griffin said. “We have companies
that are suited for all types of majors. We have companies that are suited for criminal justice, law and medical professions.” Student should prepare to talk to some of the businesses they hope to be hired by and do so in a way that leaves a good first impression. “First rule is to dress professionally,” Griffin said. “Employers like to see that the students are serious about work. Students should also research the companies of their choice and know a little about what they do. If you ask a company about what they do, the student has already made a bad first impression. Of
course, if students are just browsing and they don’t know what they would be interested in, they should ask questions and try to get a better understanding of the company.” Convenience is also vital to the fair. Companies come to the students instead of students having to look for companies that are hiring. “Start a conversation with some of the representatives of these companies,” Griffin said. “They will engage you.” Students who are looking forward to the fair are really serious about finding a job. “I need a job like I need to breathe, so this job fair is coming at just the right time,” said Stephanie Norwood, a junior journalism major. “I’d also really like to get an internship since I am a junior in col-
lege. I’d like to get a start on an actual job and actually start to know what it would be like in the chosen field I want to be a part of.” Other students already have a job so they find this fair unnecessary but likely helpful for other people. “I already have a job, but I do think it is encouraging for other students who need jobs and can’t seem to find anything,” said Michelle Elkins, a sophomore English major. “But, I would like to get an internship maybe.” There will be a total of 75 companies at the job and internship fair. Companies like Wal-Mart and Walgreens will be attending the fair, as well as jobs around campus and the community such as the Weld County Sheriff’s Office and UNC’s Monfort College of Business.
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Calendar Monday, Oct. 29 11-12:20 p.m. Semana De Los Muertos: Luncheon at the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center/ Patton House 8-10 p.m. Haunted Harrison, Harrison Hall Tuesday, Oct. 30 2-5 p.m. Fall Job & Internship Fair University Center Ballrooms 5 p.m. Semana De Los Muertos: MAS Student Alters in the University Center Panorama Room 7–8:30 p.m. Christians United for Israel Present: “Hope in the Midst of War” Ross Hall 1060 8-11 p.m. Haunted Harrison, Harrison Hall Wednesday, Oct. 31 2-4 p.m. NSSLHA’s Blanket Making for Children’s Hospital University Center Aspen A 4-8 p.m. Residence Hall Association Presents: Safe Trunk or Treat University Center Parking Lot C, south of the University Center 5-8 p.m. Semana De Los Muertos: Haunted House Cesar Chavez Cultural Center/ Patton House 7-11:00 p.m. Haunted Harrison, Harrison Hall Thursday, Nov. 1
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Regardless of costume, remember to have a safe Halloween Halloween. For cosplayers, it is a never-ending decision on what costumes they spent several hours making that they want to wear for a single day. For others, it’s a last-minute throw-together of whatever silly stuff they might have in their closet for a party they recently got invited to. Regardless of what you dress up as or why you choose the costume to wear, it’s an opportunity to be somebody you’ve never been or to dress in a way that might make you feel uncomfortable in every day life. As the meme says, “Halloween: a night where women from 14–45 can dress
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Halloween happens to fall on Wednesday this week, we urge that you follow some bits of safety advice. If you go trick or treating or out to a party, always have a friend at your side. With so many people out and about, some predators could very well be on the prowl. For those of you who are 21 or older, be sure to drink responsibly and always have a designated driver. It may be “wasted Wednesday”; however, you might have an 8 a.m. class the next morning. From all of the editors and staff at The Mirror, have a fun, festive and safe Halloween this year.
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dreds of options. Some of the editors at The Mirror are going as Disney characters. Specifically Pacha from “The Emperor’s New Groove,” or the entire cast of the ‘90s cartoon show “Doug.” (Quailman is always an option for you gents with an extra pair of tightey whities and a brown belt lying around.) Current cartoon shows have also been quite a trend this year, specifically “Adventure Time” from the Cartoon Network. You can always go as sports stars or mafia members. Countless pop culture icons will also be making appearances this year. While we all know that
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like a slut and get away with it.” Dressing in costume and taking part in the Halloween festivities has always been a sacred day for some. It gives people an opportunity to be somebody they normally aren’t. Couples have the chance to make cute cannon couples from literature and popular culture, while for single people, it provides an opportunity to spice up their every day outfits just enough to capture the eye of another single ghoul who happens to be at the same party. Lacking costume inspiration for a party this Wednesday night? Fear not. There are hun-
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dgar Allen Poe, the most famous author of the macabre this country has produced, once wrote that the most tragic event a writer can construct with his or her fiction is the murder of a young, beautiful woman. However, as evidenced by our all-encompassing media, the event that produces the most outrage, sadness and fear is the murder of a white female child — nothing garners more discussion than cases like JonBenet Ramsey, Caylee
Anthony or (now) Jessica Ridgeway. In our culture, we have constructed a commonplace that cannot be violated: Children are sacred, innocent and harmless, and anyone who transgresses this is transformed into a specter, an irredeemable monster whose destiny rests in the fires of perdition. I do not intend to challenge this assumption; I merely want to point out its existence. I imagine that enthusiastic readers or viewers of news feel pangs of sorrow upon encountering the latest — and highly publicized — details of the Ridgeway case, and as such, her alleged killer, Austin Reed Sigg, has been hopelessly vilified. I think we must consider one
thing, though: Reed, only 17 years old, is a child himself. According to The Denver Post, he came from a broken family and endured significant bullying throughout his education. As a north Denver native, I was slightly disturbed to see my hometown and all of my youthful haunts on national television, but Westminster is not the setting for a ghastly narrative. Indeed, it is a real town with real humans suffering real pains. Yes, a human being, Ridgeway, died by the hands of an older boy, but why does this murder receive so much popular attention? I think this attention results from the aforementioned commonplace.
Nevertheless, in highlighting the grisly murder and dismemberment of a child, the media tends to ignore tangible human pain and sensationalize one type of killing. We feed a type of want from terrible, horrific stories. Child murders should not get the attention they do. Instead of focusing on the gruesome and sensational, we need to ask some questions about our culture: What makes a child kill another child? Why do we derive a kind of joy from discussing cases of child murder as if they were subplots in horror films? — Ryan Lambert is a UNC GTA in the English department, a copy editor for The Mirror and is a former arts and entertainment editor at The Mirror.
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Common sense travel rules need to be abided by overseas
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rowing up in rural upstate New York, I had the luxury of convenience when it came to getting from A to B. I could hop on my bike and reach any destination in my small city of about 30,000 within a half hour, an alternative I frequently indulged in. Upon arriving at UNC last fall, I was pleased to find that Greeley was a city that could accommodate my inclination for two wheels. Unfortunately, the same is not true for Prague. Of course, I never had any ambition of transporting, or purchasing, a bike for my short time here. Now, my standard mode of transportation, disregarding my own two feet, is the tram, conceptually, a simple mechanism found in cities the world over. However, I have come to find that in terms of public transportation, the tram is its own animal. From a code of unspoken etiquette to the threat of petty theft, there is certain knowledge that one should familiarize oneself with when frequenting trams. If you are planning to study abroad in the future, especially in Europe, you can bet that trams will play a major role in the public transit of your host city. Consider this a crash course in mass transit, specifically trams.
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Alexander ARMANI-MUNN
Experiences from a UNC student studying in the Czech Republic (A continuing part in a series) First, know in advance how you are going to finance your transit. In most cities, the expense of 24hour passes can accumulate quickly. Your best option may be to get a long-term pass. In cities like Prague, London and Berlin, a month-long transit pass will pay for itself in less than two weeks. If you require a month-long pass, you will likely have to purchase it from a ticket broker. Next, do not make the mistake of assuming every service worker in Europe speaks perfect English. In many cities, especially throughout Eastern Europe, English is still uncommon among older generations. It is best to have a friend present who can translate. Or, it helps to be familiar with some basic terminology in the respective language. Third, once you have purchased your pass, never be without it. After being in Prague for almost six weeks, only on one occasion was I asked to present a transit pass. Under these circumstances, it is easy to
become complacent, and if you are like me, you may be naturally forgetful. However, the penalty for traveling without a valid pass can be severe. In Prague, the fine for a replacement ticket is 800 crowns; I paid a total 746 crowns for my month-long student pass alone. Fourth, trams are unique because they run on an individual track, usually separate from the regular flow of traffic. Still, in cities like Prague, trams comply with traffic lights and traffic stops. Therefore, the tram schedule and duration of a trip can vary, unlike other rail systems such as subways that are generally very consistent. It is best to give yourself five to 10 minutes of leeway in anticipation of traffic delays. Fifth, never let your guard down on the tram. It is not necessary to be paranoid; still, in most large cities, pickpocketing is rampant. This is especially true on trams where people pack tightly together, a condition that makes it
easy for a pickpocket to occur discretely. Always store your wallet and other valuables in a secure place, such as an interior pocket. Finally, be aware of unspoken etiquette. In reality, this does not exceed simple common courtesy, the basics being offer your seat to older or
handicapped individuals and when standing, do not obstruct the exits. In addition, when boarding the tram it is always polite to allow the people exiting to pass first. These are all simple concepts. Nevertheless, failing to recognize these precautions could result in
unfavorable consequences. — Alexander ArmaniMunn is a sophomore journalism and political science major and a reporter for The Mirror. Armani-Munn will contribute weekly columns about his study abroad experience throughout the semester.
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Holiday events offer students a safe Halloween ALICE LAMPHERE news@uncmirror.com
There is a certain spooky buzz around campus as the week begins. Halloween is fast approaching, and that means it’ll be time for people to dress up to go around to trick or treat. As always, safety is the most important factor on this highly-anticipated holiday, whether one is going to trick or treat or to take part in a haunted house. Also, considering recent events that have happened around Colorado, keeping the community safe and happy is high up on the list of how to make Halloween
a fun holiday, but there is still plenty of fun to be had around campus. The Residence Hall Association is putting on a “Safe Trunk or Treat” event on Halloween. This event will be open to the public from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday night in the C Parking Lot south of the University Center. Students as well as other community members can bring their vehicles and park them in the lot to decorate their cars for the event. “It provides a safe environment for trick or treating and general fun for the public,” said Matt Reinhardt, a member of RHA.
Beyond the Safe Trunk or Treat event, there are also Halloween games in Gordon Hall before and during the trick or treating. The residents there will be hosting fun and suitable games for kids like bobbing for apples, small pumpkin paintings, face painting and cookie decorating. “Haunted Harrison”
It provides a safe environment for trick or treating and general fun for the public.
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— Matt Reinhardt, a member of RHA
will be held in the basement of Harrison Hall, running from 7-11 p.m. Between the hours of 7 and 8 p.m., the haunted house will be child friendly, but when 8 p.m. rolls around, the level of scary will increase to better suit an older audience. There will be an admission charge of $1 or a canned food donation. Haunted Harrison will also be open from 8-11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday night. From 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesday in the Panorama Room in the UC, a scary literature reading will be held for those who wish to not partake in the haunted house.
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November 14th, 2012 “How Far Have We Come……Really? A Look into Women’s Oppression and the Pursuit for Justice The conference is free and open to all UNC students, faculty, and staff. Proposals are due on Oct. 19th and registrations are due on Oct. 26th For more information and to register or submit your proposal please visit: www.unco.edu/womensconference
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Black Men of Today host 5K for breast cancer SAMANTHA HUDSPETH news@uncmirror.com
Students, faculty and staff braved the brisk morning air Saturday for a 5K breast cancer awareness race hosted by Black Men of Today. Participants gathered at 9 a.m. outside Holmes Dining Hall to begin the race, the proceeds of which went to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. About 40 participants attended with a registration price $5 for students
and $10 for non-students. “It’s just anything we can get that helps,” said president AJ Moosa. Those who partook in the race received a bracelet and a certificate and also entered into a raffle for a chance to win a new pink iPod. First to finish the race was Daniel Rubic, a senior exchange student from Australia with a time of 17 minutes and 40 seconds. Rubic said he enjoyed the race because he knew he was benefiting research for breast cancer.
The event was not only open to UNC faculty and students, but community members were asked to join as well. “(It’s) a great cause, and we all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer,” said Valerie Anderson, a staff member at UNC. As the race was coming to an end, music was put on to entertain the people waiting for the last of the walkers to finish so the raffle could begin. Many of the participants got up and danced to well-
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known songs and showed their enthusiasm and support for the cause. “It was fun,” said Michelle Frounfelker. “I like how casual and easygoing it was — no stress. I would participate in any type of run that supports an end to cancer.” When participants had finished, the much-awaited raffle began. A random number generator on Moosa’s phone chose Shanelle Robinson as the winner of the brand new iPod. The Black Men of Today is an organization put together by students at the University of Northern Colorado. “Our mission is to pretty much touch the lives of all black men on campus — or just men in general,” Moosa said. “And to show
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Kel Kenneth, a senior marketing major, and Willie Beaman, a senior communication studies major, receive water from Brittney Harrington, a senior education major. people college is not all about partying — it’s about giving back.” The 5k is not the only event this organization has put together to help the community. In fact, in
November, it will hold an event called Surprise Turkey Day during which it will provide 10 lowerincome families with Thanksgiving dinners. In the spring it will also have an event called the Black Men of Tomorrow Youth Growth Retreat. During this event, the members take kids from the inner city and Greeley to a cabin in Estes Park to teach them how to be a man. “How to treat women, how to cook, about stereotypes, interviews and resumes and how to dress properly,” Moosa said of the event’s purpose. Because of the success of this 5K, the Black Men of Today plan on hosting another race in the spring, giving students, staff and the community something else to look forward to.
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UNC Police Blotter Oct. 18, 2012: • At 12:08 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of 20th Street Wiebking Hall to a call regarding a drug violation. • At 10:16 a.m., police responded to the 1900 block of 10th Avenue Cassidy Hall to a call regarding medical transport. • At 2:24 p.m., police responded to the 1900 block of 10th Avenue to a call regarding a medical transport. • At 10:08 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue J-Lot to a call regarding assisting other agency. • At 10:39 p.m., police responded to 11th Avenue and 25th Street J-Lot and conducted a traffic stop. • At 11:07 p.m., police responded to 25th Street and 12th Avenue J-Lot and conducted a traffic stop. • At 11:31 p.m., police responded to the 1000 block of 22nd Street and conducted a traffic stop. • At 11:40 p.m., police responded to 11th Avenue and 25th Street Jot and conducted a traffic stop. Oct. 19, 2012: • At 12:21 a.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 9th Avenue Arlington Park Apartments to a call regarding an information item. • At 1:34 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of 19th Street Brown Hall to a call regarding medical aid. • At 1:13 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of 9th Avenue to a call regarding a traffic accident and a hit a run.
• At 2:57 p.m., police responded to the 2100 block of 10th Avenue University Center to a call regarding an information item. • At 6:14 p.m., police responded to the 2400 block of 11th Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. • At 6:41 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. • At 9:58 p.m., police responded to the 2400 block of 11th Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. Oct. 20, 2012: • At 12:00 a.m., police responded to the 1700 block of 9th Avenue Frasier Hall to a call regarding an information item. • At 12:29 a.m., police responded to 11th Avenue and 22nd Street to a call regarding alcohol violations. Police responded to a call concerning a woman who was yelling and seemed distraught in the middle of 11th Avenue. The officer approached two females, one who was holding onto the other “as if she was holding her up.” One of the females was swaying back and forth, while the other appeared to have the zipper of her pants down. One female agreed to submit a PBT and her BrAC was .173. She had to perform the test twice because she didn’t blow hard enough and almost fell over several times. The officer asked her what she had to drink and she replied, “ceer, I mean beer.” The officer attempted to reserve a room at detox
News but was informed all rooms were full. The woman was placed in protective custody for transport to the Weld County Jail on a detox refusal. At jail, she told the officer she was the woman yelling on 11th, because she was mad at a guy she liked. The officer issued the woman an Underage Consumption/Possession of Ethyl Alcohol by person age 18, 19, 20. • At 1:11 a.m., police responded to the 1800 block of 10th Avenue to a call regarding alcohol violations and liquor possession. Police responded to the 1800 block on a report that two highly intoxicated people were reported to have fallen down on the lawn of a residence. When the officer approached, the two males were attempting to hold each other upright. The officer had the two males sit on a curb. One of the males smelt of alcohol and had trouble forming coherent sentences. He submitted to a PBT with a result of .193. The other male had similar symptoms and submitted to a PBT as well, with a result of .151. The officer contacted detox to reserve a spot for the two males, but they were full. Both were taken to Weld County Jail. They were issued summonses for Underage Consumption of Ethyl Alcohol. One of the males vomited twice in the rear seat of the patrol car and once again in jail booking area. • At 6:27 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue J-Lot to a call regarding theft, damaged property and larceny of parts from vehicle. • At 11:42 p.m., police responded to the 1900 block of 9th Avenue to a call regarding alcohol violations and liquor law.
The officer was dispatched to Wilson Hall on reports of a student throwing up. When the officer entered the room, the male was being assisted by a friend to throw up in a trash can while passing in and out of consciousness. The male’s intoxicated state was attributed to his drinking at a football party celebrating the win. It was said the male was drinking whiskey and wine. The male was issued a summons for Underage Consumption/Possession of Ethyl Alcohol by person age 18, 19, 20. Oct. 21, 2012: • At 1:27 a.m., police responded to the 1400 block of 23rd Street Harrison Hall to a call regarding an alcohol violations and liquor possession. • At 5:35 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue North Hall to a call regarding an information item. Oct. 22, 2012: • At 12:45 a.m., police responded to the 1800 block of 8th Avenue Crabbe Hall to a call regarding trespassing government property, liquor law and other liquor violations. • At 8:36 a.m., police responded to Dickeson Hall to assist another agency. • At 9:31 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of 19th Street to a call concerning a traffic accident and hit and run. • At 9:37 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of 20th Street to a call concerning theft and larceny from a building. • At 10:09 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of 20th Street to a call concerning theft and larceny bicycle. • At 12:57 p.m., police responded to the 1220 block
The Mirror 7 of 20th Street Bishop–Lehr to a call concerning an information item. • At 2:27 p.m., police responded to the 2000 block of 14th Avenue to a call concerning a traffic accident. • At 3:24 p.m., police responded to the 1400 block of 22nd Street Michener Library to a call concerning medical aid. • At 4:09 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 9th Avenue to a call concerning harassment and an information item. • At 4:55 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 9th Avenue to a call concerning traffic accident and vehicle damage. • At 6:14 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue to a call regarding theft. • At 9:07 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue J-Lot to a call regarding a hit and run traffic accident. Oct. 23, 2012: • At 2:03 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of 20th Street Wiebking Hall to a call regarding alcohol violations. • At 9:30 a.m., police responded to the 2200 block of 11th Avenue North Hall to a call regarding accidental damage. • At 2:21 p.m., police responded to the 1800 block of 10th Avenue to a call regarding a panic alarm. • At 3:15 p.m., police responded to the 2000 block of 14th Avenue Candelaria Hall to a call regarding a medial aid. • At 4:53 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 9th Avenue to a call regarding theft and unforced entry. • At 6:10 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 13th Avenue to a call regarding lost property. • At 8:20 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block
of 13th Avenue to a call regarding a fire alarm. • At 9:06 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 13th Avenue to a call regarding a medical aid. Oct. 24, 2012: • At 4:36 p.m., police responded to the 1800 block of 8th Avenue to a call regarding hit and run traffic accident. Oct.25, 2012: • At 12:14 a.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue South Hall to a call regarding alcohol violations and liquor law. • At 12:39 p.m., police responded to 1700 block of 9th Avenue Fraser Hall to a call regarding medical aid. • At 1:23 p.m., police responded to 1900 block of 14t Avenue L-Lot and conducted a traffic stop. • At 2:58 p.m., police responded to the 1800 block of 8th Avenue Gray Hall to a call regarding found property. • At 4:16 p.m., police responded to the 500 block of 18th Street to a call regarding an information item. • At 5:53 p.m., police responded to the 2300 block of 11th Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. • At 6:10 p.m., police responded to the 1000 block of 24th Street and conducted a traffic stop. • At 6:40 p.m., police responded to the 1100 block of 25th Street and conducted a traffic stop. Oct. 26, 2012: • At 12:12 a.m., police responded to the 1400 block of 23rd Street Harrison Hall to a call regarding a drug violation and marijuana possession. • At 12:23 a.m., police responded to the 1900 block of 10th Avenue Belford Hall to a call regarding a fire alarm.
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UNC students ‘Parade’ their talents in performing arts TARA HAGEN arts@uncmirror.com
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Members of cast of “Parade” strike a pose. The play opens on Nov. 1 at 7:30 in Norton Theatre.
The School of Theatre and Dance has another great musical in store with “Parade,” opening Nov. 1 and running through Nov. 11 in Norton Theatre in Gray Hall. Directed by Richard Shore, “Parade” is a winner of two Tony awards in 2000 for Best Book and Best Score. The musical premiered on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre Dec. 17, 1998. Jason Robert Brown, who was making his Broadway production debut, created the show’s score. His
music was drawn from a variety of influences, ranging from pop-rock to folk to rhythm and blues and gospel. “Parade,” written by Alfred Uhry, is a dramatic musical based on the true story of the 1913 trial and lynching of a shop owner, Leo Frank, who was accused of murdering his 13-year-old female employee. Since the trial was heavily influenced by media and the already antisemitic view of almost all those involved in the trial, he was thought to be guilty by the town and subsequently was found so. While he is thought to be guilty by the majority of the town, his wife,
Lucille, maintains his innocence until he is killed. The plot of the play surrounds not only the trial but also the interesting relationship between Leo and Lucille. In dramatizing the story, Uhry emphasized the evolving relationship between Leo and Lucille. Their relationship shifts from cold to warm in songs like “Leo at Work/What am I Waiting For?” “You Don’t Know This Man,” “Do it Alone” and “All the Wasted Time.” The poignancy of the couple, who fall in love in the midst of adversity, is the core of the work. Dealing with themes
of religion, racial intolerance and consistent tension, as well as an underlying emotional storyline following the growing love between Lucille and Leo, “Parade” is sure to keep the audience on the edge of its seat wondering what is going to happen. With performances at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-3 and 6-10 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 3-4 and 10-11, there are plenty of opportunities to see this dynamic and dramatic musical. Tickets for “Parade” are available through the box office in Frasier Hall; however, there are no remaining free student tickets available. The show is rated PG-13 due to adult language and mature themes.
Open mic night features slam poetry by the gifted Suzi Q AUDREY SUMMERS arts@uncmirror.com
The University Program Council’s open mic night hosted a poetry slam featuring 10 of UNC’s students and Denver’s very own songstress slam poet, Suzi Q. The poetry slam took place at the University Center Fireside Lounge Monday, Oct. 22, and it included free Starbucks beverages for all audience members. “Open mic night puts something, which is usually seen as negative, into a positive light, and it allows people to share their ideas in a creative, relevant and entertaining way,” said UNC senior theater major Steffanie Freedoff.
Many UNC students see open mic night as a comedic beginning to their week, which allows them to forget about their upcoming tasks and stresses that the next four days bring.
Open mic puts something, which is usually seen as negative, into a positive light, and it allows people to share their ideas in a creative, relevant and entertaining way.
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— Steffanie Freedoff, senior theater major.
“I am so excited that students will be reading poems, and I get to hear them,” Suzi Q said. She usually performs at the Mercury Cafe in Denver, but due to the dedication of the University Program Council members, the University of Northern Colorado was able to get Suzi Q to come up to start off the school’s poetry slam. Jonica Jurgens, a freshman secondary education major, was chosen to be a judge for the poetry slam. “I love UNC’s open mic night,” Jurgens said. “It really kicks off the week in a fun and entertaining way.” The University Program
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University Program Council introduced the charismatic Suzy Q to audience members at open mic night this past Monday at the UC Fireside Lounge. Council has two other upcoming events, the first of which will be an election watch party, which will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 6, in the Campus Recreation Center. The second event will be another open mic night from 9-11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the
UC Fireside Lounge. For more information about the University Program Council’s events visit, unco.edu/upc/events.html.
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‘The Bard of Opera’ puts on spectacular show ASHLEY MAFFUCCIO arts@uncmirror.com
Shakespeare came to UNC Saturday as the University of Northern Colorado Opera Theatre put on a performance of “The Bard of Opera” for a packed audience at the Union Colony Civic Center. With two acts featuring scenes from operas such as Gioacchino Rossini’s “Otello” and Giuseppe Verdi’s “Falstaff,” the vocalists gracing the Hensel Phelps stage captivated audience members. “I really enjoyed the show, the variety, the scene selections and the talent,” said Casey Weimer, an audi-
ence member. The amount of work that goes into putting together a performance takes diligence, perseverance and talent. Opera is a difficult art form, which does not come easy to many but seemed to for these music students. “It has been very impressive to see how much the students have improved over the course of these few weeks, in terms of both acting and diction,” said Daniel Reem, a second-year master’s student of music and director of Hector Berlioz’s “Beatrice et Benedict: Act II.” “This entire process has been an absolute delight.” With respect to the Shakespeare theme, each
scene was uniquely staged, giving the audience the universality of Shakespeare transcending time with its relatable content. The tasteful lighting and use of props and costumes helped audience members to understand the message of each operatic scene regardless of language barriers. The audience heard French, Italian and English throughout the night. “Doing opera scenes gave me the opportunity to stretch myself further than I ever thought I could,” said Susan Elser, a junior vocal performance major who wowed attendees with her beautiful and vibrant sound in Samuel Barber’s “Anthony and Cleopatra.” “It was
absolutely amazing.” The UNC School of Music will once again display its bountiful talent with Benjamin Britten’s “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with the Greeley Philharmonic in Helen Langworthy Theater in Frasier Hall at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9.
Ticket information can be found by calling 970351-2200 or by visiting arts.unco.edu/calendar/tic kets.html.
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Offenses struggle as Bears lose to NAU PARKER COTTON editor@uncmirror.com
In a game that was essentially a defensive stand-off for three and a half quarters, both the UNC and Northern Arizona offenses awoke in the final eight minutes of the game Saturday at Nottingham Field. The Lumberjacks had the ball last, though, and they made the most of it, kicking the game-winning field goal with 15 seconds left to secure a 12-10 win. “As a coach building a program, you have to try to take the positives away from it, but it hurts,”
University of Northern Colorado (2-6, 1-4 Big Sky) head coach Earnest Collins Jr. said. “It hurts a lot when you know you got a team on the ropes, and you basically just gave it to them.” After both offenses struggled mightily in the first three quarters, UNC broke that spell with a 10-play, 91-yard drive midway through the fourth, capped with a 15yard strike from junior quarterback Seth Lobato to senior wide receiver Dominic Gunn to give the Bears a 10-9 lead. UNC’s only points until then came on a 20-yard field goal from junior kicker
Big Sky Conference Standings School
Northern Arizona Cal Poly Eastern Washington Montana State Sacramento State Southern Utah Portland State Montana North Dakota UC Davis Northern Colorado Weber State Idaho State
Conference
5-0 5-1 5-1 4-1 4-2 3-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-4 1-4 0-5
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Dave Eden in the second quarter UNC left 4:52 remaining on the clock, though, which was just enough time for the Lumberjacks to maneuver 76 yards and set up an 18-yard field goal with 15 seconds left, the team’s first offensive points of the game. On that drive, NAU faced a 4th-and-2 from UNC’s 28 with 1:39 remaining, and instead of attempting a field goal then, NAU handed off to its stud running back, junior Zach Bauman, the second-leading rushing in the conference. Bauman was limited to 92 yards rushing — short of his 122 per-game average — and he was held out of the end zone, but he did enough damage on a two-yard carry that got NAU another first down, allowing it to further milk the clock before its field goal. UNC’s final play fell apart on a fumbled lateral as time expired, giving NAU (7-1, 5-0) the victory. Northern Arizona
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UNC sophomore linebacker Leilon Willingham (left) tries to shake a block from a member of NAU’s offense during Saturday’s game. Willingham had nine tackles in the game. came into the game ranked No. 13 at the Football Championship Subdivision level but couldn’t manage any offensive points until the final quarter. The Lumberjacks’ nine points up until then came via a first-quarter safety of senior punter Mason Puckett and a Lobato i n t e r c e p t i o n returned for a touchdown in the
second quarter. “We gave them everything they had — they only scored three points on offense,” Lobato said. “That pick-six that they had and the safety was things [sic] that we gave them, and if we can eliminate those things, we’re going out of here happy.” Lobato went 20-of-36 through the air Saturday, Continued, page 15
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Football team’s confidence seen during Saturday’s close loss against NAU Despite being outgained by the Lumberjacks by 103 NOWELS yards of total offense, the University of Northern Colorado gave itself a 10editor@uncmirror.com 9 lead with a Seth Lobato touchdown pass to Dominic Gunn with less than oston Celtics five minutes to go in the great Bill Russell game. From that point, an once said, NAU offense that had not yet “Concentration and mental produced points drove 76 toughness are the margins of yards to set up an 18-yard victory.” In Saturday’s field goal with 15 seconds left strange — and sometimes that gave the 13th-ranked downright wacky — 12-10 ‘Jacks the win. defeat at the hands of All day, the Bears defense Northern Arizona, it was kept NAU’s Zach Bauman, apparent these traits in parranked eighth in FCS in yards ticular are still being develrushing, bottled up. But oped by UNC’s football squad, a group with two win- when it mattered most, on 4th-and-2 from the UNC 28 ning experiences in the past with 1:39 remaining, the star two years.
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running back picked up just enough to keep the drive alive. The ability to perform in marquee situations is a skill not easily acquired, as the team is learning. The “clutch gene” — despite its designation as a hereditary attribute — can be learned, but it is usually not particularly quickly. For the first half of his career, Peyton Manning’s prime-time ability was questioned, as his teams performed well in the regular season but fell in the playoffs. The quarterback was able to buck that stigma by proving himself in big-time situations. UNC is not near that level yet, but it faces a similar challenge in taking the next step after tasting success. Head coach Earnest Collins Jr. said
he is trying to be patient as he and his group work out the kinks in their game. “I know that most folks want it just to be turned around quick, and even as a coach, you want it to go faster than it’s going, but I’ve got to keep my head on straight and keep looking at the little bitty things that are leading to us being successful in the future,” he said after the game. The team played as if it was more confident throughout the game and held its own against a marquee Big Sky opponent. But “clutch” doesn’t stipulate good play only in the waning moments. Early mistakes cost the Bears, as the Lumberjacks’ first nine points came while UNC pos-
sessed the ball, in the form of a bad snap on a punt that created a safety and a picksix as Northern Colorado was mounting a drive. In the end, though, UNC likely gained some confidence in hanging with a very good squad in Northern Arizona. In fact, wideout Jace Davis said the team gave this one away — a strong statement for a team of the Bears’ stature against a ranked opponent. “That game was ours,” he said. “You know, we gave it to them, and we’re going to prepare for Weber, and we’re going to come out just as strong. We’re going to execute like we did, and I expect to win that game.” In my time at The Mirror,
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Volleyball suffers sweep against Idaho State RACHEL TURNOCK sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC volleyball team fell to Idaho State with a sweep Saturday at ButlerHancock Sports Pavilion. The University of Northern Colorado (16-8, 95 Big Sky) needed this win in order to be bumped up in the standings for second place, but now Idaho State (18-5, 12-2) has secured a spot in Big Sky Conference Championship tournament because of its win against UNC. The Bengals’ offense is what brought them to the win over the Bears, hitting a .325 attack percentage, which resulted in the sweep
(25-23, 25-21, 25-23). It was in those last few points of each set that UNC was able to come close to winning. Whenever the Bears had the lead, the Bengals came right back up to eventually win the set. UNC head coach Lyndsey Oates recognized those lead changes and how Idaho State was able to come back. “We definitely had a three or four point lead through most of that first game, and they went on one run that got us in servereceive where we were struggling a little bit passing-wise,” Oates said. “That caught them right back up, and then it was a point-for-
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UNC junior outside hitter Alyssa Wilson swings for a kill at the net during Saturday’s loss to Idaho State. point game, and we just didn’t execute at the end.” UNC senior outside hitter Kelley Arnold played strong in the match, record-
ing 15 kills and a .367 attack percentage. Arnold said there was a lot of energy on the court throughout the match.
“Even though we lost, it still felt like almost like we won when we got a huge point,” Arnold said. “It was so much energy out there and so much fun and love from every teammate — whether I got the kill and someone was cheering for me or if someone else got the kill and I was cheering for them.” Bears sophomore middle blocker Andrea Spaustat also had a strong match against the Bengals, tallying nine kills and a .533 attack percentage. During each set, there was a great amount of momentum from both teams, which resulted in long rallies throughout the match. “We just did all-out defense and when we practice it in practice, that really fires our team up,” Spaustat said. “We just came together after the play was over and just talked to each other in the huddles, which also helped keep us energized.”
Oates said she was pleased with how UNC played against Idaho State. With less than a month left until the conference tournament, Oates talked about preparing for that to try to clinch a spot in the postseason tournament her team hosts this year. “I like how we played tonight,” Oates said. “Idaho State played very well, and we’re not at the level yet, but we will be Thanksgiving weekend if we can make the tournament, and we will see this team again, chances are. I like where we are headed, and I like how we played tonight — and obviously disappointed with the outcome, but I think we’re headed in the right direction.” The next match for the Bears will be 8 p.m. Thursday at Sacramento State. The Bears will return home for a match against North Dakota at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 at ButlerHancock Sports Pavilion.
Big Sky Conference Standings School
Conference
Overall
Portland State *
13-1 0.929
17-8 0.680
Idaho State *
12-2 0.857
18-5 0.783
Northern Arizona
10-3 0.769
18-4 0.818
Northern Colorado
9-5
0.643
16-8 0.667
Montana State
7-7
0.500
13-9 0.591
North Dakota
7-7
0.500 12-13 0.480
Southern Utah
5-8
0.385
9-16 0.360
Sacramento State
5-9
0.357
9-15 0.375
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Sophomore light-hearted Women place fifth, men finish off court, intense on court 10th at Big Sky Championship
When she’s not getting ready for practice or preparing for a game, Spaustat said After just two years on she loves to hang out with her the UNC volleyball team, friends. One friend in particsophomore middle blocker ular that she said she is close Andrea Spaustat has to is sophomore outside hitalready earned her spot in ter Tambre Haddock. Not only did Spaustat and the starting lineup. Spaustat was named Big Haddock join the team at the same time, but they Sky Conference also lived together Freshman of the freshmen year and year last year, and have grown closer she was also named since. part of the “Once we started Northern Colorado getting to know each Classic Allother, we just Tournament Andrea Spaustat clicked,” Haddock squad in said. “Our humor September. Not only has she proven her is very similar, and when strengths on the team, but it we’re together, it’s kind of also shows how much she hard to shut us up.” Another personal interest enjoys playing. Volleyball isn’t the only that Spaustat said she has is sport the criminal justice related to her major. She major was interested in, chose it because she enjoys though, as she participated in learning about murder invessoccer, swimming and div- tigations and cases as well. “I was really interested in ing, tennis and basketball murder mystery books and a throughout her life. Out of all of those sports, lot of TV shows, like ‘Criminal volleyball was the one Minds,’ when I was little,” Spaustat chose. Coming all Spaustat said. “It’s really the way from Omaha, Neb., something that interests me a Spaustat chose the University lot, so I wanted a job that of Northern Colorado for the would be really interesting and keep me on my toes.” atmosphere and the people. Spaustat has a very funny “(I came here) for the academics and what they had for and caring personality off the my major,” Spaustat said. court. When it comes to play“And the coaching staff and ing matches, she is a very their values and morals, and reliable and strong player. their team’s a family, and a Head coach Lyndsey Oates lot of my club teams and my signed her with the Bears school teams — those have before last season and has been like my sisters, basically liked the way Spaustat plays — and I wanted a team that with the team. “She’s a great competitor was going to be generally the — she gets after it, and you’d same.” RACHEL TURNOCK sports@uncmirror.com
never know how light-hearted she is off the court by watching her only on the court — but she brings a little bit of that to the court as well,” Oates said. As one of the key starting players, Spaustat has a .345 hitting percentage and 84 blocks this season. Oates said that her strengths do not go unrecognized. “She’s just deadly on that slide attack — she’s one of the best, not only in our region but really probably nationally,” Oates said. Since Spaustat is only a sophomore, she tries to look up to the older players as an example. One player in particular is senior outside hitter, Kelley Arnold. Arnold is also a key player and talked about how she tries to be a strong leader. “I think for me, and being a leader by example, and I think that Andrea definitely follows that,” Arnold said. “When people step up and start playing at a certain level, she wants to absolutely be a part of that and wants to play as hard as she can.” Over these next few years with Spaustat on the team, Oates said that Spaustat has developed a lot as a blocker and knows that she will keep getting stronger. “She’ll continue to improve,” Oates said. “She has a big ceiling, and she needs to continue to develop more diversity in her attacking, so she’s hitting more shots, different sets, and continue to improve as a blocker.”
STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com The UNC cross country team finished its season Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the Big Sky Conference Championship, with the women’s team finishing a program-best fifth place. UNC freshman Rikki Gonzales paced the University of Northern Colorado, finishing 13th overall with a time of 17:51.05. Gonzales was
one of two freshmen to place in the top 20. Northern Arizona’s Rolonda Jumbo was the other, finishing 10th. Following Gonzales was sophomore Ashley Atkins, who placed 30th with a time of 18:42. Joining Atkins in the top40 was senior Megan Horsch, who finished 35th. For the men’s side of the meet, the Bears finished 10th with 287 points, one point shy of ninth, which went to
Eastern Washington. Leading the men was sophomore Evan Beeks, who finished 47th with a time of 27:28.70. Beeks was the only Bear to finish within the top-50, but junior John McCarthy was one slot shy in 51st with his time of 27:37.90. This is not the end of the season for the Bears, however. They will be partaking in the NCAA Mountain Regional Nov. 9, hosted by Colorado State.
Cross Country Big Sky Championship Men’s Team Scores School
Score
Northern Arizona Weber State Southern Utah Montana State Sacramento State Montana Idaho State North Dakota Washington Northern Colorado Portland State
24 54 97 160 171 184 223 286 287 329
UNC Men’s Individual Place
Woman’s Team Scores
Name
Time
School Weber State Southern Utah Northern Arizona Idaho State Northern Colorado Montana State North Dakota Sacramento State Portland State Montana Eastern Washington
Score 29 36 112 126 169 179 204 209 245 247 262
UNC Woman’s Individual Place
Name
Time
47
Evan Beeks
27:28.7
13
Rikki Gonzales
17:51.5
51
John McCarthy
27:37.9
30
Ashley Atkins
18:42.0
66
Alex Holm
28:44.1
35
Megan Horsch
18:53.0
68
Derek Schneider
29:06.9
45
McKayla Gray
19:07.7
71
David McClelland
29:33.1
52
Caroline Braun
19:24.0
75
Kyle Kusmik
30:10.4
54
Stephanie Clark
19:39.7
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Swimming and diving falls to Air Force on senior day SAMANTHA FOX sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC swimming and diving squad celebrated senior day against Air Force Friday in its first meet at home and the second of the season. The University of Northern Colorado fell to
the Falcons 165.5-134.5 in a very intense and close meet. “This is by far the best dual meet I’ve ever seen my girls race in the three years I’ve been here,” UNC head coach Kelly McClanahan said. “They have fought for each finish and even the opposing
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coach, Casey Converse, said that we just have a fighting team. It is by far the best team we’ve ever had as far as not giving up races, always going in and trying to get the next point and really fighting to the nail to get to the wall — Kelly McClanahan, before anyone else.” Starting the night head swimming and strong, UNC finished first diving coach and second in the 200 medley relay. The first place team included fresh- you made it the four man Elle Gawronska, jun- years,” Moldenhauer said. ior Renee Stephens, junior “You know that most peoGina Riggle and sopho- ple don’t, and it’s just realmore Jessica Reed-Baum, ly good to end it on a good who finished with a time of note.” McClanahan said 1:50.07. “I feel like, as a team, we Moldenhauer’s place on were all united together, the team has been huge, which is what we really always being able to conneed this year, and I feel tribute to the team with her diving abililike this will just ties. be continued “She has been throughout the such a big composeason,” Riggle nent to our team,” said. McClanahan said. Riggle also fin“She’s gone ished first in the through a lot 100 breaststroke and second in Sara Moldenhauer with our program — three the 200 breast, finishing with times of coaches in four years — 1:05.86 and 2:23.13, and so she’s gone through a lot of adversity and she’s respectively. “It’s nice to have one- always come through on on-one meets because, for top of everything.” In such a close meet, me, it’s more intense,” the winner was decided in Riggle said. The Bears had at least the final two races — the 200 individual one swimmer medley and 400 place third or freestyle relay. higher in every Junior Courtney event. Senior diver Van Oost finished Sara Moldenhauer second in the indifinished first durvidual medley, ing both dives in with a final time her last home Alicen Fair of 2:11.52. meet. “Air Force is a bitter“It’s good to know that
This is by far the best dual meet I’ve ever seen my girls race in the three years I’ve been here.
sweet rival for us,” McClanahan said. “It’s nice because they’re just down the road, and they’re at our same level of competition. But it’s bitter because we just want to beat them so bad. I think the team wanted this win so bad they could taste it.” Being senior night, McClanahan had a special reason to reflect on the four seniors: Moldenhauer, Tatum Boehnke, Alicen Fair and Hattie Oatts. — Kelly McClanahan, “This class, they’re very head swimming & close to my heart because they’ve literally been diving coach through every single step of building this program with me, and so I’m getting more than a year. She swam chocked up thinking about lead for the relay squad finthem right now,” ishing sixth in the 200 medley relay. Oatts was originalMcClanahan said. ly recruited by Boehnke finished fourth in the McClanahan for 1000 freestyle with Wyoming before a time of 11:03.27. both came to UNC. “Tatum already “She has probacame in a natural bly gone through born leader,” the most adversity McClanahan with her shoulder said. “She’s one i s s u e s , ” Tatum Boehnke of those that McClanahan she’s going to lead no mat- said. “She could stay behind ter what.” and do another year of Fair was part of the 400 swimming, but she chose to freestyle relay team that go on and graduate. She is finished fourth with a time one of those that, despite of 3:45.55. the adversity because she “Alicen Fair is someone had an excellent freshman that came into the pro- year and she hasn’t done gram as a walk-on her time since and leaving as a then, she still scholastic athshows that she lete,” McClanahan loves the sport. She said. loves the team.” Friday’s meet The Bears hit was special for the water again for Oatts in particua dual meet at 11 Hattie Oatts lar, since it was a.m. Saturday at her first time competing in Northern Arizona.
This class, they’re very close to my heart because they’ve literally been through every single step of building this program with me, and so I’m getting chocked up thinking about them right now.
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UNC to launch campaign aimed at alcohol use TOMMY SIMMONS news@uncmirror.com
When one thinks about college campuses with the most alcohol-related issues, UNC likely doesn’t come to mind — even if thinking strictly about schools in Colorado. While any university has its share of parties on any given weekend, UNC isn’t notorious for its debauchery. “We’re below the national average for irresponsible alcohol use,” said Emily Hedstrom-Lieser, the assistant director at the University of Northern Colorado’s Office of Prevention. “Ninety percent of our students report using a designated driver. The overwhelming majority of our students are using alcohol responsibly.” This is in part because UNC has a history with responsibility campaigns in the past. Perhaps more so than other college campuses, UNC has tried to make sure its students know the risks of excessive alcohol use and what they can do to lessen those risks.
The school’s history with responsibility campaigns made it an attractive candidate for a statewide initiative to promote responsible drinking, led by the Persistent Drunk Driving Committee. The committee is a state organization, created in 1998 with the Persistent Drunk Driving Act. One of the committee’s focus groups is college students and college campuses, which it is targeting through its Social Norms Campaign. “We were a model campus for responsibility work,” Hedstrom-Lieser said of the committee’s decision to work with UNC. “We had already laid the foundation for prevention.” UNC was the third college campus chosen to launch the Social Norms Campaign, after Western State College in Gunnison and Colorado State University at Pueblo. The campaign specifically addresses how students view alcohol use. There’s no doubt the hard-drinking college student is a persistent stereotype. In some cases, there is a stigma attached when refus-
ing to drink alcohol in college life. The Social Norms Campaign, however, makes the argument that this is more of a perceived notion than an actual one. Not every college student is a frequent heavy drinker. “We’re starting with a three-year campaign to collect data,” said Brittany Bohl, a prevention counselor at UNC. Data collection consists of surveys given to UNC students, asking about their alcohol use. “We surveyed 400 students in randomly-chosen classrooms,” Bohl said. The survey seeks to cut to the heart of students’ perceptions about alcohol use, with questions such as “On average, how many drinks do you think the average student at UNC consumes per week?” and “Do you believe that alcohol makes [you] more attractive?” The positive result of the survey was that while over half of UNC students report using alcohol, the majority wasn’t consuming it in an
overwhelming fashion. The stereotype of constantly drunk university students doesn’t fit UNC, at least. Maybe the most important aspect of the Social Norms Campaign is that it is specially tailored to students. While the Persistent Drunk Driving Committee is orchestrating the initiative, each college campus has its say in what its campaign looks like, complete with specific themes and advertising. Western State, for example, chose the Truth Fairy as its campaign’s mascot — a male student in a tutu, complete with a wand dedicated to telling the truth about alcohol and social norms. CSU Pueblo opted for the slightly more macabre zombiethemed campaign. Because this is the first year of the campaign for UNC, the program has yet to be completely fleshed out, and students will have a large amount of say in what their Social Norms Campaign looks like on campus. Many of those decisions will be made in the spring semester.
All stereotypes aside, UNC really doesn’t have many of the problems that other universities have with alcohol abuse. While school-spon-
sored programs are important, the Social Norms Campaign is looking to ensure that UNC stays that way.
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The Center for Peer Education regularly posts information to help educate the students on the effects of alcohol.
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passing for 198 yards — 105 of them going to junior wide receiver Jace Davis, who had seven receptions. Davis said he was always confident in the offense’s ability to score, saying Lobato is a great leader, but it was penalties Saturday — the Bears were
whistled for seven of them for 75 yards — that really cost UNC. “I feel like me and Seth are developing a really good relationship on the field and off the field, and it’s going to turn positive for us,” Davis said. “It wasn’t prevention from (NAU). It was what we were doing — we were making mis-
takes. We could have run whatever we wanted on them. We just got to execute and stay away from penalties.” No penalty stood out more than an illegal block that negated a 62-yard touchdown from junior running back Tromaine Dennis on a screen pass on the first drive of the
third quarter. Despite the penalties and the loss, UNC senior safety Jordan Bible — who recorded the Bears’ interception — said the defense’s performance was one that it can build on. “I think for the whole 60 minutes, this was the best we’ve been able to play as a defense,” said Bible, who
also had eight tackles. “Our defensive line really played a great game. You need your defensive line to control the line of scrimmage when you’re playing a good running game, and they came out — them and the linebackers — tackled the guy, made it hard for him all day, and that helped everybody. We just came together.”
Collins said he was proud of his defense’s effort, but the team as a whole still has a lot of learning to do in order to be successful on a consistent basis. UNC’s next test comes at 2:05 p.m. Saturday in Portland, Ore., against Portland State (3-, 2-3 Big Sky).
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English instructor offers in-depth look into bears KELSEY HAMMON news@uncmirror.com
It’s early morning when Laura Pritchett looks out the window of her house and sees a bear huffing and pawing about her yard. For Pritchett, who lives on a ranch, this isn’t anything out of the ordinary — neighbors spotted bears climbing in the trees or even coming close enough to the houses to leave a trail of bear snot on the window. This early morning sighting is special, though, because Pritchett, a UNC instructor in English, sees the bear and feels a calling to write “Great Colorado Bear Stories.” “My approach for this book was different because it was something I had been asked to write,” Pritchett said. And Pritchett’s approach was hands-on. As part of her
Courtesy of Amazon.com research, Pritchett snowshoed several miles to climb inside the den of a hibernating, tranquilized bear. “Bear dens smell good,” Pritchett writes in her book. “Bears don’t defecate while in hibernation, so the smell comes from the environment — you smell the pine and aspen trees and the earth and winter,” said Pritchett.
This is quite the opposite of an awake bear, which Pritchett describes as smelling rather rank. Not only does “Great Colorado Bear Stories” detail Pritchett’s investigation of a bear den, it also reveals to readers how to get to know and understand bears, while raising concern for the future of bears in Colorado’s wilderness. Bears used to live on the plains of what is now Greeley. However, due to a growing human population, the bears were pushed from their habitat. Still, if people learn more about bears and how to respect them, it may become possible for both humans and bears to live in the same habitat peacefully, a concept Pritchett approached cautiously when she put her face next to a hibernating bear. “We want to live alongside the bears and be aware, curious and protective,”
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Shortly before 4 p.m. Friday, there was a water main break in Turner Hall on west campus. Bottled water was provided in the lobby, and residents were granted access to Lawrenson Hall, Harrison Hall and the Campus Recreation Center. The water was turned back on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. The facilities plumbing staff started on the 13th floor and entered every resident’s room to ensure the showers and toilets were both working.
Pritchett said. Pritchett was entranced by bears after a year and a half of researching. “When you love something, you learn to protect it,” Pritchett said. And out of her love comes a deep respect for the animals. Pritchett wanted to address in her book some of the misplaced fear of bears as dangerous, people-ravaging creatures, without taking the
other direction and writing a romanticized book of cute and cuddly bears that could fit right in with the bear mugs at the gift shop. Pritchett’s hard work and hands-on research paid off. “A valuable and wideranging work of scholarship, love and respect, Pritchett’s book is a great source for the history of bears in Colorado — black and grizzly,” said Rick Bass, author of “Why I
Came West.” Pritchett describes herself as a student of Colorado’s backcountry, a place she has been fascinated with and wonder-struck by since she was just a girl. Growing up on a ranch in LaPorte, Pritchett felt right at home. “Being in the natural world is a huge part of who I am,” Pritchett said. “I learned that I needed a lot of space to be happy, kind of like a bear.”
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Harrison, Outdoor Pursuits plan haunted house LAUREN SURBRUGG news@uncmirror.com For more than 20 years, Harrison Hall has scared the Greeley community and UNC campus with the annual haunted house. The festivities begin tonight in Harrison Hall, and tours will run from 8-11 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, and for Halloween, it will be open from 7-11 p.m. Each tour through the haunted house will last approximately five to 10 minutes. The Harrison Hall community has teamed up with the Weld County Food Bank for the event.
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To get into the haunted house, there will be a $1 fee or students can bring a canned food item. “The biggest reason to put on Haunted Harrison is to bring UNC close together with our community, specifically the food bank,” said Sam Hyland, a senior R.A. in Harrison Hall and event director for Haunted Harrison. As director of the haunted house, Hyland has recognized the great effort put in by the UNC community to make this year a successful one. The production is made up of volunteers, mostly stu-
dents and residents of Harrison, but it also includes others from around campus. As residents of Harrison may know, the basement is sometimes a spooky place any time of year. However, for Halloween each year, Harrison puts on a homemade haunted house throughout the basement for everyone to enjoy. This year, the layout will be different from previous years. In coordination with Outdoor Pursuits, students will enter through the back of Harrison and then be forced to choose one of
two paths. Each path will have a very different feel from the other, so participants are encouraged to explore both. The theme for this year is going to be dark but also includes a college feel. “We are going for the crazed R.A. and overrun students,” Hyland said. Although it is a haunted house, and will have scary aspects, it is age appropriate for children. There will be a special performance for children on Halloween from 7-8 p.m. Haunted Harrison is a large creation that takes a lot of planning. One of Hyland’s assistant direc-
tors, Tyrell Allen, will be helping out during the week. “It is very impressive to see that college students are capable of creating such a wonderful performance,” Allen said. Although the haunted house is sure to give participants a fright, it is understood the most important aspect is giving back to the community. “It is great that Haunted Harrison brings the school together with the community as well as allowing Harrison and UNC to give back,” Allen said.
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Katie Esterline, a junior art major, looks at pieces from the show “Going for Simple” in the Oak Room Gallery in Crabbe Hall.
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Mariani Gallery puts feminine rock art on display TARA HAGEN arts@uncmirror.com
The Mariani Gallery in Guggenheim Hall is currently hosting “Herstories in Rock Art,” an exhibit on feminine rock art icons by Lydia Ruyle. This exhibit opened Oct. 24, and runs through Nov. 30.
Upon entering the small, quiet gallery, there is a small table with a guest book on the right and information desk on the left. However, the main attractions are the bright banners and paintings that surround the outside walls of the gallery, as well as the banners on a temporary wall in the mid-
dle of the gallery. The medium of choice for this exhibit is banners made from nylon that have been painted, sewn and collaged. “The most interesting part of the banners is all the different cultures each banner represents,” said Morgan Hengsteler, a sophomore early childhood education major. The banners portray famous feminine rock art figures from all different cultures and time periods. Each banner is made in a way that best represents the culture that the icon is from. The interesting thing about the banners and art-
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Preston Stone, a senior art and design major, marvels over the artistic integrity demonstrated by Lyida Ruyle in her “Herstories in Rock Art” exhibit. work in general is the abstractness of the icons and how disproportionate
the figures are. The banners are eye-catching with their bright colors and shapes
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that make up the feminine figures, as well as the backgrounds they reside on. One particularly eyecatching banner depicts the icon named “Venus of Wollendorf.” This German feminine icon is originally a statuette that Ruyle made into a banner. “Venus of Wollendorf” is a small figure with a maze-type design in the head. According to the description sheet, this “Venus” is more than 30,000 years old and is supposedly the most well-known “Venus.” “The rainbow cloud surrounding the figure made me more curious and drawn to that banner in particular,” said sophomore biology major Veronica Moore. The exhibit will be in the Mariani Gallery through Nov. 30, and is open noon-6 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, noon-4 p.m. ThursdaysFridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
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Tight end brings wisdom, physicality to Bears MICHAEL NOWELS sports@uncmirror.com
Senior tight end Darin McDonald has made his way from Greenwood Village to Greeley by the road less traveled. The 24-year-old spent three years in the minor leagues of baseball and a year at Wyoming before he and his family settled at the University of Northern Colorado. In the southern suburbs of Denver, the McDonald name is legendary at Cherry Creek High School. Darin and his older brothers, Darnell and Donzell, were all drafted by MLB clubs and spent time in professional baseball. Darnell was a recordbreaking running back in high school and is still in the New York Yankees organization. Fellow tight end, junior
Austin Wilbers is also a glad to be a Bear, and he’s graduate of Cherry Creek wiser for his journey. “I don’t have more and said he grew up watching the brothers excel in all knowledge than people around here,” he said. “I’d athletic competitions. say I am more “It was hard to wise. I just really miss them,” approach it as Wilbers said. every day could be “From his brother my last because I Darnell to Donzell retired from baseto him, they could ball, and I kind of pretty much do had some regrets anything they Darin McDonald — not extreme wanted, athletically, from basketball to regrets — but I wish I football to baseball. It was would have given it a coualways fun to watch as a lit- ple more years.” An all-state cornerback tle kid.” Darin, an outfielder in in 2004 and 2005, Darin has baseball, was selected in made the conversion to tight the 12th round of the 2006 end by route of wide receivMLB draft by the er. Wilbers said the teaching Philadelphia Phillies. He — about football and about played two years of rookie life — goes both ways. “He has a lot of life ball in Florida for the Gulf Coast Phillies and one year experience — football for the Williamsburg, Pa. experience — so it’s just Crosscutters. He said he always nice to catch up feels a bit of regret about and talk to him about anyleaving baseball, but he is thing,” he said. “You can
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His strength in definitely in the pass game. He’s a great route runner, and he’s got great speed. He’s progressing in the ground game, and each week, he’s becoming more and more skilled in that phase of the game. It’s fun to have a guy you can move around to each position. — Jon Boyer, Offensive coordinator
go to him for problems in life, and as far as football goes, he’s always been athletically strong, bigger, faster than everyone. His transition to tight end —
from a physical standpoint — it really wasn’t much of a transition.” Offensive coordinator Jon Boyer said that versatility is what makes the big, fast senior so impressive. “His strength is definitely in the pass game,” Boyer said. “He’s a great route runner, and he’s got great speed. He’s progressing in the ground game, and each week, he’s becoming more and more skilled in that phase of the game. It’s fun to have a guy you can move around to each position.” In the Oct. 13 game at Cal Poly, Darin pulled in his first touchdown catch as a Bear. He admitted he was emotional about the experience that brought his ride full-circle. “Right when I got that, I got kind of emotional,” Darin said. “It just kind of validated the fact that I
He has a lot of life experience — football experience — so it’s just always nice to catch up and talk to him about anything. You can go to him for problems in life, and as far as football goes, he’s always been athletically strong, bigger, faster than everyone.
— Austin Wilbers, junior tight end
could have quit many times during this. I’ve had season-ending surgeries and things like that, but I didn’t want this career to be like my baseball career and cut it short.”
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