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College hosts professor emeritus for book chat Author Robert Larson to conduct discussion today in Lindou Auditorium CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host a book chat with former UNC professor Robert W. Larson from 45:30 p.m. today in Lindou Auditorium located in the basement of Michener Library. The chat will focus mainly on his most recent book, “Gall: Lakota War Chief,” as well as draw from a previous publication, “Chief Red Cloud: Warrior Statesman of the Lakota.” “Gall: Lakota War Chief” has received considerable recognition, especially since it is the

first biography of Gall, who was involved with the battle of Little Big Horn. “It’s the first time someone has tried to compose a history of this particular chief,” said David Caldwell, dean of HSS. “Usually, he’s out-shadowed by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.” Caldwell said the book chats are hosted around campus occasionally to honor faculty and former faculty when they come out with a new publication. “This opens up two opportunities,” Cadwell said. “We’re celebrating the accomplishment of a former colleague of ours who’s retired from teach-

ing. And second, we want to learn from him about this history of the chiefs. This is an opportunity for folks, whether they’ve read the book or not, to listen to him interact with the faculty and colleagues, answer questions and hopefully learn a little something about the Sioux and Native American history.” Michelle Behr, the associate dean of HSS, said one interesting aspect of the chat will be the contrast between the two works Larson is going to be present. “[Larson’s] most recent book is (…) a favorably reviewed historical study on a Lakota Sioux chief who’s name was Gall, and who was known for his warrior skills,” Behr said. “And interestingly, Dr. Larson published a book prior to that on chief Red Cloud who was known for his diplomatic skills, so he’s looking at both aspects of Native American interaction, and their differences.” The event is free and open to

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The book cover of Robert Larson’s publication “Gall: Lakota War Chief.”

The book cover of Robert Larson’s publication “Red Cloud: Warrior Statesman of the Lakota.”

the public. Deborah Borelli, the administrative specialist of HSS, said although the chat will be focus on the publications, it will also be a presentation on the subject matter. “We (would) like to invite the public and student body to come and interact with the author,” Borelli said. “It’s not necessary to read the book. We

do book chats and book signings as a way of recognizing the good work that our faculty does, and to help the public learn about something they may not know about.” For more information about the book chat, call Deborah Borelli at 970-351-2707 or visit the HSS website at www.unco.edu/hss.

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Immigration laws hit home with survey Advocates of social justice to sample campus opinion on Arizona’s policies ERIC HEINZ news@uncmirror.com

Arizona’s new immigration laws have been a topic of national controversy since this summer. As the fight for the border continues, many have weighed in on the issue concerning citizenship and human rights. As an indicator of student opinion, the Diversity Mentor Program and members of the UNC Housing and Residential Education will conduct a survey throughout campus regarding what students think about Arizona’s immigration laws and their reactions. The survey will be composed of questions related to students’ knowledge of the issues and if they are close to anyone affected by it. The members organizing the survey said they hope to have it ready by Thursday, Oct. 21. How does this pertain to University of Northern Colorado students?

We really wanted to do some education about the immigration laws. We’re trying to get a sense of how the community feels about this kind of law. It’s an important piece of Legislation at this time.

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— Colleen Toomey, the director of Harrison Hall Members from HRE said the university has an increasing number of Latino and Hispanic students, as well as an increase in immigrants from around the world. Lauren Koppel, a sophomore philosophy major, is working with HRE to conduct the survey. Koppel said, pending approval, the organization plans to do a mock citizenship test, in which random students will be stopped in the McKee Hall Breezeway and

asked to show their Bear ID — the idea is to reenact enforcement of immigration situations. “We (HRE members) were talking about the laws, and we knew that we wanted to do something around that; we wanted to start dialogue on campus about the issue,” Koppel said. “This really illustrates the Arizona policy of always having to have some sort of identification on you.” Koppel said she attended the Social Justice Training Institute, a national organization that is led by university staff and faculty, during the summer. While attending, she said she was inspired by some of the ideas from the training. On Tuesday, hall directors and advocates of the issues hosted a meeting to establish how they will administer the survey. Colleen Toomey, Harrison Hall director, said the survey is also led by The Diversity Mentor Program, which is an organization comprised of second-year students. “We really wanted to do some

The amendments to Arizona Immigration Law According to the Arizona state website, the Arizona Senate bill 1070, House Bill 2162 was amended in April. Article 8: Enforcement of Immigration Laws in Arizona Revised Statutes: “For any lawful contact, stop, detention, or arrest made by a law enforcement official…where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, a reasonable attempt shall be made, when practicable, to determine the immigration status of the person,

except if the determination may hinder or obstruct an investigation. Any person who is arrested shall have the person’s immigration status determined before the person is released. The person’s immigration status shall be verified with the federal government…a law enforcement official…may not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this subsection except to the extent permitted by the United States or Arizona Constitution. A person is presumed to not be an alien who is

unlawfully present in the United States if the person provides to the law enforcement officer or agency any of the following: 1. A valid Arizona Driver License. 2. A valid Arizona nonoperating identification license. 3. A valid tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification. 4. If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid United States federal, state or local government issued identification.”

education about the immigration laws,” Toomey said. “We’re trying to get a sense of how the community feels about this kind of law. It’s an important piece of Legislation at this time.” Nelson Rodriguez, a higher education and student affairs leadership master’s student, is the graduate assistant for the Social Justice program under Housing and Residential Education. “I know from last year to this year, the number of students of color who enrolled and came to campus increased,” Rodriguez said. “Housing and Residential Education does have a commitment to social justice. The Diversity Mentor program, in particular, has been created to make that inclusive environment. They do that by creating educational programs that raise aware-

ness to different types of oppression in society.” Rodriguez also said it’s important for students to educate their peers on this issue, especially because Colorado is one of 21 different states that are thinking about passing similar immigration legislation.

Survey Schedule Oct. 13-14 The organizers expect to provide fact tents on campus. Koppel said the statistics will provide U.S. immigration information, as well as information on the law. Oct. 21-22 The survey will be conducted with handout fliers. Oct. 27 Nu Alpha Kappa fraternity will host an open forum/discussion on immigration law.

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n Saturday, I attended Greeley’s Oktoberfest. Because of prior commitments, I was only able to stay for an hour — long enough to grab a bratwurst and a beer. I do not want to talk about German sausage, except to say that when I finally convert to vegetarianism, the spiced brat will be among the things I miss most. I do, however, want to talk about beer. As a matter of fact, I like to talk about beer more often than not — a habit that my friends relentlessly

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tease me about. I swear from one end of the bar to the other that I’m not jabbering about it to impress them, convince them or annoy them, but just to share a unique experience. Which is what the consumption of beer should be. A great craft beer has as much flavor as any meal, with a texture and smell all its own. I have shared dozens of beers with friends that I remember distinctly. I’ve also met fascinating people from across the country over cold pints in brewery tap rooms. But there’s a stigma on beer that seems to have developed in the 50 years after prohibition. America has only been producing the best beer in the world for the past few years, and has only been producing beer that tastes better than urine for 20 years or so. Previously, drinking

beer was a way of getting hammered for cheap, or “relaxing” (read: getting hammered for cheap), and unfortunately many people still see it that way. Compound it with the perception that wine is the proper drink for dinner, and you have poor beer, a good drink with a bad reputation. Here’s the thing: I am not an alcoholic. I have only been drinking beer for a few years, and, in fact, my parents do not drink at all. I don’t drink beer every day, just as I don’t drink coffee or lemonade every day. And despite my snobbery, I understand fully the inclination to grab a Coors Light on a hot day. And as for wine, it became the reputed dinner drink at a time when American food was influenced most prominently by French and Italian cuisines, not the wider

world diet that classy types eat today. Beer can pair with all sorts of foods, and it’s far less expensive (a big advantage for us poor students). Plus, I challenge anyone to pour me a glass of wine with more flavor than the Three Philosophers Quadrupel for Brewery Ommegang that I popped open a few weeks ago. And I challenge everyone to try a new drink. Try it with a friend and think about what you’re drinking. Talk about it. Chances are you won’t remember the flavor of the beer on your tongue, or the way the light shined through your glass, or the floral aroma of hops. But you will remember that you tasted it together. I’ll make a toast to that. — Mark Maxwell is a junior theater arts major and a columnist for The Mirror.

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environmental issue and rallying politicians to fund recycling campaigns. And now the agenda has permeated much of children’s programming. I remember keenly the CNN’s environmental brainchild, Captain Planet, as well as his efforts to put a stopper on corporate America. I used to root him on as he prohibited workers from polluting the local water supply, forest, farm, etc. I’m all for taking care of the

world and ensuring its sustainability for generations to come; however, much of the hype concerning recycling is misleading at best and deceitful at worst. The environmentalists would lead America to believe that deforestation is a large result of our paper demands, and that by reducing these demands, we would in fact save the habitats of thousands of species. But this approach fails to address the economics associated with the paper industry. The paper industry, much like most other consumer-oriented industries, relies on supply and demand. In actuality, our demand for paper actually leads to an abundance of trees. Just like the demand for meat has significantly increased the number of cattle and poultry that America raises, so too the demand for paper increases the number of trees that are planted.

The number of trees in America has actually increased significantly over the last half century. One doesn’t have to drive far to realize that had civilization not come to Greeley, the city would be virtually treeless. The problem with deforestation in areas such as Brazil and Madagascar is not due to the demands of paper; rather, it is due to the weak and ineffective governments that rule over those lands and the companies that conduct business within them. Solving deforestation is a matter of legislation, not recycling. In addition, the actual process of recycling is bad for the environment and is often extremely costly, as well. It actually produces less pollution to transform a tree into paper (and put that paper in a landfill) than it does to go through the chemically exhaustive process of

removing ink from newsprint. Paper-making also consumes less time and fewer resources. Apart from the additional pollution factor involved, recycling consumes money. Governments often subsidize recycling efforts, and when those efforts are implemented, trash companies often have to double up on truck routes and spend human labor sorting recyclable goods. There are legitimate reasons to recycle some things. For instance, it’s been said that it’s actually economically advantageous to recycle many metals. We do have a responsibility to take care of our environment, but when our resources are renewable, the morality of “conserving” those resources becomes a fallacy. — Josh Divine is a junior math major and a columnist for The Mirror.

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Christina Cardinale, a freshman communication major, registers to vote Tuesday at the University Center. The deadline to register to vote is 30 days before the election, which is Monday, Oct. 4

Voter registration deadline Oct. 4 JESSICA GATES news@uncmirror.com

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time again: midterm elections are right around the corner. Individuals can cast their ballots and make their voice heard on voting day but must register by Monday. Young adults in America, ages 18-29, have consistently repre-

sented the least voter-turnout rates for elections. Although the past few elections have represented an upward trend, there is still a long way to go before the age group is equally represented at the polls compared to older citizens. One fact possibly causing low voter turnout of young adults

port to succeed in life.â&#x20AC;? Requirements to become a senior partner include being 20 years old or older, being a resident of Weld County for at least six months, attending and completing a screening and training process, and a committing to participate in the program for at least one calendar year. Those interested in finding out more about the open house celebration or interested in becoming a senior partner with Partners Mentoring Youth can contact Shatz at gail@partnersmentoringyouth.org or call 970-378-6501. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This press release was submitted to The Mirror for publication by Holly Bea-Weaver.

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coordinator in Greeley. The establishment of the office is the result of a joint effort with Youth and Family Connections, formerly the Juvenile Assessment Center. The organization is committed to helping youth get the guidance and support they need to succeed in life. It is one of three offices in the region for the organization, with others located in Estes Park and Fort Collins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re currently looking for members of the community who are interested in becoming adult mentors or senior partners,â&#x20AC;? Shatz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senior partners commit to spending three hours each week with their junior partner who are between the ages of 7-17 and need extra sup-

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Association keeps UNC graduates informed JORDANE HARTBAUER news@uncmirror.com The UNC Alumni Association was created in order to keep UNC graduates connected to university functions. The first Alumni Association board was elected in May 1995. The Judy Farr Center on Reservoir Road is home to the Alumni Association. The Alumni Association offers many different events and services to not only University of Northern Colorado alumni, but also to current students. Some of the services the association offers include an insurance program for graduates, discount travel opportunities, a UNC Bear Bank of America credit card and a

program called UNC Drives, in which participants donate $25 to purchase a UNC license plate. All proceeds from the drive go toward scholarships for current students. The Alumni Association is also in charge of all of the events during Homecoming Week, the 50-year class reunions and hosting tailgate parties. The association also hosts the Monfort College of Business Building Excellence Speaker series annually. There is an online database that houses alumni information, which is organized by the UNC Foundation. The association also keeps alumni informed on current events at the university with the Northern Vision magazine and the association’s

Coming back to school For more information about the UNC Alumni Association, visit www.uncalumni.org or call the Judy Farr Center at 970-351-2551. The Alumni Association will host the Homecoming Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Union Colony Civic Center. This year’s honored alumni are Laura Adams, class of 1978; Kato Crews, class of 1997; Kenneth Evans, class of 1955 and 1966; Dana Landry, class of 1994; Mark Nuccio, class of 1985; Masoud Shirazi, class of 1974 and 1975; and Sumate Yamnoon, class of 1981 and 1984.

new magazine, The Alumni Association Digest. Mike Johnson is the assistant vice president of Alumni and Donor Associations for the Alumni Association. “These online magazines feature information about alumni, donors and the UNC faculty and staff.” Johnson said. “The goal of the magazines is to keep alumni close to their alma mater and to let them know what is going on at the university.” Johnson said both magazines are published twice a year during the spring and fall and can be found online. The magazines have a circulation of 80,000 alumni and community members. Additionally, the UNC Alumni Association has a Facebook page with more than 80,000 fans. The association offers many scholarships, including the Sarah Platt Decker memorial fund, the Colorado License Plate scholarship and the Alumni Class Reunion scholarship. The association awards a total of $41,000 in scholarships among 18 students every year.

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Sammy Katopodes, a sophomore psychology and business management major, works as a receptionist at the front desk at the Alumni Association at the Judy Farr Center, 1620 Resevoir Road. “The relationship between the foundation and the Alumni Association has morphed and changed over the last few years,” said Polly Kurtz, the executive

director of the UNC Foundation. “The foundation and the Alumni Association work closely together, to work with both the alumni and the donors of UNC.”

Student Health Center to receive surplus of vaccines STAFF REPORT news@uncmirror.com

The UNC Student Health Center has been selected among four other university health programs in Colorado to administer vaccines this fall funded by the Public Health Service Act. According to www.317coalition.org, 317 Public Health

It really benefits the students; the meningitis vaccine costs about $120 normally, but this grant will allow students to purchase the vaccines for $14.74.

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— Cindy Vetter, the director of the Student Health Center Service Act, federal funding for the grant program was launched in 1963, and 42 years later, in 2005, the Center for Disease Control awarded $431

million in federal grants to state, local and territorial public health agencies for program operations and vaccine purchase. The coalition’s website

also states 33,000 deaths are prevented with immunization each year. The health center will be allotted 80 doses of meningitis, 30 doses of Tdap for tetanus shots and 150 doses of the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine. The doses are expected to arrive sometime this fall, but health center officials said they don’t know when that will be.

Cindy Vetter, the director of the Student Health Center, said being selected for the vaccines has been a huge cost-effective asset to the campus. “It really benefits the students; the meningitis vaccine costs about $120 normally, but this grant will allow students to purchase the vaccines for See Vaccines, Page 7

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Campus prepares for 2010 national midterm elections Voting from Page 5

could be because they are unaware of their personal responsibility to register. “The world is run by the people who show up, and you can’t show up if you aren’t registered to vote,” said Matt VanDriel, the Student Body President. “It is also important to re-register in Greeley, if you are registered in your hometown. That way, you can vote on local issues where you will spend most of your time.” Stan Luger, the associate director of UNC’s Institute for Civic Education and a professor of political science, said in the United States, the responsibility of registering to vote is on the shoulders of the individual, instead of the system in European countries where citizens are either automatically registered once they turn 18 or registered by a door-to-door campaigner. “There is evidence that once people are registered to vote in the U.S., their turnout levels emulate the higher turnout levels in Europe,” Luger said. “The key difference is getting registered.” Tyler Ames, the director of Legislative Affairs and a senior finance and accounting major,

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The world is run by the people who show up, and you can’t show up if you aren’t registered to vote. — Matt VanDriel, the Student Body President

said the easiest way for students to register to vote are at the voter registration table around campus this week or online. “Registering online is really quick and easy and takes just a couple of minutes,” Ames said. “As college students, it is vital that we vote because we are the future of our country.” After students register to vote, all that is left is to gather information on the issues addressed in this midterm election and to show up to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2. “Elections matter,” Luger said. “If the economic crisis we’re in and the two wars going on and the environmental issues threatening the planet are not enough, then I don’t know what is.” On voting day, the University Center Ballrooms will be one of Weld County’s polling stations

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where students can cast their votes. “It’s great that UNC will be a polling station this year, because students are already on campus, and it makes things much easier to access,” Ames said. “The University Center is already a very familiar place for many students, and it’s a place where a lot of UNC students feel comfortable with.” To register to vote online, visit www.neweracolorado.org or www.rockthevote.com. For information on this year’s ballot issues, visit www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/main.htm.

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Costs for medicine drops Vaccines from Page 6 $14.74,” Vetter said. “One of our health managers had been working with the Colorado Department of Immunization, and they selected us to participate in the program.” Vetter said if the health center was to purchase the vaccines, it would cost $30,000, which students would have to pay for. She also said the HPV vaccine is three separate vaccinations, which can cost about $400, (The doses must be spread out over a specific time period). “The (medicine) will be available to anyone,” she said. “This will all be cash or check, and they can get them at the health center. We will notify

the community when the center gets the medicine.” According to a press release from the Student Health Center, college students are a priority group for vaccination for several reasons. College freshmen who live in dormitories and teenagers 15-19 years old have an increased risk of getting meningococcal disease. About 75 percent of new HPV infections occur among people between 15–24 years old. The Student Health Center is located in Cassidy Hall on 19th Street and 10th Avenue across the street from central campus. The Center is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, call 970-351-2412.

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Comedian lives up to name, dispenses smooth jokes JOANNA LANGSTON arts@uncmirror.com

Finesse Mitchell. For those unfamiliar with the name, he is a comedian who has graced BET, Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central. You might also recognize him from such films as “Mad Money” and “Whose Your Caddy?” or from his column in Essence Magazine. By the looks of the jam-packed University Center Ballrooms Monday night, most students were familiar with this multi-talented performer. Mitchell opened up with shout outs to every class year, and a few obligatory remarks about Greeley’s distinct fecal scent and remote location. “Ya’ll must have really wanted to go to school to come here,” Mitchell said. “I was

halfway out here, and I said there’s no school out here, we need to turn around. Y’all must have really wanted to read to come all the way out here.” He reminisced about his days at the University of Miami, and the perks and pitfalls of college life. “I remember when I first got to school, and there were all kinds of people: white, Puerto Rican, black, Asian and Cuban,” he said. “White folks walking around like, ‘Professor said read three chapters — I read six!’” Mitchell’s best jokes came from his one-man conversations depicting typical college discussions between girlfriends, boyfriends, friends and roommates. Azhia Long, a junior Africana Studies major, said, “I liked that the comedian diver-

sified his jokes. He made fun of everyone.” Although his jokes were unapologetically racy and oftentimes racial, he always polished it off with a gem of practical advice. “You kids be safe, though,” Mitchell said. “There’s something worse out there than H-IV, AIDS, its called K-I-D-S, kids. And they don’t ever leave you.” He struck a chord when he asked who was broke, and the crowd erupted with raucous noise. “Nothing wrong with being broke, but be happy about it, don’t be mad at the world,” Mitchell said. “And don’t lie. Never lie. Your friend might be like ‘Hey Rico. You got my hunCASSIE NUCKOLS | THE MIRROR dred dollars?’ ‘No.’ ‘When can I Finesse Mitchell performs comedic routines for students during get it?’ ‘Uh. Never. God bless the kickoff of Homecoming Week, Monday night. The comedian you.’ Make sure you put that in teased about popular college campus conversations. His routine was a lively Mitchell invited a virginal there. Nobody ever punched anybody in the face after being melody of cheeky observations young man onstage to give him of all sorts of matters. His advice on how to “get grimy” blessed.” Counseling with humor, he monologue ran the gamut from with a woman. The evening was as informal the economy, to Barack Obama advised students. and George as his outfit: jeans and a UNC “ W h e n Bush, to room- T-shirt, which he promised bill collecmates, new would be mounted on his tors call, growth and even makeshift wall of fame. answer the “At home, I have the included 12 of phone. Just the funniest garage so where you pull in, b e c a u s e minutes ever you can’t even see the wall; they call you dedicated to it’s covered with college don’t mean v o m i t i n g . shirts,” Mitchell said. “I’m you have to Mitchell breezed going to put this right in the talk about right through his middle.” what they Mitchell wrapped up the jokes with comwant to talk — Finesse Mitchell, fort and com- evening with a few self-proa b o u t , ” m e n d a b l e moting statements. M i t c h e l l stand-up comedian and “You can find out about me on comedic timing. said. “They actor “He seemed finessemitchell.com,” Mitchell might call like ‘Did you know your credit to be having fun, and he said. “And follow me on Twitter. I card is two months overdue?’ improvised well,” said Amy want 10 new followers after I ‘Uh, yes I did know that, Visa. Shew, a sophomore dietetics leave here”; a feat that was probHey, did you know T.I. went to major who said she found it ably achieved before he exited particularly hysterical when the stage. jail again? Hello? Hello?’”

Ya’ll must have really wanted to go to school to come here. I was halfway out here and I said there’s no school out here, we need to turn around.

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Finesse Mitchell, a comedian and actor, performs personalized skits Monday night in the University Center Ballrooms. Finesse joked about his experiences in college.

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CSU dominates volleyball in sweep No. 18 Rams’ height on front line proves too much for Bears to handle DAVID WILSON sports@uncmirror.com

The Colorado State Rams, ranked No. 18 nationally, proved why that was the c a s e Tuesday night at B u t l e r Volleyball Hancock Sports Pavilion as they defeated the UNC women’s volleyball team, 3-0. It was the first home loss of the year for the University of Northern Colorado (12-4, 3-0), and it also snapped a three-

match winning streak. The Rams (12-2, 2-0) quickly silenced the majority of the 2,235 fans in attendance on Pack the Pavilion night. The Bears were able to hang tough through the first half of game one, keeping the Rams within striking distance at 14-11. But CSU responded out of a timeout and took game one, 25-19, while holding the Bears to an .028 attacking percentage. “We were able to hang with them early on, but we kept giving up runs to them,” Bears head coach Lyndsey Benson said. “They’re a very good team, and they proved it tonight.” CSU had a staggering 15

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UNC sophomore outside hitter Kelley Arnold celebrates winning a point against Colorado State on Tuesday. Arnold recorded nine kills in the Bears’ 3-0 loss to the Rams.

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We were able to hang with them early on, but we kept giving up runs to them. — UNC head volleyball coach Lyndsey Benson, on playing against the No. 18 Colorado State Rams blocks on the night, which stopped any chance for the Bears outside hitters, sophomore Kelly Arnold, and seniors Ashley Lichtenberg and Julie Stephenson from finding a rhythm. The Rams followed suit in games two and three as they overpowered the Bears with their size up front, silencing UNC to negative attacking percentages in each game. Sophomore hitter Megan Plourde, at 6-foot-3, and senior hitter Danielle Minch, at 6-foot2, led CSU. Plourde led all Rams with nine kills, two solo blocks and 10 assisted blocks, while Minch finished with eight kills, one solo block and three assisted blocks. “They’re very big up front, and they did a good job blocking any opportunities we had,” Lichtenberg said. UNC led only once all night, at 2-0 in the third game but was never able to sustain any kind of momentum to make a run of its own. The Bears were 2-0 against instate opponents before

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UNC senior outside hitter Ashley Lichtenberg (8) and junior setter Natalie Laband (5) jump in an attempt to block a shot in the Bears’ 3-0 loss to Colorado State on Tuesday. Tuesday’s defeat, and despite the Volleyball disappointing loss to the Rams, CSU 3, UNC 0 the Bears said they were able to Game Scoring 1 2 3 CSU 25 25 25 learn from their mistakes. UNC 19 16 14 “We’ll watch film and see Team Totals what CSU did well against us so Attack Set Serve Def. we can get ready for Northern Team K E TA A SA SE D B CSU 38 16 85 27 6 6 29 26 Arizona this weekend,” Arnold UNC 24 28 90 22 2 3 26 6 said. “We want to thank all the fans for coming out, and we hope they’ll come back.” UNC will gear back up for Big Northern Arizona Sky Conference play as it contin7 p.m. ues the five-match homestand Saturday against Northern Arizona at 7 p.m. Saturday at Butler-Hancock Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. Sports Pavilion

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Football team reflects on loss to MSU BEN WARWICK sports@uncmirror.com

The UNC football team suffered a tough 45-7 loss at the hands of the Michigan State Spartans last Saturday. Junior quarterback Dylan Orms had a rough day under center, going 6-for-22 through the air with 93 yards and three interceptions. “I definitely let the team

down,” Orms said. “If I would’ve played better, I think we’d have had a lot better shot in the game.” Senior running back Andre Harris, who is among the leaders in the Big Sky Conference in rushing, was held to 63 yards on 14 attempts. The only University of Northern Colorado (2-2, 1-1) score came after redshirt freshman quarterback Seth Lobato replaced Orms and connected

with sophomore wide receiver Chris Morris for a 32-yard touchdown just under two minutes into the fourth quarter. Offensive coordinator Greg Peterson said he believes that although the team sputtered on offense last weekend, the lack of production was just a fluke. “I think the kids were ready to play,” Peterson said. “I think we had a good scheme. The guys felt comfortable in it; they had been executing it all week, and when you play a team such as Michigan State, who’s an excellent football team, you can’t give the ball to them in scoring opportunities, and that was the single biggest factor in that football game.”

The offense was not the only part of the team to struggle against the Spartans. The defense also faltered during the game, allowing 532 yards of total offense. UNC head coach Scott Downing gave much of the credit to the Spartans. “I think Michigan State has some excellent receivers and some excellent running backs,” Downing said. “There were a number of times we hit a guy right in the hole, and they broke the tackle.” Junior wide receiver Patrick Walker said he knows the Bears were disappointing on offense, but insists they were not as ineffective as some may believe. “I don’t think we really strug-

gled as much as people think we did,” Walker said. “It was really all about us executing our plays. I give credit to them. They’re a good team. I feel like we’re a good team, too. Honestly, it’s just about us executing in the end.” Walker said the team is going to work hard in practice the rest of this week in order to be more efficient this weekend against No. 12 Montana (2-2, 1-1), a perennial Big Sky powerhouse. “We need to get back to playing our brand of football,” Downing said. “Our guys are very excited about playing in the Big Sky. They want to get back onto their turf and play a game against a team that they’re very, very familiar with.”

Foster, Vick to stand out in Week 4 Charlie CHARBONNEAU

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eek 4 in fantasy football is the make-orbreak week. For all you 0-3 teams, this is the week you need to turn the season around or face the facts. Hopefully these week four sit, start picks will help you get back into contention. Houston Texans running back Arian Foster hasn’t gotten a lot of credit for the team’s early success this season. He is quietly averaging more than 130 yards per game rushing. This week, Houston faces off with the Oakland Raiders, a team that gives up 133 yards per game on the ground. Look for Foster again to go over the century mark

in rushing and score one to two touchdowns against a weak Oakland rush defense. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has burst onto the scene this season, leading the team to a 2-1 record early on. I attribute his success to being more accurate as a passer and continuing to keep teams off balance with his legs. This week, the Eagles host the Washington Redskins, who have the second-worst pass defense in the league. Look for Vick to continue his success, throwing for 275 yards, rushing for another 75 and totaling three touchdowns. San Francisco running back Frank Gore has struggled to find a lot of yards this season. The 49ers have fallen behind early in games and have been forced to pass more, leaving Gore to watch. This week, the 49ers face the Atlanta Falcons, who give up only 101 yards per game on the

ground. I see the Flacons jumping out to an early lead again this week, and Gore will disappear from the offense. Look for him to accumulate maybe 60 yards rushing this week. Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer hasn’t been himself this season. He’s thrown for only 700 yards in three games and has only three passing touchdowns. The Cleveland Browns, this week’s opponent, only give up about 200 passing yards a game, but they struggle against the run. I see Cedric Benson getting a lot of carries and Palmer continuing to put up mediocre number through the air. Palmer might surpass the 200-yard mark this week, but will only throw one touchdown in the game.

— Charlie Charbonneau is a junior journalism major and sports writer for The Mirror.

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For those who enjoy laughing at things that aren’t typically considered “funny,” UNC’s College of Performing and Visual Art’s presentation of “Bright Ideas” is a mustsee. The performances start at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, in Norton Theatre, located in Gray Hall. The production will run until Oct. 9. There will be weekend showings at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10. “Bright Ideas” is a play that has received rave reviews for its riveting, informative and hilarious perspective on society’s obsession with the “high life.” The New York Times review for a previous production of “Bright

Ideas” called the production, “[a] deliciously black comedy [that] benefits from [a] hilariously funny, psychologically astute portrait this hilarious spoof hits home with ribtickling acuity.” The production was originally written by Eric Coble, and is the story of Genvera and Joshua Bradley who go through extreme measures to ensure their 3-year-old son gets admitted into very best childhood development academy. Theater professor Tom McNally will direct the production of “Bright Ideas”. McNally commented on the current cast of the show, and said he recognized their creativity. “In my 23 years here [at UNC], I’ve never worked with a more cre-

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Brandon Garegnani and Mehry Eslaminia star in Eric Coble’s dark, quriky comedy “Bright Ideas” playing at the Norton Theatre in Gray Hall starting Sept. 30 through Oct. 10.