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Sports Volleyball team gets big wins The UNC volleyball team has extended its winning streak to seven in the past week. PAGE 9 & 10
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Cottage becomes service outpost for university’s veterans CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com
Before this semester, the Roudebush Cottage was used for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program on campus, but it now serves as the UNC Veteran Services center. The new location has been open for about a month, and an open house hosted Tuesday at the cottage. “The reason we’re holding the open house is because it’s a big kick-off,” said Laucas DeKinder, the assistant registrar for Veteran and Military Services. “This is a
new facility for veterans on campus. It’s very unique to the area — to the nation really.” DeKinder noted that before now, there hasn’t been one place for veterans to find out about the benefits they receive, making it difficult to take full advantage of what’s given to them. “We have more veterans that are coming back to school now, and it’s important to have a place for them,” DeKinder said. “Their benefits are really unique; their education benefits will pay for school, so they need a place to kind of figure out how
to get all that taken care of, so they can start getting money and going to school.” In addition to providing a central location for veterans, the center also gives them a place to study and socialize. There is a lounge, a study room and free wireless Internet. Jenn Orona, a sophomore elementary education major who served twice in Iraq, said the center has really helped her become familiar with the benefits available. “When I first came here freshman year first semester, this office wasn’t conceptualized, and it’s really hard to figure out the benefits to get paid correctly, to understand the system — even coming to school was hard because I am a non-traditional student,” Orona said. “It’s hard to
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Travis A. O’Guin, left, a sergeant in the U.S. Army., and Jessie George, an Army staff sergeant attend the Veterans Services open house Tuesday at Roudebush Cottage. be a part of campus, and so the office has (...) made it so much more navigable.” Konrad Schlarbaum, a sophomore recreation and tourism major who is also a veteran, said
he also thought the center was helpful in getting situated on campus. “It centralizes the information pool where you can go to find out about the benefits that you have that you’ve earned, and also where you can go to know more about your medical benefits or jobs or housing around Greeley,” Schlarbaum said. “It’s not only a campus thing, it’s a community thing.” Orna said it has been nice to meet other veterans who attend the University of Northern Colorado; however, she also said she doesn’t really fit in with the traditional students. “It’s so wonderful the school made the commitment to help the veteran student’s, and it’s made a big difference,” she said.
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Tailgating honors safety first TOTIANNA WEEKLY news@uncmirror.com
Hundreds of students, Greeley community members and sports fans flocked to the parking lots of Nottingham Field parking lots Saturday morning to pre-celebrate the kick off of UNC’s first football game of the year with the tradition of tailgating. In the early hours of Saturday in the parking lot of ButlerHancock, people arrived to set up their booths, barbecue grills and chairs to be full and happy before cheering on the Bears to victory. As spectators to filled up the seats, Pride of the Rockies marching band could be heard practicing, which served as a coincidental tool to raise the school spirit at the tailgate party. The University of Northern Colorado cheerleaders performed in the uniformed colors Blue and Gold, while tailgaters played a lot of family backyard games. “Tailgating is a good experience for people to get to know each other, and is a good opportunity to get to know other students at UNC,” said Angelica
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Ryan Felten, UNC alumnus, grabs some barbecue food before the football game Saturday at Nottingham Field. Balderas, a junior business major Terry Anderson, UNC Athletics associate director of sales and marketing, is one of the many people who organize, coordinate, set-up, monitor and eventually dismantle the tailgate party every home game. “The set up usually begins at 8 a.m,” Anderson said. “The spots are marked off, the entrance barriers are put into place; the official tailgating start time is three hours before the event begins — tailgating begins at 10:35 a.m.” Anyone interested in participating in tailgating can to do so;
however, the guidelines to set up a designated location must be met. Those who are interested must fill out a tailgating permit application, which is available at the UNC ticket office website, www.unco.edu/tickets, and fax it to the athletic department for Terry Anderson at 970351-2018. The deadline for applications is at noon the Friday before a home game. In addition to setup and logistics, security is the primary concern of the university to ensure safety. Security is provided by the UNC police department, but individuals and organizations can volunteer too. Because the athletic department rents the Butler-Hancock parking lot, there are three main security enforcements. UNCPD monitors the area during the time allotted to the Athletic Department, the entrance to the game by parking lot is always monitored, and an alcohol consumption security group monitor who is drinking and how much. For more information about tailgating, parking and related activities during sporting events, visit www.uncbears.com.
Chain restaurant to help cancer research BENJAMIN WELCH news@uncmirror.com
AIDS is one of the most dangerous diseases facing society. The Northern Colorado AIDS Project looks to improve the lives of those suffering from it. From 4 to 10 p.m. today, NCAP and Chili’s restaurant will team up to help combat AIDS and raise awareness. For every event flier presented, Chili’s in Greeley, Loveland and Fort Collins will return 15 percent of that
check amount to NCAP. According to the NCAP website, center’s mission is to improve “the quality of people living with HIV and AIDS and helps reduce the spread and stigma of the disease.” The project also provides outreach, education, counseling, testing services, contraceptives and case management services for those affected by the disease. “Talk to your friends about being safe; talk to your partners to find out if they’ve been tested for
HIV,” said Christopher Grano, the prevention director for NCAP. In addition to sponsoring the event with Chili’s, NCAP also participates in statewide events, including the AIDS Walk Colorado and community events such as the annual luncheon on Nov. 3 in Fort Collins. They also advocate for change on a national level. Grano said volunteers are always welcome. For more information, visit www.ncaids.org.
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Corbin Greene, left, and Sam Wood, both senior history majors, emcee for the third annual UNC Student Radio open house Tuesday at the Davis House. Any student can sign up to host a show.
Radio tunes in students BENJAMIN WELCH news@uncmirror.com Students looking to express their creativity over the air can tune in to the opportunities available at UNC Student Radio. Representatives from the
University of Northern Colorado Student Radio hosted an informational get-together Tuesday at the Davis House to recruit new DJs and to promote shows with student-oriented See Radio, Page 12
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Vote no on Amendments 60, 61, Proposition 101 In an effort to save money for school districts, proponents of resolutions Amendment 60 and 61 are trying to fix a situation by sucking the life out of one of Colorado’s — and any nation’s — most treasured asset: higher education. The two pieces of Legislature will be included in this November’s mid-term election. If either of the amendments passes, it could devastate future funding for all higher education facilities. Opponents of the amendments claim the two proposals could cost Colorado colleges and universities $1 billion next year. Although UNC relies on state funding less than the other four-
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and school districts have already invested in. The amendment states no borrowing can be extended after 2010, if passed. Proposition 101 is somewhat related to funding education, but deals more with car taxes and licensing. Taxes allocated to fund schools would see a decline, but it would not be as devastating as the other two. Still, don’t vote on it. Reserve funds schools and other enterprises use for emergencies will be tapped quickly in an effort to maintain a balanced budget if these amendments pass. From the economic downturn to more cuts in education, the rations needed to stave off are already dwindling at
an alarming rate; many enterprises are in decent financial shape at the moment, but how long can relying on hypothetical means of income further any establishment? The Denver Post and various political outlets have already published scathing material about the proposals. It’s time the students at the University of Northern Colorado know their vote could put their institution and the state’s young minds far behind the pace of the vastly-expanding arena of the academy. Editor’s note: For more information about the issue in this column, visit www.donthurtcolorado.com.
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Where do college students go to hang out in a college city? Mark MAXWELL
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year universities, it is still a significant portion of what the institution needs to operate. Amendment 60 will require schools to cut property taxes in half. To make up the difference, large amounts of grants and donations will have to support the enterprises of education. Also, relying on a shaky economy to give back to the schools is not a secure option. Amendment 61 strangles the cash flow schools need to continue projects by limiting enterprise borrowing. Any bonds or lending the schools receive must be repaid in 10 years from the time of the agreement, instead of the more lenient 20 to 30 years many universities
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made an unfortunate comment in a department meeting a couple weeks ago. To paraphrase, I implied that people would be stupid to come to Greeley for anything other than an education or a job. I meant to say the university is the best part of Greeley, not that Greeley is the worst part of the university. In hindsight, though, I would stand by both statements.
It’s not that students don’t have plenty of activities to occupy them, or that school isn’t enough of a draw to make a town bearable. The trouble is the students’ odd lack of interest in local business. Where are the late night coffeehouses? The hangouts for young folks? Where do non-drinking students go at night? There are a handful of businesses that cater to UNC students, and do it well. With the newly expanded Bear Bus service, students have quick-andeasy access to the downtown area and a number of bars and clubs. Bars and clubs sadly don’t do much for the under21 crowd, a sizeable portion of
the university population. Frustrated with a lack of nightlife options, underage students will turn to house parties that often leave them in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation. How can Greeley businesses welcome them at night? Live music, late night food and social events are all draws. Students (most of them) don’t run businesses because they have neither the time nor the money. They do support businesses, however. The more student-oriented a business is, the more students will orient themselves in its doors. Having an enormous concentration of college-aged people
in a town should be a boon to business, not a hindrance; yet, dozens of businesses insist on keeping them away at night — because of liquor laws or just poor marketing choices. So where are the businesses that ask for young students? That beg for them? If you know and love one, let us know what it is and why it’s good for students. I promise, I will check it out. And if it turns out I’ve overlooked the best parts of the town, I will gladly eat my words. And their food, if it’s delicious. — Mark Maxwell is a junior theater arts major and a columnist for The Mirror.
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The 2010-2011 UNC fraternities and sororities Alpha Omicron Pi
Delta Sigma Phi
Sorority “One badge, one bond, and singleness of heart.” Address: 1838 Eighth Ave. President: Lindsey Rowe E-mail: egpresident@yahoo.com
Fraternity “Better men, better lives.” Address: N/A President: Nico Ruscitti Phone: 970-301-5430
Delta Zeta Alpha Phi Sorority “Union hand in hand.” Address: 814 19th St. President: Maggie Conroy E-mail: conroymaggie77@gmail.com
Sorority “Sisters by chance, friends by choice.” 1717 10th Ave. President:Lauren Baker E-mail: bake7577@unco.edu
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Kappa Sigma Fraternity “Bologna teaches.” Address: 1851 11th Ave. President: Corey Dyben E-mail: A2B4life@gmail.com
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Fraternity “Every man, a man.” Address: 2047 Eighth Ave. President: Michael Lord E-mail: lord4198@bears.unco.edu
“Aspire, Seek, Attain.” Address: 1729 10th Ave. President: Caitlin Fatka E-mail: president@asabetabeta.org
Sigma Kappa Sorority “One heart, one way.” Address: 1723 10th Ave. President: Rachel Vahle Recruitment Chairperson: Caitlin Mobley E-mail: rae.vahle@yahoo.com
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Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity “The truth and the word.” Address: 1618 11th Ave. President: Zach Johnson Rectuitment Chairperson: Mitchell Loya. 719-229-3281
Sigma Chi Fraternity “In this sign, you will conquer.” Address: 1922 Eighth Ave. President: Michael Johnston E-mail: epsilonpi@inhoc.com
Delta Tau Delta Multicultural “Commited to lives of excellence.” Address: 1602 11th Ave. President: Alex Dosen Recruitment chairperson: Tyler Ames, 303-809-0598
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The 2010-2011 UNC fraternities and sororities Lambda Theta Nu
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Multicultural “Only a Lambda knows.” President: Reyna Cruz E-mail: cruz3682@bears.unco.edu
Multicultural “By merit and culture” Graduate Adviser: Sheniqua Smith E-mail: smsmith08@comcast.net
Sigma Lambda Gamma Pi Lambda Chi Multicultural “La hermandad nunca termina” President: Veronica Domingo E-mail: domi6545@bears.unco.edu
Sigma Lambda Beta Multicultural “Opportunity for wisdom, wisdom for culture” President: Hugo Gandarilla E-mail: gand9854@bears.unco.edu
Delta Sigma Theta Multicultural “Intelligence is the tourch of wisdom.” President: Sara Anderson E-mail: Delta_Divas13@yahoo.com
Nu Alpha Kappa Multicultural “Men of mind, men of culture, men of pride.” President: Carlos Cruz E-mail: carloscruz2652@gmail.com
Multicultural “Culture is pride, pride is success.” President: Sara Johnson E-mail: john7308@bears.unco.edu
Alpha Phi Alpha Multicultural “First of all, servants of all.” President: Theo Williams E-mail: will8119@bears.unco.edu
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Creative melodies set Fireside Lounge aflame JOANNA LANGSTON arts@uncmirror.com
Snap your fingers, do your step, you can do it all by yourself. Or you could’ve done it with a band during Open Mic Night, Monday evening. It was a sight to be seen, heard and remembered. Singers belted, poets vented, hearts were won, worry was lost, boys became men and souls were set aflame in the pervasive beauty of shared genius. A dozen or so hopeful artists, a little beleaguered by anxiety, stood in a line in a corner of the University Center Fireside Lounge, anticipating their turn in the proverbial limelight. The nervous shuffle of students just becoming acclimated to their role as performers, abated as the first act got started; with the support of friends and friendly audience members, the musicians reveled in their creations and lit the chilly night with wondrous ardor.
Open Mic Night has long been the refuge of creative young things, often featuring skinny hipsters with a fat flair for music and words to stir the burbling passion inside. Yet, sometimes in the figure of a lamb lies the heart of a lion, as the audience would come to find out when Keegan Fisher read to the audience, fairy tales of traditional love turned askew. As youngsters bandied about in clothes belying an indie-rock persuasion, the vibe was eminently cool, occasionally resonating with the tinkling of fingers snapping appreciatively to well-written words and even a sprinkling of coarse language for those in need of an edge to their Monday nights. Jasmin Poythress, a junior psychology major, was greeted with wild whooping as she walked onstage to croon Des’Ree’s “Gotta Be.” Her melodious voice lent strength and distinction to the well-
known ditty, but softly, simply, bereft of any unnecessary cooing. “I’m always nervous,” Poythress said. “I’ve done this for a little while now; they call me a veteran, but I feel like I’ll always be a beginner. There’s so much to learn.” Cameron McNerney, a junior communication major, lent intensity to the evening atmosphere with a couple of original songs banged out on piano keys, his face contorted from the tricky business of extracting one’s misery and confusion out from within, through vocal chords. “Sorry I’m not really mellow,” McNerney said. “I’m really intense, which is the way I think life should be. I make my songs based off my life and what I strive for. It’s the music I need to hear.” Open Mic Nights have inspiration and amusements for everyone, even rock ’n’ roll ver-
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Members of Good Morning Gospel sing “Steel My Life Away,” in their debut performance as a band, Monday during Open Mic Night at the UC. sions of salacious rap songs, if that tickles your fancy. “Not only does it have amazing shows, but it also has free
Starbucks, which is just, like, an added plus,” said Michael Richardson, a sophomore art major.
How to deal with bad communicators when ‘in like’ Alexandria VASQUEZ
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Dear Alex, There is a guy I like who likes me, too, but he’s really bad at communicating, which makes things so hard! Is his lack of communication caused by his immaturity or shyness? Or is he just oblivious? And how should I approach him? Sincerely, Confused Dear Confused, I have some good news and some bad news for you. The good news is that you’re already over the
hump. If you’ve already had enough honest and open conversations to know that you’re both “in like” with each other, then you’ve cleared a major hurdle. There are so many potential relationships that never make it to that point. The bad news is that you are dealing with what is known as a “crappy communicator.” I’ve found that the best way to deal with these is to be as direct as possible. If you’re confused by the mixed signals he seems to be sending you, go ahead and let him know. Chances are he probably doesn’t realize how confusing he’s being. I bet he’s just as anxious about the whole thing as you are and I’m sure you would both benefit from clearing the air.
Hung-up on a guy Dear Alex, I need some suggestions for getting over a guy who was head over heels for me one minute, but then changed to a monster and I had to leave him alone. Got some advice? Sincerely, Hung-up Dear Hung-up, Been there, done that! Love is a many-splendored thing, and unfortunately, that means feelings are subject to change at a moment’s notice. If a guy likes you and then changes his mind, there isn’t much you can do. You can get over it, or you can wallow. I, for one, would choose to get over it! I would recommend having your very own
Farewell To What Could Have Been pity party – you know, with ice cream and Chinese takeout and sad love movies – and then let it be. It sounds cliché, but it’s worked many a time for me. I promise you. Independent love Dear Alex, So, I’m interested in this girl that seems to like me back, as well. The only problem is she’s a lot more independent than most girls I talk to. She’s not super needy, and she is kind of laid back. My question is, how do I show her that I’m interested without being all in her face? Sincerely, Waiting for Love Dear Waiting for Love,
Just tell her! There’s too much risk with subtlety that you aren’t getting the point across. And just because she’s independent, doesn’t mean she doesn’t want you to be up front about how you feel. I think a lot of people tend to get caught up in trying not to seem too eager and hanging back a little, but I think that’s bologna. If you like a person, you’re excited when they show signs of interest, right? Then why not make someone’s day and let them know how much you like them? Spread the sunshine, man. — To submit a question to Alexandria Vasquez’s advice column, visit her page at formspring.me/unc
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Bears overpower Division II opponent JORDAN FREEMYER sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC football team opened its season in style, recording its first shutout since moving to Division I in 2003 with a 54-0 defeat of Division II Adams State. The 54-point margin of victory was the University of Northern Colorado’s largest since a 72-13 victory over New Mexico Highlands, another Division II school, in 2003. “It was a nice way to start the season today. I was really pleased,” UNC head coach Scott Downing said. The UNC defense allowed just 104 yards of total offense in holding an opponent scoreless for the first time since a 31-0 blanking of Western State in 2002. “To pitch a shutout at home against a team that last week rolled up over 500 yards of total offense is pretty good,” Downing said. Junior quarterback Dylan Orms got the offense off to a fast start, connecting with sophomore wide receiver Jace Davis for a 70-yard touchdown on his first pass attempt
of the game. “We had known that we were going to run that play from early on in the week, so I’d been dreaming about it,” Orms said. “And then to go out and execute perfectly like that, it was a big deal.” Orms was not the only Bear to take advantage of an early opportunity. Senior running back Andre Harris took his first carry of the game 30 yards to the end zone, giving UNC (1-0) a 14-0 lead with just over five minutes to play in the first quarter. “They had the holes wide open for me, I was just happy feet out there,” Harris said. Senior cornerback Korey Askew started the second quarter by nabbing a pass out of the air with one hand and taking it in for a touchdown, giving the Bears a 21-0 lead. It was one of two interceptions for him in the game. “I was lucky to get my hand on it and snag it in,” Askew said. An Adams State penalty allowed UNC to convert third-and-long on its next drive, which ended with Harris’ second touchdown of the game from 39 yards out, giving the
Bears a 27-0 lead after a missed extra point. Harris finished the day with 154 rushing yards on 18 carries. “The way Andre and Jhamele (Robinson) ran today, I’ve never seen any of our backs run like that, so that was great to see,” Orms said. The next two UNC drives resulted in a 34-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Mason Puckett and a 7-yard touchdown run by Orms to give UNC a 37-0 lead. UNC scored more points in the first half than it had in any previous game under Downing, taking a 44-0 lead into the locker room after Orms found Davis for a 53-yard score with less than three minutes to play before halftime. “It was nice to get out here and play against somebody else,” said Davis, who finished the day with three catches for 148 yards. “I’ve been going against (Askew) for I don’t know how many weeks.” The third quarter saw the UNC offense focusing on ball control and killing the clock. The Bears scored their final touchdown on a 13-play, 71-yard drive that took over seven minutes and was capped by Harris’
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UNC sophomore wide receiver Jace Davis hauls in a 53-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the Bears’ 54-0 win over Adams State on Saturday. Davis finished with three catches for 148 yards. third touchdown run of the day, a 7yarder. In the fourth quarter, redshirt freshman quarterback Seth Lobato relieved Orms and engineered the Bears’ final scoring drive, which lasted nine plays, traveled 38 yards and led to a 39-yard field goal by Puckett that capped the scoring.
UNC begins Big Sky Conference play at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday at Weber State, which lost to FBS Boston College in its opener. The game will be televised on Altitude Sports & Entertainment. “We’ve got bigger fish to fry next week,” Askew said. “We’ve got to get ready for Weber.”
Volleyball continues hot streak against Denver DAVID WILSON sports@uncmirror.com
The friendly confines of Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion were all the UNC volleyball team needed to get over the hump against in-state rival Denver as the Bears swept the Pioneers, 3-0, Tuesday night. The University of Northern Colorado (7-2) was 0-5 in its last five meetings against the Pioneers (4-4), including matches that
went all five games in the last two seasons in Denver. “The three years I’ve been here we’ve lost heartbreakers every time, so it was really great to come out and beat them,” senior outside hitter Ashley Lichtenberg said. Lichtenberg led all UNC players with 14 kills on the night. The Bears came out sluggish in the first game, as they trailed most of the way before rallying to tie the score at 24. The two teams
exchanged points before the Bears prevailed with a 27-25 decision. DU contained Bears sophomore outside hitter Kelly Arnold, as she only managed three kills in game one and just six kills the entire night. UNC sophomore setter Marissa Hughes, usually a starter, was out of the starting lineup with an illness, giving an opportunity to junior setter Natalie Laband, who responded with 34 assists, three digs and a kill on the night.
“We’re not quite sure how long Marissa will be out, but Natalie did a great job stepping in there for us,” Bears head coach Lyndsey Benson said. “She has been a part of our system for two years, so she is very comfortable in it and with our hitters.” Games two and three were dominated by UNC as the Bears jumped out early in each game and continued to wear down the Pioneers. The Bears took game two, 25-16, and game
three, 25-12. The Bears have now won six matches in a row and are 2-0 against in-state schools. “We are a pretty confident team,” Laband said. “We back it up with our hard practices, and the win over Georgia last weekend was great for us.” UNC will travel to Laramie, Wyo. this weekend for the Wyoming Tournament before starting Big Sky Conference play next week.
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Volleyball outlasts Georgia in five-set thriller CHARLIE CHARBONNEAU sports@uncmirror.com
The UNC volleyball team proved that last season’s success
was no fluke, winning a five-set thriller Saturday night at the Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion against the Georgia Bulldogs (2520, 16-25, 38-36, 22-25, 15-11),
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which included a record-setting third set. The University of Northern Colorado (6-2) defeated the Bulldogs (6-1) in the final match of the 2010 Hampton Inn & Suites Northern Colorado Classic, which proved to be for the tournament championship. Sophomore outside hitter Kelley Arnold was named the tournament MVP, while sophomore setter Marissa Hughes and senior outside hitter Ashley Lichtenberg were named to the all-tournament team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing a team of that caliber was awesome,â&#x20AC;? Arnold said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being able to overcome our struggles and push through tough times to get the win was great tonight.â&#x20AC;? The Bears got off to a quick start for the first time this season, taking an early 5-0 lead in the first set, and closing the set on a 10-3 run to take it 25-20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every match this season so far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a slow-starting team,â&#x20AC;? UNC head coach Lyndsey Benson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were the more aggressive team, and I think that showed in the first five points.â&#x20AC;? In the second set, Georgia proved why it is one of the top teams in the Southeastern Conference, going on an 8-0 run to take the set 25-16. The third set proved to be one for the ages. Neither team led by more than
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UNC senior outside hitter Ashley Lichtenberg blocks a shot during the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; five-set victory over Georgia in the final match of the Hampton Inn & Suites Northern Colorado Classic. two points throughout the entire set, but UNC eventually outlasted the Bulldogs, winning 38-36. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That game will be a game I remember for my entire coaching career,â&#x20AC;? Benson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was incredible some of things that we battled through and were able to pull it out somehow.â&#x20AC;? Georgia fought hard to take the fourth set 25-22, and was ahead 10-6 in the fifth set when the Bears
took over. UNC won the final nine points of the match to take the fifth set 15-10, the match, and the championship of the tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight was huge for this program,â&#x20AC;? Benson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We keep adding on to what we accomplished last year. To beat Georgia on our home court was pretty sweet.â&#x20AC;? Beating a team like Georgia did more for the UNC volleyball team than simply notching another win on the schedule according to senior outside hitter Julie Stephenson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives us a lot of confidence going into the season; it shows how high of a level we can play at,â&#x20AC;? Stephenson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can compete with the top teams in the nation, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really excited.â&#x20AC;?
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Look for Jags’ QB to shine in Week 1 Charlie CHARBONNEAU
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he 2010-11 NFL season is only a day away, and that means one thing: fantasy football. Are you looking for week one success? Look no further than my start ’em and sit ’em picks for this week. Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler struggled in his first year with the team. The Bears have a solid receiving corps, though, and with the addition of running back Chester Taylor, who is an excellent passing option out of the backfield, Cutler will have a litany of targets around him this season. Of course, Chicago is playing Detroit in week one, which would help any quarterback’s numbers. I see Cutler throwing for 325 yards, with three touchdowns and
one interception. Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Harrison broke onto the NFL scene last season with huge rushing games against Kansas City, Oakland and Jacksonville. With his main competition, Montario Hardesty, out for the season with a torn ACL, Harrison will take the bulk of the carries this season and continue his success. The Browns play Tampa Bay in week one, which had the worst run defense in the NFL last season. Look for Harrison to get around 150 yards and two touchdowns. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard has been fairly consistent over the last two seasons. He doesn’t throw for a lot of yards, but he is also usually immune to the turnover bug. In week one, he goes up against the Denver Broncos, who had the third-best pass defense in the NFL last year. Champ Bailey, Andre Goodman, Brian Dawkins and
newcomer Perrish Cox will give him fits all day. I think Garrard will end the day with about 250 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has been wreaking havoc in the NFL since he came into the league. He can run as well as catch out of the backfield, and teams simply haven’t been able to stop him. In week one, the Ravens will play the New York Jets, who touted the league’s eighth-best rush defense and best pass defense in the NFL. Kris Jenkins, Bart Scott, Antonio Cromartie and Darrelle Revis will be a tough matchup for the Baltimore offense, and I believe they will focus on shutting Rice down. He will accumulate 60 rushing yards, 25 receiving yards and won’t see the end zone this Sunday. — Charlie Charbonneau is a junior journalism major and sports writer for The Mirror.
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Big Sky Conference adds two football-only members STAFF REPORT sports@uncmirror.com The Big Sky Conference will have a new look on the gridiron in the near future. On Tuesday, the conference announced the addition of Cal PolySLO and the University of CaliforniaDavis as football-only members. The University of Northern Colorado was in the Great West Football Conference with both Cal Poly and UC Davis in 2004 and 2005. The two schools play in the Big West Conference, which does not have football as a sanctioned sport, for all other sports. Big Sky Conference Commissioner Doug Fullerton said in a press release that the
conference might not be finished with expansion. “The landscape of college athletics has shifted even more this summer,” Fullerton said. “And with the great diversity of funding and budgets at the Football Bowl Subdivision Level, the role of the FCS may become even greater in the coming years. The FCS could become the home for many institutions. We feel like the additions of UC Davis and Cal Poly put us in front of that momentum.” Possibilities for the 12th Big Sky school include the other three Great West members, Southern Utah, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as FBS members Idaho See Big Sky, Page 12
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UNC has history with new conference foes Big Sky from Page 11 and San Jose State. Big West Commissioner Dennis Farrell said in a statement that he supports the move of Cal Poly and UC Davis to the Big Sky. “I applaud the Big Sky Conference and commissioner Doug Fullerton for this visionary move that will further proj-
ect them as one of the top conferences in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision,” Farrell said. UNC is 2-6 all-time against Cal Poly and 1-4 all-time against UC Davis. The two schools will likely play a full Big Sky schedule in 2012 or 2013.
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Channel 3: UNC’s airwave outlet Radio from Page 3 content for the year. Food and prizes were available outside the Davis House, home to the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center, on the corner of 20th Street and 10th Avenue. “We strive to have content from the afternoon to late at night,” said Corbin Greene, a senior history major and host of “Audio Experience,” which airs 8 to 10 p.m. on Mondays. A variety of programs run throughout the day, from Billboard 100 hits to political commentaries and call-in shows. The UNC Radio website is where listeners can tune in, as well as on channel 3 in the dorm rooms. “(UNCSR) is an expression
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I think it’s a way we can show our individuality and show the student body new, local talent. — Sam Wood, a senior history major and the general manager of UNCSR of who we are as a student population,” said Amanda Grassello, a junior anthropology major and promotions manager for the station. “It’s an outlet for our creativity.” Popular shows for the station include “The Todd Show” at 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, “Feed the Goats” at 8 to 10
p.m. on Wednesdays, “Student Senate Radio” at 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and “Dave’s Gone By” by Dave Lefkowitz, the station’s program director, which airs Saturday mornings. New shows to be brought in the fold this semester include a sex and relationships show, an all-blues music show, and a sporting program, as well as many others. The station is an experienced-only-based program, which means students are not compensated for their work on air. However, the skills gained by working for UNCSR are excellent for students looking to work in broadcasting after graduation. “I think it’s a way we can show our individuality and show the student body new, local talent,” said Sam Wood, a senior history major and station general manager. Wood also said additional events to garner attention to the program will be hosted in the future. Those looking to become involved or host their own show can fill out an application at www.uncradio.com. Upon completion, the applicant will be contacted and trained to operate as a DJ. A one- or two-hour timeslot will be determined, and the show will be put on air.
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