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Summer 2015 Style GuideSummer fashion tips to spice up your wardrobe from UNCs own starlette vlogger Glitter Brainsfrom UNCs own starlette vlogger Glitter Brains
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Is UNCs PG. 5 president BEING paid too much?How to have a healthy summerPrecautions to maintain your health when traveling over the break PG. 5
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NEWS5 Fc Over the past 10 years, UNC student tuition has increased 68 percent, while Kay Nortons salary has increased 73 percent B Precautions to maintain your health when traveling over the break
6 e Colleges dont necessarily teach students everything they need to know post-graduation
ARTS & CULTURE7 a Summer fashion tips to spice up your wardrobe
8 X A list of summer concerts and festivals in the Greeley and Denver area
SPORTS9 c8{ Organization that supports college students, student-athletes in particular, receives cease and desist letter from UNC
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A free education is extremely valuable, but I dont think most athletes
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By Katarina Velazquez
I am tired. I am tired of hearing the same story and the same arguments that accompany that story. I am tired of the media focusing on destruction as opposed to the real problem of oppression in this country. Because since when did burning buildings become of more signifi cance in the U.S. than another unjustifi ed lost life? Th e uprisings in Baltimore have brought forth full media at-tention and multiple Facebook fi ghts. A lot of comments Ive read over the past few days are usually along the lines of, I dont understand, or, Th eyre ruining their own community! Argh! And quite frankly, these people are missing the bigger picture. I am not saying everyone needs to agree with me on this. I am not saying everyone needs to condone or accept the violence happening in Baltimore. I am just asking people to open their minds and their ears to listen. Because right now, if you are not opening your mind and ex-posing yourself to diff erent perspectives and viewpoints, you are fully perpetuating your white privilege. As a woman who is biracial herself, I make it a daily eff ort to
really listen. And I am fully aware of the privilege I have. But that doesnt seem to be the case for everyone who has this privilege, and it is something I will never understand. Aft er watching this problem of injustice continue for so long, Ive come to the conclusion that violence may not always be ide-al, but sometimes, it is necessary. A voice can only be silent for so long before it grows tired of being silent and fi nally wants to be heard. Th at is what black America is doing right now. Th ey just want to be heard a prob-lem white America typically doesnt understand. And this is why some dont understand these protests-turned-riots. I oft en bring up this point to people: When in U.S. history has a peaceful protest ever been successful? And the opposing side always likes to point out Martin Luther King Jr.s successes. And yes, with that I do partially agree. MLK was a greatly respected man who did a lot for minorities in this country. But if his successes were as successful as the opposing side likes to argue, then why do we still have this problem of racial profi ling and discrimination in our country? Why are black men still experiencing prejudiced police brutality? And why in the hell has the black community still yet to receive any sort of justice? Its time to stop sweeping this problem under the rug, peo-pletake the time to listen. Th ese riots and protests are not only
about one man. Th ey are about addressing structural racism in the U.S. Shout out to Marilyn Mosby for understanding this. Our system is broken, and we need to fi x it. Th e fi rst step we take in fi xing it is by opening our ears and listening, and more importantly, addressing our privilege and utilizing it to helpnot to continue to hurt. So the next time you see an article or opinion you may not necessarily agree with, dont quickly get defensive and reject it. Open your mind. Weigh what is right and what is wrong. And form your own intelligent opinion. Th en maybe my exhaustion can fi nally be put to rest.
Katarina Velazquez is a junior journalism and mass communications major and editor in chief for Th e Mirror. She can be reached at [email protected].
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5May 4, 2015 | uncmirror.com NewsEditor: Chelsea HinspeterAssistant Editor: Makalah Emanuel
NEWS CALENDAR
THU 5/7Final Exam Week
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Regalia distribution for spring commencementRecreation Center
2-3:30 p.m.CEBS EdTalk: Dr. Lu TianMcKee Hall
4:30-5:30 p.m.#UNCTalks: Housing and Dining questions answeredOnline through Google Hangouts
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10 a.m.-5 p.m.Regalia Distribution for Spring CommencementRecreation Center
7-10 p.m.Graduate School Commencement CeremonyBank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center
SAT 5/910 a.m.-1 p.m.Undergraduate Commencement CeremonyNottingham Field
Is UNCs president being paid too much?
By Tommy [email protected]
Its no secret that higher education is a big business. Universities are major state institutions, and many of their top employees achieve semi-celebrity status in the commu-nities and states in which their schools are located. Recently, though, this has led to some concern that these rock star administrators are being paid more than theyre due, especially given the fact that tuition and student fees have risen over the past few decades. UNCs tuition for a full-time resident undergraduate has in-creased almost $4,000 in the past 10 years. Over the same time period from 2004 to 2014 the salary of UNCs president rose from $160,000 to $277,500, accord-ing to a report in BizWest, a lo-cal Colorado business journal. At first glance, this might seem like an obvious linear relationship, especially when one considers the fact that all ten of UNCs top-paid admin-istrators have received pay increases in the tens of thou-sands since 2004, as well. The issue is far from being that
simple, though. A lot of peo-ple wish to make an inefficiency argument, said Gabriel Serna, a professor of higher educa-tion economics and finance at UNC. People want to say that institutions are inefficient with their resources. What were see-ing through re-search, though, is that pay in higher educa-tion has mirrored other in-stitutions that require highly educated individuals. Higher education requires individuals with advanced degrees. Individuals with advanced degrees, Serna said, warrant higher salaries as well. And given the fact that higher education has become the massive industry it is, institu-tions are seeking out larger amounts of money to fund an increased payroll. In addition to this, the in-dustrialization of higher edu-cation has also made the mar-ket a competitive one, meaning that schools need to pay more for quality administrators in
the first place. While administrator sala-ries are significantly on the rise, Im not saying its tied to fees and tuition, Serna said. Its a question of resource al-location. Im more worried about the trade-offs that are being made, and what is the quality of the degree that a student gets. One of the most significant trade-offs a university faces is its decision in whether or not to hire faculty or use adjunct professors. The use of ad-juncts to teach certain courses saves money and resources, which can then be taken and used elsewhere.
Two ques-tions are raised by this practice though: are ad-junct professors equally as able to be commit-ted as full-time faculty, and what happens to the money and re-sources that the school saves by hiring them? Adjuncts help cut costs, but whats hap-pening to those resources? Ser-na said. Theres
no way to find out where that money goes. Looking at the situation from the outside, it might be easy to assume that the money saved by hiring adjuncts or raising student fees or tuition is being added to administra-tor pay checks. This is the crux of the inefficiency argument that Serna mentioned. But the relationship be-tween the figures on students bills and those on adminis-trator paychecks arent tied together in a simple Y equals X equation. Students fees and tuition go up as the cost of education rises. Serna said that much of
the cost to students for col-lege comes as a result of the technology required for a col-lege degree in the 21st cen-tury technology the school must provide, and doesnt come cheap. In addition to this, state funding for higher educa-tion has continued to drop in the past several years, leading schools to raise tuition to help compensate for that. Students still only cover about one-fourth to one-third of the cost of their education through tu-ition, Serna said. Add in the fact that schools need to pay more for higher quality administrators and many universities have higher student population than ever before requiring more admin-istrative positions, and sud-denly, the clear connection between tuition and salaries has become blurred, to say the least. Still, schools can be held ac-countable for how they spend the money once they have it, and perhaps that is what needs to be taken into consideration. The controversial part is how were making trade-offs and making decisions to hire more faculty and provide re-sources, Serna said. Is the quality of the degree going to suffer for this?
By Ye In [email protected]
Along with a bad sunburn, measles are not a souvenir many would want to bring back home from vacation. Packed up school supplies and overflowing suitcases often act as a signal for summer vaca-tions arrival. But many would argue that along with sunscreen, a toothbrush and that favorite pair of flip-flops, theres something else to re-member before traveling: Get vaccinated. Although scientific discoveries in medicine continue to rise, measles outbreaks still occur in other areas such as Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific. The disease is as contagious as the common cold, and can spread through actions as small as coughing and sneezing.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, out of 20 million people who contract measles, 146,000 die. These numbers should be enough to brave a needle before get-ting on a plane. While measles can acquired relatively easily, without proper vaccination, it is not the only disease to be wary of when journeying out of the country. Malaria, tuberculosis, contami-nated food and parasites in water are also haz-ards a tourist could potentially face while in a foreign country. Ive never traveled outside of the U.S. before, but I do know how important vaccinations are, just as precautions, said Nick Burnett, a sopho-more computer science major. I mean, remem-ber watching CNN when the Ebola virus broke out? Vaccinations are important and there is definitely the danger of spreading diseases from foreign countries.
How to have a healthy summerThe CDC offers many tips on how people can stay happy and healthy over summer vacation: r Avoid foods served at room temperature or from street
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Weld County Deputies and additional SWAT resources were deployed to the AIMS Community College Satur-day morning after a spoofed call from an unknown male party claiming to be on the campus threatened to harm an unknown female. It appears that no one was or is in danger at the campus and deputies are working to identify the caller and his location.
An incident in which students protesting the MAS suspen-sion had objects thrown at them by passersby and had racial and demeaning state-ments shouted at them was ad-dressed by Kay Norton, UNCs president, in a mass email sent out Friday afternoon. Norton called the incident an attack on the values of the university community.
Funding for the Campus Commons project was ap-proved to move forward when the governor signed the states annual budget bill on April 24.
UNC Professor of History Fritz Fischer has won the 2014-2015 Sears Helgoth Dis-tinguished Teaching Award, recognizing Fischers excel-lence in teaching.
A third floor of pet friendly dorm rooms had been added to Lawrenson Hall. After a successful trial year of pet friendly rooms on two floors of the residence hall, UNC has become the only college in Colorado to allow an pet-friendly, on-campus living community.
UNC students helped three companies win 2015 Torch Awards for Ethics from the Better Business Bureau. Stu-dent teams from the Monfort College of Business prepared entries on behalf of nominees, evaluating how the partici-pants promoted ethical enter-prising.
By Makalah [email protected]
Most students consider fi-nals week or dead week to be one of the most stressful weeks of the semester, and as a result, finals week comes with some health risks. I know lots of people who are incredibly stressed out and are strung out on Adderall, said Sara Anderson, a sopho-more studying special educa-tion with a minor in Spanish. So that obviously is one way stress gets to some students health-wise. UNCs police department chief, Dennis Pumphrey, said finals week results in pres-sure for college students, but as far as crime reports go, the overwhelming week carries more property crime calls than health-related calls. We dont necessarily see a lot of significant uptick in stress-related issues, Pum-phrey said. The disturbances
dont sky-rock-et, people need-ing assistance for mental health reasons dont necessar-ily sky-rocket, but what we kind of see is an overall feel-ing that people are anxious and hurried. Finals week can also take its toll on students well-being be-cause of lack of sleep, said Amy Esch, a sophomore studying sport and exercise science. If you get overly stressed and youre not sleeping, and if you havent been preparing or learning the material as you go, then you stress more and sleep less, Esch said. A report done by Stanford University, which looks at sleep habits of undergraduates, suggests the average sleep re-quirement for college students
is well over eight hours. The report also encloses that, on average, college stu-dents are receiving this amount of sleep. However, the number of hours of sleep per night varies during overwhelming time pe-riods, such as finals week. Finals week is tough, said Daniel Perez, a senior history major. Its a stressful time of year. I think everyone just
handles stress differently, and in some ways, people make q u e s t i o n a b l e decisions re-garding how to deal with the stress. A study looking at sleep and college life conducted by the Florida In-stitute of Tech-nology suggests that some stu-
dents still at-tain eight hours
of sleep, but feel irritable or drowsy upon awaking. The reason for the drowsi-ness or irritability, according to the study, indicates that the student didnt get good quality sleep. Other students reached only three to five hours of sleep. FIT found both cases can result in dramatic health con-cerns, such as impaired mental efficiency and anxiety.
I feel like theres a sense of more pressure in college exams than there was in high school, even though theyre kind of the same, Esch said. But col-lege is more for you and your future, whereas high school was more for your parents and getting into college. I feel like college finals has more of a personal pressure. Finals week can pres-ent issues for students in a number of ways, but the stress and pressure is only a temporary discomfort. I know its very stressful, I was a student here, too, Pum-phrey said. If youve gotten to the point where youre taking the finals, then youve prob-ably done a pretty decent job at making it through the school year. Take a deep breath. Un-derstand that this is a moment in time and youll get through it regardless of how hard it may feel right now. Dont let the lit-tle things overwhelm you. Get the job done and move on to your summer.
By Will [email protected]
Not every student finishing up his or her final ex-ams is getting ready for summer break. Some students will not return in August, but in-stead, will be acquiring degrees and entering the workforce, hoping to find a career that the last four years of hard work properly prepared them for. But a top business consultant is claiming many col-leges and universities arent doing everything they should to prepare students. Brian Ray attempts to bring attention to office poli-tics, counterproductive tactics and abrasive personali-ties that exist behind the scenes of corporations in his book Revelations, Inc. Rays book is both an expos on the business world and a guidebook for navigating it. It also includes ad-vice and case studies. Once they understand, they are prepared. I know its clich, but knowledge is power, Ray said, suggest-ing that graduates try to understand what can happen before they enter the business world. Situations Ray references range from workplace bullying and undeserved poor performance reviews
to resentment towards superior employees. Ray men-tions many other examples as well, including a variety of personal experiences gathered over his 20 years in the industry. When youre faced with political situations in the workplace, play the game correctly, understand the players and only play when necessary, otherwise you can get caught up in it, Ray said. In his experience, many people enjoy the rush of office politics, but Ray said he encourages future busi-ness personnel to maintain moral principles, ethics and accountability. He used Brian Williams as an ex-ample of someone who let his ethics slip and paid the price for it. NBC Nightly News host Brian Williams was sus-pended in connection to the misrepresentation of events which occurred during the Iraq War. Mistakes can haunt you for the rest of your career, Ray said. Brian Williams probably wont ever have a job again. But using underhanded business tactics within an organization is not a new phenomenon, Ray said. It is a problem that is getting worse, and it is a problem Ray said needs to be addressed. Ray said existing business personnel can change, and it starts with the schools teaching these organi-zations future employees. According to Ray, schools
teach the theory of business, but his book intends to instruct students what to watch out for while putting that theory into practice. But some students from the Monfort College of Business do feel prepared for what will come after graduation. Karl Brockmeier, a freshman marketing major, said the school provides students with the op-portunity to see what business situations look like in the form of required internships. The professional internship will give students real world experience and the ability to understand the modern work environment, Brockmeier said. Business schools are not unique, according to Ray, but all industries suffer from the problems he is trying to rectify. Many of the problems occur in the curriculums in his home state of Michigan, Ray said, but schools across the country need to make changes in how they prepare their students. Ray said that business is not a bad thing, and he encourages students to remain positive, follow their passions and prepare themselves as much as possible to improve the industries they join for the better. Ray also keeps a blog at thecalloftruth.wordpress.com and contributes to CEO Magazine, where read-ers can find more information. His book Revelations Inc. is on sale now.
Are you prepared for life after college?
Breelyn Bowe | The MirrorThe stress of finals week can also pose health risks for students.
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7May 4, 2015 | uncmirror.com Arts & CultureEditor: LaAsianee Brown
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FRI 5/83:30-7:30 p.m. Marcus Garvey Cultural Center Finals WeekMassageMarcus Garvey Cultural Center
More than shorts & t-shirts:
Guest writing by Alexandria Adair [email protected]
Summer is finally here, which means its time to shed those thick sweaters and puffy coats. Beauty and social justice vlogger Alexandria Adair Vasquez has created and shared three summer outfit sets perfect for anyone looking for some fashion inspiration. Each set contains pieces that can be found at many local boutiques and shopping centers. For more beauty tips and tricks, subscribe to Alexandrias YouTube vlog, Glitter Brains.
Sneaks & SunniesIs there any way to go wrong with a pair of sneakers and some sunglasses with a touch of attitude?
Shop this look at: Forever21, H&M and Urban outfitters
Alien-esqueThe frilly light tank and bold leather skirt set the tone for this entire outfit: A mix of girly, edgy and a little bit weird.
Rock this look on a girls night out or to an art gallery
Simple Summer DaysBralettes and maxi skirts will be your saviors on days when its too hot, and you just cant be bothered with coming up with an outfit. This look stays chic no matter which way you arrange it.
Outfits created on Polyvore.com
Summer 2015 style guide
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Work hard, play harder: Local concerts and festivals Students staying in the Mile High state for summer break, dont fret! Colorado is buzzing with concerts and festivals to satisfy any crowd. Below are just a few venues located in the Gree-ley and Denver area, where you can partake in eating, drinking or dancing.
The Moxi TheaterLocated: 802 9th St, Greeley, CO 80631For more information and to purchase tickets visit : www.moxitheater.com
May 7: Electric Stair Child May 8 & 9: Th e Burroughs May 10: MAYDAY!May 14: Th e Panoramic May 15: Stumble Monkey May 22: Back to the 80s Party May 28: Mike Ring May 30: Th e Condors June 12: Greeley Blues Jam @ Friday Fest June 14: Murda Musick Massacre & Snuffh d tour June 21: Potluck & Wrekonize July 3: Monsters of Mock
Red Rocks AmphitheatreLocated: 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Mor-rison, CO 80465For more information and to purchase tickets visit : redrocksonline.com
May 9: Gramatik w/ special guest Cherub and more May 10: Mothers Day Brunch May 10: Th e Moody Blues May 12: Lana Del Rey May 15: Global Dub Festival May 16: Tipper May 29-31: BassNectar June 10: Barenaked Ladies June 29-30: Ed Sheeran July 5: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival July 17-19 Global Dance Festival July 24-26 Th e String Cheese Incident
The Ogden TheatreLocated: 935 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218For more information and to purchase tickets visit: www.ogdentheatre.com
May 13: Jessie J May 18: Kamelot w/DragonForce May 19: Th e Last Good Fight Tour Streetlight Manifesto May 22: Strung Out May 23: Deorro May 26: Passion Pit May 28: Hot Chip May 29: Of Mice & Men June 10: DAngelo and Th e Vanguard June 17: Warren G & DJ Quick June 24: Death Grips
Denver and metro areaJuneteenth Music Festival June 19 & 20Historic Five Points, Denver
Denver PrideFest 2015 June 20-21Civic Center Park, Denver
Colorado Black Arts FestivalJuly 10-July 12 City Park, Denver
Courtesy of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Facebook
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9May 4, 2015 | uncmirror.com -SportsEditor: Dylan SanchezAssistant Editor: Jacob Scott
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YELLOW = HOME GAME
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12 p.m.Baseball vs Sacramento State University Jackson Field
3 p.m.Baseball vs Sacramento State UniversityJackson Field
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2 p.m.Baseball vs Sacramento State UniversityJackson Field
By Jacob [email protected]
For years, the NCAA has been criti-cized for its rules on student-athletes and the issue of amateurism. Many Americans believe college athletes should be getting some compensation for their talents in the way of payment. One organization called FanPay has tried to get student-athletes some com-pensation in the form of gifts, but it has been met with an abundance of cease and desist letters, including one from the University of Northern Colorado. NCAA Bylaw 12.1.2 states, It is not permissible for student-athletes to use their athletics skill (directly or in-directly) for pay in any form in their sport, including a salary, gratuity or comparable compensation. Student athletes cannot give out autographs for money and they can-not take favors from anyone because it breaks the NCAAs idea of amateurism. If student-athletes are found receiv-ing gifts or any form of special treat-ment, they are in danger of being pun-ished by the NCAA and potentially losing their eligibility and scholarships. Beginning in September of last year, a brand new organization called FanPay started receiving cease and desist letters from various universities across the United States. These cease and desist letters, in-cluding UNCs, claim that FanPays activities are contrary to NCAA rules and regulations. FanPay is crowd-funding to solve some of the large economic and social problems we find in college sports to-day, said Tony Klausing, a co-founder of FanPay. The way it works is any individual can go on FanPay and con-tribute funds to a potential graduation gift for a college student, any college student. Or a college athlete, and thats the market we think this will apply par-ticularly well to. On its website, FanPay lists student-athletes from universities under their specific sport. From there anyone can pick a player and donate money or gifts, either anon-ymously or not. But these gifts are not
sent to the student-athlete right away. Instead the student must do two things. The first is that he or she must graduate, and the second is that he or she must be done playing college sports. Only then will the students re-ceive these gifts. FanPay has received over 250 cease and desist letters from NCAA colleges and universities. UNC director of compliance Dan Scheid said that he was notified of the website last fall by the Big Sky Confer-ence. Scheid said that he also wrote an-other cease and desist letter to a similar website called FanAngel, which oper-ates very similarly to FanPay. However, these organizations have not become a big problem for the NCAA, and Scheid said he believes it is because many people have probably never heard about these organizations. Even after all the cease and desist let-ters FanPay has received, the organiza-tion has not changed its tactics. Klausing said they have not broken any state or federal laws, so in all actu-
ality, there is no reason for them to stop, other than the NCAA wants them to. Now the main reason the NCAA and its schools want FanPay to stop is be-cause it could harm the eligibility status of the athletes. According to Scheid, if a student-athlete accepted one of these gifts, they would be declared ineligible to take part in all team activities. But even if players were to accept these gifts, they could eventually get back to an eligible status. If a student-athlete accepts a gift that is over $100, then the player is deemed ineligible until they donate that same amount to a non-profit organization. But then the player would have to go to the NCAA and be reinstated by it. If a student-athlete accepts a gift that is under $100, then the player must donate that amount as well, but the school can reinstate them instead of the NCAA. But Scheid said, in reality, if a stu-dent-athlete accepts a gift and doesnt collect it until graduation, then there is nothing the NCAA can do to the play-
er. But accepting these graduation gifts while they are still in college is risky. Klausing said the gifts are a way to motivate student-athletes to graduate and earn a degree for their free educa-tion. Many like Klausing believe that the term student-athlete is backwards because the sport takes priority over the students education. Its ludicrous that the NCAA em-phasizes education as the top priority, Klausing said. A free education is extremely valuable, but I dont think most athletes have the time or are mo-tivated enough to take full advantage of that education. Klausing said that he and the other founders of FanPay believed their idea would be embraced by the NCAA in-stead of rejected. Despite being boycot-ted by the NCAA, Klausing said that FanPay still has a ton of support around the nation. In order to convince the NCAA though, Klausing said it would take one brave soul to join the cause. It would take someone really brave to step up, Klausing said. Whether its a coach or a player or an administrative person. I dont think it should be solved through the courts. Right now, FanPay is trying to reach out to schools across the nation to get students and adults well-educated on the subject. The task of convincing the NCAA may be large, but Klausing said he is staying positive. In order to get the rules changed, it may take a long time, Klausing said. But it will change. It has to change. And Klausing is not the only one who thinks change will come. Scheid said he also believes the NCAA rules of amateurism will change. I dont think the amateurism rules are great, but I dont know a good way to fix it, Scheid said about the NCAA rules. I wouldnt be surprised if they make changes in the near future, maybe three to five years. FanPays website shows that some players have received donations up to $150, and the site has raised over $1,300 total for student-athletes. No student-athletes at Northern Colorado have received any donations, according to FanPays website. More information on FanPay can be found at www.fanpay.org.
Northern Colorado rejects FanPayOrganization to support student-athletes receives cease and desist
Its ludicrous that the NCAA emphasizes education as the top priority. A free education
is extremely valuable, but I dont think most athletes
have the time or are motivat-ed enough to take full
advantage of that education.- Tony Klausing, a co-founder
of FanPay.
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This week in Northern Colorado sportsStaff Report
Football University of Northern Colorado senior de-fensive tackle Lexington Smith was signed to the Baltimore Ravens, just a day after the 2015 NFL draft ended. In 2014 Smith led the Bears defense with 36 solo tackles and assisted on 36 more. Smith played in all 11 games for the Bears, earning 2.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for a loss. Smith was a 2011 Big Sky All-Academic selec-tion as a freshman at UNC. Baseball Northern Colorado went 1-1 this week against California State-Bakersfield, in Bakers-field, Calif. Twice, the Roadrunners (27-17-1, 13-6-1 WAC) overcame a two-point deficit, but UNC (16-23, 12-8 WAC) had a great day at the plate getting 17 hits and winning 6-4 in extra innings. Junior outfielder Jacob Ek went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run, while senior infielder Reyn
Sugai went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run. Northern Colorado started the scoring in the third inning as senior infielder Brandon Vaughn got his first of two RBIs on the day, scoring Sugai and giving the Bears a 1-0 lead. The next inning, Bears freshman infielder Colt Maltese homered to right center to double the Bears lead. The Roadrunners responded in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run homeruns, tying the game 2-2. Sophomore catcher Jake Garcia got his lone hit of the day in the top of the sixth inning, earn-ing an RBI and later scoring to give the Bears back their two run lead 4-2. Nine innings werent enough, as the game went to extra innings, tied at 4-4. Northern Colorado managed to close out the game as Sugai and Vaughn each rallied off hits and scored runners giving the Bears a 6-4 win. Junior pitcher Allen Cook claimed the win for the Bears. Cook had seven strikeouts and only allowed three of the Roadrunners 12 hits. Northern Colorado continued to hit well in the second game earning 12 hits, but a tight de-fense on the CSU-Bakersfield side led to only five runs for UNC.
After grabbing the initial 1-0 lead in the first inning, UNC allowed a run in the bottom of the first and then made an error to give the Road-runners a 3-1 lead entering the third inning. In the fourth, down 3-2, Sugai turned a bunt into a triple after the Roadrunners overthrew the ball at first base. That allowed Garcia to score and tie the game, 3-3. In the seventh inning, with the game tied at 4-4, freshman pitcher Justin Mulvaney scored on a wild pitch giving the Bears the lead 5-4. That wouldnt last as CSU-Bakersfield tripled in the eighth inning and took the lead 6-5, and held on to beat UNC.
Softball Northern Colorado softball went 0-3 against Southern Utah University, ending their season with a record of 17-25-1. UNC started with a two-run first inning, but gave up eight straight runs to the Thunderbirds (20-28) over three innings. The Bears made it a closer game over the next two innings as senior infielder Kaitlin Flynn doubled in the fifth, earning an RBI. Then Ra-chel Johnson doubled Flynn and cut the deficit to three, 8-5.
Northern Colorados comeback fell short as the Bears managed to bring the game within two, but a defensive double-play on the Thun-derbirds side ended the game 9-7. Bears sophomore infielder Erica Dick was 1-for-2, scoring two runs and an RBI. In game two, Northern Colorado only scored on homeruns. Freshman infielder Rachel Johnson and se-nior infielder Molly Ryan provided the heavy swinging. Johnson hit a lone-homer in the sec-ond inning to tie the game 1-1. The Thunderbirds got four runs in the sixth inning before Ryan hit a two-run homerun in the seventh to close the gap to two, 5-3, but again, the Bears fell short of a comeback. The Bears started off weak in the third game, giving up nine runs in the first inning. Thunderbirds junior outfielder Kylee Wolf was dominate at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and three RBIs. Southern Utahs senior pitcher Ashley Ostler played the whole game, allowing three runs and getting three strikeouts, while facing 24 batters. The Thunderbirds didnt let up, adding four additional runs and winning 13-3 to sweep the series over the Bears.
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