<![CDATA[UNC Mirror RSS]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/se/unc-mirror-rss-1.154695 en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST 60 <![CDATA[UNC AD resigns]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/unc-ad-resigns-1.3046085 Parker Cotton
By: Parker CottonHinrichs steps down after eight years at the helm, President Norton assumes interim role

UNC Athletic Director Jay Hinrichs has resigned from his position, according to an announcement made late ]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 1.3046085 UNC Mirror UNC Athletic Director Jay Hinrichs has resigned from his position, according to an announcement made late Parker Cotton UNC Mirror <![CDATA[Little Theatre of the Rockies ramps up for summer productions at University of Northern Colorado]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/a-e/little-theatre-of-the-rockies-ramps-up-for-summer-productions-at-university-of-northern-colorado-1.3045065 Staff Report
By: Staff Report

Audiences should be salivating and all fired up for the Little Theatre of the Rockies summer production line-up. Little Theatre of the Rocki...

]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 1.3045065 A&E Theatre of the Rockies summer production line-up. Little Theatre of the Rocki...]]> Staff Report A&E <![CDATA[Colorado Governor Hickenlooper signs bill into law at University of Northern Colorado]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/colorado-governor-hickenlooper-signs-bill-into-law-at-university-of-northern-colorado-1.3045064 Staff Report
By: Staff Report

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper was at the University of Northern Colorado May 15 to sign Colorado House Bill 13-1001. The bill is an encouraging display of bipartisan effort by elected o...

]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 1.3045064 News Hickenlooper was at the University of Northern Colorado May 15 to sign Colorado House Bill 13-1001. The bill is an encouraging display of bipartisan effort by elected o...]]> Staff Report News <![CDATA[Northern Colorado gallery exhibit to honor faculty member's 47 years of service]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/a-e/northern-colorado-gallery-exhibit-to-honor-faculty-member-s-47-years-of-service-1.3045062 Staff Report

A gallery exhibit opening June 7 and running through July 30 at the University of Northern Colorado will recognize a faculty member who is retiring June 30 after serving at UNC for 47 years. ...

]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 1.3045062 A&E UNC for 47 years. ...]]> Staff Report A&E <![CDATA[Northern Colorado selects new dean of College of Performing and Visual Arts]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/a-e/northern-colorado-selects-new-dean-of-college-of-performing-and-visual-arts-1.3045063 Staff Report
By: Staff Report

The University of Northern Colorado has selected Dr. Leo Welch as the new dean of the College of Preforming and Visual Arts. For the past nine years, Welch has served as an Associate Dean of Co...

]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 1.3045063 A&E Preforming and Visual Arts. For the past nine years, Welch has served as an Associate Dean of Co...]]> Staff Report A&E <![CDATA[University of Northern Colorado baseball team loses conference tournament ]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/university-of-northern-colorado-baseball-team-loses-conference-tournament-1.3044678 By Michael Nowels
By: By Michael NowelsHouston Baptist goes undefeted in tournament play to win Great West Conference tournament

UNC’s baseball season came to an end Saturday afternoon as it fell 13-3 to Houston Baptist in the Great West...

]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 1.3044678 UNC Mirror UNC’s baseball season came to an end Saturday afternoon as it fell 13-3 to Houston Baptist in the Great West...]]> By Michael Nowels UNC Mirror <![CDATA[Bears baseball slugs its way into the conference championship]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/bears-baseball-slugs-its-way-into-the-conference-championship-1.3044662 By Michael Nowels
By: By Michael NowelsUNC must beat Houston Baptist twice to win conference title

UNC’s baseball team again kept its season alive with an 11-8 win over North Dakota Friday evening, its sec...

]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 1.3044662 UNC Mirror UNC’s baseball team again kept its season alive with an 11-8 win over North Dakota Friday evening, its sec...]]> By Michael Nowels UNC Mirror <![CDATA[Bears baseball team stays alive in conference tournament]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/bears-baseball-team-stays-alive-in-conference-tournament-1.3044571 By Michael Nowels
By: By Michael NowelsStrong pitching by Johnson preserves UNC's season

UNC’s baseball team staved off elimination by defeating host New Jersey Institute of Technology 4-2 in the Great West Conference tournament ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 1.3044571 UNC Mirror UNC’s baseball team staved off elimination by defeating host New Jersey Institute of Technology 4-2 in the Great West Conference tournament By Michael Nowels UNC Mirror <![CDATA[UNC baseball team homers past Chicago State in first round of conference tourney]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/unc-baseball-team-homers-past-chicago-state-in-first-round-of-conference-tourney-1.3044435 By Michael Nowels
By: By Michael NowelsBears face North Dakota today in second round

UNC’s baseball team took its first step toward a possible Great West Conference championship Tuesday as it ...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 1.3044435 UNC Mirror UNC’s baseball team took its first step toward a possible Great West Conference championship Tuesday as it ...]]> By Michael Nowels UNC Mirror <![CDATA[UNC baseball team plays in conference title game today]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/unc-baseball-team-plays-in-conference-title-game-today-1.3044338 Michael Nowels
By: Michael NowelsOutfielder Park wins Conference Player of the Year, Manager Iwasaki picks upCoach of the Year honors

UNC’s baseball team takes on Chicago State (8-43, 5-23 Great West) in the Great West Conference championship tournament today in Newark, NJ. The University of Northern Colorado (29-22, 20-7 ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 1.3044338 Sports UNC’s baseball team takes on Chicago State (8-43, 5-23 Great West) in the Great West Conference championship tournament today in Newark, NJ. The University of Northern Colorado (29-22, 20-7 Michael Nowels Sports <![CDATA[Biker gang fight erupts at Greeley sports bar]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/biker-gang-fight-erupts-at-greeley-sports-bar-1.3043982 News release
By: News release

Greeley police were investigating a large fight Thursday night at the Road Kill Sports Grill that involved biker gangs, reports of gun shots and possible injuries.

“We had some type of a f...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 1.3043982 News Greeley police were investigating a large fight Thursday night at the Road Kill Sports Grill that involved biker gangs, reports of gun shots and possible injuries.

“We had some type of a f...]]> News release News <![CDATA[COLUMN: There are a lot of people to recognize behind one graduate]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/opinions/column-there-are-a-lot-of-people-to-recognize-behind-one-graduate-1.3042932 Parker Cotton
By: Parker Cotton

A science teacher I had in seventh grade once told me that as I get older, the school years will seemingly go by faster than the previous one. Those words have resonated with me every May since then, but none more so than this year. My senior year ...

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 1.3042932 Opinions Parker Cotton Opinions <![CDATA[Age not an obstacle for soon to be University of Northern Colorado graduate]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/age-not-an-obstacle-for-soon-to-be-university-of-northern-colorado-graduate-1.3042819 Alexander Armani-Munn
By: Alexander Armani-Munn

Soon has never been soon enough for Paige Flores, and to say she is motivated may be more than an understatement. ...

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 1.3042819 News Alexander Armani-Munn News <![CDATA[Student remembers good times at the University of Northern Colorado]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/student-remembers-good-times-at-the-university-of-northern-colorado-1.3042818 Alexander Armani-Munn
By: Alexander Armani-Munn

William Woods loves wolves. Woods loves wolves so much that he has made it his mission to be an advocate on their behalf. ...

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 1.3042818 News Alexander Armani-Munn News <![CDATA[Israeli expat reflects on time at the University of Northern Colorado]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/israeli-expat-reflects-on-time-at-the-university-of-northern-colorado-1.3042817 Alexander Armani-Munn
By: Alexander Armani-Munn

For Peleg Rosenthal, Greeley is a long way from home. Rosenthal was born in Israel and moved to Colorado Springs during his senior year of high school. ...

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 1.3042817 UNC Mirror Alexander Armani-Munn UNC Mirror <![CDATA[Northern Colorado men's golf finishes fifth at conference tournament]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-men-s-golf-finishes-fifth-at-conference-tournament-1.3041128 Staff Report
By: Staff Report

UNC’s men’s golf team finished fifth in the American Sky Conference championship tournament, which concluded Wednesday. The University of Northern ...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041128 Sports UNC’s men’s golf team finished fifth in the American Sky Conference championship tournament, which concluded Wednesday. The University of Northern ...]]> Staff Report Sports <![CDATA[Communicative Northern Colorado shortstop helps softball team come together]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/communicative-northern-colorado-shortstop-helps-softball-team-come-together-1.3041125 Michael Nowels

Kaitlin Flynn is a talker. UNC’s sophomore shortstop speaks a mile a minute, constantly communicating with her teammates on the field and in the dugout, offering encouragement at every cha...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041125 Sports UNC’s sophomore shortstop speaks a mile a minute, constantly communicating with her teammates on the field and in the dugout, offering encouragement at every cha...]]> Michael Nowels Sports <![CDATA[Northern Colorado softball drops two of three, says goodbye to seniors]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-softball-drops-two-of-three-says-goodbye-to-seniors-1.3041124 Carlie Jones-Hershinow

The UNC softball team was unable to send its seniors off on a positive note over the weekend as it dropped two of three games against Weber State. ...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041124 Sports UNC softball team was unable to send its seniors off on a positive note over the weekend as it dropped two of three games against Weber State. ...]]> Carlie Jones-Hershinow Sports <![CDATA[Northern Colorado baseball splits weekend series with Utah Valley]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-baseball-splits-weekend-series-with-utah-valley-1.3041122 Daymeon Vaughn

After a long weekend of baseball, UNC (21-22, 12-7 Great West) split the series with reigning Great West Conference champion Utah Valley, (20-24, 11-5) concluding with a 13-5 loss at Jackson...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041122 Sports UNC (21-22, 12-7 Great West) split the series with reigning Great West Conference champion Utah Valley, (20-24, 11-5) concluding with a 13-5 loss at Jackson...]]> Daymeon Vaughn Sports <![CDATA[Three Northern Colorado athletes named to All-District 7 academic team]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/three-northern-colorado-athletes-named-to-all-district-7-academic-team-1.3041119 Michael Nowels
By: Michael Nowels

The classic stereotype of athletes is that they are in college simply because of their physical abilities. Three UNC senior athletes in particul...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041119 Sports UNC senior athletes in particul...]]> Michael Nowels Sports <![CDATA[Northern Colorado outfielder refining his game, realizing his talent]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-outfielder-refining-his-game-realizing-his-talent-1.3041118 Ben Warwick

 

When shortstop Ryan Yamane describes center fielder Jensen Park, one metaphor readily came to mind.
“He’s just kind of Yin and Yang, you could say,” ]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041118 Sports When shortstop Ryan Yamane describes center fielder Jensen Park, one metaphor readily came to mind.
“He’s just kind of Yin and Yang, you could say,”  Ben Warwick Sports <![CDATA[Outfielder finds his place at Northern Colorado]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/outfielder-finds-his-place-at-northern-colorado-1.3041116 Rachel Turnock
By: Rachel Turnock

After starting off his college career at Fort Scott Junior College in Fort Scott, Kan., senior outfielder Dylan ]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041116 Sports Kan., senior outfielder Dylan  Rachel Turnock Sports <![CDATA[COLUMN: Northern Colorado sports writer reflects on time at The Mirror]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/column-northern-colorado-sports-writer-reflects-on-time-at-the-mirror-1.3041115 Ben Warwick
By: Ben Warwick

 

Rewind to April 26, 2010.
That’s the day my first story was published in this paper. It was a game recap about a softball doubleheader sweep over Weber State. It was a terrible 250-word blurb that, in retrospect, had no place ...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041115 Sports Rewind to April 26, 2010.
That’s the day my first story was published in this paper. It was a game recap about a softball doubleheader sweep over Weber State. It was a terrible 250-word blurb that, in retrospect, had no place ...]]> Ben Warwick Sports <![CDATA[University of Northern Colorado music professor guest conducts in Japan]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/university-of-northern-colorado-music-professor-guest-conducts-in-japan-1.3041114 Anna Evans

Music has long been called a universal language, as it transcends borders and cultures and connects people beyond words. Few, however, are able to experience just how universal music can be.   ...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041114 News Anna Evans News <![CDATA[Graduating student tells how to make the most of local music and art events ]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/a-e/graduating-student-tells-how-to-make-the-most-of-local-music-and-art-events-1.3041107 Sarah Kirby
By: Sarah Kirby

To leave or not to leave, that is the question; as a graduate student, the answer is as timeless as Hamlet’s famous words, though paraphrased. Since I am writing my last story for The Mirror, do you mind if I tell you a story about a place I like to ca...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041107 A&E Sarah Kirby A&E <![CDATA[Visual artist at first Friday reception audience interactive]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/a-e/visual-artist-at-first-friday-reception-audience-interactive-1.3041104 Shimon Lidmark
By: Shimon Lidmark

Descriptions of pieces from Kati Stanford’s “Fool’s Gold” collection were lines of poetry as audience members responded to questions the graduate asked at her reception at The Blue Mug @ Margies. ...

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 1.3041104 A&E Margies. ...]]> Shimon Lidmark A&E <![CDATA[Northern Colorado men's golf finishes fifth at American Sky]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-men-s-golf-finishes-fifth-at-american-sky-1.3040308 Staff Report
By: Staff Report

  UNC’s men’s golf team finished fifth in the American Sky Conference championship tournament, which concluded Wednesday. The University of Northern Colorado shot a 16-over-par 880 over the cou...

]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 1.3040308 Sports UNC’s men’s golf team finished fifth in the American Sky Conference championship tournament, which concluded Wednesday. The University of Northern Colorado shot a 16-over-par 880 over the cou...]]> Staff Report Sports <![CDATA[University of Northern Colorado Student Senate releases official election results]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/university-of-northern-colorado-student-senate-releases-official-election-results-1.3039544
By:

Student Senate has released the official results of the 2013 Student Senate elections. ...

]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 1.3039544 News News <![CDATA[Northern Colorado men's golf third at American Sky Conference tournament]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-men-s-golf-third-at-american-sky-conference-tournament-1.3039433 Staff Report
By: Staff Report

  UNC’s men’s golf team heads into the third day of the American Sky Conference Championship tournament tied for third place with Sacramento State at twelve over par. The University of North...

]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 1.3039433 Sports UNC’s men’s golf team heads into the third day of the American Sky Conference Championship tournament tied for third place with Sacramento State at twelve over par. The University of North...]]> Staff Report Sports <![CDATA[Northern Colorado baseball team's rally falls short versus Air Force]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/northern-colorado-baseball-team-s-rally-falls-short-versus-air-force-1.3039386 Staff Report

  UNC’s baseball team came all the way back from two six-run deficits but allowed two runs in the eighth inning in its 9-7 loss Tuesday vs. Air Force. ...

]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 1.3039386 Sports UNC’s baseball team came all the way back from two six-run deficits but allowed two runs in the eighth inning in its 9-7 loss Tuesday vs. Air Force. ...]]> Staff Report Sports <![CDATA[COLUMN: Mixed martial arts and its culture distasteful to casual observer]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/opinions/column-mixed-martial-arts-and-its-culture-distasteful-to-casual-observer-1.3037758 Michael Nowels
By: Michael Nowels

Saturday night, a friend and I sat in the bar area at Old Chicago enjoying pizza, beer and conversation when it began. Bit by bit, the Tapout and Ed Hardy catalogs walked in the door for a pay-per-...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037758 Opinions Tapout and Ed Hardy catalogs walked in the door for a pay-per-...]]> Michael Nowels Opinions <![CDATA[EDITORIAL: If it needs to be said, The Mirror will say it —that’s a promise]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/opinions/editorial-if-it-needs-to-be-said-the-mirror-will-say-it-that-s-a-promise-1.3037757 EDITORIAL
By: EDITORIAL

During a 1965 performance the great musician Tom Lehrer once said, “I feel that if a person canʼt communicate, the very least he can do is to...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037757 Opinions Lehrer once said, “I feel that if a person canʼt communicate, the very least he can do is to...]]> EDITORIAL Opinions <![CDATA[Students promote sustainanility at Thrift Store Prom]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/students-promote-sustainanility-at-thrift-store-prom-1.3037750 Colleen Allison
By: Colleen Allison

...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037750 News Colleen Allison News <![CDATA[UNC Sustainability Council seeking new members]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/unc-sustainability-council-seeking-new-members-1.3037743 news@uncmirror.com
By: news@uncmirror.com

The University of Northern Colorado Sustainability Council is seeking new members. The Sustainability Council is open to students, staff and faculty at the university. According to the council’s webpage, its mission is to “identify and create o...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037743 News news@uncmirror.com News <![CDATA[Alumni group gets laughs with Dove parody video]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/alumni-group-gets-laughs-with-dove-parody-video-1.3037742 news@uncmirror.com
By: news@uncmirror.com

A video produced by four UNC Theatre Arts alumni has recieved over 2 million views on Y...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037742 News UNC Theatre Arts alumni has recieved over 2 million views on Y...]]> news@uncmirror.com News <![CDATA[Northern Colorado School of Theatre Arts and Dance receives national accreditation]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/northern-colorado-school-of-theatre-arts-and-dance-receives-national-accreditation-1.3037740 news@uncmirror.com
By: news@uncmirror.com

The School of Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Northern Colorado has received national accreditation from the National Association of Schools of ]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037740 News Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Northern Colorado has received national accreditation from the National Association of Schools of news@uncmirror.com News <![CDATA[Dates and times set for Spring Commencement]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/dates-and-times-set-for-spring-commencement-1.3037739 news@uncmirror.com
By: news@uncmirror.com

The University of Northern Colorado will host this year’s Spring Commencement ceremonies May 10 and 11. The ceremony for graduate student commencement will be Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. The undergraduate stud...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037739 News news@uncmirror.com News <![CDATA[Information fair kicks off Earth Week]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/information-fair-kicks-off-earth-week-1.3037735 Anna Evans
By: Anna Evans

Earth Day was just the beginning of UNC students showing their commitment to the environment as Earth Week was celebrated at the university with a variety of events. The week’s festivities were kicked...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037735 News UNC students showing their commitment to the environment as Earth Week was celebrated at the university with a variety of events. The week’s festivities were kicked...]]> Anna Evans News <![CDATA[Northern Colorado track & field finishes third at Jack Christiansen Invitational]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/northern-colorado-track-field-finishes-third-at-jack-christiansen-invitational-1.3037731 Staff Report

 

UNC’s track and field teams had mixed results at the Jack Christiansen Invitational Saturday in Fort Collins as the women’s ...

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037731 UNC Mirror UNC’s track and field teams had mixed results at the Jack Christiansen Invitational Saturday in Fort Collins as the women’s ...]]> Staff Report UNC Mirror <![CDATA[Animal science expert and autism advocate, Temple Grandin, speaks at University of Northern Colorado]]> http://www.uncmirror.com/news/animal-science-expert-and-autism-advocate-temple-grandin-speaks-at-university-of-northern-colorado-1.3037729 Laurel Casey

Temple Grandin, a doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, autism activist, best selling author and consultant on animal behavior visited ]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 1.3037729 News Grandin, a doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, autism activist, best selling author and consultant on animal behavior visited Laurel Casey News