Arts

OPINION: “The Drama”: Do We Have the Right to Dictate Redemption?

The 2026 film "The Drama" asks hard-hitting questions, such as, "Can people change?" UNC students and Greeley residents weighed in.

The Magic of Light and Sound: How UNC’s Theater Design Specialists Elevate the Medium

Everyone knows the performers, but who works the lights and sound? How do these elements elevate the art? Brian Hapcic, an associate professor of theater design and technology at UNC, and Zach Hamersley, master electrician at UNC's School of Theatre Arts and Dance, break down the process.

OPINION: UNC's Pro-AI Shift Threatens Education and Artistry

The shift in AI-usage at the University of Northern Colorado is threatening the overall student body. People who use ChatGPT and other AI don't think about the assignment they work on, and have shallow processing. This is even plaguing the theater arts, as generative AI has been used in several of their main stage plays.

OPINION: AI is Stripping the Arts of Their Identity While Harming the World

Graeme Taskerud, The Mirror's editor-in-chief, shares his opinion on AI use in the arts and why he believes it's negating meaning in favor of profitability.

The Struggle to be Heard: PVA Students of Color Contend with Unsafe Arts Spaces at UNC

PVA students of color at UNC share their experiences of discrimination within art spaces and how they think the university could mitigate these issues.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Actors One Day at a Time

Shelly Gaza, a professor of acting at UNC, aims to instill confidence and a love for the arts in students.

Evolving Greeley’s Art Scene and the Need for Creative Space: Creative District’s Executive Director Looks Ahead

The Greeley Creative District's new Creative Center will offer space for artists to create and for the public to take classes across a variety of mediums. Newly hired full-time executive director Becca Vaclavik looks ahead as she shares her passion for the arts and her anticipation for the center's launch this winter.

Breathing Life into Greeley: Creative District Transforms Funeral Home into Art Space

Spring Fun on Gunter Green: Student Government Association Event Offers Food, Art and Games

Can AI be Ethical in the World of Film? 

The Place to Be: Greeley's Music Venues and their Artistic Importance

UNC Arts Programs Shine, But Deserve More Spotlight 

Creativity Vs. Code: UNC’s PVA Posters Spark Debate Among Students

UNC Mirror Magazine, Fall 2024 Edition

Bringing Unique and Unusual Theater to The Front Range

Breaking Boundaries Through Performance

The Community's Canvas: Day of Art to be Held in Downtown Greeley

Be Here, Be Queer! A Look at Queer Inclusive Events On and Off Campus

Working Hard for ‘Working: The Musical’

The Vinyl Game in Greeley: A Look at Downtown Sound Records and Tapes