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William Schiffelbein

In a letter to theeditor onWednesday,

Benjamin Schiffelbeinattempted — and failed— to argue that studentinvolvement, particularlyin Greek Life, is of nega-tive consequence to one’s

college experience. Onthe contrary, while myacademic journey hasbeen an exemplary narra-tive full of brilliant pro-fessors and enlighteningdiscussions, it has beenmy campus and extracur-ricular involvement thathas been most fulfilling.

My time in Greek Life

has taught me the valueof integrity, loyalty, andbrotherhood. I’veencountered every kindof student, from first gen-eration minority studentsto athletes; from academ-ic performers to campusleaders. Greek studentsare members of value-based organizations thatseek to exemplify theirenumerated beliefs intheir everyday lives.

In fact, this semestersaw the highest level ofinterest in fraternities.This phenomenon can beattributed to the natureof the academic processas atomizing and con-trary to community.Thus, campus involve-

ment spurs communitydevelopment, which issomething supplemen-tary rather than contra-dictory to the academicmission of the university.

But this letter wentbeyond a surface levelindictment of Greek Life,a criticism rooted inmedia stereotypes,derogatory remarks andpersonal ignorance. Thepiece claimed thatinvolvement in collegedoes not inspire growth,a statement grounded infallacy and falsehood.

A 2009 study by JingWang and JonathanShiveley explicitlydemonstrates a positiverelationship between

academic achievementand student involvement,with the involved stu-dents earning highermarks when compared tothose who were notinvolved.

To assume that frater-nities are filled with une-ducated frat boys ispainting with broadstrokes that are couchedin prejudice and igno-

rance. To assume thatcampus involvement andintellectual discovery aremutually exclusive isignorant at best anddetrimental to our cam-pus community at worst.

— William Schiffelbeinis a senior political sciencemajor and member of PiKappa Phi.

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Letters to the EditorGreek Life helps students find direction after high school

Zac Foxx

Iwas clearly headednowhere in lifeafter I graduated

high school. I bouncedaround from a communi-ty college to a small stateschool and back to thesame community college.My best friend told me toapply to UNC, so I did.Then, he told me I shouldcheck out his fraternity(it is fraternity after all,not “frat.” “Frat” is afour-letter word of themost offensive order tothose in Greek Life). Ican safely say withouthesitation that my lifechanged for the betterwhen I was initiated into

my sacred brotherhood.I can say that every mem-ber of every fraternityand sorority on campuswould undoubtedly saythe same.

There are many pointsin BenjaminSchiffelbein’s letter to theeditor on Wednesday thatneed further discussionand research. However, Ifind the entire letter as awhole repugnant, falseand utterly despicable. Ifind it especially disturb-ing that I am beinglabeled as a womanizer.While I understand thatthis column is an opin-ion, and I reject what itargues based on princi-ple, being labeled as a

licentious womanizer Ifind personally insulting.A sweeping generaliza-tion of this nature is notonly wrong, but also ter-ribly inaccurate.

This column suggeststhat Greek Life as a para-digm for involvement oncampus is “ruinous” and“leeches funding fromstudents.” Is Greek Lifenot a paradigm forinvolvement on campus?Do swarms of Greeksattend campus-hostedactivities for variouscauses? Do Greeks par-ticipate in our own phil-anthropic activities? Theshort answer is yes.

Greeks are leaderswhether one wants them

to be or not. Only twopresidents of this amaz-ing country since 1825have not been Greek.One of them is currentlyin office. Eighty-five per-cent of Fortune 500 keyexecutives are Greek.Both women appointedto seats on the U.S.Supreme Court are soror-ity members. On aver-age, less than 2 percentof student fees go towardGreek Life. My fraternityraised $12,000 last springduring our annual phil-anthropic event, whichwe then donated to theChildren’s MiracleNetwork and to the par-ents of the recentlydeparted brother of Delta

Tau Delta, Ross Higuchi.Don’t you dare say weGreeks “pretend” to sup-port charitable organiza-tions. We do.

I believe that the logi-cal leap necessary inorder to blame “fratboys” for the 2008 finan-cial crisis is of the mosterroneous and fallaciousnature. Going fromwomanizing “frat boys”to the risky investingpractices of Wall Streetbankers and hedge fundmanagers is so complete-ly ridiculous that it bog-gles the mind.

While I do not have thetime to pick apart everyfacet of this letter, I willsay this: my life changed

when I was initiated.Singling out fraternity andsorority members forattempting to “promotetheir members frommediocrity via booze, sexand disillusionment” isnot only false, but alsoincredibly ignorant.Nearly everyone in collegedrinks alcohol, performs alittle horizontal hula nowand then and becomesloyal to friends and caus-es. Why must Greeks besingled out? Simply put,we are strong leaderswho, in turn, create evenstronger ones.

— Zac Foxx is a seniorhistory major and memberof Sigma Chi.

Campus involvement a supplement to collegiate learning experiences

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“Letters to the Editor” headline is missing. All let-ters to the editor are of the writer’s opinion and donot necessarily reflect the views of The Mirror or its

editorial staff. It is The Mirror’s policy to correct all errors. To

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In listening to campus tourguides giving their spiel toprospective students and theirparents, the careful observerwill see that the tour guides are,above all else, marketing theuniversity.

Indeed, higher education hasbecome a commodity — a thingto be advertised and purchased— and this has ugly undertones.The primary focus of any aca-demic institution should be itsacademics.

The tour guides will takethese consumers to the newdorms, South Hall and NorthHall, and will explain all the lux-uries they have to offer: wireless

internet, private bathrooms andcommunal kitchens. Potentialcustomers are told that they willbe living a notch above the nor-mal college student.

UNC’s Housing andResidential Education depart-ment seems to pride itself in itsfacilities, and it should beproud — these facilities are fan-tastic. However, when classesare being held in residencehalls, priorities are signified; theuniversity would rather havelavish living spaces and notenough real classrooms for areal educational experience.Shakespeare said it best: “Morematter, less art.”

Nevertheless, the universityshould try to obtain its mainsource of pride from its scholar-ly programs and faculty, theheart of any university.

The University of NorthernColorado is not the only univer-sity to lose sight of a university’sprimary goal and market itselfto the hordes — this is a nation-al problem.

Many universities (take theUniversity of Colorado atBoulder, for example) use theirfabulous sports teams and sta-diums to attract future stu-dents. In effect, this says,“Come here, young man oryoung woman, for your educa-

tion because you’ll be providedwith some hot sports action.”This use of sports to obtain stu-dents goes against logic.

Moreover, USA Todayreports that the average salaryfor a Division I-A college foot-ball coach is $950,000 a year,whereas the average professorwill only make $65,796 a year.What an outrage!

Universities must revert towhat they were designed to do:promote the human intellect.The only question any studentshould ask before he or sheselects a college is this: “Willthis institution advance myunderstanding?”

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LETTERS

After months of uncer-tainty regarding theupcoming NFL sea-

son, the Denver Broncos begintheir campaign Mondayevening against the dreadedOakland Raiders. The offseasonhad all kinds of ups and downsfor Denver fans — from thelockout to the latest cuts fromthe roster. But finally, we actu-ally have football, and we allknow the biggest topic sur-rounding our beloved Donkeys.

Ever since Denver draftedTim Tebow, people argued

whether he should start atquarterback or where he evenfits on an NFL roster. Evidencefrom last season seems to sug-gest that Tebow still has quite abit to learn as a signal callerbut has the leadership qualitiesand drive that are required tobe a successful professionalquarterback. The true test forhim will be whether he canrefine his physical skills andbring them to the level of hisleadership.

The other unavoidable dis-cussion that surrounds Tebowis about his faith, which hewears on his sleeve (and used towear on his eye black). Somesupport him simply because ofthis issue, and some detractfrom him for the same reason.

As for me, I’m just glad he’spassionate about something,because it shows he’s capableof putting his heart into some-thing, and he clearly has a sim-ilar dedication to football, evenif it’s not quite as strong as hisfaith.

But I couldn’t care less whatfaith he does or doesn’t prac-tice. Each person, whether ahigh-profile professional quar-terback or a college student justscraping by, has a right to faithor lack thereof, a right to showit or not and a right to not becriticized for that decision, aslong as it does not infringeupon the rights of others.

Whether you supportTebow’s Christianity or not,back off the kid. Yes, he will

likely get some starts next year,but many of his backers act as ifhe is — pardon the expression— the Second Coming. He’s noteven the starting quarterbackon a team that went 4-12 lastyear, for Tim’s sake.

If he has to play sometimethis year due to injury to theteam’s starter, Kyle Orton, Ihope he does a fantastic job. Ifthe team is suffering anotherdismal season (please, no) andhe is given a shot to start, Ihope the same. But most of all,I just hope for an 8-8 team anda win against those damnedRaiders.

— Michael Nowels is a sopho-more elementary education major andweekly columnist for The Mirror.

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A crystalline note from asingle oboe guided thecacophony of individualwarm-ups into the collectiveharmony of tuning.

As these notes fadedaway, all eyes turned to theconductor, KennethSingleton, director of Bandsand professor of music, and acollective tensing and draw-ing in of breath sweptthrough the room. Then burstforth the unmistakablechords of the John PhilipSousa march, “Hands Acrossthe Sea.” Driven by the insis-tent bass line, the openingsong filled the FiresideLounge (University Center)

with the stirring reverbera-tions of the march.

It is the first concert of theyear for the Wind Ensemble,and the members have onlyhad since the beginning ofthe semester to learn andpractice these Americansongs, many of which will betraveling with them on theirtour of China in the winter.

“Overall, people playedwell, and the music was excit-ing,” Singleton said.

The audience, whichfluctuated between 30 and60 people throughout thecourse of the concert,responded to the songs wellas heads bobbed, feet tappedand smiles spread as theywatched the musicians playthrough the lineup of songs,

which Shannon Ashida, anursing student, declared as,“Magical.”

The second song of thisconcert was, “Chester,Overture for Band,” byWilliam Schuman. Beginningwith a soft, soothing wood-wind melody, this song soontransformed into a fast-paced,staccato song, full of sharpmusical hits, finally swellinginto the grandeur of a fullensemble sound at the end.

Performed next weretwo playful movements,“Samba” and “Turkey Trot,”from Leonard Bernstein’s“Divertimento.” Thesesongs whimsically blendedinstrumental lines, weavingthem together to create adelicate energy.

“Battle in the Forest,” anexemplary, though not well-known, song from “Return ofthe Jedi,” by John Williams,was a crowd favorite, openingwith harsh, almost franticthuds of a steady basscadence. Throughout thepiece, horns soared over thetop of the ensemble, giving it

a sense of poignant urgency.This urgency carried over

to a combined song of“Runaway Horse on MainStreet” and “Holiday

Quickstep,” both composedby Charles E. Ives. These, inturn, gave way to the jazzystrains of “TranZendentalDanse of Joi” by James

Bonney, its soaring notes andtantalizing, steady thrums ofa high-hat transported theaudience to a dimly lit, smokynightclub of the 1920s, allswagger and joyful hope forwhat is to come.

The final song,“Hungarian Attack March” byFranz Liszt, the only piece thatwill not travel with the groupto China in the winter, was awell-formed march and a fit-ting end to the concert, which,as Matthew Stookey, a musiceducation major and a tenorsaxophone player in the WindEnsemble, said went well andhad an excellent turnout.

Dylan Ford, a senior in themusic education program,said, “This was a great concertfor the beginning of the schoolyear,” said Dylan Ford, a sen-ior in the music educationprogram. He also said it wasalso a wonderful outreachtool to the UNC community.Students and faculty who maynever be able to attend a tradi-tional concert can stop by theUC and listen to these talent-ed musicians.

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Nate Wambolt of Eaton plays the piano at the UNCWind Ensemble performance in the University CenterFireside Lounge on Thursday.

Business majors find benefits of study abroadKELSEY HAMMON

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Students in theMonfort College ofBusiness at UNC weregiven the opportunity tosee the benefits of inter-national travel and talk tostudents who have stud-ied abroad before duringthe MCB Study AbroadFair Wednesday.

Alex McCann, a busi-ness major, said studyingabroad in Kazakhstan foreight weeks altered his

career path in a positiveway.

“I eventually want towork overseas,” McCannsaid.

Forming connectionsoverseas is an importantaspect in functioning wellin the competitive globaljob market.

The University ofNorthern Colorado has anetwork of partnershipschools that offer oppor-tunities for students totravel.

James Reardon, the

director of Global Programsand a professor of market-ing at UNC, said he wouldstrongly suggest students ofany major look into travel-ing abroad and studentsshould know about schol-arships that are available.

“The difference is inlearning and experiencing,and students can travelanywhere,” Reardon said.

Joe Tort, the coordina-tor of the Study Abroadand Exchange Program,said traveling abroadgives students an advan-

tage that distinguishesthem in the job market.

He said having con-nections overseas is avaluable asset to have,and many of the pro-grams offer a wider rangeof classes than thoseoffered just at UNC.

The travel abroad pro-gram is growing in termsof partnership schoolsand participating stu-dents. The number of stu-dents currently traveling

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The newest group ofUNC McNair Scholarswas recently selected andgiven the chance to seewhat will be expected ofthem during the next twoyears at a social gatheringWednesday.

The McNair ScholarsProgram at the Universityof Northern Coloradogives juniors and seniorsthe opportunity toresearch topics related totheir majors and also pre-pares them for theirfuture in graduate school.

McNair Scholars areenrolled in two semestersof research seminars,receive a six-week fundedsummer research intern-ship, travel to conferences,work closely with faculty intheir area of research, arepublished in the Universityof Northern ColoradoMcNair Research Journal

and receive experience toprepare them for graduateschool.

In order to be eligiblefor the program, studentsmust be a junior or a sen-ior with a GPA of 3.0 orhigher seeking the com-pletion of a doctoraldegree. They must also beeither a first-generationstudent, low-income stu-dent or member of anunder-represented groupon campus.

“I knew I wanted to bea doctor since I was 13,and it was a dream to bethe first in my family toget a Ph.D.,” said BrittanyHerrington, a senior ele-mentary education majorand second-year McNairScholar. “It was a greatexperience to learn how towrite a 40-page researchpaper and knowing thelogistics when you get tograd school.”

A majority of theMcNair Scholars said just

knowing about the pro-gram was not what inter-ested them into joining,but the encouragement ofprofessors and advisers.

“I believe I got an emailabout it, and my academicadviser told me it’s a pro-gram I should look into if Iwant to do research,” saidBrianne Broughton, a biomed major and second-yearMcNair Scholar. “It’s a greatprogram, and if you reallywant to go to grad school Idefinitely advise people toget into the program.”

Mentors are chosen tohelp guide the scholarsthrough the intenseresearch and hard workthey will go through dur-ing the program. Mentorsare usually professorsconcentrating in the fieldof study the student wish-es to research.

Kara Yamasaki, a seniorpsychology major and first-year McNair Scholar, saidshe is nervous about join-

ing the McNair ScholarsProgram because it will bechallenging but is alsoexcited because knows shewill learn a lot.

Yamasaki said she is inthe Fast-Track Programand must complete theMcNair program in ashorter amount of time.

Most first-year McNairScholars said they arestruggling to find a bal-ance with finding theirmentors, a research topicand time to research.

“I have a lot of hardclasses as it is and I havetwo research classesincluding this,” saidCherise Frazier, a juniorpsychology major andfirst-year McNair Scholar.“I don’t know how I’mgoing to split all my timeup, but I’m excited forwhen I get done. It’ll beworth it in the end.”

There was a socialgathering Wednesday sofirst-year scholars could

meet other scholars andlearn what the programoffers.

Students said the pro-gram gives them the satis-faction of a great achieve-ment in their collegecareer.

“I’ve accomplished somuch more as an under-graduate than the rest ofthe student body,” saidSamantha Wells, a seniorspecial education majorand second-year McNairScholar.

For more informationon the McNair Program,contact Sarah Chase,director of the McNairScholars Program, at 970-351-2744 or visitwww.unco.edu/mcnair.

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International adventures await MCB students

abroad is 75.Traveling abroad can

also offer students opportu-nities to try new foods andgo on adventures.

Brad Bruchs, a seniorGerman major who stud-ied abroad in Oldenburg,Germany, summed up hisexperience abroad as“awesome.” His adven-tures overseas includedtaking a three-hour trainride to Hamburg to buyhamburgers.

Many traveling abroadexperiences are not limited

to one place. Megan Martorano, who

studied in Italy, said she wasable to travel all overEurope during her trip,learned Italian and washoused in a villa near thesea.

Most of the study abroadprograms specify that a stu-dent must have a certainGPA to qualify to participateand student must have apassport to travel overseas.

For more informationabout study abroadopportunities, visitwww.unco.edu/cie/studyabroad.

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Anthony Shepard, a senior general business major, attend-ed the Monfort College of Business Study Abroad Fair andspoke to the chairman of Marketing, James Rheardon.

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Bears to see familiar faces against in-state foePARKER COTTON

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The football teamsthemselves may not have atraditional rivalry, but sev-eral members of UNC’ssquad have some personalreasons for wanting tocome away with a winagainst Colorado State (1-0) on Saturday.

Senior defensive backBrandon Owens redshirtedand played two seasons forthe Rams before transferringto the University of NorthernColorado (0-1). Owens saidhe will be looking at thematchup as any other gamebut said he might have somesort of advantage havingplayed with some of CSU’scurrent players.

“I do know some of theplayers there, and I doknow some of their tenden-cies,” he said. “At the same

time, they know me too.They know my tendencies.They probably want tocome after me. But, yeah, itprobably is an advantage. Iwent against all theirreceivers, and I know howtheir backs like to run.”

Owens won’t be theonly one on UNC’s defenseto see some familiar faces.

Sophomore linebackerGavin Miller will see formerGreeley West High Schoolteammates, linebackerMax Morgan, defensiveback Conner Roggy andoffensive lineman A.J.Frieler on the CSU sideline.

“It’s going to be defi-nitely interesting becausesome of those players Igrew up playing with,”Miller said. “It’s definitelygoing to be weird being onthe opposite side, but I’mdefinitely looking forwardto it.”

UNC quarterbacks

coach Jon Boyer alsoplayed his first two years ofcollegiate ball at CSUbefore transferring to playfor the Bears.

Old friends or not, UNCalso has the motivation towin stemming from its sea-son-opening loss toLindenwood Sept. 3.Despite the loss, Miller saidthe team is only focused onthe future.

“We’re trying to putthat (loss) past us,” hesaid. “We’re just lookingforward to CSU. We’re try-ing to have a lot of energyand intensity during thisweek, and that’s whatwe’re trying to changeright now.”

The Bears won’t bewithout a fight, though.The Rams’ sophomorequarterback Pete Thomasthrew for 2,662 yards lastseason and was 22-of-26for 178 yards and a touch-

down in CSU’s openingwin over New Mexico.

UNC defensive coordi-nator Zach Shay saidThomas will be thedefense’s main priority.

“They do have a verygood quarterback, and wehave to be able to disguiseour coverage and changeour coverage and hope-fully confuse him with hisreads,” Shay said. “Wehave to get pressure onThomas. He’s a big,strong kid, and he’sgonna sit in that pocketand find his wideouts.”

UNC and CSU are play-ing for the first time since1986, and the Bears have a1-16 all-time record againstthe Rams. Although theteams may not have thestrongest rivalry, there is asense of great importanceto this game.

“It doesn’t feel like arivalry, but everyone else in

the community is pumpingit up to be a good game,”senior wide receiver PatrickWalker said. “To us, it’s justanother game on theschedule. We gotta go outthere and play hard.”

CSU has a much moreformidable rivalry withthe University ofColorado, who the Rams

play next week.Miller said it’s possible

the Rams might overlookUNC in favor of focusing ontheir biggest rival, but saidhe wants CSU’s best game.

“I’m hoping they comeout and play us the bestthey can,” he said.

The game kicks off atnoon Saturday in Fort Collins.

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Senior defensive back Brandon Owens (9) prepares to tack-le freshman Isiah Cooper during practice this week. Owenshad one solo tackle against Lindenwood on Saturday.

Volleyball looks to rebound at Rams Volleyball ClassicDAVID WILSON

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This weekend not onlyoffers a showdownbetween the CSU andUNC football teams, butthe two schools will alsoface off Saturday on thehardwood.

The University ofNorthern Colorado (4-3)volleyball team is cominginto the Rams VolleyballClassic, hosted byColorado State (5-1), afterwinning three of its lastfour matches. UNC’s onlyloss was in the last matchof the Fairfield Inn NorthBaylor Classic against thehost, Baylor University.

The Bears lost in fivegames — a familiar trendthis season — with allthree of the Bears’ lossescoming via five-gamethrillers.

UNC head coachLyndsey Benson saiddespite the loss to Baylor,she feels her team is gainingtraction after the disap-pointing 1-2 start to the sea-son and is confident theteam is ready to contendthis weekend in Fort Collins.

“I liked our responseto the Baylor loss thisweek in practice and howwe’re preparing for thisweekend,” Benson said.“This weekend is going tobe very tough, but ourgoal is to be the best team

we can be when we gointo November, and we’reon the right track rightnow.”

The Bears’ first matchwill be against Nova KBMMaribor, a professionaltraveling European team,

at home. Benson said theBears will do their scout-ing Thursday night forpreparation but knowNova KBM Maribor is atalented group.

The Bears will wrap upthe three-match tourna-ment Saturday when theyface Wichita StateUniversity and CSU, whois currently No. 14 in thecountry.

The Rams hold a 14-6record all-time againstUNC and have won nineconsecutive matches.During the past three sea-sons under Benson, theBears have come close buthaven’t been able to earna win against the Rams,losing 3-1 in 2008, 3-2 in

2009 and were swept 3-0last season.

“I think our team has alot of depth and a lot ofplayers who can con-tribute something spe-cial,” senior defensivespecialist AmandaArterburn said. “I thinkhaving that depth and allthe work and preparationwe put into practice thisweek will hopefully bewhat gets us over thehump against CSU.”

Something that mightplay into the Bears’ handsthis year that has notbeen present at pastmatchups against theRams is the bulk of Bearsfans already in FortCollins for the football

game earlier that day.Junior outside hitter

Kelly Arnold said shehopes UNC fans maketheir way to Moby Arenaafter the football gameand provide a mental liftfor the volleyball team.

“I’m not sure when thefootball game gets over,but maybe people canmake a day out of it,”Arnold said. “I’m reallyhoping we have a bigcrowd because our crowdis such a huge thing for us.”

UNC will open up itstournament play at 7 p.m.at home against NovaKBM Maribor. Saturday’smatches against WichitaState and Colorado Statewill be at 11 a.m. and 7

“I liked our responseto the Baylor lossthis week in prac-

tice and how we’repreparing for this

weekend. —— LLyynnddsseeyy BBeennssoonn,,hheeaadd ccooaacchh

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Grant proposal passed, notorious smell combatedCARMEN BRADY

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During Wednesday’sweekly Student Senate meet-ing, a proposal was passedchanging the bylaws regard-ing the mitigation of confer-ence grants and one directorinformed students how theycan help make Greeley a bet-ter place to smell.

John Pherson, the directorof Academic Affairs, pro-posed at this year’s initialSenate meeting to change thebylaws of the distribution ofconference grants for under-graduate students.

The language change inthe proposal requires stu-dents applying for a confer-ence grant to have a signaturefrom a professor or faculty

member in the field as well asrequiring the conference tobe of an academic nature.

Most Senate membersagreed on the proposal, butnot all members were pleasedto see it pass, includingStudent Trustee LaurenZdanowitz, who said shethinks it is an unnecessarychange.

“I think that some of theintentions behind that (pro-posal) are limiting some cer-tain conferences,” Zdanowitzsaid. “A lot of the conferencesdo have an academic portionto it that people might notnecessarily think is there.”

Supporters of the pro-posal said it was necessary tomake sure the money givento students from grant fundsis actually needed. Pherson

said there have not beenproblems with this bylaw sofar, but feels the change isnecessary.

“This is more of a precau-tionary proposal, not a reac-tionary one,” Pherson said.“It’s to give a better guidelinein the future.”

A separate Pherson pro-posal to amend the bylawsgranting funding for inter-national conferencesentered its second readingof the semester.

Legislative Affairs DirectorJamie Britt’s proposal toremove the Legislative ActionTeam from the bylawsentered its second reading, aswell.

Both proposals met nodiscussion or debate andwill be voted on during the

next session.Zdanowitz proposed to

remove redundant languagein her bylaws because the stu-dent trustee bylaws statetwice that the student trusteewill serve on the Board ofTrustees.

Zdanowitz also pro-posed to remove her task ofappointing the Leadershipand Scholarship AwardChair because the positionhas not existed in recentyears and continues to benonexistent.

Natalie Litke, director ofUniversity Relations, made aproposal to remove languagein her bylaws pertaining tothe director of Finance.

The proposal included theremoval of the languagerequiring the director to have

a weekly show on UNCStudent Radio because Litkesaid she would rather havethe option to use UNCSR as aresource than be required todo it.

“When that was writtenin, it was to help UNC Radioget up on their feet and pro-vide airtime for them,” Litkesaid. “As I see it, UNC Radio isup on their feet and they nolonger need that time. I feellike I can utilize UNC Radioshould I see that as aresource, rather than be limit-ed by my bylaws to it.”

During the Senate reports,Litke said she is working toeliminate the notorioussmells of Greeley primarilygenerated by the meat pack-ing plant, Swift.

When the smell is at its

most rancid, due to the burn-ing of blood, Litke said stu-dents can call 970-350-9831to voice their complaints.Litke said it is important forstudents to call because everythree calls on one occasionwill result in a report on Swiftfor the smell.

Britt said she is looking forvolunteers for ConstitutionDay, Friday, Sept. 16.

Britt also said theCollegiate LeadershipMeeting, a legislative groupfor the university, will bemeeting at 10 a.m. today at1100 10th St., Suite 202, on thefourth floor.

Meetings are hostedevery other week. Formore information aboutCLM, email Britt atJamie.Britt@unco.edu.

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Vegetable’s role in Colorado growth commemorated CARRISSA OLSZEWSKI

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Potatoes have beenan important staple forthe citizens of WeldCounty since the late1800s, and this is the

reason the Friends ofthe Greeley Museums issponsoring the 24thannual Potato Day onSunday at CentennialVillage.

Potato Day was a tradi-tion that started in a sum-

mer during the 1870s. Atthat time, people of thearea, especially farmers,decided to celebrate thegrowth of one of their maincrops: potatoes.

About 15,000 peoplefrom surrounding loca-

tions came by train toattend the first event.

The festival did notbecome an annual tradi-tion until the second yearafter the Friends of theGreeley Museums wascreated.

“It is a celebration of thepotato history of the area,”said Carolin Blackburn,museum specialist and a pastattendee.

The event offers visi-tors a chance to see whatlife was like before most

electronic advancementsoccurred. There are sev-eral living history stationsas well as live musicthroughout the day andthe crowning of the

See Potato Day, Page 8

Sports/News8 The Mirror Friday, September 9, 2011

Football player overcomes uncle’s shadowMICHAEL NOWELS

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It may be surprising tosome due to his 6-foot-3stature, but when seniordefensive end VJ Holmesfirst set foot on campus atUNC, he was immediatelyliving in another man’sshadow.

That man was his uncle,Billy Holmes, former starrunning back in Greeleyduring the 1990s.

The elder Holmes is theuniversity’s second all-timeleading rusher with 3,195yards and helped propel theBears to back-to-backDivision II NationalChampionships in 1996 and‘97. Head coach Earnest

Collins Jr. was on the 1994team with Billy Holmes, andhe said he sees some familyresemblance in his startingdefensive end.

“VJ has the same talentthat his uncle had at a differ-ent position,” Collins said. “Ijust need VJ to get the workethic his uncle had.”

VJ said he shares somephysical skills with hisuncle despite playing acompletely different posi-tion, but said he also rec-ognizes he must work onone of the most importanttraits his uncle possessed,and he’s working on it withhis coaches.

“One thing where hedoes have the edge over meis mental toughness,” VJ

said. “He wanted to be sogood, he would just pushhimself to the limit, andthat’s what I’m striving todo every day. It’s not some-thing I’m used to, but thecoaches try to push me tothat limit, so they’re helpingme out.”

On the field, VJ quicklyproved he wasn’t just thenephew of an outstandingBears athlete. He was onehimself.

As a freshman, VJplayed in all 11 games ofthe 2008 season. He’s start-ed more than half of thegames he’s played sincethen, and he has earned therespect of his teammates.

“It’s really fun practicingwith VJ because you get to

test your skills against him,and you know he’s good, soif you’re hanging with VJ,you know you’re having agood day,” senior offensivelineman Amal Gumbs said.

Regardless of the ath-leticism VJ has, he said heunderstands he has morework to do in order toreach the level he wantsto achieve. That goalwon’t come without somehelp, though.

“When things aren’tgoing your way, it’s justbeing able to pick yourselfback up,” VJ said.“Honestly, if I didn’t havemy teammates to help medo it, I don’t know if I coulddo it by myself, so I thankthem for that.”

CASSIE NUCKOLS | THE MIRRORSenior defensive end VJ Holmes rushes the quarter-back during practice this week. Holmes’s uncle alsoplayed football at UNC as a running back.

Greeley celebrates history with potatoesPotato Queen.

This year’s PotatoQueen has volunteeredwith the event for severalyears. She grew up on apotato farm and eventual-ly, it became her duty totake over the cultivation ofthe crop. In a sense, shetruly is a “potato queen.”

“Potato Day gives a pic-ture of how different craftswere carried out over 100years ago,” said Joyce Carr,co-chairman of Potato Dayand president of the Friendsof the Greeley Museums.

Additionally, studentsin Mary Borg’s ColoradoHistory class at UNC maybe interested in attendingto fulfill their class require-ment of attending an out-side event or historic loca-tion in Colorado, andPotato Day is one of theoptions.

“The students get a

good sense of all the differ-ent ethnicities from longago,” Borg said. “It is aninvaluable history lesson.”

Borg said she alwaystries to teach her studentsto put themselves in anoth-er person’s shoes, prefer-ably someone from a dif-ferent era. She said PotatoDay is an event that helpsfacilitate that.

PotatoDay

Centennial Village1475 A St., Greeley,

Admission:Adults $6

Kids (3-11) $4

Free Martin Producebaked potato with top-pings for each visitor

Potato Day, from Page 7

Centennial Village sets up for the 24th annual Potato Dayon Saturday. The festival will feature “living history” sta-tions, live music, crowning of the Potato Queen and more.

ROCHELLE BALL | THE MIRROR