The Mirror—March 28, 2016

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For the week of 3/28/2016

Student Senate will begin the process of electing members for the 2016-2017 academic year this week. An open forum where students can meet candidates and discuss issues will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, and a structured debate is scheduled for 5 p.m. Th ursday. Each candidate will have specifi c questions to answer, and questions from audience members will be accepted as well.

Th e First-Time Home Buyer class, scheduled for last Wednesday, was cancelled due to inclement weather. Th e course, which will teach students how to fi nd realtors, talk to lenders and understand home fi nancing, as well as walk them through the home buying process, has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Interested students must register by Monday, April 4.

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Student employees who excel at their jobs are eligible for Student Employee of the Year nominations. Part-time, full-time and work study students can be nominated. Applications are being accepted until Th ursday, March 31 at midnight. All nominees will receive goody bags, and the top fi ve nominees will receive scholarships.

Th e City of Evans is accepting applications for the following seasonal positions: PT Day Camp Counselor (Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. shift s, $8.31/hr.-$10/hr.) and Parks Maintenance Worker (Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $10.00/hr. - $12.00/hr.). Apply on-line at: evanscolorado.gov

Stipends for summer research are available to interested undergraduates through the Offi ce of Undergraduate Research. Grants worth up to $1,000 are available for research supplies, travel, conferences, presentations, student stipends and other support. Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15.

FISH FRY BUILDS SOLIDARITY

Th e Marcus Garvey Cultural Center has been uniting students on campus with music, great company and amazing food at their fi sh fries. At this month’s event, there was a full house. Andés Ramirez | Th e Mirror

CATCH THE NEXT ONE:at the Marcus Garvey Cultural CenterNoon on April 20

By Trevor [email protected]

About 40 people fi lled the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center with music, dance and conversation at the fi sh fry last Wednesday. Th ough the fi sh fry was drawn from the Garvey’s African di-aspora background, sophomore Spanish major Jon Miles said the event was about unifi cation. “I feel that fi sh is like a universal food,” Miles said. “Th e Marcus Garvey, I think it shouldn’t just be African Americans, I feel like everyone should come and bring their input, their love, their cul-ture, their vibes—and I think that’s what makes it here.” As students served fi sh and fries, people danced and engaged in conversations ranging from the everyday to systemic injustice. Admissions Counselor Darius Parker said when it came to proof of importance, the event spoke for itself. “What’s important is what you see around you: the students coming out and having a place where they can feel safe, where they can let loose and be themselves,” he said.

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By Will [email protected]

Th e UNC Mirror has a new editor-in-chief as Katarina Velazquez, who has held the position since fall of 2014, passes the torch to Mikhala Krochta, formerly the publication’s arts and cul-ture editor. Velazquez, who will be graduating in May and working full time at the Gree-ley Tribune, described Krochta as a pas-sionate journalist and a quick learner. “I feel really comfortable leaving Mikhala in charge,” Velazquez said. “I’m excited to see what she’s going to do.” Krochta, a junior with double ma-jors in journalism and mass commu-nication and recreation, tourism and hospitality, began at the Mirror during her freshman year, primarily covering Student Senate for the news section.

She was hired as a copy editor at the beginning of her junior year, where she learned the most about grammar and AP style, the journalistic form used by most news outlets. She took the helm of the arts and cul-ture section when the editor position opened up in February of this year, hav-ing already edited the arts section for her high school newspaper at Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora. “She took an arts section that was lacking, and in a month turned it around completely,” Velazquez said. Krochta, who offi cially took over the position before the Mirror’s March 21 issue, is already considering what steps she wants to take to improve the prod-uct her staff puts out each week. “I want to make it fun for everyone,” Krochta said. “Both the editors and the readers.” She hopes to make the paper more visual and interactive, with possibili-

ties ranging from do-it-yourself pieces in the arts section to adding a weekly crossword puzzle. In addition to giving the newspaper direction and editing articles that are printed in the paper each week, the editor-in-chief is also expected to man-age the editors and reporters. Th ey also play a role in production and work with advertising and marketing staff to cre-ate the newspaper each week. Matt Lubich, Th e Mirror’s general manager, feels that Krochta is uniquely suited to the role, given her broad range of talent and experience in a variety of diff erent roles at the paper. “She understands the needs of those positions,” Lubich said, adding that she is already a familiar face amongst the staff , a fact likely to ease her transition. Being an editor-in-chief requires dedication and passion, said Dr. Lynn Klyde-Silverstein, an associate profes-sor of journalism, two qualities that

Krochta possesses. “Being an editor means lighting a fl ame under all of your reporters and editors,” Klyde-Silverstein, who served as the editor-in-chief of the Johnstown Breeze between 2014 and 2015, said. But Krochta’s work so far at the Mirror shows that she is up to the task, accord-ing to Klyde-Silverstein. “Leading a staff means you fi nd and develop talented people, and then you let them do their jobs,” Lubich said of the position. “Mikhala is defi nitely capable.” Krochta thinks so too. She recog-nizes the chaotic nature of running a newspaper, and embraces it. “Th e journalism world is so active, but that’s what I like about it,” Krochta said. Flexibility and a talent for rolling with the punches will get her through. “When you’re working at a newspa-per, a lot can go wrong,” she said. “Sto-ries are always evolving. It’s my job to make sure it all comes together.”

By Brad [email protected]

Th ere is a saying among University of Northern Colo-rado students and graduates that reminds them of the sense of community the university off ers: “Once a Bear, always a Bear.” And this saying rings true for UNC's police chief. Dennis Pumphrey has been in law enforcement for 27 years—all of them serving the UNC community. Pumphrey graduated from UNC in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in speech communica-tion. Aft er graduating from the Aims Police Academy, Pumphrey joined the UNC police force in 1989. He worked as a patrol of-fi cer, a sergeant and parking ser-vices lieutenant, and he eventually worked his way up to become po-lice chief. Pumphrey said numer-ous things have inspired him to continue protecting and serving the UNC community. “From a law enforcement perspective, I have always felt that I am better equipped to serve a college campus,” Pum-phrey said. “I am very comfort-

able with the campus popula-tion. Aft er graduating from UNC and spending a lot of time here, I am very familiar with the campus and its ins and outs and policies. I know what it's like to be a student here.” Pumphrey said one of his favorite things about his job is that it allows him to interact with the UNC community in a positive way that goes deeper than going call-to-call. He said he strives to make UNC a bet-ter place by getting to know students personally and by fol-lowing up on cases. “Law enforcement isn't al-ways cut and dry or black and white,” he said. “When you

consider the fact that campus police are serving college-aged kids, it is important to realize that we don't have to punish people when there is an oppor-tunity to allow them to learn and grow from a mistake.” Pumphrey said the public's view of the police might be tainted because of the events that have occurred in recent years, but he stressed that his department wants students, faculty and other UNC mem-bers to feel comfortable and to be able to trust the UNC police. Pumphrey said that over the years he has had to deal with changes in laws as well as other challenges facing the UNC campus and community. He noted protecting and serving college students is a process that is constantly changing. He said during his fi rst few years of being on staff , the legal drinking age was changed from 18 to 21. When the law was changed in 1986, Pumphrey recalled many students disre-garding the law. Th e law didn't change drinking behavior for many years aft er that, and the department had to begin to heavily enforce it. Pumphrey was a part of that enforcement.

He now faces a similar situ-ation with another law dealing with the prohibition of a dif-ferent substance. Colorado's legalization of marijuana in 2014 put the state's universities in an unusu-al predicament. Because UNC is a federally funded institu-tion, marijuana is not allowed on campus. Th is legalization caused Pumphrey to be remi-niscent—he, yet again, has to be a true enforcer of the law. A "partnership" exists be-tween the Greeley Police De-partment and the UNC Police Department because a large majority of UNC's student population chooses to live off campus in Greeley and sur-rounding areas. Th is opened the door for them to work together in order to keep stu-dents and the community safe. “We have a great relation-ship with the Greeley depart-ment," Pumphrey said. "We allow each other to do police work together. Whether it's busting parties that have got-ten out of control, or coming together to work the [Greeley] Stampede, or keeping the town safe aft er the Super Bowl, we are able to work together to

keep things under control.” Pumphrey's love for UNC is apparent to his coworkers. Nate Haas, the university's director of news and public relations, said Pumphrey has excelled in his position as the police chief. “Dennis Pumphrey has done an outstanding job within the UNC community,” Haas said. “ He is an outstanding individual and his actions really speak to his character.” Other members of the UNC police department had high praise for Pumphrey's leader-ship abilities as well. Crime prevention offi cer Larry Raim-er shared his admiration for his police chief. “Chief Pumphrey has suc-cessfully made it up through the ranks and was appointed to the chief of police position by the higher-ups because of his abil-ity to lead,” Raimer said. “Chief Pumphrey stresses the impor-tance of community policing and fulfi lling the needs of the public. It has always been my pleasure to protect and serve the campus community with him. His lead-ership has allowed many offi cers to be recognized by the commu-nity for outstanding work.”

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Mikhala Krochta, who has served as the Mirror’s copy editor and arts and culture editor, took over as editor-in-chief last Sunday. Photo by Manny Perez | UNC Mirror


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MONDAY 3/284:40-5:40 p.m. Guest Artist Masterclass: Naomi Seidman, flute and Jon Dexter, celloFraiser Hall - Room 90 (Studio B)

TUESDAY 3/297-10 p.m.UNC Jazz ThangFraiser Hall - Room 90 (Studio B)

8-10 p.m.Faculty Artist Recital Series: Christo-pher Luther, violaKepner Hall - Milne Auditorium (Room 2050)

WEDNESDAY 3/307-9 p.m.Transgender Day of Visibility Speaker: Jennicet GutiérrezUniversity Center- Panorama room

7:30-10 p.m. (Continued through Sunday)Performing Arts Series: Spring Dance Concert- “Orchesography”Gray Hall - Norton Theatre

THURSDAY 3/315:40-6:40 p.m.Student Recital: Jordan Dale, celloKepner Hall - Milne Auditorium (Room 2050)

8:30--9:30 p.m. (Also Friday 7:30-9:30 p.m.)All State Bands: Small Ensembles ConcertUnion Colony Civic Center (UCCC)Monfort Concert Hall

FRIDAY 4/111:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Well Rounded Scholar Lecture Series: What? African Americans Also Composed Classical Art Songs?Candelaria Hall - Room 1375

By Jason [email protected]

The world of gender and identity can seem fairly black and white, divided by the male and female experience. These two polarizing genders aren’t the whole story, though. The Trans Narratives event held on Thurs-day explored the lives of trans and queer students at UNC, and offered a window into a world that isn’t so black and white. Often times, the trans expe-rience is one that isn’t explored. They represent a marginalized group in a society of lefts and rights, of blue or reds. Sporting a “Trans Rights are Human Rights” t-shirt, gradu-ate student Tyrell Allen, a high-er education and student affairs major, hopes to bring attention to the cognitive dissonance when it comes to trans indi-viduals and human rights. “Often times people are okay with human rights,” Allen said. “There are people who don’t

see that trans specific rights are human rights.” The idea that trans people do not fall under “...the umbrella of basic human rights,” is ex-actly the kind of thinking that prompted the GLBTA Resource Office to invite several trans and genderqueer students to answer questions and offer their per-spectives on a landscape many of us take for granted. There are six buildings on campus with gender neutral bathrooms. There is one floor in Bond Hall that is set aside for non-binary living. These are just a few of the oversights that the speakers encounter in their day-to-day living. Non-binary classroom expe-riences were some of the most asked questions. “Try and stay away from language that limits to the gender binary,” says Taylor Planchon, a freshman with an undeclared major. Gender is hard to escape from. Marika Barth, a fresh-man special education major, grew up in Germany. Even in the birthplace of the English

language, there are few things that aren’t gendered. “I don’t use German a lot be-cause I can’t talk about some of my friends without gendering them,” Barth said. The prevalence of he/she pronouns in academia and even daily living is something that isn’t talked about. But to people like Barth, who identify as gen-der fluid, an identity where gen-der can change almost daily, it’s an excluding conversation. “It depends on the day and the emotional state, but often times it feels like you’re not talking about me,” Barth said. For a lot of people, their gender identity goes unno-ticed. It’s simply an overlooked fact that occurs to them at a very subdued level. Tori Pettis, a sophomore political science major, says the same thing. “The biggest thing about being trans is that it’s a significant part of our identity, but it’s not just who we are,” Pettis said. It’s much the same as people who identify as male or female—just another identity on the spectrum. Learning and openness were

the most expressed parts of the event. “We’re in college, we’re trying to learn. Be willing to go that extra step,” says Giovani Riley, a senior English major. Trans identities and inclusive-

ness continue to be a pressing issue among the student body at UNC. Those interested in learn-ing more can attend the Trans Day of Visibility this coming Wednesday in the UC Panorama room from 7-9 p.m.

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Parker has worked at the university since December. The office of admissions occa-sionally meets with the staff at the Garvey to plan events and projects, including a Black Ex-cellence weekend in May. “It’s encouraging the recruit-ment of African American stu-dents from the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins area, Love-land area and the surrounding areas of Greeley,” Parker said. “And really promoting higher education, but more so pro-moting UNC.” Parker graduated from CU Colorado Springs, which does not have an equivalent to the Marcus Garvey Cultural Cen-

ter. When he starts grad school at UNC in May, Parker plans to get more involved with the cultural center “To have this place is a bless-ing in itself,” Parker said. The university hasn’t always

had the Marcus Garvey Cul-tural Center, though. Black Stu-dent Union members first pro-posed a black cultural center in 1971. After 12 years of resis-tance, the center finally opened its doors February 1, 1983.

The center was then named for Marcus Garvey, a Jamai-can-born political leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Garvey popularized “Black is Beautiful” and founded a weekly newspaper, The Negro Experience, on foundations of racial pride. In 1923, he was sentenced to prison un-til President Calvin Coolidge commuted Garvey’s sentence and deported him to Jamaica in 1927. Though the Garvey was buzzing with activity Wednes-day, student administrative assistant Ashton Atmore said things are usually a little more laid-back than usual. “A typical day, if we’re not having events, it’s just really re-

laxing,” he said. “People come in to do homework and watch TV, print, cook, do whatever you want to do. And the staff is here to facilitate and make sure the house is well-maintained and clean.” Atmore, a senior human services major, echoed Miles’ belief that the Garvey unites students in more than one way. “It definitely brings together not just students that identify in the African diaspora, but all students across campus,” At-more said. Those who missed out on the fish and fun can attend the next fish fry at noon April 20 in the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center for another round of delicious food and a friendly atmosphere.

Breaking gender binary at UNC

Liane Ortis, Shiloh Liska, Trevor Reid, and Tea Seay answer questions and share their wisdom with attendees at the Trans Narrative Night at UNC. Photo by Jason Keller | The Mirror

Fish fry builds solidarity for all

Northern Colorado students explore the transgender perspective

Titi Mporampora and Autumn Johnson serve fish and fries at the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center last Thursday. Photo by Trevor Reid | The Mirror


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� OPINIONIs Donald Trump a fascist: revisiting the debate

By Drew Heiderscheidt

“Is Donald Trump a fascist?” Peter Bergen wrote in an article for CNN last December. No, he concluded, because Trump did not promote “the beauty of violence and the ef-Ƭ�FDF\�RI�ZLOO�ZKHQ�WKH\�DUH�GHYRWHG�WR�WKH�group’s success.” The premise that Trump is not a fascist, I think, is one that should be re-considered. In his article, Bergen suggests that Trump GRHV� IXOƬ�OO� IRXU� RI� WKH� SLOODUV� RI� IDVFLVP��which were laid out in Robert O. Paxton’s book “The Anatomy of Fascism.” The four VWDJHV�WKDW�%HUJHQ�EHOLHYHV�7UXPS�VDWLVƬ�HV�are as follows: (1) “A sense of overwhelm-ing crisis beyond the reach of traditional solutions,”; (2) “The superiority of the lead-er’s instincts over abstract and universal reason,”; (3) “The belief of one group that it is the victim, justifying any action,”; and lastly, (4) “The need for authority by natu-ral leaders (always male) culminating in a national chief who alone is capable of in-carnating the group’s destiny.” These four

pillars, I do not refute. However, since Bergen wrote his article, the rhetoric and actions of Trump’s cam-paign have changed. In response to a protestor at his rally be-ing punched in the face Trump only stated that “[Protesters are] taking away our First Amendment rights. They’re troublemak-ers. They’re no good, and we’d better be careful.” It is funny that he would mention the First Amendment, since protesting is VSHFLƬ�FDOO\�SURWHFWHG�XQGHU�LW� “We’ve got to take our country back, folks,” he added, for a bit of nationalistic Ʈ�DLU�DQG�DV�D�ZD\�WR�WXUQ�WKRVH�SURWHVWLQJ�into the “other.” At another rally in St. Louis—when a pro-testor was beaten—Trump stated that he thought the protestor should have been beaten. He also said that he would like to punch a protestor in the face in Nevada. Later on, a Trump spokesperson stat-ed that the campaign did not condone violence of any sort. What they probably PHDQW�WR�VD\�LV�WKDW�7UXPS�GLG�QRW�RƯ��FLDO�ly support any violence. Because in reality, he does make allowances for that sort of

behavior, as his rhetoric above, and else-where, suggests. What Trump has done is condemn pro-testers who have been assaulted at his ral-lies. He has called them “professional agita-tors.” He has also created false realities in

which he is persecuted, saying it is a double standard that protesters block the streets in places he is at and the media stays silent, but when violence erupts the media covers it unfailingly.

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Sports Editor:Dylan Sanchez


Bears softball swept by Montana

Going mad over March Madness

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Junior shortstop Erica Dick throws the ball after tagging a runner out at second base, turning a double play during the first inning of Friday’s game against the Montana Grizzlies. Photo by Maeve Widdmann | The Mirror

HOME GAMES

SATURDAY 4/2All DayTrack at Tom Benich InviteNottingham Field

AWAY GAMES

TUESDAY 3/293 p.m.Baseball at Air ForceColorado Springs, Colorado

FRIDAY 4/14 p.m.Baseball at Sacramento StateSacramento, California

12 p.m. Men’s Tennis at Southern UtahCedar City, Utah

2 and 4 p.m. (and Saturday at 12 p.m.)Softball at Weber State UniversityOgden, Utah

SATURDAY 4/22 p.m.Baseball at Sacramento StateSacramento, California

11:30 a.m.Women’s Tennis at Sacra-mento StateSacramento, California


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Coming on the heels of the team’s first winning record in 12 seasons, since 2003, Northern Colorado head coach Earnest Col-lins Jr. has agreed to a new five-year contract which will lock him in to guide the Bears football program through 2020. “Coach Collins has demonstrated tremendous integrity and is building a program that Bears fans can be proud of, both on and off the field,” Director of Athletics Darren Dunn said. “We are certainly not satisfied with where we are, but feel last season was another step in the right direction and we expect the progression to continue both on the field and in the classroom.” Collins took his alma mater to a 6-5 record in 2015, the first winning season UNC has had since joining the Division I FCS level. “It’s a privilege to represent our university, our program and our fans here at the University of Northern Colorado,” said Col-lins. “I appreciate Darren Dunn and our administration allowing me to continue to create a winning culture both on and off the field and build a program that will compete with the best in one of the toughest conferences at the FCS level.” The head coach has put the pieces in place to continue the team’s success by hiring Associate Head Coach and new Defen-sive Coordinator James Jones, after former DC, Larry Kerr, an-nounced his retirement. Jones will return to Northern Colorado for his second stint with the Bears after being in charge of the defensive line at San Jose State. The Athletic Department also signed off on a new Director of Sports Performance Jeff Butler, who comes to the Bears from Southern Utah where he primarily worked with the 2015 Big Sky Championship football team. Since taking over at Northern Colorado, Collins’ teams have showed great progress in the classroom as well. Under his leader-ship, they have raised the team GPA from a 2.51 to a 2.83, the highest the GPA has ever been in the Division I era. Northern Colorado will play five home games in 2016 starting with the season opener on Sept. 3 against Rocky Mountain Col-lege. The Bears will also host Northern Arizona (Oct. 1), Sacra-mento State (Oct. 22), North Dakota (Nov. 5) and Montana (Nov. 12) at home.

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PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKERMon-Fri 7am-3:30pm$10.00/hr - $12.00/hr, DOQ

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NEWS BRIEFS

For the week of 3/28/2016

Student Senate will begin the process of electing members for the 2016-2017 academic year this week. An open forum where students can meet candidates and discuss issues will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, and a structured debate is scheduled for 5 p.m. Th ursday. Each candidate will have specifi c questions to answer, and questions from audience members will be accepted as well.

Th e First-Time Home Buyer class, scheduled for last Wednesday, was cancelled due to inclement weather. Th e course, which will teach students how to fi nd realtors, talk to lenders and understand home fi nancing, as well as walk them through the home buying process, has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Interested students must register by Monday, April 4.

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Student employees who excel at their jobs are eligible for Student Employee of the Year nominations. Part-time, full-time and work study students can be nominated. Applications are being accepted until Th ursday, March 31 at midnight. All nominees will receive goody bags, and the top fi ve nominees will receive scholarships.

Th e City of Evans is accepting applications for the following seasonal positions: PT Day Camp Counselor (Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. shift s, $8.31/hr.-$10/hr.) and Parks Maintenance Worker (Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $10.00/hr. - $12.00/hr.). Apply on-line at: evanscolorado.gov

Stipends for summer research are available to interested undergraduates through the Offi ce of Undergraduate Research. Grants worth up to $1,000 are available for research supplies, travel, conferences, presentations, student stipends and other support. Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 15.

FISH FRY BUILDS SOLIDARITY

Th e Marcus Garvey Cultural Center has been uniting students on campus with music, great company and amazing food at their fi sh fries. At this month’s event, there was a full house. Andés Ramirez | Th e Mirror

CATCH THE NEXT ONE:at the Marcus Garvey Cultural CenterNoon on April 20

By Trevor [email protected]

About 40 people fi lled the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center with music, dance and conversation at the fi sh fry last Wednesday. Th ough the fi sh fry was drawn from the Garvey’s African di-aspora background, sophomore Spanish major Jon Miles said the event was about unifi cation. “I feel that fi sh is like a universal food,” Miles said. “Th e Marcus Garvey, I think it shouldn’t just be African Americans, I feel like everyone should come and bring their input, their love, their cul-ture, their vibes—and I think that’s what makes it here.” As students served fi sh and fries, people danced and engaged in conversations ranging from the everyday to systemic injustice. Admissions Counselor Darius Parker said when it came to proof of importance, the event spoke for itself. “What’s important is what you see around you: the students coming out and having a place where they can feel safe, where they can let loose and be themselves,” he said.

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