The UNC Mirror Student Newspaper

12/15/2024

In what is supposed to be an inclusive campus, racism is still being experienced by students.

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Autumn Houston grew up in a Black and Mexican neighborhood in Texas. All her friends were either Black or Mexican. “I was always around minorities and then I come here and I’m not,” said Houston, who is a junior at the University of Northern Colorado. The student population at the University o...

12/14/2024

Wiffle ball is no longer offered on campus. Who is to blame?

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Having been looking forward to the beginning of the season, Keigo Kawazoe walked into the UNC Recreation Center to ask questions about registration, with the intention of signing up for wiffle ball. Little did he know, he would leave without the opportunity to play. Only weeks after announcing wiffl...

12/14/2024

The Performing and Visual Arts college is under scrutiny over undisclosed AI usage in promotional materials for the theatre department.

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Written by Adam Johnson, with contributions by Shellee Schwartz Creativity and technology are colliding at UNC’s School of Performing and Visual Arts, in a way that they never have before: The posters for the 2024-2025 PVA season were made with the help of Artificial Intelligence. This choice has ...

12/09/2024

The UNC Mirror is proud to announce our Fall 2024 Edition of the Mirror Magazine.

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12/09/2024

AlanaBlu Cooley has transformed a difficult upbringing into a safe space of self-discovery and helping others as a mentor and aspiring teacher.

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At just 20 years old, AlanaBlu Cooley has weathered more storms than many face in a lifetime. Now a mentor and aspiring teacher, she’s transforming a difficult upbringing into a journey marked by resilience, self-discovery and passion for helping others. AlanaBlu’s story begins in Greeley, where...

12/06/2024

The latest edition is out. If we have your address, look for it in your mailbox soon.

11/30/2024

UNC’s Honors Program offers opportunities for growth and enrichment to ambitious students looking for more from their higher education.

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The University of Northern Colorado Honors Program provides a platform for high-achieving students to challenge themselves academically while engaging in a diverse community of peers and faculty. Designed to foster intellectual growth, the program offers an enriched curriculum that spans disciplines...

11/30/2024

Former athlete Seyna Gbaguidi is committed to reaching 190 pounds by the end of the year.

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It is commonplace for former athletes to come to college looking to fill the void their athletic career left. The rec center at the University of Northern Colorado offers a variety of sporting options for students to enjoy. Seyna Gbaguidi, a senior in sports and exercise science, takes full advantag...

11/28/2024

The Moot Point Project is a Denver-based theater company started by two UNC graduates.

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Despite its namesake, The Moot Point Project is anything but irrelevant. The Moot Point Project is a theater company based in Denver started by two UNC graduates, Megan Dille and True Smith. During their time at UNC, Dille and Smith both separately founded ongoing theater programs at UNC: “Shenani...

11/27/2024

Weld Country went red this election cycle as Gabe Evans defeated Yadira Caraveo in the 8th Congressional District race.

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Following the election, there have been differing views on the effect of the decisions made by voters across the state and the country as a whole. Even leading into election day, voters and the parties alike seemed divided. The race for the 8th Congressional District previously covered by The Mirror...

11/22/2024

The Colorado Grit hockey team is holding a fundraiser with Weld Food Bank.

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Junior league hockey team Colorado Grit is turning its passion for the game into a mission for the community with “Grit Gives,” a fundraiser to support the Weld Food Bank and ensure no one goes hungry this holiday season. The Colorado Grit is a tier two junior hockey team based in Greeley. The f...

11/17/2024

The final home game of the season at Nottingham Field saw the Bears lose another home game to Northern Arizona.

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Northern Colorado held the team’s Senior Day and final home game of the season at Nottingham Field Saturday afternoon that saw the Bears lose another home game to Northern Arizona. Over the last 13 matchups between the two schools, the home team has come out as the victor. NAU were able to snap th...

11/15/2024

“Working: A Musical” highlights the working class and their everyday life full of challenges and dreams.

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For Luke Avalos-Gonzales, the stage has always been more than just a place to perform, it has been a space of self-discovery and transformation. Growing up in Pflugerville, Texas, a small town just outside Austin, Luke’s journey into theatre began in middle school when a choir teacher first notice...

11/14/2024

Struggling with your coursework? UNC's Tutoring Center has your back! Whether you’re tackling chemistry, writing, or math, UNC’s free tutoring services are here to help you succeed.

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Navigating college academics can often feel like walking on a tightrope, trying to find thebalance between passing your classes and keeping your grades up. But students at the University of Northern Colorado have access to a valuable resource designed to help them succeed. Tutorial Services offers m...

11/13/2024

Love the great outdoors? Want to be more engaged with nature? UNC Outdoor Pursuits is the place for you!

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Colorado is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, and with these landscapes come unforgettable experiences. The Rocky Mountains offer trails down national forests that are perfect for hiking and wandering through, the campsites found deep in the woods give many the o...

11/13/2024

UNC students express disappointment in the school’s current intramural sports offerings.

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The scoreboard buzzer sounded. As one team abruptly makes its way off the field, the other breaks out into laughter and screaming as they celebrate the win. The intensity that drives players to love the game is at full display as the students are given a chance to play the sports they love in a fu.....

11/13/2024

Patricia Escobar’s empowering journey continues to inspire those around her.

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In 1979, Patricia Escobar and her older sister stepped on a bus without a visa or legal papers to enter the United States of America. When immigration officials came onto the bus to check for legal papers, Escobar instantly fell asleep. Meanwhile, her sister borrowed a birth certificate f...