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OPINION Opinion Columnist Drew Hill looks back at 2022’s biggest moments and what they mean for 2023. OPINION

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Uniting the community with song

UNI’s Community Music School brings musical opportunities to all ages in the Cedar Valley

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Staff Writer

CMS provides an array of services for anyone looking to learn an instrument. The Community Music School provides one-on-one private lessons for brass, woodwind, piano, percussion and vocals.

and Camp Musicmania. The Children’s Choir is made up of over 60 grade school students from Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Waverly who put on concerts semesterly in the Great Hall.

The New Horizons Band is for adults aged 50 and up looking for a musical opportunity who put on a variety of performances over the summer, and Camp Musicmania is a summer day

camp program for students interested in music. Across all of these programs, CMS services around 200 community members.

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Green Dot gender violence prevention program leaves its mark on campus

event during Green Dot Week here at the university, they had over 150 people attend.

Last September, the Green Dot gender violence prevention program had a successful launch. At their main kickoff

Green Dot is a program that has been in the works for several semesters and was finally implemented in the fall

of last semester. Green Dot is a Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) sponsored program whose purpose is to work on bystander intervention that is focused on gender violence prevention. The overall goal of the program is to then decrease the likelihood of power-based violence on this university’s campus, such as sexual assault, along with how to identify lesser thought of power-based violence such as stalking or dating/domestic violence. The signs are not always obvious, which is something Green Dot training is trying to change.

Within the Green Dot program there is a common metaphor that uses the example of green dots and red dots. The green dots represent a specific action or choice that promotes safety and communicates to others through that choice that violence will not be tolerated on this campus. An example of a green dot could be some-

thing as simple as taking a friend out of a high-risk situation or diffusing a situation between two friends. Red dots signify acts of power-based interpersonal violence.

“No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something.”

certain words that they say it can easily help prevent words or thoughts from becoming actions. Having the Green Dot program on this campus helps teach students and faculty ways to create green dots so that they can outnumber the red dots, and in that way keep people who live, work and learn at the university safe.

Through the Green Dot program, one talks and interacts with other individuals where you can help learn strategies on how to help individuals who could be in a dangerous situation, such as calling somebody out for their inappropriate behavior or words to an individual. Most of the time, if somebody is held accountable for

Hannah Menken, the Green Dot graduate assistant at UNI, gave details of how the program is going and not just what their goals are for this amazing program. On campus, there are 23 trained Green Dot facilitators throughout the university who are in charge of facilitating each training that the program does. These facilitators are made up from faculty and various staff members here at UNI. As Hannah said, “It’s a great group of people that care about our campus and the safety of our students.”

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CMS gives UNI music students more opportunities to teach and make connections for their future careers. At the same time, it makes music more accessible for people who aren’t enrolled at UNI through opportunities like the Children’s Choir.

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Two members of NISG participate in activities at the Green Dot launch in September. Since its launch, over 100 students and over 132 staff and faculty members have been through training with the program.

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Hamilton’s description of the sense of community within CMS can be found in everything the program does. The New Horizons band largely provides a sense of socialization for adults and senior citizens seeking out a community within music. The Children’s Choir provides grade school students with the opportunity to perform in the Great Hall, giving them a professional experience in an enriching environment that supports them in their musical journey. “The Community Music School is for everyone. It isn’t selective; everyone who wants to learn is welcome. They tell us what they want to learn and work on and we meet them where they’re at,” Hamilton said.

Aside from engaging with the community and providing musical opportunities to a diverse population, UNI’s Community Music School also provides vast enriching opportunities for UNI School

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Since the launch of the program, there have been over 132 staff and faculty members who have been trained outside of the facilitators here at UNI.

of Music students. UNI students are provided the opportunity to teach for CMS and to be camp counselors at Camp Musicmania. For music education students, this facet of CMS can be incredibly beneficial. “Students feel more prepared and confident to enter the workforce due to the experience and mentorship they receive from the Community Music School and their mentor teachers,” Hamilton elaborated. “They get the experience of interacting with students and parents and are able to solidify that ‘yes, this is something I want to do’ through the program.” UNI students are also able to teach alongside future colleagues through Camp Musicmania, as faculty from surrounding schools also come to teach in the summer camp program.

Students who teach for the Community Music School work under mentor teachers, who help them with lesson plans and act as a point of contact and support for UNI music students embarking on their teaching journey.

There have also been over 100 students who have been trained in the semester since its launch.

The Green Dot team has many exciting plans and ambitions for this coming spring semester here at the

The New Horizons Band, made up of community members ages 50 and up, had their winter concert at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in December. The photo above features the french horn section with student staff member Ryan Gruman.

Students who want to be a teacher or counselor for CMS go through an application and hiring process, as these positions are also paid. “It’s a great resume builder,” Hamilton added when discussing how UNI students benefit from CMS. “It provides an opportunity for students to dig into teaching that prepares them

University of Northern Iowa. They have many trainings set up for students to participate in throughout the semester so they can accommodate many busy schedules that the students have. Training is available to any staff, faculty and

for actual music education.”

The Community Music School provides economic and career enrichment and opportunities for UNI music students that can’t be found elsewhere.

The Community Music School welcomes the community onto campus to explore music and provide a healthy learning environment to do

students who wish to be a part of the program. Training is roughly 90 minutes long and you learn a great deal of skills on how to act and how to use various techniques in different real-life situations. The Green Dot program also does

so in. CMS also provides scholarships to those seeking lessons on a financial basis, which are largely funded by donations. To get involved in the Community Music School, sign up for lessons, or donate to the scholarship funds, you can visit cms.uni.edu for more information.

more private training for student organizations or departments if they request a private training session. The Green Dot staff are also hoping to have one large event sometime during the semester so everyone should keep an eye out on the Green Dot’s social media pages to see what they have in store, along with keeping up with when they have more training sessions available.

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Green Dot is a very important program that many students have specifically requested in the past, and the faculty are so excited that they are now able to do these training sessions. It is important to raise awareness of the Green Dot program in order to create a campus culture of safety and respect. As the Green Dot motto goes, “No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something.” If you have any further questions about the Green Dot program, you can visit their website at greendot.uni.edu which will have lots of information and registration links. You can also request private training by emailing them at greendot@uni.edu.

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The initial launch event gathered the large crowd of people above to learn more about the Green Dot program and its training sessions. The program will continue to hold training sessions during the spring semester, including private training sessions for interested groups.

How the most pivotal events of 2022 will shape 2023 and beyond

2022 had a lasting impact on many, and it is likely that 2023 will carry the

DREW HILL Opinion Columnist

As we continue through the first month of 2023, perhaps still adjusting to writing the correct date or failing on New Year’s resolutions, I think it is important to look back on the events of 2022. Some of these events we may have already forgotten. Others will be unforgettable for the majority of Americans. Some of these events are still ongoing and affecting us today.

OSHA Mandate

One of the first events in 2022 that had a large impact regarded an OSHA mandate that was overturned by the Supreme Court on January 13. The Emergency Temporary Standard would have required companies with more than 100 employees to either have them all be vaccinated or take weekly COVID-19 tests and wear masks at all times. This was in order to deal with surging Omicron cases at the time. However, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, determined that this exceeded the scope of OSHA’s authority. They placed a stay on the rule, which OSHA withdrew on Jan. 26, according to Spencer Kimball of CNBC. The Supreme Court did allow a similar, smaller-scale mandate for healthcare providers to go through. Part of the reasoning behind the OSHA measure, supported by President Joe Biden, was to encourage more vaccinations. The rule would have affected around 80 million employees of private companies, according to the article by CNBC. A CDC report said that by Jan. 27, 75.1% of the total U.S. population had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 63.6 % being considered fully vaccinated. Opponents of the measure were concerned about unelected

officials making these kinds of sweeping decisions. They also were concerned about people resigning their jobs over the stringent rules, potentially aggravating an already troublesome labor shortage. Despite the withdrawal of the mandate, the number of cases soon dropped, falling drastically by March.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine

In February, tensions continued to rise between Ukraine and Russia over the Russian military buildup that began in 2021. Russia denied a plan to invade, but after recognizing two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, Russia finally invaded on Feb. 24. What began as an expectation for a quick victory turned quickly into a tug of war over eastern Ukraine between the two nations. Despite slow gains early for Russia, Ukraine has retaken several key points, such as Kherson in eastern Ukraine, according to BBC News. This was a big gain tactically and for momentum, as Ukraine is now in striking distance of Russiancontrolled Crimea, and Russia had previously made Kherson one of its goals, according to Al Jazeera. The Ukrainian people have shown much more resolve in their defense than Russia in its attack, and that has played a part. Ukraine also has had backing from most of Europe and the U.S. Those countries have sent money and military support to Ukraine and used economic sanctions to attempt to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the invasion. This war has caused millions of people to have to leave Ukraine. There are economic consequences for nations all over the world due to the war and the sanctions. The war is still ongoing, though the pace of battle has slowed due to the win-

ter. A variety of outcomes could be in play as we move forward into 2023, although momentum seems to be favoring Ukraine at the moment.

Women’s Rights

A pivotal event of 2022 which had been on the table for nearly 50 years was the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case Dobbs v. Jackson. This decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, returning the right to regulate abortion to the states. Under Roe v. Wade and the follow-up case of Planned Parenthood v. Casey, states could only regulate abortions after the point of viability. This was challenged by the state of Mississippi, who looked to enact a 15-week abortion standard. The decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade by the Supreme Court was met with protests and condemnations by those who support abortion and joy by those who oppose abortion. An article about the reasons why Dobbs v. Jackson was a good decision appeared in the Northern Iowan on Aug. 29, 2022. In terms of the case’s effects, the Guttmacher Institute estimates that approximately 18 states have banned or restricted abortion, and six more have either had restrictions blocked or are likely to continue to attempt to restrict abortion. Iowa’s Supreme Court overturned a ruling from 2018 that supported the idea of abortion rights being in the state constitution, opening the door for restrictions to be implemented.

On Dec. 12, 2022 according to the Des Moines Register, the sixth district court declined to overturn an injunction on the Heartbeat Bill, which would have banned abortion after about six weeks, or when a fetal heartbeat is detected. Governor Kim Reynolds has promised to appeal the decision to the Iowa Supreme

Court, and the Iowa legislature could also pass a new law. Either way, this will continue to be a hotly debated issue, now becoming more localized as each state looks at its own laws.

Twitterverse speech

In April, one of the richest people in the world, Elon Musk, announced a $44 billion offer to purchase Twitter, according to James Clayton and Peter Hoskins of BBC News.

He had expressed dissatisfaction with some of Twitter’s policies regarding misinformation and wanted to make it less restrictive. However, in the summer, he tried to back out of the deal due to more fake accounts than what Twitter executives had claimed. Twitter executives fought to hold him to his offer, and he eventually went through with the deal, completing it in late October. After his purchase, Elon Musk moved to fire much of the executive team.

In December, he began releasing what were known as the “Twitter Files,” which were shared by selected journalists on Twitter. These mostly consisted of internal documents and messages between Twitter employees that showcased how they handled controversial content moderation issues in the past. These included the banning of former President Donald Trump, as well as claims of pressure to censor content by government sources, such as the FBI, according to Aimee Picchi of CBS News and Scott Whitlock of Fox News. Overall, the circumstances surrounding Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter and subsequent decisions have led to more controversy. Some suggest that by rolling back many of the content moderation policies and reinstating former people who had been banned from Twitter, hate speech and misinformation will be allowed to spread much

more easily.

On the other hand, others point out that a free speech platform should not be as restrictive on free speech. The controversies around censorship, free speech, hate speech and misinformation on social media platforms is unlikely to go away any time soon.

Midterm: Red Wave

Finally, two years after the Presidential election of 2020, the U.S. held 2022 midterm elections. The entire U.S. House of Representatives, 34 U.S. Senators, 36 state governors and many state legislators and officials were elected. Many political commentators anticipated a potential wave of Republicans elected in response to the last two years under Democrat control of both Houses of Congress and the Presidency.

While Republicans did take control of the U.S. House, they did not achieve the gains they had been hoping for. Democrats not only maintained control of the Senate, but actually gained a seat. However, a few states saw massive Republican victories, including Florida and here in Iowa.

In Iowa, Governor Reynolds and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley beat the polls in dominant reelections. All four of Iowa’s U.S. House seats were won by Republicans, which had not happened since 1994. Iowa Republicans increased control in both houses of the Iowa General Assembly. Overall in the country, though, the midterm elections showed that voters have remained sharply divided over the last two years. These were some of the impactful events of 2022 that we can learn from as we move forward into 2023. Hopefully, it will be a great year ahead.

momentum in what seems like an uncharted journey.

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Laptops versus desktops

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH Staff Writer

says they can actually be distracting as some classes are set up in a way that make it hard to see the projector because of such large monitors. She says, “Personally, I have never even turned on the computer while being in that class because I have a laptop and I think everyone else in the class does.”

That isn’t always the case, however. Although a majority of students have their own devices, many do not have the ability to afford a laptop, much less one that will last four years. This is the first year that Rod Library has given the option of free laptop rentals for a full semester in addition to the other two checkouts for three hours and two weeks.

and get approved. On my laptop, it isn’t like that because I am already logged in.”

Criswell used the lab in Redeker for all of her printing needs while living on campus; she says it was very convenient to walk past a lab on her way to class. Now, Criswell highlights how beneficial the new student lounge on the third floor of Lang is. Many communication and digital media students use that as their everyday printer or as an easily accessible last resort before class.

says. “When we think of the future of technology, we think about continuing to deliver services to students, faculty, and staff that add value and help

them be successful in their missions of learning or teaching.”

For Emma Criswell, class starts with taking out her laptop and setting it in front of a university-sanctioned, relatively state-of-the-art, 24 inch Macbook monitor. And she isn’t the only one – most students nowadays whip out their personal devices for class.

Due to technological advances and more people owning their own devices, there has been a decline in use of computer labs campus wide. The IT department has taken note and is considering shifting away from using university funds to obtain and upkeep as many desktops on campus.

IT manages all UNI-owned computers across campus and maintains them for their lifetime. This includes applying security and updates, installing software, keeping hardware working and disposing of them appropriately when no longer of use. Ben Arnold, director of Client Services for IT, says that there have been concerns with the way computer labs function as of now. Arnold stated, “Students want to use the technology or software from where they want to be at (instead of a specific computer lab space). They’d rather have the software they need on their device or access to it from their device and be able to study where they want to study.

There is no doubt that computer labs are necessary on campus, but there is some concern if the amount of labs are being used enough to warrant their prevalence. As a Digital Media Production major, a majority of Criswell’s classes take place in computer labs in Lang Hall. So, why aren’t students using computer lab monitors?

Between spending too much time logging in, pulling assignments up and DUO push notifications, many have decided it’s more convenient to use their laptops. In fact she

Criswell says, “We could put more money into giving out more nice rental computers versus computers in classes that not many people use.”

The pandemic rapidly shifted how we use technology at the university level. Macey Reed, a fifth year student, said, “Before COVID, there were computer labs in most dorms – there were a lot more computers on campus in general.”

As a freshman, she often made use of her dorm lab, especially if she needed to work together with her roommate who did not have a laptop at the time. When classes shifted to remote learning, there was an increased pressure to ensure all students had computers at home as well as stable internet connection.

When students returned to campus, computer lab numbers had been significantly cut and removed from dorms.

However, Reed says that isn’t an issue. The hours she spent in labs as a first year has dwindled down to about 30 minutes a week. Now, she primarily uses labs for special features within the art program or printing.

In fact, campus-wide computer labs are used the most for printing. Across all student interviews, everyone reported that they need computer labs the most for printing services, although there is a relatively new option for mobile printing.

Arnold says, “We’ve expanded our print management system to allow students to print from their own personal devices and not have to rely on computer lab computers for their only mechanism to print.” This shift came after students complained about having to log in to a new device so often. Although DUO push is an important last line of defense against personal student data, it certainly is a pain to deal with. Criswell says, “I log in with my ID, I have to log into MyUniverse, I have to log in so many times

Despite personal laptops being the preference for many students, there are specific needs that computer labs cater for. Reed works as a student employee at both the IT service desk and library. She notes on some of the issues she notices in her jobs, primarily in concern of readily available software programs.

“I know that business majors will come into the library because there is one computer in the library that has a program that they are required to use for a certain class (Intermediate Finance).”

If there are issues with that specific computer it causes a problem for students and employees.

Another unique perspective Reed provides is that of an art major. Especially within graphic design, she says students have to use Mac computers for their Adobe features. If students do not have their own laptop or one that isn’t as compatible with Adobe, they have to go to a computer lab. Although there are a few Mac desktops on the main level of Rod they do not have any Mac laptops to check out. Adobe Suite also may not be on the most updated version and can complicate assignments.

The things students want computer labs to have are up to date applications in addition to specific programming. Grant Wulfseng, an accounting graduate student, says he appreciates the computers in the library. “I like them for group projects where we can have two monitors with an Excel spreadsheet with instructions,” he says. In regards to the future of campus technology Wulfseng would like to see, more shifts to update the library and obtain more bluetooth opportunities.

IT is working as hard as they can to maintain the balance between accessible technology and being current. “Technology is always evolving, and we try to stay as current as we can. You don’t want to be on the bleeding edge of technology either, as that can lead to problems or pain points,” Arnold

Art of Mindfulness

Between juggling a new schedule, workload and catching up with friends, the first few weeks of a semester can be tough for many students. The WRC is hosting a mindfulness training to help students manage these stressors.

The Art of Mindfulness Training will be held on Jan. 30 in room 154 of the WRC. During the training students will learn what mindfulness is, the benefits of mindfulness, and how to apply it to your own life.

During the training, participants will take part in multiple mindfulness activities. “That really helps solidify what mindfulness can look like,” said Riley Rodemaker, Graduate Assistant in Suicide Prevention. Participants will also learn how to incorporate mindfulness into their life and the barriers they may face after the training.

Supplemental information and articles are given at the end of the training so people can continue to build on what they’ve learned.

“This can be something done in your everyday life that doesn’t have to be some big, expensive thing,” said Rodemaker. “It’s really just about learning to shift your perspective on the things that you’re already doing.”

Mindfulness is about being aware of your thoughts and feelings in the present moment and being non judgemental towards these

emotions. “Once you become aware of them, you can acknowledge them and allow yourself to redirect to something that would be more beneficial,” said Rodemaker. “Just sort of accepting your current experience in that present moment.”

While techniques such as meditation and yoga are very popular, not everyone has the time to set aside to practice them. Mindfulness can be practiced and used throughout daily life. “Mindfulness can be a lot of different things, in fact you can do just about anything mindfully,” said Rodemaker.

“When we think about how society is, especially here in the United States, we’re always on the go,” said Rodemaker. “We’re always thinking about productivity and the next thing we have to do.” Mindfulness can help you slow down and take the time to be in the present moment.

Incorporating mindfulness into your daily life has many benefits. A study published in The Cureus Journal of Medical Science proved that college students that practiced mindfulness had reduced anxiety and depression symptoms. Along with this, students also displayed healthier habits to improve their general well-being.

The Art of Mindfulness Training will be offered multiple times throughout the semester. There are both in person and virtual options so make sure to check out what works best for you!

Computer labs have become relatively unused in favor of personal technology

We’ve expanded our pring managmaent system to allow students to print from their own personal devices and not have to rely on computer lab computers for their only mechanism to print

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As acccess to technology transitions rapidly, the usage of university computer labs has dwindled. Now, they are mainly used for printing or accessing special programs.

MEG GROVE Staff Writer

Panther Portrait: UNI art exhibit

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Students can check out the “Séance: Photographs by Shannon Taggart” exhibit until Feb. 24, 2023 at the UNI art exhibit in the Kamerick Art Building.

Panthers stumble against Bruins, 76-72

ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer

On Saturday, Jan. 14, the UNI Panthers men’s basketball team traveled to Nashville, Tenn. for a conference matchup against Belmont. The Panthers came into this one with a four-game winning streak, but the Bruins had a little three-game win streak of their own. Both teams came into this one with 5-2 conference records, performing well in the Missouri Valley. This game came down to the wire, but the Bruins sent the Panthers back home with a loss.

Both teams came into the game ready to let it fly from deep, as each team made a pair of threes in the first three minutes. While the Panthers settled down a bit from deep, the Bruins could not stop hitting shots. When the Panthers had a narrow 12-10 lead, the Bruins knocked down three straight three point baskets and finished off their run with a dunk to take a 21-12 lead. With over nine minutes still on the clock in the first half, the Bruins

already had 31 points to the Panthers 18. Their offense cooled down a bit the rest of the half, but they still put up 44 points in the half, and led the Panthers 44-31 at the break. While 13 points is a solid lead, the Panthers were lucky they were not down by more. Belmont shot nearly 71% from the field. Even more impressive was their 62.5% 3-point shooting, with 10 made threes. Due to the Bruins elite shooting, the Panthers had their work cut out for them in the second half.

Scoring was not as frequent to start the second half, but the Bruins maintained their lead and even extended it by a small amount. The Bruins were ahead 56-40 with 13 minutes left in the game. With things looking rough for the Panthers, they managed a 7-0 run to keep themselves in the game. They were still down by nine points, and the Bruins kept them at a distance until around the four minute mark. The Bruins were up 70-60 and the Panthers managed a late run. Drew Daniel pitched in

four points, Trey Campbell added four more, and all of a sudden the Panthers were within two points, down just 70-68 with just under two minutes remaining. Neither side was able to get anything for the next minute and a half, and with 24 seconds left the Panthers had to foul. The Bruins made their free throws, and although the Panthers got a couple more baskets, the Bruins continued to make their free throws and hung on for the victory. Belmont defeated Northern Iowa 76-72.

Campbell led the Panthers in scoring with 16 points, Michael Duax added 12 and Tytan Anderson had 11. Anderson also had a game-high nine rebounds. Belmont was led by Ben Shepperd and Drew Fiberg. The two combined for 37 points, and made seven of Belmont’s 14 3-point baskets.

With the loss, the Panthers fall to 5-3 in conference play, and will look to get back to their winning ways on Wednesday, Jan. 18 when they host Illinois State.

SWIMMING & DIVING

Panthers claw past Redbirds in the pool

CADEN SHEA Sports Writer

The UNI swimming and diving team defeated the Illinois State Redbirds in an intense dual meet hosted by the Panthers on Jan. 13 and 14. The Panthers won nine out of the 19 events showcased during the dual. The team also celebrated senior night, recognizing the eight seniors who will be graduating this semester.

The two-day event kicked off with the three-meter springboard competition. Taylor Hogan scored her season-best with a 277.58 to achieve a second-place finish while Erica Peters finished third with a 246.68 and Maddie Moran finished in fourth with a 236.63.

The 400-yard medley relay was won by the team of Amber Finke, Sydney Aird, Scout Bergwell and Faith Larsen of the Panthers with a time of 3:50.53. The

400-yard individual medley was won by Olivia Chambers with a 4:37.47. Bergwell was the champion of the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:08.28.

Finke won the 100-yard backstroke competition to give UNI an additional edge over the Redbirds. Hallory Domnick swam the ninth fastest time in the 1,000yard freestyle in UNI history by recording an impressive time of 10:35.08. Larsen, Finke, Abby Lear and Clare Christensen ended the night with a win for the Panthers in the 200-yard freestyle relay, recording a 1:36.10.

The second day of action kicked off with the one-meter dive, with Hogan posting her season-best score of 262.73, ensuring her second place finish. Fourth place also went to the Panthers, as Erica Peters scored a 229.20.

The team of Finke, Aird, Bergwell and Larsen achieved victory in the

200-yard medley relay in a close finish with a time of 1:46.18. UNI represented the top two finishers in the 500-yard freestyle as Domnick got first place with a time of 5:07.92 and Chambers got second with a time of 5:12.19.

The 200-yard backstroke event was won by Finke with a time of 2:01.99 who also placed second in the 200yard individual medley with a time of 2:10.31. Bergwell won the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 57.69. The meet concluded with the team of Larsen, Taylor Short, Natalia Verastegui and Domnick getting second place in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

With the Panthers coming off of a great victory, they turn their attention to Jan. 21, where they will travel to Ames, Iowa to face the Iowa State Cyclones and the West Virginia Mountaineers at 11 a.m.

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Trey Campbell (4) attempts a 3-pointer for UNI. Campbell was UNI’s leading scorer against Belmont, finishing with 16 points.

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Taylor Hogan performs a dive. Hogan had a season-best score in both the 3-meter and 1-meter dive events, taking second place in both.

Panthers outlast Purple Aces, 73-68

BEN LAHART Sports Writer

Coming off the thrilling last second win over Drake, the UNI women won their second game in a row last Sunday as they traveled to Evansville, Ind. to play the Evansville Purple Aces. The Panthers won 73-68 after a tight contest throughout.

The first quarter started off in back-and-forth fashion and remained close before UNI closed out the first 10 minutes with a 9-3 run. They led 19-11 going into the second quarter. UNI continued their run with two straight baskets by Emerson Green to give the Panthers a 12-point lead. UNI saw as much as a 14-point lead in the quarter before allowing an 11-4 run over the last four minutes. The Panthers still led at halftime with a score of 37-32.

The third and fourth quarters turned the contest into a very close game. The Panthers struggled to hold onto their slim lead as the Aces took their first lead of the game in the final minute of the third quarter. The score sat tied with a quarter to go, 47-47.

The fourth quarter proved to be the highest scoring of the afternoon and featured five lead changes and four ties. Evansville scored first and the scoring was back-and-forth from that point on. With two minutes left UNI found themselves down by four. The Panthers

were able to rally and scored the final nine points of the game to win by five with a score of 73-68.

Grace Boffeli continued her excellent season leading the Panthers in points and rebounds with 17 and 10, respectively. This was her seventh double double of the season and her fourth in the last five games. Boffeli is currently third in the MVC in points per game with 16.2

and sits atop the rebounders list with 8.7 per game. Green also had a good outing with 13 points on 63% shooting. This was her fifth game with double figure scoring this season.

Maya McDermott also tallied 12 points in the win. She sits at seventh in the MVC in points per game with 14.3 on the season. McDermott earned MVC Player of the Week honors

as she averaged 15.5 points and 4.5 assists in two games, along with hitting the game winner against Drake the Wednesday before.

With the win, the Panthers move to 10-5 overall with a 5-1 conference record. They sit tied with Illinois State for the top spot in the conference standings. UNI will look to continue their winning streak as they enter a two-

game home stand starting Thursday, Jan. 19 against Valparaiso starting at 6 p.m. in the McLeod Center. This game is also available for streaming on ESPN+. The following Saturday, Jan. 21, will feature UIC coming to Cedar Falls, with the game tipping off at 2 p.m.

TRACK & FIELD

UNI performs well at Hawkeye Invitational

DREW HILL Sports Writer

The UNI track and field team headed down to the University of Iowa in Iowa City for the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14. UNI dominated several field events. The Panthers had three runners place in third, five runners-up and a first-place athlete, as well as another unattached runner representing UNI winning first.

Isaiah Trousil ran in

the men’s 60-meter dash unattached, but represented UNI. After winning his heat with the third-best time overall, he won the final race with a time of 6.67, which was not only a career-best, but also the second-fastest in UNI school history and a new record for the meet.

UNI placed three runners in the top five in the women’s 800-meter run. Paige Holub was the runner-up with an indoor career-best time of 2:16.70.

Ella Popenhagen took third

with a time of 2:20.29, and Grace Schaefer rounded out the top five with a time of 2:23.77.

Rylan Santi finished in third-place in the women’s 60-meter dash with a time of 7.53. Emily Vos also had a strong performance in the women’s 200-meter dash, finishing third with a time of 24.88.

UNI’s best performance was in the field events. Parker Kiewiet won first place in the men’s long jump with a 7.59-meter jump, or 24 feet, 11 inches. This was

a career and meet best and was also the third-longest jump in UNI indoor track history.

Besides Kiewiet’s monster jump, UNI had a flurry of second-place finishes in several field events. Carter Morton finished second in men’s pole vault with a jump of 4.60 meters, or 15 feet, 1 inch. In women’s shot put, Katie Fare finished second with a throw of 15.54 meters, or 51 feet. In women’s pole vault, Alivia Silvestri finished second with a 3.70-meter

jump, or 12 feet, 1.5 inches. Rylie Todd rounded out the runners-up for UNI with a 1.65-meter or 5 feet, 5 inch jump in the women’s high jump.

The Panther track and field team will be at home this Friday, Jan. 20, for the Jack Jennett Invitational, starting at 11 a.m. They also travel back to Iowa City for the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21.

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Grace Boffeli (42) drives to the basket. Boffeli secured another double-double in the win over Evansville, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Boffeli has now finished with a double-double in four of UNI’s last five games.

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