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Movie reviewer criticizes ‘thin plot’ in “Scorch Trials.”
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A student raises his fist in celebration after answering a question correctly. The event was co-hosted by the LGBT* Center and UNI Veterans Association.
Two seemingly unlikely groups came together on Monday Sept. 28. The LGBT* Center and UNI Veterans Association teemed up to host a jeopardy-style trivia night, complete with giftcards. Though the two groups may seem like an unusual combination to some, Emily Harsh, head of the LGBT* Center and graduate assistant for the Dean of Students, said that their idea was to reach out to all student groups. The categories for the questions included: TV, music, 2000s, sports, UNI and strange facts. Freshman human resources and supply chain management major, Katie Donelan, was quick to express her disdain towards the tricky questions. “Our group was really on the struggle bus,” Donelan said. “We ended up with about 1,200 points.” See TRIVIA, page 4
‘Student’ has now been redefined KYLE REKEMEYER Copy Editor
The definition of “student” has been changed as of Wednesday, Sept. 23. This is one of three major Student Conduct Code policy changes that were addressed at a presentation held in the Elk Room of the Maucker Union. The presentation was
led by student assistance and outreach coordinator, Allyson Rafanello. Dr. Leslie Williams, Dean of Students, was unable to attend the presentation. Rafanello said that it directly stated in the previous conduct code that the code should be reviewed “no less than once every five years.” In preparation to revise the code, the work was divided
Panthers win it all in three-set shut out ZACH HUNTLEY
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Coming off of a weekend of two consecutive wins at home, the Panther volleyball team took another victory this week in Peoria, IL. Competing Tuesday, Sept. 29 against Bradley, UNI defeated the Braves in a threematch shutout with set scores 25-20, 25-18 and 25-19. Tied up in the first set at scores 5, 8 and 9, UNI began to break away from the Braves with multiple kills from junior
Lindsey Schulz and freshman Bri Weber. Finishing out the set was a kill from junior Jaidyn Blanchfield for a 25-20 victory. Starting back in the second set, the Panthers turned the tides early on with back-toback kills from Schulz, tying up the set, 9-9. From there, the teams battled neck-andneck until UNI broke away. A service ace by junior Kayla Haneline and multiple errors by Bradley ended the second set, 25-18. See VOLLEYBALL, page 6
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Freshman outside hitter Bri Weber jumps to block a spike. She earned the Panthers 10 points against Bradley.
between the fall and spring semesters. Rafanello explained that the fall semester was mainly looking over the old code and deciding what was missing. The spring semester was the “writing phase” of the code. The old code contained 40 policies, with the revised code containing 80. Some of these implemented conduct See STUDENT, page 2
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Members of the UNI community listen to the updated Conduct Code during a meeting held Sept. 23. There were 40 policies added to the revised code.
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“The decision came to combine the two was because student behavior and expectations fall under the Student Conduct Code policy,” Williams said of adding DOR codes into the revised Conduct Code. “There should not be, in essence, multiple codes that students have to follow. Also, combining the violations also helped us streamline the processes as well. Students have the same expectations as before, they are just more easily identified now.” One notable change made to the Conduct Code is the definition of what it means to be a UNI student. Rafanello said that originally the code defined a student as a person enrolled in classes at UNI, which has now been expanded. The new Conduct Code directly states that a student can be defined as: “Persons enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, persons who are not enrolled for a particular academic term but who have a continuing educational relationship with the University, persons who have been notified of their acceptance for admission, persons who are participating in programs sponsored by the University and another college or university (e.g. community college partnership agreements), although not enrolled at this institution or persons who were defined as a student at the time of their misconduct.” For example, Rafanello
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said a student who lived in the UNI dorms buttook classes at Hawkeye Community college would be considered a UNI student under the revised conduct code. Zach Prouty, junior movement and exercise science major, had mixed feelings about this revised definition. “I like the fact that they now consider people [to be] students who are accepted or are slowly taking classes, as it allows those who are just joining the university or who are taking their time with their education to feel connected with the campus and student body,” said Prouty. “However, I’m not sure that we should call people who live [on campus] and not taking classes ‘students,’ because they haven’t been accepted or have taken classes at [UNI].” Another expansion of the code was the subject of illegal substances. Before, the code stated that the “use, possession, manufacturing, dispensation, or distribution of marijuana, narcotics, or other controlled substances” was considered violation of the code. The updated code has been revised to include drug paraphernalia (e.g. pipes, bongs, etc.) as well. If a violation occurs, it is up to the Dean of Students to determine if the violation should be presented to a Conduct Board (formerly known as Hearing Panels). This name change also came as a part of the revision. “[The name change] is in line naturally and is part of the conduct process,” said Rafanello. In years prior, the Hearing Panels would consist of five individuals, but now consists of only three: one student, one faculty member and one assigned Student Conduct Administrator. During the month of October, there will be conduct board trainings on dates yet to be determined. For more information about the Conduct Code and upcoming events, visit https://www. uni.edu/deanofstudents/
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The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) and the International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO) will be teaming up to host the First Friday and Ethnic Food Celebration. The event will take place in the CME located in Maucker Union on Oct. 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. “First Friday’s at the CME are modeled after the First Friday events popular in over 35 cities nationwide such as Chicago, San Antonio and Kansas City,” said Jackelin Rangel, program coordinator for First Friday. “On the first Friday of each month the CME hosts a free immersive celebration of art, food, culture and community.” ISSO invites students to join them for Brazilian foods and the CME’s Cultural Corner. The Cultural Corner will consist of various activities for everyone to participate in such as Dia de los Muertes paintings, 5-minute massages, salsa dancing, pumpkin decorating and a Loteria (Mexican bingo) sponsored by the Hispanic Latino Student Union. “Additionally, students will have a chance to “browse through our Cultural Corner and visit different Latin countries as well as Latina/Latino figures,” said Rangel.
According to Rangel, these two organizations have come together in order to enhance the engagement of the student body, as well as offer a regular social event for students to participate in cultural appreciation and community engagement. “Our student staff, ‘the CME Ambassadors’, Jenny, the CME secretary, and Elizabeth, the CME GA, have worked all month long to piece this together, from the handmade decorations to researching of the Latin Countries,” said Rangel. According to Rangel, the main goal for the event is to bring together all cultural backgrounds on campus in the celebration of a specific culture through the use of engaging, fun activities, educational lessons and indulging in ethnic food. “We are excited to see this come to life and hope that everyone has a memorable experience,” said Rangel. First Friday is a “punch card event” which means students who attend will be given a punch card and will receive a punch every time they attend a CME event. Once students have 10 punches, they have a chance to win prizes such as a meet and greet with Laverne Cox from “Orange is the New Black” on April 13. First Friday is a free event to all UNI students, staff and faculty.
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What does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI?
I’ll be the latest in a long line of people to say this: the academic system in the United States is a slavering she-beast who births her babies and then promptly devours them. So, will I ever be surprised at hearing the news about a tuition increase or a new student fee? Never. Tuition increases should be regarded as inevitable and expected in the same way we accept death, spam emails and the planned obsolescence of the model of iPhone you just bought. So, that’s the negative way to look at it. Here’s a ray of sunshine, from me to you: we’re still doing a lot better at UNI than many young people enrolled in college around the country. Since most UNI students are receiving Iowa resident tuition, allow me to generalize slightly. Most of us are getting a year of college education for less than $10,000, and that’s a pretty great deal. I hate that it’s considered a great deal, but it is. The cost of college is absolutely out of control, but focusing on a small, mid-year
As you’ve likely already heard, come January the students of UNI (and ISU) will see a three percent increase in tuition. That ends up being roughly $100 per student, for a total increase of $1.2 million in revenue for the school. Keep in mind that figure is coming in for the spring semester only but will continue to roll in each semester going forward. I couldn’t agree more that the university deserves an increase in revenue that will be used to further enhance the programs here. After all, I am very thankful for the opportunities that UNI has provided me with, and I only hope that this tuition increase will go to doing the same for more students. But did the
graduate student and have reaped the benefits of the 2 ½ year tuition freeze, but I do anyway. I stand with Katie Evans and those in student leadership who came before her that fought to remove the overdue tuiIt may well be the case tion freeze. that it is unfair for me The memories of Price to support the three per- Labs and UNI’s foreign cent undergraduate tuition language programs, I am increase, since I am now a sure, still burn in the minds of many. Our alma mater should not be held to the fire to make these sorts of dramatic cuts. It is difficult to think of UNI as a self-respecting institution when it is removing pieces of its liberal arts program, the core of a well rounded education, just to get by. The new funds should help our university defend itself against such harsh decisions. Moreover, the in-state tuition for our university is about 25 percent lower than the national average; the three percent increase in our tuition will not hurt UNI’s reputation for its ability to proLOGAN WINFORD/Northern Iowan vide affordable, quality The Board of Regents on Sept. 9 approved an unusual mid-year tuition hike for the spring semester. The three percent increase would boost revenue by $1.2 million per semester. education. tuition increase is dangerously myopic. What we should be getting upset about are things with far deeper roots. There is a trend of “over-credentialism” causing everyone to go to college, even those who don’t need to for their job and those who cannot keep up in the classroom. Administrative costs at universities continue to bloat unchecked, while adjunct
professors repeatedly get the short end of the stick. Students are being allowed to go on in fields where they will never be successful just because there are few programs with continuation assessments in place to stop them. I would entreat you to dedicate your torches and pitchforks to one of these problems before going after such a small tuition increase.
source of this increase really need to be the students – the very individuals that are affected by the already underfunded institution? Remember this past summer when Governor Branstad
increase then have been put off and instead those 4.25 semesters could have been used to work on an increase in state funding? It’s not news that UNI and ISU are underfunded in comparison to the University of Iowa. And God forbid the Board of Regents approve an increase in the tuition there. They’re already facing enough scrutiny at the U of I for recently hiring the questionable new president in a questionable fashion. At any rate, where is this is $1.2 million increase in revenue going? I don’t know, and I don’t know if anyone else is certain either. Some officials say it’ll go toward “maintaining the excellent programs and opportunities we have” (whatever that might mean), others say it’ll go toward increasing university salaries. Stay tuned, and in the meantime, four successful plasma donations should cover the tuition increase.
At any rate, where is this $1.2 million increase in revenue going? I don’t know, and I don’t know if anyone else is certain either.
finally did something good for education by approving a $5.1 million increase in UNI’s base appropriation? That’s roughly 4.25 semesters worth of the new tuition increase. Couldn’t the tuition
The most important thing to remember about the recently announced tuition increase is that you have no say in the matter. The three state universities in Iowa are run by people who you will likely never meet, and if you do, you will not have a long conversation with them to discuss the issues. The bottom line is the universities are now officially business vocational schools. On both ends. On the front end, they want as much of your money, your parent’s money and the government’s money as the can possibly get. On the back end, they want to train you to go out into the world with your crushing student debt and make as much money as possible without regard to any concerns for any other human
being. In another word: capitalism. I suppose it was inevitable this would happen given the current failed leadership in the country. Our terrible Congress has bled down to our terrible State House, led by King Branstad — who apparently gets to rule and appoint Board of Regents members forever — and the Regents themselves. Perhaps I’m being a bit harsh and one or two of them actually care about what they’re doing, but the way I see it, they want your money. Education has very clearly become the second priority at the universities and, while I am concerned we are getting another increase (whether it’s labeled “fee” or “tuition” it all comes out of the bank the same), we have a much bigger problem than a spring tuition increase: the continued degradation of education, knowledge and intelligence in a country that continually lies to itself about its claims to exceptionalism.
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“Maze Runner” sequel falls flat some characters, both old
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I reccommend you watch “Maze Runner” if you want to understand “Scorch Trials,” as it picks up immediately after the cliffhanger ending of the previous film. Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his friends escape from the maze but are taken by mysterious armed forces to ‘supposed’ safety and are driven deeper into the mystery of the apocalyptic world around them. Co-starring Aiden Gillen, Alan Tudyk, Giancarlo Esposito and Patricia Clarkson, “Scorch Trials” ramps up the action in this sequel but drops character development and plot. If you enjoyed the characters you met in the first movie, they are still the same and stay that way throughout the entire film. While your opinions of
majority of the cast never gains any depth in terms of character development. More questions are raised about the world of the story and even fewer are answered. The first third of “Scorch Trials” is entertaining, and keeps up the mystery and momentum carried over from the first film. But the momentum runs out, and the film devolves into a typical dystopian storyline with more extended, drawn-out chase scenes. By “typical dystopian storyline” I mean teenagers leading a rebellion against the tyrannical corporation. Trope after trope is utilized as the film progresses. Tropes are not automatically a bad thing. They are familiar and easy to go with; when writing out a plot they are, at times, hard to avoid. But when
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they are as thinly written as they are in this movie, they are harder to stomach and make for a boring, predictable film. Action is stuffed into the film to make up for the thin plot. Sure, it looks cool on the big screen, but it’s not as effective when there’s no meaning behind it. There is so much wasted potential to make a commentary about society, or to at least say something intelligent, but it all adds up to empty words and pointless action. “Scorch Trials” still connects to the first movie, in terms of continuing the plot, using the same characters and taking place in the same world. However, nothing is added to the solid plot development and mystery that made the first movie watchable at the very least.
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I had so much fun. I’m not a part of either of these organizations, and they made everybody feel welcomed and included. KATIE DONELAN
Freshman human resources and supply chain management major
However, even with the difficult questions, most were answered by at least someone in the room. It resembled a game of Jeopardy, but with a few additions. The first was a chance for one team member per group to attempt to have a dance-off for 500 points. The second addition was to attempt to recall everybody’s name in the room for 250 points. All the teams
were successful in recalling people’s names. The third was essentially the “Daily Double”; teams had to wager a certain amount of points and attempt to guess President Ruud’s full name. There were snacks available, as well as free pens and water bottles, which were donated by the two clubs. “I had so much fun,” Donelan said. “I’m not a part of either of these organizations, and they made everybody feel welcomed and included.” The winners of the event were freshman social work major, De’Vine Winters, freshman deciding major, Hannah Scott and senior philosophy major, Hansen Breitling. They scored more than 3,000 points. They also got to choose between three $20 gift cards — o ne for Barnes & Noble and two for ZSavooz, a local bar and grill.
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New film appreciation club at UNI NAA-EP BARIKOR Staff Writer
“Netflix and chill” has been taken to the next level at UNI. The newest student organization, the Film Appreciation Club, offers students a chance to not only view Oscar-winning films, but to watch them in classic movie style, as in the big screen. This club meets in Kamerick 111, which has a huge screen to give students the full movie-going experience. Sophomore English major and co-President of the club, Caleb Rea, further clarified the purpose of having such a club on campus and how they want to impact students. “Movies are a big part of
life. They are how you connect with people,” said Rea. This is not the first film appreciation club the university has, according to Rea. Last year, there was a similarly-named club that did not gain enough traction from students to continue meeing. Co-presidents Rea and sophomore digital interactive studies major Clinton Olsasky were both members of the previous film appreciation club. They enjoyed the idea but hoped for more student involvement. Their goal is for the club to be a community where people can discuss and analyze their favorite films, as well as discover new ones. “What we’re trying to do is get students on campus to foster an appreciation for
film of all genres,” said Rea. The films are determined not only on popularity, but on their importance to the film industry as a whole; those that may have pioneered new ways of shooting and different styles, such as noir or psychological thrillers are examples. Another example Rea mentioned was Alfred Hitchcock as an important figure. The club would not only watch a Hitchcock movie but they would also discuss what makes it a Hitchcock movie. Rea also envisions the club going to theaters to see movies that have created a lot of Oscar buzz or that seem noteworthy. The entire premise of the club is to not only watch
movies, but to also learn how they influence people and what people should take away from certain movies. Rea and Olsasky want this club to be a place where people can share a hobby and see where it takes them when they delve deeper. Ultimately, they want as many people as they can to participate and learn. Rea urges students to try out the club at least once. “If we’re showing a movie that you want to see or learn about or you’ve heard about before, come and watch it,” Rea said. “Because you’ll never be able to see these like the way that we’re showing them. You’ll never be able to see movies from 1965 on a big screen really any-
The Film Appreciation Club’s first movie was “Vertigo”, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1958.
where.” Students can find the club on Twitter @UNI_Film_ Club and on Facebook. The club meets at 6:35, every 75004 Friday, with the next meeting on Oct. 9.
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Video games: A new stage for competition, but is it a real sport? RYAN HERRING
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You’re flipping through the channels on your television. You have your MLB game, typical sitcom, two or three crime shows and competitive video gaming. Wait, what? That’s right, this phenomenon known as eSports is set to return to TV starting in 2016. I say return because this concept was tried about 10 years ago but was a big bust. However, that was back in the day when professional gaming was a generally new concep. It has grown tremendously since then. Since its first bust, there have been specific eSports tournaments/events broadcasted but nothing presented on a regular basis. Now, it’s big time. Large arenas are selling out left and right for people who want to see elite gamers comepete. There is even an established network of fantasy leagues that fans use to play their friends in, exactly like any other sport. It’s starting to attract the cameras and media. And whether you love it or hate it, you’re talking about it. Now at this point, you are either thrilled or terribly con-
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As many as 12,000 spectators descended on KeyArena in Seattle to watch teams play Dota 2, a 5-on-5 video game.
fused. Why would people want to watch people play video games? How is this seriously going to be on broadcast television consistently? What kinds of networks are trying
this? Many major networks are giving this a shot, with TBS leading the way. No official dates are set, but starting sometime in 2016, there will
be two 10-week seasons of live competition in the shooting game, “Counter-Strike: Global Offense” airing on Friday nights. Honestly, TBS and these networks have soul
reason for doing so. eSports is alive and growing. According to Newzoo, a market research firm, nearly 205 million people watched/ played eSports in 2014. It definitely has the audience and support to thrive and compete in ratings against all the other big-time sports. That brings up another big question: Are eSports considered a sport? Are these gamers considered athletes? Well, that’s your call. It depends on how you view these terms. Former ESPN radio host, Colin Cowherd, made it clear what he thinks about the most notorious sports network (ESPN) airing electronic sports. He believes it is ridiculous and even went as far as saying, “I was going to leave if they ever signed a long-term contract with eSports.” He actually went separate ways with ESPN for other reasons, but you get just how strongly some people feel about this debate. Whether it’s a sport or not, it’s here. Newzoo estimates eSports as a $278 million industry today and expects it to grow into a $765 million industry by 2018. That’s a lot of money being tossed around out there for video games.
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In the NFL almost nothing is predictable with more suprises after Week 3 KEVIN DEITRICK
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As we have learned from a previous article highlighting some of the key injuries so far in the NFL, this has been one crazy season after just three weeks. Here, I would like to discuss some of the big surprises so far this season, and the biggest disappointments. First, one team that has done surprisingly well so far is the Atlanta Falcons. After disappointing seasons in 2013 and 2014, going a combined 10-22, the Falcons are looking good this year with a 3-0 record while getting impressive play from quarterback Matt Ryan with 946 yards and five touchdowns. Although the three teams they beat, the Eagles, Giants and Cowboys, have a combined record of 4-5, Atlanta looks like they could be in playoff contention in 2015. In 2014, first and second year receivers took the league by storm with arguably the best rookie receiving class of all time. Wide receivers like Odell Beckham Jr., Jordan Matthews, Sammy Watkins, Deandre Hopkins, Brandin Cooks and Mike Evans all had major contributions to their respective teams. This year, it has been somewhat of a differ-
ent story. The top five leading receivers are: Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Steve Smith Sr., A.J. Green and Larry Fitzgerald. Jones is the youngest of them, doing it all at age 26; next are Brown and Green at 27, also young, but they have been great for a few years now (and let’s be honest, if you are able to play professional football for more than four years you should be considered a veteran); next in the league with 349 receiving yards is Smith, and at 36, he is proving he’s still capable of being a very reliable receiver. Finally, you have Larry Fitzgerald at fifth with 333 yards. In his 12th year, “Sticky Fingers” is still looking like one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Another surprising team after week three is the Buffalo Bills. At 2-1, their only loss came to the New England Patriots, losing 40-32. Their quarterback Tyrod Taylor has looked very solid going 58-78 with 714 yards and seven touchdowns against three interceptions. That is a 74.4 completion percentage, and he’s boasting a 116.1 quarterback percentage that is good for fifth in the NFL. Their two wins were impressive, beating the Colts 27-14, a team that has made the playoffs every year since drafting quarterback
Andrew Luck in 2012. Now for some disappointments. The Philadelphia Eagles: Just about everything about them has been disappointing. After an offseason of huge trades, it was looking like the Eagles were ready to make a run at a Super Bowl after trading for Sam Bradford from the Rams, and signing superstar running back Demarco Murray. After the first three games, Bradford has 678 passing yards and just three touchdowns against four interceptions. Murray isn’t even leading the team in rushing, nor is he second. Murray, the defending rushing champion last season, a guy who made a name for himself with the Cowboys rushing for 4,000 total yards in four seasons in Dallas, has just 21 carries and 11 yards. If I have done my math right, and I’m not a math major here, but Murray is averaging just half a yard per carry. Murray is not only failing the Philly faithful, but he is also failing the millions and millions of Fantasy Football owners across the country who drafted him first overall. We will wait and see if the Eagles can put it all together and make the playoffs, or crash and burn. Another current disappointment is the St. Louis Rams. With one of the best
defenses in the league, they were looking to finally put the offense together after trading Bradford to the Eagles for Nick Foles, who had 6,500 passing yards with 46 touchdowns in three seasons with Philly. After a huge upset against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, coming back and winning in overtime, they have failed to put it together offensively against the Redskins and Steelers, scoring a combined 18 points in those games. Their defensive line has lived up to expectations, sacking opposing quarterbacks 13 times. Finally, the Indianapolis Colts, starting the season 1-2, have a few ugly losses against the Bills and Jets. They had an impressive comeback win against the Tennessee Titans, led by rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Colts are at the bottom of the league statistically on both sides of the ball. They have gotten disappointing plays from Andrew Luck, who has also made several fantasy owners angry with his poor play. He has only completed 56 percent of his passes, and has thrown seven interceptions. Don Shula, former coach of the Miami Dolphins has a quote that I think fits nicely here, “Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.”
Ironic, isn’t it? These are just a few of the many surprises and disappointments so far. But there are surely more to come in the next 13 games. Who will make the playoffs? Who will win the Super Bowl? Will Demarco Murray rush his way out of mediocrity? Will Sam Bradford tear his ACL again? These are all very important questions that will surely be answered.
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Following the progression of the second set, UNI trailed Bradley until the middle of the third set. After breaking even with the Braves at set score, 16-16, the Panthers only granted Bradley 3 points the rest of the set, finishing 25-19 by a kill from freshman Piper Thomas. On top of their shutout, Panther head coach Bobbie Petersen claimed her 400th career victory, placing her in an elite group of coaches in the MVC. As a result of their win over Bradley, UNI advanced 9-7 overall and 3-0 in the MVC. The Panthers will head to Terre Haute, IN on Friday to compete against Indiana State and will take on Illinois State Saturday, Oct. 3.
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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency (TNS) Today’s Birthday (10/01/15). Blessings sprout in peaceful introspection this year. Disciplined communications reap long-term benefits. Spring eclipses bring new beginnings in work and health, with breakthroughs in personal growth. Autumn eclipses inspire a retrospective and planning phase, before a professional turning point arises. It’s all for home and family. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Get into a learning phase today and tomorrow. Study, research and write. Don’t show a loved one unfinished work. Shyness, lack of confidence, money problems or trouble in a partnership keep your mood quiet. Avoid controversy and fuss.
Answers for Crossword and Sudoku on page 8 Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is a 7 -- Don’t waste your money. Figure finances over the next few days. Pay bills before treats. Use your feminine side to diplomatically sidestep a controversy. Don’t be intimidated. Ask for what you were promised. Someone important is paying attention. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -Today is an 8 -- A hunch could get profitable. You’re strong and growing stronger over the next few days. Get innovative, but don’t gamble with the rent. Discover a magnetic attraction. Avoid a conflict of interests. Heed the voice of experience. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -Today is a 6 -- Slow things down. Deadlines loom, so leave nonessential tasks for later. Private meditation and review serve you today and tomorrow. Postpone socializing. Study a mystery and discover a secret. Finish your work in private. Keep your wits.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Friends come through for you over the next few days. Hold meetings. Make a decision together. Avoid stepping on toes. Don’t talk about a party to someone who’s not invited. Watch for unexpected changes. Listen. Revise plans. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Crazy dreams seem possible, but breakdown potential is high. Don’t try new tricks. Advance your career today and tomorrow. Slow and steady wins the race. Handle responsibilities. Postpone partying. Avoid a grump. Look before leaping. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is a 6 -- Travel appeals, but it’s not without peril. Avoid extravagance. News affects your decisions for the next two days. Study the road ahead. Do the filing. Weigh options. Don’t get mad when others remind you to stay on task.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 7 -- Family comes first. Today and tomorrow are good for financial planning. Show your love for an elder. Avoid doing stuff you know will irritate your partner. Organize paperwork and keep accounts current. Stay objective in a tense situation. Share appreciation. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Somebody would like to share your load. Give kind words, not expensive treats. Complications could arise. Compromise is required for the next two days. Guard against overspending or overindulging. Decide together. Dance with the circumstances. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is a 6 -- Slow down to get things done quicker. Save time by avoiding do-overs. There’s plenty of work today and tomorrow. Obstacles merit careful steps. Avoid reacting automatically, and wait on big decisions. Focus on
the job at hand. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is a 5 -- Go play today and tomorrow. In a stalemate, don’t ask for favors. Patience serves you. Don’t fall for a trick. A temporary clash between love and money could irritate. The person yelling loudest isn’t always right. Get creative. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 6 -- Wait to advance. Arguments are to be expected. Get feedback from close family and friends first. Get support with differences of opinion. Don’t overlook domestic chores. Make your home more comfortable today and tomorrow. Get some time to yourself.
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