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FILM REVIEW

PANTHERS IN NFL

NEWS PAGE 2

CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 4

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College Hill Partnership resumes “Imagine College Hill” project that began earlier this year.

Film Critic Hunter Frisen reviews Enola Holmes.

Three former Panthers excel as they take on the NFL.

Health Center implements test fee ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor

In a video released by the university on Sept. 24, Director of Student Health and Well-being Services Shelley O’Connell said that the health center’s COVID19 testing, which is currently free, will shift to a cost of $80.

She explained that the new fee, which will be billed to students’ health insurance, is being implemented due to a need to return a borrowed piece of testing equipment to the state.

“The testing is being done through the state hygenics lab, (and) they have been kind enough to loan us an analyzer and the re-agent for that, so there’s no cost associated with it,” she said. “There’s also no cost associated if a test goes to the state hygenics lab for processing. But soon, we will have to return that analyzer, and we will have to start billing for it. So there will be a charge of $80.”

In a phone interview with

the Northern Iowan on Sept.

29, UNI student body president Elle Boeding said that the Student Health Center does not have specific dates at this time as to when the change will take effect.

“State health has literally just been telling us ‘sometime in September,’ but September ends in two days,” she said. “We haven’t gotten any communication from them, so it makes it kind of hard to tell our students and… make people aware so they can know what their resources are.”

Boeding, who serves as the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) representative on the UNI COVID-19 Response Team, said that the Student Health Center will be purchasing a new analyzer to replace the one they must return.

To her knowledge, she said, the university had always wanted to and planned to purchase their own analyzer, but was unable to get one right away, leading them to borrow the ana-

GABI CUMMINGS/Northern Iowan

Students and campus community members seeking a COVID-19 test at the UNI Student Health Center will soon face a fee of $80.

lyzer from the state. Since it was loaned, they were able to offer testing for free, but now that the

Student Health Center must pay to purchase their own analyzer, they must start charging for

tests to offset that cost.

ELIZABETH KELSEY

Frequently Asked Questions page of its website. “Masks are meant to protect other people in case you are infected, and not to protect you from becoming infected.”

I o w a ’s State Epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Pedati acknowledged at Tuesday’s press conference that the new Iowa guidelines differ from the CDC’s.

In defense of the new rules, she cited studies which have indicated the effectiveness of mask-wearing in close contact scenarios. She also mentioned states such as Wyoming and Nebraska which have adopted similar modifications to their quarantine guidelines.

The new rule does not apply in health care settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, nor to persons wearing only face shields.

Reynolds said the change was made to help schools

keep students in class.

“In some situations, (schools are) having to quarantine a disproportionately high number of students when just a few positive cases have been identified,” she said Tuesday.

The UNI campus faced a similar issue earlier in the semester, as reported by the Northern Iowan on Sept. 3.

“Our concern is not with people getting sick, it is that too many healthy students are being asked to sit out of class,” wrote Patrick Pease, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, in an email to the Northern Iowan on Sept. 1.

The university responded by shifting the locations of more than 100 in-person classes to more spacious rooms in order to reduce the number of students sitting within six feet of each other.

See TEST COST, page 2

IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations News Editor

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UNI follows IDPH recommendations regarding quarantine of close contact cases if both people wore face coverings during the exposure.

In a campus-wide message on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the university announced that in keeping with new guidelines from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), “close contacts of COVID-positive cases will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days if a face covering was consistently and correctly worn by both people during the exposure.”

The change in Iowa policy, which was announced

by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds at Tuesday’s press conference, runs counter to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.

“You are still considered a close contact even if you were wearing a mask while you were around someone with COVID-19,” the CDC states on the COVID-19

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“Imagine College Hill!” returns TEHYA TOURNIER Staff Writer

Calling all UNI students: the city of Cedar Falls wants you to use your imagination.

After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city, in collaboration with the College Hill Partnership, is redoubling its efforts on the “Imagine College Hill!” project which began earlier this year.

The city began the effort as “Imagine Downtown” in downtown Cedar Falls, and City Communications Specialist Amanda Huisman said they are now excited to move it to the College Hill area.

“We’re inviting the community to participate in planning for the future of the area,” she said. “We want to know from students, and the rest of the public, what would be helpful or beneficial to them for the future, and gain feedback in order to do the best job we can.”

As the city considers what renovations or additions

TEST COST

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Like the borrowed analyzer, the new one will be capable of rapid testing, returning results “just as fast if not faster,” according to Boeding. It will be able to process around 175 tests per day.

“It will really be beneficial, because then students who don’t test positive will know that much sooner, and students who do test positive know that much sooner, and may stop going to work and class even sooner,” she said.

Despite the potential benefits, Boeding acknowledged that she is “absolutely” concerned that the new fee will lead fewer students to seek COVID-19 testing.

“That’s been something

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The City of Cedar Falls and the College Hill Partnership are holding a virtual charrette to gather community input for the future of the College Hill area.

should come to College Hill, the Imagine College Hill! project is designed to get the community’s perspective on walkability, bikeability, what new buildings should look like, access to campus, etc.

To do so, they will be hosting a week-long virtual design charrette Oct. 3-8, which includes a series of meetings, workshops and activities with city planners and consultants. This will give the public a chance to give ideas and feedback, and they can also take a look into what designers have been doing and the progress they have made so far.

I’ve been talking about a lot,” she said. “You hear $80 and you think, ‘that’s a lot of money; I don’t have $80’ or ‘I don’t have insurance; how am I going to pay for that out of pocket?’”

Both she and O’Connell emphasized that UNI students have options if the cost of the test is prohibitive.

O’Connell said that the university will work with students whose insurance does not cover the cost or who do not have insurance.

Additionally, Boeding said that tests sent to the state hygenics lab for processing, rather than being processed at the Student Health Center, will continue to be free.

However, results will then take 2-3 days to arrive, as opposed to the rapid tests at the Student Health Center.

Students and the rest of the community are encouraged to Zoom in for the first event of the charrette, a virtual Community Design Workshop from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. This will be a time to ask questions and give ideas and feedback to the consultants of the Imagine College Hill! project.

The community can access the link via the Cedar Falls City Government’s Facebook page.

Open design studio viewings and a virtual Q&A will also take place on October 5 from 5-6 p.m. and October 7 from noon-1 p.m, and daily

QUARANTINE

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At that time, the DOR was reporting 83 students in quarantine. In the subsequent weeks, that number has dropped significantly.

From Sept. 21-27, only 20 students were quarantining in DOR facilities, although that number does not include students quarantining off-campus.

Thanks to the IDPH’s new policy, the release of this week’s COVID-19 data this Friday is likely to show a drastic decrease in that number, since UNI requires that students wear masks in all campus buildings as well

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After the weeklong virtual charette is over, the designers and consultants will take a look at the results and information and will give a presentation on Oct. 14, via Zoom, at 5:30 p.m. They hope to present and adopt the final plan by November or December.

Huisman encouraged community members and students to participate in the charrette. They are inviting the College Hill neighborhood and the city of Cedar Falls, she said, because they understand that even if

participants don’t live near there or go to school there, they may visit College Hill on a daily basis, and their input can positively affect the community.

“Students are the ones there,” she said. “They will be able to give feedback and perspective to help show what would be easier for them, and it would be a great opportunity for future generations as well.”

Those who are interested in the virtual design charette and meetings for Imagine College Hill! can visit ourcedarfalls.com for the Zoom link and more information.

as outside if social distancing is not possible.

Additionally, the IDPH’s decision also impacts students currently in quarantine, since the new rules further states that people currently quarantining may come out of quarantine if both people were wearing a mask during the exposure, provided they are not sick and have not tested positive.

“The Student Health Clinic and the Department of Residence are working to identify and notify students who no longer need to quarantine under these new guidelines,” the campus-wide email stated Tuesday.

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First Presidential debate: a fail Trump and Biden basically just Opinion Columnist repeated the same things that they had been saying for the entire campaign, oftentimes The first presidential simultaneously.

President debate on Tuesday was hard Trump hit Biden for essentialto watch for many. While ly being a puppet for the DNC, these debates are intended to weak on crime and moving the give both of the candidates entire country farther to the a chance to speak unfiltered left akin to progressives like to the American public, much Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, of the night saw the two while the former VP hit the talking over each other with Democratic talking points of the debate moderator, Chris Trump’s COVID-19 response, Wallace, trying to separate the race and the Supreme Court two. Despite all of the atten- vacancies. tion given to the manner in Personally, I tried to set which the debate was conduct- aside any biases towards either ed, both President Trump and of the two while watching the former Vice President Biden debate. I made the attempt to were in fact able to give their watch the whole thing through stances on many contempo- the lens of an undecided voter rary issues from COVID-19, who just wanted to hear what the Supreme Court, race rela- the two had to say. Of course, tions, climate change and law my political leanings likely and order. shined through anyways, but A Wall Street Journal/NBC regardless the debate left me News poll conducted the day with no real reasons to vote for before the debate found that Biden aside from the fact that only around 10% of voters he isn’t Trump. The former watching the debate say that Vice President hardly listed their vote was up for grabs, any policy proposals of his own and Tuesday’s debate likely did and spent much of the debate little to change anyone’s mind. refuting the president’s first

term achievements instead.

Along with that, he mostly returned to talking about his time as vice president in an attempt to convince voters that the country needs to return to the Obama era and its policies, which has been the DNC’s strategy for much of the 2020 campaign. Much of their strategy has basically been to convince people to vote for their candidate, regardless of who it wound up being, simply because they aren’t Trump. In a way, they want it to be an anti-Trump vote, rather than a pro-Democrat vote. Of course, there are millions of people who will vote for the Democrat on the ticket no matter who it is. But in order to win over the undecided voters, it appeared to me that this is the strategy for the Democratic party in 2020 and Joe Biden happened to be their final selection for the part.

Looking at Trump’s performance, I saw a candidate who was outlandish and aggressive towards his opponent. Seeing how the President has been over the last several years, this

STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES

Guest Columnist

Even though the cold, flu and COVID-19 are different illnesses, there are some common actions we all can take to protect ourselves and our fellow Panthers to reduce our risk from contracting and spreading them!

1.

GET YOUR FREE FLU SHOT ON-CAMPUS! According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. Get your flu vaccine early in the fall before flu season begins. Visit health.uni.edu to stay updated on the on-campus flu shot clinics! According to Dr. Disa Cornish, Associate Professor of Public Health at UNI, “Getting a flu shot is always important.

This year, COVID-19 makes it extra important because of the risk of getting both the flu and coronavirus, or getting one right after the other. Both diseases are hard on the body, and getting hit with both could be disastrous. Getting a flu shot is one way to protect yourself from complications that could arise if you also get COVID19.”

2. STAY HOME, REST AND STAY HYDRATED IF YOU ARE SICK

mendations for proper disinfecting.

5. SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF SYMPTOMS BECOME WORSE THAN EXPECTED If you have symptoms of the flu and are very sick or worried about your illness, contact a healthcare provider. Call 319273-2009 to set-up an appointment with the UNI Student Health Clinic. Visit health.uni. edu for a list of off-campus providers.

6. AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid contact with those who are sick as much as possible.

7. WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS Wash hands frequently with soap and water OR use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds. Make sure your hand sanitizer is at least 60% alcohol content. When using soap/water or hand sanitizer, it is important to rub all the surfaces of your hands (palms, backs, fingers, between your fingers, under your nails).

8. BUILD A RESILIENT IMMUNE SYSTEM BY PROACTIVELY TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF: ● Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night to promote healthy

COLIN HORNING

Tribune News Service

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have their first of three debates before the election.

was nothing new. This was pretty clearly his strategy: to come out swinging and as the aggressor. During the parts I could actually make out, I was able to hear the President cite some of his first-term achievements along with attacking his opponent’s record for being in politics for nearly five decades.

I find it hard to believe that either of the candidate’s performances were able to win over these undecided voters.

Most people could agree that this debate could have

gone better. In fact, some pundits were saying that it might have been the worst one in history. I wouldn’t go so far to say that, but Tuesday night likely did little to win over the all-important swing voters. The good news is that there are still two more of these to go, and they likely (hopefully) will get better as campaign season heats up.

Either way, the first debate of 2020 should be taken by future presidential candidates as what not to do.

Spread the word, not germs!

Avoid going to class, work, student organization meetings or other in-person meetings and keep your distance from others; this will help prevent spreading your illness to other students.

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), it’s recommended that you stay at home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without the use of medicine) except to obtain medical care or other necessities.

3. COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES WITH TISSUE OR ELBOW Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza can be easily spread by coughing or sneezing.

To help stop the spread of germs: ● Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze ● Throw used tissues in the trash ● If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands 4. KEEP YOUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN! Regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in household common areas, especially when someone is sick, such as: doorknobs, light switches, phones, desks, sinks, toilets, remotes, laptops. Visit the CDC’s website (cdc.gov) for more information on recom-

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Student Wellness Services outlines symptom differences between the flu, cold and COVID-19.

immune function and help fight off infections ● Eat a variety of fruits & vegetables ● Pursue regular joyful movement throughout the day (i.e. walking, running, biking, swimming) ● Effectively manage your stress; meet with a Wellness Coach to find healthy coping skills that work for you! Signup: https://studentwellness. uni.edu/wellness-coaching ● Decrease toxic chemicals that go into your body such as reducing consumption of alcohol and other drugs ● Drink plenty of fluids

9. PREPARE A “SICK KIT” Prepare a “sick kit” to have on hand if and when illness strikes; you’ll thank yourself later! Useful items to include in your kit: soup, crackers, over the counter medicine, tea, sports drinks, sprite, thermometer, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, washcloths, kleenex, nasal spray, cough drops, insurance card, number of UNI Student Health Clinic or family doctor, movie or book.

If we all do our part, we can Protect Our Panthers and reduce the spread of the cold, flu and COVID-19!

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Netflix movie ‘Enola Holmes’ is clever fun HUNTER FRIESEN

cast her aside thinking she won’t be of much aid. Needing to prove to her brothers that she is a capable young woman, Enola sets out to find her mother and beat them at their own game.

Like the locomotive train that contains one of the movie’s great set pieces, “Enola Holmes” is a well-oiled machine that runs at a rapid pace. The film carries an infectiously rambunctious energy to it, much of which comes from its star.

Already a two-time Emmy nominee for her role as Eleven in “Stranger Things,” Millie Bobby Brown is perfectly cast as our titular character. She never misses a beat with her comedic timing and carries the

from the whimsical tone.

Even though Brown is clearly the star, the well-rounded supporting cast also shines in their roles.

Superman himself, Henry Cavill, plays the iconic detective. Still with his Man of Steel physique, Cavill plays Sherlock closer to James Bond as his suave charisma brings a welcome departure from his dour performances in the DC films.

Sam Claflin, most famous for playing Finnick in “The Hunger Games” films, is downright dastardly as the uptight Mycroft Holmes.

Complete with a twirlTribune News Service ing mustache and top Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, “Enola Holmes.” hat, Claflin offers a film almost solely on her towards our younger harsh counterbalance to shoulders. She also brings characters.

Brown’s exuberance. great skill to the emoThe home of Big Ben F i n a l ly, Helena tional moments. looks more drab and Bonham Carter is inspiDirector H a r r y crowded than ever as rational as the eccentric Bradbeer also contrib- cinematographer Giles mother of the Holmes utes to the gleeful tone Nuttgens beautifully con- trio. She brings the same by doing what he does trasts the cramped and out-of-the-box energy best. Similar to his work intimidating metropolis one would expect from in the critically acclaimed with the lush and vibrant her and hits the emotion“Fleabag,” Bradbeer countryside. al depths required. has his heroine break What does bring down the fourth wall and talk “Enola Holmes” from Overall: 3.5/5 directly into the camera. time to time is its preIt’s a fun tactic that never dictable central mystery.

With a star-making wears its welcome and If you’re a veteran of performance from its allows for Brown to show- Sherlock Holmes or the leading lady and a healthy case her amazing talent. mystery genre, it will dose of energy, “Enola Things take a sur- not be too hard to fig- Holmes” is a charming prisingly dark turn once ure out what will happen mystery for (nearly) all Enola arrives in London next. The film also tries ages. Based on the way it as she gets tangled with to weave in bits of social ends, a sequel could be on hitmen and a radical plot commentary about gen- its way in the near future, to bomb the House of der and class through- one that would be well Lords. For a supposed out. Unfortunately, the deserved. childrens film, there is messaging is half-baked quite a bit of violence and creates jarring breaks

ed to COVID-19.

This project, set to be displayed in the glass display case near the mental health wall in the Maucker Union, will showcase different creative writing pieces as well as physical art works. Everyone is free to walk by and observe these works making it possible for people to participate regardless of COVID-19.

Rodemaker hopes that this exhibit will serve as a piece of education for not only himself but many other students in regards to the intersectionality of diversity and mental health.

“I hope that this exhibit will give interested students a platform to share their unique experiences with being ‘different’ and

how that influences their mental and emotional wellness,” said Rodemaker.

The deadline to submit an entry to this exhibit is Nov. 20, and Rodemaker is extremely hopeful that they will receive many great submissions. He hopes this exhibit will get people to start talking about mental health.

“Even if you don’t personally struggle with mental illness, your openness and acceptance in regards to mental health can mean the difference between a person seeking or not seeking help when they need it,” said Rodemaker.

If anyone has any questions or concerns in regards to the exhibit, please email Riley Rodemaker at rodemakr@ uni.edu.

Film Critic

Over the years, we’ve heard a lot of stories about the famed detective Sherlock Holmes. In fact, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s deerstalker wearing sleuth holds the record for the most portrayals of a literary character at 254.

While Sherlock has dominated the mystery genre for over a century, a new part of the Holmes family is finally getting their due. The newest Netflix movie (there seems to be a new one every day) follows the adventures of the younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft, named Enola Holmes.

Enola was born years after her famous brothers and never quite got to know them or her prematurely deceased father.

She spent her entire childhood with only her mother as company. Together, they read books, played indoor sports, conducted science experiments and acted out plays. Despite her name being “alone” spelled backward, Enola always had her mother by her side to show her the wonders of the world.

On her sixteenth birthday, Enola wakes up to the unpleasant surprise of her mother suddenly disappearing without a word. She calls in her brothers to help solve the mystery. They arrive with dismay about how Enola has been raised and

Counseling Center holds “In My Shoes” exhibit AASHITA VADHERA

Staff Writer

For the first time ever, the UNI Counseling Center is hosting an exhibit to promote mental health on campus called, “In My Shoes Exhibit,” ceated by Riley Rodemaker, a graduate and program assistant at the UNI counseling center.

Since last spring, Rodemaker had been thinking of ideas for this exhibit, stating, “I am always trying to come up with creative and inclusive ways to increase people’s awareness with mental health.”

Rodemaker felt that, given the world’s current state, it is an especially important time for this as people are coping with isolation and loneliness relat-

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The UNI Counseling Center is putting together an exhibit that focuses on how being different affects life as a college student and emotional wellness. Both UNI and Hawkeye students are allowed to submit pieces of creative wiritng and/or other works of art.

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Panther PORTRAIT: Outdoor concert series

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UNI’s School of Music hosted their outdoor concert on Sept. 29, featuring Jazz Band One, Jazz Band Two and Jazz Band Three

Despite a gloomy, cloudy afternoon, UNI’s School of Music held the latest event in their Outdoor Concert Series. UNI’s Jazz Band One, Jazz Band Two and Jazz Band Three offered an outdoor concert for all students on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. Located on the

concrete east of West Gym, socially-distanced audience markings were placed on the grass between West Gym and the Campanile., After previously expecting this to be the only jazz performance this semester, UNI Jazz combos announced Wednesday they will perform in the same spot on Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. after a large turnout on Tuesday.

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FOOTBALL

Three Panthers stand out in the NFL DAVID WARRINGTON

Sports Writer

Northern Iowa is known as one of the most consistent, successful teams in all of Division 1AA. As a perennial playoff participant, the Panthers do a great job of producing NFL-caliber players in a level of football that often doesn’t produce that many. There are currently three former Panthers on active, 53-man NFL rosters, with others fighting to earn a spot.

The most recognizable NFL player to come out of

UNI since Kurt Warner is running back David Johnson.

He played running back at Northern Iowa from 20112014, setting numerous school records along the way. He was a third-round draft selection by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft. He immediately proved that he belonged in the NFL, putting up nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards as a rookie, and making the Pro Bowl in his second season.

After several years in Arizona, Johnson was traded to the Houston Texans this past offseason. He came into the season as the starter

Sioux City Journal

L.J. Fort has found a role on the Baltimore Ravens after playing for several different teams in his career.

and has not disappointed. In the opening game of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson had a strong game, running the ball 11 times for 77 yards, as well as scoring the first touchdown of the 2020 season on a 19-yard run in the first quarter. Overall, Johnson has had a pretty strong start to the year, running the ball 35 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching seven passes for 71 yards.

UNI alum L.J. Fort is doing big things in the NFL as a linebacker. He was a three-year starter for the Panthers and was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Missouri Valley Football Conference as a senior in 2011. Despite this success, he went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was picked up by the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2012 season and bounced around from team to team for several years until landing with the Baltimore Ravens in 2019, where he has found the most success. After earning a starting spot midway through last season, Fort has come into his own this year. Fort has 12 tackles through three games, which is on pace to be a career high. He has also forced one fumble and recovered two, one of which he returned for the second touchdown of his

Waterloo Courier Houston Texans running back David Johnson during his time at UNI.

NFL career. After several years as a journeyman, Fort has solidified himself as a strong force on the Baltimore defense.

Another former Panther currently in the NFL is wide receiver Daurice Fountain, who played for the Panthers from 2014-2017. As a true freshman he immediately received significant playing time, and by his sophomore year he had become the focal point of the Panthers aerial attack. He also received an invitation to the annual East-West Shrine Game after his senior year, where he was named the offensive MVP. All of this led to Fountain being selected in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

It’s been a bit of a strug-

gle to start Fountain’s professional career. After spending nearly all of his rookie season on the practice squad, a preseason ankle injury kept him out of action all of last year.

However, this season he is healthy and ready to perform for the Colts. He has already caught two passes for 23 yards, and is ready to contribute more to the Colts offense.

It is always exciting to see a player go from playing in the UNI-Dome on Saturdays to playing in NFL stadiums on Sundays, and with the success of the Northern Iowa football program, it’s no surprise to see former Panthers playing in the NFL. As the years go on, we are sure to see more and more Panthers drafted to the biggest stage that football has to offer.

NFL OPINION

NFL week 3 recap: who looks legitimate so far?

NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sports Writer

In week three of the NFL, there was a matchup of last year’s Super Bowl MVP and NFL MVP and with the two top teams in the NFC facing off in Sunday Night Football,.

Along with that, the Chicago Bears decided to.start a former Super Bowl-winning quarterback under center and COVID-19 has unfortunately hit the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Chicago Bears on Sunday after giving up yet another lead, this time by 16 points. Following their third straight loss to start the season, head coach Dan Quinn will likely be fired at some point this season. The Falcons gave up a lead in week one to the Seahawks week two to the Cowboys, and now to the Chicago Bears in week three. But perhaps the even bigger story is that Bears starting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was benched for backup Nick Foles, even though Trubisky was 2-0 as a starter. After throwing an

interception while trailing in the third quarter, Bears head coach Matt Nagy had enough.

Foles was placed into the game and led the Bears back. He threw three touchdown passes and had a passer of 95.2 for the game. Coach Nagy has now officially announced that Nick Foles will be their starting quarterback moving forward, marking the end for Trubisky as the Bears starting quarterback.

The Sunday Night Football matchup was a battle of the two top teams in the NFC: the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints. The Packers were without their number one wide receiver Devante Adams and the Saints also were without top wideout Michael Thomas.

Green Bay looked much better on Sunday. The Packers hung 37 points on the elite Saints defense and the offense looked unstoppable. Green Bay has now set their team record for points scored through three games with 122 points and look like one of the league’s most explosive offenses. As for New Orleans, Drew Brees’

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2019-20 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens suffered a defeat in their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in a matchup of top AFC teams.

arm seems much weaker and did not even attempt a pass twenty yards down the field.

Overall, the Packers clearly seem to be a step ahead of the Saints in the NFC. On Monday Night Football, the Ravens and their MVP Lamar Jackson and the Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs faced off with the Chiefs dom-

inating the entire game.

Jackson only had 97 passing yards and looked out of touch with the offense.

He is 0-3 in his career against Kansas City, with the Chiefs seeming to really give him issues. Overall, the Chiefs still look like the best team in the NFL and the Ravens are still a good football team and will more than likely play the Chiefs

in the AFC Championship game. The season is still very young but this game was an eye opener.

Finally, the Tennessee Titans had eight people test positive for COVID-19.

This has caused the TitansSteelers game scheduled for Sunday to be postponed. This is the first time COVID-19 has affected a game being played by the NFL.

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