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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023

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Blazing the trail

Students lace up hiking boots and strap on backpacks for another year of exploration with UNI Outdoor Adventures

OPINION

Opinion Columnist Drayton DeBoef discusses whether college courses adequately prepare students for the workforce.

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN Executive Editor

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From the heights of Pictured Rocks to the depths of the Grand Canyon, the UNI Outdoor Adventures trips are back in action, offering student-led trips to help students experience the outdoors.

Courtney Johnson, the Graduate Assistant for the Department of Health Recreation & Community Services (HRCS) Outdoor Adventures program, is looking forward to the many trips planned for this semester.

While some of their trips have already sold out, Johnson encourages students to sign up for their remaining trips under the College of Education’s website under the “Health, Recreation, & Community Services” tab.

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CAMPUS LIFE

UNI’s Indigenous Student Organization honors their stories this Indigenous People’s Day. SEE PAGE 6

Supporting students one meal at a time News briefs

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Panthers Against Hunger combats food insecurity on campus JO BRAHMS

Staff Writer

SPORTS

Football wins third straight game against Indiana State, 27-17.

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The Dean of Students, the Panther Pantry, and the UNI Dining Department are bringing a new support system for students in need to campus.

Aptly named Panthers Against Hunger, the program looks to combat food insecurity on campus by providing hot meals to students in need.

The program is a collaborative effort from the minds of Connie Hansen, the Associate Director of Student Involvement and overseer of the Panther Pantry, and Allyson Rafanello, the Dean of Students, who oversees the Student Emergency Fund, which provides “limited emergency financial assistance

to currently enrolled students.”

The Panther Pantry, founded in 2019, is a program on campus that gives free food and other basic toiletries and necessities to students in need.

It is mostly run by student volunteers and is recognized as an official campus organization. In a study conducted by UNI in 2019, it was found that 51% of students were food insecure.

The Panther Pantry was created as a resource to help support students struggling with food insecurity, but as Hansen notes it is not a foolproof solution to solving hunger on campus.

“We are always looking for ways to serve students and provide resources across campus,” Hansen said. “But, the pantry is not meant to be treated as a grocery store for students to use every single week, but rather as a supplemental source to help students fill in the gaps when they come up.”

An all-access food plan on campus costs $4,664—a cost some students may struggle to pay. The Panthers Against

Join the Amazing Race Support your friends, faculty and staff at the Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) 14th annual Traditions Challenge Amazing Race on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 4:30 p.m. as various teams of five race across campus in a scavenger hunt to complete UNI traditions. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 13. Team check-in begins at 4 p.m. on Maucker Union’s rooftop.

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Panthers Against Hunger provides a new opportunity for students to donate up to 20 dining dollars to help provide other students with a hot meal.

Hunger program came about after Hansen and Rafanello realized that a lot of the same students were repeatedly coming back to the Panther Pantry and Dean’s office to look for assistance.

See

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Special events class holds cancer fundraiser Friday, Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m. join the UNI Special Events Planning class at Three House, 2422 College Street, for a Halloween Cancer Bash party and costume contest.

Tickets are $20 for the community, $15 for students and kids three and under are free.

A ticket provides a Texas Roadhouse meal as well as many opportunities to win prizes. Email Jordan Simon at simonjag@gmail.com for more information.

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Lee Beauchamp, a student coordinator for UNI Outdoor Adventures, emphasizes the uniqueness of these trips and how special they are to the student community.

“It really does help students understand who they are, especially in an environment where technology is removed and you’re back to basically primitive devices and just taking care of yourself,” Beauchamp said.

“It can really lead someone to discover a part of themselves that they’ve never discovered.

It’s just you and your group and the wilderness.”

Johnson also noted the importance of the UNI Outdoor Adventures program, reflecting upon the impact these trips have had on her life and career trajectory.

“I was during my undergrad here at UNI as a math teaching major, and I changed to environmental science because of my first trip,” Johnson said. “Now I’m here for grad school, running the trips.”

From climbing, cross country skiing, rock climbing and backpacking, UNI Outdoor Adventures offers a wide range of activities, locations and experiences for students. Johnson is most

Take a chance. Being at college is the place to try new things you never had access to.

Lee Beauchamp

Outdoor Adventures Coordinator

looking forward to the trip to the Grand Canyon over Thanksgiving Break.

“I’m very excited to see how we work as a team. but I’m also very excited to see how the participants really enjoy it. There are some breathtaking views we’ll see.

One of the biggest challenges with the Grand Canyon is coming back out – it’s really hard on those calves. So I’m very excited to see how we push through.”

Beauchamp also reflected on the impact the Grand Canyon trip has on students.

“It really challenges you in a way that you’ve never been challenged before,” Beauchamp said. “It takes you out of your comfort zone and it makes you realize some things that you may have not experienced before. It really

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does help people grow. I’m excited to see when those participants come back, how their knowledge that they’ve gained from that trip can translate into the front country and how they grow as a person.”

For students who are hesitant to join, Johnson encourages them to reach out as the trip coordinators strive to create a supportive, welcoming environment for all.

“If students are more nervous about the logistics of things like, ‘how are we getting there?’ coordinators put all of that work in, and if they ever have questions, we have an email at adventures@uni. edu that they can always email. For someone who may be hesitant about a trip, I say just go for it.”

Beauchamp also encourages students to step outside of their comfort zone into the outdoors.

“Take a chance,” Beauchamp said. “Being at college is the place to try new things you never had access to. It can really push you in a different direction that you never thought of. A saying that I’ve been thinking about in the back of my head recently is that ‘when you’re afraid to jump, that is the time to jump.’ Don’t be afraid to take on new experiences because that’s when you truly know yourself.”

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Students pose for a photo by a waterfall on a UNI Outdoor Adventures trip. Students interested in getting involved with Outdoor Adventures can sign up for trips on their website on the College of Education website.

UNI student body most diverse in 147-year history JEFFERY JONES Staff Writer

Diversity proves to be a strong priority for staff and students alike at the University of Northern Iowa. The 2023-2024 school year boasts its highest percentage of students of color in the school’s 147-year history. A total of 1,214 students of color are enrolled this year which is 13.5% of the total student population.

This reflects the year’s total number of 9,021 enrolled students which is the highest increase in enrollment UNI has seen in over a decade.

“This has been a cam-

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Enrollment Management and Student Success, Kristin Woods, “We work with the community to recruit high school and transfer students through such means as TRIO programs and summer camps. Our faculty, staff and students work to build strong relationships with the community.”

TRIOs are federal government programs dedicated to disadvantaged student outreach. One of the programs UNI works with is Upward Bound, which focuses on giving college grants to high school students from low-income families. Woods added, “We

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have seen growth in first generation college students and those with military backgrounds as well.”

“We are committed to reflect the diversity of the state of Iowa itself,” said Woods.

Christian Johnson, Director of Diversity for Northern Iowa Student Government, has seen firsthand what students can do to make UNI more inclusive. Johnson receives feedback on issues and initiatives that affect diversity on campus. He believes that the student body will continue to become more diverse as long as UNI keeps providing

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resources and benefits in the future.

Johnson has seen NISG involved with textbook equity initiatives, which seek to provide affordable and free textbooks for students.

He has used his position to advocate for mental health resources for minorities and athletes on campus.

“Our current Vice President, Liz Montalvo, is Hispanic and one of the pillars of their campaign was advocating for diversity on campus," Johnson said.

“Nothing is perfect, but we are striving to be great,” Johnson added.

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New Theatre Department Head brings fresh outlook JEFFERY JONES Staff Writer

Following the 2020-2021 academic year, two faculty members left the University of Northern Iowa Theatre Department and a hiring freeze prevented replacements. This caused concern amongst students and staff over the possibility of further cuts to the program. These fears seem to be waning as the department welcomes new Department Head, William Hickman.

Hickman comes to UNI from Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California where he worked as an Assistant Professor of Theater. He has worked as a Stage Combat Instructor in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA with an MFA in Fine Arts.

Starting in August 2023, Hickman replaced Eric Lange, who served as Department Head for 20 years and has been a UNI faculty member since 1995. Lange is preparing for retirement but has stayed onboard to provide Hickman with guidance during the transition. While adjusting to the job, Hickman expressed that

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New Theatre Department Head, William Hickman, pictured above.

Hickman replaced Eric Lange, who served as department head for 20 years.

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Johnson hopes the positive news brings more involvement in student government, believing that it’s important for students to have a say in campus issues.

Johnson is a junior transfer student and has multiple family members who are UNI alumni, including his parents and uncle.

Chiquita Loveless, UNI Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice said, “UNI has worked extremely hard to recruit students from near and far.

This is a great accomplishment for the campus community and everyone who

he is thankful for Lange and the other staff members for their willingness to help him get acquainted to UNI. Both Lange and Hickman praised the faculty at UNI. “The people you work with matter,” Hickman said.

“It’s a people industry with a focus on collaboration,” Lange stated. “UNI Theatre has been around well over 100 years and the arts are essential,” he added.

The department is still facing challenges. Lange has expressed appreciation for various building repairs that have been done recently. “We have received lighting and seating upgrades,” he said. As with other campus buildings, the facilities are aging and in need of care.

There is also some fear that the staff is being overworked.

The department has relied on the broader community to provide guests for productions and training. Hickman expressed concerns that guests can only do so much, and fulltime faculty are better suited to the needs of students.

However, Hickman praised UNI Theatre for its “young and exciting” student productions and remained optimistic about the future of the department.

“There was a small downturn during the pandemic but student enrollment in theatre has remained steady since Fall 2022,” John Fritch, Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences said. Fritch noted arts that largely rely on in-person meetings have struggled during the pandemic and that “rebuilding live audiences” has been a challenge over the past few years.

But Fritch remains optimistic as he believes people recognize the value of theatre as an area of study, noting that it “provides good career opportunities and chances for community engagement.” Fritch also expressed admiration for

played a major part in telling our story and showing students they belong here at UNI, an institution that is worth attending.”

For anyone looking to get involved with issues of diversity on campus and to keep UNI a welcome place for past, present and future students, the Center for Multicultural Education continues to be a massive resource for student organizations and activities on campus. The CME also hosts events for the Cedar Valley community itself. For more information on the CME, please call 319-273-2250 or email cme@uni.edu

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A snapshot from a UNITheatre production. While the Theatre Department felt the sting of low enrollment and hiring freezes from the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is hopeful and looking to the future.

UNI Theatre faculty for their “passion and dedication” to students.

Third year UNI Theatre Performance major, Braden Hoyer said he feels positive about the direction of the department. Hoyer has participated in multiple productions at UNI and is thankful to have had the opportunity to interact with different faculty members.

“I was a freshman when the hiring freeze happened. They held a big department meeting and were upfront about it. I appreciated the communication,” Hoyer said. “We have had some issues with offering students the classes they need to graduate. A lot of freshman and sophomores haven’t had academic advising from theatre advisors themselves, but the staff are doing the best they can.”

Hoyer added, “We miss out on some expertise, and it would benefit students and faculty if we had a few more professors who specialize in

different things.”

Hoyer expressed admiration for the other new faculty members, Katy Hahn and Kendra Kahl. He said, “They are getting asked to do a lot of different things and they do amazing work.” He also praised Production Manager, Katy McGlaughlin, for her hard work as well.

“I think the faculty commitment to student success is absolutely wonderful,” Hoyer said. He added that he hopes to see more involvement in UNI Theatre from all students on campus. “Auditions are open to very single student no matter what major,” he said.

UNI Provost José Herrera stated, “We are trying to rebuild theatre in a postCOVID world.” Herrera felt that live performances provide a “special kind of dynamic” that is not easily achieved remotely.

Like many departments on campus, UNI Theatre felt the sting of low enrollment and hiring freezes which were

repercussions of the COVID19 pandemic when in-person activities and economic activity stalled. As enrollment numbers for UNI climb in the Fall of 2023, the department seems to be finding itself in a healthier place as the world returns to something resembling normalcy.

Upcoming UNI:

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- “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy” on Oct. 26-28 and Nov. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in Bertha Martin Theatre - “Heathers: The Musical’ on Feb. 23-24 and March 1-2 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25 and March 3 at 2 p.m. in Strayer-Wood Theatre - “Suzette Who Set to Sea” on April 20 at 10:30 a.m. and April 21 at 2 p.m. in Bertha Martin Theatre

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A total of 1,214 students of color are enrolled at UNI this year, which is 13.5% of the total student population.

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Panteras contra el hambre JO BRAHMS

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Panthers Against Hunger came into fruition as a partnership between the Panther Pantry, the Dean of Students and the Student Emergency Fund.

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However, Hansen also acknowledged that sometimes students may hit a bump in the road, and they may need more than what the pantry can provide. With this in mind, Hansen met with representatives from UNI’s sister col-

to the program. All donations can be made on the Dean of Students website, underneath the “Panthers Against Hunger” tab–donations can be made at any time and in any amount.

“The program is more than just hot meals, by getting one of these dining passes it allows the students an opportunity to reach out and get access to more resources if they need

Food insecurity affects college students in a number of ways.

Oftentimes students will choose to pay other bills before paying for food, health issues can arise, and hunger disrupts a students ability to learn. PANTHERS AGAINST HUNGER WEBPAGE leges, the University of Iowa and Iowa State to discuss their Swipe for Hunger programs.

She then decided that something similar was needed at UNI to assist Panthers who required assistance.

Hansen and Rafanello partnered with UNI Dining to create a way for struggling students to receive hot meals, and take the debilitating worry of food insecurity off of their shoulders. The program is funded through donations, and all the money received will go towards buying dining passes which will then be allocated to students through the Dean of Students office. Between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, students had the opportunity to donate up to $20 worth of their dining dollars to help fund the program. Additionally, faculty, staff, alumni and community members can make a donation

them,” Rafanello said. “Also, a lot of times if you are having a rough time, being able to sit down with peers and have a hot meal and a good conversation together can really boost your attitude.”

If students are in a situation where they need a little extra assistance, they can find additional details and the application forms for both the Panthers Against Hunger program and the Student Emergency Fund on the Dean of Students website. From those resources students can also be connected to other helpful resources, both on and off campus. Additionally, for students who may not feel comfortable reaching out, there is a form online where people can request the office to reach out to a student who may be struggling.

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The Panther Pantry is located in the Lower Level of Maucker Union Room L005M.

El Decano de Estudiantes, Panther Pantry y el Departamento de Comedores de UNI están trayendo al campus un nuevo sistema para los estudiantes necesitados.

El programa, acertadamente llamado Panthers Against Hunger, busca combatir la inseguridad alimentaria en campus proporcionando comidas calientes a los estudiantes necesitados.

El programa es un esfuerzo de colaboración de la mentes de Connie Hansen, Directora Asociada de Participación Estudiantil y supervisora de Panther Pantry, y Allyson Raffanello, Decana de Estudiantes, quien supervisa el Fondo de Emergencia para estudiantes, que brinda “asistencia financiera de emergencia limitada a estudiantes actualmente matriculados”.

Panther Pantry, fundado en 2019, es un programa en el campus que da comida y otros artículos de tocador y necesidades gratuitos a los estudiantes necesitados. Está dirigido principalmente por estudiantes voluntarios y está reconocido como una organización oficial del campus. En un estudio realizado por UNI en 2019, se encontró que el 51% de los estudiantes padecen inseguridad alimentaria.

Panther Pantry se creó como un recurso para ayudar a los estudiantes que luchan contra la inseguridad alimentaria, pero, como señala Hansen, no es una solución infalible para resolver el hambre en el campus.

“Siempre estamos buscando maneras de servir estudiantes y ofrecer recursos en todo el campus”, dijo Hansen.

“Pero la despensa no debe ser tratada como una tienda de comestibles para que los estudiantes la usen todas las semanas, sino más bien como una fuente complementaria para ayudar a los estudiantes

a llenar los vacíos cuando surjan”.

Un plan de alimentación de acceso total en el campus cuesta $4 664, un costo que algunos estudiantes pueden tener dificultades para pagar.

El programa Panthers Against Hunger surgió después de que Hansen y Rafanello se dieran cuenta de que muchos de los mismos estudiantes regresaban repentinamente a Panther Pantry y a la oficina del decano en busca de ayuda.

Sin embargo, Hansen tam-

El programa

es más que solo comidas calientes; al obtener uno de estos pases para cenar, los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de acercarse y acceder a más recursos si los necesitan.

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Decana de estudiantes

bién reconoció que a veces los estudiantes pueden encontrarse con un obstáculo en el camino y pueden necesitar más de lo que la despensa puede proporcionar. Con esto en mente, Hansen se reunió con representantes de las universidades hermanas de UNI, la Universidad de Iowa y la Universidad de Iowa State para discutir sus programas Swipe for Hunger. Luego decidió que se necesitaba algo similar en UNI para ayudar a las panteras que necesitaban asistencia.

Hansen y Rafanello se asociaron con UNI Dining para crear una manera para que los estudiantes con dificultades reciban comidas calientes y quitarse de encima la

Dos amigas almuerzan y conversan en un centro de cenar de UNI.

debilitante preocupación por la inseguridad alimentaria. El programa se financia mediante donaciones y todo el dinero recibido se destinará a la compra de pases para cenar que luego se asignan a los estudiantes a través de la oficina del decano de estudiantes.

Entre el 26 de septiembre y el 26 de octubre los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de donar hasta $20 de su dinero para ayudar a financiar el programa. Además, los profesores, el personal, los exalumnos y los miembros de la comunidad pueden hacer una donación al programa. Todas las donaciones se pueden hacer en el sitio web del decano de estudiantes, debajo de la pestaña web: “Panthers Against Hunger”. Las donaciones se pueden hacer en cualquier momento y por cualquier monto.

“El programa es más que solo comidas calientes; al obtener uno de estos pases para cenar, los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de acercarse y acceder a más recursos si los necesitan”, dijo Rafanello.

“Además, muchas veces, si estás pasando por un momento difícil, poder sentarte con tus compañeros y disfrutar de una comida caliente y una buena conversación juntos puede mejorar tu actitud”.

Si los estudiantes se encuentran en una situación en la que necesitan un poco de ayuda adicional, pueden encontrar detalles adicionales y los formularios de solicitud para ambos el programa Panthers Against Hunger y el Fondo de emergencia para estudiantes en el sitio web del decano de estudiantes.

Desde esos recursos, los estudiantes también pueden conectarse con otros recursos útiles, ambos dentro y fuera del campus. Además, para los estudiantes que no se sientan cómodos comunicándose, hay un formulario en línea donde las personas pueden solicitar a la oficina a comunicarse con un estudiante que pueda tener dificultades.

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College courses: Trust or bust?

Disclaimer: The following opinion articles featured do not reflect the opinion of the Northern Iowan newspaper or staff as a whole.

Opinion columnist Drayon DeBoef reflects on classes at UNI, and if coursework is relavent for students DRAYTON DEBOEF

Opinion Columnist

As the current semester progresses towards the midpoint, students at UNI find themselves in a reflective mood, contemplating their academic journey and the road ahead. With early registration for spring classes on the horizon, many are eager to refine their interests and map out their educational trajectory. However, not all students share the same level of enthusiasm about their academic experience.

For some time, growing concerns throughout the student body here at UNI have been focused on whether the classes they are enrolled in are playing an effective and purposeful role for their future, posing a pressing question: Is their course load foundational and helpful, or is it a money grab? To shed light on this timely issue, I created a comprehensive survey that was conducted and distributed to UNI students, drawing insights from a diverse cross-section of students covering over 20 majors.

In interest of confidentiality, this survey was conducted anonymously. The objective was clear: to understand how students perceive the value and purpose of their coursework.

The opening question: “Do

There’s so much I feel that I’ve missed and I am almost done with my major. I don’t feel ready for a career yet.

Anonymous Psychology Major

you believe that college classes within your major effectively prepare you for your future career?” This provided an interesting split. 70% of students answered Yes, with a 30% in opposition standing with No. As the survey results are analyzed, it becomes evident that there is a spectrum of opinions among students.

While some express satisfaction with the alignment of their coursework with their future goals, others harbor reservations about the value they are receiving. However, these numbers were proven to be much more complex. A current construction management major voices their stance. “[Answered yes] Before CM I was a supply chain management student. Not a single one of my classes taught me something I’d actually be doing in the workforce. Total waste of time and money, it’s ridiculous.”

The trend continues with this statement from a

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Students listen and take notes as a professor speaks during a class. According to DeBoef’s survey of UNI students from over 20 different majors, 70% of students believe college classes within their major effectively prepare them for thheir future career.

plete my degree are fully up to date. I think what's being taught now would have been standard 25 years ago…”

It’s no argument that college courses should serve a valuable purpose, especially with the substantial financial burden that inflated tuition prices can sustain. But, before we can move forward with the discussion of college course effectiveness, it’s important to find out what standard students are holding these courses up to in order to feel this way.

Another question presented in this survey asked “What makes a college course effective and practical?” and answers by the truckload came in as “learning something in the course if it's effective in your own life” and “relevant

and applicable in real world situations” as well as “it prepares you explicitly for the job you’ll be performing.”

All reasonable things to ask, and yet 30% of students still don’t think that’s what they are receiving. This is an important statistic to recognize, however, there was some promising feedback to pinpoint where this reaction might lie. Some responses indicate a culprit: “General Ed classes just aren't it man…” as well as “Any and all of the general education classes are useless. If a class doesn’t prepare me for work I shouldn’t be taking it” followed by “[Beneficial classes?]...and negatively beneficial, every gen ed ever.”

some insight mood changes, into his daily weight gain Sleep is schedule. and more.

“I get about These can one of the most six to seven lead to many important aspects hours of sleep problems for of being human, per night.,work students in about four class, on homeand everyone hours per day, work, tests, needs it. and have class motivation, and for about three overall success Megan Cahalan hours per day,” as a young proPloog said. COURTESY/ROCKSTAR UNI Health Promotions Coordinator fessional. So, it COURTES Y/BANG “I study and is vital that we as do homework about UNI students get three to four hours a day, and the proper amount of rest each work out three days a week for night. about an hour. Other than that, How much sleep is enough my free time is spent playing for a college student? We’ve all games, hanging with friends, been told that on average most watching tv, or student orgs.” people should be getting at least Does getting less than eight eight hours of rest a night, but is hours of sleep per night affect this true for everyone? Megan Ploog at all?

Cahalan, Health Promotions He reflects, “I would say that Coordinator here at UNI, proit makes getting up difficult but vided some insight on the topic.

NI ARCHIVES it’s a normal amount. Getting Lack of sleep can have several “There is a small percentless than six hours is where I negative side effects including inage of people that have a rare start to notice negative effects.” creased stress and memory issues. genetic condition called Short We know that not getting negative side effects. Such as Sleeper Syndrome. About four enough sleep can have some increased stress, memory issues, in one-hundred thousand peo-

ple have this condition, and it allows them to feel happy and rested with only six or less hours of sleep each night. The rest of us do need seven to nine hours of sleep in order for our bodies to recover and rejuvenate for the next day. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of being human, and everyone needs it.”

What are some of the negative effects of not getting enough sleep and having an inconsistent sleep schedule? Cahalan weighs in on how lack of sleep can affect us.

“Some of the negative effects of not getting enough sleep are irritability, makes it harder to concentrate, can decrease memory, impacts appetite, and can make one more at risk for depression. An inconsistent sleep schedule can also raise cortisol levels. Cortisol is the stress hormone that can become toxic to our bodies if we get too much of it,” Cahalan said.

current Psychology major: “[Answered no] It’s valuable information that will help in a career but there’s so much I feel that I’ve missed and I am almost done with my major. I don’t feel ready for a career yet.”

One of the key concerns seems to be that some classes either aren’t totally useful, or miss the mark completely in terms of how well they can be used. Why? Well, here’s another interesting dynamic expressed by an Interactive Digital Studies major: “There's a few professors in my classes that should have retired 20 years ago as their practices are now way outdated” and another response by a Digital Media Production major “I don't believe that the classes required to com-

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Why you should not sacrifice your sleep MITCHEL FOX

Opinion Columnist

I’ve always said that if I could possess one super power, it would be to never need sleep and not feel the effects of it.

Imagine how much more time there’d be to procrastinate.

However, until that day comes I’ll be working on getting an adequate amount of rest each night. Healthy sleep schedules can be challenging to keep up with as a college student.

Between a job, classes, homework, and a social life, maintaining a good sleep routine can seem impossible. Personally, I rely on an excess of coffee (or energy drinks) to drag me to each weekend.

We’ve all heard of the importance of getting enough rest each night, yet sometimes still skimp out on sleep. Or is that just me?

To get an inside look at someone else’s routine I interviewed a senior here at UNI. Fellow student, Cody Ploog, Senior in MIS and Finance, gave us

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The importance of Indigenous stories OCTOBER 11, 2023 |

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN Executive Editor

Indigenous students on UNI’s campus are seeking to inform and educate the campus community about their people, culture and history. The recently founded Indigenous Student Organization hopes to provide a safe community and space for UNI’s Indigenous students.

The organization’s president, Marley Whitefish, noted the importance of creating a strong Indigenous community at UNI. “Typically, you’re the only native in the classroom. There's less than 20 Native students enrolled at UNI, so I wanted to make sure that we're connected with each other. Personally, even just seeing another native on campus makes me feel better. Being around other Native students, I feel the most at home.”

Whitefish hopes the campus will educate themselves and others about the importance of recognizing Indigenous communities.

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about us or even acknowledge that we’re still here. We may be smaller in numbers but we have a lot to share.

Marley Whitefish

President of UNI’s Indigenous Student Organization

“Learn about us, or even just acknowledge that we're still here,” Whitefish said. “We may be smaller numbers but we have a lot to share.”

In 2021, the university released a “Stewardship Statement,” which recognizes “the original caretakers of the land on which the university sits,” and “honors Native and Indigenous Peoples in our work on campus and throughout the community.” The statement acknowledges, “the Báxoǰe or Bah Kho-Je (Iowa),

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oθaakiiwaki·hina·ki (Sauk) and Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux), Umóⁿhoⁿ (Omaha), and Hocąk (Ho-Chunk), as well as those tribal nations who are contemporary caretakers of land in Iowa, including the Meskwaki: Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.”

Whitefish says the statement is appreciated, but hopes the university will do more to make the land acknowledgement more widely known across campus.

“I think this is like a good start, but I feel like we could do better,” Whitefish said. “Like I said, we don't make up a huge portion of the population, but we are still here and we still matter.”

With Native American Heritage Month coming up for the month of November, the Indigenous Student Organization is hoping to plan some events to educate campus, as well as get people involved with the organization. Whitefish encourages students to attend

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NI ARCHIVES Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki Nation performs at UNI in celebration of a new cooperative mission betwen UNI and the Meskwaki in 2021. The newly formed Indigenous Student Organization hopes to educate the campus community about Indigenous cultures and communities.

general body meetings every other Wednesday located in the Center for Multicultural Education.

For more information about the Indigenous Student

Organization, follow them on Instagram @indigenousstudentorg.uni. To access the full stewardship statement released by UNI, visit president.uni.edu/ stewardship-statement.

Not to mention, the look of the films have to be taken into account. The film’s color grading is filled with warm tones, especially the scenes where fire or candle light is the lightsource, which matches fall’s orange color scheme.

However, this is where it gets tricky.

As the films continue, they progressively get darker and seep into more cooler tones.

This is because Potter’s story becomes significantly less warm, bright, and fuzzy as he gets older and closer to defeating Voldemort. Therefore, the color grading is less saturated and the lighting is increasingly underexposed with every film. That’s why the last two movies are hard to see if not viewed in a dimmed environment.

With this progressively less saturated color, that’s where it is questionable whether or not it truly is an “autumn rewatch” aesthetically speaking.

Furthermore, there are more iconic scenes filled with winter’s joy of snow. There’s the fan-favorite, enchanting Yule Ball in the fourth installment, obviously Hogsmeade (the village on school grounds) always has snow, and even in the first film– there is a Christmas spirited scene with Harry and Ron’s heartwarming friendship as Harry receives a sweater as a family gift from the Weasley’s as well as shots showcasing the Christmas decorations all throughout the Great Hall.

There is also something to be said about the spirit of Christmas being compared to the magic of Harry Potter.

The Christmas spirit is filled with hope, as well as childlike giddiness and dreams. The “Harry Potter” series embodies these aspects with one being the giddiness of Harry Potter and his friends’ shenanigans. There is a special spark for fans as they reammerge themselves into the series, just as around Christmas time the Christmas spark rings again.

Then again, the fall is when everyone comes back to Hogwarts. Sept. 1 is the official date of this return, and what better way to lighten up the Muggle world going back to school experience than to relive the Wizarding world?

Although, going back to school is usually super busy. This busy season makes for a hard time to realistically stay faithful to watching. Additionally, who knows if it’s going to be a hot September or not? With Iowa weather being so unpredictable, it might not even be cozy, movie-watching weather.

No matter where the “correct” answer lies, it is clear that the series met everyone’s hearts and still continues to do so. No matter how many years pass by, fans will always have a place to stay at Hogwarts for themselves and for their children to come.

Return to the Wizarding world CALLEE FAIR

Film Critic

I solemnly swear that it’s been 12 years since the final movie dropped, and people are still entranced by the magic of “Harry Potter.” The “Harry Potter” series wrapped up at the Marcus Theatres with the last installment “Deathly Hallows Part 2” last showing on Sept. 24, 2023.

“Harry Potter” is a beloved series that uniquely reached and continues to reach many generations. The story of Harry Potter and his two friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, became the golden trio everyone fell in love with. People not only were captivated by the characters, but with the entirety of the Wizarding world.

The fans hold dear to their hearts the story of the boy who lived, as well as the actors who portrayed them. Michael Gambon who played Albus Dumbledore, the kind headmaster of Hogwarts, mentor, fierce protector, and the wisest wizard of all, sadly passed away at the age of 82 on Sept.

27, 2023 of pneumonia.

Because of recent events, fans from all over the world have been rewatching the “Harry Potter” series in honor of his memory. This begs the wide-spread debate, when is the correct season to rewatch the series?

Although officially Harry Potter Day is on May 2nd, when Harry finally defeats

Voldemort, and his birthday is on July 31, they are out of the picture when thinking about rewatching the films. The spring and summer are just not the seasons for movie-watching like fall and winter are.

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is filled with many autumn aesthetics.

For one, it is about wizards, witches, and includes lots of supernatural aspects which are very Halloween-esque. There is also the famous troll scene that takes place on Halloween.

The Great Hall is filled with candle light, candy, Jack-OLanterns to fill the ceiling,

and thunder to provide for a spooky ambience. “Harry Potter” treats are fall-filled joy; pumpkin pasties, cauldron cakes, butterbeer, chocolate frogs, pumpkin juice…the list goes on.

Speaking for the whole series, the entire world is about witches and wizards… which falls directly into the category of Halloween. Many trick-or-treaters alike dress up as a student from Hogwarts for the autumn holiday. Being indulged into this fantasy world screams Halloween, the celebration of being who you want to be.

COURTESY/PEXELS According to the Northern Iowan’s film critic Callee Fair, fall weather and “Harry Potter” are an autumn staple.

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Emily Henry’s “Happy Place” delights OCTOBER 11, 2023 |

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Campus Life Editor

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In April of 2023, American novelist Emily Henry published her fourth New York Times best-selling novel, “Happy Place”. Following up her acclaimed romance novels, the latest story from Henry finds two ex-fiance’s

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As Health Promotions Coordinator, Cahalan provided some advice you’d give to students pertaining to sleep and overall health and wellness?

“One piece of advice I’d like to give is to work on your wellness before helping others work on theirs. You are important and so is your wellness.

Everyone has different values, different backgrounds, different experiences and different needs. Making sure that you get the resources and help you need, such as getting enough sleep or fulfilling one of the eight dimensions of wellness, can help you feel your best.”

If you’re someone who struggles with getting enough sleep each night, perhaps Megan’s advice could benefit you. Although I could do a better job getting enough sleep, I have found limiting things such as electronics, phone usage and caffeine consumption before bed has aided my sleep each night. I try not to drink caffeine within seven hours of when I plan to lay down, and I aim for seven hours of sleep a night.

It’s also good to have a routine.

Brushing your teeth, turning off electronics and reading a chapter of your current book are some of the things that might help get a good bedtime routine started.

If you or someone you know is struggling with sleep or overall wellness you can contact Student Wellness Services at wellness@uni.edu, or by phone at (319) 273-3423.

trapped together on a weeklong trip with their longtime friends who have no clue that the pair has split. Tension, drama, and reconciliations unfold in the 400 page book, taking readers on a journey through Henry’s unique lens.

With a 4.1/5 star rating on Goodreads, Henry’s fans were pleased by her fourth novel.

Henry is known for her well articulated use of literary romance tropes to embellish her novels. “Book Lovers”, her latest New York Times bestseller, was ripe with an enemies to lovers trope, and “People We Meet On Vacation” followed a slow burn friends to strangers to lovers trope. These tropes have made Henry incredibly popular amongst BookTok readers, whose love for specific tropes strike their fancies before delving into a

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new book. “Happy Place” meets those reader’s expectations once again, with a forced proximity and ex-lovers trope, “Happy Place” expands on Henry’s lavish romance novels, and brings her writing back down to Earth.

Typically, Henry’s novels strictly follow the two main characters, with a first person narration from the female lead. In “Happy Place”, this lead is Harriet. In “Happy Place”, Henry diverges from her normal formula and shifts focus to side characters, in the past, it’s been a sister or a best friend, but in “Happy Place”, Henry reaches outside of her comfort zone. She opens up the novel to four supporting characters that form two more couples.

As the book continues, it’s apparent that the two supporting couples are just as

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complex as the two main characters, with just as much story. Henry displays their plot not just through languid detail, but through bits and pieces mentioned in dialogue for the reader to pick up on.

Henry’s use of ‘show-don’ttell’ in her writing takes “Happy Place” to a different level.

Beyond making the side characters far more complex and interesting than in past novels, Henry also applies this to her leading couple, Harriet and Wyn. Their entanglement in “Happy Place” makes it a page turning ‘will they, won’t they’ for readers to enjoy. With an introduction in the first thirty pages to the female lead and her disdain for her ex-fiance and their breakup, to the slow unraveling behind why they broke up, Henry keeps readers waiting

for more information. This slow-burn effect keeps the reader waiting patiently for the grand reveal - ‘Why did they break up?’ ‘Is their relationship salvageable?’ These questions inevitably have the reader rooting for the couple, waiting for their imminent reunion. Flashbacks to their relationship leave the readers begging for more, and for answers. Henry keeps a firm grasp on the reader’s attention, and their hopes, throughout the 400 pages of “Happy Place”.

Henry is nothing short of a new visionary when it comes to romance novels. Her illustrious settings behind confusing yet enticing pairings create a book that leaves readers wanting more from Henry. More, they will receive from Henry, as her next novel “Funny Story” will be released in April of

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“CAB After Dark” makes a return OCTOBER 11, 2023 |

Student improvisational group, “Some Assembly Required”, performed for students.

Students enojy a night filled with comedy, magic, and friends.

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Regardless of your thoughts on how well your classes prepare you, one thing remains certain for most students’ outlook–They want their classes to be applicable, and General Education courses seem to be missing the dot. This small section of responses are not enough to convince a majority, but at the very least they should spark some questions.

Students should rest easy knowing that all 4+ years of their education will be useful, effective and applicable. Not just some of it.

I’m not going to spin some magic 8 ball to manifest a movement for change, nor am I going to stop attending my classes out of protest. I truly have a deep enjoyment here studying at the University of Northern Iowa. It’s a beautiful campus with so much to offer and an endless list of positives. However, there comes a time where certain realities should be discussed. UNI is a great university, but not a perfect one. That can be said of every college in existence.

And as a student body it’s important that students take the time to truly reflect on the education they are receiving, something as prestigious

and expensive as college is not something to take lightly.

Your education matters, and it’s only responsible to ensure that all of your time and work spent on campus is well worth it.

A Digital Media Leadership major invites a helpful perspective with their response: “I think that you have to want it…” And this couldn’t be closer to the truth. Study after study can be conducted, but what the survey can’t fully take into account is the individual’s heart. Yes, college education is due for a change in a big way, but don’t allow yourself to slip into a spiral of emotional backlash to the system without taking an introspective approach first.

To some, college is a drag and none of their classes make any sense for what they want to do. For another it could be the polar opposite. And this very well could be due to their desire to utilize college for life after it. College is not for everyone. Success is around every corner and looks vastly different from person to person. But I truly believe for those that choose to commit themselves to completion here at UNI, that their time should not be wasted, nor their work overlooked.

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Students enjoyed making their own Stuff-A-Squirrels at CAB After Dark.

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UNI crush Evansville and Indiana State ADAM JOHNSON

Sports Writer

UNI volleyball went on a short two-game road trip over the weekend. At first playing at Evansville on Friday, Oct. 6, and then at Indiana State on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Panthers came into this short road trip with a perfect 4-0 conference record, and were able to keep it alive, as they defeated both teams.

The road trip started out with Evansville, and the first set was a game of runs. The Panthers came out of the gates well early, jumping out to a 6-2 lead, but the Purple Aces stormed right back to tie it up at 6-6. The game went back and forth for a little bit, but Evansville put up a huge run later in the set. When they had a slim 15-12 deficit, they scored eight of the next nine points and took a 20-16 lead. The Panthers came back with a huge run of their own to finish off the game. They went on a 9-1 run, which was helped by five kills and an ace.

The Panthers took the first set, 25-21.

In the second set, it was fairly even at the start, and Evansville got a narrow lead up to 11-8. It was at this point that the Panthers got things going in a big way. They put together a 12-2 run, and gained a huge 20-13 lead. The lead was too much for the Purple Aces

to overcome, and the Panthers took set number two with a score of 25-17.

The Panthers looked to finish things off in the third set, and they were able to do just that. The Panthers started off on an 11-2 run, and they never stopped. The whole set was all UNI, and they finished Evansville off with a 25-8 victory.

Next up for the Panthers was Indiana State. The first set was back and forth in the early going, but the Panthers started to pull away late. With a narrow 13-11 lead, they went on a 12-3 run, and took the first set 25-14.

In the second set, the Panthers came out on fire, jumping out to a 12-2 lead. The start for the Panthers was too much for Indiana State, as the closest they would get was within seven points. The Panthers dominated their way to a 25-12 victory in the second set.

The third set was much of the same for the Panthers, as they dominated once again.

They got out to a big lead early, and were able to keep it up with a 25-14 win in the set, and a sweep of the Sycamores.

With these two wins, the Panthers record improved to 12-6 overall, and a conference record of 6-0. The Panthers will be back in action on Friday, Oct. 13, when they play host to conference opponent Missouri State.

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UNI remains undefeated within the Missouri Valley Conference with their wins over Evansville and Indiana State.

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Panthers valiant in MVC Individual Tournament MICHAEL SPAHN

Sports Writer

The UNI women’s tennis team participated in the MVC individual tournament this past weekend.

Darta Dalecka was placed in flight two in the singles tournament. In the first set she lost 6-2, but bounced back in set two winning 7-6 in a tiebreaker.

Dalecka ended up falling in set three by a score of 6-3.

In her second match, Dalecka lost in the first set 6-7 in a tiebreaker. She responded in set two winning by a score of 6-4. In the final set, Dalecka won 10-5 giving her the win.

Playing for fifth place, Dalecka struck first with a victory in set one 6-4. She fell in set two by a score of 5-7. In the third and final set, Dalecka won by a score of 10-1 awarding her 5th place in flight two.

Kim Zizek was placed in flight three in the singles tournament. In the first set she lost by a score of 7-6 in tie-breaking

fashion. Zizek also fell in set two by a score of 6-3. In her next match, Zizek fell in both sets 6-3 and 6-4.

Lorena Cardoso participated in flight four. In her first match, she fell in sets one and two 6-4 and 6-0. In her next match, she fell in two sets 6-2 and 6-1.

Kanyanut Sudsaard participated in flight five. She started off strong in her first set winning 6-2. After falling in set two 2-6, she bounced back in set three 7-6 winning the match and advancing to the next round.

In her next match, Sudsaard lost in two sets 6-3 and 6-1. She battled for a third place finish in her next match, but once again fell in two sets 6-3 and 6-1.

Issa Sullivan participated in flight six. In her first match, she fell in both sets by a score of 6-1. In her next match, she started off hot, winning set one 6-3.

In set two she lost by a score of 6-2. In a hard fought set three, Sullivan lost by a score of 10-6.

Sreelasya Mylavarapu was placed in flight seven. In set one

of her first match, she lost by a score of 6-4. She bounced back in set two winning by a score of 6-3. In the final set of her lone match, Sreelasya lost by a score of 6-1.

In the doubles portion of the tournament, Dalecka and Cardoso teamed up in flight one. In their first match they won by a score of 8-5, moving them to the next round. In their second match, they fell by a score of 8-6, eliminating them from the bracket.

Zizek and Mylavarapu were paired together in the doubles flight two bracket. They fell in a hard fought match by a score of 8-4.

Sullivan and Sudsaard were paired together in doubles flight three. They fell in their first and only match of the bracket by a score of 8-3.

The Panthers are back in action on Oct. 12 for the ITA Regional Championships in Lawrence, Kan.

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The Panthers had many representatives in the MVC Individual Tournament.

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Panthers beat Bruins; fall to Racers NICOLE WATERS

Sports Writer

On Thursday, UNI women’s soccer took to Murray State for the first time to play against the Racers. The Panthers three-game Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) win streak was cut short by the

Racers. The Racers showed no mercy as they came out right away scoring two goals within the first 15 minutes of play.

And then adding a third one in the 29th minute. Later on, Murray State added another goal just shortly after halftime.

In the 86th minute of the game, Sophia Balistreri of

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the Panthers scored her first of the season and the only Panther goal of the game. The Panthers struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game as Murray State continued to dominate. UNI had seven total shots and two shots on goal in the opening 45 minutes, but could only capitalize on one of them.

Out of halftime, the Panthers attempted to increase their pressure on the Racers, in order to try and chip at their leads. But, the Racers quickly found their fourth goal after just 10 minutes of the second half. The Panthers kept the Racers quiet for the rest of the game after that and later found themselves with a score in the 86th minute of the match before the game concluded.

The Panthers continued their trek to Belmont on Sunday to face the Bruins in a conference matchup. The Panthers quickly found their rhythm and bounced back after a tough loss at Murray State taking the bread against the Bruins 1-0 and adding to their conference wins. UNI’s one goal came from Olivia Knoepfle in the 10th minute of the and continued to hold throughout the game. Maddie Eastus and Lauren Heinsch helped to set up the goal for Knoepfle with an excellent passing sequence.

Panthers celebrate their win over Belmont.

Defense is what held the game together for the Panthers as the Bruins continued to try and come out with a bang but stood no match. The Bruins were unable to capitalize on several scoring attempts.

Though the Bruins were slow to make things happen, they did take a 5-1 advantage of total shots from the Panthers, after having multiple chances to score inside the Panthers 18-yard box in consecutive opportunities.

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teams played a very slow start.

Offensively, both teams were unable to generate and get things going. The first and only shot of the second half came from the Bruins in the 86th minute in an effort to score a goal before time ran out, but they were unable to do so. UNI’s defense held strong against them by not allowing the Bruins to score in the second half. This victory places the Panthers at second in the conference behind Drake, at just one point behind them.

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Swim and Dive open season against Iowa CADEN SHEA

Sports Editor

UNI opened their 20232024 swim and dive season as they traveled to Iowa City to take on the University of Iowa in a dual meet this past weekend. The Panthers put up a tough battle against the Hawkeyes but ultimately ended up losing 196.5-103.5.

Faith Larsen, the MVC’s leading 50-yard freestyle champion won her first race of the weekend as she defeated Kennedy Gilbertson of Iowa by 0.51 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle race.

Larsen won her race with a time of 23.37 seconds.

Larsen also notched another win under her belt in the dual as a part of the 200-yard freestyle relay team alongside Clare Christensen, Abby Lear and Morgan Meyer. The team won their race with a time of 1:34.64. Meyer helped the team further as she finished in second place in the 100-yard freestyle race while Larsen took second.

The runner-up for the MVC’s 200-yard backstroke race, Amber Finke, was in action this weekend as well.

She competed in the 200yard backstroke yet again, clocking a 2:00.82 which gave her the victory in the race. She also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke as well as the 200-yard individual medley.

The 200-yard medley relay team consisting of Larsen, Finke, Sydney Aird and Scout Bergwall took second place with a time of 1:45.07. Aird placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:06.45.

Freshman Jenna Breitbach placed behind her in fourth with a time of 1:07.94 in her first ever college competition. Aird and Breitbach also placed second and fourth respectively in the 200-yard backstroke race. Hannah Nedder placed second in the 100-yard butterfly race with Bergwall finishing in third.

Nedder also placed fourth in the 200-yard butterfly race

UNI had a strong showing as they kicked of their season against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

with a time of 2:12.08.

The diving team fared well in their competitions as well. Trista Thompson placed the best for the Panthers in the one-meter board with a 245.65 score. Erica Peters tied for fifth in the same

event with a 219.10. The three-meter competition saw Hannah Taylor get her career-best score of 230.90 to get third place for the Panthers. Maddie Moran and Avery Hogan placed fifth and sixth in the three-meter

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competition, respectively.

The Panthers will return to action as they travel to Vermillion, SD on Nov. 3-4 for the Coyote Extravaganza on the campus of the University of South Dakota.

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UNI Wins third straight against Sycamores BRADEN ELTON

Sports Writer

UNI held off the Indiana State Sycamores Saturday night 27-20, improving to a 3-2 record, and starting the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) with a 2-0 record for the first time since the 2011 season.

Harrison Bey-Buie led the way for the Panthers with 137 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Bey-Buie, who usually splits reps at the running back position, was thrust into the starting role early in the first quarter as Tye Edwards left the game with an apparent groin injury.

Indiana State came into the game looking to control the clock, in an effort to keep the ball out of the hands of UNI’s explosive offense. The Sycamores did just that in the opening quarter as the Panthers only had two drives in the quarter, both of which resulted in punts from Noah Pettinger.

The only points of the first quarter came from a 30-yard field goal at the five minute mark. Indiana State’s kicker knocked the ball through the uprights to cap off their 13 play, 8 minute and 29 second opening drive to give the Sycamores a 3-0 lead.

The second quarter was drastically different from the first as the Panthers found their rhythm on offense. Bey-Buie had a career-long 37-yard run to set up UNI with their first score of the game, a 2-yard rush from Bey-Buie himself, giving the Panthers a 7-3 lead.

After trading possessions,

Indiana State flipped field position with a good punt return and set themselves up in UNI territory. The Sycamores drove 44 yards down the field and pushed the ball into the endzone on a 3-yard run to reclaim the lead, 10-7.

The Panthers looked to go back on top before halftime, and did just that as they drove the ball 71 yards down the field with 1:18 left on the game clock. Theo Day opened the drive with a 10-yard run, and threw for 58 yards to set up UNI at the 3-yard line with seven seconds left on the clock. Bey-Buie did the rest with help from his offensive line as he crossed the goal line as time expired.

Matthew Cook put the extra point through the uprights to give UNI a 14-10 lead at the half.

Coming out of the break, Indiana State connected on a 54-yard bomb on the opening play, which later produced a 15-yard touchdown pass to give the Sycamores a 17-14 lead.

UNI would not back down and scored on their next drive to reclaim the lead. Bey-Buie scored his third touchdown of the game as he found a seam in the Sycamore defense and split it on his way to a 26-yard score, giving UNI a 21-17 lead.

The Panther defense stepped up big the following drive as Indiana State would lose 16 yards and be forced to punt. Cordarrius Bailey got back-to-back sacks on the quarterback, and finished the night with his second hat trick of the season, sacking

the quarterback three times throughout the game. Bailey leads the team with six sacks on the year.

UNI capitalized on their next drive as Cook drilled a 25-yard field goal to give the Panthers a 24-17 lead.

The defense continued to stall the Sycamores and after trading possessions, safety Dalesean Staley forced the first turnover of the game as he intercepted the ball in Sycamore territory, setting up a season-long 50-yard field goal from Cook, giving UNI a commanding 27-17 lead.

Indiana State, hoping for a fourth quarter miracle, drove the ball 51 yards on a 14 play, 7 minute 49 second drive,

which ultimately ended in a field goal. Making the score 27-20 in favor of the Panthers.

With roughly two minutes left in the game, the Sycamores were forced to try an onside kick to get a chance at tying the score. The place kicker drove the ball into the ground and the Sycamores were first to jump on the loose ball, giving Indiana State hope.

The hope was short lived as three penalties were called on the Sycamores throughout the drive. With 28 seconds left, Edwin Dearman intercepted the ball at the two-yard line to seal the victory for UNI, 27-20.

It was a career night for many Panthers including Bey-

Buie’s 137 rushing yards shattered his previous record of 99 yards against Eastern Illinois in 2021. He also set a new career high for touchdowns in a game with his three scores against the Sycamores. Bailey became just the fifth player in program history to record multiple games with at least three sacks in their career.

The Panthers will be on the road again next week as they travel to Brookings, South Dakota to take on the defending national champions and top ranked South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. The game can be listened to on the Panther Sports Radio Network and streamed on ESPN+.

STEPH STARK

The Panthers stopped the Sycamores with a score of 27-17 to continue their three-game winning streak.

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Across 1 *Ready to set sail, say 8 Diplomatic rep.

11 Machines with Windows, briefly 14 More tired 15 Foe of Chiang 16 Swing, jazz or rock 'n' roll 17 *1950s sitcom co-star 19 Early internet company 20 Investor's purchase: Abbr.

21 Amazement 22 German cameras 24 Bashful 26 *Hester Prynne's mark of shame 28 No-no 31 Continental coins 32 "Inside the NBA" analyst Shaq 33 Returning GI's diagnosis 34 Capitol Hill helper 38 Musically monotonous 40 Collection of sacred songs 42 Geeky type 43 19-Across et al.

45 Lazy __: revolving tray 46 December mall figure 48 Foolish 49 *"Which side of the debate will you argue?"

52 June honoree 53 Really bothers 54 Fair-hiring inits.

56 Wood for bats 59 Home security co.

60 *Culpable one 64 Fairway position 65 Bruins legend 66 Answered 67 Title for Elton 68 Once called 69 Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have

Down 1 Hooting birds 2 Not masc. or fem.

3 Begin to parallel park, with "in" 4 "... __ quit!"

5 Feel crummy 6 Race with batons 7 Sketched 8 Org. with a Health Care Advocacy web page 9 Ducks whose males have green heads 10 Slow-tempo Spanish dance 11 Quiet partner 12 Zagreb native 13 Taco topper 18 Harass 23 "Casablanca" heroine 24 Stinkers 25 Prefix with gram 27 Zodiac borders 28 Bugs Bunny or Bullwinkle 29 Lestat creator Rice 30 Bar pint contents 33 Sauce with basil 35 "__ miracle!"

36 College faculty head 37 Shore bird 39 __ of iodine: antiseptic 41 China's continent 44 Group of jurors 47 Ferdinand II's realm 49 Rings, as a bell 50 Bike spokes, geometrically 51 Furry aquatic mammal 52 Elder statesman 55 To be, in Tours 56 Puccini piece 57 Pipe part 58 Stevenson's villainous Mr. 61 Wrath 62 Scoreboard abbr. for a rainout 63 High school subj.

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