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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IA THURSDAY, APRIL 5 VOLUME 114, ISSUE 42

CEDAR FALLS, IA INSIDE THIS ISSUE Enrollment plan 2

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 LTE: a response to ‘a few questions’ 3

VOLUME 115, ISSUE 17 Homecoming parade 5 World Series preview 6

Panthers beat Jackrabbits, 24-9

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ELIOT CLOUGH

Sports Writer

Bend, but don’t break.

That was the story for the Panthers on Saturday in a crucial game against South Dakota State University (SDSU) in the packed UNI-

Dome.

Going into the weekend, UNI knew that they would be facing quite a challenge against the second-ranked Jackrabbit offense, led by quarterback Taryn Christion.

“I think he’s one of the

better quarterbacks in college football,” said head coach Mark Farley. “We knew we had to step up our game.”

“Their quarterback is their go-to guy,” added Duncan Ferch, one of UNI’s captains and anchor for the

er’s bricks fall on their head.

Student Admissions ambassedors often tell this story to prospective students during campus tours.

Whether students are single, in a relationship or simply looking for a fun homecoming event to attend, campaniling is a traditional way to kick off the homecoming weekend festivities.

One student who participted in campaniling this year was Emily Lovell, a junior majoring in psychology.

Lovell went with a group of friends rather than a date but was still curious to see what campaniling was all about.

“I was pretty excited to see how campaniling would go,” Lovell said. “I mean, I was hesitant at first because I wasn’t sure if a lot of people would show up. I thought

maybe campaniling was too hyped up for what it would actually be […] It’s kind of a weird concept, to just show up and kiss someone, but I think that makes it more exciting.”

Many students go campaniling dateless with the intent of simply observing the festivities, not participating with a kiss themselves.

Some students have even given this practice its own term: “creepaniling.”

Junior elementary education major Alexis Bowers was another student who went campaniling with a group of friends. This was Bower’s second time campaniling, but she did not go with a date.

“I just went with a group of my friends. It would be nice to have a date to campanile with, but it was still fun to go,” Bowers said. “I mean,

defense. “Holding them to nine points was huge.”

SDSU was averaging 48.4 points per game prior to the start of their match up with the Panthers. This was also the first time since 2013 against North Dakota State that the SDSU has been held

out of the end zone for an entire game, having only entered the red zone once in the entirety of the contest.

The Jackrabbits settled for only three field goals by kicker Chase Vinatieri.

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Students carry on campaniling tradition AMELIA DUAX Staff Writer

As the Campanile struck midnight on Oct. 20, over 300 students gathered to celebrate the long-held homecoming tradition of campaniling.

The tradition involves gathering around the Campanile and kissing someone at midnight as the bell rings.

The tradition began in the 1920’s shortly after the Campanile’s construction, and the UNI Alumni Association revamped the tradition in 1979, according to the Rod Library website.

One popular myth is that students who do not participate in campaniling at least once before graduation will have one of the tow-

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Students gathered at the Campanile on Oct. 20 at midnight to participate in the long-held homecoming tradition.

it’s homecoming, so why not go? People without a date should still come — it’s a fun way to experience the dif-

ferent homecoming traditions we have at UNI.” See CAMPANILING, page 2

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New program aims to boost enrollment days a week.

“The student relationship [will have] started three years ago when they get to UNI,” Smith said.

According to Smith, the person who recruits a student to enroll at UNI will stay with that student throughout their entire time at UNI. This recruiter will help with admissions, enrollment, and academic advising. While not their main academic advisor, this liaison will provide a steadfast support for both the initial transition to school and the four years they attend.

Smith said 3P will also be expanding UNI’s recruitment efforts throughout the Corridor.

The programs will include schools in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and six smaller counties in northeast Iowa.

Currently, the only organization like 3P on campus is the federally funded Trio program. Trio programs are designed to assist underserved demographics such as first-generation college students and ethnic minorities. Trio has been in place at UNI since the 1980’s and works in tandem with the Athletics Department to monitor an athlete’s progress.

According to Smith, 3P is a necessary addition to Trio because Trio funds cannot be used to recruit

specifically for UNI. 3P will allow a more targeted approach to admissions recruitment.

Thus far, 3P has been able to get 1,800 prospective students scheduled for on-campus visits with a goal of 3,000 campus visits by the end of the academic NORTHERN IOWA ARCHIVES year, Smith The Panther Promise Program is one of several programs designed to boost enrollment at UNI. said.

“Bringing each year to 11,907 for the events on campus during the students to campus is a fall 2018 semester. That 2011 academic year, nationpowerful recruitment activwas a decrease in 700 stu- al discourse on the value ity and creates an opportudents from last year. High of higher education and a nity for UNI to stand out,” enrollment numbers are healthier economy which Matthew Kroeger, associate vital for University fund- may encourage potential vice president for enrolling. According to President student to work instead of ment management said. “For Nook, over 90 percent of attend school. many students, the opportuUNI’s budget is directly Along with 3P, Trio, and nity to see a college camaffected by enrollment. a host of other enrollment pus and picture themselves During his recent State efforts, Nook said he hopes there as a student can be a of the University Address, UNI will increase its enrollmonumental experience. It Nook cited various reasons ment to 13,500 students in is helping to introduce the for decreased enrollment: five years. retention component before they even enroll.”

UNI’s enrollment has declined in recent years.

Since enrollment hit a recent high of 13,168 in 2011, enrollment has gradually descreased

Campaniling attracted not only UNI students, but also students from other schools.

Sydney Heims, a freshman at Iowa State University, was visiting UNI to experience the homecoming festivities.

“I was really interested to see what homecoming would be like at UNI, since a few of my friends go here,” Heims said. “I think campaniling is a pretty fun

concept. I didn’t have a date, but it was still cool to see so many students gather and have a good time.”

Students weren’t the only ones who got to enjoy campaniling; there were a few service dogs and emotional support animals also present for the event. The animal friends also received many kisses from their owners as the clock struck midnight.

As another campaniling event came and went, students were preparing to cheer on the Panthers at

the homecoming football game.

The next campaniling event will happen again next year as UNI celebrates its 2019 homecoming.

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The bond between coach and athlete is one familiar to many. This bond is developed by college coaches as they recruit athletes to make them feel comfortable enough to commit to playfor them.

Could the same bond that is used to recruit athletes also be used to increase undergraduate enrollment at UNI? This is this relationship that inspired Robert Smith, executive director at the UNI Center for Urban Education (UNICUE), to develop the new Panther Promise Program (3P).

Smith explained that coaches often begin recruiting athletes to play at their schools as soon as they enter their freshman year in high school.

“Why don’t we do that in the academic world?” Smith asked. “Why do we have to wait until students come to campus before the relationships start?”

According to Smith, 3P’s outreach strategy will focus on student interests and educating interested students on possible scholarship opportunities while they are still in high school.

Smith noted that UNI staff will work with counseling staffs in high schools, where they will be spending two

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OPINION

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LTE: Response to “A few questions” Editors’s Note: This letter to the editor was submitted by Mohammed Rawwas, senior MIS major, in response to a letter to the editor titled “A few questions,” published in the Oct. 15 issue. of the NI.

Recently, I read a Letter to the Editor entitled “A few questions” responding to an opinion piece regarding Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

Having read the original piece and finding nothing objectionable, I was surprised to see a response where issue is taken up with the idea that “there’s nothing anyone could say or do to make what happened last weekend acceptable.” There does not seem to be anything wrong with that statement, as how could a rushed nomination of someone accused by multiple women of sexual assault and the limiting of the scope of a farce of an investigation be anything other than unalterably unacceptable? How could any response to sexual assault allegations other than delaying the process to give time for a proper investigation whose scope is not limited to take place be acceptable?

The rest of the letter contains many leading questions that assume the conclusion and lead to circular reasoning.

The questions are intentionally vague so as to obfuscate the author’s positions, but the framing of the questions allows us to gain insight on the author’s perspective nonetheless.

For a fair and compassionate society, is it better, when charged, to be guilty until proven innocent, or innocent until proven guilty?

This first questions asks whether or not it is better to presume someone guilty until proven innocent, or innocent until proven guilty. The implication is that those who believe Ford’s allegations are presuming Kavanaugh to be guilty.

However, by that logic, those who do not believe Ford’s allegations are presuming that Ford is guilty of lying, perhaps even defamation, so this argument is immediately invalidated. Furthermore, no one is arguing that Kavanaugh should be charged with a crime and sent to prison simply because of an allegation without first conducting a trial. That would be presuming someone’s guilt, in a legal sense.

What people are arguing for is that the confirmation process should have been delayed to allow time for a proper investigation whose scope was not severely limited to look

into these allegations. This is not presuming someone’s guilt but rather the opposite, which is to investigate the allegations to see whether or not they are credible, with no presumption. Furthermore, there is no presumption of guilt, because those who believe Ford’s allegations are not stating that the default position should be that Kavanaugh is guilty before any evidence is provided and that the burden of proof is on Kavanaugh to prove his innocence, but rather that evidence has already been presented, and having evaluated that evidence, they have reached the conclusion that Ford’s allegations are probable. Even so, bringing up this legal concept of “innocent until proven guilty” is completely irrelevant, as no one is calling for legal ramifications against Kavanaugh without a trial, just that his confirmation should have been delayed for a proper investigation to take place.

Why is it so difficult to believe that some people are actually concerned about sexual assault regardless of the perpetrator?

MOHAMMED RAWWAS UNI Student

Are we to assume that victims never lie?

This question asked whether we should assume that victims never lie, the implication being that those who believe Ford’s allegations assumed that she was not lying simply because she claimed to be a victim. Once again, this is a misreading of the situation.

No assumptions were made.

Conclusions were drawn after reviewing the evidence presented. Furthermore, according to a quantitative analysis by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, only about two to 10 percent of sexual assault allegations are false. Furthermore, these false allegations usually only occur in specific circumstances, such as in the case of pregnancy, where there is a motive for a false accusation.

In this case, there is no such motive, as Ford told her therapist about these allegations in 2012, well before Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court. The British Broadcasting Corporation also notes that, in many of these

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Mohammed Rawwas, senior MIS major, pens an LTE response to the Oct.15 letter to the editor, “A few questions,” written by Dennis Clayson, UNI professor in the College of Business.

cases, the person falsely accusing someone of sexual assault has a history of lying or has a criminal record, which does not fit this case. Therefore, there is even a case to be made that, based on the statistics, sexual assault claims are likely to be true.

Are we to assume that even if victims of sexual assault might lie, the injustice which will be created against an innocent person is acceptable if a greater justice is served? In other words, do we need to break a few eggs to make an omelet?

Another question is whether we should punish those falsely accused of sexual assault if a greater justice is served. The answer, of course, is no. And once again, no one is calling for this, as there would be no process through which this would even be possible.

Furthermore, the underlying assumption in this question is that Kavanaugh is innocent, because otherwise the question would be irrelevant. Once again, telling of the author’s stance on this issue.

Is injustice acceptable against an innocent individual because the person is a member of an unjust group? Would the answer to this question change if the individual belonged to an unjust group because of factors beyond their control, such as birth?

The underlying assumption of this question being that Kavanaugh was targeted for being a straight, white, male conservative and that those who believe Ford’s allegations believe that he is not entitled to as much justice as others

because of these characteristics. Once again, this is blatantly false, and the fact that it is even brought up as a question is ridiculous. Why is it so difficult to believe that some people are actually concerned about sexual assault, regardless of the perpetrator, and want to ensure that justices on the Supreme Court have not sexually assaulted others?

Why is it easier to believe that these people are just irrational and that they hate all men?

Is injustice acceptable against a person because the persons’ ancestors were unjust?

The problem with this question is that it is completely tautological: by labelling something as injustice and assuming that this action is unjust, the question answers itself. This is a logical fallacy known as “begging the question.” The reasoning, therefore, becomes circular; the argument is essentially: “injustice is wrong because injustice is wrong.” And because we can look up the word injustice in the dictionary, we can see that it is, by definition, wrong.

By presupposing the action to be “injustice”, the author of this letter completely sidesteps any interesting discussion.

Furthermore, this question has been abstracted to such a degree as to be meaningless; it has been obfuscated so much as to be merely a thought experiment, with little to no practical value. For example, some people believe that reparations would be an example of performing an injustice against a person because their ancestors were unjust.

However, this view oversimplifies the situation, just as this thought experiment does.

This is because those ancestors financially benefitted from the injustice that they caused, to the detriment of those that were the victims of that injustice, and that wealth that was accrued was passed down over generations, just as the poor financial and educational conditions of the victims were passed down from generation to generation. We are still dealing with the ramifications of slavery, and therefore there is still injustice currently being done that needs to be ameliorated.

Social mobility rates are low in the US compared to other developed nations, and therefore generational wealth is a real issue to contend with.

The Washington Post reports that the average white family in the United States has net worth more than 10 times that of the average black family, which is a direct result of slavery, segregation and Jim Crow laws. People inherit wealth from their families and people are more likely to obtain a higher education if their parents did, which is why these problems do not go away instantly. People today have undoubtedly benefitted from injustice in the past, which is why reparations would not be an injustice because the money that would be taken was never deserved in the first place. This is the problem with abstracting into oblivion, which is that the nuance and complexities of the situation have been completely hidden and obfuscated. People can agree, in a vacuum, that someone should not be punished for the crimes of their ancestors. However, if that person is still benefitting from those injustices, is it not fair to ask that they give back what never should have been theirs?

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‘Bad Times’ proves to be a good time HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

A priest, a singer, a vacuum salesman and a drifter walk into a hotel. They all have a story and need a room for a specific reason, but only one of them is telling the truth. Each one is untrusting of the others and plans out how to survive the night as a severe storm moves in. Then enters a crazy cult leader who wants to exact revenge on the one who wronged him.

With five seedy characters and a suspicious bellhop, a one-night stay at the El Royale may come with a fatal price.

Directing: 3/5 “Bad Times at the El Royale” is directed by Drew Goddard, who previously directed and wrote the comedy/horror film “The Cabin in the Woods” and wrote the screenplay for “The Martian.”

Goddard does well at directing this film. He does make some mistakes from time to time, but they aren’t too severe.

The first of his mistakes come from the pacing and overall length of the film.

The 141-minute runtime is strange — the film felt like it could easily have been cut to two hours or justifiably stretched to three hours.

This is due to some areas of the story being dragged on more than necessary, and some areas not getting as much attention. The first act of the film slowly builds up each separate character

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Drew Goddard directs and writes “Bad Times at the El Royale.” The thriller film was released on Oct. 12 and received a 71 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

with their backstory and motives. Then the second act whizzes by and the third needlessly slows everything back down again.

Goddard does good work with the camera as he gives the film a dark-washed overtone to match the 60’s era feel. He also uses a wide array of camera techniques to tell the layered story.

Some scenes are played out multiple times from different angles to convey each character’s viewpoint.

There is also a hefty amount of symbolism and thematic imagery within each frame that pushes the narrative along without the use of words.

One scene that really stands out is a seven-min-

ute tracking shot where the camera follows one character as they go room to room and spy on the others.

It’s a suspenseful sequence that gives a good amount of insight into each character in a short span of time.

Writing: 4/5 Along with directing, Goddard also serves as the sole writer for the original story.

He divides the film into chapters based around the room a certain character is staying in. The technique works well to distribute time to develop each character. Not everyone gets equal time, but everyone gets enough to make them important to the overall narrative.

The intersection of many different character’s stories leads to the script being filled with lots of fun twists and surprises that continually come out of nowhere. Some of them are predictable once revealed, but many aren’t and keep you on the edge of your seat.

There are some plot holes and untidy loose ends that are quite obvious near the end. However, they really don’t harm the quality of the story and are more of an afterthought.

Acting: 3/5 “Bad Times” boasts a sizeable and star-studded cast. Most of the actors fare well, with some doing better than others.

Jeff Bridges does a pretty good job as the elderly priest looking for a little vacation. Bridges is able to make his character be believably evil as well as have a sympathetic heart.

It’s not his best work, but nowhere near his worst.

Cynthia Erivo is the best out of the cast as she plays the singer making her way to a gig in Reno. She provides her own voice to the role and confidently takes charge of each scene.

Dakota Johnson and Jon Hamm kind of just skate through and don’t provide any real defining moments.

They’re not bad, but it feels like anyone could have filled the roles.

Lastly, Chris Hemsworth does good work as the Jesuslike cult leader who likes to preach with his shirt open.

Hemsworth brings both his comedic and dramatic skills together and creates an uneasy character that keeps the suspense high throughout.

Overall: 3.5/5 “Bad Times at the El Royale” is a fun thriller that tells a complex story in an enjoyable fashion. It doesn’t always work perfect, but the minor mistakes aren’t enough to ruin the overall product. In a fall season full of heavy films trying to send a message, it feels good to have a film that only wants its audience to sit down and have a good time.

Fun and games bring students together at homecoming picnic ALLISON MAZZARELLA Staff Writer

Despite the chilly weather, students gathered outside by the Campanile last Wednesday, Oct. 17, for this year’s homecoming picnic.

Music pumped from speakers as students enjoyed free walking tacos, cookies and beverages while also participating in activities, while draped in purple and gold beads and magnets that were handed out at the event. A rock-climbing wall was set up, as well as an airbrush tattoo booth and an inflatable bungee run.

The Riverview Center for Sexual and Domestic Violence Help and Student Wellness were also present at the picnic, offering information and handouts.

Jill Chelesvig, the general manager of catering, worked alongside the Campus

Activities Board to put the picnic together.

Planning for the event began last spring, with the two groups collaborating to discuss plans and budgets for the picnic. From the previous years’ turnout and this year’s budget, they anticipated 3,000 attendees.

Before the picnic, caterers and volunteers wheeled food from the kitchen in the Commons, storing them in hot boxes to keep it at the appropriate temperature.

“We show up about nine o’clock,” Chelesvig said, “and start setting up, wheeling everything out here, and getting everything ready to go so that we’re ready to start serving at eleven.”

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The homecoming committee also reached out to groups on campus, looking for volunteers for the event to help

serve and set up.

“We couldn’t do it without the volunteers that come help and support [us],” Chelesvig

said. “That allows us to get as much bang for the buck.”

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Panther PORTRAIT: homecoming parade SOFIA LEGASPI

Campus Life Editor

University Avenue, College Street and 23rd Street were lined with past and current students, faculty and other UNI community members braving the cold on Saturday, Oct. 20 for the annual Homecoming Parade. The parade was spon-

sored by the UNI Bookstore and included nearly 90 entries, from student organizations and residence halls to academic departments and beyond.

Students from various organization handed out candy, pens, highlighters and other promotional items to the parade attendees.

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Lydia Butters, a freshman math education major, said the event was a good way to meet people.

“Today’s event is really fun,” Butters said. “I feel like everyone has more excitement this week.”

Butters said the homecoming event she was most excited for was the game on Saturday.

Spirits were high as students took a break from classes and studying to enjoy free food with friends.

“I think it’s fun for college kids to be able to do stuff like this,” said Macie Meeks, a freshman psychology major. “It’s a way of relaxing and [a way to help] transition if you’re a freshman, or even just taking a break from midterms. It’s fun to act like kids again.”

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Christion himself had a few nice things to say about the Panthers. “They’re a physical team,” he said.

“They really took it to us.”

On the offensive side of the ball, featured running back Marcus Weymiller still feels there’s room for improvement.

“We could have done better, but, when you get in those games…You’ll take the win any way you can get it.”

The senior leader and captain carried a large load for the offense on Saturday with 20 carries for 110 yards.

The other featured running back in the Panther offense, Trevor Allen, had 10 carries for 43 yards and a goal-line touchdown.

Quarterback Eli Dunne’s passing efficiency also aided in the win, throwing for 172 yards on 13 completions and a touchdown to wide receiver Jalen Rima.

While Weymiller wasn’t necessarily impressed with the offensive side of the ball for UNI, Coach Farley had plenty of praise to hand out to his team.

“This is the best performance of the season

so far,” said Farley. “They really have grown off these last few games. They’re locked in.”

Two interceptions were also key for the Panthers defense in the victory. The first came to Korby Sander in the opening minutes of the third quarter.

“Coach Farley told me right before that series to hang on number 15 (wide receiver Cade Johnson) a little more,” said Sander.

“That’s exactly what I did, and he threw the ball right to me.”

Christion had thrown

only one interception all season before entering this game.

The next interception came in the most critical moment of the game. With 23 seconds remaining and the Jackrabbits still within one score, Xavior Williams came in clutch with an acrobatic one-handed pick, returning the interception 30 yards for a defensive touchdown, giving the Panthers the 24-9 victory.

Rather than just letting the offense take over, Williams took it to the house for a pick-six to close

out the victory.

“I saw X (Williams) just stick his arm out and it kind of just stuck there,” said Ferch on the play that sealed the victory. “He hauls it in and I’m trying to tell him just to go down, but once you see the end zone, you want to get in there. So, I don’t blame him for that.”

Next week the Panthers travel to Macomb, IL to face off with the Leathernecks of Western Illinois. WIU is 3-4 overall and 2-2 in MVFC play, coming off a 31-14 victory at Missouri State.

VOLLEYBALL

UNI moves to 10-0 in MVC play JOEL WAUTERS

Sports Editor

Over the past week, the UNI volleyball team has continued to display their dominance in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play with three matches against the Southern Illinois Salukis, Missouri State Bears and the Drake Bulldogs.

The Panthers opened up a two-game weekend road trip on Oct. 12 to Carbondale, IL to take on the Salukis. UNI kept their unbeaten conference record in tact with a three to one victory, 25-15, 23-25, 2510 and 25-18.

Sophomore Karlie Taylor led the purple and gold with 25 kills, while Piper Thomas and Jaydlin Seehase both posted double-digits in the kill category. Setter Rachel Koop also matched her season high for a single match with 53 assists.

Following their win at

Southern Illinois, the Panthers traveled over to Springfield, MO to take on the Missouri State Bears. Considered to be a conference volleyball power, the Bears didn’t make it easy for UNI, pushing the match to five full sets. UNI struggled in the second set only recording a team attack percentage of .194 and committed seven errors.

Despite the struggles, the Panthers rallied to win the first, third and most importantly, the fifth and final set to take the match 25-11, 22-25, 25-22, 2325 and 17-15. Thomas lead the way with 22 kills and a team high .463 attack percentage.

Koop tallied an additional 60 assists in the win, continuing her strong play from the night earlier.

To wrap up homecoming week, the Panthers welcomed in-state rival Drake to the McLeod Center on Friday night. Once again, UNI was put to the test against another challenging MVC opponent.

The Panthers rose to the challenge and defeated the upset minded Bulldogs in another five-set thriller, winning 25-19, 23-25, 2515, 22-25 and 15-5. This was UNI’s 44th consecutive match victory over Drake dating back to November 1996.

Additionally, head coach Bobbi Petersen improved her all-time record against the Bulldogs to 37-0.

Taylor finished with 25 kills and 11 digs for her 14th double-double of the 2018 season. Libero Kendyl Sorge led the team with 31 digs and four assists, while Koop recorded 60 assists for the second straight match along with 12 digs.

As of press time, the Panthers are set to take a brief break from MVC play and host the 18th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. UNI will resume MVC play on Friday, Oct. 26 when they host the Valparaiso Crusaders at 7 p.m.

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With eight conference matches to go in the season, the Panthers (16-6 overall) lead the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) with a 10-0 record in MVC play.

World Series: Red Sox ready for the Dodgers

OPINION

FRANK WALSH

Sports Writer

You can start warming up your grill and let the barbecue celebrations start, because the World Series is about to begin!

Baseball is as American as it gets when it comes to sports.

This year, two opposite coastal teams will be squaring off in the 114th playing of the Fall Classic, and it should be a great series to witness.

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers will be facing each other to decide which team is the best in Major League Baseball.

The Boston Red Sox, the American League champions, are looking to capitalize on their historic seasonal success in the organization’s 13th

World Series appearance in search of their ninth title.

Boston’s tough city-slicking attitude bodes well for this city because it is not as glamorous and sparkly as Los Angeles.

The Red Sox were able to knock out their arch rivals, the New York Yankees, in the first round of the playoffs before taking down the defending world champion Houston Astros in five games in the American League Championship Series. Led by outfielder Mookie Betts, pitchers David Price and Chris Sale and first year manager Alex Cora, the Sox are considered the favorite in the series as they look to win their fourth World Series crown in the last 14 years.

The Dodgers are looking to

stake another claim at a title as they return to the World Series. The back-to-back National League champions posted series wins over the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers to make their second straight Fall Classic.

Los Angeles fought hard, but fell in a hotly contested seven-game championship series to the Astros last fall.

Headlining the Dodgers lineups includes stars such as Clayton Kershaw, Manny Machado, Josh Turner and third-year manager Dave Roberts.

This will be the first time the two teams will meet in the World Series since 1916, when the Red Sox defeated the then-Brooklyn Robins in five games.

My prediction for this World Series is that the Red Sox will win the championship in five games. Boston was able to make quick work of the Astros, while it took the Dodgers a whole seven game series just to beat the Brewers.

The Sox did their job in five games and are wellrested for the final showdown, having been able to kick back and relax while the Dodgers fought for their playoff lives to beat the Brewers. The Dodgers will only have two full days of rest before the first game of the series begins Tuesday night at Boston’s historic Fenway Park.

The Red Sox won a major league baseball best 108 games this year, the most in their franchise’s history. They

will look to come out hot with the bats when the best-ofseven series kicks off, looking for their first championship since 2013. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are in search of their seventh championship and their first since 1988 with the help of their strong pitching.

With the best record in baseball, Boston holds homefield advantage and will host the first two games of the series, as well as games six and seven if they are needed to be played. Meanwhile for Los Angeles, games three, four and, if necessary, game five, will be played in the City of Angels.

First pitch for game one on Tuesday night in Boston is set for 7:09 p.m. on FOX.

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