Mastering mindset with Doug Schwab
EMERSON HAHN Guest Writer
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earned a bronze medal for the United States.
For 14 years, Doug Schwab has been the driving force behind the University of Northern Iowa wrestling program, shaping it into a powerhouse of excellence on the mat and a model of integrity and discipline of it. Coach Schwab’s career has been defined by his dedication to his athletes, his unwavering commitment to growth and his ability to inspire mental toughness. His impact extends beyond the wrestling room, and he prepares his athletes for the challenges they are going to face both in the sport and in life.
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Schwab’s background as a collegiate wrestler and his experience on the international stage, including competing in the Olympics, have significantly shaped his coaching approach. When discussing how his wrestling journey has influenced his coaching philosophy, Schwab emphasized the values of discipline, resilience and adaptability.
“Learning that you have to stick with your long-term visions and goals,” Schwab said, “because things aren’t always going to be easy.”
After achieving the distinction of being a three-time all-American and winning a national championship at the University of Iowa, Schwab sought further challenges and went on to compete in the Olympics. Where he proudly
During the interview, he reflected on his long-term goals and stated how he was on the freestyle circuit for six years before he made an Olympic team. Showing that all you need sometimes is to trust and believe in yourself. “I think that sometimes you are going to reach some mountain tops, and you won’t get to stay there very long,” he stated, “enjoy the view when you do get there, but then go chase the next mountain.” That is the main lesson that Schwab has learned from this sport, and is something he tries to implement in his everyday life and his coaching.
By getting his athletes bought into the process of trusting themselves, he is helping them grow and become better people. Schwab’s leadership style revolves around mentoring athletes and pushing them to grow ss wrestlers and individuals. “You step out there (the wrestling mat) by yourself, in life, you’re going to step out there by yourself.” Schwab tries to parallel those things and believes that how you get great at anything and how you trust yourself is by putting in some work and putting yourself under stress. His main approach is to always play the long game, Schwab said “Ultimately I didn’t get what I wanted in this sport, and I don’t think anyone leaves with everything they
want.” This mindset underlines the importance of consistent growth, even when the desired outcome isn’t fully achieved.
Many wrestlers experience burnout when transitioning from high school to college, they struggle to balance discipline and motivation. The demands of college-level wrestling, combined with heightened training intensity and more challenging coursework. It can make it difficult for athletes to stay focused while maintaining their passion for the sport. Schwab does an excellent job of keeping his athletes motivated on the mat. He emphasizes that “if you are progressing, if you feel like you’re getting better and improving, motivation should stay consistent.” Schwab’s approach encourages accountability without losing sight of the joy that comes from wrestling.
Schwab’s emphasis on the importance of mental toughness and discipline, draws not only from his experience coaching but also from his journey through the sport of wrestling. His leadership isn’t solely focused on producing wins on the mat. As he puts it, “If it’s based only on your wins or losses, only on your record, then your motivation comes and goes.” Instead, Schwab encourages his wrestlers to be fully invested in the sport, to stay curious and to
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Cassandra Higgins to discuss Oppenheimer 79 years later. The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry to welcome Cassara Higgins as the guest speaker of this year’s Leland Wilson Lecture Series. Higgins will present a talk titled “79 Years After Oppenheimer: Los Alamos National Lab’s Mission Today” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall. This is a free event that is open to the public.
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UNI Nursing program to host open house
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The University of Northern Iowa’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program invites alumni, friends and family to a Homecoming open house on Friday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Interested community members can tour the new nursing facilities located on the third floor of the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) and learn more about the program from UNI nursing faculty, staff and students.
Active learning is at the forefront of the UNI BSN program, with spaces customized for competency-based education within an environment that models clinical settings. Integrated
classrooms combine lectures, theory, fully equipped labs and state-of-the-art simulations, allowing students to learn while practicing
right on campus.
“Our hallmark is we want our graduates to be practice-ready,” said Nancy Kertz, chief academic nurs-
ing administrator and head of the Department of Nursing and Public Health.
“What that means is when they walk out the door, they’re still newly-prepared nurses, but they can critically think, take care of multiple patients and have a higher level of function once they graduate than we typically see.”
The open house for nursing is just one of the many activities scheduled for UNI’s Homecoming celebration, running Oct. 21 through 26. Other events for Friday, Oct. 25 include a Halloween House from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in McCollum Science Hall; the Homecoming Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. on central campus, featuring food trucks, yard games, activities and live music from The
Pork Tornadoes starting at 7 p.m.; and Campaniling at midnight.
For a list of all UNI Homecoming activities, visit homecoming.uni.edu.
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Becoming golden at UNI
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
In the reception ballroom of the Commons at UNI, a graduating class from UNI is honored each homecoming. Graduates celebrating the 50th anniversary of completing their degree are able to reconnect with familiar faces and create connections with new ones, on Friday, Oct. 25. They’re honored by the Alumni Association and Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) in an effort to keep alumni connected to the university.
The Alumni Association’s main purpose is to keep alumni engaged after their graduation. With homecoming, they host events that are engaging for the range of alumni that UNI has, from students who graduated in 2024 to their golden graduates, who graduated fifty years ago. There’s an array of activities specifically designed for golden graduates to celebrate their graduation anniversary.
Tammy Chambers, an event coordinator for the Alumni Association, elaborated on how impactful hosting golden graduates can be during UNI’s homecoming.
“This is one of my favorite campus events for lots of different reasons – we might see someone who is regularly back on campus supporting UNI, or it might be someone that hasn’t been back to campus for the past 40-50 years; there will be laughter, and sometimes even tears; and just hearing the stories from the golden
grads themselves about their memories of campus is fun.”
This year’s golden graduates will have graduated in 1974. They will be welcomed to campus with the opportunity to take a guided campus tour. This tour involves a CATS member leading the alumni on a golf cart around campus. The students will guide the alumni to buildings they would like to visit, and take them to new developments that have happened on campus since they graduated. The almost 100 alumni registered for the event will then make their way to the Commons Slife ballroom for a light spread of appetizers and refreshments. Then, President Mark Nook will address the golden graduates, and help honor them in the pinning ceremony alongside Assistant vice president
of alumni relations and annual giving, Brian Gabel. The UNI Singpins will also help celebrate the golden graduates, present to sing the UNI Alma Mater and Fight Song for the graduates. According to Chambers, this year’s golden graduates have been especially unique in their involvement.
“They’re excited and this seems like a class that has really stayed connected. While processing registrations I’ve been told by a couple different groups that they’ve managed to stay in touch and meet up over the years – one group even meeting yearly for the past 50 years! Those are the stories we love to hear,” said Chambers.
Lauren Bork, CATS president, related to Chambers’s excitement over welcoming alumni back to campus. “Their stories help us bond over the campus experience and help me see campus through different perspectives. While CATS are the people giving the tours, the golden graduates are the ones really giving us the tours so we can better understand their time on campus. Their stories truly impose the UNI Experience and encourage me to be an engaged alumnus once I leave campus,” said Bork. As a student, Bork finds it important to forge connections with alumni. Through the golden graduates reunion, she’s able to connect with alumni on a deeper more personal level. Bork says that speaking with donors and receiving advice
from alumni has helped her on her collegiate journey.
“Being active as a CATS member during the tours and reception allows me to interact with engaged alumni and build connections that will help me beyond campus life. When I sign up to volunteer to give tours and hand out pins at the reception, I never know who I will run into and make connections with.”
The golden graduates reunion helps to elevate homecoming experiences for everyone involved, from the Alumni Association faculty and CATS members to the alumni who return to the Cedar Valley. “In the end, welcoming the graduates from 50 years ago helps build on the campus culture and connects alumni to students, the essence of the student org CATS, in an interactive way,” said Bork.
The golden graduates are also welcomed to the rest of the homecoming festivities, including the Homecoming Bash, and the outdoor Pork Tornadoes concert. The Alumni Association will also welcome golden graduates to the homecoming parade and homecoming football games. The Alumni Association has also reserved a block of rooms for alumni at the Hilton Garden Inn for a discounted rate in an effort to make their stay in Cedar Falls even more enjoyable.
Golden graduates will be able to share stories from their own collegiate experiences now 50 years ago with current students. Golden graduates will be able to share advice and also see what’s changed at UNI since their time as a student at the university, on Friday, Oct. 25.
The impacts of TELUS health one year later
MARQUETTE MILLAM News Writer
About a year ago, UNI teamed up with TELUS, an app that gives students free, 24/7 access to online therapy. Since TELUS launched in Fall 2023, over 2,000 students have already downloaded it, according to Allyson Rafanello, assistant vice president and dean of students.
“TELUS has been a great way to supplement the counseling services we already provide,” she shared.
Once students have the app, they can jump into chats, make phone calls, do assessments, or explore other mental health resources. To get the word out, counseling ser-
vices has been working closely with campus partners, organizing events to introduce more students to TELUS.
One of these events will take place at Maucker Union Live on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, where students can stop by, chat and learn more about the app and other mental health services available on campus.
“We continue to see students who are looking for in-person counseling services at the Counseling Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Health Center,” Jennifer Jass, director of psychiatric and counseling services states.
The Counseling Center remains open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., offering individual counseling sessions, consultations and opportunities for students to meet with counselors. For those who aren’t sure about counseling or just want to talk through something quickly, there’s also “Let’s Talk,” which is a great starting point.
TELUS isn’t meant to replace in-person counseling; it’s more of an extra option. Many students prefer face-toface interactions, and as part of the Division of Student Life, UNI is committed to providing services to students in a variety of formats. Moreover, the Counseling Center also functions as a training site for graduate students in Mental Health Counseling
and Social Work programs, which require in-person clinical experience.
TELUS, however, has played a vital role by extending support during hours when the Counseling Center is closed.
The data from August 2023 to April 2024 shows that 63% of student engagement with TELUS occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., times when the counseling center is closed. TELUS fills a gap, offering vital support to students during non-operational hours.
When asked how TELUS compares to in-person counseling, Jass said, “TELUS is one option within all of the services provided by Psycho-
logical & Counseling Services. Beyond its after-hours availability, TELUS provides a means for counseling and support over the summer, while students are studying abroad, and access to international students in the language they are most comfortable with.”
Even though many students still like the personal connection of in-person counseling, TELUS is all about flexibility. It makes sure mental health services are available whenever and wherever students need them. Through this partnership, UNI continues to expand resources and meet students where they are, no matter what time of day.
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Lauren Bork, CATS president says this event helps build campus culture and connect alums to students.
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Golden Graduates Ceremony honors UNI alums who have made it to their 50th anniversary of graduation. This event is held in the commons ballroom, pictured above.
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Olivia Chambers nombrada 2024 gran mariscal del desfile de Homecoming de UNI
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La Universidad del Norte de Iowa anunció que la gran mariscal del desfile de Homecoming 2024 será Olivia Chambers, medallista de oro paralímpica y estudiante de último año en UNI. Chambers, estudiante de biología de Little Rock, Arkansas, es la primera nadadora en la historia de UNI en ser nombrada parte del equipo de Estados Unidos para los Juegos Paralímpicos. Según UNI, a través de su “trabajo arduo, determinación y valentía, ejemplifica el espíritu de las Panteras, lo que la convierte en la persona perfecta para liderar el desfile de Homecoming.” En los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, Chambers ganó una medalla
de oro y dos de plata, consiguiendo la primera medalla de oro para UNI desde 1952. No muy lejos en el desfile estarán las dignatarias, las también paralímpicas y antiguas alumnas de UNI, Jessica Heims y Erin Kerkhoff. “Sentimos orgullo de que Olivia Chambers represente a la universidad y a UNI Athletics como la gran mariscal del desfile de Homecoming de este año,” dijo Megan Franklin, directora de deportes de UNI. “El desempeño de Olivia en los Juegos Paralímpicos de París fue realmente excepcional. Yo animo a la comunidad y a las Panteras de todas partes a unirse a nosotros para celebrar sus logros. Estamos agradecidos de que la universidad también esté honrando a las competidoras paralímpicas de UNI, ya que Heims
y Kerkhoff estarán entre los muchos dignatarios del desfile de Homecoming.”
Otros dignatarios del desfile de este año incluyen a Franklin, al presidente de UNI, Mark Nook, a los alcaldes de Waterloo, Quentin Hart, y de Cedar Falls, Danny Laudick, así como a los ganadores del Premio Gold Star 2024 a la excelencia en la enseñanza. El desfile de Homecoming de UNI 2024 recorrerá la calle Main de Cedar Falls el sábado 26 de octubre, comenzando a las 11 a.m. El tema de este año es “Panteras en Desfile,” celebrando las más de dos docenas de estatuas de TC, la mascota de UNI, exhibidas por todo el Cedar Valley. El desfile comenzará en las calles 9 y Main, se desplazará hacia el norte por la calle Main hasta la calle 2 y terminará en River Place Plaza.
Los graduados de UNI, Brad Wells y David Warrington, serán los maestros de ceremonias del desfile, que también se transmitirá en vivo por YouTube. Wells, productor de video en Around The Corner Productions, es coanfitrión del programa de televisión “Panther Sports Talk” y ha sido comentarista de las transmisiones deportivas de UNI Athletics. Warrington, un periodista multimedia de KWWLTV, tampoco es ajeno a estar detrás del micrófono, ya que también ha sido comentarista de las transmisiones de los Panthers de UNI y de equipos de secundaria en el área de Cedar Valley. Además, Warrington fue editor de deportes del Northern Iowan durante su tiempo en UNI.
El desfile es solo una de las maneras de celebrar
el Homecoming de UNI. El viernes 25 de octubre, The Pork Tornadoes van a realizar un concierto en el campus central. El equipo de voleibol de UNI jugará en casa en el McLeod Center tanto el viernes como el sábado por la noche, junto con el equipo de fútbol americano de UNI, que jugará en el UNI Dome el sábado. Habrá tres representaciones de la obra “The Music Man” en el escenario del Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, una colaboración con el teatro comunitario de Cedar Falls, la Waterloo Community Playhouse y la orquesta sinfónica de Waterloo-Cedar Falls.
Para más detalles sobre los eventos de Homecoming de este año, fíjense en la página en línea de Homecoming en homecoming.uni.edu.
Chambers ganó una medalla de oro y dos medallas de plata para el equipo de EE.UU. este verano. Chambers será homenajeada junto a sus compañeras paralímpicas Jessica Heims y Erin Kerkhoff.
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How students can stretch their dollar at the grocery store
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
Even as inflation dwindles down to rates not seen since February 2021, college students may still find it harder to find affordable groceries. According to Bankrate, while inflation has gone down, prices are still 21.4% above pandemic pricing, and groceries have seen some of the sharpest increases, being 2.3% more expensive. How can students combat these prices while still managing to stretch their dollar? How can students find groceries that are worth their money, while trying to save money?
Aldi grocery CEO Jason Hart told ABC News in March that Aldi is working for their consumers, and working to combat inflation with their grocery pricing. “Twenty-five percent of U.S. customers now shop at Aldi. That’s twice what it was just six years ago,” Hart told ABC. “And Aldi’s built to fight inflation. Our business model, which is based on simplicity and efficiency, really provides savings for customers and also saves them time when they’re shopping with their grocery lists.” Each Aldi is set up similarly, with five rows of shelves and about 1,700 products for consumers to choose from. These shelves do have name brands, but also have “private-label” brands that cost less for shoppers.
Aldi also rotates seasonal items for Aldi shoppers, bringing in new items to try during different seasons. This helps with keeping overhead costs down, as these items aren’t always available, and can be more expensive to keep in stores when those items aren’t in season. Aldi attempts to wield efficiency and efficacy in an attempt to keep overhead costs down, which means lower prices for shoppers. But how does Cedar Falls’ Aldi prices compare to the neighboring Cedar Falls Wal-Mart prices?
Aldi’s Lunch Mate oven roasted 9 oz. turkey is sold for $3.85, while Wal-Mart sells Oscar Mayer 9 oz. smoked turkey breast for
While inflation rates are down, food prices have still spiked. For full-time college students,
like Aldi keep prices low by selling “private label” brands and keeping overhead costs
to ensure they’re buying groceries at the lowest price point avaliable to them.
$4.48, a 63 cent difference.
Aldi’s private label 20 oz. white bread sells for $1.55, while Sarah Lee original 20 oz. white bread sells at Wal-Mart for $2.50, a 95 cent difference. While these price differences may seem trivial, these 60-90 cent price mark-ups can make a huge difference at the register. Comparing the total price of the same two grocery orders at Aldi and Wal-Mart, that difference is stark.
can make an impact for college students looking to stretch their dollars in the grocery store. In most cases, what
“While it may seem daunting to tackle smarter shopping, in the long run, it can help students save money.”
At Aldi, 9 oz. of deli turkey, 20 oz. of white bread, 10 oz. of a dip, 7.5 oz. of sliced cheese, a frozen pizza, 32 oz. of vanilla yogurt, an 8 count of apple cinnamon cereal bars, 28 oz. of instant white rice and 3 oz. of salami totals out to $27.93 before tax. At Wal-Mart, a nearly identical order with name brands totals out to $32.81 before tax. An almost $5 difference between nine items
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a shopper could get for $3 at Aldi, another consumer would buy for $4 or $5 at Wal-Mart. For those who may want to shop smarter or are working with a budget, shopping at Aldi can make all the difference when it comes to
saving money on grocery shopping trips. Aldi’s frozen section also normally contains rotating seasonal items that are quite fun to try, such as their gnocchi, buffalo wings and sun veggie risotto. Their pantry seasonal items are also big hits with shoppers, pleasing consumers with fall staples and with unique fall flavors, like Aldi’s snickerdoodle cannoli dip or pumpkin maple soup. Buying in larger quantities and searching for weekly coupons can also help students save money at the register. Aldi, and stores that students may think to be more expensive, like Fareway and Hy-Vee, have weekly ads with coupons and on-sale items that can make for great deals for students. Fareway typically has good deals on beverages and pop, while Hy-Vee has good sales for produce
that’s in season. Currently, at Fareway, 24 packs of Coke brand pop are on sale for $12.88, which is 53 cents a can, compared to regular-priced 12 packs of Coke, which are sold for $8.99, at 75 cents per can.
While it may seem daunting to tackle smarter grocery shopping, in the long run, it could help save students money, especially if food prices continue to climb. Almost every grocery store also has ads available online, making grocery planning even easier for students. For students looking to save money on grocery trips, take a peek at the ads before you go in store, and shop at stores that are notorious for their lower prices. Buy in larger quantities if it’s a product you consume regularly, and make grocery lists from meal ideas, using grocery or pantry items you already have.
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that means looking to lower weekly grocery bills. Grocery stores
low. Students can also lower their grocery bill by utilizing store ads
Campaniling: 100 years of kisses
Campaniling is one of UNI’s oldest Homecoming traditions, starting shortly after the construction of the campanile was completed in the ’20s. Despite the near extinction of the tradition in the ’60s, campaniling is still carried out to this day. Every year on the Friday of Homecoming Week, students gather under the campanile, the university’s clock tower. They then wait for the bells to strike midnight.
Once the campanile begins to ring students find someone to share a kiss with. This tradition has been carried out in different ways throughout the years. Campaniling began as a way for male students to court female students. Men would call the women’s dorms and wait for someone to answer, and once someone answered, they would ask to meet them under the campanile at a specific time.
As devious as it was, men would then hide in the bushes and wait for the secret woman to come to the campanile. He would look at her before deciding if he wanted to come out and meet the girl or stay hiding in the bushes until she left. This tradition caught on, as many female students saw it equal to share
friends and peers
From the ’70s to today,
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in the shadow of the campanile. As time went on, the campaniling tradition fizzled out. By the ’70s, many students never heard of the tradition. It wasn’t until 1979 that the Alumni Association pushed for the tradition to make a comeback. The event was
widely publicized that year, leading to 500 students gathering under the campanile on the Friday of Homecoming to share a midnight kiss. Campaniling has evolved since its comeback, picking up new variations of the tradition to involve everyone. UNI Senior Elli Mandernach
said that she celebrates campaniling a little differently. Mandernach hangs out by the campanile, listening to the music and talking with her friends. When it gets close to midnight, she and her friends hand out Hershey’s chocolate kisses to the students who are not participating in the traditional campanile kiss.
2014 UNI graduate, Jordan Cornwell, said she would hang out with friends at the campanile and hand out chapsticks and buttons to commemorate the experience. “I love the involvement from different people and relationships that come together that night … it isn’t rare to see a hug between friends or a proposal between a couple”
quick peck. CAB now hosts a dance party at the campanile, allowing students who might not be interested in kissing strangers to have some fun with their friends.
Anyone who has been on a UNI campus tour might have heard the warning of the campanile kiss. The legend goes that if a UNI student does not participate in the campanile tradition at least once while attending school at UNI, then a brick will come flying out from the Campanile and hit their head.
I love the involvement from different people and relationships that come together that night ...
Another way students take on the tradition is to kiss the campanile itself. A 2009 alumni explained that she would attend campaniling with her friends every year, but not participate. However, during her senior year Homecoming, she thought it was about time she shared a kiss. Once the campanile struck midnight she gave the campanile a
There have been slight variations of this story. Some say that if you kiss someone under the campanile and a brick does not come flying down on you, then they are the one for you. Others say you must participate every year or a brick will come flying toward you. Whether that legend has any truth, or a simple story to persuade a lady for a kiss, this fun tradition continues to excite students during Homecoming Week.
ALLISON POCH Guest Columnist
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45 years ago, these two students shared a kiss under the campanile on homecoming. Both will keep this memory forever.
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Couples,
have been gathering under the campanile for years.
thousands of students have participated in campaniling.
kiss
JORDAN CORNWELL 2014 UNI Graduate
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Students have continued to evolved UNI traditions to involve every student.
Amazing Racers take off on campus
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Students participating in the Amazing Race, hosted by CATS, checked in on the Maucker Union rooftop before beginning their journey across campus.
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Students participating in the Amazing Race Challenge sported their organization gear.
MACI SWANSON/NORTHERN IOWAN Racers took off across campus, completing various traditions in the Traditions Challenge.
MACI SWANSON/NORTHERN IOWAN Teams completed traditions and challeneges together with Panther pride.
Panthers are causing Mayhem
ESTELLE JOHNSON Campus Life Editor
Panther Mayhem is ready to be loud and proud this Homecoming weekend. Throughout the school year, Mayhem has been a staple of UNI Athletics. A quick glance into the student section shows a wave of purple and gold, some students even wearing their gameday bibs. Mayhem’s organization works to get students involved in athletic games, from football to volleyball.
Executive board members of Panther Mayhem Dani Duffey and Kylie Ryder reiterated how students may find Panther Mayhem to be intimidating, but the concept of the organization is to bring
students together. Duffey noted that “you show up to games, you have fun and that’s it.”
A member of Mayhem doesn’t have to do anything, just showing up to events is what counts. The goal of this organization is to just have fun while participating in campus events. Some students are scared away by getting involved, but finding something to be a part of is easy. Both Duffey and Ryder expressed how being a part of the Mayhem is low-commitment and high-reward. It’s a place for students to gather and show their school spirit for UNI.
Many students at UNI refuse to attend athletic
events for a variety of reasons, but the community that Mayhem creates in the stands is memorable among attendees. Duffey and Ryder revealed that in order to enjoy your time in the stands, it comes down to the individual. Every person that is a part of Mayhem makes the organization what it is. Duffey said “Some students say we don’t have a good student section, but it is really worth cheesin’ it up a bit!” Panther Mayhem involve-
Some students say we don’t have a good student section, but it’s worth cheesin’ it up a bit!
DANI DUFFEY President of Panther Mayhem
ment has been steady throughout the year. Duffey and Ryder explained that they are always looking for more people to turn up to events. In the past, Mayhem has given away $1,000 scholarships to randomly selected students in the crowd. The organization is constantly working to provide a relationship between student athletes and students who are not athletes. Ryder added, “Engaging the audience allows the regular stu-
dent body see athletes as more than just athletes.”
This weekend, UNI has three Homecoming athletics events for students to attend. Women’s Volleyball is 6 p.m. in the McLeod Center, Women’s Rugby is 7 p.m. on the Intramural fields and Football is this Saturday at 4 p.m. in the UNI-Dome. At the football game this weekend, mascots TC and TK will be picking out a student from the crowd who is wearing the most purple. Whoever is selected will receive a prize from Panther Mayhem. For more information on homecoming events or future events, go to the Panther Mayhem Instagram @unipanthermayhem.
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Panther Mayhem was originally called the Panther Pep Crew when the group first emerged in 2009. The name Panther Mayhem came about eight years later in 2017.
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When COVID-19 hit, Panther Mayhem was greatly affected. After a hiatus, Panther Mayhem came back to UNI at the start of the fall 2023 season.
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find a genuine love for wrestling. He stresses the importance of looking beyond the outcome of matches to recognize the lessons within each match regardless of them. It all comes down to trusting and believing in yourself, staying in control, focusing on your long-term goals and being open to constructive criticism from others.
Mental toughness is a cornerstone of Schwab’s coaching philosophy, and his career provides numerous examples of the value of perseverance. Reflecting on a particularly challenging moment, Schwab shared “I’ve had a lot of losses, had a lot of wins, but going back to my high school …” He pointed back to his high school career, noting that he only won one state title. As a freshman, he finished second at state. In his sophomore year, a shoulder injury prevented him from competing. He recalled how difficult it was to sit in the stands and watch kids he knew he could beat competing and winning. His junior year was marked by further adversity, he unknowingly continued wrestling with a torn shoulder, worsening the injury throughout the season. In the finals, he lost in the last 15 seconds. Finally, during his senior year, Schwab secured a state championship.
This journey of setbacks and triumphs not only shaped Schwab into a strong competitor, but also instilled in him the belief that to overcome adversity, you need to trust in yourself. He often shares these experiences with his athletes and emphasizes that the lessons learned from failure are just as important as those gained from a victory. Schwab
translates these lessons into teachable moments for his athletes, encouraging them to embrace the mental challenges that come with high-level competition. Reassuring his athletes that a match isn’t won or lost before they step on the mat. He believes that mental toughness is developed when you are put into a challenging situation, and it is this toughness that empowers his athletes to push through their struggles, both on and off the
mat.
Another example in Schwab’s life where his persistence is shown as victorious is right after he graduated high school, “I didn’t feel like I was highly recruited coming out of high school.” Schwab only won one state title. When he was at Iowa, he competed as a freshman and wasn’t a stand-out. However, the next year, he won a National Title. Schwab reminds his athletes that it is about mental preparation, having pos -
UNI soccer loses in-state match vs Drake
NICOLE WATERS Sports Writer
The Panthers started off strong in the first half of the match with goalie Caitlin Richards making some key saves for the team. Her efforts helped to keep the Bulldogs from scoring, even as seven shot attempts coming her way. UNI also got four shot attempts off on Drake’s goalkeeper.
Coming out of the second half, Olivia Bohl would put the Panthers on the score -
board under a minute into the half with a 1-0 score. The Bulldogs would answer back with a score in the 56th minute and would have a shot at a penalty kick, but Richards made a needed save for the Panthers to keep the score 1-1.
Closing in on the 65th minute, the Bulldogs would find their way to take the lead and make the score 2-1.
UNI attempted to make a goal in the final minutes, but Drake came out on top. Olivia Knoepfle and Bohl
each finished with two shot attempts, while Denise Camarena, Lauren Heinsch, Kylie Knief and Macy Smith each had one shot. Richard finished the game with four saves.
The UNI Soccer team concludes regular season play this week with a home matchup on Thursday versus Murray State and a road contest Sunday against Illinois State. MVC Tournament play starts next Thursday, October 31.
When asked what advice he would offer to young wrestlers, Schwab highlighted the importance of having a clear vision and staying patient. He advises young athletes to dream big but remain grounded, to realize that success doesn’t come instantly. Schwab believes that persistence and mental toughness are keys to excelling both in wrestling and life. By staying committed to the process and not focusing solely on immediate results, athletes can build the mental toughness required for longterm growth. Schwab emphasized that it’s not just about wins or losses but how you handle the challenges along the way. He says, “If there is a lesson in those losses, and you realize it, then I feel like you can grow from it.”
As Doug Schwab reflects on his time at UNI, his thoughts aren’t focused on defining his legacy. “That’s not something that you get to decide,” Schwab says. “ It’s the way you treat people every day, and if you come in and do the right things over and over again, that will eventually become your legacy.” He doesn’t want to be remembered solely for his achievements as a national champion, Olympian, or even for the number of duals he has won. “If my credentials are the first thing people remember about me, then I didn’t do it right.”
itive self-talk, and knowing that regardless of the outcome, you leave everything out on the mat.
Wrestling has profoundly influenced Schwab’s life beyond the mat, creating personal growth, mental toughness, and discipline. It instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep understanding of accountability. When asked about the impact of wrestling on his life off the mat, he quickly addressed the choices he has made, particularly his decision to abstain from alcohol.
“I don’t drink,” he emphasized. “It was a conscious decision, wrestling was more important to me.”
Schwab reflected on his long-term goals, acknowledging that some influences are not beneficial and recognizing how individuals manage their relationship with alcohol. He believes that having a clear vision of your goals should guide your choices. Returning to the lessons from his parents, he remarked, “How do I treat people? There’s a certain way to treat others –– with respect and a strong work ethic.” This shows Schwab’s commitment to self-improvement, as he consciously avoids behaviors that could jeopardize his relationships and overall well-being.
Schwab’s belief in trusting the process and staying committed to your visions extends far beyond the mat. He encourages his athletes to embrace hard work, trust their efforts, and stay patient with their development. “Don’t be afraid to do the work and trust the work because that’s where the growth is,” he says. These words explain the essence of Schwab’s approach to life, wrestling, and leadership. An endless pursuit of improvement, discipline, mental toughness, and self-belief.
For Schwab, legacy isn’t about titles or accolades: It’s about leaving a lasting impact on the lives of his athletes and the people around him. His advice to them, and anyone seeking success is, “With anything, you’ve just got to get started. When you’re steady with things and you do it consistently over time, you will improve.”
As his coaching career continues to evolve, Doug Schwab’s influence will resonate in the lives of his wrestlers, teaching them not only how to win but, more importantly, how to navigate the challenges that life will throw at them. And for Schwab, that is a legacy worth leaving.
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Doug Schwab has coached nine Panther teams to top-20 NCAA tournament finishes and is on a seven tournament streak of having at least one All-American selection.
UNI volleyball rolls past conference foes
ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer
Over the weekend, the UNI volleyball team went on a quick two-game road trip in Illinois. They first went to Illinois State on Friday, Oct. 18, and then faced off with Bradley on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Panthers have been dominating in conference play so far this season, having won seven in a row going into the road trip. They kept the winning way going, winning both games, and moving to 9-0 in conference play.
The first set against Illinois State on Friday was back and forth the entire way. Extra points were needed in the match, and it was the Redbirds who took the first set over the Panthers 26-24. The Panthers started out well in the second set, taking an early 6-1 lead. They continued to build on it, and were up 20-10 late in the set. The Redbirds worked hard to come back, but the Panthers lead proved to be too much, 25-17. The third set was back and forth early, as the game was tied 11-11. With the game tied, the Panthers
With the two wins over the weekend, UNI improves to perfect 9-0 in MVC play. The Panthers are in action this weekend at the McLeod Center on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m.
scored 10 consecutive points, and took a convincing lead.
The lead helped the Panthers eventually take the third set, 25-17. The Panthers went
into the fourth set up 2-1, and were looking to finish off the Redbirds. In another close set, the Panthers were able to come out victorious,
25-21.
Against Illinois State, Kira Fallert led the way with 21 kills, and Cassidy Hartman had 12. Sydney Golden led
the way in assists with 32, while Reese Booth had 20. Erin Powers had 12 digs. Following the game against Illinois State, the Panthers traveled to Peoria, Illinois to play Bradley. The first set went similarly to the first set in the Illinois State game. It went back and forth most of the way, and extra scoring was needed to decide the set. The Panthers took the narrow victory, 27-25. The second set was close at first, but the Panthers slowly started to pull away. They went on a few different runs throughout the set, and finished off Bradley 25-17.
In the Bradley match, Fallert had 16 kills, and Hartman had 14. Golden led the way with 18 assists, while Booth had 16. Erin Powers had 24 digs.
Following the two road wins, the Panthers have moved to 14-7 overall, and 9-0 in conference play. They will be back on the court next weekend for Homecoming. On Friday, Oct. 25 they will host Evansville, and on Saturday, Oct. 26 they will host Indiana State. They will look to continue their dominance in conference play.
Injuries run rampant through early NFL action
BRODY LOVELL Sports Writer
After seven weeks of action in the NFL, some major injuries have already influenced the season’s outcome. Every team has felt the injury bug from returning stars to role players in some way this year.
49ers running back Christian McCaffery’s injury status has been arguably the most notable story this year, with the star running back claiming to be able to play on week one but being put on IR soon after. Current reports state that last year’s Offensive Player of the Year is dealing with achilles tendonitis on both ankles, making many wonder if he will return in the 49er’s 2024 campaign. Unfortunately for the returning NFC Champions, injuries to their franchise wide receiver tandem of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel have also taken them away from the field, with the former out with tears in his ACL and MCL.
But the 49ers aren’t the only team from last year’s Super Bowl dealing with major injuries. The Kansas City Chiefs
have also lost key players to their offense early this season. Running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver Rashee Rice are both on IR with major injuries. This has caused some struggles for the Chiefs’ offense, which may try to sign a receiver before the trade deadline on November 5th.
The other competitive teams in the league have also had their fair share of injuries. Lions pass rusher Aiden Hutchinson went down last Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys with a broken fibula and is expected to miss significant time. Houston Texans’ receiver Nico Collins is out with a hamstring injury and is still on IR, and recently the Washington Commanders’ rookie phenom Jayden Daniels was taken out of the game Sunday with an injury to his ribs, though his return is more optimistic than most.
One of the biggest injuries that circulated the league Sunday was the Achilles tear of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson, who has faced many lawsuits over the past couple years, has led the Browns to a dis -
mal 1-5 record in the 2024 season. This accumulated into reports of Browns fans cheering when Watson went down, leading to backlash from other athletes and Cleveland supporters.
In another controversial, but very different situation, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return this season after suffering his third concussion a few weeks ago. While many NFL fans have expressed concern and advocated for him to not return to the NFL, Tagovailoa has been persistent in his decision to keep playing and looks to do so to aid the struggling Miami Dolphins.
Like every NFL season, injuries will impact how the game is played and who will be contending for a Super Bowl in February. Though many adjustments have been made in the offseason to try and prevent them, such as the introduction of the “Guardian” caps to be used in games, it is so far looking to make little improvements for the league’s players as injuries stay heavily prevalent in today’s game.
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Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion early this season, which is his third in the last two seasons. He plans to return to action this weekend.
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Lions star pass rusher Aiden Hutchinson suffered a gruesome leg injury this season. He eyes a possible return for the Super Bowl in February if the Lions can make it without him.
Panther XC looks to build off successful weekend
CARTER LUST Sports Writer
Championship season is just a step away for cross-country athletes nationwide. Runners prepare to surge to a new level of competition and performance, similar to athletes competing in traditional playoffs in other sports. Title racing brings excitement and pressure as athletes train to execute at their best. Coaches prepare their teams physically and mentally to handle the challenges that new courses and heightened stakes throw at their runners.
But first, the University of Northern Iowa men’s and women’s cross-country teams had one final tuneup race before the MVC Championships. On Friday, Oct 18., the Panthers traveled to Peoria, Illinois, to compete in the Bradley Pink Classic. With the conference championship on the horizon, UNI looks to build confidence from multiple personal records before tapering for the season’s most significant meet.
On a mid-October day in Illinois, sunny skies coupled with only a slight breeze made for above-average temperatures around 70 degrees. Nonetheless, the UNI men came ready for their 3:00 p.m. start time. The Panthers raced to a 16th-place finish amongst 29 teams, including many Power 5 and mid-major programs. The duo of Caleb
Shumaker and Carson Owens again led the way for UNI, placing 18th and 54th overall. Shumaker was precisely one second away from tying his 8k school record, finishing in 24:16.9. Owens set a new personal best over the distance, covering the course in 24:38.7. Levi Hill was the third Panther to cross the finish line, also setting a personal record of 25:26.2 for 140th overall. Near Hill was freshman Jackson Bergman, who finished 165th in 25:36.0.
Brady Griebel concluded Northern Iowa’s scorers by running 25:50.7 for 188th
place. Josh Gormley followed suit by finishing 220th in a new personal best of 26:24.5. Drew Dombrosky and Micah Rees rounded out the Panthers squad with times of 26:52.2 and 27:33.4 to finish 245th and 255th, respectively.
North Dakota State University secured the men’s team crown with 139 points, narrowly beating the University of Kentucky. The Wildcats were hot on the Bison’s heels with 160 points.
Collins Kiprop Kipngok captured the individual win for Kentucky, running 23:32.7. Kiprop Kipngok easily out-
paced Jayde Rosslee of Bradley University, who finished second overall in 23:46.1.
The Northern Iowa women began their race at 3:45 p.m. as the sun continued to shine on the Newman Golf Course. The Panthers claimed 14th place out of 32 teams, many of which were also high-major universities and MVC opponents. Emma Hoins’s consistent racing continued as she led the way for UNI, covering 6k in 21:23.5 and placing 52nd overall. Crosscountry newcomer Millie Hill ran a personal best of 21:30.7
to be the second Panther and 61st finisher to cross the line. Melody Ochana backed up Hill to place 72nd in 21:39.4. Eden Mueller was the fourth Panther under the 22-minute barrier, finishing 101st overall in 21:57.9. Senior Kate Crawford was the fifth and final scoring runner for UNI, completing her 6k season debut in 22:02.3 and placing 111th. Leah Klapatauskas and Brooke O’Brien provided a strong finish for the Panthers, both running personal records. Klapatauskas finished 135th in 22:16.6, and O’Brien took 152nd in 22:30.2.
Northwestern University ran away with the women’s team victory, scoring 44 points to best runner-up Loyola (Ill.) by a staggering 79 points. Ava Earl also took the individual win for the Wildcats, beating second-place runner Nadia Potgieter of Bradley 20:14.4 to 20:21.0.
It is almost that time of the year. Championship season is right around the corner for Northern Iowa cross-country. For the first time in eight years, UNI will host the MVC Championships on Friday, Nov 1. right here in Cedar Falls at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. The women kick off the event at 10:30 a.m., and the men compete an hour later at 11:30 a.m. With one of the most competitive fields in MVC history, the Panthers look to make some noise at this highly anticipated meet.
UNI Football comes up short against North Dakota
MICHAEL SPAHN Sports Writer
The Northern Iowa Panther football team lost to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Saturday, falling to 2-5 on the season.
North Dakota established the running game early, rushing for 58 yards on their first drive and converting on two fourth-down attempts. On the 16th play of the drive, the Fighting Hawks ran in a touchdown and took an early 7-0 lead.
Quarterback Matthew Schecklman and the Panther offense got off to a hot start, completing a 24-yard pass to JC Roque Jr. and an 8-yard completion to Layne Pryor.
The offense reached Fighting Hawks territory but was stalled on third down. Head Coach Mark Farley sent out kicker Caden Palmer for a 50-yard field attempt, which was no good.
On their next offensive pos-
session, the Fighting Hawks offense quickly reached UNI territory. Facing a fourthdown and three from their own 39-yard line, the Panther defense stepped up and stopped the Fighting Hawks’ rushing attempt.
The Panther offense didn’t waste any time on their next drive. On the second play from scrimmage, Schecklman found JC Roque Jr. down the field for a 60-yard touchdown, tying the game at seven apiece.
The Fighting Hawks offense showed urgency on their next drive, rushing for 32 yards on three plays. Facing a third-down and two in UNIterritory, The Fighting Hawks converted on a 32-yard touchdown to retake the lead at 14-7 late in the second quarter.
After a quick three-andout from the Panther offense, The Fighting Hawks opened up the passing game, starting the drive with a 7-yard completion followed by a gain of nine. The offense threw for 46
total yards to reach the red-area. On second and goal from the 1-yard line, the Fighting Hawks rushed for a touchdown to extend their lead to 21-7 going into halftime.
On the Fighting Hawks’s first possession to start the second half, the Panther defense forced their first punt of the game.
On their next possession, the Panther offense got in rhythm as Schecklman found Tye Edwards for a gain of six followed by a 14-yard catch by Desmond Hutson. Facing a fourth-down and seven from the North Dakota 42-yard line, Schecklman and the offense couldn’t convert, turning it over on downs.
After the two teams exchanged punts, the Fighting Hawks offense put the game on ice with a 40-yard touchdown run. The score extended their lead to 28-7 early in the fourth quarter.
On the first play from scrimmage after the touch-
down, the Fighting Hawks intercepted a pass from Schecklman and took over at the Panther’s 34-yard line. The Fighting Hawks took
advantage of the good field position and extended their lead to 31-7 with a field goal, which was the final score.
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The UNI cross-country team hosts the Missouri Valley Conference Championships on Friday, Nov. 1 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course.
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The Panthers look to snap thier five-game losing streak this weekend against Missouri State.
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