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Check out feature artist Jane Johns’ “Werewolf’s Heart” created with ink and paint.

Panthers defeat Jackrabbits 26-17 Saturday.

Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune.”

UNI professor opens restaurant NISG weekly update David’s Taphouse and Dumplings to open in Cedar Falls with family-friendly atmosphere OLIVIA BRUNSTING Staff Writer

The month of October brings exciting changes and festive events, such as the changing colors of the leaves, sweater weather and Halloween. This year, this list also includes the addition of one of Cedar Falls’s newest restaurants: David’s Taphouse and Dumplings.

Located at the corner of West 1st and Washington streets, they plan to open officially in late October or early November.

UNI’s very own Andy Anderson, an associate professor of management in the college of business, created this establishment. Anderson grew up as a “countryside kid” in Boone, Iowa, and made his way to Cedar Falls when studying at UNI as an undergraduate in the early 2000s. After attending graduate school in England and living in China with his wife, Yi Cheng, he returned to UNI as a faculty member in 2013.

While Anderson is a professor and an entrepreneur, he also keeps himself occupied with his passion for rock climbing, traveling and his family.

His wife prompted the idea

Positions appointed, funding request and bills debated

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Associate professor of management Andy Anderson established “David’s Taphouse and Dumplings” which is set to open in late October or early November.

of starting a dumpling business, and their love for this iconic Chinese dish fueled their dream. One of Anderson’s favorite dumpling memories was during Chinese New Year at his wife’s parent’s house.

“I don’t know what it was,” Anderson said. “The shells were handmade and rolled, and all the fillings were handmade.

You know, everything was perfect and everybody was sort of pitching in. I almost ate fifty dumplings that day.”

Although David’s Taphouse and Dumplings has been in the works for a couple of years, COVID-19 delayed their progress and caused some significant challenges. Anderson explained, “The shortages

and supply chain issues from COVID have been pretty challenging. And finding enough workers for the right positions has been challenging as well.

I mean, we were planning on being open in July, and we’re probably going to open next week or the week after.”

Under the crisp fall air, members of the Northern Iowa Student Government packed into the University Room in Maucker Union on Wednesday, Oct. 20 for their 10th weekly meeting of the semester.

The meeting began with the special business of appointing the Director of Civil Engagement and a new Associate Justice. First, Speaker Sam Caughron introduced Anton Benjegerdes for the position of Director of Civil Engagement. As prospective Director of Civil Engagement, Benjegerdes stressed the importance of voting in a democracy and shared how his passion for the democratic process will fuel his duties for the position. He was voted in by a tally of 9-0-1.

UNI student wins interior design program See RESTAURANT, page 2

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Jonathan Martin earns place in Thermador’s Diversity in Design program, is partned with interior designer For Martin, the application was an easy process. The Managing Editor requirements included proof of financial need, letters of rec

ommendation, three portfo UNI interior design student lio images and a digital copy Jonathan Martin, is the recipient of a transcript. He first got an of the prestigious Diversity in email about the program from Design Pipeline program. This his professor and advisor Gowri program started in spring 2021, Betrabet Gulwadi. Gulwadi

by Thermador – a luxury appliknew Martin was a nontradiance manufacturer – and the Interior Design Society (IDS).

Courtesy/Thermador tional student, as he was the The program takes five interior Interior design student Jonathan only male in a female dominated design students from across the Martin is a recipient of the prestigious profession and is a part of the country and partners them with Diversity in Design Pipeline program. LGBTQ+ community. professional designers. viously been in my shoes and The program offers unique “It feels incredible to be a part have become very successful as opportunities for Martin, as each recipient receives a mentor as of this program because I believe interior designers.” that many seniors, no matter Martin, who is originally part of the program, and their their program, have nerves about from West Liberty, found his mentor will help each student graduating and starting a career passion from his mother, who through their senior year and in their field of study,” Martin was not able to complete her into a career after graduation. said. “This opportunity has given own degree in interior design. Martin’s advisor is Jonathan me access to many professionals Instead, she decided to raise her Savage of SAVAGE Interior Design, who is based in Palm in the industry who have pre- four children.

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Beach, Fla. The pair has talked about networking and building a portfolio.

As part of the program, Thermador plans to bring recipients and their mentors to their headquarters in California at some point during the year.

Martin will also be awarded membership to IDS for free.

This program will also help Martin get a job in the industry, and he has already received an offer for an internship from his mentor. He is looking forward to getting some professional experience and eventually starting his own business and he can eventually help students like himself.

“Having the ability to communicate with professionals outside of my circle here not only allows me to expand my professional network before graduation, but also allows me to expand my

knowledge through the mentorship portion of this program,.”

Martin said.

Martin commends UNI’s interior design program for the opportunities and instruction he has received.

“The interior design program here at UNI is incredibly rewarding, challenging and filled with great instruction,” Martin said. “When I decided to pursue interior design, I had no idea how many paths a designer can take with the completion of this degree. If a student is at all interested in interior design as a profession, I highly encourage them to explore all avenues that this degree can offer. The support that you receive from the professors and peers is incredible, and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this program.”

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However, these delays haven’t stopped Anderson and his team from striving to achieve their ultimate societal goal: to create a family-friendly atmosphere that benefits the community.

Being a father with three young children, Anderson understands the struggles of finding family-friendly options when dining out. David’s Taphouse and Dumplings promotes itself as one of the most family-friendly establishments in Cedar Falls, and they do everything they can to support that notion. Main Street is a popular location for businesses, but parking can be a nightmare. David’s Taphouse and Dumplings has a parking lot to ensure that families can avoid a majority of the downtown traffic with their little ones in tow.

Their establishment also includes many activities for the whole family to enjoy, and all of the games for kids are free. There’s a giant Connect Four with custom David’s Taphouse

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NORTHERNIOWAN.COM | VOLUME 118, ISSUE 17 Their menu that includes “Watching our employees 14 different dumplings is grow has been really special. another reason for the pub- Just like in academics, like lic to be excited. The menu being a professor watching contains items for everyone, your students grow and sort including vegetarians and of create something new in vegans. The options range the classroom – that’s hapfrom traditional – such as pening here.” The owner their classic Chinese dump- of David’s Taphouse also ling and Korean fried chick- strives to use this restaurant en skewers – to more inven- to practice what he preaches tive creations – like their in the classroom. “My stufive cheese bomb and their dents will not have somesweet potato dumpling. body who just does research, To top it all off, they’re all which is really important to made from scratch. “So we stay on the cutting edge, but actually is doing things Courtesy/David’s Taphouse and Dumplings have a chef. Her name is Chef Tia,” Anderson explained. in practice and then able David’s Taphouse and Dumplings aims to create a family-friendly atmosphere while serving Toppling Goliath beer and tasty food.

“She’s from China, made to take that back into the While this restaurant is dumplings her whole life classroom to help facilitate and Dumplings discs. There are also the options of play- proud of its family-friend- like it’s in her blood. And learning,” Anderson said.

David’s Taphouse will be ing basketball on a full- ly options, they also con- she has a great background and (enjoys) taking a scienopen from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. sized basketball hoop or on sider their extensive beer tific approach to things, and on Sundays, Wednesdays a Pop-A-Shot that’s themed selection and their variety of she loves cooking.

And then and Thursdays.

On Fridays around Sue, their unforget- dumplings to be a couple of our other manager is a clasand Saturdays, they’ll be table six feet, 10 inches tall their most significant sellsically French-trained chef. open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Lego dinosaur. If that’s not ing points.

And so putting the traditionThen, on Mondays and Founded in Decorah, enough Legos, there’s also al Chinese with the classical Tuesdays, they’ll have their an area dedicated to Lego Iowa, Toppling Goliath construction with tables Brewing Co. is recognized French-trained chef, these ghost kitchen from 4-8 p.m., where food and drinks will and even a wall where these worldwide for its quality. dumplings are good.”

Anderson shared that one be available for pickup or building blocks can attach David’s Taphouse will excluof the biggest rewards he delivery. sively sell Toppling Goliath to it. has received from opening For more information, go The restaurant also con- beer, which was also the this establishment is like to davidstaphouse.com or tains a raised area that peo- inspiration for the establishteaching in that he has the follow them on Facebook, ple can reserve for private ment’s name that’s based on opportunity to watch peoInstagram, TikTok or events such as bachelorette the biblical story of David ple grow.

Anderson stated, Twitter. and Goliath. parties or birthday parties.

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The members then turned their attention to the appointment of Grace Bedford for an Associate Justice position. A science education and public administration major, Bedford was introduced by Chief Justice Parker Daniels, and after no questions or debate, Bedford was appointed by a vote of 9-0-1. Both appointees were then quickly sworn in simultaneously by Student Body President Samantha Bennett and recognized as official members of the Northern Iowa Student Government.

Following this, the members focused their attention on the noncontroversial docket of the night, consisting of two bills to be voted on. The first introduced Tanner Richards, a junior political communications major, to be elected as an at-large senator. He was

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The second bill was a contingency fund request of $500 for travel expenses by the Panther Tabletop Gaming Club for their trip to a national tournament in Las Vegas. The request was approved by a vote of 10-0-1.

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Rounding out the meeting, reports were given to the assembled students by members of the Board of Directors for the first time this semester.

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given to UNI fraternity and sorority members including the adoption of hazing, diversity and sexual assault statements. Joining virtually on Zoom, Director of First Year Students Bailey Klin k hammer broadly reported her progress with trying to make campus a more welcoming place for first year students. After these reports, the meeting swiftly adjourned.

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College students need mental breaks As I sit on my phone harvesting soybeans to make food for my cows, I take a look at the time and realize that it’s been 35 minutes since I last thought about anything but the game in my hand.

At first, I think, “Oh shoot, I should have been doing homework for the last half hour.” Then I click off my phone and wake my laptop back up to continue writing the paper due for sociology the next day.

I almost feel guilty indulging in simple, fun activities like an episode of “The Office,” a 20-minute nap or a trip to my virtual farm.

We spend so much time and energy during the day on things like school, work and social interaction that it’s sometimes hard to put our 24-hour cycles into perspective when it comes to what we “should be doing.”

What really are the determining factors when deciding what is the most pressing task at hand for the time being?

Due dates? Assignment length? Time of night? It may

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Students need to advocate for mental breaks and recognize that school work shouldn’t be an everyday habit.

be different for each person, but there are a few things that remain universal. One of these things is relaxation.

Throughout the day, we’re not given a whole lot of time to shut off our brains and simply exist, even for a moment.

We’re constantly bombarded with stimuli both within and outside of the classroom, no matter the time it is when wandering campus.

There are lectures to hear, notes to take, people to talk to, lights to see, words to read, music to listen to and so much

more that rip our attention away from simplicity. It can take a great deal of concentration to simply not concentrate on anything, even for a short period of time.

Up to this point, maybe it’s been assumed that the farming game I first mentioned could be considered a bad guy – a distraction. On the other hand, I see it as one of the good guys. Video and mobile games have been villainized over the past couple decades, but there are also ways to use them in a positive light people

need distractions.

In the same way that first graders need recess, college students and adults need a mental break from their everyday lives and business. That step away from “real life” helps to distract the mind from the stresses of school, work or otherwise.

I think it’s completely unfair that we’ve been shown that once you’re past a certain age, fun things are no longer a necessary break in the day but a pointless distraction that takes us away from what we

“should be doing.” In fact, it almost feels like high schoolers, college students and adults need it more than anyone.

Mental health activities are emphasized greatly in today’s society, but examples are given that have to do with exercise, meditation, reading and more.

But how come sitting down with a cherished TV show or calming game doesn’t count as a mental break?

There are so many different types of people in the world; there’s no way all of them will agree on what helps them step away.

Not everyone is able to shut their brain off well enough to meditate. Not everyone is physically able to go for a run. The world in general is becoming a more open, accepting and accessible place to people of different preferences and abilities. Mental wellness activities should follow suit.

While I can understand that not everything can be used as a break from stress and heavy mental workouts, I can personally attest to the fact that the little farm I keep in my pocket is my mental escape from the woes of everyday life. And no one can tell me otherwise.

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El mes de Oct. trae consigo cambios emocionantes y eventos festivos, como el cambio de colores de las hojas, el tiempo de suéteres y Halloween. Este año, esta lista también incluye la incorporación de un nuevo restaurante en Cedar Falls: David’s Taphouse and Dumplings.

Situado en la esquina de las calles West 1st y Washington, tienen previsto abrir oficialmente a finales de octubre o principios de Nov. Andy Anderson, profesor asociado de Gestión Empresarial en la Facultad de Negocios de UNI, creó este establecimiento. Anderson creció como un “niño del campo” en Boone, Iowa, y llegó a Cedar Falls para estudiar en UNI a principios de la década de los 2000.

Después de asistir a la escuela de posgrado en Inglaterra y vivir en China con su esposa Yi Cheng, regresó a UNI como miembro de la facultad en 2013. Aunque Anderson es profesor y empresario, también se mantiene ocupado con su pasión por la escalada, los

viajes y su familia.

Su mujer impulsó la idea de montar un negocio de dumplings, y su amor por este emblemático plato chino alimentó su sueño. Uno de los recuerdos favoritos de los dumpligs de Anderson fue durante el Año Nuevo chino en casa de los padres de su mujer.

“No sé lo que era,” dijo Anderson. “Las conchas estaban hechas a mano y enrolladas, y todos los rellenos estaban hechos a mano. Todo era perfecto y todo el mundo colaboraba. Casi me comí cincuenta dumplings ese día.”

Aunque David’s Taphouse and Dumplings lleva un par de años trabajando, el COVID-19 retrasó su progreso y provocó algunos problemas importantes. Anderson explicó: “La escasez y los problemas de la cadena de suministro derivados de COVID han sido todo un reto, así como encontrar suficientes trabajadores para los puestos adecuados.

Teníamos previsto abrir en julio, y probablemente abriremos la semana que viene o la siguiente.”

Sin embargo, estos retrasos no han impedido que Anderson y su equipo se

esfuercen por alcanzar su objetivo social último: crear un ambiente familiar que beneficie a la comunidad.

Como padre de tres niños pequeños, Anderson entiende la dificultad de encontrar opciones familiares para salir a cenar. David’s Taphouse and Dumplings se promociona a sí mismo como uno de los establecimientos más familiares de Cedar Falls, y hacen todo lo posible para apoyar esa idea.

Main Street es un lugar popular para los negocios, pero el estacionamiento puede ser una pesadilla. David’s Taphouse and Dumplings cuenta con un aparcamiento para que las familias puedan evitar la mayor parte del tráfico del centro con sus pequeños.

Su establecimiento también incluye muchas actividades para que disfrute toda la familia, y todos los juegos para niños son gratuitos. Hay un Connect Four gigante con discos personalizados de David’s Taphouse y Dumplings. También existe la opción de jugar al baloncesto en una canasta de tamaño natural o en un Pop-A-Shot cuya temática es Sue, su inolvidable dinosaurio de Lego de 1,80 metros de altura. Por si

no fueran suficientes Legos, también hay una zona dedicada a la construcción de Lego con mesas e incluso una pared en la que se pueden pegar estos bloques de construcción. El restaurante también cuenta con una zona elevada que la gente puede reservar para eventos privados, como despedidas de soltera o soltero y fiestas de cumpleaños.

Aunque este restaurante se enorgullece de sus opciones familiares, también consideran que su amplia selección de cerveza y su variedad de dumplings son sus puntos de venta más significativos.

Fundada en Decorah, Iowa, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. es reconocida mundialmente por su calidad. David’s Taphouse venderá exclusivamente la cerveza Toppling Goliath, en la que se ha inspirado el nombre del establecimiento, basado en la historia bíblica de David y Goliat.

Su menú, que incluye 14 dumplings diferentes, es otro motivo de entusiasmo para el público. El menú contiene artículos para todos, incluidos los vegetarianos y los veganos. Las opciones van desde lo tradicional – como su clásico dumpling chino y las

brochetas de pollo frito coreano- hasta creaciones más inventivas -como su bomba de cinco quesos y su dumpling de papa.

Por si fuera poco, todo está hecho desde cero. “Tenemos una chef. Se llama Chef Tia,” explicó Anderson. “Es china y ha hecho dumplings toda su vida, lo lleva en la sangre.

Tiene una gran experiencia y le gusta adoptar un enfoque científico de las cosas, y le encanta cocinar. Y nuestro otro director es un chef de formación clásica francesa. Y así, combinando la tradición china con la formación clásica francesa, estos dumplings son buenos.”

Anderson compartió que una de las mayores recompensas que ha recibido al abrir este establecimiento es la enseñanza, ya que tiene la oportunidad de ver crecer a la gente. Anderson declaró: “Ver crecer a nuestros empleados ha sido realmente especial.

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“Dune”is a grand disappointment

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As “Dune” hits theaters this past weekend, there are questions of there being a second “Dune” soon to start production; “Dune” is set to break pandemic box office records during opening weekend.

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Like humanity’s search for the missing link or the cure for cancer, movie studios have unsuccessfully tried and failed to adapt Frank Herbert’s daunting 1965 science fiction novel, which laid the framework for several subsequent entries in the genre such as “Star Wars” and “Blade Runner.”

Cult f ilm director Alejand ro Jodorowsk y tried in the early 1970s, but f inancial troubles stopped him from getting past pre-production, a story which has now become immortalized in the critically acclaimed 2013 documentar y “Jodorowsky’s Dune.” Over a decade later, David Lynch, armed with the mega millions of super-producer Dino De Laurentis, was utterly crushed by the weight of the material, which was forcibly squeezed into a two-hour runtime.

Years went on as names such as Ridley Scott and Peter Berg were attached to the project, but nothing ever came to fruition.

Now in 2021, it’s time for Denis Villeneuve – director of “Sicario,” “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049” – to attempt what has been thought to be impossible.

To prevent the mistake of Lynch’s adaptation, the 412-page novel has been split into two parts. Despite not bearing that moniker in the official title, the phrase “part one” does f lash underneath the main title in the opening sequence.

This comes as a warn-

ing to those expecting a complete narrative. Like “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” and “The Hunger Games: Mocking jay – Part 1,” “Dune” is here to establish the major events that will come in the sequel, which has yet to be officially confirmed. But rather than faring like those two examples, “Dune” falls more in

value out of every dollar within his budget.

With $165 million at his disposal, Villeneuve has crafted a universe of mythological proportions. From desert landscapes crawling with sandworms to interstellar cruisers, the scale that Villeneuve and cinematographer Greig Fraser work with is something to behold. Seeing this in

Soon, the family is ordered by the unseen Emperor to govern Arrakis, which overf lows with the precious mineral known as “spice.”

The natives of the planet called the Fremen, resent their colonial oppressors, a feeling that Paul slowly begins to understand. After imperial betrayal, Paul’s loyalty and place within the universe begin to be

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Director Denis Villeneuve is a French Canadian film maker releasing his 13th film this past weekend. He is a four time recipient of the Canadian Screen award for best direction.

line with “The Divergent Series: Allegiant,” which shuddered the series before the conclusion could be filmed.

Now, that’s not to say that “Dune” shares all the same qualities as that cinematic failure. Villeneuve is one of the most financially efficient directors working today, as he gets maximum

IMAX brings a reward worth far more than the ticket price.

But for all its grandiosit on a technical level, what’s at the heart and soul of “Dune” is shockingly small. Taking place in the year 10191, the story centers on Paul Atreides, prince of the great house who rules over Caladan.

tested as he is led down an unfamiliar path.

That plot description may be admittedly light, but a proper one would require much more precious margin space. Villeneuve (his first writing credit since coming to Hollywood) along with veteran Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts seem to have punted all the interesting mate-

rial for the latter edition.

What’s left is a shallow plot with dangling thoughts on colonialism, the chosen one and religious allegories. Ironically, the groundbreaking material within the novel has been mined so many times by other properties that this film adaptation feels like a carbon copy of others.

That feeling of emptiness stretches into the cast as well, despite it being filled with a roster of immense international talent. Boiling down to being described as space Jesus, the character of Paul Atreides is one of awkwardness and enlightenment. Timothée Chalamet is fitting in the role, working his gawky frame and soft voice past the limitations of the script.

Through no fault of their own, the rest of the cast aren’t able to shine as much as they should, with interesting actors such as Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skargård, Jason Momoan and Charlotte Rampling being brushed aside for umpteen amounts of landscape shots. At some point, those beautiful vistas begin to feel empty, as the human element has been restricted to a minimum.

Overall: 3/5 “Dune” is an odd case of style over substance, in that the substance is there but was intentionally left out for another time. It’s a gamble that may pay off once Part 2 is released, but until then it leaves this first part as a desert-sized disappointment.

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UNI’s Home Management House: more than just a classroom Editors Note: This article was published on Oct. 21, 1977. The Home Management House is now the Alumni House located on the northeast side of UNI’s campus by 23rd Street.

The Home Management House is the tall brick house on the northeast corner of the campus, and it is also called the Home Economics Lab. The course which utilizes the Home Management House is 31:172, but the Home Management House is more than a house or a course.

Dr. Barbara Pershing, director of the house and assistant professor in the Home Economics Department, says that the house is a very valuable teaching tool.

To the three girls that are living in the Home Management House, it is a tremendous experience.

Vocational Home Economics teaching majors are required to live in the house for nine weeks. Married students have the option tof taking another course. During the nine week period, the students completely share the responsibilities of running the house.

Usually there are three to eight girls in residence.

They each pay $200 for the nine weeks. The money goes entirely for food, entertaining, household supplies, and projects.

The students living in the house rotate the various household duties like managing, cooking, and housekeeping.

For the past nine weeks, the house has been occupied by three girls and a graduate assistant. They are receiving three hours of credit, but Cindy Reis, Diane Park and Nancy Waterman feel they are receiving much more than the credits in valuable experiences.

The girls said that it has been a summation of everything they have learned in their college courses. Pershing said, “It is an application of all the things they have learned.

We are trying to make it as relevant as possible.”

Diane, Cindy, and Nancy will enthusiastically agree that it is relevant. Because of their experiences in the house, they are looking forward to their upcoming student teaching experiences.

There are several requirements that must be met while living in the house. They must set up realistic budgets, ranging from low cost to liberal.

They must entertain at least once a week. They must have new flower arrangements weekly, using dried or fresh flowers. They must use all of the different appliances, and conduct consumer product comparisons. They are to use food guidelines from the USDA, and each group is involved in an improvement project.

Nancy Waterman said, “It’s not easy. It is work, and there is always something to do.”

Diane said that it has been valuable in learning about responsibilities. She said, “If you goof, it affects everyone else.”

It’s not all work, and they have a lot of fun, too. They have had a few flops to laugh about, they have shared a lot of ideas, and they said they have all gained weight. They even had a Tupperware Party!

Cindy Reis suggested that home ec teaching majors should plan to take the course the semester before they get married, because of the valuable experiences in running a home.

The house is furnished rather formally, but there is a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The girls have been adding a few new plants and are planning a macrame proj-

ect.

The house is also furnished with the very latest appliances, vacuum cleaners, and the major appliances are in consignment and replaced yearly.

Diane said they have learned a lot about consumer decision making and the differences in appliances. She added that they can see what a home needs and what it doesn’t need.

The girls have picked a favorite vacuum cleaner from the four and they think there are too many unnecessary buttons on the washer and dryer.

The three residents have clothing and textile or family life emphases, and the cooking has been the most challenging.

They have shared a lot of recipes and tried many cookbooks.

Their favorite dish is Cindy’s meringue shells with peaches and ice cream.

During their weekly entertaining, they have served dinRod Library / Courtesy Photo ners for friends, faculty mem- According to the Rod Library, this is an early photo of the Superintendents bers, and had a very special House taken between 1907 and 1915. It was built for the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. buffet for their parents.

All three girls had previously lived in the dorms, and found the first few weeks in the house to be really challenging. Their first night they had plumbing problems. Their microwave oven was out of KARLA DE BRUIN completed. The Office of order for a week, and recently Managing Editor Development and the UNI their steps were torn up and Foundation moved into the replaced.

According to Rod newly renamed building, the According to Pershing, “We Library’s university archives, Development House. are striving for good group livThe two departments relothe first superintendent to live ing. It’s a chance to experiin the house was James E. cated to the Commons 1994. ment.”

Robinson, who occupied the On Oct. 7, 1997, International Pershing said that many house from 1907 until retiring Services and the Admissions campuses have given up their in 1931. The following super- Office moved in. home management residences, In 2005, the two departintendent, E. E. Cole, lived and they now wish they hadn’t. in the house from 1931 until ments moved out of the buildShe feels they lost something 1953. He paid a rent of $50 a ing. In September the Office that was very valuable. month. Mr. Cole moved into of Alumni Relations and the Looking into the future of his own residence and the UNI Alumni Association the house, Pershing has plans to house was remodeled for the moved into the building that include as many students as posdepartment of home econom- is now known as the Alumni sible in the Home Management. ics. From 1953 to 1984 it was House.

For more information on the For more information used as the Home Economics Home Management House visit Laboratory. Students who on the Alumni House visit the the Rod Library webstie: scua. enrolled in this class would Rod Library webstie: scua. library.uni.edu/university-arlive in the house for a part of library.uni.edu/university-archives the semester, as detailed in chives the previous article.

In 1985, renovations were

The history of the Alumni House

Rod Library / Courtesy Photo

The north side of the Alumni House and garage in 1974.

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Panthers take down No. 6 Jackrabbits, 26-17 DEVON CANTY Sports Writer

The UNI football team bounced back in a big way last Saturday, notching a 26-17 win over FCS No. 6-ranked South Dakota State. The Panthers improve to 4-3 on the season and 2-2 in MVFC play after losing their last two matchups.

South Dakota States’ homecoming, also known as Hobo Day, brought a large crowd totaling over 16,000 fans, which was the fourth-largest in school history. Although the Jackrabbits were favored to win by almost two touchdowns, UNI got a great effort from some of their top playmakers and were able to pull off the upset in Brookings, S.D. The Panthers started off hot with a forced fumble by redshirt junior Korby Sander on the Jackrabbits’ first drive.

The fumble was recovered by UNI’s Bryce Flater, setting the Panthers up with great field position. UNI took the lead 7-0 off of a one-yard run by running back Bradrick Shaw.

South Dakota State responded

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The Panthers bounced back against South Dakota State after losing to South Dakota the week prior. They knocked off the Jackrabbits 26-17 on the road on Saturday.

with a touchdown of their own on their next possession, tying the game back up at 7-7. UNI scored again in the first quarter with a Matthew Cook 55-yard field goal, which hooked through the uprights and ricocheted off of the crossbar.

This was the longest field goal so far in his career, with his

previous career high being a 50-yarder during his freshman season against Iowa State. The Panthers led 10-7 after the first quarter.

The second quarter would be an eventful one as both teams continued to go back and forth. The Jackrabbits tied the game up at 10-10 with a field

goal of their own. However, the Panthers fought right back with a 40-yard bomb from quarterback Theo Day to big playmaker wideout Isaiah Weston.

He had a big game with four catches for 125 yards and his touchdown reception. UNI went into halftime up 20-10 after adding another field goal

from Cook to end the half.

The Panthers continued to add to their lead with yet another field goal from Cook, this time from 46 yards out. SDSU went on to score another touchdown in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough as the Panthers added another field goal to seal the game 26-17.

UNI relied heavily on their defense Saturday afternoon.

The Panthers have forced 18 turnovers for the season, only second to Campbell in all of FCS. UNI linebacker Alfonzo Lambert finished the game with 10 tackles with four of those being solo tackles. The Panthers also had three different players with one sack for the game.

The Panthers will host FCS No. 4-ranked Southern Illinois on Oct. 30, 2021 at 4 p.m. in the UNI-Dome. The Panthers have won four of the five last matchups against the Salukis. UNI fans are encouraged to wear all black, as the game will be a blackout. Fans unable to attend the game in person at the UNIDome will be able to access the game live on ESPN+.

VOLLEYBALL

UNI drops two on the road vs. Redbirds, Braves DAVID WARRINGTON

Sports Writer

This past weekend, the UNI volleyball team was on the road for a pair of matches, taking on Illinois State University (ISU) on Friday and Bradley on Saturday. The Panthers entered the weekend with a record of 8-13 on the season.

Despite some quality play and competitive sets, UNI couldn’t pull out either match, falling 3-0 and 3-2 respectively.

In the opening match of the weekend, the Panthers traveled to Redbird Arena in Normal, Ill. to take on the Illinois State Redbirds. The Redbirds entered the match with a record of 10-11 on the year.

The Redbirds started hot, taking four of the first five points in the opening set.

However, UNI responded well to take a 6-5 lead. The set went back-and-forth until, trailing

20-19, the Redbirds went on a 4-0 run and held on the rest of the way to take a 25-22 win in set one.

The second set was very much a set of runs. Every time the Panthers went on a mini-run, the Redbirds would respond with one of their own to pull even again. Unfortunately for the UNI, ISU would get the biggest run and the final run of the set, scoring 10 of the last 14 points to win the set, 25-21, and take a 2-0 lead in the match.

The Redbirds appeared poised to run away with the set, taking a 22-13 lead. However, the Panthers managed to go on a 5-0 run to inch closer at 22-18. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough as ISU won the set, 25-19. Despite being competitive in every set, UNI lost the match 3-0.

For their second matchup of the weekend, the Panther

women stayed in Illinois, traveling to Peoria’s Renaissance Coliseum to take on the Bradley Braves. The Braves entered the match with a record of 10-11 on the season.

The first set was touch-andgo, with neither team being able to pull away. The Braves managed to pull off the final run of the game, taking nine of the last 11 points to win the first set 25-18. In the second set, UNI started with a slight lead, 6-3. It was at this point that Bradley went on an 11-0 run that two Panther timeouts were unable to stop. The Braves hung on the rest of the way, taking a 2-0 match lead with a 25-16 win in the set.

With no room for error, UNI had a dominant third set. They scored 20 of the last 23 to win the set 25-9.

The Panthers again managed to pull away in the fourth set, taking a 24-14 lead. The

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UNI battled through two hard-fought volleyball games over the weekend but fell to Illinois State and Bradley in the end.

Braves gave UNI some late trouble, scoring five in a row before the Panthers finally scored the winning point, taking a 25-19 fourth set win to force a fifth and decisive set.

The fifth and final set was another competitive one, but UNI couldn’t recover from a

6-0 Bradley run, losing the final set 15-13, and the match 3-2.

With the losses, the Panthers fall to 8-15 on the season. UNI will be back in action this Friday, Oct. 29, traveling to Des Moines to take on the Drake Bulldogs.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Panthers win home closer against Salukis, 3-1 DREW HILL

Sports Writer

The UNI women’s soccer team played in Cedar Falls for their last home game of the regular season against the Southern Illinois Salukis. UNI came into the game at 5-8-2 while Southern Illinois had a record of 0-13-1. The Panthers

won the pivotal game by the score of 3-1 to move to fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings, guaranteeing them a spot in the six-team conference tournament. They only have one game left in conference play and are two games ahead of the seventh-place team.

Ashley Harrington got the

game going for the Panther women with a goal in the ninth minute of action, off of an assist from UNI’s Lily Caso. Just before the end of the first half, Sandra Thiman tacked on her first of two goals on a penalty kick to put UNI ahead 2-0 in the 43rd minute. It was the first made penalty kick of her career.

Southern Illinois brought

the game back within one goal in the 66th minute of the game with a penalty kick from Christy Murauskis. UNI held on to the one-goal lead until the 81st minute, when Thiman knocked in her second goal off an assist from Harrington. The Panthers kept two Southern Illinois corner kicks out in the final moments to seal the game

at 3-1. UNI had 14 shots in the game, which was nine more than five from Southern Illinois.

UNI also had nine corner kicks.

UNI next plays against in-state rival Drake at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Bulldogs are seventh in the conference standings and need a win to have a chance at the MVC tournament.

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