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Opinion Columnist Dani Goedken argues against defunding Planned Parenthood.
The Cayman Islands Classic is canceled due to changes in NCAA season.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony holds virtual concert “Celebrating Beethoven.”
UNI community marches for justice ANNA ALLDREDGE Staff Writer
On Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. UNI students, faculty and community members gathered at 3025 S Main Street in Cedar Falls to begin “A March for Justice.” The event was organized by Cedar Valley Black Lives Matter, a predominantly student-led group which was recently launched. After opening remarks by student leaders, protesters flooded Main Street and marched to the intersection of University and Main. Here, student leaders and Black students spoke on their experiences being Black in America. Cries of “No justice, no peace,” “Say her name: Breonna Taylor” and “These racist cops have got to go” echoed through the streets. The protesters’ final destination was Cedar Falls City Hall, nearly two miles from where the march began, where organizers presented a list of demands for the Cedar Falls City Council. These included the decriminalization of marijuana, the creation of a citizen’s community review board to
review misconduct and bias claims made against police officers, the firing of officers accused of domestic violence and excessive use of force, the abolishment of paid administrative leave for officers under investigation and transparency and accountability for the city’s police budget. Cedar Valley BLM coordinators also demanded that the City Council state a public apology on the racist history of the city, as they believe denouncement of its racist past is necessary if Cedar Falls ever intends to be a safe and welcoming community for people of color. After several speeches from march attendees, protesters marched back down University and ended the march where it began. Max Tensen, senior secondary math education major, was one of the major organizers of the event. He said his goal in organizing the march was “to put people together and uplift Black voices.” “As a white person, I know it’s not necessarily my place to be a leader, especially in this movement that is not about white people, but I
recognize that I’m involved in NISG, and I have built pretty good connections all across the university in multiple capacities,” he said. “I knew I was pretty far-reaching and I could utilize that.” Reflecting on the march after the fact, Tensen was pleased with the turnout. “I don’t think any of us expected it to be this big,” he said. “There were students; there were community members; there were professors; there were faculty and there were just families that walked out of their house and participated.” Though the march remained peaceful, opposition to the march was also evident. “Unfortunately, there were some aggressors: folks with Confederate f lags yelling racial slurs at our protesters. So, in that capacity, it’s disappointing,” Tensen said. “But part of the reason we do these protests is to draw attention to that. Like, this is a real, actual thing. Racism is not dead, it is still very much alive, and it’s here and existing in the Cedar Falls area.” See BLM MARCH, page 2
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Cedar Valley Black Lives Matter lead members of the UNI community in “A March for Justice.”
COVID-19 on campus ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor
Cases of COVID-19 at UNI have remained both fairly low and relatively consistent over the last few weeks, according to information released Friday by the UNI Student Health Center. This week’s seven positive cases as reported by the Student Health Center and ten positive self-reported cases represent a very slight decrease from the previous week, in which 11 cases were reported both through the Student Health Center and through the Panther Health Survey self-report. Self-reported cases may also be counted in the Student Health Center weekly totals
and therefore, the numbers cannot be combined for a grand total. During the period from Sept. 28-Oct. 1, one UNI employee self-reported a positive test of COVID-19. The other nine self-reported cases came from UNI students. As previously reported in the Northern Iowan, adjusted guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) now requires individuals exposed to COVID-19 to quarantine only if both parties were not wearing a mask during the time of exposure. UNI is now following this change in regulations as well, which may contribute to differences in quarantine and isolation numbers as reported by the Department of Residence. KARLA DEBRUIN/Northern Iowan
This graphic depicts UNI’s COVID-19 positivity rate since the begining of the semester as well as other statistics regarding COVID-19 on campus.
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After 18 months of discussion and anticipation, parking changes, including the addition of paid parking options, have finally arrived on College Hill. As of Thursday, Oct. 1, parking in the 22nd Street W. Lot, located behind Sidecar Coffee and Octopus Bar, and the 22nd Street E-S Lot, located behind Little Bigs and Social House, requires a $.50 hourly fee
(with a $3-per day maximum) between the hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayFriday. Previously, the 22nd Street W. Lot had been a two-hour free parking lot, while the 22nd Street E-S Lot had been a metered lot. Now, both lots follow the same pay-per-plate fee structure using “smart” parking payment options. According to a Sept. 18 press release from the City of Cedar Falls, users may either pay using the available pay stations or a free mobile app called
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Park Smarter. The app allows users to extend parking hours from their phone. Free 15 minute, one hour and two hour parking options continue to be available in the College Hill area; all street parking and some smaller lots will remain free. Some of these lots will allow for overnight parking with a maximum time limit of 24 hours. The update follows a parking survey that was conducted by the College Hill Partnership, the City of Cedar Falls and UNI in
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2019. National consulting firm WGI conducted surveys, took parking counts several times a day to assess the need for parking, interviewed individual stakeholders and held a public meeting to solicit opinion on parking changes for both downtown Cedar Falls and the College Hill district. After WGI conducted their research of the area, they took the recommendations to the Cedar Falls City Council. The council approved the recommendations for downtown Cedar Falls on Feb. 18, 2019 and for College Hill on Aug. 5, 2019. The College Hill Partnership and the City began preparing for the changes in Feb. 2020, but implemention was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Oct. 1, the changes are in effect. The goal of the shift to paid parking options on College Hill was “to allow for f lexible, longer-term parking options for visitors to the area,” according to the press release. Kathryn Sogard, the executive director for the College Hill Partnership, said, “We know that change takes a little time to adapt to, but we trust the data, and the public input that
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One of the new Pay Station Smart Meters, which patrons can now use in the College Hill area.
was provided to the consultants and City Council that spurred these changes.” She said the parking fee will go towards improving the parking lots and to pay city employees to monitor the lots. For more information on College Hill parking options, including a map of paid and free parking areas, visit http://www.cedarfalls. c o m /14 9 3/C ol le g e - H i l l Parking.
Acclaimed author gives virtual Hearst Lecture On Thursday, Oct. 1, UNI’s Department of Languages and Literatures hosted critically acclaimed author Luis Alberto Urrea as part of their 2019-2020 Hearst Lecture Series focused on borders and border crossing. Urrea, born in Tijuana, Mexico and raised along the U.S.-Mexico border, has a long list of accolades. He has
written 17 books, is a member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He spoke to UNI students about his life in Mexico and the U.S., the many borders that exist for him as a writer and a teacher and more. “I think we’re all chameleons,” said Urrea. “We all change color and tone to get by, which ended up being a great gift to me as a writer… I ended up feeling a great kinship with people, because I understood what it felt like
to sort of be left out.” Urrea spoke about his experience as a missionary in his hometown of Tijuana, and how it was the “nugget of his writing life.” His understanding of both the Spanish language and life in Tijuana allowed him to make deep connections with the locals, and it was this experience that inspired him to write various bestselling novels, such as “Across the Wire,” “Tijuana Book of the Dead,” “By the Lake of Sleeping Children” and more.
Urrea crosses not only geographical borders, but literary borders too. Although he is perhaps best known for his books about the U.S.Mexico border, he has also won an Edgar Award for best short story from the Mystery Writers of America. He cites his background growing up in a working-class family as one of the reasons he is able to do this. “When I wanted to be a writer, I thought that it was like being a plumber, or being a journeyman, a
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Show your support in protests
TYLER MONTGOMERY
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Last week, I was asked to attend a Black Lives Matter rally that was happening on Oct. 1 by a fellow classmate. Upon arrival, one thought hit me: how small everything really is. Over 100 people showed up, which can be seen as a positive, but where was the rest of the UNI body? I think we need to stop using the word “family” to describe our campus. Our campus clearly isn’t a family. This idea will only promote those who stay in line and can provide the university with “good” talking points and any criticisms are just ignored. Human rights are something that encapsulates everything. It goes beyond the physical, and yet everyone treats it as if they are bigger than it. They treat social/racial issues like little issues to be brushed off. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic will keep people indoors. Those with concerning health issues should
stay indoors. Those who do not or are not around those they could infect should be out when your fellow humans need you. The second most shocking thing was no UNI professors were at the rally. Sure, maybe I didn’t recognize them, but without support from our professors, why should we care? They could easily help advise the next generation, and yet those doors seem
shut. Yes, they do have a lot of work on their plates, along with outside stress; we all do. Still, everyone should attempt to peacefully protest when they can. It will also open their eyes. Marching down Main Street, two men wearing confederate flag jackets started shouting slurs at the group. Watching a rally on YouTube is one thing, but actually seeing the racism
DANI GOEDKEN Opinion Columnist For years the debate has been to keep Planned Parenthood running or to shut it down. They perform too many abortions is the common argument, but we fail to acknowledge the good that they do as well. Planned Parenthood must remain open if people truly believe in bettering the lives of youth and parents. One hundred and four years ago, Planned Parenthood opened, and according to their website they were founded on the idea that women should have information and care they need to live “strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams.” Today they still hold many of those same principles. They are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education and information to millions of women, men and young people worldwide. In those 104 years they
have become the most trusted provider of reproductive health care. One in five American women have chosen them for health care at least once in their life according to their website. They have more than 600 health centers, which provide people with mostly preventative care, including preventing unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of STIs through testing and treatment and screenings for cervical and other cancers. Not only do they provide healthcare, but they also are an education center providing the community with sex education programs, resources and tools that help them to establish healthy relationships, and lead to healthier lives. In all levels of government, with the support of 12 million activists, supporters and donors nationwide, Planned Parenthood has been an advocate for women’s reproductive health. This advocacy is enabling people to have access to comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, education and information. This in turns allows individuals to prevent unintended preg-
nancies through access to affordable contraception and protects the health of young people. Their work has not stopped within US borders. Planned Parenthood works with local partners in Africa and Latin America to help increase the access to healthcare and education. They nurture local leadership, foster sustainable health and education programs, provide financial grants and funding for family planning services and fight for legal, social and political improvements in communities around the world according to their website. Planned Parenthood is criticized for providing abortions, but their numbers show that that is the least common thing that they do. In their 2018-2019 annual report they had 2.4 million patients. They provided 4,960,598 STI tests and treatment, 2,556,413 birth control services, 520,710 breast exams and pap tests and reached 1.2 million people through education. The amount of abortions was 332,757, only around 25% of the people they helped. Looking at the statistics and the good that they do
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The Cedar Valley community marches on Main Street holding signs in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
is a game-changer. If it can change one person, it can change others as well. How do we get people of all ages to attend rallies? One way is hitting their interests; take the UNI Film Appreciation Club for example. Looking at the Facebook page, I don’t see much film diversity being shown. I see a lot of films made by white males being played, and they do not have anything to do
with current events. When Breonna Taylor died, the film “Do the Right Thing” a film by Spike Lee, should have been put on the schedule. Even though it’s three decades old, it’s still relevant in today’s world. “Children of Men” should also be shown, “Lady of a Portrait on Fire,” “Queen & Slim” and the list goes on and on. Saying that your personal life and politics do not mix is bad philosophy. We all need breaks, but taking extended periods of time will not help anything. You can educate yourself while relaxing from the happenings around you. It would seem that there is a communication problem. We do not see those we call our mentors out fighting peacefully with us, the campus seems to ignore problems, and instead of communicating with others about the problem, we tend to just take breaks to escape the world. The problems of racial issues aren’t going to magically go away. It’s going to take time and the effort of all of us to squash it.
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Opinion Columnist Dani Goedken expresses the importance of keeping funds in place for Planned Parenthood.
it hard to understand why people are so excited to shut them down. If you say you are pro-life then work on
ending abortion and stay away from programs that are promoting healthy lives and keeping people safe.
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WCF Symphony celebrates Beethoven with virtual concert KAYLA LAWRENCE Staff Writer
For those classical music lovers who thought being able to attend a concert in 2020 was nothing but a pipe dream, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony did everything in their power to create an affordable and accessible concert experience for their audience. The WCF Symphony concert Saturday, Oct. 3 debuted on YouTube at 7 p.m. The concert, titled “Celebrating Beethoven,” brought an end to their Beethoven 250 week, in which they celebrated the composer’s 250th birthday. Throughout the week, the WCF Symphony held various events hosted on Facebook, YouTube and radio that, like the concert, allowed their audience to attend virtually. These events like the behind-the-scenes of the concert, and “Radio Hour: Interpreting Beethoven,” were well thought out to allow for audience engagement and participation, resulting in successful and fun times. Virtual doesn’t mean boring or second-rate, and the WCF Symphony BLM March
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Freshman biology and biochemistry major Salima Diallo, who was involved in the march, said she was happy with how protestors remained peaceful in spite of those trying to incite violence. Though Thursday’s march focused on the greater Cedar Valley area, UNI students have spoken out in recent months against injustices they feel the school has perpetrated against Black students and students of color. Sophomore psychology major Nawal Rai said that he feels UNI is “definitely lacking on a lot of things” in relation to racial justice issues. “I think they try, but I don’t think they try enough to make students of color feel included. I personally don’t feel included in a lot of things here at UNI,” he said. “I feel like most of what (the university) puts out is mostly just a formality.” Diallo agreed with this sentiment. “The school uses social media to claim (they) support the Black Lives Matter movement and diversity in their student body,” she said. “They’re just using social media to put themselves out
certainly proved that. By going out of their way to smartly utilize their technology, the audience for the concert had the added benefit of being able to talk during the performance. While this is usually a big concert etiquette no-no as it is disruptive, the performance for last night’s concert was actually filmed “live to tape.” This means the symphony performed on stage without an audience while complying with COVID-19 guidelines, and then the video was later cleaned up, edited and streamed live on YouTube the night of the concert. This resulted in a seamless concert debut with clear professional sound, close up changing visuals and intermittent talking points that were engaging and personable. It was not just the regular attendees who were able to enjoy the music as a member of the audience; the musicians, camera crew and conductor filled the virtual seats to their own performance. Jason Weinberger, the WCF Symphony’s artistic director and conductor, took this as an opportunity to open a chat box there like they care when they actually don’t do anything about it.” Diallo and Rai also noted that UNI does not denounce or remove racist comments on their social media pages. Tensen said he feels that the university is “wary to come out and fully support us and march with us” for fear of angering conservative donors. “I need you out here with us,” he said, appealing to the predominantly white student body. “I need you in the streets. I need you having conversations with your family members and friends. I need you to do something to fight for racial justice every single day.” Diallo also called upon white students and community members to “use your privilege, because you have more than me.” “I don’t have much privilege here right now. I’m a Black woman of color; cops are scared of me, and I’m in a white-majority school,” she said. “Yes, Black people can do a lot, but there aren’t a lot of us on campus, and we can’t speak up for ourselves all the time. If we don’t have many white people out here trying to use their privilege to help us out, nobody’s going to hear us.” Rai added that the first
beside the livestream and respond to any audience questions or comments. The official account for the symphony itself also took part. They tag teamed responses to enthusiastic audience members, explaining the concept of “live to tape,” expressing excitement for the rest of the concert season and rejoicing when over 100 people tuned in to watch. Though nothing can quite compare to the feeling of the live, in-person concert experience, the WCF Symphony, Gallagher Bluedorn team, Cedar Falls cable Channel 15 camera crew and the Iowa Public Radio put their all into producing the next best thing for their audience. If you asked Weinberger what he thought about the production of their opening concert to the season, he would express the same. “This pandemic has turned the performing arts upside down,” Weinberger said. “The fact that we are able to present this program to you is a product of the remarkable work of our staff, partners, volunteers and musicians!”
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The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony held the final virtual concert in their “Beethoven 250 week” on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
The concert will remain or learn more, visit their up on the WCF Symphony website at wcfsymphony. YouTube channel indefi- org. nitely, along with past and future events. To donate
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Many people partook in a Black Lives Matter march on Main Street Cedar Falls on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.
step for white citizens involves education. “Recognize your privilege based on your identity,” he said. “We need to start educating ourselves not just on
the Black Lives Matter movement, but also on the racist history of America. I think it comes down to having an open mind and having compassion for other people.”
For more information or to learn how to get involved in future events, follow @ CedarValleyBLM on Twitter or Instagram.
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School of Music holds virtual strings workshop AASHITA VADHERA
Staff Writer
This year’s All-State competition may not be having their festival, but the competition is very much alive. The UNI School of Music held a virtual workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3 for string players to help prepare for the competition. They made the most out of Zoom and even though it may not have been the best way to hold this workshop, it was the most effective way to do so given the current situation. Over 40 students attended this workshop, and they were all split into groups according to their instrument with a UNI professor. The professor gave them a onehour lesson about preparations for the competition in a unique setting on Zoom where the professor and the students were both playing
with only the professors mic on. Following the lesson, the students were ushered back to the main room of the meeting where they were given a brief about the new guidelines of the competition, which now includes creating an audition video. Dr. Steve Sang Koh, assistant professor of Violin and Dr. Alex Pershoinin, professor of bass, ran down the list and helped students learn the do’s and don’ts on how to create a good audition video. They talked a lot about what the students should do to be able to create a video and what softwares, equipment and techniques should be used. The actual festival may have been canceled, but students still have the opportunity to audition. Those who are accepted will still be given recognition as All Staters.
Aashita Vadhera/Northern Iowan The UNI School of Music presented its annual workshop for high school string players.
“I think it is great that they are still giving people the opportunity to have an audition,” said Julia Bullard, instructor of viola at UNI. “To have that experience and be recognized for the hard work everybody’s putting in on learning all of this music.” The students were informed about what they must do in order to create a
video that helps them create the best performance that does not diminish their playing. The floor was also open to students to get their own questions answered. These questions ranged from the video all the way up to the means through which the winners would be released. The session ended with Dr.
Erik Rohde giving the students access to video lessons that the school of music had created for each instrument to help them through this difficult time. The School of Music, and especially UNI’s orchestra under the guidance of their new director of orchestral studies, Dr. Rohde, has been making a lot of progression towards going digital. Just last week they had their live virtual scholarship benefit. There is a lot of support for Dr. Rohde who, according to Julia Bullard, professor of viola, is beloved by the students and has been coming up with new and interesting things for the orchestra to play. “I think all of our students, everyone thinks that they have won the lottery,” said Bullard.
Film review: stars shine in “Boys in the Band” HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic
Back in 1968, playwright Matt Crowley shocked the world by penning a stage production solely comprised of gay men and their repressed feelings. The spiteful language and harsh authentic look at gay life were too much for “polite society” at the time. The production played off-Broadway for a few years before closing in 1970. Right before he directed “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” William Friedkin gave the play new life by adapting it for the screen the same year it closed. Finally, in 2018, the play was given its proper due with a Broadway revival directed by Joe Mantello and starring an all out-gay cast, most notably Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory”), Zachary Quinto (Spock from the modern “Star Trek” franchise) and Matt Bomer. Now in 2020, history has repeated itself as Mantello and co. have regrouped for another screen adaptation, this time for producer Ryan Murphy at Netflix. “The Boys in the Band” opens in 1968 New York. Seven gay friends are soon to be gathered for the birthday of one of their own. We get to know each of them over the first half-hour as they prepare for the party. The host, Michael, is a so-so writer with a drinking and money problem that he can’t let go of. Michael’s
Tribune News Service Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film “Boys in the Band.”
good friend (and old flame) Donald comes into town hot off a session with his analyst that made him confront the shame he feels as a gay man. Larry is the group flirt as he refuses to be wholly committed to one man, which often puts him at odds with his lover Hank, who recently left his wife for Larry. Then there’s Emery, the comedic relief of the group who isn’t afraid to show off who he is. There’s also Bernard, the only black member of the group who’s still wrestling with both his racial and sexual identity. Finally, the birthday boy himself is Harold, a Jew who always arrives late and knows exactly what to say to get under someone’s skin. But wait, there’s one more guest at this little shindig. Michael’s old college room-
mate, Alan, is in town under mysterious circumstances and must see him right away. Michael isn’t 100 percent out of the closet to Alan, mostly because Alan is as straight as an arrow and about as open-minded as the rest of 1960s America. The party kicks off great as the friends reminisce on old times. These are the moments when the acting troupe shines, especially Robin de Jesus as Emery and Parsons as Michael. Crowley’s original dialogue is lifted right from the stage to the screen with pure elegance. The one-liners and zingers, which are often playfully vulgar, are still eye-opening fifty years later. It’s both happy and sad to see this material continue to be relevant after so many decades.
However, things get icy when Alan shows up. Harold hasn’t arrived and everyone still has their social masks on. Alan doesn’t fully comprehend what he has barged in on as Michael tries to quell the flamboyancy. Director Mantello grinds everything to a halt once Alan walks through the door. Almost as if this was a horror movie, a deep feeling of suspenseful dread fills the atmosphere. Like all good suspense, a needle eventually drops and things quickly get messy. The language turns from sarcastic to hateful as old secrets and dark truths bubble up to the surface after years of being buried. Parsons still takes the cake with his exceptional lead performance. Harold remarks that when Michael drinks, “he’s lethal.” Parsons
is indeed lethal once things get serious as he ditches his sitcom roots and delivers a much more bullying persona. Quinto is also great as Harold. Usually sitting in the corner with his humongous tinted sunglasses, he delivers line after line with stinging fervor. “The Boys in the Band” can feel a bit too stagy at times, which is to be expected. Long speeches and heartfelt moments that work well on the stage sometimes come off as schmaltzy on the screen. But Mantello does incredible work despite only directing one other film in 1997. His excellent blocking of the apartment setting is second to none as it allows for swift camera movements that capture every moment. Cinematographer Bill Pope does well to preserve that same stage energy with numerous long takes and great lighting of the wonderful set by production designer Judy Becker. Overall: 4/5 “The Boys in the Band” is an astounding stageto-screen adaptation that remains relevant in its messaging and entertaining in its story. The cast is top-notch and Joe Mantello proves he still has the directing chops. Unfortunately, Matt Crowley died from a heart attack in March before the film was finished. Despite being gone from this physical world, he still lives on within this excellent production.
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Cayman Islands Classic cancelled for 2020-21 COLIN HORNING
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One of the most prestigious pre-season basketball tournaments has been cancelled for the 2020-21 men’s basketball season. The Cayman Islands Classic, scheduled to take place from Nov. 23-25, has been postponed until 2021. The eightteam tournament had a field including Northern Iowa, Western Kentucky, Nevada, Ole Miss, Oregon State, La Salle, Kansas State and Miami. The tournament was scheduled to be played at the John Gray Gymnasium located at Georgetown, Grand Cayman. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA has been forced to change the start date of the 2020-21 college basketball season, along with
reducing the number of games that each team will play this season. The start of the men’s basketball season is now scheduled on Nov. 25, while it was initially supposed to begin on Nov. 10. The Cayman Islands Classic was initially planned to be relocated to Niceville, FL on the campus of Northwest Florida State College it was announced back in July of this year. However, the eventual decision of the NCAA to change the entire schedule of the 2020-21 men’s basketball season ultimately led to the decision of the tournament’s cancellation. Chief Executive Officer for Cayman Sports LTD Joe Wright said in a statement: “Unfortunately, we had to cancel the tournament because of several variables including the
COVID-19 pandemic. We are disappointed because we had an incredible lineup and we were excited to watch these talented teams compete. We look forward to welcoming teams back to the Cayman Islands in 2021.” Preseason tournaments such as the Cayman Islands Classic, Maui Invitational and Battle for Atlantis often serve as a way for teams to bolster their non-conference schedule, which can be extremely important come Selection Sunday for March Madness. The selection committee will oftentimes look at the strength of the opponents that a team played outside of their conference schedule, and this can potentially make or break a team’s tournament chances. A mid-major school like Northern Iowa especial-
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The Cayman Islands Classic preseason basketball tournament has been cancelled for the upcoming college basketball season due to the NCAA’s decision to alter the start date of the season.
ly stands to gain from these tournaments, since most of their non-conference schedule is against inferior opponents that will do little to help build their tournament resume. The loss of a pre-
season tournament such as this one will hamper UNI’s chances of building a strong tournament resume and will make the conference slate of games extremely competitive and important.
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Sept. 30, 2006: Panthers give ISU all they can handle DAVID WARRINGTON Sports Writer
On Sept. 30, 2006, The Northern Iowa Panthers traveled to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa for a matchup with the Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones participate in NCAA Division 1-AA, one level higher than the Panthers. It was a warm evening in Ames, with the temperature reading 75 degrees at kickoff, but also windy, with gusts ranging from 20-25 miles per hour throughout the night. It would be a big test for the Panthers to take on a bigger school, and over 55,000 fans were in attendance to watch it take place. Iowa State won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff of the game. They set the tone early, putting together a 14-play, 80-yard drive that was capped off when fullback Ryan Kock ran in a touchdown from one yard out, giving the Cyclones an early 7-0 lead. Not to be outdone, the Panthers responded by putting together a 14-play drive of their own, resulting in quarterback Eric Sanders finding wide receiver James Lindgren for an eight-yard touchdown. This would tie the game at 7-7 going into the second quarter. The Cyclones ensuing drive started well enough when they converted on 3rd and 4 for a fresh set of downs. However, on the next play UNI cornerback Dre Dokes would intercept a pass and return it 46-yards for a Panther touchUNI Athletics down, giving them their first Top: Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer tries to escape the Panther lead of the night, 14-7. The defense. Bottom: UNI kicker Brian Wingert reacts to missing the potential game- Panther defense shut down the Cyclone offense, recording winning field goal against Iowa State on Sept. 30, 2006.
two sacks on the ensuing possession and getting the ball right back to the UNI offense. Northern Iowa drove down the field once again, finding the end zone via a five-yard run from running back Corey Lewis. This gave the Panthers a 21-7 lead that they would take into halftime. UNI got the ball to begin the second half, but their drive stalled out just shy of midfield and they had to punt it away. Both teams traded punts until the Cyclones managed to put together another scoring drive late in the third quarter. Quarterback Bret Meyer found wide receiver Todd Blythe for a 22-yard touchdown to draw the Cyclones within seven points going into the fourth quarter. To begin the fourth quarter, the Panthers had the ball, but once again they stalled out and were forced to punt. Punter Adam Kos sent away a punt that was fielded by wide receiver Ryan Baum at the 35-yard-line. Baum managed to return the punt the full 65 yards for an Iowa State touchdown. This special teams gaffe by the Panthers tied the game at 21-21. The Northern Iowa offense finally got some momentum going on the ensuing possession. They came up short of the end zone, but Kicker Brian Wingert knocked in a 43-yard field goal, giving the lead back to the Panthers. The UNI defense forced a fumble on the next possession, and the offense got into field goal range once again. Wingert knocked in another clutch field goal, this time from 32 yards to give the Panthers a 27-21 lead. Late in the fourth quar-
ter, the Cyclones knew this was their last chance. They came out swinging, and a couple big plays combined with some Northern Iowa penalties resulted in a quick, 74 yard drive. Iowa State finished off the drive when Meyer connected with wide receiver Jon Davis for a 16-yard touchdown. The extra point gave the Cyclones a 28-27 lead with just one minute left to play. The Panthers quickly drove down the field, getting to the Iowa State 42-yard line. With just six seconds left on the clock, Wingert had a chance to make his third field goal of the night and be the hero. The 51-yard try had a chance, but missed wide right, and the Cyclones came out on top 28-27. Despite the loss, it was still a good game for the Panthers, who on paper should have been very outmatched. Quarterback Eric Sanders completed 23 of 29 pass attempts for 158 yards and one touchdown, while also not throwing an interception. Running back Corey Lewis led the rushing attack, carrying the ball 19 times for 88 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver James Lindgren was the leading receiver, catching the ball seven times for 73 yards and a score. Linebacker Brannon Carter led the defense, finishing with nine tackles, including one for a loss. Kicker Brian Wingert, while unfortunately missing what would’ve been the game winner, kept the Panthers alive with two clutch field goals in the fourth quarter. With the loss, the Panthers fell to 2-3 on the season.
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2020 Election
Election season is upon us, and early voting begins on the UNI campus this week in the UNI-Dome. Anyone registered to vote in Black Hawk County may cast a ballot in the UNI-Dome Tuesday, Oct. 6Saturday, Oct. 10. For specific poll times and more information, visit https://www. co.black-hawk.ia.us/211/Current-Elections. The Northern Iowan compiled some basic information about the platforms of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, as well as for Iowa’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress who are up for election. Visit candidate and party websites for more detailed information, and make a plan to vote this fall!
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