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Teachers offer advice at SEECA panel COLBY WEBER Staff Writer
During the Student Elementary and Early Childhood Association (SEECA) Classroom Teacher Panel on Nov. 19 in Schindler Education Center, six teachers shared their classroom
experiences. The panel included several local teachers along with two teachers joining via a Zoom call from Texas and Alabama. By sharing their successes and failures, the panel hoped to prepare students for their future careers. Kindergarten teacher
Amanda Krambeer emphasized the importance of going with the flow while being a teacher. “The hardest part is when you think you’ve got the whole entire class under control, there’s always that one guy,” said Krambeer. “You don’t know how to get to
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that one child, so you have to adapt and be flexible. You have to be okay with that. Make sure that you don’t let your own emotions play into it. That tends to be the big thing. When your emotions get up to here, the kid’s emotions are going to double that.” Before going into education jobs, there are several things that the panelists wished they would have known. Music teacher Carol Edgar, who has taught a multitude of grades throughout her career, wished that she had received more training on interacting with parents. Third-grade teacher Katie Busch didn’t know what things she needed to collect data on and she gathered more than what was necessary. “It’s okay to make mistakes and ask for help,” said preschool teacher Abi Nicholson. “I had never had that experience of a first-year
teacher. Make sure to ask for help and get resources. Every year is something new. You don’t have to do it alone.” Although teaching has its fair share of challenges, there are still many things that the panelists found rewarding about their jobs. Watching the kids grow and establishing relationships with them is a fulfilling process for seventh-grade teacher Heather Hurt. Busch enjoys seeing those “lightbulb moments” where students begin to understand a concept. In a similar vein, Edgar wants her students to grow in confidence during the teaching process. To get to these rewarding aspects, future teachers will have to get hired first. The interview process can be difficult and the panelists offered some advice in this regard. See SEECA, page 2
Panthers get a ‘Taste of Culture’ SOFIA LEGASPI
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T he O f f ice of International Programs and International Students and Scholars Office hosted “A Taste of Culture” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 in the Maucker Union ballrooms. International students represented over 35 different cultures at the event. Attendees were able to visit
tables set up around the room, each showcasing a different country, as well as enter to win door prizes. As they watched cultural showcases that included a bagpipes performance, a set by the UNI International Dance Theatre (IDT) Dance Company and lessons from the UNI Ukulele Club, those in attendance enjoyed refreshments from countries such as Germany, China, India and more.
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CIEP panel brews up conversation EMMA’LE MAAS Staff Writer
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Cultural and Intensive English Program (CIEP) held a Coffee Hour and Information Panel in Rod Library. The CIEP is an on-campus program that teaches both international and domestic students
English and celebrates their native cultures while integ rating them into American culture through activities and events. For Tuesday’s panel, students from Saudi Arabia, China and India spoke about their lives and countries. Coffee cake and coffee were served to everyone who attended. Each of the student
panelists focused on certain parts of their culture, ranging from India’s Chand Baori and Saudi Arabia’s Winter Wonderland theme park to China’s rigorous gaokao exam. Yogini Nawale, an international student from the Mumbai area, emphasized the history of her country and its extravagant landmarks. “Many of you know the Taj Mahal in India,” she said. “It’s so much more than that. There are so many beautiful monuments
there.” As for her favorite part about living in the United States, Nawale said, “The people here are really nice. They always smile to each other when they see each other.” Fulin Li and Meng Ya, international students from China, briefly spoke about the difference between different languages in China, such as differences between Traditional Chinese and Simple Chinese, and how the dialect and writing changes depending on the region.
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International students from the CIEP shared their cultural experiences during a coffee hour and information panel on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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“Have a portfolio, and I don’t think a digital one’s the way to go,” said Hurt. “These people are busy; they want to see it in their hand. When you come for an interview, bring it so they can see it immediately. These are quick decisions that are being made; their life is busy. They just got off the bathroom floor restraining a fifth-grader, then jumped into an interview with you. Life is fastpaced; they don’t have time to go to a link on some website.” Krambeer has found success in the interview process when she stays
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They also spoke about the different high school cultures between China and the United States, specifically concerning GPA and examinations. “GPA means nothing to us, only the exams,” Li said. Ya added, “In high school, the final exam is so hard and almost half of [the] people will fail.” Batool AlJarrash, a Saudi Arabian international student, also spoke about educational differences between her country and the United States. She discussed how in schooling, boys and girls are separated, even through college. They also have exams that determine their admission to college, however, GPA is a determining factor as well. As for her message, AlJarrash wanted her peers to know, “Islam means peace. We are not terrorists.” Nawale followed this idea with her own message to her peers: “We are the same, so treat us the same. We are people too, just like you.”
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Mental health needs to be talked about COLIN HORNING
Opinion Columnist
There is a growing trend in the music industry these days: songs and lyrics relating to depression, anxiety and mental health. These topics have typically been found more commonly in rock and its sub-genres such as grunge, metal and punk, but there is an increasing trend in lyrics and keywords about mental health in rap and pop music as well. Earlier this year, business and finance website Quartz. com studied the frequency of the words “depression” and “anxiety” in popular music songs since the late 1990s and found that there has been a steadily increasing use of these words in the lyrics. These two words are used approximately four times as often in current pop lyrics compared to back in 1999. Recent chart-topping song “I Don’t Care” by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber has Bieber sing the lyrics “I’m crippled with anxiety, but I’m told it’s where I’m supposed to be.” In the track “Boo’d Up” by singer Ella Mai, which won R&B Song of the Year at the 2019 Grammy’s, Mai sings
“No, this ain’t really like me, can’t control my anxiety.” Countless other songs from big name artists such as Post Malone, Juice Wrld, J Cole and others have lyrics, songs and even entire albums dedicated to mental health and depression. So, what is the cause of this ever-increasing trend of modern music covering mental health? The answer is simple: more and more people nowadays, especially young people, are being diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Even if someone doesn’t receive a proper diagnosis, there are still times in which hearing a song lyric about mental health with spark a feeling of emotion and relation to the song. The same Quartz.com article noticed a trend in the increase of lyrics about anxiety in relation to the number of people who are being diagnosed with depression and other mental health issues. Not surprisingly, the number of individuals reporting feeling depressed is almost in direct correlation to the increasing trend of lyrics and songs about mental health in popular music since around the year 2000.
The likely explanation is not popular music causing people to feel depressed, but that the music industry has seen a market for producing music that will relate to its consumer base, more specifically young people who listen to pop and rap music. Music is often times used as a form of therapy for many people, myself included. It provides us with a space to relate our emotions and experiences, knowing that someone else is feeling the same way and that we’re not alone in what we’re feeling. It’s where we turn to when we want to rejoice, when we’re feeling sad, when we’re trying to relax or when we want to have fun. But the increasing trend in popular music lyrics relating to mental health is a problem that is more prevalent in our overall society than just the music industry. It brings up many questions: why are people nowadays feeling more depressed than ever, despite living in one of the most prosperous nations in the history of the world? How come this trend started right around the turn of the century? Are there other factors to take into account for the
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increase in mental health issues, like social media and the Internet? These are questions that have become more and more talked about in the modern era and there only seems to be speculation on what could cause this, rather than a consensus amongst the scientific community. The music industry is just one of the many ways in which the concept of mental health has become more prevalent in our society since the year 2000. We’re seeing more profession-
al athletes open up about their struggles with depression (Kevin Love, Demar Derozan), more movies and TV shows dealing with depression and suicide (“13 Reasons Why,” “Joker”) and more pressure on state and the national government to provide more resources to those dealing with mental health issues. This is a topic that has slowly ingrained itself into our modern world, and, unfortunately, is only likely to become more common before it gets better.
The forgotten Kennedy: the story of Rosemary EMERSON SLOMKA
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Rich in both the monetary and social sense, the Kennedy family is one of the greatest symbols of the American dream. Roots firmly planted in the realm of politics, there has been a Kennedy in an elected federal position from 1947 to 2011. Joseph and Rose Kennedy gave birth to a president of the United States, two U.S. ambassadors, a lieutenant governor, two state legislators and one mayor. However, there was one member of the Kennedy family that even the most enthused American historians wouldn’t recognize; Rosemary Kennedy, the sister of John, Ted, and Robert Kennedy, is almost never mentioned when it comes to the members of the family. While one may see this as an indication that she was simply an unimportant person, Rosemary’s legacy is one of heartbreak, tragedy and abuse and serves as a constant, grim reminder of how intellectual disabilities are handled in our nation. Rosemary Kennedy’s beginning was difficult; born on September 18, 1918, she
suffered from a severe loss of oxygen at birth, which would cause her to become intellectually disabled. Rosemary’s IQ was said to be around 60 or 70, placing her mental age at around 8-12. Though Rosemary worked hard to impress her parents through her studies, the Kennedys saw her as an embarrassment who didn’t fit the “Kennedy” image. The family would often times lie about her intellectual problems, citing that she was studying to be a Kindergarten teacher. Occasionally, an interview with the elusive Kennedy would be requested, but the family would quickly decline; instead, Rosemary would be instructed to copy down a statement for the press that she could not comprehend. Despite this, Rosemary was presented to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth when her father served as the U.S. ambassador to the U.K., Rosemary studied the elaborate curtsey she was to perform before the court for hours. Both biographers and press knew little about her, but cited her as being the most beautiful of her sisters. Rosemary’s eagerness and desire to please and impress
eventually faded as she realized that she was simply unwanted by the family. Her behavior became volatile and unpredictable as she became a more rebellious, assertive person. The family, desiring her to be more like her goal-oriented, ambitious siblings, decided that something had to be done to protect the Kennedy family’s reputation. At the age of 23, Rosemary was set to undergo a lobotomy: a dangerous, unpredictable and, at the time, experimental procedure. Her father did not inform her mother until after the procedure was performed. Rosemary was strapped to an operating table, and, while still conscious, lobotomized and asked various questions to judge the progress. According to one of the doctors, “We went through the top of the head, I think she was awake. She had a mild tranquilizer. I made a surgical incision in the brain through the skull. It was near the front. It was on both sides. We just made a small incision, no more than an inch.” As she answered them, they sliced away at her brain, scraping off pieces until she
was incoherent. The procedure was a massive failure, and Rosemary’s mental age decreased from 8 to 2; she was rendered unable to speak and walk. The Kennedy family’s desire to rid themselves of Rosemary had finally reached its peak at this point, and she was immediately institutionalized and forgotten about by the family; her mother didn’t visit her for twenty years and her father never did. The family told the press that Rosemary was teaching intellectually disabled children, refusing to let them know the monstrosities they had committed to an innocent woman. The only member of the family that ever showed an interest in Rosemary was her sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who would go on to create the Special Olympics in her memory. Despite Rosemary’s horrific condition, she would go on to live until the age of 86, and died in 2005 due to natural causes. Few people even knew of Rosemary’s existence and, therefore, few knew of her death. Rosemary’s story was to never be told for fear of tainting the reputation of
the Kennedy family, and she was to be forgotten, just as her family intended. Though Rosemary has long since passed, it’s imperative that we never forget her. The atrocities committed by both the Kennedy family and the doctors who performed the failed operation must be forever remembered as a grim reminder of something we can not let happen again. Yes, it’s uncomfortable to remember the cruelty faced by an innocent woman, but we must if we are to fix these fatal flaws in our society. We have to recognize them first. Maybe someday our world will learn how to treat those with intellectual disabilities with respect and care and Rosemary will finally be able to rest in peace. In the meantime, however, we must fight for those with intellectual disabilities. “Treatment for people with disabilities and mental illness in prewar America reveals a profoundly ignorant medical establishment and educational community.” —Kate Clifford Larson, Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
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FINANCIAL LITERACY 101 ANNA ALLDREDGE Staff Writer
With the first snowfall upon us, Cedar Falls is gearing up for the winter weather season. As magical as a winter wonderland may be, its dangerous road conditions, icy sidewalks and below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on students’ vehicles — and bank accounts. With winter right around the corner, it’s important for college students to know how to financially plan for emergencies. According to Tom Blanford, commercial banking manager at Collins Community Credit Union, the most common emergencies he sees college students encounter are transportation expenses and unforeseen medical costs. There are many different
models for the recommended savings one should have when planning for emergency circumstances. “The old school rule is three to six months’ worth of living expenses, which includes rent, utilities, groceries, gas, insurance and other regular costs,” Blanford said. “Newer models suggest you should be dividing your net income (what you take home after taxes) and putting 40 percent towards living expenses, putting between ten and 30 percent in savings and using the remainder for incidentals or personal use.” However, even with all of the “conventional wisdom” out there, Blanford encouraged students to consider their situation on an individual level. The amount of money students should be saving for emergencies varies depending on their circum-
stances. For instance, if a student is not covered by their parents’ health insurance, it would be smart to save for unexpected medical expenses. Examining risk factors can help to determine how much money to save for emergency situations. For students living on their own for the first time, $1,000 is a good amount to shoot for when creating an emergency fund. Though this may seem overwhelming at first, it could later prevent the added stress of being unable to pay for repairing a car transmission, for example. If large numbers seem scary, Blanford recommend-
ed starting small to create good financial habits. It is good practice to either manually or auto-transfer a portion of each paycheck to savings. Over time, this will add up in monetary value and help to promote good savings habits in the future. Many students are just getting started in their financial journeys when they are living independently for the first time, however, so a common issue stems from want-
ing to dip into savings to pay for personal items or incidental costs. In order to keep emergency money separate from spending money, Blanford recommends setting up a savings account that is not connected to a debit or credit card. He explains that the more distinction made between savings and personal use, the better. See FINANCE, page 5
FILM REVIEW
McKellen vs Mirren in ‘Good Liar’ HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic
London octogenarian Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) is a career con man, swindling from those less fortunate enough to fall into one of his schemes. One day, as part of an online dating scam he occasionally pulls, he meets Betty McLeish (Helen Mirren), a recent widower who turns out to be worth nearly three million pounds. Roy’s plan is simple. He’ll get in close to Betty and gain her trust. Eventually, he’ll set the trap and she’ll fall right in. He’ll take her money and disappear forever to repeat the cycle all over again with someone else. Unfortunately for him, this job isn’t as simple as initially thought. Dark secrets start to reveal themselves, leading to a game of cat and mouse where the role of the cat and the mouse intermittently change between the pair. No longer is Roy playing for money; he’s now playing for his life. Directing: 3/5 Director Bill Condon weaves this thriller with confidence from beginning to end. That confidence does not make him faultless, but it does give the film an extra bit of gravitas that puts it above the usual crowd. The beginning contains a much lighter tone as it introduces our two main characters. But like all good thrillers, the niceties by the two
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Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen star in the Bill Condon-directed thriller “The Good Liar,” released on Nov. 15. The film received a 65 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.
are just a facade to deflect from the tension swelling underneath. Over time, the dark material begins to bubble to the surface, eventually bursting out in climatic fashion. All good classic mystery films have a score that compliments the director’s work. Luckily for Condon, composer Carter Burwell delivers a dignified set of strings. In the moments where Condon over- or under-sells the material, Burwell’s score is right there to pick up the slack. And in those moments where Condon gets it just right, the music is also right there with him to elevate what’s on-screen.
Writing: 3/5 An adaptation of Nicholas Searle’s novel of the same name, the screenplay for “The Good Liar” by Jeffrey Hatcher can be appropriately labeled as B-level Hitchcockian. With a title like “The Good Liar,” you can expect a few twists and turns along the way — albeit here, they are a little too overt and easy to see. But even though you know a twist is coming, the real mystery is finding out what it is. Admittedly, some of the twists are impossible to predict due to a lack of set up or are oftentimes so ludicrous that they defy any realistic expectations.
Fortunately, Hatcher embraces that feeling of throwing care into the wind. He revels in the somewhat trashy storytelling and only tries to make the material more entertaining than believable. It’s not perfect, but it makes for a much more enjoyable watch once you come to terms with the outlandishness of what’s going on. Acting: 4/5 By far the biggest attraction for the film is its two main stars, each having a ball in their juicy roles. For 80 years old, Sir Ian McKellen possesses the physicality of someone a little
over half his age. His movements, especially within his face, do more to speak for his character than the dialogue. Just by watching, you learn more about his character and become increasingly attracted to him. Equally as great as McKellen is Dame Helen Mirren. She’s made it a thing recently to be in more showy roles that demonstrate her skill. So far that strategy has been a good thing because her immense talent has sold many roles that would have been wasted by lesser actresses. Here you can see the delight in Mirren’s delivery as she chews the scene. Her sparring sessions with McKellen are by far the best moments of the film. Overall: 3.5/5 You know those novels you find in the airport that are a bit dumb and only bought for some time-wasting entertainment? Well, “The Good Liar” is exactly that, but for movies. It may be a bit preposterously muddled to pull off its ambitions and isn’t as good as some other films of the same genre, but what it does have are suspenseful thrills led by two legendary actors giving great performances. So even if this airport novel is the ultimately inferior option, it does its job just well enough to leave you satisfied.
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Dorm-friendly Thanksgiving recipes SOFIA LEGASPI
Campus Life Editor
As the holiday season draws near, some students may find themselves craving Thanksgiving dishes but lacking a kitchen to make them.
Thankfully, not everything require a stove or an oven, so we have compiled four no-cook recipes to help our readers celebrate the holiday spirit. From all of us at the NI, have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
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1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 can (14 oz) pumpkin puree 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans 1/4 cup crushed gingersnaps
Combine the marshmallow creme, cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate in a large bowl; beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Stir together the pumpkin, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon orange juice in a separate bowl. Fold 1/4 cup of marshmallow creme mixture into pumpkin mixture. Beginning with the cream cheese mixture, layer 3 tablespoons of each mixture in each of four dessert cups. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Top with pecans and gingersnaps before serving. SOURCE: allrecipes.com
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1 package (170 g) dried sweetened cranberries 1 container (250 g) cream cheese spread 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onion 4 large tortillas
Combine all ingredients except tortillas, mix well. Divide and spread mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up tightly, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least one hour. To serve cut into 12 slices. SOURCE: food.com
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp chocolate frosting 4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until blended. Shape into one-inch balls. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with bottom of glass. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Store cookies between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator. SOURCE: tasteofhome.com
Spinach Artichoke Dip 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 1 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach (no need to defrost) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained/chopped 1/2 cup finely shredded Monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 1 tbsp dried chopped onion (or freshly minced) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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“[You can] use things like the Cash App, which allows you to do some initial investing by purchase shares of stock in incremental levels,” he said. “Even if you only have $10 to $25, you can use that app to start investing and get compounding interest to work in your favor.” This is another method to help separate savings money from spending money, while also getting started with basic investing. While separating money into different accounts or institutions can be beneficial for savings, Blanford cautioned against taking on more accounts than they can handle. If managing money becomes more of a chore, you may want to consider simplifying your finances. Also, it’s important to note that some institutions or accounts do charge maintenance fees. If
you are taking on accounts from multiple institutions, be sure to check how much you are paying in extra fees. “There are all kinds of apps that can help you track your spending,” Blanford said. “It comes down to just having some sort of tool to help you keep track of your spending, whatever you prefer.” Having an idea of where your spending is going can help you to identify areas in which you overspend. According to Blandord, the hardest part is getting the resources and information one might need to succeed. “I think the biggest thing I hear from our members is that they didn’t know the information or they didn’t know where they could go for help,” Blanford said. “I encourage people to go talk to their financial institution and not to be afraid to ask questions. I think people are sometimes scared to look
In a medium bowl, soften block of cream cheese in microwave in 20-second increments; stir until fully smooth. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Chill until ready to serve.
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Panthers defeat UT Martin behind Berhow’s 36 BRIELLE KIEWIET Sports Writer
The UNI men’s basketball team advanced to 5-0 after taking down the UT Martin Skyhawks 87-67 on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Trae Berhow led the way, scoring a careerhigh 36 points and shooting a record-tying eight three-pointers. “As a shooter, once I see their shots going, it gives me a little confidence,” Berhow said. “Seeing those guys start off hot, Spencer [Haldeman] and A.J. [Green], seeing them put the ball in the basket makes me more confident.” Berhow went 8-11 from
behind the arc, tying the record for the most threes made in a game in UNI history. Not only did Berhow tie UNI’s record, he also set the new McLeod Center record. “He’s a totally different basketball player than he was at this time last year,” head coach Ben Jacobson said. “I give him a ton of credit for that.” The team also caught fire from three, shooting 47% from deep and 59% overall. “When they make a step forward like we did with our decision making and passing from Saturday [against Northern Colorado] to tonight, I just give the guys a lot of credit,” Jacobson said. “That’s a great step for us.”
A.J. Green led the Panther offense to a strong start early in the first half, scoring the first nine points with three consecutive threes, along with dishing out a career-high nine assists. “We knew coming into it that if we really moved the ball and kind of just stayed poised on offense [...] they’d all collapse,” Green said. “We’d just have to find the shooters, make the extra pass and I think we did that all night.” The Panthers stepped up their play in the second half, pulling away with their threepoint shooting assisted by good ball movement. “What I really, really like is the way we passed the ball
in the second half,” Jacobson said. “That was the best that we have passed the ball in five games. That was fun to see.” Austin Phyfe and Isaiah Brown were also key players in the 20-point win with Phyfe tying his career-high 11 rebounds and Brown adding 11 points and five rebounds. After the Panthers take on Cornell College from Mount Vernon, Iowa, they will escape the cold, traveling to Cancun, Mexico to play in the Cancun Challenge. The first showing for the Panthers will be against West Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m., set to air on CBS Sports Network.
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WRESTLING
Panther Train comes up short at Northwestern 24-20 PATRICK HANSEN
Sports Writer
UNI Wrestling traveled out to Evanston, Ill., on Sunday, Nov. 17 for a battle with the Northwestern Wildcats. The Panther Train sought a solid win over their Big Ten opponent, but fell just short 24-20. “We could look at a few guys and say, ‘Wow he wrestled incredibly’ […] A few of the other matches though, I can’t say I like how we competed,” head coach Doug Schwab
said. “That’s something we have to remedy or find someone else to put in there. This is Division One athletics, guys do have to perform to a certain level, not meaning they have to win, but how they compete.” Northwestern started out the day taking the first two matches with a 5-1 decision over Jay Schwarm, followed by a Wildcat major decision over Jack Skudlarczyk at 13-4. “Skudlarczyk was wrestling a really good guy,” Schwab said. “That guy was
a really good wrestler, but so was Jack. He gave himself opportunities early, had a good gameplan, just being aware and executing just even a little bit more. That’s going to come, but I like how he’s competing.” Michael Blockhus was able to turn things around for the Panther Train as he forced a 13-3 major decision, followed by a close 4-3 decision by Max Thomsen. The Purple and Gold then dropped two more matches to the Wildcats as Keaton Geerts
was pinned at the 3:48 mark, and Pat Schoenfelder was shut out for a 15-0 technical fall. Coming down the stretch, Bryce Steiert grabbed a 13-1 major decision before Taylor Lujan pinned his opponent at the 2:33 mark, bringing the score to an 18-17 Wildcat lead with two matches remaining. Jacob Holschlag was injured in his match, which gave Northwestern the 24-17 lead in the match, before Carter Isley finished off with a 6-0 decision. The Panthers ultimately fell short as a team
by a score of 24-20. Coach Schwab emphasized the need to come together as a team. “We need to have a full team performance, not just five guys, hat’s only half of our team that steps out there. So we need to have every single guy one through ten.” The Panther Train will keep rolling through Big Ten competition as they host fourth-ranked Nebraska on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. in the West Gym for their home opener.
BIGGER THAN THE GAME
Father-son bond — A.J. Green’s dream to play under his dad
Courtesy Photo/UNI Athletics
JACOB POTTER
Sports Editor
Ever since UNI’s starting point guard A.J. Green was in middle school, he envisioned the dream of playing for UNI under his dad Kyle Green, UNI associate head coach, with the two being able to enjoy the journey together every step of the way. “It’s something I’m real-
ly grateful for,” A.J. Green said. “Not many other kids playing college basketball get to experience the college basketball life with their dad. It’s something that’s really cool.” “I feel really fortunate,” Kyle Green said. “As a coach I always hoped to get a chance to coach him someday and it’s been a lot of fun.” Both relish the opportunity knowing that A.J. was a top-100 recruit with offers from some of the nation’s best basketball programs, including Virginia and Gonzaga. “That says a lot about him wanting to play in front of his family,” Kyle Green said. “He knows firsthand what it’s like here when we’ve gone to the NCAA Tournament, what it’s like when we’ve gone to the Sweet 16 because he was on the court. He got to be there, so he knew he could do those things here.” Cedar Falls has always been home for A.J., coming from humble beginnings at Holmes Junior High, which was the point that he knew he wanted to play college
basketball in his hometown under his dad. “By the time in junior high, I think he knew that he’d like to play at that level,” Kyle Green said. “That’s about the same time in 2010 when we were going to the Sweet 16, so I think he saw that and said, ‘This is really cool.’” Motivated by the magic of the 2010 team, A.J. continued to improve, playing at Cedar Falls High School where he led the team with 26 points per game to win the 2018 state championship. The Cedar Falls native ultimately became the alltime leading scorer in the history of Cedar Falls High School with UNI on the horizon. He then took his talents right down the road to the McLeod Center, where he averaged 15.1 points per game as a true freshman. “It’s amazing,” A.J. said on playing in his hometown. “I came to all the home games my whole life. I was always a fan watching games and now its flipped. I’m out there playing and the city of
Cedar Falls has supported me throughout my high school career and continue to here at UNI. I’m super blessed to have that.” In his second season, A.J. strives to improve his game in multiple areas, coming off a career-high nine assists against UT Martin on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The sophomore point guard looks to lead UNI with a work ethic to match his talent. “That’s one of the things I’m most proud of about him is just how hard he works at it,” Kyle Green said. “This is something that he’s wanted ever since he was really young. Putting this as a priority in his life; he’s done a really good job of being disciplined with that work ethic.” “It’s something that my parents definitely instilled in me when I was young,” A.J. said. “My mom’s the hardest worker I know. My dad just as well. I know I gotta just put in the time, it always pays off and just trust the work.” Coach Jacobson also recognizes A.J.’s innate drive to
always get better, along with the special father-son bond that A.J. has with his dad. “I continue to think it’s awesome,” Jacobson said. “I think it’s one of the coolest things that could happen at this level for a young guy to be able to go to practice every day and have your dad there with you. Also, for Kyle to see your son every day.” A.J. has goals of making the NCAA Tournament alongside his dad after watching the storied Sweet 16 run growing up, but for now, the father-son duo savors the opportunity they have to be around each other every day for the next three years. “I pinched myself the first few times,” Kyle Green said on seeing A.J. play in the McLeod Center for the first time last season. “I really had to work hard to do my job, not just watch my son. Very surreal. It’s been cool. When he had a passion for basketball and I could see that he really liked it, I was hoping that someday I’d get a chance to coach him.”
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