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The longest-running literary magazine in the U.S. celebrates a milestone.

Columnist Kautzer tells students to take the initiative and protect yourselves.

Columnist Dengler says the NBA should be an American pasttime.

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Teachers tomorrow UNI participates in student teaching pilot program MORGAN AARHUS

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Abby Herold, junior heath promotion: women’s health major helps a student in the WRC sign the It’s On us pledge to help combat sexual assault.

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The Univer sity of Northern Iowa is known for it’s strong student teaching program. So when UNI applied to take part in a more intensive student teaching experience, students at UNI took the opportunity.

Last fall the State of Iowa offered a grant proposal to pilot a year-long student teaching program.

This program is to determine whether a year-long prog ram would be more beneficial for future teachers and their potential students.

James Cryer, coor-

dinator of elementary teacher education and project coordinator for the program, has been working with 21 UNI students who have chosen to be part of this trial program.

To fund this program, UNI received $530,000 said Cryer.

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CASSIDY NOBLE to take action in a violent Staff Writer

Over 100 students took part in signing the ‘It’s On Us’ pledge in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) as an ongoing effort to promote sexual assault prevention Monday.

The organization, which was born from the White House as part of their Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force campaign, helps citizens, primarily college students, learn about how

situation and how to become more than a bystander or witness.

The campaign’s main focus is educating students on how to react if they or their friends see or hear a violent situation.

“I think it is a good cause,” said Lauran Perez, senior biotechnology major.

“I honestly think sexual assault is an issue on a lot of campuses.”

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Change the system if you don’t like it, you matter ASHLEY DAVIDSON davidaab @uni.edu

Regardless of where I have been in life, I have always known I matter. I am important to God, my family, close friends and

myself. I have also taken note how much other people matter, even my so-called enemies. I do not always agree with people but I value them to a degree because they help me learn and grow.

It is saddening and hypocritical of some people saying their opinion, vote or values do not matter to others and that they

do not contribute to change. We are the current innovators of change, millennials especially.

Think of all the rights you are granted because you matter. Think of all the people who worked for your rights because you are important. Black leaders and courageous women fought for my right to vote, to get an education. As far as I am con-

cerned, I am indebted to them.

That is enough reason for me to take advantage of my constitutional rights, voting being a relevant example.

People do not work hard against injustices so you can sit and pout because you think your vote or opinion will not make a difference. Of course, it is your prerogative to make such

choices.

People say the system is screwed up.

A) If the system is screwed up, help change that and B) if it is so screwed up to the point of which you forfeit, you should not be living any part of the modern American way.

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The University of Northern Iowa’s Office of Sustainability and the Northern Iowan Student Government are calling on faculty, staff and students to donate used bikes to support efforts to start a bike rental program on campus spring semester.

The two organizations are partnering to get the ball rolling on the rental program’s creation. They will determine the prices for rentals and get students interested to make the program a success.

A bike rental program will benefit those students that come to campus and don’t have their own bikes or other modes of transportation.

The Office of Sustainability had been discussing the possibilities of a bicycle rental program for the last three years.

Some road-blocks kept it from materializing into a real possibility until recently.

The Office of Sustainability was unsure how the program should work. In the fall of 2013, students from a class taught by Eric O’Brien, university sustainability coordinator, were interested in exploring the feasibility of offering a bike rental program for students.

According to O’Brien, these students came up with how the program would look and a lot of what they envisioned is being used in the university’s program.

O’Brien says that it was student initiative that made the program successful. He points out that students took charge and worked with the university lawyer and the university risk assessor to make sure that UNI isn’t liable if students are injured while riding a rented bike.

He predicts the rental program can benefit those students from other countries as well.

“The international programs office is one of our big sponsors. They really agreed that international students would be a group that would really benefit from this program,” said O’Brien.

It was student initiative that made the program successful.

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This year, the Office of Sustainability has accumulated around thirty bikes. They are checking the quality of them before loaning them to students.

Said O’Brien, the bikes will have to be safe and in good working order before they are rented out.

When asked if she would use the program, Anne Flathman, senior English education major said,“I think that it depends on the cost and the time I can rent it for and maybe I would.

There is also the issue with locking up the bike because I’ve heard of thefts. Would students be liable for chains if they were broken off ?”

A majority of the bikes the program currently has were the product of public action from bikes that were impounded by the university after the spring semester of last year. They hope to gain more bikes from donations and repairs.

While the Sustainability Office and NISG hope to have bikes ready to go for students to rent by spring semester, this isn’t a guarantee according to O’Brien. In the event of delays, the program may open to students in the fall.

Cedar Falls City Council members listened to recommendations Wednesday night presented by a City staff member which propose possible changes in rental units near and around the University of Northern Iowa’s campus.

Richard McAlister, director of administrative services for the City of Cedar Falls, pitched the regulation recommendations to the City Council created by a Task Force and City staff members earlier this fall.

These recommendations propose further regulation of rental units in R-1, R-2, R-1SF and MU and RP districts.

Roughly, those districts cover area from University Ave. up to First St. and College St. to Main St., a popular area for University of Northern Iowa students to rent off-campus apartments from landlords.

“The problems Cedar Falls is dealing with is the same problems of any other college town,” McAlister said in an earlier interview with the Northern Iowan.

Problems surrounding single-family rental units include capacity of the number of tenants living in a dwelling,

the amount of experience he has received student teaching at Hudson elementary school while participating in the pilot program.

“It was great to see how a classroom is set up and operated at the beginning of the year,” Calow said. “If I were to come in half way through the year and all rules and tendencies would have already been decided.”

Cryer said the pilot program is more like an extended field experience, rather than students teaching in the classroom year-round as students are not at their school every day, all day like student teaching.

Some concerns that have come out of the pilot program include balancing students’ class load and schedules with putting in adequate time in the classroom. Even the relationship between UNI student teachers and their classroom teachers is something to take into consideration.

“If it’s not done well, you know, you might be put with someone you don’t really match with,” Cryer said.

Natalie Reeder, senior elementary education major, came into the program hoping her experience in the classroom would benefit her as a teacher and her students.

“I feel like I’m already ready to jump into a first-year teaching position,” Reeder said.

To track the progress of the program, students involved with the study are required to take surveys, journal and reflect upon their time in the classroom. This information will be turned into the State of Iowa once the program is complete.

So far, some students have begun to feel ready to take on the teaching world.

“I think I can handle a classroom. . . no problem,” Reeder said. “I would totally recommend it.”

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crowded parking lots and street parking and upkeep of rental properties.

One of the recommendations that will directly affect students renting off-campus housing includes implanting a permit system that will allow carrying capacity to relate to number of tenants allowed to rent.

McAlister said lots with a lot-width of less than 70 ft. and less than 8,000 sq. ft. may hold no more than three unrelated individuals; lots with a lot-width of greater than 70 ft. and more than 8,000 sq. ft. may hold no more than four unrelated individuals.

Recommendations also include implementing a landlord educational program to help maintain their property and abide by city ordinances.

“This is meant to be a starting point . . . a starting point of a process,” McAlister said.

It is unclear at this point when or if these recommendations will be implemented.

Fred Abraham, department head of economics at UNI and task force member, said he hopes the ordinance will be in place by this summer; however, changes in renting units won’t occur until the property changes ownership.

“Students aren’t going to be affected,” Abraham said.

“Trust me.”

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The goal of the State, Cryer said, was to determine if a student coming out of their program of study is on the same par as a second-year teacher.

“It could be very exciting for students to get to experience of opening a classroom and getting to know the students,” Cryer said.

Currently, UNI requires students in the teaching program to participate in a 28-week student teaching practicum split between two different schools.

The pilot program monitors student teachers in one classroom year round.

This will allow students to observe the classroom, co-teach with the teacher and see other responsibilities of teaching as well as add up to about 300 hours of teaching experience compared to 50 hours that take place in a semester-long course.

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Empower yourselves against assailants JESSICA KAUTZER Opinion Columnist

Sexual assault has become a hot topic of conversation at UNI. With three alerts in the last few weeks, it has me thinking twice about walking home after dark.

Then I remembered I’ve taken steps to prepare myself and feel more confident.

I pulled out my blasting headphones, kept one hand on my house keys, and the other on my keychain pocket knife. My decision on deterring it is an intentionally candid one.

We know the victim is never, ever the problem.

Regardless of your actions as the victim, your assailant is always at fault and responsible when an assault occurs.

In utopia, we would live in a world where sexual assault isn’t a problem.

But let’s not kid ourselves; it’s the world we live in [referencing other hateful acts/mindsets].

History taught us that changing the actions and mindset of the perpetrator is extensively difficult and time-consuming. Changing their mindset is the way it ought to be. I’d like to propose another solution to

speed up the process.

We live in a society that implies it’s sexy to go out and get drunk and a social network that implies one needs to do so to have fun.

Though this is well within your right, many times, this puts us at a higher risk than if we were completely sober. We should never let it get this far!

I would argue one can be sexy, cool and confident without liquid courage.

I hate that it’s considered “slut shaming” when you expect people to keep control of themselves when drinking.

ANY person should be free to do such things without repercussions or facing potential assault from another.

Just like getting behind the wheel after a night of heavy drinking, we have to keep in mind our ability to safely influence a situation when we’ve been drinking heavily, is greatly impaired.

A victim is a victim, but if it were up many of us, we wouldn’t want to ever look back on an assault and weigh the benefits of that one more drink over the costs of not getting home safe.

It’s insulting to me as a

Society won’t even address the issue of protection and, in some cases, shames the right to it. female when society teaches me that “saying NO” is the most reasonable defense we have against an attack.

We aren’t addressing the fact that sometimes “NO” isn’t enough. We are teaching women that even if they don’t agree with the situation, the best solution is a firm two letter word to be left at the discretion of the partner or assailant.

We can do better.

I don’t think I’ll ever understand why any woman who feels vulnerable would not take extra steps to ensure her own safety.

It’s idealistic to believe “it could never happen to me” but the last few weeks have shown us it could happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Yes, it shouldn’t, but it could. Why not take steps to protect ourselves?

We all know society does not, in most cases, accurately identify or prosecute perpetrators and, in that way, some believe that the government has failed to protect its citizens.

To an extent, I respect-

fully disagree. I believe government has given us all the necessary freedoms and tools to protect ourselves.

It’s our peers that would rather see a victim than empower him/her to take action for deterring the problem in the first place.

I’m not victim or slut shaming here… a victim is a victim.

But I’ve got to believe if we better protected ourselves, there would be fewer victims in the first place. Society won’t even address the issue of protection and, in some cases, shames the right to it.

Instead, we are taught to lay there, take the pain, endure the act and keep yelling NO till it’s over, IF you even have the confidence to say that. Many don’t. There has to be a better solution.

There are people out there who believe it should be illegal to carry a handgun, but most people would agree that knowing someone might be carrying a handgun is a sufficient deterrent from initiating trouble with that

We reform the social culture, not them RENAE BEARD Opinion Columnist

Recently, UNI has seen an increase in reported sexual assault. With mass emails sent to thousands, a quiet murmur is bound to develop.

It takes off with roots tentatively embedded in idle curiosity and quickly finds itself transplanted deep in misplaced indignation. Sexual assault is suddenly synonymous with ‘overreacting’ and justifications provided for the offenses are anything but logical. Further speculation ensues and the community suddenly attributes these reports to some kind of sexual assault ‘boom.’

The assertion that silence somehow equates safety and refusing to speak of the topic points us toward a viable solution is entirely distorted.

Strange as it may seem, the assumption that a ‘boom’ is occurring may be the most comforting feedback presently available. Notice a key word in the sentence, “Recently, UNI has seen an increase in reported sexual assault.” Not an increase in sexual assault, an increase in

reported sexual assault.

Whether it’s being discussed or not, according to the United States Department of Justice, approximately “1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are targets of attempted or completed sexual assault while they are college students.”

It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it demands our attention. As tragic as it may be to accept, assault isn’t a newfangled concept. The way in which it is being addressed is changing. It’s finally being given the consideration it absolutely warrants.

The University of Northern Iowa has implemented a variety of efforts to avert the problem indefinitely. With requiring incoming student online sexual assault preventative training, mandated online training for the university’s employees, the SAVE Forum Actors, Mentors in Violence Prevention Training, the Student Health 101 magazine publication, the newly effected pledges through the national It’s On Us Campaign and a variety of other measures, UNI endeavors to spread awareness. The institution is inviting students to

Situations like this are never pleasant.

An awful lot of finger pointing happens.

gain a fresh perspective on an insistent topic, to become a part of the conversation, and subsequently, a part of the resolution.

Conversely, by nurturing a supportive, informative environment, gradually more and more of the affected are finding their voice. The mere increase in email correspondence regarding the issue should designate that.

And while learning of another sexual assault continues to be disconcerting, the fact that the campus community is being alerted should provide a sensible amount of comfort. It indicates that a student was able to seek solace in university officials and that action is being taken.

Situations like this are never pleasant. An awful lot of finger pointing happens.

People come together en

masse in their insecurity and decide it’s easier to mutually funnel their frustration and diffidence at an easily identifiable target, such as an establishment or institution.

But resolve does not come from collectively blaming another entity, it progenies from cooperatively joining a call to action.

I implore you to actively take a stance against sexual assault. Educate yourself in every way available and connect with other students. This week UNI is featuring a variety of different opportunities to get involved. Consider attending A Cultural Conversation on Sexual Assault in Iowa, Beat the Blame Game and signing the It’s On Us campaign pledge. I encourage you; plaster it on your walls, wear it on your t-shirts, and explicate the message far and wide. But, also remember to live it. Remember to perpetuate its importance long after the initial clamor has died down. Remember that it is our combined responsibility to continue this and in our solidarity lies the chance to defeat it.

It truly is On Us.

individual.

Members of our progressive government are trying to take away my right to truly level the playing field with a man or offender who (often) has weight and strength over me.

This tells me society would rather me be a powerless, grieving victim than empowered. Why more women refuse to accept this as a factor of the “war on women” is outrageous.

Now, we all know it’s not down everyone’s alley, always convenient, or even most effective to conceal or carry. On campus, it’s not an option.

There are other similar and effective steps that can be taken to protect ourselves from an attack. Pepper spray, pocket knife, whistle, pocket taser and self-defense training.

Yes, it sucks. Yes, it’s unfashionable. Yes, it seems like this shouldn’t be your responsibility.

But I ask, put yourself in the shoes of a victim.

If you knew you could have done one more thing to protect yourself, would you?

Let’s approach this one problem, with a more impactful, multi-factor solution.

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You want to reap the benefits then complain about things when they are not to your advantage. That pessimistic attitude will not get you far, as I am sure you know.

For example, minorities tend to not care about gun control until the headlines are filled with the blood-splatter of their people. This issue leads back to “the system” in which we have a say in changing.

If you think you do not matter, go ahead and let the negativity control your being.

However, never tell someone else they do not matter especially when they are contributing to the change and betterment of life you wish to not join. Nothing frustrates me more than someone demeaning the existence of my fulfilling life. At minimum, do not bring others down with you.

If you think you do not matter as a citizen, regardless of party or any other identity you affiliate with, then maybe you are screwing yourself out of the system. After all, why should anyone take your needs seriously when you do not even think others’ needs are worth it? Because other people think you are important, that is why.

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NAR celebrates bicentennial KAYLA KROGMAN Staff Writer

A miscellany-turned-literary magazine celebrates its 200th year of publication. The “North American Review,” established in Boston in 1815, is the longest-running literary magazine in the United States.

It’s been on University of Northern Iowa’s campus since 1968 and is now located in Bartlett 3.

The NAR states that their mission is striving to make literature and art matter. It is a quar-

terly magazine that, unlike other literary magazines, has kept a magazine format versus a perfect-bind format.

This summer, a conference will be held to celebrate the bicentennial landmark. This conference is set to include three keynote speakers and will feature paper proposals, panels and round-table discussions.

The conference will be held June 11 to 13 and will present the speakers in Gallagher-Bluedor n Performing Arts Center,

while the panels will be located in classrooms at Schindler Education Center.

According to their blog, the “North American Review” is, “well-known for its early discovery of young, talented fiction writers and poets.

The magazine also publishes creative nonfiction, with emphasis on increasing concerns about environmental and ecological matters, multiculturalism and exigent issues of gender and class.”

“The NAR promotes

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Hannah Bassett, senior English major, works at her computer in the “North American Review” office. The NAR is a literary magazine that has published famous figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

a unique American voice that helps to celebrate and shape our culture,” Jeremy Schraffenberger, associate professor and associate editor of the NAR, said.

Since the longest-lived literary magazine is pro-

duced within our own backyard, it allows many faculty and students to participate in an organization with a rich history and integrity.

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Sadie Backoff, freshman elementary education major, works on an upcoming issue for the “North American Review.” The NAR is celebrating 200 years.

“‘Love and Information’ is utterly boring...”

AUTUMN SEMPÉRÉ Theatre Critic

“Love and Information,” a collaboration of UNI’s Cor nerstone course presented by Theatre UNI, finished with a brief survey from the audience regarding their experience with the production.

The majority of responses were negative.

It was apparent that the talkback panel was not expecting this result.

They defended the production, not with arguments regarding its quality, but by claiming that those who responded negatively did so only due to the protection of anonymity.

Well, here I am. My name is Autumn Sempéré.

I am employed at the Northern Iowan as the theatre critic, and my job is to present to readers my reasons for why they should or should not spend their

money or time on the productions presented in the Cedar Falls community.

“Love and Information” is dreadful. As made clear in the talkback, it hides behind its identity as art to explain away the lack of plot, story, characters, conflict and everything else that makes a medium of entertainment, well, entertaining.

The connection between social media and communication is mentioned in the summary on the back of the program and perpetual, distracting montages of social media are displayed on the periphery of the stage, but the theme itself is missing from most of the short, nonsensical, non-purposeful ‘stories.’

The ‘point’ of the production, as reiterated again and again both before and after the performance, is to present snippets of conversations to mimic how

people in today’s society are unable to focus due to stunted attention spans.

This actually unintentionally (and ironically) backfires.

“Love and Information” is utterly boring because it fails to maintain attention for more than five minutes on any one scenario.

There’s no meaningful connection between the differing scenarios or their characters.

As a viewer, I have no reason to care about anything that is going on. It is two hours of unengaging, senseless dialogue between unnamed, unimpor tant characters who never have more than a few lines and are never seen again.

That’s not to say that a few scenarios are not good.

One of the last scenarios (I believe the one titled “Virtual”) is very good, presenting a heated conversation between a man

and a woman regarding his virtual girlfriend.

In a conversation lasting no more than five minutes, a clear conflict is presented and, most impressively, the protagonist and antagonist switch roles as each side is given their time to justify their position. It’s very good stuff, but not worth sitting through the seventy or so other gibberish scenarios to get to it.

It’s clear that many people tried to make this good. A lot of time and careful planning went into this production. But only so much can be done with an atrocious script.

Professional actors coupled with excellent scenic and lighting design, music, sound and effects could make “Love and Information” less awful.

This production didn’t even stand a chance.

During the talkback, a

brave soul admitted outloud that he did not find any value in the production. The response by the panel was telling. They told him they were sad he feels that way and should try hard to tease value from it.

Wrong. If a noticeable chunk of your audience leaves at intermission, people are vocally exclaiming “finally!” when the last scene ends and people tell you they received nothing from your production (even if it is anonymous), you did something wrong.

At best, you were not clear in your message; at worst, you missed the mark entirely.

Theatre is a form of art, but it’s also a form of entertainment. People go to productions to be entertained and maybe pushed a little. “Love and Information” tries to do one… and fails to do both.

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According to Shawna Haislet, UNI’s Health and Promotions Coordinator, approximately 90 percent of all sexual assault cases involve alcohol. She mentioned that it is worth visualizing the connection between the “mental consequences and other unsafe decisions.”

The pledge signing that took place in the WRC was the second for UNI’s It’s On Us campaign with a previous event occurring in late October.

Between the two events, they have collected several thousands of ‘clicks’ on their site. A click is measured by the number of times the pledge button had been pressed on their site.

Students may be under the misconception that a UNI Alert is sent every time a sexual assault is reported.

“Sexual assault is a problem even on our campus,” Haislet said. “The

only way students would know if a student has been sexually assaulted would be if they saw a UNI Alert but those are not the only cases. UNI Alerts are only reported if it is a threat to other students on campus.”

Haislet also mentioned that UNI’s Victims Services Advocate, Joan Thompson, does a lot of work with students who have been sexually assaulted. Many students wouldn’t know about these crimes because they didn’t fit the proper criteria to become a UNI Alert.

The overall pledge process takes a little over a minute to complete; students are then given the option to promote their pledge on social media so others may see what they pledged to do.

“Sexual assault should be ended everywhere,” said Joe Franklin, sophomore athletic training major. “I believe it is one of my duties to help stop and to help educate to others what it is about.”

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Students sign the pledge for the It’s On Us campaign. Thousands of people against sexual assault participated in signing the pledge at the Wellness Recreation Center Monday.

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The magazine has published works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Abraham Lincoln and H.G. Wells.

“This is a place where people can come to be involved for course credit, work studies or just to have some professional experience,” Schraffenberger said.

Schraffenberger also mentioned there are many opportunities for students within many different areas of study.

“It’s not just for literaries,” Schraffenberger said.

“Editing, copywriting, design, ad management all of these are things we do.”

In order to represent all of North America, the NAR observes and celebrates national heritage months.

Because of the recent spike in social media, Schraffenberger said it was a good thing for them to have a bigger online presence. Their blog allows previous contributors to explain their works and inform site-viewers of upcoming events and issues.

Schraffenberger will hold a seminar in literature next semester, titled The “North American Review” and the Making of American Literature.

He hopes it will better interest students in the NAR and contemporary literature.

“It’s a privilege to work on something so important and become a part of history,” Schraffenberger said.

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Hot or not: Week 10 in the NFL RILEY UBBEN

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The fantasy football playoff picture is starting to form for many leagues heading into week 10. But for some, it is heading down to the wire and every week is pivotal. The waiver wire pickings are slim and many fantasy footballers are going to have to play the right players on one of the heaviest bye weeks in the NFL. Andrew Luck, Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are out this week, leaving many without a suitable quarterback for week 10.

HOT: Matt Ryan is up against a Tampa Bay defense that allows the 27th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks as well as the most fantasy points to receivers.

Ryan put up 23 last time he played the Buccaneers but has not eclipsed the 20 point mark since. There is a slim chance that he might be available in your league and is worth taking a chance on if your top QB is out with a bye.

NOT: Jay Cutler may be a play for most this week, but playing the Packers at Lambeau Field is no easy task.

The Packers are coming off of a bye week and will look to get back on a winning streak after losing to the Saints in week eight. Matt Forte will be a huge factor and will carry the load for the Bears early.

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Mike Evans (13) scored 24 fantasy points last week against the Browns and is available in over 47 percent of ESPN.com leagues. Evans is facing an Atlanta defense that allows the 24th most points to opposing receivers.

Cutler’s touchdown opportunities will be limited, but there is always a chance that he will put up some extra yardage and points in garbage time.

Heading into week 10, running backs are not readily available and may be a problem position for most.

HOT: Jeremy Hill is getting his second opportunity tonight as the go-to running back for the Bengals. Hill knotted 27 fantasy points last week after only scoring in the single digits in the first half.

With Giovani Bernard looking like he will be out for the second straight week, Hill is a must play.

WAIVER WIRE PICKUP: Ryan Mathews is owned in just 50 percent of ESPN.com leagues after getting hurt in week two. Mathews looks to be the starting running back in his return week 11 against Oakland as Branden Oliver has been subpar over the last few weeks. Mathews is also a factor at catching the ball out of the backfield for some extra

points.

NOT: Andre Williams may be getting his last start of the season for the Giants against the Seahawks before Rashad Jennings returns in week 11.

Williams is averaging just over seven points per game over the last week and with Peyton Hillis getting into the action, Williams is only a play if you have no other option this week.

Wide receivers.

HOT: Mike Evans is up against an Atlanta defense

that has allowed the 24th most points to opposing receivers, making him a flex or a WR2 play in a deep league this week.

Evans is available in over 47 percent of leagues and should be available this week coming off of a 24 point performance against the Browns. However, there is always a chance that Vincent Jackson will take some of the yards away from Evans but the rookie is clearly the main target in the redzone.

NOT: Terrance Williams has not performed up to owners’ standards the past four weeks. The Jaguars have allowed just three touchdowns to opposing receivers in the past five weeks, making Terrance Williams a play only if you have no other options.

Tight ends.

HOT: Jimmy Graham is back to normal after being out a few weeks with an injury.

If there is a chance that you can still buy low and trade a receiver or package a running back for him, do it. Graham is heads and shoulders above everyone but Julius Thomas and will give owners a clear advantage in the TE category.

NOT: After scoring 23 in week four against Washington, Larry Donnell has scored a total of 13 points over four weeks. Eli Manning has found a favorite target in Odell Beckham, Jr., limiting the chances that Donnell has to score points.

OPINION

The NBA should be a national pastime SEAN DENGLER

Sports Columnist

If there is a professional sporting league everyone should care about in the coming years, it is the National Basketball Association. The NBA is almost seventy years old and it could not be doing any better. Last month, the NBA signed a nine-year mediarights deal worth $24 billion with ESPN and Turner Sports.

The NBA is worth a lot to the general public. If someone is not a fan of this league, here are a few reasons to change their mind.

One reason the public should be interested in the NBA is the action and high scoring amounts. Unlike the NFL, the NBA does not stop after every play. Players might screw up on one end of the court, but they have to run back to the other end so they don’t mess up again. The NBA has fluidity.

Like soccer, it is easier for fans to watch because players are

constantly moving. From a terrific three-point shooter changing the way a defense plays to a phenomenal shot blocker changing how someone drives into the paint. Unlike soccer, NBA teams score a lot more points. Rule changes in recent years have allowed more points and non-stop action.

Another reason to like the NBA is their marketing. The NBA’s marketing potential is greater than any other professional sport league in the United States. When people think of the MLB, they think of the Cubs, Yankees and Red Sox. When people think of the NBA, they think of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. More easily, people associate with a person than with a team.

The NBA is like a reality show. People talk about storylines: who is creating drama on a team, who is going to be traded, and who do they relate the most to in the NBA. Other professional leagues do not

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The NBA just signed a $24 billion deal with ESPN and Turner Sports and fan interest around the world has been as high as ever. The NBA gives fans high scoring games and non-stop action.

have this trait going for them because there are more players on teams.

These reasons are why the NBA is a sporting league fans

should become interested in. It doesn’t have the lifelong injury issues of the NFL, the boredom of the MLB and the who-theheck-are-these-people trait of

the MLB. It is a league which should be loved in the United States, and it will continue to play a bigger role within the international world.

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