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Students de-stress before finals EMMA’LE MAAS Staff Writer

Student Wellness Services hosted De-Stress Days from Dec. 9 to 11 in the Maucker

Union ballrooms. The bi-annual event is held before finals week every semester.

Activities include PlayDoh, puzzles, coloring, rock-painting, positive notes,

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therapy animals, hot chocolate and tea and several other arts and crafts. Other activities include the “Walk the Labyrinth” experience: a quiet meditation-type room where allowing students walk a path to clear their minds and alleviate stress.

Health Promotion Coordinator Shawna Haislet helps organize the event in order to promote well-being in students, especially during finals time. Her personal favorite De-Stress Days activity is rock-painting.

“It’s a way for you not only de-stress, but also be creative,” she said. “It’s a way to remind yourself that you’ll be okay.”

Haislet and other coordi-

nators base the activities on results from The National College Health Assessment that UNI students answer concerning their health habits.

“Stress is always the number one factor that negatively affects academic success,” Haislet said.

Haislet advised students that stress is not necessarily always a negative thing.

“Stress can keep you motivated to work and be productive,” she said, also emphasizing, however, the importance of self-awareness and getting the seven to nine hours of sleep required to be successful.

Montana Hart, a senior social science education

major, said her top ways of dealing with stress is working out in creative ways such as Zumba or jazzercise. She advised other students to find their outlet as well as invest in time management.

“I like to write things down, and you get gratification when you cross things off,” said Hart, who has attended De-Stress Days for the past few semesters. “[My favorite part is] hearing about all of the different resources they have here on campus,” Hart said. “Just seeing that they really care about students and their success is really nice.”

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THEATRE REVIEW

TheatreUNI gives haunting performance in ‘Cabaret’ ANNA ALLDREDGE Theatre Critic

TheatreUNI wrapped up its winter season in StrayerWood Theatre with a simultaneously ostentatious and gut-wrenching musical production of “Cabaret” which ran from Nov. 20 to 22 and Dec. 4 to 8. Amy Osatinski served as director for this UNI production of the iconic Broadway musical.

“Cabaret” is an American musical that takes place in a Berlin nightclub, called the “Kit Kat Klub,” as the sun sets on the decadence of the 1920s. The Ebb and Kander Broadway show premiered in 1966 and follows American novelist Clifford Bradshaw as he grapples with love, financial necessity and the dawn of fascism in Germany.

“Leave your troubles outside,” said the Master of Ceremonies (Emcee), portrayed by Noah Hynick, to the audience. “So — life is disappointing? Forget it! In here, life is beautiful.”

The bustle of the nightclub settled audience members into the lavish and carefree nature of 1920s Germany. Tables were set up surrounding the main stage, where audience members

could sit and order drinks from Kit Kat Klub servers.

The interactive set served as an integral piece in the development of the storyline.

As the musical progressed, the music, set and character development all contributed to the slow and nearly imperceptible deterioration of 1920s decadence and hedonistic style. Its multifaceted themes were conveyed through a skillful and nuanced show in nearly all aspects.

Contrasting the untroubled nightclub with the crumbling world outside, main characters Sally Bowles, Cliff Bradshaw, Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz have varying knowlege of the growing threat of the Third Reich.

Sally (Erika Bailey) and Cliff (Thayne Lamb) hit it off at the Kit Kat Klub one night, and after Sally is let go from the nightclub where she performed, she convinces Cliff to give her a place to stay. The two fall in love, but both have doubts about trading in their wild lifestyles for the family life. Fraulein Schneider (Abigail Chagolla) and Herr Schultz (Andrew Oleson), Bradshaw’s landlady and a Jewish grocer,

respectively, fall in love as the Nazis rise to power.

Despite the rosy haze they seem to be perceiving the world through, the four soon realize that the political climate of Berlin is worse than they once thought.

As the lights come up on Act Two, Kit Kat Klub entertainers imitate this historic transition as they impress the crowd with an energetic, choreographed dance number. Toward the middle of the piece, however, the jovial and entertaining atmosphere dissipates as a snare drum cadence grows in the background. As the militaristic rhythm emerges, the Kit Kat Klub girls and boys march in the style of footsoldiers, ending with a salute to Adolf Hitler.

Despite the negligence of those stuck in the age of nightclubs, parties and alcohol, the rise of fascism is becomes more difficult to ignore for regular people.

The setting of the Kit Kat Klub provides “Cabaret” with a mechanism to include non-linear musical numbers that comment on the deteriorating political and social climate. Additionally, the Master of Ceremonies acts as a guide, transitioning

from storyline to separate songs. Some of these include: “Two Ladies” and “If You Could See Her…,” which features the Emcee dancing with a female Gorilla he appears to be in love with. In a devastating moment that contrasts from the general levity of the Emcee thus far, he reveals that the “gorilla” is, in fact, Jewish.

Erika Bailey’s portrayal of Sally Bowles offered an incredibly versatile and emotional aspect to the character. “Cabaret” certainly allowed Bailey to shine as a triple threat. From choreography-heavy numbers like “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Mein Herr” performed in the Kit Kat Klub, to the emo-

tional and heart-wrenching “Maybe This Time,” Bailey showed off her wide range of proficiency in dancing, singing and acting. Her performance of the title song “Cabaret,” in particular, was one audience members will not be susceptible to forgetting.

“Cabaret” serves multiple purposes in the musical, as is hinted by its name. It represents a character development for Sally, as she refuses to wake up from and let go of the ignorance she resides in.

Her character is distraught, after having had an abortion and giving up on her life with Cliff Bradshaw.

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Students win regional tax contest, advance to nationals mendations,” said Bowler.

“They were also selected based on their GPA, their personality and their ability to work well with others.”

Deloitte provides a variety of resources for the students to prepare for the competition. Many of the students also used the Rod Library in order to study tax laws. Between their research and the competition, students were given three weeks to create their presentation materials and complete practice presentations in front of accounting faculty.

Within that short time frame, the students had to balance various priorities and daily tasks.

“I would definitely say trying to manage working on the case with schoolwork, work and other things was the most challenging part,” said sophomore accounting major and team member Jaqueline Hicks. “We spent hours a day, every day, leading up to the case study.

I think that sometimes it

was really hard to sacrifice studying for working on this case. Having to juggle all of that was definitely really difficult for the couple of weeks that we were working on it.”

Because the national competition is based off the case that they previously worked on, Hicks said that one of their members has been brainstorming possible cases as they prepare for the next level of competition.

While the students are collaborating, Bowler likes to see how their relationships develop.

“My favorite part is getting to know the students and watching how well they work together and build friendships,” said Bowler.

“It’s amazing to see how they go from feeling clueless to becoming more confident in the knowledge they’ve gained. It’s just as much fun to see their joy when they win and you see how their hard work has paid off.”

Hicks shared similar ideas about the benefits of

Sophomore elementary education major Sophie Buckley, who attended the event for the first time this year, said her favorite part was the “Retrieving Freedom Dogs” showcasing working

dogs in training, with ages ranging from four months to two years old.

As finals week approaches, Buckley wanted to remind other students to take things into perspective.

“Grades don’t define you as a person, and neither does a test,” she said.

Students can attend more de-stress events at Rod Library next week, including P.E.T.P.A.L.S from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 12, 13, 16 and 17 in the Learning Commons featuring dogs and cats that specialize in relieving human concerns.

The Student Health Center also partners with the library for Student Wellness Wednesdays in the Makerspace, which provides relaxing activities and a variety of information based on a different wellness topic each week. The final Student Wellness Wednesday of the semester will take place on Dec. 18.

“You can go to the library next week for all of your de-stressing needs!” Haislet said.

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On Nov. 8, 2019, a group of five UNIBusiness students (Al Faisal Yasin, Cassidy Pearson, Jacqueline Hicks, Carson Ehrenberg and Nathan Funke) won the regional Deloitte National FanTAXtic Competition in Milwaukee, WI. The team will advance to the national competition, from Jan. 17-19 in Westlake, Texas. Winners of the national competition will receive $2,000 each.

According to assistant professor of accounting Cathalene Bowler, the team’s advisor, the Deloitte National FanTAXtic Competition involves a team of four or five students. Teams are composed of one senior, one junior, and three students that are either freshmen or sophomores. These students help to solve hypothetical case scenarios for a business by researching taxes.

“Our team was selected primarily based on our accounting faculty recom-

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working with her team. She enjoyed being able to bounce ideas off other people while gaining a deeper understanding of taxes. By being a part of a group with a diverse skill set, Hicks believes that all of her team members brought something different to the table.

Regardless of the outcome of the national competition, Hicks thinks that the experiences she’s had

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“Looking back on the case, we worked so hard,” said Hicks. “We learned so much. Whether we won or lost, we knew that we walked away with a great deal of experience from it.

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U.S. needs a pro-Latin America president MOHAMMED RAWWAS

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Evo Morales was the first indigenous president to be elected in Bolivia and his social democratic policies greatly reduced poverty and illiteracy rates in the country. He also worked to combat racism and sexism in the country, especially in relation to the indigenous population, and was quite popular among the Bolivian people. On Nov. 12, 2019, he was deposed in a right-wing military coup that saw the fascist Jeanine Áñez rise to power as the “interim president.” Áñez has previously stated that Indians do not belong in the city and should all be moved to rural Bolivia, and has decried indigenous peoples for their “satanic rituals.” Yet, this is a pattern that we have seen time and time again throughout the modern history of Latin America.

The military coup was triggered by a report from the Organization of American States, which questioned the integrity of the recent election. It is important to keep in mind that the Organization of American States is nothing more than the imperialist arm of the United States in suppressing leftism in Latin America, as was its explic-

itly-stated purpose during the Cold War. Furthermore, no evidence is provided in the report to substantiate the claims that are made, and even these claims do not implicate the validity of the election.

Essentially, the report noted that the preliminary count was closed before all the votes had been tallied, which is irrelevant because the preliminary count is separate from the official count and only exists so that the media has something to report on. It is standard practice for the preliminary count to close before all the votes are tallied, as had happened in previous elections. Furthermore, the report noted that Morales’ support increased later during the count, which can be explained by the fact that Morales’ support comes from rural areas that take longer to count. The fact that the results shift as more votes are counted is something that occurs in all elections, as can be seen during any election in the United States.

Furthermore, all of this is irrelevant because, even if the Organization of American States’ claims are true and that Morales’ victory was of a margin less than 10 percent, that would simply mean that Morales would win the runoff election. Furthermore, the

election results are in line with polling before the election. Morales was clearly the favorable option, and in any democracy that should be honored. It is ironic that those claiming to uphold democracy are the ones undermining it by engaging in a military coup against a popular presidential figure that by any count would have won the election.

Which brings us back to the situation on the ground: not only did the military depose of Morales in a coup, causing him to flee to Mexico, but every other leftist in the line of succession, including the Vice President, was threatened with violence either by the military or by violent rightwing mobs in a clear violation of the Constitutional norms of the country. Politicians in Morales’ party were harassed, threatened and violently assaulted, including setting their homes on fire. Violent right-wing mobs took to the streets to commit acts of violence against indigenous people, echoing the lynching of Afro-Venezuelans in Venezuela by right-wing mobs aligned with Guaido and his attempted coup there.

Of course, only a few candidates in the U.S. Presidential election have been clear on

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Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas discusses the current military coup in Latin America. He argues that Bernie Sanders is the best candidate because he has received endorsements from a handful of Latin American leaders.

this matter. Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard were the only candidates who issued clear statements condemning the military coup. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Warren stated that “the Bolivian people deserve free and fair elections,” apparently implying that they did not just have a free and fair election and thereby echoing the imperialist propaganda of the Organization of American States.

It is clear that among the candidates, only one will have a favorable orientation towards Latin America. In fact, Bernie Sanders has received endorsements from former President of Ecuador Rafael Correa, former President of Brazil

Lula da Silva and Evo Morales himself. Representative Ilhan Omar endorsed Sanders and stated that he will end American imperialism, which is not rhetoric you tend to hear in the mainstream.

The United States has left a bloody legacy in Latin America that continues to this day. While Warren openly supports Trump’s sanctions against Venezuela and recognizing Guaido in what amounts to supporting a coup, only one presidential candidate has been clear on their stance and vision of Latin America, a vision of solidarity and international cooperation rather than imperial predation.

LTE: Board of Regents must listen to its students Editor’s Note: The following letter was submitted by the Iowa Student Action organization.

Dear Mr. Richards, Mrs. Cownie, Mr. Barker, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Boettger, Mr. Dakovich, Mrs. Dunkel, Mr. Leist, & Mr. Lindenmayer: We are your students. We bear the consequences of your decisions. We have come to your universities because we believe your promise that an Iowa education will provide access to a future that is better than our past.

Unfortunately, that promise is becoming harder to believe every day.

Over the past year, your promise of an accessible education has increasingly become a fantasy for all but the rich and white. The rest of us — Black and brown students, LGBTQ+ students, female students, and working-class students — struggle to pay exorbitant tuition and survive the rising tide of racial and gender violence on our campuses.

When you passed the Multi-Year Tuition Model, we warned you that tuition hikes would make our campuses more dangerous for students of color and poor students. We

wish we had been wrong, but we were right.

Since the Multi-Year Tuition Model was passed — continuing the twenty-year trend of rising tuition costs — enrollment has declined at all three of Iowa’s public universities, the national student debt crisis has reached over $1.6 trillion, and we have seen an explosion of white supremacist violence on campus. As the financial and mental cost of attending your universities rises, enrollment will continue to fall. More and more students will leave the state to seek the education they deserve.

At the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa, and Iowa State University, our members have heard countless stories of racial discrimination and white supremacist violence.

Throughout the public comment section of your meeting on November 14th, you heard stories from students about the economic and racial oppression we are experiencing on our campuses. Unfortunately, three minutes is not enough time for us to fully explain the problem.

That is why we, as students and as citizens, are requesting

that this Board of Regents listen to us. We request that you attend forums hosted by Iowa Student Action in the spring semester at the University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa and Iowa State University. Together, we will discuss the impact of tuition hikes and the dangerous rise of racism on our campuses.

Our universities should be spaces for honest, rigorous discourse. In good faith, we implore you to accept our invitation to attend these joint town halls.

Sincerely, Your Students

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‘Marriage Story’ hits home with laughter and tears HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

“Divorce is like a death without a body.”

With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce in America, this quote from Noah Baumbach’s new film now rings truer than ever.

Debuting on Netflix, “Marriage Story” centers on the relationship between Charlie and Nicole Barber.

Charlie is an emerging New York theatre director and Nicole is a revered actress who’s followed him on the stage for the last decade. The good times are over now and the couple is in the process of divorce, with their eightyear-old son, Henry, caught in the middle.

The couple first decided to part ways amicably, but over time things got messier with lawyers and a sudden move by Nicole to Los Angeles. Now on opposite coasts, the two sides must bear the immense strain of splitting up while still trying to keep some semblance of their family together.

Directing: 4/5 The 10th feature from Baumbach (and second for Netflix), the unfolding of “Marriage Story” takes several cues from its stage theatre setting.

Numerous scenes play out in long, uninterrupted takes as characters move around the space, delivering monologues aimed at the audience just as much as they are at other characters.

The blocking of each camera and character movement

is superb as it allows scenes to flow with grace and deliver their maximum effect.

Accenting Baumbach’s work behind the camera is an orchestral score from legendary musician Randy Newman. The score calls back to Newman’s similar work in “Toy Story” as the mood swings back and forth from playful to somber.

Writing: 4/5 A writer first and director second, Baumbach’s screenplay contains both unparalleled honesty and authenticity. The film opens with Charlie and Nicole saying what they love about the other, only for it to be revealed that it’s all part of an exercise assigned to them by their divorce counselor.

This perfect establishing scene and many others work wonders at making us feel for their relationship and connect it to our experiences, both good and bad.

Being as this is a semi-autobiographical film for Baumbach about his earlier divorce, you may fear that bias would be present.

Luckily, Baumbach isn’t interested in taking sides.

He may give Charlie a little more of the benefit of the doubt, but overall he paints a balanced picture where both the features and flaws of each character are on display.

And despite the depressing subject matter, the film is still able to be quite funny as comedy gets weaved throughout. This is usual for Baumbach, who uses humor as an addition to the drama

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Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson star in “Marriage Story,” directed by Noah Baumbach and released on Netflix on Nov. 6. The film received a 96 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.

rather than a clean break from it.

Acting: 5/5 Playing Charlie and Nicole is Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, respectively. Each of them is amazing on their own and will deservedly be showered with awards this season.

They each have their big individual scenes and one grand, one together, but where they each make their money is in the little scenes between the big ones. A small facial movement here

or special line delivery there goes a long way in developing who they are and what they stand for.

Laura Dern is also great as Nicole’s no-nonsense lawyer, Nora. Dern has made a name for herself as tough characters, and she continues that here with a fierce, commanding performance.

Alan Alda and Ray Liotta play Charlie’s two lawyers that have two very different styles that complement each of their acting strengths.

Alda is the gentler and presentable one when compared

to Liotta’s more hostile and brash demeanor.

Overall: 4/5 Never before has a film been so pleasantly depressing and genuinely funny at the same time. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, or you’ll do both at the same time. By the time the credits start rolling, you’ll have been on a journey with not just these characters, but also with yourself.

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SingPins dazzle in debut album CECILIA MITCHELL Copy Editor

“SingPins A Cappella” is the first album released by UNI campus organization SingPins, a small auditioned ensemble within the Varsity Men’s Glee Club. The record includes 10 tracks, both live performances and studio recordings, amassed between the years 2017 and 2019. I found this album to be an instant classic. It’s exactly the kind of record you want to have in your collection to sing along with during road trips, or to spin when you’re feeling nostalgic about your college days in the years to come.

The first track is an a cappella arrangement of the lively Billy Joel classic, “For the Longest Time.” It’s

hard to go wrong with such a standard a capella song choice, and the SingPins did the classic piece justice.

“Alleluia,” the next piece, features beautiful, precise harmonies within a familiar sacred text.

A fun arrangement of “Death of a Bachelor,” the 2015 hit from Panic! at the Disco, comes third in the setlist. The piece has a dignified beginning and gets progressively more vibrant throughout. The next song is a live cover of Irish-American folk rock band The Elders’ 2003 track, “Men of Erin.”

I was especially impressed with this piece; the SingPins exhibited superb tone quality and dynamic control.

The fifth song on “SingPins A Cappella” was made famous by the 2012

hit movie, “Pitch Perfect.”

“Bright Lights, Bigger City/ Magic” was the arrangement sung by The Treblemakers, the fictional male a cappella group in their finale performance. A mash-up cover of CeeLo Green’s and Bruno Mars’ respective songs, this track is somewhat overdone, but I have no complaints regarding the SingPins’ performance. Their rendition is upbeat and the singers seem invested in their delivery.

A live recording of the traditional Scottish melody “Loch Lomond” comes next in the setlist. While the SingPins’ rendition is beautiful, I noticed that there was some unflattering variation in the vowel delivery in this piece. “Loch Lomond” is one of my favorite folk songs, and I whole-heartedly believe

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Cecilia Mitchell reviews “SingPins A Capella,” the first release from UNI’s auditioned a capella ensemble.

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Secondly, “Cabaret” is a chilling manifestation of the death of 1920s society and political culture that is shattered by the Third Reich’s rise to power. Soon after, Cliff is shown fleeing Berlin without Sally.

At its core, “Cabaret” is modeled after Christopher Isherwood’s “Berlin Stories,” but the Broadway musical’s foundation is drawn from John Van Druten’s play adaptation of the aforementioned novel.

However, the production’s transformational journey did not end there. In over 50 years since the musical’s debut, developments can be seen in the conspicuousness of Cliff ’s bisexuality, the addition of several musical numbers and a new, nightmarish take on the ending of the musical (which this particular production chose to adapt).

Credit is due to TheatreUNI for being brave and skillful enough to pull

off the ending sequence they chose. As the musical came to a close, the audience grew sickeningly silent as they realized the curtains of the Kit Kat Klub had disappeared, leaving in its absence a thin and wiry frame. The orchestra had left the bandstand, and the cast was nowhere to be seen.

As the Emcee flowed down the set’s stairs in for one last time, a song reminiscent to the musical’s opening tune, “Willkommen” could be heard once again. Speaking directly to the audience, the Emcee asked, “Where are your troubles now?

Forgotten? I told you so. We have no troubles here. Life is beautiful — the girls are beautiful — even the orchestra is beautiful.”

By reprising the same, lighthearted song that the audience was exposed to at the beginning of the musical, it is made evident how much has actually changed in the atmosphere.

As the Emcee reached center stage for the last time, the lights highlight-

ed the barbed wire hidden in the wireframe, and the flashy Kit Kat Klub sign rose into the rafters, replaced by infamous the “Arbeit Macht Frei” (translating to “work sets you free”) sign from the entrance of Auschwitz. He slowly unzipped his overcoat to reveal the striped suit worn underneath, denoting him as a concentration camp prisoner. The lights went down as two enormous Nazi banners billowed from the ceiling.

Suddenly, sirens could be heard, along with a German train conductor. Those who had previously been waiters and waitresses for the Kit Kat Klub had become Nazi officers.

As sirens blared and guests were brusquely ushered out of the theatre, they walked through a hallway filled with Nazi imagery from fascist Germany, as well as pictures of modern antisemitism in the United States.

According to Osatinski, this was no mistake. The musical lends itself to cul-

it should be performed in a Scottish accent. It sounds like some SingPins members delivered the piece that way and some did not, making the tone quality sound off. There are also some discrepancies in their onsets and offsets.

The seventh song on the album is an arrangement of Jon Bellion’s 2016 hit “All Time Low.” This cover is very well-executed; the dynamic contrast adds interest and they hit the repetitive consonants accurately. What could have been a muddled, hard-to-understand rendition is crisp and clear and I was impressed by the SingPins’ take on contemporary pop music.

Next, the SingPins gave their rendition of the romantic Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Their slow, methodical version features complex, haunting harmonies.

The arrangement they chose takes some unusual turns with the familiar piece, and I appreciated the unexpected in this track.

The 1980 song “Seven Bridges Road” by Eagles is the ninth number on the record. A live version backed by a guitar, this track is the only accompanied piece on the album, which I found very fitting for the classic rock standard. This song is a rousing, Americana tune enjoyable for listeners of any demographic.

The SingPins close their

tural and political criticism that can be applied to the modern era. “Cabaret” is widely considered to be a conceptual musical due to the dual structure found between the actual storyline and outof-place musical numbers.

This duality allows for the musical to add on to what is happening in the plot.

In Osatinski’s Director’s Note, she writes, “Across the United States in 2019 and 2020, many theatre companies are producing ‘Cabaret.’

Like UNI, these companies recognize the very real parallels between Germany in

debut album with a cover of the infamous Blue Swede track, “Hooked on a Feeling.”

I found the beginning unexpectedly fast, but the classic cover gained appeal as it continued. The variation in dynamics and complexity throughout the piece added interest, but the singers did not sound as emotionally invested in this song as they did in others.

[‘SingPins’ A Capella’] is a must-buy in the name of Panther Pride and the enjoyment of musical expertise.

CECILIA MITCHELL Copy Editor

I thoroughly enjoyed this album, and as a soon-tobe UNI alum, I think it’s a must-buy in the name of Panther Pride and the enjoyment of musical expertise. I am impressed by the clever craft of the setlist; “SingPins A Cappella” features a wide variety of genres in a song order that flows effortlessly.

The SingPins’ vocal performance is technically excellent. There are very few notable or even noticeable errors in this record. The UNI community should be very proud to have a group as talented as the SingPins on campus.

1929 and America in 2019.”

Between outstanding performances from Hynick as the Emcee and Bailey as Sally, along with the clear intent to connect modern America to the rise of Nazi Germany, UNI’s “Cabaret” left the audience feeling like the floor had dropped from beneath them. The “it can’t happen here” mentality depicted in the musical is a dangerous way of thought, and this show was a crucial reminder to audience members about the dangers of complacency on social justice issues.

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Panthers trample No. 23 Buffaloes on the road PATRICK HANSEN

Sports Writer

The Panthers have been rolling through their competition so far this season, turning heads after finishing last season with a 16-18 record.

Fast forward nine months, the Purple and Gold are off to a 9-1 start with a top 25 upset over Colorado under their belt.

This Monday, questions were warranted about how the Panthers would do on the road with taking on No. 23 Colorado, paired with if the amplified elevation is something that can be prepared for.

Head coach Ben Jacobson noted, “Not really. We played at New Mexico a couple years ago, we played at Denver a cou-

ple years ago, so we’ve taken a handful of these trips where you’re playing at that altitude and there’s just not a lot you can do for it.”

The Purple and Gold started out the game with a sixpoint lead, but the Buffaloes quickly responded and kept the game close throughout the first half. Both teams shot the lights out in the first half with UNI taking a 33-32 lead heading into halftime.

As the second half went under way, the Panthers got hot quick, claiming their largest lead of the game with 11 points just a couple minutes into the half gaining the 44-32 lead.

However, with 10 minutes left the Buffaloes came back to

retake a 55-53 lead. Coming down the final stretch, the game remained close with the two teams trading off the lead ten times before A.J. Green hit a clutch three-pointer with one minute left to play, tying the game at 76. As Colorado took the ball down the court, Spencer Haldeman came up with a big steal that resulted in a layup to put the UNI ahead 78-76 with 45 seconds remaining.

The Panthers were able to finish off their night with a 79-76 upset over Colorado, the Panthers first win over a ranked team since 2016.

Additionally, with basketball legend Bill Walton calling the game, the team had the coveted opportunity to meet the two-time NBA champion and

Courtesy Photo/UNI Athletics

former MVP. There was plenty of quality entertainment for Panther fans, such as Walton’s fascination with Panthers, saying, “Panthers can jump 20 feet from trees.” There were also many other memorable quotes like, “Austin Phyfe, not to be

confused with Barney [Fife],” “Ben Jacobson is outstanding” and “Northern Iowa’s fantastic.”

Up next, UNI will enjoy the heat in Phoenix, Ariz., taking on Grand Canyon University on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. on ESPN3.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Panthers go 1-1 in Nebraska against Creighton, UNO COLIN HORNING

Associate Sports Editor

A heartbreaking loss would perhaps be the best way to sum up the UNI women’s basketball team’s loss to Creighton University last Sunday in Omaha, Neb. After winning their first five games, including statement victories against the University of Missouri and the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Panther women dropped two

straight over Thanksgiving break in Las Vegas.

Looking to get back into the win column, they battled down to the wire against Creigton, ultimately falling by the score of 57-54.

Sophomore guard Kam Finley led the Panthers in scoring with 16 points off the bench and went 3-4 from three. She was the only Panther in double figures on the night, followed by guard Karli Rucker and cen-

ter Megan Maahs with eight points each.

Creighton outscored UNI by three points in the first quarter and by one point in the second to take a 32-28 lead heading into halftime.

The third quarter saw the Purple and Gold outscore the Blue Jays 18-7, taking a 46-39 lead into the final frame. However, the home advantage helped Creighton bounce back and hold UNI to just eight points in the

fourth. The Blue Jays ended the game on a 12-0 run, leading to a hard-fought 57-54 victory. The win moved the Blue Jays to 7-2 on the year and dropped the Panthers to 5-3, losing their third straight game after a 5-0 start.

The Panther women bounced back in a big way on Tuesday night against another Omaha opponent— the University of NebraskaOmaha. Four Panthers

scored in double figures on the night, led by Rucker’s 19 points. UNI also shot 51 percent from the field, and held UNO to only 29 percent shooting and just 41 points overall en route to an 81-45 domination.

The Panthers will return home on Sunday, Dec. 15 against IUPUI before playing their next four games on the road with Missouri Valley Conference play starting Jan. 3 at Drake University.

SEMESTER IN REVIEW

Semester recap: White House visit, HOF, playoff runs and more JACOB POTTER

Sports Editor

The 2019 fall semester has been one to remember for UNI Athletics with Drew Foster visiting the White House, a historic Hall of Fame ceremony, a quarterfinal Panther football team, NCAA Tournament berth for UNI volleyball, 9-1 start for men’s basketball, 6-3 women’s basketball team and much more.

“What’s important this early in the season is what we’re doing as a Panther family,” men’s basketball head coach Ben Jacobson said.

The semester started with a near upset of No. 21 Iowa State

by Panther football, followed by the 2019 UNI Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony that inducted the 2009-10 Sweet 16 team.

The success across all sports continued as Jessica Heims won gold for track and field in Peru.

Football The semester started with the Panther football taking the then No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones wire-to-wire in a 29-26 overtime thriller.

Although the Panthers fell short, they moved on to an 8-4 regular season record, followed by taking down No. 10 Courtesy Photo/UNI Athletics

South Dakota State to move to the quarterfinals. After grinding out a 13-10 upset over the Jackrabbits, UNI has a showdown with No. 2 James Madison set for Friday night on ESPN2 with the possibility of rain in the forecast.

“Let it rain, we’ve dealt with seeds [not receiving a seed], we’ve dealt with snow, so let it rain,” head coach Mark Farley said. “We’re all having fun just to be here.”

Volleyball After a slow start, Panther volleyball heated up for a final record of 24-11 and 17-1 in conference play. Following hosting the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, the Panther women received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers received the coveted opportunity to compete on one of the biggest stages, but ultimately fell to the University of Missouri.

Nonetheless, the 2019 season was one for the record books with head coach Bobbi Petersen elapsing 500 career wins, and becoming the alltime wins leader in UNI volley-

ball history, passing her former coach Iradge Ahrabi-Fard’s record of 503 wins.

Men’s basketball The 2019-20 Panthers are off to a hot start at 9-1 after recently taking down No. 23 Colorado 79-76 on the road.

For their upset and 9-1 record, the Panthers were on Sportscenter and cracked college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman’s top 25 ranking, coming in at No. 25.

The Panthers continue this memorable season after visiting the Colosseum in Rome this summer, playing in Cancun recently and taking down a top 25 team.

Women’s basketball The Panther women got off to a 5-0 start after a big 78-73 road win against Missouri and an 88-66 rout of the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Panthers now sit at 6-3 after playing in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving and recently dominating Omaha 81-45.

Wrestling After crowning their first national champion since 2001 in Drew Foster, the “Panther Train” is looking to win a team

Courtesy Photo/RANDY PUGH

title this season. Seeing Foster become one of 10 national champions and visiting the White House for his historic achievement serves as valiant motivation for the 2019-20 Panthers.

Looking forward, Panther football looks to make it to the FCS semi-finals, No. 13 UNI wrestling seeks another strong season, along with Arch and March Madness on the horizon for both UNI basketball programs and much more.

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