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CAMPUS LIFE
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Opinion guest columnist Ben Neessen argues which albums are the best of 2021.
Wrestlers compete at Harold Nichols Cyclone Open.
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the “House of Gucci.”
Campbell Hall cast away Plans for future of 70 year old dorm remain unclear, will stay a quarantine dorm for spring CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN News Editor
Campbell Hall, a fixture on campus since 1952, has housed students for over 60 years. Last year the Housing and Dining Department declared Campbell would be utilized exclusively for isolation and quarantine spaces. This news left many Campbell residents saddened and also led to questions regarding the future of the dorm. Samantha Davis, a former Campbell resident and desk assistant said, “The community in Campbell has been really interactive, and I’ve loved the rooms and lounges. I was pretty disappointed when I found out I couldn’t (recontract), but I understood why Campbell would make a good place for isolation.” Executive Director of Housing and Dining Nick Rafanello noted the reasoning behind the university’s decision to designate Campbell as a quarantine dorm. “We erred on the side of safety and determined we would be bet-
Murder on Main Street
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Campbell Hall continues to remain a quarantine dorm although low numbers of students have had to quarantine in Campbell this semester.
ter served if we had a building we could use for isolation and quarantine spaces not knowing the impact COVID19 would have this academic year,” Rafanello said. With the end of first semester approaching, a small percentage of students have needed to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19. As a result Campbell is sitting relatively
empty, and plans for the future of Campbell remain unknown. In response to what the future of Campbell will look like next year, Rafanello said, “We continue to evaluate all of the Housing and Dining system each year, including finalizing the current third phase of the renovation of Noehren Hall, planning for a new roof in Roth and evaluating retail
opportunities across campus.” Rafanello continued, “As we have continued to emphasize, students who live on campus for two years have higher persistence and graduation rates, as such the impact of the housing and dining plans will be to support student success and their achievements of their academic, professional, and personal goals.”
The Cedar Falls Police Department has charged 20year-old Keyon Roby and 22- year-old James WrightBuls with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery. According to a recently released police report, the charges are “in connection with the Dec. 4, 2019 incident in which Grant Thomas Saul was shot and killed at 112 Main St in Cedar Falls.” On Dec. 4, 2019, at 9:17 p.m., officers with the Cedar Falls Police were dispatched to 112 Main St. When the officers arrived at the scene they discovered 24-yearold Saul had been shot and killed in his apartment. See MURDER, page 2
Cedar Falls runoff election results
Incumbents win narrowly in runoff races for mayor and city council positions CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN means a great deal to me that News Editor
The results for the highly contested Cedar Falls mayoral runoff election are in from the polls. Incumbent Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green has won against at-large City Councilman Dave Sires by a narrow margin of 97 votes. Unofficial results report Green narrowly winning with 3,534 votes, while Sires garnered 3,437 votes. As reported by KWWL, Sires could challenge and request a recount. In a Facebook video, Green shared his thanks and plans for the future. “I’m very honored to have received the most votes in this contest for mayor. No outcome is certain, and it
the majority of voters trust me to lead the city for another two years. I look forward to working with a supportive council to implement the five points of the PS-22 Plan to reform the public safety department, beginning in January. I wish to thank my
It means a great deal to me that the majority of voters trust me to lead the city for another two years.
two opponents, Tom Blanford and Dave Sires, for running spirited campaigns, and for making sure that voters had a clear choice on who to vote
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Incumbent Rob Green has won the runoff election against candidate Dave Sires.
Sires also responded to the results by stating, “We put up a hard fight. We got beat Courtesy/Cedar Falls by 97 votes, I want to thank Cedar Falls’ mayoral runoff election had over 6,000 votes cast, with Green everyone that supported me, receiving the majority. wanted to see a change, and ernment, including strength- wanted to support a fire for.” Green continued, “Now, ening the role of the mayor department,” Sires said. “I’ve with two years of hard-won as the city’s chief executive got two more years on the experience under my belt, officer. Thanks again for council and I look forward to and a supportive council to your support, and for doing working and doing the things work with, I look forward the work to be informed and I think are important, and I to these next two years and engaged residents. It’s an love Cedar Falls.” the reforms we will be able honor to work with you and to make in Cedar Falls gov- for you.” See RUNOFF, page 2
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Alumnus and journalist Tom Cullen visits UNI for film screening
Acclaimed ‘Storm Lake’ documentary shows on Dec. 2, followed by Q&A with Cullen NI STAFF
Journalist Tom Cullen, reporter for the Storm Lake Times and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa’s economics program (B.A., 2015), will return to UNI on Dec. 2 for a screening of “Storm Lake,” the acclaimed documentary about the struggles of the Cullen family’s biweekly newspaper. The screening will take place in Curris Business Building 109 (John Deere Auditorium) at 6:30 p.m., with a Q&A period with Cullen after the film. Cullen will be introduced by Professor David Surdam, Cullen’s economics advisor at UNI. Directed by Jerry Risius and Beth Levison, “Storm Lake’’ highlights a family-run paper in Iowa, struggling to keep the business alive and to keep citizens informed as forces conspire to overwhelm their precarious small-town existence. The Hollywood Reporter describes the film as “fascinating subject matter for a portrait of American resil-
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Journalist Tom Cullen will be visiting UNI Dec. 2 for a screening of the documentary “Storm Lake.”
ience and unity through fractious times.” The film paints a picture of a western Iowa community being threatened with change — from corporate to
political and environmental forces, all while facing a pandemic. Leading the charge to keep the community informed is 63-year-old Art Cullen, an
old-school journalist who has dedicated his life to his family’s biweekly newspaper, the Storm Lake Times. In 2017, Art won a Pulitzer Prize for his editorials that challenged powerful corporate interests and local county officials about the pollution of local waterways. Tom Cullen, Art’s son, was responsible for much of the Times’ dogged reporting on the region’s water pollution caused by industrial agriculture. Members of the Cullen family comprise half of the Times’ 10-person team, which also includes Art’s wife Dolores the photographer and culture reporter, his older brother John the publisher, and John’s wife Mary the food columnist. Tom Cullen’s visit and the screening of “Storm Lake” is presented by the Department of Economics, the Depar tment of Communication & Media, the Department of Political Science, the Economics Club and the UNI American Democracy Project.
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Roby and Wright-Buls had fled the scene before emergency services arrived. Both Roby and WrightBuls were inmates at the Black Hawk County Jail at the time the charges were filed.
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Keyon Roby, pictured above, has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery.
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Daryl Kruse, pictured above, was recently elected as City Council’s Ward 3 representative.
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The best albums of 2021 BEN NEESSEN
Guest Colmnist
The year 2021 was an excellent year for music. From the emergence of pop–punk superstar Olivia Rodrigo to Tyler, The Creator’s return to his rap roots. From the motown merger of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars with Silk Sonic, to the resurgence of Taylor Swift’s beloved brand of folk. There were many incredible albums which flew under the radar of popular music as well. Below, I’ll review some fantastic releases within popular genres which in my opinion, are the best that 2021 has to offer. Rock I guarantee that I have never heard an album like the latest from Black Midi. The trio has released a madly eclectic, yet coherent cacophony of tracks with “Cavalcade.” Their unique brand of postpunk is colorfully splattered here with shades of progressive, jazz, noise, art and math rock. From first listen, even from first glance at the album’s cover art, Black Midi demands your attention. The opener “John L” is dissonant and uneasy to unfamiliar ears, but its ear-wormy hook and dynamic shifts will soon win over any patient listener. “Slow” is a freight train of a track with its cascading guitar riff and propelling drum patterns, while “Diamond Stuff” is a meditative ambient piece which effortlessly crescends to a jazzy, euphoric peak. Black Midi transcends genres with grace on Cavalcade for a truly unparagoned batch of tracks.
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Black Country, New Road and Black Midi’s 2021 releases.
Seven piece Black Country, New Road (BCNR) fire on all cylinders with their debut album “For the First Time.” The septet, boasting a violinist and saxophone player, produce compositionally complex art rock with post punk and jazz inflections. “Instrumental” is the most infectious piece of Eastern European-leaning dance-punk that will be heard all year. “Athens, France” is a dynamically shifting piece of math rock which slows to a patient halt and builds with nefarious intent, culminating in a stunningly beautiful outro of interwoven guitars. “Track X” is a soulful ballad which evokes a sense of nostalgia with plucky strings, delightful vocal harmonies, and a saxophone with a spring in its step. In just their first full release, BCNR flaunt a strong proficiency in many musical styles. Pop Porter Robinson’s acous-
tic tinged electropop album, “Nurture” feels like sharing a hug with an old friend who’s reassuring you that everything will be alright. Sonically blissful and lyrically optimistic, dance anthems like “Look at the Sky” will give you a sunny smile. “Something Comforting” is a homely acoustic tune with gentle guitars and pianos that usher in a pulsating EDM chorus. The short and sweet “Lifelike” features a gorgeous violin lead and bouncy, airy synth arpeggios. It would honestly feel right at home in the next Animal Crossing game. Robinson’s brand of electropop seamlessly incorporates folk and EDM influences for a sound that the word pretty does not do justice. It can’t quite nail down Genesis Owusu, as “Smiling With No Teeth” includes traces of soul, hip hop, R&B, rock and techno. The GhaneseAustralian artist tackles themes of depression and racism, personified by the alle-
gorical “black dogs” which he references throughout the album. “Don’t Need You” confronts these “black dogs” in a moment of liberation, where the pounding beat and shout along chorus will surely get your feet moving. The slow and soulful “Smiling with No Teeth” scrutinizes the hypocrisy of people seeking freedom from their burdens while refusing to help alleviate others’. Along with the folk-leaning “A Song About Fishing,” Owusu really has a song for anyone on his full length debut. Rap Injury Reserve exponentially evolved their experimental hip-hop with “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” although they did so mournfully, with the untimely passing of founding member Jordan Groggs. Consequently, the album sees the group at its darkest and most contemplative. “Superman That”
features a glitchy beat and lyrically is nothing short of despondent. The song feels as if your rocket ship has lost all power as you’re plummeting back to earth. This attitude of hopelessness is shared on “Knees” with its staggered, pummelling instrumental. Feelings of sorrow, insecurity, and present-day pessimism are exercised throughout the album, which hopefully may provide solace to any listeners who share the group’s sentiment. Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, known as JPEGMafia continues to be unpredictable with “LP!,” where he blends elements of abstract, lofi and hardcore hip hop with pop and R&B. “LP!” sets itself apart in that there are two versions of the album available online. One is on all of the traditional streaming platforms while the other is available on the purchasing platform Bandcamp, each sharing songs and withholding exclusive cuts. “TRUST!” is an upbeat opener to the album with lofi hip hop production and positive lyrics. “SICK, NERVOUS & BROKE!” presents an airy, awesome wave of an instrumental with a vocal delivery gliding between yelps and croons. With a versatile tracklist, JPEGMafia reaffirms himself as a singular voice in modern rap music. Although they are unique, maybe even alienating, variations of their respective genres, I hope that you’ll give these incredible albums a listen. Each of them execute a unique musical vision which is unlike anything anybody can hear anytime soon. In my opinion, they are the best that this past year had to offer.
Bigger budget, fewer students at the University of Northern Iowa GLENN GRAY
Guest Colmnist
Editor’s note: Glenn Gray is a tenured university administrator with over 35 years of experience in higher education, including 19 years of service as a chief housing officer. This article was originally published in The Courier Sept. 28, 2021. Vanessa Miller’s Sept. 16 article in The Gazette informs Iowa taxpayers of the fact that Iowa’s Board of Regents recently unanimously approved, without discussion, a request for $20.3 million more in state fund-
ing for the next budget year, including $5.6 million for the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Most concerning is the fact that enrollment at UNI has dropped for the fifth year in a row. More specifically, Mark Nook began serving as the 11th president of UNI on Feb. 1, 2017, when enrollment was 11,907. Enrollment has since dropped by 2,676 students or 22.5%. Nook boasts of growth in UNI’s freshman class and high graduation rates, but enrollment is also a matter of student retention – retention of freshmen into their sophomore and junior years. The budget for the Board of Regents is staggering, and
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Instead of providing more state funding for Iowa’s three public universities, Iowa taxpayers should advocate for a reduction in the size and scope of the Board of Regents.
the cost/benefit ratio is highly questionable. Iowa taxpayers provide more than half (58%) of UNI’s budgeted revenue. Student tuition and fees make up most of the remainder of UNI’s budgeted revenue. It should be noted that UNI unfortunately raised student tuition this year, and the Board of Regents requested a $12 million taxpayer increase for UNI – which the Iowa General Assembly wisely rejected. Raising student tuition and fees, and increasing taxpayer support should not be on the table until UNI demonstrates the ability to better manage the resources they already have. Instead of providing more
state funding for Iowa’s three public universities, Iowa taxpayers should advocate for a reduction in the size and scope of the Board of Regents, and for the reallocation of those resources to Iowa’s three public universities. The budget for the Board of Regents is staggering, and the cost/benefit ratio is highly questionable. Iowa taxpayers should also determine if UNI’s president, and UNI’s vice president for finance and operations, are capable of providing the kind of innovative leadership UNI needs. A sixth year of declining enrollment will be unacceptable to Iowa taxpayers and tuition-and-fee-paying students.
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We are thankful for films HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic
Thanksgiving is always a time of year where we celebrate gratitude, something that we don’t do enough these days. As a film critic, I share as much of the blame as everybody else. My process usually consists of watching a film, passing judgment on it, and then moving on to the next thing. It’s an all-consuming routine that doesn’t leave any room for taking a step back and seeing the bigger picture. So, in an effort to absolve my past sins, I’ve written about what I am thankful for in the five films I saw over Thanksgiving break. I’m thankful that the rest of the cast of “House of Gucci” was able to save the film from Jared Leto’s terrible performance. It’s mind-boggling that his offensively bad turn as Paolo Gucci is netting some serious Oscar buzz, especially compared to the great work by his fellow castmates. Ridley Scott (who’s having a great 2021 with this and “The Last Duel”), mounts the film with the self-seriousness one would expect, which may
disappoint those looking for a bit of eccentricity. No matter, the sprawling story of love, power, and betrayal is handsomely crafted and engaging, with Lady Gaga proving that her performance in “A Star Is Born” was not a stroke of beginner’s luck. I’m thankful for Will Smith’s electric performance in “King Richard,” which saves the film from being just your average sports biopic. The story of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams has to include their father, Richard Williams, who could be viewed as either a parent pushing his children to be the best or a tyrant that used others to place himself in the spotlight. The film takes the stance of the former, which could be guessed based on the title and Smith’s producing credit. But the lack of a complicated take on the character doesn’t detract from what Smith accomplished on-screen, which will surely net him his long-overdue Oscar. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Aunjanue Ellis as Oracene Williams, who holds her own as she goes toe-to-toe with Smith in
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Film critic Hunter Friensen reflects on what he is thankful for within films.
the harder-hitting scenes. I’m thankful that LinManuel Miranda gave musical theatre fans their version of “Avengers: Endgame.” After years performing and writing songs for films, the “Hamilton” creator has stepped into the director’s chair for “Tick, Tick… Boom!” which tells the tragically short life story of Broadway writer/composer Jonathan Larson. Miranda has stacked his cast with a bevy of Broadway talents, many of which go unnoticed to the untrained eye. Andrew Garfield leads the pack as Larson, bringing panicked
energy as he attempts to jumpstart his career with a show that’s consumed most of his life. By depicting the turbulent creative process, Miranda has made a film that is a love letter to all those that have poured their hearts and souls into their work. I’m thankful to Kenneth Branagh for utilizing the pandemic to direct his first great film in 25 years. The famed British thespian took quarantine as an opportunity to write and direct “Belfast,” his autobiography about his upbringing in the titular city during the 1960s. Despite
being about a specific time and place, Branagh’s film tells a universal story with sweet simplicity. There’s true passion behind every frame and performance. It’s not a perfect film, but it hits nearly every emotional beat it sets out to accomplish, with much of the credit going to the incredible cast, especially the discovery of the young Jude Hill. I’m thankful to Pablo Larraín and Kristen Stewart for revamping the biopic genre with “Spencer.” For those that are fans of “The Crown” and the usual crop of English royalty biopics (“Elizabeth,” “The Queen,” “The King’s Speech”), “Spencer” will be quite the wild ride. Opting for claustrophobic camerawork and a haunting score by Jonny Greenwood, Larraín’s chamber piece tracks Princess Diana’s ungodly struggle to survive for three days on holiday with the royal family. Stewart may as well have written her Oscar acceptance speech along with preparing for this role, as there isn’t an ounce of her presence in this truly transformative performance.
FROM THE NI ARCHIVES
New Commons to be ready for fall term Rooms are planned to give atmosphere of home Editors Note: This article was originally printed Aug. 18, 1933 in the College Eye. New and old students arriving on the campus this fall will be the first to enjoy facilities of what will probably be the finest and most completely equipped student recreational building in the country. The newly completed Commons building which is to be ready for occupancy September 11, is the result of months of intensive planning on the part of administrators, and experts in the field of architecture and interior decoration and furnishings. The building is a two-story structure of red brick with stone trim, 160 feet long and 115 feet wide. It is located south and west and is joined to the west wing of Bartlett hall, women’s dormitory. Looking at the building from the south, the new student will see a low, artistic structure which has along its face a terrace with tiled floor and wrought iron
railings.At the center, directly over the first floor and opening out from the large student lounge on the second floor, he will see a balcony sixteen feet wide and 150 feet in length. The new structure, which is expected to become the central gathering place and recreational headquarters for all students, both men and women, has as its central unit a sequence of two expansive rooms. The very heart of the building is this unit composed of the student lounge, main lobby, recreation hall, and the mezzanine lounge. The huge recreation hall is 49 feet wide and 90 feet long, and is designed for spacious comfort and beauty. It will be the center of college life during the coming years, and will be scene of many a student program of entertainment. At one end of the room is a stage with entrances from the outside hall. This stage is to be used for many formal and informal activities.
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The Commons opened on Sept. 10, 1933. This article features the new facility.
Decorative color effects such as have already delighted the eyes of students on the campus during the summer and are bringing exclamations of praise from all who see them are one of the outstanding features of the new structure. Walls of ivory with antique effect, modernistic silver leaf scroll effects overhead, and doors and woodwork of graduated colors from blue to old rose to deep mahogany red are the characteristics of the main
recreational hall. These colors picked up in the draperies of the room are carried over in matching tones in the main lobby which in turn has its color characteristics graduated to harmonize with those of the main student lounge. The large lobby is to be richly carpeted and formally furnished. Above is the mezzanine floor with tiny balconies overlooking the recreation hall on one side and the student lounge on the other. Both the
main lobby and the mezzanine have hardwood floors to match those of the recreation hall and can be easily cleared of furniture to facilitate overflow crowds at dances on special occasions. Adjoining the lobby on the side opposite from the recreation hall is a large student lounge. This room, 21 by 75 feet, with a huge fireplace of either end, carries out aGeorgian architectural scheme of decoration. Green walls and old ivory woodwork, green damask draperies simply hung against the ivory of the woodwork and the lighter green of the walls, and the same colors picked up in chair coverings, carpet designs, wall hanging, floor screens, and Georgian mirrors over the two fireplaces are all planned to give the lounge the character of a formal but comfortable living room. See COMMONS, page 5
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The planning of the furniture in the student lounge has been arranged in such way as to provide different center of recreational activity. In one corner will be open book shelves with comfortable chairs, arranged around the huge fireplaces at either end to form two other units. Still other groupings will be those for music, cards, writing and tea. French doors open out from the main lounge onto the terrace which looks directly south to the campanile and is connected by another door to the fountain room. At this end of the terrace, in mild weather, will be painted steel furniture and gay sun umbrellas where students may gather. The main entrance to the
CAMPUS LIFE DECEMBER 2, 2021 | NORTHERNIOWAN.COM | VOLUME 118, ISSUE 26 building from the southeast and north leads through a hallway to either the second floor and the social rooms or to the lower floor where the dining rooms are located. On the main floor is a lounge for women faculty members, with a small kitchenette adjoining where tea preparations may be carried Courtesy/ Rod Library on. This spacious room reverts In 1966 UNI enclosed the south terrace of the Commons. The work to the classical in decoration, included enclosing and extending the south terrace, connecting three with informal draperies and dining rooms and installling a new kitchen. furniture giving the room a carpet and draperies. cially outfitted for meetings of unique character. A small lounge on this floor men’s organizations, are locatThe faculty men are also to will furnish the intimate atmo- ed one at each end of the mezhave a lounge located on the sphere for college organiza- zanine lobby on the second main floor. The knotty pine tions and guests of the college floor. The activity room for paneled walls and the deco- organizations and guests of women’s organizations is to rations of this room will form the college who may wish the be furnished in maple, wherethe background for heavy oak privacy of a room of this type as the furniture for the men’s furniture of a masculine type for various gatherings. room will be antique oak. upholstered in clear tones of The east wing of the buildTwo activities rooms, red, green, brown, and blue one decorated and especially ing is devoted to an adminisleather. These tones in turn are arranged for groups of women trative unit composed of officreflected in the colors of the students, and the other espe- es for the Women’s League,
Student Council, and those who will administer the social program. Here, in addition, are located the post office and telephone exchange for those who live on the campus. In the east and west wings on the main floor are suites of retiring rooms for men and women. Here, too, are rest rooms and check rooms for guests. Dining rooms at either end of the first floor will accommodate dormitory girls to the extent of making it possible for the to carry on a program of social education in connection with the dinner meal. Faculty dining room add a guest dining room, each seating 50, and tastily decorated are so located that they can be reached not only from the lounge on the floor above, but directly from the outside as well.
Finals destressing activities
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As the end of the semester comes closer that means finals. If you’re feeling stressed UNI Student Wellness Services has your back with de-stressing activities. The activities this semester will be hosted in the Maucker Union Ballrooms Dec. 6-8 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, puzzles, inspirational rocks, coloring, animals and a labyrinth.
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Wrestlers compete at Harold Nichols Cyclone Open DAVID WARRINGTON
Sports Writer
This past Sunday, the UNI wrestling team traveled to Ames to compete in the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open, hosted by Iowa State. It was a very successful day for the Panthers. Of the 26 UNI athletes competing, 23 of them placed on the podium with a finish of at least sixth place, including nine Panthers who won their weight classes. Parker Keckeisen, the reigning Big 12 champion at 184 lbs, had a great performance, winning the 184 lb competition in dominating fashion. Keckeisen picked up victories over Caleb Orris of South Dakota State by tech fall, 18-2, Ben Lee of Grand View by major decision,
15-6 and Caden Gerlach of California Baptist by major decision, 17-5. It was also a nice day for Cael Happel, a member of the highly talented Happel wrestling family of Lisbon, as the freshman was the winner at 141 lbs. Happel won all three of his matches by regular decision, defeating Julian Sanchez of Army 7-4, Edison Alanis of California Baptist 12-6 and Thomas Deck of Army 9-7. Derek Holschlag was also a winner, cruising through four matches to a win at 157 lbs. The junior from La Porte City defeated Derek Anderson, competing unattached, by tech fall, 16-0, Lucas Bratland of Iowa State by fall in 4:14, UNI teammate Evan Yant by regular decision, 9-2 and Nate
Lukez of Army by regular decision, 8-6. Other winners for the Panthers on the day included Julian Farber at 133 lbs, Pat Schoenfelder at 174 lbs and Noah Glaser at 197 lbs. In the freshman/sophomore division, RJ Weston was the winner at 157 lbs, Jared Simma at 174 lbs and Adam Ahrendsen at 197 lbs. The Panther wrestlers will be back in action this Saturday, Dec. 4, when they travel to Columbia, Mo. for duals against Missouri and Virginia Tech. The home opener for the Panthers will be Saturday, Dec. 11, when they host the UNI Open. Panther fans will have to wait a little while before seeing UNI compete in a dual in the West Gym, as the
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The UNI wrestling team had a solid showing over the weekend at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open in Ames, Iowa. Nine Panthers won in their respective weight classes.
first home dual will not take place until Friday, Jan. 21,
when they host Utah Valley.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Panthers lose late on the road to Creighton, 79-72 HUNTER FRIESEN Sports Writer
After two consecutive wins against midwestern opponents, the UNI women’s basketball team made their way down to Omaha, Neb. to take on Creighton University. It was a game that both teams had circled on their calendars, as the Panthers knocked out the Bluejays in last year’s National Invitational Tournament. Creighton entered the contest with a 2-2 record, which included a
win over fellow Iowa school, Drake University. UNI didn’t waste any time getting points on the board as junior guard Kam Finley nailed a three-point shot immediately after senior forward Bre Gunnels won the tipoff. From there it was backand-forth until the first quarter buzzer went off, which Creighton beat with a last-second layup. The second quarter marked one of UNI’s best offensive outputs of the season, as the team shot 9-16 from the field,
and missed only one of their eight free throw attempts. The Purple & Gold needed that impressive run as Creighton held the lead for the majority of the quarter. Eventually, the Panthers went on a seven-point run, netting them a 40-33 lead at halftime. Gunnels sank a three-pointer right out of the gate in the third quarter, giving UNI its largest lead of the day at 10 points. That lead stayed constant as the teams went titfor-tat. As the quarter winded down, Creighton became too
much to handle. They went on a 5-0 run and made another last-second layup to tie things up heading into the final quarter. The Bluejays took that momentum and ran with it all the way to the end. It seemed as if UNI’s offense had made a deal with the devil, as their second quarter wonders were replaced by fourth quarter blunders. UNI shot 33% from the field, a far cry from Creighton’s 60%. Try as they might, the Panthers were unable to overcome
Creighton’s late dominance, losing the game 72-79. Senior guard Karli Rucker led the Panthers in scoring with 20 points. Gunnels tallied 19 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. The Panthers will continue on the road, this time heading up north to St. Paul, Minn. for a first-time match against the St. Thomas Tommies, who joined the Summit League just this season. The game will be on Wednesday, Dec. 1, with tipoff at 7 p.m.
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The impact of the coaching carousel on college football DEVON CANTY Murray. USC is also known
for their great history with quarterbacks and will look to turn around the program led With college football by Riley. His departure from coming to an end there has been a change amongst the Oklahoma is already having heavy hitters in college foot- affects, as five-star quarterball. The impact of coach- back Malachi Nelson decoming carousel doesn’t just mean mitted from Oklahoma and coaches switch teams but also followed Riley to USC. the coaches who stayed. This Nelson is now the seventh coaching carousel in the past decommit from Oklahoma has seen many coaches leave in response to Riley leaving. jobs for what they presume as Another example is Raleek better jobs. But have we seen Brown, who is a running a coaching carousel like this? back in the class of 2022. One of the first big names He is currently committed who made a jump was for- to Oklahoma but is expectmer Oklahoma head coach, ed to also follow Riley to Lincoln Riley, who unex- USC. Many coaches have left pectedly took the head job at schools and had recruits folSouthern California. Riley is low them to their new desknown for his success with tination, but Riley may be quarterbacks and considered a setting the bars high with quarterback guru, and notably several elite recruits expected had a great run at Oklahoma to follow him to Southern with two Heisman winners California. At just 38 years old, Riley’s in Baker Mayfield and Kyler Sports Writer
resume is quite impressive with an overall 55-10 record in just five seasons as a FBS head coach, and now he will have the opportunity to bring USC back to football stardom. Many analysts predicted Riley’s departure as an excuse to avoid playing better competition, because Oklahoma is expected to move to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) where they will face the likes of Georgia, Alabama and other strong foes each week. The PAC-12 isn’t nearly as strong as it used to be which will allow Riley to rejuvenate a rich USC program that has high expectations. Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has recently accepted a position to take over the LSU Tigers, after they announced they would be moving on from head coach Ed Orgeron. Orgeron helped lead LSU to
a national championship just two years ago but has struggled since. Kelly will take over a rich program with a strong fan base that expects to win right away. He had great success at Notre Dame after 12 years and was one of the top targets for LSU to take over after Orgeron. Kelly will be heading to the SEC where he will face the likes of Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin and many more prominent coaches. The departure of former coach Orgeron has led to the loss of recruits who expected to play for a different coach. At 60 years of age, Kelly will look to presumably finish his career as an LSU Tiger. LSU athletic director Scott Woodward was determined to bring a big name coach to Baton Rouge, and he did just that by landing Kelly. Kelly will have the challenge of bringing his success from
the Fighting Irish down to the SEC. He is known as a great motivator, recruiter and teacher and will begin his new process immediately with the Tigers. These moves by Kelly and Riley don’t happen as often. Two elite coaches leaving good positions to sought after bigger programs is a once in a lifetime kind of thing. The last coach to leave Notre Dame for another job hasn’t happened since 1907 and the last one to leave Oklahoma for another job was in 1947. This historical coaching carousel will be remembered for the elite coaches who left but also those who stayed at their respective schools. Minnesota’s P. J. Fleck, Penn State’s James Franklin and Kentucky’s Mark Stoops just to name a few. This year may have set a new precedent for coaches leaving their schools for better opportunities.
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