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Rod Library sells books for a bargain

TREVOR MEYERS Staff Writer

During Friday and Saturday of last week, Rod Library found new homes for over 8,000 books, music scores and LPs. Melinda Beland, who works for Rod Library, said that the main purpose of the sale would be to further enrich the Teacher Education and Collaboration Hub (TEACH) project by saying, “The TEACH project aims to elevate support for teacher education at UNI by developing a revitalized hub for teacher education and classroom experimentation in the Schindler Education Building. One College of Education student appreciated the explanation of the deduplication project and the possibility of re-envisioning IRTS [Instructional Resources and Technological Services] and anticipated the convenience of checking out youth items at the renovated location to help further support teacher education here at the University of Northern Iowa.”

Because one of the goals is to help future teachers that

have been getting their education here at UNI, there was an educator pre-sale on Friday, then the main public sale was held on Saturday afternoon. One of the reasons for the presale on Friday was so students who were studying to become teachers were able to find excellent materials for their future classroom bookshelves or classroom library.

Local teachers and school

librarians were ecstatic about the sale because of reduced funding they have had in the last several years for new book purchases. This way, they were able to fill some of the holes that were starting to show in their collections.

Instead of selling individual books, they were selling books per inch, which gave a lot of people, especially elementary education majors and

elementary teachers, really good deals on the number of books they were able to buy for such a cheap price.

During the public sale on Saturday, there were several students from the School of Music who were excited to be able to find new scores for sale for their personal music collection at home.

Take care of yourself during finals week

EMMA KOEHLER Managing Editor

On-campus resources

UNI

Counseling Center

UNI’s counseling center is student support for mental health conditions, issues and struggles along with mental health awareness and suicide prevention resources. The center has a list of great resources at wellbeing.uni.edu/counseling-center/resources.

As stated on the UNI counseling center’s website, as an enrolled student paying the mandatory health fee, “Therapy groups, crisis appointments and five individual therapy sessions per academic year are provided at no additional charge.”

More information about the center can be found at wellbeing.uni.edu/counseling-center.

“Students who are struggling with stress and/or their mental health can utilize a variety of resources that are available,” said Riley Rodemaker, Counseling Center Graduation Assistant.

La editora de español dice adiós al Northern Iowan

VILLANUEVA Editora en español

Mi tiempo trabajando en la columna en español ha sido maravilloso porque me ha permitido forjar conexiones dentro de la universidad así como afuera del campus.

Comencé a trabajar con el periódico en febrero de 2022 y

pues ahora ya son dos semestres y es hora de hacer mi práctica de docencia y graduarme de la universidad.

Al trabajar con la columna en español aprendí mucho más sobre el periodismo pero también tuve la oportunidad de escribir sobre temas que me interesan así como la comunidad de latinos en UNI así como

en todo Iowa y contar sus historias.

También este puesto me ha obligado a salir de mi zona de confort, ir a eventos, tomar fotos y hablar con estudiantes y profesores.

A lo largo de este tiempo también he podido creer personalmente y creo que es un cambio muy bueno para mí.

Uno de los momentos que siempre recordaré es cuando asistimos a la conferencia colegial de periodismo en Minneapolis y crear memorias con el equipo fue algo que siempre recordaré. Para UNI como una institución y el periódico como tal este ha sido un año muy importante y me siento muy honrada de haber sido parte de ello y me ha impactado de una manera positiva.

Estoy muy agradecida con

mi colega y paisano salvadoreño (somos centroamericanos), Nixson Benítez por la oportunidad y siempre creer en mis habilidades y también por crear la columna en español porque de otro modo nunca estaría aquí y servir como un mentor cuando lo necesite.

Estoy muy agradecida con todo el equipo de edición y con los consejeros que con sus consejos me han ayudado a ver las historias con una perspectiva diferente. Tuve la oportunidad de trabajar con Mallory Schmitz, la editora de noticias y colaboramos para publicar las historias en español.

Estoy muy contenta por dejar el puesto como editora de español en muy buenas manos y creo que le encantará trabajar con el equipo de edición y tener la oportunidad de compartir sus historias con otras perso-

nas aquí en UNI y que logre hacer conexiones y memorias inolvidables. Algunas veces va a parecer estresante pero siempre pasará. Buena suerte y recuerda que siempre puedes contar conmigo.

Me da mucha tristeza pensar que ya no voy a estar en el campus todos los días especialmente en la biblioteca y dejar a Cedar Falls que ha sido mi hogar por casi tres años y donde he conocido a personas que forman parte de mi vida.

Hasta que llegue a UNI no pensé que iba a encontrar las conexiones ni a las personas que encontré y tampoco lo mucho que iba a cambiar mi perspectiva del mundo.

- Mayra Villanueva

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COURTESY/MAYRA VILLANUEVA El equipo del Northern Iowan en la conferencia de periodismo colegial en la Universidad de Minnesota en el verano de 2022. De derecha a izquierda: Diamond Roundtree, Nixson Benítez, Mayra Villanueva, Mallory Schmitz.

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Rod Library sold books per stacked inch, allowing many teachers to stock up on titles for their classroom libraries for a low price. Others took advantage of the sale to buy holiday gifts for family members or to donate books to charities.

CAMPUS LIFE Guest Columnist Ben Neessen presents his best albums of 2022.

OPINION Opinion Columnist Drew Hill compares the benefits of giving and receiving this holiday season.

SPORTS Women’s Basketball wins 79-70 over North Dakota State Bison.

Book and media sale provides low-price books for teachers and community members

“First, the UNI Counseling Center provides walk-in crisis counseling Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. when classes are in session. This service is free and unlimited for all UNI students. Furthermore, the UNI Counseling Center also provides the Let’s Talk services which consist of four trained graduate students that spend time at different areas of campus to provide free support and resources to any UNI students. For more information about Let’s Talk, please wellbeing. uni.edu/counseling-center/outreach-training-lets-talk. Lastly, the UNI Counseling Center also provides a free 24/7 crisis phone line that is available for students. “You can access it by calling 319-273-2676 and pressing the number 2,” Rodemaker said.

Student Health and Wellness Services

If you are interested in improving all or some parts of your overall wellness, Student Health and Wellness Services can help. Through the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, stu-

NISG November updates

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From textbook equity initiatives, officially implementing preferred names on UNI issued ID’s, and securing 10,000 free menstrual products for campus, your Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has been hard at work this past November. Read below for all NISG has accomplished during the month of November, and visit nisg.uni. edu for more information about student government.

November Initiatives

The main goal of NISG is to make UNI’s a better place for its campus community. Initiatives NISG members have been working on this semester are elaborated below.

Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Rachel Bass

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dents can determine where they may be lacking in their wellness journey. Wellness coaching is also offered, “covered under the mandatory health fee.”

Find more information about Student Health and Wellness Services at wellbeing.uni.edu/ student-wellness.

Immediate help

If you are in need of immediate help or support, text the Crisis Text Line with ‘HELLO’ to 741741 or call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Tips to make it through finals Find a form of self-care you enjoy.

Self-care looks different for each and every person, whether it be reading a book, going for a walk, coloring, sleeping, etc. Do something you enjoy and one that can relieve your mind of your responsibilities or looming assessments. Be sure to check out Destress Days in the Maucker Union Ballrooms Dec. 5, 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Destress Week Dec. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Rod Library.

“I also think it is important to reach out to your social supports when you are having a hard time,” said Rodemaker,

Bass has assisted with philanthropic events put on by UNI fraternities and sororities, and is planning on collaborating with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) to promote Fraternity Sorority Life (FSL).

Senator Geneva Bell

Senator Bell has assisted with the textbook equity initiative in partnership with Rod Library in order to make textbooks more affordable for UNI students. A mini-grant program was implemented to incentivize professors to switch to more accessible textbooks. Senator Bell along with Senator Claire Schadl tabled in Maucker Union to inform students about this program.

Speaker Sam Caughron

Caughron officially implemented his initiative to have students, faculty and professors’ preferred names on student IDs which will take effect in January 2023. To update your preferred name, login to myUNIverse, navigate to “Update Personal Information,” enter your pre-

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“Maybe that means reaching out to a family member or a close friend or a peer mentor or even someone from the Learning Center. Remember that asking for help is actually a sign of courage, not weakness.”

Plan it out.

Make sure you know your finals schedule, as it is a little different from your normal course schedule. With those times scheduled, set some time aside to study for these final exams. A little hack is to set a timer to study for 25 minutes, with a break for 5 minutes when the timer goes off and repeat as needed. Be sure to also set aside down time to decompress after you complete a final or after you do some studying to prevent burnout. Plan in a little reward when the week is over, as a way to say “I did it!” and a way to celebrate all your hard work you have completed this semester.

Back to the basis: sleeping and eating.

Through all the stress and odd scheduling of finals, make sure you are still eating and sleeping accordingly. If it helps, schedule what times you will

ferred name and date for the change to take effect.

Director of Residence Life Kehde Campbell

Campbell has been working in her position to create permanent displays for gender and sexuality resources and Center for Multicultural Resources in each residence hall. Additionally, she has been trying to raise awareness and support for Residence Assistants (RAs) on campus. She has also brainstormed having safe sex fairs in the residence halls for the upcoming spring semester.

Director of Gender Violence Prevention Christian Kreger Kreger is heavily involved in the Green Dot Program at UNI, and helped with the launch event in September. Kreger has also worked with Rod Library to create a display case showcasing Title IX history and its importance, and is creating a panel for Title IX informational sessions. Kreger will also be revamping the “do you know GIL 117?” initiative which aims

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attend or make meals. Worried you might not have energy to cook meals? Meal prep the Sunday before the week starts. Be sure to check out the Panther Pantry for any ingredients or snacks you may need, as it is free for UNI students. You need fuel to make it through the final week of the semester!

Build your motivation. Students everywhere are feeling the end of the semester burnout, the end is just in sight but you have to get through one more exam-heavy week to

get there. It might be hard to find motivation, but set yourself up for success by building your motivation in preparation for finals week. Leave yourself encouraging notes, create or find a groovy playlist, stock up on coffee or refresh your space to build your determination to finish the semester strong.

“At the end of the day, remind yourself that you are not truly alone and that you are always more than a single test or assignment score,” said Rodemaker.

to spread information about the Office of Compliance, Equity and Management.

Director of Sustainability Kerrigan Levi

As the Director of Sustainability, Levi has proposed funding for sustainability education along with Senator Christelle Tungu. Additionally Levi has encouraged trash reciprocals on College Hill to decrease litter and worked with various organizations to eradicate an evasive species in the Daryl Smith Prairie Center.

Director of Racial and Ethnic Affairs Luigi Lopez

Lopez has taken on several leadership positions as Director in an effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on UNI’s campus. Lopez was a Pathfinder for Jumpstart, a leader within Cat Crew, Success Coach within the Office of Academic Advising, and the Vice President of DEI within Panther Ambassadors. Lopez also worked with the UNI

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Director of Mental Health Lizbeth Montalvo

As Director of Mental Health, Montalvo has discussed how to improve communication and accessibility between students and the Student Health Center, encouraged the suicide awareness campaign “Green Bandana Project” to come to UNI’s campus, and brainstormed ideas for a mental health day during NISG Engagement Week.

Director of International Student Affairs Nneoma Nnaji Nnaji has advocated for International Students in her position by partnering with Panther Ambassadors to include the Office of International Engagement during their tours, as well as how UNI’s international community could be better represented during orientation.

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PEXELS

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OPINION

Is it better to give or to receive

DREW HILL Opinion Columnist

One popular Bible verse to quote around Christmas time says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” However, during the Christmas season, it is fair to ask the question of whether it is really better to give than to receive. There is a lot of giving, but a lot of getting happens too. In a free-market system that focuses so heavily on consumers, it can be easy to lose sight of the truth about giving.

In a survey conducted by the Northern Iowan with ten young adults and students on the UNI campus, I asked two questions: “Is it better to give or receive?” and “Is it more fun to give or receive?” As one might expect, giving was the nearly unanimous answer to the first question, with only Respondent Five suggesting both could be equally important. However, the second question was more equally divided, with five choosing receiving as more fun, four choosing giving, and Respondent Five again saying both. This suggests that most people see giving as the more noble of the two actions, but are divided on which brings more happiness.

One reason giving is viewed as superior is because it is more altruistic, or focused on others. Receiving seems selfish. However, as Respondent Five points out, receiving has an important place as well. For every gift, someone has to receive it. If a person is in need, it is import-

ant for them to be willing to receive.

Even though most agree that giving is better than receiving, many saw receiving as the more enjoyable option. Giving seems to be something you should do, while receiving is something you want to do.

However, there are also real benefits to giving, including enjoyment, which could be viewed as better than those of receiving. An article in The Guardian by James Randerson discussed a study on giving. The study found that people who received large bonuses were happier when they spent some on others than those who spent the money on themselves. The study suggested that making more money didn’t cause a person to be much happier. Rather, building relationships

and finding purpose were more important, and giving served to help people in those areas more than spending money on themselves.

Another way in which giving is beneficial is the law of reciprocity. Shep Hyken, a speaker on customer service, points out that when you give, people often respond by giving back to you. Another old saying states, “The more you give, the more you get.” Zig Ziglar, a motivational speaker, said, “You will get all you want in life if you help other people get what they want.” This is true in both personal life and in business. That is why you see so many companies offer free samples, free trials, and free versions for products and services. If someone does something for you, you are more likely to want to do something for

them. Companies may also donate to charities or allow employees to donate to charities through their companies to give back to the community and help employees and customers feel like they are part of something bigger.

Respondent Three mentioned how the community had given to him and he felt a responsibility to give back. Respondent Six mentioned that one should give as part of the Golden Rule, doing unto others as you want them to do unto you. Several suggested giving was better because of the responses of the people who received. Respondent Eight suggested that giving is rewarding and feels like an accomplishment. These responses show people see that giving enhances relationships in a way that receiving does not. That is a key reason

to give. It will build your relationships with others.

However, the biggest benefit of giving is what it does for people’s focus. In many ways, it feels like people today focus so much on money or technology that they may lose sight of others or their relationships with them. Giving creates a focus on others. That is a benefit, as it takes one’s mind off their own interests and problems. Giving with no strings attached when you don’t expect something back is an act of kindness, which is something we need more of today.

If receiving and giving gifts this year, remember that although receiving is necessary, the old saying remains true. It is better to give than to receive.

Iowa Democrats shouldn’t lose sight of what is truly important

Editor’s note: This article is from Iowa Capitol Dispatch from Nov. 17, 2022.

Judging from the furrowed brows and dire predictions in Iowa, you might have thought a national Democratic Party committee had voted to eliminate motherhood and apple pie last week.

Actually, what the committee voted to eliminate were Iowa’s first-in-the-nation Democratic precinct caucuses — a quirky, though coveted, kick-off role for Iowa Democrats in the party’s presidential nomination process every four years since 1972.

After the fiasco in the 2020

Iowa Democratic caucuses, when tabulating and reporting glitches left the outcome in doubt for several weeks, the decision on Friday was as much of a surprise as Gov. Kim Reynolds’ landslide reelection victory.

The critics would have you believe the national Democratic Party is not interested in rural America in general, nor Iowa specifically. The critics included some unlikely allies.

Scott Brennan, a Des Moines lawyer and member of the Democrats’ rules and bylaws committee that met Friday, said the decision was a “kick in the teeth” to Iowa. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, a Republican, said the decision showed “complete disregard for Iowa voters + rural America.”

Grassley and Brennan both favor Iowa Democrats ignoring the national committee’s choice, and President Joe Biden’s preference, to have South Carolina host the first presidential primary in 2024.

Grassley issued a lengthy statement last week in which he claimed “coastal elites and party bosses put their thumb on the electoral scale to drown out the voices and values of Middle America to advance their woke agenda.”

The senator let his adjectives get out of hand. As with many things in life, everyone wants to be first. But that is impossible. Everyone cannot go first.

For half a century, Iowa has enjoyed its time in the national presidential spotlight every four years. But as that spotlight has

grown brighter, Democrats in other states have objected to the disproportionate share of attention Iowa always gets from candidates running for president.

If you poured truth serum down the throats of Iowa Democratic leaders, they would admit the caucuses are a quirky process that is more time consuming for participants than simply voting in a primary election. That flaw with the caucus structure undermines the near mythological status accorded to Iowa.

Those who work on caucus night are left out and could not be counted. So were people who could not set aside two or three hours to stand shoulder to shoulder in a school lunchroom or a church meeting room. Those who were out of town

could not participate, either, because there was no absentee ballot option.

And then there were the problems for interested Democrats who could not drive at night, or who were fearful of venturing out in nasty winter weather, or who were in poor health.

There are some painful facts that Brennan and other Iowa Democratic leaders should agree on, chief among them that the most important task for the party should be recruiting, training, equipping and supporting strong Democrats to run for local and state offices.

The outcome of Iowa elections in recent years underscores that uncomfortable fact of life for Democrats.

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CAMPUS LIFE

NI Wrapped: Best Albums of 2022

BENJAMIN NEESSEN Guest Columnist

2022 flew by as if blown by Cedar Valley winter winds, carrying us to another holiday season and end of the year festivities. An increasingly popular way to reminisce each December is with annual music streaming service features like Spotify Wrapped, where listeners can reflect on their year through music. Looking back, there was no shortage of big name releases this year. Beyoncé reestablished her status as queen bey on “Renaissance,” a collection of club music stylings which added another number one hit to her resume with “Break My Soul.” Drake published a pair of projects, “Her Loss” being a collaboration with 21 Savage.

Taylor Swift made headlines with the ticket sales for her upcoming “Midnights” tour turning into a cyber stampede, which may just as well serve as a testament to her popularity. Alongside Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Megan Thee Stallion, The Weeknd and Steve Lacy, this year in popular music was packed. In this article, I’d like to share my favorite releases from this past year which might have flown under the radar of some listeners. These are, in my opinion, the best albums of 2022.

This year indie folk giants Big Thief treated fans to an hour and twenty minute double album assembled from four separate recording sessions. The result, “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You” (say that five times fast), is a sprawling collection of folk songs and acoustic ballads which venture to every extent of the band’s unique sound. “Simulation Swarm” and “Little Things” are two stellar indie rock singles featuring magnificent grooves, extremely present production, and heavily distorted solos.

“Time Escaping” and “Spud BOOK SALE

Many people bought books that they remember reading as a child, and it brought with them a sense of nostalgia and many wonderful memories of reading it when they were a child. Also, many people who are record lovers found many great LPs for their personal collection. Lots of people saw the sale as a possibility to find some Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers for family members.

Infinity” employ a variety of eclectic instruments with a squealing fiddle, jangling jaw harp, and an arrangement of peculiar percussion. One of the band’s strengths lie in their propensity for intimacy. “Promise Is a Pendulum” being an example of their ability to draw the listener in close with gentle understanding and honesty, thanks to the lyricism and performance of lead singer/songwriter Adrianne Lenker.

Although not as high profile as his past releases, Kendrick Lamar’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” is a staggering standout among rap releases this year. Kendrick’s renowned flow and unique songwriting are all on display here, from the thought provoking to the club bumping.

“The Heart Part 5” samples Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” on what’s easily one of the songs of the year (watch the music video if you haven’t). Baby Keem makes appearances on the album, the

up-and-comer collaborating often with Kendrick, as the two are cousins. “N95’’ feels like the spiritual successor to Kendrick and Keem’s first collab “Family Ties” with the two trading bars to a bouncing beat. “Untitled in Grief’’ and “We Cry Together” are as unconventionally addicting as it gets, the latter staging a heated argument between a couple over an incredible instrumental from The Alchemist. “Mr. Morale” and “Die Hard” are thrilling tunes whose exuberant energy make for instant workout playlist adds.

Just under a year after the release of their successful debut album, Black Country, New Road returned with follow up “Ants From Up There” along with the news of the departure of lead singer and lyricist Isaac Wood. Their sophomore effort strays from the post punk roots of the seven piece’s debut in favor of indie rock, jazz and klezmer influences. Think Gen Z’s rough edged response to Arcade Fire’s “Funeral.” The

band retains their irregular riffs while expanding their songwriting, like for example on “Chaos Space Marine” with its blistering saxophone and violin leads. Wood sings with his heart on his sleeve, with tales throughout of social shortcomings, yearning, and lamenting over lost relationships. It may not be the end of the world but it feels like it on “The Place Where He Inserted The Blade” with Wood’s pleading performance. The track is one of several multi faceted cuts that takes full advantage of its extensive duration, this song in particular progressing from a soft piano ballad to a belter of a full band sing along. The 13-minute-long “Basketball Shoes” is a saga all on its own and a grand conclusion to what feels like a mile in someone else’s shoes.

Modern psych rock phenoms King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard added to their towering discography by releasing three albums in October, the highlight of which

being “Laminated Denim.” The 30-minute project consists of only two songs, but each spends the time exploring an array of melodies and movements across their respective 15 minute runtimes which culminate in such a propulsive and cohesive whole that you just want to jump back in line for another ride.

“The Land Before Timeland” and “Hypertension” present the listener with a mixture of one off riffs, dynamic shifts,and purposeful reprisals which will draw comparisons to great jam bands like Grateful Dead and Phish. The band’s past forays into prog, jazz, and psychedelic rock can all be discerned in their proficiency with dueling guitars, percussion, bass, harmonicas, woodwinds and synths which keep the jam fresh throughout its duration.

Dream pop duo Beach House worked for three years and through the pandemic to produce the comprehensive “Once Twice Melody,” a four disc project which ranges from the epic to the ethereal. Members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally performed and produced the album themselves, exploring and enhancing their signature sound which many music listeners may know from their hit “Space Song.” The album is sonically mesmerizing, superb in its use of airy synths and hypnotic arpeggios. The euphoric “Superstar” is a medley of atmospheric hooks which roll out before stacking on top of each other, the layering bringing a new angle to the song with each combination.

“New Romances” and “Only You Know” feature lyrical touchpoints of retrospection and past relationships while building to blissful compositional climaxes. “ESP” and “Another Go Around” are slower in pace but equally as dense with reverberated guitars in the forefront and orchestral strings in support.

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Other people bought some of these books so that they could donate them to the free libraries or other charitable organizations during the holiday season. One of the positive stories heard this weekend was that of a UNI student who came to purchase books for the local Boys and Girls Club kids. They even returned a second time to buy more books, so the older children were not left out.

One individual who was able to attend the sale was UNI Senior Sam Parr,

a social science teaching major, who hopes to teach middle school children once she graduates. After talking to her about the sale, I asked her what she thought of the sale as a whole.

“It was a complete game changer. I was able to get books that normally would be $12 individually, but I was able to get over a foot stack of books for $12. They also had a lot of nonfiction books that I would be able to use in my class for fun reading materials that are still relevant to what I’ll be

teaching.”

Another student who attended the sale was Ravyn Kennedy, who is a senior majoring in elementary education who will be student teaching this coming spring. When it came to ask her what she thought of that sale she responded with, “This was a great opportunity for me to start to build my classroom library as books can cost a lot of money, especially for first year or new teachers. This way I don’t have to wait multiple years to keep growing my library.

I can start out my first year with already a decent sized library for my future students to read from”.

Rod Library is very excited about this project’s future and of course would like to give the College of Education a big thank you for their collaboration and for all the support that they receive from the local community. For more information about the TEACH project you can go to library.uni. edu/teach-project or email Rod Library with further questions.

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has presented a year of success and defeat in the world of music. Fans celebrated and mourned, but realized the importance of music and its universal ability to bring people together.

The MOVEment showcase

FATEMEH KARGARZADEH Staff Writer

What does the word movement mean to you? Is it how the body moves? Or is it how an object is supposed to move? Does it remind you of the word exercise? Here at UNI, MOVEment means a lot more than that to the students. MOVEment is a multicultural dance group with many different dance styles.

The MOVEment is a social justice hip hop group on campus. They promote diversity within the university by giving students a space to express themselves through dance. They also provide an environment that allows for students on campus to fully be themselves no matter their race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality or upbringing. Their executive team consists of five members. Madam President Rania Maki, Vice President Lovlei Grant, Treasurer Hailey Jackson Secretary Jasmyne Harrison and Public Relations Olivia Klein.

The showcase that the MOVEment is hosting on Dec. 10, 2022, is located at Lang Auditorium from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Admission is free. They are also selling merchandise in order to fund their future showcases and organization activities.The purpose of the showcase is to help the community see how diverse the MOVEment is, but also to show how hard

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A Democrat last occupied the governor’s office in 2010. That also was the last time the party held majorities in both the Iowa House and Iowa Senate. And Democrats last had a majority in one legislative chamber, the Senate, in 2016.

Iowa Democratic leaders should not allow their attention to be diverted by a no-win fight over which state gets to go first in 2024 in helping to choose the Democratic nominee for president.

It would be wise for Brennan and Iowa Democratic Party chair Ross Wilburn of Ames to put aside their personal disappointment and consider whether a chaotic fight across the United States over the Democrats’ nominating calendar is a recipe for party discord and division heading into the 2024

each student has worked.

“The purpose of our showcase is to show off all the routines that each member has been working extremely hard on. Different members of our organization choreograph not just routines for the entire group, but also routines for small groups, duets and even solos. We want to show that a group of diverse students with different backgrounds can come together to create one fantastic product which is our showcase and all of the dance routines that we worked hard

presidential election.

Frankly, it is silly for anyone to assert that Iowa is the only place for candidates to go to discern Democrats’ presidential preferences or to divine the thinking of people in Middle America. It is nonsense to believe that campaigning in another state is too expensive or that candidates schmoozing in coffee shops and cafés cannot occur anywhere else.

South Carolina is about half the size of Iowa, but its population is 50% larger than Iowa’s. And Black people make up a significantly larger share of South Carolina’s population, although the number of white residents living there is larger than Iowa’s total population.

There is one wrinkle that complicates all of this. An Iowa law requires the state’s Republican and Democratic caucuses to be held first, before any other state’s presidential nominating event.

to create,” Harrison said.

One of the goals that the MOVEment is hoping to achieve is to be able to spread diversity throughout the panther community. They believe that accepting diversity within our community allows us to have a positive environment where each individual can feel welcomed and accepted.

“We believe that accepting diversity within the campus allows for a positive campus environment where every student can feel like they belong,” Harrison said.

Their showcase is one of the best examples on how diverse the MOVEment actually is. This is true because they show each individual’s talents in the best way possible. This shows how being diverse and talented is a wonderful thing for the community. When most members of the MOVEment are asked why they decided to join, it was simply because they wanted a place to be themselves without the fear of being judged. There are also some who do join for their love of dance

There are also some who do join for their love of dance as well. “[it’s] a place where I can feel at home and I can be myself without judgment. The MOVEment group is my UNI family,” member Rose Martin said.

the MOVEment accept anyone, as long as you are there to have fun and dance you can be involved. The MOVEment goes all year long. They have open practices for the first semester. After open practices, they will have official practice for everyone who wants to officially join. They will have their showcase at the end of first semester. The same process happens for the second semester until their final showcase at the end of the semester.

They practice at the Wellness and Recreation Services (WRC) studio room 176. There are different levels of experience in the MOVEment. They have students who have never danced in their life before and some who have danced for over fifteen years. Do not let the fear of never dancing before stop you from dancing now. The MOVEment will accept any level of dance you have to offer. Even if students have no experience, they will help.

For further information do not hesitate to reach out to themovement@uni.edu for their future practices. Don’t forget to check out the showcase as well.

Iowa has a long-standing history of being the first state to caucus. In 1972, Iowa became

caucus.

There is no way the Iowa Legislature, with both chambers in firm control of Republicans, is going to let the Iowa Democratic Party off the hook. And some top Democrats in Iowa — and Republican Grassley, too —

want to see the Iowa party ignore the national party’s decision and hold Iowa’s Democratic caucuses ahead of any other state.

But Brennan and Wilburn should avoid the temptation. Doing so would lead

to chaos and acrimony among Democrats nationally — which is just what Grassley and other top Iowa Republicans hope to see.

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The MOVEment will be showcasing their performance on Saturday, Dec.10 in Lang Auditorum from 7-9 p.m.

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Rockets blast past UNI, 83-75

BEN LAHART Sports Writer

The UNI men’s basketball team lost their first home game on Tuesday night against the Toledo Rockets 83-75. The Panthers kept the game competitive but in the end weren’t able to get the win.

UNI had to fight through some adversity in the first half with a few big deficits. The offense started off a little slow, with 11 minutes left in the half they found themselves down 12 points. However, an ensuing 12-point run for the Panthers tied the game at 28-28 with eight minutes to go in the opening half. The Rockets responded with a 12-point run of their own to bump their lead up again just before half time. A late three-pointer by Landon Wolf dropped the lead down to nine points as the teams entered halftime. The Rockets led 40-31.

The Panthers exploded out of the gates in the second half going on a 14-4 run to take their first lead of the game with 16 minutes left, 45-44. However, that lead only lasted about 15 seconds and the Rockets never

looked back. UNI was able to keep the game close for most of the remaining time until Toledo pulled away at the end. After a series of fouling and corresponding free throws to close out the final seconds, Toledo won 83-75.

The Panthers had a decent night shooting the ball with 48% from the field and 34% from three. UNI was actually able to outscore the Rockets in the second half 44-43; it just wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Bowen Born once again led the Panthers in scoring with another impressive performance totalling 27 points and four rebounds. Born has now scored 22 or more points in the last four outings, and is leading the Missouri Valley Conference in points per game with 22.4. Two other Panthers reached double-figure scoring, Trey Campbell had 15 points while Tytan Anderson had 13 points as well as 10 rebounds to lead the team. This was Anderson’s fourth double-double of the season, and he currently leads the MVC in rebounds per game with 9.9.

UNI’s record now sits at 3-5 overall. With their 1-1

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conference record they still sit in a tie for third place in the MVC. The Panthers will look to get back on track against McNeese State which will serve as an

excellent opportunity to do so. McNeese State has lost their last three games and their last four away games. This game will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

in the McLeod Center for faculty and staff appreciation night. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ or listened to on Panther Sports Radio KXEL 1540.

Divers, Larsen compete over weekend

ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer

On Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2, it was just the divers that competed in the Hawkeye Diving Invite in Iowa City.

The one meter dive was the only diving that happened on Thursday. In the B-final, Taylor Hogan finished second, with a score of 259.90. Abby Hutchins also competed in the final for the one meter dive, tying for seventh in the B-final, while scoring 237.85. Also featured in the one meter for UNI, but not participating in the finals, were Maddie Morgan who scored 215.20, Erica Peters scoring 211.65 and Hannah Taylor with 204.60.

On Friday was the three meter dive. Peters made it to the finals this time, posting her season best score of 258.20, earning herself fifth place in the B-final. Hogan also competed in

the final, finishing right behind Peters with a score of 255.95 for sixth place. In the preliminaries, Hutchins scored a 238.20, Moran scored a 236.25 and Taylor scored a 228.80.

Right around the same time as the Hawkeye Diving Invite, UNI’s Faith Larsen competed in the U.S. Open Championships which happened on Wednesday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 3 in Greensboro, N.C.

Larsen competed in the 50-meter freestyle, and became the first ever Panther to compete in a U.S. Open final. In the preliminaries, Larsen tied her career best with a time of 26.25, which was enough to earn her a spot in the C-final. In the C-final, she did not do quite as well as in the prelims, but her time of 26.53 still earned her eighth place.

It was a good week for UNI swimming and diving, and next up in the pool we will see Olivia

Chambers compete at the U.S. Paralympic Swimming National Championships. This event will be held in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 16-18. The whole team has a

big break before they get back at it against Illinois State. UNI will host the Redbirds on Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14. After that, the Panthers

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Tytan Anderson (32) finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday, securing his fourth double-double of the season.

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Faith Larsen has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Swimmer of the Week after placing eighth in the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Open Championships.

Panthers outlast Bison, 79-70

CADEN SHEA Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team was in action on Tuesday against the North Dakota State University Bison. The Panthers defeated the Bison in a hard-fought contest which finished 79-70. The Panthers move to 5-3 on the year as they begin to wind down non-conference play.

The Panthers had a very slow start to the game, trailing the Bison 9-1 three minutes into the contest. The Panthers were able to gather momentum, however, and quickly climbed their way back into contention. The two teams traded runs to finish out the first quarter which ended 19-15 with the Bison on top.

UNI would have one of their best quarters of the year in the second. Although the two teams would go back-and-forth for a portion of the quarter, they would find their footing going on two runs of six points and nine points respectively. This would

help the Panthers tie a feat that they set last season. The Panthers scored a total of 30 points in the quarter with contributions from many teammates. They outscored the Bison 30-11 in the monumental quarter to go up 45-30 entering the second half.

The Panthers didn’t score their first bucket as fast as they may have wanted in the third quarter, but that did not stop them from keeping a hold of their double-digit lead for the entire quarter. UNI’s main strength in this quarter was their ability to draw fouls and convert at the line. They made six out of their ten free throws in this quarter, accounting for a third of their buckets. The Panthers went into the final quarter up 63-48 on the Bison.

The fourth quarter was NDSU’s only chance to defeat the Panthers and they were relentless in doing so. The Bison traded points with the Panthers for the first half of the quarter before turning up the heat for the remainder of the game. They managed to shrink the Panthers’ lead

to mere single digits while attempting to grab the win. While it looked like the Bison may be able to steal it at the end of the game, the style of play drastically slowed as the two teams started to foul each other. This drug the game out and helped the Panthers to command the pace. This helped the Panthers seal the win with a final score of 79-70.

Grace Boffeli led the Panthers with 19 points as well as eight rebounds. Kam Finley followed with 12 points and six rebounds. Cynthia Wolf had nine points, seven rebounds and two blocks in the game. Emerson Green also had nine points for the Panthers. UNI shot 46.3% on field goals and 59.5% on free throws.

The Panthers will try to overcome a fierce challenge on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. as they face the Iowa Hawkeyes at CarverHawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes are currently ranked No. 16 in the country.

UNI competes at Cliff Keen Invitational

DREW HILL Sports Writer

The UNI wrestling team traveled to Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen Invitational on Friday, Dec. 2, through Saturday, Dec. 3. In an event featuring 33 teams, UNI came away in fifthplace with 96 points behind five medalists, including two runners-up.

Parker Keckeisen was

one of the runners-up for UNI at 184 pounds. He won his first four matchups, including three major decisions, by scores of 10-1, 11-2, 5-3 and 11-2. He finally lost to Trent Hidlay of North Carolina State 8-2 to finish second. He finished with a 4-1 record as a runner-up.

Cael Happel also rolled through his first four matchups on his way to the cham -

pionship bout at 141 pounds, winning a 12-3 major decision, along with 4-2, 7-1 and 4-1 victories. However, he also fell in the championship, losing to Brock Hardy of Nebraska 6-1. He finished with a 4-1 record as a runner-up.

Despite an early loss, Kyle Biscoglia battled back to finish third in the 133pound class with a 6-1 record. After winning his

opening match with a fall, he lost in his second match 7-4. He then rattled off three straight wins of 3-0, 9-2 and 6-5. His opponent for the third-place bout had to bow out due to a medical forfeit, giving Biscoglia third-place.

In the 285-pound class, Tyrell Gordon won his first two matches, including a 11-1 major decision and a 3-2 decision. He dropped his third match 6-1. In the consolation bracket, he won two more matches before falling in his sixth matchup 7-2. This dropped him to the fifth-place bout, which he won 3-1. He claimed fifthplace with a 5-2 record.

Austin Yant finished 3-1 to claim sixth-place in the 165-pound class. He won his first three matchups, including two major decisions, by scores of 13-0, 6-3 and 11-2. He was forced to two medical forfeits and a forfeit, though, which caused him to drop his last three matches. Only the forfeit counts against his record, which

gave him a record of 3-1 and a finish of sixth-place.

Kyle Golhoffer finished 1-2 in the 125-pound class. Colin Realbuto finished in eighth-place in the 149-pound class with a 3-3 record. Derek Holschlag finished with a 2-2 record in the 157-pound class. Jared Simma finished with a 1-2 record in the 174-pound class. Noah Glaser finished with a 2-2 record in the 197pound class.

UNI as a team finished with 96 points to wind up in fifth place. This was a halfpoint behind Michigan, who finished with 96.5 points. The winner of the event was Nebraska, who finished with 137.5 points.

UNI wrestling’s next event is the UNI Open in the UNI-Dome beginning at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 10. Along with the Panthers, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Upper Iowa and Wisconsin are expected to compete.

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STEPH STARK/NORTHERN IOWAN Freshman guard Taryn Wharton (22) had one of the best games of her young career on Tuesday, finishing with eight points and four rebounds.

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Parker Keckeisen finished 4-1 at the Cliff Keen Invitational, picking three major decision victories along the way to a runner-up finish at 184 pounds.

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Nnaji has also tried to address academic barriers international students often face, while hosting “Honest Talks” with international students to discuss challenges and changes they wish to see at UNI.

New Members

Caleb Gehle: College of Education Senator

Sharyar Khan: College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences Senator

New Student Orgs Created Chapter of National Science Teaching

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UNI Day on the Hill

NISG is looking for 50 UNI students from all facets of campus to join them at NISG Day on the Hill Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UNI Day at the Hill entails traveling to Iowa’s State Capital (transportation will be provided) and chatting with Iowa’s legislators about UNI. Reach out with questions or concerns at nisg-govtrelations@uni.edu.

Funding Student Orgs

NISG provided funding for numerous student organizations this past month for various events, conferences, and travel costs. If your student organization has any questions about funding, email nisg-finance@uni.edu.

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