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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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Opinion columnist Mikayla Warrick discusses the parking situation on campus.

Women’s basketball continues winning streak now at 6 games.

Check out the new advice column “Panther Problems” on how to live with roommates.

Masinovic and Krutsinger; uplifting unheard voices Meet the candidates for student body president and vice president MALLORY SCHMITZ Staff Writer

NISG presidential running mates Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger have a vision for the future of UNI: belonging and accessibility for people of all backgrounds.

Presidential candidate Masinovic, a fourth-year student majoring in biology, takes a very personal perspective when it comes to her ability to help the UNI community.

“Just knowing that I helped at least one person would make my time here worth it. All of the hard work, everything,” she said. “That’s our main goal, to make sure that when we leave this place, we leave it a little better than when we found it.”

When Krutsinger, a second-year choral music education major and current NISG senator, approached Masinovic with the idea for her to run for student body president, Masinovic knew she had to take advantage of the opportunity. “To have somebody as strong and supportive as Micaiah to work with, I knew that we would make a very good team, and that’s what we really need.”

The pair’s campaign is founded on four core pillars they refer to as “ABCD”: Academics: Ensuring accessibility to high-quality educational opportunities for all UNI students.

Balance: Maintaining an internal and external balance through a focus on areas including students’ mental health and the student work-life balance.

Community: Fully embracing connections within the university and to the city of Cedar Falls.

Diversity: Creating a more supportive, accessible and accepting campus culture.

As the current NISG Director of Diversity and the president of the UNI Muslim Students Association, Masinovic specializes in the diversity category. “It means a lot to me to be able to help people of all different faiths, backgrounds, religions and cultures,” she stated. “It brings me joy.”

Krutsinger, who is running for vice president, feels very passionately about making the most of students’ time at UNI. “With me being an education major, I have a strong value for

One person killed on the Hill, two injured Two arrested from Mason City

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They hope to utilize not only their four pillars, but also their personal experiences to create change at UNI. With her current NISG role, Masinovic sits on a number of committees including the President’s Council for Inclusion, Transformative Social Justice & Advocacy, giving her valuable leadership experiences she feels has helped to prepare her for a role as active and involved as student body president.

Editors Note: This is an updated story from the article published Feb. 7 entitled “Person killed on the hill” UNI students received an emergency alert at 2:06 a.m. Sunday warning of shots fired near 22nd and College St. The suspect listed was a black male wearing black jeans and a black coat. The all clear was sent out at 4:14 a.m., stating the Cedar Falls Police Department had cleared the scene and the suspect was still at large.

Ar thur Craig Lang, a 19-year-old from Clear Lake, has been identified as the victim who died from the shooting on College Hill Sunday around 2 a.m. Lang was brought to MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center and later died from his injuries.

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of poetry, song lyrics or short stories, and prizes were given to the top three performances.

If preferred, contestants were not judged, but were still able to perform. Performances were accepted anytime through the event.

Gift of Life Church will be preparing and hosting Soul Food Dinner from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13. Stop by for good food, fellowship, and a good time. Rides will be provided upon request.

For Valentine’s Day BSU will be handing out Candy Grams in Maucker Union.

Students had the opportunity to order Candy Grams for friends in the weeks prior.

Come through to pick them up

between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Skate Party will be held on Saturday Feb. 19, in the WRC starting at 6 p.m. No payment is necessary, and skates are provided. The theme is 70s attire. A prize will be given to the skater with the best 70s themed outfit, and to the best overall skater.

On Monday Feb. 28, come to Lang Hall at 6 p.m. for the Tunnel of Oppression. The purpose is for “people to learn about the experiences of Black people from Black people,” Zarkpah explained. A tour will be given to those who attend.

Each room will display an oppression that Black people face.

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Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger are running on the platform emphasizing academics, balance, community and diversity.

education, and I believe that no matter who you are, what you are, you should get a valuable education. Every student should be able to have a positive experience at UNI.” To create that universal positive experience, Masinovic and Krutsinger find it important to recognize the frustrations many students currently have with the university, specifically surrounding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employee shortages around campus, and lack of funding for specific programs.

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BSU celebrates Black History Month ANNA STEVENS Staff Writer

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, Black Student Union (BSU) has a month full of events. The KickOff in Maucker Union on the 1st of February jump started the festivities. “The purpose of the Kick-Off was to shock people into paying attention to the realities of Black lives,” BSU president Laito Zarkpah said. Dressed in black, BSU members walked through Maucker Union with tape over their mouths, symbolizing the ways Black people have been silenced and how their voices and stories are not heard.

To top off the day, BSU cele-

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BSU kicked off Black History Month in the Union and celebrated their 50th anniversary with food and festivities.

brated their 50th birthday on UNI’s campus on the top level of Maucker Union with food, music and community.

On Wednesday Feb. 9, the CME hosted Poetry Slam in classroom 109P at 6 p.m. Students delivered their written pieces

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Krutsinger also serves as the campus relations chair for NISG for the senate committee and a representative of the music ensembles and conducting department of the School of Music Student Advisory Board, where he works directly with faculty to improve UNI’s music ensembles.

When asked what each of them would personally like to take away from the campaign experience, both initially answered with a single word: memories.

However, after having more time to reflect, Masinovic added, “It’s not so much what am I going to take from it, but rather what is this community going to take from me. As in, what can I do to make sure everybody on this campus feels like they’re welcome or doesn’t feel alone or different or separated.”

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Cedar Falls Police Department arrested Brandon Javon Mitchell, 25, of Mason City, on charges of “attempted murder, intimidation with a weapon and felon in possession of a weapon.” His bond was set at $100,000 during a Monday morning appearance in Black Hawk County District Court in Waterloo.

Daniel Martez Judon, 24, also of Mason City, was arrested on charges of “intimidation with a weapon,” and his bond was set at $25,000.

According to court records, Land, Mitchell and Judon were driving in a black SUV when they pulled up to two pedestrians who were standing at the entrance to the Lot G parking lot area at the intersection of College and 22nd street around 1:45 a.m. Police believe Lang was initially driving the SUV. Captured on a nearby security camera, one of the pedestrians approached the vehicle and began talking with someone inside. The second pedestrian began to approach the SUV, but then backed up and began shooting. Judon, who was sitting in the front passen-

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NISG elections will be held virtually starting Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. through February 23 at 6 p.m.

Looking at the next few weeks the pair sees themselves tabling in Maucker, visiting and conversing with a variety of campus organizations and participating in debates.

As a final remark, Krutsinger urges students to take advantage of their opportunities to let their voices be heard through the voting pro-

cess at all levels, local and above.

NISG elections will be held virtually starting Feb. 22 at 6 a.m. and lasting through Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. Students can cast their votes for their individual college senators and student body president on MyUNIverse during that time.

ger seat, retrieved a gun from under the seat and moved to the back of the vehicle where he started shooting. One of the pedestrians was shot in the chest, and both ran through the parking lot until the injured pedestrian collapsed.

Judon suffered more minor injuries, however Lang was hit in the gunfight. He was later pronounced dead at Sartori Hospital.

After the initial shooting, the SUV started to drive down College Street, and a block later Mitchell climbed out of the vehicle and headed back toward the scene of the shootout. He then fired more shots at the man on the ground, apparently missing others in

the area and people behind his target. Mitchell then ran back to the SUV and left.

The man who collapsed in the parking lot had not fired any shots in the shoot out, and was flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is currently in stable condition and is expected to survive. The man’s identity has not been released.

According to court records Mitchell is barred from handling firearms due to a 2021 misdemeanor domestic violence conviction and a restraining order.

None of the people involved in the shooting have connections with the University of Northern Iowa.

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Daniel Martez Judon was arrested on charges of intimidation with a weapon.

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BSU will host a variety of events through early March to celebrate Black History Month as well as the 50th anniversary of BSU.

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Brandon Javon Mitchell was arrested on charges of attempted murder among other charges.

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Last year had rooms showcasing the oppression of hair, dances and a Say Their Name room. A debrief room will be available at the end for those who would like to use it.

BSU will cap off Black History Month with the Toast for Change banquet on Saturday, March 5. Starting at 6 p.m., the event will be held in the Maucker Ballrooms. This banquet serves as a “thank you” to those who helped and sponsored events for Black History Month. Awards will be given to the most promising executive board members, and past Black Student

Union presidents will be invited to discuss the history of the organization, as well as celebrate the 50th anniversary.

Keep an eye out for an RSVP. Refreshments will be provided.

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past, as well as celebrate the future.

Zarkpah’s goal for the events this month is to “create a space for black and brown students on campus where they feel safe and are heard.”

As well, it is a time to educate the other students on campus, but everything that is planned is for the black and brown students that need it. For any questions, email Black Student Union at bsu@uni.edu.

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Students v. campus parking MIKAYLA WARRICK

Opinion Colmnist

No student likes to see the orange parking ticket placed on their windshield let alone when they see how much it costs. It seems as if UNI students and the Parking Services are almost constantly at war with one another.

St udents complai n about limited parking, an unfair ticketing system, and prices of parking tags and tickets. Some students have noticed that when it comes to getting a ticket, students either park too long in a time-limited parking spot or park in the wrong section of a parking lot, it seems to be the roll of the dice on whether or not people get a ticket.

Personally, I have parked in sections that were not listed on my parking tag and have not been ticketed yet other times I have been given tickets for being parked in the area I was assigned to park in the first place.

For those who come to campus before the fall semester begins, students are not allowed to park in areas that are closer to the dorms due to some random and senseless reason.

I have appealed many of these parking tickets of this sort during my four years here and have luckily gotten most of them

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Students can apeal their parking tickets within 10 days of the citation; students can appeal during normal business hours in Gilchrist in an oral or written form.

taken off my U-Bill.

Luckily, students who live on-campus tend to have an easier time when it comes to dealing with UNI Parking Services, however, students living off-campus like junior Emma Pellegrino resorted to strictly walking to campus due to “how impossible it is to find parking spots.”

Considering the recent winter weather, most students who decide to walk to campus from their apartments or houses are not having a great time being forced to walk despite having paid for a parking pass. Junior Keely Daman says, “As someone who commutes to

campus, I worry every single day about finding parking. It would be nice to have B lot parking spaces that are closer to campus, rather than as far as the Wellness & Recreation Center and Gallagher Bluedorn.”

Other students like sophomore Jenna Louch have to deal with the C Preferred (CP) parking lots that consist of students’ cars from Dancer, Bender, Campbell and Lawther. She says, “most days when you need to leave campus for groceries or to fill up on gas for the winter, there will almost always be a car that has taken your spot.”

Some students who

pay the price of $100 for parking in the CP section are somewhat frustrated because they feel as if they are being overcharged if they have to park in other sections due to overcrowding. Others feel that UNI should address these frustrations by building one or two more parking lots around campus.

For those of us who live on-campus during the winter, we have to shovel our cars out of the massive snow drifts after maintenance plows the parking lots. Despite this inconvenience to both faculty and students, I propose a possible solution to this par-

ticular problem. No student likes having to shovel snow just to get out of their parking spot, so why not have a few days during the winter months where students are politely asked to move their cars for short periods of time? I would be willing to move my car for some time throughout the week if it means not having to shovel snow. This solution ensures that maintenance can clear most parking lots, fewer students having to shovel out their cars and less ice for everyone to slip and fall on.

A not he r solut ion , despite a source from the Department of Public Safety at UNI admitting that “there isn’t any immediate plans to add parking spaces on campus,” is having the area where the UNI Honor’s Cottage may be demolished to be turned into an A/B parking lot.

Since the building is being taken down due to maintenance costs, why not build something there that can create more revenue for the university and solve a problem that students have been experiencing?

As long as some solution is found when it comes to students’ bad experiences with parking in or around campus, students will eventually have better experiences with UNI as a whole as well as the UNI Parking Division.

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Dorm - friendly super bowl snackies Seven Layer Taco Dip Ingredients - 1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning mix - 1 (16 oz) can refried beans - 1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, softened - 1 (16oz) container of sour cream - 1 (16oz) jar of salsa - 1 large tomato, chopped - 1 green bell pepper, chopped - 1 bunch chopped green onions - 1 small head of iceburg lettuce, shredded - 1 (6oz) can sliced black olives drained - 2 cups shredded chedder cheese

Directions - in a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans, spread the mixture onto a large serving platter - Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl, spread over the refried beans - Top the layers with salsa, place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa and top with chedder cheese, garnish wiht black olives

Three - Minute Omelette in a Mug Ingredients - 2 eggs - 1/2 bell pepper, diced - 1/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped - salt (for taste) - pepper (for taste) Directions - Combine all ingredients in a microwaveable mug - Cook for 2-3 minutes - Make sure the egg doesn’t bubble over, stir half way through the cooking process

IHSMUN looking for members ANNA STEVENS Staff Writer

Like many organizations, Iowa High School Model United Nations (IHSMUN) is looking for more members.

Having dropped down to zero last fall, Konrad Sadkowski, the club faculty advisor of 12 years, is hoping to reach 20 new members this semester.

“IHSMUN is an academic student club at the University of Northern Iowa, whose purpose is to engage with high school

Model UN students through a UN simulation format to teach high schoolers about the importance of the United Nations and engagement with global issues,” Sadkowski explains.

The club is open to all majors and grade levels, academic credit is granted, and there is a $500 scholarship for the secretary general (i.e., president). Being in this club is valuable in terms of personal, social and academic

development. IHSMUN members will “appreciate different cultures, and explore serious issues such as the tension between Russia and Ukraine.”

Meetings are generally weekly with free pizza, and one conference is held in April at UNI with another in October in Des Moines. Unfortunately, there were too few UNI students to lead the Fall conference, but Sadkowski has high hopes this spring. “The fall (conference) is devoted

to high school students representing the United States, while the Spring is devoted to everyone but the U.S.” Sadkowski continues with the conference description, “UNI students choose the topics that the high school students will debate. They write brief background guides that help the high school students write position papers.” Working with the younger students can be beneficial to high school education majors by giving

them the chance to interact with their future subjects, and IHSMUN can be valuable to various other majors because of the international topics.

Sadkowski suggests “grabbing a friend or two and checking out the next meeting.” It is not too late to join! If interested, contact Konrad Sadkowski via email at konrad.sadkowski@ uni.edu.

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The club is open to all majors and grade levels, academic credit is granted, and there is a $500 scholarship for the secretary general.

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2022 Acadamy award nominations recap HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences revealed their nominations this Tuesday for what they thought was the best of cinema in 2021. It was a sad day for me as my favorite film of the year, “The French Dispatch,” was unjustifiably left empty-handed. But a lot of other wonderful films received the recognition they deserved, so there’s only so much I can be mad about.

Below is a recap of the above-the-line categories, complete with the list of nominees and an analysis of who got in and who didn’t.

Best Supporting Actor NOMINEES: Ciarán Hinds, Troy Kotsur, Jesse Plemons, J.K. Simmons, Kodi SmitMcPhee NOTABLE INCLUSION: Jesse Plemons (“The Power of the Dog”) NOTABLE SNUB: Jared Leto (“House of Gucci”) Along with other belowthe-line categories, this was the place where “The Power of the Dog” showed immense strength as it went on to lead the day with 12 overall nominations. Kodi Smit-McPhee is still the favorite to win the category, but his co-star Jesse Plemons was a surprise addition. J.K. Simmons continues to ride his recent wave of industry love, getting in for a so-so performance in “Being the Ricardos.” But even if Simmons wasn’t deserving, I would much rather have him in here than Jared Leto, who, thankfully, missed out on a nomination after getting precursor support.

Best Supporting Actress NOMINEES: Jessie Buckley, Ariana DeBose, Judi Dench, Kirsten Dunst, Aunjanue Ellis NOTABLE INCLUSION: Judi Dench (“Belfast”) NOTABLE SNUB: Caitríona Balfe (“Belfast”) This whole season we were paying attention to the wrong supporting actress in “Belfast,” as Dame Judi Dench came out of nowhere to steal her co-star’s spot. This is Dench’s eighth career nomination, and it makes her the third-oldest acting nominee ever. Another Jessie, this time Jessie Buckley in “The Lost Daughter,” surprisingly made it in after not appearing anywhere else all season. In the end, it will be a battle between Ariana DeBose and Kirsten Dunst, with the latter receiving much-needed revitalization with the overperformance of “The Power of the Dog.” Best Leading Actor NOMINEES: Javier Bardem, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Garfield, Will Smith, Denzel Washington NOTABLE INCLUSION: Javier Bardem (“Being the Ricardos”) NOTABLE SNUB: Peter Dinklage (“Cyrano”) It was the first time in 40 years that all five of the nominees in this category have been nominated before. Peter Dinklage would have been the one to keep that streak alive, but he was bested by Javier Bardem and his precursor support. This was the most straightforward category on the morning, with Will Smith looking to be the overwhelming favorite heading into the industry awards.

Best Leading Actress NOMINEES: Jessica Chastain, Olivia Colman, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart NOTABLE INCLUSION: Penélope Cruz (“Parallel Mothers”) NOTABLE SNUB: Lady Gaga (“House of Gucci”) Academy members might want to start hiring some bodyguards, as the Gaga fans will surely storm the Hollywood Hills with pitchforks. Her miss was quite surprising, as she was leading the race with the most precursor support.

Taking her spot was Penélope Cruz, who proved once again that she doesn’t need her film to perform well for her to get in. This is the second time she’s been the sole nominee for a Pedro Almodóvar film.

And Kristen Stewart survived a shaky past few weeks to get her first career nomination.

Best Original Screenplay NOMINEES: “Belfast,” “Don’t Look Up,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “The Worst Person in the World” NOTABLE INCLUSION: “The Worst Person in the World” NOTABLE SNUB: “Being the Ricardos” The Academy’s relationship with Aaron Sorkin continues to be a mystery, as they continually nominate his movies, just not him. At least in his absence, we got a great addition in Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World,” which truly deserves the recognition it is getting. The two frontrunners in Kenneth Branagh for “Belfast” and Paul Thomas Anderson for

“Licorice Pizza” are still looking for their first wins after 8 and 11 career nominations, respectively.

Best Adapted Screenplay NOMINEES: “CODA,” Drive My Car,” “Dune,” “The Lost Daughter,” “The Power of the Dog” NOTABLE INCLUSION: “Dune” NOTABLE SNUB: “West Side Story” Tony Kusher misses out on a nomination for the first time despite his “West Side Story” script being the film’s most revered quality. Replacing him was veteran screenwriter (and Kushner’s writing partner on “Munich”) Eric Roth, netting his seventh career nomination with “Dune.” “CODA,” “Drive My Car,” and “The Lost Daughter,” all came from first-time writing nominees, but they stand no chance against Jane Campion and “The Power of the Dog” in the race for the trophy.

Best Director NOMINEES: Kenneth Branagh, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jane Campion, Steven Spielberg NOTABLE INCLUSION: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (“Drive My Car”) NOTABLE SNUB: Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”) Everybody (including me) thought that if Hamaguchi did make it in, he would replace either Branagh or Spielberg for the final spot. Not one person predicted that he would replace industry-favorite Denis Villeneuve. It’s a crazy omission considering Villeneuve has been nominated before for a science-fiction film in “Arrival.” “Dune” is

now the first and only film to score double-digit nominations and not have its director nominated.

Best Motion Picture NOMINEES: “Belfast,” “CODA,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Drive My Car,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog,” “West Side Story.”

NOTABLE INCLUSION: “Drive My Car” and “Nightmare Alley” NOTABLE SNUB: “Being the Ricardos” and “Tick Tick Boom” It was the first year where the Best Picture lineup was confirmed to be 10 films after years of a sliding scale between 5-10. “Nightmare Alley” was the surprise inclusion as it received a tepid response throughout the season and received no abovethe-line nominations. “Drive My Car” got into the lineup taking the opposite path as “Nightmare Alley,” as it only received above-the-line nominations for Hamaguchi’s screenplay and direction.

“Being the Ricardos” was nowhere to be found, despite getting three acting nominations. So was “Tick Tick Boom,” which looked like a surefire nominee once it received a nomination for Best Film Editing along with Andrew Garfield’s lead performance. Its omission had to sting for Lin-Manuel Miranda, who still has a chance to complete his EGOT with his nomination for “Dos Oruguitas” in Best Original Song.

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Panthers continue to roll, winning streak now at six HUNTER FRIESEN Sports Writer

The UNI women’s basketball team continued their strong season with three impressive showings this past week against conference opponents. The first game was a no-sweat affair as the Panthers cruised over the Indiana State Sycamores last Wednesday night.

UNI took some time to get into a groove in the first quarter, as junior guard Kam Finley opened up the scoring with a three-pointer, the first of two she made in the game.

The team eventually caught

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UNI currently sits atop the MVC with a 9-2 conference record.

fire, going on a 7-0 run to close out with a 22-12 lead.

Both teams would go on a 7-0 stretch in the second quarter, but the Panthers would hold a double-digit lead going into the break.

The third quarter was where the Panthers laid down their dominance by only allowing 4 field goals to the Sycamores, and scoring 20 points of their own. By the time the final quarter commenced, the Panthers had already amassed a 23-point lead, closing the door on a potential Sycamore comeback.

Indiana State did make a valiant effort, going on an eight-point run in the final few minutes. But it was too little, too late as the Panther’s offensive firepower led to a 72-49 victory.

That firepower came on all fronts as five Panthers scored in the double figures, with Finely leading with 15 points followed by Maya McDermott and Grace Boffeli at 13 and 11 points, respectively. Boffeli also recorded her fourth double-double on the season with 11 rebounds.

The next game in the team’s homestead would not be as simple as the previous one, with the Loyola Ramblers proving to be much more capable on defense. The Panthers did make the first statement, scoring nine points in the three minutes. Loyola was able to answer back, keeping it a close contest that ended in a 14-14 tie at the close of the

first quarter.

Things stayed hot in the second quarter, with both teams experiencing hot and cold stretches on the offensive front. But it was the Panthers who ended on top as they completed a 10-2 run to close out the half with a 31-25 lead.

Loyola commanded the first few minutes of the third quarter, cutting UNI’s lead down to just one point.

The Panthers would have a response to each of Loyola’s attacks, eventually coming out of the quarter unscathed with a 47-39 lead.

The fourth quarter was more of the same as Loyola put up a fight but just wasn’t able to overcome the deficit they had already dug. Emerson Green led the team in points in both the game and the final quarter, as she made some much-needed free throws and contested layups. She, along with Finley, finished with 14 points total. Free throws were UNI’s path to victory as they only missed two out of their 18 attempts.

The win also gave head coach Tanya Warren sole possession of third place for MVC wins at 274.

The final game in their home stretch, and also their fourth in seven days, was against Evansville on Tuesday night. Senior forward Bre Gunnels led the Panthers in scoring with a career-high 20 points.

The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle between

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The UNI women’s team has won six consecutive games, including four at home in an eight-day span.

the Panthers and the Purple Aces, with neither side gaining much of a lead over the other. It was a fifteen-second four-point run late that would give UNI the edge, closing out the quarter with a 20-16 lead.

The second quarter was where Gunnels showed off her might, scoring from all over the floor. She had a three-pointer early on and rebounded her own misses for crucial second-chance points.

Because of her and Finley’s offensive output, the Panthers headed into the locker room leading 40-29.

Even with their lead, the Panthers kept their foot on the gas. At one point they amassed a 16 point lead over the Purple Aces, thanks to impressive runs in quick succession.

Evansville would hang on

with some layups here and there, but the lead stayed at 15 by the time buzzer signaled the start of the final quarter.

Gunnels and Finley converted the dagger buckets in the final quarter as the Purple Aces never came close to mounting a comeback. Along with her scoring, Gunnels also chipped in six rebounds and a team-high three steals in her 31 minutes of playing.

The Panthers now sit with an overall record of 16-6 on the season, including 9-2 within the conference. They only get two rest days before they take on their toughest opponent yet this Friday in firstplace Southern Illinois. That game will be the first in a twogame road stretch this weekend that will also take them to Missouri State on Sunday.

TRACK & FIELD

Panthers compete at Husker Invite in Lincoln DAVID WARRINGTON

Sports Writer

This past weekend, the UNI men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams traveled to the Devaney Center Indoor Track in Lincoln, Neb. to compete in the 2022 Husker Invite, hosted by the University of Nebraska. It was a successful weekend for the Panthers, as they picked up plenty of

top five finishes including one win while competing against some larger teams from the Big Ten and Big 12.

UNI got their lone victory of the weekend through senior sprinter Isaiah Trousil.

After finishing fourth in the heats of the 60 meter dash, Trousil found an extra gear in the final, dropping a full 0.6 seconds, an eternity in the 60, from his preliminary time to

win the event with a time of 6.74 seconds. On the women’s side of the 60 meters, there was another standout, as freshman Paishence Johnson came in third place with a time of 7.56 seconds.

There was another freshman standout, this time in the men’s 800 meters as Chase Knoche ran an impressive 1:54.48, good enough to take second place. Stepping up

from the middle-distance to the distance, Mia Rampton ran very well for UNI, taking second place with a time of 17:45.83. In a relay event, UNI’s team of Auriona Kimbrough, Emily Vos, Sophia Jungling, and Katie Nimrod took second place in the women’s 4x400 with a time of 3:51.27.

In the field events, there were a pair of third place

finishers on the men’s side.

In the pole vault, Matteo Capello cleared 17 feet, 7 inches to secure third. In the shot put, Darius King managed a season’s best toss of 64 feet, 6.5 inches.

The UNI indoor track and field teams will be back in action this weekend when they travel to Ames to compete in the Iowa State Classic, hosted

by Iowa State University.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Tennis teams drops two matches on Minnesota trip DREW HILL

Sports Writer

The UNI women’s tennis team was on the road Feb. 4 and 5 in Minneapolis, Minn. to take on the University of Minnesota and the University of North Dakota. UNI came in with an 0-2 record hoping for a bounce back win

after falling in their first two matches. Minnesota came in with an 8-0 record, and North Dakota entered with a record of 1-5.

In the first matchup which took place on Friday, Feb 4., UNI fell to Minnesota 7-0.

Freshman Lorena Cardoso had the best performance for the Panthers, falling 6-4 and then 6-2 in the No. 1 sin-

gles match. UNI was forced to forfeit the No. 6 match because of player injuries.

UNI had a stronger performance against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks the next day. In the No. 2 doubles match, Thaissa Moreira and Andrijana Brkic won 6-4 for the first UNI doubles win of the season. However, North Dakota won the other two

doubles matches to take the point. In the singles matches, Cardoso once again had a strong performance in the No. 2 slot, but fell in sets of 6-2 and 6-4. Darta Dalecka also played well in her first singles match of the season, but fell 6-2 and 6-4 in the number one match. Issa Sullivan came the closest to winning a singles match, but

ultimately lost 6-4 and 6-3 in the number five match.

The Panthers will play five of their next six matches at home in Waterloo.

The next match is on Friday, Feb. 18 against Saint Thomas, followed by a match with SIUEdwardsville on Sunday, Feb 20. Both are home matches for UNI.

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FUN & GAMES

KARLA DE BRUIN Managing Editor

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1 Baja vacation spot 5 Tree’s sticky output 8 Neck mark from necking 14 Razor name 15 Suffix with pay 16 Taking the place (of) 17 Silly sort 19 Polish port where Solidarity was founded 20 Music producer Brian 21 Dueling sword 22 “Hannah and __ Sisters”: Woody Allen film 23 Formal pronouncements 25 Zeros 30 Pay with plastic 32 __ of: done with 33 Not at home 34 The Judds, e.g.

35 Migration formation 36 Move in the wind 37 Anniversary celebration at

the Met, say 42 Numbered musical piece 43 Grunting female 44 Slowing, on a music score: Abbr.

45 Little point to pick 46 Sick __ dog 47 Spitball need 50 Disputed Mideast territory 53 R&B singer Baker 55 “That’s all __ wrote” 56 Fermented honey drink 58 The USA’s 50 59 Nissan model 62 Infantile vocalizations, and a hint to the starts of 17-, 25-, 37- and 50-Across 64 Series of related emails 65 Luau instrument 66 Curved molding 67 Fort Bragg mil. branch 68 Boston hrs.

69 Dandelion, e.g.

1 Confined, as a bird 2 Not accented, as syllables 3 Ornamental pin 4 Doofus 5 Ivory in the tub 6 State without proof 7 Prefix with -lithic 8 Bogart film set in a California range 9 Truly 10 Irish county bordering Limerick 11 Next of __ 12 Wide shoe widths 13 Guffaw 18 Face adversity well 24 Cries of triumph 26 Layered cookie 27 Bridal attire 28 Avocado dip, for short 29 Eyelid sore 31 Dates one person exclusively 35 Ex-GIs’ gp.

36 Lustrous fabric 37 Bell hit with a padded mallet 38 Samoan capital 39 Skating leap 40 Have a good laugh 41 Address for a noblewoman 46 Traditional Hindu retreat 47 Delivers a lecture 48 Facial expression 49 Postwar British prime minister 51 Autumn blossom 52 Suffuse (with) 54 Queried 57 Help with a heist 59 Actor Erwin 60 “Come again?” sounds 61 FDR agency 63 Illegal parker’s risk

Panther Problems:

We’ve all had roommates whether they were good experiences or bad.Here are some tips from the NI about how to live with someone else.

1. Establish boundaries.

Are you going to let the opposite sex in the room.

If you are, when can they come over.

I had a roommate who

Advice on how to live with a roommate

let her boyfriend sleep in our shared room in her bed with her. Then when she left to go to her 8 a.m. class I had to get ready for my 9 a.m. class with him still sleeping in her bed.

2. Respect each others space. Let your roommate have their own space and do what they want on their side. If they want a big tap-

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estry of the moon, let them.

3. Be patient. College is hard; you’re all still figuring things out. If you need to call your mom or dad everyday - do it! If your roommate is homesick and cries every single night, be patient with them.

mate on purpose.

If you have an 8 a.m. class, be as quiet as possible.

I had a roommate who would make her lunch at 5 a.m. before leaving. She would cut up carrots then she would start the garbage disposal and wake up the entire apartment.

4. Don’t wake up too early and wake up your room-

5. Communicate when you have problems.

Puzzle Answers SUDOKU ONE

Don’t let your feelings bubble up inside. You NEED to communicate with each other.

Do you have any advice or a funny stories about things that have happened to you on campus? If you do email: Karla DeBruin at debruik@uni.edu. We will print these anonymously.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) — News could come your way, perhaps through local magazines or newspapers, about possible renovations occurring in your community.

These changes could be rather controversial, Aries, so don't be surprised if you hear a lot of gossip and a number of opinions, both pro and con, on the matter. You might want to delve more deeply into the facts before forming an opinion of your own. This could prove quite enlightening!

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — If you've been striving for success in the field of writing, speaking, or publishing, Taurus, you have the chance for a real breakthrough today.

A large sum of money or an opportunity to earn it in one of these fields might come your way, and you'll definitely want to take advantage of it. It may involve legal papers, such as contracts. This definitely boosts your ego, your mood, and your motivation.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) —Success and good fortune might be in the wind for you today, Gemini. Whatever it is will probably have you feeling especially elated and satisfied with your accomplishments.

You'll want to tell everyone, but this could prove frustrating since some of the people you want to tell might not be reachable today. Hold off on spreading the word until you can inform those closest to you. You'll need and want their support.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Successes have been coming

your way continually for a while, Cancer. The downside is that excessive celebrating and overindulging in food and drink could have you feeling physically out of sorts today. Nonetheless, your mood should still be very high, and you should still be strongly motivated to continue whatever it is you've been doing that has brought such positive results. Let your imagination flow freely, and keep on going.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Upheavals within a group with which you're affiliated, perhaps professionally, might cause you to alter your goals slightly, Leo. In the long run, this could well prove to be a positive development, although the conditions leading to it could be a bit disconcerting. Think of this as an opportunity to pursue new hopes and dreams that you may not have considered before. Plan carefully and then go for the gold.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A number of people in interesting fields, such as law, education, or writing and publishing, could cross your path today, Virgo. This could involve your job, or perhaps these people attend a social event that you host in your home. Either way, some fascinating and useful information could come your way that alters your thinking and nudges it subtly in a new direction. You'll want to make the most of it. Have fun!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — A chance to take a long journey, perhaps to a distant

state or foreign country, could suddenly present itself to you today, Libra. This trip is apt to be far more significant than a simple vacation. It may be career related or involve an opportunity to expand your education. It could also concern a relationship.

Whichever it is, you're likely to make the trip and it will probably change your life in subtle ways.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Some traumas, phobias, or hang-ups from the past that have been limiting you in some way could suddenly come to the surface today, Scorpio. You might get the most insight by analyzing your dreams. The release could be so profound that you have to spend some time alone today, perhaps away from the house, in order to fully grasp it all. At the end of the day you should feel elated because you'll now see your way toward getting past some of your obstacles.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Romantic novels and movies might have caused you to feel especially passionate and sensual. Today you long to schedule a romantic evening alone with a love partner, Sagittarius. Other social obligations could get in your way, however. You might have made these other commitments a long time ago and they may be business related. It might be far later than you'd hoped before you're able to see your friend. Better late than never!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Although you may

have been feeling somewhat out of sorts for the past few days, Capricorn, today you could feel as if you just got a new lease on life. You’re in excellent physical, mental, and emotional shape, so you should be raring to go.

Both immediate and longterm goals should be easy to achieve while your energy is strong today. Begin working on them; don't put them off.

This high level of motivation should continue for a while.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today you're likely to be longing for a little break from your daily routine, Aquarius, and for an evening alone with a love partner. You're feeling sensual and passionate, but you also have much to report concerning new opportunities that have recently come up.

Some of these, if implemented, could well change your life in a profound way. You'll want your partner's opinion, since it concerns him or her as well.

Choose your words carefully and get the enthusiasm going!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Some welcome visitors from far away could come to see you today and cause temporary chaos in your home. You'll be glad to see them, however, Pisces, as they'll have some great news and fascinating information to pass on to you and your family. You'll want to introduce them to other friends who share your interests. This could give rise to a horrendously messy house, but you'll have fun anyway. Prepare for a highly social evening!

KARLA DE BRUIN Managing Editor