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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IA THURSDAY, APRIL 5 VOLUME 114, ISSUE 42
CEDAR FALLS, IA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022
VOLUME 118, ISSUE 33
OPINION
FUN AND GAMES
SPORTS
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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
CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN News Editor
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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