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February 2, 2017
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Volume 113, Issue 33
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Opinion 3 Campus Life 4 Sports 6 Games 7 Classifieds 8
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Introducing President Nook JACOB MADDEN News Editor
WORLD CAFE Students gather and talk about controversial topics over a cup of cocoa. CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 4
ALL-STAFF NI editorial staff discusses President Trump’s first days in office.
OPINION PAGE 3
WRESTLING UNI wrestling prepares for the upcoming MAC Championships. SPORTS PAGE 6
Mark Nook officially stepped into the role of UNI president yesterday amidst a multimillion dollar de-appropriation to UNI’s budget, proposed legislation that could impact faculty and controversial executive orders coming from the White House. The former chancellor of Montana State University Billings is UNI’s 11th president as of Feb. 1. According to Nook, diversity will be a major focus as he begins his tenure as President. “We need to have an international campus,” Nook said. “We need to have a diverse campus, and we need to make sure all the students are safe and have an equal and equitable opportunity to succeed when they’re here.” Nook addressed one of President Donald Trump’s most divisive orders: his temporary ban on various types of travel from seven Muslim-majority countries. In a joint statement sent to students on Jan. 30, then-incoming President Nook and then interim President Wohlpart advised that all UNI faculty, staff and students not travel to the countries enumerated in President Trump’s executive order as they may not be able to get back into the United States.
IRIS FRASHER/Northern Iowan
President Nook, acting UNI president as of Wednesday, Feb. 1, spoke of many hot-button topics such as President Trump’s temporary travel ban, tenure and diversity. He also spoke of the recent $2 million deappropiation.
“I think the important thing—especially when we think about this hiatus, this ban—is to go back to our first principles within our university,” Nook said. “The number-one item in our strategic plan is diversity and inclusivity. As a campus, we believe in that.” According to Nook, diversity will play a critical role in the future of UNI. “It is important in this day
Schindler re-opening SARAH RITONDALE Staff Writer
After a renovation process that lasted nearly two years, the Schindler Education Center re-opened at the beginning of the semester. The building has many new features that both faculty and students can take advantage of. Now that the building is open, education majors can
not only have most of their classes in one space, but also have a comfortable place to study, enjoy a meal and meet up with other people. “I like the changes,” said Hunter Flesch, NISG president and elementary and middle level education major. “Everything is a lot more fresh and clean. There is a lot more seating, which is really nice. It is a place where people actually want to be, so I see people I know all the
and age that students understand and learn about different cultures and how to work with them,” Nook said. “We can’t possibly send every student to a different culture and so it’s important for us to have an intercultural campus—a campus that’s diverse, a campus that supports that diversity—that supports all students of all backgrounds, including international students. “It’s important for us to
take—what is a federal law now—and say ‘How can we help students, faculty and staff that are directly impacted?’” Nook said. “How can we make sure they can continue their studies and continue their work.” Nook will have to address faculty concerns as well. A bill introduced a couple weeks ago by state Senator Brad Zaun,
time because they are actually sitting in here and not somewhere else more comfortable.” The changes made to Schindler range from the maintenance and classrooms to the navigation system to much more. Because the building had not been touched since it was built in the 1970s, many said it was ready to be updated. See SCHINDLER, page 4
See NOOK, page 2
JUSTIN KIME/Northern Iowan
The main space of Schindler is large, open and bright. Tables, chairs and booths are available for students to lounge around.
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