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Paul opened yesterday’s walkout encouraging all those in attendance to contact their local representatives — namely, Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley.

“We must register to vote!”

Paul spoke into a megaphone on Wednesday. “We must get new people with empathy into office.”

After Paul, representatives from Northern Iowa Democrats and Northern Iowa Feminists spoke to the crowd of students, echoing Paul’s sentiments to call their representatives.

Following this, the students in attendance were led in chanting “Not one more,” in reference to the increasing frequency of school shootings around the country.

Paul then assumed the megaphone and instructed the crowd to join her in a moment of silence in remembrance of the 17 victims of last week’s shooting in Florida.

It was after this point that attendees were encouraged to step up and speak into the megaphone, voicing their con-

cerns over gun control and the high rate of school shootings in the past year.

“This should not be happening. It’s ridiculous,” said one student. “I was raised Republican.

I was raised with the belief that we all have the right to bear arms, and I don’t believe that anymore.”

Sophomore social science education major Tyler Fulks expressed concern with his future role in the classroom.

“I shouldn’t have to be armed to the teeth with guns to fend off AR-15s being carried into a damn school,” Fulks said. “I’m tired of being scared, and I’m tired of being scared for my students.”

Yet another student stepped up to speak, stressing the need to act and not merely empathize during times of tragedy.

“I want to tell you all that you are loved,” the student said.

“But I can’t tell you that you are safe. Love cannot stop a bullet.

It’s time to stand up.”

One student then called out, “No more thoughts and prayers,” eliciting some

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Students walk out for gun control CLINTON OLSASKY

Executive Editor

Yesterday, Feb. 21, more than 200 UNI students gathered around the Campanile to stand in solidarity with survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead on Valentine’s Day. The event on Wednesday was set up as a walkout to take place at noon, at which point the students gathered around the campanile to discuss the issue of gun control and to express frustration with the actions, or lack thereof, taken by politicians at the state and federal level.

“It’s getting to a point where I’m scared. I’m sitting in class thinking of the best exit,” said Emily Paul, the student who organized Wednesday’s walkout. “How many rows do I have to jump over? How quick can I do it? When I go to school, I should be focusing on notes. I should be focusing on what I’m learning. I shouldn’t be focusing on how I need to be safe.”

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Students protest gun violence and honor victims of the recent shooting in Parkland, FL.

Swim & Dive place third at MVC JOEL WAUTERS

Sports Writer

Hawkeye Nation was invaded by an army of purple and gold Panther fans this past week, as UNI played host to the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Swimming and Diving Championships at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in downtown Iowa City.

In his first season as head coach of the Panthers, Nick Lakin has trained a program dedicated to excellence.

“I think the first thing I’d take away from coaching this year is the character of athletes that we have at UNI who are incredible,” said Lakin after Saturday’s final heats.

For the third straight season, the Panthers clinched third

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applause and similar chants.

place out of eight teams, behind champion Missouri State and Southern Illinois, and just 10 and half points ahead of Indiana State.

The purple and gold got Wednesday’s meet started with two strong podium finishes in the two opening relays.

The 200 Medley Relay team of Katie Taylor, Moriah Ross, Crystal Florman and Molly Lembezeder took second place, timing in at 1:41.18, while the 800 Free Relay of Taylor, Kylie Engstrom, Jordan McCullough and Rachel Sibenaller finished third at 7:27.78. After the first night, UNI sat in a tie for second place with 64 points.

Thursday night’s finals brought the Panthers five top five finishes, including Katie Taylor’s defense of her confer-

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ence crown in the 200m individual medley, as well as Crystal Florman and Molly Lembezeder finishing second and tied for third, respectively, in the 50 free. Florman, who has led the Panthers’ sprint core all season long, also earned an NCAA B Cut with her finals time.

Kylie Engstrom took fifth in the 500 free, clocking in with a 4:57.56 time, while the 200 free relay of Florman, Abby Meyer, Sibenaller and Lembezeder took second on the podium behind Missouri State, who broke the MVC record set by the Panthers a year ago. Jayden Lovell led the path in diving in the one meter springboard, winning the consolation final and finishing ninth overall.

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12th annual Read-In comes to UNI BLAIR HINES

Additionally, the brochure states that more than one million readers from all races and ethnic groups participate in the National American Read-In each year.

Holmes went on to state that everyone is going to be shocked with the number of first graders, and that they estimate nearly 850 first graders are going to attend the event. Previously, according to the Read-In’s brochure, there were 700 first graders, and 1,250 total participants.

According to Holmes, the Multicultural Teaching Alliance (MTA) at UNI has been at the forefront since the beginning of the ReadIn. Students help out with all the activities featured during the Read-In, including reading to individual and small groups. Other activities at the event will include drumming, hair braiding activities and African-American dance.

Holmes went on to speak about Don Tate, one of the visiting authors at the ReadIn. “[Tate’s] works are out-

standing,” Holmes said. “His illustrations and the information that his books bring to children will be extremely valuable.”

According to the UNI’s website, Tate is an award-winning author and the illustrator of many children books, including “The Cart Carried That Martian,” “Hope’s Gift,” “Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite” and “Big Ron’s Mission.”

Tate is the first two-time winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for writing “It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started To Draw” and “Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton.”

Tate’s latest novels include “Strong As Sandow: Eugen Sandow Became the Strongest Man on Earth” and “Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band.”

According to the UNI’s website, Tiffany Flowers, the other featured author in the Read- In, has completed a Master of Arts degree in Social and Philosophical

“We are the second-youngest generation born in a nation raised on the ideal, that everyone should be able to live free, live happy, and live proud,” said Aricson Jakob.

“But you can’t be happy, or free, or proud, if you’ve been murdered by a weapon that is built to kill as fast as possible. 200 years later, why should we uphold a document that wasn’t built for the technology that we have? Why should we uphold a law that is making it possible for me to go to a store and buy a machine that LANEY KRAUS-TADDEO/Northern Iowan can kill dozens of Sophomore Tyler Fulks holds a sign while people per minute? expressing frustration with current gun laws.

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On Thursday, Feb. 22, the 12th Annual African American Read-In will be taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Maucker Union and Rod Library on UNI’s campus. This event will be featuring guests Don Tate and Tiffany Flowers.

“The importance is exposing children and adults to African-American authors and illustrators who have been left out of the literature for so long — to let the children know, that even though they may have not seen many of the works, that there are African-American authors and illustrators who have been significant contributors,” said Gloria Kirkland Holmes, an associate professor in early childhood education.

According to the AfricanAmerican Read-In brochure, the goal of this program is to celebrate African-American literacy during Black History Month.

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Elementary school students listen attentively at last year’s African-American Read-in, now in its 12th year.

Foundations of Education and a Doctorate in Philosophy degree in Language, Literacy and Culture from the University of Iowa.

Flowers is the co-author of many academic articles, including focus areas of literacy, education and literature. Flowers has published over 16 children’s books, including: “For Those Who Stare at the Moon,” “Patterns Everywhere: An Upside Down Pattern Book,” “The

Rooftop Club Book Series,” “The Guardians of History Book Series” and “Nadi: The Time Traveler.”

Maxine Davis, director of Instructional Resources and Technology Services, spoke about what it takes to plan the African American ReadIn, stressing collaboration overall.

“It’s a collaborative effort between the university and [the] community,” Davis said.

defending this?”

Following these voluntary remarks, Paul returned to the front of the crowd to close the protest, urging everyone to, once again, call their representatives before leading another “Not one more” chant.

After the event, Paul explained why she decided to organize Wednesday’s walkout, citing Emma Gonzales and the other survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as inspiration.

Paul, a sophomore majoring in elementary education, said the issue of school safety is also one of great concern to her.

“I’m not there to be a human shield. I’m not there to be a cop,” Paul said. “I’m here to teach students, and I’m here to change the future and mold the future. I’m not here to defend them from a bullet — although, if it comes to that, I will do it. But it shouldn’t be me in that position.”

Paul also pointed out that

she is not a member of an on-campus political organization and that, while she did receive support from groups like the Northern Iowa Democrats, the walkout was initially her own idea.

The Northern Iowa Democrats will be hosting a gun control protest of their own this Friday, Feb. 23, at Rod Blum’s office on Main Street in Cedar Falls at 10 a.m.

Sophomore elementary edu-

cation major Trevor Fletcher used the protest to rally support for forming a student organization to advocate for gun control.

“I thought it was great that we got everyone together,” Fletcher said. “We’ll do everything we can to get some sort of change. Quit talking — and start doing.”

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Snapchat update sees backlash This is important for several reasons and I’ll get into that soon. First, I need to explain what’s going on.

Instagram has been waging a war against Snapchat since about 2016 (E Online).

This “war” primarily consists of Instagram copying Snapchat’s best features in an attempt to steal users.

This pattern continues today and has forced Snapchat to change. That’s why that new Snapchat update happened.

The infamous update went live a few weeks ago, much to the ire of most users. It’s received near universal negative feedback, so much so that Snapchat may be redesigning some of the most hated parts (Independent).

This update was not

designed to purposely upset users, even though it’s done a great job of that. It was instead designed to help take the app in a new direction.

With Instagram hot on the app’s heels, Snapchat needed to reinvent itself.

There is an ongoing batMore specifically, it needs tle taking place over the web to go in a direction that right now. No, it’s not about Instagram can’t. How does Russia or another threat to that work and how can they our government. Instead, do that? this is a battle between two Well, it’s a surprisingsocial media giants. ly simple answer. Make Snapchat and Instagram Snapchat less social. are locked in a virtual boxInitially, that sounds ing ring over who gets to be strange, but Snapchat has the premiere selfie app. never been a social network Now, although that does (Wall Street Journal). It’s sound over-dramatic, this is simply a way to message a pretty serious competition your friends and share origibetween two large social nal video. media platforms that are Recently, it’s also added looking to outdo each other. some interesting AR abilities too. That’s still all Snapchat is.

Y e s , you can add friends and message them.

H o w e v e r, you still can’t see a timeline or comment on someone’s story.

That will probably never be in an update either.

F o r Snapchat, the best TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE part of this Opinion columnist Sam King pens a column discussing the recent Snapchat update and its new direcimpact on the app’s rivalry with Instagram. tion is how

Instagram won’t be able to copy them.

W h at ’ s stopping Instagram?

For one, Facebook owns the platform, and Facebook would never make one of its properties less social. They are the king of social networks and built their entire company around that social concept.

If Snapchat gets some room to breathe, I would expect to see more user-friendly changes to the platform. A few of the changes made in the most recent update are also more user friendly than one may think.

In short, it is less confusing now. It’s no longer “Instagram but complicated.”

There’s still one confusing bit about the app, though, and it’s definitely the order of the friends’ screen. This is one of the more bemoaned parts of the update. The reason why it’s confusing is due to those infamous social media algorithms.

These algorithms serve up content that are “the best for you” instead of the most recent. Since Snapchat is more message-oriented than social, this instantly confuses and turns users off.

I have a personal vendetta against social media algorithms, so I don’t like them either. I would get into my reasoning, but that would be another article.

This update obviously affected a lot of people and upset many people, as well. There’s a petition with hundreds of thousands of

signatures asking for the old update back. There are tweets and posts all over the web complaining about it (USA Today).

Despite the hate, this update was needed for the platform. Otherwise, Instagram would have run them into the ground.

This update and ongoing battle Snapchat has with Instagram affects all of the apps’ respective users.

Most college age people likely have both Snapchat and Instagram — two apps that used to do similar things.

Now there’s a bigger difference.

It’s important to properly understand why big updates hit these frequently used apps.

I’m not arguing for or against Snapchat here; I only want to help explain the “why” behind this. I personally find this stuff interesting, and I’m curious where it’s going to go.

In the meantime, these integral social media platforms are going to stay integral so large updates like this one are going to send shockwaves. There will probably be more updates that explode through the internet in the future.

Instagram is still intent on taking down Snapchat, but Snapchat did recently fire back with a promise of analytics (CNN). Both platforms will likely continue to duke it out.

That means we as users may have to bear some more hated updates as the battle continues.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services.

According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED) or an Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED).”

These disorders are not how one chooses to live; these are mental illnesses that are easily overlooked.

So, what can you do to help those who are living with an eating disorder? You can help by increasing awareness and showing your support!

Here, at the University

of Northern Iowa, with the help of the BIEDA (Body Image Eating Disorder Awareness) student organization, Alpha Sigma Tau and Student Wellness Services, we have a fun and informational week planned with many different events.

These events will take place during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is Feb. 26 through March 4.

image gets its start and how to quiet the bully inside your head — Maucker Union Ballroom, 7 p.m.

Jessica, MS, RD/LD, is an internationally known dietitian and eating disorder expert. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, Jessica’s passion is promoting a positive relationship with food and eating as key components of a healthy and happy life.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, 2/28: Labyrinth Walking Meditation, WRC 185, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Love Your Body Zumba, Maucker Union, University Room, 4 to 5 p.m.

Monday, 2/26: Information Table — Maucker Union, all day Lunch and Learn: Intuitive Eating — Maucker Union, Presidential Room, 12 p.m.

Tuesday, 2/27: Speaker: Stop Bullying Your Body: Learn how body

Thursday, 2/29: Gene Project/Body Image and Self-Acceptance Display, Maucker Union, all day

Movie & Discussion Night: “To the Bone,” Maucker Union Oak Room, 7 p.m.

Friday, 2/30: Gene Project/Body Image and Self-Acceptance Display, Maucker Union, all day Stop by and check them

out! For more information, contact Joan Thompson at joan.thompson@uni. edu or visit our website: studentwellness.uni.edu.

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UNI Student Wellness Services will be hosting events next week as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

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FILM REVIEW

WWII film highlights trauma at home CLINTON OLSASKY

Executive Editor

For many American soldiers, the end of World War II in May of 1945 was a cause for celebration that resulted in the return of thousands of G.I.s to their loved ones. However, the end of the war proved to be much more complicated for soldiers of color — namely, black Americans who had fought overseas for a freedom in which they were not allowed to partake once they returned home.

These complications of war-time heroism and postwar prejudice course throughout “Mudbound,” the Oscarnominated period drama from director Dee Rees.

The film, which was exclusively released on Netflix in late 2017, follows the seemingly disparate but surprisingly similar struggles that two World War II veterans — one black and one white — face when they return to their respective families in the Deep South of rural Mississippi.

Featuring gorgeously composed visuals, a hauntingly poetic screenplay and powerful performances, “Mudbound” is an emotionally stirring and thought-provoking exploration of America’s troubled history of racism and post-war neglect.

Directing: 5/5 Despite the desolation and bleakness that its title suggests, “Mudbound” is a visually stunning film that makes full use of its various settings to

either reflect or counterpoint the inner psyche of its characters.

Whether it’s the low, purplish horizon of a Mississippian sunset or a shrapnel-laden battlefield in Nazi-era Germany, Rees excels in framing her characters against visually dense backdrops that elicit as much of an emotional response from the viewer as the actors’ actual on-screen performances.

Rees also deserves ample praise for her ability to seamlessly join contrasting narrative elements by way of meticulous framing and elegant match cuts.

In other words, Rees is able to create a subconscious link between certain characters through sheer visual symmetry — such as a sequence composed of sharp cuts between farmer Hap Jackson’s fall from a ladder in rural Mississippi and his son Ronsel Jackson tumbling out of a tank in Nazi Germany.

In addition to Rees’ richly textured scenery and deft editing, “Mudbound” also achieves a visual dynamism through cinematographer Rachel Morrison’s Oscar-nominated work behind the camera, controlling light and shadows to add shades of vibrancy and darkness to the film’s characters.

Writing: 5/5 Perhaps even more impressive than Rees’ directing is her co-written screenplay with Virgil Williams, based on the novel “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan. Nominated for Best

Adapted Screenplay, Rees’ film boasts some of the most beautifully melancholic voice over narration to be featured in an American film since the classic film noirs of the 1940s and 1950s.

The recurring use of narration throughout “Mudbound” serves to provide a revealing glimpse inside the inner lives of several of the film’s central characters, while also reiterating the film’s ambitious polyvocal narrative structure.

Although it could be argued that the film’s primary protagonist is soldier Ronsel Jackson, Rees generally allows her sprawling narrative to shift focus amongst a variety of characters. By doing so, Rees effectively underscores the ways in which war and, in this case, racism and intolerance can have far-reaching effects on not only individual people, but also entire families and communities.

Finally, it goes without saying that the characters themselves are fully formed and well developed. No one in “Mudbound” comes across as caricatures or mere archetypes; they are, instead, real human beings with real fears, hopes and complexities.

Acting: 5/5 Fortunately, Rees’ masterful direction and beautifully penned screenplay are matched by a cast of supremely talented and committed actors.

Jason Mitchell is particularly excellent as the aforementioned Ronsel Jackson, an African American soldier who returns home from the war, only to confront bigotry and prejudice in his own community.

Mitchell conveys an impressive range of emotion throughout the film, from the terror of seeing a bullet strike a fellow soldier’s brain at close range to the intimacy of reuniting with

“Hair is a historically important production. It was the first successful rock musical, and it was intricately tied to the culture of the time,” Osatinski said.

The culture of the time included Vietnam war protests, the civil rights movement and the emergence of hippie culture. Osatinski said the musical is still relevant today.

“Part of my job is connecting 2018 to 1968, and I think we’ve done a good job,” Osatinski said.

As Strayer Wood Theatre’s

website puts it, Hair is a “story of people who — facing a world of hardships — fight for social justice and against the draft. In order to maintain their beliefs and change the world, they must work together to promote safety, change, equality and to, ‘Let the Sunshine in.’”

Another interesting part of this production is the collaboration behind the project. Osatinski explained that TheatreUNI collaborates with the School of Music, with Rebecca Burkhardt, professor of conducting and music theo-

ry, serving as a music director.

Music students and faculty are also part of the band.

All sets, costumes, lighting and choreography are unique to Osatinski’s direction. Of these, the sets and costumes were created by students. Choreography for the show was created by Mandy Masmar, instructor of physical education.

Osatinski also believes in giving actors the freedom to shape their script and character under her direction. In fact, the assistant director and senior theatre major, Arlina

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The film “Mudbound” was released Nov. 17, 2017 through Netflix. Mary J. Blige plays Florence Jackson, a role that earned her an Oscar nomination.

an estranged lover.

Mary J. Blige is equally impressive as Florence Jackson, Ronsel’s mother, in a performance that has earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Florence ultimately serves as a beacon of compassion and strength, as Blige brings an inordinate degree of resilience and empathy to her character.

Finally, although praise could be deservedly directed at half a dozen additional actors in the film, the third primary standout in “Mudbound” is Garrett Hedlund as Jamie McAllan, the white soldier who comes to reject his racist upbringing upon his return to Mississippi.

Hedlund skillfully conveys his character’s internal struggle, switching between scenes of violent trauma-induced flashbacks to unexpected moments of warmth and humility.

Overall: 5/5 “Mudbound” is one of the most emotionally resonant — and, in many ways, unconventional — World War II dramas in recent memory.

By straying away from the horrors of the battlefield and focusing instead on the treatment of soldiers — particularly soldiers of color — after the war, Rees succeeds in painting a visually and narratively rich portrait of the trauma that arises from war and the intolerance that breeds such conflict.

TheatreUNI to present ‘Hair’ for 50th anniversary SARAH HOFMEYER Staff Writer

“We are purposefully pushing the boundaries to make people uncomfortable and make a statement,” said Amy Osatinski about TheatreUNI’s production of “Hair.” Osatinski is an assistant professor of theatre, with an emphasis in directing.

Hair is a Broadway musical celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. Osatinski, a new addition to the department this year, sees the production as more than a musical.

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Miller, staged several pieces.

Osatinski wants students to know that the production features “language and things that are very much of 1968 and might feel difficult now.”

That includes drugs, sex, and racism — including nudity and use of the n-word. Osatinski embraces the adult nature of “Hair,” fully intending to push social boundaries. She is also putting her own flair into the project, creating a refreshing beginning and ending to the Broadway script.

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From Greek brothers to bandmates SARAH RITONDALE Staff Writer

The Maucker Union was filled with people on Wednesday watching the emerging band the Leather Jackets perform. The duo played in the main level of Maucker Union with cover songs, as well as some original songs.

“I think [the Leather Jackets] are great!” said Abbigal Lehman, sophomore elementary and middle level education double major.

“Both [are] very cool guys and they work really hard for what they do in all of their practices” Brandon Lynch and Harry Schoening, who are both in their second year at UNI, came together to form the Leather Jackets through their love of music.

Schoening is a marketing management major. They knew each other from high school, but were only recently reunited through mutual friends once they both started attending UNI. “We talked and started talking about jammin’ and then I joined the same fraternity as him,” Schoening said.

“He ended up even becoming my Little,” Lynch said.

Little refers to someone who is menteed in a fraternity or soriety. Both band members are a part of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

These singer and songwriters appeared to have a lot of fun playing together during this performance, and that enjoyment radiated as they explained how they began to establish themselves.

“Over Thanksgiving break we both went out and bought leather jackets without talking to each other about it, and then we came back after Thanksgiving break and we both had leather jackets,” Schoneing said while laughing with Lynch.

“Actually, it was Leather Jacket, singular, but they messed it up on the flyer!

They messed up the graphic so everyone’s been calling us Leather Jackets so I guess it’s too late! We just decided to roll with it,” Lynch said.

The atmosphere around the room was very positive.

There were several people cheering for Lynch and Schoeneing.

Lynch and Schoeneing

said they enjoyed this performance. They said they were both nervous while setting up and before they began.

But as soon as they realized that the only people they were performing in front of were stressed out college students, they felt great.

“It’s all about pushing yourself if you really care,” Lynch said. “This is the perfect environment because it’s just students who really are here to study and it’s just great practice. It’s a great first show for anyone.”

Schoneing said during his performance that the duo had Schoneing’s creative writing professor, Vince Gotera, to thank for having one of the creative writing pieces he produced for class become an original song, as well as providing the contact information in order to play in Maucker Union.

“The Leather Jackets reached out to me through another performer, Vince Gotera,” said Jennifer Zehner, who works with the Student Life Team for Maucker Union Live. “They then submitted a video showcasing their act and we loved it, so offered them the opportunity to perform.”

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The Leather Jackets is a band started by UNI students Brandon Lynch (left) and Harry Schoening (right), who recently performed Maucker Union Live.

Live music in Maucker Union is something many students enjoy.

“Most of the time I do really like when they play live music in the Union,” said Ashley Canny, a sophomore elementary education major.

Zehner also shared the feedback she has gotten from student performances.

“There have been nothing but positive remarks to students performing in the Union,” Zehner said.

“It brings about a relaxing environment in the Union over the lunch hour, [and] has enabled many students

to spread their passion and talent. Some students have even released albums on Spotify after these performances.”

Performing in Maucker is something that is highly encouraged by Maucker Union Live and any student interested in sharing their talent is invited to reach out to the Student Life Team.

The Leather Jackets will be performing in Maucker Union again on April 11 and at the Octopus on April 13.

The duo shared their hope to perform more in Maucker Union and hopefully perform in Sidecar on College Hill.

Disabilities discussed by campus community KOREE DEERING Staff Writer

On Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., UNI hosted “The Relevance of Disability Studies in Education: A Framework for Change” in the Scholar Space in Rod Library. The event aimed to show how disabilities are handled in the school system and how to improve current methods.

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Students can get their ticket for free at a box office; shows will run Feb. 22 to 25 and March 1 to 4. Osatinski advises students to get tickets soon, as TheatreUNI expects the second weekend to sell out.

For students who need more persuasion, Osatinski offers a special incentive: “Hair” features a special seating pit that actors will enter during the show. At each show, 20 audience members will get to sit onstage in a pit of beanbags, mattresses and rugs.

Osatinski encourages anyone and everyone to see “Hair,” saying, “It is a show that will speak to pretty much everybody, young and old.”

There were about 45 people in attendance to listen to three individuals on a panel discuss diversity on campus, specifically involving disability. Students, staff, faculty and the community were welcome to attend the event.

The first speaker was Amy Peterson, an associate professor of special education. She is involved in one of the minor programs on campus that helps to prepare educators on how to properly accommodate disabled students.

Peterson began the discussion by analyzing how the UNI campus, as a community, can change in order to be more inclusive.

“We, as a UNI community, very much value and care about diversity,” Peterson said. “This book group that I was a part of was very conscientious; they were very open and willing to share, but, interestingly, very few of us had had real meaningful experiences with people different than ourselves. We also knew very little about the history of diverse groups, and we had very few opportunities to really explore the social, cultural, political and historical contexts in which diversity issues are grounded.”

Danielle Cowley, an assistant professor of special education, is involved in a minor program on campus that focuses on helping UNI students understand the intersection between gender and disability.

Cowley presented artwork to the attendees by artist Reva Lehrer, who is disabled herself.

Cowley then raised a rhetorical question to the audience, asking: “What is disability studies?”

“We start off talking about what is disability studies by defining what it is not,” Cowley said. “So, disability studies is not special education. Disability studies is not vocational rehabilitation counseling. It’s not the study of disability from a traditional kind of lens. It’s the study of disability from a very different perspective.”

The final speaker, David Hernandez-Saca, is an assistant professor of special education, whose main focus is special education law, assistive technology and advocacy for pre-service teachers. He also teaches a class on transition to help disabled individuals feel more comfortable in new environments.

Hernandez-Saca explored intersectionality and how

everyone has different facets of who they are. He explained how these facets structure who everyone is and how GABRIELLE LEITNER/Northern Iowan it helps UNI hosted “The Relevance of Disability Studies in Education: them to A Framework for Change,” on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. experian [ally] and what we can ence things. learn because we have always “There are definitely places learned things, like [how] the of power and privilege so we r-word is really bad,” Hudson can’t conflate intersectional- said. “But, there are more ity as being about multiple complex issues that need to identities, per se,” Hernandez- be brought up, like not having Saca said. “It’s really about ramp access in buildings for the ways of particular sights disabled people.” of oppression or privilege.”

Another attendee, Brooke The colloquium ended Jacobsen, a senior psycholowith each speaker talking gy and criminology double about ways in which UNI as a major, attended the colloquicampus can accommodate dis- um to learn more about how abled people and make them UNI can help disabled indifeel more comfortable in their viduals. environment.

“I didn’t even know there Abby Hudson, a sopho- was a disability movement or more nursing major, went to anything like that,” Jacobsen the discussion to learn more said. “Diversity is becoming about disabled individuals in more of a topic, and we are relationship to her major. still excluding people from “It was really interest- that. I think that disabled peoing just to hear their view- ple are probably the most vicpoints and how we can be timized in that sense.”

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OPINION

Fergie and the 2018 NBA All-Star game WILLIAM RIEPE

Sports Writer

Another year of NBA basketball means another year of All-Star selections. The NBA all star game kicked off on Sunday, pitting Team LeBron, led

by Cavaliers star and 14-time All-Star Lebron James, against Team Stephen, led by Golden State golden boy and reigning champion Steph Curry.

This year’s lineups featured Demarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James taking on Giannis Anetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Demar Derozern, Joel Embiid and James Harden. Unfortunately, Cousins suffered a season-ending injury several weeks ago, keeping him from just playing in the All-Star game.

The All-Star selection this year was nothing unexpected. We have seen many stand-out performances in the NBA in 2018. James Harden is one of them. Harden has been a candidate for MVP for several years now and has played out of his mind this year, dominating on points and assists, he earned a top three spot in both while only ranked 14th in minutes played.

The All-Star game is not often seen as competitive; players often slack on defense and allow each other to score. This resulted in a final score of 143-145, with Team LeBron coming out on top.

Every year it’s fun to watch the AllStar game, as seeing the best players in the league all on one team going against each other is highly entertaining.

The MVP of the All-Star game, for me, fell to LeBron James with an

impressive 29 point performance, but we couldn’t really expect less from a player that fans sometimes refer to as the “greatest of all time.” James Harden played poorly, heaving up 13 three point attempts and barely connecting on just two of them. This is a far cry from what we have seen this season, as Harden is the current NBA three point leader.

However, the big thing about this year’s All-Star game was not even the game itself, but rather the performance of the Star Spangled Banner by Fergie.

I turned off the TV about 30 seconds into the performance. Fergie attempted to turn the song into something I have never seen before, howling and cackling her way through.

When asked about the criticism she received from her rendition of the anthem, Fergie stated, “[I have] been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA.” This performance has drawn more attention than the game itself. As of press time, the video of her singing on YouTube has more views than the highlights from the game.

This was a good year for basketball. Fans like myself are excited about possibly seeing a championship final that does not feature the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Great standout performances from young players such as Giannis Anteokonmpo and Joel Embiid give real hope for the future of basketball and controversy is always great for an All-Star game that saw its ratings drop heavily from last year. I think we have a good rest of the year in sports ahead of us.

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Taylor resumed her dominance of the individual medley on Friday as she won her second straight conference title in the 400 individual medley (IM), achieving a NCAA B Cut and breaking her own MVC record. Florman also defended her conference

crown in the 100 fly, clocking in a 54.50 to top the podium.

Molly Lembezeder came within just over a second of winning the 200 free, but settled for third with a time of 1:49.71. To close out Friday, Taylor, Ross, Florman and Lembezeder capped the night off with a second place finish in the 400 medley relay.

As the meet transitioned to its final day, the Panthers kept the pressure on the

competition. In one of the most physically demanding events of the sport, Kylie Engstrom fought tooth and nail to finish third in the 1650 free and set the UNI school record by 16:54.34 seconds.

“It’s rough everytime you swim it,” she said following her record-breaking swim.

“As a distance group we try to make it through with positive thoughts and we try to cheer

each other up during those tough sets so we can get to this point in the season where we just kill it in the mile.”

Lembezeder and Florman finished 2-3 in the 100 free, both within less than a quarter of a second of each other. Moriah Ross clinched the sixth spot in the 200 breast swimming a 2:17.92, while freshman Jayden Lovell led the UNI divers throughout the three meter

springboard competition, finishing sixth.

With the season now behind them, Coach Lakin praised his team for a resounding championship meet.

“Any time you have a four day meet, things aren’t going to go your way the whole time, so we just had to get up and be resilient and keep walking into every session, ready to go,” Lakin said.

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