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Governor Kim Reynolds updates public health emergency declaration.

UNI’s first French Film Festival will take place this spring streaming virtually.

UNI Panther’s take on Indiana State Sycamores in two game series.

“You Matter at UNI” week kicks off CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN Staff Writer

Today, Monday Feb. 8, kicks off “You Matter at UNI” Week, an annual week long event launched in 2016 which aims to spread awareness about mental health on campus. The UNI Counseling Center will be hosting multiple events throughout the week, including a resource table in Maucker Union, a table for cocoa and counseling, mental health ally training, mindfulness and watercolor painting as well as a mental health Jeopardy night.

Also featured will be an exhibit entitled “In My Shoes,” which will display works of art and creative writing submitted by UNI and Hawkeye Community College students that explore mental health and diversity.

Submissions for the exhibit were opened in Oct. 2020 and ran through the end of Jan. 2021. Projects will be displayed in Maucker Union for students and UNI community members to admire.

UNI Counseling Center graduate assistant in suicide

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“You Matter at UNI” week adapts and takes place amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

prevention Riley Rodemaker encouraged all students

to participate in as many events as possible to gain

The university cancelled Thursday’s in-person classes on Wednesday after For the second time in as noon, citing the forecastmany weeks, adverse winter ed “high winds which will weather conditions forced cause visibility issues, rapthe cancellation of in-person idly dropping temperatures classes on Thursday, Feb. 4. potentially resulting in icy

conditions on roads and sidewalks, and the chance for dangerous wind chill Thursday evening.”

The UNI campus moved to reduced operations for the entire day Thursday, and several services, including Rod Library and the WRC, were closed.

Black Hawk County, as measured from Waterloo, received between 3.5 and 4 inches of snow in the storm, according to unoff icial snowfall totals from KCRG (Cedar Rapids) published on Feb. 4. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph created blizzard conditions throughout the day and into the evening, and temperatures in the negative and single digits persisted throughout the weekend.

a better understanding of mental health.

“Students that engage in these events can expect to find a community of people that are passionate about mental health and want to make our campus a better place,” Rodemaker said. “If you are struggling with your mental health, there are a lot of great options for resources that are available to you as a student. I think the events (this) week will also provide a mental health-oriented community so that people can realize they do not have to do this alone.”

Although many events must be held over Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, Rodemaker assures the events will still be beneficial for students.

“We are proud of the activities that we have planned,” Rodemaker said.

“In particular, we figured out a way to host the Cocoa and Counseling event again, except this year it is virtual, and participants can pick up a goodie bag with hot cocoa.”

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Blizzard conditions cancel classes ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor

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Icicles lean sideways after Thurdsay’s blizzard-like conditions cancel in-person classes once again.

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ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor

COVID-19 cases and positivity rates remained both consistent and fairly low last week, according to data released by the UNI Student Health Center on Friday, Feb. 5 at noon.

The 33 tests conducted from Feb. 1-7 through the Student Health Center resulted in less than six positive cases, for a 6.06% campus positivity rate, virtually unchanged from the previous week’s 6.67%.

The university also reported seven self-reported cases of COVID-19, but because these self-reported cases may also be counted in the Student Health Center weekly totals, the numbers cannot be combined for a grand total.

The positivity rate may decrease slightly today when the Student Health Center updates last week’s data to include any tests conducted on Friday. Since the end-of-week updates only include data collected through Thursday, Friday numbers are added to the weekly total by noon on the following Monday and are therefore not included in the NI’s weekly analysis.

Although UNI’s COVID19 data saw few changes, the state of Iowa’s pandemic

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This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

restrictions changed drastically on Friday, Feb. 5, when Governor Kim Reynolds updated her public health emergency declaration. The update, effective Sunday, eliminated most restrictions that had been in place.

Iowans are no longer

required to wear face coverings in public, as they had been since late November when Reynolds implemented a mask mandate. Additionally, businesses are not required to limit the number of customers or keep them socially distanced, and there is no

longer a limit on the number of people who can gather in public.

However, many local governments still have their own mandates and declarations requiring face coverings and social distancing in public places and busi-

nesses. The Cedar Falls City Council voted in late January to extend the city’s current mandate until March 3. Waterloo’s mask mandate was extended indefinitely on Feb. 3, with Mayor Hart holding the authority to end the mandate.

Rodemaker said. “Sometimes the strongest, funniest peocontinued from page 1 ple are struggling too. Now Anxiety and depression with that being said, it’s also are prevalent issues for many important to take care of students, exacerbated by yourself as well. Make time those who must quarantine for self-care. Do things you and isolate due to COVID-19. enjoy and that bring you “It is also not always some peace of mind.”

For more informaobvious who may be dealing tion regarding dates, times with their mental health, so and Zoom links for events, make sure to check in with your friends, co-workers, fel- visit https://counseling.uni. low classmates and family,” edu/youmatteratuni.

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SWS asks “Do you have condom sense?”

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of birth control like the pill or IUD, you increase your protection and decrease your risk.

• There are so many kinds of safer sex protection! While external (sometimes called “male”) condoms are the most common, there are other forms of safer sex barriers that could work for you and your partner(s). o Internal condoms (sometimes called insertive condoms and formally known as “female” condoms) are inserted into the vagina or anus. They are latex-free, come lubed up and ready to go (but you can always add more lube) and can be inserted up to eight hours before sex, making them a great option for some folks! o Dental dams and flavored condoms are used for oral sex. You place a dental dam over the vulva or anus to create a barrier between your partner’s skin and your mouth. Flavored condoms are just like typical condoms but are specifically made for oral sex (Please note that flavored condoms should not be used for penetrative sex as they can cause yeast infections).

• Wearing a condom shows you care. Using condoms and other safer sex supplies shows you care about your health, the health of your partner(s) and the health of your community.

Maybe your partner (or you!) have some hesitancy about using condoms or other safer sex barriers. Here are some common questions we hear: • “Condoms don’t feel comfortable for me. What are my options?” Sometimes finding the perfect condom takes experimentation! Condoms come in a lot of different shapes, sizes and materials.

Try out some different sizes to see if there is a better fit. If you or your partner(s) have a latex allergy, look for latex-free options. A great way to make condoms feel better is using lube! Put some lube inside the condom and outside the condom to decrease friction.

• “Pregnancy isn’t a risk for my partner and me. Why should we use condoms?” Safer sex barriers are for everyone!

Condoms, dental dams and gloves protect from STIs, which can be spread through any kind of sex, including vaginal, anal and oral, and through sexual touching. External or internal condoms are great options for anal sex. Gloves protect your partner from internal scratches and you from any fluids entering your body through micro-cuts on your hand or fingers. If you share sex toys, using a condom on the toy and replacing it before the next person uses it prevents spreading that way.

Dental dams and flavored condoms prevent STIs that spread orally as well.

• “I’m on birth control. I don’t need any more protection, right?” While birth control prevents pregnancy, it does not prevent the spread of STIs. • “I’m not at risk for contracting an STI, so I don’t have to worry about protection! Why use a condom if I’m not at risk?” STIs are way more common than you may think – according to the CDC, teens and young adults count for half of all new infections.

Plus, the most common symptom of an STI is no symptom at all, so it can be difficult to know if you or your partner(s) have an STI. If you think you may have an STI, you can schedule testing at the Student Health Clinic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds is not for Iowa

football game on television is far more important than making sure everyone has enough money to buy food for a week.

Thinking about it, this isn’t the first time America has ignored its citizens.

There are homeless people, veterans, students, the disabled and minorities, and each of these groups suffer in different ways, some far more than others. Their pleas often go unheard or have poor representation within the media, but the stock market always has plenty of screen time. It might as well be a co-anchor on every television station.

What is the pressing matter, how everyone is treated or what does the economy require of us today?

Before the inauguration of President Joe Biden, there

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There are so many benefits to using condoms or other safer sex supplies (like dental dams or gloves). Here are some of our favorites: • They offer extra protection. Internal and external condoms are birth control methods that help to protect against BOTH pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They don’t require a prescription and are easily accessible. In fact, you can find FREE safer sex supplies in various locations around campus: o Student Health Center lobby o Center for Multicultural Education o Gender & Sexuality Services Office o Restrooms in the Wellness/Recreation Center, Rod Library and Maucker Union • There are so many options!

Condoms come in different shapes, sizes, flavors, materials and types (like external or internal condoms) that increase sensation for both partners.

• Condoms can make sex more enjoyable. Some condoms come ribbed or in superthin materials to make them more pleasurable. Adding a little bit of lube decreases friction and increases pleasure as well. Plus, condoms can help delay ejaculation so sex lasts longer!

• Condoms help make sex stress free. You have enough to worry about. Why add sex to the list? Condoms offer protection and peace of mind so you can focus on how it feels rather than worrying about pregnancy or STIs. When paired with another method

TYLER MONTGOMERY

just starting. Of course, they Opinion Columnist are going to talk about the stock market and the econo Governor Kim Reynolds my, but during a time of crihas removed most of her coro- sis when fellow citizens are navirus restrictions for Iowa dying, is it appropriate to talk businesses. Already, many about it so much? Businesses individuals have suggested need to stay open as people the reasoning for this was have to earn a wage. Since the upcoming Super Bowl. most Americans are not able As of right now, the Super to earn a living wage, they Bowl angle is just a conspir- must work extra jobs. The acy theory, but what if there economy doesn’t work two were more to it? The person jobs, and it receives all the who should be answering this press it wants. question is the economy. Why When the discussion of the economy? The way the saving the working class is news addresses the economy, brought up, apparently workone might begin to think it ing citizens are just going to is a deity, or something more have to wait to receive more important than human life. stimulus checks. If the DOW Think back to the news- goes down, then the country casts when COVID-19 was is in a true crisis. Keeping a

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Student Wellness Services discusses the importance of sexual health and awareness during National Condom Month.

Of course, with COVID19, any close contact and activity with spit being exchanged (like kissing) has a risk of transmitting the coronavirus.

While COVID-19 hasn’t been found in vaginal fluid, there are questions about it being found in fecal material. Using condoms helps reduce that risk, as does wearing a mask.

Of course, the safest sex partner you can have is yourself !

Masturbation is a great way to experience the benefits of sex without the risk of spreading or contracting an STI or COVID-19 (but make sure you take care of your sex toys)!

Sexual health can be an important part of physical well-being. If you have any questions about your sexual health, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider, gynecologist,or with a provider at the Student Health Center. If you would like your student organization to learn more about sexual health, you can put in a request for our Condom Sense program on our website.

Student orgs and RAs can also request safer sex express kits to provide their members or residents with free safer sex supplies.

seemed to be far more attention on keeping the graphs up and not keeping people’s stress down. It’s a terrible thought to have, but American culture has taught its citizens that keeping the economy going is the only truth that matters; everything else can be tossed aside.

The only reason to help a neighbor out is if it raises your stock. There is nothing wrong with working to make your own life easier but during a pandemic, everyone should be looking out for each other.

The theory about reopening for the Super Bowl could hold some weight, but it’s about the local business. It seems to be a ploy to increase the economy in Iowa and keep the money flow going.

Supporting local business is a great idea, and right now it’s the right plan, but it must be done smartly and safely. By allowing the mask mandate to dissipate, the Governor is sending out a message that the coronavirus is not as deadly as the government has led us to believe. Even with some Iowans receiving vaccines, there is no reason to destroy any safety protocols. They are meant to keep everyone safe and slow down the spread of the virus, without them, then the virus will speed up.

Hopefully, after this virus has passed, the survivors will be able to look back and realize where some leader’s allegiances lied. They made their beds with something that couldn’t be touched or conversed with.

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Panther PORTRAIT: BSU Poetry slam

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BSU members and UNI students read their poetry to a small, socially-distanced audience during the annual Poetry Slam event.

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Black Student Union hosted their annual Poetry Slam event in the Center for Multicultural Education. The event was livestreamed on the orga-

nization’s Instagram page with a small audience in attendence.

This is the first of multiple events that BSU is hosting throughout Black History Month. Students can follow @unibsu on Instagram for more information on upcoming events.

Virtual French Film Festival comes to UNI NICK BAUR

Staff Writer

The spring 2021 semester will see the inaugural UNI French Film Festival beginning on Feb. 8 and running through March 30.

In tandem with the FrancoAmerican Cultural Exchange Foundation, the Department of Languages and Literatures will present six French language films, subtitled in English, over the coming weeks.

The films will be available to be streamed virtually and discussed via Zoom. Each participant will be able to watch the film at their own convenience during the week of screening with a Zoom discussion following the subsequent Tuesday.

Though the format of this film festival may be different than other similar events in the past, co-organizer and Department Head of Languages and Literature Jim O’Loughlin relates the type of environment they are trying to simulate virtually

in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Normally, for a series like this, there would be a single screening time and then people would hang out in the lobby to chat about the film over cookies and Panther Punch,” he said. “In some ways, it’s an improvement to have a whole week to screen a film whenever it is convenient, and we are aiming to recreate the casual conversations over Zoom.”

O’Loughlin also expressed the difficulties of planning and mapping out this virtual film festival.

“It’s a whole new world for film distributors trying to figure out what to do during the pandemic,” he said. “Each one has a slightly different streaming platform/ format, so that is tricky to keep straight. But, as with everything else during the pandemic, we are all adapting and doing the best we can. I’m just glad that the Department of Languages & Literatures will be able to have some

weatherproof programming to offer this winter.”

O’Loughlin, along with UNI professors Elizabeth Zwanziger and Grant Tracey, choose a representative range of French films for the festival with hopes of bringing students into the selection process in the future.

The series is funded by a grant from the FrancoAmerican Cultural Exchange Foundation which means the prospects of this film festival becoming an annual event are high.

The first movie screened from Feb. 8-14 will be “Première année” (“The Freshmen”), a comedy-drama about a friendship between two young medical students.

The film will present a familiar but culturally different situation for students here at the UNI, making it a great opener for the French Film Festival.

Interested participants can visit https://langlit.uni.edu/ virtual-french-film-festival for more information, ways to

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UNI will host its first French Film Festival throughout the months of February and March.

register for the event and the entire catalog of films being

presented over the coming weeks.

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“Judas” invigorates Fred Hampton’s Legacy HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

Fred Hampton was only 21 years old when he was murdered by Cook County police in an illegal home raid in 1969. He was drugged with a sedative to prevent him from fighting back and shot twice in the head while sleeping in front of his nine-month pregnant partner, Deborah Johnson.

Even though he died young, Hampton had already accomplished more than many of us could ever dream. As chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, Hampton founded the multicultural organization the Rainbow Coalition and allied his party with other Chicago groups in an effort to end street violence and instigate social change. He was a born leader and speaker, moving hundreds with his words at the protests and educational courses he led.

Now, fifty years since his untimely death, Hampton is getting the biopic treatment in “Judas and the Black Messiah.”

British-bor n Daniel Kaluuya portrays Hampton in a performance that can only be described as electrifying. Kaluuya has already made himself known with his lead performance in Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and a supporting turn as a sadistic hitman in Steve McQueen’s “Widows.”

Here, Kaluuya elevates his game even further as he channels both the power-

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Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film “Judas and the Black Messiah.”

fulness Hampton carried in public and the tenderness he had in private. There isn’t one second you’re not glued to him while he’s on screen. An Oscar nomination is bound to happen, and a win would be deserved.

Playing Judas to Hampton’s Black Messiah is LaKeith Stanfield (also in “Get Out” as the brainwashed Andre King).

Stanfield plays William O’Neal, who was a petty Chicago criminal who became an informant for the FBI as he rose the ranks within the Black Panthers. O’Neal was the one that sedated Hampton in exchange for $200,000, an act he never considered a betrayal. Stanfield rises

close to the level of Kaluuya as he gives a twitchy and layered performance that is nothing short of a careerbest.

Directed and co-written by Shaka King, “Judas and the Black Messiah” meets both criteria of a biopic, which is to be both entertaining and informative beyond the top-layer Wikipedia facts. We learn about Hampton through O’Neal, as we watch him ascend from the bottom to the top within the party, interacting with Hampton at various points in history.

King doesn’t commit the sin of being enamored with his subject. Like the Messiah in the holy book, Hampton had his demons

that he had to constantly wrestle with. King takes a similar approach that Steven Spielberg took with “Lincoln,” where we get a compelling real-life hero and learn about what they had to overcome both externally and internally.

This treatment also extends to O’Neal, whom King doesn’t wholly vilify or pardon. We’re shown the path O’Neal initially led himself down and how he saw an opportunity to work for the FBI. While it’s an easy decision to make, King lets the audience decide how to perceive O’Neal’s actions.

With Steve McQueen’s go-to cinematographer Sean Bobbitt in his crew,

King makes this one of the most surprisingly gorgeous movies of the year.

Incorporating a mixture of long takes and over-saturation, King and Bobbitt perfectly illustrate the vibrant urban setting. A jazz-infused score carries the sharp tension with its low trombones.

At just over two hours long, King carries his film with great energy from beginning to end. Expertly filmed action is interspersed throughout as well as sharply edited speeches that contain more action than the actual shootouts.

Even when King falters for a few brief moments at the beginning of the third act, he picks himself back up and delivers an utterly spine-chilling and infuriating ending that properly uses the clichéd element of postscript.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” is an all-powerful work from director Shaka King and the two leads of Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. Both timely and historical, this biopic will surely land near the top of my best-of-year list and is not one to miss.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” is in theatres and available on HBO Max until March 15.

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Panthers go 1-1 vs Sycamores NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sports Writer

COLIN HORNING

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The UNI Men’s Basketball team hosted the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday night at the McLeod Center for the first of two weekend games between the teams. Indiana State was coming off a six game winning streak heading into the night with an 11-7 record. The Panthers were coming off splitting games with Southern Illinois Salukis last weekend and are 5-12 on the season. The hard-fought MVC game eventually saw Indiana State win the game by the score of 61-57.

The game started slow with both teams struggling to get going on offense. The Panthers led 28-25 at halftime following a Noah Carter three to close out the half.

However, the Sycamores took the lead right after the break and the Panthers did not lead the remainder of the

game. The Sycamores shot 43% from the field compared to UNI’s 36%. The Panthers slightly out-shot Indiana State from beyond the arc at 29% to 25% from the visitors. UNI dominated from on the boards with 45 rebounds as opposed to Indiana State’s 31.

Leading the way for the Sycamores was MVC firstteam standout Tyreke Key, who had 31 points and seven rebounds, shooting 12-18 from the f loor. The Sycamores were also led by Jake Larivia who had eight points, four rebounds and four assists.

Three Panthers scored in double figures for the contest. Junior Austin Phyfe recorded a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.

Sophomore Noah Carter was also just one rebound away from a double-double with 10 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Senior Tre Berhow recorded 11 points

as well.

The second game of the weekend series between the two teams saw the momentum shift in the Panther’s favor, as they came out on top 70-67 in a hard-fought win. Noah Carter led the way for UNI with 25 points and five made three-pointers. Austin Phyfe had 17 points for the Panthers and Trae Berhow had ten of his own.

UNI trailed at halftime 35-31 and trailed for most of the second half but eventually clawed their way back into the contest. A Trae Berhow three-pointer with just under two minutes remaining in the game gave UNI a two-point lead, which they would not revoke for the rest of the contest.

The win moves UNI to 6-12 on the year and 4-8 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Their next game will be on Wednesday, Feb.10 against Drake University. at

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Noah Carter attempts a shot vs Indiana State. He finished Sunday’s game with a team-high 25 points in UNI’s 70-67 victory.

WRESTLING

Panthers start strong, take down Huskies 27-9

Sports Writer

On Friday, Feb. 5, the 16th-ranked UNI Panthers wrestling team traveled to the Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. for a dual wrestling meet against the Northern Illinois University Huskies. The Panthers put together a very strong meet, coming out on top, 27-9.

UNI got off to a fast start, winning their first two matches of the night by pinfall. At 125 lbs, Brody Teske stayed undefeated with a dominant victory over NIU’s Lucian Brink. Teske, a redshirt sophomore, picked up five takedowns as well as a four-point near fall before finally getting the pinfall victory 2:33 into the third period. At 133 lbs, Kyle Biscoglia started slow, falling behind 4-2 at the end of the first period. However, he followed that up with a couple takedowns and a fourpoint near fall of his own, eventually picking up a pinfall 1:57 into the third period.

This gave the Panthers a 12-0 lead just two matches in.

UNI kept up the momentum with Drew Bennett and Triston Lara picking up decision victories at 141 lbs and DAVID WARRINGTON

149 lbs respectively. Bennett won his match 6-2, while Lara won his match 7-4. The Panthers led 18-0 before the Huskies went on a hot stretch of their own. The Huskies were victorious in the matches at 157, 165 and 174, winning all three by decision.

This stretch of victories drew the Huskies closer, with the Panthers leading 18-9.

The Panthers got back on track after this in their match at 184 lbs. Parker Keckeisen, fresh of f his upset victory last weekend over Oklahoma State’s 9th-ranked and previously unbeaten Dakota Geer, pulled of f another upset win, this time defeating NIU’s reigning MAC cha mpion Brit Wi lson.

It was a close match, with Wilson leading 5 - 4 after the second period.

Keckeisen managed to put together a strong third period, earning an escape and a takedown while also receiving a n additiona l point for ride time, winning the match by decision, 8- 4.

At 197 lbs, Keega n Moore had a good f irst p er iod, recordi ng t wo ta kedowns, before putting together a domi-

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UNI wrestling bounced back after last weekend’s tough loss to Oklahoma State, resoundingly defeating Northern Illinois 27-9 last Saturday in DeKalb, Ill.

nant third period, scoring seven points in the period and winning the match by major decision, 11-3. In the f inal match of the dual, Carter Isley rema ined undefeated in the 285 lb heavy weight category, getting a victo ry by decision over Max Ihry, 4 -1. A ll told, the Panthers won seven of the

10 matches in the dual and won in the team score, 27-9.

In exhibition matches after the dual concluded, three Panthers picked up victories. Derek Holschlag won by decision, 10 - 6, Jack Skudlarczyk got a victory by tech fall, winni ng 2 0 - 2 a nd Etha n Basile picked up a major

decision victory, winning 8- 0.

With the victory, the Panthers move to 4 -2 on the year. UNI will conclude their regular season on Saturday, Feb. 14 when they travel to Ames for duals against Arizona State, Northern Colorado and Iowa State.

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ACROSS 1 “Black-ish” network 4 Downey’s namesakes 9 “__ Masterson” 12 Actor Gulager 13 “xXx: State of the __”; film for Ice Cube 14 Suffix for Japan or Peking 15 “Days of __ Lives” 16 Inspirational author Norman Vincent __ 17 Beast of burden 18 __ donna; diva 20 Rob or Will 22 Actress on “The Good Doctor” 26 Nom de __; pen name 27 Cobb & Burrell 28 Hearing organ 29 “__ Got a Secret” 32 Slow crawler 35 “Fresh Off the Boat” actress 39 Davis or Midler 40 “My Own Worst __” 42 “Norma __”; Sally Field movie 43 “The __”; series for Mr. T 47 Rebecca’s husband on “Breaking Amish” 48 Actor Robinson’s monogram 49 Actress Bello 50 Cartoon pooch 51 Montgomery or Parker 52 Radio & TV host Howard __ 53 Yrbk. section

DOWN 1 “Rent-__”; Burt Reynolds film 2 Short publicity notice 3 Physicist Pierre or wife Marie 4 “The __ Show”; series for a drag queen 5 “__ Day at a Time” 6 Sara or Kirshner 7 E-mail provider for millions 8 Look of contempt 9 Actor Warren 10 Valuables 11 Actress Harper 19 “A __ of the World”; Sigourney Weaver movie 21 __ up; establish 23 Visitor 24 Refrigerator brand 25 Aired again 29 “__: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”; animated film 30 Ballot casters 31 Suffix for differ or exist 33 “The __ Cometh”; Lee Marvin movie 34 Actor Cariou 36 Bursting at the __; very full 37 “The Devil __ Prada”; Meryl Streep film 38 Shade of brown 39 Make tea 41 Strong desires 44 Tit for __ 45 Prior to 46 “__ Force One”; film for Harrison Ford

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