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The on-campus positivity rate saw a drop from last week’s numbers.

Co-creator of “Schitt’s Creek” spent a virtual evening with students from Iowa’s state universities.

The UNI Panthers fall to NDSU Bison 20-23 in Saturday’s homecoming game.

In review: Gun violence near campus EMMA PISTARINO Staff Writer

In the early hours of Sunday, April 4, one person was injured on College Hill from his own firearm accidentally discharging. UNI students received an alert at 1 a.m. advising them to avoid the area and describing two suspects. Later on, Cedar

Falls police officers confirmed the victim had accidentally shot himself.

It is unclear what caused the inconsistency between police announcements and the university’s communication with students. During the night, investigators found several firearms and arrested two people for charges unrelated to the

shooting. The last available update stated the only victim was transported to the local hospital and is expected to survive his wounds.

Last week’s incident is one of several gun related incidents that have taken place on College Hill in the past five years. According to UNI’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, a yearly report

of crime statistics on campus, five aggravated assaults took place in 2016, two in 2017, three in 2018 and two in 2019. The 2020 data is not yet available.

These incidents do not include crimes that took place off campus, nor is aggravated assault an accurate tool to measure all gun related incidents. According to the UNI report, the definition

of aggravated assault is: “an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury.”

The motive is the reason why this definition does not apply to the April incident, as well as many other recent gun related incidents.

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UNI to host vaccination clinics ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor

UNI students and staff will have the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine on campus this week.

On Tuesday, April 13, from 8:20 a.m.-12:25 p.m., the UNI Student Health Clinic will hold a student vaccine clinic on campus in the West Gym. Students will receive the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to allow them to be fully vaccinated before the semester ends.

Initially, the April 13 clinic was opened only to students who identif ied underlying health conditions in the university’s vaccine survey and are at a higher risk of developing a serious illness from COVID-19. However, on Friday, April 9, the university opened appointments to all students.

Meanwhile, UNI staff can receive the Pf izer-

BioNTech vaccine at three clinics later in the week, held in the West Gym on Wednesday, April 14 from noon-3:10 p.m., Thursday, April 15 from 8:20-11:30 a.m., and Friday, April 16 from 8:20-11:30 a.m.

Initially, these clinics were opened only for UNI staff, as the PfizerBioNTech vaccine requires a second dose, given three weeks after the first. Some students may not be present on campus at the time of the second doses, which will be given during finals week on May 5-7.

After the April 13 clinic filled up, however, the university opened the WednesdayFriday clinics to students as well as staff. The email, sent Friday evening, emphasized that students must be present for their second dose, which will be scheduled for three weeks after their first vaccination on the same weekday and time.

As of press time, slots are still available for the Wednesday-Friday clinics.

Students interested in receiving a vaccination should not

call the Student Health Clinic.

Instead, visit forwardtogether. uni.edu/student-vaccine-signup to schedule your appointment.

The university also plans to

host further clinics in the coming weeks. Students will continue to be notified by email when vaccines arrive and appointments are available.

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UNI staff and student vaccination clinics will be held in the West Gym Tuesday, April 13 through Friday, April 16.

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COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop ELIZABETH KELSEY News Editor

The prevalence of COVID-19 on the UNI campus, as detected by Student Health Center testing, dropped slightly last week, according to data released Friday, April 9 at noon.

The 65 tests conducted from April 5-11 through the Student Health Center resulted in 10 positive cases, for a 15.38% campus positivity rate, as compared to 17 cases and a 18.28% positivity rate recorded during the week of March 29-April 4.

The positivity rate may change slightly today when the Student Health Center updates last week’s data to

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

Looking at other examples of gun violence in Cedar Falls, what stands out is the vicinity of the events, as most have occurred near the UNI campus. Out of eight incidents verified by the University of Northern Iowa’s Police Department — which took place between January 2017 and April 2021 — all but one happened within several blocks from campus or College Hill.

Aside from the first three incidents of 2017, in which a gunshot was only heard, the rest of the shootings have caused physical harm, either injuring or killing the parties involved. According to a Northern Iowan article at the time, on Nov. 11, 2017, two 18-year-old males from Waterloo were shot on Olive Street, near the bars on College Hill. One of them, Alex Bullerman, ended up dying in the hospital. The second teenager survived.

Several local newspapers, as well as the “Cedar Valley

Crime Stoppers” website, reported the incident as being gang related. As in many other cases, the investigation was carried out by the Cedar Falls Police Department, with assistance from the Waterloo officers, the UNI police department and state troopers. Despite the common effort, it appears that perpetrators have not yet been identified.

The most recent deadly shooting took place in downtown Cedar Falls on Dec. 4, 2019, when 24-year-old Grant Saul was found dead in his apartment above Los Cabos Family Restaurant. During the investigation, Cedar Falls Police were able to identify three suspects who were arrested on a warrant for conspiracy to commit a felony.

As of May 2020, it appears that no one has ever personally been charged with Saul’s murder. However, court records identify through witness testimonies the first out of the three men to be arrested, Keyon Christian Roby, as the shooter. The incident was believed to be a fatal robbery, as investigators said the three

men walked into the apartment hoping to steal marijuana and other personal belongings of the victim. From court records, it appears that the case has not yet been adjudicated.

Throughout the years, Cedar Valley residents have expressed their concern for the number of gun violence incidents that have taken place in the area, as well as around the country. In 2018, UNI

students protested gun violence after a mass shooting took place in a Florida high school that February. Many of them also led a March for Our Lives rally a few weeks later to demand action from policy makers and inspire locals to contact their representatives about gun violence.

At the beginning of this month, however, a change in Iowa Law began allowing for less regulation regarding

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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.

The university also reported 13 self-reported cases of COVID-19 from March 29-April 4.

However, these self-reported cases may also be counted in the Student Health Center weekly totals and therefore, the numbers cannot be combined for a grand total.

See p. 1 for more pandemic-related coverage about UNI’s upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held this week.

gun ownership. Governor Reynolds signed a law into effect making permitless gun carrying allowed in the state.

While background checks will still be required when buying a gun from a licensed seller, this is not, and will continue not to be, the case for private sellers. Many argue that the new law will make shootings and gun related incidents in the state more common in the next few years.

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National STD Awareness Month: Get yourself tested!

STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES Guest Columnist

The spring semester is winding down, and that means it’s time for exams and tests. One of the more important tests you can take is getting yourself tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs); these terms are used interchangeably. STDs are more common than you may think – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five people have an STD at any given moment. For folks aged 18-25, that number jumps to one in two, or 50%!

You can get an STD no matter how you’re hooking up. STDs are passed from vaginal, anal and oral sex, as well as genital skin-toskin contact. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, it is still recommended to get tested if you are sexually active as the most common symptom associated with an STD is no symptoms at all, meaning you may have an STD and may not even know it! STDs don’t discriminate based on the way you look,

who you are or your sexual preferences.

An STD that is left undiagnosed, and therefore untreated, can result in potentially harmful health risks. However, there’s good news. Some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, are curable with antibiotics, and all STDs are treatable! For STDs that are not curable, symptoms can be minimal and well managed with treatment. However, treatment can’t start until you are tested!

Getting tested for STDs is no big deal! If you have been sexually active and want to get tested, getting tested for STDs is quick, easy and painless! You can make an appointment at the Student Health Clinic between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for STD testing. You can also make STD testing a part of your routine physical checkups to make sure your body is working the best it can be. To schedule an appointment, call the Student Health Clinic at (319) 273-2009. Tests can be run through your insurance or paid for out of pocket. The Student Health Clinic currently tests for the following: • Syphilis • Human Papillomavirus

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Student Wellness Services outlines different safe sex tips and encourages students to get tested.

(HPV) for those who’s sex assigned at birth is female • Gonorrhea • Chlamydia • Genital Herpes when symptoms are present • HIV You can also easily prevent STDs through using safer sex barriers, like condoms or dental dams. There are many locations on campus where you can acquire free latex condoms: • We l l n e s s / R e c r e a t i o n Center fitness center restrooms • Maucker Union restrooms (women’s, men’s, gender inclusive) • Rod Library restrooms (women’s, men’s, gender

inclusive) • The Center for Multicultural Education • Gender and Sexuality Services • Student Health Center (external and internal condoms, water-based and silicone-based lubricant, dental dams, latex -free condoms, condom carrier cases and more!)

Remember, STDs can spread through skin-to-skin contact. In order to have greater protection, consider using dental dams (a rectangular, flavored sheet of latex used during oral sex), latex or nitrile gloves or internal condoms. You can find more information about different safer sex barriers and their

benefits on our website!

Another way to prevent transmitting or contracting STDs is to talk with your partner. Being open and honest about sexually transmitted diseases shows you care not only about your sexual health, but also your partner’s. Before you engage in a sexual relationship with someone, make it a point to bring up STD testing and utilize protective barriers such as condoms.

Getting tested for STDs is a basic part of staying healthy. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to get yourself tested!

Taking down Big Tech: a cross-party issue COLIN HORNING Opinion Columnist

One of the very few issues that garners bipartisan support in today’s hyper-polarized climate is the issue of Big Tech and how powerful many Silicon Valley giants have become. According to a recent poll from Vox.com and Data for Progress, nearly two-thirds of Americans say the economic power of companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon are a “problem to the U.S. economy.” Approximately 61% of Republicans and 55% of Democrats surveyed in the study are in favor of breaking up Big Tech companies, which is near identical to the level of agreement. One would be hard pressed to find another contemporary issue that garners enough even support from both sides, suggesting that the issue of Big Tech companies and how powerful they’ve become is one that needs to be addressed immediately.

Now of course, the left and the right both have very different reasons for wanting to reform the

Silicon Valley Titans. Most Republicans will argue that free speech on the internet is left into the hands of just a few tech giants – like Facebook, Google and Twitter – and that these companies can censor and ban those who don’t say the right thing or go along with the narratives. After all, the sitting president of the United States was simultaneously banned from basically every tech platform. Most on the right say that this is a drastic overreach of power and an infringement on the First Amendment, while also pointing to numerous other examples of posts being censored, YouTube videos being demonetized, etc. of right-leaning accounts.

The left will say that these Big Tech companies have simply grown too large and control too much of the space online. During Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign, she said, “Big tech companies have bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit and tilted the playing field against everyone else.” There seems to be a general consensus on both

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Both political parties have expressed disdain towards the “Big Tech” companies, yet not much has been done in regulation.

sides that something needs to be done.

Over the past few years there have been several Congressional hearings and investigations into Facebook, Google, Twitter and Amazon over whether they have engaged in anti-competitive acts against their competition. Yet each time there seems to be one of these hearings, nothing ever really comes out of it; Congress goes back to sitting on their hands and

the tech giants keep growing in size and power. One would think that an issue that has such high amounts of bipartisan support would lead to a compromise from both sides of the aisle on some sort of legislation or regulation, but the issue hasn’t seemed to be at the top of anyone’s radar in the last several years.

What can be done?

Looking back to last year, there is one example of how Big Tech can be broken up,

and that was through the Trump administration and their handling of TikTok. In an oversimplified summary, the Trump White House believed that TikTok was a national security threat in terms of selling their user data to China (TikTok is owned by a Chinese-based company). After multiple lawsuits and court filings, a deal was made to sell the app to U.S.-based companies Oracle and Walmart.

The deal has since been shelved indefinitely as the Biden administration has been reviewing the case.

However, this is one example of how Big Tech can be broken up.

Normally, I am against most forms of government intervention in the private sector. But every now and then, it does have a place to make sure companies don’t abuse their power and grow too large, because the ramifications of that are much greater than just an anti-competitive marketplace.

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Dan Levy speaks with three Iowa schools APRIL 12, 2021 |

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Students flooded a socially-distanced Maucker Union Ballroom on Friday, April 9 to experience a watch party for a virtual interview with actor, writer, producer and director Dan Levy. The livestream was sponsored by UNI’s campus activities board, along with Iowa State University (ISU) and the University of Iowa.

Levy is best known for his work on the hit television series “Schitt’s Creek,” which he co-created with his father Eugene. The show became the most awarded comedy series in a single year after capturing nine Emmy awards for its sixth and final season.

Levy sat down with panelists from the three universities — Alyssa Anderson from UNI, Alexi Bolden from the University of Iowa and Brooklin Border from ISU — to explore “Schitt’s Creek,” creation, mental health, overcoming creative struggles and advice on the writing process for aspiring screenwriters.

The interview began with Levy discussing his experiences on “Schitt’s Creek” and the inspiration behind creating a series centered around a wealthy family that suddenly

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loses all fortune. Levy stated he wanted to explore how a family of high status comes together in this time of crisis.

“At the time, it was really just wanting to explore the concept of wealth. Does it really buy happiness?” he said. “I think that’s what lent a kind of sweetness to our show because it really was an exploration on the fact that you don’t.”

The panelists continued to ask about the series, discussing with Levy the surge in popularity the show saw in the U.S. once it became available to stream on Netflix.

Levy stated he did not anticipate the reception the show would receive due to initially running on the “Pop” network, a channel which did not see many ratings.

Levy felt this acted as a blessing in disguise as the few ratings the show received allowed him, along with the other writers of the series, to feel less pressure and focus more on the stories they wanted to tell.

“When you know that you don’t have 1 million eyes on you, it really sort of frees you up to really focus on what is most important,” he explained. “At the time, we were turned down by every

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major network (in the U.S.).

I took that as a bit of a blow, but what I realize now is I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

Levy also shared his experiences as a host on MTV Canada, stating it allowed him to “pull him out of his shell” in the early stage of his career and become more comfortable in front of the camera.

He also believes that walking away from MTV when he did allowed him to not be “dictated by his ego” or be tied to who people think he should be.

“What if someone asks me why I’m not on TV anymore? What am I going to tell them? It doesn’t matter.

Tell them you’re figuring out your life,” Levy said.

He continued, “In the process of just figuring out what I wanted to do next, I started to write, and the idea for (“Schitt’s Creek”) came to me quite organically, and it came to me, I truly believe, because I had a clear head.”

The second portion of the event was a Q&A segment in which Levy responded to inquiries from students from all three universities. He discussed fan interactions, fashion, social issues and mental

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Dan Levy, known best for his involvement in “Schitt’s Creek,” sat down for a virtual interview with UNI, the University of Iowa and Iowa State University on Friday, April 9.

health. Levy also shared his experiences writing and the struggles that accompanied.

Levy concluded the segment by encouraging students not to compare their success to anyone’s but their

own. He stated that comparing yourself to everyone around you does nothing but hinder your own success.

“At the end of the day, we have to be kinder to ourselves,” Levy declared.

Special visit day introduces refugee students to UNI NIXSON BENITEZ Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 10, UNI Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) hosted a Refugee Visit Day in collaboration with Des Moines Refugee Support, a program that welcomes refugees from around the world and provides a variety of services.

This day included a series of events, a campus tour and a presentation for the students to spark the conversation of college.

The idea for a refugee visit day originally came from Ethan Vance, a former member of ESP who is majoring in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Vance was involved in UNI Refugee & Immigrant Support and Empowerment, also known as UNI RISE. The student organization had already established a partnership with Des Moines Refugee Support, but Vance wanted to take an extra step to support them even further.

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Refugee students were given an opportunity to experience what UNI has to offer as the Ethnic Student Promoters hosted a visit day.

(and) the student org of RISE. I knew I wanted the students to come experience a college campus, and I reached out during the fall of 2020,” said Vance.

Vance utilized his resources and his recent involvement with ESP and UNI RISE to bring this idea to life in collaboration with ESP advisor Emily Villarreal, despite the challenges of COVID-19.

“We were planning a day to come, and it finally came to fruition after a month or

two months of planning,” said Vance. “This is important to me because I fully believe one of the building blocks or foundations for equity, equality and inclusion for all is education. This is especially important for those who have a refugee status. This is granting them new opportunities in life.”

The day started at 10 a.m. as students got to have a conversation with Office of Admissions staff members and current college students

discussing their experiences in the university. The goal was to give attending students confidence and make the college opportunity visible.

“College is more accessible than it seems,” said a student attending Refugee Visit Day. “I can do it!” said another student.

Throughout the day, students were also separated into groups and received personalized tours around the campus, during which they had the

chance to ask more questions.

“They were intrigued we didn’t have substitute teachers,” said Jerrell Bates, junior psychology major and president of ESP. “This exposed students to different careers,” said Ayah Al-Durazi, a political science major and the Director of Community Outreach for ESP. Villarreal expressed her gratitude for Bates, Al-Durazi and the other current students, such as Stephanie Flores and Gisselle Herrera, who helped organize the event.

“We couldn’t do this without our current student involvement and our current students who volunteered and made this come to life. Their involvement has made this impact,” she said. “We hope to continue this partnership of exposing the students to come to campus, and if people are interested, they can definitely reach out and collaborate with us.”

To be informed of future collaborations or to collaborate with ESP in bringing students to campus, email emily.villarreal@uni.edu.

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Panther PORTRAIT: orchesis annual gala

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Orchesis members choreographed and performed a variety of artistic pieces at their annual gala on April 9 and 10.

The Orchesis Dance Company hosted their annual Gala on April 9 and 10 at the Oster Regent Theatre on Main Street in Cedar Falls.

This was the 95th Orchesis Gala and the 22nd to be hosted at Oster Regent.

In concordence with COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees were required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

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UNI drops homecoming to NDSU, 23-20 NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sports Writer

UNI’s homecoming game and final game of the spring season was a defensive battle, with the 24th-ranked Panthers falling to the second-ranked North Dakota State Bison by the score of 23-20.

The game started with strong defense for both teams, with neither side scoring at all in the entire first quarter. The Panthers struck first off of a field goal from 31 yards out

by Matthew Cook to begin the second quarter. The Panthers tacked on another Cook field goal later in the second quarter, this time from 35 yards out to bring their lead to 6-0 with 3:32 left to play in the first half.

On the ensuing kickoff following the UNI score, NDSU’s Christian Watson returned the kickoff 100 yards to give the visitors a 7-6 lead, erasing the UNI advantage. The Bison again got the

ball before the half ended, and their kicker Jake Reinholz made a 42-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to bring the score to 10-6 in favor of North Dakota State.

The third quarter was almost exactly like the first: a defensive affair. With 29 seconds left in the third quarter, the Bison scored a touchdown when quarterback Zeb Noland threw the pass to receiver Josh Babicz from 36 yards away to give them a 17-6 lead.

Beginning the fourth quarter, UNI was looking for a comeback. They started the quarter off of a Tyler Hoosman touchdown run at the goal line; however, their two-point conversion attempt failed as the pass fell incomplete. This left the game score 17-12 with NDSU still leading. The Bison stormed back on their following drive with a touchdown run of their own when running back Hunter Luepka ran it in from two yards out.

NDSU attempted a two-

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UNI dropped their final home game of the spring season to North Dakota State on Saturday, 23-20. The fall season is scheduled to begin on Sept. 3, 2021, against Iowa State.

point conversion as well, however the Panther defense held, leaving the score 23-12.

Down two scores with only six minutes left in the game, the Panthers were not done. Another touchdown run by Hoosman from one yard out followed by a suc-

cessful two-point attempt brough the game to 23-20.

North Dakota State ran out the clock, however, as they took the victory on Saturday.

The Panthers are now 3-4 on the season and the Bison moved to 6-1. North Dakota State will wait to see their

fate in the FCS football playoffs, while UNI will have a harder time convincing the committee their worth.

Tentatively, the fall 2021 football season will begin for UNI on Saturday, Sept. 4 on the road against Iowa State.

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Panthers win two games vs Valparaiso DAVID WARRINGTON Sports Writer

This past weekend, the UNI Panthers softball team hosted Valparaiso for a threegame series at the RobinsonDresser Sports Complex in Cedar Falls. The Panthers came into the series with a record of 15-13 on the season, whereas Valpo entered the game with a record of 5-18.

The Panthers put together a strong showing, winning the first two games 9-0 and 9-3.

In the top of the first of game one, the Panthers allowed two batters to reach base, one via a hit and the other via an error, but neither came around to score.

The Panther offense got off to a lightning-fast start, putting up six runs in the first inning. The scoring started when Taylor Hogan hit a sacrifice fly to center, allowing Sammey Bunch to score from

third. Three straight bases-loaded walks scored three UNI runs, and a two-RBI single from Bunch concluded the scoring. The Panthers entered the second inning leading 6-0.

UNI got back on the scoreboard in the second inning when Kamryn Shaffer hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Emmy Wells to score. The scoring concluded in the fourth inning when Sammy Moss hit a two-run home run to right field. The game ended via run rule after five innings of play since UNI led by more than eight runs, and UNI came away with a 9-0 victory.

The pitching from the Panthers was dominant in this game. Kailyn Packard was the starter for UNI. In four innings of work, she allowed three hits with no runs as well as three strikeouts. In one inning of relief, Samantha Heyer gave up no hits with one

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The UNI softball team continued their winning ways over the weekend with two victories against Valparaiso.

strikeout. Offensively, Moss had UNI’s only home run as well as a team-high three RBIs. Bunch and Madison Parks both had two hits to lead the team.

The main issue for Valparaiso was giving up

too many walks. Vaplo’s starting pitcher, Caitlyn Kowalksi, gave up seven walks including three with the bases loaded, driving in three UNI runs. Offensively, Valpo only managed three hits as a team.

In the second game, both teams started slowly, with neither team getting on the scoreboard in the first two innings. Valparaiso opened the scoring when Jaina Westphal hit a solo home run to lead off the third inning and take a 1-0 lead. UNI responded in a big way in the bottom half of the inning, plating four runs to take a 4-1 lead. The Panthers scored another three runs an inning later for a commanding 7-1 lead. A solo home run from Bunch to lead off the sixth inning capped off the scoring for the Panthers. Valpo did manage to bring across a couple more runs, but the Panthers came away with another emphatic victory, 9-3.

With the victories, UNI improves to 17-13 on the season. They will finish their series against Valparaiso again Sunday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m.

They will then host a non-conference game against the Iowa State Cyclones on Wednesday, April 14 before returning to Missouri Valley Conference play with a threegame series in Chicago, Ill. against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17.

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FUN & GAMES

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23 Well-groomed guy 26 __ XING: crosswalk sign 27 Noteworthy period 28 Removes, as a cork 30 Nowhere close 33 Places to swim 36 Geek’s cousin 37 Fodder storage site 38 Hauls with effort 40 Japanese warrior 42 “Right back __!”: “Me, too!”

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3 Arrange in advance 4 Like singing sans instruments 5 GoPro product 6 “Judge __”: Stallone film 7 Sleep acronym 8 Lennon’s love 9 Red planet 10 “Who’s there?” reply 11 In quick succession 12 Emphatic type: Abbr.

13 Fit to be tried 19 Puppy’s barks 21 Succinct 24 Orangutan, e.g.

25 Swedes’ neighbors 29 Kissing at the mall, for short 31 Actor Cumming 32 __ rage: bodybuilder’s concern 33 H.S. junior’s exam 34 Numerical prefix with -pus 35 Self-affirming retort 43 Flashy promotion 36 “Bye Bye Bye” band 45 Turn topsy-turvy 37 Large political spending 46 Water-testing digit gps.

47 “__ With the Wind” 39 Rice noodle soup 48 Map app path: Abbr.

41 Trumpet mufflers 49 Cantina condiment 44 Veggie in a pod 51 One making a living in 47 Sheer joy government, briefly 48 Jeremy of “The Avengers” 56 Small piano 50 Often-twisted joint 59 Motivate 52 Washer cycle 60 Knockout drink, in old 53 Whirl on one foot gangster movies 54 Hunter constellation 63 Puma rival 55 Plumbers’ problems 64 Australian gem 56 Air quality concern 65 So last year 57 Frosty’s corncob acces66 Cafeteria staffer sory 67 Heredity carrier 58 Autocorrect target 68 “Some __ time”: “Not 61 Budgetary excess now” 62 “Give or take” suffix ...

69 RR stops: Abbr. that can be added to the end of 18-, 23-, 51- and Down 60-Across to form a sort of 1 Dressed like a judge set 2 Mozart work

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