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HOMECOMING

WOMENS BBALL

NEWS PAGE 2

CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 4

SPORTS PAGE 6

UNI held DiversiLead Conference to form connections with community members of color.

CAB has put together a mini celebration called “UNI Homecoming 2020.5.”

The Panthers are WNIT regional champions after defeating the Saint Louis Billikens.

Vaccinated Panthers share their stories CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN Staff Writer

There is a sense of growing hope around subduing the novel coronavirus and returning to a sense of normalcy as vaccines are distributed to thousands of people throughout the United States and Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds announced on March 17 in a news conference that all Iowa adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by April 5.

In response to this announcement, UNI released a statement on March 23 stating that an email survey will be sent to the campus community to “gauge an interest in obtaining on-campus vaccinations.” The survey will provide the university and the Black Hawk County Health Department information about how many doses will be needed.

The announcement also noted on-campus vaccine clin-

ics will be held in the spring and early summer for students, employees and immediate family members. However, plans for vaccinations are dependent on vaccine supply and extraneous factors.

Although the majority of the campus community has not been vaccinated, some students have already received their vaccines due to underlying medical conditions or their work in a medical setting.

Digital media production and public relations special events major Megan Studer received the Pfizer vaccine on Jan. 10 and 31, as she works at NewAldaya Lifescapes nursing home.

“It was offered to us first because we were working directly with those most at risk,” Studer said. “It was just a no-brainer: if I was offered it, I was going to get it.”

Studer said that although she hates needles, the vaccine felt no different from any

other shot she had previously received.

“I was a little nervous because there was a lot of speculations about it, but at the same time I’m not one of those people who was doubting it a whole lot,” she said.

Senior communication sciences and disorders major Sam Anderson also received the Pfizer vaccine on Feb. 15 and March 8, as she works in a clinical practice at the Roy Eblen Speech and Hearing Clinic. Although Anderson was apprehensive at first, she is glad she received the vaccine.

“I think that I was nervous because I had family members and friends doubting the vaccine,” Anderson said. “But I was mostly excited because I believe in the science behind the vaccine, and I was excited to be a part of the start of immunity against COVID-19.”

on the Panthers, while UNI was 1-2-2 coming into this weekend. UNI was looking to get to .500 on the season by getting their second straight win following their victory against Missouri State.

The scoring started for UNI in the 15th min-

ute on a goal from Ashley Harrington, assisted by Shelby Unruh. They would score again about 90 seconds later in the 16th minute following a goal from Allison Whitaker to go up 2-0. Sophia Conant added a third goal for UNI in

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Senior Anne Gradoville holds up her Moderna vaccine after she was vaccinated while working at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines.

Panthers trounce Salukis, 5-0 NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sports Writer

The UNI women’s soccer team traveled to Carbondale, Ill. to take on Southern Illinois this past weekend. Southern Illinois was winless on the season at 0-2-3 before taking

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The UNI Panthers scored big against SIU Salukis after only having scored one goal previously this season.

the 33rd minute, extending their lead to 3-0, still in the first half.

The Panthers throughout the game had goals from five separate players on the day.

UNI dominated shooting with taking 16 shots, 13 on goal, while Southern Illinois

only took three total shots in the game, only one of which was on goal. Southern Illinois allowed five goals, which was the most they have given up in any game so far this season. For the Panthers, this is their fourth shutout on the season which is stemmed from their great defense. UNI only had one save on the day, which ref lects how the defense rarely let Southern Illinois get close to the goal.

The win moves the Panther women to 2-2-2 overall and 2-2-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The next match for UNI is at Illinois State Thursday, March 25 at 4 p.m. The Redbirds are 2-5 on the season, and the Panthers are looking to keep their win streak alive and get to three straight wins. After they head to Illinois State, they will have a match at home against Valparasio on Sunday, March 28 at 1 p.m.

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UNI hosts DiversiLead conference NIXSON BENITEZ Staff Writer

On Saturday, March 20, UNI held the DiversiLead Conference. The in-person conference, which took place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., was designed to connect the UNI community with community members of color and underrepresented individuals for learning, leadership training and networking.

The event had limited seating and gave students a chance to hear from four featured speakers and a keynote speaker during three different workshops.

The f irst workshop, “Leveraging Your Network,” was led by Yolanda R. Williams, who is currently the Director for the Classic Upward Bound TRIO program at UNI. From building your personal statement to getting that personal coffee, Williams emphasized the importance of connections.

She explained that networking is a five-step process: dressing for the occasion, practicing introducing yourself in the mirror, preparing materials, arriving early and finally, making that connection. Students got to practice this during

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Next, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Janine Baeze and Associate Director of Freshman Recruitment and Access Jesús Lizarraga Estrada presented “Too Tired to Code Switch.” Through this workshop covering the topic of code switching in a professional setting, students got to discuss some of their experiences and were instructed on how to navigate through

white spaces.

Many conversations were taking place in the room, and students spoke out on some of their experiences which were empowering.

The presentation left students exposed to some of their peers’ experiences.

The third session featured keynote speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones, an award-winning investigative reporter originally from Waterloo, Iowa, and moder-

ator Jamie Butler-Chidozie, UNI’s Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice.

Their conversation focused on the topic of “Reframing Your Vision,” and students got the opportunity to ask the award-winning reporter questions about her journey.

One question in particular that stood out to HannahJones was, “What is your why?” Hannah-Jones spoke on her experiences of having to take the bus that took her

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Award-winning journalist and Waterloo native Nikole Hannah-Jones delivers the keynote address during UNI’s DiversiLead conference, held on Saturday, March 20.

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to school and seeing the segregated landscape.

Dr. Quinton Angelo Richardson finished the conference with “Ready?

Or Not? Zoom and Online Learning: The New Norm for 2021 and Beyond.” From uncovering the history of the World Wide Web to discussing how current events have led students into 2021, attendees got to engage with Richardson on issues surrounding the growth of Zoom and online learning.

Richardson mentioned that at the end of 2019, Zoom had ten million people utilizing the app each day.

However, in April of 2020, that number had increased to 300 million daily active users. Richardson emphasized the new norm and gave students nine tips which could maximize the experience of online learning.

At the end of his presentation, Richardson had students participate in a game of Family Feud in which winners could choose one of six letters containing money ranging from nothing to $100.

Contestants were competitive and, following a tie, the game went to overtime. In the end, the winner selected the envelope with $20.

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March 16 was not just a “bad day” AL MAIER

Opinion Columnist

In the wake of the hate crime in Atlanta, Ga. on March 16, 2021, eight people lost their lives due to the shooter “having a bad day.”

Six of the victims were Asian women at two spas in Georgia. The shootings took place with less than an hour between each spa. We need to come together and support our Asian brothers and sisters to show solidarity.

The authorities apprehended and arrested Robert Aaron Long after a short period of searching, and he now stands with eight murder charges against him. He also claims that this was not racially motivated, but that remains to be seen. This never should have happened; this never should have come to fruition, but here we are in this moment, and we need to reach out and show love and support.

Hate crimes toward Asians have unfortunately skyrocketed as of late, and it should not be happening. Long was apprehended before anything else happened, but he should have been able to find another way to deal with a “bad day.” Our Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned that “we will stand up for the right of our fellow Americans and Korean Americans to be safe and to be treated with dignity,” as he visited South Korea last week.

Georgia’s state senator

Raphael Warnock (D) also released a statement by saying, “my heart is broken tonight after the tragic violence in Atlanta that took eight lives. Once again we see that hate is deadly.

Praying for the families of the victims and for peace for the community.”

Another organization, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, released a tweet as follows for support and love: “We are shaken by the violence in our city that has left 8 (people) dead, including members of the Asian American community. We are gathering info about what happened & the needs of directly impacted are. Now is the time to hold the victims & their families in our hearts & with light.”

Four days before this attack, President Joseph Biden issued a statement in his prime-time address to the nation that he was condemning the rise of hate crimes in America: “Too often, we’ve turned against one another,” he said.

“Vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans, who have been attacked, harassed, blamed and scapegoated.

It’s wrong, it’s un-American, and it must stop.” This was four days before the attacks. Four days – let that sink in for a moment.

Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Paul Andre Michels, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Hyun Jung Grant and Yong Ae Yue all tragically lost their lives. According to CBS news, “anti-Asian hate crimes rose nearly 150% in

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Top: Gun reform protests outside of the Georgia capitol building following the March 16 shootings that took place.

Bottom: Captain Jay Baker of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office speaks at a press conference on March 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Suspect Robert Aaron Long, 21, was arrested after a series of shootings at three Atlanta-area spas left eight people dead on March 16, including six Asian women.

major U.S. cities in 2020, reflecting a growing trend of discrimination against

Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.”

Say their names, and

remember their lives. Most of all, be kind, share love, stand up and reach out.

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Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5 TEHYA TOURNIER Staff Writer

Anthony Witherow

Campus Life Editor

The week of April 5 will see a multitude of events occurring as part of a mini homecoming week titled, “Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5,” the most notable being a virtual discussion with Emmy Award winning actor, director, writer and producer Dan Levy on Friday, April 9 at 9 p.m.

Levy – known mostly for his role as David Rose in the hit television series “Schitt’s Creek” – will co-host a live watch party sponsored by UNI’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) in partnership with the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.

Students can register to attend on CAB’s registration webpage at https:// studentlife.uni.edu/ cab-registration. When registering, students will have the option to attend in-person or receive a link to watch remotely. The event will feature limited seating with snacks and homecoming t-shirts available only to those who attend in-person. Once room capacity is met, students will still have an option to watch VACCINATIONS

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Her fellow senior communication sciences and disorders major Anne Gradoville received the Moderna vaccine on Dec. 29 and Jan. 28 while working at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines.

“I was pretty excited because both of my parents work in health care and they were also getting the vaccine around the same time,” Gradoville said. “My mom is a nurse practitioner, so she had a lot of conversations with doctors, and she felt confident. So, if she feels confident, I feel pretty confident that I can get it too.”

Gradoville experienced some side effects from the vaccine but recovered within a few days.

“After the first dose I just had a really sore arm… for about 36-48 hours afterward,” Gradoville said.

“Kind of like if you got a tetanus shot, but more intense. I didn’t feel any other side effects. After the

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Students can look forward to a week of fun events as part of “Homecoming 2020.5.”

virtually.

The remainder of homecoming week will feature events beginning with College Hill window painting on Monday, April 5. Sponsored by the College Hill Partnership, student organizations will have the opportunity to show off their artistic skills and paint a business window along the “Panther Park” homecoming theme.

Tuesday, April 6 will see an office photo decorating contest sponsored

by CAB. Those decorating an office in purple and gold will send a photo of their space to CAB for a chance to win prizes.

Awards will be separated into two categories: “Best of Show - Decoration” and “Most UNI Spirit.”

The following day, April 7, will be the annual “Traditions Challenge Amazing Race,” sponsored by the Connecting Alumni To Students program. For this activity, student organizations or a group of no more than five friends will run around campus in two different races.

On April 8, sponsored by CAB and the UNI President’s Office, students and faculty are encouraged to celebrate homecoming with a graband-go-lunch in Maucker Union. A total of 1,000

lunches will be provided and handed out from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. or until supply runs out.

Student Life and Event Services, partnered with CAB, put together the mini celebration to make up for the noticeable lack of a homecoming week during the fall 2020 semester.

“We still wanted to show students at UNI that we still care about programming and we understand the importance of building relationships,” said student organizations coordinator Constance Hansen.

Hansen said that with the pandemic and what

second dose I didn’t feel very well for 24-48 hours.

I felt like I had a fever, but every time I checked I didn’t, and then I was super-duper tired, and I had headaches. But after about a day and a half I felt better.”

Anderson did not experience the same side effects as Gradoville but did notice some fatigue.

“After both doses of my vaccine, the only symptom that I experienced was being more tired than usual,” Anderson said. “I know that many people experience worse symptoms, so I was grateful to only feel tired. I felt excited after both of my doses.”

Studer also experienced some mild side effects from the vaccinations.

“There was a lot of soreness and aching in my arm where I got it,” Studer said.

“It kind of felt like I had a small cold. Just not feeling great, kind of drowsy, just not 100% me, but that was about it.”

Studer acknowledges the hesitation some people may have towards the vaccine but urges everyone who has

the opportunity to receive the vaccine based on the ample scientific data and evidence proving its safety and efficacy.

“I’m kind of at a point where I respect your decision if you choose not to get vaccinated, but at the same time, we’ve been going through the pandemic for almost a year now,” Studer said. “Myself and everybody else is extremely frustrated with still having to social distance and wear masks. To me it seems like a no-brainer. If the vaccine is offered, I don’t know why you wouldn’t go for it.”

Gradoville and Anderson both shared Studer’s view, strongly recommending that students and community members get the vaccine when it is available.

“I think it can be scary because we don’t know a lot about (the vaccine), but the science shows there are very few cases that have had reactions,” Gradoville said.

Anderson said, “This is an important step into protecting those around us and it is the start of returning back to normal life.”

As more Iowans become vaccinated, students share their experiences receiving COVID-19 vaccines.

students have gone through the past year, personally and academically, they want to show they care and are excited to give a special and safe homecoming experience.

“This is what college is about, making memories together and following along with some traditions, and that is what gives UNI a special place in your heart,” she said.

All information about the week-long events, including each event’s respective registration links, can be found on UNI’s homecoming webpage, https://homecoming.uni.edu/.

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Finally, ‘Justice League’ is enjoyable HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

What was once an internet pipedream has become a reality. “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is finally here in all its bombastic glory.

This specific version of “Justice League” was never meant to happen, and neither was the 2017 theatrically released version. Snyder’s original vision was for this movie to be the third part in his DC Extended Universe series directly following “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

Snyder left the film in post-production after a devastating family tragedy.

Distributor Warner Brothers – not wholly satisfied with the path Snyder was taking – brought in “The Avengers” director Joss Whedon to retool the film into a more light-hearted affair.

What was released in theaters contained very little of Snyder’s material and was widely disregarded as a disjointed and forgettable mess.

The “Release The Snyder Cut” movement was born immediately with hundreds of thousands of irate fans demanding that Snyder’s original version be restored.

After years of campaigning, Snyder and his fans have been treated with a golden opportunity that looks to right the wrongs of the past.

The general plot found within Snyder’s version is nearly identical to the one in the Whedon cut. The evil Steppenwolf, a loyal follower of Darkseid, has come to Earth to claim three mother boxes that wield unlimited power to conquer worlds.

Honoring his promise after Superman’s death, Batman assembles a team of superheroes to stop Steppenwolf

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Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest superhero blockbuster “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”

and unite the planet to defend itself from threats beyond the stars.

Snyder adopts the “Seven Samurai” approach to his story as the first half takes an individual look at the members of the team. They each get backstories in varying degrees of quality, with some being more embarrassing than others. The Flash’s introduction will act as a litmus test of your acceptance of Snyder’s excessiveness.

Above all else, this version of “Justice League’’ is an infinitely more cohesive and enjoyable experience compared to its predecessor. It’s also fun to ponder and discuss with others, unlike the migraines I get every time I think of the Whedon cut.

The film looks and feels like a single production rather than a Frankenstein-like mashup of competing ideologies. Gone are all Whedon-

directed scenes and the color saturation levels have been reset to Snyder’s usual palette.

The intricacies of the story have been completely retooled, giving characters such as Cyborg and The Flash more characterization and things to do. Superman no longer has his infamous CGI baby mouth. Steppenwolf is less embarrassing as he is visually reworked and supplied with a proper backstory and motivation. Tom Holkenborg’s score and Fabian Wagner’s cinematography are also allowed to flourish on an unparalleled epic scale.

These improvements are not to say this a perfect movie. Stripping away the benefit of comparison, Snyder’s film carries many of the foundational problems that have plagued both of his previous DC films. The newly revised script does provide the five Ws (and one H) for

each story thread, filling in the gaping plot holes present in the Whedon cut.

However, the problem is that a few of these storylines aren’t necessary or that interesting to begin with. The writing is still filled with cringe-worthy exposition with attempts at humor that don’t mesh well with the self-serious tone.

Snyder’s insistence on using a 4:3 aspect ratio – more commonly seen in arthouse films – seems to be a decision based more on him being seen as a bonafide auteur rather than just improving the picture quality.

At 242 minutes long (yes, that’s four hours), the film requires a gigantic investment from the viewer that isn’t fully warranted. Scenes are stretched to the nth degree by incessant slow motion and a few deleted scenes that should have been left on the cutting

room floor have found their way back here.

The nearly 30-minute epilogue is entirely spent on setting up sequels that are unlikely to ever be made. Its inclusion feels like an attempt

by Snyder to rally his troops once again to demand the story be told his way. No matter how much it drags the story down and erases a lot of the goodwill built up to that point, Snyder’s ideas are much better than anything else being offered at the moment.

Even though a much tighter and free-flowing three-hour cut could have been released, there is a complete singular vision here, one that Snyder has carried throughout his DC films. His vision may not always succeed, but it is something to be championed.

With many blockbuster films leaning ultra-safe to guarantee box office returns, Snyder’s no-holds-barred style is the answer to Martin Scorsese’s comment on comic book films lacking an authorial voice. For better and for worse, a filmmaker was the driving force for a major franchise, which is more than one can say about the “corporate machine” attitude over at Marvel.

An experience that may never be replicated again, “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is a mythologically epic film that delivers more than anyone could have imagined. It may not always work, but it sure does pack the punch that fans deserve.

If you have the mental and physical ability to invest four hours into this monumental project, I recommend you do so.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Panthers beat SLU, head to WNIT Semis DAVID WARRINGTON Sports Writer

This past Monday, the UNI Panthers women’s basketball team competed in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) against the Saint Louis Billikens at the UW Health Sports Factory in Rockford, Ill. Having missed out on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, the Panthers showed up ready to play in the first two rounds, taking down Dayton and Creighton to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in school history. The Billikens made their way through the opening two rounds by defeating DePaul and Milwaukee. Unintimated in their first quarterfinal appearance, the Panthers took down the Billikens, 58-50, to advance to the semifinals.

The game started off with a very slow pace. Points were few and far between in the opening quarter, with the Panthers not getting on

the scoreboard for nearly five minutes until freshman Kayba Laube knocked down a three-pointer, tying the game at three. Both teams could only manage a layup in the remainder of the quarter, and the teams were tied, 5-5, after

10 minutes of play.

The offensive pace quickened slightly in the second quarter, with both teams starting to find their grooves on that end of the floor. It was still a very low scoring first half, and the Panthers went into the break trailing 17-16.

The third quarter was tightly contested up until the Panthers went on a 7-0 run in the final 2:40 to go into the final quarter leading 36-28.

The Panthers started fast in the fourth quarter, with junior guard Kam Finley knocking down three pointers on backto-back possessions to pull out to a 12-point lead. The Panther offense stayed consistent throughout the final 10 minutes, and UNI managed to come away with a 58-50 victory to advance to the semifinals.

Finley was the leading scorer for the Panthers, scorToni Fortmann/Northern Iowan ing 14 points and knocking UNI’s Kam Finley was named the down all three of her threeWNIT’s Rockford Region MVP after averaging 15.4 points per game in point attempts in 24 minutes off of the bench. Bre Gunnels the Panthers’ first three games.

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The UNI women’s basketball team defeated Saint Louis in the WNIT quarterfinals, moving to the seminfinals on Friday.

secured a double-double, finishing with 10 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, as well as adding five blocks on the defensive end.

Ciaja Harbison led the Billikens in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Brooke Flowers was close behind, finishing with 16 points as well as 17 rebounds.

Harbison and Flowers com-

bined for 34 of the 50 points scored by the Billikens.

With the victory, the Panthers have advanced to the semifinals of the WNIT. They will play on Friday, March 26 against the Ole Miss Rebels. The game will be played at My Town Movers Fieldhouse in Memphis, Tenn., and is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tipoff.

VOLLEYBALL

Panthers split games with Loyola-Chicago COLIN HORNING Sports Editor

The final two volleyball home games of the 2020-21 season pitted UNI against the Ramblers of Loyola-Chicago this past Sunday and Monday.

The two teams came into the contests looking to fight for a position in the standings of the Missouri Valley Conference, which will determine their seedings for the conference tournament in two weeks. The Panthers entered the first game with an overall record of 6-10 and 6-6 in conference play, while Loyola came in 7-6 overall and 6-6 in the conference as well. The first game on Sunday afternoon lasted all five sets, with UNI eventually coming out on top 3-2. The second game on Monday went to the visiting Ramblers by the score of 3-1.

The first set of game one started out promising for the Panthers, as they ran away with it 25-13. With the score close at 15-13 in favor of UNI, the Panthers scored the next 10 points unanswered and took the first set easily. Set two was much more even. Loyola led by the score of 17-9 at one

point, before UNI was able to narrow down the gap, even taking a lead of 23-22 at one point. However, the Ramblers scored three consecutive points en route to the 25-23 win, knotting the game up at one each.

Set three was again dominated by the Panthers as they again won by the score of 25-13. With Loyola leading 9-8, UNI scored 12 out of the next 13 points and never looked back, taking the 2-1 game lead and looking to seal the win in the next set. However, Loyola was able to bounce back.

The Ramblers answered back in set four with a 25-21 victory and knotted up the game at two apiece. Loyola scored nine out of the last 10 points in the set to seal the victory, sending the first game of the two game series into the fifth and final set.

UNI easily handled the fifth set, winning 15-6, which was the seventh conference game win of the season. Emily Holterhaus led UNI in kills with 21, followed by Inga Rotto and Kaylissa Arndorfer with 13 each. Baylee Petersen, Kaylee Donner and Arndorfer all had three aces

for the Panthers as well.

Sarah Murczek had nine kills for Loyola, and Emily Banitt had eight.

The second game of the two-game split got underway on Monday evening.

Both the Panthers and Ramblers traded sets to start the game, with each team winning a set by the score of 25-18. In the third set with Loyola leading 23-18, the Panthers scored five in a row to tie things up at 23 each. After both teams traded points to make the score 24-24, Loyola sealed the set with the final two points and the 26-24 win.

The final set was held mostly in control by the visitors.

UNI’s lead only extended to 5-3, and the Ramblers took the lead soon after and never looked back in their 25-18 win, which sealed the game 3-1.

UNI drops to 7-11 on the year and 7-7 in Missouri Valley Conference play.

Their final two games of the season will be on the road at Bradley on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 before the MVC tournament begins on April 1-3 in Normal, Ill. hosted by Illinois State University.

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UNI split their two games with Loyola-Chicago on Sunday and Monday.

Their record on the season is now 7-11 overall and 7-7 in MVC play.

FUN & GAMES

KARLA DE BRUIN Managing Editor

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5 Rose from a chair 10 Free ticket 14 Sicilian resort city 15 Houston baseballer 16 Salon coloring 17 Passenger train’s suitcase carrier 19 “Otello” solo 20 Single-celled creature 21 “Platoon” setting, briefly 23 Texter’s soul mate 24 Former Yankee manager Joe 25 Turned down an invitation 28 Victorian, for one 29 Puerto Rico, to the U.S. 31 Harlem Renaissance author Zora __ Hurston 32 Hissing sound 33 Jets or Sharks, in “West Side Story”

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1 Arguments with teams 2 Captivates 3 Some woolen sweaters 4 Bar beer 5 Story spanning generations 6 Mao __-tung 7 Like stocks not sold on an exch.

8 Sumatran ape 9 Hip-hop headgear 10 “Everychild.onevoice” org.

11 Everglades transport 12 Nasal cold symptom 13 Supplied with personnel 18 Assist with a heist 22 Brainy bunch 25 Sonia of “Moon Over Parador” 26 Che Guevara’s first name 27 Campus bigwig 30 It’s often broken at break35 Filled completely fast 36 Guy acting more mature- 34 “Peer Gynt Suite” comly poser 39 Some corporate jets 36 Naval hoosegow 42 Japan is in it 37 Sicily, to Sicilians 43 Actress Ryan 38 Scratch or dent 46 Prenatal test, for short 39 Shipping department 47 U. of Maryland athlete gizmo 49 Affirmative vote 40 Like tearjerkers 50 Cross between a Boston 41 Made irate terrier or boxer and a beagle 43 Fighter with a cape 53 In one’s stomach 44 Exam that involves read55 French summer ing letters 56 Pub pint filler 45 Rochester brewery or its 57 America’s has 100 seats river 58 Euros replaced them in 48 Jury member Italy 51 Curved macaroni shape 60 Carriage outings 52 A trey beats it 63 Tied, as a game 54 Cartoon genre 64 Continental divide?

57 “Auld Lang __” 65 Jazzman Allison 59 “Star Trek” rank: Abbr.

66 Cincinnati team 61 H.S. equivalency exam 67 Golfer’s “pitching” iron 62 Prank 68 Art Deco icon

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