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Opinion 3 Campus Life 4 Sports 6 Games 7 Classifieds 8
INSIDE THIS ISSUE ITC wall collapses 2
Spring break tips 3
Women in Broadcasting exhibit 4
UNI wins one in MVC tournament 6
President Nook meets with African Union CALEB STEKL Staff Writer
President Nook spoke to UNI’s African Union (AU) Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the State College Room of Maucker Union to discuss UNI’s lack of response to President Trump’s comments regarding “s---hole countries.” In January, President Trump allegedly called Haiti and other nations, reportedly including African nations and El Salvador, “s---holes”. Although the story was never officially confirmed — and no apology rendered — various high-ranking American officials did not deny the comment was made. The comment itself was not what most angered members of the AU, however; it was inaction by the university to show solidarity with students from the countries the President reportedly disparaged. “For us not to [hear] anything from the administra-
tion made us feel worse,” said Tulia Mulibinge, president of the AU. “We saw, for other student groups, the administration come out and say, ‘This is not how the university feels.’” Mulibinge is referring to emails previously sent by President Nook to students and staff at UNI addressing actions by the Trump administration. On Jan. 30, 2017 Nook sent a memo to students notifying them of an executive order not allowing persons to enter into the United States from seven countries. On Sep. 6, 2017 Nook informed students of Attorney General Jeff Sessions plan for a six-month phase out of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and that resources were available for impacted students. Nook argued the circumstances of Trump’s comments did not warrant a response. “It was my decision, not
a member of my team. The ones that I have sent out were because of actual policy changes,” Nook said, referring to situations like that of DACA. “The other one […] the executive order, [students] might not be able to get back if they went home.” The meeting, which included Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and Assistant to the President Gwenne Berry, then turned into a discussion about the struggles that students of African descent face on campus. “How am I supposed to feel safe on a campus where students do agree with the president’s [statement]?” Mulibinge asked. “How will the university ensure that these African students feel comfortable on a campus that is so Caucasian?” According to UNI’s Fact Sheet report from 2016, Black/African American undergraduate and graduate students comprise 330 of the
“We’re going to celebrate Bernstein’s 100th birthday with one of my favorite pieces from one of my favorite musicals,” said NISO Conductor Rebecca Burkhardt. “I think it’s the best musical ever written.” The concert, held in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, also included two pieces showcasing the virtuosity of two soloists. Clarinetist and UNI graduate student Sayyod Mirzomurodov was featured in the first movement of Jean Françiax’s “Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra.”
The second piece, John Corigliano’s “Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra” from the film “The Red Violin,” featured violinist Ross Monroe Winter, who is an assistant professor at the UNI School of Music. “I always enjoy seeing a good clarinetist,” said Erin Thomason, a sophomore political science and public administration double-major attending the concert. “The violin solo was also really good.” Wesley Montoya, a junior majoring in instrumental music education, has been
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President Mark Nook meets with the African Student Union on Feb. 27 to talk about comments made by President Trump.
total 11,905 enrolled population of students — 2.8 percent. UNI’s faculty precisely mirrors the ethnic diversity of the student population. Out of 537 faculty members, only 15 identify as Black or African American, which is also 2.8 percent. “When I first came to this university they would ask you to get into groups,
and guess who would be left alone? Me,” Milibinge said. “It’s about body language,” said Gorpu David, the Vice President of AU. “The person might say they want you in your group; the expression on their face tells you they don’t want you in their group.”
with the orchestra for six semesters. He discussed the complexities behind the “Red Violin” piece. “There’s a lot of parts in our pieces where we have an incredible number of divisions,” Montoya said. “Even within the cello sections, none of us were playing the same part. So those were really hard to get in tune, but it’s turned out really well.” Thursday’s performance was a preview of NISO’s upcoming concert tour to Brazil over spring break. Forty-nine UNI orchestra members will be collaborat-
ing with an orchestra from Universidade de Caxias do Sul, performing in various locations in southern Brazil. In addition to pieces by Bernstein and Corgliano, they will be performing the “Star Wars Suite” by John Williams. “We wanted All-American music,” Burkhardt explained. NISO is in their last push of fundraising for their Brazil tour. Due to university budget cuts, students are required to raise more funds than in previous years.
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NISO does ‘West Side Story’ at Spotlight Series SOFIA LEGASPI
Staff Writer
The phrase “orchestra concert” rarely calls to mind the image of an entire ensemble snapping and chanting “mambo!” But that’s just what the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) did at their Spotlight Series concert last Thursday, March 1. The concert featured the “Symphonic Dances” from the musical “West Side Story” composed by Leonard Bernstein, born one century ago this year.
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SKYLER SCHRUM Staff Writer
A brick wall at the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) building collapsed this past Tuesday, Feb. 27. The building, constructed in the 1970s, has been in need of attention and renovation, according to UNI administrators and ITC staff alike. Scott Kettlesen, director of University Relations, explained that the collapsed wall was not a part of the main building. “This [was] a very small piece of a freestanding brick wall,” Kettlesen said. According to the Waterloo - Cedar Falls Courier, classes were not disrupted. “It underscores the need for some physical improvements to the building, built in 1974,” said Lisa Riedle,
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technology department head, in an interview with the Courier. According to the Courier, the university has requested $36.2 million and planned to use this over a three-year period to expand and modernize the ITC. Governor Kim Reynolds recently pushed for budget cuts, recommending that renovation projects at all three Regents Universities not move forward. According to the Courier, some Iowa lawmakers hope they can find at least seed money for the project. “It’s really difficult to meet the needs of the current learning style. So, our infrastructure needs a little work,” Riedle said to the Courier. “I [do not believe] that the wall situation is connected with the request for the money from the state,” Kettlesen said. “That is a
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The wall outside the ITC collapsed, but it is not integral to the building sturcture. Russell Roth, however, commented that some internal walls are buckling in an interview with the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.
much different situation.” Russell Roth, an electronics technician, was made aware Tuesday afternoon of the fallen wall. Roth pointed
out cracks and slight buckles in the building’s interior walls to the Courier. “The money that they are asking for is for a complete
renovation to bring the ITC up to current, future standards,” Kettlesen said. “So, these incidents are not related.”
ty,” said Rose Gamamou, a sophomore communications major, describing her experience on campus. “I don’t know where to go to feel comfortable; you pay the same tuition and we’re [still] getting treated unfairly. Is it because I’m black, but I’m also African, and I’m a woman?” The discussion ended in a conversation between students, President Nook and CDO Berry. Berry, herself a woman of color, stood in solidarity with the students in attendance. “My heart hurts for you because I am watching a battle that should have been won 50 or 60 years ago,” Berry said. “You always have me and you always have our President [Nook].” “Things won’t change tomorrow; we are working on things, but we’re talking about changing cultures,” Nook said. “Rocket science is easy compared to what we’re talking about here. This institution has been at
it for more than 50 years, and we’re not there yet.” A student who wished to remain anonymous ended the night by summing up the feelings toward President Trump that many African students in attendance shared — which they made clear by a chorus of finger snaps, nodding heads and audible expressions of agreement.
“For [Trump] to compare a country that I love so much to a s---hole, that kind of hit hard,” said the student. “Some people work hard their whole lives in these s---hole countries to be able to come here, and we’re not being acknowledged at all. Racism, misogyny, xenophobia, that’s what I see President [Trump] as, and he’s not changing.”
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The University has implemented various initiatives to combat racism in the classroom. Two years ago, Susan Hill, director and professor at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, put on a series of workshops for professors, training them on how to ensure inclusion
of minority students by not allowing students to choose groups, as well as racial sensitivity training. The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) offers listening sessions and attempts to provide a place for persons of color to feel comfortable on campus. However, the AU feels as if this is not enough. “When I visit the CME, I still feel like a minori-
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Students in UNI’s African Union talk with President Nook about perceived inaction from UNI after Trump’s alleged “s---hole countries” comments.
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Health center needs more changes The Student Health Center has made some great changes and additions to better serve our students in the past few years. I applaud their efforts. Great new additions include: 1) The new support groups for anxiety, grief and transition; 2) Wellness Wednesdays cover important, interesting topics and seem
successful and 3) the ability to call after hours and speak to a counselor on call. I love to see these positive changes for the Student Health Center, but I think more can be done to better serve our students. I believe the Student Health Center should add online appointments, provide doctor’s notes, allow easy entrance to support groups, start students with weekly counseling appointments and add more counselors. My first suggestion is to allow students to make online
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Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe offers a few ideas that she says will improve the Health Center, making it more accessible for students.
appointments. Many doctors’ office and student health centers offer this convenient option. College students are very busy during business hours, so it can be difficult to make time for a phone call. The online option would be a quick way to get an appointment. In addition, if a student notices an earache at 10 p.m., they can make an appointment online right away. This is a great service for our students, and I highly encourage the Student Health Center to provide online appointments. My second suggestion is to provide doctor’s notes for students. During the fall semester, I was informed that the practitioners do not give out doctor’s notes. This rule may have changed since then, and I hope it has. However, if this has not changed, that is terrible for students’ academic success. Many professors require doctor’s notes for absences, and students can lose attendance points without doctor’s notes. That means if a student needs
a doctor’s note, they would have to travel off campus and pay insurance fees at another doctor’s office. This is out of reach for students who don’t have insurance. By not providing doctor’s notes, we are inconveniencing our students’ time and money. Writing out doctor’s notes is a quick, easy change that would benefit our students’ grades. In addition, the support groups should have looser entrance requirements. Most public support groups allow people to come and go as they please. The counseling support groups recommend that you call and be screened before attending. For the anxiety support group, many people with anxiety hate making phone calls, and this would be a barrier to attending. We should allow open attendance to the support groups. The next suggestion is to change attitudes towards the length of therapy. I have heard UNI counselors and staff say that counseling is a short-term solution for students, and that is completely
wrong. Some people have therapy for a lifetime, and that is very beneficial to them. I would like to see the Student Health Center treat therapy as a long-term solution, not just the thing to do when times are bad. Lastly, we need to normalize having therapy once a week. When a person starts counseling at the health center, they are expected to do appointments once every two weeks. While this can be beneficial for a lot of people, most therapists want to meet with their new client once a week for a period of time. This is to build a relationship with the client. The counseling center does not have enough counselors to have weekly appointments for new students. We need more counselors in order to normalize the practice of starting with weekly appointments. With these changes, the Student Health Center would be more accessible, convenient and beneficial to our student body.
well rested. • Stay active! Going to be in the car for a long period of time? Stop every couple of hours for a quick 20-minute walk to get your blood flowing and awaken your body. • Aim to stay in a group when making stops outside of your regular travel and be cautious of your surroundings.
obtained if one or both partners are mentally incapacitated, including through the use of drugs or alcohol. • Be an active bystander. Take it upon yourself to intervene if you notice someone who may be in a risky situation, especially when individuals are under the influence of alcohol and/ or other drugs. • Be cautious when tagging your specific locations on Facebook/Instagram, or sharing your location while on Snapchat and adding to a story. • If you choose to drink alcohol and are of legal age, eat a substantial meal before you drink; pace your drinks to one drink per hour; measure your drinks; determine in advance to not exceed a set number of drinks; and avoid shots/drinking games. • Don’t drink from open punch bowls, pitchers or tubs.
Never accept a drink from someone you don’t know or leave your drink unattended. • When using Uber, Lyft or a city taxi, make sure to ride with a group you trust, never ride alone and do not share the ride service with people you do not know. • Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable for any reason, call for help. In case of an emergency, call 911. Spring break is about taking a break from the stress of classes and indulging in a little self-care. It is about planning for your safety before you go and while you are there — having a safety plan, looking out for your friends and staying safe wherever you are. Spring break should be fun and relaxing, but it is also about making safe decisions your future self will thank you for.
How best to stay safe during spring break Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. Are you looking to jet off to somewhere tropical, road trip down south with friends or are just looking to take a break from the stress of classes? Spring break 2018 is upon us, and while many are looking to soak up vitamin D and spend time with friends, it is also crucial to think about your safety while on spring break. If you choose to travel, take the following steps to be sure you are having a relaxing and safe time. Before You Leave: • Make sure all electronics and appliances are unplugged. • Lock your doors and windows, making sure all blinds and curtains are closed. • Choosing to travel by car? Have your car serviced and ask to make sure your car is in working condition to travel a certain distance. • Flying your favorite airline? Make sure all valuables are removed from your car and lock all doors. • If you are traveling abroad, make a spare copy of your passport. • Pack snacks that will help keep you fuller longer and energized, such as: trail mix, fresh fruit, veggies, popcorn and granola bars. • Pack a small cooler with
water to help you stay hydrated. • Make sure that someone you trust knows where you will be and what stops you are making. • Save important phone numbers in your phone and refer to safety.uni.edu for emergency numbers and more information. • If you think you will be engaging in sexual activity while you are away, make sure you think about your personal boundaries and what safety measures you will take. Remember, free condoms and other safer sex supplies are available on-campus in the Student Health Center to take before you go. • Should you also engage in sexual activity, know your sexual status by getting yourself tested before and after spring break. The Student Health Clinic offers free chlamydia and gonorrhea testing. On the Way: • Make sure all your baggage is tagged with your last name and first initial and an identifying object (keychain, ribbon, tape, etc.) so you know that it is yours. • Have your phone fully charged; have a backup portable battery charger or a phone charger for your car. • Take turns driving so you decrease your chance for an accident and everyone can stay
While You’re There: • Have a plan to stay safe in all settings. Think about a possible back-up plan for potentially risky situations and surround yourself with people who have your best interest in mind. • Wear sunscreen of at least an SPF of 30, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; remember you can burn even when it’s cloudy. • Keep an eye on your friends, never travel alone and leave with the group you came with. Don’t leave someone stranded in an unfamiliar or unsafe situation. • Do not mix sex with alcohol and/or other drugs. If you and/or your partner are under the influence of alcohol and drugs, it is difficult to make safe sexual health decisions. Partners are more likely to be careless when using a condom, causing it to break or slip, or they might have sex without using a condom. • Remember, consent to any sexual activity may never be
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UNI Student Wellness Services offers students advice on how best to stay safe during spring break.
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THEATER REVIEW
‘Neighbor’ play features excellent acting SARAH HOFMEYER Staff Writer
Neighbors: they park in the wrong spot, play their music too loudly and have elephant feet. Despite this, do we have an obligation to know and love our neighbors? “Live Thy Neighbor,” written and directed by Milica Njezic, a graduate student in the Communications Studies Department, analyzes these questions. The play explored the act of neighboring, debating the differences in the act in collectivist and individualist cultures — specifically, Bosnia and Serbia compared to the United States. “Live Thy Neighbor” consisted of six scenes, with the whole show lasting a little over an hour. Consequently, scenes were concise, and the audience was never left lethargic. Each scene was different: the first and last scenes featured Njezic and two friends discussing neighboring, including debating checking on their own neighbors after hearing a series of loud thumps. Another scene centered around a married couple who are Bosnian refugees living in Waterloo. Two other scenes featured Njezic’s life growing up, at which point audience members encountered Misho, a particularly bad neighbor. These scenes contained the most bumps. Introducing expletive language and giving historical context is always difficult, and the writing felt forced to give an accurate historical synopsis while
remaining within the characters’ personalities and dialogue. Consequently, parts of the dialogue felt stilted and unnatural. These scenes could have benefitted from the “less is more” idea. There were, however, many unique elements that shined through. In one scene, Njezic and friends visit the aforementioned Bosnian refugees in Waterloo. Njezic asks the couple about their experience coming to the United States with empty pockets and no English proficiency. Instead of answering the question through typical dialogue, the married couple cut to a bit in which they are newscasters for Fox 28 News. They report on the influx of Bosnian refugees and their need for inclusion and assimilation in the community. The bit was quick, seamless and refreshing. In this same scene, the couple talk about life in Bosnia, discussing how neighbors ate, drank, worked, laughed and loved together. Men went to the field and women cooked together while they were out. When the men returned, everyone sang, danced and ate together, creating a deep fellowship. The writing could have felt trite and idealistic here, but Njezic’s creative vision turned the scene on its head. As soon as the couple finished their thought on how they long to sing and dance with their neighbors again, Bosnian music came through the speakers loudly, and all the actors spilled onto the stage to perform a dance in sequence. Men had field tools, women
had whisks and bowls and the song was led by a strong beat — it got the job done. The acting was flawless. Actors who took on Bosnian accents did an excellent job, and those who could not, did not. The writing provided personalities in its own way, but the actors showed a level of immersion and practice with their characters that writing cannot accomplish. Take Misho, played by Cole Fox. Misho is Njezic’s “bad” neighbor: he smokes, drinks, uses foul language and is an a--hole. Fox wholly embodied this character with his raspy voice, heavy eyes and cutting delivery of lines. In another scene, Misho experiences remorse for being a bad neighbor when his neighbors surround him with love after his daughter takes her life. Misho has a brief monologue in which he poetically talks about how his neighbors have given him a shoulder to cry on, and their shoulders are “soaked in [my] shame and regret.” He later apologizes to Njezic for being an awful man when she was growing up. Here, Fox played the part perfectly: he maintained the character that is rough around the edges while giving him vulnerability. He did not change the core of the character to show the emotion the writing demanded. Other actors cannot be forgotten. Eleven excellent performers embraced living, breathing people. Their embodiment of different personalities was exemplary. Each character was unique, as were
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The original play “Live Thy Neighbor” premiered this past weekend at UNI. There were performances March 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Interpreter’s Theatre in Lang Hall.
the actors. Individuals played the roles of lively and goofy friends, somber and troubled neighbors, loving and affectionate couples, and stressed students — all with finesse. As for the more technical aspects, the play would have benefitted from a more seamless transition between scenes. While I understand the need for rearranging, there was a level of clunkiness that made transitions distracting. The writing in “Live Thy Neighbor” proved to be concise and largely well done. The script was full of beautiful one-liners that brought shivers down the spine. At the same time, Njezic’s writing remained upbeat and light, with conversations featuring natural jokes and relevant pop culture references from different time periods. Between scenes, the voice of Njezic or an interviewee came over the speakers to pro-
vide a brief poem to re-center the play for the next scene, which was often a different place and time from the previous scene. These poems were exquisite, and the voice reading them was inviting and captivating. Njezic managed to discuss the importance of being a good neighbor (and person) even when others are not “deserving.” Her writing addressed God’s role in neighboring through the eye of a Serbian or Bosnian, war’s impact on relationships, death (including suicide and grieving), Slavic culture (including cooking and music), politics in the United States and being mindful and present in one’s interactions. All these themes were blended together to create an inspiring play that made me want to knock on my neighbors’ door and say hello… almost.
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“We really appreciate your support financially and in your presence here because without you, we couldn’t do what we do in many many ways,” Burkhardt said, addressing the audience after intermission. “Without an audience to listen to what we’re experiencing up here and sharing with you, it wouldn’t mean anything. We can rehearse all day long, but you make our performance special.”
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Panther Portrait: KIRBY DAVIS Staff Writer
A sea of orange flooded into the Maucker Union this past Saturday when UNI Dance Marathon hosted their seventh annual “Big Event.” All the money raised by UNI Dance Marathon supports the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. Attendees on Saturday were on their feet dancing for a total of 12 hours, trying to raise as much money as they could for their miracle families. There were several activities to keep the dancers active and engaged throughout the day, such as laser tag, the morale dance
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and interacting with the miracle kids and their families. “The feet are a little sore, but I’m ready to go,” said Jessica Alexander, a morale captain for UNI Dance Marathon. “It’s so much fun to know that we have a lot more time to fundraise and know that I think if we work hard, we’ll be able to reach $500,000, which is a big number!” Jessica Alexander, a senior elementary and early childhood education major, has been involved in Dance Marathon her entire four years at UNI and has been a morale captain for the last three years. “I love the fact that I get to be doing something
bigger than myself, with all these people that care so much,” Alexander said. “I have gotten to get my second family through Dance Marathon here. My morale family has changed my experience at UNI. I get to go there any day of the week and just getting to see the kids grow up, it can make me cry! I love it.” Alexander also discussed the impact Dance Marathon can have on both the dancers involved in the organization and the miracle kids and their families. “It’s life changing! Meeting these kids will change your life; it gives you a whole new perspective, and it makes you realize what truly matters,”
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Alexander said. “This is like their birthday and Christmas and their graduation day, all put into one.” UNI Dance Marathon was able to exceed their
goal on Saturday and raise a total of $550,713.07, which means that the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital will be able to fund a new transport team.
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‘Women in the Golden Age of Broadcasting’ BLAIR HINES Staff Writer
Last Friday, March 2, students had an opportunity to witness the opening of the exhibit “Changing the Station: Women in the Golden Age of Radio,” in honor of Women’s History Month. The UNI Museum, located on the bottom floor of Rod Library, hosted the exhibit, which featured a short talk with its curator, Ellie Akers. “Women’s history needs to be heard and I think that this is one way that I am able help that and push that for young girls and help them empower themselves,” Akers said. Akers, a senior anthropology major and head research student assistant at the UNI Museum, spoke about how Nathan Arndt, the museum’s assistant director and chief curator, presented her with the opportunity of curating the exhibit last summer.
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This was when Akers helped Arndt put together the “Right Side Up: The Art and Life of Herb Hake” exhibit, which, according to the UNI Museum’s website, displayed the life of Herb Hake, a local cartoonist, television personality and historian. Akers said she was new to the task of curating an exhibit. She knew her exhibit was supposed to coincide with the Hake project, which she said helped get her out of her comfort zone. According to Akers, Arndt presented the idea of an exhibit based around women’s history and said it needed to be related to radio and radio broadcasting to match the theme established in the Hake project. Akers said she began the process of developing the exhibit by researching the topic. She found there was a significant amount of information on women in the radio realm.
However, while there were many possible areas of focus available, Akers chose to start with the origins of the mediim and said that it was an excellent way to get people interested in the topic. Furthermore, Akers said she was interested in what influenced American culture to be the way it is today. The specific subject of women and broadcasting helped her learn more about gender issues and how media is integrated in today’s culture. “Before we had radio, before we had TV or social media — how did these people’s stories get heard?” Akers said. “There’s books about masses of people that accomplished things, and women weren’t talked about.” Akers said she convinced Arndt that it would be beneficial for the exhibit opening to be held in March to complement Women’s History Month. She said it would be a great way to talk about women’s history at UNI in
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The exhibit “Changing the Station: Women in the Golden Age of Broadcasting” opened in the UNI Museum on March 2.
terms of radio production and radio broadcasting. “There is something about it that just seems so empowering — as a female myself — that this is something that needs to be heard and is important enough that I wanted to make an exhibit about it,” Akers said. The opening of the exhibit featured more information on women in broadcasting dating back to 1902. Akers also mentioned the Homemakers,
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a group of women who would talk into a transmitter about anything that came to mind. According to Akers, there were other groups of people who made women politically active. People can view the “Women in the Golden Age of Radio” exhibit now until August at the UNI Museum. The “Herb Hake” exhibit will be available to view until the end of July.
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BASKETBALL
UNI wins one in MVC tournament DYLAN PADY
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The men’s basketball team earned three consecutive victories over Valparaiso, Missouri State and Evansville to conclude the regular season. UNI has played Evansville twice prior to this game, with each team winning one game, but the Panthers won the third game handily, defeating the Aces 60-50 in their first round of the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament. Wyatt Lohaus led the team with 15 points. Meanwhile, Hunter Rhodes had 14 points, four assists and six rebounds, and Klint Carlson continued to showcase his rebounding skills with 10 boards, nine points and two assists. The Panthers’ offense got things going early on in the contest, but the first half
proved to be a competitive one, with both teams going on occasional runs. By halftime, however, UNI was ahead 10 points, and the second half consisted of the Panthers’ defending their sizable lead. UNI, shooting 12-16 from the free throw, also had 20 points come from the bench, as well as 18 from inside. There was really no stopping this offense, as their ability to draw the foul this season has proven to be an invaluable asset to their offensive strategy. The second game of the tournament was a nail biter against Loyola. The Panthers fell just short after a final score of 54-50. UNI put together a quick drive towards the end of the contest, but with little time they had to battle the buzzer too. Bennett Koch had four rebounds and 20 points,
Lohaus had 10 points and two assists and Rhodes scored nine points and grabbed three rebounds. UNI shot 9-22 in the first half, as the Panthers simply struggled to find the bottom of the net. They scored 24 points inside, but Loyola wasn’t fouling as frequently as Evansville. The Panthers made six of their seven free throws. Loyola was shooting roughly the same percentage as UNI, but was also taking noticeably more shots just to see what would go in. Besides this aspect of the game, both teams were pretty similar in comparison. As of press time, besting UNI, the Ramblers went on to defeat Bradley (62-54) and are preparing to play Illinois State for the Championship. Illinois State came into the MVC Tournament defeating Indiana State (77-70) and just
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UNI won one game before losing their second in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament this past weekend. Klint Carlson (2) scored nine points in the first game.
recently defeated Southern Illinois in overtime (76-68) The Panthers finished strong and found themselves
with a 16-16 record. They won 7-11 games within the MVC and went 12-4 at home, opposed to 1-9 on the road.
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Overwatch hero changes seen as improvement JACOB MADDEN News Editor
Overwatch has continued to capture the attention of players and spectators as Stage 2 of Overwatch League (OWL) play continues. While some have taken issue with how Blizzard has handled hero changes over time, as some gamers are wont to do, the changes have remained a positive force in the meta game and for the health of the game as a whole. When looking at the Overwatch meta, the tanks have always been the focal point, and Blizzard really has kept them in a good spot overall. Triple and Quad tank comps are viable, but not broken. D.Va saw a change to really set her apart from the barrier tanks and give her a place in dive comps. Despite streamers like ChipSa complaining about D.Va’s place in the meta, she really hasn’t taken over the meta. Death ball comps have continued to see success in matchmaking
with the addition of Moira, as well. One could talk endlessly about the various comps that are possible and successful. This is indicative of the fact that Blizzard is a present and active force in maintaining the meta. This is critical to the health of the game. For example, look at Magic the Gathering. Wizards of the Coast didn’t take an active role in shaping the health of the meta until Ravnica: City of Guilds, at which point the game turned around in tournament participation, sales and buyer trust in the value of their cards. Blizzard has found success in implementing the same philosophy to the Overwatch meta. The first change that drastically shook up the meta was the addition of Valkyrie to Mercy’s kit as opposed to her Resurrect ultimate. Mercy mains can argue all they want, but when a hero is the only viable option in their role, the meta is stale. After some reworking, the much-maligned changes to Mercy have
been a force for good in the matchmaking and OWL metas alike, with heroes like Lucio, Ana and Moira seeing more play time, and creating space for new support designs. Despite the positivity of these changes overall, one could contend that Mercy’s kit is inherently flawed in matchmaking. As several streamers have pointed out, one can heal a minor error, but one cannot out-heal stupidity. However, one can resurrect stupid, giving Mercy the ability to undo the play of a poor-performing teammate. Now, put that ability in the context of a team working at full capacity; the ability undoes the hard work a solid player thinking strategically. Because resurrect allows for both of these situations, it is inherently flawed. The ability is cool and isn’t broken, but until there is another hero with a resurrect ability or similar, Mercy will be the mainstay of support in Overwatch, with all the utility she needs to remain relevant. Beyond the Mercy changes and how they have impacted the game, it is worthwhile to think about the most recent changes and how they play into a philosophy of active participation from Blizzard. The Sombra changes are interesting and are generally good. Her damage is now on par with other DPS, and that matters. Previously, Sombra was an ult machine, built to be utility with hack and EMP;
now, Sombra has far more diversity in choices to be made, which increases her skill ceiling without raising her skill floor, which is always a good thing because it encourages investment in a hero and their kit. The other changes released in the most recent patch were all good quality of life changes. PUBLIC DOMAIN Giving consisten- News editor Jacob Madden provides his take on cy to Reinhardt’s recent hero changes made to Overwatch. charge and improvcould see play with Brigitte ing Mei’s efficiency will keep supplementing the so-called them as viable heroes as new “pirate ship strategy” by covheroes with increasingly com- ering the back line from the plex kits are released. On the recently buffed Sombra who subject of new heroes, Brigitte hard-counters Bastion with was recently announced. her faster hack. Brigitte is the pinnacle of All of these improvethis philosophy of participa- ments, especially the small tion that is so critical to the changes like those of Mei health of a game. Brigitte was and Reinhardt, are positive called for by the communi- and indicate that Blizzard is ty after the Reinhardt cine- listening and wants to push matic, and Blizzard answered the meta of Overwatch into with a character who expands interesting and new places, design space, fills a utility role, allowing for old heroes with encourages death ball comps simple kits to keep up with the that have fallen out of favor to Brigittes of the world. some degree and allows for a Overwatch matchmaking new comp to born: triple sup- is in a decent place from a port. game-design perspective, and It is plausible now for with the release of Brigitte, Lucio, Moira, Brigitte, Zarya, it is a possibility that we will Reinhardt and Roadhog see that continued positivito possibly see some suc- ty and innovation spill over cess as a comp, especially on into OWL, which makes for a 2CP. On payload and hybrid great viewing and participatomaps: Lucio, Ana, Brigitte, ry experience for the game of Reinhardt, Orisa and Bastion Overwatch.
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