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April 2, 2018

@NorthernIowan

Volume 114, Issue 47

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Opinion 3 Campus Life 4 Sports 6 Games 7 Classifieds 8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Women in MIS 2

FB data breach 3

‘Blockers’ review 4

French Fry satirical issue 5-8

Drew and Kristen look to connect with students SARAH HOFMEYER Staff Writer

In a spirited runoff election, the student body elected Drew Stensland, a junior political science and public administration double major, and Kristen Ahart, a junior english education and TESOL double major to be president and vice president of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), respectively. Stensland is from Cedar Falls, and served as student

body president at Cedar Falls High School. Ahart is from Denison, Iowa and was brought to UNI because of the excellence in the music department. The pair met within their first five hours on campus their freshman year during a lively game of spoons in Campbell Hall’s ballroom. “I can honestly say that I have never seen someone throw more elbows in a game of spoons than Kristen Ahart. And that was the first time we met,” Stensland com-

mented. The duo has more in common than a penchant for spoons, too. Both Stensland and Ahart have a history of campus involvement, from the moment they arrived their freshman year. Ahart has been an RA for two years, spending a year in Dancer and a year in the ROTH complex. She has been active in NISG since her freshman year, when she started as a CHAS Senator and also got involved in CATS.

Ahart feels like her involvement on campus has been more than a resume-building mission. “Some of the most important lessons I’ve learned have been outside of the classroom,” Ahart said. “Like how to connect with people on a personal level and show them that you value them.” Stensland has been involved in Campbell Hall Senate, Residence Hall Association and Sigma Phi Epsilon, where he has maintained an active executive

Women’s tennis 10

position in Sigma Phi Epsilon for two years now. Recently, he has gotten involved with the Student Life Team. Stensland explained that being involved has taught him the value of combining productivity and fun. “The Student Life Team has especially taught me that you can get a lot done while having a lot of fun,” Stensland said. “If you can have fun while being productive, that’s the ultimate goal.” Both Ahart and Stensland said they intend to bring these attitudes to their new administration. “I am looking forward to working to change the culture within NISG,” Stensland said. “I am excited to make it more positive and make sure students can get a lot done while enjoying each other’s company.” Both Stensland and Ahart are also eager to start their 280 Tour, where they will meet with every student organization individually. Ahart is excited to hear about issues facing students and student organizations she would not have known about otherwise. Both Ahart and Stensland readily admit to a gap between students and NISG at times, and they hope this tour will create a more open relationship. “I am excited to hear about problems I was unaware of,” Ahart said. See NISG, page 9

Amnesty bill seeks to prevent student deaths SARAH HOFMEYER Staff Writer

A new bill in the Iowa Legislature, Senate File (SF) 415, could change Iowa policy in favor of good Samaritans in precarious situations. Specifically, the bill calls for amnesty for minors in possesion of alcohol in instances where medical attention is needed. Maggie Miller, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Director of Governmental Relations, said the bill was recently passed through the Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously. According to the Committee on Judiciary, SF 415 will provide immunity “from certain alcohol-related criminal offenses and prohib-

its certain disciplinary sanctions for persons who seek or require emergency assistance for alcohol overdoses or protection from certain crimes.” This amnesty already exists on UNI’s campus. According to section 3.02 of the Student Conduct Code, the policy, titled the Good Samaritan Provision, dictates that amnesty is available for students who need medical assistance or aid if there are minor policy violations, like underage drinking, occurring at the time of the incident. Jared Riter, senior public administration major and member of the UNI Legislative Liaison Team, explained that the Good Samaritan Provision is helpful in the university’s lobbying efforts. “When talking about SF

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415, we share information with legislators about the bill

or how UNI’s policy is very similar to the bill,” Riter said.

See AMNESTY, page 2


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