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Students bring awareness to sexual assault during the month of April.
Columnist O’Brink encourages survivors to speak out against their abusers.
After two weeks on the road, the Panthers returned home and defeated the Bears.
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Welcoming immigrants as citizens CASSIDY NOBLE Staff Writer
Last Wednesday in the Maucker Union ballroom, 89 former immigrants held packets of citizenship papers and American flags, eager to become citizens of the United States. Presiding Chief Magistrate Judge Jon Scoles led the event, the fourth of its kind at UNI. He granted citizenship to people from all over the world — including Vietnam, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Jordan – saying, “our nation is a nation of immigrants.” To become eligible for naturalization, each person had to undergo an extensive background check and pass a test involving understanding the English language, U.S. history and government. The entire process could take nine to 12 months. A few people changed their names to reflect the beginning of a new life in the United States. Following the oath and the Pledge of Allegiance, representatives for Sen.
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Former immigrants from around the world were granted citizenship at UNI’s fourth naturalization ceremony. Prior to the ceremony, each immigrant was required to pass English understanding and U.S. history and government tests and background checks over the course of 9-12 months.
Tom Harkin and Sen. Chuck Grassley gave speeches welcoming the citizens to their new homeland. “Join a family joined
together by patriotic pride,” Valerie Nehl said, speaking in place of Grassley. Several new citizens had tears of joy and pride in their
eyes during a short video segment featuring President Barack Obama. “Contribute to the good of our country and the world
… You can help bring us the next chapter in this Nation’s history,” Obama said. See CITIZENSHIP, page 2
Gibson to resign Earth Week in full bloom AMBER ROUSE
Associate Executive Editor
After serving as UNI’s executive vice president and provost for nearly five years, Gloria Gibson has announced her resignation. According to a press release sent by President William Ruud, Gibson will remain UNI’s provost until June 30, after which an
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interim provost will serve until the vacant position can be filled. “Through teaching, scholarship, creative activity and outreach, Gloria has encouraged our outstanding faculty, staff and students to strive for excellence, ultimately making UNI a better place,” Ruud said in the press release. See GIBSON, page 2
KATIE UPAH Staff Writer
As the grass on campus shifts from brown to green, students once again appreciate the beauty of nature. Earth Day, April 22, aims to maintain this beauty by raising public awareness of environmental issues, according to history.com. Several student organizations are promoting Earth-Day related events
April 21-25 as part of Earth Week. “These events allow for educational, recreational and service oriented opportunities which can enhance a participant’s life in some meaningful way,” said Jennifer Bruss, program and community outreach coordinator at the Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center. On Monday, there will be a plastic bag exchange in
Maucker Union from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Students who bring five plastic bags will receive a free UNI reusable bag. There will also be a free yoga class in the Wellness Recreation Center Room 85 from 5-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-6 p.m. Monday. Yoga mats will be provided and all participants will receive a free water bottle. See EARTH WEEK, page 4
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