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Opinion columnist Bailey Klinkhammer writes on cultivating a culture of misogyny.
Check out the furry friends of UNI students.
Softball wins tenth consecutive game against Drake.
Digital Collective A tribute to to host Tech Talk Baker Hall KARLA DE BRUIN Managing Editor
The UNI Digital Collective is putting on their Year-End Tech Slam For the next three weeks. They have invited three speakers: Steve Jennings and UNI alums Zach Everman and Mike Pasley. Each event is in-person in ITT 029 or on Zoom. Dana Potter, Assistant Professor within the Communication and Media department says, “All of these speakers are from Iowa or have a vested interest in Iowa students who will one day work
in the fields of web development, design, animation, mobile applications, digital media and related industries. Even just attending is a point of connection, because later when a student goes to interview for a job at that business they could say, ‘hey I saw so-and-so give a talk at UNI and I really like what they said about (a topic).’ Getting a job is about skills but also about connection, which starts with events like this that bridge the university and the wider job-market community.” Many of the speakers are located in Iowa. Jennings, who
will be speaking April 19 at 6 p.m., is the co-founder of Grasshorse Animation Studio. He’s received 50+ awards for his direction and contributed to animating many shows including: Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars: Clone Wars and Johnny Test. Jennings opened Grasshorse in 2002 as an animation studio in Atwater, Calif., then relocated to Iowa. He creates opportunities for Midwest artists to produce locally in his role as Director. He also teaches at Southeastern Community College.
UNI alum Jim Sanders pays tribute to JIM SANDERS Baker Hall Guest Writer
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Baker Hall, pictured above, was built in 1936 and was demolished on March 28, 2014.
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Steve Jennings, pictured above, is the co-founder of Grasshorse Animation Studio.
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UNI alum Zach Everman, pictured above, started Pixel Labs with his wife.
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UNI alum Mike Pasley co-founded a stop-motion studio called Digital Twigs in LA.
Students research food waste on campus TANNER RICHARDS Staff Writer
With Earth Day coming up on April 22, a group of students from the Think Tank presidential scholar project have spent this year researching food waste on campus and finding new ways for students to help reduce food waste. On Thursday, April 21, they will be showing a documentary called “Wasted” to educate the community on the importance of looking at people’s own actions and knowing how they influence the food waste UNI produces. Mallory Schmitz, one of the students working on the project tells NI, “As part of the presidential scholars program, our
UNI alum Jim Sanders, class of 1971, contacted the Northern Iowan and asked us to publish one of his poems. A beautiful poem tributed to a building now lost to campus, he wrote this message in regards to his poem below: “Don’t ask me why, but one morning I awoke and realized that I must put something down on paper about the place, as I lived there for two academic years--196769--and it made an indelible impression. Buildings can exert this kind of force on people. If you wish to run it in your paper, I’m sure there will be at least a few who will fondly remember the place, and there really ought to be a memorial to Baker Hall, written by a resident, as we knew it from the inside out.”
Baker Hall elegy Art Deco f lourishes And institutional tile Spiral staircases And solid brick walls Built-in desks, closets, too Sinks in the corner, with CATHERINE CROW/Northern Iowan UNI students have worked to research food waste on campus for their mirrors above presidential scholar project. Radiators clank, clanking Scholars to sleep class has spent the school year learning projects.” developing different service See FOOD WASTE, page 2 In bunk beds positioned
On hardwood f loors Head Residents walking The halls, eyes peeled While columns of students Snake toward the Commons Eager for dinner And coeds to woo. At night after classes And on into morning Crowded sessions convene In rooms full of questions Is there a God? Why is there evil? Can humans survive In a nuclear age? Nothing resolves and with Argument exhausted The session winds down As the sun comes up Off to class red-eyed and groggy To doze through lectures And nap at noon. Housing generations Preparing their futures The dormitory provided Decades of service Unsung and stately Yet without advocates willing To stay the force Of a modernizing campus A wrecking ball’s arc Reduced Baker to dust.
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Schmitz continued. “Our whole class split into four different groups, and our group decided to tackle some sort of environmental issue.” Schmitz also commended the work of her group members. “Last semester, my incredible group members Lauren, Nola, Kelly and Abby, and I spent a lot of time learning about food waste on campus and brainstorming different solutions. In the end, we decided to take an educational approach and emphasize the effects each individual community member has on food waste, and then how that food waste makes an impact on our community.” Schmitz encouraged the campus community to check
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out their work. “I think students should come to the event to become more aware of their effects on the environment and learn about the power they individually can take to control their own food waste. Also the documentary “Wasted” provides a really unique and well-rounded perspective on global food waste narrated by Anthony Bourdain. It’s a really interesting watch.” “We hope to educate the UNI community on food waste so they become more aware of their own actions. I think that one of the first steps in solving a problem is educating people on the problem, so we hope we can start some discussions on campus and hopefully eventually get UNI to the point where it is a zero-waste campus.”
Then on April 26, UNI Alumni Mike Pasley will be speaking at 7 p.m. Pasley graduated in 2003 after studying photography. He co-founded a stop-animation studio called Digital Twigs in Los Angeles. He uses miniature sets to create stop motion productions. He’s worked with many well-known companies including, Nickelodeon, Disney, Cartoon Network and many more. Ben Neessen, Digital Collective President, says, “Having accomplished alumni like Mike speak with students is important because we hear firsthand about the different paths alumni took in their professional career. Enlightening stories, beneficial practices and things they wished they would’ve done differently are all insightful for students to hear from someone who was in their shoes.” The last speaker on May 3 is UNI Alumni Zach Everman, and will be speaking at 6 p.m. Everman graduated from the Digital Media program and started Pixel Labs with his wife. They design camera devices for camera movement. They also help brands navigate marketing. Neesen says, “Our featured speakers all help put Iowa on the map in the digital workspace. Steve at Grasshorse produces high end quality content for mainstream media with Iowan graduates right here in state. Mike produces fabulous content for large internet personalities, finding success in Los Angeles as a UNI CHAS alum. Zach is creating video, audio, and web content for regional businesses, crafting professional marketing content right here in Cedar Falls.” Everyone is welcome to attend all the speakers. It’s a great way for all students to see what different paths you can take after graduation. Each event has a different zoom link. For more information email Ben Neessen at neessbaa@uni.edu
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Cultivating a culture of misogyny
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In a report from the Pew Research Center, 50% of women in STEM experienced gender discrimination at work.
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Opinion Columnist
Women have been facing misogyny since they were young, being told that they can’t do something because they’re a girl, being told to sit like a lady, being discouraged from having passions in STEM because “that’s for boys.” This sexism doesn’t vanish the minute women turn 18 and become legal adults. In fact, some could argue the sexism women face gets worse once they hit their teenage years and transition into adulthood. College aged women face the brunt of it. From the essence of “alpha male” activity being at all time highs, to sexual assualt and harrassment still rampant on college campuses, women who are college students face hurdles that they must overcome to reach their goals of receiving their degree – hurdles their male counterparts don’t face. While progress has been made in making sure that women on campus receive equity to their male peers, there is still an extent to what UNI can do to expunge misogyny from campus itself. UNI may be doing itsit’s best to help discontinue the perpetuity of sexist standards, the university still cannot control what their male students and staff do, say, or inflict onto others. Emma Pellegrino, junior biology and biochemistry major weighed in on the issue, sharing her own tribulations with misogny, “In my experience as a woman at UNI, misogyny is deeply rooted in higher education, especially when it comes
to STEM. My first year at UNI, many of my professors and classmates incorrectly assumed that I was going into nursing – I was taking the introductory science courses that every first-year has to complete, and had never shown an interest in healthcare.” Within her own field, Pellegrino receives remarks from students and professors that are uncalled for and uncomfortable. “Female friends have been subject to sexual jokes from male classmates while in lab. We’ve been harassed while studying as a group by male classmates, and questioned on our abilities as ‘women is this class’ – not to mention the fact that in all of my years at UNI, I have only had one female science professor… These are just a few of the examples that have made me question whether I want to pursue a degree in STEM.” UNI can do everything it can to create an environment of equity, but unless men receive the proper education and consequences for perpetuating misogynistic standards, a culture of sexism will still thrive, not just at UNI, but at every college campus. On Monday, All-Sorority speaker Alan Heisterkamp spoke to the women of sorority life at UNI, gathering them into groups to discuss sexual harassment, their experiences and how we can prevent sexual assualt on campus. He also displayed a graphic, which described a pyramid of sexual violence. The graphic explained how jokes, in the context of sexual violence, regardless of intentions, aren’t just jokes.
They contribute to the pyramid of sexual violence, and normalize sexism to a disturbing level. Pellegrino described the sexist jokes made towards her and her friends, those contributions to the culture of misogyny make its harder for women to achieve academically, as they create an atmosphere of sexism – saying “women cannot succeed.” “This fall, I am planning to apply for doctoral programs in molecular toxicology.” Pellegrino elaborated, “My current mentor told me that many of his colleagues, meaning professors who conduct research but do not have tenure, will refuse to take on female graduate students due to the possibility that she may get pregnant and need maternity leave during the project.” The so-called “jokes” that Pellegrino’s male counterparts make in her field contribute to this issue, making it harder for women like Pellegrino to achieve higher education in male-dominated fields. Women first started attending college in 1831, with the first two women at tending Mississippi College. Shortly thereafter, in 1836, the first all-female college, Wesleyan, opened its doors. Almost 200 years since the first women attended college, women in America today still struggle to be able to break the boundaries set against them in higher education. Through this continued pushback against women, Abigail Saathoff, junior strategic public relations major has an optimistc outlook on the progress women can make.
“I think the culture of misogyny not only at UNI but in the world makes it difficult for women to go toward their goals in a variety of ways. People may not offer up resources or support, they may find people who disagree with them or try to derail their success. It’s difficult to be a woman in this world, but not impossible, and if we as women continue to move forward and ignore the noise, we can change the culture.” Even though some men perpetuate a culture of misogyny on campus, women can still make room for themselves. As Alice Robinson and Cathrine Hall, the first two women to receive degrees show us, when women make the conscious choice to take up space, progress is made. Saathoff continued her positive outlook on the future, “I think women at UNI can fight against this culture by continuing to make themselves welcome in those areas where they’ve been told they don’t belong. Major in what you want to, regardless of the gender that dominates the field, and do what you want to do. As well as, don’t accept the words and commentary of others as law; if someone thinks you don’t belong or aren’t worthy, prove them wrong.” If the men that perpetuate the culture of misogyny on college campuses won’t make room for women, then women on college campuses will have to do it themselves. But, it isn’t just a standard to break throughbreakthrough alone. Women are strong alone, but they are stronger together. When women help empower each
other, women can make impressive breakthroughs. Pellegrino supported this idea, “I have found an amazing, endlessly supportive community of women through UNI sorority life – they empower and uplift each other in ways that are lacking in male-dominated fields.” Although a culture of misogyny damages women’s success, when women push each other to achieve higher and support each other, we can slowly flood the culture of misogyny on college campuses with a culture of positivity and upliftment. “I have primarily seen women be uplifted despite this through their campus involvement; specifically in female-only (or female-oriented) student organizations. When women find other women who are in similar areas and are struggling with the same issues, they are suddenly no longer alone and have someone to lean on. As well as women continuing to move forward regardless of the words from others and do what they love,” Saathoff commented. While a culture of misogyny runs rampant on college campuses like UNI, perpetuated by male students, staff and faculty alike, women can and will continue to achieve higher. It isn’t fair that women have to put in more work to achieve the same as their male peers, with the comfort of the support and empowerment of the women around us, the work it takes begins to feel lessened. Being stronger together benefits every woman involved, and it begins to extinguish the culture of misogyny that works against women everyday.
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According to a report from ‘STEM Women,’ 36% of women in 2018 earned stem degrees.
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Meet: Gus Owner: Skylar What do you love about Gus? “I love Gus because he is so friendly, cuddly, affectionate and protective. It breaks his heart when people ignore him and don’t pet him on our daily walks around campus.”
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Meet: Indy Owner: Karla What do you love about Indy? “He gives nose kisses and he is very chunky.”
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Meet: Missy Owner: Trevor What do you love about Missy? “I love her because she is a chunk and wants to fall asleep next to you.”
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Today's Horoscope April 21, 2022
Today’s Birthday (04/20/22). Professional growth marks this year. Your disciplined efforts pay extra dividends. Springtime blossoms into personal epiphanies that lead to a summer shift with a partnership. Romance and collaboration flower next autumn, inspiring you to make personal changes next winter. Share gratitude and honors with supporters.
important connection. Taurus (April 20-May 20) –Today is an 8. Widen the scope of your investigation. Expand terrain. Dig into a fascinating subject. Learn through your own experience or that of another. Explore.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) – Today is a 9. Provide resources to a collaborative venture. Advance shared To get the advantage, check goals and plans. Take advanthe day’s rating: 10 is the tage of financially favorable easiest day, 0 the most chal- conditions. Contribute your lenging. potatoes to the pot. Aries (March 21-April 19) – Today is a 9. Listen to your professional intuition. The facts you need can be found. Let someone teach you a new trick. Make an
Cancer (June 21-July 22) –Today is a 9. Give support and be supported. Share and connect with your partner. Listen and learn. Follow instructions, intuition and
unspoken clues. The attraction is mutual. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – Today is an 8. Take your physical performance to the next level. Healthy practices, delectable meals and rest are foundational elements. Connect with nature for soul food Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Today is a 9. Romantic possibilities abound. Beauty inspires you. Get creative to express what’s in your heart. Practice your arts and talents. Weave your magic spell. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Today is an 8. Fill your home with love. Clean rooms and spaces. Add details like flowers, deli-
cious flavors and fragrances. Share treats with family and pets. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) –Today is an 8. Possibilities arise in conversation. Solve a puzzle by working together. Get creative to deliver a powerful message. Write, edit and connect. Engage and share. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – Today is a 9. A push now can get especially profitable. Listen to intuition and common sense. Money saved is money earned. Simplify. Extra preparation pays off. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Today is an 8. Take charge for excellent results. Small victories build con-
fidence that contributes to larger ones. Advance personal projects with love. Inspiration animates your actions. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Today is a 7. Get into a peaceful groove. Good music inspires private productivity. Consider where you’ve been and what’s ahead. Adjust plans and preparations. Recharge with nature. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – Today is a 9. Friends spice things up. Share support, consolation and laughter. Teamwork makes everything easier. Connect with your community, tribe or team. Together, you’re formidable.
Panther portrait : Tropical celebration
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On Monday, April 18, Mark Nook declared it to be Tropical Celebration day or TC day. In honor of this day, free smoothies were given out at Maucker Union, and students and staff were able to take fun tropical photos with Mark Nook.
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Panthers stay hot, take both games in doubleheader against Drake HUNTER FRIESEN Sports Writer
The UNI softball team has been on a roll these past few weeks as they’ve won each of their previous eight games, outscoring their opponents 52-11. With those red hot bats and steely gloves, the Panthers welcomed in-state rival Drake for a doubleheader on Tuesday. And in their first meeting of the season, the Purple & Gold stole both games from the Bulldogs, extending their winning streak to double-digits. The first game took place in the early afternoon. Initially scheduled to start at 4 p.m., the games were moved up two hours earlier due to a threat of rain. Despite their stingy defense over the past few weeks, UNI fell behind early on as Drake was able to put up two runs in the top of the first inning. Those runs came from a combination of an error and a wild throw by starting pitcher Kailyn Packard. The team wouldn’t waste much time getting out of their slump. Two Panthers were able to get on base in quick succession through a single and a walk. Another player got walked, loading the bases for junior third baseman Brooke Snider, who had two hits out of three at-bats in the previous game against Valparaiso. That extra bit of confidence gave Snider the edge over Drake pitcher Paige Bedsworth. On the first pitch of the at-bat,
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UNI softball kept rolling with a doubleheader sweep of Drake on Tuesday. They have now won 10 consecutive games and currently stand in first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 14-1 record in league play.
Snider sent the ball deep over the wall in left-center, notching her first career grand slam and giving the Panthers a 4-2 lead. Mya Dodge would score another run on a fielder’s error to close out the inning with a 5-2 UNI lead. That great offensive showing became infectious on the defensive end, as the team pulled a double play in
the next inning. They also kept the bats swinging in the third inning, scoring another four runs. Snider got her second hit of the day, batting in another run on a double to right field. UNI would put away the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. Dodge hit a triple to score pinch runner Hannah Isley, giving the Panthers the 10-2 advantage needed to seal
the deal. Packard’s complete game resulted in allowing only four hits and striking out seven. The Bulldogs found their groove in the second game of the afternoon. They again struck first, this time in the top of the second inning with a solo home run against the Panthers’ Samantha Heyer. Unfazed by the mistake, Heyer would strike out the
next two batters. That set up UNI to take the lead back with Daryn Lamprecht hitting a home run with a runner on base. Just as it happened in the second inning, Drake was able to get another run on the board before Heyer shut them down again. After hitting the walk-off hit in the previous game, Dodge would get a tworun home run in the bottom of the fourth, keeping the Panthers’ lead to three runs. Heyer wouldn’t give up a run the next inning despite multiple Bulldogs getting in scoring position. Lamprecht would get her second home run of the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. Even with their fiverun advantage, the Panthers couldn’t sit comfortably as Heyer gave up a few walks to load the bases. Packard would come in to stop the bleeding. Drake would score three runs before being stopped by two quick strikeouts. UNI would get their second win of the day 7-4. The Purple & Gold will get to stay home for the next week as they host Illinois State University. The Redbirds have had a sporadic season with multiple winning and losing streaks, which includes their win over UNI at home on March 11. The two teams will get to play each other three times this weekend, with a doubleheader on Saturday and the final game on Sunday.
WOMEN’S GOLF
UNI women finish ninth at MVC championships CADEN SHEA
Sports Writer
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The UNI women’s golf team finished in ninth place at the conference championships, which took place from Sunday through Tuesday.
The Missouri Valley Conference’s best golfers met at the Greenbriar Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. this week to compete in the MVC tournament to close out their 2022 season. The UNI team had placed second at the last three editions of this tournament and were looking for an opportunity to finally possess the coveted championship. UNI also placed fourth in the conference’s preseason poll and wanted to exceed expectations.
Senior Hannah Bermel had an exceptional tournament for the Panthers. She led the competition on the first day with a 73 and went into the third day in second place with a score of 76 on the second day. Bermel shot a score of 83 on the final day of the tournament to tie for 12th place overall and a score of 232 (or +19). Bermel was awarded her fourth First Team MVC all-conference honors, making her the first female golfer in school history to achieve this feat. UNI’s Allison Nuss finished the tournament in a
tie for 21st place. She shot a 79 on the first day followed by 80s on the next two days to give her an overall score of 239(or +26). Fellow UNI golfers Madison Humke finished with a 239, Anna Jensen scored a 256 and Lily Bredemeier scored a 260. These final scores gave them places 42, 43 and 44 respectively. This gave the UNI women’s golf team a total team score of 970 or +118. This Panthers team finished the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in ninth place with a solid performance from the golfers.
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Special season for UNI softball: a recap so far DAVID WARRINGTON
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The UNI softball program is having a very special season. Just one year removed from making the NCAA Tournament with an at-large bid for the first time, they have proven to be even better this year. With a record of 23-11, they are a full 12 games above .500, and they have a nearly-perfect record of 14-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play, putting them comfortably in first place. Winners of 10 in a row following their home doubleheader sweep against Drake, several things have gone right to make this such a special season for the Panthers. Two key players for UNI have been a pair of freshmen. Both Mya Dodge and Kylee Sanders, just a year removed from playing high school softball, have been critical pieces for this Panther team. Dodge, the starting designated player who also spends some time in the outfield, bats in the leadoff spot, and she leads the team with a .377 batting average. This is also the sixth-best in the conference. She also has hit 12 home runs, tied for the most on the team as well as the conference. Sanders, the starting shortstop, has also had
a special freshman season. Her .326 batting average is second-highest on the team, and she is also tied for the teamlead in doubles with eight. The powerful bat of Emmy Wells, UNI’s sophomore catcher, has also been critical. Wells has 12 home runs, tied atop the team and conference with Dodge, and has come on very strong recently. On April 3, Wells hit a walk-off home run in the eighth inning to defeat Missouri State 1-0. Ever since this critical home run, Wells has been unstoppable. Her batting average, previously just slightly above .200, has ballooned to .289, and she also leads the team with 27 RBIs. Wells is also critical behind the plate, providing leadership and helping lead UNI’s talented pitchers throughout the season. Speaking of pitchers, they are another reason why UNI has been so successful. The dynamic duo of Kailyn Packard and Samantha Heyer have been fantastic. Their earned-run averages (ERAs) of 1.55 and 1.86, respectively, are the best and second-best in the entire conference. In fact, there is only one other player with an ERA below two in the MVC. Packard has been UNI’s ace, starting 19 games with a record of 14-4,
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Following last season’s NCAA tournament at-large birth, the UNI softball team has been playing exceptionally well so far throughout the 2022 season. They will look to get back to the big stage this season.
all 14 of those wins complete-game outings. Heyer, on the other hand, has done more of her work in relief, closing out games that were started by other pitchers. Both are critical to UNI’s success, and both are having huge seasons. One thing that makes this season so impressive is the youth in UNI’s starting lineup. As mentioned previous-
ly, Dodge and Sanders are freshmen. The other starters consist of five sophomores, three juniors, and zero seniors. Because of this, barring any injuries or transfers, this entire group should be back for next season. Right now is a very exciting time to be a UNI softball fan. Whether you love softball or are just getting famil-
iar with it, take the time to get to the Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex to see this group compete. They will have a three-game home series against Illinois State this weekend, April 23 and 24, as well as another home series against Indiana State on April 30 and May 1. Their home finale will be Wednesday, May 4, hosting in-state rival Iowa.
WORLD CUP
FIFA World Cup preview: the tournament heads to Qatar DREW HILL
Sports Writer
The FIFA World Cup, arguably the biggest sporting event in the world, has set its groups for the tournament. The tournament does not begin until Nov. 21 and it will run through Dec. 18. Despite normally being held in the summer, it will take place in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar, and due to extreme heat in the desert climate it will be held during more mild weather. 32 teams will participate in the 2022 World Cup. The way the tournament is structured is by first dividing the teams into eight groups of four listed from A-H. Each team will play the other three teams in its group once, and the top two teams from each division will advance to a single-elimination bracket of 16 teams. Only 29 of the teams have actually qualified. Due to various delays, there are still five games in June to decide the final three spots. Australia will play the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the winner will face Peru in an intercontinental playoff. New
Zealand will face Costa Rica in another intercontinental playoff. Finally, the last team from Europe will come from a game between Wales and the winner of Scotland and Ukraine. For the drawing, the teams were seeded into four pots to draw from. The host, Qatar, and the seven top-ranked teams in the world to qualify were in Pot 1, the next eight in Pot 2 and so on for Pots 3 and 4, with the unspecified teams placed in Pot 4. As the host, Qatar automatically qualified and received the oneseed in Group A, despite only being ranked 51 in the world. Naturally, Group A was the most enviable position due to having the lowest ranked oneseed, and the teams joining Qatar were the Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal. Group B features England, the United States, Iran and the winner of the last European qualifier. If unable to get into Group A, then Group B was a good consolation prize, because the two teams to advance out of Group B each face a team from Group A. England was fourth in the
2018 World Cup and cruised through its European qualifiers and is the favorite to come out of this group. The United States returns to the World Cup after missing the 2018 edition and finished in third in their qualifiers, but were ranked in Pot 2. Iran dominated its Asian qualifiers and will be a sneaky sleeper team. Group C has Argentina, Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia. Mexico was ranked ahead of the United States and was one of three teams from the North and Central American qualifiers in the 2018 World Cup, being joined by Costa Rica and Panama. The favorite will be Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi in what could be his final World Cup, but Poland and Mexico are also dangerous. Group D features reigning 2018 champions France, Denmark, Tunisia and the winner of the playoff between Peru and the last team out of the Asia qualifiers. Group E gets Spain, Germany, Japan and the winner of the playoff between New Zealand and Costa Rica.
Germany and Spain are two of the eight teams that have won World Cups and will enter as the favorites. Group F features the third of the North American teams currently in. Canada, despite finishing as the best team in the North American qualifiers, ahead of Mexico and the U.S., which both received Pot 2 rankings, was seeded in Pot 4 and drawn in with 2018 third-place Belgium, 2018 runner-up Croatia and Morocco. This looks like one of the most stacked groups, with Belgium and Croatia as the favorites. Group G has Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon. Brazil has never missed the World Cup and has only lost in the group stage once. They will be the group favorite, and as the number one-ranked team in the world, they will be a championship favorite as well. The final group features Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea, with Portugal entering as the favorite, led by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The World Cup has had eight different nations win
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The 2022 edition of the World Cup will be held in Qatar. Team USA will be participating for the first time since 2014, after missing the tournament in 2018.
championships. All of these teams have been either from South America or Europe. Could this be the year a different continent wins a title? Will there be a firsttime champion, or will a classic contender add to their resume? Who will be the underdog who makes a run? These questions and more will be answered in November and December.
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