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Immigrants become citizens in Maucker SOFIA LEGASPI
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UNI was the site where 120 people became U.S. citizens on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. Over 600 people, including friends, family, officials and spectators, packed the Maucker Union ballroom for the oath-taking ceremony. The newly naturalized citizens ranged from ages 20 to 87, representing 43 different countries and six continents. “This is by far the biggest number of people that we’ve had naturalized, and I’m sure by far this is our biggest crowd,” said Mark Grey, professor of anthropology and the chief organizer for the event. The afternoon began with greetings from Grey and a welcome by Brenda Bass, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. After the opening of court by Deputy Clerk Paul Coberly and another greeting by U.S. District Court Judge C.J. Williams, Julia Cameron Grey led the room
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in the national anthem. This was followed by a roll call of the new citizens, the oath-taking and the Pledge of Allegiance. The new citizens then watched video messages from Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst as well as President Donald Trump, followed by final remarks and the clos-
ing of court by Williams. After the ceremony, many new citizens waved miniature American f lags as they posed for photos and enjoyed refreshments that included cake decorated in red, white and blue. One new citizen was Christopher Hteh, accompanied by his wife and two
Harri Proudfoot and Caro Valentina went unfinished with the Panthers falling 4-6. The next day, the purple and gold made the hour drive north to Normal, Ill., to take on the Illinois State Redbirds in conference play. The women of UNI had another rough outing, winning only one match on the day. In singles play, Toledo was the only competitor for the Panthers who was able to win a singles match, as she took down the two spot, 7-6
and 6-4. In doubles play, the team of Lynch and Toledo fell 6-2 in the one spot, team two of Proudfoot and Caro and team three of Phillips and Fain fell with a score of 6-4. The Panthers finished out their regular season schedule on April 21 at Bradley University before making the trip back home for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament that will be hosted by UNI in on Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28.
daughters. Hteh immigrated to the United States from Thailand in 2011, although he was born in Burma. He first lived in South Dakota, then moved to Iowa in 2013. “I’m so happy,” Hteh said after the ceremony. “It’s just exciting, you know. Overwhelming,” said a smiling Elenita
Tunque, another new citizen who immigrated from the Philippines to Iowa in February 2009. Every year, over one million U.S. immigrants receive green cards granting them lawful permanent resident status, according to the “2017 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics” compiled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. About 5,000 of those permanent residents end up in Iowa each year, and half of that number takes the next step into naturalization. To become eligible for naturalization, immigrants must meet various requirements regarding their length of residence in the United States, the status of their immediate family members and other specifications. In addition to completing an array of paperwork, they must interview with an immigration official and take a citizenship test evaluating their knowledge of U.S. history and civics. See CITIZENSHIP, page 2
Panthers travel to Illinois, drop two contests PATRICK HANSEN
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The women’s tennis team is nearing the end of the season as they hit the final three-game stretch, embarking on a tour of Illinois, taking on Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Illinois State and Bradley. In the first match against Illinois, UNI fell in five of their nine matches on the road. In singles play, the one, three and six spots went unfinished, but the two, four and five spots all fell to the hands of the Illini, being shutout in at least one set. Claudia Toledo at the second spot was shutout in the first set, 6-0, followed by a 6-1 performance. Daisy Phillips turned in a 6-2 first set followed by a 6-0 second and freshman Davi Patterson turned in a 6-0, 6-2 performance in her second start. In doubles play, the first team of Reghan Lynch and Toledo was shutout 6-0, and the third team of Phillips and Olivia Fain went down 6-3. The second team of
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Take Back the Night honors victims TONI FORTMANN
childhood sexual violence, domestic violence and state violence such as police brutality, racism, sexitst oppression and other forms of institutionalized violence. Take Back the Night is the first worldwide effort to combat sexual violence and violence against women. Its overall goal is to raise awareness and work toward eliminating sexual violence in all forms. During this event, attendees listened to sexual assault survivor stories and guest speakers before taking part in a march throughout campus.
UNI students and community members gathered on the roof of Maucker Union on Thursday, April 18, to participate in the annual Take Back the Night event, hosted by UNI Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Northern Iowa Feminists.
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen culminates in naturalization ceremonies held across the nation. Wednesday marked the eighth time UNI has hosted a U.S. citizenship ceremony. Grey has spearheaded the
event for all eight years. “[We] try to do it on an annual basis if we can pull the budgeting together. All of the players, all the partners are always very willing to do it with us,” Grey said. “It takes a lot of moving parts, and if we can pull it all together once a year, we’re very happy.” Sponsors for the ceremo-
ny included the Office of the Provost, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Marshals Services, Maucker Union and the UNI Police. Among the crowd of supporters was Jodie McGuire of Bettendorf, Iowa. McGuire had come to support her brother-in-law who immigrated from the
Bahamas. “I thought it was pretty neat,” McGuire said. “Like, what the judge said about the way it makes him feel when he does every ceremony—it chokes him up every time. It’s pretty neat.” Grey shared a similar sentiment regarding the heart-warming nature of the ceremony.
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UNI students and community members alike gathered on the roof of Maucker Union Thursday, April 18, braving the cold weather in order to participate in the annual Take Back the Night event. This event is put on by the UNI Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Northern Iowa Feminists. The rally’s purpose is to honor the experiences of survivors of sexual violence, including sexual assault,
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How to get your security deposit back Editor’s Note: This guest column was submitted by Aspen Olsen, an AmeriCrops member with the Waterloo Reigional Office of Iowa Legal Aid. It was written by Cara Strike. The final days of the school year are quickly upon us. What does this mean? Finals and then summer break are just around the corner, and your leases are coming to an end. No one wants to go through the stress of being told that their security deposit is not being refunded. Let’s face it, sometimes inevitable damage to a rental property occurs. However, there are many simple steps that you can take to help protect your rental deposit. Some of these ideas may seem a bit excessive. For most of you, they will be unnecessary. But in the event that an incident does occur, going through these steps may save you a lot of time, energy, and most importantly MONEY! Move-in tips: • Rather than being assigned the culprit of any damage, make a list of any issues with the property that are already there when you move in. This list should be made as you are moving in, or before. Problems can be more than a ding in the wall or a broken window blind. They can also include stains in the carpet or a door that will not close properly. If possible, your landlord should
help you make the list. It is also a good idea to bring a friend along and snap a few pictures. • After your list is finalized, you and your landlord should each sign it. Each of you should keep a copy. • When you pay your security deposit, be sure to keep the receipt. The receipt should indicate that it is for a rental deposit, and it should say the amount and date of when it was received. What if something happens while you’re living there? • Take a deep breath. Then tell the landlord about the damage right away – in writing! The cause of the damages should be explained. Remember that the tenant is responsible only if the tenant or the tenant’s guest is somehow at fault. Move-out day: • Give the proper notice when you want to move out and keep a copy of it for your records. • Put the place back in shape. This means removing trash and leaving the property in the same or better condition than when you moved in. • Arrange a meeting with your landlord when you move out. Go through the checklist that you made when you moved into the property. Try to determine what expenses (if any) you will be charged for (this may include cleaning fees
or damage repair). Asking these questions may put you in a position to fix the damage before moving out – ultimately saving you some cash. If your landlord can state no reason for keeping part or all of your deposit, ask to get your deposit back during this meeting. If your landlord will not meet for a walk through, then ask the city inspector or a friend to do one with you. • Take focused pictures of the unit before you leave and make sure that you can prove the date it was taken. In most cases, a picture is worth 1,000 words. • When you move out, give your landlord an updated mailing address – in writing! Keep a dated copy of your notice of address change. If no mailing address is given to the landlord within one year, the tenant loses the right to get any of their deposit back. • Keep in mind that the landlord must return the tenant’s security deposit and/or give an itemization of damages within 30-days after the tenant has moved out and given a forwarding address, or else the landlord does not have a right to keep any of your deposit. The tenant may also be able to recover up to twice the rental payment if the landlord is not being fair. The steps that you can take to best protect yourself are often the most simple. Document everything
that you do in writing. This can be by email, text, or letter (however, please be aware that official notices such as a notice terminating tenancy must be delivered properly). Having more proof than “my landlord told me…” holds much more weight if any issues come up in the future. Communicate clearly, calmly, and kindly with your landlord if any issues do arise. And try to be a good neighbor! We’re all in this together. Did you know? • A landlord can charge up to two months’ rent as a damage deposit. • All renters should be paying the same amount of security deposit, or else it could be grounds for discrimination. • Tenants are responsible to return the unit to the landlord in the same condition it was at the beginning of the tenancy. “Normal wear and tear” is allowed. For example, the landlord cannot charge you to shampoo the carpets for normal wear and tear usage, like a few spots from walking on it, but they can charge you for spots from your pet. For the walls a few nail holes is wear and tear, big holes from punching it is not. • If the landlord keeps all or part of your deposit, he or she must tell you so in writing. The letter from your landlord must explain specifically the reason for keeping the deposit. The landlord must tell you what
was damaged, and how he or she arrived at that specific amount. • If the landlord was unfair by withholding your security deposit, you can negotiate with the landlord and provide evidence to the landlord, before taking them to small claims court. • If you take your landlord to small claims court and win, then they can be responsible for the related legal fees. Anyone with landlord/ tenant law questions should seek an attorney for advice. The laws about security deposits in the residential landlord/tenant context are found at Section 562A.12, Code of Iowa. You should see a lawyer to get complete, correct, and up-to-date legal advice. To find out if you may be able to get free legal help from Iowa Legal Aid, call 1-800532-1275. Do not rely on the general information in this resource for your specific case. AS YOU READ THIS INFORMATION, REMEMBER IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL ADVICE. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by our office, call our intake line 1-800-532-1275, or complete an online application which can be accessed on our website. You also may find useful articles about landlord/tenant law and other civil legal matters on Iowa Legal Aid’s website at www.iowalegalaid.org.
Relax in the Union at “De-stress Days” Editor’s Note: This guest column was submitted by Student Wellness Services.
Hey Panthers, it’s that time of year once again! Time to put everything you have spent the past 14 weeks learning to the test - literally! You might find yourself becoming overwhelmed by the amount of stress that final exams stir up. However, there are a few things you can do to prevent letting the stress of finals week get the best of you: make sure to get adequate sleep, make time to take care of your body and eat a balanced variety of foods. These are just a few steps you can take that may help reduce stress during finals week. Looking for more ideas? You are in luck! There will be many stress relieving activ-
ities for you to try during De-Stress Days at UNI! Student Wellness Services and the Student Health Advisory Committee will be hosting De-Stress Days during the week prior to finals week. Drop by the Maucker Union Ballroom on Monday, April 29, Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for fun, stress relieving activities! We will have puzzles, coloring pages/colored pencils, and beads available for those who would like to make bracelets. If you are looking to practice gratitude, cards will be available to write notes of gratitude to the people in your support network. We will also have the labyrinth available, a walking meditation that can be used to experience peace and relaxation.
But wait, there’s more! Each day, Student Wellness Services will also have a number of massage therapy students available from Capri College to provide free, five-minute massages. In addition to all of this, we are collaborating with Retrieving Freedom and will have dogs to hang out with every day of De-Stress days! We will also provide Panther Punch and tea, free of charge! These activities are not only fun, but they provide stress-relieving qualities. De-Stress Days is the perfect place for students to start finding healthy ways to handle stressful situations! Contact Student Wellness Services for any interest in scheduling a program related to a number of wellness topics at https://studentwellness.uni.edu/prog ram-request.
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Student Wellness Services will be holding their bi-annual “De-Stress Days” in the Maucker Union Ballroom on April 29, 30 and May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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FILM REVIEW
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‘Missing Link’ tells wholesome tale
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The stop-motion animated film “Missing Link” is directed by Chris Butler and stars Zach Galifianakis, Hugh Jackman and Zoe Saldana. The film received a 90 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Priding themselves on craftsmanship and hard work, Laika Studios has carved out a special spot in the modern animation industry. Their preference for stop-motion over computer effects has led to some dazzlingly authentic films such as “Coraline” and “Kubo and the Two Strings.” The studio’s newest film, “Missing Link,” follows in the same high-quality footsteps laid down by its predecessors. The story begins in the early 19th century and introduces us to Sir Lionel Frost. He’s an explorer who longs to become part of the high society of “great men.” In order to gain entry to the club, Lionel must prove the existence of a mythical creature: the Sasquatch. He immediately treks to the United States and finds the creature, who surprisingly has the ability to both write and speak. Lionel dubs the creature “Mr. Link,” playing off of the fact
that he is the missing link between early and modern humanity. Link longs to be reunited with his Yeti cousins in the Himalayas, a trip Lionel agrees to partake in as long as he gets the proof he needs. Through their long and treacherous journey, the duo ventures into unexplored areas within the world and within themselves. Directing: 4/5 Laika everyman and “ParaNorman” director Chris Butler sat back into the director’s chair for this film. Just like all Laika productions, the animation and set design within “Missing Link” are simply outstanding. The characters and the multitude of diverse sets are a marvel to look at and experience. Throughout the film, you get a genuine feeling of the unfathomable amount of hard work that each artist put in. Butler’s direction of the story is just as meritable as his handling of the animation. He treats the narrative
like any other and doesn’t downplay any of it in order to cater to the younger audience. The emotions and themes are quite sophisticated and actually make you think about what you’re watching. It’s a tragic fact that only a few children’s films like this one deal with tough subject matter, which is something I was reminded of when watching the mindless trailers that played in front of this film. One fault that can be mentioned about Butler is that his pacing is lightning fast and tended to negate some of more the important character development that he had tirelessly worked for. Writing: 3/5 Also serving as the sole writer, Butler does a decent job at telling a wholesome story with lasting themes. It becomes apparent that Butler never compromised his vision for kids as he doesn’t try too hard for jokes. He goes for quality over quantity as there aren’t as many funny moments as you would expect. This
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turns out to be a pleasant surprise and allows for the story to flow better without the need to constantly crack a joke. The main ingredient of the touching story is simplicity, which from time to time restricts the viewer from having a deep connection with the film. The main group of characters is decently constructed but just aren’t developed enough for us to get a sense of knowing them. This theme of underdevelopment is also evident in the rapidly paced plot that doesn’t seem to want to slow down and bask in the beauty. We’re always racing to the next destination or story element, leading to a rushed ending that doesn’t reach the emotional heights of the studio’s previous films. Acting: 4/5 Laika films in the past have tended to have lesser-known casts, but this time they went for a more a star-studded lineup. Zach Galifianakis is excellent as Mr. Link. His
soft and innocent voice perfectly embodies the character’s kind and lovable traits. Hugh Jackman is great as Lionel Frost. Jackman uses his macho voice for the initial scenes of his self-centered character, but later gets to be gentler as his character begins to mature. Zoe Saldana does her best as Adelina, an adventurous spirit that tags along with the pair. Unfortunately, Saldana doesn’t get a lot to do other than being the stereotypical female voice of reason between two male characters (although it is not entirely clear what gender the beast is). Overall: 3.5/5 While centrally a kids movie, “Missing Link” tells a heartfelt story that can be enjoyed by all ages. It’s not the best quality from the always dependable Laika, but it is mesmerizing to watch and will send you home with a smile and a slight sense of wonder.
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Panther PORTRAIT: CABAPALOOZA TONI FORTMANN Staff Writer
Students filled the Maucker Union ballroom on Thursday, April 18 for CABapalooza, an annual event organized by the UNI Campus Activities Board. The evening was filled with games and activities. “We had an obstacle course, meltdown, a velcro wall, Jenga, giant checkers, bag toss, wax hands, along with free food and many prizes,” said Mallorie Hueber, junior elementary education major and CAB’s spirit executive. The biggest prizes available included several Amazon Echo Dots, a 32-inch TV and a kayak. Tied in with the fun lay
the overall purpose of the celebration. “CABapalooza is our end-of-the-year event,” said Mackenzie Misenheimer, a junior communications major who serves as the chair of the “CAB Live!” committee. “It’s a big celebration for all of the events we’ve done throughout the year. Its main purpose is to bring students together to relieve some stress because this time of year gets super stressful.” “The best part of this event is seeing so many people here,” Misenheimer said. “It’s fun to see college students on the inflatables, just letting go. Like, even though everyone has homework to do, we all just come together and have a good time.”
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MSA to ‘Celebrate Identities’ at banquet CECILIA MITCHELL Staff Writer
The UNI and Cedar Valley community are invited to join the Muslim Student Association for “Celebrating Identities: The Banquet.” This free event, held on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Maucker Union Ballroom B and C, will honor MSA achievements throughout the year, introduce attendees to the organization and its members and include a dinner from Mirch Masala Grill. “We’ve had a lot of events that were very serious, over Islamaphobia, Islam 101 and the Interfaith Dialogue,” said MSA president Nadir Khan, a senior majoring in health promotion and nonprofit leadership. “This time, the event is very laid-back.” MSA has been on the UNI campus for 31 years. The organization now has 16 members from three continents, hailing from countries such as Pakistan, Algeria,
Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bangladesh, Oman, the United States and more. “MSA is having the best time I’ve witnessed in my four years here,” Khan said. “Each and every person in this group is not only involved in MSA, they are involved outside too [...] they are exposed to every other organization, all over the campus, which is the best part of it because I feel like when you are internally strong, after that you can externally tell people who you are. So we are very strong within ourselves and that’s the best part of MSA.” “We are a diverse group, promoting for diversity,” said MSA member Lamis Laouar, a women’s and gender studies graduate student. “We want to bring more people to know the members of MSA. [This banquet] is not like a presentation or anything. Our members will be engaging with the attendees.” This year, MSA won Program of the Year for
their “A Rabbit, A Pastor, and an Imam: Stronger Together.” They also won Student Organization of the Year from UNI’s Student Leadership Awards. “We’re gonna tell people why we got this,” Khan said. “We’re going to tell them how we give service to the university, telling them about our religion and how we can contribute with other students to help them with initiatives of diversity and inclusion.” Cara Burnidge, associate professor of religion and MSA’s faculty advisor, will be speaking at the banquet about the organization’s mission and achievements. Then, members of the MSA will introduce themselves onstage, followed by a speech from Khan about his journey as an international student and first-generation college student. MSA vice president and senior chemistry major Huzaifa Shah will then talk about his own journey with the association.
MSA members will also be leading attendees in activities, such as a Kahoot! game about Islam and tongue-twisters from the different countries MSA
represents. “It’s dinner and games and everything,” Khan said. “Everyone is welcome.” “Expect something fun during dinner,” Laouar said.
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The Muslim Students Assocation at UNI has won multiple awards, including “Program of the Year” and “Student Organization of the Year.”
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Chesser goes yard three times SOFTBALL
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The UNI softball team took on Bradley University on April 19 and 20 for a three-game series. The Panthers initially fell to the Braves 9-1 in six innings, but bounced back for two straight wins by final scores of 11-2 in five innings and 4-1 in the full seven. In the first outing with the Braves, scoring didn’t come easily as the bats were cold from start to finish. UNI was only able to string together seven hits in the contest, with no Panther able to garner multiple base knocks. The lone run came in off a Sammey Bunch single in the first inning to bring in Brittney Krodinger. Emma Olejniczak started the first
game for the purple and gold, having her season record fall to 6-9. A key performer in the second matchup of the weekend was Jaclynn Spencer, as she was consistent with striking opponents out throughout the game. Spencer was able to strike out a total 10 batters within five innings and only allowed four base hits. As for hitting, first basemen Krodinger was able smack three hits. Catcher Ashley Chesser smacked seven hits, crossed the plate seven times and brought in seven runs while going yard a total of three times. Chesser hit two two-run homers while bringing in three on the third. Emma Valainis also hit a home run that would end the contest in five innings. In the third and final con-
test, Spencer showed off her pitching talent once again as she only gave up one run throughout multiple innings. She came back to compete at a high level as she was able to strike out nine Braves hitters. Spencer was also able to hit a double for the Panthers to help get Chesser and Bunch to home plate. Bunch was able to score two runs for the Panthers during this close match up to help the Panthers win 4-1. Junior Jenny Kohl was able to record a base hit with a run on top of it. Northern Iowa softball will compete again on April 23 facing Drake University in Cedar Falls for the Pink Out game. Next, they will face the Southern Illinois University Salukis in Cedar Falls for three games in a row.
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Khat and Schinkel win two events, men sweep 400
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The UNI track and field squads headed south to compete at the Tom Botts Invitational this weekend, walking away with nine victories and 33 top three finishes for the Panthers. Lyndsie Schinkel and Wal Khat led the way for the middle-distance crew, both win-
ning the 800 and 1500 meter runs on the women’s and men’s side. Schinkel pulled away from the field, winning by over four seconds in the 800, with a time of 2:08.61. Khat was able just nudge out the competition, winning by .18 of a second in 1:52.51. For the 1500, Schinkel extended her margin of victory to six seconds, winning with a time of 4:32.66. Khat won with a time of 3:56.48.
The 400 meter dash saw success for both the men and women of UNI, as the top five positions were taken by Panthers on the men’s side. Evan Long led with a time of 47.23 seconds. Connor Blough, Corey Hertz, Sven Van Den Bergh and Bryce Newcomb all came in behind Long. All five of UNI’s runners ran the distance in under 49 seconds. Maddie McCalla
came in second for the women, running an outdoor season best of 55.44 seconds. The 4x100 meter relay for the men ran a new season best of 40.45, placing first and earning the top time in the conference so far this season. The 4x400 on the women’s side also placed first with a time of 3:52.32. For field events, Keagan Tritle threw a season best in the shot put, placing second
with a distance of 60 feet. Cameron Cantrall moved to fourth in the conference in high jump with a leap of six feet, six and three quarter inches. The Panthers will head to the blue oval next weekend to compete in one of the nation’s biggest track and field meets, the Drake Relays, from Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27.
Tiger Woods claims first major title since 2008 OPINION
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Sports Writer
After barely being able to walk, scandals and the mental anguish of having his life turned upside down, Tiger Woods completed one of the greatest comebacks in sports history by winning his first Masters tournament since 2005. “Unreal, to be honest with you. You know, just the whole tournament has meant so much to me over the years. Coming here in ’95 for the first time, to be able to play as an amateur, winning in ’97 and then coming full circle 22 years later to be able to do it again,” said Woods on the feeling of winning his first major championship since the 2008 U.S. Open. It is a miracle that Woods is even able to still play golf, let alone regain his position atop the golf and sports world after eight
major surgeries (four knee, four back). The 2013 Barclays golf tournament saw Woods drop to his knees due to severe pain after a powerful swing. Two years ago, Woods was having trouble walking. “I had serious doubts after what transpired a couple years ago. I could barely walk, I couldn’t sit, couldn’t lay down, I really couldn’t do much of anything,” Woods said in the Masters press conference. “Luckily I had the procedure on my back which gave me a chance at having a normal life, but then all of the sudden I realized that I could actually swing a golf club again. I felt that if I could somehow piece this together that I still had the hands to do it. The body’s not the same as it was a long time ago, but I still have good hands.” There is no quit in Woods, proven by this comeback and his last major championship in
2008 Woods won the 2008 U.S. Open with a torn ACL and a double stress fracture in his left tibia. The immense pain was evident with each grimace after every swing of the club. Over a decade later, the relentlessly persistent Woods is a champion again. The way Woods won is fitting as well. “If you look at it, my first 14 major wins I had the lead in, every one of them or tied for the lead. To have the opportunity to comeback like this is probably one of the biggest wins I’ve ever had for sure because of that,” Woods said following the tournament. Woods came back from a third-round deficit, notching three birdies in the final six holes. The final stretch saw the animated Woods flip his club after just missing the par putt that would’ve sealed the deal.
A short, graceful putt to finish 13 under par would follow, with knowing that one stroke of the club would crown Woods champion for the first time in 11 years. Elated, Woods pumped his fist ecstatically, followed by raising both hands victoriously in the air. Woods’ resurgence to the top is is one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, right alongside the likes of Adrian Peterson coming back from a torn ACL and MCL in eight months to become the 2012 NFL MVP, Tommy John winning 164 games after having what is now known as Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and Derrick Rose scoring a career-high 50 points and averaging 18 ppg off the bench after four knee surgeries. The list goes on to include Paul George (severe broken leg),
Peyton Manning (multiple neck surgeries), Shaun Livingston (severe knee injury) and many more, but those are three comebacks that stick out the most along with Woods’ recent feat of going from having trouble walking to being a major champion. With the 2019 Masters Championship, Woods now has five Masters victories (second behind six by Jack Nicklaus), 15 major championships (second behind Nicklaus’ 18 victories) and 81 PGA tournament wins (second behind 82 by Sam Snead). Woods will have another opportunity to embellish his illustrious legacy at the Bethpage Black tournament spanning May 16-19. For now, Woods is just happy to be playing again. “To not only be able to play again, but to be able to win again, is something I will forever be grateful for. This jacket sure is comfortable.”
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18 “Dirty Jobs” host Mike 19 Casual tops 20 Pressure cooker sound 21 New Zealand fruits 22 Standing tall 24 Off the leash 25 Sentence part 27 Ones gathering for a will reading
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