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Opinion 3 Campus Life 4 Sports 6 Games 7 Classifieds 8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Corbett says abolish BOR 2 How to eat healthy 3

Turtle man talks 4

Soccer succeeds over weekend 6

Study Abroad Fair LEZIGA BARIKOR/Northern Iowan

MONIQUE SMITH Staff Writer

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the annual Study Abroad Fair took place in the Maucker Union Ballroom. The event started at 11 a.m. and finished at 3 p.m.

The Study Abroad Center organized the fair to educate the students of UNI about the opportunities available to them and to encourage more students to take the chance to see the world.

“Our goal is to increase awareness about international opportunities for students.

We wanted to showcase the different options that students have and all the locations for our programs,” said Stephanie Rojas, student support specialist for the Study Abroad Center.

Students can study abroad at any point in their academic career, and there are programs in 30 countries.

80 percent of programs offer courses in English, and there are scholarships available to

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help students cover the costs associated with studying overseas.

The programs vary in length, and students can either study for a whole academic year or one semester if they are interested in a lengthier experience.

However, they can also go on instructor-led trips or take summer courses if they want a shorter-term experience.

Paula Van Zee is the director of the Study Abroad Center and she believes the Study Abroad Fair is import-

ant because many students are unaware of the different programs available for studying overseas.

“Not many students know that they can actually study abroad for a year, a semester or do a short-term program, and take the courses that they normally would take here, and still graduate on time,” Van Zee said.

According to Van Zee, studying abroad has many benefits for students.

“There have been a lot of studies that say students come

back from studying abroad more mature, and their GPA actually increases,” Van Zee said. “When you’re graduating, you’re competing with so many students, so if you put in your resume that you’ve been abroad, it’ll make you stand out from the crowd.”

The Study Abroad Fair offered students the chance to talk with past study abroad students, as well as course leaders and Study Abroad staff.

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several successes that UNI has recently enjoyed. Nook beamed as he went down a list of Panther students, student athletes and faculty that have recently received prestigious awards and honors, as well as those that have excelled in athletics, in the classroom and in the community.

The speech later took a more serious tone as Nook addressed the problems UNI faces going forward, most notably the school’s budget.

“This past year was a challenging year,” Nook said. “On the first day that I got here, they [the state government] were gonna

take back $2.5 million dollars from our budget,” Nook said. “Then they didn’t it give back to us this year, and they took away another $855,000 from us.”

Nook emphasized maintaining the quality of a UNI education in the face of budget difficulties, stating, “Enhance and protect quality,” several times.

“Quality is directly tied to resources,” Nook said. “I can’t have excellent faculty on campus. I can’t have excellent support staff, we can’t do all of the things we just talked about, if we don’t have high quality faculty.”

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On Monday, Sept. 18 in Lang Hall Auditorium, President Mark Nook gave his first State of the University Address. The topics he spoke on included a five-year tuition plan, enrollment and upcoming renovations.

President Mark A. Nook, seven and half months into his tenure as President of UNI, gave his first State of the University Address on Monday. The annual speech, given in the Lang Hall Auditorium to a crowd of over 100, was one of many “firsts” throughout Nook’s first full academic year as UNI’s president.

Nook’s address began with a lighthearted tone. He cracked several jokes, spoke about several new staff members on campus and

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Candidate talks abolishing BOR KELSEY CHIDLEY

consists of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the governor for staggered sixCedar Rapids Mayor Ron year terms.

Corbett recently made headAccording to Corbett, many lines when he indicated that of the regents are appointed he hopes to eliminate the Iowa for political reasons, which he Board of Regents and estab- believes can affect the decilish separate boards of trust- sions and mission of the board. ees for each of Iowa’s public “Oftentimes they’re polituniversities and its two spe- ical donors to the governor’s cialty schools. Corbett is a office, so it’s a very politirepublican candidate for gov- cal board when it comes to ernor. governance,” Corbett said.

“Students could have a “Over the years, the Board voice, faculty could have a of Regents from the govervoice, the alumni association nor’s standpoint has become could have a voice, adminis- its own bureaucracy.” tration could have a voice,” Corbett affirmed his belief Corbett said. “You could have that allowing schools to more diversity on your board, choose their own representaand you could have a better tives would involve more stublend of representation.” dents, faculty, administration The Iowa Board of Regents members, and others who are highly involved in the university. He believes that this would allow for important decisions to stem from sources closer to the universit ies themselves.

C u r r e nt ly, one seat on the Board of Regents is required to be filled by a student from a COURTESY PHOTO Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett proposes the public univerestablishment of a Board of Trustees for the current sity in Iowa. regent schools, abolishing the Board of Regents.

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currently occupied by UNI student Rachael Johnson, a senior elementary education major.

According to Corbett, the costs of running the Board of Regents is too high for Iowa taxpayers, since it employs several other staff members in addition to the nine board members.

Corbett put this in the context of the recent tuition increases at all three of Iowa’s public universities.

“We can root out this level of bureaucracy that has grown over the last 100 years, save that money or apply it to the universities so they don’t have to look at raising tuition, the way [the Board of Regents] did,” Corbett said.

These recent tuition increases were not equal for all universities. UNI raised tuition at a lower rate than Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. Corbett argued that tuition differentials like this further prove that it’s time for decision-making processes to be left up to

each individual university.

Corbett’s plans are based in part on the state of Tennessee’s recent shift from a regents system to individual boards of trustees at each public fouryear university in the state.

He especially praised the University of Tennessee’s new Board of Trustees. This year, it passed the university’s lowest tuition increase since 1984, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Beyond dismantling the Board of Regents, Corbett has plans to focus on encouraging enrollment in postsecondary education. This includes fouryear institutions as well as community colleges and trade schools.

“Really, the goal has to be high school plus,” Corbett said. “The plus is up to the individual student.”

According to Corbett, the plus can be trade school, apprenticeship programs, twoyear community colleges or fouryear universities. Overall, Corbett indi-

“That means we need to pay them reasonable salaries, offer them appropriate benefits packages,” Nook said. “And we have to have a sufficient number of them to keep our class sizes at a reasonable size, our tutoring sessions at a reasonable size and to keep all of those things happening and maintain that quality.”

Nook then went over UNI’s

five-year tuition plan. The plan, created by UNI after a Board of Regents request in the spring, includes tuition rates in the event of three different scenarios for UNI that could play out over the next five years.

The three scenarios were: the state giving UNI a 1.35 percent increase in funding each year (enough to keep up with inf lation), the state not increasing nor cutting funds and additional cuts similar to cuts recently received. The

scenarios would produce a 10.5 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent increase in tuition, respectively, by 2022.

Nook also discussed enrollment, upcoming events and an exciting renovation project.

Nook noted that enrollment increased by two students this academic year.

A decrease of 99 enrolled undergraduates was offset by an additional 101 graduate enrollments.

Nook also noted that

the Industrial Technology Center had been moved to the top of the school’s renovation list and that a 36 million dollar, three-year renovation plan was pending approval with the state legislature.

Other noteworthy events mentioned by Nook included Homecoming, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new tennis courts north of Dancer and Bender Hall and Wright Hall turning 100 years old in October.

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cated his hope to increase accountability in the decision-making process at the university level.

“I’m really calling for self-governance with a greater voice for the students, the faculty, the alumni, for the institution that they’re either attending, teaching or from which they have graduated,” Corbett said.

Both the Board of Regents and UNI President Mark Nook declined to comment on Corbett’s plan.

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Eating healthy at the dining centers Freshmen, I’m sure you’ve heard of the “Freshmen 15.”

Upperclassmen, you may have actually experienced it, or may even still be experiencing it.

Let me tell you: I’m definitely still experiencing the effects of the “Freshmen 15.”

With the dining centers basically being buffets at every hour that they’re open, it can be really difficult to keep the dreaded “Freshmen 15” away.

But do not fear, hope is always near!

Being a senior at UNI, I have three solid years of experience eating at the dining centers. More specifically — the Piazza. I have not only eaten my meals at the Piazza; I’ve also spent three years working as a student employee there.

So, I also know quite a bit about how the food is prepared behind the scenes.

First off, let me get this straight. I’m not writing this piece to bash on the dining centers. They are amazing for college students and can come in clutch when you have a hangover or the late-night munchies (not saying that I’ve had either). But always be careful because too much of anything is too much.

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Opinion columnist Cristian Ortiz says it’s possible to be healthy while eating at UNI’s dining centers by focusing on moderation.

This brings me to my main tip: Moderation is key!

I’ve been there. I’ve waited in line for that popcorn chicken to come fresh out the pool of grease it was fried in at Sizzles and couldn’t wait to dip it in a bucket full of ranch. I’ve piled plates full of pizza because I thought it would do no harm. I was wrong.

Here’s the thing…I’ve worked at both Sizzles and Serrano’s at Piazza. The food isn’t particularly “well-balanced.” Everything is basically soaked or cooked in grease. At Sizzles, you can expect almost everything on the line to have been in a fryer or have a very high fat content.

The pizza at Serrano’s is made with dough that has been slathered with cooking oil and has sat overnight to rise. Then, when it’s time to make the pizza, the workers slather more cooking oil on the pan (and a lot of it), so that the dough won’t stick to it while it’s baking.

When prepping the actual toppings, they are thrown onto the dough. There’s not really any measuring. And then, guess what? There is more cooking oil put on the crust so it’ll be nice and crispy.

But there’s always a silver lining. Sizzles has the “Special

Orders” line. This is where you can find healthier options.

The one I recommend the most is chicken breast. When the chicken breast is prepared, there is minimal extra fat added to cook it. It is just grilled and spiced, and it’s ready to go.

The good thing about chicken breast is that it’s high in protein, and it can be quite filling. It can be prepared or mixed with a lot of different food so that the taste won’t become unbearable after a while.

Once I started to realize the dangers of the unhealthier options at the dining centers, I started heading towards the salads and sandwiches more often.

Like momma always said, “Eat your green vegetables.”

Bushels at the Piazza is the salad place. They have fruit, special salads made daily and an array of options so you can personally design and create your own fiber-filled masterpiece.

You can also get specially-made sandwiches from Stackables at the Piazza.

What’s even better is that if the sandwiches start to get old, you can get a wheat wrap tortilla from there, go to Sizzles, ask for some chicken, then go to Serrano’s and put some rice

and lettuce on it. Viola! You’ve got a knock-off Pancheros burrito!

Here’s another important tip: always drink water. I like to drink a glass of water or two before I eat my meal because water can help you feel fuller faster.

The soda, and even the juices, in the dispensers at the dining centers are filled with high amounts of sugar. The average serving size is a cup, which is 8 oz. The cups at the dining centers are over 8 oz., and I know that when I drink there, I don’t usually stop at one cup.

I’ve learned a neat little trick. If you want fruit punch or lemonade, fill some of the cup (from a quarter to half of it) with water then pour your preferred drink. It’s a great way to get the drink you want without adding all of the carbs from sugars to it!

Remember: It’s okay to have what you want from the dining centers and stay away from the “Freshmen 15.” As long as you focus on moderation and remember to also throw in some physical activity into the mix, you’ll have nothing to worry about.

And once in a while, especially after a hard day’s work, it’s okay to treat yourself. After all, you deserve that cookie.

Military spending overshadows education I have spent countless hours gawking at the phenomenal intricacies found in the rotundas and chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building. And despite the infinite number of details to choose from, my absolute favorite experience in that building is looking up to see a gold-leafed quote by Edward Everett, reading: “Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.”

As of Monday, it has now been 56 consecutive years that Congress has managed to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), allowing annual increases to military spending.

The most recent development in the NDAA came Monday when the Senate proposed an $80 billion increase to the defense budget, which would bring the annual allocation to a whopping $700 billion.

Of course, before the

increase can be put forth, it must first be reconciled with the House’s $77 billion proposal. It is likely to be an unimaginably grueling task for them to meet somewhere in the middle of those figures, I’m sure.

This move is yet another sobering manifestation of Congressional priorities that unfortunately have a magnificently adverse impact on stunting opportunities to improve the nation’s social well-being.

Perhaps those billions of dollars could instead be invested in a more educated or health-insured society.

I mean, come on. Eightybillion additional dollars to a war machine that is already vastly out-spending any other military regime in the world?

According to Robert Reich, US sectretary of Labor under Bill Clinton and an accomplished professor, this country’s annual defense spending is already greater than the next 10 leading countries combined.

For too long this trend has been treated as an unquestionable reality in America.

United States legislators and the general population’s ten-

dency to shy away from chal- platform. According to a bill lenging multibillion dollar introduced by Sanders in increases to military spend- 2015, his proposal was estiing is pathetic.

Consistent with previous years, there was very little opposition to the measure this year.

In fact, the final Senate vote was 89-8, with three senators opting out. This is confusing to me.

Where are the fiscal conservatives to challenge where this money is going to come from?

Where are the individuals crying about the potential for national bankruptcy?

I can recall a particular senator and former 2016 presidential candidate from Vermont who included tuition-free public TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE universities and Opinion columnist Abbi Cobb urges legislators to colleges as part challenge multibillion dollar increases in military of his campaign spending.

mated to cost the US a total of $47 billion.

For many months, I supported Sen. Sanders’ campaign and endured the mockery and frustration from Democrats and Republicans alike, both claiming that the notion of free education is unrealistic in terms of funding.

This absolute denial of a multibillion dollar education proposal and simultaneous support for a much larger multibillion dollar military proposal is both hypocritical and immoral.

Edward Everett and I would have disagreed on many things, but I imagine his reaction would be similar to mine when people defend decreased educational funding and increased military spending with epithets regarding the military “protecting our freedoms.”

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In the Sept. 18, 2017 issue of the Northern Iowan, the NI incorrectly referred to columnist Leziga Barikor by her first name instead of her surname. The NI regrets this error.

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Chalk artist Herb Hake exhibit

person,” Jenkins said. “He had Staff Writer a long history of working in a field that he didn’t professionally study for.”

On Sept. 24, from 4 p.m. to While Hake was active 6 p.m., Rod Library is host- in many fields, the exhibit ing the grand opening of mainly focuses on his chalk the Herb Hake exhibit. Hake talks. worked at UNI for 34 years, “He would draw a figure primarily with radio and TV and morph it into a differbroadcasting. ent figure by adding lines,” “Herb Hake was instru- Jenkins said. mental in the creation of the “The thing most people UNI public radio station,” know him from are his chalk said Jessica Cruz, exhibit pre- talks,” Cruz said. “He would parator and outreach coordi- drive around and do these nator. drawings and share the hisHake first started at UNI, tory of these different placthen the Iowa State Teacher’s es that he was visiting in College, in the theater depart- Iowa. So, we have this amazment. However, while much ing collection of his drawings of Hake’s focus was on radio that he did. Some of them and TV broadcasting, he was are historical, and he has a active in many other areas. lot that are specific to Cedar “He was really this kind Falls and UNI. We wanted of renaissance man who did a to show off these drawings little bit of everything,” Cruz that haven’t been exhibited said. before.”

Hake was also an artist The exhibit will have three and a historian. He wrote separate sections, according books and was active in the to Cruz.

Cedar Falls Historical Society.

“We have one that is going Carl Jenkins, who will be to be an interactive corner,” speaking at the grand open- Cruz said. “Hake was a big ing, worked for Hake at UNI puzzler too. You can play (Iowa State Teachers College) some of the games he would in Broadcasting Services as a play with his family.” student assistant for about 10 Additionally, there will be years. displays of his broadcasts.

“He was a very innovative “He had an extremely disALLISON MAZZARELLA

tinct speaking style,” Jenkins said. “Once you heard it, you would recognize it again anywhere.”

At the exhibit, there will also be the opportunity to learn about broadcasting history at UNI, as well as showing video snippets of his chalk talks. The third section will focus on his drawings.

Emily Schroeder, a senior fine arts painting major, will have some of her artwork displayed at the exhibit. Having worked at the museum for several years, the curator, Nathan Arndt, reached out to her.

“His [Nathan’s] intention [for displaying Schroeder’s art] was to tie it back into the university and the students, and work on connecting that part of the past to this part of the present,” Schroeder said.

One of Schroeder’s pieces is of UNI President Mark Nook, and true to Hake’s own artwork, contains hidden imagery.

“Even if you’re not an art person, one of the really fun things about his drawings is that there’s always hidden imagery in them,” Cruz said.

“It can be a little bit of a scavenger hunt.”

The purpose of the exhib-

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This caricature of President Mark Nook is by Emily Schroeder, senior fine arts painting major. It will be featured Sept. 24 at the Herb Hake exhibit.

it, which will be open for about one year, is twofold. “[The goal] is to shine focus on Herb Hake and also to celebrate Iowa history, as well,” Cruz said. “There is a

lot of history in these small towns that he [Hake] loved to share and get people interested in. So we’re hoping to also get people interested in what he did.”

photographs [and] I look at specimens.”

While taking on an assortment of subjects such as people, comic book covers and specimen drawings, Tamplin also prides himself on being a detail-oriented individual. However, he said it’s not without its disadvantages.

“It gets aggravating when you’re staring at this tiny little space on the paper, and you’re making these little dots that are very permanent,” Tamplin said. “And I will see a dot that I will just think, ‘This ruined the whole thing,’ and it’ll be very upsetting, especially if I spent six months on it.”

Tamplin never works on one project at a time; instead, he is usually working on six or seven pieces. Although he said that it is annoying to not finish all his artworks, he believes they will all be finished one day, perhaps after he retires.

“After being in a few of [his] lab/lectures, I can see the energy [he] put into this,” Anuntez said. “The energy and the passion that he has for science, and now the passion that [he] has for art — I think it’s stellar.”

Tamplin also has a strong

passion for biology and, specifically, herpetology — the study of amphibians and reptiles. This is the primary reason why he is known as the “turtle guy” in the biology department. In addition, his research with students typically centers around turtles, such as the endangered wood turtles native to the Cedar Valley, as well soft-shelled turtles, to name a few.

Nonetheless, Tamplin has not always worked with turtles, or living creatures, as a matter of fact. While attending Augustana College, Tamplin had studied under Dr. William Hammer, a geology professor that accompanied him to Antarctica to collect reptile fossils.

On this trip, they had discovered the first dinosaur fossil in Antarctica — Cryolophosaurus ellioti, affectionately known as the Elvisosaurus. The fossil now resides in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

For Tamplin, the intersection between science and art has always made sense. “[I’m] a science person who tries to think logically,” Tamplin said. “But I also have always loved art.”

Rod Library brings in the UNI “turtle guy” KIRBY DAVIS Staff Writer

Many students in the biology department may know Professor Jeff Tamplin as UNI’s resident turtle expert, but what they may not know is that “turtle guy” Tamplin is an illustrator in his free time.

Tamplin hosted a Q&A session on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to discuss his work at Rod Library, where his art exhibit “Creatures in Pointillism” is featured.

One of Tamplin’s students, junior chemistry education major Michael Antunez, said he wasn’t aware of Tamplin’s artistic work.

“I first learned about Tamplin after I had realized his piece of the comic cover, and I believed that this was a blown-up image of a comic book,” Antunez said. “And in fact, it was all stipple […]

My first question is, ‘Where do you find the time?’”

Stippling is a technique in which images are created using small dots of varying density and value. While some may consider these creations a form of art, Tamplin does not consider himself an artist.

“I don’t call myself an

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Professor Jeff Tamplin, also known as the “turtle guy,” spoke in Rod Library Tuesday, Sept. 19, about his artwork and his scientific area of expertise.

artist; I’m an illustrator,” Tamplin said. “I think I have some creative side to me, but if you said, ‘Go, create an amazing painting,’ with no reference or inspiration behind it — that’s not me. I don’t do that stuff.”

Tamplin also joked about having a sour taste about the word “artist” since his college days, in which he took one art class and, after struggling due to having “creative differences” with the instructor, decided that he was not going to take another art class.

Even though Tamplin did not take any more art classes, it did not discourage him from using the technique that

he had acquired back in 1989.

Tamplin said he was in his early days of teaching after receiving his master’s degree and working as a DJ at a college radio station when he stumbled upon an album cover featuring a gritty face profile. Intrigued, he thought about the design’s simplicity and how he could replicate it.

“Ever since that day in 1989 I’ve never really stopped drawing like that, even though I really wish I would sometimes, because it would be a lot easier to just draw with pencil,” Tamplin said.

Tamplin went on to discuss his work, saying, “I make measurements, I look at

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FILM REVIEW

‘It’ merges nostalgia with horror CLINTON OLSASKY

Executive Editor

It may be lurking under your bed, skulking in a shadowy closet or even prowling through the darkened sewers on a rain-drenched evening.

To put it simply, “It” is whatever you fear the most.

No matter what “It” is for you, the feeling of dread washing over your body when confronted with your worst fear is a universally recognized sensation that most people experience from the earliest days of their youth.

This idea of childhood phobias and the intersection of nostalgia with horror is what propels Andy Muschietti’s new supernatural horror film “It,” based on the beloved Stephen King novel of the same name.

“It” takes place during the summer of 1989 in a small town in Maine and follows the story of a group of children who are terrorized by a demonic entity that takes the form of each child’s respective fear. Most often, though, the film’s titular monster appears as Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Ben Skarsgard), an evil jester that feeds on the fear of children.

Throughout “It,” the children (affectionately dubbed the “Losers’ Club”) are forced to contend with their personal demons and overcome their darkest fears in one of the most demented and genuinely terrifying horror films in recent memory.

Directing: 4/5 Although “It” was previously adapted into a two-part TV miniseries in 1990 (starring Tim Curry as Pennywise), this 2017 iteration certainly

breathes new life into the source material — thanks, in large part, to Muscietti’s inspired direction.

Muscietti (who previously directed the 2013 horror film “Mama”) injects the film with a sense of dread and apprehension through the deliberate use of shadows and Dutch angles that intentionally disorient the viewer.

However, Muscietti’s masterful framing ultimately takes a back seat to the disturbing creatures that inhabit the film.

Making full use of CGI, practical special effects and highly realistic makeup, “It” features some of the most original and convincingly frightening monsters to ever grace the silver screen.

The only major criticism one could draw from Muscietti’s direction is the filmmaker’s frequent and at times predictable use of jump scares to elicit screams from his audience. Still, Muscietti largely trusts in the inherent horror that many of his creatures possess and most often uses jump scares merely as a way to amplify the film’s frights, rather than manufacture them.

Writing: 4/5 When watching “It,” one rarely gets the chance to catch one’s breath, as Muscietti’s dark and unsettling compositions are nicely complemented with extremely taut pacing.

Not once does the film seem to drag, as the viewer soon becomes attached to the central group of children, which, in turn, keeps them invested in the children’s individual battles with their respective demons.

And while much of these characters’ appeal can be

attributed to the talented and charismatic cast of child actors, much credit should be given to the film’s tightly constructed and thoroughly entertaining script.

Indeed, the screenplay for “It,” which was inspired by the aforementioned Stephen King novel and co-written by “Beasts of No Nation” director Cary Fukunaga, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE proves to be a deft Bill Skarsgard stars as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in “It,” based on the Stephen King blend of horror and novel of the same name. “It” has received positive reviews and currently holds an 85 humor. percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Although much of “It” certainly resides performance as Bill, the de-fac- Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise, in the realm of the horror to leader of the Losers’ Club whose incredibly creepy pergenre, there are still count- and older brother of Georgie, formance greatly benefits from less moments in the film that Pennywise’s first victim. Bill the actor’s uncanny physicality. provide both comic relief and serves as the emotional center Overall: 4.5/5 backstory that only serve to of the film, and Lieberher is “It” is one of those rare litendear the children to the stellar in bringing a surprising erary adaptations that serves audience even more. amount of depth and empathy as a fitting homage to the It is only in some of the to his character. original source material, while film’s horror sequences that The other standouts among also offering new layers of “It” starts to fall into formula- the child actors are Finn artistic merit and emotional ic and predictable genre trap- Wolfhard as Richie and Sophia depth. Indeed, although “It” pings, especially as it pertains Lillis as Bev. Wolfhard, who has seemingly reinvigorated to the aforementioned overuse is best known for his star- the horror genre, the film’s of jump scares. But, by and ring role in the Netflix series true emotional core lies in its large, “It” proves to be one of “Stranger Things,” brings the central coming of age story. the most well-executed horror foulmouthed Richie to life with By effectively merging nosfilms of the year due to a bril- a charismatic and memorable talgia with horror elements, liantly paced and emotionally performance.

“It” reminds us that although affecting screenplay.

Lillis offers complexity and our childhood fears may always Acting: 5/5 compassion to her role as Bev, be with us, they don’t necessar For anyone who often feels the only female member of the ily define who we are. Instead, the need to criticize child Losers’ Club. Afflicted with a our fears and phobias merely actors, I urge them to see “It,” troubled home life and bullied shape us as we choose to either which may be the single best by her classmates at school, overcome them or be dragged showcase of child ensemble Bev quickly becomes one of down deep into the darkness acting since 1986’s “Stand by the most inspiring and coura- where they reside.

Me.” geous characters in the film.

Jaeden Lieberher delivers Finally, particular praise a truly moving and nuanced should be directed towards

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This allowed them to hear honest accounts of what studying in another country is like and offered them the chance to look at all of the different programs available.

Current exchange students were also at the fair to answer any questions UNI students had about their home universities and home countries.

Elena Rasmussen is a social work major in her senior year at UNI. She completed a semester in Australia and said she would highly recommend studying abroad to any UNI student.

“I loved being in a different culture and meeting new people in different countries,” Rasmussen said. “I also loved traveling a whole bunch while I was there.”

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Students were able to visit tables representing the various programs available to discuss studying abroad through UNI.

From left to right, Thao Luong junior marking major, and Nicole Shuttle, junior accounting and MIS major, both studied abroad in Italy this summer.

Reumina Cufurovic is a senior biology major who also studied abroad in Australia.

“I’d never traveled alone, and it’s really easy to travel within Australia,” Cufurovic said. “I would definitely recommend other people go.

Everything about the experi-

study abroad experience. One of the biggest services offered at the fair was the opportunity for students to apply for or renew their passports, with the help of representatives from the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office.

“We try to do as much as

ence was just different.”

The Study Abroad Fair allowed students to explore their many international learning options. Students who attended the fair could also enter a competition to win a scholarship of $500, $750 or $1000 to be used for their

we can for the students,” Van Zee said. “A lot of our students from UNI have never traveled outside the United States, and some of them have never even left Iowa. So, preparing them and making them feel comfortable is something that we do.”

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This past weekend, the UNI women’s soccer team took the pitch for two important match-ups to complete the bulk of their non-conference schedule. The Panthers managed to walk away with both a win last Friday night and a tie Sunday afternoon to elevate their record to 7-1-1.

Friday night’s game saw the Panthers hit the road to DeKalb, Illinois to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-2-1). UNI struck first in the 33rd minute when freshman forward Johnnie Hill netted the first goal of her collegiate career.

Senior Sarah Brandt added another Panther goal just 11 minutes later, to put UNI up 2-0. Following an early second half goal, Northern Illinois would tie the game in the

77th minute. Facing potential overtime, the Panthers rallied in the final minute of regulation, as Brandt knocked the game winning goal in off a header by sophomore forward Sydney Hayden to secure the 3-2 victory.

Two days later, the purple and gold returned home to the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex in Waterloo to face the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (2-3-2) on Purple Mayhem Day. The Panthers attacked first and took the early lead in the 22nd minute with Brandt securing her fifth goal of the season with an assist from sophomore forward and midfielder player Jamie Althiser.

Unfortunately, that would be the only offense UNI could produce in the game. The Fighting Hawks came out of the halftime break aggressively to knot the game at one

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Kelsey Hansen (18) scans the field for her next move.

a piece and force overtime.

While the Panthers were able to outshoot North Dakota in the two ten minute overtime periods three to one, neither team could get past the others goaltender, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

With the majority of the non-conference schedule behind them, UNI now turns its attention toward Missouri Valley Conference play, where they expect a strong challenge. Early on, their biggest challenge appears to be the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (7-3-0), who sit only three spots behind the Panthers in the latest United Soccer Coaches Midwest Regional Poll at #15.

With a strong offense that has outscored their opponents 33-12, they will present a strong challenge to UNI when they meet in mid-October in Chicago.

Having given up the fewest goals among MVC teams so far this season (5) and netting the second most goals (17) behind Loyola, the Panthers look to make some serious noise among their MVC opponents. UNI will take the pitch this Saturday, September 23 to open up MVC play at home against the Illinois State Redbirds at 1:00pm. Fans can get autographs from their favorite players following the game.

For those who cannot attend, it will be streamed on The Valley on ESPN3.

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Aaron Judge has hit 45 home runs in his rookie season with the New York Yankees.

Undefeated teams in the NFL Judge and Stanton OPINION

DYLAN PADY

Sports Editor

Week two of the NFL season has come to an end. As of right now, the 10 undfeated teams in the NFL include the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Falcons knocked the Green Bay Packers off of that

list after their battle on Sunday night. The Falcons defense bullied Aaron Rodgers long enough to deny him any comeback bid, and Atlanta beat Green Bay 34-24.

The Packers have 13 players suffering from injuries at the moment, but Rodgers did earn his 300th career scoring touchdown pass.

The Detroit Lions took on the New York Giants for Monday night’s game. Matthew Stafford completed 15 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns

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Adrian Clayborn (99) sacks Green Bay’s QB Aaron Rodgers (12)

in their 24-10 victory.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is really beginning to hold their own and kept the Minnesota Vikings to just nine points, while “Big Ben” Roethlisberger achieved 243 yards and two touchdowns in their 26-point victory. Le’Veon Bell had 27 carries for 87 Yards but no touchdowns. Pittsburgh scored two touchdowns in the first two quarters, and kicked four field goals in the second half of the game to finish off Minnesota.

For week three, the only undefeated matchup will feature the Falcons and the Lions. As a (defeated) Chicago Bears fan, I would like to see Atlanta take this one because Detroit is leading the NFC North, and I want their perfect season tarnished early.

As for the Bears, they will be hosting the Steelers in Chicago.

If you have been actively watching the NFL this season you will understand why I’m already dreading this game. Bear down, though!

JERRIUS CAMPBELL

Sports Writer

As the MLB season comes to a close, two outstanding home run hitters are still chasing history.

With only five games left in the regular season, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has hit 44 home runs, making him and the now-retired Mark McGuire the only two rookies to ever hit over 40 home runs. Could Judge pass McGuire’s record of 49 home runs as a rookie with only five games to go?

Judge smashed his 30th home run in July, breaking New York legend Joe DiMaggio’s Yankee team all-time rookie home run record earlier in the season.

The Miami Marlins do not seem to be in the hunt for October play. However, they still may have one of

the best home run hitters in the MLB today. Giancarlo Stanton has been a star for the Marlins for several seasons, and this may have been his best season yet.

In his last 19 games, Stanton seemed to be struggling, with a batting average of only .147.

Monday night’s game against the New York Mets seemed to reverse the trend for Stanton. Stanton hit a bomb that landed 455 feet into deep center field, marking his 55th home run for the season.

Stanton’s 55 home runs are the most home runs anyone has hit in a single season in the last 10 seasons. The last player to hit more than 55 home runs was Ryan Howard in 2007 with 58 home runs.

Players going for record breaking plays makes for an exciting season and has sure made for an exciting 2017 MLB season.

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