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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

End of union rights discussed NICK FISHER

Executive Editor

Artist Mark Dion lectures on campus and provides an artist’s insight.

CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 4

STUDY ABROAD Student reflects on experience studying in Australia.

OPINION PAGE 3

MBB Men’s basketball strikes back against Drake, winning 71-63.

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If university faculty lose their right to collectively bargain over health care, wages, working conditions and other benefits, students will bear the brunt of the impact.

That was the argument made Friday at the United Faculty’s Call to Action Meeting that took place in the Lang Hall Auditorium. Nearly 80 people — largely faculty — attended the meeting. Several students, Democratic lawmakers and UNI administrators were also present.

“This is the crucial moment in the history of our university,” said Joe Gorton, president of United Faculty (UF), UNI’s faculty union.

“The loss of our contractual protections could enable current and future administrations to impose unilateral decisions in a multitude of areas,” Gorton said in a press release forwarded to the Northern Iowan.

The release said future administrations could gain autonomy to reduce salaries, do away with evaluations (student assessments, evaluations for promotion, etc.) and lay off faculty with no avenues for the layoffs to be challenged.

Friday’s meeting was called

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Joe Gorton, president of United Faculty, started off the meeting that occurred Friday, Jan. 27. He emphasized that this was a “crucial moment” at the university and that a multitude of issues could arise from changes that could be made to collective bargaining rights for public employees.

in response to reports of the Republican majority state legislature considering extensive changes to collective bargaining rights for public employees currently outlined in chapter 20 of the Iowa Code — this includes university professors.

Changes reportedly being considered could mean that the faculty union would lose rights to negotiate contracts and disputes as they currently do — the administration and the union are contractually obligated to meet.

The current agreement has been in place for 42 years.

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that claim by pointing to a bill introduced a couple weeks ago by state Senator Brad Zaun, R-Urbandale, which seeks to eliminate tenure.

Jerry Soneson, department head of Philosophy and World Religions, said tenure is essential to retaining and attracting good professors.

He said the department is currently searching for a new professor. Each of the three finalists, he said, asked questions directly related to the tenure process.

Marathon executive board member Daniel Vorwerk, this is because the annual event has gotten so large over the past five years.

While the basement housed the dance floor, the main floor featured a photo booth, Scratch cupcakes, Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Bull – the event’s official sponsor – for those needing a little energy boost from all the dancing. In addition, tables and chairs were set up on the second floor for poker.

Greta Kos, also an executive board member, stressed that although dancing and having a good time was a great incentive for students to attend, the real reason behind the event was to raise money for Dance Marathon, which goes straight to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.

All students who attended paid a $5 admission at the door.

Dressing up ‘For the Kids’ SHELBY WELSCH

Attendees of the Dance Marathon Black Tie Affair pose with “FTK” letters (representing “For The Kids”). The Black Tie Affair is one of many DM events leading up to the Big Event.

Becky Hawbaker, vice president of UF, said the union and the administration meet regularly to discuss faculty issues.

“I’m not kidding myself.

They’re not meeting with us because they’re nice, although they are very supportive,” Hawbaker said. “They’re meeting with us because it’s ‘contract maintenance’ […]

Without that contract, as nice as they are, they don’t have to choose to meet with us.”

Those who spoke characterized the potential bill as symptom of a larger attack on higher education; they supported

Students danced like it was their high school prom at Dance Marathon’s fifth annual Black Tie Affair, held at the Wesley Foundation on Thursday, Jan. 26. Due to the event’s significantly high turnout, all three levels of the Wesley Foundation had to be utilized.

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Road by Rider closed for safety JANUARY 30, 2017

ANGELENE ENKE Staff Writer

The corner of Ohio Street and 27th Street was a popular place for drivers to cut time and distance until this past fall. These streets—near Rider hall and the GBPAC— have been blocked off since the fall allowing students to walk more safely on campus as vehicles must now stick to the main roads.

Mike Zwanziger, director of the Physical Plant, explains the reasoning behind the blockade on Ohio Street and 27th Street.

“The focus is pedestrian safety and then pedestrian friendliness for walking around campus so you’re not dodging cars,” Zwanziger said.

Last fall, a facility planning advising committee accepted the recommendation to bring in barricades blocking off part of Ohio Street and part of 27th Street.

The street closure eliminated traffic to four crosswalks and reduced traffic to three

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“One thing that would happen if we lost our ability to collectively bargain is the possibility that we would eventually lose tenure,” Soneson said. “If we lost tenure, we would lose excellent faculty.” This includes the loss of current faculty as well as the ability to attract new, qualified professors, he added.

“This is every bit as important for our students as

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others. Traffic studies conducted by UNI showed that the road had no real purpose and was used more as cut through for traffic.

“Coming off Hudson Road, people are coming down 27th Street, and if you would stand and watch traffic, you would see that they are not turning in one of the parking lots; they just cut through,” Zwanziger points out.

Joe Tyler, Associate Director of Public Safety, explained that the overall long term plan is to extend the Gilchrist A Lot to the west.

According to Zwanziger, having more parking spaces close to central campus could be more of a benefit than having a through street.

Ruby Johnson, a sophomore deciding major, thinks construction would be a great idea.

“If they think that’s an improvement, go for it. I think construction is an overall positive thing for a university to do,” Johnson said.

Tameron McGurren-Leal, a freshman business and

finance major, feels that closing the road would be convenient for students but might make things more congested for traffic.

“I think of it as a convenience when I’m walking, but I feel like it’s congesting everything when it comes to driving,” McGurren-Leal said. “It’s also convenient for those who walk with their heads down, texting, or not paying attention.”

According to Zwanziger, the corner of Ohio Street and 27th Street is where many students cross to get to classes.

By eliminating traffic to four crosswalks and reducing the amount of traffic to another three, Zwanziger believes that it has helped the safety of all of those involved.

Zwanziger also said they are also looking for options to improve safety along 23rd Street as well.

According to Zwanziger, the impacts of Ohio Street and 27th Street will help decide how to approach different options with other streets on or near campus in the future.

The facility planning advising committee is also working with the Gallagher Bluedorn Per for m i ng Arts Center and Russell Hall because they will have events that IRIS FRASHER/Northern Iowan people will The corner of Ohio Street and 27th Street was closed need to get to. this past fall in an effort to increase pedestrian safety.

Having the road closed will allow buses cars as I’m walking.” to unload without having to For Zwanziger, the whole worry about vehicles trying to project is about pedestrian cut through that street. safety. “It’s kind of one of those Hannah Sealock, a fresh- things where you think about man vocal performance major, dealing with a couple extra likes having the road closed minutes in a car and weighing off. that against the safety value “I actually do like the road you get by not having that closed because I cross the road open. I think the pedesroad to get to Russell all the trians should win out on that.” time, so it’s really nice not According to Zwanziger, to have cars driving through this stage is just a test to there,” Sealock said. “The see how less traffic improves GBPAC walk is better, too. I pedestrian safety. The Physical never drive through campus; I Plant does not have any curalways walk so it’s more con- rent plans for construction in venient to not have to wait for the area.

it is for faculty,” Soneson said.

Zaun told the Des Moines Register that the bill would establish “acceptable grounds for termination of employment of any member of the faculty.”

Gorton and others have said Zaun demonstrates a misunderstanding of tenure.

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) defines tenure as “an indefinite appointment that can be terminated only for cause or under extraordinary circumstances such as finan-

cial exigency and program discontinuation.”

State Rep. Greg Forristall, R-Macedonia, told the Register that collective bargaining reform is being weighed in order to “give taxpayers a place at the table.”

He said the reform could protect against taxes being increased “willy-nilly every time there’s a demand from collective bargaining.”

Jennifer Schmid, executive director for AAUP, worked in Wisconsin when public employees there were stripped of their bargaining rights. She detailed how public universities responded.

“We’ve seen it’s not been a money saver in higher education,” Schmid said.

She said the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a prominent research university, had to pay $9 million, on top of salary packages, to keep 30 faculty members who were considering leaving.

Schmid said although institutions like UW-Madison had the financial means to keep faculty from jumping ship, others did not.

“What they saw with the four-year comprehensives, there’s 12 of those in Wisconsin, those institutions were just losing faculty— they didn’t have the resources to keep them,” Schmid said.

“This ultimately is affecting the quality of education there.

When you’re talking about a four-year comprehensive institution, if you start losing one or two faculty from a program you’re talking about certain courses or specialties not being offered anymore.”

She went on to say that this can mean B.A.-seekers may not be able to get their degree in four years. She said certain majors in STEM fields at the University of Wisconsin were taking, on average, six to seven years to complete their B.A. because

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of faculty attrition.

“That is just an untenable situation,” Schmid said.

Students detailed positive experiences with professors at UNI, and expressed concern that the loss of bargaining rights could mean the loss of high-caliber professors.

“I want to personally advocate for faculty as a student leader who is consistently empowered by faculty,” said Maggie Miller, chief justice for Northern Iowa Student Government’s Supreme Court.

“Thank you for all the countless hours spent caring for students,” Miller said.

Other students said if the quality of education at UNI is impacted it would directly affect students from Iowa, and in particular, rural Iowa.

Iowans accounted for 89 percent of UNI’s undergraduates in the fall of 2015 according to College Portraits.

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SWS column: case of the winter ‘blahs’

It’s the middle of winter and it seems everyone’s feeling a little down. We’re irritable, restless and lacking energy this time of year.

What’s the deal? The winter blahs, or “cabin fever” is a seasonal feeling that is brought on by chilly, dark winter days.

It is known to make people feel extra tired or sad and unfortunately, it can last until springtime.

But hey! Don’t give up yet.

There are many ways to avoid “cabin fever” and the unhappiness that comes with it. Here are some tips to keep your energy up for the remainder of winter.

short and the nights are long, it’s best to get outside as much as possible. The more sunlight and fresh air you get, the better. If you work inside all day and don’t have time to be outside, try light therapy or take a trip with UNI Outdoors! To learn more or register, visit WRC 174 or go to uni.edu/recreation/outdoor_recreation.

Upcoming trip dates with UNI Outdoors

sists of an intricate canyon system that features an abundance of high sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls and natural bridges. The multitude of sandstone and cliff-lines has helped this area become one of the world’s top rock climbing destinations.

This location has opportunities for all climbing levels so we encourage you to “climb” aboard for the journey.

Backpacking Buffalo River: April 13 – 19 Enjoy backpacking and hiking in one of the most pristine outdoor recreation areas in Arkansas. We will backpack in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and see some of the most glorious waterfalls the area has to offer. The scenery will be breathtaking!

No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. We will spend one night camping on the trail, and two days backpacking along bluffs, waterfalls and the scenic Buffalo River.

Maintain your schedule.

Sticking with your normal daily activities will prevent a stress overload and keep your sleep schedule regular. Since the winter days are darker and colder, there is temptation to hibernate. It’s best to keep doing what you always do. Creating short to-do lists will make your schedule less rigid and leave room for fun, spontaneous activities!

Climbing Horseshoe Canyon Ranch: March 23 – 29 Come with us to the oneof-a-kind Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northern Arkansas!

Horseshoe Canyon has over 300 climbing routes along with some world-class bouldering. On top of the superb climbing, you will also have a unique experience with the horses, goats and potbelly pigs that roam free. Don’t forget to bring your discs for disc golf ! All skill levels welcome.

Soak up the sun.

Our bodies instinctively crave natural sunlight. It provides Vitamin D, which boosts our immune system, improves our mood and increases energy levels. When the days are

Red River Climbing: March 30 – April 2 Join UNI Outdoors for an epic climbing adventure to “the Red.” Located in Kentucky, the Red River Gorge Geological Area con-

Get moving. Exercising regularly will help you to better manage mental stress, enhance your memory and keep you actively busy during the day. Visiting the WRC for the fitness area, basketball and racquetball courts, and the pool will no doubt help

Editor’s note: Kirby Davis studied abroad at the University of Newcastle in Australia for the entirety of last semester.

Study Abroad. Many people know the concept, but some have no idea what it fully entails. Did you know a study abroad adventure could last for anywhere from a few weeks to about five months or even a full year (academic and calendar)?

Throughout the length of time many students not only attend classes but also travel to see various sights. Having the opportunity to travel is one of the benefits of going on a semester abroad. Study abroad is not only an amazing opportunity for you to gain knowledge and experience the world but also to help you to grow as a person and find yourself.

As with anything in life there are bound to be some bumps along the road—but it’s not the end of the world.

(Don’t worry chicken little, the sky is not falling.) These bumps and struggles just help us to grow as an individual and get you thinking about life.

I know it sounds cliché but it’s actually true. If you’re like me, one of the first times

you really begin to think about life is when you’re getting up at 4:45 a.m. to catch a train at 5:45 a.m. to be at another campus in another city for an 8 a.m. class.

As you walk across campus in the pitch dark to find the train station and board the train, you think about what you’re doing. I don’t mean you think about where you’re walking, I mean you think about what you’re doing in a foreign country for five months without friends or family; you feel like you’re on your own.

It’s moments like that when things really start to fall into perspective and you see what you truly want and if something is worth the time and stress. For me, that train ride to class (which was an hour and a half) wasn’t worth the stress. I had started this journey to explore and experience new things, not to be so stressed out that I didn’t have a good time.

Sure, I ended up not taking the classes that I had planned to, but the classes I ended up taking I actually loved. They allowed me to find a part of myself that I didn’t know was there very much. I took a photomedia

course that not only showed me that I had a love of photography, but also helped me to create a strong bond with one of my roommates.

That might have been the first time I really started to change perspectives on where I was going with my life, but it wasn’t the last. It was a cool spring day when I made my way to Newcastle Beach and spent the day taking photos and sitting on the beach.

As the day was coming to a close and the sky was turning into a pastel mix of pink, blue and purple I realized that everything was going to be fine. Overlooking the ocean and listening to the calm roar of the waves, I was finally at peace. I was at peace with the fact of being so far from home and not exactly having a clear path of where things were going or if I was going to end up with the job that I so desperately wanted.

Needless to say, one of the key things that I had learned was that the bumps in the road always have a way of turning out to be something great. It’s like the old saying, “When one door closes another one opens.” You just

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Student Wellness Services (SWS) shares tips to fight the winter blues. Get outside as much as possible for a healthy dose of sunlight — Vitamin D boosts our immune system and improves mood, says SWS.

fight off the winter blahs. A great way to spice up your everyday workout is to take a fitness class at the WRC. They offer fun alternatives to the treadmill with classes like Zumba, Aqua Power and Yoga Synergy. A Fit Class Pass gives you access to any fitness classes you want throughout the school year for only $50.Visit WRC 101 or uni.edu/recreation/fitness to register!

If you are experiencing more severe symptoms, such as loss of interest, unusual sleep patterns or strong crav-

ings, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this case, you may want to visit a professional counselor.

The UNI Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 319-273-2676 (for after hours, press 2 after the prompt).

For more mental health information, visit uni.edu/ mentalhealth.

-Grace McNamara, Social Media/Marketing Assistant at UNI Student Wellness Services

Student remembers study abroad journey

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Student Kirby Davis studied abroad at the University of Newcastle in Australia for the entirety of last semester. Davis discovered a passion for photography, and snapped this photo of a friendly kangaroo.

have to be brave enough to let that door shut and wait for one to open.

So, if studying abroad is one of your dreams then I say go for it. The Gilman Scholarship helped my dreams to become a reality and they can help you too.

After you take that leap and are walking to the plane, you’re a little jittery.

You know it’s going to be fine, or at least you hope it will. You’re excited but also scared. This is all normal

because what lies ahead of you is the experience of a lifetime that includes meeting new friends, seeing amazing places and taking interesting classes. Being away from your friends and family for five months is bound to be a little scary, but that shouldn’t stop you.

There’s an old saying: “If you never try then you’ll never know,” so try. Explore and experience the world and allow yourself to see everything in new light.

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CONCERT REVIEW

PMJ works wonders at GBPAC CLINTON OLSASKY

Campus Life Editor

Regardless of your personal religious beliefs (or lack thereof), it is an undeniable fact that a miracle occurred this past Thursday, Jan. 26, when Postmodern Jukebox took the stage at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). And that is because anyone who is able to make the song stylings of Miley Cyrus not only palatable but fully enjoyable deserves to be labeled a miracle worker.

Postmodern Jukebox, which was officially founded by arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee in 2011, is a musical collective of rotating members that specializes in performing modern pop songs with an old school twist – typically by infusing each song with a vintage sound inspired by such genres as jazz and swing. The group has acquired a substantial online presence by frequent-

ly uploading new re-workings of popular songs on YouTube.

And as it turns out, their stage presence is just as impressive as their online presence.

Indeed, there was a palpable buzz in the air as the members of Postmodern Jukebox took the stage on Thursday night shortly after 7 p.m. with the iconic opening notes of Europe’s “Final Countdown” reverberating throughout the GBPAC’s Great Hall with a jazz-inspired sound.

Bathed in blue light, the stage was adorned with only a giant curtain and the band’s various instruments. Little else was needed for what would be nearly two hours of some of the most original, rousing and technically sound musical compositions one is likely to find at any live performance.

Among the numerous highlights of the night was singer Robyn Adele

Anderson’s stirring take on Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song “Call Me Maybe,” which was transformed into a ragtime melody accentuated with piano and banjo and punctuated by an otherworldly tap dance routine by dancer Anissa Lee. *NSYNC’s hit song “Bye Bye Bye” underwent an altogether different – but equally extraordinary – transformation as Anderson and fellow singers Dani Armstrong and Brielle Von Hugel transported the song back into the 1960s with a surf rock vibe aided by backing guitar riffs.

One of the most memorable performances of the night was a jazz-infused reimagining of Guns N’ Roses’ hard rock classic “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” performed by singer Casey Abrams – a longhaired Jesus look-alike whose voice was just as godly as his appearance. Capitalizing on the jazz-heavy instruments backing him – namely, trombone and clarinet – Abrams

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Viral pop sensation Postmodern Jukebox performed at the GBPAC Thursday, Jan. 26. Pictured (from left to right) are singers Robyn Adele Anderson, Brielle Von Hugel and Dani Armstrong.

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“The Black Tie Affair is about having fun with fellow Panthers while spreading awareness for pediatric illness,” Kos said. “It is a fun event for people who are not sure about Dance Marathon or want to support but are unable to attend the Big Event that will take place on March 4.”

Kos also said that this event is one of the biggest fundraisers Dance Marathon hosts at UNI. According to Kos, it all started back in 2013 when the idea of a “prom for college students” was proposed, the executive board ran with it and the

event turned out to be very successful.

“It was a hit, and every year it gets bigger and bigger!” Kos said. “Other Dance Marathon programs across the country have used this idea and look to UNI for encouragement.”

Kos believes that this year, it was especially a “hit” because of the extra social media advertising, the return of the poker table and how effectively the all-committee volunteers executed the event.

Vorwerk noted how the event also served as a break from school and work.

Vorwerk also said he would encourage anybody to attend next year, regardless of whether they are involved

with Dance Marathon or not.

“College can be challenging and far too often we forget to take a break and enjoy life a bit,” Vorwerk said.

“This event gives everybody the chance to spend a night having fun dancing and allows them the chance to forget about the stress of school for a bit.”

Dance Marathon morale captain Mariah Staebell shared how great of a time she had at the event. She agreed with Kos about how much the event’s turnout was impact by heavily advertising ahead of time.

“People were all over the place having an awesome time, although I was mostly on the dance floor myself,”

led the audience in an impromptu scat singalong before tearing his jacket off as Lee returned to the stage for a tap dance routine that would make Fred Astaire rethink his career plans.

Suffice it to say that there were just too many other memorable moments in the show to count. Whether it was Armstrong’s sultry recital of Britney Spears’ “Toxic,” Von Hugel’s 1960s Motown reworking of Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” or Abram’s banjo-led bluegrass interpretation of Fountain of Wayne’s “Stacy’s KIM REED/GBPAC Mom,” Postmodern Jukebox succeeded in Postmodern Jukebox member Casey delivering hit after Abrams sang and played string bass at the GBPAC Thursday night. (rearranged) hit. in the GBPAC’s Great Hall Even the mashups that would have seemed that night ultimately culmiquestionable on paper were nated in a thunderous standexecuted so well that their ing ovation at the close of sheer audacity made the per- the show.

Fortunately, Postmodern formances that much more powerful. Take, for exam- Jukebox must have been feelple, Mario Jose’s rendition ing generous Thursday night, of Celine Dion’s “My Heart as Jose returned to the stage Will Go On” of “Titanic” for an encore performance of fame, which was reworked Radiohead’s “Creep,” executinto a 1950s doo-wop song ed as an impassioned soul-inin the same vein of leg- fused ballad. During this last endary singer Jackie Wilson. song, the stage was flooded Powered by Jose’s outra- in purple and gold lights – geous vocal range, the famil- presumably to reflect UNI’s iar lyrics of Dion’s song and school colors.

Postmodern Jukebox’s the daringly vintage musical backing coalesced into a show Thursday night was wholly unique musical com- a welcome change – both position that was unlike any musically and artistically.

Not only did the group push other.

Throughout the night, the boundaries of musical Jose also served as the show’s composition through a seamemcee by introducing each less blending of vintage and song and incorporating some retro sounds with modern humor in his hosting duties. pop music sensibilities, but The natural rapport built up they also delivered a truly

by Jose and his fellow band unforgettable live music members with the audience experience.

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Attendees at Dance Marathon’s fifth annual Black Tie Affair dance at the Wesley Foundation. Red Bull, the event’s official sponsor, provided free energy drinks.

Staebell said. “But I was very pleased with how it went and

everyone did a great job of promoting the event!”

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A loving madness of nature & art SYDNEY HAUER Staff Writer

The Kamerick Art Building’s auditorium was packed with students Thursday night as visual and conceptual artist Mark Dion gave a presentation about his work and career. Dion was brought to UNI as part of the Meryl Norton Hearst lecture series.

“My work is really about looking at the culture of nature – so the ideas of how we’ve evolved our concept of what the natural world is, what our obligations to it are [and] how that has changed as society changes,” Dion said. “I am looking at my work as a kind of consideration of the social construction of nature, but through visual culture and through material culture.”

The Hearst lecture series allows different departments at UNI to bring in more wellknown speakers and artists.

Dion’s work is sculptural in nature and incorporates the methods of different scientific disciplines, such as archaeology.

In addition to giving the presentation on Thursday,

Dion also worked with printmaking students and faculty on Friday to make a screen print and a lithograph from some of Dion’s original drawings.

In his lecture on Thursday, Dion talked about many of the works that he has done over the years in a variety of countries such as Italy, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom. Many of the projects involved some kind of archaeological digs and collecting and exhibiting found objects.

“I wanted to bring in Mark because he is one of the artists who has influenced me most over the years. His projects are complex and engaging, both visually and conceptually,” said Noah Doely, assistant professor in UNI’s art department. Doely was instrumental in bringing Dion to campus.

“Noah invited me and I was very happy to receive the invitation,” Dion said. “I remember from when I was a student how important it was to see other artists and be exposed to other kinds of practices.”

Dion’s work encompasses numerous site-specific and research-based projects.

One of his notable works

is “Neukom Vivarium,” a mixed-media installation work in the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington that features a 60-foot tree that fell down outside of Seattle. The tree is currently housed inside a greenhouse, which holds its own ecosystem. The greenhouse replicates the forest’s environment, and visitors are given a field guide and magnifying glasses in order to take a closer look.

Many of his other works use birds as their subject matter. Dion described himself as a passionate bird watcher, saying, “It’s a way an ambitious systematic person can deal with the natural world.

“I think birds are a great indicator species,” Dion continued. “The health of bird populations tells us a lot about the health of the planet in general, and there’s a long artistic tradition of artists looking at birds and using birds. And that includes everyone from Joseph Cornell to Audubon, and so I feel very much like a part of that tradition.”

Caitlin Mary Margarett, a senior performance art and art history major, was in attendance at Dion’s presen-

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Visual and conceptual artist Mark Dion gave a presentation at the Kamerick Art Building on Thursday. Dion worked with printmaking students and faculty the following day.

tation Thursday night.

“To become more acquainted with his work as a student is really exciting because to see his images and hear the process of such intensive, research-based, site-specific work really illuminates not only the labor, but the loving madness of that scale of projects,” Margarett said.

“It makes it all that much more interesting, especially since many of the themes he addresses in his work are more relevant than ever.”

“I think the most important thing that one must do is be incredibly diligent and active-

ly pursue one’s profession,” Dion said. “The art world is an insanely competitive place.

It’s extremely difficult, so you have to throw yourself at it with that kind of energy and commitment. You have to be all in. There is no sitting on the fence.”

Dion also praised the welcoming environment he found while visiting UNI. “This has been a […] great opportunity for me,” Dion said. “The school has been really wonderful, and the students I’ve been working with […] are fantastic and dedicated.”

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Men’s basketball mounts five straight wins DYLAN PADY

Sports Editor

On Saturday, January 28, the UNI men’s basketball team traveled to Des Moines to take on the Drake University Bulldogs.

The game started around 1:05 p.m. within the Knapp Center and by the end of the day, the Panthers would return to Cedar Falls with a 71-63 victory in the books.

This victory would increase the Panther’s record to 10-11 on the regular season, 2-6 while playing on the road and would even out their Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standing at 5-5. The team has now won five games in a row after coming off a tough seven game losing streak in early January.

During the first half of the game, UNI had a higher shooting percentage

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Klint Carlson (2) bodies his way up and over two Evansville defenders.

This season, Carlson has recorded 175 total points, 103 rebounds and 45 assists. (He is currently averaging 8.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG and 2.1 APG.)

than Drake from anywhere on the court. The Panthers would head to the halftime break shooting 42.3 percent from the field, 10 percent from downtown and 100 percent from the charity stripe after making their two free throws of the half.

During the second half of the game, the only missed baskets Klint Carlson had were at the free throw line.

Besides going 1-4 at the stripe, Carlson finished the half shooting 3-3 from the field and two of those shots came from deep three-point territory.

The second half also featured Jeremy Morgan, who made 8-10 of his free throws and Bennet Koch who shot 4-4 off inside layups and mid-range jump shots. Koch knocked down his only free throw attempt when he was fouled during his drive to the basket.

After Koch made his layup and recorded the “and one” free throw, the Panthers would lead 61-50 with just three minutes left to play in the second half.

Morgan had the final free throws of the night and would increase their lead to 71-61 before Graham Woodward from Drake made a quick bucket from the field to cut the Panther lead to single digits. UNI would still emerge victorious, holding on to the ball and letting the clock run down as the final seconds ticked away.

The team’s next contest will be on the road against Illinois State on Wednesday, followed by a home game against Indiana State this Saturday. The Panthers have eight regular season games left until the State Farm MVC Tournament takes place in early March.

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Women’s win streak comes to an end at home BRENNAN WHISLER Sports Writer

The Northern Iowa women’s basketball team saw their 11-game win streak slip away Friday night as they lost to the Drake Bulldogs 79-88 in double overtime. It was both teams’ first experience with playing in overtime this season.

With the recent victory,

Drake is now the number one team in the Missouri Valley and are also on a 10-game winning streak. Drake will now be the favorite to win the regular season championship, as they have beat everyone in the Valley once. Except for UNI and Wichita State, the closest game has been 14 points.

Both teams started the contest playing sloppy offense mixed with tight defense.

With lots of turnovers and plenty of bad shot selections, Drake got a slight edge and led UNI 17-14 after the first quarter.

The second quarter saw both teams slow down and move the ball in what created an interesting second quarter where UNI clawed to within one at the half, 32-31.

Sophomore Ellie Herzberg was able to give UNI their

first lead four minutes into the second half with a three point shot to put UNI up 36-34.

The rest of regulation was a back and forth affair which resulted in 59-59 score heading into overtime. The overtimes continued what the regulation ended with, until Drake had a solid lead with only a minute left to play.

The big performers of the night were Herzberg

and senior Madison Weekly.

Herzberg put in 27 points and five assists in 40 minutes of playing time, or a full regulation game, off the bench.

Weekly dominated the stat line with 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block. She played all but one minute of the 50 minute game. The two teams rematch on Feb. 24 in Des Moines.

Venus vs Serena and Roger vs Rafael OPINION

BRENNAN WHISLER

Sports Writer

Tennis news this week looks like something ripped straight from the headlines a decade ago. Venus and Serena Williams headline the women’s Australian Open championship while Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the male counterparts.

While many people don’t know a lot about tennis, most individuals will recognize these names. It’s a unique position to be in, as none of them are the number one seed and except for Serena, none are a top five player.

Nadal is the youngest player left at age 30, Federer and Serena are both 35 and Venus is the elder at 36. In an era where 30 is seen as over the hill, these four players contin-

ue to improve their game.

The Saturday match saw the family feud continue as the Williams sisters faced each other in a ninth Grand Slam final and for the seventh time Serena won, beating her big sister 6-4, 6-4. (Grand slams, or majors, are Wimbledon, French Open, US Open and Australian Open.)

It followed the standard Serena script as she overpowered her opponent.

It’s her 23rd Grand slam win which is second all-time, behind Margret Court (24), and first in the Open Era. It was the oldest matchup in a women’s major final, as Serena is now the oldest major winner.

Chances are if you only know one male tennis star, he played Sunday. Federer, who leads the men with 17 major

wins, played Nadal, who is tied at second with 15. Both men took the last part of last season to rest and come back from injuries and it seems to have.

Nadal who came in leading the rivalry 23-11, 7-2 in major finals, was hoping to overpower the fluidness of the Swiss man. Federer would come out on top of this modern day classic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

It was his third five setter of the tournament, which was a first. He also had to come back from a 1-3 deficit to win the fifth set. It’s his fifth Australian Open title and his first major win since 2010.

He is the second oldest man to win, two years behind Ken Rosewall at 37. In 2017, it might not be a young man’s game anymore.

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Serena Williams holds up her trophy after defeating her sister, Venus Williams, in the women’s singles finals in Melbourne, Australia.

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Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (01/30/17).

Experiment with new concepts, cultures and views this year.

Teamwork propels a shared dream. One door closes and another opens in a partnership this February, before a lucrative phase erupts. Make personal changes next September, before falling in love (again). Collaborate with all your heart.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7 -- A work challenge takes focus. Take charge to grab an opportunity. Team up with a genius for a creative partnership.

Discuss future options.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 -- Peace and quiet soothe your spirit. Productivity behind closed doors satisfies. An idealist needs to be held to the facts; no excuses. Romance blossoms through communication.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 -- Discuss numbers with your partner. Keep accounts and books current. Share your concerns and support each other to reach goals. Someone’s saying nice things about you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 -- Friends are especially helpful. Set goals high, and ask for support. More is possible now. Don’t be intimidated. Invest in your own dreams. Practice makes perfect.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 -- You don’t have to do everything by yourself; delegate! Find tasks that you can give away. Make and receive promises. Schedule team actions and strengthen infrastructure.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8 -- Travel to discover a locale you’ve been studying. Choose your path carefully. Be careful and thorough to advance. Upgrade a communications device to increase security.

Across 1 Song of praise 6 Madagascar primate 11 “Norma __” 14 Fiber-__ cable 15 Last Olds model 16 Make a decision 17 Massachusetts witch trial town 18 Frenzied 19 Speedometer reading: Abbr.

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Fulfill promises you’ve made, with attention to detail. Discuss dreams. Nurture your health and happiness.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 -- You have a secret source of power. Draw upon hidden resources. Invest in your business, and aim for excellence.

It’s a good time to sell.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 -- Domestic com-

54 Pastoral poem 55 Request for the latest update 58 Cozy cat seat 59 Kind of Boy Scout badge 61 Ancient region of Asia Minor 63 “Lux” composer Brian 64 Tylenol alternative 65 “Filthy” moolah 66 “Sure thing” 67 Eight plus one, to aviators 68 Disdainful grin Down 1 Places to buy stamps: Abbr.

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Cook up something scrumptious.

Inspiration hits when you least expect. Follow a hunch. You can realize a dream.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 -- Write and refine your thesis. You don’t have to start from scratch. Look at things from a different angle. Share your new view of an old story.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 -- Write down your dreams, stick to the budget and believe in your team. Provide a spiritual component. This idea could really grow into a profit-

21 There’s __ in “team” 23 Bully’s threat ender 24 “Breaking Bad” channel 26 Palm starch 29 “Later, bro” 30 X, to Cato 32 Update factory machinery 36 “Toodles!”

37 GOP fundraising org.

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able venture.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 -- Explore options, and choose. Go for what you want. Consider the consequences before acting; all is not in view.

Adapt as you go. Accept divine inspiration.

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