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Gartman and Andersen say farewell to a year as NISG president and vp.

Columnist Boisen’s traditions challenge is coming to an end, will he complete it?

Columnist Dengler picks a team to win the NBA through elimination process.

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Union rooftop causes concern AMBER ROUSE

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Students walking across Maucker Union’s rooftop may have noticed some uneasy square pavers when entering the building through the double doors by the Center for Multicultural Education entrance.

Some of these square pavers are minutely loose. However, there are a few that cave in at the slightest touch. Mike Zwanziger, director of the physical plant, explained why the pavers were loose in an email correspondence.

The pavers, which were installed about 20 years ago, are supported by pedestals at each corner, according to Zwanziger.

But neither the pedestals nor the pavers are permanently attached

to the structure of Maucker Union for the building’s safety.

“Attaching the pedestals to the structure would create hundreds of penetrations and leak opportunities,” Zwanziger said.

“Connecting them to the pavers limits access to the roof to clear drain clogs or make repairs to the roof when a leak does occur.”

In order to fix parts of the rooftop, Zwanziger said the areas are “being addressed.”

The physical plant isn’t the only authority addressing these issues though. Lisa Kratz, director of Maucker Union, said she and the Facilities Planning staff are currently hashing out a plan for a more comprehensive solution to be worked on over the summer.

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A student stands on top of Maucker Union where pavement squares appear to cave in.

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Renae Beard, incoming vice president, and Katie Evans, incoming president, embrace happily during their campaign.

Between a web of meetings, greetings and general leadings, incoming president, Katie Evans, and incoming vice president, Renae Beard, sat down with the Northern Iowan to discuss their new positions, goals for their administration and apiary, among other topics.

Evans, a senior political science major, and Beard, a firstyear grad student of the women’s and gender studies program, won the office despite being behind after the first round of voting. They managed to beat the opposing ticket — Jared Heitz and Tanner Bernhard — after a weeklong run-off campaign.

“I think [there are] areas [of campus] that can continue to be improved upon,” Beard said.

“Definitely, we’re not coming in with any significantly [more] revolutionary ideas than what anyone else has ever had. We are just hoping to build on them further and offer a new perspective and try them.”

Evans and Beard had met in a shared honors class, and then spent time together in a short play. It was after Evans approached Beard to work on her campaign that the two made the decision to run just a few weeks before campaigning officially began.

“We decided we’d make a good team — being a grad and undergraduate ticket — and here we are!” Beard said.

The duo is the first female student body president and vice president to serve the university since 1997.

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Companionship for the elderly ABBI COBB

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UNI’s Service & Leadership Council teamed up with St. Stephen Catholic Student Center for National Volunteer Week on Monday at the Adopt a Grandparent program.

Students met in the lobby of St. Stephen at 3p.m. and carpooled to Cedar Falls Healthcare Center where they spent time conversing, playing card games and coloring pictures with both temporary and permanent residents of the nursing home.

“I think sometimes the elderly, especially in nursing homes, just get completely overlooked and don’t get cared for,” said Emily Knuth, sophomore leisure, youth and human services major.

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April 13 marked the last day in office for Northern Iowa Student Government President Kevin Gartman and Vice President Paul Andersen.

As Gartman and Andersen pass on the torch to Katie Evans and Renae Beard, who took office April 15, the pair sat down with the Northern Iowan and reflected on their time as two of the most prominent student leaders on the University of Northern Iowa’s campus.

Some of the accomplishments the two have completed include: initiating Panther Fridays, a bike rental program for students, creating and finishing an NISG website and getting the NISG name out there for students who are unaware of what NISG does.

“It was kind of crazy, really, to think about how fast the year has gone,” Gartman said. “To think that it’s been a full year, that’s sort of our first start of goodbyes.”

At the last NISG meeting of the semester, held April 8, senate members received awards for their service and reminisced about the school year.

“Pretty much every senator had really great things to say, not only about our cabinet, but the work that they’ve done,” Andersen said. “I don’t think we could have had a better group to work with, a better cabinet to work with.”

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Evans said that her propensity for political endeavors was the central reason for her interest in running for office. This political interest comes from being raised in a household of two high school teachers who encouraged their children to “discuss politics over the dinner table.”

This natural passion and the pursuit of that passion is what made choosing their respective roles so easy.

“It was kind of natural that Katie was going to be president. She has such a strong background in political science, and this is something that she is really passionate about,” Beard said.

Beard said that the outreach to external constituencies, which accompanies the presidential position, also favored Evans’s abilities. Some of these constituencies include the capitol and other governmental bodies throughout the state.

Evans and Beard are interested in implementing a women’s center on campus, an area where UNI has lagged behind the University of Iowa and Iowa State University for years. They are also seeking to create a first-year council as a liaison between incoming students — whether that be tradi-

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Paul Andersen, left, and Kevin Gartman, right, look back on their time in office a NISG president and vice president.

The two passed the torch to Katie Evans and Renae Beard, 2015-16 president and vice president.

spring commencement but will be student teaching in Des Moines area. At this time, Gartman has not found out where he will be student teaching. Andersen plans to stay involved with NISG, sitting on committees and wants to get reengaged in some of the organizations he was involved with when he first came to UNI, such as Student Ambarradors Association and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

As for what the two will miss about being president and vice

president, Gartman said the connections he has made around campus, among administration, staff and students, will be something he will miss the most.

Andersen said his work in office is what he will miss.

“Not only the ability to connect and the knowledge that you gain, but the fact that you come in every day and work for students . . . that’s extremely rewarding,” Andersen said.

For Evans and Beard’s admin-

tional or nontraditional — to aid with the transition to a new environment.

For Evans and Beard, the success of these plans relies on effective communication.

They hope to catalyze collaboration within NISG and also to bridge the perceived gap between NISG and students.

For Evans, originally from Wisconsin, but raised in Dubuque, IA, the choice to attend UNI was done out of necessity.

“When I visited campus and realized this is where I want to be, I really grasped that it was the place that I needed to be, and the place that I should be,” Evans said.

For Beard, also originally from Wisconsin, but raised in Chariton, IA, her visit to campus also solidified her interest in UNI. Both feel that they’ve made the right decision.

“I really love UNI, because it is the place where I discovered what I was really passionate about. I always thought I wanted to be a school psychologist, but then the women’s and gender studies program just sort of fell into my lap, and it was something that I had never really heard about before I came here,” Beards said.

Evans also feels at home within her department, the political science department.

Coupled with her intense interest in politics, this is why her dream job is to work for the United Nations.

Beard shared a fun fact that is less tied to her major.

“Well, I was the 2012 Honey Queen. I’m a beekeeper. So, for a year I traveled the state and was the face of the industry. So I went and spoke on the benefits of beekeeping to agriculture and communities and the value of the honeybee. It was through the Iowa Honey Producers Association,” Beard said.

“That’s why she’s so sweet: it’s all the honey that the bees make!” Evans said.

With their new positions, Evans and Beard remain busy, a feeling they’ve experienced ever since the first day of campaigning.

Through it all, they remain thankful to those who supported them since day one.

“That was really surprising, for me I guess, that people were so passionate about furthering our dreams when they weren’t going to be directly affected,” Beards said. “And I mean that they weren’t going to be in office by doing all this work. Like, maybe we were going to take on things that were important to them, but there was no foreseeable benefit for them other than believing in our values. I found that very touching.”

istration, Gartman and Andersen hope their administration can continue to expand NISG and perpetuate the work Gartman and Andersen’s administration were able to do.

“It’s really important for students to understand why we’re here, what we do and what our purpose is,” Andersen said. “Our only purpose is to represent students and to make the experience here at UNI better for them in any way, shape or possibility we can.”

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There are no estimated costs as of now.

“We are still in the preliminary stages as far as what we need to do,” Kratz said.

Funding the project will come from the Maucker Union Improvement Fund.

This fund is stipend from all revenue generated within Maucker Union, said Kratz.

Kratz explained this revenue goes towards updating parts of Maucker, such as the newly-constructed Student Involvement Center.

“Just like all building systems, all roofs require regular attention,” Kratz said. “ This is for preventative maintenance and to address problems like leaks and the issue [of broken or loose pavers].”

Because the Maucker rooftop iallows for pedestrian access as well as other activities, the resulting vibrations cause the pedestals to move, which creates loose pavers, as their support is not in the optimal location, said Zwanziger.

As far as injuries go, Zwanziger said there have been no serious injuries as a result of these pavers.

Jenny Murphy, secretary at the CME said no one has complained about the loose pavers.

Opinion Sweet bling and sweeter memories AMBER ROUSE

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ERIC BOISEN boisen @uni.edu

You most likely remember getting a Traditions Challenge booklet either during summer orientation before your freshman year, or when you first moved onto campus your first semester at UNI. Most students, myself included, threw that book into a desk drawer and proceeded to forget about it. You may still have it in that same drawer, and it’s just collecting dust.

As my senior year is coming to a close, I have been trying to complete the Traditions Challenge and get that sweet medallion. While trying to complete the challenge, I have looked back on old photos and Facebook posts to see what I have already done.

In doing that, many amazing college memories have come back. Memories from my first time trying Four Queens, to seeing the Blue Man Group my freshman year and going to some amazing UNI sporting events.

The Traditions Challenge is something that many students do not take seriously. It is not a life or death goal to finish, but you can gain many things from doing the chal-

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By getting involved through these challenges, you become more knowledgable about campus life, as well as what is going on in the Cedar Valley. lenge.

In the newest Traditions Challenge booklet, there are new things to do including experiencing Waterloo and participating in the “Reaching for Higher Ground” events.

There are also great traditions like participating in events during Black History Month and Women’s History Month, or trying to go to one of every sporting event on campus.

Many of these traditions not only get you more situated to campus, but make you more likely to call this place your home. By getting involved through these challenges, you become more knowledgeable about campus life, as well as what is going on in the Cedar Valley. We all know that Scratch and Jokers is on Main Street, but have you actually shopped on Main? There are some wonderful shops on Main that

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Columnist Boisen, nearing Traditions Challenge completion, will look back fondly on the memories he’s made participating in the challenge, but also on his time at UNI.

you can visit. In Waterloo there are amazing restaurants like the Screamin’ Eagle and Newtons, as well as great places to visit and explore.

The Traditions Challenge is much like a scrapbook. I bet, if you are a junior or senior, you can finish at least half of the challenges by going through your Facebook and finding old photos. You can relive memories of your first outdoor CAB movie, or your first semester in the halls.

Other traditions, like going to the UNI planetarium, are more of a challenge but are

well worth it if you go.

To complete the Traditions Challenge is a very difficult task. What I think is the best part of it is the “Make Your Own Tradition” section.

Every student has a different experience at UNI. Adding your own traditions makes the challenge your own.

For me, some of my added traditions include participating in Dance Marathon, going to the capitol in Des Moines on behalf of UNI,and meeting Senator Chuck Grassley (he’s here almost every weekend, if you go to any basket-

ball or volleyball game you can find him).

These make your own traditions are great because they make you feel even closer to UNI, and, who knows, maybe they will put one of your traditions into a future edition.

Overall, the Traditions Challenge is not a necessary thing to accomplish, but finishing it will surely make you feel closer to UNI and the community at-large. Plus, you get an awesome medallion, and who doesn’t want some awesome graduation bling?

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Eat, sleep, rape, repeat: not-so-funny play on words Coachella marks the start of music festivals, and if you’re anything like myself, Amber, music festivals are your niche. Coming together with the Northern Iowan’s copy editor, Amanda, we have a particularly big gripe regarding with a certain shirt and the ear-to-ear smile from the guy wearing it seen at Coachella three days ago.

The shirt in question has the graphic, “EAT SLEEP RAPE REPEAT” boldly printed on the front. This is supposed to be a play on the song title, “Eat Sleep Rave Repeat,” by Fatboy Slim, feat.

Beardyman.

Jemayal Khawaja, a Coachella attendee, posted a photo of the guy and his shirt on Instagram.

Since the photo of this guy and his shirt went viral, news sources such as The New York Daily, sourced a friend of the microaggressor saying he was standing next to another

wearing an “Eat Sleep Rave Repeat” shirt, who wasn’t a part of the photo.

We find this to be the perfect opportunity to talk about rape culture and to discuss

about this subject, which has traumatized so many women, men and other genders?

Does he think rape is funny? Does he realize the implications of his shirt? And

To replace “rave” with “rape” for this shirt, implies it is not your body, it is not the relationship between music and body, but consent and body. rape culture at music festivals.

We, as women, continuously find ourselves at the heart of rape culture, regardless of where we are or what we are doing. No one tells men to not have “one more drink,” or to dress more conservatively.

Whether or not this guy chose to wear this shirt as a joke or if he was trying to troll people is not the issue it’s the sentiment behind the shirt that is disturbing.

How can someone joke

even is he was wearing it as a play on the “Eat Sleep Rave Repeat” song, this shirt gives rave culture a bad name.

Rave culture, largely celebrated at music festivals, focuses on the relationship between the music and your body. YOUR body. To replace “rave” with “rape” for this shirt, implies it is not your body, it is not the relationship between music and body, but consent and body.

Amber: From the music fes-

tivals I have attended, there has not been a single time I felt unsafe or uncomfortable. I enjoyed every bit of it — from the music to the performers to the crowd to the experience.

Music festivals are amazing events at which you can appreciate the individuals’ expressions, as well as the creations [music] artists are sharing, and being able to feel safe is an important aspect of these festivals because you can’t truly be yourself or become a part of the music if fear is a common denominator.

However, I am not saying my experience is the only experience — I fully acknowledge that women (not just women) are sexually assaulted and violated at music festivals; people are constantly “brushed” against intentionally, subjected to unsolicited comments about their bodies and some are even outright groped because their enjoyment of the music was seen as

invitation. It’s shirts like this one that justify and perpetuate rape culture.

Both: We feel we, as a society, need to stand up to these microaggressive fashion choices, because the longer we let these things slide, the further we step back from creating a safe environment.

Khawaja, who detailed a reaction from a women accompanying the microaggressor felt uncomfortable and embarrassed when Khawaja asked for a photo of the shirt (which seemingly made the guy feel vindicated).

What would have happened if she had only spoken up?

We’d also like to mention the guy in the photo has since kept his identity secret and has not come forward, which speaks volumes about how he treats rape and rape culture — it was a joke to him.

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For St. Stephen, this event happens ever y other Monday and is open to anyone that wants to participate. According to Knuth, an active member of both SLC and St. Stephen, this week was the first time the church has worked with other student organizations for Adopt a Grandparent.

“We value service a lot, so just going out in our community, because there is a larger community than just our college campus, and being able to go and reach those other people is our goal here,” Knuth said.

At first, the Healthcare Center’s lobby was relatively quiet with very few residents sitting at the tables. The livelihood of the room shifted after the arrival of the student volunteers. Tables quickly filled with residents ready to play UNO and color, while another group of residents and students tossed a bouncy ball in a circle.

For Lanna Whitlock, sophomore social work major, this wasn’t her first volunteer experience at UNI, but it was the first time she was able to volunteer off-campus.

“It’s a different kind of

event that I haven’t experienced before. I’m doing other things on campus, so I got to go somewhere else,” Whitlock said.

It isn’t just student volunteers that enjoy these visits.

According to Whitlock, the most rewarding part of Adopt a Grandparent was observing the smiles on the residents’ faces around her.

“I like to see what kind of enthusiasm they have and how they look at the world in new and different ways — outside the box. It always feels good to meet with and be with people with that kind of strength in politics,” said Oliver Larkin, Healthcare Center resident and former professor at UNI and Hawkeye Community College.

Larkin was open to share infor mation on Parkinson’s disease and his experience with it, which is what brought him to the Cedar Falls Healthcare Center. As an educator, he says that he enjoys sharing this information with students.

“It’s a very difficult disease to have and very difficult for caregivers to live with it. It takes a lot of patience for everyone to live with each other,” Larkin said. “To add to that, Parkinson’s is dif-

ficult, and it’s not the same for any two people.

Everybody has something different about them.”

Knuth discussed the unique experience that volunteers are able to gain from interacting with the residents at the Cedar Falls Healthcare Center. The reason for their stay here ranges from temporary rehabilitation from illness, surgery or stroke to permanent living assistance for less dependent individuals. The wide range in the status of health among the residents offers a variety in interests and abilities.

“So there is a large range of residents that will be there, which can be kind of uncomfortable, especially if you’re someone that is uncomfortable talking to the elderly, let alone someone that is going to ask you the same question five times in a row,” Knuth said.

Monday was the last Adopt a Grandparent event for the spring semester. The program’s times vary from semester-to-semester, but St. Stephen will continue the program in the fall.

“It’s anyone that wants to come. It’s not like you have to go to church here to go with us,” Knuth said.

Walk to “shed light” JOSIE ROBERTSON Staff Writer

On Sunday, students and families participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk to help shed light on suicide prevention.

The event was hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and put together by the UNI Chi Sigma Iota chapter, an honor society for those going into professional counseling.

“Many are unaware that suicide has become a national health problem, being the second leading cause of death among college students,” said Cindy Enyart, graduate clinical mental health counseling major and Chi Sigma Iota member.

According to Enyart, the event took place to support friends and families of those who have committed suicide or suffer from depression.

The Out of the Darkness Walk raises funds for educational programs and suicide prevention. This year, the UNI campus walk exceeded their goal of $5,000. They raised a total of $5,506.73, according to the AFSP donation webpage.

The event served other purposes as well.

“One of the reasons we’re doing this is to, like, show people that there are people who care, people who aren’t

going to judge you,” Enyart said. “There’s a community of support for them, and also to just encourage people to reach out and get services if they need them or not to be afraid to talk to people.”

Taylor Ash, graduate social work major, and Christy Kessens, instructor of continuing education and special programs, spoke before the event about their own experiences in relation to depression and suicide and encouraged others to do the same.

Those in attendance met in the Maucker Ballroom, and then followed a three-mile route around campus.

Kayse Jenkins, junior English major, participated to support her roommate who was a staff member for the event.

“And I’ve seen how it [suicide and depression] affects the family and people around them, and it’s heartbreaking to see,” Jenkins said. “So, it’s definitely something we need to talk about and be aware of.”

Sunday was the second year the walk has taken place at UNI. Chi Sigma Iota hopes to continue this tradition. They encourage students and community members to continue to donate and take part in the walk. Enyart said donations will be accepted until June 30 and can be submitted through the AFSP donation webpage.

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Recognizing student employees TAYLOR HINZ Staff Writer

National Student Employment week has arrived at UNI. There will be many events this week to recognize all student employees and to thank them, with different departments holding events across campus.

A few employers have nominated their employees to be Student Employee of the Year. A luncheon will be held for all the nominated student employees and those who nominated them. During the luncheon, the ceremony will be held and the winners announced.

There is a committee consisting of four staff members and one student that will decide who receives the awards. The committee reads the submitted nominations forms from supervisors of different departments all over UNI for Student Employee

of the Year. From there, they select four finalists and choose the winner of the award.

Sarah Goblirsch, assistant director of employer relations for Career Services, said that more than forty students have been nominated for the award.

“This week is so important to recognize all the great work students do on-campus every day. We have almost 4,000 students who work oncampus, so they play a vital role in making the university run. We want to make sure they feel valued and realize the impact they make on their departments and the university,” Goblirsch said.

Many departments on campus that employ students are doing things separately for their students as well.

For instance, Rialto Dining Center is having a small celebration for all employees on today.

“We want to show grati-

tude for all the hard work students do. This Thursday, for example, we are having an open house where we honor the graduating seniors that work at Rialto. All the student employees are allowed to come, but we want to specifically thank and recognize the seniors,” said Brian Corwin, food service supervisor at Rialto dining center.

Elizabeth Macauley, sophomore psychology major, is an employee at the Rialto Dining Center.

“I think it’s great that they’re taking the time to recognize student workers. We do a lot, and I think a lot of people make stereotypes about college kids, one of them being we’re lazy and don’t want to work,” said Macauley. “We get a job and we show up, because we know it’s our responsibility, and add school to that. So, I think it’s great that we’re actually being recognized for it.”

THEATRE REVIEW

Play leaves questions unanswered AUTUMN SEMPÉRÉ Theatre Critic

Directed by theatre associate professor Richard Glockner, Theatre UNI continues the 2014-2015 season with Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog’s newest work, “The Great God Pan.” An exploration of the evanescence of memories, “The Great God Pan” details the emotional turmoil of 32-yearold journalist, Jamie (played

by David Wasserman, senior individual studies major), who meets with his old childhood friend, Frank (Bryce Taylor, senior communication and theatre double major). Frank reveals that he had been sexually abused by his father as a child, and that he is building a criminal case against him by contacting those he believes may have been victimized — including Jamie. Jamie vehemently rejects the possibility, yet his life quickly falls to pieces as the stress from not remembering takes its toll.

In “The Great God Pan,” Herzog demonstrates that she understands people. Every single character is realistically flawed, raw and vulnerable.

Nothing is perfect and nothing goes according to plan.

The dialogue has characters expressing themselves in bursts of emotion before dying back into awkward silences filled with small talk and niceties. It’s incredibly organic, and Herzog manages to not be repetitive or uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, this is where the compliments end.

The biggest problem that “The Great God Pan” has is its conclusion. ‘Conclusion’ isn’t even the right word for it -- the ending is non-existent. There

is no catharsis at all.

For example, there is this bizarre subplot in which it is heavily implied that Jamie’s mother, Cathy (played by Chelsea Miller, senior theatre major), knows more about the alleged abuse than she lets on.

After Jamie remembers a scratchy sofa from his childhood, he asks Cathy if his old babysitter Polly (played by Katherine Smith, junior theatre major) had had a scratchy sofa. Cathy violently responds by having a panic attack before pulling herself together enough to lie, telling him that Polly’s sofa had not been scratchy. Her reaction clearly indicates that she knows which sofa he is referring to and remembers something awful involvinig it. Very intriguing stuff.

Yet, the sofa is never brought up again, nor is Cathy.

This is only one example of many subplots without a proper conclusion.

Character development is sparse. Jamie moves from one scene to the next, bemoaning his circumstances. There is a rapid, yet steady downfall for him, but the climb back up is jarringly sudden.

Topics brought up throughout the play are similarly introduced and immediately tossed aside.

There’s this conflict between Jamie’s insistence that the person he is is determined by his choices, while everyone else is convinced that his sexual dysfunctions (discomfort around gay men and his agitation and irritability) are caused by abuse that may not have happened.

Though central to the narrative, the discussion ends there.

Another topic the produc-

tion focused on is the sex offender registry. In the play itself, it is only mentioned once.

After Jamie tells his mother that Frank wants to press sexual abuse charges, Cathy insists that the sex offender registry is an abuse and unconstitutional, claiming that Frank only want to press charges for revenge.

This is never mentioned again.

As for the production itself, it was good.

The set, lighting and costume design is daringly minimalistic, depending on shadow and simplicity to portray the necessary mood. It’s a design choice that works wonders with the play’s atmosphere.

The play is emotionally exhaustive and must be handled delicately by the actors to avoid becoming monotonous and is very difficult due to its wide emotional ranges.

Unfortunately, the cast never quite pulls it together.

Wasserman and Miller have the weakest performances. They are so agitated and high-strung with so few soft moments that it is strenuous to watch.

Erika Kuhn, junior theatre major, in contrast, has a softness and subtlety to balance her character’s furious and miserable moments. She’s excellent from throughout.

Taylor and Smith also stand out as being sincere and charming in their deliveries, adding a much needed brightness.

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Jordan Spieth, next big name in golf RYAN HERRING Sports Columnist

A message to every pro golfer out there: step aside, there is a new hero in the sport, and his name is Jordan Spieth. Last weekend, Spieth had a record-tying score at Augusta going -18 in the Masters Tournament and became the second youngest Green Jacket winner ever. He also became the youngest to hold an 18-hole lead, had the lowest 36-hole score ever, the lowest 54-hole score, set the record for most birdies with 26 and held the lowest score at any point in the Masters (-19).

So it’s safe to say Spieth “mastered this year’s Masters.”

Everyone knew this kid had a bright future, and that he would soon be a staple in golf. But I don’t think anyone expected him to shine so soon.

At age 14 he told reporters his ultimate goal in golf was to win the Masters. Most golfers only hope to compete in the Masters, but he had dreams of winning it, and just seven years later his dream came true. And let me tell you, there is a lot more Jordan Spieth to come.

With his hot start in the 2015 season and earning his first major win, Jordan moved to second in the Official World

now, it is no question Spieth is stealing the spotlight when it comes to being the f a vo r i t e .

Not only is this kid talented, ever yone loves him.

He is a teen prodigy from Te x a s that has lived up to all the hype and just won a major tournament with all of the TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE P G A’ s Jordan Spieth is the second player to win the biggest Masters at 21-years-old. n a m e s Golf Ranking behind Rory chasing closely behind him.

Mcllroy. If you ask me, I think The media claims he is the this Mcllroy vs. Spieth rivalry next sexy thing, and Buzzfeed is going to be epic in the near dubbed him “smoking hot,” as future as both competitor are he has all the ladies drooling young, incredible golfers that over him (but unfortunately for carry themselves with class. them he is taken by his high However, even though Rory school sweetheart). is the top ranked in golf right He just signed a multi-

year deal with Under Armour through 2025, has starred in multiple commercials, and just won $1.8 million at the Masters. Basically, what I’m getting at is he’s filthy rich.

His biggest inspiration is his 14-year-old autistic sister, Ellie, and dedicates his success to her. Even his caddy, Michael Greller, is giving him some love. Greller and Spieth have a long and loyal relationship, dating back to when Greller left teaching sixth graders to caddy for the young stud.

I think he’s liking that decision after recently pocketing $375,000 in the last month.

Spieth is young, handsome, rich, loyal and great at golf. So I’d say things are going pretty well for him.

Yet, he is a genuinely good guy that deserves everything he has. Golf has been going down in ratings the last few years since Tiger began to fade.

Jordan Spieth is here to take over and bring the game back to life. However, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Golf is hard, and it’s tough to be consistent. He has a long way to go to reach iconic status, but he seems to be the perfect guy to play the role of golf ’s new superhero.

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NBA picks: Hawks fly away with O’Brien trophy SEAN DENGLER Sports Columnist

The National Basketball Association season is winding down. Teams like the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers are shutting it down after April 15. Others teams like the Toronto Raptors, Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up for the postseason.

A common ending for these six teams is that none will win the championship. Only three teams in the NBA have a chance to bring home the hardware: the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks.

MVP candidate and sharpshooter Stephen Curry, has helped lead the Golden State Warriors to a point differential of 10.3. Draymond Green’s versatility allows the Warriors to play small and disrupt opposing lineups. They also are the best three-point shooting team in the NBA with a .396 average. This team has the firepower to make a deep postseason run. The biggest concern for the Warriors is firstyear coach, Steve Kerr. While his success in the regular season is impressive, the playoffs

are a different animal.

The San Antonio Spurs are the next team with a serious chance at the championship. The defending champions experienced rough patches this season, like when they lost nine of thirteen games. Yet, they are currently experiencing an 11-game winning streak.

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Part of this According to columnist Dengler, the play style isn’t flashy, there are no superstars, but the late sea- Hawks win games. They boast a top-five defensive rank, the season’s longest win streak (19) son surge and the No. 1 seed going into the playoffs. is thanks to Of the seven players who play Spurs have well-known stars, Kawhi Leonard, who is aver- over 20 minutes a game, four the Hawks are the definition of aging over three steals and 19 players are over the age of 32. team oriented. All five starters points a game this month.

This may prove costly against for Atlanta average over 30 This level of play, combined younger, more athletic teams minutes a game while averagwith the experience of leg- in the Western Conference. ing in double digits for points. endary coach Gregg Popovich, The last team with a chance With second year coach and allows the Spurs to contend to bring home championship former Spurs assistant, Mike for another the championship hardware is the Atlanta Hawks. Budenholzer, this team will run. The main issue going The team has the fourth best benefit from his smarts and against the Spurs this year defense in the association. experience in the playoffs. (and every year) is their age. While the Warriors and the Though the Hawks have

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SOFTBALL

UNI splits doubleheader against Drake

BRANDON TJEPKES Sports Writer

The UNI softball team split their doubleheader against the Drake Bulldogs Tuesday night. The Panthers won the first game, 3-1, and lost the second game, 2-6.

Caitlin Wnek started the night strong with a solo home run over left field to bring an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. Pitcher Chelsea Ross came in clutch, ending the first two innings with strikeouts to stop scoring opportunities. Ross finished the game with 11 strikeouts, tying her career high in a game.

Not only did Ross excel on the mound, she also contributed offensively. She let one fly over the left field fence that also brought Macey Wolfe home to score for the 3-0 lead.

Drake’s Megan Sowa finally put a point on the board with a homerun at the bottom of the seventh, but the next batter grounded out to end the game.

The second game was revenge for Drake. All six of their points were earned in the first inning. Three hits from the Bulldogs and three errors from the Panthers contributed to the 0-6 deficit.

Samantha Belz came in to pitch in the second inning and did not allow a run in her five innings.

Drake pitcher Nicole Newman was about to finish the game with a no-hitter, but Kennedy Bailey broke the streak with a home run that brought Michaela Martin in to cut the deficit to four. Two strikeouts brought the doubleheader to a close.

The Panthers will remain on the road to play at Evansville on Saturday at 2 p.m. no established star, they are my pick to win the NBA championship. A team who plays this great style of team basketball deserves the championship. The Spurs are old, and the Warriors are still young.

The Hawks have young veterans with the experience to make a deep and successful playoff run.

For this reason, Atlanta will celebrate their first NBA championship since beating Red Auerbach’s Boston Celtics as the St. Louis Hawks.

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58 Unusual 59 “__ la Douce” 60 Playground denial 61 “Metamorphoses” poet 62 Operation Solomon carrier 63 Symbol of authority 64 “See you around!”

65 Word sung on New Year’s Day 66 Belgian expressionist James 67 46-Down, for one

Across 1 Determination 5 One often schmeared 10 Get entangled (with) 14 “It depends” 15 Have __ for news 16 Ended a flight 17 Blue 18 Suppress 19 George Lucas group 20 Semiprecious stone 21 Sends out 22 Roast’s roost 23 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champ 24 Hamlet, for one 25 Succumb to pressure 26 Choose not to pick?

29 Bit of cheering

31 __ kwon do 32 Tiff 34 Computer outlet supply 35 Bruin legend 36 Furniture designed for portability ... or, what are found in this puzzle’s circles 40 Swung thing 41 Winged god 42 Alf and Mork, briefly 43 Aegean Airlines hub, on itineraries 44 Dauphins’ play area 45 Really beat 49 Relatives of emus 51 Exchange 55 Frito go-with?

56 Muppet with a unibrow 57 Hosiery shade

Down 1 Isolated lines, in typesetting 2 Go-getter’s phrase 3 Many a character on “The Good Wife” 4 Web browser since 1992 5 Derived from, with “on” 6 Jungian concept 7 Was accepted as a member 8 Abstruse 9 Eye part 10 Significant 11 Vertical shuttle 12 Auxiliary seating units 13 Really tough puzzle, say 25 Has an ace up one’s sleeve 27 Healthcare.gov, for one 28 Computer outlet supplies 30 Workout woe 33 Telegram 34 British sports cars 36 Like some advice 37 2008 love triangle film, with “The” 38 Viking 39 Follower’s suffix 40 The first ones were introduced in blonde and brunette in 1959 46 Eleventh-century Scandinavian leader 47 Contralto Anderson 48 Half-wild Asian canine 50 “And thereby hangs __”: Shak.

52 They may be measured in knots 53 Disco era term 54 Pan on Broadway 57 Immortal Yankee, with “The” 58 Sway

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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency (TNS) Today’s Birthday (04/16/15).

Share your passion this year.

A new love grows. Your career (and income) flourish through communicative arts. Write, record and perform. Prepare to launch an educational journey after 6/14. New professional opportunities arise after 10/13.

Harvest personal growth and development after 10/27. Apply what you learn for meaningful collaborations. Dare to lead from your heart.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re taking control, with both Sun and Moon in your sign. You’re getting more sensitive. Begin a selfconfident phase. Heart and mind are in sync today and tomorrow.

Answers for Crossword and Sudoku on page 8 You’re more assertive. Ask for what you really want.

scheduling. A change in plans opens previously-unavailable options. Prepare to make your move. Angels guide your actions.

few days. Do some heavy lifting.

You’re scoring points. Do more than your share of the work. It’s worth it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Friends have what you need. Schedule meetings for today and tomorrow.

Align on shared priorities.

Delegate tasks. Make sure what you build is solid. Make required changes. Circumstances dictate your actions. Support comes from unexpected directions.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Plan your itinerary.

Travel conditions look excellent today and tomorrow. The news affects your choices. Begin an intense expansion phase. A conference, class or business trip offers enticing opportunities. Study and prepare. All systems go!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Follow the money over the next two days.

Don’t let a windfall slip through your fingers. Changes necessitate budget revisions. Negotiate favorable terms. Collaborate for shared profit and track expenses, or deal with a mess later.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Dig into a big job and work out the details. It’s getting extra busy. It could get intense. Don’t skimp on providing great service. Delegate tasks.

Use an outside provider if necessary. De-stress with exercise and friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -Today is an 8 -- Career matters emerge for your consideration over the next two days. Make a power play. Expect trouble with

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is a 9 -- Your partner requires some loving attention. Be willing to share responsibilities more than usual over the next

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is a 7 -- Make more time for contemplation today and tomorrow. Take things slow and easy. Consider all options before taking action. Plan your moves.

Research for bargains. Go treasure hunting. Retreat from the world to rest and recharge.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Begin a lucky and cuddly phase. Prioritize love for the next two days. You have lots of emotional support. Don’t wait another minute to make a romantic proposal. Get creative.

Add artistry to a passionate declaration.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Work from home and spend more time with family. Domestic bliss provides

a seductive temptation. Plan a luxurious evening. Beautify your space, and then invite loved ones over. Share a home-cooked meal with family. Flowers are a lovely touch.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- You learn voraciously over the next few days. You’re sharp as a tack, and see business opportunities that others miss. Write promotional copy. Talk about what you’re discovering. Share useful tools and information with your networks.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Your morale (and your wallet) get a boost over the next two days. It could get quite profitable. Rake in an abundant harvest from the seeds you planted earlier. Keep track of income and expense. Send invoices.

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