Faculty and students speak out for academic freedom at Teach In
CAMPUS LIFE
Josue Villatoro covers the recent Strayer-Wood Theatre production “Airness”
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SPORTS Carter Lust explains UNI mens baseketball’s recent lack of player transfers SEE PAGE 10
Two international students face uncertainty with visa flagging
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
The University of Northern Iowa has confirmed that two international UNI students have been flagged in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System, the system where student visas are kept and maintained. The University of Iowa has confirmed that international students have seen their visas revoked from SEVIS, with at least five international student visas being revoked at the University of Iowa. At this time, UNI has not reported any student visa revocation.
“UNI continues to engage in conversations with students as we provide support or direct them to where they can receive needed services,” the Director of University Relations, Pete Moris, said in a statement to the Northern Iowan. The Office of International Engagement referred the Northern Iowan to Moris for questions regarding international student SEVIS flagging. At this time, the university declined to share further information to protect the identities of the international students currently affected.
International students normally maintain a F-1, M-1 or J-1 visa while attending uni-
versity in the U.S. SEVIS is the system used to track international students, their visas and their student status at their corresponding institution. According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), “Universities must report in SEVIS the nonimmigrant student’s initial admission, course load, when they transfer, extend their stay, or engage in employment, as well as when their address changes.” The AILA also says that visa revocation is under the discretion of the U.S. government, but revocation when a student is already in the U.S. only occurs under “extreme circumstances.” These circumstances typically include being found guilty of a crime in the
U.S.
UNI continues to engage in conversations with students as we provide support or direct them to where they can receive needed services.
Pete Moris Director of University Relations
Once a visa is revoked by the U.S. government, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can initiate removal of the student, if the student has violated the law. Otherwise, ICE can initiate removal of the student under INA 237(a) (4)(C), the pretense that “[a]n alien whose presence or activities in the United States the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States is deportable,” according to the AILA.
The AILA said in a brief that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reported up to 300 visas have been revoked under this pretense. At this time, the University of Iowa Campaign
to Organize Graduate Students union has reported that ICE has not yet approached any international students whose visas have been revoked. UNI has not seen any international student visa revocation in SEVIS as of Tuesday, Apr. 22.
“We are closely monitoring issues that affect international students. The UNI Office of International Engagement (OIE) is checking the SEVIS database regularly and will reach out if we see a change in status for any current students. We strongly encourage you to immediately consult with OIE if you receive any notice or have any concerns,” the university said in an email to UNI’s 203 international students in the wake of SEVIS flagging and revocation across the regent universities. “As we navigate these uncertain times, we want to remind you of your rights and responsibilities as international students in the U.S. and at UNI.” The university encourages international students to carry their documentation with them at all times and continue to comply with visa requirements, as well as updating the OIE with any phone number or address changes. See TEACH-IN, page 2
Faculty and students speak out for academic freedom at Teach-In
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Executive Editor
De partment head and professor of political science, Scott Peters, shuffled his notes in the wind as he received the wearable microphone from Christopher Martin, professor of digital media journalism, at the Teach-In hosted by United Faculty on the roof of the Maucker Union. “We are professionals,” Peters spoke to the growing crowd of students, faculty, staff, reporters and Cedar Valley community members. “We do not indoctrinate students. That is not what we do.”
According to Robert Earle, vice president of United Faculty and ethics professor at UNI, the Teach-In was hosted in conjunction with a national Day of Action, under the umbrella of promoting academic freedom at college campuses. Earle says that UNI worked closely with the University of Iowa faculty to emphasize the importance of academic freedom. “There’s a number of bills, at the state and national level, that undermine academic freedom and threaten this wonderful place to learn,” Earle told the Northern Iowan. “It’s especially important that we speak up in effort to protect the tenants of academic freedom.”
T he Teach-In hosted a myriad of speakers, from former SNL cast member Gary Kroeger to graduate student Nic Trip, speakers delivered lectures about DEI initiatives and their importance to universities, first amendment rights, censorship, facism, colonization, LGBTQ+ rights, international student rights and more. Each subject revolved around policies or legislation that could do potential harm to students, faculty and staff at UNI.
UNI faculty and students held a Teach-In ontop of Maucker Union last Friday, April 18th. The Teach-In covered topics such as DEI initiatives, first amendment rights, censorship, facism, colonization, LGBTQ+ rights, international student rights and more. UNI has not held a teach-in since the early 2000s.
Social work students spoke about how DEI initiatives directly impact their career field and education at UNI. Trip, a graduate social work student, talked about how DEI initiatives allowed them to attend UNI. “I lived in a religious house where being gay was grounds for conversion therapy and being kicked out of the house at a given moment. College was an opportunity to get an education, but more importantly, a way to have stable housing and a way out,” said Tripp. Tripp listed DEI initiatives that directly impact almost every Panther. Federal Pell grants, flexibility to stay in dorms throughout spring and winter breaks, scholarships dedicated to different groups of students, agencies that support survivors of violence, being a student worker on campus, the Panther Pantry, library services at Rod library, utilizing eduro-
am internet, free textbook assistance programs, and “at one point, having a gender and sexuality service on campus.” According to Trip, utilizing these services means engaging in DEI initiatives on campus, which creates a mutually beneficial relationship between the university and its students.
Bella Markley, an undergraduate social work student at UNI, explains that DEI policies are essential to UNI. “Insinuating that we don’t need research, or services like the gender and sexuality service because there are services alike in the community for LGBTQ+ individuals,” Markley said, in reference to a statement made by President Mark Nook. “The reason these services exist outside of the university is because I, as an openly lesbian social work student, had to grow a program because our resources were seen as
disposable.”
Martin spoke in reference to a bill that asks universities to prioritize majors and programs that have the most job prospects in Iowa. For some faculty, this legislation looks like the abandonment of programs. “When ill-informed people tell us about jobs and that we should get rid of majors and minors in programs that don’t generate high salaries, they’re missing the point,” said Martin. “Not only that, but they’re missing the point about the law. Iowa without arts and humanities would be an incomplete place, just an enormous farm of accountants. And we love accountants, but we don’t just want there to be accountants.”
“There’s room for all kinds of people here. That’s what makes America and Iowa great.”
NEWS BRIEFS
UNI CAB will be hosting mini-golf, laser tag, and karaoke on April 23rd. This event will be hosted in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse. Once you and your friends sign up, CAB will send you an online link to sign up your team of 5 for a laser tag course time. If you do not have a team of 5 no worries, they can introduce you to some new friends and you will be off and running. Mini Golf and Karaoke will run continuously. This event will be from 7-9 P.M.
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Thursday, April 24th at 4:00 P.M., there will be a campus clean-up in celebration of Earth Day. Join WPS to serve the panther community by picking up trash in and around campus. They will be meeting in Sabin 025. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this event.
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There will be an AI literacy course held in Rod Library room 378 on Friday, April 25th at 10:00 A.M. Through an interactive session, participants will have the opportunity to explore how AI works, recognize its strengths and limitations, examine ethical issues related to its use, create effective prompts and assess its appropriate use depending on each individual’s context. For more information, email Wilson Rojas at wilson. rojas@uni.edu
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Celebrating Latinx Heritage Through Music at UNI
MONSE HERRERA Spanish Writer
When Steph Ramos and Professor Elise DuBord first came up with the idea for a mariachi band at the University of Northern Iowa, they did not know it would become popular among students from different majors. Today, the Mariachi Panteras are composed of students, professors, and even a few first-time musicians. This group is showing that music isn’t just about notes and rhythms, but about connection, culture and bringing people together, creating a sense of belonging among faculty and students.
It all began with a simple question, “Why don’t we have our mariachi group?” Ramos, a music major, and DuBord, a Spanish professor, were inspired after watching a performance from Denison High School’s mariachi band at UNI in 2023. After the performance, they started planning the group, but soon realized that starting a mariachi band isn’t as easy as picking up a guitar. They needed instruments like the guitarrón and vihuela, which students did not have access to. Kevin Droe, a music
professor, helped get the instruments, and by January 2024, Dr. Melinda Boyd, the group’s director, sent out an email saying, “Let’s make this happen.”
Like any new student organization, the Mariachi Panteras have faced some challenges. The first rehearsal was a mix of chaos and excitement. “We had music majors, Spanish students, professors, and even people who have never touched an instrument before,” DuBord said. The main challenge the
group is facing is finding time for everyone to practice together, which was difficult at first, especially with music students’ busy schedules.
To resolve this issue, they decided to move rehearsals to Thursday evenings when most music students have time to practice. Next fall, the group will become even more official when it is offered as a one-credit class, which should make it easier for students to join and not worry about what time they should practice.
What makes the Mariachi Panteras special is not just the music, but the way they become a bridge between cultures. Take Bailey Johnson, a senior who decided to play the violin when he joined. “He hadn’t played in years, but he dove in headfirst,” DuBord stated.
For students who grew up with Mariachi music, hearing these familiar songs on campus helps UNI feel more welcoming, and for those experiencing this music for the first time, it is a chance
to learn about an important part of Latinx culture. The group has already performed at several campus events, including the Taste of Culture festival and a special April Fools’ Day concert. These concerts have been well accepted by UNI students, so the Mariachi Band plans on having more concerts in the future, with a performance coming up on May 5 in Russell Hall. Whether you want to join the group or just enjoy their performances, Mariachi Panteras shows how music can bring people together in powerful ways. Starting from a simple idea, this band has come a long way and hopes to continue growing in the future with more performances coming. “This group is a good example of what can happen when students, whether they study music or not, are encouraged to build something together,” DuBord said. Be sure to catch their next performance on May 5 in Russell Hall. If you have any questions or want more information about the group, reach out to Professor DuBord at elise. dubord@uni.edu.
UNI grounds crew sees benefits in shift to battery-powered equipment
LILY MUNNIK Inside UNI
T he University of Northern Iowa is using more electric-powered equipment, and seeing several benefits including less noise, lower costs and safety.
In 2022, t he grounds department noticed the significant noise created by traditional gas-powered mowers, especially around academic buildings, where the sound echoed into lecture halls.
“After realizing how disruptive the noise was, we began exploring ways to improve the campus environment for students,” says Jonathan Butler, assistant director of campus services and facilities management. The team conducted extensive research and identified an electric mower which operates at a much lower
decibel level compared to gas-powered mowers.
Grounds staff swapped their usual mowers for the electric units for a week, paying attention to ride comfort, handling, run-time, cut quality and noise levels. “The staff were impressed by its quality, and we decided to move forward with the switch,” Butler says.
Now, not only does the department now have five electric-powered mowers, it also has electric-powered blowers, chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers and push mowers. “We do still use gas-powered hand tools for project-based work because of the limited run-time of smaller electric tools,” says Butler.
Among many benefits, noise reduction has been the most notable improve-
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ment. That’s not only good for classes, but easier on the ears of maintenance staff as well. “The operators are no longer exposed to loud, continuous noise,” says Butler. “Additionally, the electric
mowers don’t emit gas fumes, which has been a welcome change.”
Maintenance costs have also dropped, as Butler notes the team has experienced fewer maintenance problems.
That means equipment spends more time in use, and less time in the repair shop. “With electric equipment, there are fewer moving parts and less need for repairs.”
The department’s goal is to mow central campus entirely with electric equipment. However, larger open areas of turf, currently mowed by 104-inch gas-powered mowers, may still require combustion engines. “The electric mower industry continues to evolve, so we’re hopeful that larger electric models will become available in the future,” Butler says.
While higher upfront costs of electric mowers remain a barrier to expanding the fleet, Butler says the return on investment becomes clear: “We save money on gas, routine mower maintenance and overall operating costs.”
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The Mariachi Panteras is a brand new group created by UNI professors and students from different majors. They have performed in different events throughout the school year and have been well-received by students.
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The UNI grounds crew has switched to battery-powered eqiupment, which has resulted in less noise, lower costs and better safety.
UNI AAF ocupa el primer lugar en el Concurso Nacional de Publicidad de Estudiantes
JENNA WESTENDORF
Editora de Vida en el Campus
JENNIFER CONTRERAS
Traductora invitada, estudiante del curso SPAN 4045 Translation
C ada año, la Federación Estadounidense de Publicidad (AAF, por sus siglas en inglés) organiza el Concurso Nacional de Publicidad de Estudiantes, presentando a un cliente diferente y muy reconocido. Este año, después de muchas noches largas y de trabajo incansable durante el semestre, el equipo de la clase de Desarrollo de Campañas Publicitarias del profesor Matthew Wilson obtuvo el primer lugar en la competencia de distrito de AAF. L a clase de Desarrollo de Campañas Publicitarias “funciona como una agencia de publicidad real”, afirma la directora creativa Eliza Carlson. La clase se divide en cuatro equipos, cada uno responsable de un aspecto diferente de la campaña. Además de las dos sesiones semanales en clase, los equipos se reunían muchas veces fuera de clase para completar el trabajo y cumplir con los plazos. Sin embargo, a diferencia de la típica molestia que puede conllevar tener que reunirse fuera de clase para completar el trabajo, a los estudiantes no les molestaba este trabajo fuera de clase. “Ha sido la única clase en la que no me ha molestado hacer trabajo fuera de clase”, afirma Becca Jorgensen, directora de arte y estrategia. Esta clase es considerada como “imprescindible” para muchos estudiantes de marketing. “Cuando era estudiante de primer año, siempre escuchaba a los estudiantes de último año de marketing hablar de lo intensa, práctica e icónica que era esta clase, y me llamó la atención de inmediato”, afirmó Madison Duong, miembro del Equipo de Investigación. “¡Tomar esta clase siempre ha estado en mi lista de deseos!”
Esta clase también brindó una excelente experiencia práctica, ya que muchos de sus miembros son estudiantes de último año que asumirán puestos simi -
lares después de graduarse. “Fue básicamente como una pequeña pasantía o trabajo que nos brindó una gran experiencia práctica”, dijo Kylie Ryder, directora de medios y miembro del Equipo de Presentaciones.
El profesor Wilson fue un factor clave en el éxito de esta campaña y de esta clase. Trabajó incansablemente con cada equipo, reuniéndose con ellos fuera de clase, sin importar qué tarde se hacía, y brindó comentarios honestos y constructivos para que la campaña fuera lo mejor posible. “Wilson siempre nos impulsó a mejorar, pero nunca de forma negativa”, dijo Jorgensen. “Creo que los mejores profesores son aquellos que te retan porque ven tu potencial. Él nos brindó comentarios honestos y a mí me ayudó a crecer”. Duong profundiza en esto, afirmando: “Siempre es honesto con lo que piensa y nos motiva a reflexionar cuidadosamente sobre cada decisión que tomamos para la campaña”.
El cliente de la competencia de este año fue AT&T. Los cuatro equipos (contabilidad y estrategia, investigación, medios y creatividad) trabajaron para perfeccionar su parte de la campaña antes de resumirla en una pre -
sentación de 20 minutos. Cada miembro del equipo se entregó “en cuerpo y alma a esta campaña”, como afirmó Jorgensen, conscientes de que todos trabajaban por el mismo objetivo.
Los días previos a la competición estuvieron llenos de nervios y emoción. El equipo de presentación había pasado largas noches trabajando para perfeccionar su propuesta. “La semana previa a la presentación me estresó recordar mis “me gusta”, porque siempre quiero dar lo mejor de mí mismo”, dijo Ryder. “Algo que Wilson me dijo y que me ayudó a tranquilizarme fue que “nadie conoce la campaña mejor que tú”. Que él me recordara eso me ayudó a darme cuenta de que siempre supe de lo que hablaba; solo tenía que confiar en mí mismo y en mis compañeros”.
Ganar el primer lugar en la competencia distrital fue una mezcla de emociones para el equipo involucrado, pero también una sensación gratificante: saber que todas sus largas noches y su duro trabajo había valido la pena. “Descubrir que habíamos ganado fue la sensación más gratificante. Hizo que todo el estrés y el tiempo invertidos en esta campaña
valieran la pena”, dijo Eve Wedewer, directora de contabilidad y estrategia. “Yo no podría estar más orgullosa de este equipo; su inteligencia y creatividad me han maravillado y estoy más que agradecida de haber trabajado con personas con ideas tan similares”.
Formar parte de un equipo tan trabajador demostró que las cosas difíciles son posibles, incluso cuando sientes que estás en tu punto más bajo y que has perdido toda la esperanza. “Wilson nos dijo varias veces que esta campaña nos derrumbaría y nos traería desafíos que nos harían cuestionar si tan siquiera podríamos lograr hacerla, pero debíamos seguir adelante porque esa desesperanza era señal de que nuestra gran y revolucionaria idea estaba por llegar”, dice Duong.
La campaña también demostró que el éxito es posible, especialmente cuando te apasiona lo que haces. “Lo más importante de esta experiencia fue estar siempre dispuesta a trabajar duro”, dijo Jorgensen. “Nada es fácil, y tú das lo mejor de ti cuando te apasiona lo que haces”.
Ganar el primer puesto en el distrito no solo es un gran
logro para el equipo en general, sino también para cada persona individualmente. Para Ryder, es una prueba viviente de que las habilidades que ha aprendido en otros aspectos de la vida también pueden trasladarse a su vida académica. “Como alguien que compite en la Organización Miss América (MAO, por sus siglas en inglés), he aprendido muchas habilidades profesionales y personales durante mi tiempo como ganadora”, dijo Ryder. “Fue una sensación increíble ver cómo esas habilidades se trasladaron a mi vida académica, permitiéndome demostrar el desarrollo personal y profesional que he alcanzado simplemente compitiendo en la organización MAO”. Este no es el final del camino para el equipo UNI AAF. Ellos tienen la oportunidad de competir virtualmente en las semifinales esta semana y, si son seleccionados, viajarán a la competición nacional en junio en Pittsburgh. “Esta semana nos centraremos en grabar nuestra presentación y en preparar más preguntas que los jueces podrían hacer sobre nuestra campaña”, dice Wedewer. Formar parte de un equipo tan dedicado en una clase tan prestigiosa ha sido un momento memorable para todas las personas involucradas. “Esta clase ha sido la experiencia más impactante de mi carrera universitaria. Formar parte de UNI AAF es algo realmente especial”, dijo Carlson. “No es solo una clase; es un equipo, una comunidad y un lugar donde he encontrado pasión y propósito en mi profesión... Si tomas esta clase, te sorprenderá lo mucho que crecerás tanto profesional como personalmente”.
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“Descubrir que ganamos fue la sensación más gratificante. Hizo que todo el estrés y el tiempo dedicado a esta campaña valiera la pena.” - Eve Wedewer
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Who will be the next Pope?
Through the lens of “Conclave” (2024), and a non-Catholic 21 year-old
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Execuitve Editor
W ith the passing of Pope St. Francis this Easter Monday, the Vatican will begin preparing for a conclave after the period of mourning. With the recent film, “Conclave,” garnering international acclaim and several Oscar nods, this conclave feels incredibly important. Pope Francis, a Jesuit who embraced the LGBTQ+ community and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, became one of the most accepting popes that the church has ever seen. He progressed the ideals of the church, propelling us into the future of what could be accepted within the Catholic church. One quote – deeply telling of who Pope Francis is and what he stood for, “This isn’t my dogma, just a thought: I like to think of Hell as empty. I hope it is.”
It becomes clear in the wake of Pope Francis’s passing: which cardinal will be able to follow the man who expressed that he hopes Hell is empty? Before the conclave has even begun, the race for pope has opened, and several cardinals appear to be stand-out contenders for the papacy. Cardinal Pietro Parolin of Italy, Cardinal Peter Edrӧ of Hungary, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines, Cardinal Matteoo Zuppi of Italy, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke of the U.S., Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk of the
Gerhard Ludwig Müller of Germany are all considered to be “likely” to become the next pope. “ Conclave” gives us a
This isn’t my dogma, just a thought: I like to think of Hell as empty. I hope it is.
- POPE ST. FRANCIS
Netherlands, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Turkson of Ghana, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Sri Lanka, and Cardinal
unique insight into how actual conclaves work, how conflict can arise between cardinals and how it’s dealt with.
As Stanley Tucci’s character, Cardinal Bellini, insists, “This isn’t a conclave, it’s a war!” Ultimately, at the end of “Conclave,” a liberal pope is selected from amongst the cardinals, Cardinal Benitez. Towards the end of the film, he is revealed to be intersex, possessing both female and male sex organs. This is also how he finds himself in Italy, as the former pope had brought him to Italy to have surgery performed to have his female sex organs removed. Cardinal Benitez ultimately denies the surgery, and tells Cardinal Lawrence, “It seemed to me more of a sin to change His handiwork than to leave my body as it was. I am what God made me. And it is perhaps my difference that would make me more useful.”
It’s assumed largely that the next pope will reflect some of Pope Francis’s progressive ideals and natures, as Pope Francis appointed around 75% of the cardinals who will ultimately elect a
new pope. A frontrunner identified by those outside the Vatican is Cardinal Tagle of the Philippines. He is historically accepting of the LGBTQ+ community and aims to empower the impoverished, both things that Pope Francis focused on during his papacy. “How many poor people are being sacrificed to the god of greed?” Cardinal Tagle asked during a sermon he gave in 2008.
O nce the conclave begins, sometime in May, cardinals will be sequestered away in the Sistine Chapel for voting. Cardinal electors will participate in four votes daily until they reach 33 total voting sessions, in which the top two vote-getters will participate in a runoff amongst the electors. A ballot requires a two-thirds majority from electors to name a pope. In the event of a runoff, which hasn’t taken place in decades, the final ballot requires a simple majority from the electors, for 50% plus one cardinal. Pope Francis was elected within two days, on
the fifth ballot. Cardinal electors will vote twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon until they elect a pope, burning the ballots after each voting session. The ballots burned indicate to those outside the Sistine Chapel the result of the vote. If the smoke is black, a pope has not been elected. If the smoke is white, there is a new pope, who will be presented that evening.
W hile Cardinal Tagle seems like a stand-out to become pope, with his more liberal stance on gender and sexual identity, only the cardinal electors will know what takes place within the walls of the Sistine Chapel. An underdog could come to fruition, much like in “Conclave,” or it could be one of the most likely candidates. But, the public won’t know until the Sistine Chapel billows with white smoke and the senior cardinal deacon declares, “Habemus papam,” or, “We have a pope.”
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It’s assumed that the conclave will take place in early May to elect the next pope. Cardinal electors from across the globe will gather at the Sistine Chapel to cast their votes.
CAMPUS LIFE
“Airness”: a story about love, friendship, and finding yourself
JOSUE VILLATORO Staff Writer
This past weekend, TheatreUNI opened their final production of 2025 and have received a great deal of positive reception amongst students. Chelsea Marcantel’s “Airness” follows a group of performance artists who specialize in the art of air guitar and learn what it means to be themselves and find a sense of community through their works. This comedy is not only an amazing homage to the genre of rock and roll and its history, but also includes a killer soundtrack bound to get everyone excited as the story progresses! The set design is held in the Bertha Martin Theatre, whose black box design flawlessly captures the quality of dingy bars, the aura of green rooms and the blooming atmosphere of the stages where air guitar competitions are held.
Theatre Professor and
Head Costume Designer Katrina Sandvik, wanted to approach the characters with a strong emphasis on an unconscious implication with the color seen throughout, as a thread to communicate character to evoke and shape the feelings of the cast. Approaching the characters by choosing colors based also on the warm/ cool color theory, “Airness” goes from a comedy about the arts to a commentary on expression and self-acceptance. A prime example of this choice is seen with the main antagonist, D Vicious, portrayed by Jonah Hindt. The use of a cool green color is heavily evident since Sandvik had the idea of connecting him with money and the hilarious Sprite commercial segment depicted in the play, to really bring out a sense of the vulgarity and self-importance that make him a despicable individual.
Cool royal blue is shown with Brylee Larson’s Can -
nibal Queen to fit her villainous persona and prickly attitude that stir a great deal of tension throughout the show. When tackling the character of Facebender, played by Griffin Berndt, Sandvik envisioned the color of red and other warmer
Shazad’s Golden Thunder is associated with yellow to symbolize being a beacon of healing and his hopeful originality. Many can aspire to his stance on world unity. Lastly there is our our main protagonist, Nina, portrayed by the immensely
... (the characters) motivations and struggles highlight the human experience in ways many can identify with
– JOSUE VILLATORO Staff Writer
forms of it since his character is seen as “having the warmest heart” in the entire cast. Moving forward, to draw attention to his bright personality and charisma, Shreddy Eddy was dressed in orange, bringing out Ryder Wickett’s laid-back yet sweet demeanor that many will become fond of when they see his first interaction. It is not a secret that any industry will have a dark side. With darkness, light is bound to override it should one have the courage to do so. Going beyond his character’s name, Shayan
gifted Hannah O’Connell, who progresses from light insipid pink into a strong and blooming purple to tell us her journey of self-discovery, where she learned the meaning of solidarity.
“Airness,” however, is more than just awesome rock tunes and flashy outfits. Director and Head of the Department of Theatre William Hickman, felt compelled to make this show based on the idea that he believed it would click with a wide variety of audiences. The goal for this show was to make TheatreUNI not just a place for artists to
shine, but a community of support and love. He states that “The idea of feeling left out. Alone. Lonely. And then finding your people and a place where you can be yourself without judgment. For many of us that is theatre.” A statement that lives up to its word. The aim for inclusiveness is apparent to those who may feel unseen and unheard when dabbling in a craft that has more purpose than what people see on the surface.
Many can find enjoyment in this production thanks to the characters developing beautifully. Starting off as two-dimensional characters and evolving into individuals whose motivations and struggles highlight the human experience in ways many can identify with.
“Airness” gives its final showings on April 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Apr 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Bertha Martin auditorium within Strayer-Wood Theatre. Tickets can be purchased in the GBPAC ticket office or online, all UNI students get into TheatreUNI performances for free.
Those interested can watch the closing shows for “Airness” on April 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. in Bertha Martin auditorium located within Strayer-Wood Theatre.
CAMPUS LIFE
Study abroad allows students to continue their education from afar
NICK CHEN Staff Writer
The Study Abroad Center provides students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge on other cultures as well as making their world a little bigger. The program itself has many different options to offer that range from two weeks up to an academic year. You’ll find that many of them have a similar cost of attendance to studying on campus at UNI. Almost 80% of the programs offer courses in English, and every program offers academic credits that can be used toward a UNI degree. Some of the most popular program destinations for UNI students include the U.K. and Ireland, Italy, Spain, Japan, France, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, Costa Rica, and Greece.
Besides offering students a chance to learn more about other cultures, the Study Abroad Program allows students to enhance their résumé for employers and graduate schools. Some other advantages to studying abroad include strengthening your creative problem-solving skills, developing foreign language fluency, becoming a global citizen by exposing yourself to new languages, foods, and cultural customs, and building a global
network of friends and professional connections. “At UNI, we believe that studying abroad should be an accessible and enriching opportunity for all students. The majority of our programs are exchange-based, meaning participants pay UNI tuition. Additionally, students studying for a semester carry their usual scholarship and financial aid package with them abroad and are eligible for study abroad scholarships. A standout example program is our Soonchunhyang University exchange program in Korea, where students benefit from free housing through the cultural exchange scholarship and a stipend to reimburse portions of airfare,” stated Stephanie Rojas, director of the Study Abroad Center. There are a few type of programs when it comes to studying abroad which include semester and academic year, summer school, faculty-led, internship, research and work abroad. The semester and academic year program lets students live and learn at a university abroad during the fall and/ or spring semester. Students can study with other students from the U.S. and around the world. The summer school program gives students a taste of the study abroad experience where they will study and ex-
plore with a university abroad for one to three months. Students will gain unique learning experiences by participating in specialized courses. The faculty-led program is a two to three week experience where a class of 10-25 UNI students learn course content from UNI faculty through hands-on,
dynamic experiential learning. The internship, research and work abroad program is a unique opportunity to gain professional internship and work experience in your chosen field of study while earning academic credit. Opportunities for this program are available year-round.
If studying abroad is something you have considered in the past or something that sounds interesting, the study abroad program is a great opportunity. It provides a great opportunity for students and the memories you leave with are unforgettable and will last a lifetime.
COURTESY/UNI STUDY ABROAD
UNI offers study abroad options to fit all students budgets and preferences, from trips over break to an entire academic year.
CAMPUS LIFE
Who is “Good American Family for?
CALLEE FAIR Staff Writer
“Good American Family” is the newest popular TV crime show. The new Hulu original centers around the heartbreaking case of Natalia Grace, who is a Ukrainian-born American woman with dwarfism. At the age of seven, she was adopted by the Barnett family who abandoned her just a year later, falsely calling her a “woman” instead of the seven-year-old girl she was. There was an investigation later looking into the abandonment, neglect, and abuse that Natalia was put through, which is what the show revolves around.
Creator and showrunner Katie Robbins weaves both Barnett’s perspective and Natalia’s in a creatively interesting way that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats and constantly poses different angles that make you question everything. For those who don’t know the public story, the show treats the case like the strange mystery it is until it dwindles down to the hard truth.
Although the show is super entertaining, does that justify putting the spotlight on someone’s trauma? For the past few years, there has been a resurgence of popular true crime and murder stories brought to life on the screen. Between the interest in infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, NFL player turned to accused murderer OJ Simpson, and more, this generation’s ongoing fascination with true crime retellings has proven to be a money grab for film and documentary directors, in particular, “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy.
Murphy famously cre-
“Good American Family” tells the true story of Ukranian-born Natalia Grace, a seven-year-old girl with dwarfism. Natalia faces years of abandonment, neglect and abuse after her adoptive family claims that she is in fact a “woman,” which is what most of the show revolves around.
ated and directed his series “Monster,” revolving around serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and the complex case of the Menendez brothers. Murphy had been put under fire for this evoking series because of its romanticized portrayal of the characters, unoriginal perspectives, and immoral money-greediness in the retelling of these crimes.
Although the director reached out to the victims’ families while putting together the first season of “Dahmer”, Rita Isbell, the sister of Errol Lindsey, one of Dahmer’s victims, revealed to Insider that watching the series “felt like reliving it all over again,” and stating that, “they’re just mak-
ing money off of this tragedy.”
“Monster” was also met with this same criticism with Erik Menendez releasing a statement through his wife who posted on X saying that, “Murphy shapes his horrible narrative through vile and appalling character portrayals of Lyle and of me and disheartening slander.” The statement criticized Netflix in addition to Murphy for distributing his material, “It is sad for me to know that Netflix’s dishonest portrayal of the tragedies surrounding our crime have taken the painful truths several steps backward.”
With the compilation of the criticism coming directly from the victims and their
loved ones, it makes it hard to justify these true crime cases being retold through an artistic lens. These retellings should be dedicated towards the people it affected and the lives that were destroyed, otherwise, who is it for? In making these true crime films and series, the audience’s entertainment consumption shouldn’t be at the expense of the victims.
Natalia Grace recently did a cover story on People in light of her documentary series, "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” stating that she “doesn’t like being known as the girl who was re-aged and lived in her own apartment at seven years old.” She recounts in the interview what she has
been through, but doesn’t let that define who she is as a person.
The documentary series consists of three seasons, and follows Natalia Grace through her complete journey from the past, present, and what’s to come in the future, and most importantly, comes directly from Natalia Grace. “Good American Family,” although thoughtful, interesting and captivating, is a fantasized snapshot of the perspectives within the case.
Natalia Grace was not a part of the making of “Good American Family,” and has yet to comment on the show.
NFL mock draft: first ten selections
MICHAEL SPAHN Sports Writer
The NFL Draft is Thursday and the excitement amongst fans is brewing. There is a lot of speculation on which teams each player will end up on. Here is my mock draft for the first ten picks.
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami Ward is the best quarterback prospect in this draft. While this class is filled with talented players at the top of the board, coach Brian Callahan needs to develop a quarterback of his own. Ward possesses great poise and a phenomenal arm. He could be the next great Titans quarterback if he lands in Tennessee.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, Wide Receiver/Cornerback, Colorado Hunter may be the most talented draft prospect in recent years. At Colorado he won the Heisman Trophy, excelling at wide receiver and cornerback. The Browns need an elite receiver. Hunter can fill that void immediately while adding value on the defensive side of the football.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State Carter has the potential to be an elite pass rusher right away in the NFL. His stock skyrocketed after his dominant performance in the College Football Playoff at Penn State. The Giants could use some pass rush help to
compliment Brian Burns on the other side of the football. This is an easy pick for the Giants and one they should be excited about.
4. New England Patriots: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
The Patriots need offensive line help but can’t miss out on a generational talent in Jeanty. Mike Vrabel used to
coach in Tennessee with a running back by the name of Derrick Henry. Jeanty will make second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s job a lot easier.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, Defensive Tackle, Michigan Graham is the best-run defender in the draft. The Jaguars could benefit from
his presence up front for years to come.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillian, Wide Receiver, Arizona
The Raiders need another weapon at the receiver position. McMillian is the best wide receiver in the draft class, known for his contested catch ability. McMillian will be a great fit for new quar-
terback Geno Smith and be a great compliment to Brock Bowers.
7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
Warren is the perfect fit for New York given their huge need at tight end. New quarterback Justin Fields needs as many weapons around him as possible. Warren will do wonders for him in his first year as a Jet.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas
The Panthers could use some depth at the cornerback and position alongside Jaycee Horn. Barron is arguably the best cornerback in the draft.
9. Ne w Orleans Saints: Shedur Sanders, Quarterback, Colorado Sanders is a wildcard in this coming draft. He could go within the first three picks or slide to the end of round one. It feels like the perfect time for the Saints to pick a quarterback. The team hired a young offensive-minded coach in Kellen Moore and current quarterback Derek Carr needs shoulder surgery. The son of “Primetime” could be a great fit in the big easy.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, Guard, LSU The Bears added a lot of help to the offensive line this offseason. It can never hurt to add more help for that position. With Campbell still on the board it makes sense for the Bears to go this route
Panther tennis qualifies for MVC Championships
NICOLE WATERS Sports Writer
The Panther tennis team opened up competition on Thursday at home against Murray State. The doubles round saw the Panthers two tiebreakers with Darta Dalecka and Lorena Cardoso falling just short in the number one spot at 7-6 (10-8) as Kim Zizek and Andjela Raznatovic battled before dropping their match 7-6 (7-4). Laysa Mylavarapu and Abbie Peterson fell 6-3 at the number three spot, giving Murray State the team point.
Singles play saw Delecka fall in the number one spot at 6-0, 6-1, while Cardoso came up just short 7-5, 6-3. Zizek was defeated at 6-0, 6-3, while Raznatovic battled in a 6-3, 6-4 loss. The number five position saw Kanyaunt Sudsaard get beaten at 6-1, 6-0 as Mylavarapu closed out the day with a
tight match in the number six, which forced a third set before falling 6-3, 4-6, and
10-7. Saturday saw the
grab an early lead
with Delecka and Cardoso clinching a 6-1 lead early on.
dropped the number two doubles by a score of 6-1, but UNI secured the doubles points thanks to a forfeit win in the number three match.
Singles saw Sudsaard come out on top 6-1, 7-6 after a competitive second-set tiebreaker. Raznatovic took the win in the third set at 6-3, 4-6, and 6-1. Peterson clinched the third singles win for Northern Iowa by forfeit as Dalecka, Cardoso, and Zizek came up just short in the three-set matches.
The Panthers head to Valparaiso later this week for the 2025 MVC Tournament on Friday, April 25th. Their opening round will commence at 10 a.m. for Northern Iowa as they face the Belmont Bruins, with the team clinching the five-seed in the tournament and returning for the first time since 2022.
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Cam Ward, a quarterback from Miami, is expected to be the No. 1 pick in this years draft.
Panthers
Zizek and Raznatovic
The Panthers are in the MVC Tournament for the first time since 2022.
From four-sport athlete to Division 1 thrower: Breanna Hackman’s journey to Northern Iowa
Hackman, who was a standout basketball player in high school, decided to continue her track and filed career at UNI.
REAGAN GORKOW Guest Writer
Breanna Hackman never expected to be a Division I track and field athlete. In fact, she once saw basketball as her best path forward, even considering playing at the college level. But when the University of Northern Iowa’s track and field program came calling, she embraced the opportunity—and hasn’t looked back.
Now a redshirt sophomore excelling in shot put and discus, Hackman’s athletic journey began with a simple decision: avoiding running in junior high. “I was just, like, lazy in junior high and I didn’t want to run, so I started throwing,” she jokes, adding that many throwers get their start the same way.
At Nashua-Plainfield High School in Nashua, Iowa, she was a multi-sport athlete, competing in track and field, basketball, volleyball, and softball. Despite her current success in throwing, Hackman admits that basketball was her strongest sport in high school, leading her to explore collegiate basketball opportunities. “I had a lot of success in basketball, too, rather than track, so I was kind of going between the two. I didn’t know where track would take me,” she says. It wasn’t until she was recruited by UNI, visited campus, and met the coaching staff that she realized track
and field was her future.
Hackman often struggles to find balance in her life. Between training and competing, academics, and her job, it’s difficult to find the time for her friends and family. Although “home” for Hackman is only 30 minutes away, she doesn’t get the chance to make the trip as often as she’d like. “Friends and family, right now, is kind of on the back burner. I don’t have as much time for my family as I should, and as I’d like,” Hackman shares.
Hackman, a physical education major, plans on going into coaching after she graduates from UNI. Looking at how she balances different aspects of her life, Hackman says 70% of her time and focus is on training. “I know it’s supposed to be student-athlete, but sometimes I’m an athlete-student,” Hackman jokes. As a physical education major, most of her classes directly relate to her future in coaching, which she enjoys.
Starting college is tough for everyone, struggling to find where you belong and how to start this new chapter of your life. For Hackman, it was the same. Her biggest goal as a freshman was simply to fit in. “I just wanted…blend well with the team and make myself known as somebody, rather than just, like, the freshman, you know,” Hackman says. It appears that she has achieved this goal, though, because she
shares about her go-to support system: her teammates. Hackman says the team is like their own family, and they all support each other, across all event groups.
This team-wide support system has become a very important part of Hackman’s life. So much so, that her proudest moment as a college athlete has been seeing her teammate’s successes. “I like my own success, don’t get me wrong, but seeing them, like, strive and hit the goals that I know they’re setting for themselves and know they want to hit is just so rewarding for
me,” Hackman says. While she takes pride in both her own and her teammates’ successes, Hackman has also faced challenges along the way. Overcoming obstacles are a part of any athlete’s journey, and Hackman says hers had to do with her ego. Coming from a smaller high school where she was consistently at the top, it’s hard to come into an environment where everyone is just as good—or even better—than you. Hackman highlights the importance of setting realistic goals for yourself, along with your biggest goals to avoid
getting too caught up in the future instead of focusing on right now. “Goals are what they are, there’s a journey to it. It’s not always going to be a straight path, so I just try to live the journey every day and see where it takes me,” Hackman says.
There is always the age-old question to ask any athlete: What advice would you give younger athletes or the younger version of yourself? To this, Hackman says, “It’s okay to not be liked. It’s okay to fail. The hardest part is learning how to fail and then getting back up and doing it again.”
Panther basketball feels like home
CARTER LUST Sports Writer
Following the 2023-24 NCAA season, the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team had a staggering seven players enter the transfer portal, the most in program history. This uncertain time in college hoops forced UNI head coach Ben Jacobson to jump through the portal without knowing what would be on the other side. In a May 2024 interview, Jacobson commented on the difficulty in navigating this new landscape of NCAA athletics.
“It’s been a busy spring for everybody and I think that’s one of the things I’m learning and our staff has learned about with the transfer portal and name-image-likeness,” Jacobson said.
And a dynamic spring it was. Those seven-player departures forced Jacobson to reload his team through the portal, not just with graduating high school seniors.
“A year ago everybody on our roster returned and that was something we (were) very proud of. Then, this year, we got the other end of it” expressed Jacobson.
Although UNI experienced significant losses like Bowen Born and Nate Heise, Jacobson landed four prolific players from the portal who immediately impacted the Panthers during the 2024-25 season. Leon Bond III, Ben Schwieger, Max Weisbrod, and Cael
Schmitt led Northern Iowa to a 20-13 record and third-place finish in the Missouri Valley Conference. Those transfers helped develop and embody Northern Iowa’s values and standards, in part influencing 11 athletes to return for the 2025-26 season. In the thick of a transfer portal that haunts many mid-major programs, the McLeod Center is where players want to be.
According to ESPN basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello, the transfer portal is “a database of every player who has interest in transferring from his or her current school.” When an athlete is
unhappy with their situation at a particular university, they “go to their school’s compliance department and tell them they want to be entered into the transfer portal. Some schools ask the student-athlete to tell the coach first, but once a player goes to compliance and makes the request, they have 48 hours to be entered into the portal,” said Borzello. Although coaches or the compliance staff may initially deny the request, this delay typically only lasts two days; ultimately, it is the player’s choice.
While many quickly highlight the transfer portal’s det-
rimental impact on collegiate sports through decreased loyalty and NIL chaos, the basketball media often overlooks stories of players finding the right fit on teams that feel like family. Take Schmitt, a graduate transfer from Coe College who used the portal to make the remarkable jump from Division III to Division I men’s basketball.
Schmitt said UNI was a “dream school” of his growing up. He emphasized Jacobson’s influence on the team being a significant factor in his decision to play for the Panthers, expressing how “it’s hard to find a coach, let alone per-
son, who cares about the lives of others as much as Coach Jacobson. The rest of the staff is an extension of that.”
Schmitt mentioned how Panther basketball has paved the way for players to have “great relationships with the other guys on the team,” many of whom “have come to be their best friends.” Outside of the gym, Schmitt emphasized how there are “deep connections that have been created with other UNI students, faculty, and staff that are hard to just leave.”
And that’s the key.
Northern Iowa has developed a community, culture, and camaraderie that make it difficult for athletes to pass up. In addition, the “men’s basketball program has incredible support from boosters and donors, which allows them to provide a very competitive NIL package for players in the current world of NIL in college athletics,” emphasized Schmitt. This support from the Panther faithful has allowed the team to flourish as it enters a period where it can be a “challenge for mid-majors to keep players like this from teams in the Power 4 conferences,” Schmitt stated.
Even as the transfer portal threatens to dismantle mid-major programs, UNI wears its heart on its sleeve, both on and off the court. These characteristics make the team from Cedar Falls a “class-act program,” said Schmitt, and that is why players call it home.
Panther softball wins series over SIU
ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer
Over the weekend, on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, the UNI softball team played host to Southern Illinois. The teams played once on Friday, and played a doubleheader on Saturday. This was a big series for the Panthers, as the Salukis came into the series in first place in the Missouri Valley Conference, with an impressive 17-1 conference record. The Panthers came in with a 12-6 conference record, so while they could not get by them in the standings, it was an opportunity to shrink the gap. The Panthers took the first game of the series on Friday, before the teams split the doubleheader on Saturday.
On Fri day, it was the Salukis getting on the board first, when Anna Carder hit a solo home run in the top of the first inning. The Panthers knotted it up in the bottom of the second inning, when Salukis pitcher Kaytee Dahltstrom struggled to find the strike zone and walked in a run. In the bottom of the third the Panthers got their first hits of the game, and made them count. Kate
Lappe hit a two run homer, and Katelyn Callahan followed her up with a solo shot, making the score 4-1 in the Panthers favor. The Salukis hit right back, scoring four runs in the top of the fourth
to tie the game back up. This was short lived, as another Panther home run, this time by Skylar Benesh, put the Panthers back out in front in the bottom of the fourth.
The Salukis would tie it up once again in the sixth, but an Ava Smithson double in the bottom of the inning drove in Makenna Kuper. This run would be the winner, as Anna Wischnowski was able to keep the Salukis off the board with her pitching in the seventh.
The first game on Saturday, saw the Salukis get three runs in the top of the first inning, and Sanders hit a home run for the Panthers in the bottom. The score was 3-1, and in what became a pitcher’s duel, it would remain that way until the bottom of the seventh inning. In the seventh, Lappe hit a solo home run, and was immediately followed up by a game-tying home run from Callahan. This sent the game to extras, where the Salukis had an offensive explosion. They scored 9 runs in the top
of the eighth, and the Panthers stood no chance to match that in the bottom. The Salukis took the second game of the series, 12-6.
The third game was for the series, and on the back of three home runs, one by Sanders, another by Lappe and a third from Ella Smithson, the Panthers had a 4-0 lead going into the fourth. The Salukis got a couple of runs back in the top of the forth and fifth innings, but in the bottom of the fifth, the Panthers tacked on four more of their own. The Panthers took the 8-2 lead into the seventh inning, and although it was a bit shaky, they pulled out the 8-6 victory. The series improved the Panthers overall record to 26-15, and their conference record to 14-7. They sit in third place, with six conference games left to play. The Panthers will take the field next on Tuesday, April 22, when they play host to Iowa State.
NORTHERN IOWAN/MACI SWANSON
The Panthers will bring back 11 players from lastr year’s squad.
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The Panthers will visit Illinois State this weekend.
CLASSIFIEDS CROSSWORD
Across
1) Gp. for songwriters et al.
6) 1/60,000 min.
10) Assist in wrongdoing
14) Animal with a flexible snout
15) Legal gp. cofounded by Helen Keller
16) Spell caster
17) Go _ a limb
18) Carefully select
19) Clickable image
20) Part of a liner
23) Haul
24) Isolate
27) Laughable
31) Entrance requirement, sometimes
33) _ Aviv
34) "Honi soit qui mal y _"
35) Subtle emanation
36) Seek divine guidance
37) Math lesson topic
40) Capitol products
41) Blockheads
42) Bracelet site
43) "I could go on, but won't"
44) Rocky mountain peaks
45) Fish named for a facial characteristic
46) It might be up to its neck in hot water
48) D.C. type
49) Some MDs
56) Ready for picking
58) Show respect to a judge
59) Circa
60) Aces, sometimes
61) Spicy Spanish dish
62) Lacking in resonance, e.g.
63) Finishes
64) Walk laboriously
65) Antique auto
Down
1) Reynolds film "Rent-_"
2) Pucker-inducing 3) "The Elder" of Rome 4) A bit smashed?
5) Cone bearer
6) Large parrot with brilliant plumage
7) Gulf War missile
8) Beauty mag
9) It provides no outlets 10) _ curiae (friend of the court) 11) Swimming method 12) ID's counterpart 13) Highest non-face card
21) Affirmative action?
22) Suffix with "depend"
25) In a bare-bones way
26) French president's residence
27) Computer miniprogram
28) Dress down 29) Like some tall mountains
30) Delivery letters
3l) Surf partners, on some menus
32) Historic periods
35) Worship from _ 36) Engine knock
38) Turnips or yams, e.g.
39) Drive dangerously, in a way
44) Not-shabby link
45) Frightening word 47) Get the wrinkles out 48) Argue in court
50) Place to stack money
51) Norway's capital 52) Large wading bird 53) Royal heirs, often 54) Adjust, as a guitar
55) Charon's river
56) Seafood delicacy
57) Where to stay away
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