1-18-13

Northern Iowan t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f n o r t h e r n i o wa’s s t u d e n t - p r o d u c e d n e w s p a p e r s i n c e 1 8 9 2

JANUARY 18, 2013

I

FRIDAY

VOLUME 109, ISSUE 28

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA

I

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG

DOR

Biscotti’s temporarily relocated to Shull Hall BROOKS WOOLSON

News Writer

OPINION

We are living in a golden age of television

Columnist Ruane comments on the evolution of primetime television from fluff and lighthearted fare to serious, gripping drama. < See PAGE 4

CAMPUS LIFE

Welcome to the jungle: Sissy’s Sircus celebrates the strange The NI’s theatre writer was impressed by the glitz and glamour of Sissy’s Sircus, with blood, sweat, tears, sex and glitter. < See PAGE 6

ENTERTAINMENT

Performers slam, sing and speak at INK! Local artists showed their stuff at the open mic night hosted by Octopus on College Hill, taking advantage of the venue to share their talents with an audience. < See PAGE 6

ONLINE PIN HAPPY! Check out Amanda’s latest pins on our website. < visit northern-iowan.org

INDEX I SPY AT UNI......................2 OPINION............................4 CAMPUS LIFE....................6 SPORTS.............................8 CLASSIFIEDS...................10 GAMES............................11

Students searching for a quick snack or a place to study on the south side of campus will have to visit the basement of Shull Hall this semester.

Previously located in the Redeker Center, Biscotti’s and the Redeker Center computer lab have moved to the basement of Shull Hall because of construction to expand the dining and office complex.

The computer lab and Biscotti’s are located adjacent to one another in Shull and are accessible by the west stairwell in the building.

Pat Beck, assistant director of residence and marketing, said the renovated student center will feature several improvements.

When construction is complete, a larger Piazza dining center with additional seating will be available. The center will feature new student lounges for studying and relaxation.

Finally, Biscotti’s, one of two campus convenience stores run by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Residence, will expand to offer a greater selection and more seasonal items.

The expansion is designed to serve the needs of the growing population on the south side of campus, particularly students in Panther Village, a new on-campus apartment complex.

Phase I of Panther Village opened in fall 2012, with

space for 204 occupants, and a 246-bed Phase II will open in fall 2013.

Panther Village residents are not required to have a meal plan, and could take advantage of expanded grocery options in Biscotti’s.

While the Redeker construction continues, residents of the Quads will not have a 24-hour computer lab nearby.

The computer lab in Shull Hall will be open when Biscotti’s is open. Biscotti’s will maintain its hours from last year.

Also, students who visit Biscotti’s this semester will notice that they have fewer snacks and beverages to choose from. One notable casualty of the move was the espresso machine.

To help students find Biscotti’s, the Shull staff have posted signs pointing the way to the shop.

Britt Hudson, the Shull Hall residence life coordinator, welcomes the store’s temporary change in location.

“I think students here (in Shull) appreciate having access to Biscotti’s,” Hudson said.

The changes have brought some minor disruption to Shull residents.

Ben Ott, a senior biology major and Shull resident, noted the inconvenience of the locked doors to the residence hallway.

“I have to get my key out every time,” Ott said.

Hudson acknowledged residents’ potential issues during

COLBY CAMPBELL/Northern Iowan

Merchandise fills the new Biscotti’s location in Shull Hall. The campus convenience store, one of two run by the Department of Residence, has temporarily moved while construction takes place in Redeker Center.

the transition, but maintains an optimistic view of the situation.

“Construction can be frustrating. It’s change,” Hudson said, “but change is good. It means we are growing.”

LIBERAL ARTS CORE

Cornerstone subject of Liberal Arts Core discussion BLAKE FINDLEY Staff Writer

At the University of Northern Iowa, potential changes may occur in the Liberal Arts Core as the university enters a new curriculum cycle. The 45-credit core is currently under evaluation.

One of the potential changes to the Liberal Arts Core is the proposal for the Cornerstone Experience for freshmen.

April Chatham-Carpenter, the faculty member sponsoring the proposal for the Cornerstone Experience, said the course came out of an “intensive self-study of the first year of college called Foundations of Excellence.”

She said one issue that kept arising is whether the university has a common curriculum experience that all first-year students can take. ChathamCarpenter said they developed an ad hoc committee to investigate several issues and report back to the first-year council.

Chatham-Carpenter said the committee recommended a six-hour course that is similar to the current Liberal Arts Core capstone course, but at the front end of the college experience. The recommended course would be a yearlong course that could be substituted for categories 1A and 1B — the oral and written communication categories — so that extra hours would

not be added to the LAC. The executive vice president and provost and the vice president of student affairs gave permission to move forward with the course and have it beginning 2011.

According to ChathamCarpenter, 10 faculty members taught the Cornerstone course for the 2011-2012 academic year, with 20-25 students per course.

Chatham-Carpenter said the course had three main goals. The first and most obvious was to develop writing and speaking skills.

The second goal was to foster student success and the practice of learning how to < See LAC, page 2

BISCOTTI’S SPRING 2013 HOURS

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight

NEWS

PAGE 2

NORTHERN IOWAN L011 Maucker Union Cedar Falls, IA 50614 www.northern-iowan.org 319.273.2157

KARI BRAUMANN Executive Editor braumank@uni.edu 319.273.6826

BRANDON POLL

EXTENDED WEATHER FORECAST

FRIDAY HIGH: 45 LOW: 5 SUNNY

SATURDAY HIGH: 36 LOW: 6 SUNNY

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013

DATA FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

SUNDAY HIGH: 15 LOW: -1 SNOW

MONDAY HIGH: 37 LOW: 27 MOSTLY CLOUDY

KRISTIN GUESS

Email submissions to Executive Editor Kari Braumann at braumank@uni. edu.

EDITORIAL STAFF LINH TA

News Editor tal@uni.edu

SEND US STORY IDEAS

Tell us what’s happening on campus. Email submissions to northern-iowan@uni.edu.

CAITIE PETERSON Campus Life Editor petercap@uni.edu

BRAD EILERS

CORRECTIONS

Sports Editor eilersb@uni.edu

The Northern Iowan strives for complete accuracy and corrects its errors immediately. If you believe the NI has printed a factual error, please call our office at 319.273.2157 or email us at northern-iowan@uni.edu immediately.

BRANDON BAKER Photo Editor bbaker@uni.edu

AMANDA BLANCHE Copy Editor blanchea@uni.edu

ADVERTISING STAFF

BRIANNA LEWERKE

Advertising Executive northern-iowan@uni.edu

PRODUCTION STAFF BRANDON POLL Senior Production Typesetter Webmaster

DAKOTA INGLES Production Graphics

NI STAFF

MICHELE SMITH

Northern Iowan Manager

SARAH KELZER

Business Assistant

RAE ANNA KAHLER Business Assistant KATIE KELZER Business Assistant

CIRCULATION

JARED STROEBELE

On-Campus Circulation

BRENDAN SMITH

Off-Campus Circulation

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Editorial Assistants at the Northern Iowan are a team of volunteers who assist the Copy Editor in reviewing content.

The Northern Iowan is published semiweekly on Tuesday and Friday during the academic year; weekly on Friday during the summer session, except for holidays and examination periods, by the University of Northern Iowa, L011 Maucker Union, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0166 under the auspices of the Board of Student Publications.

Advertising errors that are the fault of the Northern Iowan will be corrected at no cost to the advertiser only if the Northern Iowan office is notified within seven days of the original publication. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisement at any time.

The Northern Iowan is funded in part with student activity fees.

A copy of the Northern Iowan grievance procedure is available at the Northern Iowan office, located at L011 Maucker Union.

All material is copyright © 2012 by the Northern Iowan and may not be used without permission.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

GUEST COLUMNS

Adviser

Advertising Executive northern-iowan@uni.edu

Visit northern-iowan.org/ employment to apply.

Letters must be less than 300 words in length and are subject to editing. Not all submissions will be printed. Send submissions to braumank@uni.edu.

I SPY AT UNI

Managing Editor pollb@uni.edu 563.249.6861

ASHLEY SMITH

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NORTHERN IOWAN JOIN OUR STAFF

ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

Do you know where this picture was taken? If so, post your answer on the Northern Iowan Facebook page.

The winner’s name and the picture’s location will be featured in the next edition of the Northern Iowan. The Dec. 4 picture, which was first identified by senior chemistry and physics major Sarah Pearce, was a wall decoration in McCollum Science Hall on the ground floor near the southwest entrance.

LAC

continued from page 1

work together. The third goal was an increased knowledge of civility, awareness of differences and interaction with other people.

The course, was built around a common reading experience, “Zeitoun,” with many assignments relating to the book.

Chatham-Carpenter said the theatre department is planning on turning next year’s common reading experience, “An American Way of Eating” by Tracy McMullan, into one of their main stage productions.

Jacob Shultz, a sophomore communication/public relations major who took Cornerstone during the 2011-2012 academic year, said he “enjoyed reading ‘Zeitoun.’”

“The book caused a lot of discussion to arise and brought up many issues still facing our country,” Shultz said.

According to ChathamCarpenter, one of the practices of the Cornerstone Experience is the Peer Teaching Assistant program. She said the PTA program was implemented with the knowledge that “students tend to be successful when they have someone that can mentor them at their level.”

Shultz, a sophomore Spanish and public relations double major, said his PTA was “very helpful.”

“We actually became pretty good friends,” Shultz said of his PTA. Each student who is selected as a PTA receives three elective credits and is required to spend 10 hours in the classroom and an additional two hours in a seminar where they learn men-

toring practices, writing assistance, small group discussion leadership and other skills that can be put to use in the classroom. Chatham-Carpenter called it a “leadership program.” Chatham-Carpenter also said many students who enrolled in the Cornerstone course last year are now PTAs, which is beneficial because they are close in age to the firstyear students and know what to expect from the course.

“We expect we’ll have more of those folks as the program continues,” Chatham-Carpenter said.

Chatham-Carpenter explained that PTAs do everything from taking attendance to meeting with students during one-on-one to presenting in class.

“My students are required to (do) two in-person meetings with me and two with the PTA outside of class,” ChathamCarpenter said. “This increases the likelihood (the students) will develop relationships outside of class.”

The PTAs have even met with students to help them develop speaking and coping skills, she said.

“I saw the students start listening to the PTA immediately,” Chatham-Carpenter said.

“It was like a corner was almost turned in that they would do what the PTA said, almost as if the PTA were a parent figure.”

According to ChathamCarpenter, the course is going to have two different course descriptions and numbers, one for each semester. The first semester course is 1st Year Cornerstone: Integrated Communication I and the second semester course is 1st Year Cornerstone: Integrated

Communication II. She said the idea of the course is that whenever students write, they will also do some speaking about the topic and vice versa.

For example, ChathamCarpenter said that for one particular assignment, the students had to write a family narrative and include their own experience in terms of a significant move while tying it to the Great Migration.

“We had the students write about their own experiences, and they had to tribute someone from their story in a speech,” Chatham-Carpenter said.

In her classes, she said students are always taped when giving speeches and then have to write a reflection on their growth and goals for developing as a speaker.

Chatham-Carpenter also said there is much discussion about how to organize and research your ideas, given that the language and presentation of your ideas carry over from written to oral communication and vice versa.

“The Cornerstone allows us to teach the basic principles, the basic theory you might consider (and) how the choice of message will depend on your audience and the genre all in one course instead of separately,” Chatham-Carpenter said.

“The setup for the class was excellent and the class was cool because I was with (my classmates) for a whole year,” Schultz said. “It felt like high school and was a good transition for me into college.”

Shultz also said he enjoyed the projects and presentations < See LAC, page 3

CAMPUS EVENTS

Do you want to have an event listed here? Email us at northern-iowan@uni.edu with information about the event to have it featured.

FRIDAY

WRESTING VS. OKLAHOMA West Gym 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

STOMP Great Hall, GBPAC 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, is performing at the GBPAC. Call 319-273-4TIX or visit the GBPAC box office.

SUNDAY

MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. DRAKE McLeod Center 2 p.m.

MONDAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE Maucker Union 9 a.m.

The UNI Student Involvement Center is hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. UNI students and staff will be able to commemorate MLK Jr. Day by serving their community.

A free t-shirt, lunch and transportation are provided for students interested in volunteering. Register to volunteer at www.uni.edu/ involvement by 5 p.m. on Jan. 18.

TUESDAY

MOVIE: INCLUDING SAMUEL Great Hall, GBPAC 7 p.m.

The film “Including Samuel” is part of the Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream Series. The film explores photojournalist Dan Habib’s family and their efforts to include their son, Samuel, who has cerebral palsy, in their everyday lives.

NEWS

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013

LAC

continued from page 2

and said it was a great idea to make the course a permanent part of the LAC because the “integration of College Writing and Research and Oral Communication is seamless.”

Kelli Larson took the course during the 2011-2012 academic year and said she had a “great experience in the class.”

Larson, a sophomore religion major, said it helped her adjust to the college workload, and she learned how to talk to professors when seeking help. According to Larson, the class also gave her opportunities “to experience events on campus that (she) normally would not have attended.”

“I am still using some of the skills that I learned in that course, even though I was enrolled in it last year,” Larson said. “Overall, it was a good experience.”

Brittany Salyars, a sophomore communication major, said that she enjoyed the combination of College Writing and Research and Oral Communication but she has reservations about the rest of the class.

“What I didn’t like, and felt like was a waste of time, was the college experience part of the class where they tried to teach us how to be a student,” Salyars said after taking the class in the 20112012 academic year. “I think everyone’s experience is and should be different, and it’s not something you can learn from sitting in a classroom.”

Because Cornerstone is not housed within an individual department, ChathamCarpenter had to consult both the Communication Studies department and the Department of Languages and Literatures.

She said the Department of Communication Studies has voted to approve sending the proposal for Cornerstone, and the Department of Languages and Literatures is in the process of coming back with a response, which she hopes to get by the end of the semester.

According to ChathamCarpenter, the next step will be to consult the senate of the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.

“In the spring, hypothetically, college senates will be looking at all proposals that affect the LAC,” Chatham-Carpenter said. “At that point, they will send the information to the University Undergraduate Committee.”

If there are unresolved conflicts, the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee can bring in parties to discuss the proposal and have a place where they can mediate their conflict.

Ideally, proposals will then go to the faculty senate by spring 2014.

MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS for the

Mandatory Informational Meetings for

January 22nd & 23rd 6:00-7:00 pm State College Room Maucker Union from

in

Questions?

Contact Dakotah Reed email: dakotah@uni.edu phone: (641) 777-2802

Visit www.uni.edu/lac for more information about program requirements and the purpose of the LAC.

UNI plans day of service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

fall spaces

going fast

LINH TA

News Editor

While some students may take Martin Luther King Jr. Day to relax and hang out, University of Northern Iowa students can commemorate the holiday and make it a day on rather than a day off by serving their community.

Held annually, the Student Involvement Center hosts the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to allow students an easy opportunity to volunteer at local agencies. The day consists of guest speakers and various service projects may get involved in.

Check-in is from 9-9:45 a.m. at Maucker Union, and a guest speaker will present until 10 a.m.

After the speaker, and

introduction and instructions, volunteers will be transported by bus to various locations, including the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Grout Museum District, Country View Nursing Home and the Catholic Worker House. At each agency, volunteers will do different tasks to assist the organization and serve the community.

At noon, volunteers will eat lunch back in Maucker Union. A free t-shirt is also provided to those who participate in the service day.

Registration is open to all who are interested. Visit www.uni.edu/involvement, to register. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Jan. 18.

**

ANNUAL BUDGETARY PROCESS Student Organizations

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIBERAL ARTS CORE

VOLUNTEERING

**

PAGE 3

Close to campus. Fully furnished available. Private bedrooms. Individual leases.

a p p ly @ u v m i l l s . c o m 212 4 West 27 th St | 319 . 8 59 .04 8 5 amenities subject to change

KARI BRAUMANN OPINION EDITOR BRAUMANK@UNI.EDU

JANUARY 18, 2013

|

opinion

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG

|

PAGE 4

VOLUME 109, ISSUE 28

Gun control is a futile deterrent AUSTIN SMITH

smithacp @uni.edu

CAROLYN COLE/Los Angeles Times/MCT

Andrew Lincoln is shown on the set of “The Walking Dead,” the zombie series on AMC, in June 2012. “The Walking Dead” is one of many newer “serial dramas” on American television tackling compelling subject matter and maintaining complex storylines over multiple episodes.

We are living in the golden age of television “Too much television will rot your brain.”

You’ve heard it at some point during your childhood. We all have. Whether you heard it from a parent or a babysitter or a scary old man, we’ve all been warned that watching too much television will cause our heads to explode or result in some other form of neurological catastrophe.

I’m here to tell you (and you’ll want to sit down for this) that it is simply not true.

Now, I’m not a doctor, so I can’t say with any certainty that watching an episode of “Jersey Shore” on MTV won’t result in the loss of precious brain cells, but what I do know is that television is not what it used to be, for better or worse.

Back in the ‘90s, sitcoms like “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “Home Improvement” were among the most popular shows on television.

These shows were simplistic, endearing and, most importantly, good for at least a laugh or two. Each show was a half hour long and the best part was that few episodes had a connection to the ones that came before it, making it easy for first-time viewers to catch a random episode and not miss a beat.

I have nothing against these types of shows, but they required very little commitment from their

BLAKE RUANE ruaneb@ uni.edu

audience and they rarely tackled material that could be considered edgy or thought provoking.

At the very least, these shows served an admirable purpose, even if that purpose was merely to provide a half hour of lighthearted entertainment for the hardworking men and women of America.

But the success of these sitcoms left the television landscape flooded with the same family-friendly content, with only a few serious dramas like “The X-Files,” “NYPD Blue” and “ER” able to claw their way to the top of the ratings.

Television at the time was passable at best, stuck in the shadow of the film industry that had dwarfed it for decades in terms of artistic value.

But while Hollywood has become a recycling bin of remakes, sequels and reboots in recent years, the television industry has seen a creative boom.

On AMC (of all channels), groundbreaking shows like “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead” have captured the attention of critics and audiences alike.

“Game of Thrones” and “Boardwalk Empire,”

despite the fact that they air on the premium cable network HBO, have found new life (and new audiences) on DVD. The same can be said for “Dexter” and “Homeland” on Showtime.

That’s not to mention the surprising reinvention of FX, where shows like “Sons of Anarchy,” “Justified” and “American Horror Story” have been allowed to thrive.

And these are not sitcoms – not even close.

These are serialized dramas, where a viewer misses an episode at his or her own peril, for fear of missing out on crucial plot points or character developments.

These kinds of shows rely on the audience investing in character and plot to keep them coming back every week, rather than hooking them on the promise of cheap laughs.

Shows like “Breaking Bad” are a perfect example, where fans watch in earnest as the lead character transforms from a regular high school science teacher to a ruthless drug kingpin over the course of the series.

These shows challenge us with morally ambiguous characters, shocking and unexpected plot twists, and the invitation to ponder and consider the events of each episode long after we’ve finished watching.

People don’t just watch these shows and forget about them anymore either.

No, they debate over them with their friends and coworkers or they take to the Internet, where they discuss them with fervor on Twitter and Facebook.

Suddenly, watching a television show has become a communal experience, in that we become so attached to a show that we feel the need to share in it with others, lending out whole seasons on DVD or encouraging nonviewers to catch up on Netflix or Hulu.

Now, more than ever, we are witnessing television at its creative peak.

These are some of the most compelling and original television shows in years, and the obsessive fan culture is a direct result of this upward surge in quality.

And the best part is that there is something out there for everyone, whether you appreciate the aforementioned dramas or still prefer to spend your nights in the comforting arms of a good old-fashioned sitcom like “The Big Bang Theory” or “How I Met Your Mother.”

You don’t have to feel ashamed to turn on the television anymore, because chances are there is something out there that will give you something to think about.

Blake Ruane is a senior in English from Cedar Falls.

Have you ever heard of Kennesaw, Ga.? Most people have not. It’s a simple Georgia town with one truly unique aspect: it is the only city in the United States that legally requires the head of every household, with some exceptions, to possess a firearm and proper ammunition within the house.

Yes, you read that correctly. The city legislature mandates that every head of house own a gun and ammunition to match it.

This law was passed in 1982 and remains in effect today in the city of about 30,000.

For 31 years now, the crime rates within Kennesaw city limits have been steadily declining and continue to fall well below the national average. In the first two decades of the law’s existence, there were three murders inside city limits, two of which were committed with knives.

Such a law may sound unconstitutional to you. The American Civil Liberties Union thought so and challenged the ordinance in federal court.

They lost. It is entirely constitutional.

Persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, paupers (translation: the poor), convicted felons and conscientious objectors are exempt from the gun law and no person has actually been convicted for violating it.

In case you’re still not entirely sure that this town is safe with so many registered guns in its midst, you should know that in 2007, Family Circle magazine named Kennesaw as one of the nation’s 10 best towns for families.

Yet we don’t hear much about Kennesaw in the midst of today’s growing gun debates. Many fellow firearms owners I know attribute this to the mainstream media and others fearing a society that is mostly armed and educated in firearm use and ethics.

An educated populace that is armed is a frightening thing to those in positions of power, because it means < See GUNS, page 5

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013

GUNS

continued from page 4

they must keep themselves in check or the populace will do it for them.

The thought of the majority of a population legally owning firearms may be disconcerting to some. That is entirely understandable.

Firearms have the potential to cause great damage and must be kept, maintained and utilized by persons educated and/ or experienced in these matters.

But then again, so do cars, airplanes, boats, power tools, any type of open flame and many species of domesticated animal.

None of these things are unsafe by themselves (arguments could be made for fire and animals, but good luck banning candles and cattle ranches) and are only as good as the individual operating them. We the people are the problem, not the devices we implement to accomplish our own ends.

CNN news anchor Piers Morgan referred to gun ownership leading to a “Wild-West type environment.” That statement is probably more accurate than he realized, although with a rather different meaning.

Consider that in the second half of the 1800s, the days of Western icons and outlaws, most people in communities west of the Mississippi carried firearms on their person almost everywhere they went. And despite what Hollywood and popular fiction stories show, murder rates within towns

were surprisingly lower than what we often assume them to have been.

Most urban crimes with firearms were committed by gangs (which still exist today, and still with guns) who drew their power and audacity from numbers; individuals who ambushed their victims away from high traffic parts of town; and drunk persons.

It should also be noted that many saloons required their patrons to leave their guns with the barkeeper and if they were too drunk or surly, the weapons would not be returned until their owner had sobered up.

The Wild West was not nearly as trigger happy as most people consider it to be. Consider the psychology behind it, which is still applicable today: in a town where lots of people openly carry their guns on them, less people would be inclined to use a weapon that is audible from across town because they would likely induce equal harm to themselves shortly after their crime.

It is significantly more difficult to prey on somebody when that person is equally equipped to defend themselves against potential predators. Remember the environments where many of the recent newsworthy shootings have taken place: schools and other venues, such as movie theaters, where (in most states) individuals may not carry firearms.

The main issue in the mainstream media today is whether or not to ban legal ownership

opinion

PAGE 5

MCT CAMPUS

of assault weapons. Essentially, the argument is whether to allow citizens to lawfully own rifles that use magazines or other devices that allow the weapon to fire 10 or more bullets quickly before the shooter needs to reload.

The main model of weapon in this debate is the AR-15, which is a civilian variant of the standard rifle used by U.S. military forces. These rifles are expensive and, due to size and shape, are incredibly difficult to conceal when being transported or carried. AR-15s and most other assault weapons are generally kept for home defense or recreational trips to the local

firing range.

Monitoring and controlling who is allowed to legally purchase guns is absolutely necessary. Background checks, pre-screening and mandatory training must be done and done well, but limiting what eligible gun owners are able to purchase is not in the public’s best interest.

Why not? Because criminals aren’t exactly known for following the law.

So, somebody who has decided to commit murder on any scale has already decided that they have no regard for the law, and without that regard, they will not be confined to legal

methods of acquiring arms.

Black markets exist whenever a product is restricted or denied to the general populace.

So laws limiting what good, lawful citizens are able to protect themselves will hurt nobody but the victims because they are denied equal equipment to protect themselves and those around them.

If we allow ourselves to be limited in how we legally defend ourselves, we are making ourselves prey for those who do not adhere to the law.

Austin Smith is a first-year

student in TESOL/Spanish teaching from Iowa City.

Unexpected Pregnancy?

You have Alternatives.

Free Confidential Pregnancy Tests Available!

319-232-5683 alternativescenter.org • 1006 Decathlon Drive, Waterloo, IA

Finally, a resolution you want to keep.

Donating plasma saves lives and is surprisingly easy and quick to do, plus you can receive up to $275 YOUR FIRST MONTH!

VISIT BIOLIFEPLASMA.COM NOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT! 802 Brandilynn Blvd • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 • 319.277.1981

$100

NEW DONORS OR DONORS MONTHS OR MORE, PRES WHO HAVEN’T DONATED IN TWO $100 IN JUST TWO DONA ENT THIS COUPON AND RECEIVE TIONS.

Must present this coupon total of $20 on your first prior to the initial donation to receive a and a total of $80 on you successful donation. Initia r second 1.31.13 and second dona l donation must be completed by Coupon redeemable only tion within 30 days. successful donations. Ma upon completing with any other offer. Only y not be combined at participating locations.

caitie peterson campus life editor petercap@uni.edu

campuslife

january 18, 2013

|

northern-iowan.org

|

page 6

volume 109, issue 28

THEATRE REVIEW

Welcome to the jungle

Photo courtesy of JKray Photography

Mona Lott, left, and Adonis Hero perform in “Sissy’s Sircus: Into the Jungle,” a burlesque show at the Oster Regent Theatre in downtown Cedar Falls. This year’s show features star-crossed lovers from different planets and a message of acceptance of self and others.

Sissy’s Sircus brings bold, burlesque beauty to Oster Regent ANDREW RUBENBAUER

Theatre Writer

The auditorium of the Oster Rgent Theatre shook with applause and screams at house manager Dylan Martin’s pre-show announcement.

“Don’t turn off your phone,” Martin advised. “Put your phone on vibrate and put it in your pocket!”

Sissy’s Sircus is a burlesque troupe based in the Cedar Valley. The company’s mission statement, according to the Sissy’s Sircus website, is: “Sissy’s Sircus creates an inclusive environment that offers a creative outlet for young artists in a supportive community.”

“We want the audience to feel the same way, that they won’t be judged for their lifestyles or personalities, and can feel free to be themselves when they are with us,” Missy Paar, assistant stage manager of the production, explained.

“Into the Jungle” is the company’s fourth show at the historic Oster Regent Theatre in downtown Cedar Falls.

The energy in the Oster Regent Theater was electric.

There was an anxious, excited buzz that filled the room, almost as much as the fog and smoke that wafted around the heads of the at-capacity audience.

Even through the haze, it was clear that some present were unsure of what was to come, while others felt completely at home. And yet, the majority of the assembled crowd, a mishmash of different ages, styles and lifestyles, sat, antsy in their seats, awaiting the arrival of the Misfits.

The age-old curtain lifted.

As the cloud of fog cleared, the Misfits (Sircus members) crash-landed on a green jungle planet. They were soon confronted by a tribe of scantily-clad natives. Two star-crossed lovers sparked an eruption of conflict between the two groups. Will the separate clans be able to embrace these lovers, overcome their differences and, most importantly, party, all while being sexy and true to themselves?

“Into the Jungle” tells the story of fear, love and acceptance (of self and others) by wrapping its powerful message in a bombshell of blood, sweat, tears, sex and glitter

(especially sex and glitter).

The performers take the audience on a lengthy journey, showering them with song, thongs (not flip-flops), dance and plenty of high-heeled prancing, while ensuring that the positive message of the

“

Allow yourself to be your f--ing self!

Sissy Allen

”

show is not lost.

“It’s hilarious, emotional, joyous and dark,” Paar said.

“For some it might be shocking or a little uncomfortable, but for others it might not be enough.”

Throughout the span of the performance, “Into the Jungle” was never short on pure, rhinestone-bedazzled entertainment. Songs from

popular and lesser-known artists, spanning many different genres, were interpreted in ways only Misfits could. With personae such as Mona Lott, Buster Cherri and SoFanda Vaj, the Misfits oozed confidence as they strutted their stuff on the stage.

“There were a few jitters when I first joined the Sircus, but the more you perform, the more comfortable you become,” said Misfit David Barbour, who found himself showing more bare skin than clothing throughout the show.

With outfits and dance moves that stunned and dazzled, the Misfits left the audience begging for more. This was clear from the positive reception of each joke, dance, song and scene during the show.

Paar commented, “The audience has a huge influence on our performances. We respond to them and feed off their energy.”

Different races, sexualities, genders and bodies were embraced and celebrated in this one of a kind spectacle.

“Be who you want to be because we’re all human,” yelled a passionate Bryan

Allen, known onstage as Sissy.

“Allow yourself to be your f--ing self !”

Both those viewing the performance from the house and those onstage wept, danced, laughed and whooped the night away – all in the spirit of acceptance and love.

As the house lights rose, the buzz and energy that was present before the lights dimmed was still alive and perhaps intensified.

Based on the audience’s reactions as they streamed out to congratulate the Misfits, it would be unwise for any person to miss the space-jungle-disco-techno-inferno that is “Sissy’s Sircus: Into the Jungle.”

WANT TO SEE THE SIRCUS?

The Misfits have two more shows this week, Jan. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, or $10 with your student ID, and can be purchased at the Oster Regent Theatre.

WANT MORE INFO ABOUT SISSY’S?

Visit their website at sissyssircus.com, email them at sissyssircus@gmail.com or give them a call at 319-214-3303.

campus. visit our office in Maucker Union to fill out an application.

LIVE MUSIC

John June Year to perform at The HuB KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Staff Writer

The HuB will feature a night of music from three Iowa-based bands, starting at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. John June Year, currently based in Cedar Falls and consisting of three University of Northern Iowa students, will perform around midnight.

Greg Heysinger, Colin Sullivan and Kyle Saddoris formed the group as high school students in Clinton, Iowa. Since then, they’ve added bassist Michael Handley, moved to Cedar Falls and recently added keyboard player Kyle Talbot.

Described as a cross between The Strokes and The Velvet Underground, the band puts a unique spin on their music to distinguish themselves from those bands and other influences.

“We have a very timeless, no frills, rock and roll sound that is very accessible even to the casual listener,” Heysinger said.

The members of John June Year continue to travel and give shows in hopes that the crowds will continue to get

bigger.

“Like any other original group we have the goal of getting our name out there, making a record we can all be proud of and then going on tour to support the record,” Talbot said. “We just keep getting better as musicians and songwriters, so it is easy to be optimistic about the future of the band.”

The show will also include performances by Waterloobased band Dylan Sires and Neighbors as well as Bright * Giant from Des Moines.

“The bill for this show is stacked, and we are really excited to play with two great bands, Bright * Giant and Dylan Sires and Neighbors.

People that have heard us before can expect to hear a few new tunes and people that have heard our music can expect to be surprised,” Talbot said.

Attendees must be 18 and up and tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door. For a chance to win free tickets, like John June Year’s page on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Our Primary Interest Is You!

page 7

ENTERTAINMENT

Octopus hosts INK! Performance Slam

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Staff Writer

Octopus was jam-packed Monday night with the third annual INK! Performance Slam.

A variety of people took the stage to display their talents in poetry, rap, spoken word, music and stand-up comedy.

The event, which is held the first Monday of every month at Octopus on The Hill, gives members of the Cedar Valley the chance to show their work through open mic and featured performances.

Melina Gotera, the second week winner of the open mic portion, was given the opportunity to be a featured performer this week.

With memories of writing poems on Post-it notes and hiding them in her desk in elementary school, she said she is appreciative of the opportunity this event has given her, as well as the other members of the community.

“I think the event’s fantastic. We have been needing an open mic in the area for a while, and the environment was really inclusive,” Gotera said.

Josh Hamzehee, University of Northern Iowa forensics speech coach and one of the organizers of the events, agreed. Hamzehee said he is also grateful for the bar’s generosity in hosting the event.

“There are poetry slams here and there, but what about the other stuff ?” Hamzehee said.

With an interest in spoken word performance, Gotera focuses her writing on her own experiences.

“I used to write really sad, sad poems, but I am trying to convey more of my own positivity because I’m really not a very sad person,” Gotera said. “Regardless, I have to be driven by some big experience or feeling to write well.”

Suzy Miller, one of the Octopus bartenders, said, “The variety of talent we have in this community is outstanding.”

ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

UNI graduate student Yaw Kyeremateng performs an excerpt from Daniel Beaty’s one-man show, “Emergency,” at the INK! Performance Slam.

Miller, who has tended bar during all three performance slams, said she appreciates the talent as well as the business the events have given Octopus.

“I realized while working this last event I knew many people by name, people who had come the first time back in November and have been frequent costumers since,” Miller said.

“Many of the returning costumers have told me they enjoy the feel of the bar and the local events we host. I am happy to work at a place where students and residents of the town have a spot to come and express themselves and be surrounded with other gifted people.”

Recruitment Week

Recru

UNI Dance Marathon would like to personally invite you to our recruitment week! We will have fun activities, great free food, plus you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for Dance Marathon 2013.

UNI Dance Mara you to our rec activities, gre opportunity to

Register before Friday, January 25th at 12:00pm, and you will be entered in a drawing for a FREE iPad Mini!

Register before F you will be enter

Monday, January 21st (9:30am-12:00pm) MLK Day of Service - Mauker Union

Monday, J MLK Da

Tuesday, January 22nd (11:00am-2:00pm) FTK Party - Hemisphere Lounge

Tuesday, Ja FTK Pa

Wednesday, January 23rd (3:00pm - 5:00pm) iSpy Dance Marathon - Student Involvement Center

Wednesday, iSpy Dance Mar

Thursday, January 24th (8:30pm - 11:00pm) Black Tie Event - UNI Lutheran Student Center

Super Secret D iPad A

FIND MORE INFORMATION & GIVE US A “LIKE” at Facebook.com/UNI.Dance.Marathon

FIND MORE IN at Faceboo

psst! we’re on twitter too!

3.

vite

k

Proud to Serve the Employees, students and Alumni of the University of Northern Iowa; Staff and employees of the Cedar Falls Community School District; Employees and Retirees of MidAmerican Energy and family members of each group.

) nter

Midwest Utilities Branch 1601 University Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 226-5604

Friday, January 25th Super Secret Dance Marathon Surprise (11:45am) iPad Announcement (12:00pm) Maucker Union

and ini!

UNI Credit Union Main Branch 802 West 29th Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-2479 www.unicreditunion.org Federally Insured by the NCUA

Thursday, Ja Black Tie Eve

m)

join us. make an impact on

campuslife

r

northern-iowan.org | friday, january 18, 2013

BRAD EILERS SPORTS EDITOR EILERSB@UNI.EDU

JANUARY 18, 2013

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

|

sports

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG

|

PAGE 8

VOLUME 109, ISSUE 28

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Panthers go 3-4 over winter break RILEY UBBEN

Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team finished the holiday break with three wins and four losses.

However, the Panthers (7-9, 2-2 MVC) notched two Missouri Valley Conference victories over Indiana State University and Missouri State University.

Redshirt senior guard Jacqui Kalin acquired a few individual awards during the break, as she was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on two separate occasions.

The Panthers began their holiday schedule with an in-state rivalry game against the Iowa State University Cyclones in Cedar Falls.

Kalin led the Panthers with 19 points as they fell short, dropping a 67-59 contest to the Cyclones.

Redshirt freshman Jen Keitel added 10 points and 12 rebounds for UNI. In their next game, the Panthers lost a blowout to the University of Minnesota 86-43. However, the team bounced back to defeat St. Louis University 73-64.

Kalin played her best game of the break as she nearly finished with a triple-double against the Billikens.

Kalin finished with 25 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

Keitel, along with sophomore Brittni Donaldson and junior Jess McDowell, ended up with doubledigit scoring as they, along with Kalin, combined for 62 of the Panthers’ 73 points.

The Panthers dropped their first conference game to Illinois State University 72-41 as they shot just 16-for-54 from the floor for 29.6 percent. The 41 points scored by UNI was a season low.

UNI won their first conference game against Indiana State as Keitel hit a buzzer beater off of a Kalin miss to give the Panthers the win.

Although Keitel did not score until the very end, she finished with a career-high 13 rebounds.

The Panthers followed up the win with a strong performance at home against Missouri State. Kalin’s 25 points and career-high six 3-pointers led UNI to a 75-52 win. Kalin shot 67 percent from behind the 3-point arc as the Panthers knocked down a season high 15 3-pointers.

The team shot 45 percent from the field but finished with an impressive 58 percent from behind the arc.

However, UNI’s hot shooting did not continue into their next game against Wichita State University, as they fell 60-57 and shot just 28 percent from behind the 3-point line. Kalin was the only Panther to finish with double-digit scoring, with 22 points to go with her seven rebounds.

The Panthers will attempt to get back in the win column against Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., on Friday at 6 p.m.

ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

UNI is 9-9 (2-4 MVC) this season. The Panthers are averaging 80.5 points per game in victories, while averaging just 56 points per game in losses.

UNI sits at 2-4 in MVC play ALEX MILLER

Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team sat at 6-3 heading into the holiday break. However, the Panthers have slid a little since that point and currently stand at 9-9 (2-4 MVC).

Heading into break, the Panthers ventured off to the Big Four Classic in Des Moines, where they faced off against their in-state rivals, the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.

The Panthers started the game off at an excellent pace, but were soon on the bottom looking up. After falling behind 40-32 at halftime, UNI was unable to retake the lead.

Despite outscoring Iowa 41-40 in

the second half, the Panthers couldn’t find the bottom of the net with consistency and lost 80-73. The Hawkeyes made 12 3-pointers compared to just three by the Panthers.

Despite the loss, the Panthers held their heads high and headed to Las Vegas, where their next challenge was the No. 21-ranked University of Nevada-Las Vegas Runnin’ Rebels.

Marc Sonnen led the Panthers in scoring, putting up 15 points, but he was the only bright spot on a night when UNI struggled shooting the ball. The Panthers fell behind 43-22 in the first half and eventually lost 73-59.

The Panthers kept their heads high and trudged back home to face Saint Mary’s College in what proved to be a shootout.

With four scorers in double figures over the course of the afternoon, the Panthers shot 50 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range to knock off the highly talented team from California.

The Gaels’ best player, senior guard Matthew Dellavedova, struggled and UNI pulled off an 82-75 victory to close out nonconference play at 7-5 overall.

UNI headed into Missouri Valley Conference play on Dec. 30, when they faced Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. Entering the game at 12-1, the Shockers looked like they might be the team to beat in the MVC, and they certainly played that way. < See BASKETBALL, page 9

OPINION

UNI men’s basketball midseason awards JAKE BEMIS

Sports Columnist

ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

UNI senior guard Anthony James (52) leads the Panthers in scoring, averaging 12.5 points per game this season.

The first half of the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball season has not gone as expected. After 18 games, the Panthers are just 9-9 overall and 2-4 in Missouri Valley Conference play.

While there is still lots of room for improvement (which will need to happen if the Panthers are even thinking about an NCAA Tournament bid), there have also been a few bright spots for this basketball team.

While it would be fun for me to critique UNI and how

they can improve, I don’t want to start this new semester on a bad note. Instead, I give you the midseason awards. Drum roll please!

Most underrated player: And the award goes to… Nate Buss. Ben Jacobson, if you read this, please give Buss more minutes.

The sophomore forward is averaging just 11.2 minutes per game, but he is one of only two Panthers to shoot over 40 percent behind the 3-point arc (minimum 20 shots taken).

Buss is also second on the team in field goal percentage < See AWARDS, page 9

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013

sports

PAGE 9

WRESTLING

UNI wrestling stays strong over holiday break NICK GARY

Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team had a very busy holiday break, competing in five meets.

The Panthers competed well, winning three of the four dual meets and finishing 13th in the competitive Midlands Tournament.

In the first home dual of the season, UNI dominated Ellsworth Community College 46-9. UNI recorded two technical falls and six pins, all of which came in less than 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Ellsworth’s only points came from a forfeit in the 125pound weigh class and one match won by decision.

UNI’s four returning NCAA national qualifiers took care of business, winning by pin. The qualifiers are Levi Wolfensperger at 133 pounds,

BASKETBALL

continued from page 8

WSU dominated the final 30 minutes of action in the conference opener and beat UNI soundly, 66-41.

Erasing the Wichita State game from their minds, the Panthers headed back home to play Indiana State University. Trailing 37-32 at halftime, the Panthers put together a strong second-half performance, but it wasn’t enough, as UNI dropped to 0-2 in the MVC with a 65-61 loss.

Despite being 0-2, the Panthers played one of their best games of the year on the road against the Illinois State University Redbirds, a team that was projected to finish second in the MVC during the preseason. UNI led for most of the game and cruised to a 70-60 road victory. Seth Tuttle and Anthony James each earned 19 points to lead the Panthers.

AWARDS

continued from page 8

(minimum 50 shots taken) behind Seth Tuttle, who gets most of his shots right around the rim. At a time when UNI needs more offense, this guy could be the golden ticket to a strong second-half performance.

Freshman of the half: I’ll cheat my way through this one. There were only three freshmen on the team to begin with, and one of those three has left the team. That leaves me with the choice of Matt Bohannon or Matt MacDougall. MacDougall has been given a redshirt, which leaves me with none other than Bohannon. Fun fact: when Bohannon was in the starting lineup, the Panthers went 5-0. The freshman guard is also shooting 90 percent from the free throw line, second to Matt Morrison (4-for-4).

Interesting statistic: Under Coach Jacobson, the

David Bonin at 157 pounds, Ryan Loder at 184 pounds and Blayne Beale at 285 pounds.

Bart Reiter, wrestling at 149 pounds in his first action of the year for the Panthers, won with a pin in 1:16. Jarrett Jensen wrestled at 165 pounds and was the sixth Panther to record a pin, doing so in 2:57.

The Panthers’ next competition was at the Midlands Tournament in Evanston, Ill. Of the 32 Division-I teams who competed in the tournament, 15 were ranked in the USA Today Division-I Coaches Poll.

The Panthers were impressive, finishing in 13th place ahead of the No. 17-ranked University of Nebraska, No. 18-ranked University of Maryland, No. 21-ranked Purdue University and No. 22-ranked University of Pennsylvania.

Two wrestlers medaled for UNI.

UNI returned home for two more games against the University of Evansville and Bradley University. The Panthers split the two home games, suffering a heartbreaking 62-59 loss to the Purple Aces before bouncing back to pound the Braves 84-53.

Sonnen scored 21 points against the Braves on 7-of9 shooting from 3-point range – just one shy of the school’s individual record set by former Panther great Cam Johnson in 1993.

Tuesday night the Panthers traveled to Omaha, Neb., to square off with No. 12-ranked Creighton University. UNI played well from start to finish, but the Bluejays shot 50 percent from beyond the 3-point arc, which was a major factor in the 79-68 outcome.

UNI returns to action Sunday at 2 p.m. when they host their in-state rivals, the Drake University Bulldogs.

Panthers are now 23-1 when they score more than 80 points in a game.

Most Valuable Player of the half: I actually had a few guys in mind for this, but I’m giving the nod to senior guard Anthony James. Although he missed the first three games of the season, James has come back to lead the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game.

He leads all guards on the team with 3.4 rebounds per game and is one of the biggest leaders on the court.

James also became just the 10th Panther since 2001 to reach the 1,000 career point mark. After his 11-point game against Bradley University, James moved up to 28th on the all-time UNI scoring list.

There is a lot of season left for this Panther team, which seems to never say never. Any team can get hot at the right time, and that’s what UNI will need to do if it wants to dance in March.

Loder finished in fourth place wrestling at 184 pounds, with his only loss coming against Travis Rutt from the University of Oklahoma. Joey Lazor wrestled at 141 pounds and finished seventh.

In their next dual meet, the Panthers completely shut down Iowa Western Community College 56-0.

The Panthers recorded seven pins in the dominating victory.

Senior Ryan Jauch got a technical fall in his first dual meet for UNI at 125 pounds. Bonin won by decision in the 157-pound weight class.

Three Panthers recorded firstperiod pins; Lazor at 141 pounds, Jarrett Jensen at 165 pounds and Cody Caldwell at 174 pounds. Loder (184), Bart Reiter (149), A.J. McBroom (197) and Beale (285) also recorded pins.

The Panthers continued their winning streak with a 40-6 win over

the University of Northern Colorado.

UNI recorded four pins, one major decision and two decisions.

Bonin won by forfeit. Loder set the tone with a major decision over Keith Johnson, improving his record to 18-3 while giving up only nine points all year.

After that, UNI lost its only two matches by decision in the 197-pound and 285-pound weight classes.

The last match for the Panthers over the holiday break was against No. 25 ranked Air Force. Coming into the meet, none of the Air Force wrestlers had lost a match. UNI competed well, spoiling a perfect season for five Air Force wrestlers, but ultimately fell 19-18.

UNI returns home to host Oklahoma at 7 p.m. on Friday.

fun & games

brandon poll managing editor pollb@uni.edu

january 18, 2013

|

northern-iowan.org

|

page 10

volume 109, issue 28

Sudoku One Sudoku Two

HOROSCOPES

By Nancy Black Tribune Media Services (MCT)

Answers to Sudoku on Page 12.

Today’s Birthday (01/18/13).

Career achievement sparks action for the first half of 2013. Summer brings a slower pace and romantic flavor, with interesting new characters.

Family and home changes color the autumn, with remodeling,

relocation or care for a loved one possible. To thrive, grow wellness practices that enliven.

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 a 9 -- Something new is coming your way. Increase your personal responsibility and ride it out. A partner revitalizes your spirit. Give yourself permission to excel. List goals.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Things are working out for the better, even if they don’t quite seem so yet.

Do what you know will please a loved one and yourself. You don’t have to do everything.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Organize your ideas, add some water and sunshine, and let them flower.

Your curiosity is your ally, and so are your friends. Continue to increase awareness of personal values.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -Today is an 8 -- Update your resume with your latest accomplishments. Listen to other’s advice. Your efforts pay off. Continue to decrease doubt. All of a sudden, it all makes sense!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Put your heart into it and embark into a writing project. Publish your best book.

But don’t spend more than you get. The important stuff is all hidden. Randomness brings joy now.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Today is a 5 -- Immerse yourself in a team project. You provide a balanced approach on what is

needed. The boss is in a talkative mood. Listen. Remember to get out for some exercise.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- There’s still plenty to be done, but you can take a breather to acknowledge the team, rest, and to receive wellearned compliments. Then ramp up participation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 7 -- Handle obligations and increase efficiency this week to clear your plate. A journey with friends would be excellent. Listen to your subconscious. Change the scenery for inspiration.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Don’t get too wrapped up in your worries today. Choose romance over money. Write a love letter.

Encourage creativity in others and enjoy the results. Your understanding is expanding.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Cut clutter to clear space for creative thinking.

Invest in your dreams to really make them come true. Delays and detours are part of the process.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- The communication key can open doors that until now were locked. Use the power of words to discover a whole new world. It’s an excellent moment to express love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 6 -- You have a tough job. You can do it, so relax.

Grow your area of influence over the coming days. Friends help you advance. Repay a favor.

classifieds

Brandon Poll Managing Editor pollb@uni.edu

JANUARY 18, 2013

|

FOR SALE / FOR RENT

SERVICES

1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments/townhouses/duplexes facing UNI. W/D, dishwasher, parking, internet/cable, etc.

June 2013. 266- 5544

In need of someone to clean your home or business? Call Leslie with Dusting Diva’s Cleaning Service at 319- 269- 5969.

1 or 2 bedrooms for rent until May 17th, 2013. Subleasers wanted. Call 563- 920- 3761 for more information.

Well maintained 4 bedroom houses only seven blocks to campus. Two bath, W/D, cable, internet included. Rent only $320 per person. Call Jeanette.

319- 415- 5804 3 BR. house - pets welcome.

Available May 1ST. $1050 plus utilities. 1721 Belle Avenue/ Five minutes from UNI. Laundry, finished basement, patio, single stall garage. Landlord does snow/yard work. Call/text for pictures/showing - 319- 242- 1895.

NORTHERN-IOWAN.ORG

|

Page 11

VOLUME 109, ISSUE 28

HELP WANTED Help wanted. Tony’s Pizzeria downtown Main Street. Hiring servers, cooks and drivers. Go to www.277tony.com. Fill out application and mention The Northern Iowan.

Now hiring all positions: bar, wait and kitchen staff. Please apply in person. Zsavooz Sports Lounge and Grill, across from Doughy Joey’s.

Wanted - A cleaning fanatic!

Close to campus. Someone who is crazy about cleaning, dusting, floors and bathrooms. Call 319266- 3935 and leave message. $10/hour.

you you you you you you 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom units 10 minyou you you you you youScan to view our utes north of Cedar Falls. Security gated complex. Some utilities/ you you you you you yourental listings cable paid. $400 - 800/MO. www. hildebrandrentals.com. you you you you you you 319- 352- 5555 you you you you you you 4 bedroom apartment for rent.you you You you you June 2013. On Olive Street, next you you you you you you to UNI. Call 712- 358- 0592. you you you you you you 2 bedroom apartments, Cedar you you you you you you Could Falls. $630-675. No pets, no SEC. eight. Available June 1ST. you you you you you you 319- 883- 6061. you you you you you you you you you you you you 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments Beyou you you for rent near UNI. Available May you you you or June 2013. Call 712- 358- 0592. you you you you you you Available July 1ST. 4 bedroom you you you you you you duplex. $960/MO. Appliances included. 319- 236- 8930 or you youHere you you you you 319- 290- 5114. you you you you you you 4 bedroom house, 509 Westyou you you you you you 26TH. Central air, W/D, off-street Now signing leases for parking. Close to UNI. $1200/ you you you you you you MO. No pets. Available now.

NOW INCLUDING you you you you you you 319- 239- 4246. Brad 2013-2014 leave message.

FREE INTERNET you you you you you you $300 for 4 people ROOMMATES you you you you you you you you you you you you 1, 2 or 3 roommates needed. you you you you Available now through the schoolyou you 319-273-2157 year. 319- 240- 0880. you you you you you you • Free CFU Cable • Lives 3 or 4 People • 2 Full Baths • Efficient Utilities

Campus Court Apartments

NOW LEASING 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 2013-2014 Full Individual

Lease price $4,150



12 Month Lease $345

June 8, 2013-May 30, 2014



New Clubhouse Featuring:

Swimming Pool Fitness Center Free Tanning Computer Lab Game Room

• Basketball/Volleyball Courts • Special Sound Prooong • Parking • High Speed Internet Access • Laundry Facilities • Free Campus Shuttle • Dishwasher

319-961-1219 john@rentfromjohn.com

11 Month Lease $375

July 1, 2013-May 30, 2014



10 Month Lease $415

Aug 1, 2013-May 30, 2014

www.HillcrestParkApartments.com (319) 268-1400 9614 University Avenue

Corner of Hudson & University

classifieds

page 12

northern-iowan.org | friday, january 18, 2013

Now Signing Leases for 2013-2014 Call us TODAY for a tour of your new home Contact John john@rentfromjohn.com

Sudoku One

Now Leasing for 2012-2013 Free High Speed Internet Free Cable & TV Jack in your bedroom

at 319-215-5200 Today!

Free Parking Space On site Laundry Facilities No Bus to Ride No roomsharing Close to Campus

Sudoku Two

1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apts

UNI Health Survey

The week of January 21, a random sample of UNI students will be contacted via email, and invited to participate in the American College Health Association - National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA). The assessment is for research purposes. This confidential, approximately 20-30 minute survey will assist various departments at UNI by providing a better understanding of your health habits, behaviors and perceptions.

Why is this important?

This information will be used to develop and modify programs and services to meet the needs of UNI students.

All participating students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for 1 iPad Mini, as well as gift certificates and merchandise to local merchants and restaurants.

We hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll consider participating if contacted.

The ACHA-NCHA is sponsored by University Health Services.

If you have any questions, please call Mark Rowe-Barth at 319-273-3423.