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Jon Vroman encourages students to “live life in the front row.”

Columnist Jackson can’t get past his concerns with college football.

The Panther softball team fundraises during their annual Hit-A-Thon.

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Cookie 5k-ing against cancer KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Staff Writer

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A participant in Dance Marathon’s Cookie 5k holds cookies in one hand and first pumps with the other.

This year’s theme featured cookies, while last year’s was foam.

No one tossed their cookies at this year’s UNI Dance Marathon 5k. The annual run had cookies as the theme, with cookie stations set up at various points in the route.

Whoever ate the most cookies over the course of the race would get the most time taken off of their final race time.

Most runners ate between four and ten cookies during the race, but Conar Reed, sophomore leisure youth and human services major, topped everyone, consuming an impressive 24 cookies over the duration of his run.

According to Tanner Bernhard, junior marketing and management major, and UNI Dance Marathon executive director, Dance Marathon wanted to do something different than the

foam run and color run that have been held in previous years. Something similar had been done at ISU with a doughnut run. “We wanted to put our own twist on it and with Insomnia Cookies just opening they sponsored us so it’s really an awesome way to kind of bring a new idea to UNI,” said Bernhard.

All funds raised went toward the University of Iowa Children’s Miracle Network.

“Dance Marathon is important because it helps extend and save children’s lives, Bernhard said. “It’s a movement by college students, this generation fighting for the next.”

This event served as a jumping-off point to raise awareness for UNI Marathon. Bernhard hoped participants would become more aware of what Dance Marathon stood for at UNI. See COOKIE 5K, page 5

ROTC fall training Rubio hosts CF town hall KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Staff Writer

Calls of “BOOM we just hit an IED!” “Contact contact contact” “BANG BANG BANG BANG” and “LOA” rang out at Camp Ingawanis in Waverly as the ROTC held their fall semester leadership training exercise last weekend.

A total of 13 cadets from UNI, 41 cadets from the University of Dubuque and 19 seniors acting as Observer Trainer Mentors (OTMs), came to the fall semester training.

The training ran from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 and covered various simulations, operations and topics.

“We do a lot of stuff tactically that actually happens.

Most is to prepare them for the cadet leader course that all the juniors have to go through their summer year before they’re seniors,” said Cadet Julianna Pople, senior criminal justice major at the University of Dubuque and MS4 Cadet Captain Public Affairs Officer.

Cedar Falls received a visit from another presidential candidate this past Thursday. Instead of speaking on campus, like many past presidential candidates, Rubio opted to give his speech at local marketing firm, Mudd Advertising.

When asked why the event took place at Mudd Advertising, a Rubio campaign organizer (who preferred to not be named)

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philosopher.”

One member of the audience, Dylan Keller, graduate history major said Rubio’s “youthful energy” appealed to him.

“I think Rubio is the X-factor in the campaign,” Keller said. “There’s a generation that needs to step up and take less and to ensure more for the future generations, and he had that tone, that rhetoric, tonight.”

“This election is a generational choice about what kind of country we want to see in the 21st century,” said Rubio, positioning himself as a generational candidate.

However, Keller said he strongly supports another candidate — John Kasich.

A Sept. 29 NBC/ Wall Street Journal poll has Rubio at 11 percent, tied with Carly Fiorina for third behind Ben Carson (20 percent) and Donald Trump (21 percent).

Iowa State Senator, Jack Whitver, said Rubio’s boost (up six percent from one month ago, according to the

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said, “They just held the event here.”

Rubio said the nation’s higher education system is obsolete and doesn’t work anymore. While saying there is a need for students to graduate with degrees that lead to jobs, he said educating students in trade areas and manufacturing skills is important.

“I will be your vocational education president,” Rubio told a crowd of roughly 500.

Rubio went on to say, “A welder makes a lot more money than a Greek

This election is a generational choice about what kind of country we want to see in the 21st century.

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same poll) comes from voters consolidating as a result of Governor Scott Walker’s withdrawal from the race on Sept. 21.

Rubio spoke in depth about his Cuban heritage.

Rubio’s family was poor in Cuba, and his grandfather died of tuberculosis at the age of 46. His father dropped out of school at the age of seven to work and never returned to his education.

Rubio’s parents moved to the United States, where Rubio said they were able to work into the middle class.

With this, he justified his faith and the so-called American Dream, a prominent talking point.

His speech that focused on a conservative call for a less-regulated private sector, specifically in healthcare, business and the environment.

For example, Rubio said he supports the practice of fracking.

“I believe we need to be able to utilize all of our energy resources,” said Rubio.

“Fracking has allowed us to have access to natural gas and oil deposits that aren’t just important to our economy, but to our geopolitical advantage.”

“Immigration has played such an important role in your life. So, on this issue, where do you stand: with Pope Francis or Donald Trump?” asked an audience member.

Rubio said the United States has an immigration problem.

According to Rubio, immigration can be controlled with programs such as E Verify, “fencing walls in key sections of the border” and preventing work visa overstays.

“Over 40 percent of people here illegally come legally,” Rubio said of visa overstays, referring to a report from that relied on data from 1997.

Rubio expressed respect for the other Republican nominees.

“We have some high-quality candidates; the Democrats can’t even come up with one,” Rubio said.

It was his only explicit mention of the Democratic presidential candidates.

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What started as an idea a year and a half ago has turned into a full-fledged program today. The Bike Share program stemmed from a class project, but is now up and running, and and available to UNI students.

F o r only $35 per semester, students can rent a bike and chain from the Nielsen Fieldhouse.

The program was designed entirely by students, and the NISG and the Office of Sustainability have been working together to find bikes to rent out to students.

Eric O’Brien, University Sustainability Coordinator, has been with the Bike Share program since the beginning.

According to O’Brien, there are numerous perks to renting a bike through the program.

Firstly, the bikes are stored for renters during the winter.

The program also takes care of all bike maintenance, allowing students to avoid all the extra costs of owning a bike, such as repairs and maintenance.

According to O’Brien, almost all of the original 20 bikes have been checked out.

However, the Bike Share team purchased an additional 20 bikes last month, and many of those are ready to be rented out.

“There is a low cost to be able to just rent the bikes for a semester and not have to worry about owning and maintaining the bikes themselves,” O’Brien said.

Because the program is so new, many students aren’t aware of it yet. Renae Beard, Student Body Vice President, is trying to change that. “We’re hoping to produce graphics to begin a more cohesive social media movement,” Beard said.

With the program’s newfound attention, Beard hopes more people will be attracted to renting their bikes rather than making the commitment of purchasing them new.

“We are still working through some kinks like you do with any new organization,” said O’Brien, “but so far it’s been a really positive program.”

Some of these reported kinks are in relation to winter storage. According to O’Brien, the current storage spot in the Nielsen Fieldhouse may not be available this winter. As a result, the program will potentially have to cut down the number of bikes for storage, or find another spot completely.

“We’re trying to avoid outdoor storage as best as we can,” O’Brien said. “We want everyone to come in and pick

up their bike in its best condition. With the sun and the rain coming down on them, the last thing we want is for someone to come back after two months to find that their bike chain is rusted through.”

The program is also working on making the renting process as speedy as possible.

O’Brien’s plan is for it to take about a day or so for students to turn in the release form to actually getting the bike itself.

There are still 15 bikes available to be rented out.

Students can go to the NISG website to print off the Bicycle Rental Agreement & Release Form. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Student Involvement Center in Maucker Union.

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Time to say goodbye to the gridiron By the time this article goes to press, I’ll have just gotten home from Madison, having spent Saturday at the Iowa vs Wisconsin football game. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved watching sports, especially college football. I still do. But my pilgrimage to Madison on Saturday is more of a goodbye to it than anything else, with the game being one of the last ones I still want to see live and up close.

The fact of the matter is football in America is becoming more problematic than it has been since the early 1900s when President Teddy Roosevelt considered banning the game due to the violence and deaths that routinely took place on the field.

But college football in my lifetime has always felt somewhat outside the idea of violence. It’s about the pageant-

ry of college athletics at its highest level; the tailgates, the students and alumni, the band, the elusive concept of college spirit. Whatever those things are, or whatever they mean, they feel tangible. And yet the fact remains that modern college football is all about money.

For us students, it means increasing fees every semester to support the athletic programs.

For the alumni, it means constant inquiries into donations to support the teams when donations could be far better spent on education, something that the universities are supposed to be prioritizing. For the NCAA, it means making hundreds of millions, even billions, in profits as it exploits “amateur” athletes who are supposedly justly compensated via scholarship money, a problematic argument in its own right. And in the case of football, it means the NFL not having to spend a single dime on a minor league talent system, all the while creating rules that prevent adults from entering straight into their league.

Make no mistake about it,

everyone involved in the scheme is well aware of what is happening, and increasingly so, so are the fans. The problem is it’s hard to draw the line, but the day is fast approaching when that line must be drawn. With the increase in student debt with no end in sight, there is no longer an argument which supports students continuing to shell out fee money to support a team that might only play six or seven home games a year.

Moreover, given what we now know about traumatic brain injuries and their long term effects on people who play football, it becomes increasingly morally questionable to follow the sport, especially when we spend our dollars on participating in something we know is harming us. There’s also the question of PEDs in the games, something which the NFL, though they don’t care nor will they admit to it, has a very serious problem with which I can’t help but think bleeds down rather heavily into the bigger football programs in the country. To be fair, I have no idea

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how that translates to a FCS team like UNI, but I suspect it exists within the FCS in plenty of places.

And yet we continue on with our tailgates, our ticket buying, our buying of jerseys of players who will never be fairly compensated and, if you’re like me, you plan your Saturdays around which games to watch from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Maybe some of you are like me, and you no longer feel good about this attachment but can’t break away from the game, but it’s a

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One of the biggest issues in the 2016 presidential election is going to be college student loans, and this is because the college student has become an increasingly louder voice in the political world of Washington D.C. Some candidates will try to steal your votes by saying they want to give more loans and increase the student loan forgiveness program, but I want to make sure we have informed voters about this issue.

The left is saying that college student debt is the highest it has ever been, but between 2002 and 2012, enrollment increased 24 percent, from 16.6 million to 20.6 million.

Therefore, more students in college means there is going to be more student debt, and that is inevitable. Also, the debts are increasing because the government is willing to lend us more money. We are broke college students; we will take any kind of money you can give us without even thinking about it.

But it’s not just students that will say yes to subsidies.

University administrators are not dumb people. If they see that the government is willing to give us more money

ken strongly for free college tuition.

This is not thought-out very well. He says it will only take one percent tax of all the trading on Wall Street.

Yes, that might work for what the current student population is, but if there is a 24 percent increase in 10 years while college is getting more and more e xpensive, what does think Tribune News Service he will happen The above graph shows the cost of attending college. if college is free? People they are going to increase from all over and all walks of their tuition. Colleges are life will be signing up for colalways striving to be the best lege and free tuition. and to have the best facilities.

You see, a college degree So if they see a chance to should be something that is bring in more money to bring respected. If employers see in better professors or build that tuition is free then having a new building, they will do a degree will turn into what just that. having a high school diploma Certain presidential candi- is now. That means if you dates are misleading voters want to be labeled as “eduabout college affordability. cated” you will have to have Bernie Sanders has spo- a masters or doctorate, only

increasing the age at which young professionals enter the workforce.

Some would say an increase in student loans and an increase in the student loan forgiveness program is not the best solution, but this isn’t true. If you can’t afford college, there are other ways to pay for it. It is called working hard and earning scholarships and working throughout college. If we decrease loan amounts given then the colleges will be forced to lower tuition because less students will be able to enroll at their institutions.

But all the rhetoric surrounded this issue ignores an important point. What they don’t say is that most of the student debt is coming from for-profit colleges such as University of Phoenix and DeVry University. According to the US Treasury, in 2000 there was only one for-profit school that was in the top 25 college whose students owe the most, whereas in 2014 13 of the top 25 colleges were for-profit. I see a huge problem here that isn’t being discussed anywhere. I would like the presidential candidates to talk about this problem and decide if for-profit colleges are truly good for our nation.

In the end I want you to remember what your parents always said whenever you asked for money: “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

question we all need to start asking ourselves every time we watch or attend a football game.

As for me, I think I’ve got one more in me (Iowa vs Nebraska), though probably not this year.

And, at least for the rest of this year, I’ll probably still watch games every Saturday, but my childhood nostalgia for college football is just about empty. I suspect for the good of us all, the sooner we say goodbye, the better off we’ll all be. Then again, go Panthers! I hope they make the playoffs.

Letter to the editor

Climate change must change From wind energy to solar power, I have grown up watching the state of Iowa work efficiently and effectively on an enormous problem the world is facing: climate change. It is mandatory that the United States, one of the leaders in global pollution, transition to a clean energy plan. We not only have the technology to do so, but it will also be economically beneficial and it will help make the Earth a cleaner, healthier, and better place to live for generations to come.

Currently, the state of Iowa generates close to 30 percent of its power from wind energy, more than any other state.

We have all watched as wind turbines have slowly dotted our countryside, and we are even starting to see more and more solar panels be installed on tops of businesses and even on homes. Why, though, are we only at 30 percent clean energy and not more? Why isn’t clean energy growing quicker if it is better for the world we live in?

There are various reasons, but it all boils down to the officials we elect into office.

I want to urge the people to vote for someone who supports your values and who believes that we need to invest a more effective, cleaner energy plan.

We are running out of time.

The climate is changing, and we the people need to make a difference.

-Trevor Rayhons sophomore

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“We cover a lot of tactical operations so they’re going to be put in different situations,” said Dustin Smith, senior industrial technology and education major, and executive officer of the senior MS4 class.

The main situations were key leader engagements, reactive contact and combat lifesaver. Key leader engagements entailed speaking with someone from a different culture in order to retrieve information from them in a respectable manner. Reactive contact covered how to do maneuvers with your squad while under fire. Combat lifesaver covered medical operations.

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ROTC members helping each other during the weekend retreat, which is held once every semester.

of their hand,” said Popel.

“They should be perfect at it. They should be able to plan something and execute it with no problem.”

To keep all the information, techniques and formations fresh in cadet’s minds there are camps for each level of students. As sophomores,

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cadets go to Cadet Initial Entry Training for three weeks. As juniors, they go through Cadet Leadership Course for a month.

The main thing Smith wanted the cadets to take away from the training would be leadership experience.

“They get aligned with students from other schools that they don’t know,” said Smith, “so they’re going to be put in a position where they’re leading somebody they don’t know. So it’s going to put them out of their comfort zone and . . . in different situations to see what decisions they make [and] how they can affect a mission.”

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For a senior, the focus was on the planning process for the training. “We’ve been planning this for two months now,” Smith said.

“Now we’re finally conducting the mission, but there’s a lot that goes into planning. We’ve learned a lot throughout the process of it.”

Almost everyone was in army uniform with a few exceptions. Those in civilian clothing were volunteering to participate.

“We’ll have college kids that are sophomores and freshmen that are interested, so they’ll want to get contracted or scholarshipped and they stick with the program, but if they don’t get scholarshipped by first semester junior year they’re out of the program,” said Popel.

In order to get a scholarship, one has to be physically fit, pass a swim test, have a good GPA and be an American citizen.

Students involved didn’t have to pay anything in order to participate.

“It’s just part of curriculum we don’t have to pay for anything except for our own snacks,” said Popel. “Army pays for the food, Army pays for the gear, Army pays for the training time, and we just have to participate.”

Smith has enjoyed being able to connect with students across the nation through his own summer camp experiences.

“I’ve enjoyed just being able to travel and meet new people,” said Smith. “I meet people all the time from

everywhere in the country.

I know kids from just about every major university in the country from my summer training.”

For Popel, the camaraderie has been her favorite part of the ROTC. Popel talked about the bonds they create throughout the four years of the program. Because they see each other through the early morning workouts, classes and even social events like parties or football games, many members develop strong friendships and bonds with one another.

“Everything we do is together: eat, sleep, even use the bathroom together; because they have to use the buddy teams so two people have to be together at all times. You get really, really close from freshman year to senior year. It’s four years all day every day together,” Popel said.

Popel has also appreciated the opportunities she has had through the ROTC. “I know that this is something not every average teenager is ever going to do,” said Popel. “We get to fire weapons, we get to play with ropes, swing from trees, so many fun things.

Fire machine guns— that was a lot of fun.”

Popel said participants in the program are also taken care of financially throughout their years in college.

For students considering doing ROTC, Smith said, “come out and give it a shot and take the lab class and kind of get a feel for what the program’s all about.”

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Laughter, hugs and standing ovations were common occurences at a recent event in the Mauker Union Ballroom. On Thursday, students gathered to hear an hour-long presentation

by Jon Vroman entitled, “Living a Fearless Front Row Life.” The Service and Leadership Council (SLC) partnered with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) to bring in Vroman who, according to the official Front Row on Campus website, received Campus Speaker of the Year in both 2012 and 2013.

“My mission is for people to not be spectators in the back but be participants up front,” Vroman said.

Vroman connected with his audience through personal anecdotes, references to “Fight Club” and exercis-

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To do this they sold shirts and have been informing students of the main Dance Marathon event.

“I’ve never done a 5k before and then the addition of cookies. So that’ll be really fun,” said Kira Hendrikson, senior elementary education major, who is also involved in one of Dance Marathon’s committees.

There were some consequences for eating cookies and running with reports of cramping and stomachaches. When asked how he felt after eating six cookies, Branden Jessen, sophomore accounting major, said, “A sick stomach for sure.”

Caitlyn Boyd, freshman

Participants run towards the finish Wednesday.

comfort zones. One such exercise involved striking up a conversation with three strangers in the audience and taking a selfie with them.

“We plan speakers and events for the entire university that focus on service and volunteering, as well as developing skills,” said senior accounting and finance major, Michelle Temeyer, co-executive of the Leadership Development Committee of the SLC. Temeyer said Vroman’s message about getting the most out of life by being engaged and enthusiastic about everything you do is consistent with the SLC’s mission.

The primary tenet, to “live life in the front row,” was inspired by a live concert Vroman attended at a young age, in which he observed the difference in experiences between the

business potential major, came out for the cookies, as well as the kids.

Boyd’s favorite part of the race was “The cheer station, like they were cheering you on, that was awesome. The motivation.”

Bernhard said that setting up the event was a process that takes a lot of work.

“Our executive board works really hard to put on events,” Bernhard said.

“It’s something where we’re continually growing. We’ve been putting on events since the organization founded but we’re learning new constantly every day.”

Though it won’t officially be announced until next fall what next year’s theme will be, some participants had suggestions.

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concertgoers in the front compared with those in the back.

Vroman provided a set of five core values that he said will help students put this philosophy into action.

According to the official Front Row on Campus website, these values are: 1) Make authentic connections, 2) create your own reality, 3) be open to change, 4) commit fully and 5) contribute to others.

In addition to his motivational speaking career, Vroman founded the Front Row Foundation in 2005.

The organization provides individuals and families suffering from serious illnesses with front row experiences at sports games, concerts, theatrical performances and other live events. According to the official Front Row on Campus website, the charity has raised over $1 million so far.

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this philanthropic endeavor into his overall message for students to “make the biggest impact within their campus and community.”

Sophomore deciding major, Jasmine Beecham, member of the Leadership Development Committee for the SLC discussed one specific message she took away from the event.

“One of my favorite parts was how he pointed out that we should treat everyone like a rock star, because I think all people are important,” said Beecham. “Unfortunately, we don’t always treat them like they’re important, and they should know that they are.”

Sophomore interactive digital studies major Tim Scheve spoke of the unexpected impact we can have on others.

“I thought it was really life changing,” Scheve said,” It really inspired me to do

the best that I possibly can.

What I got out of it is to just be more of a confident person and millions of lives will be changed.”

Jon Vroman stayed after the event ended to speak with students and take pictures. It was during this time that he talked about the message students could take from his speech.

“If there was one thing that the students could walk away with. It would be the desire to stand up, step up and speak up,” said Vroman.

Students interested in learning more about Vroman and his movement can visit GetTheGoods.info, where they will find productivity strategies that are aimed to maximize one’s day. Students can also go to FrontRowLeadershipSociety. com to join the online community, join a Front Row club or start their own on campus.

Scott Aamodt, freshman supply chain and operations management major suggested breaking it down into a relay.

“That way you don’t have to run a whole 5k,” said Aamodt.

“You bring your own batons, like people could bring the coolest thing to pass on to the next person.”

M e l o d e e Birke, senior elementary educaLOGAN WINFORD/Northern Iowan tion major, also Runners participating in the Cookie 5k snag Insomnia Cookies throughout the route. involved on a Dance Marathon committee, suggested goal, there will be music. on October 8 at the Orange Party. The main event, UNI bringing back the foam 5k. It’ll be a lot of fun.”

Registration for Dance Dance Marathon, will be

“I think a Marathon will be opened held on March 5, 2016. lot of people like the foam one,” said Birke. “A lot of people were upset that it was a cookie one this time.”

“We will be announcing our goal at the Orange Party on October 8th at the Campanile, and that’s from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” said Bernhard in regard to upcoming Dance Marathon events.

“There will be free Chad’s Pizza for everybody. There will also be a bunch of games going on, LOGAN WINFORD/Northern Iowan line in the Dance Marathon Cookie 5k on we’ll announce the morale captains, our

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SOFTBALL

UNI stays busy by raising money and winning games ALFRED O’BRIEN

Sports Editor

This past Thursday, the Panther softball team held their second annual Hit-AThon at Robinson-Dresser field, a fundraiser for the softball team. Fans pledged money on certain players, putting their batting skills to the test.

The weather was almost perfect for a home run derby. The sky was clear and the sun was setting behind the complex. However, it wouldn’t truly be a Cedar Falls sporting event without a continuous gust of wind, blowing in directly from center field. Yet this proved to be a small obstacle to overcome as the Panthers sent the ball sailing over the fence (and sometimes the scoreboard) 30 times, collectively. In a rare event where a sports team and the fans are able to “put their money where their mouth is,” the players met the pressure with all smiles.

The Panthers had a busy week leading up to the Hit-A-Thon, first playing Kirkwood on Tuesday, then Upper Iowa on Wednesday.

As a team, UNI was running on all cylinders, winning convincingly in both outings thanks to a strong defense and hot hands at the plate. Their long ball offense continued well into Thursday evening. With 315 pledges and a total of $67.11 donated per foot traveled, UNI was able to raise over $25,000 dollars for the program.

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To make things even more interesting, Coach Ryan Jacobs decided to include a celebrity roster addition to help round out an alreadystacked lineup of sluggers.

“Our super-duper senior playing an undecided position and earning a one-day full ride scholarship, head coach of the Men’s basketball team, Ben Jacobson!”

Coach Egger said as a newcomer stepped up to the plate.

Coach Jacobs’ knowledge of quality softball hitters showed out in his “free agent acquisition,” as Jacobson was able to take a number of shots near the fence, including two that went yards over left field.

With spirits high as the event concluded, Coach Egger thanked everybody that came out.

“But the biggest thanks goes to the girls for all the hard work they put in,” said Coach Egger. “They know what this money is for and what we can do with it as a team.”

The busy week continued for the Panthers as they traveled to Des Moines for the weekend to play Iowa, Iowa State, and Drake in the All-Iowa Classic.

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Senior Pitcher Samantha Belz (20) takes a swing for the fences during the Hit-A-Thon last week.

FOOTBALL

Volleyball gives up Panthers fall to Redbirds five-win streak ALFRED O’BRIEN

Sports Editor

ZACH HUNTLEY Indiana State.

Sports Writer

Coming off of a five-set winning streak, the Panthers volleyball team took a step back this weekend, falling to both Indiana and Illinois State. Taking on Indiana State on Friday, Oct. 2, the team fought hard and fell 2-3 in a five-set battle against the Sycamores. Facing the Redbirds the following day, the Panthers received a heavy 0-3 blow, falling in the MVC, 3-2.

Improving 1-2 overall in the MVC, Indiana State beat UNI by set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 20-25, 20-25 and 15-9.

The five-set match opened with the Sycamores accumulating an 11-3 lead over the Panthers. Attempting to close the gap, UNI got within four points of their opponent at 10-14 and 11-15 but couldn’t get any closer, finishing out the set, 25-17.

After taking a loss in the second set as well, the Panthers came back to claim two 25-20 victories over

The third set was tightly knit, with a difference of only three points between the teams until UNI took off after 20-20.

Similarly in the fourth set, the Panthers battled neckand-neck with their opponents breaking away only after a set score 22-20.

Unfortunately, the tie-breaking loss of 15-9 separated UNI from the match title and lowered their season record to 9-8.

The following day, the Panthers traveled to Normal, IL and took on the Illinois State University Redbirds. Fighting all the way through, UNI fell 0-3 with set scores 15-25, 22-25 and 17-25.

Persevering through the losses was junior Amie Held, who earned a double-double of 12 kills and 25 digs within the three sets.

Looking ahead to this weekend, the Panthers will host Wichita and Missouri State this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the McLeod Center.

Yesterday, the Panther football team traveled to Normal, Illinois IL to take on the Illinois State in their MVFC opener.

The Redbirds proved too much for the Panthers as they fell, 21-13. Scoring early and often in the first half, ISU running back Marshaun Coprich rushed in the first two scores, a one-yard carry in the first quarter and a two-yard carry in the second. Veteran defensive back Tim Kilfoy gave the Panthers some life with an interception, making five for his career. With seven minutes left in the half, the Panthers answered back with a 45- yard catch and run by Michael Malloy for a touchdown, his second one the season.

The Redbirds were not done as they responded on the next possession with a three-play 75-yard touchdown drive with two minutes before halftime. As the next half started the Illinois State game plan shifted from

offense to defense. UNI was held in check the next two quarters, kicking two field goals by Michael Schmadeke to bring the score within a one-possession difference.

Quarterback Aaron Bailey went 7-17 for 108 yards, a score, and two interceptions. Running back Tyvis Smith rushed for 54 yards on 14 carries.

The Panther defense stepped up in the second half, disrupting a number of Redbird drives. Sophomore Rashadeem Gray blocked a punt in the third quarter to set up the first UNI field goal. Then, defensive lineman Karter Schult forced an ISU fumble with a recovery

by D’Shawn Dexter, which set the Panthers up for their second field goal.

UNI, 2-2, will prepare this week for conference rival North Dakota State.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Fargo. UNI will be holding a watch party for the game in the UNI-Dome with free food, drinks, prizes, and games.

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62 Mr. Peanut’s stick 63 Pac-12 member 64 “The Great” king of Judea 65 Rec room centerpiece 66 Number one

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Things don’t go as expected. Confusion reigns. Proceed with caution. Prepare for all the contingencies you can imagine. Travel’s better tomorrow. Emotions spark unprovoked. Check mechanical equipment. Wait and rest.

Answers for Crossword and Sudoku on page 8 Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Work productively, but don’t take on more than you can handle. Avoid big risks. Don’t touch the credit cards as the cash flow situation fluctuates. Pay off debts as much as possible. Don’t make expensive promises. Ponder possibilities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Get caught up in a controversy. What you learn shakes up what you thought you knew. Find another way to cut costs. You don’t know everything, especially about money. Disagreement requires compromise. Wait to make decisions. Listen.

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Things could get messy and chaotic. Don’t spend more than necessary. Adapt to the new moves. Anticipate changes and maneuver as gracefully as possible. Clean up later.

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The danger of breakage is high now. Offer advice only if asked.

Let emotions flow, and provide comfort. Rest.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re in the middle of a complicated situation. Challenge the generally held opinion if you have facts to back you. Oversee and manage the outcome, and the sooner done, the better. Get terms in writing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Dig deeper. Consider the consequences before taking action. Co-workers tell you the score. Full understanding requires some work. Travel plans are easily disrupted. Work out emotional aspects in private.

Don’t forget an important detail.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Investigate all options.

Emotional tension crackles.

There may be goodbyes involved.

The more planning you’ve done, the better. Discover something about to be left behind. Distractions abound. Don’t forget to do a necessary chore before you go.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- You could lose money if you’re over-extended.

It’s not a good time to gamble.

Stick to tried and tested moves.

Do it for love, rather than money.

Things seem unstable, so shift to higher ground.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is an 8 -- You’re confronting a difficult puzzle. Encourage, without forcing. Talk about money later. Take extra care with sharp objects. Stay patient with a communications breakdown.

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You may have to change your overall objective. Accept all the help you can get.

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