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Columnist Cobb responds to columnist Gravert’s piece on college tuition prices.
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Iowa pays the price NICK FISHER Executive Editor
“Since the Supreme Court’s Citizen’s United decision, the amount of campaign money has exploded, and for the first time ever most of the spending is being done by outside groups rather than candidates,” reads a report by nonprofit, nonpartisan interest group Iowa Pays the Price (IPP). IPP is hoping to raise awareness about the findings of this report. They stopped by UNI’s campus on Thursday, Sept. 24 as part of a recently launched campaign tour. The tour was designed to generate and preliminary interest in the issue and they will eventually reach out to interested students in hopes of generating movements on the ground at each major Iowa campus. According to the report, campaign expenditures have been steadily increasing over the past decade. Spending in Iowa has increased from $32,000,000 to $112,000,000 from the 2012 elections to the 2014 elections, a major spike compared to previous years. More significantly, according See IPP, page 2
On Wednesday, many gathered in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center to not only attend a Nate Ruess concert but also to help the fight against climate change. The concert, part of Reverb’s Campus Consciousness Tour, was co-sponsored by NextGen Climate Action. According to their official website, NextGen Climate Action is “committed to fighting climate change through political action to preserve American health and prosperity for future generations.” The group was founded in 2013 and has been active in Iowa since April 2014. Within that amount of time, NextGen Climate Action acquired 10 field offices across Iowa and ROLAND FERRIE/Courtesy Photo has assembled on about 20 Nate Ruess performs to the crowd Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Great Hall of the GBPAC. The concert was part of college campuses, including Reverb’s Campus Consciousness Tour, which was co-sponsered by NextGen Climate Action. each of the three major regent universities in the state. to find common ground in the Democrats and Republicans,” both sides of the aisle that are NextGen Climate Action is world of politics. said Zack Davis, state director running for president with the a non-partisan organization, “We’ve actually gotten of NextGen Climate Action in and, as a result, is attempting sign on and support from Iowa, “and we’re approaching See NEXTGEN, page 4
Panthers suffer loss to the Redbirds BRANDON TJEPKES Sports Writer
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No. 9 defense/midfield player Mary Brandt tries to kick the ball past her opponent. Brant is currently a junior and has been on the team since her freshman year.
The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team played Illinois State Saturday evening. The Panthers fell to the Rebirds, 2-0. The Redbirds started the match off hot as Lauren Koehl knocked their first shot within the sixth minute. They had two more chances to add to their lead with two consecutive shots within the twenty-first minute. But Panther
goalkeeper Whitney Blunt saved the first shot, while the second attempt hit the crossbar. The Redbirds had three more chances to score within the next four minutes, but every attempt was wide off target. Haley Kerns’ potential match-tying attempt in the thirtieth minute went wide off target. The last two Redbird attempts were both blocked to maintain the 1-0 Panther deficit. See SOCCER, page 6
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to IPP, is that the majority of that increase can be traced to outside groups rather than individual campaign donors. The report also cited a projection, published in The Hill in January, that candidates will spend a total of $5 billion on the 2016 presidential campaign. The report was conducted in conjunction with Maplight,
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a nonpartisan research organization that provides data on the influence of money in politics. Monica Biddix, campaign director with IPP, said many are starting to believe there is a correlation between big spending and little voter turnout, although this hasn’t been proven with research. Biddix said Iowa voters are constantly bombarded with television ads, and candidate information is broadcast in
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the influence of money in politics. The poll was based on telephone interviews with 400 Republican caucus-goers and 404 Democratic caucus-goers. “This is an issue that crosses party lines,” Biddix said. “There’s no way to deny that money plays a huge role in politics,” said freshman elementary education major Etienne Porras. “I think that money in politics ought to be on just a small, individual level. When you have these massive companies that contribute so much money to the particular candidate who they approve of, it allows their voice to be far louder than anyone else’s. And that’s where I think money is starting to poison the democratic process that we, as Americans, pride so well.” Biddix said many Republicans advocate for eliminating the current cap on individual spending to each federal candidate, $2,600 according to fec.gov. By this logic, according to Biddix, money could then be traced to individual donors. The Supreme Court in 2014 ruled that the $48,000 dollar cap on individual spending to federal 2-year campaigns was unconstitutional, allowing unlimited spending by individuals on campaigns but not individual candidates, according to a New York Times article. For many left-leaners, the rise of the influence of moneyed interests can be traced back to the Citizens United Supreme Court’s ruling that deemed CIRCULATION CHANCE INGLES Circulation
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Columnist misses the mark on tuition ‘truth’ I would like to take this week’s column to address “The truth about your college tuition” by fellow columnist Gabe Gravert. It’s confusing to me that a columnist that identifies as part of a cohort that “will take any kind of money you can give us without even thinking about it,” would ignorantly argue in opposition to free college tuition. I don’t know if this was a helter-skelter attack on Senator Sanders, or if Gravert became a little lax on doing his due diligence by fact-checking his statements. At any rate, there are several fallacies and holes found in the argument that I would like to address. First, college student debt statistics take into account enrollment rates and they are also adjusted for inflation. This is what statisticians call an “average.” Therefore, when
the news came out that 2015 college graduates are the most indebted graduate class ever, it was without deceit. And guess what - that trend is predicted to continue, with each class following 2015 being even higher, according to a government data analysis by Mark Kantrowits, nationally-recognized expert on financial aid and creator of FinAid. So, no, student debt rates aren’t higher because enrollment is higher. There’s actually a problem here. Second, there is very little substance to arguing that increases in college enrollment due to free tuition will affect the value of a degree. Hate to burst your bubble, but in most fields of study the value of a bachelor’s degree has already depreciated. What’s great about that is that in some cases it may force individuals to further continue their education, which generally, would create a more qualified workforce and a more educated society. And just to be clear, there really is nothing wrong with a more educated society. To quote Gravert’s dissent directly, “People from all over and all walks of life will be
signing up for college and free tuition.” My problem with this is that I don’t see a problem. I mean, God forbid we give disadvantaged people a boost by addressing the United States’ poverty rate with educational opportunity. After all, that would be too easy because we already know that more education equals higher salaries
In most fields of study, the vaule of a B.A. has already depreciated. equals lower poverty equals lower crime. And if we don’t keep people oppressed, then who would we have to blame for everything? But, let’s not confuse the problem of college affordability as an individual problem. Instead, let’s remember this is a societal issue. Thus, bringing me to the myth of bootstrapping. Can we stop saying that working hard is an alternative to drowning in student loan debt? Or just altogether stop
saying that working hard is the solution to any hardship for that matter? You do realize that creating your own wealth is not equally attainable for people, right? Some of us start on much lower playing fields. So, please, do not waste time offering unrealistic suggestions, such as instead of accruing debt at an extortionate rate students should receive scholarships or work through school. We are already doing that. Gravert’s suggestion that Sanders’ plan for free college tuition is “not thought-out very well” runs contrary to what’s happening in countries like Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Finland, etc, where it is working well, according to Heather Gautney, PhD professor of sociology at Fordham University. Bottom line: “It is a national disgrace that hundreds of thousands of Americans today do not go to college, not because they are unqualified, but because they cannot afford it. This is absolutely counter-productive to our efforts to create a strong economy and a vibrant middle class. This dis-
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Columnist Cobb addresses Gravert’s claim that Senator Bernie Sanders’ plan for free college tuition is “not thought-out very well.”
grace has got to end,” from the man himself, Bernie Sanders. His plan for tuition-free college would require two-thirds of the funding to come from the federal government, which would derive from a tax on financial transactions. The breakdown of funding is as follows: .5 percent on stock trades, .1 percent on bonds, and .005 percent on derivative trading, according to Sanders’ campaign website. It’s about time we make Wall Street pay. I don’t know about you, but enough is enough.
Guest Column
Take a pledge to protect fellow Panthers: SWS guest column
The week many UNI students have been longing for is finally here --Homecoming week! Homecoming activities are in full swing and students are eager to cheer on the Panthers at Saturday’s football game. The campus is alive and full of energy, and Panther Pride is everywhere! During this eventful time, it could be enticing to get caught up in all of the hype, but even during all of this excitement, it is crucial to think about your actions and not lose sight of your health and safety. This is actually a very fitting time to create a safety plan before partaking in Homecoming activities or for some, choosing to drink alcohol. Ask yourself the following questions: “Will I be surrounding myself with people who have my best interest in mind?” “How will I ensure that I make good decisions?” For starters, you can make an intentional effort to surround yourself with friends who will make it their responsibility to look out for you and others. If we are truly a “Panther family,” then we should all make it our responsibility to protect our Panther community, even those we do not know. When it comes to looking out for others, we should not just view this as looking out for those whom we prefer to call friends, but rather, aiming to protect all of our fel-
low Panthers. You may be thinking, “How can I as one person help to protect others?” Simply put, be a pro-social bystander! A bystander is anyone who sees, hears, or has knowledge of an issue, but is not directly involved. Some people may refer to a bystander as a witness. Many of us can probably say that we have been bystanders to potentially harmful situations in the past, and if not yet, it is likely that we will be bystanders to issues in the future. Due to the bystander effect, it is common for onlookers who notice a situation to just stand by and hope others intervene. If they see others choosing to ignore the situation, then they too, may choose to do nothing. However, let this be a positive challenge for you to be a pro-social bystander; instead of doing nothing, choose to do something about the situation! Doing something, even if it means creating a distraction, is always better than doing nothing. Trust your gut, if something looks like it might be a bad situation, then it probably is; take it upon yourself to intervene! Being a pro-social bystander is especially vital in situations where alcohol is involved as people may be more likely to take risks they usually would
and Sexual Misconduct Policy, if someone is incapacitated due to alcohol or other drugs, they cannot consent to sex as they lack the ability to give knowing consent (they are not able to understand the “who, what, when, where, why or how” of their sexual interaction). It is the initiator’s responsibility to ensure their partner is able to give knowTribune News Service ing consent to Student Wellness Services reminds us to be a specific sexresponsible, pro-social bystanders if we choose to ual act, and drink alcohol this Homecoming weekend. the initiator’s use of alcohol not take, such as initiating sex cannot be used or going off with someone they as an excuse for their actions. just met. Alcohol use lowers Since there can be some gray inhibitions and impairs judg- area when it comes to sex and ment, which can contribute to alcohol, and it may be difficult the mistaken notion that any- to tell how intoxicated someone thing goes, including sexual is, it is best to prevent individassault. uals who have been drinking According to the UNI from getting into a situation Discrimination, Harassment where sex could occur. Let’s
watch out for those who are drinking and make sure they are safe, and not take advantage of them. For example, if you are at a party and you notice there is someone who is trying to get a clearly very intoxicated person to have sex with them, create a distraction or utilize friends to separate these two individuals. If you choose to drink, here are some tips you can use to reduce your risk with alcohol: pace your drinks to 1 per hour; eat something before you drink; measure your drinks; determine in advance not to exceed a set number of drinks; switch to drinks that contain less alcohol; avoid drinking games/shots and drink plenty of water. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, contact joan.thompson@ uni.edu or call (319) 273-2137. For off-campus support, contact the Riverview Center at (888) 557-0310. Looking for an alcohol free hangout spot before the UNI football game on Saturday? Join Student Wellness Services, NISG and many other campus partners at the Student Tailgate between 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bender Field for free food, koozies and lawn games! We’ll see you there! –Shawna Haislet, health promotion coordinator, Student Wellness Services
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same message: What is their plan to get our country to 50 percent clean energy by 2030?”
We want people to act now, vote on these issues, and vote for candidates that support these issues. EILEEN TUCKER
Senior Global Studies Major
This end goal, which the organization refers to as “50 by 30,” is NextGen Climate Action’s primary objective. According to statistics provided by the organization, Iowa’s wind industry generates more than 28 percent of the state’s electricity. Davis says that there is more good news to come. According to Davis, a statement from Governor Branstad on Sept. 1 revealed that Iowa is “on a trajectory to produce over 100 percent of the electrical needs of the state from wind alone by 2030.” However, Davis went on to reiterate the need for urgent
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action. “There’s a lot of policy that needs to be implemented to make sure we can get to that point,” Davis said. “So that’s why we’re calling on our elected officials and leaders to be bold and support these initiatives.” Senior global studies major Eileen Tucker, who is a volunteer member of the UNI chapter of NextGen Climate Action, also spoke about the group’s urgency concerning climate change. “Basically, NextGen does not want to be here in the next 15 years. We want people to act now, vote on these issues, and vote for candidates that support these issues,” Tucker said. The UNI chapter of NextGen Climate Action is centered on student involvement and volunteer work. In addition to hosting weekly meetings, clip boarding and tabling, members have written letters to the editor and developed social content to share on their networks. Members of the organization have had the opportunity to talk to presidential candidates face to face – including Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush – and ask them about their clean energy plans.
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Senior interior design major Brianna Meyer, another volunteer member, spoke of the organization’s mission and of Nate Ruess’s impact. “I think it’s important for UNI students to really think about [clean energy policies] since this will be affecting our futures and our future generations,” Meyer said. “Having Nate Ruess on campus is really important because, since he is very well-known, it helps to get students more involved with the organization.” “This is an issue that is important to him,” said Davis on Ruess’s involvement. “I think sometimes people forget artists are people, too. They have issues; they have things that they care about.” Because Ruess is from Iowa City, Davis explained that Ruess probably knows the impacts of extreme weather and flooding in Iowa. Ruess performance Ruess, known as the lead singer of the indie pop band Fun., took the stage on Wednesday following opening act Saint Motel, a California-based indie pop band. Ruess’s set of songs performed hits from his debut
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solo album, “Grand Romantic,” as well as Fun.— hits like, “We Are Young” and “Carry On,” ending with an encore performance of “Some Nights.” Students reacted positively to Ruess’s performance, including sophomore English major Sarah Gorzney, who had never been to a concert before. “I thought it was the coolest thing ever,” said Gorzney. “He’s from Iowa, so he had a more personal connection with the crowd than I think he would’ve had at other places. […] I lost my voice, but I kept singing anyway.”
Gabby Jackson, sophomore communication major also reacted positively to the concert. “Nate Ruess was very entertaining and his voice was so unique. I was excited for the concert, and I wasn’t disappointed because he put on a great show,” Jackson said. UNI NextGen Climate Action meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Presidential Room in Maucker Union. Students interested in more information can follow their Twitter account @UNINextGen and visit their Facebook page at NextGen UNI.
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Sardines website. Both had their own day jobs, however, but they were able to meet a couple times a month to create music together. Tap dancer, Edwin “Fast Eddy” Francisco, found his way into the band shortly after when he stopped by Palazzo’s house and began to tap dance along with their music. The band began to take its full shape from there. Elizabeth explained the process in naming the band. “We knew we wanted the word ‘hot’ in the name to reflect the type of jazz we played, and so we literally just paired different words with hot to find a name that was fun, unusual and memorable,” Elizabeth said. Blake Argotsinger, Associate Marketing Manager of the GBPAC, said the band’s style of jazz music is unique. “This is a band that plays hot jazz as if the songs were written today,” Blake said. “The energy they play with sets them apart as it pulls you in and makes you believe this is the music of the day, With that kind of energy, it’s near impossible to stay seated [during the show].” Before the show, there will be a reception to celebrate the past 15 years of the GBPAC. Those invited are people who have helped the theater grow and become what it is today. The GBPAC will be holding a number of other events this semester, including the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers on Oct. 24, Home Free on Dec. 11 and A Big Band Christmas on Dec. 19. To find more information about upcoming shows, visit the GBPAC Artist Series website.
A salty good time Campus Life Editor
With staff dressed in 1920s-themed attire, swing-dancing lessons from UNI Ballroom and Swing and the GBPAC lobby decorated to the theme of “The Great Gatsby,” it is clear that The Hot Sardines are bringing the Jazz Age to UNI. The Hot Sardines are a band out of New York that plays “hot” jazz style music. On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m., the band will bring their show to the GBPAC Great Hall as a part of the 20152016 Artist Series. Since this is part of the GBPAC Artist Series, students can use one of their two free tickets per semester to attend the show. Co-founder and lead singer, Miz Elizabeth, explains on The Hot Sardines website that their music derives from a Paris, New York and New Orleans influence; they are often described as a melting pot of artists like Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Django Reinhardt and many more. Other Co-founder and bandleader, Evan “Bibbs” Palazzo, further explains the band’s style of music. “We don’t treat this music with kid gloves, or place it on a pedestal to preserve and adore,” Palazzo said. “We just play it…as if these songs were written this morning, for today’s generation.” Not all the members set out to create a band from the start. Palazzo and Elizabeth both responded to the same Craigslist ad in 2007 to attend an open jazz jam in Manhattan; this is where the two met for the first time, according to The Hot
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THEATRE REVIEW
“Independence” paints picture of troubled home COLIN MATTOX Theatre Critic
What can be said about a piece of art that makes us feel uncomfortable? Does that make it good or bad? TheatreUNI’s production of “Independence”, a show that will make you feel uncomfortable, opened last Thursday at the Bertha Martin Theater. The plot concerns the women of the Briggs family of Independence, Iowa. The cast included the mother, Evelyn, played by UNI alumnus Kristen Teig Torres, and her daughters Kess (Marjorie Gast), Jo (Elizabeth Dehne) and Sherry (Madison Fairbanks). The play takes place over the course of a week as the most mature of the sisters, Kess, returns to the family home to visit and checkup on Evelyn, who has a history of mental illness. Tensions are high as most of the family feels as though Kess has abandoned them. This is primarily a play driven by the characters. They bounce dialogue off each other as only family members can, giving the play a very real energy. Torres gives a sweet, sometimes terrifying performance as Evelyn. Early on, her performance was iffy and unconvincing as a woman with mental health issues. But as the play progressed, her performance became more believable; it began to make more sense towards the end. She is able to be both motherly and childish in her relationships with her daughters. She is highly manipulative of her daughter Jo, playing on her kind nature and her love for her mother. Torres plays Evelyn as a woman who has seen the dark side of her family and chooses to ignore it in favor of keeping a happy family façade. She ignores her own problems and instead blames her children for her behavior. Kess is the eldest daughter and the only one to escape her small town-Iowa upbringing. Kess is an interesting character, as she has to keep her family together while staying out of her mother’s reach. It shows in Gast’s performance that Kess is struggling with her feelings toward her mother and sisters; although, she tries her best to keep everyone happy. Of the family members, she seems to have the most control over her life as she is the one who has to step up when her mother acts out. This is a position that Kess is reluctant to take and was accurately portrayed in the performance. Dehne’s portrayal of Jo Briggs is a performance that
leaves the viewer either in awe or uncomfortable. Without giving away too much about the plot, Jo’s role in the play can best be summed up as tragic. She is the ever-present “good sister.” She dresses conservatively through most of the play and is attentive. However, she is heartbroken and has to confront something that we all have to at some point: the idea that we are naturally becoming our parents. Dehne plays this with the sincerity and fear that accompanies an epiphany like this; she holds nothing back
when she finally makes a decision about her life. The youngest sister, Sherry, is the moody teen. She is apathetic towards her sisters and her mother. Through this, she provides much of the comic relief during the show. She takes few things seriously until the end where her true emotions shine through; it is almost painful to watch as an audience member can clearly relate to what she’s going through on stage. Fairbanks’ performance is real and understated as she inhabits the mannerisms and way of
speaking of a rebellious teenager. The play’s set was extremely realistic, down to the cabinet where glass figurines are shown and a roll-top desk. This is thanks to the show’s scenic designer, John Bagby. As for the play’s weaknesses, there were a few spots where the actor stumbled over lines, but nothing that really jerked an audience member out of the world of the play. All in all, “Independence” is a fine example of family drama. Theatre is supposed to hit you like a sledgeham-
mer. It’s supposed to make you uncomfortable. A person walks into a theatre for a show and they know that it’s just that, a show. It’s the actors’ job to make the audience forget what they know. “Independence” does this as it blurs the line between a show and real life. We all have had experiences similar to those portrayed in this play which makes it all the more real. It’s fair to say that it accomplished its goal as one definitely feels something familiar while walking away.
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Panthers uspet No. 1-ranked MSU
UNI took the lead at 11-8, but Sports Writer the Shockers quickly closed the gap to tie the set at 12-12. The UNI women’s volley- Battling back and forth, the ball team took one win and teams stayed within two lost one in action against the points of each other until the Missouri Valley Conference’s Panthers let them pull away at No. 2 ranked Wichita State 18-19 until 18-24, where they and the No. 1 ranked Missouri eventually fell, 22-25. Set two against Wichita State. The Panthers fell to Wichita, 0-3, Friday night but started with the teams tying at came back the following day set scores 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The to take out Missouri State, Shockers broke away, leaving the Panthers back, 18-22, but 3-2, in a five-set thriller. Starting in the first set, key executions by Panthers Bri Weber and Piper Thomas turned the tides as they advanced, 23-22—unfortunatley falling, 25-23, shortly after. The third set mirrored those before it as the Panthers played it close to the Shockers. Leading until 19-19, UNI’s defense kept them alive as the teams fought neckand-neck— PHILIP ADAMS/Northern Iowan falling for the The UNI volleyball team fell to Witchita, but came out third and final time was the on top against MSU. ZACH HUNTLEY
Panthers at set score, 22-25. “I think the biggest thing is,” said head coach Bobbi Petersen after the loss, “we have to have some people step up when the game is on the line. [ . . . ] Just trying to get the attitude and grit they have throughout most of the match and have that at the end when the game is on the line.” Coming back to the court the following night, the Panthers defended their home soil against the MVC’s No. 1 ranked Missouri State. Finishing with set scores 24-26, 25-29, 25-15, 20-25 and 15-7, UNI kept the audience on their toes the entire match, finishing 3-2 overall. The first set against the Missouri State Bears mirrored the night before; the Panthers lead until 23-23 but didn’t put the ball away and eventually fell, 24-26. Starting with the lead and keeping it, UNI’s defense kept it tight at the net and executed well. Taking every opportunity to get ahead, they put the ball away and closed the door on the Bears, finishing, 25-19. Striking again in the third set were both the offensive and defensive strengths of the Panthers. Tying at set scores 10 and 11, UNI was quick to shut out the Bears as Piper
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Haneline, 13, averaged 19 pts. during the game against MSU.
Thomas took four consecutive kills that pushed the team towards a second victory. UNI dabbled with the lead in the fourth set but was overcome by a streak of momentum from Missouri State. Although UNI performed well with key kills by Panthers Kayla Haneline and Bri Weber, it was not enough to keep the team afloat. Driven to win, the Panthers allowed the Bears only 7 points in the fifth set. By holding their lead and put-
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Panthers fall short of NDSU, 31-28 DYLAN PADY
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Another close-game loss for the Panthers happened this past Saturday against North Dakota State, giving UNI a 2-3 record. Holding the lead for a majority of the game, the Panthers led 28-24 with two minutes left in the game. The Bison then proceeded to drive 79 yards down the field and, with 35 seconds left, topped it off with an 18-yard touchdown pass to end the game, 31-28. The Bison turned the ball over three times, but it was not enough for the panthers to secure the win. UNI lost the lead for the first time in the beginning of the fourth quarter but responded quickly with an 83-yard touchdown carry by Aaron Bailey. Panther’s head coach, Mark Farley, had been preparing for the intensity of this game all week. Including a simulated crowd that progressively got louder each day of practice. “This is going to be a pretty intense football game,”
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Though UNI held the lead for most of the game, NDSU made a comeback to take the victory, 31-28.
Farley said. “This is going to be a very hard hitting football game, because it always is. It is going to be in an intense environment. I’m concerned with how to defend them, how to attack them and the intensity of which we need to play.” Panther fans were able to watch the game at the Dome as a watch party was being held. The air in the Dome was intense for the first half of the game, leaving with not only heavy hearts, but also hungry for next weekend
looking to come out on top. The Panthers next game will be their Homecoming, the first home game after three weeks on the road. Facing off against Western Illinois, the panthers look to take home a win. Western Illinois, currently 3-2, are undefeated at home but have yet to win a game on the road. This game will surely result in a battle of heart and who wants it more. Kickoff will start at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday at the UNIDome.
ting it away, UNI came out on top for a 15-7 victory, earning them a 3-2 victory over the No. 1 ranked team in their conference. “I think the team really came together and we just gave it everything we had,” said Amie Held of their victpry. “There was a lot of heart, passion, and pride out there.” The Panthers will return next weekend, Oct. 17, to compete against Drake University here at home for their homecoming meet.
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The Panthers kicked off the second half with three shot attempts within the first ten minutes. Redbird goalkeeper Vanessa Niestrom saved Katie Witt’s shot, while Sarah Brandt and Annie Dale’s attempts both went wide off target. The Redbirds’ Kelli Zickert knocked in their second goal in the sixtieth minute for the 2-0 lead. Whitney Blunt did her best to keep the Redbirds from adding more by saving the next two Redbird attempts. Blunt finished the match with nine saves. The Panthers defense came up big, as the Redbirds’ next five attempts all were unsuccessful, Blunt saved three of the five. The last chance the Panthers had to score came from Annie Dale in the eighty-fifth minute, but her attempt was saved by Niestrom. Neither team were able to make another goal, bringing the match to the 2-0 Panther loss. The Panthers will have a short break from Missouri Valley Conference play as they will travel to Ames to play the Iowa State Cyclones on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency (TNS) Today’s Birthday (10/12/15). Tonight’s New Moon in your sign marks a personal beginning. Satisfy your spirit this year. Speak out. New professional chances (after 3/8) offer a shift in your self-image (after 3/23). Introspection (after 9/1) reveals a turning point around work and health (after 9/16). Breathe in love. 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 -- One door closes as another opens in a partnership, with this New Moon in Libra. Begin a new phase in your relationship. Realign your collaboration and priorities. Get necessary communication tools. Diligent research pays off. Support each other.
Answers for Crossword and Sudoku on page 8 Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is a 9 -- Changes unfold. Begin a new phase in service, work and health, with tonight’s New Moon in Libra. With power comes responsibility. Listen to your heart. Others can help. Especially if everything seems to be falling apart, look for hidden bliss.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Complete old projects to launch new creative works, with the New Moon in Libra. Begin a communications phase, including research, broadcasting, writing, recording and publishing. Don’t touch savings. Set them for growth. A dream illuminates the way.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) -Today is an 8 -- Adapt to recent unexpected developments. Complete one game and begin the next, with this New Moon in Libra. Begin a family, fun and passion phase. Watch for technical errors. Spent time with the ones you love.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Today is a 9 -- A profitable new phase expands your finances, with the Libra New Moon. Advise caution to someone impetuous. Wait until the dust clears to start cleaning. Consider your road. Take on more responsibility and run with it.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -Today is a 7 -- You’d like to travel, but there are chores to finish first. One domestic phase closes as another begins under this Libra New Moon. Invent new possibilities. Put your back into a household project. Share love and gratitude.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Creative ideas abound, but not all are practical. Re-think a project. Begin a new personal phase, with tonight’s New Moon in your sign. Take advantage of energy and confidence to step up your leadership. Use your power for good.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 7 -- You’re emotionally sensitive. Transitions mark a new phase in your private plans, with the New Moon in Libra. Complete previous projects while preparing for what’s next. Consider the changes you want. Create an engaging proposal. Invite people.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Rise a level in your studies. A new phase dawns in your education, travels and exploration, with this New Moon in Libra. Explore your subject deeply. First person experience is most memorable. Go to the source. Discover.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is an 8 -- Someone’s watching. Keep it polite and respectful. Begin a new phase in friendship, social networks and community, with tonight’s New Moon in Libra. A new stage dawns in a group endeavor. Parties and gatherings inspire the community.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is an 8 -- Exceptional patience is required with conflicting requests. Don’t give up. A turning point arises regarding family finances, with this New Moon in Libra. Sit down and work it out, to discover new possibilities. Together you’re more powerful.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Cultivate your desire to lead. Give up an old anxiety. New opportunities blossom. One professional phase ends as the next begins, with this New Moon in Libra. A rise in status is available. Complete old promises and invent new possibilities.
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