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Biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke at the GBPAC Oct. 2.
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o m e teachers are turning the traditional classroom model upside down by outsourcing their duties to students. Peers are now grading each other’s assignments, saving teachers time and energy but causing concern about the quality of the grades. Companies and institutions have been using volunteers outside the organization or the internet to gather ideas, services and content for several years. It became so prominent that in 2005, a writer with Wired Magazine created the term “crowdsourcing.” Some professors at the University of Northern Iowa also have implemented this idea into their classrooms. “I would feel
Peer review is good to a certain extent, but the professor has knowledge and experience that you don’t get from peer grading comments. Samantha Gaffney
Sophomore Management Major
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President William Ruud addresses the UNI community at his installation Oct. 4 at the GBPAC.
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ther into the 21st century.” The installation ceremony included a procession of invited UNI administration, faculty and staff. After a welcome from Jay Edelnant, installation marshal, representatives from the UNI staff, the BOR, the state and the student body welcomed Ruud. “Bill Ruud is excited to support the heart and soul of UNI: its students,” said Northern Iowa Student Government President Thomas Madsen in his welcoming speech.
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comfortable if an undergraduate student evaluates undergraduate students if they excel in the subject matter above their classmates,” said Mohammed Fahmy, the department head
of the department technology. But some students uncomfortable with a low student having a in their grading.
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Warm regards and words of inspiration filled the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Friday as the University of Northern Iowa community formally welcomed President William Ruud to the Panther family as the 10th president of UNI. “On behalf of the Board of Regents, we couldn’t be more excited,” said Bruce Rastetter, president of the Iowa Board of Regents. “You were selected to head this university as we move fur- < See INSTALLATION, page 2
GOVERNMENT
Students may face financial issues with shutdown HANNAH GIBBS
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The government shut down on Oct. 1 for the first time in 17 years due to ideological disputes between a small band of Republicans
and President Barack Obama and Democrats over the new health-insurance system, according to The New York Times. “It’s dysfunctional and one big blame game,” said Madison Slothower, fresh-
man political science major. For University of Northern Iowa students, the effect of the shutdown on financial aid is a concern, according to Justin Holmes, associate professor of political science.
He said customer service for financial aid will be an issue, “as most federal employees dealing with financial aid are on furlough. This could be a serious problem for students who have any problems with their
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Holmes also said the shutdown could affect academia for faculty. “A longer lasting shutdown could affect federal funds for UNI and some faculty members with federal grants for their research,” Holmes said. Additionally, Congress is facing a looming debt limit deadline, which is expected to hit sometime mid-October or early November, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. “We’re only a few weeks away from a similar battle over the debt limit, which has the potential for even worse consequences, if it led the U.S. to default on its debt,” said Holmes. The government shut-
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“I don’t believe peer grading is right because we pay the professor to teach the class and give the grades,” said Ashli Fanning, senior elementary and middle level education double major. UNI, University of Iowa and Iowa State University do not have a policy against peer grading. “We all work under the umbrella of academic freedom,” Fahmy said. Peer grading was brought to legal attention for the first time in 2002, and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that peer grading does not violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and that it is up to the teachers how they want to grade assignments. “Peer review is good to a certain extent, but the professor has knowledge and experience that you don’t get from peer grading,” said Samantha Gaffney, sophomore management major.
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down is expected to end Oct. 17, which will come face to face with the debt limit deadline, said the Huffington Post. “In the end, it’s the nation’s own people that are left out to dry,” said Bethany
Nannenga, freshman elementary and middle level education double major. “What about all those thousands of people that woke up without jobs? It’s only hurting us as a country.”
The overall experience and productive communication between and among students and faculty members has the potential to be greatly enhanced.
“If a student has a question about another student’s answer, it is flagged and I make a final decision,” said Hill. Lee Geisinger, instructor of technology, does not use peer grading because it does not work in every situation. “The area I teach in is a highly technical field that requires quality feedback that the students can use to further their knowledge of the topic,” said Geisinger. “I would worry about the quality of feedback the students would give.” Laura Sohl-Cryer, instructor of communication studies, also uses peer grading and said there are some benefits to having students grade other students’ presentations. “In the end, by combining peer evaluations with instructor evaluations, the overall experience and the productive communication between and among students and faculty members has the potential to be greatly enhanced,” said Sohl-Cryer.
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Students are more lenient on their classmates than teachers, according to an experiment in 2010 by Scott Freeman and John Parks, scientists for the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health. As part of their study, students took a 10-point quiz over introductory biology that was graded by another student. Results showed students gave about 25 percent more points than teachers. Susan Hill, philosophy and world religions professor, has classmates grade each other’s quizzes.
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Gov. Terry Branstad was also present at the ceremony, and he discussed Ruud’s leadership and UNI’s place in Iowa. “UNI’s graduates are sought out after in the work place,” said Branstad. Together, Rastetter and Madsen presented Ruud with the President’s Medallion, a symbol of the authority vested in the president. After receiving his medallion, Ruud issued his installation address. He thanked everyone involved with his achievements. Ruud also reflected on UNI’s achievements, such as the physics education program,
and the college of education. Additionally, he discussed the university’s necessary adaptation to change for the future. However, Ruud also emphasized that the newest gadgets cannot replace the UNI community. “Technology can move at the speed of light, but it could never move at the speed of the heart,” Ruud said. Before the recessional commenced, the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club, directed by John Wiles, sang “UNI Alma Mater.” Following the ceremony, a reception with refreshments was held in the GBPAC lobby, where attendees wgreeted the newly installed president, who showed his faith in
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You’re never too old to play outside DAVID POPE poped @uni.edu
Last weekend, I did something I have never done before in my three years at UNI: I went on a UNI Outdoors trip. This particular trip consisted of traveling to Decorah and canoeing on the Upper Iowa River. Between witnessing a natural waterfall, seeing
a plethora different birds and fish, and basking in the gorgeous weather of early autumn, it was one of the best experiences I’ve had so far this semester. Floating on the river with plenty of time to think, a couple of thoughts kept entering my mind: Why hadn’t I done this before? Why didn’t I spend more time in nature? Science has indicated that what is common sense is true: time spent in nature is relaxing and good for us.
Various studies show spending some time outdoors — whether on a run through the woods, cloud gazing by the ocean or canoeing on the Upper Iowa River — can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increase immune system functioning. Beyond the science to the anecdotal, many people feel a deep and spiritual connection to the world around them when interacting with hearing the “music” made the natural environment. by cottonwood trees in the Certain experiences such as wind have no indoor equivalent. Out on the Upper Iowa River, I felt at peace — no small feat for an alwayson-the-go college student. As someone who often struggles to find happiness, it almost felt too easy to be content on the river. Outside I couldn’t help but wonder if I was doing this whole life thing wrong. Had I spent all my time getting involved when I should have been going outside? It’s positive to be productive and to dedicate time to various causes and interests, but we as a society could use
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a wake-up call. We aren’t machines on a conveyor belt only here to complete task after task. We are complex beings who exist, and who are worthy of time spent exploring that existence. We’d be happier if we scaled back on the clubs and hobbies and spent time outside. Spend time in nature. Walk through the woods without your headphones in, not because technology or the busy life we lead is bad, but because nature and slowing it down once in a while is good. Check out the UNI Outdoors at: www.uni.edu/ wellrec/adventure_trip_ schedule.
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Goodwin travels through Auerbacher recounts tragedy history in UNI lecture CORREY PRIGEON
ence her original yellow star of David, which every Jewish citizen age 6 and up had to wear. About 1,000 students Auerbacher said she kept it poured into the Maucker Union in order to change its meaning. Ballroom to listen to author “I’m taking this symbol, the and Holocaust survivor Inge yellow star that was supposed Auerbacher speak. So many stu- to make me something terrible, dents showed up, some were and I’m making it something turned away from the event due positive. To me, every person is to an overwhelming turnout, a star,” Auerbacher said. said Ashley Minshall, program She also mentioned her doll, coordinator of campus activi- Marleen, which is currently on ties. display in the U.S. Holocaust “What do we mean by the Memorial Museum. Holocaust? It means complete Throughout the presentadestruction by fire,” Auerbacher tion, Auerbacher reminded her said during her audience of the If you presentation to public’s respon986 audience sibility to preare just members Oct. 3. vent such travesThe Campus a bystander ties. She related Activities Board, her family’s while people are how who hosted the friends stood by event, brought hurting, you are and watched as Auerbacher to she and her famjust as guilty as UNI. ily were taken “We really the people doing from their homes just wanted the terrible deeds. and“Ifbrutalized. something that you are Inge Auerbacher a lot of students just a bystander Holocaust Survivor would know while people are about and be hurting, you are interested in, and she seemed just as guilty as the people doing like the perfect fit for that,” said the terrible deeds,” Auerbacher Alyssa Jones, CAB executive. said. The presentation spanned After her presentation, from the time Auerbacher was Auerbacher stayed to sign copborn until 1945, when Camp ies of her books, including “I Terezin, where she was being Am a Star,” and take pictures held, was liberated and disman- with audience members. tled by the Russian Army. During the meet and greet, Of the 140,000 people that Auerbacher gave a piece of were taken to the camp, about advice to help prevent new tragone-third survived, Auerbacher edies. said. “Get to know other people Auerbacher showed photos and not to fear them. What you and drawings of events in a don’t know, you fear. It enriches slide show and presented some a person to get to know other of her Holocaust artifacts. people and not to fear them,” She also showed the audi- she said. Staff Writer
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For Pulitzer prize-winning biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin, spending the day with presidents is nothing out of the ordinary. “It may seem an odd profession, spending one’s days and nights with dead presidents, but I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world,” said Goodwin. Goodwin is the author of “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln,” which inspired Steven Spielberg’s movie “Lincoln.” She visited the University of Northern Iowa Oct. 2 as part of the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. Before her formal lecture, “Team of Rivals: The Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln,” at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Wednesday evening, Goodwin met with UNI students for a question and answer session. “What you’re doing as a historian is making Lincoln come to life,” Goodwin said during the session to about 75 students. One woman asked Goodwin to compare the past and present government. “The 1850s were about the only thing worse than our government today,” Goodwin said, referring to senators walking the chamber floor with pistols in the 1850s compared to the bipartisan government today. Goodwin spoke about her husband serving as a speech-
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Northern Iowan Student Government President Thomas Madsen introduces Doris Kearns Goodwin, a noted author and historian, at a students-only Q-and-A session Oct. 2. Goodwin told stories about her life as a political historian and answered questions from students.
writer for former President Lyndon B. Johnson and how she was the first woman to enter the Boston Red Sox locker room. Additionally, she gave history students a hint of advice. “In the end, history is about telling stories,” Goodwin said. During her lecture the same evening, Goodwin shared her experience of working as Johnson’s assistant, and she also presented parts of her research on Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt to more than 1,000 audience members. Goodwin mentioned President Barack Obama has read her book and met with her to talk about his reaction to what he read and what he thought of Lincoln. Goodwin said Lincoln placed his rivals in his trusted cabinet because it was bet-
ter to have them working for him rather than against him. Obama did something similar by appointing Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. “Obama liked Lincoln’s emotional intelligence,” said Goodwin. Despite this similarity, Goodwin said today’s government could learn something from the government in Lincoln’s time. “Both parties worked together to get the problems solved, which is something our government could learn from today,” said Goodwin. “The deeper problem today may be the quality of the leaders that we have now.” Goodwin’s next book, “The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism,” will hit stores Nov. 5.
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Strayer-Wood performance to analyze American eating HANNAH GIBBS
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Matthew Weedman, associate theater professor at the University of Northern Iowa, is bringing the book “American Way of Eating” to the stage at Strayer-Wood Theatre. The book was written by Tracie McMillian, who went undercover in California farm fields, a Detroit Walmart produce aisle and a New York City Applebee’s kitchen to discover where the typical working American gets their food. “There is so much ground to cover; it’s very theatrical and fast paced,” said Weedman of his adaption. “My favorite part
is watching the cast with the choreography and how they speak in unison.” Weedman’s first scene takes place in the garlic fields of California. The lead character sees the hardship of the illegal immigrants who work there and the brutality with which they are treated. The next is in the Detroit Walmart, where the protagonist shows their disorganization and how her own manager was not qualified for her position. Lastly, the play ends in Applebee’s and shows how the food is actually made. The cast consists of nine University of Northern Iowa students, who each perform
many roles in the play. “I play a Latino land lady in California to your typical teenager working at Walmart to a waitress at Applebee’s,” said Grace Kinser, senior psychology major. The set posed a challenge to the show’s production. Instead of having typical designed and painted sets, “American Way of Eating” will use a projection screen for its set. “It’s very educational and it affects all of us in some way,” Kinser said about the play. “American Way of Eating” opens Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Bertha Martin Theatre. McMillan will speak Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in Lang Auditorium.
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The University of Northern Iowa football team kept ahead of the No. 1 North Dakota State University Bison until the final three minutes of play, falling to a 24-23 loss — their first of the season. UNI (4-1, 0-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) was outscored 14-0 in the final quarter. The Panthers could not turn two turnovers into touchdowns as they settled for field goals on both of the Bison mistakes during the game. To start the game, UNI forced and recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff for the second week in a row. UNI looked to be unstoppable during the first 16 minutes of the game. David Johnson broke multiple tackles to take the ball 85 yards for a touchdown, giving UNI a 13-0 lead. The redshirt junior rushed for 142 yards on 12 carries despite coming in and out of the game with a lower body injury during the second half. The Bison managed to find the end zone during the first half by way of a 23-yard pass from Brock Jensen to Carey Woods. Jensen threw two touchdowns on just 99 yards passing but added 58 yards on the ground. NDSU ran the ball 55 times for 260 yards and was led by John Crockett’s 103 rushing yards. UNI’s offense responded with 10 straight points that started with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Sawyer Kollmorgen to Kevin Vereen. Kollmorgen was 1-8 passing in the fourth quarter and 12-33 for the game. Vereen was once again the Panthers’ leading receiver with 67 yards. Tyler Sievertsen made three field goals, including a 50-yard attempt in the first quarter. His final field goal from 36 yards away gave the Panthers a 23-10 lead with 3:29 left in the third. The Bison did not go away as Jensen found the end zone for the second time when he connected with Zach Vraa for an 11-yard touchdown.
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David Johnson (above) had 12 carries for 142 yards and one touchdown against North Dakota State University. The Panthers were outscored 14-0 in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game.
After UNI was forced to punt, NDSU put together an eight-play, 76-yard scoring drive that ultimately made the difference in the game. It was the first time in the game the Bison gained the lead. NDSU running back Sam Ojuri attacked the UNI defense with a 19-yard touchdown rush. Ojuri rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown for the game. UNI linebacker Jake Farley was injured in the second half when he broke his leg. Farley did not return home with the team and underwent surgery at a local Fargo, N.D. hospital. The Panthers return to Cedar Falls for Homecoming to take on Southern Illinois University Saturday at 4 p.m. MVFC Standings #1 North Dakota State #2 Youngstown State #3 Southern Illinois #4 Western Illinois #5 Illinois State #6 South Dakota #7 Missouri State #8 Northern Iowa #9 Indiana State #10 South Dakota State
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Concussion has been a taboo word in the football community for quite some time. There have been countless studies, advancements in equipment and, with much notoriety, a variety of rule changes at the collegiate and professional levels Not every option has been exhausted in order to prevent concussions and the brain injuries that can potentially manifest from them many years down the road? There’s a minority of people who feel that this entire issue could be solved simply by the removal of the helmet from the game; a real blast from the past. It has nothing to do with new technology, nor does it deal with banning another form of tackling. It’s so simple, that it sounds pretty ridiculous at first. But make no mistake, there is a logical case to be made for this apparently preposterous suggestion. Most people would agree that there’s no such thing as the favorable end of a head-to-head hit. Whether someone dishing one out or receiving one, the searing pain won’t discriminate. That’s something that every football player will have in the back of his mind any time he considers leading any football act with his head. The fewer amount of
cracking skulls, helmeted or not, should lower the amount of physical trauma that the average football player will experience. It also would eliminate the face mask penalty, which is enforced because of the violent turning of the head that can be present during the act. Without the face mask, there is nothing to grab and twist, which would again prevent serious injuries. Now, it’s understandable to still be skeptical of a theory as radical as this one. The majority would make the case that the helmets undoubtedly keep players safer in the long run. It’s easy to assume that without a helmet, players would be in grave danger, as it’s like a protective shield that they can all take cover behind. But what many don’t realize is that the helmet is as much of a weapon as it is a shield. Safeties use it to crush receivers coming across the middle every game. So while you may be taking away arguably the most vital protection, you are also taking away the most dangerous weapon. It is obvious that this measure will never be taken seriously. There will be more rule changes, less tackling and a lot more reckless headbutting. But that doesn’t mean that this option isn’t capable of saving some lives. It simply means that the present is too dismissive to bring the past into its future.
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