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THOR

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CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 4

OPINION PAGE 3

SPORTS PAGE 6

Katherine Jamtgaard looks at the latest Blockbuster hit, “Thor: The Darkworld.”

Columnist Corey Cooling questions the usage of ethanol in Iowa and the U.S.

The men’s basketball team beat the Coe College Kohawks, Monday evening.

Friday

Nov. 15, 2013

Volume 110, Issue 23

northern-iowan.org

ALMA MATER

Alumni bring character to UNI KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Staff Writer

Roxanne Heimann knew she wanted to make the Cedar Valley her home in 2005 when she received a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Northern Iowa. She returned for a master’s degree in 2007 before establishing her family in Dike. “The Cedar Valley is a fantastic place to live and raise a family,” Heimann said. “I love the environment here.” Today, Heimann is one of 635 alumni currently working at UNI and one of about 12,000 UNI alumni currently residing in Black Hawk County. More than 18,000 alumni also live in the Cedar Valley area, according to the UNI Alumni Association. Heimann is a full-time adjunct instructor in the communications department. “I’m like a unicorn, because by definition, we are not supposed to exist.

NISG

Madsen and Findley reflect on semester JORDAN AUNE

News Editor

Roxanne Heimann speaks about teaching at UNI as an alumni on Nov. 8.

Adjuncts are supposed to teach an occasional class or two ... I have four per semester and have the entire time I’ve worked here,” Heimann

said. Heimann has worked at UNI for 10 years. She married Josh Heimann, also a 2005 UNI graduate,

and together they have two children, Grady, 5, and Kingsley, 3.

Looking at photos of Barack Obama today and comparing them to those from his days as a senator is a telling indicator of the stress he goes through as president of the United States. One would be hard pressed to spot any grey hair or stress lines on University of Northern Iowa Student Gover nment President Thomas Madsen and Vice President Blake Findley. However, their jobs have taken a toll nonetheless. “It’s rewarding, but time consuming and challenging,” Madsen said. “We’ve done a lot and look forward to accomplishing more.” With the fall semester coming to a close, Madsen and Findley took time to reflect on what has been a busy 3 ½ months.

See ALUMNI, page 5

See NISG, page 2

ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

MILITARY

Veterans kick off first ball CORREY PRIGEON Staff Writer

Light gleamed off the medals of various veterans and patrons who were dressed to impress for the University of Northern Iowa Veterans Association’s first annual Veterans Ball on Monday in the Commons Ballroom. Master of ceremonies Molly Skovronski welcomed members of the audience as the event began, including the Director of the Center for Multicultural Education Michael Blackwell and keynote speaker President William Ruud. “I thought it was awesome. I thought it was absolutely fantastic,” said Ruud. “Plus, it was fun.” At about 6 p.m., attendees were ushered into the Slife Ballroom to dine. The American flag, the Iowa

flag and UNI’s flag were all featured prominently onstage. Next to the stage was a table with one lit candle to commemorate service members captured as prisoners of war or missing in action. While dinner was served, Blackwell spoke about the importance of recognizing the varied culture of veterans. Shortly after, Ruud rose to the stage to give his speech. He gave advice to returning veterans on transitioning into civilian life as a former army officer. “I really liked Ruud’s speech; it was probably the best,” said Theo Blankers, senior leisure, youth and human services major. The event was part of UNI’s ongoing effort to support incoming veterans on campus. Other exam-

ples of these efforts include the campus’ Military and Veterans Center in the student involvement center, according to Military and Veterans Student Services Coordinator Julia Heuer. “This year everything came together,” said Heuer. “(It) is a testament to all the work our military and veteran students have been doing on campus.” The UNIVA hopes to put the event on annually to show people on-campus an aspect of the military life they don’t often see, according to UNIVA Vice Chairman Alex Mackay. “The hope is that we have laid the groundwork to give the UNI community some exposure to a part of military culture most don’t know about — the way we celebrate,” said Mackay. See VETERANS, page 2

ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

The University of Northern Iowa throws their first Veterans Ball Nov. 11 in the Commons Ballroom.


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