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The House Republicans also propose cutting UNI’s economic development programs by 10 percent and allocating no new money to the governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative, which focuses on STEM education. State Representative Walt Rogers (R-Cedar Falls) said he supports the governor’s STEM program. “I think it’s a great program,” Rogers said. “Those are some things that I’ll be
According to a statement sent by University of Northern Iowa President Benjamin Allen to UNI students, faculty and staff, changes and cuts could be made to academic programs, ALLEN Malcolm Price Laboratory School, the UNI Museum and Panther Athletics for the coming year. In addition, UNI Print Services will close in March, according to an article from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. In the statement, which was released on Feb. 16, Allen said, “We need to continue to make strategic budget decisions by reallocating and aligning resources to support our core mission and values.” Allen also said changes made over the past few years have not been enough to deal with the dramatic changes sweeping Iowa and the nation in regards to higher education. Academic programs that could be cut include those with low enrollment and few
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Tehrene Firman talks with the New-York-bred musician about his music, his rise to fame and baseball cards. < See PAGE 5 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Bringing social media to the classroom A UNI student is developing a social networking tool intended for academics, not distraction. < See PAGE 5 OPINION
Requiem for the dream Is the American dream an illusion to perpetuate poverty? < See PAGE 4
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
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The Panthers’ road struggles continue as their third-straight loss dropped them to fourth in the Valley Friday. < See PAGE 7
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$3 million less for UNI, while Government Writer the Senate Democrats’ proposed budget would mean an According to their increase of $8 million. The released spending targets for Senate proposes a 6 percent 2013, the Republican major- increase for the three public ity in the Iowa House of universities and an additional Representatives has proposed $4 million special allocation spending $35 million less on for UNI. education compared to this “The two parties have difyear, while the Democrat ferent priorities. The House is majority in the Senate pro- concerned about state financposed increasing spending on es, and for starting points for education by $100 million. negotiations, we understand According to Jeneane Beck, that,” Beck said. “We’re optithe State Relations Officer for mistic that from here, we’ll the University of Northern end up closer to the Senate Iowa, the House Republicans’ side than to the House numproposed budget would mean bers.” LINH TA
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An adventure to the universe’s origins Theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss explained the beginning of everything from the instability of nothing Thursday. < visit northern-iowan.org
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In response to opposition from religious institutions, President Barack Obama created a compromise to the Affordable Care Act, a health care reform law that requires all insurance plans to provide preventive care, such as contraceptives, domestic violence screenings and well-woman visits, at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. On Feb. 10, Obama proposed that employers holding a religious objection to providing contraceptives should not be responsible for paying for such services or for providing these services directly. Instead, in such cases, insurance companies will be responsible for providing these services free of charge. The Affordable Care Act has Anastasia Nicklaus, director of liturgy and music < See AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, page 2
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As part of the Affordable Care Act, starting in August 2012, students covered under the university’s student health insurance plan will be able to receive a variety of free contraceptives. They are already able to come to the Student Health Clinic (above) for free counseling on birth control.
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at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center, questioning her religious liberties. “Conscience rights matter. For any institution and, for me particularly, (for) the religious institution to provide things counter to (what) their own teachings present — it just doesn’t seem like a good idea,” Nicklaus said. Nicklaus also said she does not agree with the proposed compromise. “While I think it has been presented as a compromise, the stipulations that they place on what a religious organization is and their ability to have (this) compromise maintained is so narrow,” Nicklaus said. “It becomes a fairly moot point.” Michael Dippold, vicepresident of the University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers, said he believes the new compromise is suitable. “I think it was a very pragmatic way of getting this passed without ruffling too many feathers,” said Dippold, a senior economics major. “It makes sense. Obviously, I disagree with the religious opposition, but I understand where they’re coming from, and I think this basically solves the problem. I don’t think it should be their (religious organizations’) concern and with the new regulations it just isn’t. It’s not something that they need to worry about.” Shelley Matthews, director of the UNI Student Health Clinic, said she believes the new
law is a step in the right direction in terms of maintaining the health and wellness of students at UNI. “I’m looking at it in a positive light,” Matthews said. “What I believe is that now students will look at long-term birth control options as more affordable. Especially this particular age group, they’re (a) perfect age group (for) what we call an Implanon or a Mirena... so I hope students look at a more reliable birth control option.” According to Matthews, starting in August 2012, students covered under the university’s student health insurance will be able to receive a variety of contraceptives. They are also able to come to the Student Health Clinic to receive free counseling on birth control. According to Matthews, health visits are covered under the mandatory student health fee, and contraceptives are covered under optional student health insurance. Nicklaus is worried about what the new law may mean for the religious freedom of the nation. “Supposedly there’s this separation of church and state, but this disallows that really, and it forces us to work against our conscience,” Nicklaus said. “Maybe people can say these are little issues (or) this doesn’t matter that much, but what’s the next thing then? That religious liberty is supposed to be supported by our constitution, so you start wondering, what’s going to happen?” Dippold said he finds the new law constitutional.
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“From my understanding, there is a lot of precedent that says that you can pass restrictions on religious freedom as long as (the restrictions are) general... if there was a law that says comprehensive coverage provided by employers has to cover blood transfusions, and you happen to be employed by someone who’s a Jehovah’s Witness, there’s really no case they can make there,” Dippold said. Dippold also said he believes the law will have a positive impact. “It’s a purely medical issue, and it’s sort of a no-brainer. I think the opponents of contraceptives don’t understand the impact or implications of denying them,” Dippold said. “They’re so great — I can give you the most liberal or the most conservative argument on why contraceptives would be a good thing in the short end and in the long run.” Matthews said she is hopeful that students who are considering birth control will come into the Student Health Clinic to receive advice. “I would say that being nervous is 100 percent normal, and I want (students) to know a lot of students come in and get health advice on contraceptives,” Matthews said. “We want them to be comfortable with their birth control. We want them to understand it because if you’re comfortable with it and understand it, the more committed you’ll be to taking it and staying on that.”
DAY OF SILENCE UNI Campus 9-11 a.m. In honor of those who fought against segregation and racism, many UNI students will take a vow of silence for these two hours. “GHOSTS OF RWANDA” FILM SHOWING Curris Business Building Room 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Ghosts of Rwanda” is a documentary on the social, political and diplomatic failures that converged to enable the 1994 genocide in Rwanda to occur. “SCARRED LANDS AND WOUNDED LIVES” FILM SHOWING CEEE Auditorium 7 p.m. This film looks at the effect of war on the environment
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“CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO” FILM SHOWING Great Hall, GBPAC 7 p.m. This documentary follows the lives of four men and women who work as characters on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard. Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door. “THE POWER OF STORIES AND SERVICE TO END GENOCIDE” Curris Business Building Room 109 7 p.m. Carl Wilkins, the only American to remain in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide, will discuss his experiences during the genocide and his subsequent work toward peace and understanding.
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graduates; however, students currently in any programs that are cut will be able to complete the program. According to the article from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the university may outsource Public Safety by having the Cedar Falls police force provide some or all of the security for campus. In his statement, Allen said he promised to “continue to work with the Board of Regents, State of Iowa and consult with applicable stake-
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talking within committees about the importance of STEM. Those things aren’t fully voted on yet.” Rogers also acknowledged the differences the two parties have with one another. “Republicans came out with what they think is going to be the best number (and) Democrats came out with what they think is going to be the best number. It’s going to be a tug of war, and they (Democrats) put forth their values, and they come out with a number,” Rogers said. “They (Democrats) think one way (and) we (Republicans) think one way, and that’s what politics is all about.” Rogers said it is important to look at the whole picture in regards to budgeting. “Everything is at play when you’re looking at funding a certain part of the budget. What we put in education affects what we put into job growth. ... What we put into everything has an effect into everything else,” Rogers said. “So all of us would like to see our education program thrive as much as possible. We have to weigh that position. How much is everything else going to get, and making sure that Iowans who are job creators at the same time know that we are being responsible with the budget. You have to look at the whole picture from the standpoint down here at the Capitol and what we do with budgets.” State Senator Jeff Danielson (D-Cedar Falls) said he’s against lowering the budget for education and would instead like to see an increase. “These cuts are unnecessary and draconian. Iowa’s budget is black, and we have a healthy surplus,” Danielson said. “I believe we should be investing in our future and opening up opportunity — not closing the door on those opportunities. This is the worst budget proposal ever, and I will do everything I can in the senate to make sure that UNI receives additional investment, not cuts.” According to a chart Danielson created, the house Republicans’ proposal will cut $7 million from UNI and the
holders to make changes now to ensure the educational experience we want for every student exists in the future. “We believe these decisions will result in an institution that retains and builds on its historical strengths, while aligning us for future success in a challenging and competitive education environment,” Allen added. The UNI United Faculty (UF), the sole negotiation agent for UNI’s 550 faculty members, released a statement “responding to the announcements of Ben Allen.” In the press release, it said
senate Democrats’ proposal will provide a $12 million increase for the university. Danielson said that if the House Republicans’ proposed budget passes, the university may need to make certain cuts and reductions that could lead to tuition increases for students, class cuts, increases in class sizes, an impact on athletic programs and the potential closing of Malcolm Price Laboratory School. However, Rogers said he believes the gap between the two parties proposals isn’t worrisome and quality education is not entirely reliant on funding. “When you look at the enormity of the budget, the disparity isn’t that much; $100 million may sound like a lot of money, but the education budget is a very large budget,” Rogers said. “It comes down to making sure that we keep the people we have and not only do things with money, but do things with strategies and reform. It doesn’t necessarily have to do with the money. Sometimes it has to do with — are we putting forth the best strategies for education?” Overall, Beck said she’s thankful both parties are paying attention to UNI’s requests. “We’re not critical of either party,” Beck said. “We’re just hopeful that the number comes up, but we understand and are thankful that both parties are understanding of UNI’s position of greater reliance on state funding because of the high number of in-state students and the reliance on instate tuition, so most parties recognize that and we really appreciate that.” Beck encouraged people to get involved and contact legislators. “We’re also asking students, parents and alumni to get involved and explain what it means to them (and) why it’s important for the university to have increased funding rather than a decrease,” Beck said. “Talk about how that has impacted them personally, because citizens tend to have a greater impact on elected officials than someone like myself because they vote, so lawmakers want to hear from them.”
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the UF “urges the state to support higher education more than in the past, urges the (Board of Regents) to avoid layoffs, and presses the administration to make sure that they allocate tuition and state resources to the core academic mission of the university.” The UF also said that if the UNI administration decides to layoff faculty members, they must “adhere to the terms of the legally binding Master Agreement.” “Given the great flexibility administration has in hiring
and managing faculty resources, United Faculty would consider the layoff of tenured faculty a major failure in planning by the administration,” the UF said in its press release. Faculty members should be consulted on any changes to the curricula or programs offered, according to the UF. The press release also said Iowa’s economic picture is “improving significantly.” The release said the UF “recognizes that administration has a responsibility to students, taxpayers, as well as
faculty, and shares the desire to be good stewards of tax payer money and tuition and adhere to the core mission of the University.” In his statement, Allen said leaders in higher education have a responsibility to students, parents and the taxpayers of Iowa to “maintain our excellent academic reputation, enhance access and affordability, and prepare for the future.” “In times like these, we must define our future before circumstances dictate it for us,” Allen said.
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The conservative crusade against women’s health
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here seems to be a trend among the Republican Party regarding women’s health: they don’t care for it. It isn’t as if this is anything new or surprising in itself, but what is astounding is the number of bills that have come up in state legislatures that would severely hinder a woman’s right to choose whether or not she is pregnant. Last Tuesday, a fetal personhood amendment passed through the Virgina House. This bill would define a “person” as existing from the moment of fertilization. In addition, the bill would require that women go through a transvaginal screening procedure before getting an abortion. The passage of this amendment is problematic for several reasons. First, it obviously attempts to deny women control over their reproductive system. If a woman doesn’t want to become a mother, she should
be able to have the reasonable option of ending her pregnancy. (I won’t say any more about this; the arguments for and against abortion are best left for another column.) Second, the requiring of a transvaginal ultrasound is wrong for two reasons. First, displaying the image of a woman’s uterus is a clear ploy to try to psychologically coerce women into changing their minds about getting an abortion. This is already an extremely tough decision for many women, and it’s insulting to assume that they are unaware of the implications of that decision. And second, the fact that this ultrasound must be transvaginal is essentially statesanctioned rape. An internal ultrasound is medically unnecessary for an abortion, and forcing a woman to go through such a procedure is wrong, and even possibly traumatizing for women who have been victims of sexual assault.
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Finally, this bill does more than just affect already pregnant women — it affects some forms of birth control, as well. This is something that even anti-abortion advocates should be alarmed by. By defining a person as simply a fertilized egg, this effectively criminalizes any form of contraception that works by keeping already fertilized eggs from implanting into the uterine wall. This includes “the morning after pill,” or Plan B, which logically should be promoted by anti-abortion advocates, as it’s a last-ditch attempt against unwanted pregnancy. However, their unfortunately skewed definition of a “person” makes it so that even relatively noncontroversial health options
Obtaining the American ‘Dream’ Last semester, when I saw the title of Michelle Alexander’s book, “The New Jim Crow,” and heard that she was scheduled to be on campus, I immediately took a trip to Amazon.com to purchase it. I also went to discussion groups and watched YouTube videos featuring her. The theme, a mass number of people (the majority were African-American men) being jailed, was so unbelievable, to have such injustices happening in the United States. Although her book focused on AfricanAmerican men, I would like to interject that poor white men, women and other men of color seemed to be prime candidates and victims of a system that governs and promotes the affairs and prosperity of the wealthy. Why can’t we all obtain the America “Dream”? To answer that question, let’s examine the idea of the American “Dream” and the road to reaching it. I define the American Dream as a goal to get from a poor state or a less desirable state of socioeconomic conditions to the highest state of socioeconomic conditions. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a good example of the road to reaching, acquiring and maintaining the American Dream. The strongest individual survives and thus accumulates the wealth of the losers or the weakest. In this “game,” the strongest individual has an advantage called the rulebook and the power to change the rules at any point. In the American Dream
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game, those without the advantage of a rulebook are enslaved servants. I say “enslaved servants” because there appears to be no way out once you are in the system. The system can be as innocent-looking as welfare or as cruel as being a felon. In 1865, slavery was abolished, correct? Yet, the Thirteenth Amendment reads, “Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” The wealthy men in the government had the rulebook. Blacks and poor whites were sent to jail, charged and taken to work camps to pay their debts to society, but debts were never fully paid, thus causing slavery by another name. These facts and stories can be found by viewing the documentary “Slavery by Another Name.” Maybe it was never intended for blacks to have access to the American Dream, at least not literally. Capital keeps the owners of the rulebook ahead — the money system — and the rest of us do not have it or do not have enough of it. Thus, the illusion of the American Dream is passed to us from the wealthy. As long as we compete with
each other for the trickled-down portion, the wealthy are happy. While a small portion of people with low socioeconomic status actually acquire upward mobility, it is not without a price, because to be in the middle- to upper middle class, one has to smell, act, look and think differently. You no longer can associate with “those” people. Because competition has been embedded into this culture and internalized into each of us, we see each other as competitors, and in some twisted way the enemy, which may be one reason why inequalities continue to this day. It is not all about race, because research shows that race is a construct based on the maintaining of wealth. What the American Dream illusion has produced is the systems and attitudes we have today. We look down our noses when people fall on hard times and use clichés like all they need is to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps.” What is your definition of the American “dream,” and does it include helping someone else to achieve and become his or her best? Or does your definition exclude others by way of racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism and so forth? The most important question to answer as individuals is, at the end of your journey to your American Dream, would you be able to face yourself without vomiting? Gloria Sumpter is a graduate
student in women’s and gender studies from Bowman, S.C.
are considered to be part of their anti-women’s-health crusade. In addition, any woman who accidentally terminates her pregnancy by something such as falling down the stairs is at risk for a manslaughter conviction. This is clearly unjust punishment for a woman who would already be mourning the loss of her pregnancy. As scary as this Virginia bill is, what’s worse is that they are only one of dozens of states introducing women’s-healthrestricting legislation. And one of those states is unfortunately our own. Late last week, Iowa Representative Kim Pearson introduced what some are calling, according to ThinkProgress, “the nation’s most radical abortion bill.” This bill, if passed, would make “feticide” simply mean the causing of an abortion, and would make it into a Class A felony, which is punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole. As the law
in Iowa currently stands, this would change the definition of feticide from being only after the end of the second trimester, and would change the felony classification from “C,” which is punishable by 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. We need to let our legislators know that we won’t stand for this type of crusade against women’s health. Even those who are undecided on the issue of abortion can probably agree that life imprisonment is an unreasonable punishment for an abortion, to say the least. If you want to make sure this doesn’t pass, stay informed on the bill’s progress through committee and write to your legislators if it looks like it has support. We cannot sit by and watch our own state join several others in the conservative crusade against women’s health. Stef McGraw is a senior in
philosophy and Spanish from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Price Lab is worth keeping I am in the fourth grade at Price Lab Elementary/HS. I have heard that Price Lab might be shut down. A lot of people that I know such as me have grown up in Price Lab from daycare to my age. I know that if it is shut down, so many people -- even high schoolers -- will have to lose their friends and split to different schools. The teachers will be missed, plus, where will they
go -- work somewhere else and not live their dream of being a teacher? Education is one of the most important things in the world! I would not want that to fail for UNI/Price Lab. So, my point is Price Lab is a good place to learn and also a good place to for UNI students in training to teach. Sincerely, Sabine Fabos Martin Fourth Grade Malcolm Price Lab School
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Jeffrey Short, senior communication major, is the creator of Vookbag, an educational organization tool that will soon allow students at the University of Northern Iowa to interact with peers and have access to resources online.
Vookbag to bring social network atmosphere to the classroom TEHRENE FIRMAN Editorial Staff
Imagine using a social network during class, except instead of browsing through pictures and statuses of friends, the network allows students to excel in their classes instead of serving as a distraction from studies. Jeffrey Short, senior communication major, decided to create something that would bring students and classrooms together – not only allowing interaction to take place, but creating a space that offers organization and resources that college students need. “Vookbag is an education-
al organization tool that will allow students to share class materials, whether it is quick notes, links or post questions for other members of the class to answer,” said Short. “Vookbag will also help bring a ‘social network’ atmosphere to the classroom. Students will be able to form study groups online with other students in that particular class and will also allow students taking the same course but different (sections) to come together to form study groups or share notes.” Another unique feature of Vookbag is the planner, which allows students to insert their upcoming assignments, tests and quizzes into
the planner and set reminders so they can better stay on top of deadlines. The idea of Vookbag came to Short last spring when he was trying to figure out a way to utilize an iPad in an educational setting. “I initially just wanted to sell ebooks on the iPad or other tablet devices, but then changed my mind about what Vookbag was going to be when a good friend gave me the idea of recreating the way classrooms interact with each other,” said Short. Short’s partner Matt Rice, who is a full-time programmer at the Iowa Banker’s Association in Johnston, < See VOOKBAG, page 6
Students gather intelligence about career opportunities with the FBI JAIME YOWLER Staff Writer
Last Thursday, students at the University of Northern Iowa discovered that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was more than men in dark suits and sunglasses rappelling down the sides of buildings. Agents Craig Tomlinson and Randy Laughead gave an inside look at what being in the FBI is all about as part of a presentation offered by Career Services in Gilchrist Hall. Tomlinson and Laughead have been in the FBI for 15 years and both noted the worst part of their job is the paperwork. Aside from that,
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Tomlinson enjoys the latitude that comes with being an agent. “My favorite part of my job is the responsibility and independence I get,” said Tomlinson, a field agent who deals more with the investigation side of the bureau. “It’s the real freedom to make my own choices.” Laughead, an intelligence analyst, said the best part of his job is “the versatility and variety of tasks the FBI allows him.” Students interested in pursuing a career with the FBI were excited to receive more information about the career. Taylor Lewis, a junior
criminology and sociology major, said she was glad Career Services held the event. “I really enjoyed the general information they were able to share as well as the insight and tips towards pursuing a career in the FBI,” said Lewis. Alexis Smutzler, a junior criminology major, was brought up in an environment of criminal justice and her father is currently pursuing a career in the FBI. “I can’t wait to pursue my own career with the FBI and I’m glad I was able to gather more information at this event,” said Smutzler.
THINKING ABOUT WORKING FOR THE FBI? For more information about careers or internships with the FBI, visit www.fbi.gov or contact Isabela Varela with Career Services at isabela.varela@uni.edu.
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Outasight, a New-York-bred musician with a style of music that’s all his own, performed in Waterloo Friday as part of his tour with T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes and currently has one of the hottest songs in the country. His single “Tonight Is The Night” was chosen by Pepsi as the soundtrack for their “Music Icons” TV campaign, and since then, the his career has taken off.
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I was a kid who listened so many styles of music. I loved rock ’n’ roll, I loved punk rock, I loved hip-hop, I loved soul, R&B. I was just inspired by it all, and when I wanted to create, it was just very natural for me to sing and rap over any kind of music. I just kind of continued to grow and get better as an artist and it just kind of became what I do.
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I heard that you started your career by doing a lot of open mic shows, so what’s it like going from that to not being able to go anywhere without hearing your song on the radio?
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Short has many ideas on how schools, especially the University of Northern Iowa, can incorporate Vookbag into their academic programs, such as encouraging their students to use Vookbag to “keep themselves organized with their planner to help stay on top of classes.” As of right now, Vookbag is more of a student’s tool, but according to Short, it might become available for teachers’ use in the upcoming fall. Students at UNI will have the chance to start utilizing Vookbag after its official release on March 1. For more information, visit www.vookbag.com.
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Left: Sean Veeder, junior music major, plays guitar as the UNI Jazz Panthers perform in Bengston Auditorium Friday during the 59th Sinfonia Dimensions in Jazz concert, part of the Tallcorn Jazz Festival. Above: Guest artist Peter Apfelbaum plays tenor saxophone with Jazz Band 1 in Bengston Auditorium Friday. See more pictures from the performance on northern-iowan.org.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Panther women lose third straight, fall to fourth place in MVC standings JAKE BEMIS Sports Writer
The University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team continues to struggle on the road this season; the Panthers lost their third straight road game, 75-61, to the Bradley University Braves Friday night in Peoria, Ill. UNI has not had a three-game losing streak in Missouri Valley Conference play since March 4, 2010. The Panthers (15-10, 8-6 MVC) have not won a game outside the state of Iowa since Jan. 7, when they defeated Southern Illinois University 70-66. UNI’s last road win came at Drake University on Jan. 29. Bradley (14-12, 5-9 MVC) took advantage of UNI’s poor 3-point shooting (4-for-24) by shooting 49.2 percent from the field. After the Braves got out to an early 15-9 lead, the Panthers used their own 9-0 run, capped by a Katelin Oney lay-up, to take an 18-15 lead with just over seven minutes left in the first half. The two teams battled to the third tie of the first half at 21-21, but Bradley took a
28-24 lead into halftime. Bradley started the second half by extending their lead to 34-26, but the Panthers answered with a 7-0 run, including five straight points from K.K. Armstrong, to cut the deficit to one point. However, Bradley answered with a 7-0 run themselves to extend their lead to eight points with just over 13 minutes left. The Panthers cut the lead down to just four points on two occasions, but could not complete the comeback. UNI, which is just 4-6 on the road this season, recorded 19 turnovers including 14 Bradley steals. The Panthers were also outscored 44-30 in the paint. Bradley, which shot 60.6 percent from the field in the second half, was led by Kelsey Budd’s 22 points. Leah Kassing, Shronda Butts and Catie O’Leary also contributed 45 points. In total, the five Bradley starters scored 71 of the team’s 75 points. Oney, who played in her 100th career game for UNI, led the Panthers with 14 points and a career-high five assists, but failed to hit a 3-pointer
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UNI’s Katelin Oney (2), pictured here against Indiana State, scored a team-high 14 points Friday night, but the Panthers suffered a 75-61 defeat at the hands of the Bradley Braves.
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UNI’s Deon Mitchell (1), pictured here against Illinois State, scored a career-high 18 points Friday night in the Panthers’ 77-68 loss to VCU.
Freshman point guard Deon Mitchell scored a career-high 18 points while dishing out six assists Friday night, but it was not enough, as the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team fell to the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams 77-68 in Richmond, Va. UNI (17-12, 7-9 MVC) was 9-for-17 on 3-pointers, but VCU’s full-court press defense forced the Panthers into a season-high 19 turnovers. UNI shot 55.6 percent from the floor for the game. The Rams (23-6, 13-3 CAA) also shot the ball well, shooting 48.1 percent for the game and going 8-for21 from beyond the 3-point arc. VCU was led in scoring by senior forward Bradford Burgess, who finished with 17 points. Juvonte Reddic, Rob Bradenberg and Troy Daniels all scored in double figures as well. The game was back-andforth throughout, with VCU taking their largest lead of the game in the final seconds. UNI held a 42-40 halftime
lead and a 55-54 lead with 12:51 remaining in regulation. However, that would be the Panthers’ final lead of the game. VCU guard Darius Theus only made three shots the entire game, but all three came in the final five minutes of regulation. Theus accounted for all of VCU’s points during a 7-2 run that extended the Rams’ lead to 71-64 with just 1:40 remaining. Reddic got two dunks and a lay-up in the final minute of the game to seal the victory for VCU. Junior guard Anthony James was the only other Panther to reach double digits; he finished the game with 10 points off the UNI bench. Friday night’s game was part of ESPN’s annual BracketBusters series. With the loss, the Panthers are now 5-5 all-time in BracketBuster contests. UNI returns to action Wednesday at 7 p.m. when they host the Bradley University Braves (7-22, 2-14 MVC) for Senior Night. Johnny Moran is the Panthers’ lone senior this < See MEN’S, page 8
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games. Brooke Brown hit a career high three 3-pointers for a total 12 points, and Rachel Madrigal added 11 points. The three combined to shoot 3-for-16 from behind the 3-point arc. With the loss, UNI falls into a fourth-place tie with Creighton University in the MVC standings, but remain just one game behind thirdplace Illinois State University and 2.5 games behind firstplace teams Wichita State University and Missouri State University. The Panthers’ final two games of the season are against Missouri State and Wichita State. UNI returns to action Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the McLeod Center when they host Creighton in a game that will break the fourth-place tie.
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Black Hawks goaltender Stephon Williams (1) stops a shot attempt by the Fargo Force in Friday night’s game. Waterloo is 3-1-2 in their last six games, which has helped move them into third place in the USHL Western Conference standings.
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season. Moran has played in 130 career games, just three shy of the UNI alltime record held by Kwadzo Ahelegbe. Moran also ranks No. 2 all-time at UNI with 189 career 3-pointers. Moran has scored 999 points in his four-year career at UNI and will look to become the 34th Panther to join the 1,000point club. For UNI to avoid playing on the first day of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, they likely need to win their remaining two basketball games and need some help from other teams in the MVC.
Since February began, the Waterloo Black Hawks have played six games and had one postponed due to inclement weather (Feb. 4 vs. Lincoln). During that span, the team went 3-1-2 and picked up eight out of a possible 12 points in the United States Hockey League Western Conference standings. The Black Hawks (50 points) now trail the Omaha Lancers (55) and Lincoln Stars (51) in the USHL West standings with approximately 20 games remaining per team. Also, during that span, the Black Hawks made some trades, sending Trevor Owens, Jay Williams and Peter Hand to different squads, while picking up Stephon Williams at goaltender, Alex Barron on defense, Danny Elser at forward and Vladislav Lysenko on defense. After last Friday’s victory versus the Fargo Force, some of the new players spoke about how they’ve blended into
the team and how it feels to be with the organization. “The transition has been really easy,” said Williams. “The guys took me in really well. It’s a good group of guys and this organization is run really well. (Waterloo) is a great city with a great fan base, so it’s been a really easy transition for me. I couldn’t be happier to be here.” Barron echoed Williams’ thoughts when talking about the Waterloo fan base. “It’s a pretty unbelievable feeling (to play here),” Barron said. “I’ve always hated playing at this rink because the fans are so crazy. They always gave me a hard time, but being on the other side of that now is an amazing feeling. They are just absolutely amazing.” Last Friday, the Black Hawks faced off with the Fargo Force at Young Arena. Last season, the teams battled to a line brawl and a Force victory. This season, the Black Hawks got their revenge, win-
ning 4-1. Black Hawks goals came from Max Edson, Ryan Papa, Ian McCoshen and Eddie Wittchow, while Fargo’s lone goal came from Colton Hargrove. The Dubuque Fighting Saints left Waterloo Saturday evening with a 4-3 shootout victory. Taylor Cammarata put Waterloo on the board first in the second period, but Mike Matheson answered for Dubuque in the same frame. Waterloo and Dubuque traded goals in the third period, with Matthew Caito scoring for the Saints and AJ Michaelson answering for the Black Hawks. Matheson scored a second time in the third period, but Tony Cameranesi forced overtime for the Black Hawks with just 2:17 remaining in regulation. A scoreless overtime led to a shootout, with Matheson being the only shooter for either team to convert their show. The Black Hawks return to action Friday in Dubuque, then return home for a pair of games against Fargo and Des Moines on Saturday and Sunday.
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By Nancy Black Tribune Media Services (MCT) Today’s Birthday (02/21/12). Your words inspire romance with charismatic charm. Someone gets drawn into your moonlight. Express creativity. Relax into your faith, self-understanding and will power this year. Avoid con artists. Step into leadership. 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 an 8 -- Draw upon hidden resources. Provide excellent service. Accept a generous offer. You’re gaining authority. Review priorities and contemplate your next move. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- A spiritual advisor keeps you on the right path. Share your experience with somebody to whom it would make a difference. Your friends are really there for you.
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others. What goes around comes around. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Travel and romance both look good for the next two days. Expand your options. There’s no shortage of information. Learn quickly from a loved one. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s action and change going on at work. List options, review considerations and choose. Use top quality materials. Have someone else write your bio. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Brainstorm brilliant ideas with your team of hotshot experts. Unleash imagination. Write a love letter to your future self. Let friends teach you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Add some passion and spice to your workplace. The place is bustling with busy innovation. The impossible looks easy. Explore streets you seldom visit. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Make something beautiful with plenty of
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