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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

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Students, staff celebrate opening of military center BROOKS WOOLSON MEN’S BASKETBALL

Keeping it rolling: Panthers top the Bears 69-63

The Panthers got their paws on their sixth victory in a row in the McLeod Center Tuesday night, climbing to the top by playing sound, fundamental basketball. < See PAGE 6

WRESTLING

Revenge is sweet

The UNI wrestling team toppled the University of Wisconsin after taking a loss to the Badgers back in November, but then fell to Oklahoma State. < See PAGE 6 OPINION

The pundits and trolls are getting old @Panther_Pundit and @ NISGtroll are back for the 2013 NISG elections. Columnist Konrardy is not impressed. < See PAGE 3

CAMPUS LIFE

Turn a classmate into a first date Anthony and Katie give tips on the awkward process of asking a classmate out. < See PAGE 4

ONLINE DARWIN WEEK A UNI professor discusses fraudulent fossils during a talk on an evolution-themed day. < visit northern-iowan.org

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University of Northern Iowa students gathered Monday at the Military and Veteran Student Services office for an open house event. The event included a presentation about the services of the new office. located in East Barlett, as well as food and a prize raffle. “The focus of the event is to get people in here to see this space. We want our faculty, staff and students to come visit, so it’s really just an introduction of where we are,” said Julia Heuer, coordinator of Military and Veteran Student Services. “It’s an open-door policy here.” The Military and Veteran Student Services office provides services and connections for students on campus who are or serving in the military. The services provided include financial planning, tutoring and counseling. The office has seen increased traffic since it opened at the beginning of the semester. “A lot of people have visited. We’ve had a few regulars and a few people coming in, as well as some faculty and staff members coming in,” Heuer said. “We’re just making sure that they know we’re supporting them.”

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The UNI Military and Veteran Student Services Center is located inside of East Bartlett. It assists and provides military students with a wide variety of services.

Donald Scrimger, senior exercise science major, attended the event. “I’m a veteran, and so I want to participate more in these types of events and kind of know what’s going on,” Scrimger said. Scrimger is interested in making use of the new services because of a hurried enrollment.

“Everything is very overwhelming with me. My enrollment here was very sudden, as in I enrolled, moved and quit my job a week before school started,” Scrimger said. “To find out exactly what services (Heuer’s) offering, … this helps out. I have no problem coming in and finding answers out if I need tutoring, or whatever it is.”

The transition to UNI has been a positive experience for Scrimger. “Everything’s been great,” Scrimger said.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MILITARY SERVICES: Visit the military and veteran student services site at www.uni.edu/military.

MEGAN SCHAFER

STUDENT VOICES

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What are you looking for in the next Northern Iowa Student Government president and vice president?

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For the next UNI student body president, I want a student that’s going to take in to consideration our ideas and opinions as well as their own, because I feel that the student government should work with the students and not against us.

KRISTINA KOFOOT

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Nurturing what’s natural MADISON McKONE mckonem@uni.edu

Let’s talk health care and politics. No I’m not talking about Obamacare, I’m talking about a different proposal that is sweeping the nation: Buy Fresh, Buy Local. The Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign is an organization formed throughout many of the States that aims to promote the consumption of organic foods as well as the purchasing of local ingredients. The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic program defines organic as “a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering may not be used.” In short, organic foods are produced by farmers who use renewable resources to enhance the quality of soil, water and the overall environment. Eggs, dairy products, meat and poultry considered organic come from animals that have not been given antibiotics or growth hormones. An organic food differs from a normal product in the way it is grown, handled and produced. In the past several years, American consumers have taken hold of this idea and run with it in hopes of not only improving the environment but also improving their own health. Crystal Smith-Spangler’s article “Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier Than Conventional Alternatives” in Annals of Internal Medicine states that between the years of 1997 and 2010, sales of organic foods in the United States increased from $3.6 to $26.7 billion. Another poll stated that approximately 30 percent of Americans buy organic food at least occasionally. This number is on the rise as consumers are buying into the ideal of a nutritious lifestyle as well as the moral implications of organic and local purchases. Having grown up in a small, rural community, I have seen and experienced firsthand the work ethic of an Iowa farmer. As a consumer, I and many others often feel that buying locally and organically is the right thing to do because it gives us the opportunity to pay homage to the hard working farmers who treat the land and animals with respect and dignity.

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Be part of the switch from unhealthy habits and highly processed foods to something much more fresh.

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A processed food item purchased from another region is manufactured at a production industry in which greenhouse gases and pollutants are emitted into the air on a regular basis. Next, they are packaged, inspected, transported and finally sold. This practice not only hurts our environment, but also puts money in the hands of people far away, whereas buying locally will support yourself by strengthening the economic base of your own community. As a result, businesses whose customers purchase locally will be able to give back to their communities, create new jobs and provide better service

because they have a better understanding of the product. Furthermore, acquiring products from the local and organic garden can have potential health benefits, including increased levels of beta-carotene; vitamins C, D and E; cancer-fighting antioxidants; and other essential minerals. The Organic Consumer Association’s article “Why we should all eat more organic food” claims that organic foods contain 25 percent more nutritious vitamins and minerals than industrial agriculture. They are also pure products without any additives, contaminants, artificial sweeteners or preservatives. One may wonder how to tell if a product is organic. A product is guaranteed to be at least 95 percent organic when it is labeled with the USDA organic seal. Other similar seals include free range, cage-free, natural and grass-fed. To make certain that food retailers are in compliance with the USDA organic standards, 30,000 on-site inspections are done per year. One of the main criticisms of organic consumption is the price. In our economy today, we want to get a real bang for our buck and organic products don’t seem to make the cut. However, as they become more available, we see prices dropping and these products emerging as affordable household items. Other ways to avoid breaking the bank include stocking up on inexpensive fruits and veggies, buying in bulk, using coupons, preplanning your meal and watching for sales, planting your own organic garden or joining a community garden. Most grocery stores carry a large amount of organic and locally produced produce including Walmart and chains such as McDonald’s and Starbucks. In Cedar Falls we see similar results. Pablo’s Mexican Grill, Bourbon Street, SingleSpeed Brewing and Montage are only a few hometown examples. In addition, the University of Northern Iowa campus is getting involved in the movement toward organics. They collaborated with Practical Farmers of Iowa and Food Routes Network to implement their own branch of the Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign in 2003. The campaign aims to create collateral and marketing tools to promote buying local, organic foods. Rachel Wobeter, the Local Food Program Manager of the BFBL campaign, is excited about the progress the program has been making. “We are educating the community about local, healthy, fresh foods in many ways. We offer farm tours for the public, workshops and conferences about local agriculture, healthy foods and how to get started as a farmer in our region,” Wobeter said. “Every chapter or region recruits local farmers, restaurants that sell local food, grocery stores with local foods, meat lockers, etc. to put their contact info in a directory that we mass distribute (30,000) so that the public knows exactly where to find local food,” Wobeter continued. “Regarding BFBL specifically, this year we will do radio and newspaper ads to promote the release of the new 2013 Buy Fresh Buy Local Directories.” Students who are interested in getting involved in the campaign can contact Rachel at rachel. wobeter@uni.edu and she can help you find a project. “We know all the chapters in the state so if they wanted to do something in the area where they grew up we could direct them that way. Students could help plan farm tours, write articles about a local farm, etc.,” Wobeter said. This movement does not only advocate buying fresh products, but it advocates buying a new way of life – a moral way of life. Be part of the switch from unhealthy habits and highly processed foods to something much more fresh. Nurture what is natural.

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The pundits and trolls are getting old NATE KONRARDY konrardy @uni.edu

Election season is upon us yet again, but this time it is our very own Northern Iowa Student Government elections. This means two and a half weeks of slogans, new cover photos, t-shirts, buttons, valentines and (new this year) condoms. Amongst the usual social networking frenzy, you will find two players on Twitter trying to recapture their glory from last year: @ Panther_Pundit and @NISGtroll. The Panther Pundit contributes nothing particularly helpful or valuable to the election process, and the NISG Troll, even less. This year’s Panther Pundit, though sporting the same username and picture as last year’s, started their account from scratch. Either the Pundit’s game has withered significantly over the last 11 months, or (most likely) this is a completely new Pundit riding the coattails of someone else’s idea. The NISG Troll came into existence last year shortly after the Panther Pundit started getting attention. The Troll adopted the persona similar to that of an angsty teen who just discovered his “e-balls” on 4chan. For those unfamiliar with the term, “e-balls” refers to an individual who is willing to share their brash and hurtful comments as long as they are behind a keyboard and concealed by the veil of anonymity the Internet provides. On Feb. 18, the Troll got a little too bold and, following a slew of insults (that have since been deleted), the NISG Troll tweeted, “This account was made for impartial mocking and peg-

dropping of NISG know-it-alls. Don’t let the enterprise of stinging humor die out on me.” The problem is, the Troll didn’t attack an “NISG know-it-all”; the Troll attacked an individual simply making a comment regarding a ticket’s platform. I agree that there is a context in which such commentary from a social gadfly is relevant and even necessary, but the elections to decide our student leaders for the upcoming year is neither the time nor the place. That being said, it is no surprise so few students take entities like NISG seriously. When previously uninvolved students attempt to act on the opportunity to get involved, they are subject to rantings taken straight from the seedy underbelly of the interwebs. Using the freedom of speech to justify such actions is a poor defense. Failing to stand behind one’s own words is an act of cowardice and should not be rewarded with the protection “the freedom of speech” provides. If you are not willing to attach your name and face to your words, you should probably reconsider whether sharing them is a good idea. There is something about an anonymously run Twitter account that captivates us; maybe it’s our inability to form prejudicial preconceptions about a phantom tweeter like we do for everyone else, or maybe it fulfills our desire to say what’s on our mind since we’re too afraid to form an actual opinion and stand behind it. The funny thing is, if you speak your mind when you have something relevant and productive to say, even if it is contrary to the status quo, there are people who will (at the very least) respect your opinion. The only thing those people ask is that you think before you speak.

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DARWIN WEEK

Mentalist Edward lectures on psychics SAMANTHA EATON

Staff Writer

Laughter filled the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Multicultural Education Tuesday as professional mentalist Mark Edward spoke on skepticism as part of Darwin week. In his lecture, Edward discussed the need to be skeptical of psychics and mentalists, which is the subject of his new book “Psychic Blues: Confessions of a Conflicted Medium.” As both a mentalist and a skeptic, Edward wanted to bring an end to what he described as “the age of cons.” “Anyone can talk to dead people, but do they really answer back?” he asked. Edward went undercover to flesh out all the details on ways psychics trick people into believing they can really communicate with the dead. “A mentalist is someone who uses the five main senses to create the illusion of a sixth,” Edward said. “I know

a trick when I see one.” He named the current generation as one that often tries to portray fiction as reality. “We want to believe there is another side,” Edward explained. He discovered that psychics use this wish to their advantage. Psychics “make bold statements that sound like fact, and then … ask, ‘Does that mean anything to anyone?’” said Edward. Audience members then begin to think of people or events from their own life that could apply to the statements of the psychic. “People want it to be true, so they will make connections,” Edward said. Another technique Edward uncovered is research. Psychics often do research before the show on people they know will be in the audience. One of Edward’s audience members, UNI alumna Aleigh Glazier, was called up to the front of the room so Edward could demonstrate some of the techniques mentalists use.

Since she was already aware that Edward did not possess any psychic powers, his demonstrations did not work on her. Glazier said she thought the lecture was “really good.” “I thought that he (Edward) was very engaging, and a lot of the anecdotal evidence he gave he was able to back up with real evidence because he’s experienced it so much,” said Glazier. Glazier did, however, say she was surprised by “the call for us to take a stand against that kind of stuff. That wasn’t really what I expected it to be about.” Edward asked his audience to start being skeptical of people who claim to have supernatural powers. “Take the first step,” Edward said. “Challenge this stuff.” For more information on Mark Edward and his work, you can go to iigwest.org or look for his book.

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‘Everybody knows somebody’ theme for Eating Disorder Awareness Week ELIZABETH LYNCH Staff Writer

When it comes to eating disorders, it’s been said that “everybody knows somebody.” That’s because awareness of the dangerous situation that affects a growing number of people is spreading. Everybody Knows Somebody is the theme of this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. On the University of Northern Iowa campus, Eating Disorder Awareness Week — Feb. 25 through March 1 — is designed to inform UNI students of the dangers of eating disorders and provide support to those who are suffering. The week of awareness serves as not only a resource for students who may be affected by an eating disorder, but also as an informative opportunity for those who have a friend or family member with such an affliction, which could come in the form of anorexia, bulimia, binge

eating or other eating related problems. “Many students on campus suffer silently with an eating disorder,” UNI health educator and Eating Disorder Awareness Week organizer Joan Thompson said. According to the National Eating Disorders Association website, eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s emotional and physical health. Some 20 million women and 10 million men could say they suffered from a dangerous eating disorder at some time in their lives. Thompson said publicity surrounding dieting and other information on nutrition doesn’t always help. “It is hard to normalize eating with the consistent talk of calories and carbs,” she said. To help educate UNI students, events during the week include an eating disorder screening from 3-5 p.m. on Feb. 26 in the Wellness and Recreation Center room 104.

During the screening, students will take “eating attitude” tests and receive feedback to help them understand if they are at risk of developing an eating disorder. Also, there will be a panel discussion from 4-5 p.m. on Feb. 28 in Schindler Education Center room 244. Participants will hear students’ stories of their struggles with eating disorders. A doctor and nurse from the Health Center, a mental health therapist and a health educator also will answer questions. Eating Disorder Awareness Week is not exclusively for those suffering from the condition, Thompson said. Rather, she said the purpose is to educate, “increase awareness of what help is available, encourage students to get the help they need” and support those in recovery. For more information about Eating Disorder Awareness Week, contact Joan Thompson at 319-273- 2137 or by email at joan.thompson@uni.edu.

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ANTHONY MITCHELL and KATIE HUNT

Relationship Columnists

He said, she said:

relationship advice

How do you turn a classmate into a first date? He said:

First and foremost, if you are in a work group with this person in class you have the obvious advantage. Make sure it doesn’t take away from your productivity, but use the time working together to showcase your personality, your charm and what makes you overall awesome. Don’t lay it on too thick. Nothing is more of a turn off than showing off or, worse yet, getting caught showing off to impress a certain someone. Before I wound up with my lovely girlfriend, I did this all the time and got less than successful results, as I did too little or too much. Strike that balance and you have a shot at getting them to say yes to a first date. Now, if they are just a runof-the-mill, regular classmate then it’ll take a little more work. The obvious first idea is to try and sit by them during class (though God forbid you disrupt the balance of seating, where everyone chooses the same seat every day). Unless you are one of the most handsome men on the planet, if you just randomly sit by a girl one day she’ll catch on and be uninterested. Guys tend to be more susceptible to this. If an attractive girl sits next to us, our day is made. Sometimes, however, it backfires too if the guy isn’t interested. This requires a more subtle approach. Hold the door open for him/her after class if you’re leaving at the same time, strike up some small talk, compliment something they said during class you found smart or interesting. Present yourself in a very welcoming way without coming on too strong. Try and develop an acquaintanceship in one form or another to open a doorway to a first date. Otherwise, you’ll just need a little bit of luck for that opportunity to show. Demonstrate what makes you great and capitalize on it.

She said:

Well, I would say a great time to turn a classmate into a first date would be Valentine’s Day, but unfortunately that was last week, so we’ll have to rely on your charm and confidence instead! Just because romance is no longer in the

air doesn’t mean you can’t kindle a flame. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past, especially now that I’m in my twenties, it’s that honesty is the best policy and games just don’t cut it anymore. So, if you’re into someone, it’s best to just be up front about it. All too often we’re too afraid of rejection, or whatever it may be, to put ourselves out there. With that said, you shouldn’t put this off any longer — it’s time to take your friendship to the next level — or at least try. I would suggest starting off small, however, just so you don’t come on too strong. Trust me, there is a balance between being too subtle and bring completely honest about wanting to date them, and you’ll just have to work to find it. I would do this by inviting him or her to study with you — go to the library together or meet at a coffee shop to study. Since they’re your classmate, I’m assuming you’ve got a class or two together, which is perfect because you’ve already got some common ground. If there’s an outside activity the class requires you do or go to, maybe you should do that together. Take the initiative to ask them to study with you or go to said activity. You’ll find out quickly whether they’re into you by how they respond. If you end up studying together, take that opportunity to ask them to hang out again. Let them know how much you really like them and would like a chance to hang out, outside of school related activities. Hopefully by taking this one step at a time, and by being honest about how you feel, you’ll find yourself with a date soon. Chances are he/ she feels the same way and is just too shy to say anything about it. You, however, will remain confident and take the initiative! What do you have to lose? I wish you the best of luck.

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Panther Plot to provide new opportunites to students SAMANTHA EATON

Staff Writer

For any University of Northern Iowa students who are interested in gardening, helping the community and building relationships with others, a new student organization has sprouted into existence. The Panther Plot Student Garden will hold an informational meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Presidential Room in the basement of Maucker Union. According to Peter Ickes of the publicity committee, “The garden is intended to be a place of learning, as well as to provide opportunities for volunteering and employment and to strengthen the university community.” The idea for a campus garden was originally pieced together by a group of Presidential Scholars as a part of their sophomore Think Tank experience.

Ickes listed some of the benefits and outcomes of this new group, including donating a portion of the produce to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, providing fresh, local produce to and for the university community and leaving a legacy of the importance of local food. “Students should get involved in the Panther Plot because of the unique educational experience it will provide at our university,” Ickes said. “Being involved in the garden will benefit students in all these different aspects, contributing to a full experience at UNI.” Monday’s meeting will give a general overview of what the garden is about and explain the group’s vision for it. They will answer questions anyone may have and explain how students can become involved in the project.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Panthers win 6th game in a row, topping MSU Bears 69-63 JAKE BEMIS

SOFTBALL

UNI goes 1-4 in Arizona

BRAD EILERS

Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the Missouri State University Bears 69-63 Tuesday night by playing sound, fundamental basketball. The Panthers limited their turnovers, committing only five throughout the course of the game, and hit their free throws, making 19-of-23 attempts at the line. UNI (17-11, 10-6 MVC) now finds itself in sole possession of third place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings after a six-game winning streak. The Panthers have won eight of their last 10 games against MVC opponents. UNI was held scoreless in the first two and a half minutes of the game, which helped propel MSU (8-20, 6-10 MVC) to an early 15-5 lead with 11:22 remaining in the first half. However, the Panthers clawed their way back into the game with a 17-5 run, capped by a 3-pointer from redshirt freshman guard Matt Bohannon. Bohannon’s 3-pointer gave the Panthers their first lead of the game at 22-20 with under five minutes to go in the first half. UNI led by as much as five points in the first half before taking a 30-27 lead into the locker room.

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ERIN KEISER/Northern Iowan

UNI senior guard Anthony James (pictured) scored 17 points and dished out a game-high eight assists Tuesday night against the Missouri State Bears. The Panthers won 69-63.

The Panthers stayed hot to start the second half, outscoring MSU 10-2 in the first four minutes to take their first double-digit lead of the game. The 10-2 run finished off a larger 35-14 run by UNI that carried over from the first half. The Panthers never trailed again despite the Bears’ efforts at a comeback. MSU cut UNI’s lead to just three points with 33 seconds remaining in the game but could never take the lead. The Panthers, who came

into the game ranked seventh in the country in free throw percentage, hit 82.6 percent of their shots at the free-throw line. Sophomore forward Seth Tuttle led the Panthers with 19 points, 15 of which came in the second half, and 12 rebounds. Senior guard Anthony James added 17 points and Bohannon tallied 11 points off the bench. UNI committed a season-low five turnovers while recording six steals and forcing nine MSU turnovers that led to 14 UNI points. The

Panthers dished out 11 assists as well, with eight coming off the hands of James. UNI has just two conference games remaining against Southern Illinois University and Illinois State University before the MVC Tournament. With the win against MSU and an Indiana State University loss, the Panthers are now in third place by themselves, but they still remain two games behind Wichita State < See BASKETBALL, page 7

WRESTLING

UNI knocks off No. 18 Wisconsin, loses to No. 1 Oklahoma State NICK GARY

Sports Writer

The No. 24-ranked University of Northern Iowa wrestling team faced off with the No. 18-ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers and the No. 1-ranked Oklahoma State University Cowboys last weekend at the National Duals in Kent, Ohio. The Panthers defeated Wisconsin 24-15, avenging their 24-13 loss to the Badgers back in November. The victory over Wisconsin marked UNI’s third against a ranked opponent this season. Following the victory over the Badgers, the Panthers squared off against the nation’s top team, falling by a score of 39-7. UNI’s Ryan Jauch (125 pounds) got the Panthers their first points in the meet against the Badgers, defeating Matthew Cavallaris 11-3. After UW’s Tyler Graff pinned Levi Wolfensperger (133 pounds), Joey Lazor put the momentum back on the Panther’s side. Lazor (141 pounds) defeated Thomas Kelliher 10-2. Lazor’s win was the first of four con-

secutive victories for UNI. The Panthers earned six free points when the Badgers were forced to forfeit at 149 pounds, giving Bart Reiter the victory. UNI’s Jarrett Jensen (165 pounds) earned an 8-1 decision over UW’s Frank Cousins. UNI’s streak ended at 174 pounds when UW’s Scott Liegel defeated UNI’s Kyle Lux 7-3. However, Ryan Loder (184 pounds) came to the rescue for the Panthers, earning himself another win on the season. Loder defeated Benjamin Cox 8-3 to seal the victory for the Panthers. The Badgers won the final two matches at 197 pounds and 285 pounds, but it wasn’t enough as UNI won 24-15. After defeating Wisconsin, UNI faced the No. 1-ranked and undefeated Oklahoma State Cowboys. The meet started rough for the Panthers and they never fully recovered. The Cowboys won the first two matches and took an early 10-0 lead before Lazor recorded a victory for the Panthers. Lazor defeated OSU’s Julian Feikert 10-1 to give UNI four team points. However, the Cowboys continued to dominate, win-

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The No. 24-ranked Panthers have defeated three ranked teams this season, including their 24-15 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin last weekend.

ning six of the final seven matches. Loder earned a 6-1 victory over Christopher Chionuma for UNI’s only other win of the meet. The Panthers return to action March 10 when they will take part in the MidAmerican Conference Championships in Buffalo, N.Y.

The University of Northern Iowa softball team followed up their season-opening 2-3 home stand in the UNI-Dome Classic with a 1-4 road trip to Arizona as part of the Arizona State University Littlewood Classic last weekend. The Panthers faced four different opponents as part of the event, including the host team, the No. 3-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils. The Panthers (3-7) opened the event on a strong note with an 8-0 shutout victory over the University of Illinois-Chicago on Friday morning. UNI scored early and often, putting up four runs in the second inning and four additional runs in the fourth and fifth innings combined. Freshman pitcher Ellie Doughty pitched a complete game, allowing five hits and one walk over five innings. The Panthers returned to action Friday afternoon as they battled the Sun Devils. UNI failed to score a run in the first four innings of action before getting on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fifth after a Sam Olson RBI single. The Panthers held a 1-0 lead after four innings of action. However, ASU responded with three runs of their own in the top of the sixth inning to take a short-lived 3-1 lead. The Panthers responded with two runs in the bottom of the inning off back-to-back home runs by junior Gina Brown and freshman Kristin Lock to tie the game at 3-3. However, ASU scored two more runs in the top of the seventh inning to seal a 5-3 victory for the Sun Devils. Saturday, the Panthers faced the University of Minnesota in a doubleheader. UNI struggled to get their bats going throughout the day and were outscored 5-1 in the first game and 3-0 in the second game. The Panthers faced Michigan State University on Sunday for their final game of the event. Despite loading the bases with no outs in the first inning, UNI was unable to put any runs on the scoreboard, which ended up being costly. The Panthers allowed one run in the second inning, falling in a 1-0 shutout loss. UNI returns to action this weekend as they take part in the University of Central Arkansas Tournament in Conway, Ark.

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