CEDAR FALLS, IA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12,
PANTHER WRESTLING CROWNS 3 CHAMPS
NISG election results announced
Alli Webster and Gabriel Salazar win president and vice president, respectively
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
As voting drew to a close on Mar 3, the Northern Iowan Student Government shifted the announcement of the election results online due to the university reducing operations campus-wide. At 7 p.m., Alli Webster and Gabriel Salazar were announced as the next president and vice president of NISG, amassing 824 votes in the process.
“We just want to say thank you to our supporters and the students in general,” said Salazar on the Zoom call. “We are by the Panthers and for the Panthers and that’s who we’re here to serve.”
Webster and Salazar ran their campaign on the pillars of partnership, ambition, new opportunities, talent,
helping others, engagement, resilience and sustainability. Their campaign slogan was “by Panthers, for Panthers,” which served as the tenant for their campaign. Webster currently serves as NISG’s Director of Governmental Relations, and Salazar serves as a NISG Senator for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.
Webster said that winning the election was a relief, and is filled with excitement looking ahead to the term. “We’re definitely feeling relieved –campaigning was stressful but so rewarding. From the beginning, we were dedicated to be representative advocates for our student constituents. We were so lucky to have received such great support from students and student organizations. Being invited in conver-
sation with students and kept us motivated to run – we saw that these groups were seeking support and looked to us as their representation,” said Webster in a statement to the
Northern Iowan. Webster was taken aback by the success of the campaign, originally left speechless at the voting announcement. “I don’t have words…
actually I do have words,” laughed Webster. “This was a tough campaign to run, and I just want to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us.”
Salazar and Webster also gave credit to their opponents, Evan Winters and Cooper Messina, for the campaign they ran. “We wanted to say thank you to Evan and Cooper for the campaign they ran,” said Webster during the Zoom election results. “You challenged us, and without your challenge we wouldn’t be able to run the campaign we ran.” Webster finished her statement to the Northern Iowan with this, “We are so excited to help the student body, as students for students. Once again, by Panthers, for Panthers! Go Panthers!”
CP passes see $12 increase for next year
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
At the latest Board of Regents meeting, UNI’s proposed rates for parking passes, fees and tickets were approved by the Regents. This means that for students seeking a C preferred, or CP pass, for the next academic year will pay 10% more than what a CP pass cost this year. The total cost of the pass will go from $120 to $132. Ten other pass classifications will also see raises in pricing for the next academic year, ranging from 2.4% to 3.8% increases.
UNI Chief of Police, Helen Haire, elaborated that one of the main reasons for the price increase is inflation. “Our cost for what we do never goes down, just like everything we do, especially these days,” said Haire. A large part of the pricing increase is to cover every-
thing that the parking department does. According to Haire, UNI Parking is an auxiliary department of the university, meaning that the department receives no money from the UNI general fund and is completely self funded. A large portion of the money received from permits helps to cover costs associated with maintaining the parking department, such as paying the parking staff and covering maintenance costs.
While CP passes pricing is increasing by $12, B pass pricing will increase by $2.40, C pass pricing will increase by $1.80, R pass pricing will increase by $1.20, A faculty passes will increase by $4.80 and B faculty and staff passes will increase rates by $3.
“Whether it’s filling a pothole, renovating entire parking lots … snow removal, salting, these are all things that parking
covers,” said Haire. She noted how especially with snow removal, budgeting can be tough. “In the winter, it could snow two inches every few days,” said Haire. “Whether it’s two inches or twelve, the snow will need to be plowed, and we’ll have to pay for that.” Haire also noted that while UNI hasn’t completely ren-
ovated a larger parking lot in more recent years, even the partial ROTH parking lot renovation can prove to be costly for the department. As inflation increases, the cost to upkeep the lots also rises.
Haire also remarked on changes within the parking department that have been successful, but have cost the depart-
ment money, such as the ticket software system and the online meter pay system. “These softwares all cost money,” said Haire. “We’re also trying to keep up with rising costs … it’s doing nothing but going up.” The UNI chief of police noted that they’ve also seen a rise in cost for maintaining the current lots that UNI owns, including the Multimodal Transportation Center. Haire said that the parking department is continuously looking for ways to accommodate student wants and needs when it comes to on campus parking, whether that’s permitted parking or metered parking. “So now students have those options … Nobody forces you to do that, but at least you have that option,” Haire said. Students will be able to purchase passes this coming summer for the next academic year at parking.uni.edu.
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Alli Webster (right) and Gabriel Salazar (left) will begin their terms at the start of the fall semester in August.
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All UNI parking permits will be increasing in price, but CP passes will see the biggest jump of $12.
Former UNI student convicted of intimidation with a deadly weapon
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
On Thursday, March 6, former UNI student Aisha Nyala, 26, was convicted of intimidation with a deadly weapon with intent to injure or provoke fear. This charge is classified as a class C felony. The conviction comes over a year after Nyala called the Board of Regents and threatened to shoot the UNI Dean of Students, Allyson Rafanello, in the head. Assistant County Attorney Charity Sullivan also noted that Facebook pages, such as “Allyson Rafanello is a racist” and the X (formerly known as Twitter) page, UNI Yoga Club, allegedly both run by Nyala, made threats on Rafanello and her children’s lives.
The alleged harassment by Nyala began after she left the university. Nyala alleges
that she left the university because of a sexual assault, and that she was coerced to leave the university by UNI administration. In her testimony, Nyala says that she meant to “take matters into
her own hands” by advocating for education on sexual assault misconduct. There remain a myriad of posts on the UNI Yoga Club Twitter account that detail sexual assault misconduct allegations. Nyala denies that she made those posts. In her testimony, Nyala also confirmed that she reported her sexual assault to the Cedar Falls police department, but ultimately ended up dropping the charges.
Beginning in 2021, the UNI Yoga Club X (formerly known as Twitter) account began posting messages regarding UNI’s handling of sexual assault complaints from students. As time went on, the posts became targeted towards administrators, with later posts from Facebook accounts stating “I promise I will get revenge on you if it’s the last thing I do.” Other posts detail the
user’s experience with sexual assault misconduct from UNI administrators, listing names of those who allegedly discriminated against the user. A post from 2023 states, “At the University of Northern Iowa, leadership mistreats survivors. The Title IX coordinator at UNI threatens victims to drop reports. The Dean of Students at UNI discourages survivors from continuing their education.”
A second post from 2023 alleges, “Allyson Rafanello wanted me to leave academia completely and intimidated me in her office.”
Nyala denies writing these posts.
Nyala is also accused of calling the Board of Regents office and threatening to “shoot her in the head,” although neither Nyala nor Rafanello were explicitly named in the call to the
Board of Regents office. Regardless of this omission by the caller, Board of Regents Executive Assistant, Laura Dickson, who took the call, named Nyala as the caller. Dickson told the jury that she recognized her voice and the nature of the call due to Nyala’s history of complaints to the Board of Regents.
The jury took a little under two hours to come to their final decision that Nyala is guilty of intimidation. The same charge left a jury hung in January.
Nyala also faces 12 counts of stalking through a technological device and two counts of harassment, which is set to be tried at a later date. The 12 counts of stalking are also classified as class C felonies.
Panthers participate in UNI Day at Capitol
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UNI Day at the Capitol is a chance for the university to showcase its meaningful work across the state of Iowa to our legislators across the state. Lawmakers get to see how the state’s investment in UNI programs, services and students yields a significant return. More than 20 departments were on hand Monday afternoon at this year’s event.
“This is an opportunity for us to be in the capitol with students, with faculty, with staff and talk about all the great things going on at UNI, with elected officials, their staff members and people from the community in Des Moines,” said UNI President Mark Nook.
UNI has a proven track record of keeping graduates in the state of Iowa. Forty percent of graduates from neighboring states stay in Iowa after graduation to live and work, boosting the Iowa
economy. That’s why the University of Northern Iowa is taking a bold step to attract students by offering in-state tuition to students from contiguous states. Part of UNI’s appropriation request for FY26 in this workforce development initiative is $3 million to offset the tuition dollars the university would have received from those students.
“Over four years, those students are going to put at least $26 million into the Iowa economy in exchange for a $3 million investment.
And in the end we get them to stay and take jobs,” Nook stated in a recent episode of Iowa Press.
UNI is already making a difference for adult and placebound learners throughout the state with its UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@ IACC) initiative. This partnership allows students who have earned an associate’s degree from one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges to pursue one of seven high-demand online degrees through UNI while paying the cost of community college tuition.
With a $1.63 million new appropriation, UNI will be able to continue building on the success of UNI@IACC, which was launched with one-time federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan.
UNI will also be launching its Center for Civic Education and is requesting a $1 million new appropriation to support this endeavor. This new initiative is aimed at fostering civic engagement among students, faculty and community members. The center builds on UNI’s strong foundation in civic education.
As Iowa’s only public comprehensive university, affordability and accessibility are central to UNI’s mission. UNI is always doing what it can to keep costs low for students. UNI is hoping to hold its tuition flat for the upcoming year and achieve a tuition differential of $2,500 from both University of Iowa and Iowa State University, making the cost of UNI significantly more affordable to everyday Iowans. The current tuition differential between University of Iowa and Iowa State is $1,099. Nationally, the average difference between the regional comprehensive universities and the public flagships is $3,356.
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Allyson Rafanello has held her position as UNI Dean of Students for seven years.
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Alli Webster, who was recently elected as the 2025-2026 NISG student president, was part of the group that traveled to the Capitol building. While there, NISG members work to secure funding for on-campus organizations.
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President Mark Nook made an appearance at UNI Day at the Capitol.
N.I. EN ESPAÑOL
Mark Nook discute la legislación sobre educación superior, las iniciativas sobre la fuerza laboral en Iowa Press
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Editora ejecutiva
ALEAH JOHNSON Y ROE BUSTA
Traductoras invitadas, estudiantes del curso SPAN 4045 Translation
Desde que la Junta de Regentes aprobó la compra por UNI de The Quarters, la universidad adquirió las instalaciones y empezó la transición de The Quarters a ser parte de UNI. Tanto estudiantes como no estudiantes han notado cambios en las instalaciones, expresando que, aunque aún están bajo contrato de arrendamiento con The Quarters, no anticipaban tener un contrato de arrendamiento con la universidad.
Haley Mastin, estudiante de educación primaria de UNI y residente de The Quarters en este momento, eligió vivir en The Quarters porque sentía que ya había pasado tiempo suficiente viviendo en el campus. Pero, con la adquisición de las instalaciones por parte de UNI, Mastin dijo que ella buscará un lugar nuevo para vivir en otoño. “Una de mis compañeras de cuarto y yo ya teníamos dudas sobre si renovar nuestro contrato de arrendamiento o no de todas formas, y ahora queremos salir; sinceramente, no queremos seguir aquí”, dijo Mastin. “Ya pasé mi tiempo en el campus, tengo 21 años, quiero vivir mi vida, quiero ser una universitaria”.
Harlie Miller, también estudiante de educación primaria de UNI, se hizo eco de los sentimientos de Mastin en torno a volver a The Quarters. “La mayoría de los estudiantes que viven aquí querían salir del campus, y ahora estamos de vuelta en el campus”, dijo Miller. “Junto con eso, los no universitarios no pueden vivir aquí y dos de mis compañeros de cuarto no son estudiantes. Una había planeado vivienda aquí el próximo año, pero ahora ella no puede y tiene que encontrar una nueva vivienda”.
Tanto Mastin como Miller hablaron de los cambios inmediatos que vieron en torno a las instalaciones, desde cambios en comodidades hasta cómo los residentes pagan el alquiler. “Se han llevado la cama de bronceado”, dijo
Mastin. “Es más decepcionante que cualquier otra cosa, Yo personalmente no la usaba, pero, para otros que lo hacían, eso podría ser molesto”. Mastin también señaló que las computadoras Apple que los residentes podían usar para imprimir también habían sido sacadas, y ella asume que la universidad las reemplazaría con las impresoras portátiles que hay en el campus. “Es más, estas son comodidades a las que nuestro contrato de arrendamiento decía que tendríamos acceso, y ahora que The Quarters está bajo la universidad, algo sobre lo cual no se preguntó a los residentes, no tenemos acceso a ciertas comodidades al que estaban originalmente en nuestro contrato de arrendamiento”, Mastin dijo. Miller discutió que el portal para residentes que The Quarters usaba originalmente había sido reemplazado por un portal que era confuso y difícil de usar, especialmente para los residentes de The Quarters que no son estudiantes, y que los recargos por demora en los pagos del alquiler han “subido hasta los $60”. Mastin añadió a esto,
señalando que los residentes que no son estudiantes han tenido problemas para recoger paquetes.
Sophie Serrano, estudiante de UNI y residente de The Quarters, dijo que la adquisición de The Quarters hace que los residentes se sientan más limitados. “Siento que esta compra va a alejar a muchos estudiantes de vivir en The Quarters ya que tantos estudiantes vienen aquí para tener un poco más de libertad”, dijo Serrano. “Con la compra por parte de la universidad siento que va a haber mucha menos libertad”. Mastin dice que, de acuerdo con las comunicaciones de University Housing and Dining, la universidad anticipa una afluencia de estudiantes que quieren firmar un contrato de arrendamiento con The Quarters. “Aparentemente hay una lista de espera. Lo creo y lo no creo”, dijo Mastin. “Hay personas que quieren vivir en el campus y hay personas que quieren su propio lugar… este era casi el lugar perfecto”. Tanto Serrano, como Miller y Mastin, comentaron que deseaban que la adquisición
hubiera tenido lugar al final del año académico, en lugar de tener lugar en el medio del semestre, afectando al día a día de sus vidas. “Es mucho para la gente en la escuela preocuparse por ‘Oh, Dios mío, ¿cómo pago mi alquiler ahora? ¿Llegaré tarde si no puedo copmprender el portal?’”, dijo Mastin. Miller agregó que estos problemas le han hecho cambiar su opinión sobre The Quarters en su conjunto, y eso está contribuyendo a su evaluación sobre la renovación de contrato de arrendamiento. “No he renovado mi contrato de arrendamiento porque, debido a todas esas diferencias, ya no me interesa vivir aquí”, dice Miller. “Lo pensé antes de la compra por UNI. The Quarters te hacía sentir como un hogar en lugar de sentirte como si estuvieras de vuelta en el campus”. Ahora, Miller y Mastin están de acuerdo en que The Quarters se siente más como el campus que como un hogar para ellos. Según Miller, “... Los policías patrullando, sin acceso a impresoras, no hay reuniones comunitarias, menos respuestas de
la oficina, no hay check-in...”, han contribuido a que los residentes actuales se sientan como si estuvieran de vuelta en el campus, después que los residentes como Miller, Mastin y Serrano firmaran con The Quarters para vivir fuera del campus a propósito. Pete Moris, director de relaciones públicas de UNI, dijo al Northern Iowan en enero que la adquisición está destinada a servir a los estudiantes y proveer una variedad más amplia de vivienda en el campus, y que la universidad está trabajando para hacer la transición lo más fácil posible para los residentes. “Los residentes actuales no verán muchos cambios en los términos del resto de su contrato de arrendamiento”, dijo Morris. “Queremos que la transición sea lo más sencilla posible para todos. Una vez que tomemos posesión física de las instalaciones… los residentes no deberían notar muchas diferencias”.
La universidad sigue en contacto con los residentes actuales con relación a los cambios en las instalaciones y sus contratos de arrendamiento. En el correo electrónico más reciente enviado por UHD, se enumeran las opciones para los residentes estudiantes y no estudiantes para el semestre de otoño. Detalla que los residentes que no son estudiantes no son elegibles para renovar su contrato de arrendamiento para el semestre de otoño, y que aquellos que hayan renovado previamente su contrato de arrendamiento pueden ponerse en contacto con la oficina de vivienda para rescindir su contrato de arrendamiento. Tanto para los residentes estudiantes como para los no estudiantes, aquellos que envíen un correo electrónico a la oficina para el 28 de febrero pueden recibir reembolsos por cualquier alquiler pagado por adelantado.
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El presidente Mark Nook es querido por los estudiantes, lo que resalta la importancia de su trabajo y su comunicación con todos nosotros. Nook señaló que entre un 40% y un 50% de los estudiantes de UNI que son de fuera del estado aceptan su primera oferta de trabajo a tiempo completo en Iowa.
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Trump’s five week report card
STEVE CORBIN Guest Columnist
Only an insecure person would send letters to high schools, colleges and SAT College Board personnel threatening them with legal action if they released their academic records. It’s sad that a 78-year-old man is obsessed about his grades, which is relatively meaningless as compared to one’s strength of character, integrity, honesty and work ethic.
So goes the reality –according to Forbes, New York Magazine, Inside Higher Education and Time – of Donald Trump blocking grades from public view.
But, there comes a time when a president’s performance is publicly graded, and that is during the first 100 days of office, 180 days according to Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 playbook designed for Trump to implement and every day thereafter to eternity.
America’s 335 million citizens, especially the 51% of voters who elected for someone else to become USA’s 47 th president, deserve a five-week report card on Trump’s 2.0 endeav-
ors. Recall what Trump said at the 2024 Republican National Convention, he was running for president “for all of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning half of America.” Let’s see what the majority of citizens think of Trump’s 2.0 presidency:
1. A Feb. 19 Quinnipiac poll revealed the majority of Americans feel Trump has failed on seven issues: immigration, economy, foreign policy, trade, federal workforce, the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Grades = F, F, F, F, F, F and F.
2. Since Jan. 20, Trump has signed 64 executive orders and issued 27 proclamations, while more than 70 law suits have been filed against Trump for his – most constitutional law professors have said – anti- democratic and anti-constitutional actions. Hence, a Feb. 14 Pew Research Center survey found that “65% of U.S. adults say it would be ‘too risky’ to give Trump more power to deal directly with many of the nation’s problems.” Grade = F.
3. According to Data for Progress, a super majority of voters oppose Trump’s proposal to take ownership of Greenland, Canada, Panama Canal and Gaza. Grades = F, F, F and F.
4. A YouGov poll revealed the vast majority of Americans oppose Trump ending humanitarian aid to foreign countries (USAID), abolishing the Department of Education and disbanding OSHA (ibid). Grades = F, F and F.
5. Only 24% of Americans approve of Trump withholding congressionally-appropriated funds. Grade = F.
6. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance said judges should not have the power to review or block executive actions; 3 out of 5 Americans disagree. Grade = F.
7. Of the 16 federal bodies such as NASA, FBI, CIA, FEMA, USAID, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the one that is the least favorable by Americans is DOGE, created by Trump. Grade = F.
8. In separate Quinnipiac and Pew Research Center polls, between 54% and 55% of voters think Elon Musk
has too much power making decisions affecting America.
Grade = F.
9. Only 12% of Americans think Trump should seek out billionaires’ policy advice, according to an AP poll.
Grade = F.
10. Two-thirds of consumers think Trump isn’t focused enough on prices of products, which he said would be lowered on Jan. 20, according to CBS News. Grade = F.
11. A majority to a super majority of Americans oppose Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and Europe; identified by the conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board as “the dumbest trade war in history.” Grades = F, F and F.
12. Trump shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), whereby $2 billion in agricultural products are annually purchased from farmers and research is conducted at institutions like Iowa State University, University of Iowa and hundreds of other major universities, according to KCCI.
Grade = F.
13. Due to Trump’s erratic actions, National Federation
of Independent Business’s uncertainty index for small businesses recently reached its third highest level, coinciding with Stanford’s index of policy uncertainty for big businesses. Grades = F and F.
14. Trump’s program to deport immigrants illegally residing in America receives 59% approval, according to CBS News. Grade = A To date, Trump has failed on 27 of 28 issues of importance to Americans. Support for Trump by farmers, teachers, civil servants and CEOs is rapidly declining.
A Feb. 3-16 Gallup poll revealed Trump has a 45% job approval rating, which is 15% below the historical average for 10 other presidents elected since 1953. Evidence is replete Trump has not fulfilled his promise of being a president “for all of America,” not even for half of America. But, with five weeks down in Trump 2.0 and 203 weeks to go, as Alexander Pope said in his 1733 poem, “hope springs eternal” ... though it seems unlikely.
Everyone on Love is Blind is still crazy
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
This weekend, the Love is Blind season eight reunion aired on Netflix to cap off one of the most criticized seasons in Love is Blind history. As the show celebrated five years with a countdown of the show’s most iconic moments and a live musical performance by Alex Warren, the reunion was largely overshadowed by online criticism of how boring this season was. While the season itself may have been yawn-worthy, the reunion proved to be filled with excitement and surprises that the regular season was missing.
One of the best moments of the reunion came from arguably one of the most boring couples during the regular season, Virginia and Devin. They helped kick off the show with a confrontation surrounding politics and Devin’s closeness with an ex-girlfriend. While I wasn’t the biggest fan of Virginia during the actual season, her calling Devin a bigot without actually calling him a bigot was hilarious and insane.
While she respectfully told Devin she wouldn’t say his values on TV, she went on to list her values, which include respecting and loving members of the LGBTQ+ community and believing women have the right to choose to get an abortion or not. She didn’t tell us Devin’s beliefs – but we could infer.
A huge redemption
moment came from Madison calling out Alex’s two-faced behavior during the reunion and pulling out printed text message screenshots from her bra. I didn’t care for Madison during the six pod episodes this season, but I do enjoy seeing women stand up to men, especially those who lie to paint others in a bad light. Madison simply wouldn’t
let that happen this reunion. While this is a bit of redemption for Madison, it proved to be a misstep for Meg, who jumped to defend both Alex and Mason. It’s a bit peculiar that she defended someone that made fun of her, but to each their own.
One thing that I really enjoyed about not just this season, but the reunion as well,
was the women continuing to choose themselves and challenge narratives surrounding marriage. All of the women who didn’t get married this season, including those who never got engaged, began a trend of sticking together and sticking up for one another, even if another woman wasn’t present. While there was one couple that remained happily married from season eight, I think the biggest winners of this season are the female friendships that we saw blossom on our screen and carry on outside of the show. The support that each female cast member discusses so casually is a gorgeous illustration of women choosing themselves and investing in their own communities. A large swath of the men on this season were largely bigoted and uninvested in the idea of being a part of a partnership. The ending we got with this reunion was one of the best ways to cap off season eight, with the women continuing to choose themselves and each other.
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Season eight of Love is Blind has been widely criticized online for being one of the most boring seasons in the show’s five year history with Netflix.
CAMPUS LIFE
The President’s House acts as the front door to campus
The University of Northern Iowa President’s House is much more than just a symbol for leadership on campus. As President Mark Nook shared, it is an iconic space that serves as both a home and a center for campus and community activities.
“We treat it like our home,” Nook shared, reflecting on the experience of living in the President’s House. “But at the same time, it’s a space that brings people together, helping us connect with the campus and the broader Cedar Falls community.”
Located at the heart of the UNI campus, the President’s House is often used for a variety of events. From small breakfast gatherings to large receptions, the house hosts numerous events each year. Whether it's meeting with faculty, or welcoming student organizations, the President’s House plays a crucial role in upholding the university’s mission and creating connections with the Cedar Falls community.
“The President’s House is really not only the home to the president, but a welcome center for the campus too,” Nook said. “We hold several events there a year, and it’s a space that people are excited to visit. It’s a historic, beautiful structure, and it holds a lot of significance for the community.”
Nook emphasized the benefits of using the house
have honest conversations about leadership on campus.
“The student gatherings really stand out to me. It’s not just a chance to meet with students — it’s an opportunity to hear directly from them, understand their challenges and brainstorm ways to make life better for everyone on campus,” Nook said.
While the home serves as an iconic landmark on campus for its professional purpose, it is also a space for Nook and his family. Nook’s
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as a place for building relationships. Notably, hosting student groups have been some of the most memorable. He recalled hosting groups like the Presidential Scholars, where they can
wife, Cheryl, and their grandchildren, who love to visit, are frequent residents of the home. Nook expressed that to his family, the entire campus is an extension of their home. “Living here
is like being part of a larger family,” Nook remarked. “The students, faculty and staff are all a part of our extended family. We open our home to the campus community just as we would to family and friends.”
Beyond the house’s role as a venue for events, Nook also spoke of certain areas of the house that hold personal significance. One such place is the south-facing porch, located just outside the Nook’s living quarters on the second floor. “It’s a quiet, relaxing space,” he said, describing it as a favorite spot for both he and Cheryl. “We enjoy sitting there and taking in the beauty of the campus, especially in the warmer months.” The home has two floors used for hosting the public. The basement which is used as a rec room, includes a pool table, television, and many couches. The main floor is more traditional, with dining spaces to host meals. The Nook’s call the top floors home.
The President’s House, which dates back to 1909, has undergone several updates and renovations over the years, with the most recent ones taking place following the departure of President Ben Ruden. These renovations were made to ensure the house is staying up to date while sustaining its historic charm. Despite these improvements, Nook
expressed respect for the home’s iconic history and stressed the importance of preserving its legacy.
ter community. Nook hopes that students and faculty view the President’s House as both a residence and a
It’s such a historic place ... in many ways it’s the front door to campus
– MARK NOOK UNI President
Although some have wondered whether the role of the President’s House might change in the future, Nook believes the house will continue to play an essential part in UNI’s legacy. “It’s hard to imagine this house doing anything other than being the President’s residence. It’s such a historic space, and so much of UNI’s history is tied to it,” he said. “In many ways, it’s the front door to campus.”
The home, which sits on a prominent corner of campus near University Avenue, is a symbol of the university’s ongoing mission to fos -
cornerstone of UNI’s heritage. “Hopefully, people will always see it as a special place — something that’s integral to the university,” he said. “It’s not just where the president lives; it’s a place that supports the growth of our campus and brings people together.”
As UNI prepares for its 150th anniversary in the coming years, the President’s House remains a symbol of the university’s commitment to creating community and building relationships that will shape its future.
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The President’s House sits adjacent to Lang Hall, and serves as an iconic historical landmark on campus.
EMMA PANTINI Staff Writer
President Seerley and his family pictured outside of the President’s Cottage, which later became the President’s House. Seerley was the first university president to reside in the home.
CAMPUS LIFE
UNI alum blooms with achievement
Kate
Murphy proves UNI students can prosper after graduation
ESTELLE JOHNSON Managing Editor
Kate Murphy, a 2023 UNI graduate and Northern Iowan alumnae, is an impressive example of what UNI students can achieve. Murphy was a press intern for Senator Chuck Grassley’s office in Washington, D.C., and also worked as a web producer for the Washington Examiner. Alongside her accomplishments, a love for Iowa sits deep in her heart.
At UNI, Murphy enjoyed her education and created valuable relationships with those around her. Not just friendships, but professional relationships as well. “My best memories are the lifetime professional and friend-relationships I found while I was there.”
Something that Murphy communicated was how she appreciated these relationships, but that she would have attempted to create stronger professional relationships with her mentors before she left. “I felt how much the professors want to help us after we leave, especially during my senior year, and I wished I had utilized my professors more,”
“Chris Martin was so helpful, and I remember wishing I had built a stronger relationship with him,” Murphy said. “I took News Writing and Reporting and that’s when I realized I wanted to write stories.”
Murphy noted how when she came to college, she was undecided on her major. After taking the right classes with the right professors, she knew she wanted to write more. From there, Murphy discovered the Northern Iowan, where she wrote a handful of popular sto-
ries such as “The fall of UNI fraternities and sororities,” as well as a feature on Vince Gotera, who was named Poet Laureate in 2024. “I worked for the Northern Iowan for my junior and senior year, and I loved doing it!”
“I think with the Northern Iowan being so small, they really encourage us to create opportunities for ourselves,” Murphy noted. “I think the NI made me more confident in being a journalist, and it taught me that despite the size of the paper, you have the freedom to be creative and tell peoples’ stories.”
from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. editing and uploading content. building. “The stuff you get to see is really cool, and one of the best things I have ever done.”
After graduation, Murphy worked as Grassley’s press intern. She and another intern were by his side providing him with information that was essential to him. “As press interns, we facilitate what kind of press he’s getting,” Murphy said. “We grabbed and highlighted things in all of the newspapers in Iowa that were of importance to him.”
During her time as a press intern, Murphy was able to explore our state’s capital city and government buildings. As a government employee, Murphy had access to all sorts of stuff — the tunnels, any senate or house
“I have a lot of appreciation for Iowa, because it’s where I’m from, and Grassley is a smalltown farmer as a senator, which I think is a super valuable trait to have, especially in Iowa,” Murphy narrated. “He made it known that we’re the little people that make a difference.”
After spending some time with Grassley, Murphy went to work for the Washington Examiner, in Washington D.C., where she copy edited and produced web content. Murphy vivid-
ly recalls working on election day, saying she was in the office from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. editing and uploading content. Murphy said that she was expecting the streets to be full: either with protesting civilians or celebrations, but that was not the case. Murphy said “It actually was eerily quiet in the streets after the election, restaurants and businesses had boarded up their windows in preparation because people were worried.”
Murphy expressed how she has earned each of her jobs by the job before; being a press intern led to the Washington Examiner, and the Examiner led to her current position at the University of Iowa.
Murphy is now back in the corn state, working with the University of Iowa as the webmaster and event coordinator for the International Programs office. While this was a bit of a culture shock for Murphy, she felt like this was a career step that was prolific to her future. While Murphy expressed that living in Iowa may not be her long term plan, she is enjoying being back around her family and friends. “Just because it’s not linear doesn’t mean it’s not the right move.”
In a whirlwind of a year, Murphy has proved that UNI students have the capacity to work in places like Washington D.C., and even at other state universities. While each of Murphy’s careers came with their own set of challenges, she took them all on head-first. Each one of Murphy’s successes led to where she is now, in a career where she sees potential for growth and advancement.
COURTESY/KATE MURPHY Murphy was in Washington D.C. on election night where she worked
CAMPUS LIFE
‘Captain America: Brave New World:’ is Sam Wilson worthy of the shield?
“Captain America: Brave New World” stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, who finds himself in the middle of an international conspiracy and must uncover the individuals behind a nefarious global scheme while fully embracing the mantle as the sentinel of liberty. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a state where they are consistently hitting or missing with delivering stories that longtime comic fans and viewers can grasp onto without feeling burnout or dread after every other release.
Fans have long awaited for Sam Wilson to finally embrace the mantle of Captain America that was passed down to him since “Avengers: Endgame.” So, how does it hold up and even compare to the previous trilogy? Unlike some entries in the Multiverse Saga, this one held up. However, it is not without an array of flaws and does not compare to installments such as “Deadpool and Wolverine” or even “Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3.” The amount of negative reception it has recently received is a little uncalled for, due to follower culture having an escalation in recent years amongst cinema. Julius
Onah, director of 2018’s “The Cloverfield Paradox,” leads the film in a way that comes off as a straight-to-streaming Netflix action thriller rather than a big Marvel event to get excited for.
As the film begins, it is evident that there were issues with the production. The first act comes off rushed with the pacing and even flawed with the fight choreography, which is disheartening to see since the Captain America films have previously excelled in that aspect. The tone felt a little out of place and did not land with the execution Onah was trying to deliver since Marvel Studios’ cursed flaw of needless humor pops up in a few scenes. The MCU’s state of visual effects remains a hot topic since a lot of their recent films have been the subject of disapproval with how they crafted the CGI.
Although it is not terrible or abundantly noticeable, there are a few moments where it is apparent that what you see on screen is not as immersive as it could have been. Thankfully, by the time it reaches the second act, it achieves a solid premise and feels engaging. The action for the most part is enjoyable. It may not be completely gripping like previous films, but it is fun and neatly planned out. That is unfortunately short
lived right when it reaches the climax.
This film ended sooner than expected, just when things were starting to pick up with the stakes. For the
Winter Soldier.” Harrison Ford, who was chosen as the recast for Thaddeus Ross after William Hurt’s passing, serves as one of the biggest standouts that this film had
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a state where they are consistently hitting or missing with stories ...
– JOSUE VILLATORO Film Critic
matter of its storytelling, it feels as if it flipped the second act and third act around with the flow of impact on the character’s circumstances. It has a solid cast of performances, but other than the main characters, there is no one particularly memorable. Mackie does his best as the lead, but it feels as if the writers were not ready to give him the chance he earned, despite his arc within the events of the Disney+ series, “The Falcon and The
to offer. His performance was complimented by the appearance of Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder, a decent secondary antagonist who didn’t receive enough screen time due to how menacing his presence turned out to be.
The advertising for this film gave too much away with the trailers, and even showed moments that should have been kept secret for the sake of reeling more viewers in.
What could have been a
phenomenal comeback for the MCU’s haphazard format, turned into an alright film. The character of Sam Wilson has so much potential, and his comic counterpart serves as perfect social commentary on the American image, without being biased towards a political party. That said, it felt as if they were not ready to give that due to how little it focused on Sam’s ideology on freedom and identity.
If this film was given the time it needed for production and didn’t encounter the issues it faced before release, this could’ve been one of the Multiverse Saga’s best films and would have showed how great of an actor Anthony Mackie truly is and why Sam Wilson is a suitable choice in leading the mantle of Captain America.
Whether you choose to see this film in theaters or not is certainly up to you, but do not go into this film expecting anything more than what is advertised. Although it has good concepts and enough action to be entertaining, “Captain America: Brave New World” shifts between the feeling of a mindless popcorn action film and a thrilling espionage spy film.
JOSUE VILLATORO Staff Writer
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Sam Wilson became the new Captain America after Steve Rogers passed on the shield at the end of the “Avengers: Endgame” movie.
Panthers drop MVC quarterfinal to Valpo
CARTER LUST Sports Writer
Following a convincing victory over UIC to end the regular season, the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team traveled to St. Louis to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Since UNI secured the No. 3 seed in the tournament, the Panthers had a first-round bye, meaning they would face the winner of No. 6 UIC and No. 11 Valparaiso in the second round.
Valparaiso defeated UIC 67-50 on Friday, March 7, meaning they would face Northern Iowa the following day. After losing to Valparaiso 73-80 in their lone season meeting, the Panthers looked to outshine the Beacons in Arch Madness. However, despite a near-unfathomable comeback, UNI could not overcome Valparaiso’s hot shooting to start the game. The Panthers lost 63-64, ending their time in the MVC tournament.
After jumping out to an 11-3 lead midway through the first half, Northern Iowa appeared to be in control of the game. An emphatic Will Hornseth dunk with 12:30 left forced Valparaiso to call a timeout and regroup. Hornseth finished with 6 points off the bench in the freshman’s first
UNI’s record sits at 20-12 as they await any potential postseason tournament invites.
postseason career action.
Although the timeout hindered UNI’s run, the Panthers still led 18-14 at the 8:16 mark of the first half. Then, Valparaiso found its shooting touch.
The Beacons drained five 3-pointers on six attempts entering the break. Trey Campbell tried to combat Valparaiso with a triple of his own, but the Panthers’ lead
quickly slipped away. Thanks to a couple of and-one baskets courtesy of Tytan Anderson, UNI was fortunate only to be trailing 32-45 as they headed to the locker room.
Valparaiso opened the second half with another 3-pointer, looking to continue its long-range push against the Panthers. Yet, a tandem of Ben Schwieger and Max Weisbrod layups weathered
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the storm for UNI, who started to see a glimmer of light.
With 14:46 left to play, Weisbrod put home another layup to bring the Panthers within 17 points of Valparaiso at 39-56. Weisbrod’s basket catapulted a 20-0 Northern Iowa scoring run headlined by Anderson and Cael Schmitt.
The two seniors scored 15 of the Panthers’ 18 points following Weisbrod’s layup until
the 6:42 mark. Schmitt made the biggest shot of his UNI career with 8:11 remaining, drilling a right-wing three to give his team their first lead since there was 6:49 left in the first half.
Valparaiso finally ended their drought with a midrange shot and layup to take back the lead. But Schwieger connected on a jumper off a Campbell assist to bring UNI within one point as the squads entered crunch time.
With Northern Iowa trailing 62-64, head coach Ben Jacobson turned to Anderson for the tying bucket. As the clock crept below one minute, the All-MVC first-teamer drove hard to the rim before being fouled with 39 seconds left. Anderson made one of his two free throw attempts, his final basket of the night. He finished with a team-high 22 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
After Anderson’s miss, UNI secured a defensive stop before advancing the ball into the halfcourt and calling a timeout with 3.5 seconds remaining. Anderson again got a look at the hoop but attempted a layup that missed the iron. The ball fell into Campbell’s lap, who also missed the putback. Northern Iowa’s madness had run out, and Valparaiso advanced with a 64-63 win.
UNI softball competes at Big Red Spring Fling
NICOLE WATERS Sports Writer
The Panthers started off against No. 19 Nebraska where the Cornhusker offense proved their rank as they scored four runs in the first inning, seven in the bottom of the second, two in the third, and one in the fourth to secure a 14-1 win. Addison McElrath scored the Panther’s only run that occurred in the top of the fourth inning. McElrath and Ella Smithson each had hits for UNI as Morgan Vertz and Carly Goodwin combined for Northern Iowa’s three strikeouts in the circle.
Game two saw the Panthers face off against the SDSU Jackrabbits in which they saw themselves on the board first in the top of the first inning on a fly from Kate Lappe with bases loaded. Kylee Sanders was the lone run of the game. The Jackrabbits put up three runs in the bottom of the first inning as well as single runs in the bottom of the third, fourth, and fifth innings to go on to win 6-1 over UNI.
Anna Wischnowski and Kara Maiers combined for four strikeouts.
Game three of the tour-
nament saw UNI face off against Northern Colorado in which the Panthers got on the board early with a two-
run homerun from Brynlee Slockett after a triple from Katelyn Callahan. McElrath scored on a throwing error
in the bottom of the third inning to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead. Northern Colorado answered with a home run in the top of the fourth that cut UNI’s lead to two before Ava Smithson nailed a home run. The three-runs saw Slockett and Skyora Smith clear home plate to put the Panthers up 6-1. The Bears answered with a home run in the top of the sixth to cut the lead for Northern Iowa to four, but it was not enough from the Bears as UNI secured the victory 6-2.
Game four saw the Panthers and the Huskers face off again as UNI opened up the game with a run on an RBI single from Drew Hinrichs which allowed Skylar Besnesh to score. Besnesh hit a double to get the team into scoring position. The Huskers answered with a 1-2-3 inning, but that was the lone scoreless inning from Nebraska as they scored a run in the second, four in the third, and four in the fourth inning to take home a 9-1 victory in five innings.
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The Panthers are in action next on Friday against Evansville.
Panthers have historic Big 12 tourney
ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer
Over this past weekend, Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, the UNI wrestling team competed at the Big 12 Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 10 different Panthers got the chance to compete at the event and, as a whole the team found success. The Panthers finished in a close second in the team standings behind Oklahoma State, and had three individual conference champions.
The Panthers had four wrestlers make it to the finals on Saturday night, but had six other wrestlers who competed as well. Trever Anderson at 125, Jack Thomsen at 165 and Lance Runyon at heavyweight were all able to win their last matches of the weekend to finish in 7th place in their respective weight classes. At 174 pounds, Jared Simma took 6th place for the Panthers, going 3-3 on the weekend.
The other six Panther wrestlers were top-three finishers in their weight classes. Julian Farber lost his first match of the tournament on Saturday, but rattled off four straight victories to get to the third place match at 133. In this match he faced Kade Moore from Missouri, winning by a 10-6 decision. Ryder Downey lost his second match of the weekend, and then made his
way all the way to the third place match at 157 pounds. He won a close decision to secure third against Oklahoma State’s Caleb Fish.
After this it came down to the Panthers fighting for the championship on Sunday night. The first Panther was Cael Happel, fighting for the 141 pound championship.
He faced off with Oklahoma State’s Tagen Jamison. The team scoring was getting close between the Panthers and the Cowboys, so head to head matchups could make a big difference. In what was a close and low-scoring match, Happel was able to secure the first championship for the Panthers in overtime.
In the very next matchup of the night, at 149 pounds, was another Panther, Colin Realbuto. Realbuto matched up with Iowa State’s Paniro Johnson. In a rematch from a heated bout between the two last month, it was another close one. Realbuto had the lead late in the match, but Johnson secured a late take-
down to get the 5-4 decision win.
The next wrestler for the Panthers was Parker Keckeisen at 184 pounds. Looking for his fifth consecutive Big 12 championship, Keckeisen had a rematch from last year’s championship with Oklahoma State’s Dustin Plott. He was able to win the rematch by a 7-1 decision. This gave him his fifth straight Big 12 title, and 55th consecutive win.
At 197 pounds UNI’s Wyatt Voelker matched up with Oklahoma State’s Luke Surber. A decision win here would tie the Panthers up with the Cowboys going into the final match of the night. It was a 1-1 match in the third, when Voelker got the winning takedown in the third period for the upset win. The 4-1 decision tied up the team scoring between the Panthers and the Cowboys.
At heavyweight the Cowboys had one more wrestler going, and he got the job done to give them the outright team victory. This meant that UNI got second place at the championships, but it was still a tremendous performance by the Panthers. They had the most individual champions with three.
Next up for the Panthers will be the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from March 20-22.
UNI WBB wins regular season finale
MICHAEL SPAHN Sports Writer
The Northern Iowa women’s basketball team picked up a big 85-73 win against Valparaiso ahead of the MVC Tournament. In her final regular-season game as a Panther, Maya McDermott scored 22 points, going six out of 12 from the field. UNI bounced back after a tough loss to UIC earlier in the week. Kayba Laube played a huge role in the victory, finishing with 21 points.
“Anytime you lose it’s not fun,” said Laube postgame. “We used it as motivation and it pushed us to get better on and off the court. The Panthers were on fire offensively in the first quarter. Laube connected on two 3-pointers which propelled UNI to a 23-14 lead. Laube continued to shoot lights out from three, swishing two more 3-pointers to start the second quarter. At the halfway point of the first half McDermott started to heat up, connecting on a jumper
followed by a 3-point basket extending the Panther lead to 37-24.
The Panthers shot a stellar 18-24 from the free-
throw line, which was displayed at the end of the first half. Taryn Wharton and Elise Jager went three of four from the line at the end
of the second quarter. In the third quarter, More Panthers started to contribute offensively. Shateah Wetering and Emerson
Green got to the rim for layups to extend the lead to 53-41. McDermott connected on two more jump shots to extend the lead to 65-49 going into the fourth quarter.
The Panther offense continued to dominate courtesy of two Riley Goebel layups. UNI cruised to an 85-73 victory the rest of the fourth quarter. The defensive presence of the Panther can’t go unnoticed. The team scored 33 points off turnovers, 12 of them coming in the second quarter.
The Panthers finish regular season play with a 16-15 with a conference record of 11-9. With the win against Valparaiso, Northern Iowa clinched the No. 6 seed in the MVC Tournament. They will face the No. 11 seed Indiana State Sycamores on Thursday. The Panthers played the Sycamores once this season which resulted in a 75-65 victory in Terre Haute. The winner will face the No. 3 seed Belmont Bruins on Friday, March 14.
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The Panthers close out their season at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia.
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The Panthers enter as the No. 6 seed in the MVC conference tournament.
Win or lose, Cael Happel has ‘surrendered the outcome’
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As Cael Happel’s time in the purple and gold comes to an end in the upcoming weeks, he’s had a lot of time to reflect on his time in Panther Country the last half decade.
“I think about myself for how much I’ve grown as a human and a wrestler over the last five years, but I also think about how far this program has come. When I first got here, we were maybe a top-25 team, and now we’re fourth in the entire country.”
And the growth is evident. Happel went from a wrestler who went 0-2 at the Big 12 tournament in his first two seasons to the guy standing atop of the podium in his last. He helped lead the Panthers to their best team finish ever at the Big 12 tournament, coming in at second place with 149.5 team points. Safe to say UNI wrestling is in a better place.
Growing up in small town Lisbon, Iowa, Happel found his love for wrestling at a young age.
“I wanted to stick out, otherwise you just kinda blend in with everybody, and for me, that’s where I think I got my independence from. That and my mom raising that many kids at once.”
Cael is one of nine Happel children. You read that right. Nine: Mackenzie, Carter,
Reegan, Cael, Quincy, Addy, Cade, Kyler and Jaycie — each of them unique in their own way. Their dad, Dean, was a three time wrestling state champion for the Lisbon Lions, and has coached his kids as they grew up. Their mom, Dawn, has probably been to more sporting events than I can fathom. Together, they’ve raised all their children to be hardworking and to enjoy the journey of life, and in doing so, have become one of the most iconic wrestling families in the state of Iowa.
During his time with the Lions, Happel became Iowa’s 28th four-time state champion, dominating his competition throughout the bracket. In 15 of his 16 state tournament matches, he didn’t allow a single takedown. He finished his illustrious high school career with a record of 218-5, which puts him at No. 2 on the Iowa high school wrestling all-time win list, trailing only Nathan Haynes of Missouri Valley (219 wins). He was awarded the Bob Steenlage Iowa High School Wrestler of the Year in 2020, and earned the Fareway Dan Gable Wrestler of the Year Award two times. Happel also filled up the trophy cases in the Lisbon hallways, leading the Lions to four state championships in his time in the red and black.
A sought-after national recruit after his high school success, Happel was ranked
No. 22 by MatScouts.com. Despite his eye popping numbers, Happel only took one official college visit, which landed him in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
“UNI checked all the boxes for me; It felt like a calling, it felt so much like home. The people I was around treated me like family and welcomed me with open arms. That’s what I was looking for in a place and a program, where they care about you more off the mat than they do on it.”
After a visit to Panther Country, Happel canceled all his remaining visits and committed. A big reason for that is the culture around UNI wrestling, built by head coach Doug Schwab.
“He walks his talk and I think that’s something we all admire about him. He won’t ask us to do something he won’t do.”
Schwab’s impact has, undoubtedly, positively affected the entire team. Everyone who talks about him tells of his enthusiasm and care for each and every wrestler. They also rave about his motivational speeches.
“I’d follow that guy through a brick wall and then some. He’s the best leader I’ve ever been around.”
Schwab has built the culture of UNI wrestling, but it wouldn’t be possible without guys like Happel. Team meals, disc golf, and Bible
studies; this team is as tight as they come. Another aspect of Happel’s life that has grown since his time in Cedar Falls is his faith. He credits his faith for making his last year enjoyable and doing everything with purpose.
“Being able to surrender the outcome and putting your full trust in God and his plan for you, win or loss, boils it down to a simple purpose. When you look at it like this is something we get to do and this is a gift he gave us, it makes it special and it makes it fun.”
Happel, as well as his UNI wrestling teammates, have
talked about how easy it is to wrestle for one another. They’ll get one more opportunity to “sprint through the finish line” this season.
“I couldn’t be more thankful but there’s still work to do, so I’m just trying to soak in these last moments. It’s gonna be a fun last three weeks.” Happel and the rest of the Panther train will wrestle at the NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships from Thursday, March 20 to Saturday, March 22. The event takes place in Philadelphia, with the top eight placewinners earning All-American honors.
COHEN KAMAUS Sports Editor
Happel has qualified for the NCAA tournament the last two seasons, but has come up short of finding the podium both times. He looks to flip the script this time around.
CLASSIFIEDS CROSSWORD
SUDOKU
Across
1) Looked at lustfully
6) Giraffes striped kin 11) " ... fish _ fowl" 14) Hotelier Helmsley 15) More abundant 16) "_ got an idea ..." 17) Trellis feature 19) Operatives' org.
20) Melodious composition
21) Charged particle
22) Transmit
23) Vast amount of money
25) Hit the horn
27) Born prematurely?
31) "It's now or never" time
32) This puzzle's hidden theme
33) "Buona _" (Italian greeting)
34) Give a large donation
37) Bottleneck blocker
39) Chops finely, as potatoes
42) Spanish lady's title
43) Blacksmith's block
45) Colorful aquarium fish
47) Filbert, for one
48) Dating duo
50) Most dependable
52) Nonfictional
55) Fill to the max
56) Follow orders
57) Grazing locale
59) Evil intent
63) CD's end
64) Quest for a shopper
66) Org. quoted on toothpaste tubes
67) Herb for flavoring
68) Sesame-seed-and-honey confection
69) Japanese currency
70) Assailed on all sides
71) Ran in neutral
Down
1) Wide-mouthed earthenware jar 2) Transmission unit
3) "An Iceland Fisherman" author, Pierre
4) Bury in a pyramid
5) Yellow-disked flowers
6) Assay specimen
7) New Zealand bird
8) In progress, to Sherlock 9) Licorice-flavored liqueur 10) Annoy 11) "Good job!"
12) Like bighorns
13) Check, as a bill
18) Large eel
22) Rise to one's feet
24) Topics in topology
26) "_ to a Nightingale"
27) Thinly layered mineral
28) Computer image
29) Male in the armed forces
30) Burger alternatives 35) Burden or responsibility 36) Bulb measure 38) Poker pot 40) Collection of poetry 41) Deli meat 44) Romanian currency 46) Sony rival 49) Sam in "Cheers" 51) Remove a metal from 52) Sudden invasion 53) Home sweet home 54) "The Bellboy" star Jerry 58) It's behind the altar 60) "_ do" (faint praise) 61) Spelunker's milieu 62) "Land sakes!" 64) Chemist's workplace
65) No longer in the USAF
