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UNI announces $15 million gift for teacher education Richard O. Jacobson donates funds for scholarships, research and more LINH TA
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James Loewen, author of “Lies My Teacher Told Me,” discussed the phenomenon of “sundown towns” – exclusively white communities where minorities are asked to leave by sundown. < See PAGE 5
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Jacobson looks on as President Allen thanks him for his donation.
Members of the University of Northern Iowa community swelled the Old Central Ballroom as they awaited a secret announcement to be made regarding the College of Education. While watching a slideshow displaying the generosity of Des Moines, Iowa, businessman Richard Jacobson, suddenly multi-colored spotlights filled the ballroom as the song “Celebrate Good Times” echoed off the walls. In a flash, the audience was on their feet and applauding as the slideshow projected images of fireworks and dis-
played Jacobson’s latest donation of $15 million dollars to the College of Education to enhance teacher education. The gift is the largest contribution in UNI’s history. “This gift will have a multiplier effect for thousands of pre-K through 12 students in the future, realizing the benefits of this gift,” UNI President Benjamin Allen said. He added that Jacobson has contributed a total of $30 million to UNI. Jacobson, who is not a UNI alumnus, said his philanthropy is rooted in what the state of Iowa has given him.
“The state of Iowa has been really generous to me and I always wanted to give back to the state of Iowa, Iowa State and the University of Northern Iowa and other places too.” According to COE Dean Dwight Watson, the gift will support an annual education summit; provide two endowed professorships, one in literacy and one in science education; be used for “research fellows,” who are essentially visiting faculty; and be used for faculty and student research. < See JACOBSON, page 2
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Take time to relax
Rather than working frantically in times of stress, columnist McKone suggests relaxation may ultimately be more productive. < See PAGE 3
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Madsen and Findley elected student body president and vice president LINH TA
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By just 14 votes, Tom Madsen and Blake Findley won the Northern Iowa Student Government election runoff and will serve as next year’s studeny body president and vice president. “We’re very proud of our campaign team, very proud of the student body for going out there and voting. I’m very happy,” Madsen said. Madsen and Findley ran against NISG presidential and vice presidential candidates KaLeigh White and Alicia Jessip. A total of 1,404 students voted overall in the runoff election, with 709 votes going to Madsen & Findley and 695 to White & Jessip. In regard to the closeness of the election, Findley said he has no idea what changed in the last week. Last week, 1,746 students voted and White & Jessip led by 300 votes. “We made a lot of effort in going out there and talking to people, but they did too. Everything would be pure speculation,” Findley said.
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After three weeks of campaigning, the NISG presidential canddiates learned the close results of the election on March 6.
Jessip, however, had an idea about why the majority of votes changed for the runoff election. “There just wasn’t a lot of awareness that there was a runoff. As hard as KaLeigh and I tried to make that announcement … I don’t think we were able to do that completely. If we had 15 more it would’ve been a different story,” Jessip said.
For the future, Madsen said he plans to spend the rest of the semester learning from current president Jordan Bancroft-Smithe. He also wants to continue whatever the previous administration has been working on. “We’re going to push really hard the accessibility portion of our platform. That’s the first thing we want to get done, and then hopefully get
a lot of sustainability stuff done,” Madsen said. Findley also plans on working with White to learn more about the vice president’s role. In addition, he hopes to use the beginning of next year to reach out to students right away. He said he is also thankful for the people at UNI, as is Madsen. < See NISG, page 2
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Additionally, $5 million of the gift will be named for Allen and used as an endowed scholarship for education students who are seeking licensure in high-needs fields. “There is a very popular song that says be careful what you wish for or you might just get it. Because what happens if you receive a gift of this magnitude is that you have to start doing the work,” Watson joked. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds attended the announcement. Both spoke about the importance of education in the state of Iowa. Branstad said the gift is the largest ever dedicated to teacher education in the state, and that it’s one of the largest dedicated to teaching education in the entire country. “I think all of us can think of a great teacher who had a wonderful influence on our lives, and we want to make sure those future generations of Iowa kids get those kind of great teachers,” Branstad said. “Iowa’s future depends on an
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“Thank you for taking the time to get to know Blake and I and KaLeigh and Alicia ... I couldn’t have asked for better competitors and better friends,” Madsen said. Jessip hopes that the results of the election will show students that their input is truly important. “This just goes to show for the students that every vote matters … we were ahead by
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educated citizenry and a highly skilled workforce, and UNI graduates will form the backbone of the teachers and communities all across the state.” Reynolds said the donation will “greatly enrich the efforts to enhance science education,” as it will encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Board of Regents President Craig Lang thanked Jacobson and said he hopes the gift will assist with retaining teachers in Iowa. “We need teachers. And
we know today that teachers are leaving Iowa because of the pay. We’re hoping that the scholarships will be very effective in encouraging teachers to stay in the state of Iowa,” Lang said. Jacobson hopes that his donation will assist people in the state of Iowa. “I hope that they have lots of students similar to myself and more successful than myself, and that will turn around and contribute knowledge and money back to the people like I do,“ Jacobson said.
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300 in the first round, and now to have it turn like that, so it does really matter,” Jessip said. Jessip hopes to still serve the UNI community in the future. “I only have a year left and I see so much potential that student government has … I feel this obligation to serve, and I’m sure KaLeigh does as well,” Jessip said. Jessip also said, “I am extremely proud that it will be Tom and Blake in the office.” NISG Election
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in the counting of votes, however, Cooling is certain the results are accurate because it was done electronically, but students may contact him and contest the results. He also said that earlier in the day, about 1,000 votes were cast. Between noon and 5 p.m., however, an additional 400 votes were cast. “So it’s very likely with a margin of 14 that the votes that decided this election were cast this afternoon,” Cooling said. Although Jessip & White will not be serving as NISG president and vice president next year, Jessip had a piece of advice for Madsen & Findley. “Keep an open mind and know when to stand your ground,” Jessip said.
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Stressed? Don’t get busy – sit back and relax MADISON McKONE
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Call it what you will: senioritis, school apathy or just a simple lack of motivation. It is that time of year when spring break cannot come soon enough. February tends to drag on and midterms are just around the corner. We all have good intentions of being productive each night, but the truth is, we are burnt out. It seems that tests always occur at the same time as group projects and essays, and you are assigned extra-long hours at work. Your schedule is packed to the brim and you feel like you just can’t do it all. Well, I am here to tell you that you don’t have to. A WebMd article called “How does stress affect health?” states that 75-90 percent of all visits to a physician’s office are a result of stress related illnesses and complaints, and these numbers are on the rise. As our lives become more hectic, stress is at its maximum. We put the demands of our day above everything else and to that I say, stop! Take a step back from your overwhelming life and prioritize. Change your perception of the situation and relax.
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Relaxation techniques can range from things like meditation and yoga to visualization and progressive muscle relaxation. Or you can make it simple. Go to bed. There are so many times when we feel like we need to stay up extra late to cram for that upcoming test, but lack of sleep can do more damage than good. Be realistic, not perfect. We all have goals we aim to achieve and often times the steps taken to reach our objectives come at the expense of our sanity. Failure happens. Deal with it. Getting a bad grade is not
the end of the world; life will go on. Hold yourself up to certain standards, but don’t let them control your life. Be still and silent. There is so much noise in the world, and we need a little peace and quiet. Take time to sit in nature or a soundless room for clarity. Accept the things you cannot change. We find it hard to admit, but everyone seeks control. However, we are powerless over many things in this life and the sooner we realize this, the better. Find time for those who make you happy. There have been numerous times that I
have cancelled a date with a friend to catch up on homework and although I may have felt productive, I definitely was not happy about the decision. Making time for family, friends and loved ones enables your ability to laugh, love and just enjoy life. Put your “wants” above your “shoulds.” We all have obligations, but we deserve to live a little. We are consumed daily by our responsibilities. “Don’t procrastinate,” “save money,” “eat healthy.” I say screw that. Splurge. Go out, buy a new outfit, drink a glass of wine and eat chocolate.
Breathe. Really, sometimes this is all you need! Stress reduction and relaxation techniques, no matter how simple or complex, can have significant benefits. RxAdvice, a medical and health website, outlines some of these benefits in their article, “Why relaxation is important & what are the benefits of relaxation.” They include reducing muscle and nerve tension, reducing heart rate and blood pressure, regulating hormone secretion, improving digestive and immune systems and bringing about general happiness. The University of Northern Iowa works to promote relaxation techniques in their De-Stress Days. Each semester during finals week they offer activities such as walking the labyrinth, free massages, arts and crafts and animals from the Cedar Bend Humane Society to help students reduce their anxiety. By taking these small steps, it is easy to free your mind, body and spirit. Seek serenity in your life and be proactive. Sit back and relax. Lowering your stress will not only help health-wise, but it will improve your overall quality of life. Madison McKone is a senior
in public relations and Spanish from Fort Atkinson, Iowa.
Sparknotes are killing the classics Reading is tough. We know this from science, since science is easier than reading. Breaking down the components of reading allows us to examine what makes reading so difficult. First, the alphabet. The fact that there are so many letters makes it hard to remember which is which. Even if we do remember all the letters at once, there is no way of knowing that the letter A you see is the same letter A I see. Next, forming words and sentences through the use of spelling and grammar. As beings in search of patterns in the world around us, you might assume that language developed by human beings would have a decent set of rules. Well, you’d be mistaken. Between the number of exceptions to grammatical rules and the numerous words with multiple spellings, learning too correctly right using the English language can be two much.
NATE KONRARDY konrardy @uni.edu
Then, there are books. All of the books filled with pages that you have to lift and turn and whatnot. If I wanted that much of a workout while I was trying to read, I would have played football in high school. Well, luckily for us, there is Sparknotes. Someone had to hate Shakespeare as much as we do to develop Sparknotes (found at Sparknotes.com), a website full of summaries of those books we are assigned but just don’t have the time to read. There are Sparknotes summaries for hundreds of classic novels, including “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “The Catcher in the Rye” and many more. We all know Sparknotes exists for those of us who
want to hit the high points for class and skip all the yada yada yada in between. But what if, as Jerry Seinfeld would say, “you ‘yada yada’d’ over the best part?” Maybe, in our attempt to cheat the system, we missed something intrinsically valuable: The Journey. Today, we appear to severely undervalue “The Journey.” It is not necessarily our fault (I tend to blame capitalism), but placing blame at this point is does nothing productive. What is relevant is how we can change our approach, our mindset. We have continued cutting corners and we are now at the point where most of us feel that reading the Sparknotes summaries themselves is too arduous to complete. Most of the books with summaries on Sparknotes are assigned and read for the fact that they are classics, and we must remember that classics do not become classics without reason.
There is much more value in accomplishing a task if we recognize the utility of the process. To do something simply as a means to an end, like only knowing enough about a book to get an adequate grade in class, greatly diminishes the potential significance those means could play in your understanding of the world. Honestly, this is much bigger than Sparknotes. Sparknotes’ popularity is simply an illustration of our general lack of interest in establishing significant connections and relationships. The definition of literacy in today’s world expands far beyond one’s reading ability or comprehension. Exchange the passive observation that is a Sparknotes existence for the lifestyle equivalent of a great American classic. Nate Konrardy is a senior in
philosophy and interpersonal communication from Dubuque, Iowa.
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TECHNOLOGY
Password requirements set to change for UNI students and staff ELIZABETH LYNCH Staff Writer
An initiative to streamline password security will mean changes for University of Northern Iowa students and staff logging into their accounts. UNI’s Information Technology Services will implement a new set of password requirements on April 1. The new passwords must meet a minimum of 15 characters and may contain spaces, a variety of special symbols and upper and lowercase letters. The new passwords are called “passphrases.” An example would be “My name is Sally” or “I love this password,” making the password more of a phrase. The reason for the change is to not only make it easier for UNI staff, faculty and students, but also to reduce the number of student login problems that require help from ITS personnel. UNI’s on-campus ITS center “resets passwords for 1,000 to even 2,000 students a month,” according to ITS Director of User Services Tom
Peterson. “With a student body of 15,000, this becomes an issue,” Peterson said. The password change will affect any student, faculty or campus employee with a CatID. The current password system requires that users have three different passwords: an eBusiness login, CatID login and a UNI Wi-Fi network login, all of which vary on their 90-day expirations. The new system will simplify things for users. Instead of three different passwords, only one password will be needed for the three different systems, and it will have just one expiration date. Peterson explained another benefit of making the switch will be ITS faculty having more time to consult, whereas before their main focus was helping students reconnect to the Wi-Fi and changing their frequently expiring passwords. The change will go into effect after April 1, once the current passwords expire. Peterson could not provide total cost for the new programming and
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RELATIONSHIPS
ANTHONY MITCHELL and KATIE HUNT
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Do you have a relationship question for Anthony and Katie? Email it to petercap@uni.edu.
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We’re bored of going to the movies. What are some different date ideas we could do as the weather warms up? He Said:
So here we are in March and the vile white stuff is still on the ground in large quantities. Not that there’s anything wrong with that for you winter people. So first off, if you still have those winter itches (Who doesn’t? That cold, dry air is killer), you can do the romantic sledding or snowman routine complete with plenty of cuddling under blankets and hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps (age-appropriate of course). So that’s one way to approach it. However, if you’re done with Jack Frost like I am, you’re hoping for the upcoming spring like you said in the question. I always recommend this to anyone: once
the weather gets better, go for walks with your significant other. Sure it’s common and maybe even a little cliché, but never underestimate its effectiveness. It’s a relaxing, carefree way to spend time together, and I find it very conducive to good conversation. If you’ve been feeling slightly disconnected from your partner, take a stroll around the block and have a good conversation. To go outside the box, you’re only limited by your own creativity. For me, I’m a kid at heart, so I love activity places. Bowling is always a classic. We also have the intense laser tag place on University and Adventure Golf opens up in April over in Waterloo. Go bananas with
your imagination and explore your partner’s interests and go off the beaten path. You can make something together, try something new, just basically explore the area and see what you find. Sure, some say Iowa is boring, but I see it as a way to push your creativity.
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The frustrating part about winter is that it severely restricts your activities, especially when it comes to dates. While you’re still cooped up inside, try expanding your dates to places such as coffee shops, museums, Blackhawks hockey games or grabbing a drink or two at a local bar. Another really great idea for an indoor date would be making dinner together. It will probably save you a little more money than going out to eat, plus you’ll get to be creative while enjoying each other’s company.
Once it gets warm outside, your opportunities are endless! You could go on a picnic, go miniature golfing, take a road trip, go for a bike ride, etc. Pretty much any outdoor activity can count as a date as long as you do it together! Back when I was in high school, my boyfriend at the time and I bought a disposable camera and went all around downtown Cedar Falls, taking pictures of and with each other. It was a very inexpensive, fun, spur-of-the-moment date that ended up being one of my favorite days ever. There are a lot of random things you can find to do together, but when it comes down to it, what you’re actually doing isn’t what’s important — it’s who you’re doing it with. As long as you’re spending time together, you’re sure to have a good time no matter what you are doing.
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James Loewen gives lecture on diversity KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Staff Writer
Historian and sociologist James Loewen spoke in front of a packed Lang Auditorium on March 4 about diversity. The event was dedicated to the memory of Drake Martin, who spent much of his time at the University of Northern Iowa working toward diversity inclusion. Loewen’s lecture focused on sundown towns, which are intentionally all white and sometimes require all minority groups leave town by sundown to avoid punishment. Through his research, Loewen discovered that many of these towns still exist today. “Do we really want an America where that’s ok?” he asked. Loewen attended Carleton College, and in 1963, as a junior in college, he traveled to Mississippi. This experience led him to question what he learned about United States history, and he later went on to earn his Ph.D. in sociology at Harvard University. After graduating, Loewen returned to Mississippi to teach at Tougaloo College, a primarily black school. He then taught race relations at the University of Vermont for 20 years and is now a visiting professor in Washington, D.C., continuing his research on sundown towns across the country. He found that the greatest difference in knowledge between whites and blacks exists in the subject of history. “I think it’s because people of color are profoundly alienated from the textbook
portrayal of U.S. history,” Loewen said. After spending two years researching high school U.S. history textbooks, Loewen published “Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School Teacher Got Wrong.” He is also the man behind “Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong” and “Sundown Towns.” During his lecture in Lang Hall, Loewen displayed an image of an old Cream of Wheat ad depicting a white boy whipping a black man as he pulled the child in a wheelbarrow. The boy referred to him as “uncle” because “sir” or “ma’am” was considered too respectful. “We still have that, with Uncle Ben’s rice and Aunt Jemima syrup,” Loewen said. Senior communication major Tehrene Firman was one of many people in the audience surprised by the large amount of racism that still exists today. “It was shocking learning about James Loewen’s research on sundown towns. I would have never guessed that there were still so many around in 2013, especially in Iowa,” Firman said. When Loewen first began his research, he was surprised too, assuming he would only find about 10 sundown towns in his home state of Illinois and 50 across the country. “It is an outrage that we have all sorts of these towns across Iowa and Illinois. There are 560 sundown towns in Illinois today,” Loewen said.
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software purchases. The current password system has been used for more than 10 years. Shashi Kaparthi, chief information officer of ITS, pushed for the new system for many years. He has now made it a priority. UNI student Beth Sullivan said the switch makes sense. “The overall benefit will outweigh the fact that the password has to be 15 characters,” Sullivan said. Sullivan, who lives and works on campus, uses UNI
Wi-Fi, so she has the three separate passwords with the three different expiration dates. “I’ll personally enjoy having one password rather than three different passwords,” she said. One possible concern for users is that the passphrase must be at least 15 characters long. “Once you say 15 characters it sounds like a lot, but not having to change your password every 90 days will be less of a hassle,” freshman sociology major Kayla Karrmann said.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
McDowell does it again, leads Panthers over Salukis 74-60
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University of Northern Iowa senior men’s basketball player Anthony James was named to the 2nd team AllMissouri Valley Conference on Tuesday. James also finished fifth in the MVC Player of the Year balloting. James leads the Panthers in scoring at 13.6 points per game. James has scored in double figures on 19 occasions this season, including a season-high 25 points at Creighton University on Jan. 15. James earned honorable mention All-MVC honors as a sophomore and junior at UNI. Joining James on the allconference accolades was redshirt freshman Matt Bohannon, who was named to the MVC All-Bench team. Bohannon has seen action in all 31 games this season and leads the team in bench scoring with 109 points. He also ranks second on the team with 40 made 3-pointers and has made three or more 3-pointers in six games this season. Bohannon scored a career-high 14 points during UNI’s 68-65 victory at Bradley University on Feb. 10. Despite finishing in third place in the MVC standings, the Panthers tied for the fewest players recognized in the all-conference awards.
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UNI junior forward Jess McDowell (15) scored a team-high 22 points against the Southern Illinois Salukis Sunday afternoon. McDowell made six 3-pointers to help lead the Panthers to a 74-60 victory.
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The University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team won back-toback road games for the first time this season as they defeated Southern Illinois University 74-60 Sunday afternoon. The Panthers defeated the University of Evansville 70-57 Friday night. UNI junior Jess McDowell led the Panthers in scoring for the second
OPINION
NIT chances good only with ISU win JAKE BEMIS
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We’ve finally reached that time of the year I love so much: March Madness. If you win, you move on. If you lose, you go home. The madness begins Friday night as the University of Northern Iowa faces off with Illinois State University in both teams’ first game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Before I go any further, let me clarify one thing: I am rooting for the Panthers. There are almost no circumstances in which I don’t root for my school’s teams to be successful. If UNI can win three games in three days, I’m all for it. U-N-I fight! But one of the best things about sports is that you get to play the “what if ” game. There has been a lot of talk about what
would have happened if UNI didn’t lose those two tight games on its Indiana road trip earlier in the year. Well, if they hadn’t, the Panthers would currently be the No. 1 seed in the MVC heading into postseason play. UNI would probably be on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, if not a solid lock to be in. However, in reality, that’s not the case. The Panthers are the No. 3 seed and need to win three games in three days to make the Big Dance. (If your lucky number is three I’m sure you’re feeling good about the weekend). I want to turn the tables on the “what if ” game. What if UNI doesn’t beat the Redbirds? Let’s face it, beating a team three times in one season is very tough to do, unless your lucky number < See NIT, page 7
straight game as she knocked down six 3-pointers against SIU and finished with 22 points. Three other Panthers joined McDowell in double digits Sunday afternoon. The Panthers (14-14, 9-7 MVC) found themselves down 11-4 early in the game, but less than 90 seconds after checking into the game, McDowell made back-to-back 3-pointers to spark a 10-2 run by the Panthers. Whenever UNI found themselves
trailing, McDowell was there to hit the go-ahead shot from behind the 3-point arc. McDowell hit a 3-pointer to give the Panthers a 21-20 lead with 10:39 left in the first half. She hit another to break a 27-27 tie later in the half. UNI never trailed from that point forward. UNI redshirt senior Jacqui Kalin forced a turnover and took the ball the length of the court for a layup in < See BASKETBALL, page 7
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Panthers go 2-3 in Woo Pig Classic BRAD EILERS
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The University of Northern Iowa softball team went 2-3 last weekend in Fayetteville, Ark., as part of the Woo Pig Classic hosted by the University of Arkansas. The Panthers picked up two wins over Wright State University while dropping a game to Jacksonville State University and two games to Arkansas. UNI (7-13) started the tournament with two games on Friday against Jacksonville State and Arkansas. The Panthers were outscored 18-1 on the day, losing to JSU by a score of 10-1 and being shutout 8-0 by Arkansas. UNI recorded just 10 hits throughout the two games and left 14 runners stranded on base. Abbie VanVleet and Jamie Fisher took the losses for the Panthers. Saturday afternoon, the Panthers were able to pick up their first win of the tournament, topping Wright State 2-1. UNI and WSU were limited to just three hits apiece, but the Panthers scored two runs
in the final two innings to secure a comeback victory. Fisher pitched seven innings, allowing three hits and no earned runs while recording two strikeouts and seven walks in the victory. Ellie Doughty went to the circle for the Panthers in the second game of the day, a 17-1 loss to Arkansas. The Panthers were again limited to just five hits against the Razorbacks. Doughty pitched 2.2 innings, allowing eight earned runs on five hits and six walks. UNI closed out the tournament with a rematch against Wright State, and once again the Panthers recorded a one-run victory, this time by a score of 1-0. The Panthers and Raiders were tied going into the bottom of the seventh inning when UNI’s Samantha Reimer hit a walk-off double, scoring Nicole Fisher. Jamie Fisher picked up the victory, tossing her second shutout of the season. The Panthers return to action Friday as they take part in the Mizuno Classic in Stillwater, Okla.
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the closing seconds of the first half to give the Panthers a 36-32 lead at the break. Kalin finished with 15 points despite shooting just 3-for-16 in the game. However, Kalin didn’t let her shooting affect the rest of her game as she went 8-for-8 from the free throw line and finished with a game-high eight assists. Three different Panthers
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is three. So if the Panthers lose, have they done enough in the regular season to solidify an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament? The NIT, for those who don’t know, is a 32-team postseason tournament for teams who just missed out on the NCAA Tournament. Instead of 1-16 seeds, the seeding is just 1-8. So to sum up today’s lesson, the NIT takes the best 32 teams that did not make the NCAA Tournament. UNI’s current Ranking Percentage Index is 80. If they lose Friday night, that may drop to somewhere between 85-100 by the time NIT teams are chosen. That doesn’t bode well for the Panthers. Teams want to be
around 90 at worst to have the best chances at the NIT. UNI is also just 3-10 against top-100 teams in the RPI. That does not look good to the tournament committee. What the Panthers have going for them is their nonconference strength of schedule. UNI has currently played the 11th toughest schedule in the nation outside of conference play. Also, the Panthers did finish third in the MVC, which is something a lot of other teams can’t say. If I had to make a decision right now, I’d say the NIT isn’t a definite answer if the Panthers happen to fall to the Redbirds. I think UNI will need to win their first game in the conference tournament to solidify their slot in the country’s second-best postseason tournament.
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connected on 3-pointers in the second half as UNI continued to extend their lead. Redshirt freshman Jen Keitel gave the Panthers their largest lead of the game at 72-57 with just over a minute remaining in regulation. Keitel finished with 10 points and nine rebounds in the victory. The Panthers will host Illinois State University Saturday at 2 p.m. for Senior Day.
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