Students protest during Applied Engineering building ribbon cutting, Gov. Reynolds is no-show
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UNI hosts annual ‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention walk
LILY MUNNIK Staff Writer
The University of Northern Iowa hosted its annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, April 5, 2025, on the UNI campus. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), brings together individuals, families and communities in support of suicide prevention research, education and survivors of suicide loss.
The walk was a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for ongoing conversations about suicide prevention. Those who participated in the event shared personal stories, heartfelt motivations and insights on why events like this are essential in shaping a supportive campus culture around mental health.
For many participants, joining the Out of the Darkness Walk was more than just about raising funds—it was a way to connect with others who share a similar mission. Sam Hospodarsky, assistant director of Student Success & Retention says,
“I want everyone at UNI to know that they are not alone and that the world is a better place with them in it.” She went on to emphasize the importance of supporting access to mental health care for all, saying, “Mental health matters. Every single human being deserves access to mental health care and I want to do what I can to support that mission.”
Nathalia Pizarro, a UNI student who volunteered at the event, shared a deeply personal reason for attending: “I dealt with personal struggles in the past, and while I use mental health resources now, I always reflect on it and realize there are many others who have felt like me. Everyone goes through mental health struggles, and the last thing I want is for others to feel like they’re alone in this.”
Events like the Out of the Darkness Walk provide an opportunity to open up crucial conversations around mental health and suicide, particularly in a university setting. Pizarro says, “This event did great with providing resources and discussions on furthering research for mental health. I benefited most from it when
the keynote speaker mentioned how to see the signs of someone who could have suicidal thoughts, and how to help them.”
The discussion surrounding mental health was not just academic; it was personal and practical. “It is great that the people who attended got to learn,” said Pizarro. “However, I would hope this is something everyone on campus knew. This event not only helped UNI students but the community in the Cedar Valley as well. It is important for us all to have a great understanding of these topics in suicide and mental
health because the transparency provides comfort to those who feel this way.”
The event also served as an important reminder that even small actions can make a big difference. Pizarro points out, “It comes down to the faculty, staff and students. Not saying we will always notice the signs of suicidal thoughts, but people at times just need a welcoming environment. So a simple ‘hello’ or even a smile makes anyone’s day better.”
The Out of the Darkness
TRISTAN DUMKRIEGER/NORTHERN IOWAN Students on campus participated in the Out of the Darkness walk, a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention over the weekend.
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United Faculty cements opposition to higher education bills in statement
Disclaimer: Dr Christopher Martin is both the president of the United Faculty and the adviser to the Northern Iowan.
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In a statement recently release to the Northern Iowan, UNI’s United Faculty have taken the stance that “bills would censor faculty and undermine critical inquiry, free speech, and student choice.” The statement is in direct response to the number of recent proposed bills that are in the Iowa House of Representatives. The full, unedited statement is printed below.
United Faculty, UNI’s faculty labor union, opposes several bills that recently passed Iowa’s House and would severely damage the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State, and the University of Iowa if approved by the Iowa Senate.
The three bills, HF 269, the “Freedom from Indoctrination Act, HF 295, the “Accreditation Autonomy Act” and HF 401, the “Core Curriculum Act”, all seek to censor university faculty and bend the universities and their curriculum to an agenda that undermines critical inquiry, free speech, and student choice.
“These bills all censor university faculty and prohibit the discussion of a number of basic topics having to do with race, gender, and inequality in majors, minors, and individual courses,” said Christopher Martin, president of United Faculty. “These bills destroy the essence of college education: Open critical inquiry, free speech, and the ability of students to make their
own decisions in what they want to study. Instead, the bills endorse a radical agenda that seeks to muzzle free speech and violate the First Amendment.”
The three bills that would do great harm to Iowa’s public universities:
HF 269
This bill prohibits academic content that “Promotes the idea that racially neutral or colorblind laws, policies, or institutions perpetuate oppression; injustice; racebased privilege, including white supremacy or white privilege; or inequity by failing to actively differentiate on the basis of race, sex, or gender” for academic programs, majors, minors, or certificate requirements. In other words, the state government would exercise prior restraint (the legal definition of censorship) over what a faculty member can teach in a course or academic degree program.
The bill is an existential threat to academic areas like sociology, social work, political science, communication and media, English, psychology, education, history, and other programs. If instructors can’t speak about these topics, they can’t teach their programs’ required courses – and their students can’t learn. Thousands of tuition-paying students across all three universities could potentially lose their majors or minors because the central subject area or those majors or minors would be prohibited. It also will harm state universities’ chances
of recruiting out-of-state students (undergraduate and graduate) who wish to study in these fields if Iowa’s public universities cannot offer the expected curricula within their disciplines. Students will go elsewhere.
HF 295
This bill puts UNI’s accredited programs at a disadvantage compared to universities in other states. The state of Iowa’s proposed academic program standards would be in conflict with the high national standards of accrediting agencies, which review and put their stamp of approval on university programs across the country. With this bill, the regents universities would be prohibited from complying with the high standards of national accrediting agencies, and would have to adhere to state’s lower standards that require, for example, censorship of material in a number of disciplines (see HF 269).
HF 401
UNI’s faculty, staff, and students just spent five years and a lot of money building a state-of-the-art general education curriculum called UNIFI - UNI Foundational Inquiry – which debuted in 2022. (See https://undergraduatestudies.uni.edu/ unifi). The UNIFI curriculum requires students to take general education courses from seven areas. While doing so, students are also enabled to earn one of the resumé-friendly certificates that are built into the pro -
gram, one of the many components lacking in the legislature’s top-down general education bill. The UNIFI program built student choice into the design, where students are not forced to take courses but given a variety of options across fields of study to complete the curriculum.
Unfortunately, the language of HF 401 proposes that all three Iowa regents universities adopt a much more limited general education program created by a New York City-based organization that seeks to have all 50 states conform to its political plan.
The bill again censors faculty, prohibiting content “that teaches identity politics or is based on theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, or privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States of America or the state of Iowa.”
How, for example, will censored instructors be able to explain the historic events of the 14th Amendment (1868) giving citizenship rights and equal protection under the law to Black Americans), and the 19th Amendment (1920) giving women the right to vote, without explaining the systemic racism and sexism inherent in the institutions of the U.S. at that time?
Overall, these three bills threaten the core and mission of Iowa’s universities.
“These laws would do great harm to the national standing of Iowa’s regents universities,” said Robert
Earle, vice president of United Faculty. “Iowa taxpayers have supported building three of the finest higher education institutions in the country. But these bills would cut against those hard-won reputations as aspiring students will not want to attend universities that are operated under government-enforced censorship.”
Iowa’s public universities have a broad mission and an enormous economic impact on the state.
The Iowa Code requires that the University of Northern Iowa “offer undergraduate and graduate courses of instruction, conduct research and provide extension and other public services in areas of its competence to facilitate the social, cultural and economic development of Iowa.”
According to the Iowa Board of Regents, the three state universities collectively account for at least $15 billion annually to the state of Iowa economy.
United Faculty, established in 1976, is the chief negotiating agent for the University of Northern Iowa’s faculty, and is affiliated with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The labor union represents more than 500 faculty members on UNI’s campus.
UNI Interpreters Theatre to preform ‘Spring Awakening’
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The cult-classic musical Spring Awakening is being performed at the Interpreter’s Theatre (Lang 040), with a twist. The same story that has captivated audiences since the 1800s is being told again, this time crafted under very different circumstances. This is the largest-scale musical production performed in the Interpreter’s Theatre with 12 performers and 6 live musicians.
“I, like so many people, found myself drawn to the story of Spring Awakening,”
The director, Sam Trumpold, said. “This story where these kids feel abandoned and alone; like there is no one in the world who has ever felt their pain. We’re here to say that we have.” A punk/rock and roll musical with a story grounded in how we overlook and underestimate our youth, Spring Awakening is not afraid to make a statement, and neither is this team. Trumpold goes on to say “At times like this, all theatre is political, but this show is political to those of us who are living it right now. Young people are begging to be listened
to like never before and our voices are still ignored. It’s been that way since this story was written in the 1800s By Frank Wedekind in Germany. It was true in 2006 when the musical opened on Broadway. If young people aren’t listened to in traditional ways, we make our voices heard however possible. Right now felt like the perfect time to retell this story. We have more to say.”
Spring Awakening will be the Interpreters Theatre’s last show for the 2024-2025 season. Tickets are free, but seating is limited! Visit
the Interpreter’s Theatre on Eventbrite to reserve tickets.
Funding for this event is provided by the Department of Communication and Media and the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. This show does have a content warning for sexual content, adult language, suicide, sexual abuse, death.
For more information about the show, please contact either Sam Trumpold, Spring Awakening, Director (he/they) or Skylar Zimmerman, Spring Awakening, Stage Manager (she/her).
Visit www.northerniowan.com to read about past shows performed in the Interpreter’s Theater.
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Estudiantes hacen oír su voz en la inauguración del edificio de Ingeniería Aplicada
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Editora ejecutiva LUIS ALVAREZ Traductor
Más de cien estudiantes de la Universidad del Norte de Iowa (UNI), alumnos de Cedar Falls High School y miembros de la comunidad de Cedar Valley protestaron contra la presencia de la gobernadora Kim Reynolds en la ceremonia de inauguración del edificio de Ingeniería Aplicada. Sin embargo, al inicio del evento, se evidenció que Reynolds no asistiría. Originalmente, un comunicado de prensa la había anunciado como oradora y participante en el corte de listón, pero, en su ausencia, envió un video que se reprodujo durante la ceremonia. Mientras tanto, afuera se escuchaban consignas y aplausos de los manifestantes.
les de personas transgénero en Iowa y las reformas al sistema educativo público. Erin Epperson, estudiante de pedagogía en UNI, declaró: “Lo más importante para mí es creer en una educación
ante de Cedar Falls High School, asistió para manifestarse contra las leyes antitrans aprobadas en Iowa: “Ella [Reynolds] ha impulsado políticas que perjudican a la mayoría y solo benefician al 1%.
Lo más importante para mí es creer en una educación accesible para todos, algo que ella [Reynolds] claramente no respalda. Como futura maestra, sé que mis estudiantes merecen una formación integral.
ERIN EPPERSON
Estudiante de pedagogía en UNI
Cada participante tenía motivos diversos para unirse a la protesta. Entre las leyes cuestionadas destacaron la que revocó derechos civi-
accesible para todos, algo que ella [Reynolds] claramente no respalda. Como futura maestra, sé que mis estudiantes merecen una formación integral. La discriminación por género, ingresos o sexualidad… eso va en contra de ese principio”. Sketch Classen, estudi -
Básicamente, rechazo todo lo que hace”. Por su parte, Elaine Babcock, otra participante, expresó temor por su seguridad: “Como lesbiana, tengo miedo. Sé que Kim Reynolds no me apoya, y algún día podrían venir por mí”, aludiendo a la reciente ley que eliminó protecciones civiles para personas transgénero. Kaleb Dufel, otro manifestante, mostró frustración ante la ausencia de Reynolds: “Kim Reynolds no vino porque le avergüenza su alianza con Musk y Trump, y por recortar nuestros derechos. Debería sentir
vergüenza”.
Estudiantes de la UNI también criticaron el escaso apoyo estatal a las universidades públicas. Emma Jensen y Jacey Ordal, integrantes de Northern Iowan Feminists, señalaron: “Las autoridades ya no hacen lo suficiente: los estudiantes viven en pobreza y carecen de recursos. Deben actuar”.
Nkasa Bolombu, otra miembro del grupo, añadió: “Hoy, los estudiantes no reciben el apoyo que necesitan, punto”.
Mientras afuera se coreaba “¡Hey hey, ho ho, Kim Reynolds tiene que irse!”, dentro del edificio, el presidente Mark Nook reconoció a quienes hicieron posible el proyecto. Estudiantes acompañaron a Nook en el corte simbólico del listón.
La protesta persistió incluso después de la ceremonia, demostrando un rechazo continuo a las políticas de Reynolds, ausente pero no ignorada.
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Estudiantes de la UNI y comunidad de Cedar Valley protestaron durante la inauguración del Edificio de Ingeniería Aplicada. Exigen educación inclusiva, derechos trans y rechazan políticas de Reynolds.
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Aunque Kim Reynolds canceló su asistencia, cientos alzaron la voz contra leyes antitrans y recortes a la educación pública. “No nos callarán”, declararon manifestantes.
UNI 150th celebration: highlighting the past and looking to the future
EMMA PANTINI Staff Writer
The University of Northern Iowa is about to celebrate a historic milestone: its 150th anniversary. The university has planned a series of events over 18 months to highlight the sesquicentennial celebration. Cary Darrah, co-chair of the Sesquicentennial Celebration, shared insight into the planning process of these events and the importance of this milestone for the university and surrounding community.
Darrah, who recently retired as the CEO of Grow Cedar Valley, was invited to take on the role of co-chair by UNI President Mark Nook. She will be working alongside Randy Pilkington to prepare for the celebrations. Darrah explained that when she received the call from Mark Nook, she was ecstatic to take on the role alongside Pilkington. Darrah, a UNI alum, shared that she was honored to take on the responsibility, especially given her ties to the university and the Cedar Falls community.
“I was flattered when President Nook asked me to be co-chair, and when he mentioned that Randy Pilkington was the other co-chair, I immediately said yes,” Darrah said. “Randy and I go way back, both in our careers and personally, so it was a natural fit.”
The celebration, which spans nearly two years, will bring together the UNI community and the broader Cedar Valley area to reflect on the university’s history and expanding future. Darrah said the most rewarding part of the process so far has been the collaboration with a large committee that represents the university, alumni, and local community.
“There are so many people working behind the scenes to make this a meaningful celebration,” she said. “We want to recognize not just where we’ve been but where we’re headed, particularly in how UNI contributes to the workforce and the economy.”
While the planning process has been exciting, Darrah acknowledged that the size of the celebration posed early challenges. The committee began by brainstorming ideas for events, activities, and initiatives to celebrate the occasion. As ideas flowed, the difficulty became narrowing down those possibilities to
create a cohesive and impactful celebration that could span the near 18 months.
“The biggest challenge at first was managing all the ideas,” Darrah said. “When you start brainstorming for something like this, you want to celebrate everything. But we quickly realized we needed to focus on what’s most meaningful, both for the current community and future generations.”
One of the early decisions was to focus on telling the stories of those who have shaped UNI’s success, which includes gathering 150 stories from past and present students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Darrah believes that storytelling is central to UNI’s history and will help connect people to the university’s legacy.
“Everyone has a story to tell, whether they were here 50 years ago or are here today,” she said. “We're recognizing how important storytelling is, not just saying what we're going to do, but demonstrating how we've done it and the effectiveness.”
As the university approaches its 150th year, Darrah emphasized the importance of reflecting on the university’s legacy, which is built on a foundation of innovation. UNI has long been known for its strong programs in education, business, and
the sciences, and the university continues to evolve by responding to the needs of the workforce.
“We’ve always been a leader in higher education, and that’s not changing,” Darrah explained. “The addition of nursing and engineering programs shows UNI’s responsiveness to industry needs and the future of the workforce. This is part of what we’re celebrating—how we’ve adapted and will continue to grow.”
Darrah also mentioned that UNI’s connection to the community, especially the Cedar Valley, will be a key part of the celebration. The university and the community have worked together for 150 years, with each benefiting from the other’s success.
“You can’t celebrate UNI without recognizing the community’s role in its success,” Darrah said. “The strength of both is intertwined. We wouldn’t be here without the support of the people who live and work in this area.”
While the 150th anniversary celebration will honor the university’s history, Darrah is just as excited about what’s to come. UNI’s commitment to preparing students for future careers will continue to be a driving force in its growth, particularly in fields like healthcare and engineering.
“We’re not just celebrating our past—we’re laying the groundwork for the next 150 years,” she said. “The nursing program and the new engineering center are examples of how UNI is responding to the changing needs of our economy and the workforce.”
Darrah believes that the 150th celebration is not only an opportunity to celebrate history but also to engage the future generation of students. She hopes the event inspires the UNI community to appreciate the legacy they are a part of, while encouraging those to contribute to the university’s continued success.
“This celebration is a way to thank those who’ve made UNI what it is today and to get students excited about what’s coming next,” he said.
As UNI prepares for its 150th anniversary, Darrah acknowledges the role alumni have played in shaping and supporting the university. She highlighted the importance of recognizing the support alumni offer to the university, and staying connected with those who continue to support its growth.
“The Alumni Association has been instrumental in getting the word out about the celebration,” Darrah said. “Their engagement and outreach have been essential, and we’ve already received feed-
In addition to alumni, the local business community has been a key partner in the planning process. Darrah, who has deep roots in Cedar Falls, understands the role the university plays in the community’s economic and cultural development.
“The partnership between the university and the Cedar Valley is vital. It’s what has allowed us to thrive for 150 years, and it’s what will continue to propel us forward,” Darrah said.
Looking ahead, the 150th celebration will be a reflection of UNI’s deep history and bright future. Darrah and her co-chair Randy Pilkington are committed to ensuring the event honors all that has been accomplished and sets the stage for continued growth.
As the community prepares for events like the fall homecoming celebration and additional activities around RAGBRAI, Darrah is eager to see how the campus and local residents will come together to celebrate.
“We’re just getting started,” she said. “This is going to be a celebration of everything that UNI has achieved, and everything we have yet to accomplish.”
The 150th celebration will span nearly two years, and will celebrate the past and future of UNI as well as 100 years of the UNI campanile. back from alumni eager to get involved.”
RodCon celebrates ten years of pop-culture and comics
This past weekend on April 5th from 10 to 4 p.m., Rod Library opened their annual comic-book convention, Rod-Con. This convention aims to highlight numerous pop culture properties and fandoms by displaying local stores that specialize in superhero media, anime memorabilia, and even promote the works of up-and-coming artists, craftspeople and writers.
RodCon is free and accessible to the public, because the Rod Library employees believe in creating an environment that not only feels original and fresh every year, and allow the expression of identity and creativity to direct the flow of the convention. The UNI Sword-Fighting Club and Panther Tabletop Games were some of the few student organizations that appeared for student representation
and provided fetching activities to introduce newcomers to a terrific time. For its 10th anniversary, Rod Con grew significantly, and amassed 3,000 attendees from within the Cedar Falls Community.
Though the main level contained vendors that are geared more towards audiences 15 years old and up, there were also activities aimed towards those under that demographic on the 2nd floor. Youth activities were provided for those who felt more inclined to draw and craft, should they feel overwhelmed by the convention’s packed nature.
Over at the Bandit Bags booth, two students, Leah Presnall and Madison Hay designed and ran a finger paint booth designed to create mini story books. The booth is conducted every year by art education professor, Wendy Miller. When asked about how it is able to
benefit student engagement on campus, Presnall states, “I feel that every student who wants to be an educator should take part in service learning projects like the one we did at Rod Con so that they can gain the valuable experience of working in their community.”
Everyone has their own voice in how a story should be told. Stories have the potential to inspire and push those who feel powerless and unheard to make a mark on the world, whether it is through comics, movies, gaming, or even animation. Convention-goers had the opportunity to experience a stop-motion comic titled “Gethsemane.” This 16-minute short film was produced by Sensill Studios, Iowa, and Nebraska’s first black comic-book publisher that aims to bring authentic representation through the genre of sci-fi and fantasy amongst the Pan-African community.
Displayed by owner, Basi Affia, the passion displayed throughout the viewing of “Gethsemane” highlighted Rod Con’s atmosphere for its acceptance of individuality and inclusivity for any around the University of Northern Iowa given Affia’s welcoming and dedicated nature to exploring complex themes in his writing towards viewers.
With the size of Rod Con, there are bound to be vendors with equivalent sales practices and structures. None could predict that a creative group of artists, dubbed the Iowa Ghostbusters, would appear with a replicated “Ghostbusters” vehicle along with providing uniquely crafted replicas of the iconic 1984 proton packs and outfits reminiscent of the popular film franchise. Kind and engaging, the Iowa Ghostbusters allowed those attending to look at the memorabilia from the films
and even played the classic siren sound effect well known from the beloved supernatural comedy outside of the convention.
Lastly their annual costume contest had one of the biggest turnouts throughout this convention’s history and was a staple of cosplay innovation and imagination that ranged from an array of different genres. From storm troopers and anime heroes, there was no shortage of fascination to be awed by the numerous participants. The 10th Rod Con event created a very pleasant time for those interested in diverse art, original intellectual properties, and exciting games, that is bound to bring many back for more in the future and attract those who have never attended a convention.
JOSUE VILLATORO Staff Writer
2025 MLB Preview: Division Winners
MICHAEL SPAHN Sports Writer
Spring is here, which means the 2025 MLB season is underway. Here is who I think will win each division for the 2025 season.
AL East: New York Yankees
The Yankees have too much star power not to take the East this year. Aaron Judge will build off his 58 home run season and put New York in position to win another title. While the Bronxbombers lost All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, I think the likes of Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt will get this team over the hump. The Yankees also have great pitching. Max Fried and Carlos Rodón will be a great one-two punch atop the rotation in 2025. The Orioles and Red Sox will be competitive, but the Yankees run this division.
AL Central: Detroit Tigers
After a shocking 2024 season which included a playoff appearance, it’s the Tigers’ turn to win the Central. Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty are a top-of-rotation duo that will give teams nightmares. Skubal is coming off a season in which he won the Cy Young Award. Detroit’s roster doesn’t pop off the lineup sheet with big names, but as a group they get the job done. Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson can get hot at any moment. The Royals and Guardians
will give Detroit a run for its money but the Tigers will prevail.
AL West: Texas Rangers In 2023 the Rangers were on top of the baseball world. After a disappointing 2024, veteran manager Bruce Bochy will get this team back on track. The Rangers will get a healthy Jacob deGrom to
pair with ace pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. The team also returns one of their best hitters in the past few seasons Corey Seager. Not to mention they added two power bats in Joc Pederson and Jake Burger. This team is hungry to get back to baseball dominance.
NL East: New York Mets
The Mets went on a sur-
prising run to the National League Championship Series in 2024. Who did they add? How about one of the best players in baseball, Juan Soto? This team just scratched the surface of what they could be last season. Pairing Soto with the likes of Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso will put them over the top. Not to men-
tion the Mets have three solid bullpen pieces in A.J. Minter, Ryne Stanek, and Edwin Diaz. I think the Mets will be in a tight race with the Phillies, but the team in orange and blue will come through.
NL Central: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs were missing a true “slugger” in their lineup during the 2024 campaign. They went out and traded for All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to fix that problem. With Tucker joining the likes of Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki, it easily propels this team to a division winner. Not to mention the Cubs have a strong top-end pitching rotation with Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele at the helm. I think manager Craig Counsell will do a good job with this group.
NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers
Need there be an explanation? The Dodgers may have one of the greatest teams of all time. Shohei Ohtani will continue to rack up home runs in 2025 along with his teammates Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Even without Ohtani making an impact from the mound, pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell still make the position group one of the best in baseball. While the division will be competitive, no one will catch the Dodgers in 2025.
Womens tennis splits weekend matchups
NICOLE WATERS Sports Writer
The Panthers started off the weekend strong with Kim Zizek and Andjela Raznatovic in the top two doubles matches, grabbing a 6-2 victory over the UIC Flames. Darta Dalecka and Lorena Cardoso were able to grab an 8-6 win in a tiebreak to secure the team’s doubles points with a 7-6 match win. UNI then came up short in the number three doubles match as UIC beat Lasya Mylavarapu and Abbie Peterson 6-3.
Over in the singles action, Dalecka made her way back to win the number one singles match after dropping the first set 6-3 to come back then and win 6-3 in the second and then a 7-5 win in the third. Cardoso secured Northern Iowa another point with a straight-set win of 6-3 and 7-5. UIC would answer back with wins in the last four matches. They secured the dual win over
The Panthers will take on the Drake Bulldogs this Saturday at home.
the Panthers with wins in straight sets at the number three, five and six positions. UNI would go on to face Valparaiso and have another strong start with Dalecka and Cardoso posting a 6-1
win as Zizek and Raznatovic secured a 6-3 win for a doubles sweep. Singles action saw the Panthers secure four of the six positions. Cardoso secured a straight-set win at the number two singles, as
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Zizek found a number three win with a 6-2 and 6-3 win. Raznatovic followed behind with a 6-4 and 6-2 win in the number four spot to secure the fourth point for the team. The Panthers will compete against Drake on Saturday, April 12 at home. UNI tennis action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook, X and on Instagram at @UNITennis.
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Kyle Tucker has been a big reason for the Cubs hot start, hitting five home runs in his first 15 games.
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CLASSIFIEDS CROSSWORD
Across
1) Gp. for songwriters et al.
6) 1/60,000 min.
10) Assist in wrongdoing
14) Animal with a flexible snout
15) Legal gp. cofounded by Helen Keller
16) Spell caster
17) Go _ a limb
18) Carefully select
19) Clickable image
20) Part of a liner
23) Haul
24) Isolate
27) Laughable
31) Entrance requirement, sometimes
33) _ Aviv
34) "Honi soit qui mal y _"
35) Subtle emanation
36) Seek divine guidance
37) Math lesson topic
40) Capitol products
41) Blockheads
42) Bracelet site
43) "I could go on, but won't"
44) Rocky mountain peaks
45) Fish named for a facial characteristic
46) It might be up to its neck in hot water
48) D.C. type
49) Some MDs
56) Ready for picking
58) Show respect to a judge
59) Circa
60) Aces, sometimes
61) Spicy Spanish dish
62) Lacking in resonance, e.g.
63) Finishes
64) Walk laboriously
65) Antique auto
Down
1) Reynolds film "Rent-_"
2) Pucker-inducing 3) "The Elder" of Rome 4) A bit smashed?
5) Cone bearer
6) Large parrot with brilliant plumage
7) Gulf War missile
8) Beauty mag
9) It provides no outlets 10) _ curiae (friend of the court) 11) Swimming method 12) ID's counterpart 13) Highest non-face card
21) Affirmative action?
22) Suffix with "depend" 25) In a bare-bones way
26) French president's residence
27) Computer miniprogram
28) Dress down 29) Like some tall mountains
30) Delivery letters
3l) Surf partners, on some menus
32) Historic periods
35) Worship from _ 36) Engine knock
38) Turnips or yams, e.g.
39) Drive dangerously, in a way
44) Not-shabby link 45) Frightening word 47) Get the wrinkles out 48) Argue in court 50) Place to stack money 51) Norway's capital 52) Large wading bird 53) Royal heirs, often 54) Adjust, as a guitar
55) Charon's river
56) Seafood delicacy 57) Where to stay away
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