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VOLUME 108, ISSUE 49

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Speaker election invalid The NISG transitional senate will again vote on its speaker after a constiution suspension in the previous election was deemed out of order by senate leadership.

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Bunsis says UNI has ‘misplaced priorities’

15 and counting The UNI softball team kept its MVC record unblemished as it extended its winning streak to 15 with a threegame sweep of the Drake Bulldogs last weekend. < See PAGE 8 COLBY CAMPBELL/Northern Iowan

Nate Konrardy explores how art of all forms tricks us into a state of openmindedness and teaches us to appreciate a difference in opinon. < See PAGE 5

CAMPUS LIFE

Plants on a budget Students will be able to purchase small, affordable plants from the Botanical Center later this month. < See PAGE 6

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BUDGET CUTS

Faculty to ‘retool’ programs LINH TA

SOFTBALL

From graffiti to Garfunkel

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Staff Writer

< See PAGE 4

OPINION

On April 6, Howard Bunsis, the chair of the American Association of United Professors, discussed why UNI is in a $6 million budget hole and why that hole should not cause academic program changes.

LINH TA

Staff Writer

According to Howard Bunsis, the chair of the American Association of United Professors, the current economic climate at the University of Northern Iowa is a short-term phenomenon. Meanwhile, he said, UNI should dip into its $70 million of unrestricted reserves to pay off its $6 million budget hole. “... UNI administration has not been true to the core mission,” said Bunsis, a professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University. “No academic cuts should be made until a full, thorough examination takes place.” On April 5, in the John Deere Auditorium in the Curris Business

Building, Bunsis used the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to point out various reasons why UNI is in a $6 million hole, and why that hole should not cause academic program changes. “The governing board of the university has likely allocated some of the reserves for future use ... however, if those choices could be reversed by decision, by statement or just by fiat of the governing board or administration, then they won’t be in the unrestricted category,” Bunsis said. Bunsis discussed what he believes are “misplaced priorities,” such as UNI’s funding towards athletics and administration, instead of < See BUNSIS, page 3

UNI BUDGET BY THE NUMBERS Unrestricted net assets:

$70,767,566 Amount spent on instruction:

$78,570,575 Percent of support from General Fund to auxiliaries:

4.8%

Amount of support from General Fund to athletics:

$4,559,000

Percent of support from General Fund to athletics:

2.8%

Find the CAFR at: https://access.uni.edu/ reports/cafr/index.shtml

Faculty in the various University of Northern Iowa programs slated for restructuring and suspension will begin to reevaluate and retool the programs, this summer or early fall, Executive Vice President and Provost Gloria Gibson said at a press conference on March 8. During the suspension and restructuring process, programs will not accept incoming students and will retool the courses. For programs selected only for restructuring, incoming students will be accepted, but there will still be a reevaluation and retooling of the courses within corresponding departments. Programs set for suspension and restructuring include the communication-theatre teaching Bachelor of Arts and minor, the geography B.A. and minor and the TESOL/modern language-teaching B.A., except Spanish. Programs set for restructuring include a variety of programs from the art, religion and philosophy, physics and education departments. According to UNI’s request for the suspension and termination of programs sent to the Iowa Board of Regents, “the request to suspend admissions to the academic programs is due to a need to

Information from the CAFR for FY2011

< See PROGRAMS, page 4

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Grassley holds Q-and-A with students NISG Get live updates of NISG meetings on Twitter. < visit twitter.com/nionnisg

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sities are to Iowa. “That’s a pretty easy question,” Staff Writer Grassley said. “They are very, very U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley important (because of) the decline of stopped by the Schindler Education K-12 in America, in relation to the Center for a Q-and-A session with other (Organization for Economic students on April 5. He visited with Co-operation and Development) a Human Relations class taught by countries. We have to work very Kathy Oakland and answered ques- hard to improve that. The universitions on topics ranging from immi- ties of our country, not only of Iowa, gration to education to health care. are very well respected throughout One student asked how important he thinks the three state univer< See GRASSLEY, page 2 JAIME YOWLER

COLBY CAMPBELL/Northern Iowan

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) talks with students during a Q-and-A session on April 5.

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks with a student after the Q-and-A session he held with a Human Relations class at UNI on April 5.

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the world. We have to do everything we can to make sure that remains to be the case. That is how important our universities are.” Jeremey Hulshizer, a senior physics teaching major, asked Grassley how he, a blue-collar worker, became interested in politics. “My mother and father were always talking history and politics — that’s just the environment I grew up in,” Grassley said. “In high school I decided I wanted to go into political science. My bluecollar career really came from necessity rather than desire. I wanted to help provide for my family.”

Chelsea Guyer, a senior elementary and middle education major, asked what Grassley thought about the recent trend of employers asking for Facebook passwords. “I guess I have a view that we have to promote as much privacy as we can without ruining the Internet,” Grassley said. “I sit on the judiciary committee, and in the future (this issue) will probably be seen by my committee fairly soon.” After the Q-and-A, on behalf of the class and the College of Education, David Greenfield, a senior social science teaching major, presented Grassley with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding service.

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academic core values and instruction. According to Bunsis, in comparison to Iowa State University and University of Iowa, the majority of UNI’s athletic department is paid for by student services fees and by UNI’s “academic core mission.” On the same day as Bunsis’s lecture, UNI released a university finance statement addressing “public claims” made over the past several weeks about “what the most recent (CAFR) says about the financial status of

UNI.” In the statement, the university addresses the claim that budget priorities are misplaced by pointing out that, in fiscal year 2011, the university spent more than “$78.5 million on instruction, an increase of more than $7.4 million” (or 10.4 percent) from fiscal year 2010. According to the statement, the claim the number of academic administrators has increased is due to an increase in professional and scientific staff, which includes staff for ITS, the Office of Sponsored Programs and the counseling center. It

also indicates that over the past five years, the president’s office expenses have grown 1.3 percent per year and expenses for the provost’s office have grown .5 percent per year. Ryan Alfred, a senior social science education major, felt that the lecture added another perspective to the budget debate. “I think if you look at both perspectives, and question both sides, the underlying thing that comes out of it is that we need to move forward to the state legislative body to fix the current budget factor that we have here,” Alfred said.

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NISG speaker of senate election deemed invalid Transitional senate to vote for speaker again Wednesday JOHN ANDERSON Executive Editor

Wednesday night’s election of Jared Parker as Speaker of the Northern Iowa Student Government senate was deemed out of order Thursday evening, Speaker Ryan Alfred said in an email to the senatorselect at 11:13 p.m. After none of the three speaker candidates managed to gain the simple majority vote required for election in two separate votes, the transitional senate passed a motion to suspend its constitution and elect the candidate who gained the larg-

est amount of votes. Parker won the third election with six votes, while Sen. Blake Findley and Chris Miller each received five. According to the email, the motion to suspend the constitution violated Robert’s Rules of Order, which state a body cannot suspend its constitution unless it is written in the document. Parker, who voted against the motion to suspend the constitution, began consulting with NISG’s adviser, Lisa Kratz; the other candidates; and members of the senate to deem whether the motion was in order. The transitional senate will meet on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the University Room in Maucker Union to redo the election.

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re-tool the programs. ... This request addresses the Board of Regents’ Strategic Plan priority to pursue educational excellence and impact.’” Gibson was unavailable at press time. At a previous press conference, she said there will be fewer faculty in some programs, which will be deterGIBSON mined by how many faculty members take an early retirement incentive program or other options. Adjunct professors, who may not receive the same benefits as tenured faculty, may replace the lost faculty members from those programs. Stacey Christensen, public relations manager at University Relations, said via email correspondence

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that even with the potential incoming of adjunct instructors, “UNI is committed to having high quality faculty, regardless of position and title.” While the administration did not provide specificities about what exactly should happen in the restructuring, Christopher Martin, professor of communication studies, views the restructuring of the communication-theatre teaching B.A. and minor as a chance for improvement. “I’m looking at the restructuring as an opportunity to make this better ... It gives us a chance to sit back and see where we are,” said Martin, the interim head of the department of communication studies. “Are there things that we need to add or take out of the curriculum to make it better?” Martin said he is glad the communication-theatre teaching B.A. and minor have moved off the list of

programs slated for closure. However, he noted that in the past, curriculum changes were more consultative. “This process operated a little bit differently,” Martin said. “It was like somebody from up above said this is being cut or this is being suspended or restructured, so it would have been nice if there was more consultation involved.” When questioned about the future possibility of restructured programs closing, Gibson said, “We’ve done the cutting. We’ve done the hard work ... there are others that we’re asking the departments to restructure to reorganize in some way. We have no thoughts at this point of time to close those departments.”

READ MORE Look for articles in upcoming issues about the effects of suspension and restructuring on the different programs.

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FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF

Just another awareness month? from graffiti to garfunkel and every art in between

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f you’ve read any of my other columns, you have probably picked up on the fact that there are very few things I have a positive opinion about. But I’ve decided, at least for this column, I’ll share my opinion on something I thoroughly appreciate: Art. When someone mentions art, most people think of drawings and paintings, while what can actually be considered art reaches so far beyond the simple act of applying color to a canvas. To me, art is the manipulation of any medium, be it a canvas, music, performance, the spoken or written word, etc. I love art because the essence of art is subjectivity, and it’s that inherent subjectivity that illuminates the frequently overlooked disconnect between the intentions of the “speaker/artist” during the piece’s creation, and the evaluation of the final product by the “audience.” When giving a speech, the words the speaker uses are less important than the audience’s interpretation of those words. It doesn’t matter what the speaker says — if the audience’s interpretation is incorrect, the speaker was ineffective. This happens far more often that one realizes, but we don’t realize it because we believe words are highly objective, therefore we completely trust in our own ability to correctly interpret the message of the speaker. When it comes to art, we tend to be more aware of the inconsistency between the artist’s intention and our (the audience’s) interpretation. But we are able to set differing opinions aside and have a mutual appreciation of the work. It’s easy for us to be open to another’s interpretation because we enter the discussion understanding the subjectivity of the genre. That is why I love art — because it has tricked us into appreciating a difference in opinion. What is in our best interest rarely conflicts with what is in the best interest of others. I would argue that the differences we perceive only exist within the subjectivity of language. Therefore, our understanding of the subjectivity of language should be consistent with our understanding of the subjectivity of art. As far as English goes, we all speak the same language (at least I’d assume so if you’ve made it this

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far in the article). But because we were brought up in different places, at different times, by different parents, we all have slightly different definitions for the words we use. It’s like the “English Language edition” of the question, “Is the color red that I see the same color red everyone else sees?” So, take a second or two and think about your definition of the word “opinion.” My definition of the word “opinion” is irrelevant, but what is relevant is the fact that it’s different than yours. And both of ours are probably different than dictionary.com’s definition: “a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.” That last one sounds pretty objective though, right? Wrong. That definition includes many subjective terms, such as “belief,” “judgment,” “insufficient” and “complete certainty.” An attempt to objectively define every subjective term would lead to an infinite regress. My point is that words are more subjective than we realize, and it’s vital we recognize the existence of that subjectivity. Art is aesthetically pleasing, but its importance extends far beyond its feng shui functionality. It provides us with a model of open-mindedness and understanding in scenarios that have no objectively correct answer. We’re individuals because of the way we perceive, not the way we are perceived. It’s time we all “take a page” from a coloring book and appreciate the fact that art is not defined by one’s ability to stay between the lines.

(Art) provides us with a model of open-mindedness and understanding in scenarios that have no objectively correct answer.

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Nate Konrardy is a junior in interpersonal

communication and philosophy from Durango, Iowa.

Sexual assault is not a pleasant topic for discussion. It’s not something most people choose to bring up around the dinner table or mention in casual conversation. When we talk about sexual assault, we must also broach the topics of sexuality, violence, power and gender – all of which can stir intense emotions and uncomfortable thoughts. However, we must discuss sexual assault. We must research it, talk about it and examine its causes and effects, because it directly or indirectly affects so many of us. Nearly one in five women in the United States reported being raped in their lifetime, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though women are disproportionately affected by sexual violence, one in 71 men reported being raped as well. On college campuses, according to a recent Department of Justice report, as many as one in four women will be victims of rape or attempted rape by the time they graduate. That’s a staggering statistic. One in four. One in a thousand would be too many. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is not an awareness month to ignore or trivialize. Awareness can help eliminate sexual assault, but it will take a little bit more than just knowing it’s there. It takes the courage to obtain affirmative consent. It takes a willingness to educate oneself on what is and isn’t sexual assault. It takes individuals who are willing to step up and publicly voice their support for victims of sexual violence. It takes a community that chooses to discuss what is unpleasant and uncomfortable, so that survivors of sexual assault do not feel subdued by the silence. Everyone – survivors, friends, families, classmates, educators, advocates and community members – can be a part of ending sexual violence. There are several ways to get involved and several events to join in this month. On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, at 7:30 p.m. in the Interpreters Theatre, the SAVE Forum Actors will present an interactive performance called “Made to Order: Gender, Consent and Pop Culture.” This performance is an entertaining way to learn more about consent and how bystanders can help in situations where sexual assault may occur. Wear a teal ribbon to show your support for victims of sexual violence. Encourage those around you to do the same. Tell others why you bothered to stick a ribbon on your shirt. Don’t shrug – strike up a conversation. Later this month, a gaggle of men will march across campus wearing bright red high heels in an event called “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” On Thursday, April 19, at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Alumni House, you can join Greek Life in their walk to show solidarity with the experiences and struggles of women all around the world. Attending a performance or participating in symbolic shows of support may not seem like much. It’s not much, actually, but it doesn’t take much to start moving in the right direction. That’s better than avoiding unpleasant topics like sexual assault altogether, allowing them to grow in the silence. This editorial reflects the position of the Northern Iowan’s editorial staff: John Anderson, Allie Koolbeck, Brad Eilers, Tehrene Firman, Brandon Baker and Kari Braumann. All other articles and illustrations represent the views of their authors.

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KIRB K CHEC OSSEM KIRSTEN TJ t Writer en

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Spring has sprung; shake off the dust

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The UNI Botanical Center, which is located west of the McCollum Science Hall, has six main houses, from a desert atmosphere to a tropical jungle room, and more than 1,000 species of plants.

Botanical Center plant sale geared at students on a budget “We keep the cost down so Editorial Staff students can come in and afford to buy something.” Students under any budHemmer points out that get will be able to find a the timing of the event makes unique plant to take home it easy for students to pick up with them at the annual a perfect gift for Mother’s Spring Plant Sale at the Day, or just a plant for the University of Northern Iowa students to grow themselves. Botanical Center on April 26 Students are already expressfrom 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ing their excitement about The Botanical Center the upcoming plant sale. will be teaming up with the “I think it’s a great idea,” Student Nature Society for a said Rebecca Thacker, senior fundraiser that will provide anthropology major. “More students with cuttings from students should have plants. plants, tropical plants, four They’re such a great stress different types of basil, herbs reliever and are much easier and other unusual things not to take care of then a pet. found in the average garden I’m curious to see what cool center. things they have for sale this “The plants are small,” year.” said Billie Hemmer, manager Leah Poe, a UNI elemenof the UNI Botanical Center. tary education alumna, keeps TEHRENE FIRMAN

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plants in her new classroom at Lou Henry Elementary School in Waterloo. “I love having plants in my classroom,” Poe said. “They create a much more welcoming environment. I’m definitely going to get a couple more at the plant sale this year.” According to Tropical Interiors, plants are not only a way to make a space friendly and inviting, but can have health benefits as well. Plants have been proven to help accelerate the healing process, and reduce headaches, fatigue and stress. For more information on the plant sale, visit www.uni. edu/biology/botanicalcenter.

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With the nice weather that’s arrived and finals week a little bit too far away to begin studying, take this time to enjoy what our lady, Mother Nature, has provided us with. I can’t mention anything other than patios first, and there are so many around this town. If you’re looking to indulge in some beverages, the Cypress patio is where it’s at. With the lights streamed across the top, that one Skrillex song that seems to be played every night and the occasional adorable pug that wanders around, it’s bound to be a great time. Los Cabos has the alwaysdelicious margarita and the best Mexican food to accompany it. Both can be enjoyed facing the hustle and bustle of Main St. By the look of things, Tony’s is also working on a back patio. I know/hope I’m not alone in saying that I spent my winter hibernating and eating Taco Bell and Jimmy Johns tucked under my covers. The Cedar Valley is the perfect

place to work off that extra weight by enjoying a nice stroll, run or bike on the 106 miles of recreational trails that run throughout the community. Besides the restaurants mentioned earlier, Main St. has so many other gemstones, and the walk up and down the street is as enjoyable as the stores themselves. World’s Window is a fair trade retail store. Vintage Iron is packed full of a variety of items. Kitchen Essentials has everything a cooking fanatic might need. If thrifting is your thing, visit St. Vincent and be sure to check out the 25-cent color for the day. And before heading home, make a stop at Cup of Joe for an iced mocha. As a biased employee, I have to say that they are probably the best things in the whole world. So whatever your interests may be (drinking, eating, shopping, or for some unfortunate reason, exercising), spring is the time to do all these things all day, every day, outdoors.

CHECK IT: Cypress Lounge: 209 State St. Cedar Falls, IA World’s Window: 214 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls Trails: Trail information at www.cedarfallstourism.org

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Last Thursday, Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted “Snag a Sig Ep,” where the fraternity members were auctioned off to the crowd after performing choreographed dance routines.

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Pride Week wraps up with presenter Loren Cameron KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Staff Writer

Loren Rex Cameron, a photographer whose most famous work is of transsexual individuals during their gender transition, shared his personal experiences at the University of Northern Iowa on April 4. His Lang Hall Auditorium presentation was part of UNI Proud’s Pride Week. Cameron, a California native, began his transition from a man to a woman in 1987. He began his photography career in 1993 to document his own transition. Shortly after, he began photographing other transsexuals, releasing his first book, entitled “Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits,” in 1996. Since then, he released his second book, “Man Tool: The Nuts and Bolts of Femaleto-Male Surgery.” His most recent work was published

in three volumes, “Cuerpos Fotografiados Por Cameron 1 and 2, Correspondence 19972001,” and served as the focus of his presentation at UNI. “I was so impressed with Loren’s presentations,” said Ellie Hail, senior communication major and co-president of UNI Proud. “His art is incredible. But more than that, the stories he had about his models.” With Hail’s third and final Pride Week on the UNI Proud executive board complete, she was pleased to see the fantastic success and turnout this year. The drag show that packed the Union raised almost $400 for charity. “I am so glad the UNI community came out to support everything we do. It means so much to me that this year was so successful,” said Hail. “I can’t wait to see what UNI Proud does next year. I’m sure it will be nothing but fabulous!”

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Panthers extend streak with three-game sweep of Drake

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UNI sophomore pitcher Jamie Fisher picked up her 12th and 13th victories of the season this weekend. Fisher is 13-1 overall with a 1.67 ERA.

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The Panthers have won 15 straight games, three shy of tying the all-time school record of 18 set in 1977. UNI is a perfect 12-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play.

BRAD EILERS Sports Editor

The University of Northern Iowa softball team added another three-game sweep to their résumé over the weekend and extended their winning streak to 15 in a row, their longest winning streak as a Division-I program. The Panthers are three wins shy of tying the all-time school record of 18 consecutive victories, a feat accomplished in 1977 when the team was still a member of the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women). “We haven’t really focused on (the winning streak). We’ve been talking a lot about playing fearless and playing with faith -- faith in yourself and faith in your teammates,” said Jacobs. “They’re not worried about what’s coming up, but just taking care of what’s right in front of us.” The Panthers (28-9, 12-0 MVC) opened their weekend series against the Drake University Bulldogs with a doubleheader on Friday afternoon. UNI sent sophomore standout Jamie Fisher to the pitching circle for game one of the series. Fisher dominated the Bulldogs from start to finish, striking out 12 batters, while allowing just five hits and one run in a complete game. The Panther offense was just as sharp, pushing across five runs in game one. Senior shortstop Mackenzie Daigh jump-started the UNI offense with a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. UNI scored a pair of runs in the fourth and fifth innings as well to push their lead to 5-0. Senior Whitney Plein and junior Samantha Reimer led the Panther offense, each recording two RBIs on the day. Daigh finished 2-for-3 with one RBI as well. In game two, senior Jaye Hutcheson toed the rubber for what turned out to be a pitchers’ duel. Hutcheson did a stellar job keeping the Panthers in the game, despite a sluggish offensive performance by the Panthers. Hutcheson picked up her 11th victory of the year after throwing a complete game two-hitter in which she struck out seven Bulldogs while allowing just two runs. Drake found the scoreboard first with a run in the top of the third inning. The Panthers answered with a run of their own in the bottom of the fourth following a Courtney Dunker sacrifice fly to make the score 1-1. Senior outfielder Hannah Borschel hit an RBI double

in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Panthers a brief 2-1 lead. However, the Bulldogs answered in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 2-2. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Julia Hunter got the Panther offense started with a single up the middle. Daigh followed with a sacrifice bunt that moved Hunter into scoring position with one out. After a Laura Turner strikeout, Hunter advanced to third base on a wild pitch. The Bulldogs intentionally walked Hannah Borschel, who then stole second base to put Panthers on second and third with two outs and Gina Brown at the plate. Brown came through in the clutch, with a walk-off RBI single. “One through 21 on our roster, they’re all doing it, whether they’re starters or they have an important role coming off the bench,” said UNI head coach Ryan Jacobs. “They’re doing a great job in practice which is preparing us for the weekends and they’re just working really hard and taking a lot of pride in what they do.” UNI capped their three-game sweep of the Bulldogs with an 11-2 victory on Saturday afternoon. Fisher was sharp once again, holding Drake to just six hits and two runs while striking out four batters in a complete game victory. Fisher is now 13-1 on the year with a 1.67 ERA (earned run average). Offensively, the Panthers had no problem putting up runs. Daigh, Borschel and Turner each scored a run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead. Daigh and Borschel each followed up with a run in the second inning to extend the UNI lead to 5-0 after two innings of play. The Panthers continued to score at will, holding a 9-2 lead entering the bottom of the fifth inning. At that time, they needed just one run to end the game. Melissa Walls reached base after drawing a walk and Hunter followed that up with a two-run home run to seal the UNI victory. UNI currently sits atop the Missouri Valley Conference standings with an unblemished 12-0 conference record. The Panthers currently hold a threegame lead over Creighton University and Southern Illinois University with 15 MVC games remaining on their schedule, including a three-game series against both CU and SIU. The Panthers will place their 15-game winning streak on the line Wednesday afternoon when they travel south to play a nonconference game against the No. 11-ranked University of Missouri Tigers.

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UNI’s Mackenzie Daigh was a combined 5-for-9 with one RBI over the weekend against the Bulldogs.

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The Panthers outscored the Bulldogs 19-5 over three games this weekend.

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Laura Turner (20), a senior catcher from West Des Moines, bats against the Drake Bulldogs. Turner was one of three Panthers to score a run in the first inning of Saturday’s game.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Wexter sets school record at ESU Relays MAT MEYER Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa track and field team traveled to Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan., to compete in the ESU relays

over the weekend. Senior Jenna Wexter finally took full control of the UNI pole vault record after having shared the record since the 2010 season. Wexter completed a jump of 12 feet, 9.5 inches on her first attempt to win the pole vault at the ESU relays and to finally top the old Panther school record by exactly 2 inches. The old school record held by Wexter and Kayleen Popp was 12 feet, 7.5 inches. UNI’s 400-meter runners

came ready for the relay and gave the Panthers the sweep in the event. Sophomore Ryan Newtoff put together an outstanding race in the 400meter hurdles to win the event Saturday afternoon. His time of 54.1 seconds was enough for a season-best time in the event. On the women’s side, sophomore Emily Roberts received her first win as a Panther as she won the 400meter hurdles with a time of 1 minute, 3.01 seconds.

JAKE’S TAKE

Drawing the line on violence JAKE BEMIS Sports Columnist

Over the past decade, the game of football has changed drastically. Compared to other sports, football has taken much criticism due to the violence of the sport. Not only have these worries changed the rules of the National Football League, but changes have also been made at the college level as well. Many of these changes are shown on the field. Kickoffs have been moved up five yards, which is to help prevent kickoff returners from getting concussions. Quarterbacks and wide receivers have more protection when they are defenseless. These rule changes have been successful, with concussion rates dropping 12.5 percent from the 2010 season to the 2011 season. However, due to the recent investigation of former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Greg Williams, many have wondered if the players and coaches are taking these changes seriously. For those of you who do not know about the NFL’s current investigation of Williams and the Saints, let me explain. In the investigation, the NFL found that the Saints were running a bounty program. The coaches, mainly Williams, were paying athletes to intentionally injure opposing players. In a recent audio leak of a speech made by Williams, he was quoted numerous times as saying, “Kill the head and the body will die.” He also pointed out specific injuries, including concussions, on the opposing team, and told his players to attack those injuries. With concussion awareness rising, players and coaches need to be informed of the negative effects of head injuries. According to a recent ESPN.com article, more than half of all NFL players will receive at least one concussion during their career, and one-fourth of those athletes receive three or more concussions. Those athletes receiving three or more concussions

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Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton (1) has his helmet pop up after getting hit, as New Orleans Saints’ Jonathan Vilma (51) closes in on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 The Saints are being investigated by the NFL for a bounty program they implemented under defensive coordinator Greg Williams.

are three times more likely to become depressed, have memory or concentration problems and suffer from frequent headaches. Although many people believe that football has become a “soft” sport, these staggering numbers call for even more concussion awareness. While head injuries and other injuries are unavoidable due to the nature of the sport, there are still many options available to keep these injuries at a minimum. When a player suffers a concussion, they should have to go through stricter tests from independent doctors before they can return to action. This would help stop a player from playing too soon and being more susceptible to another concussion. The key to this action is an independent doctor. Team doctors have too much pressure to return a player to the field too soon so their team can win more games. Along with the strict rules that we’ve seen to the sports, there should be strict rules on players and coaches who are intentionally trying to hurt opposing players. Although many coaches of the Saints have been suspended for at least one year, a coach like Greg Williams should be banned from football for life. Sometimes people get too caught up in the life of sports, including myself. Die-hard fans want nothing more than to see their teams succeed, but sometimes we all need to stop and think about the big-

ger picture. Football is just a game – we don’t need to see human beings suffer after their lives in sports are over.

Sophomore Adam McDonnell finished just shy of the UNI record in the javelin when his 210-foot, 9-inch throw placed second all-time. Thrower Traci Harms also placed herself towards the top of the UNI record books with her amazing effort over the weekend. Harms tied her best hammer throw from last season at 186 feet, 5 inches, which marks second in the UNI record books. On the men’s side, current UNI record hold-

er Tanner Hurt won the hammer throw with a toss of 163 feet, 6 inches. Justin Romero continued his hot streak in the shot put by winning the event once again. One meet after setting the UNI school record, Romero completed a throw of 59 feet to easily top the other competitors. UNI will travel to Drake University to compete in the Jim Duncan Invitational next weekend.

brandon poll managing editor pollb@uni.edu

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improves. You’re feeling more balanced, in general. List the positive side. Optimism wins.

phase of renewal in community partnership opens for the next five months. Blaze ahead.

Today’s Birthday (04/10/12). This year is about transformation, renewal and rebuilding. Family, friends and partners hold you in a web of tight, global connections. Travel is likely, with career and education both calling. Follow your heart, and go where you can make the biggest difference. Breathe in love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) -Today is a 7 -- Pluto will be in retrograde until September 18. Cancer could see transformation and change in the area of partnership and relationship. You’re emotionally balanced.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Growth and development are unending. You’re drawn to exploration, meditation and vision quests. Follow your dreams: There’s no time to waste.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- To err is human ... to forgive, divine. Let go of old perceptions that no longer serve, and invent new interpretations that empower. Keep it grounded with a future plan to inspire.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is a 5 -- Pluto’s spending the next five months in retrograde in your sign. You could see a big shake-up regarding how you see yourself, or how others see you. Define your vision.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Wrap up loose ends, sort out details, but wait on a final decision. Flow in the direction of least resistance, one small step at a time. Have fun with friends.

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30 Golf units 31 Slippery swimmer 32 How Dennis Eckersley pitched 36 Simple ... or a hint to the hidden puzzle theme in 17-, 25-, 50- and 59-Across 40 Desexes 41 FDR’s successor 44 Outbursts that provoke blessings 47 Harley alternative 50 Maryland seafood fare 54 The Lusitania, e.g. 55 Sidewalk border 56 Guitarist, slangily 58 Carlisle’s wife in “Twilight” 59 Sit-up relatives

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Across 1 Dark, to a poet 5 Tony who played a sitcom 17-Across employee 10 Sitters’ charges 14 Lee with frozen desserts 15 Barkley who served under 41-Across 16 “... thunder, lightning, __ rain?”: “Macbeth” 17 It arranges pickups 19 Modest dress 20 Like a crowd in awe 21 End-of-week exclamation 22 Vagrants 25 Emir 28 Mocedades hit whose title means “you are”

Down 1 Key to the left of F1 2 Sheepish reply? 3 Heavenly body 4 Cheese-topped snacks 5 Electricity generators 6 ___-Bits: cereal 7 Pro hoopster 8 “The Prisoner of __” 9 Vague quantity 10 Tiny fairy tale hero 11 Starting point 12 Cleaned (up) 13 Searches like a detection dog 18 Give the boot 22 Donkey syllable 23 Cinnabar or magnetite 24 Lugosi of “Dracula” 26 Having a lot of nerve 27 Chef Cat __ 29 Patriotic Olympics chant 33 Believer’s suffix 34 Gray hair disguiser 35 Place for a ring 37 Elitism 38 Fed. anti-discrimination org. 39 Biggers’s detective 42 54-Across pronoun 43 Pit goo 44 Acquiesce 45 Defoe title surname 46 Longtime Tiger Woods coach Butch __ 48 Astronaut Shepard 49 Chopped, as garlic 51 Afghan capital 52 Stand out in a field 53 Mattress giant 57 Sled dog command 59 Drillers’ org. 60 “I’ve been __!” 61 Important time 62 Surreptitious

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Today is a 9 -- A five-month phase of destruction, upheaval and rebuilding begins in general. Find an answer in a dream. Get philosophical. Inspire courage.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- New cards allow the game to shift. There are suddenly a variety of fresh options that weren’t available before. Enjoy your next move. Do a little victory dance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 - You begin a long period of expansion and career change. Imagine the unimaginable. Oh, the possibilities! Meditate for balance, and stick to practicalities.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -Today is an 8 -- Keep smiling ... your fans are watching. Team projects go well, and cash flow

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 7 -- You’ve grown a greater awareness of what you love and where you’re going. A

DELIVER!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- You feel like you’re on top again, but don’t throw money away. Things are stirred up around material resources and possessions, in general. Friends share stability. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 6 -- You’re gaining more freedom (and responsibility). A five-month phase of renewal around communications begins. Avoid the ego labyrinth, and listen to feedback.

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