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The UNI head football coach marked a career milestone Saturday as his team defeated the Marauders handily, throwing in some exceptional individual performances as well. < See PAGE 15 OPINION

Be an informed voter NISG Director of Governmental Relations shares resources for students in anticipation of Election Day, just 56 days away. < See PAGE 4

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Student of MLK discusses racism Staff Writer

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According to Julian Bond, civil rights activist and former student of Martin Luther King Jr., racism is not individual behavior and actions, but rather “a complex set of society actions.”

“There are two types of racism — active and passive,” Bond said at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 5.

“Active racism involves walking forward on a moving sidewalk. Passive racism behavior is standing still on a moving sidewalk, but the sidewalk carries you forward anyway unless he turns around and runs back faster than the sidewalk can carry him forward.”

Bond, who spoke as part of this year’s Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream, has

been an activist in civil rights, economic justice and peace movements since he was in college. The first president of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), he received the Civil Liberties Union Bill of Rights Award and holds 25 honorary degrees.

He has been named one of America’s top 200 leaders and is the author of the column Viewpoint.

According to Bond, he is also one of the only people in the United States, and the world, “who can honestly say that (he) was a student of ” Martin Luther King Jr. “You know how people say that I was a student of Dr. King? Dr. King taught only one class, only taught it one time, (and there were) only eight people in the class, and < See BOND, page 2

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Julian Bond, civil rights activist, speaks at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 5 as part of Reaching for Higher Ground.

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Iowa Writing Project receives $20,000 grant JONATHAN HAUSLER Staff Writer

Study abroad and see the world from a new perspective Columnist McKone touts the benefits of traveling outside the country – and one’s comfort zone. < See PAGE 4 CAMPUS LIFE

‘Branded’ offers nothing but the spectacle of disaster Film critic Alex Toft tried his best to find some sort of central plot line or meaning in “Branded.” Instead, he left the theater confused and unimpressed by... just about everything to do with the movie. < See PAGE 7

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Adam Scott and Rashida Jones, stars of the NBC show “Parks and Recreation,” discuss the importance of the upcoming election in Lang Auditorium on Sept. 8.

Rashida Jones, Adam Scott visit UNI to rally young voters KIRBY TJOSSEM Staff Writer

Rashida Jones and Adam Scott, stars of the NBC show “Parks and Recreation,” told University of Northern Iowa students that Iowa, as a swing state, is crucial in the upcoming presidential election.

“Iowa could really be the difference,” Scott said, who spoke in Lang Auditorium on Sept.

8. “It starts here and it could end here.”

In order to get college students excited

about voting and to emphasize the importance of voting, Jones and Scott made stops at UNI, Drake University, Iowa State University and University of Iowa on Sept. 8 and 9.

“There are issues that directly affect students,” Jones said at the UNI event, which was sponsored by Panthers for Obama.

Jones discussed tuition cost and loans; ObamaCare, which allows children to stay on their parents’ health insurance until the age < See ELECTION, page 13

The Iowa Writing Project (IWP) recently received a $20,000 grant from the National Writing Project to study teacher leadership in the core areas of school curriculum.

The yearlong study, which began on Aug. 7 with a two-day session, includes partnering 21 teachers with experienced IWP leaders.

The teachers and partners will meet quarterly throughout the school year and have a one-week session in June 2013. The group will also be working together online throughout the project.

IWP, which has been at the University of Northern Iowa since 2003, guides teachers in professional learning to grow their teaching and leadership abilities.

According to James Davis, the director of IWP, the teachers participating in the study are “spread across the state, from Council Bluffs to Des Moines, and even some in Cedar Rapids and Mount Pleasant.” < See IWP page 2

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SIAC changes to SIC FARIHA AFZAL Staff Writer

In order to minimize confusion and change acronyms, the Student Involvement and Activities Center (SIAC) recently changed its name to the Student Involvement Center, according to Mike Bobeldyk, associate director of Maucker Union.

Bobeldyk said the acronym was confusing for those who are not involved with the center. In addition, the

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I am one of the eight,” Bond said.

According to Tabatha Cruz, program director of the Center for Multicultural Education, the CME cosponsored this event with Reaching for Higher Ground.

Cruz said this year’s theme — “The Search for An American Dream” — “is difficult for everyone.”

“My parents’ dream may not be the same as mine — just as yours may be different from mine,” Cruz said. “But there seems to be an overall vision of what that dream looks like.”

Senior art history major Brittany Deal said she came to the event to educate herself.

“I am not as educated as I should … be about civil rights movements (and) about African American history in general, so going to these

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Emily Larson, a teacher at Southeast Polk Senior High School and a participant in the study, is very pleased with her experience so far.

“The Iowa Writing Project has inspired me to teach fearlessly, meaning set aside any idea I thought I was supposed to be as a teacher, and instead open up to the curious desires the students have about reading and writing and let that be the guiding light of the semester,” Larson said.

Kathy Graeve, a teacher at Ankeny High School, said the major way the writing project has impacted her is with “the time (she) spend(s) writing and sharing (her) writing and thinking with other teachers.”

“As I have reflected on my own writing and thinking through the project, I have gained greater knowledge of the craft of writing and the thinking that writing encourages and can better share and

name changed to reflect the fact that the center does not provide activities, but instead advises those who are doing the activities.

Underneath the Student Involvement Center are fraternities, sororities, the Northern Iowa Student Government and leadership and service programming, previously the Student Leadership Center.

The programming includes Volunteer Tuesdays, Stop and Serve and other initiatives.

events is really important to me because I feel like I need to start educating myself,” Deal said.

ChaValiér N. Sharps, a graduate student in psychology, said the event was “awesome.”

“He (Bond) is one of my greatest idols, so (I) am really excited right now. I am trying to contain it. His message was great — it’s one I am familiar with. He touched a lot of topics. For me, he could have gone even … deeper with it, but I understand the (time constraint).”

“I thought it was a great opportunity, for myself at least, to come and hear him speak,” said Bryant Dowd, a record analyst in the Office of Admissions. “Coming from an African-American background, the civil rights movements is always what we talk about during Black History Month, but the discussion just ends after that.”

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create that experience for the students in my classroom,” Graeve said.

“I strongly encourage all teachers in all disciplines to experience a writing project course to experience writing and sharing of writing,” continued Graeve.

Austin Hall, who teaches at Dowling Catholic High School, shared his experience with the project.

“As a result of the things I’ve learned as a member of the Iowa Writing Project, my classroom has become a place for students to experiment and try new approaches to writing without fear of being negatively judged,” Hall said.

“The idea that everyone has the capability of being a writer is one that has revolutionized my approach to teaching writing.”

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Phase I of Panther Village dedicated ALAN WILKINS Staff Writer

A dedication ceremony for Phase I of Panther Village, the newest residence hall on the University of Northern Iowa campus, occurred on Sept. 6.

“Today, we are dedicating more than just a building,” said Gloria Gibson, executive vice president and provost. “We are dedicating a community.”

Speakers at the ceremony included interim executive director of residence Carol Petersen, Iowa Board of Regents president Craig Lang, vice president of student affairs Terry Hogan, art professor Tom Stancliffe, Northern Iowa Student Government vice president KaLeigh White and Campbell Hall resident assistant Kelvin Robinson.

After the various speakers, refreshments and tours of the building were provided.

“QUILTING: LINKING THE LOCAL AND THE GLOBAL” Center for Energy and Environmental Education, Room 115 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

As part of Lifelong University, Marybeth Stalp, associate professor of sociology, will discuss quilting history, how American women practice quilting, recent global trends and the importance of creativity and leisure through the life course. The fee is $30.

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TONY KUSHNER: A CONVERSATION GBPAC 7 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner will be interviewed by Eric Lange, the head of UNI’s Department of Theatre. A Q-and-A with the audience will follow. This event is part of Reaching for Higher Ground.

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Lang spoke of the popularity of Panther Village, which currently houses 204 students in apartment-style dorms.

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Study abroad and see the world from a new perspective There comes a time in everyone’s life when you take a look back at the last five or 10 years when you reminisce.

When we take a trip down memory lane, we hope we will not find regrets; things we wished we had done when given the opportunity, but passed up at the time. In the case of college, many people’s biggest regret is not studying abroad.

Studying abroad is the pursuit of one’s education in another country. When deciding whether to enroll in a study abroad program, there are many factors to take into consideration.

Mark Salisbur y’s research in his article “We’re Muddying the Message on Study Abroad” reveals that financial, academic, attitudinal and contextual factors (such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status) contribute to a student’s intention to study overseas.

Some shy away from the opportunity, thinking that being in another country for an extended period of time will set them back in their studies, not allowing them to graduate on time. In reality, however, by simply planning your schedule in advance, it is

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easy to assure that the classes you take abroad will transfer back and replace your normal courses.

Other students fear that they may not be eligible to study abroad if they do not have a foreign language background. Here at the University of Northern Iowa, 90 percent of the programs are Englishbased. While some students do choose programs where they need to speak a foreign tongue to increase their language proficiency, it is not a requirement for all countries.

Finances hinder the ability to study abroad as well.

Yet, there are ways to make it affordable with countless scholarships and grants, and smart money management.

UNI tuition often applies to the programs abroad as well.

Though these are legitimate factors to take into consideration, I feel that the benefits outnumber the concerns by a landslide.

I will never forget my experience abroad and every-

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Be an informed voter As you read this, there are only 56 days until Election Day. Nov. 6 is your opportunity to exercise your rights and vote.

As I mentioned last time, this column is here to help students become aware of the things I am working on as the director of governmental relations. I have been working very hard with student organizations and the Northern Iowa Student Government to put together an event called VoterPalooza.

VoterPalooza is an event where students may register to vote, meet Iowa’s legislators and get involved on campus by meeting various student organizations.

VoterPalooza will take place on Lawther Field Sept. 20 from 4-7 p.m. The Brazilian 2wins and UNI Jazz Band Four will provide music, and NISG and UNI Catering will supply free food. I hope to see you there.

However, before you even register to vote, I want to take the time to answer some questions that you as students might have. You might ask, “How do I know who to vote for?” or “Am I a Republican, Democrat or other?”

These are not simple questions to answer, but I can give you helpful tips to make an educated decision.

The first step to being an informed voter is to determine which problems you are most concerned about and how you would like to see them resolved.

For example, how should the United States spend some of its money? Should we use more funds for education or national defense? Issues like abortion, the environment, freedom of speech and many others come into play in deciding who to vote for.

Sorting out information on candidates from websites, media, campaign ads and speeches is a challenge to citizens, especially students with their very busy schedules.

One way to simplify this task is to examine candidates’ previous roles in government, where they stand on certain policies and how they have resolved issues in the past.

Check out some nonpartisan websites like Project Vote Smart at www.vote-smart. org.

Deciding which candidate < See VOTER, page 5

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thing that I gained from one semester overseas. First and foremost, my eyes were opened to the world. From natural landscapes and historical sites, to cultural traditions and everyday life, studying abroad allows you to see and learn things that some will never experience, while at the same time giving you a different perspective on your own country.

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The Center for Global Education’s “Top Ten Reasons to Study Abroad” states that “traveling outside the country will show you how America affects and fits into all of humanity. From the vantage point of someone else’s culture you can truly see your own.”

Especially when traveling in a third-world country, you will realize that you may

have been taking things as important as clean water for granted.

Michelle Haugh, a junior business management and Spanish double major at UNI, also commented on this cultural experience.

“It exposed me to so many new things and increased my awareness of the differences < See STUDY ABROAD, page 5 MCT CAMPUS

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between Spain and the United States. Studying abroad made me want to travel more and continue learning of these interesting cultures,” Haught said.

Additionally, choosing to study abroad makes you more independent and aids in self-realization. Deciding to go off on your own in a completely different setting brings out your inner courage and potential. You will learn things about yourself and your ability to accomplish anything you set your mind to.

Living in a new environment outside your comfort zone will widen your horizons, forcing you to meet new people and make lasting connections, learn about a different culture and accept a life that you are not used to. You will be limitless.

Studying abroad is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity that many more of your fellow students are taking advantage of each year. According to the Institute of International Education, student participation in study abroad programs has increased by nearly 150

percent in the past 10 years.

Be a part of that statistic.

It is easy to get involved in a program and fall in love with a whole new world. The University of Northern Iowa offers a number of programs which vary in length, type and major. They will host an International Opportunities Fair on Wednesday, Sept.

19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballroom.

Students are welcome to come explore study, work, internship and volunteer opportunities abroad. The Study Abroad Office in Gilchrist Hall 28 also provides useful resources for anyone interested in going overseas.

Get out, see the world from a different perspective.

Most importantly, live without regrets. Studying abroad can change your life and it would be a shame to let that opportunity pass you by.

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VISIT THE INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR WHAT: Opportunities to study, intern, work and volunteer opportunities abroad.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Maucker ballroom

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to vote for can be very difficult. However, there are many ways to decide. You can consult your parents, professors or online sources, but making a good decision based on your own preferences is key.

Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, Green Party or other, it is your duty to get out and vote. The secondworst thing you can do is not vote this November, but the worst thing you can do is make an uneducated or unexamined decision about your vote.

Let’s show the nation that young people can be engaged and educated voters this election. If you need a voter registration form, come to VoterPalooza or visit the NISG office. I am always willing to assist you.

And as always, GO Panthers!

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Yowler is organizing VoterPalooza on the UNI campus and is encouraging students to attend and register to vote.

campus or even just politics, email me at yowlerj@uni.edu or check out the NISG website for more help at http:// www.uni.edu/studentorgs/ nisg/advocacy.

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To be or not to be: financial literacy is vitally important

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hy does financial literacy matter? Why is it necessary to learn about this boring financial stuff ? Isn’t it easier to just pay somebody to handle these complicated issues?

Why does it really matter whether you understand how credit cards work, why to take out a loan to buy a car or a home, smart investing vs. dumb investing or what type of death insurance, if any, is right for you? Take a seat and let’s try to answer these very important questions.

Money is interconnected with many parts of our lives. Staying illiterate on money matters can have deadly ramifications that will leach over and infect your relationships with family, friends and your job.

Becoming financially literate is not about getting rich. At the end of the day, money is just currency that we use to barter our way through life (handing over $20 is easier than carrying around pigs to hand out when we need something).

Becoming financially literate can change the course of your relationships, your career and yes, your life!

“Why?” is not the question you should be asking. “Why not?” should be the real question. Why not you? Why can’t you live a financially free life that involves enough money and plenty of fun and enjoyment? The short answer is quite simple. There is nothing holding you back but you.

Financial literacy does not care what color you are. It does not care what religion you follow. It does not care if you are old or young, pretty or plain, big or

small, etc. Financial literacy doesn’t care if you have multiple college degrees or if you barely made it through high school.

Financial literacy is an equal opportunity employer that can help anyone who is willing to help themselves. Are you willing?

Shakespeare had it right; he just had the wrong topic (death). To be or not to be is the question I want you to ask yourself regarding financial literacy.

What will financial literacy get you?

Financial literacy can provide you a wealth of knowledge that not only helps you, but also helps your family for generations to come.

Yes, I am talking about a legacy of financial literacy. Do you think it is wise to send your children into the world financially illiterate?

Of course, the answer to that ridiculous question is no, and yet that is exactly what is happening throughout much of America today. We are taking our baby seals and throwing them out into the ocean to play with the sharks.

How do you think that is going to turn out?

So where does a person start?

Financial literacy starts with your willingness to change, learn and grow. Are you ready?

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LoanLook offers easy look at financial aid JONATHAN HAUSLER Staff Writer

In the world of financial problems, LoanLook may be a service for the loan-illiterate.

LoanLook is a newer website that lets college students view their federal and private loans and grants all in one place.

On the LoanLook website, they state that after using the site, “students and their families will be able to achieve their immediate higher education goals without sacrificing their financial futures.” Users purportedly will be able to view all their federal loans and grants alongside any private loans they may have.

Besides being able to view all outstanding loans, LoanLook also provides advice on what the best option

is. The site will show you budgeting tips and even troubleshooting resolutions if you still have questions.

Tim Bakula, associate director of financial aid at the University of Northern Iowa, analyzed LoanLook and gave some advice regarding the website.

“I wouldn’t suggest any student provide their federal PIN to a third party (as is requested by LoanLook),” Bakula said.

Bakula also had concerns about the process of LoanLook.

“I didn’t quite see any reference to having the ability to track both federal and private borrowing for a student,” he added.

Bakula suggested two alternative websites for stu-

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dents that can be trusted.

NSLDS.ed.gov shows you all your outstanding loans and the total amount of money you still owe. It also shows you all the grants you have received.

Studentloans.gov is another option that includes financial awareness counseling, which Bakula said “allows for students to learn more specifics regarding multiple levels of personal finance beyond student loans.”

Although LoanLook isn’t a government website, it is free to register and available to all UNI students. To register, users should make sure to have all their loan information nearby.

Check out www.loanlook. com to register and get more information.

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Max von Sydow appears at the 84th Annual Acadamy Awards in February 2012. Sydow plays a marketing guru in “Branded,” currently in theaters.

‘Branded’ offers nothing but the spectacle of disaster ALEX TOFT Staff Writer

“Branded” is a movie that is as hard to find as it is amateurish, nonsensical and bizarre. I could only find one theatre in Omaha that had the guts (or maybe just the theatre space) to show it. That “Branded” snuck its way in the theater at all is a sure sign that the summer movie season is limping

to its close. But for those of you whose curiosity has been piqued by the trailer featuring strange, amorphous monsters and high-tension editing, I wish to warn you right now: “Branded” is an amateurlyedited, poorly-conceived and confusing film with shoddy acting, terrible dialogue and a message that looks like the < See BRANDED, page 13

On Friday night, Robert Washut hosted a concert featuring jazz artists from the University of Northern Iowa and several guest artists from surrounding areas. Washut, a professor of music at UNI, carefully put together the program and said he had a good variety.

Guest artists Mark Urness and Dane Richeson, both professors at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., joined the UNI faculty on stage. Richeson, drummer and professor of percussion, has been involved in jazz music for more than 40 years.

“I love the spontaneity and the intimacy of sharing music with colleagues on stage. It’s a lovefest on stage when the music is good,” Richeson said.

Urness, associate professor of music, played the stand-up bass in every piece performed on Friday night.

“I enjoyed the diversity of the program. Washut programmed lots of different jazz styles,” Urness commented.

Sean Veeder, a 21-year-old music and history major from Waterloo, Iowa, plays guitar in Jazz II under Washut and came to the performance on Friday night. “(The) drummer was sick.

He completely knew his instrument to an incredible extent. Also, the set was great as far as variety, while also having unity.”

The other UNI faculty members involved in Friday’s performance were Chris Merz, saxophones; Bob Dunn, guitar; Chris Buckholz,

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trombone; Randy Grabowski, trumpet; and Frederick Halgedahl, text reader. With the program totaling about 10 songs, a new performer came out for every song and the size of the musical group grew as the show progressed.

The final piece, entitled “Mannahatta,” was composed

by Washut. This piece was an arrangement of music set to the words of Walt Whitman’s poem “Mannahahtta.”

Halgedahl spoke the words over the music and the audience followed along in the program.

Kevin Whiteman, a 22-year-old music education

major from Dubuque, Iowa, is a student of Halgedahl’s.

Whiteman particularly enjoyed the Whitman piece.

“Oh my goodness.

Rhythmically, voice and music (were) very effective. All in all, very tasteful.”

Washut preceded the performance of “Mannahatta” with an explanation as to what the audience should expect.

Washut explained that it was a tribute to Whitman and the intention of the piece was to be a collaborative celebration between various colleges. “(The Whitman piece) was very fun and came together well. A good combination of classical and improvised elements,” said Washut.

Grabowski, the featured trumpet artist from Friday’s performance, will be hosting a solo concert on Tuesday, Sept.

11 at 7:30 p.m. in Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall.

DON’T MISS THE NEXT MUSICAL PERFORMANCE! Find all of the School of Music’s events on their calendar at www.uni.edu/music/events.

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Distinguished Awards Celebration honors alumni BRIAN FREESE Staff Writer

The University of Northern Iowa honored alumni and friends of the university at a Distinguished Awards Celebration Saturday.

The annual event is put on by the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation and was held in the Commons ballroom.

Many long-time supporters of the university attended, including Carl Wehner (B.A. ‘51, M.A. ‘59) who “... was the first one to teach any computer-related courses at UNI back in 1965.”

This year’s recipients of the Heritage Honours Awards, an Alumni Association award,

included Mildred Wood (B.A. ‘56, M.A. ‘62), for outstanding achievements in her field of study; Sandy Stevens (B.A. ‘62), for commitment to service to both UNI and the community at large; Jason Kilborn (B.A. ‘94), for professional success early in his career combined with support of the university; and Ed Gallagher, honorary alumnus.

The President’s Philanthropy Awards, awarded by the UNI Foundation, were given to Gary (B.A. ‘62) and Myrna (B.A. ‘63) Floyd for a scholarship endowment, along with other financial contributions; John Deere Inc., for grants to the university involving construction and academics; Carl and

Wanda (B.A. ‘52, M.A. ‘66) Wehner, for their service and undergraduate scholarship endowments; and Michael (B.A. ‘92) and Jacqueline (B.A. ‘93) Mrosko, for their scholarship for the study abroad program along with accounting- and education-related endowments.

According to Bill Calhoun, the president of the UNI Foundation, choosing the honorees “...is a hard decision. We have many nominees.”

He added, “We want to make sure that the achievements and success they’ve had hasn’t just been in business. We have about 105,000 graduates. To get back to how difficult this is, we have to pick four alumni to honor each year.”

VOLUNTEER

Busy students can take five to ‘Stop and Serve’ ALAN WILKINS Staff Writer

Have you ever wanted to volunteer but couldn’t find the time? A new volunteer program known as “Stop and Serve” makes it easier for students who don’t have much free time to volunteer and serve their community.

Stop and Serve is a program consisting of a series of events that allow students to volunteer as little as five minutes of their time towards small projects that benefit both Iowans and the nation.

This past Wednesday, Stop and Serve volunteers had a table set up outside the Maucker Union alongside other student organizations that took part in the Student Organization Fair.

Kaydee Vraspier, a junior

Spanish and social work double major, was at the table.

“If students want to feel like they made a small difference in someone’s life by just taking five minutes out of their day, it’s a really easy (way) for them to stop and give back,” Vraspier said.

Stop and Serve volunteers have made snack bags for a food bank to give to less fortunate children in the community and made blankets for babies of expectant or new mothers who are at or below the poverty level, among other projects.

Events for Stop and Serve will occur twice a month on Wednesdays either just outside or inside Maucker Union depending on the weather.

For more information visit http://www.uni.edu/siac/ stopandserve.html

career fair guide

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Career Fair Tips Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

Senior+

Purpose

Speak with organizations about what they do and careers people have with them. Ask if your major would be valued by the organization.

Start seeking out internship possibilities and build a professional network. Find out what makes people in your major standout.

Find an internship.

Get a full-time job.

Prep

Review attendee list, find 3-5 organizations you would like to speak with. Bring a resume only if you are trying to be hired.

Identify 5-7 organizations are interested in and find a) What they do, b) Who hire, c) Current jobs they posted.

Revisit the 5-7 companies from last year and then add another 5-7 for a total of about fifteen.

Network aggressively for experience.

Speak with the company you interned with. Then, revisit the fifteen companies you already know and add your handpicked favorites for this year.

Dress

Men: Polo & Khaki Women: Semi-dress

Men: Dress shirt/slacks Women: Blouse with Skirt/Slacks

Men: Tie and slacks Women: Blouse with Skirt/Slacks

Men: Suit Women: Suit

Bring

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Resumes (10 copies) Padfolio

Resumes (20 copies) Padfolio

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1) I am majoring in ____, what part of your organization may I use my major?

2) Does your organization offer internships or leadership programs?

3) What tips would you have for me as a freshman that would make me a targeted candidate as a senior?

1) Can you tell me about projects that interns work on?

2) Does your internship or leadership program match the candidate with a mentor?

3) I am willing to relocate, which of your offices has the greatest hiring need?

1) Last year you and I spoke about ____ internship program.

I am interested in learning more about this program. Can you share with me what you are planning for the interns this summer?

2) Out of your internship pool from last year, how many were offered full-time jobs and what made those interns stand out?

3) What is the best way to apply and/or contact your organization?

1) From my internship last summer I had an opportunity to ____, I would like to continue doing this. Can you speak with me about your openings in this area.

2) I have been speaking with you for three years now about the openings in _____, can you share with me what it would take to get an interview for that job?

3) I am really interested in your company, but the work I would like to do is in your Minneapolis office. Who can I speak with about interviewing with Minneapolis?

Tips

Be confident, strike up conversations. Leave your friends engage employers 1:1.

Look the part - be ready to have a conversation about things not related to internships / majors.

When greeting the recruiter, use their name and remind them you spoke with them previously.

You have the experience, now think of the recruiters as partners in helping you get hired.

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After the handshake: acing the interview KARI BRAUMANN Executive Editor

Students will have the opportunity to meet with more than 150 employers at the University of Northern Iowa fall 2012 career fair, but meeting with recruiters is only the beginning.

Matt Nuese, associate director of Career Services, recommends that everyone from freshmen to job-seeking alumni attend the career fair to get themselves out there.

Freshmen and sophomores may not be actively seeking job interviews or internships this time around, but Nuese said it pays to make contacts and get information now.

“I always tell students to try and be prepared as possible and let the conversation go the direction the employer wanted to take it,” Nuese said.

Younger students have the chance to discuss where they will fit in with each company.

In addition, underclassmen can comfortably ask recruiters to share what would need to do before they are seniors to secure a job with these companies.

To help dispel the misconception that recruiters only want to talk to juniors and seniors, Nuese is encouraging employers to put out “Freshman-Friendly” signs at their booths. These signs indicate that recruiters want

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A student talks to Tara Christensen (left), the recruiting director for Mass Mutual, at the 2011 fall career fair in the McLeod Center. The 2012 fall career fair will feature more than 150 employers and organizations.

to, and are willing to, talk to freshmen.

When they attend as juniors or seniors, students who braved the Career Fair as freshmen will see some perks, Nuese said.

“The recruiters remember who they meet with, and so they’ll always go to people they know,” he explained.

Juniors and seniors who are looking to nail down a job or internship will need to be a bit more focused at the fair. At this point, upperclassmen should know what they

are looking for, and do some cursory research on the companies they approach, too.

“A quick Google search would give them enough background to have an intelligible conversation,” Nuese said.

If students are particularly interested in a few select organizations, Nuese suggests they do some deeper research, consult alumni who work at the companies and ask Career Services. Members of the department meet with hundreds of companies and may

know what a recruiter is like or whether a student would fit in within that particular environment.

Once a student has landed that first interview, preparation is key. Nuese recommends finding the job description, highlighting all the verbs, and thinking about times at work (or, secondarily, school) when you fulfilled that action in some way.

“If you go in there with … all the verbs they have highlighted, you know what the company does and you’ve

thought through your own résumé, your experiences – you’ll always do well,” Nuese said.

Phone interviews “are like an open-book test. They’re easier because you have all your notes in front of you, but they are more challenging questions, often,” Nuese said. These interviews tend to be only 15-30 minutes in length, but can be challenging because of the lack of nonverbal feedback from interviewers.

It can also be easy to misinterpret questions asked over the phone, and “you will often answer the wrong question” if you don’t listen carefully, Nuese said.

Finally, in all-day interviews on a company’s campus, job-seekers can get worn down.

“This is challenging only because it gets to be exhausting to be on stage for four hours. And that’s the great challenge. You have to make sure you’re always keeping that filter on and promoting yourself,” Nuese cautioned.

In any situation, students should be professional and polished but also be themselves, according to Nuese.

“The one thing I see a lot of students doing is they try to make it almost like it’s a speech as opposed to a conversation,” he said.

visit the UNI career services website for a full listing of organizations at the fair: www.uni.edu/ careerservices/events

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Dress to impress, before and after landing the job KARI BRAUMANN Executive Editor

When it comes to business attire, the simplest comparison Steve Volz of Palace Clothiers can think of is two boxes of macaroni from the grocery store.

“Take a look at these two boxes,” Volz, president and CEO of Palace Clothiers, said. He placed them side by side on his desk. One was battered and crushed, nearly falling apart, with “return to vendor” tape on it. The other was untouched, with no scuffs or dents in its cardboard lines.

“Which one are you going to buy? … Presentation is everything,” he said, raising his eyebrows. “And that’s what I tell people.”

Younger college students who are just entering the professional world have been “cradled in the loving hands of academia,” Volz said, where the emphasis is not on appearance but on qualities such as intellect. When one departs for the job market, “presentation and packing” become more important.

One mistake young job seekers can make is not dressing up enough, according to Volz.

“Very rarely will you actually offend somebody by being too dressed up,” Volz said.

He recommends that men wear at least a dress shirt and tie even to networking-style events such as the Career Fair.

Women may wear a blouse and skirt or pants with an appropriate jacket. He said that being so dressed up shows others “you’re the expert” and gives you more credibility.

When pairing a dress shirt with slacks or khakis, color can be essential. Khaki is a fairly neutral color and can be worn with a variety of colors, but not very bold and bright colors. Volz also recommends avoiding pink, which is a “soft, gentle color” not suited for a job-seeker.

Though black pairs with most anything, Volz says black is “not a good color for interviews.” Black clothing indicates a person of authority, and appearing as though you have more authority than an interviewer could be a turnoff. Gray or navy blue is more suitable, Volz explained.

Appearance may not be everything, Volz said, but in this economy it could mean the difference between getting a job and missing the opportunity. He gestured at the macaroni boxes.

“It’s all the same inside.

The contents (of the dented box) have not been compromised... but the packaging is important,” he said.

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Career Fair & Interview days

Career Fair Interview day Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Maucker Union Ballroom McLeod Center (Interviews are scheduled during the Career Fair on Monday.)

UNI Career Services 102 Gilchrist • 319-273-6857 • Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

w w w. u n i . e d u / c a r e e r s e r v i c e s Visit the website for a complete list of participating organizations.

CareerCat is on the prowl for jobs and internships www.uni.edu/careerservices/careercat

n all students are welcome! n Investigate job and internship opportunities n 20+ employers will register students for interviews on Tuesday, Sept. 20 n 140+ organizations, graduate and professional schools will be represented

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YOUR STYLE AND BEAUTY TUTOR We have our first question from a UNI student this week and it’s a good one!

I bought some cute colored shorts recently that weren’t too short but were on the line for my taste. However, after going through the wash a couple times, they’re definitely too short to wear alone to class. Is there any way I can salvage them? For instance, is it too tacky to wear tights underneath them? Any other suggestions?

Signed, Who Wears Short Shorts Dear Who Wears Short Shorts, “Tacky” or not, I love the idea of short, bright colored shorts with tights underneath – especially if the tights are in a highly contrasting color. Wear them with a simple tee shirt and tuck the tights into ankle boots for a quirky-cool feel, or with a flowy blouse and flats for a more retro prettiness.

If you’re the crafty type, a simple alteration could help turn your short shorts into chic shorts in short order. Pick up some fabric glue if you aren’t able to sew and some strips of patterned fabric – I suggest bright colored checks or plaid. Then sew or glue the fabric into a kind of extension to your shorts.

Start by gluing or sewing the fabric to the inside lining of your shorts at least an inch up, pull it down to twice the length you want the actual end of the shorts to be and then

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film was meant as a satire and hastily re-edited into an action film when producers looked at the jumbled mess they made and collectively sighed, “Oh, crap.”

“Branded” is the story of Misha Galkin (Ed Stoppard), a Russian historian who was struck by lightning as a child and discovers he has a gift for advertising after he tricks the Russian Mafia into burning down his boss’ vodka kiosk.

Then, he is discovered by an American investor who may or may not be a spy (Jeffrey Tambor) and becomes an executive in a Russian advertising firm during the post-communism business boom after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Meanwhile, Max von Sydow is in cahoots with the fast food industry, orchestrating a plot from a private island to make fat sexy again. Ed Stoppard bludgeons a cow to death. Then he sees fish monsters reminiscent of tropical fish and thinly veiled ripoffs of corporate brands and talks to a hamburger. I died a little inside.

I think I have the major

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UNI students wait to hear Rashida Jones and Adam Scott, stars of the NBC show “Parks and Recreation,” talk in Lang Auditorium on Sept. 8.

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of 26; and women’s health issues.

While the voter turnout among college-age individuals in Iowa was higher than in most states in 2008, the 49 percent turnout is a number Jones and Scott believe can and should increase.

“It’s easy to be cynical about politics. It’s also easy to snap out of that real quick,” Scott said, after mentioning the goals of President Barack Obama’s opponent, Mitt Romney.

Scott said he was pleased to see so many faces in the auditorium.

“I’m not leaving cynical tonight,” Scott said.

double-up the fabric onto itself at the edge of the actual bottom of the shorts and glue.

It’ll look as though the pattern is the lining of your shorts and that they are cuffed at whatever length you choose. Add a small bit of the pattern to the insides of the pockets if you wish to add to the lining look.

If your attempts should fail and you just aren’t feeling the shorts anymore, get some friends together and host a clothing-swap party. These consist of all the attendees bringing something fabulous from their wardrobe that doesn’t fit anymore or that just isn’t them and exchanging it with others who can better appreciate it.

Your style problem could be the solution to someone else’s, and you may find a great new piece in the process. Have fun and look great!

through-line nailed down, but that’s one of the major sins of this movie: I just can’t be sure.

Directors Jamie Bradshaw and Aleksandr Dulerayn heap subplot upon subplot without resolution. They double back to include key scenes necessary to understand how the plot is unfolding.

Sometimes they forget altogether and have to use a voice-over to explain exactly what’s going on. At one point, they have Ed Stoppard do a Google search to explain a ritualistic cow sacrifice he performed in the previous scene. God told him to perform the sacrifice. Or a voice in his head did. Or a star cow.

Whatever.

The dialogue is no help in making sense of the bizarre logic of the film either.

Characters have a habit of saying things that have no bearing on what’s going on in the scene. They ask questions and then answer themselves with the same sentence formed into a declaration: “Do you think I’m going to eat you? I’m not going to eat you!” “Do you think you’re a Buddhist? You’re not a Buddhist!”

The only explanation I can fathom for such a blatant lack

of plot logic and focus is that “Branded” was never meant to be this film. So much of this film is atonal and illogical that the only way I can see this being the finished product is that “Branded” was supposed to be another movie entirely.

I think the movie was meant to be a satire on the effects of advertising on our lives, but when the producers saw what they had created, they panicked at how unfunny the movie was and decided to package it into an action film.

I don’t see any other way a star cow and brand monsters and secret cabals of fast food companies could co-exist in the same universe. But what we end up with is an inexplicable action movie with no action that’s only funny when it’s trying to impress upon the viewer just how bad advertising is for humanity’s mental wellbeing.

So by all means, save your mental wellbeing and only see “Branded” if you enjoy watching cinematic train wrecks unfold. This is a film that will only live on in the chronicles of the spectacularly bad, the “Mystery Science Theatres 3000”s of the future.

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The University of Northern Iowa Sorority Life and Panhellenic Council would like to welcome these 90 women into the Greek community!

Kelli Alexander Katelyn Baum Sarah Becker Emily Beisel Jessie Benson Jenna Berger Melia Beschta MacKenzie Bloem Ali Bogdan Christen Brodbeck Paige Buns Katherine Burns Sam Byrnes Lenora Caruso Erika Conner Whitney Cook Betsy Davis Grace DeWitt Olivia Deutmeyer Amber Dullard Teal Erhardt Lex Farrell Cassie Fettkether Breanna Flater Claudia Gonzalez Emily Graham Danielle Grasso Emily Greiner Zoey Grimm Lauren Gryzik

Abi Herold Sara Hock Emily Hodges Claire Holt Mallory Horner Taylor Julander Rae Kahler Aubrey Kaney Kara Keigan Kelsie Kenneback Alicia King Bridget Koenigsfeld Jessie Koester Shae Kwapil Mary Pat Lawler Emily Lynch Amannda Main Alyssa Meeker Mercede Miller Ebony Nelson Katie Nelson Kristi Newhall Lannon Noble Stephanie Nurre Jen Nutt Taylor Ort Sierra Perkins Leslie Peyton Ashley Piper Kylee Pyle Taylor Reed

Kaitlyn Reilly Nikki Rischer Cheyene Robertson Jill Rokosz Sarah Rowland Anna Ryder Emma Schmickley Morgan Schrodt Kate Schulz Lauren Schumacher Jessie Schwarz Kenz Seckman Sam Smart Lindsay Steen Ally Sweeney Alyssa Theisen Molly Thuente Kayla Venuto Brianna Vermeer Kaydee Vraspier Amber Wahlert Taylor Welden Lauren Welser Alyssa Werbach Kaiti Wilson-­‐ Arcand Carly Wolf Brittany Wright Haley Young Carey Zwaschka

Congratulations to Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, and Gamma Phi Beta for hosting the most successful recruitment UNI has ever had!

BRAD EILERS SPORTS EDITOR EILERSB@UNI.EDU

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Farley picks up 100th win as UNI rolls CSU

VOLLEYBALL

FOOTBALL

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UNI senior Amy Braun has recorded 57 kills and 60 digs in the past four games.

Panthers fall to Iowa State and Michigan over weekend MAT MEYER Sports Writer

The No. 25-ranked University of Northern Iowa Panthers continued their difficult start to the volleyball season when they were defeated by No. 18-ranked Iowa State University in Ames last Wednesday. The intra-state rivalry saw the Panthers falling 3-1 by scores of 18-25, 25-23, 14-25 and 25-27.

Amy Braun had a solid all-around game with 14 kills and 15 digs on the defensive end. Molly Turke recorded 42 assists for the Panthers in the loss.

UNI came out ready to play at the beginning of the first set, jumping out to an early 7-3 lead. However, a 5-1 run sparked the Cyclones, giving them the momentum to build an 18-12 lead over the Panthers. The run was enough to hold UNI off as ISU cruised to a 25-18 victory in the first set.

UNI’s defense kept the Cyclones in check to start the second set, helping the

Panthers build a 19-11 lead.

ISU fought back to within one point at 22-21, but UNI held on for a hard -ought 25-23 victory in the second set.

After dropping the third set 25-14, the Panthers tried to come back in the fourth set to force an additional period.

However, it was not meant to be as the Cyclones took a 27-25 nail biter, sending UNI home with a 3-1 loss.

Following the loss to Iowa State, UNI traveled to Milwaukee, Wis., over the weekend to compete in the Ambassador Hotel Golden Eagle Classic. The Panthers swept Wake Forest University in their first game of the tournament on Saturday 25-16, 25-18 and 25-16.

Braun led the offense with 12 kills and Turke recorded 35 assists. Candice Burke sparked the defense with her 17 digs.

After a solid start by both teams in the first set, the Panthers were eventually able to build a big lead and took < See VOLLEYBALL, page 16

UPCOMING UNI ATHLETIC EVENTS Sept. 11 - Volleyball vs. Northern Illinois, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14 - Volleyball @ Bradley, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14 - Tennis @ Minnesota Gopher Invitational, TBD Sept. 14 - Soccer vs. North Dakota State, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15 - Football @ Iowa, 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 15 - Volleyball @ Long Beach State (Peoria, Ill.), 1 p.m.

Sept. 15 - Volleyball @ Arkansas State (Peoria, Ill.), 5:30 p.m.

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The UNI defense stifled the Central State offense, holding the Marauders to just 109 total yards of offense and no touchdowns. The Marauders committed six turnovers in a 59-0 loss to the Panthers.

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The No. 8-ranked University of Northern Iowa football team had no trouble with their opponent Saturday evening, winning in convincing fashion against Central State University, a Division-II school, 59-0. The victory marked career win number 100 for UNI head coach Mark Farley.

“It never hit home and it probably hasn’t (yet),” said Farley of his milestone achievement.

Although the Panthers (1-1) won handily, the game started with some uncertainty when the Marauders’ Devyn Bozman recovered a 24-yard onside kick by Gracewell Mahbena to open the game.

“It kind of threw a wrench in the plan a little bit when they made that first play. You didn’t know what else they had in store to try to win this game,” said Farley. “You were trying to anticipate trickery, but they never really came back to anything else.”

The Panthers forced a three-and-out during their first defensive series and never looked

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UNI redshirt freshman quarterback Sawyer Kollmorgen threw his first touchdown in the UNI-Dome when he connected with sophomore receiver Brett LeMaster for 65 yards on the fourth play of the Panthers’ opening drive.

Kollmorgen also led the Panthers on a sevenplay, 90-yard scoring drive after a spectacular diving interception from senior safety Wilmot Wellington at the Central State 10-yard line.

The final touchdown of the first quarter came on a UNI 16-yard interception return from former running back, now linebacker, Zach Cutkomp.

“I played three years at running back and couldn’t even come close to getting a touchdown. When I came over to defense it just kind of was donated to me,” said Cutkomp of < See FOOTBALL, page 16

SOCCER

UNI women drop 1-0 contest to CSU ALEX MILLER Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team lost to Charleston Southern University 1-0 this past Friday in Charleston, S.C. The Panthers (3-5) fell behind to the Buccaneers (2-2) in the fourth minute and failed to recover from the quick strike.

Shortly after CSU took their 1-0 lead, the game was delayed for 30 minutes due to

lightning. Despite the delay, UNI was already playing with a chip on their shoulder and being down one goal didn’t help. For the next 40 minutes of play, UNI didn’t let up, outshooting their opponents 11 to four in the remainder of the half.

Although the Panthers outshot the Buccaneers, CSU refused to let their one-goal lead slip away. Fighting hard for the last 45 minutes of play, the Panthers outshot the

Bucs seven to three in the second half. With 18 total shots throughout the game for UNI and just seven for Charleston Southern, the Panthers looked like they were the team to beat but were ultimately bested by the early goal.

When it came to taking shots for the Panthers, Maddie Welch, Kiki McClellan, Charlotte Jones, Caitlyn Fuller, Sarah McHugh, Grace < See SOCCER, page 16

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UNI senior running back Carlos Anderson (1) rushed for 68 yards on Saturday, pushing him over 2,000 rushing yards in his career.

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Shelby Kintzel (15) and the UNI volleyball team will host Northern Illinois University on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the McLeod Center for their home opener.

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UNI redshirt freshman quarterback Sawyer Kollmorgen (17) went 11-for-18 for 229 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions against Central State.

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his first career touchdown.

After one quarter of play, UNI held a 24-0 advantage.

Kollmorgen’s third and final touchdown pass was an 11-yard completion to sophomore receiver Chad Owens with 4:46 left in the first half. Redshirt freshman running back Austin Ebertowski scored his first career touchdown on a 1-yard run with 2:43 left in the half. This put UNI in front 38-0 heading into the locker room. UNI’s reserves played a majority of the second half, extending the lead and bringing home a 59-0 victory.

UNI finished the game with 471 total yards of offense, with 311 coming through the air from Kollmorgen, Jared Lanpher and Stephen Kaiser.

The Panthers accumulated 160 yards on the ground, with 68 of those yards coming from senior running back Carlos Anderson, who eclipsed the 2,000-yard mark for his career.

The UNI defense forced four interceptions and two fumbles on the day while allowing just 109 total yards from Central State.

The Panthers travel to Iowa City next weekend to take on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium.

“I think people in this state, the people in our school and our town are going to be looking forward to this game,” said Anderson. “We are sure looking forward to it and it should be a good one.”

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the set, 25-16.

The Panthers continued to play well in the second set, taking an early 5-1 lead. UNI never trailed from there, taking a 25-18 victory in the second set.

After the intermission, UNI came out trying to complete the sweep. The Panthers went on a critical 5-0 run early on to take an 11-5 lead.

UNI had no troubles from there and got the sweep with a 25-19 victory.

UNI’s second match of the Golden Eagle Classic was against the No. 23-ranked University of Michigan Wolverines on Saturday evening. UNI fought hard but fell 3-1 in the match as Michigan won with scores of 16-25,

25-23, 17-25 and 25-27.

Braun had another big game as the Panthers fought in yet another ranked match.

She recorded 17 kills and 18 digs while Lehman and Krista DeGeest each tallied 12 kills.

Michigan looked good early in the first set and was able to keep a large lead over the Panthers from start to finish, winning by a score of 25-16.

The second set was very different from the first, as UNI went on an early 9-0 run to make the score 14-4.

However, Michigan fought back to eventually tie the set at 23-23. A kill by DeGeest sealed a second set victory for the Panthers with a final score of 25-23.

After losing the third set 25-17, the Panthers once again tried to avoid a loss and

force a fifth set in the match.

However, Michigan went on a 7-2 run to take a 17-12 lead and there was little hope for UNI. The Panthers fought back to take a 25-24 lead but could not score again, as the Wolverines took the set by a score of 27-25 and the match 3-1.

The Panthers defeated the Marquette University Golden Eagles 3-2 Sunday afternoon to finish the tournament 2-1.

UNI won by scores of 19-25, 25-23, 17-25, 25-21 and 17-15.

UNI returns to action Tuesday night when they host Northern Illinois University in their home opener at 7 p.m. in the McLeod Center.

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UNI junior goalie Erin Zaideman (1) recorded three saves against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, however, the Panthers lost 1-0.

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Schield, Melissa Hagan, Kelsey Dolder and Ashley Capone all attempted at least one shot.

Welch, Fuller, McHugh, Schield, Hagan and Capone managed to get at least one of their attempts on frame.

Goalkeeper Erin Zaideman had three saves in the game for the Panthers while Charleston

Southern’s keeper, Caitlin Cody, had seven saves for the Buccaneers. UNI also took six corner kicks compared to CSU’s two.

The Panthers will be back in action Sept.

14 at home against North Dakota State University. The game is slated to start at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Complex in Waterloo.

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