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Iowa’s Jared Ganschow pulls through at the end of the race to beat Minnesota in the men’s 4x400-meter relay during the Musco Twilight Invitational at Cretzmeyer Track on May 2. Iowa placed first in the event with a time of 3:10.66, just ahead of Minnesota’s time of 3:10.80. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)
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• Sprinters Elexis Guster and Brendan Thompson missed the meet. No women’s relays competed. • “This time of the year, it’s just more rest,” Director of Track and Field Joey Woody said. Turn to pages 12 and 9 for coverage.
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The Johnson County Crisis Center’s 24-hour Crisis Line and Crisis Chat contacts are climbing to their highest numbers yet.
Dave Romano is pedaling 3,200 miles across the country to raise awareness about mental health and illnesses for college students.
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The Johnson County Crisis Center has seen an increase in both 24-hour Crisis Line and Crisis Chat contacts this year. Three-quarters into fiscal 2015, the number of calls to the Johnson County Crisis Center’s 24-hour Crisis Line had reached almost 9,200, according to the center’s data. In fiscal 2014, there were 9,700 calls. Also in fiscal 2015, volunteers responded to approximately 3,500 online Crisis Chat conversations; there were 2,600 in fiscal 2014, according to center records. Around 100 active volunteers work in the crisis-intervention pro-
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gram. The Crisis Center would like to train more this summer. “It’s not a volunteer opportunity for everybody, but it’s definitely one for the best in Iowa City,” Crisis Intervention Coordinator Beau Pinkham said. The Crisis Center has Cochran opened up service director two additional hotlines in the past few months, including a youth suicide hotline and the Iowa Help Line. Pinkham said this is in addition to the center’s two central crisis lines and a domestic-abuse hotline it
helps run at night. He said he attributes the increase to the public’s better awareness of mental-health problems as well as people spreading the word about these types of services. “We’re making a great impact nationwide breaking down mental-health stigma,” he said. University of Iowa Counseling Service Director Sam Cochran said the Crisis Center’s 24-hour hotline and online chats are an invaluable resource for his service, especially as students come forward with more serious concerns. He said he’s given out the center’s number and online chat information to students who he thought SEE CRISIS, 3
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Starting April 2, Dave Romano biked 2,000 miles from San Francisco to Iowa City — and he isn’t done yet. Romano is a speaker for the national nonprofit Active Minds, which raises awareness about mental health and illnesses for college students, and on May 1, he spoke at the University of Iowa. When he arrives at Washington, D.C., on May 13, he will have ridden 3,200 miles through mountains, desert, canyons, and plains — all in the name of mental health. According to the 2014 American Freshman Survey, 9.5 percent of college freshmen are depressed,
a significant increase from the 6.1 percent reported in 2009. For the past four years, Romano has traveled around the country to various college campuses, talking to students and sharing the story of his struggle with depression and the Romano prejudices speaker surrounding it. “I’m there for one or two days, I give my speech … and then I leave,” he said. “And as that kept happening over and over again, I felt like I wanted to do something bigger than that, something that was
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more than just words.” Therefore, Romano came up with the idea for Biking America for Mental Health. Averaging around 70 miles a day, Romano said, the journey has been mentally and physically exhausting, full of rough weather, the Sierra Nevadas and the Rocky Mountains, and long stretches of mindless, repetitive motion. “[The bike ride is] a metaphor to what mental health is,” Romano said. “It’s difficult, it’s hard, it’s challenging, there might be times when you want to give up, but you have to keep pushing through and have hope you can finish it, and it’ll be OK.” Around 30 students and community members SEE HEALTH, 3
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New members of the Epsilon Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority preform on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Sunday. Alpha Kappa Alpha, founded on Jan. 15, 1908, at Howard University, is a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The Epsilon Theta chapter was rechartered in December 2012 following a long period of inactivity. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)
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METRO Man charged in Capitol Center camera case A man has been arrested related to hidden cameras in a University Capitol Center bathroom. According to the University of Iowa police online documents Nicodemus Hendrik, 46, was arrested on April 30 for 13 counts of invasion of privacy with nudity. The Iowa Code defines the charge as a person who knowingly views, photographs, or films another person for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person. The criminal complaint states that a camera was found in a suite at the Capitol Center on June 4, 2014. Invasion of privacy with nudity is a serious misdemeanor. — by Nick Moffitt
Bird flu sparks emergency declaration Gov. Terry Branstad has declared a state of emergency in Iowa because of an avian-influenza outbreak. On May 1, Branstad said that while the outbreak doesn’t pose a risk to humans, declaring an emergency is the best way to make all resources available. At the time of release on May 1, 21 sites in 10 counties have either been confirmed or presumed positive. The state of emergency, unless extended will last until May 31. — by Nick Moffitt
Donley passed over The executive director of the state Board of Regents was not selected to lead the North Dakota University System. Bob Donley was among the finalists, but the North Dakota State Board of Education selected Mark Hagernott instead on April 30. Hagernott is the deputy director and
distinguished professor of cyber security at the U.S. Naval Academy. The third candidate was Paul Turman, vice president for academic affairs at the South Dakota Board of Regents. Donley has served as executive director since 2008. Previously, he was the chief of staff for the State University System of Florida. He also held several administrative roles at Florida International University, suicide prevention nonprofit, the Rhode Island Department of State. According to the state employee salary book, Donley made $164,400 in 2014. — by Chris Higgins
Man charged in hotel burglaries Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of breaking into hotel rooms. Dwaine Toran, 52, was charged with third-degree burglary on Sept. 13, 2014. According to online court documents, Toran entered the Sheraton Hotel with two other people. One of the accomplices reportedly served as a lookout as Toran and the other person broke into the housekeeping office to steal keys to the seventh floor. Once on the seventh floor, they entered four rooms and allegedly stole at least $4,000 worth of property. They then reportedly pawned the property at two local pawnshops. Third-degree burglary is a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
officer noticed he had bloodshot, watery eyes, and smelled of alcohol. Flynn admitted to drinking alcohol earlier and failed sobriety tests. Third-offense OWI is a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
Area man charged with theft Authorities have accused a Coralville man of stealing a car. Frederick Armstrong, 18, was charged with second-degree theft and possession of a controlled substance on May 1. According to online court documents, officers were called in for a reported motor-vehicle theft. A man told police he went inside the gas station for a moment and came outside to find his vehicle gone. His cell phone was in the vehicle, and officers used that to track the whereabouts of the vehicle. It was eventually located in a dark parking lot at 1212 Highland Court. Armstrong admitted to taking the vehicle and also dropped 4.75 grams of cocaine-based crack at his feet when he was taken into custody. Second-degree theft and possession of a controlled substance are both Class-D felonies. — by Alyssa Guzman
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A third party intervened, and Smith stopped his attack. Going armed with intent is a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
Man faces forgery charge Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of having fraudulent plate stickers. Noli Mendoza, 49, was charged with forgery on March 22. According to online court documents, an officer conducted a traffic stop while Mendoza was driving. Upon checking the registration of the vehicle, the officer noticed the plates expired in January 2009. However, there was a valid yellow sticker through 2016 on the rear plate, and the first six digits matched up with what they were supposed to be. Because of this, the officer gave Mendoza the benefit of the doubt but later found out the plate sticker was fraudulent. Upon further investigation, officers also found Mendoza had presented an altered vehicle registration to the Johnson County Treasurer’s Office. According to police records, the registration had not been paid since 2008. Forgery is a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
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Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of driving while intoxicated. Darren Flynn, 30, was charged with third-offense OWI on April 30. According to online court documents, an officer stopped Flynn for speeding. Upon making contact with Flynn, the
Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of trying to stab a person. Elliot Smith, 53, was charged with going armed with intent on May 2. According to online court documents, Smith was in a verbal argument with a person when he pulled off his belt and threatened the victim. He was disarmed of the belt, and then continued to pull out a box cutter and hold it over his head in a stabbing motion, stepping toward the person.
Authorities have accused a North Liberty man fo driving while intoxicated. Timothy Manos, 34, was charged with third-offense OWI on May 3. According to online court documents, Manos was observed driving a gray Land Rover. An officer initiated a traffic stop and noticed Manos has bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and smelled of alcohol. Manos blew a .130. Third-offense OWI is a Class-D felony. — by Alyssa Guzman
Sunday with disorderly conduct. Braxton Jeshani, 21, Chicago, was charged Sunday with public intoxication. Kaleek Jones, 19, 1502 Dover St., was charged April 16 with assault and Sunday with disorderly conduct. Mackenzie Kaplan, 19, Burnsville, Minnesota, was charged May 2 with PAULA and possession of a fake ID. Corbin Kehoe, 22, 600 S. Capitol St. No. 105, was charged May 2 with possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Ewelina Kus, 19, W102 Hillcrest, was charged May 2 with PAULA. Christine La, 20, Davenport, was charged May 2 with PAULA. Matthew Lavarias, 23, 316 Ridgeland Ave. No. 1, was charged May 1 with possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Lamar Lewis, 39, 1960 Broadway No. 11A, was charged May 2 with fifth-degree theft. Nicholas Mangan, 20, 711 E. Burlington St. Apt. 11, was charged May 1 with public intoxication and interference with official acts. Peter Mendoza, 39, 2 Metric Road, was charged May 2 with public intoxication and possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Bradley Michalsen, 31, 322 E. Prentiss No. 602, was charged April 5 with violating a no-contact, domestic-abuse protective order.
Angela Miller, 55, 2112 Miami Drive, was charged May 2 with fifth-degree theft and public intoxication. Tarrence Newman, 38, address unknown, was charged May 1 with assaulting a police/ fire/EMT personnel and criminal trespass. Mark Oppedahl, 46, Cedar Rapids, was charged Sunday with interference with official acts. Allyson Orwig, 20, 804 Iowa Ave., was charged May 2 with PAULA. Natalie Pittman, 43, Coralville, was charged April 30 with fifth-degree theft. Brooke Ratcliff, 19, Rienow, was charge Sunday with presence in a bar after hours. Salena Readus, 55, 2112 Miami Drive, was charged May 2 with fifth-degree theft and violating a no-contact, domestic-abuse protective order. Connor Redmond, 23, 920 Dearborn St., was charged May 2 with public intoxication. Mallory Sallman, 19, E012 Hillcrest, was charged May 2 with PAULA. Cassandra Shetler, 19, S315 Hillcrest, was charged Sunday with presence in a bar after hours. Andre Scales, 20, 2562 Clearwater Court, was charged May 1 with OWI. Phillip Sebben, 44, 429 Southgate Ave., was charged April 30 with fifth-degree theft. Patrick Shipley, 28, Hedrick, Iowa, was charged May 2 with public intoxication and domestic assault with injury.
Chad Sisum, 18, Osceola, Indiana, was charged May 2 with PAULA. Sara Szalay, 19, Bartleet, Illinois, was charged May 2 with using anothers’s ID to obtain alcohol and presence in a bar after hours. Harleen Thompson, 19, 3308 Burge, was charged May 2 with presence in a bar after hours. Courtney Thornton, 20, Osceola, Indiana, was charged May 2 with PAULA. Nhan Tran Phan, 21, 2201 9 St. Coralville, was charged May 2 with OWI. Brandon Van Camp, 19, 360 Ridgeland Ave. No. 3, was charged May 2 with possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Russell Weston, 55, address unknown, was charged May 1 with public intoxication. Michael Whitney, 46, address unknown, was charged April 29 with smoking tobacco in prohibited areas. Matthew Willingham, 37, 2826 Muscatine Ave., was charged May 2 with driving with a suspended/canceled license. Alivia Winters, 19, 320 Grand Ave., was charged Sunday with presence in a bar after hours. Katie Wolter, 19, 606B Mayflower, was charged Sunday with presence in a bar after hours. Nicholas Wood, 22, 502 Bowery St., was charged May 1 with OWI. Alexis Yonkovic, 18, Vernon Hills, Illinois, was charged May 2 with PAULA.
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BLOTTER Sydney Alexander, 19, 3538 Burge, was charged May 2 with presence in a bar after hours. Baari Arafat, 29, 2107 Davis St., was charged Sunday with public intoxication and disorderly conduct Adesola Ayodele, 21, 534 Terrace Road, was charged May 2 with OWI. Thomas Carr, 20, 521 S. Johnson St. No. 9, was charged May 2 with PAULA. James Cason, 21, 961 Spring Ridge Drive, was charged Sunday with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Francisca Cazares, 43, 4420 Lakeside Drive, was charged April 30 with fifth-degree theft. Destinee Debates, 18, Urbandale, Iowa, was charged May 2 with PAULA and possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Russell Domitrovich, 43, 1819 Lower Muscatine Road, was charged May 1 with OWI. Aimee Donnelly, 46, 808 S. Lucas St., was charged Sunday with disorderly conduct, keeping a disorderly house, and interference with official acts. Troy Geyer, 21, 221 Iowa Ave. Apt. 1926, was charged Sunday with possession of an open container of alcohol in public. Taylor Glover, 20, 1128 E. Washington St., was charged May 1 with PAULA. Lucas Harmon, 19, Bettendorf, was charged May 2 with PAULA. Kevin Jefferson, 21, 1556 S. First Ave. Apt. 7, was charged
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HEALTH CONTINUED FROM FRONT attended his talk at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St. Among them was psychology major and UI freshman Danielle Farmer, who said she came to the talk because she was interested in aspects of mental health but also as support for her friend. “I came to just be kind of her support system,” she said. “Listening to his story was really touching, and what I learned was if you see someone who’s struggling, speak up because you could be the one to change their day.” As part of his talk, Romano spoke about the pressures he faced trying to balance his view of societal masculinity with his mental health.
study marriage and family therapy during graduate school next year, and her volunteer work at the Crisis Center helped her to gain real-life experience. “To know you’ve helped someone and they don’t even know you is kind of a big thing,” she said.
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might need someone to help outside of Counseling Service hours and on the weekends. “We rely on the Crisis Center to provide the 24/7 service we can’t due to limited resources,” Cochran said. He said he trusts the Crisis Center volunteers because of the vigorous training they receive. Volunteers are trained in areas such as “active listening” and “lethality assessment,” according to the center’s website. The summer training session lasts seven full days spread throughout late May and the month of June. UI senior Ellie Hiland, who began volunteering at the center a year and a half ago, works the minimum threehour shift per week plus ex-
tra shifts when she can. She said she applied to become a volunteer because — being a psychology major — she wanted to boost her résumé. She enjoys having the opportunity to “help people through the moment.” Hiland said she plans to
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“I tried to be someone I wasn’t,” he said. “I tried to pretend I didn’t have emotions, that I didn’t need help or that I was tough.” Cochran, also the faculty adviser for the Iowa chapter of Active Minds, said he appreciated that Romano included that aspect in his talk. “What I liked about one strand of his talk was how he tied in the masculinity angle,” Cochran said. “There is this cultural and gender [prejudice] about men seeking help and being vulnerable and reaching out and admitting ‘weakness.’ ” This was the message Romano said he was trying to push. “Really, the message I want to convey to people is it’s OK to not be OK,” he said. “That it’s OK to struggle, it’s OK to ask for help, it’s OK to talk about it.”
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A wake-up call Clarity needed on trade deal against bullying D Christopher Cervantes cmikemayvantes@gmail.com
On Jan. 10, 2013, Bryan Oliver, a junior attending Taft Union High School in Taft, California, made a desperate and violent decision. He went to school that morning with a 12-guage shotgun and attempted to shoot two specific individuals. One of the intended victims was wounded, and the other barely escaped. Both individuals survived the ordeal, and Bryan was charged as an adult with attempted murder. He is currently facing a 27-year sentence, with a possibility of parole in 13 years. This incident occurred two years ago, yet it is still relevant now. After the shooting, evidence surfaced that showed an almost unforgivable amount of professional neglect by both the school and School District. As it turns out, his two intended victims had extensively bullied Bryan for the previous two years. His bullies beat him until he was bloody, spit on him, and verbally and sexually assaulted him. Furthermore, there were several dozen incident reports filed by both teachers and students to the School Board, stating that Bryan was the subject of incredibly intense bullying. Once all of this came to light, the School Board went on record stating that “they did not think it was that bad.” It disgusts me that bullying is still a problem in our nation, but what Bryan’s case has shown is that the actions done by the authoritaties in response to the maltreatment of students by students is subpar. I am also not the
only one who thinks this way. University of Iowa teaching assistant Katy Stang notes that “bullying is an often ignored topic unless it is an extreme circumstance. A lot of the time, people just chalk it up as something that just happens.” I do not want to portray all school boards and educational systems as inept or that they all are dismissive of the victimization among their students. However, this type of neglect that has been shown by the Taft School Board is inexcusable and downright despicable. When parents drop off their children at school, they expect the children to be cared for and protected in the same paternal watchfulness that occurs in the home. When the children’s parents or guardians are found to be neglectful, then they are liable in a court of law. It is only logical and fair to treat educators the same way. I was fortunate enough to interview Thomas Anton of Thomas Anton & Associates, the law firm that is handling the case against the School Board. When asked about his goal, Anton said he hoped to change the current methodology and structure of the handling of bullying. “What Bryan Oliver did was unacceptable,” he said. “However, so was the torment he faced.” This case is an example of what happens when truly malicious and shocking acts of repeated, inhumane cruelty grow to fully consume an individual. I’ve known people who have been bullied. I was bullied. Luckily for the others, and me, someone helped us. No one helped Bryan, and there aren’t enough helping the countless other bullied youth all over the country. As awful as it is to say this, I feel as if the severity of this incident may be what’s needed to fully reform the institutional response to bullying.
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emocrat Hillary Clinton is now facing pressure to reveal her stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and whether President Obama should authorize such a deal. The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a proposed trade agreement between the United States and 11 countries that will, hopefully, “boost U.S. economic growth, support American jobs, and grow made-in-America exports to some of the most dynamic and fastest growing countries in the world.” Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner has publicly extended a hand to Clinton for help moving the trade legislation through Congress. Despite the grand ambitions of this daunting trade agreement, the implementation of it has faced its a share of skepticism and hesitancy to put it into action. A contributing factor to this reluctance could be the generally private nature of the negotiations and the lack of definitive knowledge about what such a large-scale trade agreement will entail. Given that the exact details of this large trade-agreement are not common knowledge, it is not surprising that giving the president the ability to “fast track” this kind of negotiation has been widely debated. The issue of trade among lawmakers is somewhat of an anomaly, because it is an issue that is usually strongly supported by Republicans and frowned upon by Democrats. Those who follow the path of legislation are more accustomed to seeing Democrat-pushed agendas halted by a reticent Republican majority. This is not the case, however, with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, as Boehner is going so far as to ask a presidential candidate on the other side of the aisle to assist in this matter.
To get this agreement through the Senate, the Republicans would need far more backing from the Democratic Party than they currently have. Whether Clinton should announce her position on the trade agreement is not the primary issue. Given the scope of this agreement and its potential to dramatically alter the lives of everyday Americans, the public should be more informed as to what they are giving the president the right to authorize. The public has the right to peek behind the curtain. Transparency should be a given, not a caveat. While the partnership may open new avenues of trade and bolster the global economy, the manner in which it is being discussed perpetuates a way of legislative process that alienates those who will be most affected. Furthermore, some aspects of the agreement have come under fire, with language in leaked early drafts of the proposal indicating a major expansion in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act without any open discussion on the issue. Our lawmakers are trusted to make decisions on our behalf, but that does not exempt them from informing us about those decisions. The goal of legislation should be to serve the public interest and ultimately better people’s lives. When the legislative process becomes detached from the people it was designed to serve, it calls into question whether the process still serves its purpose. Before decisions are made on the trade agreement or the president’s ability to authorize it, the public should take a moment to think on whether this method of decision-making and governance is one we want to encourage and take a look at the merits of the agreement itself.
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The cell-phone kill switch Jack Dugan jack.rj.dugan@gmail.com
A court hearing is scheduled for this week on the topic of the Department of Homeland Security’s controversial Standard Operating Procedure 303, otherwise known as the “cell-phone kill switch.” Civil-rights groups are appalled with this procedure, as they should be, because this policy would allow government institutions to unilaterally shut off cell-phone service to an entire metropolitan area without warning or explanation. Standard Operating Procedure 303 was birthed just after the 2005 bombings of the London subway system,
without public notice and or any public debate. Since then, exact details pertaining to this policy have been shrouded in secrecy. When human rights/ civil-liberty groups have asked Homeland Security officials to disclose information regarding the procedure, they’ve responded with vague statements such as “Releasing any info would risk national security and public safety.” The supposed idea behind the procedure would be to prevent terrorists from remotely detonating bombs with their cell phones, as the 2005 London train bombers did. But, given that there is a plethora of alternative ways to remotely detonate explosives outside of a cell-phone network, is something as drastic as severing cell service to parts of or an entire metropolitan area a proper solution to this?
My main concern is this policy being used against the domestic population rather than to protect it. With how crucial mobile platforms such as Twitter have been in populous movements, such as the 2011 Egyptian revolution (nicknamed “The Twitter Revolution”) and how rooted the Occupy movement was in social networks and livestreams, this policy seems to be the perfect fit for quelling popular dissent, hindering organization, and lawful assembly. Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak actually blocked networks such as Twitter and Facebook in an attempt suffocate the growing protests. Though it would seem farfetched to us for American institutions to use the methods of despots to quiet the population, the potential is still there. In fact, it has already happened. In August 2011, operators of the
Bay Area Rapid Transit authority shut down cell-phone service to four stations in response to a protest planned to disrupt train service as a response to the fatal shooting of Charles Blair Hill. The maneuver worked, and the protest failed to materialize. Should free speech be protected when the individual uses technology express those thoughts or ideas? Absolutely, and I feel there should be no debate about something as blatant as such. That is why total disclosure of what exactly Standard Operating Procedure 303 entails is necessary. We as citizens deserve the right to know what, why, when, and where cellphone service has been disconnected. Cellular networks are the fundamental platform by which we as modern people use to communicate with each other, and losing this would be detrimental to a free society.
stopped and searched by the police in spite of empirical evidence showing whites are more likely to be carrying contraband when they’re randomly stopped, that blacks serve longer prison sentences for the same crimes as whites, and that despite making up only 7 percent of the country’s population, black men account for more than half of America’s prison population, the vast majority of whom are incarcerated for nonviolent crimes because Barack Obama is the president, Loretta Lynch is the attorney general, and Daymond John is on “Shark Tank”? At what point did Tippie stop requiring that business majors take intro to statistics? This is the worst article I have read in a long time. You, Michael Korobov, are so lost in your privilege that you don’t see how wrong you are. I’m glad you, a white kid who has not participated in the protests, are qualified to write about the Black Voices movement. I am glad that you, who was “forced” to walk around a peaceful protest, can decide
if black voices are being heard on our campus. I’m glad that you, who is a white business student, can have the luxury of trusting the “justice” system of the U.S. I’m glad that you, who doesn’t live in Baltimore and has not been there during the protests, can write about the mindset of the people and how they responded. I’m glad that you, so full in their privilege of being a white, male, straight, non-poor, able-bodied libertarian, are qualified to know the best way to change the racist institutions of America. Have you even read about Martin Luther King Jr.? Or did you look up quotes for this opinion piece? Have you not heard of the Black Panthers movement? Of Malcolm X? Do you not realize that these events happened at the same time as MLK’s peaceful protests? Have you not heard MLK’s speech about how a “riot” means there is a deeper issue to solve and how it is up to America to solve it, and about how it does not victim-blame the people that are a part of the protests?
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The four students profiled in the article “Coming Into Faith” in the April 28 DI have one thing in common — what they were seeking, and what they found in their new religions, was a friendly, supportive community. But interestingly, three out of the four didn’t even mention that they currently believe in any sort of God. Finding friendship and acceptance is certainly important, but having to adopt a specific set of supernatural beliefs would seem to be a high price of entry. The UI is “blessed” to have a dogma-free alternative — the Secular Students at Iowa. That’s a recognized student organization committed to creating a friendly place for freethinkers, as well as promoting education, advocacy, and public service, with ties to both the Iowa City and nationwide secular communities. They explore critical thinking, science, social trends, and human rights from the secular perspective in their weekly
meetings and enjoy lots of fun social activities as well. I’m not a student, but I have gotten to know the Secular Students at Iowa people through our shared interest in protecting secular government. “No religion” is the fastest-growing segment of the population, while mainline and fringe religions decline. Secular Students at Iowa is a great place for anyone who wants to be with others who are good without god(s).
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of knowing the connections between where food comes from and how it gets onto plates. Along with Black Hawk’s impact on Iowa City and Native American’s history with hunting and gardening, leaders of the tour also educated people about Native American Powwows, one of which the UI hosts nearly every spring. There are 49 American Indian students at the UI in the spring 2015 semester, down from more than 140 six years ago. UI junior Carly Ward said she believes events such as the tour and Powwows are important because America is a melting pot, and such events make for better understanding of different cultures. “We could communicate better, get to know each other better, and immerse ourselves in different cultures,” she said. Because the tour took place in such a concentrated area of Iowa City, the Native American presence was subtle but prevalent.
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in instituting a curfew was to ensure the public peace, safety, health, and welfare of Baltimore citizens,” the Democratic mayor said. “It was not an easy decision but one I felt was necessary to help our city restore calm.” State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has said Gray died after suffering a broken neck while inside a police van. On May 1, Mosby filed charges against the officers involved in his arrest and transport. One is charged with second-degree murder. Three others are charged with involuntary manslaughter and two with second-degree assault. Mosby said Gray’s neck was broken because he was placed head-first in a police van, handcuffed and later in leg shackles, where he was left to slam against the walls of the small metal compartment. Police said the officers who arrested Gray ignored his cries for help because they thought he was faking his injuries. He was repeatedly denied medical attention.
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between police and protesters was relatively quiet. There was no obvious police activity and no one demonstrating despite the presence of media at the site on the first night without a curfew since the violence. Police said Sunday that 486 people had been arrested since April 23, and that 113 officers had been injured at riots and protests. The extent of the officers’ injuries was unclear. Earlier in the week, police had said that out of nearly 100 injured officers, 13 were hurt to the extent that they couldn’t work, and 15 were on desk duty. The order for residents to stay home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. had been in place since April 28; officials had originally planned to maintain it through this morning. Protests since the April 27 riots have been peaceful, and the May 1 announcement of charges eased tensions. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced the curfew’s end in a statement. “My No. 1 priority
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Local rappers (from right) Kova, Bilal, and Spence on Sunday sing on a street corner near the scene of some of the April 27 rioting following Freddie Gray’s funeral in Baltimore. Baltimore has lifted a citywide curfew six days after riots were sparked over the death of a Gray, who suffered a severe spinal injury while in police custody. (Associated Press/David Goldman)
Iowa City locals recently learned about the “Ioway.” University of Iowa students enrolled in the Native Histories and Endurance in the Midwest organized a Native American walking tour on May 1. The tour — called “Ioway” — was a 1.74-mile route that featured 15 historical sites related to Native American history in Iowa City. “ ‘Ioway’ is a reference to the Ioway tribe that occupied Iowa in the 1800s,” said Nick Brown, a UI American studies visiting assistant professor and the instructor of the course. Roughly 30 people gathered in the Pedestrian Mall near the Black Hawk Mini Park, where the tour started. UI senior Abby Peeters presented the history of the park and how it was greatly affected by urban decay and renewal after World War II. After countless buildings in Iowa City were destroyed, Project Green was founded to support historic buildings and sites. It wasn’t until 1979 that the space was turned into an official city park in which a mural of Black Hawk was painted. The mural of Black Hawk served as a constant reminder to promote respect for the Earth, but was removed in the 1980s when the building on which the mural was painted was remodeled. A second presentation went into detail about food and gardening, and how the Native American practices feature the importance
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BALTIMORE — Six days after riots sparked by Freddie Gray’s death, Baltimore’s mayor lifted a citywide curfew Sunday and faith leaders called for continued activism until justice is achieved. A jubilant crowd of several hundred prayed and sang civil-rights anthems at a City Hall rally. Sunday’s peaceful gathering came two days after the city’s top prosecutor announced criminal charges against six officers involved in Gray’s arrest. Speaker after speaker exhorted the crowd not to rest just because the officers have been charged. The Rev. Jamal Bryant, a fiery leader of the protests that followed Gray’s April 12 arrest and the death of the 25-year-old black man a week later, drew deafening cheers when he said the officers deserve jail time. “We’ve got to see this all the way through until all six officers trade in their blue uniform for an orange uniform,” Bryant said. “Let them know: Orange is the new black.” The Rev. Lisa Weah, pastor of the New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Gray’s neighborhood, said the message of equal justice for all must not be lost. “Our prayer is that Baltimore will be the model for the rest of the nation,” she said. After nightfall Sunday, the large intersection of West Baltimore that was focal point of tense, nightly standoffs
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The literary walk in downtown Iowa City features plaques from two famous Native American authors — Black Hawk and Ray Young Bear. The history of Native Americans spread from these locations to many more, including the Old Capitol, Macbride Hall, and the Iowa River. UI graduate student Emma Steinkraus pointed out in her presentation that lots of streets in Iowa City are named after important white settlers who once occupied the area. “I do think it’s really important to think about the names we use all of the time and to be aware of some of the injustices that get embedded in these place names,” she said. Steinkraus said while there are some places named after Native Americans, she doesn’t believe they are as prominent as the ones named after white settlers or leaders. “Often, those histories are a little covered up, and often, that’s because there hasn’t been full restitution made to Native American people,” she said.
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Star Wars character OR something my 18-month-old cousin cooed while I baby-sat? • Ahsoka Tano • Bao-Dur • Beru Lars • Bossk • Cad Bane • Cal Omas • Danni Quee • Jan Ors • Jolee Bindo • Kir Kanos • Lama Su • Momaw Nadon • Nas Choka • Natasi Daala • Nien Nunb • Onimi • Ooryl Qrygg • Ponda Baba • Plo Koon Andrew R. Juhl wants you to know that ALL of these are Star Wars characters and that there’s a Star Wars ONLY pub quiz tonight at Micky’s from 9-11 p.m. (May the 4th be with you.).
today’s events • Iowa New Play Festival, Guest Reception and Panel, Café Classroom, 11 a.m., Hunting BigFoot Reading, 2 p.m., 172 Theater Building, Faculty Portrait, 5:30 & 9 p.m., Theater B • Great Performers Playing Great Music, noon, UIHC Colloton Pavilion Atrium Elevator F • Elliot Czaplewski, oboe, 6 p.m., University Capitol Center Recital Hall • “Live from Prairie Lights,” Benjamin Percy & Nickolas Butler, fiction, 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque • Mission Blue Film Screening, Graduate Women in Science, 7 p.m., IMU Iowa Theater • Senior Week, 7 p.m., VIP Party at Misterwives, 179 IMU, MisterWives, 10,000 Hours, 8 p.m., IMU Main Lounge
• Gregory Hand, organ, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2701 Rochester Ave. • University Band & Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., IMU Second-Floor Ballroom • Bass Studio Recital, 8:30 p.m., University Capitol Center Recital Hall
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make personal changes that will reflect the image or attributes you want to emphasize. Being happy with the way you look, the knowledge you possess, and the direction you choose is essential. Reach for the stars, and believe in yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t overreact to thoughtless comments or emotional manipulation. Take a step back, and weigh the pros and cons. Taking care of your responsibilities and professional obligations should take top priority. A promise made will not be honored. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An offer will not turn out as it’s hyped up to be. Ask questions and negotiate on your own behalf. Show how knowledgeable and responsible you can be. Doors will open if you show confidence, but don’t make promises you cannot keep. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Offer a different point of view or take the initiative to be original in whatever tasks you perform. Love is in the stars, and romance will result in a passionate and eventful moment that can improve your future. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your thoughts to yourself if you want to avoid conflict with someone you deal with daily. Make personal changes that will help you be and do your best. A change in the way you present your skills will be admired. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pay attention to what everyone else is saying and doing. The more knowledge you have, the easier it will be to encourage others to see things your way. Wait until you are fully prepared to present what you have to offer. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t wait for someone else to do things for you. It’s up to you to further your direction in life, whether it’s professional, personal, or otherwise. Recognition will be yours if you take the initiative and explore your options. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A hasty decision will lead to complications. Take your time and let your emotions settle before you decide to share your thoughts or make a move. Make improvements, or work out any kinks that could derail your plans. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Problems with government agencies, institutions, or authority figures will arise if you haven’t been completely transparent about personal or business matters. Don’t let red tape ruin your chance to have a fun-filled day with someone you love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your professional life will need some positive adjustments. Form alliances, and come to terms with changes that will help make your life better. Put a little muscle and originality behind your plans, and you will succeed. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put more time and effort into accomplishing your professional goals and less into emotional matters that you cannot change. Overreacting will lead to disappointment and regret, but your achievements will bring you greater opportunity. Self-improvement will pay off. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look over contracts, negotiate deals, settle pending problems, and take a second look at an investment. Don’t be sidetracked by what others do. Follow the path that seems most reasonable and accessible to you. There is money to be made.
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Two years is all it took to persuade Ben Carson to run for president. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, will announce a presidential bid today at the Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Following the announcement, Carson will head to Iowa today through Wednesday; he will make stops in Des Moines, Davenport, and Cedar Rapids, where he will appear alongside Rep. Rod Blum at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Carson told Florida TV station WPEC-TV in an interview Sunday that his announcement today will be about his decision to join the 2016 presidential race. Carson’s name recognition expanded after criticizing the Affordable Care Act at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. The 63-year-old is one of several hopefuls who have little political experience; he has never held elected office. Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett Packard CEO, is expected to announced her candidacy today as well, and business mogul Donald Trump has been testing the waters the past several months. David Yepsen, the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Il-
linois University, said he thinks not having a political background is a liability. “The outsider candidate is appealing, but often, they don’t win,” Yepsen said. “And while he has a compelling life story and certainly inspires a lot of Republicans, I don’t know many of them that think he can go the distance. He is the longest of long shots.” Currently, Carson ranks eighth in an aggregation of polls by Real Clear Politics. But he is ahead of several candidates who have spent a lot of time in Iowa, such as former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who has been to Iowa the most out of any other hopeful, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. Yepsen, however, said he believes Carson intrigues voters, but that will not fully help him once caucus rolls around. “Caucus-goers are very civil and welcoming, but at the end of the day, these types of candidates [without experience] don’t make the cut,” Yepsen said. Tim Hagle, an associate professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said Carson’s lack of political background has caused him some trouble, but Carson should learn from those mistakes. Earlier this year, Carson had to apologize after making a
comment about how being gay is a choice because people ““go into prison straight, and when they come out, they’re gay.” “Undoubtedly, he will have staff people and advisers who should be familiar with electoral politics, but that’s still a big difference from having that experience himself,” Hagle said. Despite not having a political background, some Iowans think that’s what makes him a strong candidate. Wendell Steven, the chairman of the Kossuth County Republicans, said Democrats and Republicans are too entrenched in the past and stick with candidates who are better known. “I think he is a refreshing note to the Republicans; he’s someone coming in with no political hindrances; he does not owe anyone anything,” Steven said. Cindy Golding, the head of the Linn County Republicans, said she looks forward to Carson coming to Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. She said Linn County is the second-largest county in the state, which is why she thinks it’s appropriate for candidates to test their message. “I think he’s a wonderful man, and I think he’s a man of integrity,” Golding said. “I’m proud to have him come to Cedar Rapids.”
By AARON WALKER Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is expected to announce her candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination today. She may not have the name recognition of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., or former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, but Fiorina has started to make her name known around Iowa. Participation in a slew of events over the past week has introduced her to Iowans throughout the state. “Across the state, the field is wide open, and right now [Fiorina] has as good a chance as anybody else,” Iowa Republican Party spokesman Charlie Szold said. Fiorina has never held elected office, but Szold said most voters won’t be turned away by her lack of political experience. “I’d say quite the opposite,” he said. “Her background is one most appealing things about her, that she has not spent her life in Washington. Voters find that attractive.” She did run a campaign for the U.S. Senate in California against Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer in 2010. Despite losing, Tyler De Haan, the chairman of the Dallas County Republicans, said that experience will both benefit her and bode well with voters. “Fiorina is somebody we want to take a clos-
Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina addresses a crowd made up of mostly women on April 22. Observers believe Fiorina will announce her candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination today. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores) er look at and get to know a little better,” De Haan said. “Especially since she has run Hewlett Packard and ran a very competitive race against Barbara Boxer in 2010.” Fiorina visited Coralville in late April, criticizing the Obama administration on a number of issues ranging from Iran to immigration. She is scheduled to return to Iowa this week. As a result of her numerous appearances in the state, De Haan said, she has gained significant traction since earlier this year. “If you take a look at where she was in January, people kind of knew who she was but not a whole lot about her,” De Haan said. “Now, sitting five months in the year, she has made a very strong impression on activists who have heard her speak.” She is one of the lower-polling Republican hopefuls. She is averaging 1 percent among
voters, according to a Real Clear Politics polling aggregate Still, Bill Keettel, the chairman of the Johnson County Republicans, said her appearance was well-received and well-attended. “She’s not typical politician. She’s a woman, of course,” he said. “And because of her experience in business world, people think she’s a very confident individual.” As a woman, Fiorina will have the ability to challenge stereotypes about Republican candidates, said Jennifer Smith, the chairwoman of the Dubuque County Republicans. “I think Fiorina will refute some issues Hillary [Clinton] likes to say about the Republican Party and how they treat women,” Smith said. “[Democrats] talk about how Republicans don’t allow women to hold office, that it’s harder for women. But it’s not true.”
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Take a bike to work gets a boost this week By CARLY MATTHEW carly-matthew@uiowa.edu
From group rides to free breakfasts, people interested in delving into the world of commuter cycling can enjoy bike-theme various events all week long. Bike to Work Week kicked off Sunday with a family ride, one week before the national starting date. This way, organizers could avoid finals week and better include University of Iowa students, said Anne Duggan, the president of Think Bicycles of Johnson County. This is the first time the hosts — the cities of Iowa City, Coralville, and University Heights as well as Johnson County, Think Bicycles, and number of local businesses — held
the week’s events early. The number of commuter cyclists in the United States increased from around 490,000 in 2000 to 790,000 in 2008-12, making it the fastest growing means of commuting percentage-wise, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey Reports. “I think about half of my group was able to show up because Bike to Work Week was placed before finals,” UIowa Bike Friends Co-President Willy Tan said. UIowa Bike Friends, a new University of Iowa student organization with around 10 members, was one of the groups that sponsored the Sunday family ride. Though the day was rainy, Tan estimated four families
attended the ride. UIowa Bike Friends members were there to help kids crossing the streets in the two spots where trails weren’t available. UI junior Tan started the group last semester when he realized there was no group on campus strictly devoted to cycling advocacy — one of the main missions of Bike to Work Week. “We try to engage people on every level of cycling,” Co-President Andrew Hirst said. Throughout the week, local cyclists can enjoy daily commuter breakfasts, workshops, and an end of the week party. “Everything is free — you just have to ride up,” Duggan said. Rider can also receive al-
so several discounts at local businesses when wearing gear or showing a helmet. Many of the events, such as the Bike Library’s Wheely Fun Bike Basics class or the full Moon ride, are held regularly. “This week is about bringing all the parts together,” Duggan said. One highlight for the week is the Bus/Bike/Car
Race, which taken place for about two decades, she said. On Monday, three local politicians will use these three modes of transportation to race from the Coralville to the Iowa City Public Library. Participants include City Councilors Jim Throgmorton of Iowa City, Tom Gill of Coralville, and Virginia Miller of
Bike to Work Week discounts Several local businesses are providing special discounts for bicyclists this week. • Devotay, 117 N. Linn, 10 percent off for cycling diners. Show your helmet/bike • Broken Spoke, 602 S. Dubuque, 15 percent discount on bike-commuter gear • World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert, 10 percent off parts, accessories, or clothing when you ride in • Free rides on Iowa City and Coralville Transit for riders with a bicycle • Beadology, 220 E. Washington St., Show your helmet for 15 percent discount on purchases Source: Think Bicycles Johnson County
Black girls do STEM in Iowa City By CINDY GARCIA cindy-garcia@uiowa.edu
Nervously huddled young girls this weekend might have charted out future careers altering a trend that shows a lack of diversity in engineering fields. “We’re augmenting, not replacing, the gender specific programs for STEM and focusing on a more specific problem,” said Bryne Berry, a UI engineering graduate and the founder of Black Girls Do Science. “So by having this program, we’re trying to have the phrase ‘Black Girls Do Science’ be redundant, not inflammatory.” The organization primarily intends to help the severe disparities in engineering, which do not just come from gender but also race. According to a 2013 National Science Foundation report, 17 percent of women are U.S. scientists and engineers. Out of that population, only 2 percent are African-American women. The effort to increase the number culminated in the third-annual Black Girls Do Science event in the Seamans Center on May 2. The event was aimed at African-American girls in the area; it en-
couraged them to consider entering the STEM field as they grow older. The target for the event was African-American girls in fourth through eighth grades. The event comprised variety of workshops that involved a variety of disciplines in STEM, such as computer science, medicine, and engineering. The girls could make “bunny copters,” “gum drop towers,” and lip gloss — among other things. “For the lip gloss activity, it’s just Kool-Aid and Vaseline. But it’s just, ‘We want lip gloss, so what’s lip gloss like? OK, how would we get the same consistency as a lip gloss?” said Eno-Abasi Augustine-akpan, the vice president of the committee that planned the event. “ ‘Oh, Vaseline.’ Then they throw out all these examples.” The goal is to get the girls thinking in a scientific manner. “So it gets them thinking — if I want to do something, what steps do I need to take in order to get there?” she said. Although the event has not seen major changes throughout the years, there has been slight
growth. In 2013, 44 girls participated. In 2014, 77 girls participated. At the May 2 event, however, 33 girls participated. “One of the problems we had last year was that we weren’t having a lot of Cedar Rapids or Iowa City people coming, but we’d have people from the Quad Cities and Davenport come,” Augustine-akpan said. “So from this year to last year, we have a more local focus and we have more local girls coming.” There was also consensus that the program would affect girls who participated, even if the effect was slight. “I know we have girls saying they really want to come back next year,” said Siddig Siddig, the president of the UI chapter of National Society of Black Engineers. Augustine-akpan stressed the need for diversity. “The world’s changing. We need different things,” she said. “The more minds you have, the more innovative you can be. Different cultures bring different aspects of something, a different way of thinking.” Berry said around half of the girls present at the event were there for the second year, which shows how the event is showing
Domby has new digs By EFE AYANRUOH efeoghene-ayanruoh@uiowa.edu
of the community,” she said. Chittick believes that this new location will provide her customers the opportunity to discover the different places available if they already haven’t. “I think that our store blends into the neighborhood really nicely, and I think that our customers will enjoy the surrounding businesses, the wine bar next door, RSVP, and certainly all the restaurants in this area,” Chittick said. Customers seem to be happy about the location and the reopening of the store. “We were counting the days for it to open,” Iowa City resident Kineret Zabner said. I think [the location] is very beautiful.” “I was a customer since the first store in the beginning when she still had brown paper on her win-
dows,” said resident Claudia Corwin, who has been a customer for the shop’s entire existence. “I walked in about 22 years ago. She had a certain shoe brand, and since then I have been hooked.” Chittick said the move to the North Side has allowed some breathing room — for example, dedicated parking. “We have provided our customers with designated parking,” Chittick said. “I think this will be more convenient.” The store contains brands from the old store and some new brands. “We carried brands that we had in our old store, but we have also included new brands,” Chittick said. “This is something we’ll always continue to do.”
A local women’s clothing store moved to a new location after more than two decades. Domby — previously located at 218 E. Washington St. for 22 years — is now situated at 213 N. Linn St. Domby moved into the space in less than a month ago. “We wanted to move because we wanted to offer some more conveniences to our customers, and I also wanted a new modern space,” Valerie Chittick, the owner of Domby, said. After Chittick’s lease in the previous building ended, she found a space that embodied everything she was looking for. “I had a long-term 10-year lease,” Chittick said. “I had been looking toward the end of the lease, and I was thinking about changes I could make when it was up.” Chittick said she didn’t really want to relocate to Coralville. Although she believes Coralville is certainly an important part of the community, she believes that Iowa City represented her business and customers. “I discovered that this building was been built, and I thought it might be the perfect opportunity to still be in a location that represents the history of the community and also the Domby owner Valerie Chittizk talks at friend and guest Daniel Kleinknecht during the historic things about Iowa reopening of Domby on Friday, May 1, 2015. Domby is located on Linn Street across City that makes up the fiber from Hamburg Inn 2. (The Daily Iowna/Margaret Kispert)
that black girls do science. “Really, if we only affect one girl, I think that’s enough
because it just took one teacher to get me involved in science,” Berry said.
University Heights. Duggan said much of the week’s purpose is to allow people to get comfortable with using cycling as means of transportation, especially for relatively short trips. “We want to show people you can bike to work and still look like an adult,” Duggan said.
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stretching before and after workouts and lifting weights to make sure nothing gets strained or pulled. “I just challenge them to warm up better and be a little bit more professional than they did the day before and to be more focused,” Roberts said. “We go back to general things, making sure that from a warm-up standpoint, everything is where it needs to be like posture and things like that.” Woody agreed with Roberts, noting the importance of rest in staying healthy. “This time of the year, it’s just more rest,” Woody said. “The key right now is not doing as much in training right now, — Clive Roberts, associate head coach it’s more of keeping them where they’re said. “What’s more im- at, and building every portant and better for day, and making sure the team and not just they’re feeling sharp and resting them up a for myself?” The first step for stay- little bit more.” ing healthy starts at pracFollow @cbomb12 on tice and in warm-ups. One of the most im- Twitter for news, analysis, portant things that and updates on the Iowa the coaches stress is track and field team. As disappointing as it was for those who did not get to run in front of a home crowd, Champe agreed with Roberts that it was for the best. “I wanted to run, obviously, but knowing that I have Big Tens and regionals in twoplus weeks, I needed to think about what’s more important,” Champe
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1. Runners compete in the 1,500 meters during the Musco Twilight Invitational at Cretzmeyer Track on May 2. Iowa’s Alana Jones placed second with a time of 4:30.56. (The Daily Iowan/ Rachael Westergard) 2. Illinois runner Melik Lee leads a pack of runners in the men’s 1,500 meters during the Musco Twilight at Cretzmeyer Track on May 2. Russell Sandvold of Wisconsin placed first in the event with a time of 3:48.98. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard) 3. Nebraska runner Grace Geiger jumps over a steeple into the water hazard in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase during the Musco Twilight at the Cretzmeyer Track on May 2. Cornell runner Sam Martinez won the event with a time of 10:45.11. The Nebraska track and field team won 11 events during the meet. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen) 4. Iowa runner James Harrington hands the baton to teammate Keith Brown in the 4x100-meter relay during the Musco Twilight at the Cretzmeyer Track on May 2. The Iowa relay team won the event with a time of 39.66. The Hawkeyes won seven events. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)
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Starkenburg’s arm the key in Hawkeye win By CHARLIE GREEN charles-j-green@uiowa.edu
Iowa’s weekend series with Northwestern showcased a theme becoming ever more visible with each passing game — the Hawks cannot win without Shayla Starkenburg in the circle. As the team heads into the postseason, beginning Thursday, it may have little choice but to ride the redshirt sophomore’s right arm through the remainder of its games. “I don’t know if I can look [that far] down the way,” head coach Marla Looper said. “We got to go with it Game 1. That’s the definitely the horse we road into town on, and that’s where we’re gonna ride out of town on.” Starkenburg’s performance against the Wildcats displayed her importance to the team. On May 1, she gave up just 4 hits to one of the conference’s top-hitting teams. Iowa lost the game, 1-0.
DRAFT CONTINUED FROM 12 true, the Detroit native said he’s going to use his drop as motivation. “I’m so motivated right now because I was expecting to go [first or early second round],” Davis said on a conference call with Baltimore media. “I feel like I’m one of the best defensive tackles in this year’s draft. And I saw a lot of guys get picked ahead of me, and that’s a chip on my
But the May 2 contest was even more telling. Struggling freshman Ashley Yoways got shelled for 8 earned runs in just three innings and took her 16th loss of the season. The Indiana native has not won since Feb. 27 against Long Island-Brooklyn. After junior transfer Jillian Navarrete failed to record an out in relief of Yoways, the Hawks looked to their ace to bail them out. Starkenburg struck out 4 and gave up 3 more runs in the final four innings, unable to stop the bleeding as the Hawks fell, 11-6. On Sunday, Looper wasn’t messing around — Starkenburg started in the circle and pitched her second complete game of the series. She allowed 5 earned runs on 8 hits in seven innings of work. If it weren’t for a couple of misplayed balls in the field, two plays that brought in runs and counted as hits on the scorecard, the game would not have been as close as it was.
shoulder … I just feel like I’m that much of a dominant player.” Trinca-Pasat is in a similar case. There was a chance he would go undrafted, but it wasn’t likely. The main knock on the defensive tackle was his size, but he was still projected to go in the sixth or seventh round. Trinca-Pasat, just as Davis, plans to use the drop as motivation as he begins his career in St. Louis. “Thank God Rams have given me one more opportunity,” Trinca-Pasat tweeted.
But the Hawks pulled it out, 8-6, behind Starkenburg and two home runs from freshman Allie Wood. In the second half of the season, Starkenburg has come into her own, exerting more control over pitches and keeping them low in the zone. That way, she keeps balls on the ground and allows her infield to make more high-percentage outs. Starkenburg gives the Hawkeyes composure and consistency to give them a shot in any game, and she’s poised to carry the load if her name is called. “I think the season and all the games and innings I’ve thrown have prepared me if I get the opportunity to do that,” Starkenburg said. Entering Sunday’s victory she stood at second in the Big Ten in innings pitched with 222. Over the course of the three days of action with Northwestern, she threw 343 pitches. Heading into a win-or-gohome scenario at the Big
“Those who overlooked me will regret it.” Among the players who signed with other teams, Weisman is perhaps the most likely to make an immediate impact. He was viewed as one of the best fullback prospects in this draft class, and going the undrafted route looked like the most likely situation from the beginning. Scherff is the highest Hawkeye pick since Robert Gallery went No. 2 overall in 2004. This also marks the second-straight year three Iowa guys were
Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg pitches during the Iowa-Northwestern game at Pearl Field on Sunday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 8-6. (The Daily Iowan/ Courtney Hawkins) Ten Tournament, the team may have little choice but to have her exclusively in the circle from here on out. “When Shayla’s on, I think the team is on,” junior catcher Holly Hoffman said. “Even on the days on
taken. C.J. Fiedorowicz, Christian Kirksey, and Anthony Hitchens went last year. However, more undrafted free agents went this year, opposed to only five last year. Follow @dannyapayne on Twitter for news, updates, and analysis about the Iowa football team.
which she isn’t reaching her max speed, she’s using her movement more, and that’s really helping her out.” Follow @charlsgreen for news, updates, and analysis on the Iowa softball team.
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1-for-2 performance that also saw her walk twice. “I haven’t really wanted this day to come,” Blank said. “It’s crazy how fast it’s gone.” She’ll still have at least one more game — the Hawkeyes found out that they’ll be the No. 10 seed in the Big Ten Tournament and will face No. 7 Rutgers.
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Andrew Donnal: St. Louis Rams
Louis Trinca-Pasat St. Louis Rams
John Lowdermilk San Diego Chargers
Brandon Scherff: Washington Redskins
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ith the 2015 NFL draft over, numerous former Hawkeyes have new homes and a mixed bag of feelings regarding their NFL careers. Some, namely tackles Brandon Scherff and Andrew Donnal, went higher than expected. Some, such as Carl Davis (third round, Baltimore Ravens) dropped. Some who were expected to go — such as Louis Trinca-Pasat — didn’t get drafted at all. After it was said and done, 10 Hawkeyes are headed to the NFL. Scherff, Davis, and Donnal, along with now-undrafted free agents Quinton Alston (Tampa Bay), Ray
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Mark Weisman Cincinnati Bengals
Kevonte Martin-Manley Cleveland Browns
Hamilton (Dallas Cowboys), John Lowdermilk (San Diego Chargers), Trinca-Pasat (St. Louis Rams), Mark Weisman (Cincinnati Bengals), Kevonte Martin-Manley (Cleveland Browns), and Damond Powell (Arizona Cardinals) will have their shot in the league, beginning in the near future with team workouts. The biggest surprises are Donnal (fourth round), Davis, and Trinca-Pasat. Generally, most experts and analysts saw Donnal as a later-round pick, probably going somewhere in the fifth to seventh round. However, the Rams felt the need to stockpile offensive linemen. They drafted former Badger Rob Havenstein and Louisville Cardinal Jamon Brown ahead of Donnal and added guard Cody Wichmann in the sixth round.
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“It’s a phone call I’ve been waiting for forever,” Donnal said. “It’s a great feeling hearing that phone ring and knowing a team’s calling your name. I couldn’t be happier right now.’ For Davis and Trinca-Pasat, however, that’s not the case. Some viewed the former as a potential firstround pick, but the second was more likely. Davis was the practice player of the week at the Senior Bowl, but it turns out some of the draft hype was exaggerated. When his stock began to fall, there were some unconfirmed rumors flying around Davis about struggling in interviews with teams, but whether or not those are
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Wood steals the Hawks’ show By JORDAN HANSEN jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu
After falling twice in the previous two games of the series, right fielder Allie Wood and the Iowa offense exploded on Senior Day for an 8-6 win over Northwestern. Wood smacked 2 home runs — a grand slam in the bottom of the first and a 2-run shot in the third. “I just was really focused on squaring up to the ball and producing runs for the team,” Wood said. “There was a fan in the stands that said, ‘You can do it,’ and that really just calmed me down.” The grand slam was the first of her career and came after the Hawkeyes loaded the bases with three-straight walks to begin the game. “Allie was really zeroed in today,” Iowa head coach Marla Looper said. “She even had herself down two strikes in that second one and continued to battle until she got something that she could square up. “When she squared it up, it went out.” Clearing the bases has been an issue for Hawkeyes over the weekend, as it was hitting just .171 in that situation during the May 1 and May 2 games. However, it hit .294 on Sunday with runners on, and it was a major reason they were able to grab the win. “We had some clutch moments throughout that allowed us to keep scoring and not just get the 4 and sit and rest,” Looper said. “We’ve had runners on in the past; we just haven’t gotten that key hit, and we did today.” Wood finished with 2 hits and 6 RBIs
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Tracksters staying healthy With the Big Tens on the horizon, Iowa is doing all it can to avoid injuries. By COURTNEY BAUMANN courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu
play at Pearl Field with two plays that perhaps epitomize her as a player. The shortstop turned a double play in the top of the fourth and then sent a double to left field that scored a run in the bottom of the inning. “I’m not like a flashy player by any means,” Blank said. “Playing — that’s just what it is — playing for me, no moments too big. I don’t take things lightly; every play I take as the same as the last, and I try not to make anything too big.”
Although the Iowa track and field team finished well at its home track meet May 2 — the Hawkeyes snagged seven titles — there were some names noticeably missing from the lineup. A few of those absent from the competition were women’s sprinters Elexis Guster and Sheridan Champe along with Will Teubel and Brendan Thompson on the men’s side. No women’s relays teams competed at Musco Twilight, either. MonTayla Holder, Lake Kwaza, and Brittany Brown each competed in only one event. Taking place at Cretzmeyer Track, it would have been exciting for hometown fans in attendance to see athletes competing in their specific events, but Iowa coaches are looking at the bigger picture heading down the stretch toward the Big Ten meet.
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Iowa players congratulate outfielder Allie Wood after she hit a home run against Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday. Iowa will head to the Big Ten Tournament as the 12th-seed. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins) to lead Iowa in both categories. After a successful beginning to the season, Wood had cooled off and was hitting just .211. Her performance gave the Hawkeyes some much-needed breathing room — the Wildcats scored 2 runs in the fifth and 2 runs in the sixth in a comeback attempt that ultimately failed. “I’m so excited for her,” senior Megan Blank said. “I’ve seen what she can do in practice. To see her have this success is awesome.” Blank, Iowa’s lone senior, left a mark on the last home game she’ll