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UNI needs a provost, and Columnist Eric Boisen is just the person to fill that spot.

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Brian Wigg and Katie Polit, junior communicative disorders major volunteer together on Martin Luther King Junior Day with the UNI Student Service & Leadership Council.

and that’s obviously what we’re doing in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.,” Maharry said.

According to Maharry, a lot of people signed up for the event.

“It’s really exciting to see that the student body really also enjoy volunteering and helping out,” Maharry said.

International students also attended the event, such as Lu Wang, senior IRIS FRASHER/Northern Iowan Students load up on busses to spend the day volunteering in the Cedar Valley. finance major. Wang said she had only recently Valley Volunteer Center and heard of this and came BROOKE WIESE a weatherization project with because she truly enjoys Staff Writer Green Iowa Americorps. helping others. Like Wang, Many UNI students, Monica Maharry, soph- many students participated faculty and staff mem- omore communication in the event for the first time bers picked up the baton major and co-president of this year and were there as well on Monday. The the Student Leadership because they enjoy volunUNI Service and Leadership Council spent her time at teering.

Council hosted the event the Center for Engery and Natalie Dunham, junior in conjunction with the Environmental Education graphic technologies major, Volunteer Center of the making kits for educational recently tranferred to UNI Cedar Valley. Participants use. and took the opportunity to volunteered at several orga“I just think It’s really get to know her community nizations, including the important to get out and better.

Northwest Iowa Food Bank, volunteer and be able to help the Catholic Worker House, serve others especially when Country View, the Cedar we have a day off like this See DAY OF SERVICE, page 2

On the Monday of finals week last semester, history was nearly made by the Cedar Falls City Council. By a single vote, 4-3, the City Council voted not to decriminalize marijuana possession in Cedar Falls, a measure that would have been the first of it’s kind in Iowa. This idea was originally brought before the council by Councilman Nick Taiber, a rare example of a public servant with a sharp

mind and a spine to match.

Taiber, among others, is concerned by the racial disparity of marijuana related arrests, as well as the repercussions of those arrests. Taiber’s proposal takes advantage of the City’s ability to direct the enforcement of laws in specific areas. In the past, this might have meant focusing on property crimes or enforcing rental property law more strictly, but Taiber’s proposal would direct the Cedar Falls police to refrain from making marijuana related arrests and focus instead on crime that actually hurts the community.

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MEGAN GREGORSOK of oppressed people. That Staff Writer

Excited chatter of students and faculty filled Lang Hall Auditorium on a day commemorating a man who fought for the rights of an entire group

man is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Danielle Allen gave her keynote address on how his life impacted the Civil Rights movement.

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Danielle Allen speaks on “Citizenship & the King Legacy” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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“I enjoy volunteering and why not?” Dunham said.

Dunham also said that she thought volunteering would be a great way to make new friends and network, a sentiment with which Katie Polit, junior communicative disorders major and member of the UNI Service and Leadership Council, agreed.

“I love getting involved.

I love volunteering. I came to UNI and getting involved was sort of my first step to go and do stuff. I’m so glad I did.

I made all kinds of awesome friends here. The exec. team is great. Everybody does a good job and you make all kinds of friends,” Polit said.

I think it’s just kind of our purpose and something that we’re called to do or need to do here.

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He [Obama] has reached peak ‘I don’t give a f---’ mode. He can’t get anything done and when he takes an executive order to get something done, he gets criticized on it. That’s not the way things are supposed to work. There are checks and balances. He’s not a king, but Congress has been so uncooperative that that’s the only way he’s been able to get anything done.

junior electronic media major

I guess for most of the people out there who have to pay for college, including me, it would be really nice to have the basics, two years of community college covered. For most people, that would be enough education to prepare them for the real world.

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Monica Maharry

sophomore communication major

The event kicked off with a speaker, Stephanie Logan, from the College of Education and ended with a reflection piece at the Wesley House.

“I think it’s great to get involved either on campus or in your community,” Maharry said. “I think it’s just kind of our purpose and something that we’re called to do or need to do here.”

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Other than that, he proposed some very optimistic actions that I just think can’t happen with the current Congress. The Republicans have a lot of control in the Senate and House right now. I liked his proposition for the criminial justic system and immigration reform. It needs to be done, but whether or not they can come to an agreement is doubtful.

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#BoisenForProvost2015 ERIC BOISEN boisen @uni.edu

The University of Northern Iowa has had a “changing of the guard” during my time here. After the massive cuts that happened in my freshman year, we have seen former President Allen leave and President Ruud take over. We have seen former Provost Gibson depart, and Dr. Mike Licari take the helm temporarily as they find someone to permanently take the Provost position.

The search for the next Provost is by far the most important position, second to the president, which is why I am throwing my hat into the ring to be the next UNI Provost. #BoisenforProvost2015 I know what you are thinking: this bozo the clown wants to be Provost? What makes him any more suited to be Provost than anyone else?

I think that is an excellent question! Let me start by saying that I can correctly spell Provost, which is a pretty good start.

On the Office of the Provost website, there are seven main priorities for the Provost. Let me go through each one and say what I would do as Provost: 1) Provide intellectually challenging experiences for undergraduate students by offering a strong liberal arts core and dynamic degree programs; and promote and

MARIJUANA

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Taiber was joined by retired UNI political science professor Allen Hays, who addressed the City Council on Dec. 15. Hays repeated what many in Iowa and around the country have been saying for years: the prohibition of marijuana is based on ignorance, unsound misconceptions and a denial of medical evidence. Hays, a member of the community group Cedar Valley Citizens for Undoing Racism, also pointed out that the ACLU ranked Iowa worst in the country in terms of racial disparity of arrests. It’s no question that elements of the marijuana prohibition in fact target racial minorities, evidenced by a disparity in conviction rates. Hays was quoted in the Courier, “It’s hard for some of us in the majority to admit this, but

encourage excellence in graduate education. --- As a soon to be recipient of the ever powerful Bachelor of Arts degree, I am a pretty strong expert on this subject. What’s a better way to have a strong liberal arts core than with strong core exercises? There will be core exercises in every class, and by the time one graduates, their liberal arts core will be stronger than ever.

2) Support a faculty distinguished by their creative and intellectually rigorous teach-

I, a young, white middleclass male from Iowa, am the best resource on diversity that there is. ing and scholarship.

To show I support the faculty, I will give faculty piggy back rides every Friday. I will literally support them. To show creativity and intellectual rigor, there will also be finger painting and Sudoku puzzles at said piggy back rides.

3) Promote interdisciplinary collaborations between faculty, departments and colleges that will result in courses and degree programs addressing current and future global, cultural, social, economic and/ or political issues.

Three words: Interdepartmental scavenger hunts. Departments will have to work together to solve this hunt, which will lead to better drug enforcement grossly disproportionately targets African-Americans and other people of color. It has a devastating impact on their communities.”

Had the City Council voted for this resolution, it would have been a signal to the community and to the state of Iowa that Cedar Falls is a progressive community more focused on improving the lives of its citizens.

While Blackhawk county authorities would not be subject to the resolution and would still make arrests, the main change in Cedar Falls would be that less lives would be destroyed in our senseless “War on Drugs.” Rather than using fear and intimidation to enforce order, this ordinance would recognize that we reduce violent crime and hard drug abuse not through incarceration, but through community building and education.

name recognition and future collaborations. Also, there will be prizes and cake.

4) Focus on diverse educational delivery systems including innovative online programs and degrees.

In order to be more innovative, students will be able to pay their U-bill in their piles of tears from student loan debt. Our online programs will be overhauled by making myUNIverse and eLearning actually usable. And UNI will the first college in the nation to have a degree in “Being famous on the internet using only cat videos and Vines” 5) Explore partnerships with other institutions of higher education in the state and world to reach new students.

We will partner with the University of Costa Rica to provide UNI students with the ability to spring break there for $18.76+tax using the Promo Code: BOISENIS THEBESTPROVOSTE VER (flight not included).

6) Promote community engagement through both teaching and research to help address current and future cultural, social and economic issues in the state, nation and world.

Ask me about this one once I’ve become Provost.

7) Advance UNI’s commitment to diversity (recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students; campus climate) I, a young, white middleclass male from Iowa, am the best resource on diversity that there is. I will work hard on recruiting students the same

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Here is my headshot for the Provost Search Process. Sorry Hollywood, but education is my passion.

way I was recruited, make them not think about college until their senior year, and then go to the college that they’ve heard the most of that is also the cheapest.

To keep them at UNI, I will continue UNI’s rich tradition of giving out free t-shirts whenever possible. To keep the campus climate positive, every TV will show reruns of UNI’s win over Kansas and trounc-

The attitude of the Council members who voted against the resolution show the success of the War of Drugs’ campaign to spread ignorance and fear.

While naysayers would say that Cedar Falls would be endorsing drug abuse, in fact the proposal the City voted on would simply turn a marijuana-related violation from a serious misdemeanor to a small infraction on the order of a parking ticket.

Sadly, Cedar Falls would not turn into some kind of drugmecca overnight. It would still be in the power of the UNI to prohibit marijuana on campus, and it wouldn’t legalize the sale of marijuana itself. Rather, Cedar Falls would simply have less people needlessly thrown in jail than we did last year. Lives and families destroyed by marijuana convictions would

instead go on living their lives to their full potential.

The attitude of the Council members who voted against the resolution show the success of the War on Drug’s campaign to spread ignorance and fear. Councilman Joan Runchey, up for reelection in the fall, said that “I think this is the stupidest thing we have spent time on in a long time.” Considering the recent city council debates on roundabouts, the needless destruction of the lives of many young, mostly minority people demands attention and serious discussion. I applaud public servants like Councilman Taiber for having the guts to speak up

ing of NDSU. I believe that I have adequately, and without a doubt, proven myself as the best candidate for the Provost position. If you have any questions about what I would do as Provost, put them on Twitter, with the hashtag #BoisenforProvost2015 and I will gladly ignore them. I’ll be waiting for your phone call, President Ruud. about a controversial issue and advocate for sensible governance. It takes guts to advocate for real change, and Taiber deserves our help and support.

The four members who voted against the resolution, Runchey, Susan deBuhr, James Stichter and David Weiland are up for reelection in the next city election cycle this fall. UNI students and community members: hold them accountable! With the measure failing only 4-3, the historically low-drama city elections could be a referendum on the City’s inaction on this very issue.

If this is an issue you care about, real change at our local level is possible. Very rarely do the gears of democracy work so neatly on the local level, and I strongly urge the Cedar Falls community to think hard about what issues they think are important to the city in the next election.

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Connecting at Sidecar Coffee KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Staff Writer

The name of the game is Connect Four and Sidecar Coffee kicked off their fourweek tournament of the game on Saturday night.

The round-robin tournament had each match play the best of three games.

Six sets of Connect Four were set up for players so they could easily keep the games moving.

Daniel Vorwerk, senior public relations major, said, “[The Connect Four tournament] sounded like a fun way to spend my Saturday night.”

Last year, Sidecar had hosted the tournament in the fall. Owner of Sidecar, Andy Fuchtman said the tournament was the first thing they hosted after they opened the shop.

“That’s why we’re doing it, because we had a lot of fun with it,” Fuchtman said.

Vorwerk, who had participated in last year’s event and returned because of the fun he had, said, “I’m feel-

ing confident in my abilities. I’ve been practicing at home.”

Fuchtman said Connect Four was decided since it’s a quick, fun game that can be made into a tournament to allow for competition.

“It seemed like it really hit the sweet spot for what we were looking for,” Fuchtman said.

With the inclusiveness of the game and ability for players to have a break between matches, Connect Four fit Fuchtman’s stipulations. Fuchtman is also looking into different game nights and events.

Palmer Scott, second year special education grad student thought the idea would be interesting.

“If they did different games it’d be fun. If they did maybe Chutes and Ladders, anything,” Scott said.

Vorwerk brought up the point of the speed of the game.

“It depends on the speed of the game. It’s a game that’s easy for anybody to play even if you’ve never

played it before and games can go pretty quickly,” Vorwerk said.

What surprised Fuchtman the most about the tournament was the level of gameplay each contender would bring to the table.

“I was really surprised at the levels of Connect Four

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Cassie Yost, sophomore communication major, plays the postlude to finish off the program. The event was held in the Center for Multicultural Education Monday evening.

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Nicole Van Otterloo, junior leisure, youth and human services major was excited, not only for the opportunity to hear more about this great man, but also for the chance to hear the keynote speaker.

“It’s great to have an opportunity to listen to someone so accredited,” Otterloo said.

University of Northern Iowa President William Ruud pointed out that the

keynote speaker, Allen, stood where King stood in 1959 in the same room, at the same podium.

Students in attendance heard an in-depth analysis of King’s motivations and the rippling effects of his actions, which can still be felt today.

Allen began her speech paying homage to her father and his experiences with racism growing up in the South, moving on to analyze King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”

Allen highlighted one line

The two contenders that moved on to the final round and received a $25 gift card were Vorwerk and Beth Keesy, junior social work major. There will be three more rounds on Jan. 24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, with the championship round on Feb. 21.

Students and other members of the community watch and participate in Open Mic Night last Thursday at Sidecar Coffee Shop. The coffee shop also held a Connect Four Tournament last Saturday.

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ALLEN

because there’s people that are on a whole different point. I was really amazed.

We did eight weeks last time, each one each week, one person won and that person always just wiped the floor with everybody else,” Fuctman said, referring to last year’s tournament.

in particular from this letter, “Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”

Allen talked of the transformation of worlds, each person’s individual world they live in and of King’s fight for independence just as the founders of this country fought for independence — in solidarity.

Just as King borrowed from Gandhi in acts of peaceful resistance, so too,

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Danielle Allen, keynote speaker, gives a speech called “Citizenship and the King Legacy.” Allen discussed Martin Luther King Jr. and how his words are still prevalent today.

did Allen borrow from King in her analysis of independence. However, she didn’t agree with King on all points.

In one letter, King stated that African Americans are now thriving despite having to overcome 300 years of hardship. Allen felt that this was not true, or at the very least, it is no longer true. African Americans are not thriving and this comes from a lack of equality in power structures. As a result, the existing power structures

must be altered to suit equality.

Allen ended her speech on the powerful note that those of different backgrounds, ethnicities and genders must all come together in order for society to be strong. Ties like these, which bond people different from one another, are called Bridging Ties, and they strengthen any society. By altering, not abolishing power structures with the Bridging Ties, she said, equality is a dream that can be achieved.

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after Strube gained riding time against him. An escape by Strube put him in the lead, but Moore met it with a takedown.

With only two seconds left to spare, Moore gained a takedown and won the match 4-3.

“There’s some things I need to work on, getting momentum and figuring out my arm more than anything,” Cooper said. “But when the MAC comes, I’ll be ready for it.”

Although they fought hard in all their matches, UNI fell to the Hokies 20-12—ending their winning streak at home of 12 duals.

“We have 9 days right now, we’re going to get some really good training in and get these guys prepped and ready for Central Michigan,” said UNI Head Coach Doug Schwab.

The Panthers look to get back to their winning ways on Sunday when they travel to Mount Pleasant, Mich. to take on Central Michigan.

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UNI took on one of their toughest competitors last Friday in West Gym. Their first sold-out home meet of the season took place against Virginia Tech, who is ranked sixth in the nation.

The first match of the night came from the 197 bout, and started early with Basil Minto’s 2-0 takedown against Virginia Tech’s Jared Haught.

After much give and take from both wrestlers, the match was tied up 4-4 in the third period and went into overtime. From there, Minto took Haught down for a 6-4 victory—and kicked off the night with a Panther 3-0 lead.

The biggest upset of the night came from UNI’s Blaize Cabell, who is ranked 15 in the heavyweight bout, against Virginia Tech’s Ty Walz, who is ranked seventh. Walz scored first with an escape at the start of the second period, but Cabell lit up the third with an escape and two takedowns.

The final score was 5-3, taking the Panthers up to 6-0 for the night.

Four losses in the 125, 133, 141, and 149 bouts put the Panthers in a tight spot, as the Hokies took the lead with 14-6.

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Blaize Cabell (left) defeated seventh-ranked Ty Walz of Virginia Tech 5-3 on Friday. Cabell’s win put the Panthers up 6-0 but they eventually fell to the sixth ranked Hokies 20-12.

UNI’s Jarret Jensen went two scoreless periods against Virginia Tech’s Jake Spengler, but earned two minutes of riding time going into the third.

An escape, stall point, and an extra minute of riding time gave Jensen a 5-0 victory.

In the 165 pound weight class, Cooper Moore came

out gunning for a pin against Virginia Tech’s Chad Strube, despite Moore’s an injured elbow. Two scoreless periods left Moore in a tight spot

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Panther sports help heat up the winter season SEAN DENGLER

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Iowa winters are the worst.

They are cold, snowy, and miserable. Nothing is worse than waking up in a cold house to put on cold clothes to walk in the cold to a cold classroom with a cold professor. Winter is not enjoyable, but this year several Panther sports are looking to change Iowa winters.

The first Panther sport is the women’s basketball team.

After starting the year on a cold streak, the Panthers have been on a tear. They have won four of their last five games and are 7-2 in the last nine.

Until their loss last Friday against instate rival, Drake University, the Panthers were undefeated in conference play. These ladies play tough defense with the third best in the Missouri Valley Conference allowing 62.3 points per game.

On offense, they are led by sophomore Madison Weekly who is averaging 14.9 points per game. This is the most a Panther has averaged since Panther great Jacqui Kalin.

Panther wrestling is also warming up the cold Iowa winter. This wrestling team is receiving votes to be in the top 25. They also wrestle at one of the best venues in the country. The West Gym provides an up close and personal feel. The Panthers have multiple ranked wrestlers with Dylan Peters, Cooper Moore, and Blaize Cabell ranking in the top-25 in their respective weight classes.

The last Panther sport changing the Iowa winter is the men’s basketball team.

Owners of a 16-2 record with a five game winning streak, this is the best Panther squad since the Jayhawk slayers. As long as they continue on this path, the Panthers will be a lock for the NCAA tournament with a RPI ranking of 20 and a BPI ranking of 18. Offensively, the Panthers are led by senior Seth Tuttle who averages 14.9 points per game while shooting over sixty percent. They are also twenty-fourth in the nation with a field goal percentage of .485. Defensively, the Panthers use length and smart defend-

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UNI Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ben Jacobsen (pictured) has his team ranked in the top-20 for the first time since 2010 when the Panthers made a memorable run at the NCAA Tournament.

ing to stifle opposing offenses.

This is why they are fifth in the nation in points allowed per game and first in the MVC with 54.7 points.

These Panther teams deserve the support from Panther fans.

While Iowa winters are not fun, the atmospheres surrounding these Panther teams are fun,

amazing, and exciting. Be sure to brave the cold Iowa winter to go watch these squads in the McLeod Center and the UNIDome because I will be.

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62 Mill around 63 Passing stat.

64 Egyptian symbols of royalty 65 Both words in each answer to a starred clue begin and end with the same one

Across 1 Modern “Keep in touch!”

7 Ann’s sister 11 Extras may comprise one 14 Tennis star Gibson 15 The real thing, so to speak 17 Riddles 18 Regretting a wild night, maybe 19 *Beginning 21 Field of study 24 “We __ Family”: 1979 hit 25 Tamper 26 *They carry remainders 31 Org. where weight matters 32 Without __: riskily 33 On a streak

36 Capp and Capone 37 Syr. neighbor 38 Jueves, por ejemplo 39 Natural resource 40 Tease 42 Vibrater in a wind 43 Like Gen. Powell 44 *Bike safety device 47 __ Men: “Who Let the Dogs Out” band 49 Edible Asian shoot 50 Greek mount 51 *The rest 56 Burns poem that starts, “Wee, sleekit, cow’rin, tim’rous beastie” 57 Time of your life 61 Marching band instrument

Down 1 Keep time, in a way 2 Symphonic rock gp.

3 Cadillac sedan 4 Store to “fall into,” in old ads 5 Scant 6 First word of the chorus of “The Sidewalks of New York” 7 Parched 8 Dark-haired guy 9 Cask stopper 10 Safecracker 11 Some Cannes films 12 They have hoods and racks 13 Cold-water hazards 16 Was impending 20 Perp subduer 21 Egyptian dam 22 100 kopecks 23 Parts opposite points 27 First name in women’s boxing 28 Racing family name 29 Bay window 30 Aptly named novelist 34 Easily crumbled cookies 35 Betta tankmate 38 “Colonel Jack” novelist 41 “Oh, my!”

42 Uses, as credit card rewards 45 Amasses 46 Work on together, in a way 47 LPGA great Rawls 48 Stay clear of 52 “The boy you trained, gone he is” speaker 53 Sharing word 54 Relax 55 Blackthorn fruit 58 QB’s stat 59 Turn right 60 Go wrong

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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency (TNS) Today’s Birthday (01/22/15).

Tend your friendships for ample reward this year. Share resources and plans, and what you need comes. New income sources bloom after 3/20. Launch a new adventure with a partner after 4/8. Manage financial investments, insurance and agreements for a boost in family prosperity after October. Winter favors peaceful introspection over miscommunications. Find love where least expected.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -Today is a 7 -- Count blessings.

Dreams empower, so share them.

Push for a raise. Take notes for future reference. Finish your end of the deal. Contemplate your next move. Somebody’s test-

Answers to Crossword and Sudoku on page 8 ing your determination, and the strength of what you’ve built.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is a 7 -- Friends provide valuable input and inspiration today and tomorrow. Do the job carefully now, or do it over.

No excuses. Obtain necessary supplies. Strengthen your infrastructure. An impractical suggestion could work out. Relish shared laughter. Linger on joy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Career matters claim your attention today and tomorrow. A theory doesn’t work in practice. Go ahead and push your luck. Set a juicy goal.

Practice makes perfect in the coming phase. Find ways to mix business and pleasure.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You can take new ground over the next two days.

Travel to pursue a profitable aim. Don’t get intimidated. Re-

member what worked and what did not. Stick to details. Keep all receipts for later reconciliation.

Explore the terrain.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Review financial arrangements today and tomorrow. New data disproves old assumptions. Send invoices and pay bills. Collaborate to handle shared paperwork. Get inspired by your partner’s vision. Work can be fun, although tempers could flare. Act now, and talk later.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Today is a 7 -- Team projects go well. Work together to get a big job done. It could even get romantic. Someone is interested in your fantasies. Spin a fanciful tale. You don’t need to spend.

Focus on love. Share how you feel.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is an 8 -- A brilliant idea

interrupts you at work. Take note of inspiring dreams. You’re gaining respect. Set practical goals. You’ll see what needs to be done in the next two days.

Keep your day job until your night job pays.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 7 -- Appreciate what you have. The next two days are reserved for fun. Stifle your rebellious tendencies. Let the glue dry on a home repair job.

A woman has a key idea. Enjoy time with friends and family.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Your greatest strength is love. Have your home reflect that. Neatness counts double for the next few days.

Consider an outrageous suggestion. Update your equipment.

Recharge your batteries with domestic bliss. Hang out with family and friends.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) --

Today is a 9 -- It’s easier to concentrate for the next few days.

Write, express and record. Creative work thrives now. Sidestep breakdowns, and allow yourself to get distracted by love. Stick to your budget. Obstacles apparent now disappear later.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Make money today and tomorrow. Bring more into your coffers by letting people know what you’re up to... it’s in demand. Develop greater skill. Mix old with new. Listen to your intuitive senses. Rest and relaxation help.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Seek a path to harmony. You’re extra confident today and tomorrow. Don’t give in to financial stress. Believe you all can prosper. Hold onto what you have. Follow established standards. Record your dreams.

Barriers visible now are only temporary.

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