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Students are finding a way to support a good cause in a creative way.

With NISG elections coming up, there’s only one place to get the juicy deets.

Columnist Dengler is hopeful for the Panther men in March Madness.

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Romeo & Juliet Russian National Ballet visits GBPAC KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Staff Writer

Ballet’s articulation comes from movement and expression, since there is no speaking. Audiences got to see this firsthand on Sunday. The Russian National Ballet Theatre performed William Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” through Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Art’s Center’s 2014-15 Artist Series “Spark, Ignite, Inspire.”

“The expressive, articulate movements of the ballet is what makes it so captivating,” said Blake Argotsinger, the associate marketing manager of GBPAC. Jordan Edberg, a prospective UNI student, was excited for the performance. Edberg was prepared to view the ballet in an artistic light, especially in an interpretive way.

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Actions mean more than words RENAE BEARD renaeb @uni.edu

Here are some things they tell you not to do when you’re writing: start your piece with a definition (this is a lazy copout), use a conjunction (for all of you less than inclined at English writing; ‘and,’ ‘but’, etc.) to begin a sentence, employ fragments, or use runon sentences (something this opening could easily turn into). I might use all four…

According to the Merriam-

Webster Dictionary, ‘lip service’ (noun), is defined as: support for someone or something that is expressed by someone in words but that is not shown in that person’s actions.

The first time I heard this word was in fourth grade. We were required to complete various stations, one of which was to help us improve our vocabulary. We simply opened up the dictionary, looked on the page the book had opened to, and found a word we’d never seen. The only word I remember from that exercise was ‘lip service.’

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Appreciation for Dance Marathon JOSIE ROBERTSON Staff Writer

Dancers from around the community will unite in honor of patients at Iowa City Children’s Hospital for the annual Big Event, hosted by UNI Dance Marathon March

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Before the event takes place, many other fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise money for both the Iowa City Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

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With 40 days to go until the Big Event, dancers were challenged to raise 40 dollars during Dance Marathon Appreciation Week.

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Students get creative for a cause MEGAN GREGORSOK

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The sharp smell of acrylic paint. The humming sound of murmuring chitchat.

The gentle clink of hardened clay. All contained in a corner room of Schindler Education Center where something immense but subtle is happening.

The student-run organization, Art for El Salvador, continues in its third year at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Founded by current student Maria Howard and her sisters, Niah and Sarah, the non-profit organization started as a way to help a community in El Salvador, Caserio Mediagua.

It takes the experience to a whole new level when you have a relationship with [the community].

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UNI students (left to right) Carl Murphy, Derek Kupris, Emily Kilnoski and Kaimi Mattila worked on a variety of crafts to raise money to build a school in El Salvador.

Maria Howard

elementary education major and co-founder of Art for El Salvador

According to Maria Howard, elementary education major, Art for El Salvador cooperates with Caserio Mediagua to help build and renovate schools with the funds raised, and the community itself decides where those funds go.

The community is invested in having their children continue their education, and it was agreed that schools were the top priority. Last year, the project raised 27 thousand dollars to build a junior high school, focusing on grades seven through nine. This year, the organization focuses on renovating the existing kindergarten through sixth grade school.

Howard’s passion shines, drawing many people to the cause. Denise Tallakson, UNI instructor of elementary and literacy education, says that she was equally inspired by Howard’s passion. Tallakson’s own participation comes from her belief that art of all kinds, from dance to painting, can be used as a service to mankind.

“You get out of it as much as you give,” Tallakson said.

Art for El Salvador takes this belief and proves it.

Along with their many other events occurring throughout the year, the upcoming third annual art auction hosted

by Art for El Salvador, Art for the Heart, allows for

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Maria Howard and Samantha Wall chat as they weave. Art for El Salvador’s upcoming event, Art from the Heart, will give the community a chance to bid on student-made art to benefit their cause.

more participation from the student body. On Feb. 8 in Maucker Union from 2-6 p.m., students will be able to listen to live music, make arts and crafts and bid on art created by UNI students.

You just have to have a passion for helping people.

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elementary education major and co-founder of Art for El Salvador

The proceeds from Art from the Heart will go to Caserio Mediagua.

In May, many of the close participants in Art for El Salvador will visit the community in order to see the effects of their work.

“It takes the experience to a whole new level when you have a relationship with [the

community],” Howard said.

Art for El Salvador hosts a monthly art night where any student can show up, grab some art supplies and create works that will be donated for the cause. Times and locations of these events are posted on their Facebook page.

Senior psychology major Kaimi Mattila, who will be taking over as head of Art for El Salvador at UNI, started out attending this monthly art night, which she feels combines many important qualities of a student organization: art, friends and most importantly, a good cause. But you don’t have to be an artist to help or to attend.

“It’s about a lot more than just making art. You just have to have a passion for helping people,” Howard said.

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NISG Elections: the blog is back!

COREY COOLING coolingc @uni.edu

The Blog is back! I’m Corey Cooling, and I am pleased to announce that I will be covering this year’s Northern Iowa Student Government elections on the Northern Iowan’s blog, NISGElections.com. I’m in my fifth-year “victory lap” here at UNI and I’ve worn quite a few different hats. I’ve been a Senator and Election Commissioner for NISG, been an opinion writer for the NI for two years, and last year I ran a campaign to be your student body president.

This year, I have the distinct pleasure of hosting your “one-stop-shop” for everything related to this year’s elections. Whether you’re putting together a campaign yourself or are looking for the latest in what the candidates are up to, I hope you will join me at NISGElections.com The blog began in 2011 after a series of controversial elections and derisive infighting in the Senate.

That year, two NISG veterans decided to expand the coverage of NISG for the student body to get a better idea what their representa-

I’ll be here to cover what’s going on behind the scenes.

I’ll also give you my honest opinion about the candidates and give them hard questions in interviews.

tives were up to. Four years later, the Senate has been totally reformed and many of their policies have been updated. We’ve had several really tight Presidential elections with razor thin margins.

With President Ruud in his second year and the new Regents funding model being debated, UNI students, now more than ever, need good representation to the administration and the legislature.

I’ll repeat a promise made when the blog was founded.

Through the blog, I will do everything I can to give you news you can’t get anywhere else. I’ll show you what the candidates are paying attention to so you can pay attention too. I’ll look closely at the candidates and their platforms and call them out if they’re unrealistic. I’ll see

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Stay in the know with everything 2015 NISG Elections with Corey Cooling at the NISG blog.

how proposed policies would really affect students and student groups, and I’ll be frank and honest with what I find out.

As a former candidate for president, I will be able to give you analysis and context to describe what the candidates are thinking about, because I’ve been there. From building up Facebook friends to designing logos and websites, I’ll be here to cover what’s going on behind the scenes. I’ll also give you my honest opinion about the can-

didates and give them hard questions in interviews. It’s my goal to give student voters a wealth of information to make their choice of candidates for both Senate and President/Vice President.

I’ll end with some dates to keep in mind as election season looms in the coming weeks. This year’s Election Commissioner is Nathan Davis and his job is to help candidates campaign within the rules and get on the ballot.

In order to get on the ballot for any position, you must fill

LIP SERVICE

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I had to use it in a sentence.

I remember calling the teacher over, naively questioning what something as silly as ‘lip service’ could possibly mean. I comprehended it at the most basic level, but I did not fully understand it.

There’s part of me that wishes I could have re-wrote my sentence for the word in high school; I was presented with real examples there…but the best example was given to me last week.

How many times had I left a gathering feeling impassioned, but having no direction . . .

I had the pleasure of attending the Diversity Matters Town Hall Meeting.

I would genuinely recommend this event to each and every faculty, staff, and student at the university. I learned more about the works of this campus for the sake of diversity in a ten min-

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Students gather at the Day of Solidarity Nov. 6 to support victims of Yik Yak posts. Columnist Beard reflects on how to keep changing the world beyond “Lip Services.”

ute opener than I ever knew existed (but that’s another opinion column entirely). The majority of the meeting was dedicated to keynote speaker, Dr. Heather Hackman of Hackman Consulting Group.

She was incredible. Not only well-spoken and confident, but well-read and researched.

And then she brought up the most interesting concept, the ‘trend’ of ‘changing the world.’

“Does buying Toms really mean you’re changing the world? Is having a phone case with the emblem (Red)

displayed on it actually doing anything? Is carrying a coffee with a Fair Trade stamp on it truly working for the greater good?”

Then that word, “Lip service…” And my brain was churning. “Hoping isn’t enough,” Hackman enunciated. “We must work for it.”

I thought about all the wellintentioned people I knew. I thought about myself. How many times had I reposted something and patted myself on the back for being an activist? For doing my part? How many times had I attended a

movement of solidarity, or a protest, or a rally and felt as though my presence were somehow changing something? How many times had I no more than finished clicking that “share” button to feel empty? How many times had I left a gathering feeling impassioned, but having no direction as to where, or how, or when to make my next move? To continue making a difference?

Hackman continued, “I heard of a campus-lead movement that took place in the fall in response to social

out a form that can be picked up at the NISG Office (top floor of the Union) beginning Friday, Feb. 6. That’s a week from Friday! For other information from Nathan, check out the election info site at hhtp://www.uni.edu/ studentorgs/nisg/elections or email Nathan at davisnal@uni.edu. Formal campaign season begins Monday Feb. 9, at 8 a.m.

I’m hoping this year’s election will be exciting and informative and I hope you stay tuned. media harassment. The title was great . . . but I think what it really underscored was the concept, ‘It scares me and I don’t know what to do.’”

There are these things called action and accountability, and personal next steps.

“Lean in to individual change,” she encouraged. “Shift your attitude from guilt to curiosity. Develop your what/why/ how. Coordinate and implement and remember to listen deeply and profoundly.” *** So I wonder what my fourth grade teacher would say, well over a decade later?

I can say with almost guaranteed certainty that she probably doesn’t even remember that moment. As a first year teacher, fresh out of college, I assume she had no idea that the simple activity she implemented for vocabulary development would come rushing back to me while listening to a keynote.

I’m also sure that the speaker, with the intention to stimulate critical thinking, would suppose I was reminiscing on such a minor detail of my past. But I was. And I did.

And now I encourage you: Think about it.

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“I’m a really big fan of classical liter ature and also dance so it’s a really good combination,” Edberg said.

Argotsinger said that the ballet has many aspects to it.

“For one, the athleticism it takes to manipulate the body is incredible. The stor y-telling in this particular ballet is uniquely captivating,” Argotsinger said.

“You have a stor y like Romeo and Juliet, written

by Shakespeare who uses different poetic forms for each of his characters, characters who become more complex as the story goes on.”

Aside from characters there is the addition of music. “ Tc h a i ko v s k y … f i r s t had to interpret this story and those poetic for ms into a musical score that captures the pure passion and emotion,” Argotsinger said.

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The Russian National Ballet Theatre performs Romeo and Juliet at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

The performance took place Sunday at 3 p.m.

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Performers of the Russian National Ballet Theatre play out Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Elena Radchenko is founder and artistic director of the ballet theatre.

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memorable balcony scene by two UNI students.

This isn’t the first time that the Russian National Ballet has come to the GBPAC. Argotsinger said the company perfor med Cinderella for the 20122013 season and Sleeping Beauty for the 2010-2011 season and the 2005-2006 season.

“We’ve had several different ballet companies here over the last 15 years.

The Russian National Ballet has been here several times and continue to inspire us with their movements,” Argotsinger said.

Encour aged to go by her Russian advisor, Emily Francis, geography g raduate student, hoped to “enjoy the cultural differences.”

With this experience, Edberg hoped to take home “more appreciation for dance as an art form.

I’ve danced as a kid, like tap dancing, but I’ve never really been able to see professional dancers do a huge show.”

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A performer of the Russian National Ballet Theatre takes to the stage for Romeo and Juliet. Sergei Prokofiev wrote the ballet.

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UNI DM

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The money raised helps the children and their families feel as close to home as possible during their stay at the hospital. Last year alone, the organization raised $176,498 according to the UNI Dance Marathon website.

The dancers in particular, made up of approximately 1,200 students and community members, put in a lot of work to help raise money for the cause. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed by the UNI Dance Marathon members.

“They’re really what makes our organization as strong as it is,” said Tyler

Shuck, junior political science major and director of recruitment for UNI DM. As a way to give back, UNI DM is dedicating a whole week to the dancers to show their gratitude and appreciation. The week of events were created to fit the interests of the marathon dancers.

To kick off the week, UNI DM gave out free Orange Crush in the Union on Monday. With this day being forty days away from the Big Event, UNI DM challenged all of their dancers to raise forty dollars in hopes to grow their current total and become closer to their goal of raising $225,000 this year.

On Tuesday, the danc-

CAMPUS LIFE ers decorated cookies in the union with orange icing. The Texas Roadhouse giveback night took place that night, where 10 percent of all restaurant sales went to UNI DM. The Dancer Appreciation Week festivities continued Wednesday night at Beck’s, located on College Hill, where karaoke took place and the cover charge was donated to UNI DM. Black Tie Affair, one of UNI DM’s most anticipated events of the year, is to take place Thursday night starting at 9 p.m. in the Threehouse. Those who attend will be dressed in formal attire, and provided with free food and Red Bull.

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Games such as poker and blackjack will also be played and a dance party will take place in the basement.

Friday night, dancers will be able to meet the Miracle Kids and their families at the UNI women’s basketball game and see a halftime show performed by UNI Dance Marathon. This event begins at 7 p.m. in the McLeod Center.

UNI DM will be wrapping up dancer appreciation week Saturday, when they host a Day of Dance Benefit held in Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. This event includes ten acts and features local dance teams and the Brazilian 2wins.

CAMPUS EVENTS THURSDAY

TYLER OAKLEY Old Central Ballroom, Maucker 8 p.m.

Campus Activities Board is hosting Tyler Oakley, Youtube star and promoter of LGBTQ* issues. Oakley will speak for an hour about pop culture and stories that have never been heard in his videos.

UNI DANCE MARATHON: BLACK TIE AFFAIR Threehouse: Wesley Foundation 9 p.m.-midnight UNI Dance Marathon is hosting it’s third annual Black Tie Affair. $5 per person, $7 per couple.

FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES featuring LANCE M. SACKNOFF & STEFANIE TROUT BROOK Hearst Center for the Arts 7 p.m.

The Final Thursday Reading Series is in season 14 that features guest authors and local writers. There will be open mic at 7:15 p.m. The author goes on at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY

UNI DANCE MARATHON DANCE BENEFIT Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center 7-8:30 p.m.

Benefit performances by area dance teams and entertainment groups such as Brazilian 2wins come together to support UNI Dance Marathon. Tickets can be purchased on their Facebook page for $10. UNI students can get into the event for free.

UNI REED DAY Davis Hall, GBPAC All day Members of the School of Music faculty artists will appear as clinicians at this event. There will also be guest clinicians performing during the event.

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Orange and red clad participants high-five one another during last year’s event. Dance Marathon is an annual event held each year to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

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Participants gather for Dance Marathon. This week has been called UNI Dance Marathon Dancer Appreciation Week for the upcoming event on March 7.

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UNI looks to dethrone Shockers SEAN DENGLER

is Wichita averages more points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals per game.

While statistics are important, they do not mean anything in one particular game.

The Shockers have to play in the McLeod Center, and the atmosphere will be strong for this game. Whether it is from ESPN broadcasting the matchup, the battle for first in the MVC, or being the best opponent UNI will see at the McLeod, this game will be memorable.

A win against Wichita solidifies Northern Iowa’s March Madness bid. By beating Wichita, the Panthers will lay the groundwork to be a mid-major power in the future years.

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University of Northern Iowa’s game versus Wichita State University is the biggest one of the year. The Wichita State game is the certified platinum of UNI’s schedule.

This match-up on ESPN is a battle of two top twenty rated teams. The game is also for the supremacy of the Missouri Valley Conference. Wichita State has been the king of the mountain for some time in the MVC, winning their last 25 conference games.

Since Northern Iowa’s last regular season conference title in 2010, Wichita State has won two of the past four regular season championships and one tournament championship. All great things come to an end, and this year’s Panther team can dethrone the Shockers.

While the Shockers give up 56.4 points per game, Northern Iowa gives up 54.9 points per game. Northern Iowa is ranked 31st in the nation in field goal percent-

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The Panthers are set to square off against the Wichita State Shockers on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the McLeod Conter. The Shockers have won 25 straight Missouri Valley Conference contests.

age with .476 while Wichita is 97th with .452. The Panthers have nine players average at least 15 minutes a game while no one goes over 30 minutes.

On the other side, Wichita State has six players average at least 15 minutes a game

while three players go over 30 minutes.

UNI will take advantage of this depth. Wichita State will not know which Panther will have the hot hand. It could be Seth Tuttle, Wes Washpun or Marvin Singleton. For

Wichita State, it is going to be Ron Baker. He averages the most minutes per game while leading the team in points per game.

The Panthers’ strong team defense will swallow him up.

The case against Northern Iowa winning

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Deflate-gate, other distractions riddle NFL season ALFRED O’BRIEN Associate Sports Editor

In the midst of the two week preparation period for the NFL Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are trying to stay mentally focused for arguably the most important game of the year. It might not seem like a lot of time but for each team, it feels like years.

The hardest part about the two week hiatus is staying away from the distractions. Montages, redundant interviews, and extended banter of the media begin to weigh on the team’s ability to focus on the main goal.

The last thing you want is to go into the Super Bowl dealing with criticism and ridicule from the public. The all-around negativity could affect the team’s play and in turn, decide who gets to raise the Lombardi trophy in the air. This year, that is exactly what the New England Patriots are dealing with heading into the weekend’s final showdown.

During a time when fans should be getting hyped for the last game of the season and celebrate another year of football, they must instead be enthralled by another controversy and question another organization’s character.

After the NFL accused the Patriots of playing with deflat-

ed footballs during the AFC Championship game, the media had an all-out frenzy covering the fiasco. The accusations came after Colts defender D’Qwell Jackson intercepted a pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the first half. It is reported that either Jackson, or the equipment manager he gave the ball to, first noticed the ball being unusually flat. Using a slightly flatter ball can make it much easier to throw and catch.

Throughout the NFL’s investigation, the Patriots have plead innocent, feigned ignorance and are offended that they would be considered committing such an act. Bearing in mind the fact that the Patriots have been caught red-handed breaking NFL regulations in recent years, I would say the suspicion is merited.

The Spygate scandal, where New England was caught filming the New York Jets coaches giving play call signals, is a prime example that wouldn’t help New England’s case. Unfortunately, whether the Patriots are found guilty or not doesn’t matter at this point. Regardless of the outcome, this exaggerated controversy doesn’t help the NFL’s (or New England’s) image in any way.

As an avid fan of football, it saddens me to see even in the final week of the season, after everything that has hap-

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) addresses the media at the 2015 Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday about the ‘deflate-gate’ controversy.

pened this year; these negative situations are still as relevant as the game itself. This situation comes at the most inopportune time of the year, capping off what I consider to be the worst handled season by the NFL office in recent memory.

In a year that was riddled with high-profile domestic violence cases and questionable suspensions for drug use,

Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL leaders were unable to control these situations in an effective and decent way while sometimes adding fuel to the fire.

This season, the NFL let themselves get distracted from what actually matters, the enjoyment of the game itself.

Yes, when rules are broken and situations that should never be

overlooked happen, they should be dealt with. Just not in the way they were this season. Having relaxed policies and flat-out bad decision-making clearly caught up with NFL this year. Whether the Patriots are guilty of cheating may never be seen, but one thing for sure is that the distraction they have been engulfed in may just cost them a Lombardi trophy.

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54 Periphery ... and, literally, the periphery of 17-, 27- and 41-Across 57 Most clubs in a pro’s bag 58 Scott Turow memoir 59 Vulcan mind __: Spock’s skill 60 Principle 61 Superstorm response org.

62 Functions

Across 1 Help for Holmes 5 All hands on deck 9 Baby food, usually 14 “Can you give me a __?”

15 Bass’ red triangle, e.g.

16 Dove rival 17 Fraternal meeting place 19 Sense & Spray air freshener maker 20 “Here are the facts,” briefly 21 Garden outcast 22 Dark suit 23 Central church area 25 Pacific Northwest capital 27 “The Cask of Amontillado” writer

31 Reduced in number 32 Track tipsters 33 Train cos.

35 Yankee nickname since 2004 36 Asparagus, mostly 37 Nemesis 38 ENE or WSW 39 Set straight 40 Golfer Palmer, to fans 41 Where to read candidate endorsements 44 Much of the time 45 Kitchen add-on?

46 Yemenis’ neighbors 49 “__ been thinking ...”

50 NASA thumbs-up 53 Acme’s opposite

Sudoku One

Down 1 “Cutthroat Kitchen” competitor 2 Easter bloom 3 Critical comment 4 Aliens, briefly 5 Prosperous, after “in” 6 Took the bus 7 Fabergé creation 8 Reason for hand-wringing 9 Sloppy farm digs 10 Tanning booth light, for short 11 Freeway, e.g.

12 Earth, to Hans 13 Windows to the soul, so they say 18 “Reading Rainbow” host Burton 22 Mattress supports 24 Matured 25 Liqueur in a fizz 26 Barnard grad 27 Like 27-Across’ work 28 Clothes 29 Fruity drinks 30 Bert’s buddy 31 Fleeting fashion 34 “Get it?”

36 Schedule openings 37 Sassy tyke 39 Initially 40 More fitting 42 Salt additive 43 Low parking garage floor 46 Bad mood 47 Bern’s river 48 Noodle bar order 49 List component 51 Gawk at 52 Classic sneakers 54 “That knocked the wind out of me!”

55 Sorbonne one 56 Aussie runner

Sudoku One

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HOROSCOPES

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency (TNS) Today’s Birthday (01/29/15).

Collaborate for shared prosperity this year. There’s money available, especially after 3/20.

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

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Don’t assume you know the answer or spend on it. Shed light on the truth without making a determination. Prepare for new responsibilities. Consider each person’s resources as you make

decisions. Reassure them.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Handle basic priorities today and keep income flowing or learn the hard way. A reality check could startle. Go with the flow. Keep practicing and you get through. Relax and enjoy it. Pull in your creative harvest.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Maintain confidence even when there are breakdowns everywhere. Innovative solutions are possible today. Step outside the box. Sift through the fluff for solid data.

Think it over, and get feedback from friends and family. Keep the momentum.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Take care of health and vitality, for yourself and those nearby. Avoid colds and the flu by getting extra rest, exercise and good food. Hold onto what you have. Cut stress

by taking frequent peace breaks.

Meditate on a dream.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Your team is a big help today. Let them handle the details. Read the fine print.

There are valuables hidden in that stack of stuff. Let another take the lead. Prepare for fierce competition by strengthening your network.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Today is a 7 -- Things may not go according to plan. Feelings seem more sensitive than usual.

It’s not an illusion. Take time to think things over. Friends are there for you. Take authority over your own responsibilities, and let others handle the rest.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is an 8 -- Schedule trips and events carefully. Turn down a suggestion that goes against your grain. Figure costs before committing. Cash flow impacts work or vice versa. Friends help

you make a connection. Magnetic personalities come together.

Breathe deeply.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -Today is a 7 -- A perfect storm brews around financial discussion today. Avoid talking about money if possible. Hold onto your cash and avoid provoking jealousies. Manage administrative details, file papers and keep accounts current, but make big decisions together later.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- What does your partner think? Obstacles in the road could cause sparks to fly. Give each other the benefit of the doubt, and avoid upset.

Use your best manners. Do your chores. Share your appreciation for a job well done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Take care of work first, then turn to personal goals. Compromise may be required. You feel like splurg-

ing. Get your team to do the research. Ask probing questions.

Flesh out the details. Choose beauty over practicality.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is a 7 -- There’s a setback in a game. Review deadlines, commitments and routines. Ensure that they make use of your talents. Get carried away by a fascinating exchange of ideas.

Evaluate and choose new strategies. Consider the consequences before implementation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Someone at home is dealing with barriers and breakdowns around love or a dream. Provide comfort and support. Explore hidden options.

Examine fears to banish them.

Learn from objections. Your listening is a gift. Give it generously.

DAKOTA INGLES

MANAGING EDITOR INGLESDNI@GMAIL.COM

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