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Columnist Bailey Klinkhammer makes the case for paying SAA members.

UNI women’s basketball won two straight games last week.

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Panthers win two over conference opponents HUNTER FRIESEN Sports Writer

It was a week filled with victory for the UNI men’s basketball team as they overcame their heartbreaking overtime defeat to Drake last Saturday by beating two conference opponents in Evansville on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Illinois State on Saturday, Jan. 29.

Wednesday’s game at Evansville almost played the same tune as the Drake game, with the Purple Aces nearly completing a second-half rally. Before that, the Panthers got their offense going quickly as they took an 11-3 lead within the first five minutes.

Eventually, that lead withered away as the Purple Aces continually converted three-pointers. Nate Heise and Bowen Born led the team on a 7-0 run to end the half with a 35-27 lead.

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UNI men’s basketball defeated conference opponents Evansville and Illinois State last week.

The second half was nearly a repeat of the first as UNI got off to a hot start and extended their lead to 15, which was slowly erased by a barrage of three-pointers by Evansville. But the Panther men never backed

down, and maintained their lead until the end, winning 64-59.

Heise’s great inside game netted him 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds.

AJ Green led the team in scoring with 18 points,

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which pushed him over the 1,500 career point milestone. Green now sits seventh all-time in program history, passing Eric Coleman during Sunday’s contest.

The win also gave the Panthers the season sweep over Evansville, the eighth time it’s happened under head coach Ben Jacobson.

Riding their road victor y moment um, the Panthers returned home for a Saturday matchup against the Redbirds of Illinois State.

Unlike their early explosiveness in Wednesday’s game, the Panthers struggled out the gate this time, only converting eight of their 29 shot attempts, 14 of which came from behind the arc.

But even with their misses, the Panthers didn’t give up as they relentlessly crashed the offensive glass, securing 12 offensive rebounds. The number 12 kept appearing in UNI’s favor, as Illinois State committed 12 first-half fouls against the Panthers, which led to 12 made free throws.

UNI ended the half strongly with a 30-28 lead.

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Rest in peace Nark Mook CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN News Editor

Nark Mook, the beloved parody Twitter account run by an anonymous UNI student, is tragically no more.

To the great sadness of the campus community, Nark signed off his account by tweeting, “This is the tweet I’ve been dreading. I’m graduating today, which means it’s time for me to end the chapter on this account. It’s been an honor to be able to share some humor with all of you over the past year and I’m so incredibly grateful for what this account has become.”

See NARK MOOK OBITUARY, page 2

Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean Final three candidates vie for open Dean of the College of Education position

daily basis and I remain in awe of the expertise of our faculty, the promise of our students, and the deep impact the work of this College has on our community, state, region, and nation.”

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN News Editor

Colleen Mulholland The first candidate announced by the College of Education is current interim dean Colleen Mulholland.

Mulholland has served as interim dean at UNI since 2019, and will continue to serve as interim dean through the 2022 academic school year. She came to UNI after 10 years with the University of Indianapolis, and served as interim dean, assistant dean, and as an assistant professor in secondary education.

“During and prior to my time at UNI, I have led meaningful systemic change initiatives that have directly impacted students, faculty, the university and the greater community,” Mulhollond writes in an official letter of

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Colleen Mulholland is the current interim dean for UNI’s College of Education.

Christopher Jochum currently works at the Fort Hayes State University.

Sara Helfrich currently works for the Patton College of Education at Ohio University.

introduction.

Mulholland earned her doctorate in education in curriculum and instruction and master’s in instructional design from the University of Central Florida. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in middle school education with a specialization in English language arts and social studies from University of Kentucky.

She has previously taught middle level and high school English in Florida and holds national board certification in English language arts and adolescent young adulthood.

Mulholland emphasizes her main strengths as her “commitment to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and accessible environment for all,” her “administrative acumen and

success,” “expertise in educator preparation, partnerships, community engagement” and finally her “experience in fundraising and alumni relations.”

Mulholland also emphasized her passion in serving as the interim dean for the College of Education.“It has been a professional privilege to witness excellence on a

Christopher Jochum The second candidate announced by the university is Christopher Jochum.

Jochum is currently the Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Jochum holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University, a master’s degree in Spanish and ESL Education and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education (Spanish and Speech) from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

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“As someone who is bilingual (English/Spanish) and has committed my career to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, I believe I am uniquely qualified to lead, support and grow diverse programs that serve the needs of all students,” Jochum writes in his letter of introduction.

Jochum’s professional accomplishments at Fort Hays include creating a “twoyear small learning community for education majors, increasing undergraduate University of Northern Iowa/Courtesy research participation in the The College of Education has had an interim dean since 2019 and is department, developing an looking to permanently fill the position. honors program for teacher education majors, offering at Fort Hayes, he spent eight “I am confident that I posservice learning and intern- years at the University of sess the character, integrity, ship opportunities to urban Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), experience and leadership and rural areas of the United and developed an online style required to serve as the States, and providing stu- Master of Arts Degree in next Dean of the College of dents global, diverse experi- Spanish Education in 2013 Education at the University ences through study abroad.” which was the first of its of Northern Iowa,” Jochum Prior to Jochum’s position kind. said.

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Nark had garnered 1,798 followers over the years, humoring UNI students with somewhat dark, but hilarious tweets such as, “Based on the amount of people in Rod rn I’m guessing we’re all struggling with finals. Based on the amount of people also watching Netflix on their phones

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VOLUME 118, ISSUE 30 Sara Helfrich The final candidate announced by the university is Sara Helfrich. Helfrich currently serves as interim dean for the Patton College of Education at Ohio University.

Helfrich has earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education/moderate special needs, a masters in education in special education from Boston College, and a Ph.D. in Reading Education from the University of Pittsburgh. According to Ohio University, “Helfrich teaches courses in reading methods, reading instruction and assessment, language and literacy development, and children’s literature,” and her major research interests include “pre-service and in-service teacher self-efficacy related to teaching literacy, teacher preparation programming, and the role of partnerships in teacher education.”

Among some of Helfrich’s professional achievements include creating the Grant Writing Mentor Program at Ohio University, transitioning the Masters of Reading program online in 2012 which tripled enrollment, and developing the graduate-level Online Reading Endorsement program in 2013.

Her letter of introduction detailed her commitment to building an inclusive environment, building strong partnerships and working with a variety of programs as well as her strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, “It would be a privilege to offer my strengths of collaboration, steady and thoughtful leadership, and a strong desire for continued progress to your college,” Helfrich wrote. “The College of Education at UNI has an exciting future and I would like to help lead the journey.”

I’m guessing we’re all gonna fail.” And, “All classes are cancelled today in observance of Red (Taylor’s version).”

Although Nark Mook’s account will be sorely missed by the university community, Nark encouraged people to follow other UNI Twitter parody accounts like @ UNIamasquirrel, @UNI_ unmasked, @uni_chairs and @UNIvsTrees.

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May Nark Mook live on in our memories. Rest in peace, Nark. You will be missed.

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UNI needs to compensate SAA BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Opinion Columnist

You see them walking around campus, an army of prospective students and parents trailing behind them, bundled in their winter coats. They are smiling, chat ting, pointing. The St udent Admissions Ambassadors are the frontline for prospective students. Their tour of the university could make or break whether or not a student decides to attend UNI. So why do they go unpaid?

As of right now, the University of Iowa is the only regent universit y that pays their campus guides. Amanda Cvitko Quinteiro, the manager of Iowa’s Campus Tour Program, shed some light on the importance of paying students, and paying them well. “We employ about 60-80 students so we have consistent numbers, and ever yone is paid $12.50 an hour,’’ she explained. She also gave details about their interview process, explaining that it’s a very competitive process. “Considering we only admit about 30 students to the program during each cycle, it can be ver y competitive.

Students are challenged to show off their personality and energy, because

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Student Admissions Ambassador (SAA) have been around since 1987 and ever since served as the”Face of UNI” for departments around campus.

that’s what we look for in tour guides.” Compared to SAA’s admissions process, Iowa’s is rigorous, with a series of interviews and interview cuts.

But, above the interview process, Quinteiro highlighted the importance of paying students, and paying them well. “I know that our dining halls are struggling to find staff, but we had 271 applicants for only 30 positions.” Parallel to UNI’s Housing and Dining employee str uggle, Iowa is also barely keeping their head above water.

Quinteiro explained the value in paying students well, compared to just paying them. “Compensation

shows students that their work is valued at this institution.” Iowa’s Campus Tour Program paints a picture of what could be next for U NI’s Student Admissions Ambassadors.

Where can we find the money to pay SAA? According to Quinteiro, that’s up to the university itself. “Here at Iowa, our Office of Admissions has carved out funding within their budget to pay our student employees. When it comes to student compensation, it is up to offices to figure out their priorities within their budgets.”

SAA’s impact is very

similar to Iowa’s campus guides. They have inf luenced many prospective students into making their final decision to be at the University of Nor ther n Iowa. People including several alumni and I recognize that UNI places a very important job onto the shoulders of students and decides to recognize them as volunteers. Considering that the enrollment for full time students at UNI has been declining steadily for almost a decade now, it’s almost surprising that the Office of Admissions hasn’t considered paying the students that recruit for them.

In light of President

Nook’s ver y conf ident projections of an uptick in enrollment as much as 17% in the next five years, relies on SAA in achieving that goal in recruitment. Some may argue that COVID-19 could be to blame for a continual decline in students, but UNI hasn’t seen a rise in overall full time students since 2014, according to U NI’s Fact Book. Nook has said that 50% of the decline in full time student en rollment comes from losses in international students. He also says that making international students feel welcome on campus is a top priority to him, and the rest of the university.

All of this suggests a strong need for recr uiters – paid recr uiters.

Iowa’s depiction of placing value within their student recruitment team through compensation should be a strong indicator to the regent universities of where their pr ior ities should lie, especially within the Office of Admissions.

If UNI wants to meet their very confident projection for 2026, paying the people who have a direct inf luence on what the incoming class size looks like should take immediate precedence to the university.

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Panther Portrait: Art faculty exhibition

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Displayed in the gallery in the Kamerick Art Building is the work faculty have made, ranging from sculptures, prints and paintings. The exhibition will be presented until Friday Feb. 25. The gallery is open Monday - Friday 10a.m. - 5p.m.

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A report from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

Since its inception in 1978, the Sundance Film Festival has been the harbinger for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. Names such as Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Soderbergh, Kevin Smith, and Darren Aronofsky received their big break at the famed festival. There are also notable films of “Get Out,” “Call Me

By Your Name,” “Whiplash,” and “American Psycho” that achieved cult status after their premieres.

Unfortunately, the festival had to continue operating in a virtual-only setting due to the danger of COVID-19. But with this circumstance comes a silver lining, as it opens the possibility of discovery to anyone in the country, and not just the select few that can make the trek to Park City.

Below is a report of the seven films I was able to see over the week-long festival.

After Yang (4/5) “After Yang” is full of grace and compassion, with a touch of melancholy to make it a truly reflective experience of the human soul. It merges American sci-fi with the softer side of independent cinema, which makes it a perfect project to be under the A24 umbrella. Writer/director Kogonada makes use of precise visuals that synchronize with the gentle storytelling.

It’s a highwire act of filmmaking made to look remarkably simple, yet full of complexion underneath.

Dual (4/5) Karen Gillan (who plays Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) stars in this dark comedy that takes inspiration from the deadpan style of Yorgos Lanthimos.

Gillan plays Sarah, a terminally ill loser who clones herself to spare her loved ones from grief. Miraculously, Sarah survives. But the laws in this timeline dictate that a human and a clone cannot exist at the same time, so they must fight

to the death to decide who assumes that identity. Writer/ director Riley Stearns adds a cynical touch to his answer on what it means to be human, complete with some hilarious oddball moments.

Happening (4/5) One of two abortion dramas at the festival, which had already world premiered at the Venice Film Festival in the fall, winning the first place Golden Lion. Audrey Diwan looks back at a young woman’s experience with abortion when it was still illegal in 1960s France. It’s difficult to watch at times, with Diwan leaving the viewer out in the cold just as much as the main character.

But through that struggle, you come out the other side with a more personal understanding of an issue that half the population seems to neglect.

Cha Cha Real Smooth (3.5/5) Sundance is famous for its bevy of quirky coming-of-age comedies. Last year’s breakout was “CODA,” and the years before that were “Boyhood”

and “Eighth Grade.” This year is 23-year-old Cooper Raiff’s second feature, “Cha Cha Real Smooth.” Raiff stars as Andrew, who recently graduated college not knowing what he’s going to do with his life.

Working the odd job of a bar mitzvah party starter, he meets and strikes a close relationship with a young mother and her autistic daughter. This is the crowdpleaser of the year, with lots of heart and comedy to go around.

Resurrection (3/5) The most unhinged film of the festival, Rebecca Hall shines in Andrew Semans’ demented tale of gaslighting and trauma.

Hall plays a successful pharmaceutical executive whose perfect life crumbles with the return of her past abuser (played assuredly by Tim Roth). There’s more under the surface than Semans lets on, with the film earning an A for effort by committing to its often ludicrous concept.

Call Jane (2.5/5) “Carol” writer Phyllis Nagy steps into the director’s chair

for the first time, and the results are mixed at best. Her film tells the true story of an underground abortion ring in 1960s Chicago that tried to help women in need, even though their actions are illegal. Nagy adeptly showcases the danger with some great scenes of tension. But she has trouble balancing tones and isn’t able to string everything together into a cohesive experience.

Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2.5/5) Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall star as megachurch royalty in this scathing mockumentary. After allegations topple their religious empire, the two desperately try to get back on top at any means necessary. Despite writer/ director Adamma Ebo’s message being one of importance, it’s not original as it retreads many points that are common knowledge at this point, especially with the equally average satire “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” released just six months ago.

ing film of all time.

Babylon (Dec. 25) “La La Land” writer/director Damien Chazelle’s period drama about Hollywood’s transition from silent to sound films. Starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.

Bullet Train (July 15) Five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common. From “Deadpool 2” director David Leitch.

Canterbury Glass (Nov.4) Writer/director David O. Russell returns with a stacked cast, including Christian Bale and Margot Robbie, for a story about a doctor and lawyer who swindle their way to a fortune.

Disappointment Blvd.

“Hereditary” and “Midsommar” writer/director Ari Aster’s “nightmare comedy” on the life of a successful entrepreneur, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role.

Don’t Worry Darling (Sept. 23) Florence Pugh stars as a 1950’s housewife living with her husband (Harry Styles) in a utopian experimental community.

She begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets.

Elvis (June 24) The legendary rock star gets the biopic treatment by

“Moulin Rouge” and “The Great Gatsby” director Baz Luhrmann. Newcomer Austin Butler stars as The King, while Tom Hanks plays his manager.

Emancipation (Apple TV+) Will Smith plays a runaway slave who has to make the treacherous journey from the Louisiana swamps to the free north.

Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple TV+) Martin Scorsese’s true-crime western surrounding the mysterious murders of the Osage tribe in the 1920s. Jesse Plemons, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro star.

Knives Out 2 (Netflix) Detective Benoit Blanc must solve another mystery, this time with an entirely new assortment of nefarious characters.

Next Goal Wins “Jojo Rabbit” and “Thor: Ragnarok” writer/director Taika Waititi tells the true story of the American Samoa soccer team, who suffered the worst loss in World Cup history, losing to Australia 31-0 in 2001.

Nope (July 22) “Get Out” and “Us” writer/ director Jordan Peele’s mysterious new social horror film starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun.

Poor Things Weirdo writer/director Yorgos Lanthimos tells the story of Belle Baxter, a Victorian woman who is brought back to life by an eccentric scientist. Emma Stone stars as Ms. Baxter, with Willem Dafoe as the brilliant madman.

See How They Run Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan are detectives solving a murder mystery where actors performing in a murder mystery are being offed one by one.

Spaceman (Netflix) Adam Sandler looks to maintain his dramatic streak by starring as the first Czech astronaut. Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano also star.

The Batman (March 4) Robert Pattinson dons the cape and cowl in Matt Reeves’ new take on the early days of the dark knight.

The Fabelmans Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiography based upon his own childhood.

The Gray Man (Netflix) Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans star as dueling spies in this action-thriller from “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo.

The Killer (Netflix) David Fincher (“The Social Network,” “Gone Girl”)

directs Michael Fassbender as an assassin who slowly begins to lose his mind.

The Northman (April 22) “The Lighthouse” writer/director Robert Eggers’ action-filled Viking epic about a prince’s quest to avenge his father’s murder.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (April 22) Nicolas Cage goes full meta as he plays himself, playing the part of a CIA informant as he meets his biggest fan, who happens to be a drug kingpin.

The Way of the Wind Revered auteur Terrence Malick retells several episodes in the life of Jesus Christ.

The Whale Brendan Fraser stars as a severely obese father who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”) directs this dramedy.

White Noise (Netflix) Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig reteam with writer/ director Noah Baumbach for the offbeat story of a professor pioneering the field of Hitler studies.

Twenty - five movies to get excited about in HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

The last two articles I have written have been about reminiscing over the good and bad in 2021. Even with its ups and downs, 2021 could be labeled a good year for film. At the very least, it was better than 2020, even though that’s not much of a comparison.

But with a new year should come a forward-thinking mindset that looks ahead to new possibilities. With its mixture of exciting new projects from both new and established talent, 2022 has the power to be even better than 2021.

To get you all excited as much as I am, this article will detail 25 (I wanted to add fifty more, but space wouldn’t allow) of my most anticipated films expected to be released sometime this year. Films will be listed in alphabetical order, with known release dates and distribution strategies (i.e. streaming or not) provided.

Asteroid City Wes Anderson returns with another love story set in Europe. Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, and Jeff Goldblum are a few names within the starry cast.

Avatar 2 (Dec. 16) James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to the highest-gross-

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Panther women pick up back-to-back MVC road wins DREW HILL

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On Thursday, Jan. 27, the UNI women’s basketball team played its second of three straight road games against the Illinois State Redbirds.

UNI came into the game with a record of 10-6 and a conference record of 3-2, while Illinois State came into the game with a record of 10-8 and a conference record of 6-1. Both teams were in the top four of MVC standings, so this game would test the strength of each MVC contender.

The game started out slow for both teams, with UNI leading 4-0 after holding Illinois State to a scoreless start for nearly the first four minutes.

Illinois State took a brief three-point lead at the 3:12 mark of the first quarter, but a layup by UNI’s Grace Boffeli and a three-pointer by Kam Finley put the Panthers back in front 12-10. Nicole Kroeger nailed another three at the end of the first quarter to increase the UNI lead to 15-10 at the end of the first quarter.

The beginning of the second quarter saw both teams battle back and forth, but a

pair of threes from Finley and a layup from Sara McCullough allowed the Panther women to take their biggest lead of the game by seven at 25-18.

Illinois State roared back in front on a 9-0 run, but another late three-pointer by Kroeger put UNI up 28-27 at the half.

The teams continued to battle back-and-forth in the early minutes of the second half, with one tie and four lead changes. The Panthers went on a 9-2 run to end the third quarter however, and saw their lead stretch to as much as 11 before closing the third leading 48-39.

The fourth quarter opened with the Redbirds making a furious comeback, eventually tying the game at 61. UNI answered back with a 5-0 run sparked by Kroeger’s fourth three-pointer of the game.

Illinois State cut the lead to one with just over 30 seconds to go, but the visitors from Cedar Falls sealed the game at the free throw line, going sixof-six in the final 30 seconds.

Kroeger led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Finley chipped in 12 points on four three-pointers.

The Panther women continued their road schedule in the state of Illinois on Saturday

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The UNI women’s basketball team earned two MVC road wins, defeating Illinois State 74-67 last Thursday and Bradley 60-36 last Saturday. They are now 5-2 in MVC play and 12-6 overall on the season.

in Peoria, Ill. at Bradley. The Braves came into the game on a 14-game losing streak and had not won a conference game.

UNI got off to a slow start, but piled up eight points in the final three minutes of the first quarter and led 17-8 at the end of the first quarter. The Panthers used a dominant defensive effort in the second quarter to get a

31-11 lead, holding Bradley to just three points in the entire quarter. In the third quarter, UNI stretched the lead out to 28 points, before Bradley heated up late in the third. They cut the lead to 21, but UNI closed out the half strong to end with a 49-24 lead. Bradley scored 12 to UNI’s 11 in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers still won easily 60-36.

Boffeli led the way with a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds in just 18 minutes of play. UNI’s next game is Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the McLeod Center against Indiana State, with the men’s basketball team playing Bradley immediately following the conclusion of the women’s game. Admission to the women’s game will also be valid for the men’s game.

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Unbeaten no more: Panthers shock 3rd-ranked Cowboys in Stillwater DAVID WARRINGTON

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It’s been said that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The UNI wrestling team was a testament to that on Saturday night. Trailing 12-0 through four matches, the Panthers bounced back to win five of the last six and shock the third-ranked and previously unbeaten Oklahoma State Cowboys at GallagherIba Arena in Stillwater, Okla, 19-15.

Derek Holschlag and Austin Yant got the momentum going for the Panthers, picking up decision wins by scores of 3-2 and 2-0, respectively. It was Lance Runyon who completely turned the tide for UNI. Facing off against

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Freshman Tytan Anderson provided a spark for the Panther offense in the first half, who scored six points and grabbed three rebounds in the first 20 minutes. He got a roar out of the McLeod Center crowd with a con-

the seventh-ranked wrestler in the nation at 174 lbs, Dustin Plott, Runyon pulled off the upset by pinning Plott midway through the second period, giving the Panthers six crucial points. This tied things up at 12 apiece and gave UNI all of the momentum.

Next up was a top 10 matchup at 184 lbs, with fourth-ranked Parker Keckeisen taking on ninthranked Dakota Geer. Despite both being ranked in the top 10, this match was not close, as Keckeisen controlled things throughout en route to a 12-3 major decision victory, giving the Panthers their first lead of the night at 16-12.

The Cowboys ended their skid at 197 lbs when Gavin Sitka took down John Gunderson 4-1, getting within

a point at 16-15 and making the final match for all of the marbles.

Tyrell Gordon came through in the clutch for UNI, winning his 285 lb heavyweight match against Luke Surber by decision, 2-0.

Further drama would ensue as John Smith, head coach for the Cowboys, challenged the ruling, believing that Surber had gotten a takedown in the closing seconds that would’ve tied the match. However, the referees stuck with the original call, and UNI got the win, 19-15.

With the victory the Panthers improve to 4-5 on the season and 3-2 in Big 12 competition while picking up some major momentum for the rest of their campaign. UNI will stay in the state of Oklahoma,

verted tip-in layup while being fouled and gave the Panthers a strong momentum boost with his energy off the bench.

The lid that was on the basket in the first half came off in the second as the Panthers dramatically improved their offensive efficiency, shooting 75% from the field on 24 shot attempts. The Redbirds,

on the other hand, were only able to convert 40% of theirs.

A 16-3 early run gave the Panthers a steady lead throughout the half, with the lead eventually ballooning to 23 at one point. By the end, the Panthers had comfortably won by 15, 79-64.

Noah Carter and AJ Green led the team in the second half with a combined

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The Panther Train upset their Big 12 rivals Oklahoma State on Saturday, taking down the Cowboys on their home turf in Stillwater, Okla.

taking on the 21st-ranked Sooners of the University of Oklahoma on Sunday, Jan. 30.

The Panthers will then return home to the West Gym to take on Air Force on Friday, Feb. 4.

29 points, with Green knocking in four three-pointers.

The team as a whole dished out nine assists in the half, along with going perfect at the free-throw line on 13 attempts.

UNI has now won five straight over Illinois State and improves to an 11-9 overall record and 7-3 within the Missouri Valley Conference,

which puts them tied for third-place with Missouri State.

The Panthers will stay home for their next contest against Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The team will be supporting the ERACISM Social Inclusion Movement during the game, which includes them wearing black warm-up shirts.

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Down

Across

1 Buccaneers’ home 6 Silly bird 11 Revolting word?

14 Plane read 15 Large grouping 16 Pen user 17 Miss America runner-up?

19 Part of a royal flush 20 Anastasia __, “Fifty Shades of Grey” character 21 Emergency signal 22 Frosted flakes 23 Called up 25 “Unsafe at Any Speed” author 27 Put in order 30 Fab alternative 32 Special Forces trademarks 35 Legendary horse tale setting 36 Passage for the birds?

38 Gold, in Granada

39 “My bad” 41 Wartime prez 42 Little Jack Horner’s dream?

44 Proofreading mark 45 Overwhelm 46 Biological building block 48 Flight-related prefix 49 Emerged 51 Carrier that doesn’t fly on the Sabbath 53 Order with tzatziki sauce 55 Some Samsung TVs 57 “Yay, me!”

61 Fishing __ 62 Emulating the writing style of “The Quiet American”?

64 Weaken, perhaps 65 Jack’s links rival 66 Start a correction process 67 Secret competitor 68 Bounded 69 Ice cream purchases

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1 Hardy heroine 2 Minimally 3 Lawn disruption 4 “The parent of revolution and crime”: Aristotle 5 Cub Scout leader 6 Yak 7 Miner matters 8 DuPont acrylic 9 Mexican buffet feature 10 Contact’s spot 11 “Tell me about it” 12 Nickname for late-night host O’Brien 13 Didn’t just think 18 Russo of “The Intern” 22 Feudal grunt 24 Comprehend 26 Shoot down 27 Ripped off 28 Longtime Utah senator Hatch 29 Area for urban growth 31 Get around 33 Potato, e.g.

34 Look after 37 Goddess of peace 39 Red cup brand 40 Like some oil rigs 43 Mark’s successor 44 “Amadeus” narrator 47 Eccentric Sacha Baron Cohen persona 50 Twin Cities suburb that hosted the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open 52 Madison Ave. agent 53 Snatch 54 Discipline with poses 56 Cut 58 Big man on campus 59 Caltech, e.g.: Abbr.

60 Golf tournament souvenirs 62 Country miss 63 Comprehend

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Puzzle Answers

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SUDOKU ONE

Today's Horoscope

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

Today’s Birthday (01/31/22).

Develop your personal dreams, visions and passions this year.

Realize amazing results with dedication and consistent practice. A fun social winter motivates reconnection with family, home and gardens this spring. Summer career shifts redirect you toward exciting professional prizes next autumn. Grow and flower.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Resolve a team challenge. Misinformation confuses the matter. Clarify facts and verify with a second trusted source. Monitor and share the latest news and research.

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SUDOKU TWO

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Take charge for desired professional results. A push now can advance. Slow for pitfalls or sharp corners.

Win with patience, coordination and discipline.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Expand your research. Meticulous work reveals hidden pitfalls.

Rely on stable sources. Check opposing perspectives. Study possibilities to advance the most promising. Explore and investigate.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Do the research before investing in a larger purchase. Compare for price, quality and value.

Choose lasting materials and workmanship. Budget carefully.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Romance flowers naturally. Collaborate with your partner to realize a shared dream. Disciplined efforts produce satisfying results. Support each other and share the win.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Get your heart pumping! Exercise energizes and refreshes. Balance workouts with good food and rest. Healthy practices put a spring in your step.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Choose the option that sounds most fun.

You’re especially creative and charming. Enjoy the company of someone you love. Savor diversions and deliciousness.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Domestic renovation provides a mood and energy boost. Organize, clean and declutter spaces.

Improvements provide wel-

come functionality. Optimize home systems for family support.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Your creative muses sing to you.

Capture inspiration onto paper and digital files. Express, write and edit your views. Sketch ideas. Communication builds bridges.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Pursue lucrative possibilities.

Develop the most promising opportunities. Make valuable connections. Share marketing materials. Your ideas are gaining respect. Catch a profitable surge.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Prepare to launch a personal initiative.

Share a passion project. Edit and polish before publishing.

Let your circles know what you’re up to. Invite participation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Contemplate your next move from your private sanctuary. Recharge before making important decisions. Avoid risk or controversy. Listen to your heart.

Choose love.

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