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UNI’s political science department holds virtual event discussing Supreme Court vacancies.

UNI doctoral student Glynis Worthington wins Mrs. Iowa title in pagent.

UNI student-athletes, MSALT and SAAC to hold peaceful march in protest.

UNI hosts early in-person voting EMMA’LE MAAS

Executive Editor

On Tuesday, Sept. 7, UNI students and Cedar Falls residents lined up outside the UNI-Dome to cast their early ballots. With the 2020 election less than one month away, early voting in Iowa began on Oct. 5 and will continue until Nov. 2.

During the 2016 election, UNI’s campus had the highest voter turnout between Iowa’s three state universities. In fact, the campus was ranked second in the nation for student voter turnout in that election, with 67.5% of eligible students casting their ballots, according to a campus-wide email from President Mark Nook.

Despite the pandemic, students are still turning out to the polls four years later.

First-time voter and sophomore Madeline Hibs expressed just how important the youth vote is in this

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In-person voting may be done early in the UNI-Dome by all who are registered to vote in Black Hawk County.

election.

“I hope that a bunch of young people vote. The young people’s vote is so incredibly important to

sway,” she said. “I hope that we get what we need to get done.”

Senior English education major Kailey Schmidt agreed,

appealing to her peers to fulfil their civic duty.

“It’s something that everyone has the right to do, and it would be negligent not

to use it,” she said. “You’re actively giving away your chance to use your voice.”

Schmidt was also very excited about voting for the first time.

“It’s something that I’ve been looking forward to since the last (presidential) election, since I wasn’t able to vote in the last election,” she said.

Since this is early voting, this weeks voters will have to wait to see the results.

This year’s large number of predicted absentee ballots and mail-in votes means that the final confirmation of the election may not come on Nov. 3 itself, and may possibly stretch weeks into November. According to the New York Times, the state of Washington is not requiring mail-in ballots to be returned until Nov. 23, 20 days after the traditional “Election Day.” See EARLY VOTING, page 2

UNI graduate receives Fulbright award ABIGAIL KRAFT

Staff Writer

UNI philosophy and sociology graduate Cade Olmstead did not initially plan on applying for a Fulbright Award, a worldwide cultural exchange program that offers opportunities for students to study all over the world.

However, Olmstead ’s mind changed after making contacts at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia that left him encouraged to apply.

After crafting a personal statement, a statement of purpose and gaining institutional contacts, Olmstead sent off his application for review. In spring 2020, he was awarded a research grant to study in Slovenia for seven months.

Olmstead’s research is titled “The Performance of Politics in the Modern Era” and will be conduct-

ed under the supervision of Dr. Mladen Dolar at the University of Ljubljana and Dr. Alenka Zupancic at the Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts.

“The purpose of my grant is to explore how contemporary social thought functions and how politics is enacted within today’s historical situation,” Olmstead wrote. “More specif ically, I want to explore social behavior through the vocabulary of theater and performance and understand the way in which we make sense of present and historical realities.”

While in Slovenia, Olmstead’s studies will take high priority.

“The actual matter of my time will be spent mostly reading, writing, conducting close readings of texts with advisors, and attending a variety of academic reading groups/lectures,” he

wrote.

After the program, Olmstead will return to Burlington, Vermont to participate in a teaching apprenticeship and a master’s English program. He has plans to pursue a doctoral program in the future in hopes of becoming a college professor.

With everything he has accomplished thus far, Olmstead extends a thankyou to the UNI staff that have helped him along the way.

“My main advisor has been Prof. Yasemin Sari in the Philosophy and World Religions Department,” he wrote. “This is in addition to the help from UNI’s Fulbright Program Advisor Prof. Elizabeth Lef ler. It is a slight disservice, though, to not name the many professors who cultivated and encouraged me throughout the whole of my time at

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Graduate Cade Olmstead set to research “The Performance of Politics in the Modern Era” while in Slovenia.

UNI.” A nyone i nterested in learning more about

Olmstead’s work can visit his website at http://emptysubject.com/

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Political science department talks Supreme Court vacancy AASHITA VADHERA

Staff Writer

The UNI Political Science Society held a virtual session on Monday, Oct. 5, talking about the topic “The Politics of Supreme Court Vacancies.”

The event featured UNI political science professors Justin Holmes and Scott Peters discussing the current Supreme Court vacancy, the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett and public opinion of the Supreme Court.

Monday’s event was an example of the political science department’s current effort to interact with students on a more personal level.

“We’ve really been trying for the last year or so to think of ways we can interact with students a little less formally and little more frequently outside of class,” Peters said.

He added that while “it’s typical of the department to do a lot of panel discussions and presentations and talks and things like that both within the community and outside,” they now wanted to do something less formal by simply gathering students and faculty to chat about current events and answer questions.

Peters started off the meeting reminding students that it was the first Monday in October, meaning that it was by tradition the start of the Supreme Court’s term which runs from October to September. There are already

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many important cases on the Supreme Court’s docket for the year, including a major case concerning the Affordable Care Act, with others to be added throughout their term.

“When we think of all this and we think about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader

influence the selected replacement.

The situation is further contested due to a similar situation which occurred in the final year of President Barack Obama’s term following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.

At that time, citing the same

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Professors and students from the UNI political science department held a virtual event to discuss the issues surrounding Supreme Court vacancies.

Ginsberg and the fact that if she is replaced, which looks to be likely, by Trump nomination Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the direction of the court is likely to change considerably on some key issues,” Peters said.

The nomination process for Barrett has generated controversy due to the rapidly approaching presidential election, with many Democrats arguing that Ginsberg’s seat should not be filled until after the election to give the American people a chance to

arguments the Democrats are currently employing, the Republican-controlled Senate blocked Obama’s nomination until after the election.

Peters noted that there have been only 114 Supreme Court justices in the history of the United States and that there is no actual rule condemning someone for filling a vacancy prior to elections.

Provided that Republican Senators have the votes and can physically be present on the Congress floor to vote, he believes they can do this and

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EARLY VOTING

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All students interviewed at the UNI-Dome Tuesday cited concerns with mail-in voting as their reasoning to vote early in-person.

“I was scared my vote there is no way that he can wouldn’t count,” Hibs said. think of that the Democrats When it came down to can use to stop the Republicans the ballot itself, social jusin this situation. tice and environmental conHolmes then discussed cerns were the top issues how public approval means inf luencing students’ votes. little to the courts, as they Sophomore environmenare not elected but appointed, tal science major Laura Spies and that there is little public said, “For me, it seems kind role in reference to courts. He of obvious… when it comes covered topics like approval to policy, for me, number of the courts, knowledge of one is climate change.” the courts, appointments and Schmidt added, “We issues before court. He also just want to create a better talked about how little people society and build a better seem to know about the courts future.” and only seek out information Early voting at the UNIwhen news about them spikes. Dome continues throughout Following Holmes’ presen- the rest of the week. Polls tation, the floor was open for are open today from 3-7 discussion. The group talked p.m., Friday from 9 a.m.about the problems involving 1 p.m., and Saturday from the legitimacy of the govern- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Black Hawk ment and that people were County has also announced starting to question it. They the site will be used again talked about the many doubts for general voting on Nov. that surround elections and 3 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. The government decisions, as county cited the UNIwell as the fear of contested Dome’s easy maintenance elections that may go to the for COVID-19 safety guideSupreme Court. lines during election season.

Others mentioned their All those registered to opinions that the nomina- vote in Black Hawk County tions for justices keep get- may use the UNI-Dome as a ting younger. The group dis- polling place. Voters coming cussed that this trend could this week are encouraged to be a strategy to elongate their register ahead, even though serving term or just for the Iowa’s registration deadline fact that the younger they are, is not until Oct. 24. the less cases they have hanWhatever method they’re dled, meaning less ammuni- using to casting their baltion for the opposing side. lots, voters like Hibs hope The meeting ended with the election will result in Peters reminding everyone something greater. that policies may not always “I want change,” she said. have the same effect as they “We need change.” were designed to create.

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Don’t comdemn non-voters COLIN HORNING

Opinion Columnist

Voting during election years is always encouraged. Every two years or so, there always seems to be a “get out and vote” push everywhere you look.

We’ll see T.V. ads, Twitter & Facebook posts, emails and people constantly asking if you are registered to vote. This is of course common during election season, as political parties and non-partisan groups are doing everything they can in order to get their base out to ultimately determine who is in power in our government. While this is all well and good, I do believe that there is a growing stigma against people who don’t vote.

I encourage people to vote. I believe that exercising one’s right to vote is our civic duty as citizens living in contemporary America, and I believe that since we have the power to determine our elected officials that we should take advantage of

the opportunity. After all, we are directly in control over who makes the laws that affect our daily lives.

The concept of the people determining their political leaders hasn’t always been given in other societies, even in today’s world.

There’s another debate to be had over the two-party system we have in the United States, but regardless we the people are able to freely decide which parties they want to vote for, or even if they want to vote at all.

That being said, I believe that our culture has begun to foster an environment that shames people if they decide not to vote, while at the same time treating people who do vote as more righteous than those who sit out elections.

While I encourage people to vote whenever their leadership grants them the chance, I think that it’s more than acceptable if people don’t want to vote.

There are multiple reasons why I believe this. One, perhaps the most important reason, is that people decid-

ing not to vote is a choice of free will. I personally know several people who have not voted in past elections and who don’t plan to vote in this election or future elections any time soon, and that’s OK. By actively choosing to not vote, then these individuals are enacting a choice through their own free will. In a way, it could be viewed as a form of political protest, as those who choose to not vote are saying our current political system doesn’t do enough to hear their voice. Not voting in an election can be just as powerful as casting a ballot.

There’s a difference between consciously deciding to not vote instead of just being unaware of an election and forgetting to vote. But I believe that our society is moving in a direction that shames those who have decided to not partake in elections. Regarding some of the individuals I know who choose not to vote, some of them will say that they aren’t informed enough in politics to feel comfortable casting a ballot

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Opinion Columnist Colin Horning evaluates the norm of shaming those who choose not to vote.

that puts people in power.

Others say that they don’t think their one single vote will have a sway in elections with millions of votes.

Regardless of their reasons, some people have credible bounds for choosing not to vote. We shouldn’t shame these people for not casting a ballot. Rather than telling non-voters that they should vote or saying that they don’t care about our country (both things I’ve heard said), we should acknowl-

edge the reasons why some people don’t vote, come to an understanding and perhaps even applaud them for exercising a freedom to not vote. As I said earlier, choosing not to vote is still as much of a choice as deciding to vote. While I believe that the American people should go out and vote in their elections, those who decide to sit out elections should be viewed as a form of political protest, rather than shaming them.

Iowa’s marijuana laws are outdated EMERSON SLOMKA

Opinion Columnist

On Jan. 1 of this year, recreational marijuana use was legalized in my home state of Illinois. A record high of $68 million in profits last month were reached, and, depending on the product, the tax paid can be anywhere from 10% to 25%. These taxes go to various different funds, but collectively contribute to clearing records, providing drug treatments, supporting communities and supporting the end of the war on drugs.

Prior to the legalization of recreational marijuana, Illinois allowed for the legalized use of medical marijuana in controlled circumstances; products containing THC (the psychoactive substance that causes highs) required a referral from one’s doctor, but anyone over the age of 18 could purchase CBD (the component of cannabis with no psychoactive capabilities, but with stronger medicinal properties). Iowa, by comparison, has much more conservative laws surrounding marijuana.

Recreational use is illegal;

medical use is restricted to the point where it might as well be illegal. While laws surrounding CBD are admittedly confusing and unclear, it can be concluded that, in most cases, it’s illegal without doctors’ consent.

Leaving Illinois, a place with such a strong “cannabis culture,” and moving to a place where practically any use of the substance was illegal was admittedly a bit jarring. Back home, I know a multitude of people who legally used medical marijuana for both mental and physical ailments, and I myself relied on CBD products to relieve pain from my chronic migraines. The reality is, cannabis has been used recreationally and medicinally since its discovery, and its criminalization had nothing to do with health risks– rather, it was a blatant act of racism that can be predominantly linked to a blatantly racist individual named Harry Anslinger, the founding Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

I’ll spare you the particularly heinous remarks he had made about non-white people during his reign, but

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Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka discusses Iowa’s marijuana legislation in comparison to Illinois’.

in short, he believed the “horrors” of cannabis were used to fuel the fear of the “degeneracy” of Mexican immigrants during a time in which immigration was becoming increasingly common. Due to its accessibility in the southern States, cannabis became closely associated with early 20th century jazz culture (a predominantly Black culture) which, of course, Anslinger used to further the fear. Even to this day, in non-decriminalized states such as Iowa, jails and prisons are packed with nonviolent offenders for “crimes” that are completely

legal across state lines. This only raises the question: why isn’t Iowa legalizing cannabis?

According to a Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll, a 53% majority of Iowans support legalizing recreational marijuana.

Even more telling is the 81% of Iowans who support expanding access to medical marijuana– it’s obvious that Iowans are in support of change. The issue doesn’t seem to come down to Iowans, but rather, Iowa’s leadership. Governor Kim Reynolds is outspoken about her stance against cannabis

use, and doesn’t seem to be in a persuadable position: “I do not support recreational marijuana. I don’t.

I won’t be the governor to do that… I just think that when the data continues to come in, especially with the strength that we’re seeing, the potency, the amount of psychotic episodes that are happening, it’s a gateway and there are statistics there to support that.”

While her stance on recreational marijuana use leaves a lot to be desired (and cites a lot of disproven science– most marijuana users don’t move onto “harder” drugs, a fact accepted by the CDC), her stance on medical marijuana is promising, at least: “Medical is different. I think we need to be cautious and careful.”

However, as long as Reynolds continues to serve as governor, it’s unlikely that Iowa will see any sort of drug reform, no matter how long overdue it is.

The resounding success of Illinois’ legalization should be a sign that Iowa needs to adapt to the changing world and that its leaders need to listen to its people.

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UNI doctoral student wins Mrs. Iowa Competition ABIGAIL KRAFT

Staff Writer

UNI doctoral student Glynis Worthington won the title of Mrs. Iowa at the Sept. 20 competition in Pittsburg, Kan. After previously claiming the title of Mrs. Cedar Valley, Worthington entered the competition after the Senior Games were cancelled, which she planned on participating in.

The pageant events Worthington participated in were an interview, a cocktail dress competition, an evening gown competition and a bathing suit competition. She noted that her nerves were high when preparing for the stage competition.

“When the lights went down and it was time to do the show, however, my feet ended up going the direction they were supposed to go,” she said.

For the competition, Worthington made the

decision to buy her clothes from thrift stores. This decision was based on her desires to have more time for her family and manage her product consumption.

She remarked that thrift shopping has been her primary form of clothes shopping for 20 years.

Worthington spent 22 years as a stay-at-home mother and has recently decided to pursue a doctoral degree in education, specializing in health, recreation and community service.

“I plan to live to be 100,” Worthington said.

“I’d like to work until I’m 80, so I have at least 20 years available to dedicate to a career.”

Worthington’s goals after graduation in Dec. are to make a difference in how people see physical activity in those over 50 years of age.

“I believe community-based competitive sports like we have in school could be something

older adults might like to do,” said Worthington.

“Programs like these are usually federally-funded and require scientific evidence of their positive impacts, and the research is often not considered ‘real’ without a doctor of some kind involved in the study. So I decided to become that doctor.”

Now having two titles, Worthington wants to advocate for more women to participate in pageants in the future.

“There are many talented and able ‘Mrs’ women here that would represent us well!” said Worthington.

Worthington will also compete in Nationals in Las Vegas from Jan. 22-29th. The event will be televised for those who would like to see her compete.

Those wanting to follow Worthington on her journey can follow her on Instagram @thrifty_ momma_g.

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On Sept. 20, UNI student Glynis Worthington was crowned Mrs. Iowa. Worthington’s goal is to make a difference in the way people see physical activity in those over 50.

UNI Outdoors to clean up George Wyth Trail AASHITA VADHERA

Staff Writer

On Saturday, Oct. 10, UNI Outdoors is hosting their George Wyth Trail Clean-Up. In this pandemic age where quarantine has trapped a lot of people indoors, the organization has been rethinking their programs and how to interact with the community. As part of this remodel, they have decided to bring back their trail clean-up event, which they have not held for the last few years.

The George Wyth trail has great significance within the community. Used by

thousands of people every year, UNI Outdoors hopes to work on multiple trails in this area during the event, providing maintenance to them to help keep them open and clean for the public. Students will have the option to clean up the trail in multiple different ways.

“There are many ways to clean up a trail,” said Logan Hoile, a graduate assistant and trip coordinator for UNI Outdoors.

“Picking up trash is something everyone can do, and we can do so throughout the year.”

Hoile further talked about different cleaning methods adding that students could

also remove down branches or trees, recommending participants to take initiative on their own.

So far, only about a few students have signed up for the event, but Hoile is hoping to have at least 10-20 volunteers. He is working towards getting student organizations involved for the event too so students can clean up amongst themselves, learn about each other and bridge the gaps in student organizations across campus.

COVID-19 may have made things tough, but Hoile believes that this event is a great way to get students outdoors at local parks to help the environment.

Courtesy Photo/UNI Outdoors UNI Outdoors is inviting students to clean up George Wyth Trail on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Panther PORTRAIT: college hill farmers market

ANTHONY WITHEROW

Campus Life Editor

The weekly College Hill Farmers Market took place on Thursday, Oct. 1. Unlike previous farmers markets however, this week’s took

place in the middle of College Hill as opposed to its normal location in the parking lot next to Octopus.

The market is a producer-only market offering fresh seasonal produce, homemade jam, healthy snacks, pop-

corn, baked goods, chicken, lamb and more.

Proper COVID-19 guidlines were implemented, including social distancing, and hand sanitizer dispensers were placed throughout.

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Consumers gathered at the College Hill Farmers Market with took place on Oct. 1.

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outdoor concert series: wind ensemble & symphonic band

outdoor concert series: jazz combos concert

“Rosemary’s baby” screening

UNI outdoors trail cleanup

Thursday, Oct. 8 4 p.m.

thursday, Oct. 8 4 p.m.

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friday, Oct. 9 7 p.m.

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UNI ATHLETICS

Student-athletes to hold “UNIty” march COLIN HORNING Sports Editor

This Friday, Oct. 9 at 6:40 a.m., UNI student-athletes in cooperation with Minority Student-Athlete Leadership Team (MSALT) and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be holding a peaceful march in protest to racism and police brutality. The march, referred to as a “UNIty walk,” will hold the theme of We Rise As One and will commence at exactly 7:17 a.m. at sunrise on Friday. The event is scheduled to begin at the south side of the McLeod Center and will conclude at the campanile at the center of UNI’s campus. It was planned by UNI student-athletes in cooperation with the UNI Athletics Department.

While the event will be

held by UNI student-athletes, it will be open to anyone who would like to peacefully march in protest of social injustice.

Event participants are expected to wear face coverings and to properly social distance throughout the course of the event.

UNI student-athletes from all across the athletics realm have been eager to speak up against injustice and to protest alongside their teammates and the greater campus community. Multiple student-athletes spoke about the event in a press release through UNI Athletics.

“We are out there fighting together on the field, going to battle with these guys every day in practice,” said UNI senior linebacker Alfonzo Lambert.

“It is a big thing to me that my teammates will stand next to me off of the field, too.

The relationships you make are lifelong friendships. They are

deeper than football.”

“We are tired of what is going on,” UNI men’s basketball junior Austin Phyfe said.

“We’ve been doing all we can to educate ourselves and work through that part of the process, but we are at a point we can’t sit back any longer.

We want to go out into the community, do something to make a change and let everyone know that the student-athletes at UNI care about what is happening, and we want to do something to make a change.”

The UNIty march comes in response to growing unrest in the country regarding social injustice and police brutality. UNI student-athletes are not the only athletes using their platform to protest, as many players, coaches and organizations from college to the pros have been protesting in the year 2020.

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The UNIty walk lead by UNI student-athletes will be held on Friday morning at sunrise.

OPINION

NFL week 4 breakdown: three takeaways NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sports Writer

Week four of the NFL was another uncertain week, fitting into the theme of the year 2020. The NFL postponed the Titans-Steelers game until week seven because of a COVID-19 outbreak on the Titans, and a game between the Patriots and Chiefs rescheduled was to the next day. Due to this, there were two Monday Night Football games to conclude the weekend. Let’s breakdown the week.

I want to highlight three games in particular for week four. The first game is the matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. This game was a critical game for both ball clubs, with Cleveland putting up 49 points and moving the Browns to 3-1 on the season.

The final score of this game was misleading; the Browns were up 42-14 at one point in this game and the Cowboys put up points during garbage time in the 4th quarter. In

any other year the Cowboys would be in trouble starting 1-3, but since the NFC East is so weak this season no one should be counted out yet.

The next game I want to highlight is the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the New England Patriots. This game was delayed a day because Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and a Chiefs practice squad player Jordan Ta’amu both tested positive for COVID-19, so the NFL had to reschedule this game on Monday Night for an impromptu doubleheader. The Patriots were eleven point underdogs but held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to six points through most of part of three quarters. New England clearly missed their star quarterback Cam Newton because both of their other quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Jared Stidham struggled in the game. Even though the Patriots are now 2-2 so far this season, this game was a “good” loss. The New Englad defense played great against the league’s best quarterback and as long as they get Cam Newton back they will go

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Aaron Rogers and the Green Bay Packers are looking like one of the best teams in the NFL so far this season.

deep into the playoffs.

The final game I want to talk about is the Packers and the Falcons. The undefeated Packers took on the winless Falcons, which many people thought was going to be a trap game because of the Packers numerous injuries. The Packers were without their top two receivers on offense, starting tight end, and starting nose tackle, yet they

had no problem against Atlanta.

Quarterback A a r o n Ro d g e r s c o n t i n u e d t o b e fl aw l e s s o n h i s q u e s t fo r a t h i r d MVP, throwing for over 3 0 0 ya r d s p a s s i n g a n d fo u r t o u c h d ow n s. T h e Falcons are now 0-4 and their coach Dan Quinn is on the hot seat and may l o s e h i s j o b a n y we e k now. Green Bay is headed into the bye week tied

fo r t h e b e s t r e c o r d i n the NFL, but will play a tough opponent in week s i x i n t h e Ta m p a B ay Buccaneer s.

The Thur sday Night Football game this week features the 3-1 Chicago Bear s and the 3-1 Tampa B ay B u c c a n e e r s. T h e s e two teams have a lot of uncer tainty with injuries for the Buccaneer s and a weak offense for Chicago.

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