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2018 Homecoming kickoff

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Students braced the chilly fall evening on Monday to attend the Panthers Homecoming Kickoff on Lawther Field.

The event jumpstarted the homecoming week with the crowning of the Panther Royalty and a Pride Cry contest between student organizations.

To begin the kickoff, Student Body President Drew Stensland greeted the bundled-up crowd and got students excited for the different UNI sporting events during homecoming week.

The UNI Women’s soc-

cer team and volleyball team then announced their upcoming games.

The Panther Pacers then got up to talk about their upcoming Amazing Race event on Wednesday. The UNI cheerleaders and dance team followed up with an exciting Panther pride show.

Before the Pride Cry and crowning of the royalty, President Nook took the stage to share in the excitement of the upcoming week.

“Be safe, stay warm and enjoy homecoming!” Nook said.

The students all cheered as the homecoming court graced the stage. With equal glee for each candidate, the

royalty was announced.

Siraj Acharya, a senior psychology and sociology major, was crowned first. After years of admiring the court, he finally joined and won.

“Finally, my senior year, I was like, if I don’t do it this year, I am never going to have that chance again to live that full Panther pride,” he said.

Acharya said he was humbled by the win and that he believed everyone on the court was equally worthy.

“It is such a good feeling to win,” he added. “Hopefully I can do justice for the crown.”

Next to be crowned was Megan Lenstra, a senior communication-theater teaching

Returning All-Americans Drew Foster, Max Thomsen and Jacob Holschlag all have their sights on March’s national championships in Pittsburgh and look to end that 18-year drought.

Foster, a senior, was a walk-on wrestler and entered his college career with no state titles out of high school.

He is well-known for surprising his opponents with his quickness and explosive attacks on his feet and is very fast-paced to the surprise of his opponents.

Foster stepped onto the national stage at the 2017 NCAA Championships in

St. Louis by making it onto the All-American podium at the national level. In 2018 he was able to win the Big 12 Conference title at 184 pounds but was unable to achieve All-American status.

Foster is ready to end his senior year on a good note and has walked into every practice with this attitude.

“I want to find more enjoyment in wrestling,” he said. “I will approach every practice as if my little brother is watching and hustle through every second in every match.”

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major. Lenstra was at a loss for words and filled with joy.

“There are so many people, memories and opportunities that are woven into the crown,” she said. “I wouldn’t be here today without support from family, friends, faculty, staff, student orgs and endless opportunities UNI has provided me. My crown is not complete without them.

I’m forever grateful for UNI’s community and opportunities. I’m so grateful and over-

joyed to represent UNI.” With the royalty crowned, the Pride Cry competition commenced. Groups such as Dance Marathon, Noehren Hall Senate, CATS, SAA and many sororities and fraternities joined together to show off their school spirit. Some had matching outfits or costumes, but all cheered for the same thing: Panther pride.

After all the groups per See KICKOFF, page 5

Panther Train returns three All-Americans FRANK WALSH

Sports Writer

Dropping temperatures often herald the start of the holiday season. It also marks the start of another season— college wrestling.

The Panthers will take their first steps towards a coveted national title. This year’s roster is filled with promising hopefuls. The last wrestler to win an individual national championship for the UNI wrestling team was Tony Davis in 2000 when he defeated the University of Illinois’ Adam Tirapelle in overtime.

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African Union to host “A Taste of Africa” ANNA FLANDERS Staff Writer

At 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, the African Union will host “A Taste of Africa” at the Wesley Foundation.

This event costs $5 for a buffet of foods from all over Africa. Countries represented will include Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Congo, Kenya, Burkina-Faso and more.

“This year [the African Union has] a really diverse number of people from different African countries, and we wanted to have something that we could represent almost pretty much everyone,” said Faith Aruwan, a junior majoring in management information systems and public relations director for African Union. “Food is kind of our thing, so we wanted to have Taste of Africa and have this different food, but we needed to have a purpose for it. Fundraising was part of it, but we just saw it as an opportunity to share our culture, because one thing that we all have in common food and family—the duo that brings you together as a society.”

Although not every member of the African Union will necessarily be cooking, the group tried to represent as many countries as

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The African Student Union is hosting “A Taste of Africa” this Friday evening.

they could. They also took into consideration dishes from different countries that would compliment eachother.

Aruwan, who is from Nigeria, will be preparing three different dishes: pepper meat, pepper fish and a stew. She characterizes African food as always having bold flavors and spices like curry and thyme.

African food is often completely from scratch with fresh, organic ingredients, according to Aruwan.

The event will feature more than just food. There

will also be music from many different African countries and dancing.

“Music is a whole part of our culture,” Aruwan said.

“Africans — we like to dance.

We take pride in dancing; it’s like we celebrate a lot of things. This is also a part of celebration for us because we’re sharing something that we’re very passionate about.”

Aruwan hopes the event gives people an authentic African experience and dispels some of the common misconceptions about the continent.

Health Clinic to Host Intuitive Eating Workshop ADRIANA MIENE Staff Writer

The UNI Student Health Clinic will be hosting two Intuitive Eating Workshops from 2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 30 in the Student Health Clinic.

Participants are required to attend both meetings.

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Aruwan sees the African Union as a family and hopes that those who come to the event sense that.

“We didn’t just want to share our food, but we wanted to share everything that goes around it,” Aruwan said. “So if you get a taste of Africa, you would not just eat, you would get to experience a taste of community. We wish we could invite people while we cook, because the cooking is not like a job thing. It’s a time that we get to spend as a family to commune together.”

ing and optimism, as well as a better sense of body appreciation and acceptance.

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“People need to know that just because it doesn’t look like yours doesn’t mean it’s worse than yours,” Aruwan said. “We want people to see that Africa has a lot to offer.

You just come and see us happy. We are happy while we eat. We don’t rush our food. So we just want people to see the differences. If you can adapt to those things like sitting at the table and just eating and enjoying company and not trying to think of the place you need to be in the next 30 minutes, it really makes a whole difference.”

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The leaves are changing, the temperature is cooling down, pumpkin flavor is on every menu and watching Panther football is a Saturday staple.

What could be better than a UNI football game on the weekend? UNI Homecoming week, of course!

During Homecoming, students get to display their school pride and help cheer the Panthers on to a victory! It is easy to get caught up in all the excitement, which could lead to poor decision making for many students. It is important to consider your actions and the lasting impact they can have on your health and safety.

Tailgating can be a fun way to socialize with friends or family while cheering on the Panthers; however, safety always needs to be a priority, especially if you choose to drink alcohol.

If you choose to drink alcohol, here are some strategies to reduce your risk: • Pace your drinks by drinking only one drink per hour • Eat something before you start drinking • Know how much alcohol is in your drink • Avoid drinking games and shots • Alternate with non-alcoholic drinks

• Keep your mood in check • Don’t leave your drink unattended • Stay hydrated • Have a plan ahead of time for how much you are planning to drink and stick to it • Have a sober friend who can hold you accountable • Respect those who choose not to drink Another way to help you stay safe while tailgating or drinking in general is to order a B.A.C. Zone card. This wallet-sized card can help you stay below the recommended blood alcohol concentration of .05. The cards are customized because BAC is greatly influenced by sex and weight. To order a card, you can go to subabuse.uni.edu, and it will be mailed directly to you at no cost!

Homecoming of course is not just about the game and tailgating, it is also about celebrating the victory after the game. For some, this may mean at a party or bar. This can be a great way to meet new people who are just as proud to celebrate UNI as you are. Nonetheless, remember to make safe decisions; your future self will thank you.

You will want to have a safety plan. For starters, surround yourself with people who have your best interest in mind,

never travel alone, and leave with the same group you came with. It’s also good to have a backup plan, and agree ahead of time to keep a close eye out for one another.

If you or someone else is in an uncomfortable situation, remember it is okay to make an excuse to leave the situation.

Some excuses you could use to leave a risky situation are: (1) needing to take care of another friend, (2) an urgent phone call, (3) not feeling well or (4) having to be somewhere else by a certain time. Most importantly, you should stay alert and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Go with your gut and trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any time for any reason, call for help: UNI police can be reached at 319-273-2712 and if it’s an emergency, call 911.

In order to provide you and other students with a fun and safe environment, UNI offers a number of different resources.

The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) sponsors the Weekend SafeRide. This bus runs every Friday and Saturday night during the academic year and is FREE to the public. It stops at a number of different places on campus and the schedule can be found at https://nisg.uni.edu/safe-ride.

There are also other health and safety resources such as: UNI Police (24/7) (319) 273-2712 Safety Escort Services (319) 273-2712 On-campus sexual assault advocate through the Riverview Center (563) 231-1285 UNI Counseling Center (319) 2732676, after hours, dial 2 for a crisis counselor 24-hour sexual assault support (888) 557-0310 24-hour relationship violence support (800) 208GABRIELLE LEITNER/Northern Iowan 0388 More infor- Beth Chaney, Student Wellness Services graduate assistant, discusses tips to help students have fun mation on all of and stay safe this homecoming weekend. these services can Campanile Plaza (or MU if be found at safety.uni.edu. These rained out). services are available for your There will be interactive use not only during homecom- activities such as a field sobriing week but also year-round. ety test, trivia questions, one If you would like to learn standard drink game, free givemore about alcohol safety, safe- aways and much more. We hope ty in social settings, and campus to see you there! resources, please join us at the Panther Picnic on Wednesday, -Beth Chaney, Student Wellness Oct. 17th at 11 a.m. to enjoy Services Graduate Assistant food while supplies last on the

AT&T just announced that they are going to launch a streaming service in 2019.

However, it’s not an entirely new service.

The majority of people reading this article are subscribed to at least one media streaming service. Whether it’s Netflix, Hulu or Amazon video, I would go as far to say that another large portion

have multiple subscriptions to various streaming services. I use several streaming services myself.

The recently announced AT&T streaming service will utilize WarnerMedia and will debut in 2019. For those that don’t know, AT&T bought Time Warner this past June for $85 billion, so naturally they’ll be making use of the expansive library of content that WarnerMedia owns, according to AdAge. This list of content gives them a lot to work with and includes Warner Bros. Studios, HBO, TNT, Cartoon Network,

CNN, TBS, TruTV and more.

According to Business Insider, AT&T also already owns some streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and VRV that could likely share content with this upcoming service.

I think it makes sense for them to push towards a streaming service in the future.

Disney is planning on creating two, one for sports and one for their entertainment-based content. Fox has also upped their presence on Hulu in recent years. Like Disney and Fox, Time Warner is one of the more major studios. With more cable subscriptions being cut every day, these studios will need to find another way to make money in the future.

Neither basic cable television or streaming services are going bankrupt right now.

According to Statia, cable TV is still a multi-billion-dollar industry. It is clear that streaming services have been doing excellent these past few years too. If a studio has the ability to create their own service, it helps them tap into an additional source of revenue while also securing their spot in what might be the future of content. It’s a smart move.

Despite the strategic importance of this decision,

it’s got me wondering about how many streaming services people will put up with. When Disney announced their plans for a new service a year back, I wrote an article on that too. I expressed how silly it was that they expected people to pay for a subscription to see their content while also maintaining a subscription to other, more varied streaming services. I still hold this opinion.

AT&T, like Disney, has access to its own content. A service like Netflix has a wide variety of their own and other studio’s content. It’s a mistake to expect people to pay a similar price for a platform that is much narrower in its content’s variety. Of course, I could be wrong. I can say that I would never pay for a Disney or Time Warner subscription.

One smart move that AT&T is making to help spruce up their Time Warner content is using HBO as a bastion to attract people. That’s why I think this new streaming service isn’t actually as new as it seems. According to the Wall Street Journal, HBO content is going to be a major focal point for the new service, yet HBO Go isn’t going anywhere. They also mentioned that they wouldn’t be pulling

Streaming market is becoming too saturated

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Opinion columnist Sam King shares his opinion on the new AT&T streaming service that was just unveiled for 2019 and how he thinks the market for streaming services is becoming oversaturated.

all of Time Warner’s content off of platforms like Netflix.

While this is nice for hardcore HBO fans, this is going to further saturate the market. If someone wants the full streaming experience, they would have to subscribe to the new service and HBO Go. That’s still not including the two Disney platforms, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, Sling TV, Crunchyroll, VRV, YouTube TV, Philo TV, etc. There are a lot more streaming services than some may think.

I don’t expect most people to subscribe to every single one. Still, it’s undeniable that this field is growing and may be bloating.

It’s hard for me to get excited about yet another platform that I’m not interested in.

For the serious binge watchers, this may peak their interest. For most people, I doubt they’ll pay much attention to it. Especially if they’re a college student with a limited budget. We can’t afford a dozen subscriptions, and that’s why we’re not buying cable packages.

AT&T will have to give consumers a unique and powerful reason to pick up their service. If they can’t, then it won’t be going very far.

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A wonderful week of homecoming events COLBY WEBER Staff Writer

As the big homecoming game approaches, many UNI students are showing off their Panther spirit by participating in various events and activities throughout the week.

Student Life Director Mike Bobeldyk said he enjoys the positive atmosphere at UNI during homecoming.

“I think, overall, from being a staff member, I enjoy seeing the excitement on campus as it builds throughout the week and how the campus community really embraces the activities,” he said.

“It’s not just one particular area of campus, it’s all of campus showing it in different ways, and I think that’s exciting to see. Seeing some of the office decorations start to come up in different areas on campus and starting to see more and more purple being worn on campus, all of those things start to culminate and eventually you get to Saturday. You

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Students can participate in a wide variety of events scheduled for homecoming week until Sunday, Oct. 21.

have alumnus wearing purple, students wearing purple, it’s really a great exhibit of what it means to be a Panther.”

On Thursday, Oct. 18, both Piazza and Rialto dining centers will be hosting a special homecoming dinner from 5 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.

On Friday, Oct. 19, UNI’s volleyball team will be facing Drake at the McLeod Center at 7 p.m. Orchesis Dance Company and IDT Dance Company will also be performing at 7:30 p.m. in Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall.

Friday will wrap up with a pep rally after the volleyball game. Students, faculty and alumni can get fired up at 8 p.m. in the West Gym. “That’s where the three finalists from Pride Cry will be,” said Mallorie Huebner, a junior elementary education major and chair of homecoming for the Campus Activities Board. “There will be guest speakers, the cheer and dance teams and the band. Everyone who was at the kickoff will be at the pep rally.”

Then at midnight, the

long-standing tradition of campaniling will take place.

The Homecoming Parade will occur on Saturday at 11 a.m. Several areas on campus will be represented, including officials, cheerleaders and homecoming royalty. Many university departments and student organizations will also be present at the parade, which will have just under 90 entries in total.

Following the parade, there will be a tailgating event held from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. near the UNI-Dome.

“I look forward to tailgating with some friends if I get the chance to,” said Chad Schafer, a junior social science teaching major.

Many fans are anticipating the football game against South Dakota State at 4 p.m.

“I’ve been going home these past couple of weekends, and I haven’t had a chance to go to [a game] yet,” said Austin Schmuecker, a junior TESOL major.

While this year’s homecoming is still ongoing, students are already planning for next year’s festivities. The 20192020 school year will mark the 100th homecoming anniversary on UNI’s campus.

Bobeldyk stressed the significance of student involvement during homecoming.

“A lot of the facilities that you see throughout the week are really facilitated by students,” said Bobeldyk. “That’s important to their learning and their leadership development.”

FILM REVIEW

Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ valiantly blasts off HUNTER FRIESEN Film Critic

What do Americans really know about Neil Armstrong?

Everyone knows that he was the first man to step foot on the moon, but what else? Most of us would be left blank, realizing we know so little about one of the most important American figures of the 20th century.

Stepping in to remedy this problem is director Damien Chazelle with his new film “First Man.” Instead of solely focusing on the moon landing, Chazelle centers the story

on Armstrong. Spanning from 1961 to the 1969 landing, “First Man” daringly attempts to entertain and educate its audience about the trials and tribulations one man endured in the name of human exploration.

Directing: 5/5 Hot off winning the Academy Award for Best Director in 2016 with “La La Land,” 33-year-old Chazelle again makes his case for being one of the best directors in the field today.

Chazelle teams back up with his “La La Land” cinematog-

rapher, Linus Sandgren, and the results are spectacular. The imagery of the film is engrossing and stirs a wide range of emotional responses. In order to give the film a 60s look and feel, Chazelle opts to use a grainier camera filter. He also uses a multitude of handheld closeups to try and keep the story emotional and character-driven.

As a space film, “First Man” more than delivers on the action and pushes the boundary on how movies can convey the overall experience of space travel. Chazelle shifts to IMAX cameras in space and fills the screen with both beauty and menace. The camera violently shakes as the rocket blasts off, engulfing viewers in the terrify-

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Ryan Gosling stars in the new film ‘First Man,’ directed by Damien Chazelle, following NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon.

ing moment. Then, everything steadies and the awe of outer space is revealed. It’s a balancing act that perfectly captures the immense danger involved in order to reach new heights.

Chazelle also brings back his regular composer Justin Hurwitz, who provides a compelling soundtrack that perfect-

ly compliments the film. The best part comes during the lunar landing scene when a constant hard-charging drum beat takes over as the only sound we hear. Even though the outcome is already known, it’s still the most nerve-wracking part of the film.

Writing: 3/5 The one area where “First Man” struggles to make its mark is in the writing department. Josh Singer pens the script, based on the novel by James Hansen.

The writing does well at establishing Armstrong in the beginning. He’s quiet and a bit standoffish, but also very loving. We see him as a family man, one who is struggling to balance his piloting dreams with the welfare of his wife and kids.

However, after the first act, not much time is spent developing Armstrong’s character. The rest of the film focuses on the mission in a straightforward way. The years go by, but we hardly see any change in his character.

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Panther PORTRAIT: royalty competition TONI FORTMANN Staff Writer

Students gathered in Maucker Union ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 11, for the Homecoming Royalty competition. The Homecoming Court of 11 students competed in a game of “pin-the-tail,” answered an array of questions from the emcees and performed a talent of their choice.

During “pin-the-tail,” contestants were blindfolded and twirled around before making their way toward the board, with the goal of pinning a tail on an image of Toto in Dorothy’s basket. Audience members shouted encouragement and directions in a tactic to help their friends advance.

Emily Phalen, a senior com-

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After all the groups performed, the judges chose three to move on to the finals at the pep rally on Friday night. Many groups incorporated the homecoming theme, “There’s no place like homecoming,” rewriting famous songs from “The Wizard of Oz” to match the theme.

As the judges deliberated, the crowd got on its feet to take part in the “Interlude” dance. The entire field was filled with students, faculty and alumni dancing in the chilly air.

Finally, the crowd silenced to hear the finalists. In no specific order,

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This lack of an arc contradicts Chazelle’s intentions and undermines the great work he does to connect us to the characters. It also restricts the core theme of the film from being achieved, as very little about Armstrong is actually revealed by the end.

Acting: 5/5 Marking his second time working with Chazelle, Ryan Gosling is spectacular as Neil Armstrong. Gosling plays against type and delivers a solemn and heroic performance. The camera is pressed to his face the whole time as we watch his perilous journey unfold on Earth as well as above it. Gosling controls each scene with his blank face and calmly keeps the audience connected to him.

Playing Janet Armstrong is “The Crown” star Claire Foy, who trades in her British accent for a Texan one. Foy provides the emotion of the film as she plays the ner-

munication sciences and disorders major, won the game.

Next, contestants lined up and answered questions pertaining to themselves and their personal opinions in an interview segment.

The finale of the evening was the talent portion, featur-

ing a wide variety of unique acts.

One student, senior elementary education major Jennifer Zehner, performed the “Baby Shark” song and dance.

During another act, senior history major Hannah Ackerman listed off all forTONI FORTMANN/Northern Iowan

the groups to move on and update their pride cry were Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Dance Marathon, and Alpha Sigma Tau. Ethan Tanner, a freshman majoring in global marketing was part of the Noehren Hall Senate group.

He was covered in Panther gear: his arms had gold glitter and his hair purple sparkles.

“I’m only a freshman this year, so I didn’t know what to expect of college homecoming,” Tanner said.

“But I thought it was really neat watching all of the groups and what they did and watching the royalty get crowned. For the first day, it’s pretty great.” vous wife who just wants to see her husband come home safe. She shares some great scenes with Gosling as their characters try to cope with the dangers of attempting to make history.

Rounding out the A-list cast are Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke and Corey Stoll. Each one of them plays an important supporting character in Armstrong’s story. They all give commendable performances as they play well off Gosling and Foy. Overall: 4/5 Boldly going where no one has gone before, Damien Chazelle has changed the way space movies should be made. His expert use of all facets of production raises the bar for the future of commercial filmmaking. The combination of his powerful directing and the outstanding performances by Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy lifts “First Man” off the ground and into the upper echelon of both space films and biopics.

ty-five presidents in chronological order and stated a fact about each.

Another student, sophomore management information systems major Matt Barton, threw together a version of “Panther Punch” which included many different and terrifying ingredi-

ents, including Mountain Dew, chocolate syrup, grapes, butter, sugar, salt and Kool-Aid. He finished his act by taking a drink of the so-called punch.

Other acts included juggling, poetry, comedy and a rendition of the dance from “Mean Girls.”

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Holschlag, entering his junior year, is described as a hardworking guy with determination in his eyes.

Originally a 174-pound athlete, he was moved up to 197 after a fellow teammate got injured during his

freshman year.

Holschlag is undersized, but his wrestling moves on top are very hard to stop while he

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UNI finished second as a team in their first season as an associate member of the Big 12 Conference for wrestling, crowning two individuals champions and sending six wrestlers to the NCAA championships in Cleveland, Ohio.

forces opponents to surrender.

His favorite wrestling move: “the power half,” which forces his opponents to give up back points.

At the 2017 NCAA Championships, Holschlag went 0-2, motivating him going into 2018 season.

2018 saw him earn his first All-American honor with a fifth place in Cleveland. This upcoming season, Holschlag has a plan and wants to stay as healthy as possible.

“I will be wrestling smarter,” he said. “I plan on refraining from injury so I can start this season healthy and ready to go.”

Thomsen, another returning All-American, placed fifth at the 2017 NCAA Championships at 149-pounds.

“I want to focus on the mental aspect of the sport and wrestle smart,” he said.

The junior is known for his fierceness on the mat and his

never-quit-attitude. He isn’t afraid to score on his favorite move, which is the single leg takedown, where he will not let go until he scores. One of the things he admits he needs to work on is getting out on bottom quicker. He believes if can get out on bottom fast and score quickly on his feet he can win a national title.

The Panthers will open this year’s wrestling season at the Harold Nichols Open at Iowa State University. UNI will host their first home dual meet against Cornell University on Sunday, Dec. 16 in the West Gym and they want fellow students to be there. They will also be facing the Air Force Falcons, Northern Colorado Bears and the Oklahoma Sooners at home later in the season.

The Big 12 Championships will be held in Tulsa, OK, hosted by the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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UNI cruises to wins in home opener JOEL WAUTERS

Sports Editor

All the cylinders were firing on Saturday afternoon for the Panthers as the UNI swimming and diving team hosted the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Western Illinois Leathernecks and Valparaiso Crusaders at the Glen F. Henry Pool in the Wellness and Recreation Center.

The Panthers opened up the first of three home meets this season. Coming off strong from NebraskaOmaha and Nebraska a week earlier, the purple and gold looked to continue their momentum with a home crowd cheering them on.

UNI steamrolled over all three opponents, defeating the Jackrabbits 221-77, the Leathernecks 223-67 and the Crusaders 253-40.

The 200-yard medley relay team of Katie Taylor, Moriah Ross, Crystal Florman and Lauren Havertape kicked the afternoon off, winning the relay with a time of 1:45.82, out touching Western Illinois by six seconds to take the win. Junior Kylie Engstrom dominated the 1000 freestyle with a 10:38.89 as junior Jordan McCullough took the 200 freestyle in 1:57.86.

Taylor, an all-conference swimmer from a year ago, claimed first place in the 100 backstroke and teammate Madison Rinaldi finished in second with a time of 59.66. In the fast paced 100

freestyle, Taylor, Florman and Jenna Willer took the top three positions with Taylor claiming the number one spot with a 51.70.

Rinaldi and McCullough finished first and second respectively in the 200-backstroke, with Rinaldi swimming a 2:09.31, while her teammate finished with a time of 2:11.40. Junior Kelsey Ostrowski and freshman Rachelle Houlette swam strong in the 200-butterfly, finishing both within threetenths of a second of each other to take second and third in the event.

In the diving well, freshman Mary Ferlmann took second in the one-meter springboard scoring 224.10 to lead the Panthers. On the three-meter board, Ferlmann edged out Quincee Simonson of South Dakota State by 10.1 points to claim first for UNI. Head coach Nick Lakin was very pleased with his team’s performance coming off two meets a week earlier.

“The amount of progress the team has made in the last week was evident today,” Lakin said after the meet.

“We had solid swims across all events.”

The Panthers will be back in action in the water on Nov. 2-3 in Sioux Falls, SD as they take on the Jackrabbits for the second straight meet, along with the South Dakota Coyotes and St. Cloud State Huskies.

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Women’s golf fifth at MVC Preview PATRICK HANSEN

Sports Writer

The UNI women’s golf team traveled to compete in the MVC Preview Tournament in Chesterton, IN on Oct. 15-16.

The Panthers came out of the first day in fifth place, but finished the tournament eighth out of the nine teams.

Freshman Sydney Eaton

led the Panthers, finishing seventh overall with a score of 242. She was followed by Anne Gradoville who finished in a tie for 13th at 248.

Freshman Hannah Bermel had a 256 for her final score, finishing tied for 30th, while Emily Snelling tied at 44th with 264 and Hailey Bermel rounded out the starters with 270, finishing in 51st place.

Junior Sarah McMichael

finished with 251, tying for 21st, but played unattached in the tournament.

The UNI women only have one more tournament remaining before they take a winter break, resuming play in the spring season. The Panthers will take the course at the Hot Springs Village on Oct. 28-30 at the Little Rock Women’s Golf Classic in Arkansas.

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