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BSU kicks off Black History Month CECILIA MITCHELL Staff Writer

Black History Month began with pride and cheer at UNI during lunchtime in Maucker Union on Friday, Feb. 1.

“Black history is American history!” called UNI’s Black Student Union (BSU) members from the plaza steps, proudly displaying their bright Black History Month banner. “And we are here to stay!”

The crowd applauded as the BSU members, dressed in all black, ascended the stairs into the Center for Multicultural Education. There, members and non-members alike danced and sang to celebrate the kickoff event, the first of 13 BSU-sponsored events to be held in honor of Black History Month this year.

These free, open-to-the-public activities include talks and seminars, art and poetry, open mics, a skate party, a royalty competition and more.

“Black History Month is important to me because black history is not separate from American history,” explained freshman psychology major and BSU member Jerrell Bates. “It’s important that we see the two together.”

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February has been Black History Month in the United States since 1970 and in Canada since 1995. It is traditionally a time to remember and honor important people and events from the history of the African diaspora.

“I think it is important to celebrate Black History Month because it is American

History and vital that everyone knows what Africans Americans contributed to American culture,” said Paris Haywood, a sophomore marketing major and BSU president. “Black History Month means being proud of where I come [from] and embracing my heritage and teaching those who are unaware.”

BSU’s Black History Month events not only include educational spaces, but also provide the opportunity to enjoy dancing, food, music, art, poetry and more as a celebration of black culture and achievements, and also to bring the local UNI and Cedar Valley community together.

On Monday, Feb. 4, BSU will be hosting “Environmental Injustice” at 6 p.m. in Schindler Room 216.

This educational event will focus on exploring the effects of toxic waste deliberately dumped in areas with a significant minority population.

JACOB POTTER

this weekend with Oklahoma State, the highest-ranked team.

Obviously, in the Big 12, that’s the type of team that were going to have to be able to beat.

I mean those are the type of teams, if you want to be one of the best teams in the country, you’ve got to be able to beat the best teams in the country.”

The Panthers weren’t able to take down Oklahoma State in the end, however they will have one more opportunity to face a top 25 team in the regular season when they take on Iowa State (no. 14 as of Jan. 29) in the final home match for the Panthers on Thursday, Feb. 21.

UNI drops to 5-5 on the season along with losing their perfect record of 5-0 against Big 12 teams after falling 24-9 to the Cowboys. Oklahoma State remains undefeated at 11-0 this season with the win.

Up next, a chance to bounce back presents itself when the Panthers go out west to clash with the Utah Valley Wolverines on Saturday, Feb. 9.

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Ranked 16th in the country, the UNI wrestling team traveled south to challenge second-ranked Oklahoma State University, taking on the coveted opportunity to escape the frozen tundra that has recently been the Midwest.

The purple and gold walked away with three wins highlighted by Taylor Lujan, ranked no. 8 nationally in the 174-pound weight class, taking down no. 5 Joe Smith with a 5-4 decision.

Additionally, Josh Alber, ranked sixth in the country at the 141-pound weight class, defeated no. 12 Kaid Brock with a 4-3 decision.

Bryce Steiert, No. 12 in the 165-pound weight class, added a third win for the Panthers, handling no. 23, Andrew Shomers.

Prior to the matchup, head coach Doug Schwab said, “[We] got a big opportunity

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Clohesy Series invites S. Leo Chiang Documentary filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will be visiting campus Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 4 to 6, as a part of the William and Stephanie Clohesy Documentary Film Series.

Screenings of two of Chiang’s films will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in Lang Hall Auditorium and Tuesday, Feb. 5, in John Deere Auditorium in the Curris Business Building. On Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 9 a.m., Chiang will give a public lecture in the ScholarSpace in Rod Library.

Chiang’s films highlight topics of inequality and social justice in America and around the world. The two films being featured at UNI include the story of a VietnameseAmerican community that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina and an LGBT political party in the Philippines.

The series will begin with “Out Run” (runtime: 75 minutes), which follows Bemz Benedito, a leader of the world’s only LGBT political party. Benedito, a transgender woman in the Philippines, leads the movement that challenges the traditionally discriminatory system. Hoping to gain dignity and accep-

tance for the LGBT people in her country, she fights for equal rights and legitimacy in politics.

Tuesday’s film, “A Village Called Versailles” (runtime: 67 minutes), highlights the story of a community in post-Katrina New Orleans that had to fight for their rights against the local government.

Each screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the director.

The Clohesy Series director and UNI’s documentary filmmaker in-residence David O’Shields said that the event is an extraordinary opportunity for students and the surrounding community.

“I want those who attend to have their horizons broadened, their consciousness raised and I, in particular, want students to see that if they are interested in doing this [making films]. It is possible,” O’Shields said.

According to O’Shields, the board members responsible for choosing who to feature at the series are dedicated to showcasing directors from diverse backgrounds, whose work focuses on spotlighting pertinent social issues.

“We are interested in films that deal with issues of social justice,” O’Shields said. “We are hoping that if we bring

in people of diverse backgrounds, who are telling really interesting, important, relevant, social stories — raising issues and raising consciousness — we will be successful in enriching the culture of not only campus life, but of the greater community.”

The William and Stephanie Clohesy Documentary Film Series was established in October of 2011. William Clohesy is now an emeritus professor in the Department of Philosophy and World Religions and Stephanie Clohesy works as an advocate for social justice, heading a local philanthropy.

The Department of Communication Studies and O’Shields, as well as Chris Martin, a professor in the department, initiated the creation of the film series. It was named after the Clohesys in honor of their great work and passion for promoting the art of film and storytelling, according to O’Shields.

“They have done so many amazing things for this community,” O’Shields said. “They have really elevated the lives and enriched the lives of so many people they have come in contact with here.”

The film series is an annual event, traditionally held during the fall semester.

The screenings were ini-

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Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang is visiting UNI on Feb. 4, 5 and 6 to screen two of his films and discuss his life and work.

tially scheduled for dates back in October 2018, but the visit was postponed due to injuries sustained by Chiang.

Both of Chiang’s films featured at the event can be streamed through Kanopy, an

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LTE: Cancelation policy is classist Editor’s Note: This Letter to the Editor was submitted by political communication major Hannah Gregor.

The UNI policy for delays and cancellations states, “It is a basic premise of this policy that University faculty, staff, and students shall have the opportunity to make their own decision about reporting to work or class with due consideration

for travel safety conditions.”

However, this statement rests on the assumption that students and staff have free choice in regards to their decision and safety.

Many professors have attendance policies for the classroom that do not see transportation issues as an excused absence. In weather such as we have had in the past two weeks, it is very possible for a student

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Political communication major Hannah Gregor pens a Letter to the Editor discussing the University’s weather cancelation policy and the potential impact it might have on lower-income students and students with disabilities.

to need to miss three classes, resulting in their grade being lowered. Students must negotiate their safety for the sake of passing the class, which in itself is a financial decision. When school is not cancelled or delayed for severe weather, students are coerced into risking their safety to attend class to ensure their grade will not be lowered, even though the ability to show up to class is not a reflection of the knowledge that student has in the course.

Low-income students are more impacted by this policy because winter gear is expensive and when deciding between food and winter clothing, the choice inevitably is food. This is especially problematic when the University’s latest survey on food security found 51 percent of UNI students having varying levels of food insecurity. When the University tells students to “dress warm,” they ignore the high price that layers come at.

Even further, when the

University doesn’t have sidewalks plowed and salted on campus throughout the day, they prevent students with disabilities from going to class. If the university wishes to tout their work on diversity, they need to walk the walk and change the policy to help low-income and/or students with disabilities.

The administration needs to either change their policy to allow students who miss class due to severe weather be an excused absence, or more regularly cancel classes in severe weather.

Staff on UNI’s campus are also negatively affected by UNI’s cancellation policies. Non-Exempt staff are required to show up to work regardless of the University’s decision to cancel class. If they “choose” not to go to work for safety precautions, they must “elect to use vacation, compensatory time or leave without pay or request to make up the missed time within the same work week (Sunday to

Saturday).”

When weather is so unsafe for students or faculty to feel comfortable attending class, are essential employees really so essential they must risk their lives to come to campus? The Rod Library has a policy in which essential staff members must come to work. Are the day-to-day functions of a librarian staff really essential for our campus to continue functioning?

The UNI 4.07 Weather/ Working Conditions policy gambles with the lives of people living and working on campus. They argue that we all have a “choice” to make in regards to braving hazardous weather, but once we realize these decisions have financial consequences, we must realize these choices are an illusion meant to serve the purpose of allowing the university to not face the repercussions of putting university staff and students at risk. The Provost says we have a choice, but that ignores the inherent coercion in policy 4.07.

Reboot culture is bad for entertainment industry GABRIELLE LEITNER Art Director

We now have access to more media content than ever before through the Internet and streaming services, on top of the already established traditional forms of entertainment.

With the seemingly endless possibilities of plots for television shows, why is Hollywood reverting back to rebooting older television shows that have been off the air for years?

It is certainly not easy to reboot an old show. Writers have to come up with new

plots that have not already been used in the previous run of the show, decide whether they should ask the former actors back to the show or recast altogether and find ways to work around other projects.

So, why is Hollywood reverting to these older programs instead of innovating on the television platform?

I think the main reason why studios are revisiting these shows is the nostalgia-factor that these shows bring to the viewing audience. Many of the shows that are currently being rebooted aired in the 1990s and early 2000s, which, for

many people, are considered very nostalgic. Since television can often serve as a vehicle for escape, the nostalgia factor of some of these programs adds appeal and can transport people to a different time.

While I am enjoying some of these rebooted television shows and spin-offs, I feel like some of the creativity is lacking. Sure, these new shows are updated to fit better in today’s society, address current topics and make more relevant jokes, but the stories still feel like they have been done before.

The popularization of these reboots, remakes and spin-offs has created a “reboot culture,” in which every quality show that was ever created and canceled should get a reboot. As much as I would love to see a reboot of “The Office” or “Parks and Recreation,” this mentality is not good for the entertainment industry.

If consumers only talk about how much they want reboots of old television shows, Hollywood will take that into consideration when creating their lineups. This behavior is dangerous to the creative processes for writers and producers in Hollywood, as it pressures them to bring back these types of shows, rather than come up with new entertainment.

There are currently many great original programs on

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Art Director Gabrielle Leitner discusses Hollywood reboots of classic television shows and movies, and how it might be of detriment to the industry.

the air and through streaming services that are worth watching. While I appreciate and often watch a lot of older, off-the-air shows, I see it as almost disrespectful to these current shows for audiences to ask for reboots of those beloved shows, rather than take advantage of the current programming that is already available.

I don’t think all reboots are all bad, but saturating the market with reboots may be.

It shows that the industry may be struggling to create new programming and with the success that some reboots are seeing, this may be an incentive to showrunners to revisit their older intellectual properties. As more networks and studios start mov-

ing content to streaming and creating their own streaming services, such as Disney and their Disney + service, studios may find themselves with more opportunities to create content than they do with traditional television.

It would be interesting to see them use their platform to launch new and creative shows, rather than rehash old characters and plotlines.

The industry can’t and won’t develop or change if all Hollywood does is revisit shows that have already been done before. While I enjoy older programs and their reboots, without new programs, the entertainment industry won’t grow and television will ultimately become mundane and unoriginal.

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UNI hosts advanced screening of ‘Film Lounge’ SOFIA LEGASPI

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Two members of the UNI community were recognized in an episode of “The Film Lounge,” an Iowa Public Television (IPTV) series that showcases work

by Iowan artists and filmmakers.

The first episode of season three premiered on Sunday, Feb. 3 and featured “The Spaceman” by UNI senior digital media production major Tarrell Christie and “Proving Ground” by UNI art professor and art department head Jeffery Byrd.

Digital media students, faculty and supporters of the arts gathered at Lang Hall on Friday night, Feb.

1 at 6:30 p.m. for a red carpet social event with refreshments, followed by an advanced screening of the first two episodes of the new season. The watch party was hosted by the UNI Film Appreciation Club, the Department of Communication Studies and Cedar River Productions.

Christie’s “The Spaceman” follows a young AfricanAmerican astronaut’s journey into a wormhole. Byrd’s “Proving Ground” portrays a Surrealist dream through performance art.

The screening featured eight other films varying in length, genre and subject matter. They ranged from a documentary about a local ballet company to a music video outlining the develop-

ment of a relationship.

“Every new round of ‘The Film Lounge’ submissions renders new discoveries and surprises,” said the show’s executive producer Chuck Czech in a press release. “This season really demonstrates how film has found its way into different aspects of our lives.”

“The Film Lounge” is produced in partnership with Produce Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council under the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

Iowa filmmakers interested in submitting their work for consideration may obtain more information at thefilmlounge.org.

Submissions for season four are open from Feb. 1 to June 1, 2019.

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UNI senior Tarrell Christie’s film, “The Spaceman” was featured in IPTV’s “The Film Lounge.”

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Digital media and communication studies faculty pose for a photo during a red carpet event for “The Film Lounge” on Friday, Feb. 1.

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Panther PORTRAIT: Maucker Union Live

After Dark UNI’s Student Life Team hosted “Maucker Union Live After Dark” on Friday, Feb. 1.

Students escaped the cold and enjoyed activities and entertainment that included karaoke, nine square, giant

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Jenga and checkers. Bring Your Own Brass (BYOB) provided live music. Other organizations present included Panther eSports, Tabletop Gaming, UNI Sword Fighting Club, CATS and UNI Wellness Services.

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In collaboration with African Union and dance group The MOVEment, BSU’s next event, “Step Up & Step Out” will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballroom.

This event will use the story of African American dance and music to show the importance of health in the African American community.

“Night at the Apollo: Amateur Night” will be held Friday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in Lang Hall Auditorium.

Hosted by Nova and Shindigg, students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and compete for prizes in a low-stress environment. A poetry slam will

also take place in Maucker Union’s Hemisphere Lounge at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, featuring guest poets Queen Gabby and Jalesha Johnson.

Those interested in performing for the talent show or sharing their spoken word poetry can also contact BSU at bsu@uni.edu.

Haywood said of all the Black History Month events, there is one she is most excited for. “Definitely the skate party. It’s for the whole community and we’re partnering with Hawkeye Community College this year. It’s going to be the biggest event of the month.”

The skate party will be held in the lower courts of the UNI Wellness and Recreation Center from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.

Featuring free admission, free skates and fashion and music from the 90’s and 00’s, this inclusive event welcomes all to attend. There are opportunities to win prizes as well.

Another highly anticipated event is the “Tunnel of Oppression” on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Lang Hall’s basement classrooms. Seven classrooms will be transformed into scenes of oppression, with real life reenactments to give attendees perspective into African American issues and history.

An additional room will be set up as a counseling room for debrief sessions.

Other BSU-sponsored events include a “Brotha & Sista Chat” about overlooked controversial topics in the black community on

Wednesday, Feb. 13; an “All About the Business” session promoting black entrepreneurship and business-owners on Monday, Feb. 18; a screening of Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne film “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” on Thursday, Feb 21; and a royalty competition among eight BSU members on Saturday, Feb. 23 and a gospel concert and soul food dinner at the Wesley Foundation on Sunday, Feb. 24.

BSU’s final event for the month will take place on Monday, Feb. 25, in Schindler Room 220. This Black History Month trivia event is open to all ages and features a variety of different trivia games, including a Jeopardy-style quiz compe-

tition, timed word searches and a group game of Kahoot.

Attendees will be asked to answer questions about historical events and people in the black community and about black culture.

“Anyone, any people of color or anyone who feel like they don’t have a place or don’t belong are welcome at BSU,” Bates said.

“Our goal is to be welcome and opening; these events are for everyone,” Haywood said.

A full list of events and descriptions can be found on the BSU’s Facebook page at @UNIBlackStudentUnion and Twitter and Instagram pages at @UNIBSU. Those interested in more information about the organization and their events can email BSU at bsu@uni.edu.

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UNI men split conference games ELIOT CLOUGH

Sports Editor

In the storied history of UNI men’s basketball, there have been times where Panther fans have been plagued with anxiety. This season has been no different.

In their last nine conference matchups, the outcome was decided by an average of five points.

Two recent contests included a 60-61 loss to current Missouri Valley Conference leader Loyola Chicago on Wednesday evening and a win in the McLeod Center on Saturday night versus Missouri State University ,64-59.

Although the Panthers fell into 12-3 hole early on, they clawed back up for the majority of their matchup

with the Ramblers, and the purple and gold looked to have control of the game.

Over the course of the first contest, Luke McDonnell led the way for UNI, scoring a personal best of 16 points, going 7-12 from the field and 2-3 from deep.

The Panthers’ leading scorer, AJ Green, also added 14 points to their final score.

Down the stretch, as the Ramblers gradually regained the lead, a clear discrepancy in foul calling may have had an effect on the final score of the game.

Loyola was only called for four fouls the entirety of the contest while UNI was called for 18.

Ultimately, with less than a minute remaining and holding onto a one-point lead, the Ramblers were able to hit a dagger of a three point-

er to seal the win. Cameron Krutwig of Loyola hit the tray. This was Krutwig’s first made three pointer of the 22 games the Ramblers have played so far this season.

...you’ve got to take advantage of it, and I shot it.

Spencer Haldeman

UNI Junior Guard

In the Panthers home contest with the Bears, depth from the bench, as well as starting talent, was showcased.

Spencer Haldeman, who has played hero for the cats as of late, came off the bench to lead the Panthers in scoring with 15 in the second half.

One of the biggest plays for Haldeman came with 11:39 to go in the game, as he was able to execute a fourpoint play, drilling a three as he was fouled.

“I saw [the defender] kind of hesitate going to the screen a little bit, so when someone goes under a screen, you’ve got to take advantage of it, and I shot it,” said Haldeman post game.

Isaiah Brown and McDonnell each added 12 to the final tally for the Panthers.

While McDonell aided the winning effort on the offensive side of the ball, the 6’9 center was also tasked with guarding the Bears’ most talented scorer in Tulio Da Silva. Da Silva puts up 14.8 points per game. “[Our] coaches talked about staying down on the

shot fake. And then going against [Seth] Tuttle every day in practice, I mean, not everyone gets the chance to play against an All-American every day in practice. So, that’s tough assignment as it is. So that helped prepare a ton,” said McDonnell on the task of guarding Da Silva.

Tuttle is a graduate assistant on staff with the Panthers and played under Coach Jacobson from 20112015. He averaged 12.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in his tenure with the Panthers.

Da Silva (17) and Keandre Cook (15) were the only Bears who were able to score in double figures.

Up next, the Panthers will take on the Bradley University Braves at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the McLeod Center.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Swimming and diving closes out regular season COLIN HORNING Sports Writer

The UNI swimming and diving teams closed out their regular season in Iowa City on Friday night, taking on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes along with the Western Illinois University Leathernecks.

The Panthers were victorious against Western Illinois with a 181-43 victory, yet failed to top their in-state rival Hawkeyes, losing by the score of 137-86.

Two Panthers were able to finish in first place in their respective events this weekend, as Crystal Florman clocked in with a time of 23.43 seconds in the 50-meter freestyle, finishing in first place, while Katie

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Taylor finished with a time of 54.88 in the 100-meter backstroke, leading all competitors.

She also recorded a time of 56.81 in the 100-meter

individual medley, once again taking first. Florman also garnered a time of 50.78 in the 100-meter freestyle, taking second place.

In the 200-meter free-

styles, Jordan McCullough and Kylie Engstrom finished consecutively in third and fourth place with times of 1:57.38 and 1:57.55.

Second, third and fourth

places were taken by three Panther divers at the one-meter height.

On the boards, it was Jayden Lovell leading the way for UNI. She finished in second place with a score of 236.55. Alyssa Dueso finished in third place (225.10), followed by Mary Kate Ferlmann in fourth place (221.30.).

The Panthers finished the regular season with an overall record of 7-3. They had a perfect 4-0 record at home, with a 2-3 road record for the season and won their only neutral site meet.

Up next, the Panthers will compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Columbia, MO from Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 20-23.

TRACK AND FIELD

Panthers compete at Notre Dame, Nebraska

PATRICK HANSEN

Sports Writer

The Panther men’s and women’s track and field team split events this weekend. The track teams competed at the Notre Dame Meyo invite in South Bend, Ind. and the field athletes traveled to the Nebraska Huskers invite.

In an interview, head track and field coach Dave

Paulsen said that he was excited to see how his athletes would compete this weekend coming off great performances at home and in Iowa City.

He also said that he is anxious to see how his athletes will perform coming down the home stretch towards the conference meet.

Both teams combined for 12 finishes in the top eight places of their

respective events. The top Panther finish in the Husker Invitational was Keegan Tritle, who finished third in the shot put with a throw of 18.36 meters.

In South Bend, the best finish in the races was junior Connor Ham, who placed third in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.03 seconds.

For the women, Maddie McCalla finished fifth place in the 400-meter dash with

her personal best of 55.34, which improved her time by .23 of a second.

Alanna Nietert also clinched fifth place in the weight throw with a personal best throw of 61-6.75.

Other Panther runners who finished in the top eight included Cade Kirkpatrick (fourth in long jump), Tayshaun Cooper (sixth in the 200 meter), Evan Long (sixth in the 400 meter), Lyndsie Schinkel (seventh in

the 800 meter) and Cameron Bauer rounding off at eighth in pole vault.

19 UNI student-athletes improved their personal records and as well as their top-20 rankings in the MVC. The Panthers will split again in the upcoming weekend as they travel to the South Dakota Classic and the Iowa State Classic on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9.

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38 Saint, in Brazil 39 What you’d better have if you miss work 45 Highest Italian peak south of the Alps 47 Like yummy desserts, sooner or later 48 Fit to serve 49 Separate 51 Metaphors, e.g.

53 Homicide official 54 Event associated with a blue moon 55 Concrete-reinforcing rod 56 Kind of question Down 1 Heart chambers 2 Nonessential decoration 3 Siberian industrial center 4 Big event lead-in 5 What John Wayne and Cary Grant weren’t 6 Dinner party amenity 7 Painter’s aid 8 A/C letters 9 Flavor that pairs well with chocolate 10 Appoint 11 Harbor hauler 12 Brand on Barbie boxes

13 Cashed in 16 Stretching muscle 19 Trimmed, in a way 22 Bay Area city 23 Female R&B group with the ‘80s hit “I Miss You” 27 MIT part: Abbr.

28 Of concern to the Weather Channel 29 Twelve-step helper 30 Start the day 31 Requirement for statistical analysis 32 Tried to catch 33 Massive group 35 Fan 37 Flat-topped straw hat 40 Davis with a recurring role on “Grey’s Anatomy” 41 Denver’s __ Field 42 Remove from the bulletin board 43 Take care of 44 Unchallenging 46 A football field is about 32% larger than one 50 Not take well 52 Female name that’s a body part backwards

Puzzle Answers

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