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UNI boasts top three graduate programs in education, social work and part- time MBA programs.

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Panther softball beats Iowa State 12-4.

UNI Pride hosted the Dragaganza Saturday after two years featuring current students and alums.

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UNI responds to allegations of free speech violations NI STAFF

The Northern Iowan article published March 3 entitled, “R(A)eality of being an RAa,” resulted in several obstacles for reporters in getting interviews with RAs. Many expressed hesitation and fear of speaking out, and a few decided to pull back from the interview process for fear of getting written up. UNI Housing and Dining (UHD) implemented a policy requiring RAs to submit their questions and responses to the Northern Iowan’s (NI) questions through their marketing department for approval in order to “accurately represent language, policies and procedures.”

In response to these concerns regarding free speech and a student’s first amendment right to speak to the press freely, the NI contacted the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), who sent a letter to Housing and Dining addressing these concerns. Their letter and the university’s response is published below.

FIRE’s letter to UNI: The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is concerned that the University of Northern Iowa has instruct-

Local theatre thrives in upcoming musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”is set to debut April 22 and 23 at GBPAC

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Nicholas Rafanello, pictured above, sent an email to all RAs “reiterating what has been shared with Resident Assistants since the start of the NI inquiry.”

ed student resident assistants that they must clear their communications with the media with UNI officials. This practice of prior review violates students’ fundamental First Amendment rights and stifles the student press. We request that UNI revise any policies or practices it maintains so that they make clear to RAs that they may speak with the press in their individual capacities.

Although FIRE could not locate an official UNI policy concerning RAs’ responses to media inquiries, Residence Life Coordinator Jordan Rockwell sent an email to RAs stating that they must clear “RA-themed media respons-

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UNI received a letter from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) regarding allegations of free speech violations.

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Andrew Morse, Chief of Staff for President Mark Nook, responded to allegations UNI has been violating free speech for RAs.

es” with the “marketing team” so that the team may “address any issues.” Rockwell said this email was sent because of an anonymous survey by the Northern Iowan student newspaper.

While the university may properly regulate RAs speaking on behalf of UNI Housing and may prevent RAs from sharing information made confidential under the law, the university may not regulate students’ ability to speak with the media about their personal experiences as RAs or as students living in campus housing. Students who take employment roles at public institutions do not “relinquish First Amendment rights to comment on matters of public interest by virtue of government employment.” Instead, they retain their right to citizens on matters of public concern. This practice – requiring approval of any “RA-themed” comments to the media – threatens the expressive rights of the university’s student employees.

Requiring approval of answers to interview questions provided by RAs in their personal capacities is problematic not only because it provides UNI access to these answers

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Sabrina Conza, Program Officer for the Individual Rights Defense Program within FIRE sent a letter to UNI regarding free speech violations.

prior to publication, but also because it gives the university access to journalists’ questions prior to publication. This constitutes an unconstitutional prior review in both respects.

These practices allow UNI to review significant elements of a story’s content before publication. This constitutes an unconstitutional prior review.

Because information and quotes gathered through interviews often yield much of a story’s specific content, knowing the questions journalists will ask and the answers they receive gives UNI officials power to control the message.

The fact that UNI will gain this advance window – and that journalists, and the RAs with whom they connect, know this – also threatens to chill the types of questions the media pose (whether because they wish to avoid disclosure to UNI before publication of an article, or out of concern about the candidness of answers by interviewees who know UNI is “listening,” or both).

Even more problematic is the university’s requirement that media relations officials approve RAs’ messages prior to the media receiving them.

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” boasts local talent in their upcoming production.

Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center’s (GBPAC) dazzlingly vibrant production of the musical classic, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will run for a total of three performances starting April 22 through the 23.

The production boasts a massive local collaboration between GBPAC, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, the WaterlooCedar Falls Community Theatre, the Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children’s Theatre.

“Having a project like this as a community collaboration means that the Cedar Valley gets to share in this experience,” Gallagher Bluedorn’s marketing manager Chris Hale said.

“Whether you are on stage for the first time ever, your 50th production, or whether you’ve been to a musical before you’ve seen them all, we can all have that experience together and I think there is something really beautiful about that.”

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Hale continued, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat came from the Gallagher Bluedorn’s idea that we work best in the community,” Hale said. “We are fortunate enough to have an arts rich community. It will be a wonderful celebration of the talent we have here.”

Almost three years in the making, this production features 41 actors and 13 creative team members who are all locals from the Cedar Valley area. The musical features classic well-known songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber including, “Any Dream Will Do,” “Go, Go, Go Joseph,” “Song of the King” and “Close Every Door.”

“There are so many talented people in the community that may have been hiding out that you didn’t know they were so talented,” Cast member Elizabeth Hill said. “We are ready to be in front of an audience and share the joy we’ve had performing and working together. We want the audience to enjoy, live in the moment and experience Joseph’s story.”

Hale also emphasized the high level of production executed by the staff and performers.

“They’ve been in rehearsal for months now. The caliber of performance is unlike something like I’ve seen in my year here in the Cedar Valley.

It’s very exciting to see,” Hale said.

Hill also commented on the high level of performance from the cast.

“I cannot believe how talented our lead roles are. It’s so amazing just to hear them sing and how their voices carry.

The cast is just great. If anyone wants to stay after the show and meet them they are so fun and so amazing. I am so blessed to be a part of it.”

Tickets for this much anticipated production are on sale now online, in-person, or over the phone. Visit GBPAC.com/ Joseph or call (319) 273-7469 to purchase tickets today. UNI students may also use one of their two free tickets for GBPAC performances for this production.

This is a clear violation of the First Amendment rights of UNI students, which the university is legally bound to respect.

Practices that require individuals to seek approval from officials before speaking are “offensive—not only to the values protected by the First Amendment, but to the very notion of a free society.” This is because such schemes not only chill speech about important issues of public concern, but also allow the government—here, the university—to restrict that speech.

For example, if the university were to bar an RA from sending a particular message to a journalist, that would constitute an unconstitutional prior restraint, “the most serious and the least tolerable infringement on First Amendment rights.” UNI cannot condition employees’ communication with members of the media, including student media, on an administrator’s prior approval of the message. This practice impermissibly burdens the First Amendment rights of those subject to it.

In order to justify such a prior restraint on speech by government employees, including employees of public universities, the government entity must demonstrate “reasonable ground to fear that serious evil will result if free speech is practiced[,]” that these “recited harms are real, not merely conjectural, and that the regulation will in fact alleviate these harms in a direct and material way.”

In cases considering blanket prior restraints on government employee speech, courts have consistently struck down such bans as violative of the First Amendment.

Additionally, restricting student journalists’ access to RAs is a violation of the public’s right to know, for which the press is an important conduit. Courts have recognized that members of the press act as “surrogates for the public” in keeping a watchful eye on the operations of government.

Obstructing journalists’ access to UNI RAs not only violates those RAs’ expressive rights, but also restricts press freedom and impinges upon

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the public’s right to know about important decisions and actions made by the institution, including important matters of public concern like public safety for student residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, health and safety conditions of university housing, and other issues of public concern on campus.

Accordingly, we request that UNI create a policy and publicly clarify that the university will no longer require RAs to share media requests and responses made in their personal capacities as private citizens, provided they do not reveal information made confidential by law. We also request that UNI provide training to RAs regarding their First Amendment rights and their right to speak with the media.

We appreciate your attention to our concerns and request a response to this letter by Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Sincerely, Sabrina Conza Program Officer, Individual Rights Defense Program Andrew Morse, Chief of Staff for President Mark Nook’s response: Thank you for sharing your letter regarding the recent NI report related to resident assistants at UNI. We wish to provide the following response to the letter and recent article published by FIRE. The University of Northern Iowa strongly values the First Amendment rights of our students and employees. University Housing & Dining does not restrict Resident Assistants from speaking to media in their personal capacities, a practice we upheld with the survey and accompanying story run by the Northern Iowan (NI). As Resident Assistants considered their responses to the NI survey, the intent of our communication was to assure students were aware of their rights to speak to the media on a personal basis

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VOLUME 118, ISSUE 48 while not conveying a position on behalf of University Housing & Dining. Our communication with Resident Assistants was not to prohibit a response to the NI inquiry.

Based on FIRE’s recent article on this matter, we would like to respectfully clarify that University Housing & Dining does not have policies on free speech and expression beyond the University of Northern Iowa’s Freedom of Speech and Expression / First Amendment Policy, which enjoys a green light rating by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. As our University continues offering training on the First Amendment rights and responsibilities of our students and employees, we appreciate the opportunity to enhance our campus community’s awareness of the protections we hold to free speech and expression.

I manage public relations for UNI, and would be happy to continue as your point of contact.

UNI then responded with the following statement, and Nicholas Rafanello. Director of Housing and Residence Life, sent an email to all Residents Assistants “reiterating what has been shared with Resident Assistants since the start of the NI inquiry,” according to Morse.

UNI’s Statement University Housing and Dining proactively supports and protects the First Amendment rights of Resident Assistants. As the Northern Iowan survey was distributed to Resident Assistants, some RAs approached Residence Life Coordinators about participating. To assure all Resident Assistants understood their rights, Residence Life Coordinators held staff meetings with RAs to affirm their right to speak to the media as private citizens. In addition, University Housing and Dining issued a written notice on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to Resident Assistants reiterating their rights under the First Amendment. We continue to value opportunities to assure Resident Assistants— as with all UNI students and employees—understand the protections afforded under the First Amendment.

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UNI boasts top three graduate school programs TANNER RICHARDS Staff Writer

The University of Northern Iowa has received a top rank in three graduate programs according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking. The three academic departments recognized are education, social work, and part-time MBA programs.

These rankings are recognized in the top 200 in the country among other major universities Andrew Morse tells the Northern Iowan “Every day, our faculty and staff come to work dedicated to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of students. The strong ratings of our education, social work, and part-time MBA programs are one of many reflections of that dedication.”

All three of these programs have worked both in hybrid and in-person learning, also offering online degree programs.

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Utah’s governor listened to both sides before acting on trans athlete restrictions. Iowa’s didn’t.

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Editor’s note: This article is from Iowa Capital Dispatch from April 2, 2022 Through history, some political leaders have been outstanding orators. Boy, could they talk. They knew how to mobilize and move people with their words.

Think of Franklin Roosevelt and, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Or Ronald Reagan and, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”

The ability to crystallize their thoughts in memorable speeches can galvanize public opinion and bring people around to the leader’s views.

But the best leaders have something else, and it gets too little attention and respect, especially in these divisive times. That is the leader’s listening skills.

This lack of attention to listening is unfortunate, because leadership is more than simply making decisions. Leadership is far more complicated than just doing what the leader’s most ardent supporters want.

Real leaders listen to people who disagree with them.

They let those people explain their experiences, their concerns and suggestions — because such perspective may not be truly understood by the person in charge.

As is often the case when I think about leadership, Robert D. Ray comes to mind.

A recent Iowa History Month essay focused on how during Ray’s tenure as governor the state led the way nationally in protecting Native American remains and burial sites. Lakota activist Maria

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ first term is coming to a close. She will be running again for a second term for the 2022 midterm elections.

Pearson of Ames was instrumental in the early 1970s in changing the attitudes of government officials, museum administrators and scientists toward the subject.

Her ability to bring change occurred because Ray was willing to listen, even when others were not.

Contractors on a road project near Glenwood uncovered the remains of two dozen pioneers in 1971. The bones of the Caucasian settlers were reburied in a nearby cemetery. But, as was the practice at the time, the remains of a Native American woman and her infant were sent to the state archaeologist’s lab in Iowa City for study.

Pearson was livid. She went to the Capitol and demanded to see Ray. He invited her in and listened as

she shared her concerns about the way Native American remains were treated like museum objects and were not treated with the same dignity the remains of EuropeanAmericans received.

Ray sought the input of others and listened to the concerns of museum curators and archeologists. In the end, he decided that while the public benefits from the museum displays and scientists’ studies, the human rights and spiritual concerns of Native Americans must take precedence.

Fast forward to 2022 for a couple of examples of governors listening — one half-heartedly, one with more compassion.

Gov. Kim Reynolds talked with Iowa parents and their daughters who wanted a law barring transgender girls from participating on girls’ athletic teams at Iowa high schools and at Iowa colleges and universities.

Unlike Ray, who sought out people with views differing from María Pearson’s, Reynolds did not invite transgender girls to her office to talk about the issue. You didn’t see photos of her with Gavy Smith, 15, a transgender girl from Decorah, who was born Gavin, a biological boy.

Had Reynolds invited Gavy and her mother to the Capitol, the governor would have learned Gavy has never been a standout athlete in any sport, not even miniature golf.

Gavy would have talked about the joy derived from being

part of a team and playing alongside friends.

Another leader wrestling with the issue of transgender athletes is Spencer Cox, the Republican governor of Utah.

Last week, he vetoed a bill similar to Iowa’s. It bars transgender students from participating in high school sports unless it is on a team comprised of athletes of the gender a trans kid had at birth. Cox’s veto letter provides important insight into his consideration of the issue.

“I believe in fairness an protecting the integrity of women’s sports,” he wrote.

“Because there are logical and passionate arguments by many parties, finding compromise or common ground can be difficult.”

But Cox said he favors finding fair and compassionate ways to solve bitter disputes.

“I was heartened and encouraged to see legislators sitting down with LGBTQ advocates to work on a compromise that would both protect women’s sports and allow some participation for our most marginalized transgendered youth.”

The potential compromise would have created a commission of experts to help decide individual cases in which trans kids would be able to participate on a team.

“The concept was fairly simple,” Cox wrote. “For the very small number of transgender kids who are looking to find a sense of connection and community — without

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posing any threat to women’s sports — the commission would allow participation. However, the committee would prohibit participation in the rare circumstance of an outlier who could pose a safety threat or dominate a sport in a way that would eliminate competitive opportunities for biological females.”

On the last day of the legislative session, the compromise was thrown out shortly before midnight and a complete ban was substituted.

“I am not an expert on transgenderism,” Cox wrote.

“I struggle to understand so much of it, and the science is conflicting. When in doubt, however, I always try to err on the side of kindness, mercy and compassion. I am learning so much from our transgender community. They are great kids who face enormous struggles.”

Cox noted that of 75,000 students participating in high school sports in Utah, only four are transgender. Of those four, only one is playing girls’ sports.

He concluded: “That’s what this is all about. Four kids who aren’t dominating or winning trophies or taking scholarships. Four kids who are just trying to find some friends and feel like they are part of something. Four kids trying to get through each day. Rarely has so much fear and anger been directed at so few.”

That insight comes when you listen.

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Panther portrait: Dragaganza

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On Saturday, April 9, UNI Proud hosted Dragaganza after a two-year hiatus in Maucker Union. Attendees could give donations to the performers throughout the event, with the proceeds going to One Iowa. The event raised around $300.

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On Saturday, April 9, the annual Rodcon event was hosted in Rod Library from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Attendees could get free tarot card readings, do crafts and buy a variety of merch from many different vendors.

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Panthers dominate Cyclones 12-4 in Ames DREW HILL

Sports Writer

The UNI softball team traveled to Ames on April 6 to face the Iowa State Cyclones.

They had played once earlier this season, with Iowa State winning in the UNI Dome 5-4 back on Feb. 13. The Panthers started out the season slow, but have come on strong as of late, having won eight of their last 10 going into the rematch with Iowa State, including a 6-1 start in Missouri Valley play.

Iowa State came in 19-16, losing six in a row. It seemed like a favorable situation for a revenge game on the road for UNI. The Panthers quickly got two batters on base in the top of the first inning. Kylee Sanders helped the Panthers draw first blood, hitting a single to left field to get Sammy Moss home for the first run.

On the next play, Emmy Wells slammed a home run to bring Madison Parks and Sanders

home to give the Panthers a 4-0 lead. Iowa State cut the lead to two with a pair of runs, but UNI’s defense held strong, forcing three outs to strand two runners on base.

The second inning featured more UNI scoring, as Mya Dodge hit second home run of the day to center field, also bringing in Maggie Erpelding to increase the lead to four at 6-2. UNI held Iowa State scoreless for the second, third, and fourth innings. In the third inning, Wells hit her second home run to get Sanders home for the second time. Parks hit two home runs, including a solo homer in the fourth and another home run in the fifth, getting Moss home on the second home run. UNI’s other run of the fifth inning came on a Cyclone error that allowed Dodge to get her second run.

This gave UNI a 12-2 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning.

Iowa State scored a couple of runs, but could only get two, thereby ending the game

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UNI’s Kailyn Packard pitched five scoreless innings on Wednesday against Iowa State, helping the Panthers beat the Cyclones with the score of 12-4 in Ames.

via the run rule. The run rule is a mercy rule that ends the game if one team is leading by eight or more after the fifth inning, among other scenarios.

Since UNI led 12-4, the game

was over.

Parks had the most runs and hits with three of each, while also tying with Wells to lead in home runs with two. Wells also led the team in RBI, batting in

five runs, which was a career high. Pitcher Kailyn Packard pitched all five innings, striking out six batters and finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.25.

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UNI sweeps Loyola at home, stays in first place CADEN SHEA

Sports Writer

COLIN HORNING

Sports Editor

The Panthers were on the prowl this weekend at home as they hosted LoyolaChicago in three games. They won the first two on Saturday in decisive fashion and the third game ended in a run rule on Sunday, 10-2. The Panthers were on full alert going into these games with a record of 16-11 with a 7-1 record in the Missouri Valley Conference.

UNI started a dynamic doubleheader on Saturday with a big win against the Ramblers. Kailyn Packard was on the mound for the Panthers, getting 12 strikeouts in her complete game that she pitched. Designated hitter Mya Dodge kicked off the game in a big way with a leadoff home run to give the Panthers the very early lead.

They did not keep their foot off the gas, as they scored a run in each of the first four innings. Brooke Snider got an RBI single to get second baseman Taylor Hogan into home to keep the Panthers rolling.

Right fielder Sammy Moss

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The Panthers continued their winning ways, sweeping the Ramblers of Loyola over the weekend at Robinson-Dresser.

hit yet another home run for UNI in the third inning, and Snider got yet another RBI in the first game of the day with a sacrifice fly to get designated runner Hannah Isley into home plate. UNI ended up with a 4-1 victory in their first game of the day, setting the tone for the rest of the series for the Panthers.

The second game of the day also went in the Panthers’ favor. Although the Ramblers started the game with a run, the Panthers would quickly answer. Dodge hit a single and Moss got her home with her second home run of the day. The Panthers would score one more in the first to make the game 3-1 in favor of UNI going into the second inning after a walk ushered Kylee Sanders into home. The Ramblers would get another run in the second inning but, fortunately for the Panthers, it would be their last of the day. The Panthers continued their scoring patterns, getting a total of three runs in the bottom of the third capped by a home run by Sanders.

Erica Oler started the game on the mound for the first two innings, while Samantha Heyer pitched as the reliever for the last five. Heyer would record 11 strikeouts, her career high, and only 2 hits with no runs batted in to cap off the game and double-

header for UNI. The Panthers finished the day 2-0 with a final score of 8-2 in their second game.

The three game series between UNI and Loyola wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. Four home runs and 10 total runs scored resulted in the Panthers capping off the sweep with a 10-2 victory in six innings. The weather no doubt played a factor in this one, with 25 mph wind gusts giving outfielders on both teams trouble navigating fly balls. Packard again got the start for the Panther women, with Loyola’s Sydney Ruggles in opposition.

The Panthers scratched across two runs in the bottom of the first inning, despite not recording a single hit in the frame. Ruggles walked the first three UNI batters she faced, and a hard-hit ball from the Panther’s Kamryn Shaffer to the second baseman of Loyola resulted in a fielder’s choice with the run scoring from third. Sanders drove in the second Panther run on a sacrifice fly to deep left field, leaving UNI on top 2-0 after the first inning of play.

The Rambler bats showed some life in their half of the second, with a leadoff double and a walk resulting in two runs scored from a single by Loyola first baseman Amelia Thomas driv-

ing in two runs to tie the game. This would be all that the Ramblers could muster against Packard, however.

UNI catcher Emmy Wells had a solid day at the plate, starting in the second inning when she drove home two Panthers on a line drive single to center field to put UNI back up 4-2. She continued her success at the plate with a two-run home run in the fifth inning, which extended the UNI lead to 8-2. Panther first baseman Daryn Lamprecht also had a good day at the plate with two solo home runs, one in the fourth inning and another in the fifth.

With the score at 9-2 in the sixth inning, UNI left fielder Madison Parks led off the bottom of the sixth.

She knocked an opposite field home run over the left field wall, ending the game at 10-2 by virtue of the eightrun rule.

The Panther women improved to 18-11 overall on the season and 9-1 in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play, as they currently sit in first place in the Valley and have won their last five games. They will travel to Valparaiso from April 15-16 for three games and will return to Robinson-Dresser on Tuesday, April 19 when they host Drake for a doubleheader, with the first game scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

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Panthers compete at UMKC Spring Tournament DAVID WARRINGTON

Sports Writer

After taking down Drake but falling to Iowa and Iowa State at the Iowa State Spring Tournament last weekend, the UNI volleyball team continued their spring schedule this past Saturday, traveling to the Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, Mo. to compete in the UMKC Spring Tournament. These were exhibition games that don’t count towards any standings since the regular season isn’t until the fall, and therefore games were two sets only, regardless of the outcome. UNI found some success, winning one game, tying two, and only losing one.

The first matchup of the day was against the Kansas State Wildcats out of the Big 12 Conference. The Wildcats went 15-13 last year and qualified for the NCAA Tournament, losing to Florida State in the first round. The Panthers couldn’t keep up with Kansas State, falling 2-0.

Next up was a battle with the Arkansas Razorbacks of the Southeastern Conference.

Arkansas was very solid last season, going 20-11 and just missing out on the NCAA Tournament. They instead competed in the National Invitational Volleyball Championships, taking down Stephen F. Austin in the first

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The Panthers continued their spring volleyball season this past weekend in Kansas City, Mo. at the UMKC spring tournament. They split with both Arkansas and Kansas CIty, defeated Kansas and fell to Kansas State in the four tournament games.

round before falling to UNLV. The Panthers played well against the Razorbacks, splitting the two sets to finish with a 1-1 tie.

UNI then had a matchup with another Big 12 foe, the Kansas Jayhawks.

The Jayhawks went 18-12 last year, and also went on a nice run in the NCAA

Tournament. After defeating Oregon in the first round, Kansas upset Creighton before finally falling to No. 3 seed Pittsburgh. Despite their success last year, UNI did a great job against Kansas, taking them down 2-0 to get the victory.

The last matchup of the day was against the hosts of

the tournament, the Kansas City Roos. Competing in the Summit League, the Roos put together an impressive season last year, finishing 21-10. It was an even battle, and the teams played to a 1-1 tie.

After a successful day of volleyball, the Panthers will continue their spring sched-

ule this Friday, April 15, when they have a neutral-site meeting with Wisconsin in Dubuque, Iowa. They will finish off the spring schedule by hosting the UNI Spring Tournament on Saturday, April 23, taking on North Dakota State, Iowa State, Iowa, and Missouri throughout the day.

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Tennis close out homestand with two losses HUNTER FRIESEN Sports Writer

The UNI women’s tennis team is nearing the finals days of their season. They looked to get their first conference win of the season this past weekend as they hosted both Bradley and Illinois State.

Bradley came into Waterloo on Saturday. The Braves had won each of the previous four matchups between the two teams. Things opened well for UNI this time around as Darta Dalecka won the first singles match of the day. Sophomore Andrijana Brkic would later join her in the winner’s column. And yet, they would be the only Panthers to place there, with the Braves winning the other four singles matches, along with all three doubles matches, which netted them the final point to go along with a 5-2 victory.

Sunday’s match marked the final home event for the Panthers as they welcomed

conference powerhouse Illinois State into the Black Hawk Tennis Center. Even though it was a different day with a different opponent, the story played out the same with the Panthers losing 5-2. They were swept in the doubles matches again and were only able to get two wins in the singles as freshman Lorena Cardoso and senior Olivia Fain got wins over their Redbird opponents.

The Panthers celebrated Senior Day as well on Sunday, with Fain and Emma Carr being honored for their careers. Fain won the MVC doubles championship in 2019 and will be going to Iowa University to complete her graduate degree. Carr will be staying at UNI for her graduate program and will use her extra year of eligibility received from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Panthers will have one last trip for their regular season

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The UNI women’s tennis team hosted Bradley and Illinois State at the Black Hawk Tennis Club this past weekend.

They hosted Senior Day, honoring Olivia Fain and Emma Carr for their senior sendoffs.

as they head to Springfield, Missouri next weekend to take

on Missouri State and Drury University. After that, they’ll

compete in the annual MVC Championship in Des Moines.

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Today's Horoscope April 11, 2022

Today's Birthday (04/11/22).

Community connections blossom this year. Teamwork can build amazing results with steady practice. Catch a cash flow surge this spring, easing summer delays with shared finances. Family fortunes rise next autumn, allowing support with winter financial puzzles.

Share, bond and have fun with friends.

tions carefully to clarify your message. Share resources and talent.

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

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – Today is an 8. Take extra care. A little self-pampering goes a long way. Avoid impetuosity, controversy or noise. Recharge and allow yourself time to process recent changes.

Aries (March 21-April 19) – Today is a 7. Romantic obstacles could interrupt the fun.

Handle responsibilities and obligations. Prioritize practicalities. Don't make impetuous moves. Adjust your schedule to adapt around recent changes.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) – Today is an 8. Make domestic repairs and upgrades.

Reinforce foundational support structures. Don't rush or risk breakage. Take it easy.

Clean and organize. Enjoy the results with family.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) – Today is an 8. Study a tricky situation. You can solve a puzzle. Strengthen basic structures. Prepare communica-

Cancer (June 21-July 22) – Today is a 9. Adapt plans around an unexpected twist or last-minute change.

Disagreement requires compromise. Avoid trouble or expense. Simplify plans for ease and savings.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Today is a 7. Investigate all options. Distractions abound.

Find a quiet space to sort out your thoughts. Plan carefully to reinforce structural elements. Determine what's wanted and needed.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Today is a 9. Friends come to your rescue. Unexpected changes require adaptation.

Let others know what's needed. Social connections lead to the perfect solution. Reach out.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) –Today is a 9. Work takes priority. Listen to intuition.

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33 Digitize, in a way 35 Squawk 36 Greenwich Village sch.

37 Set apart, as funds 39 Layer 40 Eastwood’s “Rawhide” role 42 Ref. book 43 Retail giant with stores in 23 U.S. states 45 Bit of power 46 “Wish we had built a bigger pyramid,” e.g.?

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Strengthen the basics with a professional project. Don't launch before it's ready. Plan, prepare and polish your presentation.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – Today is an 8. The answer is not in the book. Others respect your growing wisdom.

Complications could arise.

Build strength and endurance.

Heed the voice of experience.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Today is a 9. Changes necessitate budget revisions. Plan strategically with your partner. Join forces for common gain. Avoid impulsive moves.

Prioritize practicalities.

Strengthen basic structures.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Today is an 8. Patiently clarify things with your partner. Unexpected changes could disrupt. Don't get pushy.

Avoid arguments or misunderstandings by listening carefully. Coordinate and adapt.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – Today is a 9. Slow to avoid pitfalls or slippery slopes.

Prioritize work productivity without stressing. Reschedule what you can. Recharge with nature, exercise, good food and rest.

51 Feel poorly 52 Source of bills 53 Stretcher, to Huck Finn 56 Greeting from a faithful friend?

61 Sitar accompaniment 62 Citrus cooler 63 Sarge’s superior 64 “Hamlet” courtier 65 Fix 66 Supports illegally 67 Mary’s upstairs neighbor 68 Cooper creation 69 Performed, in the Bible

Across 1 Publishing tasks 6 Jack letters 9 “Hotel Imperial” (1927) star 14 Best New Artist Grammy winner after Alicia 15 Tesoro de la Sierra Madre 16 Horse play 17 Kitchen drawer?

18 It can be cured 19 “Beats me” 20 Québec quiche, e.g.?

23 Start of a weekly cry 24 “Either thou, __ ... must go with him”: Romeo

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Down 1 Pass 2 Modern kerchief cousin 3 How many O. Henry stories end 4 Writer Janowitz 5 Sunny day phenomenon 6 Angora fabric 7 Republic since 1979 8 Search high and low 9 Legendary Australian outlaw 10 Fairness 11 “Treasure Island” castaway Ben 12 Step up?

13 Prefix with bar 21 George’s lyrical brother 22 __ alcohol: fusel oil component 27 Bed-in for Peace participant 28 “Blowin’ in the Wind” songwriter 29 Early spaceflight propo-

nent Willy __ 30 Like petroglyphs 31 Nikita’s no 32 Sudden blow 33 Word processing command 34 Blockage 38 Bolivian border lake 39 Shade of green 41 Botanical beard 44 Smuggler’s unit 47 Wan 48 Caesar salad dressing

ingredient 49 Acting guru Hagen 50 “Good for you” 54 OK components 55 Throw out 56 Load in a basket 57 River of Spain 58 Con man’s target 59 Falco of “Nurse Jackie” 60 Silk Road desert 61 2015 A.L. East champ