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Opinion columnistBailey Klinkhammer writes about the decision on Roe v.

Wade.

Women’s Rugby held a bake sale May 3 and 4.

Lack of professors prompts outcry from students, alumni

Construction Management Program students and alums express concern regarding lack of full-time faculty CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN News Editor

UNI’s Construction Management Program will be receiving a $44 million dollar renovation for their building, but students, faculty and alumni are concerned there will not be enough professors to teach classes in their new facility.

Andrew Welty, a senior in Construction Management, has served on the Construction Management Club Executive

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CHAS Dean John Fritch, pictured above, acknowledges concerns from students and alums.

Saying the past few years have been a struggle for the students would be an understatement

Team and is a Student Representative on the Construction Management Advisory Council. On April 18, he wrote a letter to President Mark Nook, Provost Jose Herrera and John Fritch, Dean of the College of Humanities, COURTESY/Construction Management Arts and Sciences, expressing have expressed frustration over lack of faculty in the Construction concern regarding the lack of Students Management program. faculty in the program. our classes but unfortunate“Saying the past few years ulty turnover and even classly they have limited time to has been a struggle for the es starting without faculty prepare and it doesn’t provide students would be an under- assignments.”

Thankfully, through supconsistency in our UNI learnstatement,” Welty wrote in his ing experience.” letter to Dean Fritch. “We have port of our industry, we have been faced with extensive fac- found representatives to teach See OUTCRY, page 2

Sports editor Colin Horning bids farewell to the Northern Iowan.

Heather Harbach begins as new VP of Student Life CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN News Editor

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Heather Harbach, pictured above, is the new VP of Student Life.

Although Heather Harbach – the new vice president for student life – has only been at UNI for a few short weeks, she already feels at home in UNI’s tight knit campus community.

“I just love how open and friendly the community is,” Harbach said. “Coming into something new and different, bigger and further away from my home was like, ‘what am I getting myself into?’

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Managing Editor bids adieu after two and a half years with the NI KARLA DE BRUIN Managing Editor

My time at the Northern Iowan has been amazing. I truly feel like I got to be on the sidelines of history here at UNI. I started working here in Nov. 2019, so I got to be here during COVID-19. I got to experience how the university handled COVID-19 and then how we reported on it.

Although I am not a writer (hello, graphic design diploEMMA KOEHLER/Northern Iowan ma), I’ve had the opportunities Karla De Bruin, Managing Editor for the NI, says farewell to the newspaper. to report on so many amazing things happening on cam- thing. Shout out to Caroline my work and always being so pus. Luckily, we have an Christensen, Erin Kamp and kind and helpful. I’ve learned amazing staff that can edit any- Sophie Hoffmeier for editing so much from all of you about

writing and editing!

But I’ve been able to learn more about GBPAC, Traditions Keepers and so much more.

Just one of the many highlights would be Sister Cindy coming to visit in September. I’m also honored to win honorable mention with Caroline Christensen for the article.

I also got to interview the 2022-2023 NISG President, Leila Masinovic for Women’s History Month. It was so cool to talk to someone who is making history at UNI and will make an impact on campus.

I’ve been able to take pictures at some amazing events, such as the Homecoming

Parade and Pep Rally, the Alumni House (along with many buildings on campus) and the Men’s Basketball game against Loyola when they won the Missouri Valley Conference.

I couldn’t have done any of these things without thanking a few people.

First, and most importantly, my parents, Irv and Anne De Bruin. They have helped me through college, emotionally and financially - I would not be here without you.

You’ve supported me through so much these past few years.

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According to Welty, ten years ago the program had 92 students enrolled with three full-time faculty and adjunct professors to fill curriculum gaps. Today the program is one of the fastest growing majors on campus with 160 students enrolled. However the students have only one full-time faculty member (who is on phased retirement), and four adjunct professors to teach classes.

Fritch acknowledged these concerns and frustrations expressed by students and alums.

“I am certainly aware of their concerns, and agree with their concerns,” Fritch said.

“We are trying to hire folks into those positions, but one of the challenges is it is difficult to find that kind of faculty member. I have been Dean since 2015, we have probably conducted six or seven faculty searches for that position. Several of those have not been successful.”

UNI has struggled to find candidates to fill professor positions in the construction management program because many people in the field do not want to get Ph.Ds as the degree is often not necessary to advance their career. In

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But every interaction I’ve had with someone has just been wonderful and this feels like a place where I belong.”

As vice president for student life, Harbach oversees numerous departments, from the Counseling Center, Career Services and Student Accessibility Services to Maucker Union and the Student Health Clinic.

Earning her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Higher Education Leadership, Harbach is a first generation college student and aims to help new students adjust to college life.

“I remember as a first gen student walking onto campus, and my parents and I didn’t know anything about the environment. After they left I was like, ‘okay, I’m at this campus with 20,000 other people and I have no idea

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MAY 5, 2022 | NORTHERNIOWAN.COM | VOLUME 118, ISSUE 55 response, UNI is starting to rede- big gaps in students’ learning.” fine their requirements for what it Fritch notes UNI has relied means to be a faculty member in on adjunct professors as they the program to attract more appli- often have industry experience, cants with industry experience. and for upcoming semesters they In the meantime, UNI has will be able to hire adjuncts earutilized adjunct professors to fill lier so they know what classes positions. Although adjunct pro- they will be teaching well before fessors have tried to create the the beginning of the semester. best possible learning experience Because of the lack of profor students, Welty emphasizes it fessors in the program, some is far from a perfect solution. classes required for graduation “One time we had an adjunct are not offered every semester professor teaching from her car which can complicate schedules while getting an oil change,” for students. Students who want Welty said. “We have had some to try a co-op internship for six COURTESY/UNI great adjuncts fill in at the last months or fail a class may have The new ITC, pictured above. Renovations are set for this month. minute, but it’s hard to teach a to pay for an extra semester or Twenty-six current students students because they are not college class when you have two year to take a required class. and alumni echoed Welty’s con- engineers, but still have the techweeks’ notice. Some of these Fritch acknowledges these con- cerns and wrote to Fritch as well. nical background to be managpeople are not professors. They cerns and says UNI is planning Industries who have donated to ers. Their program has certainly are people from the industry, or on hiring an additional faculty the program for a new build- attracted the attention of several who have left the industry or are member within the next couple ing have also expressed frus- employers, with fifty companies retired trying to jump into it.” of days. “We’ve asked for per- tration. Greg Spencer, President attending a student led career Because adjunct professors mission to start the process to and CEO of Associated Builders fair last year. Although Welty have been relied on heavily to recruit folks to the university and Contractors (ABC) wrote, acknowledges budget restraints, teach classes, there have been immediately,” Fritch said.

“As long time financial and time he says the university may lose noticeable inconsistencies in the Lack of faculty has been an commitment supporters of the students if the program is not curriculum. almost decade long struggle for UNI CM program, ABC of Iowa better supported.

“It has been a major detri- the construction management and its members have concerns Fritch further emphasizment to this program,” Welty program, with 2016 alum Eric with the current state of the CM es UNI’s support for the consaid. “Students are experiencing Bridgewater writing to Dean program and its direction going struction management program gaps. The professors who have Fritch, “As a student at UNI forward.” by stating, “This is a program taught have done a great job from 2012 through 2016 in the Industries are often willing we are really proud of. It has trying to fill those gaps, but it’s Construction Management pro- to donate to UNI’s construction really strong connections with inconsistent from year to year. gram, I too have seen firsthand management program because construction programs and the When you have teachers coming the challenges and lack of faculty of the unique qualifications and state of Iowa. We will be doing in the door two weeks before allocated to the CM program experiences it offers students. everything we can to keep this they start, they don’t know what that has now been plaguing the As Welty describes, companies program strong, and to make it they need to teach so there are program for nearly 10 years.” love construction management even stronger.” where I’m going.’” and its future. I’m excited to see You guys get to tell the stories SO LONG She continued, “I had to learn the awesome changes that are of so many students and faculty continued from page 1 from my mistakes. I had to be coming! on campus. You truly make an I love calling you every week willing to ask questions and To the current NI staff impact for students here. lean in even when it was very or coming home and telling you Caroline Christensen, Katie So as I leave, I will miss this all the crazy stuff I’ve been doing Crow, Sophie Hoffmeier, Colin beautiful campus where I can scary.”

In her new position, Harbach at UNI and the NI. I hope to Horning and Nixson Benitez. It walk from Kamerick to Maucker aims to help students navigate one day pay you back somehow has been a pleasure to work with Union in five minutes (somecollege life in whatever ways (I need a job first). I wouldn’t be you all! I’ve enjoyed our time times longer depending on the graduating college without you, I in the offices on Sunday and wind). It brings tears to my eyes possible.

“To me the goal of a stu- love you both.

Wednesday afternoons. I always thinking about everything I’ve To Emma Koehler, the new looked forward to Wednesday done here, I’ve done so many dent life division and the profession overall is to help Managing Editor, I’m so excited afternoons. It was the boost in my amazing things like: climbing the students achieve the goals for your time to shine at the NI. week that I needed. You were all rock wall at 10:30 p.m. (S/O to they came here to achieve,” I’ve enjoyed getting to work with the content I needed. I’ve enjoyed the Salt Company), going inside Harbach said. “We are mak- you these past few months. You making fun Tik Toks with you the campanile, many hours in ing sure that those barriers are are going to be great here! You all! We need to make one soon Kamerick, sitting in an adironremoved for them and there already fit in and I think you for Hurling Hatchets!! dack on a beautiful spring day on are services to support them will make an impact at the NI. To the new NI staff Mallory Lawther field, seeing our men’s in their journey to meet that Just remember I’m always a text Schmitz, David Warrington, basketball team win the Missouri away. goal.”

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Roe v. Wade is under attack (again)

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Opinion Columnist

`On Monday, Politico published a leaked draft from Justice Samuel Alito discussing the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade within the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

This is not the first time that Roe v. Wade’s precedent has been taken into question, and it most certainly won’t be the last. People’s understanding of Roe v. Wade can be warped by what the Supreme Court of the United States wants them to think. Justice Alito paints Roe v. Wade to be a weak precedent, supported by nothing more than Justice Blackmun’s majority opinion in the original decision. But, Roe v. Wade is more than abortion and women’s rights, and Alito’s draft attacks more than Roe v. Wade.

The first recorded abortion was in Egypt, circa 1550 BCE. In America, the history of abortion is a lengthy one.

In fact, James Mohr of Oxford University’s research suggests that by the mid 19th century, around 25% of pregnancies ended in abortion. But, it wasn’t until 1973 that individual state laws about abortion were challenged at a national level. This led to the infamous Roe v. Wade case that fell at the steps of the Supreme Court. Roe v. Wade was presented under the idea that abortion does not fall under the jurisdiction or interest of the state, and falls under the 14th amendment’s protection of a citizen’s right to life, liberity, the pursuit of happiness and the due process of law. This amendment, in Roe v. Wade and many other cases, was interpreted as a citizen’s right to privacy. Sarah Weddington, Roe’s representative, also advocated for her under the 9th amendment. The 9th amendment states that citizens also have rights that are not enumer-

ated in the Constitution. This argument led the entirely white male Supreme Court to vote in favor of Jane Roe in a 7-2 vote, establishing that abortion fell in the 14th amendment’s right to privacy.

What Alito is challenging in his majority opinion draft is the validity of the 14th amendment’s coverage of things like women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights. He explains this in the terms of things that, “are not rooted in the Constitution.” His logic here is flawed, as the aforementioned 9th amendment states that citizens have rights that are not enumerated in the Constitution. Alito’s draft attacks the idea of abortion itself, and directly calls the decision “egregiously wrong.”

He goes on to say that the 14th amendment jurisdiction over cases such as Obergefell v. Hodges, the case that granted the right to marriage for the LGBTQ+ community, is also a stretch of jurisdiction. This puts in danger other cases that used the 14th amendment as it’s cited ruling, cases that made the use of contraceptives legal and interracial marriage legal.

Alito falsely drives a narrative in his opinion that cites eugenics, claiming that people who support abortion have racial motives. Alito’s damaging and false narrative is derived from the same concept that put women in this position in the first place: that women should not have bodily autonomy.

The narrative that Alito pushes is a dangerous one, one that not only violates women’s bodily autonomy and right to privacy, but everyone’s. His originalist take on the Constitution is egregiously wrong. The idea that, “aborition isn’t mentioned in the Constitution so it must be unconstitutional” is ridiculous and demonstrates Alito’s disregard for any critical thinking skills. If the Founding Fathers believed that the Constitution would be the law of the land

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This is the first time in Supreme Court history where a full draft of an opinion has been leaked to the public.

and could not change for any reason, we would have zero room to make amendments to the Constitution. The 9th amendment would also not exist. The logic that he uses here is extremely flawed, and proves that the originalist take on the Constitution destroys what was meant to be a living document that changes as the country grows. Alito pushes this idea that Roe v. Wade’s decision was weak and not supported. This idea destroys the foundation of the right to privacy for every American, and puts in jeopardy many of the rights that marginalized people have.

While Alito cites many other cases that use the 14th amendment for their precedent, there’s one that he fails to criticize equally. Lochner v. New York is a case that set precedent for many years to come. While it was revised some years later to exclude child labor, Lochner v. New York’s main sentiment

was to provide the right to enter a contract with an employer under the 14th amendment.

Alito fails to cite this amongst the other cases that he threatens. The only difference here is one is about business, and the others are about basic human rights. Alito does not care about what the 14th amendment actually means, or even abortion itself. The Supreme Court cares about limitations on what marginalized people have the freedom to do, and having control over that.

This draft opinion is scary.

It’s scary to think about a right that has been around for almost 50 years could be taken away due to flawed logic and interpretation. But, as of right now, abortion is still legal. If this is passed, Iowa will most likely draft another Heartbeat Bill, as it tried in 2019, which will outlaw almost all abortion. Roe v. Wade has protected so many people for so long, and without that protection, not only will

vital healthcare be removed for people with uteruses, but the rights of marginalized people will be up for grabs for the Supreme Court. Roe v. Wade had the opportunity to be codified for almost 50 years. The Burger Court made headway by passing this precedent, and the people elected to represent the will of the people failed us for the last 50 years by not turning it into federal law.

Roe v. Wade, at its core, is a case that allows women to claim their bodily autonomy, without the will of the state interfering. This idea that because abortion isn’t explicity enurmated in the Constitution, therefore invalidating the 1972 precedent, is egregiously wrong in and of itself. Alito’s logic is flawed. The Constitution has always been a living document that is supposed to represent the will of the people. This majority opinion draft could not represent the will of the people no more.

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Panther portrait : Northern Iowan photographer Toni Fortmann

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Women’s rugby held a bake sale in Maucker Union from May 3-4 to raise money for the New Orleans 7s National. Their goal is to to raise $5,000 by the end of May.

Students rally to support Roe v. Wade

Students gathered on the evening of Tuesday, May 3, on the corner of College and W. 23rd St. to protest the possibility of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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UNI swimmer battles barriers

MEG GROVE

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Becoming a Division 1 athlete takes time, practice, dedication, and a great deal of hard work. This accomplishment doesn’t come easy, and Olivia Chambers faced obstacles much greater than most.

“I’m legally blind,” said Chambers, a freshman swimmer at the University of Northern Iowa. This didn’t deter her though, Chambers jumped back in the pool after being diagnosed in 2019. “I couldn’t think of quitting,” she said.

Diving back in the water wasn’t easy for her. Chambers had a lot of adjusting to do in order to continue swimming at a highly competitive level.

“I could barely see the wall so I learned to count my strokes just to know when I flip,” Chambers said. “It was really frustrating. I would run into walls and all of my other teammates.” Talking to coaches and having them read sets to her greatly helped her in the pool.

Swimming has been a part of Chambers’ life since the age of four and that was not something that was going to

change. “Swimming is the one thing that really keeps me going and keeps me happy,” she said. “I just love the water.

I love to race other people.”

Chambers, 18, is a distance freestyler and individual medley swimmer on the UNI Swim and Dive team. She is originally from Little Rock, Ark. and attended high school at Mount St. Mary Academy.

During her visit to campus, she was drawn to the atmosphere here at UNI. “I thought the campus was really nice,” said Chambers. “I talked to the coach and he seemed cool and I really liked all the team activities that they did together.”

Before meets, Chambers likes to listen to music and dance around with friends.

“Getting really excited and pumped up. That’s what helps me the most,” said Chambers. She has been able to keep a light outlook on life despite the challenges that have come her way. Chambers biggest take away from her experiences is to have fun in life since that’s what keeps her happy.

Chambers is already an accomplished athlete, winning the Heil Mile Award and the CHI St. Vincent Health Award but she has

bigger plans for her future.

Chambers is majoring in biology and made the dean’s list her first semester as a student athlete. She is a member of the UNI Dance Marathon and the pre-med club here on campus.

In addition to her academic feats, she has more goals for her swimming career. During her collegiate career, her main goal is to build speed and improve her times during meets.“I did get much slower,” Chambers said about swimming after becoming legally blind. “Honestly, I didn’t get faster until this past month in February at our conference meet.”

Chambers raced a personal best at the MVC Championship meet in the 1650 freestyle. She now ranks seventh on the alltime top-10 list in the 1650 freestyle and the 400 I.M. at UNI. Chambers also has swimming goals past college.

“I’m going to try to go to the paralympics in 2024,” said Chambers. She is currently in the process of filling out the paperwork to qualify as a paralympic athlete. “We’re going to see if I can do that,” she said.

Chambers has earned a great amount of success

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UNI swimmer Olivia Chambers has overcome incredible obstacles to become a critical member of the UNI Swimming and Diving team.

by keeping a positive outlook on life and persevering through her struggles.

“Everytime I jump in the water I have so much fun and that’s really what has helped me get through all my eye struggles,” said

Chambers. “There’s going to be a lot of things that just set you back but you always need that one thing that keeps you motivated and keeps you going.”

ATHLETE FEATURE

UNI’s two-sport athlete: diving and softball star JENNA WARD

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Taylor Hogan visited many colleges throughout Iowa, specifically to play softball.

Since she was little, softball had been her dream sport to play in college. Being open to all options, she went on a visit to UNI and met Ryan Jacobs, head coach of the UNI Women’s Softball team, who graciously gave her the opportunity of playing Division 1 level softball. Hogan knew this was something she wanted, with the added bonus of being close to her hometown of Waterloo.

Once Bethany Hovland, coach of the diving team at UNI, got word of her commitment to UNI playing softball, she proposed Hogan also joining the UNI Swim and Diving team. In addition to being a standout high school softball player, Hogan was also an accomplished diver in high school, where her team was coached by Hovland.

Committing for the diving team for UNI has certainly worked out in Hogan’s favor.

“I would say my greatest achievement thus far as a UNI athlete would be being the 3-meter conference champion.

This just happened this past weekend at our conference championship in Iowa City.

This moment was so special to me because I got to spend it with my coaches and teammates who have been there for me all year,” Hogan said. “I also was named Diver of the Year and my coach Bethany was named Diving Coach of the Year. Getting to spend this moment with her was something I will never forget. She believes in me each and every day. Another cool part about this story is that Bethany was the last diver at UNI to win an event!”

Hogan, a redshirt sophomore/junior, has made countless achievements thus far at UNI and has been featured on many of UNI’s social media pages.

Daughter of Pat and Kari Hogan, who both graduated from UNI, the Hogan family are Cedar Valley natives, with Hogan and her two siblings attending Waterloo Columbus

High School. While being a part of the softball and diving teams throughout high school, Hogan also was a gymnast, competing all over the state.

While on the diving team in high school, Hogan was a three-time IGHSAU state qualifier and two-time allstate honoree.

Being a college athlete in two sports, Hogan said she puts her studies first.

Hogan is majoring in communication disorders with a minor in biology. In her free time away from school and sports, Hogan said she likes to “go home for a meal and hangout with my family. Going home for a night allows me to not think about college and just relax. I will also hang out with my cousins and their little kids a lot of the time. I will watch Netflix or hangout with my roommates.”

Hogan emphasized how great of a support system her family has been throughout her athletic career. “They [Hogan’s family] have been with me through it all and

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On the softball field, Taylor Hogan is a key part of the MVC Champion Panthers, starting at second base. She is tied for the team lead in both doubles and triples.

know what they can do to help me in whatever way.”

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Sports editor bids farewell COLIN HORNING

Sports Editor

When I first started writing for the Northern Iowan in the fall of 2018, I had no idea what was to come. I’ve always heard the saying “if you want to know what you want to do when you grow up, think about your dream job when you were 10 years old.”

For me, my dream job at that age was to be a sports writer for a publication like Sports Illustrated or ESPN.com. And here I am, finishing up my last issue as the sports editor for this newspaper that I’ve been proud to be a part of for the entirety of my college career.

During my time covering sports for the University of Northern Iowa, I’ve been able to witness and be a part of so many incredible accomplishments that our athletics teams have done. I’ve seen our men’s basketball team win two regular season Missouri Valley Conference Championships, our best player be recognized for MVC Player of the Year two separate years, our football team light up the UNI-Dome with thrilling games, upset victories and multiple appearances in the FCS Playoffs, along with taking Iowa State into three overtimes in Ames during the 2019 season. I’ve been able to cover the success-

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With the support of her teammates, coaches, family, and friends, Hogan has achieved great things at UNI. For the softball team, Hogan was named MVC Championship Elite 17 Award winner, finished with a season high seven putouts against Missouri State, started in 48 softball games in 2021, and finished the 2021 softball season with a .245 batting average.

For the diving team, in the 2019-20 season, Hogan was named to the MVC ScholarAthlete team and was a finalist on the 1-meter at the MVC Championships in Columbia. In the 2020-21 season, Hogan earned AllMVC honors and names to the MVC Scholar-Athlete team and finished fifth on 1-meter and 10th on 3-meter at the MVC Championships in Carbondale. In the 202122 season, Hogan qualified for the NCAA Diving Zones on 3-meter against Nebraska- Omaha and

es of our volleyball team as they won multiple conference titles and made two NCAA Tournament appearances as some of the best players in program history have made their way through. I’ve been able to cover our wrestling team as they took down Iowa State in the West Gym in 2019 and had an NCAA national champion Drew Foster in the same year. Our women’s basketball team has routinely been competitive and made two Women’s National Invitational Tournament appearances during my time, including the 2019-20 season when they defeated Iowa, Iowa State and Drake all in one year. And most recently, I’ve been able to witness the dominance of our softball team this season as they clinched the MVC regular season title for 2022 and broke the program record for longest winning streak. I don’t want to leave out all of the amazing hard work and dedication that our athletes in track & field, tennis, golf, soccer, cross country and swimming & diving have done over my time here - but the list would be too long for me to write about here.

To all of the sports writers who have been a part of the sports page during my time as an editor, thank you. We had to traverse through the COVID-19 pandemic during

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After two years as the sports editor for the Northern Iowan, Colin Horning says farewell to the NI’s readers, and gives thanks to those he has worked with.

which we had an entire semester of no UNI sports being played - how we managed to fill up the sports page is a mystery to me! To the sports writing staff this year: David, Hunter, Drew and Caden you guys are the best sports writing staff any editor could ask for. While the sports pages are listed under my name, you guys deserve much of the credit for making such a quality publication every Monday and Thursday. We could not have done it without your hard work, diligence and dedication to covering UNI athletics.

During my time as an editor for the NI, I’ve had the privilege of going to so many amazing places. My job as

a sports editor took me to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, the MVC men’s basketball tournament in St. Louis, or “Arch Madness,” and so many exciting UNI sporting events like UNI’s thrilling overtime victory over Loyola to win the MVC regular season title this year. And of course, I can’t forget the trip we took as an editorial staff to Long Beach, California in March to attend the Associated Collegiate Press summit. Moments like these are ones that I will remember for years after my time in college.

While my time as the sports editor is ending, I still intend to be a sports writer for the Northern Iowan. I will be enroll-

ing in graduate school next fall here at UNI and simply am not ready to end working for this publication quite yet. I’ve had a pleasure working with all of the editors I’ve had a privilege, and a special thanks to Professor Chris Martin and Professor Anelia Dimitrova for being the most dedicated and supportive advisors we could have asked for as a staff. Your work and commitment to the NI is unparalleled and greatly appreciated.

To David Warrington, the next sports editor, I have the utmost confidence that you’ll do amazing things in the role.

Always know that you have me in your corner if you need a hand or help with anything -

earned MVC Diver of the Week honors in October 2021 and February 2022.

Despite the hectic pace as a two-sport athlete, Hogan’s key is to slow down. “Enjoy the moment. Don’t worry about the future and things you can’t control. We only have now,” she said.

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Hogan has junior standing on the swimming and diving team, but is a redshirt-sophomore for the softball team.

Courtesy Photo / UNI Athletics

Along with her talent on the softball field, Taylor Hogan is also very successful on the boards for the swimming and diving team. This past season, she was named the Missouri Valley Conference Diver of the Year.

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Congratulations Graduates!

Colin Horning Sports Editor

Dori Clausen Distribution Manager

Major: Public Relations/ Political Science

Major: Middle Level Science Education

Favorite thing about the NI: "Being able to cover a wide range of UNI sporting events and going to Long Beach, California."

Favorite thing about the NI: "Seeing Karla in the office when dropping off papers."

Plans after NI: I will be attending grad school at UNI in the Communications & Media program

Plans after NI: Get a job teaching middle school science on the East coast.

Hunter Friesen Film Critic/Sports Writer Major: Accounting/Finance

Favorite thing about the NI: " I get to cover the topics that I love (movies and sports), and do it in a fun and engaging environment. I always look forward to how a story will unfold, with no two being exactly the same."

Plans after NI: Working in Accounting in Minneapolis

Lennon Janes Opinion Columnist

Major: TESOL Teaching Major Spanish/Spanish Translation Minor

Favorite thing about the NI: "The chance to express myself through my writing and sharing information" Plans after NI: Student teaching

Toni Fortmann Photographer

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders, Gerontology Minor: Family Studies

Favorite thing about the NI: "My favorite thing about working for the Northern Iowan was the opportunity to attend so many of the Universities events. I loved covering UNI Athletics, along with many other productions like the Men's Glee Club and Orchesis."

Plans after NI: After graduation, I will furthering my education at the UNI in the graduate program of speech-language pathology.

Karla De Bruin Managing Editor

Major: Graphic Design

Favorite thing about the NI: "I loved learning more about campus and all the cool organizations we have. It's also really cool to be on the sidelines of some amazing things that are happening on campus. I also really enjoyed working with some of the coolest people."

Plans after NI: Looking for a job in Des Moines.

Maddie Davis Staff Writer

Major: Public Relations Minor: Marketing

Favorite thing about the NI: "The Northern Iowan allows students to work together and improve their journalism and writing skills. In addition, I enjoy writing stories that are important to students and highlight the amazing things going on at UNI." Plans after NI: I am looking for career opportunities in the Mason City/Clear Lake area.

Eboni Springfield Staff Writer

Major: Communication

Favorite thing about the NI: "My favorite thing about working with the Northern Iowan was having the opportunity to branch out of the parts of the campus community that I'm comfortable in."

Plans after NI: After graduation, I will be headed to UNI Admissions to begin a full-time position starting in June. I will help assist with special summer programs. Starting in the fall I will begin perusing my graduate degree in communication and media.

Tehya Tournier Staff Writer

Major: Communications; Sports Public Relations and Digital Media Favorite thing about the NI: "Having the freedom to write about my interests and get to know people on campus and in the community"

Congrats to our graduating staff!

They have been amazing this year, and we wish them the best!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!