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Opinion 3 Campus Life 4 Sports 6 Games 7 Classifieds 8

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Immigration forum 2 Student Wellness guest column 3 Miracles for Miles 5

fire destroys cars, garage

Panthers cream Cornhuskers 6

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UNI golf teams shooting strong JOEL WAUTERS

Sports Writer

The UNI Panther golf teams teed off their 2017 seasons on the links earlier this month some strong performances.

Both the men’s and women’s teams began their campaigns on the road at the UNO Tournament in Lincoln City, Nebraska, hosted by the University of Nebraska, Omaha. The men’s team finished in second place in the field of six teams, just 10 shots behind first place North Dakota State.

Senior Sam DeBartolo,

communications/public relations major, took home the meet’s individual title shooting -4 (209), finishing five shots ahead of NDSU’s Andrew Israelson (214). His victory included four birdies in the final round of play. Freshman Parker Oleson finished tied for ninth at +9 (222), while Marshall Lamb tied for 12th place shooting +10 (223).

The women’s team finished fourth in the eight team field, just behind South Dakota and ahead of Omaha. Freshman Emily Snelling sunk four birdies on the final day of her first collegiate tournament to clinch a tie for 13th with a score of

+14 (230).

The Panther men traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the Gene Miranda Falcon Invite, hosted by the Air Force Academy one week later.

In a field of 95 talented golfers, UNI struggled in the final round, shooting a combined 12 over par, as the Panthers finished 17th in the 19 team pool, just two shots ahead of Southern Illinois. The Panthers will hit the road again starting today at the ORU Shootout in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Next up for the men will be the Derek Dolenc Invitational, which begins play today in St. Louis.

Immense streams of black smoke filled the sky this past Saturday night, attracting crowds of onlookers to a garage fire a few blocks east of UNI’s campus.

The fire engulfed a two-stall unattached garage at the address of 2604 Iowa Street. The Cedar Falls Fire Department was able to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to the house on the property.

Nobody was hurt. However, the two vehicles parked in the driveway were severely damaged.

“In my estimation, the two vehicles […] are a total loss,” said Jeff Olson, Director of Public

Safety Services and Chief of Police for the city of Cedar Falls.

“They were just outside, in front of the garage doors.”

According to Olson, the emergency call came in at 6:57 p.m., at which the point the Cedar Falls Fire Department arrived at the site of the fire within a few minutes.

Erin Morgan, senior public relations major at UNI, was the one who called in the fire.

Morgan said she and junior public relations major Brady Reeves saw the fire soon after the garage caught flame as they were dropping Morgan’s roommate off at her house, located a block away.  See FIRE, page 2

upcoming UNI men’s golf meets 9/25-26/2017 Derek Dolenc Invitational (Gateway National) St. Louis, Missouri 10/2-3/2017 Zach Johnson Invitational (Glen Oaks CC) West Des Moines, Iowa 10/9-10/2017 Bill Ross Invitational (Milburn CC) Kansas City, Missouri

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DACA and documentation discussed KELSEY CHIDLEY

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under DACA. Speaking about the strict regulations required to qualify for DACA, several of the speakers mentioned their goals to see legislation that will benefit a larger range of immigrants. “[DACA] really, really has narrowed it down to those who the U.S. wanted to keep here,” Sánchez said. “Not those who have lived here and have set up their lives, just who the U.S. wanted to keep as tokens.”

Head of the Economics & Finance Departments Shar Self addressed common misconceptions about the role of immigrants in the U.S. economy.

She stated that no link can be shown between undocumented immigration and unemployment, even in cities where there is a large population of undocumented immigrants.

She described the economy as a “dynamic animal” that is constantly adapting to a growing population.

Lisa Muñoz, an associate professor of social science at Hawkeye Community College, pointed out the rich diversity of the immigrant community in the U.S.: about half of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US are from Mexico, but the other half come from a variety of countries worldwide.

“When you hear the word

‘undocumented immigrant,’ what’s the mental image that we get? Who is the person in your head that you see?”

Muñoz said.

“Because contrary IRIS FRASHER/Northern Iowan to popular Panelists at ‘Immigration 101’ discussed issues of race belief, it’s not and immigration policy. a monolithic person or affected by that, even if you picture.” don’t realize it.”

The conversation also Victoria Robinson, associtouched on common barri- ate vice president for educaers and hostilities that immi- tor preparation, pointed out grants face. the important role that Iowa “Illegal is not a noun. And educators play in shaping attiso when people say ‘those tudes on immigration rights. illegals,’ that doesn’t make She referenced the fact that any sense,” said Fernando schools are included in the Calderón, assistant profes- category of sensitive locations, sor of history. “And it’s funny where ICE agents usually because those are the same don’t take actions regarding people that are demanding anyone’s citizenship status. that immigrants learn proper “You’ll have immigrants English.” in your classroom you’re The audience consisted going to have English lanlargely of students, faculty guage learners and speakers and members of the Cedar of different languages in your Valley community. classroom, and you’re going “I don’t think people real- to have to understand where ize that you don’t have to be they’re coming from,” said an immigrant to be affect- Shaylyn Trenkamp, a sophed by this,” said Sarah Lake, omore elementary education a senior global studies and major in attendance.

Spanish major. “There’s a rip“It’s time that we change ple effect associated with this, the rhetoric,” Brownson said. and when you are talking “And start thinking about about 800,000 people, there comprehensive immigration are so many lives that will be reform.”

“Initially, we were just headed back to our place when the hotness came that way,” Reeves said. “And I noticed some large plumes of black smoke, and I was like, ‘We should probably go check that out.’”

“It was just billowing with black smoke,” Morgan said. “So, we came towards it, and we saw a large fire and immediately saw that there were no emergency

responders or anything like that. So, I called it in — I called the fire department.”

Morgan said that while she was on the phone with the 911 operator, she saw the residents of 2604 Iowa Street exit the house.

“The garage belongs to the people in that white house right there, and as we pulled up, they were running out of the house,” Morgan said.

“I was on the phone with 911. They asked me what the address was, and the girl said it was her house.”

According to Olson, while the fire didn’t go beyond the garage and two vehicles, there was some damage to the house due to the intense heat.

“It was a pretty large fire,” Olson said. “The heat melted some of the siding on the house on the back side of the house. Those fires create a lot of heat, and that’s not uncommon to see damage to surrounding property.”

Olson said that despite the magnitude of the fire, it didn’t take long to extin-

guish most of the blaze.

However, that didn’t mean that the Cedar Falls Fire Department’s work was done for the night.

“You’ll see them now looking for what you might call hot spots — when you’ve got a pile of debris on the ground,” Olson said.

“They’ve got to move that debris around to make sure they get water because there could be things underneath that are hot and if you leave, it could reignite.”

As for what caused the

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“No person is illegal. We’re not contraband, we’re not merchandise, we’re people,” said Ashley Sánchez, a senior psychology and Spanish major and president of Panthers for DREAM Iowa.

Panthers for DREAM Iowa is an extension of DREAM Iowa, an organization that advocates for undocumented immigrants.

Sánchez was one of six speakers at a forum on Tuesday, Sept. 19, entitled Immigration 101: DACA, Documentation and the Importance of Immigrants in Our Communities.

The forum was held at UNI because of President Trump’s recent overturn of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

Speakers included UNI

students and faculty, as well as members of local community organizations. The speakers recounted the historical and economic background on immigration in the U.S., along with their own personal experiences.

“I’ve been here 23 years now — so has my mom,” said Nilvia Brownson, a DACA recipient and co-founder of DREAM Iowa. “And the fact that we always talk about only me as an American, and we exclude people like my mother, and parents of DREAMers everywhere, is just unfair to me.”

The panelists indicated that there are currently about 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US. 800,000 of them are “DREAMers,” young people who arrived in the U.S. under the age of 16 and qualified for temporary protection from deportation

Attendants listen as panelists discuss DACA and other issues.

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fire, Olson said there’s no way of knowing yet due to the significant damage sustained by the garage, which was completely destroyed.

“From my understanding, that garage did have electricity to it, so you want to think about that,” Olson said. “We’ll take a look.

Sometimes you can figure it out, but sometimes you can’t. It’s just too early to say. There is a significant amount of damage to that garage. So, that is going to make it more difficult.”

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Safe decisions during Homecoming The leaves are changing, the temperature is fluctuating, pumpkin flavor is on every menu and watching Panther football is a Saturday staple. What could be better than a UNI football game on Saturday though? UNI homecoming week!

During homecoming week students get to display their school pride and help cheer the Panthers on to a victory.

Throughout this week many students can get caught up in all the excitement, which could lead to poor decision making. It is important to consider your actions and the lasting impact they can have on your health and safety.

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

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

coholic drinks • Keep your mood in check • Don’t leave your drink unattended • Stay hydrated • Have a plan ahead of time for how much you are planning to drink and stick to it • Have a sober friend who can hold you accountable • Respect those who choose not to drink Another way to help you stay safe while tailgating or drinking in general is to order a B.A.C. (Blood Alcohol Content) Zone card.

This wallet sized card can help you stay below the recommended blood alcohol concentration of .05. The cards are customized because B.A.C. is greatly influenced by sex and weight. To order a card, you can go to subabuse.uni.edu.

Homecoming, of course, is not just about the game and tailgating; it is also about celebrating the victory after.

For some, this may mean at a party or bar. This can be a great way to meet new people who are just as proud to celebrate UNI as you are.

Nonetheless, remember to make safe decisions that your future self will thank you for.

You will want to have a safety plan. For starters, surround yourself with people who have your best interest in mind, never travel alone

The Northern Iowa Student Gover nment (NISG) sponsors the

Weekend SafeRide. This bus runs every Friday and Saturday night during the

Editor’s note: The following is a guest column written by UNI Student Wellness Services.

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UNI Student Wellness Services pens a guest column offering safety tips and advice to students who plan on drinking alcohol during Homecoming week in early October.

and leave with the same group you came with.

It’s also good to have a backup plan and agree ahead of time to keep a close eye out for one another.

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

Some excuses you could use to leave a risky situation include: needing to take care of another friend, an urgent phone call, not feeling well or having to be somewhere else by a certain time.

Most importantly, you should stay alert and be

aware of your surroundings at all times. Go with your gut and trust your instincts.

If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any time for any reason, call for help: UNI police can be reached at 319273-2712 and if it’s an emergency, call 911.

In order to provide you and other students with a fun and safe environment during homecoming, as well as year round, UNI offers a number of different health and safety resources, such as: UNI Police (24/7) (319) 273-2712 Safety Escort Services (319) 273-2712

academic year and is free to the public.

It stops at a number of

different places on campus and the schedule can be found below:

On-campus se xual assault advocate through the Riverview Center (563) 2311285 UNI Counseling Center (319) 273-2676, after hours, dial 2 for a crisis counselor 24-hour sexual assault support (888) 557-0310 24-hour relationship violence support (800) 208-0388 More information on all of these services can be found at safety.uni.edu.

These services are great for you to not only be aware of during homecoming week, but also year round.

If you would like to learn more about alcohol safety, safety in social settings and campus resources, please join us at the Panther Picnic on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. (while supplies last) on the Campanile Plaza (MU rain location).

There will be interactive activities such as a field sobriety test, trivia questions, one standard drink game, free giveaways and much more.

We hope to see you there!

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Therapy dogs vist UNI campus SARAH RITONDALE Staff Writer

Susan Vallem, a retired professor from Wartburg College came to UNI on Thursday, Sept. 21, to present to students, mainly those who major in social work, about animal assisted therapy and the organization Retrieving Freedom.

Retrieving Freedom trains dogs to help military veterans and children with autism. Sara Shadid, a case worker at Lutheran Services and an intern at Retrieving Freedom, also shared some information about her experience with raising and training the dogs, as well as some insight on what the Retrieving Freedom organization does to help people.

Shadid brought in Levi, the golden retriever she is currently training.

Retrieving Freedom begins training dogs when they are eight weeks old. The trainer is responsible for socializing the dog and teaching them basic manners. They are then taught how to work with military veterans and children on the autism spectrum.

“Children on the autism

spectrum will tend to bolt when they see things,” Shadid said.

Indicating the rings on Levi’s harness, she said, “So Levi will be attached to a child on one of these rings, and any time that child tries to bolt Levi will lay down and act as that anchor so that child can’t go anywhere.”

Shadid explained that the dogs help children affected by autism physically and mentally. It helps them build friendships and have an understanding that the dog belongs to them. Shadid made a connection to a family that will be receiving one of these dogs soon.

“The mom is saying the child is already asking for Rex. The child has a super hard time bonding with things and building that relationship,” Shadid said.

“The child also has a hard time interacting with his siblings, and all weekend the child was laying on a bed with his siblings, playing with the dog with his siblings, and the mom has never seen that before. So, that is a huge step for only having the dog in their home for one weekend.”

The dogs are also being trained to help military vet-

erans that have PTSD and veterans who are disabled.

“We do a lot of behavioral interruptions,” Shadid said. “If the veteran is rubbing their hands or about to have a flashback, that dog will come in and nudge with their nose to say, ‘Hey, I’m right here. Pay attention to me. Get out of your own head. I’m going to lick your hands, I’m going to jump up on your lap and I’m going to be right here to get you through it.’”

The dogs also do this when a veteran is having a nightmare. If they are tossing and turning, the dog is trained to sit on the veteran’s chest and wake them up so they realize they are safe and at home.

The dogs for veterans are also trained to help if the person is disabled. They are trained to push handicap buttons to open doors, retrieve prosthetic limbs and brace. Shadid explained that when a dog braces, it helps its owner get back up. The dog will stiffen its back like a table so the person can use the dog to return to a standing position.

Kazek Israni-Winger, a sophomore digital media productions major, attended

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Retrieving Freedom representatives came to Sabin Hall Thursday, Sept. 21, to inform students on the role of service animals in therapy.

the event.

“It’s pretty cool how the people affected by PTSD use the animals as support, and the same with kids affected by autism — that if the kid wants to run somewhere, the dog knows what to do,” Israni-Winger said.

Many different kinds of animals can be used for therapy.

“I even had a college [student] who had a chicken,” Vallem said. “And she would take her to the nursing home.

She was a really nifty chicken. […] She could go in, and if someone grew up on a farm she could say, ‘Do you remember having animals on

your farm?’ ‘Tell me about that.’ It is a lot of validation therapy — a way of helping them remember good times in their lives since not everyone is really thrilled about going into a nursing home even if it’s for the better.”

Shawna Eischeid, senior social work major, was excited by the fact that anybody could register their animal to work with people.

“I didn’t know you could register online to have your own animal be a part of this or become certified as an animal assisted therapist,” Eischeid said.

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Octopus Comedy Night brings laughs to the Hill SYDNEY HAUER Staff Writer

Octopus Comedy Night was last Wednesday at the Octopus on College Hill.

The night was filled with laughter, as community members came together to perform their best jokes for one another.

Some of the performers included UNI students, who are encouraged to participate.

Octopus Comedy Night takes place once a month. It is an open mic style evening where individuals can sign up to perform stand-up comedy in sets that last approximately five minutes.

“We’re always looking for new comics,” said Alex Conyers, host of Octopus Comedy Night.

Conyers explained that people who are interested in participating can go to the Octopus Comedy Night Facebook page and post there to sign up. Otherwise, they can contact him directly.

“If we have spots available, you can show up the day of, and we will work you into the lineup,” Conyers

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Senior jazz studies major Clayton Ryan was one of two UNI students who performed stand-up at Octopus Comedy night this past Wednesday at the Octopus on College Hill.

said. “I’ve never turned anybody away. I just like to have things organized […] to let people know what order they are going to go in before the show. I think that eases tensions.”

Caleb Rea is a senior English major at UNI, and it was his first time performing at Comedy Night.

“It was a lot of fun,” Rea said. “I was kind of worried about how I’d feel when I got up there, but I actually felt completely at home when I got up on stage.”

Rea believes that students should take the chance and sign up to perform.

“I would recommend that other people try it if they

have thought about doing stand-up comedy,” Rea said.

Clayton Ryan is a senior jazz studies major, and it was his second time performing at the Octopus.

“This is an awesome place, and people need to take advantage of it,” Ryan said. “What better place to test out comedy than a

low-pressure situation like this? Worst thing happens, you don’t get laughs, and then you just change your material and try again, you know?”

“This was a great night — I mean, people need to laugh,” Conyers said. “Right now, everything is so depressing, and you just need an opportunity to laugh. I think it’s important to get people in our community up on stage and hear what they have to think and relate with their humanity and find common ground.”

On Sept. 27 at 8 p.m., the Octopus will host its Comedy Showcase, which brings in national acts.

“The headliner is Stewert Huff, and he’s got credentials,” Conyers said. “It should be a really cool show.”

Huff is a comedian from Atlanta, Georgia, and he has performed on HBO, was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and was awarded best comic at the 2016 Orlando Comedy Festival.

Donny Townsend, a comedian based in the Quad Cities, and Eric Persoon out of Iowa City will also be featured.

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Colorful Miles for Miracles 5K CLINTON OLSASKY

Executive Editor

This past Saturday morning, over 100 students and community members trekked north of UNI’s campus to Big Woods Lake to participate in UNI Dance Marathon’s annual 5K run, dubbed the Colorful Miles for Miracles 5K. According to Erica Lockin, executive co-director for UNI Dance Marathon, the organization chose to make this year’s 5K event a color run as a way to better incorporate the miracle families for whom they raise funds throughout the year.

“At the heart of our organization is our miracle families,” Lockin said. “They’re the ones throwing color today […]

They are the cutest kids ever, and they are so great — so helpful. So, we had contacted them to have them be a part of our day.”

This year, the event was sponsored by the Quarters at Cedar Falls, an apartment complex near UNI’s campus.

“They totally supported us; they donated to us, and it was super amazing so that we could put this on,” Lockin said. “In addition to all of our supplies — our paint supplies, our food supplies for the runners, our t-shirts — that access went to us as a donation. So, it was super awesome that they were able to help us put this together and then know that anything we didn’t spend on supplies for today came back to us as a pure donation.”

Alexis Scharfenkamp, one of the executive co-directors for UNI Dance Marathon, said she enjoys their annual 5K event because it serves as an opportunity for the organization to connect with the Cedar Falls community.

“I really like our annual 5K because I think it’s a really fun way to bring together people from our organization and people on campus and in the community,” Scharfenkamp said. “[They can] have some fun and

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People use the animal assisted therapy pets for various ailments such as depression, loneliness, mental illness, disabilities and memory loss, to name a few.

The animals work well with people of all ages.

They enhance their communication skills because the dog acts as their support system, as well as serving as a conversation starter among other people.

Vallem noted how a person may talk more to an animal than they would a

get to know a little bit about the organization in a really informal way.”

Madison Stalzer, the director of fundraising for UNI Dance Marathon, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing how the event incorporates the miracle families.

“I think this event went really well,” Stalzer said. “It’s a great way to get people all together for Dance Marathon and to just come support the kiddos in a fun color run.”

Lockin said that any money they raised from this past weekend’s run will go towards the fundraising total that the organization presents at their Big Event on March 3rd. On that day, UNI Dance Marathon will write a check to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

This money will go towards four areas at the hospital:

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The UNI Dance Marathon’s Colorful Miles for Miracles 5K was held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Big Woods Lake.

research, education, equipment and enhancements.

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person, allowing them to comfortably talk about what is going on in their head.

“For many of our kids, weight is helpful,” Vallem said. “Particularly with our hyperactive kiddos or kids on the autism spectrum, that kind of closeness that won’t work with people, but the weight of that animal on their lap, is really really calming as well.”

Retrieving Freedom is a new organization, so they have yet to come across the issue of a dog passing away.

According to Shadid, they are coming up with plans as their dogs get older.

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Retrieving Freedom would most likely retire an assisted therapy dog at around eight or 10 years of age, depending on the dog’s health.

They would then either pair the person with a new dog, or complete the ultimate goal of helping them become independent enough that they no longer KIRBY DAVIS/Northern Iowan need an animal This golden retriever is currently being trained as a service dog by Retrieving Freedom. compainion.

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UNI volleyball improves record to 12-4 EMMETT LYNCH Sports Writer

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Junior Bri Weber (4)

The UNI Panther Volleyball team has been putting together a strong season with a total record of 12-4. They put together another three-game win streak, by beating rivals Iowa State at home, University of Nebraska-Omaha and then capped it off with a Big Ten upset win against the No. 10 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Omaha Challenge, a volleyball tournament in the Baxter Arena.

This was the first time in program history that the Panthers have beaten Nebraska. UNI then faced Kansas State University for the final game of the Omaha Challenge. The Panthers were undefeated in the Omaha Challenge until K-State prevailed in a lengthy five-setter.

After all the state challenges and out of conference play, the Panthers were set to take on the Valparaiso Crusaders in the Missouri Valley Conference opener. The No. 22-ranked Panthers got the

best of the Crusaders in a 3-1 victory.

This was Valparaiso’s first match in the Missouri Valley after joining the conference this summer. The Panthers were just three digs away from setting a school record in a single match with a total of 104. UNI posted 37 digs in the first set, which was a season best so far; this is also the second time this season that UNI has more than 100 digs in a match.

Junior Piper Thomas reached a new career high with 23 kills and a hitting percentage of .373, matching her 23 kills at the University of Southern California (USC).

Junior Bri Weber recorded her 41st career double-double with 11 kills and 18 digs.

Sophomore Karlie Taylor has been consistent with kills as she had two kills against the Crusaders, which makes that her eighth straight match with 12 or more kills. The UNI Volleyball team is 11-1 when they win the opening set.

The Panthers continued their dominance in the first

set, as well as the other two sets in a 3-0 sweep defeating Loyola University at their home court in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday. UNI held the Loyola Ramblers to a negative hitting percentage in the first (-.028) and third set (-.172).

Following Saturday’s win, the Panthers stand at 16-0 alltime against Loyola and 10-0 against the Ramblers since Loyola joined the Missouri Valley Conference. Thomas led the team in kills for the second straight night with a team high of 13 kills and a .323 hitting percentage.

Thomas also posted a team best four blocks against the Ramblers. Weber reached a career high four service aces, with all four coming in the remaining five points of the match which helped the Panthers get the victory.

UNI will return to the McLeod Center for two backto-back home games against Illinois State and Bradley University this Friday and Saturday. The Panthers will look to maintain a perfect record within the Missouri Valley Conference.

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Fantasy football hype follows NFL season WILLIAM RIEPE

Sports Writer

With another NFL season starting up, fantasy football hype is bound to follow. The fantasy landscape has been shaken up this year by a series of game changing injuries and last minute depth chart decisions. With many fantasy leagues having buy-ins ranging from $5 to $150, a lot of money is riding on these players performing and staying healthy.

The main injury crisis in football hits close to home as UNI graduate David Johnson found himself with a dislocated wrist, leaving him out for several months. He was the number one projected fantasy player this year, and it hurt a lot of people’s chances.

However, injuries like this are not the only thing throwing off league owners. The underperformance of many top 10 draft picks is also a troubling sign.

Only one of the top 10 projected picks is currently ranked in the top 10 in their respective position.

This list of upsetting performances does not

stop there: Ezekiel Elliott is starting off slowly this year, rushing for a career low eight yards against a struggling Denver defensive line. Titan’s running back DeMarco Murray, ranked third overall in run-

and Antonio Brown have yet to catch a touchdown pass between them.

However, this lack of performance is allowing less known and often undrafted players to come to the forefront with solid

early successes this season and find themselves in the top five wide receivers with the likes of Antonio Brown and Michael Crabtree.

There is some consistency to be found, as top rated tight-end for the Kansas

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York.

ning backs last year, is not touching the ball enough to make him a fantasy contender; and finally, star wide receivers Julio Jones

performances.

Jermaine Kearse and J.J Nelson, from the New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals, respectively, have both enjoyed

City Chiefs, Travis Kelce continues his dominance in the league, finding himself in the top two of tightends, only behind Dallas

Cowboy’s veteran Jason Witten.

This year has seen a surge of first and second year starters doing real damage.

Chiefs rookie Kareem Hunt started off the year right, quickly becoming the number one running back in the league, while quarterbacks like Trevor Siemian and Carson Wentz do real damage against opposing teams.

Tyreek Hill, wideout from the Kansas City Chiefs was one of the best receivers in the rookie class of last year, and he is continuing to showcase his talents by making big plays against a solid defense such as New England’s.

In conclusion, this year of fantasy football is one of the most chaotic to be a part of. Poor quarterback and offensive line play is causing only big yardage plays to be a reliable source of points, with wideouts like J.J. Nelson and Tyreek Hill scoring big points on big yardage plays.

We’re only two to three weeks into the regular season, so the rest of the year is hard to predict with so much chaos going on in the world of football.

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