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With Pride Week in full swing, the NI looks at a little bit of Proud history.

Columnist Beard ponders the thought of ultimate inclusion and pure utopia

Columnist Herring reminds golf fans of the open Masters tournament.

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Kings & Queens TAYLOR HINZ

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Divas, dancing and drag tore up the stage for a little Pride-fest.

UNI Proud’s annual Drag Ball took place in Maucker Union Tuesday night for Pride Week. Festivities included drag queens from UNI and Kings and Queens bar taking the stage to raise money for Community AIDS Assistance Program.

Courtney Michaels, a drag queen and regular performer at the K&Q bar in Waterloo, hosted the event. Michaels serves as the president of Community AIDS Assistance Program.

For some, the event was inspirational, as it raised money for the Community AIDS Assistance Program.

Ella Daft, sophomore political science major and president of UNI Proud, said the turn-out this year helped create a positive environment.

“You can really feel the community in the room,” Daft said “This was the last show for several of our drag performers and it’s sad to see them go, but we are excited for all the new performers to join the team and continue the tradition.”

Those helping put on the event said the Drag Balls get

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Divide and conquer BROOKE WIESE Staff Writer

Students showed off their trivia knowledge at the second annual Honors Quiz Bowl hosted by the Honors Student Advisory Board Tuesday night. Several teams of up to four people gathered in the central ballroom, with team names consisting of puns like ÷ and Conquer.

“It’s a great event. The more teams we can get involved the better,” said Arijan Alagic, sophomore business economics major.

“It’s a way for us to bring university students together in a fun event.”

Last year, the game was

sudden death. This year, they made it double elimination.

Alagic said this was to give people a second chance if they lost in the first round.

He said that it would improve the team members’ experience.

Dana Potter, senior studio art major with an emphasis in printmaking, said that attendance has grown since last year, and she hopes it will grow even more in the future.

“If we get more teams next year it will probably be single elimination, but that shouldn’t be too important.

The more teams the better,” Potter said.

See QUIZ BOWL, page 5

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LesBéyonce dances to music on the Chats stage at UNI Proud’s annual Drag Ball in Maucker Union.

better each year.

Alieda Torres, sophomore history major, helped with the show last year and said Courtney Michaels did a great

job entertaining the audience.

“There is never a dull moment,” Torres said.

See DRAG, page 4

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Sarah Hofmeyer, sophomore deciding major and teammate Nathan Betz, junior chemistry major, celebrate at the second annual Honors Quiz Bowl.

Personal stories expose truth at Queer Monologues ABBI COBB Staff Writer

Gender pronouns, misogyny, hetero-normitivity, survival, theoretical suffocation, lithromanticism, Christianity and the good versus bad dichotomy.

These topics were among many discussed during the Queer Monologues, hosted

by UNI Proud in celebration of Pride Week Tuesday.

The University of Northern Iowa’s Proud is the oldest and largest LGBTQ* student-led organization on campus, according to their president, Ella Daft, sophomore political science major. Proud works with identified members of this community and their

allies, which include UNI faculty, staff and students.

The organization hosts an annual Pride Week in order to raise awareness and celebrate the triumphs of the members of the LGBTQ* community.

“It was a very long process of education before I arrived at the point where I had to come out in order to

keep my relationship with my parents. So when I finally came out to them it was because I don’t want them to find out about my marriage after I get married, because that’s just shady and I don’t like that,” said Viet Le, senior communications major and one of the monologue speakers on revealing his queer identity

to his parents in Vietnam one week before his marriage.

“I cried. Because I am a sneaky little b****, and if I cried, I would seem vulnerable and they can’t get mad at me. And I felt like crying anyway,” Le said over his laughter.

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“Decades” of Pride at UNI MEGAN GREGORSOK

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The kaleidoscope of rainbow colors decorating hallways, t-shirts and even fingernails is a sure sign it’s Pride Week once again at UNI. But the signs aren’t as important as the meaning behind them.

Pride Week is a tradition that goes back at least a decade, according to UNI Proud President Ella Daft, sophomore political science major. But according to Daft it’s much more than just the result of tradition; it is inclusion, particularly the inclusion of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

“For students, Pride Week is supposed to show you don’t have to be heterosexual or cisgender to be welcomed as a Panther,” said Daft, who called the diversity of the community “inspiring.”

Pride Week offers events each day that are free and open to the public. This

We need a Pride Week because we face issues with homophobia on this campus and [these issues] did not end with marriage equality coming to Iowa, or with the opening of the LGBT* Center on campus. year’s theme, “Always Here, Forever Queer,” is meant to pay homage to those who have worked so hard in the past for equality.

Events so far have included a drag show, the Queer Monologues and a presentation from Donna Red Wing, executive director of One Iowa. Red Wing works as an activist for the LGBT* community and is a strong presence in the political world for her work as an LGBT* movement leader.

Thursday’s event is a 6 p.m. screening of “We Were Here,” a documentary about HIV/AIDS, which will be held in the Elm Room in the Maucker Union.

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Week will be the second annual Progressive Prom hosted by UNI Proud in the Commons Ballroom on Friday at 8 p.m. The theme of the prom this year is “Decades.” Students may dress up in clothes from their favorite era. Food and refreshments will be provided.

In addition to the celebration of diversity, Pride Week is also meant as a commemoration for the accomplishments of the LGBT* community, such as getting gender-neutral restrooms and improving gender-neutral housing.

However, having a Pride Week doesn’t mean there aren’t still challenges for the LGBT* community. Heather Place, representative for the LGBT* Center on campus, pointed out that society is still largely obstructive to the LGBT* community.

“We live in a country in which there are still states that you can be fired simply for being who you are. We have students whose loved ones are no longer supportive of them simply because of who they are. We need a Pride Week because we face issues with homophobia on this campus and [these issues] did not end with marriage equality coming to Iowa, or with the opening of the LGBT* Center on campus,” said Place.

With that in mind, the final purpose of Pride Week is solidarity, for UNI to stand together completely in support of its LGBT* members during any challenges they may face.

“I hope Pride Week really shines a light on all that we’ve accomplished, but also fires people up for new challenges,” said Daft.

Ed Gallagher, 89, passes away AMBER ROUSE Executive Editor

The UNI community recently lost an important member and philanthropist. Ed Gallagher Ed Gallgher Jr. passed Attorney, UNI community member away early S u n d ay morning, April 5, at the age

of 89.

According to an article in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Gallagher passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, surrounded by family. Gallagher had suffered a fall earlier in the week and had been in the hospital since Wednesday, April 1.

Gallagher and his late wife, Cathy, contributed to the fine arts, and helped fund construction of the GallagherBluedorn Performing Arts

Center with a donation of $1 million in 1997. Recent donations to the GBPAC included a ten-year “birthday” gift of $500,000.

The couple also supported UNI athletics.

Gallagher, who was an attorney and a 1960 congressional candidate, enjoyed singing while accompanied by Cathy on the piano, said the Courier article. Look to the Northern Iowan for a follow-up story in the April 13 issue.

CAMPUS EVENTS THURSDAY

THEATRE UNI PRESENTS: THE GREAT GOD PAN Strayer-Wood Theatre 7:30 p.m.

This play tells the story of a journalist whose seemingly perfect life is thrown into chaos by an old friend’s news.

The show expresses how suppressed memories can affect us when we try to evade feeling certain emotions.

FRIDAY

UNI PROUD WEEK: PROGRESSIVE PROM Commons Ballroom 8 p.m.

Members of the UNI and Cedar Valley community are invited to attend this dance which aims to help all participants feel safe and comfortable no matter who they choose to bring or what they choose to wear.

SATURDAY

RELAY FOR LIFE OF UNI McLeod Center 6 a.m.

Relay for Life is a 12-hour event sponsored by the American Cancer Society which raises money for cancer research.

There will be a live band, bounce houses, photo booth, silent auction and speeches by those who have been affected by cancer.

SUNDAY

UNI OUT OF DARKNESS WALK TBA 1 p.m. (check in) This campus walk is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and raises awareness for suicide through research, educational programs and public policies. Walk begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

MONDAY

JESSE ORTH, TUBA Davis Hall, GBPAC 6 p.m.

School of music faculty Jesse Orth presents a tuba recital with faculty artist Robin Guy accompanying on piano. Event is free and open to the public.

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Inclusivity, equality and utopia RENAE BEARD renaeb @uni.edu

Firstly, is it possible to be completely inclusive? Is it redundant that I phrased my question that way? Inclusive literally means everything and everyone, depending on the situation.

Thus begging a plethora of questions: can there be a mostly inclusive thing, or a partially inclusive thing?

Does ‘completely inclusive’ technically exist?

Secondly, gender equality. It’s actually a paradox.

While the concept seems logical, how can a gender be equal when they are not the same? Conversely, how can we broadly define everyone under the category of ‘people’ and then give them exact equal opportunity?

A biological male cannot carry a pregnancy to term, therefore a biological male

Should we be grateful for the issues that thwart us . . . because without them we would merely be existing? doesn’t need maternity leave.

A biological woman can carry a pregnancy to term, therefore a biological woman deserves maternity leave.

Because that same biological man does not take absence from his job due to childbirth, he has the opportunity for a raise.

The same biological woman is not qualified for a raise, due to her maternity leave. Is this a form of equality because biologically they are fundamentally different, subsequently receiving equally different benefits?

Did I just explain the wage gap crisis?

Thirdly, if there were no

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What would our society do if we were truly inclusive or equal? Columnist Beard wonders if a utopia would really be utopia.

problems anywhere – no definitions to ponder, no inequities – would we be passionate about anything? If we actually lived in Utopia, would we be happy? Should we be grateful for the issues that

thwart and divide us, because without them we would merely be existing?

Some of these questions seem like a never-ending, multifaceted debate. Will there ever be a winner – a

mere settling point; something to agree on – when all of the intersections have such stimulating perspectives to offer? … I guess that’s why we go to college, right?

Think about it.

Let’s give Obama the recognition he deserves RILEY COSGROVE rileycos @uni.edu

Believe it or not, the 2016 Presidential Election is just 20 months away. This is an important election for both parties, who will each get the chance to put forth their best candidate and make a run for the White House.

I feel like President Obama’s term has flown by. Of course, he had one of the toughest tenures as president in the history of this country, but other people seem to feel otherwise.

Since day one of his presidency, Obama has been hounded and attacked by the right.

Obviously, to me, a very progressive liberal, the amount of outrage and disapproval of the Obama Administration is extremely baffling.

Of course, not everyone is going to agree with me, and I am certainly not advising anyone to take my side. But I feel as an American, not even a Democrat, the President has had a lack of support from the public.

Let me go back and look at how former President George W. Bush was treated throughout his administration.

Obviously, the attacks on

Sept. 11 were devastating and to be president during that period must have been very challenging. In the following years we would see how the Bush Administration would handle the situation but people were still very supportive of President Bush.

I remember the 2000’s as a time where if you spoke badly about President Bush or the war in Iraq, you were considered un-American.

During the course of his eight-year tenure as president, Bush managed to invade a country unrelated to the issues of 9/11 and start a war based on false information provided to him by his own colleagues.

He provided tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, leading our economy to the brink of a new depression. To top everything off, he painted a new image of the United States that was seen as highly negative to a majority of the world. By 2008, America was in shambles.

President Obama was able to steer us through one of the worst economic disasters in our lifetime, end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, wipe Osama Bin Laden off the face of the earth, create a healthcare system that continues to create jobs, spur economic growth and, most importantly, insure over 17 million Americans who were uninsured prior to

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the Affordable Healthcare Act. Our nation’s unemployment rate is at 5.1 percent; the private sector continues to see job growth, and our nation’s economy has been able to safely stay on the road to recovery.

So why is he so disliked?

The main argument from Obama’s opponents is he is unAmerican. They feel this way because he created a healthcare system instead of letting Republicans privatize healthcare for their own economic gain. Obama has prevented the United States from entering in another battle in the Middle East by avoiding unnecessary military action in Syria and Iraq, which Republicans disagree with.

President Obama has basically been Bush’s mop, cleaning up the mess he made while his party continues to try and

pull the same shenanigans that the Bush Administration pulled off.

Think about all the beneficial policies that could be implemented if President Obama had support from both sides. Americans could have been able to re-finance their students loans based on a bill drafted by the president and Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

We could have sensible gun legislation that would keep weapons out of the hands of people who are unfit to operate one. We could be aggressively combating climate change and saving our planet from further devastation if Republicans were not constantly trying to bar the president and his administration from acting on climate change. America’s middle class would be thriving if Republicans spent less time

attacking poor people by trying to limit their access to government assistance and more time reforming Wall Street and Oil Companies who are cheating themselves out of taxes.

No one seemed to care or call Bush un-American when he allowed 140 Saudi Arabian Nationals, including members of the Bin Laden family, to leave the United States without question on private jets just two days after the 9/11 attacks, a time when U.S. airspace was still closed to U.S. citizens.

I could go on and on about the horrible things Bush got away with, but it is not worth it. This issue of acceptance is not between Bush and Obama, but the state of race relations in this country.

It all boils down to the fact that President Obama is African-American. It isn’t about his policies or the way he governs, but simply the fact that he happens to be black.

It is extremely unfair to the president, but this is the state of how people treat race issues in America today.

I only hope President Obama will receive more support in his final year and a half as commander-in-chief. If not, people will look back and realize all the things President Obama was able to do for this country and receive the praise and kudos he deserves.

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Inspired by Humans of New York.

University of Northern Iowa, one student at a time.

JAY D MORALES

Students of UNI

“After I graduated high school, I was deployed to Afghanistan for 10 months.

When you graduate, you look forward to the freedom of leaving home, but I really learned how important my family is. It was really hard having to miss all of the holidays with them and only being able to speak with them maybe once a week. While in Afghanistan, it bothered me how some people would treat the people who live there. They would base all Muslims off what they would see on TV about terrorists and assume all Muslims are bad when most all of them are really nice people.”

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Le was among several other students and community members in this year’s Queer Monologues lineup. Every year, the featured speakers share stories, monologues and poetry that express their experiences of joy, frustration and struggle while being an identified member of the LGBTQ* community.

According to individuals in attendance, audience members experienced a range of emotions during the event.

“They make me care.

They make me remember why I care about these things and why I am here,” said Hannah Carr-Murphy, senior music performance and English double major.

Carr-Murphy said that for her, a Christian and queer, she felt she related to a lot of people, and a lot of the stories made her sad. “. . . because I saw them being treated in a way that I was never treated,”CarrMurphy said.

UNI Proud intentionally uses the emotion-charged experiences of students in this event. According to Daft, this is a way of promoting the talent and the experiences that are present on campus. Daft says that the goal of the

We especially hope that, maybe, by sharing really sensitive and sometimes raw emotions it will bring up that this is a very political issue . . .

Ella Daft

sophomore political science major

event is to demonstrate the struggles of the identified LGBTQ* members that got each of them to where they are today.

“We especially hope that, maybe, by sharing really sensitive and sometimes raw emotions it will bring up that this is a very political issue, but it is also something very personal, and it really affects our lives,” Daft said.

Daft explained that the Q in LGBTQ* used to mean “queer,” but it now can refer to anyone that doesn’t identify as either heterosexual or cisgender.

A common issue discussed during Queer Monologues was the concept of labeling the members of LGBTQ*. Some of the featured speakers shared their opinions on these labels, particularly on the lacking general awareness of the mere existence of the many identifications and use (and misuse) of them.

For a first-time queer event attendee, the variety of unfamiliar identifications might be overwhelming. To name a few that

were used during Tuesday’s event would include: asexual, bisexual, homosexual, polyamorous, androsexual, panromantic, lithromantic, pansexual, intersexual and transsexual.

“It’s okay that you don’t know because none of us just arrived knowing all these things. It takes years of research and talking to people,” Le said on discussing the topic of labels.

“I want to let future people who want to be activists and advocates to keep in mind these things so that they don’t hurt people unintentionally because that happens a lot.”

UNI’s Pride Week is in full swing. Friday’s Progressive Prom in the Commons Slife Ballroom will wrap up the five-day event.

“Always here, forever queer” is this year’s Pride Week slogan. For Daft and the rest of UNI Proud, this slogan serves the purpose of recognizing the past activists and allies that have worked to get the program and the community to where they are today.

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Michaels took lead right away and started announcing the queens. Between the acts, Michaels would play around a lot by ‘match-making’ and throwing candy into the crowd.

Daft said the drag show tips totaled to $167, which will go towards CAAP in helping HIV/AIDS positive people in the community.

Bianca Calzada, sophomore family services major said she comes to the shows to support everyone as it pulls together people in the community.

“A lot of barriers are bro-

You never have a moment where things are weird or uncomfortable, the whole thing is very outgoing . . .

Biance Calzada

sophomore family services major

ken,” said Bianca Calzada, sophomore family services major. “You never have a moment where things are weird or uncomfortable, the whole thing is very out going and all the Queens are all really great, open people.”

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A local drag queen performs at UNI Pride Week’s Drag Ball. The event took place Monday evening in Maucker Union.

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Miss Iowa speaks on diversity ZAINAB ALREBH

Staff Writer

Alyson Lou Olson, Miss Iowa 2014, came to University of Northern Iowa Monday night to speak about her chosen platform of diversity. Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity sponsored her appearance for UNI Honors Week.

Olson talked about diversity and how people can think about different people in a positive way.

Olson said that being Miss Iowa is helping her make a difference in others’ lives. She said that it is difficult talking about diversity.

“As you see, I am a tall white girl from Iowa and I am not sure if people would like to listen to me when I am talking about diversity, and I did not choose to talk about this,” Olson said. “But on the other hand, the reaction of people who have listened to me before was amazing and unexpected. I am continuing to learn from others more cultural differences and diversity as I am going to over 30 schools across the state.”

Olson said the best way to understand diversity is through knowing one’s self first.

She added that knowing others and accepting them is very important as it helps strengthen the community.

Curiosity is an important thing to consider and that means people should keep trying to understand cultural

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Like last year, a faculty team joined during the final round to steal points from the two remaining teams.

This year, the faculty team consisted of people like Jeff Byrd, Jay Lees and Jessica Moon. The faculty team won, but apparently not by much.

Sarah Hofmeyer, sophomore deciding major, said this made the final round that much more exciting to watch.

Hofmeyer had been on a team, herself in the earlier rounds of the event. Her team did not make it into the final round. Despite that, she said she was really glad she came

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At this point, you should shape yourself, be patient with other people and bring good image to them by what is your identity and what you believe in.

Aly Olson

2014 Miss Iowa

groups, styles, genders, values and religions.

“Stereotypes are everywhere, I faced many weird people asking me weird questions such as, ‘Are you hungry?’ Are you very rich?’ And personally I don’t blame them because this is the image that they see about Miss Iowa,” said Olson. “At this point, you should shape yourself, be patient with other people and bring a good image to them by what is your identity and what you believe in.”

Mitchel Dierickx, junior elementary education major, helped with the event.

“Having Alyson Olson as Miss Iowa here at UNI is important because she is talking about diversity and other topics that she has stood for during her time as Miss Iowa,” Dierickx said. “UNI has many multicultural students and I think she can help merge the gap between ethnic students and regular students.” and participated.

“I’m not very good at trivia, but there’s always that random question that you know that no one else knows ... and I did get a few of those,” Hofmeyer said, “I had so much fun.”

The winning student team was Middle-Earth, consisting of Corey Cooling, Parker Bennet, Tyler Shuck and Blake Findley. Their prizes were gift cards to Sidecar Coffee. Potter said Sidecar has sponsored the event for two years, and will likely do so next year.

When asked about plans for next year’s event, Alagic said, “Same thing, only different.”

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Above, quizzers Josh Samec, sophomore biology major, and Kiana Cullnen, senior biology major, delegate the Quiz Bowl.

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Masters tourney opening for 2015 RYAN HERRING Sports Columnist

Today marks the opening round of the 2015 Masters Golf Tournament. Ahead of us lies a weekend with the best golfers in the world competing at Augusta National for the prestigious Green Jacket.

I know I am excited, but it is no secret that golf is not the most popular sport to watch.

If I had a dollar for every time I heard “golf is stupid,” “golf is so boring,” “I hate it” or “I’d rather watch paint dry,” then I’d have enough money to buy my own Masters ticket, which is not cheap by the way.

Estimate prices from ticket brokers for this event begin around $1,500 and rise as high as $12,000 apiece. A ticket to Augusta is the hardest to get your hands on when it comes to sporting events, proving that there are definitely people out there that appreciate the game.

For people who enjoy golf, this tournament means golf

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Panther Weekend Schedule Saturday: Women’s tennis vs.

Evansville at 1 p.m.

Softball vs. Bradley at 12 p.m.

Track and field at Husker Spring Invite

Sunday: Women’s golf at Indiana State Spring Invite Women’s tennis vs.

Southern Illinois at 10 a.m.

Softball vs. Bradley at 12 p.m.

The above information was provided by unipanthers.com

season is upon us, and it’s time to break out the clubs and hit the links. And for those of you that hate golf … well, at least this is a sign spring is here and summer is right around the corner.

This year’s tournament should be a good one and it’s really anyone’s game, but here are a few guys I would suggest keeping your eye on.

Rory McIlroy: Rory is the world’s best golfer right now and is coming off two consecutive major wins.

He has won every major tournament except for the Masters and a win this year could complete his career Grand Slam. He is this year’s favorite with betting odds of 6/1 to win it but has struggled at Augusta in previous years.

His best finish there was a tie for eighth place, but this could be the year he masters the course, as he has been playing the best golf of his life.

Jordan Spieth: This young gun has 8/1 odds in the tournament. The 21-year-old is

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Pro-golfer Rory McIlroy. Columnist Herring says that McIlroy is the best golfer as of late.

currently on a hot streak as he has had two second place finishes and a first place finish in his last three tournaments.

He has yet to win a major, but came extremely close to becoming the youngest Green Jacket winner ever (at age 20) last year. He ended up finishing tied for second, but a win this year means he would

share the record with Tiger Woods, winning at age 21.

Bubba Watson: The returning champ is an obvious one to keep your eye on as he has won two of the last three Masters (2012, 2014). Augusta is a lengthy course with a layout that really tailors to lefty power-hitters like Bubba. This unique, self-taught golf star

knows how to play the course and will most likely find himself in the mix at the top of the leaderboard come Sunday.

There you have it, those are the three guys that I think will be duking it out for this year’s Green Jacket.

Some other guys to watch are Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Adam Scott. Phil Mickelson is my dark horse of the tournament as he has won the Masters three times before and is another experienced lefty in the field. He didn’t make the cut last year but is out for redemption this year.

One final reason to watch the Masters would be that Tiger Woods will once again be looking to get back on track. He has been struggling and may not be able to compete to win it all, but he is still one of the biggest names in golf and is always fun to watch.

Hopefully, everyone has a chance to relax and enjoy some golf these next few days.

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MVP up for grabs, Curry best pick for title SEAN DENGLER Sports Columnist

As the National Basketball Association season ends this next week, the race for the Most Valuable Player is between five players.

Breakout star Anthony Davis averages 24.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. However, he plays for a team fighting for an eight seed, the last open position in the postseason. There is not a guarantee New Orleans will make it to the playoffs. For this reason, he does not warrant MVP consideration.

Throw out LeBron James’ candidacy after his two-week in-season sabbatical in Miami, and he already has four MVPs. He does not need another trophy on his cluttered shelf.

Next is Russell Westbrook.

While he has 11 triple-doubles on the year, Westbrook’s team has struggled mightily at the end of the season.

The Thunder are 1-5 in their last six games while currently owning a three game losing streak. This poor play costs Westbrook’s chance at the MVP. After whittling off these three players, two NBA stars are left. The first one is James Harden. At the ripe age of 25, Harden has led an injured Rockets team to second place in the Western Conference

with a 53-24 record. He leads the league with 27.7 points per game, with the highest win shares of all players at 15.7.

A win share is the estimated number of wins contributed by a player to his team. He has also played the most minutes in the league while ranking second in made field goals and first in field goal attempts. He also leads the league in getting to the free throw stripe with 777 attempts and 672 made free throws.

The offensive prowess James Harden has exerted this year is impressive. His skills have vaulted the Rockets to one of the top contenders for the NBA championship.

Unfortunately for “The Beard,” a sharpshooter from the Bay Area is going to take home the MVP. Stephen Curry is the MVP of this NBA season. He is the best player on the best team in basketball. The Golden State Warriors sport an NBA best 63-14 record while Curry leads the team with 23.6 points, 7.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

While being undoubtedly the best player on the team, Curry is one of the best players in the NBA. He leads the league in made three-point field goals and three-point field goal attempts. Curry also leads the league in steals with 152 and a free throw percent-

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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warrior point guard averages 23.6 PPG, according to ESPN. Columnist Herring makes an argument for Curry’s MVP status.

age at 91.4 percent.

These skills helped him lead the Warriors to the best point differential in the league with a +10.4. While he may not be the best player in the

league, the influence on his team’s success, the Warriors’ high win total and his offensive efficiency are reasons why Stephen Curry is this year’s MVP.

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67 Choose to join 68 Ages and ages 69 Choice word

Across 1 “That’s terrible!”

5 Like some stockings 9 Guck 14 Windfall 15 “The Salt-N-__ Show” 16 Trojan War figure 17 Roman god of the sky 18 Genre that often includes a ballet 20 Utopias 22 Excited, with “up” 23 TV teaser before the first commercial 26 Côte d’Azur sight 29 Lean-__ 30 Nasser’s confed.

31 Harsh 33 Swamp

36 Bone-dry 37 James Bond and others 42 Open org.

43 Second book in Clavell’s “Asian Saga” 44 Fanatic 47 One-up 48 Time zone word: Abbr.

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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency (TNS) Today’s Birthday (04/09/15).

Love is your key to success this year. New partnership profits, while realizing an impossible dream. Prepare to perform, and give it everything. Springtime fun leads to summer adventure. Study a subject up close after 6/14. Explore uncharted terrain. Take advantage of work changes after 10/13. Find renewed confidence after 10/27.

Play with beloved people.

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

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- You have what you need to do a good job. Keep on top of your studies. Don’t cave to peer pressure. Spend minimally. Keep communications channels open. The best ideas

rise to the top. Schedule more time for romance.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -Today is a 7 -- Use your creative talents to generate an increase in your family kitty. Relax and enjoy the game without losing focus. Choose the ethical high road. Invest in success. Collaborate with your partner to go farther, faster.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Hold meetings. Have a party or gather somewhere fun. Celebrate with friends and family. Get carried away by excellent music. The social arena is where growth happens. Expand your influence by playing together. Let work wait.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -Today is a 9 -- The work you’re doing grows your professional reputation. Build your portfolio.

Do as much as you can. You’ve

Down 1 Protest 2 Jinx 3 King output 4 Upright 5 EPA sticker stat 6 Adverb in odes 7 Produce 8 Capital NE of Vientiane 9 Quick learner 10 “Dragnet” force, briefly 11 Rage 12 Orbiter for 15 years 13 Spanish “that” 19 Pressures for payment 21 Ting or ping 24 When doubled, a South Pacific capital 25 Blow 26 First name in game shows 27 Iroquoian people 28 Cabs and syrahs 32 “You’re So ___”: 1973 #1 hit 33 Carrier that doesn’t fly on the Sabbath 34 Where to hear maas and baas 35 Popular chip 37 __ bass 38 Words of understanding 39 Eddie __, detective involved in the actual “French Connection” 40 Each 41 Slender candle 45 Was in debt regarding 46 Yarn 48 Fusilli shape 49 Mortise partners 50 Nod 53 Pigeon’s place 54 Golden, in Guadalajara 55 Full moon, e.g.

56 Thigh-high attire 58 2010 GM financial event 59 Little bite 60 Did nothing 61 One might keep you from seeing the show 62 Magazine VIPs

Sudoku Two got the power, and your status is rising. You see others in a new light. Love gives you strength.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Travel and fun hold your focus. Get out and explore.

Play with people who share your enthusiasm. You’re very persuasive now. Get into something more comfortable. Look sharp.

Things could get hot. Use your secret weapon.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Today is an 8 -- Put your love, time and energy into a home improvement. Research and get the best quality. Discover another way to stretch your money.

Friends and family are very helpful. Put them to work and feed everyone afterwards.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Make plans with a partner. Gather and share valuable information. Write down the possibilities that get cre-

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Sudoku Two ated. Display a fraction of your emotions. Include exotic food, fabrics, or images. Give praise where praise is due.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Your work is really coming together. More study is required. Use existing materials. Cash flow increases with your efforts. Get out and play. Participate in a fascinating conversation. It’s an excellent moment for healing, love, and expansion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Today could get exceptionally entertaining.

A lucky break lights you up. You see things differently now. Find the finances for an upgrade. Invest in your business. Play with the best players you know. The game builds.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Nurture your health today and tomorrow.

Practice meditation, yoga, or take a walk outside. Peaceful introspection recharges your spirit. Others ask your advice... don’t be stingy. Share from your heart. Talk about what really matters to you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Meetings, conferences, classes and social gatherings go well today. Communicate your vision. Together you can generate the funding.

There’s no time to kick back yet.

Make valuable connections, and share information. Friends have what you need.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Career opportunities come knocking.

Follow through! Possibilities for increased income abound, if you put in the effort. A raise is possible. You can get whatever you need. Travel beckons, but take care. Get farther than expected.

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