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Katherine Jamtgaard reviews the latest Blockbuster hit, “Catching Fire.”

NI Opinion Columnists examine Black Friday and its influence on Americans.

UNI gets third place in the Paradise Jam Tournament over Thanksgiving break.

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MEDICATION

Adderall use on the rise JACINDA RUGGLES

Staff Writer

Studies show there is an increase in the number of college-aged students using Adderall and related drugs, though some long-term effects include strokes, mental health issues, depression, hostility and paranoia.

An IMS Health report stated that Adderall prescriptions rose from 5.6 million in 2007 to 14 million in 2011 among 20-39 year olds.

Adderall and related drugs are most commonly used to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD. Medications like Adderall trigger a release of adrenaline in the body, increasing the flow of blood to the muscles, causing an increase in heart rate.

The result of the drug is often increased focus and concentration for longer periods of time. Because of this, college students have used Adderall as a study tool.

Rachel Splinter, junior psychology major, knows someone who once used Adderall as a study tool

but didn’t like the side effects.

“I don’t think it should be used at all because it’s addictive,” Splinter said.

The use of Adderall among college students has not gone unnoticed. News channels, journalists, health reports and drug administrations are releasing articles and information on the use of central nervous system drugs. The news station WHAM on ABC 13 went so far as to call it the “Adderall Epidemic,” saying students are willing to do anything for an “A.” Gordana Dostanic, freshman business major, doesn’t agree with the use of drugs as study tools.

“You should plan out how much you’re going to study,” said Dostanic. “They give you a syllabus for each class.”

Adderall has also been used as a recreational drug, as it can create feelings of euphoria.

“They want something good out of it,” said Keegan Patterson, sophomore theater major.

Alternatives for Adderall

TRANSPORTATION

CF bus route may face changes LINH TA

Executive Editor

The Cedar Falls City Council will vote on Monday on whether they want to keep maintaining a prominent bus route in Cedar Falls, cut its hours or eliminate the route all together.

Route 9 currently runs through areas like the UNI Transportation Center, Main Street, Hudson Road, University Avenue, the Cedar Falls Wal-Mart, Thunder Ridge Mall and other prominent streets in the city.

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DISABILITIES

UNI offering updated literacy program KELLEN NILLES Staff Writer

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Members of the Student Disability Services at the University of Northern Iowa recognize that students learn material in different ways.

To help with the variety of learning processes, the organization is offering an updated version of the literacy assistance software, Read&Write Gold 11.

“You can use it in a variety of ways,” said Brittany Warren,

disabilities specialist at Student Disability Services. “People can use it for classes, browsing the web, reading newspaper articles, stories and emails.”

The program is a way for students with disabilities to understand material more easily.

A disability is defined as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities,” according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. See LITERACY, page 9

A 21-year-old male was arrested Wednesday morning for child endangerment and obstruction of emergency communication on campus.

Conar Reed, 21, was caring for an infant for multiple days at Hillside Courts.

When the mother returned, she noticed bruising on the infant’s buttocks while changing the infant’s diaper. When the mother confronted Reed about the bruising and said she was calling the police, Reed took the mother’s cellular device. He later returned the phone to the mother and left the apartment, according to a complaint filed by UNI Police.

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However, after initial effect swear off, users can become tired, depressed and irritable.

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The bus typically starts at 6 a.m. and stops running at 5 or 6 p.m., but Northern Iowa Student Government President Thomas Madsen said the city may reduce the bus hours so that it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to federal cuts. The city may also completely eliminate the route.

Madsen believes international students and underclassmen will be the on-campus groups most impacted by the possible bus changes.

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due to central nervous system drugs like Adderall involved the use of alcohol.

There are natural alternatives to CNS drugs like Adderall. According to progressivehealth.com, the three alternatives are lifestyle changes, ADHD supplements such as Listol and Focus Formula and nonstimulant ADHD medications like Strattera and Intuniv.

In addition to these alternatives, there are other ways to help students focus campus, then college is not that experience you paid for,” Madsen said.

Madsen said the bus route is run by Cedar Falls and Metropolitan Transportation Authority. MET did not immediately respond to an interview request.

Because of Congressional cuts, the city has run into an $80,000 shortfall for funding. In 2013, 30,000 people used Route 9, according to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

Madsen recommended concerned students either email their Northern Iowa Student Government representative or attend the Cedar Falls City Council meeting

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and work more efficiently.

Exercising regularly and getting the proper amount of sleep helps to sustain focus. Getting outside, creating gadget-free zones and keeping to-do lists are just a few more helpful tips listed on psychcentral. com.

For more information about Adderall and prescription drug abuse, visit nih.gov and drugabuse.gov.

CAMPUS EVENTS FRIDAY

SUSTAINABILITY ABROAD Gilchrist Hall, Room 25 1-2 p.m.

Learn about the study abroad sustainability program in the United Kingdom and Ireland for this upcoming summer.

“5 WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS” Strayer-Wood Theatre, Bertha Martin Theatre 7:30 p.m.

UNI Student Theatre Association presents the comedy “5 Women Wearing The Same Dress.”

GLEE CLUB CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW GBPAC, Great Hall 7:30 p.m.

The UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club offers their annual holiday variety show, including winter songs, dance selections and a play.

SATURDAY

FLIPPING FOR WISHES College Square Mall HuHot 7:30-10:30 a.m.

The Northern Iowa Wishmakers present their annual pancake breakfast.

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The Route 9 MET bus travels through Cedar Falls.

Monday at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

“Losing Route 9, though it might not affect the majority of students, because I think the majority of students have cars and can get to places, the majority of the students it does affect it will affect them greatly,” Madsen said.

NEWS TALK University Book & Supply 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tom Ferguson, Black Hawk County Attorney, will discuss the necessity of drug courts.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP 4th St. and Main St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit Santa and his elves at his holiday workshop.

RECITAL WEEKEND Russell Hall All day The UNI School of Music presents their fall recitals.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL McLeod Center 2 p.m.

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Counting our blessings versus counting our cash MADISON McKONE mckonem @uni.edu

At 5 a.m., the pursuit is on.

Hunters gear up and focus on their prey. They are alert and ready to pounce, letting nothing stand in their way. In late November, the prey I speak of is not one of wildlife, but one of shopping malls and retail stores across the country. That’s right, I’m talking about Black Friday.

The day after Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start of the holiday season, the day many Americans begin their holiday shopping. Retailers run sales to get shoppers in their store and to increase their revenue. The idea has caught on among many consumers, and the sales have soared in recent years.

In fact, The National Retail

Federation estimated that over the course of the weekend, the average consumer spent $407.02. Although this simple business strategy has become one of the most profitable shopping days of the year, it has become one of the most chaotic as well.

The frenzy is widespread and has even become a bit of a danger to many shoppers.

Time Magazine reported that in 2013, there were 15 injuries and one death as result of this shopping craze. Previous years have seen even worse statistics, as hundreds of anxious customers push their way through retailers’ doors.

Overly eager crowds trample those who are less aggressive, resulting in common injuries such as sprained ankles, bruises, broken bones and concussions.

Government regulations have been passed to keep the hysteria in check and to improve shopper safety.

To make matters worse, this supposed “holiday” has brought back the ear-splitting Rebecca Black tune “Friday.”

It is simply a lose-lose situation.

You may manage to snag a few deals here and there, but a study published in the Wall Street Journal found that most Black Friday deals and doorbusters can be found at even lower prices other times of the year. For example, Sears advertised a KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer for $319.99, yet, they offered the same product for $296 in March.

This begs the question, is it really worth it? To that, I say no. Why skip your Thanksgiving meal to wait for hours in a line? Why give up precious moments with your loved ones to stampede into store after store?

Why choose a Black Friday deal over a relaxing break at home?

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What used to be a celebration of thankfulness has turned into a week of excessive consumption. Rather than taking the time to be grateful for what we already have, shoppers hit the malls to acquire even more material items.

We need to start counting our blessings rather than counting our cash. You may

save a dollar here and there, but it is not worth losing the cherished moments and traditions of the holiday season.

I urge you to rethink your priorities for the remainder of the year.

And as for next year, throw away the ads, ditch the shopping and appreciate what you already have, including those around you.

The shameful truth behind Black Friday CHRISTOPHER DANIEL daniecab @uni.edu

Has no one thought it macabre that our society has a recurring observation named “Black Friday?” It sounds as though every year we celebrate a Black Mass or one of the periodic outbreaks of the Black Death that occurred during Europe’s Middle Ages.

Consider the crowds before each stores’ doors, agitated to near frenzy, bordering on violent outbreak and the chaotic spill of the hordes into the retailers once the doors are opened.

It brings to mind the vision of the painter Pieter Brueghel, who lived through the Black Death and whose imagery of Death triumphant and hellscapes were inspired by the miseries of the plague he saw daily. Compare the maniac behavior of our Black Friday crowds to his painting, “The Triumph of Death,” in which hordes of people crawl over

one another reaching for the things that will allow them to escape the reapers that pursue them, and at one point a crowd rushing into a giant box that appears to be shelter but is in reality a giant coffin.

The day after Thanksgiving is not even recognized as a holiday in most states, though nearly every employer, save for retailers, give their workers that day off. Retailers, savvy to this practice and mindful of the approach of Christmas, offer huge discounts on merchandise to attract great numbers of consumers to purchase these goods at what seem to be fantastic prices. The truth of this practice is quite different. In the popular imagination , we think of Black Friday as being called such because of the chaotic nature of the event, particularly in the mind of retail employees who must work that day. In this case, the popular imagination is closer to the truth. The official explanation given is that retailers call this day Black Friday because, up until this day, most operate at a loss. Black Friday allows them to finally real-

The unruliness, chaos and violence of this day has become legend. ize profits, putting their bottom line “in the black.” The truth of this is quite different per The Wall Street Journal.

They report that these bargains are illusory. Big retailers work with their suppliers to set prices higher than needed so that, after markdowns, they will yield a greater profit than normal. This is called highlow pricing. This way, the discount is already priced into the product, so gross margins will remain the same in most eventualities. Legally, retailers are supposed to sell at regular prices for a substantial period, but enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission has been lax, The name Black Friday actually originated in the 1960’s amongst traffic police and store security to describe the post-Thanksgiving rush and the problems it caused for

them. Businesses, not liking the association of the name (“Black Tuesday” being the name of the day the 1929 Wall Street Crash began the Great Depression) organized to try to change the name to Big Friday. It didn’t catch on.

So retailers turned to public relations. Between them, they cooked up the story about stores slashing prices in order to put their books “in the black.”

The problem with high-low pricing and the annual observance of Black Friday, perhaps the only true holiday in a market worshipping culture, is that it has trained consumers to expect these deals. Businesses that attempt a more sane and ethical practice on this day find that they lose business to stores that seriously mark down the prices of their wares after Thanksgiving. So insidious has the practice become, so demanding the public for fantastic bargains, that opening day of Black Friday, traditionally beginning at 6 a.m. have pushed the time back to 4-5 a.m. This year, Black Friday sales began the evening of

Thanksgiving Day, around 8 p.m.

This is yesterday’s news you may say. Black Friday is over. But it’s cyclical. It comes every year as; the black chasm between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The unruliness, chaos and violence of this day have become legend. Isolated incidents, many occurring in Wal-Marts, give use examples of employees trampled over by the crowds once the doors open, crushed to death by the crowd unnoticed. Fistfights, stabbings, branding of firearms over the last 50-inch HDTV on the shelf are not uncommon tales. What sort of culture creates such a day, encourages such base passions in people? Is this how the Invisible Hand of our free market works, chasing after us like Freddy Krueger’s bladed glove, visible only in our nightmares, but chasing us on, running to get the last bottom-priced snow blower before some other undeserving person gets it? Are we really this helpless before market forces?

Ponder this during our season of goodwill towards men.

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RILEY COSGROVE Staff Writer

The UNI Political Science Society hosted a panel in Lang Auditorium following a viewing of the documentary “Miss Re p r e s e n t at i o n ” on Wednesday.

The film, released in 2011, discusses and exposes how women are portrayed in mainstream media and how the mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women, especially when those women are in positions of power in America.

Many of the examples came from reality television, advertisements, movies and music.

The film also shows how women in politics in the U.S. are up against more than just their opponent.

They are up against the media itself, which has the power to categorize women based on their behavior and physical appearance.

The main examples of women in politics came from U.S. Secretary of State Hillar y Clinton’s presidential campaign and the presidential campaign of 2008, in which former gover nor of Alaska,

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Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin) gets close to Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in the new film “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” The film follows the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

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Senior Victoria Hurst, introduces panelists former Lt. Gov. Joy Corning, assistant professor of political science Alison Martens and associate professor of political science Chris Larimer.

Sarah Palin, became the first female Republican to be nominated for vice president.

The panel included former Iowa State Sen. and Lt. Gov. Joy Corning, associate professor of political science Chris Larimer and assistant professor of political science Alison Martens.

“If you are a woman and you want to get into politics, get out there and start doing something for your community,” Corning said.

“Work an event, be on the school board or run for a country supervisor position. Women, especially in politics, have to get their

name out there in order to be a leader and a voice.”

After watching the first 40 minutes of the film, the panel invited audience members to ask questions or make comments it.

The discussion topics were centered on the obstacles women face in politics.

“If you are a woman and being in elected office is not your thing, that’s okay, but do something else with what you have,” Martens said. “Write a book, volunteer, do something with your brain and your talents, because your knowledge and how you use it will define you as a person.”

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MaKayla McDonald, junior music performance major, sings in “The Beggar’s Opera.” The annual opera event displays and allows music students to participate in scenes from multiple operas.

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Samantha Kantak, graduate student, and Ethan Adams, senior music education major, sing in “The Beggar’s Opera” as part of the UNI Opera Scenes Performance Monday.

Sparks catching on in theaters KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Film Critic

Tick tock goes the clock, even for the victors.

In “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) are thrown to the Capitol’s claws once more.

Shortly after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta are sent to each district on their victory tour. President Snow (Donald Sutherland) assigns Katniss the task of convincing him her love for Peeta is real while on the tour.

The annual games hit a landmark anniversary, making it a “quarter quell.”

Every 25th anniversary of the games, the Capitol adds a twist to set them apart from other years. For the 75th games, the tributes are chosen from each district’s victors. As the only female victor of District 12, Katniss is sent once more into the arena with Peeta, who volunteers for the games.

The entire series has followed the books (written

by Suzanne Collins) rather well, only tweaking or discarding a few details. In the books, the games are only seen through Katniss’s eyes, but the movies offers the view from the Capitol as well, such as the puppeteering of the Gamemaker.

Two extremes, poverty and wealth, define the dystopian world of Panem.

The people are oppressed and kept poor under the reign of the president, who resides in the Capitol, a posh, wealthy metropolis.

One could say the Capitol represents Hollywood — full of products and styles

and privileges only accessible to the rich and famous.

Watching the second installation of the Hunger Games trilogy, I thought that the wildly imaginative Capitol costumes could easily have been pulled from Lady Gaga’s closet.

As for the districts, bland and grimy clothing that seemed to volley between mid ‘50s and subtle modern style only hinted at the harshness of district life.

As a fan of the books, I knew what would be going on in the movie, dreading how it would end from the start. Granted, it offers an open lead in for the first part of “Mockingjay” (which wraps up the series), but it left so much to be continued.

I did appreciate the little details thrown into this production. Unlike the first movie, the removal of fallen tributes (which, in the book, was described as a hovercraft coming down and taking the body) was actually shown, which drew the movie closer to the book.

Characters also stayed true to their personae mapped out on the page: Johanna (Jenna Malone) was loudly uncensored, Finnick (Sam Claflin) was devilishly charming and Beetee (Jeffrey Wright) was quietly brilliant.

With a story dealing in the deaths of many, one can expect cherished or loveable characters to be killed.

In the first movie, it was Rue’s death that pulled at the audience’s heartstrings.

For the second round, a sweet elderly woman, Mags (Lynn Cohen), held the title of most heart-wrenching death.

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“I personally think the RWG voices are better than those that come with some of the free text-to-speech programs I’ve tried out,” Warren said.

The text-to-speech feature allows individuals, especially auditory learners, to choose one of four options, U.S. Ava, U.S. Tom, Microsoft Ana and Paulina, a native Spanish speaker. The user is able to adjust the pitch, speed and folume of the voices.

“It reads aloud more clearly than I expected it to,” said Emily Borcherding, who is with the Academic Learning Center.

“The program would be good with resources, texts, notes and hopefully handwriting.”

Using the software with a Google document allows individuals to use other tools, including spell checker, word prediction, study skills, homophones/confusables checker and vocabulary builder.

“For individuals that are auditory learners, they may want to read PDF documents, emails, books and stories out loud. For visual learners who are brainstorming for a paper, they can create a graphic organizer,” Warren said.

Voice note allows users to

insert a recorded voice note into a Word document. It helps with inserting instructions or making audio responses in the document as well.

A similar program can cost hundreds of dollars, according to Warren. However, Warren said Read&Write Gold is free for those affiliated with UNI. “I would encourage our students to use this program,” Borcherding said.

The software helps to improve reading fluency and comprehension, and it prepares individuals for future success, according to the Texthelp website.

Warren said the program is helpful, especially for students in the disability center.

The program can be used to help individuals on the desktop, in the Cloud and on an iPad, according to the Texthelp website. Software for the desktop option consists of downloads for a PC and for a MAC. Individuals can download or update Read&Write Gold 11 from UNI through the Information Technology Service’s website.

“Hopefully people will see that this program is available, how it might benefit them and with their work. People should take advantage of this opportunity while they can,” Warren said.

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Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women In Leadership Dr. Sue Follon served as Vice President for Educational and Student Services at the University of Northern Iowa from 1985 until her death from lung cancer on November 4, 1998. She was the first woman to be named a vice president at UNI. Dr. Follon’s leadership style was built on helping others develop their own gifts and “soar” in their own right. She was never one to seek the limelight herself, but rather concentrated on empowering others. She was known for her listening skills, her attention to the individual, and her commitment to community. Students and their development were her central focus, and she was a strong advocate for programs and policies which promoted this.

She delighted in her interactions with students and called many by name.

Prior to coming to UNI, Dr. Follon served as the Executive Director of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women from 1976-1985. She was untiring in her efforts to promote equality and justice. Former Governor Ray said, “I believe she moved the cause of women’s rights so far --- as much as any person I know. She knew people were adverse to change and understood that people responded to a cause when it was presented in a civil fashion.”

Dr. Follon received her B.S. degree in biology from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1963, her master’s degree in College Student Personnel Services from UNI in 1970, and her Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from Drake University in 1983. She was born on June 22, 1942, to Oliver and Mary Rebecca Follon of Volga, Iowa. Other positions held included service as Assistant Dean of Students and Coordinator of Student Activities at Buena Vista College, Director of Campbell Hall at UNI, and high school teacher in Delmar. Her awards included the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice, Salute Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Progress of Women, Iowa’s Outstanding Young Woman of the Year in 1976, and a Merit Award from the Iowa Wesleyan College Alumni Association.

Scholarship Guidelines for 2014-2015 Description and Criteria: This scholarship recognizes students for their leadership contributions during their tenure at UNI and potential to model leadership for women. Applicants should show evidence of leadership potential through their awareness of social justice issues, including those affecting women and/or gender; desire to make a difference; demonstrated commitment to serving others; and ethical behavior. The committee will consider both breadth and depth of leadership activities. Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at UNI at the time of application and will be returning for the following academic year as an undergraduate student (both fall and spring semesters) and are required to be full-time students each semester. A cumulative grade point of 3.25 or higher is required.

Amount: $5,000 one-year award applied directly to the student's university bill (half each semester).

Application Deadline: Applicants are required to use the University Scholarship Application at http://www.uni.edu/finaid/.

The deadline for submission is Wednesday, January 15, 2014.

Award Presentation: The scholarship will be awarded in the spring.

Selection Process: Applicants must complete the University Scholarship Application and answer the following two questions under the “Academics” section: • Will you be a full time UNI undergraduate for both semesters in the upcoming year?

• Have you been involved in making exceptional leadership contributions while at UNI? If yes, explain these contributions and how they model leadership for women.

Students meeting all minimum requirements and answering these questions on the form will be contacted regarding further questions addressing the above criteria which are required for the Follon Scholarship selection process. Consideration will be given to the quality and clarity of responses. The selection committee will screen the applications and make the selection.

Should there be no qualified applicant in a given year, the scholarship will not be awarded.

Selection Committee: The selection committee will be composed of at least three faculty/staff and at least one upper level or graduate student involved with programming activities, which promote women and leadership.

FILM REVIEW

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I think one of the messages the movie tries to get across is that no person, no form of government, no society, should get so out of hand that every aspect is controlled by one force of power. The people of the world should not be so oppressed that they can barely start a revolution.

Another concept is not letting yourself be changed by the situation you’re thrown into. In the first movie, Peeta is fearful of the Capitol and the games changing him, saying, “If I’m going to die, I want to still be me.”

Johanna is a wonderful example of not bowing to the expectations of the Capitol.

In her interview with Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci), she speaks her mind on how she feels about being reaped.

Wouldn’t it be a shame if a person’s entire identity was changed, morphed to accept and encourage the practices of the Capitol? Sometimes I question how people could accept such a sick, demented society. Why would it take 75 years for a revolution to spark? But fear can be a gripping emotion, one that can seem unshakable until the smallest shred of hope wedges its way into one’s heart.

I give this movie five stars and I highly recommend it to those who appreciate the novels, as well as to those who just appreciate quality cinema. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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UNI dominates Badgers NICK GARY

Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa was looking to send a message to not only the University of Wisconsin Badgers, but to the whole country Saturday night in their first home meet. Before a sellout crowd at West Gym, the Panthers overwhelmed the 24th-ranked Badgers, winning the first four matches en route to a 29-9 victory.

Cooper Moore began the meet with a 13-2 victory over Frank Cousins at 165 pounds, shutting him out in the first two periods and using a couple takedowns to put him away.

The following three consecutive matches were extremely tight, and they gave the Panthers momentum and cemented the victory over the Badgers.

Wrestling at 174 pounds, Cody Caldwell had a dramatic win, defeating Scott Legiel 9-6.

Down 5-3 after two periods, Caldwell used a couple takedowns and an escape to come back and steal the victory.

In the 184-pound match, Ryan Loder used an escape in the third period to take a 1-0 victory from Dylan Iczkowski.

Basil Minto continued his strong start to his first season as a Panther, defeating Timmy

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Final win not good enough for playoffs RILEY UBBEN

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Dylan Peters (above) pins Ryan Taylor in UNI’s 29-9 win over Wisconsin.

Peters has started his college career with six straight pins.

McCall, 3-2.

Dylan Peters remained undefeated at 125 pounds when he pinned Ryan Taylor for his sixth win of the season. Not only is Peters undefeated, but he has pinned every one of his opponents this season.

Joe Colon overcame what may have been his toughest challenge of the season, shutting out 2nd-ranked Tyler Graff, 6-0.

After speeding to an 8-2

start in the first period, Joey Lazor defeated Jesse Thielke 14-2.

Freshman Gunnar Wolfensperger earned his third victory of the season by decision over T.J. Ruschell, 10-8.

This week, UNI moved up to sixth place in the InterMat rankings. The team will wrestle in Las Vegas at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite Dec. 6-7 before coming back to Cedar Falls Dec. 14 to compete in the UNI Open.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

David Johnson rushed for 156 yards and scored two touchdowns in the in Panthers’ 28-13 win over Western Illinois University in their final contest of the 2013 season. UNI scored all of their 28 points in the first half, with 21 of those points coming off WIU turnovers on their way to their third-straight win. Despite the final score, the Panthers were outgained offensively in yardage in their third straight win, 361-247.

WIU quarterback Trenton Norvell threw for 252 yards on 51 attempts. Norvell was picked off three times in the last 5 minutes of the second quarter.

Ray Mitchell had two of those interceptions as he scored touchdowns on back-to-back Panther defensive possessions near the end of the second quarter. Mitchell’s second interception return went for 72-yards. The junior defensive back had a team-high four interceptions this season for UNI. The Leathernecks had a pick-six of their own when Brion Carnes was intercepted

by Kevin Kintzel for a 30-yard touchdown.

Carnes completed four passes on 12 attempts for 68 yards while rushing for 31 yards.

Johnson finished the season with 1,286 rushing yards and was named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference First Team this week.

Despite going 8-4 for the season with wins over Iowa State University, McNeese State University and Youngstown State University, the Panthers did not make the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for the second straight season. The Missouri Valley Football Conference will have just two teams in the playoffs this year: two-time defending national champion North Dakota State University and at-large bid South Dakota State University.

FINAL RECORDS

08-09.....................12-3 09-10 ......................7-4 10-11.......................7-5 11-12.....................10-3 12-13.......................5-7 13-14.......................7-5

VOLLEYBALL

Buss carries UNI to third place Panthers fall to SIU COLE BAIR

Sports Writer

Over Thanksgiving break, the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team was in the U.S. Virgin Islands playing in the Paradise Jam Tournament. The Panthers also played a Tuesday night nonconference road game at Milwaukee against the black and gold Panthers.

UNI finished 2-1 at the Paradise Jam with wins against Loyola Maramount University and Lasalle University and a loss against eventual tournament champion, the University of Maryland. In a 90-81 victory over LMU, junior point guard Deon Mitchell was at his best of the season so far, finishing with 23 points and five assists.

Redshirt sophomore Matt Bohannon recorded 22 points on 5-7 shooting from beyond the arc..

In the 80-66 loss to Maryland, the Panthers were within two points with just under 6 minutes remaining. The Terrapins answered with a quick five points and shot 6-10 from the 3-point line in the second half.

In the third-place game against 2013 Sweet 16 par-

ticipant LaSalle University, the Panthers rode a career-high 23 points from Nate Buss to a 65-50 victory. Buss scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half while the rest of the UNI offense scored 15 points in the half. Buss went on to be named to the AllTournament team.

Against the UW-M Panthers on Tuesday, UNI appeared to be in the driver’s seat with a 42-31 lead one minute into the second half, but a 17-0 run by UW-M deflated UNI as they couldn’t

get any closer than six points the rest of the way.

Mitchell continued to score for a total of 19 points and he recorded four turnovers to pair with his four assists. Redshirt sophomore Wes Washpun scored a regular-season high 16 points.

UNI plays at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines where they will take on the 17th-ranked Iowa State University Cyclones in the Big Four Classic.

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Deon Mitchell (above) averaged 15 points per game at the Paradise Jam. Mitchell leads the team with 14.3 ppg this season.

in MVC Tournament BEN LLOYD

Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa Volleyball team ended the regular season by winning their final two home matches against Loyola University Chicago and Bradley University last weekend. They were the final UNI wins for seniors Macy Ubben and Shelby Kintzel, as their careers have now come to a close. The final two wins of the season also gave the Panthers a share of the regular season Missouri Valley Conference title. Wichita State University and UNI finished with a conference record of 15-3.

The wins also secured the second seed and a first-round bye for UNI in the VC playoffs.

The Panthers faced Southern Illinois University Friday night, setting the stage for the semifinals of the MVC tournament.

Down two sets to none, the Panthers used a 4-0 run to jump in front of the Salukis

in the third set and didn’t let go of the lead, which forced a fourth set and avoided a sweep.

In the fourth set, things were neck and neck between the two sides. The Panthers came within two points of SIU with a score of 20-18, but that was the closest UNI found itself. SIU took the fourth set and overcame the higher-seeded Panthers 25-21, ultimately ending the Panthers’ season.

Although the season ended sooner than the Panthers wanted, there were some postseason celebrations worth noting. Head coach Bobbi Petersen was named the MVC Coach of the Year, her fifth time winning that honor, and Ubben was named the MVC Defensive Player of the Year. Ubben was also named to the All-MVC first team along with Kintzel.

Sophomores Kinsey Caldwell and Courtney Kintzel were named to the All-MVC second team and Amie Held earned All-MVC freshman honors.

The Panthers finish the 2013 season with an overall record of 23-8.

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