TUBA CONCERT
POLITICS
BASKETBALL
CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 6
OPINION PAGE 4
SPORTS PAGE 8
UNI tuba players toot their horns to a selection of music on Wednesday.
Columnist Kayla Venuto questions the political affiliation of college Democrats.
The women’s basketball team suffered a loss, 80-44, to the Jackrabbits.
Tuesday
Nov. 19, 2013
Volume 110, Issue 24
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CONCERT
UNI community gives feedback Popular bands rock on higher education reforms out with UNI crowd
IRIS FRASHER/Northern Iowan
The Plain White T’s put on a concert at Neilson Fieldhouse Nov. 14.
HANNAH GIBBS
Staff Writer
JACINDA RUGGLES/Northern Iowan
Under Secretary Martha Kanter and Sen. Harkin discuss early learning education in the school systems.
LINH TA
Executive Editor
Attendees at the U.S. Department of Education forum on Friday expressed concerns over proposed higher education reforms by the Obama administration, with particular focus on a proposed college ranking system. The University of Northern Iowa was one of four schools in the nation that were chosen for public hearings regarding JACINDA RUGGLES/Northern Iowan college affordability, held by the Chris Miller asks about equality of U.S. Department of Education. tech schools verse universities. Currently, the Obama administration is exploring new meth- rates. ods to increase college accesAdditionally, the administrasibility, like creating a rating tion is looking into tying fedsystem that evaluates schools on eral financial aid assistance to percentage of students receiv- the rating system by providing Pell grants, average tuition ing more Pell grants to higher cost, graduate earnings, gradua- ranked schools and providing tion rates, loan rates and transfer more money to students who
complete more courses in their degree, according to a fact sheet by the Department of Education. The goal of the new rating system is to create more “competition and innovation,” which can lower prices and promote the best education practices, according to the fact sheet. During the forums across the country, Martha Kanter, under secretary, said she’s heard consistent feedback from students and faculty, such as: “Create a rating system that will have value and be used for its intended purposes. Be wary of unintended consequences and protect the country from any unintended consequences. Don’t compare a scientist to a teacher. Don’t use earning in that way. Be smart about it.” See FORUM, page 3
The University of Northern Iowa Campus Activities Board welcomed Parachute, the Plain White T’s and Tommy and the High Pilots on Thursday to a packed house at the Nielson Field House. “We saw three great bands that were going on tour together, and they both have huge fan bases,” said Zane Philips, CAB concert chair. Tommy and the High Pilots started their set with “Outta
My Head,” a song from their newest album, “Only Human,” that was released in May. “Tommy was great for an opening act. He had great stage presence,” said Emily Hummel, freshman marketing major. “He had the goofiest dance moves, and then when he got down and interacted with the crowd that was really awesome. Not a lot of opening acts do that. Their set got me excited for the rest of the concert.” See BANDS, page 7
ABORTION
Taylor discusses abortion RILEY COSGROVE Staff Writer
On her trip across the country, abortion and women’s rights speaker Sunsara Taylor stopped at the University of Northern Iowa and spoke to UNI community members in Seerley Hall Nov. 14. “I have spoken to women all around the country, and I know for a fact that someone
in your family, even if it is far down the line, has had an abortion,” Taylor said. “It is not talked about because of society’s stereotypes of abortion.” Taylor stressed that having an abortion is a safe and confidential process, and that it is important for women to have this choice. See TAYLOR, page 3
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