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More than 70 programs could be affected by possible cuts JOHN ANDERSON Executive Editor

While nothing is final, a draft of possible academic program closures and changes presented to the faculty senate Monday shows that more than 70 programs could be affected by a round of cuts the university looks to implement in the wake of dwindling state allocations. The university has made no official announcement regarding program cuts and changes as of press time, but you can view an updated version of the draft below. < See page 3 for more on the cuts

EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS LIST IS A DRAFT; NONE OF THESE CHANGES ARE FINAL. THE UNIVERSITY WILL ANNOUNCE THE FINAL CHANGES SOMETIME THIS WEEK.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Department of Curriculum and Instruction Educational Technology Minor Special Education-Teaching Minor (also listed in Special Education) Curriculum and Instruction: Education of the Gifted M.A.E. Middle Level Education: Content Specialization M.A.E. Department of Special Education Early Childhood Special Education-Teaching Minor

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On Monday at 7 a.m., Students United for Academics at the University of Northern Iowa began a weeklong peaceful protest of potential academic program cuts as well as the closing of Malcolm Price Laboratory School.

The Study Vigil, which is being held 24 hours a day outside of the offices of President Benjamin Allen and Provost Gloria Gibson in Seerley Hall, will continue until Friday at 7 p.m.

Kelley Rouchka, a graduate student in history, is one of the leaders in the movement and said the group decided to have the study vigil in response to hearing about the potential academic program cuts.

“We believe the cuts contradict the mission statement, and we want to show the administration and legislature that there are students at UNI that care deeply about education,” Rouchka said.

“Our main cause is keeping academics at the center of the university’s priorities.”

According to a statement released by the Students United for Academics, the group holds a “core belief that education is vital to our development as individuals and that the university is essential to this development.”

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Students study in Seerley Hall as part of the Study Vigil hosted by Students United for Academics in protest of the potential academic program cuts and the closing of Price Lab.

pus, the Board of Regents, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and the state legislature.

According to Rouchka, about 100 people stopped by on Tuesday, which was about twice as many as on Monday, though it was a little slow earlier in the mornings. She said she feels the turnout has been great.

Majda Sarkic, a senior political science major with a French minor, was at the vigil because she is “opposed to the academic cuts that are in the process of happening.”

“I don’t think all the options, as far as cuts go, have been explored.

The faculty and the students have been shut out of the process completely,” Sarkic said. “Overall, I think the academic integrity of the university has been compromised.”

Rouchka also said some faculty members have been stopping by and some have held class on the ground floor of Seerley.

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students. Rouchka also said Allen has been supportive, inviting students at the vigil into his office to chat on Tuesday morning.

“He (Allen) was really very nice and offered us coffee and doughnuts,” Rouchka said. “He was really supportive and emphasized what we’re doing (with the vigil) is really great and he hopes we continue throughout the week.”

According to Rouchka, Gibson was not in her office the week of the vigil.

Rouchka said she would love to meet with members of “Team Ben Allen” and see what could be done to help their cause.

Sarah Jackson, a junior graphic technology and German double major, said Team Ben Allen had good intentions, but she doesn’t think they are being well informed.

“The faculty has our best interest in mind because they see us every day,” Jackson said.

Similarly, Sarkic said the “only divisive group in this whole process has been the pro-Ben-Allen group.”

“They have accused the faculty of such wrongdoing, and the students dissatisfied with the process as being troublemakers,” Sarkic said. “They have tried to squash dissent at this university.”

Rouchka invited campus leaders to come speak to students at the vigil because they “would love to have an audience with (the leaders).”

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Student body president-elect Jordan Bancroft-Smithe (left) shakes hands with fellow presidential candidate Kyle Burns following the announcement of the election results in Maucker Union Wednesday.

Jordan and KaLeigh win runoff election

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Jordan Bancroft-Smithe and KaLeigh White will be next year’s University of Northern Iowa student body president and vice president after the pair took 58.8 percent of the vote in Wednesday’s runoff election.

Bancroft-Smithe and White garnered 772 of the 1,313 votes cast on MyUNIverse Tuesday and Wednesday, while Kyle Burns and Brendan Thompson garnered 541 votes, or 41.2 percent.

The winning ticket also came out ahead in last week’s general elections with 41.8 percent of the vote, though their failure to capture a simple majority of votes cast forced the runoff and a third week of campaigning for the top two tickets.

Bancroft-Smithe was shaking with excitement after the announcement, while White found herself speechless.

“I look forward to helping UNI and all of its students,” White said.

The two will take office in mid-April and will begin transitioning into their new roles in the coming weeks, during which they will meet with current executives, meet administrators and faculty and become accustomed to the day-to-day work and routines of the president and vice president.

Current student body president Spencer Walrath thinks the elected duo, armed with experience in Northern Iowa Student Government that includes involvement and leadership in the External Relations and Organization and Finance committees, will do well in their new roles.

“I feel very relieved,” he said. “It’s good to know that I can start the transition process and start to remove myself from this job and place its happy burden on Jordan’s shoulders.”

Walrath feels the toughest part of the transition for Bancroft-Smithe and White will be coming to represent the stu-

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tough times,” referring to the university’s budget situation, the announced and anticipated program cuts and the community’s reaction to them.

“I don’t think the enormity of it will fully hit them until they’ve actually taken office, something new develops, and it’s up to them to decide how to react to it,” he said.

With the $24.5 million in cuts to state appropriations UNI has seen over the last four years, the two plan to focus on getting students to vote next year in state and national elections “so that legislators listen to their concerns, especially at a time that higher education is being cut,” White said.

“I think it will be a very interesting year, a very challenging year for them,” Walrath said of Bancroft-Smithe and White.

“I don’t envy them, as I’m sure (former student body president Joel Anderson) doesn’t envy me right now. But I’m very excited to see what comes out of their administration next year, because I have very high hopes for them.”

Burns and Thompson were proud of the campaign they ran.

“We feel blessed to have met as many people as we have and learned as much about campus as we have,” Burns said. “Overall, it was a very, very valuable experience.”

While they will spend the next few weeks trying to get back to being students, Burns and Thompson intend to continue their involvement on campus next year.

“This campaign was very good at reenergizing me and remotivating me to be a leader on campus and trying to work for the needs of students,” Burns said.

All four candidates thanked their supporters for their time, effort and sacrifice.

“To all our supporters, we’re really, really thankful, not only for the votes but the moral support along the way, the words of encouragement,” Burns said.

During a meeting with the faculty senate Monday, the University of Northern Iowa administration presented a list of more than 70 possible academic program eliminations and restructurings ranging from geography to foreign languages.

All students currently enrolled in affected programs will be able to graduate.

While no official announcements have been made as of press time, UNI President Benjamin Allen said he hopes to release a final list “very soon.”

The faculty senate released a statement Tuesday stating it does not endorse or condone any recommendations made for program closures and that the two meetings it had with the administration to discuss the proposed changes do not constitute adequate or appropriate consultation.

“We don’t fully understand why specific decisions were made.

We can’t say that this was a good idea. We just don’t know,” Jeffrey Funderburk, chair of the faculty senate, said in a phone interview Wednesday afternoon.

On Feb. 27, the administration first presented the senate with a “very long list” of potential closures and changes on an overhead, which they quickly looked at down the line, Funderburk said. He added that the senators weren’t able to provide informed counsel about every program on the list.

“If somebody happened to be

in the room (working in any of the listed programs) ... they might have some information off the top of their head, but otherwise a lot of the others just had nobody in the room that would even know if this was a good idea, bad idea, or that we even offered that degree,” he said.

While programs were taken off the list as a result of the two meetings, Funderburk felt there wasn’t enough time for faculty to fully consider the proposal.

“It’s false to pretend that the faculty are opposed to the cuts at all — that’s not true — but the hurry-up of trying to do it is the concern,” he said. “This is a very complicated university and going this fast, it’s hard to imagine that all the unintended consequences have been thought through on some of these.”

In a phone interview Wednesday afternoon, Allen said the timing, while not ideal, was partly influenced by the university’s budget issues going into fiscal year ’13, which it will enter with a $4 million deficit if the state legislature doesn’t increase UNI’s funding.

“I think there were some mistakes made in terms of how this was handled, but it was an issue of how to deal with these issues of possible effect to tenure-track members and being sure they’re in alignment with the master agreement,” he said.

“Could it have been better timed in terms of earlier in the

process — earlier in the academic year — that’s another issue, but to some degree it’s really framed by the fact that we have to make some tough decisions to make our budget balanced going forward,” he later added.

Allen and Funderburk met this week to determine ways to increase communication between the administration and the faculty on budgetary issues, including implementing a more systematic way of talking about budget priorities and potentially making greater use of budgetary committees.

“I think also it’s a matter of simply having more meetings with the faculty senate leadership,” Allen said.

Though he believes many people on campus would like to see the cuts delayed to allow more time to understand their potential impact, Funderburk feels the “die is cast” for the moment.

Emotions are mounting on campus in the wake of the UNI faculty’s vote of no confidence in Allen and Provost Gloria Gibson last Friday, with several students speaking in support for or dissent from the administration.

Funderburk emphasized that the different members of the campus community are working with good intentions.

“I believe that everyone’s motivations — administration, faculty and student — are actually in the best interest of UNI as they see it,” he said.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR A letter from physics alumni As alumni of a UNI physics department that we hold in the highest regard, we were stunned to learn last week that the B.S. physics majors are at risk of being cut to alleviate longterm budget concerns. We fully understand that UNI is facing significantly reduced state funding and painful choices must be made. But the proposed elimination of the B.S. physics degree program highlights what we find to be a growing and dangerously flawed mindset at universities across the country.

Cost-saving efforts in academic programs always begin by taking aim at lowenrollment majors like physics because of the flawed perception that eliminating them will have the lowest impact. A metric based solely on enrollment numbers sets a dangerous precedent and is clearly incomplete.

The metric ignores the importance of the physics department to the rest of the natural sciences college and ignores the millions of dollars in external funding brought in by the physics faculty that would be lost without a robust physics major. Removing the B.S. major in physics will damage the reputation of UNI’s science college and make it difficult for the college to compete with other universities both nationally and within the state.

The enrollment metric also ignores the quality of the program and the quality of the students it graduates.

After graduation, many of us went on to complete doctoral degrees in physics at leading institutions or were quickly hired in technical fields where the demand for physics majors, including teachers, is high. We owe our success in no small part to the high quality of UNI’s physics program and as we continue to build our careers

we would like to credit our success to an institution that continues to be a proud supporter of physics.

UNI graduates five to 10 majors per year, which is above average compared to other U.S. physics programs.

Measured by external funding, research publications, enrollment or the success of its graduates, UNI physics stands out and should be a model for all liberal arts colleges.

Perhaps most disturbing, the enrollment metric erodes the university’s commitment to a liberal arts core. It is not adequate for a university that prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum to simply expose students to a variety of fields. The university must provide students with the opportunity to flourish in those fields.

Anything less is simply not in the true spirit of a liberal arts curriculum. To this point, many of us did not start as physics majors, but chose them only after taking introductory general education classes. The same opportunities that changed our lives must be kept available to future students.

Cuts to good academic programs may be necessary to achieve fiscal stability, but the cuts must be made intelligently and openly. The Iowa Board of Regents and many students have praised President Allen for his courage to make tough budget decisions. Drawing a line on the enrollment chart and cutting the programs beneath the line is not courageous.

Leadership requires careful evaluation of the merits of each program and how each will benefit the long-term strength of the university.

Lastly, Gover nor Branstad, President Allen and others have repeatedly called for improvements in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education. Low enrollment < See PHYSICS, page 5

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Meditations on the NISG masked vigilante

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hough I hate to admit it, I was thoroughly entertained by @panther_pundit, the anonymously run Twitter account that describes its own operation as, “covering the NISG Elections with crafty criticism and a hefty side of snark.” The Panther Pundit lived up to the description by tweeting more than 225 times between Feb. 10 and March 7.

The level of anonymity maintained by the Panther Pundit was admittedly impressive. From day one, speculation raged as to who the Pundit might be. Many guessed and, apparently, very few came close. Names were tossed around in the NISG community, stirring up emotions.

I think the anonymity is what I find most intriguing about the Pundit. It obviously took work for someone to accomplish what they did, but what was the cost to others?

For example, tensions were running high in the days following the announcement of the runoff between Jordan & KaLeigh and Kyle & Brendan, especially after

NATE KONRARDY konrardy@ uni.edu

Trevor Monnier, presidential candidate from the secondrunner-up ticket of Trevor and Beth, endorsed Kyle & Brendan seemingly without Beth Monnier’s consent. The Panther Pundit was there to pounce on the issue. The Pundit correctly quoted and challenged Trevor’s attack of Jordan & KaLeigh’s “principals and morals.” It was refreshing to see that someone was willing to ask why we should not only question the moral platform on which candidates make decisions, but also the highest-ranking officials at the schools they attended during their childhood.

I feel the anonymity of the Panther Pundit resulted in its development of a false sense of authority. I recognize that authority cannot be created; authority must be given. If we could all declare ourselves leaders and worthy of attention, I’m sure plenty of people

would take full advantage of that. The fact of the matter is that a leader needs followers, and the Panther Pundit has 70 of them. That being said, creating a phoenix of a social networking persona from the ashes of a personal Twitter account sounds like a very successful series of events similar to acts of attentionseeking behavior.

Whether the Panther Pundit will reveal himself or herself is anybody’s guess.

But the Pundit can rest assured they made an impact; they seemingly discovered a recipe for success. It was heavy on the cynicism with copious amounts of sarcasm while taking it delightfully easy on the empathy.

One can only speculate as to whether the Panther Pundit will again make their presence known, but if and when they do, it will be identifiable by the snarky prowess of blatant personal attacks from behind the veil of a computer monitor or touch screen.

Nate Konrardy is a junior in

interpersonal communication and philosophy from Durango, Iowa.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR The future of UNI Over the last few months, we’ve all watched the devastating impact severe budget cuts have on the University of Northern Iowa. Over the last two years, I’ve watched the House Republican majority try to slash and cut UNI down to the bone.

Last year alone, the cuts proposed

by Republicans totaled $7.5 million, which is almost 10 percent of UNI’s budget.

Last year, we fought together to keep open the Institute for Decision Making and this year we’re working together to keep Price Lab and the UNI Metal Casting Center open. Just

last month, Republicans suggested another $3 million cut to UNI for the next fiscal year, which starts in July.

At a time when we need to double our skilled workforce to keep up with the rest of the world, these deep cuts are the exact opposite of what the legislature should be doing right now.

We need more students to go to college and we need to get even better at educating our kids by training the next generation of Iowa teachers.

I’ve heard the message loud and clear from the people in our community: enough is enough. I couldn’t agree more.

Right now, there are three propos-

als on the table for UNI. The governor has proposed a status quo budget for UNI with a $3 million boost for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics initiative. The senate has suggested an $8.5 million increase for UNI next year and Republicans have proposed another $3 million cut to UNI. I’ve heard over and over again from my Republican colleagues that the state doesn’t have any money, we can’t afford to fund UNI and we have to cut more. It’s nonsense. The state is going to end the current fiscal year with nearly $1 billion in surplus and reserves. Budget projections for next

year show the state will have another budget surplus from $200-300 million on top of the $600 million sitting in our savings accounts.

With just over a month to go before session ends, you can make a difference for our community and UNI. If you haven’t already, I hope you will contact your legislators and the governor to tell them to increase state funding for UNI. Thank you, Bob Kressig Representative, Iowa House District 19

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR A letter to Ben Allen from a UNI physics alumnus Dear Sir, Your “open” letter dated March 5 must not go unanswered by someone who benefited tremendously by what UNI has afforded him and still cares deeply about the future of the institution.

I am a graduate of UNI and hail from a small town in southwest Iowa. I earned a B.A. in physics education in ‘83 and an M.A. in science education at UNI in ‘91. I currently teach students math and physics at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.

In 1978, I chose UNI over other institutions because UNI offered something other colleges and universities did not offer — a teacher education program second to none.

Furthermore, I chose physics because after taking just one general physics class with Dale Olson, a faculty member who is still there, I realized it was an area that I loved, that I aspired to teach and that would provide a life-long career for me.

The department was small and we had few students in classes, but because of that small class

size and individual attention, this farm boy from a small high school was successful. In 1988, married with children and living near Nashua, Iowa, I went back to UNI to get my master’s degree. Had it not been for proximity, a schedule that was accommodating to a working adult and tuition that was affordable, I may not have completed this goal. The faculty in the physics department, science education department and earth science department at that time made it possible.

The physics department at UNI is still small, but I assure you, although the faces have changed since the ’80s and ’90s, through their active participation in the Iowa Academy of Science and in the Iowa Association of Physics Teachers and the research being performed there by quality faculty, it is evident there are still many wonderful things going on, providing today’s students that same quality, innovative and caring education.

The number of students I teach physics to on a yearly basis is also small, but like UNI, that does not mean we

should eliminate the opportunity to take the subject.

Qualified physicists and physics educators are still in short supply and in high demand.

True, it is not a field for everyone, which is why the program in so many institutions is typically smaller, but that does not mean it is no less important. In fact, pursuing a degree in an area that boasts larger numbers and higher budgets, such as business or sports, does not ensure the student will be gainfully employed after graduation.

Obviously my concern is what your intention is for what has been termed “Cuts to smaller academic programs” (Feb, 27, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Diane Heldt). Physics is a smaller academic program; however, the worth of a program should not be measured simply by the number of graduates, but by something that is much more difficult to measure and access — quality.

Sudden, drastic changes and the transference of the economics and well-being of a college into the hands of a few in administration and government are ill-advised, and

drastic changes are difficult to reverse. The damage caused by these changes does not manifest until it is too late and those responsible are long gone.

The students, faculty and alumni are the heart of the university and must be heard and must be a part of addressing any crisis. I disagree with this part of your recent statement dated March 5: “Our imagination for the future must be greater than our commitment to the past.”

Your statement is not specific as to what programs you plan to cut or reduce, nor do you offer any reasons why it must be the smaller programs that need to be affected. It is as if you wish to make the changes and provide the explanation later; you offer little supporting information.

I, and countless other alumni, am the living part of that past. Leaders of a unique and special place like UNI must regard the commitment to the real and living past to be as strong as imagination for the future. Without commitment and support from those of us from the past, one day the future of UNI will only be

imagination.

I hope, to whatever degree, to be a part of UNI’s future, but if your vision as president of my alma mater includes eliminating or reducing programs simply for the sake of saving money, count me out.

Warm regards, Wade Sick

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fewer than 10 bachelor degrees annually. Imagine the impact to U.S. innovation if all of these programs were dropped.

Iowa’s leaders, including President Allen, should heed their own call and focus on improving these numbers, not

giving up on them.

Kevin Junck (’86), Alan Ross (’86), Brad Neagle (’86), Mark Olsen (’93), Andrew Harken (‘99), Eric Potratz (’03), Wes Even (’03), Andrea Conley (’05), Adam Perkins (’05), Cary Pint (’06), William Griffin (’06), Russ Even (’08)

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in science programs, particularly physics, is a nationwide problem not unique to UNI. More than 90 percent of physics programs in the U.S. grant

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Massage therapist caters to every ‘knead’ of UNI students CHRISTY WAGNER Guest Writer

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Bob Dylan’s Blond on Blond album, recreated by local artist Gary Kelley.

33.3 covers its second year KIRSTEN TJOSSEM

Entertainment Writer

The walls at Cup of Joe are constantly changing with the work of local artists displayed on them. The current display consists of 34 redesigned or recreated album covers, all done by different artists. The show, named 33.3 for the speed of a 12-inch LP record as well as the number of artists, is hosted by Dana Lechtenberg. The .3 stands for Lechtenberg’s 5-year-old daughter, Emmalene, who recreated a Foo Fighters album cover.

“I was seeing a lot of really great exhibits happening on the west coast and I wanted to go to all of them.

Since that was not within my reach, I decided to try my hand at putting on a group show locally,” Lechtenberg said. “I love album design and illustration, but unfortunately as more and more music is going digital, the album cover and design is dying. The show is a celebration of music design and getting to work alongside other talented, passionate people.”

In its second year, Lechtenberg has noticed an

increase in interest from last year and is already thinking of future plans for the show. By year four, he might try a 45 show, decreasing the size of the piece but increasing the number of participants, and the artwork would reflect a single, rather than an entire album.

“I’ve also been toying around with the idea of doing a completely random summer-themed group art show. Again, borrowing from the Gallery 1988/L.A. scene, movie posters, video games, etc.,” Lechtenberg said. < See 33.3 ART, page 7

Visions of paradise seem to escort the anticipation of spring break, and beautiful beaches, toes digging into the warm sand, a fruity drink in hand or a shoreside massage under an oversized umbrella while listening to the waves fizz becomes a common daydream. Absent the sandy beach and salt water, licensed massage therapist Julie Conley delivers plenty of relaxation, minus the pricey plane ticket and hotel-resort fee.

A slice of paradise can be found at the University of Northern Iowa tucked into a tranquil extension of Wellness and Recreation Center’s room 104. The serene atmosphere serves as Conley’s hub for catering to every “knead” of UNI students, faculty and staff as well as members of the community. Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Conley provides massage therapy to aid a catalogue of health conditions through Wellness and Recreation Services. Conley is the first non-student to be a two-year licensed massage therapist for a program that has been housed at UNI for over 20 years.

“I always wanted to be a massage therapist,” said Conley. “I was in a lot of sports growing up, and I always went to massage therapists and physical therapists.”

Originally from Muscatine, Conley studied massage therapy at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness in Davenport, and began her

career at UNI at age 19.

“I usually see anywhere from about three to eight people (each day). Usually Thursdays and Fridays are my busy days, and around holidays,” said Conley.

Massage therapy is open to anyone at UNI as well as members of the community.

“Faculty, staff and students can always charge (a massage) to their U-Bill,” said Conley. “It’s nice because a lot of people charge to their U-Bill and their parents pay for it.”

Finals week proves to be busy for Conley, especially when it comes to athletes.

“I think I saw the whole girls’ rugby team within a week when they heard about me,” said Conley. “A lot of (students) are stressed out from finals and everyday college life.”

Stress relief serves as the main benefit of massage therapy by helping the heart rate, blood pressure and circulation to return to normal levels.

People pay a visit to Conley to receive massages for a number of reasons.

“Mainly it is stress.

Relaxation is another one, and muscle soreness for all the athletes,” said Conley.

“I see a lot of people with bad posture causing neck problems, headaches and migraines.”

Through her time as a massage therapist, Conley has noticed that massage therapy also has a positive effect on clients experiencing insomnia, helping improve their sleep. Diabetics also benefit from massage < See MASSAGE, page 7

Preparations for third annual QUASH event begin JACOB STEWART Staff Writer

Haley Johnson, a junior in marketing, is working with a small team of about 10 other University of Northern Iowa students to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and give students a fun activity to do on campus.

The third annual QUASH (Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt) is a mixture of physical and mental challenges that will take place in April across the UNI campus and on the Hill. The event will raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, a national sup-

port and research organization, and aims to raise awareness of the condition.

The event is broken into two parts: mental and physical. The mental portion of the games focuses on discovering clues and solving puzzles, while the physical aspect involves various “QUASH spots” around campus. These spots include challenges such as obstacle courses and are still being kept under wraps by the team.

Johnson stated that she and her team are currently brainstorming clues for the event, and internal testing of the games will begin

soon.

“People as young as 30 can have Alzheimer’s,” Johnson said of the degenerative and fatal brain disease. “I think students should get involved because you’re participating in a fun event and learning at the same time.”

The scavenger hunt costs $10 per person, and each group of two to four people is encouraged to raise at least $100 to donate. According to Johnson, around 70 people in 30 groups have already signed up. Spots are still available and same day registration is open.

For more information, visit www.quashatuni.com.

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Deanne Ubben, Campbell Hall secretary, has been working at her current position for 12 years. Throughout that time, she has become very close with the staff and students, dubbing them her “Camily.”

Campbell Hall secretary considers dorm residents and staff her ‘Camily’ CHELSEA ECKLUND Guest Writer

Deanne Ubben, the bubbly secretary of Campbell Hall, has been employed in her current position for a little over a decade, but it wasn’t until two consecutive tragic events occurred in the summer of 2009 that her strongest principles as a secretary and a person were established and solidified.

Ubben is a wife, mother and grandmother who resides in Aplington. Growing up, she attended Allison-Bristow public schools. Upon graduation, she got a job at the University of Northern Iowa in the Print Services department, located within the physical plant.

After a year of working there, the secretary position in Campbell Hall opened up and Ubben applied, securing the position she has now held for 12 years. Even after all those years, every day is different.

“There really is no typical day here. You never know what to expect,” said Ubben.

“You have to be prepared to answer questions about anything and everything and be willing to help out in any way possible.”

Her job is unique in the fact that every year brings a new batch of resident assistants for her to work with, as well as a new boss every three to four years. It takes some

adjusting, but she loves how refreshing and unpredictable her job can be.

According to Ubben, the best and worst part about her job happens to be the same thing — knowing the students on a personal level.

“The best part about my job is meeting and getting to know great students at this university, but the hardest part is always saying goodbye,” said Ubben.

Because Ubben is around the students of Campbell Hall for the majority of her time, the people at UNI start to feel like family. She hopes to be an inspiration to the students she works with, stressing the values she learned after the summer of 2009.

On June 18, Ubben’s family home in Aplington burned to the ground. Ubben was in Minnesota at the time of the fire, but knew from neighbors that the fire was caused by a lightning strike.

Her neighbors recounted that they heard a loud crack and were sure something nearby had been hit. The fire began in a storage closet upstairs, and smoldered all day. When Ubben arrived home, she walked into the new addition being built and saw flames just beginning to lap.

The Ubbens got their dog out of the house and managed to save a few pictures, but most of their possessions were destroyed. Six days later, Aplington-Parkersburg’s head

football coach, Ed Thomas, was unexpectedly murdered.

Everyone in the communities was shocked and shaken by this tragedy, feeling despair and hopelessness. Because of this disaster, coupled with the loss of her house, Ubben’s life was changed entirely.

“It really put things into perspective,” said Ubben. “(Material) things don’t matter to me anymore. I don’t care about clothes, about possessions. What is really important to me is family, spending time with my grandchildren.

Tangible items are nothing compared to moments spent with those you love. We lost our house that week, but the Thomases lost a husband, a father. That’s something you can never replace.”

After the fire, Ubben and her family moved into a rental home and rebuilt on their property. She was able to transition and move forward smoothly largely due to the support she received from the students and staff in Campbell, lovingly dubbed her “Camily.”

Ubben hopes to give back to the students as much as they’ve given to her over the years, sharing with them the wisdom that comes with major life experiences.

“These kids need to realize that some things are important in life, some things are not,” she said. “Keep everything in perspective, and things will fall into place.”

therapy, which helps manage the poor circulation in their legs.

Massage therapy sessions can be scheduled for sessions of 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. The process is simple and not as costly as one might think ($1 or less per minute). After filling out a health history form, Conley talks with her clients to create a personalized session that will benefit their specific needs.

“Usually a lot of people fall asleep; some people talk and I will guide them through the whole massage,” said Conley.

After the massage, she helps each client plan for the future. Whether it is scheduling a follow-up appointment or determining a lifestyle change or improvement, Conley strives to help each

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Lechtenberg encourages everyone to come out and help support the local art scene, as well as the businesses that supports it.

“Having many people attend and get into the show is a huge motivator to keep doing projects like this,” Lechtenberg said.

The show will run through April 13. More information

individual beyond their massage session.

“Some of my clients have cancer, and it has been difficult to see them go through the process,” said Conley.

“It’s nice for (the client) to sit down and not worry about anything – that hour is for them.”

Conley has been paving the way toward accomplishing her aspirations as a massage therapist.

“My goal is to someday work on my own,” said Conley. “I would love working in a chiropractic environment or a clinical setting like a hospital.”

To schedule a massage, call 319-273-6119 or stop by the Wellness and Recreation Center, room 104. For more information about UNI’s massage therapy program, visit www.uni.edu/wellrec/ wellness/massage_therapy. html. on the artists and the art available for purchase can be found at www.cargocollective.com/thirtythreepointthree.

“I’d really like to thank everyone who participates in the show, but also everyone that makes an effort and comes out to see the work. It really means a lot to the artists. And if you like a piece, pick it up! We’re offering very cost effective, quality artwork,” Lechtenberg said.

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WRESTLING

Panthers send five wrestlers to National Championships in St. Louis MATTHEW BLUMBERG

SOFTBALL

UNI’s offensive outburst leads to three wins in Colorado

JAKE BEMIS

Sports Writer

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A rowdy crowd of University of Northern Iowa wrestling fans watched as the Panthers advanced five wrestlers to the Division I NCAA Championships on Sunday in the McLeod Center.

Joe Colon (131 pounds), Levi Wolfensperger (141 pounds) and Blayne Beale (heavyweight) all won their respective weight classes and were crowned champions of the West Regional, obtaining automatic bids to the NCAA Championships in St. Louis next week.

The West Regional featured all seven teams from the Western Wrestling Conference. Other bids were won by UNI’s David Bonin (157 pounds) and Ryan Loder (184 pounds).

Colon received the top seed, and with it came a first round bye in the West Regional. Following the bye, he ended the day with two bonus-point wins and the distinguished honor of “Outstanding Wrestler” of the West Regional.

“Colon’s been doing what he’s been doing all year,” said head coach Doug Schwab following the tournament. “I think he’ll be a No. 5 seed in the national tournament.”

At 141 pounds, Wolfensperger provided the Panthers with a strong showing, winning his weight class’ only NCAA qualifying spot. Wolfensperger entered the day as the No. 4 seed and proceeded to the championship bout, where he defeated Casey Cruz of the University of Northern Colorado with a 2-1 decision.

En route to the championship match, he

Percentage Index) is 72, but they do have the 12th toughest strength of schedule in the country. In nonconference games, the Panthers went 9-4.

Two of those four losses were to teams that have already punched their ticket to the “big dance.” The Panthers have a few blemishes on their résumé as well. A loss to Bradley University early in conference play will not please the tournament committee since Bradley’s RPI is currently 258.

The first option for UNI’s postseason hopes is the NCAA Tournament.

Sixty-eight teams are picked to fill in a bracket that will end in the crowning of college basketball’s true national champion.

Since UNI did not receive an automatic bid by winning their conference tournament, their only hope of entering this tournament is with an at-large bid. The odds of this happening are microscopic

The University of Northern Iowa headed west to Colorado this weekend to play five games against three teams. UNI’s offense exploded over the weekend, leading to 47 runs in only five games (9.4 runs per game).

In the first game of the weekend, the Panthers (105) took on Weber State University. Although the UNI offense was hot early, poor pitching lead to a 12-10 loss for the Panthers.

UNI scored three runs on a Mackenzie Daigh double in the top of the fourth inning to take a 4-2 lead. The next batter, Laura Turner, hit a two-run home run to extend the Panther lead to four runs.

However, that lead would not last long, as UNI sophomore pitcher Jamie Fisher was roughed up in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Fisher gave up five runs in the inning without recording a single out. Jessica Severinson came in in relief for Fisher and gave up another run before the inning was over. After UNI once again took a 9-8 lead in the fifth inning, WSU scored one run in the bottom of the inning to tie the game up. In the bottom of the sixth, Jaye Hutcheson, who replaced Severinson on the mound, gave up three runs which the Panthers could not come back from.

In game two of Friday’s action, UNI took the field against the host school, Colorado State University.

Once again, the Panther offense exploded, but this time UNI’s pitching backed up the bats, leading to an 8-2 victory. Hutcheson started for UNI and went seven strong innings, allowing just two runs while recording eight strikeouts. Allison Galvin, Layne Grgurich and Hannah Borschel led the Panther offense going a combined 6-for-11 with five RBIs and five runs scored.

Saturday, UNI faced off with WSU once again. The Panthers got revenge from their loss the previous day, winning game two 8-0 in six innings. Fisher started on the mound for UNI, but this time she dominated the WSU offense, giving up no runs on just two hits. Fisher also recorded 11 strikeouts.

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Levi Wolfensperger (left) is one of five Panthers who will be advancing to the National Championships in St. Louis on March 14-17.

recorded two falls, garnering him the distinction of the wrestler with the most falls in the Regional.

Beale rounded out the championships for the Panthers as he dominated his weight class as the top seeded wrestler.

Beale continued his winning ways, holding the honor of never losing in conference.

“He’s out there hootin’ and hollering, but you know what, he should like it,” said Schwab of Beale’s excitement following the match. “It does feel good to win and go to the national tournament.”

Bonin defeated Josh Kreimer of the Air Force Academy in overtime of his semifinal match, but then dropped a 4-0 decision to Steven Monk of North Dakota State University. With his second-place finish, Bonin secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships.

The fifth and final Panther to qualify for the NCAA Championships was Loder. Loder finished the day with two wins and one loss, with the lone defeat coming at the hands of No. 1-ranked Joe < See WRESTLING, page 9

JAKE’S TAKE

What’s next for the UNI men’s basketball team?

JAKE BEMIS

Sports Columnist

ERIC CLAUSEN/Northern Iowan

The UNI men’s basketball team will likely receive postseason tournament invites this weekend after the NCAA Tournament field is announced on Sunday afternoon.

With the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team being eliminated from the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament last Friday, many Panther fans are wondering what will happen next for this team. With four postseason tournaments available, the Panthers are bound to play once again before the season is over. So the next question that looms is: which tournament will UNI play in?

Before we look at what the options are for postseason play, let’s take a look at UNI’s résumé. The Panthers finished the season with a record of 19-13, but the team was just 9-9 in conference play (the team was actually 9-10 against MVC opponents if you add the loss to Illinois State University last week), which led to a tie for third place in the MVC. According to ESPN.com, the team’s RPI (Rankings

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Despite losing a match in the West Regionals, UNI’s Ryan Loder (right) will get a chance to participate in the National Championships next week in St. Louis.

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Junior Blayne Beale (top) won the heavyweight title in the West Regional for the Panthers.

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UNI’s David Bonin (right) secured a bid to the National Championships with his second-place finish in the West Regional on Sunday.

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UNI’s lead was only 4-0 heading into the top of the sixth inning, but a two-run home run from Courtney Dunker sparked a four-run inning. A total of 11 Panther batters stepped up to the plate in the game, and only three did not record a hit.

UNI stayed hot on Sunday, defeating St. Mary’s University 8-2. Fisher continued to impress, giving up just two runs in seven innings.

Fisher also struck out seven batters. The Panthers were down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the third inning, but UNI turned two St. Mary’s errors into four runs,

giving them a 4-2 lead. UNI scored another four runs in the sixth inning highlighted by a Whitney Plein two-run home run.

The Panthers’ final game of the weekend started Saturday night, but due to darkness, the game was delayed until Sunday afternoon. The two teams combined for 22 hits, but also had a total of 13 errors. UNI led 13-12 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, but a four-run CSU rally led to the final score of 16-13 in favor of the Rams.

Daigh led the Panther offense going 4-5 with four RBIs. UNI returns to action on March 9 in Clearwater, Fla., in the USF Under Armour Classic.

LeBlanc of the University of Wyoming.

This will be the first trip to the NCAA Championship for Colon, Wolfensperger and Beale, while Bonin and Loder will be making their second consecutive trip.

Schwab was all smiles following the West Regional and has high hopes entering the Championships.

“You can do a lot of damage with five guys that are all scoring points, and we are looking forward to doing that,” said Schwab.

UNI finished second as a team with 76 points. The Wyoming Cowboys finished the day with 93.5 team points and won the Regional. Six Cowboys advanced to the National Championships with four wrestlers winning their weight classes at 165, 174, 184 and 197 pounds.

The National Championships will take place March 14-17 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.

given the fact their RPI is so low. The team’s only real chance of making this tournament was to win the MVC conference title.

The second option the Panthers have is the National Invitational Tournament. The NIT consists of 32 teams that have not been chosen for the NCAA Tournament.

Although the Panthers struggled with some of the teams at the bottom of the MVC standings, they do have three wins against teams in the RPI top-50 and eight wins against teams with an RPI of 101150. Those wins have boosted the Panthers’ chances of making this tournament, but it is not guaranteed. Last season, UNI finished the year with a record of 20-14 overall and 10-8 in the MVC but still did not make the NIT. The other options are the College Basketball Invitational and the CollegeInsider.com

Tournament. The CBI is a tournament consisting of 16 teams that did not make the NCAA Tournament or the NIT. With UNI’s résumé looking the way it does, I would guess the Panthers will play in this tournament.

The CIT consists of 24 teams and is similar to the CBI, only this tournament usually consists of just mid-major teams. The Panthers participated in this tournament last season, losing to Southern Methodist University in the quarterfinals.

Even though UNI only finished 9-9 in the MVC this year, their wins over RPI top150 teams should guarantee them a spot in the CBI or CIT should they choose to accept the invitation.

With so many postseason options available in college basketball, you should expect to see this Panther team playing once again in the month of March. Where will UNI end up? The answer is soon to come.

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By Nancy Black Tribune Media Services (MCT) Today’s Birthday (03/09/12).

On the occasion of your most wondrous birth, please set a goal for the year. Be specific. Speculate on where to grow your leadership. Let go of old definitions.

Invent. Innovate. Delight.

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 6 -- Slow down, and think about your words before blurting them out (if possible).

Exercise and hot water relieves

tension. A friend and a cup of tea help to ponder your next act.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t take a romantic risk just yet. Check out a wild theory. Double-check data and research. Your quick wit is appreciated. Enjoy simple pleasures.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Jealousies or stress (especially financial) could spark arguments. Keep the place clean to avoid conflict. Practice leads to a useful skill. Start with the hard part.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- To-

day is a 7 -- Don’t bet on a farfetched scheme ... at least, not today. Hold off on long-distance travel, if you can. Constant communication is beneficial. Take on more work, and juggle.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Stash your cash for the time being. There’s been a change in orders. No gambling allowed (except in love). Then, all bets are on. Patient practicality still wins out, however.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Consider all points of view. Help antagonists to understand each other. Stick to core values. Inspire another to

be creative, and get secondhand satisfaction.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Watch out for changes to the dossier. There could be a crossed wire or bad translation.

Verify everything, and scour the schedule. Don’t be too hasty.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Clean up old closets and old misunderstandings.

Keeping the channels of communication open helps tremendously. Avoid skipping necessary steps.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is a 7 -- Clean up a mess with a friend. Avoid getting into a losing argument. Think twice before making a purchase. Will it really make you happier? Buy it if you love it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Keep an eye on your watch to avoid missed appointments. Take care of important tasks first. Then take a well-deserved rest, and catch up.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- It’s easier to get in an argument, but is it worth it?

You understand your situation best, but others have valuable insights. Don’t fall for a con game.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 6 -- Today you work better in a quiet space. There’s plenty of room for personal growth and transformation.

Don’t go out if you don’t really want to.

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Nice 4 bedroom duplex. Available June 1ST. Two blocks to UNI. $1280/MO. Free laundry, dishwasher, central air, off street parking and garage. No pets/no smoking. 319- 231- 0517 515 West 18TH ST. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Central air, washer & dryer, garage. No pets. $1200 per month. Available June 1ST. Call 231- 2242 3 bedroom. Responsive landlord. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, free cable. No smokers and no pets. Very nice. 712- 330- 5409 1 bedroom apartments. Large, clean, close to campus, utilities and cable paid, off-street parking and laundry. Available May 16th.

266- 1245.

1221 College Street. Large 3 bedroom house. $1100. Laundry, garage. 277- 8719 Subleaser needed for studio apartments. Three blocks from campus. $525/MO. Available now until May 5th. 319- 230- 7759 Rooms for rent in 4 bedroom house until May 1ST. $350/MO. per person. 319- 239- 4246. Leave message.

6 bedroom duplex. $1500/MO. 4 bedroom duplex. 1200/MO. No pets. 319- 939- 3277 110 North College ST. 3 bedroom duplex. Central air, garage. $900 per month. Available May 1st. No pets. Call 231- 2242

4-8 bedroom duplex to rent.

Half block from campus.

319- 240- 0880 1, 2 or 3 rooms to rent. Available now through May. 319- 240- 0880.

509 West 18TH ST. 4 bedroom.

Central air, washer and dryer, garage. No pets. $1200 per month.

Call 231- 2242

2 & 3 bedroom apartments.

Clean, spacious, close to campus, utilities and cable paid, off-street parking and laundry. Available May 16th. 290- 8151 3 BR., 4 BR. 2 blocks from campus. Off street parking. W/D included. Air conditioned.

319- 239- 2135

1 BR. available January. Most utilities included. Cats allowed.

University Manor. 319- 266- 8586.

Nice 3-4 bedroom houses. Central air, cable. $825 - $1200/MO. 319- 266- 7783

Large 4 bedroom apartment $1,175/MO. plus utilities. Free laundry, off-street parking, A/C. 269- 1743

3 bedroom apartment at 620 West Seerly. Small basement unit. $800. On site laundry, off-street parking. 277- 8719

3 bedroom suite $875/MO. plus utilities. Free laundry, off-street parking, A/C. Each tenant has own kitchen. 269- 1743

MISC

Single bedroom unfurnished apartments available on-campus in Hillside Courts. Must be grad student or 23 or older, or married or veteran. 319- 273- 6232 weekdays or www.uni.edu/dor link to housing: apartments 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom units, 10 minutes north of Cedar Falls. Security gated complex. Some utilities/cable paid. $400-800/MO. www.hildebrandrentals.com.

319- 352- 5555 4 BR. duplex. 610 Iowa Street. $900/MO. 319- 236- 8930 2 bedroom apartments available, close to campus. Clean and nice. Reasonable rent, responsible landlord, off-street parking. No smoking, no pets. 12 month lease begins June 1ST. Call Dennis 232- 6819

University Manor Apartments

Local game console repairs: 360 - PS3 - Wii - DSLite - PSP. www.cvxgameconsolerepair.com

HELP WANTED Earn $1000-$3200 a month to drive our brand new cars with ads. www.AdCarPay.com Make a DIFFERENCE! Be a CAMP COUNSELOR! Friendly Pines Camp, in the cool mountains of Prescott, AZ, is hiring for the 2012 season, May 26 - August 1. Activities include horseback riding, waterskiing, canoeing, ropes course and more. Competitive salary, room and board, travel stipend. To apply, contact Sylvia at sylvia@friendlypines.com or 1- 888- 281- CAMP. Be part of something AMAZING, and have the summer of a lifetime!

Two blocks from UNI’s campus

24 hour on-site Management 24 hour Maintenance

Great Fitness area

3917 Southlawn - Quiet, Nice Neighborhood - Free Cable - Free Washer/Dryer - Dishwasher - Garage

Lounge-Vending area Laundry rooms

contact Bob Murphy (manager) CALL OR GO ONLINE TODAY TO VIEW AN APARTMENT (319) 266-8586 UniversityManorOnline.com

Ultimate Entertainment, Iowa’s Largest Mobile DJ service, is looking for 2-6 new DJ’s for this coming wedding season. Some experience would be helpful, but you will be well trained. We need people with PERSONALITY and music knowledge. You must be able to read a crowd and customize your delivery and music choices to best fit the event. Applicants must be at least 21 and will be in town for summer of 2012.

Call 319-266-0717 or email at ultimate@cfu.net.

319- 415- 4370

Walking Distance to Campus!

1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments 2218 Walnut - Free Cable - Heat Included - Landlord pays water, sewer garbage 2115 Walnut - Washer/Dryer on-site - Spacious apartments - Off-Street parking Call Tim 319-404-9095 timothy.hoekstra@gmail.com www.cedarvalleyproperty management.com

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm. apts.

24 hour emergency maintenance service Large swimming pool Central air Laundry in each building

4 Bedroom Blowout! $300/ person 1410 W 2nd - Free Cable - Free Washer/Dryer - Energy Efficient - Garage - Recently Remodeled 122 N Division - Large Living Room - 2 Bathrooms - Free Washer/Dryer - Spacious Bedrooms - Dishwasher

132 channel cable and high speed internet included

Help wanted for Tubs R US in Waterloo for retail counter help.

Friday’s, Saturday’s and one other day of your choice. Part-time.

Must have transportation. Apply online to mike07@mchsi.com.

319- 291- 7004

$875 a month plus W/D & garage

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Help wanted. Tony’s Pizzaria downtown Main Street. Hiring servers, cooks and drivers. Go to www.277tony.com. Fill out application and mention The Northern Iowan.

3 bedroom houses

Call Tim 319-404-9095 timothy.hoekstra@gmail.com www.cedarvalleyproperty management.com

Private balconies Free cable TV On-site office (for postal package pick-up) Water, sewer and trash included

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