UNI to raise tuition for 2025-2026 academic year, rent set for the Quarters
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At the most recent Board of Regents meeting, each three regent universities were given the green light to raise tuition for the 20252026 academic school year. In-state undergraduate tuition will raise in total by $265 and in-state and outof-state graduate tuition will raise by $343. Out-ofstate undergraduate tuition will raise by $647. “Funding from the proposed tuition increases will help address growing financial challenges including inflationary cost increases, recruiting and retaining faculty and staff in national markets, health care, meeting collective bargaining terms, deferred maintenance needs in academic facilities, and student financial aid to provide higher education opportunities to more students,” detailed a report from the Board of Regents. Alongside tuition increases, UNI’s proposal for rental rates at the Quarters was also approved by the Board of Regents. The four person apartments will be billed at $6,180 a year per resident, compared to Panther Village’s $7,458 a year per resident. The Quarters’s rate does not include utilities beyond provided wireless internet. With these increas -
es, UNI will rank seventh amongst its peer institutions in tuition costs for in-state undergraduate students. UNI proposed a total increase of $37 in mandatory student fees. This increase is relegated to multiple different sectors. The Board describes “Mandatory fees, charged to each student, provide a distinct resource to respond to specific needs of students.” $5 will go to
$3.50 to recreation services.
In a report by the BOR, these increases are accredited to the rising cost of inflation. “Inflation impacts higher education in the same manner it affects other segments of the economy. While the Board determines tuition increases well in advance of the actual expenditure of funds, the Board consider inflation’s impact in evaluating tuition and fee
In-state undergraduate tuition will raise in total by $265 and instate and out-of-state graduate tuition will raise by $343. Out-ofstate undergrad tuition will raise by $647.
an increase in technology fee, $8 will support the Student Health Center, $2 will support student activities, like the Campus Activities Board, $6.50 to intercollegiate athletics, $12 to building renewal needs, and
rates. According to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on March 12, 2025, core inflation (which excludes food and energy due to their volatility) was 3.1% ... The Higher Educa -
tion Price Index, designed specifically for use by higher education institutions and published annually on a fiscal year basis, rose 3.4% in FY 2024 according to the report released by the Commonfund Institute in December 2024,” the report from the Board of Regents said.
The BOR also approved the proposed housing rate for UNI’s newly acquired property, formerly known as The Quarters. Rent will be set at $515 a month per resident, or $6,180 for a 12 month lease per resident. According to the UNI request, this rate does not include utilities outside of the internet. Quarters residents who renewed their lease prior to UNI’s purchase of the facility will continue to pay their previous rental rates, as agreed on by the university. These rates will take effect at the start of the 20252026 academic year, for both tuition and the new housing rates for the Quarters. For further information regarding tuition increases and rental rates at the Quarters, students can visit admissions.uni.edu/financialaid and uhd.uni.edu.
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President Nook provides remarks at Board of Regents meeting
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
Wearing his Panther Purple suit, President Mark Nook provided annual institutional updates about UNI at the most recent Board of Regents meeting. Parading the successes of UNI’s intercollegiate athletics, such as the success of the wrestling, volleyball and men’s track and field teams, as well as the monumental moments UNI has seen recently, including the Applied Engineering Building ribbon cutting and the UNI-hosted naturalization ceremony. But, Nook also noted the challenges that the university has faced through pending federal and state legislation, as well as the challenges UNI’s 2025 graduating class has faced during their time in student organizations on campus.
“It’s the juniors and seniors who learned these leadership roles as freshman and
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President Nook covered topics such as intercollegiate athletics and the opening of the Applied Engineering building at the Board of Regents meeting.
sophomores … This group of students had to re-start without the advantage of having these mentors,” said Nook. “They’ve had a very heavy lift as they’ve learned how to run these student organizations … and build student organizations back to where they were, and it’s taken a bit of time to
get back to that.” Nook noted this impact in the wake of the Student Leadership Awards and in the face of commencement events, which are set to begin in three weeks.
Nook touched on the success of intercollegiate athletic teams like the UNI wrestling and volleyball teams, where both team head coaches were honored with Coach of the Year awards. What Nook said was the most remarkable from this wrestling season was the amount of Academic AllAmericans on the UNI wrestling team. “This team had 12 Academic All-Americans, the most in the country. No other team had the amount of Academic All-Americans that we did,” Nook said, accrediting this accomplishment to Coach Doug Schwab’s NCWA Coach of the Year award. “They had a very successful season on the mat, and they were even more successful off the mat, in the classroom.”
The UNI volleyball team
was also recognized by Nook for their on-court and offcourt success, winning over two dozen consecutive MVC matches and moving on to the NCAA tournament. While UNI lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament to Louisville, Nook recognized the strength of the Panthers against Louisville, who went on to become the NCAA title runner-up on their home court. The Panthers took Louisville to five sets in January at the NCAA tournament after their decisive win against Illinois in the first round.
As Nook’s remarks about UNI success this academic year came to a close, Regent Christine Hensley thanked Nook and the other regent university presidents for their grace in handling federal and state legislation that could heavily impact their respective campuses. “I feel very good that each regent president will do their best to handle all of this,” said Hensley, at the end
of Nook’s presentation. Nook recognized the difficulties that students, faculty and staff face in the wake of pending legislation and the current political climate.
“Some of this has challenged us a great deal,” Nook admitted. “As we try to keep our focus on our vision and our mission, it’s sometimes difficult to manage, whether it’s through executive orders or changes in legislation, whatever they are, as long as we keep our focus on our vision and our mission … then we can get through these things.”
“I think that [supporting these students] is what’s helped people on all of our campuses be able to deal with some of the challenges we’ve faced, and will continue to face for a little while as this country wrestles with, ‘what is the future of higher education?’”
UNI international students SEVIS concerns settled
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Executive Editor
The Northern Iowan reported last week that two of UNI’s 203 international students visas had been flagged in the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which tracks international students at their respective institutions. As of Monday, April 28, the SEVIS flagging for these two students had been resolved, with their student visas remaining intact. Neither of these students had their visa revoked in the resolution process.
The five students at the University of Iowa were also able to reinstate their SEVIS status after challenging their statuses in court, KWWL reported late last week. International students normally maintain a F-1, M-1 or J-1 visa while attending university in the U.S. SEVIS is the system used to track international students, their visas and their student status at their corresponding institution. According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), “Universities must report in SEVIS the nonimmigrant student’s initial admission, course
load, when they transfer, extend their stay, or engage in employment, as well as when their address changes.” The AILA also says that visa revocation is under the discretion of the U.S. government, but revocation when a student is already in the U.S. only occurs under “extreme circumstances.”
These circumstances typically include being found guilty of a crime in the U.S.
As of Tuesday, April 29, SEVIS statuses are intact for all 203 international students at UNI. Upon the flagging in SEVIS, the university sent an email to the 203 international
students advising them on the appropriate recourse for status updates and changes. “We are closely monitoring issues that affect international students. The UNI Office of International Engagement (OIE) is checking the SEVIS database regularly and will reach out if we see a change in status for any current students. We strongly encourage you to immediately consult with OIE if you receive any notice or have any concerns,” the university said in an email to UNI’s 203 international students in the wake of SEVIS flagging and revocation across the regent universities. “As
we navigate these uncertain times, we want to remind you of your rights and responsibilities as international students in the U.S. and at UNI.” The university encourages international students to carry their documentation with them at all times and continue to comply with visa requirements, as well as updating the OIE with any phone number or address changes.
The Northern Iowan will continue to update these stories with any changes to SEVIS statuses, or information that is important to the international student community at UNI.
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National Program for Playground Safety celebrates 30 years at UNI
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Playground safety is a serious issue, with more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger visiting emergency rooms each year after sustaining injuries on playground equipment.
Over the past 30 years, the National Program for Playground Safety has grown from a small initiative at the University of Northern Iowa into an internationally recognized leader dedicated to keeping playgrounds as safe as possible.
“Through its efforts, the center has helped shape national safety standards and provide training and educational resources to schools, child care centers and parks and recreation programs,” says Center Director Hannah Jaros.
The last week in April marks National Playground Safety Week. The center, started in 1995, was a natural fit for the College of Education.
“With UNI’s strong reputation in education and child development, it was
the ideal home for a center focused on playground safety, education, research and advocacy,” says Jaros.
A grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1996 laid the foundation for the center’s important work. In its early years, the center focused on collecting data on protective ground surfacing for playgrounds. Since then, the center has expanded to offer training and certification programs, along with a variety of free and low-cost resources for schools, child care providers and families.
“NPPS has trained and certified thousands of playground inspectors including educators, community members and parks and recreation professionals across all 50 states,” says Jaros. The program’s reach has further extended around the world, as many of the participants have been military personnel, bringing playground safety to communities across the globe.
“While the strategies, research and initiatives have evolved, our mission
remains the same – to raise awareness about playground safety and the necessity for appropriate, healthy spaces to support child development and well-being,” says Jaros.
The center’s work now goes far beyond ground surfacing, with efforts focused on inclusive design, equipment safety, regular maintenance and effective supervision.
“One of the biggest ongoing challenges is ensuring consistent maintenance – a critical factor that is often overlooked, but essential to preventing injuries,” Jaros says. “Outdated equipment and inadequate surfacing are especially common in communities with limited funding, where resources for repairs or regular inspections may not be readily available.”
Still, the center is seeing meaningful progress, as many communities are stepping up by prioritizing safety, organizing fundraisers, applying for grants and taking active steps to make their playgrounds safer and more inclusive.
“More people are turning to NPPS for training and support, and we’re proud to continue advocating, educating and raising awareness,” says Jaros.
In 2025, the center made its courses more accessible and affordable.
“This year, we’ve lowered prices of our certification programs to help remove financial barriers for individuals and organizations looking to take the next step in keeping playgrounds safe,” says Jaros. “Our top priority continues to be educating our community, getting safety resources into the hands of those who need them and making playgrounds safer for all children.”
NPPS has also updated its certification courses and is launching a new course designed for students preparing for careers in education.
“Since NPPS is housed in the College of Education, we’re especially focused on reaching pre-service teachers,” says Jaros.
Being housed at UNI gives the center access to quality research support, faculty expertise and a strong network
of professionals who care for the development and safety of children.
“The College of Education is a place where collaboration comes naturally – whether that’s through interdisciplinary projects, student involvement or staying current with the latest research,” says Jaros. “It’s more than just a location; it’s a partnership that really supports everything we do.”
There are several ways to get involved with the center. Anyone can participate in the Certified Playground Inspector or Playground Supervisor courses or take part in National Playground Safety Week. To learn more about the center or sign up for a certification course, go to playgroundsafety.uni.edu.
Performing regular inspections to check for hazards like damaged equipment, missing hardware or unsafe surfacing is another way everyone can contribute to preventing injuries and extending the life of play structures.
N.I. EN ESPAÑOL
Una historia de amor sin título: Película de Devesh Desai
LUIS ALVAREZ Editor de N.I. en Español
Devesh Desai, estudiante de tercer año de la licenciatura en Producción de Medios Digitales en la Universidad del Norte de Iowa (UNI), se encuentra actualmente produciendo un cortometraje titulado Una historia de amor sin título, como parte de su curso de investigación independiente. Lo que comenzó como un sueño ahora se materializa, con Devesh asumiendo los roles de director, guionista, cinematógrafo y encargado del casting.
Inicialmente, Devesh no estaba seguro de poder coordinar un proyecto de tal magnitud. Sin embargo, tras meses de planificación y preparación, él y otros estudiantes de la UNI se comprometieron a hacerlo realidad. A pesar de los desafíos durante el rodaje, Devesh espera que el público disfrute de su obra y que esta inspire a más estudiantes a salir de su zona de confort, explorar nuevas experiencias y desafiarse a sí mismos.
El interés de Devesh por
el cine surgió en la preparatoria, cuando uno de sus profesores de oratoria lo animó a participar en categorías de cortometrajes en competencias. Tras destacarse en varios certámenes, descubrió una pasión que lo ha acompañado desde entonces. “Esas experiencias me ayudaron a definir mi camino”, afirmó Devesh. Ahora, en la UNI y con el apoyo de estudiantes de esta institución y del Colegio Comunitario Hawkeye, utiliza sus habilidades para crear contenido que, según él, “busca conectar con el público”.
La película sigue a dos estudiantes universitarios envueltos en un “romance caótico que sale mal… pero no tanto”. Devesh explicó que el título, inicialmente un placeholder, se convirtió en el nombre oficial porque captura a la perfección el tono incierto y agridulce de la historia. La idea surgió la primavera pasada, mientras ayudaba a un amigo con su cortometraje. Desde entonces, Devesh ha dedicado meses a trabajar en su propia historia: modifican -
do el guion repetidamente y creando numerosos storyboards para cada escena. Como cualquier proyecto, la producción no ha sido sencilla. Devesh admite que la falta de clases de dirección en la UNI dificultó inicialmente la comunicación con sus actores. “A veces me bloqueo y no sé cómo explicar lo que quiero”, confesó. Afortunadamente, su elenco incluye a Brady Okic y Megan Schwartz, estudiantes de teatro, quienes le han brindado consejos para perfeccionar actuaciones y escenas.
La coordinación de horarios ha sido otro obstáculo. Con agendas dispersas entre el elenco y el equipo, encontrar momentos para grabar juntos ha requerido ajustes constantes. Estos imprevistos obligaron a Devesh a reprogramar rodajes en múltiples ocasiones. “Son cosas que pasan… Todos estamos ocupados, así que trato de mantener la calma y buscar soluciones”, comentó. Pese a todo, su determinación por culminar el proyecto sigue intacta.
Las jornadas de rodaje rep -
lican la dinámica de una producción profesional. La convocatoria del equipo se realiza 15 minutos antes de comenzar, aunque Devesh siempre planifica tiempo extra ante posibles contratiempos. Él se encarga personalmente de la cinematografía, mientras su equipo lo auxilia con herramientas como el micrófono de pértiga y la iluminación. Las sesiones suelen durar entre una y dos horas, pero, dependiendo de la complejidad de la escena, a veces se extienden más.
Este proyecto ha permitido pulir sus habilidades técnicas y creativas a Devesh, que planea incluir el cortometraje en su portafolio para destacar sus capacidades de dirección, edición y mercadotecnia. De hecho, ha invertido tanto esfuerzo que incluso diseñó una estrategia de promoción: lanzó un sitio web y una página en Instagram, tratando la producción como un proyecto profesional y no solo académico.
Para Devesh, este filme simboliza una oportunidad para abrirse puertas en la indu -
stria y sentar las bases de su carrera. La finalización está prevista para mayo, con un estreno privado el 13 de mayo y un lanzamiento público el 16 de mayo. La película estará disponible en YouTube y a través del sitio web oficial.
Para más detalles, visite untitledlovestory.com o siga @an_untitled_love_story en Instagram.
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Lo que comenzó como un simple sueño ahora se está convirtiendo en realidad, con Devesh asumiendo los roles de director, guionista, cinematógrafo y encargado del casting.
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STEVE CORBIN Guest Columnist
On July 25, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a radio address to 125 million Americans in which he coined the term “first 100 days.” Today the 100th day of a presidency is considered as a benchmark to measure the early success or failure of a president.
President Donald Trump’s 100th day of office lands on Apr. 30, where the world has witnessed his 137 executive orders, 39 proclamations, 36 memoranda, a few cabinet meetings and numerous press briefings. In summary, Trump’s cabinet appointments and arbitrary, capricious, ad-hoc and erratic actions have created turmoil in the stock market, utter confusion among our international trade partners and confounded unrest with consumers, workers, small business owners and corporate CEOs. Interestingly, an UMass/ YouGov poll found that 26% of the people who voted for Trump have lost their confidence and appeal for our 47th president as of April 17.
It appers The New York Times was the first media agency to report on just the 18th day of Trump’s 2.0 presidency that he was creating a constitutional crisis. That claim has been reported in multiple major news agencies, spoken in town-hall meetings and observed in thousands of public protests with demonstrators from all political persuasions requesting Congress and the Supreme Court to stop our democracy turning into an authoritarian dictatorship.
On March 25, I sent an e-mail to authoritarian scholar Barbara McQuade, Professor at the Univ. Michigan Law School; U.S. Attorney Eastern Michigan from 20102017; and author of “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America,” seeking her expert opinion on what citizens would most likely witness when a constitutional crisis has occurred and recommended action citizens should take.
Two days later, McQuade replied to my inquiry: “1) If a president were to deliberately violate a court order, I
Trump 2.0’s alleged trifecta crisis
think we could consider that a constitutional crisis.
2) Citizens can do many things to push back against abuse of power, such as vote, write to their member of Congress or participate in a protest, but I think the most effective thing a citizen can do is to talk to their friends and neighbors to explain their concerns and rally support.”
Peter Wehner, Republican, who served as the speechwriter for three GOP administrations, such as Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, and senior fellow at Trinity Forum –an American faith-based non-profit Christian organization – feels Trump has created not one, not two, but three crisis situations.
Wehner stated in an April 19-20 Wall Street Journal article “It seems as if we are moving at a rapid speed toward a genuine constitutional crisis, a genuine separation-of-powers crisis and a genuine checks-and-balanced crisis.”
You can decide if any of the following actions and published repercussions
put America in a precarious dilemma:
1. Trump has openly defied federal court directives, refusing to halt deportation flights to El Salvador and return an illegally deported Maryland man.
2. Trump has eliminated and/or dismantled federal agencies – like USAID –by executive order, bypassing Congressional authority.
3. Trump has claimed the right to withhold or redirect federal funds appropriated by law, undermining Congress’s constitutional power of the purse.
4. Trump has fired civil service-protected employees, a violation of federal law.
5. Trump is attempting to end birthright citizenship by executive action, a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment.
6. Trump has withheld funds from universities without legal justification.
7. Trump has revoked visas solely because of the holders’ expressed viewpoints, violating First Amendment protections.
8. Trump has attacked
federal judges, questioning their legitimacy and authority, which erodes the independence of the judiciary.
9. Trump has created DOGE without Congressional approval, challenging the separation of powers.
10. Trump has set tariffs on our trading partners as opposed to Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the explicit power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises” and to “regulate Commerce with foreign Nations.” Polling by the revered and non-political Reuters/Ispos found 83% of Americans feel “Trump must obey federal court rulings even if he doesn’t want to,” as of April 20. Wall Street Journal polling has shown, “voters want to keep constitutional guardrails in place that constrain a president’s power,” as of April 4.
Keep in mind, as of April 23 there have been 208 legal challenges to Trump administration actions, according to Just Security – New York Univ. School of Law.
Additionally, a probable Trump-related contempt of court opinion was issued by U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg which, if ordered, could lead to incarceration, according to Law News as of April 23.
If you are concerned about Mr. Trump’s endeavors, consider the advice offered by law professor McQuade: participate in peaceful rallies, support political candidates committed to upholding constitutional democracy, communicate with your two Senators and Representative about your concerns and visit with friends about the trifecta crisis that is becoming more evident by political scientists, authoritarian scholars, constitutional law experts and registered voters like you and me.
COURTESY/PEXELS
Guest columnist Steve Corbin reviews potential misfires in Trumps second go-around at the first 100 days of his presidency, and what the potential outlook looks like for American citizens.
CAMPUS LIFE
Student Leadership Awards celebrate student achievement and service
her focus on empowering others and was committed to her community.
Every spring, UNI hosts its Student Leadership Awards celebration. These awards celebrate the hard work that students have put in over the last year that has had a strong impact on UNI campus and its surrounding community.
This year’s Student Leadership Awards fell on April 15. Notable honors included the Dr. Sue Follon scholarship, the Beverly Funk Barnes Student Excellence award, Outstanding Student Leaders award, and the prestigious Lux Servant Leadership award.
Dr. Sue Follon served as the vice president for educational and etudent services at UNI from 1985 till her death from lung cancer in 1998. According to the Dean of Student’s website, “Dr. Follon’s leadership was built on helping others develop their own gifts and “soar” in their own right.” Dr. Follon put
The Dr. Sue Follon scholarship recognizes students for their leadership contributions during their time at UNI and potential to model leadership. This year’s recipients of the Dr. Sue Follon scholarship were Brielle Curtis and ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear. Curtis is a psychology and family services major, and has volunteered with several organizations throughout the Cedar Valley community.
Timmons-Crear is a family services and gerontology major, and played a key role in organizing a FAFSA night at Waterloo East High School.
The Beverly Funk Barnes Student Excellence award is based on the principle of “Fred the mailman” from Denver, Colorado, and every year rewards a student who embodies “the Fred Factor.” Fred is a rare type
of person who puts others before himself and looks for ways to improve the lives of others around him. This year's recipient is Emily Reeser, an elementary education major. Reeser has gone out of her way to help make students feel like they belong in the UNI community.
The Outstanding Student Leaders Award is presented to graduating seniors who have shown dedication and leadership throughout their involvement in one or more campus activities. Recipients of the Outstanding Student Leaders award include Nkasa Bolumbu, Lizbeth Garcia Tellez, Micaiah Krutsinger, Alondra Morteo-Valenzuela, Emily Reeser, Sarah Stegge, Madelyn Stepanek, and Cartina Tounjian.
The Servant Leadership Award recognizes students who have worked for the common good while also putting the needs of others before their own. Recipients of the Servant Leadership Award include Kimberly Carlson, Ella Diiulio, Elliot Drew, Diana Espinoza, Tamra Faubel, Emma Hastings, Miranda Lozada, and Jack Staack.
The Lux Service Award is one of the most prestigious awards presented at the Student Leadership Awards. The Lux Service Award is presented to graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to leaving a lasting legacy on UNI’s campus. Lizbeth Monalvo, Delaney Nagel, and Samantha Robinson are the recipients of this year's Lux Service Award. Montalvo served as the Northern Iowan Student Government president for the 2024-2025 academic year as well as
mentoring incoming students through Jump Start and Panther Ambassadors. Nagel was an active member of groups such as Women in Business and the Accounting Club, holding leadership positions in both of these student organizations. Robinson was heavily involved in Dance Marathon where she served as Executive Director.
Listed below are all the awards presented at this year's awards as well as their respective recipients:
List of student leadership awards:
- Student Learning Award: Ashleigh Kysar-Moon
- Student Success Award: Elisabeth Soliz
- Panther Pantry Awards: University Housing & Dining, Hope Local Cedar Valley, National Residence Hall Honorary
- International Excellence Awards: Bettina Fabos, Lindi Roelofse and Hearst Center for the Arts
- Rising Globalist Award: Francis Dugbartey, Gavik Kuruppu, Barry Moussa, Mursal Khatian and Muhammad Talha
- Greek 360 Award: Izaiah Martinez
- Darrel O’Doss Boots to Book Scholarship: Kathryn Reyna and Trevor Johnson
- American Legion of Iowa Scholarship: Tate Hook and Tom Hook
- Robert J. Hibbs VFW Post 3896 Spouse or Dependent Scholarship: Alexis Nemechek
- American Legion Becker Chapman Post 138 Spouse or Dependent Scholarship: Samantha Dick
- Mental Health Ally Award: UNI Proud
- Promising Young Alumni Award: Madison Duong and Mallory Hendricks
- UNI Fraternity/Sorority Chapter of the Year: Alpha Xi Delta
- Student Organization of the Year: Alpha Sigma Tau, Black Student Union and Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS)
- Most Promising New Leader in a Student Organization Award: Ashlyn Metcalf and Katelyn Kane
- Most Promising New Student Organization Award: Women in Public Service
- Outstanding President in a Student Organization: Allie Clark and Jasmine Allison
- Student Organization Program of Distinction Award: Purple Passion Video Contest
- Outstanding Officer in a Student Organization Award: Josh Conlon, Katelyn Schumacher and Lydia Welch
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Chris Martin and Janine Baeza
- Emerging Philanthropist: Clare Sweeney
- Drake Martin Gold Star Award: Gabe Barnes, Caleb Brothers, Carter Shaw, Aeris Turner and Faith Zanoni
- Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award: Kira Fallert and Brendan Safley
- Dr Sue Follon Scholarship: Briella Curtis and ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear
- Servant Leadership Award: Kimberly Carlson, Ella Diiulio, Elliot Drew, Diana Espinoza, Tamra Faubel, Emma Hastings, Miranda Lozada and Jack Staack
- Lux Service Award: Lizbeth Monalvo, Delaney Nagel and Samantha Robinson
JENNA WESTENDORF Campus Life Editor
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(L to R) Winners of the prestigious Lux Service Award include Lizbeth Monalvo, Delaney Nagel and Samantha Robinson.
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(L to R) Gabriel Salazer, Micaiah Krutsinger, Alli Webster, Lizbeth Monalvo, and president Mark Nook at the student leadership awards held on April 15th.
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Kimberly Carlson, Ella Diiulio, Diana Espinoza, Tamra Faubel, Emma Hastings, Miranda Lozada, and Jack Staack are this years recipients of the Servant Leadership award. The award recognizes students who have worked for the common good while putting the needs of others before their own.
UNI Speech attends National Forensic Association National Tournament
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(L to R) Ryan Sales, Morgan Kielly, Abby Akers, Sarah Elser and Grace Hemman competed in the national tournament held in Detroit Michigan at Wayne State University.
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Senior Sarah Elser (far right) placed top 48 in the OctaFinalist Prose Interpretation and top 24 in the Quarter Finals of Dramatic Interpretation.
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All five students qualified for the national tournament by placing in the top half of regular season tournaments.
COURTESY/UNI SPEECH
The competition was held April 17-21. The group took advantage of their time in Michigan and visited Warren Dunes State Park.
COURTESY/UNI SPEECH
The week before leaving for nationals, the qualifying members hosted a nationals showcase to showcase their events.
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Throughout the year, the team has traveled to a variety of competitions including Love Fest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
CAMPUS LIFE
Chicken jockey: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review
JOSUE VILLATORO Staff Writer
Complex and thought provoking storytelling has been the main goal in the current film industry as the state of it begins to evolve, with new exciting releases on the brink of this year. Although that type of practice is something to look forward to for artists, it is important to enjoy the little things and see a film that delves deep into giving the audience a purely entertaining time. “A Minecraft Movie” is directed by Jared Ness, who is known for cult classic films such as “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Nacho Libre.” It follows four misfits who are mysteriously pulled into the Overworld, an outlandish cubic dimension built on the foundations of imagination, and embark on an magical adventure to return home with the assistance of an extravagant miner named Steve, portrayed by Jack Black.
The build up to this film’s release has certainly been an interesting one. Since the booming success with iconic moments such as Black stating “Flint and Steel” and the infamous “Chicken Jockey” line that has now become a famous meme, theaters throughout the nation have encountered numerous hecklers who have disrupted the film’s screening. From throwing popcorn buckets at the screen to even bringing legitimate live chickens to showings, it has resulted in establishments having to either stop the screening midway through and call the police or set up specific screenings
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depicted with two siblings starting anew in a small town with Emma Myers and Sebastian Eugene Hansen as well Danielle Brooks, but it’s apparent that the first 20 minutes serve as exposition and set up for the rest of the film ahead. This film isn’t the kind of film you deeply deconstruct but rather a film that embraces its absurdity and allows you to shut your brain off from anything physically possible thanks to its silly nature. Once that is accepted, you’re guaranteed to have a blast with this extravaganza and quite adventurous once you buy into the premise.
meant for individuals who just want to scream “Chicken Jockey” at the screen. Despite how uncourteous it may be in the environment, it goes without saying that film, as a craft, has the power to influence society.
Aside from the mania that this infamous line has sparked, many who went in to see this film were understandably not expecting it to be in the levels of a best picture winner for the Academy Awards, nor for it to revolutionize the future of cinema. Nevertheless, for it to be as comical and amazing as it turned out to be, was a huge shock amongst most moviego-
ers. Is it a perfect film? No. Is it an extremely flawed film? Yes. Will it have you giggling in delight and provide you a fun experience? Absolutely! Today could feel scary with how the world is unfolding and to have this type of escapism is needed and a secret blessing to have.
Jason Mamoa and Jack Black’s performance is without a doubt, the most over-thetop they have ever been in their acting careers. Mamoa's goofy machismo combined with Black’s comical wit unfolds their rivalry-type bromance in some of the most hilarious bits of dialogue and sequences put
to screen recently. Though a large majority of the film is CGI due to the original game being predominantly pixelated and block-centered with its graphics, it manages to look extremely well done with its visuals and is really exciting with the action while staying in touch with its roots. Being a veteran of the game is not required aside from base knowledge, but the movie still incorporates elements that the “Minecraft” community will come to appreciate, with an example being an endearing tribute to the late YouTuber, TechnoBlade.
There is a plot that’s
The duration is perfect for what it is. Ness recognizes what kind of film he made, and if you are familiar with the films he’s made in the past, you’ll know what to expect overall. A sequel is inevitable considering how much success it made at the box office and how much praise fans have given this film. “So-badit's-good,” rather turned out to be a flabbergasting surprise in its final product that will have many rewatching multiple times and even have most consider it a comfort film. Over the top with its performances, wildy absurd with its action and visuals, and overall, stupidly funny jokes that will have all ages laughing, “A Minecraft Movie” is not the ideal video game-to-movie adaptation that many were expecting, but one that fans received and moviegoers will find an unexpected allure in.
While the Minecraft movie was not the ideal video game to movie adaption that many were expecting, it is a film for all ages filled with over-the-top performances, wildly absurd visuals, and stupidly funny jokes.
Punters are People too: Noah Pettinger
MASON COLE Guest Writer
“I’ll go out and dunk a basketball right now,” Noah Pettinger said demonstrating how punters are athletes too. Pettinger, a 21-year-old junior in college, is the punter for the University of Northern Iowa’s football team.
While not the flashiest of positions, punting is an extremely crucial part of football. Special teams is a third of the sport, and a good punt, kick off or field goal can determine the outcome of a game. However, they aren’t always seen to be of the utmost importance. Despite being crucial to a team’s success, punters rarely receive their flowers. “People say ‘oh, you’re just a punter.’ I hate that,” Pettinger said. “I wouldn’t say I’m just a punter, I’d say I’m an athlete.” Pettinger grew up in Dubuque, Iowa with his two siblings Ella and Christian Pettinger. He had taken a liking to football at a young age. “Ever since I could walk, I had a football around,” Pettinger mentioned in an interview. “My younger brother plays too so we would always do stuff in the backyard. I don’t know, I always grew up watching it and thought it was fun.”
His parents, Paul and Lara Pettinger, worked as large role models in his everyday life. “Growing up, my parents had a big influence in my life,” Pettinger said. “Not only through sports …
but kind of just everyday, everyday life. Big impact, big influence.”
Pettinger attended Hempstead High School, where he would be a multisport athlete, playing basketball, track and football. But football would stick with him the most of the three, becoming the starter quarterback for Hempstead. Additionally, Pettinger also punted for his team, but didn’t take it too seriously at the time. While being a relatively good quarterback, he wasn’t receiving many offers from bigger name schools. His punting skills, on the other hand, were quickly taken notice of. After attending a few camps, He would proceed to be a highly touted
prospect, getting ranked as the 97th punter in the nation and receiving a 4.5/5 stars grade.
Of multiple division one schools, he would choose to attend UNI. “It’s close to home,” Pettinger remarked in an interview. “I have grandparents here in town, so I’ve been here before growing up.” His grandfather, Craig Kneppe, also attended UNI and played for the men’s basketball team. “I just really liked the school, liked the community, and pretty much everything about the school.” Majoring in business administration and finance personal wealth management, Pettinger would quickly fall in love with UNI, noting the
football team’s “traditions” and “values” as reasons. “I wouldn’t change anything,” Pettinger said. While open to playing football professionally, he is equally open to getting a job relating to his major, noting financial advisor as a potential job. While his skills on the football field are truly remarkable, it’s who Pettinger is as a person that makes him unique. “(I) wanna be the best version of myself,” Pettinger remarked. “Do whatever I am doing to the best of my ability.” A character such as his is far too uncommon in today’s world. Pettinger describes himself as “someone who is going to go out there and give it their all” proclaiming that
he “always wants to be the best” in any given situation in order to continue making strides in being the most ideal variation of himself.
Despite him boasting multiple athletic awards, Pettinger notes that being a student athlete is his greatest accomplishment. “You always hear ‘It’s tough’,” Pettinger said in an interview concerning him pursuing his degree while simultaneously competing in a sport. “Obviously not yet, but when I do get my degree. But I’d say that’s probably the biggest thing (accomplishment).”
There is always more substance to a person than what their facade suggests. There isn’t a single label in the entire world that can dictate exactly who a person is. Behind every person is a web of interesting details and key traits that make them who they are. This includes, but is not limited to, punters, who are often seen as the black sheep in one of the most entertaining sports in the world. Despite punting not being the most flamboyant of positions on the field, Pettinger is living proof that punters are crucial to a team’s success. But more importantly, he is living proof that labels do not make up who you are.
“It has a huge impact and effect on the game, but most people don’t really realize it until something happens,” Pettinger said. “You’re never really noticed unless you mess up.”
Panther softball defeats the Redbirds
NICOLE WATERS Sports Writer
UNI Softball opened its series opener against Illinois State this past weekend in Normal, Illinois. In the first game of action, the Panthers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the second inning with a sacrifice fly from Skylar Benesh and a two-run single by Ava Smithson. The Redbirds responded with four runs in the third inning to take the lead at 4-3. Addison McElrath was able to tie the game at 4-4 with a home run. Illinois State answered back in the bottom of the fourth with a run, but Benesh continued her performance with a two-run homer in the fifth, which scored Paige Peterson to give UNI the 6-5 advantage. The Redbirds answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning to take back the lead at 8-6. The sixth saw Kate Lappe lead off with a solo home run that was followed by a sacrifice from Benesh to score Ella Smithson and an RBI single from Kylee Sanders that also brought in Ava Smithson to put the
The Panthers will travel to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes this Wednesday.
Panthers ahead 9-8. The strong defense by Northern Iowa held off the Redbirds to secure the win in game one.
Game two saw Drew Hinrichs open early with a score off an RBI single to bring home Sanders, and Lappe fol-
lowed with a three-run home run to score McElrath and Hinrichs to get a fast 4-0 lead. ISU responded with three runs of their own in the bottom of the first, but Northern Iowa pulled away in the second with Peterson delivering an RBI single to score Smithson, followed by a run-scoring single from McElrath. Sanders and MaKenns Kuper both made it home on a Redbird error as Adalyn Reynolds scored on an RBI double from Katelyn Callahan.
A scoreless third inning from both teams saw UNI make their way out in the fourth as Lappe drove another run with a sacrifice fly, scoring Sanders, and to make the lead 10-3. The top of the sixth saw Callahan deliver a second RBI double that brought home Sanders and McElrath to trigger the eight-run rule. The Panthers came out on top in
the end with a winning score of 12-4 in six innings. The final game of the series saw Callahan get the Panthers on board with a two-RBI single at the top of the first inning that scored Sanders and McElrath. Lappe crossed the plate, thanks to Smithson to give the team a 3-0 lead. Illinois State went on to score four unanswered runs over the next four innings and also held a 4-3 lead going into the sixth inning of the game.
UNI was unable to get another run as ISU scored the walk-off winner in the bottom of the seventh inning to hand the Panthers their first MVC loss on the road this season. Lappe was the only Panther with multiple hits in the game, as the junior recorded a pair in three of her at-bats.
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Pettinger has established himself as one of the best punters in the MVC.
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Panthers roll at the Drake Relays
CARTER LUST Sports Writer
The Drake Relays are a highlight event for the state of Iowa. The four-day track and field meet ran from Wednesday, April 23, to Saturday, April 27. The meet invited professional, college and high school athletes to Des Moines to compete against the top runners and throwers in the region. The 115th edition of the relays brought excitement, stellar performances and familiar rainy weather to the Blue Oval.
The University of Northern Iowa’s men’s and women’s track and field teams sent numerous athletes to the relays, hoping to bring a championship flag back home to Cedar Falls.
The heptathletes and decathletes started the long weekend for the Panthers. After a busy Wednesday, the competition continued on Thursday, where UNI athletes continued to shine. In the heptathlon, Joey Perry took fourth for the Panthers with 5,174 total points. For the men, Carter Morton set a new school record in the decathlon, racking up 7,882 points on his way to a second-place finish.
After the conclusion of the heptathlon and decathlon, athletes began warming up for the traditional running events. UNI started with the 1500 meter run to kick off a long weekend of putting one foot in front of the other. In the women’s race, cross-country standout Emma Hoins took seventh in 4 minutes and 27.02 seconds. Former Drake Relays 3200m
The Panthers crowned two champions at the
high school champion Chase Lauman ran 3:56.13 to finish 16th for the men. Stepping down a notch, Chase Knoche continued a strong day for the Northern Iowa mid-distance squad with a sixthplace finish in the men’s 800m. He clocked a time of 1:50.74.
To add to the already wet conditions, Melody Ochana and Caleb Kass took on the 3,000m steeplechase on Thursday afternoon. Ochana grabbed 19th in the women’s field with a time of 11:08.66 while Kass ran 9:32 for a 35th-place finish among the men.
As the sun set behind the Des Moines skyline, Caleb Shumaker and Colin Lillie were the final Panthers lined up on the Jim Duncan Track for the men’s 10,000m. In the last event of the night, Shumaker finished second in 30:19.98, just six seconds off
a Drake Relays flag. Lillie secured 18th place in a new personal best of 31:36.90. Friday marked the first day of field events for Northern Iowa, with the women’s discus throw kicking off the afternoon. Breanna Hackman was the lone Panther in the event, throwing 43.39m on her way to finishing 18th. Josey Dunbar leaped to a third-place finish in the women’s long jump, capitalizing on a strong third attempt that put her only one centimeter away from winning the event. In the men’s shot put, David Russell had a stellar outing after fouling on his first try. Russell managed a 17.66m throw on his fifth attempt, earning him second place and a mere 19 centimeters away from a first place. Teammate Sebastian Swistak also competed in the event, taking fifth with a put of 17.40m. Swistak later par-
ticipated in the discus throw, capturing 19th with a 47.40m heave. Sophomore Carson Lienau took 23rd with a 40.37m attempt.
In the women’s 400m hurdles, freshman Carlie Jo Fusco raced to a 10th-place finish in 1:01.19, barely missing breaking the 60-second barrier. Without the hurdles, fellow freshman Jersey Jones claimed 11th in the women’s 400m final with a time of 56.83. In the same event on the men’s side, Parker Kiewiet placed 16th in 48.47, and Drew Salfrank finished 20th in 49.07.
Entering the evening, Drake Hanson, Derek Woods, Knoche and Jake Bosch teamed up for the men’s 4x800m relay. The Panther quartet captured fourth with a total time of 7:28.05. Continuing the relay races, Giada Grimes, Maya Williams, Jo Fusco and Jones made up the UNI women’s 4x200m squad. The women ran 1:39.76 on their way to a sixth-place finish, concluding the Panthers’ third day in Des Moines.
The field event squad again opened Saturday for Northern Iowa, starting with the men’s hammer throw. Nathan Wilde and Justin Olson took 13th and 20th for the Panthers, each throwing 56.51 and 53.09, respectively. The women’s high jump saw UNI claim their first and lone Drake Relays championship of the weekend, as Josie Moreland cleared 1.78m to capture the flag. Teammate Rylie Todd also had an impressive showing, taking 9th by jumping 1.71m. In the men’s pole vault, freshman Carter Pheifer earned 11th
with a 4.72m vault. Moving to the track races, the UNI women ran a total time of 57.46 to finish fourth in the shuttle hurdle relay. The Panther men also had a group for the relay, but did not start the event. In the distance medley relay, Northern Iowa women Kaylin Lacher, Jones, Kendra Nissen, and Hoins placed 11th in 11:50.84. On the men’s side, Knoche, Bosch, Hanson, and Lauman fought their way to a fifth place finish in the same event. The squad finished in 9:46.51. Moving to the sprint medley, Grimes, Jones, Maya, and Nissen combined for a time of 3:59.23 and took ninth. In the men’s 4x100m final, Hunter Manock, Drew Bartels, Luke Meyers, Deonte’ Dean would have placed fourth, but were disqualified due to a faulty exchange.
In the last event of the weekend for the Panthers, Perry, Jo Fusco, Williams, and Jones ran the 4x400m relay for the UNI women. The group placed third in 3:42.89, ending a successful weekend for Northern Iowa at the Blue Oval.
The UNI men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete next at the Musco Twilight on May 3 in Iowa City. Then, the Panthers will travel to Ames for one last regular-season meet at the Cyclone Challenge. With a series of in-state meets in front of and behind them, light travel may aid the Panthers in their quest for a Missouri Valley Conference title, and strong performances at NCAA Regionals.
UNI women’s tennis loses first round at MVC’s
On Friday, April 25, the UNI tennis team competed in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament. The tournament was hosted by Valparaiso, in Indiana, and the Panthers matched up with Belmont. UNI came into the tournament with a 7-14 record, while Belmont came into it with a record of 6-14. In the end, it was Belmont that ended up defeating the Panthers, and putting an end to their season. The dual started with the doubles matches. UNI’s Darta Dalecka and Lorena Cardoso helped the Panthers get out to a solid start, as they took a 6-4 victory against the Belmont duo of Viktoria Kliimand and Hana Sokolovic. Belmont responded by winning the second match, as Aly Getty and Anatasia Zholdakova defeated UNI’s Kim Zizek and Andjela Raznatovic. The
third doubles match of the day was to see which team would get the point for doubles. In a close match, it was Belmont’s Libbie Hamilton and Sarah McElrath that came away with the win over UNI’s Kanyanut Sudsaard and Abbie Peterson, 7-5.
Belmont took a 1-0 lead into the singles matches. Moving on to the singles matches, Dalecka got a win on her own this time, defeating Belmonts Zholdakova, 6-3 and 7-5. Belmont took the rest of the singles matches. Kliimand
had a dominant performance against UNI’s Cardoso, winning 6-0 and 6-0. Belmont’s Hamilton defeated UNI’s Raznatovic, 7-5 and 6-1, and McElrath got the victory over Peterson, 7-5 and 6-3. Two of the matches were not able to finish, as Belmont had already taken the dual victory 4-1.
The loss in the first round of the conference tournament puts an end to the Panthers season. They ended the year with a 7-15 overall record, and a 4-4 record in conference duals. This was the first trip to the MVC tournament for the team since 2022, and it was the most dual wins in a season since 2017.
ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer
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Drake Relays.
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The Panthers made the MVC Tournament for the first time since 2022.
NFL Draft recap: winners and losers
The 2025 NFL Draft took place in Green Bay. Over the three days, more than 600,000 people were in attendance to watch 257 athletes get drafted, including
MICHAEL SPAHN Sports Writer
The 2025 NFL draft was one for the ages. Players that many football fans thought would go high actually freefell, and some fans were surprised by their favorite team’s picks. Plenty of NFL teams feel good about themselves coming out of this weekend, but there are others who should be worried. Here are my winners and losers from the draft: Winners: Cleveland Browns
While Cleveland started with a questionable trade back from the second pick, their draft class turned out to be one of the best. They added the best run defender in this class in Mason Graham, and bolstered the linebacker position with second round pick Carson Schwesinger. The Browns had a big need to address the running back position, so they picked Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins in the second and Tennesee’s Dylan Sampson in the fourth. The story of this entire draft was the shocking freefall of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The Browns passed up on him multiple times, even adding Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round. In the fifth round general manager Andrew Berry finally pulled the trigger, adding his second quarterback of the class. While drafting both
Gabriel and Sanders is a little out of the ordinary, it creates competition for a quarterback room that has a lot of question marks. It will be a battle between Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and their two newly drafted quarterbacks. May the best man win, and if Cleveland doesn’t find an answer at quarterback after the 2025-2026 season, they have two first round picks next draft.
New York Giants
The Giants did a lot in this draft that could change the trajectory of their franchise for a long time. They got arguably the best player in the entire draft in Abdul Carter with their first round pick, and traded back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart. The Giants are desperate for a long term answer at quarterback. Dart gets a chance to develop behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and eventually be the guy. Additionally the Giants added to their defensive line, drafting big Darius Alexander out of Toledo. One of the picks I like most in this class is Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo. He will provide toughness to an already ascending running back room.
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals had two great first picks. They addressed the trenches, adding Walter Nolen, one of the best defen-
sive tackles in the draft. They also added Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, who fell to them in the second round to help their cornerback room.
Jordan Burch and Cody Simon are some of the better day-two picks I saw and will make an immediate impact.
Losers:
Atlanta Falcons:
Jalon Walker was a great value pick at 15 overall, but the Falcons made a confusing move on Thursday. They gave up a 2026 first round pick
to trade back into the first round, selecting Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. While having potential, there were some red flags about Pearce’s play and size heading into the draft. Giving up a first round pick next year for a player with some risks isn’t a great move. I think Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts was a good selection in the third round, but the trade up in the first round was what brought this class down for me.
Los Angeles Chargers:
The Chargers have some needs they failed to address in the early rounds. The bolts still need upgrades at edge rusher and cornerback to get them over the top. While I think first round pick Omarion Hampton will be good, the team already signed Najee Harris in the offseason. The urgency wasn’t there with some key spots which leaves me concerned heading into 2025 for the Bolts.
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Sports Editor Cohen Kamaus.
The Jaguars selected Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick in the draft.
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39) Caroler's syllables
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41) It goeth before destruction
42) Muddies the water
43) Internet messages
45) Puddinglike dessert
46) Common office supplies
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