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More students are calling UNI home DAKOTA FUNK Staff Writer

For the fourth consecutive year, there has been an increase in the number of students enrolled this fall at the University of Northern Iowa.

The number of students enrolled is up to 13,201 students, a 0.9 percent increase over the 13,080 students enrolled in the fall of 2009.

Philip Patton, university registrar, stated that along with increased enrollment, the number of new nonresident students is up 15 percent and the number of transfer students is up 16 percent.

Patton said the enrollment increase can be attributed to additional efforts on initiatives from the offices of

admissions, marketing and outreach programs for prospective students.

“We have been trying, specifically for the last couple of years or so, working out what’s called a first-year experience,” Patton said.

“We’re trying to see the unique needs and the special needs for new students at the university.”

A study last year, called Foundations of Excellence, looked at what makes up a first-year experience for a student. Examples include things new students look for in a college and things the university needs to improve on.

“Increased enrollment reflects a number of things,” said Terry Hogan, university vice president of student affairs. “Students who are

here are finding the experience positive and they’re staying and they’re persisting in their education here.”

Hogan also said that new students right out of high school like what the school has to offer as a university and that transfer students are also finding the university an attractive option.

Patton says marketing has a lot to do with more students coming to UNI. “We are actively engaging in trying to provide more information out there in areas that might be naturally attracted to UNI,” Patton said.

Patton also said there is a full-time admissions representative who works in the Chicago area and there is a See ENROLLMENT, page 4

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CME to host fourth annual book club LAUREN MCCOLLUM Staff Writer

The Center for Multicultural Education is hosting the University of Northern Iowa’s book club for the fourth consecutive year with its all-but-usual cultural and eclectic twist.

All UNI students, staff and faculty are welcome to participate, as well as members of the community.

Those involved will read and discuss selected books relative to various expressions and perspectives of African American, Native American, Latin American and Asian American culture. The book club will begin with “The Name Partner” by Carlos

Cisneros on Thursday, Sept.

16.

Featured texts this year are not only of varying genres and of interest to many readers, but have also been specifically selected to coincide with the CME’s goal of increasing the cultural competency of those at UNI and in the surrounding community. Titles this year include “Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and The Retreat from Racial Equity” by Tim Wise and “What Does Justice Look Like?: The Struggle for Liberation in Dakota Homeland” by Waziyatawin.

Both Wise and Waziyatawin See BOOK CLUB, page 2

Judy Shepard to speak at GBPAC WILLIAM KRESSE Staff Writer

As part of a series of educational events, workshops and panels collectively known as Standing On Higher Ground, the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has scheduled Judy Shepard to speak on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Thanks to the Campus Activities Board, this lecture will be free to the University of Northern Iowa student body.

Judy Shepard is the mother of Matthew Shepard, whose murder in 1998 became the subject of enormous public outcry when evidence at the trial suggested that Matthew was targeted by his killers because of his sexual orientation. The two men picked Matthew up and drove him to the outskirts of Laramie. They tied him to a fence and beat him mercilessly. He was left to die and remained there for 18 hours before a passing cyclist found him in a coma.

Matthew died in Poudre Valley Hospital of severe brain stem damage.

In the wake of the murder, the Tectonic Theater Company conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of Laramie throughout the following year. Their resulting play, “The Laramie Project,” will be performed at the Gallagher-Bluedorn on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Following this tragedy, Judy Shepard and her husband, Dennis, created the Matthew Shepard foundation. According to it’s website, the foundation seeks to “replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance.” As a result of their work over the past decade, the Matthew Shepard Act was signed into law by President Obama on Oct. 22, 2009.

Amy Hunzelman, the Gallagher-Bluedorn’s director of education and special programs, is a key figure in Standing On Higher See SHEPARD, page 3

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Former Utah senator Orrin Hatch comforts Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard, who was the victim of a hate crime in 1998.

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UNI School of Music presents an “An Evening In Paris” TALEE MABE Staff Writer

The allure, sophistication, romance and je ne sais quoi of the world’s favorite city will be evoked for an evening when the Univeristy of Northern Iowa School of Music presents “An Evening In Paris,” its 29th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, on Sept.

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“An Evening In Paris” will feature performances by the UNI Opera

Ensemble, the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, the Jazz One ensemble and various other small ensembles formed from within the music department. The proceeds from the tickets purchased for the evening will support established scholarship funds benefitting students of the music program.

The concert promises to display the full capability of the School of Music,

offering many stylistic renderings of Paris by the participating musicians, many of whom are recipients of the scholarships that are partially furnished by the night’s revenue.

Many world-class faculty musicians will also be featured at the event.

Tina Su, a former member of the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra and professor of horn studies at UNI, will be featured, See PARIS, page 4

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will be on campus holding lectures and discussions on Oct. 26 and Nov. 10. “(The book club) is a wonderful opportunity to read something other than textbooks!”

Kolby Knupp CME Graduate Assistant

“Those who choose to participate in this year’s book club are rewarded with an opportunity to come together and share their thoughts and opinions,” said Kolby Knupp, CME graduate assistant. “We are really hoping to increase the number of students who want to participate in our discussions this year… (the book club) is a wonderful opportunity to read something other than textbooks!”

Other titles of interest include “Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir”

by Dorothy Height and “The Other Wes Moore:

One Name, Two Fates” by Wes Moore. Height recently passed away, and “Open Wide the Freedom Gates” recounts her work as a civil rights leader and as an advocate for the YWCA and the National Council of Negro Women. “The Other Wes Moore” tells the unique story of two individuals who grew up in similar locations and, oddly enough, share a name. However, the story shows the enormous contrast between characters as one Moore becomes an Oxford scholar, while the other is sent to Prison. Moore received great acclaim for his novel, as both Booklist and Publishers Weekly have given “The Other Wes Moore” rave reviews.

All books that will be read and discussed are available for checkout at the CME, and meetings will be held at the center from 3:30-5 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. For additional information regarding the 2010-2011 book club, contact Kolby Knupp at kolby@ uni.edu.

Financial expert to speak at UNI KARYN SPORY

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Financial expert Howard Bunsis will be speaking at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 16.

He is currently a professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University and chair of the American Association of University Professors Collective Bargaining Congress.

An expert on labor and university finance, Bunsis will speak to UNI about how

Iowa budget cuts affected state universities and how the cuts could have been handled better.

UNI received an $8.8 million budget cut and subsidized the state cut by making salary reductions and even some salary freezes.

Bunsis’s speech, “Judging the Reality of University Finances: How Your University Works,” will be held on Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Schindler Hall Auditorium, rooms 244-245.

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“The goals of the project are to create an appetite and capacity for civil discourse to tell the story of Matthew Shepard and the impact of his death on Laramie, the nation and our own communities; to strengthen UNI as an LGBT welcoming community and to improve enrollment and educational outcomes for all students,” said Hunzelman.

It is with these goals in mind that the organizers of the Standing On Higher Ground Project chose to invite Mrs. Shepard to speak on Thursday. The project aims “to strengthen our community and improve the climate for LGBT students and potential students, staff, faculty and citizens.”

After these events were announced, the Westboro Baptist Church added three picket dates in Cedar Falls to their website’s calendar.

The church is known for their inflammatory demonstrations and is considered

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a hate group by the AntiDefamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. In “The Laramie Project” they are shown picketing Matthew’s funeral and they picket performances of the play as often as they can.

“The goals of the project are to create an appetite and capacity for civil disoourse and to tell the story of Matthew Shepard and the impact of his death.”

Amy Hunzelman Gallagher-Bluedorn’s director of education and special programs

“The university is taking the necessary steps to help ensure civil discourse and public safety at these events,” said Jim O’Conner, executive director of university relations. “Protest areas will be set up, and the dean of students will send a message to all students regarding the importance of civil discourse and how to react to protest groups.”

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Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard, who was the victim of an anti-gay hate crime and murder, will come to UNI Sept. 16 to speak.

For-profit colleges accused of deception JULIE LOVE

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Four for-profit colleges encouraged undercover applicants to commit fraud, and all 15 visited by undercover investigators made “deceptive or otherwise questionable statements,” according to a report by the Government Accountability Office released Wednesday.

The pervasive nature of the problems found by the GAO appeared to contradict the for-profit industry’s previous assertion that problems in the sector are limited to a few bad apples, senators said.

“GAO’s findings make it disturbingly clear that abuses in for-profit recruiting are not limited to a few rogue recruiters or even a few schools with lax oversight,” Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said at a hearing by the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday morning. “To the contrary, the evidence points to a problem that is systemic to the for-profit industry.”

Westech College in California, Medvance Institute in Florida, Anthem Institute in Pennsylvania and Westwood College in Texas — all privately owned schools — allegedly encouraged undercover applicants to commit fraud to qualify for federal aid.

The colleges were not named in the GAO report but were identified by the committee Wednesday.

The investigators told the

colleges they had $250,000 in the bank. “Although we had enough money to pay for this, they told us to commit fraud so the federal government would pick up the tab,” said Gregory Kutz, managing director of forensic audits and special investigation for the GAO. The Career College Association, which represents for-profit colleges, said it found the results of the GAO investigation to be “deeply troubling” and would take steps immediately to help its members comply with regulations.

“Even if the problems cited in the GAO report are limited to a few individuals at a few institutions, we can have zero tolerance for bad behavior,” CCA President Harris Miller said in a statement.

The GAO investigation raised questions about some of the largest companies in the industry, including University of Phoenix campuses in Pennsylvania and Arizona; Everest College (owned by Corinthian Colleges Inc.) campuses in Arizona and Texas; Kaplan College campuses in Florida and California; and the Westwood College campus in Texas.

The University of Phoenix, which has more than 400,000 students on multiple campuses, allegedly encouraged an undercover applicant to take out federal loans that he did not need and provided an inflated graduation rate.

Apollo Group, which

owns the University of Phoenix, has begun its own investigation into the GAO findings, spokesman Manny Rivera said in a statement.

Westwood College said it was appalled by the findings of the investigation and would terminate employees who did not follow its “strict code of conduct.”

At Congress’ request, the GAO attempted to determine whether for-profit colleges engaged in fraud, deception or questionable marketing practices.

The GAO selected schools that received nearly 90 percent of their revenue from federal student aid or were located in states that received the most federal funding, among other factors.

GAO investigators posing as prospective students documented their experiences with cameras hidden in hats and portfolios.

According to the report, an admissions representative at MedVance Institute in Florida noted that unlike car loans, “no one will come after you if you don’t pay.”

Several admissions representatives tried to pressure undercover applicants into signing enrollment contracts before speaking with financial aid officers.

Joshua Pruyn, a former admissions representative at Alta College Inc. in Denver, testified at the hearing that one of his co-workers received the “Best Liar” award at a team celebration.

Even some recruiters were deceived about the quality

of the programs, he said.

For-profit schools also allegedly misled undercover applicants about their accreditation, graduation and employment rates, expected salaries and the value of their programs.

Kutz said federal regula-

tions are already in place to prevent most of the for-profit schools’ offenses, indicating that enforcement is lacking. The four cases of fraud have been referred to the Department of Education’s inspector general.

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tured, as well as Polina Khatsko, acclaimed pianist and adjunct piano instructor. Dmitri Vorobiev, assistant professor of piano, will be playing a piece by French composer Darius Milhaud, as well as other pieces.

The element of departmental cooperation most excites Vorobiev, who was impressed with the collaborative spirit at last year’s concert between the faculty, student musicians and the entire musical community of UNI displaying their talents. He anticipates no less at this year’s concert, which will also feature preconcert performances and a reception including further performances to follow the conclusion of the concert. Vorobiev appreciates the cohesive way in which the concert “showcases the School of Music” and serves as further inspiration for aspiring musicians.

Pieces have been selected from among the works of French composers, as well as composers who have simply been influenced by Paris itself. Su, in collaboration with Vorobiev, will be playing a selection of composer Jean Francaix’s work entitled “Divertimento,”

while Vorobiev will be playing composer Darius Milhaud’s “Scaramouche.”

Vorobiev, in selecting “Scaramouche,” hopes to evoke the atmosphere of the city in its infamous and glamorous frenzy. While Vorobiev admits that the piece sounds “more like a Spanish piece,” he deems that fitting, as the pace of the piece reflects the “craziness of early nineteenthcentury Paris.”

On the other hand, Su believes “Divertimento” evokes a “light and playful” feel while also seamlessly transitioning to convey to listeners the nuances of a city like Paris. She noted that though Paris is a large city, many people do not recognize the many different and vibrant elements that exist within it, elements which she believes are evoked by the pieces selected.

Su believes that, just as a city such as New York cannot find proportioned representation in just a jazz song or a classical piece, Paris, being just as rich in tradition and culture, can be explored in a myriad of different stylistic approaches. Su, having visited Paris many times, consistently finds that the world’s most romantic city has “many different sides;” therefore,

it stands to reason that any musical dissertation of Paris would exhibit such a varied tone.

Imperative to the achievement of the ends of the concert itself is publicity and attendance, as musical scholarships are partially furnished with the revenue generated by this concert and the donations made on the behalf of private donors and members of the local business community.

Vorobiev noted the importance of publicity for this event not only because of the positive applications of the money raised but because of the caliber of the performances being given. Vorobiev attested to the fact that “An Evening In Paris” offers the attendee, in his words, the “crème de la crème” of UNI’s music program.

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person who travels and visits schools in China, Turkey and other areas in order to diversify the campus.

“We’re exposing people to UNI who may not have known about us before,” Patton stated.

Patton added that UNI has an agreement with all 15 community college districts in the Midwest. This means the community colleges have a dual advising situation in which students at those community colleges who plan to transfer to UNI have an advisor not only at their community college, but one at UNI. With the retention rate increasing from 82.3 percent to 82.5 percent for first-year students, Hogan sees it as a positive sign that the graduation rate is increasing along with enrollment rate.

“Our strategy is steady, continuing growth,” Hogan said. “We continue to refine, improve and expand our recruitment activities so we can continue to attract students.”

“We continually improve our visit programs so when students visit campus, meet with an admissions counselor and tour, they’ll be more comfortable with the university and the people

here,” Hogan said. “We’re continually improving our publications that we mail to students and expanding the groups of students whom we make mailings to.”

Mercedes Johnson, a freshman psychology major, loves the atmosphere and the open space of the university.

“It’s a great school that’s not too big or too small and the people here are really nice...it has a warm, welcoming environment that was prevalent the first time I stepped foot on the campus,” Johnson said.

“Anything that’s a positive reflection on the institution as it relates to parents and students becomes that first point of contact in the student’s interest of coming here,” Patton said. “I always think the best reflection on the institution is what students think of the institution.”

“When prospective students and their families come to the campus and have a chance to meet our faculty, they’re sold on the place,” Hogan said. “A lot of what we want to do is be supportive of helping students find connections

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UNI graduate designs sundial for UNI campus

By MARKITA CURRIE Staff Writer

A brand new sundial stands outside the University of Northern Iowa Center for Multicultural Education plaza in the Memorial Garden. The sundial is a gift from Susan and Michael Ward, both graduates of UNI. “We wanted to give back to the university that gave so much to us,” Susan Ward said.

The retired couple conversed with Susan Reinart, donor relations administrator at UNI, and she suggested that they commission Beth Nybeck, a 2010 UNI graduate with a degree in fine arts, to make the piece of art.

Upon this request, Nybeck felt she could make her own imprint on UNI. This is her second commissioned piece here on campus. The first one, Creative Enigma, can be found in the Business and Community Services Building.

Nybeck wanted this piece to be special, and she thought time would be an interesting concept to use, so she created the sundial. It took an extreme amount of hard work, research and math for Nybeck to complete her masterpiece.

“It’s a really nice addition to the garden. Not only is it a piece of art, but it’s also a sundial,” said Reinart. The

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(above) Michael Ward, Susan Ward and Beth Nybeck stand by the new sundial located outside the UNI Center for Multicultural Education plaza.

sundial does not work exactly with regular clocks, and as a matter of fact it only functions between the months of March and October and between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The sundial is a form of the bowstring sundial, so it contains a lot of curves and organ-

ic shapes. Two ends of one of the curves hold a connecting rod, and this rod casts a shadow on a curved plate below. The curved plate is where the time and numbers are. The sundial is made completely out of stainless steel, much like many of Nybeck’s pieces.

gion in K-12 public schools in the U.S. These guidelines are meant to be a resource for educators, teachers and parents to help improve the way religion is taught in public schools.

public education.

“I’m committed to religious literacy and spreading accurate information about the world religions,” she said. “Ignorance about religion leads to stereotyping and prejudice. It is better for a diverse, democratic society to have citizens who are knowledgeable of all religions.”

The guidelines created by the AAR task force include four sections. The first section explains why it is important to teach about religion. The second section explains how to teach religion in a constitutionally sound way. The third section explains different approaches to teaching about religion, as well as gradespecific examples. Finally, the fourth section gives recommendations as to what skills and content competencies teachers should have in order

How much dirt do you really want to know about your professor -- the weathered, often intriguing stranger who stands in the front of your lecture class? Just whether they are an expert on their subject, occasionally come late to class or give easy tests? Think about the information on professors that isn’t readily available on RateMyProfessor.com. Did you ever think that (gasp!) they have a life that does not center around grading papers?

The outside lives and backgrounds of professors are often uncharted waters, yet extremely fascinating.

During my senior year, it would be my biggest regret if I left this campus without taking some time to stop and see what I can learn from professors outside of the classroom.

This semester, I’m going to spend a lot of time with professors during office hours, but not to study for a test. Rather, I am going to study the professors themselves, and hopefully discover things that they don’t put on

their multiple choice exams.

It might be uncomfortable or awkward, but probably not.

I’m guessing it will be pretty darn interesting.

The title of this article may sound like I’m talking about “Action Adventure Barbie,” but I’m actually referring to Kay Weller, one of the University of Northern Iowa’s geography professors, who just celebrated her 69th birthday this weekend. When I asked her if she had a big celebration for the event, she said, “No, I was too busy!”

That should come as no surprise. After all, this woman doesn’t stop for anything. Having travelled to See PROFESSOR, page 6

UNI professor develops guidelines for teaching religion

By ALLI KOOLBECK Staff Writer

Betty DeBerg, a University of Northern Iowa professor of religion, knows the controversy behind teaching religion in public schools.

She said that although it is not its own subject, religion is part of the required curriculum for other classes, specifically English and social studies classes. Because of this, the issue of how to teach religion constitutionally and academically is constantly brought up.

To combat these issues, DeBerg worked for six years on a national task force for the American Academy of Religion (AAR), which is the largest association of scholars of religion in the country, to create standards and guidelines for teaching about reli-

“Ignorance about religion leads to stereotyping and prejudice.

It is better for a diverse, democratic society to have citizens who are knowledgeable of all religions.”

Betty DeBerg

UNI religion professor

DeBerg thought it was important to create these guidelines because illiteracy about religion is common in the U.S. As a former high school English teacher, she has always been committed to

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Betty DeBerg, a UNI professor of religion, teaches a Religions of the World class.

to teach about religion.

The complete guidelines can be found at http://aarweb. org/Publications/Online_ Publications/Curriculum_ Guidelines/AARK-

12CurriculumGuidelines.pdf.

To create the guidelines, the task force, made up of professors from a variety of See RELIGION, page 6

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UNI students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

By CATHERINE AU JONG Staff Writer

The Univeristy of Northern Iowa Hispanic Latino Student Union and Center of Multicultural Education are organizing an event for Sept. 16 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

But this

The event will feature three bands coming from all over the U.S.: Girl in a Coma, Hacienda and Nicky and the Latin Explosion.

For Tabatha Cruz, the CME program assistant, Hispanic Heritage Month is one way to highlight the heritage of those of Hispanic descent.

During this time, Hispanic and Latino societies usually have a variety of events in their hometowns.

Some of the events include festivals, dances, reenactments of battles and enjoying traditional foods.

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year, unlike previous years, they decided to do something different: a music festival. The event will take place at the Maucker Union East Lawn from 6 to 10 p.m.

According to Cecilia Ojeda from HLSU, Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15 because most of the Latin countries gained independence between those dates.

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Iowa, which provides teachers statewide with the tools and experiences they need to enrich their geography curriculum. She writes grants that take teachers all over the world -- to India, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Chile -- all places where she has previously traveled.

“I’m very active for my age,” she said, beaming. “But there are always concerns about whether I am going to be an effective teacher this year or not -- am I too old, do I not relate to 20-year-old students?”

Believe me, she can. One way is by her over-the-top Panther pride.

On the first day of World Geography this fall, she stood in front of the Schindler Hall lecture class and issued a warning to the students.

“If I catch any of you wearing ISU or Iowa shirts, I will gladly assist you in filling out the paperwork to become a student at their school. But while you are here, you are a Panther!”

I’ve heard some students refer to her as the honorary UNI football coach -she shows up to every game,

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more than 40 different countries, she is full of energy, unmatchable enthusiasm and a spirit as young as any of my UNI classmates.

She grew up in Kansas City, in the center of the oil drilling industry. I was intrigued to find out that her family actually owned a drilling business for years. “I’m an opinionated economist -- just call me Sarah Palin’s assistant!” she said. She even earned her undergradate degree in political science, but she said a career in politics was never on the radar.

“I think it’s a dirty business... that was never an option for me,” she said.

After teaching high school social studies for years and raising two children, she decided to move into higher education. “I was getting older -- no more rugrats,” she said.

Fast forward a few years and some graduate degrees, and she is now a professor in the UNI Department of Geography and coordinator of the Geographic Alliance of

The music festival this year not only satisfies students demand for concerts, but it will also inform people of the bond between American and Latin cultures.

Ojeda believes that this event will show that the Latin influence has grown and has contributed to music as well.

The bands at the festival will play both Latin and English s o n g s .

M i c h a e l Blackwell, director of the CME, mentioned that he supports the music festival because music is educational, and through it we can appreciate our own culture as well as the beauty of diversity. He believes that students need to learn more about diversity, especially in a relatively homogenous state like Iowa.

decked in purple and gold, and cheers louder than the 20-year-old frat boys.

“We don’t support someone else just because they tailgate better,” she said. “That’s the bottom line!”

And that’s not all she has to say. I asked her what it is like to stand in front of an entire lecture hall full of students.

“I’m not intimidated! I used to chase boys out of sorority houses in the middle of the night!” she said with a laugh.

Weller was a house mother when she was finishing her Ph.D. After chatting with Weller, I am almost certain that I’ve exhausted all of her secrets.

But as we started to wrap up...

“Oh! One more thing that people may not know about me,” she said, with a deviant smile, “I love fast cars.” She giggled and told me that she drives a periwinkle sports car.

Though she insists that she doesn’t drive fast anymore, “Before I had children... um, yeah. I could get 300 miles in three and a half hours.”

Do you know a professor whose story is ready to be told?

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Blood Drive opportunities in the Cedar Valley

By JESSICA SNOOK Staff Writer

“The need for blood is constant,” said Sarah Stevermer, an American Red Cross employee.

You can help replenish the supply by donating a pint of your blood, which most people can spare every 56 days.

No matter what type of blood you have, one donation can save up to three lives.

According to Greg Novinska, CEO of the American Red Cross BadgerHawkeye Blood Service, “Our donors truly are heroes to patients in need.”

In order give blood, donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. A common reason for women to be deferred from donating is low hemoglobin. To avoid this problem, increase your intake of ironrich foods, such as meat and green vegetables.

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universities throughout America, met for several days and emailed frequently.

They also were in contact with other national teacher associations, so teachers were aware of what the task force was doing.

In April 2010, they finished the project and presented the guidelines to the AAR board of directors, who approved them and published them on the web.

In the process of creating the guidelines, DeBerg and the task force came across challenges.

“It’s always hard to get a committee to agree, as

Students looking to give back to their community and host a blood drive can do so by visiting www.redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800448-3543.

There are a number of blood donating opportunities available in the Cedar Valley: The Wartburg College Blood Drive will take place Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wartburg College Chapel in the Commons.

The American Legion Blood Drive will take place Sept. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Main Hall in Fayette.

The American Red Cross Donor Center will be holding a blood drive on Sept. 17 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Donor Center in Waterloo.

The Cedar Falls Post 48 AmVets will also be hosting a blood drive Sept. 20 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the AmVets Lounge in Cedar Falls.

everyone has different perspectives and opinions,” DeBerg said. “But I found the most challenging thing to be deciding how long and detailed the document should be. It was also challenging to include some practical classroom tips.”

At UNI, DeBerg teaches Religions of the World classes every semester, a semester-long Christianity course and Religion in America.

“I’m also developing a new course on the conflict between conservative religion and evolution, called Evolution on Trial,” DeBerg added.

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UNI Student Leadership Center develops leadership skills

By ARIEL HAWKINS Staff Writer

The University of Northern Iowa Student Leadership Center is a group sponsored by Maucker Union to provide students with leadership opportunities.

These leadership activities can be good resume builders and great opportunities to develop skills for both in and out of the classroom.

The SLC was started three years ago by a group of people who, at first, were simply part of a committee that had attended a leadership conference. Excited by the idea of continuing leadership on campus, they built a group that became sponsored by Maucker Union.

In the upper level of Maucker Union, SLC members gather for informal meetings to discuss opportunities that could be available for students. The group is run by a graduate assistant and a committee to provide as many leadership chances as possible for both students

and faculty.

Last year, a survey was sent out to ask students what they thought leadership was about, and the majority responded that service was top in their mind.

To cater to students’ wishes, the SLC is co-sponsoring an activity called Volunteer Tuesdays, in which they provide transportation to four area agencies in order to do service. The activity is cosponsored by the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. So far, Volunteer Tuesdays have been a big hit, and hopefully the activity will be extended past the month of September.

Another one of SLC’s big activities is a ropes course.

Held on Sept. 25 in Waverly, it will be a full Saturday of hands-on leadership experiences.

Transportation and lunch are provided, and though a $20 deposit is required, the money will be refunded to anyone who attends.

Felly Phommalinh, a student on the SLC’s advisory committee, attended one of

the rope courses in the past.

She said the course was a great way to go from being an individual leader to working with a group of leaders.

Working with people that she had just met, learning to trust them, and leading side by side with others was a great opportunity.

The SLC also has a group within itself that is trained to be a resource in order to build other organizations. If anyone is looking to make a new organization or wanting to get more support for one, SLC can be there to help.

Steffoni Smith, a graduate assistant working with the SLC, stated that the goal of the center is to provide creative ways for people to help lead others. It is for all leaders — both faculty and students.

To learn more about the SLC or to sign up for Volunteer Tuesdays, feel free to check out their website at www.uni.edu/maucker/leadership.

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“Object as Subject” premieres at University Museum

By ELIZABETH COLLINS Staff Writer

Domesticity and warfare coalesced in the form of a crocheted gas mask on display at the University Museum as it latest exhibit, “Object as Subject” opened on Monday.

The exhibit offers visitors a very unique and diverse medley of artworks created by renowned local talent.

Scott Hudson, a local artist with experience in the field of anthropology, was inspired to develop an exhibit which would explore the dynamic relationship between art and culture.

At the exhibit’s reception Sept. 8, Hudson spoke of his delight at the outcome of the exhibit.

“Never before have I felt more like part of a great narrative of global creativity and art making,” he said.

Artists selected to contribute to the exhibit were allowed into the collections room to choose an artifact that inspired them. Some of the choices were a bit surprising. Artist Thomas Payne chose the likeness of an old, worn out Eastern Red squirrel, took photographs of the squirrel and made a

collage. Sue Grosboll, museum director, explained that even the simplest things can inspire someone in a number of ways.

From a variety of inspirations came a variety of art forms. Not only are there photographs and paintings, but even video art and a poem by the University of Northern Iowa’s very own professor, Jeremy Schraffenberger.

Students of poetry in Schraffenberger’s class were asked to write their own poem based on an exhibit from the museum.

The theme of inspiration which “Object as Subject” communicates and which students of UNI are actively examining will be further explored in an upcoming lecture series to take place at the University Museum.

A very comprehensive presentation, “Object as Subject” exposes viewers to the diversity of art and expression as well as the diversity of human cultures of the past, present and future. The museum is located at 3219 Hudson Rd. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

UNI-United Faculty AAUP presents:

a talk by Howard Bunsis, J.D, MBA, Ph.D. professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University and expert on university finance

Howard Bunsis

“We need administrations to start focusing on the core mission of our colleges and universities: educating our students.”

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 3:30 p.m., Schindler Auditoriums 244-245

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Congratulations The Department of Residence commends these students who earned academic distinction by qualifying for the Dean’s List Spring 2010.

Students must earn a 3.5 GPA or better while completing 12 credits or more to qualify for the Dean’s List.

Bartlett Hall Katherine Alderson Kelli Bean Brittany Betzer Amanda Biller Tyler Brady Samuel Brown Miranda Caudill Emily Covington Sara Driscoll William Edgar Aaron Eechaute-Lopez Truman Ferguson Chelsea Fox Dyllan Frahm Laia Gonzalez Garrido Zachary Griffith Joslyn Haffarnan Diana Hall Erin Harrity Mickey Hart Alicia Herzog Nolan Hovland Nathan Jacobsen Kyle Jaschen Betsy Johnson Colleen Kiel Jessica Kunzelmann Elsie Luna Kyle Maley Stefanie McGraw Michael Milder Litisha Moore Meghan Orr Christopher Outzen Courtney Pilcher Harrison Postler Amanda Schultz Deanna Shafer Heather Snell Kalee Sparr Steven Story Megan Struck Ryan Trump Kelsey Waugaman Bailey Wedeking Timothy Williams

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Campbell Hall Ryan Aman Eva Andersen John Anderson Rachel Anderson Chelsea Anderson Benjamin Baudler

Michael Braga Amanda Brase Valerie Brey Isaac Brockshus Michael Brown Kimberly Burken Allie Cashen Scott Connerley Rebekah Cooper Thomas Cowell Bailey Crawley Leah Devries Michael Dorgan Amber Downing Chelsea Ecklund Alyssa Eisenman Jessica Fangman Austin Foster Raychael Garringer Tiffany Garvin Erika Gauley Anneliese Gentzsch Glenna Goldman Ian Goldsmith Jamie Gray Thadd Gray Ii Betsy Groat Kayla Gump Sonia Han Emily Hanson Kyra Hawley Molly Hayes Scott Heemstra Sara Holmes Alyssa Holt David Hoobler Dylan Huntington Morgan Johnson Darren Johnson Timothy Jorgensen Curtis Kimm Grant Kisler Amanda Klocke Elisabeth Kollasch Alison Leytem Theresa Luensmann Elizabeth Mastalio Stephanie McDonough Cassandra McFarland Clarissa McPheron Kristen McPheron Margaret Nervig Derek Olsthoorn Jonathan Pagel Joshua Pagel David Parrott Katelyn Patava Rebecca Payne Crystal Perez Emma Peterson Alexa Pomerenk Michelle Pottorff Nicole Reicks Gillian Renk Stephen Rifner Branden Roberts Erica Rutz Eric Sauser Rachel Schroeder Jessalyn Schweitzer Andrew Sorge Patrick Tiernan Daniel Vargason Zachary Viggers Rachel Volkert Jordan Voss Lindsey Way Abby Wenck Danielle Westcot Breana Wiebers Katie Wilford Ashley Williamson Casey Wilson

Benjamin Wohlers Kyle Woollums Tyler Wright Abigail Zieman

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Students who live on campus earn better grades and are more likely to graduate.

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Student employees in the Department of Residence get the job done!

The Department of Residence commends these student employees who earned academic distinction by qualifying for the Dean’s List Spring 2010.

Students must earn a 3.5 GPA or better while completing 12 credits or more to qualify for the Dean’s List.

Congratulations!

Sarah Buckingham Tara Casey Erin Holmes Malorie Seemann Emily Smith BARTLETT HALL Samuel Brown Diana Hall Kyle Jaschen Colleen Kiel Michael Milder Meghan Orr BENDER HALL Chase Aunspach Julie Beukema Elizabeth Denning Keniese Evans Laura Ewest Thomas Kedley Katherine Pauk

Danielle Fitzgerald Emily Koeppel Jillena Meyer Gretchen Myers Stephen Rifner Jennifer Schuemann Rebecca Seidl CAMPBELL HALL Scott Connerley Austin Foster Ian Goldsmith Molly Hayes Cassandra Hayne Scott Heemstra Morgan Johnson Tyler Wright Abby Zieman

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Elizabeth Beecher Cristopher Houlihan Tasha Koopmans Ryan Lockard Alex Mark Sara Ternes

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Members of the Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church demonstrate on Pratt Street in downtown Baltimore, Md., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, across from the U.S. District Court,

TREVOR BOECKMANN trevor@unifreethought.com

Last week, word spread around campus quickly that Fred Phelps and his abhorred Westboro Baptist Church would be coming to campus to protest a showing of “The Laramie Project” and Judy Shepard’s visit. By Friday, President Allen issued a statement promoting equality and calling for civility. Soon after, the Dean of Students’ office reminded students of the rules and laws related to responding to the protest.

The protest also sparked popularity on Facebook.

Over 1,100 people agreed to attend a counterprotest, many pledging to make signs and devise plans. This attitude is certainly not unique to the University of Northern Iowa; wherever Phelps and family go, a counterprotest is waiting.

It’s certainly exciting to see the passion that goes into these responses. I’ve long held that gay rights are an issue that transcends traditional politics. We can bicker all day about tax policy, welfare and gun rights – but gay rights are different. There are no

Watching our weight?

ADAM HASELHUHN

adamh@uni.edu

Every year it seems that there is a new diet or workout plan that Americans are testing out to battle their cravings to overindulge in the greasy foods that await them around nearly every street corner. It seems you can’t pick up a magazine without a “staying fit” or “nutrition advice” section.

Terms like “Supersized” and “Biggie Sized” have disappeared and aren’t acceptable in restaurants anymore — but they still exist by a different name. So are Americans really as diet-crazed as we pretend to be? Are the New Year’s resolutions and the gym memberships all just part of an act?

I would argue that it is.

See WESTBORO, page 11

I would argue that eating healthy and being “in shape” is all just a fad. Just like the pogo stick, silly bands and Furbies, Americans’ desire to work out will be gone before the next holiday when we are passing the gravy and reaching for seconds.

How do I know this? Look at the food that American fast food restaurant chains are producing. Let’s start with the KFC Double Down. This ground breaking sandwich substitutes fried chicken patties for bread. (I’m surprised we didn’t come up with this sooner.) Between the two pieces of chicken lie two strips of bacon and two melted pieces of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese. Sounds fattening, doesn’t it?

If that doesn’t make you want to sit on the couch and

Fred Phelps hates homosexuals From the editorial staff Hell hath no fury like that of Fred Phelps.

The self-righteous founder of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., has made it his personal mission to judge the peoples of this earth. According to their website, www. godhatesfags.com, Phelps and his family travel the nation holding what they call “peaceful sidewalk demonstrations opposing the homosexual lifestyle of soul-damning, nationdestroying filth,” which in practice means that they protest the funerals of homosexual soldiers and others by spewing hate and bearing colorful signs that say such slogans as, “GOD HATES FAGS” “AIDS CURES FAGS,” “THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS,” and “GOD HATES AMERICA.” The church claims to adhere to the teachings of the Bible and to hold these demonstrations in the name of God. The Westboro Baptist Church will be holding three such “peaceful” demonstrations on the University of Northern Iowa campus in response to three events remembering and discussing the death of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, who was brutally beaten and tied to a fence on the night of Oct. 6-7, 1998 near Laramie, Wyo. He was found comatose by a cyclist and brought to Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo., where he died from severe head injuries on Oct. 12. Witnesses stated during the trial of his murderers, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, that Shepard was targeted because he was a homosexual.

A play about the reaction to the murder, “The Laramie Project,” was written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project in 2000. The play draws on hundreds of interviews conducted by the theatre company with inhabitants of the town, company members’ personal journal entries and published news reports. On Oct. 14, roughly 12 years after Matthew’s death, members of the Westboro Baptist Church will be picketing a performance of “The Laramie Project” at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

The performance is one of three events being held to discuss and remember Matthew, including a showing of a film version of the play that was held on Monday and a visit from Judy Shepard, Matthew’s mother, this Thursday.

The Westboro Baptist Church’s protests and the hate they spread are false and cannot be justified by any means, secular or sacred. The group travels from protest to protest, including one held at Matthew’s funeral, spewing a gospel of hate and inciting crowds to violence that often leads to lawsuits. They do all this in the name of a man who said that the second most important commandment is to “love your neighbor as yourself ” (Mark 22:39).

In fact, one of the Bible passages most commonly used as evidence of what some Christians consider to be the sinful nature of homosexual behavior is 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, which states that “neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers will inherit the kingdom of God.” Of course, almost any Christian would be quick to point out that just about every single person has committed one of these offenses. This is why Paul continues in verse 11 to say, “And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” The Westboro Baptist Church continually states that homosexuals are guilty of sin and so are hated by God. However, it seems clear that looking at the Bible reveals that this belief is incomplete and unjustified, as all men appear to be guilty of some such sin, and are able to be forgiven by Jesus’ mercy. This is why the famous passage John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” In light of these passages, it is clear that there is no biblical justification for Fred Phelps’s hatred toward homosexuals, as the biblical God offers mercy to all sinners if they believe in his Son and repent of their sin. It is for this reason that Jesus preached to sinners in the gospels.

There is no justification for the hatred spread by Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church, just as there is no justification for the brutal torture and murder of Matthew Shepard.

Many students will be organized in protest of the Westboro Baptist Church’s demonstrations in the coming weeks. The Northern Iowan commends the commitment to righteousness and justice and the strong stand against hatred that these counter-protests demonstrate.

That said, we caution all students to be civil during these protests, to silence shouting with peace, to destroy injustice with justice, to eliminate lies with truth, to crush hatred with love. Stand up against these misguided protests, but do not yell, do not become violent, do not stoop to their level and fall prey to their provocative actions. Do not fuel the flames of hatred, but instead quench them with your intolerance of injustice.

This editorial reflects the position of the Northern Iowan’s editorial staff: John Anderson, Leah Jeffries, Brad Eilers, Cassie Tegeler, Anna Schreck, and Kari Braumann. All other articles and illustrations represent the views of their authors.

do nothing all day, try the Krispy Kreme burger. Yes, I know Krispy Kreme makes donuts, but they took a burger and replaced the buns with two donuts. This 1,000-calorie sandwich really sums up why so many Americans are suffering from obesity.

In 2007 it was reported

that nearly 74 percent of American citizens were obese.

That is nearlthree-fourths of our country!

I will be the first to tell you that I agree that eating healthy and going on a “diet” is a good thing, but the bottom line is that Americans clearly don’t care. If we want

to see a change in this, we need to get rid of these outrageous food items that you can find available at nearly any restaurant near your home.

We shouldn’t have created things like escalators that allow us to be lazy and not use See WEIGHT, page 11

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our legs to walk up stairs.

Our society promotes and rewards laziness. Future generations will have grown up with the Internet, the iPhone and other advances in technology that make our lives easier.

And that is just the problem. Everything is right at our fingertips. Kids are no longer running two blocks down the street to see if Timmy can come out to play.

Instead they are getting on Skype and just asking Timmy what he is doing and if he wants to play World of Warcraft.

I was born and raised on the philosophy of “do what makes you happy; you only live once.” Eat what you want. Exercise if you want to. This is America, where

you are free to make your own decisions and purchase a bacon-wrapped cheese stick if you want to. It is all about our freedom of choice, and currently the majority of America is choosing to eat unhealthy foods.

Until the government steps in and says, “What you are doing is wrong and hurting our society,” I say let people eat. If I die at 55 of a heart attack because I had fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner my entire life, that was my choice, but at least I was happy doing it. If I wasn’t happy and this was hindering my life in any way, than that is when the line should be drawn. Otherwise, I will be waiting in line ready to order a number five and I will drive four blocks to get there.

competing ideas. You either support gay rights or you’re wrong. These impassioned counterprotests give me hope that our country can come to accept that someday.

In this wave of emotion, it’s important not to lose sight of what’s actually happening. Many seem to believe “crazy” and “stupid” are interchangeable when describing Westboro. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Phelps hasn’t always been like this. In the ‘60s and ‘70s he was at the forefront of the civil rights movement in Kansas. At one point, his firm represented one-third of all civil rights cases on the federal docket. He sued Southwestern Bell, the city of Topeka and others for discrimination. In the ‘80s, the NAACP even recognized him for his work.

So what happened to Phelps and his family? I don’t think anyone will ever really know. He went from suing President Reagan for separation of church and state issues to protesting the Laramie Project seemingly overnight. It’s quite the transformation.

The lesson to take away is that Phelps isn’t dumb.

His group may be crazy,

PAGE 11 but they’re well-organized and use incredibly effective tactics. They make a long list of calendar stops, and then don’t show up to many of them. Canceled events include an Adam Lambert concert, Temple’s showing of the Laramie Project, a Spring Hill soldier’s funeral and more. Don’t be surprised if they cancel their trip to UNI as well.

Why do they do it?

When asked after a cancelled event, the church had this to say: “We had a team set to come. Then we saw a dozen media stories with our core message, so that team re-deployed to another site, considering that job done.”

They want media coverage; they want attention. That’s what this is all about.

This should come as no surprise. Westboro even went so far as to protest Coretta Scott King’s funeral.

The family that spent two decades fighting Jim Crow laws protested Coretta Scott King’s funeral. If there’s a better way to expose this group as the media whores they are, I have yet to find it.

They also like the money that comes with these protests. Westboro is renowned for suing cities and individuals who violate their right to free speech. While I’m all for protecting those rights,

this is the First Amendment equivalent of ambulance chasing. The church made $17,000 from Bellevue, Nebraska, and an identical amount from the father of a U.S. Marine killed in action.

So why do we keep giving them what they want? Let’s simply ignore them.

I realize this is much easier said than done. Their messages are designed to provoke as much of a response as possible for a reason. I also realize it’s much easier for a straight guy to call for ignoring them. But I think it’s the only way to win this week. Protests bring them more attention, more press coverage, and more lawsuits.

And what are we trying to gain? To convince the public we’re right? No one sides with Phelps. To convince the church members they’re wrong? That’s not going to happen.

I realize this idea will probably never come to fruition, but the Facebook group calling for a silent protest is a step in the right direction.

Don’t engage these people.

Don’t give them the time of day. Ignore them and enjoy the fantastic schedule of LGBT events on campus.

At least, that’s what I plan to do.

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If I want a cookie, I will have a cookie KEVIN HOWARD khoward@uni.edu

It would be hard to argue that our country is not slightly obsessed with food. This, combined with the lack of physical activity Americans get on an average day, has caused us to be one of the heaviest nations on the planet. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 33 states had an obesity prevalence rate of 25 percent or greater in 2009. Child and adolescent obesity rates are even more sobering. According to a 2010 article written by Caleb R. Schultz, M.D., onethird of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. Moreover, the CDC suggests that being overweight or obese can increase the risk of a number of conditions such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.

To be clear, I don’t think there is any crime in being overweight. In fact, as rational actors, I believe humans should be free to eat what they want when they want it.

However, it is very possible that many readers may agree with the information I have just discussed. To be com-

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Due to the epidemic status of obesity in America, the state has decided to step in and help Americans combat this problem. By and large, two main tactics have been chosen. The first tactic takes a structural approach in the sense that policy is created to change the current environment to help fight obesity.

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My issue is that language

like this has a very utilitarian tone to it that seems to devalue the freedom of choice of the individual for the benefit of the group. Consumers should not feel like a criminal because they want a soda or other sugary beverage. A soda tax is a subtle, structural change to penalize individuals and push them to make certain choices. It is belittling and an insult to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intelligence.

As far as school lunches, Michelle Obama and others have called for changes, some of which I agree with, like smaller portion sizes. Others, like the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dessert freezeâ&#x20AC;? she discussed in an interview with Larry King in February that would eliminate the inclusion of a dessert item from a typical school lunch every day, are completely deplorable. No dessert? I mean, kids can hardly bring birthday desserts to school anymore, and now they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be getting them at lunch either.

My ex-boyfriend would make the most delectable monster cookies I have ever had, and I enjoyed them just like kids enjoy their school lunch dessert. I mean, after recess, dessert at lunch has to be the next best part of the day. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine anyone telling me at age 8 or 68 that I could no longer have cookies, especially my government. Nope; I think that this decision should be up to

the individual and, in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, their parents or guardians. We tell the government what to do, not the other way around.

Education and more sensible and affordable choices will go a long way. Although I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with all of the first ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tactics in fighting childhood obesity, I applaud her for making this issue one of her primary focuses as first lady. I appreciate that Mrs. Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move!â&#x20AC;? campaign has a major educational component to help families choose healthy lifestyles to curb childhood obesity. The private sector has joined in to help as well. Walt Disney and Scholastic Inc., for example, have taken the initiative to help educate children and their parents on how to eat healthier through ad campaigns and literature on how to read nutrition labels. Even McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and other fast food restaurants have slowly joined this fight. Offering salads and fruit as side dish options and making nutrition information more accessible is really helpful. The combination of a nutritionally well-informed public, with service industries providing more affordable, healthy food options can work to help this country lose weight. Now, go eat a cookie; just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat five of them.

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SACK ATTACK

Debuting a new defensive style, Panthers tie school sack record in season-opening win

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UNI’s stifling defense gave NDSU trouble all night long. The Panthers held the Bison to 207 yards of total offense, including -40 rushing yards. UNI also tied a school record, recording 11 quarterback sacks.

By TIM GETTING

Sports Writer

“You say goodbye, and we say hello,” said the University of Northern Iowa defense... metaphorically.

Throughout UNI’s 16-9 season-opening win over the North Dakota State University Bison, Panther defensive players were not really singing The Beatles.

They were too busy bombarding NDSU’s quarterback.

The Panthers tied a school record Saturday at the UNI-Dome, earning a total of 11 sacks.

The increased pressure from the UNI front sprouted from a new defensive style

that was implemented upon the graduation of three defensive linemen last season.

“We had to play to the strength of the team, and the strength of our team is not quite as big, but it’s fast,” said head coach Mark Farley.

So while the Panther faithful reluctantly said “goodbye” to two-time AllAmerican defensive end James Ruffin (6’4,” 263 lbs.) as well as defensive tackles Wes Lane (6’4,” 290 lbs.) and Chuck Kinney (6’3,” 290 lbs.), the succeeding defensive unit said “hello” to a three-four defense.

With one less lineman down and an additional

linebacker up at the defensive line, the Panthers possessed more speed and less size on the field.

“There’s a lot of risk and reward to this defense,” said Farley.

The reward outweighed the risk Saturday, especially during NDSU’s last drive of the game in which the Panthers tallied three sacks.

Junior linebacker L.J. Fort and junior defensive lineman Ben Boothby teamed up in the game’s final two plays to sack the Bison quarterback.

“That was amazing. We actually ran (the same) play three or four times in a row.

So I was like, ‘Are they going to block it? Pick it up? Do an

adjustment or something?’” said Fort.

“They out-muscled us,” said Bison quarterback Jose Mohler.

Fort compiled two sacks and led the Panthers with a career-high 12 tackles, while Boothby tied a school record as he posted four sacks.

“There were a lot of questions going into the season on how the threefour defense would look (compared) to the past because it hadn’t gone so well. But I think we have the right personnel for the job,” Boothby said.

The Panthers began learning the new defensive set in August during their

preseason camp. Saturday night, they finally got to unveil it to a UNI-Dome crowd of 14,422 against a team that Farley said would be their most physical opponent.

“I was very anxious just due to the amount of new guys on the defense and due to it being a defense that we haven’t run previously,” said senior linebacker Jamar Thompson.

Despite the uncertainties, UNI still somewhat mimicked the 2009 Panther defense, which ranked No. 2 in the Football Championship Subdivision in scoring defense, holding

games winning by scores of 16-25, 20-25 and 22-25.

The match was held in a packed Ames High School Gymnasium due to flood damage in Hilton Coliseum.

Northern Iowa’s best chance to win a game came in the third frame when they led 19-14. Iowa State rallied, however, winning 11 of the next 14 points.

The No. 18 Panthers regained their form on Friday against Arkansas Little-Rock with a 3-0 sweep. Game scores were 25-17, 25-17 and

25-21. Northern Iowa was led by Shelby Kintzel, who finished with a career-high 12 kills.

Friday night, the Panthers were back on court against the Kansas Jayhawks. Northern Iowa held off a late Kansas rally, winning the fifth game 15-11. After winning the first two games 25-16, 25-20, the Panthers then dropped the next two games with scores of 23-25 and 20-25. In game five, the Panthers jumped out to a quick lead in set five, holding off the three-game

comeback by the Jayhawks.

The star of the day for the Panthers was defensive standout Ellie Blankenship, who finished with 27 digs.

Offensively, the Panthers finished with three players registering double digit kills for the match. Amy Braun knocked down 12 kills, and Michelle Burow and Beth Discher both smacked 11 kills.

The Panthers closed out their unblemished tournament on Saturday, winning three straight games

against Winthrop 25-19, 25-19 and 25-12. Panthers earning all-tournament honors for the weekend were Ellie Blankenship, who was named MVP, and Michelle Burow and Amy Braun, who gained first team alltournament selections.

Next weekend, the Panthers will open up Missouri Valley Conference play with their first home match against Missouri State on Friday in the McLeod Center. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

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Panther volleyball wins Kansas Invitational

By SAM JEFSON Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa volleyball team swept the Kansas Invitational with wins over Arkansas Little-Rock, Kansas and Winthrop. The Panthers’ only setback during the week came from a 3-0 loss Wednesday against Iowa State.

On Wednesday, the Panthers had no answer for the No. 11-ranked Cyclones.

Iowa State rolled in all three

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UNI Soccer Falls to Green Bay, 4-0

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The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team lost to Green Bay on Friday evening by a final score of 4-0.

UNI held the Phoenix scoreless until the 44th minute, but Megan Braatz found the back of the net in the final two minutes before halftime. Braatz scored again in the 58th minute to create a two-goal margin.

Ahna Logan and Ella Bump added goals for Green Bay in the final 30 minutes.

UNI rattled off the first three shots of the game, but Green Bay posted a 19-10 shot advantage for the contest. Senior forward Chelsie Hochstedler led the Panthers’ offensive attack with three shots.

Freshman Erin Zaideman started in goal for UNI. Freshman Kim Gianos made her UNI debut, playing the final 18 minutes at goalkeeper.

The Panthers also dropped their game to Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon, 5-0.

UNI (0-6-0) returns to action on Sept. 17, with a road contest at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

BRAD’S SPORTS BLURB:

Reggie Bush could lose his Heisman Trophy

By BRAD EILERS

Sports Editor

On Sept. 7, Yahoo Sports reported that former University of Southern California running back Reggie Bush would be stripped of his 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy by the Heisman Trophy Trust and that the award would remain vacant.

Two sources close to the Heisman Trophy Trust informed Yahoo Sports that the organization is completing its investigation and will agree with the NCAA’s finding that Bush accepted improper benefits while at USC and that he was ineligible during the 2005 season, according to the report.

In July the NCAA cited USC for “lack of institutional control” and handed the football program four years probation, a two-year bowl ban and a reduction in football scholarships. USC was also forced to vacate all of their victories that Bush was a part of, including their 2004 BCS National Title.

Hours after the initial announcement that Bush would have his Heisman stripped, Robert Whalen,

executive director of the Heisman Trophy Trust, came forward to issue a statement denying the rumor.

“I can tell you the Heisman Trophy Trust has made no decision regarding the Reggie Bush situation,” Whalen told the Associated Press Tuesday afternoon.

The president of the Heisman Trophy Trust, William J. Dockery, reiterated that the reports were inaccurate.

“The status of the USC/Bush matter remains unchanged. Any reports to the contrary are inaccurate,” Dockery said.

Bush is currently a member of the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints and spoke with the media briefly after Wednesday’s practice.

“At this point, it’s kind of out of my hands,” Bush said.

Bush would not confirm or deny whether he has met with anyone from the Heisman Trophy Trust and deferred comment to the trust when asked about the Yahoo Sports report.

“If I’m not mistaken, I believe the Heisman Trust people released a statement saying whatever was

Courtesy Photo/MCT Campus

Reggie Bush walks off the field after USC’s loss to Texas in the 2005 National Championship game.

(reported) yesterday was inaccurate, so that’s where we’re at,” he said.

Last week, University of Texas head football coach Mack Brown said former Longhorns quarterback Vince Young, who finished second in the 2005 Heisman voting, should be given the award if Bush is stripped.

Young led Texas past USC in the BCS National Championship that year, just weeks after Bush was awarded the Heisman Trophy in a landslide.

Vince Young, currently with the Tennessee Titans, had no comment on the

situation and many people close to Young believe he would deny the Heisman Trophy if it was offered to him.

If Bush is stripped of his Heisman Trophy, he would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have it taken away.

The Northern Iowan is still looking for sports writers to cover wrestling and track.

E-mail Brad Eilers at eilersb@uni.edu if interested.

RYAN’S RANTS:

College athletics are ruining my GPA

By RYAN FRIEDERICH

Sports Columnist

Every weekend I find myself running into the same problem: when am I going to get my homework done? Friday is usually not an option because I just finished classes for the week and the last thing I want to do is open a book and read.

My procrastination then continues until Saturday when I wake up and realize I now have two days instead of three to finish my five days’ worth of homework that was assigned for the next week.

Finding myself under this kind of pressure leads me to finally pick up my books, put them into my bag, set them all back down by my desk and turn on ESPN’s College Game Day. Sunday has now turned into my last chance at homework, and the only reason I can accomplish anything is because my lack of interest in professional sports allows my brain to finally function.

College athletics has always been more important to me than professional. The only professional sport that I find myself wrapped up in is Major League Baseball.

College football has to be one of the greatest sports ever, and one doesn’t have to look too hard to realize that.

When I see a guy like Jared Allen of the Vikings get a sack and do his “rope tie” celebration, I realize that he is celebrating the fact that the stat he just recorded will earn him another contract and higher numbers on his paycheck. This weekend when I saw our Panthers sack the Bison’s quarterback Jose Mohler repeatedly, I could tell that they were doing it because they truly just hated the guy’s guts and wanted to win the game.

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The NFL has seemed to go fairly soft lately, and you can see this after games between two “bitter rivals” like the Cowboys and the Giants. Honestly, I have no idea if these are even NFL rivals, but in the movie “Little Giants,” you could tell that Danny O’Shea lost some sleep over the big game. When these two professional teams finish a game, there are nothing but hugs between Tony Romo and Eli Manning.

You see that occasionally in college between former high school teammates, but I would rather watch

LeGarrette Blount punch out a guy who just embarrassed him and ruined his team’s season in the first week. I also like it in college athletics when the losing team can’t even get near the opposing team’s players because all 70,000 fans who attended the game flood into the middle of the field to celebrate with their guys, something that doesn’t happen in pro ball.

Overall, those are just a few reasons why I like college sports over professional athletics. I decided not to See RANT, page 15

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the Bison to nine points and -40 yards rushing. “(UNI’s defensive line) did a phenomenal job controlling our offensive line.

That really was probably the biggest deciding factor of the game,” said NDSU head coach Craig Bohl.

Both head coaches also gave credit to another defensive factor for the Panthers, the UNI-Dome crowd.

“I’m very pleased with the effort of our crowd because ... it really draws the energy into the players,” said Farley.

“We had a hard time hearing the count out there.

We tried to simulate that in practice with crowd noise, but until you get into the middle of it, it’s difficult to do,” Bohl said.

UNI competes at the UNI-Dome again next Saturday. This time it is against a top ten-ranked FCS opponent, Stephen F. Austin University. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

even waste your time by explaining why NCAA basketball is better than the NBA. If you disagree with that, you probably shouldn’t even read my articles, because we probably have absolutely nothing in common.

I put off writing this article until Sunday, because yesterday I had the Cy-Hawk game to watch and the UNI game to attend, so today is traditionally my day for homework. I unfortunately just remembered that the only professional sports team I care about, the Atlanta Braves, has a big game on Sunday Night Baseball tonight, so it looks like everything will have to wait until Monday morning.

Oh well. Go Panthers!

SCOTT KINTZEL/Northern Iowan

The Panther football team showed off their new uniforms in Saturday’s 16-9 victory over NDSU.

SCOTT KINTZEL/Northern Iowan

Tirrell Rennie started the game at quarterback for the Panthers. Rennie was 10-for-20 passing, for 172 yards. He also rushed for 96 yards.

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