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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Art dir. says farewell 2 Faculty insurance changes 3 Rider RLC missing 4 Swimming finishes 4th in Kansas 6
UNI plans to buy Book & Supply CLINTON OLSASKY
Executive Editor
This past Monday, Dec. 4, UNI made an announcement that was truly one for the books. UNI and University Book & Supply (UBS) announced on Monday that the two parties had signed a letter of intent for the university to purchase the bookstore for a disclosed sum of $2.4 million, plus inventory costs, according to a press release issued by UNI’s Office of University Relations. “We’re feeling very excited and confident that we made the right decision because I think there will be a benefit to the students,” said Doug Johnson, vice president of UBS. The announcement was initially made Monday via a letter by Michael Hager, senior
vice president for finance and operations at UNI. According to Hager, UNI will not be using general education funds in the proposed purchase and will instead be relying on a loan that the university plans to pay back in full from bookstore operations. Hager also stated that the transaction will likely be completed by the beginning of next March. The request for purchase was considered at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6. According to Hager’s letter, which was addressed to UNI faculty and staff, UBS’s current status as a privately-owned business will end upon completion of the university’s purchase, at which point the bookstore will become an auxiliary of UNI. Hager also said that the
bookstore will operate as a “not-for-profit entity” once UNI assumes ownership, according to the press release issued by the Office of University Relations. The completed transaction would mark the end of UBS’s 80-year run as a privately-owned business, as the bookstore first opened in 1937. “It’s been a revolving ownership — basically, it’s been employee-owned for the majority of those 80 years,” Johnson said. “So, when someone retired, the other employees would buy them out. And that has always worked very well up until the last few years. We just haven’t had the people that are willing and able to buy out those that are retiring […] And that’s what prompted this course of action.”
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The University of Northern Iowa plans to acquire University Book & Supply before March of 2018.
“UBS has had a great relationship with UNI for 80 years,” said UBS President Kathleen Hesse in a statement to the Office of University Relations. “When it came to sell the business, all the
stockholders agreed that the university would be the best buyer to continue serving the students, faculty and community.”
clear as to what will fill the other two vacancies. With the reconstruction and reopening of Great Wall, Zheng said she brought a few changes to the store, including the sale of liquor, beer and cigarettes. Although Zheng said this new addition to her store has proven successful, she admitted that some theft has occurred because of these newly featured products. “Only in the late hours, between 11 to 2:30 a.m., sometimes the drunk people, they steal the stuff,” Zheng said. In addition to new commercial spaces, the Hill has seen some old businesses either leave the area or shift around. Regardless, storefronts have remained filled. Little Bigs, a bar that sits on the east side of College Street, was one of the first changes seen in 2016. Replacing Beck’s Sports Grill, Little Bigs serves as both a restaurant and bar.
Along the same side of the street, Sub City recently relocated, moving three spaces over to the corner of College and 23rd Street. A new tobacco shop also joined the scene in August of this year. Up In Smoke, owned by Omer Noorwala, provides locals with an opportunity to hang out on the Hill. “People can have a seat on the couch,” Noorwala said. “We have a PlayStation 4 to play videogames, free Wi-Fi, listen to music [or] play whatever they want to. It’s pretty cool.” The new shop’s arrival to the Hill has gone well, according to Noorwala. “The majority of the clients are students, like 70 percent, 30 percent locals — people from Waterloo, you know,” Noorwala said. “This is just a brand-new business, so it takes a while for people to get to know us.”
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Past semester sees changes come to College Hill NICOLE BAXTER Staff Writer
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The burning of Great Wall Chinese Restaurant came as a shock for many in April of 2016. However, what began as a disaster for several businesses on College Hill ignited a new wave of construction and enterprise. Since the catastrophe, there have been changes to old storefronts, as well as new additions that have brought a fresh face to College Street. After the fire, the building that originally housed the Chinese restaurant was torn down and in its place a new retail space was built. The commercial structure accommodates four spaces in total, leaving room for three other tenants. According to Wendy Zheng, the owner of Great Wall, a smoothie shop will be moving into one of the empty spaces soon. As of press time, it is not
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Insurance increases for UNI, staff DECEMBER 7, 2017
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percent of the costs,” Wohlpart said. “The employee covered the other 25 percent. It is now up to 86 percent [that the university covers].” “In the past, something like insurance was negotiated between the faculty and the board of regents,” Wohlpart said. “With the changes in Chapter 20, the only thing that can be negotiated is base wages. We scrambled through the rest of the spring semester to transition everything that was in the Master Agreement into a faculty handbook, and we worked very collaboratively. Faculty and administrators came together; [a] phenomenal process came to [a] complete agreement about all the things that we needed to move in [to the faculty handbook].” Wohlpart also said all of the information regarding insurance that the university was legally obligated to share with faculty under the old Chapter 20 rules was shared with the faculty again under the new law. According to UNI President Mark Nook, information about claims and other cost information was shared not only with faculty, but also with professional and scientific staff and members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Previously, AFSCME negotiated separately from United Faculty (UF), the faculty union
chapter at UNI. However, this year UF, professional and scientific staff and AFSCME were all negotiated in one insurance pool. “The decision [to combine the insurance pools] was made off this campus,” Nook said. “I think [the decision] was really made at the DHS [Department of Human Services] level, in deciding that the AFSCME units that reported to the universities, the Board of Regents units, wouldn’t stay in the statewide insurance pool. “In our case, as we were talking with people, if we created a separate pool for our AFSCME employees that was separate from our faculty, their insurance rates would be out of sight. It was going to be completely unfair.” This inclusion of AFSCME into the new insurance pool raised concerns for UF President Joe Gorton, who spoke about the problems with the upcoming insurance changes in a speech to faculty members on Oct. 11. According to Gorton, Michelle Byers, the director of human resource services, proposed two plans to employees. After receiving feedback, a finalized plan was sent out. According to a spreadsheet created by Gorton, the finalized plan would increase maximum out of pocket costs for faculty, professional and scientific staff and AFSCME employ-
ees. In-network maximum outof-pocket expenses are now $1,750 per person or $3,500 per family, up $250 and $500, respectively, from the faculty 2017 preferred provider organization (PPO) plan. The outof-network maximum is now $4,000 per person and $8,000 for a family. The maximum out-of-pocket for prescriptions has also increased by $1,000 per person and $3,000 per family. “At the fall faculty meeting [ … ] I took President Nook to the corner, and I said ‘Hey, what’s going on with merging United Faculty with the AFSCME-Merit pool? I mean that really could have some serious implications for the cost of our health insurance,’” Gorton said at the Oct. 11 meeting. “He had no idea what was going on. He had not even been told about it. He didn’t even know.” According to Gorton, he later talked to Wohlpart about the changes, and Wohlpart allegedly told Gorton that the administration knew that these changes were probably going to happen back in June. Gorton said that a Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield analyst estimated that without the AFSCME and UF merger, insurance costs would increase around 4 to 6 percent, which is in line with the broader rise insurance costs. With the merger, the analyst estimated
In his letter, Hager also stressed the importance of making students’ purchasing experience more convenient and even cost-effective. “Students will see at least a seven percent reduction in what they pay for textbooks from the bookstore following the acquisition by UNI,” Hager stated in his letter. “In addition, the purchase will keep ownership and control of the business in the Cedar Valley, which is important.” Hager did not further explain how the university will bring
about these savings for students. However, Johnson believes Hager’s comments are likely linked to UNI’s status as a state educational institution, which exempts the university from paying state sales tax on goods purchased within Iowa. Johnson said a similar operating model can be seen at both the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. “If you were to check into the other state bookstores, they’re not charging the seven percent sales tax, and that’s where we — as a private company — we have to charge sales tax,” Johnson said. “The university doesn’t have to do that. But, bot-
tom line, it does save the student [money]. It’s not any different than when students buy online from other places that don’t charge sales tax.” Although UBS’s exact future remains unclear in these early stages of UNI’s proposed purchase, Johnson said he doubts that the university will impose any extensive changes to the bookstore — including changes to staff. “[The staff] will have to go through the process with the university,” Johnson said. “But more than likely, most of the staff will be the same. Then again, I can’t speak for the university, but I don’t think that
there will be any major changes initially.” As of press time, the Office of University Relations could not be reached for direct comment.
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This past year, faculty and staff insurance at UNI has seen a massive overhaul following the revisions made to Chapter 20 by the Iowa Legislature. Chapter 20, otherwise known as the Iowa Public Employment Relations Act (IPER), was passed by the Iowa Legislature in 1974 and signed into law by then-Governor Robert Ray (R). The law initially established collective bargaining for public sector employees, allowing them to negotiate for professional standards regarding wages, hours, vacations, insurance, seniority, evaluation procedures, grievance procedures and other issues. The revisions, passed last February, put restrictions on which employees that can negotiate certain issues. Current law now establishes that only “public safety employees” can negotiate terms beyond wages. According to the language in House File 291, a public safety employee includes, but is not limited to, sheriff’s deputies, police officers, park rangers and full-time firefighters. According to Provost Jim Wohlpart, insurance costs to the university have been going up for several years. That cost increase is covered by general funds. “In fiscal year 2015, the institution covered about 75
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On Monday, Dec. 4, UNI announced that the university intends to buy University Book & Supply for a disclosed sum of $2.4 million, plus inventory costs.
a cost increase of 12.5 to 15 percent. “That’s what she said,” Gorton said. “She’s the Wellmark analyst. For [the administration] to know that that was happening and to not bring it up with [UF] or with AFSCME, was pretty egregious.” The annual medical outof-pocket maximum for an individual increased by 16.7 percent, and the annual prescription out-of-maximum increased by 31.25 percent. The monthly premium for an individual increased from $0 to $21 and increased from $337 to $357 for families. While the cost of insurance has gone up, Nook and Wohlpart maintain that they have taken every step to keep costs fair for all employees at UNI.
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Art director says farewell to NI
sweat and blood go into the making of this paper, which Art Director I think is something that I’ve spent all of my nine most students, staff and facsemesters (yes, I changed my ulty don’t realize. major a little late — whoops!) The creation of the newshere at the Northern Iowan. paper is a vastly unknown I’ve moved from a photogra- and mysterious process. pher and staff writer up to I think most students the editorial staff as the art (and “most” may be a litdirector, a position I’ve held tle optimistic) just assume for two and a half years, that a new issue magically where I’ve laid out over 120 appears most Mondays and front pages. Thursdays during the school In my time here, both year. at the paper and at UNI, The editorial staff does I have grown exponentially not sit in our dungeon-like as a person. I went from office twiddling our thumbs being a timid freshman to a all day waiting for news to firm, strong individual who happen. We are students, too, knows what is best for her- with hectic student schedself. ules — even more hectic This didn’t come with- because of the paper, someout hardships. Literal tears, times added with second and third jobs, plus extracurricular activities and clubs. H oweve r, that does not mean that we don’t take our jobs as journalists and news media workers seriously. I think now is a difficult time for journalism — now, IRIS FRASHER/Northern Iowan than Art director Iris Frasher pens a farewell column reflecting more ever. With on her time at the Northern Iowan. IRIS FRASHER
sensationalized websites and headlines, it is hard for people to trust us. I understand. However, that makes it even more vital to provide the most truthful, factual stories we can. Even if we are “just” a college newspaper, we aspire to hold ourselves to high standards. If you, as a reader, ever have any questions, concerns or criticisms of the Northern Iowan, please express them to us. We are here for the students, and your opinion matters dearly to us. Now, for the sentimental part. I want to extend my dearest “thank you’s” to everyone who has impacted me at the paper, past and present. I want to thank our manager, backbone and biggest cheerleader, Michele Smith, who goes above and beyond for the staff, who she affectionately calls her “darlin’s.” You stick by our decisions, no matter how questionable, and support us no matter what. Laura Smith: our advisor, who is never afraid to give us her honest opinion to help improve the paper’s content. And who isn’t afraid to answer our questions about Vikings and life in general. Kirby: who makes us cookies when we don’t deserve it.
Sierra: our managing editor, for being there to help me whenever I have questions and to help provide us with Vine (RIP) compilations and YouTube videos that keep us going. Without you, layout would be impossible. Jacob, Josh, Dylan and Leziga: my fellow editors, who never fail to make a layout…interesting, to say the least. You guys have done an amazing job helping lead our staff and are not afraid to put in extra work that you don’t have to. You guys are like family. All of the writing and photography staff: without you guys, the paper would not be possible. I am so happy you have decided to work for the paper, and I hope you continue to grow with it for years to come! To Chris and the Northern Iowan board: thank you for what you do. I can’t imagine overseeing us can be easy, but it must be done, and you do it well! Nick: I guess I had to include you, since you’re still on campus (just kidding). You were a great executive editor during the years of your reign, and you set up the foundation that made our current successes possible. I am so proud of you for getting a job at the university; no one deserved it more than
you. Gabby: my successor, who I’ve watched grow before my own eyes. You might be nervous, but don’t be. You will be amazing, and if you’re ever scared or worried about your new duties, remember that you’re backed by a whole team of people who support you and are there if you ever need help. And finally, the current executive editor, my best friend and roommate: Clinton. You are one of the most thoughtful, emotional, quirky, sweet and endearing humans I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. So kind that he would never harm a fly (I can’t say the same for “fast bugs”) but very fiery in what he’s passionate about. I know you will leave the NI off even better than how you found it. I love you dearly, friend! While I’m undoubtedly nervous and fearful for what’s to come after I cross that stage and move my tassel, I want to take a moment and pause, and I want other soon-to-be grads to pause with me. Look at where we are. Look at the hardships we’ve overcome. Take a moment and be proud of that, and remember that this is only a fraction of our lives. More good things are surely to come.
Columnist says Christmas music can wait its turn There’s nothing quite like getting into your own car for the first time in a week and forgetting you had the volume turned up to 10 while listening to Van Halen, Motley Crue and the rest of the great 80’s hair bands on your way home from break late at night. The blaring noise wasn’t the worst part of it all, though; to me, the worst part was the fact that Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” was playing. Mind you, this was over Thanksgiving break. All of break, it seemed like Christmas music was unavoidable. From Black Friday and onward, every car ride and mall radio station must have thought it was trendy to throw on all the Christmas tracks they owned. In my hometown area, I
couldn’t even escape the noise by going over to the country music stations. Now, I have nothing against Christmas music, or the holiday season in general, but what I do have a problem with is how early they start playing it. My neighbor absolutely loves Christmas music to the point that he finds a station as soon as November rolls around. I don’t entirely understand why he enjoys it so much, but at least the only time I have to listen to my neighbors’ shop radio is during deer hunting season. I feel I look at Christmas music the same way lots of people look at snow: the longer it holds off the better. Honestly, I don’t mind snow; I think it’s absolutely beautiful to wake up to until you realize you have to go shovel it. In the same way, Christmas music is neat the first time of the season you hear it, but then when you realize you’re about to hear the same play-
list on repeat for the next 30-plus days it immediately loses its luster. I don’t mean to be the holiday fun police, but if I had it my way both Christmas music and snow would come no earlier than December 18 and would be gone by Dec. 30. Snow is great to sled in, have snowball fights and shoot family photos, but for travel, especially during the holiday season, it’s not so good. Sure, there are probably plenty of high school students looking forward to the snow days, but after high school, snow days don’t come as often. The idea of Christmas music in general is also a wild concept to me, especially Christmas albums. I’m no expert on popular music or music marketing, but devoting time to an entire seasonal album seems almost detrimental, marketing-wise. I mean, I couldn’t tell you the last time I thought about snow or Christmas music
while floating down the river in the summer. It seems like quite a few wellknown artists have put out Christmas albums too, which blows me away. It feels like at least once a year in my Facebook feed I see comTRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ical posts Opinion columnist Tanner Schrad criticizes what he that say, believes to be a tendency to overplay Christmas music, “The wild such as the seasonal song stylings of singer-songwriter M i c h a e l Michael Buble. Buble comes his albums. out of his yearly hibernaThis isn’t anything new, tion to record his annual though. Even Frank Sinatra, Christmas album.” Dean Martin, Bob Dylan and Although Michael Buble plenty of the other all-time only has one Christmas greats have made Christmas album — fun fact — he usu- albums. ally includes at least one Christmas song on most of See CHRISTMAS, page 4
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FILM REVIEW
Heartfelt dark comedy a success CLINTON OLSASKY Executive Editor
With themes of retribution and redemption coursing through its deceptively simple story, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” offers a wholly satisfying depiction of loss and the often unexplored aftershocks that follow. The film follows Mildred Hayes, played by Frances McDormand, a mother who purchases three billboards outside the titular town that are emblazoned with messages questioning the local police officers’ efforts to solve her daughter’s rape and murder. Despite focusing on the unspeakable tragedy that gives rise to these billboards, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” succeeds in deftly balancing black comedy with heart piercing drama, resulting in a refreshingly nuanced tale of morality and justice that both entertains and evokes. Directing: 5/5 “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” benefits from gorgeous cinematography and direction that showcases the natural
Missouri landscape and the quaint buildings that constitute the town. Nearly every shot is perfectly framed, with director Martin McDonagh, the British-Irish playwright of “In Bruges” fame, making extensive use of his cast and their surrounding environment to create visually compelling compositions. For example, McDonagh may switch from an emotionally revealing close-up of a character in turmoil to an evocative shot of an empty swing set. This is just one example of McDonagh’s potent ability to inject tremendous significance into otherwise meaningless objects. In addition, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” maintains a diverse visual style due to the film’s tendency to subtly and effectively utilize various shot types. Whether it be a spectacular wide shot of the lush and hilly countryside or a medium shot framing a darkly silhouetted mother in mourning, the viewer’s interest is unlikely to subside as the engaging visuals constantly serve to reflect the narrative that unexpect-
edly unfolds in front of them. Writing: 5/5 Although “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” boasts some truly unforgettable camerawork, the film’s greatest strength is undoubtedly its simultaneously acerbic and affecting screenplay. Indeed, the film performs an extremely impressive balancing act that allows TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE tragic situations to “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” directed and written by Martin momentarily give McDonaugh (above), has a 94 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. way to instances of screenplay, the film’s suc- community. dark humor. To be Willoughby’s interacsure, much of this humor cessful execution was largestems from Mildred Hayes’ ly dependent on the cast’s tions with his daughters painfully blunt and off-color ability to render those emo- are especially poignant, as exchanges with the rest of tions on screen through Harrelson brings an unextheir respective portrayals. pected degree of warmth the townspeople. Fortunately, “Three and vulnerability to his Finally, the film’s use of cynical, rude and even Billboards Outside Ebbing, character. Among the rest of the filthy dialogue never over- Missouri” features some of powers the heartrending the most powerfully acted supremely talented cast are circumstances that situate and altogether moving Sam Rockwell as the dimwitthe film’s narrative and, performances in any film ted and violent Officer Jason Dixon, Caleb Landry Jones instead, actually comple- released this year. McDormand should be as the meek and kindheartments this central tragedy with brief — and necessary paid particular praise for ed Red Welby and Clark her captivating turn as Peters as Abercrombie, the — moments of respite. Mildred Hayes, the griev- no-nonsense police chief. Acting: 5/5 Overall: 5/5 Given the emotionally ing mother who will go to “Three Billboards demanding nature of the any lengths to seek out justice for her deceased daugh- Outside Ebbing, Missouri” ter. As mentioned earlier, succeeds on multiple emoMcDormand’s portrayal is tional levels, as its tendency marked by an unrelentingly to elicit belly laughs is only irreverent — and hilarious matched by its ability to — mean streak. genuinely move viewers to However, the reason tears. McDormand’s performance Indeed, the film’s narrais such a success is that she tive thrust remains deeply is also able to conjure up rooted in the tremors of feelings of real sadness and loss and the never-ending heartbreak through both turmoil of grief. And yet, subtle body language and surprisingly enough, “Three impassioned lines of dia- Billboards Outside Ebbing, logue, resulting in a truly Missouri” ultimately seems multi-layered character to offer a life-affirming messtudy. sage that touts the restorWoody Harrelson is also ative effects of redemption a standout as Sheriff Bill and the unexpected kindWilloughby, whose rough ness that can emerge from exterior is quickly set aside chaos. to reveal a deeply compassionate man who loves his family and cares about his
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Sure, I may find these more appealing to listen to, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy hearing them regularly — especially when they are being played prior to December. Enough ripping on music, though; that’s not what Thanksgiving, Christmas and vacations/breaks are for. Too often I feel people flip from the Thanksgiving mindset one day to the Black Friday craze mindset
the next. I have nothing against a hot deal every now and then, but items aren’t the most important things in life. Just remember: it’s not about the gifts you give. It’s about the people you spend time with, the memories you make and the food you eat. Lastly, looking ahead to this upcoming winter season, if you have to drive somewhere in the snow, just be smart and be safe. Items can be replaced; people cannot.
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RLC vacancy in Rider Hall filled DECEMBER 7, 2017
AMELIA DUAX Staff Writer
LEZIGA BARIKOR Campus Life Editor
Soon, Rider Hall residents will be welcoming a new Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) after the departure of Ellie Hail-Langer, who had been Rider’s RLC at the start of the fall 2017 school year. According to Nicholas Rafanello, the director of residence life, the returning RLC for Rider Hall moved to another position outside of the state. This vacancy ocurred early in September, prompting the start of the search for a new RLC. In an email sent to Rider Hall residents, Katelyn Melcher stated that she took on more responsibilities as the Rider Hall senior resident assistant. When asked by the Northern Iowan (NI) for a comment on the situation, Melcher declined. “We have currently filled our vacancy and are in the process of transitioning our staff,” Rafanello said. “The feedback that we have received from staff and students is that our efforts to minimize the impact on students have been successful, and we are looking to move forward next semester.”
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As many were upset to see La Calle Latin American Bistro leave the Hill, a new business quickly moved in, giving locals a fresh dining experience. Milkbox Bakery opened their doors in April of this year. Milkbox owner and operator, Andrea Geary, said the business has been in operation for over a year but that they outgrew their previous space. “The kitchen got too small, and I was spending too much time doing deliveries,” Geary said. “So, this is just a better option.” In addition to providing customers with traditional bakery items, such as breads and pastries, Milkbox also serves coffee and soup. Geary described her demographic as “people who love good food made from scratch.” More dining options can be
An anonymous student stated that last year’s RLC for Rider, Hail-Langer, took a job opportunity at another school. “What that meant for Rider was that we didn’t have a fulltime RLC, not that we were lacking one,” the student said. “So we’ve had Coree Burton from Hagemann Hall; he has been behind the scenes running through both Hagemann and Rider, so we’ve never been without an RLC.” The student also mentioned how having a part-time RLC affected the residents of Rider. “The freshmen don’t really know what it’s like to have a full-time RLC, whereas the upperclassmen in the building do know what last year was like, and they might be comparing what it was like to have a full-time versus a part-time RLC,” the student said. The RLC’s job involves conducting meetings and transitions if a student wants to change rooms. “I’ve talked to RAs [resident assistant] about it and they were like, ‘Yeah, I mean we’ve been doing fine without one, but it’s nice to have one,’” said Kaylee Watson, sophomore elementary education major. “[But Rider Hall] Senate people really need an RLC.” anticipated in the area soon, according to Ryan Kriener, managing member of Urban Flats, the newly established apartments located on 23rd Street near University Book & Supply. Kriener said a new restaurant will fill the space on the ground level of Urban Flats by January of 2018. Kriener also said all the units in the building were full this year and he anticipates no vacancies for the next academic year. “For 2018-19, there is still one three-bedroom that is available, but we don’t expect that to take very long,” Kreiner said. “The entire building will be occupied.” Another project Kriener is managing on the Hill is a five-story apartment complex known as the Landing. Set to commence in late 2018, the building will house retail space, of which Kriener predicts will include another restaurant.
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The College Hill has seen many changes, including Urban Flats, a new apartment building near University Book & Supply.
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The entire Rider Hall Senate Executive Board was contacted for comment by the NI. As of press time, President Katie Wempen, Treasurer Lucas Kaufman and Residence Hall Association (RHA) representative Peter Dreifuss responded with no comment. Secretary Kendall Doerr, RHA representative Hetasvi Patel, Advertising Director Jessa Bokhoven and Programming Director Julia Reicks have yet to respond to the NI’s attempts to contact as of press time. “I know a lot of people have been nervous to talk about it because of social media; people have been pretty vocal about what they do or don’t think,” the anonymous student said. According to an email from Hageman Hall RLC Coree Burton, all students close to the RLC situation had been told to direct all the NI’s inquiries to Rafanello. Students who do not work for the Department of Residence (DOR), which includes all of the Rider Hall Senate Executives, are in no way legally barred from doing so. Around October, when the DOR had found a replacement RLC for Rider, the Noehren Hall RLC Joann Chenoweth announced that she had accept-
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The Rider Hall Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) position has been vacant since early September when the returning RLC took a new position.
ed a position on campus elsewhere. “I feel like it’s kind of stupid in a way how we had one set up, but then Noehren lost theirs so then they got ours,” said Zach Schaber, sophomore Spanish education major. “We have restructured our staff to meet the student and department needs,” Rafanello said. “I don’t understand why Noehren needs one over us,” Schaber said. “But I feel like we should be getting it, if we had already had it set up instead of Noehren.” The anonymous student also addressed the backlash that occurred on social media after Rider was left without a full-time RLC.
According to the anonymous student, the staff of Rider Hall has found a replacement for now. “The DOR has hired someone, a graduate student who is majoring in student affairs, to be Rider’s RLC,” the student said. “The new RLC will be slowly accumulating [sic] and getting into the rhythm of understanding what Rider Hall is and has already started to learn the ropes.” According to another source that wishes to remain anonymous, Ethan Brown, a current student affairs graduate student, has been named the assistant RLC (ARLC), which is a temporary position. The permanent RLC position is likely to be filled by fall of 2018.
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3-2 record after fourth place finish in Kansas JOEL WAUTERS
Sports Writer
The UNI women’s swimming and diving team brought both their dedication and their “A game” to the pool. The Panthers faced off against a series of stiff challengers in their final meets before the holiday break. On Oct. 27, the purple and gold traveled to Vermillion, South Dakota to take on the South Dakota Coyotes. Sophomore Katie Taylor led the way, taking first place in the 100 backstroke, 200 individual medley and the 200 backstroke, where she broke the University of South Dakota’s (USD) pool record, swimming with a time of 2:14.87. The trio of Kylie Engelstrom, Jordan McCullough and Anika Lillegard-Bouton swept the 400 freestyle, while Engelstrom also took home another distance event win in the 800 free. By the end of the meet, UNI had claimed victory in 12 of the 16 events, win-
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ning by a score of 178-122. The Panthers were scheduled to face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits the next day in Brookings; however, due to pool equipment failure at Stanley J. Marshall Center Pool, the meet was postponed to a later date, which is still to be determined. This was to be the first meet for the Panthers against their previous head coach Doug Humphrey, who left UNI to coach the Jackrabbits last spring.
UNI returned home on Nov. 4 to take on the NebraskaOmaha Mavericks. Junior Crystal Florman took first in the 100 butterfly, swimming 57.49. Katie Taylor and junior Madison Rinaldi finished back to back first and second in the 100 backstroke. Engelstrom and Lillegard-Bouton posted the second one-two finish of the day in the enduring 1650 freestyle. In the diving well, freshman Izzy Bunchek claimed victory
in the one-meter springboard with a score of 245.00, while junior Alyssa Deuso finished second in the three meter, posting a 243.10 score. The purple and gold walked away from the pool deck with a 189111 win over the Mavericks, their third dual meet win of the season. After the meet, head coach Nick Lakin praised his team’s hard work ethic, saying, “Our young women continue to make improvements and focus
on the details that we need to be successful as the season progresses.” In their final competition before the holidays, UNI traveled to Lawrence, Kansas for the three day Kansas Classic. There the Panthers finished in fourth place out of six teams, finishing ahead of conference foe Arkansas, Little Rock, and just behind in-state rival Iowa State. Taylor tied her own school record in the 200 backstroke, swimming 1:57.20. Florman took home two wins in the 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly, while Engelstrom, McCullough and LillegardBouton all managed to pick up points in the 1650 freestyle. Florman and Taylor were both named to the All-Invitational team, while Taylor was named the Most Valuable Swimmer of the meet. UNI will return to action on Jan. 12 as they host the Iowa Central Tritons and the Loras College Duhawks at 5 p.m. at the Glen F. Henry Pool in the Wellness-Recreation Center.
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IOC bans Russia from 2018 Winter Games DYLAN PADY
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On Dec. 5, the Inter national Olympic Committee (IOC) made the historic decision to ban Russia from the Olympics, including the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea in February. Russian athletes are still able to compete, but are required to do so under neutral colors. Their anthem will not play, official record books will show no medals for Russia and government officials are unable to attend. The ban is a result of a previous three-year investigation exposing a state-sponsored doping system, prior to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Grigory Rodchenkov, whistleblower and former head of Moscow’s anti-doping laboratory, exposed evidence that covered-up Russia’s sophisticated doping methods. Rodchenkov is currently enrolled in a witness protection program, seeking refuge in the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin described Rodchenkov as “a man with a scandalous reputation” as if trying to convince the media that he
acted on his own. Rodchenkov’s allegations formed the basis for the 2016 McLaren Report. Professor Richard H. McLaren was appointed by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) to lead the investigation following Rodchenkov’s claims of manipulating the drug control samples. The first part of McLaren’s report claimed Moscow laboratory had “operated for the protection of doped Russian Athletes” within a “state-directed failsafe system.” His second report found that between 2011 and 2015, over 1000 Russian athletes benefited from the state-sanctioned cover-up. Putin had invested $50 billion in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia where 11 of their 33 medals have been revoked. The doping organization was established after Russia conceded the 2010 Winter Games with only three gold medals. Their 11th place finish was their worst performance since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Putin said he and his country failed at eliminating the use of steroids but still denies a state-sponsored program.
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Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women In Leadership Dr. Sue Follon served as Vice President for Educational and Student Services at the University of Northern Iowa from 1985 until her death from lung cancer on November 4, 1998. She was the first woman to be named a vice president at UNI. Dr. Follon’s leadership style was built on helping others develop their own gifts and “soar” in their own right. She was never one to seek the limelight herself, but rather concentrated on empowering others. She was known for her listening skills, her attention to the individual, and her commitment to community. Students and their development were her central focus, and she was a strong advocate for programs and policies which promoted this. She delighted in her interactions with students and called many by name. Prior to coming to UNI, Dr. Follon served as the Executive Director of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women from 1976-1985. She was untiring in her efforts to promote equality and justice. Former Governor Ray said, “I believe she moved the cause of women’s rights so far --- as much as any person I know. She knew people were adverse to change and understood that people responded to a cause when it was presented in a civil fashion.” Dr. Follon received her B.S. degree in biology from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1963, her master’s degree in College Student Personnel Services from UNI in 1970, and her Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from Drake University in 1983. She was born on June 22, 1942, to Oliver and Mary Rebecca Follon of Volga, Iowa. Other positions held included service as Assistant Dean of Students and Coordinator of Student Activities at Buena Vista College, Director of Campbell Hall at UNI, and high school teacher in Delmar. Her awards included the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice, Salute Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Progress of Women, Iowa’s Outstanding Young Woman of the Year in 1976, and a Merit Award from the Iowa Wesleyan College Alumni Association.
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Scholarship Guidelines for 2018-2019 Description and Criteria: This scholarship recognizes students for their leadership contributions during their tenure at UNI and potential to model leadership for women. Applicants should show evidence of leadership potential through their awareness of social justice issues, including those affecting women and/or gender; desire to make a difference; demonstrated commitment to serving others; and ethical behavior. The committee will consider both breadth and depth of leadership activities. Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at UNI at the time of application and will be returning for the following academic year as an undergraduate student (both fall and spring semesters) and are required to be full-time students each semester. A cumulative grade point of 3.25 or higher is required. Amount: $5,000 one-year award applied directly to the student's university bill (half each semester). Application Deadline: Applicants are required to use the University Scholarship Application at http://www.uni.edu/finaid/. The deadline for submission for currently enrolled students is January 15, 2018. Award Presentation: The scholarship will be awarded in the spring. Selection Process: Applicants must complete the University Scholarship Application and answer the following two questions under the “Academics” section: Will you be a full-time UNI undergraduate for both semesters in the upcoming year? Would be interested in the Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership Scholarship? Students meeting all minimum requirements and answering these questions on the form will be contacted after January 15th regarding further questions addressing the above criteria which are required for the Follon Scholarship selection process. Consideration will be given to the quality and clarity of responses. The selection committee will screen the applications and make the selection. Should there be no qualified applicant in a given year, the scholarship will not be awarded.
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Selection Committee: The selection committee will be composed of at least three faculty/staff and at least one upper level or graduate student involved with programming activities, which promote women and leadership.
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