Issue Contents

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1 UNI alum brings documentary to Lang
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) 		UNI alum Vanessa McNeal (Master's of Social Work, 2017) screened her documentary "Gridshock: A Film about Sex Trafficking in Iowa" and held a question and answer session on April 15 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
2 Walking out of the darkness for suicide prevention
Barikor--Leziga (Student--2015), Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) 		Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention was held on April 14. The event raised $26,170 to help fund mental awareness programs; photos.
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3 New NISG Upper Cabinet commences
Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) 		Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Upper Cabinet positions, selected from applications by newly-elected president Jacob Levang and vice President Jacot Stites, were sworn in on April 10. They include Chad Schafer as Chief of Staff, Amela Music as director of finance, Isaak Esperson as director of government relations, Sara Goodman as director of public relations, and Mahlia Brown as director of diversity; photo.
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4 Engaging in open-minded political discussion
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) 		Horning discuses the current politic climate and how it can impact the way people discuss their political views, urging people to be more open-minded; photos.
5 Politics aren't black and white
Bennethum--Abigail (Class of 2021) 		Bennethum argues that political opinions are not black and white and that citizens should be more accepting of one another's political views; photo.
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6 Play created for kids on autism spectrum
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) 		Faculty and students have created "To Touch the Moon," an immersive theatre production to stimulate and engage audience members with developmental disorders. Centered on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the play will take place April 19, 20, 26, and 28 in Bertha Martin Theatre; photos.
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7 'Serse' hits an operatic high note
Mitchell--Cecilia (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		Mitchell gives UNI Opera's performance of "Serse" a favorable review; photos.
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8 In-State rival Cyclones defend home turf vs. UNI
Campbell--Jerrius (Student--2017) 		The women's softball team lost 2-0 to the Iowa State Cyclones.
9 Panther ESPYs hosted in the McLeod Center
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2024) 		The Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the second annual ESPYs awards. The awards recognize standout athletes. Those recognized included Drew Foster, Piper Thomas, AJ Green, Patrice Watson, Marcus Weymiller, Hannah McDevitt, Jaclyn Spencer, Abby Downs, Carter Isley, and the women's swimming and diving team.
10 Panther tennis tops conference foe Valparaiso
Walsh--Frank (Student--2018) 		The women's tennis team secured their first Missouri Valley Conference win against Valparaiso University.
11 Women's golf places 2nd in MVC
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) 		The women's golf team took second place in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) championships, tying their best ever finish and coming in behind Southern Illinois; photo.