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1 Coronavirus: Updates on the pandemic
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) 		The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the virus a pandemic and Iowa has a total of 13 cases as of March 11, 2020. UNI administrators sent out an email March 10 stating that all classes will be online until at least April 3. Dining centers, residence halls, and facilities including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Rod Library, Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), and Student Health Clinics will remain open. Off-campus learning experiences are not impacted. Performances at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) will also continue with increased safely measures. Other Iowa universities have made similar decisions. The Board of Regents will be continuing the international travel ban each Monday for a continual 30-day period. Domestic travel remains an institutional-level decision. On March 8, Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. On March 9, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed an additional five cases, and Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation; photo.
2 UNI student Tyler DeBondt wins 'NBA 2K20' Global Championship
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) 		Tyler DeBondt, a junior in physical education, won the eSports 'NBA 2K20' Global Championship for a grand prize of $100,000; photo.
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3 UNI Seven honored on 50th anniversary
Kampe--Erin (Student--2020) 		The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) honored the 50th anniversary of the UNI Seven on March 9 in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. The article discusses the 1970 peaceful protests that led to the suspension of seven students - "The UNI 7" - and subsequent protest where almost 30 students were arrested. One of the protest demands was a learning space for people of color - two years later, the vice president's house became the Ethnic Minority Cultural and Educational Center, which evolved into today's CME. Ten activists involved in the protests were present at the event: Ann Burke, Palmer Byrd, Christopher Dalton, James Johnson, Glen Moore, Terry Sallis, Terry Stevens, Tony Stevens, Joseph Sailor, and Byron Washington; photo.
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4 Biden: a return to the Obama presidency
Rawwas--Mohammed (Class of 2021) 		In the author's opinion, Joe Biden is a poor presidential candidate who lacks a coherent leftist policy, instead seeking to build on Obama's policies, which the Obama presidency actually failed to fulfill during his presidential years; photo.
5 Why would fans settle on crowning the NFL's GOAT?
Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020) 		In the author's opinion, National Football League (NFL) player Tom Brady does not deserve to be called the sport's Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Schindler discusses other sports' best players and what criteria should qualify an athlete, concluding that Brady is not the best; photo.
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6 IJM holds advocacy and education event
Cavelier--Kimberly (Student--2020) 		UNI's International Justice Mission (IJM) held their annual advocacy event to raise awareness and take action against human trafficking. The even was held in Maucker Union Ballroom on March 4, 2020; photo.
7 Panther Esports teams update
Hildreth--Jacob (Student--2020) 		UNI Panther Esports teams for “Overwatch,” “League of Legends” and “Call of Duty” prepare for competitions around the US this spring. The “Call of Duty” Panther team is expecting to make the playoffs of the Collegiate “Call of Duty" League (CCL).
8 Pixar's 'Onward' is heartwarming
Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) 		Friesen reviews "Onward," 3.5/5; photo.
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9 'Burnt City' comments on U.S.-Iran relations
Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019) 		Alldredge gives the "Burnt City: A One-Persian Show about U.S.-Iran Relations" a favorable review. The show, created by instructor Josh Hamzehee, had three performances in Lang Hall the previous weekend; photo.
10 Preview: 'You Can't Take It With You'
Mitchell--Cecilia (Class of 2022) 		TheatreUNI will continue its performances of "You Can't Take It With You" March 12-13 and 25-9; photo.
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11 Hoops in the Heartland: MSU Comes in as favorites
Kiewiet--Brielle (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The 2020 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) woman's basketball tournament "Hoops in the Heartland" will being March 12. UNI enters as fifth seed. Missouri State is the favorite and has claimed 11 other championships; photo.
12 Panthers beat St. Thomas, get third win of 2020
Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022), Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2024) 		The women's team defeated the St. Thomas Tommies in all three doubles matches and six singles matches. The team is now 3-8 on the season; photos.
13 Selection Sunday: who will cut the nets in Atlanta?
Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020) 		Schindler predicts what men's basketball teams will make it into the NCAA tournament on Selection Sunday, predicting UNI in a First Four game against Xavier. In the author's opinion, UNI should get an at-large bid because of their season aside from their tournament loss, and Auburn will will the championship; photos.