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The Student Gov- ROILS ON ernment legislation regarding diversity and inclusion passed, virtually unani- mously, at a Senate meeting Tuesday. However, some tension did arise be- cause of differing opinions between UISG members and the UI Faculty Senate. “This resolution should be passed to- day unanimously,” UISG Vice President Jeffrey Ding said during the meeting. “It should be a strong stance by student government.” The Diversity Inclusion Education at Large Bill, a piece of legislature written by Sen. Sri Ponnada (a former DI writ- er), has two main goals — re-evaluation of the general-education program with a focus on the values, society, and diversi- ty requirement as well as hiring staff to conduct training in diversity and inclu- sion at the UI. “It’s not just diversity, but a big em- phasis on inclusion,” Ponnada said. “You

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Tenured Lilia Fuortes receives an immunization shot in her thigh at the UI Children’s Hospital on Tuesday. Lilia received her shots at her six-month checkup. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

By ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC tion of all children before they may consideration. The state has seen positions [email protected] attend public schools, with two major an increase in the number of ex- exceptions. Those exemptions have empt students, although they ac- s cases of measles hit 17 slowly been on the rise. count for a miniscule portion of the states and Washington, If parents object to vaccinating student population. falling AD.C., Iowa has yet to be their children against infectious Several state legislators, members touched by the highly contagious, diseases, such as measles, they may of the health and human services By BILL COONEY sometimes fatal disease in the last apply for religious or medical ex- appropriations subcommittee, said [email protected] four years. emptions, and it seems as though The state requires the immuniza- more families have taken this into SEE VACCINE, 5 The number of tenure-track positions has decreased at the University of Iowa, but the other state public universities have experienced the opposite. K-12 EXEMPTIONS TO IMMUNIZATION BY YEAR “At Iowa, were seeing a very similar STUDENTS MAY BE EXEMPT FROM IMMUNIZATION FOR EITHER trend as other Big Ten schools when it comes to tenure-track positions,” said ‘THERE’S MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS. Kevin Kregel, the UI associate provost for faculty. According to a recent state Board of Regents’ report, the UI had 1,453 ten- NOT AN EASY ure-track positions in 2014, down from 1,557 in 2004. 6,319 7,967 7,142 5,514 In contrast, Iowa State Universi- ty had 1,262 tenure-track positions in ANSWER; 2014 compared with 1,230 in 2004. The University of Northern Iowa also saw 4,958 4,206 3,662 5,612 growth of tenure-track positions, from THERE’S NOT 533 in 2004 to 550 in 2014. “Overall, we’ve actually seen an in- 1,852 2,113 2,355 2,184 crease of 323 faculty during that time,”

NUMBER OF EXEMPT OF NUMBER Kregel said. AN EASY Tenure means professors cannot be terminated without just cause. 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 In order to achieve tenure, professors must publish research, attract grant SCENARIO.’ YEAR funding, establish a strong scholarly reputation, and teach classes. —NATHAN PRICE, ASSISTANT Source: Iowa Department of Public Health medical religious total Tenure track refers to positions that CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PEDIATRICS Designed by Taylor Laufersweiler SEE TENURE, 5

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By ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC $100 million in addition- times we have set state downward of that.” [email protected] al funding. supplemental aid at a Sen. Bob Dvorsky, Sen. Tony Bisignano, percentage, and we don’t D-Coralville, said the The Democrat-con- D-Des Moines, said he fund it at the end of ses- state should have a trolled has thinks 4 percent is ade- sion, after our educators higher figure, but 4 per- voted to pass a 4 percent quate but not enough. have already set their cent is a good starting increase for supplemental “It keeps us on a very budget,” he said. point based on budget aid for K-12 schools over slow incline to the na- Bisignano spoke on the constraints. the next two tional average,” he said. Senate floor Tuesday to Chapman, who has five years. “I wish we could do more. address opponents’ con- children under the age of The al- I don’t know if we can fi- cerns, referring to cuts in 8, said it’s ingenuous for lowable nancially.” commercial property tax, legislators to vote for some- growth Sen. Jake which were passed two thing for a political reason increase Chapman, years ago. knowing it can’t be funded, would re- R-Adel, He said the legislation noting the quire an said the spent “way too much of state is al- additional Bisignano 4 percent the future’s money” and ready faced $212 mil- senator hike is not it’s the reason the state with a defi- lion for the appropri- is strapped for any type cit of more 2015-16 ac- ate for the Chapman of funding improvements. than $2 ademic year and the fol- state be- senator He recommended roll- million next lowing year as well. cause he ing back those tax cuts year, and a This will require ne- believes so Iowa isn’t investing in 4 percent Dvorsky gotiations to be made the state doesn’t have out-of-state businesses. increase in senator by a joint conference the funds. And he said “We have basically aid would committee consisting that when he asked Dem- restricted anybody’s push that of members from both ocratic senators where ability to move forward figure to $515 billion. chambers, after the the state will make cuts in any area, based on “We don’t run Iowa Republican-controlled or generate enough reve- that commercial proper- like D.C.,” he said. “D.C. House approved a 1.25 nue to fund the increase ty-tax funding,” he said. is bankrupt; it contin- percent increase for the in aid, they didn’t really “I’d be elated if we could ues to put money on the 2015-16 school year. give a response. settle school funding by credit card. We don’t do The House’s growth rate “The reality is from 4 percent, but the sad that.” would equate to roughly fiscal 2002 to today, six fact is that we will be

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Mason talks Barta discusses state members responded. said. “First the screen and search From the results of the survey, committee will take several faculty student enrollment, of athletics more than 92 percent of faculty members.” housing Athletics Director Gary Barta surveyed recommended UI as an Thomas, the Faculty Senate pres- spoke to members of the Faculty option of employment, with 85 ident-elect will join the 21-member President Sally Mason discussed Senate on the current state of the percent having great things to say committee along with five nominat- her priorities for the next five-and-a- Athletics Department. about unit. ed faculty members appointed by half months with University of Iowa “We continue to have great While a large number of state Board of Regents. enrollment. success in many areas,” Barta said faculty members recommended the Thomas also said faculty members “Provost [P. during the Tuesday meeting, university for employment, only a would be given the opportunity to Barry] Butler In terms of academic success, small percentage said there were look over the list of finalists. has done an student-athletes have a graduation opportunities for influence. “The finalists will have come outstanding success rate of 89 percent, he said. Twelve percent said there were to campus and have meeting with job in terms “Our student-athletes graduate,” opportunities for promotion, and stakeholders,” Thomas said. of increasing Barta said. “Our student-athletes are only 12 percent said there was a sup- Faculty members are also encour- applications and doing well in the classroom, doing port balance of work and personal aged to attend open forums that the enrollments for well in earning their degrees, do responsibilities, Ward said. university is holding to voice their next fall,” Mason Mason very well socially, and spend hours “The devil is in the details,” said opinions on the search. said during president volunteering.” Shelly Campo, an associate professor — by Brendan MaGee Tuesday’s Faculty Financially, the Athletics Depart- of community and behavioral health. Senate meeting, ment has a budget of $84 million. UI has seen a 10 percent increase None of its funding comes from state CR man charged with in student admissions over last year, money. Thomas addresses theft or nearly 1,400 more students. upcoming Authorities have accused a Cedar Mason doesn’t believe an influx Rapids man of writing bad checks. of students will cause problems in Faculty survey presidential search Jereme Williams, 33, was charged student housing, she said. results revealed Alexandra Thomas, the president with second-degree theft on Dec. “I don’t anticipate housing Members of the Faculty Senate on of the UI Faculty 8, 2014. being a limiting factor on the Tuesday wanted to know how to best Council, gave According to online court docu- university growing,” she said. use the results of a UI survey. an update to ments, Williams wrote three checks UI is constructing a dorm on Kevin Ward, an assistant vice faculty members for $2,030.96. the West Side of campus —Pe- president for Human Recourses, on Tuesday The checks were returned because tersen Hall — which is scheduled delivered the regarding the of non-sufficient funds, and Williams for completion by May. results of the search to find a signed a certified letter to pay on The UI also plans to build a new Iowa Survey. replacement for Jan. 2. dorm on the East Side of campus. Iowa Survey President Sally Thomas Williams had 10 days to comply, “Our current housing system asked faculty Mason. UI faculty president but he reportedly made no attempt [as it stands] is undersized, but what it means to “I am pleased to pay for the merchandise. it’s safe to say it always has been,” be employee at to announce Third-degree theft is a Class-D Mason said. the University of that there will be opportunities for felony. Iowa; 69 percent Ward faculty to contribute [in the search], — by Alyssa Guzman of faculty assistant vp which will take several forms,” she

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Devwon Bledsoe, 29, 1211 E. Burlington St., official acts. Tuesday with public intoxication. was charged Monday with interference with Brian Matthes, 43, 418 Dakota Trail, was Nicole Terpenning, 41, Wilton, Iowa, was official acts. charged Tuesday with OWI and possession of a charged Tuesday with driving with a suspend- Jamal Fleming, 25, 1211 E. Burlington St., controlled substance. ed/canceled license. was charged Monday with interference with Daniel Sorenson, 28, Coralville, was charged THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 NEWS 3

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By REBECCA MORIN er been,” Wills said. “It idea how this place Rep. Steve Holt, the young people,” he said. The DI was unable to get [email protected] was music to my ears be- works,” Sexton said. R-Denison Nunn said he is work- in contact with Paustian. cause of my 25 years of ing to have the Legisla- With a month into Iowa’s my military service.” Holt said this past ture invest in sustain- Rep. Norlin Mommsen, 86th legislative session, Rep. Brian Best, month he has felt a lot able education at the R-DeWitt new members of the R- Glidden of solemn moments in K-12 level and postsec- state House of Repre- Rep. Terry Baxter, addition to moments of ondary schools. Though his first month sentatives have officially R-Garner Best is the vice head of urgency. has been fast-paced, gotten their feet wet. the Transportation Com- “It’s been very excit- Mommsen said as the Currently, the House Baxter said he hopes mittee and also serves ing; on Jan. 12, when Rep. Timi Brown- time goes on he hopes to consists of 43 Democrats to help the legislature on the Economic Growth, I raised my hand to be Powers, D-Waterloo focus on infrastructure and 56 Republicans, produce a balanced bud- Human Resources, and sworn in, it was a very funding and water-qual- with 11 representatives get. He said he is con- Natural Resources Com- special moment for me,” Brown-Powers said ity issues. being first-timers. cerned with a potential mittees. Holt said. “Last time I she is kept at the Capi- “I was a little con- increase in the gas tax The Daily Iowan was did that was when I was tol from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on cerned about everyone and hopes to do a lot of unable to get in touch 18 and joined the Marine most days but feels like being like ‘that freshman Rep. John Wills, work regarding second- with Best. Corps.” her time so far has been got you moment,’ but ev- R-Spirit Lake ary roads. He said he is working rewarding. eryone has been very “It’s incredible learn- on a bill to allow parents She said in addition to supportive,” he said. Wills said this first ing curve, so much to get Rep. Charlie McConkey, to take children to the working for education, month has been tough, my arms around,” Bax- D-Council Bluffs shooting range to teach she has tried to help but that’s why he want- ter said. “It’s like getting them how to shoot. some of her constituents, Rep. , ed to be a representative. your doctorate for free.” McConkey said this such as veterans, who D-Dubuque For the legislative ses- month has been the “bus- said they would like to sion, he said, he hopes iest but most rewarding Rep. Zach Nunn, see that word seen as a Finkenauer said it was to help develop the bud- Rep. Mike Sexton, time of my whole life.” R-Bondurant proper noun. great to be back at the get, especially with how R-Rockwell City During this session, he “Progress is slow here, Capitol after working as much funding will go to said, he wants to mainly When Nunn’s old Fu- so you have to celebrate a legislative assistant in schools. After spending 12 focus on education, and ture Farmer’s of America the little things,” she said. past years. In addition, Wills years in Iowa Senate, he is working to help chapter stopped by the She said she is work- said, he is an advocate Sexton said he isn’t new fund allowable growth State Capitol, he said he ing on bills addressing for Homebase Iowa and to the game. as well as expand pre- took them to the top of Rep. Ross Paustian, student-loan debt, in hopes to see it continue. He said he is work- school for 4-year-olds. the building, where they R-Walcott addition to allowing tax “It was really great to ing on one bill that pro- “When you first get could see all the way out credit for businesses that hear those words, our tects his constituents here, it’s like trying to to their hometown. Paustian represents help back student loans. troops and airmen are on over-regulation and get a drink of water out “The best inspiration Scott County and is the “They want to help you, at the highest state of over-taxation. of a fire hose,” he said. isn’t always who came vice chairman of the Ag- and they get that it can be readiness than they ev- “I have a pretty good before me as mentors but riculture Committee. overwhelming,” she said. 4 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Opinions — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION COLUMN EDITORIAL Keep the ’Net U.S. needs forceful response to ISIS

SIS has killed yet another American hostage: is seeking. What that all will entail will be ulti- neutral for all Kayla Mueller, who had been held captive by mately left to be determined through discussions IIslamic militants for more than 18 months on the floor. The final text of such an agreement is Telecommunication cor- and has died under unclear circumstances. still being drafted, and as of now, lawmakers ex- porations should not have Like the previously slain Peter Kassig, Muel- pect a vote to take place in March. the power to impose tariffs ler worked in Syria, assisting with humanitarian The process in writing these sorts of agreements on data and act as gate- work. is not known for its expediency. It’s important, keepers to information. It In November 2014, the Daily Iowan Editorial however, that Congress move uncharacteristically would be like having to pay Board stated the opinion that ISIS is represen- fast to pass this measure, because the chance of to get into the library and tative of a national-security threat against the death for American hostages grows each day. Jacob Prall then being told how fast lives of Americans both at home and abroad, and In addition to those being held captive, justice [email protected] you can read, while wealth- because of this threat, greater force should be de- must be served for the previous killings, which con- ier patrons get to read at ployed to combat the terrorist organization. sisted of American journalists and humanitarians. Through net neutrality, their pace and gloss the This belief has not changed. U.S. policy is to never make ransom payments for the FCC wants to protect premium section. It is clear from the repeated killings of Ameri- American hostages, nor is it the policy to negoti- your right to cruise the This isn’t just an econom- cans by ISIS militants that further action must be ate with terrorists. Because of this, it is imperative Internet without corpora- ic matter but a matter of taken to prevent further bloodshed from occurring. that controlling the reach of ISIS’ continued vio- tions slowing you down or social justice. It is time for Congress to bring this issue to the lence be done with an effective military strategy. shutting you out. Imagine Technological innovation floor for President Obama to issue a formal Autho- A reason for hesitation is the potential opening a documentary becomes leads to increased produc- rization to Use Military Force. up of a Pandora’s box that could escalate to anoth- available on Netflix about tivity. An increase in that If action is not taken by Congress to deploy new er long, major war. This is a concern, especially giv- some morally reprehensi- good’s supply decreas- authority against the terrorist regime, more Ameri- en that Obama has made it a point to reduce U.S. ble behavior by a telecom- es the costs. Lower costs cans could suffer unnecessary deaths; White House involvement in the Middle East during his term. munications company, say, give more people access. spokesman Josh Earnest has stated that there are Specific restrictions and parameters must be AT&T. Without net neutral- Electricity gave whoever more American hostages being held in the region. outlined in the bill in Congress to curtail the pro- ity, AT&T could simply shut controlled it the power to An important step in doing issuing such an au- longed effects of military action abroad. It is clear off your ability to observe illuminate darkness. More thorization will be for Republicans and Democrats that ISIS presents a threat to U.S. hostages, but that content. electricity was made, and to work together to reach a conclusive plan of at- that would also be the case for U.S. military forces Net neutrality, or the therefore more people tack that is cohesive with what the administration if and when they are deployed. equal treatment of con- could access it. tent, allowed for a young The web increases the Mark Zuckerburg to form productivity of informa- Facebook. Sergey Brin tion. Information and and Larry Page, founders knowledge lead to better COLUMN of Google, also have net lives and better prospects, neutrality to thank. especially for the disadvan- Voices in Congress with taged or disenfranchised. telecom backers argue Throwing away net neu- Catholic Church action overdue that government interven- trality would hurt commu- tion hampers innovation. nities with the least the They argue that the gov- most. Schools wouldn’t be sues. The commission When an institution members of the clergy ernment doesn’t belong able to afford being con- is making a point to as large as the Cath- so difficult to deal with in this sphere. That tele- nected; there could be no hold members of the olic Church gives the is the pervasive pub- communication companies searching for jobs or post- church accountable impression to the pub- lic conceptions of the should have the capability ing to sell items online for for their actions, given lic that it is complic- church’s handling of of charging for different the jobless and financially that as of now, bishops it or at the very least internal affairs. More speeds or content. insecure. can only be dismissed looking the other way, than anything, the The Supreme Court Net neutrality levels Marcus Brown by the pope, according it creates an atmo- church must reaffirm agreed with those voices the playing field in a pro- [email protected] to church law. sphere of mistrust and its ability and willing- last January when it struck found way. In our society, I applaud the pope apprehension. This at- ness to deal with this down the FCC’s net-neu- wealth is highly concen- In a definitive step for addressing this is- mosphere will increase issue in every facet of trality proposals. That be- trated at the very top of toward long overdue sue and at least giving the doubt cast on the its existence. Anything ing said, the last go was the social classes. With- action by the Catho- the appearance of mak- institution’s ability less than that will hastily thrown together out net neutrality, both lic Church, the com- ing tangible steps to- to maintain expected reek of duplicity and and ill conceived. This pro- wealth and information mission advising Pope ward solving the issue levels of transparen- more of the problem posal incorporates all the would concentrate there. Francis is looking in- in the larger context cy and responsibility. the pope’s commission legal ground suggested by That is a dystopia. to the possibility of of the ramifications Building trust needs seeks to address. the Supreme Court. Net Fear of government reg- sanctioning bishops for church members to be the church’s Given the nature of neutrality’s fate will be de- ulation is understandable. involved in the perpet- indirectly involved in primary concern be- these crimes and the cided Feb. 26. In this instance, however, uation of indecent be- sexual misconduct. cause without it, any prominence they carry, Without net neutrality, regulation merely means havior in the church. Discussing matters of progress made will be the people want to see the price of entry for new protecting against monop- The 17-member com- culpability should and marred by connota- that this is being tak- companies and entrepre- oly. There is plenty of prec- mission led by Boston’s must include not only tions of hypocrisy and en care of impartially. neurs would increase dra- edent to safeguard against Cardinal Sean O’ Mal- the individual perpe- suspicion. Once trust The Catholic Church matically, choking inno- monopoly. Economic stag- ley met to discuss is- trator but also any oth- has returned, efforts has a responsibility vation and expansion. It nation and stifling pros- sues of “accountability” er involved party. The made by the Catholic to the community it would also give advantage pects are two things the US when it came to sexu- larger culture of sexu- Church to combat this comprises, but its re- to the massive corpora- can’t afford. al abuse that extends al misconduct must be issue will be taken at sponsibility to adhere tions that can afford the The economy can’t grow beyond the proprietor addressed rather than full face value. to the rules and reg- broadband speed. Further, forever; we should look to to include those mem- placing all efforts on Part of what has ulations that govern companies such as Verizon stabilizing it. Without the bers of the clergy with slamming down on in- made this the issue of society as a whole far and Google have both come power of equal competition proximity to said is- dividual cases. sexual misconduct by transcends that. out stating that the FCC’s on the ground level, small guidelines will not affect businesses and start-ups their investment strategies. would be squashed. COLUMN STAFF JORDYN REILAND Editor-in-Chief Not exactly designer babies TESSA HURSH & DORA GROTE Managing Editor NICK HASSETT Opinions Editor MARCUS BROWN, MICHAEL KOROBOV other classes was the is solely responsible for Rather than changing Editorial writers fictional movie Gattaca. controlling who that in- humans from one form ASHLEY LEE , BRIANNE RICHSON, JOE LANE, JACOB PRALL, The film tells the dividual will become.” to another through nu- CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES, KEITH EVANSON, ERIN MANFULL, story of a young man In the quest for bet- clear DNA manipula- L.C. GRAF Columnists with the desire for tering the human race tion, this procedure space travel. However, through genetics, it was simply allows for life. because he was born simply a matter of time Despite my linger- EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of the DI Editorial Board and not the opinion on the edge of a time before genetic manip- ing fears of “designer of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc.,or the University of Iowa. when genetically modi- ulation of embryos be- babies,” I agree with OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, COLUMNS, and EDITORIAL Joe Lane [email protected] fied babies became the came a possibility. Manak when he says, CARTOONS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily norm, he had not been The fear persists in “I would certainly hope those of the Editorial Board. Last week, the UK modified to eliminate many; however, that that it would come to House of Commons negative characteris- this legislation is a the U.S., provided that voted heavily in favor tics and implant posi- slippery slope toward the procedure is deemed EDITORIAL POLICY of allowing scientists tive ones. Thus, he was a world of genetical- safe and effective.” to create babies from considered of a lower ly modified humans. So long as a separa- the DNA of three peo- class and forbidden The important thing tion exists between the THE DAILY IOWAN is a multifaceted news-media organization that ple. Should the House from space travel. is to take this step intentions of human provides fair and accurate coverage of events and issues pertaining to the of Lords approve the Every time a story in genetics research genetics to sustain life University of Iowa, Iowa City, Johnson County, and the state of Iowa. bill, the United King- of genetically modi- for what it is and not and the creation of ge- dom would become fied embryos enters what it may become. netically superior indi- the first country to the popular media, the As Manak said, “In a viduals, embryonic ge- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via email to allow genetic modifi- first thought in many sense, what we’re doing netic manipulation is a [email protected] (as text, not as attachments). Each letter must cation of embryos. peoples’ minds is that is providing — similar good thing. be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters The purpose of the humans are playing too to when you do an organ While I find myself should not exceed 300 words. The DI will publish only one letter per author per law is to protect chil- large of a role in their transplant — the means wishing, almost daily, month. Letters will be chosen for publication by the editors according to space dren from inheriting evolution. And while for allowing sustenance that I was just a few mitochondrial defects the headline of this and development of the inches taller, I wouldn’t considerations. No advertisements or mass mailings, please. from their mothers that story first induced this individual affected with give up who I am today can result in diseases fear for me, the facts of the disorder.” for that opportunity. 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And mediately flashed to ad- is kind of a no-brainer; the medical and scien- although these limita- READER COMMENTS that may appear below were originally vanced-placement biol- you’re basically cor- tific communities to do tions may present us posted on dailyiowan.com in response to published material. They will be ogy. Amid a plethora of recting a fundamental their best to save and with adversity, they are chosen for print publication when they are deemed to be well-written and knowledge so vast that genetic defect without benefit the lives of the also often the cause of I had trouble remem- manipulating the actu- humans with the sci- advancement in the hu- to forward public discussion. They may be edited for length and style. bering anything from al nuclear DNA, which ence of the time. man race. THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 NEWS 5

and people’s religious rights. danger if they are not vacci- this as an issue that requires be signed by a physician; if but certain circumstances, VACCINE “I think [the exemptions] nated, but she also recogniz- a change in law, especially people seek religious exemp- involving highly contagious CONTINUED FROM FRONT have to be as tight as possi- es the need for separating in a state that allows par- tions, the vaccination must and highly fatal diseases, ble and still not infringe on church and government. ents to be the ultimate de- be at odds with a “sincere should be taken into greater somebody’s religious rights,” During the 2012-13 aca- cision-makers in charge of religious belief and not based consideration. they feel confident in the said Sen. Bob Dvorsky, demic year, there were 7,967 their children. merely on philosophical, “There’s not an easy an- rules regarding immuniza- D-Coralville. exemptions for K-12 stu- But any time there’s an scientific, moral, personal, swer; there’s not an easy tions, because more than 95 Rep. Lisa Heddens, dents. Religious reasons ac- exemption, there is also a or medical opposition to im- scenario,” he said. “I think percent of Iowa children are D-Ames, said this could counted for the bulk of those threat of creating a loophole munizations” in order to be we should be aggressive immunized. potentially pose a need for exemptions at 5,612, accord- in the system, in which peo- approved. with immunizing, and I But some say the rise in the health considerations. Her ing to the Iowa Department ple could take advantage of Nathan Price, a Universi- think we should be aggres- number of religious exemp- biggest areas of concern in- of Public Health. the exceptions, said Rep. Sal- ty of Iowa assistant clinical sive with talking to people tions creates a gray area be- clude people’s health, which Rep. Linda Miller, R-Bet- ly Stutsman, D-Riverside. professor of pediatrics, said and finding out why they’re tween a public-health concern could put them and others in tendorf, said she doesn’t see Medical exemptions must he backs religious freedom not immunizing.”

values, society, and diversi- rector of undergraduate pro- thing,” Bartoski said. “We’re Asian American Coalition, start a working group and put UISG ty,” Ponnada said. grams and curriculum in the trying to make sure we don’t Associated Residence Halls, it on the floor in two weeks,” CONTINUED FROM FRONT With the bill’s passage, College of Liberal Arts and step too close to taking away among others. Bartoski said. “It’s my job on the items included in the Sciences. “It’s a complicated academic freedom.” “It’s what the students the external side to make sure legislation are recommen- one, and it requires trans- Despite the Faculty Sen- that we’ve been working we don’t ruin our relationship might learn about [diversity] dations for the university, parency from the faculty.” ate’s desire to work out spe- with want,” Ding said. “It’s with the Faculty Senate.” in a class, but you don’t nec- not binding measures. The Faculty Senate cifics and details of the bill, a really needed piece of leg- Despite potential conse- essarily learn how to interact One issue that provoked hoped to table the bill while UISG members voted on the islation to show that we do quences from quickly pass- with it or appreciate it.” tensions was the timing of it worked with UISG to bill Tuesday night. need more diversity and ing the legislation, Ding said The UI curricula once the bill and the Faculty Sen- “reach the same goal” but “Shared government is inclusion education at the the legislation could have a included a section of gener- ate’s wishes to hold off pass- be “in on the conversation,” not about consensus,” Ding University of Iowa.” big effect. al-education requirements ing it right away. The mem- UISG President Patrick said during the meeting. “It is After the legislation was “Great student move- called “cultural diversity”; bers of the faculty group Bartoski said. about debate and resolution.” passed, there was still some ments have sparked great however, after the restruc- hoped to make the bill more “They wanted us to take UISG worked with stu- concern about relations with changes in history,” Ding turing of these require- collaborative. a step back, work with their dent groups such as the the Faculty Senate. said. “People will notice ments in 2011, this category “It’s a very long process,” working group and then put International Student “They want the same thing the legislation that is “got merged and turned into said Kathryn Hall, the di- it back on the floor as a joint Advisory Board, NAACP, we want, they just want to passed here.”

tions this year because of in- professor, than it does to with a certain professor How universities man- “This is going to an im- TENURE creased enrollment, said Rob hire tenure-track faculty,” as a freshman and taking age their faculty resourc- portant topic of discussion CONTINUED FROM FRONT Schweers, the ISU director of he said. more advanced courses lat- es is becoming an increas- going forward for all uni- communications. He said course offer- er from the same professor,” ingly important topic, versities in the future, not That university has ings by semester have a Jaschik said. Kregel said. just Iowa,” he said. are on the way to acquiring grown by thousands of stu- lot to do with fewer ten- tenure, such as an associate dents over the past decade. ure-track positions. professor. “It’s really a variety of fac- “This also gives them Kregel said the majority tors, including a growing in- the ability to hire and fire of the new faculty posi- terest in the research of big at will, which you cannot tions are for either clinical data and business analytics do with tenured faculty,” positions at the University on campus,” Schweers said. Jaschik said. “These ad- Hospitals and Clinics or “In order to keep the stu- junct professors may not specialized teaching such dent-to-faculty ratio down be on campus as much, as lecturers. in these new classes, we’ve which may make them “The tenure track is had to, and will continue to, less available to students. stable, which is good, be- hire new tenure-track posi- This can get in the way of cause that’s a hallmark of tions to fill that need.” students developing aca- a research institution such The UI is taking steps to demic relationships with as Iowa,” Kregel said. “By grow enrollment as well. their professors.” bringing in clinical positions Scott Jaschik, the editor He thinks tenured posi- and lecturers, we’re reflect- of Inside Higher Education, tions provide a lot of bene- ing the needs of the students said he thinks fewer ten- fits to students during their and making sure we keep a ure-track positions are be- time at college. lower student-teacher ratio ing created nationally. “[Hiring non-tenure- in the classroom setting.” “It costs colleges a lot less track faculty] also takes Iowa State plans to add to hire non-tenure-track away the experience of tak- 130 more tenure-track posi- faculty, such as an adjunct ing an introductory class 6 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Politics

Photo illustration by Joshua Housing MARIJUANA SUPPORT NOT SO HIGH By AARON WALKER Committee. “In my opinion, I don’t see that happening. I pass this year. Decriminalization would change the posses- [email protected] don’t see any bill in the House this year to get that done.” sion of marijuana from a criminal to a civil ofense. “[The bill] probably is not [going to pass] this year, but Don’t expect much of a change in 2015 to Iowa’s laws gov- Reclassification what it will do is get the conversation started of what we erning marijuana use after last year’s law allowing the me- should be doing as far as treating small amounts of mari- dicinal use of cannabis oil but not access to the drug itself. Sen. Steven Sodders, D-State Center, has introduced juana, especially in the minority community,” he said. Currently, Iowans have no legal access to marijuana three bills in the Iowa Senate pertaining to marijuana pos- Decriminalization of marijuana would be a much larger in any form, and it’s unclear when that could change. session and reclassification. change in policy, because it would reduce penalties for pos- Lawmakers’ deliberation on this issue appears futile, One bill reduces the punishment for possession of fewer session under 1 kilogram from a criminal offense to a civil because House Republicans will likely defeat any bill than 42.5 grams with the intent to sell from a Class D felo- offense. this session. ny to an aggravated misdemeanor. Despite many Republican House members’ disapproval Several Iowa senators have introduced separate bills Another reduces the punishment for possession of small of the legislation, some will approach the issue and other concerning the reclassification of criminal offenses, the amounts of cannabis, five grams or fewer, from a serious marijuana-related topics without preconceived notions. reduction of criminal penalties, and the distribution and misdemeanor to a simple misdemeanor punishable with no Rep. Linda Miller, R-Bettendorf, a member of the Canna- availability of medicinal cannabis; a bill in the House calls more than 30 days in jail and/or a $625 fine. bidiol Study Committee, said she isn’t opposed to further for the decriminalization of the drug. “It’s sort of touchy subject any time you talk about re- discussion on the topic. They say discussion is what should help place Iowan’s ducing penalties; especially with drugs involved, it becomes “I just basically try to keep an open mind; you have to access to marijuana on the horizon. difficult,” Sodders said. “We’ll end up having more than one take a look at everything individually,” she said. Iowa lags behind 23 states and Washington, D.C., which subcommittee meeting to educate other lawmakers on why have legalized medical marijuana. Four of those states, and this law makes sense.” Washington, have legalized the drug for recreational pur- The last bill reclassifies cannabis from a Schedule I drug poses. Given the lack of support among Iowa’s lawmakers, to Schedule II. This reclassification would imply — or one it’s clear that any other form of marijuana legalization is might infer — that cannabis might provide some potential MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION still a long ways off. medical benefits. Sodders said he believes these bills would mainly ben- Medical efit the disproportionately affected minority populations in Iowa. Last year, Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, pioneered a bill “[Marijuana reform] can have a large effect on minorities that allows doctors to prescribe non-intoxicating marijua- in prison and a positive impact for those folks and potential- na-based oil for epileptic patients. The legislation allowed ly keep out some people who would normally go to prison. the prescription but not the production or distribution of “We still need to achieve public safety and get folks to cannabidiol. Bolkcom is working on a comprehensive bill make sure they don’t get arrested again for the same that would set provisions for producing, processing, and dis- crime,” he said. pensing medical cannabis. Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, met with Sodders and Members of both parties agree that marijuana legisla- four other senators earlier this month to discuss two of the tion will face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled bills introduced. He said there would likely be some support House. across the aisle in the Senate. “[We’re] going to have to work hard in the House; it’s go- “I would think the one regarding possession might be ing to be a challenge,” Bolkcom said. “I think advocates for a little less controversial than the one regarding intent states that allow medical marijuana medical cannabis will have to work very hard to persuade to sell,” Garrett said. “I just don’t have any idea what the Republicans in the Iowa House that we should help suffer- House may do; I’m [going to] guess both have a good chance, states that allow medical marijuana and recreational marijuana ing Iowans.” but I just don’t know about it.” Sen. Walt Rogers, R-Cedar Falls, said he believes there states that don’t allow either is little bipartisan support for marijuana legislation in the Decriminalization Republican-controlled House. “The Senate does have several bills in the hopper; several Rep. Bruce Hunter, D-Des Moines, said he hopes his bill, members want to expand the cannabidiol [accessibility],” which would decriminalize marijuana in the state, would Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C. have legalized medical marijuana. said Rogers, who was a co-head on the Cannabidiol Study begin the House’s discussion, but he has little faith it will Four states, and Washington, have legalized recreational marijuana. DESIGNED BY TAYLOR LAUFERSWEILER

Biden to speak at said in a statement. “This is a GOP hopefuls to Network of Iowa Christian Home wonderful chance for our students, Educators President Justin Lavan Drake faculty, and staff to hear from and return to Des Moines said in a press release. Vice President Joe Biden will interact with the vice president.” Potential Republican presidential The organization is Iowa’s only speak at Drake University on Thurs- The Harkin Institute for Public candidates will return to Iowa April 9 statewide group dedicated to day, marking the potential 2016 Policy and Citizen Engagement, the to attend the eighth-annual Homes- helping Christians who choose to candidate’s first visit to the state Drake University Student Senate, chool Iowa Day at the State Capitol. homeschool their children. this year. and the Drake Department of Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huck- The event will commence with Biden Political Science are sponsoring abee, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, family activates will speak to Biden’s visit. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, and former at the Capitol, members of Biden was most recently in Iowa Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum with more than the Drake com- to encourage voter registration and are said to have confirmed their 1,000 people munity in the campaign for Democratic Senate invitations. expected to campus’ Sheslow candidate Bruce Braley. The event is in participation with attend. That Auditorium. Those with authorized Drake the Network of Iowa Christian Home afternoon, He’s expected to Biden IDs can obtain tickets for the event Educators. the group will The Daily Iowan Ethics and Politics Initiative is funded by talk about the vice president through tonight. Attendees must Organizers of the event have gather at the Huckabee a private donor and will appear weekly in print this semester. administration’s go through airport-like security targeted a number of Republican Holiday Inn former governor The team’s mission is to understand, interpret, analyze and re- plans for the and have a ticket to attend. Tickets lawmakers to attend the event and Airport to watch port on topics, trends and personalities that shape politics in economy. are free. discuss topics regarding society and these possible candidates partici- Iowa and the , and to recognize the importance “One of the hallmarks of Biden is expected to speak at 11 education. pate in a roundtable discussion. of a strong ethical foundation in its pursuits. Check out education at Drake is the ability a.m., and the remarks will run for “We’ve invited a number of Lavan said the event will be dailyiowanepi.com for exclusive content. to connect our students with roughly an hour. Doors for the event Christian conservatives to hear from hosted by radio personality Steve highly accomplished practitioners will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at Iowa’s home educators about issues Deace, and additional speakers are Email [email protected] with story ideas, press in a broad range of fields,” Drake 10:45 a.m. that concern us and share their definitely a possibility. releases, or reader comments. University President David Maxwell — by Kristen East vision for Iowa and our country,” — by Aaron Walker THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 SPORTS 7

With just three home perfect 16-0 when playing in ian Stringer-coached 1993 for the Hawkeyes in 2015. almost like they’re an ex- NOTEBOOK games left in the regular Carver-Hawkeye Arena. squad, which went to the “I think it’s just the tra player out on the court CONTINUED FROM10 season, Bluder and her team The last time an Iowa Final Four in Atlanta. crowd more than any- with you. They all make will have the opportunity to women’s team went unde- Home-court advantage thing,” freshman Whit- it a tough environment for finish unbeaten at home, a feated at home was the Viv- has been all that and more ney Jennings said. “It’s other teams to play in.”

there where you can ei- was doing what anyone else relay, which he led to vic- “The 4x4 is the last Wakenight hopes Wolff’s TRACK ther make huge strides would have done. Rather tory at the same meet. event, and it feels like indoor events will ben- CONTINUED FROM 10 going forward, or you can than seeing it as work, he That spot in the relay everyone is cheering for efit the athlete for the take huge strides back- enjoyed his time spent lifting gives Wolff even more drive you. To lead that off is a 400-meter hurdles once ward,” the director said. and running on the track. to continue to train as he great honor,” Wolff said. the outdoor season begins. whole new level.” “Mitch decided to take His hard work has paid has. As a junior at Plain- “Our team is so deep in Wakenight said he can Woody sees track as a huge strides forward, and off. The Plainfield, Illi- field South High School, the 400 that anyone on easily see Wolff being a sport in which the three it’s really paying off now.” nois, native took first in Wolff was a part of the our team could step up finalist at the Big Ten months during summer Although Woody praised the men’s 600 in Ames on Illinois 3A state champi- and be a part of it, so I’m outdoor championship in can either make or break Wolff for the hard work Jan. 24. Wolff also has a onship 4x400 relay team. just so excited.” the hurdles, and it would an athlete. he put in over those three tight grasp on the first leg He said being in the same Middle-distance and not surprise him if Wolff “You have three months months, the runner said he of the men’s 1,600-meter event at Iowa is “a dream.” men’s relays coach Jason challenges to win.

GYMNASTICS — they just need their Boyle said. “I don’t think CONTINUED FROM 10 All-American back to his he understands how huge normal self. he is for us; he gets us Despite a few lacklus- some real big points.” has averaged just 13.400 ter performanc- in three routines — down es, Big Ten and GYM RATS more than a point from national foes The following scores are the season-average for Matt Loochtan in his events. his average last season. should be wary. Currently, the junior The junior from Hawthorn Woods, showed some PARALLEL BARS Illinois, accounts for 9.05 promise against percent of the team’s Illinois on 13.825 points, good for fourth on Feb. 7, scoring the team. 14.400 on the FLOOR His importance is of floor exercise the highest caliber; his and 14.850 on 13.400 skills can mean the dif- the still rings. ference between a mid- Junior all- RINGS dle-of-the-pack and a around gym- 14.400 great team in the sport’s nast Jack Boyle, toughest conference. who came into “Athletically, he’s one the program VAULT of our powerhouses,” with Loochtan, freshman Anthony Van knows as well as 14.125 Aacken said. “As his anyone how piv- back starts to get stron- otal Loochtan’s ger, I think you’re going performance is to see him put up some going forward. huge numbers.” “He helps Matt Loochtan The coaching staff con- us out on our 9.05 % tinues to push Loochtan weak events; The “Gym Rats” to get better, physically he’s kind of the The remainder of the and mentally. This year perfect gymnast teams. the parts are in place for our team,” DESIGNED BY TAYLOR LAUFERSWEILER 8 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Daily Break the ledge This column reflects the opinion of the author and not the DI Editorial Board, the Publisher, Student Publica- tions Inc., or the University of Iowa.

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(Left) Iowa guard Samantha Logic drives to the basket during the Iowa-UNI game in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 25, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 73-45. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert) (Center) Iowa guard Whitney Jennings shoots a lay-up during the Iowa-Michigan game in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 22. Iowa beat Michigan, 76-70. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen) (Right) Iowa center Bethany Doolittle recovers the ball in Carver-Hawkeye on Dec. 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 76-67. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) HAWKS SET FOR MARATHON By RYAN RODRIGUEZ for perhaps the last time in her career as a Hawkeye. Compressed schedule [email protected] Of course, she put on a show. “She certainly loves to play in her hometown and After playing in Nebraska on Thursday night, the Black Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder met against Wisconsin,” Bluder said. “Her family brought and Gold will fly home to prepare for their home tilt against with the media on Tuesday afternoon to discuss her more than 100 people there to watch her play, so nat- Indiana, then travel to Minnesota the following day. team’s upcoming clash with Nebraska on Thursday, as urally, she put on a show for them.” An off day usually scheduled for rest will instead be filled well as a number of other issues related to the team. And while it was certainly a special moment for by travel, a less-than-ideal situation for the Hawkeyes. The Black and Gold have a 19-4 record, 10-2 in the Logic, a few of her teammates will be able to enjoy “It’s kind of a marathon week beginning Thursday Big Ten. The team will try to defend its No. 14 rank- the same hometown spotlight in the coming days. for us,” Bluder said. “We really have to be careful ing this week against the Huskers before returning Senior Bethany Doolittle will also get to play in with our players’ legs in practice this week. Luckily, home to host Indiana on Feb. 15. her home state one last time when the Hawks head the first two games are pretty normal; it’s just that to Minnesota on Feb. 17. third one that has me a little bit nervous.” There’s no place like home “I think it’s a special game for me, especially since I’ll actually be in my hometown for the last time in my Defending Carver With a 30-point effort in the team’s win over Wis- career,” she said. “My mom so trying to get a bunch consin on Sunday, Sam Logic added another virtuoso of family to come down, and we always travel well, so The Hawkeyes have only four losses on the season, performance to an already memorable senior season. there should be a lot of energy in the building.” all of which have occurred on the road. The Racine, Wisconsin, native got a chance to play in front of her family and friends in her home state SEE NOTEBOOK, 7

GYM RATS The Wolff Matt Loochtan looking to rebound of track By CHARLIE GREEN [email protected] street Over the course of the week, DI staffer Charlie Green will provide an in-depth By COURTNEY BAUMANN look at five core individuals on the Iowa [email protected] men’s gymnastics team who typically com- bine for more than 50 percent of the team’s After battling injuries through- points. Each athlete holds a defining char- out much of his time as a Hawkeye, acteristic that contributes to the team’s suc- Iowa track and field junior Mitch cesses in addition to his quantitative con- Wolff is healthy and running like a tributions in competition. man possessed. Wolff was a short distance, high hur- Things just haven’t been the same for dler for nearly nine years before Direc- junior Matt Loochtan since he tweaked tor of Track and Field Joey Woody made his back a few weeks ago in practice. the decision to move him strictly to the Although he competed in the team’s 400-meter hurdles. opener, he reinjured himself and was “We were training limited for the next two meets to rest him as a high hurdler and heal up. and a 400 hurdler, He is arguably the most talented but the only time he man on the team, and the Hawkeyes would get hurt was need Loochtan to hit his stride in the when he was train- Iowa gymnast Matt Loochtan runs through a rings routine in Carver-Hawkeye on Feb. 1. Loochtan is All-American near future to make the squad that ing or competing in on the rings. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert) much more dangerous. the high hurdles,” Wolff “That’s what I need him to do,” head And because his opportunities to team those tenths. On the vault, Reive Woody said. “I made junior coach JD Reive said. “To get in there practice are down, so is his morale, but prefers to include two routines with the decision last year and be the baller he can be, do those Loochtan looks ahead. higher start values. While they are going into the outdoor harder routines, and put up the 15s “I’m hoping to add more than 3 points harder to execute, if done successfully, season and said, ‘Let’s just eliminate the that he’s capable of doing.” to our total score,” he said. “On floor, I can it rewards the team with more points. high-hurdle work, and let’s just focus on Last year at nationals, Loochtan fin- put on another 2 or 3 points by itself.” On Feb. 7 against Illinois, Reive gave getting you healthy, getting you strong, ished seventh on the still rings, earning In 2013, Loochtan’s freshman season, the nod to Loochtan to try the more dif- and preparing you for the 400 hurdles.’ ” him All-American honors. He is the on- the Hawkeyes advanced to the NCAA ficult vault, but he fell on his landing. Because he had an internship ly Hawkeye on the roster with that dis- team finals by just 0.2 of a point. If he He received a 13.950 — a less-than- in the weight room, Wolff was able tinction, and he did it as a sophomore. learned anything from that season, stellar score from an All-American. to continue his work with strength Last season, he knew he was going it’s how pivotal the little points can be But what Loochtan can do is impressive. trainers last summer. to hit every set. He was that confident. when the final score is tallied. He owns the school record on the floor ex- “He pretty much lived in the weight But in the early part of this season, he “Every tenth counts,” Loochtan said. ercise with a 15.650, previously set by room,” Woody said. “He got really strong, has shown skepticism before routines — “That year, any one stick or step could have Matt McGrath in 2011. But this year he and now, he’s really taken himself to a possibly a result of fewer sets practiced fluctuated, and we would not have made it.” in the wake of his back injury. But Loochtan hasn’t been giving the SEE GYMNASTICS, 7 SEE TRACK, 7