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Taking back the night ‘Phil’ sustains the UI

By NICK MOFFITT [email protected]

When Jerre Stead wakes up, the first thing he asks himself is how he can make a difference. Stead, the featured speaker at the University of Iowa Foundation’s Phil’s Day ceremony, told a crowd on Thursday of why waking up with this mindset to- wards philanthropy is important to him and wife Mary Joy Stead and more im- portantly, to the UI. Phil’s Day is a day organized by the

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2016 20162016 IOWA CAUCUSES IOWAIOWA CAUCUSESCAUCUSES Sanders Take Back The Night, an annual march and rally, takes place on the Pentacrest on Thursday. The purpose of the march is to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence, and it allows students and members of the community to speak out against it. (The Daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

The Iowa City Community gathered Thursday to Take Back the Night against sexual assault. takes a

By EFE AYANRUOH | [email protected] “This march symbolized taking back the streets, taking back long shot the fear and creating a space where all could feel safe,” Junis said. ith chants and colorful placards, roughly 200 women The last part of the event was the speak-out. This was a space By AARON WALKER and men took to the streets of downtown Iowa City on in which survivors talked about their experiences. For some, it was [email protected] WThursday evening to denounce sexual violence. the first time they had shared their experience with anyone. Some of the signs read “Respect all of me,” “Silence is not con- With the support of the crowd, survivors were able to tell their A challenger has emerged from the sent,” and other phrases critical of sexual misconduct. stories, which moved people emotionally. liberal periphery. Sen. Bernie Sanders, The annual Take Back the Night rally is aimed at promoting “The speak-out is a space where survivors can talk about their I-Vt., vowed Thursday to contest Hillary more awareness of sexual violence in the community. experiences in a way that they feel not judged, not ashamed of Clinton and run a “vigorous campaign” “We do Take Back the Night every year as an event to symboli- what happened and also can speak their truths,” Junis said. for the presidency. cally and realistically create a safe space for survivors,” said Susan Since the mid-1970s, Iowa City community members have par- “We’re in this race to win,” Sanders as- Junis, the prevention education coordinator for the Rape Victim ticipated in Take Back the Night. The event is held every April to serted while formally discussing his cam- Advocacy Program. commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month. paign aspirations in Washington, D.C. The event was split up into three parts — a rally, a march, and Attendees of the event expressed their appreciation for having In his more than eight years as a U.S. sen- a speak-out. the opportunity to hear survivor’s stories. ator and 16 as a U.S. representative, Sanders The rally created a space whereby the issue of sexual assault “This is not what I was expecting but it was an amazing turn- has developed a platform focused on socio- was generally discussed. A march around downtown, which lasted out,” University of Iowa student Jessica Frye said. “I mean, I was economic inequality and climate change. for approximately 30 minutes, followed the rally. SEE RALLY, 5 SEE SANDERS, 5

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This year’s market will feature many new vendors, including more prepared food and more breakfast options “We’re really excited about all of the new ven- An assortment of produce is on display at the Farmers’ Market at the Iowa City Marketplace on Oct. 28, 2014. The Farm- dors that will be joining ers’ Market runs from May until October. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) us this year,” Farmers’ Market Director Cassidy “I’ll be selling herbs and of the only companies in Saturday mornings Bell said. “There’s more tomato plants we were eastern Iowa to do that,” will not be the only op- prepared food options able to grow in the green- Zimmerman said. “We’ll portunity to score some than ever before, and I house, so we’ll still have have smoothies, iced tea, local greens this summer. think it will be a big draw something available.” fresh-squeezed lemonade There will also be vendors for people.” Lopapa said she looks and orange juice, and once in the Chauncey Swann A new feature, owned forward to the Famers’ it gets hotter, we’ll start parking ramp Wednes- and operated by Iowa City Market every year be- selling popsicles.” days from 5 to 7 p.m. and chef Chris Grebner, fea- cause of the familiar Zimmerman said all Tuesdays in Mercer Park tures a wood-fire oven built faces. of the ingredients used from 3 to 6 p.m. onto a vintage Dodge pick- “I love walking around are locally sourced when “This gives people who up truck named Provender. and seeing what every- possible. can’t make it on Satur- While another vendor one has for sale,” she said. “Obviously, it’s not al- day a chance to get to [the in attendance will be Bet- “I’ve gotten to know a lot ways possible to buy lo- Farmers’ Market], even ty’s Fresh Produce, own- of the vendors, and it’s cal; for example, apples though there will be fewer er Betty Lopapa said the nice to see them again.” aren’t in season right vendors then on the week- colder spring has made Freshly squeezed juice now, so we have to get end,” Bell said. “I think getting ready tough. from Get Fresh will also those from a distributor,” anyone who comes out is “Because it got cold so be for sale, manager Wen- She said. “But we love going to have a good time; recently, we won’t have dy Zimmermann said. supporting local food there’s too much good food that much fresh produce “We feature unique, producers, so we buy lo- and cool stuff to check out right now,” Lopapa said. raw juices, and we’re one cal whenever possible.” not to.”

CORRECTION In the photo cutline accompanying the April 29 article “Hawkeye relay squads have to ramp up,” The Daily Iowan incorrectly identified Brennan Davey as Brendan Thompson. The DI regrets the error.

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Iowa City earns high bond rating helps us access capital for knocking the person to the ground and a hotel room. financial rating projects that will benefit our residents dislodgin a tooth. Ashley Scharf, 23, and Rashaud and businesses for years to come.” Herdt started to leave the scene but Lee, 27, were charged with third-de- Iowa City has maintained its AAA — by Nick Moffitt allegedly returned to steal the person’s gree burglary on Sept. 13, 2014. bond rating by Moody’s Investor wallet. According to online court docu- Service for the 39th-straight year. When Herdt was found and taken ments, Scharf entered the Sheraton The rating is used to evaluate Man charged with into custody, he smelled of alcohol, Hotel with two other people. the risk of loans, bonds and other had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred Scharf reportedly served as a transactions from cities and other robbery speech, and poor balance. A small pipe lookout as Lee and the other person governmental bodies. Authorities have accused an Iowa containing marijuana residue was also broke into the housekeeping office to The city said in a release it will save City man of mugging a person. allegedly found on him. steal keys to the seventh floor. taxpayers money because of lower Kellen Herdt, 33, was charged with Second-degree burglary is a Class-C Once on the seventh floor, they interest rates on loans for city projects. second-degree robbery on April 29. felony. entered four rooms and allegedly “We are proud that the city of According to online court — by Alyssa Guzman stole at least $4,000 worth of Iowa City has once again earned this documents, Herdt was walking with property. financial distinction,” said Mayor a friend when they came across the They then reportedly pawned the Matt Hayek. “It demonstrates our person and began talking to him. 2 charged with property at two local pawnshops. respect for financial resources and Soon after, Herdt pushed the burglary Third-degree burglary is a Class-D our commitment to sound planning. person into his friend, and his friend Authorities have accused an Iowa felony. As Iowa City continues to grow, this punched the person in the face, City woman and man of breaking into — by Alyssa Guzman

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Ramona Carter, 23, 2401 charged Wednesday with Gilbert St., was charged Ezra Reiners, 19, North Lib- Highway 6 E. No. 2615, was assault causing injury and Thursday with OWI. erty, was charged Thursday charged Wednesday with public intoxication. Jeremy MacLin, 24, 2401 with driving with a sus- violating a no-contact, do- Abdou Ibrahim, 23, 2601 Highway 6 E. No. 2615, was pended/canceled license. mestic-abuse protective Lakeside Drive Apt. 10, charged Wednesday with Rubyelis Rojas, 26, Columbus order. was charged Thursday with violating a no-contact, do- Junction, Iowa, was charged Anthony Cristo, 32, Ha- criminal trespass. mestic-abuse protective Thursday with possession of a nover Park, Illinois, was Allison Lyons, 23, 225 N. order. controlled substance. THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 NEWS 3 Mural highlights County to provide show in Venice garden for those in need Jackson Pollock’s Mural is being exhibited in Venice at the By BEN MARKS “If you go to a food “I think this brings to- [email protected] pantry, you’ll find they gether the two aspects of Peggy Guggenheim collection in a show organized by the UI don’t have a lot of fresh the Poor Farm and what it Museum of Art. Local in-need residents food,” Carberry said. “So historically did,” he said. might receive some fresh we as a county feel like “And I think this is a great fruits and vegetables we can help step up and way to honor its history.” By CORY PORTER soon, courtesy of the John- fill that void.” In the 1900s, the Poor [email protected] son County Poor Farm. The acres, which would Farm functioned as a place On Thursday, the coun- normally cost around $450 for the mentally ill and the Most people with ty Board of Supervisors to lease, Carberry said, impoverished. They were even a limited knowl- approved a proposed plan would be instead be leased given room and board in edge of fine arts have to lease two acres of the to Table to Table for $1. exchange for work. at least heard of Jack- farm to Table to Table as Chappell said Table to On May 4, the supervi- son Pollock — if not his a representative of Grow Table will be responsi- sors will travel to Dane name, then by the tech- Johnson County. ble for maintaining the County, Wisconsin, to nique that made his Grow Johnson County property and noted that speak to the local gov- work so famous, drip is a collaborative project the supervisors have ernment about many dif- painting. among several different agreed to provide water ferent issues, Carberry Sean O’Harrow, the organizations estab- to the site. said, including commu- director of the Univer- lished to address local “There’s no accessible nity agriculture and the sity of Iowa Museum of food insecurity. water for the garden, so Poor Farm. Art, said there’s much “The use of the two- the county is agreeing The farm has around more to Pollock, his Jackson Pollock’s Mural is shown. (Contributed Photo) acre space is as a garden, to get water there either 120 acres of tillable land, work, and his legacy growing produce for use from an existing connec- and Carberry said the su- than people give him and delivery to local res- tion through Chatham pervisors are pondering credit for, and a new Iowa, and the original Pollock to Sioux City, es- idents in need,” Assistant Oaks or tapping into the expanding the number exhibition at the Peggy owner of Mural and a pecially during our 100th County Attorney Andy city water main,” said su- of acres leased to Grow Guggenheim Collection patron of Pollock, Peggy anniversary celebration,” Chappell said. pervisors’ executive assis- Johnson County, as well in Venice, organized by Guggenheim, commis- said Al Harris-Fernan- Supervisor and farm li- tant Andy Johnson. as possibly developing the UI Art Museum, sioned the painting in dez, director of the Sioux aison Mike Carberry said Carberry said the super- community gardens or af- will show people just 1943. When she moved City Art Center. “We’ve the move is mainly benefi- visors have pursued this fordable housing. how influential and im- to Europe in 1947, she always sought shows cial to local food pantries, for a while, and he thought “Right now, it’s a blank portant Pollack was — gave Mural to the UI, with high visibility, but which often struggle with this move fitted well with slate,” he said. “And we and is still. where it arrived in obviously, this was an es- providing fresh produce. the history of the farm. have a brush.” Beyond presenting 1951, because she un- pecially interesting one Pollock in a new light, derstood the importance to do, because the impor- O’Harrow wants people of the school in relation tance of that particular to understand just how to the future of art. painting and the rele- important the UI was “We were a key insti- vance to Iowa.” in championing cut- tution, we were one of Harris-Fernandez said ting-edge art. the leading avant-gar- people not only came “The reason we’re de art programs in the from across the country doing this is not only United States, and we but from Canada and to further knowledge would acquire works … Mexico to see Mural. in the field but also to that other institutions After Venice, the ex- show the world that found too difficult to ac- hibition will go to such in Iowa, we have pro- cept,” O’Harrow said. places as Berlin and grams and education- Mural went through Malaga, Spain. Officials al offerings that are of conservation and clean- estimate it will return global significance and ing from 2012 to 2014, a to the UI in 2018, fol- that we’ve built these result of collaboration be- lowing the completion of programs over many tween the Getty Conser- a new UI art museum. decades,” he said. vation Institute and the Wallace Tomasini, an The history of Pol- J. Paul Getty Museum in art professor at the UI lock’s Mural, which is Los Angeles. It then went since 1957, saw Mural the focal point of the on display from March to sometime before 1951 show in Venice, titled, June 2014. while living in New “Jackson Pollock’s Mu- Following that, it was York City. ral: Energy Made Vis- displayed at the Sioux “I found it intrigu- ible,” in some way be- City Art Center in 2014, ing; I wanted to find out gins and ends in Iowa. in celebration of the cen- what was the story and Pollock’s parents were ter’s 100th anniversary. what was the artist try- born in Tingley, Iowa, so “I [was] very pleased ing to do, trying to tell his roots were in part in to be able to bring the me or anyone,” he said. 4 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM FRIDAY, MAY 1, 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 No sense in the Crisis in Nepal needs our response hursday was Phil’s Day at the University of cording to the U.N. Resident and Humanitarian Coordi- Iowa, a day in which the virtues of philanthro- nator for Nepal. There are also concerns about the supply death penalty Tpy are spread around campus through advo- of clean water. The Earth’s shifts run the risk of contami- cates and distinctive yellow tape. nating water running through cracked pipes. use of such a drug? Justice As UI President Sally Mason wrote in a Daily Io- Entire villages have been cut off from aid and re- Sonia Sotomayor noted in wan Guest Opinion (April 30), “sharing our resources sources by landslides triggered in the earthquake, ac- the dissent that the state with the institutions and organizations we care about cording to the New York Times. The rescue effort has expert testifying on behalf and believe in so that we can make a better world is involved helicopters and convoys of aid workers, which of midazolam’s effects relied what philanthropy is all about.” have difficulty navigating the mountainous terrain in on the website drugs.com. And across the world, there is a desperate need for the aftermath of the earthquake. That is an absolutely in- philanthropy: in Nepal. An earthquake registering 7.8 There is also a greater degree of civil unrest. According competent job done by the on the Richter scale struck the nation April 25, and more to Reuters, several hundred villagers blocked a highway Jacob Prall highest judicial officials in than 5,200 people have died, along with close to 10,000 in- with tires in order to stop traffic with aid materials head- [email protected] the state of Oklahoma. The jured. The number of dead could reach 10,000, according ed for another district. And uneven distributions of clean justices have voted to take to Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. water have resulted in tensions among the people. The death penalty is some- up the case again after oth- INFORM, a risk-assessment group sponsored by In total, the United Nations estimates that the earth- how still implemented in the er botched executions from the European Commission, has developed a chart quake has affected 8 million people. It is a humanitarian United States. China, Iran, across the United States detailing the risk of earthquakes in countries prone crisis that demands our attention. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and have made headlines. to them, taking the country’s infrastructure, emer- Iowans have already responded. The Daily Iowan re- the United States carried out What is actually on the gency-response systems, and other factors into ac- ported earlier this week about a candlelight vigil held 88 percent of death penalty table in this case is actually count. The higher the number, the more devastating in Cedar Rapids. At the time of publication, community executions in 2007, according quite ridiculous when con- the aftermath in an earthquake. members had raised around $350. to Northwestern University. sidered. The justices are rul- Nepal’s rating is 5.3, and when compared with Haiti In situations so dire, any amount of money can help. These are not countries we ing on whether midazolam at 6.3, it’s clear the situation won’t get better any time In the first year after the earthquake that struck Haiti in want to align ourselves with violates “cruel and unusual soon. The 2010 Haiti Earthquake left 160,000 dead. But 2010, the Red Cross raised more than $479 million. A few in terms of human rights. punishment” in the Eighth the rubble is still being cleared in Nepal, and the coun- wealthy donors didn’t raise this amount. It was everyday So, who’s even for the Amendment. They are also try’s ability to respond has been hit severely. citizens, philanthropists that gave what they could. In the death penalty? A recent Pew considering whether some- Up to 90 percent of the health facilities in four large spirit of Phil’s Day, the DI Editorial Board urges you to poll found that 56 percent one who challenges a le- districts of the country have been nearly destroyed, ac- consider giving to the Nepal relief effort. of Americans are in favor of thal-injection protocol has to capital punishment, the low- find a substitute drug that est level in four decades. would cause less pain. Besides all the states that How about the state have deemed it unethical, just stops killing people? COLUMN the United Nations has vot- The question before ed 117-38 for a global mora- them now is whether the torium on the death penalty. use of midazolam violates You’ll never guess which side the Eighth Amendment’s The power of peaceful protest the United States voted on. ban on cruel and unusual As U.N. Secretary General punishment. Because this The message was pow- ident’s Black Student The riots that followed Ban Ki-moon said, “The death is the death penalty, where erful, and the country re- Advisory Committee. I were not only egregious, penalty has no place in the logic often does not apply, sponded. thought about this as I but they were counterpro- 21st century. Leaders across the justices will also con- Last week, as I was remembered the highly ductive to the entire move- the globe must boldly step sider the bizarre question of walking down the Cleary publicized “Being Black at ment. If we expect Gray to forward in favor of abolition. whether someone challeng- Walkway to class, I no- Iowa” event in February. be innocent until proven Together, let us end this cruel ing a lethal-injection proto- ticed a group of peaceful By the end of the day, guilty, why were the Bal- and inhumane practice.” col must identify drugs the demonstrators locking I had reached a firm con- timore cops not treated There have even been re- state could use that would Michael Korobov arms in a square. As I clusion: Black voices are the same way? Instead, ports of China re-evaluat- cause less pain. [email protected] was forced to walk around heard at Iowa. violent thugs attacked ing its death penalty policy, And it isn’t cheaper to them, I saw that they had I wrote to the organiz- police and destroyed prop- according to the New York use the death penalty. After In the civilized world, their mouths duct-taped ers of the demonstration erty. More than 20 officers Times. Germany refuses to a recent study the Kansas a movement or a demon- and they were holding to gauge their concerns, were injured, and nearly assist in a murder case of Judicial Council concluded, stration can be effective signs that read, “Black but they did not respond 150 cars burned. The im- a U.S. serviceman because “Defending a death-pen- in bringing about change Voices are Not Heard” for comment. ages of the destruction are the death penalty may be alty case costs about four if it has two qualities: a and “Black Voices Mat- On the other hand, the hard to look at. involved. There has to be a times as much as defend- real grievance that oth- ter.” I thought about this circumstances in Balti- For many people, the change here in the States, ing a case where the death ers can sympathize with throughout the day. more do demonstrate that Baltimore riots took in every state. Oklahoma penalty is not considered.” and nonviolent. I thought about this as there may have been a le- the country’s sympathy is up to bat. Not to mention the appeal During the civil-rights I went to see Daymond gitimate grievance. Fred- away from Gray and Oklahoma’s Supreme process which can go on for movement of the 1960s, John, an articulate and die Gray was arrested turned it into disgust Court is going to hear an- years, if not decades. America saw fire hoses successful African-Amer- and videotapes show that with the rioters. other appeal for the abolish- All of this is paid for on and dogs unleashed on ican businessman, at the he was unable to walk. If a civil-rights move- ment of capital punishment our dollar, and at the end peaceful African-Amer- IMU. I thought about this A half hour later when ment or a demonstration after the horrific incident of the day, it might be our ican protesters in Bir- as I heard attendees line he arrived at the police is to be effective in Amer- with Clayton Lockett. Lock- dollar taking a human life. mingham, Alabama. In his up and ask him questions, station, he was suffering ica, others must be able ett was given a state-sanc- Knowing that innocent men acceptance speech of the most of whom were Afri- from injuries that killed to understand it and com- tioned, untested sedative have been put to death be- Nobel Peace Prize, Martin can Americans. I thought him. Although there are miserate with the cause. drug (midazolam) to bring fore is reason enough not to Luther King Jr. preached, about this as I tuned into now reports emerging Acts of violence will only about his death in a quick support the death penalty. “After contemplation I the news that day and saw that suggest he may have divert attention away and painless way. Instead, We are not Salem; that may conclude that … nonvio- the first African American tried to hurt himself in from the issue, even if he was not sedated and be our history, but it doesn’t lence is the answer to the president congratulate the vehicle, the refusal they are only orchestrat- writhed in agony, fully con- have to be our legacy. Put- crucial political and moral the first African American of the police to comment ed by a small proportion scious, until a he had a ma- ting people to death in any question of our time — the female attorney general, for weeks raises serious of the group. It is only be- jor heart attack. form has dangerous moral need for man to overcome who was confirmed that concerns. In due time, the cause King’s movement How could the Oklahoma implications on an entity oppression and violence day. I thought about this whole story will come out, had these conditions that Supreme Court approve the such as the state. without resorting to vio- as I recalled an email in and we will know what he was able to bring real lence and oppression.” my inbox from the Pres- really happened. change to fruition. STAFF JORDYN REILAND Editor-in-Chief COLUMN TESSA HURSH & DORA GROTE Managing Editors NICK HASSETT Opinions Editor MARCUS BROWN, JACOB PRALL, JOE LANE, KEITH EVANSON Editorial writers Flipping the bird in Iowa PAUL OSGERBY, MARCUS BROWN, JOE LANE, JACOB PRALL, CHRISTOPHER CERVANTES, MICHAEL KOROBOV, KEITH EVANSON, ERIN MANFULL, CHRIS CLEGG, HANNAH SOYER be taken seriously. Mil- provoked the nation to be- cial that tests and research Columnists lions of egg-laying hens lieve that this could very are done periodically. are sick and dying. The well could be the disease Exploitive reports on EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of the DI Editorial Board and not the opinion financial blow that large that ends humanity as we agricultural disease have of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc.,or the University of Iowa. commercial chicken farms know it. Yet here we are become almost cyclical. OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, COLUMNS, and EDITORIAL take when their entire today, living and breathing. The new and latest buzz is CARTOONS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily livelihood is essentially on Do the American people desired to the extract the those of the Editorial Board. “sick leave” is devastating. have a right to know about latest fear arising from the Keith Evanson As far as the state is con- the issues and events in new flu. The last one, 2009, [email protected] cerned, nearly one-fifth the news that surround was in the form of the in- EDITORIAL POLICY of all eggs in the United them and affect their accurate “H1NI swine flu” The latest and greatest States are produced in Io- lives? Safeguarding farm- misnomer that spawned fear is upon us in the agri- wa alone — that’s nearly ers in the form of advocacy millions of people to get THE DAILY IOWAN is a multifaceted news-media organization that culture and food industry. 15 billion eggs per year. journalism as a crutch to impromptu vaccines and provides fair and accurate coverage of events and issues pertaining to the The USDA has confirmed It cannot be understated effectively keep the public to boycott pork, despite the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Johnson County, and the state of Iowa. nearly 10 million cases of how much Iowa needs the from knowing about po- virus having nothing to do bird flu exist in the state of egg industry to be robust tential risks is wrong. In with the ingestion of pork Iowa alone, giving broad- and prosperous. Sales the same regard, it mat- or pork products. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR may be sent via email to cast journalists and health from eggs average nearly ters how words are used. 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thing to do is to show sup- showed me that you can live empowering one for survi- such beautiful individuals believes there is still room RALLY port and awareness.” in the city for four-plus years, vors, it was an opportunity whose life’s have been so for improvement. CONTINUED FROM FRONT One UI student said the but you never really know for people to hear firsthand damaged by sexual vio- “I think there is more that event broadened his horizons. that this kind of thing is go- the stories of survivors. lence,” UI graduate stu- the university can do in en- “I am happy I was able to ing on around you. But people “It’s amazing to be sur- dent Lauren Levy said. suring that our campus is touched. People are dealing do this sort of thing before I will share their experience if rounded by such strong Although there is an im- safer for everyone, but we with these things, and we left [college],” UI senior Se- given a space to talk.” resilient people but it’s re- provement in ensuring that are getting better and bet- don’t realize it. The best an Haracz said. “It really just While the event was an ally heartbreaking to see people are safe, Junis still ter,” Junis said.

been able to do to make a 2003, which helped cre- PHIL difference,” he said, speak- ate the Stead Technology CONTINUED FROM FRONT ing on why philanthropy is Services Group. important to him. Private donations to aid Recently, the Steads com- the educational side of the UI Foundation to show the mitted $20 million to the UI is part of what makes effect philanthropy has on UI Children’s Hospital and the university experience so campus by tagging build- Department of Pediatrics. great for students, UI senior ings and programs that The department will now Patrick Bartoski said. have been affected by pri- be named the Stead Family He said private dona- vate donations. Department of Pediatrics. tions are part of what keeps Stead said one important Raphael Hirsch, the phy- affordability a possibility factor to philanthropy is sician-in-chief of the depart- for students. picking things a person is ment, said philanthropy, “It really provides passionate about. especially the Stead’s, has al- students this high qual- Stead, a native of Maquo- lowed the hospital to thrive. ity, unparalleled experi- keta, Iowa, graduated from “[Philanthropy’s] going ence in these buildings,” the UI in 1965. Since then, to allow us to advance re- Bartoski said. he has worked as the CEO search for cures for child- Moving forward with for several companies, served hood illnesses,” he said. philanthropy and obtain- on 34 corporate boards, and “It allows us to recruit the ing a president as strong as chaired 16 capital drives for brightest faculty and phy- soon-to-retire UI President nonprofit organizations. sicians to come here to Iowa Sally Mason at fundraising “The wonderful thing to take care of children; it’s is something Stead said is Jerre Stead gives the annual Phil’s Day talk in the IMU on Thursday. Stead and his wife have supported the university for many about philanthropy is help- made a big difference.” an important next step for years, and they committed $25 million to the Tippie College of Business in 2003. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard) ing others, but the joy you The Steads also donat- the UI Foundation. get back, the ability to feel ed $25 million to the Tip- “It’s very critical, that’s that person needs to be able explain all the great things what will happen in the fu- good about what you’ve pie College of Business in the fact of the university, to exemplify, represent and that are going on here and ture,” he said.

fringe candidate, a one-trick Clinton’s to lose, said Cary ty in a particular state at this they feel strongly. It will be a voting bloc that can be SANDERS pony, an underdog doomed to Covington, an associate pro- point,” he said. tough … I’m not sure that’s enough to win.” CONTINUED FROM FRONT a dubious pursuit. fessor of political science at If he has any shot at suc- Or in the terms of Donna the UI. cess, he will likely have to Hoffman, the Political Sci- “Sanders, running will garner a significant follow- Sanders voiced vehement ence Department head at the allow her to be sympathet- ing of young liberals and col- opposition to America’s top University of Northern Iowa, ic to more liberal positions lege students, with whom his earners funneling millions he’d be a “gadfly,” fostering but still retain a liberal po- stance on public education of dollars into elections, turn- competition by bringing up sition that will be more at- resonates considerably. ing “campaigns into soap op- more Clinton’s more centrist tractive in the general elec- Henderson compared eras” via attack ads, political policies on Wall Street enti- tion,” Covington said. Sanders’s following to the in- gossip, and a lack of “serious ties, military aggression, and Democratic officials in Iowa versely extreme former Rep. debates over serious issues.” international trade. saw Sanders’s odds as doubt- Ron Paul, R-Texas, explain- Although he is polling sec- “A pesky insect that isn’t ful but iterated a craving for ing that young voters tend ond among Democrats in Iowa, going to harm you in any contention in the primaries. to see issues as black and his 14 percent lags out of ear- way, that may be the role He won’t alter Clinton’s white, overlooking nuances. shot behind Clinton’s 62 per- that Sanders ends up play- standpoints, said Tom Hen- “[Sanders] it might re- cent, according a Public Policy ing,” Hoffman said. derson, the head of the Polk invigorate this group to get Polling survey. His chances appear slim, County Democrats, but he more active again,” said Bret His populist stances on unless the ominous contro- will strengthen them for the Nilles, the head of the Linn corporate greed, public ed- versies shadowing Clinton general election and foster a County Democrats. “I think ucation, campaign finance irreparably tarnish her pres- healthy discussion. this might give them an may be seen as radically hu- tige and force Democrats “I don’t know if he has the opportunity to get back in- manistic, painting him as a to reach left. The election is strength to carry the majori- volved and try to push issues 6 THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM FRIDAY, MAY 1, 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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None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. — Henry David Thoreau THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 SPORTS 7 Iowa tracksters hope for home, sweet home By MARIO WILLIAMS home track this season. appreciate being able in addition to Iowa State weather may have been a son. He will run unat- [email protected] “I’m looking for great to do something where and Northern Iowa. factor in the athletes’ per- tached for the first time performances,” Woody their family and friends On the track, the team formance in Des Moines, since his injury. The Iowa track and field said. “Just for the kids get to come and watch will compete in a number the team should not have “I really want to im- team is scheduled to com- to finally be able to com- them,” he said. “It’s more of open events including to worry about weather press the home crowd pete at the Musco Twilight pete on their home track of a comfortable setting; the 100 meters, 110 hur- this time around. since it’s our meet,” Wil- at the Cretzmeyer Track. usually takes them to a it’s a special thing.” dles, 200 meters, 400-me- This weekend is also son said. “Even though Field events begin at 2 p.m. whole new level. The Musco meet is al- ter hurdles, 800 meters, the last regular meet I’m running unattached, Saturday with track events “It’s pretty exciting for so Senior Day, and the and 1500 meters. In ad- before the Big Ten I’m still a part of Iowa, following at 4:15 p.m. the whole team to be able program will recognize dition to that, the ath- Championships in East and I want to represent The team last competed to get out there in front 12 seniors. They include letes will also perform in Lansing, Michigan. Iowa well.” at the Drake Relays. The of their hometown.” Adrianne Alexia, Baba- the sprint medleys, and “I think the biggest women finished ninth, and Thus far this outdoor tunde Amosu, Keith its most popular relay thing is for our kids to the men finished 16th. season, the team has Brown, Brennan Davey, events, the 4-by-1 and show up and be ready to Although they left Drake traveled to Arizona, Cali- Jack Eckert, Gabe Hull, the 4-by-4. compete,” Woody said. Musco Twilight Stadium in a less than ex- fornia, and Florida. Trav- Kevin Lewis, Shannon Field events will in- “We need to be tough, meet citing fashion, Iowa Direc- eling has definitely been a Maser, Annemie Smith, clude the discus, javelin, and really protect our tor of Track and Field Joey big deal for the Hawkeyes, Joceyln Todd, Kaleb Van- and shot put. home track, and just Where: Cretzmeyer Track Woody is expecting much and Iowa assistant coach Cleave, and Ben Witt. At the Drake Relays, the know that we’re here more this weekend. Jason Wakenight enjoys A number of conference team had one relay squad to win.” When: Saturday, 2 p.m. The 16th anniversary of the luxury of not having teams, including Illinois, advance to finals. A few One athlete definite- the Musco Twilight will be to travel for one weekend Wisconsin, Minnesota, standout performances ly ready to compete is the first time the Hawks in the schedule. and Nebraska will com- came in individual events sophomore O’Shea Wil- get to compete on their “Our athletes really peting with the Hawkeyes, as well. Although the

Nebraska runner Cody Rush and Iowa runner Keith Brown race in the 400-meter relay at the 2014 Musco Twilight Invitational at Cretzmeyer Track on May 3, 2014. The Iowa men scored 130 points and the women scored 170 points, with both finishing in second place. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) 8 SPORTS THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

tality back to this foot- “It was pretty neat,” SCHERFF ball team.” Scherff said. “… We CONTINUED FROM 1 0 Position situation toured everything, saw aside, Scherff is headed the White House, saw all to a franchise that went the monuments, and it bers of the Washington 4-12 last season in Grud- was a good experience.” media following the pick. en’s first year. The 6-5, This time around, “When you’re talking 319-pound Denison native however, the circum- about offensive linemen, said he’s been to Washing- stances will be differ- you’re talking about a ton, D.C., once during his ent. Scherff said he’ll big, physical guy, and we lifetime — on a Boy Scout report to Washington want to bring that men- trip in grade school. either today or Satur- day, and once he does, it’s time to get to work and begin an NFL jour- NFL DRAFT TOP-10 ney that has the poten- tial to be very long and 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State very fruitful. “Dream come true,” 2. Tennessee Titans — Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon Scherff said. “Ever since I was a little kid, 3. Jacksonville Jaguars — Dante Fowler, OLB, Florida I’ve always wanted to do this, and first it was 4. Oakland Raiders — Amari Cooper, WR, Florida playing college football, then I set a new goal for 5. Washington Redskins — Brandon Scherff, OL, Iowa myself, and seeing that phone ring on the table, 6. New York Jets — Leonard Williams, DE, USC it was a big weight lift- ed off my shoulders. 7. Chicago Bears — Kevin White, WR, West Virginia “And it was like, yeah, now we can figure out 8. Atlanta Falcons — Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson what we’re doing next.” 9. New York Giants — Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami Follow @dannyapayne on Twitter for news, up- 10. St. Louis — Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia dates, and analysis about the Iowa football team.

BASEBALL CONTINUED FROM 10 they’ll move them with sac bunts and sac flies … you don’t see a lot of two-RBI plays because everybody’s moving all the time. Fidelman: It seems like everything’s consis- tent throughout, both of- fensively and throughout the pitching staff; do you think that’s the case? Murphy: Yeah, I’d say Iowa right fielder Joel Booker bunts during the Iowa-Sacramento State game at Banks Field on Tues- so, Tyler Peyton, Iowa’s day. After 18 innings, the Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert) Friday starter, even when he’s a little bit off, he still Friday-night role, so that’s end has kind of been nail- gets at least seven innings. Cronworth on Friday. ing it down, usually. Some- Then Blake Hickman, the Then Saturday, it’s a thing that I’ve seen is that Saturday starter, 96 mph freshman named Ryan the coaching staff doesn’t fastball is just going to Nutof, who I think could often usually bring pitch- blow people away. And be in contention for one of ers in in high-leverage then Calvin Matthews — the Freshman of the Year situations. I think that’s even when he’s a little off spots. He’s been getting a a college-baseball thing — he still locks it down lot of honors for Big Ten rather than a pro thing. I pretty well. So very few Freshman of the Week, think it’s also, I don’t know mistakes from the starting running with right about — that’s not usually what pitchers, and then Luke a 3.00 era. Then Brett you want is a young guy Vandermatten is probably Adcock, whose kind of going in in a high-leverage one of the best closers who struggled through some situation, but they’ve been I’ve seen, at least. stuff this year; from what doing all right. Murphy: Who can we the coaching staff has This is one of the big expect to see starting this been saying, and what things when the move weekend [for Michigan] he’s been saying, it’s happened with Cronen- and what do you expect kind of confidence issues, worth moving to the start- from them this series? but he’s worked through ing role is the coaching Fidelman: The usual those lately. He’s just a staff said they wouldn’t — well, I guess it’s not usu- real power pitcher, sit- have done that if they al. Coming into the year, ting with 64 strikeouts hadn’t had another guy it looked like the rotation on the year. on the back end they felt would be Evan Hill, Keith Murphy: You men- comfortable with. Lehmann, and Brett Ad- tioned a closer moving cock, but Lehmann and Hill into the starter role — is Follow @IanFromIowa both were injured, so that there any concern with on Twitter for news, up- then bumped our closer Ja- the bullpen then? dates, and analysis about cob Cronenworth into the Fidelman: The back the Iowa baseball team.

splitting gaps. Terrific ef- off if he is to make a solid TRINCA-PASAT fort in pursuit.” living in the NFL — which CONTINUED FROM 10 Dane Brugler, of is fine; most college foot- NFLDraftScout.com said, ball players must adjust, “Carl Davis receives most in one form or another, to 6-1, 290-pound lineman. of the attention, and with stay in the league. Lance Zierlein of NFL. good reason, on Iowa’s in- But, as CBS Sports com said, “He works inside terior defensive line, but also noted, Trinca-Pas- the construct of a defen- Trinca-Pasat has some at’s “quickness, power, sive scheme exceptionally encouraging tape the last and relentlessness could, well, and defensive coach- two seasons. … although however, earn him a role es will love his hustle.” he doesn’t have Davis’ in a rotation.” Rang (yes, the same anchor or strength, he In other words, that one that knocked him shows better quickness high motor will be the for his size) said, “Sur- and range.” reason Trinca-Pasat gets prisingly quick given his Trinca-Pasat will need drafted; the rest will be frame and can disrupt by to continue to work his tail up to him.

Defensive lineman Louis Trinca-Pasat blocks a pass by Western Michigan quarterback Tyler Van Tubbergen in Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 21, 2013. Iowa defeated Western Michigan, 59-3. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo) THE DAILY IOWAN DAILYIOWAN.COM FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 9 SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2015 FOR UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE OF HAWKEYE SPORTS, FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT @DI_SPORTS_DESK DAILYIOWANSPORTS.COM 2015 NFL DRAFT SCHERFF GOES NO. 5 TO ’SKINS Washington selected former Hawkeye lineman Brandon Scherff in Thursday’s NFL draft.

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randon Scherff is headed to the nation’s capital. The now-former Hawkeye offensive tackle was tak- en by Washington at No. 5 in the NFL draft on Thurs- day night, making him the highest-picked Iowa play- Ber since Robert Gallery went No. 2 in the 2004 NFL draft. “I haven’t talked to them since the combine, so I was pretty surprised,” Scherff said on Thursday. “But I’m stoked and happy. I’m ready to go.” Scherff, consensual- ly viewed as the draft’s top-offensive lineman, will begin the season at right tackle, according ‘Ever since I was to ’Skins head coach Jay Gruden. He’ll replace a little kid, I’ve Rosemount, Minnesota, always wanted to native Tom Compton. Although some said do this, and first it Scherff’s size and skills translate better to guard was playing college in the NFL, the ’Skins were adamant about football, then I playing him at tackle, but also touted his ver- set a new goal for satility and ability to play almost anywhere on myself, and seeing the offensive line. Ever humble, Scherff that phone ring on said it doesn’t matter where he plays and that the table, it was a he’ll play his best at any position he’s slotted. big weight lifted off “He’s played left tack- le, he’s proven he can your shoulders.’ play left tackle,” Grud- en told members of the — Brandon Scherff, former Washington media. “He’s smart enough, Iowa lineman he’s obviously athletic enough to move over to right tackle — I don’t think that will be an issue.” Scherff was projected to go in the latter half of the top 10, but Washington said it wants to get back to running the ball. “We thought that he was the best person for what we wanted — the best player available,” Gruden told mem- Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff hugs NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by Washington as the fifth pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft on Thursday in Chicago. (Associated Press/Charles Rex Arbogast) SEE SCHERFF, 8

‘Motor man’ hustles into draft Baseball The experts say Louis Trinca-Pasat has some limitations, but his hustle should get him drafted during the weekend. heads to By CODY GOODWIN [email protected] Michigan The buzzword that’s often associated with Louis Trinca-Pasat is “high-motor.” It The Daily Iowan’s Ian Murphy might be best exemplified when he sacked Northwestern’s Kain Colter to preserve a sat down with the Michigan 17-10 overtime victory in October 2013. Daily’s Ben Fidelman to talk You probably remember that play: Trinca-Pasat had an unmarked path to about the upcoming series sack Colter but whiffed. Trinca-Pasat im- mediately jumped back up and chased By IAN MURPHY Colter until he wrapped him up and put [email protected] him firmly on the ground. The Iowa bench erupted, and Kinnick rejoiced; that sack Iowa baseball is on a five-game win- sealed the victory. ning streak heading into a three-game It is the perfect image of how Iowa series with the Wolverines in Ann Ar- fans should remember the Chicago na- bor, Michigan, this weekend. tive; it was seemingly the go-to descrip- With a school record 45 wins in the tion when his teammates and coaches realm of possibility were asked about him. for the Hawkeyes, the Fellow defensive lineman Carl Michigan Daily’s Ben Davis said, “His work ethic is what Fidelman and The makes him so good. He works his tail Iowa defensive lineman Louis Trinca-Pasat sacks Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 1, 2014. Daily Iowan’s Ian Mur- off, day in and day out.” Trinca-Pasat had three sacks in the game, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) phy talked baseball. Defensive line coach Reese Morgan Fidelman: Your said, “He’s earned the respect of every- But his high motor will only get him ture of a guy who racked up 69 tackles (in- guy’s offense has body in our group — and hopefully on so far, at least on paper. Draft experts cluding 11.5 for a loss), 6.5 sacks, and three been really consistent Heller the team — by his style of play.” have poked plenty of holes in Trinca-Pa- quarterback hits during his senior season throughout the sea- head coach Former middle linebacker Quinton sat’s game, often citing his size, arm with the Hawkeyes. son; I guess, what’s Alston noted, “I try to mimic his leader- length, and lack of power as reasons he Those numbers are pretty outstanding stood out to you if you ship, and motor, and just the way he does isn’t among the premier defensive line- when compared with teammates Drew Ott had to pick out one thing? things on and off the field.” men in this year’s draft. and Carl Davis. Trinca-Pasat’s total num- Murphy: Offensively, they play, I That portrait is following him to the “More of a pest than a consistent disrup- ber of stops are 12 more than any other de- wouldn’t call it small ball, we’ve kind professional ranks as well — and could tor,” wrote Rob Rang of CBS Sports. “Too fensive lineman who played for Iowa last of taken to calling it Heller Ball after very well be the reason Trinca-Pasat frequently loses to size and power at the season, and he made himself a part of so the head coach, but it really just fo- gets a good look at the next level. He is line of scrimmage, getting knocked back many plays because of (you guessed it) his cuses on getting men on base. You’ll expected to hear his name get called in when run at. Short arms give him limit- high motor — that buzzword that many rarely see a strikeout from an Iowa his hometown over the weekend at the ed opportunity to grab hold of ball carriers experts gush over when asked about the batter. They’ll get guys on base, and NFL draft, likely on Saturday between when he is able to penetrate.” the fourth and seventh rounds. That, of course, is not the prettiest pic- SEE TRINCA-PASAT, 8 SEE BASEBALL, 8