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| # | Article | Article Summary |
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| 1 | Are two crops enough for Iowa farmers? Jedlicka--Allen |
Allen Jedlicka believes farmers may be putting all their eggs in one basket if alternative crops are not developed sooner. |
| 2 | Runny nose? Cough? Ache all over? Sounds like a cold or flu. | Black Hawk County Health Director Tom O'Rourke, who is also teaches a contagious diseases class at UNI, says not everyone who's exposed to cold and flu viruses will get sick. Studies show that stress can increase the chance of becoming ill. |
| 3 | The most dangerous time of the day for children may be recess. Thompson--Donna Jean (HPELS Faculty) |
Donna Thompson, looked at over 50 Iowa playgrounds and says much of the equipment is outdated and poorly maintained. |
| 4 | Trick or treat pumpkinheads! It's Halloween! Robinson--James B. (Philosophy and Religion Facult |
James Robinson says the holiday's roots are based in the belief that spirit can be bribed into being good. While some religions go along with the holiday, other put more emphasis on the day after Halloween, or All Saints Day. |
| 5 | Working women caught in the blues epidemic? Wong--Jane L. (Psychology Faculty) |
Study showed 93 percent of the nation's working women are caught up in a blues epidemic. Jane Wong says being aware of blue moods can help people deal with their emotions and overcome depression. |