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1	'Rock around the clock' theme for University of Northern Iowa homecoming Oct. 21.	The 1950s rock 'n' roll theme will provide the "umbrella" for a number of events, including a hula hoop, limbo, and bubble gum contests for students, and the traditional parade, football game.
2	Can we really eat better by checking the label?	Joanne Spaide says consumers should be label-literate, it helps us define the real meaning behind the language of labels. She says many of them are confusing, and adds that many people are calling for a change in labeling procedures.
3	Dream day -- but how much progress has been made in 25 years?	25th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech. Ruth Anderson, says many people have mixed emotions about the civil right struggle. The fight for civil rights has been an up and down struggle that's far from being over.
4	First photography exhibit of season at University of Northern Iowa to feature 'people in environments' Sept. 1-30.	Photographs by Jane Alden Stevens; a sense of retreat from everyday life is what the artist seeks to describe in "People in Environments."
5	Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa applies for federal grant to help countries reduce waste, comply with	All Iowa counties must submit a comprehensive waste reduction plan to the State Department of Natural Resources by the time their current landfill permit expires, as a result of recent legislation.
6	Occupational endorsement courses for vo-tech instructions to be offered in Sioux City by University of Northern Iowa.	The courses being offered are "History and Philosophy of Vocational-Technical Education," "Trade and Technical Course Construction," "Coordination of Part-time Industrial Education," "Methods of Teaching Trade and Technical Courses."
7	Options in the Middle East. How to bring the hostages home.	Francis Winter says diplomacy may be the only practical option for the President. There are no guarantees should Bush cut a deal with Lebanese terrorists.
8	Pruning, bonsai, bonsai saikei classes to be offered on University of Northern Iowa biology seminar series.	Pruning seminar; students will learn the appropriate times for pruning various types of plants such as shade trees, flowering shrubs, Bonsai, evergreens and perennials. Bonsai classes to teach beginning gardeners and expert planters the art of Bonsai.
9	The back to school blues -- helping a kid who doesn't want to go.	Gloria Kirkland-Holmes says parent shouldn't let their children know that they have fears about sending them to school, and says a child's first day is usually the hardest.
10	Thinking of running for congress? You'll need at least $250,000.	Tom Ryan says the high cost of campaigns are keeping some individuals from running. The cost of television advertising is one reason why so much money is needed for campaigns.