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#	Article	Article Summary
1	Antarctica the world's last untamed wilderness.	Ken DeNault spent more than 2 weeks on the continent examining geology, wildlife, and the political climate of the continent. He says while it is an extremely fragile environment, he doesn't share the belief that the continent should be preserved.
2	Are we testing students too much? Iowa basic skills tests under fire.	Bruce Rogers says when used properly, these tests provide a continuous guide to educational progress. While the tests are far from perfect, test writers admit this fact and are always upgrading test questions.
3	Color lithographs to on display at Northern Iowa art gallery.	Roy DeForest, whose work has been influential throughout much of the world, will be the featured artist. He has presented about 100 one person shows. DeForest uses a variety of motifs and figures to create new images.
4	Consultants find Northern Iowa's Price Lab School "high quality enterprise"; recommend focusing on teacher education, advise against charging tuition.	Among other points consultants made was faculty members should be recruited and retained as "master teachers." Research should be conducted at the Lab School by faculty members from throughout the University.
5	Hazardous waste workshop to be offered Feb. 22 in Fort Dodge by Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa.	The "Hazardous Waste Workshop" will include presentations on regulatory agencies, definition of hazardous wastes, state regulations, types of hazardous waste-generating facilities, regulatory inspections, environmental liability, and waste minimization.
6	Interstate banking checks into Iowa- nationwide banking on the way?	Charles Gillette, says the state is one of only a few that have not permitted interstate banking. Consumers may benefit in that banks may become more competitive, and lure customers with lower interest rates for loans, and higher rates for savings.
7	Kellerton presidential scholar finds new direction at University of Northern Iowa.	Tracy Lesan started to study business and realized that his goals in business were not compatible with a life of service to God. He will graduate this spring with a degree in religion and next year he will enter the Dallas Theological Seminary.
8	Tracy Lesan is presidential scholar at Northern Iowa.	He will graduate this spring with a bachelor of arts degree in religion, and intends to go on to seminary school in Dallas next year.
9	Where do the clear rivers flow? Not in Iowa.	Legislators have proposed spending over 500 million dollars to clean up the state's rivers and streams. Since rivers are a major source for drinking water, it's not surprising that people are concerned about what's being found in Iowa river water.
10	Would you buy a record, tape, or CD with a warning label?	Dorea D'agostino says a warning label may do actually the opposite of what it's intended to do. Kids being kids, may just go after the "labeled" music over "non-labeled" music. This actually happened in other states and it's a sticky censorship issue.