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1 Big year of changes for UNI
Copley--Jaime R. (Class of 1999) 		Highlights from year include Stein's liquor license, Panther Shuttle, peaceful Homecoming, $3.6 million gift from the Alderman estate, death of Sue Follon, Kits for Kosovo, construction, and technological advances; photo.
2 UNI Kits for Kosovo huge success
Copley--Jaime R. (Class of 1999) 		Project to help the refugees of Kosovar raised over $8000 in aid.
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3 'Savor the Spirit' at tonight's festival Cedar Valley FunFest will be held tonight in Bender Field. Activities include shows by Marcus Kjeldson, John May, and Andrew Becker, and food by various restaurants.
4 President of farming organization to speak Sunday Professional Farmers of America president Dan Manternach will speak May 2 at the UNI Museum on grain situation in China.
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5 '98-'99 A year of wet and wonderful memories
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001) 		Events from past year include the new UNI-Dome roof leaking, Performing Arts Center construction, new NISG leaders, Al Gore speaking in Waterloo, President Koob cooking omelets for seniors, and stalled construction on Sigma Alpha Epsilon house; photo.
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6 Laboratory offers credit opportunities
Nolt--Teresa (Class of 1999) 		Students can take courses during the three summer terms at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory at Milford.
7 Thanks, UNI Northern Iowan staff says thanks to their news team and others for a good year.
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8 De-Stress Days offer end-of-semester relief
Bingaman--Sarah Marie (Class of 2000) 		Stress-reducing activities will be offered in the Union next week such as mini massages, Play-Doh, snacks, videos, bubbles, and animals to pet.
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9 Public Safety log Campus crime report.
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10 Advice for international students on meeting people
Hermsen--Jason 		Columnist gives tips to international students on making friends.
11 Exciting updates to ponder
Gutknecht--Margie 		Updates on major stories of the year.
12 Some thoughts as another year draws to an end Staff lists things they would like to see happen and things they are thankful took place this year.
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13 Are they really evil?
Reitan--Eric 		Student questions whether the Columbine High School gunmen were evil.
14 Do or do not, there is no try
Taylor--Megan E. (Class of 1999) 		As a prospective teacher, columnist asks when we will start solving the problems that plague our schools and society.
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15 Orientation should be commended
O'Shea--Thomas M. (Class of 1999; Asst. Director Admissions/Communication) 		Members of Student Alumni Ambassadors feel summer orientation is a good program and corrects false statements in Jason Patocka's April 9 column.
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16 Human rights includes right to tell your story
Gravitt--Mary E. 		Student writes that international students do not have human rights in this country.
17 Iowans need to discover diversity
Steele--Brent 		Believes most Iowans have not experienced real diversity.
18 One should be exposed to many types of music
Merges--Julie 		Nathan Chandler's article on the "Dave Matthews Band" was inappropriate and insulted the fans.
19 Please do not live by stereotypes
Chase--Jason 		Three goals of LGBTA's Pride Week are creating a safe space, creating visual presence, and educating the community.
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20 Iowa is a friendly state and DMB does not "suck"
Spaete--Joshua 		Student comments on Nathan Chandler's column blasting the "Dave Matthews Band" and was disappointed by M. J. Rana's letter about unfriendly Iowans.
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21 Organization being formed
Mogart--Sean 		International club is being organized to include all students on campus.
22 Pride Week won't change closed minds, but neither will doing nothing
Eakins--Shanna 		Student responds to Jason Hermsen's column about Pride Week.
23 SEAC shares in alarm
Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) 		SEAC feels using paper in their advertisement was a small price to pay for a clean environment.
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24 Do you really know your students?
Hirl--Ryan 		Ideal high school population would have no more than eight hundred students. More students are overlooked at higher numbers.
25 Heads up, frisbee golfers
Seaward--Vanessa 		Student hit with frisbee asks those playing to be more careful when throwing in pedestrian areas.
26 Thank you, seniors! Seniors have raised $14,000 for their class gift. List of those giving $75 or more.
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27 'Savor the Spirit' sports, food, fun
Dykstra--Shannon E. (Class of 2002) 		Festival and Special Events Management Class will hold festival from 4-8 p.m. today, featuring a sky diver, food, face painting, and dunk tank. Proceeds from raffle will benefit the American Cancer Society.
28 Artist Series continues into 2000
Jevne--Melissa (Class of 1999) 		Nine artists will be performing next year for the UNI Artists Series.
29 Boredom alleviated with multitude of activities
Schuppert--Nicole 		Area summer activities include frisbee golf, biking, My Waterloo Days, Sturgis Falls Celebration, parks, and a drive-in theatre; photo.
30 Retirees given one last hurrah
Bingaman--Sarah Marie (Class of 2000) 		John Butler and Charles Dedrick are just two of the many faculty and staff members who are retiring this year; photo.
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31 "Fugazi" releases a find, retrospective in "Instrument"
Brazelton--Thomas A. (Class of 1999) 		Review of album "Instrument" by "Fugazi".
32 The Riot Act James Greene thanks all those whom contributed to his strip.
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33 "Pushing Tin" makes rough landing
Coulson--Heath R. (Classes of 2000 and 2005; English Faculty) 		Review of movie "Pushing Tin".
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34 Men's golf team rebounds
Hardin--Brent (Class of 2001) 		UNI placed fifth at the MVC championships.
35 Tournament berth could be at stake
Hardin--Brent (Class of 2001) 		UNI is fifth going into games with Southern Illinois and Evansville this weekend; photo.
36 UNI wins thriller, will host Shockers this weekend
Redemske--Bryan (Class of 1999) 		UNI defeated Iowa, 6-5. Jesse Zimmer hit his fourteenth homerun of the season and Matt Cobb had his tenth save.
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37 1998-99: Northern Iowa athletics in pictures
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001) 		Photo review; photo.
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38 1998-99 intramural champions Results from intramural competitions.
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39 Lappe decides to hang it up; Anderson becomes Weaver's sixth signee
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001) 		Burt Lappe will redshirt next year because of exercise-induced asthma and Weaver must sign one more recruit to replace him; photo.
40 Tennis teams finish strong spring
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001) 		Women finished season with school-best thirteen victories and placed fourth at MVC championships. Men won nine matches and placed eighth in the conference; photo.
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41 UNI hosts Northern Iowa Open Saturday
Coss--Matthew R. (Class of 2000) 		Teams performed well at Drake Relays and will host Iowa, Iowa State, Illinois State, and Drake this weekend; photo.
42 WSU player faces MVC suspension
Redemske--Bryan (Class of 1999) 		Wichita State pitcher Ben Christensen may be suspended from the NCAA after hitting Evansville's Anthony Molina in the face with a pitch.
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43 Four years of learning compressed into 25 inches
Redemske--Bryan (Class of 1999) 		Columnist shares what he has learned writing for the Northern Iowan and says thanks.
44 Panthers earn honors Ryan Brunner named to All-American Farm Team. Laura Larson and Jennie Bickel named to first All-Academic team.
45 Thanks for reading
Coss--Matthew R. (Class of 2000) 		Sports editors thank those who have helped them get their stories ready for print.