Issue Contents

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1 'Pay for performance' initiative sparks controversy among teachers
Oliphant--Matthew David (Class of 2003)
Debate over determining teacher salaries based on students' performance on tests.
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2 Common sense is key to campus safety
Bingaman--Sarah Marie (Class of 2000)
Readers are urged to plan ahead and avoid dangerous situations.
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3 UNI-Dome sign out of order indefinitely
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Repair or possible replacement of electronic sign at UNI-Dome is being considered; photo.
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4 Untitled
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
A group of seniors leads the crowd in a wave at Midnight Hoops; photo.
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5 Faculty among elite at Apple conference
Feltes--Jennie
President Koob and faculty members Thomas Switzer, David Else, and Michael Waggoner will attend a conference on technology at Apple Computer headquarters on November 9-10.
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6 Students to present geology research
Feltes--Jennie
Three students will travel to Denver, Colorado, to give presentations on their research for the Geological Society of America, October 25-28.
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7 Proteus offers financial aid to students with farming history
Scudder--Jeffrey (Class of 2003)
Iowa-based non-profit organization is funded by U. S. Department of Labor and offers aid to students who have worked primarily in agriculture.
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8 Public Safety log Campus crime report.
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9 Spitfire tour visits UNI
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
The Colleges.com Spitfire Tour came to UNI; panel included celebrities Michael Franti, Kennedy, Art Alexakis, Jello Biafra and Exene Cervaka; photo.
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10 Athletic Director makes dreams come true Editorial credits Rick Hartzell with increased attendance at athletic events and progress toward other goals.
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11 College should prepare you for life, not just career
Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)
Column states that the highest purpose of attending college is to become an educated person, not just to prepare for a job.
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12 Drugs, religion and Jesse Ventura
Cremer--Justin A. (Class of 2000)
Column praises Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura for fresh ideas and candor.
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13 Van Wormer ignores sacrifices of ROTC
Leach--James R. (Student--1990-1994)
Letter disagrees with Katherine Van Wormer's letter in 10/4/99 issue of U.S. News and World Report; argues that ROTC and military insure continued existence of academic and personal freedoms.
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14 Floats displayed lack of student interest
Williams--Wade H.
Letter says this year's Homecoming parade floats were a disappointment.
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15 Mayoral candidate looks to improve UNI, community
Crews--Jon (Classes of 1970--1975--and 1991; Cedar Falls Mayor)
Letter from Jon Crews says Cedar Falls and UNI can work together to improve quality of life and quality of education.
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16 Thanks to students showing 'UNI spirit'
Hartzell--Rick R.(Classes of 1974 and 1977; Athlet
Letter from Rick Hartzell thanks students for attendance at events.
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17 Hartman needs to recognize important issues in teaching
Barnhart--Anne E. (Class of 2002)
Letter disagrees with Jane Hartman's 9/28/99 Northern Iowan article "Kid is improper definition of child" and states that there are many more important issues in respectful communication.
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18 Student voices Jennie Nielsen, Rachael Thorpe, and Christopher Dean give their opinions on how safe the UNI campus is; photo.
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19 Students return to dorm after destructive fire
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Students are moving back into rooms after October 2 fire; repairs continue; photo.
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20 UNI professor 'will teach for food'
Delp--Sarah Lynn
Profile of Professor Ron Roberts; photo.
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21 Untitled
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
A UNI senior does her best to finish her wings at the First Annual Wing Ding in Overman Park.
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22 KUNI publishes RAGBRAI murder mystery
Farrell--Jennifer (Student--2001)
Murder mystery novel "16,000 Suspects: A RAGBRAI Mystery" compiled the work of seventeen Iowa authors; photo.
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23 Diary writing provides outlet for creative talents
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Article examines the history and practice of journaling or keeping a diary; mentions the UNI Museum's recent program "Journals, Memory & Positive Thinking"; photo.
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24 Don't date this Blame Game loser
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Biran Moos and Jennifer Rose participate in "The Blame Game", part of an Oral Communication presentation on relationships.
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25 311 drops the bomb with Soundsystem; figuratively or literally?
Brazelton--Thomas A. (Class of 1999)
Review of album "Soundsystem" by 311.
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26 Football gets vital win at SW Mo. State
Finnegan--David
UNI beat Southwest Missouri State, 29-17; photo.
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27 Golfers close fall soaring
Small--Adam (Class of 2002)
Women's golf wins Lady Colonel Classic.
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28 Holtkamp paces UNI to high finish
Kuker--Kevin Patrick (Class of 2003)
Women's team won at Southwest Missouri State Invitational; men finished third out of four teams; photo.
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29 Untitled
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Jill Seidl and Kary Dawson shown in scrimmage at Midnight Hoops last Friday.
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30 Volleyball extends streak to 19 straight
Hardin--Brent (Class of 2001)
Panthers defeated Drake, 15-4, 15-8, 15-2, and beat Creighton, 15-8, 15-7, and 15-6; photo.
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31 Fumble recovery for Jones in Lions win
Hardin--Brent (Class of 2001)
Performance summary of six former Panther football players in recent NFL games; photo.
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32 Meester receives Burger King scholar athlete award
Hardin--Brent (Class of 2001)
Brad Meester was recognized as a Burger King College Football Scholar Athlete; Burger King will donate $10, 000 to UNI's general scholarship fund; profile; photo.
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33 Too bad it couldn't have been this year
Coss--Matthew R. (Class of 2000)
Column ponders outcome of hypothetical game between Panthers and Hawkeyes.
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34 Midnight Hoops
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Kelvin Hill shown at the backboard; coach Tony DiCecco shown inspiring the crowd with pompoms; photo.