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1	Panthers called to roar during trying times Koob--Robert D. (Class of 1962; President of UNI)	President Robert Koob and NISG leaders Jeff Scudder and Emiliano Lerda welcome students and encourage them to get involved in activities on campus; photo.

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2	While you were gone . . . Koppes--Kevin (Student--2002)	Events on campus from the summer of 2002.

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3	Sociology professor dies on campus Andresen--Kelli (Class of 2004)	Surendar Singh Yadava was found outside the Art II building and, after being transported to Sartori Hospital, was pronounced dead.


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4	Wal-Mart SuperCenter proposal debated in City Hall Keel--David (Student--2001)	In a special session of the Cedar Falls City Council on July 23, the Council failed to override the Planning and Zoning committee's decision not allow a Super Wal-Mart on Greenhill Road; photo.

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5	Gross blames Vilsack for tuition costs Brown--Evelyn (Student--2001)	Republican candidate for governor, Doug Gross, spoke on Tom Vilsack's performance and tuition costs at a news conference on campus


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6	Vilsack focuses on education initiative Brown--Evelyn (Student--2001)	Governor Tom Vilsack spoke on campus about a possible program called "Iowa Learns."

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7	Faculty Senate debates shorter semester terms Koppes--Kevin (Student--2002)	The proposal to change to the calendar includes reducing each semester from seventeen weeks to fifteen weeks, adding an extra summer session, and allowing for a longer break over Christmas.


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8	Koob declines pay raise to unite with UNI community Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001)	President Robert Koob, along with other faculty members, delayed his raise until November; will donate is 2.5 percent increase to the Students First capital campaign.

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9	Disappointing turnout numbers characterized Convocation Koppes--Kevin (Student--2002)	UNI alumnus Carl B. Boyd delivered his speech, "I Can, and I Will," to a small turnout at this year's convocation.

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10	Ambition lacking as semester starts Schmitz--Nich	Speaks on the procrastination that arrives after the first few weeks of classes.


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11	Challenge issued to rise above mediocrity Blodgett--Clifford L. (Student--2002)	Encourages students to set goals for themselves, which he believes is essential for a successful college career.


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12	UNI taps Iowa's banished talent	Supports the addition of Benny Sapp, a former University of Iowa student, to the UNI student body and football team.


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13	What the universe must do to maintain harmony . . . Rogness--Jared C. (Class of 2003)	Fate the Bear shows that in order to maintain balance, when one love begins, another must end.

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14	Letter from the editor; welcome NI readers Baranowski--Tony	Discusses the purpose and goals of the Northern Iowan.

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15	Extraordinary candidate runs on extraterrestrial platform Chambers--Luke P. (Student--2002)	Maryland's independent candidate for the House of Representatives is Stephen Bassett; his accusation is that the government has been hiding information about extra-terrestrials.

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16	Break out of your shell; get involved Andresen--Kelli (Class of 2004)	Students are encouraged to get involved in campus activities and student organizations; photo.


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17	Life is a great big balancing act Weiskircher--Heidi B. (Classes of 2005 and 2006)	Tips for incoming freshmen on how to handle the stresses of time management at college.


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18	Summer fun said and done Hammitt-- Katie Ruth (Class of 2005)	Students talk about how they spent their summers.

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19	S1mOne: another Barbie wannabe Gibleon--Brooke K. (Class of 2003)	Review of the movie, "S1mOne" starring Al Pacino and Wynona Ryder; photo.

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20	Money makes the world go 'round Collins--Elizabeth L. (Student--2002)	Suggestions about where students can find jobs.

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21	Coaching to win Weiskircher--Heidi B. (Classes of 2005 and 2006)	First year coaches Mark Farley and Bobbi Petersen brought successful seasons for UNI.


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22	Despite loss, netters confident about season and tournament Finnegan--David	UNI defeated by Stanford, 30-19, 30-27, and 30-19; Panthers will compete in a tournament at George Mason University; photo.


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23	Panthers aiming for the top Keel--David (Student--2001)	UNI football team prepares for another successful season; photo.


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24	Sapp a new addition to Panthers Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001)	Benjamin Sapp, a former University of Iowa student, has joined the UNI football team this fall.

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25	Golf looks fore-ward Finnegan--David	Men's golf coach John Bermel will also coach the women's golf team, as both teams prepare for another season.


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26	Soccer wins 1, loses 1 Keel--David (Student--2001)	UNI defeated St. Ambrose, 3-1, and lost to Greater Des Moines, 1-3; photo.

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27	Hebert, Wertz named head coaches Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001)	Christy Hebert will coach softball; Stacey Wertz will coach swimming.


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28	XC unfazed by loss of foreign runners Glasnapp--Brandie L. (Student--2002)	Cross country teams will compete in the Drake Open.