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1 Academically speaking; retaining students after the first year
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003) 		A report by American College Testing shows that nearly one-fourth of freshman students do not return for their second year. At UNI the return rate is eighty percent.
2 Keeping the grade; tougher accountability for student athletes
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003) 		The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has enacted stricter requirements for graduation and grade point average for student athletes. UNI has set its own standards that are above those of the NCAA.
3 Official UNI ring unveiled
Lietzow--Andrew Calvin (Class of 2007) 		For the first time, an official UNI ring is available for purchase.
4 UNI: new pay system has few problems
Vande Zandschulp--Jessica (Student--2004) 		A transfer to the new pay system allows students to be paid bi-weekly.
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5 "Leaders on Leadership" series Robert Koob and Jane Hasek will speak on educational leadership.
6 CEEE hosts children's poster contest The CEEE is taking entries for its Iowa Energy Poster Contest for children in grades one through six.
7 Continuing Education literature workshop Two continuing education workshops for educators to assist in teaching reading are available in January and February.
8 Elementary, special education classes A program at UNI that combines elementary education with special education will be discussed at Northeast Iowa Community College on January 26 and 27, 2005.
9 UNI student to present biology research Colleen Chisman will present her research at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in Washington, D. C.
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10 Creationism coming back to schools
Musgrave--Matt (Student--2004) 		Feels evolution is an important scientific model; attempts to clear up myths about it.
11 Surpassing low standards Editorial applauds the efforts of UNI student athletes who surpass academic standards, but criticizes the national standards set for student athletes.
12 Your assignment is to start a fight
Kelly--Ned (Student--2004) 		Believes that it is important for people to consider views different from their own and to voice their opinions in a respectful manner.
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13 Center provides a foot in the door for many
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003) 		Joe Mancuso discussed The Washington Center and the benefits of its internships in Washington, D. C.
14 Student Voices Students respond to the question, "Are you an organ donor? Why or why not?"; photo.
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15 Blockbusters nothing special
Mourzenko--Lev (Student--2004) 		Review of the movies "Elektra" and "Phantom of the Opera"; photo.
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16 Two in "Déjà Vu"; students perform at Waterloo Community Playhouse Ryan Grekoff and Kaye Scarcello will be making their debuts at the Waterloo Community Playhouse.
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17 Comeback falls short for women cagers
Ryan--Crystal L. (Class of 2006) 		Indiana State defeated the women's basketball team, while the Panthers defeated Illinois State, 64-56. Alex Cook scored her 1000th career point; photo.
18 Shots don't fall in 71-65 loss; Bradley keeps UNI to season-low shooting percentage
Heston--Neal F. (Class of 2006) 		Bradley defeated the men's basketball team; photo.
19 UNI goes 1-2 against nation's best
Dedor--Richard Mark (Class of 2005) 		At the Cliff Keen National Duals Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, the wrestling team was 1-2 overall.
20 Weather note Due to bad weather during the weekend, tennis matches and a swimming meet for UNI women's teams were canceled or postponed.
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21 Women at play "Women at Play", the first UNI fundraising event for women's athletics, will occur on February 8, 2005.
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22 Panthers jump to quick start
Molitor--Neal Andrew (Student--2004) 		At the Adidas Classic at the University of Nebraska, the men's track team had four first place finishes, while the women's team won the 4x400 relay.
23 Sideline sports
Lietzow--Andrew Calvin (Class of 2007) 		NI sportswriters debate which Division I men's basketball team will lose next--Duke, Illinois, or Boston College.