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1	Ancient maps serve modern purpose Phalen--Christopher Richard (Student--2008)	Barry Beitzel, a professor of the Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, spoke about the colorful history of biblical maps; photo.


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2	NISG to vote on televising meetings Dahlke--Lisa Renae (Student--2006)	Outreach was one of the main issues during the NISG presidential election. With the upcoming vote to televise NISG meetings on local cable channels, this focus will be recognized; photo.


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3	Progressive rally Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)	Ann Johnson has organized a progressive rally at the Overman Park band shell. Speakers will share information on campaign finance reform, voting rights, the environment and health care concerns. Three local musicians will play.

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4	Go Green Program Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)	"Get Your Green ON" program encourages recycling, reuse, and reduction. Lincoln elementary students will be involved with the project this semester; photo.

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5	College Hill Partnership to benefit area Osborn--Benjamin Tyler (Student--2008)	New street construction is the first step in a complete face lift for the College Hill District; photo.


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6	Sustainability Council takes action Reeve--Emma Temple (Student--2008)	President Allen has formed a sustainability council; hopes to bring a "go green" concept to the university.

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7	Pump Up the Purple	Times, locations, and events for Homecoming week.

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8	Don't give up on the political process Ramsey--Jeffrey Thomas (Student--2008)	Readers urged to sift through the negativity, find out what the candidates stand for and vote. Whoever is elected will have great impacts on our lives.


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9	Please live politely Landhuis--Travis John (Student--2008)	Readers urged to value each other and treat others with respect.


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10	To blog or not to blog Dahlke--Lisa Renae (Student--2006)	Northern Iowa staff has compiled a list of blogs that are informative, hilarious, and just plain odd.

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11	Don't just take their advice Grayson--Adam Michael (Student--2008)	Celebrities visiting college campuses supporting political candidates should be taken at face value. Don't vote for a candidate without doing the research to see what that person stands for.


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12	Overlooked T. V. Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)	Television award shows have been disappointing. Writer shares titles of shows to consider.

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13	An evolution of traditions Parrott--Megan (Student--2006)	Homecoming has changed since the first weekend in 1920. Some traditions have lived on, but there are no longer skip days, queens, picnic, all-college party, or homecoming dances; photo.


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14	Saturday morning race part of festivities Schacht--Hailey Ayn (Student--2008)	Annual Panther Pacers 5K race starts at 8:00 AM. Registration can be completed online or by picking up an entry form at the Wellness Center.

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15	Homecoming 2008	Themes of past Homecoming events, 2007 facts, food drive, and last year's sell-out football crowd remembered; photo.

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16	Safety first Mulfinger--Dylan John (Student--2008)	Public safety officials gear up for Homecoming weekend activities; photo.

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17	Behind the scenes of Waterloo Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)	Waterloo's "Tour de 'Loo" is a behind the scenes look at downtown's latest developments. Fourteen sites will be open between 5pm and 9pm; photo.


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18	Big sister is always watching Frazier--James Timothy (Student--2006)	'Eagle Eye" is reviewed; photo.

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19	Hays discusses Northern Ireland Brockert--Casie Noel (Student--2008)	Richard Allen Hays reflects on his six months in Ireland, where his research centered on citizenship issues; photo.

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20	Panther Portraits: Game Day Cheerleaders	Scenes from football game with Nicholls State; photo.

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21	Leonard leaves program	Montari Leonard, a sophomore wide receiver, has left the football team. He is still enrolled in classes.


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22	Panthers dismantle Nicholls State, 34-14 Blumberg--Matthew L. (Student--2007)	Football team defeats the Colonels of Nicholls State; photo.


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23	Sampson's 17 kills lead Panthers past Salukis Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008)	Volleyball team swept Evansville and Southern Illinois; improved their record to 16-2 and 6-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play; photo.

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24	Post season curses abound in baseball Siebring--Owen Thomas (Student--2005)	The Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees are all baseball teams dealing with curses from past years; photo.

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25	Baseball to host alumni game	The Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex will be the site for a baseball game between the 2009 Panther squad and a team of alumni.


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26	Golfers take third in Iowa City	Women's golf team showed much improvement; finishing third in the Hawkeye Invitational.


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27	Soccer falls to UW-Green Bay	Two second period goals allow UW-Green Bay to defeat soccer team, 3-1.


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28	Women's basketball launches kids club	Club is open to girls from kindergarten through eighth grade. A $30 fee allows members tickets to all home games, an ID card, t-shirt, autographed poster, a pen pal on the women's basketball team, a mini-clinic, and a pizza party.

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29	UNI readies for Homecoming Vanwoert--Drew Richard (Student--2008)	Homecoming includes more than football; campaniling, Panther Pride Cry, and a volleyball game; photo.