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Issue Contents

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1	Debate over lowering the drinking age Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)	American Democracy Project presents panel on advisability of lowering drinking age; photo.


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2	Election affects Iowans Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008)	Panel discusses meaning of recent elections; Ronald Walters also speaks on campus.


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3	UNI's standout wide receivers arrested on drug charges Holoch--John Harold (Student--2008)	Victor Williams and Johnny Gray arrested on charges of possession of marijuana; put on indefinite suspension from football team; Director of Intercollegiate Athletics comments; photo.

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4	History of famous Iowan Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)	Cheryl Mullenbach presents lecture on Julia Addington; photo.

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5	Panther Portraits Battin--Ellen Margaret (Student--2007)	Christine Mikkola listens to lecture; Christmas trees arrayed in GBPAC; photo.

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6	Bring on the cold	Urges discretion and calming of emotions before posting on Facebook.


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7	Embarassed by the athletes Grayson--Adam Michael (Student--2008)	Notes that twenty-two athletes have been suspended from play this year, mostly for alcohol and drug allegations; wants athletes to appreciate and understand that they are seen as representatives of the university.


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8	Your kid might like a stick Landhuis--Travis John (Student--2008)	Does not want to get rid of technology completely, but considers that something simple might allow children to develop their creative sides more completely.

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9	Pollution v. progress Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)	Modern agricultural practices challenged; accused of being merely profit oriented. A return to simpler times encouraged.

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10	Texting in class Kuster--Therese Catherine (Student--2008)	Cell phone use during class time varies. Some professors ban them or have a policy that they are turned off; others do not have a formal policy. Texting during class can be from boredom; photo.


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11	UNI's Jazz Band One recognized for outstanding performance Stewart--Calli (Student--2008)	Student skills in Jazz Band One are exceptional. Since 1992, sixteen CDs have been released with two of them rated five stars by Downbeat Magazine. Jazz Band One has been invited to appear at jazz festivals all over the United States; photo.

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12	Camp Adventure Opportunities around the World	Students urged to visit informational tables during UNI International Education Week; photo.

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13	Astronomer holds lecture at UNI Baumgard--Molly Marie (Student--2008)	Jarita Holbrook of the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology at the University of Arizona gave an overview of five hundred years of collected information on African astronomy; photo.


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14	Cancer survivors provide support and awareness Meyer--Patsy Ann (Student--2008)	First gathering of cancer survivors based on brainstorming ways of supporting cancer victims and their families. A former professor and cancer survivor challenged the group to focus on other things than being a victim of cancer.

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15	Behavior tips for movie theatre patrons Frazier--James Timothy (Student--2006)	Children, cell phones, making noise while eating, talking about the movie, and sitting right in front of someone noted as the five top annoying actions by movie goers.

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16	Majoring in Anthropology gives global perspectives O'Brien--Tyler G. (Sociology--Anthropology--and Criminology Faculty)	Anthropologists study humans at all times and in all places. Not all graduates are teachers; some work in industry in a multi cultural work setting, examining, communicating, and critiquing strengths and weaknesses.

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17	Panthers clinch conference title Blumberg--Matthew L. (Student--2007)	Football team defeats Indiana State, 28-0; ensures a share of the first ever Missouri Valley Football Conference championship; photo.


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18	Shorthanded Panthers down Denver Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)	Basketball team defeated the University of Denver, 61-56, at the McLeod Center. Jordan Eglseder scores seventeen points in season opener; photo.


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19	Women's basketball victorious Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Women's basketball team defeats North Dakota State, 77-73.

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20	Missouri Valley and Mountain West challenge Vanwoert--Drew Richard (Student--2008)	Men's basketball challenge between the Missouri Valley Conference and the Mountain West Conference has been agreed to in principle. The challenge will begin during the 2009-2010 season; photo.

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21	Ryan Leaf continues to wilt in public eye Siebring--Owen Thomas (Student--2005)	Former Washington State star quarterback failed at his attempts in the National Football League. Hired as quarterback coach at West Texas A & M, he resigned following a drug incident; photo.

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22	Volleyball splits two Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008)	Volleyball team sweeps Missouri State in three games but are then swept in three games by Wichita State; photo.

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23	Take that! Long--Rachel Paige (Student--2008)	Ashten Stelken slams the ball during a volleyball game with Missouri State. Panthers swept the match; photo.