Issue Contents

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1 Former UNI professor discusses memoir of correspondence with Kurt Vonnegut
Kuster--Therese Catherine (Student--2008)
Loree Rackstraw first met Kurt Vonnegut in Iowa City, and then spoke frequently on the phone and corresponded via letters; based her new book on these experiences; photo.
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2 U.S. Secretary of Education comes to UNI
Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)
Arne Duncan spoke to high school and college students, community leaders, faculty, and staff at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. He spoke on his plans and the future of education under President Obama; photo.
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3 Price Lab School to host carnival
Tegeler--Cassie L. (Student--2008)
Price Lab Field House will host the annual spring carnival on May 1, 2009. Thirty games, concessions, and fun for all ages will be available; photo.
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4 Panther Portraits
Scott--Jordan Robert (Student--2008)
Scenes from the carillon concert from the Campanile and the "sweatshop" tent outside the Union; photo.
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5 Bad luck for good
O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008)
Logic used to explain common superstitions.
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6 Don't let your summer disappear
Dahlke--Lisa Renae (Student--2006)
Students reminded to enjoy the summer break. Fun activities suggested.
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7 My beef with Benjamin Franklin
Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)
Writer does not advocate laziness, but does challenge the reader to take a more balanced approach. Cooperation to complete tasks would be most beneficial to mankind.
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8 Nice guys should finish first
Grayson--Adam Michael (Student--2008)
"Nice guys" are often misunderstood and labeled as pushovers. These are the fellows who are there to pick you up emotionally and really care about your thoughts and feelings.
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9 The year in our newsroom Northern Iowa staff share some of the silly and ridiculous things said in the newsroom.
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10 "Fighting" escapes a critical beating
Frazier--James Timothy (Student--2006)
The movie, "Fighting", is reviewed. Photo.
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11 UNI Campanile bells ring once more
Scott--Jordan Robert (Student--2008)
Karel Keldermans made the Campanile come to life Friday with a concert; began with a piece composed by long time carillonneur Robert Byrnes. Keldermans concert caused passersby to stop, listen, and appreciate the beautiful sounds; photo.
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12 Audiences followed the yellow brick road
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony's performed the music track of The Wizard of Oz while the film played in the background; photo.
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13 Cracking the stereotypes
Lorenzen--Tyler James (Class of 2009)
The new album of Mastodon reviewed; photo.
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14 Graduate Student Highlight Rebecca Mundschenk answers questions about her experiences in the Mass Communication graduate program; photo.
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15 Clark, medley team take Drake Relays crowns Track and field teams do well at the Drake Relays. The sprint medley team won the school's first Drake Relays title. Matt Clark captured the decathlon title; photo.
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16 Roberts takes title at ASICS/FILA finals, Jauch takes third spot Brett Robbins posts a perfect 6-0 record to win the 70 kilo freestyle wrestling title at Cadet National Championships. Ryan Jauch placed third in his weight division.
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17 Softball splits with Huskers, falls to Illinois State
Siebring--Owen Thomas (Student--2005)
Softball team has a tough week; losing to Nebraska, 7-2, winning, 6-3, over the Huskers, and losing a doubleheader to Illinois State; photo.
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18 Baseball loses sixth straight, falls to Shockers
Vanwoert--Drew Richard (Student--2008)
Baseball team plays Iowa tonight in the Corridor Classic in Cedar Rapids. Team plans to avenge an earlier loss and to stop a losing streak; photo.
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19 Women's tennis falls to Shockers at MVC Tournament Top seeded Wichita State defeated the tennis team in the conference tournament, 4-0; photo.
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20 Photo
Van Woert--Drew Richard (Student--2008)
Jason Summers hit by a pitch during a loss to Wichita State; photo.