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1	Photos Kintzel--Scott Elliott (Student--2009)	Action shots of women's volleyball team; photo.


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2	Study Abroad with UNI this Summer	Opportunities to gain college credit while taking classes in other countries.

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3	$2 million donation focuses on scholarship, sustainability Aunspach--Chase Steven (Student--2009)	Though unrestricted, the donation of Russell and Connie Wasendorf cannot be used for day to day operations of the athletic department or to sustain the Athletic Department's operating budget; photo.


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4	Baker Hall faces demolition Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	Mold, sustainability, budget, and increased scrutiny from the Board of Regents have made demolition of Baker Hall the best option. Accessibility problems, heating, and office size also contributed to the decision; photo.


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5	Town Hall meetings mark beginning of strategic planning process Deharty--Angela Kaye (Student--2009)	President Allen and Provost Gibson kicked off the strategic planning process for the University by gathering input from faculty and staff via two town hall sessions.

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6	Some have no worries for student employment despite cutbacks Jensen--Brice Tyler (Student--2009)	Work study students are funded by Federal dollars and will likely not be effected by the recently announced state budget cuts. Dining services do run their operations as a business and may adjust if catering and retail decline; photo.

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7	News Briefs: Diversity First Retreat and WRC pool dedication Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	Angel Banks, director of diversity and student life for Northern Iowa Student Government, announced an interactive, hands-on experience during a diversity retreat. Diving pool dedicated to former professor, Glen F. Henry.

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8	Candidates for Cedar Falls mayor have kitchen conversation Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)	Jon Crews, Dave Sires, and Gage Rewerts were hosted by Anelia Dimitrova at a kitchen conversation following church services.


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9	Faculty divided over shorter semesters, longer classes Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	A proposal to have fourteen week semesters and longer class periods has met differing opinions among faculty members. The proposal will be brought up at the next Faculty Senate Meeting.

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10	Panther Portraits Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)	Green Week concluded with community members forming 360 on the floor of McLeod Center; photo.

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11	Walking etiquette French--Larissa A. (Student--2007)	Be careful when walking with umbrellas. Be alert not to block traffic if you walk at a slower pace. Being kind and courteous to other walkers will result in friendly interactions.


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12	You, me and the cage! Showalter--John David (Student--2009)	Professional wrestling, cage fighting, and those action videos would indicate that America has an obsession with fighting. The study of martial arts adds discipline to the fighting.

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13	Homosexuality is not a sin Murphy--Brian Sullivan (Student--2009)	Questions how the Bible can be used to oppress homosexuals. Written by humans in a time when most of the world was a mystery, how can this book be relevant to the discussion of homosexuality?


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14	What should college be Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007)	Students reminded that time spent in college should be about using their minds to examine and explore what they believe and who they are as people.

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15	Celebration of International Blasphemy Day offends raises questions over free speech Lees--John	Attempt to inform/explain the correct meaning of freedom of speech.


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16	Flex your rights this weekend	Commentary on the "bag search" at the Towers dormitories during Homecoming.


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17	He's not a genie in a bottle, baby Coster--Seth R. (Student--2006)	Thoughts on whether science can be used to solve or explain any activity.


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18	UNI student runs for mayor	Commentary on the upcoming Cedar Falls mayoral election; student Gage Rewerts is a candidate.

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19	I can't make people care Gitchell--Erin Elizabeth (Student--2008)	Each month has many themes. Usually a person does not care about something, such as a health issue, until it touches his or her life; photo.

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20	Hollywood out of ideas? Heiserman--Derek Andrew (Student--2009)	Lack of creativity, originality, and quality of movies today is not new. This has been problem for many years. There are good movies, based on new ideas, being released. It merely takes time to find them.

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21	"Cirque du Freak: the Vampire's Assistant" just another plain vampire film Frazier--James Timothy (Student--2006)	The movie, "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" reviewed.


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22	UNISTA hosts third annual Stand-Up Comedy night Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Seven comics perform at the third annual Stand-Up Comedy night. Many laughs throughout the evening; photo.

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23	American in France Christopher--Jessica Beth (Student--2009)	Rachel Stalder studied in France through the CLA Besancon program. The experience gave her confidence to become a competent and independent traveler.


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24	Phillips takes advantage of studying aboard Christopher--Jessica Beth (Student--2009)	Ellen Phillips takes time outside of class for extracurricular activities. In the Spring of 2009, she traveled to England to study. Staying with students from Mexico, Belgium, and the Czech Republic expanded her experience; photo.

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25	Strayer-Wood Theatre to present Tony Award-winning work	"Marat/Sade", a play by Peter Weiss, will be performed November 6-Nvember 15. Play won four Tony awards in 1966, including best play and best director.

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26	Panther Portraits Nelson--Megan Christine (Student--2009)	Graduate student pumpkin carvings; photo.

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27	Ghosts and spirits in the Cedar Valley Kenealy--Stephanie Rose (Student--2009)	Halloween brings the revival of haunted tales. Zelda supposedly lives in Strayer-Wood Theatre. Augie resides in Lawther Hall. Many tales are shared about the escapades of these two ghosts; photo.

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28	Panthers fall to SDSU, 24-14	Football team lost second game in a row to South Dakota State University. With two straight losses, the Panthers cannot win the Missouri Valley Conference title; photo.


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29	Panthers keep on rolling Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008)	Volleyball team has a two game lead over Missouri State and a three game lead over Wichita State, after defeating both. Starting the second half of the season with victories against Southern Illinois and Evansville is helpful; photo.


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30	Women's basketball warms up for 2009-2010 season Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Practice has begun for the women's basketball team. They hope to improve on their nine win, nine loss season of a year ago.

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31	UNI student qualifies for Boston Marathon Weinmeister--Nicholas James (Student--2009)	Zach Liddle's time at the Des Moines marathon qualified him to run in Boston on April 19. The junior's time was nearly ten minutes under the qualifying time for Boston; photo.