Issue Contents

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1	Iowa Board of Pharmacy holds final medical marijuana hearing Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)	Board plans to complete review of medical marijuana prior to the convening of the 2010 state legislature in January. Hear testimony on both sides of the issue; photo.


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2	More than 40 programs slated for elimination O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008)	Program reduction is a product of a process started over a year ago. Program reviews began within academic departments. Criteria were developed to evaluate programs, with enrollment being an important factor; photo.


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3	UNI faculty considers furloughs Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008)	Survey of faculty members shows that faculty are open to a number of solutions to resolve the current budget crisis. United Faculty met with Board of Regents to negotiate a deal to enact cost savings.


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4	UNI reacts to Fort Hood shooting Wilson--Kalli Jean (Student--2009)	Students, professors, and members of the Iowa National Guard express sadness at the senseless killing at Fort Hood; question killer's allegiance to the United States; photo.

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5	Cedar Falls City Council runoff election Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)	December 1 is the date for the runoff election between Nick Taiber and Gary Winterhof. Neither candidate earned the needed fifty per cent of the vote; photo.

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6	Grassley on drugs Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)	Believes Senator Charles Grassley's introduced and withdrawn amendment not to allow discussion on the decriminalization of any controlled substance shows his unwillingness even to discuss the matter.


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7	My response to "The Atheistic Evolution" Hewitt--Lucas James (Student--2009)	"The Atheistic Evolution" article explained. Six points made clearer.


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8	Time for registration French--Larissa A. (Student--2007)	Suggestions to make the registration process as smooth as possible. See your advisor, know when to register, have a list of alternative classes, and get holds removed.

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9	In response to "The Maine problem" Begnoche--Brandon John (Student--2009)	Use of Biblical sources to support the gay marriage proposal seen as unethical and unfounded.


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10	Ready, Aim, Fire. Consolidate. Aunspach--Chase Steven (Student--2009)	Urges evaluation of courses and focusing on the Liberal Arts Core to save students time and money. Decreased spending, lower tuition, and less student burnout could be the upside to consolidation.

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11	A day to appreciate and thank RAs to be held Wednesday Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	Resident Assistant role is friend, counselor, resource person, and advisor. RAs do more than unlock doors, offer programs, and keep order on their floors.


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12	Counselors offer advice on how to handle test anxiety Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Helpful tips provided to students having difficulties taking examinations. Workshop was sponsored by the Student Health Center; photo.

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13	Presentation of "Superfluous" to be held next week	Dean's Triangle Gallery to hold art work from a variety of media, including lithography, performance art, sculpture, wood cut, digital print, photography, ceramics, textiles and a collage novel.


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14	Two departments, one city Walton--Thomas Nathaniel (Student--2009)	UNI Police and Cedar Falls Police Departments work together to keep Cedar Falls safe; photo.

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15	Students cope with stress as the semester winds down Jensen--Brice Tyler (Student--2009)	Students are ready for Thanksgiving break. Three months of classes has taken its toll. Students deal with stress in different ways; photo.

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16	Brad's Sports Blurb Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Bret Favre, at age forty, is leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 7-1 record; photo.


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17	Men's basketball begins regular season today	Basketball team to play University of Denver in season opener. Team returns five starters from last season's conference championship team.


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18	Panther football hosts Leathernecks Saturday	Western Illinois football team comes to town to face the number 11 ranked football team. Twenty-one seniors will be recognized during Senior Night.


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19	UNI women's rugby earns top seed in Midwest Final Four Green--Brent Lee (Student--2009)	Rugby team looks to qualify for National Championships this weekend. Will play Ohio State following last week's 51-7 win over Grand Valley State; photo.


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20	Volleyball enters crucial weekend Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008)	Volleyball team takes its twenty-two game winning streak on the road this weekend to Missouri State and Wichita State. Currently ranked number 22 in the nation, the young team has grown up during the season.

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21	Wrestlers look to build upon top 25 finish Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008)	Seven national qualifiers return for wrestling team that finished twenty-second at the NCAA Championships.