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1 Nick Taiber wins at-large race
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009) 		Nick Taiber won the run-off election for a seat on the Cedar Falls City Council. He was sworn in on December 14.
2 RAs to perform safety inspections throughout winter break
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009) 		Dorm rooms are inspected for energy and safety concerns during winter break. Policy violations will also be checked. Two RAs must be present at all inspections. Nothing can be removed except candles with wicks; photo.
3 UNI-Dome roof in need of repair
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		The July 10, 2009, storm caused $4.3 million in damage to the UNI-Dome roof. Insurance will cover the costs, except for $100,000 deductible on the policy. The Board of Regents has been asked for permission to proceed with repairs; photo.
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4 Bike lockers available for rent
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009) 		Public Safety has lockers available to rent for $15 per semester. The lockers are meant to store bicycles and are located across from the Multimodal Transportation Center; photo.
5 Free bus to local stores, apartments, Main Street
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009) 		Met Transit will offer free rides for students and faculty to area retail outlets. A valid university ID is all that is required. Bus 9 leaves the Multimodal Transportation Center at fifteen and forty-five minutes after the hour; photo.
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6 Student Health Clinic to distribute 1,500 free H1H1 vaccines A free H1N1 vaccination distribution will be held in the lower level of the Commons. Those eligible include faculty, staff, and students under the age of twenty-five and students of all ages with chronic health conditions; photo.
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7 Green Project UNI creates mural for climate change
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008) 		A photograph of a mural about climate change has been sent to President Obama encouraging him to take an active part in the Copenhagen conference; photo.
8 Internships aid students with skills, careers
O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008) 		Employers are expecting to see internships on resumes. Many times an internship will lead to a full time job offer.
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9 Panther Portraits
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009) 		Scenes from this week's blizzard and students enjoying aroma therapy; photo.
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10 A regression of humanity
Krob--Nicholas Joseph (Student--2008) 		Recent hate crimes remind us of the existence of racism and prejudice. Society must admit that a problem exists, put pride aside, and not permit or accept acts of hatred or prejudice.
11 Holiday spirits all around
Showalter--John David (Student--2009) 		Holiday wishes shared with the campus. Awareness shown of other holiday festivals in addition to Christmas. Chanukah, rad Ramadan, Sturnalia, Kwanzaa are also being celebrated.
12 The real truth about prayer
Fahmy--Mohammend F. (Industrial Technology Faculty) 		Response to a previous letter; "The real power of prayer". Personal bias against Muslims and Islam noted.
13 Working hard, or hardly working
French--Larissa A. (Student--2007) 		College students frequently have the opportunity to work in a more lax environment than what they will face after college". Proper work habits will pay for themselves when applying for full time positions.
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14 He said, she said: Relationship advice
Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009) 		Students respond to relationship questions.
15 Panthers give back this holiday season
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		Giving trees, located in Biscotti's, 23rd Street Market, Essentials, and Prexy's, allow the university community to share with those less fortunate during the holidays. The Salvation Army and Black Hawk Elementary will benefit; photo.
16 Waterloo native Michael Mosley stars in hit T. V. show "Scrubs"
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		The ninth season of "Scrubs" is highlighted by the addition of three new main characters. One of the new members is a native of Waterloo, Michael Mosley.
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17 Academic Learning Center offers tips for studying for finals
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008) 		Students urged not to put off studying for finals. Don't re-read everything, make a schedule, know the instructors, know the options, ask for help, and plan ahead for next semester; photo.
18 James gives a final farewell and thank you to his readers
Frazier--James Timothy (Student--2006) 		James Frazier reflects on his time as movie reviewer for the Northern Iowan and Waterloo Courier.
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19 Blizzard conditions fail to cool Panther shooting
Kintzel--Scott Elliott (Student--2009) 		Basketball team defeats Iowa, 67-50; photo.
20 Brad's Sports Blurb
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		Brian Kelly has been mentioned as possibly the next head coach for Notre Dame. Questions surround the decision; photo.
21 Season recap: UNI volleyball finishes with its ninth 30 win season
Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008) 		Volleyball team advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Panthers ended that season with a 31-3 record with all three losses coming to ranked Big 12 teams; photo.
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22 Living the dream
Heiple--Jonathon David (Student--2008) 		Fantasy NBA is about getting more value out of your roster than anyone else; photo.
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23 Photo
Kintzel--Scott Elliott (Student--2009) 		Jake Koch, redshirt freshman, was one of ten panthers who saw more than ten minutes of action against Iowa; photo.