Issue Contents

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1	Allen meets with merit staff Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	President Allen presented an update to the Merit staff on how the current economic situation is affecting the university. Two meetings were held to allow members from different shifts to attend; photo.


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2	Competitors race to the top of Silo Summit Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)	Twenty-eight people climbed an ice covered silo. Scott Dirksen won by reaching the top in four minutes, ten seconds. Following the event, the public is invited to climb during weekend hours; photo.


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3	Shawn Johnson to give Girl Scouts lesson in character Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	Olympic gold medalist will speak in the McLeod Center to area Girl Scouts on the six pillars of character; photo.

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4	Sporcle provides a fix for the brain	Urges students to avoid wasting time on social networking sites and to try a new site that includes intellectually stimulating quizzes.


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5	The option of a three year degree Gitchell--Erin Elizabeth (Student--2008)	Considers whether or not shortening the requirements for a college degree be possible? Working students and poor guidance while in high school are two reasons for longer stays in college.


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6	Working your class off Showalter--John David (Student--2009)	Urges students to take all of their work seriously.

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7	Cup of Joe to host Unknown Component Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Band member Keith Lynch talks about the band.


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8	lStudent Voices Stessman--Carl K. (Student--2009)	Students answer the question: Who do you want to win the Super Bowl, the Colts or the Saints?


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9	Surveillance cameras located on College Hill to monitor criminal activity	Cedar Falls police hope that cameras will help to deter crime on the Hill.

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10	Brad's sports blurb; Warner deserves Hall of Fame Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Reviews Kurt Warner's career in football; believes his credentials are strong enough for the Hall of Fame.


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11	Late surge propels Panthers to win Getting--Timothy Willis (Student--2009)	Men's basketball team defeats Missouri State, 55-54.


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12	Panther women split two game home stand; UNI moves to fifth place tie in MVC Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Women's basketball team lost to Illinois State, 70-64, and defeated Indiana State, 85-68; photo.


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13	Untitled	Pole vaulter goes over the bar; photo.