Issue Contents

Page 1
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
1 Dalai Lama may bring more than just words of peace to UNI
Danilov--Misha (Student--2009) 		China has removed accreditation from the University of Calgary following the 2009 visit of the Dalai Lama. There are now one hundred students from China enrolled at UNI; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
2 Faith Forum opens can of metaphysical worms
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009) 		"Why pray" was the theme of the first Faith Forum sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers. Respect for each other was encouraged; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
3 Panel analyzes two sides of same-sex marriage
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008) 		Discussion on legalizing same-sex marriage allowed students to talk with someone who disagreed with their position; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
4 Professors, students express concern over cracked glass
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		A cracked, fifteen foot high pane of glass in the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center has been deemed safe by University officials. The contractor responsible for the damage has been contacted. Date of repair is unknown; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
5 Students gain first-hand experiences with oppression
Jensen--Brice Tyler (Student--2009) 		Black Student Union sponsored the "Tunnel of Oppression," depicting injustice and other scenarios; photo.
Page 3
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
6 NISG prepares for upcoming events
Dempsey--Nicholas Stephen (Student--2009) 		Student government hears reports, announces "Panther Pickup," and upcoming newsletter. "Panther Pickup" will include recycling containers; plus trucks from St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill, and the Salvation Army.
Page 4
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
7 Award winning dance team earns all funds through fundraisers, paid bills
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		Each dance team member is required to raise $900 through family, friends, or community donations. The team works concession stands for high school football games, holds pep clinics, and cleans the Dome; photo.
Page 5
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
8 Grammatically speaking
Gitchell--Erin Elizabeth (Student--2008) 		Grammar checker can be frustrating, but bad grammar in newspaper articles or letters is even worse. Electronic devices and teachers are most commonly blamed. The devices are only as smart as the user.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
9 Stay alive during spring break
French--Larissa A. (Student--2007) 		Students urged to know their location, drink responsibly, travel in a group, and beware of sharing too much information electronically during Spring Break.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
10 The evil that men do
Showalter--John David (Student--2009) 		Attempts to understand how one human can kill another; looks at insanity defense.
Page 6
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
11 Thank you for the "Tunnel of Oppression"
Mesirow--Amanda J. (Residence Life Coordinator; Dancer Hall) 		Students, staff, and faculty thanked for the hard work that went into the presentation of the "Tunnel of Oppression." Attendance was excellent. Many learned from the experience..
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
12 The real reason behind American obesity
Krob--Nicholas Joseph (Student--2008) 		Fifty-eight million Americans are overweight, with over forty million obese. Fast food is commonly blamed as the culprit. The real blame rests on the shoulders of people. No one forces you to eat.
Page 7
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
13 Frigid weather caused students to bundle up
Funk--Dakota John (Student--2009) 		Wind chills of fifteen to twenty below zero caused students to wear extra socks, scarves, and coats. Slippery sidewalks made walking difficult; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
14 Marijuana takes center stage in "Reefer Madness"
Aunspach--Chase Steven (Student--2009) 		Interpreters Theatre presents an adaption of the 1936 film that became a cult classic during the 1970s. The show revolves around high school students and the effects of their addiction to marijuana; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
15 UNI Flute Choir performs an array of music
Funk--Dakota John (Student--2009) 		Formed in 1986 by Angeleita Floyd, the Flute Choir holds annual concerts. Smaller ensembles and soloists also perform. The Flute Choir performs at weddings, nursing homes, holiday occasions, and festivals; photo.
Page 9
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
16 Panther Portraits
Kintzel--Scott Elliott (Student--2009) 		Scenes from the final home basketball game of the 2009-2010 season; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
17 Party-ocalypse!
Showalter--John David (Student--2009) 		The night of December 20, 2012, would be a perfect evening to hold an end of the world party. Movies like "2012,Armageddon", and "The Day After Tomorrow" could be shown.
Page 10
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
18 Panthers finish regular season undefeated at home
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		Men's basketball team finishes the regular season with a win at home against Illinois State, 61-55. Senior were honored and the net was cut down in honor of the team going undefeated at home for the first time in history; photo.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
19 Track and field hosts conference indoor championships
Walters--Casey Beaudean (Student--2008) 		The Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships were held in the UNI-Dome. The UNI men's team finished third and the women finished seventh.
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
20 Women's tennis wins two of three at home
Jefson--Samuel Kirk (Student--2009) 		Tennis team defeats University of South Dakota, 7-0, and the University of Missouri at Kansas City, 4-3, but were defeated by Northern Illinois, 4-3.
Page 11
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
21 Women's basketball swept on road trip
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		Women's basketball team loses to Indiana State, 70-62, and Illinois State, 69-66. The team has two home games remaining prior to the conference tournament.
Page 12
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
22 Mastery at McLeod
Kintzel--Scott Elliott (Student--2009) 		Scenes from the final home game of the 2009-2010 men's basketball season; photo.
Page 13
Scanned Newspaper Page
# Article Article Summary
23 College of Humanities and Fine Arts Dean's List Fall 2009 List of students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average during the fall semester.