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1	Chris Larimer to discuss gender-balancing law Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)	Assistant professor of political science will speak at University Book and Supply. Anyone interested in gender dynamics at the state or local government level will enjoy the discussion; photo.


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2	Darwin Week	Schedule of events during Darwin Week.


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3	I Spy at UNI Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Weekly photo contest. Readers urged to send the location of the photo to the NI. The results will be announced in the next edition of the NI; photo.


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4	Regents propose 5 percent tuition increase in light of potential budget reductions Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	Both in and out of state students would see their tuition bill raised by five per cent next year. Students in the College of Business upper division are looking at a proposal of 11.3 percent for in state and 7.9 for out of state students.


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5	U. S. Senator Tom Harkin visits UNI to address funding for higher education Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010)	Ben Allen, Bill Dotzler, Jerry Nelson, Kim Young-Kent, Jerry Durham and Jonathon Keniston made up a panel presenting information from different perspectives on education to Senator Harkin; photo.


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6	UNI to co-sponsor "Growing Local Lunches" event Krull--Danielle Leigh (Student--2011)	Cedar Falls Public Library will host a panel discussion on connecting local farmers with school lunch programs to provide locally grown produce. Six school districts presently participate.

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7	Winter Storms 2011 Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Campus scenes from the February 1, 2011 snow storm; photo.

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8	UNIFI to host third annual Darwin Week Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010)	Faculty and other speakers will address students, faculty, staff, and members of the community during Darwin Week. According to some this week is one of the top intellectual events of the year. It organized by students.

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9	Funding process for student organizations underway Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)	Northern Iowa Student Government provides funding with a Spring Budgeting Process and the Immediate Needs Funding Process. Organizations apply in the spring for money needed for the following academic year.

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10	UNI Entrepreneurs fight hunger in the Cedar Valley Kennedy--Megan Gibson (Student--2011)	Group participating in a competition sponsored by Campbell Soup to battle hunger in the Cedar Valley. Goal is $5000 or 5000 pounds of food donated to the food bank.


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11	UNI students experience culture at the Chinese New Year Celebration Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Year of the Rabbit was celebrated at the Center for Multicultural Education. Chinese dishes were the main attraction. Music, dance, video footage, and drama were provided; photo.

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12	Club S. O. L. E. builds a relationship with nature Krull--Danielle Leigh (Student--2011)	Student Outdoor Leadership Education group often spends Wednesday and Thursday hiking in the Cedar Valley on snow shoes or cross country skis. The club has explored several activities, since its beginning in 2001; photo.

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13	Wanderlust takes hold at UNI's global job fair Steffen--Amie R. (Class of 2006)	Overseas Recruiting Fair held at UNI. Five hundred fifty new and experienced teachers met with more than one hundred schools from around the world.

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14	Congratulations	Department of Residence commends students earning academic distinction by qualifying for the Dean's List Fall 2010; students listed.

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15	Student employees in the Department of Residence get the job done!	Student employees qualified for the Fall 2010 Dean's List; students listed.

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16	Best of Cedar Falls Krob--Nicholas Joseph (Student--2008)	Scratch Cupcakes, 4 Queens Dairy Cream, Gravy's Diner, Mulligan's, Pablo's, Hearst Center for the Arts, and the Wild Hair Salon named favorite Cedar Valley establishments.


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17	Censorship is n** the answer Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)	"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is being reprinted with slave being used instead of the n word. This censorship of an American classic has caused an uproar in academic circles.


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18	Why I'm voting for Spencer and Ian Rudy--Jacob Allen (Student--2008)	Support shown for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for president and vice president of the student body.

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19	The one virus you want to catch Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Viral video is a fascinating concept. The Interlude Dance, designed and made by UNI students, is a huge hit on YouTube.

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20	Encouraging putting students first Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)	Putting students first is seeing the campus and the learning experience through the eyes of students. Snow removal is vital for those in wheelchairs on campus.


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21	Where are all the good movies? Dippold--Michael Steven (Student--2010)	Good movies are hard to find these days. There is a disturbing trend in movie making where a few minutes of special effects seems more important than the entire plot.

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22	Drake snaps UNI's eight-game winning streak Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Drake defeated the men's basketball team 72-69; photo.


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23	Lucas O'Rear---the true definition of a leader Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	A fractured ankle will keep Lucas O'Rear out of the lineup for the remainder of the basketball season. His contribution to the team's success is due to his hustle, defense, unselfish and entertaining play; photo.


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24	Panthers defeat the Shockers 77-57 behind a second-half surge Hayne--Cassandra Kay (Student--2007)	Women's basketball team wins their eighth victory in a row over Wichita State. Five Panthers scored in double figures; photo.

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25	Black Hawks beat Musketeers in overtime Woody--Dustin D. (Student--2010)	Waterloo Black Hawks post win over Sioux City; photo.


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26	UNI wrestling team falls to Iowa State 21-20 Johnson--Morgan Elizabeth (Student--2008)	Panthers fought a great battle against the number 15th ranked team; photo.