Issue Contents

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1	Darwin Week: the science of prayer Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Hector Avalos, a philosophy and religious studies professor at Iowa State University, lectured during Darwin Week. His presentation was entitled; "Can science prove that prayer works?"; photo.


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2	I Spy at UNI Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Photo contest. Students asked to email the location of the photo. The winner's name will be announced in the next edition; photo


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3	Lisa Jepsen speaks about the economics of sexual orientation Krull--Danielle Leigh (Student--2011)	Associate professor of economics addresses the Current Research on Women Forum. Students, faculty members, and members of the community were present. Stereotypes were examined; photo.


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4	NISG senate allows closed organizations Anderson--John David (Student--2008)	NISG constitution amended to allow recognition of organizations that are open to all students and those that are not. NISG will not recognize organizations that discriminate in ways that violate university policy or laws.


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5	UNI accounting students provide free income tax assistance Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)	Students, staff, and members of the community whose income is less that $58,000 are eligible for the services of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Students are available Monday and Wednesday 5-7pm, until April 13

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6	Darwin Week 2011 Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011)	Scenes from activities during Darwin Week; including presentations, discussion, and debate; photo.

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7	NISG 2011 Senate elections	Ballot for this year's senate elections. There are twenty-eight open positions. Students may start write-in campaigns for those positions.

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8	'The Roommate" fails to entertain Heyer--Emily Nicole (Student--2010)	Review of the movie "The Roommate"; photo.


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9	Catch your boyfriend doing something right Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)	Relationships take work. Communicate, act enthusiastically, teach, don't train, insist that the relationship comes first, believe mistakes do not mean failure, and finally, reward your friend for doing something right.


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10	Students bring Dance Marathon to UNI campus Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)	Children's Miracle Network will benefit from the Dance Marathon to held on campus next year.

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11	Celebrating Black History Month Parker--Taryn Janelle (Student--2011)	It is difficult to imagine the campus under the segregation rules that were present during the 1960's. During February the country takes a moment to remember, reflect, and educate itself about the African-American dream; photo.

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12	Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in the Cedar Valley Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)	Students share their choices of activities to celebrate. Movies, dining out, making homemade Valentines, and ice skating are all possibilities; photo.

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13	Love is in the air!	Valentine's Day greetings; photo.

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14	A hostage crisis Greubel--Greg Harold (Student--2008)	Tax cuts for the wealthy and trickle down economics seem to reign supreme. Author believes that government should get out of the way and let the market work itself out.


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15	Debate or debacle? Early--Thomas Michael (Student--2011)	Freethinkers and Inquirers and the Navigators debate the topic; "Are Christian beliefs damaging the world?" The Navigators seemed to state evangelical fundamentalism that did not seem to represent mainstream Christian thought.


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16	Get to the McLeod and support the Lady Panthers Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)	Women's basketball team has an important game with Creighton. The Bluejays are one game behind the league leading Panthers. Students, faculty, and the community urged to get out and support the women's program; photo.

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17	Why I am ashamed today to call myself an Iowan Heyer--Emily Nicole (Student--2010)	The Iowa House vote to prohibit gay marriages and make recognition of state civil unions illegal has caused the author to question the basis of what Iowans think.

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18	Hosch named MVC Athlete of the Week	Holli Hosch is the third UNI track and field student athlete to be honored. She won the 800 meter race at Notre Dame, defeating some of the nation's top runners. She smashed the UNI record by nearly three seconds; photo.


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19	Iowa collegiate all-star basketball team Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)	Proposed fantasy team made up of players from UNI, Iowa, Iowa State, and Drake. David Arseneault from Grinnell College would be the coach; photo.


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20	Kalin named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Brown--Michael Franklin (Student--2009)	Jacqueline Kalin averaged 24 points per game and had a 4.0 grade point average during the period, January 31-February 6; photo.


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21	UNI falls to Evansville 70-62 Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)	Men's basketball team loses second game in a row, following the injury to Lucas O'Rear. Panthers were outshot, 51 % to 38 %, but did commit fewer turnovers and outrebounded Evansville; photo.

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22	UNI vs. Bradley women's basketball Brown--Michael Franklin (Student--2009)	Scenes from the Bradley game; photo.