Issue Contents

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1 "I pledge allegiance"
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		Seventy-one people from thirty three countries became U. S. citizens in a ceremony held in Maucker Union; photo.
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2 For budget cuts, Regents schools not in the clear yet
Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) 		House File 45 has been modified and has passed both the House and Senate. The bill addresses saving money now and in the future. It establishes a budget transparency database.
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3 Gas prices skyrocket
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010) 		Unrest in oil producing countries of the Middle Ease has caused gas prices to increase. The increased cost will impact all facets of our lives, from food costs to emergency protection.
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4 I Spy at UNI
Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009) 		Students, faculty, and staff challenged to find the location of the mystery photo. Kayla Nalan correctly identified the previous photo from the south end of the Industrial Technology Center; photo.
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5 MidWestOne Bank now accepting applications for UNIque Academic Advising award
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010) 		Faculty who have demonstrated devotion to making a difference in students' lives are eligible for nomination. The Office of the Provost is handling the applications.
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6 Diplomat discusses dichotomy of Turkey
Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) 		Faith Yildiz, consul general to the Turkish Consulate in Chicago, spoke about the progress Turkey has made with its economy, now the sixth largest in Europe.
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7 A Big Easy casino in the ballroom
Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) 		Campus Activities Board sponsored Casino Night. Dozens of students enjoyed the Mardi Gras theme. Bingo, poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette were available; photo.
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8 Kickin' off the fight against cancer
Staggs--Lottie Brooke (Student--2011) 		Relay for Life benefited from an evening of music at the Hub on Main Street. The entire five dollar cover charge went to the organization. Lots of entertainment is planned for the relay in the McLeod Center in April.
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9 Panelists discuss revision of Mark Twain's classic
Krull--Danielle Leigh (Student--2011) 		Replacing the n-word with slave in the classic book makes the book even more difficult to teach. The book deals with race, murder, death, and cruelty. These are heavy topics to discuss and bring emotion into the discussion.
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10 Panther Portraits
Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011) 		Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
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11 UNI Interpreters Theatre to end spring 2011 season with 'Why, Felly' A free play will end the season. The event is sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Natural Sciences, and the Student Services Fee Committee.
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12 Ask not what your university can do for you; ask what you can do for your university
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) 		Proposed budget cuts have caused the mood at many public universities, including UNI, to be dreary. Students should pick themselves up, get involved, focus on the positive, and remember why they came to college in the first place; photo.
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13 Opinions, dogmatism and a need for discussion
O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008) 		Believes that differing opinions can come to a point at which discussion will take place. These forums should not be forgotten or attacked. Discussing differences of opinions is healthy.
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14 You're welcome, America
Greubel--Greg Harold (Student--2008) 		Author proposes raising taxes to the levels paid in Sweden. This move would allow Social Security to become sound, the economic inequality gap would shrink, and our debt would be minimal. Interesting theory.
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15 Brad's Sports Blurb
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		Men's basketball team will lose three members at the end of the season. These three young men have been important members of a team that won two conference championships and a fantastic run in the NCAA tournament in 2010; photo.
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16 Heartbreak city
Getting--Timothy Willis (Student--2009) 		Men's basketball team loses in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament to Creighton, 60-57; photo.
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17 Panthers finish record-breaking regular season with victories over Indiana State and Illinois State
Hayne--Cassandra Kay (Student--2007) 		Women's basketball team finished the regular season with a record of 24-5 and 17-1 in conference play. They will be seeded number 1 in the conference tournament.
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18 Black Hawks split weekend games
Woody--Dustin D. (Student--2010) 		Waterloo hockey team is making a name for themselves as "a comeback team".
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19 UNI goes 2-3 in Arizona State DeMarini Classic
Jefson--Samuel Kirk (Student--2009) 		Softball team defeats Northern Colorado, 11-0, and Creighton, 5-3. The Panthers lost to No. 9 Arizona State, 6-1, East Carolina, 4-1, and New Mexico State, 4-2. Next up is a tournament in Oklahoma; photo.