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1 Maucker Union ballrooms undergoing construction
Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010) 		A $1 million dollar renovation of the ballrooms is due to be completed by the middle of March 2012. The sound system, ceiling, ventilation system, and the installation of new energy efficient lighting will be upgraded; photo.
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2 Redington serving as interim Dean of Students
Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010) 		Director of Residence Life assumes new role. Redington will also maintain her present position. A new Dean of Students is expected to be hired by July; photo.
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3 UNI addresses vets' needs as soldiers march home
Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) 		Much room for improvement in aiding veterans return to campus and civilian life. Veterans Administration benefits sometimes vary and must be addressed. Veterans see a need for a mentoring system.
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4 University community says farewell to Jon Buse
Anderson--John David (Student--2008) 		Dean of Students leaving for similar position at Kirkwood Community College. Jon Buse has spent 24 years at UNI; starting as a student, graduating in 1991; photo.
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5 I Spy at UNI
Phillips--Whitney Lea (Student--2011) 		Faculty, staff, and students challenged to identify the location of the "mystery photo". The previous photo was the wood grill in Maucker Union. Gayle Nelson was the winner; photo.
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6 A note about the proposed LAC changes
Hill--Susan E. (Philosophy and Religion Faculty) 		Clarification on the statistics from the faculty survey for the proposed changes in the liberal arts core.
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7 Sacred spaces and reading places
Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011) 		The Great Reading Room and the Special Collections area of the library are not available for student study spaces; unless using Special Collections materials; photo.
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8 The Occupy problem
Greubel--Greg Harold (Student--2008) 		Political action must be done in groups if democracy is to survive. The chief criticism of the movement is no single cause or positive propositions made by the protesters; photo.
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9 For richer or poorer
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		Marriage vows are important. Communicating and listening to your spouse is one of the most important aspects of marriage. Marriage is not easy. The Kardashian/Humphries wedding of 72 days placed a stain on marriage.
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10 Giving honor to whom honor is due
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011) 		A moving tribute to the late Professor Janet McClain. She was an inspiration to everyone she touched. She is truly missed; photo.
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11 Broken Lizard Comedy Group comes to Jokers
Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011) 		Finale of fall tour brings group to the Cedar Valley. Two of the members were creators of the "Super Troopers". The show is billed as fun, rowdy, and one that college students would like.
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12 Hunger Banquet illustrates effects of poverty
Phillips--Whitney Lea (Student--2011) 		International Education Week featured the banquet. Lots were drawn at random to determine if you ate like the upper class or were a part of the lower economic class; photo.
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13 Panther Portraits
Finin--Matthew Doyle (Student--2011) 		Scenes from the traditional clothing fashion show hosted by International Students Association; photo.
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14 What you doing over Thanksgiving break? Tweets from students about plans for break; photo.
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15 Holiday Hoopla to spread seasonal cheer in downtown Cedar Falls
Firman--Tehrene Victoria (Student--2010) 		Volunteers and committee members started transforming the downtown area into a winter wonderland. Music, food, and the arrival of Santa will take place the day after Thanksgiving.
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16 Local band Grinning Match opens for Love Out Loud
Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011) 		Minneapolis band performs in the Cedar Valley for the first time; photo.
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17 P-Cat dominates at national competition
Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011) 		First place for robot performance, first place for graphic poster, the third place for fabrication were won during competition in Cleveland, Ohio. The robot had to collect and sort 36 multicolored ping-pong balls.
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18 President Allen hosts town hall meeting on budget
Maddix--Nicholas Scott (Student--2010) 		The Commons Ballroom hosted President Allen, as he shared views of the university budget. The university has implemented forty per cent of cost savings ideas suggested a few years ago; photo.
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19 UNI faces Illinois State with MVFC title on the line
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		A win over Illinois State will allow the Panther football team to tie for the conference title. The Panthers are ranked fourth in the nation and the Redbirds are ranked fourteenth; photo.
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20 UNI falls to St. Mary's in ESPN Tip-off Marathon, 57-41
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) 		Men's basketball team defeated following its first victory over Old Dominion and a 3,000 mile flight to Moraga, CA. Panthers shot just 27 per cent from the floor and had fourteen turnovers; photo.
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21 Nationals-Bound !
Phillips--Whitney Lea (Student--2011) 		Women's rugby team is headed to the national finals competition next spring. The Panthers defeated Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio State in Madison, WI to bring home the Midwest Championship; photo.
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22 No-playoff system fails football again
Bemis--Jacob Harry (Student--2011) 		Debate continues between the current Bowl Championship Series and a playoff system to determine the national champion. The is no one system to make everyone happy.