Issue Contents
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| 1 | Crowdsourcing: Peer assessments in the classroom Gibbs--Hannah Marie (Student--2013) |
Many professors are implementing peer evaluations and grading into the classroom. Not all professors agree that peer grading is the best approach, but many see that it can be beneficial in some circumstances. |
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| 2 | Ruud joins UNI ass 10th president Jensen--Brice Tyler (Student--2009) |
William Ruud was formally welcomed as the 10th president of UNI. Many students, faculty, and alumni attended the event; photo. |
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| 3 | Students may face financial issues with shutdown Gibbs--Hannah Marie (Student--2013) |
The recent government shut down could have negative effects on college students and their financial aid. The shut down could also affect federal funds for UNI and research grants. |
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| 4 | You're never too old to play outside Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011) |
The author recently went on a UNI Outdoors trip. He feels that it would be beneficial for students to spend time relaxing out in nature. College students have especially rigorous schedules and struggle to find time to relax and enjoy nature; photo. |
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| 5 | Auerbacher recounts tragedy Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) |
UNI's Campus Activities Board hosted Inge Auerbacher to speak to students. Auerbacher is a holocaust survivor. She spoke of her life and the things she saw, but she also encouraged the audience to always speak out against injustice. |
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| 6 | Goodwin travels through history in UNI lecture Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011) |
UNI hosted Pulitzer prize-winning biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin. Goodwin does research on old presidents and is the author of "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln". She spoke on differences in politics back then and today; photo. |
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| 7 | Strayer-Wood performance to analyze American eating Gibbs--Hannah Marie (Student--2013) |
"American Way of Eating" is coming to the Strayer-Wood Theatre this fall. It is based on the book written by Tracie McMillian who went undercover to discover where American's food actually comes from. The cast consists of nine UNI students. |
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| 8 | Fraternity & Sorority Life: University of Northern Iowa | List of students and the corresponding Sororities that they joined. |
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| 9 | UNI falls on the road to NDSU: Panthers lose leading tackler in loss Clausen--Eric Lee (Student--2011) |
Panther football lost to No. 1 ranked North Dakota State University. This was their first loss of the season. Leading tackler, Jake Farley, broke his leg in the second half. Next the Panthers will take on Southern Illinois for Homecoming, photo. |
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| 10 | No helmets may make football safer Alvarado--Nicholas Evan (Student--2013) |
The author considers banning helmets as a solution to the large number of concussions and brain injuries resulting from football. He explains that although a helmet is great protection, it is also used as a weapon on the field. |
