Issue Contents
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1 | New course offered as alternative to Personal Wellness Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013) |
UNI is now offering an alternative to the Personal Wellness class. Students are now given the option to take, Dimensions of Well-Being, including both lecture and lab portions. Some students feel that including a lab will enhance their education. |
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2 | Renovations finishing up in Maucker Union Rankin--Meghan Christine (Student--2013) |
The renovations to Maucker Union are finishing up. These renovations include remodeling the International Students and Scholars Office as well as creating offices for the Student Involvement Center; photo. |
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3 | UNI requests more funding for athletics from students: Athletics hopes to reduce reliance on general fund Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) |
UNI is requesting the approval of the Board of Regents in raising the student services fee by $25. This would allow the athletic department to reduce their reliance on the general education fund. |
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4 | UNI and Luther professors untangle evolution and religion Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) |
UNI hosted a discussion about how evolution undermines religion. Jerry Soneson and Loyal Rue headed the discussion. Not all students agreed with the professors opinions and this was reflected in the question and answer session. |
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5 | Creativity and open-mindedness imperative in science Ickes--Peter Joseph (Student--2013) |
The author explains that it takes an open-mind and creativity to study science successfully. Students need to look at observations and try to come of with a solution or discover the reason why things react the way they do. |
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6 | Letter to the editor Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012) |
The author responds to the T-shirt exchange program that allows students to exchange a T-shirt from the University of Iowa or Iowa State University for a University of Northern Iowa one. She feels that this is a great way to promote school spirit; photo. |
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7 | 'Ender's Game' full of powerful messages Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013) |
Author reviews the film "Ender's Game" based on the Orson Scott Card novel. The movie takes place in a futuristic society with Earth under alien attack. There is a strong theme of loving one's enemy throughout the film. |
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8 | Students react to library changes Afzal--Fariha (Student--2012) |
Students respond to the changes being made in Rod Library. There have been many changes made making the library more integrated with technology and to better allow for group work. |
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9 | Trick or treat brings children to campus Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012) |
Many families and children attended the Residence Hall Association's trick or treat event. Students in residence halls handed out candy and had Halloween games for children to play; photo. |
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10 | MVC fights for spots in Big Dance Dengler--Sean Henry (Student--2013) |
With the loss of Creighton University in the Missouri Valley Conference and the addition of Loyola University it will be hard to convince the NCAA tournament selection committee to continue to allow three teams from the MVC into the tournament. |
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11 | Panthers drop 5th straight Clausen--Eric Lee (Student--2011) |
UNI football lost to Illinois State University 13-3, making it their fifth straight loss. Both David Johnson and Sawyer Kollmorgen left the game in the first half due to injury. The Panthers hope for their first conference win against Youngstown; photo. |
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12 | UNI wins in straight sets over Drake Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012) |
Panther Volleyball defeated Drake University in three sets. This was UNI's seventh sweep of the season. Next the Panthers will take on Southern Illinois University and Evansville University; photo. |