Issue Contents
Page 1
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| 1 | Branstad hopes to draw incoming veterans to Iowa Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) |
Governor Terry Branstad hopes to bring more veterans into the state of Iowa through Home Base Iowa Initiative. This includes offering veterans and their families in-state tuition and having military pensions exempt from state income tax. |
| 2 | Proposed housing changes and rates released for 2014-2015 Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) |
UNI is reducing their summer room and board rates for 2014-2015 to encourage more students to remain in Cedar Falls over the summer. Regular and board will increase by about 2.9 percent. Dining Rates are also expected to increase about 2 percent; photo. |
| 3 | Student Voices: What did you do over winter break? Wolfe--Parker Joseph (Student--2013) |
Several students answered the question, "What did you do over winter break?". |
Page 3
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| 4 | Labels help forge our identities Obrink--Stormy Rose (Student--2014) |
The author speaks out about the importance of labels and the development of language to better describe groups of people. Labels do not create discrimination. They simply help to describe a group with one word instead of many. |
| 5 | Out with the old, in with the new Beard--Renae (Student--2013) |
The author explains that ridding your life of unnecessary belongings and tidying things up is the best way to start a new year. Studies have shown that cleaning actually reduces stress and leaves you feeling organized and in control. |
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| 6 | Planning a lovely surprise Ruggles--Jacinda Rose (Student--2013) |
There are several simple crafts or desserts that you can make to surprise someone on Valentine's Day. This article gives step by step directions for a heart-shaped envelope, Valentine's Day cards, and cheesecake-filled strawberries; photo. |
Page 6
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| 7 | Jake's take: Midseason basketball awards Bemis--Jacob Harry (Student--2011) |
The author reviews UNI men's basketball season so far reflecting on the best and worst moments. He has deemed Nate Buss and the most improved player and Deon Mitchell as the MVP. UNI will need to improve immensely to have any tournament success; photo. |
| 8 | Panthers above .500 after victory: Davison scores 19 in win Alvarado--Nicholas Evan (Student--2013) |
UNI women's basketball defeated Loyola University, 70-59, resulting in a winning record for the first time this season. Stephanie Davison was the top scorer with 19 points. Coach Warren felt the team did a great job on both offense and defense; photo. |
