Issue Contents

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1 President Evans approves of spring 2016 tuition increase
Welsch--Shelby (Student--2015)

Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) approved a $100 mid-year tuition increase. NISG president Katie Evans says the money is necessary to maintain UNI's quality of education considering smaller state appropriations. The student body has mixed reactions concerning the rise; photo. 
2 The poor of '1984'
Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014)

James M. Lang, an English professor at Assumption College, gave the lecture "The Poor of '1984': The Roots of George Orwell's Final Novel" on September 18 in Seerley Hall as part of the Ethics in Higher Education Conference. He discussed themes of capitalism and the invisibility of poor people in Orwell's work.
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3 Iowa pays the price
Olsasky--Clinton (Student--2015)

The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Iowa Pays the Price will be at Maucker Union on September 24 to promote education on campaign financing and fiscal transparency in elections; photo.
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4 Getting the grit: SWS tips for overcoming academic obstacles
Lobberecht--Kayley (Student--2012)

Lobberecht, a graduate assistant in Student Wellness Services, promotes the concept of grit to overcome obstacles, including the elements growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity; photo.
5 Personal tech devices belong in classroom
Wagner--Amanda (Student--2014)

In the author's opinion, professors should not restrict students from using personal electronic devices in the classroom; photo.
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6 Dancing with HLSU community
Barikor--Leziga (Student--2015), Adams--Phillip (Student--2015)

The Hispanic Latino Student Union (HLSU) held its annual "Bailé Bajo las Luces," or "Dance under the Stars," on September 18 to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo.
7 New opportunities abroad
Baughman--Katie (Student--2014)

Study Abroad's International Opportunities Fair was held in the Maucker Union Ballrooms on September 16, showcasing many of the programs and experiences available to students.
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8 Depp's return
Rouse--Joshua Daniel-Nelson (Student--2014)

Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo.
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9 Panthers drop two games in South Dakota
Tjepkes--Brandon (Student 2014)

The women's soccer team lost to South Dakota State University, 1-0; and lost to South Dakota University, 1-0.
10 Panthers roll Mustangs, 34-20, in California for second win
Winford--Logan (Student--2015), Pady--Dylan (Student--2015)

The football team beat California Polytechnic State University, 34-20, in a September 19 game; photo.
11 UNI splits four game stretch in four days
Huntley--Zach (Student--2014)

The women's volleyball team played four games, winning two, to stand at a season record of 6-7. The lost to Iowa State University, 0-3; lost to Western Kentucky University, 1-4; defeated the University of Alabama, 3-1; and defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies, 3-1; photo.