Issue Contents

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1 ARCTICenter: the new 'cool' thing
Welsch--Shelby (Student--2015)

The Board of Regents unanimously voted to expand the UNI arctic studies program; part of the expansion includes a new facility called the ARCTICenter (Arctic, Remote and Cold Territories Interdisciplinary Center); photo.
2 Hit by a car? No free tuition
Adams--Phillip (Student--2015), Coppock--Kiley (Student--2015)

Campus members, including the Employee Safety and Employee Health and Well-Being Committee, question the safety of the Hudson Road crosswalk from the Towers to student parking near the UNI-Dome. Additionally, chair of the Health and Safety Committee Therese Callaghan emphasizes safety and that the rumor that if a student gets hit by a car they get free tuition is false.
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3 CME restructure underway
Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019)

The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) is being restructured with a student-centric focus to better serve students and faculty.
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4 NISG contingency fund running dry
Frasher--Iris (Student--2013), Barikor--Leziga (Student--2015)

The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) contingency fund is lower than the funding request needed for the full 2015-2016 academic year, which will impact funds allocated to student organizations; photo.
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5 Criticizing the media is 'in,' but accountability is out
Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014)

Northern Iowan editor Nick Fisher discusses "Gotcha Journalism" and its effect on modern day politics; photoNorthern Iowa editor Nick Fisher discusses "gotcha journalism," the Northern Iowan's mission statement, and criticisms of the paper; photo.
6 Sex robots, Luddites and tech takeover
Jackson--Michael (Student--2015)

Jackson discusses the future of technology, robots, and artificial intelligence. In the author's opinion, technological innovation should be welcomed instead of feared.
7 What's really meant by mathematics?
Moeller--Jesse (Student--2015)

In the author's opinion, the field of mathematics is largely misunderstood. Moeller discusses how mathematics is focused on problem-solving, making arguments, and exploring structure; photo.
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8 Courage comes with teaching profession
Gravert--Gabe (Student--2015)

In the author's opinion, teachers have difficult jobs, care about their students, and make a difference in the world; photos.
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9 May the best mustache win: no shave pledge
Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013), Frasher--Iris (Student--2013)

The Colleges Against Cancer student organization held a 'No shave November' party on November 1 to kick off their month-long fundraising event for the American Cancer Society; photo.
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10 Informing the voters of Iowa
Rekemeyer--Kyle (Student--2014)

The department of philosophy and world religions will hold a three-part lecture series titled "Islam and Iowa Politics." Lectures include "Abraham, Moses and Jesus: The Heritage of the Bible in the Qur'an" by assistant professor of religion John Burnight; "Islam in Iowa: An American Story" by assistant professor of religion Cara Burnidge; and "'We the People': Trust in Public Discourse" by professor of religion William Clohessy; photo.
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11 CrossFit: Growing opportunity to get moving
Herring--Ryan (Student--2015)

Herring discusses the growing popularity of CrossFit, an exercise regimen; photo.
12 The CFP rankings: how long can they stay in?
Deitrick--Kevin (Student--2015)

Deitrick discusses the College Football Playoffs; photo.
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13 Will fantasy leagues change sports for the worst?
O'Brien--Alfred (Student--2015)

In the author's opinion, legalizing betting on fantasy sports is an ethical issue and would increase the negative effects of gambling; photo.