Issue Contents

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1 Keep the light on for Banned Books Week
Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020)
Banned Books Week has returned to UNI, celebrated by Rod Library and the College of Education with multiple displays around campus. The American Library Association (ALA) maintains a list of banned books, which are books challenged by individuals or groups who want them removed from public and school libraries. Youth services librarian Katelyn Browne discusses reasons why books are banned and encourages students and future teachers to read widely; photos.
2 UNI-Dome hosts Bands of America
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
UNI will host a Bands of America competition. Marching bands from all over the Midwest will be arriving to compete in a variety of events. The Panther Marching Band (PMB) will also be in attendance to help at the event and to perform two shows; photos.
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3 Author Jo Knowles shares stories, advice
McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019)
Author Jo Knowles visited UNI and held a discussion about how she writes her books, the process of getting it to the editors, and handling rejection. Knowles also talked about a seven-week residency program that she and other faculty from all over the country host. She was to speak at the Final Thursday Reading Series at the Heart Center for the Arts on September 26; photo.
4 Student Health Clinic: birth control, flu shots
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
The UNI Student Health Clinic (SHC) had no policy changes birth control and birth control education and will continue distribution. Flu shot clinics will also be held in the coming weeks. These walk-in clinics can be covered by health insurance companies or will be a $30 fee.
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5 The 'gift' of western democracy
Rawwas--Mohammed (Class of 2021)
In response to Laura Bush's invitation to speak on UNI's campus, Rawwas discusses the Bush Administration's decision to go to Iraq. In the author's opinion, democracy was a screen for capitalistic intentions and resulted in violence against the Iraqi people; photo.
6 Women's rights is a logical deciding factor
Corbin--Steven B. (Class of 1970; Emeritus of Marketing)
Professor Emeritus of Marketing Steve Corbin submitted a letter to the editor, writing that women may be the deciding factor this election year due to the current political, economic, and cultural environment. Corbin also briefly describes the motivating issues for both Republican and Democratic women; photo.
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7 Emmys prove awards shows' descent
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Gabrielle Leitner reviews the Emmys. Leitner describes the wins and snubs of the snow, and concludes that as entertainment industry changes and streaming services gain popolarity, awards shows are losing their sentiment and prevalence; photos.
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8 2019 Hall of Fame class enshrined
Potter--Jacob (Student--2019)
UNI Athletics Hall of Fame 2019 inductees include the 2009-2010 Sweet 16 men's basketball team, women's basketball player and championship coach Kris Huffman, Panther wide receiver turned NFL pro Eddie Berlin, women's basketball's second all-time leading wins leader in coach Tony DiCecco, national wrestling champion Don Parker and All-American track athlete Diana Leftridge; photo.
9 Panthers finish 2-1 in Milwaukee tourney
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2024)
The UNI volleyball team traveled to Milwaukee to compete at the Marquette Invitational, finishing 2-1. They lost to the Marquette Golden Eagles but won against St. Louis and Wisconsin-Green Bay. This tourney also moved Karlie Taylor up to sixth place in all-time kills in UNI history and Rachel Koop moved to the 10th place in assists to achieve 2,000 assists; photos.