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1 50/50 in 2020 to host conference
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020) 		UNI's Department of Political Science and the student group 50/50 will hold the "You're Next Leadership Conference" in the Maucker Union ballrooms on January 31. The conference focuses on women's involvement in government and public service in Iowa. Karen Kedrowski will be the keynote speaker, the lunch and learn will be facilitated by history professor Barbara Cutter, and there will be afternoon sessions followed by a panel with State Representative Timi Browns-Powers, City Councilwoman Sasha Wohlpart, and NISG Director of Diversity Mahlia Brown; photo.
2 UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) 		UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos.
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3 DOR preps for recontracting, updates
Cavalier--Kimberly (Student--2020) 		The Department of Residence announced a number of changes to student housing, including starting the recontracting process in the spring instead of fall, the institution of a mixed community option for different classes of students, the reopening of Dancer Hall. Additionally, student dining will see changes including continuous hours for Piazza and Rialto dining centers and a new meal plan option. Prices will not be increasing; photo.
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4 Don't take life for granted
Bennethum--Abigail (Class of 2021) 		In the aftermath of the deaths of professional basketball player Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and others, Bennethum discusses mortality and the unpredictability of life. The author urges readers to tell people how they feel, especially loved ones; photo.
5 Values might prove obstacle for Dems in 2020
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) 		In the author's opinion, the Iowa caucus is an important moment in deciding who will be the Democratic presidential nominee. Horning discusses the four leading candidates - Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg - and analyzes what early caucuses and primaries could mean for their campaigns and the future of the party as a whole; photo.
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6 UNI alum reflects on graduation in song
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) 		Clayton Ryan releases the single "Prairie Fire," inspired by his feelings about graduating from UNI. He created the song's video with UNI graduates Aaron Van Maanen and Neal Johnson of Good Era film in the jazz studio at UNI; photo.
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7 Ritchie returns home home with stylish 'Gentlemen'
Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) 		Friesen reviews "The Gentlemen," 3/5; photo.
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8 Cats look forward after 65-57 fall to Redbirds
Kiewiet--Brielle (Student--2019) 		The women's basketball team lost a conference game to the Illinois State Redbirds, 65-57. They are 11-7 overall and 3-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC).
9 Chiefs vs 49ers: Who will take the Superbowl trophy?
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2024) 		Patrick Hansen comments on the 2020 Super Bowl and predicts the Chiefs will beat the 49ers, 28-17; photo.
10 Panther down Loyola, move into first place
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The men's basketball team defeated the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in the McLeod Center, 67-62. They are 6-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and 17-3 overall; photo.