Northern Iowan — August 26, 2005

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1 Welcome back Letter from President Koob talks about exciting things happening at UNI; photo.
1 Students of UNI Northern Iowa Student Government leaders Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy welcome students and encourage them to become active in student organizations and other activities; photo.
3 Pipac partnered with Barmuda Pipac Centre is now being leased by the Barmuda Corporation and will now be known as Park Place Ballrooms and Event Centre at Pipac Centre on the Lake; photo.
4 Ambassadors' Tour of Iowa showcases state, world leaders Alumni and US Senator Charles Grassley leads Ambassadors' Tour of Iowa with a stop at UNI; photo.
5 For ninth year, UNI ranked second UNI is ranked second in the "Midwestern Universities--Master's" category behind Truman State University in Missouri.
7 Save gas by partying on campus Gives the benefits of staying on campus on weekends, even if it is only to save gas.
7 France an eye-opener back home Student's travels across France this summer are likened to a new student arriving at college for the first time.
7 Regrets after all these years . . . Urges students to stick with their harder classes and enjoy general education classes more.
11 Student Voices Students respond to the question, "What was the most exciting thing in your life this summer?"
11 UNI offers many ways to improve study skills Students can improve skills through academic advising, talking to their professors, or consulting the Peer Advisors in Residence (PAIR); photo.
11 Students spend summer working and playing UNI students tell how they spent their summer; photo.
13 Welcome Week activities kick off school year Welcome week activities scheduled and explained.
14 Get involved to stay healthy this year Students can maintain physical and mental health by taking advantage of UNI services including the Student Health Center, the WRC, and counseling services; photo.
15 Exciting times ahead for gridders; late season surge leaves football team with high expectations Preseason standings have UNI ranked twelfth in the Sports Network poll; photo.
15 New offense propels UNI to exhibition victories, high hopes for '05 season Women's soccer team hopes to be more successful with a new coach and a new formation; photo.
15 Netters pull together to reclaim the roost The volleyball team enjoyed an off-season trip to Brazil to compete.
16 One great summer, despite few problems Writer explains the uniqueness of baseball compared to other sports.
17 "Payton Watch" Terrance Freeney is a possible candidate for the Walter Payton Award; photo.
18 Cagers finding success overseas David Gruber and Ben Jacobson play abroad this summer in Australia and with the NIT All-Star team, respectively; photo.
20 Rugby replaces size with speed This year's roster features smaller men with greater speed; 2005 fall schedule given.
20 A brief look at UNI sports summer news Summary of sports news that occurred during the summer months.