Northern Iowan — October 1, 2010

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1	UNI graduate student hopes to restore Cedar Bend Savanna	Mary Cox spent her summer internship conducting a biological survey of the Cedar Bend Savanna. She also created a photo monitoring system to document changes and cleared piles of brush; photo.
1	NISG establishes new chalking policy	Chalking of sidewalks is now covered by a policy from the Student Government. Messages must be signed by those leaving the message. No overwriting or defacing will be allowed. Disciplinary action may be initiated for violations; photo.
1	Is a college education worth it?	According to a report by the Chronicle of Higher Education, over a forty year career the typical college graduate earns sixty-six per cent more than a high school graduate.
2	Office of Admissions to hold video contest	Prizes will be awarded in three categories for ninety second videos showing "Panther Pride" of students. The videos will be shown to prospective students.
4	UNI gears up for Family Weekend activities, events	Oktoberfest activities, volleyball, the Orchesis and International Dance Theatre performance, Hillside Observatory, and the Panther football game are highlights of Family Weekend; photo.
4	Student Voices	Students answer the question, "What is the strangest thing you have seen on campus?"; photo.
4	He said, she said: relationship advice	Men's and women's response to the question, "What are the worst things you can say on a first date?"; photo.
5	"You Again" filled with humorous cat fights, life lessons	The new Jamie Lee Curtis film, "You Again", is reviewed; photo.
5	Panther Portraits	Scenes from the football game against North Dakota State; including the Marching Band and mascot; photo.
8	Blasphemy Day: ignore it	Students advised not to engage the Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers concerning their chalking during Blasphemy Day.
8	The greatest decision ever made	Finds that the adoption of two cats came with some adjustments, but the end result was positive.
8	Technology overload	Many students are in constant need of information. They are checking Facebook, tweeting, texting, or emailing most of the time. They forget how to have an honest conversation. Everyone needs a break from technology.
9	In defense of Bieber Fever	Justin Bieber's popularity reminds us how quickly we forget other popular musical entertainers.
10	Key conference match inhabits UNI-Dome Saturday	Second Missouri Valley Conference game of the season pits the Panthers against South Dakota State. The Panthers are coming off two losses in a row to non-conference foes; photo.
10	Braun helps pave the way for No. 15 ranked Panther volleyball team	Last year's Freshman of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference continues to make major contributions to the success of the Panther volleyball team; photo.
11	Black Hawks set to begin 2010-11 campaign Saturday	The Waterloo Black Hawk hockey team will kick off the new season against arch rival Cedar Rapids. The team will have sixteen home games this year.