Northern Iowan — November 16, 2010

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1 What did it mean? Professor Donna Hoffman led a discussion forum on what messages were sent during the election of 2010; believes that there was no mandate this year and that negative ads are not well received by Iowa voters; photo.
1 HLC Review team recommends UNI for full reaccreditation Higher Learning Commission has examined UNI and found the university worthy of another ten years of accreditation; photo.
1 UNI celebrates International Education Week Provost Gloria Gibson opened the celebration Sunday in Lang Auditorium. Guang Jin, a UNI alumnus, was the keynote speaker. The week's activities announced.
1 Risman speaks on sexuality and hooking up Barbara Risman, renowned professor in feminist theory and gender equality, provided two lectures in response to a standing room only crowd. Her visit was sponsored by the Sociology Club.
5 UNI graduate assistant finds adventure in Africa Devin Yeoman spent eight months in Africa as a researcher, teacher, activist, and adventurer. His teaching experience allowed him to get to know the population and understand their problems; photo.
5 UNI students, faculty remember professor of education A candlelight vigil honored Janet McClain near the fountain at the Schindler Education Center. Professor McClain lost her fight with cancer on October 27, 2010; photo.
6 Alison Scott hits the groove for Seeds of Hope Alison Scott's new album, "Chinese Whispers", is best described as soul. She performed with Kevin Bowe at the Hub for the Seeds of Hope fundraiser. Her set included eight original songs.
6 Campus Activates Board hosts comedy night Adam Grabowski and Cristela Alonzo held the crowd in their hands during comedy night.
7 UNI Financial Aid Office to offer holiday budget sessions The holidays are a time that college students and others can get caught up in the moment and overspend. Sessions are designed to aid in budgeting and sticking to the budget for gifts.
10 Snow: yesterday's threat, today's enemy, tomorrow's hope We know that snow in Iowa will happen. Readers warned of the dangers involved with winter driving or walking; urges readers to be extremely careful this winter.
10 What about healthcare? Examination of the recently passed health care bill results in confusion. This examination does make clear that our county needs significant healthcare reform.
10 Is honesty always the best policy? Believes that we have all stretched the truth at some point in our lives. Honesty is best for those who can handle the truth. Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are great traditions that require less than the truth.
12 Tips on tipping The average server earns less than minimum wage and relies on tips to make his or her living. Ten per cent has been the standard tip, but the author thinks that this should be left if the service in below average. Twenty per cent is now the standard.
13 UNI posts 74-50 win at Colorado State Women's basketball team opens the season with a win. Four team members scored in double figures. The Panther women forced twenty-seven turnovers; photo.
13 Panthers clinch MVFC title with 38-14 victory over the Missouri State Bears Football team wins conference title for the fourth time in six years. The Senior Night Game opened with Carlos Anderson returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown; photo.
13 No. 13 Syracuse rolls 68-46 Basketball team opens the season with a loss to Syracuse before a crowd of over twenty-one thousand fans; photo.
16 UNI Panthers win regular season Missouri Valley Conference title Volleyball team defeats Indiana State, 3-0, and Illinois State, 3-1. The wins make the team the conference champions for the second year in a row; photo.