Northern Iowan — December 10, 2010

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1	What Inspires You?	University Museum hosts lecture by Jeremy Schraffenberger on how traditions can be used to discuss poetic influence; photo.
1	In the capitol	Northern Iowa Student Government is lobbying for a statewide sales tax holiday on textbooks. Students are encouraged to participate in special lobbying days. NISG hopes to increase awareness of UNI by training students in lobbying; photo.
1	No Dead Week here	Many universities use the week prior to final week as time to prepare. No meetings are scheduled and no large assignments, other than those on the syllabus, are permitted. Students seem to favor Dead Week and professors seem to be against; photo.
2	NISG fall election results	Winners of the fall election for the Northern Iowa Student Government announced. The Constitutional Amendment passed. One senator was not retained.
2	St. Stephen the Witness to present John Angotti	Catholic Student Center will present John Angotti in concert at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Angotti is a Christian music artist and has been involved with the Waterloo school system and the Cedar Valley for several years.
3	NISG president vetoes constitutional overhaul	Joel Anderson expressed concerns with the passed constitutional overhaul; prior to his vetoing the measure.
4	UNI's NABL receives FRA grant	Ag-Based Lubricant Center awarded a $371,373 grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. Research for the use of biofuels for locomotives, using soybeans. Environmental footprint is greatly reduced using this fuel.
5	'Love and Other Drugs' a must see	The movie, 'Love and Other Drugs', is reviewed.
5	UNI School of Music present 'Chimes of Christmas'	Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center hosted vocal groups from the School of Music. Choir members filed through the aisles, sang on stage, and from the balcony. The hall was filled with holiday spirit; photo.
5	The Band Perry to perform at UNI	Maucker Union Ballroom will host The Band Perry, in concert, February 24, 2011.
5	Circus coming to town	The second installment of Sissy's Sircus to be presented at the Oster Regent Theater. The show is full length burlesque that is sure to please the audience; photo.
6	UNI Gallery of Art to feature various students' works	Five graduating art students will have their works on exhibit at the Gallery of Art. The opening reception is December 9 at 7:00 pm and it is free and open to the public.
7	"Northern Iowan" staff choices for top albums of 2010	The music industry in 2010 had many contenders for top album of the year. Students rank top five; photo.
10	'We establish this Constitution in order to	Discussion of the NISG constitution and proposed procedural changes.
10	Only on The Violence Network	Author proposes a new television channel, The Violence Network. This proposal is rather tongue in cheek, thankfully.
10	Holiday wish list	Members of the editorial staff share their hopes for the new year. President Allen's health, basketball success, students taking group projects more seriously, and hopes for a snow day are some of the wishes.
10	A free mattress	A parental decision to offer a used mattress for free results in an eye opening experience. The disparity between those that have and those that do not have is immense.
12	Three Panthers earn AVCA All-Region Honors	Ellie Blankenship, Michelle Burow, and Bre Payton were named to the American Volleyball Coaches All-Region Team.
12	Cold shooting dooms the Panthers	Panther men's basketball team loses to the Iowa Hawkeyes 52-39. The Panthers shot twenty seven per cent from the field; photo.
12	DJKaput	The arrest of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for drug possession seems to cap the season for the Hawkeye football team. DJK was the leading receiver and has been suspended from all team activities; prior to the bowl game.
13	Panthers hold on for a 73-64 victory over South Dakota	Women's basketball team scores a victory over South Dakota in the McLeod Center; photo.