Northern Iowan — October 1, 2013

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1	UNI could sharply impact C. F. City Council elections	Cedar Falls City Council elections are right around the corner. Students can participate in the Cedar Falls City Council election by voting on November 5. Column tells where each ward is located; photo.
1	Debt ceiling looms over Congress	Professor Hoffman says the federal debt ceiling needs to be raised. A possible government shutdown will occur on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The debt ceiling deadline is slated for October 17; photo.
1	UNI students build home for families	Habitat for Humanity wants to get more people involved in their organization. People do not need to have previous construction experience to help.
3	An open letter to UNI President William Ruud	Linh Ta talks about the installation of President Ruud. Expresses concern about the different issues UNI is currently facing. Encourages President Ruud to remember his goals, aspirations, and commitment to serving the UNI community.
4	Religion becoming prevalent among young adults	The young adults across America are identifying as "nones," meaning they are unaffiliated with any religion. The number of unaffiliated Americans has risen from five percent in the 1970s to eight percent in the last decade; photo.
4	UNI students rise up against domestic abuse	October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Women's and Gender Studies program will be hosting various events throughout the month. They hope that students will get involved; photo.
6	Getting defensive on the field	The football team is currently 4-0. They most recently beat McNeese State University. They begin conference play as they travel to Fargo, North Dakota, to face top-ranked North Dakota State University; photo.