Northern Iowan — October 11, 2013

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1 Students scramble to complete challenges As a part of Homecoming week, CATS put on a Traditions Challenge Amazing Race. Teams raced around the campus demonstrating their knowledge of UNI and taking photos for their Traditions Challenge book; photo.
1 Public intox popular crime during Homecoming Alcohol is often an issue during Homecoming week. Last year at the football game, seven students were arrested for public intoxication; photo.
1 UNI's royalty shows off their talent The Homecoming Court participated in a questionnaire and a talent competition on Tuesday night. The Homecoming king and queen will be announced on Friday night during the pep rally; photo.
1 Biological male nominated for Homecoming queen Steven Sanchez was nominated for Homecoming queen. He identifies as a male transgender student or gender queer. He felt honored that many people supported him and said they would vote for him; photo.
2 DOT requesting proof of traffic camera effectiveness Debate between various city officials and the Iowa Department of Transportation began over safety verse revenue regarding the implementation and regulation of automated traffic cameras; photo.
3 New research center brings creativity to UNI: the center strives to improve student learning and problem solving The Creative Life Research Center has opened its door here at UNI. It is located in Sabin Hall. The goal of the center is to help make UNI a nerve center for creative research both statewide and nationwide; photo.
3 UNI professors, United Faculty win case against BOR United Faculty, the UNI Iowa professors' faculty union, announced that a state district court ruled that the Iowa Board of Regents must negotiate faculty job buyouts with the union.
4 An 'apology' for the Liberal Arts Core Explains why the Liberal Arts Core is important. Tells where the term came from and why UNI is referred to as a "Liberal Arts School."
4 Segregation still prominent in modern times Says segregation still occurs on UNI's campus. Says the racial based organizations on campus divide the minorities from the rest of UNI's population.
5 Thank you! Thanks the students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and supporters of UNI for their participation in the installation of President Ruud; photo.
6 Thrills abound at local haunts Tells about the haunted houses in the area; photo.
7 Redeker Center reopened The official grand reopening of the University of Northern Iowa's Redeker Cent and the Panther Village Phase II dedication was held inside the Piazza Dining Center on Wednesday, October 9.
8 UNI sweeps Bradley in Peoria The volleyball team won their fourth straight match against Bradley University. They have a record of 12-5 this season but have won 11 out of their last 12 matches; photo.
8 Johnson moving up UNI all-time records lists David Johnson is on pace to become the best running back in the University of Northern Iowa's history; photo.
9 UNI places 5 top-3 finishers UNI's women's tennis team finished their fall season with five top-three finishers at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships.