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1 Students struggle with graduation decision The choice for students nearing graduation is to attend graduate school or try to enter the employment arena. Their choice is more difficult because of the high unemployment rate and a depressed economy; photo.
2 News Brief: Rider recycling revolution A recycling bin located in each room in Rider Hall has resulted in a 120.5% increase in recycling in one semester. The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center hopes to expand the project to other dorms in the future.
3 United Faculty accepts $520,000 in pay cuts in exchange for no layoffs There will be no layoffs of faculty in this fiscal year, thanks to an agreement between the Board of Regents and United Faculty. Salaries will be adjusted downward; much like a progressive tax.
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4 News Brief: Financial Aid encourages students to file FAFSA early Tim Bakula said that as the economy has worsened, applications for FAFSA have increased. This may result in some types of federal aid running out of funds.
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5 Priorities of our representatives Education and the economy should be foremost on the minds of the General Assembly. However, concerns about the lack of "so help me God" in the swearing in ceremony and gay marriage seem to be more important in the minds of some.
6 Get busy or die Students urged to take advantage of the health facilities on campus. At least add extra movement in your life; whether it be walking, standing, or light exercise. Movement is one of the keys to better health.
7 Worth the risk? The health dangers of getting inked Tattoos are permanent expressions of a connection important to the person. There are dangers involved with the process: allergic reactions, restriction on receiving an MRI, and being unable to donate blood.
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8 UNI's Lifelong University program offers new non-credit courses Four courses will be offered this winter and spring targeting older citizens and retirees. The Lifelong University served one hundred eighty-five during the fall semester, with eighty-five in a class examining Buddhism.
9 New Year's resolutions full up the WRC Daily use of the WRC has increased from 1800 per day to 2200 per day since students returned from Christmas break. The WRC is the kind of place that other universities wish to build.
10 ProBoard hosts Snow Games Sledding, snowball fights, and a relay will highlight the activities of the Snow Games. The games will be held in front of Bender Hall. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available.
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11 Panthers commence 2010 indoor track season Panther Open meet provides first chance for athletes to perform against other competition. Both men's and women's teams will compete in the Jack Johnson Classic in Minneapolis; photo.
12 Shockers outplay newly-ranked Panthers Wichita State defeated the men's basketball team, 60-51; ended UNI's fifteen game winning streak.
13 Living the dream Trades among NBA teams discussed.
14 Women's basketball looks for momentum After starting the season 0-4, the women's basketball team has improved their record to 6-10. Continued improvement is the goal for Coach Warren's team.