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1 | 'We are the 99 percent' | "Occupy" protests have sprung up all over the world; after starting on Wall Street in New York City. Marchers gathered on campus, marched to Wells Fargo bank, and then camped overnight at Overman Park; photo. | |
2 | Edelman emphasizes need to end child poverty | Marian Wright Edelman spoke on the topic "The Future of Our Children in a Post 9/11 World". She shared her experiences during 9/11 and urged the audience to fight for education for today's children; photo. | |
3 | UNI Stand holds Congo Week events | Events will be held to raise awareness about the Republic of the Congo. The events are sponsored by the local chapter of the Student-Led Division of the Genocide Intervention Network. Events include films and speakers. |
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4 | Senate to vote on tuition increase resolution | Northern Iowa Student Government senate will vote to support the proposed 3.75% increase in tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year. This increase was proposed by the Board of Regents and supported by President Allen. |
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5 | Victims of our society | Domestic violence has been around since Biblical times. The rapist should be the one harassed, asked all the embarrassing questions, and have family and friends asked about his mental state. | |
6 | There aren't many smiles left for me | Notes concern for the importance of alcohol in the lives of many college students. College has involved alcohol for years, but it seems like overuse has taken over an entire generation. | |
7 | A response to "The damage of capitalism" | Government's influence on production through taxes, regulations, and embargoes makes our system a crony capitalism. In true capitalism, production is owned by the private sector. | |
8 | Against behaviorism | The exchange of opinion is essential to our ability to create a new beginning and act against the laws of behaviorism. Mankind should not be classed only on its behavior. |
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9 | College Hill overrun with the undead | The Other Place and the Mohair Pear sponsored the first zombie walk. Jackie Bean won the contest in a zombie wife costume. Bean hopes this will become an annual event that will move to Waterloo and/or the malls; photo. | |
10 | Have your cupcake and eat it too | She's the First is a non-profit group that sponsors young girls' education in the developing world and helping them be the first of their family to graduate from high school. The UNI chapter will sell cupcakes as their first fund raiser; photo. | |
11 | Scripts needed for 10-Minute Play Festival | Student Theatre Association is accepting scripts for the sixth annual play festival. The deadline for submission is December 17. Following the selection of directors and actors, the festival will be held March 24 and 25. |
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12 | Conversation partners provide learning and companionship | The Culture and Intensive English Program sponsors a program that matches non-English speakers with English speakers. Participants meet at least once a week. Both participants learn a great deal from the experience. | |
13 | "Guernica" playwright speaks at SWT | Cody Daigle discussed the creative process behind the play and his inspiration, at age eighteen, to write the play; photo. | |
14 | Kappa Sigma hosts Sausage Fest | All proceeds from the Fest were donated to the American Cancer Society. Yard games, hot dog eating contest, raffles, and a boxing tournament in the bouncy boxing ring highlighted the event; photo. |
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15 | Sportsmanship is dying in college football | Votes in the Bowl Championship Series may be the cause of "running Up" the score in college football games. Many older, more experienced coaches, resist the trend out of respect for their opponents; photo. | |
16 | UNI defeats Drake, sweeps Creighton | Volleyball team continues its winning ways. Their record is 19-1 and 9-0 in the conference; photo. | |
17 | Strong second half propels UNI past SDSU, 31-14 | Football team defeats South Dakota State to continue its five game winning streak. Tirrell Rennie passed for four touchdowns. The defense held SDSU scoreless in the second half; photo. |
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18 | Black Hawks split weekend, lead Western Conference | Waterloo hockey team lost to Dubuque and came back to win against Cedar Rapids at home the following night; photo. |