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Koch’s clutch performance saves Panthers

UNI survives another close game, riding Adam Koch’s 21-point showing

The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team overcame a five-point deficit in the final three minutes to defeat Southern Illinois University 55-52 at the McLeod Center Saturday. The No. 22-ranked Panthers move to 21-2 overall and 12-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference with the win. Full story

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UNI to conquer new heights with Rock Revolution

The University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Services Outdoor Recreation will host Rock Revolution, its 11th annual rock climbing and bouldering competition, Feb. 27. The event, which will be hosted in the Wellness and Recreation Center, will have climbers competing in novice, intermediate and advanced divisions in both top-rope and bouldering competitions. Full story

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“Coffee: The World in Your Cup” to be on display in the University Museum

Visitors to the University Museum Feb. 13 to May 8 can get keen to the bean with the newest attraction, “Coffee: The World in Your Cup.”  According to museum director Sue Grosboll the exhibit aims to show “the real history and impact of coffee. Full story

State Board of Regents approved 6-percent tuition increase, voted to repeal $100 surcharge

The state Board of Regents voted to repeal the $100 tuition surcharge to students and approved a 6-percent tuition increase for the next academic year during a meeting at Iowa State University Wednesday and Thursday. The board voted unanimously to repeal the surcharge pending the approval of Iowa Governor Chet Culver’s latest budget proposal. Full story

Participants and judges prepare for fifth annual CBA Talent Show tryouts

The University of Northern Iowa’s College of Business and Administration will begin tryouts for its fifth annual talent show Feb. 22.  Contestants are preparing for the chance to be one of the top three acts and win $700. Those selected are then chosen to perform for the College of Business and Administration’s graduation celebration award ceremony  April 22 in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Full story

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The problem with refunded tuition

On Feb. 4, the state Board of Regents voted unanimously to rescind the $100 surcharge that all University of Northern Iowa students paid for the spring semester. This decision is the contingent on Governor Chet Culver’s fiscal year 2011 budget, which includes a restoration of $30. Full story

Women’s swim team preps for conference championships

Panthers finish regular season schedule at the University of Iowa tonight

The University of Northern Iowa women’s swim team concludes its regular season competition today at the University of Iowa. The meet begins at 6 p.m. Following the meet, the Panthers will turn their attention to the Missouri Valley Conference Championships at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. Full story

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Spam hijacks several e-mail accounts

Microsoft blacklists UNI

What may have seemed to be an innocent notice from the University of Northern Iowa Information Technology Services has resulted in the hijacking of several UNI e-mail accounts.  After thousands of spam e-mails were sent from infected UNI accounts, the server for a major Internet company blacklisted the school, prohibiting the delivery of all UNI e-mails to their addresses for days. Full story

Stick 'em up

Despite all of the statistics and advice college students are bombarded with each semester - doing the “right thing” in order to succeed after college is confusing. On the outside looking in it’s obvious. Get good grades, get involved and gain work experience. Full story

A reminder from University Book & Supply to parents and students!

A reminder from University Book & Supply to parents and students! Save your course materials receipts – you may be eligible for a tax credit up to $2,500! The economic stimulus package signed into law by President Barack Obama in February 2009 makes the cost of college textbooks and course materials eligible for tax credits! This provision makes these important academic tools more affordable for students and their families. For more information, visit http://www.textbookaid.org/

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UNI Dance Team wins National Championship

The University of Northern Iowa Dance Team returned from the 2010 National Dance Team Championship with two trophies in their paws, including a title as  National Pom Champions. The National Championship was hosted by the Universal Dance Association at Disneyworld in Orlando, with the semi-finals Jan. Full story

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Texting while driving may potentially be banned

Students express support for anti-texting bills

Iowa lawmakers are considering making it illegal to text while driving. Four different bills have been proposed to solve the problem of distracted drivers, while some of the legislators consider the problem covered by existing reckless driving laws. Anti-texting laws have passed in 19 states and Washington D. Full story

A false sense of security

An e-mail has been circulating lately that makes an interesting and unusual claim. The anonymous author said that instead of pepper spray, one should use wasp spray to fend off potential predators. Supposedly, the wasp spray, when sprayed in the attacker’s eyes, will temporarily blind and disable them longer than good old pepper spray. Full story

Wrestlers drop two out of three

The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team does not get any breaks in their schedule as they wrestle some of the best competition in the nation. A week after dropping two conference duals to Utah Valley and Wyoming, the Panthers had to square off with No. Full story

Panther wrestling struggles with top-notch competition

The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team’s season is off to a rough start. The Panthers have squared off with four Big Ten teams including the top-ranked team in the nation, the University of Iowa. The Hawkeyes racked up a 48-3 win against the Panthers. Full story

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Students to honor MLK on day of service

Forty students will participate in a day of service organized by the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, the American Democracy Project and the University of Northern Iowa’s Student Involvement and Activities Center Jan. 18. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Full story

Season recap: Panther volleyball finishes with its ninth 30-win season

The University of Northern Iowa wrapped up another great season in Lincoln, Neb. this past weekend. In the NCAA tournament the Panthers advanced to the second round by beating Washington State in three sets. The second round wasn’t as simple for UNI as they ran into a tough Nebraska team. Full story