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School of Applied Human Sciences newly established

The Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology and Family Studies merged with the Mental Health and School Counseling Program to form a new school within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Aug. 5, 2010.  The new school is collectively titled the School of Applied Human Sciences. Full story

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UNI Panther Marching Band to present new victory march

This year, the University of Northern Iowa Panther Marching Band is breathing to life a dormant tradition. Starting at the Sept. 11 home football game, the Panther Marching Band, affectionately known by its members as PMB, will perform UNI’s new victory march during the pre-game performance. In case you were wondering, a victory march is played by a marching band after its team scores or whenever the band feels the crowd needs to wake up. As the year progresses, the victory march, along with the UNI fight song, will be played with a conglomeration of songs PMB will perform throughout the football games. Full story

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Videotape the police

In 1991, Rodney King was pulled over after a high-speed chase with police. Unlike his passengers, King resisted his arrest. It took 56 blows of a baton before police decided he was adequately subdued. It would have been no surprise if King’s violent encounter went unnoticed. Full story

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Hochstedler becomes all-time leading scorer at UNI

Senior forward Chelsie Hochstedler has many goals in mind when it comes to soccer. One of those goals is scoring goals, which is something she has become quite accustomed to on the University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team.  In a recent match against Northern Illinois University, Hochstedler scored the 21st goal of her collegiate career, thus making her the leading scorer in University of Northern Iowa history.  UNI’s previous holder was Shanon Dechant. Full story

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Study Abroad

Manure never smelt so good. A cheeseburger never tasted better. Driving never felt so revitalizing. After spending five months in England and Italy, America never was better. Landing in the Cedar Rapids airport, however, I was faced with a barrage of emotions. It is a new sensation to be back home after spending half a year in a different country. Full story

Ryan’s Rants

Just tear the dang thing down already!

Last Friday night I made the trek to my hometown to see my younger brother strap on the varsity pads for the first time in a week one high school football opener. The night couldn’t have been any more perfect. The temperature was in the mid to upper 70s with a slight breeze and a cloudless sky was looking upon us as the great Indians of Forest City High School contained a pesky Algona High School squad in a 15-7 opening week defensive battle. Full story

“Party On” To Be New Black Hawks Slogan

The Waterloo Black Hawks have announced their new slogan for the 2010-2011 campaign, in an effort to encourage fans to get loud supporting their United States Hockey League (USHL) team this season. The slogan is “Party On,” and will be featured on t-shirts from the official Waterloo Black Hawks’ souvenir store, Party Town Outfitters, next month. Full story

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Freshman 15: A myth?

Each year, thousands of students are faced with the fears that accompany becoming a college freshman. One of these fears revolves around gaining the “freshman 15.” Gaining weight during the first year of college is common, but the idea of the “freshman 15” has been blown out of proportion, according to Joan Thompson, University of Northern Iowa health aide coordinator. Full story

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Department of Residence Encourages In-Room Recycling

For University of Northern Iowa students who grew up hearing “reduce, reuse, recycle,” staying green at college has become a bit easier. This fall, for the first time, all nine of UNI’s residence halls, as well as the ROTH apartment complex, will have in-room recycling. Full story

Campus Cooking

Glad to be back in school and ready to indulge in some ramen noodles, cafeteria food and the occasional fast food Chinese meal? Yeah right! Make your momma proud and your stomach happy this year by creating some simple, inexpensive yet delicious food. All you will need is some spare change, a couple of commercial breaks and a hungry appetite. Full story

BRAD’S SPORTS BLURB

Is Lou Piniella deserving off the Hall of Fame?

Most of you probably already know that long-time Major League Baseball manager (and former player) Lou Piniella retired just over a week ago. Piniella announced earlier in the season that this would be his final year as an MLB manager and he planned to retire at the end of the season. Full story

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Proposition 8

Recently, a ruling came down from the California Supreme Court blocking the controversial Proposition 8, which would ban homosexual marriages in California.  I’m not going to debate the merits of the law and whether it should or shouldn’t be enacted. I believe there is a much bigger danger in this court ruling, one that really threatens every state, not just California, and is about much more than marriage. Full story

Recycling becomes campus wide

The University of Northern Iowa is becoming increasingly more eco-friendly and green. This year, recycling efforts in the dorms on campus were expanded to include in-room recycling and recycling center in the residence halls. The massive increase of indoor recycling has increased desire for outdoor recycling as well.  So far six three -unit recycling bins have been purchased. According to Eric O’Brien, UNI Sustainability Coordinator, one of these units has been placed by the west entrance to the Wellness and Recreation Center. Others will be installed at the Schindler Education Center plaza, the McLeod Center and at the Maucker Union plaza. Full story

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Getting involved can be key to college success

It’s that time of year again. Students swarm the University of Northern Iowa campus, searching for their classrooms and craving a way to vent that extra energy that comes from the excitement and novelty of the college experience. Luckily for them (and for those of us who are returning to campus), an abundance of student clubs and organizations, sports and events exist both on and off campus to fill free time. Full story