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The time for change is now >>page 7

Panthers topple Salukis, top Schockers >>page 9

Terry Branstad makes official return to office KARYN SPORY

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On Friday, Jan. 14, Iowa saw Terry Branstad return to the chief executive position as Iowa’s 42nd governor. Branstad, who had served a record four consecutive terms from 1983-1999 returned to his familiar seat, but with new obstacles and challenges before him.

The procession of Iowa’s dignitaries began with House and Senate members building up to the moment of Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and her husband entering, followed by Branstad and the First Lady of Iowa.

Reynolds spoke of a “new Iowa” in her inauguration speech.

“This new Iowa is one we will shape together. One where your government will work with you to keep our mind open and a willingness to do different and a willingness to change,” said Reynolds.

Branstad spoke of a covenant that is to be formed between Iowa and its people.

“It’s time to restore a transparency and integrity to our government decisionmaking process. In Iowa we prided ourselves … limited, but quality government See BRANSTAD, page 2

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Governor Terry Branstad spoke on Friday, Jan. 14 during the inauguration ceremony about his plan to create a covenant between Iowa and its people.

UNIFI hosts Faith Forum BLAKE FINDLEY Staff Writer

It’s not every day that an organization hosts an event to discuss what is wrong with itself, but that is exactly what University of Northern Iowa’s Freethinkers and Inquirers

did on Wednesday, Jan 12.

The event, titled “Faith Forum: What is Wrong with UNIFI?”, was designed to stimulate an intellectual discussion where people can share their opinions, no matter how strong, and feel free from ridicule and disrespect.

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Blasphemy Day and Darwin Week, UNIFI tries to initiate discussion on religion and other beliefs and considers itself an intellectual society. While many members are atheist or agnostic, there is no strict criterion to join the group other than having an open mind.

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David Whitself, UNIFI adviser and psychology professor emeritus, discusses religion with students Loren Thalacker, a sophomore biology education major; Joe Enabnit, a sophomore economics and philosophy major; and Michael Dippold, an economics major in his junior year, at the UNIFI Faith Forum Wednesday night.

Trevor Boeckmann, the president of UNIFI, opened up the forum by posing the presented question, “What is wrong with UNIFI?” Boeckmann asked members of UNIFI and outsiders alike to share their ideas.

“UNIFI started out as a very small group that prided itself on the intellectual curiosity of the group. No longer does UNIFI show up to discussions on Charles Darwin and evolution excited and pumped for the conversation,” Boeckmann started the conversation.

Boeckmann went on to discuss how the organization has morphed into more of a social group. He also presented the idea that perhaps UNIFI should start giving back to the community and show that they can give as much as other religious See UNIFI, page 3

Prices increase for soda in campus vending machines KARI BRAUMANN Editorial Staff

At the beginning of 2011, the price of soda in vending machines across the University of Northern Iowa campus rose from $1.25 to $1.50. The prices of other beverages in the vending machines, such as sports drinks and water, are not affected.

The decision to increase the prices was made the week before Christmas, according to Kelly Flege, director of Business Operations at UNI. “(It) was a collaborative decision made between the university and Pepsi officials, and it was done after evaluating other cost factors and other criteria,” Flege said.

The campus vending machines are owned and serviced by Pepsi. UNI is currently in the third year of a 10-year vendor contract with the company and this is the first price increase under the current contract. According to Flege, the last time the price of soda in campus vending machines increased was about four and a half years ago. She doesn’t expect the price to change in the near future.

“I don’t really anticipate another increase for (about) four or five years again,” Flege said.

The price of soda in campus convenience stores such as Biscotti’s, 23rd Street Market and Essentials has also gone up slightly because of an increased cost from Pepsi for those items.

“The cost of production for the items that go into making the carbonated beverages are where things have gone up -the commodity prices,” Flege explained.

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services; when our government said it would do something we did it and for the right reasons,” said Branstad.

“But we’ve gotten off track.

We’ve over-promised and under-delivered, turning our solutions into problems.

Iowans deserve better. And we will get back on track.”

One individual listening to Branstad’s words of a better Iowa and transparent government was Lee Booton.

Booton is the Upper MidWest Regional Director of Patriot Outreach, a service he is proud to be involved with after his own battle with post-traumatic stress

disorder after fighting in Vietnam.

“I lobby for veterans’ rights. It is so important that we are here to help those guys once they get back,” Booton said.

Booton is also the “master barbequer” for Branstad and has carried that duty for those in the governor’s seat since Branstad previously held the position.

“I’ve barbequed for everyone; I even did a party of 300 when McCain was running for President,” Booton boasted.

“For the past 15 months I have traveled all across our state, from river to river, to border to border, from farm to factory, from café to

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office building. It has been an experience of a lifetime to reconnect with Iowans,” Governor Branstad said of his travels during the campaign.

While on his travels across Iowa, Branstad met an old farmer, a man who in Branstad’s opinion embodies Iowa’s values and ideals. This man shared with Branstad what he felt he accomplished: “That I left my farm better than I found it.”

With this in mind, Branstad finished his speech hoping that when he leaves office he will have done the same as this old farmer: left Iowa a little better than he found it.

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Governor Terry Branstad ended his inauguration speech by saying that he hoped to leave Iowa a little better than he found it. During the ceremony, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds also spoke about her hopes for a “New Iowa.”

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UNI introduces mobile website

ALLIE KOOLBECK// Staff Writer

Twitter and Facebook Mobile look out – the University of Northern Iowa’s mobile website, http://m.uni.edu, is now up and running.

The mobile website features links to the UNI calendar, newsroom, Rod Library, Panther athletics site, UNI Alert and the A-Z index. The news items from the UNI home page are also featured, including weather announcements and alerts. There is also a link to the normal UNI homepage.

According to DeWayne Purdy, Director of Electronic Communications at UNI’s Office of University Relations, the mobile website will soon feature the UNI directory.

Eventually, there will also be a maps link, with campus maps and directions to campus, a link to the residence hall laundry sites and links to other UNI sites.

The website was created in response to the continual increase in the use of the Internet on smart phones and other mobile devices, according to Purdy.

“By some estimates, more smart phones and other mobile devices will be accessing the web by 2014 than computers,” Purdy said. “The current mobile site is just the first step in a planned evolution of the mobile site at UNI.” Development of the site occurred throughout the past year and is ongoing.

“We’re continuing development on detecting different types of mobile devices, so accessing the UNI site on a smart phone will automatically direct it to the mobile site,” Purdy said.

According to Purdy, the initial response to the mobile website has been good.

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groups. Boeckmann also challenged the allegations that UNIFI has been too “in-your-face.”

These ideas got the ball

“I feel threatened when religion refuses to accept the evidence that supports evolution, keeps members of the same sex from marrying and completely rejects critical thinking.”

Alex Popinga UNI junior biology and biochemistry major

rolling for various discussions in small groups.

One group discussed Boeckmann’s point that UNIFI has developed into more of a social group as compared to an intellectual society.

Another group’s discussion centered on whether religious people, primarily Christians, had the right to evangelize and whether UNIFI should share their beliefs with others. One

UNIFI member argued that Christians do not have a right to tell anyone else what to do with his or her soul. The Christians countered that they believe that Jesus saved their lives, so that they had an obligation to share their newfound belief and save the lives of others by doing so.

Yet another group focused on the accusations mentioned by Boeckmann that UNIFI was too forward or direct.

“I feel threatened when religion refuses to accept the evidence that supports evolution, keeps members of the same sex from marrying and completely rejects critical thinking,” said Alex Popinga, a junior biology and biochemistry double major, in defense of the group’s manner.

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Jay Chou, left, and Seth Rogen star in Columbia Pictures’ action film, “The Green Hornet.”

By EMILY HEYER

crime is really bringing down the mood.

Or not. “The Green Hornet” is not that kind of superhero movie.

It’s midnight, and the fog is just rollAfter learning of his father’s death, ing in as our angsty hero leaps onto Britt Reid (Seth Rogen, “Knocked Up”), the roof of a tall building, perfect for the ne’er do well millionaire son, and his observing the city below him. Nothing is late father’s assistant Kato (Jay Chou) spoken, but the audience knows that the decide to pose as criminals to fight crime Film Critic

in Los Angeles. With help from Reid’s new assistant Lenore Case, the pair take up arms against L.A.’s head criminal, Chudnofsky. Explosions, gun fights and less-than-heroic comments ensue.

When the news first came out that See GREEN HORNET, page 6

UNI Gallery of Art presents ‘What You Will’

By ELIZABETH COLLINS Staff Writer

This year, the University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art is presenting a series of exhibitions featuring work

by UNI Department of Art graduates titled “Time is Ripe.”

The current exhibit, “What You Will,” is an invitational group exhibition which honors the Iowa winter and celebrates the ancient tradition of Saturnalia. The exhibit, which opened Jan. 10 and features work from 12 different artists, and will be available until Feb. 2.

The concept for the exhibition was inspired

by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” which is subtitled, “What You Will.” Darrell Taylor, director of the UNI Gallery of Art, explained

that in Shakespeare’s time the Christmas season was celebrated a bit differently.

“People were having a lot of fun back then,” he said.

The comedy, “Twelfth Night,” exemplifies the idea of Saturnalia as a time of misrule, playfulness and rebellion.

Taylor said that the ancient wintertime celebration hadn’t really been acknowledged in art, so the idea for the exhibit was formed to inspire artwork that encompassed these ideas.

There is a wide variety of artwork in the exhibition.

BRANDON BAKER/Northern Iowan Upon entering one is met UNI students check out the UNI Gallery of Art’s latest exhibit, “What with a hewn forest of law You Will.” The exhibit honors the Iowa winter and celebrates the ancient books created by Margaret traditions of Saturnalia.

Whiting. In one corner of the room there is an elaborately eral ambrotype photographs traditions and witty rebellion.

“Because it is a diverse designed robe, aisle and shoes by Noah Doely.

All of the works contrib- group of work and artists, created by Inok B. Kalkwarf using several hundred pins. ute to the theme that Taylor there is something for most Against the far wall sit sev- described as an upending of

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UNI School of Music to present ‘Die Fledermaus’

By CASSANDRA TANT Staff Writer

Revenge is the order of the day for the University of Northern Iowa’s School of Music. Johan Strauss’ comedic opera, “Die Fledermaus,” will be performed on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m., in the GallagherBluedorn Performing Arts Center.

It’s New Year’s Eve, 1999, as an elaborate plan for revenge takes the stage.

Placed in Vienna, Austria, Dr. Falke decides to even the score with his counterpart, Gabriel Eisenstein, and sends him to a grand party. Eisenstein takes this opportunity to “play the field.” His attempts to seduce a Hungarian countess take a turn for the worst, and he soon finds that things are not what they seem. This production features false identities, debauchery, romance and encounters with the law.

The show accentuates several operetta melodies and signature waltzes. Stage director Jonathon Thull explained the music used in the show.

“The marriage of music and text is evidenced throughout the score that is crafted with grace and wit,” he said.

“Strauss’ score is replete with music in duple and threequarter time with the beautiful waltzes coming immediately to mind. The result is a masterfully synthesized work that captures and ignites the spirit of Vienna.”

Thull says that both graduate and undergraduate students are taking leading roles in the production.

“UNI has many, many fine singers and you’ll witness a significant number of them performing on stage,” he said. “Recently, several students have been contacted to perform in Young Artist Programs around the country including Rhys Talbot (Central City), Allison Wamser (Chautauqua) and Renee Rapier (Merola-San Francisco).”

Rhys Talbot, a sophomore majoring in vocal performance, plays the part of Colonel Gustav Frank, the well-to-do prison governor.

Talbot provided a comedic description of his character.

“After getting some champagne into him, he becomes much more friendly and See DIE FLEDERMAUS, page 6

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A Global Perspective UNI student has unique insight on life after experiencing war in Sudan

By TARYN PARKER Staff Writer

“Murder,” “war,” “hunger” and “refugee” are most likely not words that pop into most students’ minds when they think back on their childhoods.

But for University of Northern Iowa junior family services major Jekow Olieny, this scary mental picture was a reality for most of his young life.

A southern Sudan native, Olieny was exposed to the civil war overtaking the African country from the day he was born. The larger northern Sudan region is made up of mostly Muslims who are trying to gain power over the largely non-Muslim southern Sudan. This is the second civil war this country has seen, with the first one beginning in 1955 and the current war continuing from 1983.

“I want to use my story to create awareness on our campus. Everyone should be conscious that there are students that come from different countries here at UNI, and some of them have things like this going on back home. We need to be aware of what is going on in the world around us, and not just be concerned with what is going on here in the United States.”

Jekow Olieny junior family services major

“If I were to go back to southern Sudan today, I would not even recognize anything because it has all been destroyed,” Olieny said.

Although millions of people have died in this geno-

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everyone to be moved by, inspired by and challenged by, which is what I love in a good show,” said Angela Pease, a featured artist and UNI alumna.

Along with the alumni exhibition, two of the featured artists presented lectures and one more lecture is yet to come. Inok Kalkwarf gave a talk titled “Discovering Identity through Cultural Synergy,” Margaret Whiting spoke on “Art as a Medium for Environmental Awareness” and Angela Pease will be

cide, Olieny and his two siblings were fortunate enough to escape to a refugee camp in Ethiopia. He lost both of his parents in the war when he was very young.

“The conditions at the refugee camp were not good,” Olieny said. “There was never enough clothing or medicine, and we had to go out and kill animals with rocks and spears so that we could have something to eat.”

In July 2000, Olieny and his siblings were rescued by the United Nations from the camp and sent to the United States.

“When we arrived in the United States, we did not speak any English and we had no one to translate for us,” Olieny said.

Luckily, he had a relative living in Cedar Rapids who took the displaced family members in. Although he had never attended school before, Olieny enrolled in high school and graduated in 2004.

“I grew up on a farm, so I never thought about school as a child,” Olieny said.

After receiving his Associate in the Arts degree from Iowa Central Community College in 2007, Olieny ran cross country at Mount Mercy University before transferring to UNI this past September. He plans to graduate in May 2012 and eventually earn a master’s degree in counseling.

“I want to use my story to create awareness on our campus,” Olieny said. “Everyone should be conscious that there are students that come from different countries here at UNI, and some of them have things like this going on back home. We need to be aware of what is going on giving a lecture Jan. 26 on her past work to the present, what inspires her and why she makes the work that she does.

“When I was approached by the gallery director, Darrell Taylor, I was both honored and excited to be included,” Pease said.

One unique aspect of not only the current exhibition but of the entire series of exhibitions this year is that they all feature UNI alumni. Also, the Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit at the end of the semester will be juried by alumni. This will allow current art majors or any students interested in a future in art the opportunity

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in the world around us, and not just be concerned with what is going on here in the United States.”

Olieny hopes that by sharing his personal story, he can help other students to realize the severity of this situation and other similar situations happening in the world outside of Cedar Falls.

“I am so lucky to be safe and living here in the United States, but I don’t ever want to feel like I am ‘better’ than anyone back home now that I am here, and forget about what is happening to the people in my country,” Olieny said. “I have a clear picture in my head about how we used to live and what is still going on in Sudan.

I hope to travel back there someday.”

The divided country is still trying to come to terms on a referendum that will stop the war and allow each half of the country to have its own president and religion. The official results of the current referendum in negotiation will be announced Feb. 6.

to see how success is possible, and to be inspired by their predecessors.

“It’s important to know that the department continues to support the students it sees off into the world,” Pease said. “It’s important for current students to see that you can graduate and be successful and make really interesting work. It’s important to give alumni an opportunity to share their work with current students and those that served as mentors at such an important time in their lives.”

As an alumna, Pease urges all students to proactively soak it all up: departmental experiences, outside expe-

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Things UNI students should never do...

By ASHLEY WILSON Staff Writer

When students think about their college experiences, many stories imply a “never do” list.

Each student and staff member at the University of Northern Iowa probably carries different ideas of what not to do during their college years.

Donna Wood, a philosophy and world religions professor, stated that students should never give up on the belief that students can make the world a better place. Everyone has the opportunity to become inspired here at UNI from all the clubs and programs.

She also believes students should never “believe that their high school friends are the only people worth knowing.” Wood explained that students need to take advantage of the chance to meet amazing people during college.

According to Tyler Terpstra, assistant manager of the Rialto, the college experience can have a huge impact on a student’s life.

“Students should never take for granted what they are doing right now, because it will be remembered and appreciated long after graduation day,” Terpstra said.

“Make this moment extraordinary!”

Junior resident assistant and communicative disorders major Mary Alice Seaba believes that students should never miss out on great opportunities. She suggests that students get involved in clubs and meet new people.

English language and literature instructor Corrine Holke-Farnam revealed a memorable “never do” moment, telling students to “never leave (their) cell phone on in class (because) the professor might read your texts.”

Mitch Sweet, a senior criminology major, advised riences and relationships with your peers. According to Pease, the most moving moments are often the least expected and come from the most unlikely of people and places.

“Keep an open mind and stay hungry for experience,” she said.

The UNI Art Gallery is located on the main floor of the Kamerick Art Building and is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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students to not “get into a fight at a bar.”

Senior communication major Steffany Deemer suggested that students avoid “party(ing) on the weeknights.”

Kayla Ross, a freshman elementary and middle level major, warned students to never leave their keys in their doors. Freshman elementary education major Jessica Heidemann said students should never “leave (their “Students should never take for granted what they are doing right now, because it will be remembered and appreciated long after graduation day.”

Tyler Terpstra Rialto assistant manager

rooms) without an umbrella when it’s raining.”

For students who doubt that professors know when you’re slacking a bit, Gerri Perreault’s comments will make you think twice. The communications studies professor explained that it is obvious when a student has not read the assignment. She also feels that students should not “text through class.”

Justin Nisser, a senior accounting major, said that students should never procrastinate.

Students who hope to learn more about things they should “never do” can ask

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When the news first came out that Seth Rogen would be playing a superhero, most people were a little bit skeptical. He is more fit to the party-boy type than the brooding superhero. This is why I was a little surprised when I actually enjoyed his performance as the Green Hornet. The key was the lack of brooding.

Rogen’s Britt Reid reacted like many other people would,

exclaiming “This is awesome!” when other heroes, or his partner Kato, would keep silent. His previous superhero experiences included playing with action figures or maybe using his superhero strength to throw a mini-fridge out a window, but he forgets that.

While Kato can quickly knock out five or six men, Reid is barely handling one. Rogen’s portrayal of this is not only funny, but realistic.

Kato, as played by Jay Chou (who is a famous popstar in

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Asia), is the exact opposite of Rogan’s Reid. Hardworking and too intelligent for his own good, Kato can not only outfit a car with missiles and make the perfect cup of coffee, he can kick some serious butt too. He refuses to be Reid’s “sidekick” and this allows for some trouble in “bromanceland.” Basically all the brawn behind the Green Hornet, Kato makes the action in the movie happen, and makes it look cool.

The other third of the trio is Cameron Diaz’s Lenore Case, or should I say, Le Snore. Cameron’s performance was almost as bad as that pun. She is boring and one-dimensional, and it’s sad to say that her best work lately has been the “Shrek”

movies. Called the “brains” of the operation, she gives Reid and Kato all the information on the Green Hornet, including predicting what will happen next. As Reid’s secretary, this is believable, but as the brains of the Green Hornet… well, one would think that she would realize (since she’s so smart) that right after she sends the information, exactly what she said would happen, happens. It’s questionable.

Perhaps some of the funniest bits of the movie come from the villains. We first meet our villain, Chudnofsky (Christoph Waltz, “Inglourious Basterds”) when he talks to a new up-andcoming villain played by a hilarious James Franco. After being called a dinosaur and

having his clothing insulted, Chudnofsky blows up his club, reflecting on whether his wardrobe really is outdated. This, dare I say, cute side of the villain makes for some good laughs and character dimension. As a villain, he is flawless with his flaws.

He is neither too bad nor too ridiculous, and it makes him most enjoyable to hate.

On the whole, the movie was what I expected: Lots of action and some funny bits (and not the kind of “funny” bits they put into “Spiderman 3” – no dancing down the street). So, if you’re looking for an action movie, it’s not half bad. A bit of action, a bit of funny. It’s no “Dark Knight,” but then again, what is?

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any kind of audience, whether you’re an opera connoisseur or attending opera for the first time.

“Forget what the media and Looney Toons have told you; opera isn’t all about large voices and viking helmets,” Talbot said. “This is definitely a show that can be enjoyed by all.”

Everyone involved with the production has put in a lot of effort, according to Talbot. The mounting of “Die Fledermaus” has been made possible by the creative team of Korey Barrett (music preparation), Johnathan Girad (conductor), Steve Carignan

(GBPAC executive director), Sandy Nordahl (technical director), Chris Tuzicka (lightning designer) and several others.

To attend this event, order tickets by calling 319-2734TIX. For more information on this performance or other School of Music events and activities, contact Caroline Boehmer at 319-273-2028 or email her at caroline.boehmer@uni.edu.

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liberal – practically morphing into a non-orange version of Snooki.”

“Forget what the media and ‘Looney Toons’ have told you; opera isn’t all about large voices and Viking helmets. This is definitely a show that can be enjoyed by everyone.”

Rhys Talbot sophomore vocal performance major

Both Thull and Talbot note that this show is open for

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s a student, you will likely go through the experience of renting a house or apartment during your college career. Students who have gone through their first experience of playing the role as tenant in a tenant-andlandlord relationship can attest to either a successful or rocky renting experience.

In order to avoid any unsatisfying situations and to establish a healthy foundation, there are precautionary measures to upholding the duties of tenancy and maintaining control of one’s half of a tenant/landlord relationship. These tips may prove to be helpful for those in the process of apartment or house hunting.

First and foremost, as a tenant, one of the easiest and most vital actions, which can be easily neglected, would be reading the lease in its entirety. Knowing exactly what is and what is not expected from the landlord will do both yourself and your boss-man or boss-woman justice. After all, the landlord is granting you roaming privileges of their land and house or apartment in exchange for your word to treat it nice. And not burn it down. And, of course, to pay rent.

The Iowa Student Public Interest Research Group recommends keeping a few bullet points in mind before signing a lease. It may be wise to become familiar with the landlord, asking them as well as previous or current tenants for information.

Additionally, doing an inspection of the apartment WITH the landlord will prevent any friction in the future regarding damages and the eventual return of your security deposit.

Just before signing the lease, make sure to read through it, as signing the lease will prove to make any future arguments or misunderstandings void. Nailing down all the details is also important, so don’t leave blanks in the lease. Either draw a line through the blank or fill it in.

If the landlord has made promises of repairs in the near future, those statements should be written so they will serve as a reminder and keep the landlord to his or her word. If there is any information in the lease you do not understand, ask the landlord to explain. Jot down notes of the explanations for later reference. In the event of any changes in the lease, handwrite those changes and sign them, and have the landlord initial each one.

Again, inspecting the apartment/house and noting damages, the cleanliness and other noteworthy items will bode well for getting your security deposit back..

Finally, after signing the lease, it is ideal to get a copy of the lease at the time of signing. If the lease needs to be replaced, the landlord should be able to make an additional copy. Otherwise, make sure to keep the lease in a safe place.

The lease will specify tenant and landlord responsibilities.

The tenant must uphold their responsibilities and conduct in the household and the landlord is required to keep the rental habitable (such as approved plumbing facilities in working order, safe drinking water, floors, walls, ceilings in good repair, etc.). The landlord should be notified of needed repairs and should give a 24-hour notice before entering an apartment (certain situations such as emergencies, legal situations, etc. do not require this).

In moving out, here are a couple more noteworthy suggestions. Contact the utility company to shut off the services to prevent being billed for utilities you won’t be using. Return everything to the condition upon moving in, take care of damages and clean to prevent deductions from the security deposit.

Give a forwarding address to the landlord to receive the security deposit. The full return of the security deposit depends on if the rent was paid on time, there was a notice of termination, all keys were returned and the rental is left clean and in good condition. The landlord is required to send a statement informing the previous tenants of amounts and reasons for any deductions from the security deposit.

Know your stuff. Research the rental, thoroughly read through the lease, and follow through with the conditions of the lease. And do not burn the rental down. Good luck and happy renting!

For more information, visit http://www.hud.gov/local/ia/ renting/tenantrights.cfm.

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and I immeDuring last year’s election, diately went TREVOR BOECKMANN five spots were left comto work.

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The following week, for- there are five at-large seats My bills seek to bring an mer student body presi- and 18 off-campus senators. end to that. Following their dent and columnist Adam During last year’s election, passage, senate will be slimmed Haselhuhn jumped into the five spots were left completely down to 18 seats. The on-camdiscussion as well. He called unfilled. Twelve senators won pus senate seats will be disthe NISG senate “ineffective” with less than 10 votes, and tricted to four seats. District and outlined a specific set of most importantly, not a single 1 will represent Bender and changes to fix it. Part of that senate spot was contested. Dancer halls. District 2 will plan was shrinking the size of The votes were not for an include Bartlett, Campbell senate to foster competitive election, but rather a corona- and Lawther halls. District 3 races in which students have tion. Students never had the will cover Hagemann, Rider their voices heard. opportunity to hear a plat- and Noehren halls. District Later that week, I form, consider their options, 4 will be catered to older, announced my intentions to nor cast a well-informed vote. on-campus students and will run a write-in campaign for There were no options. include ROTH, University senate on the platform of a Only 23 of those 40 sen- Apartments and Shull Hall. smaller senate. I was proud ate seats were represented at The constituency sizes will to find the support of for- senate meetings by the end range from around 750 stumer NISG Vice President of September. December dents in District 4 to 1440 Jake Rudy and current NISG brought a special election students in District 3. Because President Joel Anderson on for the open seats and, again, new dorms open and old the issue. My 23 votes were there were no contested races enough to win me the spot and seats were won with just a See SMALLER NISG, page 8

A diagnosis Please drink responsibly

While the tragic events in Arizona have been examined ad nauseam, much of what has GREG H. GREUBEL been said greubelg@ gmail.com r e v o l v e s around the issue of inflammatory rhetoric. This is analogous to a doctor talking only about a patient’s symptoms instead of the disease itself. The gunman, Jared Loughner, was unable to join the military due to his mental condition, but he could go into a sporting goods store in Arizona and buy a Glock handgun and a 33-round magazine. While our political climate is clearly ill, the regulation of firearms and state of mental health care are the real diseases that we should be working on curing.

Those that support the liberalization of firearms often claim that they are using the guns for either protection or hunting. Okay, well, this begs the question: which type of animal does one hunt with a Glock handgun and a 33-round magazine? The only answer is human. It would be impossible to defend the use of this style of handgun in the realm of hunting. It is simply not a gun designed for recreational purposes; it is designed for ending the lives of people. Even the Glock website describes the purpose of its firearms as perfect for “the requirements of police, special units, security services and the military.” Last time I checked, the military was not hunting any rabbits (possibly with the exception of

When you turn 21 in America, you can go to the bars and drink (legally) for the first time. With a friend or two around for EMILY O’LOUGHLIN safety or emolou@uni.edu kicks, you can experiment with alcohol, trying the various beers, liquors and mixed drinks to your heart’s content (or until your body rebels).

The drinking culture that has emerged in America, particularly among those in college, is one that places an unhealthy emphasis on the quantity of alcohol consumed. The emphasis on alcohol consumption comes to be “Let’s get drunk” rather than “Let’s have fun,” or worse, it becomes, “Let’s have fun by getting drunk.”

The attitude and policies that tolerate or encourage reckless drinking should be discussed and considered. Trying to avoid the topic will not make it go away, and reckless drinking endangers everyone, not just those who indulge.

According to www.chooseresponsibly.org, “…in the United States almost half of all drinking occasions result in intoxication,” as opposed to one out of 10 drinking occasions in Southern Europe. It also mentions that European young adults tend to drink more

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dorms close, the Election Commission would be given the option to redistrict annually with Senate approval.

One senate seat would remain for each college. Offcampus students would be given a senator for every 1500 students living offcampus. Currently, that means five seats – but that number should increase to six in the near future. An at-large spot would be given for every 3000 students attending UNI. Currently, that amounts to four seats.

So what will these changes accomplish? For the first time in a long, long time, senate spots will be contested. Candidates will have to actually talk to constituents.

They will have to propose a platform with what they hope to change. During reelection bids, students will have the chance to hold them accountable for those promises. Senate will become the best of the best. It will have to get over the bickering and accomplish something, or new senators will take over the next year.

Like any major change, these bills will attract the ire of many senators. They have lived by the status quo.

Many scout out an uncontested seat every year and never worry about talking with students. This bill

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northern-iowan.org would make them choose between doing work and losing their jobs – quite the novel concept. They will cry that we’re taking away opportunities in student government while ignoring the countless cabinet, University committee and Senate committee spots that go unfilled. They will say it’s harder to represent students with larger constituencies, but consider how you’ve been represented under the current system.

In all reality, I expect the status quo to win out.

Enough senators will band together to block such a monumental overhaul – at least they will without your help. Want to make a difference? Find your senators on www.nisg.edu/nisg and send them an email, or send one to me and I can forward it along. Attend the meetings this month. They’re every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the University Room of the Union. Reforming senate is about the student body, and without the student body, it will never happen.

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signs of mental illness, yet he was never treated. The mantra of conservatives has continued from page 7 been shrinking government in order to Lieutenant Fudd). Clearly, these guns are increase the freedom of the individual. I can assure you that none of those affected not meant for hunting.

It is equally hard to justify the use of this by the shooting feels that a government type of firearm for protection. If one can that ignores the necessity of caring for the mentally ill has made imagine a situation them a “freer” perin which 33 bullets would be necessary Which type of animal does one son. The result of a government in order to protect hunt with a Glock handgun smaller is not an increase oneself from a vanand a 33-round magazine? of freedom; it is a dal, then I would suggest that they The only answer is human. It decrease in our sociability to care become a writer would be impossible to defend ety’s for those who are in for Steven Seagal. the use of this style of hand- need of help.

That is not all.

While the use of David Hemenway, gun in the realm of hunting. rhetoric including a Harvard profestargets on maps and sor, explained in a recent paper that having a gun in one’s “Second-Amendment” solutions are despihousehold increases the probability that one cable, the real issues run much deeper in the psyche of our body politic. Nearly every will be shot.

The other crucial aspect of this tragedy other advanced nation has discovered that that has not been thoroughly realized is the more guns and less health care is a bad state of mental health care in the United thing. It is my hope that we will come to this States. Jared Loughner clearly exhibited realization before another tragedy occurs.

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frequently but become dangerously intoxicated less often than Americans.

Having traveled to Ireland and Scotland this summer, I had the opportunity to experience a different cultural take on drinking. The local people tended to drink to the point that they were a bit silly, but not to a point where they were so outrageously drunk that they bothered other patrons

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of the pubs. Some of the Americans who were enrolled in the same program as me did drink to excess and suffered the consequences of hangovers and other ill effects of alcohol.

This is not to say that all Americans are horribly excessive drinkers, or that all Europeans are wonderfully restrained in their drinking habits.

Some of the Americans I met this summer habitually drank in moderation, consuming alcohol more in company than for the effects of the alcohol, and some of the Europeans I saw at the pubs imbibed more alcohol than their bodies could handle.

A variety of organizations here and there encourage people to decide whether or not to drink responsibly, particularly those who are not of the legal drinking age. Choose Responsibility is one that is geared toward informing and encouraging discussion of alcohol with and among 18-20 year olds.

It has a lot of information on the Legal Age 21 policy, including the history of the minimum drinking age, arguments for and against it, and answers to presumed

The attitude and policies that tolerate or encourage reckless drinking should be discussed and considered. Trying to avoid the topic will not make it go away, and reckless drinking endangers everyone, not just those who indulge. myths (better called misunderstandings).

Organizations such as this raise awareness that alcohol consumption is not inherently bad. It is drinking excessively that causes problems.

Going out for a pint or two (or the equivalent of mixed drinks) allows people to talk to each other with fewer inhibitions than they might otherwise, and it can bring another level of trust to a relationship.

Having recently turned 21 myself, I do intend to go out with my friends once in a while for a drink. However, I have no intention of drinking beyond that social action.

To me, drinking to excess is stupid, harmful and pointless. The time and money spent on that alcohol would be better off funding a good movie night with my friends.

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Women’s basketball secures an 89-51 victory at Drake

By ANGELA DEHARTY Sports Writer

Another Missouri Valley Conference win was added to the books for the University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon. High-shooting efforts across the board helped the Panthers take down the Drake Bulldogs 89-51. UNI shot a seasonhigh 67.3 percent from the floor at the Knapp Center.

The 38-point victory is the largest margin of victory for the Panthers (125, 5-1 MVC) since 2002.

Multiple players put up big numbers for the Panthers, who compiled 25 assists in the game. Junior guard Jacqui Kalin led the team with 17 points, while Lizzie Boeck contributed with 16.

Sophomore forward Amber Kirschbaum hindered the Bulldogs with four blocked shots and five rebounds.

The Panthers took an early 11-2 lead after they made five out of their first six shot attempts. UNI would push their lead to 26-11 before the Bulldogs (9-7, 3-2 MVC) fought back with six straight points to cut the UNI lead to single digits at 26-17 with 6:20 remaining in the first half.

The Panthers would finish the first half strong. After back-to-back three-pointers from K.K. Armstrong and Kalin, the Panthers took a 41-23 lead into halftime.

The Panthers led by 22 with 6:20 remaining in the game, and then went on an 18-0 run to extend their lead to 40 points at 89-49.

The Bulldogs scored with 18 seconds remaining to make the final score 89-51.

UNI finished 33-of-49 (67.3 percent) from the floor, including a 17-of-22 (77.3 percent) performance in the second half. The Panthers were 10-of-18 (55.6 percent) from three-point range and 13-of-15 (86.7 percent) from the free-throw line. Only half a percentage point kept UNI from matching the school record for shooting percentage in a game. The See BASKETBALL, page 10

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Carlton Fay’s 17-foot fade-away jumper with 2.2 seconds remaining was the difference in the first meeting between the University of Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois University on Jan. 1. The Salukis overcame a 13-point first-half deficit to emerge with a 57-55 victory over the Panthers in Carbondale, Ill. Saturday night the Panthers (14-6, 5-3 MVC) jumped out an early 16-6 lead with 12:40 remaining in the first half; however this time there was no second-half comeback by the Salukis (10-9, 4-4 MVC).

SIU would cut the margin to eight points twice in the first half but would get no closer as the Panthers posted a 72-52 victory in front of a McLeod Center crowd of 5,062.

“The most important thing is that we’re playing well and that confidence is going to carry us throughout the rest of this season,” said UNI senior point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe. “We need to be playing our best over these next couple months.”

SIU’s John Freeman hit one-of-two free throws with 1:36 left in the first half to trim the Panther lead to nine at 27-18. But the Panthers responded by scoring the final six points of the half, boosting their lead to 15

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UNI senior forward Lucas O’Rear recorded his second career double-double as he scored a career-high 18 points while grabbing 10 rebounds in the Panthers’ victory over SIU on Jan. 15. The Panthers have won eight straight games in Cedar Falls against the Salukis and six of the teams’ last seven meetings overall.

points at halftime, 33-18.

“That 16-6 start was important, but I think the finish to the first half may have been even more important,” said UNI head coach Ben Jacobson. “Instead of going into halftime up by eight or nine, we stretched (the lead) with a couple baskets late in the half.”

The UNI lead would never dip below 11 points in the second half as the Panthers dominated the post. UNI outscored SIU in the paint 24-8 and outrebounded the Salukis 26-25.

The Panthers shot a season-best 58.5 percent for the game. UNI shot 9-of18 (50 percent) in the first half and then made 15-of-23 (65.2) in the second half.

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by Ahelegbe, who put up a game-high 21 points.

Senior forward Lucas O’Rear recorded his second career double-double as he scored a career-high 18 points while grabbing 10 rebounds. Sophomore Jake Koch chipped in with seven points, seven assists and five rebounds.

The Panthers have won eight straight games in Cedar Falls against the Salukis and six of the teams’ last seven meetings overall.

UNI improved to 12-1 on the year when scoring over 60 points, and 9-3 when allowing less than 60 points.

UNI traveled to Wichita, Kan., Wednesday night to face the Wichita State University Shockers.

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UNI wrestling team posts victories over NDSU and SDSU

By MORGAN JOHNSON Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team went on the road this weekend to take on North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University.

The Panthers took on the NDSU Bison Jan. 14 in Fargo, N.D. With a final score of 21-19, the Panthers took home a win after their first Western Wrestling Conference meet of the season.

NDSU started out the meet with a major decision at 125 pounds. UNI came back with three consecutive

decisions by Ryan Jauch at 133 pounds, Joey Lazor at 141 pounds and Brett Robbins at 149 pounds, leaving UNI with a 9-4 lead.

After NDSU added two wins at 157 and 165 pounds to take over the lead 13-9, UNI’s 174-pounder Brice Wolf and 184-pounder Ryan Loder picked up decisions, which put UNI back on top with a score of 15-13.

NDSU’s 197-pounder picked up a pin, which put the Bison in the lead 19-15.

The Bison forfeited the last match at heavyweight, giving the Panthers six final team points to win the meet 21-19.

After their victory in North Dakota, the Panthers

traveled to Brookings, S.D., to wrestle the SDSU Jackrabbits in their second WWC meet of the season.

The Panthers came away with another WWC victory Jan. 15 by beating the Jackrabbits 38-9.

UNI started off the meet by picking up 12 team points because of SDSU’s forfeits at 125 and 133 pounds.

Joey Lazor gave the team another six points with a pin at 141 pounds. After 149-pounder Brett Robbins won with a major decision and 157-pounder David Bonin won with a decision, the Panthers pushed ahead to a 25-0 lead.

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only contested victory of the meet at 165 pounds. Both Brice Wolf and Ryan Loder (at 174 and 184 pounds, respectively) brought UNI’s lead up to 35-3 with technical falls.

At 197 pounds, SDSU added six final points to their team score with a forfeit.

UNI’s heavyweight Christian Brantley closed up the meet with a decision, with final teams score of 38-9.

The UNI wrestling team currently stands with a season record of 7-7 (2-0 WWC). The Panthers’ next home meet will be Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. in the West Gym against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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University of Northern Iowa student-athletes posted a 3.19 grade point average during the fall 2010 semester. This marked the most successful semester in the classroom for UNI student-athletes in the department’s history.

“Our student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom, and their fallsemester achievement symbolizes their commitment to academic achievement hand-inhand with competitive achievement,” said UNI Director of Athletics Troy Dannen.

Of UNI’s 391 studentathletes, 134 posted GPAs between 3.0 and 3.49, while 116 student-athletes were named to the Dean’s List with a grade point of 3.5 or better. Sixty percent of the student-athlete population posted fall GPAs above 3.0.

Overall, 15 of the Panthers’ 17 sports yielded a team grade point average of 3.05 or higher in the fall 2010 semester. Included in that number are seven Panther teams that have a 3.30 or higher team GPA. For the first time in 2009-10, the department’s six-year graduation rate of 67 percent exceeded the sixyear graduation rate for the general student population.

“Our coaches are committed to recruiting student-athletes who will succeed at Northern Iowa, and we are fortunate to have an outstanding academic support unit led by Stacia Greve and Kara Park,” Dannen said.

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current record, 67.8 percent, was set in a victory over Creighton in 1990.

The women’s basketball team will return to action Friday at 7 p.m. when they host the Evansville Purple Aces in the McLeod Center.

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PANTHERS four assists. Sophomore guard Anthony James chipped in with 20 points for the Panthers. Junior guard Johnny Moran and sophomore forward Jake Koch scored 12 points a piece.

WSU (15-4, 6-2 MVC) was the pre-season favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference, but has now lost back-to-back home games and currently sits in third place in the MVC standings.

UNI has won five of their last seven games against WSU in Wichita and 10 of the teams’ last 13 meetings overall.

The Panthers return to action Saturday at 7 p.m. when they host their in-state rivals, the Drake University Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are 8-11 overall and 3-5 in MVC play.

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“Thrilling” was the word that University of Northern Iowa guard Jacqui Kalin used when describing her experience after the Panther women won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament last season.

“It was definitely an experience that sends shivers up and down your body,” said Kalin. “It was a great feeling of a lot of hard work paying off and a moment I’ll never forget.”

Winning the MVC Tournament gave the Panthers an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

“It felt awesome to be a part of an NCAA Tournament bracket and to be involved in March Madness. Stepping on an NCAA Tournament floor for the first time was another experience that gives you major excitement,” said Kalin.

Last year’s success was a great feat for the Panther women, but that was last

year. Now it’s time to focus on the 2010-11 version of the Panthers, who hope to bring more excitement and success to UNI athletics. Kalin, who is from Sioux City, Iowa, and is the returning leading scorer for the Panthers from last season, has some expectations in mind.

“First it was to start off the season better than in the past and have a good non-conference record,” said Kalin. “Now, we are working hard to win our first regular season conference championship. We also know that we can contend for a conference tournament championship again.”

The Panthers currently have an overall record of 12-5 with a 5-1 conference record. They are coming off an MVC win over in-state rival Drake. While basketball is very much a team game, Kalin was able to lead UNI with 17 points. Kalin also has some expectations for herself, which she seemed to accomplish in the win at the Knapp Center.

“I want to be a consistent leader for my team on and off the court,” said Kalin.

“Also to just continue to work hard and bring it every single day to improve as an all-around basketball player to help my team have success.”

Although Kalin led the Panthers in scoring for their battle against the Bulldogs, she has a lot of confidence in her teammates.

“We have so many different players that can score this year, which is what makes us so hard to guard,” said Kalin. “On any given

night someone different can be our leading scorer and that is something that makes us so special.”

The Panthers are currently in first place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings. However, that doesn’t mean they can just coast their way to a conference championship.

“Every night, every game, the toughest competition is the team that we are playing next. No one team is the toughest. Our conference is tough from the top on down so we have to bring our best every single night,” said Kalin.

Kalin is impressed with the coaching staff at UNI and is amazed at what she has learned.

“Our coaches set very high standards and expectations, and we work to fulfill those in practice daily which prepares us for competition,” said Kalin.

“They do an awesome job of preparing us for the task at hand.”

Having a good relationship with your teammates can make practice and games that much better.

“The coolest part is we have good chemistry both on and off the court,” said Kalin. “Even when we aren’t playing basketball, our time is usually spent with each other anyway.”

Outside of basketball, Kalin likes to read books on basketball and leadership.

She also likes to juggle every once in a while. As for pregame traditions, she never eats fried food on game day.

The Panthers next game will be Saturday at 7 p.m. when they host the Evansville Purple Aces.

Waterloo Black Hawks turn luck around, win two of three

By DUSTIN WOODY Sports Writer

June and August ʻ11 1 and 2

It would appear that the break in the Northern Iowan publication schedule had a direct effect on the Waterloo Black Hawks, because while we hard workers were off for finals and winter break, the Black Hawks endured their worst losing streak in several years. However, Waterloo was able to win two of their three games this past week, and thus the skid is over.

Waterloo had last won on Dec. 4, 2010 against Team USA. Over a month and nine games later, Waterloo picked up a much-needed win against Indiana on the road on Jan. 12. Max Edson scored with assists

from Jamie Hill and Jacob MacDonald at 4:29 of the first period, and John Siemer added an insurance goal at 5:05 of the third period from Mike Montagna. Both teams were reasonably wellmannered throughout the game, combining for just 12 penalty minutes. Waterloo’s goalie, Jay Williams, stopped all 36 shots in the win, and Indiana’s Casey DeSmith stopped 34 of Waterloo’s 36 attempts.

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going into the Jan. 12 game, which the team was more than happy to be rid of.

With the win, Waterloo returned home to take on the Des Moines Buccaneers on Jan. 14. The team was visibly more excited for this game, skating harder and getting more chances than they had during their losing streak. However, the momentum wasn’t enough to propel the team past Des Moines, and Waterloo lost by a 2-1 margin. Tyson Fulton scored on a power play situation for the Black Hawks at 9:55 of the first

period from Blake Thompson and Jacob MacDonald, but Des Moines answered at 17:43 of the second on a Dajon Mingo goal from Gaspar Kopitar and Doug Clifford.

It seemed that Waterloo would be able to send the game to overtime through much of the third period, as neither team was able to get much more than a few shots on goal at a time before the puck moved to the opposite end.

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Pets OK, Landlord takes care of all snow removal and lawn moving. Call (319) 400-8780

For rent 3, and 4 BR apartments across street from campus. Off street parking. Some utilities paid. (319) 239- 7288 2222 Walnut 1 and 3 bedroom apts. Some utilities paid.

On-site laundry, off-street parking. 277- 8719

CF 4 BR. Townhouse 2.5 baths $1200/mo. 1413 W 2nd.

266- 5789 4 BR. apt. 2 blocks from campus. Off street parking w/d included. No pets. 319- 239- 2135

For rent 1 BR apartments W/D dishwasher. Close. 1-2 blocks. 415- 5807

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HELP WANTED Live- in help needed at local funeral home. Free apartment utilities, internet, cable TV, laundry. Weekly paycheck. Only a mile from UNI campus. Call 266- 7525 for interview

Wanted - real estate manager for 40 units near each other 266-5544

5 - BR apartment near UNI, 2 bedrooms, w/d, etc. 610- 2882 273- 6264

MISC

3 BR. house. Two 1 BR. apartments. Call 319- 415- 4370

620 W. Seerley. 2, 3, 4 bedroom apts. Off-street parking.

On-site laundry. 277- 8719

Local game console repairs all problems. www.cvxgameconsolerepair.com

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– Deadline Feb. 7th 2011 –

Now Leasing for 2011-2012 Free High Speed Internet Free Cable & TV Jack in your bedroom

at 319-215-5200 Today!

Free Parking Space On site Laundry Facilities No Bus to Ride No roomsharing Close to Campus

1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apts

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