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UNI CAMPUS TRAILS PROJECT
Students help create natural tread trail JENNY PAUK Staff Writer
CAMPUS LIFE
‘Pie an ADPi’ raises funds for Ronald McDonald House
Students had the chance to mash a pie in the faces of Alpha Delta Pi members on the roof of the Union during the philanthropic event. < See PAGE 6
VOLLEYBALL
Panthers roll on in MVC play, maintain firstplace conference tie The UNI volleyball team continued to gain in confidence and momentum, gaining two wins over the weekend. < See PAGE 9
After receiving $65,000 from the Black Hawk Gaming Association, University of Northern Iowa students are continuing the UNI Campus Trails Project by creating a natural tread trail along the university branch of Dry Run Creek, north of the UNI-Dome. Students in Managing Recreation Impacts in the Natural Environment — a course in the department of leisure, youth and human services (LYHS) — are working under the direction of associate LYHS professor Kathy Scholl to build a natural tread trail on 40 acres along the creek on the west side of campus. “I am passionate about this project because I think that it is nice to have places on campus that people can go to relax and get into the outdoors without having to drive, and a place where they can jog or walk (or) a place where they can have a break from being inside or on pavement,” Scholl said. “That is one (reason for the project) — just to enhance outdoor recreation and physical activity for students, but also to increase sustainability and improve the natural environment by protecting the watershed.” Scholl obtained funding from the Black Hawk Gaming Association by using designs from past student proposals and affiliation with the city of Cedar Falls. The students in the LYHS class designed plans for the trail and are now helping construct it. Emily Hanson, senior LYHS major, said her role on the project is to “remap the trail and work on the turnpike,” which is “a section of the trail that goes over wet grass” and is made out of rock and soil. Students are also helping create a creek crossing. “My favorite part of the project is being < See TRAILS, page 3
BRANDON BAKER/Northern Iowan
University of Northern Iowa students in the leisure, youth and human services course Managing Recreation Impacts in the Natural Environment are creating a natural tread trail on 40 acres along the university branch of Dry Run Creek. The trail is part of the UNI Campus Trails Project, which began in 2005 with the creation of the South Campus Trail (pictured above).
OPINION
Consumerism, sincerity and integrity in politics Columnist O’Loughlin is frustrated by the salesmanlike approach some politicians take to their campaigns, and encourages readers to check facts before “buying.” < See PAGE 4 CAMPUS LIFE
Homecoming week is here again! Check out a schedule of campus events leading up to the big day. < See PAGE 6
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VETERANS
“It may be called the Forgotten War, but the Korean people have not forgotten it.” -Republic of South Korea’s Chicago consulate Jin-hyn Lee
South Korean government honors American veterans ALAN WILKINS Staff Writer
Representatives from the Republic of South Korea’s Chicago consulate commemorated more than 300 Korean War veterans on behalf of the South Korean government at the University of Northern Iowa’s Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Oct. 13. “It may be called the Forgotten War, but the Korean people have not forgotten it,” said Jin-hyn Lee,
a representative from the Republic of South Korea’s Chicago consulate. The Korean War Veterans Association helped host the Korean War Peace Medal Presentation, which took place in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The presentation consisted of speeches, the Korean and American national anthems, a video from the South Korean government, a presentation of the medals to veterans and Korean-American students
singing. “The Korean government and people want to express gratitude to Korean War veterans for their service and sacrifice during the Korean War,” Lee said. “That’s why I came here to present (the) Ambassador for Peace (medals) to Korean War veterans.” The Korean War occurred from 1950-1953 and claimed almost 37,000 American lives. The conflict arose when North and South Korea were still one country and Communist Russia occupied the north,
while U.S. forces occupied the south after the end of World War II. “I think that almost 100 percent of (the veterans) are very thankful of being recognized after 60 years,” said Sid Morris, chairman of the Tallcorn Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. “They understand how important their efforts were … They (South Koreans) are free people — just north of the 38th parallel they don’t have freedom.”