Northern Iowan — October 29, 1968
| Page | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theatre UNI to present 'Merry Wives of Windsor' | Performances will be October 30 to November 2; plot synopsis; photo. |
| 1 | Registrar's office reports 502 withdrawals | Detailed analysis of reasons for withdrawals. |
| 2 | Fire washed out | Letter from "Twenty Regents Women" expresses anger that they were doused with soapy water by men from Shull and missed the Homecoming Variety Show. |
| 2 | Offers 'no penalty' policy | Letter suggests that administration should excuse students from classes without penalty so they may attend speeches and similar events without having to leave early to go to class. |
| 2 | An observation | Letter ponders male-female relationships. |
| 2 | An open letter to WMT-TV | Letter urges television station to show upcoming Minnesota Vikings game at which Panther Marching 100 will play during half-time. |
| 2 | Supports general ed. revision and additional electives | Letter expresses support for Howard J. Thompson's desire for revision of general education program, but disagrees with Thompson's stand against black history and literature courses. |
| 2 | Capricious wind or frivolous student? | Letter expresses Earl Will's frustration over having to pay a parking ticket which he never saw. |
| 2 | 'Myth of Negro past' | Letter suggests creation of an Afro-American Humanities course as a stopgap measure until Black history and culture can be fully integrated into general survey courses. |
| 2 | The World of the Sparrow and the Hawk | Column protests BA Comps for non-teaching students as unfair, then comments humorously on a wide variety of topics. |
| 2 | Panther Duo | Humorous letter responds to Earl Will's 10/22/68 letter about Panther footprints with three or four toes. |
| 2 | The real world | Editorial expresses frustration over disruptions during speeches when students must leave for class; suggests speeches are as educational in their own way as classes. |
| 3 | SISEA | Thirty-two UNI students and two sponsors will attend the North East Regional meeting of SISEA at Wartburg College today for discussions, speeches, and films. |
| 3 | Land preparation made for Phys Ed Complex | Outdoor complex west of Highway 57 will be used by both men's and women's departments; indoor complex should be under construction by spring. |
| 3 | Students start Physics Club | Twenty students attended a meeting last week to discuss formation of a physics club. |
| 3 | Young Republicans | Will meet tonight. |
| 4 | Sales, marketing conference here | Conference for sales and marketing managers will be held on November 7 and will be conducted by J. Richard White of 3M. |
| 4 | Dr. Potter receives P.E. Award | Jeannette Potter received an award from the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation for outstanding contributions in the field; brief profile. |
| 4 | Graduate English exam given today | Graduate Candidacy Examination in English will be given today. |
| 4 | Northern Iowans distribute leaflets at Cedar Falls High | Six UNI students handed out leaflets Friday advising the high school students of possible ways to respond to their new dress code. |
| 5 | Plans dropped for Republican speaker | Major candidates all have full schedules and will not be able to appear before the election. |
| 5 | All students to receive colored ID's | All students who are not freshmen or transfer students are requested to stop by the Scheduling Office to turn in old ID cards and get new color cards. |
| 5 | Fifty-five to participate in Summer Institute | Thirty-nine French teachers will take part in the "Summer Institute in France" program sponsored by UNI June 16 to August 14 next year. |
| 5 | Reading Hour to be initiated | Speech Department has initiated a Reading Hour, "Words and Voices". |
| 6 | Women open basketball | An organizational meeting for women's intracollege basketball is to be held. |
| 6 | Cross Country team beats South Dakota | Panthers gain second win in 20-37 triumph over South Dakota University at Vermilion on Saturday. |
| 6 | Panthers lose to Coyotes, Schooley sets three marks | Panthers fell out of NCC title race after 13-7 loss against South Dakota. |
| 7 | Intramural basketball begins first full week | Schedules for the gold and purple leagues. |
| 7 | Iowan scoreboard | College football rankings. |
| 7 | Three youthful optimists; meet the Panthers | Profiles of Dick Bergstrom, Rick Hodam, and Roger Jones; photo. |
| 8 | Previews | Activities and meetings. |
| 8 | Marching 100 to entertain | Panther 100 Marching Band will perform November 3 at the Minnesota-Washington NFL game, which will be aired by CBS television. |
| 8 | VISTA workers to recruit here | VISTA recruiting team is on campus this week, led by alumnus Dr. Willard Hoing; description of VISTA activities. |
| 8 | Student Peace Committee to sponsor anti-war rally | Will hold protest in Seerley Park. |
| 8 | Blind students have 'confidence, courage' | Profiles of three UNI students; profile. |