Northern Iowan — August 31, 1999

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1 UNI students face to face with classroom violence School violence has increased dramatically in recent years; UNI will offer new course, "Violence and Non-violence" in spring 2000.
1 Podolefsky taking UNI into next millennium` UNI Provost and Vice-President Aaron Podolefsky outlines his goals for the year; brief biographical profile; photo.
1 Untitled Freshman Robyn Richardson studies outside; photo.
2 UNI Gallery of Art opens new exhibit Exhibition "Personal Iconography, Mythologies & Fairy Tales" will run from August 23, 1999 to September 26, 1999; featured artists are painter Lynn Criswell, book artist Katrina Callahan, and printmaker Karen Kunc.
2 UNI students travel to Estonia Five students and HPELS director Chris Edginton traveled to Estonia May 22, 1999 to May 28, 1999 to participate in the Fourth Annual Conference on Child Birth Education
4 CareerLink connects students with numerous opportunities CareerLink website offers students career-related information and contacts.
5 Co-op education offers real world experience to students More than 6500 students have found placements with Co-op Internship program; program described; students invited to attend informational meetings.
6 Sole Power encourages alternative transportation Encourages people to walk or bike to campus; bicycle registration encouraged; bike tune-ups offered; extra bike racks to be installed around campus.
8 Teachers face another crisis Editorial refers to USA Today article on shortage of qualified teachers and reminds UNI students not to take high quality education for granted.
8 Just some lane on life's highway Describes purpose of column; ponders difficulties of student life.
10 Optimistic attitudes surround coed housing Bender Hall's eleventh and twelfth floors are first co-ed floors at UNI since 1970s; list of residence hall changes planned for next year; photo.
10 Battle of Bands rocks UNI Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsors UNI's first Battle of the Bands on August 26; bands "See the Management', "Justlinda,RaceCar Johnny", and "Habakkuk's Prayer" performed; photo.
10 Free legal services benefit UNI students Partnership between NISG and Legal Services Corporation of Iowa (LSCI) creates new UNI Legal Services Clinic to provide legal guidance and advice to UNI students.
13 The Riot Act; our citizens are our business Cartoon shows how a freshman falls victim to lame fads.
13 Filter materializes after hiatus with satisfying Title of Record Review of album "Title of Record" by "Filter"
14 Renovations, changes improve campus life Bartlett, Lawther, Bender, Dancer and Rider have been undergoing repair or renovation; dining dollars program expands and more food options are available; photo.
17 UNI gains national respect In first national poll of the season, Panthers are ranked No. 36, the best among Valley schools; photo.
17 Netters will rely on veteran leadership: UNI volleyball preview After an outstanding record in 1998, teams hopes to return to NCAA tournament in 1999; schedule of games; photo.
18 Woody claims sixth in 400 hurdles In World Track Championships, former champion for UNI best over all for Americans; photo.
19 Baseball search committee thins applicants down to three Rick Heller of Upper Iowa University, Tim Brownlee of University of Evansville, and Bob Rikeman, Jr., of Rollins College were selected for interview from ninety applicants.
20 Solid core of returnees lead UNI women's cross country Panthers return several top runners; land fifth in MVC poll; 1999 men's and women's cross country schedule given; photo.
21 Scrimmage provides final test for Panther football squad Last pre-season scrimmage held in preparation for opening game against McNeese State on September 4, 1999; positions still being decided; photo.
24 UNI runners look to cope without Brock in '99 Four returners and five incoming freshmen look forward to a good year 1999-2000; photo.