Northern Iowan — September 24, 1999

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1 Pesticides cause concern on campus Explores the administration's decision to spray pesticides on campus, potential health risks, and negative reactions on the part of students and faculty.
1 Dining center renovations scheduled for next spring Outline of plan to update food services includes renovation of Redeker Dining Center and closing of Campbell Hall Dining Center; photo.
1 Fall enrollment increases; breaks records; University equipped for growth Fall 1999 enrollment sets new record at 13,553; minority enrollment rose to 587 students.
2 Corrections In the September 21 NI article "Linux offers cost free alternative to Microsoft Windows or Macintosh OS", Aaron Thompson was misidentified as Aaron Townsend; in "International students bring diversity to UNI", Germana Nijim's name was misspelled "Nigin".
2 UNI CEEE wins state energy leader award CEEE will receive one of three 1999 Iowa Energy Leadership Awards, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
2 23rd Street Market begins raffle series Ben Stark won a recliner in a drawing at the 23rd Street Market.
3 UNI Habitat for Humanity begins work on first house UNI chapter of Habitat for Humanity will work with the UNI Construction Club to build a house by May 2000.
5 Meningitis causes concern among college students Overview of symptoms and occurrences on college campuses; absence of fatal cases at UNI.
6 Hollywood moves to the White House Editorial examines examples of celebrities entering politics and wonders if the American public has lost its trust in more traditional politicians.
6 Sanctions illustrate flaws in foreign policy Column blames outdated U. S. sanctions for hunger and health problems in Cuba.
6 Pesticides are really herbicides Letter asks why participants in the ongoing debate over weed killers have been using the term "pesticides" rather than "herbicides".
6 Why my major is better than yours Column argues that all majors have value in that they enrich lives, serve society, or provide services.
7 UNI Public safety 'refreshingly' friendly Letter from visiting ISU student expresses appreciation of friendly atmosphere, including Public Safety.
9 Parking situation needs reevaluation Student laments recent changes in parking situation and calls on the administration to seek solutions.
10 'Eating on the go' threatens student performances Students' busy lives often lead to poor eating and exercise habits; results of a Northern Iowan survey; photo.
10 Global Health Corps travels with a message of well-being UNI Global Health Corps travels to Estonia, Ghana, and many other locations to make educational presentations and establish exchange programs.
10 Untitled Sarah Simpson and Amy Hird take little ones for a walk on one of the last few warm days this fall; photo.
11 Museum begins Sunday Series The UNI Museum presented "Women and Field Research" program on Wednesday and is preparing "Journals, Memories and Positive Thinking" for October; "Changing Exhibit Hall" is featuring Dorothy Grant; Museum services and opportunities described; photo.
11 ITS workshops offer critical advantages ITS offers a variety of free workshops every month to the UNI community; photo.
12 UNI Career Fair Career Fair schedule and listing of participating organizations; photo.
14 For Love of the Game throws curve ball; Costner surprises reviewer Review of movie "For Love of the Game".
16 Diversions Area entertainment.
17 Petersen, Sorrell will miss entire season Ky Petersen and Katie Sorrell are out for the season because of health problems; photo.
17 Netters set to face two tough road opponents this weekend Women hope to continue twenty-five game winning streak at Wichita State and Southwest Missouri.
17 Something has to give; #4 Panthers, #25 Salukis open league play unbeaten UNI faces the unbeaten Southern Illinois Salukis at the Dome Saturday; photo.
18 Gateway season begins with five teams in top 25; Southwest Missouri State, Indiana State only two teams unranked Preview of the teams in the league and of the conference in general.
19 Panther of the week Profile of Kim McCaffrey; photo.
20 Bean resigns from UNI Grady Bean resigned Thursday as men's basketball assistant coach; photo.
20 Women excited for fall season Overview of the team, whose season opens at this weekend's St. Louis Tournament.
21 Softball travels to Rock Island Team travels to compete at the National Invitation Championships this weekend after placing third last weekend at the Bradley Invite; photo.
24 Rough weekend for UNI golfers The men tied for thirteenth out of seventeen teams at the Kansas Invitational; the women finished eleventh out of thirteen teams at the Lady Razorback Invitational; photo.