Northern Iowan — October 1, 1999
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gov. Tom Vilsack to visit UNI campus on Tuesday | The governor will make a short speech followed by a question and answer session. | |
| 1 | NISG special election results | Summary of special election including list of those elected. [See correction in Northern Iowan, 10/5/99, p. 2.] | |
| 1 | East Timor violence returns to UNI in panel | A panel entitled "East Timor: What's Really Going On", was held on Wednesday and featured Professor Bob Krueger, Professor Dhirendra Vajpeyi, and humanitarian Joy Sadler; photo. | |
| 1 | Romanian Adventure Corps educates adults, children | The College of Education and Pioneer Seeds have developed a program called Romanian Adventure Corps; modeled on Camp Adventure, the program will aid impoverished Romanian children; photo. | |
| 2 | The Wright challenge #2 | Mathematical puzzle; solutions can be dropped off at the Math office or submitted by electronic mail; cash prizes and certificates will be awarded. | |
| 2 | Business workshops at UNI next week | Small Business Environmental Compliance Workshops will be held in the Curris Business Building at UNI, one of four sites around the state. | |
| 2 | Pennies wanted for local charities | "Millennium of Change", to be outside Maucker Union during Homecoming Week, will seek donations for local charities. | |
| 2 | Local MDA seeks UNI volunteers | Muscular Dystrophy Association needs student volunteers to help plan a Super Dance to be held on campus in April. | |
| 2 | Jamie and Jim's Kids coming to UNI | UNI Greek system will have a bottle and can drop-off next week to benefit terminally ill children from the Cedar Valley. | |
| 3 | Career Fair draws 1,800 job seekers | Chris Doyle talks to FBI Special Agent Larry D. Holmquist at 1999 Career Fair; 177 organizations participated in the Fair, sponsored by Placement and Career Services; photo. | |
| 4 | Max the Money Man encourages safe drinking | 4Max campaign encourages moderation and responsibility in drinking rather than abstinence and provides opportunities for participants to win cash prizes. | |
| 5 | Sportsmanship lost in a sea of money | Editorial calls for better sportsmanship and cites recent examples of inadequate sportsmanship. | |
| 5 | Cynics: 'Enemies of stupidity' | Column says both the disillusioned and the dreamer are necessary to make a better world; apathy prevents the accomplishment of anything good. | |
| 5 | Buchanan opens mouth, inserts foot | Column examines and disagrees with controversial opinions of Pat Buchanan. | |
| 6 | Whole new world opens for Ella Sweigert | Profile of new Study Abroad Coordinator Ella Sweigert; overview of Study Abroad program; photo. | |
| 6 | Corky Siegel brings classical, blues blend to UNI | In anticipation of tomorrow night's Artists Series concert, Tom Brazelton interviews musician Corky Siegel; photo. | |
| 6 | Controversial issue comes under audience scrutiny | UNISTA will present David Mamet's play "Oleanna" on Saturday and Sunday; discussion of the plot; photo. | |
| 7 | 'Steel Magnolias' brings tears, laughter to theatre | Cedar Falls Community Theatre cast for "Steel Magnolias" will include seven members of the UNI community, including Linda Wiges, Carla Greer, and Tim Kruse; performances will run October 1-3 and 8-10, 1999; photo. | |
| 8 | Millennium of memories | Advertisement gives schedule of activities for 1999 Homecoming Week. | |
| 8 | Double Jeopardy: better with Alex Tribec | Review of the movie "Double Jeopardy". [See correction regarding Annabeth Gish in Northern Iowan, 10/12/99, p. 2.] | |
| 9 | Diversions | Area entertainment. | |
| 10 | Showdown in Normal: #5 UNI vs. #10 ISU | Tomorrow Panthers will face toughest team yet, Illinois State; photo. | |
| 10 | Defense realizes importance of containing ISU's Glenn | One of the greatest challenges in tomorrow's game against Illinois State will be containing ISU quarterback Kevin Glenn. | |
| 11 | Volleyball is ranked 24th in new polls | As one of the five undefeated teams in the nation, Panthers hit the top 25 mark for the third time in school history. | |
| 11 | Panther of the Week helps solidify UNI defense | Former ISU student finds victory in Northern Iowa; profile; photo. | |
| 11 | Northern Iowa tries for record start; two weekend victories give netters best start in school history | Volleyball team will attempt to continue winning streak as they face Southern Illinois and Evansville; photo. | |
| 12 | Harriers back in action after week off | After mixed performances in the Woody Greeno Invitational on September 18, both men and women look forward to this weekend's Pre-Region V Championships in Champaign, IL; photo. | |
| 12 | Men, women's golf will try to get back on winning track | After disappointing performances in recent meets, men hope to do better at Big Four Meet on Saturday and women look forward to the 15th Annual Huskie Invitational; photo. | |
| 13 | The American premier of Memoirs of the Warsaw Uprising | Advertisement for American premier of the play "Memoirs of the Warsaw Uprising", adapted and translated by Wieslaw Gorski from the work of Miron Bialoszewski; performances October 7-10, 14-17; discussion with playwright after performances October 7 & 10. | |
| 13 | Hispanic awareness month | Advertisement gives schedule of Hispanic Awareness Month activities beginning October 5, 1999. | |
| 13 | Rugby brings smiles to faces of students | Column gives Brent Hardin's impressions of a women's rugby game he attended. | |
| 13 | Positive strides being made for UNI tennis program | Overview of team; photo. | |
| 14 | Stackhouse found guilty in drug case | UNI basketball player Sean Stackhouse was convicted of felony drug charges on Wednesday; sentencing is scheduled for December 1, 1999. | |
| 14 | Panther Pacers fare well at Peak 5K, QC marathon | Details of recent races; Pacers will host a 5K Homecoming race on October 9. [See correction in 10/5/99 Northern Iowan, p. 16.] | |
| 14 | Softball team ends fall season in Dome | Team hosts five games in UNI-Dome Invitational this weekend. |