Northern Iowan — August 30, 2002

Page	Title	Summary	Scan
1	Panthers called to roar during trying times	President Robert Koob and NISG leaders Jeff Scudder and Emiliano Lerda welcome students and encourage them to get involved in activities on campus; photo.
2	While you were gone . . .	Events on campus from the summer of 2002.
4	Wal-Mart SuperCenter proposal debated in City Hall	In a special session of the Cedar Falls City Council on July 23, the Council failed to override the Planning and Zoning committee's decision not allow a Super Wal-Mart on Greenhill Road; photo.
4	Sociology professor dies on campus	Surendar Singh Yadava was found outside the Art II building and, after being transported to Sartori Hospital, was pronounced dead.
5	Gross blames Vilsack for tuition costs	Republican candidate for governor, Doug Gross, spoke on Tom Vilsack's performance and tuition costs at a news conference on campus
5	Vilsack focuses on education initiative	Governor Tom Vilsack spoke on campus about a possible program called "Iowa Learns."
6	Faculty Senate debates shorter semester terms	The proposal to change to the calendar includes reducing each semester from seventeen weeks to fifteen weeks, adding an extra summer session, and allowing for a longer break over Christmas.
6	Koob declines pay raise to unite with UNI community	President Robert Koob, along with other faculty members, delayed his raise until November; will donate is 2.5 percent increase to the Students First capital campaign.
7	Disappointing turnout numbers characterized Convocation	UNI alumnus Carl B. Boyd delivered his speech, "I Can, and I Will," to a small turnout at this year's convocation.
9	UNI taps Iowa's banished talent	Supports the addition of Benny Sapp, a former University of Iowa student, to the UNI student body and football team.
9	What the universe must do to maintain harmony . . .	Fate the Bear shows that in order to maintain balance, when one love begins, another must end.
9	Ambition lacking as semester starts	Speaks on the procrastination that arrives after the first few weeks of classes.
9	Challenge issued to rise above mediocrity	Encourages students to set goals for themselves, which he believes is essential for a successful college career.
10	Letter from the editor; welcome NI readers	Discusses the purpose and goals of the Northern Iowan.
11	Extraordinary candidate runs on extraterrestrial platform	Maryland's independent candidate for the House of Representatives is Stephen Bassett; his accusation is that the government has been hiding information about extra-terrestrials.
15	Summer fun said and done	Students talk about how they spent their summers.
15	Life is a great big balancing act	Tips for incoming freshmen on how to handle the stresses of time management at college.
15	Break out of your shell; get involved	Students are encouraged to get involved in campus activities and student organizations; photo.
16	S1mOne: another Barbie wannabe	Review of the movie, "S1mOne" starring Al Pacino and Wynona Ryder; photo.
19	Money makes the world go 'round	Suggestions about where students can find jobs.
21	Panthers aiming for the top	UNI football team prepares for another successful season; photo.
21	Despite loss, netters confident about season and tournament	UNI defeated by Stanford, 30-19, 30-27, and 30-19; Panthers will compete in a tournament at George Mason University; photo.
21	Sapp a new addition to Panthers	Benjamin Sapp, a former University of Iowa student, has joined the UNI football team this fall.
21	Coaching to win	First year coaches Mark Farley and Bobbi Petersen brought successful seasons for UNI.
23	Soccer wins 1, loses 1	UNI defeated St. Ambrose, 3-1, and lost to Greater Des Moines, 1-3; photo.
23	Golf looks fore-ward	Men's golf coach John Bermel will also coach the women's golf team, as both teams prepare for another season.
24	Hebert, Wertz named head coaches	Christy Hebert will coach softball; Stacey Wertz will coach swimming.
24	XC unfazed by loss of foreign runners	Cross country teams will compete in the Drake Open.