Northern Iowan — February 27, 2007

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1 Stavans asks, 'Who owns the English language?' Hearst Lecture Series features Ilan Stavans, professor of American and Latino Culture at Amherst College; photo.
1 FAFSA: an often untapped source of money for students Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) forms need to be completed each year. UNI students are missing out on potential financial help. Process explained; photo.
3 Carver scholars have what it takes Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is engaged in many philanthropic ventures. The scholarship program is aimed at students who have overcome significant social and economic obstacles to pursue education; photo.
4 Language education demands new legislation Tammy Gregersen states that the United States needs to offer some form of English as a second language, but there is no federal legislation on how to do it; photo.
5 Bird doggers get noticed Iowans for Sensible Priorities helps Iowans prepare to question political candidates.
6 Congress sends a strong message to President The passage of a non-binding resolution by Congress sends a symbolic message to President Bush. The American people are demanding a change in Iraq war policies.
7 Picking the global path Differing opinions on global warming presented.
7 Carnivorous country folk Concerns of recent image of Iowans on reality television show.
7 Humans warring with substances Discussion of proposed committee to track asteroids and destroy them prior to their striking the earth.
8 Culture Corner Global warming causes and effects.
8 Managing marijuana madness Thoughts on marijuana.
9 Student Voices Students respond to the question; "How did you deal with the bad weather this weekend?"
9 Pull over and check out 'Reno 911' Reno 911!: Miami is reviewed; photo.
9 Avoid déjà vu by watching foreign films Current French films will be shown in Seerley Hall Room 115 for the next five weeks; photo.
10 Panther Profile Hannah Uker is profiled; photo
11 Jokers to move to Main Street Darin Beck to move Joker's Comedy Club to 410 Main in downtown Cedar Falls. Grand opening is planned for July.
11 Panther Snapshots Candid photos of UNI students with Barack Obama, Stacy London, and Ben Folds; photo.
13 There were few Oscar surprises after all Academy Awards results.
17 Men tracksters capture conference title Men's track team wins eighth consecutive Missouri Valley Conference championship. Women's team places second; photo.
17 Panthers rally, defeat ISU Women's basketball team wins in overtime, 74-73; photo.
17 NCAA Tourney push Panther men's basketball team needs to win the conference tournament to return to the NCAA tournament; photo.
19 Softball team improves to 4-4 Weekend wins even Panther softball team record.
19 Batters take two of three Baseball team wins two of three games against Centenary College.
20 Panthers 6-0 on season Women's tennis team defeats Eastern Illinois, 4-3. The team's record is now 6-0.
21 Brawls boost attention to forgotten NFL National Hockey League games headlined by unrestrained ice brawling; photo.
24 Iona avoids winless season The loss of their six top scorers from an NCAA tournament team in 2006 led to a record of 2-27 in 2007 for Iona.