Northern Iowan — September 12, 2008
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not just acting; Kal Penn speaks in support of Barack Obama | Actor Kal Penn urges students to continue support for Obama; photo. | |
| 1 | Students dance for disaster relief | Disaster Relief Swing-A-Thon, sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota, hopes to raise money for the Parkersburg music programs. | |
| 1 | External funding supports projects | External funding increased by 26% for 2008. | |
| 2 | Comparison of the two candidates | Comparison of the positions of the Obama and McCain campaigns on torture, paying for college, gay marriage, drugs, and affirmative action. | |
| 3 | Certificates enhance majors | Certificate program aimed at practitioners who want to develop a strong foundation of critical business skills and knowledge; photo. | |
| 4 | Calendar of Events | Campus events from Friday, September 12 through Wednesday, September 17. | |
| 5 | Speak up! | Adjusting to roommates requires good communication. Be certain to discuss problems when they happen. | |
| 5 | Live life in your own way | Students urged to spend their college days in a way that is comfortable and true to themselves. The college experience does not have to be based on alcohol. | |
| 5 | Why Barack Obama? | Social Work instructor Elaine Pfalzgraf explains why she supports Barack Obama President. | |
| 6 | A single question | Writer expresses is tired of all of the extraneous issues that seem to have become associated with the Presidential campaign. | |
| 6 | Rowling thoroughly decimates competition | Author of "Harry Potter" series sues author of "Harry Potter's Lexicon" alleging the theft of seventeen years of hard work; photo. | |
| 6 | Life comes with a certain amount of danger | Tailgating experience shared. | |
| 7 | A trip to Africa is just next door | Featured exhibit at the museum is "Visions of Africa". Alumnus William Blair contributed a large portion of the exhibit; photo. | |
| 7 | The $10.000 winning talent | Jodi Sweeney won this year's International Auctioneers Championship Women's competition. | |
| 8 | Panther Portraits | Scenes from the International Opportunities Fair, Slam Poetry event, and the Kal Penn appearance; photo. | |
| 9 | Career Fair & Interview Days | Dates, times, and places for the upcoming event; photo. | |
| 10 | Playboy made for children | Movie, "The House Bunny" reviewed; photo. | |
| 10 | Evaluating UNI's Web site | Web site receives a passing grade for accessibility, but usability is lessened due to clutter of information. Some find it difficult to read and navigate. | |
| 11 | The Northern Iowan sits down with Troy Dannen | Views from the new athletic director about his former job and his vision for the athletic department; photo. | |
| 11 | Will the Patriots win the Super Bowl sans Brady? | Pros and cons for the New England Patriots of the National Football League, following the news that their quarterback, Tom Brady, is out for the season. | |
| 12 | Cross country off and running for 2008 | New coach Dave Paulsen has the men's and women's cross country teams working on little things that will pay off later in the season. | |
| 14 | Golf finishes 15th | Men's golf team finishes the annual Falcon Invitational hosted by the Air Force Academy in fifteenth place; photo. | |
| 14 | Soccer braces for Iowa after loss to ISU | Soccer team's next opponent is Iowa, following a 2-0 loss to Iowa State. |