Northern Iowan — February 6, 2009

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1 New legislation would increase funds available to college students Pell Grants, Stafford loans, and work study funding would increase if the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is made law; photo.
1 UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers celebrate Darwin Week Activities during the 200th celebration of Charles Darwin's birth include an ice cream social, information tables in the Union, an open mic discussion, and presentations by faculty members from various departments; photo.
3 President Allen's budget notice Anticipated reductions in the 2010 fiscal budget have caused President Allen to announce the following short term budget reductions: a hiring freeze, restriction of non-essential travel, and monitoring of temperature and lighting levels.
4 Register or volunteer for the CSBS student research conference Conference will provide opportunities for students to present their research, exchange ideas, learn about other disciplines, and meet students from other departments.
5 College of Humanities and Fine Arts Dean's List for the college.
6 UNI Police seek information about assault on campus An anonymous tip has public safety officials seeking information from the public on an assault early Sunday morning.
6 Panther Portraits Panel discussed Lincoln's ideas concerning race and slavery at University Book and Supply; photo.
6 UNI Public Safety director answers common parking questions Dave Zarifis addresses parking concerns, including the decreased number of parking spaces, parking in lots during the evening, the estimated number of parking tickets, and the use of parking ticket money
7 Phoning home Parents do worry if their son or daughter fails to call following a return trip to campus.
7 Different doesn't mean worse Change happens all the time. Advantages seen for Microsoft's Vista program.
7 Cell phone etiquette Students reminded that cell phone conversations should be off limits in areas such as museums, theaters, dentist and doctor waiting rooms, locker rooms, and classrooms.
8 Putting money in the garbage disposal Asks why only freshmen are required to purchase a 14 meal per week plan and why students should be billed for meals that they do not eat.
9 The ultimate road trip Kendra Willey aided in the writing of the script for the documentary, "Paving the Way: The National Park to Park Highway"; photo.
9 "Taken" nabs approval The movie, "Taken", is reviewed; photo.
9 Band plays it safe The band "Verona Grace" plays it safe with its first album. Hopefully their next endeavor will move from their comfort zone and create a characteristic style for themselves; photo.
11 OH BABY ! Late heroics lift Panthers past Bradley; Moran's basket with five seconds left lifts UNI to school record 11 straight wins Men's basketball team defeats Bradley, 61-58, with a last second three point goal; photo.
11 Panther women "at a loss" drop 4th straight Women's basketball team drops a game to Illinois State, 67-55; photo.
12 Tough competition awaits Panthers in Ames Panther wrestling team travels to Ames for a match with the No. 2 rated Cyclones; photo.