Northern Iowan — September 1, 2009

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1	CFFD, CFPD, and UNI Police respond to College Hill fire	A fire in an apartment above Sub City, a College Hill business, caused smoke damage to the apartment.
1	Nearly 1,700 contributions unreturned to donors of UNI Scholarship Club	Life insurance benefits cancelled for club members following Fidelity Life Insurance not accepting new members, requiring at least 1000 members, and a change in tax law. The university and members may be liable for back income taxes.
1	SafeRide Shuttle rides on despite funding issues	The shuttle provides a safe way for people to enjoy weekend evenings without having to worry about transportation, especially while intoxicated. Tough economic times have left a $7,000 shortfall for the program. NISG is looking at alternative funding.
2	Panther Portraits	Scenes from Kris VerSteegt's music education class and a game of four square; photo.
3	Iowa Public Radio eliminates nine positions	A reorganization plan and a decline in support from state university funding lead to the loss of jobs. Bob Dorr, the late night host, is among those losing their jobs.
5	Sleepless nights	The lights from the Multimodal Transportation Center are causing problems with students living in Campbell and Bartlett dorms. The lights are extremely bright and burn nearly around the clock.
5	An all-natural waste of money	The Institute of Science in Society, the Mayo Clinic, and the Environmental Protection Agency are quoted as questioning the value of organic foods. Two double blind surveys dismiss the theory that organic food tastes better.
5	"Fan cans" get negative feedback	Anheuser-Busch and their "Team Pride" line of sports color combinations on Bud Light cans have come under fire from university officials at twenty-five schools, including Iowa and Iowa State. The company has agreed to discontinue the design upon request.
6	Sex sells and repels	Believes that too many songs today follow the same format and sound very much alike. New artists are challenged to be bold and try harder. Reruns are not the way to success.
6	Soy, rice or cow milk?	Offers pros and cons of soy, rice, and cow's milk. The author is highly lactose intolerant and prefers the taste of soy milk. Studies have shown that soy milk contains a natural ingredient that may cause cancer.
8	U "N" I need to get along: Tips for roommate success	Getting along with a roommate can be challenging. You don't have to be best friends, but you should respect their things, tell the truth right away if things are bothering you, and treat them like you would like to be treated; photo..
8	Tray-free dining centers enhance sustainability	Waste reduced by three thousand four hundred ninety pounds at Piazza and Rialto. Trays needed to run through the dishwasher; reduced use of chemicals, electricity, and water.
9	"District 9": A triumph of science fiction	Movie, "District 9", reviewed; photo.
11	UNI Alumni Association connects students and alumni	Students Today Alumni Tomorrow and Connecting Alumni to Students are sponsored by the Alumni Association to promote interaction between current students and the alumni organization. CATS members must apply and be accepted; photo.
11	Wellness/Recreation Center; free weight room is under renovation	New and exciting projects will enhance the facility and provide additional hours for use of the free weight room. The room has been completely gutted from floor to ceiling. New paint, equipment, and lighting will be installed.
12	Women's soccer falls to Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2-1	Soccer team fights hard, but loses match to UW- Green Bay, 2-1; loses to University of North Dakota, 3-1; photo.
12	Panthers take two at Texas A & M Invitational	Volleyball team defeats Virginia and Iona, but falls to the host team; photo.
12	Brad's Sports Blurb: King Bolt, sprinter Usain Bolt reigns over sports world	Jamaican track phenomenon Usain Bolt sets two more world records.
14	College of Humanities and Fine Arts University of Northern Iowa Dean's List Spring 2009	Students must earn a 3.5 grade point average while completing twelve credits or more to qualify for the Dean's List.