Northern Iowan — October 5, 2010
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
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| 1 | Students react to Blasphemy Rights Day | University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers cracked down on what chalkers could write on the sidewalks this year. The focus was protecting blasphemy; a controversial form of free speech; photo. | |
| 1 | New grants database available for students | The Foundation Directory is now available at fconline.foundationcenter.org or through Rod Library's blog. It is searchable 24/7 and lists only foundations following their filing of initial IRS paperwork. | |
| 1 | UNI's Reading Recovery program receives grant | The Department of Education has provided a grant of three million ninety six thousand dollars to support literacy among area first graders. The University is expected to find donors to match twenty per cent of the grant. | |
| 2 | Panther Portraits | Student and her family tour the greenhouse during Family Weekend. | |
| 4 | GRE resources available for students | Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination is made easier with the help of the Academic Learning Center. Coffee Chats are held three times a week in Maucker Union. Assistance is available; photo. | |
| 4 | Robinson encourages students to identify their strengths | Vicki Robinson spoke to a leadership class. She urged members to understand and use their personal strengths. To do so also requires that students are aware of their weaknesses. | |
| 4 | Student Nature Society promotes conservation | Group feels society should be more conscious of the natural world and how humans influence it in positive and negative fashions. Group will sponsor the annual Fall camping trip at Chimney Rock. | |
| 5 | Panther Portraits | Scenes from Family Weekend. Tailgating, cook outs, classroom tours, and pep rallies shown; photo. | |
| 8 | Use your resources | Students urged to take advantage of several free activities on campus; Rod Library, ITS, athletic events, Career Services, and the Wellness and Recreation Center; photo. | |
| 8 | Blasphemy Rights Day is a defense of free speech | The Freethinkers and Inquirers group had hoped to encourage friendly discussion on controversial topics. Free speech was the issue of the day. True discussions were limited; photo. | |
| 8 | Some things never change | Republicans and Democrats seem to agree that which party is not in power will not roll over and work with the other. This situation makes it extremely difficult for political change; photo. | |
| 10 | Ryan's Rants | The author and his roommates watch either reality shows or sports in their free time; photo. | |
| 10 | What a relief | Football team defeats South Dakota State 24-14; photo. | |
| 12 | Panther Portraits | Scenes from the Panther volleyball game with Evansville. The Panthers defeated the Purple Aces 26-28, 25-22, 25-22, and 25-20; photo |