Northern Iowan — March 27, 2012

Page	Title	Summary	Scan
1	'Funeral' held to protest academic program cuts	Students United for Academics sponsored the march. The march began at Seerley Hall and made its way to the Campanile to remember Price Laboratory School; photo.
1	Students, faculty, community rally for education	Scenes from a gathering to protest the budget cuts at UNI. State representatives urged the crowd to lobby for increased funding for education.
1	UNI Museum building closing	The artifacts, presently housed in the UNI Museum, will be dispersed across campus and the community after June 30. This will make it more difficult to see the collection in its entirety; photo.
1	House panel votes to freeze tuition	Iowa House Appropriations Committee passed a bill, along party lines, that would potentially cut $31 million from Iowa's public universities next year. The bill would also freeze tuition; allowing no way to recover the lost funding.
5	Erase the elephants! Defeat the donkeys!	The time and money spent running down the opposing political party are wasted. The only way we, as a people, can overcome the current situation is to work together for the common good.
5	Well, at least we've still got corn	It is clear that the state of Iowa no longer values education. Lack of financial support from the legislature has put UNI in the current crisis. The tuition freeze legislation and resulting cuts will only further hinder education in Iowa.
5	Letter to the editor	Author states facts to back his contention that UNI has been underfunded for years, perhaps decades, as compared to the other Regents institutions.
6	Playing defense for UNI athletics	Author supports the continuation of support for athletics at UNI, even though she is not a fan. Studies are cited that show the influence athletics has on a university or college; photo.
6	The hot dogs behind Kony 2012	Kony 2012 is an effort to stop the leader of a Ugandan rebel group. The group has been responsible for the abduction of children and the mutilation of innocent people.
7	Juried Art Exhibition showcases outstanding student artwork	The goal of the Juried Art Exhibition is to give students their first professional public presentation. Students are allowed to enter up to three pieces.
7	Student organizations rave for awareness at UNI	Various raves and dance parties are becoming popular on campus. They are safe places to meet new people and have a great time. No alcohol is served. The Residence Hall Association began the raves last year.
8	Botanical Center is the 'secret garden' of UNI	Faculty, staff, and students walk past the Center, but do not take the time to stop for a visit. Six main houses make up the Center. Each has its own environment. A parrot, Gold Cap Conure, and an iguana make their homes in the Center; photo.
9	Undergrad researcher makes her mark in UNI biology department	Kelsey Hampton has been selected to present her research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Utah. She has been examining the effects of climate and environmental change on fiddler crabs; photo.
10	Panther Portraits	Scenes from the RHAve in the Commons Ballroom and the Campus Activities Board film in Maucker Union; photo.
11	Heartbreak	Women's basketball team loses in the finals of the WBI invitational tournament. Congratulations on a fantastic season. Hold your heads high; photo.
12	Panthers show improvements at NCAA Championships	Wrestling team sends five to St. Louis. Two wrestlers were one win away from the coveted All-American honor; photo.
12	Panthers start conference play 6-0	Softball team off to a great start; photo.
13	Time for some new national holidays	The start of the baseball season is the official sign that spring is here. Opening day and Super Bowl Sunday suggested as national holidays; photo.