Northern Iowan — September 14, 2012
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
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| 1 | Enrollment drops by 7 per cent | A UNI large graduating class plus a reduced number of high school graduates in Iowa noted as the cause of decline. 92% of the student population is from Iowa; photo. | |
| 1 | A look into the UNI Faculty Senate | The role of the Faculty Senate examined: what does the senate do, how was it created, and what is the chair of the faculty senate. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend senate meetings. | |
| 1 | STEM regional hub event highlights UNI's programs and state's vision | Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and President Allen hosted the event in the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. | |
| 2 | I Spy | Mystery photo looks for identification. The previous photo was identified by Ken Connelly as being the sculpture outside the West Gym; photo. | |
| 3 | STEM Regional Hub hosted at UNI | Science, technology, engineering, and math highlighted at regional meeting. Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and President Allen hosted the event at the CEEE; photo. | |
| 4 | Elephants, donkeys and the death of civility | Believes that our political system is designed to encourage discourse. Too often discourse ends up with mudslinging. We need to demand more than a popularity contest. How are the candidates going to lead the country?; photo. | |
| 4 | Modern day patriotism: a need to revival, not rejection | Response to Nat Konrardy column. Author believes that modern day patriotism is based on the belief that the United States of America can be a better place tomorrow than it is today; photo. | |
| 4 | Open your mind--spread your legs | Perceptions of sex discussed. Believes that shame, conservative social structures, and organized religions have taught people to hate desires and fear sexuality; photo. | |
| 6 | UNI Proud hosts campus scavenger hunt | Second annual activity deemed a success. Much laughter and fun was experienced by all; photo. | |
| 6 | Volunteer Tuesdays make it easy to give back | Two shifts are available; 2-5 and 5-8. Service projects vary each week. Assisting with a haunted house, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Grout Museum, and Homecoming are some of the activities; photo. | |
| 6 | UNI hosts first farmer's market | University of Northern Iowa Green Project sponsored the event. The purpose was to raise awareness of local foods and farmer's markets in the area. | |
| 7 | CME to host sixth annual book club | A diverse group of books will be available for members. Books offer a great and simple way for people to experience a culture. | |
| 7 | Financial Literacy Club gives UNI students tools for fiscal success | Mike Finley started the club to inform students about the impact of their financial choices. Topics will include; spending, credit management, borrowing, and investing. Those attending are eligible for a $100 weekly raffle. | |
| 8 | Pin Happy! | Recipes for funfetti cake batter buddies and lemon cupcakes; photo. | |
| 9 | Panthers vs. Hawkeyes | Football team travels to Iowa City for in-state rivalry. On paper, the teams look evenly matched; photo. | |
| 10 | A week in the life of Gary Rima, the 'voice of the Panthers' | Preparation is the key to a successful radio broadcast, especially a sporting event. Attending Monday press conferences to obtain updated stats starts the week. Two days are spent on the opponent; photo. | |
| 10 | UNI wins home opener, 3-1 | Volleyball team defeats Northern Illinois in the McLeod Center. The team record now stands at 7-4. | |
| 12 | Career Fair and interviews | Dates, times, and locations for the events are advertised; photo. |