Northern Iowan — October 30, 2012
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOR supports tuition freeze, approves end of tuition set-aside | Board of Regents discusses tuition rates and financial aid programs for Iowa universities. NISG President disagrees with proposed tuition freeze. | |
| 1 | 'Invisible War' screening at UNI brings to light the struggle of military sexual assault victims | Documentary film about victims of rape in the military was shown at Lang Hall. Nearly two hundred people in attendance for screening of film and panel discussion; photo. | |
| 1 | NISG votes against resolution supporting tuition freeze | Board of Regents held a meeting to discuss risk in supporting tuition freeze. Concerns raised regarding whether or not UNI would get additional financial assistance. | |
| 2 | I Spy | Mystery photo challenges students, staff, and faculty to identify its location. The last photo, which no one identified, was the cover of a drain pipe; photo | |
| 3 | Cedar Falls Blue Zones hosts UNI campus kickoff | Blue Zone Project is promoted on campus to foster healthy living and environments. Event offered information on getting involved and joining the project. | |
| 4 | Halloween Drag-a-Ganza | UNI Proud to host drag show for Halloween. | |
| 5 | Who's to blame for apathy? | Author raises concern for students' lack of involvement with and interest in current events. Suggests adopting new perspective; encourages students to seek more from education; photo. | |
| 5 | Discussion is good . . . if civil | Northern Iowan staff addresses concern with responses to past articles. Encourages students to be civil, appropriate, and respectful in future interactions. | |
| 6 | DOMA is not a true defense of marriage | Author speaks against anti-gay sentiments. Supports same-sex couples lifestyles and contributions to society. Readers encouraged to think more openly and stop discrimination. | |
| 6 | The American political scene lacks proper discussion | Election season fosters negative attitude in politics. Author encourages readers to judge rationally and fairly. We must try to judge each candidate based on their individual merits and shortcomings. | |
| 7 | National Student Exchange Program | Information meeting will be held at Maucker. | |
| 7 | Vote for Ben Lange | Reasons why Ben Lange is the best candidate in upcoming election for U. S. House of Representatives. | |
| 7 | In response to the anti-LGBT-center letters posted in campus buildings | Expresses concern with letters against LGBT center development. Author speaks out for homosexual couples and addresses hypocrisy of other student organizations. | |
| 7 | Angry? Talk to your NISG senators | Summary of letters posted against the formation of an LGBT center. Students encouraged to share concerns with their NISG senators. URL given to find list of NISG senators online. | |
| 7 | 'There's no such thing as a free lunch' | Student expresses thoughts on economics and politic. Information presented on the inner-workings of capitalism and socialism. | |
| 8 | Science groups offer Halloween tricks and treats | Chemistry Club students and faculty host Halloween house for kids to come participate in science experiments; photo. | |
| 8 | 'Cloud Atlas': poetry on an epic scale | New movie 'Cloud Atlas' has unique plot. Student review gives positive response; photo. | |
| 8 | Some spirits haunt houses, others haunt students | Two ghosts are said to haunt UNI. Augie, a soldier from World War II, resides in Lawther Hall and Zelda, whose present residence is Strayer-Wood Theatre. Rumors of the two ghosts date back as far as the 1970s. | |
| 9 | International Student Association holds Halloween dance | Students gathered at Maucker Union for a night of Halloween costumes and dancing. The main idea was to bring students together and to make friends; photo. | |
| 9 | UNI to feature lecture on WWI ship camouflage on Halloween | Librarian from Rhode Island School of Design to present free lecture at UNI discussing science, history, technology, and art involved with WWI ships. | |
| 9 | Annual Polar Bare Run set for Nov. 6 | UNI will host the sixth annual Polar Bare Run. Donations for the one-mile event go to the Salvation Army. Students encouraged to give back to the community. | |
| 10 | Grit 'n Glam | Fashion column discusses costume ideas; advice on which costume to choose. | |
| 10 | Panther portraits | Guest saxophonist Evan Smith gives recital; photo. | |
| 11 | Panthers fall to Redbirds 33-21 | Highlights of UNI football game against Illinois State University; photo | |
| 11 | UNI splits road trip, drop to No. 2 in MVC standings | UNI volleyball team victorious against Wichita State University. Second match of the weekend led to defeat by Missouri State University; photo. | |
| 11 | UNI women's soccer team earns No. 4 seed in MVC Tournament; drops Sunday game against Indiana State | Women's soccer team beats Creighton to earn spot in MVC Tournament. Brief summary of game and loss to Indiana State; photo. | |
| 16 | Shrek the Musical | Shrek the Musical to be performed at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo. |