Crime
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| 101 | UNI Police respond to false alarm Northern Iowan 106:37, p.1 |
An assault report proved to be false following investigation by campus police, the Cedar Falls Police, and the Black Hawk County's canine unit. Students concerned about incident slowing response to other reports; photo. | |
| 102 | A false sense of security Northern Iowan 106:33, p.4 |
Self defense classes and preventive sprays can cause people to think that since they know what to do in bad situations, nothing bad will happen. One should follow one's intuition and avoid dangerous situations or places. | |
| 103 | Adult porn: a victimless crime Northern Iowan 106:33, p.4 |
Porn star and producer serving forty-six months in a federal jail on obscenity charges. Two studies cited that indicate a reduction in rape due to access to porn and the Internet. Audience being asked to tolerate porn; not approve of it. | |
| 104 | Surveillance cameras located on College Hill to monitor criminal activity Northern Iowan 106:32, p.6 |
Cedar Falls police hope that cameras will help to deter crime on the Hill. | |
| 105 | A regression of humanity Northern Iowan 106:27, p.6 |
Recent hate crimes remind us of the existence of racism and prejudice. Society must admit that a problem exists, put pride aside, and not permit or accept acts of hatred or prejudice. | |
| 106 | UNIFI's response to recent incidents Northern Iowan 106:25, p.6 |
University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers stand with fellow students in condemning recent hate crimes. The comparison to Blasphemy Day events is questioned. | |
| 107 | Campus safety walk raises awareness about insufficient lighting Northern Iowan 106:24, p.4 |
Lighting and safety issues dominated a walk by President Allen, Vice-President Schellhardt, and others. Notes were taken concerning issues of storm damage and why some lights were not active; photo. | |
| 108 | Two departments, one city Northern Iowan 106:22, p.11 |
UNI Police and Cedar Falls Police Departments work together to keep Cedar Falls safe; photo. | |
| 109 | UNI reacts to Fort Hood shooting Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1 |
Students, professors, and members of the Iowa National Guard express sadness at the senseless killing at Fort Hood; question killer's allegiance to the United States; photo. | |
| 110 | Hate crime protection for LGBT community Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1 |
President Obama signed a defense bill that included making an assault on anyone based on his or her sexual orientation a federal hate crime; photo. | |
| 111 | Fraudulent salesmen attempt to scam off-campus University of Northern Iowa students Northern Iowan 106:13, p.6 |
Four young men from Florida used strong arm tactics to persuade off-campus students to purchase unwanted magazines. Some students signed comment cards that were attached to completed order forms; photo. | |
| 112 | Vehicle safety emphasized by UNI Police Northern Iowan 106:13, p.1 |
Eight car burglaries have occurred since January 2009. Dave Zarifis suggests that all valuables be removed from cars or put in the trunk. Recording your name, make, year, and serial number of each item is helpful; photo. | |
| 113 | "Islam: An American Religion" links Middle East to Midwest Northern Iowan 106:11, p.9 |
Ingrid Mattson addressed classes and a sold out audience in Davis Hall. She spoke of the heritage of Muslims and Americans. As Muslims feel more freedom to practice their faith openly, understanding increases; photo. | |
| 114 | Homophobia and violence Northern Iowan 106:7, p.5 |
Ninety per cent of gay men and lesbians have been victims of violence, according to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Men commit eighty five per cent of violent acts. Proving one's manhood usually involves violence. | |
| 115 | Brad's Sports Blurb Northern Iowan 106:5, p.19 |
Writer believes Michael Vick deserves a second chance to play professional football, but feels strongly that one misstep should result in a permanent ban; photo. | |
| 116 | Special investigation of Price Lab audit uncovers unpaid tuition and fees Northern Iowan 106:1, p.7 |
$250,262.50 in lost tuition and fee income was discovered at Price Lab. University intends to implement state auditor's recommendations. | |
| 117 | DCI investigates Price Laboratory School Northern Iowan 105:52, p.2 |
The Auditor's Office of the State of Iowa has requested an investigation at Price Lab School. No charges have been filed. The investigation is determining if white collar crime has been committed; photo. | |
| 118 | UNI warns of possible magazine scam Northern Iowan 105:51, p.15 |
Two men identifying themselves as UNI students have been reported selling magazines door to door and telling people that the university would reimburse them for part of the purchase. This is a scam. | |
| 119 | Assault injures whole community Northern Iowan 105:37, p.5 |
Report of a male assaulted by four others; reportedly struck in the face; raises concerns in the University community; finds it to be an attack on every member, our peace of mind, our sense of security , and our right to be free from personal violations. | |
| 120 | UNI Police seek information about assault on campus Northern Iowan 105:33, p.6 |
An anonymous tip has public safety officials seeking information from the public on an assault early Sunday morning. | |
| 121 | Stalking knowledge can protect students Northern Iowan 105:31, p.1 |
Students urged to contact the Stalking Resource Center and Public Safety if they believe they are being stalked on campus. One in twelve women will be stalked in their lifetime. Stalking is common on college campuses; photo. | |
| 122 | UNI's standout wide receivers arrested on drug charges Northern Iowan 105:23, p.1 |
Victor Williams and Johnny Gray arrested on charges of possession of marijuana; put on indefinite suspension from football team; Director of Intercollegiate Athletics comments; photo. | |
| 123 | Lecture to discuss African genocides Northern Iowan 105:16, p.4 |
Steve Rapp will lecture on "Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Darfur: How to Judge the Horror". He will discuss the topic of genocide in these countries. | |
| 124 | The golden rule Northern Iowan 105:30, p.5 |
Vandalism on campus seems to be on the increase. It is time that members of the university community choose to make a positive impact on those around them in hopes that the favor will be returned. | |
| 125 | Students stand united against hate crimes Northern Iowan 105:13, p.1 |
The ten year anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard was remembered with a candlelight vigil around the Campanile; photo. | |
| 126 | Two Panthers nabbed for theft at Rialto Northern Iowan 105:10, p.11 |
Cory Goos and Lucas O'Rear have been charged with fourth degree theft involving a cell phone and iPod in the Rialto Dining Center; photo. | |
| 127 | Gilchrist arsonist let out of jail; sentenced to 30 years, let out after 10 months Northern Iowan 105:5, p.1 |
Tanner Wilkens was released at the end of August and put on probation for two to five years; heavy damage to Gilchrist Hall has caused considerable inconvenience; photo. | |
| 128 | March is Fraud Protection Month Northern Iowan 104:42, p.2 |
Tips for protecting yourself against criminals trying to get money. Facebook and MySpace can be a goldmine for identity thieves. Do not post personal information. | |
| 129 | UNI football players arrested and charged with rioting Northern Iowan 104:42, p.1 |
Two present members and one former member of the UNI football team were arrested at the Main Event Center in Cedar Falls; photo. | |
| 130 | Guns on campus Northern Iowan 104:36, p.1 |
Ten most recent campus shootings, including number of killed and wounded. | |
| 131 | UNI to implement campus alert system Northern Iowan 104:36, p.1 |
UNI Alert System has been tested on small groups; then will be tested campus wide on February 27. Students, faculty, and staff are urged to update their personal information. | |
| 132 | Best of 2007 Northern Iowan 104:28, p.1 |
Quick look at most important events of 2007; photo. | |
| 133 | Former UNI student found murdered Northern Iowan 104:27, p.2 |
Douglas John Lindseth murdered at his residence near Ellsworth. | |
| 134 | New UNI system to speed delivery of emergency notices Northern Iowan 104:26, p.5 |
UNI Alert explained; photo. | |
| 135 | Don't look now--flasher on the loose Northern Iowan 104:22, p.1 |
Students respond to two incidents of a male exposing himself on campus. | |
| 136 | Sexual assault: 1996-2005 Northern Iowan 104:22, p.1 |
Graph showing number of assault victims and arrests in Iowa from 1996 through 2005; photo. | |
| 137 | Crime alert: indecent exposure Northern Iowan 104:21, p.2 |
Two incidents of indecent exposure reported to Public Safety. | |
| 138 | Protect yourself from assault Northern Iowan 104:21, p.1 |
Students urged to be aware of their surroundings, in light of recent thefts and assaults on campus; photo. | |
| 139 | Letter from Andrew Morse Northern Iowan 104:19, p.4 |
Campus safety walk notes problem areas. | |
| 140 | Letter from Zenab Chowdhry Northern Iowan 104:19, p.4 |
Urges students to take advantage of campus activities; talks about lobbying efforts in Des Moines and forums on violence intervention. | |
| 141 | Students warned to keep bikes, cars locked Northern Iowan 104:19, p.3 |
Bike thefts and car break-ins have been on the increase on campus. | |
| 142 | Wisconsin murders affect arming debate Northern Iowan 104:19, p.1 |
Arming of public safety officers at UNI causes students to have mixed reactions. | |
| 143 | NISG sheds light on dark sides of campus Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1 |
Safety walk around campus included President Allen, Director of Public Safety, several NISG members, faculty, and staff; walk comes in wake of several reported assaults; photo. | |
| 144 | Soccer team faces bomb threat Northern Iowan 104:16, p.15 |
A scheduled soccer match against Wisconsin was cancelled following reports of a bomb threat and a man with a gun in the area. | |
| 145 | Pair sentenced in Gilchrist arson case Northern Iowan 104:15, p.1 |
Aaron Scott Lessmeier and Tanner James Wilkens receive three sentences of ten years each to be served consecutively and to repay $2 million in damages for Gilchrist fire. | |
| 146 | Money for security Northern Iowan 104:11, p.7 |
Believes that recent $1 million grant from Department of Justice should be used to make students safer on campus. | |
| 147 | Riding along with the UNI Police Northern Iowan 104:11, p.1 |
Reporter rides along with campus police officer; logs what happened on a Friday night; police officers talk about their work; photo. | |
| 148 | Mobile social networks becoming popular, raising issues about safety Northern Iowan 104:9, p.5 |
College students are using cell phones as a networking tool. | |
| 149 | UNI receives grant for violent crime prevention Northern Iowan 104:9, p.1 |
Department of Justice awards $1 million grant to create a task force to prevent violent crimes against women. | |
| 150 | Assailant still not identified Northern Iowan 104:8, p.1 |
A woman student was assaulted on campus on September 9; no suspect has been named; photo. | |
| 151 | Hate crimes are confusing Northern Iowan 104:7, p.9 |
Hate crime legislation examined. | |
| 152 | Saving our reputation Northern Iowan 104:7, p.10 |
Safety on campus needs to be preserved; cites attack on a woman student within the past week. Members of the UNI community urged to stick together. | |
| 153 | It can happen here Northern Iowan 104:6, p.5 |
Commentary on the recent assault on a woman student near the West Gym. | |
| 154 | UNI student assaulted Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1 |
Woman student is victim of assault near the West Gym | |
| 155 | Arrests on campus up since start of 2007 Northern Iowan 103:47, p.1 |
Public Safety arrests during 2007 are up and cover a variety of crimes; photo. | |
| 156 | News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
A presentation on identity theft strategies will be given Tuesday, February 27 by Katherine Cota-Uyar. | |
| 157 | News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
"Credit and Identity Theft" will be presented Tuesday, February 6. | |
| 158 | UNI Police Log Northern Iowan 103:34, p.4 |
Public Safety complaints recorded January 20 through January 23. | |
| 159 | Stats say UNI a safe campus Northern Iowan 103:26, p.5 |
Clery Act Report proves that UNI is a relatively safe environment. | |
| 160 | News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Scott Cawelti will be speaking again on the Mark family murders Monday, November 6. | |
| 161 | Sex offenders 101 Northern Iowan 103:18, p.9 |
Basics of the sex offender laws presented. | |
| 162 | UNI's Cawelti to speak on Mark murders Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Scott Cawelti will speak about the Mark murders Monday, October 30. | |
| 163 | UNI researchers argue for gender-specific treatment of female prisoners Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Katherine van Wormer and Laura Kaplan recently published "Results of a National Survey of Wardens in Women's prisons: The Case for Gender Specific Treatment." | |
| 164 | Panther Patrol serves its purpose Northern Iowan 103:15, p.4 |
Panther Patrol employs eight students to provide more eyes and ears to observe what is happening on the campus. This group is in addition to the public safety staff and student patrols. | |
| 165 | Magazine sale scandal traveling dorm to dorm Northern Iowan 103:14, p.1 |
People from off campus are soliciting dorm residents to purchase magazines; claim to be raising money for on campus groups. | |
| 166 | One year later, Gilchrist Hall remains closed Northern Iowan 103:11, p.1 |
Officials talk about how the university has responded to the fire in Gilchrist Hall; investigation still proceeding; negotiations with insurance company probably drawing to close. | |
| 167 | Internet money scam threatens UNI student Northern Iowan 103:10, p.1 |
Students warned of money scam originating on the Internet; photo. | |
| 168 | UNI Police log Northern Iowan 103:9, p.4 |
Police calls from 8-14-2006 through 9-18-2006. | |
| 169 | UNI police push "Click it or Ticket" campaign Northern Iowan 102:60, p.1 |
UNI Police gave eight citations for seatbelt violations during the a four day "Click it or Ticket" campaign. | |
| 170 | UNI student robbed in parking lot Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
Student was assaulted and robbed by four accomplices. | |
| 171 | Skeletons in closet haunt college-bound students forever drug convictions strip students of federal financial aid; Students for Sensible Drug Policy r Northern Iowan 102:52, p.1 |
Lawsuit challenges a law that makes students with a drug conviction ineligible for federal financial aid; photo. | |
| 172 | Teenage terrorists on the loose? Northern Iowan 102:50, p.7 |
Minimum sentences for juvenile crimes are discussed. | |
| 173 | Student relives genocide for class Northern Iowan 102:40, p.11 |
Nancy Umuhire spoke about the genocide occurring in her home country of Rwanda; photo. | |
| 174 | Get the facts before brushing off V-Day Northern Iowan 102:39, p.8 |
Tara Bolson talks about the meaning of V-Day and hopes people will take it seriously. | |
| 175 | Gambling puts damper on sports memories; could all of these last-second comebacks and ninth-inning rallies be unreal? Northern Iowan 102:38, p.16 |
Contemplates the frequency of illegal gambling and the effects it can have; photo. | |
| 176 | UNI to host White Ribbon lecture against violence against women Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
"Beyond 'But We Were Both Drinking!': The Ethics of Sexual Consent" will be the title of a lecture about sex and justice as a part of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women. | |
| 177 | Reclaim you body with words Northern Iowan 102:37, p.7 |
Believes V-Week is misunderstood and hopes people will take time to really understand its true meaning. | |
| 178 | Sensationalism of V-Week to draw attention Northern Iowan 102:37, p.7 |
Racy comments promoting V-Week caused commotion. This distracted from intention to stop violence against women. | |
| 179 | Too much attention paid to women's bodies Northern Iowan 102:36, p.8 |
Deirdre Connell believes there are better ways to raise awareness about women's issues. | |
| 180 | Be judged and judge Northern Iowan 102:35, p.9 |
Believes society needs to judge people, or they will get out of hand. | |
| 181 | Consider putting your brain on a diet Northern Iowan 102:35, p.9 |
Thinks people should limit their exposure to violence and other negative images. | |
| 182 | Proposed punishment for DUI's Northern Iowan 102:34, p.6 |
Sean Taylor welcomes comments about special license plates for convicted drunk drivers. | |
| 183 | V-Day still sounds sexist Northern Iowan 102:34, p.6 |
Tara Bolson believes there is a better way to raise awareness about violence against women. | |
| 184 | V-Day events to take place at UNI Feb. 6-11 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
V-Day events will take place on campus culminating with performances of "The Vagina Monologues." | |
| 185 | Monday, Feb. 6 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 |
CROW Forum lecture will be held; Wilson Series on Business Ethics will focus on "Whistle-Blowing"; new exhibit opens at the University Museum; V-Day Week begins. | |
| 186 | UNI Public Safety Crime Log: November Northern Iowan 102:26, p.5 |
Campus crime report. | |
| 187 | CF not so 'clean-cut' Northern Iowan 102:21, p.7 |
Cedar Falls is not immune to crime; people should take precautions to protect themselves. | |
| 188 | Personal safety should be bigger consideration Northern Iowan 102:21, p.7 |
Students should monitor their actions and the information they give out in order to protect themselves. | |
| 189 | UNI Public Safety crime log: October Northern Iowan 102:21, p.5 |
Campus crime report. | |
| 190 | Shooting at College Square; suspect dies Northern Iowan 102:20, p.1 |
Daina Deery was shot in the foot by Michael Hruska before he fled the scene and later committed suicide. | |
| 191 | Media portrays 'Goths' in a bad light Northern Iowan 102:19, p.5 |
Hopes public knows that dark clothes and make-up do not make a person bad or more likely to commit a crime. | |
| 192 | More arrests on Homecoming, less problems for city police Northern Iowan 102:16, p.1 |
Thirty-seven people were arrested during Homecoming this year, compared to 26 arrests last year; most of the 244 citations were issued for open containers of alcohol and minors possessing alcohol; photo. | |
| 193 | UNI Police investigate numerous fires on campus Northern Iowan 102:16, p.1 |
Five fires have done damage on or around campus recently, but no suspects have been named; includes list of temporary office locations as Gilchrist Hall continues to be inspected and repaired. | |
| 194 | Arsonists set fire to three campus buildings Northern Iowan 102:15, p.5 |
Fires in Lang, Baker, and Gilchrist Halls are under investigation; anyone with information should call UNI Public Safety. | |
| 195 | A Russian roulette of justice Northern Iowan 102:12, p.7 |
Writers believe the justice system is flawed and people accused of the same crimes should serve the same time. | |
| 196 | 60 cars victims of vandalism; UNI Police ask for 'any information' Northern Iowan 102:10, p.1 |
Cars windows were vandalized with derogatory graffiti; photo. | |
| 197 | Is it ever too late to fight for justice? Northern Iowan 101:58, p.5 |
Believes that while old crimes deserve justice, so do the ones that happen every day. | |
| 198 | Spates brothers sentenced to life; others get 25 years Northern Iowan 101:56, p.1 |
Racardious and Christopher Spates received first degree murder convictions for the death of Thyanna Parsons; photo. | |
| 199 | Police say low crime result of enforcement Northern Iowan 101:54, p.1 |
Cedar Falls class 1 crimes dropped seventeen percent in 2004. | |
| 200 | Security breach found in KUNI computer system Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
A security breach into KUNI's server was found, which contains information about donations made, including credit card numbers. |