Crime

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# Title Date Summary
101 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.
102 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.
103 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.
104 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.
105 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.
106 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.
107 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.
108 "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.
109 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.
110 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.
111 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.
112 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.
113 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.
114 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.
115 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.
116 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.
117 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.
118 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.
119 The golden rule
Northern Iowan 105:14, 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.
120 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.
121 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.
122 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.
123 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.
124 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.
125 Guns on campus
Northern Iowan 104:36, p.1
Ten most recent campus shootings, including number of killed and wounded.
126 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.
127 Best of 2007
Northern Iowan 104:28, p.1
Quick look at most important events of 2007; photo.
128 Former UNI student found murdered
Northern Iowan 104:27, p.2
Douglas John Lindseth murdered at his residence near Ellsworth.
129 New UNI system to speed delivery of emergency notices
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.5
UNI Alert explained; photo.
130 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.
131 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.
132 Crime alert: indecent exposure
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.2
Two incidents of indecent exposure reported to Public Safety.
133 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.
134 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.
135 Letter from Andrew Morse
Northern Iowan 104:19, p.4
Campus safety walk notes problem areas.
136 Wisconsin murders affect arming debate
Northern Iowan 104:19, p.1
Arming of public safety officers at UNI causes students to have mixed reactions.
137 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.
138 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.
139 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.
140 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.
141 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.
142 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.
143 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.
144 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.
145 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.
146 Hate crimes are confusing
Northern Iowan 104:7, p.9
Hate crime legislation examined.
147 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.
148 It can happen here
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.5
Commentary on the recent assault on a woman student near the West Gym.
149 UNI student assaulted
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1
Woman student is victim of assault near the West Gym
150 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.