Meyers--Kristen (Student--2008)
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Occupy movement continues with protest on Main Street Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1 |
People are still engaged in the Occupy movement. A letter will be delivered to the CEO of Wells Fargo Bank at the Cedar Falls office during a gathering of Occupy followers today; photo. | |
| 2 | Occupy Cedar Valley ends encampment Northern Iowan 108:25, p.1 |
Occupiers have packed up their tents and moved out of Overman Park. The group decided to hold more events such as teach-ins, vigils, and demonstrations and are looking for a permanent office environment. | |
| 3 | Iraq War no more Northern Iowan 108:19, p.1 |
President Obama announced the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq by December 31, 2011. The war began in March 2003. To date, 4481 soldiers have been killed; photo. | |
| 4 | 'We are the 99 percent' Northern Iowan 108:15, p.1 |
"Occupy" protests have sprung up all over the world; after starting on Wall Street in New York City. Marchers gathered on campus, marched to Wells Fargo bank, and then camped overnight at Overman Park; photo. | |
| 5 | 'Getting Covered' highlights benefits of Affordable Care Act Northern Iowan 108:9, p.1 |
New legislation allows students to remain on their parents insurance until age 26. The act also prevents insurance companies from cutting off coverage due to illness of high medical cost. The seminar was well received. | |
| 6 | UNI commemorates 9/11 with flag planting ceremony Northern Iowan 108:5, p.1 |
Ten years ago terrorists attacked our country. UNI staff, students and community members placed flags in Lawther Field in memory of those killed that day; photo. | |
| 7 | Progressive Picnic connects students to communities Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Democrats, Freethinkers and Inquirers, Philosophy Club, UNI Proud, and One Iowa joined in the recruitment event, the first of its kind in recent memory. Food, drinks, lawn games, and live music highlighted the event; photo. | |
| 8 | 'Talk Politics' tackles the issues of Regents hikes, proposed budget cuts Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1 |
College Republicans, UNI Democrats, and Young Americans for Liberty hold discussion on proposed budget cuts to higher education. Students urged to participate in Regents Day in Des Moines; photo. | |
| 9 | Students discuss Wikilieaks controversy at 'Talk Politics' Northern Iowan 107:31, p.1 |
Discussion held on 'How much information is too much information' during monthly discussion. Northern Iowa Democrats, College Republicans, and the Young Americans for Liberty regularly discuss political issues. | |
| 10 | NISG discussed tuition increases, SafeRide, new clubs and Cedar Falls mayor candidacy Northern Iowan 106:9, p.4 |
Northern Iowa Student Government meeting agenda full of discussion. Information presented on Board of Regents meeting, donation from Public Safety for SafeRide, and thoughts of David Sires, candidate for mayor. | |
| 11 | NISG recently appointed positions Northern Iowan 105:21, p.4 |
Roster of new NISG senators and officers. |