Northern Iowan The University
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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TWAIN REVISED Censorship is n** the answer >page 12
Celebrating the Chinese New Year >page 6
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The definition of a leader >page 16
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin visits UNI to address funding for higher education SARAH KELZER Staff Writer
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin held a public hearing open to students and the community at the University of Northern Iowa’s GallagherBluedorn Performing Arts Center to discuss funding for a broad range of areas with a group of panelists on Saturday, Feb. 5. Harkin listened to seven individuals give their short, individual speeches on the effects budget cuts would have on their specific programs. Spencer Walrath, a UNI senior double majoring
in music and psychology, was pleased with Senator Harkin’s decision to come to UNI. “I think it shows how strong his commitment to funding higher education is,” said Walrath. President Benjamin Allen was among the panelists who discussed the importance of not decreasing the college’s funding for Pell Grants and other scholarships. “We would not be able to help such promising lowincome students attend college without this funding See HARKIN, page 3
SARAH KELZER/Northern Iowan
Pictured from left to right, Kevin Shannon, Senator Tom Harkin, Spencer Walrath and Jennifer Nulty. Senator Harkin met with audience members after the forum to discuss the specifics of funding for higher education.
Regents propose 5 percent tuition increase in light of potential budget reductions
I SPY AT UNI
The University of Northern Iowa is proposing a 5 percent increase for both in-state and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to an 11.3 percent increase for in-state students and a 7.9 percent increase for out-of-
state students in the College of Business upper division. The proposed increases would help offset the significant budget shortfall the institutions face as Iowa’s legislators debate cuts to
Chris Larimer to discuss gender-balancing law
UNI to co-sponsor “Growing Local Lunches” event
JOHN ANDERSON Editorial Staff
The state Board of Regents proposed a 5 percent tuition increase for Iowa’s public universities during their meeting in Iowa City last week.
BLAKE FINDLEY
See REGENTS, page 4
DANIELLE KRULL
Staff Writer
ANNA SCHRECK/Northern Iowan
Do you know where this picture was taken? If so, e-mail us at northerniowan@uni.edu with your answer. The winner’s name and the picture’s location will be featured in the next edition of the Northern Iowan. The winner from the Jan. 28 issue is Justin Hlubek, a UNI senior, who correctly identified that the previous image was taken in the West Gym.
The Iowa legislature recently passed a law requiring local administrative boards in the state to maintain an equal number of male and female members. Chris Larimer, assistant professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, will present a discussion on the gender-balancing law 10:30 a.m. Saturday at University Book and Supply. “I think this discussion will be beneficial for anyone who is interested in gender dynamics at the state or local level of government and what the government is doing to bridge
Darwin week February 7-11, 2011
All events will take place in the CME of the Maucker Union. Darwin Week will feature a series of presentations by UNI faculty and invited keynote speakers. Each day will feature a theme around which the lectures will be focused.
Staff Writer
On Thursday, Feb. 17, the University of Northern Iowa will be co-sponsoring an event entitled “Growing Local Lunches: Connecting Iowa Farmers and School Meals” at the Cedar Falls Public Library.
See LARIMER, page 3
See LOCAL LUNCHES, page 5
Monday - Sexuality Tuesday - Religion Wednesday - Evolution Thursday - Critical Thought Check out our website for thecomplete schedule!
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