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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Laptops versus desktops Northern Iowan 119:29, p.4	01/19/2023	Aubrey Schafbuch interviews students Emma Criswell, Macey Reed, Grant Wulfseng, and IT Director of Client Services Ben Arnold about the declining uses of campus PCs. More and more students are using their own laptops now that certain software and printing abilities can be used on personal devices; photo.
2	University re-evaluating computer labs Northern Iowan 115:22, p.2	11/08/2018	The Northern Iowa Student Government is considering renovating unused computer labs; photo.
3	2016 Student Guide Northern Iowan 112:54, p.	04/28/2016	The summer 2016 student guide, including letters of welcome, information about higher education, and features of Cedar Falls; photos.
4	Wi-Fi outcry at UNI Northern Iowan 112:40, p.2	02/29/2016
5	Personal tech devices belong in classroom Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3	09/21/2015	In the author's opinion, professors should not restrict students from using personal electronic devices in the classroom; photo.
6	eLearning offers new security course Northern Iowan 110:15, p.4	10/18/2013	UNI is offering a free course on cyber security for all students and faculty available through eLearning. The course will teach participants what they should and should not do online as well as ways to guard their identity online.
7	Password requirements set to change for UNI students and staff Northern Iowan 109:41, p.4	03/08/2013	The password requirements for logging into UNI accounts will change in April. They will make things easier and more efficient; photo.
8	Getting along through change Northern Iowan 109:31, p.3	02/01/2013	Democrats and Independents comprise about seventy percent of the country, and they want compromise, while the Republican voters say they don't. Author offers a few ways the country can move forward regardless of partisan divisions.
9	Pin Happy! Northern Iowan 109:31, p.6	02/01/2013	Step by step plans for a Valentine's Day wreath, and a sewn felt heart hanging; photo.
10	Field of the future Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.25	01/01/2013	Interactive Digital Studies is new major course of study; provides students with an array of digital skills; photo.
11	Are we set on 'easy'? Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4	11/13/2012	Column asks the question: does the normal impact of easy games make us soft as consumers? Appreciate how hard things were many years ago. Every now and then we can all use a bit of perspective.
12	LoanLook offers easy look at financial aid Northern Iowan 109:5, p.7	09/11/2012	Website allows students to view federal and private loans and grants in one place. Advice is provided on the best option available. Tim Bakula suggests using NSLDS.ed.gov or Studentloans.gov for financial counseling; photo.
13	Changes made in student computer centers Northern Iowan 109:3, p.3	08/31/2012	ITS has closed the student computer centers in Bartlett Hall and Rod Library. A new lab has opened in Panther Village. Ninety-five new computers are located in various centers on campus. New Duplex printers were purchased to cut paper usage.
14	Pin happy! Northern Iowan 109:3, p.6	08/31/2012	Pinterest is a website featuring recipes, creative crafts, and a place for dreamers to dream. Step by step plans for a lamp with ribbon, clothespin picture holder, and flower vase are provided; photo.
15	WRS makes health promotion magazine available to students Northern Iowan 109:3, p.3	08/31/2012	Student Health 101 is an electronic magazine. Wellness and Recreation Services have subscribed, according to Kathy Green. Articles are written by health professionals. Many more students can be reached via this method.
16	UNI to host exhibit at Iowa State Fair, August 9-19 Public Relations News Release 2012:13, p.1	08/03/2012	Future Panthers, alumni, and friends can visit with faculty, students, and alumni. Photos, tatoos, pennants, and athletic posters will be available.
17	In a New York nano; alumna finds success on the cutting edge of semiconductor research Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.10	06/01/2012	Jenah Harris-Jones talks about the ways in which her education at UNI have fostered her success in semiconductor research; photo.
18	The greatest show on earth Northern Iowan 108:36, p.4	02/14/2012	Believes that legislation to stop online piracy is much too complicated. The Internet is the closest thing to a circus, but it continues to be a magical place. It is difficult to imagine censorship of the Internet.
19	UNI offering online physical education master's program Northern Iowan 108:26, p.1	12/06/2011	A new graduate program will be offered online. The course will take two years to complete. Students will take two courses per semester; including in the summer. Thirteen applications have been accepted thus far; photo.
20	From the archives Northern Iowan 108:20, p.11	11/04/2011	Information from the November 3, 1992, Northern Iowan.
21	Something anonymous never is Northern Iowan 108:12, p.5	10/07/2011	Information posted on the Internet is not only viewable in the present, but in the future. People need to remember that merely deleting a message does not eliminate it from the computer.
22	A certain kind of knowledge Northern Iowan 108:4, p.3	09/09/2011	Social sciences try to transform humanity into something that can be tracked. Looking back into history allows man to realize that no pattern exists. The computer age allows access to unbelievable amounts of information, but one must evaluate.
23	Wi-Fi access planned for all residence halls Northern Iowan 108:1, p.1	08/26/2011	Wireless Internet access is expected to be completed by October 2011. Network switches were refreshed over the summer. Hagemann Hall was the testing pilot and will be the first to receive service.
24	Introduction to ITS Northern Iowan 107:54, p.	04/29/2011	Information Technology Services is responsible for all aspects of information support on campus. Computer Centers are located throughout campus with several open twenty-four hours a day.
25	Rod Library provides information and convenience for students Northern Iowan 107:54, p.	04/29/2011	The services provided by Rod Library are explained. Students have access to study rooms, computers, and library assistance; photo.
26	NISG supports fee increase after debate Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1	03/22/2011	NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
27	Phishing attempts rising Northern Iowan 107:36, p.3	02/15/2011	Students warned to be skeptical when asked for personal information via E-mail. The University will never ask for your password. Do not open attachments from unknown sources.
28	The one virus you want to catch Northern Iowan 107:34, p.13	02/08/2011	Viral video is a fascinating concept. The Interlude Dance, designed and made by UNI students, is a huge hit on YouTube.
29	UNI introduces mobile website Northern Iowan 107:29, p.3	01/21/2011	More smart phones and other mobile devices than computers will be accessing the Web by 2014, according to some. In response, the University has launched a mobile website. The site will be is just the first step.
30	Teaching to learn Northern Iowan 107:24, p.4	11/19/2010	Interactive Digital Communications class works with a sixth grade class at the Price Laboratory School on a creative project. UNI students teach sixth graders how to work with Adobe Creative Suite; photo.
31	New MyUNIverse portal implemented Northern Iowan 106:55, p.2	06/11/2010	Revised student information system offers opportunities for students to individualize what they see; photo.
32	Where can I find Northern Iowan 106:54, p.	04/30/2010	A handy guide to finding information on the UNI Home Page and MyUNIverse.
33	UNI computer science students capture first and second at computer security competition Public Relations News Release 2009:351, p.1	03/23/2010	The Cyber Defense Competition challenges teams to maintain and secure a large collection of prescribed computer services while being subjected to various attacks and threats by security professionals, according to Paul Gray. Students listed.
34	Another year, another list of pitfalls Northern Iowan 106:37, p.4	02/19/2010	Apple Computers newest product, the iPad, has a few shortcomings, though it does have all the "normal items"; email, organizes photos, and plays videos etc. The iPad does NOT support flash among other things. In one word; disappointing.
35	Facebook: Handy tool or huge timewaster? Northern Iowan 106:36, p.14	02/16/2010	Facebook is a free service that allows communication among "friends". There are applications, including: "Fishville,Cartoon Yourself", and "Farmville".
36	$1.4 million Lectra donation upgrades software, student marketability Northern Iowan 106:31, p.1	01/29/2010	Textiles and Apparel Program receives donation of software as part of the "Imagine the Impact" campaign.
37	Goodbye Hulu and free TV Northern Iowan 106:31, p.5	01/29/2010	The Web site hulu.com is a free streaming site for television shows. It is reported that in 2010 the site will begin charging for their shows. People will revert to downloading shows illegally; photo.
38	Spam hijacks several e-mail accounts Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.2	01/15/2010	An innocent appearing e-mail message has resulted in the blacklisting of e-mail messages from UNI by Microsoft. ITS is working on various methods to block these types of messages, but user awareness is the key; photo.
39	Cyber Cats Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.29	01/01/2010	There are many UNI connections on social networking sites.
40	Wasteful practices escalate paper costs Northern Iowan 106:20, p.1	11/06/2009	Student impatience blamed for the overuse of printing at Rod Library. Fliers and a new policy of a forty page limit are aimed to help reduce waste. Paper is recycled, but increased costs of paper and toner require action; photo.
41	Quiet study places Northern Iowan 106:19, p.5	11/03/2009	Rod Library, Lang Hall, Communication Arts Center, Towers Center, Hemisphere Lounge, and Panera Bread listed as the favorite quiet study places for students. All have plusses and minuses.
42	Ratemyprofessor.com; use it, don't abuse it Northern Iowan 106:16, p.5	10/23/2009	Students urged to speak for themselves, be specific in their comments, describe both strengths and weaknesses, use pertinent details, and then proof read comments when rating professors.
43	Woo Me offers a personal touch to social networking Northern Iowan 106:15, p.14	10/20/2009	The social network, Woo Me, is noted for speed and as an intimate way to meet people. The majority of users range from 18-25, but older users are starting to use the site; photo.
44	Technology and age gap deserve sympathy Northern Iowan 106:14, p.5	10/16/2009	College students and even some high school students want information now. These students, unlike the older generation, have grown up with technology and are not afraid of new developments in that area.
45	A neutral net Northern Iowan 106:8, p.5	09/25/2009	Believes that a free Internet, which can be used and owned by everyone is ideal. Companies should not have the power to charge for usage of bandwidth or dictate what is available to the user.
46	My confessions Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4	09/22/2009	Believes that the Internet is now our new mode of communication. The use of Facebook is grossly over done. Computer time is taking over our lives.
47	CareerCat brings career opportunities Northern Iowan 106:3, p.2	09/04/2009	UNI Career Services announces the availability of a career management system named CareerCat. Online system; allows students to post resumes and look for employment or internships.
48	UNI's MyEntre.Net system boasts bigger, better site Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.17	09/01/2009	New system will continue to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners.
49	Introduction to ITS Northern Iowan 106:1, p.16	08/28/2009	Information Technology Services supports all aspects of information technology. Computer Centers are located on campus with several being open twenty-four hours a day. Free computer workshops are offered.
50	ITS provides computer workshops Northern Iowan 106:1, p.4	08/28/2009	Information Technology Services hosts free workshops for students, faculty, and staff. Topics include; eLearning, Microsoft Word, Google Tools, OneNote, Excel, and Power Point.
51	No more fliers in dorm halls Northern Iowan 106:1, p.1	08/28/2009	Department of Residence will no longer accept materials to be posted within the residence halls. Postings on MyUniverse News is the alternative; photo.
52	UNI Regional Business Center to offer QuickBooks Pro training Public Relations News Release 2009:2, p.1	08/11/2009	A three-session class, it will focus primarily on the basics of QuickBooks Pro including setting preferences, establishing charts of accounts, entering invoices and bills and creating basic financial statements; classes will be taught by Judy Schindel.
53	What is up with myUNIverse Northern Iowan 105:60, p.3	07/24/2009	Questions the need for long passwords, including a symbol and number. Forgetting the password and missing the deadline to change your password can be troublesome.
54	Twitter: the other Facebook Northern Iowan 105:46, p.3	04/03/2009	Technology continues to advance. Twitter works in a manner similar to Facebook, except it has a one hundred forty character limit. It has been called a micro-blog; photo.
55	Writing or typing? Northern Iowan 105:41, p.3	03/06/2009	Writing by hand is becoming a lost art.
56	Think before you download Northern Iowan 105:40, p.7	03/03/2009	Students urged to keep personal information private. Many companies and individuals are seeking information to steal identities.
57	Please comment responsibly Northern Iowan 105:36, p.7	02/17/2009	Readers urged not to use the Northern Iowa website comment section to point out editing errors, attack another person, or use profanity. Please identify yourself. Comments will be periodically screened for offensive content.
58	New site offers forum, advice Northern Iowan 105:35, p.7	02/13/2009	Web site devoted to social networking dealing with the good, bad, and ugly of love lives.
59	Different doesn't mean worse Northern Iowan 105:33, p.7	02/06/2009	Change happens all the time. Advantages seen for Microsoft's Vista program.
60	NISG Senate meeting: January 28 Northern Iowan 105:32, p.1	02/03/2009	Siobahn Morgan, coordinator of the Liberal Arts Core, met with NISG to answer questions about classes and programs. Reports received concerning harassment policies inclusion of gender, a request for funding for NISG debates, and office computers
61	A snapshot of working success Northern Iowan 105:28, p.7	01/16/2009	Korey Bachelder, a 2003 graduate, develops a photo recovery system called MediaRECOVER; photo.
62	Facebook virus affects users Northern Iowan 105:28, p.3	01/16/2009	Computer virus found in Facebook. Students urged to change to stronger passwords. Stronger passwords are longer and may include numbers or symbols.
63	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:24, p.8	11/21/2008	Melodie Kapping joins other students for a computer workshop in the ITTC Building; photo.
64	Bring on the cold Northern Iowan 105:23, p.7	11/18/2008	Urges discretion and calming of emotions before posting on Facebook.
65	Students should use the Internet to make life easier Northern Iowan 105:18, p.6	10/31/2008	Google products recommended for helping students organize their time and keep track of assignments.
66	Why the Mac is not for me Northern Iowan 105:14, p.6	10/17/2008	The software and hardware used by Macs are not a problem, but the constant pressure from Mac users to switch is overwhelming; photo.
67	Professor of an unusual subject Northern Iowan 105:3, p.16	09/09/2008	Ben Schafer, an associate professor of computer science, feels his days of teaching middle school made him a better teacher. Schafer enjoys his hobby of brewing beer at home. He teaches a class at Hawkeye Community College on the brewing of beer.
68	The do's and don'ts of Facebook Northern Iowan 105:2, p.11	09/05/2008	Facebook has advantages and disadvantages. Students urged to use caution in posting personal information..
69	College Bound: Beyond books and backpacks --Buying a computer for college Public Relations News Release 2008:2, p.1	08/04/2008	Tom Peterson, director of the Technology Services-User Services, suggests that if soon-to-be college students plan to buy a computer for college but haven't purchased one yet, they should find out if their college or university has discount programs.
70	NUHS claims first place at state cyber defense competition Public Relations News Release 2007:704, p.1	05/29/2008	The Cyber Defense Team who took first place at the third-annual state cyber defense competition in Ames will be featured this month in the national magazine "NetWork World." The purpose of the competition is to generate interest in computer science.
71	YouTube Northern Iowan 104:50, p.7	04/18/2008	Believes YouTube to be a useful tool for social communication; urges people to be cautious in using YouTube.
72	Not different enough in our thinking Northern Iowan 104:49, p.7	04/15/2008	Discussion of Apple Computer advertising.
73	Book sale gone bad Northern Iowan 105:42, p.8	03/10/2008	Resale of books is a risky business online; photo.
74	Listening to the silence in our daily world Northern Iowan 104:40, p.5	03/04/2008	Sound and noise are all around us. Students urged to pause, on occasion, to observe and ponder what is going on around them; photo.
75	Web based mail poses problems for students Northern Iowan 104:31, p.1	02/01/2008	Following an upgrade, Web Based Mail has been replaced temporarily while problems are addressed; photo.
76	Microsoft suit may pay Iowans Northern Iowan 104:27, p.2	12/07/2007	Purchasers of Microsoft products between May 1994 and June 2006 may be entitled to compensation from a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and twenty states in 1998.
77	Passwords abound Northern Iowan 104:26, p.7	12/04/2007	The use of multiple passwords in the name of security questioned.
78	Houston, we have a problem Northern Iowan 104:17, p.9	10/23/2007	New technology on campus needs to be compatible with other systems. Instructors need to be shown the basics of operating this new systems.
79	New technology beams lectures to UNI students' computers Public Relations News Release 2007:70, p.1	07/23/2007	A new technology, the Accordent Capture System, allowed students to watch and listen to lectures on their computers.
80	Iowa veterinarians to get computer training at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/29/2007	About thirty Iowa veterinarians will be participating in the Iowa Livestock Traceability Project computer training May 30.
81	"QuickBooks Pro Training" offered to area businesses Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/14/2007	The Regional Business Center/Small Business Development Center will be offering a three-session QuickBooks Pro Course in June.
82	RE: "Somebody needs to become a millionaire" by Benjamin Doughan on Friday, March 23, 2007 Northern Iowan 103:46, p.8	03/27/2007	Response to letter calling for a single password for university computer access.
83	Somebody needs to become a millionaire Northern Iowan 103:45, p.8	03/23/2007	Request of a single password to access computer systems on campus.
84	Facebook phenomenon examined by UNI undergrad Northern Iowan 103:35, p.3	02/06/2007	Facebook's role in social networking being researched by Dan Rhodes; photo.
85	UNI computer server breached Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/04/2007	During the holiday break, a breach was detected on a computer server in the Wellness/Recreation Center.
86	Components donated to computer cluster designed in part by UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/20/2006	LittleFe, a portable computational cluster, was developed by a team including Paul Gray.
87	New e-mail service means fewer passwords Northern Iowan 103:27, p.1	12/05/2006	Collaboration Suite, a new e-mail system, will be in place by the end of December 2006 at UNI; photo.
88	Computer programming students hone problem-solving skills during collegiate contest at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/09/2006	Mark Fienup, Jeremiah Philipp, James Kosar, and Fedor Korsakov will compete against five other teams in the International Collegiate Programming Contest.
89	ONE noble gesture supporting the troops Northern Iowan 103:15, p.1	10/17/2006	Operation Noble E-mail is a volunteer organization collecting donated computers to give to families of soldiers serving overseas, who cannot afford computers; photo.
90	Lazy in the information age Northern Iowan 103:11, p.7	10/03/2006	Believes that modern communication technology has made people lazy; urges people to communicate face-to-face.
91	Recent changes to Facebook making users more leery Northern Iowan 103:9, p.9	09/26/2006	Facebook is now open to the public, including potential employers. This change has many students concerned; photo.
92	New software designed to prevent plagiarism Northern Iowan 103:5, p.3	09/12/2006	Provost's office has purchased an anti-plagiarism computer program for use by UNI professors.
93	Resting your eyes can help save your sight Northern Iowan 103:5, p.11	09/12/2006	Computer vision syndrome is caused by the constant refocusing when viewing images on a computer screen. Taking breaks from the computer, using eye drops, and wearing proper contacts help; photo.
94	UNI enrolls in Open Science Grid Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/10/2006	Open Science Grid allows UNI to be networked with groups like Fermilab, Indiana University, and the University of Iowa.
95	Computer fees explained Northern Iowan 102:51, p.8	04/14/2006	Factual information presented concerning computer fees.
96	New search engine allows one to surf and donate Northern Iowan 102:51, p.11	04/14/2006	GoodSearch donates approximately one cent to an organization of the user's choice for each search done on the search engine. Good Search is connected to Yahoo; photo.
97	Student Voices Northern Iowan 102:51, p.11	04/14/2006	Students respond to the question, "What is your favorite search engine?"
98	Computer fees a mystery Northern Iowan 102:49, p.8	04/07/2006	Critical of computer and building fees.
99	W-2 leak shows need for security Northern Iowan 102:44, p.3	03/10/2006	Some believe that there is a need to investigate the recent exposure of confidential information; others believe that officials simply need to be more careful.
100	Presidential search committee offering streamlined video, wants students, faculty, staff involved in candidates' visits Northern Iowan 102:41, p.6	02/28/2006	Committee hopes to hold open forums for candidates; considering video streaming of candidates' presentations.