Abbott--Tristan E. (Student--2005)

Displaying 51 - 100 of 101 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 War on Drugs records interesting casualty: will the final cost be tallied in lives lost or freedoms surrendered?
Northern Iowan 103:30, p.5
The death of an elderly Atlanta woman from police gunfire raises concerns about the War on Drugs.
52 The Eagles' Nest
Northern Iowan 103:29, p.5
Holocaust conference in Iran; photo.
53 Peeking into the annals of educational history
Northern Iowan 103:28, p.5
Concerns expressed over pending court case limiting the rights of students.
54 Handicapping the 2008 Republican candidates
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.7
Mitt Romney, Tommy Thompson, Bill Frist, Newt Gingrich, Rudolph Giuliani, and John McCain reviewed as candidates for President from the Republican Party; photo.
55 The scariest thing about the Mark Foley scandal
Northern Iowan 103:26, p.7
Commentary on the Republican position on homosexuality, in light of the Mark Foley scandal. Recent "racist" concerns with Muslims are also discussed.
56 Who will purchase the next Democratic ticket?
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.7
Six potential presidential candidates for the Democratic nomination discussed.
57 Gaming realism trickles down to new lows
Northern Iowan 103:24, p.5
Trickle down economic principles compared to Monopoly.
58 Tracing Internet wires back through time
Northern Iowan 103:23, p.7
Internet anniversary celebrated.
59 Column writing a unique, new experience
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.5
Reactions to newspaper columns are difficult to predict. Many readers respond with email messages. Positive comments about UNI shared.
60 Third-party candidates just fodder for fun
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.7
Examines platforms of the Constitutional Party, Libertarian Party, and the Green Party.
61 The Eagle's Nest
Northern Iowan 103:20, p.7
Recollections of radio broadcasts ranging from Hillary Duff's music to Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl"; photo.
62 Thinking with a Fox about stem cell research
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.7
Believes Michael J. Fox handled comments of Rush Limbaugh with class; presents tem cell research facts.
63 Votes getting caught in machine
Northern Iowan 103:18, p.7
Upcoming off year election discussed.
64 Animals can prefer their own sex, too
Northern Iowan 103:17, p.7
Homophobic attitudes addressed.
65 Real people believe in Scientology
Northern Iowan 103:16, p.5
Scientology examined as a religion.
66 Cycling through the "no-spin zone"
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.5
Readers urged not to fall for the doom and gloom of Bill O'Reilly's recent comments; suggests seeking news from other sources and coming to individual conclusions.
67 Hotly contested Congress race explored
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.5
Looks at race between Bruce Braley and Mike Whalen.
68 Homecoming: a campus-wide kegger for pride
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.7
Impressions of Homecoming.
69 Making up the rules as torture goes along
Northern Iowan 103:12, p.5
United States position on torture evaluated.
70 The Eagle's Nest; a celebration of America's culture and values
Northern Iowan 103:11, p.7
Columnist looks at the power of words and definitions.
71 Censorship removes religion from cartoon
Northern Iowan 103:10, p.5
Parents Television Council upset by NBC's attempt to cut the religion from the television show "Veggie Tales". The PTC is taken to task for its views on censorship.
72 Non-presidential elections need voters, too
Northern Iowan 103:9, p.7
Americans need to be aware and participate in off year elections. Iowa governor's race is examined.
73 Congress refuses to fund 9/11 relief
Northern Iowan 103:8, p.5
Senate bill to supply money for medical relief to citizens of New York City due to the World Trade Center disaster blocked before reaching a vote.
74 Financial predators hunt with ARMs
Northern Iowan 103:6, p.5
Adjustable rate mortgages do not deliver what they promise in many cases.
75 The eagle's nest--remembering September 11
Northern Iowan 103:5, p.9
Opinions shared on atheism, liberals, the press, the perceived wrongs of one president, and the perceived strengths of another president.
76 All we are saying¿
Northern Iowan 103:4, p.7
Terrorism examined in a tongue in cheek manner.
77 Time to be thankful for all that hasn't befallen us
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.5
Thoughts on government actions following hurricane Katrina.
78 The eagle's nest--geography craziness "A bi, weekly column celebrating American culture and values."
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.9
Opinions shared on the need for learning about geography and the use of foreign flags in classrooms in America.
79 Making it big in the rock biz
Northern Iowan 103:1, p.7
Steps given to help new musicians who are looking for a record contract.
80 Asset forfeiture!
Northern Iowan 103:1, p.9
Total asset forfeiture provision allows the government to take assets if a person is suspected of committing a crime. This provision stems from the war on drugs.
81 Musical madman remembered
Northern Iowan 102:61, p.5
Syd Barrett, founder of Pink Floyd, remembered.
82 Sifting through the political hologram
Northern Iowan 102:61, p.5
Considers allegation that President Bush does not share enough information with Congress.
83 Washington facts continue to get garbled and delayed by spineless politicians and a condescending media
Northern Iowan 102:60, p.7
Presents background information on portions of the Iraq War.
84 Fox choosing to choke on mustard gas?
Northern Iowan 102:60, p.5
The latest weapons of mass destruction discussion is examined.
85 Selling yourself a tricky proposition
Northern Iowan 102:60, p.5
A tongue in cheek look at the interview/job search process.
86 Democratic candidates form new strategy
Northern Iowan 102:59, p.5
Suggests changes in Democratic Party rhetoric.
87 Can racists become representatives?
Northern Iowan 102:59, p.5
Iowa's fifth districts congressman, Steve King, was among those voting to override bipartisan committee support for the extension of the Voting Rights Act.
88 Tips from the college cool table
Northern Iowan 102:58, p.5
Tips for academic success suggested.
89 Bush's failings are helping block borders
Northern Iowan 102:58, p.5
Commentary on the decisions concerning illegal immigration from Mexico.
90 Global truth too inconvenient for most
Northern Iowan 102:57, p.5
Discussion of Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth"
91 I want to be a Carolinian
Northern Iowan 102:57, p.6
Examples of living a simple life.
92 Why my movies are better than yours
Northern Iowan 102:56, p.5
Author examines several movies and shares her opinions.
93 What has caused eminent domain?
Northern Iowan 102:56, p.1
Governor Vilsack vetoes a bill passed by the Iowa legislature; says that eminent domain is necessary in order to promote economic and job growth.
94 Axe the body spray
Northern Iowan 102:54, p.4
Men's body spray is evaluated.
95 Web CT an unappreciated tool; teacher and students can benefit from reliable program
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.5
Teachers urged to use WebCT for communication since UNI E-mail has been unreliable lately; photo.
96 Hair salon celebrates grand opening, sponsors Cut-A-Thon for St. Jude's
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.10
Sensations Salon will be raising money for St. Jude's next week; photo.
97 Ahead of BOR meeting, students worry about money
Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1
Tuition for the next school year is expected to be 5.5 percent higher than this year. With this increase, UNI's tuition will be higher than tuition at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.
98 Blast! To perform, co-producer UNI graduate
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.9
High energy show at the Gallagher-Bluedorn; final performance is tonight; photo.
99 MailMan a 'mess,' say students
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.4
Students say that MailMan is unreliable; Information Technology Services recommends installing Thunderbird to meet your email needs.
100 UNI Jazz Band One put on dazzling show
Northern Iowan 102:18, p.13
Review of performance by Jazz Band; photo.