Kockler--Paul William (Student--2011)

Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Should Olympic athletes get paid to represent their country?
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.11
Some athletes have suggested that they be paid to participate in the Olympic Games. Author states that being asked to play or winning the opportunity is enough. Money is not the object; photo.
2 MLB playoff expansion; good or bad?
Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.12
Pros and cons of adding another wildcard team to Major League Baseball playoffs examined; photo.
3 Time for some new national holidays
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.13
The start of the baseball season is the official sign that spring is here. Opening day and Super Bowl Sunday suggested as national holidays; photo.
4 Big 4 basketball event: To play or not to play?
Northern Iowan 108:39, p.8
The home and home series with Iowa and Iowa State may be in jeopardy. The games may be scrapped in favor of a "Big 4" double header played in Des Moines; photo.
5 UNI fans: set high expectations
Northern Iowan 108:36, p.11
Storming the court following the Creighton victory was surprising. Certainly, it was a big win, but not like winning the conference tournament for an NCAA bid.
6 Come to St. Louis home of Arch Madness
Northern Iowan 108:33, p.8
UNI Alumni Association has a traditions challenge. A trip to Arch Madness should be added to this list of things to do prior to graduation. The Gateway Arch, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and the zoo are great attractions. The basketball games are great.
7 UNI men's basketball midseason awards
Northern Iowan 108:31, p.8
Author suggests possible award winners during the first half of the men's basketball season; photo.
8 Should field goals be eliminated from football?
Northern Iowan 108:28, p.9
The possibility of no field goals in football explored.
9 Society is captivated by the Kardashians
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.15
Kim Kardashian has dated several professional athletes prior to her "infamous 72 day marriage" to Kris Humphries; photo.
10 NBA lockout
Northern Iowan 108:16, p.10
The National Basketball Association lockout hinges on the owners and players reaching a financial agreement that is seen as fair to both sides; photo.
11 Are NFL teams starting to "suck for Luck?"
Northern Iowan 108:12, p.13
Andrew Luck is the outstanding quarterback for Stanford University. He is projected to be the top pick in the professional draft. Several NFL teams are winless at this point in the season. Could they be posturing to be able to draft Luck?; photo.
12 UNI's next major: Fantasy Football 401
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.11
The pros and cons of a class on Fantasy Football examined; photo.
13 NFL Preview
Northern Iowan 108:6, p.9
Writer shares his predictions for the outcome of the final standings in the National Football League; photo.
14 How to make MLB more appealing to the average fan
Northern Iowan 108:2, p.15
Shortening major league baseball games would be beneficial to fans. Excess time taken between pitches should be eliminated.