Parker--Patrick
Displaying 1 - 23 of 23 in reverse chronological order
# | Title | Date | Summary |
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1 | Semester full of triumph, tragedy Northern Iowan 96:53, p.6 |
Believes important issues are being overshadowed by items of less concern in today's newspaper headlines and in society. | |
2 | A truly independent candidate Northern Iowan 96:49, p.5 |
People should start looking past Republican and Democratic candidates and vote for an Independent. | |
3 | Religious beliefs aside, homosexual couples deserve marriage rights Northern Iowan 96:45, p.6 |
Believes people have to a right to their feelings on same-sex marriages but feels they should be allowed. | |
4 | An introduction to Marshall Tucker Northern Iowan 96:44, p.6 |
Column about Marshall Tucker and his beliefs. | |
5 | Washington would be shocked to know we went to school Monday Northern Iowan 96:40, p.7 |
President's Day and why we should have had the day off of school. | |
6 | UNI's newest campaign: 'Pave the Campus' Northern Iowan 96:36, p.7 |
Ironic suggestion that the university pave all empty space on campus; would create more parking and decrease risks associated with herbicides. | |
7 | Future of union could include speakeasy Northern Iowan 96:32, p.6 |
Columnist comments on a proposed ban on alcohol in dorms. | |
8 | Chicken Soup for the idiot's soul Northern Iowan 96:29, p.8 |
People are insecure because they are not highly intelligent. | |
9 | The "GI's" end-of-semester extravaganza Northern Iowan 96:28, p.6 |
Columnist comments on a variety of topics. | |
10 | America brings art to a slow death Northern Iowan 96:26, p.6 |
Columnist comments on the death of the arts in America. | |
11 | What's wrong with a little head? Northern Iowan 96:24, p.5 |
Columnist comments on the recall of a pro wrestling action figure with a mannequin's head. | |
12 | Truth buried in conflicting opinions, data Northern Iowan 96:22, p.5 |
Columnist is concerned about students who do not have informed opinions on subjects. | |
13 | Millennium fever sweeps the world Northern Iowan 96:20, p.5 |
Columnist explores the importance of the upcoming new millennium. | |
14 | Issue of armed officers demands inquiry Northern Iowan 96:18, p.5 |
Columnist questions the effectiveness and safety of having armed Public Safety officers. | |
15 | Childrens' futures at risk due to education of nation Northern Iowan 96:16, p.6 |
Column suggests that the problem with education in the U. S. is that students no longer value it. | |
16 | Vintage clothing: a symbol of Generation Y Northern Iowan 96:14, p.5 |
Column protests overdependence on vague labels such as "Generation X" and "Generation Y". | |
17 | Unusual does not always equal ugly Northern Iowan 96:12, p.5 |
Column suggests that society values conformity too much, and that truth and beauty sometimes lie in diversity and variety. | |
18 | Cynics: 'Enemies of stupidity' Northern Iowan 96:10, p.5 |
Column says both the disillusioned and the dreamer are necessary to make a better world; apathy prevents the accomplishment of anything good. | |
19 | Why my major is better than yours Northern Iowan 96:8, p.6 |
Column argues that all majors have value in that they enrich lives, serve society, or provide services. | |
20 | Justice takes backseat, convictions questioned Northern Iowan 96:6, p.6 |
Considers case of Kathleen Soliah and questions whether the purpose of the criminal justice system is to punish or to rehabilitate, to protect or to convict. | |
21 | Ham sandwich competitions could cure poverty Northern Iowan 96:4, p.6 |
Questions Americans' lack of interest in problems of homelessness and poverty. | |
22 | Britney Spears: are they real? Northern Iowan 96:3, p.8 |
States that the music industry and the American public value physical appearance over talent. | |
23 | How to read an opinion column Northern Iowan 96:1, p.10 |
States that columns present opinions in order to inform, influence, or entertain; asks readers not to interpret them as personal attacks. |