Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)

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# Title Date Summary
1 NISG supports fee increase after debate
Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1
NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
2 Columnist's ride with NI comes to an end
Northern Iowan 96:54, p.6
Ivy Sprague writes about her last days as a Northern Iowan writer.
3 'Lackluster' letter perpetuates stereotypes
Northern Iowan 96:52, p.6
Comments on earlier letter about stereotyping Iowans.
4 Women's center would provide place to use 'voice'
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.6
Believes the proposed women's center at UNI would be more than a place for groups to meet; it would be a place were voices could be heard and made stronger.
5 Age gap makes little difference in ideas, interests
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.5
Feels that many people are blind when it comes to looking at themselves.
6 Seniors select class gift for university
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.4
Class of 2000 to give gift of $20,000 for a gathering space in the new Millennium Garden; schedule of events for rest of Senior Week.
7 Senior Week provides one last hurrah
Northern Iowan 96:47, p.1
Schedule of events. Seniors able to donate funds for Millennium Gardens for class gift.
8 Week marks beginning of 'adult' life
Northern Iowan 96:46, p.7
Feelings about the 'real world' and the hectic life that one will encounter.
9 Is U. S. slipping backward in economic status?
Northern Iowan 96:43, p.6
Believes the United States economy is strong.
10 Education should take priority in spending decisions
Northern Iowan 96:41, p.7
The Iowa State Legislature is debating which projects should take priority in the plan to improve communities.
11 2000 Census: chance to cash in on students?
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.7
Students are encouraged to fill out the census form.
12 Glass house metaphor applies to chastised columnist
Northern Iowan 96:37, p.7
Ivy Sprague writes about her columnist techniques.
13 Consequences of columnist life are larger than they appear
Northern Iowan 96:35, p.7
Columnist Ivy Sprague talks about the effort she puts into writing her column.
14 Despite hype, caucuses revive hope for America
Northern Iowan 96:33, p.6
Iowa caucuses prove to be a democratic process where Americans come together to express their opinions and feelings about the country.
15 New Year's Eve was just another night
Northern Iowan 96:31, p.6
New Year's Eve 1999 turned out to be just like any other night regardless of all the Y2K anticipation.
16 Pain, challenge and growth accompany change
Northern Iowan 96:27, p.6
Change can be painful but is necessary in the end.
17 Little things to be thankful for
Northern Iowan 96:25, p.5
Columnist shares what she is thankful for this year.
18 Children remind columnist about what really matters
Northern Iowan 96:23, p.5
Children and the care of children are what is important in life.
19 Continue debate on firearms, do not let apathy rein
Northern Iowan 96:21, p.7
Columnist encourages students to continue supporting the resolution to allow officers to carry guns and not let the proposal disappear.
20 NISG passes controversial resolution; Senate votes 31-5-1 in favor of arming UNI Public Safety officers
Northern Iowan 96:20, p.1
Resolution will now go to President Koob, Faculty Senate, Board of Regents, and the other Regents universities; photo.
21 UNI's best weapon: knowledge
Northern Iowan 96:19, p.6
Columnist advises people to brush up on self-defense skills and automobile safety.
22 NISG continues debate on guns
Northern Iowan 96:18, p.1
Resolution on the arming of Public Safety officers was presented before NISG Wednesday and discussed.
23 College should prepare you for life, not just career
Northern Iowan 96:15, p.7
Column states that the highest purpose of attending college is to become an educated person, not just to prepare for a job.
24 Cynicism: overrated, unnecessary, quite annoying
Northern Iowan 96:13, p.6
Column observes excessive cynicism in young people.
25 Shelf life of a college senior
Northern Iowan 96:11, p.6
Column discusses relationships and employment plans for after college.
26 The forgotten concept of accountability
Northern Iowan 96:9, p.6
Column suggests that accountability is on the decline in America, as demonstrated by those who hold the tobacco companies responsible for health problems of smokers, rather than the smokers themselves.
27 Committee, senate members needed; NISG elections Wednesday
Northern Iowan 96:9, p.1
Special election will be held tomorrow to fill vacant and new positions.
28 Wet t-shirt contest confuses columnist
Northern Iowan 96:7, p.7
Columnist describes her reactions to contest.
29 Where have all my cowboys gone?
Northern Iowan 96:5, p.8
Writer seeks mate who is intellectually and spiritually compatible.
30 Just some lane on life's highway
Northern Iowan 96:2, p.8
Describes purpose of column; ponders difficulties of student life.
31 Presidential hopefuls begin Iowa campaigning
Northern Iowan 95:54, p.4
Presidential candidates Elizabeth Dole and Bill Bradley will speak in Waterloo this week.
32 Nation mourns 15 dead in Colorado school shooting
Northern Iowan 95:53, p.1
Two students shot and killed twelve fellow students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on Tuesday.
33 Project V.I.P. connects volunteers with Cedar Valley opportunities
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.5
Project V.I.P. will recognize UNI volunteers this week. Many volunteer opportunities still exist in the Cedar Valley, such as "Connect Cedar Valley", and "Cedar Valley Promise".
34 NISG nominations approved after debate
Northern Iowan 95:51, p.1
Matt Yochum and Rebecca Feldman approved as NISG Director of Public Relations and Director of Administration, respectively, after two hours of debate; photo.
35 Pitts: 'where do we go from here?'
Northern Iowan 95:50, p.5
Leonard Pitts spoke on race relations at the Celebrating Critical Writing Conference Friday.
36 Student government requests funding to keep Shuttle rolling
Northern Iowan 95:48, p.1
NISG is requesting $88,000 to fund Panther Shuttle service from August 1999 through May 2000.
37 NISG: Organizations should attend reading
Northern Iowan 95:45, p.3
Organization and Finance Committee is currently allocating funding to student groups on campus; second reading of budget will be Wednesday.
38 Self-employment exciting option for students, recent grads
Northern Iowan 95:43, p.4
Small Business Development Center has helped several students and graduates start their own businesses.
39 Greene, Beck to head NI in 1999-2000
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.5
Kylie Greene is named Executive Editor of the NI for summer and the next academic year; Ryan Beck is named Managing Editor for the same time period; photo.
40 UNI students offered job shadow opportunity
Northern Iowan 95:41, p.3
Students will shadow a UNI graduate and attend an alumni reception in Des Moines March 25-26.
41 Faculty members recognized for teaching, service
Northern Iowan 95:39, p.4
Michael Gasser, Rex Karsten, Catherine Miller, Beverly Riess, and Sandra Frey Stegman were awarded University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Awards on the basis on nominations made within each college; photo.
42 Chinese lunar new year inaugurated with color, light
Northern Iowan 95:37, p.1
More than 200 people attended the Saturday celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the Catholic Student Center.
43 Summer employment options offered at fair
Northern Iowan 95:36, p.4
More than eighty employers will be present at the Summer Employment Fair next Tuesday and Wednesday.
44 Pulitzer Prize winner on campus to discuss African-American journalists
Northern Iowan 95:35, p.1
Clarence Page will speak tomorrow night in Curris Business Building as part of Black History Month celebration; photo.
45 Fall down and worship, everyone!
Northern Iowan 94:55, p.17
Northern Iowan staff member Ivy Sprague describes her fitness success from the semester; photo.
46 Hegland named top NI executive
Northern Iowan 94:55, p.6
Tracy Hegland is named Executive Editor of the Northern Iowan for next year; photo.
47 Training provides new outlook on exercise, positive self-image
Northern Iowan 94:52, p.9
Columnist comments on her last training session with her personal trainer.
48 Everything else aside, I feel GOOD; new outlook on exercise, self makes it all worth it
Northern Iowan 94:47, p.11
Columnist comments on her progress with her personal trainer.
49 Take that, you wimpy biceps
Northern Iowan 94:45, p.12
Columnist comments on her first workout since before spring break.
50 NI supermodel training in progress here; on her way to catwalk
Northern Iowan 94:43, p.11
Columnist comments on her progress with a personal trainer.