Alcohol and Drugs

Displaying 101 - 150 of 1213 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 The upside of graduation
Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3
The wind, tests and quizzes, the library, construction, and overpriced food are a few of the things that will not be missed upon graduation.
102 Learning how to make beer in school
Northern Iowan 105:20, p.5
J. Ben Schafer lectured on the science of zymurgy, or fermentation, during a series hosted by the College of Natural Sciences.
103 "Guyland" and the game of Monopoly
Northern Iowan 105:16, p.5
Men students urged to realize that education is the best investment of one's life; urges met to get back into the classroom and take advantage of the opportunity.
104 The golden rule
Northern Iowan 105:14, p.5
Vandalism on campus seems to be on the increase. It is time that members of the university community choose to make a positive impact on those around them in hopes that the favor will be returned.
105 The meaning of Homecoming
Northern Iowan 105:14, p.5
Believes that some student actions during Homecoming were not positive; if students could ease off of some of the inappropriate traditions, perhaps Homecoming week would be less intimidating.
106 Late night munchies
Northern Iowan 105:13, p.7
More food choices near campus late at night after the bars close would not only be convenient, but could prevent some serious incidents.
107 Homecoming lessons, memories
Northern Iowan 105:12, p.6
Memories of bad roommates, students who have consumed too much alcohol, and the Gilchrist Hall fire come back at Homecoming.
108 Poor security and rude fans make games less enjoyable
Northern Iowan 105:8, p.5
Recounts experiences at the last Panther football game with "drunk fans" and Dome security.
109 Inebriation proclamation
Northern Iowan 105:7, p.5
Recounting the "night before" is probably not of interest to those around you. No one really cares about the amount of alcohol you consumed.
110 Fan Code of Conduct enacted to control tailgating
Northern Iowan 105:7, p.13
Attempts to get control of excessive drinking at National Football League games is the reason for new regulations during professional football league games; photo.
111 Increasing oldness in senior citizens linked to aging
Northern Iowan 105:6, p.6
Fear of the dangers from food contamination, health issues, and accidents can be overwhelming.
112 Live life in your own way
Northern Iowan 105:4, p.5
Students urged to spend their college days in a way that is comfortable and true to themselves. The college experience does not have to be based on alcohol.
113 Life comes with a certain amount of danger
Northern Iowan 105:4, p.6
Tailgating experience shared.
114 Professor of an unusual subject
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.16
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.
115 The age debate
Northern Iowan 105:1, p.12
Discussion continues on changing the legal drinking age to 18 from the current 21.
116 Bourbon Street and Voodoo Lounge to open in Grinnell
Northern Iowan 104:59, p.1
Darin Beck, of the Barmuda organization, will open bars in Grinnell; photo.
117 Sensible bills introduced in Congress
Northern Iowan 104:51, p.7
The House of Representatives has had two bills introduced dealing with medical use of marijuana.
118 Speaker takes fresh look at alcohol awareness
Northern Iowan 104:39, p.1
Rick Barnes urges students to "Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol"; setting limits on consumption; photo.
119 Things that bug me a lot
Northern Iowan 104:36, p.7
Writer tells about his pet peeves.
120 Human growth hormones and Major League Baseball
Northern Iowan 104:35, p.12
House of Representative subcommittee holds hearing on drug abuse in major league baseball. Roger Clemens called to testify; photo.
121 Parents should talk to their kids
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.7
Parents urged to teach children about sex, drinking responsibly, and not just take their children to Sunday School, but attend church services.
122 Marijuana use riskier than students may realize
Northern Iowan 104:25, p.2
Consequences of marijuana include the loss of access to financial aid for college students; photo.
123 Life beyond the Booze
Northern Iowan 104:18, p.6
College student shares options for having fun on weekends without drinking.
124 Iowa receives grant for drug courts
Northern Iowan 104:15, p.2
Family drug courts emphasize treatment of drug addicted parents. Federal grant will allow Iowa to fund three such courts and expand the two that exist in the state.
125 Response to Brittney Baxter's letter
Northern Iowan 104:14, p.8
Increased exercise seen as an aid in controlling weight gain in college students.
126 Weight gain 2007 due to alcohol
Northern Iowan 104:13, p.9
Columnist believes that her weight gain in college has been due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
127 Homecoming plan focuses on safety
Northern Iowan 104:13, p.1
Campus programs include information on alcohol use violations, alternative transportation, and safe tailgating; photo.
128 Take a "safe ride" this Homecoming
Northern Iowan 104:10, p.1
A Panther Shuttle bus will run between 10:00pm and 2:30am on Homecoming weekend. The bus will make stops in downtown, campus housing, Coconuts, and throughout campus.
129 Opinion on police
Northern Iowan 104:4, p.8
Police arrests for public intoxication questioned.
130 Constructing a (beer) fountain of youth
Northern Iowan 103:56, p.3
Writer fantasizes about campus improvement projects; would like to see beer fountains; photo.
131 Former child star shares inspirational recovery story
Northern Iowan 103:54, p.1
Julie Sweetin of the TV series, "Full House", spoke about her additictions to alcohol and drugs to hundreds in Maucker Union; photo.
132 Keg registration bill goes state-wide
Northern Iowan 103:49, p.1
Purchasers of kegs must provide ID and give a name and address to the seller due to a law passed by the Iowa legislature; photo.
133 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:43, p.9
Students respond to the question; "What's your favorite bar in Cedar Falls"?
134 The Hub: Cedar Falls' own 'Cheers'
Northern Iowan 103:43, p.9
Goal of the owners of The Hub is to have an inviting place to go whether it be 7:00pm or 11:00pm; photo.
135 Managing marijuana madness
Northern Iowan 103:41, p.8
Thoughts on marijuana.
136 God made weed for us
Northern Iowan 103:40, p.6
Biblical passages noted as proof that cannabis (marijuana) was created as being good.
137 Weed freedom
Northern Iowan 103:40, p.6
Experiences of a marijuana smoker.
138 Humans warring with substances
Northern Iowan 103:39, p.9
Study shows reduced pain in terminally ill AIDS patients after smoking government grown marijuana.
139 New survey personalizes marijuana
Northern Iowan 103:39, p.4
Survey on marijuana use available to UNI students. Information on marijuana and help available; photo.
140 Time to pray the gay away
Northern Iowan 103:38, p.7
Ted Haggard's changes following three weeks of therapy challenged; photo.
141 DUI: A powerful lesson
Northern Iowan 103:32, p.1
Mark Sterner will speak on consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol; photo.
142 Dueling with drug wars
Northern Iowan 103:31, p.8
Commentary on drug wars and Tristan Abbott's column.
143 A win against the drug war
Northern Iowan 103:31, p.8
Commentary on the drug war.
144 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.
145 Searching for the best bar
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.9
Comparison of bars in Cedar Falls and College Hill; photo.
146 Brothers compete in World Series beer pong battle
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.1
Honhanshelt brothers have no formal practice routine prior to competing in beer pong contests; photo.
147 Is naked the new black?
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.5
Speculates on recent trend toward minimal clothing both among celebrities and locally.
148 Homecoming: a campus-wide kegger for pride
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.7
Impressions of Homecoming.
149 It's not the real world yet
Northern Iowan 103:12, p.5
Attempts to justify college antics, with the suggestion that after graduation students will cut down on drinking and be more responsible for personal hygiene.
150 Keeping it safe for Homecoming 2006
Northern Iowan 103:12, p.13
Dave Zarifis and Grant Erwin urge students to have fun during Homecoming, but to have fun in a safe manner; photo.