April Fool's Day
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| 1 | Campanile bells replaced with rubber chickens Northern Iowan 119:46, p.3 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the new and improved Campanile bells are replaced with rubber chickens of various sizes. | |
| 2 | Campanile calamity: UNI's iconic structure vanished into the night! Northern Iowan 119:46, p.4 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, they claim that the Campanile has been kept in a chain link fence for a reason unbeknownst to students. The Campanile escaped around 11:30 pm on Tuesday, March 28th and no one can find it; photo! | |
| 3 | Contract error lifts accountant to coach Northern Iowan 119:46, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, men's basketball coach Ben Jacobson gets booted out after a mistake with the contract listed Ben Jacobsen instead, a sophomore accounting major here at UNI; photo. | |
| 4 | New men's basketball coach bungles first hire Northern Iowan 119:46, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools that plays off of the article "Contract error lifts accountant to coach", new men's basketball head coach and sophomore accounting student, Ben Jacobsen, makes a huge mistake. He accidentally hired Iowa's offensive coordinator for football, not basketball, Brian Ferentz; photo. | |
| 5 | Schindler Education Center takes flight Northern Iowan 119:46, p.3 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, suspicions of the Schindler Education Center being a UFO were confirmed as the top half of the building broke off and blasted into space; photo. | |
| 6 | Student Government taken over by Revolutionary UNI squirrels Northern Iowan 119:46, p.4 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI squirrels have over run the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) with a vicious coup; photo. | |
| 7 | The Greens are back in town Northern Iowan 119:46, p.6 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the all-time Panther basketball player, AJ Green's five identical siblings just signed to play at UNI next season; photo. | |
| 8 | Track team to test 'Air Bud' legal theory with Rex Goodboy Northern Iowan 119:46, p.6 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI track and field team test the 'Air Bud' legal theory by claiming that no where in the handbook does it say a runner has to be human. They recruited golden retriever Rex Goodboy of Cedar Valley to the team; photo. | |
| 9 | Allies successors in new greenhouse seem unaware of danger Northern Iowan 118:45, p.9 |
This article, a reprint from September 29, 1939, recalls the tragic fate of Allie the Alligator when the new greenhouse was built, and welcomes new successors Ike and Mike. | |
| 10 | Animals make greenhouse like a zoo Northern Iowan 118:45, p.9 |
The article, a reprint from July 26, 1946, describes the many animals kept in the greenhouse on campus, including owls, Hamster mice, and various amphibians and aquatic animals. | |
| 11 | Dining halls introduce latest in dishware saga: ZooPals Northern Iowan 118:45, p.5 |
Written by Malibu Schmootz, Former Infant, the satire article says that the dining halls have replaced normal tableware with ZooPals paper plates; photo. | |
| 12 | Ghosts protest demolition of Honors Cottage Northern Iowan 118:45, p.7 |
Written by Carl McChristensen, Human bean, the satire article discusses that the campus ghosts including Zelda (who haunts Strayer-Wood Theatre), Augie (who haunts Lawther Hall), and others including the ghosts of Rider and Hagemann Halls will haunt UNI administrators until they repeal their request to the Board of Regents for the Honors Cottage to be demolished; photo. | |
| 13 | Kurt Warner makes shocking return to UNI Northern Iowan 118:45, p.8 |
Written by David "Warner" Warrington, Spertz Werter, the satire article says that well-known football quarterback Kurt Warner, who had played at UNI before playing for the Iowa Barnstormers and NFL's St. Louis Rams, still had one year of college eligibility and would be returning to play for UNI at age 50; photo. | |
| 14 | McCollum reptiles make grand escape Northern Iowan 118:45, p.6 |
Written by Dill Emma, Barely Average Writer, the satire article states that reptiles including turtles, snakes Big Noodle and Darth, lizards, and alligators Steve and Wally had escaped from McCollum Science Hall but had since been returned to their homes; photo. | |
| 15 | Squirrels of UNI mount violent rodent revolution Northern Iowan 118:45, p.5 |
This satire article, written by Carl McChristensen, Human Bean, describes the violent revolution of UNI's campus squirrels; photo. | |
| 16 | TC Panther to be replaced with a live panther Northern Iowan 118:45, p.8 |
The satire article by Shaden McKay, Spertz Werter, says that mascot TC will be replaced with live panther Obsidian; photo. | |
| 17 | UNI requires DNA test for parking pass Northern Iowan 118:45, p.6 |
Written by Brad Kristofferson, Stop, hammertime, the satire article says that UNI's new strategy for selling parking passes will require students to present a DNA sample, nasal swab, blood sample, urine sample, and drug test to ensure that only students who truly want a parking pass will purchase one; photo. | |
| 18 | UNI-Dome to be deflated to create Iowa's largest swimming pool Northern Iowan 118:45, p.8 |
Written by Hunter "I'm Freezing" Friesen, Spertz Werter, the satire article says that UNI-Dome will be deflated to serve as a swimming pool during the football off-season due to the cost of air to keep it up, and will be re-inflated during football season using the wind. During the winter it will be turned into an enormous ice rink. Director of Athletics Dave Sportacus and facilities manager Beth Domerson are quoted; photo. | |
| 19 | As if dual-factor isn't enough, more steps added Northern Iowan 117:46, p.7 |
A satire article for April Fool's Day about more authentication steps being added in Fall 2021 in further addition to the recently implemented Duo Mobile, a dual-factor authentication process; photo. | |
| 20 | HLC confuses UNI with NIU Northern Iowan 117:46, p.6 |
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) arriving at the campus of Northern Illinois University (NIU) instead of UNI for their site visit; photo. | |
| 21 | Provost job still vacant, unsurprisingly Northern Iowan 117:46, p.5 |
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about the Provost leaving in May and the University being unable to find a replacement; photo. | |
| 22 | Single snowflake spotted; UNI cancels class for week Northern Iowan 117:46, p.7 |
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about Mark Nook cancelling classes because he saw a single snowflake and thought a big snowstorm was coming; photo. | |
| 23 | TC and TK get the boot thanks to new "brand" Northern Iowan 117:46, p.5 |
A satire piece about TC and TK being replaced by Tony the Tiger and Cap'n Crunch since the mascots are outdated due to the new logo; photo. | |
| 24 | UNI to add two new sports Northern Iowan 117:46, p.8 |
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about two new sports coming to UNI in the Fall of 2021: ice skating and kite flying; photo. | |
| 25 | 'The Room' is greatest film ever Northern Iowan 115:45, p.7 |
A satire piece for April Fool's Day providing a pretend review of the movie "The Room," 5/5; photo. |
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| 26 | Campus squirrels armed to defend trees Northern Iowan 115:45, p.5 |
Satire piece in honor of April Fool's Day about arming UNI campus squirrels with small slingshots to defend the ash trees from the emerald ash borer. | |
| 27 | Clough and Q try out at pro day Northern Iowan 115:45, p.8 |
Satire article for April Fool's Day about two non-athlete students taking part in an NFL draft day; photo. | |
| 28 | Dick's Pizza won't go down without a fight Northern Iowan 115:45, p.6 |
Satire piece for April Fool's Day about the owner of a former College Hill restaurant Dick's Pizza selling pizza on the street; photo. | |
| 29 | DIII athlete changes Instagram bio Northern Iowan 115:45, p.8 |
Satire article for April Fool's Day about a fictional college athlete who planned on being DI athlete but became a DIII athlete. | |
| 30 | Insomnia Cookies actually cause insomnia Northern Iowan 115:45, p.7 |
Satire piece for Abril Fool's Day about the local business Insomnia Cookies actually causing insomnia; photo. | |
| 31 | UNI receives Weather Resiliency Award Northern Iowan 115:45, p.5 |
Satire piece for April Fool's Day claiming UNI was awarded a Weather Resiliency award due to frigid winter temperatures and ongoing classes; photo. | |
| 32 | eSports pwns UNI men's basketball team Northern Iowan 114:47, p.8 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the Panther eSports team won against the men's basketball team 117-89. | |
| 33 | LFL accidentally takes on XFL Northern Iowan 114:47, p.8 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the football team LFL took on the XFL accidentally. | |
| 34 | Bookstore haunted by ghost of student debts Northern Iowan 114:47, p.5 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the university bookstore is haunted by the ghost that has formed as a result of the decades of student debt caused by the bookstore. | |
| 35 | Microwaves taking over campus Northern Iowan 114:47, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, an exorbitant amount of microwaves have begun appearing all over campus. | |
| 36 | Rider RLC replaced by actual panther Northern Iowan 114:47, p.5 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, a panther has replaced Rider Hall's Residence Life Coordinator. | |
| 37 | SGNI begs for spare change at UI, ISU Northern Iowan 114:47, p.6 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the Student Government of Northern Iowa (SGNI) went to Iowa State University and University of Iowa to try and supplement their funding. | |
| 38 | Slow walkers to be fined, as well they should Northern Iowan 114:47, p.6 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI Campus Police will start fining people who are walking too slow and slowing down foot traffic. | |
| 39 | Satire piece not bullying Northern Iowan 112:53, p.3 |
Carr-Murphy defends her satire piece "Student orgs offer help to those in need" in the April Fool's Day edition of the Northern Iowan in response to two letters to the editor submitted to the paper; photo. | |
| 40 | LTE: French Fry lacked quality Northern Iowan 112:52, p.3 |
The author of an anonymous letter to the editor is critical of the Northern Iowan's article "Student orgs offer help to those in need," published in the March 31 French Fry April Fool's Day edition of the paper. | |
| 41 | Drump new NISG Pres. Northern Iowan 112:46, p.5 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, Donald Drump is the new Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president; photos. | |
| 42 | Karma forces LeBron James into retirement Northern Iowan 112:46, p.8 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, basketball player LeBron James has decided to retire after losing a game in similar fashion to UNI vs. Texas A&M; photo. | |
| 43 | Misstakes haunt newspaper Northern Iowan 112:46, p.6 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the Northern Iowan staff discusses the "ghost" causing editing mistakes in the paper; photo. | |
| 44 | More selfies than service Northern Iowan 112:46, p.5 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, UNI students go on a mission trip. | |
| 45 | NI article hurts student's feelings Northern Iowan 112:46, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, a student writes a letter to the editor commenting negatively on a previous article about bad roommates. | |
| 46 | Once in a life-time performance Northern Iowan 112:46, p.5 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, Clive Buttertable gave a performance that featured eating a sack lunch; photo. | |
| 47 | Sexuality in video games not tied to marketing schemes at all Northern Iowan 112:46, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the columnist discusses sexuality in video games. | |
| 48 | Student orgs offer help to those in need Northern Iowan 112:46, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the columnist writes that UNI Right to Life and College Republicans are working with the administration to implement new policies to make decisions for female UNI students; photo. | |
| 49 | UNI athletics now resorts to socialism Northern Iowan 112:46, p.8 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, a bill passed in the legislature for UNI athletics to be funded by the University of Iowa and Iowa State university; photo. | |
| 50 | Wi-Fi... just why?! Northern Iowan 112:46, p.7 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, a student complains about the Wi-Fi. | |
| 51 | Black plagues UNI campus Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Plague caused by viewing Rebecca Black's music video, "Friday"; photo. | |
| 52 | How are we spending our time? Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Pie chart showing that students only spend two per cent of their time studying. The majority of their time is spent on Facebook; photo. | |
| 53 | It's the first of April Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Important facts about the fourth month of the year, April; photo. | |
| 54 | Student Body Emperor Anderson issues order to dissolve senate, eliminate senators Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Satirical look at the Northern Iowa Student Government. Policy changes are included; photo. | |
| 55 | Student convinced UNI nameplate is a treasure map Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Nameplate contains cryptic information detailing the whereabouts of a priceless treasure, according to incoming student; photo. | |
| 56 | UNI receives $100 million donation for creation of new outdoor football stadium Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Fictitious donation will fund a fictitious outdoor football stadium; photo. | |
| 57 | UNI search committee looking for new, completely inoffensive Commencement speaker Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Satirical view of the controversy caused by the announcement of First Lady Michelle Obama as the spring commencement speaker. | |
| 58 | Culture Corner: fools all year round Northern Iowan 104:46, p.7 |
Examples of lies told on days other than April Fool's Day. | |
| 59 | Be a fool April 1 Northern Iowan 102:47, p.10 |
Brief history of April Fool's Day; students talk about possible pranks; photo. | |
| 60 | Don't be fooled this Thursday!! Northern Iowan 100:46, p.11 |
Considers the possible origins of April Fool's Day. | |
| 61 | April Fools' Day: pranksters' paradise Northern Iowan 97:47, p.9 |
Students describe pranks used in the past on April Fool's Day; photo. | |
| 62 | What's behind all the tomfoolery of April Fool's Day? Public Relations News Release 1996:326, p.1 |
Professor Robinson discusses April Fool's Day. | |
| 63 | School of Music takes advantage of April 1 Northern Iowan 88:48, p.10 |
Will put on concert to benefit scholarships; photo. | |
| 64 | Elvis has been confirmed alive and lives with the Bushes in Washington Public Relations News Release 1991:514, p.1 |
History of April Fool's Day provided. | |
| 65 | The Insanity Parade Northern Iowan 86:50, p.2 |
A riddle and a consideration of holidays. | |
| 66 | "Zamfir" is audio treat; you've got to be kidding Northern Iowan 86:48, p.11 |
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| 67 | Lutheran Student Center Northern Iowan 86:48, p.5 |
Will hold scavenger hunt. | |
| 68 | Prof creates edible jewelry; you've got to be kidding Northern Iowan 86:48, p.10 |
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| 69 | Music Dept. 'fools around' in concert on Fools' Day Northern Iowan 85:47, p.10 |
Will present free concert. | |
| 70 | Beware of fools tomorrow Northern Iowan 83:48, p.13 |
A history of April Fool's Day. | |
| 71 | tgif Northern Iowan 80:47, p.2 |
April Fool's Day is just around the corner. | |
| 72 | Kamerick picked to lead Iowa cagers Northern Iowan 79:45, p.1 |
April Fool's joke. | |
| 73 | Northern Tissue Northern Iowan 77:54, p.1 |
Northern Iowan's annual lampoon issue. | |
| 74 | Northern Tissue Northern Iowan 77:53, p.1 |
Northern Iowan's annual lampoon issue. | |
| 75 | Hot dog lovers . . . . Northern Iowan 75:46, p.1 |
Noehren Hall sponsored an April Fool's Pig-out; photo. | |
| 76 | New ideas for fool's day fun Northern Iowan 74:46, p.1 |
Pranks for April Fool's Day. | |
| 77 | Martian game rocks Cosell Northern Iowan 70:42, p.10 |
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| 78 | Martian Humor Northern Iowan 70:42, p.8 |
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| 79 | Martians invade UNI! Northern Iowan 70:42, p.7 |
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| 80 | Sacrilege? Northern Iowan 70:42, p.8 |
Martians claim that Towers Art Project is really their temple; photo. | |
| 81 | 'South of Border' Northern Iowan 64:44, p.1 |
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| 82 | 1000 men from Ames to live in Campbell Northern Iowan 64:44, p.1 |
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| 83 | Complete pass-fail system agreed upon by students Northern Iowan 64:44, p.3 |
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| 84 | Disaster strikes mat squad, WRA fights for its life Northern Iowan 64:44, p.3 |
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| 85 | Food Services add candlelight, French maids Northern Iowan 64:44, p.1 |
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| 86 | Free convertibles to those who attend 8 o'clocks Northern Iowan 64:44, p.2 |
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| 87 | GOB degree to be given to insure mass-production Northern Iowan 64:44, p.1 |
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| 88 | Gold discovered! Northern Iowan 64:44, p.2 |
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| 89 | Untitled College Eye 51:25, p.1 |
The College Eye prints its annual April Fool's Day issue. | |
| 90 | New guards take over College Eye 50:25, p. |
College Eye's annual lampoon issue. | |
| 91 | Regents to drop sloppy TC; no more aid for uncouth, uncultured student slobs College Eye 49:26, p.1 |
April Fool's day issue presents mock stories. |
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| 92 | April Fools throw Campbell diners into confusion College Eye 48:24, p.8 |
Bus boys and waitresses play tricks. | |
| 93 | Untitled College Eye 48:23, p.1 |
College Eye's annual lampoon issue. | |
| 94 | Froyen killed; dictatorship!; SLB president gets the knife College Eye 47:24, p.1 |
April Fool's Day issue. | |
| 95 | Student League Board resigns unexpectedly; Lieb heads dictatorship College Eye 46:25, p.1 |
Collection of satirical articles published for April Fool's Day. | |
| 96 | Vegetators, arise College Eye 45:25, p.2 |
Suggests that graduate students write their thesis on vegetation at ISTC. | |
| 97 | College Eye (April 1) College Eye 42:24, p.1 |
College Eye produces fictitious newspaper for April Fool's Day. | |
| 98 | College Eye; April Fool Issue College Eye 41:24, p.1 |
College Eye produces lampoon newspaper for April Fools Day. | |
| 99 | April Fool Ball here tonight; prizes will be awarded for costumes College Eye 40:24, p.3 |
Highlights of the dance; photo. |
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| 100 | Students attack new league prexy College Eye 40:24, p.1 |
College Eye's annual lampoon issue. |