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1 People to know: Lyle Bowlin; professor's online bookstore business is booming
Alesch--Amy (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 95:44, p.9
3/22/2011 Profile of director of Small Business Development Center Lyle Bowlin; photo.
2 Yawns and Oh No's Booksellers
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9
2/22/2011 African-American Read-In organization found that Barnes and Noble do not carry very many books for minority groups. It was suggested that some people do not read books; hence the suggested name change.
3 Confessions of a bookaholic
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 104:58, p.2
7/18/2008 Bookalholics read everything from newspapers, articles online, magazines, and books. May arrange books either by author and year published.
4 Books; student encourages online purchases
Stevens--Kamilah (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:5, p.1
9/14/2004 Spotlight on Alan Shakespeare's efforts to find an economical source for textbooks; photo.
5 You know you're in college when
Paulson--Bryce (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.7
8/27/2004 Humorous anecdotes involving college life.
6 Book chain bringing new stories to Cedar Valley
Libke--Adrianne (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:9, p.9
9/30/2003 New Barnes and Noble store opened in Waterloo.
7 UBS introduces new price matching policy
Andrews--Eric A. (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.1
8/29/2003 If students find a book priced lower online than at University Book & Supply, UBS will match the price; not valid when book prices found at half.com, ebay, or amazon auction; photo.
8 Some thoughts as another year draws to an end
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.7
4/30/1999 Staff lists things they would like to see happen and things they are thankful took place this year.
9 NISG complete successful year, begins new one
Gongol--Brian (Class of 2001)
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.11
4/20/1999 Summary of projects completed by the NISG last year under President Matt Close and Vice-President Scott Meskimen and projects planned under new administration.
10 Students join forces to provide book alternatives
Nolt--Teresa (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 95:51, p.9
4/16/1999 Students Bart Pola and Mike Staver created online option for buying and selling back textbooks; photo.
11 Faculty members recognized for teaching, service
Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 95:39, p.4
2/23/1999 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.
12 Five faculty selected for UBS Outstanding Teaching Awards
Northern Iowan 95:38, p.2
2/19/1999 Michael Gasser, Rex Karsten, Catherine Miller, Beverly Riess, and Sandra Frey-Stegman will receive University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Awards.
13 Internet offers textbook options; tired of overpriced books?
Tjelmeland--Emily
Northern Iowan 95:36, p.1
2/12/1999 New link from UNI's homepage will connect students to Bookswap.com, where students can exchange books.
14 Forget headaches of bookstore
Hill--Crystal (Student--1997)
Northern Iowan 95:11, p.7
10/6/1998 Students can buy and sell textbooks easily via Book Swap, sponsored by Sigma Iota Honorary Service Organization.
15 Year remembered for shuttle, shooting
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Northern Iowan 94:55, p.1
5/1/1998 The top events for 1997-98 school year are described; photo.
16 On-line book swap coming soon to make selling, buying books easier
McCurley--Lynn A. (Class of 2001)
Northern Iowan 94:43, p.2
3/10/1998 Northern Iowa Student Government and Tomahawk are working on getting an online bookstore to make buying and selling textbooks easier.
17 Faculty receive University Book and Supply awards
Campus News Network 8:7, p.2
11/10/1997 Eileen St. Pierre, Michelle Yehieli, Susan Hill, Jean Gerrath, and Annette Lynch received University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award.
18 UBS: profit margin not what it's believed
Lorenz--Rose (University Book & Supply--Staff)
Northern Iowan 94:10, p.11
10/3/1997 University Book and Supply president Rose Lorenz states that textbook profits are between twenty and twenty-five percent.
19 Bookstore, proctologist analogy "tasteless"
Harden--Lewis B. (Health Service Physician)
Northern Iowan 94:6, p.10
9/19/1997 Dr. Harden dislikes use of metaphor.
20 Bookstore, publishers to blame for outrageous prices
Weis--David
Northern Iowan 94:5, p.7
9/16/1997 Believes book prices are too high because of excess profits.
21 Bookstore or proctologist?
Jewell--Chad M. (Class of 1998)
Northern Iowan 94:4, p.6
9/12/1997 Complains about high book prices.
22 UPS strike hits UNI
Hicks--Benjamin H. (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 94:1, p.1
8/29/1997 United Parcel Service strike affects shipments to University Book and Supply.
23 Strawberry-flavored what??
Heeren--Chad
Northern Iowan 93:32, p.6
1/31/1997 Columnist comments on a recent visit to an adult bookstore.
24 Booksmart prices less than University Book & Supply
Sitzmann--Andrew M. (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 92:26, p.1
12/1/1995 Comparison shows that books can cost less with mail order company; students have mixed reaction.
25 Booksmart lowers textbook prices
Sitzmann--Andrew M. (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 92:24, p.3
11/17/1995 Des Moines mail order book service available to UNI students.
26 Fate is written in the cards
Wentzel--T. L.
Northern Edition 3:9, p.8
3/15/1995 Tarot card reading is available at local bookstore.
27 Bought Again Books has no literary junk food; no Harlequin romances here
Fanto--Morrie J. (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 91:11, p.6
9/30/1994 Bookstore moves from College Street location to 23rd Street; photo.
28 Students should go on strike; fight fascist text book industry
Manuel--Timothy J. (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 91:4, p.5
9/2/1994 Critical of high cost of textbooks.
29 NISG supporting smoke-free campus
Cahalan--Todd
Northern Iowan 89:53, p.5
4/16/1993 Will send resolution of support for banning smoking in campus buildings; considers matter of debt of Student Co-op Bookstore.
30 Former manager thanks administration
Lehs--Randy
Northern Iowan 89:50, p.2
4/6/1993 Recounts history of Student Co-op Bookstore; thanks those who helped.
31 Bookstore's closing Thank Yous
Tilkes--Ann
Northern Iowan 89:35, p.3
2/2/1993 Manager offers thanks, describes liquidation procedures.
32 Coop bookstore initiates liquidation
Roethler--Rhonda
Northern Iowan 89:34, p.2
1/29/1993 Board announces decision to close Student Co-op Bookstore.
33 UNI's Student Co-Op Bookstore to close its doors
Kline--Rebecca
Northern Iowan 89:34, p.1
1/29/1993 Will liquidate assets after five semesters of operation; manager and board members offer viewpoints.
34 Bookstore going ahead with spring sale
Tilkes--Ann
Northern Iowan 89:23, p.2
11/17/1992 Outlines plans for Student Co-op Bookstore in wake of loan denial.
35 Co-Op Bookstore operating without $10,000 NISG loan
Nett--John D. (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 89:22, p.6
11/13/1992 Manager says store will stay open despite denial of loan; photo.
36 Personal attack on Judas unwarranted
Leach--James R. (Student--1990-1994)
Northern Iowan 89:22, p.3
11/13/1992 Believes there was no reason to question Judas's integrity.
37 Personal attack on Judas unwarranted
Eyler--Dean C. (Class of 1993)
Northern Iowan 89:22, p.3
11/13/1992 Believes Judas worked hard for students and bookstore.
38 News View
Wright--Jill
Northern Iowan 89:20, p.4
11/6/1992 Believes service on both NISG and bookstore board may be conflict of interest.
39 NISG votes down Student Co-op Bookstore loan; Bookstore left to operate on current funds
Oakleaf--Brian
Northern Iowan 89:20, p.1
11/6/1992 After three years, bookstore may not survive without loan.
40 NISG to vote on loan for Student Co-op Bookstore; Senator questions their ability to pay it back
Kline--Rebecca
Northern Iowan 89:19, p.1
11/3/1992 Will consider loaning money from contingency fund; history of loans over previous semesters; statistics indicate that bookstore is doing less business in recent semesters.
41 NISG discusses Co-op Bookstore loan further
Oakleaf--Brian
Northern Iowan 89:18, p.5
10/30/1992 Considers greater implications of loan.
42 NISG debates Co-op Bookstore loan
Oakleaf--Brian
Northern Iowan 89:16, p.5
10/23/1992 Bookstore requests $10,000 loan.
43 Tuition committee gives positive report
Northern Iowan 89:8, p.5
9/25/1992 NISG hears report on tuition and on student bookstore.
44 NISG approves $35,000 loan for student bookstore; bill passes by near unanimous vote
Wolfe--Jason
Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1
11/22/1991 Must be repaid by March 1, 1992; will reduce prices in order to be more competitive.
45 Student bookstore reports repayment of loan
Wolfe--Jason
Northern Iowan 88:10, p.1
10/4/1991 Final payments made; sales reported at $250-$300 per day.
46 Bookstore clarifies official name
Lehs--Randy
Northern Iowan 88:1, p.2
8/30/1991 Official name is Student Co-op Bookstore.
47 A third bookstore at UNI prepares to open next month
Huebner--Kimberly Jo (Class of 1994)
Northern Iowan 87:53, p.1
4/19/1991 Campus Shoppe Unlimited will open; Craig Repp outlines plans for store.
48 Student government reviewed
Potter--Bradley D.
Northern Iowan 87:50, p.2
4/9/1991 Thinks bookstore is good idea; dislikes closed meetings and micromanagement style.
49 Student bookstore receives second chance
Dolgener--Jennifer A. (Class of 1993)
Northern Iowan 87:49, p.1
4/5/1991 NISG loans bookstore $45,000; photo.
50 NISG delays vote on fate of student bookstore; Senator walkout postpones decision on much needed loan
Dolgener--Jennifer A. (Class of 1993)
Northern Iowan 87:47, p.1
3/29/1991 Senators use quorum call to delay vote.

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