Cancer

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# Title Date Summary
1 HPV vaccines available at Student Health Center
Northern Iowan 117:37, p.4
Vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, are now available through the Student Health Center; photo.
2 SWS: protect yourself with HPV vaccine
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.3
Student Wellness Services urges students of all genders to get the Gardasil 9 vaccination, which helps prevent cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection; photo.
3 UNI alum tells story of battle against cancer
Northern Iowan 115:47, p.2
Alumni Dylan Slattery discusses his journey as a UNI student and cancer treatments; photo.
4 Is the spring break "bronze glow" really worth it?
Northern Iowan 115:39, p.3
In the author's opinion, tanning beds are dangerous and not worth the associated risks; photo.
5 'Kick It!' campaign uplifts kids with cancer
Northern Iowan 115:39, p.4
Student Eric Fluegge started the "Kick It Thomas!" campaign to support his cousin who has stage four brain cancer. Fluegge, president of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), encouraged other student organizations to get involved, and there will be an opportunity to participate at Dance Marathon's Big Event; photo.
6 Why I relay: A collection of stories of why students decide to relay for life
Northern Iowan 114:43, p.5
Katrina Ganschow talks about how her life has been affected by cancer and why she relays for life; photo.
7 LTE: When dancing isn't enough
Northern Iowan 114:29, p.3
In an letter to the editor, Hannah Gregor encourages anyone who has participated in a childhood illness or cancer research organization to call their representatives and demand better health care for children.
8 Breast cancer campaigns do little to help cause
Northern Iowan 114:17, p.3
Columnist Cobb discuses how campaigns go about raising awareness for breast cancer. In her opinion, many organizations are more interested in increasing their own public awareness rather than promoting prevention and research; photo.
9 Why I Relay
112:43, p.4

Hilary Ronnfeldt shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

10 For the kids
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.1

UNI Dance Marathon held their fifth annual Big Event in Maucker Union on March 5; photos.

11 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.5

Alanna Verner shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

12 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:38, p.5

Emma Lippman shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

13 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.4

Griffin Williams shares why he participates in Relay for Life; photo.

14 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.4

Michaela Fay shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

15 Why I relay
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5

Brittney England shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

16 May the best mustache win: no shave pledge
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.6

The Colleges Against Cancer student organization held a 'No shave November' party on November 1 to kick off their month-long fundraising event for the American Cancer Society; photo.

17 Alumni rethinks cancer treatment
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.2

UNI alumni Kimryn Rathmell gave the talk "The Exciting State of Affairs for Drug Development in Cancer: 2015" on October 22 in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall as the 19th annual Leland Wilson Lectureship; photos.

18 Love your melon day
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.1

Members of Love Your Melon sold stocking caps outside of the Maucker Union on October 22 to raise money and awareness for children battling cancer; photo.

19 Pink is for prevention: 90 percent of cancers could be preventable
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.3

In a guest column, Kamyar Enshayan argues that cancer prevention should focus on reducing carcinogens and creating healthy environments; photo.

20 Cookie 5k-ing against cancer
Northern Iowan 112:11, p.1

UNI Dance Marathon held a Cookie 5k race to raise money for the University of Iowa Children's Miracle Network; photos.

21 Love your melon
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.1
The non-profit organization "Love Your Melon" is coming to the UNI campus; photo.
22 Yellow brick road to hope
Northern Iowan 111:49, p.1
Students and staff walked Mcleod for twelve hours during Relay for Life, hosted by The American Cancer Society; photo.
23 Crusade against cancer
Northern Iowan 111:39, p.4
Relay for Life is pushing to get more members on the UNI campus.
24 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 111:16, p.5
Gabbi DeWitt of the Pink Ribbon Run Committee writes to the Northern Iowan thanking Gamma Phi Beta and the Student Alumni Ambassadors for their help with the Pink Ribbon Run; photo.
25 Panther portraits: Relay For Life
Northern Iowan 110:50, p.2
Photographs from the Relay for Life event which took place on Friday, April 11.
26 UNI film screening to explore cancer prevention
Public Relations News Release 2013:173, p.1
UNI will be showing the film "Living Downstream" and hosting a discussion about links between the environment and cancer. It will include a lot of information on environmental contamination and how to work towards a healthier environment.
27 Date auction held to support locals affected by breast cancer
Northern Iowan 110:18, p.4
The Black Student Union sponsored a Date Auction. All proceeds went to Splash of Color, a program that is a part of the Beyond Pink TEAM. This year, the auction raised $420; photo.
28 UNI professor overcomes breast cancer and looks to the future
Northern Iowan 110:17, p.1
Professor Gowrie Gulwadi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. Her chemotherapy ended in March, and her last few surgeries took place in June. She is now breast cancer free.
29 All for a cause; UNI student groups raise thousands for non-profits
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.2
Student groups raise money for causes such as the Children's Miracle Network and Colleges Against Cancer; raised almost $200,000 in last year; photo.
30 UNI teams up in the fight for breast cancer awareness
Northern Iowan 110:9, p.8
The Panther football team, volleyball team, and soccer team will all be wearing pink in addition to their standard purple and gold during the month of October to help raise notice for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
31 Raising cancer awareness through the annual Relay for Life
Public Relations News Release 2012:266, p.1
UNI will host the annual Relay for Life with this years theme being "Superheroes¿ Saving the World One Birthday at a Time!". UNI Colleges Against Cancer will be host the event.
32 News in photos
Northern Iowan 109:12, p.3
Chats sold awareness-themed pink items for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds to benefit breast cancer research; photo.
33 UNI Relay For Life raises $102,000 to fight cancer
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.1
Cancer awareness was the focus of over one thousand faculty, students, staff, and community members during the annual event. The goal of $100,000 was exceeded; photo.
34 Relay for Life Kickoff sows seeds for spring event
Northern Iowan 108:36, p.6
The Hub hosted the kickoff party. Currently there are four hundred registered participants. The goal is one thousand. The relay will take place at the McLeod Center.
35 Funding debate sparks reform
Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1
Precedent and interpretation entered into the denial of funding for the Colleges Against Cancer. Concerns expressed that funding be requested more than once by a single organization.
36 Relay for Life Kickoff event prepares for launch
Northern Iowan 108:35, p.6
Live performances by three bands will kickoff the annual Relay for Life. The event will take place in downtown Cedar Falls at the Hub.
37 Guest Column
Northern Iowan 108:13, p.4
Elimination of the cancer contributing factors, including lawn chemicals, urged. Breast Cancer Awareness Month concentrates on the individual to a large extent. Raising money for research is great, but we need to get to the root of the problem.
38 It's October: Be a pink panther
Northern Iowan 108:12, p.4
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Someday we will cure breast cancer.
39 Pink fire truck promotes breast cancer awareness
Northern Iowan 108:6, p.1
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Guardians of the Pink Ribbon's fire truck made a stop near Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The trucks raise awareness and funds for local women's cancer groups; photo.
40 Saving lives: one mile at a time
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.6
Chelsea Anderson raised $4000 for cancer research while running the Boston Marathon. She joined nineteen other people running for the cause. Together they raised over $44,000; photo.
41 Relay for Life raises $93,000 for cancer research
Northern Iowan 107:49, p.7
Nearly one thousand students participated in this year's Relay for Life.
42 UNI aims to 'Imagine A Whole New World Without Cancer'
Public Relations News Release 2010:266, p.1
Briefing of events for Relay for Life being held in the McLeod Center.
43 Kickin' off the fight against cancer
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.5
Relay for Life benefited from an evening of music at the Hub on Main Street. The entire five dollar cover charge went to the organization. Lots of entertainment is planned for the relay in the McLeod Center in April.
44 UNI president begins battle with cancer
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.1
Ben Allen has been diagnosed with early stages of prostrate cancer. He will undergo surgery in mid-January. Provost Gloria Gibson will be acting President during his recovery; photo.
45 Colleges Against Cancer
Northern Iowan 107:24, p.1
Group raises money for cancer research. The fundraising projects are also fun. The Great American Smokeout, holiday cards for survivors, and the Relay for Life are some of the activities.
46 UNI students, faculty remember professor of education
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.5
A candlelight vigil honored Janet McClain near the fountain at the Schindler Education Center. Professor McClain lost her fight with cancer on October 27, 2010; photo.
47 Slacktivism to the rescue!
Northern Iowan 107:22, p.7
The breast cancer awareness campaign has been turned into a cheap marketing campaign, according to the author. Slogans and the pink campaign have taken away from fundraising and research activities.
48 'Living Downstream' to show at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2010:123, p.1
"Living Downstream" is based on the acclaimed book by ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. "Our environment is playing a bigger role in the story of cancer than previously assumed," said Steingraber.
49 Losing is not an option
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.3
Barbara Grassley shared her experiences with breast cancer with students in order to raise awareness about the deadly disease; photo.
50 Fourth annual Pink Ribbon Run to be held October 2
Northern Iowan 107:9, p.5
Proceeds from the $30 entry fee will go toward supporting TEAM, an organization providing support for women living with breast cancer.