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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Is it better to give or to receive Northern Iowan 119:28, p.3	12/08/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece on how people view giving versus receiving during the holiday seasons. He asked 10 students/young adults around UNI's campus two questions: "Is it better to give or receive?" and "Is it more fun to give or receive?". He then discusses his findings and shares his opinions on the matter; photo.
2	Glee Club Serenades at Variety Show Northern Iowan 115:27, p.1	12/06/2018	The Varsity Men's Glee Club hosted their 41st annual Christmas Variety Show at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Other performances included Orchesis Dance Company, UNITUBA, Father Paul Peters, emcee Paul Marlow, and a play written by Waterloo's Kingsley Elementary student Corbany P. Greenmore; photos.
3	Columnist says Christmas music can wait its turn Northern Iowan 114:27, p.3	12/07/2017	Schrad writes an opinion on Christmas music, winter break, and holiday season; photos.
4	Glee says "Text Me Merry Christmas" Northern Iowan 114:26, p.4	12/04/2017	The Varsity Men's Glee Club performed their annual Christmas Variety Show on December 1 and 2, also featuring many guest performers; photos.
5	A very 'Glee'ful Christmas Northern Iowan 112:26, p.1	12/07/2015	The Varsity Men's Glee Club performed their annual Christmas variety show at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photos.
6	Christians, commercialization and holiday distractions Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5	12/07/2015	In Jackson's opinion, Christmas and Black Friday are over-commercialized and people should reduce their shopping and spend time with their families; photos.
7	Union volunteers Northern Iowan 111:27, p.2	12/11/2014	UNI's Residence Hall Association and Service and Leadership Council teamed up to pull students into the Maucker Union Ballroom to volunteer their extra time; photo.
8	Holiday spirit on main Northern Iowan 111:26, p.7	12/08/2014	Holiday celebrations are taking place on Main Street in Cedar Falls.
9	Christmas carols for a cause Northern Iowan 111:25, p.4	12/04/2014	A Christmas concert was held in the Gallagher-Bluedorn to help raise money for the Cedar Valley Boys and Girls Club; photo.
10	Theatre with a sweet twist Northern Iowan 111:25, p.4	12/04/2014	The Lampost Theatre is holding its annual Dessert Theatre.
11	With December comes a time to give thanks Northern Iowan 111:25, p.3	12/04/2014	Student Renae Beard encourages students to give back for the holidays, keep a positive attitude, and help those in need.
12	Cedar Falls gets down with the holidays Northern Iowan 110:27, p.6	12/10/2013	Businesses located in downtown Cedar Falls hosted the 12th annual Jingle and Mingle as well as the 5th annual Holiday Hoopla event. These events are aimed to bring more shoppers downtown, and to help these businesses advertise this holiday season; photo.
13	Holiday hoopla Northern Iowan 110:26, p.5	12/06/2013	Advertisement for local businesses and events they are hosting this holiday season.
14	The shameful truth behind Black Friday Northern Iowan 110:26, p.3	12/06/2013	The author discusses how retailers make a huge profit even on Black Friday due to high-low pricing strategy. He believes that the violence and chaos on Black Friday is a sad reflection of our consumption oriented society.
15	UNI School of Music Spotlight Series presents Chimes of Christmas Public Relations News Release 2013:132, p.1	11/25/2013	UNI School of Music will present its annual Chimes of Christmas concert as a part of the UNI School of Music Spotlight Series. The concert will feature performances by the UNI Singers, UNI Concert Chorale, UNI Women's Chorus and UNI Cantorei.
16	Grit 'n' Glam Holiday Gift Guide Northern Iowan 109:27, p.7	12/07/2012	Gift suggestions for the holiday season. Suggestions include messages, art, books, gift cards, gift sets, video games, movies, donations.
17	Glee Club, Santa Claus, and tutus Northern Iowan 109:26, p.6	12/04/2012	Details of the 35th annual Men's Glee Club Christmas Variety Show. Christmas songs, local talent showcase, and longstanding Glee Club traditions met with loud applause throughout the shows.
18	Holiday hoopla Northern Iowan 110:26, p.8	11/30/2012	Holiday Hoopla in downtown Cedar Falls events and seasonal calendar.
19	Pin Happy! Northern Iowan 109:25, p.6	11/30/2012	Ideas and instructions for making holiday gifts for friends and family. Recipe for chocolate chip cookies in a jar and snowman popcorn buddies.
20	What would Linus say? Northern Iowan 108:27, p.4	12/09/2011	Members of the university community encouraged to remember the "real meaning" of Christmas and not focus on the commercialism that has taken over the holidays. Spend time with family and friends; photo.
21	Holiday Hoopla continues to bring holiday spirit to Main Street Northern Iowan 108:26, p.7	12/06/2011	Last week's Jingle and Mingle event was the second biggest event of Holiday Hoopla. Events continue into the middle of December. Trolley rides, holiday characters, carolers, and extended hours for shopping were highlights.
22	Holiday Hoopla to spread seasonal cheer in downtown Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 108:24, p.8	11/18/2011	Volunteers and committee members started transforming the downtown area into a winter wonderland. Music, food, and the arrival of Santa will take place the day after Thanksgiving.
23	Thanksgiving, America's nightmare before Christmas Northern Iowan 108:23, p.5	11/15/2011	Students urged to "give thanks" on Thanksgiving. Enjoy your family gathering. It should be a special day and not the jumping off day for the Christmas holiday rush; photo.
24	Holiday wish list Northern Iowan 107:27, p.10	12/10/2010	Members of the editorial staff share their hopes for the new year. President Allen's health, basketball success, students taking group projects more seriously, and hopes for a snow day are some of the wishes.
25	UNI School of Music present 'Chimes of Christmas' Northern Iowan 107:27, p.5	12/10/2010	Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center hosted vocal groups from the School of Music. Choir members filed through the aisles, sang on stage, and from the balcony. The hall was filled with holiday spirit; photo.
26	Tree lighting ceremony 2010 Northern Iowan 107:26, p.3	12/07/2010	Scenes from the College Hill Partnership sponsored tree lighting and holiday social; photo.
27	UNI community invited to give back with giving trees Northern Iowan 107:26, p.5	12/07/2010	Prexy's, Essentials, 23rd Street Market, and Biscotti's have trees decorated with paper ornaments. Each ornament has an item needed by someone this holiday season. Help those in need.
28	Ryan's list for Santa Northern Iowan 107:25, p.15	12/03/2010	Writer asks for sports related gifts this year.
29	Is honesty always the best policy? Northern Iowan 107:23, p.10	11/16/2010	Believes that we have all stretched the truth at some point in our lives. Honesty is best for those who can handle the truth. Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are great traditions that require less than the truth.
30	UNI Financial Aid Office to offer holiday budget sessions Northern Iowan 107:23, p.7	11/16/2010	The holidays are a time that college students and others can get caught up in the moment and overspend. Sessions are designed to aid in budgeting and sticking to the budget for gifts.
31	UNI CEEE teaches ways to 'reclaim the holidays' Northern Iowan 107:20, p.4	11/05/2010	Center for Energy and Environmental Education has created a green project to help relieve the stress of the holidays. The focus is on the meaning of Christmas rather than the busyness and buying; photo.
32	UNI program will focus on reclaiming the holidays Public Relations News Release 2010:115, p.1	10/26/2010	The holiday initiative will work with Iowans in areas such as clearing clutter, environmentally friendly gift ideas, buying locally, controlling holiday finances and reducing stress. The hope is that the holidays will be more enjoyable.
33	Reclaim your Holidays Series to be held at Iowa City Public Library Public Relations News Release 2010:92, p.1	10/11/2010	Iowans will discover how to create more meaningful winter holidays at a series of free sessions held at the Iowa City Public Library. Participants will reflect on the holidays to more clearly understand their priorities.
34	Holiday spirits all around Northern Iowan 106:27, p.6	12/11/2009	Holiday wishes shared with the campus. Awareness shown of other holiday festivals in addition to Christmas. Chanukah, rad Ramadan, Sturnalia, Kwanzaa are also being celebrated.
35	Panthers give back this holiday season Northern Iowan 106:27, p.7	12/11/2009	Giving trees, located in Biscotti's, 23rd Street Market, Essentials, and Prexy's, allow the university community to share with those less fortunate during the holidays. The Salvation Army and Black Hawk Elementary will benefit; photo.
36	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 106:26, p.2	12/08/2009	Scenes from an old-fashioned Christmas at the Marshall one-room school house and horse and trolley ride around campus; photo.
37	Tis the season for giving Northern Iowan 106:26, p.6	12/08/2009	Charity in America averages $1500 per family. Eighty per cent of Americans donate. The Salvation Army is the second largest charity in the country.
38	'Celebrate the Seasons' to be held at UNI Dec. 3 Public Relations News Release 2009:184, p.1	11/30/2009	Attendees will find booths, activities and demonstrations with information, crafts and food from traditions and holidays from around the world, such as Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas, Posadas, Diwali and Kwanza. There will be sleigh rides around campus.
39	Things I'm telling my granddaughter Northern Iowan 105:40, p.8	03/03/2009	Refreshing thoughts and beliefs of a new grandfather as he shares his values of life with a five week old granddaughter.
40	Media Advisory: UNI holiday hours Public Relations News Release 2008:282, p.1	12/22/2008	The Office of University Marketing and Public Relations will be operating on reduced hours Dec. 24 - Jan. 1. The office will not be staffed on Dec. 24, 25, 26, and Jan. 1 and 2.
41	Happy holidays Northern Iowan 105:27, p.9	12/12/2008	Sudoku puzzle for the holidays.
42	Holiday spirit Northern Iowan 105:26, p.5	12/09/2008	Believes that holiday gift giving and receiving have overcome religious and family considerations.
43	The man in the big red suit Northern Iowan 105:26, p.7	12/09/2008	Myra Boots tells the story of Santa Claus.
44	Santas bring joy to area seniors Northern Iowan 105:24, p.5	11/21/2008	Many senior citizens are forgotten during the holidays. College Square Mall is helping by placement of a tree with paper ornaments with seniors needs and wishes; photo.
45	Thanksgiving: going from overlooked to forgotten Northern Iowan 105:24, p.4	11/21/2008	The transition between Halloween and Christmas should not be overlooked. Thanksgiving continues to be a major holiday based on family traditions; causing us to stop and think of all for which we have to be thankful.
46	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:23, p.4	11/18/2008	Christine Mikkola listens to lecture; Christmas trees arrayed in GBPAC; photo.
47	Your kid might like a stick Northern Iowan 105:23, p.7	11/18/2008	Does not want to get rid of technology completely, but considers that something simple might allow children to develop their creative sides more completely.
48	Remember: winter could be much worse Northern Iowan 105:19, p.8	11/04/2008	Humans seem never to be happy with weather conditions; it is either too hot or too cold. Be thankful there are warm coats and scarves available for winter wear. Nine fun winter activates shared.
49	Wedding planning for the college student Northern Iowan 104:43, p.3	03/14/2008	Challenges of college studies compounded by planning a wedding.
50	Naughty & Nice Northern Iowan 104:27, p.13	12/07/2007	Holiday greeting from the Northern Iowa staff; photo.
51	Tips for buying holiday gifts with ease Northern Iowan 104:27, p.1	12/07/2007	Gift cards, retail outlets, and making the gifts are all possibilities for holiday giving; photo.
52	Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays but Northern Iowan 104:25, p.8	11/30/2007	Reflections on the loss of the "real meaning" of Christmas and the holiday season.
53	Student Voices Northern Iowan 104:25, p.13	11/30/2007	Students respond to the question; "What is the weirdest gift you have ever given or received for Christmas"?
54	Winter blues Northern Iowan 104:25, p.7	11/30/2007	Readers warned of the onset of winter depression.
55	Christmas on Halloween Northern Iowan 104:21, p.7	11/06/2007	Commercialization of Christmas starts after Halloween.
56	The holidays are beginning Northern Iowan 104:13, p.9	10/09/2007	Unhappy with the commercialization of holidays.
57	Student Voices Northern Iowan 103:50, p.9	04/10/2007	Students respond to the question; "What's your favorite holiday"?
58	Student Voices Northern Iowan 103:27, p.9	12/05/2006	Students respond to the question; "What's the worst gift you ever received for Christmas"?
59	Bah-humbug Northern Iowan 103:26, p.7	12/01/2006	Citizens urged to be calm and considerate during the holiday shopping season.
60	A Christmas season of love Northern Iowan 103:24, p.7	11/17/2006	Oster Regent Theatre starts the holiday season early with a romantic musical entitled; " She Loves Me"; photo.
61	Holiday celebrations vary in time, culture Northern Iowan 102:27, p.7	12/06/2005	History of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas; photo.
62	Too many holidays for no reason? Northern Iowan 102:2, p.9	08/30/2005	America's overabundance of holidays leaves many neglected or with forgotten meaning.
63	Commercialism and holiday hatred Northern Iowan 101:38, p.5	02/18/2005	Wants people to realize the true meanings behind holidays; wants people to celebrate true meanings rather than the commercialism tied to them.
64	Happy . . . holidays? Northern Iowan 101:28, p.7	12/10/2004	Describes the balance between being politically correct to excess and being sensitive of other cultures during the holiday season.
65	Northern Iowa Children's Choir to perform Christmas concert Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	12/09/2004	Students who participate are in grades three through seven; will perform on December 17. UNI students working with the choir are listed.
66	Americans big spenders during holidays Northern Iowan 101:27, p.1	12/07/2004	Suggestions for ways to shop for the holidays while being financially responsible; photo.
67	Lighting up the holidays Northern Iowan 101:27, p.1	12/07/2004	Trees are decorated near the Campanile; photo.
68	Friday, Dec. 3 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/29/2004	Men's Glee Club performance at GBPAC.
69	Thursday, Dec. 2 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/29/2004	Marshall Center School will show "Cherished Memories: Christmas Traditions at the Schoolhouse"; "Celebrate the Seasons" will discuss holiday traditions around the world.
70	Christmas lights blinding the Thanksgiving turkey Northern Iowan 101:25, p.5	11/23/2004	Disagrees with the excessive commercializing of Christmas that leads to ignoring the importance and meaning of other holidays.
71	Holidays express variety of meaning for all Northern Iowan 101:25, p.4	11/23/2004	Winter holidays were discussed at a University Book & Supply roundtable.
72	University Book and Supply celebrates winter holidays Northern Iowan 101:23, p.4	11/16/2004	Bookstore to hold presentation of four winter holidays; photo.
73	Best Buddies show appreciation for troops in Afghanistan Northern Iowan 101:22, p.9	11/12/2004	Best Buddies program assembles gift packages for eighty-seven American soldiers in a military unit in Afghanistan; photo.
74	Keep your chin up with times ahead Northern Iowan 101:22, p.5	11/12/2004	Tries to help students beat the winter blues.
75	Salvation Army left out in the cold Northern Iowan 101:22, p.1	11/12/2004	Target stores disallow solicitation on premises, effectively removing Salvation Army volunteers; photo.
76	Lessons from a bucket and a bell Northern Iowan 101:15, p.7	10/19/2004	Denounces Target Company decision not to allow Salvation Army volunteers to solicit in front of Target stores.
77	Holiday shopping with a helpful twist Northern Iowan 100:28, p.11	12/12/2003	Two local stores and St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center donate money and gifts to an orphanage in Tijuana.
78	Stress tips to keep you sane during the holiday season Northern Iowan 100:28, p.11	12/12/2003	Students have more on their minds than just Christmas during the winter break; photo.
79	Student voices Northern Iowan 100:28, p.11	12/12/2003	Students respond to the question, "What would you like the most for Christmas this year?"
80	Take the 'Christ' out of 'Christmas' Northern Iowan 100:28, p.7	12/12/2003	Enjoys commercialization of Christmas.
81	Holiday season has traditions at UNI Northern Iowan 100:27, p.13	12/09/2003	Highlights past UNI holiday traditions; photo.
82	Student voices Northern Iowan 100:27, p.13	12/09/2003	Students respond to the question, "What is your favorite or least favorite Christmas carol?"
83	UNI to host evening of cultural celebrations Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/26/2003	Celebrate the Seasons program to feature displays for Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Posadas.
84	Untitled Northern Iowan 100:25, p.1	11/25/2003	Ruth Rohm and Betty Hill admire the decorations during Sartori Hospital's Festival of Trees held in the GBPAC; photo.
85	Main Street 'unwraps' for shoppers Northern Iowan 100:19, p.9	11/04/2003	Showcase of what is available in stores on Waterloo Main Street for Christmas will be held November 7 and 8.
86	Dialogues on dwarfish doldrums Northern Iowan 100:16, p.5	10/24/2003	Random thoughts about Jason Mraz, Christmas, and the time between Homecoming and Thanksgiving.
87	Losing that holiday weight Public Relations News Release 2002:266, p.1	01/06/2003	Tips will be offered for losing weight after the holidays.
88	Dealing with holiday letdown Public Relations News Release 2002:262, p.1	12/30/2002	Ways to combat stress from the holidays will be talked about.
89	Breaking the news about Santa Claus Public Relations News Release 2002:261, p.1	12/23/2002	Advice will be offered for telling children the truth about Santa Claus.
90	Family rituals Public Relations News Release 2002:261, p.1	12/23/2002	Kyle Kostelecky will talk about the importance of family rituals during the holidays.
91	Getting out of holiday debt Public Relations News Release 2002:261, p.1	12/23/2002	Suggestions will be presented for managing finances after the holidays.
92	Cliff assembles his Christmas wish-list Northern Iowan 99:28, p.7	12/13/2002	Offers suggestions for his Christmas gifts and sends best holiday wishes to readers.
93	Happy Holidays from the Northern Iowan Northern Iowan 99:28, p.24	12/13/2002	Staff gives Christmas greetings.
94	Celebrating the season around the world Northern Iowan 99:27, p.11	12/10/2002	Second annual "Celebrate the Seasons" event will take place December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Union; photo.
95	Gift idea freeze causes frenzy Northern Iowan 99:27, p.11	12/10/2002	Students discuss which gifts they would like to or plan to give.
96	Student voices Northern Iowan 99:27, p.11	12/10/2002	Students respond to the question: What is at the top of your Christmas list this year?; photo.
97	The true meaning of Christmas Northern Iowan 99:27, p.7	12/10/2002	Wants people to realize what the first Christmas was about, the birth of Jesus Christ.
98	Whitaker approved gifts for the college man Northern Iowan 99:27, p.7	12/10/2002	Suggests Christmas gifts for men and bids farewell to readers.
99	Running on low this season? Public Relations News Release 2002:229, p.1	12/02/2002	Lois Lindell will talk about Christmas on a small budget.
100	Glee Club men warm up vocals for 25th annual Christmas show Northern Iowan 99:25, p.11	11/26/2002	Approximately sixty members will be performing on December 6 and 7; photo.