Communication

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# Title Date Summary
1 The pros and cons of social media
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.3
Columnist Sam King gives his opinions on the Pros and Cons of social media and how people use it to communicate.
2 It's time to break the silence
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.3
The author encourages people to break down the taboo in our society surrounding sexual violence and trauma. Many survivors are afraid to tell anyone because of the stigma attached to it. Survivors need to open up and seek help instead of staying silent.
3 Lynda Yates to lecture at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:260, p.1
Lynda Yates, an associate professor of linguistics at Macquarie University in Australia, will present her lecture "Communication, Language and preparing for the Work Place". April 28 in Seerley Hall.
4 Expand your vocabulary: learn a second language
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.4
Urges the importance of learning a second language. Says Americans are notoriously monolingual. UNI offers Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian.
5 TWLOHA to help winter blues
Northern Iowan 110:38, p.2
Seasonal Affective Disorder is the symptoms of depression onset by winter conditions. UNI's chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms, TWOLA, is open to all students dealing with depression. TWOLA's goal is to give hope to anyone who is struggling.
6 'Ender's Game' full of powerful messages
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.4
Author reviews the film "Ender's Game" based on the Orson Scott Card novel. The movie takes place in a futuristic society with Earth under alien attack. There is a strong theme of loving one's enemy throughout the film.
7 Connecting without making a connection
Northern Iowan 110:17, p.3
Says people should unplug from technology to enjoy life. Says time spent away from technology is liberating.
8 Be a part of the community: Speak out for others and serve as an ally
Northern Iowan 110:5, p.4
The author encourages others to become an ally for those in the LGBT community. He thinks that it is important for our generation to limit prejudice and to be more understanding.
9 He said, she said: relationship advice
Northern Iowan 109:46, p.6
Answers the question, "I just started dating someone, and they're wonderful, but in the summer we'll live four hours apart. Do you have any advice for how we can stay connected for those months?"
10 Sit down and write a letter
Northern Iowan 109:27, p.5
Author encourages readers to write a hand-written letter. Explains benefits of writing and sending letters as correspondence in society distracted by technology.
11 Elephants, donkeys and the death of civility
Northern Iowan 109:6, p.4
Believes that our political system is designed to encourage discourse. Too often discourse ends up with mudslinging. We need to demand more than a popularity contest. How are the candidates going to lead the country?; photo.
12 Identify yourself
Northern Iowan 109:2, p.7
Talk to others. Examine your goals. It is OK not to know where you want your life to lead. Join campus groups. You will find yourself and your path. Most of all, try to discover who you are and what principles you stand for.
13 Does Generation Y have an official theme?
Northern Iowan 108:53, p.4
The words of the song, "We Are Young", may explain what Generation Y is all about; photo.
14 When solidarity is really not solidarity
Northern Iowan 108:46, p.4
Believes that self evaluation is needed to come to terms with biases. By knowing ourselves, we can better understand those from different backgrounds; photo.
15 Twitter ? I hardly know her!
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.5
Twitter is not as common in society as Facebook. This is due to people's sheer lack of knowledge of the potential.
16 The truth of the matter
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.5
The 99 percent need to be concerned about issues of race, class, and gender. The 1 percent is isolated from these concerns. Diversity is used as the power to use communication and conversation in a positive manner.
17 What I learned from Rick Santorum
Northern Iowan 108:27, p.4
Rick Santorum stated that in every society, marriage has always been defined as between a man and a woman; writer believes Mr. Santorum is entitled to his opinion, but urges students to visit with those of differing views; photo.
18 For richer or poorer
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.5
Marriage vows are important. Communicating and listening to your spouse is one of the most important aspects of marriage. Marriage is not easy. The Kardashian/Humphries wedding of 72 days placed a stain on marriage.
19 Register now for UNI training program that will help improve conversations at work and in life
Public Relations News Release 2011:105, p.1
The UNI Executive Development Center will host the workshop "Fierce Conversations" to teach participants about the importance of communication at work.
20 Against behaviorism
Northern Iowan 108:15, p.4
The exchange of opinion is essential to our ability to create a new beginning and act against the laws of behaviorism. Mankind should not be classed only on its behavior.
21 Face to Facebook communication
Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4
Facebook is intended to connect family and friends. Before you post a thought, think what your words really say about you and how they might be interrupted.
22 Reflections on Blasphemy Day
Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4
This year marked the third anniversary of the founding of Blasphemy Day. The UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers invited non-members to chalk this year. It was an enlightening day for many; photo.
23 Keep your digital shirt on !
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.7
Facebook postings between couples is not appreciated by all their friends
24 UNI forensics students wrangle words
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.6
Members of the forensics team compete once or twice a month in contests across the Midwest. They compete in interpretive events, platform events, or limited preparation events. There are also two debate teams.
25 This is an attention-getting title
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.10
Satirical look at the preparation of a news story.
26 Is there someone you LikeALIttle?
Northern Iowan 107:46, p.4
This .com site is supposed to be positive, fun, comfortable, and a safe environment for students to anonymously flirt and chat.
27 Opinions, dogmatism and a need for discussion
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.9
Believes that differing opinions can come to a point at which discussion will take place. These forums should not be forgotten or attacked. Discussing differences of opinions is healthy.
28 Career Fair connects students to opportunities
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1
Students explored career options during the Career Fair. Internships, networking, and full time jobs were on the minds of students. Nearly one hundred companies were represented; photo.
29 The Lonely Island: Parody isn't dead
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.8
Weird Al Yankovic was and still is a genius when it comes to parody. The new hope for parody comes with the group The Lonely Island; photo.
30 Catch your boyfriend doing something right
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.5
Relationships take work. Communicate, act enthusiastically, teach, don't train, insist that the relationship comes first, believe mistakes do not mean failure, and finally, reward your friend for doing something right.
31 Friends and acquaintances
Northern Iowan 107:33, p.5
Social networking has somewhat diminished the term "friend". College allows people to meet acquaintances and make new friends. Friends are those who become a part of our lives and allow us to continue to grow and learn.
32 @Revolution
Northern Iowan 107:32, p.5
Social networking sites have been used to help plan protests, inform others of police locations, and share stories to inspire others. Countries now censor these sites to limit communication.
33 Sports Super Posse
Northern Iowan 107:32, p.6
Writer feels he needs to form a group to protect him from people irritated by his sports comments; photo.
34 Office hours
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.5
Ron Steele, long time news anchor at KWWL, teaches electronic media; photo.
35 L8er G8er
Northern Iowan 107:24, p.8
Students warned to show respect when contacting professors via email. Do not use the texting lingo you use with friends. Include your name and course and always end the note with a thank you.
36 Social NOTworking
Northern Iowan 107:20, p.8
Social networking is intended to help keep a person in touch with family and friends. Beware of the photos you send and the messages you write. Some day these messages and photos could come back to haunt you.
37 University divisions hinder a cohesive education
Northern Iowan 107:6, p.5
Believes there is a lack of communication between departments and divisions on the college level. Liberal Arts Core improvements might include an overlap or connection of the classes.
38 Agree to disagree
Northern Iowan 107:4, p.5
Believes that Americans are entitled to their own opinions. In an ideal world we will all be able to agree to disagree in a law-abiding manner.
39 Don't stress out
Northern Iowan 107:3, p.8
Suggestions for relieving stress caused by balancing school, work, clubs, and friends.
40 Students Against Unnecessary Ranting
Northern Iowan 107:3, p.9
Believes professors sometimes tend to get off the subject and speak about things totally apart from the discussion topic of the day.
41 UNI Speech and Debate Team to host special event
Public Relations News Release 2010:24, p.1
The debate will take place in the Interpreter's Theatre, Lang Hall. Four members of the debate team will participate in a debate on the season-long resolution for the National Debate Tournament and Cross Examination Debate Association debate tournaments.
42 UNI Business professor named Professional Readiness Program director; Program required for all business majors at UNI starting fall 2010
Public Relations News Release 2009:496, p.1
Associate professor of management, Dale Cyphert has been named director of the Professional Readiness Program, effective at the start of the fall semester. The program is designed to help students develop the professional skills crucial to a business care
43 Register now for UNI workshop focused on improving tact and diplomacy in communication
Enrollment deadline is May 18

Public Relations News Release 2009:454, p.1
The words used, tone and delivery of a message contribute to how well the message is received and interpreted. Workshop participants will learn the art of tactful and diplomatic communication by understanding the target audience.
44 Taking a stand for freedom of speech
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.7
A group, U.S. Revolution, has warned the producers of the television show South Park about a recent episode depicting the prophet Mohammed in a bear suit.
45 Texts change how we communicate
Northern Iowan 106:52, p.5
Considers the positive and negative effects of text messaging.
46 Group projects
Northern Iowan 106:50, p.4
Sees group projects as another step toward socialism. The results seldom exceed what an individual would accomplish.
47 Is technology harming our communication skills?
Northern Iowan 106:48, p.3
Believes that technology may take up too much time and may prevent people from dealing with each other face to face.
48 UNI hosts Emmy Award-winning commercial editor Josh Bodnar
Public Relations News Release 2009:347, p.1
Bodnar will discuss and demonstrate how effect-heavy commercials are created. He will take attendees through the step-by-step development of the Guinness beer advertisement, "Spoken Word." To be held in Lang Hall Auditorium.
49 UNI students from Individual Events team qualify for national tournament; Team to host spring showcase March 24
Public Relations News Release 2009:337, p.1
Seven members have qualified for the American Forensics Association to be held at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair in April. In preparation for the tournament, members of the team will participate in the annual IE spring showcase. Members are listed.
50 Memoirs of a basement dweller
Northern Iowan 106:42, p.7
Scenes from the life of a uninspired young man as he goes through his daily routine.
51 Grammatically speaking
Northern Iowan 106:40, p.5
Grammar checker can be frustrating, but bad grammar in newspaper articles or letters is even worse. Electronic devices and teachers are most commonly blamed. The devices are only as smart as the user.
52 Don't be misunderestimated
Northern Iowan 106:39, p.3
Believes clear communication is important. Spelling and grammar are essential to presenting ideas correctly.
53 $%#@!
Northern Iowan 106:37, p.5
The use of swear words has increased over time. Today, unfortunately, swear words can be heard in nearly all situations.
54 He said, she said: Relationship advice
Northern Iowan 106:37, p.6
A man and a woman share advice on how to handle a problem in a relationship. The man feels the need to watch pornography, even though the couple has an active sex life.
55 Facebook: Handy tool or huge timewaster?
Northern Iowan 106:36, p.14
Facebook is a free service that allows communication among "friends". There are applications, including: "Fishville,Cartoon Yourself", and "Farmville".
56 Face book pulls the plug on networking
Northern Iowan 106:25, p.5
Satirical article on the "supposed end of Facebook". Quotes and comments entirely fictional, but the article does provide food for thought.
57 Thinking about doubt
Northern Iowan 106:20, p.6
Believes that doubt can be thought of as the beginning of the critical thinking process. People need things to be proven before they can accept a statement.
58 UNI 'Literacy Project' supports literacy and communication for special needs children
Public Relations News Release 2009:137, p.1
Two important goals of the project are, "promoting access to the Iowa Core Curriculum for children with significant developmental disabilities through increased literacy and communication skills and expanded opportunities for students.
59 A time for coming home
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.7
Believes Blasphemy Day events are still being felt. Free speech rights were protected, people talked about constitutional rights, and discussions took place. Homecoming is a good time to come together.
60 Not appropriate
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.12
Believes advertisement by a local adult club in the student newspaper brings negative image to the University. Author concerned about the perception of campus visitors during Homecoming.
61 What's the worst that could happen?
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.7
Believes students need to take advantage of opportunities during their college days. Summon your courage and do whatever you have been wanting to try. At least you will have tried.
62 Protecting our rights
Northern Iowan 106:12, p.6
Believes blasphemy day resulted in reminding people of the freedom of speech and the values in that freedom. The increased discussion on campus was refreshing.
63 Blasphemy Day 2009
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.6
A Christian supports his atheist friends and their right of free speech.
64 Cell phones promote antisocial behavior
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.6
The instant access to friends via texting, the Internet, and Face book make talking to people in person an old art form.
65 No one seems to notice Day 2009
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.6
Reactions to Blasphemy Day. It is merely a matter of free speech.
66 Stripping down our rights
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.5
Northern Iowan keeps students informed of activities, serves as a watchdog at times, provides students with hands-on experience, and serves as a media outlet for area organizations and business ads. Concerns have been expressed about columns.
67 The joys of adulthood and getting older over freedom of speech at UNI
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.8
Age has its benefits, but not the glamour a person expects. Getting along with parents does get better with age and maturity. Parents get smarter.
68 UNI students solve the religion situation
Northern Iowan 106:11, p.5
Debate between Believers and Atheists was mainly below the belt. Both sides were guilty of showing a lack of respect for the other side.
69 Importance of blasphemy
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.6
International Blasphemy Day, September 30, deemed as a day to protect dissent and to realize ideas do not need rights.
70 Noisy nuisances
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.5
Consideration for others concerning noise in dorms or apartments is merely respect for others. Keep radios to a "normal level". Be careful when closing doors and when having friends over to visit. Remember the "Golden Rule".
71 The audacity to mope
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.7
Urges people to learn the facts on a topic and then form your opinion.
72 My confessions
Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4
Believes that the Internet is now our new mode of communication. The use of Facebook is grossly over done. Computer time is taking over our lives.
73 Angry words and raised voices
Northern Iowan 106:6, p.3
Believes that responses to debates have become personal attacks. Discussion about important subjects can result in raised voices and not listening to another point of view. Defend your position, but do not resort to name calling.
74 The "us or them" mentality
Northern Iowan 106:6, p.3
Believes that debate can be constructive, especially when one takes the time to investigate both sides of the issue. Further investigation into an issue may lead to a compromise.
75 Teaching children manners, courtesy
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.6
Finds behavior in public places by children aged three through twelve lacking. Parents need to teach and demonstrate proper behavior in public to their children.
76 A new idea about freedom
Northern Iowan 105:38, p.8
Power of verbal language compared to Biblical times.
77 Cell phone etiquette
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.7
Students reminded that cell phone conversations should be off limits in areas such as museums, theaters, dentist and doctor waiting rooms, locker rooms, and classrooms.
78 Phoning home
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.7
Parents do worry if their son or daughter fails to call following a return trip to campus.
79 Texting in class
Northern Iowan 105:23, p.11
Cell phone use during class time varies. Some professors ban them or have a policy that they are turned off; others do not have a formal policy. Texting during class can be from boredom; photo.
80 Informative blogs
Northern Iowan 105:13, p.7
Gerald Baker suggests other blogs to examine.
81 Please live politely
Northern Iowan 105:11, p.7
Readers urged to value each other and treat others with respect.
82 C. L. Lindsay III comes to lecture
Northern Iowan 105:9, p.2
Photos from Facebook of UNI students were used to gain the attention of those attending the presentation by C. L. Lindsay III. His presentation dealt with the most common ways students get in trouble using the Web; photo.
83 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.
84 Speak up!
Northern Iowan 105:4, p.5
Adjusting to roommates requires good communication. Be certain to discuss problems when they happen.
85 What's the noise
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.7
Meeting new hall mates or neighbors may be helped by hosting a movie, pizza, or TV evening. Several movies suggested.
86 Slow decay of society goes unnoticed
Northern Iowan 105:2, p.9
Cites trends of potentially devastating social behavior.
87 UNI professor receives funding for Waterloo documentary project
Public Relations News Release 2008:9, p.1
Francesca Soans, professor of communication studies, received $15,000 in external funding from Humanities Iowa for her project, "Waterloo: A History of Place," a multi-part series of video documentaries focusing on Waterloo's diverse communities.
88 UNI's Beall receives International Listening Association recognition
Public Relations News Release 2007:690, p.1
Melissa Beall, communication studies professor, was inducted into the Listening Hall of Fame and also received the Outstanding Educator Award. A brief biographical profile is included.
89 YouTube
Northern Iowan 104:50, p.7
Believes YouTube to be a useful tool for social communication; urges people to be cautious in using YouTube.
90 IDK my BFF Jill, TTYI, G2G, LOL, BRB, ROFL, WTF
Northern Iowan 104:46, p.7
Many people with cell phones use text messaging. Concern expressed about the use of abbreviations and potential changes in ways we communicate.
91 Culture Corner: Life's many questions
Northern Iowan 104:44, p.9
Looking for answers to author's questions for readers; photo.
92 Campus communication
Northern Iowan 104:44, p.9
During the potential threat, students kept in touch with each other by using cell phones, Face Book, telephones, and television. Campus should be proud of the community shown this week.
93 Working with social networks
Northern Iowan 105:42, p.7
Readers urged to be smart about what is posted and said on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Don't shut yourself off from the benefits of social networking.
94 Quotes about quotes
Northern Iowan 104:31, p.6
Quotes are often taken out of context.
95 Hello readers it's me Michael
Northern Iowan 104:24, p.7
Human interaction/discourse seen as opportunity to examine and share thoughts with others; new perspectives will become more clear.
96 Culture Corner: bin Laden beats Bush
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.5
Comparison of the logic used by President Bush and Osama bin Laden; photo.
97 Cut the cord without cutting off parent communication
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.4
Tips for keeping in touch with parents now that college has started.
98 Real-life answers
Northern Iowan 103:55, p.7
Students urged to ask questions, get involved, and encourage interactive comversation.
99 Facebook phenomenon examined by UNI undergrad
Northern Iowan 103:35, p.3
Facebook's role in social networking being researched by Dan Rhodes; photo.
100 Actions speak louder than words
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.8
References to Marines being less than human in the January 26 article by Nick Roos challenged.