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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Remembering West Scheel Northern Iowan Staff Northern Iowan 119:53, p.01	4/24/2023	The Northern Iowan staff writes a commemorative piece to remember, West Scheel, a UNI student who recently passed away.
2	Blue safety phones to be removed Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:47, p.01	4/3/2023	UNI is introducing the Rave Guardian app that will take place of the blue safety phones located sporadically on campus; photos.
3	Resources on campus to help students finish strong Guthrie--Peyton (Student--2023) Northern Iowan 119:41, p.01	3/6/2023	Peyton Guthrie writes about the services that The Office of Academic Advising, Student Life, The Learning Center, Student Accessibility Services, and The Counseling Center offer to help students finish the spring semester strong; photo.
4	You matter at UNI week Schafbuch--Aubrey (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:36, p.04	2/13/2023	You Matter At UNI week is put on by the Student Health & Well-being Coordinator and UNI Counseling Center and will be held February 27-March 3, 2023. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews students and staff who explain the importance of this week and lists out the events and how students can get involved; photo.
5	Take care of yourself during finals week Koehler--Emma (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:28, p.01	12/8/2022	Emma Koehler points out on-campus resources as well as tips that can help students make it through finals week; photo.
6	Five tips to survive freshman year Lauren--Abigail (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:4, p.04	9/8/2022	Abigail Lauren gives freshmen tips on how to get through their first year of college. Some of the tips include utilizing UNI's Counseling Center, setting clear expectations with roommates, and talking one on one with your professors; photo.
7	Food and financial insecurity Janes--Lennon (Student--2021), De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:40, p.03	3/7/2022	Lennon Janes gives their opinion on food and financial insecurity of students at the university; photo.
8	Meet the candidates: VP for Student Life Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:34, p.02	2/14/2022	The final three candidates for the Vice President of Student Life position are introduced: Heather Harbach, Javier Flores, and Lyn Redington; photos.
9	September is suicide prevention month Tournier--Tehya (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:6, p.03	9/16/2021	A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
10	"You Matter at UNI" weeks kicks off Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:31, p.01	2/8/2021	"You Matter at UNI," a week-long event that promotes mental well-being, starts this week amid new COVID-19 restrictions. The Counseling Center will host several events, and an art and creative writing exbhibit called "In My Shoes" will be on display in Maucker Union; photo.
11	Take time for you this finals season Student Wellness Services Staff Northern Iowan 117:24, p.03	11/9/2020	Student Wellness Services gives advice as finals approach; photo.
12	UNI honors student killed in accident Mass--Emma'Le (Student--2019), Anderson--Kati (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 117:17, p.01	10/15/2020	The UNI community mourns the loss of freshman music education major Isaac Roerig; photos.
13	Counseling Center holds "In My Shoes" exhibit Vadhera--Aashita (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:13, p.04	10/1/2020	Riley Rodemaker, graduate and program assistant at the UNI Counseling Center, is putting together an exhibit called "In My Shoes" to showcase the intersections of diversity and mental health. It will be on display in Maucker Union; photo.
14	Counseling Center hosts mental health conference Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:9, p.05	9/17/2020	The Counseling Center hosts its second annual mental health conference virtually; photo.
15	NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:35, p.01	2/13/2020	Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
16	Ending the stigma: You Matter Week at UNI Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:30, p.01	1/27/2020	Northern Iowa Student Government has teamed up with Active Minds, Black Student Union, To Write Love on Her Arms and UNI Counseling Services to help coordinate this event. Sarah Rassing, a graduate student and NISG Director of Mental Health helped coordinate the events to hopefully make this annual. Brian Nissen emphasizes the importance of students to the university, as well as Jennifer Schneiderman, director of counseling services at UNI helps students know the help campus provides. Events will be held all week in honor of You Matter; photo.
17	UNI police locate missing woman Northern Iowan 116:22, p.02	11/14/2019	The search for Courtney Elsbernd of Waterloo is over. Elsbernd was found dead in a UNI remote parking lot in a car. No sign of foul play is suspected in her death.
18	Counseling Center sees policy change Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), NI Archives Northern Iowan 116:11, p.02	10/8/2019	The UNI Counseling Center has altered its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year, partially due to the declining enrollment.
19	Mental health deserves more Bennethum--Abigail (Class of 2021), NI Archives Northern Iowan 116:11, p.03	10/8/2019	Opinion Columnist, Abigail Bennethum expresses why Iowa needs to do better in regards to mental health.
20	Counseling enter sees policy change Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:11, p.02	10/7/2019	The UNI Counseling Center has changed its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year. Counseling sessions, which had previously been unlimited for students under the mandatory student health fee, are now limited to five per year. Any additional sessions must now be billed to the student's health insurance. The reason for the change is partially based on declining enrollment; photo.
21	Mental health deserves more Bennethum--Abigail (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:11, p.03	10/7/2019	In the author's opinion, mental health is an important issue and Iowa and UNI need to do better in terms of care and resources; photo.
22	Wellness Services: homecoming safety tips Student Wellness Services Staff Northern Iowan 116:9, p.03	9/30/2019	Student Wellness Services provides tips on how to have a safe homecoming; photo.
23	Another UNI student passes away Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 115:38, p.02	2/25/2019	A February 20 announcement informed the UNI community that student Brendan Hartman had passed away on February 16. The February 17 deaths of students Tristan Marlow and Justin Kime had previously been announced.
24	Remembering Justin and Tristan Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:37, p.01	2/21/2019	A memorial was held on February 18 for Justin Kime and Tristan Marlow, two students killed in a weather-related car accident on February 17; photos.
25	Winter weather survival: mental health Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:37, p.01	2/21/2019	Winter weather and lack of sunlight can lead to mental health issues such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Students can increase exposure to natural light by visiting the Light Lounge in Sabin Hall; photos.
26	UNI Counseling Center offers cocoa, conversation Kossayian--Emma (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 115:30, p.04	1/28/2019	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held the event "Cocoa & Counseling" at the Counseling Center on January 23; photo.
27	Tips for a safe homecoming Chaney--Beth (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:16, p.03	10/18/2018	Student Wellness Services shares safety tips for Homecoming; photo.
28	Suicide awareness event sends silence packing Husmann--Peyton (Student--2018), Anderson--Kati (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:15, p.01	10/15/2018	On October 11, the "Send Silence Packing" event lined Maucker Union with over 1,000 backpacks to raise awareness of the impact of suicide on college students. It was sponsored by Active Minds, the UNI Counseling Center, Lambda Theta Phi, and To Write Love on Her Arms; photos.
29	Health center needs more changes Wolfe--Brenna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:42, p.03	3/5/2018	The author gives her opinion on several different ways that the Student Health Center could become more accessible to students.
30	Meet the NISG presidential candidates Stekl--Caleb (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:37, p.01	2/15/2018	So far, three presidential campaigns have officially registered as student organizations and are eligible to actively campaign. Drew Stensland and Kristen Ahart are running as Drew and Kristen for UNI. Sean Dugan and Chad Schafer are running as Sean and Chad UNIted for Change. Tristan Bernhard and Cole Malcolm are running as Tristan and Cole for UNI; photos.
31	Counseling Center sees backlash Hofmeyer--Sarah (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 114:29, p.01	1/18/2018	A tagline used by the Counseling Center using the phrase "worrywarts" has upset some students. One student said the tagline has caused people they know to no longer support the center because the center made light of a serious condition; photo.
32	Phone psychology Dausener--Josua (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:17, p.01	10/23/2017	Adam Butler, a psychology professor at UNI, warns of the potential psychological effects of over using one's smartphone. There may be a connection between smartphone use and a person's mental health; photo.
33	Assault advocacy office comes to campus Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:7, p.02	9/18/2017	The UNI campus coordinator and sexual assault advocate, Kaylee Michelson, is responsible for coordinating the partnership between UNI and the Riverview Center, an organization providing support to those affected by sexual assault. The coordinator offers advocacy and resources; photos.
34	Mental health initiates misguided Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017) Northern Iowan 114:7, p.03	9/18/2017	In the author's opinion, UNI's mental health initiatives are misguided. Frasher advocates for more mental health policies and resources, including more promotion of Student Disability Services and better functioning of the counseling center; photos.
35	Keeping mental health in check Robertson--Josie (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:24, p.02	11/19/2015	Mental health services on campus are promoted following the deaths of two UNI students.
36	The flawed "I'm fine" system: be truthful with yourself Carr-Murphy--Hannah (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 112:17, p.3	10/26/2015	Columnist Hannah Carr-Murphy urges students to be honest about their problems, because she feels it helps in the long run; photo.
37	Getting the grit: SWS tips for overcoming academic obstacles Lobberecht--Kayley (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3	9/21/2015	Graduate assistant Kayley Lobberecht details how she got over academic obstacles and the steps that can be taken to follow in her footsteps; photo.
38	Counseling hours extended Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1	9/10/2015	A new service at the UNI Counseling Center allows students to receive counseling at any time of the day; photo.
39	Are you depressed? Aarhus--Morgan Elizabeth (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 111:11, p.1	10/6/2014	The University of Northern Iowa's Counseling Center will be offering free depression screenings for students and staff on October 8th.
40	Safe place to stay Baldus--Rachel (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1	5/1/2014	The Department of Residence is currently in the process of creating gender inclusive housing for students; photo.
41	Depression hits home in Cedar Falls Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:42, p.1	3/6/2014	Talks about the rates of students suffering from depression and the types of issues they face. Gives statistics for the three Iowa state schools.
42	Wait line grows at counseling center Baldus--Rachel (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:27, p.1	12/10/2013	The number of students requesting counseling is increasing and the Counseling Center is short staffed. Students may have to wait longer to receive counseling, but the center is doing their best to meet the student's needs.
43	Students cope with mid-semester stress Wolfe--Parker Joseph (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:21, p.4	11/8/2013	Students have many different ways of dealing with mid-semester stress. Many students are involved in activities outside of the classroom, which only adds to their stress level. There are many resources on campus to help students deal with stress; photo.
44	Fast Facts about UNI Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 8	4/27/2012	Fourteen facts about the university; including four photos from events; photo.
45	Keep yourself healthy at the Student Health Clinic Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 11	4/27/2012	Several services are available at the health clinic, including yearly physicals, lab work, pharmacy services, and counseling services. There is no charge for office visits; photo.
46	UNI graduate students to hold stress-relief day for Aplington-Parkersburg students Public Relations News Release 2010:336, p.1	4/22/2011	Twelve UNI grad students will lead relaxtion exercises with Aplington-Parkersburg students.
47	Digital bullying: a growing concern among students Botello--Jewelette (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 107:15, p.5	10/19/2010	Bullying has been around for years. New technology and social networking has been linked to a recent increase in student suicides; photo.
48	Depression screenings hope to give comfort to students Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:14, p.1	10/15/2010	Counseling Center offered free, anonymous depression screening for students. The screenings may determine early indicators of depression. Steps can then be taken to aid the student.
49	UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1	1/21/2010	Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
50	Counselors offer advice on how to handle test anxiety Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 106:22, p.10	11/13/2009	Helpful tips provided to students having difficulties taking examinations. Workshop was sponsored by the Student Health Center; photo.

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