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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Top 10 tips for successful midterms Northern Iowan 116:14, p.3	10/17/2019	Midterms is almost upon UNI and Abigail Bennethum has 10 tips and tricks to help students not get overwhelmed. 1- Create a plan of study. 2- Scheduled set breaks. 3- Don't refuge, go to the library! 4- Get Plenty of sleep. 5- Eat healthy. 6- Utilize campus resources. 7- Track your progress. 8- Keep a positive outlook. 9- Keep your mental health a priority. 10- Treat yourself at the end of the week; photo.
2	Rest if you must, but don't quit Northern Iowan 115:27, p.3	12/06/2018	In the author's opinion, fear of failure is an important issue for college students. Khan discusses the pressure of final examinations, stress, mental health, and reflecting on failure and success.
3	My inevitable farewell Northern Iowan 108:53, p.5	04/24/2012	Nicholas Krob expresses his thanks to faculty and students for their support and sharing of knowledge. UNI is an amazing school; supplying opportunities and successes beyond the wildest of dreams; photo.
4	We don't need no education Northern Iowan 108:27, p.5	12/09/2011	Challenges present system of education. The process of cramming for exams and simply restating the material needs to be replaced with actual learning that uses critical thinking and creativity.
5	Keep calm and eat a balanced breakfast Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4	12/06/2011	Advice on how to survive final week. Get plenty of sleep, eat well, think positive, stay organized, and study are the main factors in survival.
6	Student Voices finals edition Northern Iowan 108:26, p.7	12/06/2011	Students answer the questions of how they like to study for finals and how they cope with the stress of final exams; photo.
7	Paths and expectations Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10	03/04/2011	The college experience is not the same for all students. All professors do not wear tweed jackets and all students do not spend hours and hours in local bars. Get involved and do your own thing. Make your own choices.
8	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.
9	No Dead Week here Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1	12/10/2010	Many universities use the week prior to final week as time to prepare. No meetings are scheduled and no large assignments, other than those on the syllabus, are permitted. Students seem to favor Dead Week and professors seem to be against; photo.
10	GRE resources available for students Northern Iowan 107:11, p.4	10/05/2010	Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination is made easier with the help of the Academic Learning Center. Coffee Chats are held three times a week in Maucker Union. Assistance is available; photo.
11	Athlete and student: a striking comparison Northern Iowan 106:41, p.4	03/05/2010	Compares the training of Olympic athlete Apolo Ohno and the life of a college student. Training is similar to studying; due to measuring up to standards of the class or competition.
12	Testing, 1, 2, 3 Northern Iowan 106:38, p.4	02/23/2010	Standardized testing was never intended to measure the quality of learning or teaching, according to Alfie Kohn of Education Week. The tests rank, not rate, students; photo.
13	Procrastination coping strategies Northern Iowan 106:25, p.5	12/04/2009	Procrastination is a universal problem. Do the most difficult tasks first. Eliminate distractions, such as television, radio, Facebook. Attack a problem in small steps. This will make the task more manageable.
14	Counselors offer advice on how to handle test anxiety 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.
15	Your motivation is Northern Iowan 106:14, p.5	10/16/2009	Mid-term exams and research papers are due. Reading assignments are piling up. This time of the semester it is easy to slack off a bit following Homecoming. Keep the goal of graduation in mind.
16	GRE: easy as 2r Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	Questions the value of the Graduate Record Examination. A third of the exam is mathematics-based. The GRE is an unavoidable step in admission to graduate school.
17	Midterm suggestions Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	The semester is nearly half over. Next week midterms rear their ugly head. Remember to exercise and always give one hundred per cent effort. Drink water, try diet soda, and cut down on alcohol, especially during Homecoming.
18	An oxygen bar without the distance Northern Iowan 106:5, p.17	09/15/2009	Students are taking advantage of the newly installed oxygen bar at Key West Tanning and Fitness. Stopping in before exams is common to relax the mind. Though no long term effects have been noticed or proven, students feel there are advantages; photo.
19	The upside of graduation Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3	11/14/2008	The wind, tests and quizzes, the library, construction, and overpriced food are a few of the things that will not be missed upon graduation.
20	Caffeine compositions Northern Iowan 105:16, p.5	10/25/2008	Suggestions on how to prepare for exams and papers without all night cramming.
21	A humbling realization Northern Iowan 105:12, p.5	10/10/2008	Reflections on one's place in the world and the realization that little things in life seldom have long lasting effects.
22	Remember to study Northern Iowan 104:51, p.7	04/22/2008	Dangers of senioritis and summeritis are beginning to show. Professors remind students there remain papers to write and examinations to take before graduation and summer vacation.
23	Ask Michael, he has all the answers Northern Iowan 104:49, p.8	04/15/2008	Comedic piece of writing using an "ask the expert" scenario.
24	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 104:46, p.11	04/04/2008	Campus scenes; photo.
25	Test stress Northern Iowan 104:38, p.11	02/26/2008	Weather conditions this winter have added to the normal stress of the testing process.
26	Student Voices Northern Iowan 103:18, p.9	10/27/2006	Students respond to the question; "How did you cope with the stress of mid-terms"?
27	Campus test day on the way Northern Iowan 103:16, p.5	10/20/2006	Comments on how tests and papers seem to be due at the same time.
28	Improper planning Northern Iowan 103:13, p.9	10/10/2006	Suggests scheduling Homecoming prior to mid term exams, having a week off for Thanksgiving, and adding a fall break.
29	Students get ahead with Kaplan Test Run Northern Iowan 103:11, p.5	10/03/2006	Kaplan Test Run allows students to see what graduate studies admissions tests are like.
30	Academic Advising Office recommends student seeking higher education to take multiple practice assessments Northern Iowan 102:32, p.3	01/27/2006	Free tests offered by Kaplan can help students prepare for the real tests in the future; photo.
31	Homecoming, midterms don't mix Northern Iowan 102:11, p.7	10/04/2005	Writer hopes that next year, Homecoming and midterms will not fall in the same week.
32	GRE prep Northern Iowan 101:54, p.9	04/26/2005	A GRE prep course will be offered in the Fall 2005 semester.
33	GRE-Prep course helps students heading for grad school Northern Iowan 101:54, p.3	04/26/2005	Karen Agee is offering a free four week preparation course in the fall semester.
34	Student Services provides wealth of knowledge for UNI Northern Iowan 100:51, p.9	04/16/2004	Department of Advising and Career Services to move from the Student Services Center (to be renamed East Bartlett Hall) to Gilchrist; description of services provided in the Student Services Center; photo.
35	Relaxation techniques for mid-terms Northern Iowan 100:41, p.7	03/02/2004	Suggestions for reducing stress among students during midterms.
36	No need to breakdown before spring break Northern Iowan 99:42, p.9	03/07/2003	Students comment on the stress and workload of midterms.
37	Student voices Northern Iowan 99:42, p.9	03/07/2003	Students respond to the question: What do you do to relieve stress during midterms?; photo.
38	GRE's a test of will; vocabulary Northern Iowan 99:5, p.9	09/17/2002	Comments on studying for the Graduate Record Exam.
39	ACT or SAT? Public Relations News Release 2002:3, p.1	07/08/2002	Explains why the ACT or SAT is the best test to take depending on which college you are going to.
40	Student voices Northern Iowan 96:41, p.11	02/29/2000	Students tell why they think students are doing better on tests; photo.
41	We are all victims of objective tests Northern Iowan 95:33, p.9	02/02/1999	Comments on objective tests and alternative testing.
42	Iowa test scores fall, many factors to blame Northern Iowan 95:8, p.6	09/25/1998	Editorial explores why Iowa scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills have dropped again.
43	Untitled Northern Iowan 93:26, p.13	12/06/1996	Student attempts to cheat on a test.
44	Midterms=library Northern Iowan 93:10, p.1	10/04/1996	Tanya Craven walking up Rod Library stairs; photo.
45	What's Up Northern Iowan 92:45, p.4	03/29/1996	Activities and meetings.
46	Fifth week tests, the worst; forget finals and midterms Northern Iowan 92:8, p.6	09/22/1995	Believes first round of tests are tough.
47	Students win "great victory"; Faculty Senate approves policy for outside of class exams Northern Iowan 90:48, p.1	04/01/1994	Requires all classes with outside examinations to be listed as such in registration book.
48	Faculty Senate addresses tests outside of classtime Northern Iowan 90:42, p.1	03/04/1994	Students ask to be informed about outside tests.
49	UNI professors could learn from students, ISU Northern Iowan 90:40, p.5	02/25/1994	Believes students' time outside class should be their own, and not at professors' discretion to schedule exams.
50	'Hogwash' to NI editorial on tests outside of class Northern Iowan 90:36, p.7	02/11/1994	Believes students' complaints about outside tests are without basis.
51	Students should thank professors for extra time Northern Iowan 90:36, p.6	02/11/1994	Believes students should appreciate professors who are willing to spend extra time with them.
52	Tests outside of class violate students' rights Northern Iowan 90:35, p.6	02/08/1994	Believes extra time outside class schedules for tests is unfair.
53	Out of class business, science exams test students' patience Northern Iowan 90:34, p.1	02/04/1994	Students react to tests given outside regular class meeting times.
54	GRE's help seniors Northern Iowan 88:21, p.9	11/12/1991	Students talk about taking the Graduate Record Examination.
55	ACT--SAT--Can you study for these two important tests? Public Relations News Release 1990:647, p.1	07/08/1991	There are ways to prepare for taking college entrance exams.
56	Administering the Normal School A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.71	07/01/1990	Duties of the Principal and the Board with regard to appointments and curriculum; continuing difficulties with the Model School; salary controversies; photo.
57	Tests offered for management majors; advice for students Northern Iowan 86:50, p.4	04/06/1990	Commercial services help students prepare for GMAT; Reginald Green offers advice.
58	Power outage contingency plan advocated Northern Iowan 86:44, p.2	03/09/1990	Examination postponed because of power outage; proposes contingency of taking it later the same day.
59	Wilde Ideas Northern Iowan 85:56, p.2	05/02/1989	Does not like tests.
60	Wilde Ideas Northern Iowan 85:56, p.2	05/02/1989	Does not like tests.
61	Students feel self-induced pain when stress strikes Northern Iowan 85:11, p.13	10/04/1988	Officials offer tips on reducing stress.
62	Test 'gimmicks' reduce anxiety Northern Iowan 84:41, p.10	02/26/1988	Students talk about how they get themselves ready for a test.
63	Dorm Life--But Not as We Know It Northern Iowan 84:9, p.15	09/25/1987	A look at someone preparing for and taking a test.
64	Five of top 123 scores in nation on accountancy exam to UNI grads; they receive distinguished awards Public Relations News Release 1987:212, p.1	02/09/1987	Elijah Watt Sells awards were granted to five university graduates for their stellar performance on the Certified Public Accounting exam.
65	UNI students and faculty find benefits in test files Northern Iowan 83:1, p.3	08/26/1986	Several departments and housing units maintain files.
66	Test offered free to education majors Northern Iowan 82:49, p.7	04/11/1986	May take battery of standardized teaching exams free.
67	What's Up Northern Iowan 82:49, p.6	04/11/1986	Meetings and activities.
68	Registration for TOEFL test being taken Northern Iowan 81:55, p.5	05/03/1985	A look at the purposes of the exam.
69	UNI: a test score junkie? Northern Iowan 81:24, p.11	12/04/1984	Students offer views on number of tests.
70	Burdened by high test anxiety? Be prepared Northern Iowan 79:46, p.9	04/05/1983	Book offers advice.
71	Deadline March 18 to register for graduate examination Northern Iowan 79:39, p.3	03/01/1983	GRE deadline.
72	Relaxation strategies Northern Iowan 79:36, p.6	02/18/1983	LSC will help reduce stress.
73	Courses teach exam skills Northern Iowan 78:36, p.4	02/19/1982	Michele Simpson will teach brief courses on test preparation.
74	Tests indicate Iowa students better Northern Iowan 77:19, p.13	11/11/1980	Professor Litwiller and Ratekin offer their interpretations of the SAT.
75	Teachers exams offered three dates this year Northern Iowan 75:1, p.18	08/29/1978	Dates set for the National Teacher Examinations.
76	Careers Northern Iowan 74:39, p.3	02/17/1978	Students wishing to work for the government should be planning on taking the Professional Administration Career Exam.
77	Grad school test to be offered Northern Iowan 74:17, p.8	10/28/1977
78	Reader takes shot at right minus wrong Northern Iowan 70:55, p.3	05/14/1974	Should not be penalized for good guesses on exams.
79	Test evaluations are questioned Northern Iowan 70:29, p.2	02/01/1974	Believes there may be more to tests that simple numerical scores.
80	What's Up? ? Northern Iowan 70:16, p.7	11/06/1973	Activities and meetings.
81	What's Going On . . . Northern Iowan 69:58, p.8	06/29/1973	Activities and meetings.
82	What's Going On . . . Northern Iowan 69:53, p.12	05/08/1973	Activities and meetings.
83	What's Going On . . . Northern Iowan 69:52, p.12	05/04/1973	Activities and meetings.
84	Gilchrist Hall destroyed by fire Alumnus 57:3, p.3	09/01/1972	Fire on May 12, 1972, causes $1,095,925 in damage; building is total loss; may have been caused by electrical wiring over Chapel; faculty lose books and papers; photo.
85	Foreign language exams to be given Northern Iowan 68:53, p.5	05/09/1972
86	Organizational News Northern Iowan 68:50, p.8	05/02/1972	Activities and meetings.
87	A poem for mid-terms Northern Iowan 68:42, p.2	03/21/1972	Get drunk!
88	UNI Extension Class in Marshalltown to Visit Iowa Schools Public Relations News Release 1972:208, p.1	12/14/1971	The UNI Social Foundations of Education extension class will make field trips to a variety of Iowa schools during December and January.
89	Prospective teacher test dates announced Northern Iowan 68:1, p.7	09/17/1971	National Teacher Examinations scheduled.
90	Test Dates for National Teacher Examinations Announced Public Relations News Release 1972:15, p.1	09/13/1971	Release statement from the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey.
91	Session Scheduled for CLU Candidates at UNI Public Relations News Release 1971:751, p.1	07/30/1971	A pre-registration session for residents interested in preparing for the Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) professional exams is scheduled for Aug. 3 in the New Admin Building.
92	UNI Selected as Exam Center for Certified Professional Secretary Examination Public Relations News Release 1971:589, p.1	05/03/1971	The exam itself will be administered May 7-8 in Seerley Hall. UNI is one of 124 exam centers.
93	Cutline Public Relations News Release 1970:357, p.1	02/05/1971	32 insurance men from the metro area took the Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) professionl examination recently.
94	U.S. Civil Service to Interview, Give Exam at UNI Public Relations News Release 1970:319, p.1	01/21/1971	Recruiters from the federal government will meet with students in Room 220 of the UNI Placement Bureau, located in the Old Administration Building.
95	Organization News Northern Iowan 67:15, p.16	11/06/1970	Activities and meetings.
96	Games people play Northern Iowan 79:48, p.12	09/22/1970	Critical of General Professional Examinations.
97	90 percent of UNI students remain to finish course work Public Relations News Release 1969:603, p.1	05/15/1970	Some students concerned enough about the situation in Southeast Asia that they could not complete final exams or term papers. Students given the choice to drop classes or take their present grade. The majority will finish classwork.
98	UNI selected as exam center for Certified Public Secretary examination Public Relations News Release 1969:529, p.1	04/21/1970	UNI will be one of 116 centers for the exam, which approximately 2200 secretaries will take throughout the U. S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
99	Organizational News Northern Iowan 66:40, p.8	03/06/1970	Activities and meetings.
100	Organizational News Northern Iowan 66:22, p.9	11/21/1969	Activities and meetings.