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Fads

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Title Date Summary
1 My Snuggie quandary
Showalter--John David (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:38, p.6
2/23/2010 Snuggies were formerly available only on-line, but now are available on store shelves. Their availability puts young men in a difficult position. Do we purchase or not?
2 Is naked the new black?
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.5
10/13/2006 Speculates on recent trend toward minimal clothing both among celebrities and locally.
3 Beauty not always healthy
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.5
1/31/2006 Thin bodies, portrayed by the media as desirable, are hard for most people to attain.
4 Ask questions before getting ink
Ory--Lindsey (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.9
1/24/2006 Reminds people to be cautious before getting a tattoo.
5 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.9
1/24/2006 Students respond to the question, "Would you get a tattoo, why or why not?"
6 Harry Potter not magical at all
Gerling--Taylor R. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:61, p.5
7/22/2005 Believes the writings of J. K. Rowling are more of a fad than good literature.
7 More than 800 million Barbies sold as popular doll marks another anniversary
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
3/7/2005 Barbie debuted March 9, 1959.
8 Lance Armstrong bracelets: just a fad?
Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:21, p.9
11/9/2004 Examines the Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRONG bracelet phenomenon; photo.
9 Time for a new face?
Northern Iowan 100:51, p.5
4/16/2004 Speaks out against the trend of glorifying plastic surgery in television programs.
10 Cutting edge of image obsession
Athay--Steve (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:46, p.7
3/30/2004 Speaks out against fashion as a driving force in human behavior.
11 Tongue splitting
Public Relations News Release 2002:551, p.1
6/2/2003 Explores fad of splitting tongue down the middle.
12 Being "hip" a capitalist thing
Roberts--Ronald Edward (Sociology Faculty)
Northern Iowan 97:33, p.9
1/30/2001 Describes what it is to be "cool" in America.
13 Elvis: what's up with that?
Gibson--Tressa
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.11
5/1/1992 A quick look at the Elvis Presley phenomenon.
14 Bell-bottoms and butterfly collars the latest fashions once again
Kramer--Jody
Northern Iowan 88:56, p.11
4/28/1992 Some students are interested in the fashions of the 1960s and 1970s; photo.
15 Latest fitness craze hits Northern Iowa
Little--Todd Alan (Classes of 1993 and 1996)
Northern Iowan 88:49, p.6
4/3/1992 A look at the new sport with tips on gear and good places to skate.
16 Here comes the Blurp Balls
Gibson--Tressa
Northern Iowan 88:39, p.8
2/21/1992 Description of latest toy craze; photo.
17 Get Funky!
Funcke--Jill A. (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 86:30, p.14
1/19/1990 Tries to make sense of the upcoming 1990s.
18 Fitness is the fad of the future
Howard--Elizabeth
Northern Iowan 85:32, p.8
1/27/1989 Tom Davis talks about the benefits of keeping fit and the best ways to go about it.
19 What's hot and what' s not
Curphey--Jeff
Northern Iowan 85:16, p.11
10/21/1988 A look at current campus fads and clothing trends.
20 Fake glasses
Pieper--Mary E. (Class of 1989)
Northern Iowan 84:62, p.7
6/24/1988 Some people buy glasses even thought they do not need them to see better.
21 'Earl the Dead Cat', UNI insignia hits with Christmas shoppers
Rogers--Steve
Northern Iowan 84:29, p.11
12/11/1987
22 Garfield cat mania sweeps UNI campus
Oatman--Ann
Northern Iowan 78:34, p.7
2/12/1982 Students like Garfield the cat merchandise.
23 Rubik's Cube--puzzling, frustrating paperweight
Courtright--Michele
Northern Iowan 78:21, p.14
11/17/1981 The Rubik's Cube has become very popular.
24 Streaking innovation
Vesey--Robert
Northern Iowan 70:40, p.4
3/12/1974 Streakers talks about their activities; photo.
25 Keep on streakin'
Veeder--Grant (Class of 1974)
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.7
3/8/1974 Pioneer streakers on campus.
26 Streakers strike!!; hey, wait for me!
Carel--Barbara J. (Class of 1975)
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.1
3/8/1974 Streakers dash across campus in series of incidents; photo.
27 Streaking can be hazardous
Cahalan--Steve
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.7
3/8/1974 Streakers who are apprehended can be fined $100 and sent to jail for thirty days; photo.
28 UNI fashion scene
Haberer--Fredric M.
UNI Quarterly 1:2, p.44
1/1/1970 A look at fashionable clothing available in local stores; photo.
29 Bushy beard, trim goatee provoke questions, awe
College Eye 59:28, p.4
3/19/1965 Students and faculty talk about growing facial hair; photo.
30 SCI doll--wind it up, it does nothing for 4 years
College Eye 57:35, p.2
7/5/1963 Having fun with the latest joke craze dealing with wind-up dolls.
31 Prestige in goldfish, red licorice and walkathons?
College Eye 57:19, p.2
2/22/1963 Fads seem to have more control than we think.
32 Better than pizza
College Eye 51:12, p.1
12/11/1959 Ellen Deutsch and Phil Blume enjoy "flipjacks"; photo.
33 Untitled
College Eye 49:31, p.1
5/9/1958 Sharon McGee pogos across the lawn, following the 'keep off the grass' rule.
34 Fantastic creations for Easter startle student into madness
Carman--Bonnie
College Eye 41:25, p.8
4/7/1950 Describes the latest fashion in hats.
35 Crazy fads are co-ed favorites
College Eye 33:14, p.4
12/19/1941 A look at fads across the country.
36 Local student has strange hobby idea
College Eye 28:21, p.1
2/19/1937 Tommy Trow is growing one of his fingernails long.
37 "Knock, knock," the "goofy" game is here!
College Eye 27:11, p.1
8/7/1936 Knock, knock game is loose on campus.
38 Chain is as strong as weakest links
College Eye 26:43, p.1
5/17/1935 Professor Skar comments on chain letters.
39 "Styles are racket," says Corley Conlon in Wednesday talk
College Eye 26:30, p.1
2/8/1935 Believes that styles and fads are created for consumers.
40 Editorials; jig time
College Eye 24:22, p.2
3/3/1933 Jig-saw puzzles are a new fad. Any industry which gives a few thousand men employment, which increases business in retail shops, which gives the public something for relaxation, deserves encouragement.
41 Student suggests yo-yo tournament for Homecoming
College Eye 22:5, p.8
10/10/1930 Students enjoy current fad.
42 College outsmarts bullish market on all-steel flag poles
College Eye 22:4, p.1
10/3/1930 Will purchase two ninety foot poles to be installed at north and south ends of football field.
43 Dwane Collins starts "Campanile sitting" vigil August 22
College Eye 21:43, p.1
8/15/1930 Will attempt to stay in Campanile for ten days.
44 Tree sitting proves to be too slow for College Hill boys
College Eye 21:43, p.6
8/15/1930 College Hill children try the latest fads.
45 Old-time waltz championed by modern writer who declares Charleston is merely ragtime offshoot of old "jig"
College Eye 18:4, p.3
7/2/1926 An essay on new and old dance forms.
46 A long shot
College Eye 13:31, p.4
4/19/1922 College graduates have the best odds when it comes to getting a job; comparison between women and men flappers.
47 Side-lines
College Eye 8:29, p.1
5/16/1917 Advocates people adopting a hobby in order to constructively pass time and relieve mental pressure.
48 The Mustache
College Eye 7:8, p.4
11/10/1915 Explores the functions of the mustache.
49 Chresto
Old Gold 0:0, p.213
6/1/1909 Roster of officers, members, a poem, and photo.
50 Fashion
Ceperley--William A. (Student--1909)
Old Gold 0:0, p.48
6/1/1909 A look at new fashion.

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