Fads

Displaying 1 - 50 of 61 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 My Snuggie quandary
Northern Iowan 106:38, p.6
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
Speculates on recent trend toward minimal clothing both among celebrities and locally.
3 Beauty not always healthy
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.5
Thin bodies, portrayed by the media as desirable, are hard for most people to attain.
4 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.9
Students respond to the question, "Would you get a tattoo, why or why not?"
5 Ask questions before getting ink
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.9
Reminds people to be cautious before getting a tattoo.
6 Harry Potter not magical at all
Northern Iowan 101:61, p.5
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
Barbie debuted March 9, 1959.
8 Lance Armstrong bracelets: just a fad?
Northern Iowan 101:21, p.9
Examines the Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRONG bracelet phenomenon; photo.
9 Time for a new face?
Northern Iowan 100:51, p.5
Speaks out against the trend of glorifying plastic surgery in television programs.
10 Cutting edge of image obsession
Northern Iowan 100:46, p.7
Speaks out against fashion as a driving force in human behavior.
11 Tongue splitting
Public Relations News Release 2002:551, p.1
Explores fad of splitting tongue down the middle.
12 Being "hip" a capitalist thing
Northern Iowan 97:33, p.9
Describes what it is to be "cool" in America.
13 Elvis: what's up with that?
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.11
A quick look at the Elvis Presley phenomenon.
14 Bell-bottoms and butterfly collars the latest fashions once again
Northern Iowan 88:56, p.11
Some students are interested in the fashions of the 1960s and 1970s; photo.
15 Latest fitness craze hits Northern Iowa
Northern Iowan 88:49, p.6
A look at the new sport with tips on gear and good places to skate.
16 Here comes the Blurp Balls
Northern Iowan 88:39, p.8
Description of latest toy craze; photo.
17 Get Funky!
Northern Iowan 86:30, p.14
Tries to make sense of the upcoming 1990s.
18 Fitness is the fad of the future
Northern Iowan 85:32, p.8
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
Northern Iowan 85:16, p.11
A look at current campus fads and clothing trends.
20 Fake glasses
Northern Iowan 84:62, p.7
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
Northern Iowan 84:29, p.11
22 Garfield cat mania sweeps UNI campus
Northern Iowan 78:34, p.7
Students like Garfield the cat merchandise.
23 Rubik's Cube--puzzling, frustrating paperweight
Northern Iowan 78:21, p.14
The Rubik's Cube has become very popular.
24 Streaking innovation
Northern Iowan 70:40, p.4
Streakers talks about their activities; photo.
25 Streakers strike!!; hey, wait for me!
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.1
Streakers dash across campus in series of incidents; photo.
26 Keep on streakin'
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.7
Pioneer streakers on campus.
27 Streaking can be hazardous
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.7
Streakers who are apprehended can be fined $100 and sent to jail for thirty days; photo.
28 UNI fashion scene
UNI Quarterly 1:2, p.44
A look at fashionable clothing available in local stores; photo.
29 Bushy beard, trim goatee provoke questions, awe
College Eye 59:28, p.4
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
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
Fads seem to have more control than we think.
32 Better than pizza
College Eye 51:12, p.1
Ellen Deutsch and Phil Blume enjoy "flipjacks"; photo.
33 Untitled
College Eye 49:31, p.1
Sharon McGee pogos across the lawn, following the 'keep off the grass' rule.
34 Fantastic creations for Easter startle student into madness
College Eye 41:25, p.8
Describes the latest fashion in hats.
35 Crazy fads are co-ed favorites
College Eye 33:14, p.4
A look at fads across the country.
36 Local student has strange hobby idea
College Eye 28:21, p.1
Tommy Trow is growing one of his fingernails long.
37 "Knock, knock," the "goofy" game is here!
College Eye 27:11, p.1
Knock, knock game is loose on campus.
38 Chain is as strong as weakest links
College Eye 26:43, p.1
Professor Skar comments on chain letters.
39 "Styles are racket," says Corley Conlon in Wednesday talk
College Eye 26:30, p.1
Believes that styles and fads are created for consumers.
40 Editorials; jig time
College Eye 24:22, p.2
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
Students enjoy current fad.
42 College outsmarts bullish market on all-steel flag poles
College Eye 22:4, p.1
Will purchase two ninety foot poles to be installed at north and south ends of football field.
43 Tree sitting proves to be too slow for College Hill boys
College Eye 21:43, p.6
College Hill children try the latest fads.
44 Dwane Collins starts "Campanile sitting" vigil August 22
College Eye 21:43, p.1
Will attempt to stay in Campanile for ten days.
45 Old-time waltz championed by modern writer who declares Charleston is merely ragtime offshoot of old "jig"
College Eye 18:4, p.3
An essay on new and old dance forms.
46 A long shot
College Eye 13:31, p.4
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
Advocates people adopting a hobby in order to constructively pass time and relieve mental pressure.
48 The Mustache
College Eye 7:8, p.4
Explores the functions of the mustache.
49 Fashion
Old Gold 0:0, p.48
A look at new fashion.
50 Chresto
Old Gold 0:0, p.213
Roster of officers, members, a poem, and photo.