Grand Illusion (Column)

Displaying 1 - 25 of 25 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Semester full of triumph, tragedy
Northern Iowan 96:53, p.6
Believes important issues are being overshadowed by items of less concern in today's newspaper headlines and in society.
2 A truly independent candidate
Northern Iowan 96:49, p.5
People should start looking past Republican and Democratic candidates and vote for an Independent.
3 Religious beliefs aside, homosexual couples deserve marriage rights
Northern Iowan 96:45, p.6
Believes people have to a right to their feelings on same-sex marriages but feels they should be allowed.
4 An introduction to Marshall Tucker
Northern Iowan 96:44, p.6
Column about Marshall Tucker and his beliefs.
5 Washington would be shocked to know we went to school Monday
Northern Iowan 96:40, p.7
President's Day and why we should have had the day off of school.
6 UNI's newest campaign: 'Pave the Campus'
Northern Iowan 96:36, p.7
Ironic suggestion that the university pave all empty space on campus; would create more parking and decrease risks associated with herbicides.
7 Future of union could include speakeasy
Northern Iowan 96:32, p.6
Columnist comments on a proposed ban on alcohol in dorms.
8 Chicken Soup for the idiot's soul
Northern Iowan 96:29, p.8
People are insecure because they are not highly intelligent.
9 The "GI's" end-of-semester extravaganza
Northern Iowan 96:28, p.6
Columnist comments on a variety of topics.
10 America brings art to a slow death
Northern Iowan 96:26, p.6
Columnist comments on the death of the arts in America.
11 What's wrong with a little head?
Northern Iowan 96:24, p.5
Columnist comments on the recall of a pro wrestling action figure with a mannequin's head.
12 Truth buried in conflicting opinions, data
Northern Iowan 96:22, p.5
Columnist is concerned about students who do not have informed opinions on subjects.
13 Many are deluded by real start of millennium
Northern Iowan 96:22, p.7
Year 2001 is actually the first year in the new millennium.
14 Millennium fever sweeps the world
Northern Iowan 96:20, p.5
Columnist explores the importance of the upcoming new millennium.
15 Issue of armed officers demands inquiry
Northern Iowan 96:18, p.5
Columnist questions the effectiveness and safety of having armed Public Safety officers.
16 Tall Paul Westphal's not all that bad
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.6
In letter, Paul Westphal objects to use of his name in 10/15/99 article "Vintage clothing: a symbol of Generation Y" by Patrick Parker. last Friday.
17 Childrens' futures at risk due to education of nation
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.6
Column suggests that the problem with education in the U. S. is that students no longer value it.
18 Vintage clothing: a symbol of Generation Y
Northern Iowan 96:14, p.5
Column protests overdependence on vague labels such as "Generation X" and "Generation Y".
19 Unusual does not always equal ugly
Northern Iowan 96:12, p.5
Column suggests that society values conformity too much, and that truth and beauty sometimes lie in diversity and variety.
20 Cynics: 'Enemies of stupidity'
Northern Iowan 96:10, p.5
Column says both the disillusioned and the dreamer are necessary to make a better world; apathy prevents the accomplishment of anything good.
21 Why my major is better than yours
Northern Iowan 96:8, p.6
Column argues that all majors have value in that they enrich lives, serve society, or provide services.
22 Justice takes backseat, convictions questioned
Northern Iowan 96:6, p.6
Considers case of Kathleen Soliah and questions whether the purpose of the criminal justice system is to punish or to rehabilitate, to protect or to convict.
23 Ham sandwich competitions could cure poverty
Northern Iowan 96:4, p.6
Questions Americans' lack of interest in problems of homelessness and poverty.
24 Britney Spears: are they real?
Northern Iowan 96:3, p.8
States that the music industry and the American public value physical appearance over talent.
25 How to read an opinion column
Northern Iowan 96:1, p.10
States that columns present opinions in order to inform, influence, or entertain; asks readers not to interpret them as personal attacks.