Life in the . . . Lane (Column)

Displaying 1 - 24 of 24 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Columnist's ride with NI comes to an end
Northern Iowan 96:54, p.6 		Ivy Sprague writes about her last days as a Northern Iowan writer.
2 'Lackluster' letter perpetuates stereotypes
Northern Iowan 96:52, p.6 		Comments on earlier letter about stereotyping Iowans.
3 Women's center would provide place to use 'voice'
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.6 		Believes the proposed women's center at UNI would be more than a place for groups to meet; it would be a place were voices could be heard and made stronger.
4 Age gap makes little difference in ideas, interests
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.5 		Feels that many people are blind when it comes to looking at themselves.
5 Week marks beginning of 'adult' life
Northern Iowan 96:46, p.7 		Feelings about the 'real world' and the hectic life that one will encounter.
6 Is U. S. slipping backward in economic status?
Northern Iowan 96:43, p.6 		Believes the United States economy is strong.
7 Education should take priority in spending decisions
Northern Iowan 96:41, p.7 		The Iowa State Legislature is debating which projects should take priority in the plan to improve communities.
8 2000 Census: chance to cash in on students?
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.7 		Students are encouraged to fill out the census form.
9 Glass house metaphor applies to chastised columnist
Northern Iowan 96:37, p.7 		Ivy Sprague writes about her columnist techniques.
10 Consequences of columnist life are larger than they appear
Northern Iowan 96:35, p.7 		Columnist Ivy Sprague talks about the effort she puts into writing her column.
11 Despite hype, caucuses revive hope for America
Northern Iowan 96:33, p.6 		Iowa caucuses prove to be a democratic process where Americans come together to express their opinions and feelings about the country.
12 New Year's Eve was just another night
Northern Iowan 96:31, p.6 		New Year's Eve 1999 turned out to be just like any other night regardless of all the Y2K anticipation.
13 Pain, challenge and growth accompany change
Northern Iowan 96:27, p.6 		Change can be painful but is necessary in the end.
14 Little things to be thankful for
Northern Iowan 96:25, p.5 		Columnist shares what she is thankful for this year.
15 Children remind columnist about what really matters
Northern Iowan 96:23, p.5 		Children and the care of children are what is important in life.
16 Continue debate on firearms, do not let apathy rein
Northern Iowan 96:21, p.7 		Columnist encourages students to continue supporting the resolution to allow officers to carry guns and not let the proposal disappear.
17 UNI's best weapon: knowledge
Northern Iowan 96:19, p.6 		Columnist advises people to brush up on self-defense skills and automobile safety.
18 College should prepare you for life, not just career
Northern Iowan 96:15, p.7 		Column states that the highest purpose of attending college is to become an educated person, not just to prepare for a job.
19 Cynicism: overrated, unnecessary, quite annoying
Northern Iowan 96:13, p.6 		Column observes excessive cynicism in young people.
20 Shelf life of a college senior
Northern Iowan 96:11, p.6 		Column discusses relationships and employment plans for after college.
21 The forgotten concept of accountability
Northern Iowan 96:9, p.6 		Column suggests that accountability is on the decline in America, as demonstrated by those who hold the tobacco companies responsible for health problems of smokers, rather than the smokers themselves.
22 Wet t-shirt contest confuses columnist
Northern Iowan 96:7, p.7 		Columnist describes her reactions to contest.
23 Where have all my cowboys gone?
Northern Iowan 96:5, p.8 		Writer seeks mate who is intellectually and spiritually compatible.
24 Just some lane on life's highway
Northern Iowan 96:2, p.8 		Describes purpose of column; ponders difficulties of student life.