The Manifesto (Column)
Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 in reverse chronological order
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1 | Campus response to topics surprising Northern Iowan 98:54, p.7 |
Discusses how September 11 changed his ideas for columns, and comments on the reactions of students to his column. | |
2 | Fisk surprised by American support of message Northern Iowan 98:52, p.7 |
Discusses Robert Fisk's reaction to his reception here in the United States during his week-long speaking tour and comments on the death of Layne Staley. | |
3 | Fisk visit redeems columnist's faith in journalism Northern Iowan 98:50, p.7 |
Robert Fisk claimed, in his speech at UNI, that reporters capture the who and where of terrorism, but they fail to use history and context to capture the why. | |
4 | Cycle of violence in Middle East must end Northern Iowan 98:48, p.7 |
Responds to the criticism of a reader who accused him of not using facts to support his views. | |
5 | Student rates NI columnists in 'Editorial Worth Reading' contest Northern Iowan 98:47, p.7 |
Criticizes Brian Rogers for statements made concerning the conflict in Israel. | |
6 | Desire for vengeance doesn't justify violence Northern Iowan 98:46, p.5 |
Claims that the recent conflicts in Israel are a result of President Bush's "war on terror." | |
7 | Wind, Internet ads among things that suck Northern Iowan 98:43, p.7 |
Comments on new Internet advertisements and windy days. | |
8 | Columnist dishes out cheers and jeers Northern Iowan 98:41, p.7 |
Comments on the NU High public relations fiasco, Michael Moore's book "Stupid White Men," and the recent letters to the editor. | |
9 | Columnist wakes up, smells coffee Northern Iowan 98:39, p.7 |
Discusses the NISG Presidential debate, the closing of the NU high school, and the new book written by Michael Moore; photo. | |
10 | Columnist rambles about stuff Northern Iowan 98:37, p.7 |
Discusses recent events in Afghanistan, and praises "The Vagina Monologues." | |
11 | Spying on other governments breaks Golden Rule Northern Iowan 98:35, p.7 |
Claims other countries spy on the U.S. because we spy on them. | |
12 | Columnist's literary trip through Bush's life Northern Iowan 98:33, p.7 |
Explores how George W. Bush raised his approval ratings in only a year. | |
13 | Events reinforce already held political views Northern Iowan 98:31, p.7 |
Discusses the September 11 terrorist attack and its effect on how Americans think. | |
14 | The best albums, tours of 2001 Northern Iowan 98:27, p.7 |
Reviews the music of the bands Radiohead and Tool. | |
15 | Why this columnist likes UNI Northern Iowan 98:25, p.8 |
Shares appreciation for the faculty at UNI. | |
16 | U. S. lone dissenter in talks against nuclear testing Northern Iowan 98:23, p.6 |
Comments on the foreign policy of the Bush administration. | |
17 | McCain urges campaign finance reform Northern Iowan 98:21, p.7 |
Provides an alternative solution to campaign finance reform. | |
18 | Airport security measures border discrimination Northern Iowan 98:19, p.8 |
Describes stories of people who were unfairly restricted from boarding an airplane. | |
19 | FCC deregulations stifling flow of info Northern Iowan 98:17, p.7 |
Protests the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to ask for the lifting of the ban on ownership of both a television station and a newspaper by one individual or company. | |
20 | Student commends columnists for content Northern Iowan 98:15, p.8 |
Speaks out against the U. S. bombing of Afghanistan. | |
21 | Silencing dissenters robs world of ideas Northern Iowan 98:15, p.7 |
Thanks students for responding to columns written in the Northern Iowan. | |
22 | Columnist introduces questions to ponder Northern Iowan 98:13, p.7 |
Believes that the U. S. bombing of Afghanistan is doing more to hurt the Afghanis than it is to help Americans. | |
23 | U.S. had double standard for 'terrorist' Northern Iowan 98:11, p.8 |
Discusses different definitions of the label 'terrorist'. | |
24 | Racial profiling not the American way Northern Iowan 98:9, p.5 |
Disagrees with the way polling in the United States is done. | |
25 | Media not critical of official U. S. policy Northern Iowan 98:7, p.7 |
Provides students with Web sites that give a different perspective on American foreign policy. | |
26 | U. S.- sponsored war is also terrorism Northern Iowan 98:5, p.7 |
Believes that the U. S. government should follow the Golden Rule rather than go to war. | |
27 | U. S. stance on fighting racism questionable Northern Iowan 98:3, p.7 |
Believes that the U.S. purposely avoided criticism by walking out of the World Conference on Racism. |