Rants--Raves & Reflections (Column)

Displaying 1 - 28 of 28 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Last Column (!)
Northern Iowan 102:55, p.7
Columnist thanks her readers and her mother for their influence on her column.
2 Time to get moving on moving out
Northern Iowan 102:53, p.7
Graduating senior shares reflections concerning moving into the workforce and a new residence.
3 Packing up my schooling for summer
Northern Iowan 102:51, p.7
Reflections on the end of the semester and impending graduation are expressed.
4 Assumption often a dangerous ability
Northern Iowan 102:49, p.7
Offers views relating to myths about speech.
5 Snoring: a stressful sleep issue
Northern Iowan 102:47, p.5
A look at the phenomenon of snoring.
6 Bonobo monkeys hornier than us
Northern Iowan 102:44, p.5
Believes that behavior of monkeys might serve as a kind of model for humans.
7 Neil a diamond in the rough
Northern Iowan 102:42, p.5
Tribute to the work of Neil Diamond.
8 Purge yourself of unhappiness, not food
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.7
Urges those with eating disorders to get help.
9 Quit hatin' on personal wellness
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7
Points out positive aspects of personal wellness.
10 A nation founded on pot
Northern Iowan 102:34, p.5
Aims to inform people about the true nature of marijuana and its long history.
11 The challenge of being alone
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.5
Encourages people to go out and do the things they want to do, even if they have to go alone.
12 What we'll do in the name of beauty
Northern Iowan 102:30, p.5
Criticizes old remedies and medicines; wonders what future generations will think of our quirky habits.
13 Grading curve a bit sharp in some instances
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.5
Wonders why some courses and professors are more difficult than others.
14 Columnist asks readers to chime in
Northern Iowan 102:28, p.7
Wishes more students would give input regarding columns.
15 'No-shave November' visible on campus
Northern Iowan 102:26, p.7
Explains that hair removal is a big industry in America.
16 Living every day like it's Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 102:24, p.5
Wishes that people would take more time to enjoy things like friends, family, and food.
17 Registration a huge pain in the . . . Head
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.5
Sympathizes with students trying to finish semester but frantically trying to put the next semester's schedule together.
18 Cold weather, short days approaching
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.5
Touches on topics such as Daylight Saving Time, Halloween, and the UNI Greenhouse.
19 Some stereotypes hold true of Americans
Northern Iowan 102:18, p.7
Believes that some negative stereotypes about Americans are true, including that Americans are ignorant.
20 Kate's winter weather warnings
Northern Iowan 102:16, p.5
Informs students, especially freshmen, on how to prepare for the approaching winter weather.
21 Celebrate Homecoming UNI style!
Northern Iowan 102:14, p.7
Writer touches on several topics related to Homecoming or UNI in general.
22 Worries abound for most college students
Northern Iowan 102:12, p.7
Writer explores college stress and urges students to get help if needed.
23 New respect for profs, not for some students
Northern Iowan 102:10, p.7
Writer realizes that professors may be trying their hardest to keep the class interesting, and students should be more sensitive to classroom etiquette.
24 Gas prices increase a positive change
Northern Iowan 102:8, p.7
Writer praises people who have made changes in their modes of transportation, such as riding their bikes or taking public transportation, due to high cost of gasoline.
25 Can't learn anything sleeping in class
Northern Iowan 102:6, p.7
Praises instructors who keep class interesting because that is where the most learning takes place.
26 Looking past UNI, staying informed
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.7
Writer hopes students see importance of being educated about current events in the U. S. and abroad.
27 Dorm decorating for dummies
Northern Iowan 102:3, p.7
Offers tips on how to turn a boring dorm room into a place that reflects you and your interests.
28 France an eye-opener back home
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.7
Student's travels across France this summer are likened to a new student arriving at college for the first time.