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1 Vox Pop: What is your biggest pet peeve about UNI?
Northern Iowan 119:51, p.5
Emma Criswell interviews five UNI students to learn their biggest pet peeves about UNI. The students interviewed are Sean Brown, Maddison Hofmann, Caleb Shea, Damian Rivera, and Madison Hansen; photos.
2 Speaker encourages mental health discussion
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.1
Speaker Ross Trowbridge discussed mental health during his presentation in the Maucker Union Ballroom on October 29. Trowbridge, who has Borderline Personability Disorder (BPD), talked about his life and struggles as well as becoming an advocate for mental health awareness; photos.
3 Consider the risk when using e-cigarettes
Northern Iowan 115:47, p.3
Goodman argues against the risks of e-cigarettes and cautions readers about their addictive and dangerous effects; photo.
4 Income inequality shortens lifespans
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.3
In the author's opinion, a new article from the Journal of the American Medical Association showing life expectancy tied to income inequality should encourage people to work to solve societal problems; photos.
5 Past comes back to bite
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.5
The author found UNI's performance of "August: Osage County" to be realistic, with strong performers. She thought that having the actors smoke non-tobacco cigarettes was annoying. Aside from that, the show was an emotional and enjoyable experience.
6 Future of electronic cigarettes stuck in a haze
Northern Iowan 110:16, p.1
Electronic cigarettes are becoming more popular on college campuses. However, these electronic cigarettes were not considered under Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Some universities are considering banning electronic cigarettes from campus; photo.
7 An insight into the art of cigars
Northern Iowan 109:16, p.4
Believes that smoking a cigar offers opportunities for quiet thought as well as enhancement for social occasions.
8 The ghetto on Hudson Road
Northern Iowan 108:52, p.4
The smoking ban on university property has caused a group of smokers to gather at the intersection of Hudson Road and Ohio Street.
9 Not just Blowing Smoke
Northern Iowan 108:23, p.4
Students breaking the rules of NO SMOKING on campus urged to take it across the street. Laws and rules are adopted for a reason; photo.
10 A smoke free campus is a pipe dream
Northern Iowan 108:14, p.3
Smoking has been banned from university property for several years, but the outskirts of campus need attention. There are no ashtrays available, causing cigarette butts to be deposited on the ground. Writer feels the policy is unenforceable; photo.
11 UNI studies assist smoking cessation
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.2
Center for Social and Behavioral Research has teamed with the Iowa Department of Public Health Division of Tobacco Use to conduct several tobacco-related studies. The telephone hotline, Quitline, has been a positive influence in aiding Iowans.
12 The fresh sense of clean air
Northern Iowan 107:6, p.5
Dangers of smoking to the person, those living in the same household, and those exposed to second hand smoke.
13 Butt out of smoking
Northern Iowan 106:42, p.6
The dangers of smoking repeated, but the case is made that smoking is a personal choice. The reported three thousand people dying from second hand smoke does allow non-smokers a voice in the matter.
14 Iowa Smoking Cessation Services help to 'Kick the Habit'
UNI research shows 20 percent of clients not smoking up to a year after starting program

Public Relations News Release 2009:104, p.1
The Center for Social and Behavioral Research presented the results of state-funded smoking cessation services to the Iowa Tobacco Commission in Des Moines in late September
15 Law fails to extinguish smoking on campus
Northern Iowan 105:58, p.1
Law against smoking has made a significant change in smoking habits, but violations continue to occur. Fifty-one complaints have been made since January 1, 2009; photo.
16 Students believe enforcement of smoking ban presents challenge
Northern Iowan 105:46, p.1
Milissa Wright, associate director of Public Safety, states that the current smoking ban has had good rate of compliance. Students tend to disagree; stating that many smokers merely go to parking lots or dark corners to "light up"; photo.
17 Smoking cessation
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.1
Kathy Green has developed a free session to help students, faculty, and staff to stop smoking. Program is one-on-one or small group interaction.
18 Mixed feelings about smoking ban
Northern Iowan 105:12, p.3
The decision to make campus smoke free has members of the campus community on both sides of the issue; photo.
19 University of Northern Iowa Smoking Policy
Northern Iowan 105:12, p.3
Stated policy of a smoke free campus including grounds, parking lots, athletic fields, recreation fields, tennis courts, and any other outdoor area , including any vehicle located on the university's property.
20 Smoking ban now in effect across Iowa
Northern Iowan 104:57, p.1
Ban effective July 1, 2008; smoking not allowed anywhere on campus; officials set up guidelines for enforcement.
21 Big business and smoking
Northern Iowan 104:52, p.7
Concerns expressed with the recently passed bill that prohibits smoking in most public buildings and businesses in Iowa; questions why casinos received exemptions.
22 Local reaction to smoking ban mixed
Northern Iowan 104:51, p.1
Governor Culver signed a smoking ban for public places in Iowa, with a few exceptions. Local people react to this decision.
23 A letter from the Student Body President
Northern Iowan 104:32, p.8
Update on work being done by Northern Iowa Student Government; shuttle, smoking on campus, landlord ordinance oversight, and student government elections.
24 Cigarettes polluting campus
Northern Iowan 104:22, p.6
Designated smoking areas proposed for UNI campus.
25 Student government committee not just blowing smoke
Northern Iowan 104:4, p.3
UNI smoking policy is under review; photo.
26 Campus safety discussed
Northern Iowan 104:3, p.4
Arming campus police and smoking on campus from a student perspective noted; photo.
27 Tobacco tax meets with approval and criticism
Northern Iowan 103:47, p.1
Pros and cons of increase in the tobacco tax in Iowa; photo.
28 Smoke-free living
Northern Iowan 103:38, p.8
Hazards of smoking and second hand smoke.
29 Unopposed, but campaigning nonetheless
Northern Iowan 103:37, p.1
Andrew Morse and Adam Bentley share their message and goals for UNI as candidates for President and Vice President of the student body; photo.
30 Sparking up smokers, to answer your questions
Northern Iowan 103:24, p.6
Dangers of cigarette smoking noted.
31 Sparking up smokers
Northern Iowan 103:23, p.7
Pros and cons of banning smoking on campus.
32 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Cigs for Subs" is the theme for this year's Great American Smokeout.
33 UNI adopts new smoking policy
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Due to requests from students, faculty, and staff, a revised smoking policy will designate one smoke-free entrance for each university building.
34 Tips matter when drinking at the bar
Northern Iowan 102:45, p.15
Advice on getting better service in a bar.
35 Movie night features real-life business ethics
Northern Iowan 102:36, p.12
David B. Wilson Chair in Business Ethics sponsored program that focused on whistle-blowing in the tobacco industry; photo.
36 UNI heads to Des Moines for conference
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.1
UNI students lobbied at the capital to increase cigarette taxes to support health care; photo.
37 UNI students lobbying for tobacco tax in Des Moines
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government invites students to join them in Des Moines for the Tobacco Tax Lobbying Day at the Capitol.
38 New meaning to 'going cold-turkey'
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.1
The Great American Smokeout aims to help people quit smoking; photo.
39 Thursday, Nov. 17
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Smokers are invited to "Go Cold Turkey" by turning in their cigarettes for a six-inch turkey sub, part of Great American Smokeout Day.
40 Non-smokers should quit whining about secondhand smoke
Northern Iowan 102:15, p.8
Defends smokers and feels there is no evidence that secondhand smoke will cause real problems.
41 UNI smoking policy not enforced around campus
Northern Iowan 102:5, p.10
Student wonders why rules regarding smoking around building entrances are not enforced.
42 Taxing cigarettes bad for your health
Northern Iowan 101:58, p.5
Believes taxing cigarettes has gone too far.
43 NISG supports cigarette tax
Northern Iowan 101:53, p.1
A 16-12 resolution was passed in favor of the proposed cigarette tax increase in the Iowa legislature.
44 Ashes to taxes
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.5
Discusses the potential positives and negatives of a proposed increase of $1 to the pack of cigarettes.
45 Governor Vilsack proposes tax hike; cigarette smokers feel the burn
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.1
In an attempt to pay for rising health care costs and offset budget problems, Governor Vilsack is proposing to increase the price of a pack of cigarettes by one dollar.
46 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.9
Students respond to the question, "How do you feel about the proposed tax increase of $1 on cigarettes?"; photo.
47 Smoking offers poor image for teachers
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.6
Believes smokers should voluntarily move from the entrances to buildings on campus or preferably stop smoking altogether.
48 Addicted to people in your life?
Northern Iowan 101:24, p.5
Believes chemical dependence is not the right way to deal with problems.
49 Great American Smokeout aims to educate, encourage quitting
Northern Iowan 101:23, p.1
Description of the 28th annual Great American Smokeout, designed to reduce the number of cigarette smokers in America; photo.
50 Taking a stand for smokers everywhere
Northern Iowan 101:23, p.7
Believes the backlash against smokers has gone to excess.
51 Campus hazardous to health
Northern Iowan 101:20, p.5
Speaks out against smokers and secondhand smoke.
52 Semester in Spain creates criticism for USA
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.7
Highlights differences in attitudes on various topics between Spain and the United States.
53 The Great American Smokeout
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Strategies that prove useful to quit smoking are provided.
54 Smoker's rights smothered by the obvious
Northern Iowan 99:49, p.5
Defends smokers against discrimination.
55 Campus smokers might be told to take it way outside
Northern Iowan 99:28, p.1
Faculty Senate considers a new bill that would not allowing smoking within thirty feet of a building entrance.
56 Put the smoke out!
Public Relations News Release 2002:207, p.1
Kathy Gulick will speak on National Smoke Out Day.
57 Community of smokers losing a member
Northern Iowan 98:32, p.6
Talks about the things he will miss when he quits smoking.
58 Anti-smoking campaign pointless
Northern Iowan 98:25, p.8
Believes that anti-smoking campaigns are more annoying than helpful.
59 UNI joins other organizations to help stamp out smoking
Public Relations News Release 2001:52, p.1
A conference on "Penetrating the Smokescreen" will be held on September 17.
60 Capital punishment for tobacco company executives?
Northern Iowan 97:48, p.10
Believes that capital punishment should be stopped.
61 UNI student going substance-free
Northern Iowan 97:41, p.11
Comments on Substance Free Week.
62 UNI student suggests smoking alternatives
Northern Iowan 97:28, p.11
Encounters a number of students who smoke.
63 Cessation classes offer effective alternative
Northern Iowan 97:27, p.12
Smoking cessation classes will be offered by Wellness and Recreation Services.
64 Kicking the habit for the Great American Smokeout
Public Relations News Release 2000:289, p.1
Kathy Gulick tells how to kick the habit for smokers during the Great American Smokeout.
65 MTV tour attempts to 'Just Eliminate Lies'
Northern Iowan 97:22, p.3
A teen rally will be held in Waterloo to educate youth on the effects of tobacco.
66 Florida's chain smokers are new wave of America's idiots
Northern Iowan 96:61, p.4
Finds it hard to believe that there are people in America who do things to endanger themselves and then sue companies because of their own behavior.
67 College students fall prey to addictive behaviors
Northern Iowan 96:33, p.1
Recent study of college students showed that many have addictive behaviors.
68 Great American Smokeout
Public Relations News Release 75:20, p.1
Discussion with Kathy Gulick about the most effective strategies for quitting smoking.
69 Media Advisory: Source for Great American Smokeout - Nov. 17
Public Relations News Release 1999:136, p.1
UNI's director of Wellness and Recreation Services, Kathy Gulick, will teach smoking cessation classes.
70 Media Advisory: source for Great American Smokeout - Nov. 17
Public Relations News Release 1999:136, p.1
Information concerning Kathy Gulick for a story during the Great American Smokeout.
71 Our litigious society
Northern Iowan 96:17, p.6
Columbine High School shooting and smoking controversy shows that our society tends to lay blame on others and then takes them to court.
72 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.
73 UNI residence halls introduce new housing concepts
Campus News Network 10:2, p.1
Rider and Campbell Halls have designated substance-free houses (floors) which prohibit illegal drugs, alcohol and nicotine; two houses in Bender Hall are now open to both men and women.
74 Who is responsible?
Northern Iowan 95:59, p.4
Editorial questions who is really responsible for smoking and alcohol-related illnesses.
75 UNI not immune to 'smoking trend'
Northern Iowan 95:45, p.1
More students than ever are coming to college as smokers; WRC will offer series of classes to help people stop smoking; photo.
76 Dorm smoke-out
Northern Iowan 95:41, p.6
Smoking will be banned in Syracuse University dormitories in 2000.
77 Smoking solution to overpopulation
Northern Iowan 95:41, p.6
Columnist proposes requiring all citizens to smoke to reduce the population.
78 UNI to establish substance-free floors in several residence halls
Public Relations News Release 1998:160, p.1
Lyn Redington discusses the addition of two substance-free residence halls at UNI.
79 Preparing for the Great American Smokeout
Public Relations News Release 1998:146, p.1
November 19 is the Great American Smokeout. Kathy Gulick talks about the dangers of smoking.
80 'Winston Man' looks to put out smoking
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.1
Former "Winston Man" Alan Landers will speak on the dangers of smoking in Schindler Education Center tonight; photo.
81 Alan Landers
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.11
Alan Landers, the "Winston Man", will speak tonight in Schindler; photo.
82 Alan Landers
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.11
"The Winston Man" Alan Landers will speak on the dangers of smoking Tuesday November 10 in Schindler Education Center; photo.
83 "Winston Man" speaks out against cigarettes
Public Relations News Release 1998:128, p.1
Alan Landers, R. J. Reynolds spokesman for Winston cigarettes, spoke about his battle with lung cancer Tuesday.
84 "Winston Man" Alan Landers will speak at the University of Northern Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 10
Public Relations News Release 1998:106, p.1
Alan Landers to speak on the hazards of smoking.
85 Smoking fumes disaster in today's society
Northern Iowan 95:10, p.5
Editorial comments on the money spent on tobacco advertising and health care for smoking related illnesses.
86 Society up-in-smoke asked to take a second-look at their deadly actions
Northern Iowan 94:60, p.4
Columnist comments on the tobacco use problem in America.
87 Tobacco bill debate heating up
Northern Iowan 94:57, p.2
Proposed tobacco legislation would impose a high tax on cigarettes.
88 Lawsuit win merely 'Lucky Strike' for family
Northern Iowan 94:56, p.4
Editorial comments on the lawsuit settlement between the family of Roland Maddox and Lucky Strike cigarettes.
89 The life and times of a non-smoker
Northern Iowan 94:39, p.6
Columnist reflects on his vow never to smoke.
90 Smokeout targets film industry
Northern Iowan 94:23, p.6
Supports efforts to limit use of tobacco in movies.
91 Smokers take a drag on clean air; go nicotine-free for a day
Northern Iowan 94:23, p.11
Annual Smoke-Out day will assist smokers to quit smoking.
92 Snuffing out the habit during the Great American Smokeout
Public Relations News Release 1997:123, p.1
Kathy Gulick, Director of Wellness and Recreation Services at UNI, offers suggestions to quit smoking in light of the Great American Smokeout November 20.
93 Gore targets tobacco, technology on Iowa trip
Northern Iowan 94:17, p.1
Vice President Al Gore speaks on smoking in Waterloo; photo.
94 Smokers' habits analyzed, defined in class study
Northern Iowan 94:17, p.9
Class surveys student smokers.
95 Smoking: one deadly addiction
Northern Iowan 94:4, p.12
Some students smoke despite health concerns; photo.
96 Who wins in tobacco war?
Northern Iowan 93:59, p.4
Tobacco companies are faced with large lawsuits and industry is questioned.
97 Drink, screw, be merry; don't smoke or you're out
Northern Iowan 93:46, p.9
Comments on Department of Residence decision to make residence halls smoke free.
98 Go right ahead; blame it all on cigarettes
Northern Iowan 93:46, p.6
Comments on anti-tobacco legislation.
99 Dorms change policy; four will be smoke-free
Northern Iowan 93:43, p.1
Bender, Campbell, Hagemann, and Noehren Halls will be smoke free next fall.
100 Hear the news? Smoking is bad
Northern Iowan 93:23, p.5
Editorial encourages student to quit smoking.