Soapbox Chronicles (Column)
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Title | Date | Summary | ||
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Coping with reaching the end of the beginning Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:55, p.7 |
4/28/2006 | Emotions of the end of college and entering the world of business are shared by the author. | |
2 |
Much to be learned in this wide open world Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:53, p.7 |
4/21/2006 | College student relates her experiences while traveling in Egypt. | |
3 |
Procrastination an issue to be talked alone Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:51, p.7 |
4/14/2006 | Putting things off seems to be common. | |
4 |
Driving in Italy a task best left to Italians Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:49, p.7 |
4/7/2006 | Talks about dangerous driving in Italy. | |
5 |
U. S. oil shouldn't depend on Alaskan reserve Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:45, p.7 |
3/24/2006 | Offers argument against drilling for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. | |
6 |
Life not stopping for your needed rest time Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:44, p.5 |
3/10/2006 | Believes that a person must simply push through the rough patches. | |
7 |
Best years of our lives? How about stressful Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:42, p.5 |
3/3/2006 | Has found her student teaching assignment stressful. | |
8 |
Dreams of debt relief Powerball style Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:40, p.7 |
2/24/2006 | Reflects on what could be done with a $365 million lottery jackpot. | |
9 |
Stepping outside of the box with your life Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7 |
2/17/2006 | Encourages students to explore interests before leaving college when it may seem too late. | |
10 |
Post-graduation identity crisis for columnist Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:34, p.5 |
2/3/2006 | Finds position as student teacher caused re-evaluation of actions outside of class. | |
11 |
Gay cowboy movie helps remove stereotype Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:32, p.5 |
1/27/2006 | 'Brokeback Mountain' is a tasteful movie addressing masculine homosexuality. | |
12 |
Teachers must be open-minded, have hope in the system Roberts--Kari Jo (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 102:31, p.8 |
1/24/2006 | Kari Jo Roberts tries to combat Heather Meinecke's negative outlook on change in education. | |
13 |
When dressing presentable makes you a freak Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:30, p.5 |
1/20/2006 | Feels that all people are guilty of stereotyping and judging people they know nothing about. | |
14 |
Vilsack's latest promises leave many questions Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:29, p.5 |
1/13/2006 | Hopes Governor Vilsack's plans to improve Iowa's schools are more than wishful thinking. | |
15 |
Recapping the nine semesters of UNI life lessons Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:28, p.7 |
12/9/2005 | Offers advice after reflecting over years at UNI. | |
16 |
Finals stress factor #1: waiting until the last minute Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:26, p.7 |
12/2/2005 | Wonders why procrastination is so prevalent since it is known to induce more stress. | |
17 |
Waste not, want not: put it into perspective Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:24, p.5 |
11/18/2005 | Realizes that things we take for granted would be luxuries to underprivileged people. | |
18 |
Mediocre America lacks capacity to care Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:22, p.5 |
11/11/2005 | Believes Americans are falling behind in areas such as intelligence and communication. | |
19 |
Today's musical content seriously lacking Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:20, p.5 |
11/4/2005 | Wonders why artists don't seem to be creative or original. | |
20 |
Costume decisions difficult to make Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:18, p.7 |
10/28/2005 | Explains that Halloween is a great time to make a creative outfit, but rules out a lot of ideas. | |
21 |
Straights not necessarily more fit parents Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:16, p.5 |
10/21/2005 | Explains that sexuality should not be the basis of deciding if a couple is fit to adopt a child. | |
22 |
Surveillance on the Hill for your protection Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:14, p.7 |
10/14/2005 | Believes the protective services including police and cameras are a bit excessive, but students should enjoy other aspects of Homecoming, including the football game. | |
23 |
Woman/minority president good idea Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:12, p.7 |
10/7/2005 | Writer supports idea of a woman and/or minority president, but worries about the pressure and scrutiny the person would be subjected to. | |
24 |
Random rants hold some truth Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:10, p.7 |
9/30/2005 | Writer covers several random topics including air fresheners, student wardrobes, and being engaged. | |
25 |
Liberals should stop hypocrisy Anderson--Jessica K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 102:9, p.6 |
9/27/2005 | Jessica Anderson writes to defend Chief Justice nominee John Roberts' decision not to answer certain questions on controversial issues. | |
26 |
Entertainers overpaid, for what? Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:8, p.7 |
9/23/2005 | Writer thinks that Americans place too much value on entertainers and not enough on jobs that are more important, such as doctors and teachers. | |
27 |
However you look at it, abortions here to stay Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:6, p.7 |
9/16/2005 | Comments about new Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John G. Roberts, and about abortion, a subject about Mr. Roberts has been questioned. | |
28 |
Atheists are people too Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:4, p.7 |
9/9/2005 | Writer encourages people to explore their religious beliefs and chose an affiliation that is right for them. | |
29 |
My car's a piece of crap . . . and I love it Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:3, p.7 |
9/2/2005 | Reflects on the adventures of owning older and less reliable cars. | |
30 |
Regrets after all these years . . . Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:1, p.7 |
8/26/2005 | Urges students to stick with their harder classes and enjoy general education classes more. | |
31 |
Give credit where it's due Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 101:61, p.5 |
7/22/2005 | Believes that her generation, just as older generations, deserve respect; photo. | |
32 |
Think before you breed Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 101:60, p.5 |
7/15/2005 | Knows having children means making sacrifices. | |
33 |
Drinking + Driving = Idiocy Northern Iowan 101:59, p.5 |
7/8/2005 | Thinks drinking and driving is not only a bad decision, it is also very selfish. | |
34 |
Taxing cigarettes bad for your health Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 101:58, p.5 |
6/24/2005 | Believes taxing cigarettes has gone too far. | |
35 |
Living in Iowa isn't all that bad Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 101:57, p.5 |
6/17/2005 | Urges Iowans to acknowledge all the great things Iowa has to offer. | |
36 |
Don't be lame this summer, do something Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 101:56, p.5 |
6/10/2005 | Offers productive ideas on how to spend the summer months, rather than doing nothing. |
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