Soapbox Chronicles (Column)
Displaying 1 - 36 of 36 in reverse chronological order
# | Title | Date | Summary |
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1 | Coping with reaching the end of the beginning Northern Iowan 102:55, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:53, p.7 |
College student relates her experiences while traveling in Egypt. | |
3 | Procrastination an issue to be talked alone Northern Iowan 102:51, p.7 |
Putting things off seems to be common. | |
4 | Driving in Italy a task best left to Italians Northern Iowan 102:49, p.7 |
Talks about dangerous driving in Italy. | |
5 | U. S. oil shouldn't depend on Alaskan reserve Northern Iowan 102:45, p.7 |
Offers argument against drilling for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. | |
6 | Life not stopping for your needed rest time Northern Iowan 102:44, p.5 |
Believes that a person must simply push through the rough patches. | |
7 | Best years of our lives? How about stressful Northern Iowan 102:42, p.5 |
Has found her student teaching assignment stressful. | |
8 | Dreams of debt relief Powerball style Northern Iowan 102:40, p.7 |
Reflects on what could be done with a $365 million lottery jackpot. | |
9 | Stepping outside of the box with your life Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7 |
Encourages students to explore interests before leaving college when it may seem too late. | |
10 | Post-graduation identity crisis for columnist Northern Iowan 102:34, p.5 |
Finds position as student teacher caused re-evaluation of actions outside of class. | |
11 | Gay cowboy movie helps remove stereotype Northern Iowan 102:32, p.5 |
'Brokeback Mountain' is a tasteful movie addressing masculine homosexuality. | |
12 | Teachers must be open-minded, have hope in the system Northern Iowan 102:31, p.8 |
Kari Jo Roberts tries to combat Heather Meinecke's negative outlook on change in education. | |
13 | When dressing presentable makes you a freak Northern Iowan 102:30, p.5 |
Feels that all people are guilty of stereotyping and judging people they know nothing about. | |
14 | Vilsack's latest promises leave many questions Northern Iowan 102:29, p.5 |
Hopes Governor Vilsack's plans to improve Iowa's schools are more than wishful thinking. | |
15 | Recapping the nine semesters of UNI life lessons Northern Iowan 102:28, p.7 |
Offers advice after reflecting over years at UNI. | |
16 | Finals stress factor #1: waiting until the last minute Northern Iowan 102:26, p.7 |
Wonders why procrastination is so prevalent since it is known to induce more stress. | |
17 | Waste not, want not: put it into perspective Northern Iowan 102:24, p.5 |
Realizes that things we take for granted would be luxuries to underprivileged people. | |
18 | Mediocre America lacks capacity to care Northern Iowan 102:22, p.5 |
Believes Americans are falling behind in areas such as intelligence and communication. | |
19 | Today's musical content seriously lacking Northern Iowan 102:20, p.5 |
Wonders why artists don't seem to be creative or original. | |
20 | Costume decisions difficult to make Northern Iowan 102:18, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:16, p.5 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:14, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:12, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:10, p.7 |
Writer covers several random topics including air fresheners, student wardrobes, and being engaged. | |
25 | Liberals should stop hypocrisy Northern Iowan 102:9, p.6 |
Jessica Anderson writes to defend Chief Justice nominee John Roberts' decision not to answer certain questions on controversial issues. | |
26 | Entertainers overpaid, for what? Northern Iowan 102:8, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:6, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:4, p.7 |
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 Northern Iowan 102:3, p.7 |
Reflects on the adventures of owning older and less reliable cars. | |
30 | Regrets after all these years . . . Northern Iowan 102:1, p.7 |
Urges students to stick with their harder classes and enjoy general education classes more. | |
31 | Give credit where it's due Northern Iowan 101:61, p.5 |
Believes that her generation, just as older generations, deserve respect; photo. | |
32 | Think before you breed Northern Iowan 101:60, p.5 |
Knows having children means making sacrifices. | |
33 | Drinking + Driving = Idiocy Northern Iowan 101:59, p.5 |
Thinks drinking and driving is not only a bad decision, it is also very selfish. | |
34 | Taxing cigarettes bad for your health Northern Iowan 101:58, p.5 |
Believes taxing cigarettes has gone too far. | |
35 | Living in Iowa isn't all that bad Northern Iowan 101:57, p.5 |
Urges Iowans to acknowledge all the great things Iowa has to offer. | |
36 | Don't be lame this summer, do something Northern Iowan 101:56, p.5 |
Offers productive ideas on how to spend the summer months, rather than doing nothing. |