Soapbox Chronicles (Column)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	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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