Social Media

Displaying 51 - 100 of 152 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 Facebook to push video game streaming
Northern Iowan 114:32, p.3
Columnist Sam King discusses the news that Facebook is planning to launch a video game streaming service to compete with services provided by YouTube and Twitch; photo.
52 Desperate: send me your internet points
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.4

Carr-Murphy encourages and explains why students should follow her Twitter social media account; photos.

53 'Meninism': latest scourge of ignorance
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.3

In the author's opinion, the "meninist" movement on social media is a men's rights countermovement to feminism based on false premises; photos.

54 Student mag on the (up)rise
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.1

Uprising Magazine, a student publication founded in October 2014 by Kara Keigan, covers music, fashion, and art, particularly in the local area. It has struggled with funding due to Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) budget cuts; photo.

55 Personal tech devices belong in classroom
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3

In the author's opinion, professors should not restrict students from using personal electronic devices in the classroom; photo.

56 Filling your free time: explore student orgs
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3

In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of opportunities at UNI that could include joining a student organization, attending a performance, or going to a lecture.

57 Sen. Grassley discusses whistleblowers
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.1

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and State Senator Jeff Danielson spoke in support of government whistleblowers and increased legal protection for them in the Maucker Union University Room on September 14; photo.

58 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.4

A student shares her story; photo.

59 Hot off the web
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.2

Odyssey Online is a news source and social media platform recently introduced at UNI. It allows college students to write articles pertaining to the UNI area and the opportunity to earn gift cards as compensation.

60 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.4

A student shares his story; photo.

61 More social media maladies
Northern Iowan 111:52, p.3
Gabe Gravert shares his opinion on social media.
62 SigEp see-SAAWs against assault
Northern Iowan 11:46, p.1
Sigma Phi Epsilon kicked off their sexual assault awareness week; photo.
63 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 11:46, p.1
A student shares her story; photo.
64 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 111:44, p.4
A student shares his story; photo.
65 A Pinterest-ing spring
Northern Iowan 111:41, p.1
Campus Activities Board hosted a night of creativity in the Maucker Union Ballroom; photo.
66 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 111:40, p.3
Student Matt Doore shares his frustration with the NISG's twitter account and its inaccuracies.
67 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 111:40, p.3
An Unnamed student shares a story about their struggle with an eating disorder; photo.
68 Film brings up privacy concerns
Northern Iowan 111:39, p.4
Film, "Media and Social media: a networked society" is looked at by Michael Blackwell.
69 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 111:38, p.1
As part of an ongoing project, student Jay Morales takes pictures of UNI students and has them tell a story to be published with it; photo.
70 Hashtag for health
Northern Iowan 111:36, p.1
The UNI health science club has began using social media to promote healthy living.
71 YouTuber Oakley visits campus
Northern Iowan 111:32, p.1
Online video blogger Tyler Oakley visited campus to speak about LGBT issues and answer questions chose by the audience; photo.
72 NISG Elections: the blog is back
Northern Iowan 111:31, p.3
Student Corey Cooling announces the return of the Northern Iowans blog covering the NISG elections; photo.
73 Je suis Charlie, among other things
Northern Iowan 111:28, p.4
Amber Rouse looks at the shooting of journalist Charlie Hebdo and the Religious motivations of the attacker; photo.
74 "Students of UNI" page seeks solidarity
Northern Iowan 111:26, p.2
Student Jay Morales is creating a Facebook page titled "Students of UNI" to capture the happiest of moments around campus; photo.
75 Ruud Reports
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.2
UNI president Bill Ruud answers some hot questions around campus and shares his personal opinion on current events.
76 With December comes a time to give thanks
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.3
Student Renae Beard encourages students to give back for the holidays, keep a positive attitude, and help those in need.
77 All staff opinion column: What does 'diversity' at UNI mean to you?
Northern Iowan 111:24, p.3
The Northern Iowan's opinion coulumnests take on the question of what diversity means to them, and if UNI is doing a good enough job meeting their expectations.
78 We can do better
Northern Iowan 111:22, p.1
Hundreds of faculty, students, and staff showed up to the "Day of Solidarity" protest and showed support for those affected by the harmful Yik-Yak posts.
79 Solidarity
Northern Iowan 111:21, p.2

Students gathered outside the Maucker union to show support of those affected by the harmful social media posts.

80 United we stand
Northern Iowan 111:21, p.1
A group of students gathered in the Maucker Union Plaza supporting those victimized by social media harassment.
81 Getting together to listen
Northern Iowan 111:21, p.4
Rod Library hosted a listening table, a gathering where anyone can talk without being judged; photo.
82 We reform the social culture, not them
Northern Iowan 111:20, p.3
Student Renae Beard talks about the increase in reported sexual assaults on campus, and explores ways that students can take a stand and prevent further issues.
83 Letter from the editor
Northern Iowan 111:16, p.4
Amber Rouse, Executive Editor of the Northern Iowan, urges students to ignore the Yik-Yak posts that have been causing so much controversy and to not fuel the hate and make things worse; photo.
84 UNI needs to think before you yak your yik
Northern Iowan 111:15, p.3
Student Taija Tucker gives her opinion on the Yik-Yak controversy on campus.
85 I yik love to your hateful yaks
Northern Iowan 111:15, p.3
Student Renae Beard offers up her opinion on the Yik-Yak controversy on campus; photo.
86 Yak attack
Northern Iowan 111:15, p.1
A new social media platform is bringing controversy to the UNI campus.
87 My social media means my image
Northern Iowan 111:14, p.3
Student Ashley Davidson talks about her view on social media.
88 Ernest Cline to be keynote speaker for Reaching for Higher Ground
Public Relations News Release 2014:76, p.1
UNI will host novelist Ernest Cline October 21, in Lang Auditorium. Cline is the author of this year's common read "Ready Player One." A book signing will follow the keynote address. The event is free and open to all.
89 Stop microaggress-ing around
Northern Iowan 111:6, p.3
Student Ashley Davidson shares her opinion on "microaggress-ing" and how to prevent every day insults on campus; photo.
90 UNIVA launches crowd funding
Northern Iowan 111:4, p.2
The University of Northern Iowa Veterans Associations is helping pilot a new form of funding for student organizations called crowd funding.
91 Ice Water Challenge for a cause
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.9
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral. The challenge helps raise money, and awareness, for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; photo.
92 Top social media sites to follow
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
The article gives the usernames of different social media sites new students should follow to keep up with all things related to UNI.
93 'Breaking Bad' actor encourages equal treatment
Northern Iowan 110:46, p.1
RJ Mitte, an actor from the TV show "Breaking Bad" spoke on campus to raise awareness about disabilities. Campus Activities Board sponsored the event. Mitte's main message was to "change the people around you for the better"; photo.
94 Take a social media break, volunteer
Northern Iowan 110:43, p.3
The author points out how much time people spend on social media that they could use to make a difference. There are many different opportunities to volunteer. Volunteer Tuesdays is a group on campus that helps students volunteer every week.
95 UNI goes mobile with custom designed MyUNI mobile app
Public Relations News Release 2013:153, p.1
There is now a MyUNI mobile app available for smartphones. Some of the features of this app include access to eLearning, dining center menus, and new about the college.
96 Go ahead and disregard your elders, Millennials
Northern Iowan 110:18, p.3
The Millennial generation is going to have to work harder and longer for smaller returns than any other generation in the 20th century. Generation X never did anything for the Millennials, and the Millennials do not need Generation X; photo.
97 After big win, Sanchez plans activism for future
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1
Steven Sanchez was voted Homecoming queen. He has received support from the majority of UNI. His confidence has been raised due to how UNI has supported him; photo.
98 Fix our conservative views on women
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.3
Author believes that equality should not need to be discussed in 2013. The article states that we need to continue to support the fact that women are equal to men and that they deserve the same rights; a college education is most important; photo.
99 Miss un-American: racism in the U.S.
Northern Iowan 110:7, p.3
Miss New York was crowned Miss America. Social media was outraged because she is Indian. She was born in the United States, but social media continues to call her an Arab. Racism is still relevant in today's society.
100 Scott Ketelsen named director of UNI's Office of University Relations
Public Relations News Release 2012:39, p.1
Scott Ketelsen has recently been named the director of University Relations. As an alumnus, he is very excited to be back at UNI. Ketelsen has had a lot of experience working at both Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa.