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Displaying 101 - 149 of 149
Title Date Summary
101 How's your social life?
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.12
5/1/2013 The university is making an effort to keep in contact via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
102 Pin Happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:52, p.4
4/26/2013 Tells how to make a frosted mason jar and tissue paper pom-pons. Directions came from the website Pinterest.
103 Bashing through the trolls
Monnier--Beth Alice (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.3
4/23/2013 The author responds to and shares her own experiences with "trolls" on the Internet. She feels that many college students could make a difference in younger students' lives by talking to them about the dangers of bullying.
104 New Zealand shows us a lesson in humanity
Trotter--Garrett Lee (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.3
4/23/2013 Author believes that New Zealand set a global example by legalizing same-sex marriage in a humane way. He feels that many Americans should see this as a lesson of good sense and civility that trumps political affiliation.
105 Playing a ballad of silence: unheard activists
Nicholson--Heather Lynn (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.4
4/23/2013 The author explains that throughout history music has inspired change, but this does not happen now. She urges readers to take social reform into their own hands and to get involved.
106 'Clusterflunk' comes to UNI
Lynch--Elizabeth Ann (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.6
4/12/2013 Clusterflunk, a website aimed at improving college success, is coming to UNI. The idea for Clusterflunk came from two former UNI students, AJ Nelson and Joe Dallago. Clusterflunk is social media for the classroom; photo.
107 A Christian perspective on gay marriage
Smith--Austin Burke (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.4
4/12/2013 Says the "hot topic" is currently gay marriage. When people began changing their profile picture on Facebook to the red equal sign, those who did not were labeled as bigots. This is not fair. Someone opposing your views does not make them an enemy.
108 I spy at UNI
Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.2
4/12/2013 Readers must guess where a photo was taken on the UNI campus and post their answer on the Northern Iowan Facebook page. Last issue's winner was Ken Connelly.
109 HRC logo floods social media sites
Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:46, p.1
4/5/2013 As the Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act hearings take place in front of the Supreme Court, social media is seeing a large support for equality. The red equal sign is seen all over Facebook newsfeeds, showing the call for marriage equality.
110 I spy at UNI
Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:46, p.2
4/5/2013 Weekly photo contest. Post your answer on the Northern Iowan Facebook page. The March 29 picture, which no one guessed, was of artwork in the Commons; photo.
111 'Confessions' pages spark controversy: concerns over student privacy arise on social media site
Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 109:45, p.1
4/2/2013 Students and faculty respond to recent anonymous social media sites. Some fear that sites like Cedar Falls Crushes, Confessions of a UNI Student, and UNI Missed Connections may violate student privacy.
112 KIRB Check: Main Street's secret recipe
Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:45, p.7
4/2/2013 The author writes about a new shop in town, Stew's. Stew's sells antiques and vintage items. The owner uses social media sites such as Facebook to advertise.
113 Going green is nothing new
Smith--Austin Burke (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:44, p.5
3/29/2013 The author says the green movement is not a recent concept. There are many ways to help the movement. Reduce, reuse, and recycle should be everyone's motto.
114 Pin Happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:44, p.7
3/29/2013 Directions on how to make Easter Egg Jelly Bean Bark. The recipe can be found on the Pinteresrt website; photo.
115 Free yourself from the Internet echo chamber
Trotter--Garrett Lee (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:43, p.3
3/15/2013 Encourages readers to reduce their reliance on the internet as a social medium; photo.
116 Pin Happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:39, p.6
3/1/2013 The column tells how to make your own tutu. The directions come from the website Pinterest; photo.
117 The pundits and trolls are getting old
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:37, p.3
2/22/2013 The author feels that anonymous twitter accounts such as @Panther_Pundit and @NISGtroll are getting a little out of hand. The authors of these accounts are making bold and somewhat rude claims about the student body presidential election.
118 Meet the candidates for NISG president and vice president
Northern Iowan 109:36, p.1
2/19/2013 Photograph, website, and Facebook information for each candidate for president and vice president of Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
119 Free social media presentation for Waterloo business owners and entrepreneurs
Public Relations News Release 2012:190, p.1
2/5/2013 UNI is partnering with the Waterloo Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation to give a presentation entitled, "Social Media Tools for Small Businesses". Attendees can learn more about Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
120 You can handle the truth
Ruane--Blake Steven (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:32, p.4
2/5/2013 Author feels people do not communicate with each other any more. E-mails and texts are sent rather than confronting a person face to face. Instead of telling someone how we feel, we use Facebook and Twitter to vent; photo.
121 Pin Happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:31, p.6
2/1/2013 Step by step plans for a Valentine's Day wreath, and a sewn felt heart hanging; photo.
122 Real eyes realize real lies
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:29, p.3
1/25/2013 Author discusses the "American dream". Advises readers to explore their potential, discover what makes them happy, and then pursue it; photo.
123 Bipartisan event celebrates end of election
Freese--Brian Paul (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.1
11/16/2012 Students celebrate the end of this year's elections with a party in the Maucker Union ballroom. Entertainment and refreshments were included. The event was entitled "Election: 2012: Thank God It's Over Celebration"; photo.
124 Petraeus scandal a reminder that email isn't private
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.1
11/16/2012 Ordinary citizens have very few privacy protection laws today. Many people use the Web to store their entire digital lives. Attempts to reform federal law in Congress and courts has failed.
125 Pin Happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:22, p.4
11/9/2012 Step by step plans for homemade coasters; photo
126 Students respond to controversial poster
Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1
11/9/2012 A poster placed in the Industrial Technology Center caused an uproar on campus. The poster condemned the efforts of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual students at UNI. The poster was shared repeatedly on social media sites.
127 No Shave saves water
Freese--Brian Paul (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:21, p.7
11/6/2012 Student Nature Society at UNI combines 'No Shave November' with water conservation pledges. Students can purchase a moustache bracelet and pledge to save water during the month of November.
128 Candidates need to be open and accessible
Crow--Keenan Francis (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:20, p.6
11/2/2012 Student letter addresses issues with Matt Reisetter's campaign to students. Letter alleges that he worked for an extreme right organization for five years.
129 I Spy
Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:20, p.2
11/2/2012 Mystery photo contest continues. Post answer on Facebook. Freshman Eric Mulder identified last photo as artwork in the Rialto Dining Center; photo.
130 LGBT Center committee responds to anti-Center campus posters
Pope--David William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:20, p.6
11/2/2012 Student responds to anti-LGBT letters posted on campus and social media. Addresses the need for an LGBT Center to educate the campus community.
131 Angry? Talk to your NISG senators
Leckband--Jordan Lee (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:19, p.7
10/30/2012 Summary of letters posted against the formation of an LGBT center. Students encouraged to share concerns with their NISG senators. URL given to find list of NISG senators online.
132 Alpha Delta Pi hosts second annual 'Pie an ADPi' for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Bracken--Corey Clayton (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.6
10/16/2012 Sorority hosts fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Donations allowed contributors to "pie" sorority members in the face; photo.
133 H8ers g0nn@ h8, bro
Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.5
10/16/2012 Expresses concern for cyberbullying in social media. Author shares experiences with cyberbullying. Encourages students to ignore attacks and value themselves.
134 $en, CHuck GR@ssley vs. the machine
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:13, p.4
10/9/2012 Senator Chuck Grassley causes controversy with shorthand messages on Twitter. Some see messages as borderline offensive. Grassley is accused of attacking President Obama's intelligence; photo.
135 Pin Happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:10, p.5
9/28/2012 Healthy breakfast recipes: Banana Sushi and Smookies; photo.
136 Pin happy!
Merritt--Amanda Margaret (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:3, p.6
8/31/2012 Pinterest is a website featuring recipes, creative crafts, and a place for dreamers to dream. Step by step plans for a lamp with ribbon, clothespin picture holder, and flower vase are provided; photo.
137 Meditations on the NISG masked vigilante
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:43, p.4
3/9/2012 The source of 225 tweets between February 10 and March 7 has not been identified. The tweets dealt with the NISG elections and the results.
138 Social media obsession
Krob--Nicholas Joseph (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.5
3/2/2012 Author explains feelings about not participating in the Facebook craze. Humans are more than a biography and a series of tweets. Mystery, privacy, and anonymity have been lost.
139 Twitter ? I hardly know her!
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.5
2/17/2012 Twitter is not as common in society as Facebook. This is due to people's sheer lack of knowledge of the potential.
140 It's complicated
Firman--Tehrene Victoria (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:30, p.7
1/24/2012 Wall posts on Facebook can be taken the wrong way. Fast moving technology makes keeping private information private more difficult.
141 Twitter responses
Northern Iowan
Northern Iowan 108:28, p.5
1/13/2012 Students respond to the question, "What are your New Year's resolutions?"
142 Those pesky evergreens
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:18, p.5
10/28/2011 Compares people's traits to trees. Evergreens are those who are unwilling to change or be influenced by outside forces. There are many ideas, cultures, and backgrounds to discover, if we were people who could change with the seasons.
143 Face to Facebook communication
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4
10/4/2011 Facebook is intended to connect family and friends. Before you post a thought, think what your words really say about you and how they might be interrupted.
144 Social media at UNI
Firman--Tehrene Victoria (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:3, p.5
9/2/2011 Facebook is being used on campus by individuals and organizations. Twitter is being used by University Relations. The Alumni Association has been working with LinkedIn for several years.
145 Social media
Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:2, p.10
8/30/2011 Twitter accounts provide a quick dose of celebrity gossip or news and some comic relief.
146 Keep your digital shirt on !
Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.7
8/26/2011 Facebook postings between couples is not appreciated by all their friends
147 UNI College of Education to host webinar on using social media
Public Relations News Release 2010:354, p.1
5/12/2011 The College of Education will present a webinar to show teachers the usefulness of social media devices in the classroom.
148 Person you dislike likes thing you like
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.11
4/8/2011 Facebook stalking update.
149 Cyber cats; network on-line with the UNI Alumni Association
Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.32
4/1/2010 Urges alumni to connect via LinkedIn and Facebook.

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