Suicide

Displaying 1 - 50 of 100 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention Northern Iowan 119:48, p.5	04/06/2023	UNI hosted its annual Out of the Darkness Walk on campus on April 1, 2023. Lauren McGuill writes more details about the event; photo.
2	Watch your language about sensitive issues Northern Iowan 118:32, p.3	02/07/2022	Abigail Saathoff requests that you think before saying you want to die due to a minor inconvenience; photo.
3	UNI students debate distance and in-person learning Northern Iowan 118:19, p.3	11/01/2021	Two students explain their experiences with distance learning, one enjoyed it and the other struggled.
4	September is suicide prevention month Northern Iowan 118:6, p.3	09/16/2021	A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
5	Walk supports suicide prevention Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1	04/26/2021	UNI hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk supporting suicide awareness and mental health resources on April 24. The walk across campus featured booths and two livestreamed speakers addressed participants at 2 p.m.; photos.
6	LTE: Active Minds to host group creator, Alison Malmon Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3	03/29/2021	Active Minds UNI is hosting Alison Malmon, the founder and executive director of Active Minds, via Zoom on April 1. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Many professors in mental health departments are granting students extra credit to attend this event.
7	Everybody has problems, don't face them alone Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1	11/16/2020	The author discusses their own personal experiences with mental health issues, stigma surrounding them, and the lack of quality services at UNI.
8	Mental health needs to be talked about Northern Iowan 116:24, p.3	11/21/2019	In the author's opinion, the prevalence of lyrics about mental illness such as anxiety and depression in the music industry reflects its increase in society beginning near the turn of the century. Horning believes both spreading awareness and questioning the causes are necessary; photo.
9	Speaker encourages mental health discussion Northern Iowan 116:18, p.1	10/31/2019	Speaker Ross Trowbridge discussed mental health during his presentation in the Maucker Union Ballroom on October 29. Trowbridge, who has Borderline Personability Disorder (BPD), talked about his life and struggles as well as becoming an advocate for mental health awareness; photos.
10	Counseling enter sees policy change Northern Iowan 116:11, p.2	10/07/2019	The UNI Counseling Center has changed its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year. Counseling sessions, which had previously been unlimited for students under the mandatory student health fee, are now limited to five per year. Any additional sessions must now be billed to the student's health insurance. The reason for the change is partially based on declining enrollment; photo.
11	Walking out of the darkness for suicide prevention Northern Iowan 115:50, p.1	04/18/2019	Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention was held on April 14. The event raised $26,170 to help fund mental awareness programs; photos.
12	UNI Counseling Center offers cocoa, conversation Northern Iowan 115:30, p.4	01/28/2019	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held the event "Cocoa & Counseling" at the Counseling Center on January 23; photo.
13	Suicide awareness event sends silence packing Northern Iowan 115:15, p.1	10/15/2018	On October 11, the "Send Silence Packing" event lined Maucker Union with over 1,000 backpacks to raise awareness of the impact of suicide on college students. It was sponsored by Active Minds, the UNI Counseling Center, Lambda Theta Phi, and To Write Love on Her Arms; photos.
14	Charges for mental health services proposed Northern Iowan 112:31, p.2	01/28/2016	In order to hire additional staff to meet student needs, the Student Health Center has proposed billing students for psychiatric care, a currently free service; photo.
15	Keeping mental health in check Northern Iowan 112:24, p.2	11/19/2015	The UNI Counseling Center encourages students to seek support for their mental health, particularly after the deaths of two UNI students on campus.
16	Guest column: "free tuition" myth cause for concern Northern Iowan 112:24, p.3	11/19/2015	In response to the November 5 Northern Iowan article "Hit by a car? No free tuition," Heppeard discusses pedestrian traffic and stressors on college students that may lead them to risk their health and safety, including rising costs of tuition, anxiety, and depression.
17	Remembering Katie Northern Iowan 112:21, p.3	11/09/2015	Friends and family gathered at Bender Field on November 7 for a remembrance ceremony for Caitlyn "Katie" Burns, who died in her dorm room on September 23; photos.
18	You have worth Northern Iowan 112:9, p.1	09/28/2015	An anonymous student shares her struggles with depression and responds to the recent death of student Caitlyn Burns; photos.
19	Columnist responds to death of student Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3	09/24/2015	Gravert shares his reaction to the death of student Caitlyn Burns, who reportedly committed suicide, and encourages students to seek support and consider their impact on the world; photo.
20	Hundreds gather at candlelight vigil to mourn death of fellow UNI student Northern Iowan 112:8, p.2	09/24/2015	Students gathered at the Campanile on September 23 for a candlelight vigil to remember the life of freshman Caitlyn Rae Burns; photo.
21	Walk to "shed light" Northern Iowan 111:50, p.4	04/16/2015	The Out of the Darkness walk was held to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
22	It's not an ad, it's a cry for help Northern Iowan 111:23, p.3	11/17/2014	Student Renae Beard criticizes the Northern Iowan's ad for employment due to its suicide undertone; photo.
23	To Write Love On Her Arms comes to life at UNI Northern Iowan 111:23, p.1	11/17/2014	The founder of To Write Love On Her Arms came to speak at UNI to inspire and encourage struggling students; photo.
24	Third annual candle vigil Northern Iowan 111:4, p.1	09/11/2014	The third annual candlelight vigil for suicide prevention was held in the Elm Room of Maucker Union; photo.
25	Saving lives: Phi U hosts suicide prevention walk Northern Iowan 110:48, p.1	04/07/2014	UNI's branch of Phi Upsilon Omicron hosted their first Out of the Darkness Walk. Phi U is a national honor society in family and consumer sciences. They were able to raise nearly $6000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
26	UNI to host walk for suicide prevention Public Relations News Release 2013:214, p.1	03/24/2014	UNI's chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron is hosting an inaugural Out of the Darkness Walk. This walk will help raise awareness and money for suicide prevention.
27	Depression hits home in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 110:42, p.1	03/06/2014	Talks about the rates of students suffering from depression and the types of issues they face. Gives statistics for the three Iowa state schools.
28	Mental health education is a must Northern Iowan 110:18, p.3	10/29/2013	The topic for discussion was the school shooting in Sparks, Nevada. Children are not taught how to cope with emotions. Instead, children act out, sometimes in terrible ways. Mental health care is a taboo tobic in modern society.
29	Controversial musical hits Strayer-Wood Northern Iowan 110:17, p.4	10/25/2013	"Spring Awakening" is a Strayer-Wood Theatre musical that is set to open on October 31. It deals with controversial subjects and is meant for mature audiences only; photo.
30	After big win, Sanchez plans activism for future Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1	10/15/2013	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.
31	UNI student training black lab, Tags, to be service dog Northern Iowan 109:47, p.6	04/09/2013	Darin Adams is training a black lab to be a therapy dog. He is doing this through the program Retrieving Freedom which provides service dogs to disabled veterans and autistic children. The organization is working with UNI to get more students involved.
32	TWLOHA sells candy grams to promote suicide awareness Northern Iowan 108:37, p.7	02/17/2012	Members of To Write Love on Her Arms sold the candy grams during Valentine's Day. The chapter was formed in 2009 and is dedicated to helping those with depression or those having thoughts of suicide; photo.
33	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 108:11, p.6	10/04/2011	Free hugs were available outside Maucker Union. The event was sponsored by members of UNI Write Love on Her Arms.
34	PostSecret blog founder Frank Warren to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:19, p.1	09/06/2011	The founder of PostSecret, Frank Warren, will come to UNI to talk about his website and new book.
35	Digital bullying: a growing concern among students Northern Iowan 107:15, p.5	10/19/2010	Bullying has been around for years. New technology and social networking has been linked to a recent increase in student suicides; photo.
36	Sticks and Stones Northern Iowan 107:12, p.5	10/08/2010	Students urged to continue to push back against prejudice of any kind and refuse to tolerate harassment, bullying, and hatred.
37	The College Eye Northern Iowan 106:1, p.11	08/28/2009	New column examines urban legends. The relationship between a roommate's suicide and the grade point for the semester of the survivor are not related.
38	Live for today Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3	11/14/2008	Life is a precious gift. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Students urged not to take life for granted. Avoid drinking and driving.
39	Brost Bible readings provide relief from depression Northern Iowan 103:55, p.4	04/27/2007	Jennifer Brost expressed her views on the relationship between God and suffering; photo.
40	Candy from strangers Northern Iowan 103:27, p.7	12/05/2006	The poisoning death of Alexander Livinenko brings back the use of poisoning in history.
41	Suicide prevention a joint issue on campus Northern Iowan 103:27, p.4	12/05/2006	Wellness and Recreation Services and UNI Counseling Center work together to spread the word about suicide prevention.
42	Cooper covers rape issues Northern Iowan 103:21, p.11	11/07/2006	Andrea Cooper travels the country telling the story of her daughter, who committed suicide following her rape in 1995; photo.
43	New bill aimed at reducing veteran suicide rates Northern Iowan 103:3, p.1	08/29/2006	Leonard Boswell first proposed H.R. 5771 on July 12, 2006. The bill deals with prevention of suicide by war veterans and is named for a Grundy Center native, Joshua Omvig.
44	Maintaining healthy mental health; students dealing with changing lifestyles, stress have safe place to turn Northern Iowan 101:42, p.1	03/04/2005	There are many locations on campus that provide mental health help to students; photo.
45	Urban legends; is Bartlett Hall haunted? Northern Iowan 101:14, p.9	10/15/2004	Description of "eerie" events taking place in Bartlett Hall; photo.
46	Columnist publicly relives a painful night Northern Iowan 101:7, p.7	09/21/2004	Columnist describes his attempt at suicide.
47	Myth vs. reality: depression Northern Iowan 101:5, p.11	09/14/2004	Facts and statistics about depression and suicide; photo.
48	UNI student dies over the weekend Northern Iowan 99:36, p.1	02/14/2003	Although his death was ruled a suicide, the exact cause of the death of Brett Huntington has not been disclosed.
49	Suicide attempt prompts first taser gun use Northern Iowan 99:26, p.1	11/06/2002	Public Safety officers used a taser gun to disable a UNI student who was trying to commit suicide; photo.
50	Communication with your kids a key way to preventing teen suicide Public Relations News Release 1998:245, p.1	02/04/1999	Ann Vernon continues her discussion on teen suicide, stressing that communication between child and parent is key to prevention.