What's the Frequency? (Column)

Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 It's the end of Bret's column as we know it--he feels fine
Northern Iowan 92:55, p.9
Presents humorous awards for achievement at UNI.
2 2019--Courtney Love still stage diving with daughter's band; anniversaries still to come
Northern Iowan 92:53, p.7
Makes predictions for next twenty-five years.
3 Three-named people either movie stars or serial killers
Northern Iowan 92:51, p.7
Speculates on styles of names.
4 Olympic oogling to occur this summer
Northern Iowan 92:49, p.5
Has tickets to Olympics this summer in Atlanta.
5 Death unpredictable, bothersome to contemplate
Northern Iowan 92:47, p.5
Relates his experiences with death.
6 Liberal arts degree useful
Northern Iowan 92:45, p.7
Believes degree will at least protect him from a factory job, but is not sure what else it will bring.
7 Columns which won't ever be written
Northern Iowan 92:44, p.8
Ironic look at possible column topics.
8 Writers block: "Mental constipation" which prevents things from getting done
Northern Iowan 92:42, p.9
Advice and experience regarding writer's block.
9 UNI athletics more than just winning/losing
Northern Iowan 92:40, p.7
Memories of UNI athletics in recent years.
10 Finding personal meaning in Black History Month
Northern Iowan 92:38, p.7
Believes people need to get to know another on one-to-one basis.
11 Rolling the dice on health insurance
Northern Iowan 92:36, p.6
Balances risks of carrying health insurance.
12 Caucus handicapping
Northern Iowan 92:34, p.8
Gives odds for winning Iowa Republican caucus.
13 Super Bowl no longer just about playing football
Northern Iowan 92:32, p.6
Football gets lost in the spectacle.
14 Increasing speed limits unsafe
Northern Iowan 92:30, p.6
Outlines arguments against higher speed limits.
15 Apocalypse aside, what will UNI be like for graduating class of 2000
Northern Iowan 92:29, p.7
Speculates on what people will be doing in 2000.
16 Wrapping gifts, watching television specials makes perfect holiday
Northern Iowan 92:28, p.6
Enjoys shopping and preparing for Christmas.
17 The winner of Best New University President is . . . Robert Koob
Northern Iowan 92:26, p.8
Humorous look at highs and lows on campus this year.
18 Would it kill people to say 'hello' every now and again?
Northern Iowan 92:24, p.8
Wishes people were more friendly; has suggestions for chalk messages on sidewalks.
19 Only moderate in current presidential campaign is Clinton; You say you want a (Republican) revolution?
Northern Iowan 92:22, p.10
Believes other candidates offer extreme views.
20 Listening to UNI football against SWMS on way home from mall
Northern Iowan 92:20, p.5
Enjoys exciting UNI win.
21 Common conventionalities critical in everyday lives
Northern Iowan 92:18, p.6
Recalls recent experiences of taking off shirt in computer lab and napping at mall.
22 Americans relish Rudy's ridiculous rags-to-riches story
Northern Iowan 92:16, p.7
Disagrees with Ruettiger's notion of success.
23 Returning alumni instill appreciation of campus in students
Northern Iowan 92:14, p.5
Believes Homecoming is still a valuable tradition at least for visiting alumni; realizes that campus changes a great deal over the years.
24 Simpson lucky Furhman found bloody glove at Bundy
Northern Iowan 92:12, p.8
Believes race was significant factor in Simpson acquittal.
25 How many weekends of out 17 will someone puke in stairwell?
Northern Iowan 92:10, p.6
Humorous look at odds of certain things occurring on campus
26 Time for university to do something about Title IX
Northern Iowan 92:8, p.6
Outlines issues and possible solutions to problems relating to lack of compliance with Title IX.
27 Cal Ripken: bright star in dark world of sports
Northern Iowan 92:4, p.7
Appreciates baseball player's achievements.
28 Summer leftovers: from R.E.M. to O. J. to Nike
Northern Iowan 92:3, p.5
Thoughts on items in the news over the summer.
29 Dear President Koob: UNI needs new, more indicative name
Northern Iowan 92:1, p.11
Believes UNI should change its name to the University of Northeast Iowa to reflect hometowns of most of its students.