What's the Frequency? (Column)
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 in reverse chronological order
# | Title | Date | Summary |
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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. |