Roos--Nicholas Alexander [Student--2005]
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1 | Two sports at the same time: not the ultimate fantasy Northern Iowan 104:59, p.8 |
A look at fantasy baseball and football; photo. | |
2 | Late-season surges bring fantasy fame Northern Iowan 104:58, p.8 |
Fantasy baseball update. | |
3 | First place no longer a fantasy Northern Iowan 104:57, p.8 |
Advice on improving teams in fantasy baseball. | |
4 | Fantasy baseball and oil prices converge Northern Iowan 104:56, p.6 |
Fantasy baseball update. | |
5 | Fuel your fantasy: this week's picks Northern Iowan 104:55, p.7 |
Fantasy baseball picks of the week; photo. | |
6 | Culture Corner: the age of misinformation Northern Iowan 104:54, p.7 |
Differences in people noted. Students and the public urged to educate themselves on issues; sort out the true information. | |
7 | Features unlimited Northern Iowan 104:54, p.14 |
Thoughts on fantasy baseball. | |
8 | Ageism: baseball's little white lie Northern Iowan 104:52, p.16 |
Baseball players caught giving incorrect ages; causes for many problems; photo. | |
9 | Culture Corner: knocking polygamy before we try it Northern Iowan 104:52, p.7 |
Commentary on the current issue with the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; photo. | |
10 | Culture Corner: the quarter-century mark Northern Iowan 104:50, p.7 |
Life reflections on the author's 25th birthday; words and moments count; life changes and one must change to survive. | |
11 | To the forgiving go the spoils Northern Iowan 104:50, p.16 |
Fantasy baseball can be frustrating. | |
12 | Baseball belongs to the fantasy geeks Northern Iowan 104:48, p.16 |
Fantasy baseball discussion; photo. | |
13 | Culture Corner: T elevision takes center stage Northern Iowan 104:48, p.7 |
Television shows portraying violence have an impact on children. | |
14 | Culture Corner: fools all year round Northern Iowan 104:46, p.7 |
Examples of lies told on days other than April Fool's Day. | |
15 | Sports escapism: Livelihoods hang in the balance Northern Iowan 104:46, p.17 |
NCAA basketball tournament, opening of the major league baseball season, and loyalty to college teams help get minds off the routines of life. For some, fantasy baseball does the same; photo. | |
16 | Culture Corner: Life's many questions Northern Iowan 104:44, p.9 |
Looking for answers to author's questions for readers; photo. | |
17 | The hidden treasures of fantasy sports Northern Iowan 104:44, p.18 |
Fantasy baseball leagues have started; players examined; photo. | |
18 | American League previews Northern Iowan 104:43, p.16 |
Baseball teams in the American League evaluated; photo. | |
19 | Culture Corner: King the prophet Northern Iowan 104:43, p.7 |
Political commentary from Iowa Representative Steve King to New York Governor. | |
20 | Culture Corner: super delegates to the superhero Northern Iowan 104:41, p.5 |
Commentary on the primary election process. | |
21 | Team by team baseball capsules: National League Northern Iowan 104:41, p.12 |
Strengths, weaknesses, and predictions for the National League baseball teams. | |
22 | Culture Corner: an e-mail for everyone Northern Iowan 104:39, p.5 |
Current NISG president Andrew Morse sent E-mail to all students supporting Adam Bentley for president. Action met with mixed reactions; photo. | |
23 | Men in tights Northern Iowan 104:39, p.11 |
Highlights of the National Football League tryouts. | |
24 | 2009 MLB season begins in Japan Northern Iowan 104:38, p.22 |
The major league baseball season will hold the first game on March 25 in Japan; photo. | |
25 | Culture Corner: Murdergames Northern Iowan 104:37, p.7 |
The popularity of violent video games is questioned as being somewhat responsible for an increasingly violent society. | |
26 | Spring training starts soon Northern Iowan 104:37, p.15 |
Major League baseball teams begin spring training; pitchers and catchers have already reported; photo. | |
27 | Culture Corner: Our crumbling infrastructure Northern Iowan 104:35, p.5 |
Considers College Street construction project and the disagreement among members of the Republican party over John McCain. | |
28 | Start your fantasy bidding this off-season Northern Iowan 104:35, p.12 |
Successful fantasy football owners spend time researching during the off season. | |
29 | Culture Corner: Super Tuesday Northern Iowan 104:33, p.5 |
Super Tuesday primaries examined. | |
30 | Running backs to keep an eye on Northern Iowan 104:33, p.15 |
Running backs to consider for 2008 fantasy teams. | |
31 | Analysis on this year's Super Bowl Northern Iowan 104:31, p.11 |
Commentary on the 2008 Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. | |
32 | Culture Corner: Love and baseball Northern Iowan 104:31, p.5 |
Thoughts on Valentine's Day traditions. Suggestions for those with a relationship or not. Comments on the trade of Johann Santana from the Twins to the Mets. | |
33 | Culture Corner: Writer's Block Northern Iowan 104:29, p.5 |
Finds that diversions help when writer's block strikes. Sometimes a shower, a movie, or a phone call can start ideas flowing for an article or paper. | |
34 | Post-season pickups Northern Iowan 104:29, p.11 |
Fantasy football owners continue to pick up players during their off season. | |
35 | Culture Corner: mad mediums Northern Iowan 104:28, p.5 |
Critical of ways in which people receive information on serious matters. | |
36 | Super Sunday fast approaching Northern Iowan 104:28, p.17 |
Makes predictions as professional football season comes to an end. | |
37 | Culture Corner: Red Christmas Northern Iowan 104:27, p.7 |
Review of Christmas cartoon movies. | |
38 | Preparing for the playoffs Northern Iowan 104:27, p.18 |
Fantasy football update. | |
39 | Culture corner: defending our homes Northern Iowan 104:25, p.7 |
Pending Cedar Falls City Council legislation may adversely affect college students. Support voiced for Dave Sires in run off election. | |
40 | Stay on top of your game Northern Iowan 104:25, p.18 |
Fantasy football update. | |
41 | Culture corner: Don't let the sun catch you crying Northern Iowan 104:24, p.7 |
Advice for those going home for the holidays; don't allow friends who are unhappy with their lives bring you down. Be proud of the path in life that you have chosen. | |
42 | The reality of fantasy football trading Northern Iowan 104:24, p.15 |
Fantasy football trading examined; players to consider. | |
43 | Being drunk is no "fantasy" Northern Iowan 104:22, p.13 |
Lineup discussions for this week's fantasy football games; photo. | |
44 | Culture Corner: class war in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 104:20, p.5 |
Finds Cedar Falls housing code difficult to understand; unhappy with city housing code enforcement. | |
45 | Running backs Northern Iowan 104:20, p.14 |
Fantasy football advice. | |
46 | Culture Corner; signs of the apocalypse Northern Iowan 104:18, p.5 |
Trick and treating ending before dark, pro-life campaign, and constant construction seen as signs of inevitable end of days. | |
47 | Fantasy forecasting Northern Iowan 104:18, p.13 |
Background information on fantasy football. | |
48 | Culture Corner: Democratic decisions Northern Iowan 104:16, p.7 |
Constructive suggestions on the primary voting system. | |
49 | Fantasy sports experts aren't always correct Northern Iowan 104:16, p.16 |
Surprises often happen in fantasy sports. | |
50 | Culture Corner: Time for recess Northern Iowan 104:14, p.7 |
Concern for the move to abolish recess in grade schools; photo. | |
51 | Injuries, bye weeks frustrate fantasy owners Northern Iowan 104:14, p.17 |
Fantasy football league update. | |
52 | Weekly wisdom from a fantasy sports expert Northern Iowan 104:12, p.14 |
Update on the football fantasy league. | |
53 | Pick-ups to put you back in the win column Northern Iowan 104:10, p.16 |
Fantasy football tips. | |
54 | The only person worse than George W. Bush Northern Iowan 104:10, p.7 |
Expresses concern for character and positions of Mitt Romney. | |
55 | A toast to the moments that matter Northern Iowan 104:8, p.7 |
There are good things to remember and consider when going through life; photo. | |
56 | Waking up in the win column: week three Northern Iowan 104:8, p.18 |
Fantasy football league commentary. | |
57 | Culture Corner: bin Laden beats Bush Northern Iowan 104:6, p.5 |
Comparison of the logic used by President Bush and Osama bin Laden; photo. | |
58 | Waking up in the win column: week two Northern Iowan 104:6, p.17 |
Fantasy football league discussed; photo. | |
59 | Culture Corner: The Grinch Northern Iowan 104:4, p.7 |
Has concerns about construction noise, inconvenience, and safety in the College Hill area. | |
60 | Fantasy football week one Northern Iowan 104:4, p.17 |
Fantasy football league begins a new season. | |
61 | Culture Corner: toilet humor Northern Iowan 104:3, p.5 |
Commentary on Alberto Gonzalez and Senator Larry Craig. | |
62 | Waking up in the fantasy win column Northern Iowan 104:3, p.11 |
Fantasy Football discussed. | |
63 | Culture corner: so sick of Vick Northern Iowan 104:1, p.7 |
Michael Vick's problems with the law concerning dog fighting are discussed; photo. | |
64 | Culture Corner: No Red Bull=No wings Northern Iowan 103:59, p.4 |
Commentary on Red Bull commercial. | |
65 | Constructing a (beer) fountain of youth Northern Iowan 103:56, p.3 |
Writer fantasizes about campus improvement projects; would like to see beer fountains; photo. | |
66 | Culture Corner: acknolwledging the not-so obvious Northern Iowan 103:55, p.9 |
Farewell thoughts from Nick Roos. | |
67 | Real-life answers Northern Iowan 103:55, p.7 |
Students urged to ask questions, get involved, and encourage interactive comversation. | |
68 | Human being complex Northern Iowan 103:54, p.7 |
Personal identity discussed. | |
69 | Questions Northern Iowan 103:53, p.5 |
The biggest question from the Virginia Tech shootings and other school shootings is WHY. | |
70 | Human support Northern Iowan 103:52, p.7 |
Support our troops by remembering them as human beings. | |
71 | Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:51, p.6 |
Friday the 13th and other superstitions. | |
72 | Leaving lazy alone Northern Iowan 103:51, p.5 |
Students urged not to put off working on projects. Procrastination will only lead to stress and less time to study for final exams. | |
73 | Too far to see Northern Iowan 103:50, p.7 |
Commentary on the challenges of Iraqi citizens to survive, while many of us are concerned about the weather and other less significant factors. | |
74 | Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:49, p.6 |
Conflict for major league's leading relief pitcher; birth of his child or a game. | |
75 | Wii will change everything Northern Iowan 103:49, p.5 |
Nintendo's latest video game console, Wii, has sold over six million units since hitting the shelves November 19, 2006. New games plus the ability to download older games is a hit. | |
76 | Culture corner Northern Iowan 103:48, p.8 |
Sad that a college student was hit by an SUV. | |
77 | Quichy're b*tchin Northern Iowan 103:48, p.7 |
Believes that everyone has problems. Complaining to others who have similar concerns will solve nothing. | |
78 | Breaking points Northern Iowan 103:47, p.7 |
Many relationships end during the spring and summer months. | |
79 | National League sends Mets to Series Northern Iowan 103:47, p.7 |
Baseball teams from the National League are discussed | |
80 | Always time for change Northern Iowan 103:46, p.7 |
Reflections on the changes in a college students life. | |
81 | MLB hopes abound before spring fades to summer Northern Iowan 103:46, p.1 |
Predictions for American League baseball teams; photo. | |
82 | Watching your weight Northern Iowan 103:45, p.7 |
Weight means more that pounds. It refers also to value or relevance. | |
83 | Can't we catch a break? Northern Iowan 103:44, p.7 |
Spring break expectations, thoughts on the energy surcharge, and students first. | |
84 | Time doesn't choose sides Northern Iowan 103:43, p.7 |
Time affects all people. Managing time is important for completing essential tasks. | |
85 | Dog (should) eat dog Northern Iowan 103:42, p.7 |
Discussion of the current popularity of tiny dogs as pets. | |
86 | Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:41, p.8 |
Global warming causes and effects. | |
87 | Picking the global path Northern Iowan 103:41, p.7 |
Differing opinions on global warming presented. | |
88 | Campaigns come early Northern Iowan 103:40, p.5 |
Ten months remain until the Iowa caucuses, but already candidates are throwing their hats in the ring and vying for position. | |
89 | Culture Corner--stinky sidewalks Northern Iowan 103:39, p.10 |
Walking dogs is wonderful. Remember to pick up the remains left by your dog; photo. | |
90 | Wasting away Northern Iowan 103:39, p.9 |
Students and the University urged to reduce energy use. | |
91 | Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:38, p.8 |
Dangers of distracted drivers for pedestrians. | |
92 | Words with wallop Northern Iowan 103:38, p.7 |
Free speech is the backbone of our democracy. Observations on Mitt Romney's visit to Waterloo. | |
93 | Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:37, p.8 |
Valentine's Day can be a time to use your creativity. | |
94 | February love Northern Iowan 103:37, p.7 |
Students urged to boycott Valentine's Day because of the commercialization. | |
95 | Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:36, p.6 |
Thoughts on astronaut Lisa Nowak's recent behavior. | |
96 | Rehabilitating your image Northern Iowan 103:36, p.5 |
Trend toward entering rehab after any mistake examined. | |
97 | Colts stampede bewildered Bears Northern Iowan 103:35, p.1 |
Tribute to the winners of the Super Bowl; photo. | |
98 | Money for the taking Northern Iowan 103:35, p.7 |
Scholarships, grants, and loans are available for college students, but they need to make the effort to apply. | |
99 | The Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:35, p.8 |
"Man vs. Wild" star suggested as possible terrorism cure; photo. | |
100 | Seeking some truth Northern Iowan 103:34, p.5 |
Truth is something that exists within the individual. |