Alcohol and Drugs

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Alcohol safety training should be mandatory Northern Iowan 119:9, p.3	09/26/2022	Abigail Saathoff believes that it is important for college students to take a mandatory alcohol safety program because of high rates of alcohol-related emergencies that happen on college campuses; photo.
2	Cost of going out every weekend Northern Iowan 118:9, p.3	09/27/2021	Samantha Goodman discusses the impact drinking has on college students; photo.
3	Stay safe this homecoming Northern Iowan 117:47, p.4	04/05/2021	Student Wellness Services provides safety tips for students as Homecoming 2020.5 approaches.
4	Seybert: Say no to bars, yes to staying in Northern Iowan 116:1, p.3	08/20/2020	Opinion columnist Addi Seybert asks students to do their part and stay away from bars until it's safe enough to go back.
5	Wellness Services: stay safe this spring break Northern Iowan 116:42, p.3	03/09/2020	Student Wellness Services offers tips in regards to alcohol, sexual health, friends, and phone safety.
6	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.
7	Wellness Services: homecoming safety tips Northern Iowan 116:9, p.3	09/30/2019	Student Wellness Services provides tips on how to have a safe homecoming; photo.
8	UNI Athletics announces alcohol sales Northern Iowan 116:3, p.1	09/09/2019	UNI Athletics is now selling alcohol at men's football and basketball games. This new initiative will only be applied to home games. Alcohol is not allowed in the student section or the TC's Kid Zone; photo.
9	Consider the risk when using e-cigarettes Northern Iowan 115:47, p.3	04/08/2019	Goodman argues against the risks of e-cigarettes and cautions readers about their addictive and dangerous effects; photo.
10	UNI alum tells story of battle against cancer Northern Iowan 115:47, p.2	04/08/2019	Alumni Dylan Slattery discusses his journey as a UNI student and cancer treatments; photo.
11	Stay safe this break: Do it for YOU! Northern Iowan 115:43, p.3	03/14/2019	Student Wellness Services shares tips to stay safe over spring break surrounding alcohol, sexual health, friends, and phone safety; photos.
12	Raise your glass to growing up Northern Iowan 115:40, p.4	03/04/2019	In the author's opinion, drinking alcohol and growing up are linked; photo.
13	"MLKegs" tradition is embarrassing for community Northern Iowan 115:29, p.3	01/24/2019	In the author's opinion, the UNI "MLKegs" drinking tradition is a disrespectful appropriate of Martin Luther King Jr's name and legacy; photo.
14	Tips for a safe homecoming Northern Iowan 115:16, p.3	10/18/2018	Student Wellness Services shares safety tips for Homecoming; photo.
15	TheatreUNI to present 'Hair' for 50th aniversary Northern Iowan 114:39, p.4	02/22/2018	Sarah Hofmeyer reports on TheatreUNI's production of 'Hair' that is showing at Strayer Wood Theatre. TheatreUNI and the School of Music worked together to make the musical possible.
16	IOC bans Russia from 2018 Winter Games Northern Iowan 114:27, p.6	12/07/2017	Russia is not allowed to compete in the 2018 Winter Games. The decision from the International Olympic Committee comes after a three year investigation into a state-sponsored doping system. Athletes will be allowed to compete under neutral colors.
17	Theatre presents 'Genuine Cigaretts' Northern Iowan 144:22, p.4	11/09/2017	"Genuine Cigarettes" is going to be presented by the UNI Interpreters Theatre. The one act play will be stage read with the actors reading off a script during the performance. The play covers concepts related to mental health, relationships, dependency, and alcoholism.
18	Wellness Wednesday hopes to bring change Northern Iowan 114:20, p.5	11/02/2017	Student Wellness Services hosts sessions every Wednesday titled "Wellness Wednesdays." The five week sessions are intended to help students find ways to develop skills to better cope with college life; photo.
19	Safe decisions during Homecoming Northern Iowan 114:9, p.3	09/25/2017	Student Wellness Services gives tips on how to stay safe during Homecoming Week; photo.
20	Weekend SafeRide Northern Iowan 114:9, p.3	09/25/2017	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) sponsors Weekend SafeRide. The schedule is listed; photo.
21	SWS guest column: spring break safety checklist Northern Iowan 112:43, p.3	03/10/2016	Student Wellness Services gives students a spring break safety checklist covering alcohol, drugs, and sex.
22	CV arrests teach COE students lesson Northern Iowan 112:42, p.2	03/07/2016	Students and faculty of the College of Education reflect on the recent arrests of Cedar Falls High School teacher Douglas Wilkinson and Kingsley Elementary School principal Amber Dietz; photo.
23	Ninth year of beer benefit Northern Iowan 112:39, p.1	02/25/2016	The ninth annual Beers to You and Gourmet Too, a fundraiser for the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), will take place at the Five Sullivan Brothers Center in Waterloo on February 27; photos.
24	Beck's or bust Northern Iowan 112:30, p.1	01/25/2016	A man head-butted and broke a window at Beck's Sports Grill on College Hill on January 23; photos.
25	From law enforcement to incarceration Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2	10/19/2015	The first Iowa Criminal Justice Summit was held on October 1 in the Maucker Union Ballroom; Bernie Kerik spoke about his experience on both sides of the system.
26	Take a pledge to protect fellow Panthers: SWS guest column Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3	10/12/2015	Student Wellness Services discusses health and safety during Homecoming week;photo.
27	'Student' has now been redefined Northern Iowan 112:10, p.1	10/01/2015	A presentation of revisions to the Student Conduct Code policy was held on September 23 in Maucker Union. Three major changes included broadening the definition of "student," including drug paraphernalia into the subject of illegal substances, and changing the name of Hearing Panels to Conduct Board; photo.
28	DOR bans beer towers Northern Iowan 112:3, p.1	09/03/2015	The Department of Residence has issued new rules for all residence halls that ban the display of empty alcohol containers and also place tighter rules on drinkers in the dorms; photo.
29	The freshman college experience checklist Northern Iowan 112:2, p.3	08/31/2015	Wagner shares a list of experiences college students should have. It includes eating too much in the dining center, working out in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), wearing sweats to class, pulling an all-nighter, drinking too much, experiencing a hang over, and kissing your crush under the Campanile.
30	Better drinking at CSBS conference Northern Iowan 111:53, p.5	04/27/2015	Students at the CSBS conference were taught how to effectively be a responsible drinker.
31	Weighing the pros & cons: should alcohol be served at games? Northern Iowan 111:41, p.6	03/05/2015	Student Sean Dengler tackles the topic of alcohol being sold at sporting events; photo.
32	Empower yourselves against assailants Northern Iowan 111:20, p.3	11/06/2014	Student Jessica Kautzer urges female students to take a greater stand against sexual assault and be more aggressive when it comes to protecting themselves.
33	Decriminalization of weed affects racial justice Northern Iowan 110:52, p.3	04/24/2014	Says that people of minorities or lower class status are the targets of marijuana enforcement laws.
34	Alcohol affects verbal consent Northern Iowan 110:50, p.4	04/14/2014	The author reminds readers of the astounding number of rapes that occur on college campuses. The best way to prevent this is to clearly define consent. College students should know that one cannot give consent while under the influence of alcohol.
35	UNI loses student to drunken driver Northern Iowan 110:49, p.3	04/10/2014	UNI student Dawson Besler was killed by a drunk driver. He was a junior business management major.
36	Simulating effects of alcohol Northern Iowan 110:44, p.1	03/13/2014	The Iowa Governor Traffic Safety Bureau hosted an event to shed light on how to consume alcohol responsibly. There were sobriety tests, tips on how to be safe while drinking, and a water pong game; photo.
37	New rules enhance pot industry Northern Iowan 110:40, p.2	02/27/2014	The legalization of marijuana has had a great impact on Colorado's tax revenue. It is still unclear what the future of medical marijuana might look like in Iowa. A bill for legalization was brought to the Iowa Senate a week ago.
38	Adderall things considered Northern Iowan 110:28, p.4	12/13/2013	The author thinks that the underlying problem to Adderall abuse is the intense pressure placed on students to succeed. Many students that are abusing Adderall are top students. Students need to realize that their health is more important than grades.
39	Adderall use on the rise Northern Iowan 110:26, p.1	12/06/2013	Studies show that more and more university students are using Adderall and related drugs in attempts to improve focus. These drugs are having very negative side effects and long-term health issues. Students should use other methods to improve focus.
40	Police discover missing 'Phi' sign Northern Iowan 110:21, p.1	11/08/2013	The "Phi" sign on Alpha Phi's house has been stolen twice this semester. Police have found the "Phi" sign in a student's dorm room along with drugs and equipment to make fake id's. The case is still under investigation; photo.
41	UNI students sound off on the nature of violent video games Northern Iowan 110:16, p.4	10/22/2013	Many college students play violent video games such as the newly released "Grand Theft Auto V". Studies have shown that violence in video games does cause criminal or aggressive behavior in young adults; photo.
42	Public intox popular crime during Homecoming Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1	10/11/2013	Alcohol is often an issue during Homecoming week. Last year at the football game, seven students were arrested for public intoxication; photo.
43	Local museum offers unique event series Northern Iowan 110:4, p.4	09/10/2013	The Grout Museum will be celebrating National Drink Beer Day on September 28. They are also celebrating many other unique holidays and hosting trivia nights in hope of attacking a younger crowd to the museum.
44	Picking up a drink? Put the keys down Northern Iowan 109:45, p.5	04/02/2013	Author reminds readers of the dangers of driving while under the influence. She shares some safe options to get home including taking the UNI SafeRide bus.
45	Students simulate drunk driving Northern Iowan 109:38, p.1	02/26/2013	Wellness and Recreation Services, along with UNI Public Safety, hosted a program called, "UNI I am Making Safe Decisions." Students simulated drunk driving to see how dangerous it really is; photo.
46	UNI to host interactive safety event Public Relations News Release 2012:205, p.1	02/18/2013	"UNI I am . . . Making Safe Decisions!" is an event that will be hosted by UNI Public Safety, Wellness and Recreation Services, and local and state law enforcement. The event will have educational and high-risk drinking prevention activities.
47	Grit 'n' Glam Northern Iowan 109:32, p.7	02/05/2013	Fashion questions asked and answered; photo.
48	Hemp for change: industrial hemp is not marijuana Northern Iowan 109:30, p.4	01/29/2013	Author believes the word hemp is met with resistance by those who know nothing about it, but fear the worst. Most people are unwilling to learn the truth about the plant. As the misinformed masses grow, the benefits of the plant are suppressed; photo.
49	UNI to offer violence prevention training Public Relations News Release 2012:40, p.1	08/31/2012	Program designed for educators and service providers; wanting to integrate the Mentors in Violence Prevention model into their programming.
50	We're all here, but not all of us know why Northern Iowan 109:2, p.5	08/28/2012	Some students attend college for the education and some for the parties. All students have the opportunity to enjoy the freedom of expression. Each student can search for who they really are and what they wish to do with the rest of their lives.
51	RA behavior policy is ineffectual Northern Iowan 108:54, p.5	04/27/2012	Believes that the policy prohibiting RA's from being in the company of underage persons where alcohol is being consumed is unreasonable and unfair; photo.
52	College Hill businesses adapt to recession Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1	04/03/2012	Thanks to tax increment financing, College Hill will see improvements to windows and buildings. Businesses are adjusting prices and holding specials. They are trying to change the perception of "The Hill" as only a place to drink; photo.
53	UNI to host lecture on war on drugs Public Relations News Release 2011:212, p.1	03/13/2012	UNI will host a lecture on the War on Drugs hosted by Neill Franklin a Law Enforcement Officer.
54	Are more students leaving the Hill to go downtown Northern Iowan 108:37, p.1	02/17/2012	The Barmuda establishments on College Hill have seen a decline in business during the recession, but their downtown businesses have seen an increase. The Hill is turning into a younger crowd, since several establishments allow entry at 18; photo.
55	College Hill bars lower prices, make changes Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1	02/10/2012	Three Barmuda establishments on College Hill respond to student/patron input. Cover charges have been eliminated in most cases and prices have been lowered; photo.
56	Can we compromise, please? Northern Iowan 108:21, p.5	11/08/2011	Shuttle transportation after 5PM urged for those who study, use computer labs, or practice late in the day. Shuttles at 10PM twice a week would be a start.
57	There aren't many smiles left for me Northern Iowan 108:15, p.4	10/18/2011	Notes concern for the importance of alcohol in the lives of many college students. College has involved alcohol for years, but it seems like overuse has taken over an entire generation.
58	Don't tase me, bro Northern Iowan 108:8, p.10	09/23/2011	Two members of the department of public safety meet with students to discuss the safe consumption of alcohol. Suggestions given in handling driving or a fellow student over consumption of alcohol.
59	Awareness Month: is hooking up letting you down? Northern Iowan 107:50, p.12	04/15/2011	April is STD Awareness Month. Men and women are urged to get tested.
60	Stackhouse arrested for drug possession Northern Iowan 95:44, p.16	03/22/2011	Sean Stackhouse was arrested Wednesday for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
61	Paths and expectations Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10	03/04/2011	The college experience is not the same for all students. All professors do not wear tweed jackets and all students do not spend hours and hours in local bars. Get involved and do your own thing. Make your own choices.
62	Violence prevention educators urge students to be cautious during spring break Northern Iowan 107:41, p.5	03/04/2011	Spring break is only a week away. Students urged to travel in groups, not to take drinks from strangers, and know how much alcohol they have consumed; photo.
63	NISG kicks off Alcohol Awareness Week Northern Iowan 107:40, p.4	03/01/2011	Activities and speakers will share the dangers of alcohol with students, staff, and faculty during the coming week. Memory loss, injury, unwanted sexual activity, drunk driving, criminal mischief, or public intoxication can result.
64	Please drink responsibly Northern Iowan 107:29, p.7	01/21/2011	Turning 21 allows consumption of alcohol to be legal. Today's attitude among college students toward reckless drinking needs to be discussed. Alcohol in excess is not needed to have fun.
65	DJKaput Northern Iowan 107:27, p.12	12/10/2010	The arrest of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for drug possession seems to cap the season for the Hawkeye football team. DJK was the leading receiver and has been suspended from all team activities; prior to the bowl game.
66	Booze + cruise = lose Northern Iowan 107:16, p.11	10/22/2010	Drinking and driving is a very dangerous combination. Over eighteen hundred young people, aged eighteen to twenty-four, die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including automobile accidents; photo.
67	Don't drink your way to danger Northern Iowan 107:15, p.9	10/19/2010	Homecoming weekend is often filled with fun and alcohol. Students urged to be careful of consuming too much alcohol. Being arrested, having your stomach pumped, or being raped are not positive things to remember from the Homecoming weekend.
68	Brad's Sports Blurb: Lance Armstrong, was it worth it? Northern Iowan 107:8, p.6	09/24/2010	The shadow of illegal drug use continues to be in Lance Armstrong's life. He has won seven consecutive Tour de France titles and raised over $250 million for cancer research. This will all be forgotten, if convicted of using drugs; photo.
69	Don't let tailgating leave you with your tail between your legs Northern Iowan 107:6, p.5	09/17/2010	Students reminded of the new regulations for tailgating prior to and following UNI and University of Iowa football games.
70	Binge drinking Northern Iowan 107:4, p.5	09/10/2010	The dangers of binge drinking presented. Suggestions for more activities for students on Friday and Saturday nights that might curb drinking.
71	UNI Police participate in national campaign Northern Iowan 107:3, p.2	09/03/2010	Increased enforcement on drunk driving will be the focus of area law enforcement units between August 24 and September 6.
72	There's more to college than that Northern Iowan 106:51, p.5	04/20/2010	Attempts to understand why drinking alcohol seems to be such an important part of the college experience.
73	What debate: Northern Iowan 106:50, p.4	04/16/2010	Author questions the citation of five persons all on the same side of restricting those under 21 from entering bars in Iowa City as being called a debate.
74	Iowa City bans those under 21 from bars; students question possibility of ordinance in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 106:48, p.1	04/09/2010	Many in Cedar Falls, including Mayor Crews, do not think such an ordinance will be put into effect here; photo.
75	NISG and Greeks to hold Safety Week to raise alcohol awareness among students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.2	03/05/2010	The week prior to Spring Break will aim at increasing alcohol and sexual awareness among students. The consequences of a good time will be emphasized.
76	Officials issue travel warnings for spring breakers Northern Iowan 106:41, p.6	03/05/2010	Mexico and Haiti are under travel warnings issued by the Department of State. Violent crime and demonstrations plus dangers from the Mexican drug cartels are the causes of concern for Mexico; photo.
77	Ritalin and Addeall abused by college students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.6	03/05/2010	Mark Rowe, substance abuse services coordinator, states that drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder are commonly used by students seeking to keep up with academic studies; photo.
78	Stay alive during spring break Northern Iowan 106:40, p.5	03/02/2010	Students urged to know their location, drink responsibly, travel in a group, and beware of sharing too much information electronically during Spring Break.
79	Iowa Board of Pharmacy recommends rescheduling marijuana Northern Iowan 106:38, p.1	02/23/2010	Board moves marijuana to a Schedule II drug that "has currently accepted medical use". The ruling came too late for a vote this year by Iowa legislators. A vote on medical use of marijuana will come in 2011; photo.
80	UNI's Eglseder suspended three games Northern Iowan 106:36, p.15	02/16/2010	Jordan Eglseder was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He is now serving a three game suspension from the men's basketball team. He is the starting center.
81	Bill could erase underage alcohol-related offenses Northern Iowan 106:33, p.1	02/05/2010	Representative Kurt Swaim is a strong proponent of a bill allowing underage alcohol convictions to be expunged. The violator must wait two years and have no additional criminal convictions before applying to clear his record; photo.
82	Increased Cedar Falls Police Department forces to be present at Homecoming Northern Iowan 106:13, p.3	10/13/2009	Cedar Falls Police will place more officers on duty this weekend during Homecoming. Nineteen reserve officers will be on duty, in addition to fifty-five sworn officers. Road blocks and no parking zones will be in effect.
83	Police to pay more attention to alcohol-related issues at Homecoming Northern Iowan 106:13, p.3	10/13/2009	Homecoming brings more people to campus; with increased tailgating, over consumption of alcohol becomes more likely. Dave Zarifis warns that a zero tolerance will be used for drunk driving, open containers, and bootlegging; photo.
84	UNI Department of Public Safety donates to SafeRide Northern Iowan 106:13, p.5	10/13/2009	Students can still take advantage of the SafeRide service during Homecoming and the remainder of the year; program provides students who have been drinking with a safe way to return to their dorms or apartments. Over 9000 used the service last year.
85	Midterm suggestions Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	The semester is nearly half over. Next week midterms rear their ugly head. Remember to exercise and always give one hundred per cent effort. Drink water, try diet soda, and cut down on alcohol, especially during Homecoming.
86	Drinking: Facts on tap and what you should know to protect yourself Northern Iowan 106:11, p.11	10/06/2009	Unprotected sex is one of the most common consequences of heavy drinking on a college campus. If you choose to drink, avoid drinking games, look out for friends, eat before drinking, one drink per hour, and stick with the same drink.
87	Response to alcohol testing questioned by students Northern Iowan 106:8, p.5	09/25/2009	Personal observations on the use of breathalyzers in accident investigations.
88	Alcohol testing policies questioned by students Northern Iowan 106:7, p.1	09/22/2009	A uniform standard for the use of breathalyzers for alcohol use urged. Currently the police need to have some type of proper cause to believe that alcohol was involved in an incident.
89	Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4	09/22/2009	Response to Trevor Boeckmann's article on Tucker Max. Violations of several rules of conduct at UNI cited.
90	Pointless protests Northern Iowan 106:5, p.8	09/15/2009	Challenges protests against the book and movie "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell".. Demonstrators have determined that the book and movie are part of the "rape culture" and should be banned. The author asks that people support awareness.
91	College Hill apartment set on fire by intoxicated resident Northern Iowan 106:4, p.1	09/11/2009	Fire serves as a wake up call for fire safety in dorms and apartments. Center for Campus Fire Safety formed to promote and provide fire safety information to students; photo.
92	"Fan cans" get negative feedback Northern Iowan 106:2, p.5	09/01/2009	Anheuser-Busch and their "Team Pride" line of sports color combinations on Bud Light cans have come under fire from university officials at twenty-five schools, including Iowa and Iowa State. The company has agreed to discontinue the design upon request.
93	SafeRide Shuttle rides on despite funding issues Northern Iowan 106:2, p.1	09/01/2009	The shuttle provides a safe way for people to enjoy weekend evenings without having to worry about transportation, especially while intoxicated. Tough economic times have left a $7,000 shortfall for the program. NISG is looking at alternative funding.
94	Alcohol on campus Northern Iowan 105:56, p.4	06/19/2009	Proposes serving alcohol in dining halls and residence; cites experience in Tasmania cited; suggests use of the student ID to regulate the amount of alcohol a person can purchase during a given time frame.
95	Columnist concludes what is wrong with sports in the modern era Northern Iowan 105:49, p.21	04/14/2009	Top five problems in the sports world explained.
96	Last dance with tuition Northern Iowan 105:47, p.7	04/07/2009	Realities of college life; 25 to 30 per cent of college students do not return for their sophomore year, after six years, fifty per cent of college students have not graduated.
97	Economy affects local night life Northern Iowan 105:38, p.13	02/24/2009	College students adjust to reality of paying for rent, groceries, utilities, and social activities. Business owners have noticed a decline in patrons; prompting them to have more specials. Students have added more hours to work schedule.
98	Drinking is a personal choice Northern Iowan 105:37, p.6	02/20/2009	Drinkers and non-drinkers need to respect the decisions of others when it comes to alcohol consumption.
99	Yankees star admits use of banned substance Northern Iowan 105:35, p.12	02/13/2009	Another major league baseball star, Alex Rodriguez, confesses to using steroids; photo.
100	An alarming danger on the road; texting while driving more dangerous than drunk driving Northern Iowan 105:27, p.13	12/12/2008	Students recount experiences of sending text messages while driving; statistics show that that is a dangerous practice; photo.