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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Tonya Harding needs grace-not everyone is perfect Northern Iowan 119:14, p.3	10/13/2022	Abigail Saathoff writes their opinion of the story of Tonya Harding. Saathoff believes in Tonya Harding's side of the story in which she had no part of the clubbing incident with Nancy Kerrigan.
2	Leave athletes alone Northern Iowan 118:36, p.3	02/21/2022	The author discusses the bullying and online hate that athletes, particularly female athletes, face when they're perceived to have failed and finds it judgmental and unacceptable. Saathoff specifically discusses the instances of Simone Biles at the 2021 Summer Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin at the 2022 Winter Olympics, and Naomi Osaka at the French Open; photos.
3	UNI postpones fall sports to spring Northern Iowan 116:1, p.10	08/20/2020	Sports including volleyball, women's soccer, cross country, and football were cancelled for fall by the Missouri Valley Conference due to COVID-19 concerns; photo.
4	Heims on US team Northern Iowan 115:40, p.9	03/04/2019	UNI track and field athlete Jessica Heims will compete in the 2019 Paralympic Games. Heims also competed in 2016 in Rio De Janiero.
5	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.
6	UNI wrestler to participate in Olympic Trials Northern Iowan 112:47, p.1	04/04/2016	Cedar Falls hosted the Last Chance Olympic Qualifier wrestling tournaments the weekend of April 2; Blaize Cabell and Max Thomsen participated. Cabell and Joe Colon, who qualified previously, will participate in the Olympic trials.
7	Student voices Northern Iowan 110:37, p.1	02/17/2014	Students and faculty answer the question "What's your favorite part of the Olympics so far?"
8	Politics put a black eye on Olympics Northern Iowan 110:34, p.6	02/06/2014	This year's Winter Olympics features a lot of controversy over Russian laws on homosexual rights. Safety is a top concern for athletes. Participants are cautioned about wearing team colors outside of events due to potential terrorist attacks.
9	Former Olympian addresses UNI Northern Iowan 110:16, p.1	10/22/2013	Olympian Anita DeFrantz spoke at the Hall of Excellence induction ceremony. The 2013 inductees included Donald Briggs, Mark Farley, Frederick Pelley, and Debra Stephenson. These are people who have positively represented UNI over the years; photo.
10	A great day in the history of Panther wrestling Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.14	01/01/2013	Highlights of the proud history of UNI wrestling; has begun multi-phase improvement program that will include workout room, locker room, coaches' offices, and strength and conditioning facility; photo.
11	Gold medal goals Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.14	10/01/2012	Hollie Walusz served as the athletic trainer for the US women's soccer team at the 2012 Olympics in London; photo.
12	The University of Northern Iowa and the Universidade de Sao Paulo partner in support of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics Public Relations News Release 2011:334, p.1	06/29/2012	The universities sign agreement; allowing exchange of staff, researchers, and students. The Brazilian university has nearly 90,000 students on 11 campuses. Internships and exchange programs will provide many experiences.
13	Should Olympic athletes get paid to represent their country? Northern Iowan 108:51, p.11	04/17/2012	Some athletes have suggested that they be paid to participate in the Olympic Games. Author states that being asked to play or winning the opportunity is enough. Money is not the object; photo.
14	State of Iowa Physics Olympics Competition held April 14 Public Relations News Release 2009:419, p.1	04/22/2010	Washington High School placed First, Urbandale High School placed second, and Cedar Falls High School placed third in the overall school team competition, which includeed teams with students participating in all events.
15	Regional Physics Olympics to take place in UNI-Dome March 25 Public Relations News Release 2009:350, p.1	03/23/2010	Student teams will design and construct devices or setups from everyday materials to perform specific physical tasks in events such as the self-propelled catapult, mouse-trap car, student-powered water heater, optical slalom, and a challenge problem.
16	Athlete and student: a striking comparison Northern Iowan 106:41, p.4	03/05/2010	Compares the training of Olympic athlete Apolo Ohno and the life of a college student. Training is similar to studying; due to measuring up to standards of the class or competition.
17	Brad's Sports Blurb Northern Iowan 106:39, p.6	02/26/2010	United States men's hockey team defeats Canada, 5-3. Team USA will now play Finland in the semi-finals.
18	Let the games begin! Northern Iowan 106:37, p.4	02/19/2010	The Winter Olympics is in full swing. The speed, danger, and grace of international athletes is on display. The sense of peace and camaraderie among teams and spectators is inspiring.
19	Brad's Sports Blurb Northern Iowan 106:36, p.15	02/16/2010	Apolo Anton Ohno if focused going into the Olympic Games competition; photo.
20	Brad's Sports Blurb: King Bolt, sprinter Usain Bolt reigns over sports world Northern Iowan 106:2, p.12	09/01/2009	Jamaican track phenomenon Usain Bolt sets two more world records.
21	UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics winners advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2008:431, p.1	04/01/2009	Teams from Cedar Falls High School, instructed by Kenton Swartly and Brad Baker, and Waterloo East High School, instructed by Tony Burns, placed first and second, respectively, in the overall school team competition.
22	Life's a beach for Olympic gold medalist Northern Iowan 105:31, p.7	01/30/2009	Interview with Todd Rogers, gold medalist in sand volleyball in Beijing; photo.
23	Gold medalist Todd Rogers comes to McLeod Center Northern Iowan 105:30, p.1	01/27/2009	The ultimate summer beach party will be held in the McLeod Center. The Hot Winter Nights Tour of volleyball professionals will present an exhibition; playing on 220 tons of sand spread on the arena floor; photo.
24	Beach volleyball Olympians will visit UNI's McLeod Center, Jan. 31 Public Relations News Release 2008:276, p.1	12/17/2008	The first indoor volleyball tour of its kind, gives our die-hard fans and new fans a first-hand look at the best athletes in the world including Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers, along with other top Olympians and AVP players.
25	Panther silver medalist Leeman passes away Northern Iowan 105:14, p.9	10/17/2008	Gerald "Germ" Leeman, former Iowa State Teachers College and Olympic wrestler, died after a battle with lung cancer; photo.
26	1976 Olympian champion John Naber to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:117, p.1	10/03/2008	The University will host the Fourth Annual Pursuing Victory With Honor Summit. Student athletes, coaches and administrators will learn about the importance of the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring.
27	Redemption runs amok in Beijing Olympics Northern Iowan 105:3, p.20	09/09/2008	United States men's basketball team and men's volleyball team win gold in Beijing. Water polo team takes the silver; photo.
28	Olympics an opportunity for peace Northern Iowan 105:2, p.16	09/05/2008	Believes the decision to compete in the Olympics was correct. U. S. participation showed that even with many differences with China; the countries can get along.
29	We shouldn't have been there at all Northern Iowan 105:2, p.18	09/05/2008	China accused of using the Olympics to showcase their form of government. Concerns over the lack of human rights in China should have led the U. S. not to participate; photo.
30	China's progressive building Northern Iowan 105:1, p.28	08/29/2008	The buildings used for the Beijing Olympic games were designed to impress.
31	Life's long season Northern Iowan 104:52, p.16	04/25/2008	Reminder to participate in sports this summer; believes that merely attending some games will be of benefit.
32	Watch the news already people, or else Northern Iowan 104:47, p.7	04/08/2008	Students urged to watch or read the news to keep up on local, national, and world events; photo.
33	A look at the beginning of the Winter Olympics Northern Iowan 102:41, p.17	02/28/2006	Survey of Winter Olympics games that began in 1924.
34	Olympics: where the real athletes play; winter games not drawing the national media attention they should Northern Iowan 102:36, p.16	02/10/2006	Americans should pay more attention to the Olympics and the athletes who trained hard to get there; photo.
35	Defining a champion Northern Iowan 101:3, p.11	09/03/2004	Spotlights Lance Armstrong and former Iowa State wrestler Cael Sanderson as true icons of American sports excellence.
36	Good, bad, and ugly Northern Iowan 101:2, p.5	08/31/2004	Comments on gold medal controversies at the 2004 Olympic games in Athens.
37	Dream Team turns into nightmare Northern Iowan 101:1, p.15	08/27/2004	Critique of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
38	Recent UNI graduate working as intern for U.S. Olympic Committee Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	07/19/2004	Rebecca Kruse granted a six-month internship with the Media and Public Relation Division of the USOC.
39	UNI faculty member working with U.S. Olympic teams at 2004 Athens Olympic Games Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	07/19/2004	Geof Mills works with the U.S. Olympic teams on security issues and also currently serves as provost of the American College of Greece. He is on leave from UNI.
40	UNI offered summer study tour in Greece Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.2	07/19/2004	Seventeen students participated.
41	UNI professor to work as photojournalist at 2004 Athens Paralympic Games Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	07/19/2004	Susan Hudson to cover Paralympic Games, games for the physically disabled, immediately to follow the Olympics in Athens.
42	Olympic dreams fall less than seconds short Northern Iowan 100:61, p.1	07/16/2004	Joey Woody falls two hundredths of a second short of being able to continue qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team.
43	Former UNI athletes qualify for Olympic trials Northern Iowan 100:59, p.1	07/02/2004	Three former UNI athletes earn chance to qualify for U.S. Olympic track team; photo.
44	Olympics torched without fire Northern Iowan 100:57, p.5	06/18/2004	Expresses disagreement with the drug-taking accusations being leveled at accomplished athletes.
45	Student voices Northern Iowan 100:25, p.9	11/25/2003	Students respond to the question, "What is your favorite Olympic event?"
46	Unforgettable Winter Olympics moments Northern Iowan 98:41, p.13	03/05/2002	Describes the unforgettable moments of the Olympic Games throughout the years; photo.
47	Curling: the sport of champions Northern Iowan 98:38, p.6	02/22/2002	Claims that he has found a new respect for curling.
48	2002 Winter Olympics . . . Olympics attract a variety of viewers Northern Iowan 98:37, p.13	02/19/2002	Students talk about their favorite Winter Olympics events.
49	Student voices Northern Iowan 98:37, p.13	02/19/2002	Students respond to the question: "What's your favorite winter Olympic sport to watch and why?"; photo.
50	Olympic ads with an attitude Public Relations News Release 2001:301, p.1	02/18/2002	Dennis Clayson will talk about the advertising techniques present in the Olympics commercials.
51	Winning isn't always fair Northern Iowan 98:36, p.7	02/15/2002	Comments on the recent judging controversy in the Olympic pairs figure skating competition.
52	Columnist gets into Olympic spirit Northern Iowan 98:34, p.5	02/08/2002	Claims that this year the Olympics are more important because it is a way for America to prove themselves to the world.
53	Can the Olympics bring home the TV gold? Public Relations News Release 2001:266, p.1	01/21/2002	Chris Martin will evaluate the prediction the popularity of the televised 2002 Winter Olympics.
54	'Olympics through my eyes' Northern Iowan 97:12, p.5	10/06/2000	Discusses the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
55	Van Sickel reflects on Olympic experience Northern Iowan 97:12, p.12	10/06/2000	Comments on the Olympic games from the perspective of being an exchange student in Australia; photo.
56	Van Sickel reports Olympic experiences from Australia Northern Iowan 97:6, p.1	09/15/2000	Australia's Prime Minister, John Ward, has recently made certain announcements concerning the Olympics and the Aboriginal Australians; photo.
57	What do Olympics really represent? Northern Iowan 95:32, p.8	01/29/1999	Recent bribery scandal in the Olympic Committee causes NI to question focus of Olympics.
58	Griffith Joyner, 38, dies of heart seizure Northern Iowan 95:7, p.19	09/22/1998	Florence Griffith Joyner died Monday of an apparent heart seizure.
59	An insider's view of the Olympics Public Relations News Release 1997:312, p.1	04/16/1998	John Lucas to share the history and future of Olympic Games.
60	Official Olympic lecturer John Lucas will speak to Physical Education Conference and public at the University of Northern Iowa Monday, April 20 Public Relations News Release 1997:315, p.1	04/16/1998	John Lucas, official lecturer for the International Olympic Committee, to speak at Physical Education Conference April 20.
61	University of Northern Iowa to host 10th annual Physical Education PK-12 Learning/Sharing Conference Sunday and Monday, April 19-20 Public Relations News Release 1997:314, p.1	04/16/1998	John Lucas, Bane McCracken, Lucy Lorenz, and Billy Gober to present at Physical Education PK-12 Learning/Sharing Conference April 19-20.
62	Nagano and big Nielsen divorce: irreconcilable differences Northern Iowan 94:39, p.6	02/24/1998	Columnist comments on the winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.
63	Ganja for the gold Northern Iowan 94:36, p.5	02/13/1998	Editorial comments on drug testing in the Olympic Games.
64	Lone Iowa Olympian makes debut next week Northern Iowan 94:36, p.4	02/13/1998	Bobsledder John Kasper is the sole Iowan on the 1998 U.S. Winter Olympic team; photo.
65	USA hockey==gold Northern Iowan 94:36, p.16	02/13/1998	Columnist comments on the US hopes for an Olympic gold medal in hockey.
66	Don't blow up Iraq! (until after the Olympics) Northern Iowan 94:35, p.5	02/10/1998	Editorial comments on the Olympic Committee asking the United States not to attack Iraq during the Olympics.
67	Special Olympics; overcoming challenges Northern Iowan 93:39, p.1	02/25/1997	1997 Special Olympics were held in the UNI-Dome Sunday; photo.
68	UNI Student Completes Stint at U. S. Winter Olympics Training Site Public Relations News Release 1996:230, p.1	01/20/1997	Catherine Broshears has returned to the normal atmosphere of graduate school; following field, metabolic, and performance testing in Lake Placid, New York.
69	Alumni profile: takedowns and reversals: Sandy Stevens' avocation brings enjoyment of Olympian proportions Northern Iowa Today 80:2, p.16	01/01/1997	Biographical profile of UNI alumna Sandy Stevens; photo.
70	Women athletes deserve respect Northern Iowan 93:4, p.16	09/13/1996	Columnist comments on women athletes who performed well at Olympic Games.
71	Grad student interns at Olympics Northern Iowan 93:2, p.15	09/06/1996	Graduate student Cathryn Broshears will intern at the winter Olympics training site in New York this fall; photo.
72	Eventful summer of Olympic proportions Northern Iowan 93:1, p.24	08/30/1996	Highlights of the summer Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.
73	University of Northern Iowa graduate student to intern at Winter Olympics training site in New York Public Relations News Release 1995:482, p.1	08/12/1996	Cathryn Broshears will be working with athletes at the Winter Olympics training site. She will conduct field, performance, and metabolic testing on the athletes.
74	Packaging the Olympics for television Public Relations News Release 1995:477, p.1	08/05/1996	Bettina Fabos speaks about NBC and the media creating conflict and focusing on personal rivalries during the Olympics.
75	Before going for the gold: Training for the Olympics Public Relations News Release 1995:473, p.1	07/29/1996	Bill Lawson says preparation for climate is especially important.
76	Community heroes get chance of a lifetime; Olympic torch travels through local area Northern Iowan 92:56, p.8	06/14/1996	Torch passes through; photo.
77	Meaning of Olympics has turned from gold to bronze Northern Iowan 92:56, p.5	06/14/1996	Does not like the way the Olympics have been run lately.
78	The athletes aren't the only ones getting a workout Public Relations News Release 1995:391, p.1	05/27/1996	With the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta comes the responsibilities of setting up media work areas.
79	Olympic oogling to occur this summer Northern Iowan 92:49, p.5	04/12/1996	Has tickets to Olympics this summer in Atlanta.
80	Reisinger off to Olympic Arena Campus News Network 6:6, p.2	11/13/1995	Maucker Union's scheduling and reservations manager Pam Reisinger will be Program Leader at Atlanta Olympic games; photo.
81	Whining Kerrigan undeserving of gold medal, 'Ice Princess' status Northern Iowan 91:25, p.14	11/18/1994	Critical of skater Nancy Kerrigan.
82	Forget Kerrigan's cries, Bayul deserves the gold Northern Iowan 90:44, p.8	03/11/1994	Comments on recent Winter Olympics.
83	If everyone were an Olympic skater, we would be safer Northern Iowan 90:38, p.5	02/18/1994	Believes assault on Nancy Kerrigan received exaggerated amount of attention.
84	Olympic coverage overkill; seventy-six hours of . . . . Northern Iowan 90:37, p.17	02/15/1994	Tired of Winter Olympics.
85	From the Upper Deck Northern Iowan 89:1, p.23	08/28/1992	Comments on Olympics.
86	Around the Horn Northern Iowan 88:63, p.7	07/24/1992	Comments on Olympics.
87	Pustelnik heads for Las Vegas, Olympic Trials in May Northern Iowan 88:49, p.11	04/03/1992	Former Panther wrestler Mark Pustelnik hoping to make Olympic team; photo.
88	Support our Olympic athletes Northern Iowan 88:42, p.17	03/03/1992	Urges Americans to support the team.
89	Basement sport goes Olympic...ping pong! Public Relations News Release 1988:140, p.1	11/07/1988	Fifty of the top table tennis players competed in the 13th annual Nissan Open Table Tennis Championship at UNI. U.S. Olympic coach Houshang Bozorgzadeh, says there's growing interest in the sport and discusses the team's performance at the Seoul Olympics.
90	Price Lab School Registration to be April 21 Public Relations News Release 1987:375, p.1	04/18/1988	Elementary students are registered for the Price Laboratory School's summer session. Summer programs cover drama, cooking, art, history, and music. Students residing outside of the Price Lab attendance zone are welcome to join the program.
91	World champion, Olympic gold medalist in track and field Doug Heir to kick off Handicapped Awareness Week activities at Northern Iowa April 18-22 Public Relations News Release 1987:356, p.1	04/08/1988	Doug Heir, Olympic gold medalist of wheelchair track and field, appears in University Hall to get Handicapped Awareness Week activities rolling. The week continues with a presentation on disabled children and a wheelchair basketball game in West Gym.
92	Dorm Life--But Not as We Know It Northern Iowan 84:40, p.11	02/23/1988	Olympic fantasy.
93	That American spirit . . . . Northern Iowan 84:40, p.1	02/23/1988	Students watch the Olympics on television; photo.
94	Northern Iowa is site of 1988 Olympic Table Tennis Trials, 12th annual Nissen Open Tourney Oct. 3-6 Public Relations News Release 1987:49, p.1	09/23/1987	The Nissen Open and U. S. Olympic Trials table tennis competitions are held in West Gym. Players from across the country join to compete for a position on the Olympic team, coached by UNI's Houshang Bozorgzadeh.
95	Olympic hopes driving UNI wrestlers into foreign lands Northern Iowan 83:41, p.18	02/27/1987	UNI's Olympic hopeful Mike Schwab feels he still has a long way to go; photo.
96	Sports experience of a lifetime UNI Century 12:4, p.8	09/01/1984	UNI staff help at Olympics; photo.
97	Interviews with athletes pressing Northern Iowan 81:1, p.1	08/31/1984	Nancy Justis returns after helping cover the Olympics in Los Angeles; talks about the experiences she and her husband Bob had there; photo.
98	Alumnus wrestles for Olympic spot UNI Century 12:3, p.8	06/01/1984	Mike McCready hopes to compete; photo.
99	Untitled Northern Iowan 80:47, p.2	03/30/1984	A depiction of Northern Iowan's Summer Olympics logo.
100	Olympic funds raised by UNI artists' efforts Northern Iowan 80:46, p.15	03/27/1984	Two teams will paint cars.