Suicide

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1 UNI Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention
Northern Iowan 119:48, p.5
UNI hosted its annual Out of the Darkness Walk on campus on April 1, 2023. Lauren McGuill writes more details about the event; photo.
2 Watch your language about sensitive issues
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.3
Abigail Saathoff requests that you think before saying you want to die due to a minor inconvenience; photo.
3 UNI students debate distance and in-person learning
Northern Iowan 118:19, p.3
Two students explain their experiences with distance learning, one enjoyed it and the other struggled.
4 September is suicide prevention month
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.3
A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
5 Walk supports suicide prevention
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1
UNI hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk supporting suicide awareness and mental health resources on April 24. The walk across campus featured booths and two livestreamed speakers addressed participants at 2 p.m.; photos.
6 LTE: Active Minds to host group creator, Alison Malmon
Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3
Active Minds UNI is hosting Alison Malmon, the founder and executive director of Active Minds, via Zoom on April 1. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Many professors in mental health departments are granting students extra credit to attend this event.
7 Everybody has problems, don't face them alone
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1
The author discusses their own personal experiences with mental health issues, stigma surrounding them, and the lack of quality services at UNI.
8 Mental health needs to be talked about
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.3
In the author's opinion, the prevalence of lyrics about mental illness such as anxiety and depression in the music industry reflects its increase in society beginning near the turn of the century. Horning believes both spreading awareness and questioning the causes are necessary; photo.
9 Speaker encourages mental health discussion
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.1
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.
10 Counseling enter sees policy change
Northern Iowan 116:11, p.2
The UNI Counseling Center has changed its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year. Counseling sessions, which had previously been unlimited for students under the mandatory student health fee, are now limited to five per year. Any additional sessions must now be billed to the student's health insurance. The reason for the change is partially based on declining enrollment; photo.
11 Walking out of the darkness for suicide prevention
Northern Iowan 115:50, p.1
Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention was held on April 14. The event raised $26,170 to help fund mental awareness programs; photos.
12 UNI Counseling Center offers cocoa, conversation
Northern Iowan 115:30, p.4
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held the event "Cocoa & Counseling" at the Counseling Center on January 23; photo.
13 Suicide awareness event sends silence packing
Northern Iowan 115:15, p.1
On October 11, the "Send Silence Packing" event lined Maucker Union with over 1,000 backpacks to raise awareness of the impact of suicide on college students. It was sponsored by Active Minds, the UNI Counseling Center, Lambda Theta Phi, and To Write Love on Her Arms; photos.
14 2016 Student Guide
Northern Iowan 112:54, p.
The summer 2016 student guide, including letters of welcome, information about higher education, and features of Cedar Falls; photos.
15 Panther Portrait: Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.5
Upsilon Nu Iota hosted the Out of the Darkness Campus suicide awareness walk on April 16; photos.
16 'Out of the Darkness' walk to spread awareness
Northern Iowan 112:49, p.1
Upsilon Nu Iota will hold the Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide awareness on April 16; photo.
17 Addressing mental health on campus
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.4
The university held a panel to discuss mental health concerns on campus; Leslie Williams, David Towle, Debby Ferguson, Mark Rowe-Barth, and Therese Callaghan spoke. 
18 Wishing a happy birthday to a special friend
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.3
The author celebrates Pokemon's 20th birthday and discusses the positive impact the video game has had on his life; photos.
19 Charges for mental health services proposed
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.2
In order to hire additional staff to meet student needs, the Student Health Center has proposed billing students for psychiatric care, a currently free service; photo.
20 Guest column: "free tuition" myth cause for concern
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.3
In response to the November 5 Northern Iowan article "Hit by a car? No free tuition," Heppeard discusses pedestrian traffic and stressors on college students that may lead them to risk their health and safety, including rising costs of tuition, anxiety, and depression. 
21 Keeping mental health in check
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.2
The UNI Counseling Center encourages students to seek support for their mental health, particularly after the deaths of two UNI students on campus.
22 Remembering Katie
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.3
Friends and family gathered at Bender Field on November 7 for a remembrance ceremony for Caitlyn "Katie" Burns, who died in her dorm room on September 23; photos.
23 You have worth
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.1
An anonymous student shares her struggles with depression and responds to the recent death of student Caitlyn Burns; photos.
24 Columnist responds to death of student
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3
Gravert shares his reaction to the death of student Caitlyn Burns, who reportedly committed suicide, and encourages students to seek support and consider their impact on the world; photo.
25 Hundreds gather at candlelight vigil to mourn death of fellow UNI student
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.2
Students gathered at the Campanile on September 23 for a candlelight vigil to remember the life of freshman Caitlyn Rae Burns; photo.
26 Walk to "shed light"
Northern Iowan 111:50, p.4
The Out of the Darkness walk was held to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
27 It's not an ad, it's a cry for help
Northern Iowan 111:23, p.3
Student Renae Beard criticizes the Northern Iowan's ad for employment due to its suicide undertone; photo.
28 To Write Love On Her Arms comes to life at UNI
Northern Iowan 111:23, p.1
The founder of To Write Love On Her Arms came to speak at UNI to inspire and encourage struggling students; photo.
29 Third annual candle vigil
Northern Iowan 111:4, p.1
The third annual candlelight vigil for suicide prevention was held in the Elm Room of Maucker Union; photo.
30 Saving lives: Phi U hosts suicide prevention walk
Northern Iowan 110:48, p.1
UNI's branch of Phi Upsilon Omicron hosted their first Out of the Darkness Walk. Phi U is a national honor society in family and consumer sciences. They were able to raise nearly $6000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
31 UNI to host walk for suicide prevention
Public Relations News Release 2013:214, p.1
UNI's chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron is hosting an inaugural Out of the Darkness Walk. This walk will help raise awareness and money for suicide prevention.
32 Depression hits home in Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 110:42, p.1
Talks about the rates of students suffering from depression and the types of issues they face. Gives statistics for the three Iowa state schools.
33 Mental health education is a must
Northern Iowan 110:18, p.3
The topic for discussion was the school shooting in Sparks, Nevada. Children are not taught how to cope with emotions. Instead, children act out, sometimes in terrible ways. Mental health care is a taboo tobic in modern society.
34 Controversial musical hits Strayer-Wood
Northern Iowan 110:17, p.4
"Spring Awakening" is a Strayer-Wood Theatre musical that is set to open on October 31. It deals with controversial subjects and is meant for mature audiences only; photo.
35 After big win, Sanchez plans activism for future
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1
Steven Sanchez was voted Homecoming queen. He has received support from the majority of UNI. His confidence has been raised due to how UNI has supported him; photo.
36 UNI student training black lab, Tags, to be service dog
Northern Iowan 109:47, p.6
Darin Adams is training a black lab to be a therapy dog. He is doing this through the program Retrieving Freedom which provides service dogs to disabled veterans and autistic children. The organization is working with UNI to get more students involved.
37 TWLOHA sells candy grams to promote suicide awareness
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.7
Members of To Write Love on Her Arms sold the candy grams during Valentine's Day. The chapter was formed in 2009 and is dedicated to helping those with depression or those having thoughts of suicide; photo.
38 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 108:11, p.6
Free hugs were available outside Maucker Union. The event was sponsored by members of UNI Write Love on Her Arms.
39 PostSecret blog founder Frank Warren to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2011:19, p.1
The founder of PostSecret, Frank Warren, will come to UNI to talk about his website and new book.
40 Digital bullying: a growing concern among students
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.5
Bullying has been around for years. New technology and social networking has been linked to a recent increase in student suicides; photo.
41 Sticks and Stones
Northern Iowan 107:12, p.5
Students urged to continue to push back against prejudice of any kind and refuse to tolerate harassment, bullying, and hatred.
42 The College Eye
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.11
New column examines urban legends. The relationship between a roommate's suicide and the grade point for the semester of the survivor are not related.
43 Live for today
Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3
Life is a precious gift. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Students urged not to take life for granted. Avoid drinking and driving.
44 Brost Bible readings provide relief from depression
Northern Iowan 103:55, p.4
Jennifer Brost expressed her views on the relationship between God and suffering; photo.
45 Candy from strangers
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.7
The poisoning death of Alexander Livinenko brings back the use of poisoning in history.
46 Suicide prevention a joint issue on campus
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.4
Wellness and Recreation Services and UNI Counseling Center work together to spread the word about suicide prevention.
47 Cooper covers rape issues
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.11
Andrea Cooper travels the country telling the story of her daughter, who committed suicide following her rape in 1995; photo.
48 New bill aimed at reducing veteran suicide rates
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.1
Leonard Boswell first proposed H.R. 5771 on July 12, 2006. The bill deals with prevention of suicide by war veterans and is named for a Grundy Center native, Joshua Omvig.
49 Maintaining healthy mental health; students dealing with changing lifestyles, stress have safe place to turn
Northern Iowan 101:42, p.1
There are many locations on campus that provide mental health help to students; photo.
50 Urban legends; is Bartlett Hall haunted?
Northern Iowan 101:14, p.9
Description of "eerie" events taking place in Bartlett Hall; photo.
51 Columnist publicly relives a painful night
Northern Iowan 101:7, p.7
Columnist describes his attempt at suicide.
52 Myth vs. reality: depression
Northern Iowan 101:5, p.11
Facts and statistics about depression and suicide; photo.
53 UNI student dies over the weekend
Northern Iowan 99:36, p.1
Although his death was ruled a suicide, the exact cause of the death of Brett Huntington has not been disclosed.
54 Suicide attempt prompts first taser gun use
Northern Iowan 99:26, p.1
Public Safety officers used a taser gun to disable a UNI student who was trying to commit suicide; photo.
55 Communication with your kids a key way to preventing teen suicide
Public Relations News Release 1998:245, p.1
Ann Vernon continues her discussion on teen suicide, stressing that communication between child and parent is key to prevention.
56 Teen suicide a problem many parents don't know about
Public Relations News Release 1998:245, p.1
Ann Vernon, professor of educational leadership and counseling, talks about the problem of teen suicide.
57 Should university be to blame?
Northern Iowan 95:31, p.6
Editorial questions the University's role in a student's life in light of 1994 suicide of Iowa student Sanjay Jain.
58 The right to death should be granted to all
Northern Iowan 95:26, p.6
Comments on people's rights to take their own lives.
59 Baker evacuated due to student's threat
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.4
Baker Hall was evacuated Friday when student said he was going to commit suicide.
60 Unanswered questions
Northern Iowan 93:46, p.6
Comments on mass suicide in California in correspondence with Hale-Bopp comet visit.
61 Student death
Northern Iowan 93:37, p.1
Bradley R. Kirsch died Thursday from a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
62 The Cynical Side
Northern Edition 2:12, p.2
Suicide is a bad choice.
63 Good grades are one example of a suicide victim's cover-up; 2.8 GPA is the average of those in school
Northern Iowan 88:22, p.7
It is difficult to predict who will commit suicide.
64 Suicide: a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness
Northern Iowan 88:21, p.7
Fifteen students have killed themselves since 1979; counseling services are available.
65 Self-help suicide--why is there so much interest in a "dark" topic?
Public Relations News Release 1991:8, p.1
There may be a lessening of the stigma of suicide for the ill and elderly.
66 Training students to recognize warning signs in peers may prevent suicides, counselor says
Public Relations News Release 1990:538, p.1
Parents, teachers, and even other teens can help prevent teen suicide.
67 "Spring Fling" to help celebrate life
Northern Iowan 85:53, p.6
Highlights of Greek activities.
68 Dramatic rise in Iowa suicide rates has counselors concerned.
Public Relations News Release 1988:87, p.1
Last year 398 people in Iowa people committed suicide, it the highest it has been since the '30s. Norm Story says poor self esteem, drugs and alcohol problems and economic factors are major cause of suicides.
69 Sense of 'loss' seen as driving force in youth suicide
Public Relations News Release 1987:350, p.1
AEA-7's John Preston discusses the leading causes of youth suicide, citing the strongest factor being a "sense of loss".
70 'Life. Let's be with it' theme of Suicide Awareness Week
Northern Iowan 84:49, p.5
List of activities.
71 University of Northern Iowa sponsoring suicide prevention program
Public Relations News Release 1987:328, p.1
The Union Policy Board, and Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils sponsor a suicide awareness program. Activities include a speech by AEA-7's John Preston, a volleyball tournament in the Physical Education Center, and a Casino Night in the Coffeehouse.
72 "Life. Let's Be In It!" Suicide prevention progress planned by Northern Iowa students, April 4-6
Public Relations News Release 1987:327, p.1
AEA-7 consultant, John Preston, appears in the Embassy Room to speak on suicide prevention. Activities continue with a performance by comedian Ben Ulin, a volleyball tournament, a campus organization activity fair, and a "Casino Night".
73 Suicide: a cry for help, not a desire to die
Northern Iowan 84:29, p.20
A look at the problem.
74 Frisbee, Life and the Little Things..
Northern Iowan 84:27, p.3
Reflects on friend who killed himself.
75 Entrapment schemes blamed for suicides
Northern Iowan 84:25, p.2
Gerald Baker cites cases.
76 Societal changes leading to suicidal thoughts
Northern Iowan 83:54, p.1
Norman Story believes that expectations place on men and lack of support for them may lead them to suicide.
77 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:296, p.1
Professor John Deegan speaks on Iowa's groundwater problem. Shelby Ingram and Jan Stephan explain how media coverage of youth suicides may lead to higher suicide rates. Professor Julia Wallace and Ivan Eland speak on the dangers of elderly drivers.
78 What¿s Up
Northern Iowan 85:2, p.4
Meetings and activities.
79 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:285, p.1
Counselors discuss factors causing the hightened rates of suicides in the age range of fifteen to twenty-four. Handicapped students discuss accomodations for people of their condition. School officials evaluate increasing rate of auto accidents.
80 Suicide/Life Awareness Week Feb. 23-27 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1987:230, p.1
The InterFraternity and Panhellenic Councils sponsor a series of events in Maucker Union for Suicide/Life Awareness Week. Events include a presentation by Dr. Norm Story, and a showing of "Animal House." The event was coordinated by Russel Phelps.
81 Entire counseling staff deals with suicide issue
Public Relations News Release 83:38, p.2
Lists some counselors who have been working with students in the aftermath of a campus suicide.
82 Suicide awareness cited
Public Relations News Release 83:38, p.7
IFC and Panhellenic will sponsor panels.
83 Counselor says sharing helps curb suicides
Northern Iowan 83:36, p.1
Norman Story talks about suicide and ways to prevent it.
84 Shull student found dead: death is third suicide at UNI since November
Northern Iowan 83:36, p.1
Thomas Andrew Luthens found dead in room.
85 Bartlett student found dead; family, friends are puzzled
Northern Iowan 83:29, p.1
Friends and family talk about Dan Grein; photo.
86 Suicide panel for Bartlett, Lawther held
Northern Iowan 83:29, p.1
Norman Story talks about the purposes of the panel.
87 King details suicide prevention
Northern Iowan 82:45, p.3
Speaker Lauren King takes part in Suicide Awareness Week; photo.
88 'Suicide is no kidding matter'
Northern Iowan 81:29, p.5
Panel discusses suicide.
89 What's up
Northern Iowan 81:28, p.6
Meetings and activities planned; leadership retreat planned, stress management support group, and Christ for UNI meeting.
90 Funeral services today for UNI student
Northern Iowan 81:26, p.1
Funeral information for Michael Crimmins, a UNI student whose death was ruled a suicide.
91 Support groups attempt to end the pain surrounding suicides
Northern Iowan 79:54, p.14
Jo Ann Cummings talks about the program.
92 Suicide attempts: cries for help
Northern Iowan 77:24, p.8
Professor Somervill talks about his research.
93 Suicide topic of speech
Northern Iowan 77:23, p.11
Professor Somervill will speak.
94 Fast-moving society blamed for increasing teenage suicide rate
Northern Iowan 76:23, p.4
Edward Redalen, a therapist with Area Education Agency 7, says the suicide rate has tripled in the last twenty years for people between the ages of 10 and 19.
95 Alcohol, drugs, suicide; Counseling Center helps students cope
Northern Iowan 76:6, p.9
Fifteen percent of the UNI student population uses the Counseling Center, which is higher than the national average of 12%; photo.
96 Clarence Wassam, Iowa professor, ends life
College Eye 23:2, p.1
Died June 4, 1931; had been ill.
97 Love affair, marriage, suicide all make history for building
College Eye 21:27, p.1
Historical highlights about Central Hall.
98 New York paper offers prize for essay on suicides
College Eye 18:28, p.7
Seeking clues on depression among college students.
99 I. S. N. S. in 1878 and 1879
College Eye 11:, p.2
Ella Rich describes experience of attending college here in its earliest days; describes campus and buildings.
100 A good example of the length
Normal Eyte 17:33, p.514
President Seerley has had to deny a report that a suicide club was formed at ISNS.