Thanksgiving

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1 We are thankful for films
Northern Iowan 118:26, p.4 		Hunter Friesen gives thanks to the five movies he watched over Fall Break; photo.
2 Traveling home for the holidays
Northern Iowan 118:23, p.5 		Reprinted from the December 8, 1987 edition of the Northern Iowan, the article discusses the author's experience of going home for Thanksgiving; photo.
3 Dorm-friendly Thanksgiving recipes
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.5 		The Northern Iowan staff compiled four no-cook Thanksgiving recipes for dorm students: Pumpkin Parfaits, Cranberry Feta Pinwheels, No-Bake Ginger Cookies, and Spinach Artichoke Dip; photo.
4 Christians, commercialization and holiday distractions
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5 		In Jackson's opinion, Christmas and Black Friday are over-commercialized and people should reduce their shopping and spend time with their families; photos.
5 This year, I'm thankful to be white
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.4 		Carr-Murphy discusses why she is thankful for being white; photos.
6 SWS guest column: Thanksgiving food for thought in 15 tips
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.3 		Thompson discusses Thanksgiving and mindful food consumption; photo.
7 A blacked-out holiday
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.3 		Student Riley Cosgrove expresses his distaste for Departments stores opening early on Thanksgiving and not letting employees get their deserved relaxation time; photo.
8 Counting our blessings versus counting our cash
Northern Iowan 110:26, p.3 		The author believes that Black Friday shopping is deteriorating the meaning of Thanksgiving. Black Friday shopping has become so chaotic that shoppers are getting trampled and injured. She suggests relaxing with family is a better way to spend the day.
9 The shameful truth behind Black Friday
Northern Iowan 110:26, p.3 		The author discusses how retailers make a huge profit even on Black Friday due to high-low pricing strategy. He believes that the violence and chaos on Black Friday is a sad reflection of our consumption oriented society.
10 Pledge to go turkey free this Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 110:25, p.3 		Says that millions of turkeys are killed in the United States for Thanksgiving each year. They are raised for slaughter under less than ideal conditions. Asks readers to consider a vegetarian option for their Thanksgiving feast.
11 Thanksgiving in the dorms
Northern Iowan 110:25, p.4 		Gives recipes for making a Thanksgiving meal in a microwave. Also gives decoration ideas.
12 Our gluttonous waste
Northern Iowan 108:25, p.3 		Thanksgiving is over for this year. Statistics shared showing an alarming number of people dying due to hunger related causes each year. The amount of food wasted is mind boggling; photo.
13 Holiday Hoopla to spread seasonal cheer in downtown Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.8 		Volunteers and committee members started transforming the downtown area into a winter wonderland. Music, food, and the arrival of Santa will take place the day after Thanksgiving.
14 What you doing over Thanksgiving break?
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.7 		Tweets from students about plans for break; photo.
15 Thanksgiving, America's nightmare before Christmas
Northern Iowan 108:23, p.5 		Students urged to "give thanks" on Thanksgiving. Enjoy your family gathering. It should be a special day and not the jumping off day for the Christmas holiday rush; photo.
16 UNI program will focus on reclaiming the holidays
Public Relations News Release 2010:115, p.1 		The holiday initiative will work with Iowans in areas such as clearing clutter, environmentally friendly gift ideas, buying locally, controlling holiday finances and reducing stress. The hope is that the holidays will be more enjoyable.
17 Reclaim your Holidays Series to be held at Iowa City Public Library
Public Relations News Release 2010:92, p.1 		Iowans will discover how to create more meaningful winter holidays at a series of free sessions held at the Iowa City Public Library. Participants will reflect on the holidays to more clearly understand their priorities.
18 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 106:23, p.10 		Students respond to the question; "What are you doing for Thanksgiving vacation?"; photo.
19 Students cope with stress as the semester winds down
Northern Iowan 106:22, p.12 		Students are ready for Thanksgiving break. Three months of classes has taken its toll. Students deal with stress in different ways; photo.
20 News Briefs: abandoned student bikes, UNI Web site
Northern Iowan 106:18, p.2 		Bicycles collected by Public Safety since last July will be auctioned prior to Thanksgiving. DeWayne Purdy announced upcoming changes in the UNI Web site. Plans for completion prior to next semester may not be attained.
21 Dead sprint to the finish
Northern Iowan 105:26, p.5 		Thinks that the week long Thanksgiving vacation might not have been beneficial to preparing for the last several weeks of class and then final examinations.
22 Truly thankful for simple things
Northern Iowan 105:25, p.5 		Family accident leads to feelings of gratitude to everyone involved.
23 A Midterm break proposal
Northern Iowan 105:24, p.3 		A day off between Labor Day and Thanksgiving proposed. The benefits would be a catch up day for visiting a professor, homework, papers, or going home. A break would encourage students and hopefully improve attentiveness.
24 Thanksgiving: going from overlooked to forgotten
Northern Iowan 105:24, p.4 		The transition between Halloween and Christmas should not be overlooked. Thanksgiving continues to be a major holiday based on family traditions; causing us to stop and think of all for which we have to be thankful.
25 Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays but
Northern Iowan 104:25, p.8 		Reflections on the loss of the "real meaning" of Christmas and the holiday season.
26 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 104:24, p.11 		Students respond to the question; "What will you be doing with your extra days of break?"
27 The classic Thanksgiving spread
Northern Iowan 104:23, p.9 		Recipes for Thanksgiving dinner; photo.
28 Christmas on Halloween
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.7 		Commercialization of Christmas starts after Halloween.
29 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:50, p.9 		Students respond to the question; "What's your favorite holiday"?
30 Full week of Thanksgiving break
Northern Iowan 103:39, p.6 		Board of Regents approved a calendar change for UNI. Students will have the entire week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2007.
31 Schedule schisms
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.7 		Commentary on UNI being the only state school having classes during the Thanksgiving week.
32 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.21 		Students respond to the question; "What are you looking forward to on Thanksgiving"?
33 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		Thanksgiving vacation begins Tuesday, November 21.
34 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		Classes resume Monday, November 27.
35 Improper planning
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.9 		Suggests scheduling Homecoming prior to mid term exams, having a week off for Thanksgiving, and adding a fall break.
36 NISG update
Northern Iowan 102:58, p.3 		NISG executive activities noted.
37 Deciphering wants from needs difficult for some
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.5 		Wonders why people spend Thanksgiving thinking of what they are thankful for, and then turn around and indulge on shopping the next day.
38 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.7 		Students respond to the question, "What is your least favorite part of the upcoming holiday?"
39 The history of Thanksgiving, cultural celebrations
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.7 		Brief overview of feasts of the harvest celebrated around the world; photo.
40 Monday, Nov. 28
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 		Instruction resumes.
41 Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 		UNI offices closed.
42 Living every day like it's Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 102:24, p.5 		Wishes that people would take more time to enjoy things like friends, family, and food.
43 Candidates prepare for next week's election
Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1 		Pat Grassley and Kevin Willms' platform includes tuition reform, creating an online classroom directory, increasing attendance at sporting and cultural events, offering alternative book purchasing options, and extending Thanksgiving break; photo.
44 Commercialism and holiday hatred
Northern Iowan 101:38, p.5 		Wants people to realize the true meanings behind holidays; wants people to celebrate true meanings rather than the commercialism tied to them.
45 A bond that won't break
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.5 		Urges readers to live life to the fullest and appreciate their families after recounting the story of a soldier who died in Iraq the same day his son was born.
46 Christmas lights blinding the Thanksgiving turkey
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.5 		Disagrees with the excessive commercializing of Christmas that leads to ignoring the importance and meaning of other holidays.
47 Student voices
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.7 		Students respond to the question, "In the spirit of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?"; photo.
48 Throughout history, a day to give thanks
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.7 		Examines origins of the Thanksgiving holiday; photo.
49 Turkey day: 'wattle' you have?; everything you need to know about the holiday, bird, and traditions
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.1 		Trivia about Thanksgiving; photo.
50 Keep your chin up with times ahead
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.5 		Tries to help students beat the winter blues.
51 Reflections on Turkey Day
Northern Iowan 100:25, p.5 		Encourages students to think about what they are thankful for.
52 Dialogues on dwarfish doldrums
Northern Iowan 100:16, p.5 		Random thoughts about Jason Mraz, Christmas, and the time between Homecoming and Thanksgiving.
53 A holiday to satisfy the biggest appetites
Northern Iowan 99:25, p.11 		Suggestions are offered for responsible holiday eating.
54 Finally a break; time to give thanks and eat turkey
Northern Iowan 99:25, p.11 		The first Thanksgiving was held in the fall of 1621.
55 Giving thanks and gorging on turkey
Northern Iowan 99:25, p.7 		Gives the items she is most thankful for this year.
56 The NI gives thanks
Northern Iowan 99:25, p.7 		Feels they are most thankful for a break from school.
57 Giving thanks by giving to others
Northern Iowan 99:20, p.10 		St. Stephen Catholic Student Center is organizing Thanksgiving baskets of food for families in need in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area.
58 November brings signs of winter
Northern Iowan 99:20, p.7 		Feels Thanksgiving is being overrun by the excitement of Christmas.
59 Cliff comes to defense of sweet, juicy turkeys
Northern Iowan 99:26, p.9 		Discusses his Thanksgiving break.
60 Exercising support for each other
Public Relations News Release 2001:212, p.1 		Kathy Gulick will discuss how we can keep down the fat during the holiday season.
61 Student voices
Northern Iowan 98:23, p.11 		Students answer the question "What are you most thankful for?"; photo.
62 Thanksgiving celebrates America's traditions
Northern Iowan 98:23, p.11 		Magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale worked to get Thanksgiving declared a national holiday.
63 There's much to be thankful for
Northern Iowan 98:23, p.6 		Editorial board shares things for which they are thankful.
64 Happy Thanksgiving
Public Relations News Release 2001:207, p.1 		Trudy Eden will talk about the history of Thanksgiving.
65 Why people shop the day after Turkey
Northern Iowan 97:26, p.7 		Describes day after Thanksgiving shopping experience.
66 Be thankful for generosity of those before us
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.7 		Encourages students to remember the ways Native Americans helped to shape our country.
67 Student voices
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.11 		Students respond to the question, "What are your plans for Thanksgiving break?"; photo.
68 Time to give UNI students a real Thanksgiving break
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.7 		Asks University to extend the Thanksgiving break to a full week.
69 True Thanksgiving origins revealed
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.11 		The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 and lasted for three days but did not become annual event for the Pilgrims.
70 Turkey and taters, let's all go home!
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.11 		Many different Thanksgiving holiday traditions will take place this weekend.
71 Making sure the turkey is the only thinng that's stuffed at Thanksgiving
Public Relations News Release 2000:301, p.1 		Advice on weight control during the holidays.
72 True meaning of Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 97:24, p.8 		Believes that family should be the most important part of the holidays.
73 Thanksgiving building hours
Campus News Network 11:8, p.3 		Holiday hours for Library, Maucker Union, and Wellness Center.
74 Native American title invented by U. S. government
Northern Iowan 96:27, p.8 		Student responds to Myrna Lebron's letter concerning Indians and the settlers.
75 'Modern politically correct view' Pilgrims, Indians may not be accurate
Northern Iowan 96:26, p.10 		Describes the historical relationship between white settlers and American Indians.
76 Dreams of turkey, stuffing pervade Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 96:25, p.8 		History of Thanksgiving.
77 Little things to be thankful for
Northern Iowan 96:25, p.5 		Columnist shares what she is thankful for this year.
78 Thanksgiving history more than Pilgrims and Indians
Northern Iowan 96:25, p.5 		Columnist shares the history of Thanksgiving.
79 Thanksgiving travel safety
Northern Iowan 96:25, p.8 		Tips for traveling safely during the holiday season.
80 Healthy holiday eating
Public Relations News Release 1999:142, p.1 		Hattie Middleton talks about keeping the calories down over Thanksgiving.
81 Another Thanksgiving Day
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.5 		Columnist comments on his family's part in the history of Thanksgiving.
82 Imagining my last undergraduate Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.5 		Comments on Thanksgiving with his family.
83 Thanksgiving history meshes with today's traditions
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.8 		Thanksgiving traditions.
84 Thanksgiving, WWF go hand-in-hand
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.6 		Giving thanks for joys in his life.
85 Time to be thankful
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.5 		Students have much to be thankful for this season.
86 The Riot Act
Northern Iowan 95:24, p.9 		Describes what a student would serve for Thanksgiving.
87 Happy turkey day!
Northern Iowan 94:25, p.4 		Ten things to do during Thanksgiving break.
88 Thanksgiving tales, traditions
Northern Iowan 94:25, p.8 		A history of the Thanksgiving holiday.
89 Enjoying Thanksgiving without adding to your waistline
Public Relations News Release 1997:129, p.1 		UNI Dietician Patty Juergens will outline healthy eating patterns for Thanksgiving.
90 Giving thanks
Public Relations News Release 1997:129, p.1 		UNI Associate Professor of Religion James Robinson states that the Thanksgiving holiday has managed to stay closer to its origin despite attempts at commercialism.
91 Alternatives for vegetarians on Thanksgiving
Northern Iowan 93:25, p.7 		Instructions for preparing vegetarian dishes for Thanksgiving.
92 Helpful hints for preparing your bird; clip this article for future reference; you might need it some day
Northern Iowan 93:25, p.7 		Instructions for preparing turkey, gravy, dressing, salad, and pumpkin pie.
93 Thanksgiving: it wasn't just Pilgrims and their turkeys
Northern Iowan 93:25, p.9 		History of Thanksgiving.
94 Giving thanks around the world
Public Relations News Release 1996:177, p.1 		Irene Tan discusses the ways in which other cultures celebrate Thanksgiving-type celebrations.
95 Can-shaped cranberry sauce surely something to be thankful for
Northern Iowan 92:25, p.4 		Humorous look at things he is grateful to have at Thanksgiving.
96 I'm thankful for . . . .
Northern Iowan 92:25, p.6 		Students tell what they are thankful for; photo.
97 Thanksgiving never gets respect
Northern Iowan 92:20, p.5 		Enjoys Thanksgiving, doesn't want it to be overlooked.
98 Put aside negativity, give thanks
Northern Iowan 91:27, p.2 		Things to be thankful for.
99 Let's talk turkey
Northern Iowan 91:26, p.8 		Parts of the turkey are described.
100 Appease the rugrats with a Thanksgiving Disney feast
Northern Iowan 90:25, p.7 		Brief reviews of Disney movies.