Cobb--Abbi (Student--2014)

Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Cobb reflects on time at UNI
Northern Iowan 114:53, p.3
Columnist Abbi Cobb reflects back on her career as a Northern Iowan writer and her first article interviewing a holocaust survivor.
2 Police rarely punished for shooting black civilians
Northern Iowan 114:47, p.3
The author discusses the lack of ramifications that police officers who use deadly force against African American civilians face.
3 Police rarely punished for shooting black civilians
Northern Iowan 114:47, p.3
The author discusses the lack of ramifications that police officers who use deadly force against African American civilians face.
4 Understanding public aid recipients
Northern Iowan 114:36, p.3
The author gives the history of welfare programs and why they should be destigmatized.
5 Spanking is traumatic and ineffective
Northern Iowan 114:32, p.3
Columnist Abbi Cobb expresses her opinion on spanking children; photo.
6 Election results restore hope
Northern Iowan 114:22, p.3
Opinion columnist Cobb recaps election results on the state and local level that occurred on Tuesday, November 7th; photo.
7 Breast cancer campaigns do little to help cause
Northern Iowan 114:17, p.3
Columnist Cobb discuses how campaigns go about raising awareness for breast cancer. In her opinion, many organizations are more interested in increasing their own public awareness rather than promoting prevention and research; photo.
8 Taking a closer look mass murder
Northern Iowan 114:12, p.3
Columnist Cobb discuses mass shootings. Cobb says to stop blaming mental health disorders on these shootings. Cobb says we need to look deeper then gun control and mental health awareness; photo.
9 Military spending overshadows education
Northern Iowan 114:8, p.3
Columnist Abbi Cobb discuses the military spending increase. Cobb thinks there should be less military increases and more effort put into education; photo.
10 Much work remains for racial equality
Northern Iowan 114:5, p.3
Columnist Abbi Cobb discusses racism. She says more progress needs to be made before society can begin to celebrate.
11 Empathy, not blame needed
Northern Iowan 114:2, p.3
Columnist Abbi Cob discusses the tragedy and controversy surrounding child deaths in vehicles due to hyperthermia; photo.
12 Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.3

In the author's opinion, Donald Trump and protestors failed to stick to relevant issues during the presidential candidate's rally at the West Gym. Cobb criticizes five themes from Trump's speech; photos.

13 "Curse" plagues child of UNI professor
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.4

On November 5, Dance Marathon and the Sociology Club hosted a screening of the documentary "Our Curse," about Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS), followed by a personal presentation from professor Carissa Froyum, whose son has CCHS.

14 My cousin is a murderer, and he's a person, too
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3

Cobb discusses her cousin's recent conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the impact on the families of the victim and the perpetrator; photos.

15 All staff opinion column: What's the most important Vote 2016 issue?
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.3

Columnits Michael Jackson, Hannah Carr-Murphy, Amanda Wagner, and Abbi Cobb give their opinions on the most important issues in the 2016 election.

16 'Meninism': latest scourge of ignorance
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.3

In the author's opinion, the "meninist" movement on social media is a men's rights countermovement to feminism based on false premises; photos.

17 From law enforcement to incarceration
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2

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.

18 Columnist misses the mark on tuition 'truth'
Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3

The author criticizes Gabe Gravert's October 5 Northern Iowan column, "The truth about your college tuition." Cobb supports expanded access to higher education and Bernie Sanders's free college tuition plan; photos.

19 All staff opinion column: what does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI?
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.3

The Northern Iowan staff members Hannah Carr-Murphy, Jesse Moeller, Abbi Cobb, and Michael Jackson give their opinions on the recently-approved mid-year tuition increase; photos.

20 Why is Donald Trump 'inconvenienced' by political correctness?
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3

In the author's opinion, political correctness is speaking in a way that is respectful to people. Cobb criticizes presidential candidate Donald Trump's disregard for this; photos.

21 Bat crazy: an unexpected roommate
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3

Cobb gives her opinion on the potential hazards of having bats in your living space after encountering one in her house; photos.

22 Making that major decision
Northern Iowan 112:1, p.5

Student Abbi Cobb shares her struggles in finding a major; photo.

23 What about those computer labs?
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.
Introduction to the computer labs on campus and their services.
24 Burqa Bans
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.1
UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers looked at the use and ban of burqas throughout the world; photo.
25 Remembering the Holocaust
Northern Iowan 111:52, p.2
2015 marks the 70th anniversary of World-War II ending; photo.
26 Companionship for the elderly
Northern Iowan 111:50, p.1
The UNI Service and Leadership Council spent time keeping residents of a nursing home company.
27 Personal stories expose truth at Queer Monologues
Northern Iowan 111:48, p.1
A discussion based "Queer Monologues" was held by UNI Proud as part of Pride Week; photo.