Maier--Al (Student--2021)
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Get vaccinated now for a healthy fall semester Northern Iowan 117:50, p.3 |
The author discusses Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) statement about the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and emerging research on AstraZeneca's. In Maier's opinion, taking precautions with vaccines is important and will enable the UNI community to be safely vaccinated for the upcoming fall semester. | |
| 2 | Put your own needs first, take a break for you Northern Iowan 117:47, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, students and faculty are experiencing burnout due to the stress of COVID-19 and a semester without Spring Break. Maier advocates for mental health awareness and self-care; photo. | |
| 3 | March 16 was not just a "bad day" Northern Iowan 117:44, p.3 |
Maier writes in response to the hate crime in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people, six of them Asian women, were shot and killed. In the author's opinion, hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise and the Asian American community needs support; photos. | |
| 4 | Wear a mask without having a mandate Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, people should still be cautious about COVID-19 and wear a mask; photo. | |
| 5 | Back to normal is on the way Northern Iowan 117:39, p.3 |
Maier discusses Biden's new Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, and plans to reopen schools in the upcoming year, as well as UNI's return to in-person learning in Fall 2021; photo. | |
| 6 | Pass the Equality Act today, protect Iowans and Americans alike Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3 |
The author urges the Senate to pass the Equality Act which prevents discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, which was already passed by the House of Representatives. | |
| 7 | Gov. Reynolds needs to bring back the mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:35, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds lifted COVID-19 precautions prematurely and people should continue wearing masks and social distancing. |