Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-transgender athletics bills harm everyone Northern Iowan 117:54, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the bills introduced across the nation unfairly target transgender athletes while ignoring the complex reality of advantages and disadvantages present in any sport and any participant; photo. | |
| 2 | Iowa's "Back the Blue" bill demonizes protestors Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the recent Iowa "Back the Blue" bill targets protestors, attacks free speech, and gives more power to the police instead of addressing real issues like racism and police brutality; photo. | |
| 3 | Iowans: say no to "Meat on the Table" month Northern Iowan 117:48, p.3 |
The author criticizes Governor Kim Reynolds' proclamation declaring April "Meat on the Table Month" which encourages Iowans to support Iowa meat producers. Slomka discusses the detrimental effects of animal agriculture, including polluted water and air, livestock abuse, health problems, and unsustainability as a means of reducing food insecurity. | |
| 4 | Iowa does not protect trans rights Northern Iowan 117:42, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, Iowa law and legislators do not protect transgender people. Slomka discusses recent bills concerning minors, bathrooms, and schools. | |
| 5 | Dr. Seuss isn't "cancelled" Northern Iowan 117:38, p.3 |
Slomka writes about six Dr. Seuss books being pulled from publication due to their portrayal of racial caricatures; photo. | |
| 6 | Illinois just eliminated cash bail - here's why it's a big deal Northern Iowan 117:36, p.3 |
Slomka writes about the importance of "Illinois Pre-Trial Fairness Act," a new bill in Illinois that abolishes cash bail and calls for new police training; photo. | |
| 7 | Factory farming is destroying the environment Northern Iowan 117:32, p.3 |
Slomka discusses factory farming. In the author's opinion, it does not get enough attention in discussions on ecological destruction and climate change; photo. | |
| 8 | Amazon must unionize Northern Iowan 117:30, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, unionizing gives power to employees, which Amazon discourages because it causes their profitability to suffer. Slomka urges Amazon employees to unionize despite anti-union sentiment from the company. | |
| 9 | The class pandemic Northern Iowan 117:28, p.3 |
Slomka discusses class in the midst of the pandemic; photo. | |
| 10 | Reynolds' mask mandate is completely useless Northern Iowan 117:27, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, Governor Kim Reynolds's mask mandate is ineffective because of the various exceptions in the mandate and points at the rapidly growing number of cases in the state of Iowa. | |
| 11 | Iowa's minimum wage laws are outdated Northern Iowan 117:24, p.3 |
The author discusses minimum wage laws in Iowa and in Slomka's opinion, they are regressive and should be gradually raised. | |
| 12 | Utilize music in education for better results Northern Iowan 117:22, p.3 |
Slomka discusses the usage of music in learning. | |
| 13 | Take away Trump's Twitter Northern Iowan 117:18, p.3 |
Slomka argues in favor of Trump's Twitter account being suspended; photo. | |
| 14 | Iowa's marijuana laws are outdated Northern Iowan 117:15, p.3 |
Slomka argues that marijuana laws in Iowa are outdated; photo. | |
| 15 | New Exec. Order excuses racism Northern Iowan 117:12, p.3 |
The author discusses President Trump's proposal for an educational commission called the 1776 Commission, calling it propaganda and nationalistic; photo. | |
| 16 | Slomka: TERFs present a danger Northern Iowan 117:9, p.3 |
Emerson Slomka argues that trans-exclusive radical feminists (TERFs), especially author J.K. Rowling, present a danger to the transgender community; photo. | |
| 17 | Slomka: Listen to Black Lives Matter Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3 |
Emerson Slomka urges readers to pay attention to the Black Lives Matter movement; photo. | |
| 18 | Slomka: Pronouns are for everyone Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3 |
Emerson Slomka writes an opinion piece about how pronouns are used by everyone and that it is important to respect each others pronouns; photo. | |
| 19 | CRISPR and the future of gene-editing Northern Iowan 116:42, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) gene editing has both potential benefits and drawbacks. Slomka discusses what CRISPR is and its first human trail in a patient with Leber congenital amaurosis, a genetic disease causing gradual loss of vision and blindness; photo. | |
| 20 | 'Star Trek' and progressive representation in television Northern Iowan 116:39, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the Star Trek franchise has been pioneering and consistent in bringing under-represented groups to the television screen. | |
| 21 | Synesthesia: feeling and tasting the color red Northern Iowan 116:35, p.3 |
Slomka explains synesthesia, a neurological disorder relays intangible concepts as sensory input, and how even those without synesthesia may find creating associations via "induced synesthesia" valuable for memory; photo. | |
| 22 | Is gamification the future of productivity? Northern Iowan 116:32, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, gamification - combining work and play for a more satisfying daily life - is a valuable philosophy and can add elements of fun to work otherwise thought of as a necessary evil; photo. | |
| 23 | Should video games be allowed in the classroom? Northern Iowan 116:28, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, video games can be beneficial to children's learning. Slomka argues that technology should be utilized rather than banned in the classroom; photo. | |
| 24 | The forgotten Kennedy: the story of Rosemary Northern Iowan 116:24, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, Rosemary Kennedy's story exemplifies a reminder of fatal flaws in society in regards to the treatment of people with intellectual disabilities. Slomka discusses how Rosemary (daughter of Joseph and Rose Kennedy) was shunned by her famous family, underwent a failed experimental lobotomy at 23, and was institutionalized until she died of natural causes at the age of 86 in 2005. Her sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver created the Special Olympics in her memory. Slomka advocates for confronting atrocities, more awareness, and better treatment. | |
| 25 | Migraines are a literal and figurative pain Northern Iowan 116:21, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, pain from frequent headaches and migraines is a real yet unrecognized problem for students. Slomka discusses the prevalence of headache disorders and ways to handle them; photo. | |
| 26 | Bernstaein Bears: an analysis of the Mandela Effect Northern Iowan 116:16, p.3 |
Slomka describes the Mandela Effect and gives examples. The Mandela Effect is when the human brain replaces truth with a misconception, such as believing that Nelson Mandela died in prison when he did not. The author mentions different theories on what causes the Mandela Effect and what it means for humanity; photo. | |
| 27 | Are TV shows effective teachers? Northern Iowan 116:13, p.3 |
Slomka explores the pros and cons of educational television and explains the role it plays in developing minds. In the author's opinion, programming is a good supplement rather than a primary source of education; photo. | |
| 28 | How the anti-vax movement harms autistic people Northern Iowan 116:10, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the anti-vaccination movement harms those who have autism as it is based on discredited research linking vaccinations to autism and leads to the negatively pathologizing autistic people; photo. | |
| 29 | Protists: rooting for biology's underdogs Northern Iowan 116:7, p.3 |
The author writes an opinion piece on the importance of the protista, or "protists," kingdom of life. Slomka discusses how protists, which don't fit into any other scientific category, affect human bodies and the environment; photo. |