Stekl--Caleb (Student--2017)
Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 in reverse chronological order
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1 | Observing Jesus as a political figure Northern Iowan 116:12, p.3 |
Stekl writes about Jesus and the history of violence in the bible, explaining how it disrupts the traditional image of a peaceful Jesus. In the author's opinion, much of what Jesus did was to further a political and religious agenda that was anti-Roman, and explores how Jesus's actions do not work with current conservative and liberal viewpoints; photo. | |
2 | Failure is necessary in politics Northern Iowan 116:9, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, failure is necessary in politics and learning from the failure makes the government better. | |
3 | How much power should students have? Northern Iowan 116:5, p.3 |
Stekl discusses the power that students and workers have had in history to make change and the challenges faced today including disempowered unions and student debt. In the author's opinion, students should exercise power to change systems, and voting for Bernie Sanders upholds that ideal. | |
4 | The time is now to initiate political change Northern Iowan 116:2, p.3 |
The author discusses nationwide student debt, climate change, and healthcare along with challenges specific to UNI. In Stekl's opinion, this is unacceptable, and Bernie Sanders is the person to change it. | |
5 | What can presidents be investigated for? Northern Iowan 115:46, p.3 |
In the wake of the Mueller investigation, Stekl discusses the scandals and faults of the Trump and Obama administrations, but argues that America's biggest crime is sham democracy, capitalism, and imperialism and that all citizens are implicated in it; photo. | |
6 | Dance Marathon must get political Northern Iowan 115:36, p.3 |
In Stekl's opinion, Dance Marathon should advocate to change the healthcare system instead of raising money without interrogating the structures necessitating fundraising; photos. | |
7 | The trouble with Kavanaugh Northern Iowan 115:13, p.4 |
In the author's opinion, Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the United States Supreme Court will be detrimental to the nation. Stekl argues against the USA's current liberal-electoral democracy; photos. | |
8 | The Campanile: a campus icon Northern Iowan 114:49, p.1 |
The history and current problems that are facing the upkeep of the Campanile. | |
9 | MSD students miss the point Northern Iowan 114:46, p.3 |
Columnist Caleb Stekl criticizes an editorial written by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas for not addressing what he believes are the core issues contributing to gun violence. | |
10 | President Nook meets with African Union Northern Iowan 114:42, p.1 |
The African Union met with university President Mark Nook to talk about the perceived inaction at UNI after President Trump called several African countries 's---hole countries.' | |
11 | Board of Regents opposes 'Fetal Heartbeat' bill Northern Iowan 114:40, p.2 |
The Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill which will criminalize abortions after a fetal heartbeat has been detected. The bill has met backlash by medical student in the state of Iowa who would not be able to receive accreditation if they are not trained in abortion. | |
12 | Meet the NISG presidential candidates Northern Iowan 114:37, p.1 |
So far, three presidential campaigns have officially registered as student organizations and are eligible to actively campaign. Drew Stensland and Kristen Ahart are running as Drew and Kristen for UNI. Sean Dugan and Chad Schafer are running as Sean and Chad UNIted for Change. Tristan Bernhard and Cole Malcolm are running as Tristan and Cole for UNI; photos. | |
13 | LTE: Politicization column is peculiar Northern Iowan 114:24, p.3 |
In a letter to the editor, Caleb Stekl responds to a letter to the editor "Why is everything politicized?". |