Issue Contents
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1 | Caucus results cause delay, confusion Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) |
Technical difficulties resulted in Democratic caucus result delays. As of printing, Pete Buttigieg narrowly led the state, followed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden. UNI hosted two locations. In the West Gymnasium, Sanders received four delegates, Warren three, and Buttigieg two. In Maucker Union, Sanders received three delegates, and Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar two. Student Erin Thomason, who served as the precinct chair for the West Gym, discussed the technical difficulties they encountered. |
2 | UNI celebrates World Hijab Day Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) |
On February 3, the UNI Muslim Students Association celebrated World Hijab Day and encouraged people of all backgrounds and religions to wear them. Founded in 2013 by Nazma Khan, World Hijab Day has been celebrated on February 1 in over 140 countries. Muslim Students Association President Luma Yasin discussed the meaning of wearing the hijab, and the association aimed to address misconceptions about the hijab and Muslim culture; photos. |
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3 | Students donate at spring blood drive Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) |
The LifeServe Blood Center spring blood drive was held in the Old Central Ballroom in Maucker Union on February 4. It was sponsored by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NCA) and Office of Community Engagement. Cedar Falls site supervisor Marena Williams spoke about the importance of donating blood; photo. |
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4 | Columnist Bennethum gives Cedar Valley Recommendations Bennethum--Abigail (Class of 2021) |
In the author's opinion, it is important to be involved with events on campus and in the Cedar Valley area. Bennethum lists recommendations in the community including Escape Cedar Valley, Get Air, Adrenaline X Laser Tag, Cedar Valley Art and Wine, Hurling Hatchet, as well as UNI events. |
5 | National debt is actually good Rawwas--Mohammed (Class of 2021) |
In the author's opinion, worrying about the national deficit is damaging to political discourse and material reality. Rawwas explains misunderstandings about federal budget and the deficit, and how foreign nations like China holding some debt is good because they have a vested interest in the US's economic prosperity. Rawwas continues to argue that policies are inherently good or bad, not due to their cost, and that politicians should be less concerned with debt and focus on the working class regardless of "cost"; photo. |
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6 | Academy Awards predictions Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) |
Friesen makes predictions for the 2020 92nd Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Brad Bitt; Best Supporting Actress - Laura Dern; Best Leading Actor - Joaquin Phoenix; Best Leading Actress - Renee Zellweger; Best Original Screenplay - Parasite; Best Adapted Screenplay - Little Women; Best Director - Sam Mendes; Best Motion Picture - "1917"; photo. |
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7 | Legaspi says farewell as CL editor Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) |
Sophia Legaspi reflects on five semesters at the Northern Iowan and thanks family, friends, coworkers, and readers for their support and encouragement; photos. |
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8 | NBA Trade deadline: speculation and predictions Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) |
Horning speculates and makes predictions about what will happen next in the National Basketball Association (NBA), discussing team trades and well-known players; photos. |
9 | Panthers remain undefeated in McLeod Kiewiet--Brielle (Student--2019) |
UNI women's basketball is 13-7 on the season and undefeated after beating Valparaiso University 77-70. Coach Tanya Warren comments on the team. Their next games against Missouri State and Southern Illinois will be in he McLeod Center for Missouri Valley Conference play; photos. |