Economy
Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vote for who you know Northern Iowan 119:20, p.3 |
Drew Hill writes an opinion piece strongly urging students to vote for Kim Reynolds and Chuck Grassley during the midterm election. | |
| 2 | Bring back the blue Northern Iowan 119:18, p.3 |
Bailey Klinkhammer writes an opinion piece on their thoughts of why Iowan voters should vote Democrat for the midterm election this year; photo. | |
| 3 | Making a case for capitalism Northern Iowan 119:12, p.3 |
Drew Hill writes their opinion on the pros of capitalism and believes that socialism and communism always leave a country worse off; photo. | |
| 4 | Are sky-high prices bringing you down? Northern Iowan 119:8, p.3 |
Drew Hill writes his opinions of the inflation issues currently happening with the United State's economy; photo. | |
| 5 | Is ESG good for our economy? Northern Iowan 118:53, p.3 |
The author gives their opinion on using ESG scores (environmental, social and governance) to evaluate companies for investment, saying it is harmful to the capitalist economy; photo. | |
| 6 | What is the cost in a barrel of oil? Northern Iowan 118:45, p.3 |
The author explores the cost, impact, and products made from oil and petroleum and argues that they are essential to today's society; photos. | |
| 7 | The breakdown on police brutality Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, a decrease in police violence is a structural impossibility until capitalism is replaced. Rawwas points to capitalism, with its associated emphasis on property and fear of the stranger, for the dehumanization that results in crime and police brutality; photo. | |
| 8 | 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. | |
| 9 | Price to pay with stimulus money Northern Iowan 117:43, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, although providing some benefit to those who truly needed the money, the overall effect of the government stimulus payments will be increased inflation. Instead of stimulus money, the government should have allowed business to re-open; photo. | |
| 10 | What's happening in the Uyghurs in China Northern Iowan 117:42, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the "genocide" against the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China, has been created by the media based upon a misunderstanding of the facts of the situation. | |
| 11 | No relief with the relief bill Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the new COVID-19 relief bill doesn't provide true relief to Americans, favors blue states, and punishes red states which handled the pandemic correctly; photo. | |
| 12 | Trump was a trip, but Biden is no vacation Northern Iowan 117:40, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the Biden administration has done surprisingly well on COVID-19 vaccination distribution, but should be doing more on student loan forgiveness and COVID-19 relief. Montgomery argues that to be in touch with the country, younger people should be represented in government; photo. | |
| 13 | Start paying attention to the national debt crisis Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the U.S. government's every-growing federal deficit is something that should concern citizens and could have consequences for the nation; photo. | |
| 14 | Gov. Kim Reynolds is not for Iowa Northern Iowan 117:31, p.3 |
The author argues that Gov. Kim Reynolds is making decisions regarding COVID restrictions that benefit the economy and harms Iowans. | |
| 15 | Appreciate the essential worker, no matter the business Northern Iowan 117:29, p.3 |
Horning discusses essential workers in the midst of COVID-19; photo. | |
| 16 | Life after college: the job hunt journey Northern Iowan 117:29, p.4 |
Olthoff discusses job hunting after graduation, including advice from Iowa State 2019 graduate Mason McGrauth, UNI Associate Director of Career Services Matthew Nuese, and December graduate Sarah Solt; photo. | |
| 17 | Amazon is not your friend Northern Iowan 117:11, p.3 |
The author critiques Amazon for being a monopoly that will come to dominate the market in many areas of society and urges readers to support local businesses; photo. | |
| 18 | National debt is actually good Northern Iowan 116:33, p.3 |
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. | |
| 19 | LTE: Board of Regents must listen to its students Northern Iowan 116:27, p.3 |
The Iowa Student Action organization sends an open letter to the Board of Regents in regards to the rise of tuition and its effects on minority communities. | |
| 20 | Are self-driving vehicles safe? Northern Iowan 116:26, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, society is not ready for self-driving cars. Bennethum discusses arguments in favor of and against the new technology; photo. | |
| 21 | In Defense: Hands off Venezuela Northern Iowan 115:33, p.3 |
Caleb Stekl and Cade Olmstead write a letter to the editor in response to Colin Horning's January 28 Northern Iowan opinion piece "Socialism causes economic peril." They disagree with Horning's claim that socialism is to blame for Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, instead blaming capitalism and military intervention, particularly from the United States; photo. | |
| 22 | Socialism causes economic peril Northern Iowan 115:30, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, government intervention in free markets and socialism lead to devastating economic consequences. Horning cites Venezuela as an example, in the wake of Juan Guaido's election as interim President; photo. | |
| 23 | Trump's trade war started economic woes Northern Iowan 115:28, p.3 |
Steven Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor discussing the implications of President Trump's trade war; photo. | |
| 24 | Alibaba will give Amazon a run for its money Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3 |
The author considers the Chines e-commerce group Alibaba and argues that it's only a matter of time before they expand to America to compete with Amazon; photo. | |
| 25 | Profs hold Constitutional roundtable Northern Iowan 115:8, p.1 |
Professors Scott Peters, Jayme Renfro, Donna Hoffman, Christopher Martin, and Elise DuBord participated in a discussion panel hosted by #PanthersVote for Constitution Day. Topics included politics, economy, the press, and immigration; photos. | |
| 26 | Trump's trade policy is harmful to the U.S. Northern Iowan 115:6, p.3 |
Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor about President Trump's trade agreements and how it will hurt Iowa and the U.S.; photo. | |
| 27 | Christians, commercialization and holiday distractions Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5 |
In Jackson's opinion, Christmas and Black Friday are over-commercialized and people should reduce their shopping and spend time with their families; photos. |