Opinion

Displaying 1 - 50 of 603 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Letter to the editor: The appointing of Chad Aldis Northern Iowan 119:53, p.3	04/24/2023	Guest columnist and UNI student Christian Darnold writes an opinion piece to the editor about the recent appointment of Chad Aldis as the head of the Iowa Department of Education. They go on to explain the negative impact this will have in Iowa public schools.
2	NBA first round roundup and predictions Northern Iowan 119:52, p.7	04/20/2023	Braden Elton reviews the first roundup of the NBA playoffs and predicts which teams will move on to the second round.
3	Ditch the bed, study productively Northern Iowan 119:52, p.3	04/20/2023	Abigail Saathoff writes an opinion piece urging students to stop studying in bed. She shares her personal story and argues that studies have shown that working in your personal daily living space can easily distract you versus working in a separate location; photo.
4	Debunking Drag Northern Iowan 119:51, p.3	04/17/2023	Bailey Klinkhammer addresses common misconceptions about drag and drag queens. She argues that drag is not dangerous and that anti-drag bills are being introduced to police the celebration of queer expression; photo.
5	MLB adjusting to new rule changes in 2023 Northern Iowan 119:50, p.6	04/13/2023	Adam Johnson writes about the new rule changes that the Major League Baseball (MBL) implemented for the first time this 2023 season. The changes were created in hopes to make the game more enjoyable for fans since they have seen a decline in viewership the past few years; photo.
6	Vox Pop: Where is your favorite study place and why? Northern Iowan 119:45, p.4	03/27/2023	Taylor Nohrenberg asks four students where their favorite place to study is and why. The students are Brena Laine Ollinger, Will Nachazel, Sam Caughron, and Rebecca Vanmanen; photos.
7	Iowa women's basketball: How Caitlin Clark is changing the game Northern Iowan 119:45, p.3	03/27/2023	Abigail Saathoff writes about University of Iowa's leading basketball player Caitlin Clark and her impact in the sport today. Saathoff writes about the history of women's basketball in the US and how it has gained more popularity in recent years because of amazing women basketball players; photo.
8	Banking going bust Northern Iowan 119:44, p.3	03/23/2023	Drew Hill writes an opinion column about the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, CA, the 16th largest bank in the United States, and what that may mean for the rest of the country; photo.
9	Where to draw the line on technology Northern Iowan 119:42, p.3	03/09/2023	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece on the pros and cons of the advancement of technologies. This article focuses on the advancements and risks of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs); photo.
10	And the Oscar goes to... Northern Iowan 119:41, p.3	03/06/2023	Bailey Klinkhammer shares her predictions on who will take home awards during the Oscars premiering on March 12, 2023; photo.
11	National parks deserve better treatment Northern Iowan 119:40, p.3	03/02/2023	Abigail Saathoff writes an opinion piece on the boom of national parks in the US and how the overcrowding, traffic, and vandalism/littering is hurting our nation's greatest vacation spots.
12	Netflix: The rise and fall of the streaming empire Northern Iowan 119:39, p.3	02/27/2023	Bailey Klinkhammer writes an opinion piece about Netflix's journey through the streaming field. Bailey argues that Netflix is slowly falling due to their recent password sharing limits and not keeping the subscribers preferences in mind when releasing/continuing TV show seasons; photo.
13	Vox Pop: Why is our generation, also known as Gen Z, considered a lazy generation? Northern Iowan 119:38, p.9	02/20/2023	Grant Gloeckner asks five students "why is our generation, also known as Gen Z, considered a lazy generation?". Ryan Morgan, Mason Miller, Evan Pensel, Joey Townsend, and Jaiden Jacobson give their opinions; photo.
14	Why audiobooks are better than physical copies Northern Iowan 119:38, p.3	02/20/2023	Abigail Saathoff writes an opinion pieces that lays out her arguments as to why audiobooks are better than physical books. Abigail shares that audiobooks provide a hands-free, engaging way to read books especially for those who have busier schedules; photo.
15	The pros and cons of the Students First Act Northern Iowan 119:37, p.3	02/16/2023	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece about the House File 68, also known as the "Students First Act", signed by Governor Kim Reynolds on January 24, 2023. They write about the controversy, benefits for parents, and effects on funding for public schools in Iowa; photo.
16	The bigger threat: climate change Northern Iowan 119:34, p.3	02/06/2023	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece about climate change and the threats it has on our world today. He looks at legislation passed by US government, studies, and free market benefits that could impact climate change; photo.
17	Why it's time to stop watching "The Bachelor" Northern Iowan 119:32, p.3	01/30/2023	Abigail Saathoff writes her opinions on why Bachelor fans should stop watching the show and it's spinoffs include "The Bachelorette" and "The Bachelor in Paradise". Saathoff's arguments include that the show leaves out major representation of the women population in America as well as it enforces certain stereotypes; photo.
18	How the most pivotal events of 2022 will shape 2023 and beyond Northern Iowan 119:29, p.3	01/19/2023	Drew Hill writes on events like tensions between Russia and Ukraine, women's rights, and the midterm election and gives his opinions on how they will affect the years to come; photo.
19	NI Wrapped: Best Albums of 2022 Northern Iowan 119:28, p.4	12/08/2022	Guest columnist Benjamin Neessen writes about the best music albums released during 2022; photo.
20	Is it better to give or to receive Northern Iowan 119:28, p.3	12/08/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece on how people view giving versus receiving during the holiday seasons. He asked 10 students/young adults around UNI's campus two questions: "Is it better to give or receive?" and "Is it more fun to give or receive?". He then discusses his findings and shares his opinions on the matter; photo.
21	Mermaids can be Black Northern Iowan 119:23, p.3	11/14/2022	Nkasa Bolumbu writes an opinion piece on her thoughts with Disney's decision to cast a Black actress to play Ariel in the new live action movie. Bolumbu argues that skin color can be interchangeable when the whiteness of a character isn't a big part of their story like in Disney's movie "The Little Mermaid" or "Cinderella". She also adds that the story of Ariel is a fictional fantasy which takes place in a world where race isn't an issue; photo.
22	Vox Pop: What does the news and the Northern Iowa mean to you? Northern Iowan 119:21, p.5	11/07/2022	Grant Peterson asks various students "What does the news and the Northern Iowa mean to you?" for the 130th anniversary edition; photo.
23	Netflix: Villains over victims Northern Iowan 119:19, p.3	10/31/2022	Nkasa Bolumbu writes an opinion piece on Netflix's newest show "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story". Netflix marketed the show as being told largely from the victims' perspectives rather than just Dahmer's perspective but Bolumbu writes about their disappointment with Netflix for not fulfilling that promise; photo.
24	Taxpayers asked to pay more for 25 percent fewer students at UNI Northern Iowan 119:17, p.3	10/24/2022	Tenured UNI administrator Glenn Gray writes their opinion about the tax increasing in Iowa and how citizens are paying more money to universities like UNI when enrollment has dropped drastically.
25	Horror movies are the worst Northern Iowan 119:17, p.3	10/24/2022	Abigail Saathoff writes an opinion piece against horror movies except for the few that have good plots/storylines such as "A Quiet Place" or "It".
26	Embracing more religious freedom in the US Northern Iowan 119:16, p.3	10/20/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece about their thoughts on religious freedom and how it is interpreted within the First Amendment. Hill believes that religious rights should be more balanced within the US; photo.
27	Promoting more walkable communities Northern Iowan 119:15, p.3	10/17/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer writes an opinion piece on the benefits of creating walkable communities such as college campuses. Studies show that it improves the environment and the mental health of those who live in these communities.
28	Tonya Harding needs grace-not everyone is perfect Northern Iowan 119:14, p.3	10/13/2022	Abigail Saathoff writes their opinion of the story of Tonya Harding. Saathoff believes in Tonay Harding's side of the story in which she had no part of the clubbing incident with Nancy Kerrigan.
29	Making a case for capitalism Northern Iowan 119:12, p.3	10/06/2022	Drew Hill writes their opinion on the pros of capitalism and believes that socialism and communism always leave a country worse off; photo.
30	Dear NFL: wake up and protect your players Northern Iowan 119:11, p.7	10/03/2022	David Warrington writes about the lack of safety protections against concussions in the NFL. He compares the concussive injuries that Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, recently had with his own experience of having concussions and the affect it can have on one's athletic career and personal life; photo.
31	Colleen Hoover writes bad books Northern Iowan 119:11, p.3	10/03/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer writes their opinion on Colleen Hoover's books specifically focusing on the book "November 9". Klinkhammer believes that Hoover's love stories romanticizes obsessive and controlling men and will teach teenage or young adult women that it is okay to be in an emotionally abusive relationship; photo.
32	Horror film "Barbarian" brings terror to theaters Northern Iowan 119:10, p.5	09/29/2022	Guest columnist and UNI student, Ben Neessen, writes his opinions on the new horror movie "Barbarian". He argues that the great writing, performances, and cinematography all make this movie captivating and fun to watch; photo.
33	Alcohol safety training should be mandatory Northern Iowan 119:9, p.3	09/26/2022	Abigail Saathoff believes that it is important for college students to take a mandatory alcohol safety program because of high rates of alcohol-related emergencies that happen on college campuses; photo.
34	Are sky-high prices bringing you down? Northern Iowan 119:8, p.3	09/22/2022	Drew Hill writes his opinions of the inflation issues currently happening with the United State's economy; photo.
35	"Abbott Elementary" Northern Iowan 119:7, p.3	09/19/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer writes their opinion on the new ABC show "Abbott Elementary". Klinkhammer thinks this show is a hit because ABC has done a great job of meeting the audiences demands by writing stories that reflect their experiences as well as making their shows available to stream; photo.
36	Roe v. Wade is under attack (again) Northern Iowan 118:55, p.3	05/05/2022	Klinkhammer expresses opinions on the leaked draft of the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court case, the attacks on Roe v. Wade and women's abortion rights through history, and what the draft could mean for other marginalized groups and Constitutional rights; photo.
37	Community care amongst marginalized students Northern Iowan 118:52, p.3	04/25/2022	Janes emphasizes the need for and benefits of community care for marginalized students; photo.
38	Prioritizing mental health Northern Iowan 118:52, p.3	04/25/2022	Saathoff describes the importance of mental health in relation to schoolwork; photo.
39	Eggers' epic "The Northman" tells a tale of bloody revenge Northern Iowan 118:52, p.4	04/25/2022	Friesen reviews Eggers' "The Northman," 3.5/5; photo.
40	Cultivating a culture of misogyny Northern Iowan 118:51, p.3	04/21/2022	Klinkhammer discusses misogyny in STEM at UNI and on other college campuses; photos.
41	A muggled story of wizards and muggles in "Secrets of Dumbledore" Northern Iowan 118:50, p.4	04/18/2022	Friesen reviews "The Secrets of Dumbledore" with 2.5/5; photo.
42	The designated hitter has come to the National League Northern Iowan 118:50, p.3	04/18/2022	Designated hitters are added to Major League Baseball.
43	Funding Iowa public high schools Northern Iowan 118:50, p.3	04/18/2022	Kilnkhammer argues that Gov. Reynolds and the Iowan Government need to increase budgets for Iowa high schools; photo.
44	Opinion: Shohei Ohtani is leading the charge of a new kind of baseball Northern Iowan 118:49, p.7	04/14/2022	MLB player Shohei Ohtani makes a splash in the MLB; photo.
45	Should current students make the switch to UNIFI? Northern Iowan 118:49, p.3	04/14/2022	The introduction of UNI Foundational Inquiry (UNIFI) has students debating whether or not to switch from the Liberal Arts Core; photo.
46	"Ambulance" is Bayhem at its best Northern Iowan 118:49, p.4	04/14/2022	Friesen reviews "Ambulance," giving it 3/5 stars; photo.
47	Religious impressions on American politics Northern Iowan 118:47, p.3	04/07/2022	The columnist discusses religion's impacts on American politics; photos.
48	I'd rather sell my soul than watch "Morbius" again Northern Iowan 118:46, p.4	04/04/2022	The author reviews the film "Morbius," giving it a 1/5 rating; photo.
49	Ketanji Brown Jackson and misogynoir Northern Iowan 118:46, p.3	04/04/2022	In the author's opinion, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate hearings on her qualifications for appointment were instead examples of misogynoir - a combination of misogyny and racism specifically directed at Black women; photo.
50	What is the cost in a barrel of oil? Northern Iowan 118:45, p.3	03/31/2022	The author explores the cost, impact, and products made from oil and petroleum and argues that they are essential to today's society; photos.