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101	Facebook missed the 'Mark' on their rebranding Northern Iowan 118:20, p.3	11/04/2021	Diego Solorio discusses Facebook's rebranding as Meta, stating that most do not favor the name change; photo.
102	True identities on social media Northern Iowan 118:20, p.3	11/04/2021	Sierra Christensen discusses the impact of social media; photo.
103	What ever happened to winning? An analysis on tanking Northern Iowan 118:20, p.6	11/04/2021	Drew Hill discusses tanking in NBA in order to get draft picks, something he does not believe to be working; photo.
104	Bones or no bones Northern Iowan 118:19, p.3	11/01/2021	Noodle, the famous TikTok pug, tells viewers whether they will have a "Bones or No Bones" day; photo.
105	Dreams turn to disappointment Northern Iowan 118:19, p.4	11/01/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Edgar Wright's new film "Last Night in Soho," giving it a 3/5 rating; photo.
106	Cliques inside the workplace Northern Iowan 118:18, p.3	10/28/2021	Opinion Columnist Brittany Kalvig discusses the importance of making friendships outside of cliques; photo.
107	"Dune" is a grand disappointment Northern Iowan 118:17, p.4	10/25/2021	Hunter Friesen discusses the new movie adaption of the novel "Dune," which he rated a 3/5; photo.
108	College students need mental breaks Northern Iowan 118:17, p.3	10/25/2021	Jetta Colsch discusses the importance of college students and adults taking mental breaks during the day and that they should not be stigmatized; photo.
109	NFL Week 6 recap: It's now time to overreact Northern Iowan 118:16, p.6	10/21/2021	Hunter Friesen discusses what has happened so far in the NFL regular season, as it is one-third of the way over. He discussed the teams exceeding, meeting, or are below expectations, as well as the state of the MVP race and rookie quarterbacks.
110	"The Last Duel": A modern medieval epic Northern Iowan 118:15, p.4	10/18/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Ridley Scott's new film The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver in the three main roles. Friesen rates the movie 4/5, stating that it is one of Scott's finest films; photo.
111	College debt effects on students Northern Iowan 118:15, p.3	10/18/2021	Opinion columnist Sierra Christensen discusses the effects of student loan debts on students; photo.
112	In pursuit of good health from daily stressors Northern Iowan 118:15, p.3	10/18/2021	Opinion columnist Diego Solorio discusses his belief that exercise helps both body and mind with relieving stress during school; photo.
113	"Squid Game" takes Netflix by storm Northern Iowan 118:14, p.4	10/14/2021	Andrew Oleson reviews the new Netflix show "Squid Game," giving it a 3/5; photo.
114	Masks on or masks off? Northern Iowan 118:14, p.3	10/14/2021	In this opinion article, Patience Kauzlarich pushes for students to wear masks during in-person classes, though they are not required; photo.
115	A farewell to Bond in "No Time to Die" Northern Iowan 118:13, p.4	10/11/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews the new James Bond film "No Time to Die." He gives Daniel Craig's last Bond film a 4/5 rating. Read in Spanish and see photo on page 5; photo.
116	Despedida de Bond Northern Iowan 118:13, p.5	10/11/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews the new James Bond film "No Time to Die." He gives Daniel Craig's last Bond film a 4/5 rating. Read in English and see photo on page 4; photo.
117	Reevaluating negative energy Northern Iowan 118:13, p.3	10/11/2021	Kalvig discusses cutting negative friendships out of your life for your own health; photo.
118	The new Coke Zero - is it worth the change? Northern Iowan 118:13, p.3	10/11/2021	Samantha Goodman discusses the new Coke Zero recipe and how it may have repercussions on the Coca-Cola brand; photo.
119	Tiger Woods and the modern superstar golfer Northern Iowan 118:13, p.6	10/11/2021	Hunter Friesen discusses the change in the golf atmosphere due to Tiger Woods.
120	It's past time to overhaul the NFL overtime rules Northern Iowan 118:12, p.6	10/07/2021	Warrington gives his opinion on NFL regular season ties. He believes they should allow overtime to stop the ties and the confusion that goes along with it.
121	Was removing Dr. O'Kane from the classroom the right choice from UNI? Northern Iowan 118:12, p.3	10/07/2021	Author Jetta Colsch gives her opinion on Professor O'Kane's removal from the classroom after requiring a mask in his class, though it is prohibited by the Board of Regents; photo.
122	The impact of the new NIL rules on collegiate athletics Northern Iowan 118:11, p.6	10/04/2021	Devon Canty discussed the impact name, image, and likeness (NIL) rule the NCAA passed. This rule allows student athletes to receive third-party compensation from endorsements relating to athletics.
123	Venom: A Carnage of Quality Northern Iowan 118:11, p.4	10/04/2021	Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives a scathing review of the movie, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", giving it a 1.5/5 rating; photo.
124	Change your mind when circumstances change Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3	09/30/2021	Vilma Gomez pushes for people to wear their masks even if they have been vaccinated, according to CDC recommendations. Read this article in Spanish and see photo on page 3.
125	Puedes cambiar de opinion cuando cambian las circunstancias Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3	09/30/2021	Vilma Gomez pushes for people to wear their masks even if they have been vaccinated, according to CDC recommendations. Read in English on page 3; photo.
126	Work for your relationships Northern Iowan 118:9, p.3	09/27/2021	The author discusses how much work goes into different types of relationships, photo.
127	"Dear Evan Hansen" cannot recapture stage magic Northern Iowan 118:8, p.4	09/23/2021	A film review of "Dear Evan Hansen;" photo. Read the article in Spanish on page 5, N.I en Español: Dear Evan Hansen.
128	N.I. en Español: Dear Evan Hansen Northern Iowan 118:8, p.5	09/23/2021	An N.I. en Español review of "Dear Evan Hansen."
129	Overcoming bad impressions, to a connection Northern Iowan 118:8, p.3	09/23/2021	A column about overcoming bad first impressions; photo.
130	Women deserve reproductive freedom Northern Iowan 118:8, p.3	09/23/2021	A column arguing for reproductive freedoms.
131	Aspire to Inspire Northern Iowan 118:7, p.3	09/20/2021	Diego Solorio gives inspirational words to all students trying to adjust after COVID-19; photo.
132	Second First Impressions Northern Iowan 118:7, p.3	09/20/2021	Brittany Kalvig discusses the pros of traveling abroad before or during college; photo.
133	Fall film festival ushers Oscar season Northern Iowan 118:6, p.5	09/16/2021	Film festivals introduce movies for the Oscars season; photo.
134	September is suicide prevention month Northern Iowan 118:6, p.3	09/16/2021	A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
135	"Malignant" is matter over mind Northern Iowan 118:5, p.5	09/13/2021	Friesen's take on James Wan's "Malignant;" photo.
136	Don't forget your finances Northern Iowan 118:5, p.7	09/13/2021	A column on navigating finances as a student; photo.
137	Why buy local? Benefits of the College Hill Farmer's Market Northern Iowan 118:5, p.4	09/13/2021	The benefits of shopping at the College Hill Farmers Market; photos.
138	"Shang-Chi" brings balance to the MCU Northern Iowan 118:4, p.5	09/09/2021	Friesen's take on "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings;" photo.
139	Modern boxing: more about social media stars than actual boxers Northern Iowan 118:4, p.3	09/09/2021	Horning's take on social media influencers in boxing; photo.
140	"Dream with ME" premieres its first screening Northern Iowan 118:2, p.4	08/30/2021	Theo Loeckle writes his review of "Dream with ME" which was produced at UNI by Jim Bray and Gretta Berghammer. The film uses hip-hop theatre to reflect on events such as the pandemic that happened the past year by following multiple characters and their stories; photo.
141	UNI student offers review of Cannes Film Festival Northern Iowan 118:2, p.5	08/30/2021	Hunter Friesen was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France this summer. He reviews all ten films he saw while there; photos.
142	Advice to new students Northern Iowan 118:1, p.3	08/26/2021	Opinion columnist Colin Horning gives advice to new UNI students including getting involved in campus activities and/or organizations; photo.
143	Summer 2021 Blockbuster Film Reviews Northern Iowan 118:1, p.9	08/26/2021	Hunter Friesen gives his reviews of the blockbuster films released during the summer of 2021 including the movies Black Widow, Suicide Squad, and In the Heights; photo.
144	2021 NFL draft preview: what to expect on Thursday Northern Iowan 117:54, p.6	04/29/2021	Schindler gives a preview of the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft.
145	An Oscars to remember for the wrong reasons Northern Iowan 117:54, p.5	04/29/2021	Friesen reviews the 93rd Academy Awards and grades it a "D"; photo.
146	Anti-transgender athletics bills harm everyone Northern Iowan 117:54, p.3	04/29/2021	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.
147	Vaccine distribution across the world Northern Iowan 117:54, p.3	04/29/2021	Rawwas writes a piece discussing what has made vaccine rollouts more effective in some countries than others. In the author's opinion, public development and production of the vaccine would have been more effective than a privatized system; photo.
148	Black lives continue to matter Northern Iowan 117:53, p.3	04/26/2021	In the author's opinion, the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd is a significant moment, but also a reminder of justice and healing yet to be attained; photo.
149	Make time for you before finals Northern Iowan 117:53, p.3	04/26/2021	Student Wellness Services offers ways to help prevent stress during finals week.
150	2021 Academy Award predictions Northern Iowan 117:52, p.5	04/22/2021	Friesen predicts the winners of the 93rd annual Academy Awards. Predictions include: Best Supporting Actor - Daniel Kaluuya; Best Supporting Actress - Yuh-Jung Youn; Best Leading Actor - Chadwick Boseman; Best Leading Actress - Carey Mulligan; Best Original Screenplay - "Promising Young Woman"; Best Adapted Screenplay - "Nomadland"; Best Director - Chloe Zhao; Best Motion Picture - "Nomadland"; photos.
151	The difference between "Black" and the color "black" Northern Iowan 117:52, p.3	04/22/2021	Conway writes about the difference in color associations of "white" and "black," and uses the archetypes associated with them to discuss racism experienced by Black people; photo.
152	Iowa's "Back the Blue" bill demonizes protestors Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3	04/19/2021	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.
153	The breakdown on police brutality Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3	04/19/2021	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.
154	2021 summer movie preview Northern Iowan 117:50, p.5	04/15/2021	Friesen highlights upcoming summer 2021 movie releases, which may motivate readers to return to the theater. They include "Those Who Wish Me Dead," "Army of the Dead," "A Quiet Place," "In the Heights," "Black Widow," "Old," "The Green Knight," "Stillwater," "The Suicide Squad," and "Respect." Others to check out include "Spiral: From the Book of Saw," "The Woman in the Window," "Cruella," "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," Luca," F9," "Space Jam: A New Legacy," and "Free Guy"; photos.
155	Black Lives Matter: group vs. phrase Northern Iowan 117:50, p.3	04/15/2021	In the author's opinion, while the phrase "Black Lives Matter" is something to support, the organization is not. Richards discusses Black Lives Matter's partisanship, inaccurate claims about racism and policing, and promotion of anarchy, violence, and communism; photos.
156	Get vaccinated now for a healthy fall semester Northern Iowan 117:50, p.3	04/15/2021	The author discusses Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) statement about the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and emerging research on AstraZeneca's. In Maier's opinion, taking precautions with vaccines is important and will enable the UNI community to be safely vaccinated for the upcoming fall semester.
157	Taking down Big Tech: a cross-party issue Northern Iowan 117:49, p.3	04/12/2021	In the author's opinion, "Big Tech" companies should be broken up and that the government should intervene. Horning points out that it is an issue that garners bipartisan support but few concrete actions; photo.
158	Iowans: say no to "Meat on the Table" month Northern Iowan 117:48, p.3	04/08/2021	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.
159	Looking back at the Iraq War Northern Iowan 117:48, p.3	04/08/2021	In the author's opinion, the Gulf War and Iraq War were illegal actions carried out by the United States based upon faulty premises and resulting in unnecessary casualties and tragedies. Rawwas critiques the U.S. administrations involved and urges readers to be more skeptical of the government's claims, particularly relating to foreign policy; photo.
160	'Godzilla vs Kong' is exactly what it needs to be Northern Iowan 117:47, p.5	04/05/2021	Friesen reviews "Godzilla vs Kong," 3.5/5; photo.
161	Put your own needs first, take a break for you Northern Iowan 117:47, p.3	04/05/2021	In the author's opinion, students and faculty are experiencing burnout due to the stress of COVID-19 and a semester without Spring Break. Maier advocates for mental health awareness and self-care; photo.
162	Voter ID is not voter suppression Northern Iowan 117:47, p.3	04/05/2021	In the author's opinion, election security is an important concern and the new law in Georgia, which requires ID, should stand in spite of protests of voter suppression by Democrats and the media; photo.
163	'The Father' teaches through tears Northern Iowan 117:46, p.9	04/01/2021	Friesen reviews "The Father," 4/5; photo.
164	Putting the blame on the border control game Northern Iowan 117:46, p.3	04/01/2021	In the author's opinion, politicians seek to shift blame instead of focusing on solving issues, particularly Republicans. Montgomery discusses immigration at the southern border and climate change in relation to the Trump and Biden administrations.
165	Stop the assault on assault rifles Northern Iowan 117:46, p.3	04/01/2021	In the author's opinion, President Biden and the Democratic party politicized the tragic shootings in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia in an attempt to enact gun control laws that violate a citizen's right to bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment.
166	Finally, 'Justice League' is enjoyable Northern Iowan 117:44, p.5	03/25/2021	Friesen reviews "Zack Snyder's Justice League," 3.5/5; photo.
167	Hate crimes won't stop until we stop its source Northern Iowan 117:43, p.3	03/22/2021	In the author's opinion, hate crimes will continue to rise due to easy access to guns, lack of accountability for white men, and restrictions on diversity in education; photo.
168	Price to pay with stimulus money Northern Iowan 117:43, p.3	03/22/2021	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.
169	2021 Oscar nominations recap Northern Iowan 117:42, p.5	03/18/2021	Friesen summarizes the 2021 Academy Awards Oscars nominations and analyzes who was listed and who was not; photos.
170	Iowa does not protect trans rights Northern Iowan 117:42, p.3	03/18/2021	In the author's opinion, Iowa law and legislators do not protect transgender people. Slomka discusses recent bills concerning minors, bathrooms, and schools.
171	What's happening in the Uyghurs in China Northern Iowan 117:42, p.3	03/18/2021	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.
172	No relief with the relief bill Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3	03/15/2021	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.
173	Wear a mask without having a mandate Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3	03/15/2021	In the author's opinion, people should still be cautious about COVID-19 and wear a mask; photo.
174	Back to normal is on the way Northern Iowan 117:39, p.3	03/08/2021	Maier discusses Biden's new Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, and plans to reopen schools in the upcoming year, as well as UNI's return to in-person learning in Fall 2021; photo.
175	Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer's pain Northern Iowan 117:38, p.5	03/04/2021	Friesen reviews "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," 2/5; photo.
176	Dr. Seuss isn't "cancelled" Northern Iowan 117:38, p.3	03/04/2021	Slomka writes about six Dr. Seuss books being pulled from publication due to their portrayal of racial caricatures; photo.
177	Hold President Biden accountable, abandon parties Northern Iowan 117:38, p.3	03/04/2021	Rawwas writes an opinion piece discussing the fallacy of political party line distinctions and beliefs and highlights bombings of Syria, the power grid failure in Texas, and immigration at the southern border.
178	Pass the Equality Act today, protect Iowans and Americans alike Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3	03/01/2021	The author urges the Senate to pass the Equality Act which prevents discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, which was already passed by the House of Representatives.
179	Start paying attention to the national debt crisis Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3	03/01/2021	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.
180	The US needs the third stimulus bill, save your citizens Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3	03/01/2021	The author argues that there should be a third stimulus bill and expresses frustration with the United States federal government's uncaring attitude toward its citizens.
181	'I Care a Lot' is devilishly fun Northern Iowan 117:36, p.5	02/25/2021	Friesen reviews "I Care a Lot," 3.5/5; photo.
182	Illinois just eliminated cash bail - here's why it's a big deal Northern Iowan 117:36, p.3	02/25/2021	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.
183	The Trump in sheep's clothing Northern Iowan 117:36, p.3	02/25/2021	Rawwas examines promises President Biden made while campaigning and whether or not he has or will go through with them while in office; photo.
184	Detox your news and social media feed Northern Iowan 117:35, p.3	02/22/2021	In the author's opinion, it is better for your mental health to limit time checking the news and social media.
185	Gov. Reynolds needs to bring back the mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:35, p.3	02/22/2021	In the author's opinion, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds lifted COVID-19 precautions prematurely and people should continue wearing masks and social distancing.
186	Rush Limbaugh passes, will be replaced Northern Iowan 117:35, p.3	02/22/2021	In the author's opinion, although Rush Limbaugh has passed away, another person will quickly fill his place broadcasting hate speech and conspiracy theories; photo.
187	Top 10 best films of 2020 Northern Iowan 117:34, p.5	02/18/2021	Friesen ranks films released in 2020. Honorable mentions include "Possessor," "Tenet," "The Truth," "On the Rocks," and "Let Them All Talk." Tenth to first, the top ten are: "Ammonite," "One Night in Miami," "The Prom," "Wolfwalkers," "The Nest," "First Cow," "The Trial of the Chicago 7," "Nomadland," "The Vast of Night," and "Never Rarely Sometimes Always;" photos.
188	A brief history of presidents in film Northern Iowan 117:33, p.5	02/15/2021	Friesen discusses incidents of U.S. presidents Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and George W. Bush being featured in film; photos.
189	Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the WTO don't fit Northern Iowan 117:33, p.3	02/15/2021	Rawwas discusses Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the World Trade Organization. The author is critical of both; photo.
190	There will be another Trump Northern Iowan 117:33, p.3	02/15/2021	Montgomery discusses Trump's impeachment acquittal; photo.
191	Factory farming is destroying the environment Northern Iowan 117:32, p.3	02/11/2021	Slomka discusses factory farming. In the author's opinion, it does not get enough attention in discussions on ecological destruction and climate change; photo.
192	Help keep free speech free Northern Iowan 117:32, p.3	02/11/2021	Horning discusses free speech. In the author's opinion, it should be concerning that a handful of Silicon Valley technology companies have the power to determine who and who does not get a voice; photo.
193	The effects of Reynolds' proclamation on bars Northern Iowan 117:32, p.8	02/11/2021	Reicks discusses the effect Gov. Reynolds' COVID-19 policies have on bars and how local bars, including Kyle Dehmlow's Social House and Little Bigs, plan to handle it; photo.
194	"Judas" invigorates Fred Hampton's legacy Northern Iowan 117:31, p.5	02/08/2021	Friesen reviews "Judas and the Black Messiah," 4.5/5; photo.
195	"The Little Things" brings little to the table Northern Iowan 117:30, p.5	02/04/2021	Friesen reviews "The Little Things," 3/5; photo.
196	Amazon must unionize Northern Iowan 117:30, p.3	02/04/2021	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.
197	On the Burma coup Northern Iowan 117:30, p.3	02/04/2021	Rawwas discusses the recent coup deposing Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma. In the author's opinion, the military should not be in charge, but Suii Kyi was also problematic and colluded with the military, failing to speak out or stop the genocide of the Rohingya in the country.
198	The Iowa Caucuses: one year later Northern Iowan 117:30, p.3	02/04/2021	Madden, who worked with the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) at the time, reflects on the 2020 Iowa Caucuses and the difficulties encountered at the time by the IDP and the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
199	"Recovering" is not what we need Northern Iowan 117:29, p.3	02/01/2021	Montgomery discusses the January 6 United States Capitol attack. In the author's opinion, insurrectionists were motivated to "recover" the past instead of moving forward and fixing problems with society; photo.
200	Appreciate the essential worker, no matter the business Northern Iowan 117:29, p.3	02/01/2021	Horning discusses essential workers in the midst of COVID-19; photo.