Opinion

Displaying 501 - 550 of 706 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
501 You could not pick a better year to be a Panther fan
Northern Iowan 112:54, p.6

In the author's opinion, it was a great year for Panther Sports and UNI Athletics. Deitrick recaps the football, women's basketball, and men's basketball seasons; photo.

502 Never bet against the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.6

Herring analyzes and predicts the NBA post-season.

503 Big plot dreams poorly executed in "Criminal"
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.4

Rouse reviews "Criminal," 2/5; photo.

504 LTE: Greek life spreads awareness
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.3

An anonymous letter to the editor responds to the April 21 Northern Iowan column "'Gimmicky' awareness event not enough." The author criticizes Carr-Murphy's stance, arguing that Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a worthwhile event spreading awareness about sexual assault. 

505 Satire piece not bullying
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.3

Carr-Murphy defends her satire piece "Student orgs offer help to those in need" in the April Fool's Day edition of the Northern Iowan in response to two letters to the editor submitted to the paper; photo. 

506 Religious freedom not discrimination
Northern Iowan 112:53, p.3

Day responds to an article in the April 21 edition of the Northern Iowan about legislation called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In the author's opinion, such laws are important to protect religious liberty; photos.

507 Panther legend Kurt Warner returns to campus
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.4

Deitrick discusses former UNI football player Kurt Warner's career and return to campus to film a segment for the NFL Network with Deiondre Hall.

508 Old Disney favorite stays true to original tale
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.4

Rouse reviews "The Jungle Book" (2016); 3.5/5; photo.

509 Survey favors diverse faculty
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.3

An anonymous author discusses diversity and multiculturalism among faculty at UNI, and students' views on the subjects.

510 'Gimmicky' awareness event not enough
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.3

In the author's opinion, the recent "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event on campus is not the way sexual assault should be addressed; photo.

511 Don't want to pay back loans? Have children.
Northern Iowan 112:51, p.3

Rekemeyer offers two satirical solutions to student loan debt: staying in school, and passing debt on to your children; photo.

512 Young stars rise as 2016 looks like a promising year for the MLB
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.6

Deitrick discusses prospects for the upcoming Major League Baseball season; photo.

513 Basketball says farewell to one of the all-time greats
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.6

Herring discusses basketball player Kobe Bryant's retirement; photo.

514 Election 2016: Peering into the future
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.3

Slaughter makes predictions about the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates; photos.

515 Income inequality shortens lifespans
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.3

In the author's opinion, a new article from the Journal of the American Medical Association showing life expectancy tied to income inequality should encourage people to work to solve societal problems; photos.

516 "Hardcore Henry" self-aware nature makes it work
Northern Iowan 112:49, p.5

Rouse reviews "Hardcore Henry," 4/5.

517 The conservative as racist: a popular lie
Northern Iowan 112:49, p.3

In the author's opinion, social and technological echo chambers limit opportunities to understand other viewpoints, and has led to the perception that Republicans hold racist beliefs; photos.

518 Book puts new face to immigration
Northern Iowan 112:49, p.3

In the author's opinion, immigration is an important issue. Baxter highlights Sonia Nazario's book "Enrique's Journey," which professor Jennifer Colley hosted a community reading of, and which Narazio will speak about on April 11; photos.

519 Denver Broncos should give Tim Tebow another chance
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.6

In the author's opinion, the Denver Broncos should recruit Tim Tebow to play for their team again; photo.

520 We must be realistic about four-year degrees
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.3

In the author's opinion, colleges should re-evaluate their "four-year degrees" to set reasonable standards given the pressures facing college students and to encourage intellectual exploration; photos.

521 Sexual assault awareness call to action on campus
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.3

Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Katie Evans writes a column on sexual assault awareness; in her opinion, the university and Iowa need to implement stronger policies. Evans also discusses the Mentors in Violence Prevention training and commends the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity; photo.

522 LTE: satire piece maligns student orgs
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.3

The author writes a letter to the editor on behalf of the student organizations College Republicans and Right to Life in response to the satire piece "Student orgs offer help to those in need" published in the Northern Iowan on March 31. In the author's opinion, it disparaged both organizations and they ask the Northern Iowan to retract it.

523 Williams biopic best for Hank's fans
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.4

Rouse reviews "I Saw the Light," 2.5/5; photo.

524 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.5

Katie Knudsen shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

525 WrestleMania 32 still going strong, brings in millions
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.4

Herring writes an opinion piece on World Wrestling Entertainment's WrestleMania 32 event; photo.

526 Villanova and UNC easily sail into National Championship
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.6

Deitrick discusses the March Madness basketball tournament to date; North Carolina will play Villanova in the championship; photo.

527 I'm graduating soon... and I still have no idea what's next
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.3

Rekemeyer discusses post-graduation plans is of the opinion that it's ok to be uncertain; photo.

528 West's Batman outshines 50 years later
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.3

Olsasky reviews the newly-released "Batman v. Superman," discussing its negative critical reception, and favors "Batman: The Movie."

529 Team streams give viewers a more fan-based commentary
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.10

Herring discusses the new concept of "Team Stream Broadcasts," which are fan-based opinion streams during sporting events; photo.

530 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.9

Ami Jensen shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

531 Impending doom weighs down new DC film
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.4

Rouse reviews "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," 2/5; photo.

532 Post-caucus, don't forget climate change
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.3

In the author's opinion, people should take steps to become more vegetarian because the meat and cattle industries are significant contributors to climate change; photos.

533 Time to think critically about ag industry
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.3

Cobb critiques the agricultural industry and its effect on the environment; photos.

534 Sorry, you don't have the right to vote
Northern Iowan 112:45, p.3

In Rekemeyer's opinion, voting makes little difference due to the way the Republican and Democratic parties select their delegates and nominees; photos.

535 On terror: Europe needs to step it up
Northern Iowan 112:45, p.3

In the author's opinion, European nations are not doing enough to counter ISIS terrorism; photos.

536 Can the Warriors break the 1995-1996 Bulls record?
Northern Iowan 112:45, p.6

Deitrick discusses the current season of the NBA and speculates whether the Golden State Warriors will beat the Chicago Bulls' record; photo.

537 "Cloverfield" thrill ride
Northern Iowan 112:44, p.4

Rouse reviews "10 Cloverfield Lane," 4/5; photo.

538 Panthers feed off the madness, end season with class
Northern Iowan 112:44, p.6

Herring writes an opinion about the men's basketball season and games in the NCAA tournament; photo.

539 Lecture series urges us to pursue passions
Northern Iowan 112:44, p.3

In the author's opinion, the first lecture in the "Creativity and Evolution of Culture" series, "Everyday Creativity" by Dave Gould, spoke to the purpose of pursuing your passions through higher education; photos.

540 Campus group bars LGBTQ leaders
Northern Iowan 112:43, p.3

In Carr-Murphy's opinion, the campus chapter of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship discriminates against LGBTQIA+ students by not allowing them to hold leadership positions in the organization; photos.

541 Student voices: How are you spending your spring break?
Northern Iowan 112:43, p.2

Students Maddie McDaniel, Nathan Siems, and Sam King share their spring break plans; photos.

542 Why I Relay
112:43, p.4

Hilary Ronnfeldt shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

543 Where will the Panthers be seeded in NCAA tourney?
Northern Iowan 112:43, p.6

Herring writes an opinion about the upcoming NCAA basketball March Madness tournament's Selection Sunday and discusses the UNI men's team; photo.

544 No longer entertained, just disappointed
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.3

Rekemeyer discusses the recent Republican presidential candidate debate and believes candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz behaved childishly; photo.

545 "Zootopia" message too strong
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.5

Rouse reviews "Zootopia," 2/5; photo.

546 "Risen" isn't your average Sunday school film
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.4

Rouse reviews "Risen," 4/5; photo.

547 All-staff opinion column: What did you think of the 2016 Academy Awards?
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3

Reid, Baxter, and Cobb each give their opinion of the 2016 Academy Awards; photos.

548 Rod Library is my bae and it can be yours too
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3

Carr-Murphy encourages students to visit Rod Library and take advantage of all it has to offer; photos.

549 Superstar Steph Curry video game fantasy come to life
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.6

Herring discusses basketball player Steph Curry's record; photo.

550 Showcase of new theatre
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.4

Mattox gives a favorable review to the musical "Once," which opened on February 21 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC).