Opinion

In the author's opinion, elementary school fundraising should remove third-party beneficiaries to focus on the cause instead of incentivizing charitable work; photo.

Alanna Verner shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

The author celebrates Pokemon's 20th birthday and discusses the positive impact the video game has had on his life; photos.

The author writes a letter to the editor in response to the Northern Iowan article "Curriculum changes proposed." In LoBianco's opinion, those proposing additional graduation requirements related to diversity should take into consideration the amount of credits required, and the Northern Iowan should including more quotes from influential people involved in the decision-making process.

In the author's opinion, fashion companies exploit perceptions of their brands, and people should be defined based on their characteristics instead of clothing.

Slaughter discusses presidential candidate Ben Carson's recent remarks on President Barack Obama and race; photos.

Herring discusses the upcoming Manager Madness event, which precedes the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Arch Madness basketball tournament.

Deitrick shares opinions and prospects for the baseball World Series, favoring the Chicago Cubs; photo.

Rouse reviews "Hail, Caesar!"; 3/5.

Emma Lippman shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

In a letter to the editor, James criticizes Madeleine Albright for her support of Hillary Clinton, and advocates that supporting Bernie Sanders is the best way to support women.

Smith writes a letter to the editor discussing religion and supporting Jamison Whiting and Aaron Friel for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president and vice president.

Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidate Hunter Flesch discusses his ticket with vice presidential candidate Avery Johnson and encourages members of the student body to consider voting for them; photo.

Hawley writes a letter to the editor discussing President Obama, the Republican Party, and filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by justice Antonin Scalia's death.

Rekemeyer reviews Sia's new album, "This is Acting," 3.5/5.

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

Herring highlights Brandon Carnes's success as a track and athlete, as well as his background and future goals; photo.

In Reid's opinion, the Republican party will support antiestablishment candidate Donald Trump if he wins enough delegates, but the Democratic National Convention and the delegate system itself are working against antiestablishment candidate Bernie Sanders; photos.

Herring writes an opinion about current events in the NFL; photo.

Rouse reviews "Jane Got a Gun," 3/5; photo.

Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Katie Evans discusses student engagement and opportunities on campus; photos.

Singer-songwriter comedian Bo Burnham performed at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 3. Mattox gives the performance a mixed but overall favorable review; photos.

In Slaughter's opinion, the lack of the diversity in Oscars nominations is tied to Hollywood's attempts to sell films internationally, in markets that may not approve of the racial representation the USA finds normal; photos.

Carr-Murphy gives an opinion on the results of the Iowa caucuses and Jeb Bush's candidacy; photos.

Deitrick discusses the men's basketball team season and gives opinions on what they need to do to make the NCAA tournament; photo.

In Massey's opinion, the student-funded Northern Iowan has published inaccurate and poorly-reported pieces, especially on the topics of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Katie Evans and tuition increases.

Kamyar Enshayan, director at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education, writes a letter to the editor encouraging UNI students, staff, and faculty to work to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Black Hawk County.

Rekemeyer reviews the album "Blackstar," 4.5/5; photos.

Rouse reviews "Kung Fu Panda 3," 3.5/5; photo.

Rouse reviews "The Revenant," 4.5/5; photo.

Griffin Williams shares why he participates in Relay for Life; photo.

Mattox reviews the Half-Masted improv group show at the Lamppost on January 29, giving it a mixed but overall favorable review.

Gravert discusses the role of government in light of the upcoming caucuses; photo.

Ruggiero believes climate change is the most important issue going into the caucuses, and discusses examples of clean energy in Iowa.

Northern Iowan columnists discuss who they will support at the caucuses: Carr-Murphy for Bernie Sanders, Slaughter for Donald Trump, and Cobb for Bernie Sanders; photos.

Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president.

In the author's opinion, social messages surrounding masculinity create harm. Cobb discusses the recent incident in Pittsburg where Charles McKinney shot Janese Talton-Jackson; photo.

In the author's opinion, the effect that social media has had on political dialogue is dangerous. Moeller discusses conversations after LaVoy Finicum was shot and killed and Ammon Bundy was arrested; photo.

Deitrick discusses the upcoming Super Bowl 50 game, the Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers; photo.

Herring discusses basketball player Matt Bohannon's career at UNI and three-point shooting record, currently standing at 236; photo.

Deitrick discusses and gives opinions on the Cedar Valley CourtKings basketball team and a 'fantasy lineup' of the best former Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI players.

In the author's opinion, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's reinforced Sportsmanship Reference Guide for high schools negatively impacts student sections and cheering at games, and may next reach the NCAA.

Michaela Fay shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.

Rouse reviews "The Hateful Eight," 5/5; photo.

In response to the January 14 Northern Iowan column "Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech," Slaughter discusses the presidential candidate's focus on the causes of income inequality; photos.

Carr-Murphy writes a satirical piece imagining a State of the Union address given by Donald Trump; photos.

Deitrick discusses the women's basketball team, their season, prospects, and leading players. In the author's opinion, the worst defeat so far was losing to North Dakota on December 5, and their best victory was defeating South Dakota on November 17; photo. 

Friel discusses the university's decision to hire a chief diversity officer and expresses support for action addressing minority student concerns and advocating for diversity; photo.

Herring discusses the flag football team, Team UNIted. Their season included winning the regional tournament in November and participating in the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association flag football championship in January. There, they defeated Pensacola, 28-27; lost to Southern University; and lost to the University of Southern Florida, 28-6. They were UNI's first team to win regionals and advance to nationals. 

Brittney England shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.