Opinion

Displaying 651 - 686 of 686 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
651 All staff opinion column: what does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI?
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.3

The Northern Iowan staff members Hannah Carr-Murphy, Jesse Moeller, Abbi Cobb, and Michael Jackson give their opinions on the recently-approved mid-year tuition increase; photos.

652 Chess film plays a weak game
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.4

Rouse reviews "Pawn Sacrifice," 2/5; photo.

653 Screaming street preacher: confirmed Christian
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3

In the author's opinion, despite students who disagree with the content and style of the street preachers who come to UNI, they are Christians; photos.

654 Why is Donald Trump 'inconvenienced' by political correctness?
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3

In the author's opinion, political correctness is speaking in a way that is respectful to people. Cobb criticizes presidential candidate Donald Trump's disregard for this; photos.

655 Columnist responds to death of student
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3

Gravert shares his reaction to the death of student Caitlyn Burns, who reportedly committed suicide, and encourages students to seek support and consider their impact on the world; photo.

656 Week 2 spells more costly injuries, does the NFL have a problem?
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6

Deitrick questions the recent frequency of injuries in the NFL; photo.

657 David Johnson: touchdown machine, record breaker, HOF rusher
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6

Herring highlights UNI's former football star David Johnson and his career with the Arizona Cardinals; photo.

658 Cryrus experiment gone wrong
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4

Rekemeyer reviews Miley Cyrus's new album "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz," 1.5/5; photo.

659 Outrageous Turkish films become guilty pleasure
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4

Robertson shares his appreciation for the 1980's Turkish film scene.

660 More freedom; less paperwork: advising holds hold us back
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3

In the author's opinion, blanket advising holds on student registration that require students to first meet with their advisors are detrimental and unnecessary; photos.

661 Personal tech devices belong in classroom
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3

In the author's opinion, professors should not restrict students from using personal electronic devices in the classroom; photo.

662 Depp's return
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.5

Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo.

663 Columnist responds to Right to Life
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.1

The author responds to criticism of her previous opinion column, clarifying that Right to Life is a secular organization. Carr-Murphy further expresses her opinion in favor of Planned Parenthood and writes that Right to Life's partner organization, Alternatives, only poses as a women's healthcare organization; photo. 

664 Money Mayweather calls it quits at 49-0, or does he?
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.6

Herring shares opinions on boxer Floyd Mayweather's planned retirement; photo.

665 October is coming, which team will make a late playoff push?
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.6

Deitrick shares opinions on the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs; photo.

666 'Not film' comes to Netflix
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4

Robertson discusses the movie "This is Not a Film" and gives it a favorable review.

667 Little sheep scores big ratings
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4

Rouse reviews the movie "Shaun the Sheep," 5/5.

668 Distinguishing Bernie Sanders from Hillary
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3

In a letter to the editor, Peterson compares presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, supporting Sanders.

669 Filling your free time: explore student orgs
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3

In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of opportunities at UNI that could include joining a student organization, attending a performance, or going to a lecture.

670 NextGen Climate Iowa taps into sustainability trend
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3

Feeney writes a letter to the editor about growing support for sustainability and NextGen Climate Iowa's clean energy plan.

671 Dropping course 'tool to be used carefully,' not shameful
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3

Schintler writes a letter to the editor in response to Jesse Moeller's opinion article "Drop the attitude, not the course" published in the Northern Iowan on September 3. Schintler counters Moeller's advice to persevere in challenging classes, writing that dropping a class should be a carefully considered and decision and not a shameful act.

672 A classic still relevant 40 years later
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5

Rekemeyer reviews Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumors," 5/5.

673 Fresh food and friendly faces
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5

Olsasky discusses and encourages students to go to the College Hill Farmer's Market.

674 War on Christianity
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1

In the author's opinion, the war on Christianity in America is rhetoric manufactured by the Republican party and conservative Christian politicians, and distracts from real issues of injustice; photo.

675 Confessions of a soda addict
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.3

Gravert discusses struggling with a "pop addiction," possible health effects, and some strategies to quit; photos.

676 UNI for Bernie Sanders
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.3

In a letter to the editor, Snell discusses 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his political positions. 

677 Film based on memoir fails to deliver
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.4

Rouse reviews "A Walk in the Woods," 2/5; photo.

678 Bat crazy: an unexpected roommate
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3

Cobb gives her opinion on the potential hazards of having bats in your living space after encountering one in her house; photos.

679 Drop the attitude, not the course
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3

In Moeller's opinion, persisting in a difficult course instead of dropping it can bring students both academic and professional benefits; photo.

680 "The Gift" that unwraps itself
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.4

Rouse reviews "The Gift," 4.5/5.

681 Staying calm: The politics of fear
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.3

Jackson shares his opinion on the state of the 2016 Republican party presidential candidates, and believes that people should carefully evaluate those who appeal to fear; photo.

682 "We Are Your Friends"; more like "We Are Plot Devices"
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.4

Rouse reviews the movie "We Are Your Friends," 2.5/5; photo.

683 Roommate do's and dont's
Northern Iowan 112:1, p.7

Eric Boisen shares some tips on having a roommate.

684 Panthers expect big things after a a record year
Northern Iowan 112:1, p.13

UNI Athletics is looking forward to a big year in a number of areas in the 2015-2016 season outlook; photo.

685 Making that major decision
Northern Iowan 112:1, p.5

Student Abbi Cobb shares her struggles in finding a major; photo.

686 Fight the Iowa bubble
Northern Iowan 112:1, p.1

Student Hannah Carr-Murphy shares her opinion on the "Iowa Bubble". She urges people to expand their horizons beyond a comfortable life in Iowa; photo.