Opinion
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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. |
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652 | Chess film plays a weak game Northern Iowan 112:9, p.4 |
Rouse reviews "Pawn Sacrifice," 2/5; photo. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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659 | Outrageous Turkish films become guilty pleasure Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4 |
Robertson shares his appreciation for the 1980's Turkish film scene. |
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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. |
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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. |
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662 | Depp's return Northern Iowan 112:7, p.5 |
Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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667 | Little sheep scores big ratings Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4 |
Rouse reviews the movie "Shaun the Sheep," 5/5. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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672 | A classic still relevant 40 years later Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5 |
Rekemeyer reviews Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumors," 5/5. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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677 | Film based on memoir fails to deliver Northern Iowan 112:4, p.4 |
Rouse reviews "A Walk in the Woods," 2/5; photo. |
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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. |
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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. |
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680 | "The Gift" that unwraps itself Northern Iowan 112:3, p.4 |
Rouse reviews "The Gift," 4.5/5. |
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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. |
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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. |
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683 | Roommate do's and dont's Northern Iowan 112:1, p.7 |
Eric Boisen shares some tips on having a roommate. |
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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. |
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685 | Making that major decision Northern Iowan 112:1, p.5 |
Student Abbi Cobb shares her struggles in finding a major; photo. |
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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. |