Opinion

Displaying 101 - 150 of 603 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 True identities on social media
Northern Iowan 118:20, p.3 		Sierra Christensen discusses the impact of social media; photo.
102 Facebook missed the 'Mark' on their rebranding
Northern Iowan 118:20, p.3 		Diego Solorio discusses Facebook's rebranding as Meta, stating that most do not favor the name change; photo.
103 Bones or no bones
Northern Iowan 118:19, p.3 		Noodle, the famous TikTok pug, tells viewers whether they will have a "Bones or No Bones" day; photo.
104 Dreams turn to disappointment
Northern Iowan 118:19, p.4 		Hunter Friesen reviews Edgar Wright's new film "Last Night in Soho," giving it a 3/5 rating; photo.
105 Cliques inside the workplace
Northern Iowan 118:18, p.3 		Opinion Columnist Brittany Kalvig discusses the importance of making friendships outside of cliques; photo.
106 College students need mental breaks
Northern Iowan 118:17, p.3 		Jetta Colsch discusses the importance of college students and adults taking mental breaks during the day and that they should not be stigmatized; photo.
107 "Dune" is a grand disappointment
Northern Iowan 118:17, p.4 		Hunter Friesen discusses the new movie adaption of the novel "Dune," which he rated a 3/5; photo.
108 NFL Week 6 recap: It's now time to overreact
Northern Iowan 118:16, p.6 		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.
109 College debt effects on students
Northern Iowan 118:15, p.3 		Opinion columnist Sierra Christensen discusses the effects of student loan debts on students; photo.
110 In pursuit of good health from daily stressors
Northern Iowan 118:15, p.3 		Opinion columnist Diego Solorio discusses his belief that exercise helps both body and mind with relieving stress during school; photo.
111 "The Last Duel": A modern medieval epic
Northern Iowan 118:15, p.4 		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.
112 Masks on or masks off?
Northern Iowan 118:14, p.3 		In this opinion article, Patience Kauzlarich pushes for students to wear masks during in-person classes, though they are not required; photo.
113 "Squid Game" takes Netflix by storm
Northern Iowan 118:14, p.4 		Andrew Oleson reviews the new Netflix show "Squid Game," giving it a 3/5; photo.
114 A farewell to Bond in "No Time to Die"
Northern Iowan 118:13, p.4 		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.
115 Reevaluating negative energy
Northern Iowan 118:13, p.3 		Kalvig discusses cutting negative friendships out of your life for your own health; photo.
116 The new Coke Zero - is it worth the change?
Northern Iowan 118:13, p.3 		Samantha Goodman discusses the new Coke Zero recipe and how it may have repercussions on the Coca-Cola brand; photo.
117 Tiger Woods and the modern superstar golfer
Northern Iowan 118:13, p.6 		Hunter Friesen discusses the change in the golf atmosphere due to Tiger Woods.
118 Despedida de Bond
Northern Iowan 118:13, p.5 		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.
119 It's past time to overhaul the NFL overtime rules
Northern Iowan 118:12, p.6 		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.
120 Was removing Dr. O'Kane from the classroom the right choice from UNI?
Northern Iowan 118:12, p.3 		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.
121 Venom: A Carnage of Quality
Northern Iowan 118:11, p.4 		Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives a scathing review of the movie, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", giving it a 1.5/5 rating; photo.
122 The impact of the new NIL rules on collegiate athletics
Northern Iowan 118:11, p.6 		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 Change your mind when circumstances change
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3 		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.
124 Puedes cambiar de opinion cuando cambian las circunstancias
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3 		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.
125 Work for your relationships
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.3 		The author discusses how much work goes into different types of relationships, photo.
126 Overcoming bad impressions, to a connection
Northern Iowan 118:8, p.3 		A column about overcoming bad first impressions; photo.
127 N.I. en Español: Dear Evan Hansen
Northern Iowan 118:8, p.5 		An N.I. en Español review of "Dear Evan Hansen."
128 "Dear Evan Hansen" cannot recapture stage magic
Northern Iowan 118:8, p.4 		A film review of "Dear Evan Hansen;" photo. Read the article in Spanish on page 5, N.I en Español: Dear Evan Hansen.
129 Women deserve reproductive freedom
Northern Iowan 118:8, p.3 		A column arguing for reproductive freedoms.
130 Second First Impressions
Northern Iowan 118:7, p.3 		Brittany Kalvig discusses the pros of traveling abroad before or during college; photo.
131 Aspire to Inspire
Northern Iowan 118:7, p.3 		Diego Solorio gives inspirational words to all students trying to adjust after COVID-19; photo.
132 September is suicide prevention month
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.3 		A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
133 Fall film festival ushers Oscar season
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.5 		Film festivals introduce movies for the Oscars season; photo.
134 Don't forget your finances
Northern Iowan 118:5, p.7 		A column on navigating finances as a student; photo.
135 Why buy local? Benefits of the College Hill Farmer's Market
Northern Iowan 118:5, p.4 		The benefits of shopping at the College Hill Farmers Market; photos.
136 "Malignant" is matter over mind
Northern Iowan 118:5, p.5 		Friesen's take on James Wan's "Malignant;" photo.
137 Modern boxing: more about social media stars than actual boxers
Northern Iowan 118:4, p.3 		Horning's take on social media influencers in boxing; photo.
138 "Shang-Chi" brings balance to the MCU
Northern Iowan 118:4, p.5 		Friesen's take on "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings;" photo.
139 UNI student offers review of Cannes Film Festival
Northern Iowan 118:2, p.5 		Hunter Friesen was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France this summer. He reviews all ten films he saw while there; photos.
140 "Dream with ME" premieres its first screening
Northern Iowan 118:2, p.4 		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 Summer 2021 Blockbuster Film Reviews
Northern Iowan 118:1, p.9 		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.
142 Advice to new students
Northern Iowan 118:1, p.3 		Opinion columnist Colin Horning gives advice to new UNI students including getting involved in campus activities and/or organizations; photo.
143 2021 NFL draft preview: what to expect on Thursday
Northern Iowan 117:54, p.6 		Schindler gives a preview of the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft.
144 Vaccine distribution across the world
Northern Iowan 117:54, p.3 		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.
145 Anti-transgender athletics bills harm everyone
Northern Iowan 117:54, p.3 		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.
146 An Oscars to remember for the wrong reasons
Northern Iowan 117:54, p.5 		Friesen reviews the 93rd Academy Awards and grades it a "D"; photo.
147 Make time for you before finals
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.3 		Student Wellness Services offers ways to help prevent stress during finals week.
148 Black lives continue to matter
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.3 		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 The difference between "Black" and the color "black"
Northern Iowan 117:52, p.3 		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.
150 2021 Academy Award predictions
Northern Iowan 117:52, p.5 		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.