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#	Title	Date	Summary
401	Should I stay or should I go? The Zion edition Northern Iowan 115:39, p.6	02/28/2019	Potter discusses a basketball game between Duke and North Carolina, player Zion Williamson, and decisions whether to sit out of games to avoid injury.
402	is YouTube a practical career? Northern Iowan 115:38, p.3	02/25/2019	In the author's opinion, having a career in social media comes with downsides such as impracticality, suffering relationships, and fleeting fame. Bennethum attempts to dissuade readers from making a living on social media, instead favoring education; photo.
403	Liberal arts education is necessary Northern Iowan 115:37, p.3	02/21/2019	In the author's opinion, a liberal arts education should offer students a vivid education that captures their interest and prepares them for the world. Wiggins discusses the drop in humanities majors and why students are moving away from them, critiquing current academic and societal structures and advocating for a reimagining of college and the liberal arts; photo.
404	Steelers fans, say goodbye to Antonio Brown Northern Iowan 115:37, p.6	02/21/2019	Horning discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL.
405	Team Giannis falters despite entertaining play Northern Iowan 115:37, p.6	02/21/2019	Walsh discusses the recent NBA All-Star Game.
406	The only moment that matters is now Northern Iowan 115:37, p.3	02/21/2019	The author discusses the importance of living in the moment.
407	'Alita: Battle Angel' malfunctions where it matters Northern Iowan 115:36, p.4	02/18/2019	Friesen reviews "Alita: Battle Angel," 1.5/5; photo.
408	Dance Marathon must get political Northern Iowan 115:36, p.3	02/18/2019	In Stekl's opinion, Dance Marathon should advocate to change the healthcare system instead of raising money without interrogating the structures necessitating fundraising; photos.
409	Digital media bubble is an issue Northern Iowan 115:35, p.3	02/14/2019	In the author's opinion, the rise and over-saturation of the digital media market has led to job loss for journalists and the loss of a variety of journalism sources will be negative for society; photo.
410	NBA All Stars pick - Team Giannis or LeBron? Northern Iowan 115:35, p.6	02/14/2019	Campbell discusses opinions on the greatest NBA player of 2019 and the 2019 All-Star Game.
411	Political polarization needs to be fixed Northern Iowan 115:35, p.3	02/14/2019	In the author's opinion, American society has grown increasingly politically polarized, due in part to the rise in digital media, lack of objective journalism, and increase in information bias. Horning argues that citizens should make mindful attempts to seek out all sides of an issue; photos.
412	'LEGO Movie 2' is awesome on all levels Northern Iowan 115:34, p.5	02/11/2019	Friesen reviews "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," 4/5; photo.
413	Giving intl. students a voice Northern Iowan 155:34, p.4	02/11/2019	In the author's opinion, international students are often overlooked on campus. Khan mentions ways that UNI and student organizations can be more inclusive of these students; photo.
414	Why the classics are needed Northern Iowan 115:34, p.3	02/11/2019	In the author's opinion, works of classic literature are important today. Wiggins highlights the journal Eidolon and modern interpretations and criticism of the classics; photo.
415	'Velvet Buzzsaw' is a joyously absurd slasher Northern Iowan 115:33, p.4	02/07/2019	Friesen reviews "Velvet Buzzsaw," 3/5; photos.
416	In Defense: Hands off Venezuela Northern Iowan 115:33, p.3	02/07/2019	Caleb Stekl and Cade Olmstead write a letter to the editor in response to Colin Horning's January 28 Northern Iowan opinion piece "Socialism causes economic peril." They disagree with Horning's claim that socialism is to blame for Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, instead blaming capitalism and military intervention, particularly from the United States; photo.
417	Patriots subdue Rams, give credit to defense Northern Iowan 115:33, p.6	02/07/2019	The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in Super Bowl LIII.
418	LTE: Cancellation policy is classist Northern Iowan 115:32, p.3	02/04/2019	In Gregor's opinion, the university's policy for delays and cancellations due to severe weather negatively impacts lower income students and those with disabilities; photo.
419	Reboot culture is bad for entertainment industry Northern Iowan 115:32, p.3	02/04/2019	In the author's opinion, the trend of rebooting old television shows and movies is bad for the entertainment industry and the creativity required to produce new content; photo.
420	'Trumping' Trump was hard to do in 2018 Northern Iowan 115:31, p.3	01/31/2019	Professor emeritus of marketing, Steve Corbin, writes a letter to the editor about holding President Trump accountable.
421	A woman not lost to history Northern Iowan 115:31, p.3	01/31/2019	In the author's opinion, people should endeavor to preserve as much of history as possible so that future generations can have a more complete picture. Wiggins cites philosopher Émilie du Châtelet and her contributions during the Enlightenment as an example; photo.
422	Hart, Cranston can't save unoriginal schlock Northern Iowan 115:31, p.5	01/31/2019	Friesen reviews "The Upside," 2.5/5; photo.
423	Patriots Vs. Rams Super Bowl Northern Iowan 115:31, p.6	01/31/2019	Potter discusses Super Bowl LIII, featuring the Patriots vs. Rams, and predicts the Patriots will win.
424	Socialism causes economic peril Northern Iowan 115:30, p.3	01/28/2019	In the author's opinion, government intervention in free markets and socialism lead to devastating economic consequences. Horning cites Venezuela as an example, in the wake of Juan Guaido's election as interim President; photo.
425	"MLKegs" tradition is embarrassing for community Northern Iowan 115:29, p.3	01/24/2019	In the author's opinion, the UNI "MLKegs" drinking tradition is a disrespectful appropriate of Martin Luther King Jr's name and legacy; photo.
426	Friensen's top 10 films of 2018 Northern Iowan 115:29, p.4	01/24/2019	Friesen ranks the best films of 2018. Honorable mentions include "They Shall Not Grow Old," "The Sisters Brothers," "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," "Thoroughbreds," and "Wildlife." The top ten, last to first, are "Private Life," "Vox Lux," "First Man," "Roma," "First Reformed," "BlacKkKlansman," "Leave No Trace," "Avengers: Infinity War," "A Star Is Born," and "The Favourite."
427	True way to honor MLK's legacy Northern Iowan 115:29, p.3	01/24/2019	In the author's opinion, tolerance does not equate to freedom. Stekl discusses the current political climate and Martin Luther King Junior's legacy; photo.
428	The best field trip you'll ever take Northern Iowan 115:28, p.3	01/17/2019	Barikor writes about a study abroad experience in Spain and urges other UNI students to study abroad; photos.
429	Trump's trade war started economic woes Northern Iowan 115:28, p.3	01/17/2019	Steven Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor discussing the implications of President Trump's trade war; photo.
430	Coaches fired, Hunt released after week 13 Northern Iowan 115:27, p.6	12/06/2018	Campbell discusses developments in professional football including the National Football League (NFL) and American Football Conference (AFC).
431	Coen film inconsistently explores Wild West Northern Iowan 115:27, p.4	12/06/2018	Friesen reviews "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," 3/5; photo.
432	Rest if you must, but don't quit Northern Iowan 115:27, p.3	12/06/2018	In the author's opinion, fear of failure is an important issue for college students. Khan discusses the pressure of final examinations, stress, mental health, and reflecting on failure and success.
433	Thank you, Hillenberg: 19 years later Northern Iowan 115:27, p.3	12/06/2018	Barikor discusses the personal and cultural impact of Spongebob Squarepants in the wake of creator Stephen Hillenburg's death; photo.
434	Caple Jr.'s 'Creed II' packs a punch Northern Iowan 115:26, p.4	12/03/2018	Friesen reviews "Creed II," 3.5/5; photo.
435	Trump criticism is disproportionate Northern Iowan 115:26, p.3	12/03/2018	In the author's opinion, the media has overemphasized negative aspects of Trump's presidency and downplayed his accomplishments. Horning supports freedom of the press but is concerned about obvious bias; photo.
436	'Spider's Web' is as lifeless as its setting Northern Iowan 115:24, p.4	11/15/2018	Friesen reviews "The Girl in the Spider's Web," 2/5; photo.
437	Alibaba will give Amazon a run for its money Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3	11/15/2018	The author considers the Chines e-commerce group Alibaba and argues that it's only a matter of time before they expand to America to compete with Amazon; photo.
438	We must count every ballot Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3	11/15/2018	In the author's opinion, it is important to count every ballot during an election, especially due to the controversy in Georgia and Florida; photo.
439	"Heathers" remake misses the mark Northern Iowan 115:23, p.3	11/12/2018	Leitner gives the television show remake of "Heathers" an unfavorable review; photo.
440	Queen biopic is an entertaining mess Northern Iowan 115:23, p.4	11/12/2018	Friesen reviews "Bohemian Rhapsody," 3/5; photo.
441	Overcoming unconscious biases is crucial Northern Iowan 115:22, p.3	11/08/2018	Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin discusses unconscious bias. In the author's opinion, Iowa can become a better place to live only when citizens reflect on divisiveness, overcome biases, and act with civility; photo.
442	The importance of Iowa politics Northern Iowan 115:22, p.3	11/08/2018	Horning discusses the importance of Iowa politics and their impact on a national level; photo.
443	Allegation needs to be investigated Northern Iowan 115:21, p.4	11/05/2018	Wolfe writes a response to Albie Nicol's October 29 Northern Iowan article "Where are the democrats?" about sexual assault allegations against senator Cory Booker. In the author's opinion, allegations need to be taken seriously and investigated. Wolfe also discusses how race impacts critique and perception, and that although neither political party has made gender violence prevention a priority, the Democrats have done a better job of holding people accountable; photo.
444	Elizabeth Warren's folly Northern Iowan 115:21, p.4	11/05/2018	Stekl discusses Elizabeth Warren's recent claim of indigenous ancestry based on a genetic test. In the author's opinion, using biogenetic testing and results for political purposes leads to fascism; photos.
445	Redford shines in "The Old Man and the Gun" Northern Iowan 115:20, p.5	11/01/2018	Friesen reviews "The Old Man and the Gun," 3.5/5; photo.
446	Using snapchat as a tool to recruit voters Northern Iowan 115:20, p.4	11/01/2018	The author discusses how social media, specifically Snapchat, has been encouraging voting and voter registration; photos.
447	Five things to consider at the polls Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3	10/29/2018	Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin wrote a letter to the editor. In the author's opinion, the five most important issues for the midterm elections are health insurance, school funding, corporate taxes, improving outdoor, wildlife, and water quality, and recent layoffs for various state-funded departments; photo.
448	Where are the democrats? Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3	10/29/2018	In the author's opinion, both the Democrat and Republican parties need to respond when political figures face allegations of sexual assault. Nicol discusses the recent reports against Senator Cory Booker; photos.
449	Kavanaugh allegations lead to slippery slopes Northern Iowan 115:18, p.3	10/25/2018	In the author's opinions, allegations seem to have risen to the point where they can ruin reputations and careers without evidence. Horning discusses the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of sexual assault against him; photo.
450	The disappearance of Khashoggi Northern Iowan 115:18, p.3	10/25/2018	Ave discusses the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In the author's opinion, the incident signals a larger attack on freedom of the press, which the United States administration has removed protections for.
451	'Bad Times' proves to be a good time Northern Iowan 115:17, p.4	10/22/2018	Friesen reviews "Bad Times at the El Royale," 3.5/5; photo.
452	LTE: Response to "A few questions" Northern Iowan 115:17, p.3	10/22/2018	Mohammad Rawwas, a senior management information systems major, writes a letter to the editor in response to the October 15 article by marketing professor Dennis Clayson, "Letter to the editor: A few questions." Clayson's letter was published in response to Albie Nicol's October 11 article "Assault doesn't need to be recounted to be valid." Rawwas discusses Clayton's questions, which related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing, sexual assault, and injustice; photo.
453	Chazelle's 'First Man' valiantly blast off Northern Iowan 115:16, p.4	10/18/2018	Friesen reviews "First Man," 4/5; photo.
454	Streaming market is becoming too saturated Northern Iowan 115:16, p.3	10/18/2018	In the author's opinion, prompted by AT&T's announcement of a new WarnerMedia streaming service, the market for streaming services is over-saturated and new platforms will have to offer something unique to sustain subscriptions; photos.
455	Abdication of global leadership has consequences Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3	10/15/2018	The author discusses recent world events attacking human rights and Trump administration decisions. In Dausener's opinion, the United States has abdicated the global leadership role it has held since WWII, which will have serious consequences; photos.
456	Informed voting is important Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3	10/15/2018	The author encourages research on political candidates before casting a vote; photo.
457	Letter to the editor: A few questions Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3	10/15/2018	Dennis Clayson, professor in the College of Business, writes a series of questions in response to Albie Nicol's October 11 article regarding Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
458	Who should get traded before the NFL deadline? Northern Iowan 115:15, p.6	10/15/2018	The author discusses National Football League (NFL) trading and teams.
459	'A Star Is Born' hits every note Northern Iowan 115:13, p.5	10/08/2018	Friesen reviews "A Star is Born," 4.5/5; photo.
460	The trouble with Kavanaugh Northern Iowan 115:13, p.4	10/08/2018	In the author's opinion, Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the United States Supreme Court will be detrimental to the nation. Stekl argues against the USA's current liberal-electoral democracy; photos.
461	LTE: The evidence backs ups Ford's credibility Northern Iowan 115:12, p.3	10/04/2018	Student Mohammed Rawwas writes a letter to the editor in response to the piece "Delay drives Kavanaugh accusation" published in the Northern Iowan on September 27. Rawwas argues that Christine Blasey Ford's claims are credible and asks the previous letter-writer to reconsider their stance and retract the claims about the validity of Ford's claims; photo. Note: A correction in the 10/08/2018 issue of the Northern Iowan states that the author of the piece was incorrectly identified as Mohammed Rawwas, UNI professor of marketing, and the letter was written by Mohammed Rawwas, senior MIS major.
462	Why we must believe women Northern Iowan 115:12, p.3	10/04/2018	The author argues that individual choices regarding who and what to believe are important, especially in cases where others are expressing pain. Ave argues that a disregard for others' pain, particularly women, has serious consequences; photo.
463	'A Simple Favor' is simply average Northern Iowan 115:11, p.4	10/01/2018	Friesen reviews "A Simple Favor," 3/5; photo.
464	America's global leadership is threatened Northern Iowan 115:11, p.3	10/01/2018	UNI professor emeritus Steve Corbin writes a letter to the editor discussing America's deficient global trade and economic policies under President Trump's leadership, and encourages voters to replace legislators; photo.
465	Is Kavanaugh the right choice? Northern Iowan 115:11, p.3	10/01/2018	The author discusses Christine Blasey Ford's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual assault, concluding that Ave believes her; photo.
466	Mahomes and Fitzpatrick: The hot hands in the NFL Northern Iowan 115:11, p.6	10/01/2018	Campell discusses National Football League quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Ryan Fitzpatrick; photos.
467	Entertaining Saturday Night, live with David Spade Northern Iowan 115:10, p.5	09/27/2018	Comedian David Spade performed the first show of the 18th Fall Artist Series at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on September 22. Barikor gives the performance, with a few drawbacks, a positive review; photo.
468	LTE: Delay drives Kavanaugh accusation Northern Iowan 115:10, p.3	09/27/2018	Lucas Boyer, chairman of Young Americans for Freedom, writes a letter to the editor in response to the previous Northern Iowan piece "Kavanaugh hearing must be postponed." Boyer discusses the seriousness of sexual assault as well as importance and timing of the allegations, concluding that Ford's upcoming testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee is vital.
469	Votes in local elections matter Northern Iowan 115:10, p.3	09/27/2018	In the author's opinion, it is important for students to vote in local elections. Wolf shares ways that local politics impact UNI and how to vote; photos.
470	Spotify supporting indie artists Northern Iowan 115:9, p.3	09/24/2018	In the author's opinion, Spotify's new beta software allowing small artists to release and manage their music for no cost is an important development for social media and the music industry; photo.
471	'The Predator' falls prey to laziness Northern Iowan 115:8, p.4	09/20/2018	Friesen reviews "The Predator," 2/5; photo.
472	Between sports and politics, we are all one Northern Iowan 115:8, p.3	09/20/2018	Nicol draws comparisons between sports and politics and argues that neither should divide the nation or communities; photos.
473	Senate must postpone hearing Northern Iowan 115:8, p.3	09/20/2018	In the author's opinion, the Senate Judiciary Committee should postpone Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote to allow time for investigating sexual assault allegations against him; photo.
474	Space Jam 2 is a go with LeBron James Northern Iowan 115:8, p.6	09/20/2018	The sequel to the 1996 movie "Space Jam" is set to star NBA player LeBron James; photos.
475	EU articles harm free speech Northern Iowan 115:7, p.3	09/17/2018	In the author's opinion, two proposed articles relating to the internet, news, and social media in the European Union restrict creative freedom and the free press. King explains how the articles could affect not only Europe, but the United States; photos.
476	Is your phone your life support? Northern Iowan 115:7, p.3	09/17/2018	In the author's opinion, people can easily become addicted to their cell phones and other mobile devices, and Miene challenges readers to interact more with people around them.
477	'The Nun" is an unholy abomination Northern Iowan 115:6, p.4	09/13/2018	Friesen reviews "The Nun," 1.5/5; photo.
478	Trump's trade policy is harmful to the U.S. Northern Iowan 115:6, p.3	09/13/2018	Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor about President Trump's trade agreements and how it will hurt Iowa and the U.S.; photo.
479	Williams fights for social justice Northern Iowan 115:6, p.3	09/13/2018	In the author's opinion, tennis player Serena Williams was treated unfairly in a racist and sexist way by the umpire in her game against Naomi Osaka; photos.
480	Alex Jones ban a good thing Northern Iowan 115:5, p.3	09/10/2018	The author discusses data privacy and censorship on social media, including various platforms banning presenter Alex Jones, resulting in increased political scrutiny of social media. In King's opinion, censorship is an important issue both on and off social media; photos.
481	Kaepernick, Nike, and the unnecessary backlash Northern Iowan 115:5, p.3	09/10/2018	Wauters discusses the controversy surrounding football player Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem, Nike's decision to use Kaepernick in one of their campaigns, and subsequent support and backlash. In the author's opinion, both showing respect for the country and calling attention to racial inequality and police brutality are important; photo.
482	Opinion: Yankees-Cubs will make World Series Northern Iowan 115:5, p.6	09/10/2018	The author predicts that the New York Yankees will face the Chicago Cubs in the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series; photo.
483	'Crazy Rick Asians' lacks originality Northern Iowan 115:4, p.4	09/06/2018	Friesen reviews "Crazy Rich Asians," 3/5; photo.
484	Kavanaugh's documents crucial to public Northern Iowan 115:4, p.3	09/06/2018	The author writes about President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and his controversial history regarding previous testimony and involvement in Guantanamo Bay ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing; photo.
485	LTE: word choice matters Northern Iowan 115:4, p.3	09/06/2018	Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, addresses the power of words and adult bullying; photo.
486	McCain had a passion for unity Northern Iowan 115:2, p.3	08/30/2018	The author writes a piece honoring Senator John McCain after his death, reflecting on his willingness to overcome divisions; photos.
487	University tuition increase affects social mobility Northern Iowan 115:2, p.3	08/30/2018	In the author's opinion, tuition increases are making Iowa's public universities less affordable to lower-income and middle-class students; photos.
488	Lee makes comeback with 'BlackkKlansman' Northern Iowan 115:2, p.4	08/27/2018	Friesen reviews "BlacKkKlansman," 4/5; photo.
489	LTE: midterm elections matter Northern Iowan 115:2, p.3	08/27/2018	Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, discusses the importance of midterm elections and the possible impacts on issues; photo.
490	LTE: prioritize maternal and children's health Northern Iowan 115:2, p.3	08/27/2018	Khan discusses the importance of the Reach Every Mother and Child Act and urges readers to contact their representatives in its support.
491	Predatory recruiting is harmful Northern Iowan 115:1, p.5	08/23/2018	The author argues that ethnical recruitment tactics are important for student organizations and how predatory ones can be harmful; photos.
492	The future of solar power is bright Northern Iowan 115:1, p.6	08/23/2018	The author summarizes the growth of solar power around the world and discusses the future of renewable energy; photo.
493	'Chappaquiddick' adequately delivers Northern Iowan 114:54, p.4	04/26/2018	The author gives the file 'Chappaquiddick' an admissible rating overall.
494	'Lego Movie 2' is awesome on all levels Northern Iowan 115:34, p.5	02/11/2018	"The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" received a 4/5 from the author.
495	Ice guys finish last on winter roads Northern Iowan 114:20, p.3	11/02/2017	Schrad shares tips on preparing for winter driving; pphotos.
496	MoviePass is transforming moviegoing experience Northern Iowan 114:20, p.3	11/02/2017	In Ortiz's opinion, a subscription to MoviePass, a service for purchasing movie tickets, is worth the investment; photos.
497	MVP comparison: 2011 Rose versus Westbrook Northern Iowan 114:20, p.6	11/02/2017	Pady compares National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP players Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose, concluding that Westbrook is the better player; photo.
498	NFL week eight: a real roller coaster Northern Iowan 114:20, p.6	11/02/2017	Riepe gives an overview and opinions of the NFL season's week eight; photo.
499	A charming performance "In Real Life" Northern Iowan 114:19, p.5	10/30/2017	Duax gives an overall favorable review to the Interpreters Theatre performance of "In Real Life." Student director Hannah Twitchell adapted the play from the graphic novel by Jen Wang and Cory Doctorow. Wang also gave talkback sessions after performances as part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
500	Google Clips raise privacy concerns Northern Iowan 114:19, p.3	10/30/2017	King discusses the new Google Clips camera, which takes pictures "smartly" at intervals by AI algorithm. In the author's opinion, people should be hesitant about using the product due to privacy and personal information concerns; photos.