Opinion

Displaying 251 - 300 of 603 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
251 Seybert: Teach ASL in schools
Northern Iowan 117:7, p.3 		Addi Seybert advocates for American Sign Language (ASL) to be taught in schools; photo.
252 Slomka: Listen to Black Lives Matter
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3 		Emerson Slomka urges readers to pay attention to the Black Lives Matter movement; photo.
253 Taking a look at 1968 vs. 2020 election years
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3 		Colin Horning compares similarities in the 1968 and 2020 elections; photo.
254 Athletes need to do more to see desired change
Northern Iowan 117:5, p.6 		Colin Horning writes an opinion piece about protest demonstrations for civil rights in sports; photos.
255 "Tenet": an incomprehensible spectacle
Northern Iowan 117:5, p.5 		Hunter Friesen writes a film review about the movie "Tenet," 3.5/5; photo.
256 Montgomery: Don't treat life as a big picture
Northern Iowan 117:5, p.3 		Tyler Montgomery writes a piece about personal memory and its importance.
257 Goedken: Menstruation is not a choice
Northern Iowan 117:5, p.3 		Dani Goedken argues that UNI isn't doing enough to supply menstrual products to the student body; photo.
258 LTE: Advocate for global poverty
Northern Iowan 117:5, p.2 		Nicole Iradukunda urges readers to contact Iowa politicians to advocate for action against global poverty.
259 "New Mutants" offers nothing new
Northern Iowan 117:4, p.5 		Hunter Friesen delivers a review of the movie "New Mutants," 2/5; photo.
260 Political parties and police brutality
Northern Iowan 117:4, p.3 		Mohammed Rawwas writes an opinion piece about political parties and their response to police brutality; photo.
261 Seybert: Representation matters
Northern Iowan 117:4, p.3 		Addi Seybert writes an opinion piece on the importance of Black representation in movies and media following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman; photo.
262 Horning: Find a student org for you
Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3 		Colin Horning writes an opinion piece about the importance of meeting people or finding a student organization to join amidst the social distancing guidelines in place on campus.
263 Slomka: Pronouns are for everyone
Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3 		Emerson Slomka writes an opinion piece about how pronouns are used by everyone and that it is important to respect each others pronouns; photo.
264 NBA playoffs: Bucks - Clippers finals?
Northern Iowan 117:2, p.6 		The National Basketball Association (NBA) has begun playoffs for the 2020 season. Sports writer Nicholas Schindler predicts that the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in the championship game; photo.
265 Goedken: It's okay to slow down
Northern Iowan 117:2, p.3 		Dani Goedken writes about the importance of slowing down to give yourself space for growth. Goedken points to how slowing down can help you feel at peace and that it is okay to take things slow.
266 Montgomery: Get involved
Northern Iowan 117:2, p.3 		Tyler Montgomery writes about the importance of time and the capacity of individuals to come together in ways that are full of potential; photo.
267 Top 5 movies released during quarantine
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.9 		Film critic Hunter Friesen lists five films to come out since March 17 (the day all cinemas shutdown) that he thinks deserve praise and recognition.
268 Selection Sunday: who will cut the nets in Atlanta?
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.6 		Schindler predicts what men's basketball teams will make it into the NCAA tournament on Selection Sunday, predicting UNI in a First Four game against Xavier. In the author's opinion, UNI should get an at-large bid because of their season aside from their tournament loss, and Auburn will will the championship; photos.
269 Pixar's 'Onward' is heartwarming
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Onward," 3.5/5; photo.
270 Why would fans settle on crowning the NFL's GOAT?
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.3 		In the author's opinion, National Football League (NFL) player Tom Brady does not deserve to be called the sport's Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Schindler discusses other sports' best players and what criteria should qualify an athlete, concluding that Brady is not the best; photo.
271 Biden: a return to the Obama presidency
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.3 		In the author's opinion, Joe Biden is a poor presidential candidate who lacks a coherent leftist policy, instead seeking to build on Obama's policies, which the Obama presidency actually failed to fulfill during his presidential years; photo.
272 CRISPR and the future of gene-editing
Northern Iowan 116:42, p.3 		In the author's opinion, CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) gene editing has both potential benefits and drawbacks. Slomka discusses what CRISPR is and its first human trail in a patient with Leber congenital amaurosis, a genetic disease causing gradual loss of vision and blindness; photo.
273 Friesen: 'The invisible Man' is one to see
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.4 		Friesen reviews the movie "The Invisible Man," 3.5/5; photo.
274 'Super Tuesday' leaves uncertainty
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.3 		Horning comments on Super Tuesday, which resulted in a narrower Democratic nominee field: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Tulsi Gabbard are still in the race. In the author's opinion, Donald Trump has strong voter support and a high probability of being re-elected, since Democratic front-runners Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden either can't win over more moderate voters or don't have energy surrounding their campaign; photos.
275 What is the XFL and why is it destined to fail?
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the revival of the alternate football league XFL, despite new rules and increased access to the game, will not be enough for the league to survive; photo.
276 Democrats should not divide the vote
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.3 		In the author's opinion, once a candidate is chosen for the Democratic nomination, voters should cast their ballots for them regardless of who they supported as a nominee. Seybert discusses the divides over candidates in the Democratic party and how such divisions could harm the party's chances in the general election against Donald Trump; photo.
277 'Star Trek' and progressive representation in television
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the Star Trek franchise has been pioneering and consistent in bringing under-represented groups to the television screen.
278 'Last Thing' is a confusing mess
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.4 		Friesen reviews the Netflix film "The Last Thing He Wanted," 1.5/5; photo.
279 Does Quibi have what it takes to survive the streaming wars?
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.3 		In the author's opinion, Quibi, a paid streaming service exclusively available on smartphones, is unlikely to succeed. Lien discusses Jeffrey Katzenberg's development of Quibi, the services it will offer, and other streaming services; photo.
280 The rise of Michael Bloomberg
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.3 		Horning speculates on Michael Bloomberg's entry into the 2020 Democratic nomination race, discussing potential outcomes of primary season and the general election depending on who secures the nomination; photo.
281 NBC's 'Zoey' fails to find its tune
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.5 		The author gives the NBC musical television show "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" an unfavorable review; photo.
282 'Sonic' can't outrun its problems
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Sonic the Hedgehog," 2/5; photo.
283 March Madness predictions: which conference is the best?
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.6 		Hansen gives predictions for men's basketball March Madness and discusses the different conferences; photos.
284 The importance of volunteerism
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.3 		In the author's opinion, volunteerism is important in a society that is often selfish. Bennethum discusses getting involved with the student organization UNI Wishmakers and urges other students to evaluate how they contribute to society; photo.
285 AP top 25 poll: why aren't the Panthers ranked yet?
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.6 		In the author's opinion, the UNI men's basketball team should be ranked in the AP Top 25 rankings due to their 21-3 overall record, No. 1 rank in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), and perfect 13-0 home record; photo.
286 Sinn Fein and political counter-trajectories
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the recent election in Ireland shows a counter-trajectory to the rise of far-right politics in other parts of the world. Rawwas discusses how the Sinn Fein party won the election and will likely form a coalition government instead of the previous Fine Gael and Fianna Fail parties, and their victory is a response to Brexit in the UK and indicates a likely forthcoming referendum on Ireland and Northern Ireland will go in favor of reunification instead of establishing a border.
287 Friesen: Oscars were predictable
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.4 		Friesen reviews the 92nd Academy Awards and concludes that "Parasite" made history, Bong Joon-ho had the biggest night, the show itself wasn't very good, it was a pretty predictable night, and history was made on all fronts; photo.
288 Synesthesia: feeling and tasting the color red
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.3 		Slomka explains synesthesia, a neurological disorder relays intangible concepts as sensory input, and how even those without synesthesia may find creating associations via "induced synesthesia" valuable for memory; photo.
289 We need to keep television weird
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.3 		In the author's opinion, television - both network and streaming - needs to push boundaries to remain interesting and garner viewership. Lien discusses shows that have done this through the years; photo.
290 National debt is actually good
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.3 		In the author's opinion, worrying about the national deficit is damaging to political discourse and material reality. Rawwas explains misunderstandings about federal budget and the deficit, and how foreign nations like China holding some debt is good because they have a vested interest in the US's economic prosperity. Rawwas continues to argue that policies are inherently good or bad, not due to their cost, and that politicians should be less concerned with debt and focus on the working class regardless of "cost"; photo.
291 Academy Awards predictions
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.4 		Friesen makes predictions for the 2020 92nd Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Brad Bitt; Best Supporting Actress - Laura Dern; Best Leading Actor - Joaquin Phoenix; Best Leading Actress - Renee Zellweger; Best Original Screenplay - Parasite; Best Adapted Screenplay - Little Women; Best Director - Sam Mendes; Best Motion Picture - "1917"; photo.
292 An ode to NBC's 'The Good Place'
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.3 		In the author's opinion, NBC's "The Good Place" is a very important and meaningful show. Lien discusses the series and its ending; photo.
293 Is gamification the future of productivity?
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.3 		In the author's opinion, gamification - combining work and play for a more satisfying daily life - is a valuable philosophy and can add elements of fun to work otherwise thought of as a necessary evil; photo.
294 Values might prove obstacle for Dems in 2020
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the Iowa caucus is an important moment in deciding who will be the Democratic presidential nominee. Horning discusses the four leading candidates - Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg - and analyzes what early caucuses and primaries could mean for their campaigns and the future of the party as a whole; photo.
295 Ritchie returns home home with stylish 'Gentlemen'
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.5 		Friesen reviews "The Gentlemen," 3/5; photo.
296 Don't take life for granted
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.3 		In the aftermath of the deaths of professional basketball player Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and others, Bennethum discusses mortality and the unpredictability of life. The author urges readers to tell people how they feel, especially loved ones; photo.
297 Dems respond to Soleimani killing
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.3 		Rawwas discusses the Democratic presidential candidates' responses to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani by the Trump administration. In the author's opinion, Bernie Sanders strongly condemned the action and should be the candidate of choice; photo.
298 Friesen's top films of 2019
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.4 		Friesen ranks the best films of 2019. Honorable mentions include "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," Ford v Ferrari," "The Farewell," The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," and "The Lighthouse." Number ten to number one, the best films are "1917," "Uncut Gems," "Marriage Story," "Parasite," Ad Astra," "Climax," "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," "The Irishman," "The King," and "Little Women"; photos.
299 MLB cheating scandal: are we really surprised it happened?
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.6 		In the author's opinion, most sports teams cheat. Hornig discusses the recent Major League Baseball (MLB) cheating scandals involving the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox; photos.
300 Winter break film review roundup
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.4 		Friesen reviews and rates films released over winter break. Films reviewed include "Cats," 2.5/5; "Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker," 3/5; "Bombshell," 3.5/5; "1917," 4/5; and "Little Women," 5/5. Films rated include "A Hidden Life," 3.5/5; "Just Mercy," 3.5/5; "The Aeronauts," 3.5/5; "The Two Popes," 3.5/5; and "Uncut Gems," 4/5; photos.