Opinion

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#	Title	Date	Summary
601	Tarantino's 8th film is killer Northern Iowan 112:30, p.5	01/25/2016	Rouse reviews "The Hateful Eight," 5/5; photo.
602	Trump has plan for income inequality Northern Iowan 112:30, p.3	01/25/2016	In response to the January 14 Northern Iowan column "Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech," Slaughter discusses the presidential candidate's focus on the causes of income inequality; photos.
603	Why I Relay Northern Iowan 112:30, p.4	01/25/2016	Michaela Fay shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.
604	"My fellow Americans," from President Trump Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3	01/21/2016	Carr-Murphy writes a satirical piece imagining a State of the Union address given by Donald Trump; photos.
605	Diversity Office will hopefully speed up change Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3	01/21/2016	Friel discusses the university's decision to hire a chief diversity officer and expresses support for action addressing minority student concerns and advocating for diversity; photo.
606	Flag football competes for title in Florida Northern Iowan 112:29, p.6	01/21/2016	Herring discusses the flag football team, Team UNIted. Their season included winning the regional tournament in November and participating in the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association flag football championship in January. There, they defeated Pensacola, 28-27; lost to Southern University; and lost to the University of Southern Florida, 28-6. They were UNI's first team to win regionals and advance to nationals.
607	Lady Panthers basketball starts Missouri Valley strong Northern Iowan 112:29, p.6	01/21/2016	Deitrick discusses the women's basketball team, their season, prospects, and leading players. In the author's opinion, the worst defeat so far was losing to North Dakota on December 5, and their best victory was defeating South Dakota on November 17; photo.
608	Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech Northern Iowan 112:28, p.3	01/14/2016	In the author's opinion, Donald Trump and protestors failed to stick to relevant issues during the presidential candidate's rally at the West Gym. Cobb criticizes five themes from Trump's speech; photos.
609	The force has awakened Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5	01/14/2016	Rouse reviews "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," 4/5; photo.
610	Why I relay Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5	01/14/2016	Brittney England shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.
611	"Cry-bullies," the university is not a daycare Northern Iowan 112:27, p.3	12/10/2015	Gravert discusses the recent viral blog post "This is not a day care. This is a University" by president Everett Piper of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. In the author's opinion, Piper was correct, and current culture on college campuses can oppress learning and freedom of speech; photos.
612	Clash of the titans, UNI prepares for the Big Four Classic versus No. 4 ISU Northern Iowan 112:27, p.6	12/10/2015	Deitrick discusses NCAA men's basketball and the Panthers defeating No. 1 ranked University of North Carolina as well as the upcoming Big Four Classic, where they play Iowa State University.
613	Netflix binging season is upon us Northern Iowan 112:27, p.4	12/10/2015	Coppock discusses popular shows and movies on Netflix in preparation for winter break; photo.
614	"Exclusion" LTE misses the point Northern Iowan 112:26, p.4	12/07/2015	Covarrubias and Goltz respond to the column "Diversity Forum Excluded Whites" published in the Northern Iowan on December 3, refuting its arguments about the forum, diversity, and discrimination; photos.
615	"Krampus" delivers coal Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6	12/07/2015	Rouse reviews "Krampus," 2.5/5.
616	"No free tuition" raises valid safety concerns Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5	12/07/2015	In response to the November 5 article "Hit by a car? No free tuition" and Andrew Heppeard's November 19 column, Atkins argues for increased protection and access for pedestrians on campus.
617	Christians, commercialization and holiday distractions Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5	12/07/2015	In Jackson's opinion, Christmas and Black Friday are over-commercialized and people should reduce their shopping and spend time with their families; photos.
618	If it makes money, it makes sense: why contracts are at an all-time high Northern Iowan 112:26, p.8	12/07/2015	Herring discusses the high-dollar contracts of professional athletes, which continue to rise; photo.
619	This year, I'm thankful to be white Northern Iowan 112:26, p.4	12/07/2015	Carr-Murphy discusses why she is thankful for being white; photos.
620	You should see "The Night Before"... today Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6	12/07/2015	Rouse reviews "The Night Before," 3.5/5; photo.
621	"Hunger Games" goes out with a bang Northern Iowan 112:25, p.5	12/03/2015	Rouse reviews "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II," 4/5; photo.
622	Adele's "25" shatters records (and hearts) Northern Iowan 112:25, p.4	12/03/2015	Rekemeer reviews Adele's album "25"; 4/5; photo.
623	Concerned constituent Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3	12/03/2015	In the author's opinion, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) should have prioritized accountability and investigated allegations made against president Katie Evans.
624	Diversity forum excluded whites Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3	12/03/2015	In the author's opinion, a recent open forum about diversity and discrimination on campus excluded the opinions and testimonies of white students; photo.
625	Relative privation: logical fallacy abound in weighing pursuit of Pres. impeachment Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3	12/03/2015	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) senator Aaron Friel discusses the 'relative privation' logical fallacies used during discussion of allegations against president Katie Evans and urges students to pay attention to their senators' actions; photo.
626	Down goes Rousey: "Rowdy" famously humbled by Holm in first loss, her next match is crucial Northern Iowan 112:24, p.6	11/19/2015	Herring discusses Ronda Rousey's defeat by Holly Holm in a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) mixed martial arts match.
627	Guest column: "free tuition" myth cause for concern Northern Iowan 112:24, p.3	11/19/2015	In response to the November 5 Northern Iowan article "Hit by a car? No free tuition," Heppeard discusses pedestrian traffic and stressors on college students that may lead them to risk their health and safety, including rising costs of tuition, anxiety, and depression.
628	Be skeptical of 'rhetoric of terror' Northern Iowan 112:23, p.3	11/16/2015	In the author's opinion, people should be mindful of when tragic events are used to further political agendas. Moeller specifically discusses issues connected to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris; photos.
629	Old classic returns to theaters Northern Iowan 112:23, p.5	11/16/2015	Rouse reviews "The Peanuts Movie, 5/5; photo.
630	SWS guest column: Thanksgiving food for thought in 15 tips Northern Iowan 112:23, p.3	11/16/2015	Thompson discusses Thanksgiving and mindful food consumption; photo.
631	Technology is the new villain in "The Inferno" Northern Iowan 112:23, p.5	11/16/2015	Mattox gives Interpreter Theatre's production of "The Inferno," written by Paul Siddens and directed by Katie Grassi, a mixed review.
632	Goalkeeper Blunt breaks school record, has exceptional season in the net Northern Iowan 112:22, p.6	11/12/2015	Herring writes about UNI women's soccer goalkeeper Whitney Blunt, her background, and soccer career.
633	My cousin is a murderer, and he's a person, too Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3	11/12/2015	Cobb discusses her cousin's recent conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the impact on the families of the victim and the perpetrator; photos.
634	Provost pens response on racial justice forum, Black Lives Matter Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3	11/12/2015	Provost Jim Wohlpart writes about discrimination and injustice, discussing a recent Racial Justice panel at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, the Black Lives Matter movement, and students sharing experiences of discrimination and disempowerment on campus; photo.
635	Schult: anchor of the defense reflects on his journey to success at UNI Northern Iowan 112:22, p.6	11/12/2015	Deitrick writes about defensive line player Karter Schult, his background, and football career; photo.
636	Why student gov? Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3	11/12/2015	Katie Evans, student body president, encourages students, especially female students, to get involved with the Student Government; photo.
637	Campaign spending IS scary Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5	11/09/2015	In the author's opinion, inequality in campaign contributions reflects income inequality and allows the rich to buy political influence.
638	Desperate: send me your internet points Northern Iowan 112:21, p.4	11/09/2015	Carr-Murphy encourages and explains why students should follow her Twitter social media account; photos.
639	I go to UNI, but I'm not a Panther Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5	11/09/2015	Wagner discusses her reasons for attending UNI and her struggles to be involved on campus and be a parent; photo.
640	Just another Bond film Northern Iowan 112:21, p.7	11/09/2015	Rouse reviews "Spectre," 2.5/5; photo.
641	Student support in basketball: then & now Northern Iowan 112:21, p.8	11/09/2015	O'Brien discusses the enthusiasm and attendance at men's basketball games and contrasts it to the mediocre attendance during the 2009-2010 season, when the Panthers made the Sweet Sixteen.
642	Courage comes with teaching profession Northern Iowan 112:20, p.5	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, teachers have difficult jobs, care about their students, and make a difference in the world; photos.
643	CrossFit: Growing opportunity to get moving Northern Iowan 112:20, p.8	11/05/2015	Herring discusses the growing popularity of CrossFit, an exercise regimen; photo.
644	Sex robots, Luddites and tech takeover Northern Iowan 112:20, p.4	11/05/2015	Jackson discusses the future of technology, robots, and artificial intelligence. In the author's opinion, technological innovation should be welcomed instead of feared.
645	The CFP rankings: how long can they stay in? Northern Iowan 112:20, p.8	11/05/2015	Deitrick discusses the College Football Playoffs; photo.
646	What's really meant by mathematics? Northern Iowan 112:20, p.4	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, the field of mathematics is largely misunderstood. Moeller discusses how mathematics is focused on problem-solving, making arguments, and exploring structure; photo.
647	Will fantasy leagues change sports for the worst? Northern Iowan 112:20, p.9	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, legalizing betting on fantasy sports is an ethical issue and would increase the negative effects of gambling; photo.
648	All staff opinion column: What's the most important Vote 2016 issue? Northern Iowan 112:19, p.3	11/02/2015	Columnits Michael Jackson, Hannah Carr-Murphy, Amanda Wagner, and Abbi Cobb give their opinions on the most important issues in the 2016 election.
649	Film defies the odds Northern Iowan 112:19, p.4	11/02/2015	Rouse reviews "The Walk," 3.5/5.
650	More pumpkins, more problems Northern Iowan 112:18, p.3	10/29/2015	Gravert discusses the prevalence of pumpkins in the fall, and the history of jack-o-lanterns; photos.
651	Women's basketball poised for a promising season Northern Iowan 112:18, p.6	10/29/2015	Deitrick recaps the 2014-15 women's basketball season and looks forward to the upcoming season; photo.
652	Exceptionalism over acceptance Northern Iowan 112:17, p.3	10/26/2015	Moeller, using the examples of standing ovations and grade inflation trends, argues that higher education is being devalued through promoting mediocrity instead of rewarding excellence; photos.
653	Gothic genre revival Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4	10/26/2015	Rouse reviews "Crimson Peak," 3/5.
654	Ridley film is out of this world Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4	10/26/2015	Rouse reviews "The Martian," 5/5; photo.
655	The flawed "I'm fine" system: be truthful with yourself Northern Iowan 112:17, p.3	10/26/2015	Carr-Murphy encourages genuine interaction among students, especially in regards to mental health, to make the world a better place; photos.
656	'Meninism': latest scourge of ignorance Northern Iowan 112:16, p.3	10/22/2015	In the author's opinion, the "meninist" movement on social media is a men's rights countermovement to feminism based on false premises; photos.
657	Denver is 6-0, with no thanks to Manning? Northern Iowan 112:16, p.6	10/22/2015	Deitrick discusses the current National Football League (NFL) season; photo.
658	Pink is for prevention: 90 percent of cancers could be preventable Northern Iowan 112:16, p.3	10/22/2015	In a guest column, Kamyar Enshayan argues that cancer prevention should focus on reducing carcinogens and creating healthy environments; photo.
659	Scandal: L-ville, Pitino under investigation Northern Iowan 112:16, p.6	10/22/2015	Herring discusses the "strip club scandal" at the University of Louisville.
660	Student generosity stands out at tailgate Northern Iowan 112:15, p.3	10/19/2015	Based on the author's experience asking for donations at the homecoming tailgate, Gravert believes students and young people are more willing to be generous than adults; photos.
661	Time for America to un-stupid itself Northern Iowan 112:15, p.3	10/19/2015	In the author's opinion, the Republican presidential candidates are unqualified, and Jackson encourages readers to use their education to improve the world.
662	Censorship abound in UNIFI/RTL chalk war Northern Iowan 112:14, p.4	10/15/2015	In the author's opinion, student chalk messages should not be censored and should be removed only if they violate school policy of chalking without representation. Moeller discusses the recent messages by Right to Life and UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers; photo.
663	Homecoming pride is more than sports pomp Northern Iowan 112:14, p.4	10/15/2015	Carr-Murphy discusses UNI's history and advocates for taking pride in the university every week, not just during Homecoming celebrations; photos.
664	It's happening: Cubs make a rare case for baseball greatness Northern Iowan 112:14, p.9	10/15/2015	O'Brien celebrates the recent wins of the Chicago Cubs; photo.
665	Panthers look to continue Homecoming success Northern Iowan 112:14, p.8	10/15/2015	The UNI football team hopes for a win against Western Illinois during the 2015 UNI homecoming game; photo.
666	Columnist misses the mark on tuition 'truth' Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3	10/12/2015	The author criticizes Gabe Gravert's October 5 Northern Iowan column, "The truth about your college tuition." Cobb supports expanded access to higher education and Bernie Sanders's free college tuition plan; photos.
667	"Badlands" achieves lyrical masterpiece Northern Iowan 112:12, p.4	10/08/2015	Rekemeyer reviews Halsey's "Badlands" album; 4/5.
668	An eligibility issue: should amateur players stay or go? Northern Iowan 112:12, p.6	10/08/2015	In the author's opinion, football players should be eligible to go professional after two years of college football instead of three.
669	Cast off those cartoony cultural costumes Northern Iowan 112:12, p.3	10/08/2015	In the author's opinion, people should avoid culturally inappropriate Halloween costumes; photos.
670	Corporations, not people: the Citizen's United disaster Northern Iowan 112:12, p.3	10/08/2015	In the author's opinion, the United States Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United ruling increased corruption, particularly corporate corruption, in politics; photo.
671	Suspense film is frighteningly realistic Northern Iowan 112:12, p.5	10/08/2015	Rouse reviews "Sicario," 5/5; photo.
672	With so many deserving, who gets to be MVP? Northern Iowan 112:12, p.6	10/08/2015	Deitrick predicts who will be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Major League Baseball (MLB) post-season; photo.
673	Climate change must change Northern Iowan 112:11, p.3	10/05/2015	In the author's opinion, climate change is an important issue and people should vote for those who support a cleaner energy plan.
674	The truth about your college tuition Northern Iowan 112:11, p.3	10/05/2015	Gravert discusses student loans and the rising cost of college, an issue receiving increased attention by presidential candidates. In the author's opinion, a solution would be to decrease loan amounts. Gravert also draws attention to the student debt incurred from for-profit colleges; photos.
675	Time to say goodbye to the gridiron Northern Iowan 112:11, p.3	10/05/2015	In Jackson's opinion, college football should no longer be supported due to its high costs, lack of fair compensation to players, and risk of long-term injury; photos.
676	"Maze Runner" sequel falls flat Northern Iowan 112:10, p.4	10/01/2015	Rouse reviews "Scorch Trials," 2/5.
677	All staff opinion column: what does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI? Northern Iowan 112:10, p.3	10/01/2015	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.
678	In the NFL almost nothing is predictable with more surprises after week 3 Northern Iowan 112:10, p.6	10/01/2015	Deitrick discusses the current NFL season.
679	Video games: a new stage for competition, but is it a real sport? Northern Iowan 112:10, p.6	10/01/2015	Herring discusses eSports video game competition being aired on television networks; photo.
680	Chess film plays a weak game Northern Iowan 112:9, p.4	09/28/2015	Rouse reviews "Pawn Sacrifice," 2/5; photo.
681	Screaming street preacher: confirmed Christian Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3	09/28/2015	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.
682	Why is Donald Trump 'inconvenienced' by political correctness? Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3	09/28/2015	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.
683	Columnist responds to death of student Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3	09/24/2015	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.
684	Cryrus experiment gone wrong Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4	09/24/2015	Rekemeyer reviews Miley Cyrus's new album "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz," 1.5/5; photo.
685	David Johnson: touchdown machine, record breaker, HOF rusher Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6	09/24/2015	Herring highlights UNI's former football star David Johnson and his career with the Arizona Cardinals; photo.
686	More freedom; less paperwork: advising holds hold us back Northern Iowan 112:8, p.3	09/24/2015	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.
687	Outrageous Turkish films become guilty pleasure Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4	09/24/2015	Robertson shares his appreciation for the 1980's Turkish film scene.
688	Week 2 spells more costly injuries, does the NFL have a problem? Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6	09/24/2015	Deitrick questions the recent frequency of injuries in the NFL; photo.
689	Depp's return Northern Iowan 112:7, p.5	09/21/2015	Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo.
690	Personal tech devices belong in classroom Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3	09/21/2015	In the author's opinion, professors should not restrict students from using personal electronic devices in the classroom; photo.
691	'Not film' comes to Netflix Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4	09/17/2015	Robertson discusses the movie "This is Not a Film" and gives it a favorable review.
692	Columnist responds to Right to Life Northern Iowan 112:6, p.1	09/17/2015	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.
693	Distinguishing Bernie Sanders from Hillary Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3	09/17/2015	In a letter to the editor, Peterson compares presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, supporting Sanders.
694	Filling your free time: explore student orgs Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3	09/17/2015	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.
695	Little sheep scores big ratings Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4	09/17/2015	Rouse reviews the movie "Shaun the Sheep," 5/5.
696	Money Mayweather calls it quits at 49-0, or does he? Northern Iowan 112:6, p.6	09/17/2015	Herring shares opinions on boxer Floyd Mayweather's planned retirement; photo.
697	October is coming, which team will make a late playoff push? Northern Iowan 112:6, p.6	09/17/2015	Deitrick shares opinions on the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs; photo.
698	A classic still relevant 40 years later Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5	09/14/2015	Rekemeyer reviews Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumors," 5/5.
699	Dropping course 'tool to be used carefully,' not shameful Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3	09/14/2015	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.
700	Fresh food and friendly faces Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5	09/14/2015	Olsasky discusses and encourages students to go to the College Hill Farmer's Market.