Opinion

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601 No longer entertained, just disappointed
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.3
Rekemeyer discusses the recent Republican presidential candidate debate and believes candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz behaved childishly; photo.
602 "Risen" isn't your average Sunday school film
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.4
Rouse reviews "Risen," 4/5; photo.
603 All-staff opinion column: What did you think of the 2016 Academy Awards?
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3
Reid, Baxter, and Cobb each give their opinion of the 2016 Academy Awards; photos.
604 Rod Library is my bae and it can be yours too
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3
Carr-Murphy encourages students to visit Rod Library and take advantage of all it has to offer; photos.
605 Superstar Steph Curry video game fantasy come to life
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.6
Herring discusses basketball player Steph Curry's record; photo.
606 Showcase of new theatre
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.4
Mattox gives a favorable review to the musical "Once," which opened on February 21 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC).
607 What do we teach our kids when they fundraise for their school?
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.3
In the author's opinion, elementary school fundraising should remove third-party beneficiaries to focus on the cause instead of incentivizing charitable work; photo.
608 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.5
Alanna Verner shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.
609 Wishing a happy birthday to a special friend
Northern Iowan 112:40, p.3
The author celebrates Pokemon's 20th birthday and discusses the positive impact the video game has had on his life; photos.
610 Carson and the 'no true black man' fallacy
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.3
Slaughter discusses presidential candidate Ben Carson's recent remarks on President Barack Obama and race; photos.
611 Chicago Cubs are favorites to win it all this season
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.6
Deitrick shares opinions and prospects for the baseball World Series, favoring the Chicago Cubs; photo.
612 LTE: exit requirement concerns
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.3
The author writes a letter to the editor in response to the Northern Iowan article "Curriculum changes proposed." In LoBianco's opinion, those proposing additional graduation requirements related to diversity should take into consideration the amount of credits required, and the Northern Iowan should including more quotes from influential people involved in the decision-making process.
613 Managers Madness kickstarts Missouri Valley Tournament
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.6
Herring discusses the upcoming Manager Madness event, which precedes the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Arch Madness basketball tournament.
614 Satirical ode to cinema
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.5
Rouse reviews "Hail, Caesar!"; 3/5.
615 You are who you wear, right?
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.3
In the author's opinion, fashion companies exploit perceptions of their brands, and people should be defined based on their characteristics instead of clothing.
616 LTE: To hell with Madeline Albright
Northern Iowan 112:38, p.3
In a letter to the editor, James criticizes Madeleine Albright for her support of Hillary Clinton, and advocates that supporting Bernie Sanders is the best way to support women.
617 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:38, p.5
Emma Lippman shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.
618 A new type of hero
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.4
Rouse reviews "Deadpool," 4/5; photo.
619 GOP and SCOTUS hypocrisy
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.3
Hawley writes a letter to the editor discussing President Obama, the Republican Party, and filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by justice Antonin Scalia's death.
620 Record-breaking Carnes is fastest man on campus
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.8
Herring highlights Brandon Carnes's success as a track and athlete, as well as his background and future goals; photo.
621 Sia's new effort shows tonal shift
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.4
Rekemeyer reviews Sia's new album, "This is Acting," 3.5/5.
622 Stronger together: Not just a slogan
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.3
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidate Hunter Flesch discusses his ticket with vice presidential candidate Avery Johnson and encourages members of the student body to consider voting for them; photo.
623 Why I'm voting for an atheist for student body vice president
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.3
Smith writes a letter to the editor discussing religion and supporting Jamison Whiting and Aaron Friel for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president and vice president.
624 The rigged democratic superdelegate system
Northern Iowan 112:36, p.3
In Reid's opinion, the Republican party will support antiestablishment candidate Donald Trump if he wins enough delegates, but the Democratic National Convention and the delegate system itself are working against antiestablishment candidate Bernie Sanders; photos.
625 Old western delivers the drama
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.9
Rouse reviews "Jane Got a Gun," 3/5; photo.
626 Three NFL superstars to retire, still unsure about Manning
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.10
Herring writes an opinion about current events in the NFL; photo.
627 What exactly is 'engagement'?
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.3
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Katie Evans discusses student engagement and opportunities on campus; photos.
628 IA caucuses: field of (broken) dreams
Northern Iowan 112:34, p.3
Carr-Murphy gives an opinion on the results of the Iowa caucuses and Jeb Bush's candidacy; photos.
629 Oscar controversy symptom of international racism
Northern Iowan 112:34, p.3
In Slaughter's opinion, the lack of the diversity in Oscars nominations is tied to Hollywood's attempts to sell films internationally, in markets that may not approve of the racial representation the USA finds normal; photos.
630 Same old Bo, for better or worse
Northern Iowan 112:34, p.5

Singer-songwriter comedian Bo Burnham performed at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 3. Mattox gives the performance a mixed but overall favorable review; photos.

631 "Blackstar" shines
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.5
Rekemeyer reviews the album "Blackstar," 4.5/5; photos.
632 Guest column: Growing discontent with the NI
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.3
In Massey's opinion, the student-funded Northern Iowan has published inaccurate and poorly-reported pieces, especially on the topics of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Katie Evans and tuition increases.
633 Panthers need to win MVC Championship to make NCAA Tourney
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.6
Deitrick discusses the men's basketball team season and gives opinions on what they need to do to make the NCAA tournament; photo.
634 Third time's the charm
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.5
Rouse reviews "Kung Fu Panda 3," 3.5/5; photo.
635 We can reduce poverty in Black Hawk County
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.3
Kamyar Enshayan, director at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education, writes a letter to the editor encouraging UNI students, staff, and faculty to work to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Black Hawk County.
636 All-staff opinion column: Who are you caucusing for and why?
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3
Northern Iowan columnists discuss who they will support at the caucuses: Carr-Murphy for Bernie Sanders, Slaughter for Donald Trump, and Cobb for Bernie Sanders; photos.
637 Caucus for climate
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3
Ruggiero believes climate change is the most important issue going into the caucuses, and discusses examples of clean energy in Iowa.
638 Caucus tip: remember the role of government
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3
Gravert discusses the role of government in light of the upcoming caucuses; photo.
639 Improv group caters to a younger audience
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.4

Mattox reviews the Half-Masted improv group show at the Lamppost on January 29, giving it a mixed but overall favorable review.

640 Oscar-worthy Leo film?
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Revenant," 4.5/5; photo.
641 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.4
Griffin Williams shares why he participates in Relay for Life; photo.
642 Bohannon has a successful career; holds record for threes
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.6
Herring discusses basketball player Matt Bohannon's career at UNI and three-point shooting record, currently standing at 236; photo.
643 Broncos and Panthers meet in Manning's last chance
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.6
Deitrick discusses the upcoming Super Bowl 50 game, the Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers; photo.
644 Caucus for Bernie
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3
Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president.
645 Hyper-masculinity kills
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3
In the author's opinion, social messages surrounding masculinity create harm. Cobb discusses the recent incident in Pittsburg where Charles McKinney shot Janese Talton-Jackson; photo.
646 Social media and the Bundy blues
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3
In the author's opinion, the effect that social media has had on political dialogue is dangerous. Moeller discusses conversations after LaVoy Finicum was shot and killed and Ammon Bundy was arrested; photo.
647 Pro basketball in Cedar Valley
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.6
Deitrick discusses and gives opinions on the Cedar Valley CourtKings basketball team and a 'fantasy lineup' of the best former Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI players.
648 Student sections may be at future risk
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.6
In the author's opinion, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's reinforced Sportsmanship Reference Guide for high schools negatively impacts student sections and cheering at games, and may next reach the NCAA.
649 Tarantino's 8th film is killer
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Hateful Eight," 5/5; photo.
650 Trump has plan for income inequality
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.3
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.
651 Why I Relay
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.4
Michaela Fay shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.
652 "My fellow Americans," from President Trump
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3
Carr-Murphy writes a satirical piece imagining a State of the Union address given by Donald Trump; photos.
653 Diversity Office will hopefully speed up change
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3
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.
654 Flag football competes for title in Florida
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.6
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. 
655 Lady Panthers basketball starts Missouri Valley strong
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.6
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. 
656 Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.3
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.
657 The force has awakened
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5
Rouse reviews "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," 4/5; photo.
658 Why I relay
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5
Brittney England shares why she participates in Relay for Life; photo.
659 "Cry-bullies," the university is not a daycare
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.3
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.
660 Clash of the titans, UNI prepares for the Big Four Classic versus No. 4 ISU
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.6
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.
661 Netflix binging season is upon us
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.4
Coppock discusses popular shows and movies on Netflix in preparation for winter break; photo.
662 "Exclusion" LTE misses the point
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.4
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.
663 "Krampus" delivers coal
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6
Rouse reviews "Krampus," 2.5/5.
664 "No free tuition" raises valid safety concerns
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5
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.
665 Christians, commercialization and holiday distractions
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.5
In Jackson's opinion, Christmas and Black Friday are over-commercialized and people should reduce their shopping and spend time with their families; photos.
666 If it makes money, it makes sense: why contracts are at an all-time high
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.8
Herring discusses the high-dollar contracts of professional athletes, which continue to rise; photo.
667 This year, I'm thankful to be white
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.4
Carr-Murphy discusses why she is thankful for being white; photos.
668 You should see "The Night Before"... today
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6
Rouse reviews "The Night Before," 3.5/5; photo.
669 "Hunger Games" goes out with a bang
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II," 4/5; photo.
670 Adele's "25" shatters records (and hearts)
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.4
Rekemeer reviews Adele's album "25"; 4/5; photo.
671 Concerned constituent
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3
In the author's opinion, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) should have prioritized accountability and investigated allegations made against president Katie Evans.
672 Diversity forum excluded whites
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3
In the author's opinion, a recent open forum about diversity and discrimination on campus excluded the opinions and testimonies of white students; photo.
673 Relative privation: logical fallacy abound in weighing pursuit of Pres. impeachment
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3
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.
674 Down goes Rousey: "Rowdy" famously humbled by Holm in first loss, her next match is crucial
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.6
Herring discusses Ronda Rousey's defeat by Holly Holm in a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) mixed martial arts match.
675 Guest column: "free tuition" myth cause for concern
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.3
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. 
676 Be skeptical of 'rhetoric of terror'
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.3
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.
677 Old classic returns to theaters
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Peanuts Movie, 5/5; photo.
678 SWS guest column: Thanksgiving food for thought in 15 tips
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.3
Thompson discusses Thanksgiving and mindful food consumption; photo.
679 Technology is the new villain in "The Inferno"
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.5
Mattox gives Interpreter Theatre's production of "The Inferno," written by Paul Siddens and directed by Katie Grassi, a mixed review.
680 Goalkeeper Blunt breaks school record, has exceptional season in the net
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.6
Herring writes about UNI women's soccer goalkeeper Whitney Blunt, her background, and soccer career. 
681 My cousin is a murderer, and he's a person, too
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3
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.
682 Provost pens response on racial justice forum, Black Lives Matter
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3
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.
683 Schult: anchor of the defense reflects on his journey to success at UNI
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.6
Deitrick writes about defensive line player Karter Schult, his background, and football career; photo.
684 Why student gov?
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3
Katie Evans, student body president, encourages students, especially female students, to get involved with the Student Government; photo.
685 Campaign spending IS scary
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5
In the author's opinion, inequality in campaign contributions reflects income inequality and allows the rich to buy political influence.
686 Desperate: send me your internet points
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.4
Carr-Murphy encourages and explains why students should follow her Twitter social media account; photos.
687 I go to UNI, but I'm not a Panther
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5
Wagner discusses her reasons for attending UNI and her struggles to be involved on campus and be a parent; photo.
688 Just another Bond film
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.7
Rouse reviews "Spectre," 2.5/5; photo.
689 Student support in basketball: then & now
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.8
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.
690 Courage comes with teaching profession
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.5
In the author's opinion, teachers have difficult jobs, care about their students, and make a difference in the world; photos.
691 CrossFit: Growing opportunity to get moving
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.8
Herring discusses the growing popularity of CrossFit, an exercise regimen; photo.
692 Sex robots, Luddites and tech takeover
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.4
Jackson discusses the future of technology, robots, and artificial intelligence. In the author's opinion, technological innovation should be welcomed instead of feared.
693 The CFP rankings: how long can they stay in?
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.8
Deitrick discusses the College Football Playoffs; photo.
694 What's really meant by mathematics?
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.4
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.
695 Will fantasy leagues change sports for the worst?
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.9
In the author's opinion, legalizing betting on fantasy sports is an ethical issue and would increase the negative effects of gambling; photo.
696 All staff opinion column: What's the most important Vote 2016 issue?
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.3
Columnits Michael Jackson, Hannah Carr-Murphy, Amanda Wagner, and Abbi Cobb give their opinions on the most important issues in the 2016 election.
697 Film defies the odds
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.4
Rouse reviews "The Walk," 3.5/5.
698 More pumpkins, more problems
Northern Iowan 112:18, p.3
Gravert discusses the prevalence of pumpkins in the fall, and the history of jack-o-lanterns; photos.
699 Women's basketball poised for a promising season
Northern Iowan 112:18, p.6
Deitrick recaps the 2014-15 women's basketball season and looks forward to the upcoming season; photo.
700 Exceptionalism over acceptance
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.3
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.