Opinion

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#	Title	Date	Summary
701	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.
702	Just another Bond film Northern Iowan 112:21, p.7	11/09/2015	Rouse reviews "Spectre," 2.5/5; photo.
703	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.
704	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.
705	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.
706	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.
707	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.
708	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.
709	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.
710	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.
711	Film defies the odds Northern Iowan 112:19, p.4	11/02/2015	Rouse reviews "The Walk," 3.5/5.
712	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.
713	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.
714	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.
715	Gothic genre revival Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4	10/26/2015	Rouse reviews "Crimson Peak," 3/5.
716	Ridley film is out of this world Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4	10/26/2015	Rouse reviews "The Martian," 5/5; photo.
717	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.
718	'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.
719	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.
720	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.
721	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.
722	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.
723	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.
724	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.
725	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.
726	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.
727	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.
728	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.
729	"Badlands" achieves lyrical masterpiece Northern Iowan 112:12, p.4	10/08/2015	Rekemeyer reviews Halsey's "Badlands" album; 4/5.
730	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.
731	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.
732	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.
733	Suspense film is frighteningly realistic Northern Iowan 112:12, p.5	10/08/2015	Rouse reviews "Sicario," 5/5; photo.
734	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.
735	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.
736	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.
737	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.
738	"Maze Runner" sequel falls flat Northern Iowan 112:10, p.4	10/01/2015	Rouse reviews "Scorch Trials," 2/5.
739	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.
740	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.
741	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.
742	Chess film plays a weak game Northern Iowan 112:9, p.4	09/28/2015	Rouse reviews "Pawn Sacrifice," 2/5; photo.
743	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.
744	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.
745	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.
746	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.
747	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.
748	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.
749	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.
750	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.
751	Depp's return Northern Iowan 112:7, p.5	09/21/2015	Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo.
752	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.
753	'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.
754	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.
755	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.
756	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.
757	Little sheep scores big ratings Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4	09/17/2015	Rouse reviews the movie "Shaun the Sheep," 5/5.
758	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.
759	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.
760	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.
761	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.
762	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.
763	NextGen Climate Iowa taps into sustainability trend Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3	09/14/2015	Feeney writes a letter to the editor about growing support for sustainability and NextGen Climate Iowa's clean energy plan.
764	Confessions of a soda addict Northern Iowan 112:4, p.3	09/10/2015	Gravert discusses struggling with a "pop addiction," possible health effects, and some strategies to quit; photos.
765	Film based on memoir fails to deliver Northern Iowan 112:4, p.4	09/10/2015	Rouse reviews "A Walk in the Woods," 2/5; photo.
766	UNI for Bernie Sanders Northern Iowan 112:4, p.3	09/10/2015	In a letter to the editor, Snell discusses 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his political positions.
767	War on Christianity Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1	09/10/2015	In the author's opinion, the war on Christianity in America is rhetoric manufactured by the Republican party and conservative Christian politicians, and distracts from real issues of injustice; photo.
768	"The Gift" that unwraps itself Northern Iowan 112:3, p.4	09/03/2015	Rouse reviews "The Gift," 4.5/5.
769	Bat crazy: an unexpected roommate Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3	09/03/2015	Cobb gives her opinion on the potential hazards of having bats in your living space after encountering one in her house; photos.
770	Drop the attitude, not the course Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3	09/03/2015	In Moeller's opinion, persisting in a difficult course instead of dropping it can bring students both academic and professional benefits; photo.
771	"We Are Your Friends"; more like "We Are Plot Devices" Northern Iowan 112:2, p.4	08/31/2015	Rouse reviews the movie "We Are Your Friends," 2.5/5; photo.
772	Staying calm: The politics of fear Northern Iowan 112:2, p.3	08/31/2015	Jackson shares his opinion on the state of the 2016 Republican party presidential candidates, and believes that people should carefully evaluate those who appeal to fear; photo.
773	Fight the Iowa bubble Northern Iowan 112:1, p.1	08/27/2015	Student Hannah Carr-Murphy shares her opinion on the "Iowa Bubble". She urges people to expand their horizons beyond a comfortable life in Iowa; photo.
774	Making that major decision Northern Iowan 112:1, p.5	08/27/2015	Student Abbi Cobb shares her struggles in finding a major; photo.
775	Panthers expect big things after a a record year Northern Iowan 112:1, p.13	08/27/2015	UNI Athletics is looking forward to a big year in a number of areas in the 2015-2016 season outlook; photo.
776	Roommate do's and dont's Northern Iowan 112:1, p.7	08/27/2015	Eric Boisen shares some tips on having a roommate.