Politics
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Hoffman analyzes 2013 State of the Union speech Hinzmann--Nicholas Allen (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:36, p.1 |
2/19/2013 | Professor Hoffman, who wrote a book about State of the Union addresses with Alison Howard, discusses President Obama's recent State of the Union. She mentions the impact that some of the issues will have on Iowa; photo. | |
152 |
Divided we fall Nicholson--Heather Lynn (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:34, p.4 |
2/12/2013 | The columnist feels that the United States of America is a divided nation. In fact, the 2012 election shows that the nation is split right down the middle. The country needs to band together, or the nation will perish. | |
153 |
Student Voices Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:32, p.1 |
2/5/2013 | Students answer the question: "What do you think about the two presidential forums so far?". | |
154 |
Getting along through change Trotter--Garrett Lee (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:31, p.3 |
2/1/2013 | Democrats and Independents comprise about seventy percent of the country, and they want compromise, while the Republican voters say they don't. Author offers a few ways the country can move forward regardless of partisan divisions. | |
155 |
Professors analyze 2012 election results Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1 |
12/4/2012 | Political science faculty analyze election results. Campaign tactics, issues, and advertisements were topics of discussion. | |
156 |
Paul Ryan speaks to crowd of around 1,000 at UNI Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:21, p.1 |
11/6/2012 | Republican vice presidential candidate spoke at UNI. Ryan criticized President Obama's leadership; encouraged Iowans to vote Republican. | |
157 |
The problem with America today is that some of us have lost our sense of patriotism. Sandberg--Colin Aaron (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 109:21, p.5 |
11/6/2012 | American patriotism is an attitude about the country; recognizing the opportunity for success. | |
158 |
Candidates need to be open and accessible Crow--Keenan Francis (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:20, p.6 |
11/2/2012 | Student letter addresses issues with Matt Reisetter's campaign to students. Letter alleges that he worked for an extreme right organization for five years. | |
159 |
More than the economy Ma--Symone (Class of 1989) Northern Iowan 109:20, p.6 |
11/2/2012 | Author gives opinion on why people should vote for President Obama, and not Mitt Romney. | |
160 |
Presidential campaigns still avoid negative tone in storm's aftermath Northern Iowan 109:20, p.1 |
11/2/2012 | President Barack Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie visit shelter in Brigantine to survey damage from Hurricane Sandy. Negative comments continue in campaigns for presidency; photo. | |
161 |
'There's no such thing as a free lunch' Manderscheid--Ryan Michael (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:19, p.7 |
10/30/2012 | Student expresses thoughts on economics and politic. Information presented on the inner-workings of capitalism and socialism. | |
162 |
The American political scene lacks proper discussion O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 109:19, p.6 |
10/30/2012 | Election season fosters negative attitude in politics. Author encourages readers to judge rationally and fairly. We must try to judge each candidate based on their individual merits and shortcomings. | |
163 |
Vote for Ben Lange Northern Iowan 109:19, p.7 |
10/30/2012 | Reasons why Ben Lange is the best candidate in upcoming election for U. S. House of Representatives. | |
164 |
Stop scapegoating socialism Pope--David D. (Class of 1984) Northern Iowan 109:18, p.4 |
10/26/2012 | Responds to earlier column by Kayla Venuto; believes people need social supports to help them in difficult times. | |
165 |
Venuto's column great (if an) exercise in satire Enabnit--Joseph Benjamin (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:18, p.5 |
10/26/2012 | Believes Kayla Venuto does not understand world economic forces. | |
166 |
America: land of the free, home to socialists? Venuto--Kayla Jewel (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:17, p.4 |
10/23/2012 | Believes that the United States is headed down a dismal socialist path; believes that President Obama should not be re-elected. | |
167 |
Letter to the editor Daugherty--Rose (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:14, p.4 |
10/12/2012 | Student expresses concerns regarding financial aid and tuition. Analysis of presidential candidate positions and the reasons to vote for President Obama. | |
168 |
Lysistrata gets modernized in time for 2012 elections Woolson--Brooks Michael (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:13, p.6 |
10/9/2012 | Classic play sheds light on modern day situations in America. Playgoers will welcome the many parallels and references to the present American political situation. | |
169 |
Elephants, donkeys and the death of civility Ruane--Blake Steven (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:6, p.4 |
9/14/2012 | Believes that our political system is designed to encourage discourse. Too often discourse ends up with mudslinging. We need to demand more than a popularity contest. How are the candidates going to lead the country?; photo. | |
170 |
UNI to host Women in Politics Scholarship benefit Public Relations News Release 2012:58, p.1 |
9/13/2012 | UNI will host the third annual Women in Politics Scholarship benefit. The event will recognize one political science or public administration major. The goal: to encourage more women to participate in politics. | |
171 |
Be an informed voter Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:5, p.4 |
9/11/2012 | Take time to determine what really matters to you in the upcoming election. Are education, women's rights, or international problems high on your agenda? Examine Web sites, newspapers, and voting records of candidates. Young people need to vote; photo. | |
172 |
Rashida Jones, Adam Scott visit UNI to Rally young voters Clausen--Eric Lee (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1 |
9/11/2012 | Stars of "Parks and Recreation" spoke in Lang Auditorium. They will also speak to students at Drake, Iowa State, and the University of Iowa. President Obama's support of education stressed; photo. | |
173 |
Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 109:4, p.4 |
9/7/2012 | Frustrated female conservative upset with painting Republicans and conservatives with a broad brush. Assuming these groups all believe as Todd Akin of Missouri is simply wrong. | |
174 |
You have got to be kidding me with this Pope--David William (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:2, p.5 |
8/28/2012 | Todd Akin's recent statement about "legitimate rape" is just the latest of incorrect comments made my major politicians. Rich Santorum and Michelle Bachmann also had embarrassing verbal slips. | |
175 |
Erase the elephants! Defeat the donkeys! Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 108:45, p.5 |
3/27/2012 | The time and money spent running down the opposing political party are wasted. The only way we, as a people, can overcome the current situation is to work together for the common good. | |
176 |
Price Lab in perspective Morse--Andrew Quentin (Class of 2009) Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4 |
2/28/2012 | Support is needed, even with the changing of higher education. The public is urged to look at political candidates' stand on support for education. | |
177 |
Stars and stripes for now Early--Thomas Michael (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:34, p.5 |
2/7/2012 | Believes that Millennial voters are not impressed with the flag waving and nationalist views of the political candidates. They are looking for positions of candidates on the real issues; photo. | |
178 |
Occupy movement continues with protest on Main Street Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1 |
12/9/2011 | People are still engaged in the Occupy movement. A letter will be delivered to the CEO of Wells Fargo Bank at the Cedar Falls office during a gathering of Occupy followers today; photo. | |
179 |
What I learned from Rick Santorum Greubel--Greg Harold (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:27, p.4 |
12/9/2011 | Rick Santorum stated that in every society, marriage has always been defined as between a man and a woman; writer believes Mr. Santorum is entitled to his opinion, but urges students to visit with those of differing views; photo. | |
180 |
Bachman's views detrimental to education McGraw--Stefanie Hannah (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4 |
12/6/2011 | Bachman's Q and A session where her desire to abolish the Department of Education came out. She supports intelligent design being taught in public schools. She showed no concern for increase tuition and student debt; photo. | |
181 |
Hear Ron Paul out Herman--Mark Gerard Edwar (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4 |
12/6/2011 | Students asked to listen to Ron Paul's ideas. Paul will be on campus. Seating is limited and tickets are free; photo. | |
182 |
Presidential candidates coming to UNI Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:26, p.1 |
12/6/2011 | Rick Santorum and Ron Paul have scheduled visits on campus. Both candidates will speak on the importance of education; photo. | |
183 |
Bachman argues for local control of education Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:25, p.1 |
12/2/2011 | Presidential candidate, Michelle Bachman, spoke to an estimated crowd of 350 in Russell Hall. Iowa Public Radio and UNI collaborated to host the event. Veteran escorted out after he tried to continue debating; photo. | |
184 |
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum to discuss education at UNI's presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2011:127, p.1 |
12/1/2011 | Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum will give a speech in part with UNI's Presidential Education Forums. | |
185 |
Collaboration of theatre and politics Public Relations News Release 2011:101, p.1 |
11/2/2011 | UNI will host a week long collaboration project between the theatre companies, New York City's The TEAM (Theatre of the Emerging America Movement) and Portland Oregon's Sojurn Theater. The two companies will study the Iowa caucus and then create a play. | |
186 |
Straw Poll surveys yield new results Public Relations News Release 2011:87, p.1 |
10/20/2011 | UNI Professor Donna Hoffman and Chris Larimer recently completed a study that used information form the 2011 Iowa Straw Poll to measure the conservatism of Iowa republicans. | |
187 |
In response to "The damage of capitalism" Dippold--Michael Steven (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:14, p.3 |
10/14/2011 | We do live in a dysfunctional economic system, but the solution presented in the above article is incorrect, in the view of the letter writer. We need capitalism, but with additional regulations and greater access to health care. | |
188 |
Is the tea party racist? Jensen--Daniel John (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:14, p.3 |
10/14/2011 | The Tea Party has added energy to American politics. The party has been accused of being racist. Perhaps the liberal media are throwing this and other accusations because they feel threatened. | |
189 |
There is a problem with this "choice" Jones--Wesley Patrick (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:13, p.5 |
10/11/2011 | Students, faculty, and staff urged to research political candidates prior to going to the polls. Forced decisions at the ballot box are not the best option. | |
190 |
A pebble for the political pond Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:2, p.5 |
8/30/2011 | The Republican straw poll held in Ames is taken to task. Writer prefers candidates who earn his vote, not buy it. | |
191 |
A fundamental misunderstanding Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:56, p.3 |
6/17/2011 | State Senator Shawn Hamerlinck told student representatives to go home and not worry about what is being done in Des Moines concerning the budget. He was wrong to think that they were lobbyists. They were constituents and taxpayers. | |
192 |
Where have all the protests gone? Dippold--Michael Steven (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:40, p.8 |
3/1/2011 | What would it take for Americans to take to the streets to protest against our government? Each person should ponder and analyze that question and make his or her own determination. | |
193 |
Reason over rhetoric Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:31, p.7 |
1/28/2011 | The response to President Obama's State of the Union message seemed to be an increase in bipartisan applause; believes people are tired of the gridlock in Washington and are looking for results. | |
194 |
UNI launches new political and election resources Web page. Public Relations News Release 2010:194, p.1 |
1/28/2011 | The webpage provides a variety of political and election resources for campaigns and media. The webpage will be updated throughout the campaign season and as political issues arise. | |
195 |
We should compromise, as long as we never compromise Early--Thomas Michael (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 107:28, p.9 |
1/14/2011 | Examines the chasm between the Republican and Democratic parties. | |
196 |
What would our Founding Fathers think? Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:21, p.12 |
11/9/2010 | The state of the economy, the environment, and today's politics are not what the key players in the forming of this country had in mind. Readers urged to bring back the "American Dream" and make changes. | |
197 |
Graduate student highlights McAndrew--Jacqueline Maria (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:19, p.6 |
11/2/2010 | Greta Johnson, a second year graduate student, is the only student representative on the Board of Regents. Making a difference in the world is her first priority. She is interested in working with non-profit organizations in the future; photo. | |
198 |
State of affairs Turner--Robert Thompson (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:19, p.11 |
11/2/2010 | Politics and today's election bring out the best and worst in individuals. The negative campaigning seems more prevalent every year. Everyone is entitled to his opinion, but few seem willing to listen to other views. | |
199 |
The voting bloc that could Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 107:19, p.9 |
11/2/2010 | The case is made that students should vote in Cedar Falls. Their voice could make candidates take more seriously the concerns of students and the University. Students urged to get out and vote. Be informed; photo. | |
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Think Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:19, p.9 |
11/2/2010 | Students urged to think before forwarding messages via E-mail that may or may not be true factual. Think before you vote. Become informed on the issues and where the candidates stand. VOTE. |
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