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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

LTE: We need to support immigrants from all backgrounds

Letter to the Editor Oct 21, 2019

The following Letter to the Editor was written by Adalberto Castrejon. Castrejon is a fourth-year marketing major and president of the UNI chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity. My parents immigrated...

Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum gives her top 10 tips for a successful midterms season.

Top 10 tips for successful midterms

ABIGAIL BENNETHUM Oct 17, 2019

The dreaded season of midterms is upon us. In this season of the school year, multiple things come with it, including stress, lack of sleep and a period of time that seems like it goes on forever. Besides...

Opinion Columnist Kevin Wiggins discusses the ambiguity of modern language and how words can take on varying meanings. He poses the question Does the reality of our politics truly reflect our values and our freedom?

Language leaves room for ambiguity

KEVIN WIGGINS Oct 17, 2019

Language is one of those aspects of the human experience which constantly haunts us. What the exactly correct way to conjugate a verb, or the correct form of there/their/they’re, and even finding “the...

Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka explains the pros and cons of educational television and the role it plays in developing minds. He says that this programming is a good supplement, rather than a primary source of education.

Are TV shows effective teachers?

EMERSON SLOMKA Oct 14, 2019

It seems like the perfect innovation: a device that provides entertaining, interactive education to your child 24/7 free of cost (with the exception of the monthly cable bill, of course), allowing you...

Opinion Columnist Colin Horning explains the importance of Silicon Valley companies deciding if they are a platform or publisher of content.

Companies need to distinguish between platform and publisher

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Oct 14, 2019

In the year 2019, it’s easier than ever to share your opinions and express oneself for the entire world to hear, thanks in large part to the Internet and social media companies who have provided the...

Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas argues that new political ideology is needed to enact change.

New political ideology is needed

MOHAMMED RAWWAS Oct 10, 2019

The standard liberal dogma suggests that the barrier to combating climate change is the fact that conservatives in the U.S., and especially Republican politicians, do not acknowledge the scientific fact...

Opinion Columnist Caleb Stekl poses the question of why people should view Jesus as a political figure.

Observing Jesus as a political figure

CALEB STEKL, Opinion Columnist Oct 10, 2019

Christianity gets a bad rep these days, especially among left liberals who think that any religiosity whatsoever is inherently oppressive, anti-feminist and most definitely patriarchal. Having a god is...

Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum expresses why Iowa needs to do better in regards to mental health. The UNI Counseling Center recently cut counseling sessions down to five per year due to budget cuts.

Mental health deserves more

ABIGAIL BENNETHUM Oct 7, 2019

As a society, we have done some amazing things to destigmatize the topic of mental health. In 2019, it is more accepted and more people are being educated on how to either help a loved one or help themselves....

Opinion Columnist Kevin Wiggins explains why people should be cognizant of the effects of climate change.

Be mindful of the effects of climate change

KEVIN WIGGINS Oct 7, 2019

Sexing up history is something that historians have struggled with for generations. Of all the dogmas of history, the fall of Rome has been a focal point of Western fascination since time immemorial. ...

Opinion Columnist Colin Horning says that the recent impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump should not be taken lightly.

Impeachment not to be taken lightly

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2019

The topic of impeachment has been circling the news cycle over the last few weeks due to a phone call in which President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding relations...

Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka addresses how the anti-vaccination movement harms those who have autism.

How the anti-vax movement harms autistic people

EMERSON SLOMKA Oct 3, 2019

Throughout my life, it has always been apparent that I was a bit abnormal. Since I was a child, I’ve been faced with an inability to make eye contact with others and have always struggled in social situations....

Failure is necessary in politics

CALEB STEKL, Opinion Columnist Sep 30, 2019

Samuel Beckett, one of the most prolific writers of the late 20th century, wrote a paradoxical yet absolutely true statement: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” This mantra has been taken up by...

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