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Opinion columnist Steve Corbin discusses the influence of presidential endorsement on potential voters for this upcoming election.

Presidential candidate endorsements speak volumes

STEVE CORBIN, Guest Columnist Oct 9, 2024

Editor’s note: Steve Corbin is a Professor Emeritus of Marketing at the University of Northern Iowa. There’s only a few weeks remaining before the 2024 presidential election comes to a close, that...

Jennifer Pitkin, Ava’s mother, also posted a photo on Facebook of the box
cutter (above) that was thrown at the Spectrum group as they walked in the
Linn-Mar homecoming parade. Police have now opened and investigation
into the incident.

Transphobia is ruining Iowan communities

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor Oct 2, 2024

Disclaimer: The following opinion articles featured do not reflect the opinion of the Northern Iowan newspaper or staff as a whole. Update Oct. 8, 2024: On Oct. 4, 2024, the Marion Police Department...

The reigning champion of fall chai, Sidecar (above), returns to reclaim
their title in 2024. In 2023, Sidecar ranked first with a score of 14/15, and
claimed first again in 2024, with a score of 13/15. According to Bailey, Sidecar is a tried and true for fall chai, and can truly never disappoint.

Where to find the best fall chai

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Oct 2, 2024

Last year, to celebrate the first week of fall, I conducted an experiment to find the best fall chai in the Cedarloo area. I visited five coffee shops with the intention of finding the chai that best suited...

The Heritage Foundation, the conservative group that helped to conceptualized Project 2025, gave UNI a “red” denotation, signifying that the Heritage Foundation “does not recommend” UNI, despite UNI’s rank as a top Midwest institution.

UNI in the ‘Red’ according to Heritage Foundation

FERNANDO HERRERA CALDERÓN, Guest Columnist Sep 25, 2024

On Sept. 8, 2024, the Heritage Foundation — a veritable bastion of conservative dogma, instrumental in crafting the Republican agenda and recently launching Project 2025 — unveiled an interactive map...

The 2024 Paris Olympics was marked by multiple controversies. Imane Khelif (right) an Algerian boxer, was falsely accused of being transgender as she competed in the first rounds of the women’s boxing competition. Khelif went on to win Algeria’s first ever gold in the sport. Claire Michel, an athlete
comepting in the triatholon, fell ill after swimming in the Siene river. The cleanliness of the Siene had been a concern for many over the course of the games.

A summer mess in Paris

KELLIE STILES, Opinion Columnist Sep 11, 2024

Since the first modern Olympics were created in 1896 in Athens, Greece, people from numerous countries gathered every four years to showcase their athletic prowess and compete for the chance of a shiny...

In “When the Levees Broke,” the Circle Store is a topic of discussion when it comes to how bad the flooding is. An eyewitness comments on how the store is more inland New Orleans, which
indicated to him that the flooding had to have been worse than he originally thought.

Remembering Hurricane Katrina on its 19th anniversary

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Sep 4, 2024

As of 2024, most students who attend the University of Northern Iowa were born during or after 2001, meaning that most students were no older than three or four years old when Hurricane Katrina devastated...

Film critic Josue Villatoro ranks his favorite five movies from 2023.

Five of the Best Films From 2023: A Review

May 5, 2024

5: Wonka    Your craving for chocolate will skyrocket after watching this. Timothee Chalamet delivers a performance that rivals Gene Wilder’s classic portrayal and serves as a pleasant adaptation...

Opinion columnist Kellie Stiles discusses the recent death of live concerts, attributed heavily to the use of cellphones and social media.

Death of the live concert

KELLIE STILES, Opinion Columnist Apr 30, 2024

You get tickets to see your favorite artist in concert – something you’ve been saving months for. You can hardly contain your excitement as you make your way to your spot on the floor surrounded by...

What are the best snacks in Maucker Union’s convenience store, Essentials? Northern Iowan editors Caden Shea and Bailey Klinkhammer dive into the details for all the must-have delicious snacks provided by the store.

Essentials at Essentials

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER and CADEN SHEA Apr 24, 2024

Every Tuesday, the Northern Iowan editors gather in the basement of Maucker Union to lay out the paper for publishing on Wednesday. Every Tuesday, editors Caden Shea and Bailey Klinkhammer try a different...

The TikTok Shop feeds into a culture of consumerism, which can be toxic for both people’s well-being and the environment.

Overconsumption is over

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 17, 2024

‘Run! Don’t walk! Must haves! Now 50% off in the TikTok shop! This deal won’t last long!’ From skincare to Scrub Daddy sponges, it seems consumerism is practically inescapable on social media....

Above is art created by the Open AI system DALL-E. Opinion columnist Kellie Stiles writes on why programs like this are striking fear into real artists.

Artificial Intelligence is killing art

KELLIE STILES, Opinion Columnist Apr 10, 2024

You’re scrolling through your favorite social media app when you stumble across some digital artwork that someone has posted. At first glance the piece is beautiful, depicting a realistically drawn woman...

Film critic Callee Fair discusses the use of color in the critically acclaimed show "Breaking Bad" and how it contributes to the storyline.

Understanding color in ‘Breaking Bad’

CALLEE FAIR, FILM CRITIC Mar 27, 2024

“Breaking Bad” is known to many as one of the greatest shows of all time, and for good reason. With each shot, there is so much purpose and meaning that weaves the genius of this show together. The...

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