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Opinion columnist Colin Horning encourages readers to become informed on all candidates, regardless of party, before casting a vote.

Informed voting is important

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Oct 15, 2018

I had the privilege of watching the 1st District of Iowa Congressional debate between incumbent Rod Blum and his challenger Abby Finkenauer last Friday, Oct. 5. I knew very little about both candidates...

News editor Joshua Dausener discusses the recent decisions made by the Trump Administration that throw fundamental American principles of democracy and human rights by the wayside and the consequences of the United States abdication of global leadership.

Abdication of global leadership has consequences

JOSHUA DAUSENER, Copy Editor | [email protected] Oct 15, 2018

It’s been a terrible past few months for those who support human rights, the rule of law and evidence-based science. The brutal murder and dismembering of a journalist by Saudi Arabia, the “disappearing”...

Letter to the editor: A few questions

Letter to the Editor Oct 15, 2018

Editor’s Note: This letter to the editor was submitted by Dennis Clayson, professor in the College of Business. In a recent opinion column, Albie Nicol stated, “There’s nothing anyone could say...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the recent UN Climate Report and the importance of voting to help prevent further climate change from occurring.

Help the climate crisis by voting

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Oct 11, 2018

The United Nations released a climate report this week that was written and edited by 91 scientists from 40 different countries who analyzed more than 6,000 studies. They predicted a catastrophic future....

Opinion columnist Albie Nicol discusses the recent Kavanaugh confirmation and how survivors should be believed.

Assault doesn’t need to be recounted to be valid

ALBIE NICOL, Opinion Columnist Oct 11, 2018

There’s nothing anyone could say or do to make what happened last weekend acceptable. If you don’t know what I am referencing, check Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and you’ll see that most of the...

Opinion columnist Caleb Stekl discusses why he believes the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh is harmful to women, the working class and healthcare.

The trouble with Kavanaugh

CALEB STEKL, Opinion Columnist Oct 8, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted, if not raped, multiple women. These charges alone were immediately disqualifying. But one important question has not been asked either by members of Congress or those...

Opinion columnist Colin Horning discusses how the internet and social media can function as an echo chamber; a constant reinstatement of ones own political beliefs, and the importance of exposing yourself to other viewpoints.

Online echo chambers reinforce political beliefs

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Oct 8, 2018

Like most college students and people of my generation, I find myself spending a lot of time on the Internet. It’s fast, easy and keeps us constantly connected to everything current and new in the world....

Opinion columnist Jack Ave discusses the societal trivialization of female pain, and how this damages womens believability in serious situations.

Why we must believe women

JACK AVE, Opinion Columnist Oct 4, 2018

‘Who do I believe?’ This loaded question looms over every observer when sexual assault allegations are made public. With the growth of the #MeToo movement as well as the recent public accusations...

Mohammed Rawwas, a senior MIS major, responds to an LTE published in the Sept. 27 issue of the NI.

LTE: The evidence backs up Ford’s credibility

Letter to the Editor Oct 4, 2018

In the September 27, 2018 issue of The Northern Iowan, I read a letter to the editor entitled “Delay drives Kavanaugh accusation.” It contains some rather curious arguments that I think must be addressed. First...

Opinion columnist Jack Ave discusses the recent hearing of Christine Blasey Ford, who allegated that SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the summer of 1982.

Is Kavanaugh the right choice?

JACK AVE, Opinion Columnist Oct 1, 2018

LEAHY: Well, then, let’s go back to the incident. What is the strongest memory you have, the strongest memory of the incident, something that you cannot forget? Take whatever time you need. FORD: Indelible...

Steve Corbin, UNI professor emeritus of marketing, urges readers to elect leaders of all parties who will put the people before the party and protect freedom.

America’s global leadership is threatened

Letter to the Editor Oct 1, 2018

Editors Note: This letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, UNI professor emeritus of marketing. Of the 195 countries the United States interacts with, three countries are not fazed by President...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the importance of voting in local elections and the impact it has on students, as well as UNI as a whole.

Votes in local elections matter

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Sep 27, 2018

Voting matters at UNI. Not only is voting easy to do on our campus, but it is also really important. You are spending 4 plus years of your life in Cedar Falls, and therefore, local politics affects you!...

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