I believe the world is a dark, complicated place. I think we can all agree on a few things regarding the conflict in Syria: it is an atrocity for a leader to chemically poison their own people; it is...

UNI students do not have free access to feminine hygiene products in public bathrooms on campus, even though other universities statewide, including the University of Iowa (UI) and Iowa State University...

If I said that I wanted to tell you a story, how would you react? Would you be intrigued and happy to hear it? Or would you pass, think I was weird or not even care at all? See, when I tell people...

Well Panthers, it’s that time of year again: two weeks of classes, then finals and then graduation. It’s unbelievable how fast time flies when you’re in college. It’s hard to imagine that four...

So, if you’re like me, you’re probably tired of the Facebook doom and gloom blasting through the news cycle. It has gotten so bad that every major media news source is spewing dozens of articles...

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI. Since 9/11 (2001), hate crimes have steadily increased year after year. The...

Last week, Sarah Ritondale wrote an opinion piece calling for the re-emergence of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event on our campus. The event includes men walking in high heels to raise money for...

Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. The spring semester is winding down, and that means it’s time for exams and tests. One of the more important...

Two years ago, the Northern Iowan published an opinion piece in regards to an event a fraternity on campus participated in to promote “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The Inner Fraternal Council (IFC)...

The coming-out story of the century is finally here, as “Love, Simon” hit theaters last month. Simon is a normal kid with a normal family, living a normal life, except there’s one small thing no...

Facebook is something I’ve written about many times. I prefer my media-based topics, and the largest social media platform is usually in the news. However, they’re usually in the news for some kind...

Last week, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II proved yet again that American law enforcement officers are seldom held accountable for use of deadly force against civilians. Salamoni and Lake, two white...