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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Steve Corbin, professor of marketing at UNI, pens a letter to the editor criticizing President Trumps tax law, which he says is likely to become the worst legislation in history.

LTE: Trump’s tax plan will lead to economic debacle

GUEST COLUMN Mar 1, 2018

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI. The looming question for the next decade is will Trump’s tax reform legislation...

Opinion columnist Cristian Ortiz discusses the commercial success and cultural impact of the new Marvel Studios film Black Panther.

Cultural impact of ‘Black Panther’

CRISTIAN ORTIZ, Opinion Columnist Feb 26, 2018

For me to say that “Black Panther” is doing an amazing job in box offices around the world would be a gross understatement. According to Boxofficemojo.com, as of February 25, 2018, the latest Marvel...

LTE: UNI has a racial diversity problem

LTE: UNI has a racial diversity problem

Letter to the Editor Feb 26, 2018

UNI’s Strategic Plan states an aim to “Attract and retain diverse students, faculty and staff who are integrated into the campus community.” At the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) candidate...

Opinion columnist Sam King pens a column discussing the recent Snapchat update and its impact on the apps rivalry with Instagram.

Snapchat update sees backlash

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Feb 22, 2018

There is an ongoing battle taking place over the web right now. No, it’s not about Russia or another threat to our government. Instead, this is a battle between two social media giants. Snapchat...

UNI Student Wellness Services will be hosting events next week as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Guest Column Feb 22, 2018

Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the benefits of having conversations about sex and consent with one’s partner in order to prevent future “#MeToo” moments.

We need to talk about consent

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Feb 19, 2018

While we are in the #MeToo Movement, we need to talk about sex and consent. How do we avoid sexual violence? By creating a culture where the expectation is that individuals will discuss their wants and...

Kenneth Atkinson, a professor of history at UNI, co-authored a letter to Iowa State Representative Walt Rogers (pictured above) regarding House File 2031, which aims to enhance biblical literacy in public schools.

UNI prof pens letter opposing ‘biblical literacy’ bill

Letter to the Editor Feb 19, 2018

Editor’s note: the following letter was originally addressed to Iowa State Representative Walt Rogers on Jan. 23, 2018. It appears here in its original form, as requested by co-author Kenneth Atkinson,...

Albie Nicol pens a column urging readers to consider decreasing their smartphone usage, citing the emotional and social benefits that arises from face-to-face communication.

How to stop smartphone addiction

ALBIE NICOL, Opinion Columnist Feb 19, 2018

As a generation of young people, we are addicted to our smartphones. We’re all guilty of it. It’s practically ingrained in our brains to check our phones every five minutes, just in case something...

Staff writer Caleb Stekl pens a column discussing UNIs recently announced Freedom of Expression Policy, which he says protects hate speech.

New UNI policy protects hate speech

CALEB STEKL, Opinion Columnist Feb 15, 2018

UNI is considering enacting a new “Freedom of Expression Policy,” according to an email sent out by administration officials. Here’s why it sucks. The policy states, “we do not limit the...

Opinion columnist Cristian Ortiz urges readers to pursue their dreams, regardless how unclear their road in life may seem.

Pursue your dreams and aspirations without relent

CRISTIAN ORTIZ, Opinion Columnist Feb 15, 2018

We all have dreams. No, not necessarily dreams in relation to sleeping, although we do have those too, but the dreams of where you long to be, what you aspire to do and hope to change. Dreams come...

Opinion columnist Abbi Cobb discusses the harmful stereotype welfare queen, which was first coined by President Ronald Reagan.

Understanding public aid recipents

ABBI COBB, Opinion Columnist Feb 12, 2018

In considering the contemporary climate of unfavorable perceptions of public assistance and its recipients, it seems impossible to consider the fact that these programs were once valued and widely appreciated...

Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI, pens a letter to the editor calling for Iowas representatives to practice fiscal responsibility. Pictured are Iowa Senators Joni Ernst (R) and Chuck Grassley (R).

LTE: Iowa’s reps lack fiscal responsibility

Letter to the Editor Feb 12, 2018

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI. I’m sure you can answer this question: how many of America’s 27 million...

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