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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

Opinion columnist Sam King discusses Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbergs recent promise to remove false news stories from the popular social networking site.

Figuring out the future of Facebook

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Feb 8, 2018

Practically everyone has a Facebook account. It’s the largest social media platform in the world, with 2.1 billion active users (Statista). Facebook is undeniably a giant in the industry, yet its future...

Opinon columnist Albie Nicol criticizes the recently proposed budget cuts at the Iowa state senate level, which, if approved, would result in a $3.7 million deappropriation to UNI. Pictured is Iowa Governor Kin Reynolds.

Proposed budget cuts are sad and predictable

ALBIE NICOL, Opinion Columnist Feb 8, 2018

Sad, yes. Scary, of course. Unpredictable? Unfortunately, not. On Jan. 21, the GOP in the Iowa Senate proposed a plan that would quadruple the cuts already being made to public universities in the state...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the benefits of allowing computers and other electronic devices in the classroom to improve student learning.

Allowing computers in classrooms

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Feb 5, 2018

Computers and other electronic devices should be allowed in college classrooms. Why? Well, first: laptops save paper. When students type notes, they save paper and trees. Let’s go greener! Secondly,...

Brooke Hottle of Student Wellness Services pens a guest column detailing the benefits of Wellness Coaching, which is now being offered at UNI.

UNI now offers wellness coaching to students

Letter to the Editor Feb 5, 2018

Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. We are very excited to announce that Student Wellness Services is now offering Wellness Coaching here at UNI....

Pop singer Kesha performed at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards this past Sunday in honor of the Times Up movement.

Grammys hit on major social issues

CRISTIAN ORTIZ, Opinion Columnist Feb 1, 2018

This past Sunday was music’s biggest night. The 60th Annual Grammy Awards left Los Angeles for the first time since 2003 and returned to the Big Apple — New York City. It was a night of extraordinary,...

LTE: call to caucus next week

LTE: call to caucus next week

GUEST COLUMN Feb 1, 2018

It’s caucus time again, and the midterm caucuses are a great chance to get involved with your local Democratic party and to help boost momentum for the 2018 elections. The 2018 Democratic Caucuses...

Opinion columnist Abbi Cobb criticizes spanking as a cruel and ineffective form of discipline for children.

Spanking is traumatic and ineffective

ABBI COBB, Opinion Columnist Jan 29, 2018

The debate regarding the use of spanking as punishment seems to be all around me lately. From social media timelines to my family members at holiday gatherings, I’ve observed what seems to be a revival...

Opinion columnist Sam King discusses the recent news that Facebook plans to launch a video game streaming service.

Facebook to push video game streaming

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Jan 29, 2018

A few days ago, social media giant Facebook announced that they were going to test out a video game streaming service to better compete with YouTube and Twitch (Variety). That was one piece of news...

Opinion columnist Cristian Ortiz takes a look at the recently announced nominees for the 90th Academy Awards, set to air Sunday, March 4.

Your Oscars nominations are in!

CRISTIAN ORTIZ, Opinion Columnist Jan 25, 2018

They’re here! That’s right — the nominations for the Academy Awards, one of the biggest award ceremonies in all of entertainment, are in. The nominations were streamed live by the Academy on Tuesday,...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe pens a column advocating for the implementation of parking garages on UNIs campus.

Students need more parking options at UNI

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Jan 25, 2018

The University of Northern Iowa needs more on-campus parking, and parking garages are a great way to optimize their space. Every weekday, if you drive on the streets east of College Street (The Hill),...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the emotional abuse tied to acts of sexual coercion, such as the highly publicized incident with comedian Aziz Ansari.

Bringing emotional abuse to the spotlight

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Jan 22, 2018

Last week, an anonymous photographer, referred to by the pseudonym “Grace,” described a detailed date with Aziz Ansari with Babe news. I highly encourage everyone to read the original article for the...

Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, pens a letter to the editor addressing the Trump administrations alleged ties to Russia.

LTE: alleged Russian ties continue to haunt Trump

Letter to the Editor Jan 22, 2018

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI. Jan. 20, 2018 concluded Donald Trump’s first year serving as our 45th president....

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