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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

UNI alumnus Aaron Friel submits a letter to the editor that explores how best to engage in political discourse under the Trump administration.

LTE: talking politics in the age of Trump

Letter to the Editor Nov 30, 2017

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted in response to the opinion column “Why is everything politicized?” that appeared in the Nov. 13, 2017 edition of the Northern Iowan. ...

UNI student Cade Olmstead pens a letter to the editor examining the tax reform bill in the House of Representatives.

LTE: tax bill spells disaster grad students

Letter to the Editor Nov 30, 2017

The tax reform bill being put forward in the House of Representatives spells disaster for those pursuing postgraduate degrees. Previously, students seeking master’s and doctorate degrees did not...

Opinion columnist Cristian Ortiz encourages students to try the new Pocket Points app as a way to save money while attending class.

Earn money by locking phone

CRISTIAN ORTIZ, Opinion Columnist Nov 16, 2017

If you haven’t heard about the Pocket Points app, you might be missing out on a really cool and easy chance to save some money at local restaurants and other shopping places near campus. All you have...

UNI student Caleb Stekl pens a letter to the editor criticizing a column that called for the end of politicization while including a quote from Kellyanne Conway.

LTE: politicization column is peculiar

Letter to the Editor Nov 16, 2017

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted in response to the opinion column “Why is everything politicized?” that appeared in the Nov. 13, 2017 edition of the Northern Iowan. ...

LTE: column is poorly informed

LTE: column is poorly informed

Letter to the Editor Nov 16, 2017

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted in response to the opinion column “Why is everything politicized?” that appeared in the Nov. 13, 2017 edition of the Northern Iowan. ...

Opinion columnist Tanner Schrad discusses the tendency to politicize sexual assaults in the news, such as the claims leveled at conservative pundit Bill OReilly.

Why is everything politicized?

TANNER SCHRAD, Opinion Columnist Nov 13, 2017

“Knowledge is power!” Oh man, too many childhood Saturday mornings were spent hearing that phrase on the Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. The more I think about it, though, the more I understand it....

Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, pens a letter to the editor criticizing the Republican partys proposed tax plan.

LTE: GOP tax plan will lead to tax increases

Letter to the Editor Nov 13, 2017

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI. America’s Republican-controlled Congress promises their proposed tax cut...

Opinion columnist Abbi Cobb recaps Tuesday’s state and local election results, which saw many Democratic candidates come out on top in elections at every level across the country. Pictured above is Melvin Carter, who became the first black mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday.

Election results restore hope

ABBI COBB, Opinion Columnist Nov 9, 2017

It is a strange feeling to be blindsided by a restoration of hope. This week’s state and local elections did just that for me.  In my mind, the election results that the United States saw Tuesday night...

Student Wellness Services pens a guest column explaining the benefits of walking the labyrinth in the Wellness/Recreation Center (WRC).

Students lose stress in the labyrinth

Guest Column Nov 9, 2017

Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. How many times during the week do you allow a quiet moment for yourself to clear your mind and be present in...

Opinion columnist Sam King discusses the recently announced Amazon Key, a service that allows Amazon Prime members to have a delivery person place their package inside their home to protect from theft and weather damage.

Amazon Key: convenient or creepy?

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Nov 6, 2017

The digital age has made many things more convenient for us, and shopping is one of those things. It’s so easy to find the product you want online and then wait a few days to get it delivered to your...

An anonymous student submitted a letter to the editor stressing how conversations by Christians about morality and sin can affect those with past trauma.

LTE: Conversations about sin affect trauma

Letter to the Editor Nov 6, 2017

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by a UNI student who requested anonymity. Recently in the Rod Library, while attempting to do homework, my booth was suddenly occupied...

Opinion columist Tanner Schrad discusses how students can be best prepared for driving in dangerous winter conditions.

Ice guys finish last on winter roads

TANNER SCHRAD, Opinion Columnist Nov 2, 2017

Just like a scene straight out of “Game of Thrones,” winter is coming and will inevitably rear its ugly head once again. After the light snow last Friday, it looks like fall has fallen through and...

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