Editor’s note: Kirby Davis studied abroad at the University of Newcastle in Australia for the entirety of last semester.
Study Abroad. Many people know the concept, but some have no idea what it...
A storm is growing in DC as political offices are filled with those of questionable qualifications. In my last article in the January 19 issue I spoke about a common libertarian plan for the US education...
President Donald Trump has attacked many people, ideas and institutions during and after the campaign season. Among the institutions to come under Trump’s fire are some of the most vital in maintaining...
“If I get arrested, I’m going to be 934 miles away from you.” A strong side-eye glare from my mom ensued before she dropped me off in the parking lot of Coral Ridge Mall in Iowa City.
On Friday...
A new semester has started at UNI. Our second week of classes wrapped up, and our third is beginning, yet for some it may still feel like the first day back from break. We are all facing a new semester...
With the Oscars just around the corner in February cinema lovers are debating the red carpet’s best dressed, most deserving nominations and greatest acceptance speeches.
Although the awards can be captivating,...
A popular story that may have come up at students’ holiday family dinners is that of Russia getting involved in the US Presidential election. A US intelligence report released last week detailed Russian...
Welcome back, all (and welcome to you spring-starters). Let’s do a recap.
A couple of months have passed since the historic and unexpected (though entirely predictable in retrospect) election of Donald...
Dear Mr. Fisher,
I had occasion to pick up copies of The Northern Iowan while visiting my niece, a sophomore R.A. As a retired journalist, I enjoyed reading college students’ perspectives. However,...
Editor’s note: UNI students can schedule counseling appointments at the Student Health Center by calling 319-273-2676. For urgent situations outside of office hours, dial the same number and press 2...
It is student evaluation season yet again, and office assistants are handing out bubble sheets and no. 2 pencils. So, what are evaluations, and why do we have them?
The “what” is easy, but the “why”...
A Controversial Carol
So, every year, Thanksgiving comes and brings,
With it a sense of peace and gratitude
That unifies our country, ‘til it leaves
In its wake much more hostile attitudes.
For...
