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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Horror movies are the worst

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist Oct 24, 2022

Horror movies have been around for years, and from “Candyman to Carnival of Souls,” to “Paranormal Activity” to “The Conjuring,” nearly every horror movie I’ve seen, with the rare exception,...

Protestors protested against Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi outside of the United Nations in New York City, N.Y. over the 22-year-old Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody for violating the hijab rules in Iran.

Embracing more religious freedom in the US

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Oct 19, 2022

Iran, France and religious rights should be balanced on US soil  Nearly one month ago, 22-year-old died in police custody in Iran. Though police claimed they did everything they could to save her, many...

The Articles of Confederation, which preceded the Constitution, took out term limits. The founders at the time did not believe members would want to extend their in the field.

Supporting term limits

Vern Wuensche, Guest Columnist Oct 16, 2022

Editor’s Note: Vern Wuensche’s opinion pieces have appeared in USA Today and other newspapers. He is a small town Texas farm boy with an MBA and CPA who founded and continuously ran Houston’s oldest...

Promoting more walkable communities

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Oct 16, 2022

When asked how students and faculty typically get around UNI’s campus, the answer is fairly simple: we walk. UNI was built for pedestrian traffic over vehicle traffic. But, if someone were to ask any...

People gathered around a burning motorcycle in Irans capital city, Tehran, on Oct. 8, 2022.

Ask your local immigrant

Kamyar Enshayan, Guest Columnist Oct 12, 2022

Many of the themes of extremism present in Iran are gaining traction in the US–why? Editor’s Note: Kamyar Enshayan works at UNI and served on the Cedar Falls City Council (2003-2011). He can be reached...

Tonya Harding needs grace-not everyone is perfect

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist Oct 12, 2022

On Jan. 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed in the knee by a jealous Tonya Harding in an effort to secure the gold medal at the Olympics for herself.  Right? That’s the story we all learned in class,...

Though handicap-accessible restrooms are available, it is still an obstacle as it is on the fourth floor of Rod Library.

Do you have access?

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2022

Student Caleb Gahle speaks on his journey in advocating for others to have access  The first week of classes was full of welcome events. The Center for Multicultural Education hosted a Cones and Connections...

The gaming hub is located near the tunnel that connects Maucker Union and Lang Hall.

Why turning the UNI Health Beat into an Esports area sucks

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist Oct 9, 2022

Even since my freshman year in college, I’ve gone to a tiny gym in the Maucker Union, Health Beat, when I wanted to work out. The gym was small, usually not super busy, and was just a short walk from...

Socialism is more involved in regulating and controlling some aspects of the economy.

Making a case for capitalism

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Oct 5, 2022

Although capitalism gets a lot of heat, it is the system that made the US the richest nation In 2021, Gallup had a poll that said 60 percent of Americans favored capitalism, while 38 percent  favored...

A large faction of BookTok is dedicated solely to Hoover and her novels, as well as defending them and perpetuating the idea that theyre anywhere near the idea of good.

Colleen Hoover writes bad books

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Oct 2, 2022

BookTok has brought emerging themes of emotional, physical and mental abuse to young teenage girls This article contains spoilers for "November 9." Colleen Hoover is no stranger to critical acclaim....

On average, Northeast Iowa Food Bank serves 350 thousand meals per month through their programs. Many of those are students, families, children and neighbors.

We need to combat food insecurity

Barb Prather, Guest Columnist Sep 28, 2022

Editor’s note: Barb Prather is  the  Executive Director of Northeast Iowa Food Bank.  Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. This is a bold statement, but very truthful. For the generalpopulation,...

According to the NIAAA, about a quarter of college students report having consequences academically due to their drinking. This includes falling behind, doing poorly on exams and even missing classes.

Alcohol safety training should be mandatory

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2022

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) esti- mates that “about 1,519 college students ages 18 to 24 die from alcohol-relat- ed unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle...

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