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Most of us leave out hometowns to come to college, but what about the ones that never move away and stay in their childhood home?

[PHOTO] Get out of your hometown

November 15, 2021
Many businesses across the country are suffering from being short staffed. This often includes a longer wait at your favorite restaurant or the business just being closed.

[PHOTO] The new crisis in the US: Staff shortages

November 15, 2021
Opinion columnist Bailey Klinkhammer discusses what President Biden has done since taking office.

[PHOTO] President Biden: Year in review

November 8, 2021
The New York skyline pictured above prior to the 9/11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago.

[PHOTO] ‘Acts of cowardice’

September 13, 2021
Across the nation people grieved the loss of lives as a result of the attacks.

[PHOTO] Shake UNI

September 13, 2021
Both political partiese have expressed disdain towards the. Big Tech companies, yet not much has been done in regulation.

[PHOTO] Taking down Big Tech: a cross-party issue

April 12, 2021
The Iraq War started 18 years ago and lasted until the final removal of troops in 2020. That being said, as Rawwas argues, the impact in withstanding.

[PHOTO] Looking back at the Iraq War

April 8, 2021
Al Maier gives their advice on burnout this semester.

[PHOTO] Put your own needs first, take a break for you

April 5, 2021
Columnist Emerson Slomka discusses laws brought to Iowa legislature that he feels harm Iowans who identify as trans.

[PHOTO] Iowa does not protect trans rights

March 18, 2021
Colin Horning discusses the importance of taking a break from media.

[PHOTO] Be social, get off of handheld media

March 11, 2021
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning argues the consequences of the United States growing debt.

[PHOTO] Start paying attention to the national debt crisis

March 1, 2021
Colin Horning questions the motive behind social media censoring.

[PHOTO] Help keep free speech free

February 11, 2021
Emerson Slomka examines the dangers of factory farms.

[PHOTO] Factory farming is destroying the environment

February 11, 2021
Columnist Colin Horning argues the importance of keeping bis businesses open for essential employees.

[PHOTO] Appreciate the essential worker, no matter the business

February 1, 2021
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the process of finding a career after college has become a bigger challenge than before.

[PHOTO] Life after college: the job hunt journey

February 1, 2021
Dani Goedken argues the importance of taking time for yourself by going on adventures with friends.

[PHOTO] When in doubt, road trip it out

November 16, 2020
Tyler Montgomery evaluates political parties by color theory.

[PHOTO] The country in terms of red and blue

November 16, 2020
This past Halloween saw the first appearance of a worldwide blue moon in 76 years.

[PHOTO] Blue moon lands on Halloween

November 2, 2020
Addi Seybert discusses the mental health stigma.

[PHOTO] Treat mental health seriously

October 22, 2020
Opinion Columnist Dani Goedken recounts her own experience with school uniforms and how they suppress young girls.

[PHOTO] Dress codes are an attack on girls

October 15, 2020
Tyler Montgomery expresses the need for a club at UNI that examines foreign media from all over the globe.

[PHOTO] Where is UNI’s international media club?

October 15, 2020
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning evaluates the norm of shaming those who choose not to vote.

[PHOTO] Don’t comdemn non-voters

October 8, 2020
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka discusses Iowas marijuana legislation in comparison to Illinois.

[PHOTO] Iowa’s marijuana laws are outdated

October 8, 2020
Opinion Columnist Dani Goedken expresses the importance of keeping funds in place for Planned Parenthood

[PHOTO] Stop governing womens’ bodies

October 5, 2020
Dani Goedken discusses the importance of sexual education and sex resources in regards to UNIs recent changes to their STD testing policy.

[PHOTO] Demand free STD testing

September 24, 2020
Tyler Montgomery discusses the importance of small business and avoiding monopolies like Amazon

[PHOTO] Amazon is not your friend

September 24, 2020
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[PHOTO] Slomka: TERFs present a danger

September 17, 2020
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[PHOTO] Horning: Independent media is lost, let’s find it again

September 17, 2020
Tyler Montgomery recommends therapy to everyone

[PHOTO] Montgomery: Go to therapy

September 14, 2020
Dani Goedken recommends a get to anyone feeling lonely or in need of a friend

[PHOTO] Goedken: Get a pet for a forever companion

September 14, 2020
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[PHOTO] Rawwas: U.S. makes ‘enemy’ out of China

September 10, 2020
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[PHOTO] Seybert: Teach ASL in schools

September 10, 2020
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[PHOTO] Slomka: Listen to Black Lives Matter

September 8, 2020
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[PHOTO] Taking a look at 1968 vs 2020 election years

September 8, 2020
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[PHOTO] Goedken: Menstruation is not a choice

September 3, 2020
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[PHOTO] Montgomery: “Don’t treat life as a big picture”

September 3, 2020

[PHOTO] Political parties and police brutality

August 31, 2020
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[PHOTO] Slomka: Pronouns are for everyone

August 27, 2020
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[PHOTO] Graduating students reflect on commencement cancelation, call for postponed ceremony

April 19, 2020
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka discusses CRISPR and the future of gene-editing in medicine.

[PHOTO] CRISPR and the future of gene-editing

March 9, 2020
Guest Columnist Megan Bradford reflects on her time living in Cedar Falls and what her future holds.

[PHOTO] Guest column: it’s a great big world

February 20, 2020
Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum discusses her experience with the UNI Wishmakers and why she believes volunteerism is important.

[PHOTO] The importance of volunteerism

February 17, 2020
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka explains synesthesia, a neurological disorder that relays intangible concepts as sensory input.

[PHOTO] Synesthesia: feeling and tasting the color red

February 13, 2020
Sports Editor Colin Horning explains his skepticsm towards modern politics after the 2020 Iowa caucuses.

[PHOTO] Skepticism in modern American politics

February 10, 2020
UNI’s eighth annual “Love a Donor Week” is Feb. 10-14 and includes multiple opportunities for students, faculty and staff to write thank-you notes to university donors at various locations across campus.

[PHOTO] Preview: Love a Donor Week

February 10, 2020
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka explains the role gamification plays in blurring the lines between the work and play dichotomy.

[PHOTO] Is gamification the future of productivity?

February 3, 2020
Opinion columnist Taylor Lien discusses NBCs Peacock streaming service, as well as its predecessor, Seeso.

[PHOTO] NBC already had Peacock, it was called Seeso

January 16, 2020
Opinion columnist Emerson Slomka argues that electronics and video games in the classroom can be beneficial to childrens learning.

[PHOTO] Should video games be allowed in the classroom?

January 16, 2020
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[PHOTO] Dorm-friendly Thanksgiving recipes

November 21, 2019
Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas responds to Opinion Columnist Kevin Wiggins piece What does it mean to be a conservative?

[PHOTO] Should all opinions be given a platform?

November 18, 2019
Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum argues why art is important to society and deserves more attention.

[PHOTO] The arts go underappreciated

November 14, 2019
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka argues that pain related to frequent headaches should be recognized as a problem that students face.

[PHOTO] Migraines are a literal and figurative pain

November 11, 2019
Opinion Columnist Kevin Wiggins explains the evolution of information communication started by the Gutenberg Printing Press.

[PHOTO] The impact of the printing press

October 28, 2019
Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum gives her top 10 tips for a successful midterms season.

[PHOTO] Top 10 tips for successful midterms

October 17, 2019
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning explains the importance of Silicon Valley companies deciding if they are a platform or publisher of content.

[PHOTO] Companies need to distinguish between platform and publisher

October 14, 2019
Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas argues that new political ideology is needed to enact change.

[PHOTO] New political ideology is needed

October 10, 2019
Opinion Columnist Caleb Stekl poses the question of why people should view Jesus as a political figure.

[PHOTO] Observing Jesus as a political figure

October 10, 2019
Opinion Columnist Kevin Wiggins explains why people should be cognizant of the effects of climate change.

[PHOTO] Be mindful of the effects of climate change

October 7, 2019
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[PHOTO] The ‘gift’ of western democracy

September 26, 2019
Professor Emeritus Steve Corbin explains the importance of female voters in the 2020 election.

[PHOTO] Women’s rights is a logical deciding factor

September 26, 2019
Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum reflects on the lasting impact that words have and urges readers to respect each other, regardless of identity.

[PHOTO] Words have a lasting impact

September 23, 2019
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka explains the importance of Protists in our ecosystem.

[PHOTO] Protists: rooting for biology’s underdogs

September 23, 2019
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning expresses why he believes reading the news is important to become an informed citizen.

[PHOTO] Print news creates informed minds

September 19, 2019
Opinion Columnist Kevin Wiggins discusses the democracy movement and Americas election system.

[PHOTO] The democracy movement and rank-choice

September 19, 2019
Opinion columnist Mohammed Rawwas discusses issues in Yemen and the importance of global responsibility.

[PHOTO] Yemen, praxis and global responsibility

September 16, 2019
Opinion Writer Samantha Goodman expresses how social media has changed society.

[PHOTO] Social media has changed the world

September 12, 2019
Opinion writer Kevin Wiggins analyzes the changes he has noticed within the Republican Party.

[PHOTO] The evolution of intra-party division in politics

September 9, 2019
Opinion columnist Mohammed Rawwas urges readers to engage in praxis and to have political consciousness.

[PHOTO] On praxis: From campus to global politics

September 5, 2019
Opinion Columnist Caleb Stekl discusses the potential funding cut by the Student Fees Committee of NISG which would eliminate Panther Safe Ride and the Panther Shuttle. Stekl argues that public transportation is a right and not a privilege and that students who disagree with the cut should write letters and petition.

[PHOTO] Stand up for public transportation

April 25, 2019
Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum draws attention to the idea that politics are not always black and white, and encourages people to be more accepting of others views.

[PHOTO] Politics aren’t black and white

April 18, 2019
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning discusses the current political climate, and how many U.S. citizens are less willing to talk about politics because theyre worried about offending the other side. Horning argues that open-minded political discussion is some of the most important conversations Americans can be having.

[PHOTO] Engaging in open-minded political discussion

April 18, 2019
Copy Editor Brody Hall encourages readers to check out the author Ottessa Moshfegh, who has written books such as the New York Times bestseller, My Year of Rest and Relaxation.

[PHOTO] Ottessa Moshfegh is brilliant

April 15, 2019
Opinon columnist Samantha Goodman discusses the variance of attendance policies at UNI and the importance of understanding when students cant attend class due to weather or personal reasons.

[PHOTO] Policies should include compassion

March 28, 2019
Student Wellness Services Graduate Student Brianna De Moss suggests ways in which students can stay safe this spring break.

[PHOTO] Stay safe this break: Do it for YOU!

March 14, 2019
Opinion columnist Kevin Wiggins discusses the balanced political discourse that has found a home platform through YouTube, and the amount of political representation that is present there.

[PHOTO] Tale of two YouTubes: A spectrum

March 7, 2019
Copy Editor Brody Hall discusses his personal experience with alcohol and how it has played a part in shaping his early adulthood.

[PHOTO] Raise your glass to growing up

March 4, 2019
Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, argues that many people who are pro-life are actually pro-birth in their daily and political actions.

[PHOTO] Are you pro-life or pro-birth?

February 28, 2019
Opinion columnist Samantha Goodman discusses the harmful effects of tanning bed usage, and asks readers to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision to use them.

[PHOTO] Is the spring break “bronze glow” really worth it?

February 28, 2019
Opinion columnist Abby Bennethum discusses how careers in social media, especially YouTube, are impractical due to their fast-burning, ever-evolving nature.

[PHOTO] Is Youtube a practical career?

February 25, 2019
Opinion columnist Kevin Wiggins discusses the importance of liberal arts education when it comes to personal enrichment and feelings more connected to the history of humanity.

[PHOTO] Liberal arts education is necessary

February 21, 2019
Opinion columnist Colin Horning discusses the polarization of political parties in the United States and how it will impact decision-making.

[PHOTO] Political polarization needs to be fixed

February 14, 2019
Opinion columnist Kevin Wiggins discusses the work of Dr. Donna Kuckerberg. Her journal, Eidolon seeks to make the classics political and personal, feminist and fun.

[PHOTO] Why the classics are needed

February 11, 2019
Opinion columnist Ahsan Khan discusses enrollment numbers of international students, and how actively giving them a voice would increase numbers.

[PHOTO] Giving intl. students a voice

February 11, 2019
Opinion columnist Kevin Wiggins sheds light on Émilie du Châtelet, an important figure of the Enlightenment who is often forgotten or written out of history, and the importance of including women in the discourse.

[PHOTO] A woman not lost to history

January 31, 2019
Executive Editor Sydney Hauer weighs in on the UNI tradition, MLKegs, citing it as disrespectful to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

[PHOTO] “MLKegs” tradition is embarrassing for community

January 24, 2019
Opinion columnist Jack Ave discusses the recent recounts in Georgia and the importance of making sure every ballot is counted.

[PHOTO] We must count every ballot

November 15, 2018
Opinion columnist Colin Horning discusses the importance of Iowa politics on a national level.

[PHOTO] The importance of Iowa politics

November 8, 2018
Steve Corbin, UNI professor emeritus of marketing, discusses the importance of overcoming unconscious biases when it comes to race, sex, gender and class.

[PHOTO] Overcoming unconscious biases is crucial

November 8, 2018
Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe responds to a recent column published in the Oct. 29 edition of the NI about the sexual assault allegation made against Senator Cory Booker by an anonymous Twitter user.

[PHOTO] Allegation needs to be investigated

November 5, 2018
Opinion columnist Sam King shares his opinion on the new AT&T streaming service that was just unveiled for 2019 and how he thinks the market for streaming services is becoming oversaturated.

[PHOTO] Streaming market is becoming too saturated

October 18, 2018
Students can get flu shots on campus on five different dates in the next few weeks.

[PHOTO] Flu shots offered on campus

October 15, 2018
News editor Joshua Dausener discusses the recent decisions made by the Trump Administration that throw fundamental American principles of democracy and human rights by the wayside and the consequences of the United States abdication of global leadership.

[PHOTO] Abdication of global leadership has consequences

October 15, 2018
Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the recent UN Climate Report and the importance of voting to help prevent further climate change from occurring.

[PHOTO] Help the climate crisis by voting

October 11, 2018
Enrollment at UNI declined by 695 students this year compared to last.

[PHOTO] UNI’s enrollment decreases

October 8, 2018
Opinion columnist Colin Horning discusses how the internet and social media can function as an echo chamber; a constant reinstatement of ones own political beliefs, and the importance of exposing yourself to other viewpoints.

[PHOTO] Online echo chambers reinforce political beliefs

October 8, 2018
Opinion columnist Jack Ave discusses the societal trivialization of female pain, and how this damages womens believability in serious situations.

[PHOTO] Why we must believe women

October 4, 2018
Steve Corbin, UNI professor emeritus of marketing, urges readers to elect leaders of all parties who will put the people before the party and protect freedom.

[PHOTO] America’s global leadership is threatened

October 1, 2018
Opinion columnist Sam King discusses the benefits of Spotifys new program that allows free uploading of music for independent artists.

[PHOTO] Spotify supporting indie artists

September 24, 2018
Opinion columnist Alvin Kong, who is writing from abroad in Hull, England, discusses important tips he learned from traveling to his study abroad location.

[PHOTO] Tips to remember while packing for study abroad

September 24, 2018
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