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USNI has listed several demands that they have for the UNI students.

[Photo] UNI squirrels form union

Mann N. Black, No One of Consequence
Apr 3, 2024
This op-ed has been signed by over 110 student leaders and has been published simultaneously Wednesday morning across almost 50 student newspapers.

[Photo] We will not wait for the next mass shooting

Jan 24, 2024
According to the Northern Iowan’s film critic Callie Fair, fall weather and “Harry Potter” are an autumn staple.

[Photo] Return to the Wizarding world

CALLIE FAIR, Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2023
Opinion Columnist Randy Evans, expresses that regardless of the opinion. Society should listen and acknowledge the diverse spectrum of voices as it is part of what makes our experiences unique.

[Photo] Shouting down speakers who disagree with us is not freedom of speech

Randy Evans, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Apr 12, 2023
Major League Baseball has added several new rules this season. These have the potential to radically alter the way games take place.

[Photo] MLB adjusting to new rule changes in 2023

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Apr 12, 2023
Students who need help with financial aid, or seeking more information can contact the Office of Financial Aid in Gilchrist Hall.

[Photo] $89.2 million awarded to UNI students during the 2021-2022 school year

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2023
The UNI Interpreters Theatre show is located in Lang Hall 040. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free of charge.

[Photo] UNI Interpreters Theatre Presents Improv at the Interp: Theatre without a Net!

PEYTON GUTHRIE
Apr 10, 2023
Farmers supported Trump in 2016 and 2020. This year, former president Donald Trump expressed having more confrontation with China on a series of tariffs and new trade policies. Some farmers are now rethinking their support of the former president.

[Photo] Trump may be betting too much on the farm

Ed Tibbetts, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Apr 2, 2023
As the NBA regular season comes to a close, all eyes are on the number of playoff spots that have yet to be taken.

[Photo] NBA playoff race remains tight

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 2, 2023
He is free.

[Photo] Campanile calamity: UNI’s iconic structure vanished into the night!

Nuke Neighbors, Some Guy
Mar 29, 2023
UNI squirrels celebrate a valiant victory over the NSIG members. However, the NISG members are determined to fight to take their office back.

[Photo] Student Government taken over by Revolutionary UNI squirrels

Carl McChristensen, Human Bean
Mar 29, 2023
Sophomore accounting student Ben Jacobsen signs his contract to be the next Head Coach of UNI men’s basketball.

[Photo] Contract error lifts accountant to coach

Adam 'Not Jacobsen' Johnson, Sports Dude
Mar 29, 2023
New UNI men’s basketball Head Coach Ben Jacobsen spoke to the media after accidentally hiring Brian Ferentz, Iowa football’s Offensive Coordinator.

[Photo] New men’s basketball coach bungles first hire

Drew's Over The Hill, Sports Dude
Mar 29, 2023
Con esta subvención federal, UNI espera a ayudar abordar la escasez de psicólogos escolares en las escuelas de Iowa. La ración recomendada de los psicólogos escorlares a estudiantes es uno a 500, mientras la ración actual en Iowa es casi uno a 1 800 o 1 900, algunas regiones tienen una disparidad más alta.

[Photo] Traducción: UNI recibe una subvención de $2,5 mil para tener acceso a la salud mentala

YESSENIA RODRÍGUEZ, Staff Writer
Mar 26, 2023
Approximately 50% of students ages 14 and older drop out of school due to mental health. The mental health grant aims to help train and fund for prospective psychologists to be in K-12 schools.

[Photo] UNI receives $2.5 million federal grant for mental health access

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Mar 22, 2023
Opinion Columnist Drew Hill breaks down the impact the Silicon Valley Bank has had and the panic it has created in regards to the future of banking.

[Photo] Banking going bust

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 22, 2023
Columnist Robert Leonard discusses a Republican push to put public money into private hands.

[Photo] Drowning public schools in the bathtub to promote GOP ideology

Robert Leonard, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Mar 19, 2023
With technology continuing to evolve at a fast pace, opinion columnist Drew Hill explains the benefits and risks of some of the brain computer interface (BCI).

[Photo] Where to draw the line on technology

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 8, 2023
With the 95th Academy awards coming up on Sunday, March 12, 2023 the event will be televised on ABC.

[Photo] And the Oscar goes to…

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 5, 2023
With March Madness around the corner, Nickolaus Hayes encourages people to enjoy the tournament in a responsible and safe manner.

[Photo] Alcohol abuse and March Madness

Nickolaus Hayes, Guest Columnist
Mar 2, 2023
If you're doing a closet clean out, make sure to set aside your gently used clothing to donate beginning March 6.

[Photo] UNI’s Spring clothing drive

PEYTON GUTHRIE
Mar 2, 2023
Streaming services have boomed in popularity, and now Netflix has competition with other streaming giants.

[Photo] Netflix: The rise and fall of the streaming empire

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 26, 2023
It's not too late to make reading more one of your goals - audiobooks are a great way to learn and read on the go.

[Photo] Why audiobooks are better than physical copies

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist
Feb 19, 2023
With many Republicans praising Gov. Kim Reynolds successfully passing the school choice bill, education majors both praise and criticize the bill and the impact it will have on public education.

[Photo] The Pros and Cons of the Students First Act

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Feb 15, 2023
Amongst a variety of opportunities that UNI offers, study abroad is one that could help students widen their perspective of the world.

[Photo] Iceland study abroad experience

PEYTON GUTHRIE
Feb 15, 2023
Elliott, a Waterloo native, is a successful broadcast production and sound engineer in Los Angeles, Calif. He graduated from St. Ambrose University as a communications major.

[Photo] Waterloo native, St. Ambrose grad makes ‘beautiful noise’ in Los Angeles

Patrick Kinney, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Feb 13, 2023
You can access Career Services online or in-person. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

[Photo] UNI career services aid students in professionalism

PEYTON GUTHRIE
Feb 13, 2023
Students can utilize career services for other resources, including resume building and finding employment opportunities.

[Photo] Free headshots for UNI students

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2023
Super Bowl LVII will take place on Sunday, Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

[Photo] Super Bowl preview: a game of brotherly love

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 1, 2023
Losing weight and becoming more fit is a common resolution people make going into the new year.

[Photo] New year’s resolution on a budget

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2023
2022 had a lasting impact on many, and it is likely that 2023 will carry the momentum in what seems like an uncharted journey.

[Photo] How the most pivotal events of 2022 will shape 2023 and beyond

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Jan 19, 2023
As access to technology transitions rapidly, the usage of university computer labs has dwindled. Now, they are mainly used for printing or accessing special programs.

[Photo] Laptops versus desktops

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer
Jan 19, 2023
With the holidays being weeks away, Columnist Drew Hill talks more about what the holidays should really be.

[Photo] Is it better to give or receive

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Dec 16, 2022
This year's election results bring diversity to Iowa with ethnicity, religion, sexual identification and individuals with disabilities.

[Photo] Elections bring more diversity to Iowa Legislature

Laura Belin, Guest Columnist
Nov 27, 2022
Veterans Day is one of 11 federal holidays. Therefore, all non-essential government offices will be closed in observance of this day.

[Photo] Observance of Veterans Day

TREVOR MEYERS, Photographer
Nov 10, 2022
With early voting underway, remember to bring a driver's license or non U.S. passport when registering to vote.

[Photo] Bring back the blue

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 26, 2022
According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, coloring pages help relax the body as well as improve sleep.

[Photo] Don’t ghost your mental health

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer
Oct 24, 2022
Make sure to dress properly when attending DigUNI, as it is a hands-on event.

[Photo] DigUNI showcases archaeology program with campus excavation

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2022
Celebrando el Día de los Muertos en México con ofrendas a los seres querdios que han muerto.

[Photo] Traducción: El festival del Día de los Muertos regresa a UNI

YESSENIA RODRÍGUEZ, Staff Writer
Oct 16, 2022
Majors in Minutes gives you an opportunity to hear about the variety of majors on campus.

[Photo] Majors in minutes returns

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer
Oct 9, 2022
Socialism is more involved in regulating and controlling some aspects of the economy.

[Photo] Making a case for capitalism

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Oct 5, 2022
In the midst of a nursing shortage in Iowa and examining the interests of incoming students, UNI has proposed a new nursing program awaiting approval from the Board of Regents.

[Photo] Proposed nursing program breaks new ground

NIXSON BENITEZ, Executive Editor
Oct 2, 2022
A large faction of BookTok is dedicated solely to Hoover and her novels, as well as defending them and perpetuating the idea that they're anywhere near the idea of good.

[Photo] Colleen Hoover writes bad books

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 2, 2022
On average, Northeast Iowa Food Bank serves 350 thousand meals per month through their programs. Many of those are students, families, children and neighbors.

[Photo] We need to combat food insecurity

Barb Prather, Guest Columnist
Sep 28, 2022
The 2023-2024 FAFSA can be completed after Oct. 1 using 2021 tax information.

[Photo] Scholarship application for 2022-2023 now open

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2022
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.

[Photo] Alcohol safety training should be mandatory

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2022
While the pandemic may be a factor in rising inflation, it has more to do with supply and demand.

[Photo] Are sky-high prices bringing you down?

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Sep 21, 2022
ABC's latest hit show, "Abbott Elementary," is reaching those who do not typically watch network television by streaming to Hulu.

[Photo] “Abbott Elementary”

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 19, 2022
Reproductive rights remain one of the most polarizing issues in the United States and on campus. The use of signs has become a popular form of demonstration.

[Photo] History and political science departments to present “A History of Reproductive Rights”

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Sep 19, 2022
It has long been suspected that Pornhub has been aware of the content derived from human trafficking on their site for years.

[Photo] Pornhub fuels human trafficking

Codey Gillespie, Guest Columnist
Sep 11, 2022
Guest Columnist Vern Wensche speaks about returning the federal power to the states and back to the local people.

[Photo] Reduce the reach of the government

Vern Wuensche, Guest Columnist
Aug 31, 2022
ESG is used as a tool to identify the growth opportunities for businesses. Not all businesses use this, but this maps the area of growth and improvement.

[Photo] Is ESG good for our economy?

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Apr 28, 2022
Students have five free individual sessions at the counseling center and to schedule an initial assessment appointment.

[Photo] Prioritizing mental health

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist
Apr 25, 2022
Sista Circle is a support group available for women of color who are attending the university. To learn more, contact Shantila Caston at 319-273-2676.

[Photo] Community care amongst marginalized students

Lennon Janes, Opinion Columnist
Apr 25, 2022
As education continues to be a common theme in the House, Iowa stance on public education becomes more clear with each month.

[Photo] Funding Iowa public high schools

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 18, 2022
Religion has always been integrated into the American political sphere. Now more than ever, religion has become a catalyst for several discriminatory policies and legislation across the country.

[Photo] Religious impressions on American politics

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Apr 7, 2022
Iowa is the second state to make a law anti-trans sports ban year.

[Photo] Intersectionality and its effects on women’s rights

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 24, 2022
With Putin leading the war, protestors and citizens have taken to the streets in Ukraine and all over the world.

[Photo] America’s cost of ‘defending freedom’ in Ukraine: Higher food and gas prices and an increased risk of recession

William Hauk, Iowa Capital Dispatch Guest Contributor
Mar 21, 2022
The pump has got more expensive for many car owners across the United States. There is no timeline currently in when the rise in prices will stop.

[Photo] Gas prices surges in the U.S.

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 10, 2022
Cultural competency training can bring more awareness of serious issues happening to historically marginalized communities

[Photo] Cultural competency should be required

Melissa Hoffman, Opinion Columnist
Mar 10, 2022
According to an article from the Pew Research Center, more than half of Twitter users get their news from the platform regularly.

[Photo] Restricting misinformation

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Feb 24, 2022
The mission of public libraries is to be accessible to people of all ages.

[Photo] Banning books should not be the main concern

JETTA COLSCH
Feb 14, 2022
SafeZone Ally training is designed identify and train members from the community whom are interested supporting the growth of an inclusive community.

[Photo] Self proclaimed LGBTQ+ allyship is dangerous territory

Lennon James, Opinion Columnist
Feb 7, 2022
For urgent situations outside UNI Counseling Center hours, students may call (319)273-2676 and press 2 to speak to a crisis counseler.

[Photo] Watch your language about sensitive issues

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist
Feb 7, 2022
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

SAMANTHA GOODMAN, Opinion Columnist
Nov 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

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

[Photo] President Biden: Year in review

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 8, 2021
The New York skyline pictured above prior to the 9/11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago.

[Photo] ‘Acts of cowardice’

Steven Thomma, Knight Ridder Newspaper
Sep 13, 2021
Across the nation people grieved the loss of lives as a result of the attacks.

[Photo] Shake UNI

Sara C. Konrad, Former NI News Editor
Sep 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

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Apr 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

MOHAMMED RAWWAS
Apr 8, 2021
Al Maier gives their advice on burnout this semester.

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

AL MAIER, Opinion Columnist
Apr 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

EMERSON SLOMKA
Mar 18, 2021
Colin Horning discusses the importance of taking a break from media.

[Photo] Be social, get off of handheld media

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Mar 11, 2021
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning argues the consequences of the United States' growing debt.

[Photo] Start paying attention to the national debt crisis

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2021
Colin Horning questions the motive behind social media censoring.

[Photo] Help keep free speech free

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Feb 11, 2021
Emerson Slomka examines the dangers of factory farms.

[Photo] Factory farming is destroying the environment

EMERSON SLOMKA
Feb 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

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Feb 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

ELLE OLTHOFF, Guest Columnist
Feb 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

DANI GOEDKEN
Nov 16, 2020
Tyler Montgomery evaluates political parties by color theory.

[Photo] The country in terms of red and blue

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

[Photo] Blue moon lands on Halloween

SARA QUALLEY
Nov 2, 2020
Addi Seybert discusses the mental health stigma.

[Photo] Treat mental health seriously

ADDI SEYBERT
Oct 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

DANI GOEDKEN
Oct 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?

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

[Photo] Don’t comdemn non-voters

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Oct 8, 2020
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka discusses Iowa's marijuana legislation in comparison to Illinois'.

[Photo] Iowa’s marijuana laws are outdated

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

[Photo] Stop governing womens’ bodies

DANI GOEDKEN
Oct 5, 2020
Dani Goedken discusses the importance of sexual education and sex resources in regards to UNI's recent changes to their STD testing policy.

[Photo] Demand free STD testing

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

[Photo] Amazon is not your friend

TYLER MONTGOMERY
Sep 24, 2020
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[Photo] Slomka: TERFs present a danger

EMERSON SLOMKA
Sep 17, 2020
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[Photo] Horning: Independent media is lost, let’s find it again

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Sep 17, 2020
Tyler Montgomery recommends therapy to everyone

[Photo] Montgomery: Go to therapy

TYLER MONTGOMERY
Sep 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

DANI GOEDKEN
Sep 14, 2020
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