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Protests have taken to the streets in Los Angeles, London and many communities across the globe.

[Photo] Women, life and freedom for Iran

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2022
With Gov. Kim Reynolds winning comfortably in Iowa, columnist Douglas Burns discusses the possibility of her running for the presidential republican nomination.

[Photo] How Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds could become president

Douglas Burns, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Nov 30, 2022
Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand, will be the only Democrat at the state level. The red wave left many democrats disappointed in the state of Iowa.

[Photo] The red wave in Iowa

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Nov 16, 2022
The casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney's live action "The Little Mermaid" has garnered backlash from online communities implying that Ariel cannot be Black.

[Photo] Mermaids can be Black

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2022
The language added to the 2nd Amendment would require any restrictions on guns to survive "strict scrutiny."

[Photo] Iowa second Amendment

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 10, 2022
Gov. Kim Reynolds is up for re-election on Nov. 8. She has elicited many different opinions from Iowans during her time as governor due to her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and her stance on abortion.

[Photo] Meet the candidates: midterm edition

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 2, 2022
Gov. Kim Reynolds is seeking to be re-elected for Governor and Sen. Chuck Grassley is seeking to serve his seventh term as senator.

[Photo] Vote for who you know

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Nov 2, 2022
Actor Evan Peters plays Jeffery Dahmer, a notorious serial killer from Milwaukee, Wis. In this scene, Dahmer is sentenced and taken to the Columbia Correctional Facility. He was sentenced to 15 terms of life imprisonment. He then got another term for a homicide that he committed in Ohio in 1978.

[Photo] Netflix: Villains over victims

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2022
Since the Taliban's resurge in power in August 2021, over one million girls in Afghanistan have been banned from going to school. Some brave women have taken to protesting. The women above protested outside of the Ministry of Education in Kabul in March 2022, demanding that high schools be reopened for girls.

[Photo] Amplifying Afghan voices

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Oct 30, 2022
El Presidente Biden se esfuerza para proporcionar alivio a los estudiantes con deudas estudiantiles.

[Photo] Traducción: Perdón de la deuda préstamos estudiantiles

YESSENIA RODRÍGUEZ, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2022
President Joe Biden unveiled his intentions to forgive student debt on Aug. 24. Since then, a multitude of questions have arisen regarding who is applicable, why it is necessary and the legality of the program.

[Photo] Student loan forgiveness up close

TREVOR MEYERS, Photographer
Oct 24, 2022
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.

[Photo] Embracing more religious freedom in the US

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Oct 19, 2022
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.

[Photo] Supporting term limits

Vern Wuensche, Guest Columnist
Oct 16, 2022
People gathered around a burning motorcycle in Iran's capital city, Tehran, on Oct. 8, 2022.

[Photo] Ask your local immigrant

Kamyar Enshayan, Guest Columnist
Oct 12, 2022
Tua Tagovailoa is checked out by doctors after receiving a concussion during Miami's game against Cincinnati on Thursday.

[Photo] Dear NFL: wake up and protect your players

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Oct 2, 2022
"Barbarian" was released Sept. 9, 2022. It is expected to be on Hulu and HBO Max on Oct. 4, 2022.

[Photo] Horror film “Barbarian” brings terror to theaters

BEN NEESEN, Guest Columnist
Sep 28, 2022
The new film starring pop icon Harry Styles hit the theaters on Sept. 23, but the drama that preceded its release garnered just as much-if not, more-attention.

[Photo] The drama of “Don’t Worry Darling”

THEO ALDER, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2022
Biden's Sept. 1 speech used the word "Democracy" 31 times.

[Photo] Is the US a democracy?

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Sep 11, 2022
MercyOne Cedar Falls OB/GYN on Bluebell Road offers birth control counseling along with pregnancy services available throughout the entire pregnancy.

[Photo] New women’s health clinic opens in Cedar Falls

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Sep 7, 2022
As a new precedent has been set, there have been questions from the public about what the next overturn may be.

[Photo] A fight for our rights

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 7, 2022
Many consider Justin Fields to be the Bears long-term answer at quarterback. However, the Bears are still missing plenty of key pieces that will be needed before they can be a consistent playoff contender.

[Photo] The NFL’s race for the bottom

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Aug 31, 2022
After 5-4 vote Dobbs v. Jackson, Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending a 50 year precedented federal protection of abortion rights. Many went out on the streets after the decision to protest against the ruling, and many continue to fight for abortion today.

[Photo] In defense of Dobbs v. Jackson

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Aug 29, 2022
Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, despite being 38 and 45 years old respectively, are still among the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and are expected to help lead their teams to the postseason.

[Photo] 2022 NFL storylines to watch

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Aug 29, 2022
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[Photo] Roe v. Wade is under attack (again)

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
May 5, 2022
All-Star Game

[Photo] Team Giannis falters despite entertaining play

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writer
Feb 21, 2019
Hurricane Harvey has wreaked devastation for the inhabitants of Houston, Texas.

[Photo] How student orgs can help with Hurricane Harvey

NI EDITORIAL STAFF
Sep 7, 2017
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[Photo] Self-care tips for stressed out students

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist
Aug 24, 2017
Pictured are director Bong Joon-Ho (left), actress Tilda Swinton (center) and actor Jake Gyllenhaal (right) from the film "Okja." The film has an 86 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

[Photo] Top five movies of the summer

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Aug 24, 2017
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[Photo] Choose your fighter, Saturday is fight night

DYLAN PADY, Sports Editor | padyd@uni.edu
Aug 24, 2017
Both Democratic and Republican Presidential nominees face historically low favorability ratings from potential voters. Yet, Baxter argues sitting on the sidelines is not an option.

[Photo] ‘No’ vote not an option this election season

NICOLE BAXTER, Opinion Columnist
Sep 1, 2016
Colin Kaepernick throws a 72 yard touchdown pass against Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 18th. Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem prior to the preseason matchup against the Green Bay Packers Aug. 26. Green Bay won the game 21-10

[Photo] Kaepernick: ‘Stand and don’t disrespect the flag’

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Sep 1, 2016
Barikor says back to school can feel like being thrown into the caverns of punk rock fandom: the mosh pit. The ever-increasing weight of assignments can make a student feel like they're down in the trenches

[Photo] So the mosh pit begins

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | barikorn@uni.edu
Aug 29, 2016
Cobb says a study released April 10 by the Journal of the American Medical Association confirms what was already known - economic inequality is dangerous

[Photo] Income inequality shortens lifespans

ABBI COBB, Opinion Columnist
Apr 14, 2016
Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono smiles as he walks off the court after defeating Oklahoma. Villanova plays UNC Monday night at 8:19 p.m.

[Photo] Villanova and UNC easily sail into National Championship

KEVIN DEITRICK, Sports Columnist
Apr 4, 2016
Olsasky says: "Batman: THe Movie" (1966) outshines "Batman vs. Superman," which was released March 25.

[Photo] West’s Batman outshines 50 years later

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 4, 2016
Members of the public gather in Brussels to leave messages and tributes following the terrorist attacks on March 22. Columnist Slaughter says European leaders must aid in the effort to defeat ISIS

[Photo] On terror: Europe needs to step it up

REID SLAUGHTER, Opinion Columnist
Mar 28, 2016
Steph Curry has led the Warriors to an NBA-leading 64-7 record. The Warriors are still on pace to finish with the record for most wins in a season

[Photo] Can the Warriors break the 1995-1996 Bulls record?

KEVIN DEITRICK, Sports Writer
Mar 28, 2016
GOP Presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Donald Trump participated in the March 3 debate, and copy editor Rekemeyer is no longer entertained

[Photo] No longer entertained, just disappointed

KYLE REKEMEYER, Copy Editor
Mar 7, 2016
Judy and Nick try to crack a missing mammals case in the new film, "Zootopia". It was released in theatres on March 4.

[Photo] “Zootopia” message too strong

JOSHUA ROUSE, Film Critic
Mar 7, 2016
Columnist ponders the implications of fundraising by young students, especially those who come from poor families

[Photo] What do we teach our kids when they fundraise for their school?

ABBI COBB, Opinion Columnist
Feb 29, 2016
A recent infographic released by the CDC has controversially recommended birth control to women who have eight or more drinks per week.

[Photo] CDC infographic sparks controversy

MEGAN JOHNSON, Staff Writer
Feb 11, 2016
Charles Woodson is among the three stars to retire. Woodson recorded 65 interceptions in his career and returned 11 for touchdowns

[Photo] Three NFL superstars to retire, still unsure about Manning

RYAN HERRING, Sports Columnist
Feb 11, 2016
A YouGov poll asked respondents what they thought of the respresentation of diverse actors in the Oscar nominations for 2016. No minority have been nominated for any award

[Photo] Oscar controversy symptom of international racism

REID SLAUGHTER, Opinion Columnist
Feb 8, 2016
Columnist Carr-Murphy feels something she never thought she'd feel for a Republican: sympathy. With Jeb Bush's astounding defeat in Iowa, she hopes things will turn around for him.

[Photo] IA caucuses: the field of (broken) dreams

HANNAH CARR-MURPHY, Opinion Writer
Feb 8, 2016
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