Top College News Subscribe to the Newsletter

Opinion

  • From the introspective perspective of an introvert

    Hermit. Recluse.Narcissist. Loner.

  • Speak up on behalf of your university

    It's obvious that raising tuition has been a hot topic on the University of Northern Iowa campus this year.

  • Bartlette Good night, sweet Bartlett…

     

    Anthony Mitchell gives a tearful farewell to UNI's oldest residence hall, which will close to students in May.

  • Guest Column - Joel Anderson

    It is almost upon us: the dreaded month of February, the month that skips out on at least two days and brings us overpriced roses and a disappointing groundhog day.

  • $how me the money!

    Say it with me, Terry: "Show me the money!" In Tuesday's issue of the Northern Iowan, many got their beaks wet learning about Governor Branstad's education reform bill.

  • Theft The theft of creativity

    When Wikipedia temporarily shuts down, college students listen.

  • New Year’s resolution

    Welcome to a new year. There is something profound about being part of a new year, making new marks on Earth's blueprint and being part of history's upcoming presidential elections.

  • Back to the future

    NISG’s exciting upcoming plans.

    I am a naturally nostalgic person. I have this habit of consistently reminiscing on what I was doing a year ago from the present time.

  • The 5 million dollar question

    Off campus, in Reality, when a business finds itself with an increased demand for their services, they will typically examine the most cost-effective way to maintain the consumer's need for that service.

  • MLK Rethinking social change

    Though I regretfully could not attend his entire talk, I had the privilege of hearing Ellis Cose, journalist and author of several books, speak very briefly during lunch after the Martin Luther King Day of Service last week.

Editorials

  • From the Sports Editor

    Be passionate, be respectful, and let’s cheer on the Panthers

    Saturday at 4 p.m. the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team will host the No. 12-ranked Creighton University Bluejays and Panther Nation's most hated family, the McDermotts.

  • Looking for an easy course? Suck it up.

    It's the start of the new semester and students are shopping for classes. Everyone knows the routine of the first couple weeks: students are in a class one day and gone the next as they are constantly in pursuit of the perfect, easy class.

  • Tuition: Enough is enough

    Last December, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a 3.75 percent tuition increase for the University of Northern Iowa.

  • Keep calm and eat a balanced breakfast

    Finals week is nearly upon us.

  • For richer or poorer…

    I will be getting married Saturday afternoon and, needless to say, I could not be more excited to spend the rest of my life with my best friend who I know will be there for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, ‘till death do us part.

  • Not just blowing smoke

    In the past, students were able to sit back and have a drag in the classroom without a worry in their minds – now, "no smoking" signs are placed outside many campus buildings, but that doesn't mean cigarette butts aren't frequently found stomped out right in front of them.

  • Wait, there was an election?

    Cedar Falls Mayor Jon Crews was reelected Tuesday with an unofficial tally of 3,805 votes -- 59 percent of all votes cast.

Letters to the Editor

  • Letter: A lapse in security

    I am writing this to bring forth an issue I have encountered with the university's dorm security.

  • Letter: Budget

    I write this message as a former Northern Iowa Student Government senator, NISG Speaker of the Senate, member of the Student Services Fee Committee, University of Northern Iowa athlete and as a UNI alumnus.

  • Letter: Hear Ron Paul out

    I am writing on behalf of University of Northern Iowa Students for Ron Paul.

  • Letter: Is a corporation a person?

    There is the relatively new question about whether a corporation is a person or not.

  • Letter: A note about the proposed LAC changes

    Thank you so much for your fine article on the proposed changes to the social science category of the LAC in the Nov. 11, 2011 issue.