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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	How the most pivotal events of 2022 will shape 2023 and beyond Northern Iowan 119:29, p.3	01/19/2023	Drew Hill writes on events like tensions between Russia and Ukraine, women's rights, and the midterm election and gives his opinions on how they will affect the years to come; photo.
2	The red wave in Iowa Northern Iowan 119:24, p.3	11/17/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece on the recent midterm election results which he believes confirms that Iowa is most likely moving away from being a swing state to becoming a solid Republican state; photo.
3	Iowa second Amendment Northern Iowan 119:22, p.3	11/10/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer writes an opinion piece on the nature of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendments that was added to the Iowa Constitution. Klinkhammer believes that this will make any attempts of passing gun legislations harder therefore causing looser regulations and more gun violence across the state; photo.
4	Meet the candidates: midterm edition Northern Iowan 119:20, p.1	11/03/2022	Caroline Christensen gives a run down of the midterm candidates. The candidates include Kim Reynolds, Deidre Dejear, Chuck Grassley, Michael Franken, Liz Mathis, and Ashley Hinson; photo.
5	Vote for who you know Northern Iowan 119:20, p.3	11/03/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece strongly urging students to vote for Kim Reynolds and Chuck Grassley during the midterm election.
6	Who is on the ballot? Northern Iowan 119:20, p.4	11/03/2022	A page of the newspaper dedicated to stating the names, political parties, position, and photos of each candidate running in the Iowa midterm election; photo.
7	Bring back the blue Northern Iowan 119:18, p.3	10/27/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer writes an opinion piece on their thoughts of why Iowan voters should vote Democrat for the midterm election this year; photo.
8	2022 midterms approach Northern Iowan 119:16, p.1	10/20/2022	Mallory Schmitz gives readers information on early voting and absentee ballot requests for the upcoming midterm election; photo.
9	UNI among top colleges for student voting Northern Iowan 119:10, p.1	09/29/2022	Luke Nelson reports on events happening surrounding the mid-term elections coming up in November. UNI is planning a social media campaign to raise awareness and encourage young college students to vote; photo.
10	Voter ID is not voter suppression Northern Iowan 117:47, p.3	04/05/2021	In the author's opinion, election security is an important concern and the new law in Georgia, which requires ID, should stand in spite of protests of voter suppression by Democrats and the media; photo.
11	A Country Divided: UNI reacts to Election Day Northern Iowan 117:23, p.1	11/05/2020	UNI students and professors discuss the 2020 presidential election as well as the state-wide elections for the United States Congress. Both students and professors express their opinions on the uncalled race and the role of mail-in ballots; photo.
12	UNI receives award for voter registration efforts Northern Iowan 117:23, p.6	11/05/2020	UNI was awarded the Pursuing Victory with Honor award, in part for the high turnout of student-athletes who voted. UNI has routinely had some of the best voter turnouts across America's college campuses; photo.
13	2020 Election Northern Iowan 117:14, p.8	10/05/2020	The Northern Iowan staff reminds students how to vote in the upcoming election and gives brief summaries about ballot candidates; photos.
14	First Presidential debate: a fail Northern Iowan 117:13, p.3	10/01/2020	The author summarizes the Tuesday, Sept. 2020 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden and gives their opinion on the performance of the candidates; photo.
15	Address discusses women's suffrage Northern Iowan 117:11, p.1	09/24/2020	The annual Constitution Day Address was held on September 22. It was hosted by Scott Peters, professor and Department Head of Political Science. The speaker was Professor Christina Wolbrecht from the University of Notre Dame. She spoke on Zoom about her background, book, American voting, and women's suffrage; photo.
16	UNI-Dome to become voting site Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2	09/24/2020	The UNI-Dome will be a voting site for early and general election voting for Black Hawk County residents; photo.
17	UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1	01/30/2020	UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos.
18	University to host mock caucus Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2	01/23/2020	The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
19	U.S. needs a pro-Latin America president Northern Iowan 116:27, p.3	12/12/2019	Rawwas discusses recent deposing of Bolivian president elect Evo Morales by Jeanine Anez, calling it a military coup based upon the false claims and United States imperialism perpetuated through the Organization of American States' report questioning the freedom of the election. In the author's opinion, the only presidential candidate with a clear vision of solidarity with Latin America is Bernie Sanders; photo.
20	UNI voter turnout top among IA public universities Northern Iowan 116:21, p.2	11/11/2019	UNI had the highest voter turnout among Iowa's three public universities. UNI participated in Iowa Campus Compact's Voting Challenge. The school had originally been part of the ALL IN Challenge, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), academic departments, and student organizations had formed the #PanthersVote coalition for the 2018 midterm election.
21	Presidential candidates to visit UNI Northern Iowan 116:15, p.2	10/21/2019	UNI will host Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer for a meet-and-greet on October 21, 2019, in the Presidential Room of Maucker Union. UNI will also host Democratic presidential candidate and Iowa's front-runner Senator Elizabeth Warren on October 22, at the UNI West Gym; photos.
22	Kamala Harris visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:7, p.1	09/23/2019	Presidential hopeful Senator Kamala Harris visited UNI on her Iowan campaign tour. During her visit, she held a conference at the Maucker Union and invited questions from the audience; photo.
23	The democracy movement and rank-choice Northern Iowan 116:6, p.3	09/19/2019	Wiggins discusses the "democracy movement," which presents possible solutions and reforms to American democracy in light of political situations like the 2000 presidential election. In the author's opinion, instituting a rank/choice voting system would be a strong solution; photo.
24	Camp Kamala launches across Iowa Northern Iowan 115:46, p.2	04/04/2019	U.S. senator Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for president, and her staff will be hosting Camp Kamala organizing training programs across the state. UNI's will take place on April 18; photo.
25	Special election brings early voting Northern Iowan 115:42, p.1	03/11/2019	Early voting for the Iowa Senate District 30 special election will be on campus as the election date falls during Spring Break; photos.
26	We must count every ballot Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3	11/15/2018	In the author's opinion, it is important to count every ballot during an election, especially due to the controversy in Georgia and Florida; photo.
27	Voters sound off on 2018 midterm Northern Iowan 115:22, p.1	11/08/2018	The 2018 midterm election results are in. Kim Reynolds won the gubernatorial election, the first time a female governor had been elected in Iowa. Abby Finkenauer defeated Rod Blum in Iowa House district one; Dave Loebsack won in district two; Cindy Axne won in district three; Steve King won in district four. Black Hawk County saw record voter turnout. Nationwide, Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives; photos.
28	First district candidates sound off Northern Iowan 115:21, p.1	11/05/2018	The article gives an overview of House of Representatives candidates Rod Blum and Abby Finkenauer and their stances on issues including heath care, the environment, abortion, and immigration; photos.
29	Former VP visits Iowa ahead of elections Northern Iowan 115:20, p.1	11/01/2018	Former vice president Joe Biden visited Cedar Rapids to encourage voting; photo.
30	Using snapchat as a tool to recruit voters Northern Iowan 115:20, p.4	11/01/2018	The author discusses how social media, specifically Snapchat, has been encouraging voting and voter registration; photos.
31	Analyzing the gubernatorial candidates Northern Iowan 115:18, p.1	10/29/2018	Iowa's candidates for governor are Kim Reynolds and Fred Hubbell. The article discuses their backgrounds and positions on issues; photos.
32	Five things to consider at the polls Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3	10/29/2018	Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin wrote a letter to the editor. In the author's opinion, the five most important issues for the midterm elections are health insurance, school funding, corporate taxes, improving outdoor, wildlife, and water quality, and recent layoffs for various state-funded departments; photo.
33	Kamala Harris visits UNI Northern Iowan 115:18, p.2	10/25/2018	California State Senator Kamala Harris visited UNI to encourage voting in the midterm elections.
34	Informed voting is important Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3	10/15/2018	The author encourages research on political candidates before casting a vote; photo.
35	UNI to host satellite voting Northern Iowan 115:14, p.2	10/11/2018	UNI will offer on-campus satellite voting for the 2018 midterm elections; photo.
36	UNI hosts First District Debate Northern Iowan 115:13, p.1	10/08/2018	UNI hosted the first Iowa First District debate between Abby Finkenauer and Rod Blum, both of who are running for the House of Representatives seat.
37	UNI receives voter turnout award Northern Iowan 115:13, p.3	10/08/2018	UNI received the Silver Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for high voter participation in the 2016 presidential elections. 67.5 percent of the UNI student body voted, putting UNI second in the country for voter turnout.
38	#PanthersVote kicking off tomorrow Northern Iowan 115:9, p.2	09/24/2018	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and other student organizations kicked off an on-campus campaign called #PanthersVote to raise political awareness in the lead-up to the November midterm elections; photo.
39	Kander hosts voting event Northern Iowan 115:2, p.5	08/27/2018	Democrat Jason Kander visited campus, sponsored by Let America Vote, March for Our Lives Cedar Valley, and the Northern Iowa Democrats, and spoke on voting and voter suppression; photo.
40	LTE: midterm elections matter Northern Iowan 115:2, p.3	08/27/2018	Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, discusses the importance of midterm elections and the possible impacts on issues; photo.
41	Election 2016: Peering into the future Northern Iowan 112:50, p.3	04/14/2016	Slaughter makes predictions about the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates; photos.
42	Sorry, you don't have the right to vote Northern Iowan 112:45, p.3	03/28/2016	In Rekemeyer's opinion, voting makes little difference due to the way the Republican and Democratic parties select their delegates and nominees; photos.
43	No longer entertained, just disappointed Northern Iowan 112:42, p.3	03/07/2016	Rekemeyer discusses the recent Republican presidential candidate debate and believes candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz behaved childishly; photo.
44	Rock the mock caucus Northern Iowan 112:29, p.1	01/21/2016	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and the political science department will host UNI-'s first-ever Mock Caucus on January 27 in the Maucker Union ballroom; photo.
45	Climate change must change Northern Iowan 112:11, p.3	10/05/2015	In the author's opinion, climate change is an important issue and people should vote for those who support a cleaner energy plan.
46	Fight apathy, become an activist Northern Iowan 110:55, p.3	05/01/2014	Says that many of the world's problems could be fixed if people cared more; photo.
47	All-staff opinion column: What are your thoughts on student government? Northern Iowan 110:42, p.3	03/06/2014	Three Northern Iowan opinion columnists give their opinions on the Northern Iowa Student Government.
48	Redefining the word 'patriot' Northern Iowan 110:17, p.3	10/25/2013	Says what it means to be patriotic has changed over the years. Says that being patriotic should not mean that you are a beer guzzling, cutoff denim-wearing person yelling about "Murica."
49	That's just, like, your opinion, man Northern Iowan 109:39, p.4	03/01/2013	Says that the First Amendment gave Americans the right of free speech. That has caused people to express their opinions, whether they are informed opinions, or not. People tend to spread uninformed, biased opinions, and that leads to rumors.
50	UNI Presidential Search and Screen Committee meeting notice Public Relations News Release 2012:191, p.1	02/05/2013	The UNI Presidential Search and Screen Committee will meet to discuss the presidential election.
51	UNI presidential search narrows to two candidates Public Relations News Release 2012:189, p.1	02/05/2013	Avijit Ghosh, one of the final three candidates for the president of UNI has withdrawn his candidacy.
52	Third UNI presidential candidate to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:184, p.1	01/30/2013	The third presidential candidate will be visiting campus and speaking in the Old Central Ballroom. This is the final candidate to visit.
53	Professors analyze 2012 election results Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1	12/04/2012	Political science faculty analyze election results. Campaign tactics, issues, and advertisements were topics of discussion.
54	UNI's political science department to host 'Election 2012: What did it mean?' Public Relations News Release 2012:144, p.1	11/20/2012	UNI's Department of Political Science is hosting a discussion on the 2012 elections. This discussion will include possible implications of electing officials.
55	Bipartisan event celebrates end of election Northern Iowan 109:24, p.1	11/16/2012	Students celebrate the end of this year's elections with a party in the Maucker Union ballroom. Entertainment and refreshments were included. The event was entitled "Election: 2012: Thank God It's Over Celebration"; photo.
56	It's time to come together Northern Iowan 109:24, p.4	11/16/2012	Column points out this was the most expensive election in American history. Author feels nothing has changed. President Obama needs to change his style of government and work with both parties. America needs to build a better future.
57	Don't get comfortable Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4	11/13/2012	Column advises not to let recent political triumph cause us to turn a blind eye or deaf ear to the actions of the present government. Democratic victory is a relief, but is not end of the struggles we face as a nation.
58	What really changes (a reflection on the effect of the election) Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4	11/13/2012	Column underscores how citizens affect their own life by the choices they make and the relationships they experience. People should define for themselves what is most important and what does not change.
59	Obama, Kressig, Danielson, Braley, Rogers reelected Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1	11/09/2012	Election results.
60	Student Voices Northern Iowan 109:22, p.2	11/09/2012	Students answer the question, "What do you think about the election results?"
61	Paul Ryan speaks to crowd of around 1,000 at UNI Northern Iowan 109:21, p.1	11/06/2012	Republican vice presidential candidate spoke at UNI. Ryan criticized President Obama's leadership; encouraged Iowans to vote Republican.
62	VOTE Northern Iowan 109:21, p.1	11/06/2012	Election Day 2013; information on voting locations on campus.
63	Candidates need to be open and accessible Northern Iowan 109:20, p.6	11/02/2012	Student letter addresses issues with Matt Reisetter's campaign to students. Letter alleges that he worked for an extreme right organization for five years.
64	Presidential campaigns still avoid negative tone in storm's aftermath Northern Iowan 109:20, p.1	11/02/2012	President Barack Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie visit shelter in Brigantine to survey damage from Hurricane Sandy. Negative comments continue in campaigns for presidency; photo.
65	The American political scene lacks proper discussion Northern Iowan 109:19, p.6	10/30/2012	Election season fosters negative attitude in politics. Author encourages readers to judge rationally and fairly. We must try to judge each candidate based on their individual merits and shortcomings.
66	Vote for Ben Lange Northern Iowan 109:19, p.7	10/30/2012	Reasons why Ben Lange is the best candidate in upcoming election for U. S. House of Representatives.
67	Who's to blame for apathy? Northern Iowan 109:19, p.5	10/30/2012	Author raises concern for students' lack of involvement with and interest in current events. Suggests adopting new perspective; encourages students to seek more from education; photo.
68	Election 2012: a look at the candidates Northern Iowan 109:17, p.2	10/23/2012	A look at candidates for the US House of Representatives; photo.
69	Elections 2012: a look at the candidates Northern Iowan 109:16, p.2	10/19/2012	A look at the views of candidates for President and House of Representatives; photo.
70	Consumerism, sincerity and integrity in politics Northern Iowan 109:15, p.4	10/16/2012	Discussion of the meaning of consumerism, sincerity, and integrity. Author expresses concern for lack of integrity and information in upcoming elections. Provides information on access to more resources. Readers encouraged to be critical.
71	Get ready to vote and get to know local candidates Northern Iowan 109:15, p.3	10/16/2012	Information on upcoming election dates and candidates. Brief summaries of each candidate's platform.
72	The right's war on facts Northern Iowan 109:15, p.4	10/16/2012	Student gives information on Republican candidate platforms for local elections.
73	Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 109:14, p.4	10/12/2012	Student expresses concerns regarding financial aid and tuition. Analysis of presidential candidate positions and the reasons to vote for President Obama.
74	$en, CHuck GR@ssley vs. the machine Northern Iowan 109:13, p.4	10/09/2012	Senator Chuck Grassley causes controversy with shorthand messages on Twitter. Some see messages as borderline offensive. Grassley is accused of attacking President Obama's intelligence; photo.
75	A failed presidency: do the right thing in November Northern Iowan 109:13, p.4	10/09/2012	Students encouraged to consider national debt and staggering unemployment rates before voting in upcoming election. President Obama's first term as president discussed; author supports Mitt Romney's plans for the future.
76	Early voting continues on UNI campus Northern Iowan 109:13, p.1	10/09/2012	Several locations on campus allow early voting to accommodate student schedules. Iowa makes it easy for people to vote, offering many different options. Students encouraged to get involved and participate in voting.
77	UNI professors weigh in on presidential debate Northern Iowan 109:13, p.1	10/09/2012	Professors Justin Holmes and Donna Hoffman discuss presidential debate and implications for college students. Students encouraged to listen to upcoming debates for the election; photo.
78	Voting: it starts with a whisper Northern Iowan 109:12, p.4	10/05/2012	Encourages students to vote in the upcoming election. Voting is a sacred right that dates back to the early days; is an outlet to get your voice and ideas heard ; every vote makes a difference.
79	First lady encourages voting during grassroots event at UNI Northern Iowan 109:11, p.1	10/02/2012	Michelle Obama spoke to UNI students, emphasizing voting and volunteering in campaigns. Highlights President Obama's first term in office. Senator Harkin and Representative Braley also spoke to students; photo.
80	The University of Northern Iowa's student government to host VoterPalooza Public Relations News Release 2012:65, p.1	09/17/2012	UNI's Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host VoterPalooza. Students will have the opportunity to register to vote, learn about candidates, and get more information about election season.
81	Elephants, donkeys and the death of civility Northern Iowan 109:6, p.4	09/14/2012	Believes that our political system is designed to encourage discourse. Too often discourse ends up with mudslinging. We need to demand more than a popularity contest. How are the candidates going to lead the country?; photo.
82	Be an informed voter Northern Iowan 109:5, p.4	09/11/2012	Take time to determine what really matters to you in the upcoming election. Are education, women's rights, or international problems high on your agenda? Examine Web sites, newspapers, and voting records of candidates. Young people need to vote; photo.
83	Nov. 6: Mark the date Northern Iowan 109:2, p.7	08/28/2012	Students urged to vote on November 6. Study the candidates and the issues. Remember elected officials make daily decisions that have an effect on our lives. VOTE !!!
84	UNI professor's research discussed in national media Northern Iowan 108:59, p.1	07/13/2012	Chris Martin, UNI professor of communication studies, and Peter Dreier of Occidental College researched the terms "job killing,job killer", or "kills, jobs". They found that these terms were used primarily in national elections; photo.
85	UNI student body elects leaders for the 2012-2013 school year Public Relations News Release 2011:228, p.1	03/21/2012	Jordan Bancroft-Smithe will be the new NISG president with KaLeigh White serving as the vice president.
86	Meditations on the NISG masked vigilante Northern Iowan 108:43, p.4	03/09/2012	The source of 225 tweets between February 10 and March 7 has not been identified. The tweets dealt with the NISG elections and the results.
87	Campaigning continues with presidential debate Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1	02/24/2012	Three slates of candidates are vying for the position of president and vice president of the student body. Maucker Union coffeehouse was the site of the debate; photo.
88	Proud supporter of Kyle and Brendan Northern Iowan 108:39, p.4	02/24/2012	Support expressed for Kyle Burns and Brendan Thompson. Author believes that NISG needs to be fixed from the outside.
89	Campaigning abroad Northern Iowan 108:35, p.4	02/10/2012	Students studying abroad face major hurdles if running for office in the Northern Iowa Student Government. Getting on the ballot is very challenging.
90	Stars and stripes for now Northern Iowan 108:34, p.5	02/07/2012	Believes that Millennial voters are not impressed with the flag waving and nationalist views of the political candidates. They are looking for positions of candidates on the real issues; photo.
91	Caucus 2012 Northern Iowan 108:33, p.1	02/03/2012	Romney wins in Florida after second place finish in South Carolina; photo.
92	Challenge your potential president Northern Iowan 108:33, p.4	02/03/2012	Students urged to ask tough questions of those running for NISG president. Would you trust them with your wallet? Ask them to come to your organization and answer questions. Ask their friends why they support the candidate.
93	Republican nomination up in the air Northern Iowan 108:31, p.1	01/27/2012	Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul are still battling for votes for the opportunity to face President Obama in November's election; photo.
94	Romney remains top presidential candidate Northern Iowan 108:28, p.1	01/13/2012	Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. According to recent polls, he is leading by nearly a fifteen point margin in South Carolina; photo.
95	What I learned from Rick Santorum Northern Iowan 108:27, p.4	12/09/2011	Rick Santorum stated that in every society, marriage has always been defined as between a man and a woman; writer believes Mr. Santorum is entitled to his opinion, but urges students to visit with those of differing views; photo.
96	Bachman argues for local control of education Northern Iowan 108:25, p.1	12/02/2011	Presidential candidate, Michelle Bachman, spoke to an estimated crowd of 350 in Russell Hall. Iowa Public Radio and UNI collaborated to host the event. Veteran escorted out after he tried to continue debating; photo.
97	Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann to discuss education at UNI's presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2011:123, p.1	11/23/2011	Michele Bachmann a Minnesota State Senator and presidential hopeful will speak at the educational forums on campus.
98	Mayor Crews wins reelection Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1	11/11/2011	Jon Crews defeated Frank Darrah in the race for mayor of Cedar Falls. A candidate from Ward 4 did not receive the majority and will cause a possible run off election; photo.
99	Wait, there was an election? Northern Iowan 108:22, p.5	11/11/2011	Student voting in the satellite voting booth in the Union was very disappointing. Fewer than 100 students took advantage of this opportunity. This happened in spite of the challenger's promise to have a student sit on the council as a nonvoting member.
100	Frank Darrah supports students Northern Iowan 108:21, p.5	11/08/2011	Support for Frank Darrah in the race for mayor of Cedar Falls.