Elections--National

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	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.
2	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.
3	The Liberal left has not won Northern Iowan 117:28, p.3	01/28/2021	Rawwas discusses liberal politics after the election of President Joe Biden and the storming of the Capitol.
4	Biden wins election, UNI reacts Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1	11/09/2020	Joe Biden wins the 2020 presidential election after delays in vote counting and UNI students give their opinions; photo.
5	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.
6	A disappointment for Iowa youth Northern Iowan 117:23, p.3	11/05/2020	Although the 2020 precedential election is still too close to call, Goedken discusses the Iowa "red shift" results and feels scared and victimized as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a female; photo.
7	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.
8	Election Day: Where, how to vote Northern Iowan 117:22, p.2	11/02/2020	Information about voting in the 2020 election; photo.
9	This election could turn into a split electoral vote Northern Iowan 117:21, p.3	10/29/2020	Horning discusses possible outcomes of the 2020 election; photo.
10	Profs compare past, present politics Northern Iowan 117:20, p.2	10/26/2020	Professors from the History and Political Science Departments discuss past politics and the 2020 election in a panel hosted by Phi Alpha Theta of the History Department; photo.
11	The election is not the end of the world Northern Iowan 117:19, p.3	10/22/2020	Horning discusses the 2020 election.
12	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.
13	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.
14	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.
15	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.
16	Taking a look at 1968 vs. 2020 election years Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3	09/07/2020	Colin Horning compares similarities in the 1968 and 2020 elections; photo.
17	'Super Tuesday' leaves uncertainty Northern Iowan 116:41, p.3	03/05/2020	Horning comments on Super Tuesday, which resulted in a narrower Democratic nominee field: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Tulsi Gabbard are still in the race. In the author's opinion, Donald Trump has strong voter support and a high probability of being re-elected, since Democratic front-runners Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden either can't win over more moderate voters or don't have energy surrounding their campaign; photos.
18	Democrats should not divide the vote Northern Iowan 116:40, p.3	03/02/2020	In the author's opinion, once a candidate is chosen for the Democratic nomination, voters should cast their ballots for them regardless of who they supported as a nominee. Seybert discusses the divides over candidates in the Democratic party and how such divisions could harm the party's chances in the general election against Donald Trump; photo.
19	Fascism, neoliberalism, and oligarchy Northern Iowan 116:39, p.3	02/27/2020	In the author's opinion, candidate Bernie Sanders should be the next president of the United States. Rawwas discusses democracy, capitalism, the state of the economy in the US and China, and the similarities between Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg as oligarchic authoritarians; photo.
20	The rise of Michael Bloomberg Northern Iowan 116:38, p.3	02/24/2020	Horning speculates on Michael Bloomberg's entry into the 2020 Democratic nomination race, discussing potential outcomes of primary season and the general election depending on who secures the nomination; photo.
21	Iowa braces for 2020 caucuses Northern Iowan 116:32, p.2	02/03/2020	Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses will be held on February 3. A record number of 28 Democrats are seeking the nomination. Incumbent Donald Trump will likely receive the Republican party's nomination. There is a brief listing of Democratic candidates, if they visited UNI, and their main focus. The list includes Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Tom Steyer, Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet, Michael Bloomberg, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, and Deval Patrick.
22	Values might prove obstacle for Dems in 2020 Northern Iowan 116:31, p.3	01/30/2020	In the author's opinion, the Iowa caucus is an important moment in deciding who will be the Democratic presidential nominee. Horning discusses the four leading candidates - Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg - and analyzes what early caucuses and primaries could mean for their campaigns and the future of the party as a whole; photo.
23	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.
24	Candidate Julian Castro visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:17, p.1	10/28/2019	Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro visited UNI on October 24 in the College Eye Room of Maucker Union. More than 30 attended the event; photos.
25	Candidate Tom Steyer visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:16, p.2	10/24/2019	Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer came to UNI and held a discussion with faculty, UNI students, and community members at Maucker Union. Around 30 people were in attendance, a smaller gathering compared to other rallies at the college. Steyer asked those in attendance to tell him what they were most concerned about and then responded to them all. He shared his plans and ideas for the future; photo.
26	Warren holds town hall in West Gym Northern Iowan 116:16, p.1	10/24/2019	Presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) came to UNI while on her "Weekend of Action." The rally was held in the West Gym and over 700 UNI students attended. Warren spoke on what led her into politics and how that experience changed her mind about economics. She stated her plans for office and then opened the floor to take questions from the audience; photos
27	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.
28	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.
29	How much power should students have? Northern Iowan 116:5, p.3	09/16/2019	Stekl discusses the power that students and workers have had in history to make change and the challenges faced today including disempowered unions and student debt. In the author's opinion, students should exercise power to change systems, and voting for Bernie Sanders upholds that ideal.
30	On praxis: From campus to global politics Northern Iowan 116:2, p.3	09/05/2019	Call to action to engage in politics especially when it affects one directly. The author discusses global capitalism's role in the climate catastrophe, wealth inequality, and war, and states the importance of the 2020 election. In Rawwas's opinion, people are called to participate in politics because they are already involved whether or not they realize it, including students at UNI, and encourages votes for Bernie Sanders; photo.
31	The time is now to initiate political change Northern Iowan 116:2, p.3	09/05/2019	The author discusses nationwide student debt, climate change, and healthcare along with challenges specific to UNI. In Stekl's opinion, this is unacceptable, and Bernie Sanders is the person to change it.
32	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.
33	Campus is challenge in election year Northern Iowan 113:1, p.5	08/25/2016	Columnist Sam Hawley discusses the political climate on campus in wake of the 2016 election; photos.
34	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.
35	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.
36	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.
37	IA caucuses: field of (broken) dreams Northern Iowan 112:34, p.3	02/08/2016	Carr-Murphy gives an opinion on the results of the Iowa caucuses and Jeb Bush's candidacy; photos.
38	Caucusing around campus: Democratic Northern Iowan 112:33, p.1	02/04/2016	The Iowa caucuses were held on February 1, and Maucker Union was the Democratic location for two precincts. Bernie Sanders won; photo.
39	Caucusing around campus: Republican Northern Iowan 112:33, p.1	02/04/2016	The Iowa caucuses were held on February 1, and Peet Junior High School was one of the Republican locations. In Iowa, Ted Cruz won, followed by Donald Trump, then Marco Rubio; photo.
40	Hillary Clinton did not win the IA caucus Northern Iowan 112:33, p.3	02/04/2016	In a letter from the editor, Fisher discusses the issues that occurred at the Iowa Democratic caucus, disputes that Hillary Clinton had a clear victory, and urges readers to sign a petition for a recount; photo.
41	All-staff opinion column: Who are you caucusing for and why? Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3	02/01/2016	Northern Iowan columnists discuss who they will support at the caucuses: Carr-Murphy for Bernie Sanders, Slaughter for Donald Trump, and Cobb for Bernie Sanders; photos.
42	Where campus residents can caucus Northern Iowan 112:32, p.2	02/01/2016	The Iowa caucuses take place February 1. Students registered to vote who live on campus will caucus at either the West Gym or Maucker Union if they are Democrats, and Peet Jr. High or Holmes Jr. High if they are Republicans. Locations can also be found online; photos.
43	Bernie 'bores' at UNI visit Northern Iowan 112:31, p.1	01/28/2016	Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally at the West Gym on January 24; photo.
44	Caucus for Bernie Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3	01/28/2016	Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president.
45	Caucus for your candidate Northern Iowan 112:31, p.1	01/28/2016	The Iowa caucuses will take place on February 1; photos.
46	Trump has plan for income inequality Northern Iowan 112:30, p.3	01/25/2016	In response to the January 14 Northern Iowan column "Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech," Slaughter discusses the presidential candidate's focus on the causes of income inequality; photos.
47	Walking the plank in Iowa Northern Iowan 112:30, p.1	01/25/2016	Justin Scott of the Freedom from Religion Foundation encourages students to support secular plank resolutions at the Iowa caucuses and hopes to partner with UNI Free Thinkers and Inquirers; photos.
48	"My fellow Americans," from President Trump Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3	01/21/2016	Carr-Murphy writes a satirical piece imagining a State of the Union address given by Donald Trump; photos.
49	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.
50	"Divine inspiration" brings Trump truck to UNI Northern Iowan 112:28, p.2	01/14/2016	Artist/evangelist Julian Raven of New York attended Donald Trump's rally at the West Gym on January 12 in his truck, which is painted with a mural of the candidate; photos.
51	Support and dissent at rally Northern Iowan 112:28, p.1	01/14/2016	2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally in the West Gym on January 12, drawing supporters and protestors; photos.
52	Campaign spending IS scary Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5	11/09/2015	In the author's opinion, inequality in campaign contributions reflects income inequality and allows the rich to buy political influence.
53	Informing the voters of Iowa Northern Iowan 112:20, p.7	11/05/2015	The department of philosophy and world religions will hold a three-part lecture series titled "Islam and Iowa Politics." Lectures include "Abraham, Moses and Jesus: The Heritage of the Bible in the Qur'an" by assistant professor of religion John Burnight; "Islam in Iowa: An American Story" by assistant professor of religion Cara Burnidge; and "'We the People': Trust in Public Discourse" by professor of religion William Clohessy; photo.
54	All staff opinion column: What's the most important Vote 2016 issue? Northern Iowan 112:19, p.3	11/02/2015	Columnits Michael Jackson, Hannah Carr-Murphy, Amanda Wagner, and Abbi Cobb give their opinions on the most important issues in the 2016 election.
55	Students to 'shred for Bernie' at Octopus on the Hill Northern Iowan 112:17, p.2	10/26/2015	UNI Students for Bernie Sanders will host "Shred for Bernie," a live music and political event, at the Octopus on College Hill on November 7.
56	Time for America to un-stupid itself Northern Iowan 112:15, p.3	10/19/2015	In the author's opinion, the Republican presidential candidates are unqualified, and Jackson encourages readers to use their education to improve the world.
57	Paul courts youth vote at UNI Northern Iowan 112:14, p.1	10/15/2015	Senator and presidential candidate Rand Paul visited campus on October 13; photos.
58	Columnist misses the mark on tuition 'truth' Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3	10/12/2015	The author criticizes Gabe Gravert's October 5 Northern Iowan column, "The truth about your college tuition." Cobb supports expanded access to higher education and Bernie Sanders's free college tuition plan; photos.
59	Iowa pays the price Northern Iowan 112:13, p.1	10/12/2015	The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Iowa Pays the Price raised awareness about campaign money in politics in Maucker Union on September 24; photo.
60	Corporations, not people: the Citizen's United disaster Northern Iowan 112:12, p.3	10/08/2015	In the author's opinion, the United States Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United ruling increased corruption, particularly corporate corruption, in politics; photo.
61	Trump stumps in Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 112:12, p.1	10/08/2015	Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Waterloo Electric Park Ballroom on October 7; photos.
62	Rubio hosts CF town hall Northern Iowan 112:11, p.1	10/05/2015	Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio visited Cedar Falls and spoke at Mudd Advertising; photo.
63	The truth about your college tuition Northern Iowan 112:11, p.3	10/05/2015	Gravert discusses student loans and the rising cost of college, an issue receiving increased attention by presidential candidates. In the author's opinion, a solution would be to decrease loan amounts. Gravert also draws attention to the student debt incurred from for-profit colleges; photos.
64	Why is Donald Trump 'inconvenienced' by political correctness? Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3	09/28/2015	In the author's opinion, political correctness is speaking in a way that is respectful to people. Cobb criticizes presidential candidate Donald Trump's disregard for this; photos.
65	Iowa pays the price Northern Iowan 112:7, p.2	09/21/2015	The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Iowa Pays the Price will be at Maucker Union on September 24 to promote education on campaign financing and fiscal transparency in elections; photo.
66	Clinton 'deals in' on gender card Northern Iowan 112:6, p.1	09/17/2015	Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke in Maucker Union on September 14, addressing women's and economic issues; photos.
67	Distinguishing Bernie Sanders from Hillary Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3	09/17/2015	In a letter to the editor, Peterson compares presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, supporting Sanders.
68	Hillary Clinton to visit UNI Northern Iowan 112:5, p.2	09/14/2015	Presidential candidate and former first lady Hillary Clinton will speak in Maucker Union on September 14; photo.
69	UNI for Bernie Sanders Northern Iowan 112:4, p.3	09/10/2015	In a letter to the editor, Snell discusses 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his political positions.
70	Staying calm: The politics of fear Northern Iowan 112:2, p.3	08/31/2015	Jackson shares his opinion on the state of the 2016 Republican party presidential candidates, and believes that people should carefully evaluate those who appeal to fear; photo.
71	Students for a debt-free college Northern Iowan 111:53, p.3	04/27/2015	Students, faculty, and community members came together to call on 2016 presidential candidates to support debt-free college.
72	Let's give Obama the recognition he deserves Northern Iowan 111:48, p.3	04/09/2015	Riley Cosgrove shares his feelings about President Obama; photo.
73	Where has the leadership gone? Northern Iowan 111:34, p.3	02/09/2015	Student Gabe Gravert shares his opinion on presidential candidates for the 2016 election; photo.
74	Celebrating a victory for all americans Northern Iowan 111:22, p.3	11/13/2014	Jessica Kautzer talks about diversity in the United States Government, and how we all should be proud of where we stand.
75	End Iowa's early caucus Northern Iowan 111:21, p.3	11/10/2014	Student Corey Cooling talks about his opinion on the early caucus and how he feels it should stop.
76	Rep. Pat Murphy speaks at UNI forum Northern Iowan 111:6, p.2	09/18/2014	Representative Pat Murphy, congressional candidate for Iowas first district, visited UNI campus; photo.
77	Divided we fall Northern Iowan 109:34, p.4	02/12/2013	The columnist feels that the United States of America is a divided nation. In fact, the 2012 election shows that the nation is split right down the middle. The country needs to band together, or the nation will perish.
78	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.
79	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.
80	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.
81	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.
82	$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.
83	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.
84	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.
85	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.
86	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.
87	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.
88	Rashida Jones, Adam Scott visit UNI to Rally young voters Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1	09/11/2012	Stars of "Parks and Recreation" spoke in Lang Auditorium. They will also speak to students at Drake, Iowa State, and the University of Iowa. President Obama's support of education stressed; photo.
89	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 !!!
90	You have got to be kidding me with this Northern Iowan 109:2, p.5	08/28/2012	Todd Akin's recent statement about "legitimate rape" is just the latest of incorrect comments made my major politicians. Rich Santorum and Michelle Bachmann also had embarrassing verbal slips.
91	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.
92	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.
93	Caucus 2012 Northern Iowan 108:33, p.1	02/03/2012	Romney wins in Florida after second place finish in South Carolina; photo.
94	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.
95	New Year's resolution Northern Iowan 108:30, p.6	01/24/2012	Author's goal is not to look at people as Republican, Democrat, Green, or Libertarian, but rather to look at others as strength to our country; photo.
96	Santorum's Christian crusade Northern Iowan 108:29, p.4	01/20/2012	Author examines Presidential candidate's message and suggests that the message disregards critical thought; photo.
97	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.
98	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.
99	Bachman's views detrimental to education Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4	12/06/2011	Bachman's Q and A session where her desire to abolish the Department of Education came out. She supports intelligent design being taught in public schools. She showed no concern for increase tuition and student debt; photo.
100	Hear Ron Paul out Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4	12/06/2011	Students asked to listen to Ron Paul's ideas. Paul will be on campus. Seating is limited and tickets are free; photo.