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Northern Iowan

Balas piece titled Iowa: The Affections of Her People, Like Rivers of Her Borders, Flow to an Inseparable Union (A New Son Dreaming on the Plane.)

Exhibit examines misrepresentation in art

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer Sep 12, 2019

Before the school year began and students moved back to campus, the UNI Gallery of Art was doing some moving of its own. Over the summer, the gallery received multiple crates from Colorado artist Jack...

Based on the popular 1986 Stephen King novel, IT Chapter Two was released on Sept. 6 and received a 63 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘IT’ sequel is too long for too little

HUNTER FRIESEN Sep 12, 2019

In 1913, Henry Ford introduced the assembly line to the Ford Motor Company. He made a ton of money and was hailed as a leading innovator. Now just a hundred years later, director Andy Musciehtti brings...

Retiring UNI professor Daryl Smith will be honored at a Prairie Rendezvous event at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

‘Prairie Rendezvous’ event to honor retiring professor

ANNA ALLDREDGE Sep 12, 2019

On Saturday, Sept. 14, a “Prairie Rendezvous” will be hosted at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve on UNI’s campus. As a culmination of Prairie Heritage Week, this event will recognize professor Daryl...

UNI grad student AJ Richards presented research on the themes and baseball experiences of women at the Society for American Baseball Research Conference in San Diego last June.

Student researches women in baseball

COLBY WEBER Sep 12, 2019

When it comes to baseball, statistical information is a major part of the game. Whether it’s the number of home runs hit or bases stolen, these numbers are presented to the public through sports news...

Glee Club welcomes students in song

Glee Club welcomes students in song

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Sep 9, 2019

Lang Hall Auditorium was packed with enthusiastic UNI students and community members on Friday evening as the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club presented their fifth annual Welcome Home Concert. “We are...

Finding food, community at farmers market

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer Sep 9, 2019

Those seeking fresh local produce, food trucks, live music or simply a good time can find it at the College Hill Farmers Market every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. The market is run by the UNI Center for...

TheatreUNI explored issues of diversity and representation of minority groups in theatre during their cabaret production of Anything You Can Do, I Can Do...? on Sept. 6 and 7 in the Bertha Martin Theatre.

Exploring representation in theatre

ANNA ALLDREDGE Sep 9, 2019

TheatreUNI presented “Anything You Can Do, I Can Do…?” on Sept. 6 and 7, a cabaret performance highlighting the conversation surrounding diversity and representation in musical theatre. Performed...

Panther Portrait: Get Social @ Rod

Panther Portrait: Get Social @ Rod

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Sep 9, 2019

Students learned about Rod Library resources on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4 during the “Get Social @ Rod Library” event. Library staff were available to meet students and answer questions from 3:30...

Top 5 movies of Summer 2019

Top 5 movies of Summer 2019

HUNTER FRIESEN Sep 5, 2019

As the outdoor and political climate reached sweltering conditions during the never-ending summer, the movie theatres offered a cool and comfortable place to escape from reality. And while escapism is...

The Many Voices of Art is on display no in the Mary Haskell-Hansen Room of the UNI Gallery of Art until Oct. 5, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 16 and from Dec. 5 to Dec. 19.

Exploring ‘The Many Voices of Art’

COLBY WEBER Sep 5, 2019

When considering a painting, how it sounds isn’t usually what comes to mind. However, with their newest art gallery collection, Charles Adelman and Darrel Taylor want viewers to listen -— in a different...

Making connections at the Volunteer Fair

Making connections at the Volunteer Fair

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Sep 5, 2019

Over 40 nonprofit organizations hosted information tables in the Maucker Union ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 4 during the Volunteer Fair. The fair was a collaborative effort between the Volunteer Center...

The Center for Multicultural Education hosted its annual Welcome Back BBQ in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse on Monday, Aug. 26.

CME launches year with BBQ

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Aug 29, 2019

The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) kicked off the new school year with their annual Welcome Back BBQ on Monday, August 26. The event ran from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse. “It...

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