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Get Social @ Rod Library

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

Rod Library and The Learning Center invite students to "Get Social @ Rod Library" on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Learning Commons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event offers opportunities to win prizes,...

Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live

Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live

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

New students participating in UNI Now gathered on Thursday, Aug. 22 for Maucker Union Live. The fun-filled evening, scheduled from 9 p.m. to midnight, included games, a DJ, mug-painting and...

Jackson Twait, a UNI junior majoring in Actuarial science and economics, will compete in the Cincinnati competition of NBCs American Ninja Warrior later this month.

Student to compete on ‘Ninja Warrior’

ALLISON MAZZARELLA, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

Ever since he was in middle school, Jackson Twait has dreamed of becoming the next American Ninja Warrior. Those hopes of competing have now become a reality for Twait, a junior at UNI studying actuarial...

Hagemann secretary retires after 2 decades

Hagemann secretary retires after 2 decades

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] May 2, 2019

A familiar face on campus is retiring this semester after 24 years at UNI. Clarine “Louie” Hartman has spent two decades serving as the secretary for Hagemann Hall. Her job involves making purchases,...

The culmination of 22 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Avengers: Endgame was released on April 22. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and boasting a long list of A-list actors, the film received a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is one for the ages

HUNTER FRIESEN May 2, 2019

It’s taken 11 years and 22 films, but the “Avengers” saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally reached its long-awaited bittersweet conclusion. Thanos has snapped his fingers and half of...

The Department of Art presented VertigoMini: A Night of In-Case Performance Art on Thursday, April 25, in the Kamerick Art Building.

‘VertigoMini’ a disturbing delight

CECILIA MITCHELL, Copy Editor Apr 29, 2019

There is an age-old saying that goes, “Art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.” On Thursday, April 25, I had the opportunity to attend “VertigoMini: A Night of ‘In-Case’...

Panther Portrait: Catwalk 27

Panther Portrait: Catwalk 27

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

Students walked the runway during the Textiles and Apparel (TAPP) program’s 27th annual student design show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 in Lang Hall Auditorium. The fashion show was titled “Catwalk...

Tropical Celebration 2019

Tropical Celebration 2019

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 25, 2019

Tropical wear and sandals were required for this year’s Tropical Celebration Day (TC Day) on campus. UNI President Mark Nook issued a Presidential Proclamation on April 18, setting Monday, April 22...

ISA presents Spring Diversity Showcase

ISA presents Spring Diversity Showcase

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Apr 25, 2019

Maucker Union Coffeehouse was abuzz with bright colors and international flags on Monday evening, April 22, as the UNI International Student Association (ISA) presented their annual Spring Diversity Showcase. “It’s...

Several performance groups within the UNI School of Music are collaborating to present Beethovens Symphony No. 9 Choral on Sunday, April 28 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

School of Music to perform Beethoven’s 9th

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Apr 25, 2019

Approximately 270 students, faculty and alumni from the UNI School of Music will join forces to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 “Choral” in the Great Hall of Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts...

Theatre major Brittany Starr tells the story of her ancestor Belle Starr in her production titled Bandit Queen, showing in the Interpretors Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 25, 26 and 27.

Student explores heritage in ‘Bandit Queen’

COLBY WEBER Apr 25, 2019

Brittany Starr was fascinated when she heard stories about her outlaw relative Belle Starr. As her grandfather, James Starr, spoke of Belle Starr’s hilarious exploits, Brittany  Starr wanted to know...

The stop-motion animated film Missing Link is directed by Chris Butler and stars Zach Galifanakis, Hugh Jackman and Zoe Saldana. The film received a 90 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Missing Link’ tells wholesome tale

HUNTER FRIESEN Apr 22, 2019

Priding themselves on craftsmanship and hard work, Laika Studios has carved out a special spot in the modern animation industry. Their preference for stop-motion over computer effects has led to some dazzlingly...

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