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Ezra and Me was written and directed by James Keane, a graduate student in the communications studies department.

‘Ezra’ offers witty social commentary

CECILIA MITCHELL, Copy Editor Mar 11, 2019

This past weekend, the cast and crew of “Ezra and Me” transported the UNI Interpreters Theatre seven years into the future onto the set of a dystopian game show named “In Jeopardy.” Written and...

Grad student challenges hypocrisy in play

Grad student challenges hypocrisy in play

COLBY WEBER Mar 7, 2019

Communication studies graduate student James Keane is performing research in order to obtain his degree, but it is not the kind of research one would typically expect. Instead of writing a paper, Keane...

Isabelle Huppert and Chloe Grace Moretz star in Greta, a drama thriller directed by Neil Jordan. The film received a 54-percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.

‘Greta’ is aimlessly dumb and dull

HUNTER FRIESEN Mar 7, 2019

Frances McCullen is a recent graduate trying to make ends meet in New York City. She shares an apartment with her best friend Erica and works as a waitress at an upscale restaurant. One day while riding...

UNI Womens Swimming and Diving will host the first annual UNI Triathlon on April 28. Event registration is open to both UNI students and community members of all ages.

1st annual UNI Triathlon coming in April

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Mar 7, 2019

For UNI students and community members looking for a little competition, the UNI Women’s Swimming and Diving team has the perfect event. The team will host the first annual UNI Triathlon on Sunday,...

Cedar Falls resident and former UNI student Alex Oleson start 6 Mile Clothing to share the Gospel in a creative way.

Former UNI student starts ‘6 Mile Clothing’

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Mar 7, 2019

Former UNI student Alex Oleson started his own faith-based clothing line two months ago. 6 Mile Clothing benefits Christian missions around the world in countries such as China and Haiti. “The idea...

Maucker turns orange for the kids

Maucker turns orange for the kids

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Mar 4, 2019

Cheers and excitement emanated from Maucker Union on Saturday as a sea of orange took over for UNI Dance Marathon (UNI DM)’s annual Big Event. Participants’ faces were painted with the letters “FTK”...

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is the third and final installment of the How to Train Your Dragon series, based on a 12-book childrens series by British author Cressedia Cowell.

‘Hidden World’ beautifully caps off trilogy

HUNTER FRIESEN Mar 4, 2019

Without many people noticing, the “How to Train Your Dragon” series has become one of the most highly regarded modern film trilogies. The first two installments struck a chord with audiences and critics...

Panther Portrait: Rock Revolution

Panther Portrait: Rock Revolution

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Mar 4, 2019

Climbers of all skill levels assembled at the Wellness and Recreation Center on Saturday, March 2 for the 20th annual Rock Revolution. Students from UNI and across the state traveled to Cedar Falls for...

The fifth annual Local Food & Film Festival was held at the Hearst Center for the Arts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Local Food & Film Fest held at Hearst Center

CECILIA MITCHELL, Copy Editor Mar 4, 2019

Students and community members gathered at the Hearst Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 2 for the fifth annual Cedar Valley Local Food & Film Festival. The free event featured a gardening class,...

Students in Jennifer Cooley’s Advanced Conversation and Reading in Spanish class researched and created the border-crossing simulation.

Crossing the border with HSAB

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Feb 28, 2019

“Are you ready to cross the border?” Approximately 20 students nodded in response to the question posed by Jennifer Cooley, professor and head of the UNI Languages and Literatures Department. They...

Eric Fluegge began the “Kick It Thomas!” campaign to support his 13-year-old cousin, Thomas Wichmann, who was diagnosed with brain cancer.

‘Kick It!’ campaign uplifts kid with cancer

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Feb 28, 2019

While many 13-year-olds have been spending their winters enjoying snow days and playing video games, Thomas Wichmann spent his in the hospital. In December 2018, after a series of seizures, Wichmann discovered...

The UNI Muslim Students Association celebrated World Hijab Day on Monday, Feb. 26 in Maucker Union.

MSA celebrates World Hijab Day

COLBY WEBER Feb 28, 2019

Students passing through Maucker Union had the opportunity to learn about the hijab and how to wear it on Monday, Feb. 25. The event, celebrating World Hijab Day, was organized by the UNI Muslim Students...

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