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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Panther Portrait: BSU Skate Party

Panther Portrait: BSU Skate Party

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Feb 18, 2019

Hundreds of people laced up their roller skates on Friday evening, Feb. 15, for a skate party hosted by UNI’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Hawkeye Community College. Skaters decked out 1999-2000s fashion...

Winter weather survival: health

Winter weather survival: health

COLBY WEBER Feb 14, 2019

Winter is upon us again, and its arrival brings cold temperatures, snow and sickness.  While it may seem like common knowledge, reminders on how to remain safe during this chilly time can be useful. In...

Comm studies faculty Anelia Dimitrova and Rick Traux in Arolla, Switzerland during a 2017 hiking trip.

Celebrating daily togetherness: Rick Truax & Anelia Dimitrova

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Feb 14, 2019

Each day is Valentine’s Day for Rick Truax and Anelia Dimitrova. This June, the two of them will celebrate 23 years — 8,400 days — of marriage. They have viewed each of those days together as a...

Directed by Mike Mitchell and written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second part was released on Feb. 8. The much-anticipated sequel received an 82 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.

‘LEGO Movie 2’ is awesome on all levels

HUNTER FRIESEN Feb 11, 2019

Back in 2014, “The LEGO Movie” had to overcome the enormous challenge of adapting a storyless toy brand into a compelling blockbuster. Through expert use of wit and charm, the film became a rightful...

Students danced, sang, rapped and recited poetry at Black Student Unions Night at the Apollo talent show on Friday, Feb. 8.

‘Night at the Apollo’ celebrates empowerment

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Feb 11, 2019

As part of their celebration of Black History Month, UNI’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a “Night at the Apollo” talent show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 in Lang Hall Auditorium. Over 100 students...

Panther Portrait: ISA Valentines Dance

Panther Portrait: ISA Valentines Dance

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Feb 11, 2019

Students enjoyed food and fun in the Slife Ballroom in the Commons on Friday evening, Feb. 8, for the International Student Association’s annual Valentine’s Dance. This year’s theme was “Once Upon...

Jake Gyllenhall and Rene Russo star in Velvet Buzzsaw, a Netflix satirical thriller written and directed by Dan Gilroy.

‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is a joyously absurd slasher

HUNTER FRIESEN Feb 7, 2019

The art world can be a cutthroat business, or in the case of the film “Velvet Buzzsaw,” the art world is a business that can literally cut your throat. After a reclusive old man suddenly dies in...

Panther Portrait: Marcus Jackson

Panther Portrait: Marcus Jackson

GABRIELLE LEITNER, Art Director | [email protected] Feb 7, 2019

On Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 12:15 p.m., those visiting Maucker Union were treated to a musical performance from singer-songwriter Marcus Jackson, a junior majoring in vocal music education. Jackson’s performance...

Panther Portrait: Step Up and Step Out

Panther Portrait: Step Up and Step Out

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Feb 7, 2019

As one of several Black History Month events, UNI’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a “Step Up and Step Out” dance event in the Maucker Union Ballroom on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6. Those in attendance...

BSU kicks off Black History Month

BSU kicks off Black History Month

CECILIA MITCHELL, Copy Editor Feb 4, 2019

Black History Month began with pride and cheer at UNI during lunchtime in Maucker Union on Friday, Feb. 1. “Black history is American history!” called UNI’s Black Student Union (BSU) members from...

UNI senior Tarrell Christies film, The Spaceman was featured in IPTVs The Film Lounge.

UNI hosts advanced screening of ‘Film Lounge’

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

Two members of the UNI community were recognized in an episode of “The Film Lounge,” an Iowa Public Television (IPTV) series that showcases work by Iowan artists and filmmakers. The first episode...

Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live After Dark

Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live After Dark

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

UNI’s Student Life Team hosted “Maucker Union Live After Dark” on Friday, Feb. 1. Students escaped the cold and enjoyed activities and entertainment that included karaoke, nine square, giant Jenga...

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