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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Spelling Bee play is heartwarming and hilarious

‘Spelling Bee’ play is heartwarming and hilarious

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Nov 1, 2018

Community members and students gathered in the Great Hall of Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center this past weekend for three showings of TheatreUNI’s latest production, “The 25th Annual Putnam...

CAB presents Midwest Dueling Pianos

CAB presents Midwest Dueling Pianos

ALANNA BYRNES, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2018

The Campus Activity Board (CAB) invited Midwest Dueling Pianos (MDP) on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. for a performance in the Maucker Union Ballroom. CAB also provided a spaghetti dinner during the event,...

Senior digital media production major Laney Kraus-Taddeo writes and directs Pat, showing in the Interpreters Theatre Nov. 1 to 3 at 7:30 p.m.

A comedy play about a comedy game show

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 29, 2018

The lines between reality television and real life will be blurred in the new Interpreters Theatre play “PAT,” premiering this Thursday, Nov. 1,  at 7:30 p.m. and showing through Saturday, Nov. 3. Writer...

Criminology professor Gayle Rhineberger-Dunn presented Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender and (In)justice in the Media in Rod Library last Thursday.

Professor discusses diversity in the media

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2018

From strangers in dark alleys to what victims look like, attendees of “Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender, and (In)justice in the Media” learned about inaccurate portrayals of crime in the media. The...

Panther Portrait: Halloween House

Panther Portrait: Halloween House

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 29, 2018

Families and children from the UNI community flocked to McCollum Science Hall last Friday, Oct. 26 for the annual “Halloween House.” The event was presented by the UNI chapter of the American Chemical...

Orchesis & IDT perform at fall show

Orchesis & IDT perform at fall show

TONI FORTMANN Oct 25, 2018

Amidst the madness of homecoming week, the UNI dance program — comprised of Orchesis Dance Company and IDT Dance Company — presented its fall performance on Friday, Oct. 19, and on Sunday, Oct. 21...

Senior marketing and management major Gabe Groothuis pitched his business idea for Groothuis Solutions, which provides services for high school students involved in mock trial.

Student entrepreneur wins pitch competition

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 9, UNI held an elevator pitch competition where 15 students pitched their business ideas. Gabe Groothuis, a senior majoring in marketing and management with a certificate in entrepreneurship, won...

Theatre UNI will be performing the hit musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Oct. 26, 27 and 28.

Black Hawk County to host “Spelling Bee”

COLBY WEBER Oct 25, 2018

The stage is set and the stakes are substantial. The lights are on, the curtains drawn and the participants’ hands are trembling with anticipation. Hundreds of ears are listening to every syllable that’s...

Project educates on violence, assault, abuse

Project educates on violence, assault, abuse

ADRIANA MIENE, Staff Writer Oct 25, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 26, the women and gender studies program will be bringing The Clothesline Project to UNI’s campus. This marks the fifth year the project has visited UNI. “Although we are an academic...

Drew Goddard directs and writes Bad Times at the El Royale. The thriller film was released on Oct. 12 and received a 71 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Bad Times’ proves to be a good time

HUNTER FRIESEN Oct 22, 2018

A priest, a singer, a vacuum salesman and a drifter walk into a hotel. They all have a story and need a room for a specific reason, but only one of them is telling the truth. Each one is untrusting of...

Fun and games brings students together at homecoming picnic

Fun and games brings students together at homecoming picnic

ALLISON MAZZARELLA, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2018

Despite the chilly weather, students gathered outside by the Campanile last Wednesday, Oct. 17, for this year’s homecoming picnic. Music pumped from speakers as students enjoyed free walking tacos,...

Panther Portrait: Homecoming Parade

Panther Portrait: Homecoming Parade

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 22, 2018

University Avenue, College Street and 23rd Street were lined with past and current students, faculty and other UNI community members braving the cold on Saturday, Oct. 20 for the annual Homecoming Parade....

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