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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga co-star in romantic drama A Star is Born, released on Oct. 5. Cooper also directed and wrote for the film, which received a 91 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘A Star is Born’ hits every note

HUNTER FRIESEN Oct 8, 2018

“A Star Is Born” is one of those classic Hollywood films that has stayed close to each generation that has experienced it. Whether it be the original from 1937 or the remakes in 1954 and 1976, people...

Panther Portrait: Sienna Schilling

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 8, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 4, freshman elementary education major Sienna Schilling sang a variety of pop and film songs during the noon hour for Maucker Union Live. “This is a big crowd, but before, Sienna has...

Local historical pottery from the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area.

UNI Museum shows ceramics exhibit

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 4, 2018

The lastest UNI Museum exhibit came together in the last year and a half, but the idea behind it has been in the works for much longer. Last Thursday, Sept. 27, UNI Museum director Nathan Arndt saw...

Archaeologists dig for Central Hall

Archaeologists dig for Central Hall

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Oct 4, 2018

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., students walking by Lang Hall can witness an archaeological dig happening right on campus this semester. The “archaeologists” are students from...

Emmy-Award-nominated filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will visit UNI on Oct. 8, 9, and 10 to screen two of his films and give a public lecture.

Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang to visit UNI

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Oct 4, 2018

The William and Stephanie Clohesy Documentary Film Series is bringing their sixth filmmaker to campus from Oct. 8 to 10. Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker, S. Leo Chiang, will be visiting several classrooms...

UNIdos, Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha and the CME launched their celebration of Latinx Heritage Month with a Carne Asada kickoff.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

COLBY WEBER Oct 4, 2018

Students can experience Latin art, food and music on campus this month during Latinx Heritage Month. Latinx Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, is an annual national celebration of...

College Hill hosts weekly farmers market

College Hill hosts weekly farmers market

ALANNA BYRNES, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2018

Every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., local farmers and their products can be found on the corner of College Street and West 22nd Street. The College Hill Farmers Market (CHFM) has been running since June and...

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively star in A Simple Favor, directed by Paul Feig. The film was released on Sept. 14 and had a budget of 20 million dollars. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave the film an 84% rating.

‘A Simple Favor’ is simply average

HUNTER FRIESEN Oct 1, 2018

Stephanie Smothers is a young woman who absolutely loves her job as a single mother of her young son. Her life consists of caring for him, volunteering at school and running a popular parenting vlog. At...

Students pose with comedian Chloé Hilliard, who performed at a CAB-sponsored event in the Maucker Union on Thursday evening.

Chloé Hilliard delivers laughs at CAB show

ADRIANA MIENE, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2018

Comedian Chloé Hilliard performed at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 in the central ballroom of Maucker Union. The event was organized by UNI’s Campus Activities Board (CAB). According to CAB member...

Ice cream enthusiasts Ben Hirdler and Jacob Levang serve as president and vice president, respectively, of Ben and Jareds Ice Cream Alliance.

For the love of ice cream

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Sep 27, 2018

Those looking to get involved with a student organization usually first look into Greek Life, academic clubs, intramural sports or other similar groups. But students may not have heard of one student organization...

Comedian David Spade performed at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Sept. 22, kicking off the Fall 2018 Artist Series.

Entertaining Saturday night, live with David Spade

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Sep 27, 2018

On Saturday, Sept. 22, David Spade was once again live in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), marking the start of the Fall 2018 Artist Series. The GBPAC also celebrated the launch of...

Students and faculty in the Interactive Digital Studies (IDS) program gathered on Saturday night to hear from a panel of alumni followed by an IDS social.

IDS program teaches collaboration, digital skills

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Sep 24, 2018

Students and faculty in the Interactive Digital Studies (IDS) program gathered on Friday, Sept. 21 in the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center to hear from IDS alumni and socialize with fellow IDS...

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