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The original play Live Thy Neighbor premiered this past weekend at UNI. There were performances March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Interpreters Theatre in Lang Hall.

‘Neighbor’ play features excellent acting

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

Neighbors: they park in the wrong spot, play their music too loudly and have elephant feet. Despite this, do we have an obligation to know and love our neighbors? “Live Thy Neighbor,” written and...

Panther Portrait: UNI Dance Marathon 7th Annual Big Event

Panther Portrait: UNI Dance Marathon 7th Annual Big Event

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

A sea of orange flooded into the Maucker Union this past Saturday when UNI Dance Marathon hosted their seventh annual “Big Event.” All the money raised by UNI Dance Marathon supports the Iowa Stead...

The exhibit Changing the Station: Women in the Golden Age of Broadcasting opened in the UNI Museum on March 2.

‘Women in the Golden Age of Broadcasting’

BLAIR HINES, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

Last Friday, March 2, students had an opportunity to witness the opening of the exhibit “Changing the Station: Women in the Golden Age of Radio,” in honor of Women’s History Month. The UNI Museum,...

Dietition and eating disorders expert Jessica Setback talks about body positivity in her Stop Bullying Your Body presentation.

Students hear how to stop bullying their body

AMELIA DUAX, Staff Writer Mar 1, 2018

Students had the opportunity to eat healthy food and hear about how to ‘Stop Bullying Your Body’ Tuesday night in the Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. The UNI Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness...

Pictured from left to right are the cast of Jersey Boys: Chris Stevens, Corey Greenan, Jonny Wexler and Tommaso Antico. Jersey Boys is a multiple Tony Award winning musical.

Jukebox musical has talented cast

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater & Event Critic Mar 1, 2018

“Jersey Boys” is a hit jukebox musical that is presented documentary-style and follows the formation, success and eventual breakup of the 1960s rock ‘n’ roll band, “The Four Seasons.” The musical...

UNI communications masters student Milica Njezic wrote and directed the play, Live Thy Neighbor, about what it means to be a neighbor to people.

Bosnian native explores neighbor relationships in play

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Mar 1, 2018

“Live Thy Neighbor,” a play written and directed by Milica Njezic, a master’s student in the communications department, will be presented March 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the UNI Interpreter’s...

NI film critic Clinton Olsasky predicts The Shape of Water as Academy Award recipient for Best Picture.

Best Picture nominees recap

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Mar 1, 2018

This Sunday, March 4, the world will be watching as the best films of 2017 will be honored (and likely snubbed) at the 90th Academy Awards. In preparation for Sunday’s big night, I’m providing a recap...

The Veridian Credit Union located in Maucker Union will be closing at the end of their lease in June. When this branch of Veridian closes, many of the on campus ATMs will be removed.

Veridian Credit Union to close

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Feb 26, 2018

Veridian Credit Union has made the decision to close their Maucker Union branch upon the end of their lease in June. In addition to the branch closing, the ATMs on campus will be leaving. Many students...

The Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness (BIEDA) is sponsoring the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 26 to Mar. 2.

Eating disorder awareness on campus

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2018

On Feb. 26 through Mar. 2, UNI will participate in National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Events will be sponsored by Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness (BIEDA), Alpha Sigma Tau and Student Wellness...

The film Mudbound was released Nov. 17, 2017 through Netflix. Mary J. Blige plays Florence Jackson, a role that earned her an Oscar nomination.

WWII film highlights trauma at home

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Feb 22, 2018

For many American soldiers, the end of World War II in May of 1945 was a cause for celebration that resulted in the return of thousands of G.I.s to their loved ones. However, the end of the war proved...

TheatreUNI to present Hair for 50th anniversary

TheatreUNI to present ‘Hair’ for 50th anniversary

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2018

“We are purposefully pushing the boundaries to make people uncomfortable and make a statement,” said Amy Osatinski about TheatreUNI’s production of “Hair.” Osatinski is an assistant professor...

The Leather Jackets is a band started by UNI students Brandon Lynch (left) and Harry Schoening (right), who recently performed Maucker Union Live.

From Greek brothers to bandmates

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2018

The Maucker Union was filled with people on Wednesday watching the emerging band the Leather Jackets perform. The duo played in the main level of Maucker Union with cover songs, as well as some original...

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