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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

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...

UNI hosted The Relevance of Disability Studies in Education: A Framework for Change, on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.

Disabilities discuss by campus community

KOREE DEERING, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2018

On Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., UNI hosted “The Relevance of Disability Studies in Education: A Framework for Change” in the Scholar Space in Rod Library.  The event aimed to show how disabilities are...

Panther Portrait: Black History Month 70s Skate Party

Panther Portrait: Black History Month ’70s Skate Party

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 16, the UNI Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their annual skate party. The skating took place in the basketball courts at the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC), and students were able to...

On Feb. 5, professors Konrad Sadkowski and Alicja Boruta-Sadkowski celebrated 31 years of marriage. They both work in the history department.

UNI History professors celebrate 31 years of marriage

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

Several continents, multiple degrees, immigration issues and family differences stood the test of 31 years of marriage for two UNI professors, Konrad Sadkowski and Alicja Boruta-Sadkowski. Both work within...

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) hosted Rent, performed by Work Light Productions, on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13.

‘Rent’ 20th anniversary dazzles

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater & Event Critic Feb 19, 2018

Popular Broadway rock musical, “Rent,” has raised many eyebrows over the years since its official opening in 1996. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists who strip, perform and...

Ariel Ennis, the creator of Fath Zone multi-faith training, visited UNI to discuss religion and diversity.

Exploring religious diversity on campus

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Feb 19, 2018

In a time when race, gender and sexuality are contentious topics, the issue of religious and spiritual diversity is often pushed to the side. Ariel Ennis, creator of the award-winning Faith Zone multi-faith...

I, Tonya features Allison Janney as the mother of Tonya Harding, a role that won her a Golden Globe. The film has a 90 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Olympic biopic is ‘bitingly funny’

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Feb 15, 2018

On Jan. 6, 1994, the sports world was forever changed when U.S. Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was viciously attacked by a lone assailant just one month before the 1994 Olympic Games. The incident...

The UNI Student Wellness Service presented information on what makes relationships healthy and to recognize abuse on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Students learn about healthy relationships

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Feb 15, 2018

Fourteen students gathered on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to hear Joan Thompson, health promotion coordinator for UNI Student Wellness Services, present information about what makes a relationship healthy and how...

Panther Portrait: Black History Month Lip Sync Battle

Panther Portrait: Black History Month Lip Sync Battle

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Feb 15, 2018

On Monday, Feb. 12, the Black Student Union (BSU) teamed up with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) to host the first ever Lip Sync Battle in Lang Auditorium. The event was inspired by “Lip Sync Battle,”...

Career Fair tips for future employment

Career Fair tips for future employment

PEYTON HUSMANN, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2018

Students looking for future employment opportunities will have a chance to network with a wide variety of employers this upcoming Monday. On Feb. 19, UNI students can come to the McLeod Center for this...

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