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The Focus on Africa event was held in the Curris Business Building from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event was organized by both UNI Business Global Associates and the UNI African Union.

Students ‘Focus on Africa’

MONIQUE SMITH, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2017

The air was filled with the sweet smell of cooking and quiet, excited chatter, as “Focus on Africa” began. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, UNI hosted the “Focus on Africa” event in the Curris Business Building,...

Celebrating jazz legends Fitzgerald and Monk

Celebrating jazz legends Fitzgerald and Monk

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2017

A blend of jazz and modern music filled the stacks of Rod Library this past Friday, Nov. 10, as the George Walker Society of Music celebrated the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonious Monk,...

The UNI Interpreters Theatre performed Genuine Cigarettes on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m., written and directed by Kelso Breitsprecher.

Script reading features mental health

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2017

Existentialism. Alcoholism. Borderline Personality Disorder. Toxic relationships. The constant weight of figuring out what to do with your life post-graduation. “Genuine Cigarettes,” written and directed...

Tim Dodd, former UNI student, rose to fame in 2013 after posting pictures in this Russian space suit.

Houston, we have an ‘Everyday Astronaut’

ALLISON MAZZRELLA, Staff Writer Nov 9, 2017

An afternoon of online shopping at Sidecar Coffee shop brought about life changing moment for Tim Dodd. In 2013 Dodd, who grew up in Cedar Falls and attended UNI, purchased a Russian high altitude survivor...

The UNI Interpreters Theatres Genuine Cigarettes will premiere this Friday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Theatre presents ‘Genuine Cigarettes’

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Nov 9, 2017

UNI Interpreters Theatre will be presenting a scripted reading of “Genuine Cigarettes,” written and directed by Kelso Breitsprecher on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. “The story is centered around...

Panther Portrait: UNITuba Ensembles Gallagher Bluedorn

Panther Portrait: UNITuba Ensembles Gallagher Bluedorn

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Nov 9, 2017

The UNITUBA Ensemble performed this Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. in Davis Hall, located in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The concert was directed by the tuba instructor Jesse Orth,...

Caroline Hunkele, junior elementary education major, was one of several students who discussed some of their favorite time-saving strategies.

How students save time in their daily routines

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Nov 9, 2017

Even though students cannot add more hours to the day, some students on UNI’s campus have figured out a way to crunch their daily routines together to make time. “When I wanted to relax but also study...

Panther Portrait: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Panther Portrait: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Nov 6, 2017

The UNI chapter of Alpha Psi Omega hosted their annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday, Nov. 3, at 11 p.m. Admission was free for UNI students with an ID. Otherwise, attendees...

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center brought Dirty Dancing to UNI. There were two performances on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Great ‘Dirty Dancing’ but subpar acting

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater Critic Nov 6, 2017

Many people have probably heard of the classic film, “Dirty Dancing,” which was released in 1987 and went down in history for its risqué content and sultry dance moves. The movie was loved by many...

The new biopic Marshall was released on Oct. 13 and has received generally positive reviews from critics. The film currently carries an 83 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Marshall’ is supreme disappointment

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Nov 6, 2017

Thurgood Marshall was one of the most influential figures during the Civil Rights Movement, alongside the likes of Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. Only, instead of public demonstrations...

The Photo Panther

The Photo Panther

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Nov 2, 2017

On Nov. 4, 2013, a new big cat, in the leagues with the likes of TC and TK, prowled onto UNI’s campus to stay. That was the day Roland Ferrie of Crescoe, IA, the “Photo Panther,” started his job...

Panther Portrait: UNI Proud Halloween Annual Dragaganza

Panther Portrait: UNI Proud Halloween Annual Dragaganza

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2017

UNI Proud held their annual Halloween Dragaganza on Friday, Oct. 27, in the Lang Hall Auditorium. The Halloween Dragaganza has been ongoing for over 10 years now. Some performers on Friday included: Dr....

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