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Blade Runner 2049, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, has received critical acclaim. The highly anticipated sequel currently holds an 89 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Sci-fi sequel is superb successor

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Oct 16, 2017

More than three decades ago, director Ridley Scott (“Alien,” “The Martian”) revolutionized the science fiction genre with his 1982 opus “Blade Runner.” Misunderstood upon its initial release,...

UNI alumnus Nick Schrunk had a screening of the documentary Blood Road, of which he had a hand in as creative director with the Red Bull Media House. Schrunk graduated in 2008 with a bachelors degree in graphic design.

UNI alum captures the “Blood Road”

ALLISON MAZZARELLA, Staff Writer Oct 12, 2017

One thousand two hundred miles of blood, sweat and tears.  Professional athlete Rebecca Rusch experienced all of this throughout her journey along the Ho Chi Minh trail, as portrayed in the documentary...

Legendary actress and comedian Lily Tomlin (of Laugh-In fame) performed a one-woman comedy show last Friday, Oct. 6, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performance Arts Center (GBPAC)

Legendary comedian graces GBPAC

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater and Event Critic Oct 9, 2017

Comedy is all about balance. It’s difficult to find the perfect joke or skit that will strike a variety of age groups, is conscious of political and religious differences and also keeps up with the times....

Panther Portrait: UNI Homecoming pep rally

Panther Portrait: UNI Homecoming pep rally

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Oct 9, 2017

This past Friday, Oct. 6, students gathered at the West Gym at 7:30 p.m. to take part in UNI’s annual Homecoming Pep Rally. The event, which was emceed by comedian Pete Lee, featured a performance...

The new biographical crime film American Made, directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise, has received generally positive reviews from critics. It currently holds an 87 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘American Made’ educates, entertains

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Oct 9, 2017

Given its labyrinthine plot of deception, corruption and excess, it may be hard to believe that Doug Liman’s new biographical crime film “American Made” is actually based on true events. The film...

Panther Portrait: Homecoming picnic, Campanile plaza

Panther Portrait: Homecoming picnic, Campanile plaza

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 5, 2017

A DJ dressed up in Jedi warrior garb blasted pop music and Star Wars theme music remixes during the Homecoming Picnic at the Campanile Plaza on Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. until around 1 p.m. There were four different...

Improv comedy troupe Some Assembly Required (SAR) hosted their first show of the year last Friday at the Wesley Foundation.

Improv troupe brings the laughs

MONIQUE SMITH, Staff Writer Oct 5, 2017

On Friday, Sept. 29, UNI improv troupe Some Assembly Required (SAR) performed in the basement of the Wesley Foundation. The room was filled with excitement for the first show of the year, and only standing...

Reese Witherspoon stars in the new romantic comedy Home Again. The film, directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, has been panned by critics. It currently carries a 31 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Skip ‘Home Again’ for Homecoming

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Oct 2, 2017

Whatever goodwill Reese Witherspoon may have earned from critics with her widely acclaimed 2014 film “Wild” has all but dissipated with the painfully unfunny and inexcusably hackneyed “Home Again.” ...

Students showcase Latino heritage

Students showcase Latino heritage

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2017

On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Center for Multicultural Education sponsored its last event in partnership with Latino Heritage Week — the Latino Heritage Showcase. This event offered students an opportunity...

NI theater and event critic Shelby Welsch said the UNI School of Music concert was super fun to watch.

School of Music Benefit Concert

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater and Event Critic Sep 28, 2017

The 36th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music, was a spectacular celebration of the current successes of students and faculty in the music program at UNI, but also acknowledged...

Herb Hake was an artist, radio broadcaster, cartoonist and UNI professor. The Herb Hake exhibit was put together by the UNI Museum.

UNI Museum Herb Hake exhibit

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2017

The UNI Museum at Rod Library opened its Right Side Up: The Life and Art of Herb Hake exhibit on Sunday, Sept. 24. Herb Hake’s artwork, radio broadcasts and television episodes were displayed, and personal...

This golden retriever is currently being trained as a service dog by Retrieving Freedom.

Therapy dogs visit UNI campus

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2017

Susan Vallem, a retired professor from Wartburg College came to UNI on Thursday, Sept. 21, to present to students, mainly those who major in social work, about animal assisted therapy and the organization...

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