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Film critic Callee Fair discusses the use of color in the critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad and how it contributes to the storyline.

Understanding color in “Breaking Bad”

CALLEE FAIR, FILM CRITIC Mar 27, 2024

“Breaking Bad” is known to many as one of the greatest shows of all time, and for good reason. With each shot, there is so much purpose and meaning that weaves the genius of this show together. The...

Landowners protest the carbon pipeline project under the golden dome of the capitol in Des Moines.

The battle for Iowa’s land

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Mar 27, 2024

There is an ongoing battle over a carbon-capture pipeline that Summit Carbon Solutions is attempting to get approval to build. Essentially, a carbon-capture pipeline takes carbon dioxide emitted by industrial...

From cheating scandals to shocking rekindled reltionships, the cast of season six “Love is Blind” was crazy.

Everyone on Love is Blind season six is crazy

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Mar 20, 2024

Netflix original show “Love is Blind,” its sixth season has taken the internet by storm with the airing of the reunion. The general premise of the show is for singles who are looking to marry and meet...

Fans storm the court following Ohio State’s upset win over the Hawkeyes. Caitlin Clark collided with an Ohio state fan in the midst of the storming, calling to question whether storming the court after games should be allowed.

Court storming sparks whirlwind debate

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Mar 6, 2024

Storming the court is something that every college student should experience once in their life. After a ginormous win, people’s first instinct is to jump onto the court and celebrate with the team....

Guest columnist Lakota Lackey discusses SNL host Shane Gillis past controversy and the recent lackluster skits like The Floor and Fugliana.

Sparking SNL Controversy: Shane Gillis

Lakota Lackey, Guest Columnist Feb 28, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of television comedy, few shows hold as much cultural significance and influence as Saturday Night Live. For decades, SNL has served as a launching pad for cast members,...

Pieper Lewis takes the stand. Opinion columnist Nkasa Bolumbu argues action must be taken to pardon Lewis.

“I refuse to fail and let the system fail me”

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article addresses topics like sexual assault, violent crime and drug use. “I refuse to fail and let the system fail me.” - Pieper Lewis, Sept. 13, 2022. When Pieper Lewis,...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds laid out a plan in January that would “reorganize” the Area Education Agency (AEA) system in our state. Created in 1974 by the Iowa State Legislature, the goal of AEAs is to provide equity in educational services across the state of Iowa.

‘AEAs are just fine’

GRANT PEDERSEN, Staff Writer Feb 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: Grant Pedersen has relatives who work for Iowa AEAs. On Jan. 8, 2024, the Iowa General Assembly gaveled into session to begin the second year of its 90th session. The next day, Iowa...

Shohei Ohtani recently made a big splash in the MLB by signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The MLB should have a salary cap

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Writer Feb 14, 2024

“It’s an unfair game.” These famous words from Billy Beane in “Moneyball” still reign true today. The game is unfair. The game of baseball is unfair for one particular reason: the absence...

The Waste Management Phoenix Open caused a lot of trouble this weekend due to its infamous 16th hole.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open has gone too far

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Feb 14, 2024

The Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) has been happening since 1932. It has become wildly popular within the last couple years specifically because of hole 16 at TPC Scottsdale. This hole is the holy...

Opinion Columnist Kellie Stiles writes about the cancellation of the popular romantic comedy, “Our Flag Means
Death.” The outrage over the cancellation has reached UNI’s campus with posters saying, “Save Our Flag Means Death,” popping up around Maucker Union, and a QR code leading to a petition wanting to reinstate the show.

Our Flag Means Death

KELLIE STILES, Opinion Columnist Feb 13, 2024

You sit on your couch to scroll through one of your many subscription-based streaming services, looking for a new show to binge. One seems to catch your eye and you pull up a blanket as you click on the...

Opinion Columnist Bailey Klinkhammer stresses the importance of reproductive health and freedom in a post-Roe world.

Over talking about ovaries

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Feb 7, 2024

It has been 582 days since the landmark case Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States. Since then, 20 states have accelerated their limitations on abortion or almost absolutely...

Opinion Columnist Drew Hill argues work needs to be done in order
“change hearts and minds” regarding abortion.

Changing hearts, not just laws

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Feb 7, 2024

It has been just over a year-and-a-half since the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision in June of 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade. It was one of the most controversial recent decisions of the Supreme...

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