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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone star in Creed II, directed by Steven Caple Jr.

Caple Jr.s ‘Creed II’ packs a punch

HUNTER FRIESEN Dec 3, 2018

The first “Creed” film was an entertaining surprise that was able to be both of fan service to the “Rocky” franchise and a great standalone story filled with rich characters and relationships....

She Kills Monsters fun 90s romp

‘She Kills Monsters’ fun 90’s romp

ADRIANA MIENE, Staff Writer Dec 3, 2018

TheatreUNI went back in time to 1995 Athens, Ohio, for their production of “She Kills Monsters,” written by Vietnamese-American playwright Qui Nguyen. Audiences in Strayer-Wood Theatre were exposed...

After a season of back-and-forth results, the Panthers ended their 2018 season with 23-16 loss in Davis, Calif. on Saturday.

Panthers season ends at UC-Davis, 23-16

EMMETT LYNCH, Sports Writer Dec 3, 2018

The UNI football team’s postseason run officially ended this past weekend in Northern California as the University of California-Davis defeated UNI 23-16 in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday. The...

The UNI volleyball team won their first Missouri Valley Conference tournament title since 2011 and made their fourth straight appearance in the NCAA tournament on Thursday night in Madison against Pepperdine.

Waves too strong as UNI’s season ends

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writer Dec 3, 2018

The incredible season for the UNI volleyball team has come to an end. This season was a historic one for the Panthers as they were able to dominate the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and bring back to...

The Panther Volleyball team won their first MVC Tournament Championship since 2011 and will head to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth year in a row.

Panthers win MVC Volleyball Tournament

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Nov 29, 2018

The UNI’s volleyball team has dominated in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) all season. After finishing the regular season with an 22-9 record as well as beating ranked opponents such as Creighton...

Idol winner Maddie Poppe to sing for the kids

‘Idol’ winner Maddie Poppe to sing ‘for the kids’

COLBY WEBER Nov 29, 2018

Some musicians perform for fame. Others for money. Still more do it for the love of the craft. During an upcoming concert sponsored by UNI Dance Marathon, however, ABC’s “American Idol” winner Maddie...

Grassley to become President Pro Tempore

Grassley to become President Pro Tempore

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected] Nov 29, 2018

Members of the 116th U.S. Congress met in Washington D.C. the week following the midterm elections to begin selecting the leadership for the upcoming session. With the new congress set to be seated on...

New NISG Legislative Liaison Team chosen

New NISG Legislative Liaison Team chosen

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Nov 29, 2018

NISG recently announced the newly appointed members of its Legislative Liaison Team: Ann Metz, Isaak Espersen, Jacob Madden, Jacob Levang, and Joshua Dausener. The Legislative Liaison Team visits the...

Opinion columnist Jack Ave discusses the consequences the earth will face if people, especially government officials, continue to deny the existence of climate change as a result of human behavior.

3 key points from climate report

JACK AVE, Opinion Columnist Nov 29, 2018

“Brutal and Extended Cold Blast could shatter ALL RECORDS - Whatever happened to Global Warming?” @realDonaldTrump 11/21/2018 Last Friday, the United States government published the National Climate...

Students in UNIs SME chapter are designing a tractor that will be entered in the International 1/4 Scale Tractor Competition next summer.

Students to enter tractor design competition

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2018

As harvesting season draws to a close for many Iowa farmers, one UNI student organization is just beginning to design and build their very own small-scale tractor. The UNI chapter of the Society of Manufacturing...

Panther Portrait: Shannon Jones

Panther Portrait: Shannon Jones

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Nov 29, 2018

Those lunching in the Maucker Union on Tuesday, Nov. 27 enjoyed their meals with music from Maucker Union Live performer Shannon Jones. A junior vocal music education major, Jones accompanied herself...

Founded in 1987, the Institute for Decision Making is housed in the Business and Community Services building.

Institute helps clients plan and strategize

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2018

Those who dare venture beyond the beaten path of UNI’s campus and wander south of University Avenue will find the Business and Community Services building. On the first floor is the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial...

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