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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

John Krasinski, actor and director of A Quiet Place, has reached his artistic turning point, according to NI film critic Clinton Olsasky. The film has a 96 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

New horror flick silently shocks

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Apr 12, 2018

The deafening silence that courses throughout the new horror film “A Quiet Place” is at once terrifying and spellbinding — resulting in an unapologetically unique cinematic experience that is likely...

UFC fighter Conor McGregor (left) after turning himself in to the authorities last Thursday following his attack on a bus in Brooklyn, NY.

McGregor attacks bus in New York

WILLIAM RIEPE, Sports Writer Apr 12, 2018

Last Saturday, an incident occurred involving UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. McGregor, arguably the most famous name in mixed martial arts, appeared at the Barclays Center in...

Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) blocking Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordans (6) shot in their April 9 game at the Staples Center.

NBA Playoffs: Rockets lead power rankings

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Apr 12, 2018

As the NBA season comes to a close, the East has sealed playoff positions for the top eight teams. The Toronto Raptors clinched the number one seed in the East, followed by the Boston Celtics in the...

The Campanile: a campus icon

The Campanile: a campus icon

CALEB STEKL, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2018

Rising 100 feet into the sky and leaving Rod Library in its shadow, the Campanile is the most visible structure on UNI’s campus. The Campanile serves a unique and symbolic role on campus. Since 2015,...

RodCon 2018

RodCon 2018

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 9, 2018

Over 3,000 geek culture fanatics traveled across campus, Iowa and the Midwest to attend RodCon on Saturday, April 7. This is Rod Library’s fifth year hosting the Comic Con-esque event. “I think that...

President Mark Nook commented that the lack of cuts to UNIs midyear budget will be beneficial to students and the university as a whole.

UNI held harmless from midyear cuts

KELSEY CHIDLEY, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2018

Two months after the Iowa Senate proposed $3.7 million in budget cuts to UNI, the legislature approved an amendment that prevents any cuts to UNI’s 2017-2018 budget. “Fortunately for our students,...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe pens a response to a column that appeared in the April 5, 2018 issue of the Northern Iowan that called for the return of the Walk a Mile event.

‘Walk a Mile’ is problematic

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Apr 9, 2018

Last week, Sarah Ritondale wrote an opinion piece calling for the re-emergence of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event on our campus. The event includes men walking in high heels to raise money for...

STD Awareness Month: get yourself tested

STD Awareness Month: get yourself tested

Guest Column Apr 9, 2018

Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. The spring semester is winding down, and that means it’s time for exams and tests. One of the more important...

Panther Portrait: African Night – This Is New Africa

Panther Portrait: African Night – This Is New Africa

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 9, 2018

The UNI African Union (AU) held their annual African Night on Saturday, April 7. The event started with a dinner held in the Maucker Union food court area, followed by a series of cultural showcases in...

Newman Civic Fellow recipient

Newman Civic Fellow recipient

AMELIA DUAX, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2018

Among 268 students, UNI’s own Ashley Sanchez was awarded the prestigious Newman Civic Fellows Award for 2018. The award was given by a Boston-based nonprofit organization called Campus Compact. The Newman...

Steven Spielbergs film Ready Player One received a 74 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Ready Player One’ is fun thrill ride

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Apr 9, 2018

After having devoted much of the latter half of his career to historical dramas and prestige pictures, it seems that legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg (“Jaws,” “E.T.,” “Raiders of the Lost...

Feminists bring comedians

Feminists bring comedians

KOREE DEERING, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2018

On Thursday, April 12, the Northern Iowa Feminists will be hosting two female comedians, Megan Gogerty and Lyn-z Harney, at the Lutheran Student Center Coffeehouse from 8 to 9 p.m. as part of Women to...

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