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Diane Burkholder, a Darwin Week keynote speaker, talks about intersectionality.

Darwin Week 2018

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

“Science is not a democracy. It is a dictatorship. It is evidence that does the dictating,” wrote John Reisman, author of Exposing the Climate Hoax. This week, UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers gave...

Digital creator Dylan Marron visited UNI on Feb. 15 with his presentation titled “Beta, Snowflake, Cuck: On Being a Digital Creator.”

Online media creator visits UNI

KELSEY CHIDLEY, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

On Thursday, Feb. 15, UNI hosted actor and writer Dylan Marron for a presentation titled “Beta, Snowflake, Cuck: On Being a Digital Creator.” Marron discussed the unique way that he uses his digital...

The Relay for Life clothing swap allows students and community members to donate clothes or take some home with them for $5, in an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life clothing swap

PEYTON HUSMANN, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

On Monday, Feb. 19, UNI’s Relay for Life will be hosting a clothing swap from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballroom. It costs five dollars to participate, and all of the proceeds will be...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the benefits of having conversations about sex and consent with one’s partner in order to prevent future “#MeToo” moments.

We need to talk about consent

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Feb 19, 2018

While we are in the #MeToo Movement, we need to talk about sex and consent. How do we avoid sexual violence? By creating a culture where the expectation is that individuals will discuss their wants and...

Kenneth Atkinson, a professor of history at UNI, co-authored a letter to Iowa State Representative Walt Rogers (pictured above) regarding House File 2031, which aims to enhance biblical literacy in public schools.

UNI prof pens letter opposing ‘biblical literacy’ bill

Letter to the Editor Feb 19, 2018

Editor’s note: the following letter was originally addressed to Iowa State Representative Walt Rogers on Jan. 23, 2018. It appears here in its original form, as requested by co-author Kenneth Atkinson,...

Albie Nicol pens a column urging readers to consider decreasing their smartphone usage, citing the emotional and social benefits that arises from face-to-face communication.

How to stop smartphone addiction

ALBIE NICOL, Opinion Columnist Feb 19, 2018

As a generation of young people, we are addicted to our smartphones. We’re all guilty of it. It’s practically ingrained in our brains to check our phones every five minutes, just in case something...

Panther Portrait: Black History Month 70s Skate Party

Panther Portrait: Black History Month ’70s Skate Party

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 16, the UNI Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their annual skate party. The skating took place in the basketball courts at the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC), and students were able to...

On Feb. 5, professors Konrad Sadkowski and Alicja Boruta-Sadkowski celebrated 31 years of marriage. They both work in the history department.

UNI History professors celebrate 31 years of marriage

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2018

Several continents, multiple degrees, immigration issues and family differences stood the test of 31 years of marriage for two UNI professors, Konrad Sadkowski and Alicja Boruta-Sadkowski. Both work within...

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) hosted Rent, performed by Work Light Productions, on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13.

‘Rent’ 20th anniversary dazzles

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater & Event Critic Feb 19, 2018

Popular Broadway rock musical, “Rent,” has raised many eyebrows over the years since its official opening in 1996. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists who strip, perform and...

Ariel Ennis, the creator of Fath Zone multi-faith training, visited UNI to discuss religion and diversity.

Exploring religious diversity on campus

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Feb 19, 2018

In a time when race, gender and sexuality are contentious topics, the issue of religious and spiritual diversity is often pushed to the side. Ariel Ennis, creator of the award-winning Faith Zone multi-faith...

Bennett Koch (25) battles his way inside but the Redbirds make a strong defensive effort.

Panthers fall to the Redbirds, 79-75

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Feb 19, 2018

The Panthers made the trip to Normal, Illinois for an away game against the Illinois State Redbirds. After coming off a home win against Evansville, UNI had some momentum as they looked to sweep Illinois...

Shaun White celebrates his gold place finish in the mens halfpipe snowboard finals in PyeongChang.

Halfway through the PyeongChang Winter Games

DYLAN PADY, Sports Editor | [email protected] Feb 19, 2018

Six days of competition remain in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, and athletes from all nations look to increase their country’s medal count as the games come to a close. As of press time,...

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