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Opinion columnist Sam King discusses what he sees as an increasing divide in the reception of film and TV shows between critics and audience members, as was the case with the polarizing Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Critics and audiences divided

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Jan 18, 2018

I saw “The Greatest Showman” this past weekend, and I thought the movie was wonderful. I was not familiar with the story of P.T. Barnum, and nearly all I knew about this movie is that it was a...

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Jan 18, 2018

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising public knowledge on the issue of human trafficking, often referred to as ‘modern-day slavery.’ Michele Powers, president...

The Copper Smoke Trials is a music group comprised of UNI students. An NI staff writer reviewed their recently released first EP, titled Bird.

The Copper Smoke Trials releases promising EP

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Jan 18, 2018

The Copper Smoke Trials, a group comprised of four UNI students, has released their first EP, entitled “Bird,” available now on SoundCloud. The group’s members include: Clayton Ryan (vocals, guitar),...

The Post, directed by Steven Spielberg, has received positive reviews from critics and currently carries an 88 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘The Post’ delights, informs, inspires

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Jan 18, 2018

Set against the politically turbulent backdrop of the Nixon administration, “The Post” is a late career highlight for legendary director Steven Spielberg that serves as a potent reminder of the immeasurable...

Athlete of the Issue: Tywhon Pickford

Athlete of the Issue: Tywhon Pickford

DYLAN PADY, Sports Editor | [email protected] Jan 18, 2018

Tywhon Pickford, freshman guard for the men’s basketball team, has earned the Missouri Valley Conference’s (MVC) Newcomer of the Week award for the second time this season. Prior to becoming a Panther,...

A Minneapolis miracle: Vikings stun Saints

A Minneapolis miracle: Vikings stun Saints

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected] Jan 18, 2018

“Case on a deep drop. Steps up on the pocket. He’ll fire to the right side, caught by Diggs! Oh my god! At the 30, 10, TOUCHDOWN!” Those were the words of Minnesota Vikings’ Radio Network broadcaster,...

Panthers windswept by Cyclones

Panthers windswept by Cyclones

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Jan 11, 2018

After winning three straight games against several notable opponents before the end of last semester, the Panthers have found themselves in a mid-season slump. On Dec. 16, the UNI men’s basketball team...

The Women as Makers exhibit in the UNI Gallery of Art showcases a variety of artwork, including paintings, pottery and textiles, created by women.

Gallery of Art highlights women artists

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Jan 11, 2018

The UNI Gallery of Art is currently presenting “Women as Makers,” an exhibition with the intention of shedding light on women artists in the gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition was co-curated...

Rex Karsten (center), pictured here receiving the Iowa Board of Regents Faculty Excellence Award, passed away on Dec. 11 of last year at age 67.

Genuine teacher-scholar passes away

JACOB MADDEN, News Editor | [email protected] Jan 11, 2018

Dr. Rex Karsten, a professor in the department of management, passed away on Dec. 11, 2017. After studying psychology and teaching at a community college in Wyoming, Karsten became interested in the field...

Provost Jim Wolhpart commented that future budgetary increases to the Board of Regents would be helpful to UNI.

Gov. Reynolds ‘Condition of the State’

JOSHUA DAUSENER, Copy Editor | [email protected] Jan 11, 2018

Governor Kim Reynolds gave her first address as Iowa’s governor on Tuesday. Reynolds lauded the actions of Iowa’s Republican controlled government throughout 2017, which Reynolds described as “the...

Opinion columnist Cristian Ortiz recaps Sundays Golden Globe Awards ceremony, where Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to be awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Globes address sexual assault

CRISTIAN ORTIZ, Opinion Columnist Jan 11, 2018

We’ve left 2017 behind us, and 2018 has come rolling in at full speed. This can only mean one thing for me: awards season. One of my favorite times of year, awards season recognizes accomplishments...

The Shape of Water, directed by Guillermo del Toro, starred Sally Hawkings and Octavia Spencer, who were both nominated for Golden Globe awards.

NI film critic’s top movies of 2017

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Jan 11, 2018

2017 was a truly raucous year. The American people’s mettle was tested by unpredictable and impulsive leadership, continued clashes tied to the racial divide and a wave of sexual misconduct allegations...

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