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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Panthers defeat Sioux Falls after 80-53 final

Panthers defeat Sioux Falls after 80-53 final

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected] Nov 9, 2017

College basketball season is here once again, and the UNI women’s team is ready to make some noise. The Panthers opened up play for the 2017-2018 season with a convincing 80-53 exhibition win over the...

No. 6 South Dakota goes down

No. 6 South Dakota goes down

WILLIAM RIEPE, Sports Writer Nov 6, 2017

The Panthers took on a 7-1 South Dakota football team this weekend at the UNI- Dome. A poor first half left the Panthers trailing early, something that has spelled disaster for the team regularly this...

The NISG upper cabinet, pictured, answered questions about NISG and various on-campus issues at their first ever town hall. From left to right: Tristan Berhard, vice president, Jamal White, president, Maggie Miller, dir. of gov. relations, Danielle Massey, dir. of finance, and Darvel Givens, dir. of diversity.

First NISG Town Hall held in Union

MONIQUE SMITH, Staff Writer Nov 6, 2017

In an effort to engage with students and foster discussion, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) hosted their first ever town hall in the Maucker Union this past Wednesday, Nov. 1. Approximately 15...

Opinion columnist Sam King discusses the recently announced Amazon Key, a service that allows Amazon Prime members to have a delivery person place their package inside their home to protect from theft and weather damage.

Amazon Key: convenient or creepy?

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Nov 6, 2017

The digital age has made many things more convenient for us, and shopping is one of those things. It’s so easy to find the product you want online and then wait a few days to get it delivered to your...

An anonymous student submitted a letter to the editor stressing how conversations by Christians about morality and sin can affect those with past trauma.

LTE: Conversations about sin affect trauma

Letter to the Editor Nov 6, 2017

Editor’s note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by a UNI student who requested anonymity. Recently in the Rod Library, while attempting to do homework, my booth was suddenly occupied...

Panther Portrait: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Panther Portrait: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Nov 6, 2017

The UNI chapter of Alpha Psi Omega hosted their annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday, Nov. 3, at 11 p.m. Admission was free for UNI students with an ID. Otherwise, attendees...

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center brought Dirty Dancing to UNI. There were two performances on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Great ‘Dirty Dancing’ but subpar acting

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater Critic Nov 6, 2017

Many people have probably heard of the classic film, “Dirty Dancing,” which was released in 1987 and went down in history for its risqué content and sultry dance moves. The movie was loved by many...

The new biopic Marshall was released on Oct. 13 and has received generally positive reviews from critics. The film currently carries an 83 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Marshall’ is supreme disappointment

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Nov 6, 2017

Thurgood Marshall was one of the most influential figures during the Civil Rights Movement, alongside the likes of Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. Only, instead of public demonstrations...

The Houston Astros are your World Champions

The Houston Astros are your World Champions

DYLAN PADY, Sports Editor | [email protected] Nov 6, 2017

The Houston Astros are this year’s World Champions after a grueling seven-game series against the L.A. Dodgers. The Astros finished the regular season leading the American League (AL) West, with a record...

DON BISHOP, UNI Head Athletic Trainer

Athletes suffer from CTE

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected] Nov 2, 2017

“Sports do have a risk of injury,” said Don Bishop, UNI’s director of athletic training services. “One of the key things to have in place is having trained personnel on hand to help prevent, treat...

The Photo Panther

The Photo Panther

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Nov 2, 2017

On Nov. 4, 2013, a new big cat, in the leagues with the likes of TC and TK, prowled onto UNI’s campus to stay. That was the day Roland Ferrie of Crescoe, IA, the “Photo Panther,” started his job...

Public Radio brings rock, news to UNI

Public Radio brings rock, news to UNI

KELSEY CHIDLEY, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2017

The UNI museum recently debuted an exhibit highlighting the life and work of Herb Hake, a former UNI professor and radio director who had a large impact on radio in his time at UNI. Hake’s legacy continues...

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