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Film critic Hunter Friesen reflects on what he is thankful for within films.

[PHOTO] We are thankful for films

December 2, 2021
With UNI being known for its education program, there are still holes needing to be filled.

[PHOTO] One class of diversity is not enough

November 29, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen calls the French Dispatch a visual masterpiece.

[PHOTO] ‘The French Dispatch,’ Wes Anderson’s masterpiece

November 15, 2021
Jorge Soler w as named the 2021 World Series MVP.

[PHOTO] World Series recap: Braves win first title in 26 years

November 8, 2021
Do you or do you not lose yourself on social media? Opinion Columnist Sierra Christensen discusses the impacts of social media.

[PHOTO] True identities on social media

November 4, 2021
Nikola Jokic (No. 15) and Joel Embild (No. 21) are examples of pros and cons of tanking in the NBA. Jokic was little-known and taken in the second round by the Denver Nuggets back in 2016, but won the NBA MVP last season. Emblid was an integral part of the Philadelphia 76ers tanking measures that they began back in 2013 and has been an All-Star caliber player ever since.

[PHOTO] What ever happened to winning? An analysis on tanking

November 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen says that Last Night in Soho is anything different than a mild disappointment.

[PHOTO] Dreams turn to disappointment

November 1, 2021
Collaborating is one of the most important aspects entering the workforce, but continuing to network could help bring ideas and new perspectives in a collaborative space.

[PHOTO] Cliques inside the workplace

October 28, 2021
The American League champion Houston Astros will meet the champions of the National League Atlanta Braves in the 117th edition of the Fall Classic. The Astros are no stranger to the big stage, having played in five consecutive ALCSs and are playing in their third World Series in the last five years. Atlanta is returning to the big stage for the first time since 1999 and has not won it all since the midst of their 90s-era dynasty in 1995.

[PHOTO] Braves take on Astros in 2021 World Series

October 28, 2021
The Tennessee Titans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-3 last Sunday, dropping the Chiefs to a paltry 3-4 start on the year.

[PHOTO] NFL Week 7 recap: What happened to the Chiefs?

October 28, 2021
Director Denis Villeneueve is a French Canadian film maker releasing his 13th film this past weekend. He is a four time recipient of the Canadian Screen award for best direction.

[PHOTO] “Dune” is a grand disappointment

October 25, 2021
Students around the nation continue to graduate with student loans.

[PHOTO] College debt effects on students

October 18, 2021
Squid Game currently is Netflixs most popular show and is the biggest series ever launched.

[PHOTO] “Squid Game” takes Netflix by storm

October 14, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives 4/5 for the last James Bond movie that Craig will do. This is Craigs fifth Bond movie.

[PHOTO] A farewell to Bond in “No Time to Die”

October 11, 2021
El critico de cine Hunter Friesen da por la ultima pelicula de James Bond que hara Craig. Esta es la quinta pelicula de Bond de Craig.

[PHOTO] Despedida de Bond

October 11, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen roasts Venom: Let There Be Carnage in a scathing review.

[PHOTO] Venom: A Carnage of Quality

October 4, 2021
Sports writer Drew Hill discusses why he believes that the College Football Playoff should be expanded.

[PHOTO] Should the College Football Playoff be expanded?

September 30, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen says Dear Evan Hansen is misguided but not without its merits.

[PHOTO] “Dear Evan Hansen” can not recapture stage magic

September 23, 2021
The Power of the Dog earned the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

[PHOTO] Fall film festival ushers Oscar season

September 16, 2021
The film Malignant is available in theaters and on HBO MAX until Oct. 10.

[PHOTO] “Malignant” is a matter over mind

September 13, 2021
Pictured is Jake Paul who faced Tyron Woodley on Sunday, Aug. 29/

[PHOTO] El antes y el ahora: La semana de bienvenida

September 9, 2021
Starring Simu Lui, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the first Marvel film with an Asian protagonist and predominantly Asian cast.

[PHOTO] “Shang-Chi” brings balance to the MCU

September 9, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives his thoughts on the. 2021 Academy Awards.

[PHOTO] An Oscars to remember for the wrong reasons

April 29, 2021
Sabrina Conway compares the color black and Black people.

[PHOTO] The difference between “Black” and the color “black”

April 22, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen predicts who will win big at the upcoming Academy Awards.

[PHOTO] 2021 Academy Award predictions

April 22, 2021
Opinion columnist Mohammad Rawwas calls for discussion about police brutality and crime and the role they play in society today.

[PHOTO] The breakdown on police brutality

April 19, 2021
Opinion Columnist Emerson Slomka argues that the Back the Blue bill primarily puts protestors at risk instead of protecting police.

[PHOTO] Iowa’s “Back the Blue” bill demonizes protestors

April 19, 2021
Tanner Richards questions the motives of the Black Lives Matter group.

[PHOTO] Black Lives Matter: group vs phrase

April 15, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen previews the biggest films set to release this summer.

[PHOTO] 2021 Summer movie preview

April 15, 2021
Dan Levy, known best for his involvement in Schitts Creek, sat down for a virtual interview with UNI , the University of Iowa and Iowa State University on Friday, April 9.

[PHOTO] ‘Schitts’s Creek’ star Dan Levy speaks with three Iowa schools

April 12, 2021
Tanner Richards discusses the controversial new voter ID law in Georgia.

[PHOTO] Voter ID is not voter suppression

April 5, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest blockbuster Godzilla vs. Kong.

[PHOTO] ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ is exactly what it needs to be

April 5, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new drama The Father starring Anthony Hopkins.

[PHOTO] ‘The Father’ teaches through tears

April 1, 2021
Guest writer PIERR representative discusses the importance of protecting Asian American students at UNI following racial injustices and attacks across the country.

[PHOTO] Letter to the Editor: Stand with your AAPI Panthers

March 29, 2021
Captain Jay Baker of the Cherokee County Sheriffs office speaks at a press conference on March 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Suspect Aaron Long, 21, was arrested after a series of shooting at three Atlanta area spas left eight people dead on March 16, including six Asian women.

[PHOTO] March 16 was not just a “bad day”

March 25, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest superhero blockbuster Zack Snyders Justice League.

[PHOTO] Finally, ‘Justice League’ is enjoyable

March 25, 2021
Columnist Colin Horning discusses the long-term effects stimulus checks have on the Federal Reserve.

[PHOTO] Price to pay with stimulus money

March 22, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen discusses the 2021 Academy Award nominations.

[PHOTO] 2021 Oscar nominations recap

March 18, 2021
This past weekend the third COVID-19 relief bill was passed.

[PHOTO] No relief with the relief bill

March 15, 2021
Tyler Montgomery argues how impactful the Biden Administration has really been.

[PHOTO] Trump was a trip, but Biden is no vacation

March 11, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new dystopian fantasy film Chaos Walking starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.

[PHOTO] ‘Chaos Walking’ is just white noise

March 11, 2021
Emerson Slomka discusses the controversy surrounding beloved childrens author Dr. Seuss.

[PHOTO] Dr. Seuss isn’t “cancelled”

March 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.

[PHOTO] Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer’s pain

March 4, 2021
Columnist Mohammed Rawwas examines the Biden administrations progress one month into office.

[PHOTO] The Trump in sheep’s clothing

February 25, 2021
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a controversial bill into law on Feb. 22 that addresses police brutality and discrimination.

[PHOTO] Illinois just eliminated cash bail – here’s why it’s a big deal

February 25, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film I Care a Lot starring Rosamund Pike, Eliza Gonzalez and Dianne Wiest.

[PHOTO] ‘I Care a Lot’ is devilishly fun

February 25, 2021
Rush Limbaugh passed away on Feb. 17, 2021.

[PHOTO] Rush Limbaugh passes, will be replaced

February 22, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen gives us his top 10 favorite films released in 2020.

[PHOTO] Top 10 best films of 2020

February 18, 2021
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[PHOTO] There will be another Trump

February 15, 2021
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[PHOTO] Ngozi Okonjoa-Iweala and the WTO don’t fit

February 15, 2021
From Michael Moore to Steven Spielberg, many filmmakers have tackled presidential terms and controversial throughout the decades.

[PHOTO] A brief history of presidents in film

February 15, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film Judas and the Black Messiah.

[PHOTO] “Judas” invigorates Fred Hampton’s Legacy

February 8, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new crime drama The Little Things.

[PHOTO] “The Little Things” brings little to the table

February 4, 2021
Guards stand outside of the Washington D.C. Capital building following the Jan. 6 protests.

[PHOTO] ‘Recovering’ is not what we need

February 1, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives. his thoughts on the films released over the winter break.

[PHOTO] The winter break movie roundup

January 28, 2021
Addi Seybert argues the importance of continuing to fight for important issues following Bidens win.

[PHOTO] Don’t stop fighting, keep pushing

November 12, 2020
Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas evaluates the recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

[PHOTO] The Armenian conflict mimics global battles

November 12, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen previews multiple films releasing during the winter break.

[PHOTO] The films to come during winter break

November 12, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks like the frontrunner for the MVP race so far this season.

[PHOTO] The race for NFL most valuable player heats up

November 12, 2020
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and President-elect Joe Biden triumphantly raise their hands after declaring victory on Saturday, Nov. 7.

[PHOTO] Biden wins election, UNI reacts

November 9, 2020
Joni Ernst has been reelected to her Senate seat in Iowa, as Iowa remains in the red state in the 2020 presidential election.

[PHOTO] A disappointment for Iowa youth

November 5, 2020
Jeremy Corbyn is suspended from the Labour Party following misconduct allegations.

[PHOTO] False accusations have bad consequences

November 5, 2020
Adele hosted SNL on Oct. 24.

[PHOTO] Don’t idolize Adele’s weight loss

November 2, 2020
Sports writer David Warrington discusses why he believes that championships during the era of COVID-19 deserve more respect, rather than being discounted,

[PHOTO] COVID-19 era champs deserve more respect

November 2, 2020
Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin writes a guest column comparing presidents past to the present administration, in light of the nearing election.

[PHOTO] President Donald Trump resembles bad company

October 29, 2020
Opinion Columnist Colin Horning discusses the different possibilities that could lead to a split vote in the electoral college.

[PHOTO] The election could turn into a split electoral vote – here’s how

October 29, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film adaptations of the classic Roald Dahl novel The Witches.

[PHOTO] ‘The Witches’ casts weak spells

October 29, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film The Trial of Chicago 7.

[PHOTO] “Chicago 7” is a timely court drama

October 26, 2020
Iowas head coach Kirk Ferentz is the longest-tenured Power 5 coach in the country and the winningest coach in Iowa history. The Hawkeyes began the 2020 season with a 24-20 road loss to Purdue.

[PHOTO] Iowa falls to Purdue in Big Ten’s football return

October 26, 2020
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has led his team to a 5-0 start so far this season.

[PHOTO] NFL week six: are the Titans contenders?

October 22, 2020
President Donald Trump at the Town Hall style debate held on NBC across from Savannah Guthrie.

[PHOTO] Take away Trump’s Twitter

October 19, 2020
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Adam Sandler film Hubie Halloween.

[PHOTO] Sandler’s ‘Hubie Halloween’ could be worse

October 15, 2020
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury in last Sundays game against the Cleveland Browns. He underwent surgery and it out for the remainder of the season.

[PHOTO] NFL Week 5 recap: three main stories

October 15, 2020
Aaron Rogers and the Green Bay Packers are looking like one of the best teams in the NFL so far this season.

[PHOTO] NFL week 4 breakdown: three takeaways

October 8, 2020
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, Boys in the Band.

[PHOTO] Film Review: stars shine in “Boys in the Band”

October 5, 2020
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have their first of three debates before the election.

[PHOTO] First Presidential debate: a fail

October 1, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, Enola Holmes,

[PHOTO] Netflix movie ‘Enola Holmes’ is clever fun

October 1, 2020
Emerson Slomka discusses President Trumps new 1776 commision and its possible consequences.

[PHOTO] New Exec. Order excuses racism

September 28, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, The Devil All The Time

[PHOTO] Sin and sweat in ‘The Devil All The Time’

September 24, 2020
Fort has earned a starting role as a linebacker on one of the best teams in the NFL

[PHOTO] LJ Fort: undrafted to starting NFL linebacker

September 24, 2020
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[PHOTO] NFL week one: recapping the storylines

September 17, 2020
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[PHOTO] ‘Mulan’ review: more realistic, less fun

September 14, 2020
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