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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

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

April 19, 2021
Tanner Richards questions the motives of the

[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

[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

[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 Sheriff's 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

[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

[PHOTO] ‘Chaos Walking’ is just white noise

March 11, 2021
Emerson Slomka discusses the controversy surrounding beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.

[PHOTO] Dr. Seuss isn’t “cancelled”

March 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film

[PHOTO] Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer’s pain

March 4, 2021
Columnist Mohammed Rawwas examines the Biden administration's 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

[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

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

February 8, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new crime drama

[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 Biden's 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 president's 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

[PHOTO] ‘The Witches’ casts weak spells

October 29, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film

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

October 26, 2020
Iowa's 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

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

October 15, 2020
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury in last Sunday's 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,

[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,

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

October 1, 2020
Emerson Slomka discusses President Trump's new

[PHOTO] New Exec. Order excuses racism

September 28, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film,

[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
Iowa State has season opener in Jack Trice Stadium

[PHOTO] Iowa State Cyclones sink in bayou against Cajuns

September 14, 2020
Former UNI Panther David Johnson on Arizona Cardinals team.

[PHOTO] Former Panthers make impact in NFL

September 14, 2020
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film,

[PHOTO] “Tenet”: an incomprehensible spectacle

September 3, 2020
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[PHOTO] Panther Profile: Patriots’ Xavier Williams

September 3, 2020
Orlando Magic player Jonathon Issac was one of the few NBA players to not kneel during the national anthem, citing religious reasons.

[PHOTO] Athletes need to do more to see desired change

September 3, 2020
Actor Chadwick Boseman passes away from long battle with colon cancer

[PHOTO] Seybert: Representation matters

August 31, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film,

[PHOTO] “New Mutants” offers nothing new

August 31, 2020
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[PHOTO] NFL preview: Brady in Tampa and other storylines

August 27, 2020
UNI graduate and current Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was named the NBA's Coach of the Year for the 2019-2020 season. Nurse also won an NBA championship with the Raptors in 2019.

[PHOTO] UNI grad Nick Nurse named NBA’s top coach

August 24, 2020
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[PHOTO] NBA Playoffs: Bucks – Clippers Finals?

August 24, 2020
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[PHOTO] UNI postpones fall sports to spring

August 20, 2020
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[PHOTO] How will the MLB season play out amid a pandemic?

August 20, 2020
Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas discusses how presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden’s policies mimick those of President Barack Obama.

[PHOTO] Biden: a return to the Obama presidency

March 12, 2020
Opinion Columnist Nicholas Schindler explains why Tom Brady is not the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the NFL.

[PHOTO] Why would fans settle on crowning the NFL’s GOAT?

March 12, 2020
NI Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews “Onward,” the animated film from Pixar.

[PHOTO] Pixar’s ‘Onward’ is heartwarming

March 12, 2020
Uduoka Azubuike and the Kansas Jayhawks look to be the top-seeded team in this year’s NCAA tournament. They will look to win their first championship since 2008.

[PHOTO] Selection Sunday: who will cut the nets in Atlanta?

March 12, 2020
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[PHOTO] ‘Super Tuesday’ leaves uncertainty

March 5, 2020
Opinion Columnist Abigail Bennethum questions if the formula for Netflix’s “Love is Blind” actually works. Above, Mark Cuevas in the dating pods on the streaming service’s dating show.

[PHOTO] Netflix reality series questions if ‘Love is Blind’

March 5, 2020
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson looks to lead the Panthers through Arch Madness to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.

[PHOTO] Arch Madness preview: who will take home the title?

March 5, 2020
Opinion Columnist Addi Seybert stresses the importance of not divideing the vote during the 2020 election.

[PHOTO] Democrats should not divide the vote

March 2, 2020
Opinion Columnist Mohammed Rawwas discusses fascism, neoliberalism and oligarchy in relation to the 2020 election.

[PHOTO] Fascism, neoliberalism and oligarchy

February 27, 2020
NI Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews “The Last Thing He Wanted,” now streaming on Netflix.

[PHOTO] ‘Last Thing’ is a confusing mess

February 27, 2020
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