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The men's golf team ended their season at the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference Championships last week.

Men’s golf finishes season at MVC Championships

HUNTER FRIESEN
May 2, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen says that "The Northman" is a "brave and bold revenge tale" and gave it a 3.5/5.

Eggers’ epic “The Northman” tells a tale of bloody revenge

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 25, 2022
UNI softball kept rolling with a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday. They have now won 10 consecutive games and currently stand in first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 14-1 record in league play.

Panthers stay hot, take both games in doubleheader against Drake

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 21, 2022
The UNI volleyball team put up a strong showing against defending national champion Wisconsin during their spring season, but ultimately lost the match.

Panthers fall to reigning champion Wisconsin in spring game

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 18, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen says, "It's going to take a whole lot of magic to get this beat to be fantastic again," with a 2.5 rating.

A muddled story of wizards and muggles in “Secrets of Dumbledore”

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 17, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen gives the newly released film Ambulance a 3 out of 5 review.

“Ambulance” is a Bayhem at its best

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 14, 2022
The UNI men's and women's track team had a strong showing at the K.T. Woodman Classic hosted by Wichita State University, from April 8-9. Three Panthers claimed individual titles in their respective events.

Panther T & F boasts three champions in Wichita

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 14, 2022
The UNI women's tennis team hosted Bradley and Illinois State at the Black Hawk Tennis Club this past weekend. They hosted Senior Day, honoring Olivia Fain and Emma Carr for their senior sendoffs.

Tennis close out homestand with two losses

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 11, 2022
Tiger Woods recently announced that he would be playing in the year's Masters tournament, a little over one year after he was in a major car accident resulting in multiple injuries.

What does Tiger’s return mean for the Masters?

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 7, 2022
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives Marvel's latest movie "Morbius" a 1/5 rating and says, "From the bottom of my heart, I implore you not to watch 'Morbius'"

I’d rather sell my soul than watch “Morbius” again

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 4, 2022
The NCAA Women's Final Four took place this past weekend at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with South Carolina and UCon advancing to meet in the national title game on Sunday, April 3.

Minneapolis hosts Women’s Final Four

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 4, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen calls the Oscars an event that "was no longer a celebration of cinema."

Sans smith slap, another tiring Oscars

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 31, 2022

Panthers take two of three from Evansville

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 28, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen lists his Academy Award predictions

94th Academy Award prediction

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 24, 2022
The UNI women's basketball team saw their end in the WNIT, falling to Drake on the road in Des Moines on Monday.

Panthers’ season ended by Drake in WNIT

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 24, 2022
The UNI wrestling team competed in the Big 12 championships this past Saturday and Sunday. Parker Keckeisen secured his second career Big 12 title over the weekend and several individual Panthers earned at-large bids at the NCAA Championships next week in Detroit, Mich.

Keckeisen wins second Big 12 title, team finished fifth at Big 12 Championships

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 10, 2022
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives "The Batman" a 4/5 and says "I'm excited to see where this story goes next."

“The Batman” finds beauty in the darkness

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 7, 2022
After earning the No. 1 seed in the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament, the Panthers defeated Illinois State in the quarterfinal round before falling to Loyola-Chicago in the semifinals. They will look ahead to a postseason birth in the National Invitational Tournament, or NITm which they secured on automatic bid to play after winning the MVC regular season.

Panthers come up short in Arch Madness

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 7, 2022

Panther golf finishes third in spring season opener

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 3, 2022

Ranking this year’s Best Picture nominee

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 3, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen calls "Cyrano" a "treat" and gave it a rating of 3.5.

Dinklage stops the show in “Cyrano”

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 24, 2022
UNI took down Missouri State last Sunday with ease, moving into first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with only two games remaining.

Panthers bust Bears 95-75, sit atop Valley

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 24, 2022

No honor among thieves in “Uncharted”

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 21, 2022
The Panther men's basketball team split their two-game Illinois road swing, losing to Loyola Chicago on Sunday but defending Illinois State last Tuesday. They will return home on Sunday, Feb. 20 against Missouri State.

Panthers fall to Loyola, defeat Illinois State

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 17, 2022
Check out film critic Hunter Friesens review of "Death on the Nile"

“Death on the Nile” is a misguided murder mystery

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 14, 2022

2022 Academy award nominations recap

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 10, 2022
UNI currently sits atop the MVC with a 9-2 conference record.

Panthers continue to roll, winning streak now at six

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 10, 2022

2021 Oscar nomination predictions

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 7, 2022
UNI men's basketball defeated conference opponents Evansville and Illinois State last week.

Panthers win two over conference opponents

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 31, 2022

A report from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 31, 2022

Twenty-five movies to get excited about in 2022

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 31, 2022
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to victory against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, in what some say was one of the best games ever.

Has this been the best NFL playoffs of all time?

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 27, 2022
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the best movies of the past year.

Ten best films of 2021

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 24, 2022

Winter break movie reviews

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 24, 2022

Companions “Power of the Dog” reinvents the western genre

HUNTER FRIESEN
Dec 6, 2021

UNI wrestlers go winless against Mizzou, Va. Tech

HUNTER FRIESEN
Dec 6, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reflects on what he is thankful for within films.

We are thankful for films

HUNTER FRIESEN
Dec 2, 2021

Panthers lose late on the road to Creighton, 79-72

HUNTER FRIESEN
Dec 2, 2021
UNI picked up their first win of the season with a 95-58 route of the Dubuque Spartans. Their next home game will be Dec. 5 against Richmond.

Panthers dominate Dubuque 95-58, notch first win

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 18, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen calls the "French Dispatch" "a visual masterpiece."

‘The French Dispatch,’ Wes Anderson’s masterpiece

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 15, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen says the new Marvel movie "Eternals" is "different in a refreshing way."

‘Eternals’ just another cog in the Marvel machine

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 8, 2021
Following two big wins against FCS top-10 teams, the Panthers fell short on the road in overtime to Illinois State by the score of 17-10.

Panthers upset by Redbirds in overtime, 17-10

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 8, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen says that "Last Night in Soho" is "anything different than a mild disappointment."

Dreams turn to disappointment

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 1, 2021
The UNI women's soccer team ended their season to in-state rivals Drake, falling by a score of 2-0 on Oct. 28. They then turned right around and faced off against Drake again on Oct. 31 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, losing in heartbreaking fashion in overtime by the score of 3-2. The Panthers end their season with a 6-10-1 record overall and 3-41 in MVC play.

UNI falls to Drake in regular season finale, MVC tournament

HUNTER FRIESEN and COLIN HORNING
Nov 1, 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.

NFL Week 7 recap: What happened to the Chiefs?

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 28, 2021
As "Dune" hits theaters this past weekend, there are questions of there being a second "Dune" soon to start production; "Dune" is set to break pandemic box office records during opening weekend.

“Dune” is a grand disappointment

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 25, 2021

NFL Week 6 recap: It’s now time to overreact

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 21, 2021
Margueite de Carrouges played by Jodie Comer is seen in recent movie "The Last Duel."

“The Last Duel”: A modern medieval epic

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 18, 2021
The Panthers fall to the Purple Aces in Evansville on Friday but bounced back to defeat Indiana State on Saturday night.

Panthers split weekend matches vs Aces, Sycamores

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 18, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives 4/5 for the last James Bond movie that Craig will do. This is Craig's fifth Bond movie.

A farewell to Bond in “No Time to Die”

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 11, 2021

Tiger Woods and the modern superstar golfer

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 11, 2021
Panther soccer knocked off their conference rivals Illinois State with a 2-1 overtime victory this past Saturday.

Panther women beat RedBirds in overtime, 2-1

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 7, 2021
The UNI Panthers won their third straight game against Youngstown State for homecoming, 34-7.

Panthers freeze Penguins 34-7 in homecoming game

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen roasts Venom: Let There Be Carnage in a scathing review.

Venom: A Carnage of Quality

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 4, 2021

MLB playoff picture: What to watch for as postseason nears

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 27, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen says "Dear Evan Hansen" is "misguided but not without its merits."

“Dear Evan Hansen” can not recapture stage magic

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 23, 2021
The UNI volleyball team defeated Texas-San Antonio but fall to Wright State and Marquette over the weekend at the Marquette tournament.

Panthers place third in Marquette tournament

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 23, 2021
Panther quarterback Theo Day looks for a receiver down field at UNI's game against St. Thomas. The Panthers clenched their victory 44-3 in the home opener.

Panthers route St. Thomas 44-3 in home opener

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 20, 2021
"The Power of the Dog" earned the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Fall film festival ushers Oscar season

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 16, 2021
UNI men's & women's golf hits the road for separate tournaments.

Men’s & women’s golf hits road for tournaments

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

“Malignant” is a matter over mind

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 13, 2021
The Panther football team picked up their firs win of the season in Sacramento, Calif. with a 34-16 victory over the Hornets of Sacramento State. Their next game will be a home opener against St. Thomas on Sept. 18.

Day leads Panthers to 34-16 win over Sac State

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 13, 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.

“Shang-Chi” brings balance to the MCU

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 9, 2021
The UNI women's soccer team fell to Western Illinois in overtime on Sunday by a score of 4-3. UNI moves to 1-2-1 on the season and will play their next two matches at home.

Panthers fall to Western Illinois in overtime

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 2, 2021
Hunter Friesen, Northern Iowan film critic, at the Cannes Film Festival.

UNI student offers review of Cannes Film Festival

HUNTER FRIESEN
Aug 30, 2021
UNI opened the 2021 volleyball season in Green Bay, Wis. for the UW-Green Bay tournament. The Panthers won two of the three games they played in over the weekend.

UNI wins 2 of 3 in UW-Green Bay tournament

HUNTER FRIESEN
Aug 30, 2021

Summer 2021 Blockbuster Film Reviews

HUNTER FRIESEN
Aug 26, 2021

College football storylines to watch for in 2021

HUNTER FRIESEN
Aug 26, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives his thoughts on the. 2021 Academy Awards.

An Oscars to remember for the wrong reasons

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 29, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen predicts who will win big at the upcoming Academy Awards.

2021 Academy Award predictions

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 22, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen previews the biggest films set to release this summer.

2021 Summer movie preview

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 15, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest blockbuster 'Godzilla vs. Kong."

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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 5, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new drama "The Father" starring Anthony Hopkins.

‘The Father’ teaches through tears

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 1, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest superhero blockbuster "Zack Snyder's Justice League."

Finally, ‘Justice League’ is enjoyable

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 25, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen discusses the 2021 Academy Award nominations.

2021 Oscar nominations recap

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 18, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new dystopian fantasy film "Chaos Walking" starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.

‘Chaos Walking’ is just white noise

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 11, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday."

Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer’s pain

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 4, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film "I Care a Lot" starring Rosamund Pike, Eliza Gonzalez and Dianne Wiest.

‘I Care a Lot’ is devilishly fun

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 25, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen gives us his top 10 favorite films released in 2020.

Top 10 best films of 2020

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 18, 2021
From Michael Moore to Steven Spielberg, many filmmakers have tackled presidential terms and controversial throughout the decades.

A brief history of presidents in film

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 15, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film "Judas and the Black Messiah."

“Judas” invigorates Fred Hampton’s Legacy

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 8, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new crime drama "The Little Things."

“The Little Things” brings little to the table

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives. his thoughts on the films released over the winter break.

The winter break movie roundup

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 28, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen previews multiple films releasing during the winter break.

The films to come during winter break

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 12, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm."

‘Borat 2’ is a funny retread

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 5, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film adaptations of the classic Roald Dahl novel "The Witches."

‘The Witches’ casts weak spells

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 29, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film "The Trial of Chicago 7."

“Chicago 7” is a timely court drama

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 26, 2020
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Adam Sandler film "Hubie Halloween."

Sandler’s ‘Hubie Halloween’ could be worse

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 15, 2020
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, "Boys in the Band."

Film Review: stars shine in “Boys in the Band”

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 5, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, "Enola Holmes,"

Netflix movie ‘Enola Holmes’ is clever fun

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 1, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new Netflix film, "The Devil All The Time"

Sin and sweat in ‘The Devil All The Time’

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 24, 2020
'Mulan' review: more realistic, less fun

‘Mulan’ review: more realistic, less fun

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 14, 2020
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film, "Tenet"

“Tenet”: an incomprehensible spectacle

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 3, 2020
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the new film, "New Mutants"

“New Mutants” offers nothing new

HUNTER FRIESEN
Aug 31, 2020
Top 5 movies released during quarantine

Top 5 movies released during quarantine

HUNTER FRIESEN
Aug 20, 2020

Film critic gives top five films to watch while social distancing

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 25, 2020
NI Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews “Onward,” the animated film from Pixar.

Pixar’s ‘Onward’ is heartwarming

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 12, 2020
NI film critic Hunter Friesen reviews “The Invisible Man,” the newest film from horror director/writer Leigh Whannell.

Friesen: ‘The Invisible Man’ is one to see

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 5, 2020
NI Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews “The Last Thing He Wanted,” now streaming on Netflix.

‘Last Thing’ is a confusing mess

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 27, 2020
Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in "Sonic the Hedgehog ." [Paramount Pictures/Sega of America]

‘Sonic’ can’t outrun its problems

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 20, 2020
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