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All content by SHELBY WELSCH
TheatreUNI presented "Doubt: A Parable" in the Bertha-Martin Theatre from Thursday, April 5 through 8, and it will continue to run Thursday, April 12 through April 15 at 7:30 p.m. It is free to UNI students.

TheatreUNI explores ‘Doubt’

SHELBY WELSCH, Theatre & Event Critic
Apr 12, 2018
The show "Riverdance" came to the Gallagher Bluedorn for three performances this past weekend. NI reviewer Shelby Welsch said the dancing was phenomenal throughout the show.

‘Riverdance’ is ‘brilliantly ravishing’

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Mar 8, 2018
Pictured from left to right are the cast of "Jersey Boys": Chris Stevens, Corey Greenan, Jonny Wexler and Tommaso Antico. "Jersey Boys" is a multiple Tony Award winning musical.

Jukebox musical has talented cast

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater & Event Critic
Mar 1, 2018
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) hosted "Rent," performed by Work Light Productions, on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13.

‘Rent’ 20th anniversary dazzles

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater & Event Critic
Feb 19, 2018
The UNI Opera and the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented "Hansel and Gretel" on Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.

A beautiful spin on a classic fairy tale

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater and Event Critic
Feb 1, 2018
TheatreUNI's "Mother Courage and Her Children" featured Professor Cynthia Goatley's final performance.

Triumphant ‘Mother Courage’ play

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater and Event Critic
Dec 4, 2017
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
Theatre UNI premiered "The Aliens" on Thursday, Oct. 19 and finished running on Sunday, Oct. 29. The Strayer Wood Theatre performances featured the acting talents (pictured from left to right) of Jakob Reha, Sam Wiegens and Luke Van Cleve.

Heartbreakingly beautiful Theatre UNI play

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater Critic
Oct 30, 2017
Jesse McCartney, 30-year-old singer-songwriter, performed in the Maucker Union ballroom Saturday, Oct. 21. McCartney was brought in by the UNI Campus Activities Board (CAB).

Jesse McCartney: still a heart-throb

SHELBY WELSCH, Event Critic
Oct 23, 2017
Legendary actress and comedian Lily Tomlin (of "Laugh-In fame) performed a one-woman comedy show last Friday, Oct. 6, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performance Arts Center (GBPAC)

Legendary comedian graces GBPAC

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater and Event Critic
Oct 9, 2017
NI theater and event critic Shelby Welsch said the UNI School of Music concert was "super fun" to watch.

School of Music Benefit Concert

SHELBY WELSCH, Theater and Event Critic
Sep 28, 2017
The Varsity Men's Glee Club does a welcome home concert at the start of every school year.

Welcoming home Men’s Glee

SHELBY WELSCH, Event Critic
Aug 28, 2017
'Into the Woods' hits high notes

‘Into the Woods’ hits high notes

SHELBY WELSCH, Theatre & Event Critic
Apr 24, 2017
Above is the cover of the latest issue of Uprising Magazine. This issue was over 60 pages long.

Zine highlights fashion scene

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2017
Drag performers Lana del Gay (left) and Artemis Cardiac (right) took the stage on Monday for UNI Proud's annual Drag Ball.

Drag ball kicks off Pride Week

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Apr 6, 2017
Phillip Hopper, assistant professor of electronic media, will serve as one of two judges for the Digital Media program's film contest.

D-Media program holds film contest

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Feb 16, 2017
Attendees of the Dance Marathon Black Tie Affair pose with the letter "FTK" (representing "For the Kids"). The Black Tie Affair is one of many DM events leading up to the Big Event

Dressing up ‘For the Kids’

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2017
Students volunteer inside the Maucker Union Ballroom during Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2016. The event is hosted by SLC.

MLK: service day, not holiday

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2017
The haunted house is held in Noehren Hall each year with student actors who create spooky scenes in each room

Horrors on Hudson

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2016
Conversation with a clown

Conversation with a clown

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2016
Creepy Clowns on Campus

Creepy Clowns on Campus

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 10, 2016
Four of the five homecoming queen candidates stop on stage at the Royalty Competition before their individual performances. Performances included ribbon twirling, lip syncing and more.

Royalty Unmasked

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2016
Runners jogged past the campanile with their orange attire during the UNI Dance Marathon 5k on Saturday afternoon

Miracles for Miles

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Sep 22, 2016
Comparing Campus Christian Ministries

Comparing Campus Christian Ministries

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Sep 1, 2016
a member from each Greek organization punches a fist with enthusiasm during the talent show. The Greek god and goddess talent show showcased each Greek Life chapter

May the odds be ever in FSL’s favor

KATIE BAUGHMAN and SHELBY WELSCH
Apr 28, 2016
All art pieces in the "Our Actions Our Earth" display were created by non-art major student with no experience constructing an exhibit like this before.

Artistic display at UNI goes green

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Apr 21, 2016
'Out of the Darkness' walk to spread awareness

‘Out of the Darkness’ walk to spread awareness

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Apr 11, 2016
a costume contest will be held at Ron Con, but participants are not required to dress up. The event is free and open to the public.

UNI’s “mini comic con” coming in April

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Mar 28, 2016
CF high school teacher, Douglas Wilkinson, was recently arrested for stealing medicine. UNI students weighed in on the charges

CV arrests teach COE students lesson

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Mar 7, 2016
Fill up on Study Abroad

Fill up on Study Abroad

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Feb 18, 2016

Panther PAC combats inadequate funding

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2016
Dancers dress in 1920s attire and swing dance at the Hot Sardines performance, participating in another period specific event that UNI Ballroom and Swing has been a part of this year.

Dancing into another decade

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2016
Students get physical by playing Twister. Unlike the traditional Twister played on a mat, this version was inflatable, making it more of a challenge

‘Let’s Get Physical’ with CAB

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Feb 1, 2016
Criminology professor, Keith Crew, speaking at the non-partisan criminal justice panel hosted by Students for Rand at Seerely Hall on Wednesday

Panel talks criminal justice

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Jan 25, 2016

Rock the mock caucus

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Jan 21, 2016
'It's time to duel' with the new club on campus, The Dueling Panthers. This group gets together to play their best "Yu-Gi-Oh" duel monster cards.

Yu-Gi…oh?

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Jan 14, 2016
ADPi's lone survivor

ADPi’s lone survivor

SHELBY WELSCH
Nov 19, 2015
ARCTICenter: the new 'cool' thing

ARCTICenter: the new ‘cool’ thing

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Nov 5, 2015
CABtoberfest

CABtoberfest

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2015
Drag-A-Ganza: spooky and sassy

Drag-A-Ganza: spooky and sassy

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 29, 2015

Trouble with ticket policy

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 22, 2015
Pedro, Princess and others perform for votes

Pedro, Princess and others perform for votes

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2015
Organization offers LiNK to those fleeing North Korea

Organization offers LiNK to those fleeing North Korea

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 8, 2015

Green and easy transportation

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 5, 2015
Jeopardizing the Union

Jeopardizing the Union

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2015

Variety of talent at Sidecar

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2015
President Evans approves of spring 2016 tuition increase

President Evans approves of spring 2016 tuition increase

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Sep 21, 2015
Off Campus? Off the mind of students

Off Campus? Off the mind of students

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Sep 3, 2015
Bash in the Stacks brings students to Rod

Bash in the Stacks brings students to Rod

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2015
Student Employment on the Rise

Student Employment on the Rise

SHELBY WELSCH, Staff Writer
Aug 27, 2015
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