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Ever since the insurrection of Jan. 6, there has been a continuous lack of confidence with U.S. elections due to the influence of social media platforms.

[Photo] Misinformation is deadly. What are going to do?

Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capitol Dispatch
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.

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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 25, 2022
The 2022 edition of the World Cup will be held in Qatar. Team USA will be participating for the first time since 2014, after missing the tournament in 2018.

[Photo] FIFA World Cup preview: the tournament heads to Qatar

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Apr 21, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen gives the newly released film Ambulance a 3 out of 5 review.

[Photo] “Ambulance” is a Bayhem at its best

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 14, 2022
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angelos Angels has ushered in a new style of play in Major League Baseball: the ability to both successfully hit and pitch. He captured last year's American League Most Valuable Player in part because of his unique play style, and more players will likely try to imitate his performance in the coming years.

[Photo] Opinion: Shohei Ohtani is leading the charge of a new kind of baseball

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Apr 14, 2022
Kansas won their second national championship under head coach Bill Self, defeating North Carolina on Monday night.

[Photo] College basketball crowns its championships

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Apr 7, 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.

[Photo] What does Tiger’s return mean for the Masters?

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 7, 2022
The Phoenix Suns have been the best team in the NBA all season all season long and will look to get back to the NBA Finals after losing to Milwaukee last year.

[Photo] Preview: 2022 NBA playoffs are fast approaching

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Apr 7, 2022
Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson, if continued, will be the first Black women to ever sit in the history of the Supreme court.

[Photo] Ketanji Brown Jackson and misogynoir

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 4, 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'"

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Minneapolis hosts Women’s Final Four

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 4, 2022
Petroleum is far more ingrained into today's society. A majority of products being purchased today are made from the us e of petroleum.

[Photo] What is the cost in a barrel of oil?

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 31, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen calls the Oscars an event that "was no longer a celebration of cinema."

[Photo] Sans smith slap, another tiring Oscars

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 31, 2022
For the first time ever, North Carolina and Duke will meet in the NCAA Tournament. The two legendary programs will match up in the Final Four, set to take place in New Orleans in April 2.

[Photo] Final Four preview: Duke and UNC meet in New Orleans

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Mar 31, 2022
The Phoenix Suns have been the best team in the NBA throughout the entire year, and are looking to win a title after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals last season.

[Photo] NBA playoff preview: what to watch for

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Mar 28, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen lists his Academy Award predictions

[Photo] 94th Academy Award prediction

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 24, 2022
The first weekend of March Madness this year proved to be like most other years, delivering upsets, thrilling finished and excitement.

[Photo] First and second round NCAA Tournament recap

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 24, 2022
Each year during the NCAA men's basketball tournament, there always seems to be a lower-seeded, underdog team that knocks off the best teams in the tournament. Many factors contribute to possible reasons for this, but one things is certain upsets are practically guaranteed to happen each March.

[Photo] What causes all this madness in March?

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2022
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives "The Batman" a 4/5 and says "I'm excited to see where this story goes next."

[Photo] “The Batman” finds beauty in the darkness

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 7, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen calls "Cyrano" a "treat" and gave it a rating of 3.5.

[Photo] Dinklage stops the show in “Cyrano”

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 24, 2022
Mikaela Shiffrin on Instagram expresses to continue to get up and Simone Biles supports Shiffrin in the same post on Instagram.

[Photo] Leave athletes alone

ABIGAIL SAATHOFF, Opinion Columnist
Feb 21, 2022
L.A. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to lead his team against the Bengals in the Super Bowl on Feb. 13.

[Photo] Conference championship weekend recap: Bengals and Rams emerge

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Feb 3, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Ten best films of 2021

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 24, 2022
Film critic Hunter Friesen reflects on what he is thankful for within films.

[Photo] We are thankful for films

HUNTER FRIESEN
Dec 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

Lennon Janes, Guest Columnist
Nov 29, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen calls the "French Dispatch" "a visual masterpiece."

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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 15, 2021
Jorge Soler w as named the 2021 World Series MVP.

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

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Nov 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

SIERRA CHRISTENSEN, Opinion Columnist
Nov 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 76er's 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

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Nov 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen says that "Last Night in Soho" is "anything different than a mild disappointment."

[Photo] Dreams turn to disappointment

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 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

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Oct 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 ALCS's 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

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Oct 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?

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.

[Photo] “Dune” is a grand disappointment

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 25, 2021
Students around the nation continue to graduate with student loans.

[Photo] College debt effects on students

SIERRA CHRISTENSEN, Opinion Columnist
Oct 18, 2021
Player 456, also known as Seong Gi-hun, is played by Lee Jung-jae and is seen on the floor frozen during the early games.

[Photo] “Squid Game” takes Netflix by storm

ANDREW OLESON, Staff Writer
Oct 14, 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.

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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 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

MARIO MENDEZ, Spanish Editor
Oct 11, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen roasts Venom: Let There Be Carnage in a scathing review.

[Photo] Venom: A Carnage of Quality

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 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?

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Sep 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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 23, 2021
"The Power of the Dog" earned the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

[Photo] Fall film festival ushers Oscar season

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

[Photo] “Malignant” is a matter over mind

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

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

MARIO MENDEZ AGUILAR, Spanish Writer
Sep 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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 9, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives his thoughts on the. 2021 Academy Awards.

[Photo] An Oscars to remember for the wrong reasons

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 29, 2021
Sabrina Conway compares the color black and Black people.

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

Sabrina Conway, Guest Columnist
Apr 22, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen predicts who will win big at the upcoming Academy Awards.

[Photo] 2021 Academy Award predictions

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 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

MOHAMMED RAWWAS
Apr 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

EMERSON SLOMKA
Apr 19, 2021
Tanner Richards questions the motives of the "Black Lives Matter" group.

[Photo] Black Lives Matter: group vs phrase

TANNER RICHARDS, Opinion Columnist
Apr 15, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen previews the biggest films set to release this summer.

[Photo] 2021 Summer movie preview

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 15, 2021
Dan Levy, known best for his involvement in "Schitt's 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

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Apr 12, 2021
Tanner Richards discusses the controversial new voter ID law in Georgia.

[Photo] Voter ID is not voter suppression

TANNER RICHARDS, Opinion Columnist
Apr 5, 2021
Film critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest blockbuster 'Godzilla vs. Kong."

[Photo] ‘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.

[Photo] ‘The Father’ teaches through tears

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 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

PIEER (Panther Initiative for Environmental Equity and Resiliance), Guest Columnist
Mar 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”

AL MAIER, Opinion Columnist
Mar 25, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the latest superhero blockbuster "Zack Snyder's Justice League."

[Photo] Finally, ‘Justice League’ is enjoyable

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

[Photo] Price to pay with stimulus money

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Mar 22, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen discusses the 2021 Academy Award nominations.

[Photo] 2021 Oscar nominations recap

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

[Photo] No relief with the relief bill

TANNER RICHARDS, Opinion Columnist
Mar 15, 2021
Tyler Montgomery argues how impactful the Biden Administration has really been.

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

TYLER MONTGOMERY
Mar 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

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

[Photo] Dr. Seuss isn’t “cancelled”

EMERSON SLOMKA
Mar 4, 2021
Film Critic Hunter Friesen reviews the upcoming film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday."

[Photo] Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer’s pain

HUNTER FRIESEN
Mar 4, 2021
Columnist Mohammed Rawwas examines the Biden administration's progress one month into office.

[Photo] The Trump in sheep’s clothing

MOHAMMED RAWWAS
Feb 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

EMERSON SLOMKA
Feb 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

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 25, 2021
Rush Limbaugh passed away on Feb. 17, 2021.

[Photo] Rush Limbaugh passes, will be replaced

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

[Photo] Top 10 best films of 2020

HUNTER FRIESEN
Feb 18, 2021
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[Photo] There will be another Trump

TYLER MONTGOMERY
Feb 15, 2021
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[Photo] Ngozi Okonjoa-Iweala and the WTO don’t fit

MOHAMMED RAWWAS
Feb 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

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

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

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

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

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

[Photo] ‘Recovering’ is not what we need

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

[Photo] The winter break movie roundup

HUNTER FRIESEN
Jan 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

ADDI SEYBERT
Nov 12, 2020
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