The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan
The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan
The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan
Clinton Olsasky

Clinton Olsasky, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu

All content by Clinton Olsasky
Executive Editor Clinton Olsasky pens a farewell column, expressing thanks for those at the Northern Iowan who have impacted his life.

Executive editor says goodbye

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 26, 2018
Directed by Wes Anderson, "Isle of Dogs" was released on March 23 and has received a 91 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A dazzling dystopian dog film

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 19, 2018
John Krasinski, actor and director of "A Quiet Place," has reached his artistic turning point, according to NI film critic Clinton Olsasky. The film has a 96 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

New horror flick silently shocks

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 12, 2018
Steven Spielberg's film "Ready Player One" received a 74 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Ready Player One’ is fun thrill ride

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 9, 2018
Now former Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Director of Governmental Relations Maggie Miller was voted out of office on April 4, with a vote of 15-2.

Miller removed by a vote of 15-2

JACOB MADDEN and CLINTON OLSASKY
Apr 5, 2018
The Universal Pictures film "Blockers" stars Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz and John Cena. The movie will be available for wide release on April 6.

Teen sex comedy transcends genre

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 2, 2018
NISG member to be investigated

NISG member to be investigated

CLINTON OLSASKY and JACOB MADDEN
Mar 29, 2018
The film adaption of "A Wrinkle in Time" is directed by Ava DuVernay featuring an all star cast. It has a 41 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Reviewer wrecks ‘Wrinkle in Time’

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 26, 2018
Chiquita Loveless, coordinator of Military and Veteran Student Services, encourages all students to attend the PTSD awareness event, which is now in its second year.

PTSD event returning to UNI

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 22, 2018
Drew Stensland & Kristen Ahart win runoff

Drew Stensland & Kristen Ahart win runoff

CLINTON OLSASKY, JOSHUA DAUSENER, and
Mar 8, 2018
TheatreUNI had its last performance of "Hair" this past weekend. "Hair" first premiered on Broadway in 1968.

TheatreUNI lets the sunshine in with ‘Hair’

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 8, 2018
Vice presidential candidate Kristen Ahart and presidential candidate Drew Stensland wait in anticipation for the election results.

NISG to have runoff presidential election

CLINTON OLSASKY and JOSHUA DAUSENER
Mar 1, 2018
NI film critic Clinton Olsasky predicts "The Shape of Water" as Academy Award recipient for Best Picture.

Best Picture nominees recap

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 1, 2018
Students walk out for gun control

Students walk out for gun control

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 22, 2018
The film "Mudbound" was released Nov. 17, 2017 through Netflix. Mary J. Blige plays Florence Jackson, a role that earned her an Oscar nomination.

WWII film highlights trauma at home

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 22, 2018
"I, Tonya" features Allison Janney as the mother of Tonya Harding, a role that won her a Golden Globe. The film has a 90 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Olympic biopic is ‘bitingly funny’

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 15, 2018
"The Fair's in Town" is an original play written and directed by UNI senior Colin Mattox.

Original play embraces authenticity

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 8, 2018
Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps star in "Phantom Thread," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

‘Phantom Thread’ weaves tale of toxic love

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 1, 2018
"The Greatest Showman" was released Dec. 8, 2017 and has since made $194.7 million in the box office. The Rotten Tomatoes critics gave the film a 54 percent approval rating, while the audience gave it 90 percent.

‘The Greatest Showman’ fails to deliver

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 25, 2018
"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," directed by Jake Kasdan, has received a 76 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was released on Dec. 20, 2017 and has an overall box office of $666.2 million as of press time.

‘Jumanji’: welcome to boredom

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 22, 2018
Three dead in car crash south of campus

Three dead in car crash south of campus

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 18, 2018
"The Post," directed by Steven Spielberg, has received positive reviews from critics and currently carries an 88 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘The Post’ delights, informs, inspires

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 18, 2018
"The Shape of Water," directed by Guillermo del Toro, starred Sally Hawkings and Octavia Spencer, who were both nominated for Golden Globe awards.

NI film critic’s top movies of 2017

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 11, 2018
The University of Northern Iowa plans to acquire University Book & Supply before March of 2018.

UNI plans to buy Book & Supply

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Dec 7, 2017
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," directed and written by Martin McDonaugh (pictured), has a 94 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Heartfelt dark comedy a success

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Dec 7, 2017
CFPD searching for possible Hill shooting witness

CFPD searching for possible Hill shooting witness

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Dec 4, 2017
The new Pixar film "Coco" has received critical acclaim and currently carries a 96 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Coco’ expertly plucks heartstrings

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Nov 30, 2017
"Murder on the Orient Express," Kenneth Branagh's remake based on the popular Agatha Christie novel of the same name, has received a 58 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Express’ remake goes off the rails

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Nov 16, 2017
Shots fired on Hill: one dead, one injured

Shots fired on Hill: one dead, one injured

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Nov 13, 2017
The new biopic "Marshall" was released on Oct. 13 and has received generally positive reviews from critics. The film currently carries an 83 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Marshall’ is supreme disappointment

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Nov 6, 2017
UNI signs DREAMer legislation support letter

UNI signs DREAMer legislation support letter

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 26, 2017
"Battle of the Sexes," starring Emma Stone, has received largely positive reviews from critics and currently an 85 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

New biopic serves up inspiration

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 26, 2017
Derrick Darby, visiting professor and philosopher from the University of Michigan, came to UNI to discusses the problems of racism in education.

[Photo] Darby discusses racism in Iowa schools

NICOLE BAXTER, Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2017
October horror film series

October horror film series

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 19, 2017
"Blade Runner 2049," starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, has received critical acclaim. The highly anticipated sequel currently holds an 89 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Sci-fi sequel is superb successor

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 16, 2017

Gunshot heard on campus

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 12, 2017
Panther Portrait: UNI Homecoming pep rally

Panther Portrait: UNI Homecoming pep rally

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 9, 2017
The new biographical crime film "American Made," directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise, has received generally positive reviews from critics. It currently holds an 87 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘American Made’ educates, entertains

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 9, 2017
Reese Witherspoon stars in the new romantic comedy "Home Again." The film, directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, has been panned by critics. It currently carries a 31 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Skip ‘Home Again’ for Homecoming

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 2, 2017
Fire destroys cars, garage

Fire destroys cars, garage

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 29, 2017
Senior jazz studies major Clayton Ryan was one of two UNI students who performed stand-up at Octopus Comedy Night this past Wednesday at the Octopus on College Hill.

[Photo] Octopus Comedy Night brings laughs to the Hill

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | hauers@uni.edu
Sep 25, 2017
The UNI Dance Marathon's Colorful Miles for Miracles 5K was held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Big Woods Lake.

Colorful Miles for Miracles 5K

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 25, 2017
Bill Skarsgard stars as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in "It," based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. "It" has received positive reviews and currently holds an 85 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘It’ merges nostalgia with horror

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 21, 2017
Opinion columnist responds to a previous column about the rescinding of DACA, referring to deporrtations as "cruel" and "barbarous."

[Photo] Columnist responds to DACA opinion piece

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist
Sep 18, 2017
Jennifer Lawrence stars in the new psychological horror film "Mother!", directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film has polarized critics upon release and currently carries a 68% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Mother!’ gives birth to masterpiece

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 18, 2017
Elizabeth Olson stars as FBI Agent Jane Banner in the new crime drama "Wind River," directed by Taylor Sheridan. The film has received critical acclaim and currently carries an 86 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Wind River’ will chill your heart

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 14, 2017
DACA Dreamers close to home

DACA Dreamers close to home

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 11, 2017
Kyle MacLachlan reprised his role as FBI Special Agent dale Cooper in the long-awaited third season of "Twin Peaks," the finale of which aired this past Sunday.

“Twin Peaks” transforms TV again

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 7, 2017
"Logan Lucky," starring Channing Tatum (left) and Adam Driver (right), has received positive reviews from critics. It currently holds a 92 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

“Logan” flick pushes its luck

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Sep 7, 2017
Ya Like Jazz?

Ya Like Jazz?

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Aug 31, 2017
The new crime drama "Good Time," directed by Ben and Josh Safdie has received considerable critical acclaim. The film, starring Robert Pattinson, currently boasts an 88 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

New crime drama is a “Good Time”

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Aug 31, 2017
UNI professor Andy Anderson speaks about his climb of Mount Everest.

[Photo] Summiting Everest

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer
Aug 28, 2017
Students gathered at Panther Plots last Thursday for the fifth annual Harvest Festival, where they feasted on vegetables from the garden and enjoyed live music.

[Photo] Fifth fall Harvest Fest

NICOLE BAXTER, Staff Writer
Aug 28, 2017
Executive editor Clinton Olsasky discusses the importance of journalism on campus colleges, urging readers to let their voices be heard.

Executive editor welcomes readers back

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Aug 24, 2017
Directed by Julia Ducournau, "Raw" has a 90 percent certified fresh rating with Rotten Tomatoes. NI's film critic named it the top summer film.

Top five movies of the summer

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Aug 24, 2017
Students slip and slide on Hill

Students slip and slide on Hill

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Aug 24, 2017
CABapalooza on the horizon

CABapalooza on the horizon

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 24, 2017
PANTHER PORTRAIT: TAPP Catwalk 25 Around the World

PANTHER PORTRAIT: TAPP Catwalk 25 Around the World

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 24, 2017
The bell is currently situated on the ground floor of the Maucker Union near the Health Beat. History professor Thomas Connors wants to see the bell relocated to the site of the original orphanage, near the Center for Multicultural Education.

From where the bell tolls: the untold story of a UNI artifact

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 13, 2017
"Kong: Skull Island," starring John Goodman, serves as a reboot to the "King Kong" franchise. The film has garnered generally positive reviews from most critics, as it currently holds a 77 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Kong’ not exactly a barrel of monkeys

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 13, 2017
Brandon Lynch (left) and Alex Crum (right) see-saw during Sigma Phi Epsilon's 24-hour See SAAW event on Monday, which marked the beginning of the organization's fifth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week.

Panther Portrait: Sexual Assault Awareness Week

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 13, 2017
PANTHER PORTRAIT: Progressive Prom

PANTHER PORTRAIT: Progressive Prom

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 10, 2017
PANTHER PORTRAIT: Fourth Annual Rod Con

PANTHER PORTRAIT: Fourth Annual Rod Con

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Apr 3, 2017
Christy Kessens (pictured right) serves as the public policy chair on the Iowa board for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Kessens worked to bring the first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to UNI four years ago.

Walk to raise suicide awareness

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 30, 2017
Panther Portrait: Panther Gaming Convention

Panther Portrait: Panther Gaming Convention

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 27, 2017
PANTHER PORTRAIT: Dance Marathon "Big Event"

PANTHER PORTRAIT: Dance Marathon “Big Event”

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 6, 2017
UNI communication and performance studies graduate student Ryan Courtney (pictured far left) wrote, directed and starred in the original play "Boys Will Be Boys" this past weekend at the Interpreters Theatre.

Play expertly explores masculinity

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Mar 6, 2017
PANTHER PORTRAIT: Motown Sound Celebration

PANTHER PORTRAIT: Motown Sound Celebration

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 27, 2017
UPDATE: NISG election results

UPDATE: NISG election results

CLINTON OLSASKY and NICK FISHER
Feb 23, 2017
NISG Debates

NISG Debates

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 20, 2017
4 Door Theatre, a band based out Nashville, TN, opened for The Maine

PANTHER PORTRAITS: CAB brings The Maine to UNI

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 13, 2017
The new comedy-drama "A Dog's Purpose" currently carries a "rotten" score of 35 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Dog flick screws the pooch

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 9, 2017
"Pippin" tells the story of a young man's journey of self discovery. The musical, which utilizes an unconventional narrative structure and intentionally anachronistic set design, is characterized by a surreal atmosphere throughout.

Surreal musical brings real emotions

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 6, 2017
The cast of "Hidden Figures" received this year's Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. "Hidden Figures" currently boasts a 92 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes

“Hidden Figures” makes heroes visible

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Feb 6, 2017
Viral pop sensation Postmodern Jukebox performed at the GBPAC Thursday, Jan. 26. Pictured (from left to right) are singers Robyn Adele Anderson, Brielle Von Hugel and Dani Armstrong

PMJ works wonder at GBPAC

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 30, 2017
"Uncommon Sense," a play commissioned by the GBPAC, shines a light on the autism spectrum. The play took place in the GBPAC last weekend.

“Uncommon” play a success

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 23, 2017
The new play "Uncommon Sense" is the result of multiple years of collaboration between the NY-based Tectonic Theater project and the GBPAC.

GBPAC commissions first play

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Jan 19, 2017
The Hearst Center for the Arts is located at 304 W. Seerly Boulevard several blocks away from campus. Several holiday concerts will occur here ranging from jazz to more traditional styles.

Hearst Center preview

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Dec 1, 2016
Social House was one of three businesses that was broken into on Oct. 7. Damages included point of sales systems, broken liquor bottles and more.

Break-ins burden businesses

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Nov 3, 2016
Some Assembly Required will be hosting their second monthly show of the year on Friday at the Wesley Foundation at 9 p.m.

Improv troupe serves killer comedy

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 27, 2016

Sexual misconduct

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 17, 2016
Nancy Newhoff

Editor to visit UNI

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 17, 2016
Nat Turner, played by Nate Parker, is a slave who must decide if he wants to stand up for what he believes in.

Parker’s turn as Nat Turner turns heads

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 17, 2016
Nathan Twedt

Student death ruled accidental drowning

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 13, 2016

Plant director discusses duties

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 10, 2016
Chris Martin served as the communication studies department head throughout the electronic media program transition to digital media.

Program overhaul brings journalism

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 3, 2016
Alexis Hill and Mason Meyer were engaged to be married this past Friday during 'Campaniling'

Shocking proposal

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | olsaskyc@uni.edu
Oct 3, 2016
Load More Stories