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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pulitzer speaker to come 2

NISG response to DACA 3

Panther Portrait 4

UNI vs. ISU football recap 6

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Peace rally

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NICOLE BAXTER Staff Writer

On Thursday, Aug. 31, the rooftop of Maucker Union served as the venue for a peace rally organized in response to the events that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia in August.

The peace rally, held

by Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), hosted several speakers who all shared

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In

good Time a Doug dubois exhibition

SYDNEY HAUER Staff Writer

It’s a good time to visit “In Good Time,” a retrospective exhibition featuring the three main bodies of work by New York-based photographer Doug DuBois.

The exhibition is locat-

ed in the UNI Gallery of Art in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB).

“Our idea for the gallery is always for our exhibitions to serve a pedagogical purpose,” said Darrell Taylor, director of the art gallery.

“They need to connect with the students in a very, very intimate way.”

Taylor was approached by the Aperture Foundation, through whom obtaining this exhibition was made possible. They were interested in bringing a show to UNI’s art gallery.

The Aperture Foundation

is, according to their website, “a not-for-profit foundation, connects the photo community and its audiences with the most inspiring work, the sharpest ideas and with each other — in print, in person and online.”

When the prospect of bringing a photography exhibition to the gallery arose, Taylor met with photography professor Noah Doely to discuss whose exhibition they should bring.

They ultimately decided that DuBois’ work would be right for the space and the current students.

DuBois is an artist based out of Syracuse, New York, where he works as an associate professor at Syracuse University.  See IN GOOD TIME, page 5

messages of compassion, action and understanding.

Jamal White, NISG president, was the first speaker to address the crowd of nearly 100 people who gathered to hear various advocates for diversity and inclusion. He said the purpose of the event was to give students the opportunity to recognize the differences they share and support one another.

“I think too many times, whenever we are addressing things in regard to diversi-

ty and inclusion, a lot of it is reactive,” White said. “It’s after something happens and we have to respond […] The conversation of diversity and inclusion cannot just be a one and done type of thing; I think it has to be ongoing. So, we wanted to start it right in the beginning of the school year and keep it ongoing and continue to have those conversations.”  See PEACE RALLY, page 2

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Pictured is “Jordan Up the Pole, Russell Heights, Cobh, Ireland.” (2010) This is one of many photographs on display in the “In Good Time” exhibition.

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Son of Pulitzer winner coming to UNI AMELIA DUAX

example of how the news media can cover scientific issues,” Martin said. “We’re really proud of the fact that they won a Pulitzer. It’s like a big win for them, and maybe for the whole state of Iowa.”

Martin also said he was pleased that Tom Cullen is a UNI alumnus, which was another great reason for having Cullen come to UNI to give his lecture. As for the Pulitzer win, Martin said he was glad to see a small-town newspaper do exceptional reporting and write great editorials.

“The ten editorials that were part of its Pulitzer package are really phenomenal and really tell the whole story of Iowa’s problem with dirty groundwater and also the difficulty Iowa’s had politically in getting it cleaned up,” Martin said. “I’m a big advocate for journalism, and I think this is a wonderful time to be doing journalism.

The industry is certainly going through some difficult times in terms of figuring out how to monetize journalism.”

Kamyar Enshayan was also

proud to see the efforts of Tom Cullen help win a Pulitzer Prize.

“It’s great to see the good work of paying attention to and addressing local matters are rewarded,” Enshayan said.

“Free press is the fourth branch of self-governance, and we all need to pay attention and expect good journalism.”

Martin said that in terms of the tools used nowadays for journalism, it’s an exciting time for journalism nationally, as well as locally.

“Journalism is so important in small towns in Iowa,” Martin said. “Often times for the local newspapers, it’s the only medium that reaches those people and speaks directly about their lives. In a bigger city, there’s all kinds of outlets, but in a town like Storm Lake the newspapers are really important because it’s the one medium that really speaks to the issues in that community.”

According to Enshayan, small town newspapers play an important part in helping Iowans better understand what

is happening locally.

“There is a huge role all papers have in Iowa to help Iowans realize what is going on here, who is who, who is pooping in our drinking water, who is shaping our future, what are some great possibilities in Iowa, how to strengthen democracy in our state and what is our responsibility to our state, to our county and to our towns?”

Enshayan said. “There are so many stories, so much work to do right here.”

Martin noted that the local newspapers are doing well because of the lack of digital competition that big city newspapers deal with.

“Storm Lake is kind of an interesting city because it’s not very large, yet it has two competing newspapers,” Martin said. “There’s not a lot of big cities that have that.

“Tom Cullen is really an inspiration for young reporters.

He’s only in his mid-twenties, yet he’s already done the reporting that a Pulitzer Prize was based on. It shows what you can do just a few years after

gets us nowhere except pain, destruction and despair. We continued from page 1 must have peace over hurt and Following White, Paula hate.”

Knudson, vice president of stuGwenne Berry, chief diversity dent affairs, spoke about kind- officer on campus, shared a brief, ness and compassion, emphasiz- yet salient message in which she ing the necessity for everyone underscored the reality of the to recognize their biases and situation. She urged those at the equalize the playing field. rally to continue their involve“It’s about our humanity, not ment after the event. our differences. It is about being “Do not become complacent human. We are stronger and in the privilege of this peace better together,” Knudson said. rally,” Berry said. “Do more than “We have to be better than hate rally. I’m asking you to act.” and segregation. Eye for an eye All the advocates who spoke during the rally prompted booming applause and sincere cheers as those in at tenda nce expressed their support for the speakers’ words of peace.

T a i t KIRBY DAVIS/Northern Iowan a Students gathered on top of Maucker Union in response Larson, junior English to the events at Charlottesville.

major who attended the rally, said the event reminded him of how to best engage with such a sensitive topic.

“This event was special because it impressed on me the importance of listening,” Larson said. “If we ever want to help one another, we need to first understand one another, and rallies like this help open up the difficult but crucial conversations we need to have to combat hate.

“It reminded me that I need to do less speaking and more listening.”

Other speakers at the event included Jamie Butler-Chidozie, the director of the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), Belinda Creighton-Smith, a pastor at Faith Temple Baptist Church, Darvel Givens, the director of diversity on campus and Tristan Bernhard, NISG vice president.

Butler-Chidozie gave a spirited speech that demanded action.

“Do something,” ButlerChidozie said. “We invite you to do something — that is social

justice. Stand up and stand alongside.”

She continued by reminding the audience that, as she spoke, injustices were occurring.

Her concern and devotion for social justice and inclusion were emphasized throughout her address and, especially, in her closing remarks.

At one point, Butler-Chidozie quoted the Dalai Lama, saying, “It is not enough to be compassionate; we must act.”

Expressing her heavy heart and belief in the individual’s story, Creighton-Smith asked the audience to recognize their state on interconnectedness, saying, “I am because we are.”

As she delivered her proclamations of unity to the crowd she urged the listeners to truly examine the word “peace.”

“Shalom is a powerful word,” Creighton-Smith said.

Givens took the stage next and was met with loud applause, nodding heads and cheering. He spoke about the importance of unity and understanding in the

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On Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Sabin Hall, UNI alumnus Tom Cullen will be speaking about how the Storm Lake Times won a Pulitzer Prize in April 2017. The prize was given to the Storm Lake Times in recognition of their reporting on the Des Moines Waterworks lawsuit.

Chris Martin, professor of communication studies, and Kamyar Enshayan, the director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE), were able to give more information on what Thursday’s lecture will cover.

According to Martin, the lecture was planned as part of a bigger program that is working on in conjunction with the CEEE. Martin is currently the director of science and media at the CEEE, and he said that he is interested in how the news media covers scientific issues such as water pollution.

“Tom Cullen and the Storm Lake Times are a really good

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graduating from a place like UNI. You can do some really significant work.”

Tom Cullen’s lecture, while primarily focused on science and the media, will also serve as a way for aspiring reporters to see what career pathways UNI can offer. Cullen’s lecture will be a part of a ‘Sustainability Lecture Series,’ which will continue from Sept. 7 through October. face of hate and injustice.

“The only way to drive out fear is with understanding – just as the only way to drive out darkness is with light,” Givens said.

By illuminating the essential role of empathy in situations of inequity, Givens united the crowd in a unanimous chant of, “We want peace,” as he proposed activities of peace through alliance.

Bernhard capped off the speeches with an onerous reminder that no matter what one does or does not do, they are participating.

“Either you are fighting against oppression or you’re standing by it,” Bernhard said.

“We are all doing something, but if we are standing by, we are doing the wrong thing.”

Returning to give a closing remark, White told the audience to, “Commit to acknowledge, engage and educate” — ­ words that Givens encouraged all those in attendance to live by daily.

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“Twin Peaks” transforms TV again This past Sunday, the world watched as one of the most influential and important shows in the history of television came to a confounding and mystifying conclusion, approximately 25 years after the show’s original two-season run ended.

That show, my friends, is “Twin Peaks,” and for the past quarter of a century, its wonderfully strange world has permeated nearly every facet of American entertainment.

Co-created by screenwriter Mark Frost and surrealist filmmaker David Lynch, “Twin Peaks” first burst onto the small screen in 1990 and immediately took the world by storm as it centered on the mysterious murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) in a small Pacific Northwestern town.

Soon after, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) arrived to “Twin Peaks” to help lead the investigation into the murder that ultimately changes his life forever.

All throughout America — and, indeed, the world — the only question that was on anyone’s mind was “Who killed Laura Palmer?”

And as the show progressed

through its first and second seasons, Lynch and Frost continued to take creative risks that pushed the boundaries of what could be done in the medium of television.

Simply put, nothing on television had ever looked, sounded or felt like “Twin Peaks.” The show’s visual aesthetic rivalled that of feature films, and its increasingly offbeat subject matter upended narrative conventions through its melding of campy humor, soap opera romance, crime drama elements and surrealist horror.

In short, “Twin Peaks” singlehandedly reinvigorated the television landscape in the early 90s, and its lasting impact can still be felt today in shows as varied as “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead” and “Game of Thrones.”

What a shame it was, then, when the original show was abruptly cut short at the end of just its second season in 1991, as viewers tuned out in droves once the central mystery surrounding Laura Palmer’s murder was resolved mid-season.

Fast forward 26 years later (25 if you count 1992’s prequel film “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” as the official end of the show’s original run), and Lynch had announced that he and Frost have teamed up once again to produce an unexpected third season of the legendary show, set to air on Showtime in 2017.

The unprece d e n t e d announcement was met with much fanfare, but little did anyone know that Lynch and company would once again turn television on its head with something just as experimental and daringly original as the original show FLICKR was all those 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. years ago. own creative and artistic Over the course of 18 wildly unpre- horizons. attempt at encapsulating its As a result, this third (and wonderfully strange world dictable episodes that aired throughout this past sum- likely final) season of “Twin would almost surely end in mer, Lynch and Frost took Peaks” was so unlike any- failure. viewers on a surrealist odys- thing that came before it – And yet, even with all the sey that returned them to the including the original “Twin show’s expansive mytholobeloved titular town, as well Peaks.” And perhaps that’s gy and countless tangentialas to new locales, such as Las the point. ly-related subplots and side “Twin Peaks” was, and characters, “Twin Peaks” has Vegas, New York and even always has been, about still always been about one unknown dimensions.

Yes, as it turned out, exploring new territory thing: a high school student’s much of this new season and pushing that proverbial life tragically cut short and of “Twin Peaks” didn’t even envelope. the efforts of a virtuous FBI For every brief instance agent to solve her murder. take place in the town of the same name — which I think of cherry pie and “damn And appropriately good” coffee this season enough, “Twin Peaks” ended is very much by design.

Although many fans of that harkened back to the this past Sunday with those the original show evidently charm of the original show, two characters at the forelonged for a nostalgic return there were instances of front. to that seemingly wholesome desert shootouts, Marlon Only this time, Cooper town they so fondly remem- Brando impersonators, lot- and Laura were strangers bered, Lynch refused to give tery jackpots, winged frogs, to each other, as well as to into fan service and instead gold-painted shovels, electric themselves, lost in a world greatly expanded his show’s trees and super-powered gar- that’s strangely familiar and universe. By exploring new dening gloves. yet familiarly strange. In To put it another way, other words, they were, as locations, new characters and even new timelines, Lynch “Twin Peaks” is simply were all of us watching, lost also greatly expanded his beyond description, and any inside “Twin Peaks.”

NISG releases statement concerning DACA Students, As you may be aware, this week Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program instituted under the Obama Administration in 2012 would be coming to an end.

This program served as a means by which many immigrants were able to live in the United States. People who were in the US under DACA were eligible to apply for two-year deferred action pertaining to deportation, as well as an extended eligibility to obtain a work permit among other benefits.

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NISG Vice President Tristan Bernhard (left) and NISG President Jamal White (right).

Over 800,000 Americans will be affected by the choice to rescind the program. No new DACA applications will be considered, and renewal requests will not be considered from this point on either, per the Trump Administration. From this point forward, the program will be “phased out” as DACA status expires for those 800,000 over the course of the next two years.

This policy will not only affect workers and the general population around the country, but have a prominent effect on college campuses across the nation. This means that some of our own UNI students may suffer in spite of the decisions that were made at the federal level.

As your leaders and representatives within Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), we wanted to make

it known that we have acknowledged the need for these students and that we are here to support you during this time.

Here at the University of Northern Iowa we value students from all walks of life, and it is in our best interest and hope that those students can continue to call UNI their home. For the general student body, we encourage that you be cognizant of students who may be experiencing the effects of this policy and the impact that the absence of the DACA program being in place may have on these individuals’ lives across campus.

If any student feels they or someone they know may be affected by this change of policy, we urge them to consult with the International Students and Scholars Office on campus, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5

p.m. and is located at 113 Maucker Union (upstairs Maucker, next to the student life desk).

Additionally, students should feel comfortable reaching out to NISG to find the resources they need at this time. Knowing your path forward in grim circumstances such as these is incredibly important.

Again, this administration would like to emphasize that it is our hope that those who have the privilege of calling UNI home are able to remain here. This university thrives when it embraces students from all kinds of backgrounds, and it is imperative we continue to embrace this diversity.

— Jamal White, NISG President — Tristan Bernhard, NISG Vice President

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Bearinger. Bearinger is currently a senior music education major at UNI. Student Organizations Coordinator Connie Hansen did the booking for this event.

Her performance consisted of several opening covers, and then contained some

Campus Life Editor

Yesterday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., the Maucker Union set up a miniature stage for up and coming performing artist Rachel

songs from her EP. Assistant professor at the UNI School of Music, Alison Altstatt, was in the Union to support her former student.

“It’s really wonderful to hear her own compositions because I know Rachel from the classroom as an excellent

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student with a really strong and unique voice and so it’s wonderful to hear her creative work,” Altstatt said.

Students were able to listen while going about their daily activities. Jacob Walker, junior history education major, said the concert was nice and

Bearinger had a really good voice.

“There are some of our students that play popular music like this but this is a really amazing achievement to have made an EP of her own songs,” Altstatt said.

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The new Campy Neil inspired by friendship wich, created by Rod Library’s very own assistant, Melissa Gevaert. The unveiling will be at 10:30 a.m. and will feature free samples of the sandwich, which contains chicken breast, cherrywood smoked bacon, provolone cheese, pesto mayo, lettuce, pickles, olive oil and vinegar.

The first 35 customers who purchase the sandwich will receive a free t-shirt featuring the Campy Neil logo,

ANNA FLANDERS Staff Writer

The latest addition to Erbert and Gerbert’s (E&G’s) menu was inspired by a UNI alum’s memories from college, and now students today can have a taste of those experiences.

Today, E&G will introduce patrons to the Campy Neil — a UNI exclusive sand-

which was designed by a UNI marketing student. Gevaert will also be recognized as the sandwich’s creator.

We ended up polling some people just in the area [with] a list of names we’d come up with. And so, the Campy Neil was created.

petition via email. She started playing around with different sandwich ideas, basing her creation off of what she would typically build at a deli.

Of all the sandwich ideas that were submitted, E&G sent around 15 back to UNI. The staff then made their nine favorites and selected the

Voting was conducted via ballot boxes at the Department of Residence and Maucker Union Food Court. Over 400 votes were cast.

For Gevaert, the sandwich exemplifies UNI because it reminds her of her own time as a university student. A 2009 graduate with a degree

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The process of building this exclusive sandwich started last year when Maucker Union Food Court Assistant Retail Manager Dawnell Johnson discussed with E&G the possibility of a campus sandwich.

Other campuses were already serving sandwiches exclusive to their E&G university locations. Although it was too short notice to begin the process last fall, in the Spring 2017 semester the UNI location of E&G sought a name for their special sandwich.

“We did a couple different ways to find names,” Johnson said. “We ended up polling some people just in the area [with] a list of names we’d come up with. And so, the Campy Neil was created.”

With the name chosen, E&G designed a virtual program for designing and submitting sandwiches online for the contest. This is when Gevaert heard about the com-

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The Campy Neil is being introduced today, with the first 35 customers to purchase this sandwich to receive a free t-shirt with the Campy Neil logo.

top three from there. “[We] picked the three that we thought [were] best, that would best fit into our menu as well — something that maybe we don’t have on the menu was what we were looking for,” Johnson said.

These top three made the sampling cut. By this point, Gevaert had forgotten all about the contest. She was reminded of her submission when she received an email saying that her sandwich was a finalist.

“I [sent] an email to the whole library, saying, ‘Hey! We can have an official Rod Library sandwich. Go vote for it!’” Gevaert recalled.

in the study of world religion, Gevaert used to get sandwiches with friends from the 23rd St. Market. This was before E&G opened on the campus.

“My best friends and I would get lunch every single day, and I started getting pickles on my sandwich.

And one day he’s like, ‘Oh, that’s weird — but I’ll try it.

And ever since then he’s like ‘You’re right. They need to be on a sandwich,’” Gevaert said.

“So, it kind of reminds me of when my friends and I went to UNI.” Through Gevaert’s sandwich design, the past and present meet to create a new UNI-only sandwich.

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FILM REVIEW

“Logan” flick pushes its luck CLINTON OLSASKY

ment, however, ultimately prevented “Logan Lucky” from rising above its lackluster subject matter.

Directing: 4/5 While it is true that “Logan Lucky” lacked narrative urgency due to a profound lack of character motivation, Soderbergh’s skilled and oftentimes stylish direction proved to be the film’s saving grace.

To be sure, the events surrounding the film’s central heist unfold with such a visual flourish that any narrative shortcomings almost become a second thought.

Soderbergh makes use of nearly every trick in the directorial handbook: tracking shots, soft focus, POV shots and vibrantly edited montage sequences, among a host of other techniques.

Again, while the story at hand isn’t likely to appeal to most viewers, the lively visuals may just be enough to warrant at least a lukewarm recommendation for “Logan Lucky.”

Writing: 2/5 As stated before, the central heist narrative in “Logan Lucky” simply isn’t all that interesting, which can largely be attributed to the film’s thinly written characters.

Indeed, many of the individuals who populate the Appalachian blue collar world of “Logan Lucky” more often resemble caricatures than actual people.

Whether it be Driver’s slow-witted, one-armed bartender Clyde Logan, Craig’s idiosyncratic explosives expert Joe Bang or Seth MacFarlane’s painfully unfunny and unconvincing British businessman Max Chilblain, nearly all of the film’s characters seem to exist purely for laughs, rather than emotional connection.

The only character that carries any significant emotional weight in the film is Tatum’s Jimmy Logan, whose recent firing from his job propels him to embark on a dangerous heist to support himself and his daughter.

And yes, I know it’s essential to take into account a film’s specific genre — in this case, an action comedy — when critiquing any narrative flaws or perceived lack of emotional impact.

In other words, an action comedy like “Logan Lucky” simply isn’t intended to elicit tears or to have a profound impact on its viewers the same way that, say, a coming of age story like last year’s “Moonlight” (directed by Barry Jenkins) does.

Still, the fact that “Logan Lucky” offers so little in the way of sufficient character development or emotional weight to supplement its central heist narrative is certainly a detriment to the film’s overall ability to entertain.

Acting: 3/5 Although much of the film’s

The exhibition encompasses the three main bodies continued from page 5 of DuBois’ work, spanning His work has been exhib- from the mid-1980s to the ited in many high-profile present. institutions, such as the “This first body of work is Museum of Modern Art principally about his father’s (MOMA) in New York City, near-fatal accident,” Taylor the J. Paul Getty Museum in said. “His second body of Los Angeles and the Library work has to do with a mining of Congress in Washington community in Pennsylvania, D.C., according to the art- where his mother comes ist’s website. from, and the last body of work is some youth that he met when he was in Cobh, Ireland.

He is most interested in portraiture and how people occupy and represent their space.”

The images that DuBois captures are most often portraits of people naturally in their environment or staged to some degree. DuBois has a penchant for capturing impactful photographs that delight and inspire viewers.

“A lot of the phoBRITTANY THEIS-JACKSON/Northern Iowan tographs are of his family,” “My father, in the dining room, Bridgeville, immediate VA,” is featured in the “In Good Time” Doely said. “They show exhibition in the Kamerick Art Building. moments that are often

very intimate — sometimes uncomfortably so. There’s a lot of vulnerability that’s present in the images. I think that his photographs would be interesting and thought provoking to most people on a very human level.”

In addition, DuBois will be visiting campus to give an artist lecture on the evening of Sept. 7, separate from the exhibition.

“We brought in Doug DuBois separately to talk about his career,” Taylor said. “One of the key objectives of our mission is not only put up exhibitions by contemporary artists, but to bring the artists here so that the students can hear them and talk to them face to face.

It’s a relationship we try to build between students and working artists.”

Doely encourages all students to visit the exhibition — not just students in the art department.

“Art is something that touches everything; it reflects the world around us,” Doely said. “The photographs in his exhibition

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After a four-year hiatus from feature films, Steven Soderbergh (“Sex, Lies and Videotape,” “Traffic”) returns to the director’s chair with “Logan Lucky,” a high-energy action comedy set against the backdrop of the Charlotte Motor Speedway and its renowned Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race.

The film follows Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) and his brother Clyde (Adam Driver), as they attempt to rob a vault at the Speedway with the help of convicted safecracker Joe Bang (Daniel Craig) during the high-profile racing event.

Now, for the sake of full disclosure, I think it is only fair that I divulge my undying hatred for all things NASCAR — a “sport” that, to me, lacks any real skill, purpose or intelligence.

With that being said, even though the film’s subject matter didn’t necessarily appeal to me, I was still looking forward to seeing “Logan Lucky” for, if nothing else, Soderbergh’s direction and the talented cast that featured Tatum, Driver and Craig.

And, as a matter of fact, the capable direction and committed performances were largely enough to keep me engaged throughout. The issues with plot and character develop-

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“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.

cast consists of truly gifted actors (outside of the questionable casting of the woefully untalented MacFarlane), the uninspiring subject matter and overwhelming lack of character development often inhibits any opportunities for the actors to shine.

In fact, the film’s cast is more often than not subjected to portraying caricatures of backwoods hicks and hillbillies, which ultimately serves as an insult to these actors’ abilities and to the audience’s intelligence.

Still, I must admit that the cast does fully commit to their respective characters’ various quirks and oddities — most notably, Driver in what is the most consistently funny performance in the film.

In addition, it should be noted that Tatum does turn in a reasonably respectable

performance as the estranged husband and father whose desperate attempts for redemption serve as the film’s narrative backbone.

Overall: 3/5 “Logan Lucky” doesn’t offer much in the way of story or character, and that lack of emotional connection may be enough to keep most viewers at bay.

However, thanks to Soderbergh’s direction and the cast’s committed performances, there is still plenty to like about “Logan Lucky.” By the time the end credits roll, though, just don’t be surprised if you have the uneasy feeling that you just wasted your time. In other words, don’t be surprised if you feel like a NASCAR fan.

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“In Good Time,” featuring the work of photographer Doug DuBois, will be displayed in the Kamerick Art Building through Sept. 30.

are not just for people who are artists. They have much to say about the poetics and difficulties of life. I feel like that’s something that should be of interest to everyone — not just people who are studying art.”

Taylor believes that it’s important for students outside of the art department to visit the gallery because it offers a new perspective.

“The purpose of students coming to university is to expand their perspective on

their own interests,” Taylor said. “It’s to take them into other worlds and make them more holistic thinkers.”

“In Good Time” will be on display until Saturday, Sept.

30. The UNI Gallery of Art is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

The artist lecture will take place on Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. in room 111 of the Kamerick Art Building, with a reception taking place afterwards.

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UNI falls to Iowa State on the road WILLIAM RIEPE

Sports Writer

On Saturday, a huge in-state rivalry played out at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa as the UNI Panthers took on the Iowa State Cyclones. Both sides fought hard, but the Panthers could not get enough going offensively to prevent the Cyclones from coming away with a 42-24 victory.

A rough performance from junior quarterback Eli Dunne proved to be the dif-

ference as two first-quarter pick-sixes gave the Cyclones an early lead. Dunne later threw three touchdowns to try and get the Panthers back in the game.

However, an additional interception in the second quarter left UNI on their heels. Another key factor in the loss was a less-thanstellar performance by the Panther defense, which only drew one interception and failed to sack junior quarterback Jacob Park.

Yardage totals were close; the Cyclones only beat the

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Trevor Allen (25) runs hard and braces for a hit from ISU’s secondary.

Panthers by totals of 409398.

There were bright spots, however. Freshman Isaiah Weston caught four passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. Dunne was able to split his targets well later in the game, completing passes to nine different receivers.

Another bright spot was senior Jared Farley recording 14 tackles in the game, including one tackle for a loss. Finally, we saw sophomore Trevor Allen rush for 87 yards on 12 carries.

In the end, this was a game of turnovers. Three of the four turnovers in the game were attributed to the Panthers, two of which led to touchdowns.

Next week at the home opener against the Cal Poly Mustangs, the Panthers will look to redeem themselves and come out with their first win of the season. Cal Poly is currently coming off a close 20-14 loss to Colgate University, which was highlighted by a big 20-point comeback by Colgate, led by starting quarterback Khaleel Jenkins. Cal Poly will look to bounce back from their heartbreaker on Saturday.

UNI will need a big performance on both sides of the ball to come out on top in this matchup. Last year,

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Bryce Douglas (98) breaks down and stops ISU’s running back.

Cal Poly finished last season with a 7-5 record.

The home opener will take place in Cedar Falls at the UNI-Dome at 4 p.m.

Reminder: parking costs have risen to $5 for parking

at the UNI-Dome. This is the last time the Panthers will be at home for two weeks, as UNI will take on both Southern Utah and Southern Illinois on the road.

Swimming and diving 2017 season preview

SWIMMING

JOEL WAUTERS

Sports Writer

Following a historic season of record-smashing performances and an offseason coaching search, the UNI women’s swimming and diving team prepares to spring into the pool for another quality, high-action season.

After saying farewell to nine seniors, UNI also said goodbye to head coach Doug Humphrey after his resignation in late May. Humphrey accepted a head coaching position at South Dakota State University.

Following an e xtensive summer search, Nick Lakin, formerly the head coach of the Cedar Fallsbased Black Hawk Area swim team, was tapped as his replacement.

Lakin takes over a program that has seen a recent spike in improvement in the last sever-

al seasons. After spending years near the bottom of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings, the Panthers have finished the last two seasons in the top three, only trailing rivals Missouri S t at e and Souther n Illinois. At last season’s MVC Championship Meet, UNI finished first in seven of the 20 events, and finished in the top eight in all but two events.

Retur ning for the Panther s this season are a handful of reigning MVC medalists from last Februar y’s conference meet. Two-time defending 50 and 100 freestyle champion Molly Lembezder leads the way as the team’s key sprinter.

Sophomore Katie Taylor claimed victor y in last year’s 200 backstroke and 400 individual medley and looks to retain her crown.

Meanwhile, junior Crystal

Florman looks to continue to be a force in both mid-distance and sprint distance events.

In the diving well, senior Hannah Brummel and junior Alyssa Deuso look to lead the way with incredible perfor mances on the springboard. Both were top-five finishers in the one and three meter diving competitions from the conference championships last year.

Fo l l o w i n g multiple seasons of success and improvement, the Panthers look to replicate that same energ y going into a new season and a new era. UNI will hold its Purple & Gold Intrasquad Meet on Friday, Sept. 29 in the Glen F. Henry Pool at the UNI WellnessRecreation Center. The Panthers will retur n on Friday, Oct. 13 in a duel against the Nebr aska Cor nhuskers.

Scheduled Meets 9/29- Purple & Gold Intrasquad (Cedar Falls) 10/6- Iowa & Michigan State (Iowa City) 10/13- Nebraska (Cedar Falls) 10/14- Sioux Falls (S.D.) (Cedar Falls)

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