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1 "Abbott Elementary"
Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 119:7, p.03
9/19/2022 Bailey Klinkhammer writes their opinion on the new ABC show "Abbott Elementary". Klinkhammer thinks this show is a hit because ABC has done a great job of meeting the audiences demands by writing stories that reflect their experiences as well as making their shows available to stream; photo.
2 'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy speaks with three Iowa schools
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020)
Northern Iowan 117:49, p.04
4/12/2021 UNI, the University of Iowa, and Iowa State University hosted a virtual interview with Dan Levy, who is best-known for his involvement in the television program "Schitt's Creek." Levy discussed his career and inspiration for the show and answered questions; photo.
3 Netflix reality series questions if 'Love is Blind'
Bennethum--Abigail (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.03
3/5/2020 Bennethum critiques the Netflix show "Love is Blind;" photo.
4 'Star Trek' and progressive representation in television
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.03
2/27/2020 In the author's opinion, the Star Trek franchise has been pioneering and consistent in bringing under-represented groups to the television screen.
5 Does Quibi have what it takes to survive the streaming wars?
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.03
2/24/2020 In the author's opinion, Quibi, a paid streaming service exclusively available on smartphones, is unlikely to succeed. Lien discusses Jeffrey Katzenberg's development of Quibi, the services it will offer, and other streaming services; photo.
6 NBC's 'Zoey' fails to find its tune
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.05
2/24/2020 The author gives the NBC musical television show "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" an unfavorable review; photo.
7 Friesen: Oscars were predictable
Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.04
2/13/2020 Friesen reviews the 92nd Academy Awards and concludes that "Parasite" made history, Bong Joon-ho had the biggest night, the show itself wasn't very good, it was a pretty predictable night, and history was made on all fronts; photo.
8 Ninja U to host "Ninja Warrior" competition
Weber--Colby (Student--2018)
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.04
2/13/2020 Local Cedar Falls business Ninja U will host a competition similar to American Ninja Warrior for UNI students as an intramural obstacle course event. It is open to all genders and skill levels and will take place February 16; photo.
9 We need to keep television weird
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.03
2/10/2020 In the author's opinion, television - both network and streaming - needs to push boundaries to remain interesting and garner viewership. Lien discusses shows that have done this through the years; photo.
10 An ode to NBC's 'The Good Place'
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.03
2/3/2020 In the author's opinion, NBC's "The Good Place" is a very important and meaningful show. Lien discusses the series and its ending; photo.
11 NBC already had Peacock, it was called Seeso
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.03
1/16/2020 NBC has announced their own streaming service called Peacock. It is the successor to Comcast/NBC's short-lived platform Seeso in 2016. In the author's opinion, even through there are a variety of streaming services, NBC's is a good addition; photo.
12 We are still losing with steaming services
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.03
11/18/2019 Lien discusses streaming platforms, particularly in relation to the newly released Disney+ service. In the author's opinion, the purpose of streaming services is not to archive and release content in its original form, and it is important to keep in mind that corporations prioritize profit over transparency; photos.
13 Streaming wars make for tough decisions
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:20, p.03
11/7/2019 In the author's opinion, the content "streaming wars" are just beginning. Lien discusses the upcoming launches of Disney Plus and HBO Max as well as Netflix and Filmstruck; photos.
14 'Dickinson' brings poet to life
Lien--Taylor (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:19, p.03
11/4/2019 Lien gives "Dickinson" on Apple TV+ a favorable review; photo.
15 Weekly club unites anime fans
McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:19, p.04
11/4/2019 The Anime Club, which launched in 2016, meets weekly to watch anime - Japanese animated shows and films - and discuss them; photos.
16 Are TV shows effective teachers?
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:13, p.03
10/14/2019 Slomka explores the pros and cons of educational television and explains the role it plays in developing minds. In the author's opinion, programming is a good supplement rather than a primary source of education; photo.
17 Emmys prove awards shows' descent
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:8, p.04
9/26/2019 Gabrielle Leitner reviews the Emmys. Leitner describes the wins and snubs of the snow, and concludes that as entertainment industry changes and streaming services gain popolarity, awards shows are losing their sentiment and prevalence; photos.
18 Reboot culture is bad for entertainment industry
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:32, p.03
2/4/2019 In the author's opinion, the trend of rebooting old television shows and movies is bad for the entertainment industry and the creativity required to produce new content; photo.
19 UNI hosts advanced screening of 'Film Lounge'
Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:32, p.04
2/4/2019 Student Tarrell Christie's "The Spaceman" and professor of art Jeffery Byrd's "Proving Ground" short films were aired during an episode of "The Film Lounge," an Iowa Public Television program showcasing Iowan artists; photos.
20 Student and professor featured in 'Film Lounge'
Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Christie--Tarrell (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 115:31, p.04
1/31/2019 Two short films, created by student Tarrell Christie and professor Jeff Byrd, will air as a part of Iowa Public Television's 'Film Lounge" which airs short films created by Iowans; photos.
21 Thank you, Hillenberg: *19 years later*
Barikor--Leziga (Student--2015)
Northern Iowan 115:27, p.03
12/6/2018 Barikor discusses the personal and cultural impact of Spongebob Squarepants in the wake of creator Stephen Hillenburg's death; photo.
22 "Heathers" remake misses the mark
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:23, p.03
11/12/2018 Leitner gives the television show remake of "Heathers" an unfavorable review; photo.
23 Streaming market is becoming too saturated
King--Sam John (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.03
10/18/2018 In the author's opinion, prompted by AT&T's announcement of a new WarnerMedia streaming service, the market for streaming services is over-saturated and new platforms will have to offer something unique to sustain subscriptions; photos.
24 Netflix finds continued success in originals
King--Sam John (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.04
10/19/2017 Columnist King talks about the growing popularity of Netflix original series and movies; photo.
25 Disney set to launch own streaming service
King--Sam John (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:14, p.03
10/12/2017 Columnist King discuses Disney's new streaming service. Set for 2019, Disney is planning an launching their own streaming service and pulling all movies and shows from Netflix; photo.
26 "Twin Peaks" transforms TV again
Olsasky--Clinton (Student--2015)
Northern Iowan 114:4, p.03
9/7/2017 Columnist Olsasky discusses the show "Twin Peaks". The show has returned after 25 years for it's third, and final, season; photo.
27 Netflix binging season is upon us
Coppock--Kiley (Student--2015)
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.04
12/10/2015 Kiley Coppock breaks down the best movies and shows for the holiday season; photo.
28 Jay Leno brings laughs to GBPAC
Reed--Kim
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.1
9/14/2015 Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno performed stand up comedy at the GBPAC for a sold out audience; photo.
29 New screen draws Cedar Valley to turf
Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 111:13, p.1
10/13/2014 Students and Cedar Falls residents enjoyed watching the football game against South Dakota University on the newly installed HD video screen; photo.
30 Student Voices: What was your reaction to the Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad?
Shultz--Jacob (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 110:34, p.4
2/6/2014 Several students respond to the question, "What was your reaction to the Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad?".
31 UNI graduate competes on apprentice Asia
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.29
10/1/2013 Dussadee Oeawpanich was a finalist in the first Apprentice Asia television season; photo.
32 UNI alumna wins survivor: Philippines
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.27
5/1/2013 Denise McCormick Stapley won reality show competition; photo.
33 Playing a ballad of silence: unheard activists
Nicholson--Heather Lynn (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.4
4/23/2013 The author explains that throughout history music has inspired change, but this does not happen now. She urges readers to take social reform into their own hands and to get involved.
34 I've made a huge mistake
Ruane--Blake Steven (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.4
4/12/2013 Netflix has a national following of 27 million people. Says that a lot of those people are probably college students.
35 March Madness means spending spring break in front of the TV
Bemis--Jacob Harry (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:43, p.6
3/15/2013 Many will view the NCAA men's basketball tournament over spring break.
36 Grit 'n' Glam
Pope--David William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:32, p.7
2/5/2013 Fashion questions asked and answered; photo.
37 This year, let's fatten up
Monnier--Beth Alice (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 109:31, p.3
2/1/2013 Author states all the pressure to be thin is not getting us any closer to health. Stop mentally beating yourself up, and fatten up on self-love. Giving yourself positive feedback will improve your self-esteem; photo.
38 We are living in the golden age of television
Ruane--Blake Steven (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:28, p.4
1/18/2013 Author compares sitcoms of the '90s to the serialized drama shows of today. You don't have to feel ashamed to turn on the TV. There are shows out there now for everyone whether you appreciate dramas or old-fashioned sitcoms.
39 John Barz
Northern Iowa Today 94:4, p.31
12/1/2012 John Barz, Martha Keune, Dan Reiter, and Danielle Stipe tape Extreme Makeover television show; photo.
40 Fear proves to be no factor to the students of UNI
Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:21, p.6
11/6/2012 Campus Activity Board hosted "Fear Factor" based on the TV show. Students participated in several challenges. Contestants faced six rounds of elimination to win gift cards to University Book & Supply; photo.
41 Grit 'n' Glam
Pope--David William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.8
10/16/2012 Tips for TV interviews and appearing in the news.
42 Mat's Sports Minute: Saturday's game is about more than just winning
Meyer--Mathew John (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:3, p.8
8/31/2012 Playing two Big Ten teams in the first three games of a football season may seem foolish. UNI will receive $450,000 for playing Wisconsin. The television exposure will highlight the university. How many students or athletes we will attract; photo?
43 UNI Sketch turns unused channel into high-energy student run television show
Terry--Elissa Danielle (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.7
2/17/2012 Classy college humor combined with high energy describes Sketch. Rob Bauer and Taran Goecke founded the program. The show appears on Wednesday evenings every three weeks; photo.
44 Hatin' on sitcoms
Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 108:18, p.4
10/28/2011 Today's generation seems to identify with the characters in present day sitcoms such as "Big Bang Theory" and "Two and a Half Men". The poor dialogue and ridiculous setups seem to click in their brains.
45 Discovery Channel to feature UNI's STEM initiatives
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:16, p.1
10/21/2011 Lou Gossett, Jr., will host a half hour segment highlighting the university's work in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Exposure will aid in achieving the goal of increased learning in these areas.
46 Academy Award nominee Alice Elliot to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2011:81, p.1
10/14/2011 The documentary filmmaker and Academy Award nominee Alice Elliott will present her film "The Collector of Bedford Street" and have a Q & A session. Her film was nominated for an academy award.
47 UNI's STEM initiatives to be featured on national TV
Public Relations News Release 2011:79, p.1
10/13/2011 UNI's work on the U. S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) crisis will be featured on national TV through the Discovery channel.
48 UNI organizations help build house for Extreme Makeover
Firman--Tehrene Victoria (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:13, p.1
10/11/2011 The Extreme Makeover house is completed with help from hundreds of volunteers. Over seventy volunteers from the Construction Management program at UNI helped in the project. The students spent more than one thousand hours on the project; photo.
49 'Dancing With the Stars' may feature local band's music
Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.6
4/19/2011 Two current students are members of the band, Followed by Ghosts. Their music has been on HBO three times and now the band has been approached by ABC. A song from their most recent album caught the interest of the network; photo.
50 Local meteorologist offers advice on landing a job in TV
Collins--Elizabeth L. (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.5
4/15/2011 Aaron Shaffer, a weekend meteorologist and storm chaser at KGAN, has written a book. He says to expect your first job in television not to pay well. Choose a good university, focus on internships, and formulate a resume tape.

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