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Exhibit views life from human perspective CECILIA MITCHELL

GABRIELLE LEITNER/Northern Iowan

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The narcissism of our species is on full display in the latest UNI Gallery of Art show, “In and Of the Anthropocene,” co-curated by gallery director Darrell Taylor and art history professor Elizabeth Sutton. The exhibit can be found in the Mary Haskell-Hansen Room and features work from UNI’s permanent art collection. “Abuela,” a screenprint by Texan artist Paul Valadez makes its UNI debut in this show. The exhibition also includes artworks by American artist Mark Dion, whose pieces were completed in the UNI Printmaking Labs under the direction of professors Tim Dooley and Aaron Wilson. British printmaker Elisabeth Frink, Chicago artist Phyllis Branson, San Diego artist Suda House and Zimbabwean artist Fanizani Akuda also appear in the show, along with screenprints by Korean ceramicist Sunkoo Yuh and a largescale woodcut by Hannah March Sanders, printmaking area head at Southeast Missouri State University. From a drum sculpture to a lithograph print, the exhib-

ited works are as diverse in medium as they are in origin. “In order to mark humans’ profound impact to the Earth and its organisms, Dutch chemist Paul Crutzen popularized the term ‘Anthropocene’ to denote a new geological epoch,” Sutton said. “The art selected for this exhibition suggests varieties of life from a human perspective, and it provides views into spaces, pre- and post-human. Thus, art, as ever, can serve as a reflection of our narcissism as a species.” Sutton and Taylor collaborated to select works from UNI’s permanent collection that suggest themes such as identity, time, memory, environment, language, spirituality and more. Students in Sutton’s fall course named “Late 20th Century and

Contemporary Art” used the art as a springboard to investigate these themes. While these concepts may be anthropocentric, ultimately Sutton expressed hopes that “the show prompts viewers to consider the significance of other ways of being – beyond the human.” The UNI Gallery of

Art’s permanent collection includes around 4,000 art objects spanning centuries from around the globe. Pieces from this collection are featured throughout campus, in this show and in the gallery’s other current exhibition, “An Art Collection Travelogue.” “In and of the Anthropocene” will be shown

Jan. 14 through March 2, March 25 through April 20 and April 29 through May 11. The UNI Gallery of Art is free and open to the public. Their hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and by appointment.

ELIOT CLOUGH

Haldeman, UNI’s talented backup point guard, netted a total of 21 points. Haldeman was 7-13 from the field and 4-8 from three. He also landed one of the top plays of the week according to the Missouri Valley Conference’s Twitter page, dishing a no-look pass to teammate Tywhon Pickford down low for an easy bucket. Pickford was the second leading scorer for the Panthers, who dropped 12 points along with grabbing eight rebounds. Wyatt Lohaus followed with 10 points in the 69-64 win for the men. Following the win, the purple and gold headed east to take on Valparaiso, with whom they are currently tied for first in the Missouri Valley Conference with a record of 5-1 and an overall record of 12-7. Again, the Panthers had their hands quite full, fac-

ing a team that had already established they were willing to spread the ball around. Four of their five starters currently average in double figures. Ryan Fazekas, the Crusader’s leading scorer, did not participate in the contest. However, the other three scorers tallied 48 of the squad’s 75 points, scoring at will on the Panthers. For UNI, AJ Green led in scoring with 25 points on 7-15 shooting. The young guard also added 10 points from the free throw line, shooting 100 percent from the charity stripe. Luke McDonnell also scored 13 points and five rebounds for the cats. Up next, the Panther men will take on Southern Illinois on Wednesday, Jan. 23 in Carbondale, Ill. at 7 p.m., as well as the University of Evansville in the McLeod Center, Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.

Haldeman goes off, men’s basketball goes 1-1 TONI FORTMANN/Northern Iowan

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Panther men’s basketball took on the likes of Indiana State University as well as Valparaiso University this past week, defeating the Sycamores and falling at the hands of the Crusaders. Going into the first contest last Wednesday, the Panthers were well aware of the challenge facing them. “Jordan Barnes is one of the top handful of guys in our league,” said head coach Ben Jacobson. “Tyreke Key has been terrific for them as a sophomore.” Barnes is Indiana State’s leading scorer, averaging 17.4 points per game. Key, the team’s second leading scorer, was putting up an average of 15.7 points per contest. The highly talented pair were held to a total of 22 points. Meanwhile, Spencer


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