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Northern Iowan

After four months of working as campus life editor, I recieved the opportunity to expand my resposiblities at the NI.
This organization is so important for student journalists who wish to work in media positions after they graduate.

Reporting for duty

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor Dec 11, 2024

Hi! I am Estelle, the new Managing Editor for the Northern Iowan. I have been working as the Campus Life Editor for this year, until I was blessed with the opportunity to become Managing Editor. I’ve...

There are many services offered by the Student Health Clinic and Wellness services on campus. Wellness Days are some of the many activities and resources available to students here at the University of Northern Iowa. Self-care is encouraged during finals.

Panthers guide to finals week

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor Dec 11, 2024

UNI is one week away from finals. After coming back from Thanksgiving break, students and faculty have three weeks to wrap up their semester. During finals week, some students have tests, some have presentations...

After I graduate in December, I will be pursuing a career as a legal secretary.

Managing Editor makes her exit

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor Dec 11, 2024

I never thought I’d have to write this piece. It’s been nearly four years since I first started working for the Northern Iowan, and I could have never imagined that I’d end up where I am now, saying...

Sox was the runt of her litter. She was not the most energetic puppy, she spent a lot of her time sleeping on couches.

Grieving a pet in college: Feel your feelings, then get back to work

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor Dec 4, 2024

Pets are family. The dog that we said would be outdoors, ended up as a couch potato. A safe dog for the scared children, a companion for the grandparents. White Sox was the sunshine on a rainy day. She...

Williams won a Golden Globe award for his performance in “Dead Poets Society.”

‘Dead Poets Society’s’ impact 35 years later

JOSUE VILLATORO, Film Critic Dec 4, 2024

In Nov., the Film Appreciation Club screened Peter Weir’s “Dead Poets Society”, a coming-of-age dramedy set in ’59 Vermont at Welton Academy, an elite all-boys preparatory boarding school. The...

Professor Greg Bruess has travelled to Greece many times throughout his career. There’s always plenty to do in the cities that students visit, and Bruess keeps his students engaged through participating in culture that’s embedded within Greece.

Panther’s guide to studying abroad in Greece

ALLY KNIGHT, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2024

Studying abroad is one of the most spontaneous experiences a college student can have when it comes to their education. When considering where you should go, think about how this faculty-led trip to Greece...

“Go Panthers” posts are more common on Thursdays and Fridays, but have
been seen every other day of the week. It’s excellent motivation for UNI students.

‘Go Panthers’ guy: A campus icon

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor Nov 13, 2024

Every week, students who are on the University of Northern Iowa Snapchat stories see a specific person: Richard Nissen. Dubbed the “Go Panthers guy.” Nissen shares a photo at least once a week with...

From participating in fishing competitions to fishing for pleasure, the UNI fishing club is a home for the anglers of campus. The UNI fishing club provides an opportunity
for those who enjoy spending time out on the water, hanging out with friends and competing for the biggest catch. There is more information available on their Instagram.

UNI Fishing Club reels in success

Anna Flanders, INSIDEUNI Nov 13, 2024

When you think of UNI, you might think of business or education. The perfectly-sized campus. Hands-on experiences. But for a group of students, they think of fishing, especially this semester given the...

Every show put on by TheatreUNI is meticulously planned. Costumes are one of the most essential parts of a production.

Behind the curtain: A look into TheatreUNI’s Costume Studio

LILY MUNNIK, Guest Writer Nov 13, 2024

Tucked away in the basement of the University of Northern Iowa’s Strayer-Wood Theatre, the costume studio is lively and busy. With shows like Ordinary Days and The Tempest, there’s always something...

Performance Art Exploring Students’ Sense of Home at UNI Nomadic Spaces

NI STAFF, NI Editors Nov 5, 2024

(Cedar Falls)—Nomadic Spaces, a play about creating a “space like home” while at school, will be held on November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 PM in Lang Hall Room 040 at the University of Northern Iowa's...

After the collapse of the Commons Ballroom ceiling, the voting location was changed to the Georgian Lounge. Many of these students registered to vote today, as Iowa is one of a handful of states that allows same-day registration.

UNI students able to vote — even with Commons ceiling collapse

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor Nov 5, 2024

Today, University of Northern Iowa students practiced civic engagement and filled their ballots. Those that live on campus piled into the Commons Ballroom to vote, many for the very first time. In 2022,...

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