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Northern Iowan

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Northern Iowan

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WRC pool to add shark for shark week

Madam Richard, sharkboy Apr 2, 2025

Rumors have been circulating around campus that the University is making the WRC pool salt water. This has sent UNI students into a frenzy, as many are confused and even upset about the rumored change....

UNI competitive eaters will work to out-eat any of the public universities also competing.

UNI to introduce competitive eating as a sport

Farter Gust, lil stinker Apr 2, 2025

On Tuesday, April 1, the University of Northern Iowa announced it will welcome a new sport: competitive eating, in the fall of 2025. Popularized by professionals like Joey Chestnut and influencers like...

This friendly squirrel will move into his new home as soon as UNI finishes construction.

UNI pending approval to create new home for campus squirrels on home of former West Gym

lilth’s, fair Apr 2, 2025

After over a year of sitting vacant, UNI tore down the long standing West Gym last summer and the lot has sat empty since. However, that is soon to change. Pending board approval, UNI is set to begin construction...

There will be both a swirly slide and a longer slide, and students will be able to race to see which slide is the fastest.

Giant slide to be installed at Schindler Education Center

Wenna Jestendorf, A Real Diva Apr 2, 2025

In a sudden move from the university, more construction (no surprise there) will be coming to UNI. Starting immediately, construction will begin on a new giant slide coming from the Schindler Education...

looks like a bunch of felonies to me

Iowa lawmakers: “We want what’s worst for everyone.”

KAILEY BINKJAMMER, She has pink eye right now Apr 2, 2025

As the second legislative funnel approaches this legislative session, Iowa lawmakers have made one thing clear: “We want what’s worst for everyone.” Iowa lawmakers, in a statement specifically regarding...

NO CANCELLATIONS YALL CANT READ NOMO!!!!

Mookie announces in advance UNI will remain open every day of the academic year for 2025-2026

klinky balehammer, future six figure earner Apr 2, 2025

“It’s incredibly important now, more than ever, that UNI remains open every day of the school year,” said UNI President Nark Mookie at a press conference this week. The university, ahead of the 2025-2026...

UNI Dome. Jack Black. UNI Students. There can only be one winner: and the prize is a CP pass.

Hand-to-hand combat tournament scheduled due to worries of rising parking rates

Estoogoli Boogili, That thang is juicy Apr 2, 2025

UNI recently announced that all parking pass prices will go up for the upcoming year. Though, there is an alternative to spending absurd amounts of money on a pothole-filled parking spot. Students, faculty...

you better wear purple.

Students who don’t participate in Panther Friday to be booted

Gemma Werestendurf, periodduhhh Apr 2, 2025

Every Friday, UNI celebrates the infamous “Panther Friday”. It encourages students to show their panther spirit by wearing their Panther gear. “It’s a great way to end the week and get students...

breaking news!!!!!!

breaking news!!!!!!

Ginger Ale, Resident Wine Aunt Apr 3, 2024

The French Fry is completely satire. Any resemblance to any real person is completely coincidental. The statements in the French Fry do not reflect the views of the Northern Iowan, nor do they reflect...

UNI will join the SEC.

UNI to SEC: Shocking move explained

Drews over-the-hill, cool guy Apr 3, 2024

The French Fry is completely satire. Any resemblance to any real person is completely coincidental. The statements in the French Fry do not reflect the views of the Northern Iowan, nor do they reflect...

The Geico Gecko will be here soon.

15 minutes or less: GEICO Gecko to attend all women’s home games

Caleb Hossman, Aspiring Rapper Apr 3, 2024

The French Fry is completely satire. Any resemblance to any real person is completely coincidental. The statements in the French Fry do not reflect the views of the Northern Iowan, nor do they reflect...

Jon Jones will fight Sparky.

Breaking: Wrestling team to become MMA team

Brady Lomello, world renowned Apr 3, 2024

The French Fry is completely satire. Any resemblance to any real person is completely coincidental. The statements in the French Fry do not reflect the views of the Northern Iowan, nor do they reflect...

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