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Northern Iowan

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Northern Iowan

The carillon inside the campanile controls 56 bells, which are rung by
hitting pedal with the players fists rather than fingers.

Meet the Guild of Carillonneurs

EMMA PANTINI, Guest Writer Dec 11, 2024

The sound of the carillon bells is iconic across campus. The campanile has been a landmark at UNI since its construction was completed in 1926. In the 1920s many organizations and notable people came...

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...

Prolific is a student-run magazine that focuses on cultivating a creative
space for minority students across campus.

‘Prolific’ pioneers with first print edition

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Dec 11, 2024

​​Following the digital release of Prolific Magazine’s first issue in May, the magazine celebrated its first ever print release of their second issue last week. The multicultural magazine was founded...

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...

Students can access medical care for common illnesses, routine health exams, immunizations and more.

UNI’s Student Health Center provides essential services to students on campus

MARQUETTE MILLAM, Staff Writer, Social Media Team Dec 4, 2024

Located next to the Schindler Education Center, the University of Northern Iowa’s Student Health Clinic stands as a cornerstone of student wellness. Inside, the Student Health Clinic serves as the go-to...

Uprising Magazine has released Issue 18, titled "Interlude."

Uprising Editors in Chief talk ‘Interlude’

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Dec 4, 2024

This week marks the release of Uprising Magazine’s 18th issue, the “interlude” themed issue, helmed by UNI seniors Jakob Watson and Quincy Griffin. Watson and Griffin serve as co-editors-in-chief...

The Maucker Union staff are working with outside contractors to redesign the rooftop to be more engaging for students.

Maucker Union reno talks trickle

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Dec 4, 2024

For students who traverse through Maucker Union either to get to class, eat, or study, you may have noticed buckets that adorn the walkways every so often. These buckets are placed there by university...

Campbell Hall, one of just seven dormitories on campus, has sat vacant since 2020. The hall was used as isolation space during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now sits empty with its future unclear.

Rising student enrollment, dwindling housing options

ALLI WEBSTER, Guest Writer Nov 20, 2024

For the second consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa has seen a rise in enrollment numbers. While this increase is a victory for UNI, it also is faced with a relatively significant problem...

UNI Accounting tops CPA exam passing rates

UNI Accounting tops CPA exam passing rates

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Nov 20, 2024

Continuing its streak of success, the UNI Accounting program was ranked sixth amongst mid-sized schools for single-pass rates of the certified public accounting (CPA) exam by the National Association of...

The Board of Regents (BOR) met on Nov. 6  in the Maucker Union Ballrooms.

Board of Regents provides updates on DEI services

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Nov 13, 2024

On May 9, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a code that prohibits regent universities from “establishing, maintaining or funding a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or hiring an individual...

The Textiles and Apparel program officially shuttered citing declining
enrollment and faculty retirements as reasons for its decline.

Old programs shutter, new programs open

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor Nov 13, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Iowa Board of Regents met in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Professor Deirdre Heistad and Provost José Hererra presented four items...

The Next Step program, created by Professor Harken in the Department of Communication and Media, aims to help students answer these questions and prepare for adulthood.

Professor Nikki Harken presents Next Step program at Board of Regents meeting

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Nov 13, 2024

Students at UNI graduate with their degrees, prepared to take on their career field. But how many students graduate with the knowledge of how to open a ROTH IRA? Or, how to find the best deal for their...

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