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ESTELLE JOHNSON

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor

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On Monday, Nov. 19, Campus Activities Board and the African Student Union hosted “AfroBeats Night.” The goal of this event was to give students an opportunity to celebrate their culture, and show this culture to other students.

Afrobeats: A night of music

ESTELLE JOHNSON and MACI SWANSON
Nov 20, 2024
“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
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
Cohen Kamaus, the Northern Iowan’s sports editor, cheered for the Boston Celtics at the Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans basketball game.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Northern Iowan in New Orleans

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Nov 5, 2024
Panther Mayhem was originally called the Panther Pep Crew when the group first emerged in 2009. The name Panther Mayhem came about eight years later in 2017. When COVID-19 hit, Panther Mayhem was greatly affected. After a hiatus, Panther Mayhem came back to UNI at the start of the fall 2023 season.

Panthers are causing Mayhem

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 23, 2024
Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan share romantic moments throughout the film, but their romance failed to stand the test of time.

Gatsby: Affairs and love in the ’20s

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 16, 2024
“Ordinary Days” was accompanied by positive anecdotes. Some audience members took their favorite messages off of the floor.

Ordinary Days: An extraordinary performance

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 16, 2024
Las Panteras y sus mascotas

Las Panteras y sus mascotas

ESTELLE JOHNSON and MONSE HERRERA
Oct 15, 2024
Panther Preview

Panther Preview

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 9, 2024
Campus Life Editor Estelle Johnson's lab mix White Sox enjoying a cool fall breeze.

Panthers and their pets

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 9, 2024
Jennifer Pitkin, Ava’s mother, also posted a photo on Facebook of the box cutter (above) that was thrown at the Spectrum group as they walked in the Linn-Mar homecoming parade. Police have now opened and investigation into the incident.

Transphobia is ruining Iowan communities

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 2, 2024
Miembros de Kappa Sigma y ROTC.

Celebración de Héroes Militares: Kappa Sigma y ROTC Lideran la Fiesta

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Sep 25, 2024
KSig Members recieved the Military Heroes trophy for raising upwards of $6,000 last year.

Kappa Sigma supporting local Veterans

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Sep 25, 2024
Comedian Paula Poundstone discusses her career, hobbies and political values ahead of her visit to UNI.

Paula Poundstone coming to UNI

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Sep 18, 2024
College Hill Neighborhood banners can be seen around Main Street and Seerley Park in Cedar Falls.

Art, music, and more in Cedar Falls

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Sep 11, 2024
The Debate team has been around for a number of years at UNI, but has been rejuvenated this year with new members and a new director. Squid Monteith was named ‘2024 New Director of the Year.’

Debate team strikes gold

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Apr 24, 2024
Moo’s Bakery’s bestselling item is their chocolate chip cookies. They’ll be one of the items available for purchase this summer at their physical location.

Moo’s Bakery to open physical store

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Apr 17, 2024
Interim CHAS dean emphasizes communication

Interim CHAS dean emphasizes communication

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Mar 20, 2024
Pumpkins grow outside of Campbell Hall.

Creepin’ on Campbell Hall

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 26, 2023
A student worker in Rialto hands ice cream to a student. Opinion columnist Estelle Johnson encourages students to be conscious of how they interact with student workers.

Be polite to working Panthers

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 4, 2023
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