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Northern Iowan
The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan
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El día de las elecciones es el 5 de noviembre de 2024. Para más información sobre la votación, visita https:// panthersvote.uni.edu/.

[Photo] Participación Electoral en UNI: Vota por Correo o en Persona

MARQUETTE MILLAM and Leslie Larissa Carlos
Sep 18, 2024
Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024. For more information on voting, visit https:// panthersvote.uni.edu/.

[Photo] The A to Z on absentee ballots

MARQUETTE MILLAM, Staff Writer, Social Media Team
Sep 11, 2024
El Presidente Mark Nook se reunió con la Editora Ejecutiva de Northern Iowan, Bailey Klinkhammer, para discutir el futuro de UNI, abordando los cambios recientes en DEI y el nuevo programa de enfermería.

[Photo] Mirando hacia adelante: Preguntas y Respuestas con el Presidente Nook

LUIS ALVAREZ and BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Sep 4, 2024
While some RAs say that UHD emphasizes creating healthy boundaries with their residents, several struggle balancing academics and a social life along with the job.

[Photo] Unlocking the RA experience

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Apr 10, 2024
With the inclusion of esports in the Missouri Valley Conference, Panther Esports looks forward to more chances to engage with competitors in person.

[Photo] Panther Esports boots up for the future

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Mar 27, 2024
Several students reported the website freezing completely when they logged on to try to reserve their room for next year. UHD staff helped students on-site in their office in the Redecker Center and over the phone during those hours.

[Photo] Housing portal scramble

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Feb 27, 2024
The house’s construction had to be halted in October 1998 due to insufficient funds. It resumed about a year later, and the fraternity men were able to move in in January 2000.

[Photo] Fraternity house for sale

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2024
In regards to the recent legislative developments concerning diveristy, equity, and inclusion, UNI shows that they are here for the Panther community.

[Photo] UNI Faculty Senate releases statement of support amidst recent Iowa legislative developments

UNI Faculty Senate
Jan 31, 2024
The new Botanical Center Fund for Excellence will help support student projects and equipment for the facility.

[Photo] Botanical Center leaves blossoming legacy

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer
Nov 29, 2023
A variety of UNI and community groups will walk this year’s parade route, starting at the corner of 6th and Washington, then traveling east to Main Street. The parade will flow north on Main Street to 2nd Street, and east to State Street, passing the main state at River Place Plaza. It will then head south on State Street to end on the corner of State and 4th streets.

[Photo] A rootin’ tootin’ time

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2023
Lack of sleep can have several negative side effects including increased stress and memory issues.

[Photo] Why you shouldn’t sacrifice your sleep

MITCHEL FOX, Opinion Columnist
Oct 12, 2023
Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki Nation performs at UNI in celebration of a new cooperative mission between UNI and the Meskwaki in 2021. The newly formed Indigenous Student Organization hopes to educate the campus community about Indigenous cultures and communities.

[Photo] The importance of Indigenous stories

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Oct 11, 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.

[Photo] Be polite to working Panthers

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Campus Life Editor
Oct 4, 2023
UNI’s Textiles and Apparel Program was designed to give students hands-on experience in the fashion and merchandising industry. One of these opportunities is in their annual CatWalk fashion show.

[Photo] The runway narrows for future of TAPP

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Sep 27, 2023
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[Photo] Feel free to disagree: Reflecting on Free Speech

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Aug 30, 2023
The Orchesis show is open to the public. General admission is $10, and $5 for children under 12 and seniors under 65. UNI Students get in free!

[Photo] Orchesis Dance Company to take the stage at Oster Regent Theatre

ERIN MCRAE, Staff Writer
Apr 12, 2023
Panther Mayhem was a student group that organized promotions and created a lot of energy for the student section. The above image is from 2017, and the group fell apart with the onset of COVID-19. Student Body President Micaiah Krutsinger wants to try to bring the energy back to the student section during his term.

[Photo] Student Section Southbound

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Apr 12, 2023
The Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) will house the new nursing program next year. It is currently undergoing renovations to add specific lab spaces for the nursing program.

[Photo] Nursing program takes shape

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 10, 2023
While the bookstore has seen a number of changes over the past few years, including a name change from University Book and Supply, Pete Moris assured that lowering prices for students remains a priority.

[Photo] UNI Bookstore to return to private operation

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Apr 5, 2023
UNI's campus offers a lot of valuable study sports, such as the ground level of Sabin pictured above. As midterms approach, students are encouraged to take advantage of the Learning Center and other resources at Rod Library.

[Photo] Resources on campus to help students finish strong

PEYTON GUTHRIE
Mar 5, 2023
Pictured above is a 1903 portrait of the Iowa State Normal School's women's basketball team.

Women’s basketball in 1898: The Normal Eyte, “Athletic.”

NI Archives
Mar 5, 2023
En plan estratégico para el 2023-2029 incluye crear más oportunidades equitativas, diversas e inclusivas para los estudiantes fuera y dentro del salón. La imagen arriba representa dos estudiantes participando en UNI's Rainbow Reception que sucedió en agosto-un celebración de estudiantes LGBTQ+-una parte de la diversa población de estudiantes.

[Photo] UNI unveils 2023-2028 strategic plan

ERIN MCRAE, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2023
The strive for racial equality has been ongoing throughout UNI's history. From historical sit-ins to the above Black Lives Matter march outside of Maucker Union in 2020, students and leaders today are continuing to push for equality at UNI.

[Photo] The ongoing legacy of the UNI Seven

Nicole Beilke, Guest Writer
Feb 13, 2023
Lambert noted the effect the COVID-19 pandemic may have on students' level of comfort in the classroom and their understanding of the classroom environment. He encourages educators to re-explain the rules of engagement in the classroom.

[Photo] Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Jan 26, 2023
The MOVEment will be showcasing their performance on Saturday, Dec. 10 in Lang Auditorium from 7-9 p.m.

[Photo] The MOVEment showcase

FATEMEH KARGARZADEH, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2022
To see performance schedules, roster and more information about the Varsity Glee Club, visit their website unigleeclub.com.

[Photo] A “gleeful” holiday season

GRANT PEDERSEN, Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2022
UNI aloja a muchos estudiantes de diferentes partes del mundo. Hace dos semanas se dedicó una semana para celebrar las diferentes culturas de los estudiantes internacionales así como con el resto de los estudiantes para compartir las costumbres y tradiciones de cada país.

[Photo] Experiences of international students

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 15, 2022
Madden's staff profile photo from his time as news editor.

[Photo] Former staff looks back at time with NI

Sara Qualley & Jacob Madden, Former Staff
Nov 7, 2022
The above image is a scan of the very first issue of the publication that would become the Northern Iowan. The Normal Eyte began on Jan. 12, 1892, while UNI was titled the Iowa State Normal School.

[Photo] The road to the Northern Iowan

Nov 7, 2022
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[Photo] Our new gymnasium

Nov 7, 2022
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[Photo] New undergraduate enrollment grows in number and quality

David Phipps, NI News Writer '91
Nov 7, 2022
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[Photo] UNI shocks No. 1-ranked Kansas

Brad Eilers, Former Sports Editor, '10
Nov 7, 2022
For a full list of events and details, visit https://familyweekend.uni.edu.

[Photo] Panther families celebrate Family Weekend

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Oct 19, 2022
During campaniling, students gather around and kiss someone at midnight as the bells ring. The tradition began in the 1920s, shortly after the campanile was installed.

[Photo] UNI Carillonneurs to perform during campaniling

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2022
The Washington Monthly ranked UNI one of the best campuses in America for student voting in an August article.

[Photo] UNI among top colleges for student voting

LUKE NELSON, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2022
The Board of Regents approved the replacement of the fabric portion of the roof of the UNI-Dome, with construction planned to take place in Spring 2023.

[Photo] Board of Regents meets in Cedar Falls

NIXSON BENITEZ, Executive Editor
Sep 21, 2022
Every Friday this fall, the campanile carillonneurs will be holding concerts at noon.

[Photo] Campanile lunch concerts return for fall semester

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2022
In the past years, UNI students would attend the Dance Marathon to help raise money and bring awareness to children in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area who have life-threatening illnesses.

[Photo] UNI Dance Marathon wants to see a change this year

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer
Sep 7, 2022
Iowa's midterm elections will take place on Nov. 8 Absentee ballots may be requested as early as 70 days in advance and must now be received at least 15 days before the election.

[Photo] Iowa’s new voting rules: What to know as absentee voting requests start

Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capitol Dispatch
Aug 31, 2022
UNI's Black Student Union will be hosting their 50th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 16. They host a variety of events, including last year's BSU Poetry Slam pictured above.

[Photo] ‘DIS’ is the most wonderful way to get involved

Nixson Benitez, Executive Editor
Aug 29, 2022
After two years as the sports editor for the Northern Iowan, Colin Horning says farewell to the NI's readers, and gives thanks to those he has worked with.

[Photo] Sports editor bids farewell

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
May 5, 2022
Since the dining centers have used Zoopals plates, an unprecedented improvement in mental health and moral has been reported.

[Photo] Dining halls introduce latest in dishware saga: Zoopals

Malibu Schmootz, Former Infant
Mar 31, 2022

Allies successors in new greenhouse seem unaware of danger

NI Archives
Mar 31, 2022

Animals make greenhouse like a zoo

NI Archives
Mar 31, 2022
The old ad had fallen into dispair over its 90 year standing. Many student organizations attempted to save the old ad before its demolition in Sept. 7, 1984.

Adieu to the Old Ad

NI Archives
Mar 28, 2022
The women's softball team in 1973 was composed of 20 young women coached by Jane Mertesdorf.

Women’s softball looks promising

NI Archives
Mar 28, 2022
The Panthers shook the college basketball scene by defeating No. 1 ranked Kansas University Jayhawks.

UNI shocks No. 1 ranked Kansas

NI Archives
Feb 28, 2022
Speedo Man, a UNI tradition, made an appearance at the basketball game against Loyola.

Speedo man stirs up school spirit

NI Archives
Feb 28, 2022
Students, faculty and alumni spent Tuesday afternoon talking with corporate representatives at the 10th annual Career Fair.

UNI holds 10th annual career fair in the UNI-Dome

NI Archives
Feb 17, 2022
Students will have the opportunity to connect with potential employers and grad schools Feb. 15 at the. spring Career Fair.

[Photo] Spring into the 2022 Career Fair

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Feb 14, 2022

Trainers five athletes TLC

NI Archives
Feb 14, 2022

Ghastly creatures haunting UNI

NI Archives
Feb 7, 2022

EMCEC: new understanding

NI Archives
Feb 3, 2022
Musical Icon Willie Nelson performs live at the UNI-Dome 1978.

Willie’s time has come

NI Archives
Jan 27, 2022

U2 performs in UNI-Dome

NI Archives
Jan 27, 2022
Dining centers at UNI and other college campuses around the country are struggling to find an adequate number of staff.

[Photo] Behind the empty lunch counter

Kate Greenwood, Guest Writer
Jan 24, 2022
Performing at the UNI-Dome in was "The Who" on Oct. 22, 1982. The original members include Pete Townshend (left) and Rodger Daltry (right).

‘Who’ takes Dome by storm

NI Archives
Jan 24, 2022
UNI ceramic students hosted their pottery sale Friday and Saturday.

[Photo] Firing up again: Holiday pottery sale

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Dec 6, 2021
Last year the Student Health Center stopped offering free STD testing, instead directing students to the Black Hawk County Health Department.

[Photo] Students still concerned about lack of free STD testing on campus

SYDNEY COLOFF, Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2021
Campbell Hall continues to remain a quarantine dorm although low numbers of students have had to quarantine in Campbell this semester.

[Photo] Campbell Hall cast away

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Dec 2, 2021
The Commons opened on Sept. 10, 1933. This article features the new facility.

New Commons to be ready for fall term

NI Archives
Dec 2, 2021
Nook recently met with state legislators along with other presidents.

[Photo] UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 29, 2021
Over the course of UNI's history enrollment has had a roller coaster effect.

Northern Iowa students overwhelmingly from Iowa

NI Archives
Nov 29, 2021
The Center for Multicultural Education plans to provide hot wings and conversation regarding international education Wednesday from 12-1 p.m.

[Photo] International Education Week kicks off with festivities, food and fun

SYDNEY COLOFF, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2021
This archived story discusses traveling during the holidays in the midwest during the 80's.

Traveling home for the holidays

NI Archives
Nov 15, 2021
Some arts on campus include Orchesis (above), Illuminate Dance Troupe, TheatreUNI and so many more.

The arts go underappreciated

NI Archives
Nov 11, 2021
The stage and auditorium right after completion in 1978.

Strayer-Wood: Unbelievable

NI Archives
Nov 11, 2021

Central Hall

NI Archives
Nov 8, 2021
In 1937, the new edition of a pool on the west side of the East Gymnasium was completed

New $60,000 gymnasium

NI Archives
Nov 4, 2021
The President's Cottage was completed in 1891. The first family to live in the house was President Seerley, pictured above.

The President’s Cottage

NI Archives
Nov 1, 2021
According to the Rod Library, this is an early photo of the Superintendents House taken between 1907 and 1915. It was built for the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.

UNI’s Home Management House: more than just a classroom

NI Archives
Oct 25, 2021
This sketch was released on May 18, 1971, during the planning of the new feature added in Schindler.

New education center features media system

NI Archives
Oct 21, 2021
As the university enters the half way mark of the 2021 fall semester, it is important you balance your wellbeing.

[Photo] In pursuit of good health from daily stressors

DIEGO SOLORIO
Oct 18, 2021
The Dome is ready to become a reality. This photo is from Nov. 4, 1975. This is a picture of the UNI-Dome deflated taken on the northwest corner.

Name the UNI-Dome in 1975

NI Archives
Oct 14, 2021
Family Weekend will take place Friday, Oct. 15-17. Numerous events and activities will be going on around campus to engage Panther families in campus life.

[Photo] Family Weekend returns

TEHYA TOURNIER
Oct 11, 2021
The Clothesline Project will be a three day event held on campus. Students are encouraged to participate by going to tables set up in the Union from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and write messages on T-shirts of their own experience or messages of encouragement and solidarity.

[Photo] Clothesline Project returns to UNI

ANTONIA GOODWIN, Copy Editor
Oct 11, 2021
Our Progress

Our Progress

NI Archives
Oct 11, 2021
Bartlett Hall was one of the first dorms and was where the women lived. After they took down Baker Hall they moved a lot of departments into Bartlett. In 2018 they re-opened Bartlett as offices in the whole building.

Bartlett Hall – From the NI archives

NI Archives
Oct 7, 2021
The College Eye was UNI's newspaper until 1968 when it changed to The Northern Iowan.

[Photo] T.C. to celebrate eighth homecoming

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Sep 30, 2021

Employers seek skills, not majors

NI Archives
Sep 27, 2021
UNI created a 10-year contract with Coca-Cola in 2018. The contract helps increase revenue for the university.

[Photo] UNI’s contract with Coke, Atlantic Bottling

JETTA COLSCH
Sep 23, 2021
The PMB looks forward to their first home game performance in the UNI-Dome Sept. 18.

[Photo] Marching band kicks off season after COVID-19

OLIVIA BRUNSTING, Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2021
Vendor at the College Hill Farmers Market handing out food to customers.

[Photo] Why buy local? Benefits of the College Hill Farmers Market

ANTONIA GOODWIN, Copy Editor
Sep 13, 2021
President Mark Nook plans to return to his office Sept. 7 after a back surgery.

[Photo] Nook recovers from surgery

DIAMOND ROUNDTREE and CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN
Sep 2, 2021
UNI quarterback Will McElvain takes the snap against Iowa State during the last time the two in-state rivals met back on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa State eventually prevailed in the game, 29-26. The Panthers will look to pull off the upset this time on Sept. 4.

[Photo] Panther face big test at Iowa State in week 1

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Aug 30, 2021
Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available at the Student Health Center by walk-in or appointment at (319)273-2100.

[Photo] Vaccination clinic bookstore giftcard available for students

Emma Koehler, Managing Editor
Aug 26, 2021
Coats, gloves and other articles of winter clothing are available for free in the ISSO.

[Photo] Winter clothing available in ISSO

DARIEN GORDON
Mar 4, 2021
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra performed their annual winter concert on Friday, Feb. 26.

[Photo] Symphony Orchestra holds winter concert

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Mar 1, 2021
For the first time, UNI's Teacher Fair will be taking a digital approach due to COVID-19.

[Photo] 2021 Teacher Fair to take place virtually

TEHYA TOURNIER
Feb 25, 2021
WIth COVID-19 putting mass gatherings on hold, some have been wondering what will happen to Dance Marathon's Big Event.

[Photo] Dance Marathon sees changes amid COVID-19

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Feb 22, 2021
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