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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor

I’m a senior double majoring in English and religious studies, with a minor in creative writing. I’ve been working with the Northern Iowan since January 2022, serving as copy editor until August 2023, when I was given the opportunity to be the managing editor. 

I started my student journalism career in 2020 during my junior year of high school, where I was one of three students in my school’s new Intro to Journalism class. When COVID shut down the school, our little class continued to work on building our student news site, The Orbit, which still publishes today. I served as an editor and web designer until graduating in 2021.

Though I don’t write often, I still enjoy working behind the scenes to bring UNI and the Cedar Valley community quality news by working on the website. I like to work on major feature pieces when I get the chance to, whether it be highlighting small businesses or getting the latest updates on campus construction.

If you have a story idea or have questions about advertising with the Northern Iowan, contact me via email at [email protected]

All content by SOPHIE HOFFMEIER
After I graduate in December, I will be pursuing a career as a legal secretary.

Managing Editor makes her exit

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Dec 11, 2024
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, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Enrollment for the fall 2024 semester is up by 2.9% from last fall's record 9,021 students at UNI. The university has not seen this consecutive growth since 2009-2010.

[Photo] Another enrollment jump

MARQUETTE MILLAM, Staff Writer, Social Media Team
Sep 18, 2024
One of the major projects on campus right now is the updating of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. According to Director of Facilities Management Mike Zwanziger, the project will likely be finished before 2025.

Constructing campus

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Sep 11, 2024
Sophie Hoffmeier is a senior majoring in English and religious studies. This
is her fourth year working at the Northern Iowan, and her second year as
managing editor.

Managing Editor greets Panther community

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Aug 28, 2024
UNI Proud was one student organization that tabled in front of Maucker Union for Earth Day festivities.

Student Organizations Table for Earth Day

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Apr 23, 2024
From left to right: Archer Trip, Sam Zimmerman, and Nic Trip. TripleThread was founded in summer 2022 and have gone on to sell their handmade products at Mohair Pear in Cedar Falls and Spark Lot in Waterloo.

Arts & crafts and activism

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Nov 1, 2023
Managing editor greets Panther community

Managing editor greets Panther community

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, 2023-2024 Managing Editor
Aug 26, 2023
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