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BAILEY KLINKHAMMER

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor

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During Monday night’s debate, candidates Hinson and Corkery debated topics such as immigration, abortion rights and TikTok.

Hinson, Corkery participate in 2nd Congressional District Debate

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 16, 2024
Richard R. Verma fue invitado a la Universidad del Norte de Iowa.

El subsecretario de Estado de Gestión y Recursos analiza deberes y sueños

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER and ESTEPHANY PEREZ
Oct 16, 2024
After defeating the reigning WNBA champions, the New York Liberty face the grueling task of defeating the Minnesota Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Finals. After games one and two, the Finals series is tied, 1-1, with the Lynx capturing game one and the Liberty winning game two. The Lynx have proven that they’re ready to continue the series, challenging the Liberty on every possession. Now, as the series heads to Minnesota’s turf, which team will take how the 2024 WNBA championship?

Who will win the 2024 WNBA Finals?

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 16, 2024
Verma, a veteran and former U.S. ambassador to India, gave a detailed speech to students and faculty about his position as deputy secretary of state for management and resources.

Deputy secretary of state for management and resources discusses duties and dreams

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 9, 2024
UNI Deaf Cultural Experience (DCE) is a student organization that promotes awareness and appreciation to Deaf culture throughout the University of Northern Iowa campus and surrounding community.

Deaf culture in the Cedar Valley

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 9, 2024
The reigning champion of fall chai, Sidecar (above), returns to reclaim their title in 2024. In 2023, Sidecar ranked first with a score of 14/15, and claimed first again in 2024, with a score of 13/15. According to Bailey, Sidecar is a tried and true for fall chai, and can truly never disappoint.

Where to find the best fall chai

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 2, 2024
Above is a chart comparing the salaries of UNI faculty to other peer institutions. The UNI 2022 climate survey found that 63% of UNI’s faculty have considered leaving and 55% of that number considered leaving because of the salary rate.

United Faculty advocates for pay raise

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 11, 2024
President Mark Nook sat down with Northern Iowan Executive Editor Bailey Klinkhammer to discuss the future of UNI, touching on the recent changes to DEI and the new nursing program.

Looking ahead: A Q&A with President Nook

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 4, 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.

Mirando hacia adelante: Preguntas y Respuestas con el Presidente Nook

LUIS ALVAREZ and BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Sep 4, 2024
In “When the Levees Broke,” the Circle Store is a topic of discussion when it comes to how bad the flooding is. An eyewitness comments on how the store is more inland New Orleans, which indicated to him that the flooding had to have been worse than he originally thought.

Remembering Hurricane Katrina on its 19th anniversary

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 4, 2024
UNI’s new Athletic Director Megan Franklin addresses a crowd in the McLeod Center after the announcement of her appointment.

Meet Megan Franklin

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Aug 28, 2024
Bailey Klinkhammer is in her fourth year of college at UNI studying digital media journalism and in her fourth year with the Northern Iowan.

Executive Editor welcomes Panthers back to campus

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Aug 28, 2024
What are the best snacks in Maucker Union’s convenience store, Essentials? Northern Iowan editors Caden Shea and Bailey Klinkhammer dive into the details for all the must-have delicious snacks provided by the store.

Essentials at Essentials

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER and CADEN SHEA
Apr 24, 2024
Students talked about the tight-knit community that was formed during their time in the TAPP program.

TAPP’s final walk

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 16, 2024
KULT Radio can be found in the historic Keyhole Room in the basement of Maucker Union.

[Photo] KULT celebrates 20 years on 94.5

CALLEE FAIR, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2024
Unlocking the RA experience

Unlocking the RA experience

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Apr 10, 2024
The editorial board explored the ocean front of the Pacific to celebrate their win at the ACP award ceremony.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Cats take on California

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Mar 20, 2024
From cheating scandals to shocking rekindled reltionships, the cast of season six “Love is Blind” was crazy.

Everyone on Love is Blind season six is crazy

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 20, 2024
TheatreUNI brings “Heathers” to life

TheatreUNI brings “Heathers” to life

JOSUE VILLATORO and BAILEY KLINKHAMMER
Feb 27, 2024
Bigfoot Betty’s is owned by Jesse and Chelsi Armstrong, who double as the Sasquatch Jack’s owners. The restaurant’s signature entree is their tenderloin, which is breaded in-house.

Searching for Bigfoot (Betty’s)

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 27, 2024
ADPi president Nicole Bellis (left) spoke to the Northern Iowan about the accomplishments her sisterhood has made this year.

Alpha Delta Pi wins big

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 27, 2024
Ruffin is committed to trying to bring back the Divine Nine, a group of historically Black Greek organizations. She is the current president of Delta Sigma Theta at UNI, and wants to bring that opportunity to more students.

Bringing back the Divine Nine

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 13, 2024
Opinion Columnist Bailey Klinkhammer stresses the importance of reproductive health and freedom in a post-Roe world.

Over talking about ovaries

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 7, 2024
Ayo Edebiri won big at both the Emmys and the Golden Globes for “The Bear”. Her role as Sydney earned her nominations in both the Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actress in a Comedy categories.

2023 film and television awards underway

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Jan 31, 2024
NYT full access now available for students

NYT full access now available for students

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Jan 24, 2024
Above is one of the many shelves filled to the brim with books in The Nook. Abby Olson, co-owner, wants to expand the collection so that there is a book for everyone in the store.

Book it to The Nook

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 15, 2023
Maddie Palmersheim, 2021 UNI grad, holds her vendor booth at the Cedar Valley Farmers Market.

UNI grad’s ‘Moos Bakery’ on the rise

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 8, 2023
Gender and Sexuality Services is located near the Panther Den. Their goals are encapsulated on the board above.

[Photo] Exploring UNI’s Gender and Sexuality Services

HOPE JACOBS, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2023
Students perform the Interlude in 2015 at UNI versus Witchita State. The Interlude is taught to freshman at orientation, and is often played at UNI sporting events.

‘The Interlude’ has got to go

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 1, 2023
Families have nothing to fear

Families have nothing to fear

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 25, 2023
Emily Henry’s “Happy Place” delights

Emily Henry’s “Happy Place” delights

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 11, 2023
Eric Schutt and Braden Hoyer’s characters struggle to keep the set together as they execute their scene.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes right

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 27, 2023
With fall officially upon us, Bailey Klinkhammer took to the Cedar Valley to find the best chai in town. From Cottonwood Canyon to The Savvy Bean, Klinkhammer decided Sidecar’s pumpkin chai latte with oat milk was the winner.

Battle of the chai

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 27, 2023
The Iowa Supreme Court building, pictured above.

Judicial Branch requires rewriting

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 20, 2023
Recruitment for Fraternity and Sorority Life at UNI starts this Wednesday, Sept. 13. UNI’s fraternities and sororities focus on giving back to the community, nourishing active members and recruiting new members.

UNI Recruitment vs Bama Rush

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 13, 2023
The Kappa Sigma house is located on 2504 College St., and it is home to their members as well as their philanthropic events.

Kappa Sigma Gives Back

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 13, 2023
Former UNI provost Gloria Gibson was named as president of Northeastern Illinois University in March of 2018. She received a vote of no confidence in March of this year, just as she received a vote of no confidence in 2012 during her time at UNI.

Former UNI provost continues ‘no confidence’ streak at NEIU

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 26, 2023
The UNI Climate Study, conducted in fall 2022, seeks to help understand interactions on campus, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. 3,329 responses were collected from across campus.

Climate study results released

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 23, 2023
Modern drag can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks, and in modern Americans history to William Dorsey Swann, the first person ever to refer to themselves as the “Queen of Drag.”

Debunking Drag

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 16, 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.

Nursing program takes shape

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 10, 2023
Lexi Gause, pictured center, is the co-president of UNI’s Black Student Union. She is one of many women at UNI who have stepped up into leadership roles thanks in part to the sense of community and support in her organization.

Cultivating female student leaders

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 29, 2023
Over the span of 34 years, Connie Hansen has made a tremendous impact on UNI's campus and in student life.

Connie Hansen’s impact at UNI spans 34 years

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 27, 2023
With the 95th Academy awards coming up on Sunday, March 12, 2023 the event will be televised on ABC.

And the Oscar goes to…

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 5, 2023
Streaming services have boomed in popularity, and now Netflix has competition with other streaming giants.

Netflix: The rise and fall of the streaming empire

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 26, 2023
Iowa's prairies house unique ecosystems and animal habitats along with protecting water quality. Today, it is estimated that less than 1% of native tallgrass prairie remains in Iowa.

UNI’s Tallgrass Prairie Center gifted 300 acres for preservation

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 6, 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.

Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Jan 26, 2023
CMS gives UNI music students more opportunities to teach and make connections for their future careers. At the same time, it makes music more accessible for people who aren't enrolled at UNI through opportunities like the Children's Choir.

Uniting the community with song

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Jan 19, 2023
For one of their largest projects of the year, Make the Change comes together to create hand-written cards and notes for people needing support. Nominations for letter bundle recipients can be submitted on the Make the Change website.

Student org ‘makes a change’ with supportive letters

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 30, 2022
The language added to the 2nd Amendment would require any restrictions on guns to survive "strict scrutiny."

Iowa second Amendment

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 10, 2022
Hasina Jalal graduated in 2021 and is the founding director of the National Association of Afghanistan Civil Society.

Three UNI Alumni selected for GOLD & Bold Awards

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 26, 2022
Opinion Columnist Bailey Klinkhammer pictured left is with Sen. Liz Mathis pictured right.

Bring back the blue

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 26, 2022

Promoting more walkable communities

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 16, 2022
Rod Library is offering mini-grants that professors can apply for by Oct. 12. The grants aim to help faculty transition their classes into using existing free materials to lower the cost of textbooks for students.

Rod Library program strives to make course materials accessible

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 9, 2022
"Blame it on the Boogie" as you celebrate UNI's 70s-themed homecoming.

Panthers get ready to growl and groove

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 5, 2022
A large faction of BookTok is dedicated solely to Hoover and her novels, as well as defending them and perpetuating the idea that they're anywhere near the idea of good.

Colleen Hoover writes bad books

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Oct 2, 2022
ABC's latest hit show, "Abbott Elementary," is reaching those who do not typically watch network television by streaming to Hulu.

“Abbott Elementary”

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 19, 2022
Students gather in Rialto, where hot breakfast has been reintroduced this semester on the weekends from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Changes underway in UNI Dining

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 11, 2022
As a new precedent has been set, there have been questions from the public about what the next overturn may be.

A fight for our rights

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Sep 7, 2022
Make sure to look out for the purple and yellow chairs all across campus!

Places to study on campus

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Aug 25, 2022
Roe v. Wade is under attack (again)

Roe v. Wade is under attack (again)

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
May 5, 2022

Cultivating a culture of misogyny

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 21, 2022
As education continues to be a common theme in the House, Iowa stance on public education becomes more clear with each month.

Funding Iowa public high schools

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 18, 2022
Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson, if continued, will be the first Black women to ever sit in the history of the Supreme court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson and misogynoir

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Apr 4, 2022
Yessenia Rodriguez is heavily involved on UNI's campus, and hopes to help students and women of color feel confident and represented.

Yessenia Rodriguez: Latina and proud

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 28, 2022
Iowa is the second state to make a law anti-trans sports ban year.

Intersectionality and its effects on women’s rights

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 24, 2022
UNI recently announced their new version of the Liberal Arts Core called UNIFI. The changes were made to give students a diverse range of classes to choose from and to freshen up the curriculum.

UNI unveils UNIFI

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 21, 2022
UNI Interpreter's Theatre celebrate Women's History month

UNI Interpreter’s Theatre celebrate Women’s History month

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 3, 2022
Brittany Costello is a part of the college of Humanities, Arts and Science at UNI and encourages all women to get involved in the Miss America Organization.

Behind the crown of Miss America

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 28, 2022
As more teachers are voicing themselves retiring and leaving education; UNI Education majors make up nearly a quarter of the student population.

Reynolds attack on public education

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 14, 2022
The Riverview Center offers support for survivors of sexual violence.

Supporting survivors at UNI

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 7, 2022
Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA) have been around since 1987 and ever since served as the "Face of UNI" for departments around campus.

UNI needs to compensate SAA

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Jan 31, 2022
Chief of UNI Police Helen Haire recommends students keep their vehicles locked to prevent car thefts.

Car thefts and burglaries reported on campus

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 18, 2021

TheatreUNI to present ‘The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble’

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 11, 2021
Opinion columnist Bailey Klinkhammer discusses what President Biden has done since taking office.

President Biden: Year in review

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Nov 8, 2021
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