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This graphic depicts the rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: cases drop, more vaccination clinics planned

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Apr 26, 2021
Campus Life Editor Anthony Witherow says goodbye to the Northern Iowan.

[Photo] Campus life editor bids farewell

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Apr 26, 2021
Students hope to win a selection from a number of prizes in "De-Stress Fest Bingo."

[Photo] Panther Portrait: De-stress fest bingo

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Apr 22, 2021
This graphic depicts the rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: case count, positivity rate show little change

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Apr 19, 2021
Diane Hensley looks forward to visiting family more often, spending time with her cats and continuing to volunteer in her retirement.

[Photo] UNI employee departs after 40 years

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Apr 15, 2021
Students got the chance to let off some steam by smashing plates outside Maucker Union.

[Photo] Students help de-stress through plate smashing

TEHYA TOURNIER
Apr 15, 2021
UNI staff and student vaccination clinics will be held in the West Gym, Tuesday, April 13 through Friday, April 16.

[Photo] UNI to host vaccination clinics

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Apr 12, 2021
This graphic depicts the rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Apr 12, 2021
Members of the Sigma Alpha Epilson rang in the warm weather by hosting a car wash open to all members of the community.

[Photo] Panther Portrait: SAE car wash

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Apr 8, 2021
This graphic depicts the rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate rises again

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Apr 5, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 29, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: rate, cases fall

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 22, 2021
Students looking for a self-esteem boost can look to the CME's compliment wall located upstairs in Maucker Union.

[Photo] CMA inspires students with compliment wall

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Mar 22, 2021
Students were treated with popcorn and snacks as they attended CAB's "Mean Girls" screening.

[Photo] Panther Portrait: Maucker movie with CAB

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Mar 22, 2021
In-person classes were cancelled once again on Monday due to a winter storm warning for extreme weather conditions.

[Photo] Extreme weather leads to reduced operations

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 18, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: positivity and cases double; Regents lift travel ban

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 15, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 8, 2021
Unlike the CARES Act, students do not need to apply for CRRSAA as funds are to be distributed based off of need.

[Photo] CRRSAA funds to be distributed soon

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 1, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: slight increase

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Mar 1, 2021
Samantha Bennett and running mate Alisanne Struck have been elected as NISG president and vice president for the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] NISG election results announced

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 25, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: rates constant

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 22, 2021
A stretch of subzero temperatures coupled with bitterly cold windchills caused the cancellation of in-person classes for the third time this spring.

[Photo] Cold temps cancel classes, close campus

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 18, 2021
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[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: slight increase

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 15, 2021
Icicles lean sideways after Thursday's blizzard-like conditions cancel in-person classes once again.

[Photo] Blizzard conditions cancel classes

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 8, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate and number of COVID-19 cases on campus as well as other statistics regarding the ongoing pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: little change in rates, Reynolds lifts restrictions

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 8, 2021
"The Three Acrobats" sculpture proudly stands tall once again outside of the Redeker Center in a slightly different location.

[Photo] Statue returns to Redeker

SHAWN BURRAGE
Feb 4, 2021
As recontracting approaches the DOR decided Campbell Hall will be used for only isolation and quarantine rooms.

[Photo] Campbell, Lawther to see changed in fall

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Feb 4, 2021
This graphic depicts the positivity rate on campus as well as other statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Feb 1, 2021
Classes resumed as normal on Wednesday.

[Photo] Snow day starts spring semester

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Jan 28, 2021
Students gear up for winter term online classes and make other plans for the extended winter break.

[Photo] Students plan for a long winter break

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Nov 19, 2020
UNI brings a Test Iowa site to campus for students and staff.

[Photo] Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus

EMMA VILETA
Nov 12, 2020
Rod Library is holding an exhibit showcasing the 1918 influenza pandemic. The exhibit will run until Friday, November 20.

[Photo] Bringing pandemics to life across all generations

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Nov 12, 2020
This week, a Test Iowa site for COVID-19 testing will open at the UNI Student Health Center.

[Photo] UNI campus to host Test Iowa site

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Nov 9, 2020
Winter clothing donations can be left in the donation box located outside the ISSO in Maucker Union room 113.

[Photo] ISSO winter clothing drives heats up

AASHITA VADHERA
Oct 29, 2020
TC enjoys the spirited music of the Panther Marching Band in the UNI-Dome as they play familiar songs from the movies.

[Photo] PMB takes a “Trip to the Movies”

SARA QUALLEY
Oct 26, 2020
Dining centers Piazza and Rialto continue to re-evaluate safety procedures while still providing high-quality dining.

[Photo] Dining Centers continue to adapt

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Oct 19, 2020
Consumers gathered at the College Hill Farmers Market with took places on Oct. 1.

[Photo] Panther Portrait: College Hill Farmers Market

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Oct 8, 2020
Students and campus community members seeking a COVID-19 test at the UNI Student Health Center will soon face a fee of $80.

[Photo] Health Center implements test fee

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Oct 1, 2020
CAC 108 sits empty as the Department of Communications and Disorders decides ASL instructor Katie O'Briens classes are no longer meeting in-person.

[Photo] Some in-person classes opt for online

AASHITA VADHERA
Sep 28, 2020
UNI's PMB holds their first live performance outside of Lawther Field.

[Photo] PMB hosts first live performance

DARIEN GORDON
Sep 28, 2020
Bars in Black Hawk County open early after Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation causing them to close.

[Photo] Bars reopen in Black Hawk County

AASHITA VADHERA
Sep 21, 2020
The UNI Student Health Center is no longer offering free STD testing for students this fall, citing a desire to avoid increasing student fees.

[Photo] Health Center cuts free STD testing

KIMBERLY CAVALIER
Sep 17, 2020
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[Photo] Panther Portrait: Panther Marching Band Concert

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor
Sep 14, 2020
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[Photo] Adrianne Finlay previews “Cut Off” in Thursday reading

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2020
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[Photo] UNI continues adapting to COVID-19

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Aug 27, 2020
Author and eating disorder awareness speaker Kara Whitely gave a presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 25, discussing how she overcame binge eating disorder to become a successful mountain climber.

[Photo] Speaker discusses binge eating, perseverance

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer
Mar 2, 2020
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[Photo] Students donate at spring blood drive

COLBY WEBER
Feb 6, 2020
Faculty and guest artist ensemble Christopher’s Very Happy. Band. performed a concert in Russell Hall on Friday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] A very happy jazz performance

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | slegaspi@uni.edu
Jan 27, 2020
UNI Department of Social Work and the Master’s in Social Work Student Associated collaborated to host a film screening and panel discussion about “Like Any Other Kid,” a documentary on the Missouri Method.

[Photo] Film informs on trauma-informed care

ABIGAIL BENNETHUM
Jan 27, 2020
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[Photo] Lecture connects climate change to art

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer
Nov 18, 2019
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[Photo] PMB Live

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | slegaspi@uni.edu
Nov 11, 2019
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[Photo] REC launches #UNIisnotanAlly campaign

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor
Nov 4, 2019
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[Photo] Speaker encourages mental health discussion

COLBY WEBER
Oct 31, 2019
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[Photo] Latinx Showcase

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | slegaspi@uni.edu
Oct 14, 2019
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[Photo] Panther Portrait: Open Melt Day

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | slegaspi@uni.edu
Sep 23, 2019
TheatreUNI explored issues of diversity and representation of minority groups in theatre during their cabaret production of "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do...?" on Sept. 6 and 7 in the Bertha Martin Theatre.

[Photo] Exploring representation in theatre

ANNA ALLDREDGE
Sep 9, 2019
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