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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

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

Northern Iowan
Karla DeBruin

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor

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There's still time to submit your traditions! Email CATS at unicats@uni.edu.

Traditions Keeper Ceremony

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Apr 28, 2022
Active Minds, established in 2016, hosts events to bring awareness to mental health like the Field of Flags where students write positive messages and put them on Lawther Field

[Photo] Stress Less week begins

MADDIE DAVIS, Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2022
The UNI tennis team split their matches vs Mo St. and Drury.

[Photo] UNI splits final two tennis matches of the season

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Apr 18, 2022
Students will have more flexibility and more credentials with the new UNIFI program. UNIFI is also transfer-friendly to transfer students.

[Photo] Should current students make the switch to UNIFI?

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Apr 14, 2022
UNI received a letter from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) regarding allegations of free speech violations.

[Photo] UNI responds to allegations of free speech violations

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Apr 11, 2022
The UNI women's tennis team hosted Bradley and Illinois State at the Black Hawk Tennis Club this past weekend. They hosted Senior Day, honoring Olivia Fain and Emma Carr for their senior sendoffs.

[Photo] Tennis close out homestand with two losses

HUNTER FRIESEN
Apr 11, 2022
Although the pandemic has impacted higher education across the nation, UNI is to continue to look for ways in making higher education more available.

[Photo] UNI: the most affordable, highest value university in Iowa

Kristin Woods, Guest Columnist
Mar 28, 2022
Many students made various forms of art for the Annual Juried Art Exhibition that will be in the UNI Gallery of Art until April 15.

Annual juried student art exhbition

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Mar 24, 2022
UNI is cutting down credit requirements, changing and introducing classes as well as including the option to mix and match credits to receive a certificate.

[Photo] UNI unveils UNIFI

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Mar 21, 2022
Many students benefit from the Panther Pantry, which is located in Maucker Union.

[Photo] NISG recognizes extraordinary student orgs

NISG Senator
Mar 21, 2022
Leila Masinovic: Making history at UNI

Leila Masinovic: Making history at UNI

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Mar 10, 2022
The Panther Pantry is located in the basement of Maucker Union and is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. They are also open on Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

[Photo] Food and financial insecurity

Lennon Janes
Mar 7, 2022
In writing this article, the Northern Iowan spoke with 15 current and former RAs on and off the record.

[Photo] R(A)eality of being an RA

OLIVIA BRUNSTING and CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN
Mar 3, 2022
Without counting the financial aid package, an Iowa resident's total cost of attendance is up to $18,213. For out-of-state students, it is $28,913.

[Photo] UNI most expensive public university in Iowa

GLENN GRAY, Opinion Columnist
Mar 3, 2022
Students piled into McLeod Saturday to witness UNI men's basketball clinch the MVC regular season championship in overtime against Loyola.

[Photo] Madness in McLeod

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2022
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[Photo] Student body elects new NISG representatives

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Feb 24, 2022
Emma'le Maas was the former executive editor for the Northern Iowan.

[Photo] Northern Iowan wins 11 awards at Iowa College Media Association

Press Release
Feb 21, 2022
Students are looking to be elected into NISG Senate Feb. 22-23.

NISG candidates aim to better campus

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Feb 17, 2022
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[Photo] Fight for historical campus buildings continue

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Feb 14, 2022
As more teachers are voicing themselves retiring and leaving education; UNI Education majors make up nearly a quarter of the student population.

[Photo] Reynolds attack on public education

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor
Feb 14, 2022
BSU kicked off Black History Month in the Union and celebrated their 50th anniversary with food and festivities.

[Photo] BSU celebrates Black History Month

ANNA STEVENS
Feb 10, 2022
CAB seeking new members

CAB seeking new members

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Feb 7, 2022
UNI art gallery host a new art exhibit, "Too bright for our Infirm Delight" throughout the second semester. Showcasing pottery and drawings along with a few different other art pieces.

“Too bright to our infirm delight”

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Feb 3, 2022
59% of the students at UNI are women and should receive free access to tampons or pads in restrooms.

[Photo] Why we need to free the tampon

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Jan 24, 2022
Throughout the years of the 1970's-1980's the Dome held many concerts that included big names like Alice Cooper and Fleetwood Mac.

UNI-Dome concerts

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Jan 24, 2022
Tom Cullen (pictured above, center), talks with audience members after the screening of "Storm Lake."

[Photo] Local journalism thrives in ‘Storm Lake’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Dec 6, 2021
Instead of providing more state funding for Iowa's three public universities, Iowa taxpayers should advocate for a reduction in the size and scope of the Board of Regents.

[Photo] Bigger budget, fewer students at the University of Northern Iowa

Glenn Gray, Guest Columnist
Dec 2, 2021
UNI is projecting an increase in enrollment to about 10,821 students by 2026.

[Photo] UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 29, 2021
With enrollment taking a hit, departments are being impacted from the enrollment rates.

[Photo] Falling enrollment a challenge, and not just for UNI

Glenn Gray, Guest Columnist
Nov 29, 2021
The theatre department is facing limited resources, but the department will not experience closure.

[Photo] ‘Theatre is not going anywhere’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 18, 2021
UNI Alum Brian Becker was announced the next CEO of RSM US LLP, one of the largest tax, audit and consulting firms in the country.

UNI alum named CEO of accounting firm

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Nov 18, 2021
College expenses determined by net price calculators can vary by an average of $5,700.

[Photo] College calculators aren’t precise, but they could easily be made better

Aaron Anthony and Lindsay Page
Nov 18, 2021
Students learn to cook Badrijani Nigivit with Nino Omatee in the basement of Maucker Union on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Learn to cook Badrijani Nigivit

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Nov 18, 2021
CATS is hosting their inaugural food drive for the Panther Pantry Thursday, Nov. 11.

[Photo] Panther Pantry hosts food drive

ANNA STEVENS
Nov 11, 2021
The Board of Regents decided to not demolish the Honors Cottage (above) and Alumni House.

[Photo] The Honors Cottage and our sense of place

Thomas Connors, Guest Columnist
Nov 11, 2021
The Honors Cottage and Alumni House (above) has been saved from demolition for now.

[Photo] Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 8, 2021
The old Administration Building completed in 1896.

Old Administration Building

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Nov 8, 2021
The Honors Cottage (above) has been requested by UNI to be demolished.

[Photo] UNI to propose demolition of two campus buildings

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 4, 2021
Among GBPAC's spring 2022 performances schedule is the Blue Man Group who will perform May 2-3.

GBPAC reveals spring season

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Nov 4, 2021
UNI is accepting applications for summer orientation staff in 2022. Those who are hired will work from mid-May to the end of Jul and will receive a $2,000 stipend as well as free housing and meals.

[Photo] Summer orientation staff needed

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Nov 4, 2021

ITTC today

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Nov 4, 2021

Presidents House turned Honors Cottage

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Nov 1, 2021
Interior design student Jonathan Martin is a recipient of the prestigious Diversity in Design Pipeline program.

UNI student wins interior design program

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Oct 25, 2021
Students need to advocate for mental breaks and recognize that school work shouldn't be an everyday habit.

[Photo] College students need mental breaks

JETTA COLSCH
Oct 25, 2021
The north side of the Alumni House and garage in 1974.

The history of the Alumni House

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Oct 25, 2021
Colette Stanford, Kat Gainer and Jace Bell complete the Granite Panther tradition by the UNI-Dome. If students complete the traditions challenge, they receive a pin or medallion at graduation.

UNI Traditions challenge endures

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Oct 21, 2021
Active Minds took over Lawther Field on Thursday to spread positive messages to those struggling with their mental health.

[Photo] Field of Flags brings awareness

ERIN KAMP and TEHYA TOURNIER
Oct 21, 2021
Panther Portrait: Business & Community Fair

Panther Portrait: Business & Community Fair

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Oct 21, 2021
Rod Library is no longer charging students late fees for overdue materials in an effort to make the library more accessible and equitable to the campus community.

[Photo] Rod Library promotes equity

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Oct 18, 2021
Local businesses to visit UNI

Local businesses to visit UNI

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Oct 14, 2021
Students around campus are still encouraged to use masks in spaces across campus.

[Photo] Masks on or masks off?

PATIENCE KAUZLARICH, Opinion Columnist
Oct 14, 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.

[Photo] Bartlett Hall – From the NI archives

NI Archives
Oct 7, 2021
Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 2.

[Photo] PANTHER PORTRAIT: Homecoming

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Oct 4, 2021
Student Body President Samantha Bennett returned to the weekly Senate meetings after a couple of weeks being absent. She emphasized the importance of mental health and taking a break for self care in her report.

[Photo] NISG debates masks, approves funding

NICK BAUR
Oct 4, 2021
Evangelical preacher Sister Cindy visited campus Friday and spoke to a crowd of students on Lawther Field. Her husband, Brother Jed, is pictured in the background.

Sister Cindy visits campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and Karla DeBruin
Sep 27, 2021
The Guild of UNI Carillonneurs play the 47 uniquely pitched bells inside the campanile. Fundraising in 1968 tripled he number of bells in the tower.

[Photo] Carillonneurs serenade UNI’s campus

JETTA COLSCH
Sep 16, 2021
Rialto and Piazza have had to adjust procedures in order to compensate for lack of employees. Some changes include disposable dish ware and dine-out only from 7-9pm.

[Photo] Dining centers struggle to find employees for new semester

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Sep 2, 2021
Before school started many students enjoyed exploring the campus, and many activities organized by CAB. These events encouraged mask and a lot of the organizations around campus were in attendance at this event.

[Photo] A comparative COVID-19 college experience

Emma Koehler, Managing Editor
Sep 2, 2021
Pictured is Colin Horning, the sports editor & opinion columnist for the Northern Iowan newspaper.

[Photo] Advice to new students

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Aug 26, 2021
Peer reviewers Dr. Lynette Olson, Dr. Anton Reiter (in-person), Dr. Martinez Sotelo and Dr. Sherilyn Poole engaged with students in an open forum discussion during the HLC site visit on Monday, March 29.

HLC site visit features student forum

Karla DeBruin, Managing Editor
Apr 1, 2021
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