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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
NKASA BOLUMBU

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer

Nkasa Bolumbu is a sophomore majoring in Biology and working towards a French Certificate and minor in International Affairs. She is an opinion columnist and monthly reporter for the Northern Iowan and is a peer mentor and president of two clubs, the African Union and Noehren Activities Board. She is always looking for her next beat!

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Pieper Lewis takes the stand. Opinion columnist Nkasa Bolumbu argues action must be taken to pardon Lewis.

“I refuse to fail and let the system fail me”

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2024
As a husband, parent and veteran, Mykel Townsend's college experience has looked different from most. However, he has found his place in Sigma Tau Delta, a worldwide English honor society.

UNI student’s writing takes the international stage

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Mar 2, 2023
Many black women face insecurities about their hair due to constant discrimination.

Black women vs the world

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Feb 2, 2023
Protests have taken to the streets in Los Angeles, London and many communities across the globe.

Women, life and freedom for Iran

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2022
The casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney's live action "The Little Mermaid" has garnered backlash from online communities implying that Ariel cannot be Black.

Mermaids can be Black

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2022
Actor Evan Peters plays Jeffery Dahmer, a notorious serial killer from Milwaukee, Wis. In this scene, Dahmer is sentenced and taken to the Columbia Correctional Facility. He was sentenced to 15 terms of life imprisonment. He then got another term for a homicide that he committed in Ohio in 1978.

Netflix: Villains over victims

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2022
The UNI Art Gallery is great for relaxing and getting creative inspiration. Students can visit the exhibition during Kamerick's regular hours.

UNI Art Gallery presents: Elena Diane Curris Design Exhibition

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2022
Though handicap-accessible restrooms are available, it is still an obstacle as it is on the fourth floor of Rod Library.

Do you have access?

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Oct 9, 2022

Campus to welcome Jon Meacham

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Sep 7, 2022
Dove's mission statement is to "encourage women and girls to have positive relationships with beauty and helping to raising their self esteem."

Don’t touch my crown

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2022
Hakima Afzaly is a student from Afghanistan earning her masters in women and gender studies.

PANTHER PORTRAIT: Hopefully Hakima

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2021
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