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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
STEPHEN STARK

STEPHEN STARK, Photographer

Steph is a freshman majoring in art history. He mostly photographs sports, but also enjoys shooting street photography. He enjoys skateboarding in his free time. 



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[Photo] Plain White T’s rock GBPAC

Nov 19, 2023
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[Photo] Students express support for DEI program in protest

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 15, 2023
David W. Wilson shakes hands with UNI President Mark Nook at a ceremony Friday morning celebrating Wilson's $25 million donation to the College of Business.

[Photo] $25 million donation opens new chapter for College of Business

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Oct 21, 2023
UNI has a variety of resources, clubs and programs to help support people of color on campus.

[Photo] Panthers sweat their paws off

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Aug 21, 2023
The UNI track and field team traveled to Illinois over the weekend, competing in the Fighting Illini Challenge.

[Photo] Panthers compete at Fighting Illini Challenge

Braden Elton, Guest Writer
Apr 10, 2023
Ten former UNI Panthers went through UNI’s Pro Day this past week, performing in front of scouts from many National Football League teams.

[Photo] Panthers perform for NFL scouts

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 26, 2023
The UNI women’s basketball team concluded another successful season this past weekend, falling to Nebraska in the WNIT, 77-57.

[Photo] UNI ends year in the postseason again

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Mar 22, 2023
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[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Panther football at 2023 Pro Day

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Mar 22, 2023
Maya McDermott (0) played well in UNI’s final game, finishing with a team-high 19 points.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Bruins in MVC semis

PAUL NOBLE, Sports Writer
Mar 19, 2023
Emerson Green (4) totaled 19 points in UNI’s 88-76 victory over Colorado State in the first round of the WNIT on Thursday.

[Photo] UNI batters the Rams in WNIT opener, falls to Cornhuskers

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Mar 19, 2023
The UNI women's basketball team will compete at the MVC Tournament, vying for the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Panthers prepare for Hoops in the Heartland

PAUL NOBLE, Sports Writer
Mar 8, 2023
Landon Wolf (3) scored a career-high 21 points in UNI's 83-75 Senior Day loss against Belmont.

[Photo] UNI drops regular season finale to Bruins

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Mar 2, 2023
Tytan Anderson (32) was selected as the team captain of the Missouri Valley Conference Most Improved Team after a strong regular season.

[Photo] Panthers preparing to compete at Arch Madness

PAUL NOBLE, Sports Writer
Mar 2, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) continued her strong play, pitching in double-doubles in both of UNI's games over the weekend.

[Photo] Panthers stay in the title hunt after road split

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Feb 26, 2023
Bowen Born (13) went over 1,000 points for his career during UNI's 69-66 victory over Missouri State on Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Bulldogs, take down Bears

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2023
Maya McDermott (0) finished with 16 points in UNI's 76-50 win over Bradley on Saturday. McDermott made all four of her second half 3-pointers.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Redbirds, roll past Braves

PAUL NOBLE, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2023
Head Coach Tanya Warren, alongside her staff and bench, celebrate a game-winning shot. Coach Warren just picked up her 300th career victory, a huge milestone in an already illustrious career. Coach Warren also broke the Missouri Valley Conference record for most games coached, leading the Panthers in her 507th game at the helm.

[Photo] 300: Coach Warren’s legacy continues to grow

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Feb 15, 2023
Four top-15 matches took place between the two Iowa rivals.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Panther wrestling falls short to Cyclones

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Feb 13, 2023
Bowen Born (13) dribbles up the court for the Panthers.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: UNI men’s basketball falls to Indiana State

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Feb 13, 2023
Parker Keckeisen attempts a takedown during No. 14 UNI's 19-12 loss against No. 3 Iowa State in front of a near-record breaking crowd of 5,754.

[Photo] Panthers fall to No. 3 ISU in front of 5,754 fans

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Feb 13, 2023
The UNI track & field team competed in Brookings, S.D. at the SDSU Indoor Classic this past weekend, hosted by South Dakota State.

[Photo] Track and field competes at SDSU Indoor Classic

PAUL NOBLE, Sports Writer
Feb 13, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) finished a rebound shy of a double-double on Friday, scoring 20 points while grabbing nine rebounds.

[Photo] Panthers stay hot, douse Flames 55-47

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 13, 2023
Tytan Anderson led the way for UNI in their 80-62 loss to Indiana State on Saturday, finishing with 13 points and four rebounds.

[Photo] UNI’s losing streak extends to five games

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Feb 13, 2023
Along with free food and drinks, several photo opportunities were available for those who attended.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: “The College Tour” exclusive premiere

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Feb 8, 2023
La banda de ámino estan orgullosos por poder ir a los torneos se basquetbol.

[Photo] UNI pep bands on the road again

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Feb 8, 2023
Maya McDermott está teniendo una estación de éxito en su primer año como base titular.

[Photo] Traducción: El impacto de McDermott en el basket en UNI

Julie Matta, Traductora invitada
Feb 8, 2023
UNI competed at the Wartburg Indoor Select this past weekend, hosted by Wartburg.

[Photo] UNI competes at Wartburg Indoor Select

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 8, 2023
The Northern Iowan experienced a day in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The staff attended multiple workshops, focusing on how to better their skills as editors, writers and leaders. There was a total of 10 NI representatives for this year's Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) conference.

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

NI Staff, NI Editors
Feb 6, 2023
The UNI track and field team competed at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, hosted by the University of Nebraska.

[Photo] UNI competes at Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Feb 6, 2023
For the second time in three weeks, Maya McDermott (0) hit a late shot to beat the Drake Bulldogs.

[Photo] Deja vu: McDermott wins it at the buzzer again

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Feb 6, 2023
Maya McDermott attempts a free throw. McDermott is having a breakout season in her first year as the starting point guard.

[Photo] McDermott impacting Panther basketball

NIXSON BENITEZ, Executive Editor
Feb 2, 2023
Emerson Green (4) had an outstanding game for UNI in their victory over Southern Illinois, finishing with a team-high 26 points.

[Photo] UNI splits road trip against Lady Bears, Salukis

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Jan 30, 2023
James Betz (34) aims for the hoop.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: UNI Men’s Basketball walk away with a win over Valparaiso

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Jan 29, 2023
Kam Finley hugs Maya McDermott while the rest of the Panthers celebrate in the background following the conclusion of UNI's 70-69 victory over Drake.

[Photo] McDermott sends Panthers past Bulldogs

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Jan 26, 2023
UNI competed at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City this past weekend.

[Photo] Panthers compete at Larry Wieczorek Invite

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Jan 26, 2023
Trey Campbell (4) scored a career-high 20 points while hitting six 3-pointers in UNI's win over Illinois State.

[Photo] UNI stays hot, wins pair of MVC games

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Jan 23, 2023
Carter Morton competes in the long jump. The Panther men and women both had dominant showings at the Jack Jennett Invitational.

[Photo] Panthers dominate at Jack Jennett Invite

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Jan 23, 2023
Maya McDermott (0) finished with a team-high 12 points in UNI's 79-44 win over UIC on Saturday.

[Photo] Panthers dominate Beacons and Flames

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Jan 23, 2023
Ellie Foster (3) takes her shot.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: UNI Women’s Basketball victory over Valparaiso

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Jan 22, 2023
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[Photo] Panther Portrait: UNI art exhibit

DIAMOND ROUNDTREE, Campus Life Editor
Jan 19, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) drives to the basket. Boffeli secured another double-double in the win over Evansville, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Boffeli has now finished with a double-double in four of UNI's last five games.

[Photo] Panthers outlast Purple Aces, 73-68

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Jan 19, 2023
Kam Finley hugs Maya McDermott while the rest of the Panthers celebrate in the background following the conclusion of UNI's 70-69 victory over Drake. McDermott led the Panthers with 19 points and six assists while also making the game-winning shot.

[Photo] McDermott floater springs Panthers past Bulldogs

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Jan 12, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) finished with another double-double in the win over Murray State on Friday, compiling 21 points and 14 rebounds.

[Photo] Panthers sprint past Racers, 81-54

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Jan 8, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) led the way for UNI in both scoring and rebounding in the win over Bradley, finishing with 17 points and seven rebounds.

[Photo] Huge second half propels Panthers past Braves, 83-64

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Dec 31, 2022
Emerson Green (4) finished with 11 points to go along with six rebounds and three steals in UNI's 88-74 loss at Iowa on Sunday.

[Photo] Panthers fall short vs No. 12 Iowa

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Dec 18, 2022
Bowen Born (13) forced his way to the basket and came up with a foul.

[Photo] PHOTO SLIDESHOW: UNI Men’s Basketball loses to South Florida

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Dec 16, 2022
Freshman guard Taryn Wharton (22) had one of the best games of her young career on Tuesday, finishing with eight points and four rebounds.

[Photo] Panthers outlast Bison, 79-70

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Dec 16, 2022
Tyler Harris celebrates after hitting the game-winning three to defeat UNI, 72-69, on Monday.

[Photo] Panthers fall on a buzzer-beater

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Dec 13, 2022
Michael Duax (15) dunks the ball during UNI's loss to McNeese State. Duax recorded a double-double on Friday, the first of his career.

[Photo] Cowboys sneak past Panthers, 52-49

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Dec 10, 2022
Bowen Born (13) continued his strong play on Saturday, finishing with 29 points in the victory over Evansville.

[Photo] UNI goes 1-1 to open conference play

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Dec 4, 2022
Maya McDermott (0) pitched in 14 points on Saturday in the loss to South Dakota State.

[Photo] UNI drops game to SDSU, 80-69

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Dec 4, 2022
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[Photo] UNI student composers concert

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor
Nov 30, 2022
Jax currently has over 12.7 million followers on TikTok. For the concert, she performed a combination of original songs and covers.

[Photo] Jax takes the stage at CAB’s 2022 Fall Concert

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer
Nov 30, 2022
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