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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The annual Clothesline Project will take place virtually during the week of Oct. 19.

Virtual clothesline project brings awareness to abuse

TEHYA TOURNIER Oct 19, 2020

Each year, the UNI Women and Gender Studies program hosts The Clothesline Project due to October being National Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Clothesline Project invites everyone to come together...

Issac Roerigs family stood around his decorated drum during the memorial service Monday night

UNI honors student killed in accident

EMMA'LE MAAS, Executive Editor Oct 15, 2020

On the evening of Monday, Oct. 14, music filled Lawther Field at 7:30 p.m. in a memorial service for Isaac Roerig, a first-year UNI student who was killed Friday, Oct. 9 after being struck by a semi while...

UNIs theatre department is collaborating with the Department of Communications and Media to produce Its Greek to Me, scheduled for a November release.

Theatre Department directing ‘It’s Greek to Me’

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2020

Last semester, UNI’s Theatre Department was practicing their performance of Antigone, one of Sophocle’s famous plays. Antigone was to be performed in the Fall 2020 semester. However, after COVID-19...

The Fall 2020 Graduation Fair will hold a multitude of virtual and in-person events.

Fall 2020 Graduation Fair kicks off this week

AASHITA VADHERA Oct 12, 2020

A student’s first semester at the University of Northern Iowa can bring about a myriad of experiences which freshman and transfer students alike may encounter. With the many additional challenges facing...

UNI Thrive and the Panther Promise Academy hold First Year Friday for first year and transfer students looking for advice and tips on how to adjust to life at a new school.

Underclassmen and transfer students welcome to First Year Fridays

NICK BAUR Oct 12, 2020

A student’s first semester at the University of Northern Iowa can bring about a myriad of experiences which freshman and transfer students alike may encounter. With the many additional challenges facing...

Students of all majors are allowed to compete in a one-minute horror film contest.

Digital Media Department looking for one-minute horror films

SARA QUALLEY Oct 12, 2020

The Department of Communications and Media’s Digital Media program invites UNI students of any major to submit horror films to the “Tick Tock: One Minute to Shock” contest. The Digital Media program...

The school of music provided two outdoor concerts UNI students and faculty members last week.

Panther Portrait: Outdoor Concert Series

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor Oct 12, 2020

UNI's School of Music held two entries in their Outdoor Concert Series last week. Originally scheduled for Friday Oct. 2 before being postponed due to weather, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band held...

On Sept. 20, UNI student Glynis Worthington was crowned Mrs. Iowa. Worthingtons goal is to make a difference in the way people see physical activity in those over 50.

UNI doctoral student wins Mrs. Iowa Competition

ABIGAIL KRAFT Oct 8, 2020

UNI doctoral student Glynis Worthington won the title of Mrs. Iowa at the Sept. 20th competition in Pittsburg, Kan. After previously claiming the title of Mrs. Cedar Valley, Worthington entered the competition...

UNI outdoor is inviting students to clean up George Wyth Trail on Saturday, Oct. 10.

UNI Outdoors to clean up George Wyth Trail

AASHITA VADHERA Oct 8, 2020

On Saturday, 1Oct. 10, UNI Outdoors is hosting their George Wyth Trail Clean-Up. In this pandemic age where quarantine has trapped a lot of people indoors, the organization has been rethinking their programs...

Consumers gathered at the College Hill Farmers Market with took places on Oct. 1.

Panther Portrait: College Hill Farmers Market

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor Oct 8, 2020

The weekly College Hill Farmers Market took place on Thursday, Oct. 1. Unlike previous farmers markets however, this week's took place in the middle of College Hill as opposed to its normal location in...

Cedar Valley Black Lives Matter lead members of the UNI community in A March fro Justice.

UNI community marches for justice

ANNA ALLDREDGE Oct 5, 2020

On Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. UNI students, faculty and community members gathered at 3025 S Main Street in Cedar Falls to begin “A March for Justice.” The event was organized by Cedar Valley Black...

The Cedar Valley community marches on Main Street holding signs in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Show your support in protests

TYLER MONTGOMERY Oct 5, 2020

Last week, I was asked to attend a Black Lives Matter rally that was happening on Oct. 1 by a fellow classmate. Upon arrival, one thought hit me: how small everything really is. Over 100 people showed...

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