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Northern Iowan

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, some political science students are working on ways to reach students with voting information. They are look-
ing at possible partnerships with UNI Athletics to connect with students.

Students campaign for voter participation

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 17, 2024

“Let your voice be heard.” That’s the message UNI student Grace Croat wants students to know as presidential and congressional elections begin in November. Croat is currently in a political science...

Students talked about the tight-knit community that was formed during their
time in the TAPP program.

TAPP’s final walk

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Apr 16, 2024

“Bittersweet.”  This was the word that eight of the nine Textiles and Apparel Program (TAPP) students participating in the final catwalk used to describe how they were feeling about the program...

Unlocking the RA experience

Unlocking the RA experience

Editor’s Note: This article is a follow-up to,“The R(A)eality of Being an RA'' published by the Northern Iowan in 2022. One of the contributors to this article is Bailey Klinkhammer, who served as...

 Kendall Lienemann and Paige German table in Maucker Union to promote the Rummage Rampage event coming to Maucker Union on April 15.

Rummage Rampage coming to campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 8, 2024

A thrifting paradise is coming to campus thanks to UNI students who are working to educate the campus community about the harmful effects of fashion waste.  UNI students Kendall Lienemann, Paige German,...

OneBuzz, a social media company founded for students by students, will be bringing a bar crawl to the Hill April 27.

Bar crawling for a cause

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 6, 2024

The Hill is going to be busier than usual April 27, as OneBuzz, a social media company founded by University of Iowa students, is bringing an unofficial bar crawl to UNI. Over 250 people have already...

Students in Professor Nikki Harkens Next Step Program pose for a group photo.

Preparing for post-grad with the ‘Next Step Program’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 3, 2024

In a classroom on the top level of Lang Hall at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, a group of 35 communication and media students are learning “how to survive in the real world.” They cover everything from how...

UNI students waiting to receive word on the 2024-25 Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) are having to wait longer than previous years due to the U.S. Department of Education’s updates to the program.

FAFSA Updates Cause Delays for UNI Students

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Mar 28, 2024

UNI students waiting to receive word on the 2024-25 Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) are having to wait longer than previous years due to the U.S. Department of Education’s updates to the program. The...

With the inclusion of esports in the Missouri Valley Conference, Panther Esports looks forward to more chances to engage with competitors in person.

Panther Esports boots up for the future

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Mar 27, 2024

From the Panther Esports gaming lounge in the tunnel between Maucker Union and Lang Hall, students gather in between classes for a quick game of Rock Band or NBA 2K. However, freshman and Panther Esports...

After his time as an editor of UNI’s student newspaper, Magee went on to have an extensive career launching the
Pulitzer Prize-winning Albuquerque Tribune. Later on, he invented and patented the parking meter.

100 years ago, a former Northern Iowan editor exposed political scandal

Jack McElroy, Guest Columnist Mar 27, 2024

A century ago, a UNI alum and former editor of UNI’s student newspaper entered a congressional hearing room, met the skeptical eyes of the senators seated around the table, and blew the lid off the Teapot...

Violations noted for some Cedar Falls restaurants

Violations noted for some Cedar Falls restaurants

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Mar 20, 2024

Food inspectors regularly visit restaurants to ensure they are adhering to state code when it comes to cleanliness and food safety.  The findings are reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections,...

Trent’s work as president of the U.S. Composting Council will involve advocacy on the federal level.

Composting at UNI and beyond

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2024

Jennifer Trent, a program manager at the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, has recently been selected as the Board of Directors President for the U.S. Composting Council. Trent graduated from UNI in 1998 with...

Two major higher education bills died after the second legislative funnel
deadline. One, HF2558 would have codified the DEI directives passed by
the Board of Regents in November.

Dead Higher Ed Bills in the Legislature: What to Know

NOAH HACKBART, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2024

Editor’s note: Noah Hackbart currently serves as the Director of Governmental Relations for Northern Iowa Student Government The second funnel week of the 2024 Iowa legislative session ended on March...

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