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The Panther Pantry offers more than food to students – offering tampons, dental dams, and other hygiene products.

Behind the shelves of the Panther Pantry

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Mar 6, 2024

Nestled in the basement of Maucker Union is a small room making a big impact on the UNI community. The Panther Pantry, founded in January 2019, offers free food and basic necessities for enrolled students,...

Zury’s Taco Bar will bring Latin American food to the Hill in the coming weeks.

Arestegui brings business full circle on Hill

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Mar 6, 2024

Editor's note: Since the publication of this article, the Northern Iowan has been informed that Zury's Taco's did not pass a certain inspection, and thus will not be opening on the date provided in this...

Just over a week ago, a post to the anonymous social media platform
Yik Yak showed that a homophobic slur had been engraved into a bench
in Maucker Union. The Northern Iowan obtained its own photos of the vandalism, but elected to not publish them to abide with its editorial standards.

More than writing on the wall

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Mar 6, 2024

Editor’s note: This article discusses violence against the LGBTQ+ community. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Maucker Union sits a hidden message board. In an alcove, a wooden bench and a nearby concrete...

Chiquita Loveless speaks at Black Student Unions Toast for Change event Thursday evening.

A Night of Celebration and Gratitude: Toast for Change 2024

EBONI SPRINGFIELD, Staff Writer Mar 1, 2024

On the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29, the Maucker Union Ballroom A transformed into a haven of celebration and gratitude as the Black Student Union hosted their annual Toast for Change event, marking the...

President-elect Lizbeth Montalvo and vice-president elect Joshua Walsh celebrate their win as Northern Iowa Student Governments next president and vice president.

Student Government Election Results Announced

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Feb 28, 2024

The results are in for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) elections. Lizbeth Montalvo and Joshua Walsh have won the race for student body president and vice president. According to NISG Chief Justice...

Bigfoot Betty’s is owned by Jesse and Chelsi Armstrong, who double as the Sasquatch Jack’s owners. The restaurant’s signature entree is their tenderloin, which is breaded in-house.

Searching for Bigfoot (Betty’s)

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Feb 27, 2024

For those who frequent Main Street, a new restaurant has opened behind Sarah’s Espresso at 419 Main St. Bigfoot Betty’s opened earlier this year under the ownership of Jesse and Chelsi Armstrong, who...

Annie Karr, associate director of marketing for University Housing and Dining, said that there was a near record number of returning students renewing contracted for fall 2024. The occupancy for fall 2024 is anticipated to be as high as it was in 2018.

Housing portal scramble

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Feb 27, 2024

For Jordan Hicklin, choosing a dorm for the 2024-25 school year was, “a little frustrating.” A transfer student currently living in Dancer Hall, he was planning on reserving a room in Lawther.  With...

Pictured left to right, NISG presidential candidate Lizbeth Montalvo and her running mate Joshua Walsh. Vice presidential candidate Ethan Woodhouse and NISG presidential candidate Enoch Bolaji.

NISG elections: What you need to know

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Feb 26, 2024

Elections for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president, vice president, and senatorial positions are just around the corner. The elected officials will represent the student body in a variety...

A former UNI student has been arrested following alleged threats towards administrators.

Former UNI student facing charges following threats

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Feb 21, 2024

A former UNI student is facing charges for allegedly harassing school officials and threatening to shoot a university employee. The most recent charges allege Aisha Ahamad Nyala, 25, used an Instagram...

After reigning as the largest fraternity or sorority house on campus for nearly 25 years, the SAE house on 23rd Street has been listed for sale. The chapter declined to comment on the reason behind the selling of the house.

Fraternity house for sale

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Feb 21, 2024

One of the University of Northern Iowa’s most notable fraternity and sorority houses belonging to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity is going up on the real estate market at a whopping price tag...

Warren stepped into the role of head coach at UNI in 2007—her first collegiate head coaching position. She was the first Black woman to coach basketball in the Missouri Valley Conference and was the first Black woman to become a head coach of any sport at UNI.

The Tanya Warren Era

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Feb 21, 2024

After an 18-point comeback, a career-best performance from point guard Maya McDermott and a victory that broke the all-time conference wins record in the Missouri Valley, Head Women’s Basketball Coach...

A photo of the exterior of the Applied Engineering Building.

UNI showcases Applied Engineering Building

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa’s (UNI) Applied Engineering Building hosted local media members and business partners during a media tour on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that highlighted the state-of-the-art construction...

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