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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

Keckeisen makes his entrance for his championship match on Saturday.

Keckeisen: King of 184 lbs.

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Writer Mar 27, 2024

After three years of falling short of an NCAA wrestling national championship, Parker Keckeisen finally sits atop the podium.  Keckeisen etched his name in the University of Northern Iowa’s record...

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...

Members of UNIs Swordfighting Club prepare for battle on Lawther Field.

En garde with UNI’s sword fighting club

HOPE JACOBS Mar 27, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa is home to many extracurricular clubs –– one of which is the university’s Swordfighting Club. Created around 2012, UNI’s sword fighting club has grown in the past...

Uthe’s experience at UNI with SAR Improv and UNI Theater helped paved the way to his current profession of Education Administrative Associate for the Children’s Theater Company.

UNI alum brings theater to kids

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Mar 20, 2024

From UNI to Minneapolis, there is no denying Carson Uthe is at home in the theater.  A 2023 alum, Uthe majored in communication and minored in theater. He is now the education administrative associate...

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,...

UNIdos encourages everyone to attend their events. The organization will be hosting the annual Noche de Gala
on Saturday, April 13. For more information, visit their Instagram, @uni_unidos.

Highlighting Latiné culture on campus

HOPE SCHULTE, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer Mar 20, 2024

“Providing a better understanding of the Hispanic/Latinx/Latiné culture to the UNI community through educational, cultural, and social programming.” This is one of the main goals of UNIdos, an...

After a renovation in 1984, the College Square Mall was the second largest employer in Cedar Falls. Mayor Danny Laudick hopes the city will be able to better utilize the space by acquiring the mall in the future.

College Square stilled

JENNA WESTENDORF, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2024

When UNI marketing professor Matthew Wilson thinks back to growing up in Cedar Falls in the ’70s, a lot has changed. The Industrial Park was still cornfields, and downtown Cedar Falls was basically a...

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...

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